1900 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

REV.

C. H.

BRIGGS\

D. D.,

FAYETTE, 1\10., GRAND 1\1ASTER\ 1899-1900\

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

EIGHTIETH ANNUAL COlv.[lVIUNIC.ATION OF THE

.1\11. W. GRAND LODGE A. F_

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A. M.

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Sl'A rI'E OF MISSOURI, CONVENED A1.'

ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 16, A.

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1900; A. L., 5900.

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE

EIGHTIETH

ANNU AL COJ\tIMUNICATION OF /l'HE

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A. F. & A. lVI.,.STATE OF ThfISSOURL

rrhe Eightietll Annual Conl1llunicatioll of the lVlost vVorshipful Grand Lodge of .A.. ncient, Free and .A.. ccepted Masons of the State of l\1issouri convened in the l\Iasonic 'remple, Grand and Finney Avenues, St. I-Jouis, Mo., October 16,1900, at 10 o'clock A. 1\1. ~

The Grand Officers "\vere present as fo110"\v8: C, H, BRIGGS",~., , ", CA1\lPBELL WELLS J08. C..FINAGIN JOHN C. YOCU~f SAlVIUEL l,1. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL ~ REV. J. H. MILLER REV. J. ~f. BOON ~路 CHARLES S. GLASPELL H. H. HOHENSCHILD A. FISHER ; R. E. L. SMI'rH as A. L. ROSS A. S. HOUSTON E. B. JACOBS REV. W. F. PACKARD, D.:D JOHN W. OWEN

Zll. lV. G1'ClndMaster. B.W. Depfltty Grand. Master. R. W. Gra'ndSen'io?' Wa路rden. E. W. Grand Junior Wa'rden. E. lV. Grand Treasu,rer. B. JV. Grand Secretary. ll. W. G'~'and Ohaplain.

R. W. Grand Ohaplain. G'rand Senior Deacon. G路rand Junio'r Deacon.

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Grand Senior Steward. Grand Junior Steward. Grand Marshal. Grand Sword Beare'i'. Grand Pu,1'suivant. G.iand Orator. G'rand T'iler.

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Previous to the opening of the Ciralld Lodge Session, the children of the l\Iasonic Honle appeared on 1he stage, and entertained the Brethren vvith beautiful 111l1Sical renditions and entertaining recitations, g~'eatly to the dellgllt of all present.

OPENING .

'I'he (irand Lodge was opened in AjyIPLE FOR~I by the C1rand 1vlaster, assisted by the Grand Officers, preceded by appropriate music. Prayer \vas offered by the (irand Chaplain, Rev. J as. M. Boon. Representatives f1'o111 a constitutional nUl11ber of Lodges being present, the Grand l\1aster declared tIle Grand I...Iodge ready for business.

CREDENTIALS.

'fhe Granel 1faster appointed the following Brethren as Cornnlittee on Credentials: (;has. A.. 'l'hompsoh, "\Vnl. E. Hoke, vV 111. H. Carpenter, R,. H. Caffall, and Cyrus H. Jones.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

1\1. vV. Bro. llev. C. fl. Briggs, Grand Master, presented his .i\.. nnual .A..ddress, \vhich ,vas referred to a c01l1mittee of Past Grand :IVIasters, cons路isting of the following Brethren: John D. Vincil, R. E. Anderson, NoahM. Givan, J. S. Brovvne, \V. R. Stubblefield, C. C. Woods, Jas. 'V. Boyd, John R. Parson, J. B. 'l'honlas, D.A. JanlisoTI, F. J. Tygard,

E. F. Allen, 'rhos. E. Garrett, .A,.. M. Hough.

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rfhe Depllty Grand :rviaster, Brotller Caulpbell V,T ells, indicated Brother Jolln D. "i11cil as Chairn1all of the COln.111ittee.

rJ'he follovving is the Address of the Grand Master: ANNUAL ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER.

ot Miss01tri, A. F. & A. 1l1.: swift revolving year has gone, and we have .nlet in our Eightieth Anpual Communication. With reverent and grateful hearts we have sought the aid and blessing of Deity upon ,our present undertaking, rendering to Him the tribute of praise and thanksgiving for the many mercies which have crowned the year. But while "\ve are permitted to meet and rejoice over the success 'which has attended our labors, we nliss faithful Brethren who have wrought with us in other days. Two officers of this Grand Lodge :and t\VO Past Grand Masters have died during the year. 'To the J.liost lVorshipful Grand LocZge BrtETHREN :-Another

Rev. John "\V. Robinson, R. W. ~Grand Chaplain, died in Chicago ''September 22d. My engagements in connectien with the meeting of the annual conference of my church made it impossible for me to 'attend the funeral, so I instructed R. W. Bro. Finagin, Grand Senior Warden, to take charge in my absence. He convened a Specific 'Grand Lodge for the purpose in the City of St. Louis, September 25th.

Colorado Springs, Leslie Orear, Grand Junior Ste,vard, died 'Col., in .Tune, and was buried at Marshall, Mo. As I was not notified of his death I did not attend his funeral. IVL \V. Bro. Lee A. Hall, Past Grand Master, died at his home ill St. Louis, December 15th. At the time I was absent from the State, in company "\vith R. W. Bro. Campbell 'Vells, Deputy Grand Master, returning from the Washington Memorial Service at Mt. Vernon. R. \\T. Bro. J. C. Finagin, Grand Senior Warden, called a Specific Grand Lodge for' December 17th, to pay the last honors to our Brother.

M. \V. Bro. Harry Keene died in June at his home in St. Joseph, but as no notice was given me I did not attend his funeraL The Committee' on Obituaries will pay. suitable tribute to the memory of these honored Brethren.I have held State Lodges of Instruction at Fayette, Sedalia, Lamar, St. Joseph, Hannibal, Macon, Mexico and Dexter. In all cases

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the work of instruction was conducted by R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, whose bow still abides in strength, notwithstanding the thirty years of patient industry and skill which he has given to that work.

Over ninety Lodges were represented, and, much good was accomplished. R. v..Tâ&#x20AC;˘ Bro. Campbell Wells, Deputy Grand Master, and R. vV. Bro. J. C. Finagin, Grand Senior Warden, were present, and rendered valuable assistance at several of the Lodges of Instruction, and a number of District Deputies aided the Grand Lecturer in his work. Dispensations for various purposes have been issued according to law, of which the Grand Secretary will make report~ Many requests have been made for dispensations to authorize Lodges to confer degrees out of time, all of which have been refused. It seems difficult for some of the Brethren to understand that the Grand Master is not above law, but is under law, and has authority to grant only such dispensations as are authorized by law. I have refused several requests for dispensations to authorize Lodges to appear as Lodges on Sunday for the purpose of attending divine worship, and one request to authorize the laying of the corner stone of a church on Sunday. Section 217 is explicit: "No Lodge meeting shall be held on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, except to perform funeral services." vVith this section before me I cOl1ld not give Lodges permission to meet on Sunday, even to attend divine worship, and it would ill become the Grand Lodge to assemble on Sunday to lay the corner stone of a church, 'when the la"w forbids Subordinate Lodges from meeting on that day, "except to perform funeral services." Our ancient Brethren wrought six days in the week and rested onÂˇ the seventh day. This is one of the ancient landmarks which should not be transgressed, even for the purpose of laying a corner stone, at the request of a church. During the year I have laid corner stones with appropriate cerenlonies as follows: October 20, 1899, the Methodist Episcopal Church, 'South, at Oak Grove. December 19, 1899, the Parker Memorial Hospital, at Columbia. May 1, 1900, the Madison County Court House, at Fredericktown. May 23, 1900, the IVlethodist Episcopal Church, South, at Fulton.

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May 31, 1900, the Mississippi County Court House, at Charleston. .A ugust 9, 1900, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at Milan. .A.ugust 15, 1900, the High

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at Stockton.

...~ugust 24, 1900, the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at Troy. September 22, 1900, the Lafayette Park Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at St. Louis. October 9, 1900, the State Home for the Feeble Minded at lVIarshall. In nearly every instance these ceremonies were witnessed by large companies of interested 'spectators, sometimes running up into the thousands, and in every case the impression made, in my judgment, tended to promote the interests of the fraternity and of the com路 munity visited. I commissioned the following Brethren to lay corner stones in cases ,vhere it 'was not convenient for me to attend: R. 'V.. Bro. Harmon Cline, D. G. M., Forty-second District, the Congregational Church at Joplin, November 16, 1899. R. VV. Bro. Geo. E. lVlatthews, D. G. M., Fifty~first District, the State Fruit and Experimental Station at Mountain Grove, June 23, 1900.

R. "\V. Bro. Robert Lamar, D. G. M., Forty-fourth District, the l\tIethodist Episcopal Church at .A.va, August 18, 1900.

nrI. VV. Bro. C. C. Woods, Past Grand Master, the Methodist Epis路 copal Church, South, at Caruthersvi11~, September 4, 1900. The names of these Brethren are a sufficient guarantee that the w"ork \vas well done. DECISIONS.

December 26, 1899, F. E. Bullock, W. lVI., Forest City Lodge, No. 214, learned that a member of the Lodge was sick with smallpox at \Vest Plains, Mo., and needed assistance. He called a meeting of the Committee on Charity, consisting of the Wardens and himself. The By-Laws authorize this Committee to draw on the funds of the Lodge up to $25 without action by the Lodge. They decided that $25 was necessary, and the Master instructed the Secretary to draw a warran~ for this amount and the Treas'll.rer to remit the money

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to the l\1aster of lVIt. Zion Lodge, No. 327, at West Plains. But those officers objected that their books were in the hands of the Finance Committee, who had requested that no warrants be drawn till they had made their annual report. As the case was urgent, Worshipful Brother Bullock drew his personal check for the amount and sent it to JVlt. Zion Lodge, No. 327. December 27, H. L. Everson was installed Master of Forest City Lodge, No. 214. January 8, 1900, at a regular Communication, the new Master brought the matter up in open Lodge, and ordered a warrant drawn for $25. in favor of Bro. Bullock. He took no vote, nor did any Brother object. The Treasurer refused to pay the warrant, on the ground that it was illegal, not having been ordered by the Lodge. The case was referred to me, and I held that the action of the Master in ordering the warrant was right and proper, and required the Treasurer to pay the same. T. B.Ellis was ex-.pelled by Bethany Lodge, No. 97, January 16.

He appealed to the Grand Lodge for a rehearing of the case, giving the following grounds for appeal. 1897.

First-"Because the judgment of the Lodge is against the evidence in the case.

Second-"Because the judgment is against the Masonic la"r in the case.

Third-"Because improper, illegal and immaterial testimony was taken and heard in the case, which may have prejudiced the Brethren against the defendant in making up their minds as to charges against defendant. Fou~rth-"Becau;se the Tiler, who was not present at any tinle during the proceedings in the trial, and who heard none of the testimony produced against the defendant at the trial of the case, was permitted to vote, and did vote upon the question as to whether defendant was guilty or not guilty as charged.

Fitth-"Becanse the evidence clearly shows that there v,ras no wilful intention whatever on the part of the defendant to do or commit any of. the acts specified in the charges. Sixth-"Because, even if it should be considered that the evidence might justify a verdict of 'guilty,' it was out of proportion to the offense charged." .

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The Grand Lodge granted a rehearing of the case in October, 1897, and "Ordered that the judgment of expulsion be set aside, and that the defendant be and he is hereby suspended from all the

rights, privileges and benefits of Masonry for a period of three years from January 16, 1897."

It was asked, "What is his standing at the expiration of that period ?"

Answe1路-He is restored to all the rights and privileges of Masonry. Having borne the full penalty inflicted by the Grand Lodge he regains his standing as a member of Bethany Lodge, No. D7. One decision has been made with regard to physical qualifica tions. Q11,estion-Can we confer the Masonic Degrees on a man whose left hand is off at the wrist? AnsweT-Yes, if he is provided with an artificial hand. M

KING HII..L LODGE, NO.

376.

,By a recent extension of the limits of the City of St..Joseph, the residence district from which King Hill Lodge, No. 376, drew most of its. material, became a part of the City of St. Joseph, but the I.-odge room was left outside the city, though the line ran through the building in which it was located. An agreement \vas entered into between King Hill Lodge and the Lodges in St. Joseph, by which King Hill Lodge raised its fees to a figure satisfactory to the Lodges, in the city, and became a contributor to the Board of Relief, and concurrent jurisdiction was agreed upon. I approved this action, to be effective until the meeting of the Grand Lodge. A strict construction of law would have cut off King Hill Lodge, No. 376, with the territory lying outside the city limits, in which few of its members lived, and from which it could hope to gain few members. This would have been a great hardship to the Lodge, and I ask this Grand Lodge to approve the agreement entered into, which is satisfactory to all four of the Lodges interested. COMPLAINTS AG...' \INST 'VORSHIPFUL nIASTEnS.

Charges were preferred during the year against the Worshipful Maste'rs of Blairstown Lodge, No. 557, and Pee Dee Lodge, No. 498, for drunkenness. I referred these charges to the Deputies of

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the Thirty-seventh and Sixteenth Districts, suspended the accused from office, and notified them to appear before the Grand Lodge for trial. In both cases the accused pleaded guilty. The papers are herewith submitted.

DESECRATION OF HALL.

In January last I received a complaint from 'a Past Master of one of the Lodges in St. Joseph, that the hall in which St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189, and Charity Lodge, No. 331~ meet, was being used by the Eastern Star Chapters and by the Shrine for dancing parties, and that intoxicating liquors were served in the Lodge room at the dances held by the Shriner~. I immediately 'wrote to R. W. Bro. E. F. Hartzell, D. G. M., of the Eighth District, who confirmed the report. He informed me that the third floor of the building at Fifth and Edmond streets, St. Joseph, vIas leased by st. Joseph Lodge, No. 78; Zerec1atha Lodge, No. 189; Charity Lodge, No. 331; 13t. Joseph Chapter, No. 14, R. A. IVI.; Mitchell Chapter, No. 89, R. A. M.; St. Joseph Commandery, No. 4, Ie T.; rlligh De Payens Commandery, No. 51, K. T., and Moila Temple, A.. .I!l.., O. N. 1\1. S. These bodies rent the hall to the Council of R. and S. Masters. He .also informed 111e that the Lodges meeting in the hall had not been parties to any such desecration of the Lodge room. I re~ plied to him as follo"W'"s:

FAYB'I'TE. ::.\10â&#x20AC;˘.,

E. F.

IIa}'tzell~

M.~

January 25, 1900.

EÂˇighth District-

R. \Y. BnoTHEn-Yours of the 23d is before me. No complaint has been made that any Lodge in St. Joseph had offended in any thing. The complaint is that the :l\1asonic Hall in which the Lodges meet, and which has been so solemnlJ{ dedicated, is used, by other bodies in a way that is inconsistent with the teachings of Free l\Iasonry. Your reply bears out that complaint. Dancing and serving wine and beer can not be tolerated in a l\!asonic Hall. As D. G. 1\1. of the Eighth District, you will please visit the three Lodges which meet in the Hall at Fifth and Edmund Streets, St. Joseph, and inform them that I regard it my duty as Grand l\1aster to take immediate steps to see that dancing and the drinking of intoxicants be excluded from the Hall they occupy. Please report their action to me. Yours fraternally, C. H.

BRIGGS,

Grand Mastc1".

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As a result of this order, committees 'were appointed by the various bodies that had leased the hall~ and at a joint meeting the follo'wing resolution was adopted: "Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that the various bodies represented instruct their Hall Committees to prevent the serving of liquors as a beverage in the l\iasonic rooms, or to use the rooms for dancing." "The representatives from Moila Temple asked that it be made of record, that they protested in voting, for the reason that that body had riot empowered them to act. They also protested that they do not recognize the jurisdiction of the Grand Master as extending over the meetings of the Shrine." The resolution adopted by the Joint Committee ,vas approved St. Joseph Lodge.. No. 78; Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189; Charity Lodge, No. 331; St. Joseph Chapter, No. 14; lVlitchell Chapter, No. 89, and St. Joseph Commandery, No.4. Hugh De Payens Commandery.. No. 51, laid the matter on the table.

by the following bodies:

In May another complaint reached me that at the ceremonial session of Moila Temple, held in the Masonic Hall, at Fifth and Ed~ mond streets, St. Joseph, IVIay 9, beer was served in the Lodge room. I wrote at once to R. VV. Bro. Hartzell, from 'whom I learned that the complaint 'was well founded. vVhereupon I \vrote him as follows: FAYET'l'E, ::\10 ...

June 2, 1900.

E. P. lIartzell, D. G. M., Ei.[jhth DiBtrict:

R. ,Yo BRO'l'HER-YOUl' letter confirms the report which has reached me that beer was served in the Lodge Hoom, in St. Joseph, at the ceremonial ~ession of the Shrine, ~la:y 9th. You \vill, therefore, please 'Visit St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, Zeredatha Lodge, No. 1S9, and Charity Lodge, No. 331, at their next regular Communication, and say to them that I wish to know whether theJ~ propose to discipline those of their members who have offended in this matter, and, 'further, whether they propose to talw such steps as shall effectually prevent the repetition of the offense. An early reply will oblige, Yours fraternally, C. H. BRIGGS, G1~and

Master.

After a long delay, St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, and Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189, made report that after diligent inquiry they were satisfied that none of their members were among the offenders, \vhich reports were accepted, and the incident ,vas closed so far as St. Joseph and Zeredatha Lodges were concerned.

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Proceedings of the Charity Lodge, No. 331, reported as follows: HALL OF CHARITY LODGE, :NO.

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331, A. F. & A.

JOSEPH,

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:Mo., August 27, 1900.

To the lV. 1l:f., lVaTrlens and Brethren of Gha'r'ity Lodge, No. 331, A. F. &: A. 1Ji.:

,re, the undersigned committee, appointed by 'the 'V. 1\1. some time ago to investigate the charges preferred by some one, to the Grand Master, that the ~rasons of this city were using the Hall for dancing, a.nd that liquor \vas served at different times by some of the bodies meeting in the Hall, beg leave to report as follows: V\"e wish to advise the Grand :Master that the committee appointed by this Lodge has been seemingly dilatory in making their report, owing to the fact our daily occupations are such that it has been almost impossible to give the matter the' attention it deserves, for which we wish to apologize. vVe have made diligent effort to ascertain who, if any, the guilty parties \vere by investigating any rumors or conversation overheard, but the truth is, the- parties. who seem to have been the best posted, in giving information, know the least ,vhen it comes' to facts. So far as we are able to ascertain, we are of the opinion that it was not for the good of :Masonry that this matter was taken up with the Grand l\laster. l)'rom the correspondence presented to us by the D. D. G. l\:L, we are unable to find out who the gui1tj~ parties are. HOWeVel\ of this we feel fully assnred, that any edict or command issued by the Grand l\laster will be given proper consideration, and carried out to the letter by the members of this Lodge. Respectfully submitted, A. B. DUNCAN, 'V. C. AYLESBURY, EVERETT J. CLARI'C

The report from Charity Lodge, No. 331, is not satisfactory. It is a nlatter of common report among the craft in St. Joseph, so I am informed by R. W. Bro. Hartzell, that a member of Charity Lodge, No. 331, was the principal offender in having beer brought into the Masonic Hall May 9, but it does not appear to my satis~ faction that Charity Lodge has made proper effort to investigate these reports and learn the facts. I submit the whole matter to the Grand Lodge, and herewith present the correspondence which bears upon the case. VISIT TO THE GRAND LODGE OF KAKSAS.

February 21 I visited the Grand Lodge of Kansas at its annual Communication, held in Topeka, and was received in the most cordial and fraternal manner. The relations between the two common'wealths are such that we have an abiding interest in the prosperity of this daughter of our own Grand Lodge, which now has 359 Subordinate Lodges, with a membership of 20,103 Master Masons.

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SERVICE.

In company 'with M. W. Bros. E. F. Allen, Noah M. Givan, J. VV. Boyd, R. E. Anderson, and R. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, proxy for M. W. Bro. John D. Vincil, I attended the IVlemorial Services held in honor of our Brother, George vVashington, one hundred years after his death. On the evening of December 13, 1899, we met with路 the Grand Lodge Qf Virginia at Lannon's Opera House, in the City of Alexandria, where short speeches were made by the representatives of t,venty-eight Grand Lodges. The representatives from Missouri found time to visit the hall of ...L\lexandria vVashington Lodge, No. 22, of which Washington Vilas so long a, member, and for many years Worshipful IVlaster. Here are displayed many interesting mementoes, among them the silver trowel which he used when he officiated as Grand Master in laying the corner stone of the National Capitol. On the morning of December 14 we went by steamer to Mt. Vernon. It was estimated that twenty-five hundred Master Masons formed in procession on the beautiful la,vn which overlooks the Potomac, and forty-six Grand Lodges were represented. Standing in open order along the course taken by the funeral procession one hundred years ago, the lines were opened, and there passed through Brother William McKinley, President of the United States, ' escorted by M. Vl. Bro. R. T. W. Duke, Jr., Grand Master of Virginia; Rt. Rev. A. M. Randolph, Bishop of Southern Virginia; Brother Jam,es Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture; Brother E. A. Hitchcoclr, Secretary of the Interior; .Brother Chas. Emery Smith, Post Master General; Han. John Hay, Secretary of State; fron. J. D. Long, Secretary of the Navy; Han. Lyman J. Gage, Secretary of the Treasury; -Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Gen. Corbin, and many other distinguished visitors. At the old vault, where Washington ",vas first buried, prayer was offered by Brother A. M. Randolph, Bishop of Southern Virginia. "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee" were sung, and an address was delivered by M. W. Bro. A. A. Burnand, Grand Master of Colorado. The procession then moved to the new tomb, where the following positions weretak<?n: The Grand Masters of the States represented, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Belgium, Deputy Grand Master of Canada and Grand Master of Nova Scotia; standing in front of the tomb, the Grand Master of Virginia; facing them, the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and other Masons around them; the President, Cabinet officers and other visitors on the left of the tomb;

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the Lady Regents and ]\tIl'. H. H. Dodge, Superintendent of Mt. Vernon, near them. Prayer ,vas offered by the Rev. George H. Ray, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Virginia.

. <. \.fter an appropriate responsive service, deposits were nlade as follows: An apron, by the Grand Master of the District of Columbia representing the Atlantic States; a glove, by the Grand Master of Missouri, representing the Central States; an evergreen, by the Granel Master of California, representing the vVestern States; and 'wreaths from the Grand Lodges of the thirteen original States, from the Earl of Loudesborough, Past Grand Senior Warden of England; from Constitutional Lodge, No. 294, Beverly, England; from the Grand Lodge of the State of Texas; from the President of the United States, from the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, and many others. The procession then returned to the Mansion House, where appropriate and eloquent addresses \vere delivered by Brother \JVilliam McI{inley and Grand Master Duke. The ceremonies at Mt. Vernon were closed with a prayer by Brother Rabbi Edward N. Calisch, of Fraternal Lodge, No. 53, Richmond, Va. l\tlany citizens not Masons~ and many ladies witnessed the ceremonies, and it was estimated that the whole assembly llumbered about 12,000.

In the evening a reception ,vas given to visiting Masons and their ladies at the ,;Y"'illard in vVashington City, which was followed by a banquet at the Ebbitt House, to which Representatives of Grand Lodges were invited. Concerning the appropriateness of such a service one hundred years after the dea:th of vVashington, there seemed to be only one opinion. Probably nothing in the history of our land has done more to place Free Masonry in its proper light before the American people as an institution which had so much to do with our beginning as a nation, and which is so closely interwoven with all that is best in American citizenship. The devotion of such a man as George 'Vasl1ington to Free Masonry for a period of seven and forty years, is as good an answer as need be made to all cavilings that can he urged against our Order, and the Washington Memorial Service of last December, heralded so widely and reported so fully by the press, is worth vastly more to our fraternity than all it cost in money, time and labor. Of the thousands of Masons who participated in those ceremonies, there was not one whose devotions to the principles of our institution was not quickened and whose spirit did not exult "within him as he said, "I, too, am a Free Mason."

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HOME.

I have visited the Home several times during the year, and have been pleased to note the manifest tokens of content and happiness on every hand. The children are well cared for in every way, and the Superintendent and Matron have not spared themselves in min~ istering to the comfort and wel1~being of the old people. It is, indeed, a Honle to all who have found a shelter there. ,Vith such a Board of Directors to oversee its affairs, always ready to co~operate with the Superintendent and Matron in all that tends to promote its interests, the Masonic Fraternity throughout the State may rest assur.ed that all will be done that can be done to make this noble charity all that the Grand Lodge can desire. The accommodations for the old people are not what they should be, and are much too limited to meet the urgent calls which are being made. For these reasons the Board of Directors some months ago determined to build a much~needed addition to the Home, and, with my approval, called upon the I..Jodges for subscriptions to aid this necessary "work. I recommend that this Grand Lodge appropriate for this purpose all that can safely be spared fronl the funds in the Treasury. By action taken some years ago the Grand Master, Grand Senior V\,Tarden and Grand Junior \Varden were made ex officio members of the Board of Directors. They are in a sense a Visiting C.ommittee of the Grand Lodge. I know of no good reason why the Deputy Grand Master should not be of the number, and recommend that he also be made an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. CONCLUSION.

One year ago you comnlitted important responsibilities to rp.y hands, weightier far than I then realized. I have tried faithfully to discha.rge these trusts; how well I may have succeeded you must judge. I have not spared myself in meeting, so far as practicable, the many calls which have come for my services in conferring degrees, installing officers, delivering public addresses, etc. On every hand the respect shown to the office 'you called me to fill has been all and more than I could. expect. I wish, especfally, to acknowledge my inaebtedness to those unpaid workers-the District Deputies, who have never failed to respond to any call, and whose services have often been needed. The Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer have been my trusted advisers. Their long experience renders their aid invaluable to one "rho has, without experience, to tal\:e up the responsibilities of this office, in addition to his ordinary work, and if the present ad-

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ministration shall be found free from serious or hurtful mistakes it may be due to their wise counsel in larger measure than you may think. It is with a sense of relief that I hail the close of my official term, and yet I would be unworthy of your confidence did I not appreciate the honor you conferred upon me. To be chosen Grand l\faster of Masons of Missouri is an honor from which no roan need turn aside. The labors of the year have quickened my own devotion to the principles of our ancient art, and I trust that through the coming years I shall be a better man and Mason, because I have known the cares which you committed to me one year ago. Fraternally submitted, C. H. BRIGGS, Grand 1.11aster.

MASONIC HOME.

Brother J01111 R. Parson, Secretary of the Board of'rrustees of the }\fasonic HOlne, presented the annual reports of the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, ,vhich, ,vitll the annual report of the Superintendent of the Home, '\vere ordered printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. [See Appendix page 247.J REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

Jolln D. Vincil presented the all11ual reports of the Gralld rrreasurer and Grand Secretary, and the saIne were.ordered printed in the Proceedings, and are as follovvs: GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. '1' 0 the M. TV. Gra'11,d Lodge ot Missouri;, .Lt. F.cG Lt.- M.:

As usual, I have held my report open to a late date, hoping to' receive the returns and dues from tardy Lodges. In closing the report, I find very few Lodges behind as to returns, and only one as to dues. I had to invoke the aid of the Grand :Master in order to secure responses from delinquents, as my warning failed to produce the desired result. Such Lodges as have not complied with the law of the Grand Lodge, should they respond before pl路lnting the Proceedings, will be duly credited in a supplemental report.

Grrand Lodge of 1J:lissou'ri.

1900.]

BACK DUES. In closing the books, last year, it was found that quite a number of Lodges' had failed to meet the requirenlents of the Grand Lodge. On these outstanding claims, dues were collected from all except two, i. e.} Cedar "Lodge, No. 37, and Fayetteville, No. 264. These Lodges proving utterly recusant, the Grand l\faster arrested their Charters, which are now among the archives of the Grand Lodge. One thousand dollars was collected on back dues' account. CO::.\:Il\IISSIONS ISSUED. Follow'ing the close of the last session, commissions were issued and forwarded to the several District Deput~r Grand l\Iasters appointed by the l\1. 'V. Gralld l\laster. LODGES CHARTERED. The following Lodges "",ere chartered by the Grand Lodge at its last session. Their Charters \vere issued and forwarded immediatel;y after the session closed. Ash Grove Lodge, No. 100, at Ash Grove, Greene County~ Latinler Lodge, No. 145, at Licking, Texas County. l\:I:orley Lodge, No. 184, at l\Iorle~"', Scott County. Cardwell Lodge, No. 231, at Cardwell, Dunklin County. These Lodges were dnI;y constituted by proper officers, and have done some 'York during the term. IJODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

rrhe following named Lodges have been working under DIspensation during the past year: IIemple, at Hemple, Clinton County. Fair Play, at Fair Play, Polk County. Glensted, at Glensted, l\lol'gan County. !(irbyville, at Kirb:y'ville, Taney Count Jt â&#x20AC;˘ Graham, at Graham, Nodaway County. Sampson, at Lutie,. Ozark County. Rockville, at Rockville, Bates County. CO~SOLIDArrED.

Two Lodges have joined other Lodges, much to. the benefit of Masonry in their localities: l\farble Hill, Ko. 298, consolidated with Trowel Lodge, No. 440. Acacia, No. 289, consolidated with Temperance, No. 438. SURRENDERED. Jacksonville Lodge, No. 44, at Jacksonville, surrendered its charter and paid over to the Grand Lodge $:;:"00 cash received for interest in Hall sold. Gavel Lodge, No. 402. surrendered its <;harter, October 1, 1900. G. L. PRO.-2.

Proceedings oJ' the

[Oct.

DUPLICA'rE CHARTERS. Under direction from the Grand 1\-.1aster, duplicate Charters were issued to four Lodges, the originals having been destroyed b J' fire: Cass Lodge, No. 147, at Harrisonville. Granville Lodge, No. 240, at Granville. Cold Spring Lodge, No. 274, 'at Leeton. l\Iarceline Lodge, No. 481, at l\larceline. REJPRgSENTA'l'IVES COl\Il\fISSIONED. By order of Gl:and l\faster Briggs, commissions were issued as follows: H. G. Earnest, Piedmont, Ala., vice IIenry Clay Tompkins, deceased. 'Thomas 11. Reed, Olympia, 'Vashington. '1\ A. Howard, Aylmer, Quebec.

James E. Gridley, 'Volfboro, New Hampshire, vice Chas. G. Connor, deceased. The commissions thus issued were accepted by the parties named as Representatives of the Grand Lodge of l\1issonri at their respective Grand Lodges. COl\Il\IISSIONS RECEIVED.

Upon the recommendation of 1\1: W. Bro. Briggs, Grand l\faster, the fol~ lowing Brethren were commissioned by the Grand Lodges named as their Representatives at the Grand Lodge of :Missouri: Joseph C. :b~inagin, representative of Michigan, vice J. B. Austin, deceased. I". B. Valliant, representative of Nova Scotia, vice George R. Hunt, deceased. John C. Yocum, representative of 'Vasbington. Jack P. Richardson, l'epresentative of Florida, to succeed himself. CHARrrEHS ARRESTED.

For non-compliance with the law of the Grand Lodge as to returns and paying dues, the Charters of Cedar I.Jodge, No. 37, at Owensville, Gasconade County; Fayetteville Lodge, No. 264, at Fayetteville, Johnson Count~路, were arrested by order of Grand l\fasterBriggs.

GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. During the year, satisfactory disposition has been made of two proper~ ties belonging to the Grand Lodge. The property at Canton, ~fo., has been sold for $500, and the amount placed in the funds of the Grand Lodge. Through the efficient services of Brother A. F. Poulton the sale was made, and the Grand Lodge finally got rid. of an expensive burden. Jacl\:sonville Lodge, No. 44, at Jacksonville, surrendered its Charter early in the ~"ear. This Lodge owned a Hall, being the second story of a store honse. Securing the valuable aid of Brother G. V\'. Butler, formerly a member of said路 Lodge, the Hall was sold for the sum of $200 cash, which has been deposited with. the Grand Treasurer. Deeds in both cases路 were executed by Grand 1\1aster Briggs. .

Grand Lodge of J.lJis80U?"i. LIN~

LODGE, Ko. 66.

In \vinding up the affairs of this defunct Lodge, it was found that there

was a balance in the hands of a party resident at Linn which he refused to turn over to the claimants. Suitwas brought by Joseph Bourgert, acting for the Grand Lodge for the sum of $449.40. This amount was recovered through the courts at an expense of $110. The balance, $339.40 was turned over to the present Linn Lodge. RISING STAR IJODGE, No. 145. This Lodge lost its Charter, by arrest, in 1898. There were some unsettled claims against the Lodge at the time of its death. Brother W. H. Payne kindly undertook to adjust matters so as to save the credit of Masonry in the community, and succeeded, selling such effects as could' be disposed df, and collecting dues from delinquent members who desired Grand Lodge Dimits, and paid off all indebtedness. CIVIL BEND. The Charter of this Lodge was arrested by Grand ~,faster .t\. 11 en near the close of his term. The Lodge had' a Hall used for l\fasonic purposes, being a 1'0001 over a store. It bas not yet been sold. Brother Robert rD. :Maupin, D. D. Grand Master, has the matter in hand, and has rented the room for a nominal sum. He has insured the IIall, and paid for same out of rents, sending any overplus to this office. RE1\fOVAL OF LODGES.

The following I.Jodges received permission to change their places of meeting, some of them, only temporarily, while others moved into permanent homes. Numbers: 36, 99, 119, 148, 161, 153, 202, 243. 254, 279, 440, 4"51, 481, 500, 512, 539. CORNER-STONES.

Dispensations were issued to lay corner-stones of churches at Joplin, ~1ilan, Ava, and Caruthersville. Also to la.y the corner-stone of the fruit station at l\-fountaln Grove, 1\10., and 'a school building at Stockton. REBALLOTTED. An unusually large number of applications were granted by the Grand )faster to reballot on rejected petitions for the :MJrsteries. The following Lodges received such permission: Numbers: 68, 181, 205, 272, 300, 321,326, 344, 345, 401,461, 536, 550, 551, 559. DEDICATIONS. DIspensations were issued to the proper officers authorizing them to dedicate the Halls of Lodges 88, 377, 492. Permission was granted by the Grand ~Iaster the following Lodges tQ. move into and occupy premises in the new l\fasonic Temple erected on Grand and Finney Avenues, St. Louis: M:issouri, No.1. Occidental, No. 163. George Washington, No.9. Pride of the West, No. 179. St. Louis, No. ~;O. I{eystone, No. 243. Cosmos, No. 282.. Naphtali, No. 25. Polar Star, No. 79. Corner-Stone, No. 323. IiJrwin, No. 121. 'Vest Gate, No. 445.

[Oct.

Proceedings of the GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS.

The usual number of Proceedings were printed and distributed at an earlJ" day after the Grand Lodge closed its labors in Kansas City. Owing to delay in secnring certain papers which were ordered published, the Proceedings were not furnished with the usual facility. ...~PPEALS. Several appeal cases passed through this office, and were placed in the hands of the Chairman of the CommIttee. DE~LINQUENT

LODGE.

At the closing of this report, one Lodge has not paid Grand Lodge dnes, and is indebted as follows: Exetel', Xo. 514

$14 00

NON-REPORTING LODGES. The following Lodges have not made returns, notwithstanding repeated notices, one of w'hich was sent by the Grand l\faster: r.ripton, No. 56: :\orth Star, No. 157: Cainesville, No. 328; Pittsville, No. 428; Prairie Hill, No. 54fJ. Some of these Lodges are known as the "tardy" ones, and would not be happy if, by accident or otherwise, theJ'" ,yere on time. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTBLS.

Brother John R. Parson. Committee on Transportation and IIotels, sent out notices to all Lodges furnishing information to representatives to Grand Lodge. GRAND LODGE BLANKS.

Early in July, blanks were mailed to all Lodges for returns. In the usual number of instances, blanks were not received by Secretaries. As a consequence, returns were delayed to a late hour. The number of delinquent Lodges is much smaller the present year than. during any former period in twenty-three years' service rendered by your Grand Secretary. To the credit of the Lodges, payment of dues has been made promptly, but few being behind, and nearly all of these haye paid since sending in their reports. As a result, your Grand Secretary is able to present to the Grand I..Iodge a fiscal exhibit more satisfactory than in any previous term. At the present路 writing'~ the outstanding- dues amount to a nominal sum. ASSETS. As will be seen in my report, and that of the Grand Treasurer, the

Grand Lodge has to its credit the sum of $46,916.64. This will be increased by Charter fees, and dues, some several hundred dollars, making a balance of over $47,000.

1900.J

Grand Lodge of

.Ll1i88ot~ri.

)IElVIBERSlfIP.

The returns thus far received and tabulated show a membership of 33,146, as against an estimated membership of last year of 32,153, evidencing a gain of 993. .A.dd to this sum an estimated membership of seven non-reporting Lodges, as sho\vn by their returns in 1899, of 2'09, and the membership of the jurisdiction will reach 33,355, being a路 gain of 1,202 over the previous ~;rear. The numbers initiated, passed and raised by the reporting Lodges, are in advance of an:y year in the history of the Grand Lodge . .M ASONIC B.qlVII.J. 11'inal collections of Grand Lodge dues for 1899 footed up' $30,744. Onehalf of this amount being due the Masonic Home nndel' the law of the Grand Lodge, I drew a warrant on the Grand Treasurer in favor of Brother John R. Parson, Secretary of the flame, for $15,372. Dues from Lodges up to closing this report (October 9th) amount to$31,741.50. The half of this sum "\-vill be set apart for the flame, amounting to $15,870.75. rl'his shows a gain in favor of the Home of $498.75 over the income of last year. l;""rom outstanding dues to be collected, the Home fund will be increased to $16,000. EXCHANGE. Attmltion is called to the faet that the Grand Lodge annually suffers a loss an10unting to a considerable sum on account of Loages pa:ying their dues in checks on which exchange is charged by St. Louis ban!{s for collection. Nearly one hundred Lodges failed to meet this expense, and the Grand Lodge bas to lose the amount. This is not business. The Lodges 路o\ve a given sum to the Grand Lodge. This claim is not met when checks are sent on which exchange has to be collected. I ask a deliverance upon this subject that will save an expense that should be borne by the several Lodges. I1""1INANCI.A.L.

One路 year ago,. when the books of the Grand r:rreasul'er and Grand Secretal'.Y were examined and approved by the Committee Finance, there路 \vas found a balance in the hands of the Grand r:ereasul'er amounting to . Back dues collected for 1899 $1,000 b"our Charter fees : ~.. . . . . . . . . . . 80 Seven dispensations 210 Sale of Canton property.......................... 500 Sale of Jacl~sonville property..... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 200 Rents and dues from dead Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Refunded by Grand Tiler ~.............. 24 Sale of cemetery lots...................... . . . . . . . 30 Interest on Bonds (one year)..................... 450 Grand Lodge dues to October 9th, 1900 .

Total assets, including Bonds, October 9tb, 1900 ..

$44,102 19 00 00 00 00 00

37 75 00 00

2,709 12 31,741 50 $78,552 81

[Oct.

Proceedings of the DISBURSE~IENTS.

Dnring the term now closing;' the disbursements made footed up $31,636.17. 'l'he following items were paid, not provided for in the appropriations made by Committee on ,Vays and l\feans: Telephone : Safe Deposit Box for Grand Treasurer Cornerstone .laying 'faxes Railroad agent for signing certificates ' Dues refunded to Lodges (over payments) Paid on pay roll after Grand Lodge Funerals Grand Chaplain Hobinson and P. G. lVI., L. A. llall Insurance ;.................•.. : Commission sales Grand Lodge property City Directory Grand IJodge supplies (ordered by Grand l\cIaster) Exchange on checks ' Portrait (j,rand n1:astel' Briggs

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$471 17 RECAPITULATION. r:rotal assets, cash and bonds, October 9th, 1900 $78,552 81 Less disbur~ements •........................................ 31,636 17 Balance on hand October 9th, 1900 $46,916 64 Deducting amount due ~Iasonic Home.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15,870 75 Net cash and bonds on hand October 9th, 1900 Fraternally submitted,

$31,045 89,

JOHN D. VINCIL, G1~and

Gl~AND

Secreta1',lj.

TREASURER'S IiEPORT.

SAM'L M. KENNARD, GRAND TREASURER,

In account with GRAND LOnGE

OF :MISSOURI,

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Proceedings of the

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Ten First :Mortgage 41:2% Real Estate Bonds of H. A. Benoist OIl real estate, s. e. cor. Eleventh and Olive, of $1,000 eaCh, in hands of Treasurer 10,000 00 Grand Total due Grand Lodge

$46,916 64

Fraternally submitted, SA~rL

DL KENNARD, Grand Tl'eas'nrf!'.

[Oct.

Proceedings of the REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

John D. 'lincil, Committee on Correspondence, presented his printed Report Oil C~orrespondence, and the same "ras ordered printed in the Proceedings. [See Appendix.] GRAND LECTURER'S REPORT.

R. ,V. Bro. Allan lVlcDowell, Grand. Lecturer, sublnitted the follovving report, \vhieIl was ordered printed ill the Proce~dings': ST. LOUIS) 110.-, October, 1900. 'To the M. lV. G-ran(Z Lodge of Misso'uri) A. F. ({; A. iii.:

Hel'ew-itb I present my Thirty-first . ~ . nnual Hepol't as Grand Lecturer. During the Jear State Lodgc~ of Instruction were held at the foilowing places, viz.: Dexter, Fayette, Hannibal, Lamar, M:acon, 11exico, Sedalia and St. Joseph. At these meetings the Grand 11aster presided, the Grand Lec~ turer being in charge of the work of instruction. We were ably assisted by a nnmber of Past and Present Grand Officers at a number of these meetings. Special mention is deserved of the following distinguished Brethren, viz.: Campbell 'Yells, D. G. 1\1., Joseph C. Finag-in, S. G. John D. Vinci!, Grand Secr(~tary and Past Grand l\fasters Joseph S. Browne, James W. Boyd, B. H. Ingram, R. E. Anderson and others. Addresses on 1Iasonic sUbjects, em~ bracing its history, symbolism and especially its moral teachings, were de~ livered bY,,,,eompelent Brethren. The influence for good of such meetings is incalculable. r.rhey bring' the Grand Officers in closer touch with the Craft, and also inspire the Craft with the feeling tliat the Grand Lodge is not an arbitrary, tyrannical ruler, but a loving mother, whose chief aim is to guide them into paths of peace and love, to help the weal\: and struggling, to nurture the failing and despondent, a.nd in genel~al to "build up the waste places in Zion." These meetings were so distributed about the State that they were accessible to a very large majority of the Lodges, and attendance in nearly every instance was all that could be expected. In addition to the above named meetings, I have held District Lodges of Instruction in nearly all the Districts. 'l'he meetings at the folloWing points \vere all well attended by representatives from the various Lodges. viz.: Belton, Bethany, Brookfield, Cameron, Cassville, Chillicothe, Clinton, Columbia, Cuba, Curryville, Edina, Greenfield, :HigginsviIle, Houston, Jackson, Jamesport, Kahoka, Keytesville, Lathrop, Lexington, Luray, l\falden, M:ays~ Ville, l\Ieadsville, 1Iontgomery City, l\:lol'Iey, Neosho, Norborne, Paris, Rothville, Salisbury, Sturgeon, rl'arkio, Troy', 'Yellsville and Wright City. These meetings were usually held for three days at each place. There was an average of about seven Lodges represented at each place. At one point I bad ten and at another twelve ~Torshipful l\fasters. present, and other officers in proportion. The District Deputy Grand l\fasters and District Lecturers ably ::;eeonded me at all of these points. I have visited numerous Lodges and have c<?nferred degrees upon a large number of ca.ndIdates. I have ~lnceas~

"T.,

1900.J

Grand Lodge of Missou?"i.

iugly endeaYored to impress upon officers of Lodges the necessity of conferring degrees not only in accordance with the work as adopted by the Grand Lodge, but also, and as of more importance, the conferring of degrees in an impressiye lUanneI', so that the candidate being imbued with the principles of the institntion may be indeed a l\'fason, not solely that his obligation makes him such, but tbat bis whole life may thereafter be governed and directed by the tenets, cardinal Yirtues and religion of Freemasonry. I have as usual, instructed many l\lasters and other officers of Lodges, for which my sufficient wages bave been their grateful acknowledgements and the consciousness of duty performed. 'I'lle Distriet Lecturers of the State form as noble a band of workmen as can anywhere be found. They have worked, many of them, for years "without the hope of fee or reward." I offered last year a resolution which was referred to the Comnlittee on Jurisprudence, but which by accident the committee failed to report upon. I shall ask the Grand Lodge to act upon this resolution during the present 5~ssion. TJ..'he resolution provides that where a Lodge is unable to pay the expenses of a District Lecturer, the Grand I.odge shall pas the same. pro\"'i(led that no District Lecturer shall receive rnore than $25 from tIle (.:i"l'anc1 Lodge in anyone year. '.rhe adoption of this resolution would in my opinion cost the Grand Lodge less than $200 a year. But whatever the amount expended, it would be amply repaid in the inereased prosperity in such Lodges, resulting in increased dues to the Grand Lodge. AB:::iTRAC'.r OF REPOUTS 01"

DISTRICT LECTUHERS.

F!ns~I' DISTRICT-Bro. .J. H,. ~,IcLachlen says that the amount of work done has not been. as much as he desired to do, simpl:y because he was not asked to do more. He made it known that his services were at the disposal of the Brethren, but no Lodge took advantage of his offer. lIe has, however, at various times given instruction to Brethren who called upon him from different Lodges. Such Brethren showed considerable zeal in their work and in most cases have become proficient enough to be of much benefit to their respective Lodges.

S.ECO~~D DISTHICT-Bro. A. :b""lishel' says it gives hinl pleasure to 'report that eac:h year shows some improvement in the work of the Lodges in his District, sonle of which are becoming quite proficient. I:Ie has visited most of the Lodges at their regular meetings, and assisted in conferring degrees. On such occasions he rendered such instruction as time would permit. THIRD DISTRICT-Bro. .John J. Dillinger reports that he has visited 'Unionville, No. 210, Ffartford, No. 171, Pollock, No. 349, and Green City, No. 139, remaining with each three days. The Lodges visited are doing a considerable amount of \vork and doing it quite well.

FODUTI-I DISTRICT-Bro. C. "'.... Bolster has done what he could to improve the Craft in ritualistic work, but for several months has been absent from the District most of the time. lIe has given considerable time in the 'wa.y 'of private instruction to officers of Lodges. Ft.F'1'H DISTRICT-Bro. John 'V. Barkley has visited Allendale, Denver, Bagleville, Ridgeway and Grant City, at which last place he had the assistance of Right ,Vorshipful Bro. Campbell Wells. He also attended a School of Instruction at Bethany held by the Grand Lecturer. The Brethren who attended seemed路 always to take D1UCh interest and improved rapidly. There are one or two Lodges in the District that never give the degrees in full.

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rrhey can give the first section fairly well, but that ends it. The majorit;r of the Lodges do reasonably gooq work. SIXTH DIS1'RICT-Bl'O.•J. E. Reese says that this has been a busy year in his DistriCt. He held Lodges of Instruction at Parnell, RaVell\Vood, Graham and Quitman, and will hold one at Burlington Junction before the meeting of tbe Grand Lodge. A weekly Lodge of Instruction was held in l\lal'~~yille during the winter months, which \vas well attended and was productive of much good. He has visited nearlJ'" all the Lodges and finds them all in good cond.ition. He has answered all calls made upon him, and aside from holding the Lodges of Instruction named, has given a great deal of private instruction to officers and individual :Masons. FIe has assisted in conferring degrees in a number of the Lodges. and is pleased to note the'good class of citizens that are seeking l\iasonr;r. He says the labors of a District Lecturer are very arduous, but he has found his also very pleasant, for among no class of men is found more open-hearted hospitality than among the l\.fasonic Fraternity. On several occasions one evening was set ~pal't for a social gathering,when the wives and daughters of .Masons were invited and a banquet spread. I recommend this practice to Lodges in other Districts. SEVENTH DISTltICT-Bro. Geo. S. Baird assisted the Grand Lecturer in a IJoc1ge of Instruction held at Tarkio. He has had but few calls from the Brethren. On the fourth Tuesday in April he had a fine meeting of his home TJodge, North Star, Nb. 157, Senora, No. 200 being well represented, and had three candidates to raise. 'rhe work ,vas \vell done by the home and visiting Lodge. 'York in his District he considers to be in excellent condition. He has held Quite a number of unofiicial Lodges of Instruction and instructed all that applied. BIGH'fH DrsTRIcT--Bro. B. F. Watson reports as follows: "February 8, 9 and 10, ~900, I held Lodge of Instruction for Rosendale Lodge, No. 404, at Rosendale, Andrew county, j\fo. The Lodge is in good worldng order and flourishing condition. The average attendance was twenty. 1\:tarch 14, 15 and 16 I held Lodge. of Instruction for Amazonia Lodge, No. 320, at Amazonia, 1\10. I find tliis Lodge in fine working order and prosperous condition. The average attendance at this school was eighteen. ~farch 21, 22 and 23 I held T.Jodge of Instruction for Valley Lodge~ No. 413,at Bolckow, 1\'.10. Good attendance at this school and great interest was talren in the worlr. I held a three days· School of Instruction for Savannah Lodge, No. 71, Savannah, 1\:fo., commencing on l\fal'c;h 28th. During the :year I visitep. Agency IJodge, No. 10, and Birming Lodge, No. 150, and found them in pros.. perous conditions and well posted on l\lasonry. I held weekly Lodges of Instruction at St. .Joseph during January, Jj"ebruary and l\farch, and much interest was manifested in these meetings. The attendance was very good, averaging thirty. During the Jrear I have frequently visited St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, Zeredetha, No. 18D, Charity, No. 331, and I{ing Hill, No. 376, and assisted in conferring the degrees, all of which are well up in the work and in prosperous condition. and their work will compare favorably with any in this Grand Jnrisdiction. Throughout the" year I have spent much time· in privately instructing officers, members and candidates of the different Lodges in this District, wIth gratifying success. There are no dissensions in any of tbc bodies. Peace and harmony prevans with alL and a steady and pros.. perous growth." . NINTH DISTRICT-Bro. Elmer DIann, in connection with the Grand LechIrer, visited Parrott, No. 308, at 1\:Iaysville, and has assisted them in the work several times since then. He has visited Clarksdale, No. 559, several different times. They have the work in good shape. He helped them to 00

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a great deal of \vol'k during the ~yeal', and as a rule had good attcndanep. lIe visited "'"estern 8tn,I', Ko. 15, ,at \Vinston. He was with them three days, and hud a good meeting. They haye an excellent Lodge there, and th.: Brethren are well up in the work. He attended Gallatin, No. 106, and assisted in conferring DegTees. He assisted the. Grand Lecturer in a Lodgf~ of Instruction at Jamesport. fIe has visited Union Star, No. 124, on two different occasions, remaining each time several days. Tlle Brethren took a great interest in the work. He paiel two visits to 'Veatherby, No. 235. lie expects to visit Jameson, No. GOO, before theIn~eting of the Grand Lodge. 'l'EX'ITI DISTRICT-Bro. Z. T. :Mart1n reports the '~lork in his District in first-class sbape. He has not been called upon during the real' for any visitations. The Secretaries of Lodges all stated that they had tbe worl\: fairly well and did not need any instruction. I pity the Lodges whose Secretaries so m,isrepresented them. Thore is not a Lodge in the State but what would be benefited by a visit of the District Lecturer. r.rhe Grand Lecturer held two Lodges of Instrnction in his District, which were 'well attended. TWELFTH DISTRICT-Bro. C. C. Bigger held a two days Lodge of In路 struction nt l\Iarceline. rl'here was a very gratifying attendance, andmucll interest was manifested, and splendid progress rnacle in the work. Th8 Grand Lecturer held Lodges of Instruction at Brookfield and l\feadville, from which he thinks much good has resulted. lie has visited all the Lodge~ cluring the year, and can trnly say that the;y manifested a desire to learn and that snbstantial progress \vas made. 1'here is a marked improvement iu the ,,,"orl\: of the "V"ariotls Lodges, which is ,to him very gratifying. THrr~'IEENTH DIsTruc~~-Bro. S. R. 'Yood bas visited or corresponded with all his Lodges a.nd has given considerable private instruction. He says-and this will apply to every District in the State-that he 'finds that wherever a Lodge is pl'ofiden t in the work, it is.a prosperous Lodge. FOGHTEENTH DrSTJnC'l'-Bro. Geo. E. l\'!ushall reports that a State Lodge of Instruction, at which he attended, ,vas beld at Hannibal, in which most of the Lodges ill the District were represented. He visited Lick Creek, No. 302, at Perry. rI'he weather was intensely cold and consequentlJr the attendanee snlalI, but those who did attend were very zealous, and when the Lodge closed were pretts路 fairly equipped for the work before them. He assisted the Grand Lecturer in a I.Jodge of Instruction at Curryville, which was well attended. lie has during the year made llUlllerous visits and assisted in confelTing degrees and has instructed individnal Brethren when called upon to do so. He bas 1110de prompt response to every call made upon him. l\lost of the Lodges are fairly well equipped for the work of conferring degrees, and some of them 11ave done eonsiderable worl\:. Candor compels him to say that some of the Lodges are ver:r rusi:f, and \vhiIe they can find money sufficient to pay for fake lecturers on "Freemasonry in the :Holy I.and," they ha"e none to spend 011 a ~chool of :Masonic Instruction at home. FIFTEENTH DISTRIcT-Bro 'Thomas F. Hurd reports that he -visited Granville, No. 240. r:rhis TJodge is in fair ,,,"orking condition, and is at the beginning of a ne~l' era, as ~he is now taking in some young blood. and it is good timber and all are taking llluch interest. FIe held a weekly School of Instruction at Paris for two months. He has privately instructed the officers. and some of the Brethren of Santa Fe, No. 462, l\Ionroe, No. 84, Woodla\vn, No. 223, Florida, No. :23, and Granville, No. 240. ".rhe Grand Lecturer held a, Lodge of Instruction at Paris, at which Bro. Hurd assisted. The meeting was an undoubted ,. success. On the whole, he is of the opinion that theI..odges in his District are able to do the work very intelligently, and that harmony prevails. All former dissensions in :\:Iadisol1, No. 91, are about

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eradicated. It is recovering and will soon be restored to its former usefulness. Granville~ l\iiddlegrov€, Florida, Santa Pe and Paris Union are having a steady, healthful and prosperous growth. '\Yoodlawn, No. 223, is weak and he has tried to hold a Lodge of Instruction there, but has been unable to get them to take enough interest to hold one, though he has offered his services and time free to them. SI:S:TEE~'.i.'H DISTRIcT-Bro. Ed. '1'. ~1iller visited Cunningham, No. 525, and the attendance and interest of the Brethren was exceedingly gratifying.

He reports that the Grand Lecturer held Schools of Instruction at Salisbury, Keytesville and Rothville, all of which he thinks were productive of much good. He has visited ruany of the Lodges and ifinds a great field for labor. He has also given much private instruction to officers of Lodges. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT-Bro. S. J. Jones has been unable on account of professional engagements to visit all his Lodges. I-Ie has responded to every call made upon hi~, with one exception only. The Bre'thren of l\1yrtle, No. 338, at l\Hllvi11e, requested him to hold a Lodge of Instruction in August. He was unable to get away from pressing engagements at the time. I-Ie visited De'Vitt, No. 39, and found the Lodge doing fairly well. r.rhe Brethren' seem to be in earnest. He has also visited Bogard, No. 101, when they had 'Vork. This has been a prosperous year with them. They are having considerable work, and the Brethren possess a desire to become proficient. Carroll, No. 249, of Norborne, is in a prosperous condition, and has done considerable "''''ork during the :rear. r.rhis Lodge has several very bright members, who pride themselves on beIng able to do the Work well. I-Iale City, No. 216, which is his home Lodge, is getting along well. They are doing considerable \\'rork, and the members are becoming· very proficient. A Lodge of Instruction was beld at Norborne by the Grand I.Jecturer. It was well attended by representatives fi'om the several Lodges in the District. All the Brethren evinced a desire to become proficient in the 'York, and some of them became quit~ so. lUnch good was accomplished at this meeting. Nl~ETEENTH DIsTRIc·r-Bro. Camphell 'Yells reports as follows: "During the year I have held Schools of Instruction at follows: At Compass Lodge, No. 120, Park~pille, on .Tanuary lH-20; at Fidelity Lodge, No. 339, Farley~ on Pebruary 8-9; at Rising Sun Lodge, No. 13, Barry, on l\:!arch 14-15; and at 'VestoD Lodge, No. 53, \\reston, on 1\1arch 21 22. All of these were well attended, especially by the officers, and the interest manifested by them in the work was very satisfactory. I shall again visit the Lodge at Farley before the session of the Grand Lodge, as it is now in the hands of young !\:fasons who are progressive and desire to learn the work well. Am glad to report them thus, as this Lodge has for years been the weakest in my District, both in number and efficiency of the work; in fact, more than once on the eve of surrendering its charter, but, in my opinion, ere long some of the others may follow in their footsteps· with credit to themselves. Am also pJeased to report tbat with but one exception the Lodges in the District are (loing a reasonable amount of work and rendering the same in a fairly creditable manner, .Which, with some, is an improvement. I had the privilege of attending and assisting at State Lodges of Instruction held by the Grand Master' and Grand Lecturer at Fayette, Sedalia and St. Joseph, receiving much pleasure and benefit thereby. Besides holding Schools of Inl;truction, I have done considerable work in the way of conferring degrees and giving llriyate instl"Uction to t.heir officers. I was prevented from holding a Schoo1 of Instruction at Adelphi Lodge, No. 355, at Edgerton, for which I had preyiously arranged, on account .ofslckness, but with this exception have always responded willingly to any calls made upon me by Lodge or Brother. w

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In 'closing my report, I desire to say that my experience of several years as District Lecturer convinces me that everything possible should be done by the DistrIct Lecturers to encourage the holding of Schools of Instruction, even though they be small, as those' IJodges which do so regularlJ" produce better work and more enthusiastic l\Iasons." r.r"~VE:-·i'.rIE'rH DISTRIcT-Bro. D. P. Lewis reports as follows: "I held our regular Annual District Lodge of Instruction in Kansas City, commencing the first Saturday night in January, 1900, and continued every Saturday night thereafter until and including the first Saturday night in March. And, besides, I held a Lodge of Instruction on two evenings in January at South .Gate Lodge, No. 547, at the special instance and request of the officers and uleDl0ers of that Lodge, and several informal meetings since then. All these meeting ,vere well attended-the average attendance was about fifty. A lively interest was manifested and good work done by the newly elected officers. Some of the officers and members from the two Lodges at Independence, and Raytown Lodge, No. 391, showed their interest in the work by attending these meetings in Kansas City. I also held a formal I..lodge of Instruction at Independence on two different occasions for the benefit of Independence T..lodge, No. 76, and :M:cDonald Lodge, No. 324, and found them in good working ord.er, and the attendance good. At these meetings I had the pleasure of meeting and working with some of the officers and representatives' of Slunmit IJodge, No. 263, Christian ~odge, .No. 392, and Buckner Lodge, No. 501. I also visited and held a Lodge of Instruction at Blue Springs Lodge, No. 337. in :May, 1900, and found it in good condition. I have visited infornlally a number of times the I...Iodges of !{ansas City, and observed their work. I made an appointment to visit Summit Lodge, No. 263, in company with yourself, and assist yon in holding' a T.Jodge of Instruction there, but. th<:~ date set dId not suit the Brethren on account of the plowing season, FlO I have not visited that Lodge. The I;odges in the Twentieth District are active and progressive, a.nd the measure of the work is fully up to the standard of former years. 'Vhile in many respects, indeed, in Inost respects, there is mUl·h for eongratulation,yet, permit me to say it, I am not satisiled with present attainments. Peace and harmony prevail in the TwentIeth District." TWENTY-FIRST J)IS1'IHCT-Bro. C. 1...1. Frost has visited the. Lodges at Lexington, I-IigginsviIle, Corder and WaverI;y, giving the Brethren instruction and eouferring degrees. Two District Lodges of Illstruction were held, one at Lexington, and one at Higginsville, at both of which the Grand I.Jecturer presided. TWEN'rY-SInCOND Dl~TRlcT-Bro. W. L. Pelot was appointed late in the year to succeed Bro. D. J\I. Pinkertun, who has removed from the District. !"Iehas, however, visited a number of T.Jodges and instructed them in the worlt. TWENTy-'.rI-IntD DIs'rRleT-Bro. A. L. Ross has visited several Lodges and a.ssisted in conferring the degrees. The Lodges generally are in a fair condition as to work. 'l'wEN'ry-FoUR'l'I-I DrsTRIcT-Bro. J. W. IIulett has visited most of the fJodges in his District and finds' them in very good working order. There has been great activity in :J\fasonic work during the year. TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-nro. A. S. Iiotlston reports that his· work during the past year has consisted of numberless calls, for instruction, to assist in conferring degrees, to install officers and to bury the dead. He reports a growing desire to learn the worl\: more thoroughly on the part of·· most of the Lodges. Especially is this true of those Lodges where he has held

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He says he has done as much work as he could

und as well as he could. T\Vl~NTY-SIXTH DIsTnlc~'-Bro. Peter Arnold has visited ~:IOll tgomery City and New jj-'lorence Lodges. He thinks he can truthfully report that all the Lodges in the rr,venty-Sixth District are much more enlightened in the work than they ,,,ere a ~year ago, and he hopes in a short tinle to have them all doing the work as it. should be done. TWEN'l'Y-SEYENTI:! DISTRICT-Bro. Charles ,Yo ~Ieyer visited Nineveh, No. 473, during several days, with an average attendance of t"vent:y-five. ~luch good resulted and the Lodge is in a health J" condition. He visited ~Ioscow Lodge and found it in fairly good working condition; also Chain of Rocks, No. 141, wbere a great deal of interest was manifested and good resulted. 'l'hey are in fairly good working order. He visited Silex Lodge, No. 75, and had a very enthusiastic meeting and much good resulted. They have the work fairly well. Troy Lodge, No. 34, is in splendid working condition. Its 'work is a credit to the Fraternity. He reports that the Grand Lecturer held a Lodge of Instruction at Troy, which resulted in much good. I-Ie has en~ deavored to meet all calls made and has given a great deal of private instruction. He tenders his thanks to Bro. James "". l'lowell for his assistance during the 3: ear. l'WENTY-l\rNl'TI Drs'rEleT-Bro. 'V. S. Epperson has held I.Jodges of Instruction at IIolden, Cold Springs, Kingsville and Sedalia. Each of these meetings lasted seyeral da;ys and \vere all \vell atended. The District is in a good condition. The Grand !\laster, assisted b~y the Grand Lecturer, held a three days' Lodge of Instruction in this District. l'HIn'l'n~TH DISTHlcT-13ro.•John T. Short visited l\ioniteau, No. 295, at JamestO\VD, remaining two days. The attendance was small. I-Ie held Lodges at Hickol'J" Hill and Linn. rl'be attendance was small, but the interest good. llUl'ing the winter he held weekly l\Ieetings of Instruction at Jefferson Cits', all~l ther have no,,, a very pl'o11cient set of otlicers. fIe has given a great deal of private instruction. l'Hnt'l'Y~'F'lns~r DISTRIcT-Dro. John \'V'. Booth held a Lodge of Instruction at Roberts"dlle. He has given private instl~uction to a number of officers and Brethren of the various Lodges and hopes he has been of· some advantage to the Fraternit;y in the District. THIR'I'y-SEC()ND DIS'l'RIC~-Bro. H. 'V. l\lc~lullin has visited and instructed three Lodges. The Lodges in De Soto and Hillsboro are doing good work, taking' in 'good lllaterial ancl working in good shape. The Lodge at F'estus has had a dull year, but are waking up, and with some more assistance ancl encouragement "vill soon be in \vorking condition again. THln'l'Y~THIRD DIs'.rnlc~r-Bro. 1Vm. A. llaIl reports as follows: "On aecount of the siclnless of my wife I was obliged to leave the city for several weeks, and on mJT retnrn press of business has prevented me fronl making out any report to you such as might be expected of J~our representati've in the largest District in the State. I will simply state, however, that a full re~ port would only be a repetition of former reports made by TIle, except that the Annnal Lodge of Instruction for this District was held in Anchor I-1a11, eorner Park and Jefferson avenues, instead of the old· ball in the Masonic Temple, at Seventh and ~larket streets. Anchor Lodge, No. 443, kindly i:'ame to our relief and courteously extended to the )':Iasons of the Thirty~ 'J;hirdDistl'ict the use of their beautiful and commodious hall, for which we feel deepl;}' grateful, It is needless to say to you, as you must have observed when you favored us with your presence on se'Veral occasions, that the inter~ v

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est was none the less apparent on account of the change of meeting place. The general strike of the street car emploses in this city, which lasted several months, has prevented me from 'visiting the various Lodges in mS' District as rnuch as formerly, thus depriving me of one of the most pleasant and profitable duties of District Lecturer." 'THlJu'):-FOGHTII Dl~'.rlncT--Bro. Cyrus H. Jones reports that in company with the Grand Secretary and Grand Lecturer he held a t\vo da;ys' Lodg'e of Instruction at Cuba. which \vas well attended by the officers and members of that I,Joc1ge, also by SOlne officers and members of Holla, No. 213, and Lebanon, No. 77. He desires to say that he is yery much pleased at the great interest the officers and members of this Lodge are taking in the work, and predicts that th(~ day is not far distant when Cuba I.Jodge will be in the front rank for correct l'itualistie work as well as in membership. He held a thl'ee days' ]~odge of Instruction at Vienna, 'which was well attended by the officers and n1enlbel's of that Lodge, and also by representatives from Lane's Prairie, No. 531, and Arlington, No. 346. He compliments the Brethren of Vienna Lodge for the zeal the:r take in ~Iasonry. Some of the officers of this I,Jodge rode ten ruiles on horseback through a blinding snow stOl'ln to attend this Lodge of Instruction, and he was ver;y much gratified to note the interest that the olel gray-heacledmembers, as well as the yOUllg' on es, took in the 'work. r:1.'HIR'l'Y-FIFTI-I DIS'l'lUC'l'-Bro. T. '}'. Garnett has made but ft~w visits. The Lodges are generalI;y in a fair condition. A Lodge of Il1structio~ was held at Belto:p,-at which a number of Lodges were repres(~nted, the Granel I.Jecturer being present and assisting. TI-IIH'.rY-SIXTH DISTRIcT-Bros. Chas. Sprague visited Rich Hill Lodge, instl'ueted the officers in the 'Work and assisted in conferring the Third Deg]路ee. He concluded to take the advice of the Grand Lecturer in not waiting for the Lodges to call on him. He therefore notified Tyrian Lodge, at .Johnstown, thnt he would be at that place on a certain day. r.rhe "cheek" worked like a charm. He was cordially received and held two days of Instruction, initiating t\vo candidates, and had a request to return the followiIJ.g week fo]' two days more, with which request he complied, making four days in all. He has niade a路 number of other visits and has given private instruction to nearly all the'Vorshipful 1\.lasters in the District, and especially to the 'Vorshipful ~faster of Hockville Lodge, U. D., wno bas "the work well in hand, and he anticipates that a bright Lodge will be the result. All the Lodges in tlle District arc doing- ver;y well and some are doing exceedingly ,fine, notably rryrian, No. 350, at .Tohnsto\vn, which has doubled its membership dnring the ;year. He notices that the $20 fee I.Jodges are doing the most work as a rule, but all are pro'spering fairly well. THIIn'Y-SlilVl~KrrH DISTHICT-Bro. James L. Elliston has visited the diff(~rent Lodges in his District from time to time, holding Scho'ols of Instruction and assisting in the cQnferring of degrees. Clinton, No. 548, continues to do perfect worlr, as learned from the late R. 'V.. Bro. Haynie. 'Vindsor, No. 2H, has done considerable work and a new interest seems to be awal\:ening. He has instructed this Lodge several times during the year, and the members still need further improvement. He has not visited Urich, No. 286, but he Is informed that it is in good working order. Agricola, No. 343, is regarded as a :Masonic stl'ongholdin the District, and is in good shape. :Montrose, :No. 408. needs a reyiva.l of interest and polishing up in the work. Calhoun, No. n52, although路 small in nnmbers, is bright in the work. Blairstown, No. 557, has done much work and bas made 'some improvement. He has not visited Deep,vater, No. 562. St. CJaJr, ~o. 273, has made great G. L. PRo.-3.

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progress in the year in proficiency, in :Masonic interest, in improvements in their I.Jodge room and in all respects. Cil~cle Lodge, No. 342, has a good membership and is holding its own. Lowr;y City, No. 403, has taken on a new lease of liIe and has done some ,vorlc The officers need some help and instruction. Appleton City, No. 412, he is informed, is holding its own. Star, No. 419, has not been visited. THJR~'Y路路EIGHTH DIsr.rnlcT-Bl'o. John 'V. Farris has visited Conway, No. 528, and finds that the offieel's are well versed in the V\Tork. The Lodge has conferred a number of degrees, and greatly increased its nlembership thereby. At his reqnest, \V. Bro. '拢. A. Barr visited ~Iack's Creek, and held a three da;ys Lodge of Instruction. The attendance was good, and much interest was manifested. He frequently attends Laclede, No. 83, and ca~ report the Lodge in good condition. He has not visited the Lodges at '\Vaynesville, Dixon, Linn Creek, or Competition, and can make no special report in regard to them. Generally speaking, the. officers of the Lodges in the District know tIle vV'orli\: in the several Degrees reasonably well.

'TInn'1'Y<NINTH DISTRICT-Bro. '\V'. B. Dunnegan has responded to all calls made upon him, and bas visited a majority of the Lodges. lIe has been frequently visited b~' the ot1icers of Lodges desiring instruction, and has given them in all cases as much time and attention as they wished. Ii\lWI:'IETH DIRTUIC'l'-Bro. Sej~mot1r Hoyt expected to visit all the Lodges in his District, but owing to unforeseen difficulties his expectations were not carried out. He held a weekI~r Lodge of Instruction at Greenfield during the winter months, which \vas well attended. 1'be Grand Lecturer beld a three da:rs' Lodge of Instruction in this District, which was well attended. FORTY-FlUS'!' DISTRICT-Bro. R. L. ,,7arc1in visited Schell City, No. 448. ~rhe;,y have l1ad no work for two 01.. three years, need instruction, and want it, but are in POOl' eondition to get much of it. He held a we(~ldy School of Instruction in :Kevada during Januar:r and 11'ebruarY,only oflkers attended, and some of them not regularly. He visited Sheldon, No. 371. The attendance was very good and he left them' in a fair conditio&.l. He also visited l\Jilford, No. 516, and Golden, No. 475, and found the members ready and willing to learn. Generally speaking, the Lodges are in a fair condition. FOn1t y-SECOND DlsrrRlc'r-Bro. Harmon Cline has made twenty-two visits, (;~mbracing each of the nine Lodges in his District. 'Vith but one exception his efforts in imparting \Vorl\: have been heartily accepted. The excepting Lodge bad seen fit to intel'j0c:t lvork foreign, to this Grand Jurisdiction, and I may ,add, knowing to what he refers, foreign to any Grand .Jurisdiction. It is merely some "balderdash H distributed by some traveling salesmen. Gen.er'ally speaking, there has been an increased desire to draw nearer to the work of the Grand Lodge. FOR'l'l'"-IJ.'HlItD DISTRICT-Bro. D. B. Farnsworth held a Lodge of Instruction in Springfield, meeting once a w~eek during ~Janual'Y and February. fIe has visited the Lodge at 'Thlarshfield and several others, assisting them in the work and giving instruction wherever called on so to do. ~"oRT'r-FouRTII DISTRICT-Bro. Robert Lamar believes the Lodges are much more proficient in the work at this time than they were one ~fear ago. He held a three days' I..Jodge of Instruction with Texas Lodge, No. 177, at Houston. The weather was very bad and the attendance was limited to the membership of that Lodge, but those who attended were attentive and studious and were much路 benefited.. During three days he held a Lodge of Instruction in the hall of Plato, No. 469. The Brethren of this Lodge who lived in the country came, almost to a man, to the little village and arranged for board

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there and attended these sesslonsmol'uing, afternoon and evening throughout the session, llud at the end of the session they bad the work. This Lodge is in fine condition, both as to proficiency in the work and in the fraternity of spirit among the m.elnbership, and this is due, in a large degree, to their ,Vorshipful l\Iaster, R. B. 1,YllCh, whose efforts have been untiring toward building up this Lodge. A District Lodge of Instruction was held at Houston, at which most of the other Lodges 'were invited, and most of thenl had representatives present. The Grand Lecturer was in charge of the \vork, and its good results have been manifested since. In addition to the above he has during the year visited a number of the Lodges and instructed them in the work. He has given instruction at different times to officers of the various Lodges privately. lIe believes that there is a disposition among the Lodges to do better work and to become more proficient in the ritual. J;1"OUTY··F'tFTH DISTRIcT-Bro. T. ,Yo Cotton held weekly Schools of Instruction in Van Buren during the winter. He has visited all the Lodges in the District except Efopewell, ~o. 239.

FOWl':f-Sr.x:rr-r DISTHICT--Bl'o. "". J. l\l'arshal1 has visited a number' of Lodges, conferring degrees and imparting instruction. Being unable to attend in person, he delegated Bro..J. B. \Viseman to hold a Lodge of Instruction at I--libertyville, which was Yery successful. FOWPY-Sl<;VENTH DIS'l'RrCT-Bro. E\ A. Kage has assisted Trowel Lodg·e at Louis,'ille on several occasions in conferring degrees. By special invita~ tion of It. \V. Bro. 'V. II. Oathout, District Lecturer of the Forty-Ninth District and Four l\Iile Lodge, No. 212, at Campbell, he held a Lodge of Instruc-. tion at that place, and he thinks much good was done. IIe has visited a n1.lluber of Lodges and assisted in conferring degrees.

Folt'.ry-EIGH'l'H DISTRIC'l'-Brq. Janles A. Boone has "Visited about all the Lodges, and has endeavored to the best of his ability to improve them in the ,York. I-:Ie thinks there is a marked improvement in the I.lodges, although there is luuch room for more. A Lodge of Instruction was appointed to be held at Commerce to commence August 28d, at which the Grand Lecturer was to assist, but owing to the intensely hot ,,,,eather prevailing at the time, it was necessarily called off.

FORTY~Nrx'1'I:r DISTRIcT-Bro. \Vm. 1-1. Oathont has visited nearly all the Lodges. in his. District, and has assisted them in conferring degrees and. such other work as they desired. At his request Bro-. F ....~. Kage, District Lec~ turer of the Forty-Seventh District, assisted him in it Lodge of Instruction at Campbell, for which he tenders his thanks. .

FIFTIE'£H DISTRIcT-Bro. Lee W. Cotton states that the I.Jodges which· he has visited are in a prosperous condition. He believes all the Lodges in the District are doing very good worl\:. lIe has held Schools of Instruction at Doniphan and Greenville., which were well attended. FIIi'TY-FrRST DISTRIcT-Bro. Geo. E. l\fatthews has visited five of the nine I..Iodges in his District, ,~iz.: Ingomar, Alton, '\Voodside, 1ft. Zion and Sampson. lIe has had the pleasure of privately instructing members from each Lodge, and through them he has learned that tbeir respective Lodges are resasonably proficient in the worlt. He has used his private office for a lecture room, and members of the various Lodges have v'isited him there. These visits have been almost ev~ery evening this year, at least he has spent his leisure bours ill tbe advancement of the principles of Freemasonry and th approved work of the Grand l.lodge.

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FIP~'Y-SECOXD DISTnrCT-Bro. 'fhonlas L. Robertson has not been called on to hold any Lodges of Instru<;tion, but he thinks the Lodges have more nniform work than they ever did. ri'IF'l'y-'l'.arnD DISTRIC'l'-Bro. John E. Anderson has visited a number of Lodges and has given instruction upon each occasion. .He has assisted in the (~<.mf€rl'ing of degTees !)j' various Lodges and finds the work fairly well done. 1-Ie held a three days' Lodge oJ: Instruction at IJawl'enceburg with a fair attendance and ,vitll t?;ood results. l~'IpfrY-FIFTH DIsTlnc'r-Bro. J. Y. Adams has held. no Lodge of Instruction, e~peetillg the Grand Leeturer to do so. 1-1is business, however, has called hin1 among the Brethren of the District a great deal, and while he has not met with the Brethren often in a Lodge capaeity, he has talked and associated with them a great deal. The work in the District is in a healthy ('onditio~l and is· being done after the most npproved manner. Xo report bas l>een received from the following District Lecturers, viz.: Bro. ReulJen Barney, Jr., of the IJJ!eventh District; Bro. B. F. Corbin, of the l~ig'hteenth; Bro. (;has. J. 'Yall\er, .of the Twenty-Eighth; and Bro. W. C. Hill, of tbeFifty-Fourtb. Fraternally submitted, ALLAN l\lcDO'VELL,

GrantZ Lecturer.

AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

Brother .AJlan l\IcDo,vell offered all addition to Section 25 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, proposing to pay District Lecturers "\Vl10 Inay render services to Lodges TIllable to 111eet the expense of such service. 'fhe proposition ,vas read a first tinle. Am(~ncl

B;y-laws of the Grand Lodge by adding the following: 25. (a) OOtll.penBation of D'istrict Lectu'rers. The District Lecturers shall visit as many of their Lodges as possible, and the Lodges so visited shall par the neeessar;yrailroad and other expenses, inclUding hotel bills, and pa;y the Distriet IJeeturer, in addition, five dollars per da Jr • But should any Lodge so visited he unable to pay such amount, it shall certi(y" that fact to the Grand Secretary, \vho, by order of the Grand :Master, shall issue a warrant for the amonnt to such Seeretary, provided that the total amount issued in fa:vor of the services for an:r one District Lecturer shall not exeeed the sum of twenty-five dollars. SEC.

AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION.

The follo\ving alnendmellt to the Constitution ,vas offered by Brother Allan lVIcDo'Vvell, duly read and ordered prillted in the Proceedings: Amend the Constitution of the Grand Lodge b;y striking out the whole of Section 2,', Article V, and insert in lieu thereof the following: SEC. 2. ConstU'llUon-llotD alnended" altc'1'ed or ')'cpeale(Z. (1) Any additional section, not conflicting with the provisions of the Constitution, which

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may be desired, shall be proposed in writing, and on being read three several days, if concurred in by a two-thirds Yote of those entitled to vote, as

preseribt:'rl in Section 8, shall become a part of this Constitution. (2) Any proposition to amend, alter or repeal any section or sUb-section of this Constitution shall be reduced to writing, and read in full on three several da.ys, and be published with the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, and lie over until the next Annual Communieation, when it shall be read again, when, if approved by a two-thirds vote o:f those entitled to vote in accordance with Seetion 3, Article V, shall becolne a part of this Constitution. (3) If at any Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, it may be deemed, by a majority vote taken in accordance with Section 3, Article V, to revise this Constitution, a committee consisting of three members shall be appointed for that purpose, who shall report at the next Annual CODlmunica.tio~, when such revised Constitution shall be read, section by section, and each section separately voted on, which vote shall be by a show of hands, and a majority ,tote shall determine the adoption 01' rejection of such section. Ii~ach section as thus l:ead may be altered by a majority 'Vote by show of hands, before being adopted or rejected. '.rhe vote shall then be talren upon the Revised Constitution as a whole, which must be determined by a two-thirds vote, in accol'clanee with the provisions of Section 3. Article V.

RESOLUTION.

Brotller Allan n.fcDovlell offered t11e follovving resol ution: Re80Z'1.'ccl~ ':rhat the Grand Lecturer be authorized to hold one or more Schools of Instruction for the benefit of the Di8trict Lecturers at such.路 times and places as may be found convenient.

rrhe consideration of the resolution was postponed tlntil to-morrow. ADDITI.ON TO GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS.

TIle follo'wing paper, as an addition to Section 83 of Grand J...Iodge By-LaV\rs, was read a first time alld ordered printed: Strilre out the words "read to the Lodges to which sent at the next regular Communication, and placed on file," and add the words '"Shall be posted on a bulletin board in the ante路room of each Lodge at its stated meetings," so that the Section shall read: SEC. 83. J.loti/icaUons. In any city or town where two or more Lodges are situated, it shall be the dut~,. of the Secretary of each Lodge to notify every other Lodge in said city or town of all petitions for initiation or membership, and also of all rejections, suspensions and expulsions, which shall be posted on a bulletin board in the ante路room of each Lodge at its stated meetings, and then placed on file. JOHN D. VINCIL, I-IO'\V'ARD 'VATSON.

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HISTORICAL COMMITTEE.

The follovving paper from the Historical Committee ,vas read and ordered referred to the COnl1nittee on Ways alld 1vfeans: To the M. W. G-rancZ LocZge of Mi880U1'i A. F. & A. M.: J

The Historical Committee beg leave to report that at the last session of the Grand Lodge, the illness of 1\1.W. Bro. Lee .A... Hall, a member of this committee was assigned as the cause of the delay in our work. Since then his illness terminated fatally. Your committee have the 'work well in hand, and will soon complete the task assigned us. TIle undertaking has required much painstaldng effort: and labor, and still there is much to do in order to perfect it. In our re'port to the Grand Lodge in 1898, your committee estimated that the work, carrying out the original intention, would mal\:e a volume of some 200 pages. It was then assumed that such publication would cost from $1,000 to $1,200. 'Ye are now convinced that at least 300 pages will be required to embrace all that should appear in the volume. This will increa.se the cost several hundred dollars. We, therefore, ask that an appropriation of $1.500 be made for the purpose of carrying out the design of the Grand Lodg(~. Should less be neec1ed~ the balance can be covered back, into the treasury of the Grand Lodge. Fratern ally submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, .A..LIJAN l\IcDO,VELL, 'V. b'. KUfIN, Oom路mittee.

.A.. nnoUIlcenlents of various kinds ,vere 111ade, and the Grand Lodge ,vas OALLED FRO~f LABOR until 2 0' clock tIlis afternoon.

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION..

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lV10., October 16, 1900.

rrhe (}ranc1 Lodge convened at 2.45 0' clock, alld ,"vas by l\~. ~~V. Grand l\{asteT, Brotller C. ~{. Briggs. Officers present as at tIle morning session. Prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. H. Miller.

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001111nittees ,vere announced by

JURISPUUDENCE.-N. l\1. Givan, Ohairman; R. R. Kreger, Sej 1UOUr Hoyt, A. Fisher, Gregory S. l\liller. CHARTERED. LODGEs.-James 1\1. Breckenridge, Chair-man; 'V. R. Rhoads, 'Yard Cunningham, 1. K. Everard, Geo. :\1. 'Yells. LODGES, U. D.-Ho\\Tarc1 'Vatson, Oha'il'man; Chas. \V. Loomis, C. 'V. 1

Chastain, H\ W. Smith, ''lm. A.

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A. Jamison, Ohafl'man; John B. I-Iarris, lI. II. Getman, E. B. Jacobs, C. ,Yo Bolster, F'. 'V. Krenning, Geo. E. lVlayhall. CHARr.£y.-}:i-'. J. 'r;ygard, Chairman.; B. O.,"Vood, Geo. H. Daniel, J. P. ~ruckel', L. C. Lowr;y. CO:;\IMITTEE ON D. D. G. ~I. HEPon'rs.-'-A. ~L Hough, Ohairman,. S. Leslie, 1\1. H. DeVault, G. A. Goben, Chas. A. 'Thompson. OBll'UAIUES.-'V. 11\ E:nhn, Ohairman,. E. F. Hartzell, Juo. S. ,Vood, 1-1. 'I'. 'Yright, J. H. Pool. 'VAYS AND lVIEANS.-.J. B. Thomas, C!winnan,. J. fI. Deems, A. J. Colelllan, Chas. l\Ioore, E. T. :.\Iiller. ACCOU:K'!'s.-F. \V-. l\Iott, Ohairman _; Jno. F. Deems, E. A. Sepper, ,,\"\7. L. Re;ynolds, C. 1\1. Carter, 'T. A. DUlin, Louis Ric-bardson. BOAHDS 01" RELIEF.--\Yn1. A. Hall, Cltalrm(['}z,~' Van F. Boor, 'V. :H. Utz, Arch. Campbell, \Vnl. 1\1. Tait. PAY ROLL.-Ily. I... ibou, Ohainna-n; C. H. Jones, Reuben Barney, Jr., Ben. T. Prather, It. L. 'Vardin. rrHA~spon1'ATION AND FloTELS.-Jno. H. ParSOll, Ohairman. Rrl'uAL.-Allan l\lcDowell, Ohairman.; J. C. Finagill, Jno. C. Yocum, A. Fisher, Se:rmour Hoyt. HISTORICAL COl\DII'l"rEE.-.John D. VincH, CllairJnan; Allan l\lcDowell, v;.'"• E'. I(uhn. L:r\PINISHED BlJSI~ESS.-F. A. Kage, 07wir'1Jwn; A.S. J. Berry, Fred. ,Yo Ball, J. E. ""'alters, '·V. H. Stone. l\fASONIC H01HE.-E. F. Allen, Oha'il'rnan.: J. A. Guenther, .1. D. Dawson, Dan T. ,Vooldric1ge-, H. 'V. Ameling. ArPE.-lLS AND GHIEVANCES.-D.

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J. Tygurd, C7wiJ'nl an; Cotton.

TIU..:U.J OF 1'lASTER OF BLAIRSTOWN LODGE.-Jas.

A. S. Houston, Ed.

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L. Ross, Z. ·T. l\lartin, E. E. Pumphre:r, J. T. Short.

TRIAL OF l\fAS~'EIe OF PI~E DEE J..JODGE.-\V. :\1. 'Villiams, C71a,i'1'rnan,: l\Iilburn, J. E. Reese, Wm. :.\1. Porteous, E. L. ""'ells.

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40 REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

John D. \Tincil, C~hairrnan of the Comn1ittee all Grand l\Iaster's l~ddress, presented and read the following report,. and the san1e vvas adopted: 'ro the .:11. TV. Orand Lodge of

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Your committee to \vhom were referred the able and interesting Address of the Grand :Master, would respectfully report as follows: \Vith the Grand路 l\laster we mourn the loss of faithful Brethren, Officers and Past Grand :\fasters of this Grand I.Jodge, and recommend that his remarks on this subje('t be referred to the Committee on Obituaries. \Ve approve of the action of the Grand :Master in holding various State Lodges of Instruction, and doubt not that much good was accomplished thereb:r. \Ve have carefully examined the' Dispensations issued by the Grand :l\Iaster, as reported b;y the Grand Secretary, and approve the same, they having- been issued in strict accordance with the law. \Ye emphatically endorse the action of the Grand ~Iaster in refusing to grant Dispensations to confer Degrees out of time. The Grand l\Iaster's duty is to sustain, uphold and enforce the Iaws of this Grand Lodge, not to override them. The refusal of the Grand :Master to grant Dispensations to authorize several Lodges to appear as Lodges on SundaJ.? .for the purpose of attending Divine worship, and also one request to authorize the laying of the {~orl1er-stone of a ehurch on Sunday, is referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. \Ve note with pleasure that a number of corner-stones of public edifices have been laid by the Grand l\faster in person, or by his duly appointed proxies. Such ceremonials, when properly performed, as we doubt not they were in each instance, not only reflect credit upon the Fraternity, but, accompanied. as they were, by able路 discourses by the Grand :Master and other distinguished Brethren, tend to inform the community of the ends, aims and purposes of :B'reemasonr~y. The decisions reported by the Grand lVlaster, as also his action in the case of King Hill Lodge, Xo. 376, are referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. \Ye l'eeommend that the eharge against the Worshipful lVIaster of Blairsto\vn Lodge, No. 557, be referred to a Special Committee of five. 'Ve recommend a similar reference in relation to the charge against the \'V' ol'shipful l\Iaster of Pee Dee Lodg'e, No. 498. \Ve recommend that the report of the Grand l\faster under the heading' "Desecration of Hall," be referred to a Special Committee of fiye. vfe commend the visitation o.r the Grand l\faster to the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and extend our thanl\:s to that Body for the cordial and fraternal greeting extended to him. The t.ies of affection between the Grand Lodges of Kansas and :Missouri have always been of the closest. \Ve are bound together "by hooks of stee1." So may it ever continue.

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The Grand l\Iaster gives a pleasant account of the "\Vashing"ton l\Iemorial held at :\It. Vernon, Va., in December~ 18H9. \Ye are proud of the distinguished honor conferred upon our Grand ~Iaster in connection with this observance as the "Representative of the Central States," and of the splendid manner in which he acquitted himself on that occasion, as reported by the dail~y press. \Ye agree \vith him as to the appropriateness and usefulness of the service. We refer his remarks concerning ::\1asonic Home to the Committee on :Nlasonic Home. We congratulate this Grand Lodge on the faithful and efficient management of the affairs of the Craft dnring the dosing year. The Grand 11aster has visited almost everJ? part of this Grand Jurisdiction, conferring degrees, installing officers, laying corner-stones, and delivering pUblic and private nddresses. lIe has discharged his duties well, and is worthy of the commendation of the Craft. F'raternal1~? submitted, JOHN D. VINCIL, Ohairman) .JOSBPH S. BRO'VNE, .JA.:MES ,Yo BOYD, ~rHOS. E. GARRETT, H. E. ANDERSON, SerYice,~'

NOAH ~I. GIVAN, 1Y. R. STUBBIJgI~ITIJLD, C. C. \VOOD8, ;rCHIN R. PARSON, J. B. THOl\I.A.S, D. A. JAIHISON, F. J. TYGARD, E. F. ALLEN. A. :\1. HOUGH:, \Y. ..\1. \YILLL..'tl\IS, CommUtee.

ORATION.

1.'he Grand Orator, Rev. Brother ,~路V. F. Packard, D. D., was introduced, and delivered a very chaste and finished oration. On Ination of :Lvi. Y'l. Bro. Jos. S. Bro\\rne, the thanks of the Grand Lodge "\\"ere tendered Rev. Doctor Packard, for his superior address, and a copy "vas requested for publication in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. r1'he address is as fo110"\vs: THE LANGUAGE OF SYMBOLISlVL J.l1ost vVorshipful GranrZ .ZJ!Iastef路 and. B!reth'Ten of the Gt'and Lodge:

It ,vas said of Von Moltke, the great German general, that he was not much given to speech, but that he could be silent in ten languages, upon occasion. And I must confess that I am so deeply impressed with the great honor conferred upon me, in the invitation to address such a body as this, and so deeply sensible of my

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unfitness, that I had remained silent in your presence, were I not reminded that my hearers had passed that stage in their progress in lVIasonry where "more light" is needed, and entered the inner sanctuary, where brotherliness, sympathy and love have concreted themselves in manly hearts, that throb in sympathetic synchronism 'with any man's purpose" who strives to do his duty, however unskillful in that silvern speech whose ring declares the genuine coin of high intellectual exchange. Not long since, it was my privilege to stand at the base of that most beautiful obelisk in the world, the Washington Monument; and, as I mounted its interior car to make ascent, on my ,yay upwards I saw polished marbles, from base to summit, on which were wrought the sacred symbols of路 Freemasonry-the Holy Bible, the Square and Compass, the vVhite Apron, the Ladder, the ~ll-seeing Eye~ and all the rest;路 and, looking upon them, unfolding as a scroll before me . as I. rose, I marked in the occurrence this' profound significance: that, as Inan ascends toward that higher. manhood attained by the '"Father of his Country," whose peerless white memorial here doth pierce the sky, in the same measure doth he discern the meaning, in the depth of their significance and in the range of their application, of the mystic symbols which line this historic shaft. Man is "raised" by our Order as he discerns and incorporates the soul of its symbols; recognizing in them the speech of God, whereby the Infinite holds communion with the finite; that the . whole universe is sacramental, and symbolical; and its Author, not an Absentee, not extra-cosmical, but immanent. This is a fact man easily loses or forgets; and with its loss life loses its zest, and the heart its youth and hope. "Heaven lies about us in our infanc;y: Shades of the prison-house begin to Close upon the growing boy, But he beholds the light, and whence it fiowsI-Ie sees it in his joy. The youth who daily further from the East l\lust travel, still is nature's priest, And b;r the vision splendid Is on his way attended; At length the man perceives it die away, And fade into the light of common day."

That the "vision splendid" may not fade into the light of com路 man day," l\1:asonry came into being. She calls upon men who "daily further from the East must travel," to perceive that Hthe invisible things of God from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal H

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po\ver and di vinity;" that Truth and Nature differ only as seal and print; that all things "ve see are but symbols of divine realities; and that, HEarth is crammed with HeaYen, And e'v"ery common bush afire with God. Only he who sees takes off his shoesThe rest sit around and pluck blackberries."

In the infancy of the race, when metaphysical truth, pent up in the heart of man, could find no spoken language to convey its meanings, then'did it first seek to express itself through symbols. ~ow must the souls of Egyptian and Chaldean Magi have thrilled with ra.pture as wave after wave of thought rolled across their minds! How the immortal fires must have burned within them, as flash after flash of truth darted into their souls revealing the grand ideas of God, life, eternity and immortality! 'Such thought must find expression; and its utterance is found in the glowing symbols inter"woven into every page of ancient Eastern philosophy and mythology. True, some men perverted these symbols, and through the darkened vision of leaden instincts "exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped the creature rather than the Creator;" and the restless multitude sa\v nothing more in them than the ancients saw in the Riddle of the Sphinx; but to the responsive soul, every symbol ",vas replete with thought, and seemed ready to break under the burden of revelation. In the very cradle of the human race, the ","estern part of the Asiatic continent, the Deity commenced His development of man through things 'which appealed to the senses. ...L\.nd the genesis and the genius of man's progress through Nature up to Nature's God, are even seen to be outlined in the allegorical annals of Eden,with their mystic trees of !{nowledge, and of Life. And, here, in the far East, amid extended plains and lofty mountains, flowing rivers and gigantic forests, burning suns and scorching deserts, man was inspired with a sense of the infinite; and po'wer, boundless and measureless was his one great, overwhelming thought. He heard it roar in the fierce winds; he felt its shock in the tread of the earthqua~e; he .listened to its thundering in the storm, he gazed upon its Inovements in the august procession of suns across the firmament of night. And hence, his first great conception of the Deity was of one who could control the winds, direct the thunderbolts, and guide the march of physical forces. Through these environing and inspiring symbols nlan rose to the conception of infinite power, and apotheosized it in Zeus and Jupiter~ and enthroned it upon Mt. Olympus.

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But turning his glance in other directions, man sa'\v forms and tints of beauty, inhaled fragrant odors, listened to sweet harmonies, in strophies and anti-strophies of pain or passion; 'and the sense of the bea'lttitul a'woke in his breast, and he saw divineness in all things! The sunny glories of the day, the pale Elysian grace of lnoonlight, the crystal lake, the towering mountain, the boundless ocean, the fragrant fields, the murmur of the heather-bees, the shado'w of the vlhite swan's wing-these '\vhispered their secrets to him and awakened thought and sentiment which began to crystalize into poetry, music, art, sculpture and architecture; and in Porch and Portico, and in Acadelnic shades, man began to sing, to paint, to chiEel and to build; and Parnessus, the Mountain of the Muses, supplanted Olympus. Man noV\r began to be both speculative and operati.ve. Thought began to climb upon a. chain of sequence, whose links were unseen, from the known to the unknown; and the mind of man mounted upon the rungs of syllogism up the ladder. of Reason to logical conclusions; to put its ear to fossilized strata, and listen to the unspoken history of the buried past; to dive into the caves of the ocean and drag up the records of the ages; to seize the golden threads of light, unbraid their strands and ascertain whether they had been seconds or cycles upon their journey; to found empires; to unravel the mysteries of the nebulous worlds, and to harness the electric bogeys of the skies to the chariot of its progress. And men at length came to see that "every flower of the field is a thought blossoming; every ocean, a thought thundering its eternal bass in Nature's diapason; every bird ? thought on wings; every man a thought breathing; every star a thought gleaming; every sun a thought burning; every angel a thought worshiping; every arch-angel a thought veiling its face in the presence of the Eternal Thinker-ay, this mighty, mystical universe, one of God's thoughts shattered into ten thousand beautiful forms of expression!" IVlasonry has helped man in this progress; and its "increasing purpose" has run through the ages. It has flashed its light over the '\~'rrinklecl face of Nature, and helped man to read her strange hieroglyphics, to open the door of this vast cathedral-the visible universe--and to worship at her altars. So now, to enlightened man,"~rhe

voieeless lips of flowers are living preachers, Eaeb cup a pulpit--ever;j1' leaf a book; Supplying to bis fancy numerous teachers, From loneliest nook; :\Iidst eloistered boughs, each floral bell that swingeth, And tolls its perfume to the passing air, ?\Inkes Sabbath in the fields, and ever ringeth A ca1l to prayer.

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Not to the dome, where crumbling arch and column Attest the feebleness of mortal hand; But to that fane, most catholic and solemn, \Yhich God hath planned. To that cathedral, boundless as our wonder, "'''hose quenchless lamps the sun and moon supplies; Its choir the winds, and waves, its organ thunder, I ts dome the skies."

The world-old song began by Moses with creation's story, caught up by Hon1er's fiery energy" intensified by Dante's passionate sadness, deepened by Goethe's mystic measures; the world-old ctesi're what time, by the blue waters of the Nile, the pyramids lifted their peaks in solemn grandeur; \vhen in the green vales of Greece the temples of the gods first showed their graceful beauty; when in sunny ttaly, beside the Tiber, first grew up the Eternal Oity; the ",-orld-old hope that made the Egyptian priest strive by mystic arts to 'rend the veil that separated him from the unknown; which made the Arab astrologer gaze into the heavens to interpret the language of the stars; which nlade the Greek philosopher seek by the intensity of his thought to fathom the mystery of soul and life; which made the German scientist strive to .pen.etrate the secrets of the physical universe:-this song, this desire, this hope, Masonry has recognized and inspired from the first; and through symbol, sign and allegory has helped man on towards the goal of his hope. Zoroaster, in his Persian cave, Buddha in his Indian wood, and Jesus of Nazareth in his Garden of Gethsemane suffering that men might have the truth that purifies and uplifts,-all reveal how aspiration has filled the hearts of earth's noblest and best; and these noblest and best learned many things which their disciples were not able to receive; and vvhat they were able to receive Inust needs be imparted through symbol, parable and allegory. Thus these greatmaster~ of the soul authenticate the method of Masonry by their teaching. Our Order, in its philosophical basis, stands as firm as a pyramid, resting upon the bed-rock truth of Holy Writ, that the invisible things of the All-wise One are most clearly bodied forth by the things that are made-that is, that are visible, audible or tangible; that all the diversified phenomena of Nature, that lie as the back-ground of life, gather into a unity of purpose, and beco1?te a Providence of Goa .;' that human goodness means obedience to God, and sin means dis路 loyalty to God; and progress means power to utter God; and knowledge lneans the understanding of God's thought; and happi路 ness nleans the peace of God's approval; that all we can do answers to .some previous activity in God; that all "re can know answers to some previous knowledge in God; that all our love to God is the response of His love to us, who sent food before the hunger, the

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fountain before the thirst, beauty in the sky "and on the hills before the eye \vas fashioned; music breathing on the winds before the ear 'was framed; fragrance before the nostrils came to catch the odor; the picture before the imagination which discerned it; the sea before the ship that sailed it, and the rocks with their problems before. the young路eyed Humboldt was born. So, also, Infinite Love, Truth and Wisdom laid the facts of Masonry in the beginning, and left man, through the symbols of Nature and of Revelation to discover them. The Sun, the Moon, the Blazing Stars, the Clouded Canopy, the All路seeing Eye, the White . ~. pron, the Pillars of the Porch, the Corner Stone, the Key Stone, the Ladder, '. the "\Vinding Stair, the Rough and Rugged Road, the Burning Bush, the Plumb-Line, the Square and Compasses, the' Great and Lesser Lights, the Triangle, the Circle, the Cross, the Acacia Sprig-all these are replete with meaning and rich with disclosures of divine realities, whose priority forms the background of all. These symbols speak of God, of life, of immortality; of faith, hope, and love; of death, the judgment and the resurrection; of truth, mercy and justice; of prudence, temperance and fortitude; of charity, relief and benevolence; of patience, forbearance and tolerance; . ' of chastity, fidelity and courtesy; of diligence, self-denial and perseverance-a veritable cataract of moral pearls! But in all grand mysteries, it is a recognized fact that purity of heart and life in a man determines the degree of his perception, and the clearness of his discernment of the revelations of symbolism. Our symbols areas meaningless as the stony stare of an Egyptian Sphinx to hiln whose motives are not pure, and whose heart is not right. True light is from ,within. "The universe is the externization of the soul." 'Ve see as we are. \Ve throw either the light or the shade of our personality ouaH that our eyes behold. It is said that Nero, the cruel emperor of Rome,fled in terror from the .A.sylum of Elusis, when the mysterious sights and sounds that greeted his entrance only awakened the ghostly spectres of his past infamies; while the noble'youths of Greece found in the same sounds and sights rich disclosures, and the "vision splendid." So it is with our Order; it is an apex of advantage, a mount of vision where ineffable and ineffaceable splendors rise to view, irradiating and ennobling life; or it is an arid 'waste, 'according to the disposition of the "inner man." J\1asonry is a kind of visible music, a poem with symbols for \vords, whose rhythm. swings in measure with the march of Time, and the pulse of God; but to him whose conscience is defiled, and whose motives are .mixed, its music jangles .like a broken harp路

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string, its glorious bo路w fades from the sky, its green sward is no longer elastic to his feet, the sky is leaden to his looks, the sun itself becomes a patch of darkness, and its sublime mysteries become a jargon of empty words. One of the Inost beautiful truths and lessons of Masonry, is, that it has dared to think of human history, not as a great fiat plain on which men wandered pleasantly and aimlessly, always coming back at last to the dead camp-fires where they had slept before, but as a flight of shining stairs up \vhich men were to struggle toilsomely but eagerly towards something better. "'l"'lhe power of any life lies in expectancy. Expectancy measures the degree in which a man is living." Our Order recognizes this fact, and its Degrees attest the truth, that, the more varied and manifold a man's experiences, the better his apprehension of that of which he is apprehended by the _t\ll-seeing Eye. Every new experience through which man passes is like a jewel set in the texture of his life, on which God shines and makes interpretation, and revelation of Himself. And God has purposes still concerning man and Himself not yet unfolded even by any Thirty-T'hird Degree, to be revealed at every onward step toward that Temple '路not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." And the true l\:J:ason sees路'Those master moments grow less rare, And oftener feels that nameless air Come rumoring from he knows not where, .And touch' at whiles, Fantastic shores, The fringes fair of fair:y isles, And hails the mystic bird that bl'ings News from the inner 路courts of things'rhe eternal courier dove whose wings Are never furled; And hears the bubbling of the springs rrhatfeed the world.~'

Masonry is the hand-maid of religion,and its most powerful auxiliary. It is the grandest human institution that the world has ever seen. It towers far above the mountain tops. But it can never be an adequate substitution for religion. It makes no covenant with God for salvation. Its altars are indeed sacred, but they are hallowed only by the fealty of mutual human ties, and by fraternal love ,vhich prays for and receives the blessings of the Eternal One. It is a crystallization of the truth of the brotherhood of man, sanctified by that other truth of the Fatherhood of God; but it makes no Atonement; it offers no sacrifice for sin; it speaks of no Mediator. It never dares to say, "Look unto me and be ye saved." It creates no church, administers no ordinances. But like every human ma-

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chine and institution it comes short in its dynamics~' it lacks the po\ver to regenerate and to transform; and even a Mason may have the "form without the p01.oer of Godliness;" even a lVIason may "hold the truth in unrighteousness." Masonry cannot shed abroad the love of God in our hearts. All our precepts and symbols point to high and noble living. But only such l\iasons as lay hold of the power of the Lion ot the Tr'ibe of Judah can rise to spiritual life, and incarnate the divine realities which Masonry bodies forth to the senses. By Ineans of two trees \vas law first impressed upon man. But "chenlbims and a flaming sword at the East of the Garden of Eden, 'which turned every way to keep the way of the Tree of Life," proclainl a broken Law and a forfeited life. Only "the law of the spirit of life," learned at Calvary's bloody Tree, 路whose crimson libation of love bathed the sword of Justice in the Cherubim's hands, can atone for' man's sin and make him "free fronl the law of sin and death," and give him the right,-though he be a dying thief, wholp. Masonry ~'ould not receive,-to eat of the Tree of Life in the Paradise of God! The Cross Inust cast its shadow across the dial of our hopes, if we are to \valk amidst the splendid destinies of eternity. By this sign u;e rnust conque't! vVe 'Jnu..st pass on through Masonry to that within the Veil, and receive as the Ideal of life that glorified Manhood which .Tohn the Evangel sa vi in the inspired symbolism of the Apocalypse-the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lamb of God, blended in the Son of Man, prevailing to open the book of Human Destiny. Behold Hiln! }j'ollow Him! He in Ifis heart was ever meek and humble, And yet with Kingly pomp His numbers ran, As He foresaw how all things false shall crumble Before the free, uplifted soul of lHan; And when He was full to overflowing \Vith all the loveliness of Heaven and Earth~ Out rushed His song like molten iron glowing, YJ'o sho\v God sitting by the numblest hearth. Awake! great Spirit of the ages olden; Shiver the mists that hide thy starry lyre, And let man's soul be :yet again beholden To 'l'hee for wings to soar to her desire. To Thee the soul of man shall listen, Laying awhile its crown of thorns aside, And once again in every eye shall glisten 'l'be glory of a nature satisfied. Awake, then! 1:hou we pine for Thy great presence '1'0 make us feel the soul once more sublime; 'Ve are of far too infinite an essence ~l'o rest contented \vith the lies of Time!

Lodge of il1is801uri. Speak out! and 10! a hush of deepest wonder Shall sink o'er all this man;}~-voiced scene

As when a sudden burst of rattling thunder Shatters the blueness of a sky serene.

No further business appearing, it was a11110uncecl that an evelling sessioll vvould be held in Corinthian IIall, ~Iasollic rrenlple, for tIle exelnplificatioll of the ,vork, at 7.30 P. M:. The Gralld I...Jodge was thell CALLED FRO~I LABOR.

FIRST DAY-NIGHrr SESSION.

ST. I.. OUIS, October 16, 1900.

1.-'he Gralld Lodge 路"vas C..<\..LLED rro LABOR, pursuant to order, at 7:30 P. 1I.,by 1\f. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs, Grand NIaster. Officers in their several stations as heretofore. Prayer by acting Grand Chaplain, JOhll D路. Vincil. 'rIle following anlelldnlent was read forthe first time and ordered printed: 'Ye offer the following amendment to Article XVII, Section 207, of the By-laws of the l\10st 'Yorsbipful Grand Lodge of the State of l\'Ilssouri, on page 50: Strike out the words "by delivering or causing to be delivered by a ~raster Mason, to the delinquent, a copy of the same, ten days before the Communication at which he is to appear; but should his residence be more than five miles from the place of I..odge meeting, or be unknown, then a notice forwarded to his last known place of residence, twenty days before the date at which he is to appear shall be sufficient," and路 insert the words: "By delivering or causing to be delivered by a l\Iaster l\Iason, or by forwarding by registered mail to the delinquent, at his last known address, a copy of the same, twent;y days before the communication at whicb he is to appear." So that the amended portion of the section ,yill read, "Such notice shaH be served by the Secretary, by forwarding bYl'egistered mail, to the delinquent, at his last known address, a copy of the same, twenty days befoi'e the Communication at whkh he is to appear." ,<

Fraternally submitted,

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WATSON, EDEN REI1JD, HENRY LIHOU,

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rrhe Grand l\faster announced that the sessioIl is for the exenlplification of the\vork, and placed the C;'rand Lodge in charge of R. "T. Bro . .i\llan l\JcDo,vell, Granel Lecturer, \vho proceeded to exen1plify the \vork of the first degree, assisted by the other Grand ()ffieers. Follov{ing the exelnplification of the first degree, the (trand Lodge ente~'ec1 upon the exen1plificatio.n of the ,york of the second degree. .l~_t the conclusion of the cerernonies in this degree, the (irund I--Iodge \vas CALLTÂŁD FROl\{ LABOR until to-n10rro'\\? at 9 o'cloek.

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C)ctober 17, 1900.

nil. vV. Grand I-Jodge was CALLED 'rOLABOR at n o'clock by C~rand l\fasterBriggs. Grand ()fficers present as heretofore. Prayer ,vas offered by Rev. \,r. F. Packard, D. D. rfhe 11linutes of the sessiolls of yesterday, 11lorning, afternoon and night, ,vere read and approved. ~rhe

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.A. ll1enl0rial \vaspresentecl and read, and referred to the COlll111ittee on Jurisprudence, fron1 (;alifornia Lodge, No. 183, and also fron1 i\..sh (~-rove Lodge, No. 100. SECOND READING.

rr-'he anlendlllents to I3y-La\vs presented yesterday \",ere read a second tj111e. RESOLUTION.

'1"he resolution offered yesterday by ll. vV. Bro. l\.llaIl l\IcDovlel1, autllorizing the Grand Lecturer to hold one or 11lore Schools of Instruction for the benefit of District Lecturers (\vhieh had been postponed) ,vas taken up, discussed and adopted. It \\1'llS then referred to the COlnnlittee on 'Vays

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OBITUARIES.

\\r ol'shipful Brother 'V', ]~.IZuhn, Chairnlan of the COll1Inittee 011 Obituaries, read the follo\ving report touching the honored dead of this and sister jurisdictions. 'The report ,vas adopted unaninl0usly by a rising vote. '1'0 flu.' .11.

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Jli88ouri, J. P. & ..t. Jl.: returning year. flc)\vers bloom and the gT:lSS grows 1:1Utt murk the resting plaee of some (me \v110 met even the nOWf~l.'S so reeenUy pl:ulte-d. the withered gray ptu'th. bea l' mute testimony that. flS if hut the shroud were the grim minist(·r. \vhile the wilmournful ('adt'n("(-~ to the tninor whispering of the

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hillocks ago: f()l'get-nle-not. thp IHl.l·P, yesterday. 1he pall anel low and ('-Inl swayed in wind. It again IH::~('()n1es ()Ilt' ]Hlllo'we(] and sacred duty t(l w<:~an: a chaplet of irnmol'reIlp:"i. and plaep them upon tIl(' gl'an;~s of our departed In·(~thl'ell. Tlleyhave paid natnl'f~'s debt. their voie(~S nr(\ hllSlH~d. th(~ light has del)art(~d f1'()m the' e.\"(\: their \Vann hPHl't:-; arE~ stilled. I)eath I1tlS claimed its with ns (me

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()""n. "How wondc'l'flll is death; IIis reign is in tht~ tninted SE\LHllchel'! He homage of all el'entecl things: his snbjects n re the monarchs and lwasants. thpl'iC"h and tllP 1)001'. the great and tl)(~ humble. 011. Death. who shail resist thy imp()l'ions rnandate, who shall bid the(: defiance. Tboll whf) through long ages hast touched with })ntl'ifying breath. and left of all the beantiful and great nought but loathsomenE:>,ss and ruin. Aye. who ean eont.:md with tlH~P for victory':" But-dE~ma nels

"Life lies in Embryo. never free rrill natnr(~ yields her breath, rrill 'rinH~ bee01Ut$ eternity, And :JIan is born in Death." Life to them may have b(~heldman:;..' a crushed hope. Yet has fulfilled many a fond dream. LIad life no aspirations. then years would b(~ merely playthings. Had the heart no longings. eontentment vlould reign supreme. Had llOrll~ 110 fruItion, then a day would be an et(~rl1ity of years. I"ife \"ithout the :\Iason's hopewoulcl he :l. tragedy. But a life with a Hope and a Il'nith that reaehes beyond this mortal spllere. becomes a life unending. it partakes of immortality. Suell was theirs. ~rlH~ following is a brief reeordof the honored dead of Sister .1nrisdie tions: M

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:\1. \Y. I~l'o. Samuel

,Yo \Villiams, Past (}rand .Master, born .A.ugust

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:\1a1'e11 14, nlOfl: in his 72d year: a lawyer by profession. He ~lS (}l'Hnd :\Iaster in 1870, Grand High Priest in 1873, n1.· Ill. (}l'and l\[aster in 1870, and G'l'and COnlnUll1d~r .in 1873. :\f. \V. Bro. Robert 1\1. Smith, Grand :\laster, born .January 27, 1860. \Yhil~ 011 a yisit in Galveston, rrex., be was lost in that awful catastrophe of Septemher S. 1 DOn. IIis body \vas never recovered. Aged 40 sears. 18SS: served

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\V. Bro. 'j'homas rrrounee, Past Grand 1822 ; died ,June 8, IHOO; aged 78 years. ~1.

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COLU],IBIA.

l\1. \V. Bro. Isaac LaRue Johnson, Past Grand l\:faster; born October 16, 1837; died December 28, 1899; aged 62 years. A lawyer by profession, serving as Grand :\Iaster in 1874, and Grand High Priest in 1877. CONNECTICU'l'.

1\1. W". Bro. Dwight Phelps, Past Grand :Master; born September 3, 1834; died September 6, 1899; aged 65 years. A physician by profession, serving as Grand l\laster in 1875, Grand High Priest in 1880, and Grand l\laster of Grand Council in 1877. 1\1. "'.... Bro. James H. V\TaIsh, Past Grand l\laster; born Februar:y 10, 1831; died December 16, 1899; aged 68 years. GEORGIA.

1\1. W. Bro. John P. Shannon, Past Grand :Master, died September 16, 1900. INDIA~A.

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Bro. Thos. B. Long, Past Grand l\laster, Past Grand High Priest, Past M. Ill. Grand Master, and Grand Correspondent of the Grand Chapter; born October 2'5, 1836; died July 2, 1900; aged 64 years. 1\1. W.. Bro. Nicholas R. Ruckle, Past Grand lVlaster, Past Grand Commander, and Grand Correspondent, aged 62 years. 1\1.

ILLINOIS.

1\1. ,Yo Bro. Harrison Dills, Past Grand 1\laster; born l\Iay 13, 1812; died November 1, 1899; aged 87 years. IOWA.

M. W. Bro. Bdward A. GUilbert, Past Grand Master, Past Grand I-Iigh Priest; born June' 12, 1827; died :March 4, 1900; aged 73 .years. KANSAS.

:M. W. Bro. Silas E. Shelden, Past Grand l\!Iaster, Past Grand I-Iigh Priest, Past Grand Commander; born June 5, 1837; died April 19, 1900; aged 63 years. R. W. Bro. Cyrus K. Holliday, Past Deputy Grand 1\faster; born April 3, 1826; died :March 2'9, 1900; aged 74 years. :M. 'V. Bro. Jacob DeWitt, Past Grand Master, Past Grand :High Priest, Past Grand Commander, Grand Correspondent and Grand Secretary of Grand Chapter; born January 8, 1834; died January 28, 1900; aged 76 years. KENTUCKY.

1\'1. W. Bro. John Speed Smith, Past Grand Master,Past Grand I-Iigh Priest,

and Grand Prelate at the time of his death; born in 1844; died February 8, 1900; aged 66 years. ~!ICHIG.A.N.

M. 'V. September l\Jr. W. died July

John S. Cross, Past Grand l\:faster; born l\Jfay 4, 1849; died 18, 1899; aged 50路 years. Alanson Partridge, Past Grand l\laster; born January 8, 1824; 7, 1900; aged 76 years.

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1\1. ,V. Bro. Hiram Chase, Past Grand l\faster; born in Charleston, 1\1:as8., in 1.818; died April 5, 1900; aged 82 years. l\lON~rANA.

R. 'V. Bro. Henry Chappel, Deputy Grand l\faster; born October 1, 1861; died January 10, 1900; aged 39 years. :NORTH CAItOLINA.

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Bro. Horace l\.L l\funson, Past Grand Master. Past Grand Commander and Grand Recorder of Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery; died September 9, 1900; aged 74 years. l\f.

OREGON.

M. ,Yo Bro. rrhomas G. Reams, Past Grand Master; born December 15, 1839; died February 21, 1900; aged 61 years. l\L W. Bro. Robert Clow, Past Grand Master; born July 10, 1837; died Janual'y5, 1900; aged 63 years. TENNESSEE.

l\L w... Bro. George IT. :Morgan, Past Grand Master; born September 5, 1841; died July 27, 1000; aged 69 years. W A.SHINGTON.

1\1. W. Bro. James E. Edlniston, Past Grand l\Iaster; born l\farch 29, 1849; died 路l\lay 9, 1900; aged 51 years.

:.M:. ,v. Bro. Platt A. Preston, Past Grand Master; 1837: died lVlarch 12, 1900; aged 63 years.

born November 1,

WEST 'VIRGINIA..

lVr. "'''. Alexander nI. Evans, Past Grand l\faster, and Past Grand High Priest; born November 30, 1842 ; died October 16, 1899; aged 57 years. WISCONSIN.

H.. ,Yo Bro..Tohn ,V. Laflin, Grand Secretary; born November 24, 1844; clied August 30, 1900; aged 66 years. He had served as Grand Secretary

of the Grand Lodge, Secretary of the Grand Chapter and Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery for over 17 yea rs. Our own Jurisdiction mournsLESLIE OREAR. GItAND JUNIOR

STEWARD.

R. 'V. Bro. Leslie Orear died at Colorado Springs, Col., June 2,'6, 1900; aged 46 years. IIis death came as a surprise to many. ~e had suffered for a brief period, and had gone to the mountains of Colorado to obtain relief. Here the, silent l\!essenger came and took with Him the soul of one of Missouri's noblest and best sons. . Brother Orear was born in 1\1t. Sterling, I{y., January 3,1854, settled at l\Iarshall, 1\10., in 1879. Here he established himself in the practice of law, and won for himself the confidence of the community, and a high rank in his profession.

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lIe ,,'as m(ld(~ n :\lnstel' ::\Iason in Kel1ttHJ(\' ••lnne S. 1875. and served as in 187~J. He was eXttlted to the IUlyal Arch inJIardl. 1870. and sel'n~d "as lIig'h Priest In 1877. .LIe receIved the ()rders of Knighthood in I~el1tueky. ::11)(1 betonH~ ('lmrtel' :Jlt'111bel' of. ::.\Iissoul'i (\)mmandery, Xo. HH, :lt~Jal'shnll, in 1."'82. lIe was elected Grand ('ommnndel' in ISH;). In tlw nl'HIHl IAH]gp he was always an actin~ member. having tilled many of the IlHISt Important thail'manships with signal ability. IIis yoIee was also for the higher illtt~l'ests of }\JasOl1l'Y, and the Jlasonit 1Jorne fonnd in him one of its earliest and zealous eompa,nion and friend. T'lle WC)1'(1s so fittingly spol.:en in the 111PU101'ial of the (}l'alld CornDlallClel'Y 1(>se none ()f theil' 1\)1'(:e: "He \vas tl'ue and faithful in all l1is relations to his f(~llow rnen. lIe ,yas genial~ amiable~ loved. and loving, and set before his nl'f~thl'PIl Uw bright exnmrde of a just and upl'ight man." ~hlstf.'l'

"X(H1P knew him bnt to love him. ?\one named him but to praise," IIAHR YKEI·~?\E. 1',\.8'1'

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:\L \V. IJl'o. lIntT;\' I'.:etme died at his hom(~ in St. .loseph. .:\10 ...Jnl~' .) lfHH); aged ;:-):~ years. But n few )'eal'S have- passed sinee the IHn'!)le of (HII' Fraternit,vl'ested upcm his shoulders as our Cirand ::.\Iaster. Xow. in this organization w11ie11 he loYed, and ()V(~l' whieh he onee ruled, we bear to his 'name 0111' tribnte. Brothel' E:eene was bOl'n in Bristol. England, Sept(~mb<:~r IS. 18-4:7. In lSH7 he tame to the land of his adoptiol1~ settling in St. Joseph, wl.lel'E~ he engaged in mel'enntiIe Inn'snits.. and served as County .Judge in 188H and, lSno. lIe \\'I1S made a .:\Iason i.n Sr. ,Jost~ph I.lodgf.~. 1\"0. 78, S(lopterllber 21. 187;). serving: as )1a.ster in 188B. He was lllud(~ a Ro:val Arch JIason in ApriL l87G, a Seleet ?\Iaster, :\"ovember 27, 1880. and KnIghted, July 15, 187ft It waR. however. in C:l'aft )Jasonry that: Bl'other Keene devoted his labors. As n Hitnn list he was superior. and served as l)istriet Deputy (}l'<.lnd .:\Inster. nud Distriet I)ermty (}rand Lecturer from 1886 until 18H8. In the' (iranc1 Lodge he served as S(~niol' Cil'and Steward in 18SG. n.dvaneing regnlarly until, on the 12th of Octol:H~r, lSHB. he was (~l(~eted l\Iost "'orsh1prul Grand ::\Instf.~r. Brother I\:f~ene was an inspiration of faithfulness : llis Hip was a pledg(~ to do one's duty where it lay. "()ver at last, the toil and the struggle" The sig'hing,. tlH~ heartache. tlH~ wearing strife. rIhe waiting, the watehing, the long days of nng:uish. The months and the years of a long ns(~f111 life. C>yer at last, ovel' at last."

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:\1. ,Y. Bro. I . ee A. lIall cli(:,d at his home in St. Louis, Priday. ])eeember 1;;. Isnn: aged H7 years and nineteen days. ~rhis mer€~ announcement might be sufficient. Brother Hall needs no eulogium. IIis pl'es(~nee has been hefore us for many years: his ~Iasonie career is our legaey. rI'here are eharaeters whose persJnality has left an iInpress upon the h(~al'ts of men. }lnd before whieh \V(~ b()\vec1 in si1(~nee. ~rhe tribute of unspoken ,yords bears with it more than volumes. Sueh was his. Brothel' Hall was born in \Yarren County, ()hio. Xovembel' ::!G. 1882. In :\lay, 1840, the family loeated in St. LOllis, 'where he received his

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g'I'ew tIl manhood. and E~nga,ged in the professicm of law. and. of IH1siness IHlTSl1 its . .He was made H. ::\Jast{~r :.\Iason in (;eOl'gE~ \Ynshington Lodge. ::\0. n, 8t. Lend:'4. Avril :2:). 18::-.-4-. :'4el'vin'g as :.\laster in ;:o;tanton Lodge, ~o. 177, Illinois. In 18G7. lllHHl his retul'n. he sPl'ved as ~lastel' in t~lal'l;:sYille I . . odge. No. 17.

hlTI' ,n:.';ll'S. in (lther

nIH} Pel'sen~rml('e

Lodg;e. .:\0. fl2. ::\lis50111'1. "'hile residing in Pil;:e Connty. he seryed as District l)epl1ty Gl'und:\Iaster for 1iye years. lIe was exalted to the H()yal Arch in 8t. I.• ouis Chapter, :.\""0. S. X()vemb(:~l' j, 1834, serving tiS IIigh Priest in ] SiS, President of the Holy (H'der of High Priesthood 1'01' 1:\\·('1\"(:. years. and was elected (}l'anc1 n:ig'h Priest of the Cirancl Chaptel' of Hoyal Ar<:11 :\lasons ()f :\lissol1l'i in J 88;-L lIe was made a Select :\Iastcl' in St. Louis COllneil, ~o. 1. in (Jctobel' Ii, lSGH, serving as Th. Ill. :.\laster in 1884. Be l'eeeived th<.~ Order of Christian Knighthood in St. Louis Commandel·y,.:\Ial'ch ln, 18G;·:. . .In the (;1'and r.. odgf', airel' sCl'"ingin :various al)pointive ofji(,t~s. he was elected .Junior Gl'Hrld 'Yarden in 1880, and (}l'Hlld :.\lastcr in ISSa. Sincp 1884, he has served continuously as the Chairrnan of the Committee on ('hal·tered Lodges. Brothel' lIn 11 \vas a zealous :\[ason. a christian. Pil'll1 in his (,(Hlvietion duty, Rnd to thnt ".;11i('11 be belicyed to be right. :yet ,vUhal a l\indly ('011,..;idcrHtion for thos(~ \\;ith whom IH::~· dit1'el'ed. In this () rand Lodge, he" was H wise c()1ll1sellol·. T1'111y onc()f the Sages has fallen. "Sel'elH~ly

to llis final r(~st he passed: the soft memories of llis virtues yet Lingf.ll' like t\vilight hues, when the Bright sun is set." \YhiJ(~

HEV.

;IOH~

\V. HOBIXSOX.

Itrother .John \Y. Hol>iuson was 1)01'11 in Campbell t'onnty. Virginia. April I:), 1824: died September:!:.!. HH)(): aged 7G years. Bl'OtlH~l' Itobinson was ulacle a :\lastel' :\Iasol1 in F'ulton Lodge,~o. 48• .June :2':~, 1847, ()n I>t:>eembel' 21. ] 878, he nfti1ia,tecl with BOllhomln(~ Lodge, :'\0. .J:), Jlanehester. He served this Lodge as ',"\)l'shipfnl :.\lastel' in ISS0: subs(:,quentl;v IH~ dimitted and affiliated wi til Oecidental Lodge, ~o, 1GB. Rt. Louis, of which he remained a member until his death. Ht~ has serycd the f:;'rand Loc1gt~ as G1'31ic1 (~hnplain since lSD(I.

Brothel' Hobinson, at the age of 14, united with the :Uetlloc1ist (~hl1l'ch, and in I·~ebl'ual':V, 184n, was authorized to. preach the Gospel. He was soon thereafter ol'd.nined Ih.~aeon and Elder in· the ministl'S, and in 1874 was admitted into the 8t. Louis (~onferenee as H. traveling preaeher. 'rhis relation he snstHined to his ehosell (,ln11'ell to the day of his death. He has obeyed the summons of the I>ivine :\Iaster. Hnd at the feet of Him \VllOlnhe faithfully served, 'he was bldclQl1 to enter into the ;joys, of his Lord. . This closes the Heeol'd of the sacred dead in the ranks of the Grand ()ffieel's of our <.;\vn and Sister ;Iurisdietions. \Yhile we mention only tllose who had onee attained to offieial distinction, W(~· realize that many otllers of E~qual:\Iasol1ic zeaI~ equal and often" of higher intellectual and moral power from .the ranks of the laborers in the qlulrri(~S, have fallen. 'rhey ha.ve joined the unnull111erec1 host that sleep beneath the grass and the flowers. Xeal']Y fourteen thousand of our Brethren join, annually, that innumer,ahl~ army that hay€' said th(~ir last fHrewell, that a,wait the dawning of

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P'l"oceedings oj the

the morning. 'Ve plant the sprig of acacia more often' as the years roil by; more golden links connect us with the unseen shore. Our anchors may be weighed, our ship may sail, our Pilot may be standing at the wheel, the sails may be filling with the fresbing breeze for that golden shore; yet amid all these hurr:,ying scenes, l\1asonry whispers a hope, l\Iasonr~J' sets a bright star, :Masonry knows no death, l\Iasonry sings :Hallelujah! "I hear it singing-singing sweeti:~t, Softl~路 in an undertone; Singing as our God had taught it, 'It is better farther on.' "

"Night and day it brings the message, Sings it when I sit alone, Sings it so my heart can hear it, 'It is better farther on.' " "Sings it when the skJJ' is wintry, 'Yhen the winds are making moan Sings it when the dark is falling, 'It is better farther on.' " "Sings it in my silent chamber, ,Vhen with sorrow's pangs I moau, Sings it as the shadows lengthen, 'It is better farther on.' " "Sits upon the bier and sings it, Sings of dea r ones dead and gone~ Sings it to celestial music, 'YOtI will find them farther on.'"

"Farther on, 011, how much farther? Count the milestones, one by one, No, not counting; only 'waiting, 'It is better farther on.' " Ii'raternally submitted. "\Yl\.:L F. KUHN, E~I.A.NUEL

F. I-IARTZELI.., JNO. S. WOOD, J. R. POOL, OO1i1,1nittee.

CHARTERED LODGES.

rfhe C0111Ulittee on Chartered Lodges, tllrough its Chair-

rnan, Brother James M. Breckenridge, submitted the following report, vvhich was adopted. To the M. W. G1'ancl Lodge of llI路isso1.t1路'i J A.. F. 11: A. M.:

Your Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submit the following l'eport: Total number of Lodges shown ,.......... 564

Grand Lodge oJ Missouri. .-\ccounted for as follows: Lodges reported Lodges not reported Charters arrested Lodges consolidated Charters surrendered ~racant numbers on register

545 5 2 2 2 S 564

"V'e have examined the returns, and find all correct except the following: Nos. 27, 38, 42, 140, 154, 185, 202, 209, 214, 224, 240, 278, 280, 301 309, 425, 477, 482, 504, 524, 531, 555-Total, 22. Of the retu rns found correct, the following has not paid Grand Lodge dues: No. 514-Total 1. f

No report has been received froin the follo'wing Lodges: 56, 157, 328, 428, 540-Total. :J. Charters arrested: ~os. 37, 264-'Total, 2. I.lodges consolidated: Nos. 289, 298-Total, 2. Charters surrendered: Nos. 44, 402-Total, 2. The vacant nunlbers on the ,register are: Nos. 250, 341, 384, 385, 409, 446, 447, 513-Total, 8.

~os.

The returns are in very creditable. shape, a fact due primaril;y to care and intelligent effort on the part of the yarious secretaries, and to the Grand Secretary as well, through s;ystematic labor in checking and correction. 'rhe errors in a few isolated cases suggest the advisability of the Lodges in question instituting an inquir:r as to the fitness of their secretaries for the orIices they hold, before the next annual election. The majority, however, consist in omission of dates of Charter, and of death, of admission or dimitting of Brethren, and excess of shortage in roll of membership or officers. Some reports lack the signature of the Worshipful :Master; some omit a financial statement; and some have lost their I.Jodge seal. The greater part of above are so clearly due to carelessness. that we suggest that all secretaries retain a duplicate copy of their report to the Grand Lodge each ~,"ear, for reference when maldng up their return for the year following. A study of the membership of the Subordinate Lodges of this Grand Jurisdiction, embracing over 33,000 Brethren, reveals a vast range of difference in nUIubers. Tuscan, No. 360, leads with 463 members, Temple, No. 299, stancling second, with 452. At the other extreme, Woodlawn, No. 223, appears, with 11 members; Concord, No. 154, with 12; Clifton I-lill, No. 161, with 13; and Powell, No. 173, with 14 members. We recommend that the incoming Grand Master instruct his Deputies, in whose Districts the Lodges aboYe named are situated, whose membership bas fallen below their Charter requirement, to examine into their condition, and endeavor to restqre them "to renewed activity.

jJ.roceeclings oj' the

[Oct.

\\.(~ ha\"e :.1 pet"ition fronl Farmersville Lodge~ Xo. ;-:88. in due forrn. dated !ll(,tobel' 2. 1HOO. stating that the })laee of meeting had bet~n changed to Chula. .\Io .. and })l'n:ving that their name be changed to Chula Lodge. Xo. :~88. \Ye l'€Cfllnmend that their petiti(Hl bf.~ granted.

At previous ('ommnnic'ntions of this Body. \Yorshipful Brothel' I.. ee A. Hnll acted as ('hairman of this (\ommittt"l(~. He has since passed to his 1'E'ward. and it is tHtin,go that one of the many th:lds in which he labored in t1H:> intel'e~t of Free :\lasonl'Y. should yit~lc1 with its harvest a flower of tribute to his nH~mory. I.. ('t it be said that .:\liSSOlll'i :\Iasonry is the better for his having 1)e:"ll :l Bl'otlH'r among liS. nnd that we rest secure in the belief that in mort:' :.;lo1'ions !ields of usefnlnc>ss and honor. he is at labor in the ('t:destial Lodgp· abovp.

11'l'aterllal1y submitted, .JAl\IES l\I. BnECKI'~:\HII)GE. (j EO. I.I. ,rELI"S: \rAUD ('lJXXIXGIIA:U, I. ~, EYEHAHD~ \V. H.

I·~[I()AD1·~S.

Committee.

AMENDMENT ADOPTED .

.41..111elHlnlent to Section 198 of the By-I.Ja\vs, subnlittec1 in ISBB, \vas called up and adopted. rrhe Section as adopted reads as follo\vs : So that tlll~ Section as nnwnded. will read as follows: "A Lodge. as snell. may attend the funeral of a (h~ceased Brothel' and (l('('ompally .the remains being conveyed to the T>laee., of inteI'Illpnt, wlletlH~r the Lodge, or any other ::\lasonic body, perform the ::\1asonie funeral rites. <It the grave. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to pl'eyent the a.ppointment of n(Hl-::\Iasonie paIl-bearers by the famil Jr of the d.eceased. or prevent any ehnreh or moral and ben(:~Yolent soeiety from uniting in the funeral IH'oeession, 01' from rendt~ril1g its eerernonies at the graye. 01' })l'f:lvent any eivie 01.' Imblie demonstration of l'espf:let for the dec-eased Brother."

ACCOUNTS.

Brother l~". \V". j\Iott, for the C;on.1111ittee on l\ccounts, sub-. lllitted the follo,ving report, and the sanlB was adopted. ST. LOUIS., October 10. lHOC). :1'0 the

JI. lV. G-ran·d Lodgc of

JIiS80UJ'(• .::t,

]1'1,

,f A . .11.:

Your Committee on Aceounts respectfully report that we have luad€' H eftrt:,ful examination of the 1inaneial returns from all the Subordinat{.. Lodge,S submitt(~d to ns by the <]l'and Secretary, as well as the cash books. of the Grand Seeretary and Grand 'l'reasurel' sinee the dose of the last·

('ommunlcation of thp Hl'and I . . odge of ISUn. and find that tlH::~Y baI::uH'I~ to a '\'e sllbrnIt the following revort in dptail 1'01' your information:

\·,~nt.

J ~::lla net' on hand O(·tob(ll' 1 :~. Cash Bonds

18H~ •.

viz: ~a4,102

It!

1 (),()()() 00 Hl'~CEI

~44.1():.!] n

PTS.

. $1,0(10 0(1

I ~nlall(~e (lues ill arrears lSnn

,.:\('eOl1nt. Dues 1$100..Augllst 1 to and including Ckto-

bel'

Charter

. al,741 3U

I"e(~s

l)jsp(~nsatiol1

(4) l~"\ees

(7)

80 OIl

210 00

From Defnnet Lodges, viz. : Salp of Cunton proI'el·ty ~;)On on Bn]e of .Tneksollville property 20(> 00 IIa11 rents and I)ues from restored meml'>el-s ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. :ZJ,4 :J7 Sale of three lnu'inl lots in Beller()ntain(~ Cemetpry .. -4 ~I..!% il1tel'(~st on ~lO,n()n honds . 'J'otn I l'ptp·ipts. 1000

n14 ;:ti 80 00 4G() 00

*:.:;4,4;-.C) (i:!

UI'Ul1d total. ilH'luding balal)('e on hand (h~tol;(:ll' 18. 18fH) .... ~7S.:)j2 81 DI~n \: ItSI~':\1 E);''rS.

Printing- PI'oeeediugs (;rand Lodge ISDn. POHtagE.~ $:!87 0(1 Printing and 8ta.tionery... 4:~~:! ;-'.;~ ('Jerk UOO 00 'relephone

GO Of)

lee Safe Deposit Box.......... City Direetol'j' Hailroad agent issuing (~ertitientes ,"

J 5 ()O ;; 00

reeommended by

,'rays and :\Ieans

$lJ){)()

G Of) 1 0 fH) $1,41G 1:3

Rent Grand Seel~etary's ()ftiee. ~~:-:~:-~ Salary Grund Seeretary . Salary Committee Fore~igl1 (~orrespondenee . Salary C}rand 'rl'eaSUI'er . Salary (}l'and T.. eeturer . Salul';r (]rand 'riler . Expenst.'\s Grand ~Iaster , . Expenses, ,Per Diem, Special I;Jeputies .. Expenses t~ommunieation (truncI Lodg'e 18n~) . Expens-es ('ommuniC'ations, l\Iileage. P~~r nh~m of l\lembers . Charity . Portraits of ·P. G. :\!. Allen and G. :\1. I~riggs , . 'rot,al on

.Jj)j)}·Oj)J·ftltIOJI.

:tini4 no

00 2,500 f)O 8:';(1

:)00 00

150

()O

:!;~50

1.;:~;-',O

uno

Of)

2.500 00

,:)00 150 2,:!0() 150

()O

:!:! 81

00 00 00 ;)00 00 100 00

IH!) 50

4,7lHO ....I •. ) G:!;) 00 ~.>

4,;'--.82 ::W H25 00

50 00

*14,iBS 17

*14,77H in

150 00

;}OO 00

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Comrnitft~e

Proceedings oj" the

I Oct,

~ras(mlc II Ollle account paid b;~r order of

Grand Lodge $1~372 :\Jasonic Card Register System paid by 300 order of Grand I.odge . 'Yashlngton :\lemorial Celebration paid. 320 b;r order of Grand Lodge . 530 Expenses of six Representatives to same. Funerals of Grand Chaplain and P. G. ~L Hall. for Lh:-ery and Floral Designs 81 ordered b:r Grand ~raster . •1ohu R. Parsons~ for Grand I.odge Sup~ 124 plies ordered by the Grand l\faster.

00 00 00

00 50

$31,525 67 17nanthorized, bnt necessary, expenses as follows: Expenses Grand Tiler to Kansas City $21 55 Expenses Cornerstone Laying. 14 20 Taxes 12 64 Dues refunded to IJodges (overpayment) 13 50 Insurance Civil Bend Hall.. 5 45 Commission on sale Canton and Jacksonville ,properties. 28 65 Exchange on checks........ 14 51 110 50 Total Expenditures $31~636 17 Balance cash on hand,' including $10,000 Bonds 46,916 64 l'otal

$78,552 81

In the list of itemized expenditures as above, you will note that there are four items where the aggregate amount is $453.19 le88 than the appropriation.• arising from the fact that the rent of the office of the Grand Secretary was reduced from $75 to $70 per month, printing proceedings, $26 less, eost of :Masonic RegIster, $300, in lieu of $600, and expenses, per (Uem, of Special Deputy, $77.19 less. In· three items you will find the total exceeds the appropriation by $174.57, explained by the difference, $66.13, between $1,350 appropriated, and $1,416.13 expended ~ the mileage and per diem was $58.44 more, and that the portraits of both P. G. M. Allen and our present G. :M:. were painted ,and paid for at the same time. The items of $81 for funeral expenses of our late P. G. l\f. Hall and Grand Chaplain Robinson, and $124.50 for Grand Lodge Supplies, were authorized by our present Grand :h1:aster. The last items on the list aggregating $110.50 were unauthorized, and your examinatio~ of them will disclose the fact that they were unfoJ:eseen, but necessary, and when they do arise, the Grand Secreta.ry must of necessity ac!yance the amount. To relieve his ·embarrassment, we would recommend that a contingent fund of at least $250 be created and set aside for purposes of tbis kind. 'Ve would respectfully call the attention of the Subordinate Lodges to the fact that dues to the Grand Lodge are payable

1900.J

Grrand Lodge oj jIissourri.

a t the office of the Granel Secretar:r, and that any charges for exchange on cheeks must be borne by them and not by the Grand Lodge. In conclusion your Committee desires to say that at no time in the history of our Granel Lodge have our subordinate Lodges been so !H'ompt in making their returns, and of all who reported, only one failed to pay its dnes. Out of 556 Lodges only five taUecl to 'J1take a,ny 're[Jort~ and the balance, $46,910.G4 on band justi11es us in commenting on this fact. \Ye found the finaneial recoros of tbe Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer in good order as usual. Fraternally submitted, F. \V. l\IOTT, JOlIN :H. DEE~IS, E. A. SAPPBR,

Oommittee.

MEMORIAL .

.A. nlemorial from Ashlar Lodge, No. 306, \vas read, alld on Inotion referred to the C01111nittee on Ways alld l\feans. ERWIN ELLIS.

ll. \V. Bro. John \V. Farris submitted alllotiol1, \vhich ,vas adopted, directing tIle Grand Secretar~y to set apart a Melnorial page ill tIle Proceedings of the Grand I-JoClge in honor of Brother Erwin Ellis. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

The following report on Unfinished Business ,vas subInitted by Brother Fred A. Rage, Chairlnan, and the saUle \vas adopted. S~r.

LOUIS, }10. .7

October 16, 1900.

'Po the M. "lV. Grand Lodge of M'l880U.'t'i., ...4.. F. (G ..4.. M.:

Your Committee on Unfinished Business would respectfully report that the only unfinished business we find is, action on Amendments to Constitution and By-Laws, which were submitted at the last annual session. See Pages 路101 and 102, Proceedings of 1899. Pl'aternally snbmitted, FRED. .A. KAGE, 'VILLIA~I H. STONE, JNO. E. W AIJTERS, A. S. J. BEERY, 001n'1H路ittee.

PJ'oceed£ngs of the

[C)et.

SPECIAL ORDER.

()n Ination of 1\1. "T. Bro. R. ]~ ..A.nderson, the hour of 3 o'clock this afternoon ,ras set apart for the cOl1sideratioll of the proposed arnendment to Section 125 of the C;-rand I..Iodge I:~y .. 'La\vs. BURIAL SERVICE.

()n lilotion of IL ·\V. 131'0. Chas. S. Cilaspell, the C~rand .Lodge authorjzed the appointnlent of a c0111rnittee to revise

tlleBurial Service no\v j n use. READY MONUMENT.

It "\V' . Bro. f\... S. Flouston, (jhairlnan of the C~on]ll1itt.ee OIl Ready l\lonun1ent, sublnitted the follo\ving report. ~rlle saIne \vas adopted and referred to the C01l1111ittee 011 ,\1 ays and .:\Ieans to provide funds for the proposed. n10nU111ent. To tlie JI. It". Ura luI Lodyc

JIis8(Juri..l. P. ,(..J . .1[.: ('.Heady (lied at his home in St. Louis on .July :n. 1888, aged ;j;j yt:!:ll'S, .nlc1\Va~ IHll'ip(l with tIle C;rand II(lno1's of 1lasonry in Bellefontaine ('PIllerery. IIt' was nl'nnd JIaster in 1877. ..-\tllis death, his widow having but a small psta te left bpI'. and l'(~l.ving on the assnrances of his :\Jasonie Brethren 1'0 perform ll1H t duty and sel'vicp for bel'. took no steps to erect a mounmen t his gl'H Ye. h.Y nnfOl'tlll1ate investments. slH~ has lost most of' her slen(h~r means. and la:-it year was forcNl by stern l1ee(~ssity to dispose of her lot in the (\~nwtel'Y in this city. and had the rel'nnins of her husband removed to tIle (~emetel'.v at :.\JElxieo• .:\J.o., where tll(~Y no\v He nnmarked and unhonored . .-\. I~rOlhel' who gave 80 much time anel means to tlH~ eause of I;"reemasonl'~' deserves more after his death than the nH.),r(~ fOl'lnalities· of Obituari(~s and told obseqnies. and we re('()mmend that this Grand Lodge appropriate a suffh'ient amonnt. out of its surplus. to erect ~.l snitable Ul0nument to mal'}, his last resting' plate. Prnh~rnally snbmitted. A. S. HOITsrl~()N. L. B. VALLIANrr. Tl1o~.

OO'nltJl ittec.

AMENDMENT LOST.

'rhe anlendluent to Sectioll 1, l\.rticle 1, sublnitted one year ago, proposing to change the tin1e of 111eeting froln the third to the second rruesday in ()ctoher of each year, "vvas

G?'and Lodge of 11fissour i. up, discussed, an~l on a vote the nnlel1cln1ent \vas rejected. P·EE DEE LODGE, NO. 498.

1\1. \\T. Bro. ,\Tn1. :LVI. \Villianls, C~bairlllall of the C~onl111ittee on the ease of \\Torshipful l\Jaster Pee Dee I-.Jodge, No. 498, SUb1l1itted a report and the saIne ,vas adopted, and, is as follo\vs: '1'0 tll(' Jl. lL Orund Lodue of .lli8.'iOUJ'i. .1. P. & J . .\1.: Your l'(Jmmitte(~ appointed to invp:st:igat(~ the ('lUl1'g(~S IH'ef(~l'l'ed against :\L .J. Lain. \'L ~I. of Pee Dee I.. oclge. ~o. 4DS. find that IH~ is aecused of dl'llnkenness while at:tl~n'ding a District Sehool of Instl'uction at Kevtes\'illf:'. on the l;:',t11 and IGth of August. lHOO. Itl'other Lain in a written :.;tatemt')·nt. a tta(~lwd to the r>ap(~rs. says that the charge is true. It has been l"EnH'esPll ted to 11)(:, eomrni ttee t11at: for Ii fteen YE~arH 1)1'ior to this nnfOl'tl1nateo('el1l'l'(IJ1(·(:~. his eonc1net \VHS exemplary. but that under strong; temptation 11(:1. yielded to an appetite [H~(lnir(~d lJef()l'e IH~ beean1(~ a ~Iason. lIe expresses sineerel'eg'l'et 'for what he has done. and llllbIiely nrH)logized to his Lodge. tllprefor. \Ye are fUl'thel' informed that he has not been in tC)XiCH ted sine(~ th(~ t ilP(~ stated in the elHu·ges. 'l'lH\ interest of the Lodge reqnires that he should not b(~ restored to his otlieial 1)osition. 'r11e only aetioll your eOl1lI1litte(~ recommends is. that lu: be removed from his OtIicl~ as "-. :\1. 01' Pee I)ee Lodg(~. Xo. -:lns. ,\Ye wonld not inJliet further pnnishment. "l.. et jl1stiee be l.empel'(-:d with 11H'1'<'Y···

Fl'atel'nally

submittl~d,

\V. Sf. \VIIJLIA:US, 'r. A. ::\IILBT'RX. ~T.

II.

E. REESl':. L.

EH~IATIXGEH,

Committee.

. A.t i2 o'clock the ({ra.nd I...IodgG ,vas CALLED FRO~I LABOB, by tIle NI. '1.l. Grand l\;laster until 2 o'clock. this afternoon.

SECOND DA Y-.A.li'T.B~ltNOOX SESSION.

S'r.

I...IOUIS,

October 17,1900.

rI'he (trancl Lodge reassembled at 2 o~cloclc and ",~as by }VI. W. Bro. C'. H. Briggs, Grand l\.fastel". Prayer \vas offered by Rev. Bro. J. H. l\1:iller, Grand CJhaplain.

CALLED TO LAB-OR

P1~oceedings

t34

oj' the

[Oct.

APPEALS AND $RIEVANCES.

1\;1. \V. Bro. D. 11. Jamison, Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, subtnitted a report of that COln111ittee. It was read by itelns and they were severally adopted. rfhe report was then adopted as a "Thole, and is as follows: To the M. lV. GrantZ Lodge

Jlis80uri, A. F. <.GA.. J[.:

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances beg leave to submit for your consideration the following as their report on the cases which have been referred to them: 1. IN RE PETITION OF JOSEPH P. LANDES FOR RESTORATION.

On the 9th da:r of ~farch, 1895, the petitioner, Joseph P. Land,es, was expelled bJ' St. Clair Lodge, No. 273, upon the charge of having pleaded guilt:r in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, 1\1:0., to having received IUoneJ~ on deposit as cashier of a bank at Osceola, :Mo., when he knew the bank to be in a failing condition. It appears from his petition for restoration, that on l\fay 8th, 1900, he petitioned said Lodge for restoration, which petition was' laid over one month and the members of the Lodge were notified路 thereof; that on June f3th, 1900, a vote was taken by the Lodge on said petition for restoration, \vhich resulted in four for and nine against. He, therefore, petitioRs this Grand Lodge for restoration to good J\!lasonic standing. It appears from the documents accompanying his petition that he has resided in 11ena, .l\.rkansas, wi thin the jurisdiction of Dallas Lodge, Xo. 128, in the Grand Jurisdiction of Arli:ansas, during the last four years; that during said time he has conducted himself as a good citizen and has lived an exemplary life. His restoration to good :Masonic standing is recommended by two Past Grand l\:Iasters of this Grand Lodge, by a Past l\.1aster of St. Clair Lodge, Xo. 273, and by a Past l\Iaster of Cainesville ,Lodge, No. 328, of Cainesville, :.\Iissouri, who is now and has for a number of years resided at Mena, Arkan路 sas, and also, by the \Yorshipfnl ~.raster of Dallas Lodge, No. 128, of the Grand Jurisdiction of Arkansas. After a careful consideration of this case, we are of the opinion that Joseph P. Landes has been sufficiently punished for the offense of which he was found guU ty and was expelled by his Lodge. e, therefore, recomm'end that his petition be granted, and that he be restored to good :Masonic stancUng:.

"'r

II. IN THE l\IAT'rEH OF THE PETITIO:K 01;'1 ~IORRIS

BIDWELL FOR RESTORA.TION.

On the 16th day of July, 1895, the petitioner was expelled by Carroll Lodge, No. 249, on the charge of having embezzled the sum of $100.00 from Bgypt Lodge, No. 360, 1. O. O. F. He states in his petition for restoration that he bas applied to his Lodge for restoration, and that his petition was rejected on l\Jlay 26th, 1900. The

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eel'tiileed copy of the record of the Lodge, which accompanies his petition. incUcate8 that his petition was rejected by a vote of seven to nine. fIe asks to be restored by this Grand Lodge to good IVlasonic standing, on

the grounds, first, because he has satisfactorily settled the cause of action for \~vhieh he was expelled; second, because he never was guilty of embez~ zlement, etc. The COillluittee appointed by the Lodge to investigate the case reported among other things, "'that 1\11'. Bidwell has settled with Egypt Lodge, No. 860, 1. O. O. F., by the payment of $140.00, and that said Lodge has sUl'rendered the note held against him for deficiency' on account of collections." His restoration is recommended by thirty-five of the forty-five members of said Lodge. In view of all the facts in this case, and especially of the fact that the petitioner has made good. his deficiency, we recommend that the petitioner be restored to good l\fasonic standing. III. SPICKAI:DVILLE LODGE

No. 524,

'us. HAHVEY FELLOWS.

In this ease, the accused was charged \vith haVing become intoxicated He pleaded guilty to the charge. The yote on expulsion stood, :reas 4, nays 19; the vote oli suspension stood, ;yeas 7, nays 16; the vote on reprimand (which was unnecessary under the la "t\:"), yeas 18, na;ys 4, There is nothing in the record to show that the Brother was repri~ manded in accordance with the vote of the Lodge. "re pre,sume, however, that the reprimand was administer~d, '1"'he .Tunior \Varden appeals, and alleges as grounds. for appeal, ."that the punishment assessed was inadequate to the offense." No evidence ap~ pears in the record disclosing the circumstances attending the offense. A l\Iason who is guilty of acts of intemperance and excess so as to become intoxicated b J" the use of intoxicating liquors, violates the 11asonic law; yet, it does not necessarily follow that he should receive the most extreme punishment for such acts. If such a party admits his guilt, and repents therefor, the Lodge may yer:y properly fix his punishment at a reprimand. '1'here is nothing in the record which justifies us in disturbing the judg路 men t of the Lodge, and we reconlmend that this case be affirmed.

on August 5th, 1899, and at various other times.

IV. FIU1JD STEWART

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E. SELL. On :F'ebruary 21st, 1900, Brother JosephE.Sell was tried in Ava Lodge, No. 26, upon charges and specifications preferred by Brother ]"red .Stewart. He was acquitted by the I..todge on a vote of guilty eight, and Dot guilty, six. On April 23rd, 1900, Bl'other James I:-Iailey filed with the SeCl'etal'Y his application for an appeal. Section 269, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, provides as follows: "Such appeal shall be filed with the Secretary of the Lodge 1vithin s'ixt,lj (la,YB afte'1' the tJ"'ial ancZ j~td[J'mentJ ancl not afterwarr(Zs." '.rhe time for taking an appeal in this case expired on "April 22nd, 1900. Brother IIaHey having failed to file his appeal within the time required by law, we recommend that the appeal be dismissed. JOSEPH

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\VILLIAM ~1. PARRY. srrA~rBn:IE~T.

The charges as originally made by the Junior \Yarden, eontained only one specification, to the effect that the said Brother Parry, during the month of ...'\..pril, 18H8, in the town of Green City, Sullivan County, niissouri, and at divers other times, borh prior and subsequent thereto, did have illicit carnal intercourse with :Mrs. - - - - , the daughter of a Brother 1Iaster l\lason, etc., he, the said Brother, being at the time a married mau, living with his wife and children, etc. r..rhe case was tried on :M:arch 28th, 1900. At the time of the trial, the Junior \Varden asked leave to amend the charge by adding an additional specification, designated Specification No.2. The accused objected. ~rhe \Vorshipful l\laster overruled the objection and permitted the amendment. ':rhe second specification was to the effect that the accused being a married man, during the nlonth of April, 1898, in the town of Green City, Sullivan County, l\:Iissouri, and at divers other times in said town, both prior and subsequent thereto, did have illicit carnai intercourse with :Ml's. , a married woman, to the scandal and disgrace of the l\1asonic Fraternity, etc. r.rhe accused thereupon entered a plea of not guilty to the charge and specifications as amended-did not asl\. for a continnance-elected to, and did proceed to trial. After the evidence was offered and the case argued, the Lodge proceeded to ballot, which resulted as follows: On first specification. guilty, 23; not guilty, 12. He was thereupon declared not guilty on first specification. On second specification the 'V'ote was as folIo\ys: Guilty, 2(j; not guilty, 9. He was thereupon dee1ared guilty on the secpnd .specification. rrhe vote or expulsion was, yeas 22; nays 13. TIlle accused was thereupon declared expelled. In due time, Brother L. L. eraul Ifilec1 an applieation for an appeal, and perfected said appeal to the Grand I..Iodge. He alleges as grounds for appeal, first, because the amended complaint which charges the said Parry with the crime .of adultery, and on which he, the said Parry, was expelled from the Lodge is insufficient, and the plea to its insuffieiency should have been sustained; second, because of the admission of incompetent evidence to sustain the charges so made in the specifications preferred; third, because that under the evidence as adduced at the trial of said case, and agreeable to the laws and usages of Freemasonr;y', the Lodge was not warranted in their action of expelling the said Parry. DECISION.

Et'irst. Specifi.cation No. :2 states the time, place, etc., of the commission of the offense charged, and fully advises the accused of the charge made against him. rrhe charge of adultery set forth in the second specification sufficiently states a violation of the :Masonic law. The first ground of appeal is therefore not well tal{en. Second. Upon a careful examination of the record in this case, we find that the "~orshipful ~laster did admit some incompetent and irrelevant evidence, but there was such an overWhelming amount of legal and competent evidence which proves conclusively the guilt of the accused, that we do not

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feel Justified in recorumending a reversal of the case upon mere technicalities. The accused did not testify in his own behalf, and offered practically no evidence in his defense. Another significant fact appearing in the record, :is that the accused did not take an appeal, but the same appears to have been tal~e'n by one of his over-zealous friends. The Lodge could not have done its duty and done otherwise than expel the accused from all rights and privileges of :Masonry. The second and third grounds of appeal are not well taken. ,,~(~ recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. VI. :MODERN LODGE.. ~o.

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:\100HE. S'.rA'l']~l\lEN'l'.

The Junior ,Varden preferred charges of un-::\lasonic conduct against the accused, and alleged in the specification, 路路that saili Brother :Moore, on or about the 19th day of :March, 18H9, at the City of l-Iumansville, in the County of Poll\:, l\1issouri, did produce a criminal abortion on tile person of , in violation of his duty," etc. The accused pleaded not guilty. 'fhe trial was had on :March 29th, 1900. At the trial, the prosecution offered evidence tending to sho,,,,, that an abortion bad been committed on the girl mentioned in the specification at or about the time therein stated. One witness stated, among other things, as follows: "IIe (Proctor) told me the girl got rid of the kid, and that Dr. ~Ioore was the one who did the work," etc. Similar hearsay statements were made by other \vitnesses. All of these statements were objected to by the accused. The \Vorshipful l\laster overruled the objections, and permitted said hearsay statements to be read as evidence-at the time of ma!,ing said ruling, the \Vorshipful l\laster stated "that the Lodge could tal~e it for what it was worth." The accused testified as to his treatment of the case, and contended that it was in accordance with the medical authorities and treaties on the subject. 'rIle prosecution in rebuttal offered the testimony of several local physieians~ who testified, as experts, to the effect that the treatment of the case as testified to by the accused as not the propel' treatment, and would cause an abortion. 'rhe vote when taken stood: guilty, 18; not guilt~., 9. On expulsion the vote was: yeas, 15; na~rs, 12. 'rhe accused was thereupon deelared expelled. 'rhe def~ndant in due time filed his appeal, alleging as grounds of appeal, the following: First, that the rulings of the '\'Vol'shipful l\:Iaster were unjust and arbiti'ary, and he admitted "the merest hearsay testimony" against the protest and objection of the accused; second, that the Junior \Varden failed and refused to prosecute said case, whereupon the \Yorshipful :Master appointed the Secretary, "a professional lawyer," to prosecute the case, etc.; third, that there was no Acting Secretary during the trial, etc.; fourtb, that the Secretary prosecuted the case, and his time was so occupied, that he could not keep accurate minutes; iifth, l\Iaster :Masons who testified did not subscribe to such testimonj1; sixth, that the medical experts placed on the stand by the prosecution were all business competitors of the accused, and that their testimony was biased and prejUdiced, .

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etc.; seventh, that the 'Yorshipful l\faster was a business competitor of the accused, that his rulings were actuated by selfish motives, that he before the trial, both in and out of the Lodge, stated to various parties that the accused was guilty, and ought to be punished; eighth, that the Secretary acted as prosecutor, secretary, stenographer, typewriter, notary, etc. DECISION.

The .Tunior 'Varden preferred the charges by order of the Lodge. Brother O. J. l\lcLane was appoiu,ted by the \\Torshipful nlaster to assist in the prosecution of the case. Section 235 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides, that "the Junior \Yarden, \v!len directed by the l\Iaster, or Lodge, to prefer the charge, shall conduct the prosecution, or when ordered to· do so by the l\laster." The record does not disclose the fact that the Junior Warden failed and refused to prosecute the case. "\Ve are of the opinion that the above quoted Section of our By-Laws does not proh'ibit the 'Vorshipful l\faster from appointing some other Brother to assist the Junior 'Varden in the prosecution; but, on the contrary, it is proper ip. many cases that be should appoint some Brothel' to assist the Junior 'Varden, although such appointee may be a "professional lawyer." For these reasons, the second ground of appeal is not \vell taken. Second. rrhe record in this case presents a peculiar state of affairs. One Brother seems to ha"Ve acted in three different capacities in the trial of said case, to-wit., secretul':r, assistant prosecutor, and notary public, in taking testimony of profanes. We are of opinion, that he should ha"Ve acted only in one capacity. The accused did not, however, at the time object to the Brother acting in these several different capacities. The eighth ground of appeal is, therefore, not well taken. There is nothing in the record which indicates that the minutes were not properly kept. The third and fourth grounds for appeal ~lre, therefore, not well taken. :J.Thi'rd. It appears fron1 the record that the testimony given by lYIaster l\fasons in open Lodge was subscribed by them. \Ve are of opinion that Section ~53 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which provides that "the testimony of :Masons shall be upon their J\:Iasonic honor, written down and subscribed by them," applies to the testimony of such witnesses taken by committees appointed in pursuance of Sections 250 and 251 of the Grand r..Jodge By-IJaws, and not to the testimony of l\laster :l\lasons taken in open Lodge. '1'he fifth ground of appeal is not, therefore, well taken. Fo·ztrth. '.rhe bias and prejudice of a witness does not disqualifJ• him or make his testimony incompetent. It may, however, affect the weight which should be giyen to his testimony. The sixth ground of appeal is, therefore, .not well taken. F'itth. The record does not sustain the charge made in the seventh ground of appeal. It is, therefore, not well taken. Sixth. 'rhe statements above mentioned made by the witnesses as to, what other parties (not under oath) had said in reference to the case were clearly hearsay, and the 'Vorshipful l\faster should not have permitted those portions of their testimony to be read to the Lodge. It was no evidence at all. The prosecution. contends that the statements above referred to were competent by virtue of the language used by this committee in case No. IV, Proceedings, 1889, page 68, when we said, 'One of the principal objects of a l\Iasonic trial is to elicit and ascertain the truth. l\tIuch 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 trnth should not be withheld and concealed by frivolous technicalities." \Ve re-affirm the doctrine there laid down. We were then referring to Fi1'St.

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7c{jaZ (l1ul compet.ent evidence., and not to hearsay statements. That case was entirely different from this. FIere, the statements are purely hearsay. ~rhis Grand Lodge has never held that purely hearsay statements were evidence. The prosecution further contends that these hearsay statements \vere espeeially admissible when the "\Vorshipful l\ia:::>ter told the Lodge that "they could take them for what they were worth." Such statement of the vVorshipful !\faster could not mal\e that evidence which was not evidence. T'hese hearsay statements made b;y'" the witnesses, if they had been evidence at all, \vould have been the most damaging of all the evidence offered. We cannot sa;).'" what weight these hearsay statements had upon the minds of the triers of. the facts. Upon a careful perusal of the record, we are led to believe that the conviction in this case was based in a large measure on hearsay statements and expert testimony. 'Ve do not believe that such a conviction should be permitted to stand. \Ve, therefore, recommend that the case be reversed, and remanded for a ne\\" trial upon competent and legal evidence.

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No. 307

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:\:fILLAHn

F. Cox. STATE:\IEN'l'.

rfhe Junior ,Varden preferred charges for un-l\Iasonic conduct against the accused. 'There were three' specifications. First, that the said Brother :Millarc1 F. Cox, on or about the - - day of October, 1899, at and in the City of New London, Ralls County, :Missouri, did wilfully and unlawfully embezzle and convert to his own use moneys received by hi.Ill as postmaster of the said Cit~r of New London, and belonging to the Government of the United States. Second, that the said Brother :l\1illard F. Cox, at and in said City of New London, and at the date aforesaid, did deceive, cheat, wrong and defraud. a Brother lVIaster l\lason, \vho \vas on his bond as postmaster, by embezzling to his own use moneys and funds belonging to the Government of the United States, and obliging the said Brother l\:!a'ster l\:Iason to payout of bis o\vn funds the moneys wrongfully taken, as aforesaid, by the said Brother Cox from the sald United States Government. Third, that the said Brother ~!illard J3\ Cox did on or about the said - - day of October, 1899, abandon bis \vUe and children, and leave them penniless, unprovided for and unprotected, and has been ever since said - - day of October, 1899, and no\v is, a fugitive froln justice. All of the foregoing to the scandal and disgrace of the 1.Iasonic Praternity, etc. The accused pleaded not guilty. A nunlber of witnesses testified in behalf of the prosecution in support of the charge and specifications. The only witness who testified on behalf of the accused was the attorney for the accused, who testified substantially to the effect that after the accused had left New London he wrote him a letter requesting him to return and give. himself up, which letter was returned to the said attorney fronl the Dead Letter Office. lIe further stated that he had seen the accused since then, and that be would surrender and stand trial, and that the reason he had not returned was that 路路'he had not been able to arrange for his bond. The counsel for the accused also offered in evidence a statement in writing, purporting to be signed bl !\1:iIlard F. Cox, and written after he had been notified of the charges against him, which \vas not objected to. After the evidence 'Was heard and the case argued: the Lodge, on June 23rd, 1000, took a vote on the several specifications,

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whiehl'esuIted as follows: On first specification, guilty 11: not guilty 9. Thereupon, the \Torshipful ~laster declared the accused was not guilty as charged. On Speeitleation No.2, the vote was guilty 14, not guilty 6. On Spedt1eation No.8. guilty 14, not guilty 7. The \Vorshipful 1'1aste1' thereupon declared trw aecused guilty on Specifications 2 and 3. On the question of expulsion the vote was 10 :reas and 10 nays. The result of said vote being' a tie, the \"'orshipful l\Iaster again submitted to the Lodge t11e question. "Shall the aecused be expelled T' A second vote on expulsion resulted as follows: (}uilty 11, not guilty 10. rrhe \Vorshipfu1 :\Iaster thereupon deelar(~d the accused expelled from all the rights and privileges of ]'reemasonry. In due time the accused perfected his appeal to this G路l'und Lodge. His grounds for appeal are, first, tlH~ sp(~eifieatiolls as to the offense charged are too vague and indefinite; second, there was no proof as to the first and third specifications, and ns to the second specification tIle proof "was not suf!teiellt to warrant the finding of the Lodge: third, the verdict of the Lodge was against the law; fourth, the verdict of the Lodge "vas against the evidl~nce : fifth, the verdict of the Lodge vvas against the \veight of the evidence; sixth, tlw verdiet Wtl.S the result of pl'ejndiee and against the law and thp ey idence. DECISIOX.

First. In our O[nDlOn, the first and third speeifications are sufficiently certain and definite to tomply with the ~lasonic law. rl'he second specification does not, hO'\\'e-ver, state the na.me of the partieultu' Brothel' ~Iastel' ~Iason who \vas cheated, wronged and defrauded by tile accused. "\Ve are. therefore, of opinion that: the sE~cond specification is defective in that respect, \Ve nl'f~, hmvever, of rht~ opinion that the accused ,vaived this defect" by his plea ()[ not guiltr and his fa.ilure to make this objection upon the trial of the case. Tl)(~ first ground of appeal is, therefore, not well taken. Second. Secrjon 2H4, of the Grand I.. odge B J7-I.nws, provides as follows: '''l'11e ~laster, 01' presiding officer, shall put the question, fit'st, on expulsion. If a majorit J present vote for expulsion, then the accused shall stand expelled; uutit lC8.~ thwu a nwjorltJj zn路c.sent rote tor e,rpulsion.. then the quc8tion :"hall. be on 8lf8pCJI8ion.路路.. The fil'st ballot taken l'eslllt(~d in a tie vote of 10 yeas to 10 nays. Clearly under the above quoted la,\", the 'VOl'shipfnl ::\Iaster had no right to to.1,e a second ballot upon expulsion. The aeensed ,vas expelled OIl the seeond ballot; and no ballot was taken upon snspension. 'l'11e accused W:lS, thel'efol'e, illegally expelled by his Lodge. 'l'he second gTOUIl<l of appeal ,vas, therefore, well tal,en. Third. 'Upon a eal'efnl perusal of the E\viclence in this <:ast~, we are of the opinion that it establisllPs cOllc!usiYely the guilt of the aecused on all of the three sppdfications. ,Ve are unable to understand ho\v the Lodge, npon the evidence otfered, could ha,e found him not guilty on the first specification and have found him guilty on the second and third specifieations. III 0111' opinion, the eyidence of his guilt on the first specification was :lS strong as it was upon the st~eond and third specifieations. In vie\v of the fact that the expulsion of the accused by his Lodge was illegal, and that the accused, in our opinion, is guilty as alleged in the charge and specifications, we recommend that ~IilIard F. Cox, the aecused, be and he is hereby expelled from an the rights and privileg.es of Freemasonry. 7

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VIII. F\HA~KLIN

P ..JOXBS., PlaintiffJ 1)8.

'VILLI..:\~r E. l\IUTH.,

Defendant. STA'l'E:\IEXT.

'Vorshipful Brother Franklin P ..Tones, Past l\Iaster of George \Yashington Lodge. No. D, preferred charges of nn-Nfasonic condnct against the accused in Rose lIill Lodge, No. 550. The charge contained eight specifications, seven of which contained chargeg of alleged offenses comnlitted prior to tl1(~ time of his becoming a 1Iason. The aceused pleaded not guilty of the offenses charged in the several specifieHtions. On the trial of the case on December 29, 18DD, the "rorshipful l\Iaster f after the reading of the plea of the accused) of his o\\"n luotion, so far as it apP(lHl'S frolll the record, announced that he "would dismiss the specifications llumbered one, tv\'o, three, five. six, seven and eight, for the reason that the speeifications lllentioned charged the accused with having; COIDrnittec1 offenses \vhich are alleged to have been committed before the neeused applied for the Degrees in this Lodge-the petition of Brother JIuth has"ing been received by the Lodge on November 8, lSDS-and tnat th(~ accused should only be tried on Specification fOUl'," to which decision the accuser excepted. The fonrth specification above referred to is as fo110\Y8: "That said Brother 'Yilliam E .. :l\1ntl1, on or Hbout th(~ 14th day of Novenlber, 1899, in the City of St. Lonis, l\IissonrL did wilfully and maliciously lie by stating to the undersigned (l:;'ranklin P .•Tones), and to A. C. Stewart, a ~Instel' JIuson in good standing. a member of Occidental Lodge, No. 103. A. I~"'. & A. :.\I., that he \vas l1uuTied in the ;veal' lS95 to his present wife, 11'rances ~r. ~It1th, when in truth ~lnd in fact he was married to her on the :.!lst day of June, lsn,." ~l'he prosecution offel'(~d in evidence a certified copy of the records of Davidson County, rrennessee, showing that a luarriage license was issued to 'Vi11iam }~. l\Iuth and Frances :l\lalld 'Yeil' on the 21st day of .Tune, 189~. 'l'his copy of the record also shows that: the rite of Inatrirnony between said parties was solemnized on the same date by .James C... ~Iorl'is, minister of the :\1. E. Church South. The prosecution also offered certain parts of a \varranty d(;~ed and deed of trust, both executed and" acknowledged by 'Yilliam B. ~Iuth, in both of ''''hieh it ,vas recited in the bodies of said instrnments, and in the ackno\v]edg'ments thereto, that the said 'VilHanl E. 1\:1ut11 was single and unmarried -the 'YHl'ranty deed bore date 'of l\Iay 4. lSD7. and was acknowledg'ed on the Gth day of JIay. lSH7. the deed of trust bore date of the 5th of 1\1as". lSn,. and a('knowledgt~d the 7th of :May, lSD7. ,Yo Bro. ''''i1bur F. Parker testified that he took the acknowledgment of Brother JIuth to tbt:> deed of trust on the 7th day of l\Iay, at which time he (l\Iuth) aeknowledgecl himself to be a single lllan. ,Yo Bro. A. C. Stewart testified, that he had a conyersation with Brother l\Iuth, in the presence of Brothel' .Tones, on Novetuber 14, lSH7, and that he, Jfnth. stated to us that he was married in 1805. I Hsked him ,vhere and by whom, and he refused to tell: said tba t he would not state. ':rIH~ stat(~lnent that he was married in 1895 was made seV'eral ti'ines-more than once during the eonversation.· "I asked him the specific question. if it was true. as he then stated. tl1n t he was married in 1895, whether when he uekno,vledged that deed of 'trust about whieh Brother Parker has t(~stified

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he did not tell a wilful and deliberate lie in regard to it, and he said he did." V\;". Bro. F'ranldin P. Jones testified, that on the 14th day of November, 1899, he heard Brother Stewart ask Brother l\Iuth if he acknowledged tha t deed as an unmarried man he had not stated a lie, and he sald he had made a false statement or acltnowledgment. fIe refused to state when he was married. The prosecution read the deposition of l\Il's. Addie Klymann, taken by the Committee of the Lodge, and she testified, that in l\fay, 1896, she rented her house to 1\Irs. l\Iuth under the name of 1\1rs. Weir; Dr. l\:futh did not introdnce her' as his wife; I saw him pass in and out of the house frequently; lUI'S. \'V'eir paid the rent; she lived there about twelve and onehalf months. In behalf of the defense, Brother Elbridge Watkins testified, that Brother l\Iuth brought a horse to board at his stable, and brought his wife with him every day or so during 1895 or 1896; that he was there three or four times a ,veek; that Dr. l\Iuth introduced her to him as his wife; he called her his ,,,ife; I l;:now nothing about when they were married. Brother Henry F. James testified, in behalf of the accused, that he met :Mrs. l\Iuth in ~Janual':Y, 1896; I forget the manner of the original introdnction, but in January, 1896, the lady was introduced to me as 1\11's. \Villiam I~. 1\Inth; I called her 1\:frs.l\1uth; I saw her at !{eyes & "\Vatkins stable, and at 3Bli1 Chestnut Street; six or eight years ago, I l\'.new her as li'l'unces 'Yeil'; Dr. l\luth introduced her to me as 1\1rs. l\luth in January, 18ft6. Brothel' ,,\Villiam E. l\luth testified, ill his qwn behalf, that he was a married man, and was married to 11"rances 1\1. \Veir, and that he was now living with her as her husband; ,,,as married to her on November 21, 1895, and June 21, 1SH7; after the first marriage, in 1895, lived with her as his ,vife. I introduced her as my wife to Brothers \Yatkins and James and ,Dr. Green; did not advertise our marriage; Brother Parl{er did not ask me if I was a single 01' ITlalTied man; the words Stewart used, as. I understand them, were never used by me; if he used the word "lie," I never used (heard) it. On eross-examination, he refused to state where he was married the first time; refused to state by whom he was married, except that he was married by a .Justice of the Peace, in 1895; said that it was his o,vn business; refused to state whJ,r he was married the seeond time in 1897. Brother l\Iuth ,vas afterwards recalled in his own behalf, and stated that he was married the second time, because his mother was not satisfied with the marriage by the .Justice of the Peace, that he married in 1897 to please his mother, although his mother did not know of his marriage in 1895 until November, 1899. Dr. \VUliam C. Green testified that he l\:new :Mrs. l\Iuth; bad been her physician for a number of JTears prior to 1895; in 1895 or 1896 I changed the account to :1\11's. l\luth; she introduced Dr. :\Iuth tome as her husband; I saw them together at their residence. Brother A. C. Ste\vart testified. in rebuttal, that the conYersation was as he originally stated it; I used no such language as stated by Dr. l\luth to the effect that if he did not do certain things, I would prosecute him; I used no such .,language; there was nothing said about prose(~'titing him. ':1:11e testimon J was then closed, and the 'Vorshipful ~faster then decided that the attorney who represented the accuser should be heard in argument first, to which decision the accuser excepted. r.rhe vote on Specification No. 4 stood, guilty 15; not guilty 21. The lVorshipful l\Iaster then deT

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dared that Brother 'Villiam E. l\iuth was not guilty of the offense charged

in Specification No.4. Brother Charles W. Holtcamp, in due time, made an application for an appeal, which was perfected to this Grand Lodge. rrhe grounds for appeal are as follows: First, the finding of the Lodge is against the evidence and the weight of the evidence; second, the accused should have been found guU ty under the evidence, instead of which he was not found guU t3-' ; .third, the finding of the Lodge was against the evidence to such an extent that it show~ed that it was the result of a mistake or prejudice; fourth, because the 'Vorshipful l\:Iaster made eri'oneous rulings in refusIng to permit evidence to be introduced of the truth of m01'e than one of the specifications, to-wit, the fourth specification ; fifth, the vVorshipful :Master made an erroneous rnling in refusing to permit the prosecution to close the argument in the case; sixth, the 'Vorshipful l\:Iaster made erroneous rulings in refus路 ing to permit propel' aJ.ld competent evidence against the accused to be introduced and which was offered b;y the accuser. DECISION.

First. Section 222, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, prOVides as follows: "A l\:fason cannot be tried for offenses committed before he applied for the mysteries of ~lasonry. If, however, he purposely withheld from the Lodge, or the Committee of Investigation, matters that would have resulted in his rejection, if known at the time of his election, then he has received the Degrees through fraud and imposition; for which offense he may be subjected to :Masonic discipline." 'l~he offenses set forth in Specifications 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are all alleged to have occurred at dates prior to the time of the presentation of the petition of the accused for the mysteries of Freemasonry. It is nowhere alleged in any of said specifications that the accused "purposeb"' withheld from the Lodg'e, or the Committee on Investigation" said matters. Said Specifications do not, therefore, state a :t\fasonic cause of action, and the 'Vorshipful :Master was justified in dismissing said specUications. ,"Ve are of the opinion, however, that the \Yorshipful l\fastel' should have permUted the accuser to amend said specifications so as to comply with the formal parts of the law, if the accuser had made request to that effect. The fourth ground of appeal is, therefore, not well ~aken. Second. In all parliamentary proceedings, the proposer of a measure has the privilege and right to close the argument. It is a well recognized rule of law in the courts of this country that the prosecutor, plaintiff, or he on whom the burden of proof rests shall, and does have the right, to the closing argument in the case. 'l~his rule also applies to l\lasonlc trials. In the present case, the vV'orshipful :Master decided that the attorney representing the accuser should be heard in argument first, which resulted in the attorney for the accused having the closing argument. The worshipful l\laster erred in tbis ruling; and the fifth ground of appeal was well tal{en. Third. Upon a careful examination of all the evidence, as it appears in the record in this case, we are led路 to believe that the accused is guilty of the offense set forth in the fourth specification. ,\Ye cannot understand the verdict of the Lodge, unless it was the result of, mist~ke or prejudice on the part of the members thereof. The stntemen ts made by the accused to Worshipful Brother ,"Vilbur F. Parl{el' on 1vfny 7th, 1897, while executing important papers, that he was a single man-the conclusive proof that the fle路:nscd was married on June 21st, 1897, the refusal of the accused while

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on the witness stand to state the piace of his ll1al'l'iage in 1895, and Ilis refusal to state the name of the .Justice of the Peace who performed the ceremony in 18D5-tlle flimsy excuse for his marriage in 1897, that is, that he did it to satisfy his mother, who did not know of it, according to his statements. until Xovemher, 1SDD-his being directlJ" contradicted as to mnterial facts by several witnesses whose standing and reputation for truth and veracity cannot be questioned, and the other direct and circumstantial evidence appearing in the record, some of which is above referred to, convince us that he was guilty of the offense stated in Specification Ko. 4. ~Iasonry has no place in its ranI,s for a. wilful and deliberate fals路i"fier. rrhe aeeused, ",Villiam' E. :\Iutb, is hereby expelled fronl all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry. IX. II\;"

rn~

SnEI.. Dox

LODGl~.,

No. 371.

A number of })npel'S htl',""e been referred to your committee in reference to an all~~ged allowance from the funds of the Lodge, in favor of a Brothel' for the printing of his speech, delivered at a picnic given under the auspices of the Lodge. Some of these papers are not propel."ly authenticatE.\d. Tbere are not sufficient facts before :,rour committee for them to properly pass upon the ma.tter. \Ve, therefore, recommend that this nlattt.~l' be referred to the incoming Grnnd :\1nster to take snell action in regard thereto as he n1ay feel justifIed in doing nnder the faets and tl1e la\\".

x. LClDcm, :\'0. 1, cs. A. l\Iocnm BEHrn:.

l\IJ8S0UIt:r.

S'l'A.'l'E:\fE:\'l'.

r.!'he .Junior 'Varden pref<:"rl'ed charges of unmasonic conduct against th(~ accused. '1~hel'e路 'were three speeifications, \y11ie11 are substantially as follo\vs : Pirst, that said 'Vorshipful Brother A. l\Ioore Berry did, in the City of St. Lou.is, Stat(~ of l\Iissouri. on or about the 12th day of .January, JSH8, obtain as a loan from Itrother Ii"rank A. Cooper, a member of l\Hssouri Lodge, Xo. 1, .A. F. & A. :\1.. a certificate of stock for ten shares of the August Gast Bank Xotf~ and I . ithogl'aphing Company, of the value of one thousand dollars, for the purpose of using the salne as collateral security on a note, that he ,the said Berry desired to have cashed at one of the banl~s: that 11e, the said Berty, did promise said Cooper thn. t he would proteet him, said C<)t1I>er, fr(Hll any loss on account of the transaction by giving him, said ('oop(路~r. a mortgage on S0111e household furniture; that aft(~r obtaining possession of the said certi1h:a te of stock, the saiel Berr:r refus(~d to give the said Cooper a Dlortgage on the furniture; that the said Cooper was compelled to pay $571.57, the amount of the note for which said Berry had pledged the certIficate of stoek as collateral security; that the said Cooper has heen thereby defrauded by the said Br()ther A. l\Ioore Berry, ill violation of his obligntion, etc.; Second, That on or about the 11th day of Januar:v, 1898, the said ,Yo Bro..A. :Moo1'e Berr:r, did, in the City of St. Louis.' State of :Missonri. obta.in fronl Brother John R. S. Niehols, a nlember of :\Iissouri Lodge, :Xo. 1. A. F'. & A. 1\1.. a promissory not<~, payable ni'nety days nfter date. for the sum of seven hundred dollars,

Grrand Lodge of

Mi8S01..L1~'i.

as an aeeommodatioll, with the assurance on the part of said Berr,y that a certi1icate of stock for ten shares of the August Gast Bank Note and Lithographing Company~ \vhich he, the said Berr'y~ held and would attach to the note as collateral secul'it;y, would protect the said Nichols from an:y loss on account of the aceolllmodation note given by bim; that said ,Yo Bro. A. l\Joore Berry did. at the City of St. Louis, in the State of l\1issouri, ou or about the 14th day of April, 18D8, obtain from said Brother Nichols the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars in money, and his, the said Nichols', proruissor:r note for five hundred and sixty dollars, payable ninety days after date to replace the note for seven hundred dollars which had become due; said note of five huudred and sixtyclollars was discounted by said Berry at the !1"ourth I\ational Bank of the City of St. Louis, the aforementioned certificate of stock being attached thereto as collateral; that at the maturity of said note, said Berry failed to pay it as he had agreed to do, and the note of said Nichols became the property of said Brothel' Frank A. Cooper, he being the o\vner of the certificate of stock. and to obtain possession of it he was compelled to pay the note of said ~ichols; that the said Niehols had, therefore, been defrauded by the representations of said Brother A. ~Iool'e Berry in the sum of one hundred and sixty dollars in monej" and become liable to the said I!"runk A. Cooper in the sum of five hundred and sixt:v dollars: that the said Brother Berry has, therefore, 'Violated his' duty as a )laso11, etc.: T+lird, that the said ,Yo Bro. A. l\Ioore Bel'l':V did, on or about the 15th day of .January, 1897, at the City of St. Louis, State of 1\IissourL did obtain from Brother Henry B. Vogelsang-, a lnember of Ir\vi.n Lodge, No. 121, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars as a loan, for which he promised said Brother Vogelsang that he ,vould give him a promissory note, payable sixty days after date, said note to be signed by snid B(~l'ry and his 'wife, said Berry stating that his wife had ten thousand dollars' worth of furniture; said Berry failed to' furnish a note signed by his ,vife, as promised at the time he obtained the money; that said Brothel' Berry bad therefore, by false representations, defrauded the said Brother 'Vogelsang of the said stun of one hundred and fifty dollars, in violation of his duty as a l\lasol1, ete. The accused filed a plea of not guilty . .A. trial was had of, said case on September 1:::", 1900. Evidence was offered ill support of tIle three specifications. The attorney for the accused offered in evidence certain cOl'l'esl)onclence between Berl'JY and the parties mentioned in the specifications. He also read a written statement (,vhiell was not objected to) made bS the accused. After argument by counsel, the ballot \vas taken, which resulted as follows: on first speeitlcation, guilty 62, not guilty 22; second specification, guilty, 66, not guilt:r 18 : third spec:ification, guiltJY 61, not g'uilty 2:3. '1'11e ""'orsbipful l\faster thereupon de路 (~lared the acctlsed guilty on each specification. A ballot ,vas then taken on expulsion, which resulted as follows: 50 yeas and 34 nay's. The accused '\vas thereupon dee1ared expelled from all the rights and privileges of l\Iasonry. ~ehereupon, the accused in due time perfeetE:\d his appeal to this Grand Lodge. The follo,ving are the grounds of app{:\al: I~irst, that the evidence is not sufficient to support the charges and specifications; Second, that if all the evidence introduced were true, the punishment is excessi've. r

DECIsrox.

In our opinion, the evidence is sutfiC'ient to support the charge and spedfications. The first ground of a.ppeal is therefore not well taken. Second. h1 view of the offenses eharged in the specifications, we are of Fh路st.

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opinion, that the punishment is not excessive. The second ground of appeal is, therefore. not well taken. "'e reeo'mmend tbat the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JA~IISON, E. B. JACOBS, GEO. E. MAYHALL, JNO. B. HARRIS, C. ";T. BOLSTER, II. H. GET~fAN, F. V\i. KRENNING,

0011trnittee.

LEAVE OF' ABSENCE.

Brothers II. H. ~,1iller and Ed. rr. Miller ","ere granted leave of absence after to-day's session. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS. . ~

rrhe follo'wing ,vas sublnitted

b~y

Brother JOhll

I~.

Parson'

aIld adopted: ST. LOUIS) October 17, 1900.

To the JI. TV.

GJ'(HIlZ

Lodge

JJl'i88ottr'f,)

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

Your Committee on Transportation anel I-10tels would respectfully report a third fare on the certiticate plan. The hotels made the usual concessions. Circulars announcing the arrangements were sent to all the Lodges prevIous to meeting of Grand I..odge. Fraternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON,

that arrangement ,vas made with the railroads for one and

OorrL1nUtee.

SPECIAL ORDER .

.A.t 3 o'clock the Special Order Inade this l1lorning on tIle all1endn1ent offered one year ago to Section 125, Grand Lodge By-La\vs, \vas considered. Quite a lengthy discussion ensued, vote ,vas taken and tIle an1endnlent was not adopted. AM,ENDMENTS.

rrhe Gra~ld 1faster called up an1endment to Section 4, .A.rticle 1, lirand Lodge By-Litws, which \vas considered and

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;adoptec1. 'rhis section, as adopted, requires tL1.e election of C~rand ()fficersto be held 011 the 1110rning of the second day of the sessi011 instead of the tl1ird d~y as heretofore. 'rhe proposed amendn1ent to Section 134, Article 7, Grand I..Jodge By-La-vvs, adding to the form of petitioil no\v used by Subordinate Lodges the following: "He has resided ill the State of Missouri during tIle t,velve months last past and has resided during the six months last past withil1 the jllrisdiction of the above-named Lodge," \vas called up and the san1e was dulyaclbpted. BOARDS OF RELIEF.

Reports fron1 the Boards of Relief of St. Joseph, St. Louis and I{ansas City 'were ordered printed ill tIle proceedings, and are as follo\vs : ST.

JOSEPH BOARD OF RELIEli'.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo., August 1st, 1900. To the J[ost lr"oJ'S'U)~"lll Grand Lodge qf J.1fissolLri. A. F. & .11 â&#x20AC;˘ .1.1[.: We beg to submit the following report of the financial, transactions of this Board for the year ending July 31st, 1900: RECEIPTS.

From St. Josepll Lodge, No. 78 " Zeredatlla Lodge, No. 189 , " Charit~r Lodge, No. 331 Jurisdiction of Missouri refunded ' " Tenllessee 1'otal Balance Cash on hand last report, July 31st, 1900

. $ 75 00 . 30 00 . 105 00 . 86 00 .. 20 00 . ..

$316 00 G3769 $953 69

Jurisdiction of ~Iissouri "

~Iassachusetts

" Kel1tucl{)r

DIsBUltSr~l\1ENTs.

.. $ 91 08 .

1 20 4 25 20 00 1 20 .1 15 10 50 2000 61 35 4 00 31 88

" Tellllessee.. , .. Nebraska . " Indiall '.Cerritof)r . " Indiana ,.. " District of Columbia .. Expenses Delegate to General Masonic Board of Relief . Stationery . Secretn.ry's Salary and Stamps . $246 tn Total . $707 08 Balance on hand July 31st, 1900 .. Fraternally subulitted, 'V.H. UTZ, President. DAVID BERENBERG, Secrefm'y. lC

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Proceed'ings of the

78 ST.

LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF.

ST. LOUIS, July 31st, 1900.

Report for the year ending July 31st, 1900. Balance 011 hand last report Receipts from Lodge during year Receipts from other sources...... Disbursements dUling year...... Balance on hand including securities Securities invested...... .. ....•..• .

$2,233 44

,........

709 912 2,030 2,000

65 35 74 00

Fraternally submitted, \VM. SESSINGHAUS, Sec1·etary.

KANSAS CITY BOARD OF RELIEF. KANSAS CITY,

:Mo., July 31st, 1900.

Report for year ending July 31st, 1900. Balance on hand last report Receipts from Lodge during year Receipts from ot.her sources Disbursements during year Balallce on hand Securities invested

. $210 18 . 685 00 450 72 .. . 996 24 . 349 66 . 535 88 Fraternally submitted, V. F. BOOR, Secretary.

REPORT ON LODGES U. D.

Brother Ho\vard \Vatson, Chairman of the COlnnlittee 011 Lodges U. D., submitted the follo\ving report, and the sanle ,vas adopted: ']1 0

the J1. lV".

G'J~and

Lotlge of

J.li'i88ouri~

A. F. ((; A. M.:

Your Committee on Lodges U. D., report that '\ve have examined the returns and records of the following Lodges U. D., and recommend that Charters be granted them: Kirbyville Lodge Hemple Hockville Sampson Graham l1'air Play Glensted

Kirbyville ................• r.raney. Hemple cTInton. Rockville ................• Bates. Lutie dzark. Graham . ~ ...............•. Kodaway. Fair Play ........•........ Polk. Glensted :\!organ.

In the records of these Lodges, we note the following errors and omissions: No records that candidates have been examined as to proficiency. No record of vote on proficiency of candidates.

1900.J

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

"Voting on proficieney of candidates. while the Lodge is at labor on the First and Second Degrees. Examination of cnndidates, as to proficiency, at Special Communications. Transaction of business and voting on proficiency of candidates at Special Communications. Records sho\v character of the report of the Committee of Investigation, on petitions. Records do not show that Committees of Investigation on Petitions reported at all. ~o record of age, place of birth, occupation or residence of petitioners, and incase of petitions for membership, do not show name of Lodge of which petitioner was formerly a member. No mention' made of reading and approval of minutes of previous meeting. A Lodge opened on the Third Degree, dispensed with labor on the Third Degree, resumed labor on the ]'irst Degree, and closed while .still at labor on the rnrst Degree. Lodges open on the First, Second and Third Degrees, suspend labor on the Third Degree, and resume labor on the First or Second Degrees, and close without having resumed labor on the rr'hird Degree. In the rnatter of Sampson Lodge, their records do not contain a copy of the Dispensation, under which they have been working. 'Ve recommend that they procure a new record book, properly record the Dispensation, and cop:y into it all the proceedings of the Lodge U. D., correcting their minutes to comply with the suggestions herein contained. In the matter of r;'air Play Lodge, the records of their proceedings are kept in a small cop:y booli:, such as is sometimes used in the pUblic schools. 'Ve recommend that they procure a book suitable for I.;odge records, and copy into it all the proceedings of their Lodge U.. D., correcting their minutes to comply with the suggestions herein contained. In recommending that Charters be granted these Lodges, we are in~ flnelleed b3-"r the fact that they have been located and their location has been recommended and approved bj'" those who are familiar with the localities and conditions in their locality; and by the further fact that the progress made by them, so far, justifies us in believing that it \vill be to the interest of the fraternity to establish them. The errors and omissions we have noted, no doubt occur because of the unfamiliarity of the officers and members with the actual management of a ~Iasonic Lodge, who, with proper instrnction will soon become proficient. '\'V'e, therefore, recommend that these Lodges be placed under the special care of the D. D. G. :1\1's. of the various Districts in which they are located,for instruction as to the manner of conducting and recording the business of the Lodges, and in l\fasonic law. The following is a summary of the work performed, and membership of the Lodges under Dispensation: Initiated, 33; Passed, 29; Raised, 2.'7; Admitted, 13; Rejected, 6; Suspended, 1; l\;Iembership, 153. Fraternally submitted, HOWARD "'''A.TSON, eliAS. ,Yo LOOl\fIS, F. W. Sl\IITH, C. '\V. CH...I\.STAIN, 'Vl\L A. WEAR,

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80 JURISPRUDENCE.

1\'1. v\T. Bro. N. ~I. Givall submitted the report on Jurisprudence. He read iteIl1S 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, ,vhic11 ,;v"'ere a.pproved. rrhe' relnaining portion of the report, after b~足 ing read, on Inotion, ,vas postponed until to-nl0rrow forenoon. CALLED OFF.

rrhe (}rand I..Iodge ,vas tllell <3ALLED FRON! LABOR until 7:30 this evenipg, ~Then a session ,viII be held in Corinthian Hall for the purpos8 of exenlplifying the work of the third degree.

SECOND DAY-NIGI-IT SESSION.

October 17,1900. rrhe (irand I-Jodge ","as CALLED TO LABOR at 7:30, as per order. rrhe Grand Officers present as heretofore. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. IV1. Boone. 'The session vvas hel~ for the exen1plificatioll of the work of the third degree. rrhe Grand ~Jaster placed the Craft ill charg-e of R. \~T. Bro. l\.llall lVlcDo,vell, Grand Lecturer, vVI10 pro.. ceeded to exelnplify the work. Follo\ving the ceremonies the Grand I-Jodge ,vas CALLED FROl\! LABOR until nine of the clock to.. morro\v n1orning.

THIRD DAY-l\IORNLNG SESSION.

ST.

I-.lOUIS,

()ctober 18, 1900.

rrhe (irand Lodge ,vas C..- \.LLED TO LABOR at 9 A. 1\[. by the rvl. \\T. (irand ~llaster, Brotller C. H. Briggs, prayer being offered by Cirand Chaplain Rev. J. lVL Boone. 1Iinutes of tIle sessions of yesterday 1110rning, noon and night vvere read and approved.

JURISPRUDENCE . (1 onsideration of the COlllInittee's report on .Jurisprudence ,vas resulllecl. rrhat part of the report bearing upon the case of rr. B. Ellis, forlllerly a lnelll bel' of Bethany Lodge, No. 97, was taken up allcl discussed at great le11gth. ,rrhe report of the corq.nlittee ,vas finally adopted. r:rhe ChairUlan of tIle C~om1l1ittee 011 Jurisprudence subnlitted a report affirnling the decision of the Grand 1faster disallo,ving tIle 11leeting of Lodges on Sunday to attelld church and to lay corner-stones of chu1'ohes011 that day.

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICE'RS.

l\.t this point of the session tIle Grand Lodge entered UpOll the election of Grand Officers, 'rhe Grancll\Iast~rappointed as '1'e11e1'8, Brothers John R. Parson, Ho,vard \Vatson, \l'l. L. Reynolds, Jr., T. H. Beggs, \T F. Boor, Geo. H. })aniels, Jno. ll. lV1il1e1', J. P. Tucker.

'rIle election proceeded in regular order, the Tellers retiring to C01111t each' ballot wl1ile the Grand Lodge proceedecl \yitIl its regular business. G. L. Pno.-6.

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RESULT OF ELEOTION.

\\T ELLS, Platte City, Grand ~Jaster. Jos. C. FINAGIN, St. Louis, Deputy Grand

BROTIIEH CAl\IPBELL BROTfIER

l\faster. BROTJIER

J ORN

(l. YOCU:\I,

l{ansas City, Grand Senior

\Varden. BROT:f.IER \\,7I\1.

I{uHN,

ICansas City, Gral1d Junior

\\T arden. BROTI-IER

S. 1\11.

St. Louis, Gral1d Treasurer. \lINCIL, St. IJouis, Gralld Secretar~y.

I{ENNARD,

BROTIIER JOlIN ]).

CHARITY.

rrhe 00111Il1ittee on Charity, througll its Chairlllan, 11. \\T. Bro. F. J. rrygard, presented the following report, and tIle san1e vvas adopted. ST. To the ).11. 11.... Grand Lo£lge of :Jfis80Uri., A. F.

c:G

LOUIS)

October 18, 1900.

A.•. M.:

Your Committee on Charit3l" beg leave to report that we have considered all a.pplications for relief \vhich have been presented to us, and that we recommend appropriations as follow's ; " Fi1'st. One hundred dollars to 1\1. 'V. Bro. Thos. E. Garrett, to be paid in quarterl;y installments by the Grand SecretarJ-.... Seconcl. One hundred dollars to :l\Irs. Geo. Frank Gouley, widow of Past Grand Secretary Geo. Frank Gouley, which amount the Grand Secretary is requested to forward to the 1\lasonic Board of Relief of Kew York City, to be disbursed b~~ that board for account of 1\1rs. Goule;y. Thil·cl. One hundred dollars to \\";yaconda Lodge, No. 24, for the relief of Brother J. F ....-\lberty, said amount to be forwarded to and disbursed by Craft Lodge, l\o. 287, of Canton, ~1o. Fourth. Sevent:y-five dollars to Sturgeon Lodge,. No. 174, Sturgeon, :L\1o., for the beneHt of Brother !\:f. 1\1. Jesse, and seventy-five dollars to th~ same Lodge for the benefit of Brother F. P. Vance. Fifth. Fifty dollars to Perseverance Lodge, No. 92, Louisiana, 1\10., for the bene,fit of :Mrs. \V'. A. Johnson, widow of a l\faster J\Iason. Six·th. One hunqred dollars to Craft Lodge, No. 287, CantoD, 1\10., for benefit of Brother vVm. II. Beach, who is dependent upon the Lodge. ~Selienth. Fifty dollars to Callao Lodge, No. 38, Callao, 1\10., for benefit of Brother A. J. l\lathis, a dependent :Master l\Iason.

Lodge

J.llissou ri. t

One hnndred dollars to Clarksville Lodgl~~ 1'\0. 1'j~ Clarksfor use and bent~fit of A. T. Jamison~ a worthy and dependent )lastel' )Iasoll. Ninth. . Fifty dollars to Ava Lodge, )\0. 26, Ava, ~10., for benefit of J. 'V. Estes, a dependent l\laster :Mason. Tenth. Fift:r dollars to California Lodge, :\0. 183, California, ::\10., for benefit of "'f. G. A. 'Yood, a member of that Lodge. Ele'ventll. ,Ve bad before us the application of :'I1's. E. Coles for aid, wido\y of Thos. J. Coles, formerly of Palmyra, 1\10. The committee was unable to learn definitely that Thos. J. Coles was a member in good standing at the time of his death. The conlmittee recommends that this be referred to incoming Granel l\laster, and if he finds that T. J. Coles was a :Master l\Iason in good standing at the time of his death, then 1\1. 'V. Bro. Jno. D. Vincil, Grand Secretar;r, is hereby authorized and instructed to pay to 1\l1's. E. Coles the sum of one hundred dollars in quarterly installments. Pra ternally SUbmitted, Eighth.

vill{:"\~ ~Io.,

F. J. GEO. B. O. .1. P. L. C.

TYGARD, H. DANIEL, 'YOOD, "rUCKER, LO\VRY,

Oommittee.

BOARDS OF RELIEF.

rrhe COlll1uittee 011 Boards of Relief subnlitted the fo1lo\ving report, \Vllich was adopted: ST. LOUIS, October 18, 1900. '1'0 the 111. 117'. Gran(Z Lo(lgc of Mis8o'uri'J A. F. ,f A. JI.:

Your Comnlittee on Boards of Relief having carefully examined the re: ports frOln the various boards, beg leaves to report as follows: ~rhe reports from St. Louis, Kansas <;ity and St. Joseph we find cor'. rect, except that Zeredatba Lodge, No. 180, of St. Joseph, still o\ves the Board $5. fleroine Lodge, No. 104, and York L:odge, No. 563, each owe the Kansas CitJ Board $15 on initiations last year, and "7'estport Lodge, No. 340, according to the report of its Secretary to this Grand Lodge has had eight initiations during the past year, and, having paid nothing, owes the Kansas City Board $40. Owing to a change in the SecretarJ""ship of the Springfield Board of Re路 lier no report' was snbnlitted. Fraternally submitted, Y

'V'1\I. ..:1. HALL, VAN F. BOOR, \Y. II. ul',rz, ARC}I. C.AJ\IPBELL, 'V1\1. ~I. TAIT, Con~m'ittee.

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REPORTS D. D. G. MASTERS. ~I. \\T. Bro. A. 1\1. Hough, Chairll1an of the COlllll1ittee on Reports of D. D. G. l\lasters, presented the follo\ving report and it ,vas adopted: 'Po tlie .:11. lr. Grand Lod[Jc of Jli880U)~, .:1. 1:". (~ .:1. 111.:

Your COU1U1lttt-:}e to whom was referred the reports of the District Deputy Grand l\lasteL's, beg leave to report that an examination of the reports gives evidence of much attention and labor on the part of the IJeputh~s_ ~rbey show the craft to be in a prosperous condition. The reports are very complete, and il1clicate that much time has been given to the fraternity. \Yhi1l~ it is not tllt' c1ut:r of :rour committee to report on the doings of the District Deputies during the session of this Granel Lodge, we desire to state that the Distriet Deputies have been holding daily mf~etil1gs during the recesses of the Grand Lodge, and having an interchange of ideas as to the manner of conducting' their ~Iasollic duties in their respective districts, and that Dlany good suggestions and much benefit ha ye resulted from these meetings, and we are of the opinion that a continuance of this prac路 tice will result in gr(~at good to the Depnties and to the fraternity. Fraternally submitted, A. 1\1. I10UGH, 1\1. II. DEVAlH.lr. G. A. GOBEN, S. LESLIE, B. P. NELSON, CHAS. A. THOl\IPSON,

Committee.

DESECRATION OF HALLs.

r1'he C01111nittee on Desecration of FlaIls subnlitted its report. rfhe sanle was adopted, ,vith an an1endn1ent, whiell is appended to the report. S'r. LOUIS, :1\10.) October 18, 1900. To the 31. 1F. GrantZ .Lodue of JIi,s80'u1'i J .A. F. & .. t. 1JI.:

Your committee, to whom was referred the nlatter of the n,lleged desecration of the l\Iasonic Hall, in St. Joseph, 1\10., beg leave to report as follows: 'The third story of the building situate at Ji'ifth Hnd Edmund Streets, Is occupied b~" three Lodges, t"TO Chapters, t\vo Commanderies, and one Temple of the Shrine. These eight bodies jointl~" o,vn路 the furniture, and the governlllent of the hall is in the hands of a committee selected, one by each of these eight bodies. The rooms are also rented to a Council of R. & S. ~r., and two Chapters O. E. S. 'The rooms in which the Deg'l'ees are conferred have been, of .course, dedicated to the usages and practices of Freemasonry. In .'January, 1900, complaint ,vas made to the Grand l\Iaster that in the Lodge rOOUl a dance had been held, and wine and beer served. 'rhis was not done b~r a :Masonic 'bod:r, bnt members of the :Masonic Lodges are said to be

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members of the body complained of. Some correspondence ensued between the Grand :.\Iaster and R. 'V. Bro. E. F. Hartzell, D. G. ~I. Eighth DistricL in ,,,hie}} St. J osepb is sitn:1te~ find on :Ua1'c11 D, 1 DOO~ a meeting of a Special CommittE:>e, composed of three members fl'OIl1 each of the eight bodies was held. 'The following organizations were representec1: St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, A. F. & A.· :.\1.: Zeredatha. Lodge, ~o. 189, ~L F. & ..\...1'1.; Cbarity Lodge, Xo. 3:31, A. 11'. & A. ~L; St. Joseph Chapter, :No. 14, R. A. ~I.; l\fitchell Chapter, No. 89, n. A. ~I.; St. Joseph Commanc1ery, No.4, K. T.: HUQ'l1 De Pa.;yens Commandery, No. 51, K. '1'.; :\Ioila Temple, A. A. O. :N. :.\L S. The cC)1umittee adopted this resolution: RC80h'cd, That it is the seDse of this meeting that the '{a.rious bodies represented instruct their Hall Committees to prevent the serv.ing of liquors as a beverage in the l'Iasonic rooms, or to use the rooms for dancing. 'rhe representatives from l\Ioila 'remple asked that it be made of record that they protested in Yoting, for the reason that that body had not empo\verec1 thenl to act. 'l'hej.T also protested that they did not recognize the jurisdiction of the Grand l\Iaster as extending over the meetings of the Shrine. So far as the latter protest is concerned, in justice to the Grand :\Iaster, it ulay be stated he never claimed to exercise any jurisdiction over the Shrine, but a l'Iason {loes not cease to be such when he becomes a Shriner, and his :Masonic obligations are qUitf~ as binding upon him when attending a meeting of the Shrine as they are at any other time or place. Indeed, as ll1elnbership in a l\Iasonic Lodge is a prerequisite to membership in the Shrine, and as in the eyes of the pnblic a Shrine is regarded as a l\Iasonic organization. all l'r"asol1s should be more than careful in enjoying the festivities of the Shrine to l'emenlber those lessons of temperance and obedience inculeated in the :Masonic Lodge, for if those lessons had not been learned, the pleasures of the Shrine would be denied to them. The resolution of the eommittee was ratified as follo'vs: l\Iitchell Chapter, ~o. 89, R. A. ~1., at regular meeting, :?\.farch 7th. St. Joseph Chapter, No. 14, H. A. 1\1.. at regular meeting, :March 8th. Charity Lodge, Ko. 831, A. F. & A. l\I., at regular meeting, l\Iareh 12th. Zerec1atha Lodge, Ko. 189, A. F. & A. :\I., at regular meeting, l\Iarch IBth. St.•Joseph Commander:r, No. 4, l~. 'T., at regular meeting, l'Iarch 15th. St. Joseph Lodge, Ko. 78, A. F. & A. 1'1., at regular nleeting, :I\Ial'ch 20th. So that all the members of these bodies were bound by their obligation to serve no liquors, and not indulge ill dancing in the :Masonic rooms. This was the result of the resolution fornlulated by the joint committee and adopted by the bodies hereinbefore mentioned. 'I'his resolution was binding upon every ulember of the bodies adopting it, whether such member was in attendance at his own Lodge or at any other body of any cbal'a<;ter \vhat· t:~ver meeting in said rooms. It is stated that at the eel'emonial session of the Shrine. held on l\Iay 9, 1900, this resolution was violated. and that all1(~mber of Charity Lodge pro(~l1red beer to be brought into the roomc1eclicuted to FreemtlSOlll'j·. This eansec1· some correspondence between the Grand l'Iaster and R. ,Yo Bro. HartzelL D. D. G. 1\1.. and the officers of Charity Lodge. It is a matter of deep regret that in the course of this eOl'reSponc1ellC'e, a Subordinate Lodge of this jurisdietion did not exhibit that courtes:r and deference whieh shonld alwass prevail aU10ng 11lembers of. a eommOl1 brotherhood. It ,vas not for a Lodge to deterrnine for itself the 1110tives wbieh actnated the compla.int to the Grund l\Iaster~ nor do we think the Lodge did its full dnt;r when it restricted itself "to rumors or cOllyersation overheard, or to say "from the cOl'l'espondH

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enee presented to us by the D. D. G. ~L, ,ve are unable to find out who the guiltj' parties are." The Gra nd l\Iaster and the District Deputy are to be commended for the patience and forbearance with which they treated Charity Lodge, and should be upheld by this Grand Lodge in their efforts to secure the due observance of a resolution adopted by a Subordinate Lodge. But if an:r member of a Subordinate Lodge has offended against the la,,~'s of l\Iasol1l'Y, this Grand Lodge has no original jurisdiction in" the matter. A charge must be formulated in the manuel' prescribed by law, and upon this charge a trial must be had in due form. In the opinion of the committee, tho entire correspondence should be referred to the incoming Grand l\laster, ,'dth directions if. in his opinion the good of the Order ,vill be accomplished by regarding the ineide~lt as closed, to do so. If in his opinion the facts disclosed are such as to warrant the presentation of cha.rges, the Grand l\Iaster sbould do so. The committee is of the opiniQll that in the future, no cause will exist for eomplaint as to the use of the l\Iasonic Hall in St..Jose})l1Fl'H ternall;r ~ubmitted, P. J. 'rYGARD. A. S. HOUSTON, ED. l\I. ALLEX, 'r. \V. COTrrOi\, }~D'YIl'\ A. KRAUTH OFF, GO}}lJnit'tee. Jt

On motion of Brothel' Clny C. ::\Iaedonuld, the report was amended by the addition of the following resolution: Be 'it RC801red., r:rhat it is the sense of this Grund f..-odge, that the use of intoxicating' liquors in a Hall dedicated tol\lasonry is a desecration thereof, and hereby forbidden.

JURISPRUDENCE.

Brother D. i\. Jalnison presented a paper, \vhicll ,vas referred to the Conl111ittee on Jurisprudence, touching property interests of Latinler Lodge No. 395 (defunct). Subsequently the (;OI11111ittee on Jurisprlldence subnlitted a report and incorporated the Sttl11e in its general repol't. To tllC J1. lV'. GralHZ Lodge ot 11.ti88ouri, A. F. (G ./1. 1IÂŁ.: Your Committee on .Jurisprudence, to whom was refl?l'l'ed the decisions of the l\Iost 'Vorsl1ipful Grand :.\Iaster, beg leaye to report that we have carefully examined and considered the same, and approye of that in regard to the !1"'orest City Lodg;e, Xo. 214. Also that in regard to the candidate ,vhose left hand is off at the wrist. Also \ve recommend that the agreemen t between King :Hill Lodge and the Lodges in St. J osepll be approved by the Gt'and Lodge. 'The question invoh-ecl in the T. B. Ellis case was passed upon bj"" Past Grand l\Iastel' .Allen. find his decision appro'n:'d by the Grand Lodge at its sessiol1 in Kansas City' last :rear. 'Ye are informed that tbe decision in

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that cuse 'was based npon the facts in the case now under eOl1sidcl'ation. rr"lle question asked was, H\Yhat is or will be his standing at tbe end of his snspension '(' 'rIle answer was, "He will be restored to ~Iasonic standing, \vith the right to petition any Lodge in this jurisdiction for membership." This is the last utterance of the Grand Lodge upon that sUbject. It bas been the law of the Grand Lodge since its aporoval, and will con. tinue to l)e unless it be overruled by this Grand Body. 'rhe facts in the case are stated in the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, ;110拢 the Grand Lodge session, 1897, page 100. That committee, after stating the facts, announced tbat the onl~7' question for their consideration is, """'as the punishment inflicted by the I... odge excessive T' Tlhey foun'd that the proceedings were regular and apprQvec1 the action of the Subordinate Lodge, except as to tIle punishment. The order of the committee, which became the judgment of the Grand Lodge, was "That the judgment of -expulsion be set aslde, and that the defendant be and he is hereby suspended from all rights, privileges and benefits for l\Iasonry for a period of three :.vears from .Tanuar:y lt3, lSD7." It did not grant a l'e-hearing, but sinn>l;y reduced the punishmen t from expulsion to three years' suspension. The la \y of the Grand Lodge, Section 275, is as follows: "If the accused has been expelled or suspended by the Lodge and its judgment: is reyersed, and the cause dismissed by the Grand I,odge, he will be restored to whatever T..Iodge standing and membership be held when the charge ,vas preferred against him; if the judgment be reversed and the cause rema.nded fora new trial, and such new tri.al result in his acquittal he is thereby restored to his former Lodge membership and standing." It will be seen that the facts in the case at bar are not covered by this seetion. . Judgment in the case of :Hr. Bllis was not reversed, and the cause dismiHsed. neither wa.s it reversed and remanded for a new trial. r.rhe action of the TJodge 'was affirmed as to everything except the punishment. In lS50 the Granel Lodge adopted the following: "That while all Grand Lodges ha,"'e the right to reverse the decisions of their subordinates, suspending or expelling l\ra~;ons from all the privileges of l\Iasonry, the;y cannot restore them to membership in a Subordinate Lodge without its consent. III 1872 Grand l\laster路 Garrett, in discussing the same question, held as fo110\v8, \vhleh ,yas approved by the Grand Lodge: "'\Vhen an expelled member appeals to the Grand Lodge for a mitigation of sentence on the .ground of * * * too great severity of sentence * * *, the Grand Lodge may restore him to good l\Iasonic standing and a certifieate to that effect is issued to hiIn by the Gtand Secretary, upon which he lnay apply to his old Lodge, or to any other Lodge, for membership, as in the case of non-affiliates." , This rnle has been followed ever since. It has been repeatedl Jr held路 that the Grand Lodge should not compel a Subordinate Lodge to accept a,s a '1nembe1" one who is objectionable to the Lodge. 1'here would be no question about the fact that if the Grand Loclge in ~Ir. Ellis' case had affirmed the judgment of the Subordinate Lodge in its entirety, and he had after\"lards petitioned the Grand Lodge for restoration, and his petition路 bad been granted, it would simply have restored him to good l\Iasonic standing, but not to lnembership in the Lodge. , If that could not be done, how can the Grand Lodge, by simply reducing his punishment from expulsion to suspension, compel a Lodge which had expelled him to recelve him back to its membership withont reversing the judglnent and dismissing the case, or re-

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versing it and remanding it for a ne\y trial, as proYic1ec1 in Section 273': If the Grand Lodge had re 17el'sec1 and dismissed it wotild have 't)(~en equivalent to bolding' that there was no case against him, and the pl'oN.路edings would haye been void ab 'in'itio. If the judgment had been reyel'sed and remanded for a ue\v trial, and snch new trial had resulted in acquitta1. he would have thereby been restored to membership by the action of the Lodge. The of the decision under consideration, if approved, forces him back upon Lodge without its consent, and there is no law for that. The Grand I.odge is interested in the harmony of its subordinates, and has never intended to enaet a la\y that will force upon the Lodge elenlents of discord and disint(!gratlon. If Section 274 authorizes this, the decision of Past Grand ~laster Alien last rear, and its approval by the Grand Lodge, abrogates it, and it should not be revived by approving the dt~dsion uncleI' consideration. ' 'YUh all due respect to the Grand lVlaster we must disapprove tbis decision, and hold that ::\11'. Ellis was simply restored to good ~Iasollic standing, with the right to petition any Lodge in this Grund Jurisdietioll for m(~mbersbip. and become a member of any Lodge that may l'eel~ive him, but not of any Lodge that ,vill not. ,\Ye recommend that the petition of . <. \.sh Grove Lodge ::;\0. 100, asking for a return of the personal property mentioned therein be grunted. In the matter of California I.lodge, No. 183, we l'eCOmllll?nc1 that the Grand Lodge cause to be conveyed to California Lodge, Xo. 1S3. all the property heretofore cOllvered to the Grand Lodge b;y the fOl'mel' California Lodge. . In the matter of Latimer Lodge, :\"0. 145, we recommend tbat the Grand Lodge eause to be conveyed to said Lodge the lot described in tlw memorial which was formerI.r owned by Latimer Lodge, No. :395. 'Ye npprove tbe action of the Grand :Master in refusing l'E~quests for dispensation to anthorize Lodges to uppeul' as Lodges on Sunday for divine worship or for laying a eorner stone. 11" l'aternallj" submitted, NOAH ~L GIVAN, R. R. I{REEGER, GREGORY S. J\IILLER. A. FISHER,

I ('ol1C:m' except as to the Ellis case. SI~~r:MOUR

HOYT, Comnl'ittee.

To the .11. lTC. Orand Lodge of Jii.ssouri.. . :1.

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'The nndersigned, members of Latimer Lodgl\ No. 145, A. F. & A. :\1., Lieking, :i\Io., respeetfull~1" represent and state that on the ::!lst day of October, lSni, the charter of Latimer Lodge, Xo. 395, ,vas arrested by the Grand Lodge, and that at the time of the arrest of said charter there belonged to said Lodge, as part of its assets, a certain vacant lot situated in the -Village of Licking, Connty of Texas, State of l\fissonri, of the YaltH:~ of about one hnndred and fifty dollars ($150}; that by virtue of the arrest of said charter the title to said propel'ts became vested in the Grunel Lodge of the State of l\Iissouri; that since the arrest of said charter. to wit, at the last session of the Grand Lodge, a charter was granted to a new I,;odge, kno\vn as Latimer Lodge, No. 145, located at said yillage 0:IJicking', Texas Countj", l\Iissouri; that of the members now constituting Lati-

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lHer Lodge, t\o. 143, t\YentY-l~ight were members of the old Lodge~ Xo. gu::-•. and said Lodge 14::> is pl'acticalJ;v the SUCCt~ssor of the old Loclg'e aD;). In "ie,v of the premises, i he undersigned request this Grand Lodgt~ to trans· fer and convey the said YflCant lot of ground above described to the t]..ustees oE Latimer Lodge, Xo. 145, to be held in trust for said Lodge.

Fra ternaIlr snbmitted, ASBERRY eRA YEXS, FR.A~K l\IO~TY,

T. D. TRELIEX, ";"1\1. ANTHOXY~ 'Yorshipful ::.\Iaster. Committee (lppoinicdby I.JaUnlcr Ladue, So. 1~15.

Brother A. L. Ross read the report of the COlll111ittee 011 the case of 'V. B. Lotspeich, 1\1. of Blairstow·n Lodge No. 557. rrl1e report \vas adopted, and is as follo\\"s:

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1'0 the ..:11. TV. Grancl LOtlgc of J1188o'uJ'i, .:1. F. <G A,. 1l.:

'Ve, yonI' conlnlittee appointed on the charges against 'V. Bro. ,V. E. 'Yorshipful :\Iasrer of Blairstown Lodge, No. 557, respectfully report as fol!o,ys: Charges were regular}:y preferred against Brother 'V. E. Lotspeich, :'traster of Blairstown Lodge~ :Ko. 557, and the specifications wel'e drunken· ness, and other unmasonic conduct growing out of the condition of the Brother when nnder the inf1uence of intoxicating liquors. ~rhe :\Iost 'Yorshipful Grand l\Iaster ~sl1spended him from. office as \'forshipful l\Iaster of tbe Lodge. Your committee finds that the charges ngainst the Brother are true. Indeed, he admits their truthfulness, and asl~s for leniency, with promises on his part to reform~ , After considering the case, 'we recommend the following action on the part of this Grand Lodge: First, the action of the Grand l\Iaster in SllSpending 'V. Bro. 'V. B. Lotspeich from the office of '\Vorshipfnl l\Iaster of Blairstown Lodge, Ko. 557~ be sllsta.ined; Second, that the Brother be~ and he is hel'eb:r~ removed from the offiee of ""'orshipful l\Iaster of said Lodge; Third, that the Brother be and he is suspended from all the rights and bene· fits of Freemasonr~- fot the period of. three :rears fro~ this time. Fraternally sUbmitted, JA)IES ",,".BOYD, A. L. ROSS. Lotspeich~

B. E. PU7\:IPHREY. Z. ':1:'. :\IAR~~IN, . JXO. T.SI-IORT,

Committee.

AMENDMENT DEFEATED .

.rrhe aillelldnlent 11eretofore read and printed ill the Pro. ceedings, 'proposing to add a sectioll 011 payI11ent of District Lecturers to the By-La\ys, ,vas called up, discussed and, 011 Illotion, ,vas rejected.

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PAY ROLL.

The follo\ving report on Pay Roll "vas submitted alld adopted: ST. LOUIS) October is, 1900. To the ..11. 1f. GrancZ Lodge of JIisso'llri;l A. P. (t A. 111.:

Your Committee on Pay Roll respectfully report tliat the officers and representatives in attendance at the present Annual Communication are entitled to receive mileage and per diem, as per the pay roll, amounting to $4,705.00. Fraternally submitted, HENRY LIHOU, R. L. '\VARDIN,

Oommittee.

WAYS AND MEANS.

'I'he COlIllllittee on ,\r ays and l\Ieans sublnitted a report. ']:'he san1e 'YHS read and a substitute offered for that part of the report concerning a 1110nU111ent to P. G. 11. Ready. The substitute ,vas 110t adopted. '"rhe report of the COlll1nittee ,,"as then ac10ptedas a \vhole. '1'0 tile J1. lV. G1'ancZ Lo(Zac 0" lILiS80tC'f'i;l A. P. (~ A. JJl.:

Your C~ommHtee on 'Va3's and l\Ieans beg leave to submit the following report: The expenditures of the Grand Officers have only exceeded the appropriation of ~,.our committee last year by about three dollars, \vhich was caused by various small amounts unforeseen by ':7J~our committee last year. ,Yeo therefore, congratulate the Grand Lodge on the fidelity of its Grand Officers in thns protecting the int.erests of this Granel Body in its finances. 'YUh referenee to the ~lero(:H'ial of Ashlar ~odge, No. a06, for remission of their Grand Lodge dues, in the opinion of ~'ot1r committee under the law the Lodge could not erect or purchase a Hall until the funds were provided to paJ" for same. \Ye regard the remission of Grand Lodge dues a very dangerous precedent. Your committee, therefore, recommend that the l\Iemorial be not granted. 'V'itll reference to the l\Iemorial for a monument to mark the last resting place of Past Grund l\Iaster 1\1. \Y. Bro. Thos. C. Read;y, while your路 committee would most cheerfully recommend the appropriation, if in their opinion they felt warranted by law in so doing~ yet we feel that it is a dangerons preeedent to open the treasury of the Grand Lodge for this purpose. 'Ve, therefore, recommend that the 1\lemoriaI be not granted. Your committee recomulend that the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10.000) be appropriated for the purpose of erecting a building, to be known as Old Foll\:s' Building at the :MasouicHome. In the opinion oE your committee, no better use of the surplus funds of the路 Grand Lodge could be made than to prepare a comfortable home for our unfortunate Brethren and their

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withy\ys and orphans. The building's now used for th~ old folks at the Home are yery unsafe, endangering the propert:r at the IIome, besides yery se1"iousIJ~ endangering the lives of the inmates of the old buildings. Your cOlllmittee therefore recommend the following appropriations:

Pdndng })roceeclings of 1900 $ P(,;..;Lag·I~. Printing, Stationery and Incidentals · . Hent of Grand Secretary's OtTIce . Salary of Grand Secretary.... . . Salary of Committee on E"oreign Correspondence . Salary of Grund Treasurer . Salary and Expense of Grand Lecturer !'" ••• Expense of ~lost 'Vorshipfnl Grand l\.Iastel' .................•.. Expense and per cHern of Special Deputies . Salary of Grand Tiler . Expense of this Communication · . Charity, according to Report of Committee on Charity . l\Iileagc and per cUem, according' to Heport of Committee ' . Expenses for Lodges of Instruction for D. L . For use of Historical Committee . Contingent Fund for Incidental Expenses .

1,000 00 1,400 00 840· 00 2,500 00 500 00 150 00 2,250 00 500 00 100 00 150 00 362 90 775 00 4,705 90 800 00 1.500 00 250 00

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total amount appropriated bJ'~ your coulmittee amounts in the aggregate. to $li/j 83.80. Fraternally submitted, .T. B. 'l'HOl\LA.S. •TOHN H. DEEl\IS. A. J. COLEnIAN, CHARLES l\IOORE, E. T. l\IILLER,

Committee.

MASONIC HOME.

TIle COlnn1ittee on l\fasoni0 Honle subnlitted its report and the sanle 'vas adopted, Wllicll is as follo'w's: ST. T.JOUIS, Octotlcr 18, 1900. To the J.1[. 1F. Gran{Z LO(l[lc of 1JIis80U1"i, A. F.

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Your Committee on :\Iasonic Home beg leave to report: l'his Grand Lodge is to be congratulated on the fact that it has contri· buted so largely to an institution that, in the hands of the Grand l\Iaster of the Universe, has saved, and is continuing to save, immortal souls from. despair, suffering and degradation. Your work along that line is the grandest und noblest that is entrusted by High IIeaven to munldnd. It has been performed nobly by' the l\Iasons of ::.\Iissouri. The l\Iasonic ITome is indeed a houle for the orphan children of out' deceased Brethren. and for our unfortunate Brethren and their widows, ,vho, without its timely protection, would come to want and distress. \Ve find the condition of the Home and its in·

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tel'nal y;ol'kings entirely satisfactory. Peace anel harmollJ:" 110W pl'eYail in aU tilE! departments of the Home, and we congratulate our efficient Superintendent on his satisfactory management. Your committee is heartily in' favor of adding to the HOlne Endowment Fund such moneys as tan be conserYatively spared from our Grand Lodge 'Il.'f!aSlu路y, and would earnestly recommend its appropriation fot' gnch noble [)U.pOSf,'.

Fraternally submitted, E. F. ALLI'~N, G. A. GnI~KTHER. DAN. T. \\7'OOLDRIDGE, J. D. DA\?\,7S0N, H. ,Yo Al\IELI~G, COnl'mittee.

AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

The addition to Section 83, directing Lodges in cities \vhere there are t\VO or lnore Lodges to post notices on Bulletins of petitio]1s, rejections, suspenf-ions and expulsions, \vas read a third tinle. Being put upon its passage, the proposition ,vas adopted. HOME DIRECTORS.

The follo\v-ing Inen1bers of the 1,fasonic Honle Board \vere elected: Noah 1\1. Ciivan, .Ino. D. \lincil, Jos. S. Browlle,. A. C. Robinson, E. :B-'. Allen. RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

}\. vote of thanks \vas tendered to Brother '\T. ~Ialnlene, \vho served as organist at the opening of the Grailc1 Lodge, also to the" Singing Section" ofEr~vin Lodge Xo. 121, and to the COl11rnittee on Arrangelnents for their valliable services in l11akingpreparation for the entertailll1lent of the Grand Lodge, especially to Brother fIoward ,\Tatson, chairnlan of tIle C0l1l1uittee. At 3 0' clock the Grand Lodge vv'as until 4 o'clock this afterll0on.

CALLED FROi\I LABOIl

93 TfIIHD DAY-AFrrERNOON SESSION. Srr. LOUIS,

October 18, 1900.

T'he (~ranc1 Lodge \vas CALLED FHO:l\I LABOR by ({ralld l\lnster C. I-I.Brig·gs at 4 o'clock. Prayer ,vas offered by the C~Tand C~haplain, Itev. J. I-I. l\Iiller. RESOLUTION. 1

1 he follo\ving resolution ,vas adopted: "Besol red.. ~rllat the Deputy Grand ::\Jaster be constituted a member of the Board of Directors of tlH~ )'Iasonic IIome, and that he occupy the same l'elati(l11 to the Board as tIle Grand ::L\Iastl:ll" and the Grand ,"Yal·dens." !1""l'atel'nally snbmitted. NOAH :\1. GIYAX, JOLIN D. YI~CIL.

Brother ..1... }-'isher offered a resolutioll requiring the four principal C}rand Officers to attend tlle funerals of all (~rand and Past C+rand Officers \vho die during tIle year. rrhe resolution ,"yas 110t adopted. "THE MITCHELL MONUMENT." The Comlnittee on "l\IitcbeH IV[onument" last year submitted a report, recommending that "a half-tone picture of the nlonument be made and printed in the Proceedings." O'wing to the difficulty in obtaining such cut, and the delay in bringing out the Proceedings caused by ,vaiting for it, the cut did not appear. I have bad a Ctlt made and inserted in the present Proceedings, and reprint the report as rendered by the Committee. JOHN D. 'VINCIL, Grand Secretai'y. 2'0 the J1. 1f.

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']."11e committee appointed b;y the Grand Chapter Ro;,ral Arch l\Iasons to act ,,,Uh the Grand I..lodge for the purpose of erecting a monument over the grave of Past Grand J\laster Jas. ,V. J\:fitchelI, at Griffin, Ga., would report work performed. A handsome monument of l\1issouri granite has been erected. 'The stone is three feet six inches wide, 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 fonr inches tbick, making the total height from the ground to the top of the monument six feet.

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of the

It has a highly polished face, on 'w'"hich is the following JA~IES ,,~.

FEBRU}..RY

in~cription:

:MITCHELL,

22, 1800.

KOVEl\!BER

4, 1873.

ERECTED TO HIS nIE:\IORY BY THE

GRAXD CHAPTER 0]' l\11ss0URI.•

It A. 1\1.,

JOSEPH) AND 'l'HEGRA:ND LODGE)

l\lrrcHELL CHAPTEU, ):"0.

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OF ST..

OF ::'uISSOURI.

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. 1846-1847. GRAXD ::\I.\Sl'BH GRA:\D· LODGE)

A. F. & A. 1\1.,

OF l\:IrssouRI,

1844-1845.

On the base of the monument, in raised letters, is the word l\IITCHELL. TIle top of the monument is ornamented with a triangle, square and compasses, and a sprig of a(~acia. 'Ve had 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: ~IOntlment ' $300 Freight from St. Louis to Griffin, Ga............................ 72 Drayage and putting in foundation... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 Six photographs 10

04) 45 50 00

$396 \)5

Paid for as follows: Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. ~1 $150 00 ::\Iitehell Chapter, No. 89...................................... 25 00 Grand Chapter, R. ,A.• :M....................................... 221 95 '.:rotal

$396 95

Your Committee are under many obligations to l\Iost Excellent Companion Henr:r C. Burl', Grand High Priest of Georgia, for his valuable' assistance in seeing the monument properly placed, and for his more than fraternal interest s110wn in paying this 'Worthy tribute to our deceased Companion. Fraternally submitted,

W. F. KUHN. H. W. BELDIXG,. C. A. BATSON,

Oommittee.

GALVESTON SUFFERERS.

On motion tIle incolning Grand l\Iaster and t11e Chairmall of the Coml1littee on vVays alid ·1feans ,vere authorized to make a donation of $500 to the Galveston sufferers.

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Grand Lodge of' llfisso'l/.;1'"'i.

AMENDMENT.

rrile following aluendnlent \vas offered to tIle C;onstitution and ordered printed in the Proceedings: Amend Section 2, Article III. of Constitution, by striking out all of said section, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Sec. 2. ' Electfue-Enumeration of-Ternll of-All of the Granel Officers of this Grand Lodge, except the Grand Chaplains, Grand Ora tors and Grand :Marshals, shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices respectively until their successors shall be duly elected and installed," Fraternally SUbmitted, L. :MOLLER, C. l\I. P ARI~EH, 'Vl\I. L. REYNOLDS, JR" F. D. GILDERSLEEVE, LOUIS ':rISCH.

The following resolution \vas adopted in connection with the above proposed an1~ndnlent: Resolvc(Z) That the Grand Secretary is hereby instructed to notify all Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, by special notice, in ample time, that aL amendments to 'the Constitution must be acted on in accordance with Section 2, Article 5 of the Constitution. Fraternally submitted, L. l\10LLER, C. 1\1. PARKER, 'Vl\f. L. REYNOLDS, JR., LOUIS TISCH, F. D. GILDERSLEEVE.

INSTALLATION.

rrlle Grand l\l1aster elect tllen pres en ted tIle list of officers appointed by him. 1\1. VV. Grand ~/Iaster Briggs appointed Brother John R. Parson Grand 1\larshal, and proceeded to install the folloVv"ing Grand Officers elect: C.A.:MPBELL 'YELLS" Platte City JOS. ,C. FINAGIN, St. Louis JNO. C. YOCUl\f, Kansas City 'Vl\I. F. I\:UHN, I\:ansas City JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis

GR..~ND l\f,A.STER. DEPUTY GRANDl\1.ASTER. SENIOR GR,A.ND 'VAnDEN. JUNIOR GRAND 'VARDEN. GRAND SECRETARY.

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Proceedings of the

1\1. \,;'". Bro. ,\Tells, Grand l\laster, appointed Brotl1er D . .A... Jalnison to install Brother S. 1\1. Ifenllard, Grand 'I'reasurer elect, he being absent. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS.

T'he follo,ving appointed officers, appointed by tIle Grand l\laster, \\~ere duly installed. ALLAN ~1(·DfnYELr." St. Louis HEV. JOB::\' H. JIILLEH, l\e'r:lda

HEV. J. 'f. :M. JOIT:\SON, St. Lonis LEROY B. VA LI.;IA); 1', St. Louis

A. FISHER, LaBelle A. S. HOUSTOX, :\Iexico E. B. J..::\COBS. Ca.rthage FRI1";D A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau JNO. T. SHOnT, Jefferson City E. F. H.l~. RTZELL, St. Joseph CYUrS H. JOXES, Rolla \Y.A.LTEIt \VILLLA.:\IS, Columbia ':r. A. DITK::\', Bethany JOHN ,Yo O\YEX, St. Louis

GRAXD GRAND GRA.XD GU.A.ND

GHAXD GRAXD GRA.XD G·I:l~~XD

GRAND GFLA.. ND G·nAXD

LECTURER. CHAPLAIN. CHAPLAIK. SEXIOR DEACOX. JUNIOR DEACON. SEXIOR srrE'VARD. JU~IOR STE'YARD. :\IARSHAL. l\IAItSHAL. S\YORD BEARER. PUHSUrVAXT.

GRAND OR.A.TOn.

; GRAND OnATOR. GRAND TILER.

rrhe C}ranc1 1'Iaster appointed the follo\ving Chairnlell of

tIle Standing C0111111ittees: COR.ItESPOXD}3NCE JOHN D. Vr1\CIL. . APP8ALS AXD GIUEVANCES DonSgy A. JAl\IISOX. LODGES U. D HO\Y.A.RD \VATSOK. CHA..RTEHED LODGI~S .................•..• ,JA~nijS l\I. BHECKEXRIDGE .TUIUSPRUDE~CE•......•........ ' ~O.-\.H :.\L GlYAN. CHARITY ...............•................. F. J. 'l'YGARD. Ul\TFINISHED BUSINI<JSS P. A. E:AGE. REPOR'rs D. D. G. :.\1. ••...•..•...•..•.•... A. :\1. HOUGH. OBrrUAHIES C. H. BRIGGS. BOARDS Ob'" HELIEb.., \Vl\L A. IIALL. '\YAYS AXD l\IEANS .......................•T. B. 'l'HOl\IAS.

COl\I:\Il'r'rEES. Accou)i:rs-F. 'N. l\Iott, John H. Deems, E. ,A. Sapper.

R. Parson. PAY ROLL-Henry IJihou. Rr.rUAI,,-AlIan :McDowell,Joseph C. Finagin, Jno. C. Yocum, A. Fisher, Seymour Ho;yt. HISTORICAL-John D. '-rind}, Allan ::..\IcDowe 11, ,Yo F. Kuhn. l\IAS02'IC HOME-Se;rmour Ho~·t. TRANSPOH'1'ATION AND HO'l'ELs-John

a'rand Lodge oJ" Jfis80'UIj路i.

VOTE OF THANKS.

On 1110tioll of 11. VV. Bro. Josepll S. Bro,\rne, the usual vote of thallks "Vvas tendered to the railroads and hotels for courtesies to路the Grand Lodge. 'I'he luinutes of the day's session '\vere then read and

approved. The IVI. (~rand Lodge "vas the11 closed in Prayer by Rev. J. H. l\filler, Grand Chaplain.

"T.

A~IPLE FORl\f.

JOHN D. \IINCIL, Gretnel f}ecretary.

SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. r:rhe following amounts have been received since the closing of my report, October 9, 1900: . $14 00 . 100 . 48 00 . 73 00 . 1 00 . 22 00 . 17 00 . 1 00 . 39 00 . 1 00 . 36 00

Powell Lodge, No. 173 Henderson Lodge, No. 477, balance Pleasant }\fount Lodge, No. 134 Clifton Lodge, No. 463 Callao Lodge, No. 38, balance Avilla I..lodge, No. 278 Philadelphia Lodge, No. 502 Cedar City Lodge, No. 425, balance King Hiram Lodge, No. 309 Verona Lodge, No. 452, balance Cainesville Lodge, No. 328 Charter Fees, Seven Lodges

$ 253 00 140 00

Balanee on hand, October 9, 1900

S 393 00 46,916 64

Total on hand, October 20, 1900

~47,309

ADDENDUM. Exeter I..lodge, No. 514, maderetul'ns, but has not paid Lodge dues of $14. The following Lodges have made no returns: . Tipton Lodge, No. 56. North Star Lodge, No. 157.

Pittsville I..odge, X o. 428. Prairie Hill I..lodge, Xo. 546.

The following numbers, representing defunct Lodges, are vacant: 385, 402, 409, 446, 447, 513. G. L. PRo.-i.

384,

Proceedings of the DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District-ED\VARD HIGBEE, Lancaster. 2d A. FISHER, La Belle. 3d JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. ED. 1\1. ALLEN, Trenton. 4th .J. VY. BARKLEY, Albany. 5th JOS. E. RE ES E, Maryville. 6th GEORGE S. BAIRD, Fairfax. 7th .JOHN BRODER, St. Joseph. 8th 9th ELMER MANN, Clarksdale. Z. T. MARTIN, Lathrop. 10th REUBEN BARNEY, SR., Chillicothe. 11th C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 12th SYDNEY R. \VOOD, La Plata. 13th GEORGE E. MAY路HALL, New London. Hth 15th A. T. VAUGHAN, Paris. EDVfARD fr. MILLER, Brullswick. 16th S. J. ~rONES, Hale. 17th B. P. FINLEY, Liberty. 18th A. J. COLE:\IAN, Platte City. 19th VAN F. BOO R, Kansas City. 20th c. L. FROST, Odessa. :lIst 22d LE\VIS RICHARDSON, Nelson. A. L. ROSS, Versailles. 23d 24th F. D. HUBBELL, Columbia. 25th A. S. HOUSTON, Mexico. 26th P. P.RLLIS, New Florence. 27th J. \V. PO WELL, Troy. 28th CRAS. J. \VALKER, \Vel1tzyille. 2~th W. S. EPPERSON, Sedalia. 30th J. '1'. SHOR'r, Jefferson City. JOHN ISBELL, \Vashington. 31st R. ,,~. McMULLIN, Hillsboro. 32d 33d HO\VARD \V ATSON, St. Louis.. 34th CYRUS H. JONES, Rolla. 35th T. 1\ GARNETT, Belton. 313th W. "\V. ROSS, Butler. 37th J. L. ELLISTON, Clinton. 38th H. T. 'WRIGHT, Lebanon. 39th \VILLIARD B. DUNNEGAN, Bolivar. 40th T. N. WOODRUFF, Stockton. 41st R. L. \V ARDIN, Nevada. 42d HARMON CLINE, Joplin. 43d T. G. GOLDSMITH, Springfield. 44th ROBERT LAMAR, Houston. 45th T. COT1'ON, Van Burell. 46th \V. J. ~:rARSHALL, Doe Run. 47th F. A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau. 48th JAS. A. BOONE, Charleston. 49th JOHN R. POOL, .Cardwell. 50th LEE W. COTTON~ Piedmont. 51st GEO. E. ~:tATTHEWS, Vfest Plains. 52d JOHN S. TAYLOR, Ozark. 53d JOHN E. ADAMSON, Mt. Vernon. 54th J. M. RITCHEY, Neosho. I 55th H. A. HATFIELD, Moberly.

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1900.J

Grand Lodge of

J.~li88ouri.

DISTRICT LECTURERS. 1st Distric~-.J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka. 2d A. FISHER, La Belle. 3d JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. 4th ED. ~L ALLEN, Trenton. 5th JOHN W. BARKLEY, Albany. 6th .JOSEPH E. REESE, l\Iaryville. 7th GEO. S. BAIRD, Fairfax. 8th B. F. WATSON, St.•Joseph. 9th ELMER MANN, Clarksdale. 10th Z. T. MARTIN, Lathrop. 11th REUBEN BARNEY, .JR., Chillicothe. 12th C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 13th SYDNEY R. WOOD, La Plata. 14th GEO. E.l\fAYHALL, New London. 15th 'rHOMAS F. HURD', Paris. 16th ED. T. MILLER, Brunswick. 17th S.•J. JONES, Hale. 18th BASIL P. FINLEY, Liberty. 19th A. S. tL BEERY, Platte Cit:r. 20th D. P. LE\VIS. 21st C. L. FROST, Odessa. 22d LEWIS RIOHARDSON, Nelson. 23d A. L. ROSS, Versailles. 24th J. \V. HULETT, Sturgeon. 25th A. S. HOUSTON, :Mexico. 26th PETER ARNOLD, 'Vellsville. 27th JAS. W. PO~VELL, Troy. .. 28th CHAS. J. 'VALKER, 'V~ntzvil1e. 29th W. S. EPPERSON, Sedalia. 30th JOHN T. SHORT. Jefferson Cit)". 31st fJ OHN 'V. BOOTH, \Vashington. 32d R. "V. ~fcl\:IULLIN, Hillsboro. 33d WM. A. HALL, St. Louis. 34th CYRUS H. tTONES, Rolla. 35th '1'. T. G·ARNET'r, Belton.. 36th CHARLES SPRAGUE, Butler. 37th JAS. L. ELLISTON, Clinton. 38th H. T. 'VRIGHT, Lebanon. 39th \VILLARD B. DU~NEGAN, Bolivar. 40th WILL R. BO\VLES, Greenfield. 41st R. L. WARDIN, Nevada. 42d HARMON CLINE, Joplin. 43d D. B. FARNS'VORrrH, Springfield. 14th ROBERT LA.!vfAR, Houston. 45th T. W. COT'TON, Van Buren. 46th W. J. MARSHALL, Doe Run. 47th F. A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau. 48th JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston. 49th J. R. POOLE, Cardwell. 50th L. W. COTTON, Piedmont. 51st GEO. E. MATTHEWS, West Plains. 52d JOHN S.TAYLOR, Ozark. 53d JOHN E. ADAl\fSON, ~rt. Vernon. 54th W. C. HILL, Neosho. 55th H. A. HATFIELD, "Moberly.

100

LOct.

NE\V L01)GES. The following Lodges received Charters dated October 18,.,1900: Na'me oj Lodge.

Hemple Fair Play Glensted Kirbyville (}rabam Sampson Rockville

, ~

No.

LocatIo'n.

37 44 250 264 289 298 341

Hemple Fair Play Glensted Kirbyville Graham

County.

Clinton. Polk. l\1:organ.

Taney.

Lutie

Nodaway. Ozark.

Rockville

Bates.

ANNUAL COMMUNICi\.rrION IN 1901. 'fIle Eighty-First Annual COlnmunicatioll of the Gralld Lodge \viII be 11eld in St. Louis, cOlnmencing at 10 o'clock on the 1110rning of the '1'hird Tuesday (viz., the 15th day) in October, 1901.

1900.]

(ltand Lodge

Jli.'i80tu~i.

101

BIOGrlAPHICAL. CORONA HIBBURD BRIGGS, PAST GRAND MASTER.

~1ost vVorshipful Brother Corona H. Briggs closed his career as Grand l\laster of the Grand Lodge of lVlissouri with his successor's installation. Brother Briggs ,vas born in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, July 29,.1849. In 1856 the faulily rell10ved to Centralia, Illinois, where he received his education in the graded schools. In 1868 another move on the part of the falnily brought the subject of this sketch to Barton County, l\Iissouri. . '.\..t the age of 21 years-in 1870-he entered the rni:nistry, and has ever since remained a hard-working, efficient and leading member of the South-'Vest l\Iissouri Conference l\lethodist Episcopal Church, South. He ser\;'ed many years as Presiding Elder of a number of Districts and has perfOrll1ed valuable 路work as agent of Central College, located at Fayette, lVliBsouri, and as curator and trustee of several colleges. The honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred upon him by Central College. in 1894.

MASONIC.

Brother Briggs \vas luade a l\Jlaster lYIa-SOll in Cooper Lodge No. 36, at Booneville, l\1"issouri, January 9, 1880. He served as Master and retained bis 111en1bership to the present date. In the Grand Lodge his first official recognition ,vas by appointnlent as Grand Chaplain in 1881. He ,,'"as annually reappointed until 1895, ,vhen he was appointed Senior Grand Deacon. The follo'w'ing year he was elected Junior Grand 'Varden, in 1897 Senior Grand "'Varden, in 1898 Deputy Grand Master, and at the annual session, held at !(ansas City, he was, by practically a unanimous vote, elected lVlostWorshipful Grand 1\iaster of l\lissouri Masons. The capitular degrees were conferred upon him in Spring.. field, l\ii~souri,Ro.yal Arch Chapter No. 15, where he was exalted May 26 1883. He remained a member until 1887, 'when he affiliated with In'dependence Royal Arch Chapter No. 12, at Independence, Missouri, and was eleeted Excellent High Priest in 1891.

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In the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of lVlissouri he served as Grand Chaplain from 1884 to 1891, when he ,vas elected Grand Scribe, the follo,ving year Grand I{ing, in 1893 Deputy Grand High Priest, and in 1894 1'4ost Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch lVfasons of Missouri. He \vas anointed, consecrated and set apart to the Holy Order of High Priesthood in 1891 and elected Excel.. lent Chaplain in April, 1896. The Cryptic degrees 'Of Royal and Select ~Iaster were conferred upon him MHl'ch 30, 1888, in Arcana Council R. and S. Masters at Harrison-: ville, lYIissouri. The Christian Orders of Knighthood were conferred upon him in St. John's Commandery No. 20, I{nights Telnplar;stationed at Springfield, l\1issonri, during the month of August, 1883. In 1887 he affiliated with Palestine Commandery No. 17, stationed at Independence, IVlissouri, and served as Eminent COIDlnander. In all the stations to 'which the fraternity have called onr distinguished Brother to preside he has rendered eUlinent satisfaction.

1900.J

GTand Lodge of J1Iisso1/./rL

PROPOSED

108

.LL\~IENDl\{ENrrS.

The following amendments were sUbu1itted during the Session, and under the law, go over to the next Annual Communication: CONSTITUTION. Amend Section 2, .A.. rticle III. of Constitution, by striking out all of said section, and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Sec. 2. Elect"l"/Jc-E?tumeraUon. of-'Pcr路rn of-All of the Grand Officers of this Grand Lodge, except the Grand Chaplains, Grand Orators and Grand l\Iarshals, shall be elected annuallJ', by ballot, at the stated Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices respectively until their successors shall be duly elected and installed:' Amend the Constitution of the Grand Lodge b;y striking out the whole of Section :to', Article V, and insert in lieu thereof the following: SEC. 2. OO'1'LstUution-Ilo'W a.-mendelZ, aZterccl or 'j'cpealed. (1) Any additional section, not conflicting with the provisions of the Constitution, which may be desired, shall be proposed in writing, and on being read three several days, if concurred in by a two-thirds vote of those. entitled to vote, as prescribed in Section 3, shall become a part of this Constitution.

(2) Any proposition to amend, alter or repeal any section or sub-section of this Constitution shall be reduced to writing, and read in full on three several days, and be published with the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, and lie over until the next Annual Communication, when it shall be read again, when, if approved b3' a two-thirds 'Vote of those entitled to 'Vote in accordance with Section 3, ArticleV', shall become a part of this Constitu路 tion.

(3) If at any Annual Comulunication of the Grand Lodge, it may be deemed, by a majority 'Vote taken in accordance with Section 3, Article V, .to revise this Constitution, a committee consisting of three members shall be appointed for that purpose, who shall report at the next Annual Com路 munication, when such revised Constitution shall be read, section by section, and each section separately voted on, which 'Vote shall be by a show of hands, and, a majority 'vote shall determine the adoption or rejection of such section. Each section as thus read may be altered by a majority vote by show of hands, before being adopted or rejected. rJ~he Yote shall then be taken upon the Revised Constitution as a whole, which must be determined by a two-thirds vote, in accordance with the provisions of Section 3, Article V.

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Proceedings of the

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BY~L.A. vVS.

l1.01enc1 Article XYII, Scetio'u 207, of the Br:..Laws of the :Most "\Vorshipful Grand Lodge of the Sl"ate of l\lissouri, on page _50, as follows:

Strike oUt the ,,'o1'ds "b3~ delivering or causing to be delivered by a l\lastel' ::Uason, to the delinquent, a cOPJl' of the same, ten days before the Communication at "'hleh he is to appear..; but should his residence be more than fiye miles fl'om the place of Lodge meeting, or be unknown, then a notice forwarded to his last known place of residence, twenty days before the date at whieh he is to appear shall be sufficient," and insert the words: "By delivering 01' causing to be delivered by a l\laster lVIason, or by forwarding by registered mail to the delinquent, at his last known address, a copy of the same, twenty da;ys before the Communication at which he is to appear." So that the amended portion of the section will read, "Such notice shall be served b~' the Secretary, by fOl'\varding by registered mail, to the de~ linquent, at his last kllO\Vn address~ a cop;r of the same, tw'enty da;rs before the Communication at \\'hiehhe is to appear."

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Pr~o.-S.

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117

APIJENDIX.

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

ST. LOr~IS,

lVIo., October 1st.. 1900.

To the jWost 1VOTShi]Jful GraneZ Lodge ot Jll.ssou1路'i, A. F. ((: ...4-. .1.11.:

I herewith submit my Annual Report on Correspondence:

ALABAMA-1899. THE

SEVENTY~NINTH ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

A.labama and Missouri are of equal age~ Each has passed its seventy-ninth mile post. Both has made history during the passing years. If such history were written, "\vhat a contribution would be furnished the Masonic reading worl,d. "Among the Archives" of both there are names of Inen ,vho have largely figured in the affairs of life, and left their impress upon their age, names that might be placed in the wofld's Pantheon to shine, '\vhere others have faded Qut and become dim. The names of "good men and true," who played their part on the Masonic stage, are treasured where the "gna'wing tooth of time" affects them not, because had in "ever~ lasting remembrance." 1.'he Seventy-ninth session of our sister Grand Lodge ",ras held at Masonic Temple in the city of Montgomery, embracing the fifth and sixth days of December, 1899. There were present, M. W. Bro. B. D. vVilliams, Grand Master, Brother H. Clay Armstrong, Grand Secretary, "\vith a full complement of Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers, and representatives of 271 Lodges. From a very satisfactory summary I glean the following: There are 377 chartered Lodges on the roll, "\vith a membership of 11,291, showing a gain of nearly 300. I find the average membership per Lodge to be within a fraction of 30. The income was reported at $5,668. G. L. Ap.--l.

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Seven Lodges vvere reinstated during the term, and three received charters at the session. ADDRESS •

.A . n unusually lengthy Address 'was subnlitted by Grand Master vVilliams. It abounds in interesting matter for the local Craft. He presented the largest number of official rulings I have found in revie\ving Grand Lodge Journals. These decisions were examined and reported upon by the Law COJ.11.mittee, and generally approved. Of caur.se, their application was, for the m'ost part, local, and adjusted to the needs of the Fraternity in Alabama. The trend of thought in the entire list is sound, while the Address throughout is in keeping with the practical exposition of jurisprudence. Sev,eral of the decisions "were UPOll the issue of physical qualification~ • 'These 'were distinctively strpng, and nlaintaineci the true standard <or fitness. In this ag'e of rapid departure from the "old paths," it is quite refreshing to meet v,"ith such a firm adherence to correct regulations governing the qualification of those 'who aspire to become associated with us. vVhile'· I am known to be a liberal constructionist, and am, in feeling and practice, a standing protest against the narro'w views of the "Physical Perfectionists," y~t the loose and latitudinarian teachings of modern lights in Masonry can never 'Yin my approval, but rather challenge condemnation. The Grand Master had granted dispensations in thirty-one instances to confer degrees out of time. The pressure must have been very heavy and oft repeated, or the law governing this interest IS very elastic. \Vhy not abolish all such restrictions, and do a wholesale business without any reference to time limits? If it is a good law to allo'w a suspension of the law in thirty-one cases, why not in all, alldhave no restraint upon the "Powers that be". The Grand Master had 'visited "comparatively few Lodges," yet his address evidences that he had been a well worked and busy official. He reported the sale of bonds issued by order of the Grand Lodge anl0unting to fifteen thousand dollars. The money realized from such sale was to liquidate an indebtedness incurred in completing .and equipping their new Temple. Said bonds were sold ~t par, bearing six per cent. interest, and run for twenty years. The Grand Lodge made an appropriation to the Washington Memorial Fund, and gave the Grand Master one hundred dollars· for expenses to the IVIemorial services at Mt. Vernon. He touched up the Washington Grand Lodge aberration .on the Negro Masonry issue, which subject was treated at considerable length by a committee. In

AppendÂŁ~r;.

IHOO.]

adopting the report of said conlmittee, the Grand Lodge of Alabama declined to revoke its action in withdra'wing fraternal relations with the G:r:and Lodge of vVashington, but reaffirmed its former deliverances, and declared that Washington had, by its peculiar terms of recession of former action, destroyed the force of its own utterances, and failed to remove the real cause of offense. 'The Address of Grand Master Williams was highly complimented by the proper committee, and his activity commended as the head of the Craft. The reports of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary appear in good form, and represent the finances in a healthy state.. .L . \.side from his financial exhibit, M. W. Bro..A.rmstrong, Grand Secretary, submitted a very suggestive general report. He said, in . treating of the "State of the Craft," that at no time has there ever been greater zeal and enthusiasm among the Craft in this State than exists to-day." This is nlost encouraging, and sounds like "good news from a far country." Brother .A.. rmstrong Imd a hard fight to overcome "a custonl which had existed from the organization of the Grand Lodge, almost to the present time, that of sending returns and dues by the delegates who attend the communications of the Grand Lodge." It may not be proper to rejoice at the experience of others, similar to that through which this writer has passed for a term of years. 1 But a 'notice to Lodge. Secretaries that no money or returns would be re ceived during the sessions of the Grand Lodge, soon relieved the congestion caused by such an inflow of business during the session. vVith the pressure of numerous duties upon the Grand Secretary, it was found impossible to keep correctly the run of financial matters while ,~the Grand Body \vas in session. Since our Grand Lodge has allowed nlileage and' per diem to representatives, no one "need apply" for their money unless returns have been made, and dues paid by a given time. This enables the Grand Secretary to have his books balanced, and a financial exhibit ready for the session. This report is always printed in advance, and placed in the' hands of the Committee on Finance. This is business. THE

SALOO'S

QuESTION.

In 1898, Grand Master Bilbro decided that "one engaged in re~ tailing vinous, spirituous and malt liquors ought not, while so ,engaged, to be made a Mason." Said decision was not acted on at the session when presented. At the session now under review, the. Committee on Jurisprudence rendered a report upon the ruling of 1\1. W. Br~. Bilbro, stating that, "If the businesR of selling spirit-

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nons, vinous or malt liquors, ,,'"ere in itself unlawful, then, as a matter of course, engaging in it ·would be a Masonic offense." So it appears that the Grand Lodge of Alabama recognizes the laws of the State as the standard by ,vhich the lVIORALS of Freemasonry must be governed. It follo\vs, i.n this case at least, that FreeInaSE>nry has no lVloral regulation by which to control the actions of the fraternity. According to the laws of the State, it is lawful for men to sell "'spirituous, vinous or malt liquors." Therefore, it is lawfuI for Masons to do the same, and profanes engaged in such traffic are fit subjects for membership in a "beautiful system of Morals," a cardinal virtue of "which is declared to be Temperance. "It is not necessary to bring arguments to bear npon such travesty. The inconsistency of those who hold such views is sufficient condemnation of their perversion of legiti111ate Freemasonry. If Masonry means no more than the above vie\v of it, then our teaching is simple mockery. IIOXOHARY

GRA:XD :\L\..STER.

The Grand Lodge of Alabama did what had never been clone before in that Jurisdiction by conferring the title of :'Honorary Grand Master" upon Brother James M. Brundige, Past Junior Grand ,Varden, and Grand Lecturer. Brother Brundige was represented as the "oldest member of the Grand Lodge now living." The report and resolutions, so gracefully recommending aforesaid honor, were "unanimously· adopted." The Journal of Proceedings under review contains the "Cerenlonies, COIDluemorating the One Hundredth A.nniversary of the death of 'Vorshipful Brother George vVashington." COHHESPOXDEXCE•

...I\. revie,v' of fifty-five Grand Lodge Proceedings was made by Bro. vVm. Y. 'iVhitcomb. The report covered 208 pages. Missouri for 189H was '""not in it." Our Grand Lodge closed on the 19th day of October. "\iVithin a fe\v days the Proceedings of Missouri were printed and mailed. Nearly tV\To months afterwards the Grand Lodge of Alabama ·held its session. Where were the Proceedings of Missouri? The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected. . The former resides at Oxford, the latter, H. Clay Armstrong, offices at Montgomery.

1900.J ARIZONA-1899. The Eighteenth Annual Comn1unication of this Grand Lodge was held in the city of Tucson, commencing on the 14th day of November. There ""ere present, 1\1. 'V. Br-o. i\.nthony A. Jones, Grand Master, R. Vi. Bro. George J. Ros]{ruge, Grand Secretary, with the usu.al quota of Grand Officers, and a number of Past Grand Officers. Representatives \vere in attendance from twelve of the fourteen chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership \vas reported at 735, sho\ving a gain of 84. Following the opening cerenlonies, committees \vere appointed, \vhen the Grand Master presented his annual Address, 'Vvhich covered twelve pages. It was a thoroughly practical paper, and enlbraced much matter of local bearing. He said: "I am thankful to state that we have increased nun1erically and financially." He also announced that "the ranks of the Grand Lodge had not been broken by death." Official rulings and correspondence occupied a large portion of his space. Speaking of the action of the Grand Lodge of \~Tashington repealing its obnoxious course on the Negro question, Grand IVlaster Jones quoted from a letter \vritten by the restlessancl unhappy Upton of vVashington. He said, "Grand Master lTptonwrites lue as follo\vs: 'At the last COlumunication. the Grand Lodge of \\l'ashington 1nacZe no change ,in, i.t.,; pos'itio'l1" but greatly nLoeZi{ied its langu.age, in the hope that no excuse may longer exist for misunderstanding us, or 1necldling uyith our affairs.路路~ I am very glad that M. W. Bro. .Jones published this extract fron1 the letter of the aforesaid vVashington offic.ial. It discloses the true aniluus of "The Grand Lodge of .Washington," which "made no change in its position," provided the aforesaid correctly represented his Grand Lodge. This I an1 not prepared to credit. If that Grand Lodge '"made no change in its position," then its declarations 'were misleading and deceptive. If such modifications were n1ade only to escape being misunderstood, and to prevent others from "meddling" with their "affairs," then insincerity. if nothing n10re grave, may be charged against the author of the stateulent contained in the above quotation found in the Address of Grand Master Jones. Perhaps路 the "Vashington party did not expect his statenlent to see the light. He should have 'said to Brother Jones" "Burn this'letter." The Committee on the Address referred this portion to the Committee on Correspondence, with instructions to report fully on the matter at the next Annual ConlIDunication. It is to be hoped that the vVashington party rnay lJe "Sll10ked ont," and define his meaning as to "the

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From the Address it is learned that an organization calling itself a Lodge, and claiming to 'work under authority from the "Gran Dieta Symbolic of the Republic of Mexico," invaded the Grand Jurisdiction of Arizona, and initiated three Americans, residents of the territory of Arizona. One of the Mexican-made Masons, so-called, had been rejected by the .A.. rizona Lodge a few months before. .This clandestine body moved across the line into Mexican territory and conferred the remaining degrees upon the American recipients of their bosh work. This is not the only instance where this "Symbolica" concern has planted Lodges'in the United States. The nlanifestation of such spirit '\vill estop all recognition of the "Gran Dieta" by American Grand Lodges. Missouri has \visely withheld all recognition, and the more that is learned of the character of the Mexican institution, the less reason is discovered for such recognition. The report of Grand Secretary Roskruge sho\ved an inconle of $896, as due the Grand Lodge. The fund for 'Viclows and Orphans amounts to a cre~itable sum, being about $2,000. The Grand Lodge holds six thousand dollars in five per cent Territorial bonds. ORATION'.

Brother C. D. Belden delivered a thoughtfully' prepare'd and readable address on the subject, "\Vhy has :M:asonry Survived?" No report 011 correspondence. \VILLIAl\1 F. NICHOLS, \Villcox, Grand l\1aster. GEORGE J. ROSKRC'GE, Tucson, Grand Secretary.

BRITISH COLUMSIA-1899. TWENTY"EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICA!ION.

The Proceedings for 1898 were not received by this writer, consequently no review could 'be made thereof in Iny last report. The Twenty-fourth session was held in Masonic Temple, city of Kamloops, beginning on the 22d of June, 1899. M. W. Bro. David Wilson, Grand Master preSIded, and Brother ,Walter J. Quinlan was Grand Secretary. Representatives of 22 Lodges 路were in attendance. There

7 are 24 chartered Lodges on the roll, and three under Dispensation. The membership was reported to be 1,639. Total income amounted to some $2,400. A balance '~Tas reported on hand by the Grand Treasurer of $2,141. The total assets of the Grand Lodge foot up nearly $7,000. ...4s..n Address covering t"\velve pages emanated from the Grand East, sho\ving the care and ability of Grand l\ifaster vVilson. He received the very cordial congratulations of the COlllmittee on . L . \..ddress. He reported "that "the past year had been, in general, one of marl{ed prosperity and growth throughout the Jurisdiction." :Relations with "other Grand Jurisdictions" 'were harinonious and cordial. His treatnlent of the subject of "Negro l\1asonry," as foisted upon public attention by the Grand Lodge of vVashington was very mild, even to a conservative degree. The larger portion of the Address was devoted to the consideration of purely local matters. He reported having created three ne\v Lodges, granted some "special dispensations, and decided a fe,,:, cases presented to him for official action. Touching his rulings, the Committee on Address said: "The decisions of the Grand l\1:aster seem to us to be correct.'路 His action was approved 'wherein he had reulitted five hundred dollars to the unfortunate brethren at Ne\v vVestminster, ,vho had suffered a fearful loss by fire, \vhich had destroyed pr.operty valued at over two millions of dollars. His conlpliment to Brother Smith, Reporter on Correspondence, was very appropriate. He recom11lended the lessening of his labors by cutting do,vn the annual re~ view to about 150 pages, or less. The Comnlittee did not heed his kindly suggestion, and ga"ve us a report reaching 226 pages. "Turn him off and hire him over." The report of the Grand Secretary \vas complete and full, showing the very satisfactory condition of affairs in the jurisdiction. He said that "progress and prosperity had been the watchword of the Lodges." .A.ll the Lodges had made returns" and, I infer, all had paid Grand Lodge dues. He stated that the Lodges in the jurisdiction ,vere the holders of funds and property amounting to some sixty thousand dollars. Liberal disbursements in the ,yay of charity had been made. The Grand Lodge, during its session, attended church and listened to a sermon delivered by the' Granel Chaplain. Brother Quinlan, give us an Index. CORHESPOXDEXCE.

As路 already intimated, the review ,vas made by Brother Snlith, and covers 226 pages. The work is varied路 and all-embracing. Some sixty Grand, Lodge Proceedings :were examined and quoted from at considerable length. The labor performed by the author of said re-

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port was as able as extensive. I do not wonder at the compliment paid him by Grand Master vVilson. He made numerous extracts from the Journals reviewed, while his original treatment of subjects evidenced a clear and accurate knowledge of the various topics considered. Touching "Negro 11asonry" as recognized by the Grand Lodge of \Vashington, Brother Smith ","as very. conservative in view and inlpartial in staten1ent, giving the reports of the Grand Lodges of 'Vashington, Mississippi, Massachusetts, and Brother Robbins, of Illinois, on the vexed question. Concluding his views, he said, "We do not see the expediency of such action." And again:- "There is absolutely no need in ''VVashington for two Grand Lodges, and we think their action extren1ely illadvised." This opinion seems to have been shared in very generally by the Grand Lodges of this country. Brother Smith \vas very courteous in his treatment of our Missouri Proceedings of 1898, a \varding us nearly five pages of his space, in \vhich all 111atters of interest \vere carefully passed upon, and a complete summary furnished. I would be pleased to receive the Proceedings of that Grand Body in tilne for review before closing my report for 1900. Said Grand Body meets annually in June. R. E. 'VALKER. New \\i"'estminster, Grand Master. \V. J. QCIXLAX, Nelson, Grand Secretary. "\\T. A. DEvVOLF S"IITH, Committee on Correspondence.

CALIFORNIA-1899. FIFTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

'rhe Grand Lodge of California assembled in the Masonic Temple~ San Francisco~ on the 10th day of October, 1899, and closed on the 14th, \vith IV!. "V. Bro. Frallk I\L ...L\.ngellotti, Granel,Master, present and presiding, and R. Vol. Bro. George JohJ.?son, Grand Secretary, and !Jther Grand and Past Grand Officers, and representatives of a large number of Lodges. The Journal of Proceedings is one of the largest of the tinles, containing over 600 pages, 275 being devoted to the publication of the names of nlembers of Lodges. I have never yet discovered the benefits resulting from such publication. It must be very expensive, uselessly so, vvithout any compensation; besides making a cumbersome volume. The recapitulation of the Grand Secretary shows a membership of 20,442, indicating a gain of 900 over the preVious year. If such gain is healthy in proportion to numbers, the Craft in California is to be congratulated.

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.A.. Il Add:cess covering twenty-nine pages is found in the Journal, and is one so full of matter of interest, to the local fraternity especially, that it is akin to 'writing a book to review it. He anl~oullced \vith pleasure that the Grand Lodge had reached the fiftieth period in its history, a history replete \vith interest and good works. It\vas his good fortune to report that the g'eneral condition of Masonry was excellent in the jurisdiction. He had created four new Lodges during his administration. These vv"'ere severally chartered by the Grand Lodge, and, added to the previous list, 11lade a roll of 267 Lodges in that Grand .Jurisdiction. The Grand Master stated that "harmony generally exists," and that the financial condition of the Lodges, as a rule, was favorable. He chronicled the death of a Past Senior Grand 'Varden, Brother T. G. Cockrill. Of the deceased it\vas said: "Brother Cockrill ,vas strongly attached to Masonry." These introduetory annoullcenlents 'were follo\ved by a very full and elaborate presentatioll of official acts of local application, covering a large nlllnber of subjects of interest to the Craft in California. His rernarks upon the vVashington legislation were timely and Inost pertinent: "The act of \Vashington ,vas a repudiation of the doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction, and an invasion of the jurisdiction of other Grand Lodges of the United States." From the Address it is learned thatÂˇ there are two Lodges in California,vorkillg in the French language, using "three complete "vritten expositions of the work in the First Degree." The Grand Master caused these "expositions" to be destroyed, and follo'wed his statement bearing on the subject '\vith very sound comments upon ~he mistake nlade in allowing any Lodge to \vork in an "Unknown tongue," or foreign language. It is next to impossible for our Grand Lodge Officers and brethren to know with certainty that the Ritual is strictly follo,~"'ed by our brethren \vho work. in other than plain "United States English." In the past I visited a Lodge which \vas \vorking under a Charter granted by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and the Ritual was rendered in French. Being well acquainted with the nlenlbers of said Lodge, I ascertaine~ that everyone of therl1 used our English in business, and could talk fluently the language of their adopted country. Then ~rhy not conform to the rules of the Grand Lodge, and work in good olel Anglo Saxon, like.t,he rest of us. DECISIONS.

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had been "carefully reviewed," and added: "'vVe are pleased to report that \ve find them to be clear and accurate statements, and a correct interpretation of our la"w." This \vas certainly very complimentary to the Grand 1Vlaster, for he presented some very sharp issues in the Address. After reading his rulings, I wondered if he would not be "picked up" on some of them, but he passed muster very nicely. I quote one decision for more general information: "A Master, Mason's daughter, who is the wife of one not a l\{(asOll, and '\vhose husband has deserted h~r, leaving her in "want, is, as the daughter of a l\1aster IVIason. entitled to relief at our hands." Different views obtain respecting this question. Leaving out of sight the desertion of her husband, and her "wants, it is the opinion of this writer that the daughter of a l\Iaster Mason never ceases to be a daughter by be~ coming the 路wife of a profane. As such her clainls should be recog~ nized, if other路wise worthy of such aid. During his official term, the Grand l\1:aster made a "number of visits to Lodges in various parts of the jurisdiction," and found almost invariably great interest and enthusiasm prevailing. :MASOXIC HOlUE.

The Grand l\faster entered into a detailed account respecting the J\fasonic I-Ionle recently coulpletecl and opened for use. .From his statements, it is seen that the Grand Lodge has been very generous in its aid of that grand enterprise of California Masons. In 1897, the Grand Body donated to the Honle, $20,000, to be paid when the main building was c0111pleted. That point having been reached, stock of the J.\tfasonic Hall Association "was sold to raise the amount. One year thereafter, the Grand Lodge pledged $7,000 to aid in furnishing the Home. Later the sunl of $15,000 was advanced to assist the Home managenlent to carryon its '\vorl\: until the per capita could be realizec1~ The Grand Master said that '\vhile visiting the Home, he made an inspection of conditions, and "found nothing to criticize and every thing to commend- in its management." He pro~ nounced the institution a "Home" in the fullest sense of the word for those who have been placed therein. Speaking of "Physical Qualifica~ tions of Candidates," he sajd that the requirements should be Hsimply that the candidate be so constituted, physically, as to be able to conform literally to what the several degrees respectively require of him." Our Caw'lifornia brother had not seen the "ne"Y departure", of Missouri, or he might have felt inclined to add the use of "Artificial. Appliances," and that such be allowed, where a candidate could not "conform literally to what the several degrees require of him." However, from his treatment of" the subject discu~sed by him, it is

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clear that he did not favor such "new departure," as lllarked by the legislation of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1898. Nor does the ,vriter believe in the innovation then made, recognizing "artificial appliances" as part of the candidate. It looks too much like making' Masons by proxy. The Grand l\1aster concluded his .very able and practical Address by sounding notes of warning in regard to popU larizing the Institution of Free l\fasonry at the expense of its character. Timely were the following words: "The future of our beloved institution is entirely dependent upon the character, rather than the number, of those who are admitted to 'membership' therein." I '\voulc1 add that the stability and worth of the Masonic Institution, as well as its perpetuity, will be found in the moral excellence of its n1embership. 11:asonry is either moral, or it is the opposite. This has been my contention for forty years. If it is not ,\vha:-t '\ve teach, "a beautiful system of morals," then our teaching is mockery. I do not propose to be a party to deception or fraud. The Cammittee on Address characterized it as an "able exposition of official duty faithfully performed," and declared that the Grand l\1aster had "by efficient and masterly execution 'of the duties of every position held by him in the Granel Lodge, merited all tqe honors conferred upon hinl." Such tributes besto'\ved by those who kno'\v the value of an official, may be cherished. by him as of greater price than gold or silver. N

COURESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence was prepared by lVI. "V. Bro. vVilliam A. Davies, Past Grand Master, and covered 116 pages of fine type, and closely printed. His work embraced a "'revie\v of the doings of the l\1asonic world, as gathered from the proceedings of the Grand Lodges of America and foreign Grand Bodies." The 'work is all embracing, and brings to the reader nluch information. like "ne\vs from a far country." Brother Davies is a laborious workman, that "needeth not to be ashamed" of his lapol's. He gleans ,veIl, and comments discreetly. The revie'\v under notice is in keeping with former productions:, and the committee ripens with age and experience. Missouri was not overlooked, but two pages were accorded our proceedings of 1898. A complete summary of our doings that session \vas furnished his readers, and due compliments paid the Grand Master, Brother Tygard. I record with pleasure the fact of his COllN tinuance as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the year following. The Grand Master, Charles L. Patton, and Grand ~ecretary, George Johnson, together with Brother Davies, reside in San Francisco.

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CANADA-1899. 'The Forty-fourth C01l1IDunieation "vas held in the City of Ottawa, beginning on the 19th day of July, 1898, and ending on the 20th, M. \V. Bro. E. T. l\'1alone ,vas Grand l\1aster, and Brother .J. J. Mason, Granel Secretary. The other stations and places \vere filled, 'tvhHe there \vere present representatives fronl a large number of Lodges. I-Io\v nlany ean be learned by counting, sonlething I do not care to eto, as the Grand Secretary failed to furnish this information. I also fail to find any enumeration of Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction. I guess at the nun1ber of l\1asons, and think there are over 25,000, the gain for the term being 1,088. The Journal contains l11inutes of sOJue special COlnmunications of the Grand Lodge. ,ADDRESS.

Grand IVlaster; 1\1:a]one presented quite a lengthy Adc1ress, being twenty-fh;e pages in ext~nt. Speaking of the "Conditions of the Craft/' he said, "Information from all parts of the province justifies TIle in reporting a very prosperous year." He stated that the Lodges had "expended over $8,000 in practical l\lasonic Charity." This amount, added to the large sums annually granted by the Grand Lodge for benevolence,. sho\vs what our brethren of the Dominion are doing in the "way of "helping, aiding and assisting" the needy and distressed anlong the l\lason'lc fraternity of that country. There is no doubt but onrEnglish-speaking brethren, both in the Dominion and in the l\lother Land, outdo all other peoples in providing and disbursing pure. genuine l\lasonic Charity. lVlasonry with them lneans nluch. ',Ve of the "States" nlight learn lessons of value fronl them. The "General l\llasonic Relief Association of the Dnited States and Canada." received strong and laudable conlmendations from the Grand lVlaster, in \vhieh he showed how much money had been saved to the Grand Lodge Jurisdiction by the service of the Association in heading off '\vhat he termed the "tramp fraud." This is a valuable and efficient society. and has done a noble work in exposing Masonic dead beats. both in Canada and in the "States." 'rhe business presented to the Grand Lodge by its Grand Master was quite extended and varied. He nlentioned, in commendatory terms, the "Histor:y of Freemasonry in Canada," a work of great merit prepared by M. vV. Bro. J. Ross Robertson, Past Grand Master. It consists of two

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large volurnes, and had won the highest encomiurns from, an eminent English writer, W. J. Hughan, who said of it, "This history has no equal of its class." It '\vill be a monument to Ross Robertson when his material acquisitions shall have faded and passed to dust. Grand l\laster Malone granted nq dispensations for the formation of ne",'" Lodges, being ppposed to "Planting new Lodges in territory fullyoccupied." He affirmed that a Grand Master has "No power to suffer any departures fronl the rules and regulatlons governing the qualifications of candidates for our mysteries." Some American Grand Masters might grow \vise and conservative if the above views were followed. Five sound decisions were reported. One said "that the loss of a thumb and first finger of the left hand does not debar a person from becoming a Ma,son." Our Missouri imperfectionists would amend the foregoing by adding the words, "if arUficial appliances 'will enable the candidate to conform to our ceremonies." I beg to refer this subject to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Fol10'wing Grand Master Malone through his varied and sound business d~cument, .I am prepared to believe his concluding declaration, "I have endeavored to faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of the honorable position to which you elected me." H.is brethren accorded him full credit for having done so, and re-elected hiln Grand Master. The reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer \vere very full and satisfactory documents. The latter sho\vecl that he managed the funds of the Grand Lodge safely, indicating that the assets amounted to over $100,000, in addition to the .....I\.sylum Fund" of over $15,000. "Payments by the Grand Treasurer on account of Benevolence" amounted to $9,830. CORRESPOXDENCE.

M. 'vV. Bro. Henry Robertson, Past Grand Master, presente'd his annual review covering 110 pages, in which he noticed nlore or less briefly the doings of sixty-three Grand Lodges. The report is a very complete summary, being made up largely of extracts from the J ournals examined. Missouri Proceedings for 1898 received due notice. E. T.

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COLORADO-1899. THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

rrhe session was held in IVlasonic Temple, Denver, commencing on the 19th of September, 1889. The Journal is graced with pictures of the Grand Master for 1900, M. W. Bro. A. A. Burnard, and Past Grand Masters, Henry 1\1. Teller, and Harper M. Orahood. Brief sketches of each acconlpany the likenesses. The Grand Lodge was presided over by M. \V. Bro. Horace DeLong, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Ed. C. Parnlelee, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers present. In addition, there were in attendance 18 Past Grand Masters, and representatiYes from 89 of the then chartered Lodges, being all. upon the roll except two. Three Lodges received charters during the session, giving the jurisdiction 94 \vorking Lodges" with a membership of 7,974. The gain for th~ year was 369. The total receipts amounted to $8,548. ADDRESS.

An able business paper was presented by Grand Master. DeLong, covering t\venty-six pages, which embraced a large amount of matter of special interest to the fraternity in Colorado. He reported that not a single Grand Lodge Officer had been called upon to pass through the "Valley of the Shadow of Death." But the grim Reaper had been busy swinging his scythe among Past Grand Officers. Four had been cut down and passed to the land where our fathers have gone before us. These were Brother Francis L. Childs, Past Deputy Grand Master, and Past Grand Masters Oren H. Henry, George E. Wyman, and Byron L. Carr. These, who had been honored by the Grand Lodge while living, were lovingly remembered by their brethren in the session now under notice by Memorial tributes of real merit. Reporting on the "Condition of the Craft," the Grand Master said, "Certain Lodges are having their troubles, but the Craft, as a whole, in this jurisdiction is in a very prosperous condition." Three' new Lodges ,vere created under dispensation by the Grand Master during the term. These received charters from the Grand Lodge. Physical qualifications received passing notice, but the subject was not pressed, and present law deemed sufficient without "incumbering our re'cords with specific decisions." Colorado is not troubled with agitators on this subject. Quite a send off was given the Order of the Eastern Star by Grand Master DeLong, who says the institution is "so beautiful in every detail, that I can describe it only by calling it grand."

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This venerable and venerated l\1:ason, having passed the l02d year of his age, was fittingly remembered by the Grand Master, 路who had addressed him a "love letter" some time before the session, and re~ ceived a most appreciative reply, which appears in the Proceedings. Subsequently a committee bore to this patriarch the fraternal greetings of the Grand Lodge, with which he was much pleased, and sent his blessings to the Grand Lodge, expressing regrets that, owing to the infirmities of age, he was unable to present them in person. The Grand Master reported quite a long list of official visits made to the Lodges in the jurisdiction, uttering the deep regret that he could not have visited more. Special dispensations had been granted in numerous cases to meet necessities, among, them a few to confer degrees out of the usual time. DECISIOKS.

Eighteen official rulings were reported. r.rhe Committee on Jurisprudence took a survey of his work on this line, and approved twelve of them. The others were doctored by the committee, but even their skill could not kill soDie of the very sound and legitimate rulings of the <;;rand Master. He said that "smoking during Lodge session is not contrary to any written law, but is violative of路 all of the rules of etiquette and propriety." The committee thought that Masters of Lodges should govern such matters rather than for Grand Lodge rules to be made touching. the matter. But suppose Masters of Lodges do not prevent "smoking during Lodge sessions." I have .yet to meet. with a Master of a Lodge who interposed his authority on this line. But I have seen as good members of Lodges as can be found in the fraternity forced to leave路 Lodge rooms on account of sickness caused by smoking during the session. I have seen men, (not l\1asons), smoking during the most solemn. work in a Lodge. I have heard the crack of matches during the obligation. I have no objection to smoking at the proper time, if such exists, and in the proper place. But for decency's sake, never befoul a place "repre~ senting the Holy of Holies," with incense to any such god as tobacco. The Board of Managers of our New.Masonic Temple in St. Louis passed a rule utterly prohibiting .smoking in any rooms used for Masonic purposes. You should see how easily the路 Masons conform to said regulation. We have rooms for recreation adjoining, and there all can enjoy the delights of a good Havana. On the liquor business, the Granq Master quoted the regulation in force in that

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jurisdiction, as follows: "..-\11 Masons are fraternally ad'visecZ to refrain from engaging in the liquor traffic," and renlarked that HIt seems to me that aclt~ice has been giv~n long enough. and that said By-la"r now be made mandatory, and that all Masons be prohibited fronl engaging in the liquor traffic." The conlmittee seemed to think that they should "let well enough alone," and the law, if it be a la\v, stands, the same, simple acl1..ii.ce being all there is to it.Vilhat effect will a.dvice have upon a Mason who路 is so lost to honor as to "engage in the liquor traffic?" Not much. The Grand Master closed his very superior and a,hle presentation of official matters by recapitulating his acts, and with a graceful conclusion. UEPOHT OF GRAXD SECHETAHY.

Brother Ed. C. Parmelee submitted his "thirty-third annual report." Thirty-three years sueh service as has been rendered by this Grand Secretary is a record of "which he, as well as his Grand Lodge, nlay well be proud. He is master of his calling. His reports are ahvays all elnbracing and complete. The historian of the future in working on the records of the Grand Lodge of Colorado will find his task an easy one, o\ving to the admirable methods of "Our Ed," as he is familiarly called by his brethren. Grand Master DeLong said of him, "Our Right 1lvorshipful Grand Secretary has never tired of giving information and help." From his report, and that. of the Grand Treasurer, it is learned that the finances "vere in a good condition. The latter had handled some $17,000 of funds. and showed a balance on hand of $10,509, besides a "Library fund" of $1,296. OHATION".

The Grand Orator, Brother James R. Killian, delivered an address of merit, which occupied seven pages of the Journal. His subject was., "The Potency of Masonic Ideals in the Exaltation of Character." The "Ideals" are all right. But they amount to nothing unless incarnated in the lives of the votaries of Masonry. To LIVE Masonry is far more than to profess it. The Grand Lodge appropri路 ated $1,000 that Colorado might "stand shoulder路 to shoulder ,vith old Virginia" in properly celebrating the "Washington Centennial Exercises." The路 idea of such observance originated with the Grand Lodge of Colorado, and nobly did she prove her interest in the occa.sion. The Proceedings contain the. "Order of exercises for the Centennial melIlorial," as prepared for use, and afterwards carried out.

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:VI. VV. Bro. La\vrel1ce N. Gl'eenleaf~ Past Granel l\:Iaster, prepared and submitted a revie\v of fifty-six Grand Lodge Proceedings, covering 165 pages. He devoted S0111e three pages to kind notices of our :'VIissouri work of 1898. Quoting the action of l\Iissouri concerning the admission of "Cripples," he said, "This \vas a most radical departure from Masonic la\v and practice, as observed by our fathers." Brother Greenleaf is as sound on this issue ~s on all vital questions in the realm of Masonic Jurisprudence and syulbolism. I expected to find hin1 just "where he is. He thinks it may be considered as a victory for the "progressives," who have "little regard for old custOll1S or traditions." If Brother Greenleaf had heard the talk of the father of this "radical departure," he would have con1e to the conclusion that "old customs and traditions" belong to the dead past, and that the "progressives" have made "all things n8\v." But wait, Brother, and see the outcon1e of this "departure." ..\.n amendment was presented at our last session to wipe out the la\v passed by the 路'progressives." Brother Greenleaf approved the rulings of Grand l\iaster Tygarc1, except one, and dissented from the conclusions of the Comnlittee on Jurisprundence touching the conviction of a l\lason by the courts for a criminal offense, thereby making hin1 liable to conviction in a Masonic trial. 'To the mind of this \vriter, it all depends upon the circumstances connected \vith such cases, of which Lodges must judge and.路 determine. When Grand Master, I handled cases where crinlinals denied the right of Lodges to try them for offenses of a criminal character, holding that the findings of courts should not be introduced against thenl in Lodges, notwithstanding guilt \vas admitted. I arrested the charter of one Lodge \vherea verdict of acquittal was rendered on the above ground. Being present, I took the charter away \vith me. Brother Greenleaf is still under the influence of the Muses, and gives in his COilclusion a poetic description of

"The I... odge Room Over Simpkin's Store." In a Ma.sonic career of more than forty years, I have attended a fe\v such Lodges, \vhere "Unity was not a mere name, but fell on heart like dew." I commend' the spirit of Brother Greenleaf, and take my leave of him regretfully, praying, "God be \vith you 'till we Ineet again." ALPHONSEA. BURNARD, Leadville, Grand Master. ED. C. PAUlvlELEE, Denver, Grand Secretary. L. O. GREENLEAF, Denver, COll1. on 001". G. L. Ap.-2.

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CON路NECTICUT-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND TWELFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Several emergent COD1IDunications were' held during the year, the records of which appear in the Journal. The Annual Communi~ cation convened in the city of I-Iartford, January 17th, 1900, and ,vas held in Masonic Temple. M. \V. Bro. George G. McNall, Grand Master, presided, and M. VV. Bro. John H. Barlow, P. G. 1\1:., was Grand Secre~ tary. Other Grand Officers were present, with eleven Past Grand Masters, and representatives of 108 Lodges, being all on the roll except one. The meulbership ,vas reported at 17,446, indicating a gain of 214. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master McNall covered nineteen pages of the Proceedings. He announced that the year had been "one of prosperity to the Craft in the juriSdiction, marked by an increase of membership." It ,vas also stated that "the year had been noteworthy by an increased interest in the 'Home at vVallingford." This truly l\1asonic enterprise is declared to be "the pride of every Masonic heart." ThlIs the good work goes on, enlarging in usefulness, bestowing Charity upon the ,needy and dependent. Our Con~ necticut brethren n1ay 'well sing"Oh the good we all may do, While the days are g'oing by. "

The opening of the i\ddress was follo'~Yed by sad announcements. The Grand lVIaster said, "During the past year, the hand of the Reaper has been busy in our midst." Four Past Grand Officers had been cut do,vn by the all-destroying Scythe of Time. Past Grand Masters Dwight Phelps and Henry Welsh had been gathered to their fathers, while George Lee, Past Grand Treasurer and Henry E. Patten, Past Grand Tiler, had also passed to the Great Beyond. These departed ~nes were fittingly remembered by their brethren "with memorial pages and reports by a committee. The reports of the District Deputies were mentioned in the Address, and condensed statements presented, followed by the remark that "a great deal of the prosperity of the Lodges is due to the efficient supervision by District Deputies." 'rhe Grand :M~aster reported visits made, dispensations granted.. and decisions rendered, with other matters of

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local bearing. He gave an interesting account of his visit to Mt. 'Vernon, and the participation, with others from Connecticut, in the l\Iemorial services helel under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, celebrating the death of "Our Brother, George Washington." :MASO:NIC HOlVIE.

The . .. \ddress closed with brief statements concerning thi~ institution, ,vhich "now contains fifty-one inmates." The Grand Master said, "This grand work, the best' monument of beneficence ever erected by the Masons in Connecticut, is worthy of your best consideration." The .A,cldress was follo'wed by a brief report from the Deputy Grand Master, Brother John O. Rowland, subsequently elected Grand l\1:aster. The Grand Treasurer, Brother Graves, reported handling funds amounting to $19,550, leaving a balance in hand of $7,686, after disbursements. The Grand Secretary, lVI. W. Bro. John H. Barlow, submitted his sixth annual report. Like this writer, Brother Barlow "had more than usual difficulty in getting correct returns from the several Lodges." This is the common lot of Grand Secretaries. It is our rev.rard for being Grand Lodge officials. Various reports were rendered touching interests claiming consideration by the Grand Lodge. Hearty thanks 'were accorded Grand Master, George G. lVlcNall, for. the able and efficient manner evidenced in the dischallge of his official duties. Following the installation of Grand Officers, a presentation took place, when the retiring Grand Master, Brother George G. l\fcNall was made the recipient of a Past Grand Master's J e\vel and Apron. An appropriate response was made by him, and the One Hundredth and Twelfth Annual Communication was duly closed. CORRESPONDENCE.

IVr. \V. Bro. John H. Barlow, P. G. M., the present 'Grand Secretary, and Committee on Correspondence, reviewed sixty-four Grand Jurisdictions in a report of 172 pages. A sentence in his Conclusion touches the heart of this writer, and opens the fountains of brotherly synlpathy in his behalf. He said: "To the writer the past year has been one of sorrow and bereavement. We have been called upon to stand before the open grave of a loved companion, who for many years has shared our joys and sorrows." To one who has, in other years., met with a similar bereavement, the above announcement conles very close, and appeals to the tenderest sentiments o~ my

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nature. To "stand by the open grave of a loved companion," and feel that light has gone out of life, recalling the holy past, 'what would existence be vdthout "Faith in God and Hope in Immortality." I join Brother Barlo"w in the touching refrainstand 011 ~lemory's golden shore, Recalling forms that nevermore On earth shall greet my weary sight."

The revie"w made' by Brother Barlow is an exceptionally interesting one. I should be disappointed were it other'\vise. His appropriation of matter from the Proceedings revie"wed evinces fine discriInination, "while his comments, though brief, are always pertinent. Our Missouri Journal received very full consideration, extracts being made fronl the Address of Brother . ~. llen, Grand l\1:aster, quite extensively. J.Vfy conclusion of last year ,vas appropriated entire. Referring to the ineligibility of certain unfortunates who are debarred fronl Masonic privileges because they could not conform to regulations as to "artificial appliances," Brother Barlo'\v presunles that such "ineligibles" 'will have to wait only until they can procnre the necessary "artificial appliances." Yes, that is true. tTnder the cripple law adopted by our Grand Lodge, a man who is fortunate enough to possess a cork leg can be made a Mason, while one less fortunate, and unable to purchase the required "artificial appliance," mllst "wait until he can procure the artificial" qualification. Our law has made l\1asonry dependent upon a man's financial ability to buy a cork leg, arm, hand, finger or foot.. If he can not make a "raise," we can never '''raise'' him. Brother Barlow expressed the hope of meeting this writer at the "'Vashington centennial." It would have been a life-long satisfaction to have met the manJ[" lead ing Masonic minds of this country on that very rare occasion. ' Had I gone there, a 111uch needed rest, and freedolll from hurry and excitement, would have been denied me. My vacation, each )rear, is worth more than personal gratification or pleasure derived from large gatherings. Hence, I rarely ever attend such assemblages. I take leave of Brother Barlow, with kindly affection, intensified by a common sympathy born of common suffering. M

JOHN

JOHN JOHN

O. RO'VLAND, New Haven, Grand Master. H. BARLOW," Hartford, Grand Secretary. H. BARLOvV, Hartford, Committee on Correspondence.

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DELAWARE-18S9. NINTY ... THIRO ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The journal contains the minutes of a Special Communication, called for the purpose of laying the corner stone of a church, at \vhich Grand lVIaster Rile presided. The ninety-third annual session \vas held in the city of vVilnlington. October 4th and 5th, 1899. 1\'1. 'V. Bro. J. H. Rile, Grand IVlaster, occupied his station, while R. W. Bro. B. F. Bartram was Grand Secretary. There were present other Grand Officers,路路 Past Grand Officers, and representatives of Lodges in goodly number. I fail to find the nunlber of Lodges represented \vithout enumerating them, which "\vould be a doubtful experiment, fronl the vray they are crowded togther. I think there are twenty-one Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a menlbership of 2,235, showing a gain of 59. The total income for the year closing, ,vas $1,368. The Grand Treasurer reported a balance on hand of $1,466. The Charity路 fund amounts to $1,,600. ADDRESS.

Grand'Master Rile, submitted the annual Address, which covered twenty pages. The document embraced much of interest to the local brotherhood. The COlnmittee on Address took "occasion to compliInent the Grand Master upon his untiring energy and zeal in the performance of his official duty." It is not out of plac.e to note here that the Grand Lodge presented him, on retiring from office, "a handsome J e\vel," \vhich was accepted, with expressions of due appreciation. The Grand Master announced in his Address, "that peace and harmony abounded throughout the jurisdiction, and that there "ras an entire absence of strife." It was also stated that the Lodges had enjoyed a degree of prosperity, as evidenced by "substantial increase in membership." The . ~. ddress ,vas plentifully sprinkled with the correspondence carried on with those who \vished to know the mind of the Grand Master on given questions, which he ans,vered by publishing his views. He allowed a Lodge to confer the second and third degrees on a candidate "in a shorter time than required by law." Something new appears in this statement: "In our work there is no explanatory lecture in the first degree." This seems strange to an outsider. The question is in order, "How can a candidate knqw anything about the meaning of the degree through which he has passed if there is ~no explanatory lecture in the degree?'" The Grand Master very properly stated that "the 'candidate

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should have explained to him thQ meaning of the ceremonies through \vhich he has just passed." Grand Master Rile took a turn at the defections of our Washington brethren on the Negro lVIasonry so greedily s\vullo\ved by them. ....\.fter a strong presentation of arguments against the "Washington Folly," showing its true aninlus, he said, "Their very action made the Grand Lodge of Washington also clandestine." Certainly said "action" was just caus.e for the declarations of disfranchisement so readily made by many of 'the Grand Lodges of our country. I fully agree with, and cordially approve of, the final utterance of Grand lVIaster Rile concerning the revocation of its "folly" by the Grand Lodge of Washington. He said: '~In my opinion, the Grand Lodge of vVashington stands on precisely the same ground after the repealing of the Negro resolutions as she did when she originally adopted them." The conclusion of the very practical Address by the Grand Master was in keeping '\vith the spirit of his utterances as the presiding officer of the fraternity of Delaware. The business of the session was transacted during t\yO days, and labors brought to a close "in harmony and AThfPLE FORi.\I." The membership is published in the Journal by Lodges. CORRESPOKDENCE.

The committee, ,Brother L. H. Jackson, furnished another of his very brief but readable reviews, occupying, in doing so, eighty pages of the journal. He included in the report notices of the "Proceedings of forty-seven American, five British-American, three European~ and five Colonial Grand Lodges, sixty in all." This examination of the doings of so many Grand Bodies necessarily required brevity. Many of the notices occupied, one page of the report, Missouri for 1898 being thus classed. In that short space he made a very satisfactory summary of our transactions: Brother Jackson, usually so correct, fell into an error as to the action of our Grand Lodge COllcerning the standing of lVlasons who sign petitions for saloollkeepers to obtain license. He said that our reply to the question asked on this subject was that the "law prohibits such persons being members of Masonic Lodges." I am only sorr:y that such deliverance was not made by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, because I regard a Mason as culpable who helps a saloonkeeper obtain a license, by signing his petition, as one who sells liquor for drinking purposes. Our law prohibits Masons from engaging in the liquor traffic, and anyone engaged in this nefarious business would find "Jordan a hard road to travel" to get into one of our Missouri Lodges. He would be put out of such Lodge as soon as the Grand

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Lodge or Grand IVIaster found out that the lavl had been Âˇviolated, or in default the charter of such Lodge would soon find a place "Among the Archives," there to relnain in perpetuity, as a memorial of the folly of the Lodge that through mendacity, or ignorance, admitted such character into the fold where decent people "do congregate." F. W.

BENJAl\IIN

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Wilulington, Grand Secretary. Laurel, Grand l\laster. â&#x20AC;˘

BARTRAl\I, BLACK,

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1899. The journal before me is marked the "Eighty-Ninth Annual It contains the Proceedings of the Semi-..~. nnual, Annual, and Installation sessions, besides two special Communications. The .A.nuual session was held at l\1asonic Temple, 'Vashington, Noyember 9th, 1899. 1\1. VV. Bro. John H. Small, Jr., Grand Master, presided. R. W. Bro. vVm. R. Singleton, Grand Secretary, was at his post 'with other Grand Officers, besides a number of Past Grand Officers. Representatives ,vere in attendance from all of the Lodges in the District, twenty-five in number. The membership of the jurisdiction was reported at 5,579, being 269 more than were on the roll one year previous. rrhe membership appears in tIle Proceedings by Lodges. Repor~."

ADDRESS.

Grand Master Small presented an Address, varied in matter and interesting in kind, requiring fifteen pages to suffice for its delivery. He paid just tributes to the "honored dead" of tIle home and sister jurisdictions. A few official rulings are found in the Address, which 'were approved in due time. Being of purely local application, I omit notice of them here. He reported the granting of some sp~cial dispensations, the laying of the Corner stone of a chlirch, visits to, "Constituent Lodges," and other matters incident to his office. Speaking of "Grand Visitations," the Grand Master says, "I am convinced that they serve a wise and beneficent purpose." He announced in this connection having paid "Grand" visits to the "several constituent Lodges of the jurisdiction." Treating of "The Masonic Temple," Grand Ma~ter Small reported that "during the year, material progress had been made in the direction of building the new Masonic Temple." Some $50,000 had been realized, a site for the purpose having been purchased. The sum of $150 was

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reconllnended as a contribution to aid a proper observance of the "'\Vashington eentennial." "l\IAKIXG

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SIGHT."

Grand Master Small, tried his hand at "making a lVlason at sight." "by virtue of the po\ver" ill him vested. No doubt as to the nlerits of the candidate, as the Granel Master infornls us that he "conferred the degrees of l\Iasollry, at sight, upon Admiral "'Winfield Scott Schley." But hoyv about the la\v? "Oh, that is all right," because of the "po\ver in llle vested." Does your law alloV\r you to violate the law? Constitutions are small things these days if they stand in the "way of the "Higher La'w" advocates. "Poor, old Missouri" IVIasons are sinlple enough to follo"w a statute "\vhich says, "The Grand IVIastel' shall have no po,ver to sU81JencZ any La,v of the Grand Lodge." Nowhere in all the ,vide realm of our jurisprudence is there any hint' of "making Masons at sight," or by any Inethoc1 except in a "Constitutional" manner. Prerogative sllould never outrun the Constitution, but both should correlate all along the line. But advocates of the' '"Constitution," in ll10re departnlents than one, are held to be old fogies or back llumbers. Still I cling to the "Constitution," whether in lVIasonry or elsewhere, because it is a nlatter of conscience. "EASTERN

STAR."

The Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. of the District sent in a proposition looking to the establishment "of a IVIasonic and Eastern " Star Home," and asked that the subject be duly considered. The paper was referred to a Special Committee of t\yO Past Grand l\1asters and Grand Secretary Singleton. Subsequently, the 00111-' mittee reported, recognizing the "great importance of the subject," and asked that the proposition be laid over until the May meeting. The election of Grand Officers took place at this session, which ",'"as closed until Deceulber 27th. That was called the "Installation Communication." .At this session the Finance Conlmittee reported as to the funds of the Body for the ternl then closing, sho\ving a~ income of $6,057, and assets amounting to $17,212, including notes, Hall stock, Association stock, and cash on hand. Other reports \vere rendered, fol1o\ved by the Installation of the Grand Officers. A queer case was presented by Grand Master Small at the In~ stallation Communication. His successor had been elected at the Annual session in November,nearly two months previously. He said, "We have had a Grand Master and a Grand JYIaster elect, and, f

in consequence the positions of the Grand l\faster and the Grand elect beconle sonle,vhat embarrassing." What is 'the use of having a Grand Master who was not GrandMaster? The incumbent held the office for some two months, and the one elected· enjoyed simply the name-"only this and nothing more." "Vere the acts of the incumbent legal when there was a Grand IVlaster elect somewhere about? The incumbent turned over to the "elect" "all official business pertaining to the coming Masonic year." Was the transacting of such "official business" by the "elect" legitimate, he not' having been installed? In either vie'w, the case presented seems to be anomalous. \Vhy not install '\vhen officers are elected, and let that act close the official year? ~!aster

CORRESPONDENCE.

My venerated friend and beloved brother, 'VVm. R. Singleton, sub· mitted a review of forty-eight Grand Lodge journals, embracing 100 pages, in preparing the work. From his "Conclusion," I learn "that from a sick bed we have arisen to write this." The report contains an unusual quantity of extracts from the journals examined. This, no doubt, was caused by conditions of health, preventing that ,close attention to, and thoughtful consideration of, subjects for \vhich he has long been noted. His notice of our Missouri Proceedings was more than courteous, as· five pages of space were used in making extracts from our Journal. He appropriated the printed prayer of our Chaplain, Brother Miller, the address of ,velcome delivered by our Grand Master Allen to the visiting Grand Officers from Kansas, the response of Brother Charles J. Webb, Deputy Grand Master, the decisions of Grand· Master Allen, and the reports of the Grand Treasurer· and Grand Secretary. I desire to acknowledge the very fraternal expressions of Brother Singleton and his brotherly recognition of his Mother Grand Lodge, "dear old Missouri." In taking leave of him, I br~athe a silent prayer that his valuable life may be still spared to the Craft in Washington, and at large, asking our Heavenly Father to make "his last days his best days," and give him a bright sunset when the shadows are a little longer drawn. \iVl\:r.G.. HENDERSON, Grand Master, Washington. Wl\L

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FLORIDA-1900. SEVENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge' convened at Masonic Temple, Jacksonville)' January 16th, 1900. There 'were present, M. VV. Bro. Silas B. Wright, Grand lVIaster, R. W. Bro. vVilber P. Webster, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, with Past Grand Masters, representatives of 32 Grand Lodges (Missouri among them), and representatives of 140 of the Subordinate Lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction.. The reported membership was 4,321. Finances reported in a healthy state, something over $6,000 having been received and paid over by the Grand Secretary. The Trustees of Temple and other property reported, making a good, showing. The debt is being gradually reduced. Outstanding bonds amount to some $20,000. The pay-roll footed up $2,231. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Wright evidenced his ability, as a business officer,. by presenting a very valuable paper, showing the general operations o~ the Grand Body for the term. His Address covered twenty pages. A portion ,,~as taken up in paying tribute to the "fraternal dead" of sister jurisdictions. Under the head of "foreign relations," he announced the appointment of Representatives to several Grand Lodges, mentioned Cuban, and Mexican Masonry, and the state of things now nebulous history, in the Grand Jurisdiction of Wash-路 ington. He recommended路 the repeal of the resolution' adopted in 1899, declaring non-intercourse with that Grand Lodge. He gleaned extensively from the reports made by the Deputies of the various. Districts in the jurisdiction. Three Lodges had been created by him under dispensation. The same were chartered during the session. A fe'w practical rulings on local matters appear in the Address, and they were "approved as being in accordance with the Constitution,'" \vith one exception. The Grand Master reported having visited twenty-two Lodges officially while in office. He gave an extended account of the "Washington Memorial" services held at Mt. V~rnon~ in Novembe.r preceding. His Address was a good general document.. There was an oration delivered at the session" by one who must be Grand Orator Ad Vitam. There was no report. on Correspondence.. This Grand Lodge has no committee on that interest. The Grand Master was re:elected, 'and lives at 'DeLand. Brother Webster was again placed in charge of the fiscal affairs of his Grand Lodge, and holds forth at Jacksonville.

GEORGIA-1899. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge assembled in the Masonic Temple, City of lVfacon, October 30th, 1899, and ",vas opened in due and Al\!IPLE FORl\:L" Prayer "ras offered by the Grand Chaplain, Brother Hubert. I can not say that there is nlarked improvement in the style of praying by the Gra:p.d Chaplain. Rather the reverse. His work路 ll1anship is s1l,i generis. He prayed that the Grand Lodge might "go to our synlbolic zeredatha, and raise stones and square them, li.ck them .into shape," etc. This is a ne"," method of polishing stones taken from the qua:rry. GRAKD OFFICERS.

There were' present, 11. \V. Bro. "'lm. . /.J;... Davis, Grand Master, R. ",V. Bro. A. vVolihin, Grand Secretary, with a full corps of Grand Officers, together 'with a number of "permanent Members." RepresentatiYes v.rere in attendance from 416 I.Jodges. The record shows 430 Lodges on the roll, holding a membership of 19,332. Seven new Lodges were chartered during the session, and three were re路 suscitated. The Grand Secretary reported income from all other sources at $37,000. The financial showing was large for the year, amounting to over $41,000. The fiscal year began with less than $100. No wonder that the balance is always small after meeting general expenses, and the pay-roll, which in 1898 footed up over $13,000. That the Grand Lodge of Georgia does a large amount of paying may be assumed, when it is stated that the Grand Master receive $500 for the services of a stenographer. .In Missouri, our Grand IVIasters do their own writing.

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ADDRESS.

Grand lVlaster Davis submitted a lengthy and Yery able document covering t~"enty-seven pages. He announced first, that official visits had been made in "many sections of the State." Hismission had been to "maintain the dignity of the Order, to preach the' gospel of Peace, Loye and Fraternity." His Address contains seventy路 eight dispensations, and twenty-five decisions. There is cause here seen for the use of a stenographer. His official rulings were approved by a committee with slight corrections. He held that an objector could not be required to give his reasons for objecting to

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the initiation of an elected candidate. The committee overrruled this view, and declared that the Lodge shall judge and determine as to the validity of the objections, and may overrule them, admitting the candidate in the face of positive objections to his initiation. The Grand lVIaster 1vas right. 1\1. '\,1'. Bro. Davis made a very positive declaration against liquor selling lVIasons, and the ineligibility of those engaged in such business. He said: 'H"fhe la \v of this jurisdIction declares that no person engaged in the sale of intoxicating liquors is eligible to menlbership in l\lasonry." This law nlust apply to IVIasons who petition for "l\.fembership in lVIasonry," as ,vell as to such as apply for the mysteries. The Committee on Jurisprudence added this: "Provided the lYlanufacturer nlanufactures such ardent spirits for the purpose of sale.',' 'Vho ever heard of anyone ll1anufacturing "ardent spirits" for any other purpose than "sale?" The amendment to the rule of the Grand l\1aster \vas ,vanting in the element of appropriateness. It ,vas a "misfit." Grand Master Davis ,\\ras pleased to anllounce that "the nlost cordial and happy relations" existed bet\veen his Grand Lodge and "all others with \vhich,\\re are in fraternal intercourse." "'IXDUSTRIAL Ho~rE."

Brother 'V. E. l\IIumford has, of his o\vn accord, established a "Home for the helpless and outcasts" of the land. The Grand lVlaster stated that such Honle is not intended as a "lV[asonic Home," but one that appeals to the heart of every synlpathizer of suffering humanity. The Grand Lodge, by nlotion, approved of said charity, and comlllended it to all good men and l\lasons. A collection followed this 111otion, amounting to $224. The children of this institution under the management of Brother ~Iumford visited the Grand Lodge during a short recess, and entertained the brethren with "recitations and songs." It is not a matter of surprise that the Grand Lodge followed the foregoing incident \vith a resolution, "unanimously adopted," creating a committee "to formulate some plan for the erection and 11laintenance of a l\1:asonic Honle." Brother l\fumford has "provoked to love and good works" his brethren of Georgia by this initial step, showing \vhat can be done. lVIay the fruits be seen in the corning time, and "angels shout the harvest home." 'Grand Master Davis said, respecting fiscal affairs, "I am proud to report that your financial affairs are in illost excellent condition," and concluded his mention of the subject by saying, "Once more we are free from debt," and rejoiced in the total abolition of their "bonded indebtedness." This is most gratifying infornlation. If that Grand Lodge will cut

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down its pay-roll, and husband the finances so largely provided, in a fevtr years Inlperial Georgia may take her position by the side o~ the leading Grand Lodges of this conntry ill the "establishment and maintenance of a IVIasonic Home." FR..\ TERX AL DEAD.

The names of four departed brethren \vere n1entioned as worthy of relnenlbrance by the Grand Lodge, and loving tributes \vere paid their 111emories by the Grand Master. Comnlittees \vere created for such purpose. He suggested the selection of "soDle hour during the session when reports could be react" and due testill10ny be given of the "rorth of the deceased. This \vas done. and at the proper tinle Inemoirs \vere presented, and addresses made by various brethren. The "honored dead" were fittingly renlelubered, and their virtues cl\velt upon at length. Truly the "righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance." The Grand Lodge donated $100 to the fanlily of one of these fallen brethren. The best thing found in the ,Proceedings 'was a letter, covering six pages, \vritten by a venerable Past Granel lV[aster, M. vV. Bro. Sanluel D. Irvin. T\venty-five Ji"ears before, he had served as Grand IVIaster, and ,vas honored by his brethren \VILn three terms of service. He first entered the Grand Lodge in 1847fifty-two years ago. His letter ,vas not only fraternal and renliniscent, but quite paternal and loving. The Granel Lodge appropriated $200 for his relief. This \vas generous and filial on the part of those '\"ho might call him one of the "Fathers" in路 the jurisdiction. .i t most graceful and \vell deserved compliment \vas paid Grand lVIaster Davis by the committee on his . J. \dc1ress, which was styled "very conlprehensive and instructive." "APPEALS

A?'D GRIEVANCES."

The committee on the above interest reported respecting mem bel's 'who "have been charged, tried, and sentenced for non~payment of dues," and recommended "that said nlembers by this Grand Lodge be expelled." Then follo\veda list of seventy-eight unfortunates ","ho lost their l\1asonic lives for non-payment of dues, "expelled" by the Grand Lodge of Georgia. It is the opinion of this writer that no other Grand Lodge in our country expels Masons for like reasop.. It is done in Georgia "in pursuance of the law," said the committee. And what a la\v. The same committee recommended the expulsion of forty-four persons \vho had been "tried and convicted by their several Lodges for un-l\:Iasonic conduct." If there is R

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any crime in the calendar not mentioned in the list of \vrong doing on the part of those expelled by the Grand Lodge, I am unacquainted \vith it. Yet these "le\vc1 fello\v's of the baser sort" are given the same classification as the seventy-eight unfortunate victims \vho failed to meet financial obligations-"expelled by the Grand Lodge." There seems to be no difference bet\veen gross un-l\fasonic conduct and failure to ll1eet the requirements of the "Gold Standarcl" lVIasonry or'that Granel Jurisdiction. I have not yet been able to comprehend the reason for reporting cases of lnoney delinquency to the Grand Lodge. for its final action. From the reports found, year after year, it is denlonstrated that Subordinate Lodges in Georgia have no right to punish menlbers for crimes, or financial disability. They try and cOllvict.. but can not enforce or inflict any penalty. anl free to say that not the shado\V" of .a shade in the \vay of justice has ever been sho"rn to exist \vhy a l\JIason should be expelleeZ for non-payment of Lodge clues. The business of the Grand Lodge occupied the attention of the members for three days, and evidences much care and intelligent labor. The five principal Grand Officers 'were severally re-elected. CORI~EsrONDENCE.

Brother "\tV. S. Ramsey, Chairnlan," \vas the author of the report, and said he. had "revie",'ed the Proceedings of the .A.â&#x20AC;˘ merican and Canadian Grand Lodges" received by him, "fifty-seven in nunlber." The work covers 116 pages, and is about equally made up of original matter and extracts. He sUlllmarises well, and comments judiciously. Concluding a very practical revie\\T of the ''lashington splurge made by one disturbing factor in that body, Brother Ramsey said: "The concensus of opinion and the verdict of them all is, that there is not an existing Negro Lodge all this continent which is not clandestine." Our Missouri Proceedings for 1898 "rere courteously considered, receiving more than usual space. The adnlinistration of our Grand Master, Tygard, re~eived full attention, as did all matters of interest "which claiIned the attention of our Grand Lodge. Brother Ramsey \vas, as he aI-ways is, very kind to this 'writer, styling my review" as '~close and critical," for which, and many other courtesies, he has my sincere appreciation as in past years.

';",'T. A. V'l. A.

DAVIS,

Macon, Grand l\1:aster. Macon, Grand Secretary.

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IDAH"O-1899. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Temple, Boise City, on the 12th of September, 1899, with M. VV. Bro. George H. Storer, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Thea. W. Randall, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. Six Past Grand Masters were present, and the representatives of 24 out of the 29 Lodges. A report on 路"Returns of Lodges," says, "members in Idaho, 967, out of Idaho, 176." 'The "ins" and "outs" foot up a total menlbership of 1,143 belonging to the 29 Lodges in the jurisdiction. ADDRESS.

_~ business paper covering sixteen pages was presented by the Grand Master, in which is found the statement "that our relations ,,"ith Sister Grand Lodges are of the most amicable character." Nothing had arisen during the past year to disturb the peace, har~ mony and prosperity which had prevailed formerly in the jurisdiciion. The Grand Master chronicled the deaths of some worthy members of the Craft; among them, t,vo Past Deputy Grand IVIas~ tel's had "fallen on sleep"-Brothers George VV. Richards and John Hal1enback. He mentioned the loss of a prominent Mason-General Ed,vard McConville-who had served his country in former years. \Vhen the call for troops was issued in the war \vith Spain, he volunteered路 and led a command in a battle near IVIanilla, where he fell at the head of his troops. Grand Master Storer paid a noble tribute to their deceased Brother, "rho gave up his life fighting in a foreign field. The Grand Master reported visits made to a nuu1ber of Lodges, Special Dispensations granted, Decisions rendered, treated at length the subject of non~affiliation, returned thanks to, Grand Secretary Randall, and closed his . 4. ..ddress in appreciative terms.

REPORT OF GRAND SECRETAHY.

Brother Randall, the Grand Secretary of Idaho, presented one He -certainly understands the duties of his position, and knows how' to deal in details. He accounted for some $15,000, part of which was derived from County bonds "which had been paid in during the year, ,vith interest. From a recapitulation of resources, it is found that

-of the most' elaborate reports I have met with in my reviews.

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the Grand Lodge has a "general fund," "represent~tive fund," "Orphan fund," interest on sanle, "Library fund," and "District Deputy fund." This Granel Lodge has on hand, and invested, some $30,000, kno\vn as an "Orphan Fund." "'\Vell clone, ye Idaho Masons. Reports appear in the journal fronl the Grand Lecturer and Com路lllittee on . .L\..ppeals and Grievances, touching local lllatters. ORA'rIOX.

1\1. 'yV. Bro. Freel G. Mock, Past Grand Master, furnished a short talk on "Masonry and Our Duties." It ,vas "short and sweet," being less than two pages. On a report made by him, the Grand Orient of Belgium 'was duly recognized, and an exchange of Grand Representatives proposed. It is my opinion, long held, that the less ,ve have to do 'with "Orients" the better for symbolic Masonry. Their claim to confer the three degrees of York Masonry is in the way. It may be waived, but surrendered never. And only waived for effect. A resolution ,,"as adopted by the Grand Lodge re-affirming, and ordering enforced, under the pains and penalties of the Law, the rule adopted in 1897 against non-affiliated 1\1asons. All such are required to affiliate ,vithin six months after the- passage of said rule, or in default thereof to be proceeded against even to expulsion. Lodges 'were commanded to enforce this law, or be liable to, the removal of recusant Masters from office, or the arrest of the charters of defaulting Lodges. In 1898, I characterized such "legislation as extreme, unjustifiable, and unmasonic." No wonder thatM. W. Bro. Mock, in his report on correspondence wailed forth a sad refrain: "Our affiliation la'w has been assailed from every point of view, and we have found but few encouraging ,\\rords from any source." And that ;'fe\v" will grow smaller by degrees and beautifully less., as the enormity of such proceeding becomes well known. Brother lVlock well said that Masonic writers everywhere term it an "unjust and unwise law." Arguments against its injustice and unwisdom ,,,"ould be superlative. Its own condenlnation is legibly' stamped upon its face. THE SIGNET RING.

Presented to the Grand Lodge, two years before, by Bro. Mock, to be路 wern by each successive Grand Master while in office, was duly handed over to the new incumbent of that high station, who received it with an earnest promise to discharge the duties of his路. station with the best ability possessed by him.

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A review of fifty-four Grand Lodge Proceedings-some for two years-was prepared by IVI. W. Bro. Mock, Past GrandMaster. I deeply sympathize with my Most Worshipful Brother in the ,severe and trying circumstances under which he labored 1vhile preparing his review. Owing to badly inflamed eyes, for several weeks he could not bear the light, and dared not think of reading and "writjng, What a benediction is uninjured vision, and what a privation its loss. A brief reference to the Washington love of Negro Masonry concluded thus: "Congratulations are due the brethren of 'our sister on the \Vest for this wise and timely step. I \vould ask you, therefore, to join me in singing that soul-stirring melody, "All Coons Look Alike to Me," especially so-called Masons of African descent. IVIissouri received a short notice from Brother l\tlock, glancing at our doings in 1898. ~t.\.fter quoting our "Cripple" La"w of 1898, he said: "No more perfect youth doctrine in Missouri." Not at present; but wait and see res~lts. He then asked what '\vill other jurisdictions, who hold the "perfect doctrine," think of Missouri? Better have asked the question, what do we think of ourselves? Brother Mock concluded his trying task by saying we "forgive each and everyone who have criticized any of our doings." That is kind in him, and I hope he included this writer ~or touching up his Grand Lodge on the punishment of non-affiliated Masons. JOHN C. MUER.:MAN, 1vIoscow, Grand l\1aster. THEO. W. RANDALL, Boise, Grand Secretary. FRED. G. MOCK, Nampa, Com. on Correspondence.

ILLINOIS-1899. SIXTIE:fH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Our "Big Sister" across the river met in Central Music Hall, Chicago, on the 3d day of October, 1899, with M. W.路 Bro. Edward Cook, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. J. H. C. Dill, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, representatives of 709 Lodges, and a number of Past Grand Officers present. The attendance was large, as is al~ays the case when that Grand Body holds its sessions. The record shows present 924 Masons as component parts of the ComG. L. AP.-3.

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There are 722 Lodges on the roll, containing a mem-

bership of over 55,000. The total receipts for the year, as shown by the report of the Grand" Secretary, amounted to $42,580. The

expenses for the year, including a good sized pay-roll, footed up nearly $30,000. ADDRESS.

A docunlent covering twenty-seven pages vv"'as presented by Grand lVIaster Cook, who said the past year had brought "to our fraternity the success of largely increased membership, and the responsibility of added duties." But amid the rejoicings incident to prosperity, an undertone of sadness prevailed because of the absence of loved ones who Vit~il1 never again share with them the joys of earthly reunions. He said there were "vacant chairs on the platform and on the floor." Beautiful "\vere the sentiments expressed by Grand Master Cook touching the loss caused by the departure from among men of t-VYO Past Grand l\1:asters, DeWitt C. Cregier, who was Grand Master in 1870-1, and James A. Hawley, who served the Craft as Granel Master in 1873-4. Striking reminders of the departed worthies are found in tp.e Proceedings in the way of likenesses. Excellent melnorial tributes were presented and adopted in honor Qf the deceased. The name of John C. Smith, as Chairman of one Committee, and that of Joseph Robbins of the other, is evidence of the merit of such memoirs. Grand l\1:aster Cook reported the constitution of the two Lodges chartered at the last session, the laying of corner stones, the appointment of Deputy Grand Lecturers, the holding of Schools of Instruction and other local matters pertaining to the interests of the Craft in that jurisdiction. He had rendered four decisions, which were approved by Committee on Jurisprudence, who offered "congratulations upon the fact that the business had been so efficiently managed during the year as to require but little labor on questions of Jurisprudence." The first ruling made is against requiring the payment of Lodge dues in advance. We have had no little trouble in our l\1:issouri Lodges which incorporated such re.. quirement in their By-Laws. Our Grand Lodge had to interpose, as has Illinois, and declare, with emphasis, that "dues are not due until they are due," "\vhich means that not until twelve months arrearages accumulate against a member can he be held to answer for delinquency. M. W. Bro. Cook decided that "By..Laws calling for the payment of dues in advance can not be enforced by disciplinary proceedings. A Brother can not be suspended for non-payment of dues, unless the de~inquency is for the time already passed."

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This is wise legislation. Other,vise a member is paying something for nothing, or for privileges he has not enjoyed. The Grand Master noted, w~th much satisfaction, the "improvement that has taken place in the work and ceremonies in many of our Lodges." He reiterated his disapproval of the use "of robes and otherparaphernalia" in the work of the degrees. '''calculated to distract the mind of the candidate from the teachings of Masonry rather than to impress its lessons." His views and the action of the Grand Lodge approving them one year before, meet the unqualified endorsement of this writer. I have never tried but once to play King Solomon in a Master Mason's Lodge where modern toggery was in uae. Thereafter I declined to wear a coal scuttle on my head and call it a crown. To me the beauty of Masonry is its simplicity, not display or show. Whatever "distracts the mind of the candidate" from such sinlplicity and beauty of our ceremonies, to that extent detracts from its interest and impressiveness, robbing him of what is due" and what we promised by accepting -his application. If there is truth in our announcement to the candidate at the threshold of Masonry that it is "a beautiful system of Morals, veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols," what use is there for any such trumpery as "robes and other paraphernalia," introduced of late, calculated to ,modernize the institution. There is another objection to the introduction of this robing business: If it is so important that this kind of regalia should be worn, all Lodges ought to be required to conform to the usage. There are hundreds of Lodges in Missouri, made up of ,"good men and true," which can not afford this great luxury. Nothing should ever be required or allowed with which all Masonic Lodges can not comply. There must be no discrimination permitted, thereby giving some an opportunity to "show off," while othets are denied the sweet privilege of display. Away with buncombe from Masonry. Grand Master Cook found it necessary to issue an "Edict," an idea of which may be gathered from the following: "The sale, distribution, use, or possession of any pretended exposes, or written or printed forms of the esoteric work is not only a violation of obligation, but is also in direct disregard of the Edict of Grand Master Scott on this subject." This sound deliverance is fraternally commended to the consideration of those Grand Lodges which allow the use of various kinds of printed or cypher Rituals'. I have yet to learn how a Mason's Conscience and his Obligation can live in the same neighborhood, who uses these abortions. Official visits amounting to sixty in number were reported by the Grand Master.

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nOT ATION IN OFFICE.

A well conceived dissertation was presented by Grand Master Cook on this many-sided subject. He notes tVlO extremes, which have fallen under the very eye of every on~ acquainted with the varied conditions of Lodges. The first is to keep some venerable, if not superannuated, Master in the chair Ad Vitam, until as' he said, "dry rot" is the result. The other is equally as unfortunate in consequences. The custom has grown to be a fatal one in many of the Missouri Lodges. The :Dlfasters of Lodges practically make the officers, without much chance for the members to enjoy the full benefit of the franchise so dear to all Americans, especially naturalized citizens. The lVlaster starts some precocious youth ,vho has just been "raised" by appointing him to one of the lower offices. But he is at once "in line" for the seat of King Solomon. If some subsequent l\iaster does not advance him to the next place, he gets "hurt,'.' and quits attending the Lodge. If he happens to rea~h the position of Senior Deacon, and is not elected Junior Warden, "Woe is Me/' several times. In his estimation, that Lodge will not live long, and he fears that he may miss being at his own Masonic funeral. vVhere this custom obtains, as it does to an unfortunate extent, the members, as well said by Brother Cook, "merely register the choice the l\1aster who years before placed a Brother in line by appointing him to a minor office." And what Masters these novices do make! They think that all wisdom will die with them. All that is required in the view of such is to repeat, parrot-like, the Ritual. Touch them on questions of jurisprudence, or the "true inwardness" of Masonry, and then the members feel "wo" is Masonry. I have followed the course of many such ambitious brethren, after having "passed the chair," and their attendance upon Lodge meetings has been angelic, in that, "like the visits of the celestial ones, few and far between." Grand Master Cook closed his able Address in felicitous terms, it being his second administration. The Committee on Address had only words of commendation for the retiringofficjal, saying, among other complimentary things, that "the prevalent prosperity of the Craft, good feeling and harmony," should be credited in "great measure to the watchful care and industry of the Grand Master." From the standpoint of the reviewer, the Address richly deserved all that was said in its favor, and its author takes his place in the ranks of other illustrious worthies who have served their generation faithfully and 'well in Illinois.

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"THE GREGIER JE\VEL."

lVL W. Bro. De"'\Vitt C. Cregier ,vas elected Grand Master of Masons of Illinois in 1870, and re-elected one year thereafter. At the close of his second term, in 1872, the Grand Lodge of Illinois presented him "a beautiful and costly Jewel, appropriate to a Past Grand Master, profusely adorned with precious gems." Our venerable Brother, anticipating the change that comes to all, prepared his will, and bequeathed the Jewel to the Grand Lodge, with conditions that it shQuld be worn b:y路 the Grand Master when presiding "at all Stated or Special Grand Communications." .A.nd further that during re.. cess or vacation, the Grand Treasurer should be its custodian, and that it should "ever remain the property of the Grand Lodge." The letter written by Brother Cregier, announcing his wishes in the matter.! had been prepared more than a year before his death. It was read to the Grand Lodge, and, on motion of M. W. Bro. Joseph Robbins, the three principal" Grand Officers were appointed a com.. mittee to carry out the \vill of the testator, and to make due acknowledgments for the valued bequest to the executrix of the will." It was by his "executrix" that the bequest was placed in the hands of the Grand Lodge. Of her, Brother Cregier tenderly said, "The executrix of my last will and testament has, for nearly a half century, borne the more endearing title of wife." Of Brother Cregier it may be said, "Honored and loved while living; remem.. bered and cherished now gone forever." CORRESPONDENCE.

1\1:. VV. ,Bro. Joseph Robbins, Past Grand l\tIaster, prepared the report, which is quite voluminous, reaching 216 pages. It was gotten up in the "topical form," following his plan of the year pre.. vious. After collecting the opinions of numerous writers of correspondence, Brother Robbins said, "It will be seen that, so far as the correspondent's guild is concerned, the 'topical form' of 1'e.. port is very generally disliked." For myself, I have to say that such "form of report" does not meet the V\rants or the designs of reviews of Grand Lodge Proceedings. I should dislike exceedingly to see this forp.1 of reviewing become general. While honored with the position ,of reviewer for my own Grand Lodge, I shall.adhere to old methods. Brother Robbins is the only member of the guild that can make his plan passably interesting or profitable. He is not hilnself in this field, and ought to abandon it. Brother Robbins holds views peculiar to himself respecting Masonic Homes. While,

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.perhaps, not in absolute antagonism to these institutions, he has a way of his own of minifying them, as compared with other methods of dispensing Masonic Charity. He styles the beneficiaries of our Masonic Bethels as "decayed members, and their dependents." He would have all such "decayed members" provided for by accumulated funds in Grand Lodges, to be disbursed according to supposed necessities, to be determined by the almoners in charge of such funds. His objections to Masonic Homes, which he classes with a modern fever for display of "spectacu~arism," are-First: That such institutions must, in this country, be supported by unequal taxation. Second: The Home system "makes no provision for aid to those who do not need entire support, but only occasional help, thus forcing all who need help at all into the eleemosynary ranks, when, with partial help, they could maintain their independence and self respect." Q~lery-Would the diffusive plan of Brother Robbins meet the needs of the "Decayed members" of our jurisdictions, as they are met and supplied by our Homes, while affording "partial help" to those not "decayed"? Again: Has he the evidence of complaint from sources justifying such statements, that "unequal taxation" is oppressing the Craft? i hope the following was not intended as sarcasm: "When we get a class of wealthy Masons in this country who are willing to voluntarily support these palaces, and leave Lodges an,d individual resources unimpaired for the occasionally sick and needy, we will all be glad to see such great and enduring monuments." Brother Robbins is a hard thinker and a bold talker. Age has not, to any noticeable extent, modified his' intensiveness. With all his ways, I love him still. CHARLES F. HITCIICOCK, Peoria, Grand Master. J. H. C. DILL, Bloomington, Grand Secretary. JOSEPH ROBBINS, Quincy, Com. on Cor.

INDIANA-1900. SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Convened on the 22d day of May, A.L. 5900, in the Grand Lodge Hall, Indianapolis. Present: M. W. Bro. Wm. Geake, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Wm. H. Smythe, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers. The Grand Secretary states that there were "present the representatives of 493 of the 496 chartered

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Lodges." The footings of the Grand Secretary show a total number of 32,122, indicating a gain over the previous year of 1,221. He reported receipts of the year at $18,447. This with the balance on hand at the previous session, aggregated a total amount of $36,445. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Geake presented a lengthy and thoroughly business Address, covering twenty~five pages. It embraced appointments of Grand Representatives, constitution of Lodges previously chartered, dedication of. Halls, special dispensations granted, and other Inatters of local interest. Four Lodges had been created under dispensation during the te:rm. These received charters from the Grand Lodge during its sitting. Three applications for dispensations to form new Lodges had been received. They were referred to the incoming Grand Master. Ten pages of the Address are occupied with reports from the Grand l\iaster concerning a number of Lodges that had claimed his special attention during the year. He brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge the subject of Mexican Masonry as represented by the Gran Dieta. That body had asked for Grand Lodge recognition. After reviewing the status of IVIexican Masonry, the Grand Master said, "My individual views are much' opposed to any present favorable consideration of the request preferred." The Committee on Jurisprudence reporting upon this opinion of the Grand Master said, "We would recommend that all action with reference. to the recognition of the Gran Dieta by the Grand Lodge of Indiana be indefinitely postponed." Grand 1vIaster Geake called attention to the existing condition of Masonry in Porto Rico, which had likewise asked for recognition. He asked that this subject be properly referred, which was done. The Committee on Jurisprudence asked that this subject be deferred for future consideration. Considerable correspondence had passed between the Grand Lodges of Indiana and Pennsylvania, carried on by their respective Grand Masters on a matter that grew out of the perpetual jurisdiction views held by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. A certain party had been rejected by a Pennsylvania Lodge, and moved to the State of Indiana. After gaining what was claimed to be a Masonic residence, he was dulymadea Mason. Under the law of Pennsylvania, which claims perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material, this party, made a Mason in Indiana, was held to be irregularly made, and therefore coulli not be recognized. The Committee on Jurisprudence passing upon the subject approved the action of the Grand Master as wise and just, and in strict accord with the Masonic law of Indiana. Grand

[Oct. Master Geake had ordered to be paid to the Grand Lodge of Virginia the sum of $200 to aid that Bod:r in making arrangerp.ents to observe the \Vashington Memorial. This act was duly approved, and the representatives to that great gathering of the fraternity submitted their report, ,vhich '~ljlas published in connection with the Address de· livered on that occasion by the President of the United States. The Grand Master stated that the Grand Lodge of "Vashington having notified t~at Grand Lodge of its modification of the proposition op. the subject of Negro Masonry, he had concluded to revoke the order of non-intercQursewith said Grand Lodge. The Address contains the statement that tlle Grand Master had suspended the charters of sixteen Lodges for having failed to pay their Grand Lodge dues. All except one had subsequently complied 'with the law, and the remaining delinquent lost its charter by action of the Grand Lodge. Seven decisions are found in the Address, consisting of brief and terse replies to questions submitted,· and the answers were pertinent and appropriate. The Committee on Jurisprudence in reviewing these decisions said they had examined the same and found them in strict accord 'with the laws and usages of the Grand Lodge. The trustees reported on the Temple property, and announced that they had received $2,000 net income from rents. The committee stated that the Temple being located in a part of the city where property is not very remunerative, they \vere gratified to receive· the amount above mentioned. Quite a number of appeal cases \vere considered by the comnlittee at considerable length, and their findings were approved. The pay-roll of the session amounted to $7,586. The Grand Master in his Address announced that· the Jurisdiction had been invaded by death during the year, and three prominent l\1:asons had been called from labor. Past Grand Ma5ter Nicholas R. Ruckle died on the 4th day of May, 1900. Past Grand Master Jacob J. Todd died on the 13th of May. He ,vas Grand Master in 1890-91. Richard W. Thompson was classed among the notable deaths in the jurisdiction. rIe vv~as an honorary member of the Grand Lodge, and a citi~ zen of high standing, extensive learning and statesmanship. Me~ morial tributes were presented in honor of these distinguished brethren.. and unanimously adopted by rising votes on the part of the Gr~nd Lodge. Brother Nicholas R. Ruckle was Committee on Correspondence, and rendered his last report to the Grand Lodge of Indiana in lVlay, 1899. The report covered 229 pages. In summing up ·my estimate of his 'work, last year, in my report, I said: "Brother Ruckle is a very courteous and fraternal writer, and commends 11imself to the most favorable consideration of the reportorial guild." It is hard to believe that so soon after this

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tribute to his worth as a Mason and ability as a writer, that I have to record that his work is done. The Grand Master reported the erection of a monument to one of their old Past Grand ~lasters, Brother Alex. Meek. I presume on account of the unexpected death of Brother Ruckle so short a time before the Grand Lodge session, that no full report on Correspondence was rendered by him. Brother Thos. B. Long submitted reports touching Mexican Masonry and Masonry in Porto Rico. The journal shows that he was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the ensuing year. o. E. HOLLOWA.Y, Knightstown, Grand Master. 'V~L H. SJ\lYTHE, Indianapolis, Grand Secretary.

IOWA-1900. The Fifty-Seventh Annual Communication was held in the city of Cedar Rapids, beginning on the fifth day of June, 1900. ,. ~L 'V. Bro. Thomas Lambert, Grand Master, was present and presid~d. Brother T. S. Parvin was Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers were in attendance. The record says there were representatives present of 438 out of the 491. of the Chartered Lodges. The membership, as shown by the statistical report, amounted to 29,328. The record says: "The net gain in membership of 898 is the largest increase for a number of years past." This is certainly a good sho'wing, and indicates both life and growth. The income, from all sources, was reported at a little more than $25,000. The pay-rol.!, embracing mileage and per diem, and compensation for committees, footed up $6,880. The Grand Lodge assembled in the Masonic Library building, where Apollo Commandery, Knights Templar, took charge of the Body and escorted it to the place of meeting. A quartette r~ndered acceptable music, and the Mayor of the city, Brother John M. Redmont, delivered an address of weV come, which was responded to by P. G. 1\1:. li'ellowes in behalf of the Grand Master. Grand Master Lambert stated that路 he had in his possession a gavel with which he would formally open the Grand Lodge, and which was used by one of his predecessors in the year 1852. On making inquiry, it was ascertained there- was but one present who had heard the sound of the gavel when used in the above mentioned year. Grand Secretary Parvin stated he was not only present in 1852, but used the gavel himself on that occasion as Grand 1\tfaster. The session "ias duly opened, prayer being

[Oct. offered by Acting Granel Chaplain, Reverend Brother Doctor J. C.

vV. Coxe. The Grand l\1aster then furnished a report of his official doings for the term, vt"hich covered twenty-five pages. Following a very attractive opening, he路 announced the death of Past Grand Treasurer, Brother VV. lie Colton, and Past Grand Master Edward .A.. Guilbert. Of the latter, the Grand l\1aster said: "Few Brothers were better known among the l\:Iasons of this Grand Jurisdiction up to the time of his retirement, a fe\v years ago, than was Past Grand Master Guilbert." Grand l\1:aster Lambert convened the Grand Lodge in the city of Dubuque, where the deceased had lived, and conducted the l\1a.sonic burial ceremony. I had the pleasure of meeting the distinguished Dr. Guilbert in the Grand Lodge of Io"\va in other years, and can join the Grand Master in saying that he ,vas an active and enthusiastic Mason. He inlpressed 111e \vith the element of intenseness, strongly dominant i~ his nature. I ju:dged him to be largely swayed by a fearless spirit, sti'ongly antagonistic. A lengthy and very readable report \vas furnished by the cOlnmittee on "Fraternal Dead," in \vhich the character of Brother Doctor Guilbert was well delineated and graphically set forth. Brother Guilbert had served the fraternity in Io\va as Grand Master, Grand High Priest, and Grand Commander. Grand Master Lanlbert had created eight Lodges, U. D., being the largest number for sonle years. These received Charters during the session, "\vith one that had been on probation for a year. Various nlatters vvere noted in the Address, such as the laying of corner stones, dedication of halls, Charters surrendered. and the announcement of the destruction of four Lodge halls by fire. He called attention to the fact that the printing of their Proceedings constituted one of the largest items of expense in their Grand Lodge account., and said the annual cost varies from $1,400 to $1,800, 'according to the size of the volunle. It is learned, from l}is mention of the subject, that this heavy expense had been freely criticized. Comparing the item of expense of our Io路wa Brethren with that of lVIissouri, as to printing Proceedings, our bill is verynluch smaller than theirs, yet the Grand Lodge of Iowa sends out the most elegantly gotten up journal of transactions of any jurisdiction in this: country. If I could produce such a work, nlY Grand Lodge would not grumble at the expense. Brother Parvin, Grand Secretary, has the happy fa~ulty of furnishing his Masonic readers with an exquisitely printed journal, the best material being used, and the illustrations of a very taking kind. Grand lVlaster Lambert had occasion to comment in extenso upon the gross misuse of the black ball. He kne\v' of instances \vhere the rejection of deserving can-

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didates had resulted disastrously to Lodges. He said: "The Brother 'who deposits a black ball to avenge a personal spite, or for any other unmasonic cause, thus keeping a thoroughly worthy and deserving man out of our ranks, is not a true Mason, and has that in his heart which will ever prevent him from being one until it is cast out." During a long and intimate connection 'with Masonic interests in this jurisdiction, I have found the demons of prejudice, spite and discord so much in evidence as to bar all progress, and render it impossible for deserving men to become connected with Lodges. In given cases I have advised Lodges to surrender their Charters, take a dispensation, and form a new Lodge. In a very few instances, during the two terms of service as Grand Master, I found it necessary to close up Lodges and take their Charters to save Masonry from disgrace, and drive out the black ball devils from the fraternity. The Grand Master spoke of the action of the Grand Lodge of vVashington on the subject of Negro Masonry, and expressed gratification that said Grand Lodge had rescinded its objectionable resolution. He uttered the sentiment, which not only presents facts, but has a very wide existence, that more "rescinding" might have been clone with a great deal less verbiage. Some people have a happy faculty of shov,ring ho,v not to do a thing while they pretend to do it. The Washington Centennial ceremony received mention, and a lengthy account of the same is found in the Grand Master's address. He closed his Address by saying, "The office of Grand Master of Masons of Iowa is no sinecure. It carries with it responsibilities that tend to sleepless nights and much anxiety." The committee on the Address' referred to it "as deserving only words of commendation and praise." The general happy and harmonious conditions which prevailed in the frat~rnity as well as' the prosperous condition of Masonry, in that Gr'and Jurisdiction, received due and cordial appreciation. This cO!l:dition was ascribed: in a large measure, to the wisdom and skill of the Grand Master. I do not hesitate to say of the Address, that it is 'a strikingly strong paper. The Address was followed by various reports presented by the Grand Secretary, both General and Fiscal, report on the Grand Lodge Library, report of the Grand Treasurer showing the finances of the Body, Charity Fund, and other interests peculiar to the Craft in Iowa. Reporting on the. Grand Charity Fund, the committee expressed the conviction that their method of dispensing Masonic charity was accomplishing greater good at less expense than any other plan thus far suggested to the Grand Lodge. Our Iowa Brethren prefer this luethod to that in vogue in other jurisdictions in which Masonic

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Homes exist. I looked through the Proceedings carefully to find the name of one of the distinctly strong men in the Iowa jurisdiction, P. G. M. Bro. T. Granger. Few men in the Grand I..Jodge of Iowa impressed me more favorably than Judge Granger, who was the Grand ~l(aster of that jurisdiction at the time of my visit; a superb gentlema-n, eminent jurist, and a man familiar with not only the laws of the common'wealth, but of the Masonic fraternity. He was an able leader, and stood high among his Brethren. It is learned from the journal, that he was absent, as at the previous sessions, by reason of ill health. The Grand Secretary was directed to send him a telegram of sympathy, 'which was dop-e. The Grand Secretary takes note of what he terms a "humorous incident" which occurred near the close of the session. P. G. M. Fellowes addressed Past Grand Masters Dewey and Bowen, who had been summoned to ap~ pear in the presence of the Grand Master for having appeared in the Grand Lodge without lJ)'"oper Masonic clothing. The joke was found in the fact that two very handsome aprons, suited to Past Grand lVIasters, had been provided, and with these the prisoners at the bar were properly invested. Their responses connected with the affair induced the Grand Seeretary to say: "The incident, itself, was both interesting and instructive." The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge throughout was of general interest to readers, and of special import~ ance to the local fraternity. The journal gotten up by Brother Par~ vin, embracing largely over 300 pages, was furnished in a very reasonable time, considering the extensive amount of matter found therein.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The report covers 120 pages, and was prepared by that chaste and competent committee, Reverend Brother Dr. J. C. W. Coxe. Brother Coxe is an able reviewer, vigorous thinker, discreet commentator, and very judicious in his selection of matter from the journals reviewed. He does not use the scissors extensively, but appropriately. There is one fact about preparing reports on Correspondence. A man who does so should have little else to do. An overworked and busy man on other lines, cannot do justice to the work in hand when preparing a report on Correspondence. In all the labor of this kind in twenty~two successive reports, I have never prepared one that was even approximately satisfactory to myself. To write well, a man must think; to think closely and cogently, a man must have time. In the multiplicity of engagements crowded into my life, I have but little time for thinking, but must hurry from this to that, suffering from the blight of diffuseness. If it would not appear

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egotistical, in this place, I would record the number of engagements that press upon my time and attention; these run up almost to the fatal number of thirteen. Owing to such diversified engagements, I am conscientiously inclined to give up the work of the report on Correspondence for lack of time and adaptation to do full justice to the work. Brother Coxe is a thinker, and, no doubt, has time for his engagement as a correspondent reporter, and has a well-defined and vigorously trained working machine, so that when he undertakes a job he knows how to do it, and can do it as it ought to be done. This is evidenced in the report now under consideration. In the review of every jurisdiction is found something to claim attention and thought. Our journal for 1899 received a two page notice, which contains a brief summary of the transactions of our Seventy-Ninth Annual Communication. The Grand Master's a垄ldress and reports of Grand Secretary, Grand Treasurer and Grand Lecturer, were all summarized. The Address of our Grand Orator, Brother Boyd, he considered able and, sensible. Appropriations voted to divers persons in the way of charity; appropriation for -the Washington Centennial occasion, and examination of the report of this Committee on Correspondence found mention. He thinks my "condenser" worked to perfection. I hope the result, of this year's labor in preparing the report will evidence the fact that I have learned how to "condense." Brother Coxe and I view things very largely through the same medium. I am pleased to note his continuance in charge of the work of Correspondence for his Grand Lodge. WILLARD L. EATON, Osage, Grand Master. THEODORE S. PARVIN, Cedar Rapids, Grand Secretary.

KANSAS-1900. FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL. COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in "Representative Hall," Topeka, beginning on the 21st day of February, 1900, with M. W. Bro. Henry C. Loomis, Grand Master, present and presiding. R. W. Bro. Albert K. Wilson was Grand Secretary. The usual quota of Grand Officers attended, with Past Grand Officers and representatives of sister Grand Lodges. The Committee on Credentials said the 路'total number of members of Grand Lodge present, 576," but did not state the number of Lodges represented, nor路 did the Grand Secretary furnish this information. There "rere 359 Lodges on the roll at the com-

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mencement of the session, and three were chartered, making a total of Lodges 362, with a reported membership of 20,740, showing what Brother Wilson called "a nice gain of 756." ADDRESS.

Grand Master Loomis submitted an Address which embraced fourteen pages, largely devoted, of course, to local interests. After cordially 'welcoming the members to the Forty-Fourth Annual Communication, he presented at length his relation to the "Washington Memorial," and the observances of that now historic event, as well as his participation in the same. He reported that 120 Kansas Lodges had held "lVIemorial Services" on the 14th of November, 1899, !Vhile the representatives of their jurisdiction were in attendance upon like cerenlonies at Mt. 路Vernon. PATRIOTIC.

Grand Master Loomis recommended the adoption of a "standing regulation requiring every Lodge in our obedience to display in open Lodge at every Stated and Special Communication of the Lodge, the flag of our country." lVIissouri Lodges have been doing that selfsame thing for years without any requirement from the "powers that .be." I think there is where it should be left, and allow the Lodges of their "own free will and accord" to place "the flag of our country" within vie,v of the members at each meeting, and not force it upon them by edict. They ,vill appreciate its presence more if it is made part of the properties of the Lodge by their own volition. The recommendation of the Grand Master was approvingly referred to t路he Committee on Jurisprudence. An examination of the reports of said committee fails to discover any mention of the subject. Grand Master Loomis reported the granting of Dispensations to form new Lodges, and some spechtl dispensations to "confer degrees, waiving the statutory time." Corner-stones had been laid b Jr his authority. No occasion existed in the ulind of the Grand Master to report any official rulings made during his term of service. :l\lASONIC

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The Grand Master rejoiced that the efforts of the Masonic fra-. ternity, aided by the co-operation of the members of the Eastern Star, in the establishment of their Masonic Home, 路had met .with ~uch marked success. He uttered a noble truth in saying that "the

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Home is the manifestation of the Divine Love, through the agency vi the fraternity." I earnestly trust that his fondly cherished hope may be, in due tinle, realized in the securement of "an endowment fund" \vhich will make the Home self-supporting. Closing his practical Address Grand Master Loomis gratefully acknowledged the courtesy and helpfulness of his brother Grand Officers, especially commending the valuable services of the Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. Albert K. Wilson. The Grand Master in Kansas who does not recognize the ability and aid of Brother vVilson, proves himself as ungrateful as incapable. Brother Loomis left on record most admirable advice in saying, "Build slowly, build surely, build well" ever following the design upon the trestle-board of the Master Builder." The Committee on Address, and路 reports of other Grand Officers, commended the same, and offered congratulations upon the "wisdom of the selection of such a capable staff of administrative officers," and added, "the several reports submitted indicate an unusual degree of peace and prosperity in this Grand Jurisdiction." The report of the Grand Treasurer evidenced ability and security in the handling of nearly $35,000 for the term, showing a cash balance in hand of $16,555. The report of Grand Secretary Wilson is such as only he can furnish. It is remarkable for extent, details and merit. He announced that the annual returns from the Lodges were all in hand on the date of closing the books. This writer would be overjoyed if he could make one such report to tne Grand Lodge of Missouri. From the statement of Brother Wilson, it appears that the Lodges in the jurisdiction had expended over $8,000 for "charitable purposes." He was congratulated by the -Committee on Reports of Grand Officers "upon the concise and comprehensive report submitted." Nothing else could have been said, and more might have been offered, in justice to a most laborious and competent official. ORATION.

The Grand Orator~ Brother T. 'V..Jeffrey, delivered a ten-paged' address, which was accorded a.place in the Journal of Proceedings. His subject seemed to have been "Life." He opened by saying, "There is nothing about which we speak so much, and know so little, as life." I fIuite agree with the last part of his postulate. Various reports~f local interest \vere adopted, especially that on Necrology. From the report of the Home Directors, I gather that the per capita assessments produced $4,805, to which was added the "per capita tax O. E. 8,"$965. The cash balance on hand, December 31st, 1899, was $3,379. The Board has "investments" amounting to $14,600.

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OORRESPONDENCE.

The revie\v for the year was made by M. W. Bro. John C. Postlethwaite. Past Grand Master, and covered 228 pages. It is abundantly supplied with appropriations from the Proceedings examined. Our distinguished co-"worker suggests, by his writings, the methods of judges of the higher courts of the day. He may be himself a jurist. He presents his cases, quotes elaborately from the works reviewed, and then' hands down the "opinion of the Court," commenting more or less extensively upon the issues involved. It is enough to say that the labor is fruitful of results and able in presentation. Brother Postleth\vaite is one of the strong "writers of the day in the field of correspondence. I put down in my notes while reading his review, "a great work." I "will not change the finding, even should it make him blush. The 'report now under review is his third production. I am glad to record the fact that he has discarded the title "Foreign" in writing his reports, and prefers the term "Fraternal" correspondence. Years ago, I dropped the word "foreign" in preparing my review, and still use the simple expression "Correspondence/' Our Missouri Proceedings of 1899 received a very high compliment by being assigned nearly five pages of his space, filled with liberal quotations from the Address of Grand Master Allen, and comments on the same. _t\.l1uding to our law adopted concerning the admission of "all, the maimed and crippled, into the Lodges of our jurisdiction," he expressed, at our expense, his amusement, and concluded that our legislation, which has made void "the ancient landnlarks relative to physical perfection, is unwise." That is putting it very mildly. The address of our Grand Orator, Rev. Brother W. W. Boyd, D. D., was styled "an excellent oration," from which he made a generous excerpt. My report on Correspondence was commended, and appreciation expressed of my notice of Kansas and his labors as "Fraternal Correspondent." Kansas has produced many strong men in the passing years, whose labors have given standing to that Grand Jurisdiction in the sisterhood of Grand Lodges of the world. Comparisons would be invidious. It is always pleasant to a reviewer to know that his fellow writers are continued in ,charge of this important department. To form fraternal acquaintance with a writer, and become attached to him, and then have some Grand Master give him the "grand bounce," just as he has made himself a felt power in guild, is little short of provoking. .I am more than pleased to state that Brother Postlethwaite is still in charge of the work of Correspondence in Kansas. May he be long continued at the helm of the vigorous Craft in the "Sunflower State."

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I must not omit mention of the presence of M. vv. Bro. C. H. Briggs, Grand Master of Masons in Missouri at the session of our sister Grand Lodge of Kansas just reviewed. The relations between these jurisdictions have been drawn closer with the moving years. In 1867, when serving my first term as Grand lVIaster in Missouri, I was invited to lay the corner stone of the railroad bridge across the "Mad Missouri," at Kansas City. That occasion was made memorable to this writer by the presence of a number of prominent Masons from Kansas. The then Grand Master, M. W. Bro. U. S. Adams, Sir "'VVm. O. Gould, afterwards Grand Commander of Knights Templar, M. 'V. Bro. John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, and others, honored us by their visit. Upon their very urgent and fraternal solicitations, I visited Leavenworth City, and received a social and brotherly greeting such as Kansas IVIasons kno,," how to accord to members of the Craft. Friendships were commenced, and ties formed while associating with those brethren, and others, on that occasion, that have bound me to the Kansas Masons through more than thirt.y years. Dear John H. Brown, Grand Secretary, has a high place in my heart's temple to this day, though he has crossed the river long since. It has been a standing disappointment, year after year, that I could not meet the Grand Lodge of Kansas Masons when in session. The visit of our brethren at Kansas City, in 1899, was an occasion of rare interest, though I had less enjoyment out of it than others, owing to the tread mill duties of my position as Grand Secretary. I am gr.atified that MissoUri was so ably represented at the recent session of their Grand Lodge by our Brother, Dr. Briggs, who is competent to represent any interest anywhere. He was duly welcomed, and accorded proper honors, and did himself proud in his reply. CHARLES J. WEBB, Topeka, Grand Master. ALBERT K. Wrr.. soN, Topeka, Grand Secretary.

KENTUCKY-1899. During the beautiful month of May, 1874, I spent several weeks in the charming city of Louisville. Nature was then wearing her loveliest spring garb. Scarcely had I landed in the city when a zealo1.t's Mason recogrtized me and said, "You must preach at our Masonic Home on Sunday." "Masonic Home! What is that?" Three G. L. Ap.-4.

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Sunday visits, and services attended" disclosed what the words "l\1:asonic Home" stood for. To describe the impressions produced, and the purposes formed, while there looking in the faces of more than one hundred happy orphan children, with a few widows' of fallen Brother Masons, \vould qe a fruitless effort. I reached the conclusion then, and it has lived with me through twenty-six years, that "Kentucky Work" (not the Ritual) was the best "Work" I had ever seen, because it presented a practical exemplification of Masonry. During my stay in Louisville of 'weeks, I visited the various Lodges, and witnessed the work as performed by "bright workers," so far as conferring degrees was concerned, but my mind turned away from Ritualism (not to be depreciated), and went out to the "Home" of the "Homeless" to look at the work being done by Kentucky Masons. Passing through Louisville each autumn for a number of years past, I always feel like lifting my hat to the bighearted brethren of the city and State, whose "Work" in ~he establishment and maintenance of the first Masonic Home of this country, who set the example, and created purposes, among others, to "go and do likewise." The purpose to devote the best energies of my life to the establishment of a simllar institution ,,"as formed while studying what our Kentucky brethren had done. In the intervening years, Missouri has become a "close second" to her sister Kentucky. Many other Grand Jurisdictions have fallen into line, but Kentucky "set the music." Their Home is the pride and glory of Masons in "Old Kaintuck." 'Vell it may be, for Eternity alone can reveal the blessedness of their work. Like Brother Loomis, of Kansas, they may say of their Home: "It -is the manIfestation of the Divine Love through the human agency of the fraternity." I.never review Kentucky Proceedings but memories of "the past crowd upon me in connection with my visits to the Home at Louisville, and the inspirations received from what I saw and heard there. THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNU:6-L OOMMUNICATION.

Was held in the Mason.ic Temple, Louisville, commencing on the 17th day of October, 1899. ~L W. Bro. James E .. Wilhelm was Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. Henry B. Grant, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers present. Eighteen Past GrandMasters were in attendance. The "Summary" says on the subject of representation: "Representatives reported by Committee" 435, but did not tell how many Lodges were represented. Counting the "number of Lodges on the roll," "old Lodges given new Charters," and "new Lodges given Charters," I find the Lodge strength in the State to be 479, with a

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membership of 18,790, with a claimed gain of 431. The income on Grand Lodge account was $18,871. On account for Masonic Home Fund, $19,156. ADDRESS.

Quite a lengthy document was furnished by Grand Master vVil~ helm, requiring 35 pages' of the journal for its presentation. Speaking of the names that have adorned the pages of our history, he said that none stood higher "than those borne by some of our distinguished brethren who were brought to light in our Kentucky Lodges." Of the, condition of the Craft, it was announced "that the year just closing has been one of general prosperity. The member~ ship has increased, and the finances of the Lodges are in a healthy condition." He had created nine new Lodges under dispensation. Seven of these were chartered by the Grand Lodge while in session. Peace and harmony had not obtained in quite all of the Lodges, as he found it necessary to interpose official authority in a number of instances for the corrJjction of irregularities in given Lodges, and for the suspension of the Masters of three Lodges. DECISIONS. FOl~ty~six official rulings are found in the Address, all of 'which were deserving of approval, and met \vith that recognition, after slight corrections in a fe'\v instances. The Grand Master sho\ved a clear conception of right in his application of. the principles of Masonic Jurisprudence. Owing to "ill health" and "personal affairs," the Granel Master had' to "forego the pleasure of visiting many Lodges." He took occasion to give a vigorous kick to that mo'dern humbug known as the "Chain Letter" business. Of all the little ways of begging, the "Chain Gang" letter method is by all odds the most insignificant and reprehensible. The term of Grand Master Wilhelm must have been one of many annoyances, and not of un~ alloyed pleasure, judging from the numerous cases forced upon his consideration. His treatment of them, however, was such as to merit approval, and proved that he was master of the situation.

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Due attention was paid to this interest in the Address. Of it he said, the "institution has been conducted systematically, and conse-' quentlya most satisfactory showing for the year has been made." He styled the "Home, the pride of every Kentucky Mason." The Committee on Home interests reported favorably that "The financial

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affairs are all in most satisfactory condition." The same committee announced that the profits of the Printing Department, and of the Shoe Department an10unted to $3,249.25. Add to this income the profits derived from such training in both departments by the members of the Home family, who are thus being prepared for life in the outer world. vVho will question the practical value of our Masonic Homes as they are conducted? Some Grand Master somewhere seems to "rant a "Sovereign Grand Lodge," and sent a letter to Grand Mas-tel' "\Vilhelm to the end that he furnish an "opinion." Of the proposit'ion, the Grand Master said, "It is referred to you for your consideration." So far as I can judge from the journal, the "consideration" was a very quiet one, and the proposition is likely to sleep "the sleep that knows no waking." Let it slumber. Grand Master 'vVilhelm paid passing attention to the last Act in the drama 9f Negro lV[asonry in Washington, and referred some documents received by him to the Grand Lodge. Kentucky having declared, in 1898, nonintercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington, rescinded its action, and thus was opened up free and fraternal relations between those two Grand Jurisdictions, broken by the folly of one, and the bold stand taken by the other. NECROLOGY.

The Grand l\tfaster said, under the above caption: "Death has been busy within our ranks during the past year. The loss sustained by this Grand Lodge has been great." He then mentioned the decease of two Past Grand Masters, Brothers Harvey T. "\Vilson, and Reginald H. Thompson. rrhe first was more than fourscore years' old, and was Gran'd Master forty years ago. Brother Thompson was something. above sixty years of age, and had but recently closed a very able administration. Of him it was written, "His hand was open as the day to melting charity." Of the venerable Brother Wilson, it is said, "The highest life is that which is lived for others." The Washington Centennial subject received due mention, and a recommendation was made that five Brethren be appointed to represent the Grand Lodge of路. Kentucky at said Centennial celebration. Acting upon this suggestion, the Grand Lodge appropriated $250 to aid the enterprise, and appointed five representatives to attend as delegates from Kentuckjr, and provided for their expenses. PORTO RICO.

Grand Master Wilhelm stated in his Address that he had received a petition from more than twenty native "Brethren, asking for a

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dispensation for the establishment" of a Lodge at" Ponce, Porto Rico. Finding that the symbolic degrees in Porto Rico are under the jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite body, an effort was made to secure 8. waiver of jurisdiction on the part of said Body over the symbolic degrees, but that Grand Body would. not surrender its control over Lodges already existing there. The Grand Master said, "Had jurisdiction been waived, I would have visited Ponce in person, and established the Lodge." Q1tery-How does this refusal tally with the oft-repeated statement that the Scottish Rite body readily yields to the York Rite the ground for the three degrees. In this instance: it seems to hold on to all that is in sight down in Porto Rico. Grand Master vVilhelm closed his official report by saying that "the business of the year has been such as to require an unusual amount of time," and it certainly did '~require an unusual amount" of labor, as evidenced by various matters which received thoughtful attention. Reports of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary were full and complete, especially the latter. The Committee on Finance said, respecting both, "It is gratifying, indeed, that the Grand Lodge of Kentucky has in these two officers such men as are the incumbents." The report of Brother H. B. Grant is, like all of his works, all-enlbracing, putting him down as one of the most careful and capable Grand Secretaries of the times. ...~ number of Appeal cases ,yere considered and passed upon by the Grand Lodge. "OLD 1\1:ASON'S l-IO],1E."

Some fe\v yeats since, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky resolved to raise a fund of $50,000, "as a memorial of our One Hundredth Anni versary in 1900.'" This fund was designed "To build and endow an infirmary and home for aged and penniless Masons in connection with the 'VVidows and Orphans' Home. In 1898 it was reported to the Grand Lodge that "a total subscription of $52,105" had been secured. Something less than $9,000 had been collected ou the above account. If the Brethren can collect the amounts. subscribed, the "home for aged and penniless Masons:' will surely materialize. But I have devoted' more time and space to the doings of the Grand Lodge than is common, and must take a glance at the report on w

CORRESPUNDENCE,

By my Brother and friend, James W. Staton, Past Grand Master. Years ago he had charge of this department of labor, and discharged his duties with ability. His successor, Brother Clarke made a record of \vhich he may feel proud. But it is with sincere pleasure that I

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\velcome Brother Staton back aUlong us of the guild, after a rest of six years. He did not favor the "topical method" of preparing reports, and follo"w'ed his former plan. Old wine is good enough for this Vr'Titer. The review of Brother Staton covered 148 pages of the .Journal, and is almost without excerpts. He complained in his "conclusion" of the "very unsatisfactory" results of the work in hand, o,ving to "unfavorable circumstances" connected with its preparation, and pronlised to do better next time. I have not been able to detect anything rendering the work "unsatisfactoi'y" to the reader. Quite the contrary. It is a good, sound, well written review, showing care in preparatioll, and conservatism in expression. One who knows Brother Staton \vould not look for any other spirit than that which pervades his work. He gave our Missouri journal of 1898 three pages of his space, closely observing our transactions from first to last. He ",ras complimentary in the follo"wing: "The business matters connected ","ith the Honle are in good shape. All honor to our Missouri Brethren for the interest they display in the maintenance of their splendid Home. Thank God for Masonic Homes." Brother, Staton will not object to a 'warm-hearted, old-fashioned Al\IEN bein~ wafted from l\nssouri to K'entucky, as a fitting response to his doxology. As shown elsewhere, the idea and inspiration prompting this writer to labor for a Home in lVIissouri must be credited to what our Ken~ tncky Brethren had done. I am somewhat astonished at the remark of Brother Staton concerning our "cripple" law: "This writer is in full accord with the amendment." I never suspected him of such radicalism. ....t\ssuring him of renewed affection and appreciation, as in the past, I record, with pleasure his continuance as Chairman of the Committee on Corresponden路ce. JOlIN A. RAl\fSEY, Owingsville, Grand Master. HENRY B.GRANT, Louisville, Grand Secretary.

LOUI~IANA-1900. THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Convened in the Masonic Tem.ple, New Orleans, on the 12th day of February, 1900. Present" M. VV. Bro. A. C. Allen, Grand Master, R. 路\Jr. Bro. Richard Lambert, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. Five Past Grand Masters were in attendance, with representatives of a number of Grand Lodges. At the roll call it was found that sixtyfive Lodges were represented. How many' Lodges there are in the

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jurisdiction, Brother Lambert did not state in a way to be learned ,vithout counting. The menlbership is reported at 5,962. A gain of 128 was announced for the term. ADDRESS.

The Grand l\1:aster opened his fifteen paged Address with a very taking exordium. Treating of the "State of the Order," he reviewed the past discouraging conditions as compared with the present hopeful outlook, and announced that the showing "is the most favorable one made for many years." He further stated that "the bonded debt had decreased far beyond our expectations." "NECROLOGY."

rrhe Grand Lodge Louisiana had sustained a heavy loss in the death of its q-rand Treasurer, R. W. Bro. A. VV. Hyatt. He had been a strong pillar in the financial structure of that Grand Body. When the pressure of debts bore down upon them, and disaster threatened, he ,vent to the Grand Master and said, "Dra'v on your Grand Treasurer. He will honor your warr~nts without interest or reward." This disinterestedness dese'rved, as it won, the highest tributes of his Brethren. The Grand Master could well say that he was a "man and a Mason with a character unassailed while living, and regretted and honored when dead." It could be truly affirmed, and as truly felt by the Grand Lodge, that "the -loss is great, great beyond wor~s." FOREIGN RELATIONS.

This subject ,vas given due consideration as applying to the questionable repeal of the Negro legislation by the Grand Lodge of \Vashington. The Grand Master did not accept such action as a recession from a former "untenable position." Owing to the "prolix declaration of principles, which, for obscurity and evident disingenuousness is, to say the least against it, remarkably unique," as shown by our Washington Brethren, Grand Master Allen refused to reopen fraternal relations ,vith that Grand Body. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana adopted a resolution affirming the opinion of its Grand Master, and declared that "the time has not yet come for the resumption of fraternal intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Washington." Owing to business engagements, and other cares, the Brethren appointed to attend the Washington Centennial ceremonies at Mt. Vernon could not be present and take part in those beautiful and

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solemn ceremonIes. The subject of "Joint o.ccupancy" seems to have been one of "unabated worry and trouble" during the recess "of the Grand Lodge, according to the statements of M. W. Bro. Allen. DECISIONS.

The Grand lVIaster presented several official findings whicn. were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, as "in accord with l\1asonic usage and the Constitution and laws of this Grand Lodge." The daughter of a :NIason, who had married a profane, but separated fronl her husband, \vas declared to have a claim upon the fraternity, because, said the Grand l\1aster, "the daughter of a Master Mason is always a Master l\1ason's daughter, and, when worthy, has the right to ask the protection of ~!Iasons." This is as it should be, and is in harn10ny with our IVIissouri la"w. Brother Allen . ruled that a man whose left arm is off bet\v~en the shoulder and elbow was ineligible to receive the degrees. Our Louisiana Brother had certainly not heard of the Missouri law, vlhich allows crip:ples to be made Masons . by the aid of "artificial appliances." FINANCE.

Under this caption, the Grand Master announced that Hthe financial condition of this Grand Lodge, as shown by the reports of the Finance Comnlittee, places our institution on a sound basis, and is conclusive of the fact that 'V~ have passed beyond, and have triumphed over, the embarrassments that so seriously threatened us one year ago." This is most cheering information, because very serious and gloomy conditions environed our Brethren in Louisiana in the past few years. Quite a lengthy and detailed statement was furnished by Granel Secretary Lambert, exhibiting the fiscal affairs of the Grand Lodge very fully. He reported receipts from all sources to the amount of nearly $20,000. His statement Indicated the bonded indebtedness at $54,100. This sum will be materially reduced as soon as bonds can be called in. The Grand Lecturer stated "that the increase in membership of several of the Lodges has been路 greater than for several years." Five Lodges, working under dispensation previously granted, received Charters during the session. ':HOXOR TO \VHO~r

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A venerable Past Grand l\JIaster, Samuel M. Todd, now 85 years old, was present, and testified '~by his active presence to his wonder-

57 ful physical vigor and bright mentality;" he received a Vi,rarm recognition in resolutions adopted by the Grand Lodge. No Report on Correspondence. ROBERT H. CAGE, New Orleans, Grand Master. RICHARD LA1\IBERT, New Orleans, Grand Secretary.

MAINE-1899. The Eightieth Annual Communication was held in Corinthian Hall, Portland, beginning on the 2d day of May, 5899. Present, M. "V. Bro. Joseph A. Locke, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Stephen A. Berry, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, with representatives of 181 Lodges, eleven Past Grand Masters, and representatives of other Grand Lodges. The journal \vas graced with a striking and handsome engraving of the Grand Master. The recapitulation shows 195 \'lorking Lodges. These had made returns and paid dues on time as required by law. Brother Berry must be a happy Grand Secretary. The membership is reported at 22,165. The record says, "net decrease, 26." The journal for 1899 was not received by me until my report for that year ,vas printed. Maine was, therefore, listed among those "not received." I hope for better things this year, and will lool{ f.or the journal of 1900 in time for revie\v. As that Grand Lodge meets in May, I cannot appreciate the delay of the Grand Secretary in furnishing his Proceedings at so late a date. The business transacted during the three days session covers some seventy pages. This office would have the transactions in print on the day following the close of the session. It may be that the Committee on Correspondence was not up to time, his report being voluminous, and covers little less than 300 pages of the journal. ADDRESS.

The, Address of Grand Master Locke required thirty~olle pages of the Proceedings, in vlhich is found a great variety of subjects, many of them treated at considerable length. In his exordium he said: "vVe are thankful that the permanent membership of this Grand Lodge remains unbroken during the year." He reported dispensations of various kinds, five of which were to "receive and act upon petitions in less than the usual time." The Lodges previously chartered had been constituted, Halls dedicated, Lodge conventions, or Schools of Instruction, held, decisions rendered, exchange of

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representatives with other Grand Lodges made, correspondence with the Grand Lodge of Peru~ and. the Grand Lodge of \Vashington, and other matters of special interest to that Grand Lodge. Reporting upon the condition of the Craft, he said: "I TInd that our Lodges, with very few exceptions, are prosperous and .in good condition,. although there has been a slight falling off in membership." The decisions rendered by the Grand Master were referred to the ComInittee on Jurisprudence. It seems to be the rule of that Grand Lodge that such official rulings are held under advisement by the committeo until the next session of the Grand Lodge. On the subject of Negro lVlasonry in "Vashington and the action of that Grand Lodge, the Grand Master said that a grievous error had been made. He did not recommend the suspension of Masonic relations with that Grand Lodge, but maintained firmly the position long held as to the absolute sovereignty of each Grand Jurisdiction. He mentioned the Washington Centennial ceremony, and in due time the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution appointing Brother Josiah H. Drummond and the Grand Master to represent the Grand Lodge of Maine on that occasion. The retiring Grand lVlaster, before the session was concluded, received a vote of thanks by the Grand Lodge for his "earnest, efficient, and manly manner" of discharging his official duties, and was made the recipient of a Past Grand Master's jewel. GHAXD SECRETARY.

The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Berry, general and fiscal, was brief and business-like. He reported cash on hand, $12,186. The Charity Fund is safely invested, amounting to '$32,000. I see in the journal that the decisions of 1898 were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence at this session. The Grand Orielit .of Belgium was duly recognized, and an exchange of representatives recommended. There was some kind of a Grand Orient of Portugal that had asked for Masonic recognition, but Brother Drummond in his report stated that it was inexpedient to consider further the request of said Grand Orient. The :(eport of the several District Deputies follo'wed the printed Proceedings of the session. CORRESPONDENCE.

As already intimated, the report on Correspondence takes up the major portion of the journal. The Committee, of which M. W. Bro. Josiah H.Drummond was Chairman, reviewed the doings of sixty-two Grand Lodges, American and Foreign. It cannot be expected of thia

59 committee that after nearly eighteen months following the' close of the Grand Lodge of Maine, I should review the journal to the same extent as if it was of recent issue, especially in view of the fact that I hope ,to receive the Journal of 1900 before the close of my labors. Brother Drummond is a Mason of superior knowledge, strong convictions, and vast and varied attainments. He has no superior, if an equal, in accurate information on all lines of Masonic research. The firmness of his adherence to the great principles of Masonry is a most commendable attribute. He is as true to the essentials of the institution as any man living. His introduction, in which he treated of the "Jurisdiction of Grand Lodges," is quite lengthy, and very elaborate. It contains an expression of regret that while the bonds of Fr~ternity, the world over, have generally been drawing closer and closer, a disturbance of the Harmony of the Craft, causeless and wicked, had been created in the Grand Lodge of Washington. He said such disturbance had been ~aused by a formal denial on the part of that Grand Lodge of the doctrine of exclusive territorial jurisdiction. To deny this governing principle must naturally路 and necessarily be followed by the breaking up of settled and harmonious relations, with the exception mentioned, universally accepted and adhered to. Brother Drummond rightly located the cause of said mistake on the part of the Grand Lodge of Washington, and said it ,vas the result of "the antics of one man not yet ten years a Mason.'J This party, Brother Drummond asserted, has scarcely a superficial knowledge of the principles, laws and usages of Masonry, who evidently thinks he kno'ws everything. I quite agree with Brother Drummond路 that the case strikingly illustrates the saying that ",A little learning is a dangerous thing." At great length, and with superb ability, Brother Drummond discussed the principle involved in this controversy, reaching the conclusion that is uniform and inevitable, "that Grand Lodges are supreme in the territory occupied by them," and that no invasion by any power on earth can be tolerated. Of course, it is impossible in a short notice of Brother Drummond's report to follow him, and give a tithe of the impprtant matter treated in the report. Our Missouri Journal of 1898 received due consideration, more than five pages being taken up in treating the transactions of that session. He said that Grand Master Tygard delivered an exceedingly "succinct and brief Address." There was furnished a .summary of all the Inatters transacted during the session. He commented approvingly upon the decisions rendered and findings of our Committee on Jurisprudence in several cases. Brief attention was paid' to the report of this Committee on Correspondence. Brother Drummond firmly maintains and defends the doctrine of

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Grand l\laster's prerogative. He closed his review by congratulating the Craft generally that events of the past year had brought out more sharply than ever the distinction between JVfasonry and other organizations, and felt deeply the necessity of standing firmly by ancient usages. He was continued in charge of the work of Correspondence. "'\VrSFIELD S. C~fOATE, Augusta, Grand Master. STEPHEN BERltY, Portland, Grand Secretary.

MANITOBA-1899. TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This is a vigorous and progressive Grand Lodge. It 'was cordially welcomed to Regina, vlhere its session was held in Masonic Hall, begin.ning on the 14th June, 1899, with IvL ,V. Bro. George B. Murphy, Grand Master, 'Vm. G. Scott, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, together with Past Grand Officers, representatives from sister Grand Lodges., and the representatives of thirty-four Subordinate Lodges. The roll shows 59 Lodges, with a membership of 2,870. There 'was a reported gain of 200. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master noted the loss sustained by the Fraternity in their jurisdiction of several representative Brethren. He had created four Lodges under dispensation, two of which received charters at the session, and two were continued on probation. Five official rulings were reported. A man who "had lost the left hand was pronounced eligible to receive the degree, while one is debarred who is short one foot. The following is queer, to say the least: "A Lodge can not confer the degree of E. A. on more than one candidate at the same time." If he intended to say that such can not be done at the same meeting, the decision is seriously faulty. Perhaps his meaning "vas that two candidates could not receive the degree of E. A. together. The Grand lVlaster announced that foreign relations "continue to be of the most pleasant and friendly character." Reporting upon "The State of Masonry," he said, "It is a special pleasure for me to note the fact that Free Masonry is in a prosperous condition in this jurisdiction." Several visits were made by him during his term of service which were duly reported. Dispensations of various kinds had been granted of a special sort. The Grand Secre-

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tary received a just compliment from his Chief, who said: "In our present Grand Secretary we have a painstaking and efficient officer." He did not regard the remuneration received by Brother Scott as in proportion to the services performed by him. The efficiency of the Grand Secretary is shown by the excellent report made, quite extended and full of details. His work finds further expression in the very creditable Journal of Proceedings furnished. The Grand Treasurer made report of moneys handled, amounting to $3,535, with a balance on hand of $1,257. It is learned from the statements found in the Journal, that the financial condition of the past year had been the best in the history of the jurisdiction. The several Deputies of Districts made full and very interesting reports, which found a place in the P~oceedings. The "Board of General Purposes" had charge of various intetests, and gave proof of the usefulness of that body. The Grand Lodge wisely declined to recognize, or exchange representatives with, the Grand Orient of Belgium. It was shown that said Orient has made a . contract of six months duration with some other so-called Supreme Body in that country, whereby the right to confer the three degrees of symbolic Masonry is granted to the Grand Orient of Belgium. At the end of six months, said contract may be abrogated by either High Contracting party. Our Manitoba Brethren declared that it . "should be the settled policy of the Grand Lodge to exchange representatives only with symbolic Grand Lodges having exclusive control over Craft Masonry in the countries where located." This is as sensible and correct a presentation of sound policy as I have met anywhere. The Grand Lodg'e of Manitoba announced its conviction as to the folly of the Grand Lodge of Washington on the Negro issue by saying, "Your committee can not but feel that in this matter the Grand Lodge of Washington :Qas done a serious wrong." It may he added that those who hold a contrary view are as few and far between as the reputed visits of angels. The Lieutenant-Governor of the ",Northwest Territories," A. E. Forget, extended a very courteous invitation to the Grand Lodge, for himself and "l\iadam Forget," "to an At Home at Government House" during the session. The路 invitation was most cordially accepted, "with thanks." No report on Correspondence. JOlIN LESLIE, Winnipeg, Grand Master. . W'1rf.. G. SCOTT, Winnipeg, Grand Secretary.

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MANITOBA-1900. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION.

The Journal of Pl'oceedings of the Twenty-Fifth session was received after my work on correspondence w,as completed. A brief notice of the transaction of the session will be given 01 the Communication 'which ,vas held in the l\1asonic Temple, "Vinnipeg, conlmencing June 13th, 5900. M. W. Bro. John Leslie, Grand l\ilaster, presided. R. 'IV.... Bro. Wm. G. Scott, Grand Secretary, was present, with other Grand Officers. Several Past Grand Officers were in attendance. There were sixty-one chartered Lodges on the roll, forty-six of which were represented. The reco'rd states the membership in the jurisdiction to be 3,0'91, showing a gain of 221. Seven Lodges had been created under dispensation. The Lodges had all made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues. The total assets were reported at $5,500. An Address of thirteen pages emanated from' the Grand East, being a business document of much local interest. The Grand JYlaster treated all matters claiming his attention in a practical manner. He reported but one decision rendered during his term, and that 'was concerning the eligibility of a party to be made a Mason who wa.s so maimed that he could not conform to the requirements of the Ritual. The Committee on Address did not refer to the matter, nor did the Committee on Jurisprudence render any report on any subject. Hence I am unable to announce what was the conclusion of the body on the question submitted. Only thirteen official visits had been made. In connection with this interest he urged the holding of "Lodges of In~ struction" in the various districts as promotive of the growth and upbuilding of the fraternity. He pressed upon the attention of the Brethren the importance of attending "Divi~e Worship," and urged the preparation of Grand Lodge and Subordinate Lodge histories. He announced the existence of t,vo evils which affect the welfare of Lodges. One was '''Life Membership," the other that "of guaranteeing a Masonic funeral to every deceased member." Th~ Committee on Address said "we w10uld direct the attention of the Subordinate Lodges to that part of the Grand Master's Address dealing with those topics." Only this .and nothing more. The Grand, Master had recommended to the Finance Committee the sending of one hl.lndred dollars to the India famine sufferers, which had been carried out. The Address of GrandMaster Leslie was most highly commended by the committee, and an order was made authorizing the Finance Committee "to procure a suitable testi..

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manial" to be presented to him. The ten Deputies of as many districts, subnlitted full and somewhat extensive reports of their vlork. Reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary were presented, furnishing in detail the financial state of affairs. R. W. Bro. Wm. G. Scott, for nineteen years the capable and efficient Grand Secretary, announced his retirement from that position, much to the regret of his Brethren. While the Grand Lodge accepted this decision of Bro. Scott, it "put upon record its 8:ppreciation of the services of its Grand Secretary," and a committee was created "to procure a fitting testimonial for presentation to R. W. Bro. '\Vm. G. Scott, Grand Secretary.-, He deserved both expressions of appreciation "'putupon record," and any "testimonial" that mayc be presented hinl hereafter. Bro. Scott was a C'ompetent Grand Officer, and a faithful laborer in the Masonic field of the great I~orthwest. I will miss his handiwork. There is no report on Correspondence. R. S. THoRN'roN, Deloraine, Grand Master. J Al\J:ES A. OVAS, vVinnipeg, Grand Secretar~r.

MARYLAND-1899. ffhe Journal under review contains the Proceedings of the SemiAnnual 'and the Ann~l Communications, both held in Baltimore. The first began on the 9th of May, 1899, and the second or Annual session convened November 21st. At these meetings, the Ad Vitam Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Thomas J. Shryock, presided, and R. W. Bro. Jacob H. Medairy was Grand Secretary. The full complement of Grand Officers was present, besides several Past路路 Grand Officers. "The Committee. on Conference" stated that "the following named Brethren are entitled to seats" as shown by "the returns of Lodges." How many of those "entitled to seats"路 were present, the record does not mention. The Grand Secretary reported "having received since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge" the sum of $16,969, and that there was "due the Grand Lodge of Maryland," $2,155. He reported the mem.. bership at 7,827. HThe Committee on By-Laws submitted a form for the guidance of Subordinate Lodges," and the same went over to the "Noveplber Communication."

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ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session commenced its labors on the 21st day of November, 1899, and was presided over by Grand Master Shryock. Other Grand Officers as heretofore. A brief Address was presented by the Grand Master, who reported that harmony prevailed throughout their borders, that the Fraternity was never more prosperous, and that they were at peace with the Grand Lodges of the world. The corner-stone of the State Normal School had been laid under his immediate supervision, on 'which occasion the Brethren had an "enjoyable" time. "The Address of the day was delivered by Past Grand Master John M. Carter," said the Grand Master. This writer will guarantee, at long range, that it was a good one. rrhe Grand Sword Bearer, Brother John ~. Edwards, had "fallen on sleep," to ,vhom the Grand Master paid a loving tribute. The remainder of the Address 路was taken up with announcements of appointments made, dispensations granted, and names of "fraternal dead" of other jurisdictions. The report of the Grand Secretary showed that he had received since the May session, $18,581. There was still due the Grand Lodge the sum of $1,806. The Grand Orient of Belgium was recognized as exercising "supreme control of symbolic Masonry within its jurisdiction." This writer is lacking.in appreciation of "Grand Orients," as well as of sufficient knowledge to justify recognition. The form of By-La"ws presented at a former meeting was adopted. The Grand Lodge appointed seven of its members to represent it at the "Centennial observance of the death of Brother George Washington." The Journal contains but a limited amount of business transacted during the session. The membership of the jurisdiction is printed by Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

The revie'\v of fifty-six Grand Lodge Proceedings was made by Brother Ed'\vard T. Schultz, Chairman. The work embraces, 114 pages. Numerous extracts from Journals reviewed, more or less lengthy, are found in the report, with comments made by the author. The opening paragraph contains a sad statement, announcing an affliction which has befallen our Brother Schultz. I was aware of his impaired vision, but was not apprized of the extent of the loss sus-

65 tained. He said that it was his thought, one year before, that the report then rendered ,vould be his last, "owing to the entire loss of eyesight." This announcement touches the heart of the writer. I l{now of no deprivation equal the one mentioned by him. I once heard a refined gentlenlan say he would give the world, if possible, to take one look upon the face of his lovely wife. Darkness for life! "To "look upon the face" of one ,ve love is heaven. However sweet the" voice and tender the touch of such, to be denied the bliss of a look! Oh, what sorrow. I offer my Brother Schultz the loving sympathy of a Brother. Aided by an amanuensis, and one to read the reports for him, he was able to furnish a valuable contribution to the Craft at home, and at large. The Grand Lodge had declined all his attempts to resign the work of "Reporter on Correspondence," 80 he resigned himself to the duty imposed. He gave up the topical method of preparing a review, tried once before, and said of the plan that it "seems not to have met with general favor." It may be said that the plan met with general disfavor. Brother Schultz holds viev.rs in harmony with those repeatedly littered by this writer as to the Past Master's degree, which is a simple truism, that a l\1aster of a Lodge can not be a Past -IV[aster until he has served as Master a full term, and passed the chair. Two pages were devoted to our Missouri Proceedings of 1899, 'which were kindly noticed. He thinks this Grand Secretary "a hustler" in publishing Grand Lodge doings, sixteen da.ys only having elapsed from the close of our Grand Lodgf~ until the Proceedings were in his possession. That was the most tardy work of twenty years, owing to the session having been held 300 -miles a,vay from my publisher, added to delays in getting hold of Addresses delivered by the Grand Orator and others at Kansas City. Three working days have usually been sufficient for the dew livery of my Proceedings after th.e close of our sessions, when held in St. 'Louis. \Vith renewed assurances of' sympathy, and affectionate regard for Brother Schultz, I take leave of him, believing he will "be brought to light" in the 'land of which it is said, "There shall be no night there." He ""vas continued in charge of the department of Correspondence. The Grand IVfaster, Brother Shryock, and the Grand Secretary, my dear friend and loved Brother, Jacob H. l\{edairy, were rewelected, and both reside in Baltimore.

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MASSACHUSETTS-la99. The Journal under review contains the Proceedings of the Granel Lodge for the year 1899, and embraces Quarterly Communications and Special Communication,together with the Stated Communication, held the 27th of December, being its One Hundred and SixtySixth anniversary. At all Communications, M. W. Bro. Charles C. Hutchinson, Grand Master, presided, and R. W. Bro. Sereno D. Nickerson was Grand Secretary. The representation was large, although it is impossible to learn how many Lodges were represented without counting. The Grand Master stated in his Address that there 'were 236 Lodges under that jurisdiction, with a membe:rship of 39,871. The figures indicate an increase of 537. At a Quarterly Communication, held December 13th, an Address of thirty-seven pages was presented by Grand Master Hutchinson. It was an allembracing document, and contains nearly everything that claims the attention of a Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary must have an easy time, as the Grand l\IIaster reports everything. He recorded Special Warrants, or Dispensations, visits made, and other matters of local bearing. His Address contained anlplified statements concerning their nevY Temple. He infornlS us that it is located on the site of the former Temple, which was partially destroyed by fire in 1895. There is a very graphic and interesting history relating to the con~ struction and furnishing of tlie Temple. He said the value of the building and the land on which it is located amounts to $758,000. :tie reported the funds of the Grand Lodge, including the balance from last year, at $343,412. The Address is emphatically a very thorough, business paper. At this meeting, the election of officers took place, and one Lodge, which had been under dispensation, received a char路 tel". The Stated Communication was held on the 27th day of December, 1899, at which time the New Temple was dedicated, and the officers previously elected 'were duly installed. A pertinent Address was delivered by the retiring Grand Master, and a very superior oration furnished by the Grand Orator, Brother Samuel J. Elder. Following the dedication and installation, the annual Feast of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated in due and ancient form. At this feast, the newly installed Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Charles T. Gallagher, presided. He seemed as full of good, fresh thought as I presume that all were of the good things provided for the table. Following his opening Address and introduction, a number of speakers were called upon to respond, and they did so in most felicitous terms. At the conclusion of the feast, aU joined in singing "Shall 4

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auld acquaintance be forgot," and the Stated Comm.unication was closed in Al\1PLE FORM. The feast must have been an occasion of rare interest connected with the dedication of the new Temple. Many were present, some 400 being seated at the tables in the main banquet hall. Delightful music gave zest to the occasion, and enhanced the pleasure of good eating. No report on Correspondence. CHARLES C. GALLAGHER, Masonic Temple, Boston, Grand J\1aster. SERENO D. NICKERSON, Masonic Temple, Btiston, Grand Secretary.

MICHIGAN-1900 . FIFTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION,

The session was held in the city of Detroit, beginning on the ,23d day of January. There were present, M. W. Bro. Frank T. Lodge, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Jefferson S. Conover, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers, 17 Past Grand Masters, and representatives of 384 Lodges, all being represented except two. A cordial welcome was extended to the Grand Lodge by the Mayor of the city, Brother Wm. C. Maybury. The record informs lIS th~t "a delegation of the Grand Officers and members of the Grand Lodge of Canada" appeared and received 'a hearty welcome. The Grand Master of Canada presented "to the Grand Lodge a beautiful gold-lined silver loving cup,'!> which was received by Grand l\faster Lodge "with fitting words, expressive of the high appreciation of the gift, and the fraternal feeling which prompted its presentation." The Grand Jurisdiction of Michigan is a strong and vigorous one, as shown by the fact that the ll?-embership has reached the large figure of 41,917, evidencing arapid growth, the gain for the year being over 1,500. A.DDRESS.

Grand Master Lodge stated that his predecessors bad left him "absolutely nothing to do, save to steer our good ship in the safe course already set." However, he must have found something "to do," as it required 104 pages of 路the journal to hold an account 'of what he wished to say. He said he found "no worlds to conquer," but seems to have concluded "to conquer" space instead. I wonder

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what would have been the dimensions of his Address if his illustrious predecessors had left him something "to do." He reported the "condition of the Craft as most prosperous." A record of "b,onored dead" is found in the Address. M. W. Bro. John S. Cross, P. G. M., died Septenlber 17th, 1899. He was Grand Master in 1890. He rendered a just tribute to the memory of Brother Cross in his opening remarks. Various dispensations had been. granted to meet given requirements. No new Lodges had been created, but applications for such had been refused for reasons furnished. He reported dedications of halls, corner-stones laid, visits made, representatives appointed, and many other matters of local interest. In 1901, the Seven ty- Fifth Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Michigan will occur, and the Grand l\1aster suggested that due observance of such eyent be taken, and at the same time celebrate the birth of General Lewis Casso the first Grand Master of that jurisdiction. For the benefit of his successors, Brother Lodge stated that the compensation of Grand IVI:asters is not sufficient to cover expenses, the amount annually appropriated being $500. He had written nearly 4,000 let~ tel's, and traveled over 7,000 miles, devoting more than eight months of his time to the discharge of official duty. Of course, the compensation named ,vas entirely inadequate. He gave SOUle parties in that jurisdiction a severe roasting for electioneering for office. After furnishing a statement of matters as he found them in the State, he said: "This, my Brethren, reveals a state" of affairs which ought to bring the blush of shame to our cheelrs." Some people do not kno,v how to blush. Others must blush for them, but that will not cure the unblushing. Discipline alone will ,\\rork a cure. DECISIONS.

Sixty-three official rulings were reported, being quite extensively stated and largely elaborated. While re~ding them over, I felt mighty sorry for the Committee on Jurisprudence. However that committee tackled and grappled with the mass of matter contained in his decisions. He presented the subject of "Physical Qualifications," and 'argued the same quite lengthily. The Committee on Jurisprudence had another grapple, while considering his decisions on the cripple question. Majority and minority reports were presented. The majority said "that the foregoing five decisions should be accepted." Past Grand Master McGrath. dissented from the findings of the majority, and presented a minority report, which led to considerable discussion, when the same was adopted. The Grand Lodge recognized the existence of a Grand Lodge in Porto Rico, and

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extended greetings and a fraternal welcome to the Grand Orient of Belgium. The Gran Dieta of Mexico received a vigorous review by that able leader of Masonry in Michigan, M. W. Bro. Hugh McCurdy. The paper presents the clearest and most correct treatment of the subject of Mexican Masonry I have seen in print. Recognition was sought by the Mexican body at the hands of our Michigan Brethren, which was refused. The concluding reason for such refusal, given by Brother l\IcCurdy, was as follows: "The Gran Dieta is a National Grand Lodge exercising jurisdiction over Grand Lodges, which is un-American, and not in harmony with the American doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty." The above reason is entitled to the highest consideration, nof merely from the standing of its author, but from the doctrine proclaimed. From the beginning, my contention has been, that to recognize the Gran Dieta as a National Grand Body is to consent to the erection of a National Grand Lodge, exercising jurisdiction over Grand Lodges in the路 United States, and thus strike down what Brother McCurdy properly styles as "the American doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty." REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

Brother Conover furnished a good general report, ,vinding up with a detailed statement of the finances. He announced the receipt of retur.ns and dues from all the Subordinate Lodges, and could say "this is a record never before known in this Grand Lodge." The returns showed that the year had been a very prosperous one for the Lodges, a larger increase having been made than for many years. He reported the income from all sources to be about $19,000. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Conover was the committee, as for a number of years past. He reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-six Grand Lodge sessions' in the short space of fifty-two pages. .Missouri for 1899 received one page. His conclusion explains matters. He declared his joy at the close of the brief work performed, and said "I do not think this report worth the paper upon which it is written, but it complies, in all respects, with the instructions given me, and such as it is, it is." What is the matter, Brother Conover? Formerly your reports were very large. Now your work is not "sweetness long drawn out." I am inclined to think that the Grand Lodge has been curtailing the privileges of the Committee on Correspondence. Th~re isna indication of any report for the future fronl Michigan, as no committee was

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announced. I assume that some one is making a good sized mistake along this line. LUCIAN E. 'VOOD, Niles, Grand Master. JEFFERSON S. CONOVER, Coldwater, Grand Secretary.

MI~NESOTA-1900. FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This Grand Lodge held its Forty~Seventh Communication in Masonic Temple, St. Paul, commencing on the 17th day of January, 1900. The record says: "All the Grand Officers were pr~sent, and the largest number of Lodge representatives ever assembled at the opening. During the session, 200 Lodges were represented out of 210 'on the roll." M. vV. Bro. Alonzo T. Stebbins was Grand ,Master, and Thomas MontgoDlery was at his post as Grand Secretary. His statistical report shoV\rs a membership of 16,401, with an income from all sources of oyer $9,000. The Address of Grand Master Stebbins covered thirteen pages. He announced "that harnlony, peace t and plenty abounds." He 're~ corded the decease of two members of the Grand Lodge. M. W. Bro. Alphonso Barto, who ,vas Grand l\laster in 1891~92, had been called from labor in the sixty~fifth year of his age. Brother Stiles Raymond, "one of the Custodians of the work of this Grand Lodge,t' had fallen at his post. Both of these departed Brethren received very warm tributes furnished by Memorial Committees. Grand Master Stebbins had created six Lodges under dispensation, which were duly chartered with one exception. Official rulings "were reported and duly passed upon by the Committee on Jurisprudence, which said "路we find them in conformity with Masonic law . and usage.,t Various subjects of a local bearing were presented by the Grand Master and duly considered. The Grand Secretary presented quite an elaborate report embracing a. variety of matter. He had received returns from all the Lodges, though several came to' hand after the day of grace had ex"pired. I wonder what "would happen if all Secretaries of Lodges should get their reports ready and in the hands of the Grand Secretary according to the requirements of the Grand Lodge. If such a thing ",should occur in Missouri t I would begin to look for the millennium. The statement of Brother Montgomery of the financial

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condition of the Grand Lodge ,,"'as quite complete. He said: "The Grand Lodge Register is fully posted." He concluded his report by saying: "I congratulate the Grand Lodge on the evidences of prosperity which the returns indicate." The Grand Orator was in evidence, as sh"own by an oration delivered, covering nine pages, on "Character and Duty." 'The Grand Lodge resolved to "observe the semi-centennial anniversary of its organization in 1903 by sUitaple exercises, to be herd in St. Paul, on February 24th of that year." .A. committee of five was ordered to take into consideration the observance of said day. CORHESPONDENCE.

Brother Irving Todd, the able and veteran committee furnished a review covering 130 pages, in which he paid due attention to the Journals of fifty-six Grand Lodges, Missouri for 1899 included, which was accorded nearly two pages of his space. The report is in keeping with his former attractive productions, being made up of numerous extracts, and abundant comments. Brother Todd is a pleasing and companionable reviewer, always courteous and just. I like him as such, as well as personally. Am pleased to note that he is continued in charge of the \vork he has so creditably handled for many years. ALONZO BRA.NDENBURG, Fergus Falls, Grand Master. TIIOl\IAS 1'!ONTG01\IERY, St. Paul, Grand Secretary.

MONTANA-1899. THIRTY路FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in the Masonic 'Temple, Helena, Septembe~ 20th, 1899, with M. W. Bro. Charles W. Pomeroy, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Cornelius Hedges, Grand Secretary", and other Grand Officers. Representatives of 43 out of the 46 Lodges on the roll were present. These Lodges contain a membership of 3,000. ~ gain of 150 was reported. The income reported by the Grand Secretary amounted to $4,154. The average membership of the Lodges was said to be 65. The Journal contains the minutes of a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge held at Helena for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the "New Capitol" of the State. The orator of the occasion

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was P. G. M. Wm. F. Sanders, whose address is published in the Proceedings. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master's Address was a business document throughout, containing matters of local interest and of importance to the fra路路 ternity. The Grand Lodge had sustained a loss by death when a Past Grand Senior "Varden, Brother Richard T. Kennon was called from labor. Due recognition of his worth was accorded. The Grand Master mentioned "Our Soldier Brothers," the Washington CentenniaL Cuba, visits made, corner-stones laid, and other matters of a. local sort. l\iASONIC II01\IJ:E.

The Grand lVIaster said, that "The need of a Masonic Home is urgent." He announced that "the ladies of the Order of Eastern Star of Montana have this question of a Masonic Home on their hearts." The matter was ordered referred to a' Special Committee to be appointed by the incoming Grand Master. DECISIONS.

Eight official rulings find a place in the Address. They were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence as in accord with former rulings of the Grand Lodge. A construction of the law governing physical qualifications was given as follows: "A candidate for the degree of Entered Apprentice should be able, physically as well as mentally, to receive and impart all the essentials of l\tIasonic recognition, and this may be determined by the Lodge." One Lodge was chartered during the session. A committee was appointed to procure and present a testimonial to the retiring Grand Master, Brother Charles VV. Pomeroy. The Grand Secretary, M. W. Bro. Cornelius Hedges, submitted a very full and satisfactory general report, followed by his fiscal exhibit. The receipts for the year, added to amount on hand, showed a footing of over $8,000. The statement is found that" all of the forty-six Lodges of the jurisdiction have .made returns and paid dues for the year 1899." Brother Hedges received the commendation of the Brethren for his efficient labors as Grand Secretary. SIGNET RING.

This Grand Lodge has a Signet Ring which is worn by Grand Masters while in office. It \vas duly presented to the new incumbent

73 Past Grand I\1:aster Pomeroy, w"ho on retiring from office, received a vote of thanks fol~ his valuable services as head of the Craft the past term. The Grand Lodge then closed, in A.l\IPLE FORl\!, its ThirtyFifth .A.. nnual Communication, peace and harmony prevailing. CORHESPONDENCE.

,A written report covering 164 pages was the work of my good Brother and personal friend, M. W. Cornelius Hedges, Past Grand lVlaster, and present Grand Secretary. I say ""written," for the reason that Brother Hedges has no use for scissors and paste. Having followed his example for years, I am most pleased when meeting vvith such a review as he prepares. vVe have the benefit of his thinking machine rather than clippings. These are convenient auxiliaries, and save labor, as it,is far easier to clip than to write. Brother Hedges confesses himself an "expansionist," in more ways than one, and is so "especially for the expansion of Masonic charity, and the extension of Masonic influence for peace among the nations." In summing up the results of his observations for the year, he was pleased to note general prosperity and gro\vth among the Granel Lodges." He noted an exception, as a regrettable one, which was the action of the Grand Lodge of '\lVashington~ This subject he regarded as "out of court," and proposed to "Let the dead past bury its dead." His treatment of that disturbing' affair was, like hinlself, conservative and fraternal. He said, "There are ,higher and more useful purposes to which Masonry can devote its resources and energies." If the disturber of the peace in vVashington had taken the same view of the mission of Masonry, the "irrepressible conflict" he attempted to precipitate vlould have remained with himself an 'iridescent dream." Brother Hedges concluded his excellent review with a prayer "for the blessings of heaven upon all good Masons everywhere," to which he will allow a good old~fashioned HAulen" from this writer. ANTHONY H. BARRET1\ Butte, Grand Master. COHNELIUS HEDGES, Helena, Gr. Sec. and Com. on Cor.

N EBRASKA-1899. FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

'rhe Grand Lodge met in Representative Hall, Lincoln, June 7th, 1899. Frank H. Young, M. W. Grand Master, presided. P. G. M. Bro. R. D. Slaughter acted as Grand Secretary, R. VV. Bro. Wm: R.

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Bowen, Grand Secretary, having passed to his reward since the last Communication. The record says that 213 Lodges out of the 229 on the roll were represented. The membership as reported amounted to 11,945. .ADDRESS.

The Grand l\1aster submitted an unusually brief Address, covering only seven pages. He reported the grant of special dispensations to install officers and to confer degrees outside of the law. This is n. wonderful privilege to do what the law forbids. Quite a list of official rulings was furnished. Besides these, he had reported "fiftyeight others to the Committee on Jurisprudence." It was not a very good season for decisions either. He ruled that "installation at other than the regular time, except by dispensation, is void." This is supposed to be based on Nebraska law, but I deem it extreme. Installation can be performed at any legal meeting of a Lodge, though not the Stated Communication. Another decision strikes this writer as belonging to Nebraska. He said, "A petition may be received and acted upon before the petitioner is twenty-one years old." Then what is "Lawful Age?" as used in the ritual. The decisions of Grand Master Young certainly needed much "doctoring," and they received considerable nursing by the Committee on Jurisprudence. The "non-age" decision was treated heroically by striking out the word "may" and inserting "can. not." So the "young man in his non-age" must wait a'while until he is of "lawful age." The Grand Master gave quite a list of the fraternal dead in sister jurisdictions, and then noted the loss to the local fraternity, as follows: "I come to the saddest event of my life. Our friend, our Brother, and our guide, William R. Bowen has departed to render to our Father, who is in Heaven, an account of his stewardship on earth." He gave an account of the funeral of the deceased, and announced that he had taken charge of the office of Grand Secretary, and had performed the duties of the office since. He reported the condition of the Orphans' Educational Fund as amounting to' over $32,000. Other matters presented in the Address were of purely local moment. Reports of the Grand Treasurer, and the Acting Grand Secretary (Brother Young) showed a good balance in the Treasury. It was stated that returns and dues from nearly all the Lodges had been received. ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother Wm. S. Summers, delivered a five paged address" which was called by the Grand Secretary, "brilliant,"

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and was printed. The pay-roll of the session was ulade up, and amounted to $3,645. CORRESPONDENCE.

The committee on the above subject submitted a report restricted to thirty pages. It was made up very largely of tributes paid to the memory of the late deceased Grand Secretary, Brother Bowen. The work of the committee was conducted in what is known as the "topical" style. The "topics" presented were, "Landmarks," "Jurisdiction." "Physical Qualifications," "Relief-Wisconsin Plan," "Negro Lodges," "Mexican Masonry," "Peru," "Cuba," and the "Literature of Masonry." The foregoing is a notice of the transactions of . Nebraska for 1899, now one year old. I may reasonably expect the Proceedings of 1900 before closing my review for the year. W~r. W. !(EYSOR, Omaha, Grand Master. FRANCIS E. WHITE, Plattsmouth, Grand Secretary.

NEBRASKA-1900. FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fiorty-Third annual session of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska assembled in Freemason's Hall, Omaha, June 6th, 5900. M .W. Bro. vVm. W. I-{eysor, Grand Master, was present, with other Grand Officers, and representatives of 20'6 of the 231 Lodges of the jurisdiction. An Address of weloome was made and duly responded to. Grand M'asterKeysor tendered to the members present a very cordial greeting, and announced that "Freemasonry has prospered remarkably in this jurisdiction during the past year." The ra~ks of Grand Officers had again been broken, and their Grand Treas" urer, Bro. Christian Hartman, had f'ollowed their honore,d Grand Secretary, Bro. Bawen, to the land of shadows. Allusion was made to the Centennial Memorial. services held at Mt.Vernon, which he had attended. A running summary was furnished by the Grand Master, embracing various matters which had claimed his attention. Th'ese were of local interest. Four Lodges had been instituted under dispensation, and three of them received charters d路uring the session. DECISION.

Quite a list of official rulings claimed the attention of the Committee on Jurisprudence. The wor!{ of the Grand Master on this

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line received an unusual al)lount of trimming. Thirteen of his de路 cisiollS \vere doctored and then adopted. Some were disapproved. Reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary were pre路 sented, showing the fiscal condition of the Grand Lodge. Aside from the general fund, the Nebraska Brethren have a good sized lot of assets on hand, styled the "Orphan's Educational Fund," '\vhich amounts to something over $35,000. I find from the report of Grand Secretary F. Ei. White, that the membership in the juris~ diction of N'ebraska amounts to 12,361. .A. gain of 427 was an路 nounced for the year just closed. It is learned that returns from all the Lodges had been received except one, dues accompanying the same. 'The Grand lVIaster had expressed an opinion in his address. that the G路rand Lodge of Washington did not fully rescind its obnoxious resolutions on Negro J\1asonry, passed in 1898. This Inention was referred to the Committee on Correspondence. Said committee subsequently presented a resolution as follo,vs: "Resolved, That all fraternal relations existing between the Grand Lodge of Nebraska and the Grand Lodge of Washington, be and the same are hereby severed." On a report of tb e Committee on Correspondence, the Grand Lodge recognized "The Gran Dieta Simbolica of the United States of J\.fexico, as a regularly constituted Grand Lodge," a.ud thereby voted its approval of a General Grand Lodge, with absolute power over all Grand Lodges in the Republic of Mexico. This is "Imperialism." Such supremacy over Grand J..lodges of Sovereign Grand Jurisdictions may suit others, but for myself I am not in any sense in favor of enlasculating Grand Lodges and placing them under any governing body. In Masonry I subscribe to the doctrine of "states' Rights." ORATION.

Bro. Walter W. 'Vells delivered an Oration.. ,vnich was assigned a place in the proceedings. It covered eight pages. At the close of the session "the thanks of the Grand Lodge were tendered Past Grand l\1aster !{eysor for his labors during the past year." A per~ tinent reply was made by one thus highly honored. I find no report on correspondence in the advance copy of pI'loceedings sent to this office. Albert W. Crites was elected Grand Master. Grand Secretary.

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NEW BRUNSWICK-1899. THIRTY路THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge held its session at IVlasonic Hall, in the city of St. John, commencing on the 22d of August, 1899, with M. W. Bro. Thomas Walker, Grand Master, J. T. Hartt, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, and the representatives of. twenty Lodges. There are thirty-two Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 1,778 The income for the year was $1,678. ADDRESS.

It required only seven pages for the Grand Master in which to present all matters deserving attention. It pleased him to announce that "peace and' harmony have prevailed within our borders, and much good Masonic "work has been done quietly." He said that their relations with other Grand Lodges continued most friendly. Due mention of the fraternal dead was made of the home and sister jurisdictions. There is nothing of general interest claiming attention in the Address. The Committee on Address said, "There ~s nothing in the official acts of the Grand Master calling for special resolution or action by the Grand Lodge." The "Board of General Purposes" seems to be endowed with a general receptivity. Almost everything passes through the hands of said "Board," and is thoroughly sifted. i\. resolution ,vas adopted looking to a union of the three ~1aritime Provincial Grand Lodges, viz., New Brunswick, Nova, Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Committees have already been appointed by the latter t,vo. The Deputies of the several districts furnished reports of their labors. The reports were incorporated in the Journal of Proceedings. No report on Correspondence. The record states that "His Honor, Judge J. Gordon Forbes" was elected Grand Master. The Grand Secretary is appointed by the Grand Master in that jurisdiction, and is "J. Twining Hartt." Both reside in the city of St. J chn.

NEW JERSEY-1900. THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in Masonic Hall. in the city of Trenton, commencing January 24th, 1900. Present, M. W. Bro. Josiah "V. Ewan, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Thomas H. R. Redway, Grand Secretary, other Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers, and representatives of Sister

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Grand Lodges. 1\'1. ,V. Bro. Spencer Fullerton appeared as the representative of Missouri. A large number of Past Masters were enrolled. The Committee on Credentials did not foot up the number of Lodges represented, although it was large. The recapitulation does not show the number of Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership is reo ported by the Grand Secretary at 17,386. His report shows an income of about $18,000. The Grand Lodge was honored during its session by the presence of distinguished visitors in the persons of Grand Masters and Past Grand Masters from the Grand I.;odges of New York and Pennsylvania, who were warmly received and duly welcomed to the session of the Grand Lodge. During its sitting, they severally delivered brief and pertinent Addresses. ADDRESS•.

The Grand 1\faster presented his second annual message to the Grand I-oIodge, as he ,vas closing his second term of official labor. It

\vas a very extensive document, ,c0vering forty-two. pages, and brim full of interesting nlatter. He announced the death of Past Grand Master James H. Durand, \vho served the Craft in that jurisdiction as Grand Master in the years 1893 and 1894. Grand Master Ewan

furnished a lengthy list of deceased Brethren in the home jurisdiction, together with the names of prominent Masons who had died in other jurisdictions. Among the local Brethren deceased was nanled G.•A.• Hobart, Vice-President of the United States. Treating of the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, the Grand Master- gave it as his opinion that it ,vas unwise to remove their Edict of nonintercourse until it is positively settled by the Grand Lodge of Washington as to its relation to the subject of Negro Masonry. The Committee on Jurisprudence, treating thatsubject,recommended that the Grand Lodge of New Jersey refuse to recognize the Grand Lodge of Washington as a Masonic Body, and that the Edict issued against said Grand Lodge should not be removed. Grand Master Ewan spoke of the Centennhtl Anniversary of the death of George Washington at considerable length, and concluded by saying, he having been present, "The occasion was a success in every sense of the word, and the Grand Lodge of Virginia deserves the thanks of every Grand Lodge which participated." Numerous dispensations had been granted for special purposes, which met approval. ~ The subject of physical qualification was treated at considerable length, and very intelligentIy. :MASONIC II01\1:E.

This interest has enlisted the Masons of New Jersey as no other subject has done in its history. The Grand Master states that it

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had become evident that additional room in the Home was so urgent, that he had called a Special Caromunication of the Grand Lodge in June, to consider the subject. That Grand Lodge has levied an assessment of $3.50, for the benefit of the Home, to be collected of each person initiated, or affiliated from a foreign jurisdiction. In the course of the consideration of this subject, it was announced that Triluminar Lodge had contributed $1,759 to the funds of the HOlne. This is a magnificent deed of charity on the part of that Lodge. From the report of the Gran'd Secretary, it is learned that the assessment for the benefit of the Home aggregated some $25,000. Grand Master Ewan submitted a number of subjects on which he had passed officially, and his decisions were all approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. During his term of office, he conferred the Three Degrees at sight on a young man who was anxious to go to Colorado in quest of health. It is reported that since his visit to the mountains of Colorado, his health had greatly improved, and the Grand Master declared that no act of his o.ffi.cial life had given him luore satisfaction and pleasure. The Address of the Grand Master is a lengthy, able, and very practical document, showing that he was a lVIaster indeed. He has left his impress on the Masonic mind of New Jersey in the two years of his official administration. The Grand Secretary, Brother Redway, submitted a report' presenting the general aspect of the fraternity, announcing that all I.;odges had made returns and paid the Grand Lod~e dues. His general report i~ followed by the financial exhibit in detail. Before the Grand Lodge closed, a resolution was adopted ordering a Past Grand J\1aster's je,vel to be procured and presented to Brother Ewan, the retiring Grand Master; and it was also ordered that an engraving be made of Brother Ewan, and published in the Proceed.. ings of the Grand I.;odge. It was further ordered' that a large portrait of Brother Ewan be prepared and hung in the Grand Master's rOOID. The engraving mentioned, shows Brother Ewan to be a representative character, if good looks, intelligent expression and typical manhood may be accepted. He closed his second year's labor with expressions of grateful appreciation to the fraternity in general for their fraternal kindness. CORRESPONDENCE.

The former Committee on Correspondence, Brother George B. Edwards, made a statement in connection with the report now under review, that the work was not his production, he having been called on to assume other responsibilities, and could 'not perform the labor

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connected ,vith his appointment. l\L W. Bro. Charles Belcher, P. G路. M., volunteered his services, and prepared the report. It e~bra~es notices, nlore or less brief, of fifty-four Grand Lodge journals, and covers 110 pages. It is a very attractive and interesting 'York, and not marred with extracts from Proceedings reviewed. Our Missouri journal for 1899 received attention, being assigned one page. The Address of Grand Master Allen received a complimentary notice, and v.. .as pronounced HA well conceived and carefully considered document." Commenting on our "cripple" 路law, after making quotations from the decisions of Grand Master Allen, he said, "Those having cork and wooden substitutes of improved pattern pass the test of the IVIaster Overseer's Square, while the poor cripple ,vithout these valuable aids to eligibility is ostracized. Whither are V;le drifting?" I reply to Brother Belcher that we have drifted upon the shores of folly, and are fast beCOnling, in lVlissouri, the butt of ridicule, and the laughing-stock of the general fraterp.ity throughout this country. Brother Belcher was made Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the next term, and Brother George B. Edwards was given second place. JOSEPH E. MOORE; Jersey CitY,Grand lYiaster. Tnos. H. R. RED'VAY, Trenton, Grand Secretary.

NEW MEXICO-1899. THE TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held at Albuquerque, October 2d and 3d. There ,,"ere present, Elias E. Day, Acting Grand Master, A. A. Keen, Grand Secretary, and other G-rand Officers,with representatives of twelve chartered . Lodges. The Grand Master, M. y..,T. Bro. R. C. Stewart not being present, sent his Address, which \vas read by the Acting Grand Master Brother Day. ADDRESS.

The Address opened with the statement that unavoidable circunlstances compelled the absence of the Grand Master. The Address covered eighteen pages, in which he reported a number of special dispensations granted, decisions rendered, Grand Representatives commissioned, the laying of the corner-stone of the Jewish Temple, in Albuquerque, and appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters.

81 He refused to grant a dispensation to alIo,,,,, the degrees to be conferred upon an officer of the United States . t. \rmy, who had no permanent residence, except the army. The refusal was based on the la,v, which the Grand l\1aster preferred to uphold rather than grant the petition. In the special dispensations granted, none were found for the conferring of degrees out of time. Three decisions were reported which were approved by the Committee on Grand Master's Address. The Address was confined to local business, and ,vas heartily approved by the comnlittee. Speaking of the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington recognizing Negro Masonry, the Grand Master advised that the Grand Lodge take such action as may be ,vise, and "place itself on record unequivocally against all bodies路 of clandestine l\1asons, no matter whence they derived their authority." The centennial anniversary of Washington's death was referred to, and a suggestion made that a representative be appointed to attend said ceremony. The Grand Lodge made a.n appropriation to aid in carrying .out the centennial ceremonies. REPORT OF

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Brother Keen submitted a general report, together with a fiscaJ exhibit of finance, and the general state of the fraternity. HE announced that all the Lodges had made returns and paid dues, with one exception. The Gran Dieta of Mexico路 having asked for recognition as a legal body, upon a report of a committee, action on that subject "ras deferred until the next annual meeting. The Grand Secretary reported a membership in the jurisdiction of 910, stating in that connection that the gain had been about 30 per cent. Brother Keen furnishes a neat, well-printed, and attractive Jour~ nal of Proceedings. Reports of the several District Deputy Grand l\1asters '\vere furnished and printed. conUESPONDENCE.

A, report was prepared and submitted by Brother Max Frost, Chairman of the Committee. He reviewed fifty-three Grand Lodge journals, occupying ninety-two pages in the work. Missouri for 1898 was briefly noticed, extracts being made from Qur Proceedings. Commenting upon the adoption of the law allowing "cripples" to be made :rvrasons, he said that this action was quite a blow at the principles of physical perfection, and added, "Missouri is certainly becoming quite modernized." To which I reply that this is unfortunately true; but it is believed and hoped that the Grand Lodge of Missouri G. L. Ap.-G.

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'will not only see its error, but will recede therefrom at an early day. Brother Frost was mistaken in saying that the "cripple" law is an amendment to the constitution. It is simply an amendment to one section of our By~Laws. Referring to my report on Correspondence revie'wing their Proceedings for 1897, he said that I had found nothing to criticize. I hope Brother Frost does not regard this writer simply as a critic, and given to mere criticism for the sake of criticizing. His review is largely made up of extracts taken from the journals examined. Lack of space perhaps prevented ~nlarged comnlents on his part. ELIAS

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NEW VORK-1900. New York is called the "Empire State," and certainly is the "Empire" l\iasonic jurisdiction of the world. Its membership has passed the 100,000 mark~ with 748 Lodges on the roll. The receipts for the year amounted to something over $78,000. The Grand Treas1t1'er had disbursed more than $75,000, and still had a balance in hand of $51,000. From the reports of the "Trustees of the Hall and Asylum," it is learned that they had received the sum of $80,000, an.d disbursed nearly that entir~ sum. This outlay was for the Masonic Home, both as to maintenance and equipment of the institution. It is stated that the grand total of assets, real and personal, now reaches the sum of $2,247,827. This places the Grand Lodge of New York, perhaps, in the front rank as to resources. It was announced that the total investments in the Masonic Home at Utica is something over $390,000. THE ONE HUNDRED AND NINETEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in "Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, city of New York," beginning on the first day of May, 5900. Present M. W. Bro. Wright D. Pownall, Grand Master, R. W. Bra. Edward M. L. Ehlers, Grand Secretary, with a full corps of Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers, and representatives of 731 Lodges.

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Following a pleasing exordium, the GrandMaster entered upon business, furnishing a general statement of affairs connected with his year's service. This was first opened with tributes to the "fraternal dead" of the jurisdiction, and embodied tributes to Past Grand Officers and representatives, and representatives near that Grand Lodge. He then followed with a long list of names of illustrious dead of sister jurisdictions. Suitable tributes were paid to the memory of these deceased Brethren and memorial pages are found in the journal in their honor. Dispensations of various kinds had been路 granted, appointments made, divers ceremonies recorded, and business of a local sort duly mentioned. The Grand Master had created two Lodges under dispensation, which received charters during the session. In the Address it is learned that a member of a certain Lodge had been suspended for unmasonic conduct, and, not content to bear the sentence with proper Masonic spirit, wrote a letter that was not creditable to his head or heart, when he Vlas expelled from the rights and privileges of Masonry. From such judgment he appealed to the Grand路 Lodge, but found no comfort there. Thereupon he brought an action in the Supreme Co~rt of the State for reinstatement and restoration. This is the first instance of the kind I remember to have seen in print. The Supreme Court reviewed the case, and rendered its decision sustaining the action of the Grand Lodge, in an able, legal document, which finds a place in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. This gentleman is out of court, and out in the cold for good. The Grand Master in treating' of the Centennial ceremonies at ]'[t. Vernon, in order to interest the entire C1raft in New York, issued attend divine service on a call upon all Lodges in the jurisdiction a given day, and stated, in reporting this action, that throughout each of the forty-one Masonic districts in the State, almost every Lodge, in town and city, the Brethren assembled in church or hall, and paid tributes to the memory of the illustrious Washington. An epitome of such services had been reported, with the addresses and sermons delivered, and finds a place in the Grand Lodge Proceedings. This accounts for the unusual size of the journal of 1900, increasing its volume nearly 200 pages. The Proceedings entire,embraced nearly 700 pages, being the largest ever printed. The Grand Master received the cordial approval of the Grand Lodge for thus enlisting the fraternity throughout the State in this laudable observance of the centennial of Washington's death. The Grand Lodge of Washing~ ton received a very close and critical consideration by M. W. Bro.

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Pownall, in which our Brethren of the coast were placed at a de· cided disadvantage in their contention over the subject of Negro Masonry. The Grand Lodge of vVashington at one time issued an edict of non-intercourse with the Grand Lodge of Hamburg for in· vading the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ne,v York by main· taining a spurious Lodge 'within its territory. In 1897, for reasons known only to one party in that Grand Lodge, the edict of non· intercourse was repealed, thereby recognizing the illegitimate and clandestine organization in New York holding a charter from the Grand Lodge of Hamburg. .In occupying such position and relation to a clandestine Body, as well as the invasion of a sister Grand jurisdiction, the Grand Lodge of "\Vashington could not expect to be recognized as acting in good lVlasonic faith, and the Grand Lodge of Ne,v York could not approve such actions as taken by the Grand Lodge of \Vashfngtoll, and, therefore, held in abeyance any action looking to the restoration' of cordial relations previously existing bet\veen the two Grand Lodges. It occurs to this writer that a spirit of infatuation must have tal\:en possession of somebody in the Grand Lodge of \Vashington. One of the most satisfactory and able deliv· erances on perpetual jurisdiction was made by Grand Master Pow· naIl. The Grand Lodge of New York, in 1896, abandoned the claim of perpetual jurisdiction over rejected candidates. Now, after the lapse of one year, follo·wing the rejection, a petitioner may apply to any Lodge outside the jurisdiction of New York, where he has gained Masonic residence. Pennsylvania does not accept this view of the law governing jurisdiction over rejected material. Quite a corres· pondence took place between the Grand Master of New York and the Grand l\1aster of Pennsylvania over the status of a party who had been rejected by a Ne\v York Lodge, and aftervlards removed to Pennsylvania, and petitioned a Lodge in that State. The Pennsylvania official did not allow any action to be taken on the petition, because the party had been rejected in a New York Lodge. Said Pennsylvania Grand }:Ilfaster stated that a Lodge in that jurisdiction could not touch him until the objection ,vas removed, which had been created by his rejection. I am glad to record the fact that New York stan~s firmly upon the proper ground that materia;l rejected by any 9f its Lodges may seek Masonic. privileges in other jurisdictions after complying with their laws as to residence. Missouri occupies the same ground. The Masonic Home was mentioned in the Address of the Grand Master, and received extended notice from the Grand Lodge. The report of the Superintendent, M. W. Bro. Jesse B.....\.nthony, is an able and elaborate document. He said the number of inmates for the past eleven months was 245. Current expenses

85 anlounted to something over $41,000, presenting a per capita cost of $170 for the eleven months, or equal to $185 for the full year. From aU that can be learned, the Home is in a most prosperous condition, and the management, under Brother Anthony, eminently satisfactory. lVI. VJ. Bro. Pownall closed his official review" by mentioning the deep attachment he had fornled for his official associates. All the Grand Officers had been faithful in the discharge of their duties. Special mention was made of R. VV. Bro. Edward l\rL L. Ehlers, Grand Secretary. He said the administration of the affairs of his office cannot be excelled. I do not hesitate to say that the administration of Grand lVIaster Pownal~ Ineasured up in ability and service to the standard established by his predecessors. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Ehlers, while not extensive, presents a very able review of the business of the office. From his statistical exhibit, it is learned that the Lodges, 748 in nunlber,had made returns, and all had paid dues except two. Seven hundred and thirty-one were represented at Grand Lodge. The reported nlembership is 101,548, evidencing a 路 gain of 2,368. The journal contains reports of Grand Lecturer, the Grand Librarian, Committees on Antiquities, Historian, Board of Reli':3f, and other matters incident to the ,york of the session. The Grand Lodge had created a Special Committee on the Spanish war, which presented a report giving the names of the Masonic Brethren in New York State vlho had participated in the war with Spain. 'rhese names were printed in the Grand Lodge Proceedings, and thus form a capital book of reference for the future. The Grand Lodge having formerly created a committee to procure funds for the erection of a monument in memory of Past Grand Master John S. Lewis, reported they had received $1,551, and expended that amount, less $376. A cut of the monument appears in the journal, presenting to viev.r a handsome shaft, \vhich rears its head amid the surroundings in the quiet City of the Dead. During the session news reached the Grand Lodge that a most disastrous fire had taken place at Ottawa and Hull, Canada. It was reported that 16,000 people were rendered homeless, and the value of property destroyed was estimated at $18,000,000. Grand Master Pownall made an appeal to the Grand Lodge, asking an appropriation. for the relief of the sufferers. He requested that the sum of $2,000 be donated, and that a check for that amount be sent to the Grand l\1aster of Canada for distribution. The recommendation was referred to the Committee on Finance, which quickly reported in favor of the appropriation, and $2,000 were at once sent to M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada. He, on receipt of the amount, wired Grand Master Pownall as follows:

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"The generous sympathy of New York Masons is deeply appreciated by the Brethren and people of Canada." Who will say, in view of the work done by Masons, and the ready response of Masonic hearts in behalf of human suffering, that the institution has not a mission from Heaven. The election of officers took place on the morning of the second day. M. W. Bro. Pownall was elected Grand Master by acclamation, but declined the office. The record says that all the rest of the elective Grand Officers were chosen by acclamation. Brother Jesse B..A.ntp.ony, P. G. 1\1. presented a special report on Correspondence, touching the attitude and action of the Grand Lodge of Washington. It was but a reiteration of the views held by the Grand Lodge ,respecting the action' of Washington on the Grand Lodge of Hamburg already noted. An excellent portrait, in pastel, of Brother Pownall was pres~nted to the Grand Lodge as the gift of the Lodge which made him a Mason, twenty-one years before. I have thus summarized, as far as possible, the transactions of the One Hunclr~d and Nineteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ne'\\t York. To review, in detail, all that enlists attention, 'would be to exclude the co~sideration of other jurisdictions entitled to recognition, and render impossible any attention to the report of the Committee on COHHESPO:XDEN CEo

The conlmittee, of 'which lVI. VV. Bro. Jesse B. Anthony is Chairman, submitted a report covering 163 pages. The journals of 36 Lodges in the United States were revie\ve'd, seven of the Dominion of Canada, and tv;renty-six foreign jurisdictions, the latter being examined by Brother Emil Frenkel. After examining the extended and detailed labors of Brother Anthony as Superintendent of the Masonic Home, at Utica, the ,vander exists how he has time to write a report on Correspondence. Yet one would conclude, from the class of the work. that it was an e~sy job performed owing to the ready facility with which it ,vas accomplished. His work has an ample supply of ex~ tracts, thereby furnishing a general review of Grand Lodge doings, and, when necessary, comments abound, pertinent and abJe. An examination was made of each Grand Lodge journal, with good summaries furnished of their transactions. He plainly meets all is~"ues raised in a frank ,and conservative manner. Our Missouri journal for 1899 received attention due, special attention being given to all the m~tters treated by Grand Master Allen, whose views were called Hwise suggestions." The Address of Brother Boyd is denominated an "admirable oration." Brother Anthony suggests that Missouri might profit by allowing the Grand Master a sUffic~ent period of tinle

87 'wherein to make his appointments of subordinate officers after his Installation. It has long been a difficult and an objectionable duty of our Grand Masters to make a list of their appointees in the short time following their election before their Installation. In Missouri the election occurs during the morning of the third day, the Installation being the last duty performed before closing the Grand Lodge. The time limit is very brief in which to make judicious selections by the Grand 1vIaster. Brother Anthony deems the restriction an unwise one requiring' the Grand Master to make appointments only from those enrolled and in attendance at the session. He likewise suggested that certain things recommended by the Home Visiting Committee should be left to the judgment of the Superintendent of our"' Masonic Home. The truth is, our Home Visiting Committee is an accident. It has no function under the law. Our Home is governed by a Board of Directors~ five of whom reside in St. Louis, and are in constant touch with the institution. They are considerate, capable, ~onscientious, and practic.al business men. They devote much time and labor to the management of the Home, and have succeeded admirably well in the direction of its affairs. The proposition made at our last session to add to the Board of lVIanagement some of our sister women would be regarded by said Executive Committee as calling in question the capabilities of said Board to control the institution. Being a member thereof, and Vice-President of the full Board, anq. having resided here since the foundation of the enterprise, I am of the opinion that the Executive Committee can do better work without any additional agency, whether the "Home Visiting Committee," or female auxiliaries." Brother Anthony devoted a considerable portion of his space to my report on Correspondence, and was very liberal in appropriating therefrom, with favorable comments, some matters that I had discussed in my last report. I appreciate the approbation of my New York Brother, ,and gratefully acknowledge his fraternal courtesy. In his conclusion, he 'expressed regret at the absence of the Proceedings of thirteen Grand Lodgâ&#x201A;Ź}s. The Grand Lodge of New York having changed its time from June to May, t1+ereby meeting one month earlier than heretofore, may account for the non-arrival of Grand Lodge journals in time for his examination. The report made by Brother Anthony evidences both labor and close attention to the works examined. A closing expression of fraternal regard is due him, and the same is hereby kindly accorded. 1ÂŁ

W. MEAD, Albany, Grand Master. M. L. EHLERS, New,York, Grand Secretary. B. ANTIIONY, Utica, Com. on Correspondence.

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NORTH CAROLINA-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

North Carolina is one of. the older Grand Lodges of this country, as indicated by the nUDlber of its last session. If the claim is ,vellfounded that this Grand Lodge was the Mother of Tennessee Masonry, then "we, of l\1issouri, are the grandchildren of North Carolina, as Masonry ",vas planted in Missouri by the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. . J. .\s a J\iIissouri-made Mason. I anl not ashamed of this descent, but appreciate ancestral lines. During its history of more than lOa years, the Grand Lodge of North Carolina has enjoyed the service and superintendence of fifty-two Grand 11asters. Twelve of these served respectively three-year terms; one for four years, and seven for two years. It \vill be seen that during the period named, that nearly one-half of路 the Grand Masters of that jurisdiction were in office more than one year each. The aggregate years served by these CraftSTIlen \vould foot up nearly one-half of the entire history of the Grand Lodge. The One Hundred and Thirteenth session was held in the city of Raleigh, commencing January 9th, 1900. M. 'V. Bro. R. J. Noble V-las Grand lVIaster, and R. 'V. Bro. John C. Dre\vry, Grand Secretary, \vhile other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers were present, 'with representatives of sister Grand Lodges. The representative of Missouri, Brother vValter E. Moore, was present. How many of the Lodges ,vere represented could be ascertained by counting, vlhich I have not the time or disposition to do. From the Proceedings it is learned that there are 311 Lodges, with a membership of 11,317 in that jurisdiction. The figures would indicate a gain of 414. There was a reported income of $6,350. Grand Master Nob18 submitted an Address embracing sixteen pages. That it was a valuable business document is evidenced by the fact found in the report of the Committee on Address, 'wherein congratnlations were extended to the Grand Master on his "able Address," it being a full, nlinute and detailed report of his offipial aqts. In the Address is found the state11lent that the Craft had made desirable, progress 'during the year, new Lodges, three in number, had been created, which received charters at the session, and dormant ones had been revived, new halls erected, old-ones refurnished, and two fine Temples added to the property values of the fraternity in that jurisdiction. The Grand Master reported a numbet of official rulings, 'which were duly considered by the COplmittee on Jurisprudence. The record says that he . was "sustained in his decisions." He laid down the law, which was ap-

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proved, that "Every Lodge must first be opened in the Master Mason's Degree, then labor dispensed \vith in that Degree for the purpose of opening in the First or Second Degree for work." I like this ruling, as it is in perfect keeping with my contention when Grand Master of :M:asons in Missouri during my first term in 1866-67. The Grand 1\IIaster had been repeatedly requested to grant dispensations to allow candidates vlithout a hand or foot to be given the Degrees of IVfasonry. He refused such application in every instance, holding that it ,vQuld be an innovation upon the Landmarks. The Committee on Jurisprudence touching this decision said, "We concur in the ruling concerning the petition of a man who has lost a foot or hand." North Carolina, the grandmother of Missouri Masonry, is not too old to teach her grandchildren in this jurisdiction a sound lesson concerning "cripples." Grand Master Noble wisely held that a Lodge could not ballot on the petition of an applicant ,vithout a report from an Investigating Committee. In tp.e decided case, a ballot had been taken' without such report, and the candidate rejected. The Grand Master very properly held there was no rejection, it not being a legal ballot. The Address contains a list of various special dispensations by the Grand Master. FRATERNAL DE.<\D.

The Grand Master reported that Death had entered the circle of Past Grand Officers, and their much loved Brother, M. W. Robert B. Vance, P. G. M., had been CALLED FRO}v! LABOR during the year. This esteemed Brother was Grand 1\1aster in the years 1868-69. A very interesting biographical sketch was found in the Proceedings, showing that he was prominent in all departments of life, having served in Congr'ess some twelve terms. As a representative member of the church of his choice, he was several times sent as a delegate to the G-eneral Conference of that denomination. He ,vas in every way a conspicuous character worthy of the State which had given him birth, and honored him to the day of his death. Much of the Address of Grand Master Noble Vlas taken up in treating of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, which he characterized as their "greatest charity, which is the pride of every Mason. in North Carolina." This institution was founded by the Masonic fraternity, is the property of the Order in North Carolina, and under its management. He stated that the institution "ras in better shape than ever before. rrhe Masons of North Carolina have rallied to its support in answer to appeals for aid, practically extricating it from debt. He stated that the receipts of 1899 had been about $25,000. This institution receives annually from the State a donation of $10~OOO. From the report rendered by

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the proper authorities, it is found that this worthy institution is doing a fine work. The Superintendent's report is a valuable docunlent, affording ample information as to the methods of conducting the asylum, describing its income and equipments. Under its management, they have a shoe shop, farm, printing office, woodworking shops, and a school. From the ","orking departments of the institution there \vas derived an actual profit amounting to more than $3,000. The Granel Master reported having attended the Washington Memorial services at Mt. Vernon, concerning which he said, "The meeting was turned into a Lodge of Fellowship and Brotherly Love, and the words of greeting and good cheer that fell from the eminent Brethren the world over, testified to the universality of our ancient institution." ORA.TION.

_.\n Address covering seven pages ,"vas delivered by the Grand Orator, Brother E. W. Pou. The Grand Secretary said, "The Address ,vas replete with eloquence, and was well received, and much enjoyed by all present." This \vriter, as a rule, is not greatly edified by many of the orations delivered on Grand Lodge occasions; in the present instance, hO'wever" I must join the Grand Secretary in his statement, and beg to second the motion. It was a charming presentation of Truth, and contained much that.is instructive and elevating. I like it more especially by reason of the moral tone which characterizes it. I am pleased to note that the Grand Lodge made an appropriation for the rvrasonic Orphan A.sylum at Oxford of $3,000. The institution, according to report, is caring for, in every way, young life that might other\vise be wrecked on the current of misfortune and or.. phanage, and sending out annually a large number of young people trained in the Home, who have been thus prepared for usefulness in the world. 路Thirty of these went to approved homes. Some forty to parents or kindred; others had secured employment at a salary. Thus the good \vork in North Carolina goes on. The Masons there, as in Missouri, Kentucky and elsewhere, are doing a noble work for the young and helpless. An appeal was made to the Grand Lodge in behalf of a worthy Brother, who once served 'as Grand Lecturer, but is novv in destitute circumstances. The Grand 'Lodge readily voted him relief out of their funds; and thus Masonry again speaks, proclaiming its high mission on earth of "Peace and good-will to man." At the close of the session, a pleasing incident was witnessed by those present, w?-en a Brother presented to the retiring Grand Master Brother Noble, as a token of love and esteem on the part of the l\1:a.sons of North Car0.Iina, a Past Grand Master's jewel. The re路

91 eipient said: "I shall wear it as a token of fraternal 路love." I have thus hurriedly glanced at. the Proceedings of this venerable Grand Lodge, conscious that I have failed to do full justice to its splendid record. CORRESPOXDENCE.

The report covering 150 pages was rendered by that versatile and capable writer, Brother John A. Collins, Chairman of the committee. He reviewed the Proceedings of fifty~four Grand Lodges; among them l\1issouri found a place, and our Proceedings for 1899 received the compliment of some two pages or more. He gave a brief and satisfactory summary, appropriating some of the bright sayings. of our Grand IVlaster Allen, and gave a general survey of the work of the session. He called the Address of Brother Boyd "A very earnest and very eloquent oration." He stated that our Masonic Home continued to be a home and refuge for those in need, and prays "May the Lord prosper them and ma!{e them happy." Brother Collins Is especially complimentary to this "writer as a reviewer, assigning him "rank with the foremost men in the guild, and in his efforts to place practical every-day Masonry on the highest plane of morals and character, he gives first place to none." Brother Collins closed his work without a conclusion, having furnished that at the beginning. Touching the vVashington agitation, he wound up by saying, "Happily" this menace to the usefulness and perpetuity of Free l\fasonry 路in the United States at least, has been repelled, and it is to be hoped will never present its hideous form again." To '\"\rhich I would add a great, lou,d "So mote it be." Taking leave of Brother Collins for the present with expressions of continued appreciation of his very valuable and profitable work, I record with much satisfaction that he is continued in charge of the department of Correspondence. B. S. ROYS'J.'ER, Oxford, Grand Master. JOHN C. DREvYRY, Raleigh, Grand Secretary. DR. J OI-:IN' A. COLLINS, Enfield, Com. on Correspondence.

NOVA SCOTIA-1899. The Thirty-Fourth annual session was held at Annapolis, commencing on the 14th day of June, 1899.M. W. Bro. Thos. B. Flint, M. P., was Grand Master, Hon. Bro. Wm. Ross, Grand Secretary, with other officers, and Past Grand Officers. There were sixty-one Lodges on the roll, all of which seemed to have been represented. The nlembership in the jurisdiction is 3~397. This Grand Lodge was

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organized on the 24th of June, 1869. Following the long-established custom, the Grand Lodg~ repaired to church, after the session was opened, and listened to a sermon by the Grand Chaplain. The record says: "The services at the church were bright and cheerful." ADDRESS.

The usual Address was presented by the Grand Master, o.ecupying t,ven ty-five pages of the路 journal. Annapolis, the seat of the Grand Lodge, was the first place where Masonry' ever found a lodgment in that country. The record says that nearly 300 years ago, some Brother deposited upon the shore of Goat Island a stone bearing on its face Masonic emblems, the square and compasses, with the date in figures of 1606. This souvenir was discovered after it had been buried in the sand, and in 1827 was brought to Annapolis, and became the property of one of its citizens. The Grand Master announced the prevalence of Harmony throughout the Jurisdiction. .He chronicled the death of one of their Past Grand Masters,. Brother Lewis Johnstone, 'who served the Craft as Grand Master in the years 1886-87. He died at the age of seventy-five. The Address of ~rand Master Flint was a business document throughout. He said that the reports would show an improved condition of finances. The Trustees of the l\lasonic flall had reduced their debt on that building by the sum of $1,000. The Address contains an account of the many official acts performed by the Grand Master, his numerous visits, together with decisions rendered. Speaking of the establishment of a Masonic Home, he thought the undertaking beyond their power at present, yet congratulations were in order that their "Fund of Benevolence" was growing, and that the teaching and practice of Charity had become a fixed condition among them. The Address of the Grand Master was cordially approved by the committee, which shows the document to have been business from first to finish. The report of the Deputy Grand Master followed that of his chief, then came the report of the Grand Secretary. R. W. Bro. Wm. Ross is a capable and efficient Grand Officer, and in his report furnished itemized statements of all business transacted in his office. He said, while an impartial view of the year's work did not furnish a favorable showing, the loss of membership having amounted to fortyseven, yet a hopeful feeling prevailed throughout the jurisdiction. He had received, on account of dues, the sum of $3,000. He contemplated with pleasure the probable consolidation of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island with their Grand Lodge. The Journal of Proceed.jngs contains the reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters. During the session, the Grand Lodge \vas honored

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Nev·.,r Bruns\vick, \vho was received with the. Grand Honors, together 'with Brother Thomas ,"Valker, Grand 11aster, and Robert Marshall, Past Grand Master of the same jurisdiction. The Grand Master was appointed as a representative of his Grand Lodge to attend the Washington Memorial services at Mt. Vernon, and $150 placed at his disposal for expenses. During the session of the Grand Lodge, Royal Lodge, No. 33., at Annapolis,. requested that their Hall be dedicated. The ceremony was performed in full and strict. accordance with ancient usage. This closes a brief survey of the Proceedings under review. COI'.RESPONDENCE •

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report cover"jug 199 pages "ras presented, having been prepared

by four different Brethren, including the Grand Secretary, 'who stated

that one member of the committee had failed to perform his part of . the ,York, and other arrangements had to be made. The Grand Secretary had to bear a good part of the burden, and reviewed nineteen Grand Lodge Proceedings. Brother T. V. Bingay examined twenty-eight journals, including Missouri. Brother Ross, in concluding his revie'\v', rejoiced at the peaceable settlement of the "vexed question" Which had so largely agitated the minds of Masonic writers on this continent, concerning the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, and said, "Blessed are the Peacemakers." Missouri received due attention by· Brother Bingay, who made a very complete sumnlary of our Grand Lodge transactions for 1899. Quoting from my report respecting the action of the Romanists against the Masonic fraternity, he said, "Brother Vincil evidently is a fighter." I am, on this subject. THOS. B. FI..INT, lVI. P., Yarmouth, Grand Master. HON. W"J),f.. Ross, Halifax, Grand Secretary.

OHIO-1899. THE NINETIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in the city of Toledo on the 25th of October, with M. W. Bro. E. C. Gulliford, Grand Master, and R. \1.1. Bro. J. H. Bromwell. Grand Secretary, with a full complement of Grand Officers. Eleven Past Grand Masters were in attendance, and representatives present from 490 out of 500 Lodges in the jurisdiction. The reported membership footed up 44,201, showing a gain of 1,353. The Grand Lodge

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dues paid for the year amounted to $33,249. Ohio is one of the large and growing jurisdictions of the country. ADDRESS •

.A..n Address occupying fifty pages of the Journal was read by the Grand Master. After a charming exordium, he entered upon the routine work of the session, announcing, first of all, that Death had invaded the ranks of the Grand Lodge, and taken away "that Prince of Masons, Brother Enoch Terry Carson" in the seventy-seventh year of 4is age. He had served the fraternity tn various capacities in Lodge, Chapter, Council, and Commandery, as welt' as the Scottish Rite. At one time he ·was Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Ohio. I-Ie was buried by the Scottish Rite Order, whose impressive ceremonies "vere rendered in the Cathedral, before interment. Another name that had been illustrious in the history of Ohio Masonry is stricken from the roll. The Gr~nd Master said: "Scarcely had the tears dried from the grave of Brother Carson, when we were again called upon to mourn the loss of another of our mighty chieftains." lIe alluded to the death of M. W. Bro. Charles C. Kiefer, P.· G. M. Brother Kiefer served the Craft in Ohio as Grand Master, Grand High Priest, Grand l\1:aster of the Council of Royal and Select !viasolls, and Grand Commander of Knights Templar. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge for one term, having been elected in Octobel", 1881. The Grand Master said of him, that "As a Mason, he stood before the world as one of the brightest exemplars of the grand teachings of the Order." Just tributes were paid to the worth of these distinguished Brethren by the Grand Lodge through a ·Committee on Necrology. The Grand Master stated cordial and fraternal relations still existed between that and other jurisdictions. He reported the restoration of fraternal relations between his Grand Lodge and that of Tennessee. An exchange of representatives followed. Various matters were reported by' the Grand Master, such as appointments of Trustees of Masonic Home. District Lecturers, dispensations granted of various kinds, a few decisions rendered, some visits made, Lodges, constituted, halls dedicated, and corner-stones laid.' The corner~stone of the "1\[oore Masonic Temple" was laid in the city of Delaware, which occasion furnished a grand Masonic gathering from all parts of the State. The Address' informs us that the "Moore Masonic Tenlple," with the land on which it is located, is the gift of Brother Sidney Moore, of Hiram Lodge, of the city of Delaware. When completed, this Temple will be equal to and surpassed by none in the State, said the Grand Master. He announced that as far

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as he ,vas able to learn, clandestine lVlasonry in Ohio is fast becoming a thing of the past. It is a gratifying fact that many of the clandestine Lodges are closing their doors, and路 the members openly renouncing allegiance to those so-called Masonic bodies. The Grand Master recommended a change in the code in regard to election of candidates. He deemed it best for the interest of the Lodge to elect candidates for the three degrees by single ballot. The Committee on Jurisprudence reported adversely to the recommendation, and his proposed measu re failed. For ten years the Lodges of Missouri have been operating under the one ballot system, and we have found it to work most satisfactorily and admirably. Grand Master Gulliford could not omit mention of their splendid Masonic Home, which he called "The pride of every Ma.son's heart in Ohio." The report on this subject, found iIi the Proceedings, is or a very interesting character. From said report it is learned that there is a total of 115 inmates in the Home. It was annqunced that the cost of maintaining the Home in the past year had been some $20,000, or about forty-five cents per capita on all lVIaster Masons in good standing in the State. The Grand Lodge donated to this institution the sum of $4,000. CERNEAU LITIG.A.TION.

The Grand l\iaster announced, with much satisfaction, that the cases which were pending in the courts for several years, in the mattel" of Cerneau l\1:ason.ry, are at an end~ and the Grand Lodge had been sustained in its contention against the illegitimate Masonry presented by the Cerneauites. .rrhis is good news to all who are interested in the integrity and stability of Grand Lodges. The Grand Master called attention to the \Vashington Centennial, and action was had thereon appropriating one cent per capita toward meeting the expenses incurred in celebrating that event. The Grand Treasurer reported having handled for the year something over $63,000, which included the balance from the previous term. " GRAND SECRETARY.

Brother J. H. Bromwell, Grand Secretary, submitted an elaborate general report as well as statistical information showing the growth of the fraternity during the term just expired. He announced that all of the Lodges had made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues, in compliance with tbe law, with one exception. The Committee on Accounts bore willing testimony to the ability, efficiency and courtesy of the two custodians of the' books, property and finances of the

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Grand Lodge, Brother Bromwell, Grand Secretary, and Brother Rickly, Grand Treasurer. Past Grand Master Stacker Williams made a donation to the Grand ;Lodge of his 路Masonic library, consisting of >several thousand Masonic publications. The Grand Secretary said, "This collection is probably one of the most valuable in the United States." Brother "'\;Villiams referring to said donation, announced that it had long been his intention to dispose of his library in this way, and that he had executed a will some time before and devised his library to the Grand Lodge. This generous donation was accepted by an unanimous, standing vote, and the thanks of the Grand Lodge tendered the donor. The few decisions rendered by the Grand Master ,vere approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, which had been found "in harmony with Masonic law and usage." Before the session closed, an order was passed directing the purchase of a Past Grand Master's jev.rel to be presented to the retiring Grand Master, M. vV. Bro. Gulliford. I have thus gleaned from the interesting Proceedings of Ohio such matters as will be of interest to the reader, and no\v turn to report on CORRESPOKDENCE.

The revie\v of l'sixty English-speaking Grand Lodges," and eleven "non-English-speaking Grand Lodge journals," was prepared by the Chairman, IVI. W. Bro. vV. M. Cunningham, P. G. M. The report covers 317 pages, being by all odds the largest of the year. In his introduction, Brother Cunningham touched upon several questions, one of which was "extreme penalties for non-payment of dues and non-affiliation." He considered non-payment路of dues insufficient ground for the extreme punishment inflicted by many of the Grand Lodges of the country. Many of these hold non-payment to be a "capital offense." Ohio seems to be one of this number. Brother Cunningham said that while the Grand Lodge of Ohio requires suspension from all rights and benefits of l\1asonry for non-payment, yet the extreme penaltie's of expulsion, after trial, is optional with the Lodge, though rarely inflicted. This writer has been fighting the unjust and unmasonic class of legislation of some Grand Lodges for many years. I have only to refer, in proof of this, to' my repeated criticisms of the Grand Lodge of Georgia for such unmasonic treatment of members of Lodges. Brother Cunningham thinks that a provision for a "Membership at Large," or dual membership would prevent non-affiliation to a ~arge extent. Perhaps there is a difference between dual membership and a "Membership at Large," as treated by the Ohio committee. Treating the Past Master's degree, Brother Cunningham holds tne idea that the original ceremonies <

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connected with that degree, as "\"o1'1\:ed uncler the English Ritual, should be observed, ~ather than what he considers the mummeries that have been introduced in connection \vitll the degree. That degree is called路 a "construct'ive passing through the Chair," and it is only constructive. He holds that the degree belongs to Craft J\!Iason T路y, and not to Royal Arch Masonry. The view is a simple one, that if it belongs to the Lodge, the Chapter should not have been allowed to use it in its system of degrees. The review of Brothe)~ Cunningham is an aggregation of the transactions of the various journals examined. Their doings are presented in extenso, the extracts being followed by such comments as their merits called forth: Thus he presented to his readers a very full exhibit of what is going on in other Grand Jurisdictions. I am pleased to observe that h~ does not favor what is known as the "T'opical" method of making reports on Correspondence. In revie\ving the report of M. W. Bro. Robbins, he refers to this subject, and says: "vVhile topical reports are doubtless more easily prepared than the usual method, the writer does not believe that such a report IS a review of the character expected from a Committee on Correspondence." Referring to the action of the Grand Lodge of vVashington, "who accorded a sort of quasi-recognition to Negro Lodges, he said that such action was, in his opinion, "un fraternal, unnlasonic, uncalled for, and defenceless." He makes a very telling point on Brother Robbins, of Illinois, whom he says has long "posed as the objector to recognition of other Grand Bodies, their subordinates, or the Masons made therein that had the least taint on their lineage." While Brother Robbins has been on this subject the "Great Objector," he readily recognized the legitimacy of certain clandestine, illegal bodies, and defended the Grand Lodge of Washington in its action considering said bodies. It may be said of Brother Robbins in all kindness, that "Great men are. not always wise." There are many "wi.se and pe"rtinent comments found throughout the entire review made by Brother Cunningham. The Proceedings of Missouri for 1898 were fully reviewed, a complete summary of all our transactions being furnished in condensed form. He .characterized my report of 1898 as a "conservative Masonic paper of more than usual excellence." He quoted with approbation numerous utterances of this writer. I am delighted to find his commendation, so tersely given, concerning what he styles the "grandiloquent interpolations and stereopticon illustrations," so fre路quently used by Lodges in these last days. Treating of Mexican Masonry as represented by the Gran Dieta, he said, "It is not yet 路considered the proper time to recommend its official recognition by this Grand Lodge." He expressed gratification at the prosperity of G. L. Ap.-7.

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the HGran Dieta," and commended its action in restoring t.he Bible to its altars, and in ordering the correction o~ all unmasonic practices. Brother Cunningham is always respectful and fraternal in his treatment of IV[fssouri, and has accorded this writer most courteous recognition, and kindly greeting. He still remains in charge, by appointment, of the department of Foreign Correspondence. E. L. LYBARGER, Spring IVIountain, Grand Master. J. H. BROl\f'VELL, Cincinnati, Grand Secretary.

OKLAHOMA-1900. The Eighth Annual Communication was held; in Oklahoma City, beginning on the 13th day of February, 1900. 1\1. W. Bro. "\V. L. Eagleton was Grand IVlaster, R. W. Bro. James S. Hunt, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers present. Ho\v many Lodges were represented may be found' by counting, which I do not propose to do. There were forty-five Lodges on the roll at the beginning of the session, and five were added by charter. The membership is reported at 2,140 showing a gain of 375. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master occupied eighteen pages of the journal. Following his introduction, he stated that the ranks of the Grand Lodge had not been broken by Death, while sister Grand JurisdictiQns had suffered loss from the demise of prominent and representative Brethren. He stated that the Lodges in the jurisdiction had lost thirty members. The Grand Master announced that he'had enjoyed the pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and attending the Memorial ceremonies in honor of George Washington. He had been r~quested by the Grand Lodge of Tennessee to exchange representatives with that Grand Body, and in reply stated that the representative system was not in vogue in his jurisdiction. The matter was路 referred to the Grand Lodge for its action, and that body decline,d to establish the representative system" He had re~ ceived from some Grand Lodge a proposition to join in the establish~ ment of a Sovereign Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge adopted a resolution opposing the idea of such formation, and sustained the action of the Grand Master in opposition thereto. A n uinbel." of special dispensations had been granted to meet existing necessities, whether

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real or imaginary, such as to allo'w Lodges to confer degrees 'without \vaiting the time required by law. 'Various decisions were reported, 'which wei~e of a very sound and practical character, and met the approval of the Committee on Law and, lTsage, who said the same had been carefully considered and skould be approved. The Grand lVlaster called attention to the importance of creating a Masonic Home Fund. His proposition, which had been submitted to the Lodges, met approval, that each Subordinate Lodge -annually donate the sum of twenty-five cents for each member in good standing, the amount thus derived, and increased from other sources, would soon give them a路 fund to meet all the needs in the direction of a Masonic Home. Thi~ proposition was commended by the Committee on Law and Usage, and the Grand Lodge adopted a request that all Subordinate Lodges make the proposed donation. The Grand Lodge ordered the proper incorporation for the handling and investing of the Masonic Home Fund. The Grand Master also recommended that 10 per cent of the amount of money in the tr~asury on the first day' of July of each year should be turned over to the Masonic Home Fund. The Grand Master very 'warmly recommended the recognition of the organization known as the "Order of Eastern Star," not as a part of Masonry, but as a powerful aid in its good work. The Grand Secretary submitted his annual report, which embraced a large amount of official business, in which he stated that six Lodges had been created U. D. The receipts for the year amounted to $1,931. A resolution was adopted directing the Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence to prepare a report to be presented at the next regular session of the Grand Lodge. An oration was delivered by Brother A. R. Garrett, and a request was adopted, asking a copy, for publication in the Proceedings. This request was complied with, and the Address was furnished, and is found in print. It is brief and practical. No report on Correspondence. Wl\f. M. ANDERSON, Enid, Grand Master. J. S. HUNT, Stillwater, Grand Secretary.

OREGON-1900. The Fiftieth A+lnual Communication commenced its labors on the 13th of June, 5900. Where I am unable to state, as the Proceedings hav~ not been received. Our representative, Brother John H. Irvine, favored me with the Address of the 路Grand Master, and tile report on Correspondence. These I shall notice before closing my review

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for the year, regretting that the transactions of路 the Grand Body have not reached me. An Address of twenty pages was presented by Grand Master J. M. Hodson. He opened by noting that they were standing amid the closing scenes of the most wonderful cen~ tury of the world's history, and that they were holding the Fiftieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. The historical fact was recorded that "The Grand Lodge of Oregon, in Multnomah Lodge, No.1, of Oregon City, has the oldest Lodge on the Pacific Coast, it being chartered October 19, 1846, as its number 84, by the Grand Lodge of Missouri." In looking over the list of officers and members composing the session of 1846, the fact comes forcibly before this writer that not one of them is to be found among the living. Dr. J. "V. S. JYIitchell was Grand Master, and pre~ sided at the session now under notice. Fred. L. Billon was Grand Secretary. In the latter years of the lives of those who composed that session, I, as a young Mason, met and lrnew many of them. Mitchell, Carnegy, Billon, Ralls, Taylor, Rees, Glover, Broadhead, and others came down to us as representatives of a former genera~ tion, and long lingered among us as types of an age that produced grand men, as well as leading Masons. Some of those present on that occasion became widely known in the higher spheres of life as professional men, and made their mark in the world. John Ralls was elected Grand Master at that session. It is assumed that his name was signed to the charter of Multnomah Lodge, which was chartered by the Grand Lodge during its session in 1846. NECROLOGY.

Grand Master Hodson announced that two Past Grand lVlasters had but "recently laid aside their working tools and joined the silent majority." The first was M. W. Bro. Robert Clow, P. G. M., who died on the 5th of January, 1900, at Junction City. I regret that I am without data concerning this eminent J\ilason. Do~btless the "Committee on Obituary" presented路 proper memorial tributes in honors of the deceased Brethren, but the absence of the Proceedings prevents notice thereof. On the 21st of February, 1900, M. W. Bro. Thomas G. Reames ceased his earthly labors. Of M. W. Bro. Claw I can not forbear to speak a word. I had become familiar with his 路wor!{ as a Reporter on Correspondence. It was always a pleasure to review his productions. In closing my report one year ago, I said of his work, "I have learned to entertain the highest appreciation of Brother Claw. I take leave of him, as in t.he past, ,,vith cordial affection, entertaining the cheerful hope that we may be spared to

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meet again in this ple~sant relation." That hope is blasted. No more will I have the privilege of reviewing his handiwork. I am so glad that I put on record my estimate of him last year. I would only add the deep regret that \ve will not "meet again" in the pleasant and fraternal relations of the past. The Address of Grand Master Hodson contains accounts of Granel Representatives commissioned;> new Lodges created;> Special Dispen:;ations granted, corner-stones laid, halls dedicated;> official visits made, and other matters of local sort. Six official rulings were reported. What the Committee on Jurisprudence said of them may be learned when the Proceedings come to hand. For myself, I venture the路 opinion at long range,. that the vievvs of the Grand Master will "pass muster" any where. Some of them could be judged of only and determined by local statutes. The "l\rliscellaneous" matter submitted embraced subjects for the action of the Grand Lodge, of which \ve may learn more hereafter. In concluding his very able and valuable document, Grand Master Hodson said: "Our past is secure, our present elnbraces all the elements of prosperity and success, and our future opens up before us with the most glowing promise." COllRESPONDENCE.

MyoId-time friend and Brother, James F. Robinson, Past Grand lVlaster and pres.ent Grand Secretary, furnished an explanation at the opening of the review, stating that "subsequent to the death of Brother Robert Clo,v. Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, I accepted from our Grand Master the appointment as Chairman of the Committee, and proceeded to take charge of the books and papers." Owing to the long and serious illness Qf Brother Claw, it was found that he had done nothing to'wards preparing the report. Brother Robinson then notified Grand Master Hodson of the situation, who at once proffered his assistance. and, as stated by the Grand Secretary, performed the greater part of the labor. Between them we have been favored with a very interesting work, covering 131 pages, embracing notices, more or less lengthy, of fifty-one Grand Lodge Proceedings. The review contains a moderate number of excerpts, but it is largely made up of original matter. It may be 8tyled an attractive summary. The author, or authors, in concluding. the review, said that "'It is no slight task to take up the pen of an able and experienced writer, and maintain his high standing, won by years of patient research and fa~thful effort." This writer 路 had similar experience in the beginning of his labors as a writer on Correspondence, twenty-three years ago. No one can know with

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what hesitancy a yQung writer assumes such responsibility as then fell upon me, as was the case with our Oregon Brother. But we all have to "live and learn." Experience and earnest labor, with "patient research, and faithful effort," made Brother Robert Claw one of the charming reviewers of the day. Our Oregon Brethren need not despair. Judging from the effort made in producing the report now under consideration, there is good timber on the "Coast" for future usefulness and development. Our Missouri Journal of 1899 received the courtesy of more than three pages, in which the committee paid kind attention to our Grand Master Allen's Address, which was called "a carefully prepared report." The decisions of Brother Allen on "physical perfection" were quoted by the committee. The comments made upon, and in respect to, our Masonic Home, were pertinent and kind, styling it a "great cliarity." The committee held and expressed very sound views respecting the establishment of 1Vfasonic Homes. I agree with this: "Small sums given at the proper time often enable the deserving to help themselves to become self-supporting, and to keep off the charity list." I think that a "Charity Fund" should be provided for such, thus saving them from actual want for the' time being, as well as keeping them from having to seek protection in our IVrasonic Homes. But this by no means obviates the greater and more important work of caring for aged claimants and orphan children. In the estimation of this writer, no form of Charity or method, of dispensing it can equal the well organized and systematic plans adopted by many Grand Jurisdictions, represented by Masonic Homes. I close this notice of Oregon, not knowing w"ho are the Qfficers, or their addresses.

.PEN NSVLVAN IA-1899. This is one of the large, wisely governed, and ably managed jurisdictions of this continent. It ranks as third in numerical strength, but is second, if not equal, to New York in resources. Four hundred and thirty-three Lodges are reported on the roll, with a membership of 53,446. This indicates a gain of 1,386 for the year. A Quarterly Communication was held, March 1st, 1899. R. W. Bro. Geo. E. Wagner, Deputy Grand Master, presided in the absence of the Grand Master, who had been Called from Labor early in the Masonic year. Representatives were present from 131 Lodges. Various reports were presented and acted upon. The Acting Grand Master addressed. the

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Grand Lodge, stating that M. W. Bro.. Henry W.'Williams, Grand Master, di~d on the 25th of January, 1899, but one month after he had been installed Grand Master. Eulogies were pronounced by Past Grand Masters Samuel C. Perkins, Michael Arnold, and Wm. J. Kelley. Resolutions of respect were presented and adopted. Another Quarterly session was held on the 7th of June, and presided over by Brother George E. Wagner, as Grand Master. He announced the death of Past Grand Master, Brother Joseph EichbauID, who died on the 15th of April, 1899. He also reported the death of Brother John Slingluff, Past lVlaster, and the death of Brother Andrew J. Kauffluau, who died on the 19th of May, after a lingering illn-ess. The report says that each of these Brethren occupied a prominent place in the Craft. The . ~. cting Grand Master had indicated a member of the Lodge to which Brother Eichbaum belonged to prepare a suitable eulogy, which was done by Brother James L Buchanan. This tribute 'was followed by an address, delivered by the Past Grand Master, Brother vVm. J. Kelley. These Memorial eulogies are all printed in the Proceedings. The Grand Lodge was compelled to decline a bequest tendered the Body by a Brother deceased, who in his will left an estate, personal property and real estate, which V\ras found to be heavily encumbered, and it ,vas evident that if the bequest were accepted, the Grand Lodge would be the loser by paying off the encumbrance of. the mortgage, and becoming possessor of property that was not prodllctive of income. The Third Quarterly Communication 'was held on the 6th of September, and was presided over by the Deputy Grand Master, 111 .Lodges being represented. At this session the Grand Secretary presented a brief report. The Fourth Quarterly Communication was held, December 6th, when the Grand Officers vrere elected. Three hundred and thirty-six Lodges were represented. At this session, reports of the Trustees of the various funds held by the Grand Lodge were presented and accepted. These are known as the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, the Girard Fund, the Thomas R~ Patton Memorial Charity Fund, and the Stephen Taylor bequest. These resources amount to a large sum. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is a vast business corporation. Its assets amount to fully $2,000,000. It was proposed to make certain improvements in the Masonic Temple, in order to bring ,it up to the present standard of architecture and interior arrangements shown in other recently constructed buildings. The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge ,vas held on the 27th day of December, in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, with Grand Offi.~ers as heretofore, seventy-two Lodges represented. Various' reports were submitted and passed upon at this 'session. The Acting Grand Master

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presented an Address reviewing his work from the time he assumed the responsibilities of the office up to Grand Lodge. He made announcement of the loss sustained by the Grand Lodge in the death of their Grand IVraster, Brother Henry ,V. Williams, who died in Philadelphia, as he said, "Within a period of less than one month after his installation as Grand Master." He also reported the death of P. G. M. Joseph Eichbaum, who died in April, at his home in Pittsburg. He incorporated in his Address the correspondence between himself and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Virginia respecting the participation in the Washington Memorial services. In vie,v of the position occupied by the Grand路 Lodge of Pennsylvania, he declined to consent to any participation in those ceremonies, as the custom obtains not to join in any public demonstration in a 1\1asonic character. One sentence from his letter will eXPlain the reason \vhy they declined to participate. "In Pennsylvania, the Grand Lodge never appears in public, and by its Constitution it forbids its subordinates to do so. \Ne cannot do otherwise than decline your fraternal invitation." On sufficient information received from the Grand Lodge of Washington, he 路was disposed to recall the Edict of non-intercourse "with that Grand Lodge, but finally concluded to postpone action for the present. The Grand Lodge of vVyoming, through M. W. Bro. James M. Ramsay" Grand Master, addressed a petition to the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, asking the concurrence of that Body in the forlll.ation of a Suprenle or Sovereign GTand Lodge. Brother 'Vagner replied to him in very broad and clear cut terms, declining any action, saying, "The G-rand Lodge of Pennsylvania will not surrender its sovereign power, and I cannot, therefore., join you in any act to establish any central authority for the government of existing Grand Lodges." It is the opinion of this writer that the Wyonling Grand Master must feel very lonesome by this time, as not a Grand Lodge in this country, so far as heard from, has given any encouragement to this Utopian scheme. The Grand lVIaster gave his views respecting the making of l\1asons at sight by virtue of his prer?gative. as such. He said such prerogative is well settled in that jurisdiction, and has been frequently exercised, and while it is inherent in the office, and cannot be successfully questioned, he had declined the exercise of such function in a number of cases. He did not deem the exercise of such prerogative necessary to assert its existence or for its perpetuity. ,He treated the subject of "physical disqualification" in a conservative and positive manner, quoting largely from the la\v touching the question. He incidentally mentioned the existence of their Masonic Home, and said it had been successfully established, and is in full operation, receiving synlpathy and encouragement from the Grand Lodge by an annual donation. He further

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stated that its affairs are managed by a corporation, composed of nlembers of the fraternity, and the Grand Lodge has no control over the institution. A number of ,decisions "were. rendered ,vhich are clear presentations of lVIasonic la Vof, as held and interpreted in that Grand Jurisdiction. Various dispensations had been granted, edicts issued, visits lllade, and corner-stones laid. He closed his Address by saying, "My record is made up. Harmony and good order are undisturbed; prbsperity reigns; Brotherly love prevails." During the session, the Grand Lodge was visited by M. W. Bro. .I. W. Ewan, Grand Master of Ne\v Jersey, and J. H. Rile, Past Grand IVlaster of Delaware, \vho were received with the customary honors. ...~fter his installation, Brother 'Vagner delivered an inaugural . t. \.ddress, forecasting what may be considered the policy of the ne\v adlninistration. COItHESPOXDEXCE â&#x20AC;˘

.~ . report of 212 pages appears in the journal, signed by five Brethren, "'Committee on Correspondence." Brother Michael .A.. rnold, P. G. M., heads the list, but I failÂˇto find his n.ame to any part of the \vork. ,Vith very fe\v exceptions, Brother Janles lVI. Lamberton perforuled the labor of the committee. He is a good gleaner, close observer, and a sound thinker. He revie\ved the Proceedings of fiftyfonr Grand I . . odges. 1"he 'York abounds in extracts, followed by terse and pertinent comments. He accorded our Missouri Proceedings of 1899 ample space, and made a thorough review of our work. The Address of Grand 1VIaster Allen was well sumnlarized, and all the items of interest in the Proceedings duly noted. He spoke in terms of commendation of the oration of Brother W. VV. Boyd,Grand Orator. His comments upon our "cripple" la,,,, and my treatment of that subject in the report on Correspondence, was just what I \vouid expect from a sound and conservative ""'Titer, as Brother Lamberton is, on "physical fitness." It may be said in reply to Brother Lamberton, that some very strange propositions are submitted for action to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, such as shown by some of the amendments that have .been offered from time to time to our organic law. Responding to his remark that Missouri should abbreviate its reports on appeals by the committee, this writer has long protested against the introduction of the kind of matter that is incorporated in the reports in many of the Appeal cases. If I were Grand l\laster, I wouid interpose by authority, and direct the Committee on Appeals, as a condition of their appointment, to leave out all matter that should not be given to the general public. J:teplying to his state-

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ment that the Committee on Obituaries had not noticed the death of Grand Master vVilliams, I am unable to account for the omission, except upon the ground that the Chairman had not received notice of such death. He offered the con)ecture that the committee ap路 pointed to consider the subject of re路incorporation of the Grand Lodge might hope to get rid of the name adopted in its first incor路 poration. Brother Lamberton said he believed that the first incorporation was a mistake, and advised against its repetition. He accurately surmised that the Grand Lodge of Missouri forbids the incorporation of its Subordinate Lodges, and then adds, "If so, why should the Grand Lodge be incorporated?" We do not allow the Subordinate Lodges to incorporate under the laws of the State, holding thaf' the parent Body being incorporated under the law has the right to control and direct the affairs of all its children. The reason why the picture of the Mitchell monument did not appear in our printed Proceedings was because no cut of the monument had been furnished the Grand Secretary, and he declined to wait until such was prepared in bringing out his Grand Lodge Proceedings. It would have delayed his work beyond a reasonable time. Brother Lamberton clid not understand my statement defining the chartered Lodge to be a "corporation." I did not intend to convey the idea that a Lodge is a corporation under the laws of the State, but spoke Masonically that a Lodge is as much a corporation under the laws of Masonry as any business concern that holds a charter from the State. The Master and Wardens hold the charter from the Grand Lodge, and, in a sense, constitute a corporation, vested in three Master Masons; and it is still my judgment that a Masonic Lodge thus chartered should always be opened in the degree of Master Mason, ~ecause the charter is granted to l\laster Masons alone. I am glad to learn that there is no such degree as Past Master in the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, which Brother Lamberton characterizes as. a "myth." Brother Lamberton was exceedingly courteous to this writer in his quotations from my report, and approving comments on . the sanle. I thank him very cordially for his kind expressions, and for his high compliments paid my report on Correspondence. Commending his vlork as a reviewer, and hoping to meet him again in this field of Masonic labor, I take fraternal leave of him' with best wishes. E. WAGNER, l\lasonic Temple, Philadelphia, Grand Master. A. SINN, Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, Grand Secretary.

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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-1899. This jurisdiction sends out a small but neat annual of some forty pages, containing the record of a Special Communication, convened to lay the corner-stone of a Methodist Church. Grand Master Leonard Morris presided. The Twenty-Fourth Annual' Communication was held in the city of Charlottetown, beginning July 26, 1899. There were present, M. W. Bro. Leonard IVforris, Grand Master, Neal Mackelvie, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, with representatives of twelve Lodges. The record shows twelve chartered Lodges in existence, and one U. D., with 526 members, which indicates the numerical strength of the jurisdiction. The total income was $279. ADDRESS.

A very brief Address is found in the journal, covering four pages. The Grand IVlaster reported Special Communications, visits made and appointments of representatives to other Grand Lodges. One decision is found in which he ruled that after a candidat~ had been, elected, an objection ,vouId arrest his initiation at the next meeting of the Lodge, and that such objection would mean a rejection of the candidate. He gave a list of honored dead of sister jurisdictions, and closed his second term by saying, "I love Masonry; it is a noble institution." The Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer submitted very brief reports. The committee reported a benevolent fund on hand amount.. ing to some $300. A donation of $100 was added to such fund, made by Brother Benjamin Rogers. ' VISITOR.

Hon. Robert l\larshall. P. G. 1V1:. of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick was introduced, welcomed and received with appropriate Grand honors. The address of the Grand Master was duly approved by the comn1ittee on said document. One Lodge received a charter during the session. Brother M. Darrach, P. G. M., submitted a brief report on the Negro agitation that had been started by the Grand Lodge of '\Vashington, and said, "That the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island affirms its adherence to the doctrine of Grand Lodge territorial jurisdiction, and that we view with regret the action of the Gr~nd Lodge of Washington in abrogating and setting aside this

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doctrine by the recognition of dual Grand Lodges." The Grand Secretary was voted an annual salary of $150. A committee was appointed to confer with路 similar committees looking to an union of the Grand Lodges of Nova Scotia, Ne,v Bruns\vick and Prince Ed'rvard Island. No report on Correspondence. JOJIK A. MESSEItYEY, Charlottetown, Grand Master. NEAL MACKELVIE, Summerside, Grand Secretary.

QUEBEC-1900. THIRTIETH ANNUAL OOMMUNICATION.

The Thirtieth Session of this Grand Lodge was held in the City of Montreal, beginning on the 31st day of January, 5900. There were present, M. "\V. Bro. Benjamin Tooke, Grand lVlaster, J. H. Isaacson, Grand Secretary, '\vith other Grand Officers, and a large number of Past Grand Officers. Representatives \vere present from fifty-five out of fifty-seven Lodges in the jurisdiction. The nlembership quoted in these Lodges is 3,668. The gaIn for the year was small, amolinting to something less than fifty. The income for the year was $2,399. The Grand Lodge has assets, of various kinds, $14,583. ADDRESS.

An .A.ddress of sixteen pages contained quite a variety of matter embracing all subjects incident to the business of a Grand Lodge. The Address was furnished with a very practical exordium in vvhich the Grand Master made the declaration that "at no time in the history of the world has Masonic benevolence and charity been so generously and universally practised as at present." He announced the death of one of their illustrious Past Grand Masters, l\L ""V. Bro. J. Hamilton Graham, LL. D. To this honored Brother the Grand Master paid a generous tribute. He had convened the Grand Lodge in Special Communication for路 funeral purposes and presided on that occasion. He submitted a proposition that the Lodges of the jurisdiction should make voluntary contributions for the purpose of erecting a suitable monument to the memory of their late lamented Brother. Treating upon the subject of the war in South路 Africa, Grand Master Tooke showed a very broad, conservative and Masonic spirit. He said upon the political aspect of the question, as Masons, they had nothing to say. But as subjects of Great Britain, they were loyal to

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their Queen. He stated a fact, to this writer hitherto unknown, that President Kruger, J'oubert, and many educa.ted Boers, are Free IVIasons, as well as the Commander~in~Chief of the British army, Lord Roberts. Treating of the existence of the three Lodges in the territory of that Grand Lodge, which owe their allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Master argued that the Mother Grand Lodge was not acting kindly in allowing these Lodges to con tinue their existence in that Grand Jurisdiction. He well said: "Dual government, in a jurisdiction, is certainly detrimental to the best interest of the fraternity." The hope still exists that the Grand Lodge of England may yet recall the charters of those Lodges, or induce them to affiliate with the Grand Lodge of Quebec. rrreating of the action of the Grand I.Jodge of "\Vashington in recognizing Negro Masonry, the Grand Master took the correct view that the contention on the part of the American Grand Lodges is not based on the ground that these persons were negroes, but ~rises from the question as to the validity of their sta.nding as members of Prince Hall Lodge. Speaking of the nonwpayment of dues he said they had members in that jurisdiction who were "unable to pay their dues, while there are others who can pay but will not." This is a very common condition in all the jurisdictions with which I am familiar. Speaking of a summons to an unfortunate Brother who is not able to pay" the Grand Master said "such summons is equivaw lent to requiring such Brother to show his poverty." Grand Master Tooke had not been able to fully carry out his good intention of visiting each district in the jurisdiction, but had made sOD;le official visits in different parts of the Province. He had been asked for an official ruling in the case of a Brother suspended for nonwpayment of dues who desired to reinstate himself. vVhile there was no la \V providing for such case, he ruled that the payment of all demands of the Lodge. reinstated the party to his former privileges. He reported having granted a number of dispensations for persons to receive the degrees in less time than ,is provided for by the constitution. Application having been made for "permission to allow a candidate to be initiated who was unable to comply with the re quirements of, the ritual, the Grand Master ruled that it could not be done unless the candidate could conform to all the requirements without the aid of artificial means. I am glad to record the fact that the Grand Lodge of Quebec does not use "artificial appliances" as is the case in Missouri. The Address of Grand Master' Tooke is ~ good, sound, practical document, and evidences his qualifications for' the discharge of the duties of his high station. The Committee on Address said it was "A duty of profit and pleasure 'combined to reM

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vie,,, the able Address of the Grand Master." The Grand Secretary, Brother Isaacson, furnished a brief, general report, follo"\ved by a full fiscal exhibit. The Committee on Finance approved the work of Brother Isaacson, and recommended that his salary be continued at $800 per annum. Appropriations for the year footed up $2,400. The Deputy Grand J\iasters of the several districts reported at length, showing that they had been active in the discharge of their duties. During the session a discourse was delivered by the Grand Chaplain. The subject treated was a general view of Free Masonry. He received a vote of thanks for the same, and the Address was printed in the Proceedings. CORRESPONDENCE.

The report in this interest was furnished by M. W. Bro. E. T. D. Chambers, Past Grand Master, and ChairmaI?- of the committee. It covers 110 pages. Numerous Grand Lodge Proceedings were reviewed. A lengthy introduction was furnished before he entered upon the work of,examining the Proceedings in hand. The report is well seasoned with extracts from Grand Lodge journals, together \vith a proper summary of the matters claiming .his attention. Our Proceedings for 1899 received the compliment of four pages. He said Grand Master Allen delivered an "admirable Address," from which he made several extracts. Our Grand Orator's, Brother Boyd, oration was called "very charming; indeed, a very clever one." My report on Correspondence was drawn upon to the extent of two pages. He extends the warmest thanks to this writer for my generous notice of Quebec in my report on Correspondence. As on a :lormer occasion, I welcome Brother Chambers back to the "fold,-' and am glad that he is again at his post of duty as Committee on Correspondence for the Grand Lodge of Quebec. I hope he will be able to continue this good work for coming years, as he is a good writer, a capable commentator, and a judicious gleaner. The Proceedings contained a picture of this Brother" indicating that he is comparatively a young man in the full possession of his physical powers. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected, and both reside in the City of Montreal.

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SOUTH CAROLINA-1899 . THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

"Vas helel at Masonic Temple, in the city of Charlestown, December 12th, A. L. 5899. Present, Bartlett J. Witherspoon, Grand Master, R. '5l. Chas. Inglesby, Grand Secretary, "with other Grand Officers, Past Grand Otficers and Representatives of 167 of the 183 Lodges on the roll. These Lodges contain a membership of 6,056. The income was reported at $7,243. A welcome was accorded the Grand Lodge by the Mayor of Charleston, M. W. Bro. J. A. Smith, P. G. M., to which a fitting reply was made by the Grand Master, and the hospitality so heartily tendered ,vas duly accepted. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master covered thirteen pages of the journal, in 'which 'we find the statement that "~he Craft has prospered, and Masonry was never in a more flourishing condition within the jurisdiction." He announced that his official acts had been few in comparison with his predecessors. Foreign relations continued undisturbed, and of the most gratifying character. The Grand Lodge had been called on to mourn the loss of R. W. Bro. Thos. F. Hill, Deputy of the Seventh lVlasonic District. A Lodge of 8orrow was held during the session in honor of the deceased Brother, and most affect~onate tributes were paid his memory. The Grand Master reported two decisions. He ruled that in the election of officers in a Subordinate Lodge, that the By-Laws could not be suspended and the vote cast in favor of anyone when there was but one nomination. This decision was路 reaffirmed. The question had be路en asked how a Master Mason should wear his apron in the First Degree. The Grand Master answered that he should wear it as a Master Mason, and not as an E. A. Divers dispensations were reported,. the majority of which allowed Lodges to confer degrees Qut of time. Some dispensattons were refused touching the same subject. A large number of Grand Representatives near other Grand Lodges had been commissioned. Dispensations for the formation of twa, new Lodges had been issued by order of the Grand Master. One of these received a charter during the路 session, the other continued on probation. The Grand Master reported that he had made but few visits. An appeal. had been made by him by circular to the Craft at large in behali of the daughter of a Brother who died' while Deputy of one of the districts. In response to said call, the sum

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of $300 "was secured and turned over to the beneficiary, who ex~ pressed by letter her grateful appreciation of the kindness shown her. Grand Master Witherspoon, in closing his Address, paid a just and proper tribute "To that tireless worker and most accomplished and able Grand Secretary.. R. \V. Bro. Charles Inglesby." During the session, Han. Eugene B. Gary, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, presented to the Grand Lodge a portrait of Past Grand Master W'm. T. Branch. This courtesy was duly recognized, and the painting accepted with the thanks of the Grand Body. The Grand Treasurer submitted a report showing that he had handled during the year the sum of $9,400, and paid out $9,366, leaving a very small balance to the credit of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. Chas. Inglesby, furnished a financial exhibit of the affairs of the Grand Lodge without note or comment other than that he had turned over the money to the Grand Treasurer. The Grand Lodge gave expression, through a committee, of their appreciatipn of so gifted an official as Brother Inglesby, and paid liim a gene'rous compliment. The reports of the several District Deputies were presented and incorporated in the Journal of Proceedings. TESTIl\IONIAL.

Brother Orlando Sheppard, Deputy Grand Master, presented to M. W. Bro. Jacob T. Barron, P. G. M.., a beautiful watch, reminding the recipient in his very appropriate address, that as it ,vill be his constant companion during the journey of life, so should he be reminded of the zeal and devotion to duty which had deserved and won the loyalty and love of his Brethren. It is learned from a report touching the finances of the Grand Lodge that the bonded debt on the Grancf Lodge Temple had been reduced to $5,600. It was stated that this is an amount that can be easily handled, and can be liquidated in a few years. There is found in the Proceedings a most interesting historical address presented to the Grand Lodge by Henry A. DeSaussures, on Free Masonry in Cuba. The manner in whicK the Craft had been treated in that Island through a long period of time but confirms, if confirmation be necessary, the charge that the anti-Masonic spirit manifested by the Church of Rome meant simply "Submis~ sian, soul and bo~y, or Ruin." An American Mason cannot read this hi~tory, .comprising a succession of tragedies suffered by .our Brethren of Cuba, without feeling the hot blood go from head to heels, and a wave of indignation sweep over his entire nature.

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The election of Grand Officers, followed by their installation, rounded up the business of the session revievled. A testimonial to the retiring Grand Master was ordered by the appointment of a committee to procure and present to him some suitable evidence of appreciation of his faithful services. COHRESPOKDENCE.

Of course the report was prepared and submitted by our excellent co-worker and fellow laborer in this field, R. W. Bro. Charles Inglesby. It required 160 pages of the journal for use, in which he reviewed the transactions of sixty Grand Lodges, American and foreign. 1.'his report, like his forlller productions, was written. I fail to find within its scope enough extracts to mar its beauty and excellence. Brother Inglesby is a careful reviewer, a good thinker, and a pleasing writer. Our Proceedings of 1898 received a compliment of two pages, in which he gives a condensed and brief statement of the transactions. Speaking of our law concerning "cripples," he said: "The constitutional physical qualifications rule was so amended that a luan with a cork leg, or in fact two cork legs, might be received." I appreciate this suggestion coming from a conservative writer, and would add that no good reason exists why a man cannot be made a Mason who has no legs at all-provided our law in Missouri is right, permitting us to make l\1asons of men with but one leg. If one cork leg is good, surely two must be better, and it ought to follow that the" more cork legs we have, the better Masons we would ha.ve. This seems to me to be a natural and legitimate conclusion follo.wing the "cripple" law of Missouri Masonry. Brother Inglesby need not be told in terms that I am, without qualification, opposed to this innovation on the part of the Grand Lodge of Missouri,. and expect to see the obnoxious regulation wiped from our statute book. Brother Inglesby approved the decision of Grand Master Tygard that a Brother convicted of a criminal offense is not necessarily guilty of a Masonic o.ffense. He also said, "In Missouri~ liquor-sellers cannot become Masons." And it is proper to communicate to the Masonic world the fact that a liquor-dealing lVlason in l\1issouri, "rho degrades his standing by becoming a saloon-keeper after he had been made a Mason, has the option left him to "'Quit the business or quit Masonry." Perhaps it w路ouJd be in order to beg pardon of ott1" South Carolina Brethren for a former critici,sm of mine touching "the making of a Mason at sight," which was <;lone by Grand . Master Barron. Brother Inglesby says their constitution expressly gives their Grand Master that G. L. Ap.-8.

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power. I stand corrected, but add my pleasure in the announce路 ment that the constitution of the Grand Lodge of Missouri doe~ not dower the Grand Master '\vith any such function. He concluded his very interesting review by expressing his gratifica.tion that not a single Grand Lodge concurred in, or sympathized ,vith, the Grand Lodge of Washington on the subject of Negro Masonry. He addAd, al~o, which is a fact of history, that but a single Correspondence 'writer, Brother Robbins, of Illinois, sustained the Grand Lodge of vVashington. He drew, therefrom, the very pleasing assurance that the position of the various Grand Lodges on the subject demonstrated the unity and harmony of American Masonry. I hope Brother Inglesby was continued in charge of the department or Correspondence, although the journal does not record the fact. ORL/\.NDO SHEPPARD, Edgefield, Grand Master. CH/.tItLES IKGLESBY, Charleston, Grand Secretary.

SOUTH DAKOTA-1899. The Twenty-Fifth Annual or Quarto-Centennial Communication was held in the city of Yankton, commencing the 20th of June, A. L. 5899. M. W. Bro. Louis G. Levoy, as Grand Master, George A. Pettigrew, as Grand Secretary, with a full complement of Grand Officers. The J,ournal of Proceedings for the session is a large and exceedingly attractive volume, well gotten up, both as to typog~ raphy and other excellencies. I regret that these Proceedings did not reach me last year in time for review. This notice must neces~ sarily be brief, as the Proceedings for 1900 are expected to arrive in time for consideration. An address of welcome was made by Brother :BJ. T. White, ~/Iaster of St. John's Lodge, to which the Grand 1vfaster, Brother Levoy, responded in appropriate terms. The Grand Master presented an unusually interesting document, covering twenty-four pages' of the journal. Twenty~four years be'fore, the Grand Lodge of South Dakota held its Second Annual Session in the city of Yankton. Then there were six Lodges on the roll; now, ninety~three Lodges, and a membership of over 4,00'0. There were some 300 representatives present. The Grand Master mentioned in his Address the distinguished dead in other jurisdictions, the incorporation of the Grand Ledge, Grand Lodge Charity Fund; Grand Representatives appointed and commissioned, and other interests pertinent to the welfare of the Craft in that jurisdiction. Attention was called to the celebration of the Quarto-Centennial of the

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existence of the Grand Lodge, preparations having beeD: made to observe the occasion in due forul. Eleven decisions were reported, and met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence with slight exceptions. 'The Grand Master was overruled by the committee on his decision that in the absence of the Master and Wardens of the Lodge a Past Master might open and conduct the business of the Lodge. The committee held that in the absence of the three principal officers, the Lodge could not be opened. This is clearly the correct view of the situation, because th~ Lodge is a chartered corporation, its life being vested in the Master and Wardens, or their successors in office. When the incorporators are absent, the cor.poration cannot do business. The Grand Master made a decision claiming perpetual jurisdiction over rejected material. The Committee on Jurisprudence declared, HWe believe perpetual jurisdiction over rej ected material wrong in principle, and pernicious in practice." This is in keeping with the broad and practical custom prevalent in this jurisdiction, and in many others, The Grand Master reported that by arrangement with his ass,ociate Grand Officers, every Lodge in the 路State had been visited by a Grand Officer. .He stated that the greatest menace to the welfare of the Craft appeared to be the amount of unpaid dues carried by so many Lodges. The result of this negligence on the part of Lodge Secretaries is to cause suspensions of members, and involve the Lodges in serious financial embarrassm.ent. It was announced that the total of unpaid dues o,ving to the several Lodges amounted to over $10,000. Another evil commented upon was the subject of intemperance. .Grand Master Levoy said, "To be a good man a Mason has to be temperate." After just criticism of the neglect of Lodges to enforce the law against this evil, he concluded, "A drunkard is an unfit companion for any man, let alone a body of Masons." As such character is unfit for the company of good men, Lodges should not tolerate their presence, but get rid of them, for the reason that if a Mason prefers to indulge his vitiated appetite to Masonry, he is not worthy a place in the ranks. The Grand Master found in his visits that the general assets of the Lodges, made up of cash and equipments, amounted to over $85,00,0, and that the dues collected would increase the amount to nearly $100,0'00. The Grand Master incorporated in his Address the full history of the agitation caused by the Grand Lodge of Washington on the Negro question. He . took a firm stand on the doctrine 路of exclusive Masonic jurisdiction within a political territory,' where there is a Grand Lodge in existence. This has been the ground occupied by that Grand Lodge during the entire period of its existence. Grand Secretary Pettigrew submitted his report, ge~eral and statistical, showing that the in-

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come for the year had been $3,157. The Grand Treasurer has handled, including the balance for last year, $6,00-0. The Charity Fund on hand amounts to $1,493. The membership of the jurisdiction is reported at 4,437. The Committee on Quarto-Centennial celebration reported that they had collected much material for the souvenir journal, which consisted of twenty-four pages of fine half-tone cuts, and other matters of interest, showing the original officers of the Grand Lodge at its first session, 'with a historical sketch of all the Grand Masters that have served in that Grand Jurisdiction. During the session, M. W. Bro. T. S. Parvin, of I 0"''' a, was present, whom the Grand Master called to the East, and placed in his hands the gavel. Brother Parvin accepted the honor, and addressed the Grand Lodge at some length, to which Brother Blatt responded in appropriate terms. He received a testimonial of appreciation from his Brethren, a handsome watch, presented by Brother Parvin. This brief notice is all that can be given to the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. CORRESPO~DENCE.

Brother Wm. Blatt, P. G. M., Committee on Correspondence, presented a report covering 123 pages reviewing the transactions of quite a number of Grand Lodge journals. The report 'vas written, and is free, in a large measure, from the objectionable presence of extracts. Missouri for 1898 was accorded some two pages of his space. :His notice of our transactions ,v'as necessarily brief, but kind and fraternal. Speaking of our postponement of the Mexican Ma· sonry question, he advised us to take time, and said the more time we take, the more tired we will get of the question, and declared it is one that has never been solved. He called this writer "The Veteran .Grand Secretary." I do not know the age of Brother Blatt, , but am strongly inclined to the opinion that·· he is more of a "vet· eran" than myself. However the records would indicate that I have the advantage of him in years, although a much younger man in appearance, and certainly distance him in the exuberance of youthf·ul enjoYlnent. In his conclusion, he expressed regret that his \vork was done. The greatest cause for. regret on the part of this \vriter is his statement, "We regretstill more to be compelled to announce that this is our last report." He is succeeded by Samuel .1. \.. Brown. I judge this Brother to be an unknown writer, who has, like other new members of the guild, to· win his place among us veterans, which I hope he may succeed in doing, as well and as effectively as did M. W. Bro. Wm. Blatt, with whom I part regretfully. W),L II. RUDDLE, Brookings, Grand Master. GEOHGE A. PET'rlnRE\V, F"landreau, Grand Secretary.

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TENNESSEE~1900. THE EIGHTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNIOATION

Convened in Masonic Temple in the city of Nashville, on the 31st day of January, A. L. 5900. Present, 1\1:. W. Bro. James H. Bullock, Grand l\faster, R. -\V. Bro. John D. Garrett, Grand Secretary, with , other Grand Officers. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee always commands a large attendance on the part of its Past Grand Masters, sixteen of these distinguished Brethren being present. The recapitulation shows 428 Lodges on the roll, 383 of which were represented. These I..odges contain a membership of 17,221, indicating a decrease of 27 members for the past year. The income for the term 'was reported at $21,530. ADDHESS â&#x20AC;˘

. .\.n .Address covering t\venty-two pages was furnished. containing many nlatters of local interest to the fraternity, such as dispensations granted, commissions issued to Granel Representatives near other Grand Lodges, visits made, D'istrict Lecturers appointed, special cornmissions issued, removal of Lodges, decisions rendered, and other matters not of general. interest. The Grand Master announced the death of Brother Charles M. Carroll, Past Senior Grand 'Varden, to whose memory an appropriate memorial tribute was paid. Touching the question of Negro Masonry as it has been recognized by the Grand Lodge of Washington, Grand Master Bullock said: "No doubt a very large majority of the Craft in vVashington are entirely blameless in this matter." He recommended that the resolution declaring non-intercourse with that Grand Lodge be repealed. Speaking of Past Grand Master Upton, no\v the Chairman on Correspondence, Brother Bullock said, "That he is a great man no one can doubt, for he admits it himself." The self-appreciation of the Washington iconoclast is the strongest evidence I have met of his greatness. An admonition fronl E]ng Solomon might be repeated in this instance, "Great men are not always \vise." Grand Master Bullock created one Lodge U. D., and the same \vas chartered during the session. DECISIONS.

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The rulings are plain, simple, practical utterances, and clearly represent the correct principles of Masonic Jurisprudence. Concerning the requirement as to the Past Master's Degree, the Grand l'vIaster decided that he could preside before taking it. I assume that it follows naturally it: he could preside before taking it, the taking of the degree is not necessary to fit him for the position and duties of Master' of the Lodge. Viewing it in this light, our Granel • L.odge long ago dispensed with the Past Master's Degree. A LoJge called to ,vork. in the E. A. Degree need not be opened in the Master's Degree, according to another ruling of G~and Master Bul· lock. He also very properly decided that it was competent to pre· fer charges against a suspended Brother for graver charges than the one for \vhich he had b~en suspended. I am surprised at No. 7, which affirms the eligibility of a candidate whose left hand was off between the ,vrist and elbow. The next ruling was that a man with only one leg can not be made a Mason. If not, why not? Have the l\1asons of Tennessee no cork or wooden legs that theY' could use in cases 'where candidates were lacking in these importan t particulars? l\IASOXIC l:IOl\IE.

Grand 1\1:aster Bullock said, "The pride and joy and crowning glory of Tennessee Masonry is the Masonic Home." He paid a very warm and exalted tribute to the management of this institution, and regarded its success as a proper crown to place on the head of Tennessee J\lIasonry. A Committee on Permanent Endowment of the Home reported the receipt of $3,383 since the last Grand Lodge session. The same ·committee said that the year had brought much of promise and some pledges. The vVashington Centennial celebration received attention from the Grand Master, who stated that as the Grand Lodge had made no provision for Tennessee sharing in the general expenses for that occasion, he had sent his personal check for $100 to aid in the observance o.f the ceremonies. In view of this generous act on the part of the Grand Master, in placing Tennessee side by side with her sister jurisdictions in contributing the amount mentioned, the Grand Lodge very cordially approved his action by returning to him the money. The Grand Master gave interesting and helpful advice to Lodges by making them so attractive, that members will not dinlit and become nonaffiliates for lack of interest in their Masonic homes. Treating of the condition qf the Order, the Grand Master presented a statement showing that for the years 1896-7-8, there had been a net decrease in members of 434. It was assumed of this loss that it was

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caused, in part, by the levying of a per capita tax for the Masonic Home. If such cause produced the loss of Inembership in Tennessee, the friends of the Home are to be congratulated that so few have sought to evade their responsibilities by dodging the claim. I join in the expression of the Grand Master that a better plan could not have been adopted than the one they chose for the support and maintenance of the Home. Missouri tried voluntary contribntions for a few years, and made a most natural discovery that resources from donors would fall short of the demand. As a result of our experience in that line, we adopted the per capita method, and have had ample means to maintain and develop our Masonic Home. Of course there was kicking at the start; there always will be "kickers " in l\1asonry, as in every other department of life. Ten Lodges kicked out of the traces and lost their charters as a consequence of their follY,but in due time they all became penitent, and returned to the fold. They have proved true and faithful ever since, not playing the mule in the least respect. In closing his very business-like message to the Grand Lodge, Grand Master Bullock mentioned a sad incident that had befallen him and his family. There is a pathos in the statement that "The Angels came and took our l~ttle boy, an only son, to live with them." The loss 路of a sweet child is a heavy blow to parents, yet as in this case there is felt in the life of such a sweet influence which remains as a legacy to the bereaved. The young life of the child is a light that gladdens life and home, and gives promise of everything to cheer the future, and when the little life is blown cut by the gusty V\rind of Death the chill that follows is represented by the weeping Mother, who said, "Oh, it is so dark since the light went out in our home. in the death of our child." It would be a pleasure to extend the expression of personal sympathy to Grand Master BuIiock in his bereavement. His Address was most cordially commended, and met with hearty approval on the part of the Committee on Jurisprudence. The committee expressed to him heart-felt sympathy in the loss of his child. l

The Grand Secretary submitted a report that he had路 handled, during the year, $41,279, which included a balance from last year. He .had disbursed $21,829. The Grand Secretary's report was brief and business-like. It included the statement as to Grand Lodge dues received, and a donation to the Endowment Fund 路of the Masonic Home. Owing to the tardiness ,of Lodge Secretaries, a number of them had not sent in their returns. Our Brother Garrett is enjoying an experience common to this writer. A very interesting report was rendered by the Board of Control of Masonic Home. This report embra~ed an account of farming operations, permanent im-

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provements in connection with the Home, religious service conducted on Sabbaths, the school connected with the institution, and the health of the inmates of the Home. The average 1i.umber of inmates was reported at 108 per month. Medical services for the year had only been $24. The Christmas season was one of enjoyment to the members of the Home family, who had not been forgotten by loving friends. This statement was followed by an exhibit of the finances of the institution, which I judge to be in a very healthy condition. With the election and installation of Grand Officers, the Eighty-Sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee 'was closed in A1\IPLE FORM. COHHESPONDENCE.

The review was prepared by M. W. Bro. George W. Morgan, P. G. "\vho signs his name "for the committee." The work was evidently a laborious one, as he examined fifty-seven Grand Lodge journals. ...L\.n examination of the review reveals the presence of an unusual number of extracts. It is due the committee to say that where conlments were in order, they were not wanting, and fully covered the ground. Replying to some criticism of Brother Titcomb, of Alabama,. Committee on Correspondence, he presented a case. A Tennessee Lodge had tried and expelled a member because of his statement on the witness stand in court respecting the character of a member of the Lodge. Brother B., the witness, being asked the question, "'Are you acquainted with the general reputation of A.? if so, is it good or bad?" Brother B., acting under his oath, declared the reputation of Brother A. to be bad. He was then asked, "Is he entitled to full faith and credit on oath in a court of justice?" Answer: "He is not." Brother B. was tried by his Lodge, as stated above, and expelled for his testimony. On appeal to the Grand Lodge, the verdict of the Subordinate Lodge was revers,ed, and Brother B. was restored to membership. It is the opinion of this writer" that if he was on the witness stand, under similar circumstances upon the solemn sanction of his oath to give an opinion concerning the veracity of some Masons, he would be compelled to answer as did Brother B., in the case mentioned. I know such a Mason whom I would not believe on oath, because I could notrSuch might tell the truth, if unconscious of the fact. The reason for such opinion on my part is found in the fact of knowing such character never to tell the truth. Our Proceedings for 1899 received a notice covering five pages, embracing a very full and condensed review of the transactions of that session. :tIe appropriated, approvingly, in large measure from the Address of M. W. Bro. Allen, our Grand M.~

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Master. Commenting on some of his decisions respecting the la'v in favor of "cripples," Brother Morgan said, "Would it not be better to let the old regulation stand ,vithont explanation, that is the applicant is capable of receiving and imparting the work." The theory of some in Missouri is that a pers,on with wooden legs and arms can receive and impart instruction in the Ritual. Hence the enactment of a law by the Grand Lodg~ admitting any and all persons to the JHysteries of lVlasonry who can conform to our requirements by "artificial methods or appliances." Brothe'r Morgan spoke of the address of Brother Boyd, and called it a "superb oration," from which he made a liberal extract. My report on Correspondence for 1899 was liberally dra\vn upon, with terms of fraternal approbation. Brother Morgan was very complimentary to this writer, being both cordial and fraternal. He corrected errors made in quoting from my report, and places the responsibility on the "proofreader" as well as on the "'types," though possibly it might be in part owing to his "rheumatics." I regret the necessity of calling the attention of Brother Morgan and "Brother .John," the Grand Secretary, and suggest that they get after the printer or binder. The Journal of Proceedings now under review astonished me when I came to look up certain Grand Lodge reviews. In one instance, a full form was \'\-Tong end up, and t\'velve pages "were not stitched, but scattered loosely and promiscuously. Perhaps the one who stitched the Proceedings, had something to do "\X/ith this, or even the "devil" may not have been innocent of things. Brother Morgan closes his excellent review by appropriating approvingly the address delivered by President McKinley, at Mount Vernon, when the Washington Memorial services "were celebrated. vVbile his report 路was prepared under adverse and trying circumstances, he haVing been at an infirmary for treatment, the work is in keeping with his past efforts, which have elicited' general co'mmendation. I rejoice to learn, from his statement, that he is on the highway to. restored health. I regret to notice the fact that he has been superseded as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, and that another takes his place. When the new committee wins his spurs, and comes to the front, as has Brother Morgan for the last four terms, he will be welcomed into the 'guild with ","arm and fraternal appreciation. Until then, he must "bide his time." While taking official leave of Brother Morgan, I extend to him pers,onal greetings, expressing the hope that a.t some time, somewhere, we may n1eet in the flesh, and have a good, hearty, old-fashioned "shake." J Al\IES H. l\1CCLISTER. Morristoyvn, Grand :JYlaster. JOHN B. GARRETT, N~shville, Grand Secretary. HENHY H. INGERSOLL, Knoxville, Com. on Correspondence.

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TEXAS-1899. SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Territorially speaking, the Texas jurisdiction is the largest in this country. It is large in many other respects, and sends out one of the largest journals of its transactions of the season. Its Proceedings embrace a great variety of matter, all of which evidence great care and due 'consideration. The Sixty~Fourth Annual Communication was held in Houston, December 5, 1899. Present, M. W. Samuel R. Hamilton, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. John Watson, Grand Secretary, and a full corps of Grand Officers, and fifteen Past Grand Masters. Representatives were present from 391 of the 638 Lodges on the roll. There were nine char.ters granted during the session, and the total membership shows up 28,141. The membership is printed by Lodges in the journal, which increases its size to a very considerable extent, requiring nearly 300 pages for that purpose. vVhat good can result from such publication has not yet been revealed. ADDHESS.

A lengthy and engaging exordium of four pages introduces the Address of the Grand l\1:aster, which covers forty-five pages of the Journal. Following his exordium he paid due tribute to the dead of sister jurisdictions, and recorded the loss sustained by their own Grand Lodge in the death of M.. W. Bro. Alfred S. Richardson, P. G. M., who served the Craft in Texas as Grand Master in 1889. He had also served as Grand Commander of Knightss Templar in that Grand Jurisdiction in past years. The Committee on Memoirs re~ ported at some length, paying a high tribute to the worth of the deceased, and in concluding their report, said : "No one was better prepared than he for the last summons, and while we mourn our great loss, we have the consolation that our loss is his eternal gain." Grand Mast~r lIamilton presented in detail, and in elaborate form, various matters that had claimed his official consideration, such as the constitution of Lodges previously chartered, appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters, of Grand Representatives, removal of Lodges, discipline in a number of cases, special dispensations granted .to confer degrees out of time, and forty-three official rulings rendered. l\1asonry in Cuba claimed his attention at length, concerning which he said, that it was with pleasure they welcomed Masons of Cuba after the clouds of adversity had been brushed away. The subject of a Supreme Grand Lodge having been

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presented to 'him by some Grand Master ~ he said, "That the Grand Lodge of Texas had, on several occasions, disapproved of such an organization, and he declined to take any part iIi the proposed movement." He submitted the question' of re-incorporation of the Grand Lodge of Texas, which subject 'was duly considered by the Grand Lodge, but, on account of its importance, referred to a committee for future action. The Washington Centennial received ample consideration at his hands, and was commended by the Committee on Grand Officers' Reports. The Grand Master had appointed representatives of his Grand Lodge to attend the Centennial ceremonies at lVIoun~ "Vernon. l\IASONIC I:IOl\IE.

This ne,v and important institution received the fullest consideration by the Grand lVIaster, ,vho stated that they had accumulated an endowment of $100,000 as 'well as a donation of 200 acres of land located near the city of Fort v\Torth, and had contracted for the erection of the nlain building; the corner-stone had been laid with inlpressive cerenlony. He said the completion and acceptance of the main building and路 other improvements, and the successful inauguration of this great charity marked an important epoch in the Grand 'Lodge history. The Board of Dire'ctors of the Home subnlitted a lengthy and detailed report of the enterprise and its present advancement. Fronl this report it is learned that they had contracted for and completely furnished accomnlodattons for some fifty children, being also the residence of the Superintendent and lVlatl~on. This building cost something over $23,000. The total anlount expended in buildings and improvements footed up $46,641The Board stated that the property and assets of the Home would be estimat~d to be over $50,000, including land, buildings and other improvements. I find another statement that the money at interest, over $100,000, cash on hand and amounts due, added to lands and improvements will make the total holdings of the Home, $176,000. The Board stated that they had received applications for admission t6 the Home of eightY"nine children and twenty-two widows, and that there ,vere others waiting to be admitted as soon as there -was any probability of their being received. A proposition ,vas mentioned as to building a dormitory at a cost from $7,000 to $9,000, thus enabling the Board to accommodate about 100, including a reasonable percentage of widows. The Board said that they had not yet arrived at any approximate estimate of the cost per capita of the maintenance of the Home. The Board expected to reduce the expense of maintenance to $100 per year per capita. The income, in the way of interest, from various funds will amount

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to $7,000 or $8,000, and $7,000 from the Grand Lodge funds added to the above 'will give them some $14,000, which will barely enable them to keep 125 inmates. The report of the Board is a clear presentation of the practical operation of that institution, and is a satisfactory exhibit of its outlook for the future. Th.e Address of the Grand Master was commended by the Committee on Jurisprudence, 'who express'eel approval of the conservative course Dlanifested in his administration. Concerning the decisions rendered and considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence, it is found that these rulings were generally approved. A few exceptions \vere taken to some of the forty-five official delive~ances of the Grand Master. The standard of Jurisprudence in a Grand Lodge, in a large measure, presents the intelligent thought and conservative judgment of given' Grand Lodges. It is an observable fact that the Grand Masters of our American Jurisdictions, with the rarest exceptions, have sho'wn capacity, judgment and sound views on the many questions claiming thelr consideration. vVith fe'west exceptions, the official rulings of Grand Master Hamilton are to be commended. Perhaps those to which this writer takes exception are imbedded in the law and 'established procedure of that Grand Jurisdiction. I shall, therefore, offer no criticisnl, except 'where broad IVlasonic principles may be involved. I am pleased to note that he decided, and the ruling was approved, that in rendering the Masonic Burial Service, the Lodge must have exc.lusive charge of the funeral, other'wise it must take no part. This ruling grew out of the fact that a Knight Templar requested burial by his Commandery, and the Lodge ,was expected to do "escort duty." The decision of Grand' l\1aster Hamilton was eminently proper in that a Lodge can never, under any circumstances serve in a subordinate capacity, and do escort duty for some other organization. The Grand Master properly said, "That unless a Lodge buries a Brother, it has no right to appear in public on such occasion." Where a deceased Brother expressed a desire, before death, to be buried jointly by the Masonic Lodge and the Odd Fello'ws, the Grand Master held the same view that obtains in Missouri, that "If a Masonic Lodge buries a deceased Brother, it nlust have exclusive control of the occasion, so far a.s other societies are concerned." There is a rule in the laws of Texas that a Subordinate Lodge cannot confer a degree, as proxy for a Lodge in another jurisdiction, hence an E. A. or F. C. moving to that State from Missouri, desiring advancement, cannot be passed or raised until a waiver of jurisdiction is secured from his former Lodge, and until he shall have gained twelve months residence in the State, six

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months of which shali be under the jurisdiction of the Lodge applied to. rfhat twelve months restriction as to residence in the State is a most peculiar one. A party applies to a Missouri Lodge, is duly elected by said Lodge to receive the three degrees. We initiate him and pass him here, and necessity. calls him. to the State of Texas. He takes a certificate of dismission from our Lodge, or if you prefer~ a waiver of jurisdiction, which surrenders him to the Lodge in Texas. Accordin~g to the foregoing rulings, which have been approved and is the law in that State, our F. C. must reside within the jurisdiction of that Grand Lodge twelve months before 路he can receive the Third Degree. From such a law, the prayer of this writer is, "Good Lord deliver us." The custom thus established by our Texas Brethren destroys what I recognize as a most important principle in Free Masonry-that of Masonic comity. They thereby refuse to do for others 'what others would be only too glad to do for them under like circumstances. Thus many Masons who have been initiated and passed are deprived of the benefits and privileges. of the institution to which they are well entitled, being '\vorthyand well qualified. Some one seems to have been advertising Masonry on his business sign in Texas by having the square and compasses painted in large characters thereon in front of the store. This being r~ported to the Grand Master. he 'advised that the Brother be requested to remove these Masonic emblems from his business sign. It was suggested that if fraternal efforts and Brotherly admonition were unheeded, and the party continued to :violate the restriction of the Grand Lodge, he should be placed under charges, and duly disciplined. The Grand Master enjoyed the highest confidence of his Brethren in that jurisdiction, and the very earnest commendation from the proper committee. YISITOR.

1'he record states that the Grand Master of the Grand I..lodge of 'Vera Cruz, Mexico, was present, and was presented bya committee of Past Grand Masters when he was received v\rith the Grand Honors and invited to a seat at the left of the Grand Master. IVIany' and varied reports were rendered by committees during the session, especially on grievances and appeals, a good share of the journal being occupied by this class of business. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The report on this interest was rendered by M. W. Bro. Thos. M. Matthews, Chairman of the committee. It covers 103 pages, and

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contains notices more or less brief of forty-four Grand Lodges in the United States, four in Canada, and two in foreign lands. The report of Brother lVlatthe\vs is always carefully prepared, and is a condensed view of the transactions of the Grand Lodges examined. He is a little spicy in his comment on Arkansas, where it is known that the Correspondence report (costing some $200 ) was dispensed \vith, and yet, as Brother Matthe,,"s says: "The Grand Lodge payroll for mileage and' per diem amounts to about $4,000." Brother 1fatthe\vs should remember that it is very difficult to break the hold upon the "public crib" of those who have once gotten a taste of the good things incident to a pay-roll. Reports on Correspondence and other matters of vital interest to a Grand Lodge may be thrown into the background, but the pay-roll must always be in evidence. The review of Brother Matthews is vtell written, con路 servative in tone, and an up-to-date work. I gather from his reVIew of Illinois that he does not favor the "topical plan" adopted by Brother Robbins. From an incidental remark in his report, I learn that Brother Matthews Senior is a Doctor of Medicine, and has a son of the same name who is a doctor of Dental Surgery. I will know hereafter how to call. him, which will be "Dr." Matthe.ws, Senior. I had formed an opinion from the tone of his reviews, through the passing .years, that it was Rev. Thos. M. Matthews, .D. D. Removing the latter title, I will expect to learn of his success in curing the illness to which flesh is heir, rather than looking after their souls. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1899 received most courteous recognition in three pages of his report. He mentioned the fact that the Grand Lodge Proceedings of Missouri are mailed to him immediately after being printed, thereby enabling him to review our work for the year before their session convenes early in December. A condensed view was taken of the transactions of our session, held at Kansas City. The Grand Master's Address, the oration of Brother Boyd, and other matters were duly com路 mented upon. My report on Correspondence claimed all the consideration that was due it, ending with the most generous expressions of kindness and friendship for this writer. I note the Committee on Finance apportioned $200 as a compensation to Brother l\Iatthews for his report on Correspondence. R. M. LUSK, Bonham, Grand Master. JOHN W..\.TSON, Houston, Grand Secretary. T. M. MATTHEWS, M. D., Athens, Com. on Correspond.

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UTAH-1900. It is always a pleasant duty to review the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge.路 Sentimental reasons lie at the bottom of such pleasure because I know' Brother Diehl personally the Grand Secretary. At the same time, I have cause for admiring the grand character and noble purposes of the Craft in that priest-ridden State. Masonry stands for far more in that jurisdiction than is known beyond its limits. It is like a bulwark reared against the corruption and villainy of the leaders of. the most infamous dynasty on this continent. Masonry stands majestic and massive, as do the great mountains of the West. The Twently-Ninth Annual Communication was held in Masonic Hall, in the city of Ogden, commencing on the 16th day of January, 1900. M. W. Bro. James D.. Murdoch was Grand Master, Christopher Diehl, Grand Secre.. tary, and other officers were present, with six Past Grand Masters. Following the opening, an address o~ welcome was delivered in behalf of the officers and members of Weber Lodge, No.6, by Brother 1. M. Fulton, Master of said Lodge. The w'elcome thus accorded was suitably acknowledged by the Grand Master. The Committee .on Credentials noted the presence of representatives of nine chartered Lodges in the Jurisdiction, and one Lodge U. D. In these Lodges there is a total membership of 867. The record shows that there was an increase of sixty members during the yeai'. The incom~ from all sources amounted to $1,893. t

ADDHESS.

An Address occupying twelve pages of the journal was furnished by the, Grand Master, who stated, "The march of Free Masonry in this jurisdiction has been onward; prosperity has at.. tended us in all our works." A tribute was paid to the "Honored Dead," by the Grand Master, who noted the decease of a Past Junior Grand D'eacon. The Grand Master stated that his official acts for the year had not been numerous or extensive. He was pleased to announce that not a single question had been referred to him for decision during the term. One Lo'dge had been created, U. D., and received a charter during the session. The Grand Master regretted that he had not been ~ble to carry out his original intention of visiting each Lodge in the State. The Lodges visited extended due hospitality to him, and the Grand Officers who were his traveling companions. Quite a lengthy a~dearnest exhorta..

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tion was delivered concerning the standard work. He found in his visits that there was such digression from the standard work, caused by new phrases introduced) things substituted or added, that he did not really know "whether he was ina Utah Lodge, or a Lodge of some other jurisdiction. A very earnest and urgeut plea was made in behalf of insurance being carried on the properties of Lodges. Foreign relations are reported as the very best with every legitil1tate Grand Body on the earth. He then referred to the Grand Lodge of Washington concerning "Negro Masonry," and left ~he ~mpression that said Body was not legitimate. He had received a circular from the Grand lifaster of the Grand Lodge of vVyoming asking his opinion all the establishlnent of an institution that might be termed a '-'Supreme or Sovereign Grand Lodge." The Grand Master assured him that the Grand Lodge of Utah was an independent and sovereign Grand Lodge. The La'ws of his Grand Lodge were recognized as supreme, and '\vould not yield them to any other Masonic power, but would maintain independence of their own Grand Lodge to the end of time. The Committee' on Address echoed the views of the grand Master, and declared each Grand Lodge must be its own arbitrator, and not alloyv any man or body of men to say what they should do in regard to its own affairs. Reference was made to the '\Vashington l\1emorial services, which the Grand Master had attended, accompanieclby Brother Diehl, the Grand Secretary. The Grand l\faster concluded his very practical and admirable address in most commendable terms. The Address was followed by the reports of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. That of the latter was full of details, presenting a record of all matters of interest that had transpired under his supervision during the year. Brother Diehl announced that the past year had witnessed a healthy growth among the Lodges, and good progress had been made. Durin,g no other year in the history of the Grand Lodge had so many degrees been conferred. The nine Lodges in the jurisdiction have in their treasuries cash amounting to nearly $11,000, and own property valued at over $13,000. Brother Diehl gave a brief account of his participation' in the Washington IVlemorial services held at Mount ,Ternon, Va. He said it was the grandest and most solemnly imposing event he had ever witnessed. Brother Diehl is also路 Grand Librarian, and made a report in that interest. I note that the salary allowed him is $600 per year. He ,vas complimented by the Committee on Grand Master's Address as an officer who exhibits painstaking care in all the details of his work. The Grand Lodge of tJtah, upon report of Brother Diehl, Committee on Correspondence, recogn{zed the Grand Orient of

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Belgium, and recomulended an exchange of Grand Representatives. .A.n invitation to attend a banquet \vas given by vVebel' Lodge, No.6,

and accepted, and the Grand Secretary makes a note of the fact that it \vas a most enjoyable occasion. At the close of the session, the "Signet Ring," provided by Past Grand l\1aster, Brother _~. B. Emery, no\v deceased, \vas placed on the finger of the ne\v Grand :lYlaster by the retiring Grand Master. ...-\.ppropriate addresses \vere made by each. This sums up a general revie\v of the doings of the session. The membership of the jurisdiction, by Lodges, follows the closing ceremonies, then came the REPourr ON

CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Christopher Diehl, the Committee on Correspondence, in his usual terse style revie\ved the proceedings of fifty-seven Grand Lodges, and used 112 pages in presenting the work. It is, of course, a thorough revie,,,'". Brother Diehl always does that kind of \vork,. and writes on subjects before him, not treating of foreign matter. Our lVfissouri Proceedings for 1899 were accorded three pages of his space. He termed the Address of Grand Master . L . \.llen, "a ·well prepared paper," and gave a summary of all the transactions of our session. He said: "The Craft in ]Vlissouri is in a prosperous condition~ and Peace and Harmony seem to prevail throughout the entire jurisdiction." lIe characterized the . J. \.ddress of the Grand Orator, Brother Boyd, as "An able and instructive oration." Referring to this. writer,- he said: "An energetic report on Correspondence was presented by Brother Vinci!." Touching physical qualification, he correctly classed me as "A strong advocate of the physical qualification doctrine." To which I reply, no sort of special plects, or· '"hocus pocus" \vill ever induce me to abandon the position and doctrine maintained for forty-five years. I dra·w the line between physical perfectness on the part of the candidate and "artificial appliances," or \vooden legs. Brother Diehl mentioned his visit to St. Louis on his return home from Mount ·Vernon. 'Vhile here, he did me the honor to call and spend a pleasant hour. It was his desire to visit our Masonic Home, which he did, but did not have time in Inaking his report to write up his impression of that insitution. Closing his notice of l\1:issouri, he said of this "'Titer, that his heart .is as warm as it was when we met years ago in the City of the Saints. He introduced a sentiment in some foreign tongue that I did not understand, but got a good, German friend to translate,which means, "May it always so remain." 1.'0 ,,,"hich I respond most heartily and fraternally, "So mote it be." In his conclusion, ·hee

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announced that by decree of his Grand Lodge, the next report on Correspondence \vill be furnished in topical form. While he did not say so, it is easy to read between the lines that he does not prefer that method of preparing reports on Correspondence. Cherishing his kindness, and appreciating the warmth of his fraternal spirit, I take leave of Brother Diehl with the same affectionate regard that has characterized this writer toward him through a number of years. GEORGE VIALL SCHRAl\LM, Ogden, Grand Master. CHRIsrroPHER DIEHL, Salt Lake City, Gr. Sec. and Com. on Cor.

VERMONT-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in the Masonic Temple, city of Burlington, June 13, 5900. M. W. Bro. Winfield Scott Nay, Grand Master was present, with Brother Warren G. Reynolds, Grand Secretary, and a full complement of Grand Officers. Representatives of 85 Lodges were present, with 9 Past Grand Masters, and other Past Grand Officers. There are 105 Lodges in the 'jurisdiction, with a membership of 10,193. The income for the term was reported at some $5,000. ADDRESS.

rrhe Grand Master presented quite an extended Address, embracing a large amount of, business which he deemed proper for the consideration of the Grand Lodge. Following a very interesting exordium he mentioned the death of Brother Allan L. Pease,. Past Grand Senior Deacon. A Committee on Necrology, during the session, presented a lengthy tribute to the memory of the deceased Brother. The Grand Master recorded \vith pleasure that the disturbance created by the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington had been "happily" settled. He announced the re-establishment of fraternal relations with that Grand Body, and the exchange of representatives. The record shows that the Grand :l.VIaster was active in the labors connected with district meetings. I presume that such meetings answer to our district and State Lodges of Instruction. The Grand Master was greatly pleased with the splendid ritualistic work on those occasions. Having attended the larger part of such district meetings, the Grand Master was able to speak from personal observation as to the good results crowning such

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efforts. He recorded the fact that good progress was made in ritualistic proficiency by the Masons of Vermont,and that improvement is noticeable each year. The vVashington Centennial received extended notice from the Grand Master, who attended in person the Washington cerem.onial as well as the Grand Lodge of Virginia while in session. A long list of dispensations, granted by the Grand Master, ,vas furnished, in which it is obs~rved that he granted permission to Lodges to receive petitions at "Special meetings," as well as ballot on applica~ions at called communications. He wisely refused, in two" instances, to allow Lodges to appear in public, in regalia, on hon-Masonic occasions. Three decisions are found in the Address which were of local bearing, and did not seem to command the attention of the Committee on Jurisprudence. A Masonic Home has not yet found a place in the jurisdiction of Vermont. The Grand Master urged upon the attention of his Brethren the need of such an instit~tion, and the importance of Inaugurating, at '0nce measures looking to its securement. The Address of the Grand Master ,vas a valuable business document throughout, and received the Inost cordial commendation of the Committee on Address. The reports of the Grand Secretary and the Grand Treasurer were presented, and both were duly considered and' approved during the session. _-\. beautiful gavel made from olive wood, brought from Jerusalem, ,vas. presented to the Grand Lodge. As the wood was brought from Jerusalem, the original birthplace of Masonry, where once stood the Temple of Solomon, the gavel may properly be called the "Jerusalem'" gavel. It ,vas received, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, in appropriate terms by the Grand Master. The Committee on Grievance reported for the third time in succession that "no business had claimed their attention." The Grand Lodge of Vermont, one year ago, had recognized the Grand Orient of Belgium. Since that action they have learned that said "Orient" recognizes and fraternizes with the Grand Orient of France.. an institution that has been placed outside the pale of pure Free l\rTasonry. In view of the relation between the two Orients, tl1e Grand Lodge adopted a resolution declaring that its action one year ago, in recognizing the Grand Orient of Belgium, be rescinded" and t1;l.at the commission issued to the representative of the Grand Lodge of Vermont be withdrawn. li"or myself, personally, I have given no encouragement to the claim of the Grand Orient of Belgium for recognition, and with , present views as to that institution, I never will do so. Past Grand Master Geo. W. Wing was detained at home by reason of the illness of his wife, and the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution of sympathy which the Grand Secretary was directed to forward imme-

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diately to Brother \Ving. During the session, a Past Grand 1VIaster's apron ,vas presented to P. G. r,,1. D. N. Nichols. The response on the part of the recipient ,vas enlotionaL CORRESPOKDEl\ CEo

The report \vas prepared by l\!I.\V. Bro. IVIarsh O. Perkins, P. G. lVI., and covers 140 pages. Brother Perkins l'evie"wed the transactions of fifty-three Grand Lodges, the work being for .the most part written, 'with occasional extracts. I alU pleased to record that he is conservatively sound on the doctrine of "physical qualifications." COlllmenting upon the decision of a Grand Master that a n1an blind in one eye is disqualified to become a Mason, he pertinently and, appropriately said: "If there is a 11asonic requirenlent to which a man vlith one eye cannot conform, I 11lUst plead ignorance of the saIne." r join him heartily in the utterance recorded. but dra\v the line at the point \vhere "artificial appliances" nlay be brought into use to aid defects in the physical make-up of candidates. In 1'e路 vie"wing our Proeeedings for 1899, he aceordedus three full pages of his space. I-ie sunlluarized very completely the . 4. .ddress of Grand Master Allen, complimenting his general administration. 1ie said; "As an expounder of the lav.r he disl?layed such '\visdam that none of his interpretations, as applicab'le to Missouri, ,vete questioned by the Jurisprudence COlnnlittee of the Grand Lodge.~' Brother Perkins was of the opinion that the Granc1 l\路faster's decisions, involving physical qualifications should have be~n left 'with the Lodges. A brief sunlmary of the report of the Grand Secretary of JVIissouri ,vas given, the ,i\dc1ress of Dr. Boyd, our Grand Orator, was pronouneed "an excellent one," and nlY report on Correspondence was briefly noticed. He informs us that the "last Past Master" of the Lodge is entitled to a seat and a vote in the Grand Lodge, and no other Past Master. From his statement of this custom in their jurisdiction, a Past Master is not such until he shall have vacated the Chair. ...~ liberal extract was Inade from my review on the subject of Masonic Homes. In his conclusion, Brother Perkins said the result fronl his observation of the various Masonic fields was gratifying, and he had experienced much benefit and pleasure in the wor1\:- of review. With assurances of fraternal appreciation to the members of the guild. he closed his interesting and instructive report. 'VVINFIEI..D SCOTT NAY,Underhill, Grand Master. 'VVARREN G. REYNOLDS, Burlington, Grand Secretary.

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VIRGINIA-1899. THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Was held in the city of Alexandria on the thirteenth day of December, 5899. Present, 1\'1. Vol. Bro. R. T. "V. Duke, Jr., Grand Master, R. ,V. Bro. George VV. Carrington, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. There were in attendance, Past Grand "lVlasters, District Deputy Grand Master, Past Masters, and representatives of sister Grand I..Iodges. Missouri was represented by R. W. Bro. George W. \Vright, who was Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, 'and 'being such he was bound to be present, therefore Missouri was represented. The number of Lodges represented not stated. There are 270 Lodges in the jurisdiction, with a membership of 12,836. The tabular statement indicates a small loss in members. The journal under review is far above the usual 路size, and contains 545 pages. Following the opening ceremonies, Grand Master Duke had a very large job on his hands of introducing Masonic dignitaries, who \vere in attendance pr~paratory to the Washington Centennial celebration at Mt. Vernon. The list of visitors embraced Grand lVIasters, Past Grand Masters and others from the Grand Lodges of Maine, Nev:.r Hamp~hire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, !{entucky, Alabama, Indiana, New Jersey, Kansas, l\:fichigan, Can~ ada, Colorado, Minnesota, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Vel'Inont, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, and last and by no means least, Missouri. M. W. Bro. Rev. C. H. Briggs, D. D., our Grand l\tlaster, was very happily in evidence, and.. kept up the reputation of his Grand Lodge vvhen it caIne to making an address to the assembled representatives of the Masonic world. All of the representatives from tlie above named Grand Lodges responded in appropriate terIllS to the introductory address of Grand Master Duke. It must have been a great occasion, and "one long to be remembered bj-1" all who 'were present and participated." ANNUAL ADDRESS.

Grand Master Duke presented a brief Address, covering ten pages, a portion路 of ,vhich was ~evoted to the subject then engaging general attention-the gathering of Masons at the ~omb of Wash路 ington. His welcome to the Grand Lodge was characteristic of the old Virginia Gentleman. He reported all matters that had claimed his official consideration during the term such as laying corner-

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stones, appointments of representatives near other Grand .Lodges, decisions rendered, and the holding of an Emergent COlumunication. This was for the purpose of conferring the Three Degrees on a candidate who 'was bound to leave his home and country for a foreign land as a missionary to the "Heathen Cbinee." From present indications in the land of the "Celestials" it is fair to conclude that that Missionary had better have stayed in \Tirginia. My better half often twits me, as a son of the Old Dominion, with the statement-she being a Kentuckian-that there are but two "celestial kingdoms" l{nown in the universe; one is China, the other Virginia. Drawing my conclusions from foreign news, and having a loving remembrance of myoId Virginia home, I, without qualification, prefer my "celestial" associations in the Mother of States, the Home of Washington, and the land of statesmen. I \vould not be led away, by this diversion, from the fact that Grand Master Duke in his Special Grand Lodge session, conferred th,-.,) three degrees on his missionary candidate at two meetings. It is not to be assumed that the candidate, \vhile \vorthy and well-qualified, had made "suitable proficiency" in the successive degrees to enable him to talk Masonry in the land of John Chinaman. I see our Virginia Brother refused dispensations to allow Lodges to receive petitions from persons so imperfect in body that they could not conform to the ritual without "artificial assistance." I send personal congratulations to the Grand Master of Virginia, notvvithstanding our own Grand Lodge allows us to make Masons of all kinds of "cripples," provided they have money enough to supply defects by "artificial appliances." Virginia Masonry in this, as ,rirginia is in everything, eminently conservative and practical. The Grand l\1aster reported eleven decisions in the . 4. ..ddress, but I have failed to find the conclusion of the Committee on Jurisprudence touching his rulings. In one official deliverance, the Grand Master ruled that a corner-stone cannot be laid on SUl1clay. His reasoning was sound, because 11asonic work cannot be done on Sunday, and the laying of a corner-$tone is as much 11asonic labor as conferring degrees. He stated in one of his declarations, "'Only Past vVardens are .eligible to the Master's chair." I guess the rule is all right, although it sounds a little singular. He announced that "t\VO Lodges cannot be consolidated." I suppose this ruling was founded upon the law or it would not have been made. In Missouri 路we have a hiw that justifies the consolidation of tvvo Lodges where the interest of the Craft would be better served by such course. It may not be so in Virginia, but in Missouri we have had too many Lodges. As a result it has been found that the best

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thing for l\1asonry in some sections of the State, even in towns and cities, is for weak Lodges to unite and thus form strong, active and representative bodies. The Grand Master made a ruling that 路was. very clear and distinct in its opposition to the doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction, a doctrine declared by bim to be "illogical and unreasonable." This is a sound construction of Masonic Juris~ prudence, and is as creditable to the Grand Master who rendered it as many others of his capital sayings. He stated that the titles "Worshipful" and "R. 'V. Master" do not cease when the officers holding such stations, represented by those terms, have retired from the position held.

Grand l\faster Duke called this institution "The gem in our lVfasonic crown; the brightest.. purest and most precious of all onr crown je,vels." He announced that the Home continued in its noble work. He announced relations with sister Grand Lodges as such as should always ex路ist between Brethren of the !vIystic Tie. He paid passing attention to the action of the Grand Lodge of vVashington in rescinding its action taken in relation to the negro question. He mentioned ,vhat is sad ne,vs to all who have knO路Wll Brother Doctor George W. Carrington, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master said he had been deeply afflicted in the loss of. the partner of his joys and sorrows, and extended to the bereaved Brother tender sympathy. I desire to tender as a brother sufferer, as well as a Brother Grand Secretary, my sincere condolence to Brother Car路 rington. In concluding his very good Address, the Grand Master said that "Peace, Harmony and Prosperity exist among the Lodges of this Commonwealth." The Committee on the Grand lYIaster's Address called it a "magnificent one," and approved his official action. I beg to correct myself regarding his decisions, as I find in the report of said committee the following: "All decisions of the Grand Master are approved by your committee; they are all in pursuance of Masonic law and usage." The income, as reported by the Grand Secretary, amounted to something over $17,000. The Grand L'odge of Virginia had in charge the entertainment of Masons of this country at the Washington ceremonial occasion. On the afternoon of the first day, the Grand Lodge was Called from Labor, and the members of the Grand Lodge and visiting Brethren were tendered a superb banquet at Armory Hall~ which had been spread by the Brothers of Alexandria, aided by the la,dies of that city. On the 14th of December, 1899, the Grand Lodge proceeded to

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the historic Mt. Vernon to conduct the ceremonies incident to the observance of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the death of Brother George vVashington. The Proceedings contains the entire ceremony rendered on that occasion, with the addresses delivered. That Inade by Grand lVIaster Duke was one of the superb productions of the occasion, and takes ranle \vith any mental creation of the century. The reports of the several District Deputy Grand Masters路 of the State '\vere furnished during the session, and are printed in the Proceedings. I close this brief review of the transactions of the Grand Lodge of my Mother State, and hasten to notice thE;l report on COltRESPONDENCE.

This ,vas rendered by that charming writer and delightful entertainer, Brother Joseph "V. Eggleston, Chairman of the Committee. It covers 114 pages, and is a superb summary of the transactions of all Grand Lodge journals reviewed. Brother Eggleston comments vigorously on the various topics claiming his attention, and speaks his mind freely and '\vith characteristic independence. He is very qistinct in his utterances in favor of dual Inenlbership, and says a Mason Inay "Belong to as many Lodges at the same time as he chooses.'-' He then asks the question, ",Vhat harm can be done one Lodge if each of its mem~ bel'S at the sanle time hold membership in other Lodges?" Fronl the above it is manifest that a Mason \vho "belongs to as many Lodges as he pleases" nlust be a member of each. Under the la"\vs of Masonry he should render true faith and allegiance to each of the Bodies with which he is connected. Under this view of the situation, I would ask, "Is such Mason liable for Lodge dues to each Body with which he stands related?" Again, suppose that 路among some of the several Lodges to which he belongs he is regarded as acting in violation of the "By-Lavls, rules and regulations" of that Lodge. Will it not have the right to prefer charges, try, and punish him for violation of Masonic law? In doing so, what will the 1\1:othe1" Lodge which made him a Mason, and with which he holds his membership, have to say about this? "No man can serve two masters" is a divine precept. Divided allegiance is not a guarantee of loyalty. While Brother Egglesto~ thinks it will do 路no harm for a Mason to "belong to as many Lodges as he chooses," at the same time I would ask, "What goocl can be accomplished by this multiplied membership ?" In commenting on the subject of, Military Lodges, he said they are poor places in which to properly conduct Masonic affairs, and that there is danger of ad~ ~lasonic

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mitting poor material. Our experience during the "late unpleasant路 ness" confirms the view taken by Brother Eggleston. During the civil 'war, Military Lodges were very numerous in this section of the .. country. Hundreds of Masons were taken into these traveling fae路 tories who never could have seen the inside of a lVlasonic Lodgo at home. After the vvar, such material sought admission into legitimate Lodges in various parts of the country, but in many instances could never be recognized as Masons. The Grand Lodge of l\1issouri refused to create Military Lodges during the unhappy civil strife in our country. , The material taken into l\1ilitary l\1asonic shops floated back into our jurisdiction, only to find a stern and inflexible la\'ll '\\1'hich had been enacted by our Grand Lodge, preventing their recognition by or admission into Lodges in Missouri. Conl111enting on the law of the Grand Lodge of Colorado concerning liquor-selling Mas,ons, or those "who seek to be made Masons while engaged in the sale of intoxicants, Brother Eggleston assumed a position that is quite a surprise to this writer. He assumes that in States \-\1'he1'e liquor is sold under license granted by law, that we are not submitting to the la'ws of the State by prohibiting the admission of such liquor sellers into the lVlasonic fraternity. I suppose that he \vould assume that we are violating the la'\vs of the State by forcing out of Masonry such lVlasons as were authorized 路 by law to destroy homes, life, and happiness by their nefarious business. The poorest plea that I have ulet with from any sourceis offered by Brother Eggleston, in defence of his proposition when he said, "\Vould it not be better to judge each candidate on his merits or demerits, and leave these political matters to politicians?" I would kindly inquire of my Virginia Brother if he regards liquor selling as a. "political" matter? While the State may license a man, to engage in that traffic, there is a moral sidE?' to the subject. t have no hesitation in affirming that the man who engages in any business that is destructive to human life is not engaged in amoral business, but one productive of vice, immorality, ruin and: de~th. Free Masonry is defined to be "A beautiful system of Morals." Then if it encourages, as does Brother Eggleston, or tol.. erates that which is immoral and productive of vice, it had better take down its sign of a "Beautiful system of morals." I thank Heaven, as a Virginian, and an a.dopted son of lVIissouri, that my estimate of Free Masonry rises so far above the views of the Virginia committee, that under no circumstances can a liquor seller enter a Lodge of Masons in this grand old commonwealth; or if a路 Mason should so far depart from this "system of morals" as to

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engage in the business, he would be immediately excommunicate:l. Brother Eggleston was very kind in his treatment of our Grand Lodge Proceedings, and commented briefly upon the transactions of the session of 1899. He calls me to account for a wretchedly bound copy of Grand Lodge Proceedings which fell into his hands. I am happy to say that this is the only instance that I have learned of such defect in the work of my printer among the 2,000 copies sent out fronl this office. Comnlenting upon the suggestion of the Grand l\faster that the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer should give bonds, Brother Eggleston held that such should not be required. He thinks it a poor exhibition of confidence on the part of our institution that it must place under bonds its fiscal officers. When Brother Eggleston has enjoyed the benefits of a long and practical experience, as \vell as observation on this subject, he will come to the conclusion, with this writer, that it is always best to secure that which is valuable in the best possible way. Some years ago a mania broke out among Grand Treasurers for using sacred trust funds placed in their hands. Two Grand 'l"reasurers路 in this jurisdict.ion broke down at a vulnerable point; one of them was not under bonel and never paid t\VO cents on the dollar. The other ,vas heavily bonded, and every cent of his defalcation was made good. In a sister Grand Jurisdiction, the Grand Secretary managed by manipulating figures to get away with $8,000 or $10,000. He was finally detected and sent to the penitentiary for a term of years. This \vriter has handled for widows and orphans a trust fund in the passing years amounting to between $8,000,000 and $9,000,000. He has felt no reflection cast upon him in being required to furnish a bond for the faithful discharge of his duty. As Granel Secretary, I have done business without bond a.nd under bond, and in neither case was there a loss or liability of such. Brother Eggleston prepared a very good general report, and still maintains the standard of a capable, painstaking reviewer. He concluded by saying that "the burning questions in the Masonic world seemed to be, none of them in a state of active eruption at present." W. 'VRIGH'l\ Marion, Grand Master. GEORGE """V. CAHRINGTON, Richmond, Grand Secretary. J. W. EGGLESTON, Richmond, Com. on Cor.

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WEST VIRGINIA-1899. THI'RTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

,Vas held in the city of l\tlartinsburg commencing on the fifteenth day of November, 1889. There were present M. "V. Bro. Joseph

Hall, Grand Master M. VV. Bro. George vV. Atkinson, Grand Secretary, and Past GrandMaster, and a full list of Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers. Representatives "were in attendance from 108 out of the 115 Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership is reported at 6,567, showing a gain of 316. The Grand Treasurer reported funds on hand amounting to $11,654. This is a vigorous and "veIl governed Grand Lodge, and, while not numerically large, it is an important factor in the lVlasonic \vorld. This Grand Lodge" has added names to the list of illustrious Masons who have left their inlpress upon the mind of the fraternity not only in that jurisdiction, but throughout the country. The name of O. S. Long, the fallen and lamented Brother, still lives as one of the distinctive characters of his day. Among the living men of marked ability and character I nlention with due respect to his modesty, the present Grand Secretary, Honorable and IVLW. George "'l\l. Atkinson, P. G. IVL A.lthough comparatively a young man, being fifty-five years old at this \vriting, yet he has accomplished nlore than many of his time, and has evinced ability of a large kind in the various de路 partments of public life, having served as member of Congress from his district, and now filling the honorable position of Governor of his state. In the 'world of letters he is well known, and is a lawyer of high standing. His Masonic record places him side by side with any living lVlason of the day in this country. He was elected Grand l\'.Iaster in 1876. In 1885 he \vas chosen Grand Secretary, and is no\v serving his fifteenth term, during which time he has been the "Triter of reports on Correspondence for his Grand Lodge. It is still a ,vander -with me how so busy a man in civil life could perfoI'n1 the alllount of l\1asonic labor that is annually presented to the Craft. The Grand Lodge Journal, which he brought out in good time, embodying the transactions of the Th~rtY-Fifth Annual session, is nearly as voluminous as New York. The proceedings cover nearly two hundred pages. The membership of the jurisdiction is printed by Lodges. His report on Correspondence covers nearly two hundred and seventy-six pages. These matters, with other subjects included, make a volume of nearly six hundred pages. The journal contains the minutes of thirteen Special Communications besides the annual session.

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ADDRESS.

The Annual Address presented by Grand l\1:aster Hall is of unusual length, and abounds with business throughout, covering sixty pages. His introduction embraced a very charming retrospect of the past, followed by a statement of the loss s,ustained by the death of one of their Past Grand JYlasters, Bro. A. M. Evans, to whose memory he paid a loving tribute. Concerning the deceased, Bro. Atkinson said "That during his administration as Grand Master he had led the fight against Cipher Ritual and made for himself an enduring record." A Lodge of Sorro\v was convened during the session, presided over by the Grand l\1:aster, the purpose of w~ich \vas to commemorate the virtues and worth of the deceased Brother. Appropriate addresses were delivered touching the personal career of Bro. Evans, by Grand Master Hall, Grand Secretar J'" Atldnson, Grand.Treasurer Sterling and Past Grand Master H. R. Howard. Appropriate resolutions were adopted as commemorative of the \vorth of the departed Past Grand l\'Iastel'. The Address of Grand Master Hall embraces a large nUlibel' of subjects \vhich had claimed his attention, such as the institution of Chartered Lodges previously created, special communications, creation of Lodges U. D., dis,pensations granted, Grand Representatives commissioned, and twenty-four decisions rendered. Also an incorporation of a number of letters, showing a correspondence carried on between hinlself and others touching matters that affected the Craft in that jurisdiction. The subject of physical qualification was touched upon, and the conclusion of the Grand Master bearing upon this subject was to the effect that if there is not a stop put to the changes in these customs, Lodges will "Initiate men who have to see with glass eyes, walk by the aid of mechanical legs or feet, or those who have only artificial arlTIS and haIl;ds." It seems from his statement that such work had been done already. He gave it as his opinion that the time had arrived when the Grand Lodge should retrace its steps in this respect. On the presentation of the law relating to "cripples," it seems that our West Virginia Brethren are in exact line with Missouri. I take the liberty to express the hope that that Grand Lodge, as well as my own, may repeal the law allowing such departure from the old paths, and both Grand Lodges place themselves in line with the well-established standards that Masonry, throughout the country, holds in respect to the physical fitness of men to be' made Masons. The twenty-four decisions reported were approved with some nota- . bIe exceptions. Some of the criticisms of the Committee on Juris-

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prudence savored of a rebuke. One ruling, bearing upon the religion of the petitioner, the committee said was unnecessary, holding that a belief in God is the one absolute requirement. The ruling that a Lodge might appear in funeral procession with Knights Templar when they went to perform the burial' service was overruled, and very justly. Many of the decisions of Grand Master Hall were in keeping with the well-established standards of Masonic jurisprudence. He touched upon the condition of affairs in the Grand Lodge of '\Vashington, concerning the Negro question, having informed said jurisdiction that Masons in vVest Virginia could not recognize or hold fraternal intercourse with the Brethren of Washington until such time as the 'former action on the subject should be rescinded, and the steps taken properly retraced. The vVashington Centennial was duly mentioned, and it is found in the Proceedings that a donation of $500 had been made as a contribution to aid Virginia in paying the expense of said celebration at Mt. Vernon. He delivered a very commendable talk on promotion in office, holding that the advancement of a Junior or Senior "Varden of the Lodge to the office of W. IV!. who was without proper qualification, is but "to place a premium upon unfitness, conceit and arrogance." This is wisely discussed. It should be a mark of appreciation of the nlerits of men when chosen to fill the offices of the Lodge. The Grand Master called attention to the subject of the Masonic Home, which has $2,000 as a nucleus for such enterprise, donated one year before by the Grand Lodge. No donations or bequests had been received, and the committee reported t~e money heretof,ore donated had been placed at interest. Grand Master Hall was evidently a ladies' man, and expressed great favor in behalf of the Order of Eastern Star. He expressed the opinion, which be had always held, that the Grand Lodge should permit Lodges in that jurisdiction to allow Chapters of the路 Eastern Star to meet in their rooms, and he so recommended to the Grand Lodge. In consequence of the illness and death of his father, he had not been able to make as many visits to the Lodges as originally contemplated, but those visited accorded him the heartiest welcome. The Committee on Address declared that the Grand M'aster had discharged his duties to the Craft with zeal and efficiency, and was commended for his able adnlinistration. REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

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is still moving forward. His fiscal report sho\ys the state of finances, and an income of $4,839 is reported. Reports of all District Deputy Grand l\fasters 'were furnished in time to find a plaee . in the Proceedings. Mt. Nebo Lodge, No. 91 in that jurisdiction is the o\vner of the Masonic apron "worn by General vVashington 'when he "''''as IVraster of a Lodge. The apron is neatly frauled and \vell preserved. It was made in France, sent to this country to General Lafayette, and by him presented to General vVashington during the Revolutionary 'war, who wore it \vhen he officiated at the laying of the corner-stone of the Capitol building, at Washington City. The Grand Secretary states that at the close of the forenoon session of the First Day., the members of the Grand Lodge., 350 in nunlber, repaired to a sumptuous banquet that had been served for their special enjoyment. He said that it was one of the largest and one of the best gatherings he had ever attended. During the session. charters V\Tere granted to four Lodges that had served their tinle 011 probation. PAST

l\IASTEU'S DEGREE.

The subject of dispensing \vith this degree was up for consideration, and elicited much discussion. A substitute Vlas offered by Grand Secretary Atkinson, declaring that the degree was a misnomer, and that there is nothing in it. He rightly said that it \vas ridiculous to confer such degree, and make a man a Past Master before he"had served as Master of the Lodge. An an1endmen t of thei r law "\\~as proposed, declaring that the so-called' Past l\1aster's degree should be abolished. The proposed change was discussed and endorsed by the Grand Lodge, and goes over to th.e next session, when it vlill require two~thirds of all the representatives present to finally adopt it. The Grand Secretary was authorized to have painted a life~size portrait in oil of Past Grand l\1aster Hall. This ends the revie\v of the Proceedings. I now tllrn to the subject of CORRESPONDEX CEo

Of course M. \V. Bro. George W. Atkinson prepared the report. It contains a review of sixty~four volumes, six of them for two years, and covers, as already noted, 276 pages of the journal. Having devoted considerable space to the review of the attractive Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, I aln limited in a reyie,,~ of the able and interesting report of IVL W. Bro. George W. Atkinson, Conl路 mittee on Correspondence. It is inlpossible to路 do justice to his review, as it abounds with matter covering a very large field. Our

1900.J l\lissouri journal for 1899 \vas favored with three pages of his space. He characterized the Address of our Grand Master ..A llen "as "a very elaborate and able production." A complete summary of everything found in the Proceedings was made. Speaking of the oration of our Brother, Doctor Boyd, Grand Orator, he said it 'was a most admirable Address, and "is a polished production from start to finish." Reviewing my report on Correspondence, he appropriated largely therefrom, with the remark that it is "carefully classified, and ably written." He expressed great disappointment in not having met me at the vVashington Centennial celebration. I reciprocate this expression of disappointment, but circumstances justified this \vriter in devoting his vacation and quest of health to another part of the "Old Dominion." I may say of Brother Atkinson that so far as anything is discovered in his masterful revie'\V he is one of the illost capable and sound \vriters of the clay on Correspondence. Speaking. of the decisions rendered against making a lVlasoll of a one-armed man, he said: "The mystery, in this instance, is that a Brother should hand to his Lodge the petition of a one~armed applicant." Brother Atkinson should remember that 'when the doors are opened by Gra.nd Lodge legislation allowing a departure from the standard touching physical qualification, he' need not be surprised at the inflow of petitions from all the defective material in the land.' Paying his cOlllpliments to Brother Reed, the Grand Secretary of \Vashington, he characterized him as an able Grand Secretary of thirty-eight years service, and remarked: "He is one of the oldest Grand Secretaries in the world in the point of con路 stant service." Brother Atkinson should remember that Brother T. S. Parvin, of Iowa, stands at the head of the list of the "Venerables" in the work of Grand Secretary. Brother Reed may be next,. but Brother Parvin must be crowned King of the "Ancients." In reviewing vVisconsin, Brother Atkinson took occasion to furnish the ablest dissertation on the Divine existence, of His creative power and governing wisdom, that I have found in print. He gave a splendid take-off to infidel scoffings at the Bible, and nobly defended the divine Genesis or origin of man, and the required beliet of every person made a Mason in the one living and true God. Speaking of the action of the Grand Lodge of "\Vashington in rescinding its former utterances concerning the status of Negro IVlq,sonry, he said: "I confess that the backdown of our vVashington Brethren is couched in very equivocating language. It is a good deal like a political platform-you read it downward it means one thing, and you read it up'ward and it means another." He thinks

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that the subject will not do\vn and remain dO\Vll until it is morr; definitely settled, and until our vVashington Brethren flatly and squarely acknowledge their mistake. It is the opinion of this . "'Titer that the shrewdness and tact displayed in getting out of the 'difficulty savored as much of dodging and special pleading by pettifoggers as it did of demagoguery. '1'he review of Brother Atkinson evidences a high moral tone. He being a firm believer in a divine religion, and basing his Masonry upon the Bible, marks him as a conscientious, consistent, and devoted servant of the Most High. In all his productions there is a freshness and vivacity marking the general spirit, that is repre路 sented by the striking picture that is furnished in the Journal of Proceedings. I would like to meet Brother Atkinson and have a ,good, old, hearty "shake" with him. He was born in Virginia, therefore he and I are Brothers, and claim the same lVIotherland as our home. In his conclusion, he thinks that he would feel gloomy if he would cease preparing the reports on Correspondence. I hope that路 his Grand Lodge may not suffer the loss of his services by assigning the work to anyone else. I can appreciate his closing sentence, "I have been at work on this report for six weeks,and am so tired that I can scarcely ","'rite." I can enter into sympathy 1.vith him on the line of being "tired." NEIL ROBINSON, ,GEOHGE

Charleston, Grand Master.

,V....I\..TKINSON, Charleston, Gr. Sec. and Com. on Cor.

WISCONSIN-1900. In a little over one month from the close of the Fifty-Sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge路 of vVisconsin, I路 received the very handsome volume of Proceedings covering some 300 pages. In execution and appearance it equals any of its predecessors, showing that the Grand Secretary, Brother Laflin, is still master of the situation. The session was held in Masonic Building, in the city of Milwaukee, on the 12th day of June. There were present, M. "\V. Bro. Charles E. Whelan, Grand l\1:aster, R.W. Bro. John W. Laflin, Grand Secretary, with quite a number of Past ,Grand Officers, representatives of Grand Lodges, and a large repre~.sentation from Subordinate Lodges.

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An Address of twenty-two pages emanated from the Grand Master, in which he stated, "The year has sho\)rn a conservative, healthful growth in the fraternity." He announced the gain to have been about 200, and that the membership at present is 17,619. Following a charming exordium, he reported having held several Special Grand Communications for Masonic purposes such as dedications of Halls and laying of corner-stones. . Treating the subject of a lVlasonic Home, he said: "There has been some discussion of the advisability of establishing a Masonic Home in "risconsin, but I do not think the time has yet come when the Craft in the State can assume the burden of building and maintaining such an institution." He recommended that the Grand Lodge commence at once the creation of a fund, and that voluntary contributions be solicited looking to t~e establishment of a Home in the near future. The Grand Lodge acted upon this suggestion, adopted a resolution setting apart from the funds of the Grand Lodge, for the next twenty-five years, the sum of $100 annually, to be invested in interest-bearing securities. It was also provided that no Home shall be constructed until a fund sufficient to pay for its erection shall be secured. The Grand Master recorded the loss sustained during the term of three Past Grand Officers who had served the Craft in the station of Grand "\Vardens in past years. The constituent Lodges. had lost, during the year, 280 members. The Grand Tiler, whose picture is found in the Proceedings, had been called from his position by Death. I remember the face of Brother Leonard Barrett, who had served as Grand Tiler for thirty years. The Grand Master had appointed Brother John D. Cromwell to fill the vacancy. The Grand Master referring to the valuable labors of Brother John W. Laflin, Grand Secretary, stated that for over seventeen years he had held the position, and that his .labor had told upon him physically, requiring a vacation. The recommendation of the路 Grand Master that he be given a vacatioI\ of at least two months was adopted, and Brother Laflin allowed \to take a good rest. From my personal knowledge of the Brother, I can only say he richly deserves it. Referring to the fearful loss that had overtaken the fraternity at New Richmond, in June, 1899, the Grand Master stated that the sum of $~O,OOO had been distributed among those entitled to participation in the fund. This money had been raised by subscriptions,increased by an appropriation of the Grand Lodge. The Washington Centennial was路 alluded to, and the statement made that Brother S. S. Barney had attended the ceremonial exercises as the proxy of the Grand Master. Alluding G. L. AP.-IO.

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to the action of the G'rand Lodge of "\Vashington on the Negro question, Grand Master vVhelan said respecting the repeal of their former action, "The resolution, I am satisfied, did not voice the general sentiment of the membership of \Vashington." It may be added with assurance that the action repealing the obnoxious resolution, of that Grand Lodge, failed to satisfy the Fraternity in general. One Lodge had been created U. D. and received its charter during the session. The Grand Master touched the subject of "innovations" in very terse and pertinent terms, saying "I de~ire to protest, most emphatically, against the innovations, \vhich, I understand, are, still being used in some Lodges despite the Edict of the Grand Lodge against the same." This protest, on recommendation of a conlnlittee touching the uniformity of work, was referred to the incoming Grand Officers. I suppose the Grand Master alluded to the extraordinary and super-lofty style of work practised in some of the Lodges, such as I \vitnessed during my vacation in Mihvaukee a fe\v years since. 11y good friend and Brother, .A..ldro Jenks, then Grand Master, was present when '\ve together witnessed the conferring of the Third Degree on one candidate. Not\vithstanding the deliverance of the Grand Lodge, and the presence of the Grand l\iaster, that Lodge put on more agony and style, and performed more extra work that I had ever witnessed. The day following, I visited another Lodge in the city, and witnessed the work in the Third Degree rendered in a simple, and vlhat I considered to be a legitinlate form. From all this, I dra\v some conclusions. The candidate that received the degree with all the extra super-additions being present when the degree was conferred the following day on another candidate, could not fail to notice the difference between what he had received and what was then bestowed upon the other candidate. What his conclusions were I did not learn. I suppose he thought that he either had received too much or the other one received too little. Very often I have been called upon to confer the degrees in our city Lodges, and claim to be fairly proficient in the ritual. Immediately following my Work, one of the "high-flyers"'t confers ~he degrees on another candidate, and does it in such a toh-Ioftical style that my candidate comes to the conclusion that I did not knovi the work, and that he did not receive the full. benefit of his money. Against all such aggregations and introduction of foreign matter, called Masonic ritualism, I most solemnly protest. I hope the Grand Lodge of Missouri, at its next session, will issue a solemn Edict against anything except the simple, and therefore beautiful ceremonies. The Grand Master gave no uncertain sound in his deliverance

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against what he called "running for office in a Masonic Lodge." The 'way he handled office·seeking Masons ought to bring the blush of shame to the cheek of every aspirant for p~sitions to which he was unsuited. The committee concurred in the vie"rs expressed by the Grand JYlaster, and delivered a very practical admonition against such political methods as are becoming too common in our lVlasonic Lodges. This applies both to Subordinate and Grand Lodges. The conlmittee submitted an Edict, which was adopted, declaring it "unmasonic" for a Mason to seek, himself, either personally or by another, to promote his "election to an office in the Lodge or Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of lVIissouri, in 1877, made a solemn declaration against office seekers in that Grand Body. There ,vas :1 local reason for it. One party ·who was aspiring for office had, either in person or through his friends, a circular sent out to all the Lodges in the State, asking their support for him for office. While the Grand I..iodge made its deliverance against such office seekers, the hungry ones have not ceased to ply their vocation of seeking votes to elect them to positions in the Grand Lodge, whether qualified or other'wise. The Grand Master had issued special dispensations to confer degrees out of time in twenty-one instances. DECISIOl\"S.

Nineteen official decisions 'were reported by the Grand Master, a majority of which were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, some were corrected, and two disapproved, they being in can· fEct with the usages; already established. The Grand Master paid a just and deserved compliment to M. W. Bro. Aldro Jenks, Committee on Correspondence, saying that his work was worthy· of study by every Mason. He recommended an appropriation of $100 as compen· sation for his labor. In concluding this hurried review of the Grand Master's Address, I use the terms in commending it "An ideal paper." It received the very cordial approval of the. committee. Grand Secretary Laflin submitted a brief report, the Trustees of the Grand Lodge furnished to that Body a full and complete statement of its fiscal affairs, embracing the reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer on financi~l interests. During the session a fine oil portrait of P. G. Master N. C. Giffin was displayed in the Grand East, and presented in a very felicitous manner to the Grand Lodge by Brother C. C. Rogers in behalf of Brother Giffin. The gift was duly 3:cknowledged by the Grand Master. The Grand Lodge having previously ordered a Past Grand Master's jewel for Brother James G. Monahan, he was invited to the Grand East, and the same was pre-

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sented by P. G. M. Bro. Aldro Jenks in entertaining and eloquent terms. A proposition was submitted that "it is unmasonic for a Mason to be engaged in the sale of intoxicating liquors, to be drunk as a beverage." The record says it \vas referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. The inference is that it will be reported upon at the next session, as I find no mention of it in any subsequent part of the Proceedings. A paper was adopted setting forth the Grand Lodge's appreciation of the services of the retiring Grand Ma路ster, Brother Charles E. Whelan, and tendering him an expression of gratitude for his distinguished services, and the Grand Secretary was authorized to procure a Past Grand Master's jewel to be pre~ sented to Brother 'vVhelan. The Committee on Charity reported in favor of making appropriations t'o several worthy beneficiaries. The installation followed, in connection with which Past Grand Master Littlejohn, styled the venerable father of the Grand Lodge, was called to the chair, while Brother Rogers, just installed Grand Mas~ tel', addressed the Brethren upon the subject of a letter he had re~ ceived. The substance of this letter was to the effect that wealthy Masons should leave, by bequest, something substantial to establish a noble charity such as may be used by needy Masons, their wives and orphans. He stated that the writer of the letter, who was a Mason, had left by 'will the sum of $5,000 for this purpose, to be realized upon his death. Grand Master Rogers made a touching Address in connection with this proposed movement. Nothing further occur~ ring, the Grand Lodge was closed' in AMPLE }fORl\;L CORRESPONDENCE.

The report of 13.7 pages was prepared by my valued friend and Most vVorshipful Brother, . '.-\.ldro Jenks, Committee. He reviewed the Proceedings of all English-speaking Grand Lodges that had路 been re~ ceived, amounting to fifty-eight in number. My already extended notice of the Proceedings of that Grand Lodge will restrict the limits of this review of his work on Correspondence. I notice liis expressed dislike of allowing Lodges to appear in regalia for the purpose of attending divine worship. This dislike does not originate in opp.osition to religious 'Worship or attending divine service, but is based on the ground that appearing in public on the part of the Lodge, for other than Masonic purposes, is to make a display of Masonry. He well said: "A dispensation is not necessary to enable a Mason to worship God." With this writer, Brother Jen.ks holds to the view that the ashes of an incinerated Mason should not have Masonic burial service. To my view, the ,performance of such service over

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the few ashes resulting from cremation would be little short of mockery. The review is made up . out of appropriate extracts from the Grand Lodge Proceedings examined, which received due and proper comments, where necessary. Brother Jenks very pertinently observed that "The Supreme Council of A. and A, S. R. have no jurisdiction over the Symbolic Degrees of Masonry. They cannot trace their right to these degrees to any accepted .authority." The Proceedings of the Grand ,Lodge of Missouri for 1899 received very courteous and complimentary consideration, three pages being devoted to such revie\iv. ...~ll that was proper to be incorporated in his report was drawn from our transactions, Commenting upon the law adopted by our Grand Lodge respecting physical qualification, Brother Jenks said: "This thing of m'aIring eligibility to the degrees of Masonry depend upon the possession and use of a stick of wood comes as near being an absurdity as anything we can imagine." It is not necessary for me to record my unqualified approval of this declaration. Brother Jenks was exceedingly fraternal in his notice of. my report on Correspondence, and regarded my "observations and criticisms as ripe results of a life devoted to Masonry." r:['he reviev,r was followed by a lengthy conclusion of some four pages, in which he referred to the establishment of Masonic路 Homes, the tendency to spectacularize the work by various means, action of Grand Lodges against non-affiliated Masons, the subject of representatives from one路Grand Lodge to another. Concerning the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington rescinding their resolution of 1898, he said : "We find the feeling generally expressed to be one of disappointment that it should have accompanied the formal rescinding of these resolutions with utterances of such an obscure nature that are open to the construction that they are still of the same opinion." Brother Jenks-like myself-does 'not favor the topical form of report on Foreign Correspondence. Ending his' farewell address, he thanked members of the "guild" for路 their words of comrnendation, and concluded his work by appropriating a poem written by Brother Greenleaf, of Colorado, styled aThe Lodge Room over Simpkin's Store." As formerly, I take leave of Brother Jenks with pleasant recollections of personal association, and with fraternal appreciation of his value as a writer and ability as a Mason, fully agreeing with IVI. W. Bro. Mock, of Idaho, "that Brother Jenks always seems to be on the right side of all questions." I record 'with pleasure his continuance as Committee on Correspondence. C. C. ROGERS, Milwaukee, Grand Master. J. W. LAFLIN, Milwaukee, Grand Secretary.

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WVOMING-1899. The T\venty~Fifth Annual Session was held in the city of Chey路 enne, conlmencing the Thirteenth day of September, 5899. Present, M. VV. Bro. J. M. Rumsey, Grand Master, W. L. Kuykendall, Grand Secretary, and a full corps of Grand Officers. Twelve Lodges were represented. There are sixteen Lodges on the roll, containing a membership of 1,044. ...~ neat Journal of Proceedings was sent out by the Grand Secretary, containing the transactions of the session, members by Lodges, Grand Lodge Constitution, and report of the Committee on Correspondence. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master presented an Address of ten pages. He uttered fraternal greetings and congratulations on meeting the Brethren in the Twenty~Fifth Annual Communication. He recorded the death of members of the local Lodges that had been Called from Labor. T'hree dispensations had been granted to do work out of time. The Address contains a circular sent out by the Grand Master to the different Grand Lodges of this country, asking their opinion respecting the establishment of a Supreme Grand Lodge. I am ready to conclude that he did not meet great encouragement. He said sonle approved it; some are sympathetic but non-committal, while others are opposed to the scheme in any form. I wish to put myself on record, in.dividual1y, as belonging to the latter class. We have no use in this country for any such governing Body of Symbolic Masonry. He referred to the Negro question as treated by the Grand Lodge of Washington, and regarded the action of that Body as subversive of well established law, and detrimental to the Peace and Harmony of the institution of Free Masonry. Brother Rumsey on this subject seems to have been on the heavy side of the question, and stood with an overwhelming majority. . A committee assigned to the consideration of this subject presented a very clear and vigorous report expressing regret that the Grand Lodge of Washington had not directly reconsidered everything connected with its action of 1898. The committee clearly indicated the belief that the Grand Lodge of Washington, in repealing its action, did not go far enough, but still left the question open. The Grand Master was not called upon to render any decisions during. his term. As to visiting Lodges, he had endeavored to discharge as faithfully as possible the' important duties devolving upon him as Grand Master. He reported the

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laying of the corner-stone of the Federal Building at Cheyenne under the direction of the Grand Lodge. A fe"v recommendations are found in the Address; one \vas that members suspended for non-payment of dues should be required, to pay dnes for and after the time of suspension, together "with the amount for which sus~ pension was made. This I regard as a fly in the pot of ointment that spoiled all the commendable qualities of a very good Address on the part of the Grand Master. The Committee on Jurisprudence said that in their opinion this recommendation should not be adopted. It "vas assumed that the effect of such rule 'would prevent restoration in a large majority of cases. I am surprised that a man, liberal and generous enough to be a member of the fraternity, would ever project such a recommendation upon the thought of the Masonic 路world. The idea of charging dues "vhen members 'were not members of any Lodge, and requiring them to pay an accumulated judgment against them, together with the amount for which the original judgment ,vas rendered, is so far from true Masonic principle that its presentation to a Grand Lodge not only justifies its repudiation but the general condemnation of the fraternity. That Conlmittee on Jurisprudence deserves the approbation of all good Masons for rejecting the proposition. Grand Master Rumsey recommended the re-establishment of a system of interchange of ,representatives with sister Grand Lodges. The Comnlittee on Jurisprudence reported adversely, and the report was adopted. The recommendation was made that the Grand Lodge take in hand with view to establishing a fund looking to the building at some future time, of a Masonic Home in the jurisdiction. This recommendation met the approval of the Committee on Jurisprudence, and the subject was referred, to be considered at the next annual communication. The Grand Secretary, Brother Kuykendall, submitted a brief report showing that the income for the year amounted to $1,284. He stated' that all the returns and dnes of the Lodges had been received in due time, for \vhich he felt grateful to the Lodge Secretaries. The Committee on Finance appropriated $500 as the salary of the Grand Secretary, compensating hinl for secretarial labor and writing the Report on Correspondence. The Grand Secretary announced that a banquet had been furnished by the members of the Eastern Star, and that said entertainment "vas a decided success. CORRESPONDENCE.

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met during the closing days of 1898. His wife, "rho traveled do\vn life's pathway for more than forty years with him, had been taken from his home and life by death. She, in her young life, strength and beauty had follo\ved his fortunes, before the day of railroads, through Kansas, Colorado and vVyoming, to share in his joys and sorro\vs as a true helpmeet, loving w.ife and mother. I extend to Brother I{uykendall my sincerest personal and fraternal sympathy in his bereavement, and conlmend him to the God of grace and .love \\rho heals the wounded heart and calms the troubled soul. The review embraces a long report prepared by Brother Kuykendall, at the instance of the Grand Master, on the subject of Negro Masonry as favored by the Grand Lodge of Washington. As this subject is no\v out of court, it need not be considered here. The general report of Brother Kuykendall embraced very brief notices of the Grand Lodge Proceedings examined. Strange to say, Missouri for 1898 was overlooked, or at least not noticed. He closed his fourteenth report with good will to the Brethren everywhere and for mankind in general. E. P. BO'Vl\:I:AN, Newcastle, Grand IVlaster. vVl\L L. KUYKEND},.LL, Saratoga, Grand Secretary.

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The following Grand Lodges did not furnish their Proceedings until after IllY revie\v had been finished and printed. The notice of these must fall under another head. The Journals of Indian Territory, Ne"v Hanlpshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and vVashington for 1900 are Inissing.

MAINE-1900. 'rhe Grand Lodge of Maine held its Eighty-First Annual Communication in Masonic Hall, Portland, beginning May 1st, 5900. Four months thereafter I received the Journal of Proceedings. My report being finished, a hurried notice of the doings of the Grand IJodge "vill be given and placed in the addendum. This I prefer to waiting one year before reviewing the Proceedings. M. "V"l. Bro. \Vinfielcl S. Choate, \vas Grand Master, and R. ,V. Bro. Stephen Berry, Grand Secretary. A full complement of Grand Officers, ,vith many Past Grand Officers appeared, as shown by the report of the Credential Conlmittee. Said Committee reported present the representatives of 183 Lodges. Fronl the recapitulation, it is learned that there are 195 Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 22,277. All the Lodges were credited with "making returns in time." The total gain reported, amounted to, 112. The "Grand Lodge receipts" footed up $8,281. The Grand Lodge has on hand as "Charity Fund," $32,306. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Choate presented an extended business Address, covering twenty~one pages. In opening, he stated that it was proper to pause and pay loving tribute to their honored dead. During the year the Senior Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, M. W. Bro. Hiram Chase, had "laid aside the working tools and was at rest." Agree~ ably to his wish, ~he Grand Lodge was convened by the Grand Master, and ,on the 8th of April, 1900, "the full burial service was per-

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formed," and the remains of the departed "placed in the family tomb." Brother Chase was elected Grand Master in 1858, and reelected in 1859. He was in the eighty-third year of his age, and ha(l been a Mason over fifty years. Speaking of the "Condition of the Craft," the Grand Master said, "it appears the Lodges, as a whole, are in a very prosperous concHtion." Numerous dispensatio~s had been granted to meet exigencies not provided for by la\v. Several practical rulings on Masonic procedure were reported. From a custom in the Grand Lodge, these decisions go over one year, and a report thereon will be made at the next session. I wish Brother Drummond would inform me as to the effect of such decisions pending their consideration by the Conlmittee on .Jurisprudence. If they beconle operative from and after the time of their rendition by the Grand Master, would not a reversal by the 'committee one year later produce confusion? If not operative after the Grand Lodge session at which they are presented, what is their use? Speaking of the affairs of the Gran Dieta of Mexico, Grand Master Choate well said, "Masonry seems to be in a somewhat unsettled condition in Mexico, and there seems no other course open but to a"wait the outcome." 1"'he Grand Master reported his attendance upon the "Ceremonies commemorating the OIle hundredth anniversary of the death of Washington," in the company of M. 'V. Bro. Josiah H. Drummond. He gave a brief history of that most interesting occasion. The Address of Grand Master Choate was well filled with local matters appertaining to the interest of the fraternity which he had so well and wisely governed eluring his term. A Lodge was created by the Grand Lodge under dispensation during the session. The business claiming attention \vas disposed of with due speed, and the labors of the session closed on the morning of the third day. CORRESPONDENCE.

Of course the report on Correspondence was made by the Prince of reviewers, M. W. Bro. Josiah H. Drummond, Past Grand Master, \vho, by common consent, stands at the head of the American guild. 1"'he report covers nearly 300 pages, and is of the same clear and forceful kind that has' ever marked the labors of this veteran writer. His trumpet never gives an "uncertain sound." He stands for, a:D:d represents Masonry of the concrete, rational and legitimate type. I admire him personally, and esteem him Masonically, because of the good work he has done. No breakwater eve~ withstood and hurled back the assaults of encroaching floods more effectually than did Brother Drummond the attempts of a boastful, bilious innovator in

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the Grand Lodge of Washington. The answer of Brother Drummond given that special pleader, has taken the case out of c路ourt. .A.. very complete and satisfactory review was made of the Proceedings of our Grand Lodge session of 1899, in which the Address of Grand Master .A.llen received due attention. The oration of our Grand Orator, Rev. Dr. Boyd, was commended as a "very able and instructive" one. Brother Drummond in commenting on my report, said "it is almost wholly written, and is a very full abstract of the Proceedings, with occasional brief comments, but the comments are so mixed with the abstract that it is somewhat difficult to distinguish one from the other." I have examined my review in the light of the foregoing criticism, and sought honestly to fintl its cause. My report was free from extracts, and only occasional quotations made, with the usual marks to designate them. A running history of the doings of sister Grand Lodges, incorporating ideas, so far as required, to represent the facts, has been my custom as a reviewer, since abandoning the use of scissors and paste. I prefer this method to any in vogue. 'Vhere necessary, more than "occasional brief conl1nents" are never wanting in my presentation of matter for the readers of tlle report. Brother Drummond closes his elaborate work by saying that "the year has been one of general prosperity; the increase in membership is larger than for several years, and, save the \Vashington matter, a very great degree of harmony has prevailed." Respecting the "Washington Centennial Observance," he said, "in our judgment. no other event has happened in the century just closing that has so greatly strengthened the bonds of Brotherhood among the Craft." WINFIgLD S. CrrOA'l'E, Augusta, Grand Master. ST}~PHEl'\ BERRY, Portland, Grand Secretary. JOSIAl-I H. Dn,ul\LMoXD, Portland, Com. on Cor.

M ISSISSI PPI-1900. EtGHTY"SEOOND ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATiON.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of rv.reridian, February 21, 5900. The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Wm. Starling, having been absent from the jurisdiction since August of the previous year, R. W. Bro. H. H. Folk, Deputy Grand Master, presided. Six nlonths following the close of the Grand Lodge, I obtained a copy of the Proceedings by writing for the same. In consequence oOf the late hour when the journal came into my possession, and the fact that

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my report on Correspondence had already been completed, a very brief notice of the transactions of Mississippi will be given. There ,vas a full complement of Grand Officers present, with fourteen Past Grand Masters, and other Past Grand Officers. The record says at the opening there were present, representatives of more than 20n Lodges. The final report of the Committee on Credentials indicates the presence of representatives of 238 out of the 280 Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership is reported at 9,580, showing a gain of 204. The Acting Grand Master, R. VV. Bro. Folk, presented a brief summary of his official work. He noted the deaths of two Past Grand Officers, Brother T. G. Sellers, Deputy Grand Master in 1895, and Brother Jacob Peebles, who was at one time Tiler of the Grand Lodge. He submitted the decisions of Brother Starling, the Grand l\JIaster, together with his official rulings, which 'were local in their application and sound in principle. He had granted numerous aispensations to do things outside of the law, such as conferring degrees out of tinle. He created one Lodge U. D. Five Lodges received 'charters during the session. It is to be presumed that four of them had been working U. D. previously. Other matters treated in the Address ,vere of local and no general interest. IVIention ,vas made of the vVashington CenteJ?nial ceremonies, which he had been unable to attend, but the Grand Lodge was duly represented on that occasion. He gave passing consideration to the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, and his discussion of the subject 'was duly reported upon by a committee. The finding of said committee was "The action of our Grand Lodge, last year, in severing relations \vith the Grand Lodge of yVashington ,vas not taken too .soon, nor \vas its action too emphatic." It is proper to observe that the Grand Lodge of Mississippi has not rescinded its action, severing fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Washington. The .A.cting Grand Master in concluding his brief paper paid a tender tribute to IvI. \V. Bro. Speed, vlho had at one period during the term been seriously ill. He said, "The love we all bear him is sacred,. and -I know you will all rejoice with me at our privilege of once nlore clasping him by the hand." Brother Powers, Grand Secretary, submitted his annual report embracing financial and general statements. The income, from all sources, amounted to $7,407. In his report he brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge the "Natchez Protestant Orphan Asylum." He路 said the institution continued the good work of receiving orphans and training them for usefulness in life. He commended this institution to the patronage of the Grand Lodge, and asked for an annual appropriation in its interest. During the session, a resolution was adopted declaring

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it to be the sense of the Grand Lodge that it is unluasonic for anyone, aspiring to an office in the Gr::tnd Lodge or Subordinate Lodges, to solicit votes. rrhe Grand Lodge of Mississippi is determined to establish and maint~in a Masonic Home. 1Nith this in view, a resolution was a~optecl levying an assessment for the Endowment Fund of the Home, the sum of tvventy-five cents for each member on the roll to be paid at the time vvhen the Grand Lodge dues are sent to the Grand Secretary. The Trustees of the proposed Masonic Home reported the SUIn of $24,247 in hand, consisting of bonds and eash. This is a good showing, and in due time will result in the establishment of an Asylum of Love for the needy and dependent ones of that jurisdiction. From an intimation found in the Proceedings, the Grand Lodge of Missi'ssippi is a 1ittle hard up for cash. 'rhe Finance Committee recognizing the gravity of the financial condition, urged upon the Brethren to go slowly in the matter of appropriations. The reason for this caution was found in the fact that the liabilities of the Grand Lodge exceeded its resources by a considerable sum. The Committee on the State of tile Craft reported an "increase of membership, dissemination of more light, and a sincere desire in nlany sections of the State to build tip the '\vaste places, and advance the general interest of the fraternity." The report fronl the Comnlittee on Masonic Law, reported and submitted by 1\'1. 'V. Bro. Speed, is a clear and forcible representation of the principles of lVlasonic Jurisprudenc~. The committee said, respecting a member of the Lodge who disclailned his belief in the existence of God, that it ,\~rould be vvell to let him go in peace by taking a dimit, 'while some thought he ought te be disciplined; all agreed, hO'wever, that he must be gotten rid of. In the opinion of this 'writer, the sooner such material is put out of the Temple the better it would be for the institution. vVhen a man beeomes so \vise in his own estimation as to declare that there is no God, he is a dangerous elenlent among men who believe in the Divine existence, and should be sent-like Judas-to his own place. In consideration of the distinguished services renqered by Brother H. H. Folk, Acting Grand l\1aster, a resolution was adopted conferring upon him the honorary title of "Past Grand Master" in the jurisdiction of Mississippi. The record says it was adopted unanimously by a rising vote. The reports ,of the various District Deputies are printed in the Proceedings, followed by the membership of the jurisdiction printed by Lodges. ...-\.n announcement is found in the journal, written after the Grand Lodge had closed its session., E!tating that as the pages of the journal were passing through the press, the death of Past Grand Master and Ex-Governor John M. Stone, had taken place at Holly

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Sprtngs on the 26th of l\tlarch. He was buried with military and lVIasonic honors. Bishop Galloway, an eminent divine, paid a beautiful tribute to his life and character. Grand Master B. V. White presided at the ceremony, 'while the College cadets belonging to the institution of which deceased was president, fired a parting salute over the grave. 'rhe record says that he presided over the Craft in 1881, and was Custodian of the Work when he died. He Occupied high places in Church and Masonry, and had been a representative in the Legislature of his State. At the annual session of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, held in February, 1899, M. W. Bro. Jno. :LVI. Stone, Grand Master, was present and presided. The question naturally arises in my mind, was the deceased Past Grand Master, Ex-Governor Jno. M. Stone, the same Jno. M.. Stone who was the Grand Master in 1899? I am unable to determ.ine. COHHESPONDENCE.

Hurried attention to the work of Rev. Brother Andrew H. Barkley, P. G. M., as "Reporter on Correspondence," is all my time win allow. He reviewed the work of forty-nine Grand Lodge Journals, and used 112 pages in his gleanings. It will not be questioned by any reader of his report that Brother Barkley has proved Ilis entire familiarity with scissors and paste. By this method he paid the highest compliment possible to the work of Grand Lodges in appropriating so largely from their transactions, and thus furnished his readers a fuller and more complete view of what had been done~ Our Missouri journal for 1899 received the compliment of six pages. 'rhe space thus allotted us was almost wholly occupied by appropriations from the Journal of 1899. Speaking of the Address of Grand Master .A.llen, he said, "It was one of his happiest efforts." The address of R. W. Bro. Webb, of the Grand Lodge of Kansas~ bef~re our Grand L路odge in session at Kansas City, was largely drawn upon by Brother Barkley. Two pages of the Address of M. W. Bro. Allen,' Grand Master of Missouri, .followed, and two pages more were culled from the address of our 'Grand Orator, Rev. Doctor Boyd. Speaking of that address, Brother Barkley remarked, "It is not only an admirable address, but a masterly argument on behalf of the institution of Free Masonry." Following these appropriations of material from our Proceedings, Brother Barkley kindly referred to nlY report on Correspondence. He informs us that the term "Reporter" was not of his own selec路 tion, but adopted by his Grand Lodge. I have no objection to the ternl, but rather like it, although it is not in general use. Conclud-

159 iug his excellent cumpendium of information, gleaned from the Proceedings reviewed, he said, "Another mile post has been reached, and the close of the work of another year. The task has been a pleasant one. Vle lay the fruits of these labors before the Craft as a love offering from a sincere heart abounding with good-will to all mankind." The genial spirit, generous nature and loving heart of 1VI:. 'V. Bro. Barkley must win with all readers, as they have done 'with this writer, a high place in the best appreciations of our natures. B. V. WHITE, Meridian, Grand Master. JOHN L. POvVER, Jackson, Grand Secretary. REV. A. II. BARKLEY, Crawford "Correspondence Reporter."

NEVADA-1900. THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Vi/as held in Virginia CitY,commencing June 12, 5900, with M. VV. Bro. John M. McCormack, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. C. A. Noteware, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers, together wi th several Past Grand Officers and representatives from seventeen of the twenty Lodges of the jurisdiction. Late in August-more than two months following the close of the session-I received the Journal of Proceedings. My report being completed, this notice must appear out of its proper place, and go to the addendum. An Address of eleven pages was presented by the Grand Master, from which I make the following quotation: "When I assumed the office of Grand Master, I had a hope and ambition that the Craft would prosper under my administration. This hope and ambition has been fulfilled beyond Iny expectation. I have the pleasure of reporting to you a net gain of thirty-five nlembers in the past year." He reported the death of Past Senior Grand vVal'den, Thomas A. Menary, and said of him, "Brother Menary was a good Mason, true, tried and trusty." The Grand Master reported the laying of corner-stones, appointment of Grand Representatives, and dispensations granted. He stated that pledges had been made, looking to the establishment of a Masonic Home. This路 item of the Address was referred to the Finance Comnlittee, which reported that while such institution was most desirable, yet there vvould be much difficulty ahead in m路aintaining it. It was proposed to create a fund for the purpose, as a nucleus, hoping that the future might bring about the desi~ed end. In the

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judgment of this \vTiter, our Nevada Brethren had better not undertake the enterprise mentioned. 'Vith the small menlbership in that . jurisdiction, it would be next to impossible to maintain a Honle, even if once established. It is a costly institution, ho'wever well and carefully managed. The Grand Secretary, Brother N oteware presented a fiscal exhibit, showing an income of $1,297. ':rhe balance on hand footed up $1,425. An amendment ,vas offered and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, prohibiting Lodges from receiving applications "from any person who is engaged in the saloon business." CORRESPONDEN CEo

Brother A. D. Bird submitted a report covering 100 pages.. sho\ving that he had examined the journals of fifty-two Grand Lodges. The revie'w is largely seasoned with extracts from the Proceedings examined. The CODlmittee thus evidenced his appreciation of the transactions of sister jurisdictions by appropriating their \vork. The cOlnpliments thus besto"\ved should meet with favor. Speaking of the Grand Lodge of vVashington, he sensibly said: "We suggest that if Brother had let the matter alone, the Grand Lodge of '\Vashington would have been better off in the long run." I beg to "suggest" that '"Brother" "would not be happy if he had to "let alone" questions of great moment. l\1:issouri Proceedings for 1899 received a brief notice. composed of three extracts from our .Journal. "Only this and nothing more." JOSEPH A. l\1:ILLEH.. Austin, Grand Master. CH.A.UNCEY N. NOTK\vARE, Carson City, Grand 路Secretary. E. D. 'VANDERLIETH, Carson City, Con1. on Cor.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND-1900. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COM'MUNICATION.

The session was held in Free Mason's Hall, Charlottetown, June 25, 5900, "\vith M. W. Bro. John A. Messervy, Grand Master, Brother

Neil MacKelvie, Grand Secretary, and representatives of the thirteen Lodges on the roll. There are 535 members 'in the Lodges of the jurisdiction. The income was $321. A very brief Adp.ress was furnished by 'Grand Master Messervy, which met the hearty approval of the committee on same. He said, "the Lodges throughout the country are doing splendidly." He reported the average attendance

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and financial condition as good. Bountiful harvests had crowned their Island home. The death of Brother J. D. Mason was recorded. He \vas the first Grand Treasurer of the路 Grand Lodge, and was a lVIason of "unassuming manner," and won the esteem and friendship of those \vith "whom he came in contact. The various visits made during the term were mentioned. He recorded the fact路 that no important business had claimed his attention. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother MacKelvie, was brief, but business-like. The Conlnlittee on the Consolidation of the Grand Lodges of New Bruns\vick and Nova Scotia with' the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island made a report, and said we "have to report no progress." No report on Corre~pondence. RONALD McMILLAN, Charlottetown, Grand Master. NEIL MACKELVIE, Summerside, Grand Secretary.

CONCLUSION. SOlne \vriters on Correspondence furnish the, "'Conclusion" at the beginning of the review. Mine comes at the end, because I am through the work for the present year: In concluding my twentythird report, I record with much satisfaction the great pleasure enjoyed in its preparation, greater than any former one. Yet I am ill doubt \'vhether this is not cause for s'erious apprehension as to the merit of the work.. Self-satisfaction may arise from too much self-confidence or over-consciousness. This suspicion, however, did not present itself while preparing the report. Hence the pleasure enjoyed \vhile engaged. I submit the report with an expression of desire that it may give as much satisfaction to those who read, as \vas mine while preparing it. Of the jurisdictions reviewed, much luore might have been said than time and space allowed. I have \vritten the review, and its thoughts are my own. I prefer to think rather than to appropriate. It is the fixed opinion of this writer that he 'who prepares reports on Correspondence, should be "a man of one work." It is the lightest task imaginable to make a report \'\There scissors and paste are used. But little thinking is necessary in such cases. Only physical effort is required, while the mental machine has a vacation. It may become rusty. Atrophy is not to be desired. I prefer the waste of "gray matter" to "drying up." In concluding my "Conclusion," I am glad to state that, in answer to the anxious cry, "Watchnlan, what of the Night 1" the response G. L. Ap.-ll.

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com~s cheerily from every point, "The morning conleth. Froln the point of view occupied, it is apparent to me that the agencies uplifting humanity are multiplying, and becoming 11101'e intense. The best forces are at \vork, but like the silent forces in nature. are not loud nor demonstrative. The "Kingdom cometh not by observation." Of iny own Grand Jurisdiction,every intimation received points to a year of advancement and healthful gro,vth. This revie,,' is finished before returns from the Lodges have conle to hand in sufficient numbers to justify numerical statements. That our nun1bel'S \vill be largely increased is evidenced from reports received. Improvements have been made in the material equipnlents of Lodges, in the Ritualistic ,York, and the elevated moral tone of the fraternity. "l\iasonry is a progressive science," and its "progress" is to be commended in proportion to its uloral advancement. To the Brethren of the "'guild," I tender my most sincere. fra路 ternal greetings. and good-\vill. JOHN D. VINCIL, H

C01n?nittr8.

1900.J

163

GRA.ND LOJ)CiES REVIE'VED I:S 1UOO . 1899.

.ALABA:\:IA, •A.RIZONA,

:YIONTANA.,

1899.

BRITISH COLUMBIA, CALIFORNIA,

1899.

N EBRASK.A., 1899.

1899.

NEVADA,IHOO. ~E\V BRUNS""JC'K,

1899.

189H.

CANADA, 18~9.

NEW JERSEY, 1900.

1899. 1900. DELA'VARE, 1899.

NE\V l\IEXlco, 189U.

COLORADO,

NEV.'"

CONNECTICUT,

DIS1'RIC rr OF COLUMBIA,

1900. GEORGIA, 1899. IDAHO, 1899. ILLINOIS, 1899. INDIANA, 1900. Io'wA, 1900. ,KANSAS, 1900. !{ENTUCKY, 1899. FLORIDA,

PRINCE EnW"ARD ISL.AND, SOU'rH CAROLINA, SOUTH DAKOrrA,

1809, 1900..

1899.

1900. TEXAS, 1899. UTAH, 1900. \lERMON'r, 1900. \T1RGINIA, 1899. TENNESSEB,

1899.

1900.

l\IINNESOTA,

IS99.

1899.

IHOO. 1900. PENNSYLVANL\., 1899.

1899.

l\IISSISSIPPI,

NOYA SCOTIA,

OKLAHOMA,

1900. 1899, 1900. ~IANITOBA, 1899.

l\IICHIGAN,

1900.

OREGON,

LOUISIANA,

l\IAsSACHUSETTS,

lS9n.

OHIO,

:\IAINE,

l\lARYLAND,

YORK,

:NORTH C.AROI~INA,. IHOa.

1900. 1900.

\V EST

VIRGINIA,

1899.

190Q. 1890.

'VrscoNsIN, \VYOl\IING,

The follo,ving ({rand Lodge Proceedings have failed to reach me: Indian Territory, 1900, Ne\v !iampshire, 1900, North Dakota, 1900,. Cluebec, 1900, Rhode Island, 1900, \Vasbington, 1900. Arkansashaving adopted the biennial custom, 'will not be heard from until November, 1900. Fifty-one journals have been examined in the foregoing pages. Regretfully I close (late in the season) without the luissing Proceedings.

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164

ADDRESSES OF GRi\ND SECRErrARIES.

State. Alabalna Arizona i\.rkansas California Colorado

Connecticut Dela\yare District of Colulnbitl Florida Georgia

Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Io,va Kansas I{entucky Louisiana l\'Iaine Maryland Massachusetts : lVIichigan

1\1innesota Mississippi. ~ Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hanlpshire New Jersey New lVIexico Ne,v York

lVan~e. Address. Henry Clay Armstrong l\lontgolnery. Tucson. George J. Roskruge Fay lIempstead Little Rock. George Johnson San Francisco. Ed·ward C. Parmelee Denver. John H. Barlo'w Hartford. Be~j. F. Bartranl \Vihnington. 'V 111. R. Singleton \Vashington. 'Vilbur P. \Vebster Jacksonville. \V ~. "\Volihin l\:lacon. Theophilus 'V. Randall, Boise City. J. H. C. Dill ~ Bloomington. \Villialn H. Sulythe Indianapolis. Rev. J. S. J\tIurro\v A-to-ka, O. N. Theodore S. Parvin Cedar Rapids. Albert 1(. 'Vilson Topeka. H. B.Grant Louisville. Richard I..Jaulbert Ne\"" Orleans. Stephen Berry Portland. Jacob H. IVIedairy BaltiInore. Sereno D. Nickerson Boston. Jefferson S. Conover CoId "'Vater. Tholnas l\Iontgomery St. Paul. John L. Po·wer Jackson.

Cqrllelius Hedges

Francis E. White C. N. Note'vare George P. Cleaves Thos. H. R. Redway A..1pheus .A.• I{eell Ed\vard 1\1. L. Ehlers

Helena.

Olnaha. Carson City.

Concord. Trentoll. A.lbuquerque. Ne\v York.

1900.J State. llamu. Address. North Carolina J ohn C. Dre\vry Haleigh. North Dakota Frank J. Tholnpson Fargo. Ohio J. H. Br01l1\Vell Oincinnati. Oklahoma James S. Hunt Stillwater. Oregon ,T ames F. Robinson Eugene. Pennsylvania 'Villiam A~ Sinn Philadelphia. Rhode Island Ed\vin Baker Providence. South Carolina Cbarles Inglesby Cbarleston. South Dakota Geo -\.. Pettigre,v Flandreau. Tennessee J ohn B. Garrett N ashville. Texas John '''ratson Hollston. Utah Christopber Diehl Salt Lake City. 路Vermont \Varren G. Reynolds Burlington. 路Virginia ..' Geo. VV. Carrington Riclllnond. \Vashington Tholl1aS IVL Reed : Olynlpia. 'Vest Virginia Geo. \V..Atkinson Charleston. \Visconsin Jno. VV. Laflin l\1il\vaukee. \Vyolning \V. L. Kuykendall Saratoga. British Columbia \V. J. Quinlan Nelson. Canada J. J. l\1:ason Ha1l1ilton, Onto Egypt F. F. Oddi Cairo. England Ed\vard Letchworth London. Ireland Samuel B. Oldhanl Dublin. Island ofCuba Jose F. Pellon Havana. l\lanitoba James A. Ovas \Vinnipeg. Ne'w Bruns路wick J ohn Thomas Twining Hartt..St. J obn. Ne\v South vVales Arthur H. Bray Sydney. Nova Scotia Hon. 'Vnl. Ross Halifax. Prince Ed'ward Island Niel IVfacI{elvie Summerside. Quebec Tohn H. Isaacson lVIontreal. Scotland D. IVlurray Lyon Edinburgh. United G. I.J. of Victoria John Brain l\lelbourne.

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166

APPOINTIU) NEA.R OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI.

G1rand Lodflf. A.1abanut .A.rizona .A.rkansas British Cohllnbia California Canada .. Cuba Colorado Connecticut Dela"·are District of COhUllbiu Egypt }jngland Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois , Indiana Indian Territory Ireland I(ansas Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi to

}lame. TI. G. Earnest Jas. S. Crolllb M. 'V. Greeson f~ob't Burns l\Icl\Iicking Charles. Ii. Bryan J alnes K:. I{err Ed\vardo Loredo Ed. C. Parlnelee '.' Geo. Lee ; Dr. Robert ·V. '\Vatson :'Vnl. R. Singleton F. F. Oddi Braxton Baker Irving P. 'V~bster IIenry C. Burr Jonas 'V. BrO\V'l1 George A. Stadler l\-Iason ~T. Niblack: J ohn A. Scott 'V111. Hamilton Perry:l\1:. lIoisington J ohn A. Stephenson Dan'l P. Boynton 'V. S. Li.nton Jallles F. Lawless \V. P. Bouton

Addtes.s.

Pjechnont. Olifton. Prescott. ··Victoria. San Francisco. Toronto. Havana. Denver. Ne\v Haven. l\Iilford. \'rashington. Cairo. London. Gainesville. Griffin. Idaho City-. Decatur. ,rh1cennes.

l\iuscogee. Dublin. Norton. Ne\v Orleans. l\lo11lnouth. E. Sagina,,·. St. Paul. Canaan.

AppencZ,ix. (il'and Lodge. ~lanitoba

1\Iaryland j,lontana Nebraska Nevada Ne\v Bruns\vick Ne\y Hanl pshire Ne\v Jersey . Ne\v lVlexico New' York North Carolina North I)akota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon ~ Prince Edw'ard Islalld Quebec 路 Rhode Island Scotland South Caralina , South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah \:erlllont 路Victoria \~irginia

\Vasbington \Vest 'lirginia \Visconsin ;

167

l\Tame. ..l1ddres8. ,John F. Boyd __ Minnedosa. John S. Berry Baltilllore. \ynl. Davenport Helena. G-eorge B. France York. 0. E. Noteware Oarson City. John ThomasTwining Hartt..St. John. J aUles E. Gridley \Volfboro. Spencer Fullerton Oamden. Alpheus .A. I{een Albuquerque. Southrick Hebbard Nevyyork City \Valter E. Moore \Vebster. George A. Luce Hape. James A. Gass Halifax. Cluts. Stroud Sandusky. J ohn H. Irvine Talln1an. C. O. Oarlton Souris. T. A. Ho~..ard Aylmer. Oharles C. l\luulford Providence. (~eo. C. H. l\1:cNaight Edinburgh. Oharles Inglesby Charleston. Tho111aS H. Bro",vn Sioux Falls. .John B. Garrett Nashville. \V111. A. Carrington Houston. P. L. \'Villiauls Salt Lake City Silas H. Danforth St. Albans. A. CT. l\IcCoonlbe .lVlelbourne. George "rright 1YIarion. Tholnas 1V1. Reed Olympia. John H. \Veymouth Beverly. JIenry L. Pahner l\Iilwaukee.

"T.

168

Appen,dix.

REPRESENTA'fI,TES APPOINTED BY OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LODGE

oIi"

Grand Lodge. Alabailla Arizona Arkansas British Coltlll1bia California Canada Colorado Connecticut Dela","are District of Columbia Florida 'Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Ireland I{ansas Louisiana MaIne Manitoba ~ Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi. Montana Nebraska

M:ISSO URr.

lVCtme. A. IVL Hough Robert E. Collins F. J. Tygard Theodore Brace J ohn E. Ryland Xenophon Ryland E. F. Hartzell. Reuben Barney George E. lVIayhall Isaac IVI. Abrahaul J ack P. Richardson Campbell 'VeIls John R. Parson l\lartin Collins R. F. Stevenson P. G. '~Toods Samuell\1. I{enl~ard \Vm. F. Kuhn VVll1. H. IVlayo E. F. Allen 'Vm. R. Stubblefield E. H. Phelps J08. C Finagin How~ard Watson "\V m. Richardson vVm. A. Hall Chas. F. Vogel.

.A.ddress. J efferson Oity. St. Louis. Butler. Jefferson City. Lexington. Lexington. St. Joseph. Chillicothe. New London. Harrisollville. St. Louis. Platte City. St. Louis. St. I ouis. I\::ansas City. Versailles. St. Louis. I{ansas City. St. Louis. Kallsas Oity. St. Louis. I{ansas Oity. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Loui:;. St. Louis. St. Louis.

Appendi~t;.

1900.J Grand Lodge.

Nevada Nel\T Haln pshire Ne1N Jersey New Mexico New York North Caiolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island ~ Scotland South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utall \Ternlont \rirginia \Vashington 'Visconsin

169

Name.

.A.ddress.

Seylllour Hoyt A.lexander 1\1. Dockery James 'V. Boyd H. E. Blakeman Noah M. Givan A. Fisher Dorsey .A.• Jamison L. B. \Talliant B. F. Nelson D. B. Farns'W'orth M. T. Davis Rev. C. a. 'Voods, D. D Charles E. Reid TholnasE. Garrett \!. O. Saunders Joseph S. Bro'vne C. H. Briggs Allan l\IcDowell B. H. Ingram 'Vm. l\'I.·vVilliams tJ ohn D. 'TincH John C. yocunl Rufus E. Anderson p

Greenfield. Gallatin. St. Joseph. California. Harrisonville. La Belle. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.. Springfield. Aurora. Neosho. Albany. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. Fayette. St. Louis. Sedalia. Boollville. St. Louis. Kausas City. Hannibal.

170

Appen.clix.

DE.L~THS. REPORTED TO THE G.RA~D LODGE OF )IISS01.:n'I, OCTOBER

No. of Loage. Name of Port/J. 1. S. Van Graafeiland.

13. 14. 15.

W. R. Davis. 'V. 1. Lacl\:. II;y. D. Overton. .T. #G. '\Voerner. Joseph Cook. A. ~J. Kidd. B. ilL l\1iller. Joseph F'ishel'. H. "'~. \Vhite. J. R. Strawhun. Robert Davis. B. F. Harrison. Lee A. Hall. \Vm. l\Iasson. ID. B. l\1iller. J. P. Smith. A. E. Sullivan. Henry H. Yates. \V. T. Carter. vV'. P. Epperson. R. C. Pruitt. ,V. R. Edwards.

16.

D. N .. Fulk.

2. 3. 4. 5.

7. 8. 9.

10. 11.

17.

18. 19. 20. 22. 23. 25. 27. 28. 29.

30.

Jos. Power. J. :B\ Pulliam. .T. H. 1"hompson. Fleming Calvert. Columbus Johnston. J chn Webb. .John Hoffman. A. Block., C. G. Stifel. Amos r-Iorn. James N. Dooley. â&#x20AC;˘1ames l\L Pollard. John Rae. ,Yo IJ. Shelton. J. F. Hiatt. n. F. Beard. Geo. '.A. Ross. "\Vm. Overshiner. C. P. V\7'heeler. l\Ioses Ha;yman.

1, 1900.

So. of Lodge. SaJJ/e of Party.

34. 35. 3G.

38. 40.

41. 43.

45. 46. 47. 48.

50. 52. 53. 54. 57.

59. 61.

63. G4.

03. Hi. HS.

John "~. 'Vilson. J. II. Shell~j? 'T. L. :.\Iartin. T. V. Hickox. C. B: Johnson. C. V\?. Keiser. Jno. R. \Valker. Jefferson. l\Iorro,\v, Sr. ~angley Claxton. C. L. Herring. Aug. II. Capito. Jerry "Tilson. D. G,. Sherrill. .Tos. S. Fleming. .1. 'Yo Gordon. J. ,Yo Scruggs. C. 'V. Thomas. Thos. H. Ennis. .J. C. Goodrich. .T. C. Ferguson. J. S. Baker. J ohu Carrington. .J ohu Donlin. John Yonker. r. G. Cooley. A. R. :Jlurdock. G. :JI. Doppler. G. I~I. Conover. D. H. Quisenberry. ,Yo 'V. Brown. ~J. B. Hines. .J. R. Bryson. F. C. Drown. C. ,Yo Bridgewater. S. EL l\Ioore. H. S. Van Anglen. G. I-I. Orear. X. C. Cooper. II. B. Best. 'V'm. Forbis. E. H. 'Yooel. B. P. HicI\:s. .J. \Y. ?'ewby.

171 So. of Lod[le.

71.

7' 4. 75. 76.

77. 78.

7n.

SO. 83.

. 84. S5. SU.

87.

89.

D1.

9')

H3. 96. nT. nSf lOB.

104.

107.

So. of Lodge.

Xamc of Party.

C. I... Somel·vi.lle, Sanl'l lIntrman. ~r. T. Elliott. Cornelius Bl'C>'ivl1. RObert 'Yeston. Ira C. 'roler. John Fleming. B. Ii'. :.\IeBain. Harr:r Keene. George Buell. A. :\1. Chesmol'e. .TaInes H;Yl'ie. P. Stlusentnaler. .l ames 'Yard. II. R. L . •Tones. .T.· II. Garrett. S. (;. Den1l1tll. H. :\1. ']~urner. Erwin Ellis. A. C. Coffman. .A.. L. Bre,mner. F. D. Booth. L. J. Hamner. Ahner ITal'tsoc:k. J. D. :.\Iaupin. •T••1. Crain. II. II. Gondy. ~r. S. 11 ughes. S. II. Anderson. 'V. B. Jones. J. C. l\1inteel'. '1\ H. Preston. II. I.I. Lightner.

G. ,v. "raIler. Yr. I-I. ::\Iol'l'ow. ,V. O. Parks. II. F. Summers. 'V. N. Glenn. Isaac Stout. .John Eitton. 'V. C. Looney. .1.K. P. Davis. Paul Keller. C. :.\Iyers. J. C. lIon1\:. •J. :\1. Robinson. E. J. Davis. E. 'V. Kingsbury. A. B. Sloan. J. 'V. "'atkins. Pat Harmon. .los. Lowe. J. R. Porter.

.11".

lOS. 10n.

110.

111.

112. 114. 11;).

11G. 11ft 1~2. l~::L

124. 12G. 127.

IB8. 13(:1. 140. 1.42. 143. 144. 145. 147.

148. 149.

XaJJlc

of Parly.

lUella l'd .J n l'l'ett.

S. L. Been". .T. re. Dunn. ~J. :\1. :\Inngel'. Jno. Boswell. :\I. A. ,Taeksoll. .J. R. Honalc1. 'V. N. Tillery. ~e. Kimlil1. ~r. II. I)attol1. S. (" Cropper. Daniel 'Yelcb. IIenl'S P. Zachnl';Y. ~J. G. Edwards. .1.A. Harnett. .Tobn ,Y. ::\Inrphy. Geo. ,V. Horton. C. Cameron. .J. S. ::\leCullougll. ('has. Pug-ger. Geo. IT. Prince. '1\ H. Langhead. ,Yo H. Crawley. A. 'V. Grubb. 'V. J.~. Howell. .James Cowie. II. IT. Higginbotham. \Y. .1. Sisson. .J. R. Nafus. .A.. ::\1. Heed. H. C. Davis. S. :\1. 'Tinker.

P. D. 7\Iitehell. F'lora. A. ~Ioore. P. C. HOl=ney. F. S. Amos. .J. A. Andersoll. ebas. ::\1.

Robt. 'Tn ubman. ~r.

153. 155. 156. 158. 150. 162. It.13.

A. Catron. B. ~L Capps. .J. 'V. Hose. .T. D. Pat tOll. ,Yo P. Roney. 'Vill. II. Bailey. R. II. Allen. J. B. Anstin. .los. :.\Iathhls. .J. L. Polhll·d. T. ,1. \Vhiteley.

II: A. l:;~eldbush. George ~rhomas. llobt. J. Hill.

172 No. of

Lodge. Name of Party. 164. 165. 166. 167. 168. 172. 174. 175. 176. 177. 181. 182. 186. 188.

189. 190.

191. 194. 196. 197.

198. 200. 204. 205.

209. 210. 212. 213. ~14.

215. 217. 220.

[Oct.

Appendix.

T. S. Brewster. Chas. T. Jarvis. John B. Kildow. Geo. S. E. Vaughn. Geo. \V. Stewart. J. H. H. Calvert. C. C. Coleman. \V. R. King. H. L. Gray. H. A. Lewis. W. ,V. Robbins. C. \V. Fitch. D. JYlcKinney. "'''iltH. I路~vans. Jacob Bower. E. Ceal'by. S. T. Oliver. \Y. H. V\:'hite. J. H. Garth. J. H. Dickson. C. A. Treat. E. 1\1. Holmes. F. P. Rowbotham. T. J. Burgess. ...<\.. S. Green. E. Duley. J. P. Lewis. \V. P. ~Iorton. J. D. Ha-t路t. l\1i1ton Cox. Richard Bossman. John HornbaC'lc James 1..Jord. 'V. D. l\Iuratta. Luther JackSOll. 1\1. lVlcKilIop. Robert Blal\:el;y. Robt. Campbel). J. 1.1. ""Yiley. I..Jeslie Orear. S. W. Smith. J. C. Shipley. W. K. 1\Iedlin. J. D. Starnes. J. D. Carpenter, 路 Sam'l Dickson. H. Patterson. J. S. Owens. D. L. Berry. J. H. Gray. H. C. Everett. S. S. Todd. Chas. Zueca.

No. of .LOt,ye. Name of Pat'ty.

224. 225.

R. V. F. J. \V. A.

B. Houston. Johnson. 1\1:. Lenox. S. Ault. 227. \V. Pease. 'Villiams. 228. T. l\Htchell. 229. E. A. Brown. 232. 'V.F. Petree. 236. \V. E. Bard. C. E. Newell. David Postlewait... J. L. "VVarren. 237. John Trout. A. 1\'1. Carpenter. R. H. Cole. 238. R. B. 'VeIls. 239. 1\1. S. Troutman. R. F. Elder. 243. Thos. I. Burke. John Linan. 245. C. Cobb. C. 1\1. !Celly. 246. \Y. W. Jordan. Albert Oliver. 247. R. 1\1. Bradford. 249. A. L. :Morrow. 251. A. S. Bryan. 254. Noah N;yhart. , "''''esley Kipp. 255. D. P. :M. Brewer. John 1\1. Hays. 256. \V. A. Foster. 258. J. C. Norcross. 259. A.' D. Farris. 262. A. C. Jones. Louis Hills. 265. J. 1\I. Bosalter. J. T. 1\IcCo:r. 267. Jno. Hussey. Sam'l Kurz. E. B. Hill. 268. l\Iartin Dixon. 269. Daniel Oldham. J. \V. Cotter. 270. I. A. l\L Thompson. 271. L. Ellenburg. Jno. 'V. Zane~ 272. L. J. Fitzgerald. 273. James ~rebb. l\foses Stern . 276. Ii"'. L. Dolan. fl. L. Nelson.

AppenrlLc.

1900.J No. ot Lodge. J:.lame of Party.

279. 280.

281. 282. 283. 284. 287.

288. 292. ~93.

294. 297. 299.

301. 302. 303. 304. 305. 307. 3ll. 313. 314. 315. 316.

317. 318. 323.

324. 325. 327.

D. C.

l\IcI~enzie.

J. J. Graham. W. 'V. Clealand. C. C. :Morrow. B. H. Sale. Jos. Brandley. Albert Saloman. l\Iadison B. 'Yooldridge. H. E. Ragsdale. B. P. Spann. 1'1. Giegerich. '1'. J. l\!Iorton. J. C. Anderson. B. II. Smith. Jno. \V. Alley. C. R. Breedlove. L. G. tT ohannes. Gilbert Schooling. N.' V\iausley. G.~". Cool{sey. Benj. Day. :M. De Graff. R. C. Crowell. H. L. l\:Iundy. Thos. I-Iacl\:ett. G. N. Gauger. ,V. '1'. Fuqua. E. Enochs. D. v~r. Davis. J. II. Stout. C. Z. Eberhard. Robt. B. Caldwell, Sr. L. Leayell. F. E. Johnson. O. J. 1\1:. Borden. J. P. Brasher. J. C. Riggs. C. \V'~ ...l\.dams. J. 'V. Traer. G. F. Burldlart. Robt. Peete H. F. Bei-eford. \Ym. Gallo\vay. R. W. Nicholson. F. F. Howell. S. T. l\Iorris. L. A. Phillips. ~. Hoffheimer. A. L. Pike. F. "\V.... :Houcl1ens. ID. D. Harvey. John B. Collins. John Bays.

"1'.

173

}{o. ot Lodge.

331. 334. 340. 342. 344. 345. 351. 352.

354. 355. 356. 360.

362. 363. 364. 365. 866. 370. 373. 375. 376. 377. 378. 381. 383. 386. 889.

890. 393. 398.

403. 404.

}.,i'amc at Party.

,"Vm. 1\1. Shepherd. A. A. Rial. D. S. IJong. R. L. Hopkins. Robert Hays. O. G. Bristow. Chris. Gl'otjean. D. l\I. 'YhitWOl'th. F. E. \'lilliams. R. J. Fitzpatrick. J obn Johnson. '.rhos. Hanl\:s. E. G. Friend, .Jr. F. Gardner. James Pasquith. D. A. Hiner. ~T. S. Cantwell. H. II. Fenton. John Grether. James 1\:!. Lewis. J. 11. Jordan. L. T. Bett. Geo. Lopez.. Jno. N. Caslde. 'Vm. I-I. Garrett. 1. C. ,"Veaver. S. Frazer. E. B. Green. II. G. Smith. A. B. E. Lebnlann. R. L. l\fitchell. Henry Eckert. . 'Ym. Brown. C. B. Duncan. B. N. Ballal路d. Josiah Costin. 3. 'V. Hill. .T. T. Tiullllons. J. J. Donald. VV. R. Forth. S. 'r. Harrison. O. J. Lee. "''''m. Hopkins. A. "\V. flal'ris. A.. Ii. Soutbwort. J. R. Barbee. .Tohn 'Turrentine. :M. 'V'. Smitb. Sam'l I~irb~1. C. A. Barrel. 'V. II. H. Rogers. J. A. Luginbill. Jobn Kellogg.

.Append1~.r.

1'74 .J..Yo. of

No. of

Lodge. Name of Party. .;105. Chas. Vanpelt. 407. ...~. n1. Holloway. 408. John ,Yo Kellar. 411. \Y. H. Bradshaw. A. H. Dorris. 418. G. 'l'. BellllE'tt. 416. Fleury FhH~kmnn. 417. .J. A. Laneastel'. J. \Y. Crader. 418. .Tohn T. Griggs. 420. J. C. BellsielL Lonis Scheer. 421. Craft. Dillon.

Lodge.

4()')

42:3.

427. 431. 434.

437. 440. 441.

442. 443. 444. 445. 449. 450.

454. 456.

458.

459. 460. 467. 469. 470.

471. 473. 477.

A. Knox. P. ,Yo Lal,el'. ;1. \V. 11ann.

B. F. Harris. .1. E. Bunnell. George 'V. Bil'lH~~'. Samuel Hac11oek. J. C. Gis11. It.:\1. Barley. B. l~". Stevens. r:I~hos. J. Bast. J. ~r. Anderson. David Hugbes. Ilenry ScIlweil'. J. E'. Pigg. George Hogers. C. J. Johnson. Clayton Bane. S. r.... l\foad. ~Jno. Gtirdnel'. II. C. Coole ri:• •1. 'Vallaee. \V. J. 'YJ'ran. A. 1\1. Carnes. John Co\van. A. .1. "'"atts. 'V. H. J ael,son. Oscar Buebana n. II. r.... Zeller. S. O. Gordon. C. rl'. Graveus.

47n. 480. 481. 48:2. 483. 487. 488. 4SD.

4UO. 4Dl. 4UtL

4H7. 501. 504.

[lOT. GOB. 50n.

John Carr. G10.

515. 518.

u20. 524. 526. 527. 528. 52D.

530. 531. 582.

!-l'enl':r Graves. Wm. P. 1\Ioore.

•Tohu y.~. Hudson. •1. B. l\Ic:\Iillen. S. 1\1. Uichal'dson. Theron lves. .11.'. A. '1'. Graves. B. B. Peek.

Same of Party.

J. .J. Francisco. H. J. Chinn. \Y. H. H. Cundiff. E. IJ. Bakel'. J. H. Vaughn. 'V. B. Christian. J. C. Bald win. C. T. Coen. L.· :\1. Finle.y. J esse ~l ennings. .1. Ft. Johnson. .J. H. Sumner. H. H. Johnson. J. A. Bingaman. A. J. Hill. P. Sallee. Jacob j\lartin. J. S. Brasfield. Bernard Keifer. E. C. Slaughter. Ira B. ~ewlon. E. J orclan. A. Kirkland.

530. 540. 542. 544. 545.

D. C. Norton. T. Gooch. C. 'Ya1'1'eu, Sr. ,V. Crawley. II. Heynolds. ,Yo Groyes. Shindler. G. " ... Owen. Solomon Speer. S. D. Frazier. .Toel Hines. .J. T. Lanham. j\1. Olinger. G. S. ""al'uel'. J. L. ~Iathis. H. D. Beck. Smith Lilley.

'V. II. II. '1\ J. L.

H. A. Smith. \Ym. Kingkade. Dan l\losier. R. C. Bennett. Louis F. lInx. Jesse ,Y. :l\Ioore. 11'rank Hobinson . J. A. Snodgrass. Leyi ~Ioore. A. 'V. Billings. .J.:\L :\larmadul\:f~. N. L. Cato.

175 ::\"0.

Lodae. Senne

No. of Loclge.

or Party.

,Yo ,Yo Berry. G. C. :Jlec1bul'.Y.

547.

548. 549. 550.

Thos. B. 'rhrnsh. 'Yo E. Thul·stoU.

Alyiu lIaynie. C. ''"ernon. B. G. Boone. n. Russel.

;J4S.

SITSPENSIONS

551. 553. 554. 558.

~FOR

Name o/,Parf:y.

.J. S. Ha wkillS. 'Valtel' Fj'l\e.

C. n. lIight. Jno. 'r. i\IeCoy. J .•J. Rone. .J. P. 'Yiliams. .J ohn Doolittle. R. P. Saunder8.

NON-PA.YlVIENT OF DUES.

REPORTED TO THE GRA~D LODGE OF l\IISSOURI, OCTOBER

X·o. of

Lodue. Same ot Pal'tH. 1. 'v. II. Aubuchon.

:3.

4. 5.

n. 10. 12. 13.

E. C. :\Iiles. •J. ",.. Scott. •1. (1. II. Stevenson. n. E. L. 'Yinter. ..'\.. I). :\loo1-e. L. E. Niehouse. 'V. G. 'Velch. C. \V·. Snoddy. •T. F.r.rippett. C. H. Gardiner. C. 1\1. Hitchens.

J. G. Dollison. J. R. Graham. B. C. Rice. P. C. Fullerton. L. C. :Merkel, Jr. Geo. E. 'Yatts. J. H. 'Voodruff. ,Yo 'V. Fischer. John Hampton. J. R. FunIc R. H. l\lcCarmack.

14.

L. L. rrillery. .J. E. Bibb. D. Y. l\Iorris.

1 !:.}.

J. E. Bailes'. SUl ith Jones. Isaac Cunningha m.

I, 1900.

}..~o. ot Lodge. :Na1ne Of Party. 20. F. l\I. Appelbaum. Isaac Black. II. G. l1"unk. A. IIelmerich. Isaac Rosenheim. 22. 'V. A. F. N. Bowen. 'V. S. Isaacs. 25. J. A. Hughson. L. Lowenstein. 27. C. T. 1\furphy. C. .1. Jaeger. 28. O. ,V. Gloves. ",Vm. Hirlinger. S. B. Thacher. 33. Alfred 'Vhite. 1\1. 1.1. Hulse. 35. Pleasant Knowlin. R. H. Rhea. vV'. F. Buren. Benton Hart. C. .A.. I.loveland. A. Little. 'V. F. Lose. D. l\I. Smith. L. Powers. Calvin 1\1aso. Edgar l\Ieelc 36. F. 1\1. Rooks. """. II. Steele.

[Oct.

176 No. of Lodge. :::Vame of Party.

41.

49.

52.

54. 59. 63.

64.

67. 71.

73. 79.

86.

89.

9')

93.

104. 105. 106.

lOS.

S. 1\1. Beard. C. C. Hardy. D. H. Gregg. Fitch Bailey. \Y. \Vollingsford. \Y. Barr. ,r. I.J. Harshbarger. C. \V. Heidel. H'. g. Lovell. \Y. R. Powell. C. J. Tomlin. IJ. H. \y oodson. J. G. \Voodlan. S. B. 'Vork. A. S. Gwinn. "J. E. Angell. J. H. Cupp. N. J. Conover. \V. H. Lain. H. I.J. Perkins. S. B. Piersol. F. 1\ B. Ragland. .J. l\I. Nickell. John O. Allen. James l\foffitt. C. F. Brashear. J. 'r. Boyd. 'V. S. Cartter. Jno. Gager. :B'ranli: Scott. F. :McGinnis. I..l. T. Ross. S. L. 'Vilson. J. L. Bargdoll. J. G. Newland. H. H. Schaff. E. H. Smith. J. \V. Johnson. C. 1\1. 1\1ason. J. C. Granger. Geo. B. Clark. â&#x20AC;˘J ohn Cauble. B. R. Hampstead. James Tatum. Geo. 'V. Tarlton. Joseph Cahn. E. A. Starr. J. A. \Vickham. J. G. l\fcVeigb. vVm. Nichols. R. P. \Villiams. A. \\". Chenoweth. (;. 1\1. Swanl\:.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party.

110. 114.

119. 120.

121. 1')0)

128. J:2D.

132. 133.

136. 138. 143. 147.

154.

158.

163.

165.

1.69. 173. 17T.

Jno. R. Turner. R. J. Bouchel!. A. 1L Conley. S. HaJ'ward. F. E. NOl"\vood. J. \V. Bement. C. A. Newcomb. J. 1\1. \Yhalen. 1\1. B. 'Vood. Ii'. II. Ellis. L. 1\1. l\iitchell. Ii. 'V'. Abeken. :E'. ,V. I~ansteiner. "~m. l\lcCormick. .J oseph Portens. '1'. H. 'raylor. J. D. Carter. 'V. R. 'l'itus. A. '1'. l\lurphey. Geo. H. Lawson. Jno. A. \Veber. D. ",.. Cory. 'Vm. Hume. .A.lex. Leith. 'V. G. l\lurra;5'. .Tno. Urquhart. I~.:\1. I~dwards.

A. B. Richards. '.r. I~j. Cal';5'. C. Arnold. .J. C. Bridges. A. S. l\IcCulloh. W. C. Shivers. J. ,V. Russell. R. T. Connel. J. ~f. Rudd. T. 1\1. Freeman. J. A. I-Ienderson. g. A. l\lonson. B. F. l\liller. J. A. Rogers. S. F. Loughborough. A. I.J. l\Iorgan. .A.lex. l\lcDonald. Hugh A. Byers. Buford Farris. Geo. Gossert. 1'J. B. Johnson. Jefferson E. Garrett. l\I. l\IeDonough. Oweull 'Vaddell. Jno. Armstrong.

1900.J So. of Lodge. Name of Party.

179.

185. 186. 189.

190.

192.

195. 199.

206. 207.

208. 214. 216.

218.

219. 220.

221.

225. 228.

By. Gaus, Jr. ....:\.. ·W". Block. C. R. Bozzell. A. Siegel. ~I. A. Wyatt. 'v. C. Johnson. S. A. 1\:1itchell. A. E. l\fartin. 'v. H. l\foser. L. N. l\lullen. J. T. Pigg. J. A. Halley. T. J .. Rhine. S. P. :Myres. John I{obbe. J. l\1arkey. G. P. :M:efford. E. 'V. l\1ajor. G. B. Bi·oWll. Sanltle I G. Spellman. L. 1\1. "\\;"'ingfield. J. S. Crume. _1. S. l\lyers. W. S. Scull. E. 1\1. Clevenger. G. 'V. Robinson. Geo. Stephenson. J. R. Holman. R. B. Crowder. J. F. Pratt. J. B. Stallcup. J. H. 'V'illiams. J.:LVI. Colbert. G. l\:I. Ellege. R. Farr. P. B. C. Lucas. John B. Anderson. R. 1\1. Quigley. R. R. Southard. Wm. E. Taylor. A. S. Van Valkenbl.ll'gb. W. G. 1\Ielyille. James Houston. A. E. Greeley. G. J. De Leuw. John Johnson. •J no: A. l\lalone. S. H. \Vilson. C. O. Snider. J. C. IIerod. A. :H. Love. J. W. Bruner. T. II. Jones.

G. L. Ap.-12.

177

Append£x. No. of Lo(lge. :!tamc of Party.

230.

234. 235. 236.

239.

241.

243.

249.

255.

25(>. . 265.

2(;7~

268.

270. ::"71.

272.

J. 1\1. Ballard. Q. Donnan. \V. L. 'Villiford. :b\ 'V. Beck. \Y. J. 1\Iatthews. J. Q. Phelps. ~~arion :Miller. Chas. D. ~1inte1·. C. L. '.raylor. ,,~. 1\1. Usher. G. C. Boillenger. J. S. Boillenger. G. ,Yo Hawkins. Fred. Burkhart. J obn A. I{ellar. J. T. Korton. Clemens A. Rngh. J. G. Knowlton. C. "". Taylor. Edw". P. 1\Iilhofer. Louis J. Finst. J. 'V. Bergfeld. 'Yalter I-Iapp:r. Geo. H. 1\Iarlow. G. F. Crutchley. H. C. ~Iouldin. ,Yo S. Osborn. S. C. "~aits. Levi Sanders. F. O. Hoover. T. .T. Brasswell. J. l~. Acree. \V. O. Ostel'wold. R. 1\I. Denholm. D. 'V. Crow. .A.. J. ConnollJr. J. L. Stine. G. \'\". rrerrel1. .Jno. C. rrhiele. T: P. Liston. ,Y. D. Jones. A. Kilpatrick. II. Seh wartz. ,Yo L. Tribbe. ?\. 1\I. l\Iood~7. Sr. J. W. I{elle:.y. J. C. ""hite. J. W. Crume. \Y. " .... Berry. A. C. Baldwin. R. Battersby. II. 1\1. Chappel. N. :McCauley.

,Y.

178 },'o. of Lot./ge.

272. 273.

274. 280. 282.

287. 2H2.

2H3.

2nD.

::W8.

305. 306.

H10. 312.

314. ~314.

Append'ix. Xame of Par"t,l/.

H. G. Snlith. "om. Stewart. C. li\ Outhv;;aite. A. L. Calendar. ,Yo E. Bell. CHto :;.\lal'l\:eL'. .J. H. Ul'ieh. 'Y'. l\L Dunaway. A. Gittings. 1-1. G. :\IcClure. Isidol' Simon. H. C. Stiebel. J. H. Bland. Albert Hils. Hoyt Humphrey. Geo. A. Jones. S. J. l\Iinniee. 'Ym. Sharp. Daniel Prigmore. \V. II. :Mize. D. J. Crumley. S. 11''. Campbell. S. H. Norbell. CL T. Holland. .J . II. Howell. R. J. Dale. E. ,Yo Fish. .J. H. 1\10ss. .Jno. :Martill. 'V. 11"'. Gordon. .J. P. I..Jowry. J. S. Lewis. O. Br~\vn. .J. H. r-nake'. D. B. Bowmnn. E. A. Dulin. C. "". Dulin. O. Diehl'. IJ. g. Day. 1. D. Ingram. .J. A. Cullom. C. B. Ingals. L, E. Bryan. J. H. Pollard. T..T. Beardsley. 1. N. Anderson. It. ,,:-.•10hnson. .J. H. Carr. J. H. Sowder. Jacob Carl'. A. rr. Carl'. \Y'. N. Huddleston. •J. G. Dale. A. ,Y. Borden.

[Oct.

Xo. of Lod[jc.

81t3. ~a8.

~nn.

Samc' of Party.

S. L. JIills. " .. H. Fulweilel', Samuel Blakeley. elIas. Coalstadt. .T. " •. ~rhrasher. 'Vm. Purdy.

'Ym. Long. ~~22.

~::!4.

830. a~n.

.J. .71.. T. C. ().

'Y'. Boyd. I~~. Yo 11lig-. E. Gibson. D. ~IcCoy. :\L \Yigllt.

L. P. \Yilliamson. P. ,Yo Brown. .J. L .•Jenkins. :\1. :\1. Da vi~.

'Yarl'en Davis. J. ,Yo Heddins. ,Yo .1. J. ,Yo J. ,Yo Peter :332. :334.

::an. ;:ms. g48. :":'-!4.

:-~45.

848. 849.

:{30. :3Gl.

Loyell. )lol"l'ison.

Starr. Swenson.

A. B. 'Yeakley . ~J. :\1. (~.'a,ln'I)l)ell . C. A. Coole F. K:. Lewers. CL A. Brass. J. P. Pollard . A. ,Yo Kavanaugh. C. ,Yo Drake. S. 2\1. I,lune. A. S. :Mason. E. Hall. \Y. H. Palmel·. J. K. Sherrill. .T. Y. G-ood. C. Brainerd. R. L. Oliver. C. :\1. Shu,Y. -John Casso Geo. \Y. Bentley. S. H. Smitll. :\1. A. Creighton. D. B. ":"allis. E. 1\1. C. Ledford. 'r. 1\1. Dormer. J. P. See. .T. ,Yo Yal'dle~·. .J. J. Gumm. II. C. ,V'ilSOll.

A. S. Stapleton. P. G. catty. J. l\:L Loftis.

1900.J _\'0.

No. Of

Lodge. Name of Pariy. :::3~. S. D. :Melton.

:353. ;::54.

:3.:.>8. ;::(;0.

Ht}4.

87:!.

373. 380.

8S::.'.

H. L. Grissell. ,Yo Ie Johnson. \Y. B. K~mp. J. ~1. Davis. I<J. B. Keith. G. B. Null.

Do\yell. II. Ashbrook .. J. :b". l\Iul'l'ay. J. '1\ Corley. C. ,Yo Pulford. C. G. Balmer. flo G. I!JlIis. ~T. :\1. )Ic~ulty. Alfred Dallot. H. X. Spencer. :\1. YVilnlot. ~T. '.r. l\Iajol'. A. C.Bos-er. A. A. Given. ~T. \\". Ground.

IJ. B. Potts. A. 'l'aylor. T. B. Atwell. P. D. Holloway. F. 1\1. Starbuck. J o11n E. Hobbs. \Vheeling Combs. Geo. \Y. Collins.

:386. 888.

Joseph IJollal'd. J1J. 1\1. :Minor. John Chervourant. S. II. 'Todd. ~"'m.

8!)O.

:3D4.. :3f}t1.

:399. 4(H3.

L. Currier. .J. 1\1. Carter.

S. II. Gass. J. A. RusselL Silas Hudson. G. H. Harrison. T. R. Brown. S. .J. 2\Iaddox. R. F. Ridgway.

'±lEL

419.

.T. D. Blackwell. C. A. 1\litchell. :N'. T. Clevel1gel'.

D. C. Hoper. J. J ..Tones. J. II. Shannon. J. V\~. Riddell. Richard Howard. D. 1\1. Rush. '\';:". H. David J. \Y. -nr • H.

Padgett. Vfeleh. Pace. Reading.

\Y. O. Bald\vil1. S. S. l\lcClintock. •J. II. Ree'ves.

.J. C. Becker. P \Y. Bee1\ley.

420. 422. 428.

S. Chestnut. ,Yo Eastwood . ,V. Gibson. IJ. Hamlin. ,Y. Herzog. Chas. Higgs. .T. O. Smith. D. K. Stringer. G. •1 . G. C.

4:!4. 426. 430. 0 ... 4· Q')

434.

Caldwell.

Alex. Coehran. I~. ~1. Patterson. .A.. J. Jones.

Xamc Of Party.

.J. P. l\luncie.

~JOhll

883.

~:S9.

l~od[Je.

4.07. 408'. 411.

439. 443.

445.

450.

Geo. ""inters. 1. P. Thayer. .J aeob School.'. S. B. England. H. ~r. Height. H. ?\. Sinclair. B. F. BurneJ·. S. A. Bnrney. Lee Gardner. J. )\1. Robertson. 1\1. Barnett. Chas. Read. John Bl·own. g. H. Bo\ver. l\I. A. Parks. J. S. ""'a;ydelick.

,V. H. Lamb. ,V. L. Akley. 1]. Y. l\Ieyer. ,V. A. Rannells. H. '\YeiJ?,sberg. 'Vnl. rrolleJ~' T. P. :Morse. ,v. N. Lazier. H. Singleton. V\1'. F. Buckman. ",Y. S. Gibbon. P. 1. \V'allingford. C. VV. :MCl(O\YIl.

454. 458. 45H.

H. \Y. A. 1.1. Chris. .J. 1\1. G. 1\1.

!(yle. 'Yatsol1. Depee. Brixey. ~readler .

[Oct.

Appe·ndix.

180 No. of Lodge. Name of Party.

No. of Lodge. Narne of Party.

4G5.

516.

468.

470. 471. 478.

480. 481.

James Anderson. Geo. F. ~"lo~~d. W. B. Herbert. Lee :.McLemore. James Gower. Henry" TIpp. James W. Springer. F: IJ. 1\ferry. 'V. G. Smith. J. N. Spencer. A. J. :Morris. J" B. Riley. 'Ym. Reedey. Tbos. B. Tucker. A. Haas. O. L. Jones. 1\1. Lansdown. E. L. Stephenson. V . Harrington. r.r. E. Holman. E. Ruddel. J. ,\\7. Kerns. S. A. Carpenter. G. 'V. Taussig. ,Yo .A.. ""'illiams. J. L. Bradbury. E. 1\1. Hunzikar. E. 1. .Arnold. J. B. Helins. D. ,V. Newton. •T. rr. Parish. J. N. Huffman. Lee B. Day. 1\1. Holland. J. Lockhart. T. J\:L Swindle. ~.ehos. Bellamy. H. D. Carr. D. H. lVlomyer. D. H. Brannon. O. G. Baughman. 'V. F. Brown. J. P. Roach. 'V. F. Smith. J. B. \Vallace. T. J. 'Yallace. Job Gasloe. J. A. :Mathews. B. E. 'V'ooldridge. 1. 1\1. Herlocker. 1. N. 'Vest. B. ,Yo Smith. ""'. 1\1. Brown.

'V.

483.

484.

485.

486. 488. 489.

490. GOO. 506. 507.

511. 514. 516.

E. J. G. C. H. 519. T.

517.

521.

50)')

525.

532.

534.' 536.

Atterberr· A. Cannon. V\:. Cannon. A. Patterson. 1\1. :Murray. S. Ho\vard. 1. N. Lockhart. Alex. 'Villdns. ,Yo C. 'Villiams. J. T. Amos. '1". L. Brown, Sr. L. H. Hampton. 'Vm. Taylor. G.. 1-I. Uzzell. J. C. 'V'oods. John Butler. 'Yo ~r. New. G. \"\1'. Scholey. J. Sparks. .A. D. Kellogg. J. D. Butler. C. L. Keaton. J. L. Casey. J. J. Collins. Sam ""eaveI'. J. II. ~Iool'e. ,Yo 1-1. Thomas. \Y. II. Featheringill. J. Dw;yer. Geo. C. ~Ieagher .

544.

G. Blum. P. B. Bj"sor. J. H. Callaway. 'V. E. Church~ C. Gumm. G. ,Y. Raines. 'V. ,\Y. Shon lders. 'V. L. Shankland. H. D. Staples. J. J. Stevens. J. J. Slack. J. 1L Salmon. C. f1. "ratldns. 550. S. Bienenstok. 554. Jno. P. Allen. 556. R. L. Greene. J os. Osborn. 557. J. I~. Dunham. J. B. \Valker. 560. C. R. Kelle~".

548.

R. A. Stewart. R. E. HutT.

l~OO.J

Appendix.

181

SUSPENSIONS FOR U,NMASONIO OONDTJCT. REPORTED TO THE GRA.ND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1900.

So. Of Lodge. Name of Pen-tv.

5. 21. 26. ()g.

72. 177. 214. :::"29. 247.

No. of

Lodge. J.la.nte of Par-tv. 255. D. L. Brewer. 273. J. ,Yo Gardner. 320. L. ".... l\:Iinturn. 379. J. ,Yo 'VUson. 393. R. IJ. Dalton. 470. Ralph 'V. \"V. Drennon. u09. S. 11.... Redens. 541. Benj. F. Ha wldns. 56-1:. J. Dinsmore.

Jno. G. Ne\vbill. John E. Hendricl\:. J. J. Bell. J. H. Chiles. S. Jackson. W. ~..,. Shacklett. A. J. Dial. H. M:. 'Yilson.

H. C. Scott. C. C. McNutt.

EXPULSIONS.~

REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER 1, 1900.

)lo. Of Lodge. Na'me Of Party.

28. 30. 43. 47. 54. 63. t36. G9.

E. R. Gifford. E. C. 'Yaring (non-affiliate). Sylvester 'V. Cox.

W. L. Dempse:r. Bert Denell. E. L.Eubank.

James nf. Osborn. J. R. Reeves.

94. 10l. 11l. 124.

Nicholas Cox.

128. 144. 148.

C. A. l\IcI~ern. E. F. l\Ioore. J. G. l\Iarl'iott.

A. P. Graham.

Thos. D. ,\Yaldron.

Geo. Teenor. W. 1. Fuson.

No. of

IJoeZgc. Name Of Party. 159. 171. 176. 213. 225. 267. 807. 3G5.

392. 406. 416. 484. 509. 510. 555.

Wm. Parry. A. N. 1\1ilIs. E. A. Riddle. L. L. Yowell. J. S. Sisco.

F. A. Buzett. ~Iillal'd F. Cox. 'V.F. Higgins. â&#x20AC;˘ J. B. Roberds. Sam. R. Graham. C. 1\1. Guehne. Philip ...-\.. 'Shaw. Chas. Carsb. J. II. Gooch. J. Logan Clark.

Append'Z:x.

182

llEIN8rrATE~IENrrs. REPOHTED TO THE (3RAND LODGE OF MISSUURI, OCTOBER

),"0.

Lofl,r;e.

Sam e of Port.!l. :\1. \Y. Eagan.

Geo. S. Parker. B. F. Small. 2. II.}1"'\ Smith. i.~~ I~obt. ·1-1. r~ittle. 5. .J. E. P. Cowan. S. C. Haseltine. E. "". Harmon. 7. G. \V. Blakey. .J . A. Bloomer. O. .Tno. K. Dalmas. S. l\I. Pie Ids. .J. ,V. \Villiams. 16. Lewis Hixon. N. JI. Pettingill. 1. l\L Busey. .J. D. Skidnlore. C. G. ~Ietz. 20. Julius S. Reellllitzel'. 24. J. E. Bates. Jacob Peters. 26. B. G. 'Varden. 28. "\"\7'm. S. Yancey. 31. R. E~. Price. R. J. Harper. 32. H. N. Carver. 33. ~L P. Alison. G. \Y. Briggs. •J. H. Asher. 35. .J. l\L Higgins. .J. L. :l\Ioss. A. B. George. •J acI{son Cook. 80. C. L. Glasscock. 40. .James~. Bridgeford. •J. \17. Archer. 41. D. L. Rivers. 45. l\1. N. Buford. .J. II. Buford. Kenneth Shot"\vell. 47. :\1. A. Boyd. ,Y. C. Arline. 48. .T. ~R. Ramsey. 4D. \V. \Vhitsett.

"y.

1, Inoo.

iVo. of Lodge. Na JJIC of Party.

50. 52. 33. 54. 55. 62.

e~1.

G4. G9. 70. 76. 77. 78. 7n.

sa. SG.

87.

92.

f:l7.

DS. 10l. 104. 106. 107. 109.

George Greenlee. .John Da\ysol1. .J. S. F'reeman. H. H. \Voodring. C. }~. Hogg-. J. rj\ 'Vood. .J. R. HaUler. E. J. Smith. ,Yo Ii'. Xewberry. C. ,Yo 'Yilliauls. S. B. Gillihlnc1. .J. 1\1. ~Tobnson. V. Hall. Ira C. T'olel.'. Oscar :.'\olanc1. ~rhos. Bass. A. K. Piekle. II. R. L ..J ones. .Jno. Bergstrom. .J. '1'. :Moore. •J. 1\1. Herndon. .James Hichal'ds.

' ' m.

S. S. Fike. }1-'. A. ~rabler. \Ym. ::\loore. D. E. BO\Yll1an. 'V. B. ::\lcReynolc1s. B. D. IIam11 el'. .J. ,Y. Rule. .J. O. Dueker. H. P. Summers.

'r.

B. Ellis.

Dauiel .Tohns. :\I. Patterson. R. B. ::\lyers. l~lmel' Young. Henry Cartel'. .loseph Phillips. L. 'l'. Carnahan. S. A. D. Alcott. T. B. Carr. A. 1.1. Ballard. .T. 1\1. l\Innger. ,V". '1'. Stoel,ton.

1900.J

188

So. of Lodge. Same of Pa J·ty.

So. 0/ Lodge.

109. 111.

Davis. J. Helwig. J. W. Cline.

189. 1 !).J:.

Fred. ~lerrill. T. vV'm. ,Yhittle. A. J. Snelson.

ID6.

114. lIE). 117.

\Y.

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'Ym. Forman. Turner D. C)'Bryan. O. g. Devinna. 118. C. H. Smith. l'J. JH. Prickett. ,Yo \V. Clevenger. 119. .J. C. Cope. J. P.Cope. 124. R. 1\1. Campbell, Jr. 127. 'V. C. Porter. 129. C. Y. Drake. •J. H. Otterman. •J. O. ~lullson. S. A. :Mott. D. S. :Mayhew. 183. :Havid Dix. Robt. l\I:yers. IBH. J. D. Hostetter. 144. R. S. Pitts. J. C. l\lcCracken. Jasper Creed. 147. 'V. B. JHondy. 14S. H. B. Archibald. 149. J. L. Brnce. 152. Geo. Reed. 155. g ..A.. Horeath. J os. l\101'ris. "rm. l\lcCarthy. 158. II. R. Bentlejr. 163. \\7. H. Dyl;;:e. lG4. 'V. F. 'Villiams. 165. Geo. B. Davis. 173. G. B. Xorthcutt. H. I-I. .Jones. 176. 1'1. F. Akers. 177. J<J. B. Buck. H: C. l\lcBride. 178. R. D. "\\:"alton. ISH. ,Yo P. Settle. .1. 1-1". l\lorehall. I;. n. l\laupin. 187. J. ,V. Branson. H ..•1. Fletcher. John Perkins. S. G. Boulware. ISn. .T. l\I. Barton. \V. J. r.I~aylor.

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IOn. 200. 20~.

207. 208.

210. 212. 217. 221).

224.

228. 2:3:2.

23S. 2BH. 241. 244. 248.

:254.

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Same ot }"">(lrty.

\Y. R. \Yorden. H. A. Blake. J. H. Peyton. D. G. Porter. \Y. F. 'Temple. \Y. A. Hemphill. X. 1". Crnmler. P. l\l. '\Yalters. John Q. Craven. A. G. Bal{er. tlohn Clark. Z. r:r. Lamldn. glbert Lamldn. C. ~l. Ramsey. S. H. Pitts. n. P. Hinkle. J. C. Raines. H. ~I. Gregory . J.::\1. Clodfelter. D. I..J. Berry. T. ,Yo Young. II. L. Pogne. :\I. E. Smith. A. ""akerman. E. ,Yo Galpin. 'Yood :\Iallor~r. ,Yo H. Aplin. Geo. A..Jenks. ,Yo n. 11"'!lint. B. 11\ Stuart. H. 11". Elder. X. E .•Tenldns. C R. Smoot. ~ A. Faubion. ~J. I;. Greer. 'V. H. ::\Iasterson. C. D. Rich. C. Steele. .T. Taylor. \Y. ~L Cassity. G. :\!. ::\leKissock. G. )I. Canterbury. A. P .. 'YJ~ar(}. .T. E. Inghram. E. Forester. .1. B. rraylol'. H.

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,-e.

Burns.

Louis Phillips. George Grist. Enlory Keithley. (1. ~r. C~raig:.

.1. Baumhoff. 201.

C. G. BhHles.

No.

[Oct.

Appendix.

18J,.

".£"""0.

Lodge. Narne of Pal'ty. 262. F. E. :Meigs. W. G. Wingett. 268. Thos. Duffield. 265. O. Stillwell. G. N. Richards. J. C. Stevens. E. Barnum. 266. L. P. Dietrich. O. H. Stone. 5'67. Otis Breden. 270. David· Duey. 27l. T. A. vv"akefiel.d. ') .... /0) .••.1 ..... J . W. Connor. •1. A. Starr. W. A. :McVe;y. G. W. Townsle~". 273. B. B. Green. 276. J. :M. Zion. J. E. BerrJ·. J. W. Blevins. C. D. :Moody. 280. Gideon Osborn. C. C. ~Iorrow. 281. rr. K. Darlow. 285. G. ""'. Keown. 287. D. Spanglel" 288. S.W. Holland. 290. P. S. Rone. 292. Geo. J. Lively. Joseph "\VaId. 299. G. VV. Dudley. D. B. Thomas. J. S. Alexander. J. J. Wagner. C. H. Whitaker. D. J. Gelder. J. L. Bradley. 305. Ed. Gould. 306. J. "\V. ·Daughel't3·. James Lynch. F. Reynolds. 309. T. B. Coole I. C. Hill. \v. H. Loyd. 310. c. C. Halstead. 314. S. ]1]. Glore. Taylor :Mann. 316. c. S. Edwards. J. 'V. Stevens. L. LIndsey. W. F. Rich. J. C. DuvaL J. T. Butler.

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Lodge. NatHe of Party. 316. J. C. Kitchen. Hugh !(rueger. 317. S . ~I. floffmun. vV'. A. Gibbany. 320. J. .. Roberts. 32l. P. R. Cadle. B. Spencer. 'Ym. l\Iiller. 325. Alfred '"Va rd. 327. A. H. Livingston. J. P. Ewing. B. T. Cremeens. 38l. 'YID. B. Davis. G. G. Brinton. S. J. Carson. ,v. 'Y'. Jermulie .. 333. II. Beasley. 334. S. L. Henkle. 335. N. B. Lichliter. fl. Swope. 337. P. B. Johnson. 342. Robert Ha~·s. 344. J. Cremson. J. K. 'Yilson. Fred. Deurs. 345. Chas. Stimson. 349. T. F. Schnelle. "\Vm. Dormer. 350. J. C. l\I. Young. C. C. Cllzer. '\"m. Crabtree. R. s. Snow. 35:2'. ,V. R. Bradshaw. 354. Homer St. John. J.'V. Thompson. ~r. J. 'Viley. 360. '1\ B. Ta;ylor. J. B. Spelbrinlc 36l. G. S. Lamun. T. ~I. Brown. 364. B. ":"ilke 1"SOl1. l\I. ~. Crisp. J. H. Searfoss. 366. D. H. 1.'hrasher. 368. Chas. Lee. ,1. l\I. Thol"nbrougll. 369. E. D. Crim. B. Couchman. 37l. 372. ~I. Bridges. 375. C. H. Colley. 380. L. B. Osborne. J. A. 'VilSOll. J. l\I. l\Iyers. ~

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1900.J So. of

Lodge. :Name of Party. 88l. James Edmonson. 383. \Y. N. Bates. Henry Porter. 392. G. A.. 'VeUb. 398. H. C. IIefley. 403. O. P. Duvall. 406. Lacy Jackson. P. Swank. 407. H. Langlen. 408. 413. J. J. Lindsay. 414. J. M':. Rice. 416. L. 1-I. l\:Ieyer. 417. J. H. Crader. 419. John l\Iasterson. Edwin Story. 420. I-Ienry TOrch. Julius \Veiss. 424. S. S. Brokenshil'e. 427. 'Vn1. S. 'Vest. 437. J. Y. Brand. 440. A. A. Kinder. l\I. :N Kinder. A. J. l\layfield. 44l. '"Y. J. l\lacke. 443. Chas. I!::. E'romman. \\T01. r.r. Bennett. 453. J. \\T. Yandell. E. L. Van Zandt. A. L. Osborn. N W. Haggard. F. 1\1. Ellison. J. S. Coggbul'n. .:155. J. 1\1:. Russell. 459. J. H. l\Iagill. L. S. Castor. :H. ,v. I{illian. J. F. Foster. 470. ...~. ,v. l\fichael. II. P. vV"olf. 473. R. S. Gilleland. 476. J. r-:f. Laws. 480. Geo. P. Smith. W. D. 1\le~·ers. 481. D. E. Batterton. \V. A. Cannon. J. 1..1. Potts..

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185

So. of Lodge. S (tine Of Party. 483. .T. H. \Viliams. D. L. \Yilliull1s. 484. J. 'V. Sta;y. 485. F. 1\1. George. 488. 1. H. Crain. 495. S. ",V. Adams. 496. E. P. Blair. 500. J. II. :Miller. 507. \V. G. Craig. 512·. John Rohl. I-Iarry l\larrs. 514. P. A. Boucher. G15. Frank Acree. J. T. l\:Ioore. T. C. "'rade. H. R. Hendrix. T. H. Smith. 516. .A.• F. Ryan. 522. 'V. S. rThomas. Chas. Hitchcoclc 'V. E. Bottsford. 524. Sam'l Benner. 1. J. Godfrey. R. II. Bittle. 52E». S. D. Frazier. 527. \Vm. 1\lcGlothlin. 528. ,Y. R. l\lcIlvain. G29. Jeff. Potter. John ...~. Thompson. 530. ~. K. Graham. 532. A. P. Sherry. 538. C. Boyd. I-I. T. Church. G. A. Pogue. 539. D. H. :Martin. 547. J. Roberts. 548. ,Yo E. Goodwin. '\'v. E. Church. J. J. Slack. .T. 1\.1. Salmon. \V'hybark. 549. S. 554. •T. E. Burris. J. E. r:ehomas. Scott. 558. R. 559. J. ,Yo Bunnell. J. F"'. Bowen. 561. Jap. Jameson.

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GRAND SECRE1'ARY'S

~rABULAR

STA'rEMENT.

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COl\IPILED FROl\I RETURNS, SEPTKMBER 1ST, 1900.

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,St. Lotus

:St. I OUlsClty

,Franklil1

i.,..

Springtield

!St. Louis CitY St. Louis Citv iHoward : ]Greene

7, :""OISUllivan 8. \Villimnsburg 9,Geo. \Vashingtoll lO:Agcncy ll,Pauldingville

;~Valnut Grove ,\Villiml1sburg St. Louis ,Agel1cy \VrightCity

i"Greene CalhlWay /St. I..ouisCity ,Buchallan i\Varren

lHIRising Sun

:Barry

15 i "'estern Star 16!1\felllphis 17jClarksville lSiPaIInyra lH;Paris Unl01l ~WISt. I..louis

\Vinstol1 :l\fmnphis iClm·ksville !Palnlyra IParis ~t. Louis ],{c}'nl1 i DeKalh ;li'loridIL !LaGrange :.8.,to I"ouis Avu,

iClav !Pike iDaviess !Scotlund iPike [J\farioll ,Monroc !St. IJouis City

2!1\Ieridian 3,,:.BeaCOll

;St. I,ouis ','.St. lAH!iS

4:Howard

5!United

6!Ark

12,'fyro

14[Cyrene

21jHavanna

22!\VellingtOll

~;!IFloridH.

24!\Vyucondn

~.)5',:,NaPhtali 2G;Ava

~7IEyergreen

28iSt. John 29:\Vindsor 30iHuntsville 3liLibert:r 32 Humphre)'s r

~3!Ralls

u4lTroy

35'~fercer

36;(~ooper ~

:Newnrk

,Ctlledonia \Cyrellc

'New Huveu

:l{llOX

:\Vashington

iGentry :Bnchunnn

I.Monroe

iLewis ".,,:.St. LOUlSCitY ;Dollglas :Franklill I~rarion

.:Hanniba1. ,\Vindsor ;Hulltsvil1e :IJiberty ;Hlunphreys

:Henry iRandolph rClay :Sullivan

Centre Jrroy Princeton

'1\fercer

iBoonville

;!{Rlls

'Lincolll Cooper

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SECRETt\.RY

c. • •

:Gregory S. MIller !.Tohn H. Deems )tJohn J.Bognrd IThomas C. Kuhnle ,.,i,.:.,.\va.lter" S. Parker Rrunner 'R. T. Kingsbury 1.1\1. Settle J. NewtolJ : 8. P. Brndley ' I. \V. McLellan W. ,A. Ilt'ndren \V,' • n. \\'atson !JOhll S. McLemore :R. N. Crcws _.. _. G. It. Pnden iWm. L. HCYllo1d~, Jr Liholl j14' B. SulOlnon A. F. Powell ,vVnl.HeidtnHlnn C. M. Bryon ,Geo. C.Looniis F'. P. l\Inl'row )\1. H. Berry ~I. '1'. Hanrncl. i~L H Duncill1 T. A. Wright i W. <.-t. Lancaster tieo. \V. HickF iR. 'V. Cn.lllplJell c. Ii'. Sanders :vVU1: H. Brown A. '1'. Jtlmj~on ,.JOhllM .. :MalloI'Y F. \\T. Smith ;\V. D. Christian '1'hos. F. Hurd j'Vili S. Levy T]jolHns .1.. Britt :P. 1\1. (ii~t. Hmnuel \\'ier IE. L. 'Vells Fred Cl'oft 'J. D. Power IF. R.- Littlep»ge !Jere T. Muir IC. C. C<l1lch ;." J.ohnp. Bannon /11\.1. MtlI.lc11e :.J. A. Hyltoll Simon Spur]of'k ;A. L. Sf1elton M. T. Connally jFred. Banchle F. Stnrk.&.~ :Geo. 13 Sturgis J. S. Colfee !H. L. Rutherford A ..1. Ferguson IRaJph Hughes jA. 1\1. Tutt '~J. l\L Bnrbridge J. H. Clawson 'Henry Shulse H. M. l'iper T. VV. Powell G. ~. TOwIlsend ;U. M. Btcwart jA. O. Kelly D. '1'. 'Yoo](lriclge ' Starlw J{O()lltz

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\lst and ud rhUISdu)s. llst and 3d \Vednesdnys. ",,:,',2d a,.,lld 4th Th, ursdays. '2d and 4th Satunlnys. ,Hc1.i\Ionday. Saturdu\' on 01' after fnll Bloon. ',• .Tue.sdaybefbre fulllnoon. 'Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th 'rU£>SdllYS. ,Saturday on or before full 1110011.

'Saturdtlyonorbe~ore~nllmooll.

,Satnrday on or before full 111U011. !Satnrday on or before fnllmooll. iSatnrday on or before full moon. ~ .• Saturdn,y 01101' before full 1110011. :Friday on or before full mOOB. 'Saturday 011 or before full moon. ·2d and 4th Thul'sdays. ]st and Bd Saturdnys. j2d and 4th 'l'hllrsdays. Satllrday befOl'e full 1110011. :lst Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon. !lst and ad Thursdays. ,.:2d and 4th 'flnHsdnys. ".' [3d Saturday. :18t Sllturdny and 3d Monday. :lst and 3d l\fondnys. !Tues. Oil or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. !Tues. on or bef. f.m. & 2 wks. aft. ,2d and 4th Mondays. :Sat. 011 or bef. f. m. & 2d Fri. aft. i2d and 4th Snturda.ys. !Saturday on 01' before [n11 moon. . 1Tnes. on or bef. f.lll. &:~ wks. aft. 2d and 4th Fridavs.

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:Callao !De\Vitt !St. J.louis IBismarck !:J\Iiddle Grove i.1efl'm·son City

;Carroll ;St. I,ouis Uity iSt. Francois l:Monroe 1Cole

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iBallwin

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~ Sat. on or hef. f. 111. & ~ wks. att. o \2d and 4th Saturdays. ~ j1st and ad Saturdays. L-J \Mondny nearest full moon. 13d Saturday. !lst and 3d .Mondays. '" .. 1· .. · ·· .. iH. F. vVoel'ther ISaturday on or before full 1110011. !Uhas. ~. \v.n.lker 'I'Saturda~ OIl, or ~)ef?re full 1110011. ,S. B. CUlllungham lst and dd'Iuesda)s. :E. L.·Edwards :lst and 3d Fridays. '1'. Kinlsey _ !Satll1'day folloWing full D10011. ,iT. 'V. Po~'ter : j]!'t.find 3d Saturdays. H. Chl,)T C<?CkCflll ;lindu)' on 01' before fullllloon. IH. l\LPettlt :Sat. bef. f. In.. & 2 wks. after. !A. Ii'. \Valruff ;lst and 3d Saturdays. I.T. S. Halcolnb iSat. on or bef.f. 111. &2 wks. after. I11'. D. Pllyne iSaturday on or before fulllnooll. ,1.-<."0 Telll.l'n.~. ~ j Geo. A. Stone ISatnrdar on or before full Dloon. ~ 1,.1. c. H?tteL jSatuldus on or before full DIOOl}. ~ !fTohn K. Boyd :Satur<:1ay before full 11100n. ~ !W. 1.1. l\Ieng i1st Ii'l'lday alld3d Saturday. · t~. Yan,ce):··.···..······ · ISaturclay on or before full DIDOll. ~. th. J. Ea~nn ilst and 3d Saturdays. ~ ,C. 'V. BrIdges ;Saturday on or before full r110011. I\V. R. P. Jnckson i1st and iJd Saturdays. 10. :F. Slnunway i2d and 4th ~Iolldays. lErdley O. S.ayle · i1st and 3d lvlonda)·s. 1Geo. \V. Pl·lllce ,'l'hursday on or before fUll moon. jC. Ii'. Baumblott !lst and 3d Fridays. ;,JU111es A. Clark :Saturday before 1'u1111100n. jR. M. Bagby : [i'rida.)' on or before fulllnoon. iJ. L. Hughe~ :Sut. on or after f. In. &2 wks. after. ··1A. R. Gordon 1'1'}nu'sday on or b(\fore full moon. j1..oni8 A. Sns~e !Tnesday on or before full 11100n. \V. Anderson jSaturday before fl1111noon. H. \V.' I{in,g i.saturdll)TOn orbe10re full moou. Gt!orge J. Ward ,2d and 4th J\Iondays. ifT. O. \Vhitmire.. : :Saturdayon or belore full llloon. :.Clnistiall F. Meyer ;lst and ;'d 'fnesdass. iEdwin '1'. An1bler ilstand3d]'ridnys. _IE H. Heidorn iSutunlay on or before full nloon. 'N B. Baker 2d Saturday. 00 .....{ Jr. M. McClanahan Saturday on or before full moon.

j'V. A. l\lnthis E. Hicklin IHarr y O. Berger IU. 'V. 'Vilson IJohn Hawkins IGerhardt A. Gucnther

i1\hlCOIl

!A. H. \Vigle ;A. 'f. Kendrick !Edwin V. Kyte iU. 'f. TulloCk jfT. B. Quisenberry IArtllur M. Hough

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83 Laelcde

84_\VebsterGroves 85(!-fiami 86!Brookfield 87i\Vashillgton 88jDefiallce 891Friendship 901~ussellyille

91!:Madison 92Perseverancc 93!8t: :Marks 94/Vlenna 951lvleranlec 96 8t. Andrews 97 Bethany' 9811\Vebster 991lvIt. Vernon l00 'ASh Grove· I 101,Bogard 102lBlo0111illgton l031'Vest. View l04iHerOll1e l05IKirks'~ille l06iGallatIll 107j"\Villiamsville

l08iPineville l091Stftl1berry 110 1!-Iarcus 111I'rre.Il1.on

112iMaltland

113IPla~t~1)urg

i£ebanoll

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COUNTY.!

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!Laelede !St. Louis IS~line

!lJInll !Dade I'''ort11 !Livingstoll ;Cole 1~:follroe IPike iCap9 Girardeau Il\In.rlCs i8t. Louis j Shel1?Y iHarrlson

jPincville [McDonalcl. \Stanberry !Gelltry iFredericktowll JMadisol1

!Tre}lton !l\Ialtland ···IPlattsburg

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jGrulldy :Holt ·iClinton

tEoone

'Audrain l'l'exas I~forgal1 iCaldwell. IJeftersoll 'Platte

iH. T. wrl~ht jOhas. 'V. Fergll~on ID. N. ~urr~ss

IH. C. Prater

Is.

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1P.

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JvIASTER.

SECRETARY.

Co 00 'rUlE OF :MEETING.

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jR. \V. DaYlS 11. N. I~vrard .. ·.· 1'1'. R. Gould !\\Tnl Volke1' : iR. H. Short !J. H. l . ightne1' iJ. A. Thomason !C~pe Girardeau !F. A. Kage :VlCnna /G. D. Underwood .. · iEureka .; ILee E. Monroe !ShelbYVIlle IJ. T. Perry !Bethany Iw. J. Ntllty...... . +Marshfield J\Vebster !Simon Gtllllpertz )\'ft. Verlloll !Lawrence IJo~eph l\I. ltfcPherson IAsh Grove IG1'eene I\V. H. Turk liBOgard I.carroll i.\V. C. Baird Bevier , i1\Iacon iDavid 1\1. \VlUiallIs rl\Iil1ersvil~e ICap~ Girardeau.. jCanni Hteele IKallsas Clty !Jacksoll ,Gus. Spengler ·.. IKirks':ille ..• IAdn~r jG. A. Goben \Gallatln IDavless 18. S. Day · j GreenYille !'Vay lle iV. V. Ing

114ITWlhght.. :Cohllnbia 115!Laddonia ~ addonia 116IBarnes ~ lCabool 117IV~rsail]es···· ·.. ·1V~rsaines 118iKll1gston IKlllgston 119!De 801.o lne Soto 120 COlupass IPltrkville t

SECI::'E'fAI{Y'S TABUIJAR STATEl\1:EN rl', ETc.-Continued.

!A. L. Ross

iHp(). Armstrong iStu·art.l, Hardy J. P. 'rueker

·..

IH. F. Harris !\V. T. Clark,

...;wcdncsday before full moon.

!2d aud 4th Tuesdays. j:Friday on o~ before full Juoon. ;2d and 4th 'luesd.ays. !Fridu)T on or before full 11100n. iSat. on or ber. f. nl. & 2 wks. aft. 11st and 3d Fridays. lSatnrday on or befote full moon. ISaturday on or before full In0011. ilst and 3d l\Iolldays. 12d and 4th Tllesd.llYs. 'Saturday on or (liter full n100n. lSatul'day l)eforefulllllOOIl. 1Saturc1ay on or before full n10011llst and:::;d Saturdays.. l~'riday on or after full 1110011.

jJ. F. )\'ebster

,11. C. Myers iJohll 'V. McDowell I)). it. White IJ. E. Parclonner .1. Grant J. 1\1. Atterburj' 1.1. 'V. }<'Jitz IJno. 'V,. Ho~·man IHenry Heftl. (\V. G. Martin iJall1es ~~. Doyle j(). \V. Gl1l1dett i\V. \V. Branno(lk /R. c. Sedwirk. n. Holder J. \V. ~nnlli.;: David H. \Vbite I,John O. Snider jC. l\I. Carter 1'1'. H. Edmonds 'l'h01nas /Jno. G. Settle

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I'T.

N. LaMaIlce

: IClaas Rit~ema 1 \Y. R. Londoll iJohn \V. Schooler I1..afe Dawson I,J. P. Lewis IJ. G. Long IE. C. Kenner jG. F. I)ettig-rc'v iJtunes ~IcNtlir I.T. l\I. ]~steb

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I\\'.

F'. CarleY 'r. NolaiHl.

I.sat. on or bet'. f. 111. and 2 wks. aft. i'rhu. on or bef. f. In. & 2 wks. nft. !Saturday on or after full 1110011j2d and 4th Tuesdays. iTuesdny on or before full nI001}, I~d Hl1d 4th Tuesdays. iHaturday on or before full moon. !Friday OIl or before full mOOB. Ilst ancl3cl Saturdays. 1Saturday on or before fulllllOOlL 118t and 3d 'rhllrsdays. 12d and 4th Saturdays. ISaturday on or before fulllnoOll. ilst and 3d ~'riday8. !Friday on before full moon. ISat. onorbef. f. Ill. & 2d Fri.1bl'g.

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1211 Erwin 1221Triplett 123jHermu,1l1l 124 l Union Star

12.5IGelltryville 1261":s.eaman 127lAthe~s

128iljorra111e 1291 Monett 1BO:Hullle 131!Potosi.

1321~'arlnington

133;Star of the 'Vest 1R1lPleasant }.fOllllt 135iBrayn1er 136 j Plufmix 137!Delphian 1381Lincoln 139!Oreg oll 140 IPapillville of Rocks 141jChain 142lPleasant Grove 143 I IrOlldalp 144jl\lodern 145) Latim er 14~11\ICGee

14'lcass 148 Purdy 1 149,Lexington 150 ·Bil'lllin g 151 :Milton 152 Linn Creek 153 1Bloollltield 1541Collcord 155lSpl'ing Hill 1

ISt. IJOllis lTriplett iHel'lnann iUnion Stfir iGentrvville t~.f. ilan:

IA!bany

~Rldgeway

IMonett !Hullle /Potosi

:~'al'lnington

ISt. Louis City jChariton IGasconade jDe Kalb

IGentry 1isullivall Gentry HarnsOll Barry JBates !\Vashillgtoll lISt. Francois

!IIrolltoll ,I~'Oll Olean .. ···· ·..····IIl\Iill.er IBray1ner Caldwell jBowling Gl'ccn Pike iBirch Tree IShannon lli'illu1ore !Andrew IOregon iHolt !Papinville IBates IOwen /Lincoln.~ IOtterville lCooper !Il'ondale I\Vnshillgto11 jHlunansville !POlk ILicking jTextls lcolle.ge :Mc;mnd'''I~facon IHanlsonvllle cnss !Purdy Barry ILexingtoll !Lafayette /Halleck !Buchanan IFirth IRalldolph ILinll Creek !Caluden iBlooll1field iStoddard !Hatton ICallaway ISpl'ing Hill jI..ivingstoll 1

!H. 'V.AnH~ling· !C. H. \Viley IA. B. 'Vnl~er 10. I.J. PerkIllS IB. ~.,. Hoss I"IEd\.vin Nelson

A. R. l\fcNamee IC. 'V. RobertsOD ;Wm. R. BJeese 1C. E. Horton jChas. ,V. LOOInis j'V. Af. Harlan 1F.• p. Ake

10.

o. Leeper

1Geo. J. Berne !B. F.Fleetwood iG. F. Heinke !H. l\L Cochran ID. H.\Vooderson "1"\\.Till. ' CO,c1uall !J. B. 'l'honlas · !O. M. Jaqua C..Mills ,8. L. Standish jIAlex. Harrison Robert Tetley Il\:fann Ringo

lc.

C. O. Miller iJus., '1\ Davis !E. M. Davis jJ. B. \Villiams MoutgOlllery jJas. E. Cunnnins liU. A. Lane ltT. A. Hedges M. P. Nichols 11'. N. Sutterfield j\V. H. Parson G. Streit IJ. I.J. Eaton A. G. Hughes 10. }t~. Engleman iO.•J. 1\IcLune I\Vm. Anthony......... .. IFrank :Mautz jtJ. Kinkade I.J. G. Richmond ]J. E. },IcOaddon '.Geo. 'V. FeelY jA. 1.1. Gurley I\V. M. Fly jRohert A. Hicklin iH .. 'V. \\rinsor IO. H. Bro\rn !Johl1 DaHanl fI. ·W. Settle IJ.. P. Bennett IJ. ,V. Vincent !Leonidas King JI'. B. 'furnbangh !LewisB. March 18. O. McClintic !'V. C. Harrison !\Villis Cole !\Vm. A. Sparks iJ. S. Fitzgerrell Meeker A. S. Dodge

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163jOccid~ntal.. 164!Joachlln 165.!;l\Iary ville 166 Ilortngeville

;:Moulltain Grove.. i'Vright jGreel.l C~ty !Sulliyan lllIorrlsvllle lPolk 1CliftOll Hill IRalldolph iVvl1itesville !Alldrew !St: IJouis iSt. Louis City jlhllsboro ]Jefferson INOdaway IM:ar y ville !Portageville ;Ncw 1\Indrid

lJ. A. Chase

ifl. H. Livingston

i B. W.

fThos. C. MItchell IJ. \V. Graves i\v. B. 'fownsend IAustin P. Oliver ,Ohns. S. Booth i\Varrell L. Johnsol1 !R.•T.Miller

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158 1}Ylonntnin Gl·ove 1591Green City 160 i Pleasant 161 IClifton Hill. 1621'Vhitesville

i2d and 4th Fridays. Jl'hursday on or before full In0011. i1st Saturday. 12<1 and 4th Saturdays. iSaturday on or before full Jlloon. y. on 0.1' before full n100n. Ii Saturda 2d and 4th FrIdays. !Saturday after fullluoon. lIst and ~d Fridays. ilst and 3rd Thursdays. !Saturday on or after fun 11100n. ISaturday on or before full rnOOll. !Saturday on or before full 1110011. ! NO '1'etun.,s. ilst and 3d Saturdays. !lst and 3d 'l'uesdays. ISaturday on or before full nl0011. llst and 3d Saturdays. 11st ~rollday and 3d Saturday. iSaturday on or before full Illoon. iSaturday on or before full moon. iSaturday on or before full 1110011. jSaLul·day nearest full nloon. ;Sat. on or hef. f. In. and 2 wks. aft. 1Saturday on or before full Dloon. fSa!urday on or be10re full 11100n. I.Fmd.ay 011 or before fu1111100n. ,Sat. ollorbef. f.111. & 2 wks. Idler. 13d },Ionday. ·.. 1·1111 Saturday. ilst Saturday. ,Saturday on or before full mOOll. ;FridSLy nenrest fulllnoon. l,lth Satunluy. (Sat. on orbef. f. 111. & 2 wks. after.

/'1'. R.l?avi~

iHat. on or bef. f. In. & 2d Fri. fol. !Sn~urday 011 or before fulllUOOll. :Fnday on or before full 11100B. ;Satnrday on or before fullllloon. iStlturda'~ on or before full 1110011. il~t and 3d Mondnys. iSaturdny on or hefore fullllloon. \lst and ad Saturdays. ;Saturdny aftel' full moon.

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COUNTY.

bIASTEU.

167\Revere ..lRevel·e !Clark iiL. M. Hnrdv 168!Colony !Cololly !Knox iN. '1'. !Ollei1 lfi9JGalllden Point. (Cmnden I>oint.. JPlatte .;H. C. BelJ. 1701Benevolellce....•..... !Utica iLivingston ~Philip Hmith l'i11Hartford :Hnrtford ~ !PntllUln d~. l~. Speaks ,172ICenser ri\lncon ll\facOll :jtl. L. Mnrtiu 173jPowell lPowell !.McDonald l\Vi1Py;DU) 174'ISturgeon JStllrgeoIl [Boone ;A. R. l\'1cComa:-; 175 Newton !Newtollia lNewtoll lJ. McPropst 176!Point Pleasant. iPoint Pleasant !New j\Iadrid iSamnel Mecklen 1771Texas jHouston jTexas !W. E. Bnrtoll 178[Griswold !Pl'ice'sBranch 11\IontgOInery ;1". P. 'Vyatt J79!Pride of the 'Vest 1St. Louis lSt. Louis Cit)T ! Lonis 'risch 180IDes lfIoines ····iAthens · l(~ark· · ··iL. H. Therll1e 181lNovelty iNovelty !KIlOX !~r. H. McOall. 182 1 Pilot Knob Richville !Douglas !H. L. \V. Reid 183!California rCaliforllin. i Moniteuu itT. '"V. Hunter 18~fMorley ·· ···.··.. ··il\Ior1er !Scott iO. D. Harris 185!ChamOls ChmllOls jOsage jHenry Ernstmeyer 186 ftlorality ·Renick Randolph ;\V. N. Hamilton 187jHermon jLibernl iBal'toll IJohn Hendricks 1881Hullllibal. iHannibal. IMarioll IDaniel H. Roderick 189 ! Zeredatha !St. Joseph !Bue~Ul.Ilan 'Wm.H. Utz 190 t I'>lltumll :Newtowll iSulhvHll· · iG. E. ])nly 191!\VilsOll jPocnholltas rCapeGirardeau IG. H. Sample 192;Frallkford !I?rankford [Pike i'v. H. Svkes ImJ!An~erona il\1issouri CitY· IClny l.Joseph \V. Turner 1U4j\Vellsville !'Vellsville !'MontgOluery jPeter. Arnold lU5iBolivar !Bolivar !Polk j.1. M. Dunnegan 196i:.Quitllla11 :. Q . nitI11un \lN.J.o ctawuy :.'.1...' E.". C.~1rI. ) enter 197iCarthag-e !Carthage .: Jasper i~. B. Hussey 198jAllensville iAllendale !"Torth i\Vm. :M. Golding 199:New Hope iElsberry ILincoln !.lnmes C. \Yelch ~OOISonora .!vVatson !AtchisOll 1\\T. H. Morgall 201!Ravenwooa j Ravenwood !Nodaway ! III. A. Orr 202i'Vestville :'"Vestvillc :Charitoll !N. J. lTnderwood 20(~iBnnnley ,Bnllnley ;1\Iiller ; \V. It. Ua ·ups :lO·l,Rowh~y Dearhorn IPlaUe ."1'.. J. Menns t

SECRETARY.

IL. M. DawsOll iB. So Colemun jc. C. Abbott. !H. C. Cox jEd. \\"yckofr

i.James·G. Howe :\V. 14'. Moore

i\\'. A. Seymollr

L. ~L HnfJ'man Biship !James Slnith jE. F. "'ells !.T. R. I~ggenberg 1\1. Doud iI-I. T. Botts i'V. N. Bragg iC. A. Burkhardt ".··IE. Daug,herty ·.· !Henry Marquflud ]J. \V. Hendrix !,.lames Cowlcv l1\.. G. :McDaufel !George Hees J. \Vells ·Ir.. \V. Snmplc ;H. C. Steele iIt. G. Hopkins ·.Jacob 1tliller \V. S. \"hite ':.;•, 1. B. Young ·C. C. Catron n. C. 1\[nll \V. H. Baskett :~tephpl~ South I 'V. P. Suns c. O. 'Vest c. .T. Thompson U. Kirby 1

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ISnt. on orbef. f. In. &2 wks. aft. !SaturdRY on or before full nloon. iSaturouy on 01' before full mOOll. jSaturday on or before full llloon. :Snturday on or nlter fnll mooll. !Jst nncI 3d Mondays. iSntnrday on or before fulll110011. :ji'riday OIl or before full 1110011. ISnturdn\' on or after full 1110011. !Saturda)1 on or before full 1110011. !lst and 3dtiatnrdnyr.:. iSatnrday on or before full nlOOll. ~ lIst and 3d 'Vednesdays. ~ !Saturday on or before full moon. '1:$ :Satul'day OIl 01' before full moon. ~ ISatnrda~T OIl or before full 1110011. ~ 12d aud 4th :Fridays. ·.···.i1st find 3<1 Fr.id8Y~. ~ !lst and 3d FrIdays. !Hatllrday on or before full ]]100n. lst and 3d Saturdays. j2d and Mh }'Ionda~~s. i2d nE~ lith Tuesda~1s. !8ntnrday on or hefore fu1111100n. ·Saturday on Ol' before full mOOll. iHnt. on or bef. 1. m. & 2 wks. after. i~d and 41h Saturdays. iSuturday before full mOOll. 'Sa1urduy on or before full 1110011. '.!.]st and 3d Suturd. avs. 12d and 4th Thursda,ys. iSaturday on or before full III001 1. :Snturduv before full mOO)1. :l~t Hnd 3(1 Sutllrdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. r-l ~1d Saturday. C BntllrollY oil or he1cwe full mooll. 'SuinI'da)' l,,·(4n·p full mooll. ~.

;:;.

205ITrihuninn :l\Iarshall Salinc 206i:3onlcrset 'Po\\'crsville Pntllaul 207!Clay iExcelsiorSpringsiClay 208!SalislJury (Salisbury !Chariton 209!Poplar Bluff :Poplnr 13lutt:. iButler 210lUnionville !Unionville \Putnall1 211jHickory Hill. iHickory Hill iCole 212jFonr :Mile : ICan1pbell IDnnklin 2I3iRolla jRolln !Phelps 2HiForest City j~'orest City ,Holt ~ 2I5/Horncrsville jCarnth !Dunklin 216,Hale !Hale City ;Carroll 217lBarbee iSweet Springs ,Saline 218 1Good IIope 'South St. Louis !St. I.Jouis City 219:Albe1't l)ike -:Kansus City ,Juckson Z20;Kansns City ;l(unsas City :Jackson 2211 Mystic 'fic IOak Ridge !Cape Girardeau 222!La Belle !IAl Belle iLewis 228j\Voodlnwn i\Voodlawn ;MOlll'Oe 2241Hnlniltoll :Halnilton !Caldwell 225;Salem Snlmn :Dent 226!Saline :St. :Marys :Ste. Genevieve 227!Cypress !Laclede !Linn 2281Shelbiua 'ShelbillH. iShclby ~ 229 1Clatlin -!Protcln I~raney 2;~OiSt.•Tltmes iSt.•TalUeg IPhe]ps 2:-;11 Oard weU ICardwell , Dunklin 2:;2iPo10 ,Polo :Caldwcll 2331 Bucklin iBucklin jJ.Jinn 2H4!St.. li'rancois ;Libertyville ;8t. Frnncois 2i15!\Veatherby i'VeatherlJy ,DcJ{alb 2s6;Sedalia iSedaUn jPettis 23i:La Plata !La Plata :l\facon 2HR:Rusllville iRushville !Buchanan 2aniHopewell iLesterville iHeynolds 2'W;Grallvillc !Granville ;~Ionroe 241!Palestine ;St. Chat:les. ISt. Charles 242/I Portlfilld ·,ReadSVll1e Icalla',vav 243 K~ystone : iSt. I.,b~is 1St. Louis City ~441l\f1ddl~.\.Fablus i~ownll;g : ISchu~·ler _45 Knoh .Noster ;Knob NosteI Tohnson l 246jl\fontgOlucry CitY il\Iontgomery City(l\IontgOllleI'Y 2·:17iNeosllo (Neosho ...........•... 1N'ewton 2481 Rochester ;Heleull !Andrew 2491Carroll !Norborne iCarroll

1\\·. R. J)obyns ,R.E. L. Smith B. Powers 1F. E. Cozad iTho~.1\. Bogart ;J. J£. Musgrave !G. A. Hall. is. F. Trmnnlcl. !J. L. Dalton iJ. V. Porter /T. B. Valentine iA. P. :\IcElhinne~~ ,1. D. Bond \V. H. Phl1l1U1{'I' jJ. L. Geer iC. 1\1. 1\1iller 11'.1\1. Jones jPaulJ. \Villdns iH. L. Eversoll · l.Tohn l?rancfl, Sr !\v. T. Sinclair iA. N. B. VVilSOll ;8. J. Jones ,L. 1;. O'lJell I.J. E. BarncU i'!\ C. Andrew ! I£dward H. Christie jEdward S. Baldwin :.John H.. Looseu .:Vhns. N. SeidUtz ;M. H. DeVault ;Geo. A. Poteet. :D. A. DrUlll iG. S. \\Tills. '" ;F. M. Devoss iChas. I? Snlith iJ. D. Riley Wnl. U. \VilSOll !Jno. H. lUng !T. E. 'l'uthill :Samuel '1.'. Jeffries I 1.1. N. Coffman !Edward Schnaf i~.,rank Scheuring :Geo. w. Adams jJ. A. Elliott iDalliel 'f. \Vainwright.. jJohn L. Fiehls iCyr\1s A. Jmnes lJ. ,V. Owen ;C. A. Auf del' Heide jH. BoisseJier R.Pool !Ed. 'l'1'o11er I.J. D. Hrny '\V. H. Stontimore !\V. B. Scott i R. S. Kat.han !Cha~.•J. Sandbcrg !John G. llanard, Jr iJohll McClure iI. Ii'. Riggs iG. A.. Golc.l jF. A. Snmpson 1James 1. ::;ears ,G. O. Baul i~. B. 'VeIls i R. \V. Jones jD. H. },lcKenzie :8. H. Irvin ]G. S.•Jones 1. N. Bailey ;R. \V. Schmolds :0. P. Heilihart i.~. \V. Berl'y :H. R. G,11bert /'VU1. J. Thomas :l\Ioses Ely ~f!- lij. Smith i~oon 'Y?lgau:ott L<1. S. Harte ,Geo. J. laylO1 ;\V. B. M. Cook ,1. :M. Riehards 1\V. C. Hill ,Chus. E. Prettylnan [H. O. Ellingsworth A. H. Grahmn 'E. J.I. Beatie 'Jmnes H. H. Baker

:Jst Thursday. iSaturday on or before full 1110011. I]st and 3d Saturdays. \Tuesday on or before (U111110011. j2d and 4th 'Tuesdays. ISat. before f.ln. & 2 weeks after. ISaturday before full 11100n. I'l'hnrsday on or before full 1110011. llstalld3d Saturdays. jIst Saturday and 3d Monday. iSntllrday on orbeforc full moon. :2d aild 4th Saturdays. :Friclay on or before full 1110011. llst und3d Satur<'lays. :2d nnd 4th Mondays. i2d ann 4th 1\Iondn)·s. [Saturday on or before full moon. ISat. on or aft. f. 111.& 2 w1\:8. UnCI'. I8at. on or bet'. f. In. & 2 wks. after. lIst. and 3d Tuesdays. iSaturilay on or before full 1110011. iSatnrday OIl or before full 1110011. :lst and 3d vYCdllCsdu,vs. ]st and 3d Friduys. . jSaturday on or before fuB mow .. :Saturdny 011 or befol'c full 1110011. :lst & Hd Fridays. :Sut. 011 or after f. Ill. &2 wks. after. :Satnrdny bef. f. in. &, 2 wks. after. j W('dlle~dny on or before fun 1110011. ,2d Saturday. 118t Friday. '\Vednesduyon orbefol'c fuE mUGH. ;2d Hnd 4th Saturdays. :Satllrduy on or afler fnllmooll. :Friday on or before f\IH 1110011. lIst and 3d Tuesdays. '"SaturdRv on or before full 1110011. jIst and 3d \Vednesdays. . ]~a!. ?1~ or be,f. f. Jl~. t.~ 2 wks. after. iFrHht) Oll or before full 1110011. ;Mondny on or lJeforefulllnoon. Tnesduy on or before f11111110011. 'Saturday on or before fun 11100n. '2d and 4th Saturdays.

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252iAlanthus

2531 Laredo

254 IButler 255 r.iUtoll 256fShekinah 257!Lodge of Light

258!Ravallua 259 ILodge ofI ove

260!l\fechanicsvillc 2611Florenee 262IHOlden

263 SUDll11it 264 Defunct

26~ICor~nthiall

2~2Isoclal : Aurora 268lLodge of Truth 269 Rock Prairie 2iOlNew Baleln 2ilISOlOlllo11 272 Granite 273 St. Clair I 274(Cold Spring 2751TranqUillitY 276iGrand River 2771\VDl. D. l\fuir 278 Avilla 279 Hogle's Creek 2801Lodge of Peace 281IFellton 201

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IRavanna ILancaster

iSchuyler

!New Florenee liIIOldell

LMol1tgolllerJ· !JOhllson ,Jaekson

·\Varl:ensburg ftIartlll~burg St. LOUlS Atlanta J awrellcelJurg Argentville \Springfield j Sedalia loseeola

Leeton

ijOrearVille

I!Iercer

IJohns<?u

lAudral~l : ISt. LOtus Clt)T ~1\racon

iLawrenee !I ineoln

1Greelle

iPettis ISt. Clair IJohnson

iSaline

MASTElt.

Freeman iCass Pilot Grove ICooper : IBO\vers Alills !I a\Vl'ellCe .~ Wheatland IHickor)· Chillhowee : IJohnson \]~enton i8t. I ou~s : 2821C0811108 18t. I OlllS j'St. LouIS Clty 283,.StocktOll !!Stockt.on. . Cedar 284jCUllOP)f Aurorn. jLaw.rence 2S5,Earl Coff'evsburg DaVlCss 286IUrich .............•....... IUrieli jIIcnry 2871Craft !Canton Lewis 288!Herluitnge Herll1itage !Hiekory

SECRETARY.

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seifert O. P. Russ I'V. A. Merrynul.l1 jE. D. Kipp IL. P. Norlllan iJohn Keating :IC. G. Miller ID. M. Foster lt1. E. Markey lJ. U. l\fuschany lJueob Murray jtfohn Brothers E. Boyer

L. O. Granthan1 IW. H. Tracy 10. D. Austin jE. P. Dorris !}'. W. Brickey ;IJ. I;. Downing iJoseIJh Jenkins !Winfred l\IelYin IHeury J?hnson iP. P. Elhs I\V. H.Brown 'A. F ..Maxwell

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IB.

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IJ.

Harvey 'Viner

jJOhn Herzog

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·.·.·

ilst and 3d :Molldays. 18aturday on ~)l' after full ]110011. jlst and 3d FrIdays. !1\Ionday on or hefore fu111nOOll. jSllturdtLy 011 or before full 11lOOIl. iSaturday 011 or after fullinooli. i2d :Mondny. l3d l?riday. IFriday bef{>re full moon. i'rhursday before fnl1ulo0l1. :\Vednesdny on or beforefullnlOon. :Saturday 01101' before full ]110011. 12d and 4th li'riduys.

iH. P. French :Chas. H. Pellet M. Attebery ,.1. ,V. \Vest IA. M. Brinun [M. C. Slnith M. Hodges IEd. A. Hook !'Yll1. Griffith !B. J. Orear !8. A. 1'tlcSpadden IJ. 'r. Kaley ; 1

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!lst and 3d Satl1rda)'s. ISaturday on 01' before full nl00n. lSat. on or bef. f. n1. and 2 wks. a.ft. lIst and 3d Saturdays. iSnturday on or after fu111n001l. i1st and 3d Saturdnys. IFriday on or before full moon. I'Vednesday on or bef. full moon. /!2d and 4th Friday~. 8aturday· on 01' b.efo~'e fulllllO?ll. lSaturday bef. f. 111. &2 wks. after. !'rhursday on or before fulllllOOll. llst and Dd Fridays.

tJ;.

Ij8aturday l?riday or before fnll moon. on or before 1\1'0

ret-urn.>;.

0)1

1'u111110011.

:Snturday on or aftcr fullllloon. !2d and 4th :MondaYl:l. IThnr. on or bef.. f. In. & 2 wks. aft. i2d and 4th Tuesduys. iSnt. bef. f. Ill. & 2 wks. aft. ISatnrday on or after full 11100H. [1st and 3d Mondays. ;Sntnrdny on or before full moon.

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289 1Df{aJlcf

290 1Fairmount

[\V)'ftconda lEdina !Lmnar: lSarcoxIe Il\found City !Jmnestown ISP arta !l·j.. air Grove

~ 291 Edina ~ 292 Laluar.;

293 SarcoxIe > 294 ,Mound City 295l\foniteau.: ~ 296 SP arta ~ 297 Ozark

:Clark iKllOX IBarton 1Jasper IHolt Il\foniteau ichristian IGreene

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iJ · I

•••••••••••••••.•••••••••

'Vells S. Brown IThos. J1~: Thompson i\V. E. I\..llowles iO. O. Fuller IJ· E. Parmer !M. C. BarHes tJ..L A. Fawcett

I•.....,

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·IT. M. \VeUl'3 J. E. I..oug Selin G. ~~itchel r. \V. DavIs 1V. :M. Harnsher 1\1. K. Johnson , \V. G. Holl.and J. 'V. CeCIl.

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~~gIgg~;f~:::::::::::::::::: ii{;':i{sns 'city:::::::: !J;,:cksoii:·.::.::::::::: IRobt.;;i 'R:'K~e;;g;;;'::: .::::: IY;;h;; '0: 'y'~c~m ~:'.~~'.::':: :::: i'st '~i;d '3<i" T~;e~da);s:"""" 300IDOr!C IElklund 301 'Vlllte Hall Rarnard 302 1Lick creek jPerrr INevada 303llosage 304 Faithful IFnir Dealillg 305lclareIlce htrellce 306 Ashlar Comnlcrce 307 New London New London ?08IP~rrott : ·· ··· .. ··I~faysviJle :i09 ICIng Hll'anl. \Knoxville 310 Sikeston ISikeston 311 Kearney Kearney 31211Cl~ba '.,":" ; Cl!ba : 313 KIugsvllle KIngSyIlle 314 Pine Pille 315 Jerus,alelll Jericll0 316IRura1. Kansas City 317 Osborn IOsborn 318 Eldorado ILuray 319 Paulville \Brashear 320 Amazonia Amazonia 321IJol1a~han Del1v~r 322 Har(l!n IHardIn S23 i Corner-8tone 18t. I.ouis Independence 324\1tICDOllnld 325, Dockery "'j1\feadVille I 326/.Linn Linn : ~271lft: ZlOl~ I'V~st Pll}lns v28 j Caluesville CaIneSVIlie 3291 Kennedy IIEllll0 330 l Bertrand Bertrand 331jCharitY ISt. JosePh 332.IRYland IBerlill 333[Chillicothe Chillicothe 334 Breckenridge Breckenridge

" \Vebster !Nodaway jIRalls Vernon IRipley I'shelh~r

Scott Ralls De Kalh Ray Scott clay craWfo.I'd Johnson IRipley ,cedar Jackson 'DeKalb Clark Adair Andrew 'Vorth Ray St. Louis City Jackson IIJinn !Osage

IHOW~ll

,I-Iarnson !NOda\Vay 111ississippi I·Bnchallan Ge.ntry I Livillgston ICaldwell

:F. S. Marlin

!A. s. Blagg

/N. H. Barr Slllith

iA ••1.

IH . P. GIllespie \J. S. ,van"s.e IH. '1'. Blackledge jJohn S. "Tood

IElmer J\.fann i ~L

C. HIll E. Kendall IJas. H. Harman James M.. Eaton 'V. B. 'Vallace A. N. Belcher i O. W. Sheppard IGeo. L. 'Valls IP. hf. JO~lnson.: )llomer 1tlcDanlel. I",'. s. VH.. wter jL. T. Harvey ,\Vnl. Pryor IS. P. Nelson IH. I,. Ermatinger \-V. \Varner ! \V. T. Dye IJohn Feuer B. B. Carter / I.C.has. A. l.JaUIa. r lL. B. Presson IHorace Stringfellow B.. R",obertsoll Arthur J. Simpson ,J. A. Waterman

IO.

IA.

!D.

Harry Rea.: Tllos.l\IcMlllen S. P. Bybee C. H. Brown 1. N. Presson C. 1\'1. Slul;ckclford E. P. EllIs Geo. E. I..ear Reu}Jen. \YiI~ter A. C. KUlcaHl H. McKnight ,J. L. Jennett Newton. Jones \V. H. Ragsdale J. Y. Stone J. K. Longacre T. J. Thornhill IJllo. C. qo:rr G. T. Coffnll, Jr jO. lV. Gorder S. Hobbs O. :g.• BrumJield iJ. H.l,eutz i~f. 'V. Slnith Is. \V. Strode IJ. ~I. '1'hOlupson \G. \V. Tain~er 1'1'. H. CarmICal ( ,I\Valter scott N. \V. Duke IEdward C. Browne i Olenlen Butler !Chas. E. Cornue ..18. J. Dewey

I'V.

l0.

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'[saturday on or before full nl0011. Saturday on or before fulllnoon. IFriday on or before f~lll n100n. jTues.on orbef.f.lll. &2wks. after. and 3d Saturdays. Satnrday on or before full nloon. Friday on 01' before full 11100n. Saturday on or before full n10011.

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L-J

Saturday on or b.e.fore full 11100n. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturdayoll or before fulln10011. 2d Friday. Saturday on or before full nlOOll. ,sat. on.or .bet: f. 111. & 2 wks. after. ,Saturday 011 or after fulllnoon. iSat. 011 orbef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. lIst and 3d 8~turdnys. ~ Saturday before full 1110011~ ISatnrday on or before fulllnoon. ~ Ilst Saturda)T. ~ !Saturday on, o. l' nearest full llloon. Saturday on or before full nloon. ~ ISaturday before 3d Sunday. ~ ISat. on or bef. f. ill. & 2 wks. aft. llst and 3d I\fondays. 2d and 4th Saturda~Ts." jTlnll'sday on or befol'{~ fun nloon. ISaturda-y' on. or before full 11Ioon. I]st and 3d Saturdays.. /Sat. 011 or bef. f. In.• &:!d Sat. fo1. ,Saturday before fun moon. 1st and 3d 1tIondays. 1st and 3d J\'fondays. ;lst and 3d Saturdays. jlsa.~urd". UJ. on or betore full 11100n. 1~l'l~a)T. !}efore full 1l10OIl. ~.

l 1

1\0 lctulns.

I,lst and 3d sat"llrdays. j2d Saturday.

i2d and 4th J\'Iondays. !Saturday on or before full nl00l1. 12d and 4th Fridays. 12d & 4th Saturdays;

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GRAND SECRETARY'S T..4.BULAR STATEl\1:ENT, ETc.-Continued.

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J,ODGE.

335IJoplin

3361Hallsville 337 IBlue Sprillgs 338rM.yrtl~

3391Fldellty 340'\,vestport 341 Dejlt'l1{·t 342iCircle 343~.:AgriColn 344!:M:oberly

! p :O~\':Dl;':~.,

MASTEn.

~!J~Pl;:-~ "~~.: IJ:per".=~.~.~..~!~. -~~~~~~l.":.~ ~."" IHallSVllle......•..... j\V. H. BrInk. jBOOne

jBlue Springs !1\Iillville il~adey

!\Vestport i

iRoscoe

!,I.petersburg

!l\Ioberly l,Joplin IDixon !Edgnr Springs

345IFellowship 346IArlil1gton 847jSpring Creek 348 1\Vadesbul'g 349Jpollock 3501Tyrian

1Creighton

3521.Ii'rIend

lo.za1.k..:

351;1\f~saic

COUN~·Y.,

1Pol1ock \Johnstown jBel1eview

IJacksoll !Ray ..·· iPlatte IJackson

IJ. H. :Moo!'c · IJno. A. Dlxon jJ. D. Jackson !Leslie Hopkins

ISt. Clair

j\V. F. Shackelford IJ,a~. \V. ~rai1. 1\\'. l\L·Talt Il\L T. Balsley l'f. V. 'VilSOll·· :G. I. Bradford H. Creightoll

IHenr y

Randolph .Tasper iPulaski. IPhelps

ICass

,Sullivan tBates llrOl~ ..: ··

lchnstu~11 ..: 1St. LOUlSClty /Audrain IPlutte IBoone ICUllft;WU)r

/.J.\VIn. r

OUlluinghmn

lI~.l\L Logan

'..: •JOh11 S. rrnylOr

Harness

3531Benton iSt. LOlllS 354!Hebron /:l\fexieo 3551Adelphi IEdgerton 3561Ancient Landn1ark I Harrisburg 3571Aux vusse · IIAux yasse 3?8!~orth-'Vest ITarlno ~9lGarrett jArCola.: 060lTuscan :St. LOUlS 361!Riddick lBuffalo 362IHiralll \Kahoka .; 363jFratcrnal. iRobertsvllle 364 Higginsville !Higginsville 365 IBayou lBakersfield 366 I Adair 1Kirksville 36TBarrv i\Vashburn

3G8iCrescent Hill

iAdrian

1J. Newton Cross iA. O. Hamilton IA. E. Frakes l.Al. Hatcher IAtclllson F. Schoenc:-ke lDade : : .. ; :Salnuel ACho~d.. ···· ]St. LOlnsClt~ :e. A. Tholnpson IDaUas · i\V. Smithpeter iClnrk : IoJ. R. McI achlan ;Frankhn I'V. R. SmIth iLafayette iL. '1'. IAlllCl !Ozark t.J. 'V. Smith jAdair ·· ········i\V. P. Foster ,Barr v i\V, A. Fairchild

iBates

!.l. N. Bricker

369IcoDlposite 370!'Villianlstown 371:Sheldon 372 i Nonpareil

;'Villiamstown ISheldon

!Ripley iLewis iVernon iCass

'G. F. 'rhoD1ine ,.J. '1'. Doss l\V. E. 'Viley

,Dolliphall

!East Lynne

!J.

IE. E. Herift· ·

:I;·~T..~.~i~~ell~"

..:.:

P. B!·owl1 jJ. S. Bndges 1Chas.IJ. Renfro iJ. II. Carson.. ' !H. C. Elberg [

is. tV. Maxey !.JO]111

SIWItI~~'ARY.

IE. 'V. Sullivan .',: :G. H . Pow~ni iH. A. Hatlleld !!. S. Reynolds IP. S. Huckins IJohn P. l\IeM:anus tL. 'V. Tandy :B. B. Silycy ID.Drnk~· · IR. J. II!l!.. Acnn C. C. \Valto1l )John J. Steele iI.P. Hopkin~ Jr. R. Hombs i.JIlO. B. l:Iarris !Geo. \V. Ode~l T~.,. .A. Hendel.son 1 led. A. SmIth !\V. A. \Vilkinson is. 'v. Pile lE. A. .Te~sl1p ~H. A. ".(>1l~ 1\"1. re. 'Viles iJ. M. Long ;':1.'. H. Hickey :N. :Mandy : (J. \V. J'r(lsSon !R. C. l\Innllna ;\V. S. Earp iD. N. Shuey

/z.

'.rum 01' MEWl'lNG.

~: !Saturday il:t and 3donFridays. or after full Il100n. jlst and 3d Saturdu:ys. iSaturd9Y on or before full moon. i'Vednesday on or hef. full 1110011. !2d and 4th Tuesdays. ,

:'rllursday on or before fulllnoon. ',iSaturda.y .on or befor~ full 11100n. j2d and 4th l\Iol.ldays. i2d and 4th Fridays. IThursday on or before full moon. ~ !Sllturday on or after fulllnOOll. ~ j4th Saturday. ~ iSaturday fifter full 11100B. ISat. on or bef. f.111. & 2wks. nner. ~ :Saturday on or before fulllnoOll. ~. ,.i.s.aturday onor before full mOaB. 12d and 4th lVIondays. :]st Tuesday. ,Sitt. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wk~. aft. iSatnrduy on or before fnll moon. !.Tu~~da~: on or before full HI00l}. :2~ T~l.nrS?ay. , :'I~lUISd~) on OI l?c:ore full 1n0011. 1st and ud Tuesdct)s. ISaturday on or after full 1110011. i1st and 3d Fridays. !Saturday OIl or aftcr full 1110011. 2d and ·it,h .MondayH. lst Satnrday. ;lst and Bd Fridays. 'SaturdaY on or befo)'t' full moon. SH,tl1Tda~~ on or hefore full IlJOon. iSnturdny before 4th Rundny. r--T ,Sat. on or afterf. 111. &2 wI!:s. after. C· 'Sat. on or hef. f. TIL & ~ wks. uiler. () c+ Saturda.y on or before f1111 l11Oon.

373fAnlity 374!\Vilderness H75 .!\Va y nesvine i 376:Killl$ Hill 377!AuClent Craft 378!\Varsaw 379IBillings 380jQueell City 381 ! Ionia B82i ~1t. Ararat 383IPythagol·as

IFillev :\Vilderness I\vaynesville Adams iKing Oity !\Varsaw !BillillgS IQueen City Eldon ,Topaz ICnssville

!Cedar IOregon IPnlaski ,BUChanan !Gentry IBel1tol1 IChristiu11 IScJluyler !:Mlller 1 Douglas Barry

386! Dayton B87ilVoodsicle

j Dayton

Cass IOregoll jLivi!lgston lSulhvan lLawrence jJackson 1Jacksoll

!\V. E. Phipps : /Richard N.Bhnpsull iJoe ~1l"Gregor ,'I'. 1. l\fays lJacob Levy I~Tall1es R.•Tolles IW. '1". Lalllki11 jG. \V. Rolst?l1 10. G. Kresr;lIng ·IGeorge Hufner IWln. A. \Vear

••••

I.J. A.Vanghall ·.··.il\1011 on or beL 1. In. & 2 wks. aft !lJuvid'1'. King !Suturday before 2d Sunday. I.JOh.ll ~.ICl>Onald Saturday on or before full1nooll. IR. ~. L. ~Jtz :Satnrday Oll or before full 1110011, 10. G. \VaIte i1st and 3d Saturdays. G. Savage d!.,riday OIl or before full 1110011. !John R. Garbee· · iFriday on or after full11100n. i\V. C. Biggs i§at. 011 orbef. f.ln. & 2 wks. aft.. !N. J. Shepherd ·.. · lbaturday on or before fulllno~ll. iP. ~1. Slnallwood jSnturday before 3d Sunday. I~I. Horine jSat. 011 orbef. f. In. tV. 2 wks. aft. i.;;

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3891 Arcana B90IMariollville BUl!Raytowll 392iChristiall 393iBee Hive i394!Dagull 395: Hatfield 396:'VesternLighL 397!Gower 398;.Jasper 399!Pike 400 Decatur i 4.01iCartel'ville 4021 DeJu7lct · ·103iIJowry Cit)\' 404! Rosendale 405!Everton ,106il\Iuldell 407:Charleston '10R:Montrose

iThOluasvil1e iChul~

!HarrIS

!~fnriol1ville

!Raytown iOnk Grove iLuwson IM:elldon 1 Hatfield iLouisburg

iGower ;Jasper iCurryville jPeirce CitY iCarterville 1 · iIJowry CitY !Rosendale !I~verton

lM:alden ..jCharleston (Montrose

10. '1'. Grosshart IJ. A. Griftith [G-. \V.~Alexuuder fJ • U. li..11gland

!J. E.

Grnbaugh Day i~'. M. Frick ;.. iFrunk Clark \V. Stobaugh Je. H. Golding, Jr IMelvin Lindsey ,S. D. Reynolds ]N. H. Patterson ,.1. H. Sisson J. F. Stark :~l ncob Litteral.

IN. pJ.

IRfi.v

IJ.

ICh~triton

H arri~on IDallas jClinton (Jasper iPike II.Jftwrence

~Jasper

;

is..M.Graey 1 A. A. Hopkins -!\V. l>. Snoddy !Albert Stocks lc. J ~Ioore IN. B. COllrnd

ISt. Clair !Andrew ll)adc !Dunklin

!~Iississippi

jHenry

!J. T. Ihchardsoll fA. Doggett !S. G-. Robinson iG. H. Church !George young !E. 1\1. Shupe IA.•T. Knott jJ. K. Jones i~Tohll \V. Hall !V. H .. Hendricks !Geo. \v. Willianls

iA. '1\ Boothe

i.T. V\'. Cannon

·I

jJ. n. 13cll jvv. P. Hainey !.J. C. 'j'OlllSOll \R. H. Beall (James A. Boone C. C. Arnold

1~81r{~~~i:::~.:::'::..::::::::::: ii·b·e~i~·:.:::::::::: :::::'.1 iiiiie~:.::::: :::::::::::: Ii~~ed': ·i~o~~·ib·ti~:·~·::: '.::::::.::.. (je;;: ·i.· I:~'~'l:il i~~;;~~':' ·HliJoppa .U21Appletoll.CitY 413,Valley 414!Greenshurg

~415IHullllewell

~416!Cuche.. :

'H7i'Vhite 'Vater

..118lClear C.reelc

!Hartville IAppleton CitY !Bolckow : IGl·eensburg IHunnewell ISouth St. Lonis IIJaflin JPalo l>into"

l'v. II. Sh.ellhart

l'Vright. 1St. Clail'

iRobmt N.Bnrus

IAndrew !KllOX

!Shelb)r ISt. IJouis Citr !Bollinger

!llenton

ISamllel Todd I\V1U. Grainger I\Vn1. ;lanes.Sl' !B. O. Harrison i L~ J. t:rimsley ll"'ewi~

\yaHers"

iSnturday on or nftcr fll 11 11100B. ·ISaturday on 01' before fullu100l1. [Satlll'day before f. Ill. & 2 wks. aft. :Saturday on or after full 1110011. lIst and 3d Fridnys. iSatnrday onor before fulllllOOlL iFriduy on or before 2d&·1th Sun. !Saturday on or before full 11100l1. iSaturday on or before full moon. !'Ved. on or before full 1110011. :Saturday on or before full111oon. !lst & 3doSn,turdf1.ys. :lst and 3d Saturdays. 'Thursday on or before full HI00H. 1st and 3d Thnrsdays. iJ.st and ad Fridays. . Friday on or before full IU001L :2d ulld 4th TIl ursdays. ;Sat.. OIl or bef. f. m. & 2 weeks alt. Friduv on or before full DIOOl1. '1st and 3d Saturdays. 'Sat. on or before f. lll. & 2·wks. aft.

J no. F. Conover I\V. L. Sherrill

iJ.li'. H~rris

·N. B. Garner

g ~

.::::::::! Silt·~{~~l~;:·~i~ ';;1: 'i;ef~'l:~ 'iiiii' ii;~;;;;:'" Friday on or before full 1110011. Saturday on or before full moon. ,2d and lUll Saturdays.

·.f~~

Nnylor ;'Y. 'V. Bel'lL :J. N. Nortoll \V. H. Thi{~hofr 1\. P. 'VtttkillS n. E. Kinder ;E. II. Moxley

Snturday on or before full

1110011.

;.. Satnrday on or beforcfnllmoon.

2<l and ·1thSutnnlays. , Time not [Ih·en . ,

·j111 Hfltllrda~-.

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COUNTY.

419iStar (Tabel'ville ~St. Clair 420~Itaska ,St. Lonis jSt. 1-ioui~ City 421jUrbana !Ul'bullU !Dullas 422!Gate of the 'l'enlple iSpringfield larecne 42HfGalt iGalt IGl'undy 4241SmIlal'itan [Bonne Terre ..ISt. };'rallcois 4251Cedar City (Cec1ar City jCallaway 426iRothville iRothville 1Chariton 427IG~e1n\:ood iG!ClH,:ood lSchuyler PlttsyIlle IJohnsoll 428jP1ttsvllle 4291N~w 1fadrid iNew 1\Iadl'id iNe'v 1Iadrid 430!\VUIOllH. !\Vinolla IShannon 431\Cmnent jlfalfway iPolk 432ICOlnpetitioll ICOlnpetition 1Laclede 43311\fack1s Creek :l\Iack's Creek !CanlClen 43,1!vVheeling I'Vheeling !Livingston 4351 Roekbridge IRockbridge rOzark 436iGothie 1Alexandria !Clark 437 i Lafayette :.Corder !IJafayette 438jTClUperallce .1S111ithville jClay 4391~It. Olive l11arshfield lvVebster 440rTrowel. tMarble Hill IBollinger 4411 Excelsior !Jackson tCape Girardeau 442!Burlingtoll iBurlington JUllc.. INodaway 4431 Anchor 18t. Lonis ISt. Louis City 44,11Ada ~ IOrrick IRH,y 4'!5,W'est Gate 18t. Louis 18t. I.. ouis City r

I !-~--

SJ~Cn];;TARY•

1\IASTEU.

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'rUlE 01" 1.1EETING.

--·--·-~!-------------------·I

:A. J. Crabb " !Wm.. Foden iB. H. Butts ~ 'Bert. S. Lee 1S. IJ.•Jewett IArchibald Francis /R. S. Hodges 1S. A. Richeson IZach. O. Briant 1

!Fred. 11. Buck /J. C. Faulkner !R. :M. Clark !~f. F. Mott I\V. 1.1. :M:oulder !Henry Cornwell IEdgar A. Morris I;fallleR~. Jenkins I\Vnl. 'Vllson IEdwin 'l'hatcher !J. H. Criger IL. A. Goodwin M. B. McNeely F.1vI. COlllpton L. c. :McElwee A. L. Kirkpatrick jR. B. :McColluell I!

iJ. F.1'ough \Adolph Kleintopf fP. Dillon

j Freel. VV. Ball 1H. S. Cook ~Sanl'l R. Brokenshire T. IJulliam IF. C. Pryde ill. D. D. Cutler

:"7. (

:Saturdav on or before fnIl nloon. :lst and };d :Mondays. '4th Saturdny. !2d and ,'1th Thursdays. ;2d and 'H.Il Saturdays. [Satnrday on 01' before fnn 111001L lSaturday on or before full 1110011. [2d n.nd 4th \Vednesdays. '8~turday on or after full llloon.

11'0 1'dul'ns.

18. Haynes iJohn P. Edwards i.r. D. Rebo !8. 11. Heynolds iM. F. Duncan i'V. R. Brooks IB. 1.1. Bowllian [A. F. vVillial11s IA. }'. Stitt IR. H. Caft'all jN. B. Pigg IAndrew Rawson

i~d and Lith 1Ionda):s. :Thursday on or before full 11100B. i8aturday on or before fun moon. !Saturday on or after fulllnoon. j8aturday on or after full 1110011. 12d and 4th Saturdays. ISaturduy on or after fnll 1110011. :8atllrday on or before full 11100n. !Satnrday on or before fnll 1110(ill. !lst and ad Saturdays. 1Friday before full 11100B. !Friday on or before full moon. i2d and 4th Thnrsda)'s. 11st and 3d Saturdays. i2d and 4th vVednesdays. ilst uIld 3d Saturdays. Ilst an (I 3d rrnesdays.

!B. Robison !J. O. Redfearn ID. C. Tdol. iLee Glandoll 1J. N. Fly 18. \V. Boswell. 1J..M. Br~sller 1H. T. ChItwood 'W. H. Kerns

jSaturday on or before fnllnloon. iSntnrduy before full nlOOll. jSaturday on or before full moon. j8aturdayon or before fun nIoon. !lst and;)d truesrlavs. iSRtnrdu)T on or arfer fulll1100lL (rhnrsdayon or be(orc [U111110(1), !Saturday on or before fn111J10011. ! Friday on or before fnIl moOll.

IJoel Cook Stevens

Ill. C. !~T.

~Iapes

!J. H. RUlnfelt

IN. V. Moulder

'V.

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448iScl:ell City 4491BoiS D'Arc 450!Belton 4511RaY111orc 452,Verona 453IFor~yth.. · 454Cecll : i55!Barnesvllle 456!\Vallace

IScl}ell Cit)~ jBOlSD1Arc IBelton lRaymore iVerolla IFor8yth

ICot~onwood

IElhllgton JBullceton

IVernon fGreene lCnss jGass 1I,uwrence i'rane)· : jPemise,.t i Reynolds rCooper

IA.. K: Rogers

;"VlllulIJ1l\for~on

IJames F. Bhur !J.1"'. Pedieord IE. D. Grigg IJ. H. Ptudsh rQ. A. 1'it:ton IU. G. Ohllton )Edward Ornmer

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/JOneHbUrg Dadeville i.seYllloU.r ISt. I~ouis !Cnruthersvine !Sallta Fe IThayer

!l\IontgOluery IDade I'Vebster lSt. J~ouis Citr ~Pmniscot j~Ionroe

ilI. M. Lee Godfrey IA. G. Morris· ;

!Enoch A. BaI1. H. lya~soll

I.•l.0hU preeman

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IOregon j'AUuvil.le ,I'L.. afRyette Parnell. Nodaway iSouthwcst City Il\IcDonald lllleasantHope lpolk !Red Oak iLawrellce ll~lato .: l1'exas \MarYYllle iNodaway !,Jasper : Orollogo I "Pickering INodawar

!Chas. G. Shepard lC. M. Baker IGeorge Zener~ i.• '.N'lll. ,'. A. HI.l:ll\el Y r U. S. 'Vright iG. 'r.Slllith !F. Ji'. :l\Iaddy IR. M. Baker B. 1,ynch [B. E. COlldon i.J. E. Koontz iE. L. Orowsoll

lGoldell City iBartoll :Odessa II.lafnyette IHenderson !\Vebster iS~neca : jNewtoll IRlCh Ihll ..·:.·· ·iBates !Pleasant Hlll !Cass i:Marceline !Linn IE1dorado SpringsICedar IFairfax ~ !Atchison jKirkwood ..!St. Lonis

! Fred. Lowrance 1C. 1.1. Frost IH. H. Stapp ··IA. R. MOfn'e !\V. H. Allou !Edward A. GOWd)T jGeo.1'. I,ydu. : E. Dawson iGco. S. Boird IS. 'V. Shinkle

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:2d and 4th Tnesda):s. jFl·iday on or befor~ full 1110on. !Thur~day on or before ful1ulOOll. iSaturday on or before fu111110011. 12d and 4th .Mondays. 12nd Friday. ,lst and 3clThnrsdays. !Sat. on or before f. 111. & 2 wks. aft. l~d and:!tll Tl1e~dn)'s. 12c1 Ulld 4thl\fondays. iTnesday 011 or before full 11l00n.

! 1. L. Wade i,lo1111 NeWCOll1CI'

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493!Verllon 4H4II.Jewistowll 495:Unity 496lRobert Hurus 4971Straffol·d 49SjPee Dee 499jPaynesville 500IJmuesoll 501jBuckncr 502JPhilndelphin

!I~ock Spring iBell City 1l\Iontevnllo !Vandalia :McKittrick !Brollangh !Lewistown iRichards jGainesville !Straflord il\lussel Fork jPaynesville iJanleson !Bnckncr !Philadelphia

jDu,viess iStoddard \Vernon IAudraill

!~Iontgolllery

!VCrnoll /Lewis iVernoIl iOzark 1Greene

!Chariton iPike jDaviess iJac]umu l~lm·ion

1Geo. C. Blnckwell..

..(.1. '1'. Harvey

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!Galel1a

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:~. " ..1\fcade ,CnJvlll .T. Burcll.. [\V. D. Pyne M. U. Hurty ,J. H. Bi~wcll. 'J. F. Cook iL. O. 'Valker

iO. B. Sweat SturtevRut iS. P. Slnith

!Jasper .·

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ILlvlngston iClintoll

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51611~filford

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5261'Vayne 527jHigbee 528IConway 529 1Niangua 530IRitchey

5311IJalle's Pl'airie 5821Dexter 533!Colllfort 53tiColulllbia 535IBlackwell 536IIngOlnar

537IBethel. 538IStena 539 DtJ,wn

540 Ii Winigall

!~Iilford

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;J. ii'runk Seanlan

IRnfe Seott

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:J88. H. 'Vilkins ,1'iF. . H. \v. altoll M. Russell

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IH. ~f. Ritchey IM. C. Harrison ,A. A. Jorlldt

11. R. Shelley !A. H. Steil1beck iFrancis I.Jong !.J. L. Abernathy i.T. E. \Vilson il~ .M. Roseberry !Fred .Johnson IFrank 'Vood

iJumes Cllrter

/,Joe Robertson :

,T. B. AblH,tt..

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Rev. O. JI. B 'riggs, GrantZ lJIaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-'l'he report of my stewardship in the First District will be brief.

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yisited quite a number of Lodges in this District, unofficially, and assisted ill conferring degrees. I find, where I have been, the Lodges have been quite busy during the last ;rear, and they manifest an increased interest in :Masonry. I have heard of no discord an;ywbere in this District. The practice of visiting sister I.Jodges should be encouraged. In this eounty the different Lodges have found that by interchanging vi.sits and work, the J' "increase in knowledge, and improve in social intercourse. And as we are on the State line, we have found it exceedingly interesting and instructive to visit Lodges in our sister State. Jackson Lodge, at Centerville, Iowa, has some of the best men and workers in its rank, in ill.Y opinion, that can be found among men or ::\1a8011s. Some thirt J路 or fort;y of its members, on two different occasions. visited Lodge of Love, l\'"o. 259, and conferred the r:rhird Degree on three of our candidates. Nothing in man)" 3'eal'S has stirred up such an interest in our Lodges. On invitation of Jackson Lodge, Lodge of Love returned these 'Visits, and conferred the Third Degree, and on the same e'l'ening, 1\10u1ton Lodge路 also conferred the Third Degree on another candidate. The l\1issonri '\';1ork was entirely new to the Iowa Brethren, and elicited no little praise. It put our bo:ys on their mettle, and the;r acquitted themselves most tl'edita bI;y. Fraternally yours, H

ED'~VARD

HIGBEE, D. G. JI. First Distdct.

SECOND DISTRICT. IJA BELLE, ~fo.,

October 6, 1900.

Rev. C. II. B1'igos" Grand JIaster: DEAR SIn AND BnOfl'HER-

I respectfully submit the following report of my ste\yurc1ship as Depuo'

for the Second :Masonic District for the past year. It affords lue mnch pleasure to report that tht~ past year has been a prosperous one in l\Iasonic eircles. ~rhe Lodges in this District (with one nt路 two exceptions) are. pl'os!)erous and harmonious. I have visited quite a number of the Lodges during the year and assisted. in conferring degrees and conducting funeral services. At such times g-iving snch instructions as time and opportunity would perluit. Tbrollgll yon desire to thank the Brethren of the District for their universal kindnes$ 'and courtesy. 'Thanking yon for the confidence reposed in me~ I remain. l~raternally

yours,

A. FISHER, D. G. .:11. Second D'ist1路icf.

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THIRD DISTRICT. Ow.A.SCO••

:Mo.) October 2, 1900.

Bev. O. II. Briggs.• Grand .:lfaster: DEAR SIR .'\ND BRO'l'HER-

I here,vith submit my report for the past :\lasonic :rei's. I have held IJodges of Instruction in Unionville Lodge, Xo. 210, Hartford Lodge, No. 171, Pollock Lodge, ~o. 349, Green Cit J Lodge, :Ko. 159, and vVinigan Lodge, :Xo. 5..1.0. I generally make it a. rule to remain three da~rs \'lith each Lodge. I had intended to visit the other Lodges in the District, but before I could arrange to go, the hot and extreme dry weather set in and continued so late I declined further visits, as a large pel' cent o'f the members were farmers. I thought it i.lncertain about their being able to attend with profit to themselves. The Lodges are all haYing a healthy growth. Green Cit31 Lodge, No. 159, and, Pollock, Xo. 349, have been having quite a boom. I ha ye eonversed with members fronl all the Lodges not visited (exeept one) and they report everything moving along in order. The Lodges are almost without exception in good Halls~ and most of them very good. So I anl prond to write that ~lasoIlr:r in tbis District is in a very flourishing rondition. Your visit to :MilaD~ August 9th~ was a great treat to the l\lasons of this portion of eonntry, and I hope, was properly appreciated. Thanking ;you for the honor conferred on me b;y your appointment, I subscribe m:rself, Fra ternal1r J'ours, ~r. J. DILLINGER, D. G. Ji. Thircl Di.strkt. T

FOljRTH DISTRICT. PRI)iCETON) ::\10.)

October 4, 1900.

Ret:. O. II. BrifHJ8, Gra1Hl J{astel': DEAR SIR AND BROTHEr--

Owing to the fact that I have been residing outside of the Fourth District since June last, I ha"Ve not had opportunity to visit the Lodges. In fact, most of the time since the first day of January "I have been absent fronl Iny honle at Prineeton. I have, ho\vever. since the last session of the Grand I..odge yisited some of the Lodges of the District, and ha'V'e given SOlne instructions in the work. Am informed br members of the craft, that the Lodges have all done more or less Degree ,vorl\:, and that interest is not flagging in the tenets of the Order. I do. indeed, very much regret that circumstances forbid me making a fuller and more detailed report of the conditions in the Fourth l\Iasonic District. ~rl1anldng you for the honor :rou bestowed upon me by naming me as your repl'esentative in my District one J'ear a~o~ I am, Fraternally

J.~ours~

'V.

BOLSTER~

D. G. ,;.11.

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AlJpencll:i' , FIFTH DISTRICT.

::\Io.-, September 26, 1900.

BET IL\.X Y-,

Re'v. C. 11. Briggs" Grand JIaster: DEAR SIR AXD BRO'l'HETI-

As Deputy for Fifth Distl'icL I submit the following report: I have not had the pl'i'dle~'e of visiting nIl the Lodges in my District this year, but those that I 11ave visited, seem to be enjoying a high degree of prosperity. On December 27th I visited 'Ancient Craft Lodge, Xo. 377, at King City, and dedieated their De\y flaIl, it having been inspected and approved sometime before the meeting of the last Grand Lodge. The Brethren of Ancient Craft Lodge haTe one of the neatest and best nrl'unged Lodge rooms in the Fifth District. In .Januarr last, I was asl{(~d to inspect the ne\\' Lodge room, or Hall, of Defiance Lodge, Xo. SS, at Sheridan. :Jly business engagements at that time being of such nature that I could not lea Ye, I commissioned Brother E. O. Su;yle, of Grant City, as my Special Deputy to inspect and dedicate the new Hall at Defiance, which he very kindly consented to do, and those "tho l\:llOW Bro. Sayle know that the wol'1~ was well done. I-Ie made a full report of his work, which report \vas forwarded to the propel' officer. In Jnne I attended a Special Lodge of Instrtlction, held at Grant City Lodge, Ko. fJG, and presided oyer by Deputy Grand :\Iaster Campbell \Vells. This meeting' was thOl'oughly enjoyed by all. In the month of ~Iarch, \ye held a District Lodge of Instruction, with Bethany Lodge; Ko. 97, at Bethany, :'\10., ,vith the Grand I.ecturer, Allan :McDowell as instructor, assisted br Brother J. ,Yo Barkley, Deput;y Grand Lecturer for the F'ifth District. Grand Lectnrer l\IcDowell says this was the largest and best attended Lodge of Instruction ever held in the District, and I haye no doubt that it will be produetive of lunch good to the Craft. 11asonl'j" never seemed so prosperous in this District as at the present time. Peace and harmonj" seem to prevail. t111d "'Vho can best work and best agree," seems to be the motto. Bethan:r Lodge has reached the high tide in point of membership. and she ne,"el' conferred the degrees nearer to the anthorized work than she does to-day. Prosperity in our Lodges seems to be the rule, and lethargy the exception. Hoping this has been a prosperous year in the State, and thanking ~路ou for- the honor conferred, I am,

Fl'aternallj'

~路ours.

T. H.

Dr:K~,

D, G. 111. Pifth Distl'ict.

SIXTH DISTHICT. ~rA.nYYILLE,.

:.\10.., September 18, 1900.

Rev. O. Ii. Briylj8) GrantZ Jlaste1': DEAR SII:. AND BltOTHER-

Herewith I hand rou my report for the vast ,rear: The year just ended has been a prosperous one among the Lodges in this District, all huving more or less \york which bas been done in a '"workmanlike" manner. Immediatel~" after the close of the last session of the Grand Lodge, I went to Gl'ahal1l~ and held a Lodge of Instruction. preparing the Brethren

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there to forill a ne'w Lodge. This was done. nnd on )larch 3, 1900, in company with several of the Brethren from here, I set them at work Under Dispensation. I ha\'e since visited them, and find them g(~tting along ver:y nicel;r, and hope the coming Grand Lodge will grant them a Charter. There is plenty of good rna tel'ial in their terl'itol'Y, and I predict for them a bright fnture. Hegulal' weekly Lodge of Instruction \vasheld in :JIarY17ille during the ''lintel' luontbs, which \vas well attended, quite an interest being taken, and the result is, officers that can and do confer Degrees as they should· be, whieh gives pleasure, not only to the candidate, but to the officers and members themselves. l\Iarcll 10, 1000, I moved Pickering' Lodge, :Xo. 472, from their old Hall to the new one they had completed, and dedicated the same with appropriate ceremonies. The Brethren, assisted b~' the ladies of Picl\:ering had prepared a 111usical progranl \vhieh \yas Yel'y fine, and beautifully rendered. The dedicatol'jr services being public, were attended by a large number, all of \vhom seeuled pleased that the melubers of Pickering Lodge had succeeded in building such a fine Hall. Quite a number of the Brethren were pl'esent from the surrounding r..lodges, and addresses were ma de by Bro. James Todd, P. D. D. G. 1\1., and Brother John "\V'. Thompson. J.\;farch 22c1, 23c1, and 24th. J held a Lodge of Instruction at Ravenswood; this, while not as weIl attelld('d as should nave been, o,ving to the inclemency of the wenther, 'vus proc1uctiYe of much good. This Lodge has been doing quite an 3.1110unt of work. I have visited most of the Lodges in my District, and find them all in good shape, with the exception of 'Yhite I-Iall, ::\0. 301. Thh; Lodge, from some cause, seems to have lost its interest. I made it an official visit, and endeavored to infuse a little life into it. I think I succeeded, partially at least, for it is doing some \Vorl\:, and I no\y think will do better, at least I hope so. ~rhallldng you for :rour Idlldness, and the help you ha've always so cheerfully given lue, I remain, Fraternally yours, J. E. REESE, D. G. JI. F·Ii;;cth Di8t~·iot. SEVE?\rrH DISTRICT. !?AIItFAX.,

:\10., October 3, 1900.

Ner. C. If. BI'i.f][l8.• Gra}u.l Jla8fc'}': DEAR Sn~ AND BnOTHER-

.A.. 8 D. G. l\I. of Seventh District, I submit follo,vin,g; brief report: Decenlber 16th, 17th, 18th, 11ssistecl by Brother Allan :JIcDo\vell, I held a District Lodge of Instruction at Tarldo, Atchison County, \vhieh was well attended, and much interest taken in the wen'}e On Priday evening, we were entertained at Opera House by Past :\Iast~r "". K. Kuhn. l\Iasonl'Y in Northwest :Missonri is in a flourishing condition, and prospects bright for the future. Thanking ~'OU for honors conferred, Fraternally :rOLU'S, GEO. S. BAIRD, D. G. ][. Set'enth District.

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EIGI-rrH DISTHICT. ST.•JO~EPH.•

Rev. O. II.

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Granrl .lJa.'der:

DEAR SIn

,A)iD

BnoTHER-

Agreeable to the laws of the Granel Lodg'e. and the requirements of my commission bearing datt:' of {)ctober 23~ lSnH. I here\yith submit my report as D. G. ::.\1. of the Eighth ::.\lasonk District. for the J'ear now closing. On the evening of October :28tll, Recompallied by Yr. Bro. B. F. ""atsoll, District Lectnrer, and a large number of the city Brethren. including five P. ~rs., one 'V. 1\1., and two S. ',"s.. I made an otlieial visit to Bil'Dling Lodge, No. 130, located at Halleck, whel.'(~ we ...-rere very pleasHllt13' received and made to feel at home. rrhe :.\1. 1'1. Degree ,vas conferred in a splendid manuel' by a team selected by myself, mauy of the visiting Brethren participating in the work. This Lodge has on its l'ol1s forty-seven members. twenty-four of whom \vel'e present on this occasion. There were also twenty-one Yi8ito1"8, making a total of forty-five rrhe finances are in good shape. Cash on hand. S231: Lodge property valued at $350; no liabilities: Dud an average attendance of abont twentJ' members at each Communication, with prospects for the future still bright. On the evening of December 16th, I paid an ofl1einl visit to KIng I-lill Lodge, Xo.' 37G, 'where I met with a very pleasant reception. After the usual routine of bnsiness, and the election of officers, which took place at this COllllllunica tion, I was called upon b;y the ''''orsllipful ~Iaster to take charge of the eel'emonies of installation. which Ip€l'formed. being ably assisted by 'V. Bro. David A. Turner. as Grand :Mal'sbal. and Bro. 'Ym. ::.\1. Campbell, as Grand Chaplain. The Lodge had a membership of fifty-nine at that time. 'Yith forty present, being quite a large percentage, and all sho\ving much interest i,n Lodge affairs. 'rhe Lodge is in good financial standing, owning the Irall it occupies, and free from debts. By consent of the tllree city Lodges, this Lodge since June 12, 1900, now enjoys coneurrent jurisdiction vdth them. having first agreed to raise and maintain its fees for Degrees on a level with the city Lodges. So far, the arrangement has worked well, and the four Lodges are apparently well satisfied with the arrangement. As the south end of the city is rapidly growing, on account of the large packing establishments located there. this Lodge will now have plenty of material and 1'OOLU in ,vhich to feed and expand. On December 19th, I paid an official visit to St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78, and witnessed the election of officers, 'VhOIll I afterwards installed, at the reqnest of ,the ,Vorshipful l\laster, being ably assisted by ,Yo Bro. B. F. ,V'atson, District Lectnrer. as Grand ~Iarsbal. This Lodge at that time had 164 members, sixty of whom were present. There were. also, sixty-six visitors present, making a total of 126. :\Iuch interest and enthusiasm was manifest. rrbe Lodge is in good fInancial conditioll. has the largest average ~ttendance in the District, and doing plenty of good 'Work. It is also noted for the large attendance of its P. )18 .• and the good feeling existing among its members, who never fail to extend a hea1't~" welcome to a 'visiting Brother, and nlah:e hinl feel at home. On December 25th. I paid an official 'visit to ChariQ' Lodge, ~o. 331, where I participated in the eleetion of officers whom I afterwards installed, at the request of the ret4:ing :JIastE'r, ,Yo Bro. ('bas. F. Strop, being abI:y

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by him as Grand :L\Iarshal, and b~y n. 'V. Bro. John Broder, as Grand Chaplain. The Lodge at that time had 212 members on its rolls, thirty~t\y() of whom \VE.'l'e present. There Wflre also present sixteen visitors, making a total of forty-eight. F'inancially, this路 Lodge is in splendid shape, and will probabls rank next to the highest in the State. It also has a large average attendance, has good bright路 workers, and for several years. past has been the"banner Lodge" of the District for the amount of 'Vork done. On December 26th, I paid an official visit to Zereda t11a Lodge, K o. 189, of this city. I \vitnessed the election of officers, who were afterwards installed by 1\:1. 1V. Bro. Ja:r;nes 'V. Boyd, as Grand L\Iaster, assisted by myself as Grand l\larshal, and Rev. Bro. 'Vm. P. l\lcl\lurra:r as Grand Chaplain. '.rIle Lodge at that time had 144 members on its rolls, forty~two of whom ',vere present, and also fifty visitors, maldng a total of ninety-t\vo. ~rhis Lodge, like the other city Lodges, is in good financial condition, has a good average attendance, is doing plent:;' of good ""'ork, with bright prospects for the future, and no clouds in sight to check its onwar'd progress. Owing to sicl\:ness of myself and family, I have not been able to visit as -nInny I.odges as had been my purpose, and \vhile it \vould have been pleasant to do HO, there did not appear to be any necessity for it, as is evidenced by the fact that no Lodge in the District has made any request, or reported any other nlatter that it could not handle. The reports from the T.. odges not visited are that they are also doing ,yell. They seenl to understand the law, and manifest a desire to obey it. Peace and Harmon:r prevail throughout the District. The only complaint in the entire year was the one made to yourself direct, to which you called my attention, and which, acting under your instructions I tried by "mild and conciliatory measures" to correct; all the "t=;vidence being' now in :y'our possession. In conclusion, I desire to thank those Brethren in the District who have assisted in making the dnties of this office so pleasant and agreeable. And to ~'ou, l\lost \Vorsbipful Brother, I desire to return 01)' sincere thanks for the honor ;rou have conferred upon me, in my appointment to this honor~ all Ie position.

all

Fl'atel'nall~' ~yours, I~l\'IANUgL

F. I-IAR"l'ZELL, 1). G. 111. E'ighth District.

'1''VVBTJFTII DISTRICT. LACLEDE.. 1\1:0.)

OctoberS, 1900.

Rev. O. II. Briggs) Grand lJlaste'r: DEAR SIR ~\.ND Bn.OTHER-

I hereby submit my report as Deputy Grand l\faster of the Twelfth DIstrict for the past year. All the I..Iodges of my District are in a reasonably flourishing condition, and peace and harmony prevails. I have visited all the Lodges excepting one and ha"Ve frequentl~' met Brethren from that Lodge, who report its condicion as good.. The lodges visited b:y me are in good c0D:dition, and I found tbat their records were well li:ept and all I.. odge business promptly and ('fficiently transacted. I found the Lodge rooms and furniture well kept. On November 16, 1899, I held a" District I..Iodge of Instruction at Marceline", during that and the succeeding day. The attendance from 'Marceline

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and adjacent Lodges \vas quite large and much interest in the work wa~ manifested by the Brethren present, and excellent progress made in the 'V(H'I\:. :\lal'celine Lodge met with the misfortune to haye theil' Loc1g'c room and furniture destroyed by fire, 'which oceul'rec1 in February of the present :rear. Theil: l'ecords, 11owe,"e1', were saved. \Yhile the loss was Quite a heavy one to the l... odge, yet the Brethren of :\Iarceline Lodge kno,\" not the \yo1'c1 discouragement. They promptly set about procuring a new Lodge room, and in ,June ('onsunlmuted the purchase of a splendid t\VO-stOl'Y bricl{ bUilding, the uppet路 st Ol'S' of which is splendidly adapted for a :'\Iasonic hall. They furnished it with nc\v and elegant furniture, and it was my pleasnre, acting under ;yonr di~pensation dated June :JO, 1900, to open a Spectfic Grand Lodge and dediea.te the same, 'Yhith I did on July 19, 1900. There was a very large nttendanee at tl1(~ dedicatory ceremony. after wl1ieh an elegant banquet was s('rved by the Brethren of :Marceline Lodge. During the year I visited and held a Lodge of Instruction for the benefit (If the Brethren of .Jackson Lodge, :\0. 82, at which there ,vas a yery gratifying attendance on the part of the Brethren of that Lodge, and good progress made in the \york. On .A.ugust J 0, 1000, R. ",.. JJlan l\IeDo\vell opened a Lodge of Instl'netion at Brookfield, at which there was a very good attendance of the Brethl'.?l1 of tlw,t and adjacent Lodge"s, especially considering the intense heat then prevailing. Excellent progress ,vas made in the work, and all who attended were gTeatly b(:~lH"\'fited. Bro. :McDowell also held a two class' Lodge of Instruction at l\IeadYille. beginning September 10, IDOO: O\ving to a previons engagement, I ,vas unable to be present, but froln Brethren of Dockery Lodge I leat'n that the attenc1anee \Va.s fair an(l mueh good work done. On the 'whole I am please.d to report that the cause of ::\Iasonry is in n flourishing condition in this District, and much 1113.:.r be antieipatec1 for next year. Fratel'nall~" yours, C. C. nIGGER. D. G. .11. TI,cclftll District.

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l\1:o' J October 1, 1900.

ReI'. O. H. Briftr/8. O}'({]'ul Jlo.stct: DEAR RIn ANn BRO'l'HERr.rhe following-路 is mr report for the year just elldillg: I have "isited or corresponded with every Lodge in my District, and find them fairly prosperons, and harmony prevailing, except Gavel Lodge, l\o. 402, of Kew Cambria. This Lodge has not had a meeting for over twelye months, therefol'e, acting under your instrnction, I visited them, and found no fire in tIle engine. rrhey surrendered their charter, which, 'with my report of visiting them, I send you under separate covel'. The following statenlent will. I trust, sufficiently show the con"dition of balance of the Craft: Ca.llao Lodge, No. 38-:Membership last term. 2D; iuerease, 3; average attendance, 8; arrears for dues, 8; amount of outstanding dues, $30.50: own Hall, valued at $306; personal property, $40; cash on hand, $40; no debts. Bloomington Lodge, Xo. 102, Bevier-l\Iembership last report, 37; raised. 3; affiliated, 1: members now., 41; average attendance, 10: arrears for tInes, 21; ali.10unt outstanding dues, $95; value pel'sonal property, $200:

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on hand, $(j[).30; no debts. ~ 'This is altogether too man~' in arrears for dues according to the membership.) l\IcGee Lodge, Xo. 14G, College l\lound-l\Iembel'sbip last report, 40; raised, 2; members now, 41; average attendance, 10; arrears for dues, 11; ,nltstanding dues $4G.l;J ; uwn Hall, valued at $:)50; personal property, $50; no cash or debts. Censer Lodge, ),;'0. 172, l\lacon-l\leulbership last report, 71; increa~e, ::!; members now, 78: a verag(~ attendance, 10; arrears for dues, 18; out~ standing dues, $134.40; own one-third interest in Hall, value $400; personal property, $100: cash 011 hand, $155.72; indebted'ness, $145.10. La Plata Lodge, No. 237-l\Iembership last report, 124; raised, 16; net increase, 14; members no,,', 138; average attendance, 45; arrears for dues, 61; outstanding dues, $222.50; own fine Hall, valuation, including personal propert J·, $2,800; cash on hand, $[)18; no debts. 'There has not been a meeting for over t\VO years that \ve ha't'e not had work; although the nights were exeessiYel~l' hot, yet in our shirt waists (minus belt), we finished the work before us. 'Ve participated in pUblic memorial observance of the One Hundredth ,L-~nniversars' of the death of ""orshipful Brothel' George 'Yashing'ton on the night of December 14th~ using the 'same ceremony that was used at l\It. Vernon, changing the language to suit the occasion, and to say the eyent \vas a success is placing it very mildly. Lodge of rrrt1th~ ~o. 2GS, Atlanta, is a wide~a\vake, up-to~date Lodge, offieers proficient; are initiating some excellent ;young men. l\Iembership last report, t) •.l: raised, 3; lost, 6; present' membership, 52; average attendance, 2a: arrears for dues. 8; outstanding dues to September 1, 1900~ $150; personal pl'opert:y, $500; cash on band, inclnding investments, $350 ; . no dellts. St. Andrews Lodge, No. 96~ Shelbyville-Present meulbership, 43; average, attendance, 8; arrears for dues, 14; outstanding dues, $82.20; o\vn IlaIl, valued at $1,000; personal property, $100; cash on hand, $2H.65 ; no debts. Shelbina Lodge, Xo. 228-Haised during. the term, 6; increase, 7; pI'e~ . sent membership. 71; average attendance, 14; arrears for dues, 5; outstanding dues. $10.80: own Iiall, valued at $1,700; personal propert:r, *300; cash on hand, $437; no debts. Clarence Lodge~ Ko. 305, did not send me as full report as asked for. Tbeir present membership is 52, showing a bealthy condition, being an increase of 3. Hunnewell Lodge, i\o. 415-Present meulbership, 36; average attend~ anee, 12; arrears for dues, 10; outstanding dues, $20; own Hall, valued at $800; personal propert:r, $100; cash on hand, $65; no debts. Bethel Lodge, No. 537-l\lembership last report, 42; increase, 1; average attendance, 15; arrears for dues, 10; outstanding dues, $30; no cash or debts. I did not hold a District Lodge of Instruction during- the year, the State Lodge of Instruction at l\Iacon I considered sufficient. Have. held Lodge Instructions, and giyell considerable private instruction, all of which seemed to be appreciated. In conclusion, I desire to thank the Brethren with \vhom I 11ave labored for their kindness~ which has helped to make my dnties so pleasant, and to you, l\iost 'Vol'sbipful Brother, I desire to extend most hearty thanks for kindly' advice~ hearty co-operation, and the honor you have conferred b:r appointing- me your District Deput~·. Fraternally yours, S. R. 'VOOD, D. G. 1J.1. 'llhi'l'tcenth District. ('<;1811

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FOURTEEKrrH DISrl'RICT. NEW LONDON, :\10." September 15, 1900,

Ret'. C. Ii. Briggs, Grancl 31 aste'l': DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

I herewith submit my report for the year ending this date: Circumstances unforeseen, and beyond my control have intervened 1'(1 prevent me from visiting all the Lodges in the District, though I have made prompt response to every call made uppn me. As a l'ule, harmony has preyailed throughout the District during the past year, though there has been a little friction growing out of the administering of discipline by some of the Lodges to recalcitrant Brethren. I am very mueh gratified at the progress made by some of the Lodges in the increase' of membership, the material worked into the temple, and the style of worl;:manship. Quite a number of the Lodges have made a fint2 sho\villg in this regard. I have endeavored to impress upon the officers of the Lodges throughout the District the necessity of being prompt in the collection of dues. Some of the Lodges are negligent-unintentionally so, doubtless, in this matterand are, sometimes, much embarrassed by failure to collect dues promptly: the cousequences of such failure being inability to remit Grand Lodge dues promptly, and suspensions for non-payment of dues. I have urged a strict adherence to the law regarding this matter. l' did not hold a District Lodge of Instruction during the past year, for the reason that a State Lodge of Instruction was held at :Hannibal in said District on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of January last, in which most of the Lodges in the District were represented. F'ebrutlry 13th, 14th, and 15th, I held a Lodge of Instruction in the lInll CJI Liek Creel\: Lodge, No. 302, at Perry, l\Io. r:rhe weather was inclement. and the attendance small, but those who attended were zealous, and mUch good was done, On the 5th and 6th iust., I presided over a I ...odge of Instruction at Curryville. :Mo., held in the Hall of Pike Lodge, No. 399. R. W. Bro. Allan l\lcDowell, Grand Lecturer, was present, and in charge of the ritualistic work. 'The ,veather was very warm, but the attendance was fair, and those present were much benefitted. I have assisted several of the Lodges in conferring the degrees of ...'~ncient Craft l\lasonry during the past :rear, and whenever I have done so, the Brethren have been very courteous, and have accorded to me such treatmen t as to satisfy me that my visit was appreciated. In conclusion, permit me to thank you, l\fost 1Vorshipful Brother, for favors during the past year, as well as the Brethren for their co-operation in the good work. They have certainly made my work pleasant and agreeable. . It"'ra ternally yours, GEiO. E. :MAYHALL, D. G. M., FO'lu'teenth D路istrict.

IjlIFrl'EENr.I:'H DIS'rRIC'l\ PARIS"

l\Io... October 11, 1900.

Rev. O. If. BriVf.}8 G1'(/JHl Maste'}': J

DEAR SIR

A~D

BROTHER--

I herewith submit my report as Deptlty Grand l\laster of the F'ifteenth District:

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Shodly after 1l1;\' appointmellt. I l'eeeh"Nl a commnnication from Brothel' .John D. Yinl'il. ({rand S(;lCl'etHry. ::;tating that ""oodlawn Lodge, 1\0. 223, had failed 10 tHl.\" (~l'd.nd Lodge dues. and directed me to lool( after it at once. I sa w the Seeretary of the Lodge, and told him of the communication I had l'eeei'vecl from Brother Vindl,andto look afLer the mattel~ at once. In a few days I receiYec1 information from Bro. 'YilsOll, Secretary of ,Voodlawn Lodge, stating that the Grand Lodge dues were paid. :\Iost of their members Hre old, and they have it hard time holding togetber. rrhel'e has been nothing to disturb the peace and harmony existing in the I . odg(~s in this District during the :rear. I nave not visited all the Lodges. but have kept fairh" well posted, some of them baving had considerable work. while others haye done nothing. "~e bad Grand Lecturer Bro. Allan :\JeDowe11 with us on September 14th and 15th. He gave tIS a \'el'~' valuable School of Illstl'uetion, a nnmber of Lodges in the Distriet being represented, and all present seemed to take quite an interest in learning tl1(\ \Yorl\. Brother l\feDowelI thought our 'Vorl\: "'as as good or little better than the average Lodge. rl'hanl\:ing you for !he bonor of the appointmen t, I am,

Fratel'nal1y yours, A. T. Y,A.:C CHI N', D.

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Fifteenth District.

SIXTEE:\TH DISTRICT. II

Bnr~sw'lcK)

:Mo' J September 15, 1900.

Ret'. O. lI. BI'i.ggs., GrantZ Jldstcr: DEAR SIR AND BIlOTHER-

I herewith submit illj' report as Deputy Grand ?lIaster for the Sixteenth District. District Lodges of Instrllction have been held at Cunningbam Lodge, No. 525, Salisbury Lodge, No. 208, and Rothville Lodge, No. 426, during the past ;year, the two last baYing been under the especial charge of R. 'V. Bro. Allan :\IcDoweII. A District School of Instruction was also held at 'Yarren Lodge, Xo. 74, on August 15th and 16th, conducted by the Grand Lecturer. At the last-named rueeting Brethren from eight of the ten Lodges in .my District were present, and from the interest, manifested in the work I feel confident that much genuine good will result. During the year the Brethren of 'Vestville Lodge, No. 202, wisely concluded to change theil' place of meeting, and have built and now occup~r a eOlllIDodious Hall. On the 21st of ...~pri1, assisted by members from various Lodges contignous, I dedicated their ball, at the same time conferring a degree for them. Of the ten Lodges in this District I have received reports from eight, ,vhich follo,y : .. \Varren I...odge, ::\0. 74-Number members, 74; average attendance, 15: number in Ul'l'ears for dues. 36: ,outstanding dues, $176.71; valuation real property, $900; valuation personal property, $100; cash on hand, $161.6:3: increase in nlembership dnring the year~ by degrees, 4. Triplett I.Jodge, :Ko. 122-Number members, 2B; average attendance, 8: number in arrears for dues, S; amount outstanding dues, $24; 'V'aluation persoDal property, $50; casb on hanel, $157.41, 'Yestville I.Jouge, No. 202-Number members, 57: average attenqauce, 20: number in arrears for dues. 30: amount outstanding dues, $100; valuation personal property, $$0: tash on hand. $llH: increased membership, by degrees, 3. '

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Salisbury Lodge, ~o. 208-Xull1ber members, 06; ayerage attendance, 20; number in arrears for dues, none; amount outstanding dues, none; valuation real and personal property, $1,200; cash Oll hand, $95.30; increase in memb~l'ship, none. Uothvllie Lodge, ~o. 42G-,0;umbel' members, 3~; average attendance, 10; number in arrears for dues, :!; amount outstanding dues, $6; valuation personal propel't~路, $175; cash on haud, :$46.06; increase in membership during ~'ear, b3' degrees, 4. Cunningham I... oclge, ~o. 5:'!;j-~umbel' members, 29; average attendance, 12; number in arrears for' dues, 1; amount outstanding dues, $6; valuation personal property, $lGO; cash on hand, $181 ; increase in membership during ;yeal', b;r degrees, 3. l)rairie Hill Lodge, ~o. 546-~UIllbel' meulbers, 22; average attendance, 10; number in arrears for clues, 8; amount outstanding dues, $44.90; valuation personal property, $~5; cash on hand, none; increase in membership, by degorees during' J'ear, none. I~Jureka Lodge, ::\0. 73-Number members, 36; average attendance, 12; number in arrears for dues, J S; amount outstanding d'ues, $65.30; valuation personal property, $300; cash on hand, none; increase in membership, b:r degrees for ;year, 2. Fraternally yours, ED. F. ~1ILLEH,

D. G. J1. SiJ}teenth DIstl路 lct. r

SE'''ENTEEXTH DIS'rRICT. l:'L'\.LE) 1'10.) September 24, 1900.

Re'L\ C. H. Briggs) Gra'nd Jlaster: DEA.R SIR AND BROTHERIlly l'(~port as 3'our Deputy for the Seventeenth l\lasonic District of :Missouri. Professional engagements have prevented me from making a personal visit to each Lodge in my District. However. I have visited all that I could, and have endeavored, to some extent, to keep myself advised of the condition and progress each Lodge is making. :M:y' information is that peace and harmony prevails aOlong the craft throughout the entire District. l\1y attention has not been called to even the slightest discord or disagreement among the Brethren an~',vhere. ::.\Iarked progress has been made by most of the Lodges in this District this ~'ear. ~lnd the fInancial condition of each seems to be good. I visited Dewitt Lodge, No. 39. Dewitt, ~Io. I found the Brethren of this Lodge earnest and zealous in the worlc I have also visited Bogard Lodge, No. 101. Bogard, :\10. 'rhis Lodge is enjo:ring a rapid, healthy growth in membership. It has been my pleasure to instruct the otlicel's and members in the work, and I am pleased to say that they are becoming quite pro1i.cient. I~Iale Cit J路 Lodge,Xo. 216, IIale. :Mo., \vhich is my home Lodge, has also had a prosperous :real', both in an increase in menlbership, composed of desirable men, and in p,roficiencr in the work. In ,Tune a District Lodge of Instruction was beld at Norborne, 1\fo., by R. 'V. Bro. Allan :McDowell. This Lodge of Instruction was路 well attended bJr representatives from the several Lodges throughout the District. l\.fucb interest was manifested and lllany of the Brethren became very proficient in the work. During this Lodge of Instruction the Brethren of Carroll

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Lodge, ):0. 249~ treated us kindly. ':rhe~~ have recently rearranged their Lodge room, and now they have a very neat and commodiou.s room. This Lodge has several Yer~Y' proficient members who pride themselves in doing the work well. ""'hile I have not been able to ma.ke a personal visit to 'Yakenda Lodge, Ko. 52~ at Carrollton, l\lo., .yet I am informed by the 'V. l\I. of that Lodge lha t they have been prosperous during the year and are in good condition. It is llly intention to personally visit all 01' as many of the Lodges, in the Distl'iet, as I can (w路hich I have not visited) before the Grand Lodge convenes. b"'l'aternally :rOUl'S, S. J. JONES, D. G. MO. Se'l)c?z.teenth D'istdct.

NjNI~l'EEN'rH DISTRIC1'. PLATTE CITY) 1\'10.)

September 4, 1900.

Rei'. C. lI. Briggs. Gpancl Mastel":

DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-1 herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand l\Iaster for the

:!\ineteenth District: I am pleased to be able to report that I have not been called upon. during the ;yeal' to render a decision or settle a dispute, as none has arisen in the District. :l'he District Lecturer, R. " .... Bro. Campbell V{ells, has held quite a number of Schools of Instruction. and reports the work in that respect progressing fairl~? well. r.rbe Lodges throughout the District 'are in a healthy condition and one 01" two of which have heretofore been rather weak in numbers are improving, with prospects of continuing the same. Thanking you for the honor conferred upon me, I am It"raternally yours, A. J. COLl\l.AN, D.G. M. Nineteenth Distr,ict.

T,,7ENT'Y-FIRS'l' DISTRIC'l\ ODESSA,

M:o., September 15, 1900.

Ret:. C. If. Brif)[/s;1 G1"and Maste1路: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

I bave the honor to report the Twenty-first District as follows: On February 8th I was called to Higginsville to inspect the Hall and give some instruction in the work. I ba.ve visited Lexington, No. 149; \Vaverly, No. 61; Higginsville, No. 364, and Lafayette, at Corder~ :No. 437. ...-\.ssisted in conferring degrees at these places; found the work creditably done, the Brethren practicing the tenets of our Institution路 with zeal. Peace and harmony prevailing in the District. l~raternally yours, C. L. FROST, D. G. M. 'lltoenty-F'irst District.

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T\VENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. BLACKBURN,

Mo., September 11, 1900.

Ret\ C. II. Briggs, Gra1LcZJ[aster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my report for the Twenty-Second Masonic District:

:M J appointment was to fill out the term of Brother D. 1\1:. Pinkerton, caused by his removal from the District, and came at the time of the year when the farmer is busiest. Therefore, my work has not be,en what I would have liked for it to be. I visited Barbee I..lodge, No. 217, on April 13th,_ and assisted them in the initiation of a candidate. Their attendance is poor, but they do the work fairly well. Spent two days with Trilumina Lodge, No. 205, :iYIay 24th and 25th, instructing them in the work. On June 8th visited W. 1\L of Herndon Lodge, No. 487, and have written them several letters, trying to revive their Lodgoe, but so far without success. On the evening of June 8th I met with Nelson Lodge, No. 560. They have the work in good shape. June 9th visited Arrow Rock Lodge, No. 55, and assisted in the work of the Third Degree, helped by Brethren from Nelson, Trilumina and Tranquility Lodges. I also made a trip to l\1alta Bend August 14th, in the interest of a Lodge the Brethren hope to form there. \Vith the exception of Herndon, every Lodge in the county bas been at work through the year. Peace and harmony prevail. Thanldng you for the honor. Fraternally yours, \V. L. PELOT, 1

G. M. T'lL'enty-Second District.

VERSAILLES" lYro."

Septembel' 24, 1900.

Re路v. C. H. Briggs) Grand Master': DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-

1 herewith submit my report for the Twenty-Third Masonic District:

I have visited Wallace Lodge, No. 456, at Bunceton, twIce during the and assisted in conferring degrees.

j~ear

On February 10th last I visited Pleasant Grove Lodge, No. 142, at Otterville, and conferred the Third Degree. On February 17, pursuant to Dispensation, I organized Glensted Lodge, at Glensted, 1\1:0. W. Brother L. R. Hawks is ~1aster and Brothers Joe M11burn and Orrin Devinna S. \Y. and J. \'V'. respectively. I have attended this Lodge several times since setting itl to work and assisted in the work. The Brethren are very zealous, and a healthy lfasonic spirit is being developed. I have held no District Lodge of Instruction during the year, because of lack of tIme owing to numerous and pressing business engagements. So far as I have been able to learn, peace and harmony prevail among the Craft throughout the District. In ...拢\.ugust last Worshipful 1\:faster "Tooldridge, of Cooper Lodge, No. 36,

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asked for an inspection of Odd Fellows' Hall in Boonville,

for temporary occupancy pending repairs on 1\lasonic Hall. Being unable to lllake a personal inspection I designated 1\1. W. Bro. 'V. 1\1. \Villiams to inspect said building and report. He reported favorabl:y, and I transmitted

said report to you. Fraternally yours, A. L. ROSS, D. G. 31. Twenty-Th-ird District.

T,VENTY-FIFTH DIS'.rRIC'I'. :MEXICO,

Mo.) September 17, 1900.

Be'f. C. H. B'riggs, Grand ]J,[astet":

DEA.R

SIR AND Bl1.0TJ-IER-

I can attempt no tabulated report from my District this season. God's hand has been laid heavily upon me and our s\veet, patient little boy has been called home. I have tried to fi.x: my mind on this wOl"k, but find myself

unable to do justice to the matter. The Fraternity Is in good condition throughout the District, with per路 haps one exception. Concord Lodge, No. 154, at Hatton, has been so reduced in numbers by removals that it has hard work to live. Especially with an路 other lodge on the railroad only eight miles away. The other lodges are all in strong', healthy condition, growing in numbers, eager'to learn the work and fairly prompt in the payment of dues. Fraternally yOU1"S, A. S. I-IOUSTON, .D. G. M. Twenty-Fifth District.

T1;\TENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.

NEW

FLORE1\CE)

JYIo.) September 19, 1900.

Rev. C. 路H. Briggs, G~4ana Maste'1': DEA.R SIn AND BnOTHER-

I respectfully submit herewith my report as Deputy for District No. 26:

On the 31st day of July, 1899, the six: Lodges in this District reported 222 members; this year the membership is 246, a gain of 24, say eleven pel"

cent increase. I am pleased to say that the Lodges are well up~to-date in the matter of payment of Lodge dues. On St. John's Day, June 24th last, 01" rather on the 23d (as the 24th fell on the Sabbath), the several Lodges held their regular observance of that day, meeting in New Florence with No. 261, conferring the Third Degree on two candidates, then forming a procession, with an escort of I~nights '.remplar from 1\Iexico, :lYlo., marched to Maplewood Park. The exercises consisted of addresses, dinner, and oration by Dr. C. C. Woods, Past Grand l\Iaster, interspersed ","lth 'Vocal and instrumental music, followed by, to us, the usual shower of rain. This observance of St. John's Day presents just two points: First, to enthuse, encourage, and make happy our present membership; second, to interest, educate, and influence the best young men of our county (and there are many of路 them), to seek admission to our Lodges. Some of the oldest men in our county are Freemasons. J. D. "Uncle Dudley" Wells, of Price's Branch, member of No. 178, will be eighty~six:

Appe'ndLc. years old next :March: was raised, April la, 1858. l\1r. J. :\1. ,Forman, Jonesburg, is seventy-one years old; raised in 1853. Ona Cottle, of \'fellsVille, is eighty-two years old. Col. John F. 'l'ippett, of l\1ontgomel'J" City~ is some seventy-foul' ;years old, and an active, zealous attendant of :Xo. 24H. On :Mal'ch 30, 1900, I approved the removal of Jonesburg Lodge, Xo. 437, to their new and better Hall, and reported to ;you the facts at the time. A Lodge of Instruction \vas held in :Montgomery City, :Mal'ch 26 and 27, 1900, under the care of that prince of patient and paillstaldng instructors. R. 'V. Bro. Allan l\fcDowell, assisted b;y 1\1. vV'. Bro. John D. VincU, Grand Secretary, and ,V. Bro. A. S. Houston, D. G. l\:r. of District No. 25, and 'V. Bro. Peter Arnold, Lecturer for District No. 26, and others. H. \V. Bro. Allan lVIcDowel1 held a I.Jodge of Instruction, July 13 and 14, l!-lOO, at \Vellsville. Good attendance on both occasions, and of real profit to the Craft.' 'The prospect for work during the coming fan and winter is "ery fair. indeed. I have made SODle efforts to induce a few of the Lodges to arrange their Communic:ations by the calendar month, and not by the moon, especiallJ路 :Lodges in the country that meet in day time. Harmony prevails in the District. Thanldng yon for the honor conferred in my appointment as District Deputy, and with assurances of my highest respect, Fraternally yours, P. P. ELLIS, D. G. ill. Tu;enty-Sltcth Di8trict.

r-r\\"ENTY-SEVENrrH DIS'l'RICT. ~Ioscow

IVIrLJ.. s" ~Io." October

6, 1900.

Rev. C. If. Br'igg8" Grand :JYlaster:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

As D. G. 1\'1. of rrwenty路,SeV'enth District, I beg leave to submit the following report: Troy I;odge, No. 34-:N'1.1mber. of members, 66; nnmber of regular meetings held, 12; special meetings l1eld, 10; average attendance, 18; number in arrears, 18; outstanding dues, $125; va.lue of real and personal property, $2,400; indebtedness, none; ("ash on hand, $750. Silex Lodge, No. 75-Nllmber of. memhers, 19; regular meetings held. 7; special me~tings held, 1; average attendance, 7 %; number of members in arrears, 9; amount路 outstanding dues, $36; value personal and real propertr, ~115; indehtedness, $75; cash on ha.nd, $39.70. Chain of Rocks T.Jodge, No. 141-Number of members, 22; number regular Ineetings held, 10; special meetings, none; average attendance, 12: number members in arrears, 3; outstanding dues, $11; value real and personal propert~r, $900: jnclebtedness~ none; (~ash on hand, $2.58. Ne\y Hope Lodge, No. 199~ did not respond to request. New Salem Lodge, No. 270, did not respond to request. Nineveh Lodge, No. 路173---;Kumher of members, 35; regular meetings held, 12; special meetings held, 1; average attendance, 12; number of nlembers in a'rrears, - : outstanding' dnes, $120.25; value of real and personal property, $250; indebtodness, none; cash on hand, $276.75. Moscow I.Jodge, No. 558-Number of members, 26; number regular meetings held, 16; special m.eetings held, 2; average attendance, 10; number

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members in arrears, 13; outstanding dues, $59.40; value of real and personal propertJ?, $500; indebtedness, none; cash on hand, none. December 1st and 2d I held IJodge of Instruction with Nineveh Lodge, ~o. 473; average attendance, 25. December 14th and 15th (evenings) held Lodge of Instruction with l\Iosco\V Lodge, No. 558; average attendan(;â&#x201A;Ź, 14. December 27th (St. John's Day) installed officers AIoscow Lodge, No. 558, puolic installation. January 27th helel Lodge of Instruetion with Chain of Rocks Lodge, ?\o. 141; a\'erage attendance, 35, assisted by Bro. G. S. Townsend, Past D. D. G. ::\1., and ,,\Yorshipful Bro. Jas. ,Yo Powell. Febl'ual'J' 9th and 10th heJd Lodge of Instruction with Silex Lodge, No. 75; average attendance, 14. August nth examined proficiency proposed officers to form new Lodge at Louisville, 1\10., also examined hall and furniture of the old Lodge, and l'ecommended institution of said proposed new Lodge. r have vi'sited five of the seven Lod~es in my District; met members of other two. \ Some of the I..Iodges have done considerable work, others have clone 110 ,,'ork, some make bad showing of delinquent members. The true spirit of :\fasonry, however~ seems to predominate among the Craft throughont my District; peace and harmony prevails. The abo\"e includes all my official acts during the past :rear, which is respectfully submitted. J;'l'aternally yours, CHAS. \';T. l\IEYER, D. G. M. Twcnty-Bet'cnth District.

fr,\VENTY-NINTH DISr.rRICT. SEDALIA,

Mo., September 15, 1900.

Re'l). 0, H. BJ"igys, G'rand Master: DEAR SIn .AND BROTHER-

I hereby submit my annual report as D. G. ~L of the Twenty-Ninth District for the past year. Immediately on receipt of my commission as D. G. 1\1. 'and D. D. G. L., I wrote all of theI..lodges in my District informing them of my desire to visit and instruct them at any time. Several of them have called upon me, to all which r responded. On January 2.. 1900, I opened H, Sch,ool of Instruction in the I-Iall of IIolden, Lodge, Ko. 262, and continued same morning, afternoon and evening of the 3d a,nd 4th; during the sessions tbere were present officers and members from foul' Lodges in this District. On Januar3-" the 15th, I installed the officers of Cold Springs Lodge, No. 274, and on the 16th opened a IJodge of Instruction, which continued morning, afternoon and evening to the 17th; the~e sessions were well atÂˇ tended bj? Officers and Brethren .of Lodge of Peace, No. 280, and Cold Springs, No, 274. On the night of the 5th of April, Cold Springs Lodge, No. 274, lost their Hall and all furniture and paraphernalia by fire. On July 5th, I appointed ~Iasonic

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"v. Bro. Elliott to inspect Lodge room (and report on same to me) to be occupied by Cold Springs, No. 274. In accordance with your instl~uctions I arrested the charter of Fayetteville IJodge, No. 264, on September 13, 1900. On February 1st, I opened a School of Instruction in I{jngsville Lodge, No. 313, which was continued until the 3d, and the sessions were weB attended by officers and members. On June 19th, I opened a Lodge of Instruction in Granite Lodge, No. 272, which continued evenings for five days, and was well attended by officers of Sedalia Lodge, No. 236, and Granite, No.. 272. All the Lodges in this District, with the exception of one or two seem to be in a flourishing condition, and have done a great deal of work the past year. Thanking j'OU for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally

~rours,

,Yo S. EPPERSON, D. G. llf. Twenty-Jlinth District.

'l'HIR'l'IE'l'I:! DISTRICT. JP-lI'FERSON CITY" 1\10."

September 14, 1900.

Rc路v. C. II. B'1"ig[j8;J Grand ]}{aste'l':

DEAR SIR AND BnOTHEn--

I herew'ith submit report for the year just closing. In December last held Lodge of Illstruction (two days) at Jamestown; interest good; conferred 3d degree. I have also held Lodges of Instrnction at Linn and I-Iic1i:ory Hill. These meetings were poorly attended. Lodges in thIs DIstrict (except Russelville, No. 90) seem to have had an "off year," as very little "work" has been done. Jefferson Lodge, No. 43 has not conferred a degree during the year. Bnt we have elected three (for initiation) and have a set of officers that are enthusiastic, earnest, well informed, and therefore anxious for the work to begin, which will be the first :Monday in October. In February last I attended a State Lodge of Instrurtion at Mexico, which was of much benefit to myself, and I think to all who attended. By request I have assisted in conferring four Third degrees for Her~ mann Lodge, No. 123, and the same number for Daggett, No. 492, all of which is outside of Thirtieth District. I have nothing specially to report, and - am sorry that I could not devote more of my time to the interests of the Craft in this District. Thanking' you for the honor, and hoping to meet you at Grand Lodge, I am,

Fra ternally yours, JNO. T. SHORrr, D. G. Jolt. Thirtieth District.

.A..ppendLc.

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"\VASHINGTON"

Rev. O. Ii. B}'(q.Qs,

GTQ1'Hl

l\Io.) September 24, 1900.

Master:

DE.oiR SIn AND BnOTl-IER-

As Deputy Grand l\:Iaster of the Thirty-First District, I take pleasure in submitting m~' annual report. ~n obedience to your instructions, I arrested the charter of Cedar Lodge, No. 37.

I ordered the sale of certain articles reported as property of said Lodge, and the proceeds forwarded to Grand Secretary John D. Vinci!, to~ ~ether with the charter, Lodge ledger and records. .Also to box and preserve the regalia and jewels. December 16, 1899, I received a request from Bro. A. ,Yo Farrow and others to form a Lodge at Red Bird, Gasconade Co., but owing to the in~ ability of the Brethren to complete the documents necessary, the Grand Secretary kindly offered to open up a correspondence with the parties and ascertain the true situation. l.~he canse of l\Iasonry has prospered fairly well in this District during the ;real'. I~ra ternally .YOUl'S,

JOlIN

ISB~<:r.lL,

D. G. 31. '1' hiJ·ty-F'il·St D·istriot.

THIR1.'y·'rHIRD DISTUIC'l'. 81'. LOUIS" ~Io.-,

October 5, 1900.

R(~,1.:. C. H. Briggs.. Grand ..~laste'r: DEAR SIR

AND

BROTHER--

On each Saturda:y night in the months of January and ]"lebruar:y' of this sear, I held a Lodge of Instruction, for the Lodges in this District, in the lIa11 of Anchor Lodge, No. 443, at Jefferson and Park Avenues. The work \vas exenlplified under the supervision of n. 'V. Bro. 'Villiam ...<\.. Hall, District Grand Lecturer, in his able· and careful manner. The attendance at these meetings, and the interest manifested, was very gratifying. During the past year, new and comfortable flaIls have been provided for the use of the l\rlasonic organizations of this city, in the Grand Avenue ~:!asonic Tenlple, located at Grand and Finney Avenues. These Halls were dedicated on .J:\.pril 11, 1900, and are DOW occupied by the follovdng Lodges: :Mlssouri, No.1, George ,Vasbington, No.9, St. Louis, No. 20, Naphtali, No. 25, Polar Star, No. 79, Erwin, No. 121, Occidental, No. 163, Pride of the West, No. 179, Keystone, Np. 243, Cosmos, No. 282, Corner Stone, No. 323, and West Gate, No. <l·~lG, the removal of which I superintended, b:y :your direction. As far as possible, I have visited the Lodges in this District, and have kept myself posted as to their general condition. The following statement sho\vs all matters pertaining to the work they have done, their numerical and financial condition.

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I submit the foregoing statement without comparison or comment. Thanking you for the honor conferred on me, I am, Fraternally yours, HO,\YARD \\TATSON l D. G. 21[. TlliJ"ty-1'/lirÂŁZ Distrkt.

1~HIH.rl'Y-FOUR':rH

DISTHICT. ROLLA)

JHo., October 4, 1900.

Re'/). C. II. BriO[ls" Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I beg to submit ~herewith m~~ report as District Deputy Grand J\.laster for this, the Thirt~'-Fourth l\Iasonic District of :Missouri, for the past ~Tear: It gives me pleasure to report that Peace and I-Iarmony prevails among the Lodges throughout my District. I am glad to say that most all of the Lodges in my Distl'ict are in good condition, and I am led to believe that their reports to the Grand Secretar~' will show a material increase over last .rear. During the year jnst drawing to a close, I have visited among the Lodges of this District as much as time and opportunity would permit, and have endeavored to gi\'re my Brethren all the information possible, so as to better tit them for the work in the various Degrees. I have held t\vo I"odges of Instruction in the District during the past year, one' at Cuba, :Mo., where I was abl;y assisted by Grand Lecturer Allan ::\IcDowell and Grand Secretar;y Dr. Vincil, and the othel- at Vienna, Mo. Both of these Lodges of Instruction \"ere well attended, not only by the officers of the Lodges, but also by the old members as well as the young ones, and the interest manifested was very gratifying indeed. At the Lodge of Instruction held at Cuba, there were present representatives from Rolla Lodge, No. 213, at Rolla, Mo., and Lebanon Lodge, No. 77, at Steelville, ~ro. At the Lodge of Instruction, held at Vienna, :Mo., there were present representatives from LnnesPrairie Lodg'e, No. 531, and Arlington Lodge, No. 346. In conclusion I heg to thank ~TOll for the very high honor conferred on me, and I sincerely trust that m;y work will prove satisfactory. Fraternally yours, CYRUS H. JONES, D.

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J.11. Th irty-Fo1.wth Distt'ict. i

rrIIIRTY-FIFTH DISr:I.'RICT.

Rev.

BEl/rON, 1\10., October 1, lDGO. H. B1~/ig{Js.â&#x20AC;˘ G1'ancl 11laster: DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER--

.. At the request of ",V. l\I. W. N. I.Jyle, I visited Coldwater Lodge, No. 485 at Drexel, on l\farch 13, and assisted in conferring the Third Degree on one, and Second Degree on two candidates. Also inspected a new Lodge room. Some of the Brethren were Quite anxious to secure more commodious quarters, but the Lodge has not as :,Vet decided' to make the move. I congratulate this Lodge on the excellent condition of the Secretary's books

AppeTlcl·Lr. nnder the care of Bro. Lane. An efficient Secretar;y is an absolute necessity in every Lodge. On September 28th and 20, Bro. Allan ~lcDowell held a Lodge of Instruction at Belton, to which every Lodge in this' District was invited to send representatives. Continued rain prevented the expected attendance, yet those of us present enjored a feast indeed in the efficient instruction of Bro. Allen ]HcDowell. I could extend this repoi·t in enumerating the duties neglepted. 'rhanking yon for the confic1en('e manifested in your appointment, I Rm, Fraternally ;yours, T. '1'. GARNIDTT, D. G. ]tI. Thirty-Fifth Dis trio t. THIR1'Y-SIX'TH DIS~rRIC1'\ BUTLEH., ~Io.)

October 1, 1900.

Rev. O. H. Br"igusJ G-rand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

snbmit my report as Deputy Grand l\laster of the ThirtySixth District:· The Lodg-es comprising this District are in a healthy condition, though some arc "healthier" than others, or. rather take more interest and consequently have done more work during the past Jrear. I have been unable to visit as many Lodges as I wished, but am suffieiently advised to report that all are "cl\velling together in unity." On the evening of ~fay 5th, last, I set the Brethren to work at Rockville, under your letter of Dispensation. They start under the most favorable auspices, and although in their infanc~r, I believe there are few old Lodges whkh excel them in the ,yorl\:. ...~lthough their territory is somewhat limited, I predict a bright future for Rockville Lodge. On 1\>la:v 26th I attended a ~:[asonic pie-nie, given by the Brethren at PapinviIle, and Dublicly installed the newly elected officers of Papinville I.Jodge, No. 140. A heavy rain curtailed the exercises---especially the addresses whieh were to be a part of the program, and would have similarly affected the bounteous dinner 1)ad not the Brethren 'with commendable foresight partaken of the sumptuous repast preYious to the installation ceremonies. The reports of the lodges in this District to the Grand Lodge, will show healthy growth for the past year in this section of the State. Fraternally yours, O. D. AUSTIN, D. G. 111. Tld1'ty-S'i{J:th D-ist1'·ict. I

here",~ith

THIR'rY-SEYENTH DISTRIC'l'. CIJI~TON)

Rcv. C. If. B1'ifJfJ 8; Grancl

:Mo..,

September 12, 1900.

1l1as·te1~:

DEAlt SIU .<\.ND BROTHER--

For the year that has just passed, it affords me pleasure to report for the Thirty-Seventh District, "All's welL" During the year I have visited many of the Lodges in this District, some of them a number of times, and have been present at installation of officers, assisted in conferring degrees, held schools of instructions, and have

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assisted the officers of Lodges in private so far as my time and ability would permit. I have not kept a record of the time and place of my efforts, and do not suppose they would be of interest to the Grand Lodge. There are two counties in this District, IIenry and St. Clair. In the center of Henry County is situated Clinton Lodge, ~o. 548~ which for years has been in splendid working order, and it is still the ambition of this Lodge to shed true ~fasonic light through this county. \Vindsor I.jodge, No. 29, bas had a revival of interest and expects to make further improvement l1ext year. Agricola Lodge, No. 343 is still a )fasonic stronghold, and Calboun, No. G52, although weak in numbers, is strong in the faith and in good condition. I learn that Urich, No. 286, is living up to their good reputation. I have not ,risited M:ontrose, No. 408, or Deepwater, No. 562 s but they are both good Lodges, but probably need a revival of interest. In the center of St. Clair Count;y is situated St. Clair Lodge, No. 273. 'The improvement in this I.odge dnring the past year, in work, in interest, in Lodge room and in all respects has been most gratifying, and the good effect of this Lodge will surely be felt throughout St. Clair County. Lowry City, No. 403, bas improved. I am informed tbat Circle Lodge, No. 342, and Appleton City, No. 412, are holding their own. Upon the whole, I am pleased to report' that the cause of }\JIasonry is growing in this District. The Lodges are becoming more proficient in the work~ the members are learning of M:asonic principles and are carrying its teachings more into praeti(路.e. rrhroughont the District, in each community, its best men are bound together by the fraternal ties of :\Iasonry, and by its teaching and the practice of its precepts, eaeh community is made a better place in which to live. }1""raternal1:r yours, J.\S. IJ. ELLISTO:\', D.O. J1. TJ!il'ty-Sei'en"th District.

THIRTY-I\'I~TII

DISTRICT. BOIJIYAI~J )..10.)

Rev. O. II.

Brfogs~

October 3, 1900.

Gro'JHl ]!asfe'r:

DEAR SIn AND BROTHER-

respectfull:v submit annual report, as follo'vs: I have respondeq. to all calls made upon me dnring the :year. I have visited n10st of the Lodges of the District and advised with a number of them from time to time by letter or through officers of Lodges. I ha'\e devoted considerable time to Fair PlaJ- Lodge, to whom you granted Dispensation early in the year. 'l'he work of our Lodges is proceeding satisfactorilj"; no serious trouble l1as arisen in any of them, and all vexed questions have been harmoniously settled, or are in process of settlement. Nearl~路 all our I",odges are in a thriYing and prosperous condition; none are retrograding~ li'ra ternally yours, ""'ILIJARD B. DVXNEGAN, D. G. M. Thirty-Ninth Dist路rict.

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FORTIETH DISTRICT. GHEE:\FIELD,

)10.) September 20, 1900.

Rev. C. II. Briggs) G)"(/1ul JIastc'J': Dli:AR SIn .AND BnO'l'HEU:-

l\iy report for the past year is easily made. as I have made but few visits,

and an occasional bit of advice requested. From Lodges visited, anc1information received from others, the condition of masonry in this District, is fair. Some of the bodies have made considerable gains, especially Stockton, .xo. :283. Other Lodges have been enforcing the law against members delinquent for dues, and with good results. .A t the beginning of the year. I intended to 'Visit every Lodge in the District, but circumstances preYentecl. rI'here is no question, but the visits of the deputy are of great advantage to the Lodges, and it is to be hoped that those in the other districts of the State have reaped greater benefits therefrom than in tbis one. I trust my successor lD:uy be more fortunatel~y situated than myself in the past, and that the Craft will profit in consequence. Thanking you for the honor bestowed in my appointulent, I am, Fra ternallr yours, SEY~IOUR

IIOyr.r,

D. G...U.

F01~tieth

Dist'rict.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. XEYADAJ

:\10... September 13, 1900.

Re'v. O. H. Bl"ig[J8 G'rand Jlaste'1': J

DEAR SIn .AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit IllY report as Deputy Grand :\1aster for the FOl't~r. First District. I visited Schell City Lodge, :Xo. 448, at a regular communication, held December 16th. This Lodg'e has done no work for two or three years, and are somewhat discouraged. They have been a little lax in the matter of collecting dues, which, as is always the ease, tends to check the enthusiasm, disturb the good feeling of, and finall 3路 estrange the members. I have urged them to malre settlement of some kind in all cases. January 12th, I installed the officers of Osage Lodge, No. 303. The number of degrees conferred in this Lodge the past year is not up to the average. It is harmonious, and in good working order, and has displayed an unusual amount of charity, $200 in one case. January 25th, 26th, and 27th, I held School of Instruction with Sheldon Lodge, No. 371. rI'he interest manifested was highl:r satisfactory, and the Brethren have been amply repaid, haYing- had plentJ" of work to do since then. This Lodge, also, is harmonious, and in good ","'orking order, notwithstanding the fact that less than eighteen months ago its very existence was threatened by dissension. On February 1.2th, accompanied by Brothers Clark, Atkinson, Barr, King, and Crabb, of Osage Lodge, I drove sixteen miles over the worst of roads, and in the face of a terrific snow storm, and assisted in conferring the Masters Degree in l7nity Lodge, Ko. 495. 'Ve had a most enjoyable trip

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(after we got there). \Ye bad an appl'f:eiatiYe candidate and an o~ister supper. The Lodge is in good condition~ and doing some work. During the montbs of January and Februar;y~ I held weekly Schools of Instruction in Osage Lodge (ill J" home Lodge), which were attended by the officers, anG the;y claim to 11(lye been benetHted. l\Iarch 21st, I held School of Instruction 'with :\1ilford Lodge, No. 516, "\"vhich \vas attended bJ~ seven teen members of :Milford Lodge, fourteen from Lamar, onp, from tTaspel' Cit~~, and two from Nevada. I am pleased to relate that since my last visit~ about two years ago, this Lodge has "come to life," papered, carpeted, and in other ways "beautified and adorned" their Hall. Their efforts haTe been rewarded with "Petitions for Degrees." April 20th, I assisted" at conferring the l\Iaster's Degree on two candidates in Lamar Lodge, :\0. 202. A good attendance, an enjoyable time. rounded off with something for the "inner man." 'The Lodge is in healthy condition, and has recenttr moved into a new and better IIall. July 24tb, I visited Golden Lodge, Xo. 475 at a regular Communication. After the regular business hacl been disposed of, the evening was spent in exenlplif;ying the 'Vorl\:. The Lodge contains many capable and willing workers, is in good condition, and doing some work. TheJr are unusually pronlpt in the collection of dn~s. Of the three I..Iodges which I \YUS untlble to visit, Herman, No. 187. l\Iontevallo, No. 490, .and Yernon, Ko.493, I have received personal reports froill the several :Mastel's, which are favorable. Jul:r 15th I received your communication in regard .to removal of. Lodge at I...amar. ,After some correspondence I visited Lamar on July 24th,inspected, and, after certain changes were made, approved the proposed new Hall, and reported sllchaction to the Grand Secretary. Upon receipt from him of Dispensation, being unable, on account of sickness in IDlY family to attend to the matter, I forwarded saIne to 1\'1. ,Yo Bro. 'I'. E. Thompson, \vith the request that he act. The provisions of the Dispensation were carried out on September 10th, and report made to the Grand Secretary. ::\lJi relations with the Craft have been very pleasant, indeed~ Thanking you for :your Idndly considerations, Fraternalls yours, .R. L. ""ARDIN, D. G. lJI. Forty-Fi1'st Distr'ict.

FOnTY-SECO)\D

DISTRIC~r.

JOPLIN.. ::'\{Oâ&#x20AC;˘., Ret~.

October 1, 1900.

O. 1-1. Br'iggs: GUln(l ]laster: DEAR SIn AND BROTHER--

Being very busy with other work, 1 have delayed my annual report, which. fart will also serve, I hope, as an excnse for its brevits. As District. Deputy (}rnnd ::\r~H:t(>I\ I have done nothing the past year, except condu(~ting the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the Congregational Church in this city; nothing else occurring which required my attention. As District Deputy Lec-tnrel' I have made some two dozen visits. These were in the early part of the year when I had more time. Thus I have kept in touC'h with the Craft and find the T~odges, with but one or two exceptions, in much better condition than formerly. Some of the Lodges have made remarli:able gains numeric'ally and have taken on new life. One

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Lodge in particular, \yhich less than a year ago was disposed to surrender its cbarter, has added several new' memhers to the Order, which will prove very beneficial to the Lodge. I have found mueh pleasure in being actively engaged in Lodge work and coming in contact with the enthusiastic members of the Craft, and it is with regret that I find my time so occupied otherwise as to prevent active Lodge work. Fraternally :rOlU'S, HARl\lOK CLINE, D. G. iJl. FOt'tll-Second District.

FOHTy<rHIRD DISrrRICT. SrUINGF'IP.LD, 1\10..,

September 22, 1000.

Rev. O. H. B1··iggs.. G1·and Master: DEAR SIR .!~~D BnoTHER-

In submitting m;y re-port for the current :Masonic )'ear, I beg to say that Lodges in this District are in a healthy and growing condition. I have visited most all the Lodges in my District and found them doing good work. Springfield Lodges are all in good condition. Peace and harmony prevails in the Forty-Third District. Fraternally yours, T. G. GOLDSl\IITI-f, D. G.

ni.

Forty-ThircZ Distr'ict.

FORTY-FOURTII DISTRICT. HOUSTON., 1''£0."

Rev.

October 6, 1900.

H. Briggs) Grand IJ;Iaste-r: DEAR SIlt .A~D BnoTHER-

I herewith submit m:r report as Deput;y Grand :.\faster for the FortyFourth Masonic Distriet for the past year. It affords me pleasure to state that the Craft is in a healthy and prosperous condition over the District generally, and that with possibly one exception a spirit of fraternit~T prevails in all the Lodges of the District, and that harmony and good feeling prevails among all the Brethren. I thinlt all of t'be Lodges are in excellent condition, with the possible exception of Summerville Lodge, No. 555. This Lodge about a year ago had the misfortune to have their Secretary abscond, taldng w·ith him the books and records belonging to the Lodge. He sent the charter in to the Grand Secretary, stating that it was by the order of the Lodge, which was untrue. Since that tinle they have reco·vered possession of their charter, and charges . have been preferred against· their Secretary, and he has been expelled, but the Lodge is not prospering as it should. There are a few fai thfnl members who are trying to keep the Lodge alive, but they are meeting with difficnlties, and the outcome is uncertain. During the year there bas been a substantial increase of the membership of the Lodges of the District, and I am glad to say that I believe the standard of manhood being taken into the Lodges is being elevated. Shortly a.fter the close of the last Grand Lodge I constituted Latimer Lodge, No. 145, at Licking, M::o., dedicating their hall and installing their officers. I was assisted in this work by several of the Brethren· of Texas Lodge, No. 177. I

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Latimer Lodge is in fine conditIon and doing good ,york. r拢he membership is fully alive and progressive. On Saturda:r, July 24~ the corner stone of the ~Iissouri Fruit Experimental St.ation, at l\lonntain Grove, was laid with :Masonic ceremonies. By request, Bro. Geo. B. l\Iatthews, D. G. l\L of the Fift~~-First District, who is the con tractor for the buildings, .was commissioned to eonduct the ceremonies. I was unable to be present, but learned froIn a nnmber of Brethren that a ycry enjoyable time was had. A short time ago the corner stone of the new ~I. E. Church, South,

located at Ava, :Mo., was laid with :Masonic ceremonies. Bro. Henr~" S. 'Vilson was deputized to conduct the ceremonies. During the year I have visited quite a number of I..Iodges, and have found them in good condition, and almost all of them reasonably proficient in the \vork, and what is equally to be desired, are zpalous and are imbued with the proper j);lasonic spirit. On the evenings of January 29th to Februal'J;~ 3d, inclusive, I held a Lodge of Instruction in the hall of Texas Lodge, No. 177, at Houston, j);fo. Other Lodges were inyited to be present, but the condition of the weather was such that but few attended. However, those who did attend, attended regularly, were attentive, and 'were much benefited. On Pebrnar:v 8, 9 and 10 I held a Lodge of Instrnctron in the hall of Plato Lodge, at Plato, l\fo. 'The attendance was excellent. Almost every member of that Lodge attended both day and night sessions. IVIost of the members reside in the countr:y-, but they arranged to stay in town during this time,. and I cannot sp~al\: too路路 highly of the attachment of these Brethren to the fraternit:r. On the last evening some degrees were conferred and a social nleeting held. Plato Lodge is one of the best Lodges in every sense of the word that it has ever been my pleasure to visit, and that Lodge and their influence will be felt in that communit:y for years to come. On July 路24, 25 and 26 a Lodge of Instruction was held in the hall of Texas Lodge, No. 177, at Houston. All the I.Jodges of the District were invited and representatives from most of them were present. Right 'Yorshipful Allan l\lcDowelI was present and had charge of the work. All were luuch benefited, and the session closed with a social meeting, at which the ladies of the Eastern Star were present, refreshments were served and an excellent social time was enjoyed by e,,"eryone. I think the outlool{ for ~Masonry over the District generally is good. T'banking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fra ternally yours, RQ B'.r. L.A.~rAR, D G. ...11. Forty-Fottrth District. 1110R':l'Y-FIFTH DIsr.rRIC'.r. YA~ BTJRE~) ~Io.)

October 1, 1900.

Re?"" C. H. Br'ig08) Grand 1J1.usler: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

The interests of the ~Iasonic fraternity would have been materially enhanced in the Forty-Fifth District had all the demands for Schools of Instruction been complied with, which I am sorry to say, I have been unable to do in full. It is a pleasure, however, to know that Lodges in my District have sufficient life and activity to appreciate the beautj" of proficient work, and are willing to make efforts to improve. On January 12th, in company ,vith Brother J. R. ~Ioore, of Van Buren Lodge, I visited 'Vinona Lodge, No. 430, and, after examining the books,

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assisted in conferring- the Third Degree upon two candidates. I am under obligations to R. \"V. Bro. Geo. E. )fatthe,Ys, D. G. 1\1. of the Fifty-First District, not onlr for valuable services rendered on this occasion, but also for instruction given at various times to :Masons of my District. June 2d and 3d, I visited Delphian Lodge, No. 137, and after conferring the 11'i1'st Degree, held a School of Instruction, which was well attended~ three Lodges being represented. June 9th, I visited Barnesville Lodge, No. 455, assisted in conferring the Third Degree, and, on the following day, instructed several of the officers in the ,vork. In Van Buren Lodge, have held our usual Thursday night Schools of Instruction during- the winter. I have visited all the Lodges of my District except :Hopewell, No. 239. Since our last Annual Communication, the sonnd of the gavel in the South', calling from earthly labor, has been heard in the Forty-Fifth District, and several. of our beloved Brethren have gone to seek admission into the Grand Lodge of Eternal Refreshment. Kindly tbanldng :rou for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternallj'" yours, T. TV". COTTON, D. G. 111. F01'-ty-Pitth D'ist'J路'ict.

CAPE GIHARDEAU.. 1\10...

September 4, 1900.

Rc'v. C. II. Briggs.. Grancl j}Iaste'r: DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-

Under the laws of l\1:asonry and the requirements of my commission, I here\vith submit my report as Deputy Grand l\faster of the Forty-Se'Yenth l\fasonic District, for the ~路ear just clQsing. November 17, 1899, I 'visited Trowel Lodge at Lutesville and assisted in conferring 'rhird Degree on three candidates. December 15th visited Bloomfield Lodge, No. 153, dedicated new haU, and directed removal into said hall. April 13th, visited Trowel Lodge at :Marble I-lill, and assisted in conferring Pil'st Degree on one, and 'I'hird Degree on three candidates. April 20th, by special invitation I visited ~Malden Lodge, No. 406, and assisted in conferring 'l'hird Degree on four candidates in the presence of fifty Brethren from different Lodges. After several speeches by several Brethren, and after closing the Lodge, all repaired to Rapp's :Hotel where an elegant suppel"was waiting, and to which ample justice was done by the Brethre1l. ' :May 2J 8t, 22d and 23d, by special invitation of R. "\V. Bro. W. H. Oathout, D.. L. Forty-Ninth District, and Four l\:Iile J..Jodge, No. 212, I held a School of'Instrnction at Campbell, Mo., at which mnch good was done. June 14th, assisted Excelsior Lodge, No. 441 in conferring Third Degree on three candidates. August 21st, 22d and 23d, held 'a District Sehoo! of Instruction in the hall of Excelsior Lodge, No. 441, Jackson, 1'1:0. R. 'lV. Bro....l \llan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, was present, and路 had charge of the work, and to his able and most excellent' method of teaching, the success of this Lodge of In-

1900.J struction is due. Tbe Brethren took hold '''lith a hearty good will, and much good was accomplished. Congratulating yOll upon the successful administration of the eminently high office to which you were called one year ago, and thanking you for the bonor conferred upon, and the confidence reposed in me, I am, Fraternal1y yours, F. A. K . A.GE,

D.O.. M. FOl'tY-Seve'nth D'istriot.

FORTY-I~IGHTH

DISTRICT.

CH,A.RLEsr.rON..

:Mo... September 20, 1900.

Ret'. O. H. Briggs) G,,路aniL Master: DEAR SIR AND Bn.OTHER-

I have th~ honor to snbmit my report as Deputy for District No. Forty路 Eight, for the term just past. During the year I have visited the most of the Lodges in my District several times, and endeavored to the best of my ability to get up an Increased interest in the Order, and I am glad to report, that that result has been brought about in some instances. On the 10th of No'vember, 1899, under your orders I instituted :Morley I.,odge, No. 184, and set them to work under their charter with a full set of competent, well informed and zealous officers, as follows: Bro. C. D. Iiarris, W. :LVI:.; C. R. Hunter, S. 'V.; P. H. Boyce, J. "'.... ; ~I. V. Harris, rrreas.; E. Doughert:y, Secretary; T. E. Tomlinson, Sr. D.; W. H. Bugg, Jr. D.; J. J~. COl1ghton, Sr. S.; C. D. Gupton, Jr. S., and J. W. Pool, Tyler. This Lodge, under the direction of these officers, has since done good work, and I take this occasion to acl;;:nowledge the valuable assistance of Bro. F. A. Kage, Deputy Grand 1\tlaster for District No. 47, in the institution of Morley Lodge. Bro. l\fcDowell has been in the District twice during the year, and while the Lodge of Instruction at !vIorley was not well attended, I have no hesitancy in saying that much good was done. "''''e bad arranged also to hold a T.Jodge of Instruction at Commerce, but it had to be called off on account of excessively hot weather. The ~Iasonic Lodge at this place was called upon to lay the corner stone of the ne\v court honse here on the 31st of l\Iay last, which was done under' yonI' direction as officiating officer, with the assistance of D. G. M. Finagin, Bro.' Allan ~fcDowell, F.路 A. Kage, and other distinguished members of the Order. Notwithstanding the very bad weather on that day, the ceremony ,vas witnessed by a vast number of people, and the occasion a success in every particular. I am pleased to report that the Lodges in this District are in good con.. ditton, working harmoniously and increasing in membership, and that so far as I have heard there has been no dissension among the Craft路 during the past year. Fraternally yours, JAS. A. BOONE, D. G. M. Forty-Eighth District.

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FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT. CA.~IPBELL... ~Io ....

October 1, 1900.

Rev. O. H. Br'iggs J Grand, Master: DEAR SIR AND BnO'l'HER-

I herewith send you report of my work as Deputy Grand :M::aster for the

l\lasonic year just past. l\ly annual labors commenced by constituting and consecrating Cardwell Lodge, at Cardwell, Mo., on November 17, 1899. I held an election and installed their officers for them at that time. On the 15th of December, 1899, I visited ~lalden Lodge, No. 406, and inspected the new hall at that place, which the Lodge proposed Qccupying. I found it a marvel of beauty and neatness, well adapted to the uses of the Lodge in every particular. Last -:M:ay I invited Bro. F. A. Kage of Cape Girardeau to come to Campbell and hold a Lodge of Instruction, which he did, to the satisfaction of all concerned. IJRst August I reC'eived a Dispensation to lay corner stone for a 1\.!etho· dist Church at Caruthersville, ~Io., on the 4th of September. About the same time I learned .that the' Lodge desired Past Grand ~1aster C. C. Woods of St. Louis to conduct the ceremonies, and learning that Bro. Woods was willing to do the work, I at once returned the Dispensation and asked that Bro. vVoods be commissioned to attend to it for them, which he did in the usual eloquent style so characteristic of Bro. Woeds. Serious sickness in my family prevented me from participating in the ceremonies, which I regretted very much. During the year I have visited most of the Lodges of this District, as· sisting them in the Ritual of the Order. I find nearly all of the Lodges prospering, peace and harmony prevailing. In conclusion I desire to congratulate the Craft upon being so fortunate in having such an efficient Grand ~Iaster as the present is. Fraternally yours, W. H. OATHOUT,· D. G. M. Forty·Ninth Dist1·,ict.

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. PIEDMONT"

M:o., September 29, 1900.

Re'v. O. H. B'I"i!Jr/s" G'i'ancZ Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand ~:Iastel" for this, the Fiftieth District. I am pleased to state that the Lodges which I have visited and held Schools of Instruction are in a good condition, and all of the Lodges in my District, I believe to be doing fairly well, harmony prevailing. December 26th, 27th, and 28th, 1899, I held a School of Instruction, at Composite Lodge, No. 369, Doniphan, Mo., which was well attended, and splendid work done. An examination of the records showed the Lodge to be in a very prosperous condition; but very few of their members are in arrears with their dues. The Secretary of Composite Lodge deserves much credit for the business and systematic manner in, which he has kept the records.

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April 13 and 14, I visited and held School of Instruction at Greenville, 1\10., with a fair attendance, splendid interest, with active, energetic work. I was very much pleased with the meeting. 'Villiamsville Lodge has lately made impro'V'ement in the way of repairing their Hall, and adding new fnrniture.

Thanlring you for the honor conferred, Fraternally yours, L. ",or. COTTON', D. G. M. Fiftieth District.

Plpr.rY-FIRST DISTRICT. "'\\"EST PLAINS,

:UIo., September 15, 1900.

Rct\ G. H. B1'iOOs, Grartfl Master: DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER--

Herewith I forward to SOU my report of my official acts as your Deput;r for the Fifty-First District. Upon receipt of your letter of November 路28th, I at once commenced an investigation of the matter, wherein Brother Price, of Alton Lodge, No~ 255, was charged with saloonkeeping. I ordered the Worshipful l\Iaster of the Lodge to commence proceedings at once against the Brother for unmasonic conduct, and have since been informed by him that the requirements of the constitution have been complied with in the case. In compliance with a call from a number of Masons on the 16th day of Pebruary, I went to IJ.'heodosia, Ozark County, and instructed them. in the Work, preparatory to their making application for a Dispensation to form a Lodge at that place, and on the 22d day of March set them at work in due form. l\1arch 14th, I visited Ingomar Lodge, and gave Instructions in the Work. February 26th, I visited Alton Lodge, and held a School of Instructions for one week; this meeting was fairly well attended, and much interest taken in the work. June 23d, by the authority of your Special Dispensation, .I laid the corner stone of the :Missourl Fruit Experimental Station BUilding, at 1fountain (jrove, of which you have my report. July 6th, by special request, I visited Barnes Lodge, at Cabool, and publicly installed its officers for the ensuing year. September 7th, I visited 1'It. Zion Lodge, and conferred the M. M. Degree on one candidate. Although I have not had the pleasu"re of visiting Lodges, and holding the number of Schools of Instruction that I was desirous of doing, it has been my pleasure路 to give private instruction to members of each Lodge in my District, and am informed by them that their respective Lodges are doing fairly good work. Thanking you for the honors conferred, I am, . Fraternaily yours, QEO. E. MATTHEWS, D. G.

M.~

F路ifty-First District.

[Oct. FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT. .

Rev. O. H. Briggs) Grand

OZARK, ~ro.)

September 25, 1900.

Master:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand

~1aster for the Fifty-Second District of l\1issouri. By authority and in obedience to your Dispensation to institute Kirbyville Lodge, U. D., at Kirbyville, Taney Co., Mo., I appointed R. W. Bro. J. H. Parrish a Special Deputy to execute said order, which he did on the 26th day of January, 1900, and their zeal for Masonry bespeaks a bright futu re for this young I.Jodge. Otherwise I have not been called upon to perform a single official act. I have conversed with members from all the Lodges in my District, and they report that the standing of morality is higher, and that peace and harmony prevails. Thanking you for the IlOnor conferred, I am,

Fraternally yours, 'l;HOS. L. ROBEHTSON, D. G. M. Fifty-Seoond Distr'ict.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. 2.1:1:. "VERNON, 1\:10., Septenlber 28, 1900.

Rev. C. H.

Brigg.s~

Grand Master:

DEAR. SIn AND BRO'l'HER-

I herewith submit my annual report as Deputy Grand Master for the

:V"ifty路Third District. l\1y first offieial~'act of the year being on the 27th day of December, 1899, at which time I installed the officers of Rock Prairie Lodge, No. 269, after which I held a three days' Lodge of Instruction for the benefit of said I..Iodge. There have been three Lodge removals in this District for the year, tbat of Purdy Lodge, No. 148, l\fonett l.lodge, No. 129, and ~1:ount Vernon Lodge, No. 99, which I believe to be for their better, as they now have better quarters. l\Iay 22d I visited Decatur Lodge, No. 400, and assisted in conferring the 'rhird Degree upon two candidates; the work was done creditably well. I have visited quite a number olthe Lodges in my District and find them, with but few exceptions, doing fairly well, both in amount and manner of work, with a due observance of the laws of Grand Lodge. No disputes or diffel~ence between Lodges reported to me. Believe harmony generally prevails.,; J.. JJ ..J Sincerely thanking you for the honor conferred, I am,

Fraternally yours, JOHN E ....- lDAMSON, D. G. J1. Fitty-Thi1"a, District.

1900.J FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. NEOSHO.,

Mo.., September 18, 1900.

Rev. O. H. Briggs., GrantZ Alaster: DEAR SIR AND BnOTRER--

I herewith respectfully submit my annual report of Fifty-Fourth District

for the present ]'fasonic year. I have been called upon to do but little, but have done that little cheerfully. I publicly installed the officers of Neosho Lodge, lS'o. 247, and have assisted in conferring degrees in two Lodges in District. On rec~ipt of notice from Brother :McDowell, I called a District Lodge ,of Instructions at Neosho, February 22, 23 and 24. Considering small-pox :and snow storms, it was fairly attended. with good results, of which Bro. .l\IcDowell doubtless will give fully in his report to Grand Lodge the coming 路session. I have yisited but two or three Lodges in the DIstrict; but come in contact more or less with members of each Lodge in my District, who give favorable reports of their respective Lodges. Some are doing considerable work, while others are not doing so much. Good fellowship seems to prevail :among the Brethren throughout the District. Thanking you for your prompt replies to my inquiries in the Pineville .case, and other past favors, I am, Fraternally yours,' J.

~I.

RITCHEY,

D. G. M. Fitty-Fottt路th District.

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. HIGBEE,

Dilo., September' 6, 1900.

Rev. O. 11. Briggs., GrantZ Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I respectfully submit the following report as Deputy Grand JYIaster for the l{'ifty~Fifth District for the past l\Iasonic year. The past year has been a very quiet one in this District, but one. thing has happened, to my Itnowledge, to be regretted: Jacksonville has surrendered her chartel路. So far as I am. able to learn, peace and harmony prevail among the Brethren. During the year I have not been called upon for any official duties whatever. I have had the pleasure of visiting but few of the Lodges in my District, but my business has associated me a great deal with the Brethren, and I find the very best of good-will prevailing everywhere, and ~lasonry in a healthy and prosperous condition. Several of our Lodges have been doing excellent work the past year, and getting in some of the very best material that the county affords. May the good work go on. Fraternally yours, J. V. ADAl\1S, D. G. M.

Fitty~F'ifth

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The following were received too late to be placed in their proper numerical order: TWENTIETH. DISTRI CT. I\:A:KSAS CITY., 1\10.., October 13, 1900. Ret" C. H. Briggs., G'rand Master: DE.~R SIn A~D BROTHER-

I take great pleasure in being able to report that the growth of the

Lodges in this District has been rapid and satisfactory. The amount of delinquent dues is less than ever' before. Nearly every Lodge has a very nice cash surplus; some of them, in fact, have a very lal~ge sinking fund bearing interest. One Lodge, Gate City, No. 522, has again distinguished itself by not having a single debt for dues uncollected. . During January and February, the regular' District Lodge of Instruction was held in the l\Iasonic Building, at Kansas City. Thanking you for the courtesy of your appointment of me as one of your deputies, I ha,e the honor to remain, Fraternally yours, V.li\ BOOR, D. G. 111. TWe1ttieth D,ist1'·ic't.

T,V'ENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. \YE:N'l'ZVILLE., 1\10•.,

OctOber, 1900.

Rel7. C. II. Briggs.. GrancZ jJlastej':

DEAll

SIR

A:KD

BROTIIER-

I have the honor to submit herein my annual report as Deputy for the

':rwent:\7-Eighth District: I believe there has been more interest than usual in the various Lodges in this District during the year just closing. On June 6th, R. \Y. Bro. :'McDowell, Grand Lecturer, held a Lodge of Instruction· at Pauldingville Lodge, No. 11, 'Vright City, M:o. lV1y engagements were such I could not be present, but his visit revived the Lodge, and it is doing some good 'York. On .tl.ugust 1st, I attended a picnic held under the auspices of l\lechanicsville Lodge, No. 260, and much good was accomplished in bringing l\fasons into closer fraternal and social relations with each other. On October 4th, a l\Iasonic picnic was held under the auspices of 'W"entzville Lodge, No. 46, and the Brethren and their families and friends had the pleasure of hearing addresses from Brother J. A. Waner and the Grand l\faster. The Lodge at St. Charles, Palestine, No. 241, is in good condition, and all over the District there are evidences that the spirit and genius of l\fasonry are producing good results. Thanking :you for the fa VOl'S shown, I am, Fraternally yours, CI-I.A.RLES J. ,VALKER, D. G. M. Tnoenty-Eighth Distr'ict.

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MASONIC HOME --OF--

MISSOURI,

LOCATED AT ST. LOUIS.

OFFICERS. 1V1:.

NOAI:I

,GIVAN,

President ........•..............Harrisonville, lYla. St. Louis, lVlo~

J=,o. D. VINCIL, v"ice-Ptesident

F. J .. TYGARD, Treasurer

JOHN REV.

MRS

PARSON,

C. C.

""VOODS,

t\.NNA

Secretary, 109 N. 8th Street: D. D., Superintendent 1\1:atron

WOODS,

C. ROBINSON, Physician COLLINS & JA:'MISON", I\.ttorneys ~.

Butler, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis.,.lV[o. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

R. E.

Hannibal. St. Joseph. NOAH l\f. GIVAN, Harrisonville. H. H. HOHENSCHILD, Rolla. F. J. TYGARD, Butler. A. C. ROBINSON, St. Louis. ANDERSON,

JOSEPH

BRO'VNE,

JOHN

Carrollton. St. Louis. O. SAUNDERS, St. Louis. SAl\L M. KENNARD, St. Louis. SOIoJ. E.W AGGONER, St. Louis. B. F. NELSON, St. Louis. .R. PARSON, St. Louis. ELY,

JNO.

VINCIL,

"T.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS.

C. H. BRIGGS, Grana Master, Fayette. Jos. C. FINAGIN, Grand Senior WarcZen, St. Louis. JOlIN C. YOCU:M:, G'rand Junior Warden, Kansas ·City.

• FINANCE COMMITTEE. NOAH M.GIVAN,

Ohair11tan.

It'. J. TYGARD.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. V. O. SOL.

S. M. A. C.

SAUNDERS,

OhairrrLan. JNO. D. VINCIL, B. F. NELSON, Jos. C. FINAGIN,

WAGGONER,

KENNARD, ROBINSON?

JOHN R~ PARSON.

HOME COMMITTEE. JNO

VINCIL,

E. WAGGONER, S. M. KENNAHD, A. C. ROBINSON,

Ohair1nan.

B. F. NELSON, V. O. SAUNDERS, JOS. C. FINAGIN,

SOL.

JOlIN

PARSON.

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HC)l\IE ()F MISSOURI. 1900.

REPORT OF PRESIDENT. T

To the Most 11 orshi1Jfu.l Grand Lodge

ot Misso'wri,

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

BRE'ltIIREN-In submitting my fourteenth annual report as President of the Masonic Home, I invite your careful attention to the accompanying reports of the Superintendent, the Secretary and the Treasurer, which show the condition of the Home. ...~t the last session of the Grand Lodge you elected as members of the Board R. E. Anderson, F. J. rrJrgard, V. O. Saunders and S. I'lL Kennard. The Board reorganized during the session of the Grand Lodge, by electing its former officers, and by appointing Brother C. C. Woods Superintendent, and his wife, Mrs. Anna M. Woods, Matron, Dr. A. C.Robinson, Physician, and IVfessrs. Collins & Jamison, Attorneys. 'rhe Executive and Home Committees 'Yere also re-appointed, consisting, as they do, of the members of the Board who reside in St. Louis. Since the last session of the Grand Lodge, Brother C. C. \Voods has resigned as a member of the Board, and Brother A. C. Robinson was elected to fill his place until the present meeting of the Grand Lodge. Brother Wm. M. vVilliams has also resigned, and Brother ;H. H. Hohenschild has been elected to fill the vacancy caused by his resignation, "until路 the present session of the Grand Lodge. The term of office of the following Directors expires with the pres.. ent session of the Grand Lodge, and you should elect their successors, viz.: Noah 1\[. Givan, Joseph S. Bro'wne, John D. Vincil, A. C. Robinson and H. H. Hohenschild. . The condition of the Home and its internal workings were never better. I invite your careful attention to the report of the Superintendent, from \vhich it will be seen that the number of members of our household is 119, 78 children and 41 old people. Four have recently died, three of old age and one with paralysis. Three boys have been expelled, and five have been honorably discharged. The net increase of the household for the past year is five. The utmost economy has been practiced in the management of the Home,

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and expenses have been somewhat reduced. The friction caused by the change of management has entirely disappeared. The increase in the number of old people has made it necessary to build an addition to the Home for their occupancy. Many of them have been and are being kept in temporary buildings. While they have been made comfortable, they have .been exposed to the dangers incident to the occupancy of such buildings. The question confronted the Board, as to whether or not they should decline to receive old people into the Home, or erect a suitable building for them, and the latter was decided on, and the building, suitable in every way to their convenience, is expected to cost in the neighborhood of $20,000. To secure this amount, an appeal has been made to the Masons of l\Iissouri,asking them to contribute to this nqble charity. The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Missouri led in a subscription of $3,000. Several Masonic bodies have made good subscriptions, and we pray that their example may be followed by many others. Since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, the Board has sold 200 feet on Delmar avenue off of the west end of the Home grounds, for $16,500, for a sanitarium. This amount has been used to reimburse the endowment fund borrowed by the Board a reV\r .years ago, to build the last addition to the Home. In order, . however, to facilitate the construction of the building for the old people, we are compelled to again lJorro'\v from the endowment fund to carryon this work, until subscriptions shall be received sufficient to pay back to it the amount borrowed. The use of any part of the endowment fund for building purposes has been intended as only temporary by the Board. Interest is paid on it, as though it were borro'wed from any other source, and the Board is anxious to restore it in full at the .earliest possible time. It is earnestly hoped therefore, that no delay will be made in making and paying subscriptions to the erection of the old people's honle. .Let the Grand Lodge, Grand Commandery, the Grand Council, and all Masonic bodies of the York and Scottish Rites follow the example of the Grand Chapter in this work. We appeal to all Masonic bodies of Masons to help us. In view of the fact that our annual income from the Grand Lodge is limited in amount, it must be apparent that ere long additional funds will be needed to maintain the Home. Every effort therefore should be made to increase the endowment. If it could be made to reach $100,000 within the next year or two, it would be a great achievement for Missouri Masons. Why may it not be done? No appeal ever made to Missouri Masons has failed. They have heard the cry of the V\ridow and orphan, and of their indigent

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Brother, and have had the joy of l{no\ving that they have supplied their needs. No investment of money has ever been better made by anJione of our Brethren than that which maintains this Home for the homeless. God has blessed our Brethren in their acts, in such ways as that they would not exchange the blessings received for all that money can confer. In my last report I referred to the gift of $5,000 to the Home made by Mrs. Matilda A. Higgins in her ,ville I have heard nothing further in regard to this bequest, and it may be well for the Grand Lodge to take some steps to secure it. In conclusion, I beg to' return sincere thanks to the Fraternity for their kind expressions and sincere love for the Home. 1;i"'raternally

submitted~

NOAH lVI. GIVAN.

President.

REPORT 0]' SUPERINTENDENT. To the Boardot Di'rectots of Masonic Honte:

BRETHREK-We give hunlble thanks to Almighty God that His loving kindness which has crowned our past still continues' to reveal itself in all our history. The year has been all that could be expected or desired. Perfect harlllony has been manifest in all departments of the Home and scarce a ripple has disturbed the serene surface of events, and if we may judge from a thousand kindly words and deeds, the management of the Home is not onlj1' satisfactory to the inmates, but also to those who are in position to note our work from week to week. The health of the Home family has been exceedingly good, and in the very few cases of illness among the children, hardly a路 si:q.gle one has been sufficiently serious to give even a passing uneasiness. The school work of the children has been a great improvement on the preceding year" and, in fact, the average both in deportment and studies has been remarl\:able. Several of the older girls and three of the boys have good positions and are doing well. All the rest, except two, who are under age, attend school regularly, two at the High School and the others at the Dozier. Early in the year we reluctantly notified the Executive Committee that the quarters assigned to the old people were entirely full, and since that time no applications have been received. In

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this connection it is just to say that in the beginning of our administration we saw clearly that the wooden cottages occupied by our old people were unworthy of the great Fraternity in this prominent Grand Jurisdiction; they were neither safe nor sufficiently commodious. The peculiar difficulties and discouragements, at that time, prevented any move for better conditions, but in the early spring we presented the matter, with approximate plans and estimates, to the local Board, who cordially endorsed the idea, and so urged. the matter on. the Grand Chapter at the last meeting that a subscription of $3,000 was secured for the work. Encouraged by this and other evidences of sympat"hy, 路the matter has prospered until now it is confidently hoped that, in the near future, our old people, with others who are knocking at the door, may have a building thoroughly safe and comfortable, if not elegant. Those of the old people who are able are very helpful, and some of them conspicuous in this respect. Brother E. W. League, with the assistance of some of the boys, has painted almost the entire main building inside. This work at regular rates would have cost probably not less than $850. Brother Chadwick, a first-class carpenter, complains that we do not keep him busy,yet he is almost always at work. Others with less physical strength are equally faithful, and we have nothing but kind words for all. The unfailing devotion of our Brethren and the Ladies of the Star in the city and throughout the State has exhibited itself in many ways, of which we only chronicle the many donations; the rest are recorded on high. Dr. Robinson has been unfailing in his work for the Home, and Dr. Skrainka, the well-known oculist, has laid upon us a heavy burden of obligation by his. careful attention to our needs. Both these gentlemen have labored altogether without compensation. Herewith we present you a li~t of those received, dismissed, discharged, and died during the year, as well as a complete roster of the present inmates. Also an incomplete report of the various donations, some of which, unfortunately, were not recorded. In this connection we desire to make special mention of the generosity of many of the Sir I{nights of the city, Commanderies, who, in changing their quarters, presented the wardrobes and cases, formerly used by them, to the Home. Their cost was originally not less than a thousand dollars. Fraternally submitted,

C. WOODS, S1tperintendent.

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Below we give the list of those admitted, dismissed, discharged and died, during the year, as well as a list of the donations. RECEIVED SINCE OCTOBER

J.Varne. A. Carl Bischoff. Zaida Hogan. Frederick Droz. Isaac B. Griggs. l\:Iary A. Findlay. Elizabeth Sims. Re becca Peterson. James M. Clayton. Claude J. Clayton. Arthur J. Clayton. Guy ClaJTton. :Mattie J. Hobbs. David P. Watts. Dr. Richard Trotter. Mrs. Anna Trotter. Jennie :Maria Jones. Lewis V. Ross.

1ST. 1899.

Lodge. Erwin. No. 12l. Cass, No. 147. Pride of the West, No. 179. Ancient Landm.ark, No. 356. Perseverance, No, 92.

Fulton, No. 48. 11issouri.路No.1. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Irondale, No. 143. Lathrop,N o. 506. Lexington, No. 149. Lexington, No. 149. Huntsville, No. 30. New London, No. 307.

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Residence.

10 years. 12 years. G5 years. 79 years. (i8 years. 72 years. 64 years. 12 years. 10 years. S years. 6 :years.

St. Louis, 1\10. St. Louis, 1\10. St. Louis. :Mo. Harrisburg, :1\10. Louisiana, Mo. Fulton. lYlo. St.Louis, :Mo. Essex, Mo. Essex, 1\10. Essex, l\:Io. Essex, Mo. Irondale, Mo. Lathrop, Mo. Lexington, 1'10. Lexington, :Mo. St. I.Jouis, 1'10. Hannibal, Mo.

62 ~~ears. 68 years. 75 years. 73 years. 10 ~路ears. 7 years.

DISMISSED SINCE OCTOBER 1ST, 1899.

Narm,e. Henderson Conklin. Littleton Powell. Robert T. I-Ieaton.

Lodge. Robert Burns, No. 496. Wa.kand~, No. 52.

Benton, No. 353.

Res'idence. Gainesville, :Mo. CarrolltoD, :Mo. St. Louis, 110.

DISCHARGED SINCE OCTOBER 1ST, 1899.

Narne. Susan V. Donovan. Wm. H. Heaton. :Mary Findlay. Roberta Harris. Mrs. :Maggie Gallo\vay.

Lodoe. St. Clair. No. 273. .Benton, No. 353. Perseverance, oN o. 92. Palestine, No. 241. ~ural, No. 316.

Residence. Osceola, :Mo. St. Louis, 110. Louisiana, 1\10. St. Joseph, 1\110. Kansas City, ~Io.

DIED SINCE OCTOBER 1ST, 1899.

Narrne. Sarah Rial. Wm. Galloway. ~Irs.

John Rea.

Lodge. Breckenridge, No. 334. Rural, No. 316. Naphtali, No. 25.

Res'idence. Breckenridge, Mo". Kansas City, :M.o. St. Louis, 1t10.

LIST OF DONATIONS.

Masonic Bodies" St. Louis" Mo.-Christmas donations. Jacob Frank, St. Louis, Mo.-Barrel of apples. J. C. LaChance, St. Louis, Mo.-Box of window glass. Newton Jones, No. 312, Cuba, Mo.-One barrel of apples.

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Mrs. B. M. Loth, St. Louis, l\fo.-A lot of clothing, dry goods and sundry articles. Louis Batavia, Polar Star, St. Louis, Mo.-One invalid chair. W. E. Dawson, Lodge No. 482, Clintonville, l\i0.-Christmas box. Chas. Wismath, St. Louis, Mo.-Box oranges. Mrs. J. M. Spangler, O. E. S., Clinton, Mo.-100 lbs. popcorn. J. C. Waldeck, St. Louis, Mo.-Hams and, breakfast bacon. Hesperia Chapter, O. E. S., Kansas City, Mo.-Christmas box. IIarmony Chapter, O. E. S., Kansas City, Mo.-Christmas box. l\litchell Scott, St. Louis, Mq.-$25 for Christmas. J'. W. Krueger, St. Louis, Mo.-Wagon-load of cut palms. C. S. Hartridge, St. Louis, l\:Io.-Lot of paper dolls and notarial services. Mercer Longe, Princeton, Mo.-Two barrels hickory nuts. Radiant, O. E. S.,1 St. Joseph, Mo.-$10. A Friend, St. Louis, Mo.-Lot of dolls and toys. A. P. Oliver, St. Louis, Mo.-Poetry of Freemasonry. George Washington, No.9, St. Louis, Mo.-Apples and oranges. ...~. W. Hough, St. Louis, Mo.-Books and magazines. C. J. Hogan, St. Louis, Mo.-Four valuable books. W. F. Colby, Hamilton, Mo.-$2. vVm. Gillespie, St. Louis, Mo.-Case eggs. Cache Lodge, No. 416, St. Louis, Mo.-Apples, oranges and bananas. Gus Neimann, St. Louis, Mo.-$5 for fruit. Itaska Lodge, St. Louis, Mo.-$15 worth of books. Mrs. Scott Mitchell, St. Louis, Mo.-Lot of clothing. Dr. Skrainka, St. Louis, Mo.-Services as oculist. E. H. Michel, Lodge No. 179, St. Louis, Mo.-Flowers. Wm. Freudenau, St. Louis, Mo.-Twenty-three valuable books. Otto G. Koenig, St. Louis, Mo.-Wagon-load of flowers. W. H. Glancy, St. Louis, Mq.-Lot of books. Lambert Pharmacal Co., st. Louis, Mo.-Lot of medicines. Jno. T. Milliken & Co., St. Louis, Mo.-Lot of Pasteurine and tooth paste. PairchildChem. Lab. Co., St. Louis, Mo.-Tooth preparations. No. 3850 Washington Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo.-Lot o"f, hats, clothing and magazines. Golden Crown, O. E. S., Chamois, Mo.-$5. Bowman & Reed, St. Louis, Mo.-Twenty copies of the Freemason.

1900.J INMATES OF HO.M:E.

I AGE. I ADMITTED. Pearl Palmore 1 Annie Palmore... Virginia Brooks....... Annie Baradaleden 1 Pearl Reeves Mrs. H. Peatt ! l\lrs. Amanda Roush ) Philip Roush.... Ethel Allen.................. Emnla Lambert........... Efliie Lam bert ...... Ollie Lambert........ Eddie Lambert............ :M:rs. Sarah Leam Louis Stewart.............. Eudora Donovan......... Henry Eilers...... Clifford Allen Leonard Allen...... Nellie Allen............. Della Allen...... ...... Anna Story............... Geo. Bailey................. Clara Ethel Farrar Ruby Farrar Eva Ross..................... Cassie Ross.. ~rary Toneray.... Florence Withers........ ~:rabe 1 Hall......... ~raud Hall Nannie Fuqua Edna Reckart....... Dora Reckart Stella Hall Wil1ia,m Heaton.. .. F. M. Halbrook Margaret Conner... Maud Vance Bessie Vance Mrs. Anna Holt . :Mattie Holt Norman Holt............... Belle Holt..... Oscar Holt Edgar Toelle......... RosettatToelle.路.... Russell Toelle........ Donnie Toelle.............. Wm. Watts..... ...... ...... Frances Butler............ Nora Butler................. Snow Butler Willetta Lessley...... May Lessley........ Cecil Mason....... Carr Mason Mr. John Carr.............. Edw. League............... Dr. Louis Hueffel1........ Mrs. Oaroline Hueffel1 Mrs. Sarah Brown...... Mrs. Anna Dubuque ... Mr. Jos. James........... Mrs. Jennie Cadle........ 1

17-15 46 71 16

t30 61

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11 9 !)

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15 75 15 Hi 12 55 12 11 10

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10 7

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75 80

61 74 72

LODGE.

No. 271 No. 271 No. 131 No. 79 1890 Sullivan, No. 69 Nov. 1890 Kansas Cit:r, No. 220 Dec. 1890' Wilson, No. 1H1 Dec. 1890 I Wilson. No. Ull Oct. 1891 Composite, No. 369 Dec. 1891 Palestine, No. 24 Dec. 1891 Palestine. No. 24 Dec. 1891 Palestine, No. 24 Dec. 1891 Palestine, No. 24 April 1892路 Geo. Washington, :So. 9 July 1892 Kirkwood, No. 484 Nov. 1892 St. Clair. No. 273 Dec. 1892 Lambskin, No. 460 May 1893 Composite, No. 369 J\lay 1893 Composite, No. 369 :May 1893 Oomposite, No. 369 :Ma-,y 1893. Composite, No. 369 :May 1893\ St. James No. 230 :May 1893 La Belle No. 222 Aug. 1893 I Richland, No. 382 Aug. 1893 Richland, No. 382 Aug. 1893 New London, No. 307 Aug. 1893 New London. No. 307 Nov. 1893 St. John'S, No. 26 Jan. 1894 South West, No. 466 March 1894 Good Hope. No. 218 March 1894 Good Hope, No ..218 March 1894. Shelbina, No. 228 July 1894 Mt. Moriah, No. 40 July 1894 l\:1t. :Moriah, No. 40 Aug. 1894 Good Hope. No: 218 Oct. 1894 Benton, No. 353 'Feb. 1895 Samaritan, No. 424 May 1895 Ralls, No. 33 :May 1895 Gallatin, No. 106 ,May 1895 Gallatin. No. 106 Aug. 1895 Purdy, No. 148 Aug. 1895 Purdy, No. 148 Aug. 1895 Purdy, No. 148 Aug. 1895 Purdy, No. 148 Aug. 1895 Purdy, No. 148 Dec. 1895 SulliYan, No. 69 Dec. 1895 Sullivan, No. 69 Dec. 1895 Sullivan, No. 69 ~ra',)'" 1896 Sullivan, No. 69 Dec. 1895 Polar Star, No. 79 Feb. 1896 La Plata, No. 237 Feb. 1896 La Plata. No. 237 Feb. 1896 La Plata, No. 237 Aug. 1896 Higbee, No. 527 Aug. 1896 Higbee, No. 527 ~lay 1897 ~lay 1897 May 1897 Wentzville, No. 46 lVlaJ'" 1897 Pride of the West, No. 179 No. 3 MaJ" 1897 Beacon, May 1897 Beacon, No. 3 :May 1897 Fayetteville, No. 264 ~lay 1897 Naphtali, No. 25 May 1897 Tuscan, No. 360 Aug. 1897 Friendship, No. 89 Nov. Nov. MarC.h June July

18891 Solomon, 1889 Solomon. 1890 j,potOSi, 1890 Polar Star,

RESIDENCE.

Springfield. Springfield. Potosi. St. Louis. Steelville. Kansas City. Pocahontas. Pocahontas. Doniphan. St. Charles. St. Charles. St. Charles. St Charles. St. Louis. Kirkwood. Osceola. St. Louis. Doniphan. Doniphan. Doniphan. Doniphan. St. James. La Belle. Richland. Richland. Hannibal. Hannibal. Hannibal. Rogers, Ark. St. Louis. St. Louis. Hannibal. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Bonne Terre. Centre. Gallatin. Gallatin. Purdy. Purdy. Purdy. Purdy. Purdy. Sullivan. 8u11iYan. Sullivan. Sullivan. St. Louis. Atlanta. Atlanta. Atlanta. Higbee. Higbee. St. Louis. St. Louis. Wentzville. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Fayetteville. St. Louis. St. Louis. Chillicothe.

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I AGE. Catherina Sampey [ :'V[abel Shearlock Amy Shearlock i Mrs. 1\Iine1'va Stratton I Mr. John Dozier Vivian Frier : Holl.Y Fri~r · LouIse Fner : j

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R?s~ Sincl~ir ·.1 LIzzIe DaVIS V, incentGIllIam.............. .G~niam "'Ii Mabel :Marguerite Gilliam..... Francis Gilliam.. lvII'S. Lucy ~mith -. ·· Mr. Henry Grantham 1 Mr. Henry Burger. :M:rs. Burger................. J\lr. Andrew Hilton.. ·.. l ~lr. Wm. :.Merrill......·.. i )11's. Minerva Merrill I Lena Pollock ·1 1

Orner Pollock...... Wallace Pollock [ Gladys Yates I L.i1Ue Lindsay j ~lr. Robert Barrett...... :Mr. lTames Chadwick... :l\1aggie Flavel Mrs. Ida Brooks j .Mr. F. F. B. Robinson.. :Mrs. Eliza Robinson.... Lucy Oonklin

15 13 9 6

74 81

82 61 77 70 13 9 6

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88 70 12 1\1ar~ Co~klin ! 11 EdWIn Frler· 1 4 lVIr. Francis Buford I 83 Carl Bischoff............... 11 Zaida Hogan............... 12 M1:. Ferdinand Droze.. 66 lVIr. Isaac Griggs......... 80 }'Irs. Elizabeth Sims... 83 Mrs. Rebecca Peterson I 66~ Miss :Mattie HObbS j _ J ames Clayton ...... 13 Claude Clayton............ 10 Author Clayton i 8 Guy Clayton 11 6 :Mr. D. P. Watts...... 68 Dr. Richard Trotter / 75 Mrs. Anna Trotter I 73 Jenny Jones ! 10 Lewis V. Ross i 7 I

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Aug. Sept. Sept. Oct. Feb. :March Mareh }'larch lVlarch July Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Nov. Dec.

1897 1897 1897 1897 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1998 1898 1898 1898 Dec. 1898 Dec. 1898 Dec. 1898 Dec. 1898 Dec. 1898 Jan. 1899 Jan. 1899 Jan. 1899 ~Tan. 1899 .Jan. 1899 Feb. 1899 Feb. 18H9 :March 1899 April 1899 :May 1899 l\:lay 1899

Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. Oct.

189~)

1899 18H9 1899 1899 Oct. 1899 Nov. 1899 Nov. 1899 Nov. 1899 1VIarch 1900 April 1900 April 1900 April 1900 April 1900 April 1900 April 1900 April 1900 April 1900 July 1900 Sept. 1900

Sololuon, Shekina, Shekina, Clinton, Wakanda, Good Hope, Good Hope. Good Hope, Solomon, Corner Stone, :Marionville, Corner Stone, Clifton Height, Clifton Height, Clifton Height, Clifton Height,

Palestine, Berwick, Jefferson, Jefferson, Clarence, Occidental, Occidental, Hallsville, Hallsville, Hallsville, Fulton,

Philadelphia, West Gate, St. John, Perseverance, Clarence, Clarence, Robert Burns, Robert Burns, Good Hope, Phoenix,

Envin,

RESIDE~CE.

No. 271 No. 256 No. ~56 No. 548 No. 52 No. 218 No. 218 No. 218 No. 271 No. 323 No. 390 No. 323 No. 520 No. 520 No. 520 No. 520 No. 241 No. 570 No. 48 No. 43 No. 305 No. 163 No. 163 No. 336 No. 336 No. 336 No. 48

No. 502 No.44f>

No. 28 No. 92 No. 305 No. 305 No. 496 No. 496 No. 218 No. 136 No. 121

Pride of the West, No. 179 Ancient Landmark, " 356 Fulton, No. 48

.Missouri, Irondale, Dexter, Dexter, Dexter, Dexter,

Lathrop,

Lexington,

Lexington, Huntsville, New London,

No. ] No. 143

No. 532

No. 532 No. 532 No. 532 No. 506 No. 149 No. 149 No. 30 No. 307

Springfield. Festus. Festus. Clinton. Carrolton. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Springfield. St. Louis. }'iarionville. St. Louis. Crifton Hghts. Clifton Hghts. Clitton Hghts. Clifton Hghts. St. Charles. Browning. Jeff. City. __Teff. City. Clarence. St. Louis. St. Louis. Hallsville. Hallsville. Hallsville. Fulton. St. Louis. Philadelphia. St. Louis. Hannibal. BrooklJ·n. Clarence. Clarence. Gainsville. Gainsville. St. Louis. Bwlng Green. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Harrisburg. Fulton. St. Louis. Irondale. Dexter. Dexter. Dexter. Dexter. Lathrop. Lexington.

Lexington. St. Louis. New London.

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RECEIPTS ]'ROl\l OCTOBBR

1, 1900.

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From Grand Lodge, ..::1. F. &, .A.. lVr. $15,372.' IJJstate of J ol1n Baskin................................ 500 From sale of propert:r of l\Ioore Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920 From interest on deferred payment of l\foore property.. . . . . . . . . 60 From Bethany Chapter, No. 23, O. E. S., Bethan;y 10 From Radiant Chapter, No. 88, O. J;J. So, St. Joseph .. o. . . . . . . . . 10 From l\1itchell Scott, St. Louis 25 From l\Iite Box, $5.65; Old iron, $1.25 6 lI"'rom amount overpaid returned 10 From sale of propel't~:" o. 5,000 l~rom

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17,540 08 $22,628 95

Balance in bands of Treasurer $21,195 29 Old Peoples' Building Fund...................... 873 00 Balance in Current Expense Fund................ 560 66

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CASH SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR OLD PEOPLES' BUILDING. Geo. 'Yashington Lodge, No.9, St. Louis $ 100 00 Chas. 'V. Staudinger, St. Louis . 5 00 Hartford Lodge, No. 17, Hartford . 5 00 J aeob Lampert, St. Louis ' . 25 00 Geo. Cunningham, Standart, Tex .....................••....... 2.'5 00 Amity I.Jodge, No. 373, Filley . 5 00 II. L. Ames, St. Louis : . 10 00 Neosho Comdy., No. 57, K. T., Neosho " .. 25 00 Harmony Chapter, No. 162, O. E. S., Kansas City . 25 00 Kilwinning Chapter, No. 50, R. A. ~:I., St. Louis . 100 00 :Monett Lodge, No. 129, :M:onett,~ . 25 00 J os. S. Browne, St. Joseph . 10 00 King Hill Chapter, No. 55, O. E. S., Adams . 5 00 Christianllermeling, St. Louis . 5 00 Cuba Lodge, No. 312, Cuba . 10 00 Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, St. Louis . 150 00 Elmer J. Carter, J\ifissoula, ~:Iont .......................•...... 5 00 Golden Gate Chapter, No~ 208, O. E. S., I{ansas City . 10 00 De Soto Chapter, No. 15, O. E. S., De Soto . 5 00 Chas. R. Herold, St. Louis · . 1 00 Wayne Lodge, No. 526, Piedmont . 25 00 Salisbury Lodge, No. 208, Salisbury. ~ . 10 00 L .•-1. I~tlSby, Salisbury . 2 00 Tuscan Lodge, No. 360, St. Louis . 100 00 Four l\lile Lodge, No. 216, Campbell . 5 00 Cache Lodge, No. 416, St. Louis . 25 00 l\Iontevallo Lodge, No. 490, M:ontevallo . 10 00 Ne\y London Lodge, No. 307, New London . 50 00 Hesperia Ladies' Sewing Circle, Kansas City, !{an . 25 00 Williamsburg Lodge, No.8, Williamsburg . 10 00 Revere Lodge, No. 167, Revere . 5 00 :Martha Chapter, O. E. S., Odessa ..............•............... 5 00 Fulton Lodge, 'No. 48, Fulton : ' . 25 00 Kansas City It. A. Chapter, No. 28, Kansas City . 25 00

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Cceur De Leon Comdy., No. 14, Brookfield $20 00 Franklin Lodge, No. 541, St. Clair.............................. 10 00 \Vyaconda Lodge, Ko. 24, La Grange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00

S11BSCHIPTIONS FOR OLD PEOPLES' BUILDING NOT PAID. Grand Chapter H. A. 1\1., 1\10. St. Louis $3,000 00 Sullivan Chapter, No. 105, O. E. S., Sullivan..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00 Emmanual Comdy., No.7, K. '1\, l\lacon........................ 25 00 Blackwell Lodge, No. 535, Baryties............................ 23 50 Owen Chapter, No. 96, R. A. l\I., 11aryville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50' 00 10 00 Salem, R. A. C., Salem De\Yitt Lodge, No. 39, De\Vitt 10 00 F. P. Graves, Doe Run 50 00 Phoenix Lodge, No. 136, Bowling Green 25 00 De :\lo1ay Chapter, No. 26, R. A. 1\1., Warrensburg ..... 2 50 Corinthian Lodge, No. 265, Warrensburg........................ 5 00 l\Iary Comdy., No. 19, K. T., 'Varrensburg o........... 2 50 l\lacon R. A. C., No. 22, :Macon 25 00 l\Ialden Lodge, No. 406, l\falden 20 00 Somerset Lodge, No. 206, Powersville.......................... 10 00 Saline R. A. C., l\Iarshall ....•... 25 00 A. S. Houston, l\Iexico, 1\10 •••• 5 00 V. F. Boor, Kansas City, ......•......... 5 00 J. B. Thomas, Albany........................................ 5 00 Athens Lodge, No. 127, Albany................................ 25 00 Van Buren Chapter, No. 118, O. E. S, Van Buren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 00 l\lartin Collins, St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 00 J as. ".,.. Owen, Protem........................................ 1 00 l\'It. :Moriah Lodge, No. 40, St. Louis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 00 'Vakanda Lodge, No. 52, Carrollton 25 00 l\loberly Lodge, No. 344, l\foberly.............................. 25 00 Copestone Chapter, No. 33, R. A. ~I., De Soto......... . . . . . . . . . . 100 00 York Lodge, No. 563, Kansas City .................•.....•..... : 25 00 Trilumina Lodge, No. 205, :Marshall........................... 50 00 Hillsboro Chapter, No. 71, O. E. S., :Hillsboro................... 10 00 Shelbina Lodge, Shelbina ~ 25 00 Oriental R. A. C., No. 78, St. Louis. .. .. 25 00 Geo. E. M:ayhall, New London................................ 10 00 Kansas City Comdy., No. 10, Kansas City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . ~'5 00 :Meridian Lodge, No.2, '. St. Louis.............................. 100 00 100 00 Good Hop~ Lodge, No. 218, St. Louis.......................... Stella Lodge, No. 538, Stella.................................. 10 00 0

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REPORT OF TREASURER. REPORT OF

F. J.

TYGARD, TREASURER l\1ASONIC

FROM SEPTEMBER 30TH,

1899.

1899,

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MISSOURI,

1900.

DEBITS.

September 30, To Balance on hand............................................... $ 9,513 46 October 31, To Cash from John R. Parsoll, Secretary $ 14,872 00 November 29, 6 ID. Int. at 5% on $1,500 Jasper Co., :lYro., Bonds . 37 50 29, .. from John R. Parson, Secretary 10 00 Decelnbel' 7, 6 90 27, 35 00 1900. Januar Jr 5, " into on Cass Co. Bonds .. ~ .. 50 00 8, " from John R. Parson, Secretary . 500 00 February 9, 920 35 510 00 :lYlarch 10, April 4, from Henry Co., l\{o., 1 yr. Int. at 5% on $5,000 Bonds ' .. 250 00 from Henr J" Co., Mo., 6 m. Int. at 5% 011 10, $7,000 Bonds .. 175 00 30, " Jasper Co., Mo., 6 ill. Int. at 5% on June $1,500 BOllds . 37 nO . " from John R. Parson, Secretary 60 00 July 18, 5,000 00 August 1, " Butler Loan and Trust Co., 1 yr. Int. Septeulber 1, at 7% on $1,000 Bond .. 70 00 1, " into on $1.500 real estate loan, 6 months .. 45 00 " Henry County Bonds called in . 7,000 00 8, 203 32 $29,782 57 " into on Certificates of Deposit . 29, $ 39,296 03 CREDITS.

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Items.

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$ 1,000 00 Paid for Contingent Expenses Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent................. 125 00 Scudder-Gale Grocery Co.. 107 46 Wm. Barr Dry Goods Co..... 157 22 For Contingent Expense 1,000 00 Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent 125 00 Cummins & Jewson...................................... 192 02 Scudder-Gale Grocery Co............................. 109 11 WIn. Barr Dry Goods Co........... 100 25'

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1899.

December .5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 30,

526, 527, 528, 529, 530, 531,

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187 50 125 00 101 25 19206 1,000 00 899 69

532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538, 539, 540, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 546, 547, 548, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 5b5, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, 570,

tl. H.Cro\vle:y : Dr. C. C. ',,"oods, Superintendent For Contingent Expense Armour Pac!ring Co Boehmer Coal 01), \Vm. Barr Dry Goods Co , Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent For Contingent Expense Scudder·Gale Grocery Co Armour Pack.ing Co , Boehmer Coal Co Dr. C. O. "\Voods, Superintendent Armonr Packing- Co For Contingent Expense ~ Boehmer Coal Co Scudder-Gale Grocery Co Real Estate Loan Dr. C. O. vVoods, Superintendent ]'01' Contingent Expense Boehmer Coal Co Cummills l.~ Je\VSoll For Oontingent Expense Ctlmmins & Je\vson Dr. C. C. "Vooels, Superintendent Dr. C. C. \Voods, Superintendent Cummins & Je\yson For Contingent Expense Scudder·Gale Grocery Co C. F. "\Venneker, Collector 'Vm. Barr Dry Goods Co Cummins & J e'\v son Dr. C. C. \Voods, Superintendent For Contingent Expense Wnl. Barr Dry Goods Co Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent For Contingent Expense O'Brien Boiler Co Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent }'or Contingent Expense

. .. . ..

15000 125 00 50000 167 81 11528 174 03 125 00 1,000 00 257 66 IHG 74 13050 125 00 17~1 35 50000 146 16 119 59 1,500 00 125 00 1,00000 139 82 201 03 1,00000 135 47 12500 125 00 144 90 50000 104 44

1900.

January

2, ;J,

3, 5, 10, February 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 14, :M:arch 3, 6, 6, 7, 10, April 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 9, May 9,

12, June

6, 6, 7,

17, 22, 28, 5, July 6, 6, 21, 4, August 4, 6, 28, September 6,

Total payments........... Balance cash on hand.. Tot~1.1

. . . .

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

24330

111 79 111 57 125 00 50000 127 74 125 00 1,000 00 101 00 125 00 1,000 00

.......•. •...... $18,100 74 .•...... 21,195 29 $39,296 03

262

[Oct.

Appendix. RECEIPTS FOR ACCOUNT OF OLD PEOPLE'S BUILDING.

1900.

:May

Jul;y'

17, To Cash from J. R. Parson, Secretarj"' $lO0 00 17, ,. " " " " ......••. ,..-............................. 5 00 18, ...........•..................... 5 00

~~:

30, 1, 2, 11, 13, 14, 18, " 28, September 1, " 6, :: 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 20, 2~!,

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~~25 ~00 25 00 135 00 ~ g~

" "

I' I'

" "

" " " "

" 4,

29,

10 155 .,. 10 5 26 12 : 100 5 •....... 35 •••••••••• ••••• •••••• 50 40 80 •.•..•...••••..... •...................... 25

Total receipts And which is in addition to cash balance on hand.

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

$873 00

STATEMENT OF SECURITIES FOR .A.CCOUNT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TRIENNIAL ENDO,YMENT FUND.

Henry County, :Missouri, 3 bonds of $1.000 each. 5% $ 3,000 00 Henr:y Oounty, Missouri, 4 bonds of $500 each. 5% 2,000 00 Butler Loan and Trust Conlpany, 1 bond (secured), 7% 1,000 00 Jasper Oounty, 11issouri. Marion Township, 3 bonds of $500 each, 5%......... 1,50000 Cass Oount)'/', Missouri, Pleasant Hill Township, 1 bond. 5% 1,000 00 Notes of Masonic Home, borrowed from Knights Templar Endowment Fund.. 33,000 00 Notes secured by Real Estate :................. 1.500 00 Total $43,000 00 I also hold notes as follows, dated July 18, 1900, of Jewish Hospital of St. Louis: $4,000, due January 18, 1901. $3,500, due July 18, 1901. $4,000, due April 18, 1901. And notes signed Gussie :M. Ohoisel, dated January 16, 1900: $2,000, due January 1&, 190:2. $60, due July 16, 1901. $60, due January 16, 1902. 560, due J anuary 16~ 190r. Fraternally submitted, F. J. TYGARD, Treasurer. October 11, 1900. To the Board of Di'rectors Masonic Home of Missou'ri: BRETHREN-I have checked up the book's, vouchers, bills, etc., of your Secretary, compared them with those of your Treasurer's books and accounts, and certify his statement to :yo~r Board correct. Fraternally :yours, ARIE DE JONG.

October 11, 1900. To the Board of D'irecto'I"s Masonic Home of Mis80uri: BHETHREN-I have examined the books and accourlts of :your Treasurer, com· pared them with those of :your Secretary's books and accounts, and certify his statement to your Board correct. Fraternally yours, ARIE DE JONG.

1900.J

Append'ix.

9263

RECAPlrrULArrrON

GRAND SECRETAIlY'S TABUljAR ST.A.TE!iENT.

Chartered Lodges 011 the Rolls, October, 1899............................................ 564 Ceased to exist during 1899-1900 14 Chartered October 18, 1900 Total Lodges, 1900 '.....

550 _ 557

l'rIEl\1BERSHIP :RETURNS.

Initiated 2,303 Passed..... .. '... 2,181 Raised , Affiliated. Reinstated .. .•..... Dimitted ·.. Suspended for unmasonic' conduct...... Suspended for non-payment of dues...... Expelled... Died..................................................................................................

2,128 991 403

91:3 34 611 30 538

------

2,126

Gain

3,522

1,396

NOTE.-The menlbership obtained from the reporting Lodges amounts to 33,192, There are five delinquent Lodges from which no returns have been received. Last year these Lodges returned 174 members. Estimating their membership at the same. the total membership 'V ill Joot up 33,366.

{.-

ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER TIlE JURISDIC1'ION OF THE GRAND LOI)GE OEG-A.::N":IZED CO:MPIL}~D

REVISED AND

NAME OF LODGE.

MISSOURI-

:l.SZ:l.~

FROM: ORIGINAL DOCUJ\fEN'l'S BY GEO. FHANK GODLEY, GRAND SECRE'l'ARY, 1876. BROUGHT DO'WN

zT------------------::::>

O~F

OCT.

1900,

TOWN.

COUNTY.

I STATE. I

JOHN D.

VINCII..,

GRAND SECRETAUY.

- "DATE OF CUAI{TER.

-, :

REMARKS.

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3jHiranl.

;St. Charles

\St. Charles

:J\Io

\I820, by G. L. of Tcnn

jSurrendered Apri14, 1826.

g; ¥~l~~.~~:~::: ~ ::::::::::::::::::::::: It~~i~~~~~~~~i'::: :::::: !~~'~~l;'e'::::::::::::::: I~~~:::::::: 1~fc:)r~],'1~~1:::::: ::::::::::::::::::::: !~~il~~dd,~i~g ~8:;ifie~f~~o. 5."

5jOlive Branch 6 1Unity 7iIl'ranklin Union 7;Urover 8:Vandalia 9ISanguIlloll 1011!nion 10 l Shawnee 10iChapel l1iEden 13j'fucker HiJ300nville 1niCelltrul !5iPerseverance 16:Cohullbla 21. ::~ew I.lOlldon 21.(ireellcastle 22;Franklill 23!Hh'mn 2"1 'H Ul'l110uy 24i"r yaconda 26.Springfield

!Alton !.Jnckson :Frullklin iCalhoun !Vandalia 1Springtield jJoncslJoro !New Santa Ii'e !ChapelHill iCovington 1Ste. Genevieve IBoonville LAutJurn !Slnithville !1-'ouishu!a !Columbw, l.• N.Tew I-'ondon :Greencastle 1Alton ISt. Charles !Jacksonville ;La Grange \Springfield

26;Ava

lAva

l~jAuIJnrn

iMadison jIlL !Cape Giral'deau .. i~Io iHoward il\Io jIIellry ·.. IJ\fo jFnyette !Ill.. jSu,nganlon JIll iUnion !Il.1.. ,Jackson 1Mo !Lafayette Il\Io I'Vashillgton !Ill :8to. Genevieve tl\Io !Cooper il\fO iI..incoln ll\lo IClay 1l\10 IPike j:Mo IBOOlle I~Io R.all;' i.J\.ro Sulhvun !l\Io ,:Madison IIll.. 1St. Charles t:l\Io !~for~an ;Il1. iI.J€WIS

fl\IO

!Sangalll0n jDouglns

tIll. IMo

JApril 3, 1822 IUllited with 1st G. IJ. of Illinois, 1824. 1Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G. IJ. Illd':Surrendered January 7, 182B. !April 8, 1822 jArrestecl Decelllber 20,1831. iMay, 1852 ,Died 1860. IOctober 8, 1822 iUnited with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 18~4. IOctober 25, 1822 1Arrested Apl'ill1, 1826. 10ctober 25, 1822 I United with 1st G. IJ. of Illinois, 182,1. 1J\fay, 1858 !Surrendered 18H3. !l\Jay 6, 1R52 !Surrendered 1855. iOetober 9, 1822 jUnited with 1st G. IJ. of Illinois, 182:1. ..IOctober 10, 1826 iSurrendered April 6, 1831. !Apri13, 1827 IArrested October 3,1838. il\IU)· 8,1852 IArrested Oct., 18&1, by Lee A. Hall, G. 1\1. iMay 6, 1R52 !lVent down 011 account of war, I8H1. !April 8, 1828 jArrested ApTil3, 1838. :Oetobel' f), 1830 iArrested October 3, 1838. ;:. .octobe.l' f), 1837 Sllrr.endered ~862, on acconnt of war. IJune 2, 1SG6 :Arrested Apl'll, 1879. iOctoher 5,1887 iUnited with G. J.J. of Illinois, Oct., 1843. iOctoher 5, 18H7 IAl'rested October 16, 18:Hi :October 2, !838 !United with G. I.J. of Illinois, 18.jO. i.Tunc 10, lSa3 8urrendered 1876. iOctobcr 8, 1839 :United with G. L. of Illinois, 18<10. JOctoher 13,1887 iArrested June, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G. .M

~ ~ ~

~ ~

,.,! .•

,---.

26:1tfexIco 27: Rillggold

!1tfcxiCO iCmnden Poillt

27:rl'enlpcrallce

IVandalia

IMo !I\Io

!May 0, IMay 6,

iIll. ::Mo

IOctolJer 9, lSB9 rI\lay, Ui58 !October ]1, 183n

27;'fclllple

iI\Iellville

jDade ..:

291Far "'est 29;Osagc

!Galena. iLittle Osage

IJo DavlCss IVernon

32iJ.. afayette 32iLa!H.)'ctte 32i1'rIUngle

!Lexington

!Lexing:toll iPerryv111e 33,Hillsboro alias Mt. :Thloriah.. ilIillsboro 35)ndependence ilndcpendence :

!Bur.lillgtoll

41(Des.:MoillCS

185~ lR5~

IAudrain

iPlat.te

!Platte

ILafayette

1Lufnyette jPerry jMontgOlnery

rIlL il\IO iMo iMo ;l\Io ill1..

ICollsolidated 1887, with Hebron, No. 35,1. !Arrestcd .May, 1855. jUnitec1 with G. J.J. of Illinois, 1842. jSUrrClldered 1863. :Sllrrcndered 18<16. !Dcstroyed 1861, by war. 1Arrested lJecmuber 1, 1866. iConsol. 1882 wJth Le.xillgt~Il, ~o. H9. :Consol. 1887 WIth 'l'rlpleTlC, No. 453.

!:May H, 1852 iOctober 8, 1840 jOctober 19, IS67 :October ]2, 1882

:October 8, 184.0 IOctober 8.1841

IJnck~on

!Mo

IIowaTyiOctober20,l841.

44iJacksonvil1(' tHiHochester

Il\Hcldle Grove !.Ju(·ksonville

IHochester

46,Sparta,forlnerly"I"abzeett";Sparta 461l\lartha 'Vnshington !'Vushington 491 Mineral I)oint..

[Minern] Point

50[~fiddletown

il\Ionroe

i,Tune 9, 18[)::l !tlune 2,18G6 (.June 10, 185;-) iOctobcr 8,1841. IJune 10, 18[)H i\~!is. 'I'y!Octoher 11, 1842 :Mo ;I\Iay 25, IS5!!

IRnndolph iAndrew

!Buehlluall IJi'ranklin

i~fiddletowll

;l\fontgOInery

fGla~gow

!Howard l'Varrcll

!Mo

!Mo jl\Io ;.Mo !l\1o

L-.J

!Arrested Octobcr Hi, IS·Hi. iSllrrendereo October, 18'16.

tUllited with G.~L. of Iowa, HQ.4.

1~1~~kJ~:;:.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 1:!~1:;~i~i~::::::I~~yli~ii: : : : : : : ii~~:::::::: li~::~ ~; ~~~::::::::::::::::::::::::::: !Unitedwith !~~:~~~:fl~:~~gf'rM~~' 42IIown iI31oOlningtoll Iown.'fY10ctober 20,lR41. G. L. of Iowa, 42jl\Iiddle Grovc

c:.o

o o

No. 16, 18!JO. 184..1. iArrested Fehruary 2U, 18tH. SurreIHleled Omober, HmU. :SlllTcndered 1865. ~ ' Arrested October 19, 181h.

~ ~

'l""":

Arrested May, lSGil. ;United with G. L. of 'VisCOllSill, lRH. Arrested May 18, 1.%8. t

Rgi~~:d;rso;~ ~ :::::::::::::::::::::::::: f~;h~~;·:g{~r\~l::::::::: I~~~1~~~~tt~:::::: :::::: i~~~:: :::::: ~J~{~!)~~1~:.~~:.~::::: ::::::::::::::::; I\~~~~~~~(fi~~tet;i~\';1~~7.

511 LiyillR~tOll 541 Douglas 56lPIatte 58!I\Ionticello

!Mttrthasville IIJlatte Citv ll\Ionticell0

ll)lutte ILewis

i~Io

[Mo I.Mo j:Mo

Oetober 11, ]842 iOctobcr 11, UH2 jOctobcr 14, 1842 10ctober 12, 1&12

!~nrr('lldered SelltembtlI" vo\;·n. Surrendercd Noy. 15, IH83. iSurrendered 1864.. IArrested by Jas. 'V. 130Yd, G·. M., Oet., lRsn.

ggl ~{~:;i~~~t~~: . ::::: ::::::::::::::: ~::l~~;~~~~~~ ::::::::::: !~i~~iJl~e.l: . :::::::::::: fir::::::: ar~~~l;~i· ~i~'\ 8ci2:::::::::::::::::::::'~~~li~~~~rl~~6(~. L. of I~l i Bois, 1&1·1. I

60!8t. Clair 61jOsceola 62:l\faysville

62[DulJuqne .. ;

!Bel1eville iOsccolu I1traysville

!DulJuque

18t. Clair ,St. Clair

/iDeKalb

iMo

jIlL

;October 11, 18-1~ 10ctobel' If), 1812

il\Io

auuy 25, 185,1

!IowaTy;Octoher 10, 184:l

iUIlitcd with G. L. of Illin.Jis, 184iL ,Destroyed lRGl, by war. iDestroycd 1862, hy war. !Ullited with H. L. of Iowit, ISH.

~1~l~~ri~:::::::::::::::::::::::::lf;~~l!~~~:::::::::::!:~~~:O;~::::::::::::::::li~~~~~~~¥.lg~~~i~i:1[hiE:::::::::::::::::::IB~fi~r~{~~1ti~l:~~~~~\?;~; 1&11. 651:Melod)r !Platteville ! i\Vis. '.r)rlOctober 12, 1843 1United with G. L. of \Viscollsin, 184·1.

t()

ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES," ETc.-Contin'l,ted. ~

NAl\IE OF tODGE.

66 ltfarshall

66.Lillll 68iTebo ..••..:

==I

TOWN.

Afarshall.. I,i!lIl

Cllllt{)ll.:.: fi9/AlexandrIa AlexandruL 70 College 1\Iarion College 70 1Dickinson 1\IOl11'Oe · 721 Dnllville Danville 75 l Ashley Ashley 75 l BOWHn g Green Bowliug Green 75, j,N"COS,llO Neosllo 81.Hiclrory Grove Hickory Grove 83'!nUna Calhoull 84 I\fultallOJl1ah 0,. regon City 8! Potter Longwoc,d 85;Johnson 'Varrcnsburg 8611\Iitchell ;.. Cohunbus 861l\{0. l\Ii,1. 3d I.leg't 1\10. Vol 88 Bates Blltler 88 Olive 13ranch U]lioll 88lDresden ·IDresden 90!Prairie Harrisonville g SolOlnon 90. St. Cnth.arine 94 Boone iCollnnlnu, 9;' Even}ng star \Cllblt 9<> AcaCla Jackson 95lPleasRllt Hill II)leusant Hill. 95,Cbap nlun !Las Vegas 99 .l\It. Ver11011 Vet·non lOOiCnnton ' ~cRnton 101IGreene ,Springlield 101 Easton iEuston 103lCal'thage Jicarthage 105jRelief Georgetowll 1061~racon )t£acoll 106IL~1)OrFe II:rvI~C01~ 106~hanll J\1UllnI 1071:GOlde~1 sCIuare ; 1I\V.. estport.·· 108 New 1\Iadl'id New l\Iadrid 108 .:\ztec l.as Crllces 108,Gothic J1vloberly

IRin 1

!l\u.

IB.rATE·1 DATE OF CHAR'.rI<R. I ====fifu~.~~\OCt~b~-1:-1~2)184i~~~~==~lArrested1851.

COUNTY.

Saline liosage

fleIlry

11\1.0

!:MO

May 28, 1856 IOctober 2~, 1844 tOctober 16, 1844 !October ]6, 1814

O:l OJ RlmAIlKS.

----

jArrested 1894.' h.y Harry Keel,le, G. ~I. Arrested 1889, b)r J. P. 'Vood, G. 1\1.

,Clark 1\{o lArrested 186'!. jl\farion i,l\fO !Changed to" Dickinso11," 1847. rMarion "'''''''''''''11'110 I " " " ' " ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' IFOflnec1 frolll "College, No. 70." P\~OJ}tgonlery ~.1, o '.Octob,er 16, 184.4 1Co11801. with Ij'lorence I.iodge, No. 261,1892. i PIke !\Io iOctober 19, 1846 !Surrendered October 18, 18H7. !Pike (Mo iOctober 1,1, 1846 !Changed to "Ashley, No. 75." iN. ewton Il\i.0 iOctOb.er 14, 184•'. 6 'I'SUrl.endered 1863; restored as. 2,17, in 18G7. jCalloway lbIo !June~, 1866 Surrendered Murch, 1893. IHenry I,Mo IOctober 17, 18J6 AITcstcd October 28, 1852. !o,regon.!lo.ctober 19, 181,6 j1st Lodge on Puc. eoa,st. United G. L. Ore. Pettis iMo ,May 25, 1854 iSnrrendered Decenlber 2,1806. j'JOhnSOn lJ\IO ll\Iurch 19,1847 ,IDestroYed 1861, by war. . Johnson ,M:o.~ lJ\{aY 9,1850 Destroyed 1861, by war. 1 , ,Octob.er 14,184,7 IClosed with 1\IeX.icnn war. Bates · ·.. l\Io J\Iay 2..~, 1858 ···.. 1Destroyed 1861, by war. Franklin 'bIo October 14, 1&17 IArrestecl about 18G5. IPettis l\[o lOctoher 19; 1867 1Arrested July, 1878, by'!'. C. Ready, G. M. \CllSS I1\{o IOctober 12, 1&17 !Destroyed 1861, hy war. Linn.., 1,:.1.,1.O I,J•,. ,1111e 2, 18.,,66 I. consOl. with Brookpeld, No. 86, Jan., 1888. IBoone IJ\Io ,:May 8,1848 jSurrendered 1\Iay 2l>, 1858. I~rawf~~.~ .: 11\1.o '.11\,1. ~~ ~9, 1855 ISurrende~ed Ju!:e 12, 187~ .. Cape Glliudeau ~l\fo il\I(t) t.l, 1818 I"rent dO\\l1 dUllUg the \\at. !Cass ~ ll\Io il\Iuy 8, 1&-18 IArrested 1853. llrrer. of New l\Iex.. l. !June 2, 1866 ,United with G. L. of New lvlexico, 1877. Lawrence !J\Io ll\fny 11,1848 jSurrelldered l)ecelnhcr 27,1862. [1898. jLewis :1\10 ) May 11,1848 IOonso1. with Craft, Lodge, No. 2S7, Dec., iGreene i1fo ll\fay 12, 1&18 IUnited with "United No.5," 18[)7. IBnC]Ilmnn : ::/t,10 /l\,Ia). 28, 1~."8 IA, rrested October, 1886, by J. IN. Boyd, G. 1'11. IJaspel' l1vfO /l\Iay 12, 1849 Burned out 1861IPettis 11'1[0 l\Iay 10,1849 \Vent down 1860. I:Macon i1v1o Muy 28, 1858 :Surrelldered 1873. I I~Iu~on· 11\10 ·ll\1ay 28, 1858 jChanged to It l\Iacon, No. 10~." \Sallne 1~10 ll\fay 10,1849 !Snnelldered li'ebruar? 10, 18t)7. ._ IJackson , I.J\.,IO I~1aY 1,0' 1849 IArrested Octoh.er., 188ti,.b YJ ..,.V,. BO)~ .d , U.l\1. \New 1\fUdrid Il\Io IMuy 10, lSi!} lDestroyed during the war. I'rer. of New 1vrex.. October 19, 1867 IUnited with G. J.1. of New ,Mexico, IH77. Randolph 11\10 Consol. with Moberly Lodge, No. 814, 18!ln. 1October 17, 1878 II

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'I'

:g (l::)

o (';)

l0911\!ontezuma 109 I.Jouisiana 1111St. Louis 112 Ezell. : 11~ vVaverly 11 ISibley II~jBor~er 11 II)avless i18IHiraln 19~IFoster

12 Dover l~" jCedm· 124!Dardellue 128 ' Kirksville 128,.I4ive Oak 1 129iConstn,ntinc 129jCharleston 130;\' ~arry'''''''''' 130 \Vest Prairie 132\Farll1ing ton 134 Sarcoxie 1351Ridgley 135',.ran.cn . sburg 137 '\VarrentoIl 137 Prairieville 1381Round Prairie 140,8mithton 14111\fid(1l(~bUl'y~

l·n oriental 143 1Flint Hill.. 1<14'IIJ011n I)ude 145 \Vin<1sor City 145jRising Star 1.17 IBuffa]o 148jYalIC)T 150 j Leavenworth 152lLinll Crcek 153i.lcaIlS~ls

1561Giddings 1581'corll1VelJ 158 .Johnson 159 Pacific 159 .M:endota 160 Edina 161 Robert J\forris 1 166,:Mirabile

Santa Fe ITe.r. of New l{ex..[ llfay 8, 1851 gte. Genevieve ISte. Genevieve !1\fo 11807, 1))'" G. L. of Pa St. Louis ISt. Louis ,1\.fo 11809, by G. 1j. of Pa St. It'rancisville Clark llfo Il\fay 9, 1850 ~ \Vaverly ILafayette 1Mo ll.fay 9,1850 Sibley IJaCkson 11\.10 i1\-Iay 10, 1850 South-yVest City.. Il\1c~onalc1 :Mo \Octobel' l5!.1874 1DaVless Gallatlll 1\-10 1May 10, 18~>0 jISt. Charles St. Charles i:Mo !l\fay 10,1850 BostOll iScott Il\IO /I:May 10,1850 Dover I.Laray c.tte 1t'I . 0 ~{ay 20, 1850 ii1\Io ~'rC1nont ICedar May 10, IS51 o'Fallon !St. charles IM:o 110ctobCl' 1U t 1867 1Kirksville ,Adair I1\Io l\'Ia)T S, 1851 IPleasunt IIU1. IG,.ass I1\fO i.Octol.)er 19, 1867 Charleston Il\fississippi. I:Mo !l\Iay 8, 1851 Charleston IMississippi. 1:M:o jOctobcr 12, 1876 Ctlssvi] Ie 1Bftrr)T :Mo "'Il\fay, 1852 clarkton ,Dunklin ,lVI. o Il\.ray 28,1858 Farlnington St. Fl'anCois !l\.fa)T, 185t 1l\fO Surcoxie IJasper II'l\IO .-.. IJ\iay , 18f>1 n-.. Ridgle)T Platte 1\fo ll\fay 7, 1851 'VarrenslJurg IJOhllson Il\IO loctober 19.' 1867 'varrcntoIl !'varren I:MO IJune, 1851 prairieville jPike I'l\[o Jl\fa y 28, 1859 Newark ,Andrew J\Io !May 31, 1855 Slnithfield I..' !ICan.Try!:May , 1K55 :Middlebury l:Mercer, :Mo I:May 31, 1855 ,Tl'rclltoll 11C:h·nnclY \1\IO iOctober 1.7, 1873 IIl'lint Hill St. Charles IM:o Il\fay 31,1855 y lcassville 113nrr IMO I..J une 1, 1855 'Villusor City ICarroll :l\Io IJnne 1~ 1855 \Eb.enezer .., !G.reene Mo ! l\fny, 1858 Buffalo !Dallas IMo jJ\Iay, 1Rf>5 II.lineVillc I~.fcDonald i"A,I.o \J.une 1, 1855 I"euvenwOl'th ! IKan.'Ty!.Tune 2, 18f>5 Linn Cl·cek Cmndcn I~Io I~Iay 2G, 1855 I'VY.ltll<lotte I"K. an.TYj,.. l\I. ay, 1855 Nebraska City rOtoe INcb. Try !~fay 29, 1856 ,Rose H~ll IJohnson I~fo !1\fay 28, 1S56 Grecnvlllc \'vaync I'Mo jOctober lU, 1867 Pacific ,]'·l·anklin I~:[o I~Ins 28,1856 !p.l'ot.mn lTI.'a.Ile y 1.·1\..1.0 iO.cto.b.er 11, 1879 Edina rKnox IM:o l.May 2H, ISDG savnnnah IAIldrew ll\fO \l\faV 28,1856 1\IiralJile Cnldwell !:Mo l\-fay 30, 1857 'I'

lunited with G.L. of New :Mexico, 1877. Arrested by G. L. of Pennsylvania, 1824. Arrested. Surrendered 1860. ]surrendered Janual'y 28, 1860. ISnrrendered 1863. i ISurrelldered Octoher, 1882. Arrestefl1876. ISnrrendered 1tIay, 1862. ISurrendered 186r.. /'conSol. with Lafayet.te, No. 437, Feb., lS93. Surrendcred 186a. 1Ar1'. Jun. 15, 1885, by R .. F. Stevenson, G. M. !Arrested1863. New Charter 18tH to No. 105. IArrestcd by G. L. of .Missouri, 11'1,77. ISnrrendered Jnly 28,1874. ISnrrendered DecClnber, 1889. I Arrested 1852. ij\..rres..ted o.ctober, 1886, by J. "Y. BOYd, . C.:i.M. 1 1.£.'\. f}'ested Aug. 23, I8H:!, b)1' B. H. Ingranl, Arrestecll\Iay, 1858. . [tf. M. ,Destroy ed 1861, by war. ,.consOl. with corillthianr..Odge., No. 2,05, '89. !Surrendered 1856. IArrested 1895, by J. B. 1,'hOlnas, G. J\f. !Arrestccl1865. !United to fOrIn G. L. of Kun.sas. jArrested 1872. ICoIlsolidated with 1,'relltoll Lodge, No. Ill. ISnrrendered 18H;L .t DestroYed. 1861, by war. ISnrrclldcred 1855. jArrested by E. F. All.en, G.1\I., 1898. 1Arrested 1861. ',A. nested .Jm.}. 19, 1884.', hy I.J. A. Hall, G. .M. jUllited to fornl G. IJ. of Kansas. jDestroyed 1861, by war. IUllited.to forn.1 G. I.J. of Kallsas. ,Afadc no returns. !DestroYcd 18Gl, by W}lr. \Surrendered AprIl 2a, 1885. A.rrested Jan. 1878, hy TI'. C. Heady, G. :M. IArr.es.t ed. June 12, 18.84' hy L. A.. nnn, C.T' 1\1. /Arrested J\In,y, 1866. iSnrrelldered 1857. ICOIlsol. with Polo Lodge, No. 232, in lSb9.

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ROLIJ OF "DE..A.D :

STATE. \

DATE OF CHAnTER.

Cc REl\IAItKS.

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i8toddard !Clark lMillcr j Mississippi. jBollinger :Franklill

:l\Jo !Mo i.Mo !l\Io !1\Io jMo

ll\1av 30, 1857 I~ra)r, 1857 IOctober 19, lSG7

I82iStcwnrtSYllle

jDeKalb

!l\Io

i~IaY

167\PnXICO

··.·.·.IPUXlCO

16S1Fairnloullt

l0ctober 11, 1888 i1\Iay 18.1857 !l\Iay 18, 1857

1--8&-8-.- - -

1Surrendered .June, 1892. !Surrendered June 12,1863. iSUl'rellclered 1863. ; !Surrendered August 22 t 1874. /No records. !Sul'rendered Ma)T, 1892.

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29, 1859

!Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. l\f.

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184jCalhoun

184IHale 18JIFtlirncld 186 j Dayton

187J" Henry Clay" 187jCarter 191jZel'ubbabel 1951 'Vet Au Glaize 197 j Cmnden 200 1\Yashburll 201!,Tfllnesport 203jPleasant. Ridge 2031Green Ibdge.. ·.. · 204II3ent

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jCalhoun , Hale City IFnirtield lDa)·ton Il\Iillersburg iJeftCl'SOll City iPlnHe City ·.. ·I'Vet Au Glaize jCtlll1den

\'Yashburn

iHenry

ICarroll (Benton ICnss ICallaway iCole !Plutte ,CUl)l(len jRtly

!Barry

\Octobcr 19 t 1867 1Arrested b}T J.\V. Boyd, Grand 1\Iaster, 1886. ~ jOctober 15. 18~(} nested September, 18H2. ~ I?ctober.1892 !Arr. by E. F. Allen, G. ~f.t JaIl. 18,1899. ~ Il\Iay, 1859 jDestroyed 1861, by war. )l\Iay, IS5H ~ IAl·. Jnu€, 1881, by 'V. R. Stubblefield, G.. M. ~ jOctober 1B, 188L (Consol. with Jeflerson I .. odge, No. '13, 1889. i1\Io (l\Iay 28,1859 IArrested June, 187H, by N. 1\1. Givan, G.1\f. /Il\IaY, 18~0· · · ISulTendered 18G2. j 1\IO iMo ,1\1ay, 18b9 i'Vent dOWll1861, by ·war. j:l\Io I1\Iayt 1860 iDestroyed 1861, by war. jl\Io jl\Iay 80,1:160 !Arrested January, 18U2, by B. II. IngrtHll, j:Mo IMayt 18GO.............•.......•........ !Arrested ISGR. [(}.1\1. !l\Io IOctober 19, 18G7 !Surrendered 187e. (N. ~rex.lJllne 1, 1860 JSurrendered 186~. !Utah !,June I, 18GO jSurre:ildel'ed 1862. · l:Mo !1fns, 1861. jArrested 1865. ri\Io !Muyt 18G1 /Surrclldered 1863. Il\Io !~ray, 186l. : fDestroyed 1861, by war. iMo il\Iay. 1861. ISurrendered 1861. 1:Mo

fDaviess 1Harrison

211iOriOl.l 2121Au3tln : 216:\Vest Plmns

iJumesport iP!~asallt IUdge IWludsor !TUOS ICmnp Floyd IAlto Vista ISt. Joseph !Austin I'VestPlains

219 j Elnerson 21U1Everctt

IEulcrson

lEverett

219jNewBoston

iNew Boston

jMarion !Gass iMacon

!J\Io ;Mo il\Io

2231\Voodla:wn

\Voodlawn

,J\Ionroe

!l\Io

205 1Rocky ]\lonnt 208iAlto Vista

iHenry

[

IDaviess IBuchnlltlll iCnss

!Howell

[Mo !MO.. · 1Mo ll\Io Il\Io

s... R'

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IJ\fay ,1861. iOctoberI5, 18G8 iOctober 12, 1869

1nestroyed 18Gl, by war. !Con. with Coldwater Lodge, No. "J85, 189,1. ISnrrendered 1871.

10ctober 19, 1867

IArrested 189-1, b); Harry Keene, G. 1\1.

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224jLaUlar 22U 229 231 232 2:12

Nevada 11itchell

\Varrenton

De\Vitt Lone Jack 235 Ionic 239 sPencersburg.: 150 High Hill 264lFnyetteville ~741New Market 277 Illdex 284 Lilly ; 284 New BostOll t86 Hesperinn 289 Acacia 2U6 Grove 296 Cmneroll 298 Marble Hill 312 Mt. Pleasant 314 St. Aubert.. 314 ROlue 315 Altona 320 Chapel Hill 326 New Home 326 Kit CnrHon 3b.'.0 L.athl'.op: 332 Clark CIty 336 Oak Orove 337 Maltn : 340 Alnity 34.0 Jericho _ 341 Relief 347., LandrHark 34H Ash Grovc 348,CiInarroll :l4? ILOllC Star 353lBen 11'ranklil1 357 Pllel!)s 357 YOUn g ,s Creek 35H Conlfort. 364 King Duvid 1 - 3G5\\Val'Sa\v 366 UnaniInity 371 ()raig 373!Mandeville

LaIllar

Ne~:ada

C.OIIUl1bUS vVnrrellton De"ritt Lone Jaele Rensselaer I\spencer.sbnrg High Hill lli'ayet~eville

New 1\Iurket Index .. , Grunt C~ty New Bo~tOIl Virg·n city Paradl~e

IBarto11

Grundy IJOhllSon \\Tarren cal.rOII Jackson Ralls lpike IMontgOluery

I.Johnson

1Platte

I,cass

v\:orth IIaIlll ICedar

l·c.lay

\Yebster Groves St. Louis CU111eron IClinton Marble HiJl IB0l1inger Ellington "'IGelltry St. Aubert CuJlaway HOlne Douglas Altona,

Bates.,.~

Chapel HilL Sprague Eliznbethtown

Lufayette Bfites

jLuth.l.OIJ Clnrk CIty

IARh

c1. ill.to. II Clark .Tacksml Snline pcttis Cednr Greene Dullklin Greene

:Lone Star iSn;vannah I!PlleIPH City Rowena

Gentry .Andrew Atchison Audl·n.in

Pink Hill ~ralta Bend ,Slnithton Jericho 1Republic IKcuuett

Grove lcilnarron

I.R..OCk.<r y cOlnfort.'

JKnnsas City

i':.TRrSa\V

I\Veston !Cra.ig !:Malldeville

I~rcDOllald

Jackson IIB•. cnton Platte

!IIOlt Carroll

I},tO

!Io

j},iay , 1861. Il\Iay 29, 1861

11\,..1.o""'-"I.o.,ct.oher 13., 1871. MO I~Iay, 1863 ,l\fO

l\1o .llt!o

IM. o· Mo

I.·Ma y , 27 18,GiL iOctolJer 10,1867 IMay 26, 18tH ·i1\Iay, lSGiJ

·IOetobcr, 18n7 /October15, 1868 I.Mo ,October 15, 18G8 Mo IOctober 15,1868 Mo IOctober, 1868 ~fo ·iOctolJer 13, IS81. :Mo tOctober 15, 1868 l\io IOmober 15, 1868 :Mo !October 15, 18GS l\Io jOctober 10,1875 i~l0 I!Oct.ober 15, 18m:L liMO October 12, 1869 1\Io !Oetober 12,1869 Mo October 11, 188B 1\Io loetobeI' 12. 18fi9 l\fo October 12, 1869 ·I·octoher 16.1879 N. l\Icx. October 12, 18tln cl:h,1.0 Oct.Ol..)c.r lb." .0 ..IMo /October 12, 18,• 1870 I~fo.. ··•· .. iOctober 12, 1870 IMo !October 1~, 1871. ,,:l\fO loctOlJcr la, 1870 · )fo October Hl, 18S,1. i Mo October I:=;. 1870 /Mo October 1:1, IH70 11\10 Octobcr 13, 1870 t N . l\1cx.IOctober 1·1, lR75 j1\IO Oetober 18, 1870 1\.fo Octob.er 1~1, 1870 IMo October, 1870 !1\fO Octoher 13, 1881. Il\.ro OctObC. l' la, 1870 : Mo Octoher 13, 1R70 t~I. 0 octOfJ.CT l?.J.' IS./O jM:o October 1~1, 1870 IMo October 1;-;, 1870 IMo October 1~~, 1871 1\IO

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I---L IDestroyed 18tH, l))r wat. ~ !No returns. o Surrendered October, 1888. o Surrendered If:~m. l-J Surrendel'ed 1?G5. No returns. Surrendered 1877. Arrested in 1889 by J. P. 'VOGel, G. 1\1. S.urrendered SeptClnber, 18S1. []'eb.1899. Consol. with fJol1esbnrg l . odge, No. 457, AITested Junun.ry,.lUOO. Surrendered October, 1S78. Arrested lR77. AI'. Dec., 1880, by lV. It.Stubblefield, G. 1\1. Arrested ISSH, by J. P. \"ood, G. 1\1. "'jSnrrendered Sel)tmnher, 1888. Call. with Temperance, No. 4:38, sePt.. ,.1899. Surrendered 1874. Consol. with Vineil Lodge No. 62, 1888. Con~o1. with 'l'rnwel. No. 440, Dec .. 189U. Consolidated with Stanbery, No. IOn. ~ Surrendered DeceIuber 1,1,1882. ~ Consol. \vitll Ava, No. 26, :l\Iarch, lS8R. ,luI'. March, 1896, by A. 1\L Hough, G. ~r. '1.::: llsurrcndered Scptmnber 14, IS8.'V. ~ ~ Con~o1idatpd with Foster Lodge. No. 554. ~ .. jArrestcd 1878, by'l'. C. ReadY,G. 1\1. <:--s y 11\rrested l\I.a 1875. ,. IS.itJ,. by NJ ~L GiVUll, G ],f. !SurrClldered ISllrrendercd October 8,1873. IArrested .Tall., 1887, h)" G. R. Hunt, G. ~L iSurrclldered .1anuary, 188'1. !Arrcsted Oct., ]894, by Harry Keene t G. M.

ISurn...nde~'ed

:Mny, 18U9.

!Arrcsted 1\far., 1879, lJy N. ~f. Givan. G. 1\f. ,Arrested 1872. lSnrrendered 1879. jArrcsted Jan. ~5, 1884, by L. A. Hull, G. :M. 1(;onso1. )yith S.UVUll1111.h. LO<.l.ge, No. 71. \Surrendered IH81. consol. with Hebron No. 35 l, .July, 1891~ jAnested Ja.n. 19, 18R-.'.1, by L.. A. HUI.I, G., . ~L Snrrcudered 1879. j l;\.. r. se.Pt.. , lS.'HS. br 'V. ~r. ".'i.lh.·a . 11.18, G.. 1\1. ISnrrclldcred 1879. jAnested Jan. 10, '83, by C. C.\Voods, G. ~f. Arr. Jan. }!, 1896, by A. 1\1. Hough, G. :M. i

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES," ETc.-Continued.

NAME

OIi' LODGE.

374 Golden Rule H75 Plumb 378 Kilwinnil1g 379 Coatesville 382 Richland 384. Harmony 385 Reynolds 385 Alexander 395 Latilum· 401 Centre _ t102 Gavel 404 Alexandria 405 Meridian Sun 406 Iturrea 407 Houston 407 RO)Tal 409 Unity 409 Civil Bend 417 Covenant 421 Euclid 423 Newburg 426 Leesville 426 SedgwickviIle 428 LouisvHle 432 Dauphine 432 Black Oak 433 Silent Tmnple 435 St. Nicholas 436 Lamonte 43fi Ash Grove 437 Tuscunlbia 442 1-.n. Lebanon 445 \Vest Gate 44.6 Greenfield 447 Fnirview 449 Piedmont 451 Argylp; 454 Be.llton 457 'friple Tie 463 Lake

TOWN.

Jonesburg Middletown Downing Coatesville Richland Vibbard Oenterville Bedford Licking LebanoIl New Canlbria Alexandria Austin Hannibal. 'Vellington Mooresville Riclnnond Civil Bend Carrollton Versnilles Com.petition Leesville SedgwickviHe Louisville Dauphine Preston 1\1acon Cave Sprin~ Lmllonte Ash Grove 'l'nsculllbia l\1t. l\foriah St. Louis Greenfield Browning Piedmont Nevnda Lillcolll Brazeau Cullninghalll wo

COUNTY.

1\fontgOlllery MontgolllCry Schuyler Schuyler l)ulaski. Rny Reynolds Livingston Texas Laclede Macon Clark Cass :l\Iarion Lafayette Livingston Ray Daviess Carroll 1\Iorgall Laclede Henry Bollinger Lincoln Osage Hickory 1\1acon Greene Pettis Greene :Millm' Harrison St. Louis City Dade Sullivan 'Yayne Vernon Bentoll Perry Chariton

I STATE. l\fo · 1\10 Mo Mo _Mo Mo Mo Mo 1\10

Mo Mo Mo 1-.10 1-.10 1-.10 :Mo Mo :Mo MO IMo ~[o

:Mo Mo M:o 1\10 Mo ]\10

Mo :Mo 1-.10 1\10 :l\Io :Mo

~1o

1-.10

~Io

1\10 1-.1.o :Mo :Mo..

DATE OF

CUAltTER.!I

IOctobel' 16, 1872 October 13. 1871. October la, 1871. October, 1871, October 1:1, 1871. October, 1871. October 13, 1~87 October 13, 1870 October 13, 1871. October 12, 1871. October 13,1871. October 13, 1871. October 13,1871. October 13,1871. October 13,1871. October 17,1878 October 13,1871. October 17,1878 Octobm' 12. 1872 October 12,1872 October 16, 1872 Octobm'16, 1872 October14, 18SG October 1{), 1872 October 17,1878 October 13,1881. October 16, 1872 October 16, ]872 October 16, 1872 October 13,1881. October 16, ]872 October 16, 1872 October 16,1872 October, 1873 October, 1873 October 16, 1872 October 16, 1872 IOctobe.r 16,18.72 October 17, 1873 October 17, 1873

<:J RKr.rARKS.

Surrendered June, 1892. 'Ar. Sept., 1888, b)T 'V. :M. \Villiam.s, G. 1\L :COll. with Middle Fttbius, No. 2/14, Oct. '9-1. Consol. 1881 with Glenwood. No. ·127. .jArrested by Gr. Master l'ygard, Feb., 1898. iConsol. with Clay, No. 2tl7, tTnne, 1899. iConsol. with Hopewell, No. 239, 1\fay, 1899. !CoIlsol. with Hale Lodge, 184, Oct., 1887. :Arrested by Grand Lodge, Oet. 21, ]897. Consolidated with IAlclede, No. 83, 1893. :Sllrrendered October, lUOO. ,Arrested Oct. 22, 18U6, by Grand Lodge. Arr. Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G. M:. Consol. with Hannibal I..odge, No. 188. ~ Destroyed by fire Decmnber 19,1873. Arr. Aug., 1893. by John R. Parson, G. 1-.1. ~ Surrendered 1876. e:, Arrested Oct., 1899, by E. F. Allell, G. 1\1. ~ P... Consol. with \\'akanda Lodge, No. 52, '80. ~. Consol. with Versailles I..odge, No. 117. ~ Arrested March 29, 1890, by '1'. Brace, G.1\L Arrested Oct., 1886, by the Grand Lodge. Arr. March, 1897, by D. A.Janlison,G.l\L Arr. Dec. 1896, by D. A. Jalnison, G. 1\1. Surrendered 1879. Consol. with Urbana, No. '121, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October, 1877. Arrested ]897, by D. A. Jamison, G. 1\1. Arrested Oct.• 1878. by'!'. C. Ready, G. 1-.1. Arrested 1897, by D. A. Janlison, G. l\I. Arrested October, 1886, by J. \V. BO)Td, G.]\1. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G. 1-.1. Consol. with 'Yasbington, No. 87, Dec. 1898. Surrendered August, lS9U. Arrested Jan. 19, 188:!, by L. A. Hall, G. 1-.r. ,--, Surrendered :l\farch, 1892. Arre.sted 1-.Iay 21,1884, by L. A. Hall, G. 1-.1. o o(""'fSurrendered April, 1893. Arrested NOVell1ber 7,1876.

465 ISilver City 466 i centre View 479 Triangle 4801 (lnion 481 Clinton I i185"parag0l1 491 Pittsville 495IGlobe 495,\"est Prairie 49SlKaseyville 513lChariton 519ITurney 520ITOltec

IN.

5~3j\楼alker

543,FidCS

Silver City Grant l\Iex./October 17, 1873 Centre View Johnson :Mo /octOber 17, 1873 Butler Iiates 1\10 October 15, IS7路!. I.a Junta : l\Iex. October 15, 1874 Clinton .: Henry i~fo October 15,1874 Green RIdge pe. ttls I:Mo October 15, 1874 Pittsville Johnson IMo October 15, IS7<1. Louisiana : Pike jMo October 12,1876 Cla.rkton Dunklin 路 IMo October 15,1890 Kaseyville /1\Iacon Mo October 11, 1877 Guthridge Mills.. Chariton IMo October, 1882 Turney Clinton JUo October 11. 1883 Mexico Republic of :Mex!ico 9ctober 11,1883 \Valker Vernon ,M:o October 12.1887 Kansas City Jackson :Mo IOctober 15, 1890 N'.'.' .

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Sur. char. & unit. with G.L.of N. 1\Iex., '82. Arrested by Grand :Master Brace,NoY.,1889. Surrendered October, 1877. United with G. L. of New l\fexic~, 1877. Arrested 1889, by J. P. 'Vood, G. 1\1. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1875. Consol. with Perseverance. No. 92,1890. Arr. Dec., 1894., by J. B. 'l'ho111as, G. 1\1. Surrendered Jan.. 1898. Surrendered Mareh.1899. Surrendered November 18, 1895 Surrcndered January 3],1894. Surrendered }?ebrnnry 19, ]898. Consol. with Heroine, No. 104, Dec., 1890.

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LIST OF ELEOTED OFFICERS OF THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OF

~{ISSOURI,

'< C0

FR01'l[ ITS ORGA.NIZ.ATION, APRIL 23D, 1821.

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DATE

_E!~~T~~

I GRAND 'MASTER.

I ' D. GRAND MAS.TER.

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GRAND S. WARDEN.

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! GnAND J. WARDEN.

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GRAND "rImASURER.

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I GRAND

SECRETARY.

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April, 1821.. ITI10S. F. Riddick *! lJmncs Kennel'ly *I\Villimn IJates * Archibald Gamble *j Oct., 1821. lNath'1 ]3. ?-'ucker ;:jThOInpson Douglass ::V£dward Bates -:::!'Y~ll~aIn Bates ~: Arch!bald Gmnble ::~i"T~ll!nJn Renshaw . Oct., 18~~ !~ath:l B. J:u~~er"",;'!~l~OlllpSO,n Dough;SS"':j~d,,:ard B~t:~ ;;;!'~~ll~<1ln (~. l:ettus"';;;,Al:ch!lJald (~ambl~"""::;i'Yllhan;R~!~;haw.·i' E Oct., 18~u l~ath,I B. l,ucl~e~ *ib., eo. H. 1\1. elod) :i:I . (~" .~.,rd I~(lt~~'''''''''*i.' .'; ill~mn (T..;!. ett.us·T"*IAr,ch~bald <J,anlble ,;J/. J)OU~l.U~l:i.* O~t., l~;;; r~at~l I, B. 1:uc~{eI. *I(~~O. H. C. :MelOdJ ·*i'~~l1!:lln (:. I ettu~ ,!,~:hOI.llton \~I)lll~le)T ..* AI.~h~bfih! b-~nlble r. ])oubla~s~.o. * Oct., 1~:)v ll:d'\al.d Bate~ :::l(.~o: I~;.C. ~Ielody :::1" ~l~l.(lm lb-;).;e~t~us :::i fhornt~n (:1:I11S1e) "*IA~clllbnl<t ~(~:nb1?';""'::lJohn D. D:l~~.~tt.* Oct., 1~;;6 ~dv',aI.d B~t~S"""''',~I~-Im.d:l--;eL(lne :;:!~Lll.t!n l~n~~le~ :;::John 1,. R) l~Ild :;, RiCh. T. ~r~~~lnneJ ,;:IJoh11 D. D(l~~ett.::: Oct., l~~~""IEcl.\\~r~':l B<l.tes.. ·.. ··..,I:lIpnd<lge ,IJl1lle .. ·· ·.. ·::: IMfi1.pn. hUgg~eS''''''':::i,.H.~. <xmnb.le :;: :ho~nton C.~!lll~l~~ ,!:I.,.JOhn D. Dnt:;.~.ett.,;: Oct., 18_S Hardclge Lane · beo. H. C. 1\Ielody · ,II. h. C.mnhle IAd<Ull L. MIlls......... Thornton GllmsIe~· · ;J0hll D. Dagbett.· Oct., l~~~I IHardage LaIlc :~II~red J Billon· :.II;~. I t ~Tan;:l!le :~iAdmn L. M~lls ::. Bernard Pratte -:;}Tohll D. D~lgget~* Oct., 18.-:>0 Hardage Lane ':>j(l'eo. H. C. :Melody ···!Snwlmr h_utley 01"!Admn I~.l\fIlls ·:· ThOll1aS Andrews ···iFred. L. Blllon. Dec., 1831... Edward Bates ~iGeo. H. C. 1\lelOdY *IOlivcr Parkcr '~IAugustus Jones .':: ThOll1US Andrews *!Frec1. L. B!llon.* Oct., 18~2 ~~. R. ~i~tn~~~e :~IGeo; II; C. 1\Iel~dy ~~I1\L J. N~yes ::ll~ugustns Jones -:~ rr:h0111US Andrews~'''''-:~~lli1red. ~. !~1110~~.* Dec., 1833 811lChur h . lItley ·IA. B. ChUlllbers ···i.Tohn 'V11S011 ···:(:.--. A. Tuttle ·· (.. eo. H. C. l\felods ···IJohn hanwtt.··· . Nov., 1884 A. R. Chmubers *iSinclair Kirtley *IOliver Purker *ls. 'V.B. Carnegy Geo. II. C. :Melody *!1'homas 'V. Conyers.* Oct., 1835 tt A. B. Chmllbcrs *lsillclair Kirtley *:Oliver Purker ~ *;S. 'V. B. Carncb'1' * Geo. H. C. 1\'felody *!TrhOlnaS 'V. Conyers.* Oct., 183G S. \V. B. carneb'1' *IJOhn D. Daggett *iEdwtll'd Seareey *jG-ranville Snell * Geo. H. C. :Melody *!Richard B. Dallml1.* Oct., 1837 S. lV. B. Carncgy * .John D. Daggett *'.A. n. Chtl.lllbcrs *i.l'hOlnaS Andre. W8 * Geo. H. C. l\feIOd Y *I,'Hichard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1838 S. 'V. B. Carnegy ·iJohll D. Daggett *iA. B. Chmnbers *:Alex. 1'. Donglass :!: Geo. H. C. :Melody * H.i(~hard B. Dallum.* Oct., IS8H P. H. l\ICB. l:~de ,B. Cl~m~ll~:rs -:;:IAle:;. :~. Dougla~~ :;:!'vinialx: ~Vitnce : (~eo. II. c. l\,relody ::IR!~hai:d B. Dallanl.:: Oct., ISlO P. II..McBnde · Joseph Foste!. · lAlex. 1. Donglass · ,John Orrlck · (:teo. H. C. l\Ielody 'jRlchard B. Dallmn.· Oct., 1~~ \. H. l\ICBl:~d~ :!Joab 13~~lUll:d ~:!Joseph ~o~tCI: ~:!~. H. Bo":m:s Geo. H .. C. Me~ody <~IR~cluu:d J~. Dallanl<~: Oct., 184;I.; 1,1. l\ICBI.~d~ :i:IJoab Be~n~\d :,/Tosell!;} o~tCI..) *I(:. H. BO~;{~IS: :l~ ~~}lll Slnl0~lds *II~~ch~I.d I:>. Dnll~lnl.* Oct., 1&-13 I. II. McBnde ,Joseph Foster !J. ". S. :Mltchell ,E. S. Rubbles · lIed. L. Binon IhlCh<ud B. DaHmn. Oct.,1&1~ J. S. ~,I!t~hel1 :!Fred. L. ,Bil~OI~ S. p.~u~~le~ -:;.:!:.,J. L. ~~. J:.ICOb~ :;: JO.lIn~. 'v,~t~oll .. ··· ·:II~~Chard ~. Da1lmn.* Oct., IS-it) J. ". S. l\I1tchell.. 'IJohll D. fu)loI. · E. S. hugbles · ,J. L. 1. Jacob)' · .Tohn S. "<lt80n Fled. L. Billon. Oct., 184ft... John Ualls *IJohn D. Taylor * E. S. nnggles *jJ. J lil. Jacoby :!: John S. 'Vatson *IFred. L. Billon * Oct., 1847 Joseph Foster *IE. S. Ruggles *.J. L. F. In.coby *iGyrns Osborn John S. 'Vatson *lJ. 'V. S. Mitchel1.* ~fay, 1848 Joseph l?Oster.. *!E. s. Rnggles *ICyrnsOsborn jJoseph .Megguire * John S. \Vatson *JJ. 'V. S. :Mitchell.* May, 1849"'IJOhn F. Ryland *i]~. S. RUggles *IJosePh.Meggnire *iP. Draper * .fohn ~I. Reed *]C. D. ,V. Johnson.* l\Iay, 1~0 John F. Hyland ~IB. 'V. Grover * P. Draper: ~:I,S. F. Currie * J. 'I'. Johnson :::iC. D. 'V. Johnson.* .May, 1851... B. 'V. GroYcr *IE. S. Ruggles * S. F. Currle ti'1J. H. 'rurner * J. 'I'. Johnson :::,C. D. 'V. Johnson.* ~Iay) 1852 B. 'V. Grover *!S. F. Currie *:J. H. Turner *iS. H. Saunders * J. 'r. Johnson *IA. O'Snllivan.* June, 1853 \Vilson Brown :!:IIJ. S. Cornwell. *lJ. \V. Chenoweth *in. C. Hill. * Joseph Foster *,:A. O'Sullivan.* :l\Iay, 18.1)4 L. S. Cornwell. D. P. vVallillgford *jJanles H. Britton ! ** Joseph Foster * A. O'Sullivan.* ~fay. IH55 f.J.- S. C\.1l'llwell. * **1.T. 'V. Chenoweth *!H. E. Van Orsdell * John D. Dag-g-ett *!A. O'Snllivntl.* Mny, ISDO llcnjanlin Sharp *. \\T. A. Cunningham I::;. H. Saunders *il\larcus 130)'d * .John D. Daggett A. O'Sullivnn.* l\Iay, 1~7 S. H. ~aunders *lp. Drnper ::!~farcus Boyd *]J. 11'. Houston -:i: John D. Daggctt. ~i:l A. O'~n]~!vall.~~ May, 1858 S. H. Saunders *i~Iarcus Boyd ti'lJohn F. Houston *I.1ohn Decker ~ John D. ntlggett ·~i A. O'SullIvan.'!' ~Iny, 185H Marcus Royd *I1\-L H. :Mcl?arland *l\V. R. Penielr *lJohn Decker *,John D. Daggett *JA. O'Sullivan.*

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OFFIOERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY 22n. 1821

En'VARD llATES, lVm'ship!ul Master. JAMES KENNERLY, Senior lVm·den. ,\VILLIAbf BATES: Junior IVardcll. JOSEPH V. GARNIER. 1reas-urer. ABRAM BECK, 8ecreUwy.

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DISTIlleTS AND D. D. GRAND lVIASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SH01V'ING LOCATION OF

LODGES ACCORDING TODIs'rRICTS

FIRST DISTRIOT. ED\VARD HIGBEE, D. D. G. ThL, LANCASTER. 1.\"u.

County.

Clark: ' do do do do do

167 180 290 318 862 436

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of Lodge.

Revere Des lVloines Fairillount Eldoraclo Hiram Gothic..

Location.

Revere. Athens. \Vyaconda:. Lura)T. ICahoka. '. Alexandria.

Scotland........................ 18 lVlemphis do 72 Gorin

1Vternphis. Gorin.

Schuyler do do ..: do

Do'\vning. Lancaster. Queen City.

244 l\fiddle Fabius 259 Lodge of Love 380 Queen Oity 427 Glen\vood

Glen~~ood.

SECOND DISTRICT. A. FISHER, D. D. G. !\I., LA BELLE.

Adair do do

105 Kirksville 319 Paulville 366 Adair

ICirksville. Brashear. ICirksville.

1900.J Second

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District

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County.

No.

.Name oj Lodge.

Knox do do .. do .•.......................... do

6 Ark 168 Colony 181 Novelty 291 Edina 414 Greensburg

Lewis do do do do do

24 58 222 287 370 494

Location. Ne"~ark.

Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg.

'~ryaconda

La Grange. Monticello. La Belle. Canton. vVilliamstown. Lewistown.

1VIonticello La Belle Craft "\Yilliamstown Le\visto\\~n

THIRD DISTRIOT. JOHN J. DILLINGER, D. D. G.M.• OWASCO.

Putnam do

Sullivan......................... do do do do do ., ..' ~.. do ..

171 Hartford 206 Somerset 210 Unionville

Hartford. Powersville. Union\'ille.

32 126 159 190 349 389 540

Humphreys. l\lilan. Green City. N e\\~town. Pollock. Harris. vVinigan.

Humphreys Seaman Green City Putnam Pollock Arcana \Vinigan

FOURTH DISTRICT. ED.

Grundy do do do

Mercer do

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ALLEN, D. D. G. :M., TRENTON.

111 253 423 524

Trenton Laredo Galt Spickardsville

,. 35 ~lercer 258 Ravanna

Trenton. Laredo. Galt. Spickards.

Princeton. Ravanna.

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FIFTH DISTRICT. â&#x20AC;˘J . W. BARKLEY, D. D. G. M., ALBANY. County.

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lVCLme of Lodge.

97 Bethany do 128 Lorraine do 257 Lodge of Light do 328 Cainesville do 395 Hatfield do 556 Prairie Gentry........................... 21 Havana do 109 Stanberry do 125 Gentryville do 127 ...l\.thens do 252 Alanthus do 332 Ryland do 377 Ancient Craft Worth 66 Grant City do 88 Defiance do 198 Allensville do 321 Jonathan

Location.

Harrison..........

Bethany. Ridgeway. Eagleville. Cainesville. Hatfield. Gilman City. McFall. Stanberry. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. Berlin. King City. Grant City. Sheridan. Allendale. Denver.

SIXTH DISTRICT. JOS. E. REESE, D. D. G. 1\1., MARYVILLE.

Nodaway....................... 50 do 165 do 196 do ,201 do 289 do 301 do 329 do do

442 465

do do do do do

470 472 474

507 511

Xenia l\:Iaryville Quitman Raven"wood

Graham \Vhitehall I{ennedy Burlington Gayndr City Nodaway Pickering Guilford Clearmont Skidmore

Hopkins. l\iaryville. Qu.itman. Ravenwood. Grabam. Barnard. Elmo. Burlington J unct. Parnell. Maryville. Pickering. Guilford. Clearmont. Skidmore.

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1900.J

SEVENTH DISTRICT. GEO. S. BAIRD, D. D. G. 1t1., FAIR:b'AX. Oo?Jllli,y.

No.

A.tchison do do do

157 200 358 483

Holt do do do

ltame of Lodge.

North Star Sonora North-\Vest Fairfax

112 l\Iaitland 139 Oregon 214 Forest City 294 Mound City

Location.

Rockport. "\Vatson. Tarkio. Fairfax. Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. J\fonnd City..

EIGHTH DISTRICT. JaR BRODER, D. D. G. }Yr., ST. JOSEPH.

Andrew........................ do do ~ ~ do do do " ~ do Buchanan. do . do do

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71 Savannah Savannah. 138 Lincoln ................•.... Fillmore. 162 Whitesville "\Vhitesville 248 Rochester : Helena. 320 Alnazonia .Aulazonia. 404 Rosendale Rosendale. 413 Valley Bolckow. oo

10 . A..geney \llellington

22 78 150 189 238 331 376 508

St. Joseph Birming Zeredatha Rushville Charity King Hill Saxton

t\.gency. De Kalb. St. Joseph. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. A.dams. Saxton.

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NINTH DISTRICT. EL1!ER 1IANN, D. D. G. 1I., CLARKSDALE.

De Kalb do do

124 Union Star 235 .Weatherby 308 Parrott

Union Star. Weatherby. lVIaysville.

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.No.

De Kalb

do Daviess.......................... do do do do do do

J.Vame of Lodge•

[Oct. Location.

317 Osborn 559 Clarksdale

Osborn. Clarksdale.

15 65 106 285 488 500 564

'Vinston. Pattonsburg. Gallatlll. Coffeysburg. Lock Spring. Jameson. Jamesport.

vVestern Star Pattonsburg Gallatin Earl Lock Spring Jameson Jamesport

TENTH DISTRICT. Z. T. MARTIN, D. D. G. M., LATHROP.

Clinton.... do ... do do do

37 Hemple Vincil 113 Plattsburg 397 Go'ver 506 Lathrop 62

Hemple. Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.

ELE\TENTH DISTRICT. REUBEN BARNEY, SR., D. D. G. 1tL, CHILLICOTHE.

118 Kingston 135 Braymer 224 Hamilton 232 Polo 334 Breckenridge 523 Kidder

Caldwell do do do do do do

561

Cowgill

89 Friendship Spring Hill. ...................•. 170 Benevolence

Livingston............ do do

~55

do do

do do do

333 388 434 505 539

Kingston. Braymer. Hamilton. Polo. Breckenridge. I{idder. Cowgill.

Chillicothe. Spring Hill. Utica.

Chillicothe

Chillicothe.

Chula Wheeling

Ohula. Wheeling. A.valon.

Avalon Dawn

Ludlow.

1900.J

279 TWELFTH DISTRICT. C. C. BIGGER, D. D. G. 1\1., LACLEDE.

County.

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}·lame of Lodge.

Location.

Linn.............................. 82 Jackson do 86 Brookfield do 227 Cypress do 233 Bucklin do 325 Dockery. : do 481 l\tfarceline do 510 Bis\vell

Linneus. Brookfield. Laclede. Bucklin. l\Ieadville. Marceline. Browning.

THIRTEENTfI DISTRICT. SIDNEY R. WOOD, D. D. G. M., LA PLATA.

Macon do do do

do do Shelby.................. do do do do

38 Callao 102 Bloomington 146 l\tIcGee 172 Censer

College J\iound. Macon.

237 La Plata 268 Lodge of Truth

Atlanta.

96 St. Andrew's Shelbina 305 Clarence 415 Hunne··well 537 Bethel

Shelbyville. Shelbina. Clarence. Hunne"Tell. Betbel.

Callao.

Bevier.

La Plata.

228

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. GEO. E. :MAYHALL, D. D. G. M., NEW LONDON.

Marion....

do do

18 28 ,..... 188 502

Palmyra St. John Hannibal. Philadelphia

Ralls.............................. 33 Ralls 302 Lick Creek do do 307 New London Pike.................. do

Palmyra. Hannibal. HannibaL Philadelphia. Centre. Perry. New London.

14 Cyrene....................•.Cyrene. 17 Clarksville.. Clarksville. 'I •••••••••••••

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280 F07.tJrteenth District Contin7.1Jed.] County.

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Pike.............................. do do do do

92 136 192 399 499

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.J.Vame of Lodge.

Perseverance Phrenix ~ Frankford Pike " Paynesville

LocaUon.

Louisiana. Bowling Green. Frankford. Curryville. Paynesville.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. A. T. VAUGHN, D.l? G. M., PARIS.

Monroe.......................... do do do do do do do ~

19 23 42 64 91 223 240 462

Paris Union Florida Middle Grove Monroe Madison Woodla,vn Granville Santa Fe

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe City. Madison. vVoodlawn. Granville. 3anta. Fe.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. ED. T. :MILLER, D.D. G.

Chariton......... do do do do do do do do

•..... 73 74 122 202 208 ~

394

426 498 525 546

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BRUNSWIOK.

Eureka "\Varren Tri plett 'Vestville Salisbury Dagan Rothville Pee Dee Cunningham Prairie Hill

Brunswick. I{eytesville. Triplett. '\Vestville. Salisbury. JYfendon. Rothville. Musselfork. Sumner. Prairie Hill.

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. S. J. JONES, D. D. G. M., HALE.

CarrolL do do do do

· 39 De'Vitt 52 'Vakanda 101 Bogard 216 Hale 249 Carroll

De'Yitt. Carrollton. Bogard.· Hale City. Norborne.

1900.J

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Seventeenth District Continued.] Oounty.

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Ray.......... do : do do do do

57 309 322 338 393 444

281

.Name of Lodge.

Location.

Richmond King Hiram I-Iardin Myrtle Bee Hive Ada

Richmond. I{noxville.. Hardin. ~Iillville.

Lawson. Orricl\:..

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. B. P. FINLEY, D. D. G. M., LIBERTY.

Olay................................ 31 Liberty do do do do do

:........................... 49 193 " 207 ~ 311 ~ 438

Liberty. Holt. Missouri City. Excelsior Springs. Kearney.. Smithville.

Haynesville ~ngerona

Clay I(earney Temperance

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. A. J.

Platte......... do do ,do do do'" do do

cOL~rAN.

D. D. G. 1\1., PLATTE CITY.

13 53 120 169 204

Barry "'reston Compass Camden Point Rowley 339 Fidelity 355 Adelphi. 504 Platte City

Barry. Weston. Parkville. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. VAN F. BOOR, D. D. G. :1L, KANSAS CITY.

Jackson do do do do do do

,.......

76 104 219 220 263 299 316

Independence Heroine Albert Pike Kansas City Summit Temple Rural.

't • • • • • • • • • •

lndependence. Kansas City. Kansas Oity. I{ansas City. Lee's Summit. Kansas City. Kansas City.

Appencli~c.

282 Twentieth .l'>istrict Continued.] County.

Jackson........ .. .. .... do do do do do do do do

.No.

.Nmne of Lodge.

324 lVlcDonald 337 Blue Springs 340 vVestport 391 Rayto\vn 392 Christian

501 Buckner 522 Gate City 547 South Gate 563 york

[Oct. Location.

Independence Blue Springs. v路Vestpo~t.

Raytown. Oak Grove. Buckner. Kansas City. Kansas City.. Kansas City.

T"\VENTY-FIRSrr DISTRICT. C. L. FROST, D. D. G. M., ODESSA.

Lafayette........................ 61 "\Vaverly do 149 Lexington do .. .. 364 Higginsville do .. .. .. 437 Lafayette do 464 .A.ullville do 476 lVlount Hope

"\Vaverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.

TvVENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. LEWIS RICHARDSON, D. D. G. 1\1:., NELSON.

Saline............................ 55 63 do 85 do do .205 217 do 275 do 487 do 518 do 5,60 do

Arrow Rock Cambridge JYfiami Trilumina Barbee Tranquillity Herndon Oriental. Nelson

Arrow Rock. Slater. Miami. Marshall. Sweet Springs. Orearville. Herlldon. Blackburn. Nelson.

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. A. L. ROSS, D. D. G.:M., VERSAILLES.

,Cooper............. .. do do

36 Cooper Pleasant Grove 277 'Vm. D. Muir 14~

Boonville. ' Otterville. Pilot Grove.

1900.J

288

Twenty- Third District Conti'nued.] County. )..Vo.

Cooper do

Howard do do do

Morgan do

.i.Vame of Lodge.

456 vVallace 503 Prairie Horne . 4 . 47 . 51 . 70 ~

Ho·ward Fayette Livingston .A..r nlstrong

117 Versailles 250 Glensted

Location.

Bunceton. Prairie Home.

New Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. -\..rmstrong. 'Tersailles. Glensted.

T"\VENTY..FOURTfI DISTRICT. F. D. HUBBELL, D. D. G. :\1:., COLU:MBIA.

Boone ............•.............. do do do .. . do do do

59 67 114 156 174 336 356

Centralia Rocheport T,vilight .A shland Sturgeon Hallsville .A.. ncient Landluark

Centralia. Rocheport. Columbia. A..s hland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg.

T\VENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. A. S. HOUSTON, D. D. G. Y., 1vIEXlCO.

Audrain......................... do do do ; do .. do

Callaway.... do do do do do do'

81 115 266 354 491 544

8 :.............. 48 60 154 242 357 425

Central Laddonia Social. Hebron Vandalia Mexico

Young's Creek. Laddonia. l\iartinsburg·. ],lexico. andalia. l\:Iexico.

Williamsburg Fulton New' Bloom:field Concord Portland Aux \Tasse Cedar City

'Villiamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Hatton. Readsville. Aux Vasse. Cedar City.

Oct.]

Appendix. TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. P. P. ELLIS, D. D. G. :M., NEW FLORENCE.

County.

J..Vo.

Nmne of Lodge.

Location.

178 Gris'yold.................••Price's Branch. Wellsville. 194 \:v"ellsville l\'Iontgomery City 246 lVIontgomery City New Florence. 261 Florence 457 Jonesburg J onesburg. ~ McI{ittrick. 492 Daggett

Montgomery do do do do , do

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. \V. POWELL, D. D. G. 1\1., TROY.

Lincoln..................... do do do do do do

34 Troy Silex 141 Chain of Rocks 199 New Hope 270 New Salem...•: 473 Nineveh 558 Moscow

JO • • • •

Tro)". Silex. Owen. Elsberry. -\..rgentville. Olney. 1\1.oscow 1\iills.

T'VENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. CHAS. J. "'ALKER, D. D. G. M:., WENTZVILLE.

St. Charles..................... 46 Wentzville do 241 Palestine do 260 Mechanicsville

"Ventzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville.

Warren.......................... 11 Pauldingville

vVright City.

TvVENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. W. S. EPPERSON, D. D. G. M.• SEDALIA.

Pettis........ . .. ... ... . do

236 Sedalia 272 Granite

Sedalia. Sedalia.

Benton do

378 Warsaw 418 Clear Creek

'\Varsaw. Palo Pinto.

1900.J

285

T117eniY-.LYinth Distrtct ConUn7lecl.] County.

Johnson do do do do do do

..i.Vo.

245

262 265 274 280

313 428

..i.Yame of Lodge.

Location.

I(nob Noster Holden Corinthian Cold Spring Lodge of Peace I{ingsville Pittsville

Knob Noster. Holden. Warrensburg. Leeton. Chilhowee. I{ingsville. Pittsville.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. J. T. SHORT, D. D. G. :M., JEFFERSON CITY.

Cole.. do do

43 Jefferson 90 Russellville 211 Hickory Hill

J efferson City. Russellville. Hickory fIill.

Miller do do do

134 203 381 410

Olean. Brunlley·. Eldon. lberia.

Moniteau do do do Osage do

.. ~

Pleasant l\Iount Brulll1ey Ionia Iberia

56 Tipton 183 California 295 l\foniteau 553 Clarksburg

Tipton. California. J amesto,vn. Clarksburg.

185 Chalnois 326 Linn

Chaulois. Linn.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. JOHN ISBELL, D. D. G. :M:., yvASHINGTON.

Franklin........................ 27 Evergreen do .,... 69 Sullivan ~ do 251 Hope dQ ....•.••....•••••••••..• 363 Fraternal do 534 Columbia do 541 Franklin

Gasconade...................... 37 Hermann

New Haven. Sullivan. vVashington. Robertsville. Pacific. St. Clair.

Hermann.

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AplJendix.

286

THIRTY-SEOOND DISTRICT. R. W.

Mc~IULLIN,

D. D. G. 1\;1., HILLSBORO.

.Nameo! Lodge. 119 De Soto 164 Joachim

Cou.nty.

Location.

拢olo.

Jefferson do do

256 Shekinah

De Soto. Hillsboro. Festus.

Washington..................... 12 Tyro do .... . ..... 131 Potosi. 143 Irondale de

Caledonia. Potosi. Irondale.

Ste. Genevieve

St. Mary's.

226 Saline

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT. HOWARD 'VVATSON, D. D. G.1\1., ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis City. do do do do do do do do do do do do do do . do do do do do do do do do do

1 2 3 9 20 25 40 79 121 163

179 218 243

267 . '

282 "... 323

353 360'

416 420

443 445 460

520 550

l\Iissouri. l\leridian Beacon George "\Vashington St. Louis Naphtali. l\lount lVloriah.. 路 Polar Star, Er,vin Occidental Pride of the Vlest Good Hope IOCeystone Aurora Cosmos Corner Stone Benton Tuscan Cache Itaska Anchor West Gate Lambskin Clifton Heights Rose Hill

St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St.Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. 8t. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.

1900.J

B87

AppendÂŁx.

Thirty-third District Continued.] County.

St. Louis County . do do do do ............ do ............ do

No.

J.Vam,e of Lodge.

Bonholnme Bridgeton vVebster Groves l\leramec Fenton Kirk'yood Ferguson

80 84 95

281 484 542

Location.

Ballwin: Bridgeton. \Vebster Groves. Eureka. Fenton. Kirkwood. Ferguson.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. CYRUS H. JONES, D. D. G. :M., ROLLA.

Crawford...... do

77 Lebanon 312 Cuba

Dent

225

Steelville. Cuba.

Salem

Salem.

Maries do

, 94 Vienna 531 Lane's Prairie

Vienna. Vichy.

Phelps do do

213 Rolla 230 St. Jallles 347 Spring Creek

Ilolla. St. James. Edgar Springs.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. T. T.

Cass do do do

GARNET~,

D. D. G,

~L,

do do do

54 Index Cass 276 Grand River 348 "\Vadesburg 372 Nonpareil. 386 Dayton 450 Beltoll 451 Raymore

do do

485 Coldwater

BELTON.

147

480 ..Tewel.

Garden City. I-Iarrisonville. Freeman. Creighton. East Lynne. Dayton. Belton. Raymore. Pleasant Hill. Drexel.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. W. ROSS, D. D. G. M:.. BUTLER.

Bates do

130 Hume 140 Papinville

Hume. Papinville.

Thirty-sixth District Continued.] County.

Bates do do do do do

[Oct.

Append7~X.

288 No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

254 Butler , , ·341 Rockville ..........•.................. 350 Tyrian 368 Orescent Hill. 479 Rich Hill 554 Foster

Butler. Rockville. J ohnstown. Adrian. Rich Hill. Foster.

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. L. ELLISTON, D. D. G. M., CLINTON.

Henry........................... 29 'Vindsor do 286 Urich do 343 Agricola do : 408 lVIontrose do 548 Clinton do 552 Calhoun do 557 Blairsto\vn do 562 Deepwater

Windsor. Urich. Petersburg. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater.

0 •••••••••

St. Clair......................... do do do do ..

273 ~t. Clair 342 Circle 403 I.Jovvry City 412 Appleton City 419 Star

Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRIOT. H. T. 'VRIGHT, .D. D. G.

Camden do

~r.,

LEBANON.

152 Linn Oreek 433 Mack's Creek

Linn Oreek. l\Iack's Creek.

Laclede.......................... 83 Laclede do do

432 Competition 528 Conway

Pulaski do

346 .-.>\.rlington 375 1Vaynesville

Lebanon. Competition. Conway.

til• • • • • • •

Dixon. 1Vaynesville..

1900.J

289 THIRTY-~INTH

DISTRICT.

WILLARD B. DUNNEGA1" D. D. G, 1\1., BOLIVAR. County.

..;.Vo.

Dallas do do Hickory do Polk do do do do do

361 ,. 396 421 279 2SS 44 144 160 195 431 467

.:..Ycone oj Lodge.

Riddick '\Vestern Light Urbana Flogle's Creek Hernlitage Fair Play IVfodern Pleasant. Bolivar Cenlent ~ Ple~i.sant !Iope

Location.

BufIalo. I..Jouisburg. Urbana. 'Vheatland. Hernlitage. Fair Play. Hlunansville. l\:lorrisville. Bolivar. Half'Vay. Pleasant Hope..

FORTIETH DISTRICT. T. N. "\VOODRUFF, D. D. G.

Cedar do do do Dade do do do do

~:L,

STOCKTON.

283 Stockton Jerusalem 373 Aulity 482 Clintonville , 87 "\Vashington 359 Garrett 405 Ev路erton 458 l\lelville 521 Lock1,vood 315

t... ;~ ..,

Stockton. J erico. Filley. Eldorado Springs. Greenfield. ~rcola.

E'verton. Dadeville. Lock1,vood.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. R. L. WARDIN. D. D. G.l\1., NEVADA.

VernOI1 do dQ do do cia Barton do do do

G. L. Ap.-19.

oo........

303 Osage Sheldon 448 Schell City 490 lVIontevallo 493 Vernon 495 Unity 187 Hermon 292 Lamar 475 Golden 516 l\lilford 371

N evada.. Sheldon. Schell City.. lVlontevallo.. Bronaugh.. Richards.. Liberal. Lamar. GoldenCity. l\1ilford.

~90

[Oct.

Appendix. FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT. HARMON CLINE,D. D. G. M., JOPLIN.

County.

No.

Jasper do do do do do do do cio

lVarne oj Lodge.

197 Carthage 293 Sarcoxie 335 Joplin 345 Fello\yship 398 Jasper 401 Carterville 471 Mineral. 512 ",Vebb City 549 Carl Junction

Locat'ion.

Carthage. Sarcoxie. Joplin. J oplin. Jasper. Carterville. Oronogo. vVebb City. Carl Junction.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. T. G. GOLDS1YIITH. D. D. G. M., SPRINGFIELD.

Greene do do do do do do do

5 United 7 O'Sullivan 100 Ash Grove : 271 Solomon 297 Ozark 422 Gate of the Temple 449 Bois D'Arc 497 Strafford

Springfield. 'Valnut Grove. Ash Grove. Springfield. Fair Grove. Springfield.Bois D'Arc. Strafford.

Webster......................... do do do do do

98 "\Vebster Marshfield. 300 Doric.......................•Elkland. 439 Mount Olive Mal·shfield. 459 Hazel\vood Seymour. 477 Henderson Henderson. 529 Niangua Niangua.

FORTY-FOURTH" DISTRICT. ROBERT LAMAR, D. D. G. M. t HOUSTON.

Douglas....................... do do

26 Ava 182 Pilot Knob 382 Mt. Ararat

Ava. Richville. Topaz.

Texas do do

116 Barlles Latimer 177 Texas

Cabool. Licking. Houston.

145

1900.J

291

,Forly·jouJ'fh Disb''icl Continued.] County.

Texas do \Vrigh t do do

.. .

1..\"'"0.

J..Yanle oj Lodge.

Location.

469 Plato 555 SUlnmerviUe

Plato. Summerville.

158 l\lountain Grove 411 Joppa 543 l\lansfield

Mountain Grove. Hartville. lVlansfield.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. T. W. COTTON, D. D. G.

~I.,

VAN BUREN.

Carter

509 'V"an Buren

\7·an Buren.

Reynolds do

239 Hope\vell 455 Barnesville

Lesterville. Ellington.

Shannon do

137 Delphian 430 ",Vinona,

Birch Tree. 'Vinona.

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. J. :M:ARSHALL, D. D. G. M., DOE RUN.

Iron do

133 Star of the ,)rest 351 1Iosaic.o o ••

0...................

Madison

St. Francois. do do do do do

110 Marcus 41 132 234 424 535 551

0 •••••• 0

Bismarck Farmington St. Francois Samaritan Blackwell Pendleton

Ironton. Belleview. Frederickto\vn.

Bismarck. Farmington. Libertyville. Bonne Terre. Black"'''ell. Doe Run.

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. F. A. KAGE, D. D. G. ],1., CAPE GIRARDEAU.

Bollinger do do

0.......... .

Cape Girardeau do do

417 White 'Vater 440 TroweL .. 0 545 Zalma 93 St. J\iarks 103 vVest View 191 vVilson

Laflin. Marble Hall. Z~lma.

Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas.

292

. .4ppen,.dix.

Forty-seventh District ((manned.] County. . No.

Cape Girardeau do

[Oct.

J.Vcune of Lodge.

221 1\Iystic Tie 441 Excelsior

Locatwn.

Oak Ridge. Jackson. ~

Perry Stoddard do do

153 Bloolnfield 489 Lak:eville 532 Dexter

Bloomfield. Bell City. Dexter.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRIOT. JAS. A. BOONE, D. D. G. liL, CHARLESTON.

Mississippi do

Scott do do

330 Bertrand 407 Oharleston

Bertrand. Obarleston.

184 l\lorley 306 Ashlar 310 Sikeston

Thlorley. Oomnlerce. Sikeston,

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT. ,JOHN R. POOL, D. D. G.

Dunklin......... . .. 68 do 212 do 215 do 231 do 406 New Madrid 166 do 176 do 429 Penliscotâ&#x20AC;˘....................... 454 do 461

~r.,

CARD'VELL.

I{ennett Four l\rlile I-Iornersville Cardwell l\falden Portageville Point Pleasant Ne,v lVladrid Cecil Caruthersville

I{ennett. Campbell. Caruth. Card well. lYlalden. Portageville. Point Pleasant. Ne'v lVfadrid. Cottolnvood Point. Caruthersville.

FIFTIETH DISTRIOT. LEE W. COTTON, D. D. G. 11.,

Butler Ripley do do Wayne do

209 304 314 3G9 107 526

PIED~10NT.

Poplar Bluff Faithful Pine ~ Composite "'\Villiamsville 'Vayne

~.Poplar Bluff.

Fair Dealing. Pine. Doniphan. . Greenville. ~Piedmont.

1900.J

293

.A.ppendLr. FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. GEO. E. :MA'l'THEWS, V. D. G.

County.

Howell do Oregon do cl0 do Ozark do do do

No. ~.

~1..

WEST PLAINS.

Nmne of Lotif/e.

327 1It. Zion 5~)6 Ingolnar 255 Alton 374 'Vilderness 387 \Voodside 463 Clifton 298 Sampson 3t15 Bayou 435 Rockbridge 496 Robert Burns

FIFTY-SECO~D ~lOHN

DIST}'ICT.

S. TAYLOR, D. D. G.

Christian do do Taney do do

29f> 352 379 229 264 453

Location.

'Vest Plains. \Villo\y Springs. Alton. \Vilderness. Thomasville. Tllayer. Lutie. Bakersfield. Rockbridge. G路ainesvi He.

~1.,

OZARK.

Sparta. Ozark. Billings. Protelll. I(irbyville. Forsytb.

Sparta Friend Billings Claflin I{irbyville Forsyth

FIFTY-TI1IRD DIS'rRICT. JOHN E. ADA:MSON, D. D. G. nL,

Barry do . do do do do Lawrence do do do do

~........

~Ionett

129 148 367 383 514 517

Pytbagoras Exeter Seliglnan

99 269 278 284 390

l\It. 'V"ernon Rock Prairie .A.villa Canopy ~ lViarionville

Pur(l.y" Ba,rrjr

~rr. VER~ON.

.lVIonett. PurdJ~ . "lashburn. Cassville., Exeter. Seligulan.

l\lt. "Vernon. La-wrenceburg. Bo路wers IVIills. Aurora. l\1arionville.

294

[Oct.

Appendix.

Fifty-third D'istrict Oont'inuecZ.] Oounty.

No.

Narrne oj Lodge.

Lawrence do do

400 Decatur 452 Verona 468 Red Oak

Stone. do

515 Galena 519 Crane

Location.

Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak. Galena. ,Crane.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. M. RITCHEY, D. D. G. 11., NEOSHO.

McDonald do do do do

108 173 466 533 538

Pineville Powell Southwest Comfort Stella

175 Newton Newton do ........â&#x20AC;˘................. 247 Ne~sbo do 478 Racine 530 Ritchey do

Pineville. Powell. Southwest City. Rocky Comfort. Stella. Ne'vtonia. Neosht:>. Seneca. Ritchey.

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. H. A. HAT:B'IELD, D. D. G. 11., :MOBERLY.

Randolph..... do do do do do do

30 151 161 186 344 486 527

Huntsville Milton Clifton Hill. Morality .. ~ l\ioberly Cairo Higbee

Huntsville. Firth. Clifton Hill. Renick. Moberly. Cairo. Higbee.

1900.J

295

Appendi~(;.

COMMlrrTEE ON CREDENTIALS. ST. To the J.lfost lVorshipful Grancl Lodge

qf ..l fissouri, A. P.

LOUIS>

Mo., October 18,1900.

&. A. Jlf.:

Your Committee on Credentials fraternally report that, at the present session of the Grand Lodge, there are 337 Lodges represented.. [Those. marked \vith an asterisk (*) are proxies.]

Lodge. MISSOURI ••••••••••••..•.••••••••••• No. J\.:IERIDIAN ••••••••••••••••••••...•••

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P AULDINGYILLE•••••

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P.ARIS UNION ••.••••.•.•••••••.••

Representati've. 1 Gregory S. l\liller, 'V. ~L Chas. lVIcLean, J. 'V. 2 John J. Bogard,-'V.IVI. Henry L. Becker, S. 'V. Alf. F. Boettger, J. \V. 3 'Valter S. Parke!, '\V. 1\1. Frank L. l\lagoon, S. 'V. 4 S. C. Lee, S. "i. 5 J. Newton, 'V. lVL D. 'V. Farmer, S. 'V. 6 J. \V. McLellan, W. ~1. 8 R. N. Crews, \V. M. 9 'V. L. Reynolds, Jr., 'V. 1\1. 'V. L. LaBarge, S. 10 'V. C. White, 'V. M. 11 Wm. Herckemann, W. l\L E. A. Fluesmeier, J. W. 12 G". C. Loomis, 'V.l\L J. D. Webb, S. vV. 13 Mablon H. Berry, W. l\L 14 W. H. Tinsley, W. M. 15 M. P. Smith, J. W.* 16 R. W. Campbell, W. 1\1.. John T. Braun, S. W..* Geo. H. Lawton, Jr., J. W. 18 F. W. Smith, W. M.* 19 Cyrus A. McCormick, S. W. \V. S. Coffman, J. W.

'V.

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Appen,c1'iJ.~.

296

Ilepresentati'ne.

Lo(Zge. ST. LOUIS..•••...••.••.•.••••.....• No.

,v. S. Levy, ",V. 1\1.

vV ELLINGTON. ..•• . . . . . . .. . .. .. ..• N API-ITA.1..11 •••••••••••••••••••••••••

22 25

A't.A

EVERGREEN

26 27

BIS)IARCK ..•..••.••••...•...•......

E. L. ",V ens, 'V. 1\1. J. F. Bannon, \V. 1\:1. ,Verner Hencke, S. ",V. I!}~Tan ..1\.. Smith, J. W. H. S. \Vilson, 'V. lVI.* 'V. F. Hempelman, J. 'V. Fred. Bauchle, 'V. ]\1. R. P. Ashcorn, J. "1". Ralph I-Iughes. S. 'V. J. S. Conway, J. 'V. J. II. Clawson, 'V. M.* J. 1\1. Billinger, ~J. 'V. Henry O. Shulse, ,V. lVL T. C. Alexander, S. 'V. .J. Powell, 'V. 1\1. Logan Etherton, S. \V. Dan. T. vVooldridge, ,V. 1\1. B. D. Kendrick, S. 'V~* vVro. A. Hall, 1\'1.* 'VIn. A. Hoffman, S. 'V. Louis E. 'V"ogelsang, J. ,V. T. C. Tullock, 'V. 1\f..*

JEFFER.'SON ..•••.••••..••..•.••.••.

Ci. A.

ST. JOTIN .•.•.....••••.......•......

•H UN'l'S\"'ILLE •••••••••••.••.•.....•• .

30 31

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34 35 36 39

lVIT.

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MERCER •.••.•....•...•....••••••.••. COOl:>ER

l\fORIAH

BONHOMME

FULTON .••.....•.......•.•. : •••..•..

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45 48 49

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52 53 55 57

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BLOOMFIELD •••••••••••.•.•

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59 60

63 64

65 66 67 68 69

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1\L

D. C. "\Veatherly, J. 'V. ~Janles:Lvi. Brewer, J. ·\V. J. J. Ne,,"komnl, 'V. 1\1. Fielding ICinly, 'V. 11. J ...~. A.kin, 'V. ~I. J. E. Deatherage, vV. M. IVIich. Engelhard, ~J. \v. T. B. lVIorris, 'V. 1\1.* Rowland 'Villiams, '\V.1VI. vV. H. Carpenter, W. M:xG. Torn King, ~. vV. 7:· \V. R. Rhoades, 'V. 1\1. B. O. 'Vood, 'V. 1\1. .T. II. McClintock, S. ,V. T.. I-I. Beggs, VV. 1i. tJ. D. Dawson, 'V. 1\1. .Jos. 1\1. McI(ee, \V. M. Lewis McCutchen, 'V. M:r. B. P. Rowland, ".,.. IVI.

1900.J

1297 Lodge.

Ilepresenlati'1;e.

SULLIYAN ...••....•...•............ No. A.RMSTRONG .....••••••.• :.... ...... S.A.VANNA.II .........••.••....•..••• EUREK.o\ ...•.••.••.•.•.••...••.•.••

\Y. P. lVlattox, .J. ,"V. 70 .A.. 1\1. Shean, \V. 1\1. 71 "'\Villis G. lIine, \V. 1\1.

LEBA.NON •...••••.•..••..••..•.•..••

73 74 75 76 77

ST. JOSEPfI ....•....•.•...•........

POLAR S'rAH

79 80

WARREN ..•..•...•...•.••.•....••.• SILEX

INDEPENDENCE

BRIDGETON ..•...•..•..••...•....•• L.A.CLEDE •.••••.••..•.•..•..•..••.••

VVEBSTER GROVES

]\;11.1\.:\11 •••..•...•••.•••••••••••.•..••

85 86 87 89 92 93

BROOKFIELD ••.••••••.•..•....••.••

"\V .~SHINGTON FRIENDSHIP

. !

PERSEVERANCE ....•...•.......•• ST.

IVIARKs

MER.A,l\IEC ......•.•••.•..••.•..•.••. BETHANy .........•...........•..••

"V El~STER .•...••..•• , •••••••....•.

]\;1'1\ 'lERNON •••.••.••...........•. ...~SH (rROV'E .•..•.••.••••.•.••.•.••.

95 97 98 99

BLOOMINGTON

100 102

"VEST \l'IE,\V

103

HEROINE ••. ·• •••••••••••..•.••..•...

MARCUS •..••••••.••.•••..•....••.•.

104 105 106 107 109 110

TREN'rON .••••••••••.•••..•••••••••.

III

MAITLAND •••••••••••••••••••••••••

112 113 114 115

KIRKSVILLE ••••••.•.••..••..•••.•. GALLATIN ••.•••..••..••••••••.•••••

W ILL1Al\ISYILLE••••••.•••••.•••.• ST.1\.NBERRY ••••••••••••••••••.••.••

PLATTSBURG ••••.••••..•.••••.••••• T'\VILIGHT ••.•..••.•.•.••••. "..••••• L.o\DDONIA ••••.••..••••.••......••

G. 'V. Rucker, "". 1\1. H. H. 1'1i11er, 'V. lV1. 'V. E. 'Villiams, 'V.1\I. .T. E. 'V alters, \V. ~L Thos. R. Gibson, \V. 1\1. B. F. Russell,;r. \v. Geo. 'V. \Vright, \V. 1\:1. Tbos. E. G'eorge, S. \V. Frederick Arnhold, tT. 'V. Fred R. L. Jones, 'V. tnT. E. I). Block, 'V. IV1:::W. S. Craig, 'V. nL lIy. T. \Vright, \V. 1\'1. C. \V. Ferguson, \V. 1\1. 1.1..A... l\lyers, 'V. 1\1. R. \V. Davis, \V. 1:1. 1. N. Evrard, \V. 1\1. \Ym. ,Y. Voelker, 'V. 1\1. .T. A. Thomason, \V. lVL .T. 'V. Berry, J. \\T. I..Iee E. l\;lonroe, \Y. 1\1. .T. H. Prentiss, W. 1\1 ~~ C. C. Robertson, :-l-l. 1V1.* .Tas. 1\1. l\JlcPhersOD, \V. ft1. Ch~s. A. J\IcCause, S. \V. 'V. H. Turk, "\V. 1\1. I)avid IV!. \Villiams, ""Y. 1\1. Geo.F. Br'ewingten, S. 'V. Gee. \V. l\liller, \V. l\L~: C. 1\1. Carter, \V. lVI.* G. A. Goben, IV!. \V. ,V. E. \Vampler, J. \V. T. B. Gross, S. \V. S. B. Hinkley, 'V. l\L~~ Perry A. Cashion, \V. lY£. Ed. 1\1. Allen, 'V. 1\'1. H.J. Crider, S. \V. C. 'V. Chastain, 'V. IVL Jos. Bown1an, W. 1\:1.7\0 ]~. J. Shobe, \V. 1\'1.

Lodge. BARNES •...••.•••••....••••••••••..• No. KINGSTON .•..•.•••••. •••. . •••.•.•.. DESOTO............................. COl\IPASS •.•••••••••..••.••.•••••.,.

ER'VIN

HERMANN. .•••••••••••.•••••••••

UNION STAR •••.••••••..•••••••••• SEA~r.A.N........ ..•••.••...••.• •••..•

ATHENS ......•.........•.......•..• LORRAINE........ •.. .•• •.•. ...•• .•• JYIoNETrr.............. ....•...•.....•

POTOSI............................... FARMINGTON ...•.•..•.....•.....• STAR

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298

OF THE 'VEST........

PH<:ENIX ••••••• ••• •• •••• .•• ••• ••••••

OREGON............................. CHAIN OF

ROCKS................

IRONDALE .......• .•. ••.••. LATIMER......... ••.•••..• •.•••••.• PURDY ••••••••••••••••••••••••..••••

LEXINGTON •••••• .••.. ..• • •••.•••• .BIRl\lING

1\.IILToN ...•..••....................• LINN CREEK.............. •.•••••.. NORTH STAR.................... •• MOUNTAIN GROVE... ••.•••• •••••

GREEN CITy.•• : •••• ~..............

WHITESVILLE... ••••••..•..•• •••.• OCCIDENTAL •..••••••••••••.•..••.• JOACHIM •.••.•..•.•.••.•••••••.••••

MARyVILLE.... •••••••••..•.•••••.•

Representatiue.

116 Cbas. C. Patton, S. W. 118 Geo....t\.rmstrong, \V. M. 119 'Yard Cunningham, W. lVI. D. D. McLane, S..W. 120 J. P. Tucker, 'V. M. 121 Henry 'V. Ameling, W. 1\tL J. W. Friedrich, S. VV. F. Gieselmann, J. 'V. 123 ,A. B. 'Valker, W. M. 124 O. L. Perkins, IVL Sam. B. Kirtley, S. W. 126 Ed. Nelson, \V. IVL Geo. T. Burnham, S. vV.* 127 A. R.l\fcNamee, W. M. 128 C. 'V. Robertson, ,V. M. ·129 Sig. Solomon, S. W. 131 Chas. '~\T. Loomis, W. M. 132 'V. 1\1. Harlan, 'V. M. 133 Wm. R. Edgar, "\-V. 1\1:136 J no. T. Fitzgerrell, 'V. M. Robt. P. Hopke, S. \V. 139 Robt. Montgomery, 'V. M. 141 M. P. Nichols, vV. M. A. !{rambeck, S. 'V. 143 Jesse L. Eaton, W.1\L M. H. Westover. 145 'Vm. Anthony, W. M. ~48 A. M. Gurley, IVI. 149 Robt. A. Hicklin, W. 1\1. Christ·Walk, J. W . 150 C. H. Brown, W. M. A. E. Isaacson, S. W. 151 I. W. Settle, W. M. 152 J. 'V. Vincent, \V. M. 157 Jno. D. Duffy, W. M. 158 Joe H. Chase, W. M. 159 M. G. Eubanks, W. M. C. A. Walker, J. 162 C. A. Lewellen, W. M. 163 W m. lVL Porteous, W. ~. tJohn H. V\Tankelman,S. Vl. 164 R. H.·Donnell, S. W. 165 Ben. v. rrather, W. M.

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.A.ppendiJ: . Loclge.

REVERE ••.•••••••.•..•.•..•........ No. 167~ HARTFORD ••.•••••••••.•••.•....•. CENSER ••••••••.••..•••••••.••..•.•• NE1';:"TON ••••••.•....••...•..•••••• TEX...~S •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

GRIS"YOLD

PRIDE OF THE WEST•••••••••••• NOVELTY

C..~LIFORNIA •••••••••••••...••••..•• CHAnfors .•.••..•................... J)::IORALITY ••••••••.•••..•..••••••• HANNIBAL •••.•.••••••••••••••••••• ZEREDATHA •....•••••••••.••••••••

Representati've. 1..1.1\1. T)awson, S. ",V.

171 B. F. Sparks, \V. M. \VU1. A...Archer, Jr., ,J. 'V. 172 J. L. l\JIartin, VV. lV!. 175 'V. R. Kinnear, \V. ~f. 177 l\.irby Lamar, J. 'V. 178 F. P. \Vyatt, \V. 1\1179 Lewis Tisch, \V. lV1. 181 .~f. H. ~fcCalI, 'V. 1\1. 183 C. E. Blakeman, \V. IV£.* 185 Hy. Ernstmeyer, 'V. M. 186 'V. 'V. Hamilton, W. 1\1188 D. H. Roderick, 'V. 1\1. 189 'V. H. Utz, \V. ~L Geo. Rees, S. W.

,V ELLSVILLE

BOLIV..o\.R ••.•••••••.••••••.••••••••• CARTII_o\.GE •••••••••••••••••••••••••

NEW HOPE •••••••••..•.••••...•..

\V ESTVILLE•...••...••.•.••.•..••.• RO""LEY ••••••••••. : •..••..•.••••..• TRILUl\IINA •••••••.••.•••..••.•.•••

SALISBURy .•..••••••••••••••..•••• POPLAR BLUFF••••••••••.•••••••• UNIONVILLE.••..•.•••..•••••••••••

FOUR IVIILE •.•••••••••••••••.••••••

ROLLA •••••••••••••••••••••••.•...••

HALE ••••••••••••••.••••••.••••••••• BARBEE •••••••••••••••••••••••••••

KANSAS CITy •..••..•.•.•••••••.••

MYSTIC TIE•••••••••••.•••••••••••••• LABELLE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• HAl\IILTON •••••••••••••••••••••••• SALEM •••••••••.••.•••••••••••••••••

194 C. D. Reed, J. 'V. 195 James G. Simpson, S. \\7.* 197 C. B. Hussey, 'V. 1V1. 199 'V. \V. Metts, J. W.

202 N. J. Underwood, ,V. 1\1:. 204 :E. E. Punlpbrey, \V. M.* 205 Jas....~. Gordon, 'V.l\tI.* J. E. Ragsdale, S. W. R. E. L. Smith, J. W.* 208 J. D. Brumall, \V. 1\1.* 209 L. C. Lowry, \V. M. 210 T. P. Valentine, \V.l\:I. 1VL B. Hart, S. 'V. G. H. Gardner, J. YV". 212 ,T. L. Geer, ",V. lVL J. S. McElyea, S. \V.* ,V. D. Lasswell, J. \V. 213 Thomas 1\1. Jones, ,Yo ]\{. 216 L. L..O'Dell, \V. M.* 217 James E. Barnett, W. M. 220 1\:1. H. Devault, W. M. Edwin A. Krauthoff, S. \V. G. 'V. Whitcomb, J. \V.* 221 \V. J. Roberts, W. M.*' 222 D. H. 'Vilson, J. W. 224 Geo. F. Rogers, W. M.* 225 "\V. 'V. Young, W. M.*

300

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RepresentaUt'e. No.227 ::R. .T. Orll1sby, J. 'V.

CYPRESS SHELBINA ••••..••.•.•.......•......

ST.

J.Al\[ES

"....

CARD'VELL

"..

~................

POLO

SEDALIA...................

to........

PLATA

HOPEWELL........................ PAI.. E~rrINE... PORTLAND KEYSTONE... l\lIDDLE

..•.. . .. ..

.. ..•

F ABrus.................

!(XOB NOSTER..................... lVloNTGOl\fERY

O1'ry........

ItocHESTER............... CARROLL. .. ... . .. .. . . .. .•. . . .

.. .

HOPE................................ BUTLER ..........•.......•.......... ALTON ...........•••..•..•.•..•..... SBEKINAII

RAVANNA.......................... LODGJoJ Ol~ LOVE................... l\::[ECHANICSVIIJLE .•.••...•...... FLORENCE ...... oo.. ..... ... .. ... ... HOLDEN •..•...••.......•...••..... CORINTHIAN........

SOCIAL.............................. AUROR.A. •.••••......•......••••.••..

LODGE OF TRUTH

ROCK PRAIRIE....................

NEW SALEM........................ GRANITE......... . ••.• .. ••. .... ..•.

ST.

OI,AIR •••......•• "..............

TRANQUILITy..................... GRAND RIVER. •••..

228 'V. :E. \Villiams, S. 'V. C. A..A.ufderheide, 'V. 1\'1. J. H. Pool, 'V. 1VI.

230 231 232 236 237 239 241

F.1\L ICern, 'V. 1VI.*

G· ~. (rold, 'V. 1\1. J alnes 1. Sears, 'V. 1\I. D. H. 1VlcICenzie, \V. 1\1. R. \V. Schmolm, vV. 1\'1. A. ~T. .Tourney, J. \V.

242 D. P. Allen, J. 'V. ~+ 243 'V. J. Thomas, ,V. l\I. J. II. Nagel, ~J. 'V. 244 C. R. I(irkland, 'V. lVI:x245 Geo..J. Taylor, 'V. l\I.~;' 246 'V. J)uey, 'V. 1VI.-l+ 248 H. O. Ellingsworth, \V. M. 249 .las. II. H. Baker, ,~V. 1VI.~<· 251 R. C. Seifert, 'V. 1\1. 254 R. Talbot, \V. 1\"I.* 255 J...I. B. N orlna-n, ,V. lVI. 256 .Tohn IZeatingo, 'V. 1\1. A.. A. Smith, J. \V. 258 I). :LVI. Foster, 'V. IV1. 259 'V. L. Crump, VV. lVI..y,· 260 I. P. I~onen, \V. lVI.* 261 P. P. Ellis, 'V. l\'1::~ .A... H. IZallnleyer, S. \y..;.:262 .lno. Z. Brothers, 'V. 1VI. 2135 Chas. "'-:\.. Shephard, ,V. 1\1.* L ..J. Schofield, ~J. \V. 266 J. H. Scott, 'V. 1\1. 267 ...-\..lhert C.Haulnueller, ·V·l. 1\'1. T. II. Blakemore, J. \V. 268 ·V. ]). Gordon, ,V. l\I.~+ 269 ,V. CT. Heagerty, ,V. IVL 270 Iienry J. l\Iutb, S. 'V. 272 ...; \.rch'dCall1pbell, 'V. 1\1. ~J. H. Johnson, J". 'v. 273 Geo. II.Dani~l,\V. ~I. 275 B. B. I)avis, \V. JVI. 276 tT. E. Glass, ,V. IV1. Curtis G. Conn, J. 'V.

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~301

Lodue. l~ejJrese }ita ti've. D. l\IUIR ••...•••.....••...•. No. 277 'V...A.. ~cott., S. V{. HOGLE'S CREEK •.... 279 C. P. Scriy'ener, S. ",V. LODGE OF PEACE................. 280 .J ..A. Little, \V. 1\1. F. 'V. S\veeney, S. 'V. FENrrON.............................. 281 Har\-ey '"Viner, 'V. 1\L COS1\10S. .. .•. ••. ••.... ••••.•••••. ... . . 282 Chris. l\Ieyer, 'V. 1\1. STocKrroN. .. .. .. ... .. ... 288 Tilos. I.I. Nelson, 'V. 1'1. CANOl>Y............................. 284 1'. 1\1. Flournoy, \V. 1\L EARL................................ 285 .Tas. Birge, ,J. \V. OR.<\.FT 287 H. D. AJberty, S. 'V. HERMITAGE....................... 288 'Vm. P. Coon, ,Y. 1\1::: FAIR1\10UNT 290 1\1. L. Kurtz, 'V. lVI:;iEDINA.............................. 291 .1. E.Long, 'V. 1\1.* Ll\.l\I.l\R .••••••••••••.••...••• •• ••• .• 292 T. :E. Thompson, \V. :1\!. A. J. 'Vray, S. 'V. SARCOXIE........................... 293 J. 'V. Davis, 'V. 1\1.* l\louND CITy...... 294 Anier Crannell, 'V. ~I.* MONITEAU •.•.••.•..•......... 2£)5 ,1. E. Porman, 'V. l\JI. lVlARBLE HIIJL. ...•.•. 298 J. 'V. Davis, 'V. IV!.';;' TEl\IPLE............................. 299 Robt. JL !(reeger, \V. 1\1. Thos....~. l\lilburn, S. \V.* J. K. t:i-riffith, .T. 'V. DORIC ••••.••••.•...•..•.•.•........ 300 T. S. ~:Iarlin, 'V. 1\1. LICK CREEK 802 N. H. Barr, 'V.l\!. Jo G. Sterritt, J. 'V. OS.c\GE 303 A. J. Smith, 1\I. CLARENCE... . .• 305 J. H. Perry, J. ,V. .l~.SHLAR...... 306 T. F. Frazer, \V. 1VL NEW LONDON..................... 307 Jno. S. \Vood. "\V. lVI. Ben. E. Hulse, .T. 'Vo PA.. RROTT ••....•••.....•. .... .... ... 308 Thos. D. 'Villian1s, J. \V. KING HIRA:\L.................... 309 M. C. Hill, \V. lVL CUBA ••••••••••..•..••••.••• 312 R. D. Johnson, S. 'V. RUl::eAL.............................. 316 <3eo. L. \Valls, \V. :Nl. 'lan :F. Boor, S. \V.* ELDORADO. 318 Cbas. E. Lee, \V~ l\:L* CORNER STONE.................... 323 H. L. Ermatinger, \VoM. J. 1. \Villiams, S. \V'. Geo. Bahrner, J. 'V. .l\:ICDONALD......................... 324 \Vm. Southern, Jr., S. 'V. DOCKERY. .. •.. .• 325 'V. T. Dye, \V. 1\'I. J.l\:1. Thompson, J. 'V.f.MT. ZION........... 327 R. B. Carter, \V. 1\'1. 'V1\1:.

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CHILLICOTHE ...•......•.•.....••..

333

JOPLIN ..••.•.•.••................••

335 336

H.ALLSYILLE............••......•••

1"IOBERLY..•.•••••...•...•.••...•.•

33H 340 344

FELLO'\VSHIP

345

....-\.RLINGT,ON ••••.••••..•••••••••••••

346 351 352

FIDELITy •....•..••.....••••....••. 'VESTPORT•••...•••••••••.•••••••••

MO:;AIC •.•••.•••....•.••••..•..••••• FRIEND •.........•.......•.•••.••••• BENTON •.•••.•••.....•.•.•.......•.• HEBRON ••......•........••••.••••.•

354

....>lDELPI-II

355 356 357 358 360

ANCIENT LANDMARK •...•...•••

. 4. ...ux \T.:\SSE .•.•...••..•..........•• NORTI-I'\YEST••••••.••••.••.•••.....• TUSCAN

FRATERNAL .......•.•..•.•••••.•••

362 363

HIGGINSYILLE •••.•...••.•••••.•••

364

HIR.A.l\I ••••••••••••.•.••••••••••.•.•

ADAIR .••••••...·• .....•..•.......•.•

366

CRESCENT HILL .••••••••.•.••.•.• COl\fPOSITE ••.•...•••..•.•••.••••.•

368 369

\VILLIAMSTO'VN •••.••••••••••••••

370

A1\lITY •••..••••••••••••••••••.•..•••

373

KING HILL ••••••••.•.•••.•.••••.•

376

QUEEN CITy ••••••••••..•.•...•.•.• IONIA •••••••••••••••••.•.••••.•.•.•..

380 381

PYTHAGORAS ••••••••.....•.•.••..

383

ARCANA..••••••••.•..••••••••••••••••

389 391 392 399

RAYTOWN ••••••••••••.••••••••••••• CHRISTIAN •••••••••••••••••••••.•

PIKE .••••.••••••••••••••..•.........

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Ilepresentat'ive. Horace Stringfellow, vV. IV!. Clay C. Macdonald, S. 'V. Everett J. Clark, J. W. "V. G. Goodrich, J. 'V. C. H. Hand, W.lVI. \V. H. Brink, \V. M. J. 'V. Farley, S. \V. Leslie Hopkins, "V. :LVI. 'V. 1\1. Tait, \V. 1\1. J. C. Fanlkender, "V. ]\1. s. C. Cramer, J. 'V. T. ·V. \Vilson, "V. M. E.1\1. Logan, VV. 1\1. Jno. S. Taylor, ,V. 1\L tTo \V. Harness, \V. IV!. \Vm. 1\1. Treloar, W. 1\1. 7;I{. l\1. Deane, S. 'V. Jno. S. Steele, J. 'V'.* J. S. Hall, \V. 1\1.* A. 'V. Barnes, \V. M.* Jno. P. Harris. \V. lV1::<' J. T. Schwencke, W. 1\1.· C....-\.. Thompson, 'V. ]\1:. J. E. Bishop, J. 'V. C. 'V. l\tlartin, S. 'V.oX· S. G. Denny, l\L·'f ~T. R. }?'ucker, tJ. \V. 'Vm. R. Belt, S. vY. \V. P. Fister, lVL .J. N. Bricken, 'V. ~L E. E. Herriff, \V. 11. \V. F. Chappell, 'V. IVL* J. Ii. G'raham, S. \V".* T. Z. 1\1ay, 'V. M. A. B. I{linefelter, S. 'V. Geo. T. Claiborne, J. 'V. G. W. Ralston, ')"'". 1\1:. C. G. Kiessling, 'V. M. \Vm. A. 'Vear, 'V. IVr. J. C. England, W. M. N..J. Day, 'V. IV1. T. 'V. Benton, J. W. J. H. Sisson, W. M.

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Reptc.>;entatire. 399 G. B. Brown, S. \Y.* 404 G·. F. 'Vnson, 'V. lVI.* 406 Geo. Dalton, S. 'V. 407 Chas. 1\ioore, '\7". 1\1. E. J.Deal, .J. Vv"r.* 413 Carl \Vallace, \V. 1\1. 415 ''lm. Janes, 'V. 1\:1. F. M. Davis, J. 'V. 416 B. O. Harrison, ,V. 1\1. Louis .Jacobson, S. \V. 420 'Vm.Foden, 'V. l\:L Philip A. \Venzel, S. \V. Adam Fuhrman, .T. 'V. 422 Fred '\V. Ball, \V. ~I.~-: 423 S. L. Jewett, \V. 1\L 424 Archibald Francis, \V. ~L 425 H,. S. Hodges, "'V. M. 427 Zach'O'Briant, ,V. 1\1. 430 J. C. Faulkner, 'V. l\I. 433 "\V. L. l\ioulder, 'V. 1\L 437 'VID. 'VilSOD, 'V. 1\1. 438 Edwin Thatcher, \V. M. 440 B. L. Bowman, 'V. ]M:.~\ 441 R. B. Bllrns, '\V. M.* 443 I.;. C. Mc:El,vee, 'tV. 1\L Wm. E. Hoke, S. ,V. Otto F. Traubel, J. \V. 445 R. B. lVlcConnell, 'V. M. F. A. \Vind, S. W. C. lV1. Parker,.T. \V. 450 F. H. Hughes, S. 'V. 452 A. IV!. Sher,vood, \V. M.* 453 J. H. Parrish, \V. 1\'1. 455 Ct D. ~Tohnson, W. M::{457 H. Lee G·odfrey, \V. ~I. T. P. Rixey, S. W.* J. T. 'VeIls, J. \V. 460 E. F. Holle, S. "\V. . 461 Hina C. Schulz, 'V.~L* 470 B. E. Condon, \V. 1\'1. 471 D. F. Watson, M.* 473 J. A. Ingram, W. M. 475 Fred Lawrence, W. 1\1.

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476 C. L. Frost, 'V. 1\I. 478 F. C. Lea, 'V. 11.* 479 '\T. H. Allen, 'V. 1\1. 481 T. B. Sleoy, 'V. ill. 482 \V. E. Dawson, \V. 1\1. 488 'V. P.C":freeu, S. 'V. 484 S. 'V. Shinkle, 'V. 1\1. H. S. Jacobi, .J. 'V.+:485 'V. H. Lane, 'V. lVI.* 486 J. 'V. Stigall, 'V. 1\1. 489 J. E. Daugherty, S. 'V. G. R. Daugherty, J. \V.* 492 It. L. Price, 'V. 1\1.*

LEWISTOWN ...•...•...••...........

494 E. C. Glaves, 'V. 1\1. P. D. Arnold, .T. W.

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F. O. }\lcClary, \V.1VL* \V. B. Davis, .J. 'V.

B. F. Carlos, 'V. IVI. .A.• S. J. Beery, \V. :LVI. James O. Daugherty, 'V. IVL S. P. Smith, W. :LVI. Jno. l\1. Hayes, 'V. 1\1.

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522 VV..J. Nicks, 'V. 1\'1.* J. R. l\liller, J. Vv. 526 J. H. 'Vilkins, l\I. L. N. Colton, J. 'V.,,'f 527 S. Lessley, 'V. l\L+:528 F. 1\1. Russell, 'V. lVI. 529 \Vm. Perett, S. "\V. 531 M. C. Harrison, \V. 1\1J. S. Lawson, .J. \V. 534 Chas. Mayer, S. ""V. T. J. Dysert, J. 'V.. 536 J. L. Abernathy, W. 1VI. 537 U. G~ Forman, J. 'V. 540 R. C. Baker, J. 541 I. H. Sands, \V. :LVI:. 544 J. C. 'Vilkins, 'V. 1\:1.* R. Jesse, \V. l\L

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.J.4ppendLr. Lodge.

/)05

Representati've.

No. 544 .1. C. Wilkins, S. VV.* ~OUTH GATE....... 547 Leon Thalman, S. 'V.* CLINTON 548 C. H. Tietsort, W. M. ROSE HILL........................ 550 Frank G. Nifong, 'V. IV!. PENDLETON. 551 "'\tVro. London, vV. :LVI:.

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J A~IESPORT

GRAND LOpGE OFFICERS.

C. H. Briggs, Grand Jfaster. Campbell 'VeIls, Deputy Grand .liaster. Joseph C. Finagin, Grand Sen'ior l¥arden. John C. Yocum, Grand Junior Warden. Saml. :M. Kennard, Grand Treasurer. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary. Allan ~!cDowell, Grand Lectu1·er.

Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. Rev. Jas. M. Boone, Grand Chaplain. Ohas. ·S. Glaspell, G'rand Senior Deacon.

H. H. Hohenschild, Grand JuniQ1' Deacon.

Leroy B, Valliant, Grand .i.lla'rshal. A. L. Ross, Grand .2lfarshal. A. S. Houston, Grand Sword Beare1'. A. Fisher, G'rand Senior Ste'ward. R. E. L. Smith, Grand Junior Sf.ewaJ'cl. E. B. Jacobs Grand Pursuivant. Rev. 'V. F. Packard, Grand Orat.o/r. l

John W. Owens, Grand Tiler.

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. PAST GRAND :MASTERS.

John D. Vincil, St. Louis. Dorse~r Jamison, St.Louis. Thomas E. Garrett, St. Louis. Jos. S. Browne, St. Joseph. .Tohn R. Parson, St. Louis.

R. E. Anderson, Hannibal. A. ~r. Hough, Jefferson City. E. F. Allen, Kansas City.

J. B. Thomas, Albany. Jas. ,Yo Boyd, St. Joseph. Noah :M. Givan, Harrisonville. C. C. Woods, St. Louis.

'V. 1r.,villiams, Boonville. W. R. Stubblefield, St. Louis. F. J. Tygard, Butler.

PAST GRAND WARDES.

Martin Collins, Past Gran<.l SeJrior l·Varden.

G. L- Ap.-20.

A1J pendix.

[Oct.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVF..s.

John C. Yocum,' Washington. 'Vm. Richardson, Mississippi. Dorse~T A. Jamison, North Dakota. Thos. E. Garrett, Scotland. D. B. Farnsworth, Oregon. Emanuel F. Hartzell, Colorado. R. E. Anderson, ·Wisconsin. A. 1I. Hough, Alabama. E. F. Allen, :Maine. Jack P. Richardson, Florida. John D. VincH, Virginia. Geo. E. Mayhall, Delaware. Canlpbell 'VeIls, Georgia. John R. Parson, Idaho.

Martin Collins, Illinois.

'Vm. F. Kuhn, Kansas. ' 'Vm. R. Stubblefield, ,Manitoba. Howard \Vatson, ~finnesota. \Vm. A. Hall, Montana. Seymour Hoyt, Nevada. Jas. W. Boyd, New Jersey. Noah }flo Givan, Nev.r York. A. Fisher, North Carolina. B. F. Nelson, Ohio. C. C. Woods, Quebec. J08. S. Browne, South Dakota. C. H. Briggs, Tennessee. Allan McDowell, Texas. F. J. Tygard, Arkansas. L. B. Valliant, Nova Scotia.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

A. Fisher, Second District. J. J. Dillinger, Third District. O. W. Bolster, Fourth District. T. A. Dunn, Fifth District. J. E. Reese, Sixth District. Emanuel F. Hartzell, Eighth District. Z. T. Martin, Tenth District. Reuben Barner, Sr., Eleventh District. C. C. Bigger, Twelfth District. S. R. Wood, Thirteenth District. Geo. E. Mayhall, Fourteenth District. E. T. Miller, Sixteenth District. A. J. Colman, Nineteenth District. V. F. Boor, Twentieth District. C. L. Frost, Twenty-First District. A. L. Ross, Twenty-Third District. A. S. Houston, TwentJT-Fifth District. P. P. Ellis,l'wenty-Sixth District. Chas. VV. Meyer, Twenty-Seventh District. Chas. J. Walker, Twenty·Eighth District.

,v. S. Epperson, Twenty-Ninth District. Juo. T. Short, Thirtieth District. Howard 'VYatsOll, rrhirty-Third District. Cyrus H.•Jones, Thirty·Fourth District. T. T. G-arnett, Thirty-Fifth District. Jas. L. EllistOl1, Thirty-Seventh District. ;J. W. Fat'ris, Thirty-Eighth District. \V. B. Dunnegan, Thirty.Ninth District. Seymour Ho:yt. Fortieth District. R. L. vVardiu, Forty·First District. Harmon Cline, Forty-Second District. T. G. Goldsmith, Forty-Third District. T. 'V. Cotton, Forty-Fifth District. F. A. Kage, Forty-Seventh District. Jas. A. Boone, Forty-Eighth District. W. H. Oathout, Forty-Ninth District. L. W. Cotton, Fiftieth District. Geo. E. ~Iatthews, Fifty-First District.

J'ohn E. Adamson, Fifty-Third District.

1900.J

Appendi;c.

307

PAST MASTERS.

Name. LodgG. Jno. H. Deems ~lissouri ....•....................• "'"I'm. Gillaspie J\1issouri J as. A. Harris )':1issouri J. L. Isaacs J\:1issouri V\Tm. H. l\fayo !\:1issonri V. O. Saunders l\:1issouri F. G. Boehme '" e:. •. ~:1eridian Archibald Carr Beacon ..•......................... Juo. S. Beggs George "\Vashington ......•. . . . . . . . . . B. V. Chase George 'Vashington D. C. Gilchrist George ,\Yashington Jno. Greenough George '\Vashington.................. P. J. Heuer George \Yashington F. P. Jones :~George \Vashington Henry Lihou George '\Vashington •.•.............. Wilber F. Parker George 'Yashington W. H. Stone George "1'ashington................. Chas. ,Yo vVaughop George 'Vashington J. P. Nesbit 1\leml)hi:s .....•.................... Thos. F. Hurd Paris Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. B. Betts Naphtali ........•................. Dr. H. J. McKelIops Naphtali Geo. Pierce Naphtali C. W. Bolster :Jlercer "Vm. Dodds l\lt. :Morluh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Thos. Nolan l\It. l\loriah o' C. F. Tullock 0 Bismarck 0...... Jno. To Short ......•...... o•• Tefferson .........••............... H. S. Baxter I~onhomme ~ J. 1\tI. Brown. I~onhomme . Jos. R.. Penn I;'ulton H. l\I. Pettis "rakanda Edwin P. Ambler Polar Stat' . Philip Rodan. Polar Star .....•........ Thos. Seal 1)01a1' Star Leroy B. Valliant Polar Star W. D. Crandall Brookfield . o. S. J. Howard .. Russellville o. ••• Geo. J. Berne J~rwin Ho Elhim. I~rwin . m. Fetlerborn Erwin 1-1. W. Henselmann .•..... Erwin F. H. Wo Krenning F}rwin l\Ial'tin Collins ... Occidental G. N. Heimburger Occidental Harry Ao Kruger .. Occidental AnstinP. Oliver. o' o' ••••••••••• Occidental o' ••• Eo L. Schlieffarth o. Occidental ......•................. F. Broz .... ()rient Francais ..... F. E. Bruton Sturgeon 00

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AppendiJ;. Name.

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Gib. W. Carson ...............• Pride of the West.................. M. L. Cohn Pride of the West E. W. League .................• Pride of the West L. A. Burkhardt California E. B. Fulks California ......................•.. Jas. W. Boyd Zeredatha John C. Lyons Good Hope .....................••. F. W. Mott Good Elope G. W. Whitcomb r{ansas City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Moses Ely. , Keystone .......................•.. Robt. M. Hanna Keystone .. i;,. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • J os. Horrocks "' Keystone .. . . . . . . . .. W. Q. Marcon Keystone R. A. O'Neil Keystone Wm. Richardson !{eystone John B. Schmidt Keystone 'V\7. K. Spinney Keystone ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chas. E. Prettyman Neosho W. L. Crump Lodge of Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. J. L. Bowman o\.urora Michael Cooke Aurora J. R. Parson AtlrOra Wm. Sessinghaus Aurora R. S. Eddy Solomon D. B. Farnsworth .............• Solomon ........................•• A. P. Frame .................•• "rm. D. l\Iuir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Christian Meyers ..............• Cosmos Jno. Nolde ...................• Cosmos Eden Reed Cosmos Simon Suss Cosmos R. L. Warden Osage G. vV". C. Rose ................• Ashlar Joe Burnett New London Geo. E. 1\!ayhall New London F. W. Webb Cuba Wm. T. Newman Corner-Stone A. C. Robinson ..............•• Corner-Stone Jas. A. Smith :' 0'''' • • • • • • • • • • Corner-Stone Emanuel F. Hartzell Charity ~ . •. H. A. Halfuld l\:Ioberly R. Barnitz, Jr ..............••• Chillicothe .....................•.. Frank D. Gildersleeve Benton Chas. S. Moffitt Tuscan B. F. Nelson .................•• Tuscan Fred. A. Smith Tuscan J. R. McLauchlan Hiram Jas. W. Breckenridge Itaska. A. Fuhrman ~ Itaska Jacob Lampert Itaska R. ]rIo Hyams Anchor Jas. H. Absalom ............•.. West Gate......................... Thos. Brown West Gate Edward McGuigan West Gate Peter Steinmann West Gate 0••••••••••••••••

No.

179 179 179 183 183 189 218 218 220 243 243 243 243 243 243 ~'43

243 247 259 267 267 267 267 271 271 277 282 282 282 282 303 306 307 307 312 323 323 323 331 344 333 353 360 360 360 362 420 420 420 443 445 445 445 445

1900.J

309

Na'me. Lodge. M. D. Strait \\·est Gate......................... Robt. J. Loyd " Lambskin C. A. Dunnavant Kirkwood Jas. B.Wilde Kirkwood A. J. Colman Platte City .•...................... Z. T. Martin Lathrop F. E. Bower ...•............... Ga.te City C. Hanson ....•............... Conway Leon Thalman South Gate .•...................... Ed. C. Carroll Hose Hill Wm. H. Hawken Rose Hill Howard Watson ~ Rose Hill

So. 445 4t30 484 484 504 506 5::::2 528 547 550 550 550

Fraternally submitted t

CHAS. .A. THOl\IPSON, "Vl\f. E. HOKE, V"flVL H. CARPENTER, R. H. C...- \FFALL, CYRUS H. JONES,

Oommittee.

INDEX . .Lt\ Absence-Leave of Granted Annual Meeting " " Openillg ~ " " Closing " Address of' Grand l\laster " " COlllrnittee on, appointed "" "Report of Appeals " Reports of Con1mittee 011 Accounts, COillluittee 011, Appointed

Report of Comnlittee

011

Addresses of Grand Secretaries.路 Annual Election Annual Conlmunication 1901, Tinle of Amendlnents to By-La"\\"s introduced " proposed and laid over ~, to Constitution introduced " to By-Laws adopted " "special order " "rEtiected Aclclendull1 Assets

76 3 4

97 4-16 4 40 20

fJ4-76 39

58-61 41)]).104, 165 81 100 3f), 37, 49 103 36,95 58, 76,92 62, 78 62, 76, 89 97 20

B Biographical Blanks for Returns Board of Directors of "Home," Report of President and Officers ~ App. Boards of Relief, Reports of " "Report of Committee on Burial Service

101 20

247 77 83 62

312

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C CantonPropertJr 18 Credentials, Committee Appointed 4 "Report of 4; App. 295 " Cha~ity, Report of COlnlnittee ~""""""""""'.'" 82 Charters Granted, 1900 100 17 " Issued, 1899 " Arrested " 18, 19 " Duplicate 17 Surrendered : 17 " 56 Chartered Lodges, Report of Committee on 13 Centennial Anniversary death of Geo. "\Vasbington Corner-Stones 19 Craft, Financial State of 21 COlumittees, Special, Appointed 39 Standing, Appointed 39 " " "Chairn1ell of 96 9 Complaints against Worshipful l\1asters Civil Bend Lod.ge, No. 409 19 Correspondence, Report on, Presented 26 " "~' App. 1-163 Commissions issued 7, 17, 18 Commissions received 18 t •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

D Desecration of Hall. 10-12 Decisions of Grand Master ~ 7-9 Dispensations, Special" Gra11ted ~ 6 " Lodges Ullder 18 " Refused ' 6 D. D. Grand Masters, Report of Conlmittee 011.....•....••••••. 84 "Reports of. App. 214-246 " " " " "List of Appointed ~ 98 "Lecturers, List of. ~ 99 " Districts and District Deputy Grand Masters App. 274

1900.J

313

Deaths, List of 5; App. 170-175 Dead Lodges, List of Aj)p. 264 Dedication of Halls 19 Deeds of Trallsfel 18 Delinquent Lodges 17, 20 Defunct Lodges 17 District Deputy Grand 11:asters Appointed 98 ~ 18 Duplicate Charters

E Ellis, Erwin, Memorial page set apart Exemplification of Work Election of Grand Officers Excl1ange Expulsions Reported

61, 113 50, 80 81 21 · App. 181

F Financial Standing of Gralld Lodge 21 " Tables ~4pp. 200-213 Foreign Correspondellce, Report on, Presented 26 H " "" •••••• App. 1-163 Fraternal Dead 5, 51 q

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·G Galveston sufferers, donation to 94 Grand Lodge Entertained by tile Honle Children 4 Opened 4 " " Closed · 97 " " 36 " " Constitution, Amendments to 21 " l\lembership " Dues 17 " " 18, 20-22 " " Funds Property 18 " " Returns 16, ··20 "

314

Index.

[Oct.

Grand Re'presentatives .A.. ppointed 18 ~, " near other Gral1d Lodges, List of 18; App. 166, 167 Grand Representatives fronl other Grand Lodges, near Grand Lodge of lVlissouri, List of 18; AiJ}J. 168,169 Grand Lodg~ Representatives Presellt · A1JP· 295 " " Proceedings 20 Grand l\:Iaster, Address of ~ ~ 5-16 " " " Report 011 ~........ • ......•.........•.. 40 " "Decisions of 7-9 " "Recommendations of 15 Grand Lodge of I{ansas, visit to 12 Grand Secretary, Report of 16-22 " " Recapitulation of .' A1JP' 263 " " Statel11ent of AJ]p. 186-213 " " Supplenlental Report of 97 App. 164, 165 " Secretaries, List of Grand Treasurer, Report of 22-25 " Lecturer, Report of 2G-36 " Officers, Election of , 81 Grand Officers Installed (1900) 95 0

L\...ppointed

Hall, Lee A., P. G. lVI., Death Announced , 5 Report of Con1mittee on 54 l\{emorial 'rablet .. , 105 "Home," Masonic, Mention of, by Grand 1Jaster '" .15 " " Report on 1G; App. 247

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Directors Chosen Visiting Oommittee Appointed " "Report of

Historical Comnlittee, Report of

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93 39 91 38

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Inrle.c.

1 Instruction, Lodges of Illstallation. ··

5, 37 95

Jurisprudence, Report of COlunlittee on

80,81, 86

Ie Kansas Grand I-lodge, visit to I{eene, I-larry, P. G. 1f., De~th Announced

Report of C0111111ittee on 1fenlorial Tablet I{ing Hill Lodge, No. 376

12 5

54 107 H

L Leave of Absence Grallted Laying Corner-Stones Linn Lodge, No. 66 Lodges of Instructioll Under Dispensation "

76 6, 19 19 5 17 " Consolidatecl 17 Lodges, UncleI' Dispe11satiol1, Report of C0111111ittee 011 78 H According to Districts r1J)p. 274 " Ne\v, Chartered 17,100 " Dead, List of App. 264

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N Ne\v Lodges Non-PaYlnent of Dues ." Suspell~ions for " Non-Reporting Lodges

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o Obituaries, COIDnlittee 011, Appointed 39 Report of COll11nittee 011........ . 51 " Official Acts of Grand Master 5-16 Officers, Grand, Present 3; App. 305 " "Elected 81 " "Illstalled 95 " "Appoillted 96 Officers, Past Grand, in Attendance App. 305 " " " i n tIle Past, List of App. 272 " " "Biographical Sketch of 101 ~ 20 Outstanding Dues 4 Opening Prayer Oration by Grand Orator 41-49 Orear, Leslie, "Grd. Jun. Ste\vard, Deatll Anl10unced 5 53 Report of Committee on Memorial rrablet . 111

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