1901 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

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GRAND LODGE OF MO. 1901-1902 . • J. C. FINAGIN, St. Louis JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City WILLIAM F. KUHN, Kansas City LEROY B. VALLIANT, St. Lonie SAMUEL M. KENNARD, St. Louis JOHN D. VINCIL, St. Louis* ALLAN McDOWELL, St. Lonis REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Nevada REV. K. M. DEAN, Mexico A. S. HOUSTON, Mexico D. M. WILSON, Milan HOWARD WATSON, St. Louis T. A. DUNN, Bethany JOHN T. SHORT, Jefferson City E. F. HARTZELL, St. Joseph CYRUS H. JONES, Ro11a H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon E. A. KRAUTHOFF, Kansas City W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis

arand Mastel'. D. Grand Master. G. Senior Wal·den. G. Junior Warden. G. Treasurer. G. Secretary. G. Lecturer. G. Chaplain. G. Chaplain. G. Sen. Deacon. G. Jun. Deacon. G. Sen. St£1l1al·d. G. Jun. Steward. G. Marshal. 0. Marshal. G. S1IJord Beat·er. G. PlIrsuil1ant. G. Orator. G. Orator. G. Tiler.

* Also COmmittee on Foreign Correspondence.

• NOTE.-All letters for the Grand Lecturer should be addressed to care of the Grand secretary. 510 Pine Street, who wlll deliver them.

CAMPBELL

WELLS,

PLATTE CITY, Mo., GRAND

l\IASTER, 1900-1901.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

EIGHTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

"T. GRAND LODGE A. F.

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A. M.

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ST. LOUIS, OCTOBER 15, A. D., 1901; A. L., 5901.

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ST. LOUIS: WOODWARD & TrERNAX PRINTING CO., 309 to 325 N. Third St.

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OFFICIAL PROCEEI)INGS OF THE

EIGHl"'Y-~"'IRS'l'

ANNUAL COMMUNICArrION OF TIlE

l\I. W. GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A. M., STATE

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'The Eighty.:First Annual Communication of the lVlost 'Vorshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 17th Street and Lucas Place, St. Louis, Mo., October 15, 1901, at 10 o'clock A. M. There were present the following Grand Officers: CAMPBELL WELLS •JOSEPH C. FINAGIN JOHN C. yOCUM : WILLIAM J1'. KUHN SA~1UErJ M. KENNARD JOHN D. VINCIL ALLAN McDOWELL REV. JOHN H. MILLER REV. J. T. M. JOHNSTON LEROY B. VALLIANT A. FISHER A. S. HOUSTON C. C. PRETTYMAN FRED. A. KAGE JOHN T. SHORT E. F. HARTZELL CYRUS H. JONES WALTER WILLIAMS T. A. DUNN JOHN W. OWEN

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M. W. Grand Master. R. lV. Deputy Grand Ma~te1·. R. W. Grand Senior Warden. R. lV. Grand Junior Warden. R. lV. Grand Treasurer. M. lV. Grand Secretary. R. lV. Grand Lecture1·. : R. IV. Grand Ohaplain. R. lV. Grand Ohaplain. Grand Senior Deacon. GranllJuni01·1Jeacon. Grand Senior Stewal·d. Grand .Junior Steward. · ·GrandMarshal. Grand Marshal. Grand Sword Bearer. Grand Pursuivant. · Grand Orator. Grand Orator. : Grand Tiler.

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OPENING.

The 1Iost \Vorshipful Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE VORM by the Grand Master, assisted by other Grand Officers, preceded by appropriate music. Prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. H. Miller. A constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge'ready for business. , Following the opening of the session W. Bro. A. C. Stewart, representing the Scottish Rite Order, delivered a very cordial and fraternal address of welcome to the Grand Lodge, and tendered to the Body the use of their Cathedral. The address was highly appreciated by the members present. The Grand Master indicated his wish that the Grand Secretary should respqnd to the address of welcome, which was done. CREDENTIALS.

The following Brethren were appointed co'mmittee on credentials: John 1-1. \Vankelman, \Vm. H. Carpenter, Geo. H. Daniel, C. H. Hoffman. The committee reported representatives of 304 Lodges present. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

M. \V. Bro. Cail1pbell "VeIls, Grand Master" presented his Annual Address, which was referred to a committee of Past Grand l\1asters, consisting of the following named Brethren: , .John D. Vincil, Thos. E. Garrett, R. E. Anderson, N. 1"1. Givan, .los'. S. Browne, \V. R. Stubblefield, A. M. Dockery, C. C: \Voods, R. F. Stevenson, .J. 'V. Boyd, M. "Tilliams, John R. Parson, A. 1\1. Hough, D. A. Jamison, F. J. Tygard, E., F. Allen, 'C. II. Briggs. '

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The Deputy Grand Master, Jos. C. Finagin, announced that M. W. Bro. E. F. Allen will serve as Chairman of the Committee. The following is the address of the Grand Master: ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER. To the M. W. Gmnd Lodge, A. F. & A. M., ot the State ot Missouri:

BRETHREN :-Occupying, as I do, by your favor, the exalted and honorable position of Grand Master of our Order in the State of Missouri, it is now my pleasure to give to each of yo_u a most cordial and fraternal greeting. and to heartily welcome you to participation in this, the Eighty-First Annual Communication of the M. VV. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of the great commonwealth of Missouri. You have laid aside the working tools of your respective vocations, left your homes and families, and in the name of God, our Supreme, Gracious and Divine Master, have come to this general assembly of the most ancient and honorable fraternity of earth, because, animated by a love of our institutions, and a sincere desire to conserve the harmony and promote the best interests of the Craft. you were willing to make whateve~ sacrifice was necessary, that . we might thus meet together to review the labors of the' year, profit by its lessons, and, inspired by its success, and assisted by Divine wisdom, which we here invoke, we might mark upon our trestleboard such designs as will guide the Craft of our great State into larger fields of usefulness for the year to come, so that our labors may redound to the glory or' God, and the blessings of our fellow ll1â&#x201A;Źn.

Appreciating the great honor that you conferred upon me one year ago, in calling me to be the leader of the Craft in this, the first year of the new century, I at once gave myself, with \vhatever talent I possessed, to the work which you committed to my care. For whatever success has attended my efforts, I desire to render praise and thanksgiving to Him, in whom, as Masons, we put our trust, and from whom all blessings flow, for his loving kindness and tender mercy has attended me, and not me only, but all our Craft, even to this hour. To you, Brethren of the Craft, I am indebted for the respect, consideration and co-operation that you have so kindly shown me, and that has rendered possible the .work that has been accomplished.

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And confident, a!', I am, that the same kindly co-operation wi.ll be given me as your presiding officer. during the sittings of this communication, it is with pleasure, al~"d, I trust, with pardonable pride, that I offer for your consideration the record of our year',s labors. But before,' we enter upon matters of business, we pause a moment. in the remembrance of the fact that not all who have wrought with us in other days are here this morning. During the year our beloved and M. W. Past Grand Master, Benton H. Ingram, at the call of our Supreme and Divine Master, laid down'the working tools of this earth life, and has entered upon the joys and honors of the, Celestial Lodge above. I

M. "V. Bro. Ingram died while on a business trip to "Maryville, Mo., November 10, 1900. I was immediately notified by wire by R. W. Bro. Ira V. McMillan, and accompanied the remains to his .home in Kansas City, where the brethren took charge 'of all arrangements, and conducted the family with the remains to his old home in Sedalia, Mo., where Bro. Ingram still held his Lodge membership, und where he had spent a long and useful Masonic life. I convened a Specific 'Grand Lodge at Sedalia on Tuesday, November 13, 1900, and assisted by R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer; paid the last honors to our Brother.. One of the Masonic Bodies to which he belonged has well said, "A bright and shining light has vanished. In the morning we beheld its halo, and at high twelve its full glory and beauty, then it was gone. Brother Ingram had done his work well th.at was laid out on the trestle-board for him, and could meet death undismayed. It was his ambition and delight to impart Masonic instruction to his 'less informed brethren,' and there are many beautiful and fadeless'memories that will cling to his name like garlands of evergreen, and many good and charitable deeds stand to his credit in the pages of his life and labors." -Nor does this number the death roll for the year. Other brethren who, perhaps, in their 'own stations were just as worthy as he, will also be given proper notice by the Committee on Obituaries. INSTALLATION OF GRAND THEASUHEH.

R. 'V. Bro. Samuel M. Kennard, having been re-elected as Grand Treasurer, but not being present at. the Grand Lodge for installation, I authorized M. 'V. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison to act as my Deputy to install him into said office.

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OFFICIAL ACTS.

Immediately following the clo~e of the last Annual Communica路 tion, I performed my first official act in the appointment, as required by law, of fifty-five 'District Deputy GrandMasters, whose commissions were issued from the office of the Grand Secretary, and duly forwarded. R. W. Bro. James N. Elliston, of the Thirty-seventh District, having resigned,'1 appointed Brother Charles H. Williams, of Clinton, Mo. 1 also appointed committee to revise the Burial Service now in usc, in accordance with your resolution to that effect, on page sixty-two, Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1900, consisting of M. W. Bros. John D. Vincil, James W. Boyd, and William M. Williams. 1 also. appointed the Chairmen of the several Standing Committees, a list of which was published in the Proceedings of the 路last Annual Communication. Charters having been recommended to seven Lodges by the Comm'ittce on Lodges U. D. in its repo'rt, which was adopted, the same were duly issued, each Lodge being set to work'in the manner . prescribed bylaw.

GALVESTON SUf<'!<'EHEHS.

Just prior to clos.ing the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, it being too late to again assemble the Ways and Means Committee for action thereon, as required by our By-Laws in all matters appropriating funds of this Grand Lodge, by your resolution, on page ninety-four, Grand Lodge Proceedings, you authorized me to pay to our suffering brethren in Galveston the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) by and with the consent of the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. 1 immediately wrote to M. W. Bro. J. B. Thomas, at Albany, Mo., who is Chairman of said Committee, and, receiving his hearty approval of the donation, I instructed the G~and Secretary to send the amount designated, which was promptly done. OFFICIAL BONDS.

The bonds of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary were delivered to me by my predecessor in office immediately following my in!;itallation.

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. The bond of the Grand Treasurer is in the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00), and is signed by Samuel M. Kennard, as principal, and John Kennard, George A. Meinberg, and Richard M. Scruggs, as sureties.

The bond the Grand Secretary is in the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), and is signed tiy John D. Vincil, as principal, and Pinckney French, R. C. Blackmer, H. H. Hohenschild, William A. Hall,.and Howard Watson, as sureties. Upon examination, I found these to be the same instruments which had been approved by former Grand Masters, being what are called continuing bonds. and after making careful inquiry as to tbe Bluety, I approved the same, and will deliver them to my successor in office. However, I do not altogether approve of personal continuing bonds. By your laws, you require the Grand Master to examine and approve these bonds. All men are subject to financial reverses. How often, indeed, are we surprised to learn that a once prominent and succesRful business or profe~sional man is unable to meet his obligations! You can readily see how difficult it is for a Grand Master, residing in a distant section of the State, to ascer路 tain definitely whether or not the surety on these instruments is sufficient. Even though it were sufficient at the time of his approval, in a few months. without his. knowledge, it might have so depre-. dated as to render them worthless. Recognizing this fact, the business world has adopted the method of exacting official bonds, guaranteed by a reliable surety ,company, of which there are now many, and I recommend to this Grand Body that hereafter the Grand Treasurer and Grand路 Secretary be required to furnish the Grand Master with bonds so guaranteed. the expenses of the same to be paid out of the funds of the 'Grand Lodge. This recommendation was made, by a former, Grand Master, and, doubtless, overlooked, but I since路rely hope that you will take definite action at this Communication. It is opportune that this should be done now, when the character, integrity, and competency of the officials in question permit of no reflection. MAT'J'EHS REFERHED TO THE GRAND MASTER BY THK LAST ANNUAL COl\On,NICATION OF 'I'HE GRAND I,ODGE.

SHEI,DON LODGE CASE.-Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances, in its adopted report on page seventy-four, Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1900, recommended that the matter of Sheldon Lodge, No. 371, be referred to me, to take such action in regard thereto as I

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might feel justified in doing under the facts and law. The case was in reference to an alleged allowance from the funds of the Lodge in favor of a Brother for the printing of his address, delivered at a picnic given under the auspices of the Lodge at Sheldon, Mo., on St..John's Day, June 24, 1900. The questions at issue were as to the legality and regularity of the proceedings, by which said funds were appropria.ted, and the right of the Lodge to use its funds for such a purpose. After a c~reful examination of all the papers submitted to me, some of which, as stated by your committee, were not J)roperly authenticated, and a personal investigation with officers and members of Sheldon Lodge, No. 371, as well as with the Deputy Grand Master of the District in which said Lodge is located, I decided that Sheldon Lodge had the right and privilege' of expending the amount o( money in question for the purpose of printing the address of Hev. Bro. J. J. Reed at the picnic given under the auspices of said Lodge, and that the proceedings in exercising said right were regular and lawful, and that, in my opinion, it was a wise and proper expenditure. of the funds of said Lodge. All. of the papers in the case, and a printed copy of the address is herewith submitted. CASE OF MRS. E. COLES, OF PALMYRA.-Your Committee on Charity, in its adopt~d report, on page eighty-three, Grand ~odge Proceedings, 1900, recommended the reference to me of the application for aid of Mrs. E. Coles, widow of Thomas J. Coles, formerly of Palmyra, Mo., owing to its inability. at that time, to ascertain definitely whether or not Thomas J. Coles was a member in good standing at the time of his death. i: ascertained, through correspondence with R. W. Bro. George E. Mayhall, Deputy Grand Master, -Fourteenth District, and some of the older members of Palmyra Lodge, No. 18, that Thomas J. Coles was expelled from that Lodge for unmasonic conduct many years ago', and left the country for parts unknown. Acting upon this information, I did not authorize the Grand Secretary to send the one hundred dollars to his widow, which I would have been empowered, and expected to do, by.your action one year ago, had it been discovered that Thomas J. Coles was a member i!l good standing at the time of his death, but dismissed the matter. WEAK LODGES. Your Committee on Chartered Lodges, in its adopted report, on page fifty-seven, Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1900, directed me to in路 struct my Deputies in those Districts wherein are situated the

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Lodges whose membership had fallen below the charter requirement, to examine into their condition, and endeavor to restore them to renewed activity. Agreeably to said direction, on November 5, 1900, I communicated by letter with the Deputy Grand Masters in regard to the folIowing Lodg0s: Nos. 154, 161~ 166, 173, and 223, receiving reports from all of thE:m requesting time to visit said Lodges, and try to infuse new life into them, stating that the membership, though small, was almo~t entirely composed of old and faithful Masons, who disliked to give up what had been their Masonic home for so many years. Further time was granted, and I am happy to state that since that time I have received very favorable reports from some of these Lodges.

CHAltTEBS AHHESTED.

On October 23, 1900, I requested the Grand Secretary to send notices to the five Lodges which were delinquent in their dues and reports to the Grand Lodge, and also sent them notices myself requiring them to show cause why their Charters should not be &,rrested for such delinquency. Four of the' five Lodges reported and paid their dues in a short time. The fifth, being Exeter Lodge, No. 514, located at Exeter, Mo., paid no attention to the notice. Believing that this Lodge ha'd ceased to accomplish the mission of the fraternity, as well as for failure to make returns, on March 8, 1901, oy my order, R. W. Bro. John E. Adamson, Deputy Grand Master for that District, visited said Lodge and arrested its Charter, which I delivered into the hands of the Grand Secretary.

DUPLICATE CHA.HTEHS.

I have ordered duplicate Charters issued as follows, to-wit: To Kingsville Lodge, No. 313, their Charter having been lost by fire at the time of the burning of their hall. To Cecil Lodge, No. 454, whose Charter was destroyed by the cyclone which wrecked their hall. To Amit.y Lodge, No. 373, their Charter, together with their hall, having been destroye~ by fire.

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I)ISPENSATlOl'i S.

I granted dispensations for the formation of new Lodges, as follows: Louisville. at Louisville, Lincoln County. Jacoby, 9.t Darlington, Gentry County. Ionic, at Desloge, St. Francois County. Ivanhoe, at Kansas City. Boone, at Columbia, Boone County. Malta, at Malta Bend, Saline County. Richland, at Richland, Pulaski County. I am 路fully in accord with the views of my predecessors for several years, that it is better to have fewer Lodges and strong in numbers than too many whose interests are conflicting, thereby weakening several of them, and, in many instances, causing a Lodge to terminate a useless existence by a lingering death. In each case the law was strictly complied with, and careful investigation made, fully convincing me that the best interests of the Craft would be subserved by tbe formation of Lodges at the several places named, and that their establishment would not materially affect the prosperity or membership of Lodges already in existence. Dispensations have been granted to Lodges to remove to new halls after the same were examined and approved as to their con路 venience and safety by Deputy Grand Masters, or some Brother deputized for that purpose. Dispensations have been granted to Lodges to hold election of office"rs, after having pre~ented to me satisfactory rea~ons for not holding the same at the times specified in their By-Laws, also to hold special elections to fill vacancies created by the removal from the jurisdiction, death or refusal to be installed of a principal officer. Dispensations have been granted to Lodges to reballot on petitions for the degrees which have been rejected, good and sufficient reasons having heen presented to me for the same, requiring, in most instances, :t petition to that effect to be sent to me, signed by all the members present at the time petition was rejected. Several requests were made of me to grant dispensations to appear in public ill Lodge regalia other" than on Masonic occasions, all of which I refused except one, it being the occasion of a picnic _ and barbecue given under the auspices of a Lodge, the. proceeds of the same to be used by it for charitable purposes.

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r have repeatedly refused to grant dispensations to examine candidates and confer degrees out of time, or to confer more than one degree on a candidate at t.he same Co~munication. This would be directly contrary to the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which the Grand Master has no power to suspend, and such requests would not so frequently be made of Grand Masters, if the brethren. would pay more attention to the law, or consult with some of their "wellinformed brethren." Dispensation was refused to a Lodge to hold special election to fill va.,cancy caused by the removal of W. M. from the jurisdiction, I holding that the S. W. should assume charge of the Lodge. r refused to grant a dispensation to a Lodge to perform the funeral ceremony over the remains of a departed Brother some time after he had b"een buried. In only one instance was r asked. to grant a dispensation to issue a circular letter asking for financial assistance, and not deeming the same of sufficient importance to claim the attention of the Lodges throughout the jurisdiction, I declined to do so, as in view of former precedents, and my own experience, such dispensations should be granted only wben great emergency exists, or the interests of the Craft at large demand it.

MASONlC HOME APPROPRIATION.

On page ninety, Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1900, by the adopted report of your Committee on Ways and Means, you appropriated out of the surplus funds of the Grand Lodge, the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), for the purpose of assisting in the erection of a building, to be known as the Old Folks' Building at the Masonic Home. On January 22, 1901, I received a communication from the Grand Secretary notifying me that the Executive Committee of the Masonic Home Board were in need of the money. I also ascertained that to draw a warrant on the Treasurer for the am0.tlllt would cause a deficit before the end of the Masonic year. I, therefore, instructed him to make a requisition on the Grand Treasurer tor the Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) in bonds which we held as an investment of the Grand Lodge, and turn the same over to the Secretary of the Masonic Home in payment of your appropriation, whieh was accordingly done. For this action I ask your approval.

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LABELS ON GRAND LODGE l'ORTRAiTS.

The Grand Lodge' has in the office of the Grand Secretary fiftyfive oil portraits of Past Grand Officers, many of whom have passed away 路so long ago that there are few among us who even know who tliey were. After having the Grand Secretary make a correct list of the same, and ascertaining that a small metal portrait plate could' be obtained at the 10\',,- price of fifty cents each, on which could be engraved the names and years of service of these distinguished brethren, I ordered the Grand Secretary to have the work done, and draw a warrant for the payment of the amount on the Grand Treasurer. So often have I heard the question asked, "Whose picture is that?" or "'''lho was this man?" that I felt justified in authorizing this expenditure of your funds. For this action I ask your approval. INVASION OF ,lURI8DICTION.

Complaint has been made to me in several instances, where a Lodge has conferred the degrees of Masonry upon a candidate who resided in' the jurisdiction of another Lodge, but I have succeeded in settling their differences without serious trouble. One instance I deem worthy of special mention. I received a copy of resolutions. under the seal of the Lodge, which were unanimously adopted in West Gate Lodge, No. 445, in the City of St. Louis, complaining that Tyro Lodge, No. 12, located at Caledonia, Mo., did, in the year A. D. 1900, without waiver of jurisdiction, in violation of Section 187, Grand Lodge By-Laws, ronfer the degree~ of Masonry on one W. E. Godbey, then and for several years past residing at No. 6137 Columbia Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., and who for the eight years last past had been employed as a teacher in -the High Schools of said city, and who had at divers times registered and voted at National, State, and Municipal elections in said city, as a resident. Said resolutions also complained that said Tyro Lodge, No. 12, should be required to surrender the fees received for said degrees, and be subjected to such other discipline as might be deemed just and proper. After a 'careful investigation, I discovered that Tyro Lodge had unintentionally erred in conferring the degrees upon Mr. Godbey, as it was his custom to spend that portion 'of every year, not occupied as High School teacher, in 路Caledonia, where he still maintained a summer home, and had conducted for him a merc<tntile business in which he was formerly engaged. The brethren of Tyro Lodge deserve no censure for their action. However, as the legal

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df,mand had been made, it was proper for the fee to be surrendered, but, as it would be very difficult to properly apportion so small a sum aihong all of the Lodges in the city of St: Louis, which' charge different amounts as fees for the degrees,I deemed it just and equitable, and so ordered, that the amount in question be paid to the Secretary of the Masonic Board of Relief of St. Louis, which i'5 supported by all of the Lodges in the city in proportion to the number of degrees conferred by each Lodge. SCHOOLS AND STATE LODGES OF

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At the last Annual Communication the Grand Lodge appropriated, very wisely, in my judgment, the sum of $800.00 for the purpose of holding schools of instruction for the bene~t of District Lecturers. These were hâ&#x201A;Źld in Moberly, November 15th, 16th and 17th; Kansas City, November 19th, 20th and 21st; Springfield, December 6th, 7th and 8th, and St. Louis, December 10th, l~th and 12th, all of which I attended. R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, had charge of these schools and had the opportunity of meeting nearly all of his Deputy Lecturers and drilling ~hem thoroughly in the work, in which he was assisted by R. W. Bro. William A. HaJl, Deputy Lecturer for the City of St. Louis. I am satisfied much good was accomplished by these meetings in refreshing the memories of the old Lecturers and training the new ones so that all could go forth on their year's work well prepared to properly instrnct the brethren in their respective Districts. State Lodges of Instruction were held at Maryville, November 22d, 23d and 24th; at Nevada, December 13th, 14th and 15th; at St. Louis, January 10th, 11th and 12th; at Poplar Bluff, January 14th, 15th and 16th; at West Plains, January 17th, 18th' and 19th; at Clint.on, January 28th, 29th and 30th; at Joplin, January 31st, February 1st and 2d; at Marshall, February 7th, 8th and 9th; at Jefferson City, February 12th, 13th and 14th; at Kirksville, February 18th, J ÂŁlth and 20th; at Kahoka, February 21st, 22d and 23d; at Boonville, March 6th, 7th and 8th; at Rolla, May 28th, 29th and 30th; at Linneus, September 16th, 17th and 18th; at Paris, September 19th, 20th and 21st; at Chillicothe, September 23d, 24th and 25th; at Platte City, September 26th, 27th and 28th; and at Moberly, October 3d, 4th and 5th., At all of these I presided, except the meeting at Rolla, which I was, through sickness, denied the privilege of attending, and which was conducted by R. W. Bro. Joseph C. F'inagin, Deputy Grand Master. With one or two exceptions, these

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meetings were largely attended by officers of Lodges in the respective neighborhoods, anxious to perfect themselves in the wOrk cf the ritual. A special feature of these Lodges were the able and instructive addresses deliv,ered at the close of the sessions by wellinformed Masons. I was kindly favored in this respect by M. VlT. Bros. Hough, Givan, Vincil, Briggs and Williams, and R. W. Bros. Finagin, Yoeum, Kuhn, Dunn, Valliant, Houston, Miller and others. The work was in charge of R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, who for thirty-one consecutive years has faithfully and skillfully performed this duty for you and to whose persistent endeavors is due the present high standard of ritualistic work throughout this jurisdiction, of which all Missouri Masons are proud. Only those who have served with him and wondered at the everlasting patience which char3.Cterizes his labors can fully appreciate this "Grand Old Man" in Missouri Freemasonry. Long may .he be spared us to continue this work!

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On October 15, 1900, I convened a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge in Palmyra, Mo., for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new County Court House of Marion County. I was abl~r assisted by the two-Lodges at Hannibal, who attended in a body under the leadership of M. W. Bro. R. E. Anderson, and also by M. W. Bro. C. H. Brig~s, who delivered the oration of the day at the conclusion of the ceremony. II.

On November 21, 1900, the date having been changed at the last hour, thereby conflicting with another engagement and preventing my personal attendance, I issued a commission to R. ''v. Bro. John E. Ad~mson, o(Mt. Vernon, ,Mo., t..o meet with the brethren of Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 99, on November 28, 1900, and open a special session of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Court House of Lawrence County, then in process of erection at Mt. Vernon, Mo. At the conclusion of the service ihe Orator of the day, M" W. Bro. C. C. Woods. delivered an address, said to be "Masonic, Patriotic and Religious."

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Ou April 5, 1901, I opened a special session of the Grand Lodge in Chillicothe, Mo., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Elm Street Methodist Church, then Ut.ng erected. Here again I was fortunate in having M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs to deliver the principal address of the day, after the ceremony was concluded. IV.

On May 16, 1901, I convened a special communication of the Grand Lodge in Hannibal, Mo., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the llew Garth Memorial Library building, then being erected in Hannibal, Mo., as a gift to' the city by the widow and daughter of Bro. John H. Garth. V.

On May 16, 1901, being engaged in similar work in Hannibal, I issued a dispensation to R. W. Bro. Joseph C. Finagin, Deputy Grand Master, to open a Specific Grand Lodge in the City or" St. Louis, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Jewish Hospital, then in process of erection in St. Louis.

n. On June 13, 1901, owing to my inability to attend, on account of serious illness in my family, I issued a dispensation to R. W. Bro. H. T. Wright, of Lebanon, Mo., to meet with the brethren of Arlington Lodge, No. 346, Dixon, Mo., and open a Specific Grand Lodge for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new Christian Church building, then being erected at Dixon, Mo. VrI.

On July 17, 1901, I convened a special communication of the Grand I,.-odge in St. James, Mo., for the purpose of laying 路the cornerstone of the new Hospital and Dormitory building at the State Federal Soldiers' Home, then being erected at St. James, Mo. Here I was ably assisted by our Grand Secretary, M. W. Bro. John D. VincH, and R. W. Bro. Cyrus H. Jones, Grand 路Pursuivant. "III.

On August 14, 1901, I convened a special session of the Grand Lodge in Higginsville, Mo., for the purpose of laying the cornerstone of the new Hospital at the State Confederate Soldiers' Home,

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then being erected at Higginsville, Mo. Here I enjoyed the assistance of R. W. Bro. John C. Yocum, Senior Grand Warden, and R. W. B,ro. William F. Kuhn, Junior Grand Warden. IX.

On September 6, 1901, I issued a dispensation to W. Bro. C. G. Shepard, of Caruthersville, Mo., to meet with the br.ethren of Caruthersville Lodge, No. 461, located at Caruthersville, Mo., and .open a specific Grand Lodge for the purpose of laying the cornei'-stone Of the new High 'School building, then being erected at Hayti, Mo.

x. On October 10, 1901, I opened a special session of the Grand Lodge in Butler, Mo., for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the new County Court House of Bates County, then in process of erection at Butler, Mo. Here I enjoyed the assistance of M. 'V. Bro. F. J. Tygard, and also of our Junior Grand Warden, R. W. Bro. W. P. Kuhn, who delivered an eloquent address to the large assemulage at the tlose of the ceremony. These corner-stone ceremonies were witnessed in every instance by large crowds, and, in my opinion, they were of great benefit in the awakening of interest in neighboring Lodges, as well as by the knowledge imparted to the Craft and the public at large by the Masonie addresses delivered on the various occasions by our dIstinguished brethren. . CHARGES

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'VORSHIPFUL .MASTERS.

Charges were preferred and presented to me against Bro. T. I. Beach, W. M., of Higginsville Lodge, No.' 364, A. F. & A. M., Higginsville, Mo., for unmasonic conduct, which I referred to R. W. Bro. C. 1. Frost, Deputy Grand Master of that District, for investigation, who went at my' request and took the statements of the witnesses named in the charge, as well as of other brethren and officers of the Lodge, and made me a detailed report of the same, together with his own opinion as to the sufficiency of the charge. After a careful examination of the evidence I became of the opinion that' the charge was not well founded. I consequently dismissed the same. Charges were preferred and presented to me against Bro. T. R. Gould, W. M., of Defiance Lodge, No. 88, located at Sheridan, Mo., for unmasonic conduct, which I referred to R. W. Bro. J. ",V. G. L. Pro. - 2.

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Darkley, Deputy Grand Master of that District, for investigation, and, a fter a due inquiry, he reported to me that in his opinion the charges were not well substantiated, which report, together with H.dditional evidence obtained through correspondence, determined me to dismiss the charges. All of the papers in these cases are herewith submitted, and I am glad to be. able to report that during the several months since the charges were dismissed, both Lodges, under their respective leaders, have been progressing favorably ~ MONEY PA WASH CROVE LODGE, NO.

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On January 15, 1901, agreeably to the adopted report of your Committee on ~urisprudence, page eighty-eight, Proceedings, 1900, relative to the petition of Ash Grove Lodge, No. 100, I instructed the Grand Secretary to issue a warrant for $249.27 in favor of the Treasurer of said Ash Grove Lodge. FAYETTEYfLLE LODGE PROPERTY.

I instructed R. W. Bro. \,V. S. Epperson, Deputy Grand Master, 29th District, to take charge of the property of Fayetteville Lodge, No. 264, its charter having been arrested by Grand Master C. H. Briggs, and dispose of the sa~ne to the best advantage, which he did, and succeeded in getting thirty dollal~s ($30.00) for the Rame, which was paid by him to the Grand Secretary. DEEDS TO LODGE PROPERTY.

On April 26, 190], in accordance with the adopted report of your Committee 0.11 Jurispr~dence, page eighty-eight, Grand Lodge Proceedings; ~900, in the matter of Latimer Lodge, No. 145, I exp.cuted a quitclaim deed, and caused to be affixed thereto the seal of the Grand Lodge, to J. D. 'Julian, J. D. Sherrill and T. B. Mitchell, as trustees, all interest in the following described real estate, situated in Texas County, Missouri, to-wit: Lot No. thirty (30), Town or Licking, old survey, formerly occupied by Latimer Lodge, No. 195. Also on July 29, 1901, in accordance with the adopted report 路of your Committee 'on .Jurisprudence, page eighty-eigpt, Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1900, in the matter of California, Lodge, No. 183, I ~xecuted a quitclaim deed, and caused to be affixed thereto the seal of the Grand Lodge, to "W. .I. Fulks, John W. Moore and James S.

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Roth and their successors as members of the Committee on Hall and Cemetery," as trustees, all interest in the following described real estate, situated in Moniteau County, Missouri, to-wit: "The Masonic Cemetery, belonging to the party of the first part, being t.wo (2) acres of land in the. northeast -quarter of section twentyseven (27), township forty-five (45), range fifteen (15), hounded as follows: Commendng at a stake near the southwest corner of the said quarter section on the north side of the County or State road leading east from California, known as the California and Jefferson City Toad, thence running north on the west line of said section twenty (20) rods and twenty (20) links to a stake on the south line of the M.issouri Pacific Railway, thence east on the south side of :,aid railway fifteen (15) rods and eighteen (18) links to a -stake, thence south twenty (20) rods and three (3) links to a stake .on the north side of said County or State road, thence west on the north line of said County or State road to the place of beginning; all of said property having heretofore been conveyed to the Grand Lodge by former Lodge at California."

DEGCIXG LETTER.

In the early part of November last I received from several ~"ources copies of a circular letter- sent throughout this juris<;lictlon

by Granville Lodge, No. 240, under the seal of the Lodge, asking for a-ssistance on account of the loss of their hall and furniture by tire: As this was without any warrant from either myself or the Grand Lodge, I immediately wrote to the Secretary of the offending Lodge, calling his attention to the fact that their action was in violation of Section 214, Grand Lodge By-Laws, to which he promptly responded that they would at once cease to issue the circular, and that they had violated the law through ignorance; they offered ample apologies for their mistake, which were accepted. I report this case because of the widespread distribution of the letter and the many inquiries made oime in regard thereto.

l>ECISIOKS.

Many inquiries 'have been made of me during the year concerning the law and rulings of the Grand Lodge, to all of which I responded. The great majority of these had been answered -heretofore and pas sect upon by the Grand Lodge.

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I report the following, some, owing to their importance, others, because of the numerous inquiries in regard to the points in question: l.-Question.-If a brother comes into my office and I question him and 路satisfy myself that he is a Mason, can I vouch for him being a Mason so that he can sit in open Lpdge without further examination? Answer.-You can not, unless you were designated fQF that purpose by the Worshipful Master of the Lodge to be visited. If such an examination, without official authorization, were sufficient to enable you to vouch. for a Brother, it woul~ necessarily follow that brethren, totally unqualified, might examine visitors at their homes or offices and vouch for them when they would be unable to prove themselves as Masons, if properly examined. In fact, I have' heard of such cases in this jurisdiction. Our portals should be well guarded by "due trial, strict examination or lawful information." 2.-A petitioner who refuses to be properly prepared for initiation must be permitted to retire and the Secretary ordered to return the fee to him. 3.-A brother presents the following: A member of our Lodge has gone into the saloon 'business in Kansas City. We would like to get rid of him .without suspending or expelling. Questions.-(a) Can we give him a dimit 路without privileges, or must we proceed to try him? (b) What should be the verdict, suspension or expulsion? Answers.-(a) No; you should try him for unmasonic conduct, under Section 211, Article XVIIi., Grand Lodge By-Laws. (b) Expulsion. 4.-Question.-A Master Mason is expelled. He petitions his Lodge for restoration and is restored to good Masonic standing, but not to Lodge membership. Should he have a certificate showing his standing and can he use that certificate in applying for membership in another Lodge or must he again petition the Lodge that expelled him? Answer.-He should be given a certificate showing his good Masonic standing, which he can use in petitioning for affiliation with any Lodge in this jurisdiction. 5.-Question.-Can a Lodge at any subsequent meeting exp~nge any matter from the records which have been regularly approved?

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Answer.-It is highly improper to expunge from the records of a Lodge any matter which has been regularly approved by the Lodge and any such attempted action of expunging will not change the effect of said records. 6.-The following is presented by the Secretary of Clifton Heights Lodge, No. 520: On January 13, 1900, aur Lodge granted a uimit to Bro. A - - - for the purpose of joining another Lodge in Allegheny City. Pa., where he is resi.ding. On January 1, 1901, Bro. A - - - returns his dimit, accompanied by a check for $4.00, dues for 1900, to our Lodge, and asks to be reinstated, as he prefers to remain a member of Clifton Heights Lodge. Question.-What course should we pursue in the matter'? Is he eligible and can we take him back in Clifton Heights Lodge when he resides in another State and ceasing to be a member of our Lodge from date of dimit? Answer.-Take no action whatever, other than to return him his dimit and check. 7.-Question.-Is a member of the fraternity when suspended for non-payment of dues liable for dues during the time of suspension? Answer.-No. 8.-0sage Lodge. No. 303, presents the following: A Brother living here took out a dimit from his Lodge in Quincy, Ill., about eighteen months ago. About twelve months ago he was taken sick and has been bedfast ever since. He expects to die and has expr~ssed ~a wish to be buri~d with Masonic honors. He has not applied for memLership in a Lodge since taking dimit. Question.-Is he' entitled to Masonic burial except he gain membership in some Lod'ge? Ans\ver.-No. 9.-A Brother presents ,the following: A member of - - - - Lodge, No. - , A. F. & A. M., has been convicted in the United States Court of having used the mails with intent to defraud and has served out the term of his sentence in the State Penitentiary at Jefferson City.

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Questions.-(a) Do these facts of themselves demand action by this Lodge without regard to what members of the Lodge think of him, notwithstanding conviction and sentence? Answer.-No. (b) Is the conviction and sentence indisputable evidence of Masonic ,guilt? Answet:.-No. (c) Court?

Must this Lodge expel him because of sentence of sairl

Answer.-Not necessarily so. (d)

Has he a right to sit in the Lodge as a Master Mason.

Answer.-Yes. (e) Can this Lodge, believing him not guilty of intentional crime, ignore all these facts and allow him to continue his membership in good standing? _ Answer.-Yes. lO.-A Brother presents the following: Mr. A. B. petitions a Lodge' for the mysteries of Freemasonry, is elected. and duly initiated and passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, whereupon he folds his arms and rests from his labors for ten years, after which he becomes ashamed of the careless and indifferent manner of discharging his duties. Question.-Is the long lapse of time any bar to his being raIsed to the degree of Master Mason, if found proficient in the preceding degrees? Answer.-No. ll.-A Lodge submits the following: There is a Brother residing within our jurisdiction who holds a dimit from a Lodge in Kansas and who openly expr()sses a disbelief in the" existence of God and in the sacredness of the Holy Bible. Is the Brother subject to discipline on account thereof, and if .so, should our Lodge prefer and hear charges against him? Answer.-Yes.

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12.-The following was presented by one of my Deputies concerning an action by one of the Lodges in his District: . At the first meeting in March last of - - - Lodge, No. - , A. F. & A. M., a petition for the degrees, regular in all respects, was presented, hut was not accompanied by one-half of the fees, a~ required by Section 66, Article VI., Grand Lodge By-Laws. Notwithstanding this, the petition was received and the usual Committee on Investigation appointed by the W~ M. At the end of one month the committee reporteo. favorably, but as the petitioner had not yet del)osited the fee with the Secretary, owing to financial embarrassment, the ballot was postponed by the W. M. during the months of April and May, and at the first meeting in June, the petitioner having deposited the necessary fee, the ballot was taken, which resulted in the election of the candidate. Now, this violation of Grand Lodge By-Laws was .purely through ignorance of the officers and members. Question.-What' fs the 'statns of the candidate elected - in the manner above indicated and can the Lodge proceed to confer the degrees, notwithstanding the illegal methods pursued in his election? Answer.-I held (1) that the Lodge had no legal right to receive the petition .unless 'accompanied by one-half of the fees for the degrees. (2) That the W. M. had no right to postpone the ballot after the report of the Committee on Investigation. (3) That notwithstanding the above-mentioned irregular an'd illegal proceedings, since the candidate had paid the necessary fee, ~hich had been accepted by the Lodge and the ballot had been spread resulting in his election, he was entitled to and the Lodge should proceedcto confer the degrees UDon him. 13.-Bethany Lodge, No... 97, submits the following: Has T. B. Ellis, who, by the action of the Grand Lodge through its Committee on Jurisprudence at the last Annual Communication, was simply restoreu to good Masonic standing with the right to petition any Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction for membership, a right to visit a Lodge of Masons, and if so, from when and to when? Answer.-Yes, for one year from the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, inasmuch as he did not become a voluntary non-affiliate until the G~and Lodge action above referred to. 14.-Question.-Does a Brother disclose his ballot by refusing to deny that he cast a black ball?

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It is the only proper course for him to

15.-Question.-What is the status of a Brother who had been duly elected and installed as Worshipful Master of a Lodge, and had removed from this jurisdiction during his term of office, still retaining his membership in said Lodge; that is, should he be classed as a Fast Master and a member of the Grand Lodge? Answel:.-The Brother in question would be, at the close of the term for which he was elected; classed as a Past Master, and as such would. be entitled to a vote in the Grand Lodge. 16.-A Brother presents the following: It has been frequently the custom in our Lodge, after a part of the lecture examination has been made, to move and second the dispensing witb "further examination" in order to save or economize time. To what extent is this proper? .

Answer.-To no extent whatever. Section 138, Grand Lodge ByLaws, requires that the candidate must satisfactorily answer the questions of the first section. This, of course, does not mean that he may answer a part of them. He must be able to stand a satisfactory examination upon the whole of the first section. Nor does it necessarily mean that he shall be able to use the exact language adopted by the Grand Lodge, as a large number of Masons would not be able to do so. The Lodge should honestly determine as' to the proficiency of, the candidate after all of the questions of the first section have been asked.

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PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS.

Inasmuch as our present law in regard to physical qualifications is comparatively new and still a matter of considerable comment and some contention in this and other Grand Jurisdictions, I deem it proper to report all questions and answers on that imp?rtant subject during my term of office. The following comprises a complete list of the same, though some of the questions have been duplicated several times: .1.-A candidate for the degrees in Masonry has his left hand off at the wrist.Âˇ Is he eligible?

Answer.-Yes, provided he has an artificial hand.

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2.-A petitioner for the mysteries of Freemasonry has lost one leg, but has an artificial limb, with good use of the same, being able to kneel and perform literally all of the requirements- in the various ceremonies. Is he eligible? Answer.-Yes. 3.-An applicant for the mysteries of Freemasonry has lost the fingers from his right hand, but has the thumb and knuckles of the first two fingers. Is he eligible? Answer.-Yes, provided he has remaining a sufficient portion of his hand to properly communicate the various grips of the degrees. 4.-A eandidate for the mysteries' of Freemasonry has left arm off just above' the elbow, but has an artificial arm and hand, of which he has good use. Is he eligible? Answer.-Yes. 5.-An aspirant for the degrees in Masonry has lost his right hand at the wrist. Is of excellent material, if disability referred to does not bar him, and is willing to procure suitable artificial hand. Is he eligible? Answer.-No.

6.-After the election of a candidate'it was ascertained that he had lost a portion of one foot, it having been cut off about half way between the instep and the toes. Is he eligible? Answer.-Yes. VERI>IC'f SET

ASII~E.

On July 10, 1901, I was in the City of St. Louis, and ascertaining that a trial would occur on that evening in Missouri Lodge, No.1, I attended the same. \ At the trial Bro. William H. Mayo was suspended for one year. On the following morning I received the following communication from Brother Mayo: 8'1'.

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Mo., July 11, 1901.

Hon. Campbell Wells, Gmtld Master, Platte City, Mo.: .

DEAR

AND MOST 'WORSHIPFUL BnOTHBR:

'The undersigned respectfully and fraternally represents that at a pre tended trial by Missouri Lodge, No.1, in St. Louis, Mo., on July 10, 1901, upon chal'ge and specifications presented by B1路0. Alphonso C. Stewl;l.rt, a member of Occidental Lodge, No. 163, he was declared suspended for one

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year, greatly to his injury and without any warrant of law, that he com· 'plains of the following irregularities which Invalidate the said trial and render void the action of said Lodge in suspending him: First. Your petitioner offered to read a statement of facts as to the tl'ansactions involved, which was not objected to by said Stewart, which contained a statement of payment or reparation of all the sums of money alleged to have been withheld, which statement of facts the Worshipful ~'Iaster, Bro, Bell, arbitrarily and illegally refused to allow to be read until such statements of payment should be stricken out, which under compulsion was done. Second, That when said statement, so mutilated, was read to the Lodge, the said 'Vorshlpful :!'I'laster· el'l'oneously, unlawfully and arbitrarily held the same to be a plea of guilty, and refused to require a vote of the Lodge upen the question of the guilt or innocence of the accused upon either specification and ol'dered and required a vote to be. taken upon the· question of punishment without any' plea of guilty having been made, as required by law, and without any vote of the Lodgetinding him guilty. Third. The said WorshipfUl Mastel' arbitrarily and unlawfully reIused to allow any proof to be introduced to show that the entire amount of money charged to have been withheld had been. paid and satisfactory reparation made therefor, although no objection thereto was made by the !l:ccuser, Fow·th, That said Worshipful Mastel' arbitrarily and unlawfully refused to grant n. eontinuunee of said trial at the reQ.uest of the accused on account of the siclmes8 of witnesses, although no objection thel'eto was made '.>y the prosecution. F·iftll. That said Lodge, contrary to the ten.chings and principles of Masonry, by a bare majority of three Yotes-the Yote being, yes, 53; no, 50·-voted to suspend your }1eUtioner for one year, notwithstanding the accuser, asked and plead for the intliction of no punishment, and that there was no just, legal or valid ground for the infliction of said suspension. The truth of these statements I submit to yourself, Most Worshipful Sil', you being present during the entire trial. Othet' irregularities in the proceedings might be mentioned, which doubtless were observed by yourself. 'rhe great in.iu~tice inflicted upon me and upon the fraternity by the said proctedings impels me to ask yonI' careful consideration of the gross irregularities. and that yon will set the same llside and gl'ant such relief as to you may seem proper within ~'oUt' power as Grand Master. Fraternally submitted, WM. H. MAYO.

Upon the receipt of this communication I addressed the following letter to the Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence: ST.

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HOll. Noah :1l. Giron, Clwinl101! of Committee on Jurispntdc1WC, St. Louis, Mo, :\-Iosl' "TOnSTIIPFUJ, AND D8AR BnOTlIIm :

The following question has arisen on which I desire your opinion: A Master Mason has been tried by his Lodge and suspended. Variom: il'l'eguladties occmTed in the trial. I have the undoubted right to vacate a

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verdict and order 1I new trial. I-lave I the right, in view of the mauy that have arisen and for the preservation of peace and harmony, to set aside the verdict and refer the. whole matter to the Grano Lodge for its aQjudication? Fraternally yours,

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In response to this communication I received the following letter: ST. Lours, Mo., July 11, 1901. Ca.mpbell 1Vells, Grancl Master: MOST 'VonSHIPFUI. AND DEAR BROTHER;

In answer to ~'ours of this date as to the power of the Grand Master in setting aside a verdict of a Masonic trial, and for the preservation of peace and harmony to refer the whole mattel' to the Grand Lodge, I beg to say that I think he has such power. The power of the Grand Master to set aside the verdict is unquestioned and is established by a long line of adjudlcatol's in this State. 'I.'he powel' to order a new trial or to refel' tbe wbole mattel' to the Grand Lodge is not a greater, but a less power than to set aside a verdict. If tbe peace and harmony ofa Lodge, or of tbe Order generally, will be best subserved by referring it t.o tbe Grand Lodge, tben it should be so referred. The Grand Master has great powel'-it seems only to be limited by the provision that be shaH have no powel; to suspend aily By-law of the Grand Lodge. 'l'here is no By-law of t.he Grand Lodge which p~'eYents him from refer{.ing t.he whole matteI' to it for adjudication. FI路aternaJl.r

YOU!'s, ~\OAH ~1.

GIVAX.

After receivmg the above letter and carefully considering the matter, in view of the irregularities stated in the letter of Brother Mayo and the ruling or decision of the Worshipful Master in deciding the statement submitted by Brother Mayo to be a plea of guilty, after he had unlawfully excluded the counsel and accused from the Lodge, and other irregularities, I addressed the following communication to the Worshipful Master of Missouri Lodge No.1: ST. Loers,' ~lo., .July 11, 1901. Thomas A. Bell, W. M. ilHssoud Lodge, No.1, St. Louis, Mo.: DEAR SIn ,,"XI) 'VOllSHTPFUI, BROTHER:

Please take notice that the proceedings and verdict of Missouri Lodge, No.1, on July 10, 1901, in suspending Bro. Wm. II. Mayo from the rigtit;;; and privileges of Masonry, is hereby set aside and for naught held for varIous irregularitIes, and that the whpie matter 'will be reporteo and referred to the Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication for its determination anll adjudication. Fraternally yours, CAMPBELL 'WELLS, Grand Master.

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This letter was served upon the Worshipful Master of Misi30uri Lodge, No.1, by the Deputy Gl~and Master for that District. All of the papers in the case, together with a transcript of the proceedings, as taken down by a stenographer, employed for that purpose, are herewith submitted for your consideration. HISTOIUCAJ.

co~nnTTEE.

In 1897, at its Annual Communication, the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution providing for the appointment of a committee of three, of whom the Grand Secretary should be one, by the incoming Grand Master, to secure and prepare half-tone portraits and piographical sketche:; of the Past Grand Masters, Grand Treasurers and Grand Secret3:ries of this Grand Lodge, from its organization. This committee was appointed, consisting of M. W. Bro. John D. VinciI and R. W. Bros. Allan McDowell and W. F. Kuhn, and the Grand Lodge. at its annual communication in 1898, added M. W. Bro. Lee A. Hall to the same. The services Of Bro. W. P. Rickart were secured by the committee to_ assist in collecting data, etc., which labor he faithfully performed. In 1898. upon recommendation of this committee, it was ordered by the Grand Lodge that the portraits and sketches 'be publlshed in a volume separate from the Proceedings. The Committee, af'ter many unavoidable delays, have accomplished their mission and the work has been distributed. Many difficulties confronted them in collecting their data, running back almost a century. To accomplish the work required careful examination of thousands of pages of printed proceedings, periodicals, historical works, etc.路 The volume is the most valuable addition made to the annals of Missouri Masonry and in years to come will be of inestimable value. . An appropriation of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) was made at the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge for the purpose of paying all expenses incident to preparing, pUblishing and distributing this work, which was the approximate cost of the same. This provided for a certain number of pages and paper-bound volumes, but your Committee was unanimously of the opinion, and I doubt not you will agree w!th them, that such a valuable work should be bound in cloth, which was done. This, together with the fact that the book exceeded in size ten per cent of their estimate and that the mailing and expressage exceeded their estimat~ by forty-five dollars ($45), entailed an expense over and above the

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amo.unt of the appropriation of one hundred and twenty-three and forty-six one-hundredths dollars ($123.46). I ordered a warrant drawn for this amount and now ask that an appropriation be made to cover the same. The Committee is certainly entitled to the thanks of the Grand Lodge. There are now remallllllg betweep. two and three hundred of these books subject to the disposition of the Grand Lodge. THE LOuISIANA PURCHARE EXPOSITION OF

1903.

You are familiar with this great enterprise, which has so interested the attention of not only the entire nation, but of the civilized world. I need not here discuss its merits or its greatness as an educational medium. The Unite'd States, the State of Missouri, the City of St. ,Louis, and the liberal-hearted citizens of this great city, have manifested their zeal and interest in it by almost fabulous contributions, aggregating many millions of dollars. It is to be the greatest enterprise of the kind ever crowned with success. It is located within this Grand Jurisdiction, within the limits of this great city, the metropolis of Missouri. The territory of the Louisiana Purchase has encouraged and promoted Freemasonry, and Freemasonry has re~iprocated by contributing largely to the exalted civilization and intelligent citizenship of the vast domain included in the fifteen-mill ion-dollar transaction between .Jefferson and Napoleon. It now contains more than one hundred thousand Masons. These, with the Masons of the world, will look longingly towards the great Exposition of 1903 at St. Louis, and the Masonic hosts who will attend in person will be almost beyond enumeration. It is thought by many that the Masons of Missouri should extend to their Masonic visitors that courtesy,. fraternity and hospitality, so characteristic of Missouri Masons, and if they do, it is now time to begin to plan for it.. No enterprise looking to a separate Masonic Building has been discussed, or seriously considered, and it is not likely to be undertaken.

An organization has been perfected and incorporated under the name of the "\VorJd's Fair Fraternal Building Association. the purposes of which are to erect on an eligible site within the Exposition

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grounds, furnish, equip and maintain a magnificent structure, to cost from $150,000.00 to $200,000.00, a reproduction of the' ancient Greek Parthenon. Here the various fraternal orders and fraternal benefit societies who cooperate in its erection may have separate apartme~ts. in which the members of their respective orders or societies may receive and entertain their friends and brothers; also an infirmary for the sick and disabled and a reading room and library, all free of charge. No profit, as I understand it, is to ac路' crue to the Association or to any member of it, but it is to be an exemplification of the spirit of Fraternity, which has .so rapidly increased during the last decade. I am advised that all the members of the Board of Directors are gentlemen of high character and Masons. " This enterprise has received the official endorsement of the 'World's Fair management, and of fraternal orders and fraternal beneficiary societies aggregating a membership of over three millions. An eligible and satisfactory location has been assigned by the Building a'nd Grounds Committee and Director of Works. These are the facts, and I submit them to the Grand Lodge (or its action upon the entire question, which I deem an important one. It should receive immediate attention if anything along this line is to be done. FOREIGN RELATIONS.

It gives me pleasure to'report that the relations existing between' this Grand Lodge and those with which we are in fraternal intercourse, continue to be amicable and pleasant. GRAND REPRESF:NTATIVI<:S.

I have commissioned the following named Grand Representatives of this Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges: R. W. Bro. Arthur W. Newton, near the Grand Lodge of Colorado. About one month after issuing this commission, the Grand :Master of Colorado wrote, informing me of the death of Bro. Newton, whereupon I commissioned W. Bro. Edward .T. Smith as said Representative. R. 'V. Bro. R. P. Cruikshank, near the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, vice J. F. Boyd, removed from the jurisdiction. R. W. Bro. Jobn Puleston, near the

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Representatives near this Grand Lodge have been commissioneu during the year as follows: lVI. W. Bro. J. B. Thomas, as Representative of Ohio. R. \V. Bro. Z. T. Martin, as Representative of Utah.

W. Bro. David W. Wallace, as Representative of 'West Virginia.

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In December last I received the following communication, with enclosures, from the Grand Master of Colorado: CA"ON CITY, COLO.,

Dec. 10, 1900.

Hon. Ca.mp/Jell Wells, M. W. Gra.nd Mastel' ot Missouri, Platte City, Mo.:

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AXD MOST \YOltSHIPFur, BIWTHER:

I enclose herewith complete copies of all corrcspondence pl'esented to m~ in a matter of difference between Pucblo Lodge, No. 17, A. F. &, A. M., of Pueblo, Colo., and Osage Lodge, No. 303, A. F. &, A. 'M., of Ne"ada, l\fo In the event that this contl'overs~' should reach you through any other source, I desircd that you might also have before ~'ou such facts as were presented for my C'onsideration. It appeal's to me that om' Nevada Brethren have perhaps arrived at a correct legal conclusion, and I trust that upon further conslderatil)n they will aho recognize the moral sid~ of the question and treat it in a truly fraternal spirit. I respectfully submit the matter to you. Assuring you of my high esteem, I am, :Most Worshipful Sir, Fraternally :rours, JOS. W. MILSOM, G1'alUl Master.

The following communications were enclosed in above letter: HALl, OF l'FERLO LODGE, PUERLO,

No. 17, A. F. & A. ~I. COLO" Nov. 26, 1900.

Mr. Joseph W. MilsOl1i, Grand U<tstel" A. Ji'. ,~ A. iJf., of Colorado, Canon City, Colo.: DEAH SIR AND BROTHER:

Sept. 5th a man applied to me for aid, claiming to be K. J. Hill, a member of OiSage IJodge, No. 303, Nevada, ~:[o. I did not gmn.t his request fOl' money and then he rcquested that i telegl:aph his Lodge, which I did, and received the message that you find encl08ed. He said he needed $15.00; that his wife was sick in Cl'ipple Creel;:. 'I gave him the $15.00 on the strength of the telegram. The next day the second telegram came, but the man was gone with the money. About ti1l'et' weel;:s after he was found and sent to jail fOl' obtaining money under fulse pretense. The man was bright in

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the work: well posted. OUI' Lodge is of the opinion that the Nevada Lodge should pay this $15.00 that was advanced on their telegram, which yol.1 will notice did not give any description of the man or any restriction on the amount we should give him. K. J. Hlll at::knowledged the amount paid him in the note written to the Master of his Lodge. If you think we have been dealt with unjustly. I trust you will bring it to the attention of the Grand Master of Missouri. Yours fratel'llaIly, C;

LOVJ~Trl',

W. M., Pueblo Lodge, No. 1"1.

Copy of receipt made by party claiming

be K. J. Hill:

PUElILO, COLO., Sept. 5, 1900. W. ill.:

I became in need of funds and applied to Muster of Lodge No. 17 here and he advanced me $15.00, which I wlll repay as soon as possible. Have lost my receipt some place; bad it in my gl"ip. Please retul'll this Lodge ~15.00 and oblige. (Signed) K. J. HILL.

Copy of telegram: NEV ADA, Mo., Sept. 5; 1900. C. E. Lovett, W. JI. Masonic Lodge:

lars

Assi"t K. J. Hill to the extent of his necessities. Send bill and particu~t once. (Signed) A. J. SMITH, W. M.

Copy of second telegram: NE\'AOA,

Mo., ::Sept. G. 1900.

C: E. L01:ett, lV. M. Masonic Lodge:

Our K. J. Hill is here; evidently some mistake. (Signed)

A. J. SMITH.

Copy of letter from Secretary of Nevada Lodge: W. C. CalTington, Sec1'eta.ry, Pueblo, Colo.: DEAR

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"'e are in receipt of yours enclosing statement for money advanced to one K. J. Hill. The Lodge has taken the view that as you did not advance the money to K. .J. Hill, they do not feel responsible for the imposition of this party calling himself by the name of K. J. Hill. . They seem to think that the burden of identification and paying money to right party lays with you. They have therefore rejecteo the dalm. If you desire to place the matter before the Grand Lodgp. of Missouri, I should be pleased. just t.o see how this point should be 路settled. I know how it would be in nanking circles; they' would hold as we do. And I guess you do, also. If we were placed In the same wa.\路, we i;-IlOuld act accordingly. We do not wish to be called penurious and close. bn t wi II 00 au I' best to help you out. \Signed) [SEAL. ]

C. H. BROWl', Secretary.

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COP)' of letter of Grand Master of Colorado: CANON CITY, COLO., Dec. 3, 1900. C. E. Lovett., Esq., W. M., Pueblo Lodge, No. 17, Pueblo, Colo.:

DEAR SIR AND WORSHIPFUL BROTHER: have yours of the 26th ult. and enclosures, relating to the controversy with Osage Lodge, No.30g, of Nevada, Mo., regarding one K. J. Hill, and before detel'mining my action I desire to know precisely what information you had regarding his Identity at the time you received the first telegram and rendered the assistance. Kindly answer at your earliest convenience, so that I may dispose of the mat~r promptly. Fraternally yours, (Signed)

JOS. W. MILSOM, Grand Master.

Copy of letter from Secretary of Pueblo Lodge, No. 17: . Mr. Joseph W. Mils.orn, Grand Master, Canon City, Colo.:

DEAR Sm AND BROTHER: In answer to YOUl'S of the 3d, I would say that when K. J. Hill applied' to me for help, I knew nothing of the man, only that he was posted on the secret work of the Lodge. I refused to give him what he asked for, and then he asked me to send a telegram to Osage, No. 303. Nevada, Mo.; that he was a member of that Lodge, and also added that they would not refuse him. And when the telegram came so promptly, I could see no other way than help him. The Master of thi:3 Lodge did not give any description of K. J. Hill of his Lodge, and "'hat the man told me was about all that I had to go by, only that he could sing the worl, almost. I will say that the man did not impress me vel'y favorably, and t.hat was one reason why I would not assist him at first, until I received the message from his Lodge, or what he told me was his Lodge. Hill asked me to mail the note you have to the Master with my letter. Yours fraternally, (Signed)

C. E LOV]!lTT, W. M., Pueblo Lodge, No. 17.

Copy of my reply to the Grand Master of Colorado: NEVADA, Mo., Dec. 13, 1900. Hon. Joseph W. JIilsorn, M. W. Colo.:

Grand Master Of Colorado, Canon City,

MOST 'VORSHIPFUL AND DEAR BROTHER: In reply to your communication of the 10th inst. in regard to the difference existing between Pueblo Lodge, No. 17, in your jurisdiction, and Osage Lodge, No. 303, located at Nevada, tn this jurisdiction, will say that by a strange coincidence your letter reached me by forwarding while holding a State Lodge of Instruction at the City of Nevada, thereby giving me an G. L, PRo.-3.

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. opportunity to fully discuss the matter with Osage Lodge, and find that. as you suggest, there exists no just claim against Osage Lodge, No. 303, as the Pueblo Lodge should be responsible. for the identification of party applying to them for relief, and it is a peculiar coincidence that the member of Osage Lodge being impersonated was about that time in Colorado, it being discovered that he had just returned between the sending of the two telegrams. However, I find that there is quite a sentiment among the members of Osage Lodge, merely in the spirit of fraternity, to share the amount in question with Pueblo Lodge; that is, to pay them one-half the sum of which they were defrauded, and that in all probability, at their next regular meeting, which will be some time in January, such action will be taken. I do not feel ;;ustified, undel' the circumstances, in instructing Osage Lodge to pay the $15.00, or even the half of it, but hope they will act in 'a manner which will be satisfactory to you. Fraternally yours, CAMPBELL WELLS, G'rand Master. STATE OF THE ORDER.

It affords me much pleasure to be able to report that Masonry is in a flourishing condition throughout the entire State. In our Subordinate Lodges more work has been done than for years, the net gain for the year being 1,337, but our progress has been marked not only by gains in membership, but by a general dissemination of Masonic light and knowledge among the_ Cnift. This, I think, is largely due to the improvement in the ritualistic work, causing the officers and members to take an increased interest in their Lodges. The Grand Lodge is to be congratulated on its present efficient corps of District Lecturers, who, by their diligent and patient labors, have so largely assisted in raising the standard of ritualistic work throughout this jurisdiction.

Nev'3rtheless, we have some Lodges that are dead or nearly so. It seems impossible to arouse them from their state of lethargy, and it is my experience and observation that such inactive Lodges are the ones which do not avail themselves o.f the services of the District Lecturers, and thereby obtain that information necessary to the welfare of every Lodge-that knowledge whereby the offic~rs are enabled to so confer the degrees as to properly impress upon the mind of the candidate the beautiful teachings of Freemasonry. M'KINLEY MEMORIAL EXERCISES.

On September 19, 1901, I opened a special communication of the Grand Lodge in Tuscan Hall, corner of 28th and Washington avenue, St. Louis, Mo., for the purpose of holding memorial exercises

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honor of Brother William McKinley, late President of the United States, in which I was assisted by the following Brethren:

Joseph C. Finagin, Deputy Grand Master. Dorsey A. Jamison, Senior Grand Warden, acting. vVilliam A. Hall, Junior Grand Warden, acting. Noah M. Givan, Grand Treasurer, acting. William R. Stubblefieid, Grand Secretary, acting. Rev. J. T. M. Johnston. Grand Chaplain. Charles C. Woods, Grand Chaplain, acting. John D. Vinci}, Grand Orator. William Gillespie, Bearer of Great Lights. C. H. Dixon, Past Master with B90k of Constitutions. Thomas A. Bell, Senior Grand Deacon, acting. William L. LaBarge, Junior Grand Deacon, acting. William L. Reynolds, Jr., Grand Sword Bearer, acting. Howard Watson, Grand Pursuivant, acting. Charles A. Gewe, Senior Grand Steward, acting. Frank L. Magoon, Junior Grand Steward, acting. John W. Owen. Grand Tifer. . John R. Parson, Grand Marshal, acting. At the Masonic Temple there had assembled in full uniform three hundred Knights Templars, from the following Commanderies: St. Louis, No.1, Charles L. McDonald, Eminent Commander. Ivanhoe, No.8, Peter J. Steinman, Eminent Co~mander. Ascalon, No. 16, Henry Lihou, Eminent Commander. St. Aldemar, No. 18, William M. Porteous, Eminent Commander. All of these. under command of R. E. Sir -Clarence E. Sinclair, marched to Tuscan Hall, and together with twelve hundred Master Masons, escorted the Grand Lodge to the Odeon, where the services were held in the presence of an immense audience, thousands having been turned away after th€ building was filled to standing room. The following is the programme: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. G. 7. 8. 9.

"Nearer, My God, to Thee" Congregation Invocation Rev. J. T. M. Johnston "Lead, Kindly Light" Quartet Scripture reading-"Remembcr Now Thy Creator'· Rev. Dr. Rhodes Address Rev. Dr. John D. Vincil "TRy Will Be Done'· Quartet P~aypr Rev. Dr. Rhodes "America" ~ " Congregation Benediction Hev. Dr. Charles C. Woods

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The principal feature of the above, of course, was the ad~ress delivered by M. W. Bro. John D. yincil, which was an interesting and eloquent tribute and was listened to with hushed attention by ~he vast audience. A stenographic report of the address having been obtained, I recommend that it be published in the Proceedings of this Communication. For, surely, the life and character of William. McKinley, as a man and,. especially as a Mason, deserve. not only the eloquent tribute paid him by M. W. Bro. Vincil, but that the record of his worthiness be preserved for future generations by making said tribute' a part of the records of this Grand Body. It was my pleasure to enjoy something of a per~onal acquaintance with our late President. The last .time I saw him was as I stood a few feet in front of him, at the porch at Mt. Vernon, on the occasion of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the death of George Washington, and heard him so ably and eloquently address the Masonic hosts there assembled upon the great principles of morality and truth that underlie our beloved institution', which principles Bro. McKinley, himself, so beautifully exemplified in his own life and character.

His domestic life, through all the years in which he so devotedly cared for his invalid wife, was as romantic and tender as that of a honeymoon, and in all the relations of life, his was a noble character, calm, unselfish, strong, noble; his private life clean and unsullied, his public career able and faithful, and when we are ~ar ~mough away to view his life and service without the coloring of preJUdice, it will be the universal verdict that the bullet of the assassin on September 6, 1901, took the life of one of the brightest minds, one of the loveliest of .public characters, and at the same time, one of the most valuable public servants this country has ever produced. The Masonic fraternity may well be proud of his connection with our Order, and of his steadfast efforts to put into his daily life its sublime lessons of truth. This is the third time the awful disgrace and calamity of the assassination of a President has come upon us; but God, who has so graciously watched over the affairs of tliis favored people, can and will overrule this awful calamity to the higher good and blessing gf this nation, and by it teach us the lesson of the necessity for a higher and truer standard of citizenship and patriotism. May we of the Craft be the first to heed the lesson!

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l\IASONIC HOlliE.

The MaRonic Home is the pride路 of Missouri Masons, as it well may be, for -it is the brightest gem in their crown of virtues. Here, our aged and infirm Brethren, who are no longer able to cope witli the difficulties of life, find a sweet haven of rest and peace, and thus their declining years are made happy, not only in the provision made for their physical wants, but in the ,consciousness that the <)raft consider it a privilege. to thus love and h~nor, in the evening of life, the craftsmen who have borne the heat and burden- of the day. Here, also, the helpless c~lildren of our fallen Brethren are shielded from the blasting and destroying influences of the world and taught to believe in and trust the goodness and mercy of the infinite Father, who is a "Father to the fatherless, and a husband to the widow," unto all such as put their trust in Him. Here these little ones are trained in the habits of industry, sobriety and all those principles of good morals, that will fit them for positions of honor and usefulness in the years to come. There is not in all the world a grander, sweeter charity, or a more beautiful exemplification of the teachings of ou!' Fraternity. And no grander work can engage the thought or claim the labors of our worthy Craft. It has been beautifully said: "He built a house, time laid it In the dust; He wrote a book, its title now forgot; He ruled a city, but his name is not On any tablet graven, or where rust Can gather from disuse on marbl,e. bust. He took a child from out a wretched cot, Who on the State dishonor might have brought, And I'eared him to the Christian's hope and trust. The boy to manhood grown, became a' light '1'0 many souls, and preached for human need The wondrous iove of the Omnipotent. The work has multiplied like stars at night When darkness deepens; every noble deed Lasts longer than a granite monument."

For details as to the condition of the Home, its management during the year, the .erection and completion of the building for the Old Folks, and oth~r important particulars, I refer you to the report' of M. W. Bro. Noah M. Givan, President of the Masonic Home Board, together with the reports of the Superintendent, Secretary and Treasurer, all of which are printed and ready for distribution among you. .

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VISITATIONS.

While it has been a physical impossibility for me to accept all the invitations which have been extended to me during the year, yet it has been my privilege to visit many of the Lodges and make new acquaintances among the Brethren in different sections of the State.

r am pleased to say that r was uniformly received with the honors due the Grand Master and treated with the utmost' kindness and . courtesy. E:very one of these visitations was a pleasure, in fact, the labors of your Grand Masters are materially lightened by the enjoyment afforded in partaking of the hospitality of subordinate Lodges, communing with the Brethren, witnessing the skill with which the Lodges are conducted, and the efficiency of the "work," as well as beholding practical illustrations of the beneficial results of the sublime teachings of Freemasonry. r take this opportunity to tnank the Brethren throughout the jurisdiction for the cordial welcome r have always received, assuring them that r shall ever remember the many acts ,of kindness which rendered my visits so pleasant.

ASSOCIATE OFFICEHS.

r desire to express my grateful appreciation of the unselfish loyalty of the Grand Officers, who have cheerfully responded to every call for assistance, but more especially, do r desire to extend my thanks to the fifty-five District Deputy Grand Masters, who, as the representatives of the Grand Master in their respective Di~tricts, have performed their duties with such promptness and willingness that it became a pleasure to avail myself of their services. Many have been the demands I have made upon this noble band of work路 ers, some of whom have served you in this capacity for many years, whose experie"nce and zeal in the interests of the Fraternity have made them invaluable assistants to your Grand Master, as well as of great benefit to the Lodges in their respective Districts. For their unselfish devotion to the cause they deserve the thanks of ,the Fraternity. Time and space will not permit of my calling attention to all who have so kindly assisted me during the year, but r feel,that it is eminently proper that I should acknowledge my indebtedness to M. W. Bro: John D. Vincil, Grand Secretary, and R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, for their assistance. Their many years

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of Masonic experience enable them to readily give information, to obtain which would entail much work upon the Grand Master. Their generous aid, at all times, has lessened the burden of responsibility for me. SPECIAL COl\OUTTEE.

R. W. Bro. Howard Watson and W. Bros. Frank L. Magoon, Charles A. Gewe, John H. Wankelman and William E. Hoke, were appointed. as a Committee on Arrangements for the purpose of procuring a suitable hall in which to meet, and making all necessary arrangements for this communication of the Grand Lodge. CONCLUSION.

And now, Brethren, I have tried faithfully to submit to you the record of our labors for the year. We have our history, both as individuals and as ;1 fraternity, for this the first year .of. the Twentieth Century. If we.may judge the future by the past, we are in the midst of momentous times. The wonderful changes in the geography of the earth and governments of the ~orld, and thE' marvelous progress made in many directions in the last year or two, lead us to speculate upon the infinite possibilities of our own times and coming years. Fortunate, indeed. is the child rocked in die cradle of to-day, for .he will live to see the realities, of which the splendid achievements of the latter half of the Nineteenth Century were but prophecies and visions. Within a few years the population of our own country will be counted by millions, and the boundless acres, now unproductive, will be redeemed, until there will be no wilderness anywhere from Sandy Hook to the Golden Gate; when every acre, from the Northern Lakes to the sunny slopes of the Gulf, shall yield its products to the enrichment of this favored people. By the application of .principles not yet understood, the perverse c1i.mate of desolate Sib'eria will be overcome, her plains will teem with human industries, and her gold and ivory will enrich the ,world. Heathen Africa will become civilized and Christianized, and her barbarity will become' a thing of the past. China will accept the doctrines of a higher civilization, and no more boast of her lack of progress for the last three thousand years. The child of to-day will live to see the conditions of life that characterized the closing years of the Nineteenth Century, become ,primitive by comparison. He wi1l also see the moral code of the

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world so revised and enlarged that we shall have a nobler, truer manhood, and a purer, sweeter womanhood, than any of which the poets have sung or dreamed. In these changes, America will have a leading part, and our own State of Missouri, with her 35,000 Master Masons, representatives of more than three million people, living in peace and contentment, resting, as she does, in the very heart of the nation, must do her part in enriching and ennobling the world. But ,~hat of our Order in these new times to come? Will she find herself outstripped in the race? Will Masonry be out of harmony with this newer and better civilization, and need to give place to some newer institution, more in keeping with :the spirit of the age? No, not so long as the Craft remain faithful to their vows. So long as we recognize as the great light of Masonry, God's Holy Book, and faithfully walk in that light we will find ourselves keeping st'ep with the pioneers of progress. Search the records of the past, and you find- that all true progress has been made under its guidance, and in its light, and so it will be found in the ages to come; thus founded Masonry stands, and will stand for all that is high in thought and progressive in the line of truth and right. So long, therefore, as the Craft is true to her teachings, the foundations of our Order shall remain unshaken, her landmarks will be undisturbed, her banners untarnished, and as long as freedom lasts or liberty is valued, .Masonry will, in the future, as in the past, play her part in the achievements of the world. I urge, therefore, the importance of faithfulness in the discharge of duty by every member of the Craft, that we may hand down to coming generations the same blessed birthright that we inherited from our fathers-then will our Order prove a blessing to generations yet unborn. Finally, Brethren of the Order, when we are called upon by the Supreme Grand Master to lay aside the working tools of the Craft, and quit this earthly 'I'abernacle, may He find us "worthy and well qualified, duly and truly prepared," to enter into "that Temple not made with hands, eternal in the heavens," and receive at his hands the plaudit of "Well done, thou good -and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, Grand Master.

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

John D. Vincil, <Jrand Secretary, presented the Annual . Report of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary and the same were ordered printed in the Proceedings, and are as follows: GRAND SECRETARY'S REPORT. To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F.

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This report has been held back from publication until the usual late hour with a view to secure reports from all Lodges, and dues, to the Grand Lodge. As heretofore, it was necessary to call upon the Grand Master for his aid in causing delinquent Lodges to comply with the law. The usual number of recusant Lodges were warned by him, with an intimation that unless the law was obeyed at an early day, cause would exist for suspending their Charters. At this writing, official warning was without effect. All rcports received and dues paid after this report is closed, will be duly credited in a supplemental report. . CHARTERS ISSUED. Charters were granted by the Grand Lodge to the following Lodges at its last .session, which were numbered as below: Hemple Lodge, No. 37. at Hemple, Clinton County. Fair Play Lodge, No. 44, at Pair Play, Polk County. GJensted Lodge, No. 250, at GIensted Morgan County. Kirbyville Lodge, No. 264, at Kirbyville, Taney County. Graham Lodge, No. 289, at Graham, Nodaway County. Sampson Lodge, No. 298, at Lutie. Ozark County. Rockville Lodge, No. 341, at Rockville, Bates County. LODGES CREATE,D UNDER DISPENSATION. Grand Master Campbell Wells directed, during his term, the issuance of Dispensations to seven Lodges, named and located as follows: Louisville, at Louisville, Lincoln County. Malta, at Malta Bend, Saline County . •Jacoby, at Darlington. Gentry County. Ionic, at Desloge; St. Francois County. Boone, at Columbia, Boone County. Ivanhoe, at Kansas City, Jackson County. Richland, at Richland, Pulaski County. These I.Jodges have made returns, as required by law. and have done consider· able work, justif~'ing the belief that they were properly allowed the privilege of existing. SURRENDERED. During the year, Concord Lodge, No. 154, located at Hatton, Callaway County, surrendered its Charter. ARRESTED. Exeter Lodge, No. 511, located at Exeter, Barry County. having failed to comply with the law in paying Grand .Lodge dues, Grand Master Wells ordered the arrest

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of its Charter in :March, 1901, which was done by R. W. Brother John Eo Adamsou, of the ~'ifty路Third :Masonic District. The Charter is now among the archives of the Grand Lodge. DUPLICATE CHARTERS. Acting under the direction of M. W. Bro. Campb'ell Wells, Grand Master, I issued duplicate Charters to the following Lodges: Kingsville Lodge, No. 313. original destroyed by fire. Amity Lodge, No. 373, original destroyed by fire. Cecil rJodge, No. 454. original blo~vn away by cyclone. REPRESENTATIVES COl\iMISSIONED. By ol'der of Grand Master Wells, I issued commissions to the Representatives named below to represent the Grand Lodge of Missouri at the several Grand Lodges indicated: R. P. Crookshank, Rapid City. l\ianitoba, vice J. F. Boyd. removed. Arthur W. Newton, Colorado Springs, vice E. C. Parmelee, deceased. Arthur W. Newton died very soon after receiving his commission as the successor of R. W. Bro. Ed C. Parmelee, Grand Secretary. Edward J. Smith was recommended as his successor and commissioned accordingly. Edward J. Smith, Colorado Springs, vice A. W. Newton, deceased. John Puleston, New Orleans, vice John Stevenson, Louisiana. COMMISSIONS RECEIVED. Commissions upon the recommendation of Grand Master Wells were issued to the following by the Grand Lodges mentioned: J. B. Thomas, vice B. F. Nelson, deceased, representative of Ohio. Z. T. Martin, vice B. H. lng-ram, deceased, representative of Utah. D. W. Wallace, representative of West Virginia. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS Were issued by order of the Grand Master for removal of a few Lodges into new quarters, for laying c~rner-stones, to reballot on rejected petitions and dedication of halls. LODGE PROPERTY. The Hall at Civil Bend still remains unsold. It is rented for an amount a little more than sufficient to pay the insurance, a small overplus being turned into the funds of the Grand Lodge. A small interest ,in a hall at Fayetteville, formerly , occupied by Fayetteville Lodge, No. 264, has been sold for a nominal sum, the most of which has been consumed by the expenses int:urred in disposing of same. APPEALS. A limited number of appeal cases have passed through my hands to the Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. GRAND LODGE BLANKS. In July blanks were mailed to all the Lodges for returns to the Grand Lodge. GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS. At an early date, following the close of the Grand Lodge, the usual number of copies of the Proceedings were published and properly distributed. The session closed 011 Thursday evening, October 18th. On Monday, the 22d, I began mailing the

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Proceedings. Delays in such work may not be dangerous, but they certainly are undesirable. The Craft pays for this work and have a right to receive. it on good time. In twenty·four years' service as Grand Secretary my work has never beep behind but up to the requirements of the fraternity.

TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS. M. W. Bro. John R. Parscm, Committee on Transportation and Hotels, has, with his usual promptness, arranged with railroad companies for reduced rates for those attending this session of the Grand Lodge. Attention is called to the fact that an increased charge has been made against the Grand Lodge for the services of an ageDt to stamp and indorse the return certificates of our members. Why such service is necessary is not revealed to the Committee on Transportation, nor is the charge of seventeen dollars for such service understood by anyone, except on the ground that we are at the mercy of someone and helpless.

EXCHANGE. Heretofore I have called attention to the cost to the Grand Lodge of exchange on checks sent by Lodges in payment of dues. No relief has been obtained. The amount this year will equal form'er losses. This should be corrected. Lodges might as well deduct exchange from the amount due and send their dues, less exchange, as to forward checks on which exchange is chargeable. In my last report I asked for some declaration affording a change on this matter. About one hundred Lodges sent checks without exchange.

MASONIC HOME. The total collections from Lodges on Grand Lodge dues - for the year 1900 amounted to $32,123. One·half of this sum, $16,061.50, was paid to M. W. Bro. John R. Parson, Secretary of the Masonic Home Board. As there has been some increase in dues received from the Lodges the present year, the Home will share a larger income than at any time during the history of appropriations from this source. MEMBERSHIP. The membership from returns received whell this report is closed foots up 3&,368. The gain can not be accurately calculated owing to the absence of returns from nine non·reporting Lodges. Estimating the membership of Lodges to hear from added to the numbers in hand, the membership may be set down at 34,620. HISTORICATJ COMMITTEE. The Historical Committee created in 1897, to .. prepare biographical sketches and half·tone portraits" of Past Grand Officers named, completed the work during the past season. The publication was at a cost something larger than was expected when undertaken. The cost of printing, publishing, bindinlot, postage and express· age amounted to $1,624.4.6, being $124.46 above the appropriation authorized by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master directed the Grand Secretary to pay the excess. The report of the Committee will be made to the Grand Lodge..

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FINANCIAL. At the close of the last session. when the books of the Grand Treasurer and 'Grand Secretary were balanced by the Finance Committee, it was shown that there was in the hands of the Grand Treasurer (including $10,000 in bonds), the sum of' $46.916.64. To this amount was added $1,083.00, interest on bonds (six months before they were- sold), dispensation fees. Charter fees and back dues, making a total of $47.999.64. before dues for the present term were received. Grand Lodge dues to the closing of my books for the year 1901, amount to $32,&19. making a grand total of $80.848.64, assets' for the term now closiJ:lg. The disbursements for the year amount to $44.633.66, leaving a cash balance on hand of $36,214.98. Of the $32.849. Grand Lodge dues for the present year, one路half of that sum will go to the :1Ifasonic Home; amounting to $16,424.50. This sum, deducted from the above amount of $36,214.98. will leave available funds on hand, the sum of $19,790.48. To this may be safely added five hundred dollars for uncollected dues, Charter fees, etc. making the assets of the Grand Lodge for the ensuing term over twenty thousand dollars. The heavy disbursements for the year have reduced the balance on hand somewhat below the year 1900. 'l'hese disbursements include the donation of' $10,000 to the Masonic Home, for building purposes; $16,061.50 for the Masonic Home, from assessments; pay roll, $4,768; Masonic History, $1,624.46; expenses of instruction for district lecturers, $680.25; charity, $850; for Galveston sufferers, $.')00, and other amounts outside the running expenses of the Grand Lodge, have made the dis' bursements unusually large. 'I'he ordinary running expenses for the term have been kept within the appropriations. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. Balance in hands of Grand Treasurer Back dues collected for 1900 Seven Charter fees Six dispensation fees Coll~cted from dead Lodges From burial lot. Refunded by Grand Tiler Return of box rent by Grand Treasurer...... Interest on bonds路 Grand Lodge dues, August I, 1901, to October 9, 1901

$46,916 64 $382 00 140 00 180 00 115 00 10 00 26 00 5 00 225 00

1,083 00 32,84900 $80.&18 64

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Balance on hand October 9, 1900 ~ Collected on back dues, interest, etc.................. Grand Lodge dues for 1901 Less disbursements Due Masonic Home.. 路 Balance available funds

$46;916 64 1,083 00 32,849 00 $80,848 64 44,633 66

$36,214 98 16,424 50

$19,79048

: Fraternally

sub~itted,

JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

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GRAND TREASURER'S REPORT. SAM'L M. KENNARD, GRAND TREASURER, In account with GRAND LoDGE OF MISSOURI, A. F. and A. M. : DEBITS. October

10, 1900, To Balance as per last report $36,916 64 26, " To Cash, J. D. Vincil, Grand Secretary................................. 422 00 do January 31, 1901 do do ................................. 5 00 do do February 5, " ................................. 189 00 do 8, . do 225 00 March do do ................................. " April 30, " do do ................................. 142 00 do do August 1, " do do ................................. 70 00 do do 2, " do ................................. 1,234 00 do ............................. '" 3, do do 518 00 do do do ................................. 7, " 899 00 do do do ................................. 1,301 00 9, do 12, do do ................................. 912 00 do do ................................. 1,121 00 14, " do do do .................................. 1,719 00 do 16, " do do ................................. 1,217 00 19, " do do do .................................. 1,324 00 do 21, " do ................................. 1,081 00 24, " do do do ................................. do do 26, " 680 eo ................................. 1,352 00 do do 27, " do do do ................................. 1,557 00 do 27, " 29, " do .................................. 2,220 00 do do do' ................................. 1,088 00 do 30, " do do do ................................. 1,351 00 September 3, do ........... ....................... 1,608 00 do do 3, ,. do do ................................. 1,363 00 do 3, " do do ................................. 1,592 00 do 11, " do do .............. .................. 1,617 00 do 11, " do do ................................. 1,208 00 14, " do do do do ................................. 1,207 00 18, " do ................................. 937 00 do 21, " do do ................. ............... 1,054 00 do do 24, " do ................................. 1,On 00 do do 26, " do ........ ........................ do 702 00 do do 1, " October ........................... ..... 669 00 do do 4, " do ......................... ....... 275 00 do do 9, " do

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The Ten First Mortgage Bonds, H. A. Benoist, No. 34 to 43, for $1,000 each, total $10,000, reported in hands of Treasurer last year, were paid to the Masonic Home on 'Yarrant No. 590. Fraternally SUbmitted, SAM'L M. KENNARD, Grand Trea.surCl'.

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GRAND 'LECTURER'S REPORT.

R. W. Brother Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, pre-· sented his report, which was ordered printed in the Proce~d ings, and is as follows: ST.

LOUIS,

October, 1901.

To the M. lV. Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. di A. M.:

Herewith I present my Report as Grand Lecturer: At o~r last Annual Communication the Grand Lodge authorized the Grand Lecturer to hold one or more Schools of Instruction for the benefit of the various District 'Lecturers, the ·object being that they might be thoroughly instructed so that they could acceptably perform their duties in dispensing true Masonic light and knowledge to the Lodges and individual :Masons in their respective jurisdictions. 'l'hese meetings. were postponed until after the general election for l3tateand county officers in order to insure a full attendance. Meetings were held as follows: At Moberly, Nov. 15, 16, 17; at Kansas City, Nov. 19, 20, 21; at Springfield, Dec. 6, 7, 8; at St. Louis, Dec. 10, 11, 12. The meetings, were thus divided over the State for two reasonsFirst, for tbe sake of economy, as the expenses of all the Lecturers attending at anyone place would necessarily have exceeded the appropriation made by the Grand Lodge; and, secondly, that the individual members could not have each received the same attention if all were present, as they could and did when assembled in groups of from thirteen to fifteen. Neal'iy all the District Lecturers were present at one or other of these meetings. 'rhe Grand Master was pl'esent and assisted at each of these meetings. At one 01' other places we bad also the assistance of the various Grand Officers, to whom tbanl{s are due for efficient services rendered. I am uuder special obligation to R. W. Bro. ·Wm. A. Hall, District Lecturel' in St. Louis, wbo, at my earnest request, and at t.he sacrifice of time an,) comfort, attended each of these meetings and rendered effectual service In perfecting the IJecturers in the work and lectures. I am also indebted to the various District Deputies and Lecturers, and especially to R. W. Bro.· Howard W·atson, D. D. G. M., in St. Louis, for unstinted efforts for providing suitable halls and seeing to the comfort and accommodation of the Brethren in attendance. '.rhat these meetings were productive of the utmost good no one will deny who was present and witnessed the proceedings. The Lecturers returned home, not only thoroughly conversant with the work, but confident in their knowledge that they were able, correctly, to Impart it to their . Brethren. The appropriation of the Grand Lodge for these Schools of Instruction was $800.00, but by the practice of rigid economy, and by obtaining special hotel rates, we were enabled to lower t.he total expense considerably. State Schools of Instruction were held at the following places: Maryville, Nevada, St. Louis, Poplar Bluff, West Plains, Clinton, Joplin, Marshall, Jefferson City, Kirksville, Kahoka, Boonville, Rolla, Linneus, Paris, Chillicothe, Platte City and Moberly. At all of these meetings the Grand Master was present and presided, assisted on various occasions by the other Grand Officers, some one of

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whom was present at ea~h of these meetings, and several were present at a majority of them. 'l'here are many objects to be attained, and that are attained, by these meetings. Among olhers are, that the Grand lJtficers come into closer touch with the Craft at large', ascertain their views, become conversant with their conditions, and learn their needs, thus enabling them to take such measures as may be needful for the interests of Masonry in the different sections of the State; and further, for the promotion of good fellowship and brotherly love among the Brethren of the various Lodges. The commingling of Brethren from various localities tends to' enlarge the horiZOll of their Masonic experience, and they learn that the peculiar stamp of Masonry pr2vailing in their Lodge!'> is not necessarily that of the world at large. They become. less provincial and more" cosmopolitan in consequence of these gatherings. Several thousands of Masons availed themselves of the opportunity to he present, not only to learn the work, but also to become imbued with the principles of Freemasonry as expounded by some of the brightest lights and most eloquent Masonic speakers in Missouri. To correct a misapprehension on the part of some of our Brethren, I would add that all this was done without expense to the Grand Lodge, the various Grand Officers and others attending and. performing their dutie~ did so willingly and cheerfully for 路"the good of i\fasonry," and without the hope of fee or reward. I have held Lodges of Instruction at tbe following places: Athens, Canton, Unionville, Spickards, Ridgeway, li'orest City, Pattonsburg, Union Star, Plattsburg, Braymer,Hamilton, La Plata, Cyrene, Sumner, Richmond, Fayette, Hallsville, Fulton. Silex, Mechanicsville, 'Warrensburg, Pacific, New Haven, Herman, Sullivan, St. Clair, De Soto, Osceola, Clinton, Lebanon, Hermitage, Buffalo, Fair Play, Filley, Stockton, Marshfield, Malden, Casso ville, Neor"ho, Higbee, Liberty and Vandalia. These meetings were generally of three days' duration, ina. number of instances only two, and in a very few cas.es, owing to the intense summer heat, ill-venUlated halls, and other causes, one day each. At each of these meetings all neighboring and convenient Lodges were notified, and generally were represented; several other appointments were made, which I was unable to fulfill, owing to the drouth and intensely hot weather. I have, in addition, visited a large number of IJodgeR, and given much private instruction to Mast.ers and other Officers of Lodges. . My intention has b~ennot only to impal't a knowledge of the ritual, but also, as far as in me lay, to give instruction in the fundamental prinCiples of Freemasonry. But, alas! how expectation outruns performance! My. whole time, wit.h but a few days for rest here and there, has been devoted to the work. Rut the field is large, and but for the faithful assist-, ance of t.he Distt'ict Lecturers-as noble a bann of men as - were ever united in a sacred cause-I silould have fallen far short of my endeavors. Following is an abstract of Reports of District Lecturers: FIRST DISTRICT-Bro. J. R. McLachlan reports that there is a marked improvement in the manner of doing the work m all the Lodges. He held Lodges of Instruction at Alexandria and Memphis and weekly Lodges of Instt'uction at Kahoka, where a number of Brethren from neighboring Lodges were usually present. He has visited a number of the Lodges and assisted in the work. He has also given instruction to a number of the individual Brethren in their particular ,line of work, whi~h he thinks is very effective. G. L. PRO.-4.

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A State Lodge of I1ultl'llction was held at Kahol{a, at which the Grand Mastcr and Grand Lecturer were present. A good attendance was registered at these meetings and much good was done. THIRD DISTRICT-Bro. ,John J. Dillinger has visited Putnam, Arcana, Humphreys, Pollock, and Hartford, remaining thl'ee days with each. The attendance at each place was not large, owing ';:0 extremes of mud and heat. The Lodges have had a fair share of work, and while there is a little backwal'dness with some of them, there is a great deal of emulation among them, and they are gmdually coming to the front. 'l'he Grand Lecturer, assisted by Bro. D, M. Wilson, held a Lodge of Instruction at Unio~ville, which "vas fail:ly attended, and doubtless much good will resuit therefrom. FlF'l'H DISTRICT-Bro. John W. Barkiey has visited the following Lodges: Jamjson, Gentryville, Athens, Lorraine, Grant City, Prairie, Ancient Craft and Jacoby, The Grand Lecturer held a District Lodge at Ridgewa,r. The attendance was fair. lIe has not visited the Lodge at McFall, but from what he has leal'lled he feal's they are not up in the work, 1 suggest that he visit the Lodge and learn personally its condition. SIXTH DIS'l'lUCT-Bro, J. E. Reese held a Lodge of Instruction at Ha"enwood. He has also visited nearly all of the Lodges in the District, ~ome of them several times, and assisted in conferring degrees and giving instruction in the work. He has given a great deai of private instruction to officers of Lodges all over the District, He thinks the State Lodge of Instruction held at Maryville was productive of much ~ood. EIGHTH DIS'J'RIt~T-Bro. B. F. \Vatson held weekly Lodges of Instruction In the City of St. Joseph during the winter months, which were well attended, Much interest was manifested at these meetings. He has frequently visited till' four Lodges located in St. Joseph and has assisted in conferring degi'ees. All of them are well up in the work and in a prosperous condition. He has given much private instruction to officers, memberS and candidates. NINTH DIS'J'RH'T-Bro. Elmer Mann held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at each of the foTIowing places: Jamison, Gallatin (seven Lodges represented), Lock Springs and Clal'ksdale. At each of these places there was a splendid representation and great interest manifested. In company with the Grand Lecturer, he held Lodges of Instmction at Union Stal' and Pattonsburg, at each of which there was a good attendance and great in路 tel'cst. He bas been a regular attendant at b18 own Lodge at Maysvllle and has done a great deal oT work. 'rhe wOl'k in t.he District is improving and he thinks the coming year will be one of great advancement, TENTH DISTRICT-Bro. Z. T, Martin visited two of the Lodges and found them in excellent order, both as to proficiency in the work and attendance. He considers the work well up in the District, and a great deal of interest is manifested among the Brethren. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Plattsburg by the Grand Lecturer. ELIWENl'H DISTRICT-Bro. Reuben Barney, Jr., visited Cowgili Lodge at two dilIerent times. There was a good attendance of officers and members from several adjacent Lodges. He has visited and given instruction to six other Lodges. He has devoted quite a good deal of time to individual instruction, which he thinks has done much ~ood. The State Lodge of Instruction, held at Chillicothe, was well attended and resulted in stilTing up enthusiasm, not only among the members bllt also among outii'iders, as shown by the numerous petitions coming in.

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'.rWELFTH DISTRICT-Bro. C. C. Biggel' has v:sited the Lodges in the District, some of them on severai occasions. Besides, he has done much in the way of giving instruction privateiy to officers and members of the different Lodges and tinds them enthusiastic and anxIous to perfect themselves. A succes8fui State Lodge of Instruction was held at Linneus, over which tile Grand Master presided, the work being in cilarge of the Grand Lecturel'. There was a good attendance and much intel'est was manifested in the work. THJl{T~ENTH DISTlUcT-Bro S. R. 'Wood reports that owing to business engagements he couid not devote his time during the early part of tbe yeal', and later the dry; hot weather prevented him fl'om y"isiting the Lodgell. He visited Hunnewell Lodge, which received the instructions with much interest. 'rhe Lodges at La Plata, Atlanta, Macon and Hunnewell are doing nice work. FounTEENTII DISTRIcT-Bro. Geo. Eo Mayhall has on divers occasions and to divers Brethren during the past year given private instructions in the worlc 'l'he time devoted to these private instructions would be very difficult to estimate, but much good has been done in that way. He has heid Schoois of Instruction at Center, Palmyra, Curryville, Perry and Frankford. He also, in connection with the Grand Lecturer, heid ~ District Lodge of Instruction at Cyrene. He reports all the Lodges in good working condition and speaks highly of the zeal and llldllstry of the members attending, ill iearnlng r.l1e work. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT-Bro, Thomas Ii'. Hurd reports that during November and December he held Lodges of Instruction weekly at Paris. The officers and some of the Brethren were regulal' in attendance and worked faithfully. lIe visited Florida Lodge a number of times. They are in good shape and can do the work right. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Santa Fe during the coidest time last winter and twenty-five out of the twenty-eight members were in attendance. He found the Lodge rusty, but willing and anxious to iearn, and left them in good working order. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Monroe City. The Lodge is in fine working condition and prosperons, Latel' be returned and heid a two days' Lodge of Instruction, finishing up and reviewing the work airead,r done, and is proud to state that Monroe Lodge is in as good working condition as any in the District. He is of the opinion that' the Lodges in this District can do the work intelligently, arid the most of them well. H(> assisred the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer in a State Lodge at Paris. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT-Bro. Ed, T. Miller bas heid no Lodge of Instruction, but has given instruction privately to some of the officers of nearly all the Lodges. He has, at weekly meetings called for that purpose, instructed the members of 'Van'en I,odge, No. 74: Members from various Lodges have unofficially infol'med him. that their respective Lodges desIred bim to meet with them for instruction, and that they would notify him when to come. He is still waiting for the3e notices. He says many of the Lodge~ are woefully deficient in a knowledge of the work,路 and all without reason, for the members are as capable of iearning it and of executing it as those of any othel' District. However, he still hopes for better things. He believes that the Lodge of Instruction, held by the Grand Lecturer at Sumner, will be productive of much good, not oniy to the members of that Lodge, but to all the otber Lodges represented. SEVJ.jNTEENTH DISTInCT-Bro. S. J. Jones bas had very few calls made for his services. He has responded to all that ha,e been made by any of

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the Brethren or Lodges. He has, by correspondence and by meeting with members from most if not all the Lodges, kept advised as to the condition of the Craft. On the whole, marked progress has been made. The work in the District is in a very satisfactory condition. EIGH'n~ENTH DISTllICT-Bro. Basil P. Finley notified ali the Lodges of his willingness to meet with them at any time they desired him to do so. He has held no stated Lodges of Instruction, for the reason that he bas had no request f"om any Lodge to do so. He' has visited most of the Lodges in the District unotficially and assisteq in conferring degrees. NINETEENTH DISTRICT-Bro. Sidney Beery has visited seven of the eight Lodges in the District. He held a three days' Lodge of Instruction at Farley, with fail' attendance, much interest and good results. The Grano Master held a State Lodge of Instruction at Platte City, at which all the Lodges in the District were represented. TWENTIETH DISTRICT-Bro. H. E. Colvin held a weekly Lodge of Instruction in Kansas City during the winter months. '.rhe attendance Wa!3 gratifying, representatives being present from nearly alL the city Lodges and from a number of the Lodges in the neighboring towns. He believes that ali the Lodges in the District, certainly all in Kansas City, show a steady growth. He has tried to visit as many of them as his time and business would permit. TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT--Bro. C. L. Frost has visited some of the Lodges and found the work well done. '.rWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT-nro~ Lewis -Richardson has devoted considerable -time to Masonic instruction. He has given instruction and assisted In conferring degrees in the following Lodges: Trilumina, Cambridge, Arrow Rock, Nelson and Malta U. D. He says there has been great improvement in the lectures and ceremonies since the State Lodge of Instruction was held at Marshall, and the Lodges are fast laying aside the localisms, sometimes cal1~d "old work." 'l'WE"'TY-THlRD DISTRICT-Bro. A. L. Ross has held no District Lodge of Instruction, owing to great press of business and lack of time. He has visited G!enstead Logge a number of times. In connection with the Grand Lecturer he held a two days' Lodge of Instruction at Fayette. which was fairly attended., TWENTY-For-RTH DISTRICT-Bro. J. W. Hulett has held Lodges of Instruction at Ashland, Hallsville and Sturgeon, with fair attendance at each place. He has visited and assisted in the work in roost of the Lodges in the District. TWENTy路FIFTH DISTRICT-Bro. A. S. Houston has been unable to visit all the Lodges in his Distl'ict, owin~ to absence from home a considerable portion of the time. He has, however, kept in close touch with them and has responded to every call from Lodges or individuals. lIe held Lodges of Instruction at Vandalia and Aux Vasse, both of which were well attended. TWENTY-SIX'rH DIS~RlcT-Bro. Peter Arnold has visited Montgomery City, New Florence and Jonesburg Lodges and assisted in the work. Ma路 sonry is progressing in this District. TWBXTy-SEVEN1'H DIsrmcT-Bro. J. ,V. Powell held a two days' Lodge of Instl'Uction at Silex, at which the Grand Lecturer was present. He also held a two days' Lodge of Instruction at Ellsberry and at Winfield, at which the attendance was good and the interest was gratifying. lIe has held a number of meetings for instruction at Troy, where he resides. The general condition of the work in the District is satisfactory.

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TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-Bro. Charles J. 'Walker, baving removed from the District, has been unable to give the Loages in his District much attention. THIRTIETH DISTRICT-Bro. John T. Short visited the Lodge at Russellville. The attendance was small, but the interest good. At Ionia the attendance was large and the interest excellent. At Lynn the attendance was good, with excellent interest. 'rhis is one of the most prosperous Lodges in the District. He has assisted Hickory Hill Lodge in conferring degrees. This Lodge is not in a healthy condition. He assisted in the State Lodge of Instruction at Jefferson City. The attendance was very large at night, but somewhat slim in the day time. THIH'.n:-SECOND DISTRIcT-Bro. R. W. McMullin assisted the Grand Lecturer in a Lodge of Instruction at De Soto. He has visited fOUl' Lodges at their regular meetings, asisted in conferring degrees and has given as ~uch instruction as the time would permit. During the winter months circumstances \Vel'e snch that he could not devote much time to visiting the Lodges. 'l'IIIRTY-THIRD DISTInCT-Bro. 路Wm. A. Hall held the usual weekly Lodge of Instruction in St. Louis during the winter months, which were largely attended. His visitations to Lodges hav~ been numerous. The Lodges are generally in good working order. He ha~ gi yen a great amount of private instruction to the various officers. FOl' a detailed report of th~ attendance at District Lodge of Instruction, the Brethren arerefcrre!l to the Report of R. W. Bro. Howard Watson, D. D. G. M. THIRTy-FOURTH DISTRICT-Bro. Cyrus H. Joncs held a two days' Lodge of Instruction at Steelville. The attendance was large and the interest taken in the work was very gratifying. Representatives from other Lodges were in attendance. In the evening of each day he conferred the Third Degree. assisted by the officers of Steelville and Cuba Lodges. He has made several visits to Cut>a Lodge to assist in conferring the degree. On two occasions M. W. Bro. Vinci! met him and presided part of the time in conferring the Third Degl路ee. A State Lodge of Instruction was held at Rolla, at which evel'y Lodge in his District-and several outside of it-was represented. He has given the officers of the various Lodges private instruction 'as much as his time would allow and has tried in every way to advance ,the standard of the work. As he is completely conversant with the work of the Grand Lodge, and an indefatigable worker, I have no doubt that much good has resulted from his labors. , 0# THIRTy路FIFTH DISTRICT-Bro. T. T. Gamett visited East Lynne. "He has not developed cheek enough to offer his services when not asked for." In this, I think he is mistaken. My experience as District Lecturer forty years ago and previous convinces me that Lodges are anxious for instruction and would gladly hail the advent of a District Lecturer, even when they had not thought of inviting him. The Brother is thoroughly competent and I am sorry that the Lodges have not availed themselves of his services. THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT-Bro. Charles Sprague has held Lodges of Instruction at Rich Hill, Pappin ville and Foster, which he trusts resulted in good to those Lodges. He has instl'llcted Butler LodgeaL all times of the ~rear. He has also instructed a part of the officers of all the Lodges in the District at val'ious time;;, and with one or two exceptions he thInks the worl, is fairly done throu!?hout t.he Dish路ict.

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THIR'I'Y-EIGHTH DISTRICT-Bra: H. 'r. Wl'ight assisted the Grand Lecturer at Lodges of Instruction at Lebanon, Buffalo and Rolla. He visited Dixon and -Conway Lodges, both of whicb are in good working order. He ,also visited the Lodge at Competition, and Is of the opinion that there IS room for improvement in Its work. Laclede Lodge, of wbich he is a member, has bad the benefit of his c:onstant attendance at its meetings. THIRTY-NINTH DISTRlcT-·Bro. Williard B. Dunnegan has visited most of the Lodges, and some of them frequently. He has responded to every call, with one 01' two exceptions. In all cases where an earnest desire has been expressed for greater proficiency In the work he has aided to tbe best of his ability. He notices improvement in some of the Lodges, and none have retrograded. FORTIF.'l'JI DISTRICT-Bro. ·Wiil'R. Bowles has visited most of the Lodges 'in the District. He held weekly Lodges of Instruction at Greenfield durin~ the month of .January. in which all the adja~ent Lodges were invited' to pal'titipate. In connection with the Grand Lecturer be beld Lodges of In· struction at Filley and Stockton. No Lodge in the District is retrograding, but on the contrary all.are improving. FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT-'-Bro. Ralph L. Ward in beld Lodges of Instruction of three days' each at Montevalla and Liberal. He also visited the . Lodge at Richards. He assisted tbe Grand Master and Grand IJecturer In II State Lodge of Instruction at Nevada. FOUTY-SECOND DISTRICT-Bro. Harmon Cline bas visited Carl Junction, Joplin, Webb City, Cal'tbage and Carterville. Some of tbese Lodges be bas visited severlil times. He bas compIled witb every request for bis service!'! and bas given no little amount of private instruetion to officer,> and members of Lodges. A State School of Instruction was held at Joplin by the Granl! l\1aster, assisted by the G'i-and Lecturer and ot.her Grand Officers, at which nearly all the Lodges were represented. FORTy-'l'HIRD DISTRICT-Bro. D. B. Farnsworth held a School of Instruction at ~pringfield every Friday evening for seven weeks during the winter months. These meetings were fairly attended and considerable Interest was taken in the work. A District Lodge of Instruction was beld 'at Marshfield, at which tbe GI'and Lecturer was present. He has visited several Lodges in the District and assisted in conferring degrees, and has given instruc· tion when called upon to do so. Tbe Lodges are all in fail' condition, and more th'an the usual amonnt of work has been done during the year. FOUTy-FoURTH DISTJncT-Bro. Robert Lamar bas visited a. number of the Lodges and has instructed a number of the officers personally. He thinks most of the Lodges in the District have the work fairly well. FORTY-F!FTll DISTRICT-nrO. 'r. W. Cotton has visited all the Lodges but one, and the attendance has been satisfactory and the interest encouraging. 'rhe District is in fairly healthy condition FORTY·SIXTH DIS'J'RIC'l'-Rro. "V. J. Marshall bas visited a number of the Lodges in his District and assIsted in conferring degrees. FOR'l'Y-SEVENTH DISTRICT-Bro. F. A. Kage has held no regular Lodge of Instruction because no Lodge called for one, !)ut has visited nearly all the Lodges and assisted in conferring degrees. Generally speaking, the Lodges work fairly well. FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT-Bro. .Tames A. Boone has visited all the Lodges in bis DistrIct but one, and bas at all times aided tbem in the work, giving such instruction as was In his power. He held a Lodge of

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Instruction at Commel·ce. He bas visited Morley Lodge a number of times and reports tbem in good condition. FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT-Bro. Jobn R. Pool bas visited all the Lodges in,. his District except two. He has conferred a number of degrees and given instruction on the occasion of bis visits, and has, in addition, by request of the Lodges, held six Lodges of Instt'uction of three da'ys' each. At all of these meetings tbe Brethren sbowed themselves to be anxious to improve in the work, and he expresses the bope that much good has been accomplished. 'fhese meetings were beld at Campbell, Malden, Caruth, Portageville, Point Pleasant and Senath. FIFTtETH DISTnIC'l'-Bro. L. W. Cotton reports tbat he bas endeavored to keep posted as to the general condition of the Lodges, and says tbat Masonry in his District is in a fairly prosperons condition. He held a two days' Lodge of Instruction at Greenville, with a fair attendance. Un· usual interest ~vas manifested and mucb good accomplishel. He has been meeting with the Lodge at Piedmont, in weekly Scbools of Instruction, a~ intervals fOl' several months, .which has proven very beneficial to the Brethren. FIFTy-FIRS"!.' DISTInCT-Bro. George E. Matthews has held Schools of Instruction at Lutie, Bakersfield, Thomasville, Wilderness, Gainesville, Wil· low Springs and West Plains. It has been impossible for him to visit all tbe Lodges ill the District this year, but be bas had the plea<;ure of meeting members of all the Lodges and giving them private instruction, which he knows is by them justly appreciate.d, and which he hopes will accomplish much good. FIFTY-SECOND DISTHICT-Bro.•Tohn S. Taylor held a Lodge of Instruction at Ozark one night in each week during the winter months. He has not been called upon by any of the Lodges for visitations or Schools of Instruction. He has been called upon quite frequently for private instruc· tion, to all of which he has cheerfully responded. So far as be has been able to a!lcertain, all the Lodges in the District are in a thrifty condition and are doing fairly good work. FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT-Bro. Jobn E. Adamson bas visited quite a number of Lodges and has met wlih members of almost every Lodge in the District and has given them instructions in a general way. He is inclined to believe that the work in each I,odge is fairly well done. At Decatur ' the Third Degree was confeiTed on a number of candidates, six other Lodges in' tbe Di.strict assisting in tbe work. FIF1'\."-FoUR'l'H DISTnICT-Bro. W. C. Hill removed from the District early in the Masonic year, and hence has made but few visitations. The Lodges are in good working order. FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT-Bro.' H. A. Hatfield has visited all tbe Lodges in his DIstrict except one. '.rhe Lodges are all doing considerable work a!ld doing it very well. He bas responded to all calls made on bim. The Lodges have all had plenty of work and are in a good, hp.althy condition and prosperous. The Grand Lecturer held, with his assistance, a District Lodge of Instruction at Higbee, which waR fairly attended. The Grand Mastel', assisted by the 'Grand Lecturer and oth~r Grand Officers, held a State School of Instruction at Moberly, which was largely attended by the various Lodges in that portion of tbe State. Fraternally submitted, ALLAN l\:!'DOWELL, Grand Lectu/·el'.

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MASONIC HOME.

M. W. Bro. John R. Paison, Secretary of the Board " of Trustees of tl~e Masonic I-Iome, pres~llted the Annual Reports of the President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, which, with the AnI).ual Report of the Superintendent of the Home, were ordered printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. See Appendix. HISTORICAL COMMITTEE.

The Historical Committee, -heretofore appointed, submitted their final report, which was adopted and is as follows: 1'0 the M. TV. Gt'and Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. M.:

Your committee, created in 1897. for the purpose of securing half-tone pictures and biographical sketches of Past Grand Masters, Past Grand Treasurers and Past Grand Secretaries, beg leave to render a final report and ask to be discharged. The work having been completed and delivered, your committee feel a sense of relief in view of the difficult character of the undertaking;. Our work is far short of what the committee desired, and what may have been e'xpected by the Grand Lodge. The many and varied embarrassments incident to the task assigned us need not be recounted. Let it be remembered that a period of eighty years had to be traversed in order to obtain such information as was deemed appropriate for a work of the kind in hand. It was unfortunate that the undertaking had been delayed so long. Very many of the parties catalogued in the work long since passed from the stage of active life. and but few could be found who knew anything of their history.. Your committee did the very best that ('ould be accomplished under the circumstances. We employed Brother W. P. Rickart as secretary, such assistance being absolutely required. He was persevering and diligent in his efforts to obtain the much needed information to carry out the original purpose of the Grand Lodge. The cost of the work exceeded the appropriation by $]24.46. This excess Grand Master Wells directed the committee to pay, thus covering the whole expense of publication. mailing. and .services of Brother Rickart. One thousand copies were published. One copy was sent to each Lodge in this Jurisdiction and to each of the present Grand Officers of the Grand Lodge and Past Grand Masters, to each District Deputy Grand 'Master, and to all Grand Lodges with which we are in fraternal relations. 'fhere are 250 volumes still on hand. Having supplied all deemed entitled to a copy. your committee did not feel justified in disposing of more without an order from the Grand Lodge. It is the opinion of ~-our committee that the work should be preserved for future use, as it will never be reprinted. When the present edition is exhausted. those who come after us will not be able to secure the publication. Therefore there should be kept in the archives of the Grand Lodge. sufficient numbers of the work for future Grand Officers and for IJodges that may be created in coming years. If any copies should be sold, the price per volume will be $1.62, with 18 cents added for postage, making the cost $1.80. Very fraternally submitted. JOHN D. VINCIL. ATJLAN McDOWELL, W. F. KUHN,

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee on Correspondence submitted its annual report, which was Qrdered printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. See Appendix. REPORT ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

The following report on the Amendments to the Constitution, printed last year, was presented, read and adopted: To the lIf. W. Grand Dodge of Missoud, A. F. & A. M.:

The amendments to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge, offered at the last session, were july printed in the Proceedings. On the 25th of May, last past, I had the amendments printed and forwarded one copy, with instructions, to each Lodge in the State. The result of the vote on the same is herewith presented. One hundred and thirty-ei~ht Lod~e's reported having taken action thcreon. The vote stood as follows: In favor of the first amendment, 106; opposed to amendment, 32. . In favor of Amendment No.2, 108; opposed to said amendment, 30. Of the 555 Lodges on roll, 417 made no report, showin~ that less than one-fourth took action on the proposed ehan~e in the Constitution. In computing the vote I called to my assistance a competent Brother, and due eare was given the tabulation. In view of the small vote, the labor was very light. Fraternally submitted: JOHN D. VINCIL, Grand Secretary.

BOARD OF" RELIEF".

The following report from the St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief was ordered printed: ST.

LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF.

ST. LOUIS, July 31, 1901. Report for the year ending July 31, 1901. Balance on hand last report...... $2,030 74 Receipts from Lodge during' year .. Receipts from other sources., .. ~19 30 Disbursements duIing year : ~ .. 90199 Balance on hand .. 1,54805 Securities invested .. 1,00000 Fraternally submitted, WM. SESSINGHAUS, secretary. MARTIN COLLINS, President.

Dr. C. C. Woods, Superintendent of the Masonic Home, addressed the Grand Lodge briefly, and tendered an invitation to all members to visit the Home this afternoon. On

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motion of R. 'V. Brother Jos. C. Finagin the invitation was accepted, and the 'hour oJ 3:30 fixed as the time when the Grana Lodge will repair to the Masonic Home. AMENDMENT.

The follow:ing amendment to Section 211 was offered: "Amend Section 211 by inserting after the word 'saloon-keeping,' the words 'manufacturing or dealing in intoxicating liquors as a beverage,' so that the Section as amended shall read: 'Section 211, "Cnmasonic Conduct: All Lodges in this .Jurisdiction.shall enforce the Masonic law in reference to Unmasonic Conduct, and more especially against saloon-keeping, manufacturing or dealing in intoxicating liquors as a beverage, 'gambling, blaspheming, profanity and practices of a kindred character.' " C. H. BRIGGS,

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HOUSTON.

At 1 0' cloc~ the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR. until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, October 15, 1~01. The Grand Lodge' reassembled at 2 o'clock and was CALLED TO LABOR by R. 'V. Bro. Jos. C. Finagin,. Deputy Grand Master. Grand Officers present as heretofore. Prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. H. Miller. STANDING COMMITTEES.

The following StandiJ?g Committees were announced by the Grand Master, Brother Campbell Wells, who resumed the chair: STANDING COMMITTEES. JURISPRUDENCE.-Noah ~1. Givan, Ohairman'; J<'. A. Leach, Jas. A. Boone, W. F. Kuhn, F. A. Wind, W. R. Painter, G. A. Goben. CHARTERED LODGEs.-Jas. M. Breckenridge, Chairman; R. R. Kreeger, Geo. Rees, L. F. Booth, J. C. Parmelee, John B. Ross, H. 13. 路Montgomery. LODGES U. D.-Howard Watson, Ch~airman; E. E. Morris, Geo. E. Loomis, John S. Francisco, John Broder, J. W. McCormick J. 1. Williams. ApPEALS AND GRu:vANcJ<;s.-D. A. Jamison, Chairman; W. N. Sout.hern, Jr., W. R. Edgar, Geo. L. Walls, '1'hos. R. Gibson, B. F. Watson, John W. Farris.

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CHARITY.-F. J. Tygard, Chairman; F. W. Tbaxter, Tbos. A. Bell, B. F. Holcombe, Hutt, Lou Hardeman, M. A. Dean. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS. - A. M. Hough, Chairman; E. A. Kr.authoff, W. Hencke, A. E. Dye, Thos. E. George, W. E. Wampler, Cbas. J. Wright. OBITUARY.-C. n. Biggs, W. T. Jamison,!.!. Menifee, A. B. Kleinfelter, Ed R. Brown, M. D. Jones, L. J. Schofield. WAYS AND MEANS.-Jobn H. Deems, Chairman; J. P. Tucker, W. J. Nally. Chas. A. Gewe, T. A. Milburn, J. H. Sample, E. E. Codding. ACCOUNTS.-F. W. Mott, ChailT'man; John H. Deems, E. A. Sapper. BOAIWS OF RELIEF.-Van F. Boor. Chairman; J. T. Wright, J. B. Wells, J. M. Brewer, Bert S. Lee, Eden Reed, Chas. E, Pyle. PAY ROLL.-Henry Libou, Chairman; H. L. Reeker, Ed Wyckoff, J. C. McCoy, C: A. Swenson, E. D. Stanley, J. T. Seigler. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS.-John R. Parson: RITUAL.-Allan McDowell, Chairman; Jobn C. Yocum, J. C. Finagin, Seymour HOlt, A. Fisher. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.-F. A. Kage, Chairman; C. R. Cburch, II. M. Devault, B. C. Briggs, T. L. Beach, J. M. Howe, John F. Gibbs, J. T. Livingston. 1.

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MASONIC HOME.-G. S. Miller, Chairman; T. M. French, F. K. Collins, J. T. Livingston, E. M. Kimbrough, H. E. Emery, L. W. Pryor.

REPORT COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

M. W. Bro. E. F. Allen, Chairman of the Committee on Grand 'Master's, Address, presented the following report, which 路was adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missou1'i, ..4.. F. & A. M.:

BRETHREN:-Your committee, to whom was referred the address of the Grand Master. woul13 report that they have given the subject matter therein contained careful perusal, and recommend the address in its entirety to the careful consideration of the individual members of this Grand Lodge. We are reminded by the address of our Grand Master that the "Dread Messengel'," no respector of persons, has taken from our Lodges during the year many WOI thy Brethren; and many from our sister jurisdictions, notable among the great number Brother William McKinley, late President of the United States of America; but they arc not lost, for the Supreme Grand Master has gathered them into His eternal treasury. . We recommend that so much of the Grand Master's address as refers to our Frat'ernal Dead be referred to the Committee on Obituary, that the na.mes and virtues of our deceased Brethren may be fittingly preserved in our archives. That so much as referred to the actions of the Grand Master, under the headings of Official Acts,. Installation of Grand Treasurer, Galves'ton Sufferers, matters referred to the Grand l\Ia~ster at the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, "Weak Lodges," Duplicate Charters, "Labels on Portraits," Masonic Home Appropriations, Masonic Home, McKinley Memorial Exercises, be approved.

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That so much as refers to "Invasion of Jurisdiction," Complaints vs. Worshipful :Masters, "Ash Grove money returned," Fayetteville Lodge Property, "Deeds to Lodge Property," Begging Letters, Decisions and Physical Qualifications, "Controversy betiveen Osage Lodge, No. 303, and Pueblo Lodge, No. 18,of Pueblo, Colo.," be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence . . That so much as refers to "Committee on Hall" be approved and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, to make suitable recommendations to cover all expenses incident thereto. That so much as refers to "Official Bonds" be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. That so much as refers to Historical Committee be referred 'to the Committee on Ways and Means. That so much as refers to "Dispensations," as well as refusal to grant "Dispensations," be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. That so much as refers to "Charters Arrested" be referred to a special committee of five. . That so much as refers to Missouri Lodge, No. ], be referred to a special com· mittee of five. 1'hat so much' as refers to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition be referred to a special committee of five. We are glad to know that the relations l'etween this and all sister grand jurisdictions continue to be pleasa~t and fraternal. That so much as re"fers to "Grand Representatives," and in the appointing of same to ana from this Grand Body, is cordially approved . . The Craft in general are to be congratulated on the fact that the 1\1. W. Grand Master has been able to pay so many official visitations. The impressive ceremonies attendant upon the several "Corner-Stone Layillgs" undoubtedly increased an interest among the Brethren in such localities, and the action of the Grand Master, as reported under the head of "Corner-Stone Layings," is heartily approved. . We note with pleasure the interest manifested at "School~ and State Lodges of Instruction." We believe that the efforts of the Grand Master' and other Grand Otl1cers and Brethren in this direction result in great and lasting good. Tpe rapid increase in 'our membership, the progress and uniformity in our ritualistic work, the harmony which universally prevails among the Craft can, in a great measure, be attributed to the efforts of our Grand Officers in meeting with the Brethren of our Subordinate Lodges for the purpose of social and fraternal intercourse, and as well to impart Masonic light and understanding to their less informed Brethreli. Your committee would feel that it had failed to properly perform -its duty if it neglected to refer to the valued services rendered the Grand Lodge by 1\1. W. Brother Campbell Wells during his term of office. He has in person officially visited a goodly number of Lodges; he has presided as Grand Master over an unprecedented number of State IJodges of Instruction: he has, on every important occasion, when possible, absented himself from home and business in the interests of the Craft. We recommend that the hearty thanks of this Grand Lodge be tendered to its retiring Grand Master.for the earnest and efficient manner in whieh he has discharged the duties of his office. }<'raternally submitted, F. J. TYGARD, TROS. E. GARRETT, R. F. STEVENSON, W. M. WILLIA1\lS. A. 1\1. HOUGH, C. H. BRIGGS, R. E. ANDERSON, DORSEY A.•JAMISON, A. 1\1. DOCKERY, .JOS. S. BROWNE, JNO. R. PARSON, E. F. ALI,EN, .JOHN D. VINCIL, N. ?tl. GIVAN,

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AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

'1"'he following Amendment to the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge was offered by Brother 'V. F. Kuhn, and was read for the first time: To amend Section 4 of Article I of By-Laws, by striking- out the word "second" in second line and insert therefor the word "third," so that when amended it shall read: Election oj G'rand Officers,-'l'he elective Grand Officers shall be chosen on the morning of the third day of the session, but shall not be installed until all other business before the Grand Lodge has been entirE:ly disposed of, except appointment and instalfment of appointive Grand Officers, appointments of District Deputy Grand 'Masters and Committees of Grand Lodges, and reading and approving the minutes.

Amendment to Section 93A, as follo~s: Resolved, That the following new Section 93a of the By-Laws be changed by

striking out the words "and that no representative shall receive more than one路 fourth of the sum paid as dues by his Lodge for such year," and shall read as follows: SECTION 93A. The Past Grand Masters, Grand Officers and one Representative from each Subordinate Lodge shall be paid the sum of two dollars ($2.00) for each day they may be in actual attendance upon the Annual Communications of this Grand Lodge, and two cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning- from: provided, that no Representative shall receive either mileage or per diem unless all dues from his Lodge to Grand Lodge shall have been paid; and provided, that no one shall' receive mileage or per diem in a double capacity, and that the dues of fifty cents per member, now provided by law for the support of the Masonic Home, shall be collected and paid over for that purpose, and nO'part of the same shall ever be used for the payment of such mileage or per diem, or any expenses of the Grand Lodge. H. B. POWERS, J. W., :Faithful Lodge, No. 304, A.. :F. d': A. M.

ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother Walter Williams, was introduced, and delivered an oration. Following its delivery M. \V. Bro. D. A. Jamison moved that a vote of thanks be tendered the Orator, and that he be requested to furnish a copy to be printed in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge. '1"'he address is as follows: THE VALUE OF A LIFE. Supreme among the possessions of man is life. Master of it, he is more than millionaire. Without it he is merely dust in a potter's field. Death is the great democrat leveling all. Life is the ancient aristocrat from whose loins comes that bewildering brood of blessings which are man's between the cradle and the coffin lid. The child -\. of life, the world is man's, the toys of trade and commerce, the trap-

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pery of war and social circumstance, the glitter of gold,. fame's beckoning finger, the staff of friendship, the star of hope, the enveloping atmosphere of love. The adopted son of death, and-so far as earthly effort goes-man is twin brother to the clod, and to the cobble-stone insensate. Each man is born to the purple. For each life" is packed with, princely possibilities that only the passing years reveal. Life is man's treasure-box of opportunity. It is the spot the Greek sought, upon which lever resting moves the world. The value of a life once thoroughly embedded in man's thought he will not squander time, the stuff of which life is made. He will not thrust his hand into his treasure-box and distribute thence and recklessly the diamond days of youth and manhood and 'in age dole them as coins drop between dying miser's fingers. He will seek the best investment for the wealth he has, this fortune of life to retain which Kin'gs would give their crowns. He will put the accent upon the great affairs, the things which are worth while. He will emphasize the excellent. Already the first word of law is a panoply for the protection of life and the last word of science a struggle for its preservation. Philosophy路 adds to the law of self-defense and to the strivings of science to lengthen life the more important injunction: Make the most of life. Preserve and defend it, but invest it, also. As the路 prudent business man puts his capital where it will yie!t1 the best returns, so the capital of life-which is the possession of every man and his most precious property-should be invested. , This will shut out not merely the vicious things which scar the SOlll, but the unnecessary things which lame the life. This will consecrate, make sacred, every day and all the hours of every d~y. And as we hold a trust fund, of which we are stewards for some noble 路cause, looking after each detail of its management, so will we employ the trust fund of our life, of which we are simply stewards to invest it, that the largest returns may come to help and heal humanity. Comprehending the value of a life we cease to squander our own and we seek to save and strengthen others. Hence, hospitals arise and asylums swing wide their doors of welcome. We train our children in schools to right investment and throw around the aged the loving arm of friendship. Because of the value of the other lives we cherish half the world goes, forth at morning, toils the waking hours and returns at evening time. For this cause have we ~omes颅 the little spots of heaven for building which, as only woman can, the first mother brought the plan from Paradise. Lose the right estimate 'of a human life and the world slips back to barbarism. Place the right price upon this universal property and the golden age is here, the golden age which, please God, is in the near to-morrow, not in

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some far off distant yesterday. For this valuation right adjusted makes all life precious. It spikes cannon which kill and encourages science which lengthens man's arms and makes alive. It reconciles labor and capital, whom God sent to keep house upon the earth as helpm~ets, to be fruitful and multipiy and have dominion-and whom God hath joined together let no man put asunder. The proverb is no longer: "Each man for himself and the devil take the hindmost," but "Each man for himself and all for the hindmost:" As the world learns and lives this truth, despotism dies and the red flag of anarchy fades before the coming of the white flag of peace and brotherhood. We need to raise our estimate of human life. We cheapen it when we sell it fat shallow aims and purpose. We despise it when we pay it out for paltry things. We miss its noblest value except we employ it for the noblest ends. The civilization of any people depends, .not upon the number of its spindles at homE' or its ships abroad, not upon its factories or its fleets, its wealth or its culture, but upon the estimate which it puts upon the value of human life. A nation rises in tlie scale of civilization as it preserves, protects and makes precious the lives of the strong and the weak within its borders. War, which is syndicated slaughter, disappears. Differences are settled in the courts. Militarism withdraws its hideous crest. And the whole land is a city of refuge, a sanctuary for everyone stricken or hard beset. Proper emphasis upon life's value suggests Cain for the dependent and defective, that grand army of the wounded ones halt upon the world's highway. There have always been two theories of life. Holding one we withdraw ourselves from society to save our soul. That is mo~asticism-nevera solution, but simply an evasion of the' problem of existence. Holding the other we plunge into society to save society and our soul.- We employ every power of body and mind and spirit-the trinity which makes up man-to its utmost, giving full play to every energy and resource. And we all use these to aud to 'the efficiency of other lives, to banish pain and bring back gladness. The process is slow and wearisome. We are accustomed to swift fruit. The June rose stands close to the January snowdrift. Civilization is a plant of slower harvesting. 'Tis ~ far cry from the rude citizen of the stone age, with -coat of skin and hut of clay, to the man of to-day, with church and school and government. "Nature," it has been well said, "makes a d~ad snowflake in a single night, not so the star flowers, hung in the blue vase of God we call the sky." It is the fashion in this transition period of the world-a' kind of intellectual house-cleaning time-to look into the future with shaded eyes of terror. The reformer sees his sickle rust and thinks

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the harvest long delayed. Not so. 'Tis only growing in richness and in beauty. Four hundred years passed ere a cap-stone was placed upon the cathedral ,at Cologne. Shall more be grudged to put on manhood the crown of culture and of character? Life so precious becomes a serious possession. There are some who hold it prey to passion-passion which fills madhouses and mausoleums, and crowds the streets with shameless creatures-the driftwood of a diseased societ). There are some who hold it for pleasure purely-and count every year a jest-except life's last year. There are some who hold all living as the prisoners of law inexorable. We cannot change our course. Even the lawmaker himself is held tight in the meshes of his own established laws, and cannot raise a finger, though a world falls, or else, more dreadful thought, the Almighty is barred out of the universe by man's half-interpretation of the words He has written on stone and sky and running stream. The serious study of life, man's supreme property, changes this. It makes passion not a terrible master, but a splendid servant. It transforms pleasure into recreation. And law and science become guides, head! janitors to open doors, and brush away the r~bbish, but no longer the owners of the premises. Life---Qur own life-is above all else. Man, under God, is his own master. He is the supreme court of his own conscience. He is not puppet in the hands of fate, not a feather upon a stream tossed by currents of heredity and environment at Will., He has life, a royal inheritance, the gift of the gods all other gifts above. "In the full clutch of circumstance He has not winced nor cried aloud, Under the bludgeonings 'of chance, His head is bloody, but unbowed."

One final thought.. In what shall this tremendous fortune, which is every man's, be placed? How shall it be husbanded? The reply is as old as the ages, and yet few have learned aright. This life is saved by its loss. That which we give away to others is all we have . for our own. The crushed grape brings the sweetest wine, the broke!! flax the softest linen, the fiercest fire the most enduring colors on the vase. Who lead the world? Not the pampered pets of fortune, who have passed their lives in velvet, who have dwelt like the Edomites in downy nests undisturbed. The world's leaders are those who have burned up their lives and from the flames brought life eternal. At the head of "the philosophers is Socrates, who hath for. gotten tl).e dungeon at Athens, at the head of the orators comes Paul, smiling at the memory of the Marmertine prison. Leading the sons of genius and sweet song comes Homer, once blind and imprisone.d.

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Leading the lovers of liberty are' John Huss and'Savonarola and Latimer, coming from the blazing fagots' fire. And above all, tlie one to whom, despite enervating luxury and gross materialism, th~ world turns gladly as the twilight com~s, the Man of Sorrows, who gave His life upon a cross, the Great School Master, who taught as never man taught. "Except a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die"-the Master Gardener saith. Each wheat field is an arsenal of argument, each blade of grass which lifts itself a trembling bayonet to heaven a prophecy and proof. This, then, is thp. call for the capital which is路 ours-individual investment of individual life. Man cannot be saved by proxy. Charity ought not to be merely a combine. The pleadings of the stricken call us out, the children in the shambles, the strong man in the toils, the submerged of earth. The world holds out its hands imploringly. Shall we eat our bread in peace, possess our souls in patience, live our lives in selfish quiet and content? No, we will not, else unworthy Masona are we everyone. We will give our lives~our highest, holiest possession-to humanity as our most reasonable service. None may escap~ this service who have life{ None may plead lack of business 01' excess of business.~ 路None may stand ~side and save his life. Selfishness is suicide. The less we have of the furniture of the world tile more we need to invest in the cause' of human brotherhood that which is more than all the world-our life. "'rhis I beheld, or dreamed It in a dream: There spread a cloud of dust along a plain And underneath the cloud, or in It, raged A furious bs.ttle and men yelled, and swords Shocked upon swords and' 8hlelds. A prince's banner 'Wavered, then stagered backward, hemmed by foes. A craven hung along the battle's edge And thought : 'Had I a sword of keener steelThat blue blade tbat the King's son bears-but tbis Blunt thing'-he snapped and flung it from bis band And, lowering, crept away and left the field. 'l'ben came the King's son, wounded, sore bestead; And weaponless, and saw the broken sword, Hilt buried in the dry and trodden sand. And ran and snatched it, and, with battle shout, Lifted afresh, he hewed his enemy down And saved a great cause that heroic day."

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SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

The Grand Master announced the following Special Committees: ON' ARRESTED CHARTERS.-C. W. Bolster, Ed. M. Allen, A. S. J. Beery, John J. Suter, A. H. Kohlmeyer. . ON MISSOURI LODGE, Ko. I.-A. M.. Hough, R. F. Stevenson, Jos. S. Browne, C. H. Briggs, l<'. J. Ty~ard. ,f

BOARD OF RELIEF.

'rhe following report from the Kansas City Board of Relief was read and ordered printed in the Proceedings: KANSAS CITy:BoARD OF RELIEF. KANSAS

CITY, July 31,,1901.

Cash balance on hand July 31, 1900 .. 834966 l{eceived cash from Albert Pike Lodge, No. 219 .. 2500 Received c'ash from Kansas City Lodge, No. 2\10.......................... .. . 105 00 Received cash from, Rural Lodge, No. 316 .. 14000 Received cash from South Gate Lodge, No. 547 .. 7000 Received cash from Gate City Lodge, Ko. 522 .. 5000 Received cash from Heroine Lodge, No. 104 . 3500 Received cash from Temple Lodge, No. 229 :. :.>.0000 Received cash from Westport Lodge, No. 340 .. 16000 Received cash from York Lodge, No. 563................ .. .. 7500 Received cash from Ivanhoe Lodge, U. D .. 3000 /Received cash from Grand Lodge of Iowa for (Widow) Ida Bush . 240 00 Received from all other sources, including money return cd by parties assisted and the Lodges to which they belonged .. 20090 Total Total disbursements, for which we have 150 different vonchers Cash balance on hand July31, 1901............................... EDWIN DAWSON, President.

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Fraternally submitted, V. F. BOOR, Secretary.

The Gra'nd Lodge was then CALLED FROM LABOR until 7. o'clock this evening, when the work in the First and Second Degrees will be exemplified by the Grand Lecturer.

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FIRST DAY-NIGHT SESSION.

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O~tober

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The Grand Lodge 'was CALLED TO LABOR at 7: 30 o'clock by R. ""V. Bro. Jos. C. Finagin, D. G. M.; Grand Officers present as heretofore. Prayer by Rev. Bro. J. H. Miller.

MEMORIALS.

J. C. N unn, at o;le time a member of Granby Lodge, ~o. 216, now defunct, presented a memorial asking to be restored to good Masonic standing. I-Ie .having been suspended for non-payment of dues, and having paid the anlount dues when suspended, his Inemorial was referred to the Committee on Appeals. A memorial fro"m sundry Masons of Lexington, Mo., praying for an appropriation by the Grand Lodge of $25 for the purpose of repairing a monument in a lot ownesI by the Grand Lodge at Lexington, was read and referred to the Committee on '"'tV ays and Means.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.

The Grand Lodge then entered upon the exemplification of the work and lectures of the first and second degrees. R. 'V. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, took charge of the work and proceeded with the exemplification, assisted by the several Grand Officers.

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At 1 o'clock the Grand .J;.;cdge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 9 o'cloc~ to-morrow mor~ing.

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SECOND DAY-FORENOON SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 16, 1901.

Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9:00 A. M. by M. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, Grand Master. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain, the Rev. J. H. Miller. Records of yesterday read and approved. OBITUARIES.

The report on Obituaries was read and approved, and as follows: .

To .the Most lVo?'shiPtul Grund Lod~e of Missouri, A. F. &; A. M.: .

Your Committee on Obituaries submit the following report: When your representatives to the Washington Memorial Service at Mt. Vernon, December 14, 1899, listened to the noble tribute paid to the memory of George Washington by our Brother, William McKinley, President of the United States, we little dreamed that in so short a time this "best beloved man in all the world" would fall, the victim of the most wanton and unprovoked assassination in the annals of time. In twenty years we, as Master Masons, have been called upon to mourn the loss of two members of our Craft, who were stricl,en down in the performance of duty while fillin~ the highest office in the gift of any people. In the average of intelligence. virtue and ability the twenty-six Presidents of the United States have ranl,ed above the rulers of .all other lands, and in t.his ilIust.rlous company none stood higher in personal character than William McKinley. Ilis kindly spirIt bad much to do with allay'ing sectional feellng and makIng us, in a fuller sense t.han eVe!" before, one people, whlle in the administratiOJi of public affaIrs he bore his faculties so meek, had been so clear in his great. office, that his virtues plead, like. angels, trumpet-tongued, against the deep damnation of his taking-off. . 'We need not here repeat. the story of hIs stainless career as Congressman, Governor and President, nor ,of the tender devotion of h.is domestic life, for the many virtues of this amiable, distinguished i\nd exemplary character are upon perpetual record, not only in the annals of his countn'. but also in' the hearts of all his Brethren. N~ar the close of the Civil War, Major McKinley was stationed at Winchester, Va. Here he noted the kindnesses shown to wounded Confederate soldiers by the regimental surgeon and upon,' inquiry was informed that thei~e were brother Mason~. At once he express~d a desire to become a member of such ~ Fl'a terni ty and on May 1, 1865, he was initiated an Entered Apprentice in Winchester, Hiram Lodge, No. 21. The next evening he was passed to the De~ree of Fellow Craft and on May ;-1 was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason.

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Aftel' the war he affiliated with Canton Lodge, No. 60. at Canton, Ohio. and on August 21, ]867, became a charter member of Eagle Lodge-now McKinley Lodge--No. 43, at Canton, of which he remained a member until his death. The degree.s of M:uk. Past and Most Excellent Master were conferred upon him by Canton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, December 27, 1883, and the next night he was exalted to the most sublime degree of the Royal Arch. Canton Commandery, No. 38, Knights Templar, conferred upon him the illustrious Order of the Red Cl'OSS, December 18, ]884, and created him a . Knight TempJar and Knight of :Malta, December 23, 1884.. "The elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to ali the world,This was a man." â&#x20AC;˘ In one Grand .Jurisdiction the office of Grand Master has been vacated by the hand of death. IDAIIO.

M. W. Bro. George Dickel'sen Golden, Most Worshipful Grand Mastel' of .Masons of Id'aho, was born in Norfolk County, England, March 29, 1844, and died at. Idaho Falls, May 17, 1U01, aged fifty-seven years. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master'Mason in Alturas Lodge, No. 12, at Rocky Bal', Idaho, in 1884, was exaited in Boise City Chapter, No.3, in 1891, and knighted in Idaho Commandery, No.1, of Boise City, in 1894. He served .his Lodge as Worshipful Master eleven years, was elected Senior Grand Warden in 1891 and GiUnd Master in 1900. Six sister Grand Jurisdictions have been deprived by death or the services Of theil' Grand Secretaries, who had long ~nd rlillgently served the Craft. Al,ABAlIfA.

M. W. Bro. Henry I;lay Armstrong, Grand Secretary of the, Grand Lodge of Alabama, also Gl'and Secretary of the Gran'd Chapter, Grand RecOI'der of the Grand Council, and Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery, was born in Georgia, January 1, 1840, and died at his nome In Auburn, Ala., December 17, 1900, aged sixty-one years. He was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason in 1865, was exalted to the most sublime degree of the Royal Arch in 1866, and was created a Knight Templar and Knight of Malta in 186S. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge two years. Grand High Priest three years and served the Grand Commandel'y as Grand Commander. . Probably he was the most distinguished and widely known Mason of hiS" State. and nnequaled as an exemplifier of Masonic work. He had been Speaker of the House Representatives of his State, a member of the St~te Senate, State Superintendent of Education, and Consul-General of the United States at Rio de Janeiro. He was a prominent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

COLORADO.

R W. Bro. Edward C. Parmelee, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, was born in Waterbury, Vt.. May 16, 1835, and died in Denver, May 10, 1901, aged sixty-six, years. He was made a Mason in Monroe Lodge, No. 88, at Monroe, Iowa, In 1857, received the degrees of Capitular Masonry in Central City, R. A. Chap-

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tel', 1\0. 1. at Central City, Colo.. in ]863, and the Orders of Knighthood in St, .Tohn's Commandery at Cuba, New York, in 1866. The Order of High Priesthood was conferred upon him in 18i8 find the Council degrees in 1892. He was elected SecI'etal'y of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, October 6, 1866; Secretary of. the Grand Chapter, May 11., 18i;:;; Recorder of the Grand Commandery, March 14, J8i6, and filled tllese val'ious positions until his deat.h. DISTRIC'l' OF COTX)IRlA,

R. W. Bro. William R. Singleton, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, was born in NOI'folk, Va., October 24, 181.8, and died in Washington City, Februliry 2:3. 1901. in his eighty-third year.• In early manhood he came to St. LOllis and was made a 1\lason in Naphtali Lodge, No.2;'). lIe also resided for some time at Independence, in this State. IOWA.

M. W. Bro. Theodore Sutton Parvin, Gmnd Secretary of the Grand Lodge of'Iowa, was born in Cedarville, N. ,1., ,January HI, 1817, and died at Cedar Rapids, la" I June 28, 1901, in the eighty·fifth year of his 'age. He was raised to the degree of Mastel' )fason in Nova C!.Csarea Harmony Lodge, No.2, at Cincinnati, May 9, J~3S. He assisted in org-anizing the first Lodge fOl'med in Iowa, in 1840. and was a delegate to the convention which organized the Gmnd Lodge of Iowa in January, 1844. ' At this time he was elected Grand Secretary and filled that position continuously until his death, with the exception of the year that he was Grand Master' (1852-3). . , He founded and organized the Grand Lodge Library, in 18H and wac; Librarian as long as be lived. He attended evel'Y annual session of the Grand Lodge from 1844 to 1900 and his official signature is on every charter issued by the Grand Lodge from Its org~nb:ation until his deatha record probably unparalleleo in the history of Ameriean )lasonry.' He was exalted in Iowa City Chapter, No.2, in 1845, was Grand High Priest in 1854 and Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter in 1855 :i:nd lSfi6. He rec'eived the Cryptic degl'ees in Dubuque Council. 'Xo. 3. in 184 i; was elected Grand Recordel' of the Grand Council in J 8:>7 and }\lost Puissant Grand :Mastel' in 1860. f> He was knighted in Apollo Encampment, Ko. 1, at Chicago, in 1855, assisted in organizing the Grand Commandery of Iowa in 186,4 and was elected first Grand Commander, being re-elected in 1865. He organized the Grand Bodies of Dakota and the Grand Commandery of 'N'epraska. His name is inseparably connected with rIle educational history of his State. as he was assodated with the Iowa :University twenty-two years as regent, curator, lIbral'!an and professor, and was one of the founders of that institution, He was the last survivor of those who assisted in laying tbe cornerstone of the State capit0l sixty-one yeal's ago the Fourth of last July.

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MISSISSIPPI.

R. W. Bro. John Logan Power, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of )1ississippi, was born in Ireland in 183~, "and died at Jackson, Miss., Sep" tember 24, 1901, aged sixty-seven years. Landing in this country a penniless lad, he made bi:,;"way to Lockport, N. Y., where be became a !)l路inter.路 In .1854 he went to New Orleans and shortly afterwards to Jackson, Miss. He was elected Secretary of the Constitutional Convention of "his State in 1865. In 1875 he was elected State Printer" and i'e-eleeted five times. Six years ago he was elected Secretary of State. 1<"01' many years he" was superintendent ot" the Presbyterian Sunday School at Jackson, and was also an elder of that church, his last attendance at church being at n. prayer meeting at which he conducted the services in the absence of the pastor, taking as his subject, '.fhe Good Samaritan. "Does he live to-day?" said his pastor, in his funeral sermon, "It is because in the name of the ~Iaster he went and did likewise. Will he !lve on? If so, it is- in those institutions that he has helped. In the orphans for whom he cared. In homes that he visited in pestilence. In the countless unobtrusive acts of sympathy and mercy that none but the Recording Angel have written. '1'0 live in the hearts left behind us is not to die." , He was Grand Seci'etary of the Grand Lodge for thirty-two years; Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter thirty years; Grand Recorder of the Grand Council thirty years, and Grand Recorder of the Grand Commander;\' thirtyone years. HHODE

ISLAND.

R. W. Bro. Edwin Bakel', Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, died at his home in Providence, May 15. 1901, aged sixty-three years. He had served his Grund Lodge as Grand Secretary twenty-nine years. The names of the following Past Gl'and Masters have been referred to your committee: M. W. Bro. Benton H. Ingl',am, Past Grand Master of the Gmnd Lodge of Mis~ouri, was born in Greene County, ~Io., ::\'ovember 24, 1838, and died at Maryville, Mo., November 10, 1900, aged sixty-two years. His boyhood was spent upon th,~ farm, but in early manhood he engaged in mercantile pursuits in the e1ty of Spl"ingfield. )'1ore than thirty-five years ago he re路 moved to Sedalia, which was his 'home until ,a few months before his death, when he moved to Kansas City. In 1872 he was elected Collectol' of Pettis County, after which he was appointed Circuit Clerk of Pettis Cou;;ty, to till a vacancy. At the end of the term for which he was appointed he was elected and re-elected, and again in 1882, continuing in office until 1887. After that date he engaged in the insurance business. He was made a :Mason in Sedalia Lodge, No. 236, in 1864; was Senior Warden in 1866, Worshipful :Master in 1870, '1886" 1887 and 1888. He entered the Grand Lodge of 1RG6 as Senior Warden of bis Lodge, and was reg"ular in his attendance until three years ago. In 1871 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master, filling that position "acceptably until chosen to office in the Grand Lodge. He was also appointed District Deputy Grand Lecturei' and acquired a reputation as a ritualist second to no District Lecturer in the State. He served one yeal' as Assistant Grand Lecturer.

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In 1888 he was elected Junior Grand Warden, Senior Grand Warden in 1889, Deputy Gl'and' Master in 1890 and Grand Master in 1891. He ruled the Craft wisely and well, and tile Committee of Past Grand Masters, to whom his Address was referred,' said of him: "The Grand Master has been earuest. painstaking and zealous in the discharge of the duties of his office, and he mel'its the approval of the Grand Lodg'~ for the efficient manner in whjch he has executed the trust reposed in him:' He was a communicant in the Protestant Episcopal Church. ALABA~fA..

!If. W. Bro. Francis Leigh Pettus, Past Grand Master of Alabama, died at Montgomery, Ala., March 6, 1901, aged forty-two years. He was made a :Mason in Central City Lodge, No. 305, at Selma, in 1885; 'was elected .Master in 1887, ahd Grand Master in 1892, and again in 1893. He was prominent in the practice of law, was twice Speaker of the House of Representatives, and twice President of the Senate of his State.' I<ANSAS.

M. W. Bro. Moses Lawin Adams, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lod!\'e of Kansas, was born in New Hampsh'ire, October 19, 1826, and died at hIs home in Canon City, Colo., December 2;), 1900, aged seventy-four years. He was elected Grand Master in 1866 and Grand High Priest in 187~. He was the first Grand Tt'easurer of the Grand Chapter of Kansas, and the first Grand Prelate of the Grand CommandelÂˇY. He was twice elected Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives, and,after removing-to Colorado: was elected District Attorney and Judge. MICHIGAN.

M.â&#x20AC;˘ W. Bro. John W. Champlin, Past 'Grand Mastel' of Michigan, was born in Kingston, N. Y., February 17, 1831, and died at Grand Rapids, July 24, 1901, in his sevent:r-first :rear. He was made a Mason in Grand River Lodge, No. 34, in 1858, and in 1871 was chosen Grand Master. He was a member of Grand Rapids Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and De Molai Commatldery, Knights Templar. He took high rank in the legal profession and i~ 1883 was elected a Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan. 1n 1892 he was appointed Professor of Law in the University of Michigan. MISSISSIPPI.

1\1. W. Bro. William Starling, Past Grand Mastel' of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, was born at Columbus, 0., January 25, 1839, and died at G:reenville, Miss., December 10, 1900, aged sixty-two years.

He was Past Grand High Priest, Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Council, Past President of the Order of High Priesthood, and Past Grand Commander.

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MONTANA.

M. W. Bro. William G: Boardman, Past Grand Master of 1\Iontana. wa,:; born in Brooklyn, June 27, 1848, and died in Butte: Mont., April 16, 1901, in the fifty-tbird year of bis age. He was made a Mason in Butte Lodge, No. 22, in 1878, and was elected Gmnd Master:in 1890. He sen-cd one tel'm in the LeglslatUl'e of his State and was Superintendent of the Montana exhibit in the New Ol'1eans Exposition. NERRASIC\..

M. W. Bro. James A. Tulleys, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, was born in Ohio, July 6, .1841, and died at Red Cloud, Neb., January 21, 1901, in his sixtieth year. He was elected Grand Master in 1880, Grand High Priest in 1883, and Grand Commander in ,18!>4. From June, 1894, until bis death, he served his Grand Lodg~ as Grand Custodian.

)1. W: Bro. BenjamIn Flagler, P~st Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New YOl'k, was born at Lockport, December 10, 1833, and died in New York Cit.y, Noyember 6, 1900, aged sixty-seven years. lIe was made a Mason in 1864, and elected Grand Master in 1882. OREGON.

M. W. Bro. James R. Bayley, Past Grann Master of Oregon, died in Newport, Oregon, May 24, 1901. He was made a Mason in Chandler Lodge, No. 138, at London, 0., in 1847, received the Capitular and Cryptic Degrees at Springfield, 0., in 1849, and was Knighted in Reed Commandery, at Da.vion, 0., in 1850. He went to Oregon in 1854, and was ()lected Grand Master in 1861. In 1868 he was elected Grand HIgh Priest, and filled ihat office nIne years. YIHGINIA.

M. W. Em. John Howard Wayt, Grand Master of Virginia, was born at' "ruynesboro, 'Va., October 23, 1845, and dIed at Staunton. _ Februal'y13, 1901, .aged fifty-five years. He was elected Grand JunIor Deacon in 1883, and regularly pl'omoted until he was chosen Grand Master, in 1890. R. W. Bro. James Ray Shehan. Senior Grand Wal'den of the Gl'and Lodge of Indian Territory. died in Kansas City, June 18, 1901, and was burled at bis bome In Vinita, 1. '1'. Of him it was said: "Not' only was he' a. benediction to Masonry, but he was the champion of evel'ytbinK that was good, and the enemy of all that was bad." l\I. W. Bro. James McGInnis Brundige, Honorary Past Grand Master and Grand Lecturer of Alabama, was born in Franklin County, Tennessee, November 22: 1812, and died at TrinIty, Ala., March 13, 1901, In the eighty-nInth year of hIs age, having been a Mason sixty-three years. "For fifty years he was the tinal Arbiter upon all dIsputed points in Masonic Ritual. He attended more communlcationfl of the Grand Lod~e, visited more TJodges. and instructed a larger .number of Masons than any Mao;;on" in Alabama.

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Less distinguished, but not less faithful and worthy are the many workers in our own and otller jurisdictions, who, dui-ing the past year, have entered' into rest. As we think of them the old Question comes with solemn meaning; If a man die, shall he live again? "There is hope of a tree, if It be eut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thel:eof will not cease. But man dleth and wasteth away';' yea, man giveth up the ghost and where is he?" "Strlcl,en human nature cries out': There must be a dawn beyond this darlmess and a never setting sun, while this short life is but a morning star." The symbolism of Masonry bids us bury our dead in hope. "High Twelve, La! .Tudah's Lion stoops to save; His strong right hand Is rea(;hin~ downward to the gl路uve. 'rhe dead shall stand; A ~rip, a word, he spl"ings upright, The shadows fly, He basks in heaven's eternal light, No more to flle. High Twelve. I, Fraternally snbmitted, C. IT. BRIGGS. ED S. BROWN, A. B. CLINEI<'ELTER,. L. J. SCOFIELD, W. D..TONES. W!If. T. JAMISON. Committee.

TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS.

Report 0!l Transportation and Hotels, by John R. Parson, ,was read and adopted, and is as follows: 1'0 the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, i1. P. (G A. Moo'

Your Committee on 'l'ransportation and notel~ would respectfully report that arrangements werf~ made with the railroads for one and one-third fare OD the certificate plan. . The hotels made the usual reductions. Circular,;:; announcing the arrangements were sent to 'all the Lodges. li'raternally submitted, JOHN R. ~PARSON, Committee.

MEMORIAL.

The Memorial of Ii. Boone, for restoration to good l\1asonic Standing, was read and referred to the Committee on Appeals,

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AMENDMENT.

Amendments to Grand Lodge By-Laws were read a second time. FRATERNAL BUILDING.

A special Committee on Fraternal Building was announced, as follows: R. E. Anderson, W. R. Stubblefield, C. C. Woods, C. E. VanDuzen, T. N. Woodruff.

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

At 10 o'clock the Grand Master announced that the hour had arrived for路 the election of Grand Officers. lIe then appointed. as Tellers the following Brethren: J. H. Hull, C. H. Meyers, L. Moller, W. L. Reynolds, Jr., D. VV. Wallace, Max Lowenstein, Harmol) Cline, Abner Smi~h. The Grand L09ge then voted for Grand Master and other Grand Officers, which re~:ulted as' follows: BROTHER BROTHER Master. BROTHER "Varden. BROXHER \Varden.

Jos. C. FINAGIN, St. Louis, Grand Master. JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City, Deputy Grand . \V. F. KUHN, Kansas. City, Grand Senior L. B. VALLIANT, St. Louis, Grand

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. On motion of C. II: Briggs, the Grand Lodge elected the following members of the Masonic Home Board: John R. Parson, Sol. E. Waggoner, A. C. Robinson, Campbell vVells, and D. A. Jamison. . -The Grand Lodge was then CALLED FROM LABOR until 2:30 this afternoon.

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SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, October 16, 1901. The M. 'V. Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 2:30 o'clock by the M. W. Grand Master, Brother Campbell Vi ells. Pra.yer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. H. Miller. ELECTION RESUMED.

The election of Grand Officers was resumed, when'R. W. Bro. S. NI. K.ennard was re-elected Grand Treasurer and John D. Vincil Grand Secretary. REPORTS.

The Committee on Accounts, through its Chairman, BrotherF. 'V. Mott, submitted the following report, and the same was adopted: '1'0 the Most lForsliipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. It'. & ..4.. M.:

Yorir Committee on Accounts herewith respectfully submits its rePort of the ,examination of the financial records of the Grand J~odge, turned over to us by the Grand Officers, which includes the returns of all subordinatp. Lodges, as well as the cash books of both the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretal·y. The following are the results of our labor: Balanee on hand, Odober 10, 1900, viz: Cash Bonds

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Printing Proceedings of Grand Lodge, ] 900 Printing and Stationer~' $327 Clerk .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 600 Postage 276 Telephone 60 Ice :. 15 New rugs for office. . . . . . .. 33

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Rent of office Gt'and Secretary. : .. : . Salary Grand Secretary .Salary of Committee on Foreign Con'espondence . Salary Grand Lecturer ~ Salary Grand Treasurer . Salary Grand Master . Salary Grand Tiler ; . Salary Special Deputies . Expenses Communication Grand I.Jodge, 1900 . Expenses Communications, Mileage, Pel' Diem of Members . Charity : . Portrait of present Grand Mastel' . Expense State Lodge of Instruction . For use of Historical Committee . Unauthorized, but necessary expenses, charged to Contingent' Fund, viz: Corner-stone laying, Jewish nospltal a 65 Box rent in safe deposit â&#x20AC;˘ company . ;) 00 6,00 City .Directory . Insurance .. : . 10 00 Dues, refunded . 11 25 Exchange on checks . 13 49 John R. Parson, supplies for Grand LodgeÂˇ . 13 5;') Masonic map of Missouri. 15 00 Railroad agent for certifi17 00 cates . 26 55 Balance on payroll of ] 900 Labels, portraits of Grand .Master~, lS:.!1-1HOO.... ':.!7 50 Expenses of Grand Tiler.. 29 95 McKInley memorial exercises :......... 108 60

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4,705 flO 850 00 50 00 800 00 1,500 00

287 54

250 00

850 /)0

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recommended by Committee on' and ::\Ieans, '.' . . . . . ICxpemled .. " " " , ' , $17,5a5 Masonic Home account paid by order of Grand Lodge, ... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16,061 Bonds transferred to the Masonic Home by order' of the Grand Lodge and Grand Master, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10,000 Donation to GalYeston sufferers by order of the Gl'and' Lodge ,....... 500 Refunded to Ash Grove Lodge by order of the Grand Lodge', .... , . . . . . . . . . 249 Wa~'s .

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$17,908 80 :'>5

50 00 ,00 27

$44,633 66

$'36.214 98

..... "'.,,,.,'.', ,'.', , , .... , , . , , , , , , . , , .. , , , ' .... $80,848 64

There are several matters in this report that we desire to call attention to, as follows, viz: I.-Thruugh an error, the item of $850, reeoffimended by the Committee on Char.ity, \vas author,ized l:iy the Committee on Ways and Means, was printed as $775. The amount, $850, is correct, as will be seen by the report of the Committee on Charity. , 2.-The standing order of the Grand Lodge authorizes the expenditure of $50 for painting the portrait of each of our Grand MasterS,and as the worl, was done, and we have the portrait of our present Grand Master, we recommend that the Slim of $50 be paid toward it by our Grand Treasurer, althougll the cost ex~eeded the sum appropriated. 3.路-'l'be Donds rcferred to in the report were transferred by order of the Grand Lodge and the Grand :Master to tbe )1asonic Home. 4,-\Ve again call attention to and reiterate what we suggested a year ago, lllat the dues to the Grand Lodge ai'e payable at the office of the Grand Secretary, and that the exchange on checks must be,borne by the subordinate Lodges and added to the amount due in remitting. While it is true the aggregate is only $1:3.49. the debt can be avoided in the manner suggested. The only Lodges not reporting to date, are Nos. 56, 58, 452, 497, 521 and f>62. The action of the Grand Lodge in setting aside $250.00 for a Contingent Fund, to cover unexpected, but legitimate expenses of the Grand Lodge, was a wise one, as will he seen that the amount has tal;:en care of neal']y all of the unforeseen items enumerated.\Ve renew OU1' recommendation to set a simila.r sum aside for the ensuing year. 'We are pleased to call attention to the fact that the expenditures, as a whole, have been kept within the appropriations set aside by the Committee on Ways and Means, and the orders of the Grand Lodge. 'l'ile- books of all accuunts are in excellent condition, and balance to ~ cent. The solid standing of tile finances of the Grand Lodge speaks for 'itself. Fraternally submitted, I

F. 1\1. 1\10'1''1',

.JOHN H. DEEMS,. E. A.. SAPPER,

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MEMORIAL.

A Memorial from Louis V. Lucas, late a member of Hannibal Lodge, No. 188, from which he had been expelled, was read, praying for his restoration to good Masonic standing, an4 the saIne was referred to the Committee on Appel1ls and Grievances. CHARTERED LODGES.

,V. Bro..James M. Breckenridge, Chairman of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, presente9- the following l~eport, \vhich was adopted: ']'0

the M .. TV. Gr(lnd Lodge of Missouri, A. F'. .£. A. M.:

Yom··Committee on Chartered Lodges respectfully submit the following report: 'rotal number of Lodges sl>own 564 Aeeounted for as follows: Lodges reported \ 54!) Lodges not. reported............................... 6 Charters arrested................................. 1 Charters sllrrendered :...... 1 Vacant numbers on register........................ 7

o \'Ve have, examined the returns and find all correct except the following: Nos. 10, 26, 31, 35. 41, 42, 73, 98, l02, 181, l.R4. 1S7, 210, 223, 290, 309, 355, 361, 376, 380, ·388, 410, 423. 421, 4:28, 4ij5, 4U3, 493, 555, 536,-Total, 31. ~30,

Of the returns found eon'eet the following have not paid Grand Lod~~ dues in fUll or in part: Nos. 182, 390, 480, 529-TotaL 4. Of the returns fOllnd incorrect the following bave not paid Grand Lodge dues in ~ull or in part:' Kos. 223, 410, 463,Total, H. Ko report has been re('ein~d from the follow!ng Lodges: Nos. 56, 58, 452, 497, 5:!1, ;)U2--'l'otal, G. Charter arrested: No. 314-Total, 1. Charter sUl'l'endercq: No. 154·-T'otal, 1.

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The vacant numbers on the register are: Kos. 384, 385, 402, 409, 446, 447, 513-Total, 7. 'l'he retlrns are, \-Yith the exceptions noted, in excellent shape, from a clerical standpoint; the errors being largely of such character that it would be trivial to comment upon them, were it not that their very triviality makes them the less excusable. One thing is unque~tionable: .A L~dge Seal should never be lost or misplaced. Furthermvre, a' Secretary's records should be well kept, fOt', outside of and beyond the l1ses of this Grand Lodge, our history as individuals is being written there as it can be found nowhere else to-day, or a hnndl'ed years hence; and the 11istorian,. Masonic or profane, will tell ~'(\u that such records are priceless.

L~sses of property or records by fire, while very few during t.he year, justify our callin?; attention to the fact that a ,number of the subordinate Lodges carry no insurance, according to the returns. '\Te note this, not only in the '~ases of No. ~ 143 and 116, each with a net real and personal valuation of $1,500, and. Ko. 132, with $3,850, but such Lodges as Nos. 115, 130 and 153, with property valuations from $50 t.o $150, and who could ill afford to replace it, have no insurance against fire loss. We recommend that this condition of affairs be referred to the various District Deputies for their investigation. In nlimerical strength, Temple, No. 209, is now the banner Lodge of this jurisdiction, with 503 members, and paying .Grand Lodge dues upon 478:' Tuscan, No. 360, from' whom the laurels were wrested, coming second, with 476 members, and paying Grand Lodge dues upon 465. Woodlawn, No. 223, with U members, and Evergreen, No. 27; Clifton Hill, Ko. 16J, and Cecil, No. 454, with 14 mem')ers each, are at the other ext.reme, and below the Charter requireme-nt. \Vhilc, as before, these Lodges are commended to the watchful eyes of the Grand Master's Deputies, in the respective Districts, their zeal was equally as well expended upon those Lodges which for twelve long months have not raised a single candi路 date to the degree of Mast.er Mason; and which, through deaths and diIfiit.s, exhibit a decreasing membership. ' It may be wortlly of our serious consideration that, although this entire juristiktion 8hows a present membership of about 34,707, a decided gain over the previous retnrns, yet, ont of the first 150 r,odges on the Numerical Regl~ter, for. example, 53 show an actual de~r~ase in membership. Such, however, may be a sign of health, as in the case of路 Memphis, No. J6, which, after the large loss by death of eight Brethren, showed its activity in worl{ by nine 'ralsings to the degree of Master Mason on tbe one hand, ani by thirteen suspensions for n'on-payment of tiu'es on the ot.her, and paid Grand Lodge dues on the entire remaining melllbershlp, without a single remission of dues. Suspension for non-payment of -dues may be often stern surgery, but!:luch surgery is sometimes. necessary. It is llal'd for a Lodge to carry dead timber, and l'emisslon of dues without discriminat.ion is equivalent to this.

In the year ending Jnly 31, 1901, the total of members whose dues were remitted was 1,266.. That Lodge among us which. remitted dues on 25 Brethren, and suspended not one for non-payment, should, even though with a large membership, consider its wa:v nnll its end, from the standpoint. of Its ultimate best Interests.

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. In conclusion we congratulate this Grand Body that the year past ha.,; been, viewed from either a financial or a :,trictly :\lasonic aspect, the crowning point of its existence. Fraternally submitted, JAMES 1\1. BRECKENRIDGE, R. R. KREEGER. J. C. P AR~mRLEE, GEO. REBS, H. B. MONTGOMERY, I,. 11'. BOOTH, .JOHN B. ROSE,

Committee.

RESOLUTION.

A resolution was presented in regard to the funds of the Grand Lodge, directing them to be deposited by the Grand Treasurer in some Bank. On motion of M. W. Bro. A, M, Dockery, the resolution was referred to the Comm,ittee on vVays and l\1eans.

RESOLUTION."

A resolution was offered concerning who shall preside in Lodges. The resolution 'was sent to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and is' as follows: RC80lred, That ·no Lodge in this jurisdiction shall permit any· person who is not a present 01' Past Mastcr 0\' present 'Yarden to preside over the Lodge as W. ~:L or llcrform any of the duties of tile W. ~1., except on funeral occasions. L. MOLLER, GREGORY S. MILLER, FRED A. WIND, A .•J. LANG, ' W. L',REYNOLDS, JR. G. L. PRO.-U.

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\v. Bro. Gregory S. Miller, Chairman Committee on Masonic Home, presented the following report, which was read and adopted: ST.

LOUIS,

October 16, 1901.

To the M. W. Grand. LorZrlC of MiitflOW';, A. P. ,G A. lJf.: BRF.THRl':~--

Your Committee on "Masonic Home beg leave -to suhmit the report:

followln~

Aftel' a visit to the Masonic Home, your ~ommittee was impressed with the fact that we have a most complete "Home." TlJere is about it such an ail' of cheerfulness and happiness, that this G-rand Lodge is to be congratulated on having so secure a refuge and so safe a harbor for Brethren and others dependent upon us for protertion and SeClll'ity. The task which the Masons o.f Missouri have set for thems~lves in providing shelter, comfort and educa,t'lon for the orphans of deceased Bl'ethren is beIng nohly executed. The condition of the Home and the man:l~ement thereof arc most deserving of youI' heal'ty approval. It gives us much pleasure to heartily endorse the splendid efforts made by OUI' etricient Superintendent and lJis good wife in the suecessful manafrcment of the. Home. Fnlternally submitted. GHEGORY S. MILLER, L. W. PRYOR, 1". K. COLLI~S, .J, T. LIV]KGSTO]\", Committec.

PLACE OF MEETING.

A motion was made by \V. Bro. E, E. :Morris, to hold the next session of the Grand Lodge in Kans.as City, and the same was adopted.

AMENDMENT ADOPTED.

The following amendment to Section 207, Article 17 of the Gra.nd Lodge By-Laws ~vas adopted: Amend

Section 207, Article XVII.,

Suspen;:iion for

Kon路Payment of

Dues. SECTIO" 207.-:Von-PaY1/1cnt of ])ue-s.--Lodg~ dues al'c payable when the ,same have accl'ued: that is. at the end of a period of t\\elvp. months.

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WheneYC1' a member shall fail to pay his dues at the time when the same become due and payable, as fixed by the By-Laws of the Lodge, it shall be the du ty of the Secretary to notify him of ~uch delinquency, by delivering to him, in persoll, a hill for SUdl indebtedn',~ss, or by mailing the same in a scaled envelope, addressed to him at his present or last Imown place of l'esid.-~nce: should the delinquent refuse or fail to pay his dues within twenty days after the issuance of such notice, It shall be the duty of the Secretal'~' to notify the Worshipful Master of such failure, who shall, at tile next stated Communication of the Lodge, order a notice to be given the delinquent by tlH~ Secretary, requiring him to appeal' at a specified subsequent stated communication, to .;;how calIse wby he should not be suspended fOl' non-payment of dues, which ,notice shall be in the following form: ~OTICE

HALL OF -.----.-- LODGE, BHOTHEH -

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No. - , A. F. & A. M., - - - - 19-.

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You are hel'eby notified to appeal' before tile Lodge, at its communlc3,tion, to be held on the -- day of , 1D-, and show cause why yoa should not be suspended fOI' non-payment of dues. By order of the Worshipful i\las(路pl'. (SEAL.)

- - - - - - - - - - , Secretary.

Such notice shall be served by the Secretary, by delivering or causin~ to be deli,cl'ed by a l\laster Mason, or by forwarding by registered mal!, to the delinquent, a copy of the same. at bis last known address, twenty days before the date at which he is required lo appeal', Should the delinquent fail to appear, his dues stilI remain unpaid, or the same not be remitted for good cause, 01' the time of payment extended by a majority vote of the members present, the 'Worshipful :Master, upon proof of notice anll the fact of arrearage, shall pnt the question: "Shall Brother - - - be suspended for the non-payment of his dues ?" which shall be determined by paper ballot, and if a majol"ity of those present vote "Yes," the Worshipful Master shall declare thc Bl'other suspended until his dues are paid. Paynwnt of dues before the ballot: is takeil shall stop proceedings, and, after suspension, shall reinstate the Brother. If paid after suspension, the 8ecretury shall report the same to the Lodge, and the fact of such payment shall be noted in the Proceedin,gs of the Lodge. No Brother who shall remain inarrcal's for three years after his suspension shall be reinstated by the payment of his oues, except by vote of :l majol"ity of the mernbei's of the Lodge present at the time of h.is application being acted on.

JURISPRUDENCE.

M. ",\T. Bro. N03.h M. Givan, chairman of the Committee on J llrisprudence presented and read the report of the Committee by sections. :M. "V. TIro. R, E. Anderson,

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moved to reject one feature of the report touching physical qualifications. The motion was lost. The report was then路 adopted as a whole, and is as folluws : To thc M. W. G1'und Lodgc of Mi880U1'i, A.. P. cf A.. M.:

Your Jurisprudence Committee, to whom was referred various portions of the Grand Master's Addl'ess, report as follows: lVe approve the adjustment made by the Grand Master of the controversy between "'est Gate Lodge, No. 44;>, and Tyro Lodge, No. 12, and reported in the Address under the caption, "Invasion of Jurisdiction," there being no objection shown on the part of any of the Lodges interested. We approve the action of the Grand Mastel' in the mattei' of chal'ges preferred against Worshipful Masters Beach, of Higginsville Lodge, Ko. 3tH, and Gould, of Defiance LQdge, Ko. 88. . . The action of the Grand Mastcr ordering the warrant to be issued for money paid to Ash Grove Lodge, Ko. ]00, needs no approval, as it was in pursuance of the instructions of the Grand Lodge at its last session. The action of the Grand Master in disposing of the property of Fayetteville Lodge, ::\0. 264, to the best advantage, and of covering the money into the Grand Lodge Treasury, was in compliance, with law, and should be approved, The deeds of conveyance made by thcGJ'and :Master to the properties mentioned in the address were in obedience to directions of the Grand Lodge. The action of the Grand l\Jaster in notifying Granville Lodge, No. 240, of its errol' in sending out a lctter 01' circular asking assistance was both tim~ly and considerate-better than to deal .harshly' with the Lodge-though the offense, if knowingly committed, is a serious one. In the matter reported by the Grand ~Iaster between Pueblo Lodge, l'\o. 17, at Pueblo, Colo., and Osage Lodge, No. 303, at Nevada, :Mo., the correspondence set forth in the Grand Master's Addl'ess so fully sllstains the conclusion reached that no just 01' legal liability exists from Osage Lodge to Pueblo Lodge as to make discussion of the question unnecessary. The suggestion that, in the spirit of fraternity, one-half of the loss be borne by each, is creditablc both to the members of Osage Lodge and the Grand Master. \Ve approve the decision of the GrandMaster in the case. YOUl' Committee have giv'en careful attention to thc dec:i~ions of the Grand Mastel'. He has reported an unusual number as compared with those contained in such addresses of latc ycars. He has stated the questions 01' propositions clearly, and has answered them in a way easy to understand. If approved they will be of value 'to .the Craft as lucid statements of the law. \Ve tal,e pleasure in reporting that in OUI' opinion each one of them is correct, and we recommend that they be approved. I

The construction given "by the Grand l\'faster of the new law as to physical qualifications of candidates is, in the opinion of yonr Committee, in accordance with the spirit and letter of the law as recently enacted. It

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is not in barmony with the ancient chal'ges as formerly interpreted by this Grand I-:,odge, but it is a fair interpretation of the law as it now exists, and we recommend its approval as s,ucb. Fratel'Dally submitted, XOAH M. GIVAX, F. A. I"EACH, JAS. A. BOONE, W. F. JOHNSON, I.'. A. WIND, W. R. PAINTER, G. A. GOBEl\, .

Committee.

At 4:45 o'clock, the Grand Lodge was LABOR until 7:30 o'clock this evening.

CALLED FROM

SECOND DA Y-EV ENING SESSION.

ST.

LOUIS,

October 15th, 190J.

At 7:30 o'clock the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by R. W. Bro. J. C. Finagin, Deputy Grand l\1aster. Officers' present as heretofore. The purpose of the meeting was announced to betl:te exempl}fication of the work of the third degree. R. '.Y. Bro. Allan :McDowell, Grand Lecturer then took charge and exemplified the work, assisted by the Grand Officers, following which the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until nine of the clock to-morrow morning.

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'l'HIRD DAY-FORENOON SESSION.

S'I'. LOUIS, October 17, 1901. The Grand Lodge was C,ALLED. TO LABOR at 9 o'clock by M. 'V. Brother Campbell 'VeIls, Grand Master. Prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. T. M. Johnston. The records of yesterday's session were read and approved.

REPORT ON LODGES U. D.

The Committee 011 Lodges U. D., through its Chairman, Howard Watson, presented a report, which was adopted: 1'0 the M. W: Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. P. ,t: A. 111.:

Your Committee on Lodges U. D., report that we llave examined the retnrns and records o[ the following Lodges 11. n., and recommend that Charters be granted them: \ Malta Lodge Ivanhoe. Boone Louisville Ionic Uichland •Jacoby 0

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Saline County. Ja.-.:kson County. Hoene County. Lincoln County. Ht. Francois County. Plllasid County. Gentt·y County.

The following is a summary of the work performed and membership of the above-named Lodges U. D.: Initiated, G5; passed, 45; raised, 38: admitted, 16; rejected, 8; dimited, 1: membership. 186. In the matter of Louisville Lodge we find the records show that the time of their meetings is at "One o'clock p. m., on or after tbe full moon in each montb." The day of tbe week is not specified. We presume this to be a clet'ical error, and recommend that tbe records be corrected, to show tbe day o[ the week on wbich tbey propose to meet. The records aJ~o show the character of t.l1e reports of Committees of Investigation. This is contrary to law and should be discontinued. Nowbere in tb~ records °do we find tbat the minutes of l:be meetings were ever read and approved. We presunie this is a clerical error, and· recommend that they be .-.:orrel.'ted in this respect. In tbe matter of Ionic Lodge, v,e note tbat the records sbow the character of the reports of the Committees of Investi:,;oation. This is contrary to 0

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law and should ue discontinued. We recommend that this Lodge be placed undel' the specIal eal'e of the D. D. G. 711., in whose district it is located, In the matter of Jacoby Lodge, we recommend that it be placed under the especial charge of the D. D. G. ~I. in whose district it is situated. and that the Lodge select a Secretary in the place of Brother Byron T. Quigley, who was appointed, but has declined to act. In the matter of Hichland Lodge we find tbatthe dispensation has not been l'ecol'ded. and that the By-Laws are not of record, and also that Section 3. of Article IV., of their By-Laws, conflicts with the Grand Lodge By-Laws, Your Committee finds the records of IvanhOe Lodge, located at Kansas City, and Boone Lodge. located at Columbia, ,~ondse, complete and correct in every respect, and herewith commend tbe ;nethods of procedure Of tlJese two Lodgcs. Fl'aternally l::ubmitted, HOWARD WATSOK, J. I. WILLIAMS, JOHN BRODER; .TOHN S. FRA]'\CISCO. ;.~. R MORRIS, .1. W. McCORMICK, GEO. C. LOOMIS, Committee.

REPORT' ON FRATERNAL BUILDING.

R. E, Anderson, Chairman Committee 011 Fraternal Building, reported as follows, whieh was adopted: ,

To tlle M. W. Gra.ncl LodU': Of Mis80'U1'i, .A. P. c(; A. M,:

Your Committee. to whom was referred that part of the Grand :\Iaster's address, ullder the head of ';'.f}le Louisiana Pm'chase Exposition of 1903." would respectfully beg leave to repol路t: That, whatever may be OUI' personal views upon the suh,iect. inasmucli as it is proposed t.o crect a building on the Exposition grounds. to be an adaptation of the famous Pantheon of Athen::>, tile standal'd of Greek architecture. lIOt less than 200x300 feet in si7.e, with hroad pOl'rhes surrollnding it, and an immense interior court. with fountains, flowers. etc .. in whic.h eaeh society ~o-opcrating will have a separate ;Ind distinct headl!uart.ers, and many con\'eniences in the way of free dispensary fOl' the sick. under a nH'dical com'mission which is being organized, witb ))]'anch po;;t-ottice. telephone sel路vir-e. check rooms. etc,. and, 'inasmuch as ';'l'he World's Fait' and Fraternal Building Association" has been incorporated. rhe Dil'~ctors of which are '3l1 :Masons. with M, W. Bro. ?\oah :\J. Givan as 1'l'esident, which will afford a guarantee ltat no objectionable feat~ll'c::; \vill be allo\ved, that would fietract from the dignity anll character of a building. S11('\1 as Masons would "ant t.o have headquarters in, and inasmuch as it is out of 01.11' pow~r to erect a separate Masonic l~\1ildillg, and thi>; is the only medium, an'oded us of extending to OUt'

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Masonic visitors that eourtesy and hospitality fot" which Missouri Masons proverbial; Therefore, Resolved, That the sum of two thousand dollars be and the same is hereby apPl'opriated out of the funds of this Gmnd Lodge as its contribution to the erection of the proposed building, to be paid to the National Bank of Commerce whenever requested by M. W. Bro. Noah M.Givan, President of the Board of Directors, the retil'lng Gmnd Mastel', the incoming Grand Mastel', the Grand Secretary, and the Grand 'l'reasurer, or a majority of them. Fraternally submi ttcd, ar~

It. K ANDERSOX, C. C. WOODS, C. Eo VAN 01JZEN, '1'. N. WOODRUFF. W. It. STUBBLEFIELD, Committee.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

The Committee on Appeals and Grievances, by its Chairluan, 1\1. V-.T. Brother D. A. Jamison, presented the following report, which was read by sections, and adopted as a whole: 'l'o the M. W. Gt'and Lodge of Mi8souri, A. F. ({; A. M ..路

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances submit the following as their report on the cases which have been referred to them for their consideration. ~o.

MODERN L\>DGE, 1\0. 144,

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EDWIX F. MOORE,

STATEMENT. This case was before us at the last session of the Grand Lodge, at which time the case was reversed and remanded for a new trial. The principal reason for reversing the case at that time' was that a large amount of hearsay statements had been admitted as evidence on the trial of the case before the Lodge. A full report of the case will be found on pages 67, 68 and 6\) of the Proceedings of 1900. The accused is charged 'with having on or about , the 19th day of March, 18\)9, at the City of Humansville, in the County of Polk, Missouri, produced a criminal abortion on the person of in violation of his duty, etc. The accused pleaded not guilty. The second trial was had on March 12, 1901. On the second trial of this case there was evidence olTered on behalf of the prosecution tending to e~tablish the guilt of the accused. A letter from the girl was also read in evidence. The prosecution also offered the

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testimony of experts, and upon objection made by the defendant, the Worshipful Master excluded the same.

The vote was as foTIows: Guilty 14 Not guilty ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 On expulsion the vote was: For Against.......................... . .

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The Worshipful Master thereupon declared Bro. E. F. Moore e~pelled. The defendant in due time perfected his appeal to the Gl'and Lodge, and alleged as grounds of appeal the following: 1. Because the statement of S. W. Pollard, which the Grand Lodge had declared to be hearsay, and inadmissible, was by trickery and,. sharp practice introduced and read to the Lodge. 2. Because, after the' statement of S. W. Pollard had b'een read to the Lodge and made a part of the record in the case, the Worshipful Master informed the Brethren that there was other testimony on the Secretary's desk which could not be offered to the Lodge, but which they were at liberty to read at their leisure, and granted permission to the Brethren to approach the Secretary's desk for that pm'pose, etc. 3. Because the testimony of S. B. Evans and the letter written by (the girl), do not in any way incriminate the defendant. 4. Because the evidence of Eo F. Moore, introduced on the part of the prosecution, shows positively that the defendant refused to commit an abortion on the' person of , etc. 5. Because, in all civilized lands and countries, there Is a presumption of innocence until guilt is proven, etc. ; a~d that Modern Lodge has reversed this creed, etc. 6. Because the element in control of Modern Lodge Is not acting in good faith in the prosecution of the defendant, etc., but simply to immolate a victim at the instance of'a business competitor with a "puIl," etc. 7. Because the defendant is entitled to common justice, which the Lo.dge has denied him, etc. DECISION. 1. The first, second, fifth and sixth objections made by the appeIlallt are not sustained by the record; and are, therefore, not well' taken. \ . 2. We are of the opinion that the third, fourth and seventh objections made by the appellant are not weIl taken, for the reason that the members of the Lodge were the triers of' the facts, aDd are the best judges of the weight of the evidence. 3. In concluding our report upon this case at the last session of the Grand Lodge, we used this language, "Upon a careful perusal of the record, we are led to believe that the conviction in this case was based in a large measure upon hearsay statements and expert testimony. '\Te do not believe that such a conviction should be permitted to stand." We did not at that time commit this Grand Lodge to the proposition that expert testimony was incompetent in proper cases. But, on the 路contrary, under proper circumstances, it is competent evidence. 'We reversed the case at the last session

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of the Grand Lodge, for the reason tbat we believed that the defendant was found guilty at the first trial on hearsay statements in connection with the expert testimony. For these reasons we are of the opinion that tbe Worshipful Master erred in excluding the expert testimony offered on bebalf of the Lodge at the second trial. Rut as the ruling was in favor of the appellant, it wa s not prejudicial to his case, and he has no reason to complain on that ground. On tbe second trial of tbe case all of the objectionable bearsay evidence was excluded except tbe letter fwm tbe girl above referred to. The Worshipful :Master erred in permitting the letter from the girl to Proctor to be read. It was written after the act complained of, and was clearly beal路say. It was, however, not objected to by the appellant, and he cannot now complain thereof. The evidence against the accused was not very strong. 'fhis is the second trial of this case. The .defendant was found guilty on the first trial by a vote of: Guilty 18 Kot guilty.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 On the second trial, by a vote of 'Guilty :.................. 14 Not guilty , 5 We are led to believe that if this case sbould be reversed, and a third trial should be had, that the result would be practically the same as in the formet路 trials. We, therefore, r~luctantly recommend tbat the case be affirmed. No. II. :i\lISSOURI LODGE,

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AXDREW CONKLIN.

STATE:i\iEi'\T. The charge in tbis case embraces three specificatious, substantially as follows: 1. That the accused, between july, 1895, and September 15, 1900, at the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri, did frequently abuse, maltreat and assault bis lawful wife hy using violent and profane language toward h'er and sti'iking her witflhis fist, in violation of his duty, etc. 2. That on or about the 1st day of July, 1900, tbe accused did, at the City of St. Louis, Mo., cl~uelly beat and abuse his lawful wife by striking her witb his fist and .felling her to the floor at a time wben she was in a weakened condition, having tbree weeks previous to the aforesaid assault given birth to a clIild, etc. 3. 'That on or about the 20tb day of September, 1900, at tlIe City of St. Louis, State of :Missouri,' the said accused did desert and abandon his lawful wife and their two children, leaving her without any means of support for herself and the children, and that he has ever since failed and refused to contribute to the support of his said wife and children, in violation of his said duty, etc. :1\0 formal plea appears to have heenenteted in behalf of 路the defendants in the case, hut a letter. from tbe defendant, dated .June 30. 1001, addressed to the Secretary of the 'Lodge, was read without objection, in

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which the accused states that there was not on~ word of truth in any of the statements, made against him, but further on states that he had sllipped her one day with his open hand, and he did this because she kept stealing his money, and that be wanted to break her of it, etc., etc. The trial took place on July 18, 1901. It appears that the accused was a non-resident of the State, bu t that due notice had been given him of the trial, as required by law. He was not present at the trial. Thereupon, the Worshipful Msater appointed a Brother to represent him. The attorney fOl' the accused asked that the charges be dismissed, for the reason, among other things, that the striking by a Mastcr Mason of his wife is not a Masonic offense. The motion to dismiss ,,'as overruled. The prosecution thereupon offered in evidence a duly certified copy of the transcript of the proceedings in a certain divorce suit of Mary E. Conklin, plaintiff, against Andrew Conklin, defendant, which fully sustained the charges made in the specifications. There was also other evidence tending to establish the guilt of the accused. The defendant's counscl then offered in evidence sevel'al letters written by the accused prior to the preferring of these charges. The prosecution objected to their competency, which objection was overruled by the WorshipfUl Master, and they were read to the Lodge. The ballot resulted as follows: On First Specification-Guilty, 22; not guilty, 23. On Second Specification-Guilty, 20; not guilty, 26. On Third Sp~citication-Gullty, 18; not guilty, 28. '.rhe ac~used was, thereupon, declared not guilty of the three specifications. In due time Worshipful Bros. John H. Deems, James A. IIarris lind Bro. W. II. Ludwig perfected an appcal to this Gran.d Lodge. The grounds alleged for an appeal are, first, that the verdict is against the weight of the evidence; and, second, fhat the Worshipful Mastel' erred in admitting to be read in evidence over the objection of the prosecutor in behalf of the Lodge three certain letters of the defendant, dated April 10, April 21 and May 9, 1901, and addressed to a member of the Lodgc, for the reason that they are largely hearsay, etc. DECISION. After a careful examination of the record in this case, we are of the opinion that both of the grounds for appeal should be sustained. The Worshipful Master clearly erred in permittIng the letters of the accused. dated April 10, April 21 and May 9, 1901, to be read in evidence in this case. They do not in any respect come up to the requirements of the rules of evidence. They were mere hearsay, and should have been excluded. The guilt of tIle accused was proven beyond all question. There was no competent evidence offered on behalf of the defendant to contradict and override the evidence offered on behalf of the prosecution. 'Ve cannot understand how 3n old Lodge like Missouri Lodge. No.1, should acquit the accused in the face of the evidence that was offered in this case, unless it was {hat the members of this Lodge gave credence to the letters which were offered in evidence, and which we have above pronounced as no evidence whatever. The motion of defendant's counsel to dismiss the charges because no :\Iasonlc offense was charged was properly overruled by the Master. The record in this case exhibits a most flagrant case of a Mas'on abusing and mistreating his wife and abandoning his wife and children. There is no place in :\lasonry

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for a "wife-beater," or one who abandons and casts his offspi'ing upon the charity of Masonry and the world at large. Andrew Conklin is hereby expelled from all the rights and privileges of Free Masonry. i\O. lIT. SOUTH GATE LODGE, \YILLIA?If

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vs. A. GREEX.

STAT El\:I:EN '1'. Tbe accused is charged with first having, on or about the 9th day of .January, 1901, and for a long time prior thereto, willfully and without cause abandoned his wife and children, and failed and refused to provide for their support and maintenance, although he was, during all of said time, amply able to do so. Second, that in disr~gard of the moral and Masonic law, the accused has, at Kansas City, Mo., for a number of months anjl years, lived in open and notorious adultery with one , a woman of evil repute and bad Character, Third, that the accused did, on divers occasions, while his wife was living apart from him, in the State of Indiana, uy letters directed 째to her, request her to abandon a Hfe of virtue and honor and engage in a life of pl'ostitutlon, that he might be j'elieved from the burden of her support. Fourth, that the accused did, at Kansas City, on or about the 9th day of January, 1900, publicly denounce Masonry as a fraud and a humbug, and all' Masons as dishonest, dishonorable and unfit for his association, etc. The accused fiied a plea in the case, whicb, among other things, states as follows: "I further state and beHeve that said charges are made upon hearsay and suspicions, instead' of facts and knowledge of their own or any other Master Mason or Brother Mason. 1 will endeavor to prove my innocence when Brother Hart, or an'y othel' Brother Master Mason, proves me guilty of the charges as charged. Furthermore, I want to assure the Brethren of South Gate Lodge, one and all, that I am~ innocent, and not guilty, of said charges, until I am proven guilty by facts and evidence, according to law and the justice," etc., etc. The trial took place on February 7, 1901. The accused was present in pel'son, and the Worshipfui Master appointed a Brother as his counsel. The attorney for the accused asked for a continuance on the ground that there were pending .in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, two civil suits involving large sums of money, to-wit, probably $12,000, in one of \vhich suits the accused is made party defendant, and that the charges and allegations in said petition are in substance the same as in this proceeding, etc. The motion' for continuance was overruled. The prosecution offered evidence tending to prove the charges made in the specifications. At the conciusion of the evidence the following, according to the record, appears to have transpired: "The Worshipful M.aster then ordered a ballot in the following form, which resulted as follows: Guilty on first, second and third specifications, 2::i; guilty on first specification, 3; guilty on third specification, 2; guilty,

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4; not guilty, 5:' The .'Vorsbipful Master stated that Brother Green has been found guilty on spedfications 1, 2 and 3" and ordered a ballot all expulsion, which resulted as follows: Ayes, 30; noes, 9. The \Vorshipful l\1aster then announced that Bro. William A. Green is expelled therefrom. Thereupon, the accused, William Green, perfected his appeal' to this Grand ,Lodge, and as ground for said appeal, states "that great bias and prejudice existed in the mind of .lohn T. Siegler, Worshipful Master, and on that account overruled the motion for a continnance by the accused; that the evidence upon which the accused was found guilt.y consisted of certain letters, which were not proven to be genuine."

DECISION. \Ve are of the oplDlOn that the first ground of appeal was not well taken. It is not sustained by the record. There is nQ reason for continuing a Mason'ic trial until after the disposition of a civil suit pending in the courts of a State, although the same questions may be involved in those cases as in the Masonic trial. Independent 路of t'he letters referred to in the second ground of appe~l, the evidence in this case established conclusively and beyond all doubt the guilt of the accused on the first, second and third specifications. In fact, it is an aggravated case of a Mason abandoning his wife and children and living in open and notorious adultery with another woman. The evidence in this case is too vile and vulgar to bear repetition. 'rhe evidence, however, does tend to show the fact that t.he accused was a man of considerable means and amply able to support his lawful wife and children, yet he failed to do so, and took up with another woman. So far as it appears from the record in this case, the vote on all of the specifications was taken at one and the same time. Section 263 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws expressly provides that ''The Master shall submit to the Lodge the question on each specification consecutively," etc. It is evident from the record in this case that the law 'was not complied with, and that the accused was illegally expelled by South Gate Lodge, No. 547. In view, however, of the record in this case, establishing, beyond all doubt, the guilt of the accused, we see no reason for reversing the case and sending it back for a new trial. The accused is guilty of the first three specifications, and should be expelled, William A. Green is hel'eby expeiled from all the rights and privileges of Free Masonry. No, IV. O'SULLIVAN LODGE,

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V8.

A;\IOS

S;\UTH.

STATEMENT. The accused is charged with having illegally voted at the general election on the 6th of Novemb'er, 1900, in that he voted at said election at

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Walnut Grove, Greene County, Mo., when he bad moved his family and most of hi~ household goods to Polk County, Missouri. The accused pleaded not guilty. The case was tried on April ~3, 1901. A large number of wItnesses testified in tlle case. Some of the testimony tended to support the charge. A number of other witnesses in behalf of the defendant tended to esta blish his innocence. The vote stood: Guilty, 24: not g:uilty, 23.. In due time the ,Junior ·Warden pel'fected his appeal to the Grand Lodge. His gl'ounds fOl' appeal are sUbstantially as follows: li'irst, that tile evidence of profanes was taken and the Junior Warden was not notified where the evidence was 'to be taken, etc.; second, the Worshipful Master had no authority under the law to appoint a committee during vacation; third, at the trial, a motion was made to dismiss because the charge did not constitute a lIlasonic offense, and that the making of the motion tended to influence the BI'cthren in voting- not guilty; fourth, that t.he defendant wa~ guilty of a Masonic offense, and the vote was unmasonic; fifth, that t.he aecused was living in Polk County on t.he day of the election, and has sinee that. time been living in Polk County.

Dl<;CISIO~.

Section 2 of Article VllI. of the Constitution of lI'1issouri, in giving the qualifications of voters, says: "He shall have rcsided in ·the county, State or town where he shall olTer to vote at least sixty days immediately preceding the election." If a Mason should be guilty of a violation of this pl'ovisioll of the Constitution of t.he State of Missouri, he ,,'ould be guilty of an offense against the Masonic law. The charge and specification, therefore, stated a Masonic offense. The first ground of appeal is not sustained by the record, and it is therefore, not well taken. Section 250 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides as follows: "The l\laster shall, upon the request of the accuser or the accused, appoint a committee of three Masons, who are impartial," etc. 1'he law does not provide cxpre~sly that the comroittt>e, to t.ake t.estimony of profanes anoalso of Masons residing without the territorial jurisdiction,· shaII be appointed in open Lodge meeting, yet we are of t.he opinion that. it is the better practice that said committee should be appointed in open Lodge, • where practicable. The second ground of appeal is, therefore, not well t.aken, The fact that the defendant made a motion to dismiss the charge is ground for a reversal of t he case. The third ground of appea I is, therefore, not weJI taken.

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evidence of the different witnesses, we feel disposed to let the verdict of the Lodge stand. The fourth and fifth grounds' oI appeal are, therefore, not well taken. We recommend that the case he affirmed.

No. V: O'SULLIVAN

LODGI~,

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A.HOS

.J.

S?llITH.

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STATEMENT. This is another J. Smith,

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against the last abo\'e mentioned accused, Amos

In the pre:;;ent ('a~e he is cIunged with unmasonic conduct, under thre~ specitications, as follows: Ko. 1. That ~aid Brother A, J. Smith, on or about the 28th day of May, 1901, on the road home from l,odge meeting in Greene County, :\1issour!, did cuss ,and vilify me (Junior 'Varden), and called me (Junio)' 'Warden) a lIal', withoat just cause. So. 2. By calJing the members of the Lodge that voted against him in the Lodge. at hi~ trial, - - - - - - -

1\0. 3. By blaspheming, in violation of his duty as a :Master !'Iiason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic l<'raternity, etc.

The accused pleaded 'as follows: "Comes .he accused, A.â&#x20AC;˘T. Smit.h, and says that he did (~all Brother RIakey a liar, as charged, but not until after he (makey) had called me a lying: son of a hitch. (2) I did not say the members who voted against me in the Lodge, at my trial, were - - ' - - - - - - . - - - but did say it was a - - - - - - - - - - . - - - , but had no referenee to anyone in particular, hut bim (J. "'. Blakey)." The case was tried on August 20, 1901. The most material evidence given in the ease was that of the accuser. and accused. Brothel' Blakey, th~ .Juniol' Warden, testified substantially as follows: inquired of Brothel' Bowman if Amos had gone down-stairs; he replied, he thought so. I went down and found Amos near his horse. I said, Amos. I have the notice of the appeal in yOU\' case here. He answered me: [ thank you, I never was so glad of anytbing in my life. I answered him that I was glad he was pleased with it. I tben turned to go to my mare. He. told me that there was no manhood about me, and I answered and told him that he didn't believe any sucb a thing, that I had not mistreated him. and I went on to my mare. lIe repeated it ~tgain. and said if tbere had been any manhood about me I would have st')J)ped this thing. I did not understand what he had told me. and I turned 3.l'ound to "ask him what it was. Brothers Smith. Eidson and Bowman then rode off, while I was talking I

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with Brother Wilson. After I overtook Brother Smith on thc road home. J said. Amos, I did not understand back there what it was you told me. His answel' was, - - - - you, yon don't want to underst.and or know either, and he cussed and abused me right along, until we separated, by calling me a liar,. etc. I called his attention to his obligation. and to his being a Chl'istian, and he said. you or your religion: I have got as much religion as you have, etc. r told him that my being- .Tunior Warden was the reason that I had pl'eferred the charges, :md he answered back that it was none of my damned business; that I ought to have waited until the county officers took it up. I asked him why he would think hard of me when I had been ordered to prefer the charges, and a majority had voted against him. He ans\vered by saying: Yes, oue \ majority: nobody but the had voted against him. I urn confident we didn't ride fifty yards together but what he was using an oatIl. 'We rode about a half to three-quarters of a mile together. He did not seem to pay any attention tq my reasoning. Q.

Did you say anything to incense Brotb'er

I want to say, first, that Brotber Smith made a false accusation.

And you called his attention to it?

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A.. Yes: I told 11im that J bad never told him any such thing. I-Ie leaned over in his saddle towards me and said, very viciously, "You .did." I told him he was a lying son of a bitch.

The accused testified substantially as follows: The night of the Lodge meeting Brother Bowman carne down to the foot of the stairs. and said: BI'other Blakey wants to see you. I said to him: Bowman. if he wants to see me any worse than 1 want to see him he had better get down here, I am going home. About that time Blakey came down and out to where I wa<; getting on my mare, and said: Amos, here is YOl1r notice of that app路eal. said: J am very much obliged, Brother Blal,ey, I never was so glad to heal' anything in my life. I was afraid you would not take- it. I said: '.rh0l'e was no manhood ahout you, not t.he first part of a man. So he wanted to Imow again what it was, and I said I was g'oing to say too much and rode ot! and left him. Then Brothers Bowman, Eidson and myself rode out together, as far as the county lines, and, after we separated. r rode up north. Brother Blakey rode up. after I had turned north, and caught up wit.h me, and wanted to know again what it was I said, and I said there was no part of a man about him, not the first part of a man.

Bruther Bowman, recalled, said he tried to reconcile the two Brethren. I bearu Brothel' Smith insinuate that the Democrats of the Lodge were the ones that done him Ur>, . Ballot on first specifi~ation, ~uilty, 33: not !!uilty, 6: ballot on second specitica tion, guilty, 25; not guilt.y, 14: ballot. 0;1 third specificR.tion, guilty, 35; not guilty, G. The ballot on expulsion was: Ayes, 21; noes. 18. Brothel' Amos .T. Smith was, thereupon, declared expelled. After the accused had been expelled, the Junior Warden was permi tted by the Worshipful Master to make a statement, which was to the followin~ effect: "Brethren, I wish to say that everything I have done in this matter was done as I t.honght iti performance of my ;\:1asonlr: duty, and I hoW no ill-will .towal路ds any Brothel' on account of anything they may have said

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01' clone in tlJe matter. J am free to acknowlet:lge that I have done wrong in calling Brother Smith that had name, and have hecn sorry for it ever since," etc. "'ithin due time the a.ceused tool, an appeal to the brand Lodge, and alleged as grounds路 of appeal the following: "First. That my punishment is too severe. when I bad heen accosted and illsul.ted by Broth~r .J. W. Blakey in the ntanncr I was; second. that your pl'oceedings are partial. in thaI: you do not deal with and punish him, .T. W. Blakey, for his violation of Masonry and moral .1:>..\\'." DECISIO~.

From the evidence in this and the previous case aga:nst this sam~ party, it appears that politics has bad cODsidei:able to do with the unpleasant feeling which seems to exist between the Brethren of this Lodge. A Masonic Lodge is no place for politics, and the discussion thereof Should nev'er he permitted ina Masonic Lodge. The.J uniol' Warden sbould set an example, in this regard, for his Brethren, ,md refrain therefrom. The followillg, as well as other injunctions, are placed upon the .Junior and Sellior Wal'dens. when they al'e installed into office. "You should be example,,; of good ol'del' and l'egulal'ity, for it is only by a due regard to the路 laws in yom' own conduct that you can expect obedience to them fl'om others." . ' \Ye are led to believe from the evidence '11 this cage that the .Junior \Yai'dell was also at fault, in using the language that he did to the accllsed, and that he therehy. in a measure, provol\ed and caused tlJe accused to commit some of the路 acts complainen ~f in the .c;pecifications. For these reaSlJns, we think that the punishment in this case was too severe. and that: the first ground of appeal should be sustained, and we recommend that the case be )'eversed and rernandedfor a new trial. It is apparent fro:n the eVidence', in the said two cases against Brother Smith, that there does not llrc,'ail in O'Sulli\7an Lodge, ;\0. 7, that peace and h:1.l'mony which ShOll111 prevail in all lVI:u;onic Lodges. \YP. therefore, recommend that tlll~' ,incoming Grand )faster fnvestigate the condition OT affairs in O'Sulliyan Lodge, );0. 7, and that he tal;:e such action in regard thereto as the facts and the law justify.

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LEO:\' K.

~Io)iTGo~mnY.

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V8.

STATE)! E~T. Charg(~s of unma;.1onil' condllct wel'e ,)\'ef~)'l'ed by' Brother .Tohn \V. H0l1gh1alirig against Leon J~. )fontgornery, in Valley Lodge, ;\0. 413, on ;/anuary 26, 1 DOl. The specification was to the following eff.),~t.: That said Brother Leon K. :\lontgomery, on 01' about the ] 6th day of August, 1900, at the town of Boldww, ill Andrew County, State of Missouri. did, without just cause 01' excuse, abandon his wife, find has from sairl date. eontinuousl~' to the pres-"

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ent time, willfully failed, neglected and refused to support his mid wife, or in any manner contribute to her suppOt't, and t.hat since the date of said. marriage, it child was born to his ;;aid wife, and that his said wife and child are without. his support, and that said Leon K. l\!ontgomel'Y has, ever since the birth of the said child, fail{'d, neglected and refused to support his said wife and child, in violation of his d~lty, etc.

The aC<Juseq pleaded not guilty, as stated in the charge and specification. A trial was had on Feuruary ] 8, 11)01. Evidcnce was offered on behalf of the prosecution, which established the cl.larq;e made in the 路specification. The defendant, by consent of the l)rOSecution, read a letter from the accnsed, dated February 4, 19U], in which letter' the accused stated. among other things, as follows: "As to the charges preferr~d against me, 1 have "reason:, for my actions, which fuily justify them, and snid reasons ,are personal, between myself and Mrs. L~'da Montgomery, and of Jl personal and delicate character, and as she cannot be' presen t on the day of trial to hear 0 [' deny any stu.tements I might make. I deem it most llonorable to remain silent until this matter may be investigated by a body llaving the power.to adjust and tinally pass upon an~' differences existing between Mrs. Lyd::t Montgomery and myself." ~

A brother of the defendant also testified' to the fact that his brothel', the accused, had "requested him to see that she had a honie, and did not: suffer for anything." lIe further ,testified that he had spol{en to one party about his brother's wife liVing with him, and had agreed to stand responsible for the same, but, further, stated 路that he had never communicated the~e facts to his sister-in-law, the wife of the accused,路 The vote was: Guilty; 16; not ~ullty, 6. The vote on expulsion wa~.: Ayes, 14: noes, 8. The accused was, thereupon, declared expelled from Valley Lodge, No. 413. . In due time the accused appealed to 'this Grand Lodge, and states as his grounds for appeal: First, that the decision in said cause is again:;t the evidence and the weight of evidence introduced in said cause; ,second, that the charge and specification were not made at the instigation or request of the supposed injured party, but was made without hel' knowledge and consent, and that she has not, and does not, complain of the fact that she and the accused are living separate: third, 路that it is not true that" the 'accused has willfully failed, neglected and refused to SUPP01't his said w~fe, or in any manner contribute to her support; fourth, that it is not true that said accused has ever since the birth of the said child failed, neg!ected and refused to support his said wife and child; fiftb, that the decision in said cause is the reflult of pre.iudi~e and undue influence agaillflt the accused, is oppressive, and the punishment is excessive; that maI)Y of the Brethren voting at said trial did not hear all the evidence introduced thereat, and some of them but very little of it, but participated in the findingfl; sixth, that the accused is a POOL' man and without means of his own, ,but that he has' relatives possessed of ample means; and that he made arrangements with one of them, a brother, to provide a home for het', and pay all necessary expenses until other arrangements should be made, and Uiat said brother did provide 'such home for her and has offered to pay expenses of sickness, board and c10tlling of the said wife, ,and other nceM~ary expense,s,

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DECISION. The evidence in this case offered upon behalf of the prosecution proves conclusively that the ac~uscd was married to Lyda West, now Montgomery, on the 16th day of August, 1900; that within an hour or so aftcr the marriage he abandoned her, and has never contributed one cent to the support of herself and chilO born of said marriage. It is true his brother testifies, to the fact that he had spoken to one party who had agreed to boal'd the wife of the accused, and that he (the brother) would stand gOOd for or pay said board, but the said orother further testifies that be never communicated t.hese facts to the wife of the accused. The accused failed to appear at the trial, and gives his reason' for not tcstifying in the case as being of a private nature, as above indicated. This leaves us in the dark as to what were these reasons. He certainly has not shown to the Lodge good and sufficient reasons for abandoning his wife and child and failing to support them. He having failed to show good and sufficient rcasons, we cannot, by conjecture; 'conclude that he did have them. If he did have such reasons he should have established them on the trial of the case. 'rhere having been ample and sufficient evidence to sustain the charge, wc do not feel justified in setting asid~ the verdict of the Lodge. If the charge made in the specification is true (which, we believe, was established by the evidence),. then the punishment was not excessive. The first, third,' fourth and sixth grounds of appeal are, t.herefore, not well taken. Section 232 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws provides that "any Master Mason In good standing 'may prefer charges In any Lodge having jurisdiction, as above stated," etc. The Masonic law does not require the consent of the injured party as a prerequisite to the pl'eferring of charges against a Mason. It is the privilege of any 'Master Mason to make such charges, with or without the consent of the alleged injured party. The charge in this case was made by a Brother Master Mason, and the second ground of appeal i~, t.herefore, not well taken. There is nothing in the record to sustain the facts as set fOl'th in the firth ground of appeal. It is, therefore, not well taken. â&#x20AC;˘ We recommend that the judgment be affirmed. No. VII.

J. L.

AmmNATHY VB,

"IVARREN

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BUCKLEW.

. STATRMRNT. The record in this case is very incomplete :wd unsatisfactory. It sufficiently appears therefrom, however, that J. L. Abel'llathy preferred charges against Warren Bucklew, in Ingomar Lodge, ~o. 556. The specification is to the effect that the said W. Bucklew induced rhe said Abernathy to sign a note fa l' $400.00, by stating Brothel' Shuart was a partner to the note, and when the said note came due tile said 'W. Bucklew refused to pay the same, and also swore in court that J. Shuart was not a partner to the note. and also swore that he was insolvent, and that said Abernathy had the same to pay, and since then he (B) has a good job, running an engine, at a good salary, and he has never offered to pay the same, etc. ' No written plea or the defendant appeal's in the record.

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Three witnesses testified to the fact that they had heard Brothel' Bucldcw testify in CO\1rt that Brothel' Shual·t was not a partner to that note. One witness tcstified to the fact that he had heard Brothel' Buddcw ~ay that .J, Shuart was one of the principals Df that note. The defendant testified that he never said that .J. Shuart was a partner to the note. The !Jallot \vas: Gnilt.v, 7; not guilty, ]4. Thereupon, Brothel' Ahernathy appealed the case 1.0 this Grand Lodge, and states as grounds for appeal, as follows: "I claim the case was not decided according to the evidence. I would !lot nave signed the note If W. Bucklew had not told me ~11\lart was a 'Jlll'tncr to the note. Shuart having signed it as such. and T would not have had the same to pay if W·. Bucklew had not testified in <:0111'1.. Shuart was not a pal'tner to the note, and he never told anyone that he \"as.·'

DECISION.

Thel'e aTe no ~ucstiom; of law to decide in this case. The Lodge found the accused pot guilty uy a vot.e of 14 to 7. 'We see no rcason for disturbing the finding of the Lodge. We, therefore, recommend that. t.he jl1dglllen~ be affil'llled. 1\0. VIII. llt.;XTSYILLE LUDGE, :\0. 1/8.

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STATEi\iENT.

. On May] 4, 1901, .John A. Gunn prefeITed charges in Huntsville Lodge, l\'o. 30, against the accused, charging him wit.h first. having been guilty of wronging, cheating and defrauding him, said Gunn, and endeavoring to dis· possess him. said Gunn, of his property, and to injure him; and second, Uw1: he has endeavored to injure the fair.name of the deceased wife of the said Gunn, etc. The case was set for trial on .June 11, 1901. The case was then continued until .June 25, 1DOl On account of illness of Brother Ashurst, the ease was again continued until .July 30, 1901. BI'other Ashurst. not heing present on .July :30th, the ease proceeded t.o trial. AftC!' the testimony was otfcl'ed a vote was tal,en, whlcn resulted ns follows: Guilty, 12: not guilty, 4. Ballot on expulsloil was: Yeas, 2; nays. ]4, Ballot on suspension was: Yeas, 4: nays, 12. Ballot was·t.hen taken to reprimnnd (which was unnecessary), and the vote stood: Yeas, I:!; nays, 4.

'Die fUl'ther record is as follows: "The Worshipful Master then ordererl the Secretary to notify Brothel' Ashurst to meet with us at our next regular meeting and receive reprimand as adjudged by vote of the Lodge." At. a regular communication of Huntsville Lodge. :\0. 30, A. Ii'. & A. ~L held September 10, ]\)01, Bro..J. .J. Ashurst having b(~cn notified to appeal' before this Lodge at this meeting and receive reprimand fOl' unmasonic conduct.,

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and fa iling to do so, the Secretary was ordered to summon Brothel' Ashurst to appeal' before this Lodge at its next regular communication, to he held Tu~sday evening, Septe.mher 24, Hl01, at the Hall in Huntsville, Mo., at 7 :30 o'clock P. M., and show cause why he failed to answee citation, as above refened to. At a regulal' communica lion of Huntsville Lodge, No.' ~IO. A. F. & A. ~1., held Septembee 24, 1901., Beo. ,J. J. Ashurst was called, and he having failed to ans\vel' citation to apIlear befol'e this Lodge at its meeting, held September 10, 1901, and receive reprimand which had previously been assessed again'st Brother Ashlll'st for unmasonic conduct, and he having been summoned to appeal' before the Lodge at this meeting and show cause why h~ failed to ~ppear, as cited, and receive said repl'imand, and he, said Ashurst, having willfully refused to obey said summons, a motion was made that said .J ..J. Ashurst, on account of said disobedience and contempt shown tile Lodge, he expelled fl'om all rights and privileges accruing to him as a ~lason, and upon said motion the hallot \\'as taken, resulting in his expulsion, and the Secretary ordered to give him notice of said result, and also to give notice of said action to Sister Lodges."

In due time the accused perfected his appeal to this GI'and Lodge, and states as gl'ounds of appeal: First, hecause, at the time said decision was reached, and for a long time priol' thereto, namely, for the space of more than two years next preceding the date of said decision, 'to-wit, the 24th dny of Septembet', 1901, I have been under the care of a physician and unabl~ to go out at 'night, which condition I'endered me physieally unable to attend any of the regular communications of said Huntsville Lodge, at which I was cited. 01' summoned, to appeal' in said case, of which said fact said Huntsville Lodge had Imowledge, heing notified of said fact hy due and legal notice; second', hecause the proceedings had in said case were held at a time that deprived me of an opportunity to make any defense in .said case, or to comply with the ordf'es of said J-luntsviIJe Lodge, without endangering my life, owing to my physica I infirmities.

This is certainly a most remarkahle case, It appears fl'om the record that the Brothel' had been a member of this Lodge about thirty-four years, in good standing, and has now oecome' quite aged. A statement of t.he casc is a sufficient justificati;n for declaring the action of the Lodge in expelling the Brother null and void. He .was tried and (~ondemned without his day in COUI't. He was not ·expcIJed fOl' the offenses aIJeged to have been committed ill the charge' made hy Bl'Other John A. Gunn, but was expelled for failing to appear before the'Lodge, and receive a reprimand ordered by the Lodge. in the case of Brother John A. Gunn against him. The Lodge had 110 right to expel the Brotlwr without first !..laving complied with ArtiCle XIX. of the Grund Lodge By-Laws, appertaining to trials, \Ye. therefore. r€commend that thf~ action of H.untsyille Lodge, 1'0. 30, A. F. & A. )1:., of September 24, 190], whereby said Lodge attempted to expel Hl'other .1. ,J. Ashul'st. fi'om aIJ rig-hts and IH'ivileges accruing to him as a Mason, he and is herciJy set aside and declared null, void and of no effect wlYatsoever.

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1\0. IX; DELPHIAN" LODGr~,

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CHI:ISCO.

STATEl\m~T.

The Junior "'arden preferred charges of llnmasonic conduct, which charge contained two specifications: First, that said Brother J. M. Chrisco did on 01' abont the first day of February, 1900, abuse, by cursing and threatening to Idll, and b~' l'ltriking his wife, and that said offenses have continued to be perpetrated upon bls wife until the present time; second, and that on or about .January 1, 1900, he did (;'heat, wrong and defraud one W. D. Payne, a Master Mason in good stan.:Iing; that the said Brother J. M. Chrisco did the charge above in violation of his duty as a Mason, etc. No written plea of the accused appears in the record; According to the preponderance of the evidence, we believe the accused was not guilty of the lirst specifi('ation, and the Lodge so found. As to the second specification, the evidence was as follows: S. Chrisco, . a brother of the accused, testified as follows: "1 sold my part of the estate of my father to J. M. Chrisco, inclUding debts and everything els'e, and he was to bave what was coming to father and he was also to pay father's debts." Brother W. D. Payne testified as follows: "Q. Did you have a note of Brother J. M. Chrisco? A. I did. Q. Did his father owe you '! A. He did. Q. Was Brother J. M. Chrisco to settle h s father's debts? A. His brother so informed me. Q. Do you consider Brother J. M. Chrisco defrauded YOll? A. I do." There was also other evidence bearing upon some dealings of Brother J. M. Chrisco with Brother W. A. Ramsey, but as they were not set forth in the specifications, thilY were irrelevant in this case. On the first specification the ballot was: Guilty, :to; not guilty, l·t On the second specification the ballot was; Guilty, 16; not guilty, 3. On expulsion the vote was: y,eas, 11; ·nays, 8. 'rhe Worshlpfu1 Master declared Brother J. M. Chrisco expelled f~om Delphian Lodge, No. 137. The accused appeals to this Grand Lodge, and states as grounds of appeal: "li'irst, I (:harge that I was not tried npon the charges preferred, but was tried and expelled upon the cbarges" of Brother .William Ramsey, brought up at the trial, and not giving me time nor chance to produce evidence to meet the charges by having no notice of such charges until the trial was begun; second, that the l\1aster was arbitrary' in his rulings and refused to let me testify in regard to said charges; third, that the Lodge wholly disregarded Section 262 of the By-Laws of Book of Constitution, and allowed both of the accusers to remain in the Lodge room, and vote in deciding the case; fourth, that Delphian Lodge, ~o. 137, A. F. & A. M., totall." failed to prove the' cbarges, as set forth in tbe notice set'ved upon the defendant, and tooll: up a case entirely new, .in which no notice bad been served and no charges pi'eferrcd in writing, and tried defendant without giving him time to produce Ot· secure his evidence in said case."

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m;;C;ISION. ,The evidence justi'fied the Lodge in ac(]uitting the ac.~used upon the first specification, and' we, therefore, will pay no further attention to the first specification, The second specification does not sufficiently comply with the law. It fails to staLl! whel'ein and in what L'espect the accused did cheat, wrong and defraud olit> nt'other W. D. Payne. lIt should have stated the place and the manner in which he cheated and defrauded the Brothel'. Section 237, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, provides as follows: "No Lodge shall enter'tain a charge against a member for the purpose of adjusting mere legal rights, pecuniary OL' otherwise,. unless such charge specifies fraud on the puet of the alleged offend~r {)I' iIn'olves moral turpitude." The evidence appertaining to the second specification totally fails to establish any fraud on the part of the alleged offender, and totally fails to show any act of "moral turpitude." The ~Iasonic Fraternity is Tlot 'a collection agency. If the Worshipful Mastel'. as alleged in the appeal, refused to permit the accused to testify in his own case, he committed an error, as the accused had a right, under the law, .to testify in his own behalf. The record tends to show the truth of the charge made in the· appeal, as there is nothing In the record to show that the accused did testify in the case. 'We hereby reverse said cause, and reinstate Brother J. M. Chrisco to good ~Iasonlc staQdlng In Delphian Lodge, No, :UH. No.

XII.

IN THE MATTER or,' THE PETITIO:-;- OP HENDERSON BOONE FOn RESTOHATION.

According to ,the papers filed with YOllr Committee, the petitionel', Henderson Roone, was expelled from Canopy Lodge, No. - - , of Aurora, :Mo., for selling Intoxicating liquors, etc, It further appears from his petition that In June or .Tuly of 1901 he· petitioned Canopy Lodge for restoration, and· that a vot~ was taken by said Canopy Lodge on his petition for restoration, which resulted in the rejection of his application for restoration, He now petitions this Grand J"odge for restoration to good Masonic standing. His petition is accompanfed by a recommendation signed by the Worshipful Master and a num·ber of the members of Modern Lodge, ?\o. 144, within wbose jurisdiction the petitioner now resides. We have been advised that he has abandoned his objectionable business, and i!5 now living a correct life . .. We, therefore, recommend that his petition be granted, and that he be restored to goo.d ~Iasonic standing. 1\0. XIII. IN RE PETITIOX OF J.P. NUNN FOI~ RESTonATIOX.

From the papers filed with YOUI' Committee, it appears that the petitioner was suspended by Granby Lodge, No. 216, for non-payment of dues, ·on March 10, 1884, and that said Lodge has become defunct. It also appears that the petitioner has paid to the Grand Secretary the $12 which was 'due from him to his Lodge when he was suspended. He petitions this Grand Lodge to restore bim to good Masonic standing in order that he may join a new' Lodge, which is now being organized at Granby.

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We recommend that the petition be gmnted. and' that the Grand Secretary be authorized and directed to issue a certif1cate of good jlasonic standing to the petitioller.

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RI'l DAVID

SAi\"VF.RS .

The following resolution, ?tIered by Hight Worshipful Brother James A. Boone, has been referred to your Committee: "WHEREAS, Bro. D. Q. Sanders, late a member of Constantine Lodge, :'\0. J 2D, which Lodge is no\v defunct, was indebted to said Lodge' (or dues in the sum of $J8, and is nnable to pay the same. Be it

"ResQlved, That said dues be remitted, said Sandel's being desirous o( affiliating with Charleston Lodge, No. 417. .JAS. A. BOOXE."

After due considera tion of the same, we are of the opinion that said !'esolution should be adopted. We, thel'e(ore, recommend the adoption of said resolution. Fraternally submitted. DOHSgy A. \ .JA~nSON, C1Iainl1al1-. GEO. L.WALLS, WM. R. EDGAH, 'I'HOS. R. GIBSON. W. 1\, SOUTHEHN, .TH. B. F. WATSON .. JOHN W. FARRIS, Co.mrnUtce.

No. XV. 'Ix TlIE MATTER OF THE PETITIOX FOR HF.S'!'ORATJOX OF LOUIS V. LUCAS.

Louis V. Lucas petitions for restoration. It appears from his petition that he was expelled by Hannibal Lodge, :\0. J88, for having made fa.Jse statements as to place of his residence at time of receiving his degrees, etc. His petitioll fUl·ther states that he petitioned Hannibal Lodge fol' restoration, and _that his petition was rejected on )!ay - , 1901. After duly eonsidel'ing statements of a number of Brethl'en, who are well acquainted with him, and o'thers, who are mOl'C OJ' less familial' witi} the fads, we recommend that his petition be gmnted. DOHSEY A. .JAMISOK Chairman. 'rHOS. R. GIBSO:\', .J .. W. FAUHIS. W. N. SOl;TI-IJ~RN, .TIL B. - F. WATSOl\'.CommitteI'.

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Report of said committee by J. \\T. Farris read in re Phil A. Shaw. The vote was taken on the proposition, and resulted in the adoption of the report, which resulted in restoring Phil A.Shaw ~o good :Maso'nic standing. No. X. PI~TITIOK OF

rHILIl' A.' SHAW FOR HESTORATIOX.

The petitioner was expelled by the .Grand Lodge, at its session in 189n. See Proceedings, a t page 84. This petition is accompanied by the recommendation for restoration of Kirkwood Lodge, No. 484, fl'om which he was expelled, and also of Farmington LOdg'c, No. 132, in wbose jUl'isdiction he now resides.. The petitioner also laid before the Committee the recommendation of a number of prominent Masons, including R. W. Bro. W. J. :\13.1';shall, D. G: M. of the Forty-sixth District, all testifying to the exemplary conduct of the petitioner, since expulsion, arid some of the officers and members of Kirkwood Lodge st.ated that outside of the offense charged ag-ainst him, and upon which he was expelled, the petitioner bas always demeaned • himself as an upright man and Mason. . In view of the strong recommendations in his behalf, and the flIl~ther fact that he has ~ndured two years of expulsion, the Committee al'e unanimous in the opinion that the petition Ollght to be gl·anted. Therefore, Philip A. Shaw.is hereby restoJ'f~d to good Masonic standing. .J. W. FARRIS, THOS. R. GIBSON, GEO. L. WALLS, B. F. WATSOX, W. K. SOUTHERN, .TR. W. R. J.:~DGAR,

Committee.

AMENDMENTS.

The amendments heretofore offered were read a third time. ARRESTED CHARTERS.

The Committee on Arrested CHarters reported as follows, and the same was adopted: ' To the M .. W. Gl'a.1ul Lodge of ·Mi,s,s01l-l"i.. A. P. ({ A. M..:

We, yoU!' Special Committee, to whol11 was referred the matter of the arrest of Charter of Exeter Lodge, No. !)14, ,re'3~Jedfnlly report: That "'Po have bet.)re us only t.lH~ l'e!)Ort I)f the· JI. ·W. Grand' JIaster in refel'cnte t.hel·eto, as to the facts in the ca<;e. \Ve have, however, given due notice of the time and place of the meeting of this committee, before wbom persolls. if any, aggl'ieve!1 by the action of the Grand :\laster in the premises. might be heard. :'\0 such pel'son lia~ appeared before us. and

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• no objections to tile action of the Grand Master lla ve come to thc knowledge of your committee. The Charter in <luestion \Vas~ arrested for failure of said Exeter Lodge to mal{e report and pay 'Grand Lodge dues :or the year 1900, and no effort yet appears to have bt!en made by ·said Lodge to discharge its said duties to this Grand Lodge, or to retain its (!xistence among the Lodges of this Grand JurisdictIOn. ' . Your committee fully coincides with the Grand Master, in the opmlOn that said Lodge has ontlived its years of uscf'.llnCf.ls to the Fraternity, and recommend that the action of the Grand Mastel', in arresting the Charter of said Exeter Lodge, No. 514, be approved and confirmed, and tbat said Lodge be added to the roll of "})eao Lodges." Fraternall~'

sub!)} itted,

C, 'V. BOLSTER, Chairman, A. S. J. BEERY, .JOH:\' J. SUTER, ED :111:. ALLEN, A. H. KOHLMYER.

Committee.

CHARITY.

The report the Committee on Charity, read by M. W. Brother F. J. Tygard, adopted: ST. !,0(;18, October 17, 1901. To the M. lV. Grand Lodge of Missouri, A.. F. dO A.. ilf.:

Yom' Committee on Charity beg leave to report that we have considered . all applications submitted to us, and that we recommend appropriations as follow:>: First. One hundred dolIars to l\f. W. Bro. 'l'homas K Garrett, to be paid in quarterly installments. ·Second. ()ne hundred do lIars to :Mrs. Geol'~e Frank Gouley, widow of George Frank Gouley, former Grand Secretary. ;,rhe Grand Secretary Is requested to forward said amount to the Masonic Boaed of Relief, of New York City, to be disbursed for account of 'Mrs, Gouley. Third. One hnndred dollars to WJTaconda Lodg~, No. 24, at La Grange, Mo., for benefit and aecount of Brother J. F. :\.lbe.rty. ~ Fourth. One hundred and fifty dollars to Sturgeon Lodge, No. ] 74, Sturgeon, Mo., fOr relief and benefit of Brothers lVI. M. Jesse and F, P. Vance, one-half for each of these parties. Fifth. Fifty dollars to Perseverance Lodge, No. 92, at Louisiana, Mo., for benefit of Mrs. \V. A. Johnson, widow of a Master Mason. Sixth. One hundred dollars to Cal1ao Lodge, No. 38, Callao. Mo., fo!' benefit of Brothel' A.•J. Mathis. Seventh. One hundred dollal's to Craft Lodge, No. 287, at Canton. ~Io., for benefit of Brother \Yilliam H. Beach. , EI?:hth. One hundl'ed dollars to Sedalia Lodge, No. 23G, at ~edalia, Mo., to reimburse said Lodge for funeral expenses, etc., incurred i"n the burial of Past Grand Master B. H. Ingram. .

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Grand Lodge of Missouri.

You\, committee have noticed that there seems to be an illcreasin~ tendency to ask this Grand Lodge for apPl"Opriations on account of charity for the benefit. no doubt, of deserving parties. But, in view of tbe p'rovisions offered bytbe Masonic l?raternity of :Missouri, qlrougb the :i\fasonic Home,. yOHr Committee is of the opinion that applicants for charity should, in their respective applications, state whether any application had been made for their admission to the:Masonic Home, and. if so, what reasons bad been assigned for their rejection. Fl"Uternally submitted, . F. J. TYGARD, T. A. BELL, LOU HARDMAN, I B. F. HOLCO:\1B, K. l\I. DEANE, .J. 1\'1. I-IU'l'T,

Committee.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS.

Report on Reports of District Deputy Grand }\fasters was presented by M. W. Brother A. M. Hough, Chairman, and adopted: 1'0

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&: A.. M.:

We, the committee to whom was. refeHed the Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters, beg leave to report that we bave examined all tbe reports submitted; and find that the District Deputies have discharged their duties faithfully, and show ,that much earnest wor!{ has been performed by tbem. As a 'rule, tbe reports are full' and complete. Hcports are made from all Districts except Kos. 7 and 24. Fraternally sUbmitted, A. :\1. HOUGH, A. E. DYE, 'rHOS.. B. GI~OHGE, W. Eo WA:MPLEH, EDWIN A. KRAU'l'HOFF, Committee. \

SPECIAL COMMITTEE.

Report of Special ConuniUee on Grand Master's address, read by A. M. Hough, Chairman. Pending discussion of the report, the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR 路unti.1 2 o'clock P. M.

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'fHIRD DA Y-AFTERKOO~ SESSIOK.

ST. LOUIS, October 17, 1901. The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOi{ at 2 o'clock by the Deputy Grand Master, Brothel' J. C. Finagin. Prayer by Grand Chaplain, Rev. Brother .J. T. M:. Johnston.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

The Committee on Unfinished Business presented the foflowing report, which was adopted: . ST. LOUIS, Mo., Odober ] G, ] UOl. 1'0 the M.

W. G"rand Lo(lge of Mis80U1'i, A. ]". <t .1. M.:

Your Committee on Unfinished Business would respectfu!!y 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. ::;ee pages 103 and 104, Proceedings of ]900. li'ratel'llally submitted, F. A. KAGE,

C. n. T. L. .Ji\'O. B .• ~.

CHUHCH, BEACH, F. GIBBS, BRIGGS, Committee.

DISCUSSION RESUMED.

The subject under consideration when the Grand Lodge was CALLED FRO1\{ LABOR was taken up, and the discussion' resulned. Pending the discussion, a substitute was offered by Brother A. L. Ross, as follows: RC·<iolred. That the action of the Gmnd Master, in setting. aside the verdict, be approved, and that the chargps and specifications against Brothel' "V. H. :\layo be remanded to l\:fis~ouri Lodge. ;'\0, 1. for a new trial. and that the Grant!· ~Iaster be re0.~1Csted to preside.

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T'he substitute V-las not adopted. The report of the committee ,,"'as then adopted, as follows,: '1'0 the M. W. Gra.nu Lodge Of Missouri, A. F. ~ Lt.. M,:

Your report of action of H. :Mayo,

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special committee, T.O whom was refeiTed that portion of t.he official acts of t.he Grand "'laster relating to his setting ~side the ?l1issouri Lodge, No.1, in the case of A. C. Stewart against Wm. would respectfully report:

Being appriscd that an appeal from the action of the Lodge was pen<.1'ing before 'your Commit.tee on Appeals ~nd Grievances, we were in doubt as to the sc'opc of the reference, and concluded that it was our province onl)' to pass upon the action of the Grand Master, without entering or determining the case on.. its merits. We, have, t.herefore, considt>:red only those matters presented by the record, which wel'e reviewed by the Grand Master, and upon which his action was founded, The Grand Lodge, by its Articles of Constitution, is made t.he supre'me ?l1asonlc authority within t.he Rtate of Missouri, and is invested with all t.he ol'iginal esscntial powers and privileges belonging to the An~ient Craft. Among its specially enumerated powers Is to en'act and enforce all. laws and regulations fOl' the government of the l:<'ra~~rnity, Under such authority granted by the State, it has adopted regulations and enacted laws, prescribing rilles of action for the Craft. in the interim of sessions" and among them a code specifically adapted to violations of the moral law and of its own or l\fasonic law. During the recess of the Grand Lodge it has pJ'ovided for and delegated to the Grand Master, largely, its own powers, as wal'l'al}ted, and cnjoins him to perform all the duties required of him by the ancient regulations or cn~toms of the Craft. The on Iy li mi ta tion placed upon the exercise of such powers, is, that he shall Dot suspend the operation of any law of the Grand Lodge. • He becomes the executive head of the Craft within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, whether that body be in session or at recess, and his responsibility is seen red by an enact.ment requiring him to give an account of his official aets performf'd when the Grand Lodge is not in session. The regUlations provide, and the power is expressly delegated to the Grand Mastel'. tha t for good caURe he may arrest the charter of any Lodge, 01', in his discretion', suspend its functions, They also p·rovide t.hat the 2\Jaster of a Lodge shall be supreme in lJis conduct of its proceedings, but Sf>cnres his responsibility to the Craft, in expl'ess terms, bY' permitting a rev'iew, by the Grand Mastel', during the recess of the Grand Lodge, subject to linal' action hy the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master. in reviewing the action of subordinate Lodges, and of their Worshipful ::\lasters, is charged wit.h t.he enforcement of the laws enacted by the Grand· Lodge for the government of the Fraternit.y, and cannot permit either to be violators of the moral or Masonic Code. Suspended, as it is.. ovel' the most humble of the Craft. the protective aegis of t.he Gl'and Lodge is preserved, and gl'OSS irregularity or arbitraQ'. unjust and unwaITantablc action is prevented by an uplifting from its influence.

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Such condition appears in this case, and your Committee believe that the Grand Mastel' has the power: and it is his duty, dUl'ing the recess of the Grand Lodge, to interfere for the purpose of protecting any membet' of the Fraternity from arbitrary, unjust and unwarrantable action, either of the Subordinate Lodge or of its 'Yorshipful Master, YVe are firmly and unanimously of t~ opinion that the Grand Ma!:'ter conscientiously' discharged his full duty, under the l~w: and recommend that his action be sustained. Fraternally submitted,

A. M. HOUGH, n. F. S'l'EVEKSON, JOSEPH S. BROWNE, F. J. 'l'YGARD, C. H. BRIGGS,· Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE.ON CREDENTIALS.

The Committee on Credentials submitted the following report, which was a?opted : ST. LOGIS, Mo., October l7, 1901. 1'0 thiJ M, W. G1'anr] Lorl[}e Of Missouri, A. F. & A. M . .YOul' Committee on Credentials fraternally rC'pOI·t that at the session of the Grand Lodge there are 357 Lodges represented.

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'J'here are 20 Grand Lodge officel's present, 16 Past Grand Masters, 21 Grand Representatives, 149 Past Masters, 33 District. Deputy Grand Mas, tel'S, and 9 Di!:'trict Deputy Lecturers. Fraternally submitted, W1\1. H. CAIU'KNTBH., W1\1. A. HOFFMAN,

JOlIN H. WANKLEMAN, GEO. II, DAVID, Committee.

BOARDS OF RELIEF. I

The following report by the Committee on Boards of Relief was i'ead and adopted: ST. LOUIS, October 17, 1901. • '1'0 the Jl. TV. Grand Lorl(Jp, Of Missouri, A. P. & A. M . .-

Your Committee on Boards of Helief beg leave to report as follows: The report from Springfield for the year ending July 31. 1900, never having been filed, we are unable to report fully upon the statement now before us. Gate of the Temple Lodge, 1\"0. 422, is in arrears to the Board to the amount of $::10,00. As no disbursements were reported, we infer that· ·'no cases of ~harity were' presented.

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We find no re.r>ort from St. Joseph. The l'eports from St. Louis and Kansas City were found t.o be correct. We find that the "securit.ies invested," reported in the last statement of the Kansas (~it~路 Board, to' the Grand' Lodge. were not a part of tbe assets of said Board of Relief, but was a special deposit that the Board holds in trust for It "Cemetery Fund;" hence 1 be absence of "securities invested," in the present report. Fraternally submitted, V.路F. BOOR, EDEN REED, .1 AS. n. WELLS. CHAS. E. PYLE, J. M. BREWER, BERT L. LEE. J. T. WI~IGHT, Oommittee.

PAY ROLL.

Report of the Committee on Pay Roll was presented by Brother Henry Lihou, Chairman, and the same was adopted, and is as follows: ST. LOUIS, :Mo., October 17, 1901. ']'0

tile 1l1. W. G1'and Lodge

Missow'i, A.. P. & A.. M.:

Your Committee on Pay Roll respectfully report that the officers and representatives in attendance at the present Annual Communication arc entitled to receive mileage and per diem, as per the pay roll; amounting to $5,116.60. Fraternally submitted, HENRY LIHOU, C. A. SWENSON, HEl'\RY L. RECKER, Oommittee.

RESOLUTION.

On motion 'Of Brother N. 1\1. Givan, representatives of Lodges U. D., who were in attendance at this session of the Grand Lodge, were allowed mileage and per diem the same as representatives from Chartered Lodges.

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SUPPLEMENTAL JURISPRUDENCE REPORT

was made by Brother J.W. Farris,'and the same adopted: .:\0. XI. JOHX

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WILLIA)[

MAYO.

APPEAL FROM Till;; ,J1JDG::\1E.:\'l' OF' TIlE LOl;'GI;;. ACCUSI;;D. '

SUSPI~~DING

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This appeal was taken befOl'e' the action <If the Grand "faster, settin~ aside the verdkt. .In the opinion 'of the Committee the action of the Grand Lodge, snstaining the ruling of the iVI. V,'. Grand Master, di'sposes <>f ,the appeal. Therefore, the appeal is dismissed. ' FraternuJly submitted, W. FAHIUS, 'rHOS. R. GIBSON, B. F. \VATSON, W, N. SOUTHERN, JR., (lEO. L. \VALLS.

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Committee,

WAYS AND MEANS.

The Committee OIl vVays and Means submitted a report, which was adopted, and is as follows: , '1'0 路the M. "IF. Grand Ladue of Missouri,. A. P. ((, A. M.:

Your Committee on Ways and report:

~'[eans

beg leave to submit the

followin~

In relation to the memorial of \V. Bro. R. F. NOl'fo)k, Worshipful Master of Lexington Lodge, i\'o. 149, and other :1Ifasons of L路exingt.on, i\10 .. referred to this Committee by that Most, Worshipful Grand Lodge, asking that the Grand Lodge appropriate tbe sum of $25, to put t.he monument erected路 at the' expense of the Grand Lodl{e, to the memory of \Ym. Guthl'ie, a former student of the ~lasonic College at Lexington, in good order, the same being now in a very dilal)idated condition, the si:r.e of :5aid lot being 20x20, your Committee recommends tbat the Grand Master give a deed for this lol to Lexington Lodge, Xo. J 49, when he shall have received' assurance that the said Lodge has put the said monument in good condition, as il is not proi)able, that this Grand Lodge wil! ever have any fUl'llter use for said buri~l lot. In relation to the reeo'lllmendation of the .~:l. W. Grand ~laster. in his address, that 'tbe Grand Treasurer and Grand Secrelary furnish the Grand

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Master with official 'bonds, guaranteed by reliable surety companies, subject to the approval of the Grand Mastel', aI,ld referred to this Committee by the Grand Lodge, we recommend that the Grand Secretary give such sU~'ety bond, in the sum Qf $25,000, to be approved by the Grand Master, and we recommend that an appropriation of $250 be made to cover the premium on such bond. In relation to the resolution submitted to this Grand Lodge, and referred to this Committee, that the Grand 'l'reasurer shall hereafter be required to deposit in some bank or trust companY,approved by the Grand Master, all moneys belonging to the Grand Lodge, coming into his hands, the same to' be deposited in the name of t.he M. W. Grand Lodge, A. Ii'. & A. M., State of Missouri, we beg leave to report that we do not deem it wise and prudent that the foregoing resolution should be adopted, as we do not consider that it is cop.sistent with Section 11, Article II., of the By-Laws of this Grand :Lodge, which sets forth "that the Grand Treasurer sh~ll have charge of all the funds and securities of the Grand Lodge." Your Committee, therefore, recommend the following appropriations: Printing Proceedings of 1901 , , ,, : .. $ Postage, printing, stationery and incidentals . Rent of Grand Secretary's office , , . Salary of Grand Secretary . Salary of Committee on Foreign Correspondence . Salary of Grand Treasurer , ,., .. , . Salary and expense of Grand Lecturer. , , ,, . Expense of Most Worshipful Grand l\'laster, , , , . Expense and per diem of Special Deputies . Salary of Grand 'riler , "., . Expense of the Communication ...............â&#x20AC;˘.............. Charity, according to report of Committee on Charity . Contingent fund for incidental expenses , , . Balance for expense of IIiRtorical Committee, as ordered by Grand Lodge .-., . For Past Grand Master's Portrait , . Mileage, per diem, according to report of Committee , .. Allowed Bro. Chas. E. Prettyman, of Neosho Lodge, No. 247, mileage account for 1900-appropriated by Grand Master .. Expense of 'transcripts of trial ot W. Bro. Wm. H. Mayo, in Missouri Lodge, No. I-appropriated by Grand Master .... Total

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1,000 1,400 840 2,500 500 150 2,250 500 100 150 236 800 250

124 46 50 00 5,116 60 14 60

7 60

$ 15;989 06

Fraternally submitted, J. H. C.' A. J. ,P. T. A. W. J. G. A. E. E.

DEEMS; GEWE, TUCKER, MILBURN, NALLY, SAMPLE, CODDING,

Committee. G. L. PRo.-8.

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THANKS.

On motion of M.\V. Brother J~s. S. Browne, the thanks of the Grand Lodge was voted to the various. railroads of the' State that furnished reduced transportation to the Brethren, and to the .hotels of St. Louis for th~ir reduced "rates and courtesies to the Grand" Lodge.

AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTI:rUTION .

. The following Amendment to the Constitution was presented, read by the Grand :Master, and ordered prin'ted: Amend Section 2, of Article Ill., of the (~onstitution by striking out the word "and," in line four of said section, and insel'Ung after the words "Gl:and Secl'etary," in lin~five, the words "Grand Senior and Junior Deacons and Grand SeniOl' and .Junior Stewards," so that said section, as amended, shall read as follows: SEC. 2. Elective, Enumeration of, Tel'll! of. '1'he Most Worshipful Gi'and Master. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Renior and Junior Grand Wardens, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Hight 'Yorshipfu! Grand Secretary, Grand Senior and .Junior Deacons, and Grand Senior and Junior Stewards, shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated annual communications of the Gl'and l~od?:e. and shall hold their .offices respectively llntil their successors shall be duly elected and installed. Fraternally sUbmitt(,!d, G, 1'. BURNHAl"I, R. BARNEY, .JR., C. C. BIGGER, ='lAT. '1'. McKEE, Llm '1', ROmSOK.

INSTALLATION.

No further business appearing, the Grand Master directed the installation of officers to take place. He requested 1\1. W. Brother Noah 1\[ Givan to conduct the installation of Grand Officers, and appointed 1\1, W. Brother John R. Parson as Grand .Marshal. The Grand :Master-elect announeed the following appointments:

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APPOINTMENTS. ALLAN McDOWELL REV. J. H. ~IILLER REV. K. M. DEANE A. S. HOUSTON D.l\'1. WILSON HOWARD WATSON T. A. DUNN JOHN T. SHORT E. F. HARTZELL CYRUS H. JONES : H. T. WRIGHT EDWIN A. KRAUTHOFF W. F ..JOHNSON JOHN W. OWEN

GRAND LECTURER. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND SENIOR DEACON. GRAND JUNIOR DEACON'. GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND SWORD BEARER GRAND PURSUIVANT. GRAND ORATOR. GRAND ORATOR. GRAND TILER.

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M. 'V. Bro. N. M. Givan' then proceeded to install and did install. the following Grand Officers: ~

JOSEPH C. FINAGIN, St. Louis JOHN C. YOCUM, Kansas City W~L F. KUHN. Kansas City L. B. VALLIAN'f, St. Louis S. l\l. KENNARD, St. Louis JOHN D. YINCIL, St. Louis

GRAND MASTER. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. SI<;NIOR GRAND WARDEN. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECRE"fARY.

APPOINTED OFFICERS, ALLAN McDOWELL REV. J. H. MILLER REV. K. M. DEANE A. S. HOUSTON : D. M. WILSON 'HOWARDWATSON : '1'. A. DUNN : JOHN T. SHORT E. F. HARTZELL CYRUS H. JONES : H. T. WRIGHT EDWIN KRAUTHOFF W. F. JOHNSON JOHN W. OWEN

GRAND LECTURER. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND CHAPLAIN. GRAND SENIOR DEACON. GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND MARSHAL. GRAND SWORD BEARER. GRAND PURSUIVANT. GRAND ORATOR. GRAND ORATOR. GRAND TILER.

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The Grand :Master appointed the following Chairmen of the Standing Committees: CORRESPONDENCE APPEALS AND GRIEVANCE:L LODGESU. D CHARTERED LODGES JURISPRUDENCE /' CHARITy UNFINISHED HUSINESS REPORTS-D. D. G. IlL OBITUARIES : BOARDS OF RELIEF WAYS AND MEANS

JOHN D. VINCIL. DORSEY A. JAMISON. WM. E. HOKE. rAr.mS M. BRECKEXRIDGE. WIlL Il1. WILLIAMS. F. J. TYGARD. F. A. KAGE. JNO. R. PARSON. C. H.. BRIGGS. CHAS. J. WALKER. J. B. THOMAS.

COMMITTEES. ACCOUNTs-John H. Deems, F. W. Mott, E. A. Sapper. TRANSPORTATION AND .HOTELS . Van F. Boor. PAY ROI,L-Henry Lihou. RITUAL-Allan 1I1cDowell, Campbell Wells, Jno. C. Yocum,路 A. Fisher, Seymour Hoyt. t> 1I1ASONIC HOMF..-John Isbell.

The minutes of the forenoon and afternOOl} sessions were read and approved. CLOSING.

'rhe M. W. Grand Master then proceeded to close and did close the M. W. Grand Lodge in AMPLE .FORM. Prayer was offered by Grand Chaplain, the Rev. K .. M. Deane.

JOHN D. VINCII~"

G?'and Secretary.

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SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS HAVE BEE1'l RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSING OF MY REPORT, OCTOBER 9,

Clifton Lodge, No. 463 (in part) Morality Lodge. No. 186 (bliJance) A va Lodge, No. 26 Mosaic Lodge, No. 351 (dues 1899) Rural Lodge. No. 316 (balance) Niangua Lodge, No. 529 (balance) Sparta Lodge, No. 296 (balance) Seven Charter Fees

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$28 00 100 68 00 33 00 100

6 00 1 00

8138 00

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140 00 S 2i8 00 36,214 98

Balance on hand October 9, 1901 Total on hand October 18,1901.

836.492 98

ADDENDUM.

The following Lodges have made returns, but dues remain unpaid: Pilot Knob IJodge, No. 182 Woodlawn Lodge. No. 223 Marionville Lodge, No. 390 Iberia Lodge, No. 410

$4100 12 00 34 00 40 00

812i 00

UNPAID BALANCES DUE-

Clifton Lodge, ,No. 463.... . Jewel Lodge, No. 480

$46 00

3900

;

Total

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1'he following Lodges have not reported: Tipton Lodge, No. 56. Monticello Lodge, No. 58. Verona Lodge, No. 452..

Strafford Lodge, No. 49i. Lockwood Lodge, No. 521. Deepwater Lodge. No. 562.

The following numbers, representing defunct Lodges, are vacant: Nos. 513, 514.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st

District-EDW ARD HIGBEE, Lancaster. A. FISHER, La Belle. 3d JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. ED. M. ALLEN, Trenton. 4th J. H. PRENTISS, Bethany. 5th JOS. E. REESR, Maryville. 6th w. E. <;lIERMAN, Rockport. 7th B. F. WATSON, St. Joseph . . 8th ELMER MANN, Clarksdale. 9th C. W. CHASTAIN, Plattsburg. 10th REUBEN HARNEY, SR., Chillicothe. 11th C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 12th SYDNEY R. WOOD, La Plata. 13th GEORGE E. MAYHALL, New London. 14th A. T. VAUGHAN, Paris. 15th EDWARD T. MILLER, Keytesvllle. 16th S. J. JONES, lIale. 17th B. p, FINLEY, Liberty. 18th A. J. COLE~1A.N, Platte City. 19th VAN F. HOOR, ]{ansas City. - 20th C, L. FROST, Odessa. 21st 22d LEWIS RICHARDSON, Nelson. A. L. ROSS, Versailles. 23d WM. H. CARPENTER, Centralia. ?4th FRANK R. J ESSE, ~fcxico. 25th P. P. ELLIS, New Florence. 26th J. W. POWELL, Troy. 27th 28th AVGUST E. HUCKER, St. Charles. 29th Eo E. CODDING, Sedalia. ED. G. McGEE, Jefferson City. 30th JOHN ISBELL, Washington. 31st R. W. McMULLlN, Hillsboro. 32d WM. A. HALL, St. Louis. 33d T. R. GIBSON, Steelville. 34th JOHN E. GLASS, Freeman. 35th W. W. ROSS, Butler. 36th GEO. H. DANIEL, Osceola. 37th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon.' 38th WILLARD R. DUNNEGAN, Bolivar. 39th T. N. WOODRUFF. Stockton. 40th R. L. WARDIN, Nevada, 41st HARMON CLINE, Joplin. 42d T. G. GOLDSMI'l'H, Springfield. 43d ROBERT LAMAR, Houston. 44th 45th T. W. COTTON, Van Burcli. 46th "Y. J. MARSHALL, Doe Run. F. A. KAGE, Cape Girardeau. 47th l JAS. A. BOONE, Charleston. 48th 49th JOHN R. POOL, Cardwell. 50th LEE W. COTTON. Piedmont. GEO. E. MATTHEWS, \'Vest Plains. 51st 52d JOHN S, TAYLOR, Ozark. 53d JOHN E. ADAMSON, Mt. Vernon. 54th J. M. RITCHEY, Neosho. ' H. A. HAT1<'IELD, Moberly. 55th 2d

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Gr(1nd Lodge of lJlis8ouri. DIST..,RICT LECTURERS. 1st District-J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka. A. FISHER, La Belle. 2d - JOHN J. DILLINGER, Owasco. 3d 4th ED. M. ALLEN, Trenton. .JOHN W. BARKLEY, Albany. 5th JOSEPH E. REESE, Maryville. 6th J. F. SCHOENECKE, Tarkio. 7th BEN. F. WATSON, St. Joseph. 8th ELMER MANN, Clarksdale. \lth C. W. BOLSTER, Plattsburg. 10th -REUBEN BARNEY, JR., Chillicothe. 11th C. C. BIGGER, Laclede. 12th SIDNEY R. WOOD, La Plata. 13th GEO. E. MAYHALL, New London. 14th THOMAS F. HURD, Paris. 15th ED. T. MILLER, Keytesville. 16th S. J. JONES, Carrollton. 17th BASIL P. FINLEY, Liberty. 18th SIDNEY BEERY. Platte City. 19th ROBERT R. KREEGER, Kansas City. 20th _C. L. FROST, Odessa. 21st LEWIS RICHARDSON, Nelson. 22d M. E. SMITH, Boonville. 23d WM. H. CARPENTER, Centralia. 24th 25th FRANK R. JESSE, ~Iexico. PETER ARNOLD, Wellsville. 26th JAS. W. POWELL, Troy. 27th AUGUST E. HUCKER, St. Charles. 28th 29th J. C. PARMELEE. Sedalia. ED. G. nlcGEI<~, Jefr~rson City. 30th JOHN W. BOOTH, Washington. 31st R. W. McMULLIN, Hillsboro. 32d 33d T. R. GIBSON, Steelville. 34th JOHN E. GLASS, Freeman. 35th RUDOLPH TALBOTT, Butler. 36th GEO. H, DANIELS, Osceola. 37th 38th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon. WILLARD B. DUNNEGAN, Bolivar. 39th 40th WILL R. BOWLES, Greenfield. 41st RALPH L. WARDIN, Nevada. 42d HARMON CLINE, Joplin. 43d BERT S. LEE, Springfield. 44th CARL A. SWERSEN, Mountain Grove. 45th T. W. COTTON, Van Buren. W••J. MARSHALL, Doe Run. 46th 47th F. A: KAGE, Cape Girardeau. - 48th JAMES A. nOONE, Charleston. J. R. POOLE, Cardwell. 49th 50th JAMES H. WILKINS, Piedmont. 51st GEO. E. MATTHEWS, West Plains. .JOHN S. TAYLOR, Ozark. 52d 53d .fOHN E. ADAMSON, Mt. Vernon. 54th ABRAHAM MAAS, Neosho. 55th H. A. HATFIELD, Moberly.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT. The following amendment was submitted during the Session, and under the law, goes over to the next Annual Communication: CONSTITUTION. Amend Section 2, of Article III., of thc Constitution by striking out the word "and," in line four of said section, and inserting after thc words "Gralld Secretary," in line five, the words "Grand Senior and Junior Deacons and Grand Senior and .Junior Stewards," so that said section, as amended, shall read as follows: SICc.2. Elective, Enu1ne1'ation of. Term of. The Most Worshipful Grand i\laster, Right Wor8hipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Senior and .Junior Grand. Wardens, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, Grand Senior and Junior Deacons, and Grand Senior and Junior Stewards, shall be elected an.nually, 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.

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NEvV LODGES. Lodge.

Ionic Boone Richland Malt::t Louisville Ivanhoe : . Jacoby

No'.

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.Location.

154 Desloge 384 Columbia 385 . Richland 402 Malta Bend .409 Louisville .446 Kansas City .447 Darlington

County.

St. Francois .• Boone. Pulaski. Saline. Lincoln. J ackson . Gentry.

COMMUNIC~TION, 1902.

The Eighty-Second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, will be held at Kansas City, commencing at 10 o'clock, on the' morning of the Third Tuesday (viz., the 21st '. day) in October, 1902.

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BIOGRAPHICAL. CAMPBELL WELLS, PAST GRAND MASTER.

Brother Campbell Wells was born in Platte County, Missouri, May 23, 1864. He is a graduate of Bethany College, West Virginia. He resides at Platte City, Mo., wh~re he is engaged in the banking business. He was initiated into the Mysteries of Masonry in Platte City Lodge, No. 504, at Platte City, Mo., April 27, 1888, passed to the degree of Fellow Craft, May 12, and raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason, July 7. of the same year. He was elected Worshipful Master of said Lodge in 1882, andre-elected in'1893 and 1894. He received the Capitular Degree in Platte City Royal Arch Chapter, No.2], at Platte City, Mo., in 1888, and served as High Priest of said Chapter in 1897. He was anointed, consecrated and set apart to the Holy Order of High Priesthood, April 21, 1897, in St. Louis. He passed the Cirele in Shekinah Council of Royal and Select Masters, No. 24, at Kansas City, Mo., April 22, 1899, and received the Super-Excellent Degree in the same Council, Apri! 25, 1900. The Orders of Christian Knighthood were conferred upon him' in Belt Commandery, No.9, Knights Templar, at ,Platte City, Mo., he receiving the Order of the Red Cross, May 25, 1889, and ~he Orders o'f the Temple and Malta, May 28, l887. He was elected and served as Eminent Commander during 1898. The several degrees, grades and orders, from the Fourth Degree to the Thirty-second Degree, inclusive, were' received by him in Western Consistory. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. at Kansas City, Mo., on November 16, 17, 18 and 19, 1897. Brother Wells assisted in forming Daisy Chapter, No. 86; Order Eastern Star, September 20, 1897, in Platte City, and was the. Worthy Patron in 1898. He served for many years as District Lecturer for the Nineteenth District, composed of the Lodges in Platte County. As a ritualist he is considered "letter perfect."

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In 1892, Brother Wells represented his Lodge as 'Worshipful Master, and has been a continuous attendant ever since. In 1894 he was appointed Senior Grand Steward; in 1895, Grand Junior Deacon, and in 1896, Grand Senior Deacon. In 1897, he was elected Grand Junior Warden; \ in 1898, Grand Senior Warden; in 1899, Deputy Grand Master, and in 1900, Grand ':\laster. He was an active and energetic worker in this exalted position, visiting every portion of the State, and infusing life and energy into the Craft. As stated by the Committee on Grand 'Master's Address, he held an unprecedented number of State Lodges of Instruction. Of Bro. Wells it may be safely said, without disparagement to any of his pre,decessors, that his administration was the most' vigorO\IS and far-reaching in influence of any in the history of the Grand Lodge. More official attention was given to the welfare of the Craft than has been known in the Dast. As a fine worker in the ritualistic department he has had no superior. His ability as a presiding officer won the highest tributes from his Brethren. In all parts of official life, as in personal character, Campbell Wells stands pre-eminently in the front ranI\: of Grand ,Masters of Missouri Masonry. With such a record behind him, he bears his honors gracefully and without ostentation, retiring with the same dignity that marked his deportment in the past. It is a grateful fact, cherished by the Masons of Missouri, that our Grand Masters have been MEN. The elevated tone of the Fraternity may be largely ascrihed to this fact. Representative in moral worth, intelligence and character, no stain has Wuched the fair name and escutcheon of Mas'onry in this Grand Juris路diction. Our Bro. Wells tal{es his place among these "'worthies" who have done honor to the high stations to which they had been called, as "the first among his equals."

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MCKINLEY MEMORIAL SERVICES.

The ~1asonic fraternity held a most impressive :Memorial service at the Odeon on "Funeral Day," September 19,1901, presided路over by M. \Xl. Bro. Campbell vVells, Grand Master. A thousand N[aster Masons were present, with an escort of some three hundred Knights Tcmplar. By appointment, the Grand Secretary, M. YV. Bro. John D. Vincil, delivered . the funeral Oration, which was taken down by a stenographer chosen by the Grand Master. The discourse is herewith given: ADDRESS OF M. W. AND REV. BRO. JOHN D. VINCIL, D. D. AT

THE

MEMORIAL

. McKINLEY,

SERVICES HELD

THE ,19TH

AT DAY

PRESIDENT

THE OI<'

ODEON,

AND BROTHER \VILLIAi\l ST.

SEPTEMBER,

LOUIS,

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Whi.le called upon to fill an unsought position, I am more than willing, my Brethren, to meet and join with you in services appropriate to this solemn occasion, We are here in varied路 characters, without thought of creed or party. We have met to do honor to the name, and pay tribute to the memory of the Chief Executive of this Republic, lately deceased. The Nation mourns and we a.re mourners all. I have no sympathy with the heart that feels not the blow that has so recently fallen upon our country.. We are here to-day, not to represent political interests or sectarian claims, but with a common purpose, feeling a common sorrow and shedding our tears in common, as parts of a great who'le, bewailing the misfortune that has fallen upon our Nation and our civilization. In his Oration over the great Roman, Marc Antony said: come to bury Cresar, not to praise him. The evil that men iives after them. Their good is interred with their bones. So it with Cresar." The civilization that prompted such utterance

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not to be coveted by those who enjoy the full benefits of that of the 20th Century. Our Chief Executive is being buried at this hour and a Nation's sob utters his praise and a Nation's love will garland hi~ tomb. In that. tomb will be buried and forgotten all that was imperfect. The good he did will "live after him," and millions will .cherish his name and memory. While Cresar has been pronounced "the foremost man of all the world," his ambition led to his fall. Our McKinley fell because ,he was worthy to 4 live. As the product and development of Anglo-Saxon civilization, he was a "nobler Roman" than' Cresar, because he loved his God, his country and his kind. Permit a brief retrospect: Twenty years ago to-day, .Tames A. Garfield, President of the United States, yielded up his great spirit to God, who gave it. On this Memorial Day we gather, as factors of the great Republic which we represent, to do honor to another martyred Chief 路Executive of the Nation. In April, 1865, the hand of all. assassin struck down that noble, gene rOlls-hearted specimen of our American manhood,. the patient, the gentle, the forbearing, the kind and broad-minded Lincoln. On the 2d day of July, 1881, another demon, unchained from the pit of darkness, struck a blow at the heart of our Government by shooting President Garfield; and on the 6th day of September, in the year of grace, 1901, a shot was fired in Buffalo, the Exposition City, that echoed over our land, swept over the sea and around the globe. The President of the United' States was assaulted and a wound inflicted that sent him down to death. Such, Brethren, such, my fellow路 citizens, has been the record made in the last thirty-six years. Wf: have paid a fearfully high tariff in furnishing, on an averag2 of every twelve years, a President for martyrdom to the spirit born in hell, fired with malignity and hate of our country, which seeks to' overthrow all civilization and government. I think it is time, my Brethren and fellow citizens, that Americans should make common cause against these dastard ly wretches who war upon our Government, by seeking to destroy our rulers. Unless this spirit of anarchy is repressed, eliminated and driven from our country, others will fall. )3l90d will never appease these demons. Someone has recently said that education will eliminate this element by elevating to a higher standard the character of those prone to perpetrate these deeds of violence. But, my Brethren and friends, what shall be done for the prote~tion of our public men while the process of education is being tried? A strong hand, repressive measures, and determined purpose must be employed to seize upon and throttle

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these characters that are working such havoc among the pUblic men of this country.. Much thought has been given to this subject that is fraught with danger to public men. Why this spirit of anarchy should obtain in such a land as this; why the hand of violence should be raised against the chief ruler of so generous a country as the American Republic. It is very easily answered; The anarchist is a degenerate character, both in intellect and morals, and lie has mighty little of either. To the origin of such degeneracy little thought has been given. I do not hesitate to affirm in this presence that if investigation is mad,e into the belief of this brood of vipers that are abroad in our. land, and swarming in Europe,' you find the fact that they have no God. That they are atheists, agnostics, infidels, skeptics, and every folly that the human mind can embrace.· The wish is father to the thought that there is no God. Reaching that position the anarchist has no faith in God, and he is ready to strike down everything among men that represents the idea of a Divine Ruler. And this same spirit is of such a character that it would assault the throne of Jehovah, if it could, with the hope of discrowning God. We are here to-day to mourn for a Brother beloved. Brother William McKinley, the soldier, the patriot, the statesman, the Mason, the Christian, has fallen. No higher tribute can be paid to his memory than to say that he reached the maximum of -Christian manhood and moral excellence. Homer styled Agamemnon "the King of men," but he was King. only of the long-haired Greeks. Our Presidents, though un· crowned, are Kings. and as such rule not the Greek, but the free American patriot, and rule them with such wisdom and fidelity that they win the hearts and hold the affections of our ,people. This is the true sovereignty. Our Kings are uncrowned men, but Kings, nevertheless, and the people, while living, honor them for their patriotic rule,and when dead,' come, as we have come to-day, by the thousands, and lay our tributes ·of respect upon the bier of the departed. .

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I would that the scene of this' hour could be !lut by the hand ·of the artist upon canvas, that it might be handed down as a symbolic eXhibition' of the tribute of the ~ffection, the respect, and the devotion of the people to the name and the memory of our departed Brother. The emblems of mourning that meet the eye about the city bebpeak the fact that the President lived in the affections, and iR hon-

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ored by the respect of the people, without reference to political affil~Â ities or social life. A touching thing arrested my attention in passing along a quiet street since the death of our President. A humble home, a little :o~ace that could not afford a great display as witnessed elsewhâ&#x201A;Źre, but in a window grouped together as if by childhood's fingers, were two little flags, with crape binding. them together, an exp-ression of childish simplicity, prompted by the love of childhood, whHe poverty could do nothing 'more to honor the great citizen who has passed away. There was hung up this little tribute to his memory. Having kept my ear in the direction of the swelling currents of sympathy and varied expressions on the part of the public since that fatal shot, I have not heard the faintest E-xpression from any living man in depreciation of the moral worth and personal excellence of our Brother, William McKinley. It may be said of him, as was said by a distinguished scholar of the past, ~hose name I will not mention here, "God made that man." What God did in the architecture of the personal life of Brother McKinley, he developed and enlarged himself until he reached the crowning point of success, and of his worth. Brother McKinley was a devoted Mason. And just a word here to the general public: It may not be known that many, indeed the great majority of the prominent men of to-day, as well as in the passing years, have honored themselves by becoming members of this great fraternity. It is a pleasure to state, not with a view to exalt Masonry, that there have been such men as George \Vashington and a long line of illustrious successors, including President McKinley, who have deemed it a privllege to kneel at the altar of the Craft and assume its sacred obligations. 1 want to submit this to those who do not belong to our Brotherhood, that an institution that can point to the names of George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Ben Franklin, Henry Clay, James K. Polk, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Chester Arthur, Vice-President HObart, James A. Garfield, and William McKinley, having their hands upon and controlling the machinery of our Government, it is not possible that there could be any danger apprehended from a peace-loving and God-honoring fraternity, like the Masonic brotherhood. Another view of the personal life of our beloved and honored President: The noblest crown in this life worn by a human being is that awarded to Christian manhood. I am in no sense a bigoted religious partisan, not even a sectarian; but I never hesitate ill the presence of men or devils to affirm .that the loftiest moral eminence ever attained by any man on earth was that filled by Washington, honored by Gladstone, and ,glorified by McKinley. Coming down to

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the last hour, what a lesson is taught the American thinker by the expression of -him who, when the death damps were gathering on his brow, and the pulse beat was feeble and growing feebler still, said, "It is God's way; His wlll, not ours, be done," and then, with the last utterance to faintly whisper, "Good-bye to all, good-byeNearer, my God, nearer to Thee." Then, standing on the outer limit of mortality, with his eyes dimming in death, with his affection clinging to the precious c~arge of happy years, yet with his vision sweeping across the dark stream that lay between him and the pathway to glory: that leadsÂˇ up to the jeweled portals of the BeauUful City, he whispered again, "Nearer, my God, nearer to Thee." To nIl people who hear. me to-day, let me say that the religion of William, McKinley, and the noble army like him in the past, has exalted and almost glorified our humanity. Linked together, as with a sacred nexus, his religion, his Masonry, his patriotism, and his domestic love for home and wife, Brother McKinley stands before us, a man worthy of a Nation's appreciation, to challenge its tears and to evoke its sorrow. The tragic end has been reached. Our President is dead; and, while we are here in this vast concourse paying tribute to his name, over yonder in Canton, Ohio, there is a scene transpiring that is producing not only tears of sympathy, but might awaken sadness among the angels. I can think of it with but ill-repressed emotion, for my thought will go, in spite of all tokens of grief around me, to ,that sad chamher where a Nation'S' widow, crushed, failing, perhaps dying, reaches out for that hand that had supported her through all the years of her enfeebled life-she feels like one in some terrible wreck of which she is a part, unable to extricate herself. Looking upon the desolation that has been wrought, who will help her? Oh, my fellow countrymen, if there is a heart throb among men to-day, more deep than another, let it be for the widow of this Nation, the stricken wife of our departed Brother, William McKinley. Thus we close our memorial tribute to the departed, and remit his worth and name to the safekeeping of history and the tender affection of all true Americans~ for whom he stood as a noble typE' and rellresentative. While his monument exists in the hearts of his c;untrymen, sacredly preserved, let Patriotism rear one to mark the quiet resting place of our honore~ dead. Let it be of "finestParian marble," like that which perpetuates the name and fidelity of the "Builder," the "Widow's Son" of the Ancient Craft. Let it be solid, like the character of the sleeper, in his own Ganton home. Let it be polished and bright, like his virtues. Let it be

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high; to catch the first kiss of the morning sun, prophecy of his undimmed fame and immortal future. and hold the last lingering beam of departing day. From its sun-crowned apex let tb,e "Flag of the fl'ee hearts' only home. "'hose hues were born in heaven,"

fly, no longer at "half mast," but high in the heavens, fluttering in every breeze. while the Nation joins in ohe loud acclaim: "Forever float, that standard sheet Where breathes a foe, but falls before us, With Freedom's soil beneath our feet, And Freedom's banner streaming- o'er us."

On its solid base let there be inscribed the simz>le, name: "McKINLEY." Above it place the magic' word, "CONSTITUTION," resting on it an open BIBLE. In letters of light, symbolizing faith in our Country's future, inscribe the legend, made prophetic by the utterance of another martyred President, "GOD REIGNS. THE COUNTRY LIVES."

In conclusion, I thank you for your presence to-day, and for the privilege accorded me, of joining with -you in doing honor to the 'name, character and worth of our departed Brother. This gathering is 'only' one of many of like character being held' in every part of this broad land. They, like ourselves, have assembled with a common purpose to pay tribute to the "Honored Dead" of the whole people. I thank you, my Brethren, for the privilege of representing , you on this solemn occasion.

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'1'0 the 11Jost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Miss01tri, A. F. & A. M.:

I herewith submit my Annual Report on Correspondence:

A LA SA M A-1900. EIGHTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Montgomery City on the 4th day of December, and was in session two days. M. W. Bro. B. D. Williams was Grand Master, and H. Clay Armstrong, Grand Secretary. A full corps of Grand Officers appeared at the opening, with representatives from 321 Lodges. There are on the roll, 386 Lodges, with a membership of. 12,110. Five Past Grand Masters were in attendance, with, Representatives of thirty-five Grand Lodges, Brother H. G. Ernest appearing for Missouri. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Williams covered nineteen pages. The exordium was quite lengthy, and of an elevating tone. He said "nothing has occurred to disturb the almost universal tranquility that marks the intercourse of our Grand Jurisdiction with our Sister Grand Lodges." He recorded the death of a Past Junior Grand WarÂˇ den. Brother Benjamin F. Pope. A long list of the fraternal dead of other Grand Jurisdictions was furnished. G. TJ. Ap.-l,

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The largest number of official rulings was presented I have ever found in an Address of a Grand Master, only SIXTY being reported. Perhaps it was not a good year for. decisions in Alabama. These rulings were referred by the Committee on Address to the "Committee on Jurisprudence." Failing to llnd the appointment of such committee, it is not ~tI'ange that no report was rendered on the aforesaid decisions of Grand Master Williams. I suppose they will keep until passed upon in future. It is but just to the Grand Lodge of Alabama to hold my views in abeyance as to the merits of the foregoing rulings until they are affirmed or rejected. Grand Ma~ter Williams had created nine Lodges Under Dispensation. The Grand Lodge chartered four of these, and relegated the others to an additional year of probation. MASONIC HOM!';.

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Our Alabama brethren are moving along the line of establishing a Masonic Home. The Grand Master treated this subject at some length, and said, "Brethren, we are lagging behind in this great, this monumental charity." Some five thousand dollars had been collected, but the lack of an additional five thousand, required to j~stify the commencement of the enterprise, had caused delay. A Committee of Five Past Grand Masters was created and required to consider and report the most feasible method of establishing and maintaining a Masonic Home. The general business of the session was disposed of with easy' facility and evident satisfaction. The report of Grand Secretary H. Clay Armstrong, and that of the Grand Tre~surer, Brother Dingley, showed a balance of some ten thousand dollars on hand. The income for the year amounted to $7,753. The record says that a handsome jeweled watch was presented to the retiring Grand Master, M. W. Bro. B. D. Williams, as a testimonial from the Grand Lodge of its high regard for his official services. The record was read and Grand Lodge closed in Al\lPl.E FORJ\1:. The same was signed "H. Clay Armstrong, Grand Secretary." This was the last public act. of this noble Southern gentleman. Mason and Christian. The following note, taken from the Pro-

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ceedings, tells the sad story of a loss sustained by the Fraternity and the State of Alabama:

NOTE. - Before the Proceedings were printed, M. W. Bro. H. CLAY ARMSTRONG was called from labor on Earth to refreshment Above. .

How much is contained in these-few lines, announcing the departure from earth of M. W. Bro. Armstrong. It is a cherighed pleasure, lingering with me as a sweet memory, that I met and enjoyed the acquaintance of the distinguished Brother who was called from labor in the prime of manhood. The correspondence between us, as Grand Lodge Officials, is a part of the brief history resulting from our association commencing in 1884. I prized Brother Armstrong above expression. He was an ideal man. There may be others who equal him whom I have not known, but his superior I have not found. CORI{ESPONDRNCE. The review of fifty -Grand Lodge Proceedings was made by Brother William Y. Titcomb, Chairman. The work embraces 185 pages. But this is not all it embraces. I would pronounce it, without extravagance, a thorough review. He gave ample attention to all Journals reviewed, and did full justice to the many and' varied subjects considered. More than four pages were devoted to our Missouri Journal of 1899, and a very satisfactory synopsis of our doings was furnished his readers. He was commendatory of our Grand Master Allen's official rulings, 'saying that "his views on the subject of physical qualificati路ons coincide with tnose of Alabama." The "views" aforesaid were but the utterances of our Law, which has been denominated the "cripple" law. I am quite liberal in my views, as is well known, as to the law governing "physical qualifications" of candidates, and occupy ground far removed from the extreme posit~on of some as to the fitness of mat.erial for the mystic temple. But save me from the "cripple" law of Missouri, where men with artificial limbs are admitted, and who conform to our ceremonies by proxy. Brother Titcomb seemed alarmed at the idea of Grand Master Allen, who proposed to appoint women on the Home Visiting

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Committee, and said, "Women on a committee of Grand Lodge?" No, my Brother, not yet. Except on the "cripple" law, Missouri Masons have the record of being safely conservative. Hence Grand Lodge Committees are not composed of women, even in part, because they are not Masons, and can not be known to the Grand Lodge. The recommendation of Grand Master Allen was not adopted. It is enough for this writer to say that, while 路a ladies' man, he draws the line at the point路 where they would be called to manage affairs pec{lliarly Masonic. . The Oration of .our Rev. Brother W. W. Boyd, D. D., was defined as being "short, pithy, eloquent," and a good-sized slice was excerpted therefrom for the benefit of his readers. Brother Titcomb said we acted wisely in postponing recognition. of the Gran Dieta, or Mexican Masonry. I will say at this point that at our last session the subject was indefinitely shelved. Missouri does not propose to embrace "Confusion worse confounded." A very graceful, and equally appreciated compliment was paid by Brother Titcomb to my review of 18S9 on Correspondence, for

which most fraternal acknowledgments are herewith accorded him. Yes, Brother Titcomb, "Brother Vincil is a Bible reader," and has been from his youth up. It was the "man of his counsel," when, in lonely orphanage, he breasted the cold currents of life, without any friends but God and the Bible. All he is in life here or may be in the life to come he owes to God, the Bible, and his Religion. It has been his study, and furnished the themes of his public discussions for forty years.. Masonry without it and the God it reveals is a mockery and a delusion. I commend the very excellent report of Brother Titcomb, and announce, with much satisfaction, that he is still in charge of the department so "'ell represented for a few years past. Rus~l<;LT. M. CUNNIKGHAM, Ensley, Grand Master. GEOHGE A. BEAUCHAMP, Montgomery, Grand Secretary.

ARIZONA-1900. The Nineteenth Session opened in Masonic Hall in the city of Phcenix, on the 13th day of November, 1900, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Nichols, Grand Master. A full complement of Grand Officers was present, including-, of course, tlie valuable Grand

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Secretary, Brother George J. Roskruge. This Grand Lodge has on its roll fifteen Chartâ&#x201A;Źred Lodges, eleven being represented. Eight Past Grand Masters were in attendance, with Representatives of twenty Grand Lodges, Missouri being in the number, Brother James S. Cromb answering to his name as such. The membership of Arizona Grand Lodge foots up 828. This indicates a gain of 88. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Nichols submitted a brief Address, announcing that "The Masonic year now closing has been a very prosperous one," the increase of members and good financial condition being offered in evidence of his statement. Quite a large portion of the Address was occupied with an account of an invasion of Jurisdiction by an institution known as the "Gran Dieta Symbolica," which had transferred "Ermilo G. Canton" Lodge from Mexican soil across the line into Arizona territory. Said Lodge conferred its so-called degrees upon material under the jurisdiction of "Nogales" Lodge, No. 11, which is in obedience to the Grand Lodge of Arizona. It seems that the Jurisdictions of Arizona and the "Gran Dieta" of Mexico are in very close relations to each other, the former having recognized the Dieta as a legitimate Jurisdiction. A fellow feeling sometimes makes us wondrous kind. Hence it turns out that the "Dieta" invasion is to be condoned and the record shows "that the matter is in a fair way of an amicable adjustment." The" hope was expressed that "they might close the entire matter, thereby restoring perfect harmony between our neighbor, the 'Gran Dieta Symbolica,' and our own Grand Lodge." Two new Lodges had been created' Under Dispensation, one of which received a charter during the session.' Foreign relations were reported as most satisfactory and harmonious. The Grand Lodge of Western Australia is the latest candidate for recognition -as a sovereign Grand Jurisdiction, and was duly welcomed into the family of Grand Lodges of the world. Fraternal relations were provided for anel Representatives will be exchanged. The administration of :the Grand Master was cordially approved and received the hearty indorsement of the Brethren. GRAND SECRETARY.

R. W. Bro. Roskruge was properly rewarded by the Grand Lodge and his salary increased just double what he had formerly received as Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge said that hig services were so valuable as to justify such increase. His report showed the same.

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business ability that has characterized his work for years. The financial condition was shown to be very satisfactory, the income amounting to $1,300 and the cash balance on hand was about four thousand dollars. The Grand Secretary had collected over t\VO hundred dollars and forwarded same to the sufferers in Galveston, Texas. The action of the Grand Master in sending $150, for the same purpose, was fully commended by a committee and approved by the Grand Lodge. A long and .interesting report was made touching the Washington Grand Lodge and its quasi repeal of former deliverances. The Grand Lodge of Arizona said: "When the路 Grand Lodge of Washington shall have repealed or properly modified the tenth declaration. she will have resumed- her orderly condition as a happy constituent of the venerable family of Grand Lodges." Until that is done, which will never be accomplished, our Arizona Brethren deem it "inadvisable that this Gra'nd Lodge take any official notice of. the late acts o{ our Sister Grand Lodge of Washington concerning the subject of negro Masonry." From this deliverance our Washington Brethren will not meet with a very fraternal appreciation from the aforesaid Grand Lodge. ORATION. The Grand Orator, Brother Charles D. Belden, delivered quite <l lengthy address "The Ultimate of Freemasonry." '1'he drift of thought seemed to be' in the direction of the "Millenium." The Proceedings contain an account of the Corner Stone laying of, the "Carnegie Free Library Building" in the city of Tucson.

GEORGE MONTAGUE, Nogales, Q-rand Master. GEORGE J. ROSKRUGE, Tucson, Grand Secretary.

ARKANSAS-1900. The Sixtieth Annual Communication convened in the Masonic Hall, Little Rock, November 20th, 1900. There were present R. W. Bro. Harry H. Myers, Acting Grand Master; R. W. Bro. Fay Hempstead, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. There were in attendance during the session representatives of 361 Lodges, 84 not being represented. The Acting Grand Master noted with sorrow the sad and afflicting loss to the Grand Lodge and the Fraternity of Arkansas, caused by the death of their Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Robert Maxwell Smith, who, with his wife and four children, went down

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in the terrible storm and swirl of waters that desolated the fair city of Galveston, Texas, on the fateful eighth day of September, 1900. The Journal of Proceedings contains a full and elaborate account of a Memorial Service, held at Hot Springs, Ark., on the 7th day of October, in honor of the loved and lost. The occasion was under the direction of Brother Harry H. Myers, Acting Grand Master. A vast concourse of Masons and citizens assembled in the Opera House to do honor to the departed. ' The record .says that the "Procession was composed- of hundreds of Master Masons and Knights." The memorial services were held in "the city of the residence" of Brother Smith. He was serving his second term as Grand Master of Masons in Arkansas when swept away by the devastating floods that submerged a city, causing the loss of some five thousand lives in a night. He ha~ gone there with his family on a visit of pleasure and recreation. The memorial addresses were tender, touching and appropriate, being delivered by a number of the ablest and most representative Masons of that Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Secretary said: "All felt that the services had been most beautiful and impressive, and were a fitting tribute to the memory of the beloved Brother in whose honor they were held." The last session of the Grand Lodge was held in 1898, biennial sessions having been adopted. Since that meeting four Past Grand Masters had been called from labor. Most Worshipful Bros. Samuel \V. Williams, J. H. Van Hoose, John J. Sumpter, and W. H. Gee. Brothers Van Hoose and Sumpter were my personal friends. long known and fondly loved for their worth and noble deeds. Truly our Arkansas Brethren have felt the heavy stroke of bereavement in the loss of these, and their Grand Master. During the time of his services Brother Myers, Acting Grand Master, issued an appeal to the Masons of his Jurisdiction in behalf of the stricken city of Galveston. Nearly one thousand dollars had been contributed by the Fraternity in response to the call. The Grand Lodge was congratulated "that the Craft in Arkansas .continues to thrive, growing in strength and greater achievements every year. Peace abides among us. No contentions exist, but brotherly love prevails." This announcement by the Grand Master must have been most gratifying to the Brethren. A few official rulings were reported, of local bearin'g, and approved by the Committee on "Law and Usage." Special dispensations had been granted to meet emergencies, "to hold meetings for work and to work the degrees outside of the stipulated time to do the same." "Prerogative." The Grand Master stated "that the affairs of the Temple debt were never

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in as good condition as now." . Rents had increased and five thousand dollars had been paid on the bonded indebtedness of the Temple, while the "outlool{ is replete with much to encourage us." This announcement gave joy to the Craft in Arkansas. and will be received with great satisfaction by the Masons of the country generally, as that Grand Jurisdiction has 'been fearfully burdened in past yea~s. The Address of Acting Grand Master Myers was brief, but bore the stamp of a business' officer. GRAND SECRETAHY.

R. W. Bro. Fay Hempstead, Grand Secretary, presented an extended general report, which was of interest to the local Fraternity, followed by a fiscal exhibit which covered two years, and the list of contributors to the Galveston Relief Fund. A touching incident is recorded in connection with a letter received from the venerable George A. Dannelly, Past Grand Master, who was detained at home by illness. An offering was made by the Brethren, amounting to over fifty dollars, and sent to this' beloved Brother. More than twenty-five years ago I spent some time, with this able servant of God and representative of Masonry in a sister city. where we exemplified the work and 'principles of Masonry in one of the Lodges. I have not met him since, and may not, until the jeweled gates of the Celestial Temple shall open to us. I cherish the memory of my good Brother Dannelly. During the session memorial services were held in honor of the five distinguished members already mentioned, who had fallen. The record says that, "Eloquent and feeling addresses as to these beloved Brethren were made." The Committee on Memorials presented an elaborate report in connection with the memorial service. when M. W. Brothers Smith, Van Hoose, Sumpter, Gee and Williams were lovingly remembered. ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother W. R. Chestnut. delivered an Oration for whfch he received the usual vote of thanks. It covered nine pages of the Proceedings. A two-paged report on Correspondence was furnished by Brother -Frank Hill, Chairman of the Committee. The report contained a recommendation for the recognition of the ."newly established Grand Lodge of Porto Rico." This writer is behind the times, and is without information as to the formation of such Grand Lodge. The Committee said that the Grand Lodge

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of Washington had modified its action in regard to "Negro Masonry."路 Therefore it was recommended that "fraternal relations be re-established with the Grand Lodge of Washington." This was adopted. A question was propounded by a member as follows: "What shall be done with members of Lodges who engage in the sale of intoxicating liquors?" This question w::n> referred to the Committee on "Masonic Law and Usage," of which my highly esteemed friend and Most Worshipful Brother, George Thornburgh, was Chairman. The report of the committee was not disappointing to me, as I know the chairman to be a "good man and true," who holds "no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness~" The action of the Grand Lodge in past years was "reaffirmed." The deliverance made by the committee and adopted by the Grand Lodge ga~e no uncertain sound. It interdicts the making of a Mason of anyone "who is engaged in the sale of intoxicating liquors." Our Arkansas Brethren, like Missouri Masons, have put up the fence and none of the liquor fraternity need..-apply. The second feature of the law requires' "that all subordinate Lodges within this Grand Jurisdiction be required to drop frolll their rolls every memger who is in any way engaged in the sale of intoxicating liquors." This is equivalent. to our Missouri requirement, which . says, "quit the business or quit Masonry." The record contains the minutes of an "Emergent Communication," held on the 27th of November, 1900, when the Grand Lodge laid the corner stone of the State capitol building. The "Capitol Commission" subsequently sent "individual and collective thanks" to the Grand Lodge for the service rendered. HARRY H. MYERS, Little Rock, Grand Master. FAY HEMPSTEAD, Little Rock. Grand Secretary.

BRITISH .COLUMBIA-1900. The Twenty-ninth Annual Communication was held in the city of Vancouver, 'June 21st. M. W. Bro. R. E. Walker was Grand Master. While it is supposed there was a Grand Secretary present, from the record furnished, the name of that official does not appear in the list. There were present four Past Grand Masters and representatlves of twenty-seven Chartered Lodges and four Lodges U. D. The record says, "Total on our rolls of all Lodges, 1,889 members."

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The Grand Master .said in opening: "1 extend to you a cordial welcome and hearty greeting." His exordium' was followed by the announcement that one of their past Grand Masters, M. W. Bro. Fred Williams,. a pioneer Mason of that Jurisdiction, and who helped to form the Grand Lodge, had passed from the labors of earth to the' destinies of the Future. He also recorded the death of Brother H. McDermott, District Deputy Grand Master, and Brother Benjamin Douglas, Past Grand Treasurer, who had likewise been called from labor. The Grand Master announced that relations with foreign Grand Lodges continued to be of a most pleasant character. He IPade brief reference to the question of negro Masonry, as forced upon the attention of the Masonic world by the Grand Lodge of Washington. He offered a gratuitous remark concerning Masons of the United States, as follows: "1 can not help feeling that the color line has so far warped the better judgment of members of the Fraternity in some of the Grand Jurisdictions of the American Republic as to make them unable,' under any circumstances, or condition~, to view a man of African descent as a Brother." Representing the judgment and sentiments of hundreds of thousands of the Fraternity in this "Republic," 1 would say to the Grand Master of British Columbia, that when we find men of "African descent" who have been regularly made Masons in a legitimate Lodge of such, the color line will not be in the way of their recognition. If the expression used by Brother Walker, as quoted above, is intended. to apologize for the conduct of our B~ethren of the Grand Lodge of Washington, he is at perfect liberty to recognize the man and "Broth.er of African descent" as a proper person to affiliate in his own Jurisdiction, but such material would not be recognized by the Lodges of the United States, in view of the clanrlestine character of their making. Grand Master Walker expressed his approbation of the representative system as existing and practised among the Grand Lodges of this country. Speaking of the condition of the Craft in his Jurisdiction, he said: "The pas~ year has been one of universal prosperity in the-craft, and the Fraternity has increased both in numbers and influence." He furnished a list of official visits made, showing that he had gone about among the Craft laboring for the advancement of the Fraternity. Eight official rulings were reported, and these met the .approval of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, with one exception. That exception embodied the state-

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ment that an applicant for membership may be received at a special or emergent meeting. He ruled that in conferring the Entered Apprentice Degree that more than one candidate may have the Degree conferred upon him at the same time. This ruling seems to have been approved by the committee. It is foreign to our custom in the United States. He also decided that in case of election of officers when a tie resulted. that the W. M. had a right to give the casting vote. That was approved. According to par. liamentary usage, as practiced among us in this country, the Master had no such right, as it is supposed that he had cast a ballot when the election took place. Four new' Lodges were created by the Grand Master during his official term; whether these received Charters at the hands of the Grand Lodge I am unable to say. He reported the fact that funds had been raised for the. purpose of placing a memorial window in' "Holy Trinity Cathedral" asa tribute to their late Grand Chaplain, who was for many years a prominent and valuable member of the Grand Lodge. This window had been duly placed in the position designed, and the Grand Lodge made a donation of fifty dollars toward paying for the same. Grand Master Walker's address~ was a sound and. practical document and met with cordial approval on the part of the committee. It was followed hy an address of the Deputy Grand Master, which also received commendation. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother W. J. Quinlan, both as to general matters and statistical details, was very complete and satisfactory. The report of the Grand Treasurer sho'ws a very healthy state of fin::mce from the figures presented. Reports from the several District Deputy Grand Masters were rendered and incorporated i~ the Journal of Proceed路 ings. Divers and sundry matters of local interest were. presented by the several committees and made part of the record. Following a cli1;tom prevalent in that Jurisdiction, on the evening of the second day the Grand Lodge formed in procession and proceeded to church, where the Grand Chaplain conducted religious service, which was followed by a. sermon and attendance upon a banquet prepared by the Lodges of the city of Vancouver. It was said in the record "That many brilliant speeches were, made during the evening, the gem being an address by M. W. Bro. John Corson Smith, P. G. M..of Illinois." The morning of the third day 'the Grand Officers were elected and installed, followed by some miscellaneous business, when the Grand Lodge was closed in Ai})PLE FORM:.

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Quite a lengthy report was furnished by the Chairman of the committee, Brother W. A. De Wolf-Smith: It covers two hundred and fifty pages of the Journal and contains an examination of the Proceedings of sixty-two Grand Lodges. The committee is a generous gleaner as well as a liberal commentator. In his exordium he said, "The negro question has become somewhat less acute." It was his opinion that fraternal intercourse between the Grand Lodge of Waslnngton and the several Grand Lodges of this country "should never have been interrupted." Our distinguished Brother of British Columbia must feel lonesome while entertainin~ such an 'opinion, as the Grand Lodges of the United States, with almost entire unanimity, hold a different view'. Even the Grand Lodge of Washington has changed its attitude on the question of negro Masonry, and from information now at hand has completely and unequivocally rescinded all its former actions without any qualification. This brings that Grand Lodge back into line and harmony with those Grand Lodges of this country that de~lared non-intercourse. Brother De W-olf-Smith expressed himself in favor of a less illiberal policy toward nonaffiliated Masons. Our Missouri Grand Lodge Proceedings for 1899 received very courteous consideration from the committee, some three pages t>eing assigned to a review of our work. He furnished a very complete synopsis of the transactions of our Grand Lodge, together with a condensed review of the, address of Grand Master Allen. Speaking of the address of our Brother, W. W. Boyd, Grand Orator, he said: "It was an excellent oration on the symbolism of Ma路sonry. It is full of beautiful thoughts and was listened to with much pleasure and profit by the Brethren." Our Brother is in error as to the am,endment to our by-laws, passed the previolis year. Commenting on the legislation of Missouri, allowing 'men to be made Masons with artificial limbs, he said: "The law passed in 1898 was repealed." It causes me much regret that such a law has not been repealed, but still stands on our statute books. The report of Brother De Wolf-Smith is all-embracing and of unusual length. It is one of th~ .most complete summaries of Grand Lodge doings' that I have found coming from a member of the Guild. The chairman of the committee is an able -reviewer, and it affords me pleasure to say that he was continue~ in charge of the Departmen t of Correspondence. HARRY H. WATSON', Vancouver, Grand Master. W. J. QurNLA1'\. Nelson, Grand Secretary.

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CALIFORNIA-1900. The Fifty-Ninth Annual Communication was held in Masonic Temple, San Francisco, commencing on the 19th of October, 1900. 1\1. W. Bro. Charles L. Patton, Grand Mastel', R. '''V. Bro. Geofge . Johnson, Grand Secretary, and a full corps of Grand Officers, ten Past Grand Master,s, and representatives of thirty-seven Grand Lodges were in attendance, with representatives of 216 Chartered Lodg€s. AJ)J)RESS.

An Address of sixteen pages 'follo,,:,ed .the opening of the session in which tbe Grand Master said, "We have the privilege of contemplating the completed work of fifty years." He further said, "This half century has, inaeed, been one of profit and benefit to the Craft and mankind. in general. We may feel pr~ud of our Fraternity and our Grand Lodge." From the Address it is learned that the preced· ing year had been one of success, peace and harmony throughout the jurisdiction. He recorded the death of Past Grand Master, M. W. Bro. John A. Tutt, the second Grand Maste-r of the Grand Lodge of California, who died at the age of eighty-five years. He was buried on the ] 9th of May at Sacramento by the Grand Lodge with due Masonic honors. The ;state of the Craft in the jurisdiction was announced as prosperous. The past year had been marked by gains in membership, as well as by progress along all lines. Net gain for the year something over ],]00, the largest ever known in the history of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master assumed that the establishment and successful operation of ,the Masonic Home had contributed to make the year eminently successful. Reference was made to the fearful disaster that had swept over the beautiful city of Galveston, Tex. Expressive of the ,Masonic sympathy of California Masons in all calamities. the Grand Master telegraphed to the Grand Master of Texas one thousand dollars to aid in the relief of the suffering. Of course, his action was approved by the Grand Lodge. Grand Master Patton announced that the Masonic Home is doing good work. and recommended that the membe'rs of the Grand Longe visit the institution during the 'session. Two Lodges had been created Under Dis,pensation by. the Grand Master, and the8e received Charters during the session. ·Orand Maston Patton reported twenty-eight decisions rendered, and these were duly considered by the Committee on Jurisprudence, and sever· ally approved. In his conclusion, the Grand Master made due

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to some of the Past Grand Masters for valuable services rendered in conducting the affairs of his high station, and declared that the Grand Secretary, Brother George Johnson, had afforded him much needed assistance. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Johnson, is an extended one, dealing in various matters inciden t .to his office, coupled with the fh~anclal exhibit. He had received during the term o~ General Fund Account, together with the per capita for the Masonic Home, a total am·ount· of nearly $50,000. The report of the Grand Secretary was highly complimented by the proper committee which expressed appreciation of the fidelity with which he had discharged his various duties.· The committee recommended, as a testimonial to Brother Johnson by his brethren, that' a likeness be painted and placed in the office of the Grand Secretary. This was approved, and the portrait duly ordered. The report of the Grand Treasurer shows an amount on hand corresponding with the 'statement of the Grand Secretary. The reports of the various Boards of Relief of the Grand Jurisdiction were submitted and published in the Proceedings, showing an ext,~n siveoutlay of money for the relief of those in need. The Committee on Masonic Home furnished an extensive report, from which it is learned that the running expenses of the institution amounted to about nine hU!1dred dollars per month, with an increased outlay in prospect. It is also stated that more room will be required in the near future for the accommodation of the brethren. The department ·for the care of \Women is almost full, and it is expected that in a short time further room will be needed for them. The committee stated that the per capita tax' for the support of the Home had been paid in full, and amounted to something over twenty-one thousand dollars. A proposition was submitted during the session to create a Visiting Committee of five members (not women). A substitute was offered, proposing that the five first officers of the Grand Lodge be appointed such Visiting Committee. Quite a length): report was submitted on the Question of physical qualifications. The committee said that heretofore more attention had lJeen paid to physical fitness of applicants than to internal qualificatioOns. The deliverance of the committee amounted to about the usual declarations of Grand Lodges' requiring the applicants to be capable of learning the art, . and physically able to conform literally to the requirements of the several Degrees. A Committee on Jurisprudence, freating the sub· ject of re-ballotting on rejected applications for the Mysteries, very wisely said, "We are of the opinion that, as a rule, t.h,e granting of dispensations to re-ballot should be discouraged." .

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It is the opinion of this committee that our Missouri law, allowing Lodges to re-ballot iIi cases of rejection, while correct in purpose, is dangerous in its operation. A party had been tried by his Lodge for very grave offenses, he being "a man of bad moral character," was found guilty on all the specifications. The accused was suspended. The Grand Lodge set aside the finding of the Subordinate Lodge, and exercised original jurisdiction in the premises, and expelled the' party from all the rights and ,privileges of Masonry. Our Brethren of California have a law against which I have long since entered, and still maintain, a protest. A member of a Lodge being suspended for non-payment. of dues finds "Jordan a hard road to travel" in securing restoration. The law requires that be pay the arrearage due at the time of suspension, together with such further dues as would have accrued against him had he retained membership. In other words, a man who is unfortunate enough to lose his membership by, non-payment of dues is held responsible for financial obligation 'to the Lodge during the time that he is 'Without membership or Masonic standing. From all such severe and unjust requirements my prayer is, "Good Lord deliver us."

It is found that the entire list of Lodges had made returns to the Grand Secretary. There are, in that jurisdiction, 267 Lodges, with two newly ehartered. These contain a inembership of 21,579, indicating a net gain of 1,137. The Grand Lodge of California had a Grand Orator who delivered an address, but the Grand Secretary says "the address was ex tern,pore, and the resolution of the Grand Lodge that it be prepared for publication in the Proceedings cannot be complied wit-h." The electiDl1 of Grand Officers occurred on the afternoon of the third day; they were subsequently installed by the retiring Grand Master, Brother Charles L. Patton. Brother Patton was presented with a jewel indicative of his rank, says the record, and he received a vote of thanks unanimously given for his faithful, worthy and efficient efforts in the discharge of his duty. The closing statement of the Grand Secretary is that including the two newly chartered Lodges, 269 Lodges are on the roll, 232 of which had been 'represented during the session. The Grand Lodge was then closed in .\~lPU:

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commSP,O?\[)E);'CE. M. W. Bro. William A. Davies, Past Grand Master and chairman of the committee, presented a report covering 138 pages. He said: "Your committee has reviewed the actions of all Grand Lodges, as reported in their Proceedings which have come to hand." How n,1an y Journals were examined does not appear from any list

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printed. A catalogue of Grand Lodge names was furnished showing "the sentiment developed by the action of the Grand Lodge o~ Washington upon the subject路 of negro Masonry." He wound up by saying: "No Grand Lodge has indorsed the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington." Not. much, Brother Davies. "Poor" Washington! Misled and very much beguiled by an untrustworthy leader. The work of Brother Davies is distinctly a review, embracing many and varied subjects. Numerous quotations appear, followed by judicious reflections. He gave our Missouri Journal of 1899 the benefit of three pages, gathering into that space all matters worthy of note. Commenting upon the' official acts of our Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Allen, Brother Davies said he "granted one dispensation to act on the petition of an aspirant who had not arrived at the age of his majority." He regarded this a "stretch of authority not warranted." So say I. Such a "stretch of authority" would be quickly rebuked by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. But I am happy to inform Brother Davies that no such disp~nsation was granted by Grand Master Allen.. If he will put on his glasses, after rub-. bing them thoroughly, he will find that Brother Allen refused permission "for a Lodge to act upon the petition of an aspirant who had not arrived at the age of his majority." See page eleven, .Grand Lpdge Proceedings, 1899. Brother Davies quoted a number of the official rulings of Grand Master Allen, as he said, "to illustrate the difference in the law of California and Missouri." I am more than sorry that such quotations are correct, and many Missouri Masons. have to hang their heads and blush that such is true. I allude to what is known as the "Cripple Law." Brother Davies was, as usual, very kind to this committee, and treated his work with marked courtesy. JAMES A. FOSHAY, Los Angeles, Grand Master. GEORGE JOHNSON, San Francisco, Grand Secretary.

CANADA-1900. The Grand Lodge of Canada held its forty-fifth annual session in the city of London, Province of Ontario, on the 18th and 19th days of July. M. W. Bro. E. 1'. Malone was present and presided, with other Grand Officers in attendance. Brother J. J. Mason was Grand Secretary. Representatives were enrolled from a large number of

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Lodges. How many the Grand Secretary did not state, nor did he inform us as to the number of Lodges in that Grand Jurisdiction. I notice in the tabular statement the highest number on the roll is 447. The Grand Master stated in his very complete Address that "the total membership of Grand Lodge is 26,195." He announced that there had been a net increase of 1,238. T.he receipts "during the year had exceeded those of any previous year." It is found from his statements that the Grand Lodge had expended in .charitable grants over $14,000, while the Lodges had disbursed for the same purpose nearly $12,000, making a grand total of almost $26,000. This is a work not surpassed by any Grand Lodge on this continent. It is true Masonic work.' The Grand Lodge was 'Yelcomed to the city of London by the Mayor and Municipal Council, and by "a deputation of Masters from the London Lodges." The Address of Grand Master Malone was. a splendid business document. Honors were paid to the fallen Brethren of that and other Jurisdictions. A new Lodge had been created, halls dedicated, corner stones laid, and official visits report~d. He said: "I was obliged to refuse nearly all applications for dispensations during the year." No wonder, when one was to wear regalia at a dance to take place upon the conclusion of games and horse racing, held .under the auspices of one of the Lodges. He did not give an "extract from a letter which I wrote in reply." Wish he had. Guess路 that Lodge will not ask for another permit to display itself soon. He had made but few official rulings that justified their presentation to the Grand Lodge. .In one instance he had forbidden "the initiation of a. man who, although possessing considerable worldly wealth, was unable to write or sign his name." In that case he verified the saying that it is not "worldly. wealth or honors" that commend men to Masonry. His condemnation of the" now too general practice of "soliciting members" by Masons was most timely and Dertinent. He mentioned the misfortunes of two "fire-swept cities"-Ottawa and Hull-where lives had been lost, thousands rendered homeless, three thousand. buildings burned, and $18,000,000 worth of property destroyed. Grand Master Malone had forwarded $2,000 to the Mayor of Ottawa for relief. This generous act of Brother Malone was approved by the Grand Lodge. He recorded the pleasing fact that the Grand Lodge of N~w York h~d forwarded a like sum for the benefit of our Canadian Brethren. Masonry is as charitable as universal. G. L. Ap -2.

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'fE~TIl\iONIAL.

A committee was appointed and charged with the duty of procuring and presenting a "suitable testimonial to M. W. Bro. E. T. Malone, Past Grand Master, in recognition of his valuable services." It is the judgment of this writer that the "testimonial" will have to be a mighty valuable one, to be a just recognition of the services of Past Grand Master Malone. His labors have been abundant, intelligent and eminently efficient during the two years of active work as Grand Master. Treating of the "Condition of Masonry" in the jurisdiction, "The Board of Public Purposes" declared "that never before in the history of Masonry in this Jurisdiction has Craft Masonry been in as flourishing a condition as at the present time." Much of this "flourishing condition" is ascribable to the retiring Grand Master. Brother E. T. Malone. A Lodge which had been created by Grand Master Malone received a charter during the session. As usual the various Deputies of Districts reported extensively. These reports were pUblished in the Proceedings and cover 219 pages of the Journal. CORRESPONDEN CI<;.

The review of sixty Grand Lodge Journals was made by M. Vol. Bro. Henry Robertson, Past Grand' Master, and covers a little over one hundred pages. The 'York is in keeping with former productions and fully up to his best standard. It is made up more largely than usual, if possible, of extracts from Grand Lodge Proceedings reviewed. Brother Robertson is a first-~lass gleaner. In his exordium he said, "There are no very striking episodes to report." RICHARD B. HUNGERFORD, London, Grand Master. JOHN J. MASON, Hamilton, Grand Secretary.

COLORADO-1900. FORTIETH ANNUAL SF;SSION

The Grand Lodge S8sRion was held in the MasoniC Temple in the city of Denver, eommencing on the 18th' day of September, 1900. The Grand Master. A. A. Burnard was present, with Ed. C. Parmelee, Grand Secretary. and other Grand Officers, and representatives from ninety-two Chartered Lodges. All of the Lodges were represented

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but two. The Journal is decorated with engravings of several dignitaries, such as the Grand Master, Past Grand Masters, and Grand Secretary, each accompanied with a biographical sketch. The picture of Brother Parmelee, Grand Secretary, strikes the observer as representative of a strong character, indicating firmness of purpose, and perseverance in the work of life. He is sixty-six years old, and has been Grand Secretary for thirty-four years. The record says that there were present representatives of numerous Grand Lodges, Brother Parmelee appearing in behalf of Missouri. All the Lodges had made returns according to the report of the Grand Secretary. There are seventeen Past Grand Masters on the roster. ADDRESS.

An Address covering nineteen pages was furnished by Grand Master Burnard in the opening portion of which he noted the death of their "faithful old Grand Tiler," Brother Thomas Linton. The report of the Committee on Necrology, presented during the session, contained a very generous and fraternal tribute to the memory of this veteran worker. It was evidently prepared by M. W. Bro. Greenleaf, P. G. M. Grand Master Burnard stated that the condition of the Lodges in the Jurisdidion was both healthy and prosperous. Two dispensations for the formation of new Lodges had been granted, Charters for which had been granted during the session, with two others under dispensation' from a previous year; thus, four new Lodges were added to the roll. VISITS.

The Grand Master had' done. an unusual amount of visiting, which required him to travel over eight thoul:';and miles, where he met with, in the courr:;e of his journeyings, some sixty Lodges. He very wisely directed his energies in behalf of Lodges that had not been favored with visits from Grand Masters. It would be greatly to the benefit of Lodges in other JuriSdictions if our Grand Officers would visit .the weak ones, and let those Lodges that are well-equipped for work, and strong in membership, take care of themselves. He was pleased to find the fires upon Masonic altars well alive, notwithstanding in some. places the halls and furniture of the lLodges were ,of inferior sort. On the subject of temperance, the Grand Master uttered words evidencing his high appreciation of one of our cardinal virtues. He said: "To hold up temperance to our initiates as one of our great cardinal virtues, and then suffer members to roll about in a condition of inebriation is to enact a farce which must, sooner or later, destroy

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all the good influence if not the life itself of the Lodges that permit it." The Committee on Jurisprudence in discussing various matters presented by the Grand Master said: "vVe are in hearty sympathy with the views expressed by the Grand Master on the question of intemperance." A few decisiollS were reported by the Grand Master, which were duly approved. PUBLIC INSTALLATIONS.

The Committee on Jurisprudence said: "In our opllllOn, public installations are not desirable, and are not beneficial to the Order.". The Address of the Grand Master was a valuable document, full of sound and practical teachings. The committee reporting thereon desir~d to place on record the full appreciation of the Grand Lodge due the retiring Grand Master for his zeal in the cause of Masonry. He had devoted his entire time, during the term, to the duties of the office at great personal expense and labor. The reports of the Grand Treasu~er and Grand Secretary showed a cash balance on hand of so'mething over $9,000. The report of Brother Parmelee was a valuable one. full of statistical details. . ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother Herschel M. Hogg, delivered a chaste and attractive oration covering seven pages. The subject was "Freemasonry." Brother Wm. D. Todd presented the Grand Lodge with a full set of Proceedings of the Grand Lodge handsomely bound, with the proviso that the set should be kept full.and complete, and should be for the use of.. the Grand Master. He also presented the Grand Lodge with a lambskin apron worn by Grand Master Burnard at thE: Washington Centennial. The Committee on Washington Centennial exercises at Mt. Vernon. presented an elaborate report. ARM Y LODGES.

The Grand Lodge, by adopting a report, declared its opinion against the issuance of dispensations for Army Lodges. A

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the request of Brother Woodbury granted that it be placed in the custody of the Grand Secretary, and carefully preserved; so that at the Washington Memorial exercises in 1999 it may be carried by the then Grand Master of Colorado. Fraternal greetings were exchanged during the session between the Grand Lodges of Montana and Colorado. The Grand Lodge closed in AMPLE FOR;\f on the afternoon of the Second Day of the session. CORRESPONDEN CEo

M. W. Bro. Lawrence N. Greenleaf, Committoo, devoted one hun路 dred and seventy pages to the work of reviewing fifty-five Grand Lodge Proc:eedings. The work is quite attractive because of th('; topography of the major portion of his review, as well as the sub路 jectmatter. He made extracts from the Proceedings examined to a fair degree, but his comments were of special interest. The work throughout may be pronounced ali-embracing, and brings into view the general doings of sister Grand Lod'ges, being a complete summary. Brother Greenleaf believes that compulsory legislation will prove fruitless as to driving non-affiliates into Lodge membership.' It is the opinion of this writer tha~ voluntary and continued nonaffiliation cannot be broken up by legislation. I think the question pertinent, "What good would follow membership in Lodges brought about by coercion?" Moral suasion must win, or the recusant ones will have to remain out of the f,old. Our Proceedings of 1899 were fully noted, and a general statement of our transactions embraced in the report. Commenting on the nineteen decisions rendered by Grand Master Allen. and which were approved by the Grand Lodge, touching physical qualifications, Brother Greenleaf said that "such legislation is in direct conflict with the traditions, teachings, landmarks and symbols of the Fraternity." To which I utter, from deep conviction, "All this I steadfastly believe." He declares that hy the action of the Grand Lodge of Missonri, the old charges are being scattered t,o the wind as chaff, and will not probably be preserved by us, except as antiquated relics of no authority. Howridict{lous Missouri Masonry must appear in the eyes of the intelligent Masonic World. Brother Greenleaf correctly represents the result of our radical legislation when a man can strap on an artificial substitute, and is all right, but his neighbor who is not so fortunate as'to possess "artificial appliances" cannot be admitted. He may well ask the question, "Can absurdity go farther?" Brother Greenleaf commended the oration delivered at our session in Kansas City, and styled it a "very able and instructive Address."

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I regret to inform my Colorado contemporary that the Brother who delivered that "able and instructive address," from some peculiar fancy and idiosyncrasy, became dissatisfied with Masonry, that he had glorified, and incontinently withdrew from the Fraternity. Brother Greenleaf presented a concise view of matters of general interest in his conclusion. Some of these things that he noted, he thinks will make or mar the beauty and symmetry of our symbolical edifice. One was the proposition to establish a Supreme or Sovereign Grand Lodge. Another point was a disposition .on the part of Grand Lodges to elect an Grand Lodge Officers. Brother Greenleaf thinl{s that Grand Masters, as a rule, make judicious and wise selections of all .officers that are now usually appointed. He says respecting Mexican Masonry, that it is "Still in a confusing conditio~. The Gran Dieta seems to have parted with the last vestige of its authority as a central or supreme governing body, and exists merely as a consulting and advisory adjunct to the other Grand Lodges of the Repuhlic."

The 'review of Brother Greenleaf is in keeping with bis well Imown conservative and capable labors of the past. JOSEPH \V. MTLSOJlf, Canon City, Grand Master. ED. C. PARiVlBLEE, Denver, Grand Sec. L. N. GREENLEAF, Denver; Com. on Cor.

CONNECTICUT-1900. The One Hundred and Thirteenth Annual Communication was held at Masonic Hall in the city of New Haven, commencing on the 16th of January. There were present M. W. Bro. John O. Rowland, Grand Master; Brother John H. Barlow, Grand Secretary, and Past Grand Master, and other Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers and represeQtatives from 109 of the 110 Lodges of the Jurisdiction. The membership was reported at 17,397. The record shows a decrease of 49. The Grand Secretary said: "The returns from the Lodges present a most unusual state of affairs." The Lodges generally hall been quite prosperous and more work done than in any previous year, yet the number of members and receipts for dues had fallen off sensibly, being less than the .previous year. A

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from a house once occupied by General Daniel B. Brinsmade, who was at one time Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. The house was erected one hundred and forty-one years before. Another portion of the gavel was taken from a house built one hundred and thirtyone years prior to the session. This house was historic from the fact that General Lafayette had been a guest there in 1777 and afterward in 1824. Brother Clark'received a very warm expression of appreciation from the Grand Lodge.

M. \V. Bro. Rowland furnished an Address embracing twenty-two pages, containing mention of "Our Fraternal Dead," "Dispensations," "Masonic Home," and many locat matters. The roll was called and M. W. Bro. Clark Buckingham, Past Grand Master, failed to respond. The Grand Master said, "He is not; for God tooK him." Brother Buckingham was Grand Master in 1890. Brother Arthur B. Calef, Past Grand Junior Warden in 1863, had likewise passed to his reward. The tributes to these departed worthies were tender and loving, both by Grand Master. Rowland and the Memorial Committee. The Grand Master announced that he had "not been called upon to make what might be called a Mr.sonic decision." Some minor and uriimportant questions had been presented, requir-. ing no official mandates or rulings. This is a happy condition, and speaks well for the Craft in that Jurisdiction. l\1ASOl'llC HOJ\1E.

The Grand Master declared himself to have been from the beginning, one of th~ ardent supporters of. the noble charity now engaging the attention of Connecticut Masons. H'e added his testimony "as to the grand results which are being accomplished by the Brethren through the Masonic Home." It is an institution of which our Connecticut Brethren may well feel proud, and rejoice in its blessed work. As showing the interest felt by the Grand Lodge in their ".Home of Love," the following was adopted: "Resolvecl, That there be required to be paid to the Grand Lodge from each Lodge in this' Jurisdiction the sum of one dollar for each member upon .its roll of membership." FINAXCIAL.

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twenty thousand dollars. The report of Brother Barlow, Grand Secretary, embodied a general statement ot business incident to his oftice. He had declined to accept a commission from the Grand Orient of Belgium, as its Representative near the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, because said "Orient" is "in Fraternal recognition and correspondence with the Grand Orient of France." He recommended , that the recognition heretofore a.ccorded the Belgium body be rescinded. His recommendation was adopted and recognition was withdrawn. Well done, ye Brethren of Connecticut. CORRESPONDENCE.

The review of forty-six American and nineteen foreign .Turisdictions-sixty-five in all-was made by the able and, erudite committee, M. W. Bro. John H. Barlow, Grand Secretary. It is quitÂŁ, extended and very fuB, being an excellent compendium of affairs in the jurisdictions mentioned. It covers 194 pages. The review is liberally supplied with clippings, and equally well furnished with timely reflections. Our Missouri Froceedings of 1900 received extended notice, six pages being awarded us. The address of Our Grand Master, Briggs, received courteous attention. His ruling against Lodges, as SUCh, turning out on "the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday," was commented upon by Brother Barlow. He does not think '''any landmarks are violated when the Brethren attend divine service o.n Sunday." While this may be true, the ruling of Brother Briggs rested on a law of our Grand Lodge, which forbids Lodges to appear "in public on Sunday for any purpose except to perform. funeral services." Aside from such prohibition by the Grand Lodg-e, I fail to see the lleed or the good of our Lodges parading before the public dressed up in their very distinctive garb, making a show and display of themselves. It looks too much like advertising Freemasonry. I am a church-goer, as well asa member, and have been from my early boyhood, but I, would feel uncomfortable to appear in the sanctuary on Sunday in my Masonic clothing, except funeral services required it. The appea,rance of Masons in a house of 'worship on Sunday at ordinary services would attract attention of the curious and divert the minds of the devotional. Brother Barlow thinks that our departure from a sound andconservative view of the landmarks in' making Masons by "artificial appliances," such as with wooden hand and legs, is a much more grave violation of established usage than going to 'church on Sun-

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day in a Masonic cha:ractel路. I quite agree with him on this point, but one folly does not jusFify another. Brother Barlow gave our Grand Orator a good send-off by excerpting freely from his address, and called it "a splendid oration." A very warm and cordial expression of indorsement of my Re.port on Correspondence is found in the review, and an appropriation of my tender sympathy in his great loss. Suffering and sympathy draw us Masons very close to each other. In his comments upon my treatment of "Masons engaged in the liquor traffic" he was pleased to say: "We have an unwritten law in Connecticut, which applies to such persons; it is known as the "black ball." Yes, we have the same law in Missouri, and had for more than sixty years prior to our legislation against the. saloon keeper and liquor seller. What was the result? That "black ball" law was not observed with any degree of satisfaction and hundreds of the liquor selling fraternity were admitted into an institution called "a beautiful system of morals." We had the "system," but where were the "morals?" We had the "black ball," but where was the purity of the institution? Desperate evils require desperate remedies. We found the evils so contaminating and corrupti.ng that the only remedy \vas the knife. We applied it. The more than two hundred liquor sellers found in our Lodges in 1887 were presented the option of "quit路 ting their business or of quitting Masonry." The "quitting" time had arrived and they quit; and fearing that the "unwritten law" mentioned by Brother Barlow, the "black ball," might not prove effective in preventing a recurrence of the evil in our Lodges. we enacted a law that made the "black ball" law- so potent that no liquor seller "need apply." As a consequence our Missouri Masonry has been improving in. moral tone and character for twenty years, and in numbers. There has never been such an influx of material of the best type in all communities. Missouri Masons are proud of two things, resulting from our position taken in 1882: First. Masonry has been made decent. Second, the Masonic Home was born of the new life infused among the Craft following the high ground assu~ed by our vigorous legislation. To reach so desirable an atti路 tude, required years of educational effort on the part of some who now rejoice in the fruition of their labors. I am proud to be num路 bered among the list of honored contestants for purity and morality. MAKING MASONS AT SIGHT.

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Master would be "simply a presiding officer." . The contention that the Grand Master "is during recess the Grand Lodge," clearly assumes that Grand Masters are a "law unto themselves" and not subject to written constitutions or Grand Lodge regulations. Is not this pretty strong doctrine for an American citizen? How far removed is it from the "divine right of Kings?" This prerogative business came from a country where the "King could do no wrong." As related to "Brothel' Jonathan," I protest, because a believe!:" in the concessions wrung from old King John, who reluctantly signed "Magna Charta." The people in this "land of the free" have something to say about the laws, and do not recognize the supremacy of the law-makers. Masons recognize the Grand Master as ·an executive officer, and claim (in Missouri, at least), that he is under law ·and to be governed by law, like others. He is by our law invested with certain well-defined powers, and is expected to conform to them. Our Grand Lodge makes laws. We then expect our Grand Masters to execute, not violate them. They sole:r.?nly vow so. . to do when assuming the high office to which we elect them. Every Master Mason promises, in Missouri, to "stand to and abide by the Constitution, Laws and Edicts of the Grand Lodge." This obligation is taken when made a Master Mason. When elevated to the honorable station of Grand Master (in Missouri) the Grand Master is required to take and keep an OFFICIAL obligation. How can such official, with:a clear conscience, do what the Grand Lodge forbids? It is claimed that "prerogative" belongs to, and inheres in, the office of Grand Master. Where was this thing called "prerogative" before Grand Masters existed? There was a time when it did not exist. Grand Masters when first created, must have been invested with it by the power that first created the office. T~at creativE' power must have been,greater than the thing it created, whether the office or the one appointed to fill· it. .That power must have been the Grand Lodge. It follows necessarily that the Grand Lodge can regulate the office it created, and define the limits and throw such restrictions around the office as the creative and governing -power may deem right and proper. The law should always prescribe and contain directions for those who fill official positions. No man is bigger than the law. When the law says, "Thus far and no farther," the incumbent of official stations must "stay his hand." . FREDEBICK JOHN

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DELAWARE-1900. The Ninety-Fourth Annuai Communication was held in the City of Wilmington' on the 3d and 4th days of October, the Masonic Temple being the seat of its labors. M. W. Bro. William YV. Black, Jr., Grand Master, presided, and R. W. Bro. Benjamin F. Bartram was Grand 路Secretary. The record states that "The roll of Lodges ,was called, and a constitutional number were found .to be represented." It is noted that eight Past Grand Masters were present, with other "permanent members," besides representatives of Sister Grand Lodges. The Journal of Proceedings shows a list of twenty-one Lodges, and 2,320 members, making up the numerical strength Df the jurisdiction. This sho,,,s a good average, indicating over 100 to the Lodge. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is of more than ordinary length, and possesses much business merit. He said, "The past year has been a notable one in our history," and made the announcement that "our relations with Sister Grand Lodges have been of the most pleasant character." It afforded him great pleasure "to be able to repDrt that peace and harmony prevail throughout the jurisdiction." NECROLOGY.

The Grand Master announced with sorrow that "the grim monster, Death, had again entered the Grand Lodge, and seven of our honored members have passed away." He recorded the names of Past Grand Master Joseph W. H. Watson and John Brown Roberts, Past Senior Grand ,,yarden, and several Past Masters of Lodges who had fallen during the term. His recommendation was adopted, asking the appointment of a Committee "to prepare suitable tributes to the memories of the deceased." In due time the Memorial Committee presented a report which was adopted. The Grand Master stated that it was his purpose, when entering upon the office, to "make as few decisions as possible." Keeping in view that purpose, he presented no official rulings. He refused to grant permission to confer a Degree "in less time than that prescribed in .the By-Laws," as it was not an "emergency case." But in another instance he permitted a Lodge to confer two Degrees upon a candidate at one meeting. The inference is that there was an "emergency" in the latter case. He reported that a "long-felt want" had been

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supplied by furnishing "an explanatory lecture for the First Degree." A very full account was incorporated in the Address touching the Memorial serviceR held at Mt. Vernon in honor of Brother George Washington. GRAND

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The Grand Master of the foregoing jurisdiction', having requested an exchange of representatives "with Sister Grand Lodges, in order to promote fraternal feeling," GI:and Master Black referred the subject to a committee, which reported that the former action dissolving relations with said Grand Lodge "be continued in force, and decline to exchange representatives until this Grand Lodge is satisfied that the Grand Lodge of Wa.shington shall- have absolutely and unequivocally receded from its former position." [f the authors of the trouble condemned so universally could be punished, without affecting' the general fraternity in Washington, it would be simple justice to debar them fr9m recognition. Agitators should not escape, nor be allowed to involve the innocent. The Address of M. Vol. Bro. Black was pronounced by a committee a "very full and able" one. GRAND SECRETARY.

Brother B. F. Bartram; Grand Secretary, presented an annual exhibit of the fiscal affairs in his report. He stated the income for the term at $1,445. There is a reported cash balance on hanl} amo~nting to $1,514, with a Charity Fund of $1,718. A new Grand Lodge in the far off somewhere called "Western , Australia" was duly recognized, and an exchange of representatives provided for. VISlTOHS.

During the session di::>tinguished visitors were fraternally welcomed by the Grand Lodge in the persons of M. W. Bros. Moore, Grand Master, JlJwan, Past Grand Ma:::ter, and Red'way, Grand Secretary, all of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey. DON ATIOi\".

The Grand Lodge donated to the Masonic sufferers at Galveston, Tex., the sum of $100 out of the charity fund. CORRESPONDENCE.

My amiable friend and Worshipful Brother, Rev. L. H. Jackson, furnished a brie'f and well-prepared review covering seventy pages.

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In view of the large number of Proceedings examined, and the short space allotted, his notices had to be very limited. Missouri for 1900 shared more largely than usual, as he gave us two pages, for which he is entitled to our thanks. A well-condensed and exact summary of our Proceeoings is found in his treatment of Missouri. The ex'Cerpts from other Proceedings are well chosen, and an occasional comment showl'> the merit of the writer. Speaking of the views of Colorado on "the "liquor traffic," Brother Jackson said, "sound sentiment and con路 sistent practice are sure to triumph." Good doctrine, where there is behind these the enforcing energy and purpose to secure results. Treating of the subject of Mexican Masonry, he remarked, "There will have to be an entirely new status of Masonry in Mexico before we can entertain the thought of recognition." Clerically responding, Brother Jackson, accept my hearty "Amen." He expressed much pleasure in noting "that the Masonic HomE of Missouri is in a flourishing condition." The heart of every true Mason in our Grand Jurisdiction feels a throb of deep satisfaction over the growth and success of this noblest of all Masonic endeavors. Brother Jackson appropriated with warm expressions of approval, some of the brigh~ and pertinent utterances of our Grand Orator, Rev. Dr. Boyd. That was a superb oration. But I must leave my good Brother Jackson, with expression}:; of sincere esteem and fraternal appreciation. JOSEPH STUAIn', Wilmington, Grand Master. BF;l'\.TA.M:IN :F'. BARTRAM., \Vilmington, Grand Secretary.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-1900. NLNETIETH ANNUAL SESSION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Temple, Washington City, on the fifth day of December, 1900, M. W. Bro. Wm. G. Henderson, Grand Master, presided, with Brother vVm. A. Gatley, Assistant Grand Secretary. R. W. Bro. Wm. R. Singleton, Grand Secretary, being confined to his'room by illness, was unable to be present. The Grand Officers and a number of Past Grand Masters made up the representation, with Delegates from the twenty-five Lodges in thE; District. AJ)))KESS.

The Grand Mastel' opened his Address by announcing the death of Past Grand Master Isaac LaRue .Johnson, who died December 29,

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1899, and was buried by the Grand Lodge. Grand Master Henderson treated at considerable length the status of the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington. His position on the subject of Jurisdiction is tersely expressed in the sentence: "It is best for the Peace and Harmony of the Fraternity everywhere that the legally formed Grand Lodge of each jurisdiction should be sole judge ()f the legitimacy of Masons raised, and of Lodges working in its jurisdiction, and that other Grand Lodges should accept the decisions of said Gra.nd Lodge on all questions." He expressed the hope that an early and honorable solution of the disturbing question may be reached to the honor, glory, Peace and Harmony of the Craft. . Seven Special Dispensations had been granted to confer degrees without waiting the statutory period. Mention 'Was made of the action of the Grand Lodge and the Fraternity in the District concerning the great disaster. that had befallen our Brethren of Galves.ton, Tex. The sum of $500 had been appropriated by the Grand Lodge to the relief of the unfortunate Fraternity in that desolated city. The twenty-five Lodges in the jurisdiction contributed $830 in that behalf, making a total of $1,330 sent from the District of Columbia Fraternity, for the relief of the distressed Craft in Galveston. This may be considered a most liberal as well as commendable contribution fr.om that small Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Master treated of the present condition of the new Masonic Temple enterprise. From his Address, and other mention, it is found that $60,000 had been raised to purchase a site for the new Temple, the total cost ~ of which is $115,000., The hope was earnestly expressed that by due co-operation the Fraternity will have, in a few years, a Temple worthy of the Craft in that jurisdiction, and of the Capital of the Nation. Tbe Grand Master gave a full statement of the personal visits made to Lodges in the District, and the Grand visitations made by himself, accompanied hy Officers of the Grand Lodge. From his Address it is learned that under the present law, a Lodge represented by the Master and 'Vard"ens is entitled to two votes only. He urged a change of the Constitution, .so as to give the Master and Wardens of the Lodge an individual vote, thus giving the Lodge three votes instead of two through its representatives. He likewise called attention to the i~justice of depriving the Past Grand Masters of an individual vote in the Grand Lodge, and expressed the desire that the law might be so cha.nged as to allow each one of these honored Brethren the right of Masonic franchise. This is the first instance that I remember to ha.ve met in my work as a reviewer of Past Grand Mas tel's being denied the right to vote in路 a Grand Lodge. Our Missouri路 law has always recognized this right, as it appreciated the presence

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and valuable experience of those who have served the Craft in 'its highest official positions. FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

The Grand Lodges of '''Testern Australia and Porto Rico were duly recognized and an exchange of Representatives ordered by the Grand Lodge. A communication from the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington, asking an exchange of Representatives, was p3;ssed upon by a committee and its consi~eration postponed. The same action was taken touching the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica. During the session of the Grand Lodge it was visited by anum路 bel' of distinguished Brethren from the Grand Lodge 9f Virginia, headed by Past Grand Master R. T. W. Duke, Jr. These v~sitors were fraternally welcomed and courteously greeted. M. W. Bro. Duke replied to the address of welcome, and stated that the Grand Lodge of Virginia had deputized him to make a fraternal visit and present a lambskin or white leathern apron, which was used on the occasion when the Grand Lodges of this country observed the 100th anniversary of the deatll of George Washington. He stated that the memorial of love, which he presented, was offereq as a simple token of fraternal affection and appreciation on the part of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Grand Master Henderson accepted the lainbskin in behalf of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, saying that he recognized it as the greatest honor of all others that could be conferred upon it as it came from the Grand Lodge of Virginia, and that it would be preserved as a bonn of Brotherly Love between the Masons of Virginia and the Masons of the District of Columbia: The subject of physical q\lalification was treated at considerable length by a committee, which recommended that no change be made in the present law, which maintains the old approved standard of physical fitness to receive and communicate the ceremonies of the several degrees. The reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer show a net balance,including various assets, amounting to $18,557. The income for the term then closing amounted to something over $6,000. A request had been presented asking the Grand Lodge to prescribe forms of prayer for the opening and closing of Lodges. The committee, in reporting on this subject, expressed a disinclination to conform to the petition presented. This writer thinks the con路 elusion of th.e committee was wise and appro'pri"ate, as praying by printed prayers will limit the devotion of all Lodges to a mere

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repetition of words without any spirit or sense of true religious worship. It is my opinion that all路 prayers in Masonry, as everywhere else, should be spontaneous, thereby expressing a devotional mood. A man is prepared first in his heart to be made a Mason. All Masonic prayers, therefore, sh'Ould be from the heart, and not from cold, mechanical, printed forms. The Grand Officers were elected at this session and installed on the 27th of December following. The newly inducted Grand Master presented a brief Address at his installation, expressing his appreciation of the honor conferred and indicating his purpose to conduct the affairs of the Craft for the best interests of all concerned. From the statistical exhibit I learn that the membership in this Grand路 Jur.isdiction amounts to 5,893 in the twenty-five Lodges on the roll. There is an indicated gain of 340. The Address of the Grand Master and other business of the session indicated a very thorough and painstaking care bestowed upon all the interests in hand. The Proceedings were signed by Brother "Wm. A. Gatley, Assistant and Acting Grand Secret:ary." Since the adjournment of the Grand Lodge their verierable and venerated Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. Wm. R. Singleton, who had recently passed his eightysecond birthday, was called from labor and entered upon the destinies of another. life. COlmESPONDENCE.

A report, covering seventy-six pages, which contained notices of fifty-five Grand Lodge Proceedings, was signed by "G. W. Baird, P. G. M." He was the second member of that committee. Brother Singleton ha;d performed the labor of said committee for many years. The report opens with a statement signed by Brother Singleton, announcing his confinement to bed most of the current year, and he had been, consequently, unable to prepare the report. Brother Baird having kindly volunteered to write the review, he was commended by the chairman for the very efficient manner in which he had discharged that duty. Brother Baird said that Brother Singleton had been able to revise the work and correct its errors. This ends the public labors of the venerated Masonic Patriarch, William R. Singleton. . From personal association with him and a close reader of his Masonic works, I wish to put on record expression of highest appreCiation of Brother Singleton. It w~uld be pleasant to furnish the readers of this report a life sketch of one who commenced his Masonic career in St. Louis and began a course of active labor which so recently terminated. Fa~ts at-this end of the line are so limited as to prevent anything but a meagre outline

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of his history. He was made a Mason in Naphtali Lodge, No. 25, St. Louis, on the 18th of January, 1840, of which his uncle, Brother Joseph Foster, \vas Worshipful Master, and in later years Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Missouri. The returns of 路Lodges at that day were mere skeletons, lacking in details. I find nothing more in the reports concerning Brother Singleton, except that he was chosen Senior Deacon of Naphtali Lodge, December 15; 1843. His name appeared on the list of members in 1848 and then disappeared. I found his name in the returns of Independence Lodge, No. 76, Independence, Mo., in 1848, as Worshipful Master. Also in 1850-51. When he left Independence the returns fail to show. My knowledge of him began in 1878. That year I reviewed his work on Correspondence and said of his work: "His report may be described in one word-'good.''' After more than twenty years' familiarity with his writings, I utter the same tribute-"Good," and it is a matter of simple justice t.o add that, like old wine, his productions grew better with age. 1 shall not forget the last time I called on him in his office in Washington-just three years ago this month-and the more than cordial greeting accorded me. I was introduced by him as "Grand Secretary of Missouri, the grandest State in the Union." From his enthusiastic manne; I saw that he had lost none of his old love for the jurisdiction where he first saw the light by which Masons work. His kindness and attention during my stay in the "City of Magnificent Distances" increased my admiration and affection for my dear Brother Singleton, whom I honored while living, and mourn now he is gone.' He was a Mason of rare acquirements and had expended great labor and research in the inviting field of. Masonic knowledge. His monument was created by himself in the work he did to enlarge the domain of Truth, and lead others along the charming paths he had not only followed, but brightened. I am not the one to add to his fame. It will require more skilled hands than mine to do justice to his memory. I wish to place on record this evidence of my great veneration for my departed friend and Brother, and say to his Grand Lodge that I, with other Missouri Masons, join in mourning a wide-felt loss. While not disparaging the one on whom his mantle may fall officially, I venture to prophesy that it will be many uays before another Singleton appears in the Grand Lodge of the Federal District. The review by M. W. Bro. Baird carries its indorsement and is commended to the "Guild" by the fact tha~ Brother Singleton said of it: "We commend the very efficient manner in which he has discharged that duty." G.. L. Ap.-3.

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Although Brother Singleton was not pre"sent at the session under review, he was re-elected Grand Secretary and is so listed among the officers. His a~sistant, Brother William A. Gatley, seems to have brought out the Proceedings, and may be accepted as the present occupant of the place since vacated by death. M. W. Bro..Harry Standiford is Grand Master:

FLORIDA-1901. SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of Proceedings contains the transactions of two Special Communications. One was held for the purpose of dedicating a new Masonic Hall, the other for the purpose of laying the comer路 stone of a new Masonic Temple. At the latter session an oration was de~ivered by the Deputy Grand Master, Brother S. L. Carter. At the Seventy-Seconci Annua.l Session, M. W. Bro. Silas B. Wright, Grand Master, presided, and R. W. Bro. Wilb~.Ir P. Webster was Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers. Eight Past Grand Masters were in attendance; and representatives of 129 Lodges. There are 145 Lodges in the jurisdiction. with a membership of 4.460. ADDRESS.

The Address of Grand Master Wright covered twenty-seven pages, and is pr~-eminentIy a business document. He regarded it as a privilege to report that the immediate membership of the Grand 'Lodge remained unbroken. This was cause for gratitude, in view of the loss of many Sister jurisdictions which had been called upon to mourn the deaths of honored and distinguished Brethren. It had been the pleasure and privilege of the Grand Master to pay a number of official visits to the Craft throughout the jurisdiction. He very pertinently dwelt with some length upon the social side of Masonry. No Dispensations for the formation of new Lodges had been granted, as the applications received were not considered desirable. He presented the claims for recognition of the new Grand Lodge created in Western Australia. This Grand Lodge was duly recognized. The Grand Lodge of Costa Rica, Central America, was mentioned, and its recognition referred to the Committee on Correspondence for investigation.

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III view of the confticting conditions presented by the Grand Orient of Belgium, the Grand Master recommended that consideration of the question of recognition be indefinitely postponed. Upon the recommendation of the Grand Master, based on facts collated by him, the request for recognition by the Gran Dieta of Mexico was refused. Treating of the Grand Lodge of Washington, the Grand Master said: "In view of all these things, and the still unsettled question involved between the Grand Lodge of Washington 'and many sister Grand Lodges, I have not thought it best to exchange representatives with, them at this time." The Grand Master reported a list of dispensations granted by him, some of which were to confer Degree8 in shorter time than allowed ,by law. He reported twenty-two official rulings. These the Committee on Jurisprudence said "were in harmony with the Constitution and .former decisions of the Grand Lodge, and are thereby approved." From l:everal fulings it is discoverable that Grand Master Wright did not favor the making of Masons out of "cripples," it being contrary, in his judgment, to the landmarks. A question had been presented for consideration as to receiving the petition of a candidate employed as a bar-tender in a saloon. He decided such applicant ineligible under their law. It was formerly decided by that Grand Lodge that appli路 cants engaged in the liquor traffic are not legally eligible, whether they be either proprietors Df saloons or their employes. I am pleased to record the' fact that the decisions of Grand Master Wright are not only sound exposition!:\ of Masonic jurisprudence, but that his Grand L09-ge is l:olidly- against the introduction of material into the Mystic Temple of such characters as engage in the sale of intoxicating liquor. The Address of the Grand Master was commended by a committe'c as evidencing both "zeal and industry" on his part. A PRESENT.

The Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge, Brother Henry Robinson, presented to the Grand Lodge a Holy Bible which had been printed in 1715. He stated that the volume had long been in his possession, and had been for years his solace, as it had been to many others before him. Believing it should have a permanent abiding place, one worthy of its antiquity, he placed it in the protecting care of the Grand Lodge, for wbich he received a very generous vote of appreciation and thanks. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Webster, was a valuable contribution to the business 'of the session. His report and

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'that of thE: Grand Treasurer showed an income of some $6,000, together with a bala.nce of nearly $13,000 on hand. A report was rendered by the Board of Trustees of the Masonic Temple. The debt balance is some $20,000, which is being gradually reduced . .ORATION. An oration covering seven pages is found in the Proceedings, but the name of the orator does not appear. The one who delivered it is simply called the "Grand Orator." The Address met with a vote of thanks, declaring the approval of the Grand Lodge, and asked for its publication in the Proceedings. I see from the Proceedings that the Grand Lodge has a new Grand 'Orator, Brother H. S. Yerger. I sin路 cerely hope that we :may have something new and fresh in the coming time from the present appointee, and especially express my gratitude that he is not a preacher.. The Gr~nd Lodge of_ :B'lorida seems to .have a Committee on Corres路pondence, which made a report covering eight lines. The report was a simple expression of approval of those portions of the Grand Master's Address touching foreign Grand Lodges. The most interesting part of the Journal, under review, is the report furnished by Brother W. H. Seamon, Committee on Correspondence 'of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. This r~port is incorporated in the Florida Journal, and covers twenty-six pages touching the subject of Mexican Masonry. Having examined this 'report before meeting with it in the Journal under consideration, I do not hesitate to say that it is the most satisfactory presentation of the condition of Masonry in the Republic of Mexico that I have ever seen. JAMES CARNELL, Ormond, Grand Master. WILBUR P. WEHSTER, Jacksonville, Grand Secretary.

GEORGIA-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Temple,. Macon, Ga., October 30, 1900. The record says that Grand Lodge was opened in due and A1\'IPL1'~ E'ORM with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. There is some 路mprovement noticed in the printed address to the Almighty, delivered by that unique character, Rev. R. W. Hubert. He besought the Lord to "distinguish this session of Grand Lodge of Georgia by deliv-

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erance from that dull and inactive conservatism which paralyzes energy 8.nd effort." It is to be hoped that this invocation produced the desired effect, and caused a g-eneral breaking up of the supposed "inactive cOlfservatism" which called forth said invocation. M. W. Bro. Wm. A. Davis, Grand Master, presided, and R. W. Bro. \V. A. \Volihin, Grand Secretary, was at his post of duty, with other Grand Officers, and representatives of thirty-five Grand Lodges. Missouri was represented by our Brother, Heury C. Burr. Later information has reached me of the death of our Representative near the Grand Lodge of Georgia. Four hundred and nineteen Lodges were represented. From the .recapitulation furnished by the Grand Secretary; it is learned that there are 433 Lodges in active existence. Five were chartered during the session. The membership was reported at 19,332. The gain is not stated.

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Grand Master Davis delivered. an' Address covering twenty pages of the Journal. The subjects e'reated were, "Our Moral and Numerical - Condition," "Financial Affairs," "Visitations," "Decisions," "Dispen路 sations," "Our Fraternal Dead," "The Closing Century," "The Coming' Century," and "Masonry in the Progress of the Future." The Address possesses much merit, being a chaste production of elevated tone, calling forth from the Committee on Address the compliment of being a "splendid" production, winding up with "We cannot say enough in approval and praise of the Address." Speaking of the condition of the Fraternity in Georgia, he said it was never in a more flourishing condition than to-day. Of their financial affairs he said they were. "in most excellent shape." During the year he had visited many sections of the State, and found, almost everywhere, the. true spirit of Masonry prevalent. He reported to the Grand Lodge fifteen official rulings. Having examined these carefully, I find nothing out of line with the strictest COllstruction. of MaRonic Law. The Committee on' Jurisprudence approved them severally. Among the numerous Special Dispensations granted, a number appeal' where permission ,vas granted to Lodges to confer Degrees on various occasions outside of the la,v. The Grand Master announced the relations existing between their Grand Lodg(~ and others with which they were in fraternal intercour;se, as most pleasant indeed. He paid a_very appropriate tribute to the Grand Secretary, Brother Wolihin, declaring "On this officer depends, to a large extent, the success of the Grand Lodge.".

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M. W. Bro. Davis recorded the death of their Grand Tiler, Brother H. V. Lester, two Past Grand Masters, Br-others 路John P. Shannon and Samuel D. Irvin, together with Worshipful Brother W. S. Ramsay, who had long and faithfully served the Grand Lodge as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. Just tributes were paid to the memory of all these departed worthies by the Grand Master, and a memorial service was held during the session at which full and extended report on Memorials was rendered by Brother W. E. Mumford, Chairman of the Committee. The excellence and worth of all these fallen Brethren are fully' amplified by the committee, whose report was adopted unanimously by rising v-ote. An invitation was received路 and accepted to visit the Orphans' Industrial Home. A collection was taken up in that interest, amounting to $125. The report of the Committee on Finance shows the Grand Secretary had received nearly $20,000, which amount, added to balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, made the assets reach about $40,000. It is seen in the' disbursements of the Grand Lodge, that the pay roll cost that jurisdiction the nice little sum of $11,000. The Grand Lodge allowed its Committee on Correspondence $100 for his labor of love. Our Georgia Brethren have on hand and in heart the purpose to build a Masonic Home.. The sum of $2,000 has been raised for the purpose of establishing such an institution, which is not to be undertaken until as much as $10,000 in money shall have been raised. A' resolution was adopted creating a committee to secure a Past Grand Master's Jewel to be presented to M. \V. Bro. W. A. Davis. Installation of officers took place near the close of the session when the new Grand Mastel', Brother Meyerhardt, delivered a very pertinent and timely Address, evidently prophetic the character and tone of his administration. I quote a sentence from each of three paragraphs found in his Address. "There is no room in the Lodge for the drunkard." "There is no room in the Lodge for the profane, blasphemous Mason." "There is no room in Masonry for the libertine." These, as pointers, indicate that the governing power of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Georgia intends to elevate the standard, and make the Fraternity pure and eminently respectable.

After a pleasing entertainment enjoyed in reviewing the foregoing proceedings of the Grand Lodge, a cloud dark as Egypt settled d'own upon the closing transactions of the Body. In the report of the Committee on "Grievance and Appeals," this is found: "The fol-

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lowing members of the Lodges named have been tried and sentenced for non-payment of dues." The Gommittee recommended that "Said members by this Grand Lodge be expelled." I have taken the pains to count the number of Masons expelled by the above Edict, and find that eighty unfortunates had fallen under the axe of a cruel law, and tumbled into the dishonored g-raves of twenty-four criminals who were expelled for gro!:'s unmasonic conduct, indicating that they were a set of "lewd fellows of the baser sort," and this action of a Sovereign Grand Lodge almost at the dawn of the Twentieth Century. . What are we to think? If such a legislation had taken place 100 years ago, when Grand Lodges were in a crude and formative state in this .country, the Good Angei of Charity might have stood forth with uplifted hands, and in pleading tones sought mercy for such actions. But for a . Grand Lodge 114 years old, in the home ·of such pure and noble . natures as have honored Freemasonry as the venerable Wolihin, the saintly Shannon, and the sweet-spirited and gentle Ramsay, who can apologize for such seemingly vindictive procedure? Brethren of Georgia, change your law.

CORRESPONDEN C:f~. As I enter upon this part of my work, as a reviewer, a shadow falls across the page. I can not express the sense of loss realized when the fact is revealed that he who, for so many years, entertained and instructed the readers of Georgia correspondence, appears not as the Committee. Brother W.· S. Ramsay will write no more reports. His work here· is done. I can appreciate the feelings of Brother A. Morrill Lambdin, the new committee, when assigned by. the Grand Master "to take the place on the committee made vacant by the death of our beloved and lamented Brother, W. S.. Ramsay." He said, "Being fully appreciative of his many noble gifts and qualities, we realized -that the work of most men would suffer in comparison with his." Truly. our Georgia brethren have been sorely stricken. In one year, thr.ee strikingly prominent leaders and ex.ponents .of Masonic thought and life have been removed from their ranks. The loss of any ODe of the trio would be a heavy bereavement. But when Brothers 'Shannon and Irvin, "Past Grand Masters, and Brother Ramsay, the amiable, wise and facile writer, were all taken, the fraternity in that Grand Jurisdiction had cause for sorrow and tears. While the latter had not been crowned with official honors as the others, yet he was not less known to the Masonic world. His writings con-

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stitutehis monument. His worth will, like an illustrious character of the past, "live in the hearts of all his brethren." Grand Master Davis said of him, "As correspondent of the three Mqsonic Grand Bodies 'of the State he had won an enviable reputation, and had already an established fame as a foremost thinker and writer on Masonic law." Those who have followed him through his annual reviews as Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, will join, with genuine sincerity in indorsing the above tribute paid by his warm personal friend and sorrowing 'Brother, W. A. Davis. '!'he review furnished by his successor, Brother A. M. Lambdin, covered 146 pages, embracing notices, more or less brief, of fifty-nine Grand Lodge journa.ls, American and foreign. He said, "In our work of reviewing we have refrained from commenting in most instances," his preference being to "state facts" rather than to offer opinions of his own. The work, theref.ore, is a compendium of matters found in the Pt:0ceedingsexamined. As such it is entertaining from start to finish, being duly spiced with bits of humor. Our Missouri Journal received the compliment of two pages, which contained a summary of' our transactions for 1899. These were commended by Brother Lambdin. Of my work he said, "The Grand Lodge of Missouri closed its session on the 18th of October, and one week later we find th0 Proceedings on our table, ready for revi,ew-truly marvel of business capacity and promptitude." Thanks, my Brother, for fraternal recognition, and appreciation. I find it quite easy to accomplish such feats each year. MAX MEYERHARDT, Rome, Grand Master. W. A. 'VOLIHTN, Macon, Grand Secretary.

IDAHO-1900. The Thirty-Third Annual CommunicaUon was held in Masonic. Hall, in Boise, commencing on the 11th of September, 1900. The rollcall showed as present a full corps of Grand Officers and Representatives of ne2,rly all the Lodges of the Jurisdiction. M. W. Bro. John C. Muerman, Grand Master, was present and presided. R. W. Bro. Theo. ""V. Randall was Grand Secretary. NECIWJ.OG Y.

Under tbis head the Grand Mastel' reported that four Past Grand Officers had laid down their work, and gone to meet their reward

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above. Brother George Garbutt, Past Deputy Grand Master, Brothers Thomas C. Maupin, A. G. R€dway, and Joseph G. Gross, Past Deputy Grand Wardens, had all been summoned by the grim Tiler, Death. The Com~ittee on Necrology presented a brief memorial tribute to their Fallen Brethren. The Grand Mast€r reported visits made which indicated that he had called upon all the Lodges in the jurisdiction. Some special dispensations were reported. Thirteen decisions had been rendered, which were severally approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. I confess my inability to understand the following, which was the reply to a question presented the Grand Master. "You cannot grant a dimit to any member of your Lodge unless he leaves the jurisdiction of Idaho." The rulings of the Grand Master were mostly of special application, and were given as answers to questions raised by local Lodges. The Grand Lodge of Idaho in 1899 passed a regulation declaring that non-affiliated Masons residing within the jurisdiction of a Lodge who failed to seek membership within six months after the adoption of the law of the Grand Lodge, "Sh<mld be proceeded against, even to expulsion." Commenting on this law, the Grand Master said that he had sought to ascertain whether the law had been enforced. He gave it as his opinion that the resolution as it stands does not offer a remedy, and recommended that it be repealed. This action of the Grand Lodge of Idaho had called forth from different jurisdictions vigorous criticism. In the judgment of this writer, the law never should have been enacted. During the se~ion, Brother Jonas W. Brown, P. G. M., introduced resolutions repealing all Grand Lodge enactments bearing on this subject. The question went over one day for consi.deration, and was subs.equently taken up, and, on motion of the Grand Secretary,' the resolutions were adopted, thus wiping from the statutes most ungracious not to say un fraternal legislation.. The reports of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer indicate a mo~t gratifying financial condition in the Grand Lodge of Idaho. The Grand Treasurer, in his report, said in speaking of ,the Orphans' Fund, including principal and interest, "Total amount in Orphans' Fund, $33,241.".F'rom the report of the Trustees of tlie Orphans' Fund it is learned that the interest is appr,opriated to the relief of orphan children, and in several cases donations were made to indigent Masons. M. W. Bro. Fred. G. Mock, Chairman of· the Committee on Corres· pondence. submitted a special report touching the subject of Mexican Masonry. The United Granu Lodge of Mexico' had requested recog-

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nition of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, and the committee recommended that such request be denied. Brother Mock said, in his report: "The United Grand Lodge of Mexico, as now constituted, so far as we can learn, is c~andestine and irregular, and we recommend that the Grand Lodge of Idaho have nothing to do with Mexican: Masonry. Their Lodge Rooms are used for political gatherings, and politicians dictate the policy of the Grand Lodges." From all information within reach, the above deliverance meets my unqualified approval. One Lodge received Cbarter during the session which had previously worked the proper time U. D. The Grand Secretary reported that all Lodges had made returns, and it is assumed had paid their Grand Lodge dues. On motion, Brother ,Tonas W. Brown, the Grand Lodge donated $50 for the relief of the Brethren who are so fearfully afflicted by the storm rwhich visited Galveston, Tex., in September, 1900, At the close of the session, the retiring Grand Master, Brother Muerman, presented the newly installed Grand Master with what is known as the "Signet Ring." The response of the recipient was brief and pertinent. The Grand Officers were then duly installed, and the Grand Lodge of Idaho was closed in AMPLE FORl\{ in Peace and Harmony, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. CORRESPONDENCE.

I always turn w~th unalloyed pleasure to the work prepared by M. W. Bro. F~€d. G. Mock, P. G. M., whose labors for years past have given character and position to the Grand Lodge of Idaho. Brother Mock is one of the capable reviewers of the day, and knows how to appropriate good things found in Grand Lodge Proceedings. His present review covers 111 pages. and contains· a comprehensive statement of the transactions of all Grand Lodges on the American continent, fifty-four in number, together with a mint of historical information furnished in his "write-up" of Foreign .Jurisdictions. His present work is up to hiE well-established standard of the past. Brother Mock treated our Missouri Proceedings of 1899 very generously, three full pages of his report being devoted to a review of our doings for that year. He gave the Address of Grand Master Allen a liberal share of his· space, nearly two pages being accorded it. Of our Grand Orator, he said, "One of the best orations of the year was delivered by·the Grand Orator, Brother W. W. Boyd." He then made a liberal appropri'ation from the Address of Brother Boyd, regretting that he could not quote it 'in full.' Speaking of our action concerning the Gran Dieta of Mexico, he said that our committee recommended that said institution bGallowed "to wait for recognition." Brothel'

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Mock has learned from our Proceedings of 1900 that the Gran Dieta will continue to watt for recognition on the part of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and the longer it waits the more it will not be recognized. Very kindly con~ideration was given by Brother Mock to my report on Correspondence. I am tempted to quote his expression of fraternal regard for this writer, but it would savor of vanity to incorporate here the good things he said of myself and work. Referring to his former title that he prefixed to my name when he styled me "Venerable," he offered an apology by saying that "He Il}eant wei!." The apology is accepted, and the current of fraternal feeling flows on as of yor~ without interruption. He will allow me to say that the Masons here call me "Young man," when we meet. I conclude this notice of his work by pronouncing the same as of the most interesting and instructive character. GEORGE D. Tmw. \l\T.

GOLDE~,

Rocky Bar, Grand Master. Boise, Grand Secretary.

R.\NDALL,

I LLI NOIS-1900. The Sixty-li'irst Annual Communication was held in Central Music Hall, Chicago, commencing. October 2d, with M. W. Bro. Charles F. Hitchcock, Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. J. H. C. Dill, Grand Secretary, and a full list of Grand Officers, with representatives of 714 Lodges in rtttendance. From the statistical reports it is learned that the membership in the jurisdiction has reached the large figures of 57,325, being a gain over the previous year of 2,194. The income WllS shown to be $42,975. . Disbursements for charity had been made amounting to nearly $23,000: This does not ill:clude the donation to the Masonic Home. Th~ Grand Lodge has a good-sized pay roll, reaching well up towards $20,000. The Grand Master is given a salary of $1,500. It is within a few years that the Grand Lodge of Missouri has paid the expenses' of its Grand Masters. Brother Dill, of Illinois, Grand Secretary, receives $2,500 as compensation for his vast and varied labors. The Committee on Finance furnished a statement as to the funds of the Grand Lodge, which makes a fine showing. Including a cash balance on hand, October 1, 1900, and other assets in hands of the Grand Treasurer, the total fund amounted to $148,580. Ninety thousand dollars of this sum consists in bonds at par value. Early

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in the session, a resolution was introduced by M. ",V. Bro. John C. Smith, proposing to donate $50,000 of the bonds in hand to the "Masonic Orphans' Home of the State of Illinois." Another resolution was offered that $15,000 be appropriated to the "Illinois Masonic Home for the Aged." These -resolutions were sent to the Committee on Finance, which committee subsequently reported in favor of donating $10,000 cast.~ to each of the institutions named. The matter was recommitted, and later an amended report was presented and adopted, the substance of which w~s that "all the assets in the Grand Treasury of this Grand Lodge, in excess of the sum' of $30,000 par value of the bonds be converted into cash, and less the obligations, appropriations and expenses incidental to this Annual Communication, be prorated back to the Lodges from which it was contributed in proportion to their memo bership as shown in their last reports, as a nucleus of a charity fund in each Lodge." This being adopt€d will leave it to the -Lodges to establish local charities rather than foster a Masonic Home. "As you like it." Missouri "prorated back to the Lodges" some year~ before we started a Masonic Home, a large sum of money then in hand in excess of any needs by the Grand Lodge. It pleased the Lodges, but no local charities took shape from our liberal benefactions. The Lodges used up the money, and we had to creat€ a Home thereafter. Had the amount thus returned been husbanded during the intervening years, our Home would have been largely ahe!ld of its present financial condition. ADDRESS.

Grand Master Hitchcock gave ample details, in a message of seventeen pages, of hiR official labors. They embraced menUon of "Lodges constituted," "Dedication of Masonic Halls," "Laying gf Corner-stones," "Lod~es U. D., created," and numerous other acts, showing that he had been quite a busy officer. Reading his Ad.lress, this writer is impressed that he was a wise, discreet and careful Official, governing the Craft conservatively, and for the general good, not for glory. In his Address) the Grand Master announced the death of a venerable Mason, M. W. Bro. Harrison Dills, who served the Craft for two terms as Grand Master, having been first elected in 1856. He was subsequently elected Grand Treasurer, and served for €leven years. Brother Dills was present at the organization of the Grand Lodge of Illinois. The Grand Master said that he "took an exceedingly active part at th~ organization, and the' success of the work

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then was largely due to his energy and skill." Brother Dills was a Virginian by birth, having been born in 1812. He had passed the limit of "fourscore years" when life's feeble light went out, and ba was gathered to his fathers. He died in Warrensburg, Mo., where he was a resident. The remains were taken to Quinc;v, Ill., his old home, and accorded a Masonic funeral, under the control of Grand Lodge Officers. The Committee on "Obituaries" paid a proper tribute to this veteran, who had "always taken great interest in the business of the Craft." The Committee on Address of Grand Master Hitchcock stated that be had shown a very busy year in his administration. That such had been the case is manifest to the reader of said paper. He was complimented by his Brethren in a re-election to the high station so creditably filled the previous year. ORATION.

The Grand Orator, Brother John Faville, presented his views of ."The Operative Mason." The document finds a place in the Journal, and is quite readable. The Officers were duly installed by M. W. Bro. John C. Smith, P. G. M. This ceremony closed the labors of the Sixty-First Annual Com~unicati9n. . CORRESPONDENCE.

A report on Correspondence not prepared and presented to the Grand Lodge of Illinois by M. W. Bro. Joseph Robbins, Past Grand Master, would be Hamlet, with Hamlet left out. He has acquired the Degree of "Master" in this field of labor, as doubtless in many others. The State, recognizing his professional skill and great attainments, has called him to take charge of one of her institutions, and he has been "appointed Superintendent of the Central Insane Asylum at Jacksonville." ~ think the Guild need have no fear of the Doctor losing his mental bal~illce while treating unbalanced minds, though sometimes he has seemed to be a "little off" on Masonic subjects. But then he might say as much or more of others of us. I trust he may not, on account of new, varied and enlarged responsibilities, cease to be a mentor to his readers. His last review, in keeping with many others, covered a very large field, embracing 328 pages of the Journal, and contained elaborate treatment of the Proceedings of fifty-three American Grand Lodges. A carefully prepared and valuable index served as ,!, preface to the work, and has no equal in any Journal reviewed by this writer. I am pleased to note that he resumed his

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former methods, and abandoned the "~'opical" plan. Thus he was enabled to give full scope and swing to his ability as a reviewer, and did not keep his "candle under a bushel." Brother Robbins gives as his view of the question of "Negro Masonry," and the relations thereto of the Grand Lodge of Washington that "the heat of passion has passed, and whatever of ebullition still remains, is but the simmering which precedes quiescence." So mote it be. He treats at some length the subject of "non-affiliation and payment of dues." His tendency is to a more liberal and charitable view 'respecting the exclusion of members for failure to m€et their obligations on com· mercial lines in Masonry. To the mind of this, writer, the tendency to com'mercialize Masonry, and measure standing therein by a money standard, has been steadily on the increase with passing years. It is not an uncommon tbing, as observed in my acquaintance with Lodges, to reject members of the fraternity who apply for affiliation, simply on the ground that they have reached advanced years in life. The palpable 'l'eason is that they become burdensome to Lodges. These dollar and cents Masons overlook the fact that such, who desire to change residence and membership, have borne the,burden and heat of the nay els€where for many years, and have never failed to 'meet their obligations as to dues. But tbis goes for nothing as long as money is the prime consideration, while the Lodges are haunted with the fear that they may hav€ to care for an aged member of the Craft. Brothel' Robbins thinks that the trend of the Craft is towards a more lenient form of treatment for non-payment of dues, and that "the penalty should be exclusion or dropping from the, roll, and not suspension." As to the good resulting from such course of action, I am not prepared to give an opinion, as it is a new feature in our econo~· ics. M. W. Bro. Robbins says that "the subject of Masonic Homes has practica~IY passed, in a great measure, beyond the sentimental stages." He is of the opinion tliat jurisdictions that have more recently entered upon the experiment of establishing Masonic Homes may be ultimately led to inquire "whether some other form of beneficence will not be more economical." Be this as it may, one thing is very certain. Those Grand Lodges that have created and are maintaining these beneficent institutions are so perfectly satisfied with their venture, -that they will never stop to consider different or more "economical" methods. Missouri belongs to that class. Brother Robbins is fully satisfied that the "Gran Dieta Symbolica of Mexico" has received its final quietus. He says, "No Grand Lodge 'that has not already done so will accord to it recognition, and doubtless those who heretofore stood sponsor for it will be most glad when

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its name shall have been forgotten." To all of which I give a good, hearty, Masonic Amen. Brother Robbins gave very close attention to the Address of our Grand Master Allen, excerpting therefrom quite freely, especially his decisions under our "cripple" law. Nothing was said as to his views of such legislation as Missouri has been engaged in for a few years. He could not do the subject justice, 1101' can I. He alluded to his visit to me, and the delightful interview we enjoyed on that occasion. I transfer his very pleasing comments to my report, to show how closely men may approach each other, drawn by the ties of fraternity. After copying my allusion to the delightful time we had together after thirty y~ars' separation, he said: "We think that out of no fellowship but that of Masonry could be born that instinctive confidence which l)ermitted two men who had not seen each other' for thirty years, and even ir~ the long ago had not often met, and who meanwhile in print had had sharp clashes of opinion, where each went for the other with a clUb, to find, each for himself, within a few brief moments after coming together again face to face, that he had unlocked the innermost place where he kept his most cherished and sacred memories." The prevalence of such a spirit as characterizes the above extract, will not "keep men at a perpetual distan~e," but cre- " ate and maintain genu'ine fellowship, however diverse the views held upon "Varied is~ues. I cherish very warm regard for Brother Robhins, and admire him for the work he has done. In closing this hurried review of his' able prOduction as a reviewer, I beg to assure him 'of continued fraternal appreciation. The Grand Officers were installed by Past Grand Master John C. Smith, assisted by M. W. Bro. Loyal L. Munn, Grand Marshal. CHARLES F. HITCHCOCK, Peoria, Grand Master. J; H. C. DILL, Bloo.mington, Grand Secretary. JOSEPH ROBBlNS, now of .:Tacksonville, Com. on Cor.

IN DIANA-:-1901. EIGHTIETH ANNUAL OOMMUNIOATION.

The Grand Lodge of Indiana was organized January, 1818, three years in advance of Missouri. The growth of each has differed but little during the passing years. The membership of the former was reported at its recent session at 33,604, while that of Missouri footed up 33,366 nine months ago. By this time we have passed our Indiana

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brethren, as the increase in this jurisdiction has been very rapid. Indiana is only 238 ahead now, not counting the advance made since our report in October last. Indiana, like Missouri, shows vigorous health and steady growth; though beyond "threescore years and ten." That Grand Lodge held its Eightieth Annual Session (though eighty-four years old) in Grand Lodge Hall, Indianapolis, May 28, 1901. The list of Grand Officer.s was full, headed by M. W. Bro. Olin I<J. Holloway, Grand Master. The Grand Secretary, Brother William H. Smythe, who for twenty-three years had been at his post, was路 noticeably absent. Brother Calvin W. Prather, who was Grand Master for two terms, from 1880 to 1882, appear~d as Grand Secretary. That Grand Lodge has had fifteen Grand Secretaries during its existence of eighty-four years, thirteen of whom have ceased to labor. Missouri has had twelve Grand Secretaries in eighty-one years, all of whom are numbered with the dead, except the present incum路 bent. My immediate predecessors, Brothers O'Sullivan and Gouley . .served respectively fifteen and ten years. I am now nearing the con路 elusion of my twentY-f<mrth year. Forty-tw'o years ago I entered the Grand Lodge of .Missouri, a youth as to service in the fraternity, and quite verdant as to experience. How it is that these years have been allotted to me, while the "Elders" have all passed into the "Great Beyond" is a mystery. If my worth equalled my privileges and years, I would be better fitted to live, and happier in prospect of the life tp.at is to come.' At the session now under review, there were present, according to the record, "Representatives of 497 of the chartered Lodges." Fifteen Past Grand Masters were enrolled as in attendance. ADDlmss.

Grand Master Holloway furnished a lengthy message to the brethren, of much merit, containing valuable information. Following a congratulatory exordium, he gave a list of the honored dead of Sis路 tel' jurisdictions, and recorded with evident sorrow the loss of the Fraternity in the death of "Brother Thomas B. Long, who, weary with the trials and afflictions incident to his existence, went to his long rest." He had served the Craft as Grand Master one term, having been elected in May, 1889. He had also served as Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, and Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council. At the time of his death he was Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. A committee said of Brother Long: "All these positions Brother Long filled with great

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credit to himself and hl?nor to the Craft. As a Masonic student and jurist, he stood upon a pinnacle lofty and grand." Grand Master Holloway reported the constitution of Lodges under Chartei', the laying of corner-stones, and dedication of Masonic Halls. He announced "that peace, harmony and good feeling exists between the several Subordinate Lodges of the Sta,te, as well as among the brethren of the individual Lodges." Sevâ&#x201A;Źn new Lodges had been instituted Under Dispensation, and these severally received charters during the session. GHA)([)

SECm~TARY

SMYTHE.

This officer wrote the Grand Master in February that, on aceount of sickness and confinement, with no prospects of recovery, he deemed it his, dllty to reeign the office of Gra,nd Secretary. The resignation was accepted, and the vacancy filled by the appointment of M. ",\T. Bro. C~lvin "V. Prather, who took charge of the office at once, and was elected at the session following. He resigned his position as Grand Lodge Trustee, after accepting the office of Grand Secretary. Brother Daniel McDonald. Past Grand Master, was appointed as Chairman of the Committee on Foreign. Correspondence, made vacant by the death of Brother Thomas B. Long. Seven official rulings were reported, and subsequently "confirmed and approved." Of course the following meets the approval of this writer. The Grand Master had been asked if the Secretary ot a brewing association was eligible for the Degrees of Masonry. Hear his trenchant reply: "No! His livelihood depends as much upon the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors as does that of the proprietor:" He answered negatively questions as' to the eligibility of parties for Masonry who were short as to the left hand, a leg, and a foot, but who were fortunate enough to have what we term .in Missouri, "artificial appliances." His rulings along this line were in accord with I'the previous actions of the Grand Lodge." Send your "crippleS''' tq Missouri. There is "an open door" here for such. Objections to the initiation of a candidate made before the ballot had been taken was held to be invalid. This was as sound as all of the decisions of Grand Master Holloway. INSl'ECTION.

The Grand Master, for good cause, instituted and carried out a system of inspection of the Lodges. It was found in the 490 Lodges inspected by Special Deputies, that 254 Lodges own their own l"Jodge rooms. The estimated value of property is over' $600,000. CountG. L. Ap.-4.

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ing furniture, and cash on hand, the total assets reached something over $800,000. The tabulation thus made: embraces answers se路 cured to ninety questions. Much that is interesting is found as a result of such inspection. Sbme things surely need improvement. I learn from the statements furnished, that in a number of "Lodges, notes are taken in payment of dues." One member owed the Lodge $122. United States legal tender would be better. Grand Master Holloway closed his very able business Address by making some practical recommendations. The Address received due commendation, and at the close of the session, he was presented with a "heautiful Past Grand Master's Jewel." The record says that his rf'!sponse was "more eloquent than could be given in any language known." The Grand Treasurer reported a cash balance on hand of $14,243. He receives as compensation for official service two per cent on the amount reported as commission. The Grand Trustees furnished a statement as to "property of the Grand Lodge for the year ending May 18, 1901." The income from rents amounted to nearly $7,000. The Grand Lodge donated $200 "for the relief of tJ:}.e Jacksonville sufferers" in Florida, and ordered the amount sent "with the sympa路 thy of the Grand lJOdge in the great calamity which has hefallen them." The subject of a Masonic Home was raised by some of the members, who introduced a document in that interest. The matter was reported upon by a committee. with a rec~mmendation "that the whole, subject be referred to the incoming Grand Master, with directions to investigate the needs and demands of the Craft in this State for such a Home." The Grand Lodge of ~Vestern Australia .was reported upon by Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and furtber consideration of the claim for recognition postponed. The pay roll footed. up $7.627. The new Grand Secretary, Brother Calvin W. Prather, evidenced rare ability in his work, preparing and giving us his p'roceedings in excellent time, and of the most attractive kind. COURESl'ONflENCE.

The report was made by M. W. Bro. Daniel McDonald, Past Grand !.\laster, who styles himself a "Reviewer." He is not misnamed. His work is a "review," and a very superior one. It covers something more than two hundred pages, and embraces a "review" of the jour. nals of sixty-four Grand Bodies, American and Foreign. Indiana has been singularly unfortunate as to Committees on Correspondence. Prior to tbe session of the Grand Lodge in 1900, Brother N. R

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Ruclde, Past Grand Master, the committee was called from his post of duty by the inevitable summons. Consequently there was no report fUl~nished for that year. At the annual meeting in May, 1900, Brother Thomas B. Long, P. G. M., was appointed to prepare a review. In July of the same year he passed away, and another vacancy was thus created__ Grand Master Holloway selt>cted the present incumbent, Brother Daniel McDonald, to perform the labor incident to .the position. He made no mistake in his selection, as is evidenced by thB lengthy and readable labors ~f the "Reviewer." He recognized his predecessors, "~rothers RucklB and Long, as two Df the most intelligent and best informed Masons" in the Grand Jurisdiction, The responsibility was felt to be a heavy one. How well he mBt the claims upon him may be learned by the reader who f.ollows the writBr of the report. Brother McDonald expresses a preference for "pen, pencil, scissors, and paste pot" as "es~ential helps in preparing a rByiew of the Proceedings" of Grand Lodges. "As you like it." Consonant with such preference, he has useo his "scissors" with generous liberality. His extracts are numerous. There is found in the report full and free comments upon the matters ~xamined. The Proceedings of our Eightieth Communication were kindly noticed, four pag~s being awarded us. He said Brother Briggs pre路 sented a "well written Address," and that Brother W. F. Packard, Grand Orator, "delivered a very chaste and finished oration." Terms of approbation were uttered in favor of the action Df our Grand LodgB touching "funerals" which may be attended by Masonic Lodges, where funerals are conducted by other than the Lodge to which the deceased belonged. Brother M~Donald thinks that a' "change of reviewers every few years would be beneficial to the Craft at large," as "atrophy" is liable to set in after long years of service. 1 am pleased to find a vigorous expression Df opinion against the custom of making Masons "at sight," or as it is often stated, "by virtue of the HIGH POWER in me vested." He said: "It is the duty of a Grand Master to execute the laws within his jurisdiction, not to set them aside, or assume prerogatives that he does not possess." This has been my contention for many years as a "Reviewer." Grand M~sters should obey the law, and not violate it by an unwarranted assumption, as is the case when such "high power" is exercised. Brother McDonald does not favor Masonic Homes, but prefers to have the money expended in their establishl,Ilent and maintenance applied by Lodges.' He said, "The history of the secul~r management of most of the Homes is a record of financial disaster." This is news to this writer. I have been an observer of the "management of most of the

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Homes" in this country for twenty-five years, and closely connected with one that he might class as "the average Masonic Home" for half that time. I am inclined to say that I have not yet seen the "record of financial disaster." On the contrary, the "management" of our Missouri Home has been quite the opposite. I think others belong; to the same class. ORLANDO W. BROW?'BACK, Pendleton, Grand Master. CALVIN W. PRA'l'I-IEH, Indianapolis, Grand Secretary. DANIEL McDoNALD, Plymouth, Com. on Cor. l\lOBTI:i\iER

NYE, PAST CHAND MASTEH.

I- am in receipt of a circular issued by order of Grand M:lster Orlando W. Brownback, bearing date of July 8" 1901, which announces the death of M. W. Bro. Mortimer Nye, Past Grand Master, who was stricken with paralysis, July 4th, and died on the 6th, in the ,sixty-third year of his age. While engaged very recently in reviewing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, I noticed the frequent appearance of the name of Brother Nye, who rendered reports as committeeman and member of the Bo~rd of Trustees of ,Grand Lodge property. In less than two months the startiing intelligence went forth that he had been called fro~ labor. In 1886, Brother Nye was elected Grand Master of Masons. Pr~yi.0us to this date he had served as Grand High Priest. The Grand Master said of him that he' had "filled all the offices to which he had been elected with rare ability." He had been honored by his fellow citizens, serving his generation wtth fidelity. In 1892 he was chosen Lieutenant Governor of his State. The Grand Lodge of .Indiana has suffered, heavy losses in the last short while. Three royal names have been stricken from the rolls of the living: Ruckle, Long, and Nye. "One by one they pass away-the Brothers of our adoption, the companions of our choice." The Reaper has been busy in the last year, taking from'the ranks Past Grand Masters and Grand Secreta.ries. Missouri extends sympathy to our brethren of Indiana.

INDIAN TERRITORV-1900. The Journal of 'the Twenty-Seventh Annual Communication, for 1900, did not reach me until late in the term--too late fOl~ my"review of that. year. The Session was held at Wagoner, Creek Nation, be路 ginning August 14, 1DOO. Minutes of three Special Communications

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appear in the journal on which occasions the Grand Lodge laid, with proper Masonic ceremony, the corner-stones of a church and two Masonic Halls. M. W. Bro. Peter B. Arthur, Grand Master, presided at the Annual Communication. R. W. Bro. J. S. Murrow was Grand Secretary, with a full complement of Grand Officers. . The Grand Secretary announced at the opening that representatives from seventy·eight Lodges were present out of the ninety-one Chartered Lodges on the roll. The membership in that jurisdiction was reported at 3,780, being a gain of 135. The income from dues and· other sources amounted to some $5,000. The Grand Secretary reported that returns had been received from all Chartered Lodges in the jurisdiction. He said: "The reports indicate a ·prosperous condition." The Grand Lodge was welcomed to the town of Wagoner by the Mayor. The Gl'and Lodge has an Orphan Fund amounting to something over $2,400, part of which is funded and bearing interest. The Address of the Grand Master, for some cause, was not delivered at the opening session of the Grand Lodge, but was preceded with quite an amount" of general business. Six Dispensations had been granted for the fDr.mation of new Lodges; five of these were chartered during the session of the Grand Body. Brother Murrow, in his report, spoke hopefully of the prospect looking to the erection of an Orphans' Home. He said the interest· and enthusiasm started at the last Communication had continued. and much success had attended the raising of funds. A full and ~x tended report was furnished by Brother Murrow, representative of the Grand Lodge,concerning the ·Washington Memorial service. On afternoon of the First Day, the Grand Master presented his ADDRESS,

Covering thirty-five pages, the major portion of which was occupied '.'lith officia.l decisions rendered by him during the term. He announced that through the kindness of Divine Providence, the Grand Lodge had not been called upon to mourn or register the death of any Past or Present Grand Officer during the year. A few visits were reported, numb.ers of· Special Dispensations had been granted, and other matters of local interest duly announced. The Journal is burdened with fifty-six official rulings. Concerning this work, which , seemed to have :::0 heavily encumh~red the Grand Ma·ster, h~ said that "We have now reached the vortex of the whirlwind of confusion, a partial· harvest or the question crop." The readers following him through his elaborated treatment of the fifty-six different subjects would be forced to the conclusion

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that the year's crop was large, attended with no little confu'sion, even though it werp. not a good year fo'r official decisions. Some of his rulings embodied jugicious and correct interpretation of Masdnic law aÂŁ generally applied; others were of local application, and need,no general mention. The Grand Lodge appointed one of its members Financial Agent of the Orphans' Home Fund of the Indian Territory. An oration was delivered during the session by Grand Orator, Brother Hamilton, in the presence of the general public at the Court House. The subject was "The 'rheological Ladder." He seemed fairly familiar with the distinctive rounds of that ladder. and treated his suhject with discretion and ability. There was no general report on Correspondence. Brother Murrow, Chairman of the Committee, rendered a statement covering two pages, in which he tl:eated of the general subject of Orphans' Homes, Gra.nd Lodge 'of Washington. and the Gran Dieta of Mexico. In his brief statement I find the following: "I am not sure that the action of the Grand Lodge, a few years ago, in deciding against reports on Correspondence, was' wise." Before the session closed, a resolution was adopted directing the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence to prepare a full report for the year 1901. Brother Murrow was appointed Chairman of that Committee.

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JOHN F. PARKEll, Davis, Grand Master. .T. S. MlJHJww, Atoka, Grand Secretary.

Since concluding my review of the Proceedings of the above Grand Lodge, notice has reached this' office that death had invaded 'the ranks of Grand Officers and taken therefrom their Senior Grand Warden. The circular states that "for the first time in many years we are ~al1ed upon to mourn the death of one of our Grand Officers. On June 18th our. well beloved Senior Grand \Varden, James Ray Sheeha.n, passed to that bourne from whence no traveler returns." He <,lied in Kansas City, but was buried at his home' in Vinita.

IOWA-1901. FIFTY'EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Several striking figures have disappeared from the lists of active workers in the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa. The venerable 'and longhonored Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. Theodore S. Parvin, is no more among men. The chaste and able thinker, Rev. Brother J. C. W. Coxe,

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D. D., Committee on Correspondence for several years past, has been dropped from the C'hairmanship of that Committee. M. W. Bro. E. C. Blackmar, P. G. M., and R. W. Bro. Wm. Elsom, P. G. Junior Warden, f;urrendered the working tools of the Craft during the year and laid down to rest. 'l'he Fifty-Eighth Annual Communication was held in 'the city of Davenport on the 4th day of June~ 1901. M. W. Bro. W. L. Eaton, G. M., present ~nd presiding, with other Grand Officers in attendance. Quite a number of Past Grand Officers, and representatives of 444 of the 489 Chartered Lodges were in attendance. Twelve' Lodges had been created U. D., and received Charters during the session. The Grand Lodge was welcomed to the hospitalities of Davenport by its Mayor. On the part of the Fraternity, an address was delivered by Brother Block. The response was made in behalf of the Grand Lodge by Gran'a Master Eaton. From the reports found in the Journal it is learned that there are ~0,324 members in the Lodges in that jurisdic路 tion, being a gain of 818 over the previous year. The income was reported at something over $26,000. The Grand Treasurer had handled some $49,000, disbursing amounts that reduced the cash on hand to $24,559. ADDRESS,.

An Address covering fifteen pages was presented by the Grand Master. After a chaste exordium, he called attention of the Grand Body to the loss sustained during the year, caused by the death of Past Grand Master Edwin C. BIackmar, who died in October, 1900, and was buried with G.rand Lodge honors, the Grand Master being present -and presiding. He said of Brother Blackmar, "No man was more respected in his own city, and no Brother will be more missed at the session of the Grand Lodge." It was the privilege of this writer to know Brother Blackmar in Iowa, and when he was a resident of the city of St. Louis, and I heartily indorse the tribute paid his memory by the Grand Master. Brother Elsom, Past Grand Junior Warden, died about the same time that Brother Blackmar was called away, and they were both buried on the same day. During the session of the Grand Lodge, two draped chairs upon the platform reminded the Brethren of the death of these devoted and honored Masons. Grand Master Eaton announced that prosperity everywhere was visible among the Subordinate, Lodges of the jurisdiction. He gave a recapitulation' from the reports of the year, and called attention to the number s'uspende'd for non-payment of dues. He thought something must be wrong when in these days of financial prosperity 622 members were suspended for non-payment of dues. I concur in

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his belief 路that the fault lies largely with the Lodge and negligent secretaries. If Lodge dues are regularly and promptly collected, members will feel that they have a vested interest in Lodges, and will not allow themselves to lose their Masonic standing. The Grand Master reported the Constitution of Lodges chartered at the last session. He reported the granting of dispensations 011 proper occasions and mentioned the fact that the prerogatives of Grand Masters are quite limited, so that he has no more power to violate the Constitution or set aside_ the law than the Masonic Brethren. His' views are ,in accord with our 'long and well established custom in Missouri, which forbids the granting of dispensations to, ballot out of time or confer degrees without the candidate showing approved proficiency. Our law-in Missouri' is rigid on these principles, and the Grand Master is forbidden to suspend the operation of any law of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. . The Grand Master s'aid that it would startle the members of the Grand Lodge if they lmew how much discord is created in Masonic Lodges by the unmasonic use of the black ball. While conceding the right' to cast a secret ballot, he said the right should never be exercised through unworthy and unmasonic motives. This is sound Masonic teaching. The right to vote implies the right-legally speakingto vote as you please, but doe& not carry with it the right to abuse the privilege. The Grand Master reported many complaints having come to him in regard to card playing in Masonic Halls. In such cases he advised the Brethren to preserve harmony among the Graft, and that card playing in halls used by Masons exclusively be put under condemnation of the law. GALVESTON.

When the cry for relief came up to our Iowa Brethren from that storm-swept city, the Grand Master issued a call for assistance from the Brethren and the sum of $1,300 was received in response to the cirC'ular and forwarded to the Masonic authorities for the relief of sufferers at Gaivest~n. The sum of $247 that had accrued from this call was sent to the fire-ruined city of Jacksonville, Fla. Various other matters of local moment were contained in the Address. which may be considered one of the practicai additions to the good works of Iowa Grand Masters. Extended reports were furnished from the Grand Custodian, Brother George B. Van Saun, and his coworkers and subordinate custodians. The venerable Grand Secretary, Brother Theodore S. Parvin, being absent and confined to his bed in great weakness, at Cedar'Rapids, the Grand Master mentioned a visit paid him a few days before the session. He described the great feeble-

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ness of Brother Parvin, yet, amidst the physical weakness the mind of th~ sufferer waS' as "clear as a mountain brook." From his bed of sickness, soon to De his death-bed, he sent a message of love and hope and admiration to his Fellow Craftsmen in Io,wa and elsewhere. ThiS' was a very tender message, and as it was perhaps among the last utterances of his venerable yâ&#x201A;Źars, I depart from my usual custom by clipping it for this report: GREETIl'G:

:i\fy heart is with you at Davenport. My spirit will be within the rooms where you hold your Grand Lodg-e sessions. 1 will mingle with you in soul, as I have in body all the years. But, oh, I am longing to be with yOIl. I had hoped, even almost to the last and against hope, that I might be able to be carried to Davenport and probably taken in a litter to the Grand Lodge room, that at least I mi~ht see and hear my brethren once more. But this was not to be. My strength is almost gone, and I can only send through you this message. Tell the brethren in Iowa that it is my last behest that they live up to the teachings of the fraternity. that they may be l\lasons in fact as well as in name. And tell them also that if they desire to p~rpetuate my memory, if I have done anything which deserves 'recognition, that they carryon the work I have begun in the Grand Lodge Library. Lctit be my monument, and at the same time an enduring monument for Masonry in Iowa. Into that institution my whole soul and the best years of my life have b~en woven.

The Grand !\laster said: "This comes to you as a whisper from the Borderland, poS'sibly the last message from one who ,loves you, and whom you know, and all the 30,ODO Masons of Iowa have loved and revered through all the years." A document was presented by P. G. M. Dewey and, adopted and the same ",'as conveyed to Brother Parvin by a visiting committee of which Brother Dewey was the chairman. In a subsequent part of the Proceedings said committee reported having visited their venerated Grand Secretary, findi~g him barely alive but. menta}ly clear and still full of love for his Brethren, who sent by the committee his response to their loving message. Since the foregoing transaction occurred Brother Parvin has "fallen asleep." At the election of Grand Officers the ballot was dispensed with in the election of Grand Secretary, and Grand Master Eaton authorized to cast the vote for Brother Parvin, which was done. This elâ&#x201A;Ź(;tion was reported t? Brother Paryin by telegram, and his acceptance was wired to the Grand Lodge, with thanks for his re-election, and appointing his son, Newton R. Parvin, as Deputy Grand Secretary for the year. Past Grand Master Dewey offered a resolution which was adopted, anticipating the death of t.he Grand Secretary and Librarian, Brother Parvin, and providing that the Deputy Grand Secretary, j'ust appointed, s'hould offic!ate as Grand Secretary and Librarian during the remainder of the year and receive the same salary for his services as had been paid to his father. Various reports are found in the Proceedings more or leS's extended, espe~ially that of the Committee on AppealS'. One case was

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particularly noticeable in which very grave charges had been preferred against the W. M. of one of the Lodges. The finding of the committee was that the accused be declared "guilty" and that h'e be suspended from all the rights and privileges of Masonry. A resolution was unanimously adopted instructing the Grand Tiler to purchase a United States flag for the Grand Lodge, such flag to be carried at the head of the line at all public processions and be displayed at all the sessions of the Gran:d Lodge in the Grand East. The payroll for the session amo'unted' to some $7,00,0.

An extended report is found in the Journal respecting their magnificent library, which is by all odds the best collection of its kind in the Uni~ed States, if not in the world. From that report we learn that the only librarian the Grand Lodge ever had .was the beloved Grand Secretary, Theodore S. Parvin. The enterprise originated with him, and it has been his idol through all the years. It is said that his personal contrib'utions had been greater than those of any Brother present. The library building was erected in 1884, when the library consisted of little else than books. At the present time the library contains from 15,000 to 17,000 volumes of Masonic reports and mis,cellaneous Masonic works, and over 20,000 specimens in the museum, with perhaps 7,000 books of a miscellaneouS' nature. Truly Brother Parvin reared a monument in the years of a long, laborious life that will live through all centuries. A present was made to the library of a gold-headed cane and a Grand Master's apron, formerly the property of Past Grand Master McCleary, which, in behalf of his two surviving daughterS', was turned over to the Grand Lodge Library. At the installation, of the Grand Officers, the venerable Brother Parvin being absent, Grand Master Eaton said: "1 believe that if" ever the spirit of mortal passed, during life, from its habitation of clay, that the spirit of Theodore S. Parvin is in the chair and with us upon this stage, and is a part and portion of thiS' Grand Lodge; and therefore 1 shall exercise my prerogative, as Grand Master, for the last time, and declare installed in this vacant chair the present spirit of Theodore Sutton Parvin." ThiS' closed the labors and ceremoni.es of the Fifty-Eighth Annual Session of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. On learning of the death of' Brother Parvin and finding it impossible to attend his funeral, which] greatly desired, I wired our Grand Master and requested him to go. He telegraphed me that it was impoS'sible fo!' him to leave. 1 then wired. the sympathies of the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

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CORRESPO~VEl'\CE.

With the incoming administration a change ,vas m.ade in the Committee on Correspondence. MyoId friend and beloved Brother,' Rev. J. C. W. Coxe, D. D., disappears as completely as though he wef(~ no longer among the living. His successor was appointed by the new Grand Master. In 1893 Brother T. S. Parvin, who had written the reports on Correspondenlce for the Grand Lodge of Iowa for nearly fifty years, desired to be relieved of that labor; such relief was accorded him by the Grand Master, who appointed Brother Coxe early in the year to write the report. . Brother Parvin said that it had been forty-eight years since he wrote his first report and was glad to cast the mantle of Reporter upon other shoulders. He furnished an interesting -preface ,to the review prepared by Brother Coxe and introduced his' successor in complimentary terms. Brother Parvin closed his long labors as a reviewer by saying: "Life is too short to harbor ill-will toward a Brother Reporter, and we do not care to carry into the grave the remembrance of an unkind word spoken or written." Such sentiment as this deserves to be perpetuated, as the author of it is now resting quietly in the grave In my welcome to Brother Coxe, - who submitted his first report to the Grand Lodge of Iowa in June, 1893, I remarked that to an observant reader, at first glance, he. appeared as a very capable reviewer, one who evinced the tr'ue Masonic spirit. In the nine reports that he has furnished I have had no occasion to change thiS' estimate of the distinguished author of Masonic reports for his Grand Lodge. I express to him the same fraternal good wishes and affection that I have entertained during the nine years of his service. I regret to part with such a .charming ~riter and beloved Brother, and close my review on Correspondence for the year by the simple . remark that his successor is welcomed into the Guild fraternally, with the hope that he may fill tlie full measure of expectation justified by his appointment. .JULIUS

J. BAKER, Ottumwa. Grand Master. R. PARVIX, Cedar Rapids, Acting Grand Secretary. E. MORCOMDE, Cedar Rapids, Com. on Correspondence.

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KA NSAS-1901. THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Was held in the city of '\Vichita, commencing February 20th. M. W. Bro. Charles J. Webb was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Albert K. Wilson, Grand Secretary. A full complement of Grand Officers was present, with eight Past Grand Masters, a large number of Representatives of other Grand Lodges, and a full representation of the Subordinate Lodges; of these there are on the roll 362, embracing a membership of 21,601. A gain was reported of 861 for the year. A very taking picture of Grand Master Webb forms the fl'ontispiece of the Journal. Having met Brothel' Webb at our Grand Lodge in Kansas City in 1899. his face is strikingly familiar. ADD),:ES::;.

The Address of the M. W. Grand Master, Brother Vlebb, was comparatively brief, but none the less practical and instructive. His exordium was charmingly attractive. Referring to prepared timbers of Lebanon and' Ashlars dressed and squared in the quarries for temple uses, he presented the question to the Craft assembled, "What bring we here with which God will be pleased in building the ::\1J,01'al Temple of Freemason'ry?" . 'rhe Address contains the sad announcement that the scythe of Time had cut down, since the last Annual Communication, two Past Grand Masters and qne Past Deputy Grand Master. R. W. Bro. Cyrus K. Holladay, Past Deputy Grand Master, died in Topeka in March, 1900. M. W. Bro. Cy/us E. Sheldon died in the same city in April, 1900. M. W. Bro. M. S. Adams, who was Grand Master in 1867 of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, died in Canon City, Col., on Christmas Day, l~OO. It was the pleasure of this writer to have met M. W. Bro. Adams at his delightful home at Leavenworth in 1867, when he was serving the Craft in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas as their Grand Master. His gentlemanly bearing, fraternal spirit and genial kindness have never been forgotten by myself. Due and proper tributes were p~id to these deceased worthies by the Committee on Necrology. The Address of Grand Master Webb may be summarized briefly as follows: Schools of Instruction; Lodges constituted under Char路 tel'; one Lodge created U. D.; and donations made by him and after路 ward approved by the Grand Lodge of $500, for the relief of the distressed Masons of Galveston, Tex. The Masonic Home was not

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forgotten. Official visits reported. The laying of corner-stones men· tioned, and other matters of local interest to the Craft of that Jurisdiction. Grand Master Webb was congratulated by the Committee on Address, and the Grand Lodge considered fortunate in securing such an able Craftsman, whose work it was declared "Will bear the test of the Overseer's square." A decision was rendered, and approved by the Grand Lodge, to the effect that the only part of Degrees that can be conferred 'upon more than one candidate at the same time is the Second Section of the Fellow' Craft Degree. This is in exact accord with the law of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. As appreciative of the valuable services rendered by M. 'V. Bro. Webb during his term as Grand Master, a magnificent jewel, handsomely engraved and containing the names of the donors, was presented to him. The record says that although taken by surprise ano partly overcome by his emotion, he responded briefly and most fittingly. GHAND SECl:ETARY.

Brother' Albert K. Wilson, the amiable a'nd superb' Grand Secretary, submitted quite a lengthy report, embracing general matters, and a complete financial statement. His work was approved by the Committee on Reports of Grand Officers. It is learned from the report of Brother Wilson, that returns from all Lodges for the year 1900 had been received except the "baby lodge, U. D." Brother Wilson said of the condition of the Fraternity in the State, "It is gratifying to report that the Craft of Kansas has never enjoyed a more prosperous year in their history." The record of work done in 1900 far exceeds that of any previous year, and the net gain is greater than that of any year since the organization of the Grand Lodge." Upon his recommendation that a flag be displayed in open Lodge at Stated meetings, it was ordered "That it shall be the duty of each Lodge within this Grand Jurisdiction to procure and display in the Lodge· room, at each Communication, a United States Flag." The writer is on record touching the display of our country's flag in the Lodge Room, and has been for many years. It has been my pleasure to make presentations of the "Flag of the free heart's only home, by angel hands to valor given" to many of tbe Lodges of this jurisdiction. An invitation was extended to, and accepted by, the Grand Lodge to visit the Kansas Masonic Home, and the time set for Bueb visit.

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ORATION.

The Grand Orat.or, Brother S. S. Estey, delivered an Address covering ten pages of the printed Proceedings. It was honored by a request for its publication, and was a good talk. Past Grand Master Henry C. Loomis wa~ presented, by the Grand Lodge, with a Past Grand Master's jewel. Brother Webb delivered the presentation address. Brother Loomis a.ccepted the tribute of his Brethren, so cordially tendered,. and then said that it was too much for him, and he must not keep it fDr himself. He said, "Sooner or later I must submit to the weight of years. I cannot take this memento, and I beg that you will receive it from me, that it may become the property of the Grand Lodge." This was done, and a resolution adopted declaring that the memento be made the official jewel of the Grand Lodge, and that a picture of it, with the desire o'f the donor, be printed in the Proceedings, all of which was carefully carried out. There Is an interesting report by. the Board of the Masonic Home. A statement is found in said report that the total number in the Home, the first of' the year, was forty-four, and that the cost of maintaining the inmates of the Home, the past year, per capita, was $2.69 per week. Following the installation of Grand Officers and appointments of Standing CommitteeS', the Grand Lodge was closed in AMPLE FORM. on the afte~'noon of the Second Day. CORRESPONDENCE.

The annual review was prepared by M. W. Bro. John C. Postlethwaite, P. G. M., and covers 221 pages. He had examined and reported upon the Proceeding~ of all the Grand Lodges in the United States and Canada, together with brief statements concernIng several Foreign Grand Bodies. This is the fourth report of Brother Postlethwaite. He came into the Guild a few years ago, following writers, who had preceded him, of eminence and ability, such as Brothers Brown and Miller, and soon won his spurs. He now occupies a high seat in lhe annual gatherings of the Guild. His introduction embraced views of the good worl{s of Masonry in the past, and an optimistic outlook for the future, and said: !'OpPDrtunities for the enlargement of the beneficent offices of Masonry are constantly opening up, all of which are promptly met with a hearty and generous response." In the preparation of his report, he said that his chief aim had been to interest the Craft in the true aim and principles of Masonry. In doing this, he appropriated largely from the efforts of others. I trust his prayer may be answered evermore,

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"that the standard of Masonry may be. elevated., and become a greater power as an instrument of God, and a blessing, to humanity." His exordiu~ was beautified by some most appropriate quotations from a' poet who said: "A century of progress, of morals and of peace; a century of light and life, when genius shall toil; a century of Masonry, when all over the world the banner of our Order ~hall proudly unfurl." . The \vork of Brother Postlethwaite is a very accurate as well as close review 路of the doings of all Grand Lodge Proceedings examined by him. He did not hesitate to use the scissors, and there is found in his work ample quotations, duly seasoned with pertinent comments. Our Journal for 1900 received more than a complimentary consid.eration, six pages being employed in examining our work, in which ample justice W?S done to the transactions of Missouri. His review of the Address of Grand Master Briggs was very complete, all points of interest contained therein being duly noted. In his comment on the oration of Rev. Brother W. F. Packard, Grand Orator, he styled it "An able Address." Two pages of his space were filled with extracts from said oration. Brother Postlethwaite very 'positively protested against the custom that has too long prevailed in Missouri wherein Committees on Grievances and Appeals-have incorporated in their reports evidence and charges to the fullest possible extent. Brother Postlethwaite, like myself, cannot see wherein Masonry is to be benefited by such statements. . It is no credit to Missouri that the Masonic world Rhould see such extended statements of vile cases that are tried by the Grand Lodge, and nobody is improved by the reading of such matter. I have long since urged that nothing further should be printed for publication than the statement that charges had been preferred, tr'ial had, and an appeal submitted. The committee should then declare its finding, and announce its verdict. If the committee wants to back and support. a verdict by statements and argument, let it be understood that such elaboration of views should not go into the published Proceedings.

Speaking of my report on Correspondence, he approvingly endorsed comments made by this writer on the action of a certain Grand Lodge defending the granting of license to saloon-keepers because the State .laws authorized such' things. 'Brother Postlethwaite very truly said, "We have repeatedly declared that the principles of Masonry cannot be exemplified in a true and elevating sense by the dispenser of that which tends to counteract the influence of the teachings of Masonry, degrades citizenship, and destroys the home. and we believe that as soon as Masonry and Masons become

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wholly divorced from the sale of intoxicants, the standard of Masonry will be elevated to that position to which it rightly belongs." It is a very great pleasure to this writer to find so able, ~nd hightoned a writer as our Kansas Brothel', a' co-worker, in line with him on the morals of Freemasonry. Brothel' Postlethwaite was,perhaps, unduly complimentary to this writer, but not more appreciative of my work than I am of his ability, charactel', and success in the department of Correspondence. He announces thafthe latch-string of the Grand Lodge of Kansa~ is always extended to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and hopes for the time when this Grand Secretar;y may pay them a visit. With an excerpt from my conclusion he close;;; his very courteous and fraternal review of Missouri. In concluding his work, he prayed thus: "May those of us, while we remain, be admonished to redouble our diligence in earnest endeavor to raise the standard of Masonry Lo its highest, and best, and holiest sph路ere of usefulness, in its loving manifestation to all mankin~." To this devout supplication the Missouri committee utters a deep and hearty Amen.I am disgruntled. At the close of the Grand LOdge, the Grand Master appointed a Committee on Correspondence of five members, and, strange to say, left off the name of our Brother John C. Postlethwaite, Past Grand Master. This frequent change of Committees i~ not productive of the results desired to be obtained in maintaining the system of Foreign Correspondence in Grand Lodges. PEHHY

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M. HOIBIKGTON, Newton, Grand Master. K. 'Vll,I:WN, Topeka, Grand Secretary.

KENTUCKY-1900. The Centennial Communication was held in Library Hall, Louisville, beginning October 16, 1900. On路 Octoher 16, 1800, representatives of four Chartered Lodges met. in Lexington to establish the Gran.d Lodge of Kentucky. Centennial services were held as above indieated in Louisville "in the presence of 2,500 Masons and their families." The ceremonies were held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when a eharming pr.ogramme was rendered, principally by the children of the Masonic Horne. An Address was delivered by the Grand Master, Brother J. A. Ramsay. The occasion must have been one of unusual interest, for it embraced a review of the history of that Grand Lodge for a well-rounded century.

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The Grand Secretary furnished a synopsis of events that had marked the century yeHr. Among others he mentioned complete provision for the purchase of real estate to establish a Home for the Aged Freemasons of Kentucky, about $50,000 having been raised f<)1' that purpose. The statement was furnished that the Grand Lodge has, directly and indirectly, given to the Masonic Widows and Orphans' Home the grand total of $888,900. Brother Grant said, "This is a very creditable summary for the Centennial year." The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, it was stated, is the parent of more than 700 Lodges, "whose offspring are musical in their harmonies of Brotherly Love 9.nd Relief." As the child of Virginia, Kentucky planted the seeds of Masonry and Morality west of the Alleghenies. That Grand Jurisdiction produced great men who have occupied the chair of Grand Master during its history; some of these have filled'the pulpit, the bench, the halls of Legislature, State and National, Representative; abroad, and the Presidential Cabinet. Brother Grant concluded his brief sketch by saying~ "Then have we not cause to honor our Grand Lodge on this One Hundredth Anniversary of its birth?" GRA,,)) OFFICERS PRESENT.

At the opening of the One Hunn.redth Annual Session there were present. M. W. Bro. J. A. Ramsay, Grand Master, and H. B. Grant, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers. The record shows that there are twenty-one living Past Grand Masters, sixteen of whom were in attendance at the seasion, Representatives were present from nearly all of the 469 Lodges. 'l'he.membership of the .jurisdiction footed up 19,870, being a gain of 1,080. The Grand Secretary had received on account of Grand Lodge dues over $19,000, and for the Masonic Home something over $20,000, aggregating nearly $40,000, contributed by Masons of Kentucky to the support of their Masonic institutions. ADDRESS â&#x20AC;˘.

Grand Master Ramsay presented an annual message to the Grand BodY<99vering twenty-four pages. In opening, he said, "I welcome you to' the One Hundredth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge." He further said, "I am happy to report the Order in this State as prosperous and in full swing toward a glorious destiny." He reported fifteen official rulings made during the term all of which were approved by the Committee on. Jurisprudence except one which had reference to disagreement between Lodges as to the division ot territory. The decision was not affirmed, because, I presume, the G. L.Ap.-5.

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law settles the dividing lines between two Lodges. His official rulings, severally, were much in accord with our Missouri regulations. The Address contained a review of financial matters, in which it was stated he had forwarded to the sufferers at Galveston the sum of $500. This act was duly approved by the Grand Lodge. Grand Maste~ Ramsay absolutely refused to grant dispensation to Lodges to confer degrees out of time, saying that the law prohibited any such exercise of a'uthQrity on his part. He had, for sufficient cause, arrested ,the Charters of a number of Lodges. A brief description was given of the "isit of the delegation to Washington Centennial. Divers and sundry matters of local sort appear in the Address which need riot be mentioned here. He reported the death of P. G. Master J. SpE>ed Smi th.- who died on the 7th of February, 1900. Speaking of the departed, 路the Grand Master said: "In the death of Brother Smith, the Craft has lost an earnest, sincere, true man." A memorinl page was set apart in honor of the deceased Brother. Due attention was paid at some length to spurious Grand,Lodges in Ohio and in Kentucky. in the State of Ohio he reported there were thirtythree clandestine Lodges, and probably one dozen in Kentucky. The Grand Lodges, in both cases, are made up of expelled Masons, who now hold office in these clandestine bodies. NEW LODGES.

Seven Lodges had been created U. D. by the Grand Master, and 'were duly chartered, during the session. The "Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home" was declared to be "the pride and boast of Kentucky Masons." Grand Master Ramsay said: "There is not, in all the world, a grander Charity. It is in no sense our asylum,but is essentially a HOME, and a home in the ~weetest acceptation of that beautiful word. It has done more to glorify Kentucky Masonry and win admiration from the profane than any institution within our borders." A history of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky is in course of preparation by that tireless and laborious worker, H. B. Grant, Grand Secretary. This work, as undertaken by Brother Grant, is highly commended by the Grand Master. SALE OF MASONIC TEMPLE.

ThiiO old meeting place of the Grand Lodge of,Kentucky for nearly a. half century has been sold. The Grand" Lodge oWned bonds and stock in the Temple ,to the amount of over $100,000, but generously gave it all to the Masonic Horne as an endowm~nt fund. In conse-

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quence of the sale of the property, the Grand Lodge was compelled to seek other quarters. The Grand Master recommended that inasmuch as the Home has a large amount of money seeking investment, that the income may he used for the support of the children of the institution, it was deemed proper that the resources held hy the Home be secured and used for the erect~on of a new Masonic Temple. Later information indicates to this writer that a desirable location for the new building has been secured, the corner-stone laid, and the project is being pnshed to an early completion. In his conclusion, Grand Master Ramsay paid a just tribute to "Brother H. B. Grant, our efficient ancl devoted Grand Secretary." The Address of the Grand Master' was duly' referred and reported upon in terms of commendation. The report of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer fo~lowed, showing the financial state of affairs in that jurisdiction. A full and valuable report was made by the Committee on Masonic Jurisprudence. Said eommittee commended the Grand Master for refusing to grant dispensations to confer Degrees out of time, his action being plainly in accord with the Constitution of the Grand Lodge. A very interesting report was furnished by the Com,mittee on Masonic" Home. It is learned that there are in the Home, .77 boys, 120 girls and 14 widows. making 11 total number in the Home family of 211. Well did the committee say: "The orphan's cry has been hushed; the widow's tears have been dried, defenceless heads have been protected; tottering and enfeebled frames have been supported, and souls have been saved by the earnest and zealous work in this commonwealth of Masons." The committee challenged the attention of the world to the work done by the Home, and declared that no one informed of the great beneficence of the institution can declare' that the Masonic Fraternity denies the existence of God, or that 'Masons are unchristian in their tenets or practices. It may be truly said that the Hand Divine fs certainly seen in the designs and work of the Masons of Kentucky. The Committee on Necrology paid a brief tribute to their departed Brother, P. G. Master J. Speed Smith. An order was passed by the Grand Lodge that the sum of $50 be expended in the. purchase of jewels for their Past GrandMasters, each jewel not to exceed in cost that amount.' rIhe installation of Grand Officers concluded the business of th~ One Hundredth Session, w~e~ it w~s closed in 'AMPLE FOHM. CORRESPONDENCE.

One year ago I most cordially welcomed back to his old position in the Guild, M. W: Bro. James W. Staton, and recorded the fact that .-I "

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he had been continued in charge of the Department of Correspondence. 1 now take up his report for 1900. which covers 132 pages. Having been admonished by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary to make a short report, and it being Centennial year, he deemed it best to conform to the admonition of his superior officers. An examination of the work plainly evidences that Brother Staton has not lost his reportorial skill, nor diminished in his capacity as a reviewer. The report embraces very few clippings from the Journals reviewed. being almost wholly written. The production is in keeping with all his past efforts, furnishing a complete review of the transactions of all Grand Lodges that have passed under his notice. Our Proceedings for 1899 received the usual compliment, being awarded. some th~'ee pa.ges. Our work, like others examined, was. completely summarized. Appreciative notice was made of the Address of Grand~Master Allen and the Oration of Brother Dr. Boyd. He did not keep "tab" on his figures._ having announced that dispensations for five :new Lodges were granted by the Grand Master, but said elsewhere, "Twelve Lodges U. D. received Charters." The first statement was correct, and the last one could not have been realized, as there were no twelv~ Lodges U. D. to receive Charters. My report on Correspondence received very courteous attention. An expression of a complimentary sort from Brother Staton is most highly appreciated. It affords me much pleasure to record the statement made by him that $50.000 had been pledged for the founding of the "Old Masons' Home and Infirmary." This w:il1 add another wreath to the already well-crowned brow of Kentucky Masonry. He said, "The report of the Missouri Masonic Home seems to show that elegant institution is in a flouriRhing condition. Long may it be so." He closed his labors by announcing nothing but the best and kindest fraternal feelings for Brother Reporters, and bids' us all an "affectionate adieu until next time." I take similar leave of my valued Brother and estaemed friend, Brother Staton, and record my satisfaction that he is continued-Chairman of the Committee on CorresP.onden<:e. -. \ I - WM. C: ~CCHORD, Springfield, Grand Master. fl. B. GRANT, Louisville, Grand Secretary.

LOUISIANA-1901. The Eighty-Ninth Annual Communication was held in the Masonic 'Temple, city of New Orleans, beginning the 11th day of February. There were present M. W. Bro. Robert H. Cage, Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Richard Lambert, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers.

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There were present four Past Grand Masters, and the representatives of a large number of Grand Lodges.• On roll call representatives of ,seventy-eight of the Chartered Lodges of the jurisdiction answered to their names. Eighty-four of the 138 Lodges on the roll were represented' during the session. 'The membership of the jurisdiction is reported at 5,i57. The income from dues, rents, etc., footed up some $24,000. The assets of the Grand Lodge amount to $143,387. ADDRESl'l.

The Address of Brother Cage opened with a review of the past history of the Grand Lodge. He stated that in June, 1812, the Grand Lodge was organized with five Lodges, one of ythich had been char· tered by the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, and four by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has created Lodges in the, States of Texas and Arkansas, out of which Grand Lodges were subsequently formed in those jurisdictions. The Grand Master recorded the death of R. W. Bro. W.. D. Hall, D. D. G. M", whom he declared to have been "a trne and faithful Brother." SpeRking of the State of the Order, the Grand Master said: "Judging from the returns of the constituted Lodges that have come up to the present time, I am pleased to note that the condition of the Craft is in every way most satisfactory." He had created three Lodges L. D., which were duly chartered at this session of the Grand Lodge. One Lodge which had for a long time been in a state of <leeay. surrendered its Charter. It is noted that a deep and earnest spirit pel:vaded the entire fraternity in the Grand Jurisdiction, speaking well for the future oJ Freemasom'y in Louisiana. The Grand Master also stated that relations with foreign jurisdictions were of the mo~.t pleasant and fraternal character, except with the Grand Lodge of Washington, which remains in its former status as left hy this Grand Lodge at its last session. The Grand Mas· ,tel' said: "It will so remain until the Grand Lodge of Washington recedes from the position taken by it some three' years ago on the subject of clandestine Masons." 'The Grand Master did not report any official decisions for consideration of the Grand Lodge. While man,y questions 'had come up for Gonsidel'ation, they \vere easily answered by reference to the laws in existence. When the'terrible disaster befell the Masons and citizens of t.he ill-fated city of Galveston, Grand.Master Cage promptly forwarded -$hOO for the relief of the sufferers, and sent out a circular to the fraternity in the State asking contributions. This call was responded to by the Brethren to the amount of $685, making a total

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of benefactions from the Masons of Louisiana of $1,185. For a small, debt-burdened jurisdiction, our Louisiana Brethren responded nobly to the cry of distress that came up from the wave-washed city of Texas. Numerous visits ,were reported by the Grand Master during' his term. 'FINANCE.

The Grand Master treating of the financial condition of the Fraternity and Grand Lodge, said: "To the praise of the Masons of Louisiana for their noble and self-sacrificing spirit, I am enabled to report that the financial condition of this Grand Lodge is all that we could have looked for, and better than we expected." From the statements furnished by himself and the Committee on Finance, it is learned that $10,000 of Grand Lodge bonds had been redeemed and (;ancelled during th~ year. The Grand Master expressed the hope t.hat in March, following the session, they would be. able to retire $10,000 more of the bonds. He further stated that outside of current expenses and the bonded debt, the Grand Lodge did not owe a dollar, and every reason exists to believe that in the next three years their entire indebtedness will be wiped out. ' This sounds like good news from a far country. No Grand .Jurisdiction in the land has been more heavily burdened, and worse handi, capped hy debt than the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. The Fraternity of that State deserve everlasting praise for their heroic efforts to pay off their heavy indebtedness, and finally to stand emancipated before the MaS()nic world as to all financial embarrassment. The Grand Master concluded his very e;'{~ellent business Address by expressing appreciation of the valuable service and labors of the Grand Secretary, Brother Lambert. At this point I may introduce a very pleasing episode that took place in a personal' way between Brother Lambert and myself of recent date. Returning from his visit at Kansas City, where he attended the meeting of the "Shriners," he walked into this office and handed me his cal'd. The surprise was as delightful as, it was complete. Never haviIJ,g met him before, the impression had grown on me that be was quite a young man, and, like myself, wearing age and the burden ,'of official responsibility lightly upon' youthful shoulders. His ag'e', aside, he is:one of the most genial and companionable Grand Lodge Officers I have met in an extended acquaintance and varied association in the Masonic world. We, had a good, oldfashioned, long-time, fraternal chat together, when he was compelled to leave hurriedly on his way to the far Southland. I shall always appeciate his visit, quite as much for his interesting and entertaining manlier as from his official call and association.

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Brother Lambert's ,report to the Grand Lodge, as Grand Secre. tary, contained the detail of general business, and a complete exhibit of financial affairS'. The Board of Directors of the Masonic Temple furnished a full statement of the affairs of that institution. It is learned that the bonds ordered to be called in after the Grand Lodge session, will reduce their debt to $34,100. Valuable assets belonging to that Grand Lodge may be judged by the amount of insurance carried on their property and its belongings, amounting to $84,400. The Louisiana Relief Board reported in detail, showing that the receipts had been some $1,700. The outlay left a balance on hand of about $700. The Grand Lodge donated $100 for a fund being raised with which to erect a monument to P. G. M. John Q. A. Fellowes. The busin~.ss of the session was closed with election and installation of Gran<l.~.Lpd~~ Officers.

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The report on Correspondence, covering seventy-two pages, was the work of the Rev. Herman C. Duncan, Grand Chaplain. The work is well freighted with excerpts. ~'he report exhibits large familiarity with, and appreciation of, the scissors as an assistant committee man. The comments of the committee were, as far as observed, in line with the clippings. I have seen no report so abundantly supplied with extra.d s from the Journals reviewed. The committee adopted what is known as the "Topical plan." Of this method I have no appreciation, and no compliments to offer. The report of Brother Duncan is very topical. I suppose he prefers that method of preÂˇ paring a report, following the precedent of his illustrious predecessor, M. W. Bro. J. Q. A. Fellowes, P. G. M. It is my recollection that Brother Ji'ellowes was the first member of the reportorial guild who adopted a topical style of preparing reports. It is a method not favorably regarded by the Guild generally, and but few have followed it.. Some who adopted that metholl have abandoned the same. The Rev. Herman C. Duncan was reappointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. The Grand Master and Grand Secretary were re-elected, and both reside in the city of New Orleans.

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MARYLAND-1900. This Grand Lodge holds annual and semi-amiual sessions. The Semi-Annual Communication was held in Baltimore on the 8th da'y of May, 1900. It is called by the Grand Secretary its "T,wo Hundred and Twenty-Seventh Stated Communication." M. W. Bro. Thomas J. Shyrock, Grand Master, was pres-ent, and presided, with R. W. Bro. Jacob A. Medairy, Grand Se~retary, and other Grand Officers. The usual quota of Grand Officers were present, with Past Grand Offic8rs, Grand Representatives, and what the Grand Secretary calls "a due representation of Lodges." The record says, "The M. W. Grand MaS'ter reported the dispensations, appointments, and deaths." This was followed by the report of the Grand Secretary, showing that he had received $17,116, and had paid the same to the Grand Treasurer. He also reported as still due the Grand Lodge of Maryland, .$1,872. Membership of Lodges, 8,575. A Charter was granted to a Lodge which had served the proper time on pr8bation U.

The Annual Communication was held on the 20th day of November, 1900, and is styled the "One .Hundred. and Fourteenth A.nnual Session." _ The Grand Master was absent for the first time during his fifteen years' service as Grand Master. The Grand Secretary stated that a letter had betH1 received from the Grand Master, Brother Thos. J. Shryock, from,some place in Michigan, where he was ,beiht:treated for rheumatic trouble, who expressed his sincere regret at being unable to meet the Brethren in Grand Communication. On motion of Rev. Dr. Henry Branch, Grand Chaplain, a telegram was ordered sent to t.he Grand Master expressing s-orrow at his absence, and forwarding heartiest greetings and good wishes. The Grand Master furnished an Address, which was read by the Depnt.y Grand Master. In it I find the statement that "During the past year, Peace and ProsperitY,have been with us. ThEil,=Fraternity has prospered, and is prospering; never was there more a~tivity in our Lodges throughout the whole State." He repQr.t~d an official visit made by himself and other Grand Officers to th~' Gi-and Lodge of Virginia at the Memorial Service held at Mt. Vernon in honor of our distinguished Brother Mason, George Washington'. He reported to the Grand Lodge the death of Brother Wm. H. Clarke, Past Deputy Grand Master, who died iti the sixty-eighth year of his age. A record is found of the dispensations granted by the Grand Master, several of which were to confer Degrees out of time. He stated that during the year he had not l?een called upon to make any decisions on prin-

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ciples of :l\Iasonic law. That must bE' an intelligent and well-governed Body of Masons in the State of Maryland. Information was furnished in the Address that the Fraternity throughout the city, during the mouth of August past, were startled to learn that their Temple 'was endangered by reason of the destruc· tion by fire of a large fact~ry immediately in the rear of it. The Grand Secretary delivered his annual report at this session, showing the sum of $19,476 received from all sources. He had made the further announcement that there was still due, .from the various Bodies occupyipg. their Temple, I presume, the ~unl of $1,872. On motion of Rev. Brother Branch, $100 was voted to Brother Schultz'for his service in writing the report on Correspondence, and $40 for an amanuensis. At this session the Grand Officers were elected. Owing to the absence of the Grand Master elect, Brother Shryock, the Grand .Lodge '\vas called off until such time as he could be present. On December· H, 1900, the Grand Lodge was CAI.LED TO LAHOR, when the installation took place. Grand Master Shryock, after his installation, addressed the Brethren thanking them for their continued confidence in re-electing him Grand Master, and expressed the hope that he would be able to render- good service for the honor bestowed. The Gnmd Senior \Vard.en, Brother S. B. Medairy, announced that on the 27th of Febhlary, 1901, Brother Shryock will have reached the age of fifty years, and t.hat it would be a proper thing for the Grand Lodge to tak€' notice of the fact. by i'>howing its appreciation of his services during the fifteen years of successful labor in promoting the interest of the Grand Lodge of Maryland. ~ resolution was offered that a committee be appointed to prepare a suitable testimonial of regard and esteem for Grand Master, Brother Thomas J. Shryock. The motion was adopted. I am pleased to see among the appointments of officers, that the Grand Master again assigne!l my Rev. Brother, Henry Branch, D.D., to the position of Grand Chaplain. CORHEsroNOEXCE.

The anl1lj~l review was presented by Brother Edward T. Schultz, Chairman qf the Committee, in which he employed 112 pages, and exami,ne:ci, the Procee~ings of fifty-three Grand Lodges. Missouri was not in it. His report was submitted to the Grand Lodge on the 20th of November. Nearly one month prior to that, I forwarded to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Maryland our Annual Pro· ceedings. Brother Schultz, being afflicted with blindness, was aided in his WOl Ii by a reader and amanuensis, enabling him to prepare

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the report. He sairt it was scarcely necessary to advert to the difficulty and disadvantage under which he had labored to prepare the report, and crav'ed indulgence of readers, both at home and abroad. I beg to assure him, as in the past, of my very great sympathy for him in his continued and unrelieved affliction. The report is in every way creditable to the author. A good portion of it is occupied with well ~hosen extracts from the Journals reviewed. These are seasoned with appropriate comments. THo~rAs

J. SHRYOCK, Baltimore, Grand Master. JACOB H. MEDAIRY, Baltimore, Grand Secretary. EDWAHD T. SCHULTZ, Baltimore, Chairman Com. on Cor.

MASSACHUSETTS-1900. The Grand J-;,odge of Massachusetts holds divers quarterly sesf;'ions tiuring each year. Attention is called to the transactions of the Quarterly session held in Masonic Temple, City of Boston, on the 12th day of December, 1900. M. W. Bro. Charles T. Gallagher, Grand Master, presided, and Sereno D. Nickerson was "Recording Grand Secretary." There were present a large number of Past Grand Officers and representatives of fifty-six Lodges. ADIna:ss. The Grand Master s3id in his Address that there were 236 Lodges in the jurisdiction, including four in Chili and one in China. The number of members is 41,019, being a gain over the previous year of 1,148. The Grand Master stated that "The work of the year in 路the various Lodges, and the financial. condition of the Gran(]: i:~'odge and the Temple, and the condition of 'the I<'raternity throughbut the State are most pleasing and satisfactory." He further stateil that offences against the principles of Masonry had been few. , He furnished an account of Special Communications held, visits made; and other matters of local concern. There had been received on dues from Lodges the Rum of $12,685. The value of property held by the Grand Lodge, including all belongings, was stated to be $950,路 000. There had been paid on account,of new Temple, $523,221. That Grand Lodge has what is termed "The Masonic Education and Charity Trust." The holdings of said Trust footed up $186,000. Various matters of local interest were considered, and the, election of

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Grand Officer~ for the ensuing Masonic year took place, and the Grand Lodge closed in Al\1PLE FOR!\f. On the 27th day of December, 1900, the "Stated Communication" of the Grand Lodge was held in the Masonic Temple. This was the Installation Communicati(;m. It is the custom of that Grand Lodge for the Grand Master elect to be installed by his immediate predecessor. On account of the absence of M. W. Bro. Hutchinson, P. G. M., he being detained on account of the death of his son, the installation was performed by the Senior Past Grand Master present. The duty, therefore, devolved upon R. W. Bro. Sereno D. Nickerson, P. G. M. Following the installatioll of officers, the annual 'feast was held. The first toast on the occasion was drank standing "To the memory of the Holy St. John." Grand Master Gallagher furnished a ver1 interesting historical sketch of the origin and observance of thi( annual feast. It originated by an order from the Grand Master ot England in 1733, in which he required the "Brethren annually to keep 路the feast of St. John, the Evangelist." This has been observed during the continued history of Masonry until it has become a fixed "Masonic occasion" with our Brethren of Massachusetts. The Grand Master said, "We come 'here to have a good time; we do not forget the day or the occasion." Follawing the introduction of the first toast, the two Grand Chaplains present were called upon for addresses, and responded at some length, incorporating more or less humor in their interesting talks. Other delightful speeches were ma;de by Brethren as called upon. The occasion must have been one of rare humor as well as interest. I have read with pleasure the annual productions of the feast of Saint John, as held by the Grand Lodge of' Massachusett.s, and always meet with much to am~se as well as instruct. The speeches on the occasion, now being considered, were up to former standards. The last toast given ~as "To the whole Fraternity wheresoever dispersed over the face of the earth." "Auld Lang Sync'" was sung. by the Brethren, and the Communication was then declared closed in -".:M'PLE FORM. No report on Correspondence. CHART,ES T. GALLAGHEH, Boston, Grand Mastel'. SERE~O D. NrcKEHsoN, Boston, Grand Secretary.

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MICHIGAN-1901. FIFTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session wa.s held in Masonic Temple, city of Detroit, com路 mencing .January 22, 1901. M. W. Bro. Lucien E. Wood was Grand Master, and Brother JeffersoI1 S. Conover, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Offkerspl'esenL Fifteen Past Grand Masters -were enrolled as present- with representatives of thirty-four Grand Lodges. The Grand Secretary furnished information as to the representatives of Lodges, saying that "all of the 385 Lodges were represented except two." The membership in the jurisdiction is ascertained to be 40,000. AD))IU;SS.

The Address of Grand Master \Vood was comparatively brief, and a thorough business document. He opened with fraternal tributes to their Honored Dead. Two Past Grand Masters had been stricken down during the term. Brother Alanson Pa"rtridge died in July, J 900. He was elect.ed Grand Master-in 1882, and was reported as ever afterward a faithful attendant at the meetings of the Grand Lodge. He was huried with Masonic honors and ceremonies, conducted by the .Grand Master. Brother Edward L. Bowring, P. G. M., died in Octo路 bel', 1900. He was elected Grand Master in" J 895, and served one year .wi.th much _ahility. The Committee on Obituaries, throug~ its Chairman, .Brother Frank T. Lodge, P. G. M., reported at. length, and paid fraternal tributes to their honored Brethren. The Grand Master reported having created three Lodges U. D.. two of them were chartered during the session, and one continued on probation. He reported having granted numerous dispensations for special purpose~, and mentioned the laying of corner-stones, dedications, official visits, and other matters of local moment. Nine official decisions were reported, all of 'which 'were pronounced by the Committee on .Jurisprudence as in harmony with the Constitution and Statutes of the Grand Lodge, and the same were approved. \ MASONIC HOME.路

The Grand Master reported having visited the Home a few times during the year, and reported everything in fine and prosperous condition. A report followed from the Board of Control of the Home from which it is lea.rned that the receipts from all sources during the year harl been 路nearly $7,000, and the disbursements about the same. ,

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There are forty-five members of the Home family-thirty-five. men, nine women, and one boy.· News of the disastrous storm that swept over the city of Galveston, causing the loss of 5,000 lives, had reached Grand Master Wood, who ordered the Grand Secretary to draw a warrant on the Grand Treasurer for $1)00, which was forwarded to the Grand Secretary of Texas, for the relief of suffering Masons in that fearfully desolated city. The Grand Master closed his very practical Address hy returning sincere thanks to the Grand Officers, especially to R. W. Bro. Conover· for good ~ounsel and valuable services, which had heen of great assistance to him. The Address was commended by the Committee on Jurisprudence, which expressed their hearty approval of the business-like manner in which the Grand Master had conducted the affairs of his office. ·Grand Secretary Conover presented a report touching general subjects, and embracing det~iled items as to finances. He had receiyed in all, $21,848; something over $6,000 of this was for the Masonic Home Fund.. The Grand Treasurer's report showed ·a balance on hand at the date when rendered of $22,146. The Grand Lecblrer, Arthur M. Clarki P. G.M., presented an extended and interesting review of the labors· of the year. A Special Committee on "Masonic Charity" submitted a detailE'd report, together with a plan for rais· ing funds for charitable uses. On motion, the report was received and printed in the Proceedings, and laid over one year for final action. Brother Jefferson S. Conover, Committee on Correspond~nce, sub· mitted a brief report, recommending that the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica be recognized as a Sovereign Grand Body, and that an exchange of Representatives· be, had.. This was adopted. The presentation of a Past Grand Master's jewel was made by Brother Winsor to Brother l!'rank T. Lodge. The recipient made a "suitable and feeling response," so says the record. A resolution was adopted directing the Grand Secretary to procure and present a Past Grand Master's jewel to the retiring Grand Mamer, Brother Lucien E. Wood. The jewel had already been prepared and placed in the hands of Brother Frank T. Lodge, who presented the same to Brother Wood. He accepted it with grateful appreciation. Brother Hugh McCuray, P. G. M.. occupied some-of the time of the Gra~d Lodge in giving reminiscences of its history. He said his advent ipto the Grand Lodge was in January, 1851, and now he is the only; living member of the Grand Lodge present when he entered that Body. At that time there were forty-four Lodges, with a membership of· 550. Now there are 40,000 members, with nearly 400 .

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Lodges. The talk of Brother McCurdy was a very charming episode in the history of the session. The Committee on Finance made their usual appropriations, fromwhich it is seen that the Grand Secretary receives a salary of $1,500 per annum, and $750 was set apal't for expenses of the Grand Master. A resolution was adopted, extending to M. W. Bro. John W. McGrath, P. G. M., the sympathies of the Brethren of his Grand Lodge. He had been sadly bereaved in the death of his only son. A copy of the document was furnished Brother McGrath by the Grand Secretary. Business of the Grand Lodge having been completed, the Grand Lodge Officers were installed, and the Grand Lodge closed in AMPI.E .FORM. No report on Correspondence. -

FRANK O. GILBERT, Bay City, Grand Master. JEFFERSON S. CONOVER, Coldwater, Grand Secretary.

MINNESOTA:-1901. FORTY'EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge held its session in St. Paul commencing January There were present, Alonzo Brandenburg, Grand Master, Thomas Montgomery, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers, and eight Past Grand Masters. The Grand Secretary states that ~'During the session, 208 Lodges out of 216 were represented on the roll." The figures of the statistical report show 16,886 members, being a gain of 407. The reported income from fees and dues amounted to $9,189. The Grand Secretary's table shows that the outstanding dues ot members of Lodges amounted to $37,695. It is a wonder how Lodges live that fail to collect what is due them from tbeir members. -Early in the session a resolution was adopted extending to Edward "ViII, the late Grand Master of Masons in England, the sympathies tif the Free Masons of Minnesota on the death of his Mother, the Queen of England. 23, 1901.

ADDRESS. The 'Address of a.nd was business with sister Grand not been broken.

Grand Master Brandenburg covered sixteen pages, from start to finish. He announced that relations Lodges, which had existed for so many years, had He sa.id, "We are Masonicallyat peace with all the

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world." During his term he had created five Lodges U. D., and these were severally chartered during the session. The six Lodges chartered at the last session had been duly constituted. DedicatioI,ls, laying of corner-stones, official visits, special dispensations issued, decisions rendered, and. other matters of local importance, received dlle attention. In reporting his Special Dispensations he said, "For sufficient cause I have granted dispensations to Lodges to confer the F. C. Degree upon more than five candidates at the same Communication." The same privilege was granted with respect to conferring the Third Degree on more. than five candidates at the same meeting. The inference is that there is a law in that jurlsdiction which does not permit more than five ~o receive these Degl'ees at the same Communication. Such being the law, the question arises, what is"the reason for it? The only objection that could be raised being the protracting of the work of the Lodge at night sessions. I have known, in a' number of instances, the Third Degree conferred upon nine candidates, and in one instance the same Degree conferred upon ten candidates during the same day and evening; but in these cases it required all day steady work: He refused dispensations in several matters, all of which seem to be legitimate. A Lodge desiring to participate in the funeral of a Brother where the Knights of Pythias were in the lead, and had charge of the funeral-was refused. One Dispensation was granted "To confer on a Brother the Degree of Master Mason before he, was fully posted in the F. C. Degree." And yet, in his refusal of certain privileges, he 9-eclined to allow a Lodge to confel~ the Second and Thir~ Degrees before the Brother was fully posted in the lecture of the 'First Degree. It seems to me there is a little lack oC consistency in such procedure. Record was made of the death of their Grand Tiler, J. C. Fischer, who had, for eighteen years, been the guard to the outer .portals of the Grand Lodge. Brother Henry S. Doty, Junior Grand Steward, died during the term, aged sixty-two years... Memorial pages were set apart in honor of these deceased Brethren.. 'l'he report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Thomas Montgomery, was excellent in its exhibit of all the business passing through his office, both as to general and financial affairs. He stated that returns had been received from each of the Lodges, inclUding those working U. D., and added that more work had been done the past year than in any former year in their histOl:Y. His report contained a brief review of the history of the Grand Lodge for forty years. â&#x20AC;˘

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The Grand Treasurer reported a cash balance on hand of $11,000. He also reported the status of the Widows' and Orphans' Fund, which amounts to $22,GOO. The Grand Lodge, during the session, added to this fund the sum of $2,000, taken from the General Fund. The report of the Committee on Jurisprudence declared the several decisions rendered by the Grand Master to b~ in accord with the regulations and usages gover.ning the Grand Lodge. A resolution was adopted during the session. that in future all exemption of Grand Lodge dues by Subordinate Lodges be prohibited, and the practice a.bolished. The Grand Lodge purposes to observe its Semi-Centennial, which will be held at St. Paul in February, 1903. The pay-roll for the session was estimated' at $2,400. An oration seems to have been delivered during the session, and the Address finds a place in 'the Proceedings following the adjournment. Brother D. T. Calhoun was the Grand Orafor. His talk covered nine pages. !' COHHESl'ONDEN CK

My good friend and Brother, Irving TOdd, prepared and su1?mitted a report which is more. brief than his former efforts, being only eighty-five pages, as against 130 pages last year. Though brief, it is an interesting and valuable contribution to Mas0l;lic literature. The work contains a sufficient number of extracts from the Journals reviewed, with good, solid comments thereon. He gave our Proceedings of 1900 two pages, which contained a brief summary of all our transact~ons. Speaking of the oration of Brother Packard, on the "Language of Symbolism," Brother Todd called it "A flow'ery address." This is the .best description I have heard of the oration referred to. The review made by Brother Todd is equal in interest to his former works, except as to its. length. Why he shortened his labors I am not able to say. Speaking of a somewhat notable character in the Grand Lodge of Washington, he said: "Had he remained upon th~ committee, due attention would have been paid to three pages of' misrepresentation which follows." In view of the fact that said Washington writer has retired, Brother Todd observed, "If there is any particular satisfaction in having the last word,he is welcome to it." I路 would suggest to Brother Todd that it would be time lost and labol' expended in vain in paying any attention to that erratic and nnhappy representative of the Grand Lodge of Washington. G. S. rVES, St. Peter. Grand Master. TlI01\rAS MO~TGOMERY, St. Paul, Grand Secretary. IJWING. TO])D, Committee on Correspondence. '.

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MISSISSIPPI-1901. EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Was held in the city of Oxford, commencing on the 28th day of February, 1901. The record says that an elaborate and very interesting preliminary programme was rendered, consisting of addresses and responses, with music, followed by the opening, the Grand Officers being in their several stations. M. W. Bro. R. V. White was Grand Master, and R. W. Bro. John L. Power was Grand Secr~tary. The list shows the presence of fifteen Past Grand Masters and other Past Grand Officers. Two 'distinguished' vi~itors were introduced and welcomed during the session, M. W. Bro. Bun F. Price, P. G. M., of T.en~essee, and M. W. Bro. John Gorson Smith, P. G. M., of Illinois. .In response. to a request, Bro. Smith delivered an Address of marked interest on Fr-eeri1asonry. in other lands. From the sunlI~ary furnished by t~e Grand ~e.eret<:tTY, I learn there are 284 Lodges.in the jurisdiction, with a total membership of 9,856. This indicates a gain of 284, as shown in the recapitulation. In reviewing the Proceedi~gs of Mis路 sissippi, one year ago, I was forced to place my report in the Appendix, as the Journal did'not reach me until my work was printed. The Eighty-Third Session Closed on the first of March, 1901, and the Journal of Proceedings reached me five months thereafter. My report on Correspondence is nearly finished, so that I have not the time or space for more than a hasty survey of the Mississippi Proceedings. ADIHmss.

This document is c3.11ed by the Grand Secretary, "Report of the Grand Master." In the opening paragraph of the same, he said, "f;..t no former time in its history has the hand of Death been so heavily laid upon as many of our illustrious leaders." He announced' the death of three Past Grand Masters. M. W. Bros. John M. Stone, John F. McCormick, and Wm. Starling. These were all pronounced able and illustrio'ns men and Masons. It was said the hearts of the entire Fraternity throughout the State mourned with sincere and heartfelt grief over the death of these beloved Brethren. .The Grand Master reported that no decisions had been rendered, the la~s being plain and comprehensive,and easily understood,. and if the members would rea(l路 their regulations, they would save a great annoyaI!ce to the Grand Master, whose labors would thereby be ma,teria1ly lessened. Quite a list of .dispensations are found in the reP<?1:~ of tpe Grand Master. twentY,i;n number, which were privil~g~s . (:;. L'.Ai>.-G. ~~

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granted Lodges to ballot out of time and confer degrees independent of the established regulations. Various public ceremonies were reo vorted, whereat corner-stones were laid, either by the Grand Master in persoll, or by proxy. He announced having sent $100 'to the relief of the Galveston sufferers on receipt of information 'of that terrible disaster, and that an 2ppeal had been made to the Lodges of the jurisdiction for contributions to be sent to the relief of the distressed. In response, some $1,700 were forwarded. One Lodge had been created U. D. In concluding his thoroughly business A~ldress, the Grand Master recommended the location of the Grand Lodge, instead of keeping it on wheels, and carrying it from one extreme of the State to the other. So far as I am able to determine from the Proceedings, the Grand Lodge did not '路'locate." Grand Master White made b,rief reference to the Grand Lodge of Washington, and recommended that until. such, time as that Gran'd Lodge abandons its former position, that the break in fraternal relations be mainlained.A v~ry valuable and interesting portion of the Grand Lodge Proceedings Is found in the report of R. 'W. Bro. John L. Power, Grand Secretary. It is made up of historical matter from thE) organization of t.he Grand Lodge on the 27th day of July, 1818. At that time a convention was held in 路the city' of Natchez, when it was resolved to form and. organize a Grand Lodge of the State of Mississippi. Nine representatives were present from three Lodges, and these had a membership of 112. From the historical sketch furnished by Brother Power it is learned that a large list of prominent citizens of that jurisdiction had served as Grand Masters during its history. Among them I note the name of one distinguished soldier and officer of the war of Mexico, whose heroic deeds won npon my young life in reading the history of that struggle. John A. Quitman, who was Governor of the State in 1850 and 1851, served as Grand Master in Mississippi, in all fifteen years. In 1847, while he was Grand Master, he also served his country in the army in Mexico. In October, 1846, John Ralls, of Miss"ouri, was elected Grand Master. Subsequently he raised and comm~nded.:a regiment as its Colonel; and saw service as sucb, having cro~~d/the continent in the 'celebrated campaign commanded by 路General'iA. 'W. Doniphan. In response to an inquiry, Brother Power stated that nine Governors of the State of Mississippi bad served the Craft of that jurisdiction as Grand Masters.路 Governors Stone, Lowry, McLaurin and Longino (the latter being present incumbent in that office) have been successive Governors since the war. Missouri cannot equal her Sister Jurisdiction in the number of her Governors who have been Grand Masters, but several have

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Rerved in that high station. The present Governor of Missouri is a Past Grand Master and Past Grand- High Priest. The Grand Secretary in his statistical exhibit reported the income from all sources, amounting to some $12,000. The pay roll for last year was a pretty steep one. taking out of the finances the sum of $5,000. Be brought to the attention of the Grand Lodge the "Natchez Protestant Orphan Asylum," which has 1'01' a number of years been the beneficiary of that Grand Lodge, and recommended a continuance of help for that excellent institution. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi has a Masonic Home in prospect, and is building up slowly a fund for the establishment of such instftution. That fund amounts to some $28,000. T-he Commfttee on Law and Jurisprudence, through its Chairman, P. G. Master Frederick Spe'ed, presented a lengthy and very elaborate report. It seems to me that;;>th~ Committee on Masonic Law of that jurisdiction does all the "l'\l1ing and deciding of questions without ever encumbering the Grari;d Master with any of th'ese questions. After the report was rendered, on motion, its con.sideration. was postponed until the next Annual Communication. .During the sesion' a Memorial service was held to commemorate the virtues and worth o~ their distinguished dead. The report of the Committee on Necrology was presented, having been prepared by P. G. Master P. M. Savery. 'l'hese tributes were followed by addresses on the part of a number of distinguished representatives of the fraternity in Mississippi. The Journal contains the record of special Communications held at different places for the purpose of laying corner-stones. The Journal nnder review contains the entire membership 'of the jurisdiction by Lodges. COHHEspo;\'nE~CE.

Reverend Brother A. H. Barkley, Past Grand Master, furnished a review of 109 pages. The i~formation is furnished that he was compelled to resort to the scissors, because his physician had ordered him to lay down the pen, and do as little thinking as possible. I regret to learn that anything should impair the force or ability of Brother Barkley in carrying out hiS' purpose as Reporter on Correspondence. His work has always. been strong and forceful, and at no time has his report shown 路more grasp than in the last. I am gratified to learn from hisstatemerit, -that lie is beginning to reap the henefit of a surcease from hard thinking, giving his mental powers a little rest. While he used the scissors f!eely in his last report, his work is so dove-tailed an(l~ admirably symmetrical as to give it both

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strength and beauty. He said in reference to my report Oll Correspondence and the Grand Lodge Proceedings, that in eleven days from the beginning of the session, my Journal was laid on his table. He mentioned the fact that I had waited six months for their Proceedings, and obl::erved that there was a slight difference bebveellthe receipt of the two. I may state here that the publisher of his last Proceedings announced that the delay in the delivery. was owing, in part, to the serious indisposition on the part of Brother Power, Grand Secretary, and an overcrowded condition in the office of publication. A very brief review of our Proceedings of 1900 was furnished, all of which was written, followed by a condensed summary of our doings, while a brief consideration wa.g given my report on C9rrespondence. I cannot close without noting that the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, upon recommendation of Brother Barkley, extended fraternal recognition to the Grand Orient of Belgium, the Grand Lodges of Cuba, Costa Rica atJd -"Porto Rico. The Gran DietaSymbolica of Mexi'co was wisely placed at the foot M the docket, believing,.as he said, that we have nothing to lose by delay, and much may be gained by awaiting further developments. I again take leave of Brother Barkley with . expressions of most cordial and fraternal regard, which I have cherished for him through the passing years. OLIVER L. McKAY, Meridian, Grand Master. JOHN L. POWER, Jacksonville, Grand Secretary. REV. A. H. BARKLEY, Crawford, Com. on Cor.

MONTANA-1900. THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION â&#x20AC;˘.

The Grand Lodge convened in the city of Great Falls, on the 19th of September, 1900. There were present, Anthony H. Barrett, Grand Master, Cornelius Hedges, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. From the excellent recapitulation I learn that there are forty-seven Lodges in that jurisdiction, forty-three of which were represented. The membership is reported at 3,144, showing a gain of 144: The Grand :::;ecretary reported dues received $4,671. ADDRESS.

An Address of i3even pages ~manat~d from the Grand East. Following a brief exordium, the Grand Master C called attention' to the

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loss of the Grand Lodge in the death of their R. W. Deputy Grand Master, Brother Her; ry Chapple. He died. 'at Flagstaff, Ariz., early in the year. An interesting tribute was paid to the memory of this young and promising Mason by Past Grand Master E. C. Day. Grand Master Barrett had been compelled by the condition of his health to leave the jurisdiction, and spend considerable time at Hot Springs, Ark. During his absence, the Deputy Grand Master, Brother Chapple, was compelled, on account of increasing weakness, to seek a change of climate. The absence of both these officers placed the respon.sibility of governing the Craft, for the time being, upon the Senior Grand Warden, R. \V. Bro. Theo. Brantly. After his return, Brother Barrett resumed his labors, and. in his brief Address, presented the statement of such work as he had performed. In reporting upon the state of the Craft, he said that "Masonry is advancing steadily." He regarded the rapid multiplication of Lodges as undesirable. During his official visits, he had made discoveries that convinced him of the mistake a Grand Lodge makes ill creating Lodges too rapidly. He expressed the opinion that consoiidati~n' of weak Lodges would result profitably to the Craft. He earnestly recommended an appropriation from the Gra1l:d Lodge funds for the relief of our stric~en Brethren in Galveston, Tex. During the session it was announced that the Grand Chapter of Montana had donated $100 for this purpose. and a like sum was at once appropriated from the funds of the Grand Lodge, and the total amonnt forviarded. Only one decision is found in the Address of the Grand Master, which was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence. He decided that objections to the initiation of a candidate, who had been elected to receive th~ Degrees, if not withdrawn within sixty days, the candidate. is to be considered rejected. The Grand Senior 'Varden, Brother Brantly, who acted as Grand }\'laster for a time, presented a report of official transactions, and rendered several decisions, which were duly considered and passed â&#x20AC;˘ upon by the Committee 'on .Jurisprudence. MyoId friend and Brother, Cornelius Hedges, Grand Secretary, presented a very' brief general report. He said, "The Tec.apitulation of our Lodge returns shows a good amount of ,,,"ork done, and, a substantial net gain, and the general condition of our Lodges is certainly improyed." He incorporated in his report an interesting item showing that he and three sons were all Masons, two of them in the same Lodge, and supposed that they' stood at the head of the list of family membership. He lost his lead in this matter by discovering that another Lodge, showed by its returns where the father and four sons were

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members of the same Lodge, while two other sons belonged to a Lodge elsewhere. Brother Hedges will have the privilege of stepping down, if not out. He commented upon the remarJi:able fact tha t during the year the Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, also the Senior /Grand Warden, at one and the same time, were absent from the jurisdiction, leaving the Junior Gl'and Warden as acting Grand Master fat the period of two weeks. He concluded his remarks by saying, "It is the first time in the history of our Grand Lodge that a Junior Grand Warden has ever been acting head of the CrafL" . At the session of 1899. a Special Committee had been appointed to procure and present to the retiring Grand Master, Bro. C. \\T. Pomeroy, a testimonial, in appreciation of his successsful performance of official duty. This testimonial consisted of a silver tea-set apd tray, water pitcher, and smoking ,set, which had been forwarded to the recipient, BrathE;!" Pomeroy., and duly acknowledged by him. l'·lXAKCIAL.

The Grand Treasurer reported balance in 111S hands to the credit of the General Fund of something over $8,000. This Grand' Lodge also has at interest $7,000, which belongs to the Charity Fund. On a ~e~or~ rende:.'ed by Brother·. Cornelius Hedges, Chairman, Committee on Correspondence. the Grand Lodges of Costa Rica and Porto Rico ,,"ere duly recognized, and an exchange of representatives pro· posed. It was annuunced to the Grand Lodge, that the ladies O. E. S., at Butte, had sent in over $500, which would be turned into the Grand Lodge Charity Funn. This amount, with other collections by that organization, has reached the ::;um of $1,303. "Well done," may be said to our sister women in the far \Vest. . The Committee on Address cordially endorsed the. Masonic work of the Grand 'Ma~ter and Senior Grand Warden. The Grand Offieel:~ having been eleeted, were duly installed, and the Signet Ring presented to the ·new Grand Master. The question of Masonic Hom.e seems to be interesting our Montana Brethren very much. It was resolved that a fund, to be known as "the Masonic Home 'Fnnd," be created and placed in the custody of a· corporation known as the ';Grand Lodge Charity Fund." It was further ordered that the sum of $2,000 be transferred from the General Fund to Masonic Home Fund, and it was still further ordered that $6,000 be transferred from the Charity Fund to Masonic Home Fund. These fund:.=: were ordered to be invested at interest with ample security. It was enacted by the· Grand Lodge, that an annual

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sum of $2 'be assessed upon the members of the jurisdiction, fifty cents of the amount collected from each member to be placed to the credit of the "Masonic Horne Fund." To carry out the premises' com路 pletely in the foregoing, the Grand Master was directed to appoint a committee of five, who shall receive bids in such manner as the committee may determine, of the location of the Masonic Home, and that such site for said Home be reported at the next session of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge of Montana is certainly taking grand strides in the direc.tion of creating this great Charity. The Committee on Chartered Lodges reported that all the Lodges had made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues. '1'he credit for this result docs not belong to the Lodges alone, but to the effective work , of an able and faithful Grand Secretary. The pay roll for the session amounted to $2,411. An appropriation of $150 was made for the traveling expenses of the Grand Master. A committee was appointed consisting of Brothers Boardman, Hedges, and Jones, to procure and present to the retiring Grand Master, M. W, Bro. Barrett, a testimonial expressive of appreciation of his faithful services. The Grand Lodge was then closed in AMPLI~ FOHl\I with prayer, by the Grand Chaplain, Peace and Harmony prevailing. COlmESI'()XIlENCE.

Tbe review was prepared and submitted by M. \\T. Bro. Cornelius Hedges, Past Grand Master, \vIlo has for many years been the capable Grand Secretary of that Grand Jurisdiction. He devoted 146 pages to the review of a large number of Grand Lodge Proceedings. He did 110t furnish a list of the Journals reviewed, and the weather is too warm at present to justify the labor of counting them. To one who ever enjoyed the pleu::::ant association of the Fraternity in Helena, together with the delightful weather o~ that elevated country. the desire to return and enjoy the cool breezes and atmosphere of that -region is a passion. In the "leafy month ()f June," some years ago, it was ni.y privilege and .pleasure to spend a time' in the citycof Helena. While ,it ,was genially pleasant in the city, snow, like a路 white crest, erown.'ed路 the surrounding mountains. To-day, ";vhiIe the Sl,1ll 路is blazing the sky, an~' the mercury in the 90's, I cannot help thinldng of the restful vacation enjoyed, arid crave surcease from labor to meet again ,,,ith Brother Hedges and others in his delightful home. In his well written review, Brother Hedges treated a wide range of subjects in a very practical manner. He is a strong thinker, and hence a good reviewer. Nothing escapes notice worthy of being observed in his annual rounds. Our Missouri Journal for 1899 shows

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close examination and fraternal consideration on his part. The administration of Grand Master Allen evidenced due appreciation of his labor. He said, "Dr. Boyd's oration is well worth reading; it is original in some re8pects.~' Brother Hedges questions the discovery of the origin of the word Masonry as formulated by Dr. Boyd. I quite agree with my Montana Brother in his application of the analogies betwee~l the material and the spiritual.. Speaking of Brother McDowell, rus Grand Lecturer, he said, "He has a national fame as 'such." Brother Hedges is in \varmsympathy with our work on the line of charity in Missou'ri, and said, "In all the matters connected with this jurisdiction, we are most interested' with those connected with the Home~"路 I am glad to find Brother Hedges so thoroughly in line with the work of establishing and maintaining Masonic Home~. Some years, ago, he ~as not so cordial in his appreciation of that line of work, especially as applied to his own jurisdiction. Now he says, "Expansion is along the line of Charity as witnessed in the comparatively recent establishment of Homes, as compared with hospitals and poor houses." He thinks there is a growing liberality, and a more fraternal regard in the treatment of delinquents for dues. He regards the call for a General Grand Lodge as a feeble one, and is of the opinion that such an idea. is' foredoomed to failure. Speaking of the recognition ot Foreign Grand Bodies, he said: "We have seen no cause to regret our recognition of the Gran Dieta." . His view of the question may have undergone a change by this time. in view of the fact that that grand aggregation has been dissolved, ~nd disappears from Masonic history, like the "baseless fabric of 3. vision." In regard to the course of the Washington Brother, he seems to look on him with much favor by saying that "He is one of the brightest Masonic scholars in the' country, and is more familiar with Eng. lish than American Masonry." Brightness in "Masonic scholars" is a good thing if properly used and wisely applied; such brightness in our Masonic scholars may be a power for harm rather than good, when they become impracticable and erratic.., Brother Hedges wa~ more than fraternal and kind in his tl:~atnient of my report on Cor-' respondence. I close my imperfect and hurried review of路 his la;bQi;s amid inten!:e heat, and with exhausted physical vitality. Assuring.: . him of thE: coutinued personal appreciation, as well as fraternal r~-' gard,I take leave, for Ule present, of my Montana Brother; gratified that he is still in charge of the department of Correspondence, as well as Grand Secretary of his jurisdiction, and note that the Grand' Master, Theo. Brantly, lives in the city of Helena.

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N EVADA-1901. THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Carson City, June 11, 1901, and was presided over by M. 'V. Bra: Joseph A. Miller, Grand Master. Brother C. N. Noteware wa" Grand Secretary. Representatives of eighteen chartered Lodges were present, 'with tbe Masters of two Lodges U. D. The membership was reported at 885 in the jurisdiction, showing a gain of twenty-seven. The Lodges, with two exceptions, were said to be iI} a fairly prosperous condition. vVhUe the increase was not large, it was pronounced a substantial one. The population of the jurisdiction is small. The Address of Grand Master Miller was brief and business-like. He opened by saying: "Agreeably to the will of the Most High, we are once more in Grand Lodge assembled." It strikes this writer that they were "in Grand Lodge assembled" according to the law of the Grand Lodge. As to its being "Agreeably to the will of the Most High," that is a question that 111ight be questioned. I do not believe that the "Most High" exercises .his "Will" that Grand Lodges should assemble. After alt. interesting and very suggestive exordium, the Grand Master gaye a brief summary of matters belonging to his station . whicti::had been attended to, such as -official visits, im:tallations,creation of two new Lodges, granting special dispensations, decisions rendered, and wound up by offering some valuable recommendations. Some of these were approved. The Grand Lodge adopted a rule similar to our regulation that members of Lodges can not obtain dimits who desire to affiliate with other Lodges, but must secure certificates of good standing, present them to the Lodges where membership is sought, and, after 81eet'ion to membership, on such ce,rtificate, dimis, sign from' the original Lodge is granted, thus preventing brethrep from obtainingdimits and never b~comlng affiliated. By this.method a Mason never severs his membership in one Lodge until it is secured in another. Grand 路Mttster :;'Mi1ler wisely said that "with such rI provision in the law, the army of non-affiliates' would soon become very small in. this Jurisdiction." The Grand Secretary, Brother Noteware, presented a brief report, in which the statement was found that returns had been received from all th~ Lodges except two, which "are practically extinct." Carrying out the order of the Grand Mastel', hB had issued a call upon the Lodges for relief for the sufferers in Galveston, Tex. The response was most generous, being equal to fifty cents per capit搂l, amounting

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to $432. This surpasses all Masonic donations, members considered, made in any Grand Jurisdiction, and is eminently creditable to that noble but small portion of the Craft. The Grand Lodge declined to amend the Constitution directing Lodges to refuse to receive petitions' for the mysteries from persons "engaged in the business of manufacturing or disposing of spirituous, malt, or ardent liquors." The amendment failed to rAceive a "two-third vote." The several rulings of the Grand Master were approved by the Grand Lodge. No appeals came before the Grand 'Body. as "Peace and Harmony prevail between the cotl'stituent Lodges." CORRESPOXOENCE. The report was made bY路a new comm~ttee, Brother E. D. Vanderlieth, and covered 119 pages, being a most interesting compendium o~ the doings of various Grand Lodges. His treatment of our transactions for 1900 were very fraternal. two pages being accorded us His review of the Adaress of Grand Master Briggs, the oration of Brother W. F. Packard, from ,which he made liberal extracts, and the report of this writer on Correspondence evidenced the generous spirit of the new occupant of the Reporter's position in Nevada. I welcome him to the, "fold" with cordiality and fraternal greetings, and hope he has come to stay. GEORGE A. MOUGAN, Virginia City, Grand Master. C. N. NOTEWARE, Carson City, Grand Secretary.

NEW BRUNSWICK-1900. THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge convened in Masonic Hall, in the city of St. John, on the 28th day of August, 1900. There were present M. W. Bro. Jame/:?,G<{rdon Forbes, Grand Master, with other Grand Officers, and representatives of twenty-two of the tlHHy-four Lodges of the jurisdiction. These thirty-fOur Lodg~S" eo~tain 'a memb~rship .of., 1,817. The Grand Secretary said .that there had been a'. gain of '., thirty-two ~members:'" The' income':from"all sources amoun:teu_to~ome;1 $1,600. An Address covering sixt~en pages was presented by Grand Master Forbes, in which mention was. made of the dead of the home and SIster jurisdictions. He reported q\lite a number of official visits,

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hut had fallen short of.his original purpose to visit all the Lodges in the jurisdiction. Owing to 'severe and prolonged illness in his family, he was unable to carry out the intention formed at the opening of the year. The announcement ,was made that the "welfare of the Craft" had continued, there being "a very respectable increase in numbers and income." It is gratifying to learn that the "standards of Freemasonry have been held aloft, and the moral and spiritual teachings of our Ritual have been impressed on all who have entered our gates." Grand Master Forbes grew eloquent ,,'hile commenting upon the enlarged representative system, secured through his influenc~, and the appointinent of numerous' Brethren who-had been commis~ioned by various a'rand Bod"ies. He said of himself, 'in this connection, tha;t "The Gran Dieta'of ~lexico has done me the honor to appo'int me the representative of the land of the Montezumas. This most inter8Rting Gran Dieta numbers over 22fi Subordinate Lodges, and over 22,000 members." I wouid like to know from what source the distinguished Brother obtained his facts and figures. If he will read the history of the Gran Dieta, published by R. VV. Bro. VV. H. Seamon, of N.ew Mexico, he will be ready to change his luxuriant opinion of this, "most interesting Gran Dieta," which has recently ceased to exist, and, all those "Subordinate Lodges," with the "22,000 memoers," have gone to tombs of the "Montezumas." 'Vonder what our eloquent Brother thinks of that "most interesting Gran Dietl!." now? The Grand Secretary, Brother J. T. Hartt, furnished a brief statement in connection with his. office. A report in the Journal shows that the attempt to bring about an "amalgamation of the Grand Lodges of the Maritime Provinces" had not been successful. It i~ not' likely to succeed. Grand Lodges once established are not strongly inclined to give up their -independence, and lose their identity. The several Deputies of Districts rendered their reports, which find 3. place in the Journal. There is no Report on Correspondence. The Grand Master, Brother Forbes. and Grand Secretary, J. T. Hartt, were re-elected, and live in the city of St. John.

NEW HAM'PSHIRE-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Journal of Proceedings of this Grand Lodge for 1900 did not reach me until after my review was ,closed for that year. A brief notice will be' given the Journal, with the expectation that the Proceedings for 1901 will come to hand in, time for examination, as the

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Annual Sessions are held in May. The Semi-Annual Communication was held in the city of Manchester. December 27th, 1899, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. John McLane, Grand Master. Sixtynine Lodges w~re represented. The work in the several Degrees waR fully exemplified. The One Hundred and Eleventh ADm.tal Communication was held in Freemasons' Hall, Concord, May 16, 1900. Grand Master John McLane was present and presiding, Frank D. Woodbury, Acting Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. The record states that fortyseven Lodges' were represen ted. ADDHESS.

The Address of the Grand Master ,'",as more brief than is usually met in Proceedings. He mentioned tenderly the loss by death of five heloved members of the Grand Lodge, all of whom had filled the posit.ions of District Deputy Grand Master. The Address of Grand Master McLane was full of local matte·r bearing upon the interests of the Craft in the jurisdiction. No decisions were ·reported.· He recommended that the Grand Lodge "recede from the p~sition heretofore held, which claims perpetual jurisdiction over a rejected candidate." He reported that "considerable progress has been' made' in : the, gl~e!:lt and important work of building Masonic Home." The statement is found in .the Address that "Brother ·George P. Cleaves, ;'.4 Grand Secretary, had been unable to. perform the duties of Grand Secretary," and he had appointed M. W. Bro. Frank D. Woodbury, Acting Grand Secretary. . The reports of the several D. D. Grand Masters followed the AddI'ess of the Grand Mastel'. The report on returns shows seventyeight Lodges on the 1'0]], all of which had made re'ttlrhs except one, ~nd that subsequently reported. The Lodges contain a membership of 9,328. '.the report of Grand Treasurer shows a. balance on hand amounting to something over $1,000. A Past Grand Master's jewel was" presented· to ·the· retiring-Grand Master, Brother McLane, the newly installed Grand Master making the presentation Address. A . discreet.ly brief response followed fr0J!?. the honored recipient.

COliRESI'OXI>m,CE.

A review embracing 147 pages was furnished by that amiable and acc9mplished writer, Brother A. S. Wait, "for the committee." Fiftythree Grand Lodge doings had passed under review, some of them for two years. The report is largely written, being spiced by an occa-

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sional excerpt. There is a terseness evidenced throughout, that has long characterized the productions of Brother Wait. His comments upon the matter considered are very practical and clear. A brief summary of our transactions at the seventy-ninth session, held in Kansas City, marks his attention to Missouri for 1899. He was, as usual, very kind to this writer. Looking forward hopefully for the Proceeding~ of 1901, I close this brief notice, wishing that all Grand Lodge Proceedings might come to hand in a reasonable time after. publication. GEOHGE 1. McALLISTER, Manchester, Grand Master. FUANK D. WOODBURY, Concord, Grand Secretary. ALBERT S. WAIT, Newport, Com. on Cor.

NEW -4,ERSEY-1901. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in Masonic Hall, in the city of Trenton, commencing on the 23d day of January, 1901. M. W. Bro. Joseph E. Moore was Grand Master, R. W. Bro. Thos. H. R. Redway, Grand Secretary. The usual Grand Officers were present, with Past Grand Officers, representatives of Grand Lodges, and Subordinate Lodges. The member.ship is shown to he 18,100. A gain of 714 is reported. Al)Dl~ESS.

An Address of unusmtl length was furnished by the Grand Master. Jt does not appear that any member of the Grand Lodge had been

called away by Death. Quite a lengthy list is furnished of Masters and Past Masters of Lodges who had died during the year. The Grand Master' said: "It is gratifying to state that our relations with Sister Jurisdictions continue to be of the most c9rdial and fraternal character." . , Referring to the great disaster that befell the city of '''Galveston, Tex., Grand Master Moore announced that he hid' issue4 a circular to the Lodges asking for contributions. Conce~ning the- result of such appeal, he said: "The Brethren responded nobly to my appeal, and have contributed about $4,600, $3,000 of which have been forwarded to the proper authorit~es for disbursement." . Speaking of the finances of the Grand Lodge, he said that their treasury had been so depleted, that he was compelled to issue a circular asking for donations for the Brethren in Texas.

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Referring to the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington, Grand Master Moore stated that he had been requested by· the Grand Master of Washington to exchange representatives, iIi order to promote a more fraternal feeling. The Grand Master replied that he was com· }Jelled to decline the request to· establish Masonic comity on account of the attitude of the Grand Lodge of Washington. '1'he ground of his refusal was that said Grand Lodge permits Brethren within its jurisdiction to hold Masonic intercourse with clandestine Masons. The Grand Master had granted. a number of 'special dispensations, some of which were to allow Degrees to be conferred out of time. A very ~ound and wholesol~e remark was made by Grand Master. Moore concerning the "improper use of the ballot." Nothing could be truer than the following utterance: "A Mason should ever remember that conscientious motives should control his actions in this regard." The abuse of the ballot. is one of-the serious obstructions, in many instances, to "the progress of Masonry, and is the cause of de· stroyi.ng that Harmony which should prevail. It is true that the right to vote in a Masonic Lodge carries with it the right to vote as you please; hence members claim that they can exercise that right according to their feelings rather than by being governed according to true Masonic principle. The right to vote does not carry with it the right to abuse tho ballot, and exercise its power for personal gratification or revenge.

r conclude from the statement of the Grand Master, that the Grand Lodge is somewhat embarrassed for lack of ample financial resources. He said: "Our present income is not sufficient to meet the growing expenses of this Grand 'Body." He had been called upon to raise money to meet the expenses of the Grand Lodge by assuming personal obligatiol1s, and had to advance money to tide over the emergency. He called attention to the Masonic Home, and announ~ed much pleasure and satisfaction at a new addition that had been com· pleted and furnished, thus affDrding enlarged accommodation for the needy and worthy. Mention is made of the liberality of one of the members of that jurisdiction, Brother Henry M. Doremus, who had requested the privilege of furnishing the Infirmary 9f the Masonic Home as a memorial to his son. He reported that l\Irs. Durand had presented the Masonic library of her late husband, M. YV. Bro. James.H. Durand, . with i the'reque8t that the hooks be placed in the library of the Home. Aninst~nce is recorded of ~ beque'st lu'ade to the Ma~onicHome Fund of $855. This amount had been provided in the will of a deceased Mason, Brother F. Y. Nut.t.

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Another instance is found in the Journal where Brother Ed. S. Taylor had made provision in his will, leaving to the Masonic Home of 'New Jersey the sum of $500. The hope is expressed that sooner or later Brethren will contribute sutstantial sums to this splendid Masonic charity of New Jersey. The Grand Master had no decisions to report. It is shown from the numerous visits recorded, that he had been very active in the discharge of his official duties. The Grand Treasurer reported having handled during the term the sum of $26,717; after disbursements were made, the balance footed up $6,703. The report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Redway, was bot~ general and statistical. From said report it is le~rne? -that the income for the Masonic Home at thirty cents per capita amounted to $5,416. 'rae income from dues and, other sources ,:vas reported at nearly $20,000. He reported having sent $3,000 to Texas, derived from donations made by Lodges. lU~C~:PTIONâ&#x20AC;˘

During the session, Brother Foster M. Voorhees, Governor of the State, visited the' Grand Lodge, and was duly introduced, and wel(;omed, and responded to the cordial reception tendered him. The Committee on Masonic Home reported that during the past year the Home had been in part in a formative state. It is learned that there are thirty-four members in the Home family now being cared for. It is further st~ted that Peace and Harmony had reigned in the family during the year, and that no deaths had taken place. The report makes a fine showing. During the session an oi'ation was delivered by Brother Charles A. Alden, of New York. It is a very charming and instructive Address. I s'hould judge from the structure of the talk that he did not read it. The Committee on Correspondence recommended that the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Western Australia be passed over for the present., One Lodge was created during the session and received Charter. At the election of officers, all were chosen for another term, from the Grand Master down to and including the Grand Secretary. A jewel had been ordered ,at the last session of the Grand Lodge, and during recess had been prepared and presented to M. W. Bro.. Jonah W. Ewan, P. G.M. - Taking the Proceedings of this session as a whole, they are of more than ordinary interest. . COHRESl'ON1)ENCE.

The repOl;t, covering 1'72 pages, was prepared and submitted by M. W. Bro. Charles Belscher, P. G. M. His work embraced brief reviews, of the trans~~tions of fifty-eight Grand Lodges. This is his ,second report. and is readily recognized as an improvement over the

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one rendered last year, both as to mattei- and extent. It contains a fair number of extracts, the remaining portion being original maLter, and furnished an excellent summary. It may be said to be a good general review. The committee gave our Missouri Journal of 1899' a three paged notice, in which he said: "The Address <.>f the Grand Master is well conceived, and expresses in a straightforward way the details of his administration." Commenting on the decisions rendered by Grand Master Allen, that a man whose left hand is off at the wrist could be made a Mason if be was provided with an artificial hand, Brother Belscher said: "To our way of thinking, an artificiaL head would. be quite as suitable qualification." As both hand and head in that case would be without brains. it occurs to me that the fitness of such candidates would be seriously impaired. Brother Packard was complimented on his oration, and Brother Kuhn as to. h.is touchingly beautiful and eloquent report on obituarieS'. M. 'WI, B.ro. Belscher was 'continHed as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. JOSEPH E. MOORE. Jersey City, 9-rand Master. TnO!\-lAS H. R. REDWAY, Trenton, Grand Secretary.

NEW MEXICO-1900. TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. '

The session was held in Masonic Hall in the city of Albuquerque on the 15th of October, 1900. There were present M. W. Bro. Elias E. Day, Grand Master; Alpheus A. Keen, Grand Secretary, and other Grand 01Iicers and several Past Grand Masters. The report of the Committee on Credentials said there were represented at this session thirteen Chartered Lodges. The Journal shows twenty Chartered Lodges on the roll, with a membership of 971, showing a gain of forty-nine members. Grand Master presented a very wellprepared and pleasing Address, ~covering ~~enty p~ges of the Jour- ._ nal. He said: "From the reJ)~rts rece.ived it appears that the Craft in general in this jurisdiction is in good shape." He reported having. granted several speci~\ dispensations. Grand Representatives had been commissioned, corner stones laid, visits made, and other official ~cts performed pertinent to the local jurisdiction. Six official rulings were reported, all of which were approved by the Committee on Grand Master's Address. It is to be inferred from such approval that his rulings were in harmony with the local law.

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One of his decisions strikes this writer as very far removed from justice. An E. A. of some other jurisdiction presented th,e Lodge with a waiver of juril?diction and desired to have the remaining degrees conferred upon him. ThE: question was asked whether his petition should be considered before the completion of a year's residence in the juris,diction. The Grand Master's decision was, "No; he must serve full time as a resident," and then referred to the law on which his decision was based. I suggest to my Brethren of New Mexico that that law should be repealed. An E. A. is a . Mason, and as such he is entitled by all principles of Masonic Jurisprudence to recognition in that character. Being a Mason of the E. A. degree, when he became a resident in the jurisdiction his standing as such should have been recognized and he permitted to get the benefit of Masonry by receiving the remaining degrees. Recommendations were made by the Grand Master concerning the Grand Lodges of Costa Rica, Western Australia and Cuba. Thes~,. matters were duly considered by the Committee on Grand Master's Address. Said Committee refused to recommend the recognition of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica, at least for the present. 'The Grand Lodge of Western Australia was recommended for recognition. The Grand Lodge of Cuba was passed over without any recommendation, pro or con. The same Committee refused to recog. nize the Gran Dieta of Mexico, and the recognition of the -Gr.~nd路 Lodge of the Federal District,granted in 1886, was withdrawn. This Committee called attention of the Craft to a thorough and impartial report made by R. W. Bro. "'N. H. Seamon, Grand Lecturer. Grand Master Day gave expression to his opinion as to joint occupancy of halls and the law which forbids occupancy. of halls with other bodies, unless the Masonic body has absolute control. He thought the rule unnecessarily strict, and recommended 'that the subject be referred entirely to the discretion of the Grand Master. The Committee on his Address' took a different view, regarding the subject as already well settled by existing laws. The Address closed with the statement that in his visits to the various Lodges he had met the spirit of Unity and Fraternity pervading the Craft, and a strong desire to acquire the Masonic Ritual as soon as possible. He complimented Grand Secretary Keen and Grand Lecturer Seamon very highly for their valuable assistance and information. His Address was highly commended, and he reo ceived a warm expression of appreciation for the untiring labor in behalf of Masonry during the year. An appropriation was made as a partial reimbursement or'the expense incurred during his visits to Lodges. G. L. Ap.-7.

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GRAND SECRETARY.

Brother Alpheus A. Keen presented a brief and concise stateme~t of official interests connected with the jurisdiction. He had received from all sources the sum of $1,242. After the disbursements had been made from this sum, the cash balance on hand was $745. He reported that. all Lodges had made their annual returns and paid Grand Lodge dues except one. Grand Lecturer Brother W. H. Seamon submitted a brief report in which it was stated that the work is well received and the Brethren are proud of it. He had visited largely during the year, having traveled nearly 2,000 miles. The Journal contains his report as a Special Committee appointed to investigate the condition of Mexican Masonry. Having been favored with said report, recently printed, and having carefully read and digested the matter therein fully, I do not hesitate to pronounce it an invaluable history of Masonry in the Republic of M~x.ico. As to the Gran Dieta, which is now defunct, Prof. Seamon's report places that much discussed and misgoverned so-called Masonic organization in its true light. It is my opinion that his exposure of it contributed largely to its death. lIe recommended the withdrawal of recognition of the Federal District Grand Lodge. He recommended the recognition of the Gr.and Lodge of Vera Cruz, the Grand Lodge Cosmos of Chihuahua, the Grand Lodge Santos Degollado of the Federal District, and the Grand Lodge Hidalgo of the State of Mexico. These recommendations were referred to Committee on Grand Master's Ad- ' dress. _ A Charter was granted to one Lodge, which had previously worked U. D. Before the Grand Lodge closed its labors there were votes of thanks advpted; among them was one to Worshipful Brother Seamon' for his excellent report on Mexican Masonry. Brother Seamon having served the Craft of this State in other years, is well- known in' Missouri and most cordially welcomed among us recently when visiting his old home land. It afforded this writer great pleasure to meet, associate with him, and introduce him to members of my own Lodge, where he officiated at the initiation into the Mysteries of Masonry of my own son. This formed an additional tie, or ,strengthened the old one, between us. CORRESPONDENCE.

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members of the Fraternity. His report covers eighty-six pages, in which sixty-six Grand Lodge Proceedings re'ceive brief attention. Necessarily hig notices had to be short. Missouri for 1899 is accorded nearly two pages of his space. Brother Seamon, being a Missourian, was courteous and fraternal to a very pleasing degree. Speaking of 'our Grand Lecturer, Brother Allan McDowell, he said: "This writer is greatly indebted to Brother McDowell for much valuable instruction in Masonic Ritualism and Symbolism." Brother Seamon made some quotations from the decisions of Grand Master Allen and said: "Missouri is well in advance of American Lodges in the matter of physical qualification." I cannot understand his remark in which he thinks it will not be long until we reach ,the old landmark on this subject as understood by the Grand Lodge of England. Speaking of an address delivered at the Grand Lodge, held in Kansas City, he said: "Rev. Brother W. Vol. Boyd delivered an able and sensible oration on Masonry." As noted elsewhere, we ,recently had the pleasure of a social and fraternal visit from 'Brother Seamon, who is a whole-souled and zealous Brother Mason. It affords me pleasure to record the fact that he is continued as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. Bein-g the Grand Lecturer of New Mexico I cannot comprehend his location at EI Paso. Texas. ELIAS S. STOVER, Albuquerque, Grand Master. ALPHEUS A. KEEN, Albuquerque, Grand Secretary.

NEW'(ORK-1901. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in Grand Lodge room, Masonic Temple, New York City, commencing on the seventh day of May, 1901. M. W. Bro. Charles W. Mead, Grand Maste:r, was present, and R. W. Bro. Edward M. L. Ehlers, Grand Secretary, and a full corps of officers. There were present also twelve Past Grand MaSlters and a large number of Representatives of Grand Lodges. Our Missouri Representative,Brother Southwick Hebberd, was present. The record says a "constitutional number of Lodges was present. The representation of Lodges was very great." As there are 750 Lodges in that Grand Jurisdiction I conclude that these were nearly all represented. '

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ADDRESS. I

.The Address of Grand Master Mead was quite lengthy, but abounded with businl6ss matters of special interest and importance. He opened with cordial greetings, and due acknowledgment to the Almighty, for his loving kindness and tender mercies. The exordium was followed by a record of the life and death of oue of their Past Grand Masters, M. W. Benjamin Flagler, who died in New York City October 30, 1900. He was sixty-seven years of age. Brother Flagler was Grand Master in 1882. The Grand Master said of him: "No man was better and more favorably known in the Grand Lodge of New York. He possessed a most charming personality, coupled with great strength of mind and great beauty of character." The Grand Master made a record of the death of quite a number of Masonic worthies of the jurisdiction, none of whom, however, had reached the eminence of Brother Flagler. He recorded with special interest the death of Worshipful Brother Adnah A. Treat, Past Master of Apollo Lodge, No. 13, who died in Denver, Colorado, December, 1900, in the 104th year of his age. It is said that this venerable Brother was given physical strength and mental clearness even to the portals of the tomb. A few days before his death he wrote a poem on the New Century, which is incorporated in the address of the Grand Master as a memorial to this relp.arkable man. A long list of Honored Dead of other jurisdictions was furnished. The Grand Master reported having created five Lodges U. D., and tliese were severally chartered by the Grand Lodge. The Address can路 tains a record of various ceremonies performed by the Grand Master, assisted by other Grand Officers, such as laying corner stones, etc. FORJ<~IGN

RELATIONS.

Grand Master Mead reported that ('Our relations with Sister Grand Lodges continues of the mQstcordial anti fraternal nature." 4. ~t". He ,said the strtU:$' of the Grand Lodge of Washington remained unchanged. The h.~pe had been indulged that that Grand Lodge would re-enact its d~cree of non-intercourse with the Grand Lodg~ of Hamburg and recall its objectionable resolutions respecting the subject of Masonry among the negroes of America. In view of the attitude of said' Lodge toward the Grand Lodge of New York the Grand Master recommended that full authority be given the incoming Grand Master to take such action as may be necessary in respect to the same. Application had been received from the Grand Lodge of Western Australia, Costa Rica and the National Grand Lodge of Germany

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asking for recognition and interchange of representatives. Comment路 ing on the action of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, which the Grand Lodge of Washington seemS' to favor, the Grand Master furnished the information that said body' had established a Lodge in the city of Copenhagen. This caused fraternal relations to be broken off between the Grand Lodge of Denmark and that of Hamburg. Grand Master Mead correctly characterized the action of Hamburg as "carrying on a species of Masonic piracy." From the address I learn that there is an organization established in the city of Philadelphia, where four Lodges have been created by the Grand Orient of Spain. These - Lodges were pronounced clandestine and spurious. Anyone hailing therefrom wO'uld not be recognized as a Mason. Under the head of "Statistical and Financial" the Grand Master furnished information that they have upon their rolls 750 Lodges and an aggregate membership of 106,235, being a net gain of 4,687 members during the year. ThiS' he p'ronounced "an unprecedented annual increase." He stated that the Grand Secretary had received during the year ending December, 1900, the sum of $82,915. This showed an increase of receipts over the previous year of nearly $5,000. The Grand Secretary's report shows a balance in the Grand Treasury of $54,000. That Grand Lodge has what is termed a "Permanent Fund," which amounts to the sum of $10'3,690. The Grand Master said "When the cry of distress came to us from our Brethre~ in Galveston, Texas, who were in want and destitution, I issued a circular to the Fraternity of New York requesting the several Lodges to make such contribution as' they deemed proper for the relief of the unfortunates." In response to this call the Lodges were prompt and liberal. The sum of $10,274 being sent to the Grand Treasurer, who forwarded the same to the Masonic Relief Committee of Galveston. Speaking of their Masonic Home, the Grand Master said: "The bighest expectation and desires of the Brethren have been realized, and it is, what the world regards it, 'A Model Home.''' From his reference to the institution I learn that M. W. Bro. Anthony, Superintendent of their Masonic Home, had been sorely bereaved by the death of his most estimable wife. Under the direction of the Grand Master the Grand Secretary prepared and sent out an announcement of the great loss sustained by Brother Anthony, which waS' u a beautiful tribute to the worth and-memory of Mrs. Anthony and her work at the Home." The report of the Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. Ehlers, was a brief compendium of the transactions connected with his office. From said report it is learned that it was hislwentieth presentation of the buS'iness affairs of the Grand Lodge of New York. In it he gave a brief retrospect of the changes that had taken place within the twenty years. When he wrote the first report as Grand

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Secretary there were upon the rolls of the Grand Lodge little less than 70,000 members. Now he is able to report a net gain in twenty years of 96,533. The .change in their financial condition was equally gratifying. Twenty years ago the Grand Lodge had a debt of over $6{)0,0'00. During that time the Grand Lodge has expended for the erection and maintenance of the Home in Utica the sum of $718,916 and has a balance invested in bonds and mortgages, deposited in trust companies and banks, amounting to the sum of $384,000. In addition it has discharged every obligation of benevolence at home and abroad, in unstinted measure. This is a grand showing of the Grand Lodge in twenty years. He reported that 750 Lodges of the jurisdiction had made full returns and all paid dues except one. M. W. Bro. Anthony, Superintendent of the Masonic Home, furnished a very complete and detailed statement respecting that institution. He said that the returns from the farm had met their anticipations, and a full supply of vegetables in season and other products had been realized. It was announced, that the physical condition of the inmates and their general health had been as good as could be expected. Up to the present date the death rate had been very low. The home has a day school of two departments, managed by capable teachers, which had been successfully maintained. The moral instruction ~as looked after with interest, the Sunday. School being continued and Wednesday evening prayer meeting, and a general song service on Sunday evening. This report is what might be expected from the superb ability and capable management of Brother Anthony. Reports from various committees, rendered during the sitting of the Grand Lodge were in keeping with the usual business management of that body. When the election of officers took place R. W. Bro. Charles W. Cushman was elected Senior' Grand Warden by acchimation. On account of 10ng-c9.ntinued physical affliction he presented to the Grand Lodge a written statement in which he declined to accept the honorable station. On motion of Past Grant! Master Ten Eyck the Grand Lodge gave expression to its appreciation of the services heretofore rendered, with regrets that his, physical condition compelled him to decline the office of Senior Grand Warden, when it was resolved that "Brother Charles W. Cushman be made an Honorary Past Grand Master, with title of Most Worshipful." M. W. Bro. Brodie, P. G. M., elaborated the eminent service rendered by the Grand Secretary during his tw~nty years in office, and presented a resolution, which was adopted, as an expression of esteem of Bro. Edward M. L. Ehlers, and that he be made "Honorary Past Grand Master, with the title of Most Worshipful." Upon a report of a committee appointed, proper action waS' taken respecting the application of the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica for recognition,

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and the same was declared to be an independent and Sovereign Grand Lodge, and an exchange of路 representatives approved. The application of the Grand Lodge of Western Australia was postponed pending further proceedings. During the session a telegram was received from W. P. Webster, Grand Se~retary of Grand Lodge of Florida, asking for Masonic relief for that fire-swept city, when it was moved and carried that the Committee on Finance be instructed to recommend an appropriation of $1,000 for the relief of the . brethren at Jacksonville. Our New York brethren know how to do good and great things. The Committee on Appeals reported that no matters had been brought before them for consideration. This is the most marvelous record I have met with in all my 'Masonic life. A jurisdiction of the size of New York, with 75'0 Lodges, and over 100,000 members, not to have a case coming up by appeal for con路 sideration. At the close of the session a magnificent floral piece was presented to the Grand Secretary, Brother Ehlers, as the gift of the representatives of Lodge~, to emphasize the service rendered by that official during his twenty years' incumbency of the office. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bro. Jesse B. Anthony, Chairman, submitted a review of the Proceedings of fifty-five American Grand Lodges covering one hundred and eighty-five pages. Foreign Grand Bodies were reviewed by Worshipful Bro. Emil Frenkel. Due attention was accorded the Journals reviewed by Brother Anthony, from which he made liberal appropriations; . bri~f, passing comments followed in many instances. Reviewing the transactions of Georgia, he complimented those elected to the highest place in the gift of the Craft, but noted a point which jarred upon his feelings. He referred to the exp'ulsion of eighty-one Brethren for non-payment of dues, while only twentythree had been expelled for Masonic crimes of grossest character. I have been unsparing in my reprobation of such treatment, and what I conceived to be unjust discrimination against unfortunate' Brethren, but, in the language of Brother Anthony, "Such is the law in that Jurisdiction." It is needless to record the fact here that Brother Anthony is. sound in his views on the question of Negro Masonry; as set forth in the action of the Grand Lodge of Washington. Brother Robbins, of Illinois, having changed his method of review from the topical to the old style, received the cordial appreciation of the New York committee. He was very liberal and kind in his review of our proceedings of 1900, furnishing a brief summary of our transactions. Speaking of our la~ governing physical qualification, he said, While not a Perfectionist, he thinks we have opened

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the doors pretty wide with reference to the admission of physically disqualified candidates. I approve cordially of this view that "it Is a good rule in Freemasonry to adhere very closely to the old regulations." No one deplo~es more than this writer the opening of the doors to the admission of. applicants whose chief qualification, physically considered, is that they can conform to our requirements by the aid ?f "artificial appliances." , He was very gracious in his comments upon the management of our Masonic Home, and thinks that Brother Woods is a "happy Superintendent," in view of the fact that harmony exists in all departments of our Home, and nothing has transpired to disturb the serene surface of events. Brother Antbony was very courteous to this committee,both in appropriating matter from my review and in making fraternal comments upon the same. In closing this. brief review, in the midst of the most fearfully torrid season of all my experience, I wish to tender Brother 4-nthony my sincerest personal sympathy and fraternal condolence in the great sorrow he haS' met in the death of his estimable wife. The Grand Master said, in speaking of the subject, "The heart of the whole Craft went out to him in tenderest sympathy when darkness of the greatest bereavement that can come to man fell upon him." She was the Matron of the Masonic Home, and every evidence furnished but confirms the belief that she was peculiarly adapted to assume and discharge the responsibilities of the position. Brother Anthony, I can only say from similar experien~e, "The heart alone knows its own sorrow." 'l.'he Grand Master, Brother Charles W. Mead, was re-elected by acclamation, and lives at Albany. R. W. Bro. Edward M. L. Ehlers was also re-elected Grand Secretary by acclamation, headquarters at Masonic Temple, New York, City. Bro. Jesse B. Anthony, Committee on Correspondence'.

NORTH CAROLlNA-1901. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge held its session in the Masonic Hall, city of Ral~igh, commencing January 8, 1901. There were present M. W. Bro. B. S. Royston, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. John C. Drewry, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers, and the record says "a constitutional number of Lodges was represented." Our Grand Lodge Representative, Bro. Walter Eo Moore, appears in the list of Grand Representatives. From the proceedings it is learned that there are three hundred and twenty Lodges on the roll,

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with a membership of 11,637, evidencing 'a gain over the previous year of 277. The receipts of the year were reported at $6,944. The Grand Secretary said 1hat "The increase in members and funds showed that there had been satisfactory progress in every branch of the \'.'orle" â&#x20AC;˘ AUDHESS.'

The Address of Grand Master Royston covers eighteen pages. Referring to the State of the Craft, he said: "With but few exceptions earnest and hearty co-operation had ,been the watch-word among the Lodges. '\Ie have increased in numbers to a gratifying 'extent." Referring to ?fficial visitation, the Grand Master said it had not been his privilege to visit as many of the Subordinate 'Lodges during the year as he desired. Those Lodges visited possessed the true spirit of Masonry. Seventeen decisions were reported. I have read them with special care and interest, and regard the rulings of the Grand Master a~ eminently sound and practical. From his ruling it is learned that a citizen of the State moving from the jurisdiction of one Lodge to another m'ust reside under the jurisdiction of said Lodge twelve months befoz:e he can make application for the Mysteries. In this State we only require six months residenc~ ill the jurisdiction of the Lodge, the party having been a resident of the State one year. From one of his decisions.it is inferred that more than five candidates cannot receive the degrees at the same communication .. This limit does not exist in Missouri,. The Grand Master ruled that it is the duty of a Lodge to bury, with Masonic honors, one of its members who committed suicide. He also held that one c9nvicted and executed for felony should not be buried with Ma~onic honors. The decisions of the Grand Master were properly approved. He had created d'uring his term of office six Lodges U. D. Charters were granted to a portion of this number and the others continued U. D. Numerous dispensations were reported as being granted, several being permission to confer degrees upon parties without requiring them to manifest proficiency in open Lodge. The Grand Master decided that examination as to the proficiency was passed upon b.y the Worshipful Master alone and no vote was necessary. The relations with sister Grand Lodges were reported as of the most cordial character.' In response to the cry of distress coming up from Texas the Grand Master issued an appeal to the Subordinate Lodges of the State for ~unds to relieve the Brethren. He reported that nearly $500 had been contributed and transmitted to the Grand Master in Texas.

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The address contains' a statement of the death of M. W. Bro. Horace H. Munson, P. G. M. A memorial committee presented a deserved tribute to the departed Brother and a page was ordered inserted in the Proceedings to commemorate the life and virtues of the deceased. The Grand Master of North Carolina could not present an address to his Grand Lodge without making mention of the Orphan Asylum. Speaking of this institution he said: "During its existence, which covers a period of something over a quarter of a century, the Oxford Orphan Asylum has sent forth. into every portion of our dear old commonwealth boys and girls whose lives have been a blessing to all classes." The Board of Directors of the Orphan Asylum presented a full and interesting statement respecting the institution. It is learned from such report that the Asylum is entirely out of debt, and cause for congratulation is found in the fact that the property has increased in value more than $50,000 in the past eight years. From the Superintendent of the Asylum's report much useful information may be gathered. It is learned that there are 215 children in the institution and that the per capita for the year was $52.96. The progress of the children in school work is declared to be very encouraging. The shoe shop, farm, printing office, wood-working shops and other appointments connected with the institution have proved very profitable as sources of revenue. From this it is fo'und that $6,642.95 was received as profits. The institution has a singing class and has made musical excursions from which quite a large revenue was derived. The Superintendent stated that the 1p.oral and religious instruction of the children was路 of the greatest importance. It is truly said in the words of another, "Making a livin,g is i'mportant, but !fiaking a lite is more important." It is manifestly evident from all the information contained concerning the Asylum, that it is a well-managed institution. Consideration was given the claims of. the Grand Lodges of Cuba and Costa Rica. From the information available, it was deemed best to refer these subjects to the Committee on Correspondence, to be reported on at the next session of the Grand Lodge. The Grand .Treas'urer reported a balance in his hands amounting to some $5.000. The Journal under review contains the record of several Special Communications. The Committee on Grand Master's Address pronounced it an "able and comprehensive document, which shows that 'he had given unstinted labor to his great trust.'~ Grand Secretary Drewry submitted a general as well as statistical exhibit. From his report it is seen that a custom has prevailed in that jurisdiction among the Subordinate Lodges to make their annual

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r~turns, and pay Lodge dues during the session of the Grand~Lodge. The Grand Secretary very justly complains at such a custom. This Grand Secretary found a similar custom in vogue on taking charge of this office twenty-four years ago. I am happy to say that, by determined and ,persistent effor~s, and a stubborn purpose, the habit has been' broken up, and the Lodges notified long in advance of the session that no money will be received during the Communication of the Grand Lodge. As our Grand Lodge pays mileage and per diem, the Lodges not having complied with the law in advance of the session, are ruled out, and lose any claims upon the funds'. Grand Secretary Drewry offered an apology to the Grand Lodge for the delay in bringing out -the Annual Proceedings of the year previous, and that such delay could not be attributed to him, as his manuscripts had been placed in the hands of the printer the day after the Grand Lodge closed. The Journal of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina was printed at the Orphan Asylum. Perhaps that had something to do with causing the delay mentioned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

In opening his fifth annual report, the committee, Brothel' John A. Collins, said ,he had reviewed the transactions of fifty-six Grand Lodges, all that had been received. He rega.rded ~he alarm growi,ng out of the "negro eruption" in Washington, in 1898, as having entirely passed away. Speaking of the situation of Masonry in Mexico, he said, "After close examination into its history, methods and present condition, a belief had become fixed that it is wisdom on the part of Grand Lodges to go very slowly in recognizing the Gran Dieta." It is only neceSl::)ury to remark here that that anomalous Body has ceased to exist. Brother Collins correctly fltates that the most surprising evolution of the Craft in the passing years is a new zeal for the building of Masonic Homes for the care of indigent Masons and the widows and orphans of departed Brethren. It may be said by way of comment at this point, that Masonry in the exhibition of this "new zeal" has reached a clear and proper understanding of-it'S mission in the world. We have been preaching Charity long enough. It is high time the Masons of this country were giving a practical exhibition of the spirit of the institution, and prove by practise the truth of our professions. The report of Brother Collim, covered 154 pages. He is a. good reviewer, and sees all that is worthy of notice. His 'work possesses pleasing interest, and a charm that delights the reader from first to

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last. He selects well, and gives spice to his report by a limited number of extracts. followed by proper comments and due considera路 tion. The question has presented itself to this writer in the shape of . a wonder, why a By路Aher of the ability of Dr. Collins, as a writer. had not b~en called into ~ervice years before he came into the Guild. Without attempting to follow him through his entire review, I proceed to mention his notice of our Missouri Proceedings for 1900. 'I'he Address of Grand Master Briggs was fraternally and fully commented on. All of our business transactions of that session were summarized, and presented in a very attractive form to his readers. My work on Correspondence is accorded due credit, and received a pleasant compliment. The Grand Master, Brother B. S. Royston, was re-elected, and live~ at Oxford. Joh!l C. Drewry, Grand S'ecretary, was again chosen, and has headquarters at Raleigh. I am, pleased to note that Dr. John A. Collins remains Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence.

NORTH DAKOTA-1900. ELEVENTH ANNUAL COMMU,NICATION.

The Grand Lodge held its eleventh session in the city of Fargo. beginning June 19th, 1900. My report on Correspondence was closed October 1st, at which time the Proceedings of North Dakota had not reached me. This will explain why a review of said Proceedings did not appear in my last report. The Grand Lodge was presided over by M. W. Bro. John A. Percival, Grand Master; Frank J. Thompson, Grand Secretary, was present, with other Grand Officers. The. record says: "The Granll Secretary reported that a constitutional number of Lodges wen represented." How many is not mentioned. AN ADDRESS

Of twelve pages claimed attention, as furnished by the Grand Master. It was announced that "No Past or present Grand Officers" had been milled away by death. rfhe Grand Master stated that"the past. year has been one of general prosperity to the Craft within this jurisdiction." Sixteen dispensations had been granted to confer degrees in less time than required by law. Seven new Lodges were created, during the term, Under Dispensation. These received Charters from the Grand Lodge. The statement was made by the Grand Secretary. that "this is the greatest number of new Lodges ever

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created in anyone year during the history of our present Grand Lodge." He reported that "the returns of the various Lodges were received within the statutory limits, and all money paid except in two instances. From the returns the Grand Secretary was able to report the total membership at 3,492, showing a net increase of 323. From the report of Grand Treasurer it is learned that he had "Balance cash on hand of -$4,700." A decision rendered by the Grand Master (and approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence) declared that "Dimits are granted only to Master Masons and members of the Lodge." This was in -reply to a question, "Can a Lodge dimit an Entered Apprentice?" The question is very proper, "what do you do where an E. A. wants to change his connection and affiliate as such elsewhere?" In Missouri we grant certificates of dimission to Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts. Such certificate may not be called a dimit, by our Brethren in North Dakota, but it is an equivalent. The conclusion of the report of Brother Frank J. Thompson, Grand Secretary, waE characteristic. The Grand Lodge repealed its action taken at a former sl?ssion (1898), which required Lodges to present a copy of the "Morals and Dogm3is of the Symbolic Degrees to all Master Masons at their raising." There is no report on Correspondence. Trusting the Proceedings of 1901 may reach me in time for reo view, I close this brief notice by announcing that Frank J. Thompson is Grand Seeretary, with headquarters at Fargo.

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NOVA SCOTIA-1900. THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This Grand Lodge holds its session in June of each year. The Thirty-Fifth Communication was held in the city of Halifax on the 13th day of June, 1900. The Proceedings were not received in time for notice during the preparation of my last annual review. The Journal for 1901 may be received in the course of the present season of labdr. If so, due attention will be given to the same. M. W. Bro. Thomas B. Flint, Grand Master, presided at the session, while R. W. Bro. William Ross was Grand Secretary. The Grand Officers were in attendance, with a number of Past Grand Officers, representatives of Sister Grand Lodges, and "a constitutional number of Subordinate

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Lodges." From the "Recapitulation" it is learned that there are sixty-one Lod,ges on the roll, with a membership of 3,397. A gain of 106 was reported. After the session was opened, the Grand Lodg-e repaired to church, wl:!ere a sermon was delivere<l by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. R. H. Bullock. ADDRESS.

A reasonably brief Address was presented by Grand Master Flint, Congratulations were offered upon the Masonic prosperity which had attended the labors of the Craft during the year. The financial condition had improved, as shown by the statement that $1,000 had been paid on their debt. and a comfortable balance was in the hands of the Grand Treasurer. The Grand Master said: "Our relations with all foreign Grand Lodges continue most harmonious and satisfactory.'.' He reported numerous visits made at home, and mentioned, with much :pleasure, an enjoyable visit to the ~'Washington Centennial" of the .death of that illustrious Mason and citizen. The address of Brother Flint was brief enough and very practical. It me~ :with cordial approval from a committee, and the statement made that the Grand Lodge was to "be congJ:'!atulated on having for its head an official so efficient, earnest and well -informed Mason as M. W. Bro. T. B. Flint." He closed his third term under the glow of the above compliment. The reports of eight D. D. Grand Masters followed the address of their Grand Master. A valuable report was made by Brother Wm. Ross, Grand Secretary, which met with generous commendation- from the Committee on the Doings of G'rand Officers. It was anll:0unced .that "for once in very many years returns have been received from every Lodge in the jurisdiction." An efficient Grand Secretary is entitled to the credit for this result. He reported the income at,$3,391. Reports of various committees were submitted'and acted on touching local affairs. The membership, by Lodges, was printed in the Proceedings. CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Ross, Grand Secretary, informs that he was delayed in publishing his proceedings by the failure of some one to deliver a report on Correspondence in due time. Grand Master Flint wrote up the doings of a large majority of the Grand Lodges, while another brother prepared a review of the balance. The review covers 133 pages. 'fwo pages were assigned to a review of our transactions of 1899, due notice being given to such matters as claimed the attention of M. W. Bro. Flint, in whose hands our Missouri Journal had

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been placed. He is always kind to Missouri, and appropriated such , thoughts as he deemed proper. I record with much satisfaction that Brother Flint was appointed chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the term following his retirement from the' high station of Gmnd Master. Brother Ross, ,Grand Secretary, announced his purpose to resign the office of Grand Secretary with the close of the year, owing to the necessary "attendance at Ottawa during the session of Parliament." From which it is inferred that he has given up the honorable position held by him to enter political life. He is to be pitied. T. A. COSMAN', Halifax, Grand Master. WILLIAM Ross, Halifax, Grand Secretary.

OHIO-1900. NINETY'FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The. Grand Lodge convened in the City Hall, Springfield, October 24th, 1900. There were 'present M. W. Bro. E. L. Lybarger, 9-rand Master, R: W. Bro..T. H. Bromwell, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. The Committee on Credentials reported "a constitutional number of represenatives of Lodges present and enrolled:" ~ddresses of welcome were delivered by Brothers James Johnson,'Ex-Mayor and Ex-Governor Asa S. Bushnell, to which, says the record; th~ Grand Master "replied in fitting words of tbanks." ADDR~~SS.

According to the address of the Grand Master, "Ninety-one years ago the Grand Lodge of Ohio was ~ounded in the city of Chillicothe by twelve representatives from six small subordinate Lodges." Now, he informs us, there are over "five hundred, with a metnbership of forty-six thousand." Truly the craft has filled up the passing century with great effectiveness, giving to the Masonic world a co~tribution unsurpassed by any Grand Body on this continent. The Grand.;.,M.astel' gave an interesting summary of what had been done during his term, embracing appointments 9f District Lecturers, Grand Representatives, approvat' of Lodge By-Laws, Special Dispensations granted, Dedication of Halls, corner-stones laid, visits made and the creation of two new Lodges Under Dispensation. He was pleased to state that "our fraternal I'elations with other jurisdictions are most friendly." While be answered "hundreds of questions," he "refrained

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from making new decisions." He, with others, had attended the "Washington Memorial Celebration, which took place at the cities of Washington and Alexandria, Virginia." On that occasion the versatile Brother J. H. Bromwell delivered "one of the most rhetorical and appropriate addresses delivered through the entire, proceedings." I am not surprised at this tribute to Brother Bromwell. "OliR ,MASONIC HOME."

Grand Master Lybarger made the following statement concerning the above-named institution: "Within sight of this beautiful city stands one of the grandest monuments ever erectedÂˇ to Universal Benevolence by the munificence of the Masonic fraternity and the charitably disposed of our Brethren." He added, "I hav~' every reason to believe that the Home is well and economically managed, and that the inmates are contented and happy." This sounds very different from the late utterances of a reviewer in a State hard by Ohio, who declared that "the history of the secular management of most of the Homes is a record of financial disaster." It may be properly noted here that the per capita tax in Ohio for the Home is not heavy, and not regarded as a burden, the amount being ~nly $13,260. The Grand Lodge contributed' $4,000 to the fund. The Grand Maste! in concluding his most creditable paper accorded due recognition to his associate Grand Officers for courteous assistance rendered him, especially R. ÂˇV/. Bro.;.j~<H:, Bromwell, Grand Secretary. He learne'd, as do some o.thers; the value of a capable Grand Secretary. Giving expression of its' appre'cia.tion of the "signal success achieved by Grand Ma'ster Lybarger in the discharge of official duty, a committee was created and directed to: i l1.r.0cure and present to him "a suitable Past Grand Master's jeweL'! ff may be said truly, "Honor to whom honor." The reports of Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary followed, from whic~ it is found that, including a former balance and income for the term, the sum of $71,614 had been in hand. This amount, less disbursements was reduced to a present cash balance in the Treasury - of $37,000. rl'te general and fiscal report of the Grand 'Secretary furnished much T~forniation of interest. Brother Bromwell said that he , . 1'" . ' ., â&#x20AC;˘. had succeeded for the past ten years in securing correct returns from . all 'rJodges, with dues, "before making out my final report." From his summary I gather that there had been the largest gain in membership of any previous year, the numbers footing up 2,147, being about 800 more than in 1899. He is following out a plan adopted at the former session of having returns in duplicate. Copies of the duplicate return's are to be bound and placed in the "Ohio Masonic Home vault for safe-keeping." 'He closed his report in congratulatory terms,

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regarding the past year as the "banner year" in the history of the Grand Lodge. Six hundred and fifty Craftsmen of that, jurisdiction had surren路 dered their working tools and laid down to rest. Due recognition of their honored dead was given by a Committee on Necrology, naming in the same connection the fallen leaders in Masonry of other Grand Jurisdictions. Past Grand Master S. S. Williams had donated to the Grand Lodge his Masonic library, which had been taken possession of by a committee, consisting of something over 4,000 volumes, pamphlets, etc. The committee reported that the works thus given had been placed in a rented room for security. The Grand Lodge of Ohio continues "on wheels," and closed to hold its next session in the city of Cleveland. CORRESPOl'i'DENC]<~.

M. W. Bro. W. M. Cunningham, P. G. Master "takes the cake" as , to largeness of his reviews. It covers 332 pages, and is quite compendious in the full meaning of the term. There is an immense amount of matter contained in the review, properly abridged, summarized, sententious, and delectable. The reYiew made by Brother Cunningham is plentifully supplied with extracts from Proceedings examined, and matter,s are well summarized. His appropriations from our 楼issouri Journal of 1899 were liberal. The Address of Grand Master Allen is style.d "a thorough business paper." Excerpts were made therefrom, 'as well as from the oration of our Grand Orator, Rev. Dr. Boyd. All other matters, deemed interesting, were duly noted. He said that my 'report on Correspondence was路 "a complete and interesting digest of the transactions of fifty-one Grand Lodges." Extracts were made from the report and kindly approved. In the introduction to his able review, Brother Cunningham sum路 marized such subjects as are before. the fraternity and generally claiming consideration. such as "The Degree of Entered Apprentice," "Honorary Rank," "Military Lodges," "Non-J;>ayment of Dues," "Nonaffiliation," and other questions of varying import. He informs us that the Degree of E. A. was emasculated by the Baltimore Conven~ tion more than fifty years ago, as previous to that time all business, such as balloting for candidates, etc., was done in a Lodge of Entered .Apprentices. This is still the c!1stom in England. Brother Cunningham favors the "rehabilitation of the Entered Apprentice Degree, and, the restoration of its inherent rights, privileges, and 'prerogatives." While this would be simple justice, the task is herculean, and will never be accomplished in our day. Brother Cunningham successfully G. L. Ap.-8.

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carried out a purpose in the preparation of his review, that his "criticisms should in all instances be so courteously and fraternally expressed, that offense could not in any case be given to any loyal Mason." In closing, he extended to Brother reporters his personal regards and best wishp-s. This courteous expres路sion.is accepted in like spirit by the Missouri Committee, with pleasurable satisfaction entertained at his continuance in charge of the department of Correspondence in the Grand Lodge of Ohio. FRANK S. HARMON, Akron, Grand Master. J. H. BROMWELL, Cincinnati, Grand Secretary.

OKLAHOMA-1901. NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Ninth Session of this young Grand Lodge was held in the city of Kingfisher, commencing on the 12th day of February, 1901. There were present M. W. Bro. Wm. M. Anderson, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. James S. Hunt, Grand Secretary, and a full quota of Grand Officers, with representatives of fifty-two out of the sixty Lodges in the jurisdiction. The membership was announced at 2,512, being a gain of 378.. The income for the year amounted to $2,248, and the Grand Treasurer said he had a cash balance on hand footing up路$2,387. ADDHESS.

The Address of Grand Master Anderson covered thirteen pages of the Journal. He opened by saying, "Since our last Annual Communication, the progress of Freemasonry has been most satisfactoqr in our jurisdiction." He presented a brief review of thatr history during eight years, saying "Our Grand Lodge was organized on November 10, 1892, with ten constituent Lodges, l;utvio路g a membership of 378 Masons." Now they have about eight times as many. He added: "Our increase for 1900 has been g~eateroln nearly every respect than any other year." NEW LODGES. Nine Lodges bad been created Und.er Dispensation during his term of office. Eight of these were duly chartered. He had granted numerous special dispensations, the majority of which were "to confer degrees in less time than required by law." He reported eight official rulings made, which were passed upon by the Committee on Law and

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Usage in these terms: "We endorse each and every decision reported by our Grand Master." To the following question he gave an affirmative reply: "Does an appeal to the Grand Lodge from a sentence of suspension stay the sentence until Grand Lodge acts?" The great big YES given shows that there must be a law sustaining such ruling in that jurisdiction, else the rule thus laid down is foreign. In Missouri, our law defining the "Status of the accused pending appeal" is different from the rule above mentioned. It reads: "If he was suspended or expelled by the Lodge, he shall so remain until the suspension or expulsion shall be removed by the Grand Lod~e." This is just and proper. The logic of the law is simple. I am not allowed to hold Masonic communion with a suspended or expelled Mason. My obliga路 tion forbids it. Such party is certainly a "suspended or expelled Mason" whose Lodge has cut路 him off. An appeal can not work suspension of penalty. Only the Grandl Lodge can do that. To me, during his suspension or expuIliion, he is a "heathen man, and a publican," or, in the language of "Helen's Babies," he i's a "Deader." Speaking of "The Esoteric Work,"-Grand Master Anderson said, "The work of the year in this respect has also been most satisfactory." He uttered a plain declaration concerning a much mooted sub路 ject, as follows: "The doctrine of perpetual jurisdiction does not obtain in Oklahoma." This was in reply to a question raised by the Grand Lodge of Texas. This view was affirmed by the Committee on Law and Usage. MASONIC HOME.

Our Oklahoma Brethren are moving early in their history, for the establishment of a Masonic Home. Such an institution .is in prospect, at least, and the necessary preliminary steps have been. taken to carry out a well-formed purpose. A Board of Trustees, previously created, submitted a report showing what had been done, and said, "We think the raising the sum .of '$1,020, in one year, a satisfactory beginning, and promises very pleasing success for the, future." When the Temple at Jeru8alem was to be rebuilt, many discouragements were met, but the Prophet'~ challen-ge was an inspiration: "W ho hath despised the d~y of small things?" An acorn is a "small thing," but see the mighty oak" which springs from it, and becomes the mono arch of the forest. The prayer of faith brought to Elijah's' view a very "small" cloud on the distant horizon, but a great rain came on in due time. The founding of the Masonic Home of Missouri was the "day of small things," for we had no money, and our Grand Lodge was not rich. It was deemed by some a mere venture, or an experiment. Not so with others. We regarded it as work for the Master, and in His name we labored. We walked ~nd worked by "faith, not

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by sight," for there was nothing in "sight" when we began. The outcome has evidenced to many of us that the Divine benediction rested upon our undertaking from the start, and has through the entire history of our "Home of Love," as it was chriostened when opened and dedicated. This writer has large FAITH in God for whom he labors. May our Oklahoma Brethren realize their fullest and fondest hopes. Grand Secretary Hunt presented a detailed report, embracing a financial exhibit, showing an income amounting to $2,248, and, including a former balance; left available funds on hand, after disbursements, of .nearly $2,400.He was directed, by resolution, to notify the Masonic Grand Lodges of the world of the expulsion of Past GrandMaster Henry Rucker, "for gross unmasonic conduct." The Grand Orator} Brother J. H. Antrobus, delivered a brief talk on the "Philospphy of Freemasonry." The Address was ordered printed, and appears in the Proceedings. A committee reported in favor of the "adoption of the Grand Representative system." The report was adopted. Consideration of the proposed International Congress was postponed. Grand Master Anderson was warmly commended, by resolution, "for the able and efficient manner" in wbich he had governed the Craft. The following was adopted at the close of the session: "Resolved, That this Gran'd Lodge is opposed to the cnstom adopted by the Subordinate Lodges, where the Annual Communications of the Grand Logge are held, of banqueting the members thereof, and trust that in future this custom will be discontinued." This was a very proper .action, and is to be commend.ed. COrmESl'ONDENCE. The review of the doings of fifty-five Grand Lodges was made by the Grand Secretary, R. W. Bro. James S. Hunt, and is a good one. Brother Hunt is quite elaborate in bis work, using 187 pages of the Journal in his report. He was sufficiently generous in excerpting, and quite liberal in his comments, being observant and judicious therein. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1.900 were accorded three pages of his space, embracing a good summary, with an occasional remark, He was kindly disposed to this writer, even to the extent of allowing me to use his scissors, when not needed by himself. Thanks, Brother Hunt, but my typewriter beats your scissors out of sight. I compose better while using the "machine" than when making a "crazy quilt" with scissors and paste. CHAr~LES DAY, Blackwell, Grand Master. J ~:MES S. HUNT, Stillwatel', Grand Secretary.

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PENNSYLVANIA-1900. The usual Communications-three quarterly and one annual-were held during the year 1900. Of course these sessions were held in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia. At each and all the Grand Master, Brother George E. 'Wagner, presided, and the Grand Secretary, Wm. A. Sinn, was at his post. A quarterly Communication was held (the first) March 7th, when 124 Lodges were represented. "Improvement of the Temple" was the principal subject considered, when it was resolved that the cost for such improvements .should not "exceed $74,500." The second quarterly was held June 6th, with representatives from 111 Lodges present. At this session the Committee on Correspondence submitted a report recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge of "Western Australia." The report was approved. Sept~mber 5th, the third quarterly Communication was held, when representatives from 106 Lodges appeared. The Grand Secretary, Brother Sinn, submitted a brief report, giving the numerical strength of the jurisdiction as being 434 Lodges, with a membership of 54,890. He announced the net increase for the year, 1,444. A full report of the "Committee on Temple" was rendered and approved. This Communication was a "mourning session." A mighty man in the Masonic Israel had fallen. The Grand Master said, in addressing the Grand Lodge, "Once again I am burdened with the mournful intelligence of the decease of a distinguished member of the Craft." Brother J. Simpson Africa, Grand Master in the years 1891 and 1892, had been cut down. The Grand Master said, "His death was a great shock to the fraternity, and appeared exceedingly sudden, as but few of ~he brethren ,knew that he was ill." Brother Africa was nearing his sixty-ninth birthday, having been born on the 15th day of September, 1832, and died August 8, 1900. He had filled many civil positions, where probity, integrity, and eminent ability were required, and "was scrupulously attentive to every interest." The Memoir read at this. session of the Grand Lodge was strikingly descriptive of a noble nature and most worthy Brother. ApprO'priate addresses, commemorative of the worth of the departed, were delIvered by Past Grand Master~ Day, Kelly, Arnold, and ,<;>ther brethren. GI~AND

REPIn<:SENTATIVES.

On the 2d of February, 1885, I issued a commission, by order ;)f the then Grand Master, to M. W. Bro. J. Simpson Africa, as the representative of t~e Grand Lodge of Missouri at the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. This commission he held until 1894, when he resigned the

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position. Thus fora period of nine years he was our representative I reviewed his first administration in my report on CorresponJence in 1892, and said of him, "Brother Africa sh~wed in the decisions reported. a superior knowledge of the principles of Masonry and their just application." It is pleasant to remember that in differing in opinion with our distinguished, departed Brother Africa, and com· ments made upon his rulings, no unkind words appear from my pen concerning one whom I hold in loving remembrance, as I held him in ~ighest esteem while living. It was not easy to differ from Brother Africa. He 'was a model and charming Masonic gentleman, amiable and wim:ome. I deplore his death. The third quarterly session convened on the 5th of December. The record says that 280 Lodges were represented. At this Communication the Grand Officers were elected. A portrait of the late Henry W. Williams, Past Grand Master (who died while in office). was presented to the Grand Lodge by his daughter, Miss Virginia Williams, through R. W. Bro. F. E. Watrous, which was accepted for the Grand Lodge by Grand Master, Brother Wagner. Full and minute reports were rendered at this s~ssion by the Grand Tr~asurer, by Trustees of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund, of the Girard Bequest, of the Thomas R. ,Patton Memorial Charity Fund, and of the Taylor Bequest. Thes€ reports show large and well-managed resources, which yield revenues amounting to thousands of money. The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is annually reducing its once large indebtedness created by erecting one of the mostl elegant and substantiflJ Temples in this country. As I understand the statement of the Committee on Finance, the present debt is less than $.200,000. Estimated receipts for the fiscal year ending November, 1901, amount to a little less than $100,000. Anticipated expenditures will leave, a "balance for the other expenses of the Grand Lodge during the year 1901" of smartly over $30,ODO. Our Pennsylvania brethren lmow how to conduct the business affairs of the body as well as to dispense large charities. ANNUAL COJ\DfUNlC'ATION.

This was held on the 27th day of December, and wound up t?e busin€s8 for the year. During thp.session numerous reports were rendered and approved, showing the clisbursements for charity made from the funds in charge, being the interest derived from their funds. HONORARY

MEM.BERSHIP.

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Lodge. Brother Kelly said that Brother Patton had "given twentyseven years of service to the Grand Lodge as its R. W. Grand Treasurer." In addition it. appears that this honorable and honored Brother had, on former occasions, placed in the hands of the Grand Lodge Trustees, '''for the benefit of suffering widows of Masons," moneys that now amount to more than $56,000. Brother Patton deserves a monument more enduring than "Honorary Membership" in a Grand Lodge. He will receive it in tlie loving appreciation of relieved widowhood-hearts made glad and brightened homes. At this session the Grand Officers were installed, and Grand Master Wagner presented an annual message: which was all embracing, and full of business, covering forty pa.ges. Several pages were used in reviewing the past, attention being called to the fact that 100 years ago the Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication, with twenty Lodges represented" He stated that at that time there were "sixty l . .odges on the roll of the Grand Lodge." Forty-nine of these were in the city of Philadelphia, and other portions of the State, the rest being scattered over large sections of the world. '!'hree were in the West India Islands. At that distant period the ,entire membership footed up about 1,500. . Grand Master \Vagner said, "At the present time there are in Pennsylvania 437 Lodges, with a membership of about 55,000, showing in路 crease for the century of 377 Lodges, and 53,500 members." With such a record behind them, the Masons of that grand old jurisdiction have cause for gratulation, and, doubtless, enter upon the twentieth century with high hopes and noble purposes. The Grand Master in discussing the subject of "Lodge Jurisdiction," informs us that "in Pennsylvania there is no such thing as . Lodge jurisdiction over intending petitioners. Every man is entitled to apply to any Lodge in this jurisdiction or elsewhere." I know of no Grand Lodge in this country holding the same views. To the mind of this writer there are many considerations which might be urged against the Pennsylvania eustom. But this is a "free country." Grand Master Wagner reported divers visits, Grand and informal, made during his term, all showing, in connection with elaborate labors performed, that he had been a "mighty busy man." Various Dispensations granted, edicts issued, decisions rendered, corner-stones laid, Schools of Instruction held, and other matters of local import, found a place in the Address, which throughout was a document of merit and of practical 路worth. Brother Wagner is eminently sound on the subject of "Physical Disqualifications," and determined that their standard should not be lo,,:ered. He does not seem "anxious that Masonry should be made easy or cheap." Come over to Missouri and

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see how "easy" it is to become a Mason under our new rule of "artificial applianCf~s." Two new Lodges were created during the term. COHl~ESPO~DEN CEo

hi reviewing Ohio r- said that Brother Cunningham had the lead in the largeness of his report. Pennsylvania had not then been examined. The Committee's report of that jurisdiction exceeded Ohio twenty-two pages, and is entitled to the honors as to length. I will not venture an opinion as· to the merits of these respective reviews. Comparisons disclose contrasts. and contrasts reveal the merits and demerits of the things compared. The committee reviewed' the Proceedings of all jurisdictions in America except those of Arkansas The. report was signed by Brother James M. Lamberton, "for the committee." M. "V. Bro. Michael Arnold, P. G. M., was Chairman of the committee by appointment. I learn from the record that a part of the year he had been dangerously ill. Perhaps it was not hi~ privilege to perform a full share of the labors assigned. Six pages of the report were given to o'ur Missouri Journal of 19'0'0. The Committee presented a very full summary of the doings of our Grand Lodge, and was eminently courteous in treatment. 'fhe Address of our Brother Briggs, Grand Master, was kindly considered, and he commended as having "discharged the duties of the high station with diligent attention and earnest endeavor." The committee concurred in the finding of our Committee on .Turisprudence respecting the case of one who had been suspended for three years by the Grand Lodge. Said finding was, that the party, after serving out his term of suspension, did not regain membership in the suspending Lodge, but simply enjoyed good, Masonic standing without being. restored to Lodge membership. I hold a contrary view to the action of my own Grand Lodge, as well as the opin-ion of my Pennsylvania Brother. It was my contention one year ago,' and is now, that when a Mason is- suspended for a defin: He time, he 10s'e5 all rights and privileges for the time being. Having served out the sentence, all disabilities end with .the expiration of the sentence, and his standing is restored by virtue of expiration of such sentence.. S'uch .ending of disabilities leaves him where he was ·when the sentence·,of,;suspension·went into eff.ect. By operation. of the original . ;'. judgment, he reverted to his former position in Masonry, which in· cluded his membership and his Masonic standing. Any other view robs a Brother of Lodge membership, which amounts to expulsion from the Lodge by a mere act of suspension. I hold this to.be unjust, and inimical to the rights of Masons. The committee agreed to the

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rule that Masons should not attend divine service in Lodge character on Sunday. Brother Lamberton says the Grand I,odge Proceedings of Missouri reached the Temple in Philadelphia in eight days after the. close of our session. He said: "He is a bold Brother who attempts to retard the Missouri Proceedings." I can not follow Brother Lamberton, for lack of space, through his attractive notice of our Proceedings. The current report of the committee is, as formerly, of high order. The Committee on Correspondence for the term following the close of the Grand Lodge is headed by M. W. Bro. 'Michael Arnold, P. G. M., and Brother James M. Lamberton is a "close second." The loss to the Craft of the veteran and able Vaux as a writer on Correspondence, has been singularly met by the two names above mentioned. G~~ORGR' E. WAGNER (re-elected), Grand Master, Philadelphia. WILT.IAM: A. S fKN (re-elected) Grand Secretary, Philadelphia. I

SOUTH CAROLINA-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The record contains the minutes of two Special Communications held for dedication and corner-stone laying purposes. The annual session was held in Masonic Temple, City of Charleston, December 12, 1900, and was presided over by M. W. Bro. Orlando Sheppard, Grand Master. R. W. Bro. Charles J. Inglesby was Grand Secretary. The representation embraaced seven Past Grand Masters, representatives of various Grand Lodges and one hundred and sixty-seven Subordinate Lodges of the Jurisdiction. An address of welcome was delivered by Brother J.' A. Smith, P. G. M., who was Mayor of "the City by the Sea." The Grand Master, in behalf of the Grand Lodge, accepted the hospitality and welcome extended. ADDRESS. Th'e address of the Grand Master embraced a great variety of subjects, covering twenty pages of the Journal. The death of their Grand Chaplain, R. W. Bro. S. P. H. Elwell, was recorded. The death of this Brother caused路 a vacancy in the Grand Lodge ranks, which was filled by Rev. Brother Wm.E. Thayer. He recorded the death of their Grand Lodge organist, who had so often delighted the members of the Grand Body at their: annual reunions. These Brethren were appropriately remembered in a Memorial tribute fur-

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nished by a proper committee. From the address it is learned that their Grand Secretary, Brother Inglesby, had been stricken with .serious illness, and a tender tribute was paid to his worth and ability, and a heartfelt prayer uttered that his useful life might be spared. The Grand Master stated that the Grand Orient of France, having invaded the territo;y of some sister Grand Jurisdiction, he wished to put the Craft in the jurisdiction on路 guard against any of the bantlings of that ostracized body. In 1869 this disfranchised institution created a negro Grand Orient in the City of New Orleans. and subsequently removed the Great Light of Masonry from all' French Masonic altars and ignored a belief in God as a necessary qualification to be made a Mason. A few decisions were reported and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. Some of these were approved, while others caused difference of opinion in the committee and considerable digression of view before the matter was finally settled. They are of local importance only. The Grand Master made reference to the Grand Lodge of Washington and its former attitude on the negro subject, and wound up by saying: "We hope and trust we have now heard the last of "Prince Hall' Grand Lodge and negro Masonry." In response to the call for relief in behalf of our Galveston Brethren the Grand Master caused a circular to路 be issued appealing to the Brethren of the jurisdiction for assistance. Nearly $800 in all came into the hands of the Grand Secretary and was forwarded to the Brethren in Texas. The Grand Master had created two new Lodges U. D. during the term. He treated at some length the subject of non-payment of dues, which has become such a blight to Subordinate Lodges. It was with satisfaction that he reported less complaint in the jurisdiction than there has been for several years on this score. It was his opinion that more Masons become unaffiliated by reason of the non-payment of dues than from any other cause. It was his view that this condition is brought about by the failure of Lodges to enforce the law. He is clearly right as to this' . view of the subject. Neglect on the part of Secretaries of Lodges to collect dues, or the failure of the Master of the Lodge to enforce the law will cause delinquency, and that will continue to increase until the member is confronted with a heavy bill for dues, a.nd lets his membership go by default r.ath.er than to pay. A number of special dispensations were reported by the Grand Master, embracing in numerous cases permission to do things not a'uthorized by law. He refused a number of applications to suspend the law and grant prjvileges similar to thos~ that he permitted. Speaking of their finances the Grand Master said that their bonded indebtedness had

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been reduced during the past year and now amounts to $5,000. He evidently felt deeply the satisfaction expressed when he said: "The bonded indebtedness is being daily reduced, and no w()rthy object which claims the care of this Grand Lodge is neglected." It is to be hoped that this incubus which has so long burdened the Grand Lodge of South Carolina will soon be a thing of the past. That Grand Jurisdiction, like others, haS' made a heroic contest with debt to save its honor and its property. The Grand Secretary, Brother Charles Inglesby, was stricken down-with a serious illness on the 14th of July, 1900, from which, the Grand Master said, he had not yet entirely recovered. Brother John R. Bellinger, Junior Grand W,arden, waS' requested to take hold of the work left unfinished by Brother Inglesby and carry it to completion. This necessitated his writing a great portion of the report on Correspondence and carrying through the press their republication of Ahiman Rezon. Brother Bellinger was considered entitled to the thanks of the Grand Lodge for his successful execution of the trust in both respects. The GrandMaster took occasion to warn the Brethren of South Carolina against a spuriouS' Grand Lodge ,operating in the State of Ohio. There is a party up there calling himself "Pinney," who claims to be Grand Master of the itA. F. & A. M. Grand Lodge of the State of Ohio." He has a small following and is, or ought to be, an expelled Mason, for invading the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ohio. He has a habit of sending out a great many publications appealing to the Grand Lodges of this country, seeking recognition of his spurious Body, by legitimate Masonry. This office has been Hooded with his appeals and pUblications of which no recogni路 tions has been given save that of the waste basket. The address of Grand Mastel' Sheppard was a fine business document and deserved the cordial approval it received from the Com路 mittee on Address. His services as Grand Master were highly appreciated and he was complimented for his excellent address. During the session an invitation was extended to and accepted by the Grand Lodge to attend an oyster roast. No doubt it, was an enjoyable occasion, as at that season of the year the oyster is at his best. An invitation was received from the Mayor of Charleston and officers of the Exposition Association to lay the corner-stone of the main building wth Masonic .ceremonies. This invitation was accepted, the corner-stone laid and addresses delivered by the Grand . Master and others. HEPOR'!' OF

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It was learned from his report that there are 183 chartered Lodges

on the roll, 167 of which "!ere represented at the session. Total membership of the jurisdiction was 6,249. The various Deputies of Districts in the State submitted their reports, which found a place in the Grand Lodge Journal. A resolution was adopted which disapproved of'the "use of Masonic emblems for any but Masonic pui-poses." A committee gave expression to its appreciation of the long and faithful S'ervice. of the Grand Secretary, Brother Charles Inglesby. The hope was uttered that he may soon be restored to full strength and vigor. On account of his illness, as already indio cated, he was unable to complete the report on Correspondence,_ which was taken up by the active and scholarly Junior Grand Warden, and the work proved to be up to the high standard of excellence of their reviews in the past. F'or his services a committee recommended the payment of $200.CORR~:SPOj\"'I)F~j\"'CE.

As noted, Brother John R. Bellinger, Junior Grand Warden, prepared and snbmitted a review, which embraced notices of sixty-four Grand Lodge Journals-American and Foreign. The review covered 187 pages and was like the work furnished by his illustrious predecessor, Brother Inglesby, without extract. The author seemingly had no use for scissors and paste. As the report is written there is a better test furnished of the ability of the reviewer, and in this respect he has measured up to a very high standard. He makes quotations from the Journals. examined, gives clear cut and concise views on both law and custom, together with a just appreciation of the moral excellence of the institution. I close my review of So'uth Carolina by expressing the' sincere hope that our R. W. Bro. Inglesby will soon be able, if not already fitted, to take charge of his old department of Correspondence, and that in the coming years he will render the same efficient service as in the past. I do' not find in the list of appointments of committees by the Grand M~ster any announcement as ,to the work of Correspondence. The Grand Master,. Brother Orlando Sheppard, was reelected and resides at Edgefield, while Brother Charles Inglesby was rechosen as Grand Secretary and with quarters at Charleston.

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SOUTH DAKOTA-1900. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Masonic Hall, Aberdeen, on the 12th ,of June, 1900. M. "VIl. Bro. Wm. H. RoddIe, Grand Master, presided, with Brother George A. Pettigrew, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers present. Brother P\?ttigrew failed to furnish his readers with a recapitulation or index. How many Lodges were represented might be ascertained by counting. Just at this writing, however, the mercury has reached 102 degrees in this office and is still climbing. I' think there are about 100 Lodges in that Grand Jurisdiction, with a membership of 4,668. ADDRESS.

Grand Master RoddIe embraced in eleven pages what matter he deemed proper for consid~ration by the Grand Lodge. In a brief review he showed the numerical increase of Masonry in twenty-five years, when the Grand Lodge held its first session. Then there were six Lodges, with a m~mbership of 198. In 1889 the Grand Lodge of North Dakota was cut off. leaving the original Grand Lodge with seventy-four Lodges and a membership of 3,385. Now their strength is greater than when the severance took place. It was the pleasure of the Grand Master to announce that the ranks of the Grand Lodge remained unbroken during the past year. Six official rulings were reported and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. These were approved, after slight corrections were made. One or two of them needed doctoring, especially where he held that a "committee on a petition for the mysteries should not report in writing, but must report favorable or unfavorable to the Master or Secretary, in accordance with their findings." The committee took the reasonable view and said the committee must indorse on the petition the word "favorable," or "unfavorable." The special dispensations issued by the Grand Master were said to have "come within the well defined rules of the Grand Lodge." Of course the law' j'ustifies conferring .degrees "out of time." Two Lodges were created under dispensation by the Grand Master. CONDITION' OF THE CRAFT.

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observations concerning "Rotation in Office." He thinks that there路 is a proper medium between frequent changes in office and keeping the same Brethren in office until every Brother with a laudable ambition to advance has despaired of having an opportunity. The. latter view, as carried out in some Lodges, has worked detrimentally, as I have seen in the passing years. Sometimes it w,as because the Lodge had no one well qualified to occupy stations and places ot4er than those who had a good-sized monopoly of things. Brother RoddIe presented an admirable conclusion, giving wholesome advice and sound admonitions to the Brethren. The Grand Treasurer presented a gtatement showing a cash balance in his hands of $4,272. The report of Grand Secretary Pettigrew was brief路 and businesslike. He receives a salary of $600 per annum, and does lots of work for that small sum. WILLIAM. BLATT.

A communication was received from this excellent Brother, announcinghis inability to be present at the session, and expressing sincere regrets at his failure to participate in their labors. The Grand Secretary was ~irected to communicat~ to Brother Blatt the regrets of the Grand Lodge that he could not attend the annual communication. Doubtless he was missed by the Brethren, and I miss his valuable contributions to .the literature of the Fraternity as Reporter on Correspondence. I had learned to love him and watch for his annual review. One year ago I regretfully took leave ot him, upon his announced retirement from the Guild, hoping, however, that he might return to a posit.ion so long filled with "pleasure to himself and honor to the Fraternity." The pay roll was reported to amount to some $1,100. A committee was appointed to consider the advisability of selecting a permanent location for the Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

A report of 137 pages, containing notices of fifty-seven Grand Lodge Proceedings, was submitted by Brother S. A. Brown, Committee. Last year I announced his appointment as successor of the retiring Committee, Brother Wm. Blatt. Brother Brown walks in among us of the Reportorial corps with ease and grace, his first appearance indicating that he is not only to be one of uS', but to be with us on all the subjects vitally affecting the interest of the great Masonic fam~ly. His introduction summarized "the most notable events of

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the Masonic Year." He gave a vivid sketch of the "Washington Memorial ceremonies," which he evidently witnessed. He thought that a part of the declaration of the Grand Lodge of Washington, touching the perilous position taken by the Body in favor of affiliating with clandestine Masonry, while seemingly receding therefrom, dulled "the pleasure of many Grand Lodges that are keen to forgive and forget" their erratic course. The report of Brother Brown is largely written, only occasional excerpts being found in the body of the work. He has the happy路 faculty of "summing up" the ,doings . of sister Grand Lodges, thus presenting, in terse terms, the subjects appropriate for the entertainment of his readers. Our Journal at 1899 was accorded the courtesy of three pages of his space, in which d'ue consideration was given the doings of that session. Referring to the fraternal visit paid us by representatives of one of our daughters-the 路Grand Lodge of Kansas-Brother Brown said: "We are of the same brethren and kin. Missouri is our Grandmother Grand Lodge and we are proud to be so nearly related to those magnificent Masonic States." And Missouri is very proud of her descendants in the various sections of the country. We send cordial and fraternal greetings to our Grandchildren of South Dakota, and congratulate them upon the' progress made and the prosperity achieved in the last quarter of the departed century. Welcoming Brother Brown into family of Correspondents, I record, with pleasure that he is continued in charge of this department of work in his jurisdiction. JOHN A. CLEAVER, Huron. Grand Master. GEORGI': A. PETTIGREW, Flan'dreau, Grand Secretary.

TENNESSEE-1901. EIGHTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL

COMMUNI~ATION.

This session was held in Freemason's Hall in the City of Nashville, commencing January 30,1901. M. W. Bro. James H. McClister was Grand Master, who opened Grand Lodge, assisted by a full complement of Grand' Officers. There were eighteen Past Grand Masters enrolled as present. Our Brother, John B. Garrett, Grand Secretary, informs us that there were 403 Lodges represented, and twenty-four not represented. These 427 Lodges contain a membership of路 17,343, being a路 gain of 122 for the year. He reported the income from all sources at $22,731.

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,ADOHESS.

The Grand Master submitted an address embracing fifteen pages. We are greeted at the threshold of this superior business document with the announcement that M. W. Bro. George H. Morgan, P. G. M., had been called to his reward on the 27th of July, 1900, aged nearly sixty years. Brother Morgan was a Tennesseean by birth and had been an active arid influential citizen of that State all his life. He had served the State in various public capacities and stood high in his profession as a. lawyer. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand· Lodge of Tennessee in 1895, and served subsequently as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence for the term of four years. The Grand Master said: "As a Christian he exhibited all the traits of a meek and lowly follower of his Master." Only twenty-four hours before he passed away, in a letter to a friend, he said:' "I realize that my time on earth is not long, but all is well; brighter grows the other shore.". As a Christian and as a Mason the last sentence is most suggestive. "Light" is a well understood expression by every true Mason. To a Christian it has even a more exalted meaning, and a subject of both systems approaches the unseen land it is but natural to expect that "more light" dawns upon the opening vision of the soul, and the weary pilgrim realizes the truth of Brother Morga.n's last utterance: "Brighter grows the other shore." Memorial service was held in honor of our esteemed Brother Morgan, on which occasion eulogies of the life, character and death of the departed were delivered by Brothers Bun F. Price, an'd M. D. Smallman, P. G. Masters. T1?-ese tributes coming from those that knew the honored Brother well and who had associated with him long, are of the highest order, and place the name of George· Hampton Morgan high on the roll of the distinguished dead of the Grand Jurisdiction of Tennessee.

The Grand Master announced that their relations with other Grand Jurisdictions continued to be I amicable and fraternal. It is stated that their Subordinate LodgEf3 ha.d done ·more work i~ the aggregate than for years, still they have some dead Lodges. This lack of life he concluded was o~ing to the fact that they 'took no interest in· the instructions furnished them by the lecturers. A large number' of dispensationsj\vere reported, and I am pleased to observe that none were granted to override the established law of ·the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master refused applications to ballot and confer degrees out of time. I lift my. hat to the Grand Master of Tennessee. He had created five Lodges U. D., which were duly chartered at the session. On. report of a committee one

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Lodge was created and granted a'dispensation by the Grand Lodge. The Grand Master had certainly been very active, and applied himself to the discharge of official duties with energy and efficiency, as be had made sixty-three visits, and in almost every instance conferred one or more degrees on candidates. He brought t{) the attention of the Grand Lodge their Widows' and Orphans' Home, and said the affairs of this institution had prospered well during the past year. He suggested to the Grand Lodge that it make a visit to the Home during the session, which was done. The Brethren of Tennessee are slowly building up an endowment fund for their cherished institution, which amounts to nearly $5,000 at present. The report Of the management of the Home contains a great deal of interesting information. There is in this blessed institution of mercy 112. It was reported that the health of the members of the Home Family was good. A resolution from the children of the Home had been passed by them and a copy {)f the same was sent to the Grand Lodge, "tendering thanks for the benefits the)~ were receiving and for being kindly remembered by a contribution amounting to $44. The dear ones, in expressing their gratitude. said that they had nothing to give in return but their love and prayers. Heaven bless the children! The Grand Master urged an exemplification of the work during the session, as by that means they can reach some of the. Lodges not benefited by the instructions of the custodians of the work and by official visits. The address of Grand Master McClister was business from first to last, and met with an endorsement of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which, doubtless, he highly appreciated. His official rulings were declared in accordance with the law of the Grand Lodge and deserved approval. Said committee congratulated the Grand Master o~ the fidelity and zeal shown in his official service. The Grand Treasurer submitted a report showing a balance in his hands amounting to $21,186. Our Brother Garrett submitted an extended report, dealing with the fiscal affairs of the Grand Lodge, showing that due care and attention had been given to the finances and all interests connected with his office. In that connection he gave a retrospective glance over the old century, which 100 'years ago ,showed but two Lodges in that jurisdiction, with a membership of less than fifty. The Grand Lodge of Tennessee was founded in the twelfth year of the Nineteenth Century. At times. when quarterly meetings were held, there were not members enough present to fill the offices. He stated that the Qrder in Tennessee had given to the country men w.ho became illustrious in all walks of life. At its altars there had bowed three Presidents of the G. L. Ap.-:-9.

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United States, two of whom were at one time Governor of Tennessee. He listed' the names of such men as Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson, all of whom were honored members of the Craft in that jurisdiction, and who served in their respective periods of life as Presidents of the National Government. Sam Houston, Governor of Tennessee, President of the Republic of Texas and United States Senator, was from that State. John "Bell, Congressman; Felix Grundy, Congressman and Attorney-General of the United States, were members of Cumberland Lodge No.8, of Nashville. John Sevier was the first Governor of Tennessee, and was a soldier of gl'eat distinction in the Revolutionary War. John C. Brown, Governor of Tennessee, was Grand Master at one time, and others of prominence were mentioned in the review of the past by Brother Garrett. He uttered one sentence which deserves to be p'reserved and remembered: "Let character be the standard of ,qualification for admission, and let tne d00rs be guarded by the 'ballot box as well as by the Tiler's sword." I see that the Grand Lodge highly honored my friend and Brother, Garrett, by appropriating $110 for the purpose of painting and framing a portrait of the Grand Secretary. The Committee on Jurisprudence rendered an extended and remarkably clear report on various subjects submitted for their consideration. One particular question received elaborate attention. That Grand Lodge adopted an Edict at some former session, saying: "No person shall be Initiated, Passed or Raised in a Subordinate Lodge of this jurisdict~on who is engaged in "the manufacture, for sale, or the selling of intoxicating liquor as a beverage." Some one submitted the question: "Is not this Edict in conflict with the inherent rights of Subordinate Lodges?" The idea 'being that the Subordinate Lodges should be the exclusive judges of the qualifications of candidates. The committee in reply very properly said that Subordinate Lodges have inherent jurisdiction to decide whom should be admitted to membership or ini~iated therein, but at the same time the Grand Lodge possessed the higher right to fix the standard to be observed by the Subordinate Lodges. The committee well said: "Each Lodge is not a law unto itself. All are governed by general law establishing qualifications." Hence it follows that the Edict already mentioned disqualifying persons engaged in the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquors does not abridge an inherent right of the Subordinate Lodges'. We had a similar controversy in Missouri twenty years ago, when our liquor-selling and saloon-favoring element cont'ended that the Grand Lodge had no authority to intervene at any point touching this' question, on th'e ground that the State grants license to men to sell intoxicating

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beverages. It was claimed that this was a "vested right" and could not be set aside by any action of Grand Lodge. Our finding on that subject was that the Grand Lodge had original and exclusive jurisdiction over all subjects of a Masonic character. - We further contended and proved from the statutes of Missouri and decisions of the Supreme Court that selling liquor is a "privilege" granted, which may be revoked at any time, and not a "vested right," which could not be forfeited. As a consequence of our position and contention the liquor interest was defeated by an overwhelming vote of the Grand Lodge, and the law has been followed by strict com路 pliance on the part of the Lodges of the del.iverances of the parent Grand Body. The fruit of our le~islation has been seen tbrough all these years wherein we have eliminated from the Fraternity objectionable material, and in place thereof there has been an unprecedented accession of the best men of the commonwealth. 'fhe Gra.nd Lodge of Tennessee, recognizing the great worth, wisdom and ability of Queen Victoria and her devotion to the welfare of her people, adopted a beautiful tribute in memory of that wonderful woman. - I have thus summarized the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee at its Eighty-seventh Session and now turn to glance briefly at the report on COHRESPO:i.\'DENCE.

The report was prepared by M. W. Bro. Benry H. Ingersoll, Chairman, and embraced 150 pages, in which he reviewed fifty-thre8 American and six Foreign Grand Lodge Proceedings. He is the successor of that able and deeply-lamented Brother George H. Morgan, who passed away in July, 1900. Brother Morgan and this writer were mighty good friends never to have met; it was because we w.ere Brothers.' In reviewing his administration as .Grand Master in 1896 I said, among other things: "Taking the add ress of Brother Morgan as a whole it may be certified as one of the able productions of the time and a valuable 'contribution to the Masonic labors of Tennessee Grand Masters.". In closing my review of his last report on Correspondence, learning that he had been superseded by -another, I said: "While taking leave of Brother Morgan I extend to him personal greetings expressing the hope that at some time, somewhere, we may meet in the flesh and have a good, hearty, oldfashioned shake." That hope is forever broken; the only expectation I now have of meeting this excellent Christian gentleman and devoted Ma.son will be in the land of Light and Song, to which he has goI1e.

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Brother' Ingersoll, the present committee, succeeded Brother Morgan as Committee on Correspondence. He was Grand Mastel' of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee in 1888. At the session of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee in 1896, Brother Ingersoll submitted the report on Correspondence for that term. His present review is much more extended than then, reaching, as already in~icated, the limit of 150 pages. The work is well done and strong, being greatly strengthened by an abundance of extracts from the Grand Lodge Proceedings examined. He favors the use of scissors and past.:l. 'fhe merit of his work in this line is in the admirable excerpts made and the judicious comments which follow. Our Proceedings of 1900 received his kind attention to the extent of two pages. He suggested to their own Board of Control the propriety of introducing into the ceremonies of the annual communication of their Grand Lodge delightful song service by theIr own Home children. This we have been doing q'uite a number of years, and it has won upon the representatives of Lodges as nothing else could do. Grand Master Briggs was quoted from approvingly. Concerning my work as committee, he said: "An exclusively pencil report on Correspondence by Brother Vi ncil- is a charming example of th~ reportorial art acquired in twenty-three years of unbroken experience." Pencil, indeed! Brother Ingersoll should see this committee making use of a Remington typewriter, discarding both pencil and scissors. While thus employed my thoughts flow easBy and composition is a joy forever. Brother Ingersoll having had experience as a Grand Master and as former Committee on Correspondence, is well equipped for the work in hand, and I am pleased to record the fact that the Grand Master, appreciating his valuable services. appointed him in charge of the Department of CQrrespondence for another year. ISAAC J. THURMAN, McMinnville, Grand Master. JOlIN B. GARRETT, Nashville, Grand Secretary. H}t~NRY H. INGERSOLL, Knoxville, Com. oJ! Correspondence.

TEXAS-1900. THE SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Convened in the city of Houston on the fourth day of December, 1900. M. W. Bro.' R. M. Lusk, Grand Master, John Watson, Grand Secretary, with other Grand Officers present, and Representatives of 415 Lodges out of 649 on the roll. The membership is reported 29,021

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and the receipts at $19,173. Attempting the mastery of as large a Journal as the Grand Lodge of Texas annually furnishes is like trying to take in the immense territorial domain of that State. At this season of the year, when the mercury ranges from 100~ upward, the task is a trying one. A J)J)J{ESS.

The' first thing for consideration is the lengthy and able document presented by Grand Master Lusk, which covers thirty-four pages. noted the loss sustained by the Fraternity of that Jurisdiction in the death of Franklin B. Sexton, P. G. M., who died at the age of seventy-two years. He had filled public offices in the gift of the people, and at one time was a representative from Texas in the Confederate Congress, and at his death the last surviving member of that body in his State. He was Grand Master of Masons ill. 1856 and Grand High Priest in 1867. At the time of his death he was the oldest living P~st Grand Master and Past Grand High Priest in the State. Grand Master Lusk, .on receiving notice of the death of Brother Sexton, hastened to the city of Marshall and conducted the Masonic funeral services. He said, "Thus passed away a man and Mason whose character was above reproach, his honor unassailed and unassailable." , Brother Lusk was pleased to announce that their relations with other ,Masonic Jurisdictions cohtinued amiable and fraternal, except the Grand Lodge of the State of Washington. The Edict' of nonintercourse with that Grand Lodge seems to remain in force. Much of the address, as well as the Proceedings, treats of the terribl~ disaster that befell the beautiful city of their State, Galveston, on September 8th, 1900. In addition to the loss of millions of dollars' worth of property, he said the most conservative estimates placed the loss of life at five thousand human beings. The Masonic fraternity in that city suffered severely. The Grand Master's statement of pecuniary losses of the Brethren of Galveston, judging from the most careful estimates, amounted to over one million dollars. An appeal was sent by the Grand Master to the Masonic Lodges of Texas asking help to relieve them in their great distress. The Lodges and Brethren or-~Texas responded nobly, contributing over sixteen thousand dollars. Extended and detailed reports are found in the Proceedings bearing upon the losses sustained by our Brethren: in that ill-fated city. The Grand Master had created six Lodges U. D. These were chartered by the Grand Lodge. Numerous applications . had been made to him, asking permission to confel; degrees out of time. In each and every instance he refused. The year had been a

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busy one in laying corner-stones, as twenty-one instances appeared in his report where such permission had been granted. These were for churches, Lodge rooms, court houses, etc. Also, dispensations for removal of Lodges, to meet temporarily in places other than Masonic Halls, and divers other matters. MASOXIC HOME.

Texas is a large Jurisdiction territorially, and contains a'large representation of the Masonic fraternity in its bounds. It is, therefore, not to be wondered at that they do things on a large scale. Speaking of the Home, the Grand Master said: ,"I regard'it as the crowning achievement of Freemasonry in Texas. n Yes, Masonry has reached the. true idea of itS' mission in life by the establishment.. and maintenance of such institution. Our Texas Brethren have measured up ftilly to the standard and' demands of the Masonic Fraternity to bless humanity rather than to exist in mere name and profession. The Grand Master reported having called a special session of the Grand Lodge ~or the purpose of dedicating the Widows and Orphans' Home. It was an occasion of thanksgiving to Gou for His. protecting care and Providence in establishing the Home. AddresS'es were delivered by Past Grand Masters J. L. Terrell and James F. Miller. The Grand Master said: "The Masonic Home is a subject which should come close to the heart of every Brother in Texas, and his best judgment and energies should be enlisted in behalf of its maintenance ,and success. n Being ,unable to attend,the 'Washington Centennial exercises, he. reported that their Grand Lodge was represented on that occasion by Brothers McLeary and Nicholls, Past Grand Masters. .The remaining part of the address is taken up with local matters and the incorporation of nineteen official decisions, which were duly approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence: excep t a few. "A party had been initiated in Texas,_ and was not allowed to proceed further, when he removed to the State of Mississippi. While there he applied for initiation, and was a second time given the Degree." The Mississippi Lodge, learning the fact that he had been initiated in Texa,'3. exp~lled him. The GrandMaster thought that the Lodge in Texas should try and expel the party, holding that his expulsion by the IVlississippi. Lodge did not affect his standing in the Texas Lodge. The Committee on Jurisprudence reversed him on this point, and held that the Mississippi Lodge had' jurisdiction to try him, because he resided within the territorial j{Jrisdiction of said Lodge. The Committee on Jurisprudence was right, beyond the possibility of a question. Grand Master Lusk was eminently sound on the question

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of physical qualification. This subject had been submitted to him several times during his term, and in every case he refused to lower the well-established standard of the Craft to meet the demands of special cases. He quoted from the Ancient Charge that "That only candidates may know that no Master should' take an Apprentice unless he should have sufficient employment for him, and unless he is a Perfect Youth, having no maim or defect in his body that may render him incapable of ledrning the art." I am glad that Texas has no use for our law of "artificial appliances" as used in Missouri. Brother Lusk closed his admirable address with some very practical suggestions applicable, 'of course, to the local jurisdiction. It may well be pronounced, as it was by the Committee on Jurisprudence, "A very able and really excellent address," for which, and his zeal and ability, he won the commendation of the committee. A report was furnished in detail n~specting the Masonic Home and all appertaining thereto. From the report I learn. that it was opened for the reception of children on the sixth day of October, 1899. Within the ye.ar following they had received ninety-eight applications for admission of children. Sixty-three had been admitted, and one widow. The repo~t states that they had completed and furnished a new dormitory, at an expense of nearly twelve thousand dollars. Past Grand Master Thomas路M. Matthews offered an amendment to the Constitution, which was adopted, that the Lodges should pay annually the sum of fifty cents for each member and one dollar for each degree, to be used in the support and maintenance of the Widows' and Orphans' Home. This is gratifying to the present writer in view of the fact that the Grand Lodge of Texas, like her sister Grand Jurisdiction" Missouri. must come to face the practical management of their Home by regular assessments upon the membership for its support. A large number of cases路 of, appeals and grievances were submitted, and claimed the consideration of the Grand Lodge. SIC NET RIKC.

The Grand Lodge of Texas has one. This ring is known as the McLeary Ring, and was presented to the Grand Lodge by that distinguished Past Grand Master, on which is engraved the sentence, "To Grand Masters forever." It was the desire of the donor that the ring should be transmitted from Grand Master to Grand Master for all tim~.< :Brother N. M. Washer, now Grand Master, was the twentieUi'ln the line of succession, and'in response to the appropriate 'address of Past Grand Master Lusk, replied in eloquent terms. The Grand Lodge of Texas puts its Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer under bonds for the faithful performance of their duties.

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The Grand Secretary being 'under bond for' five thousand and the Grand Treasurer for the stirn of thirty thousand dollars. Our Brethren of Texas do well to guard their means', which are trust funds. In the course of my knowledge of numerous matters of this kind, I have known a number of instances where Grand Lodge officials have defaulted. In one jurisdiction the Grand Secretary appropriated a large amount of money, and was sent to the State prison for a term of years. In other jurisdictions similar defalcations' have taken place, and occasionally a Grand Treasurer is short in his funds. A~ instance of the kind occurred in Misso'uri since I have been Grand Secretary, although he was detected in time to prevent great loss to his bondsmen. A former Grand Treasurer was without bond, and failed in business, carrying with his failure all the money that happened to be in his possession. Since then our Grand Lodge has required ample security of both Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary. CORRESPONDENCE.

The annual review was made by M. W. Bro. Thomas M. Matthews, Sr. It covers ninety pages, and contained his examination of forty-two Grand Lodge Journals. It is considerably shorter than his former productions. I hope, at the close of the writeup of my labors, that I can say the same. The review, like his former report, is noticeably free from clippings. Making an excerpt from some Grand Lodge Journal, .he apologized for doing so, and said: "We hav.e pretty nearly gone o'ut of the copying business." Responding to the comments of Brother Coxe, of Iowa, touching the Mexican Masonry subject, he said "that doctors differ, and that they must, therefore, agree to disagree." I would ask Brother Matthews what he thinks of the Gran Dieta of Mexico now? I am of the opinion that those Grand Lodges which recognized the legitimacy of that body were a little too previous. Brother Matthews is a good writer. He possesses plenty of lively humor, and is free from cant. I am very fond of his productions, and admire the spirit that controls his expressions. Our Missouri Journal for 1900 reached him in time for review. The Grand Lodge of 'l'exas convenes early in December. He observed that my Journal Proceedings reached him in eight da'ys after the close of our session, and called it "quick work." He accords our Journal something more than three pages of his space, in which he reviewed in a very satisfactory manner all that was deserving of notice. Commenting 'upon the decision of Grand Master Briggs, he dis.sented very vigorously from the view that a man wh.ose left hand is off at the wrist was eligible to receive the degrees of Masonry, if he had an artificial hand. Brother Matthews is as sound

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on physical fitness as he is as to moral qualifications and all other great interests in the Fraternity. It is not necessary for me to assure him tha.t I am in perfect accord with his views, and the most pronounced dissenter from the position taken by the Grand Lodge of Missouri that can be found in the State. I will say, however, for his information, that" the' ruling of Brother Briggs was in perfect harmony with the action of the Grand Lodge in 1898 in adopting what is known as the law of cripples. Our Masonic Home received close attention, and the oration of Brother Packard was commended. fIe reviewed my report on Correspondence, kindly and fraternally, at some length, and approved many of my sayings. Commenting on the criticism I offered as to the law of Texas that does not allow an E. A. or F. C. of another jurisdiction to apply for recognition by a Lodge as such until after the lapse of one "year, he was of the opinion that I was in error as to the law. He holds the same view with myself, that a Brother 'Yho can prove himself as an E. A. or F. C., and has a waiver from his Lodge in another State, may, after one month has elapsed, proceed. He added, "If this is not the law, it ought to be." ,I must confess my surprise that a Past Grand Master of a Grand Lodge, and Committee on Foreign Correspondence, should have overlooked a decision of his own Grand Master in 1899, and the approval of the same by the Committee on Jurispru路 dence. If he will turn to page 34 of the Proceedings o'f 1899, and read Question 15 and the answer thereto, he will find that I am absolutely correct in my presentation of the action of his Grand Lodge. An E. A. from the Grand Lodge of Louisiana petitioned the Texas Lodge for the F. C. Degree, the Louisiana Lodge having granted a waiver. The Grand Master's decision was that "He must have resided twelve months in the State and six months in the jurisdiction of the Lodge before the Degree couI-d be conferred.", On page 97 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings of Texas for 1899 the Committee on Jurispr'udence said they found all the decisions of the Grand Master in harmony with the Constitution and laws ,of the Grand Lodge, with a few exceptions. No. 15 was not included in the exceptions, and was, therefore, approved, and stands as the law of Texas. That being the case, I repeat my prayer one year ago, "From such a law, Good Lord deliver us." I thank Brother Matthews for his kindly consideration, .and beg to assure him of my continued fraternal appreciation and" good wishes. I am gratified to know tha:t he is an M. D., and not of the clerical fraternity and entitled to wear the title D. D. N. M. WASHER, San Antonio, Grand Master. JOHN WATSON, Houston, Grand Secretary. THOMAS M. MATTHEWS, Sr:., Athens, Com. on Correspondence.

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UTAH-1901. THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

"Vas held in Masonic Hall, Salt Lake. City, commencing on the 15th day of January, 1901. George V. Schramm, M. W. Grand Master, was present and presided. R. W. Bro. Christopher Diehl. Grand ~ecretary, with other Grand Officers, was pi路esent. The record shows the attendance of eleven Past Grand Masters, and representatives from nine of the ten Lodges answered the roll call. These ten L.odges show. a membership of 907, being a gain of forty for the term. 'rhe Grand Secretary reported receipt of dues amonnting to $1,901. He also reported charity disbursed in the jurisdiction am.ounting to $1,449. The Journal under review is in all respects in keeping with the superior handiwork of my personal. fr.iend and esteemed Brother Christopher Diehl, Grand Secretary. He reported the presenee of a distinguished visitor in the person of M. W. Bro. Frank Foote, P. G. M. of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master submitted an annual message to the Body, covering nine pages, in which he summariz.ed all matters of an official nature which had claimed his attention for the year. He reported a few months' absence from the jurisdiction, spending the time in the City of Chicago. The Craft, during his absence, was in charge of the R. W. Deputy Grand Master Bro. Morse, who ,submitted a brief statement of his official acts. The Grand Master reported the death of two Past Grand Offi~ers, one the Grand Orator in 1898, and the other Grand Tiler in 1872. Mention was inade of a terrible mine explosion which occurred ill that State May ].,1900, at Scofield. To relieve suffering humanity, an appeal was addressed to the Lodges asking donations as far as possible to relieve the immediate want of the unfortunate. Two Masons had lost their lives in the fearful disaster mentioned. The response to the call was nearly $500, contributed by the Lodges. Attention was called to the Galveston disaster, and $100 had been <;Ionated from the funds of the Grand Lodge as a contribution for the relief of the suffering in that terrible stroke of misfortune. The Grand Master reported various matters bearing upon local interests of the Fraternity, which were duly considered by the Grand Body. Several official visits had been made and fraternal courtesy shown the Grand Master as the guest of the Lodges. Foreign relations with Grand Lodges are reported as most cordial and fraternal. He stated

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that requests had been received for Grand Lodge recognition from Western- Australia, Costa Rica and the Gran Dieta of Mexico. Brother Diehl, as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, submitted a special report touching these applications, and -upon his recommendation a resolution was adopted according recognition to the Grand Lodges of Western Australia and Costa Rica, and asking for an exchange of representatives. He treated at some length the request of th_at anomalous Body called the "Gran Dieta Symbolica of Mexico," and offered a resolution that the prayer of the Gran Dieta asking for recognition be denied. As that institution is now out of existence I hope we will not be annoyed in future by requests for any kind of recognition. The Grand M.aster reported two decisions, which were in due tim'e approved. The first declared what should be the universal law that in the absence of the Master and Senior Warden, the Junior Warden himself must open the Lodge, and cannot delegate authority to anyone else. The majority of the Committee on Jurisprudence took a different view of the matter and a minority report followed, affirming the ruling that the Junior Warden must himself be present from the opening to the close of the Lodge. The minority report was adopted. The second ruling was ~hat an expelled Mason, " who had been reinstated and had not subsequently affiliated with a Lodge, was not entitled to Masonic charity. The address of the Grand Master was very cordially approved by the committee on that subject, as was also the action of the Deputy Grand Master during the absence of his chief. The Grand Treasurer submitted a financial statement showing deposits and cash on hand amounting to nearly $3,000. The annual report of the Grand Secretary, Brother Diehl, is the most interesting part of the recorded Proceedings, being a paper full of details from start to finish. _Speaking of the condition of the -Lodges and their work, he said they had been active and on the whole had maintained a healthy growth. Brother Diehl indulged in a reminiscent and. historical vein. Having been identified with the Grand Lodge from its organization he was well prepared to furnish an interesting review of the past. A brief report emanated from the Grand Lecturer, as was also the case of the Board of Relief. This Body had disbursed a goodly sum to needy -applicants. At the close of the business session the "Signet Ring," which is a fixed institution in that Grand Body, was delivered to the newly-installed Grand Master by his predecessor: Appropriate remarks were made by both. A foot note in the Proceedings states that the officers and members' of the

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Grand Lodge were invited to a. banquet prepared by the locai Lodges. Brother Diehl says '~the banquet was a splendid affair and enjoyed by every Brother present." He knows. CORRESPONDENCE. Brother Diehl, the Committee, had taken a departure from his long and well settled custom of preparing reports, and tried the "Topical Plan." He adopted that method because his Grand Lodge the year previous had instructed him to do so. He was not at all pleased with the plan and felt himself hampered. The Grand Master, in his address, alluded to the complaints of Brother Diehl, and recom~ended that in future the Reports on Correspondence be written and published as in the past, and' the "Topical Form" be abandoned. Good advice, and the Committee on Jurisprudence wisely concluded that the action of the Grand Lodge 'in 1900 was not mandatory. The committee said: "Our accomplished Chris is therefore under no restraint, and we recommend that no further action be taken." This Jeaves "Our Chris" free to follow the path so long traveled and with which he has become so familiar. 路M. W. Bro. Fellowes, of Louisiana, was the first路 of the Guild to strike out from the "old paths." His following was like the old lady's coffee, "mighty poor." L entered my protest against the "topical" method at the time, never followed and never will. I can imagine .my dear old Brother "Chris" trying to do his work in that kind of "short harness." The wonder is. that he did not "kick out" and make things fly. His review of Grand Lodge Journals covered seventy-two pages and was written in his usual terse and cogent style, lacking the 'swing so much enjoyed by this writer. This~ was his twenty-fifth report on Correspondence. The work was well done and most creditable, considering the restraints under which it was accomplished.. He was continued as "Correspondent" and in future'will be at liberty to resume his "annual walk through tlie Masonic garden" and gather therefrom all that claims '01' pleases his experienced eye and attention. CHARLES W. MORSE, Salt Lake City. Grand Master. CHRISTOPHER DIEHL, Salt Lake City, Grand Secretary.

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VIRGI N IA-1900. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in Masonic Temple in the city of "Richm<;md on the James," December 4, 1900,. There were present M. W. Bro. George W. Wright, Grand Master, R. W. Bro. George W. Carrington, Grand Secretary, and other Grand Officers. Six Past Grand Masters were present, and representatives of twenty-seven sister Grand Lodges. Our representative' was the Grand Master, Brother George W. Wright. From the summary, I learn there are 275 Lodges on the roll, 265 of which made returns. Number of Masons as per returns 15,444, showing an apparent gain of 408. This is the best advance made by the Grand Lodge in several years. The Grand Secretary reported an income from all so'urces of something over ten thousand dollars. It is always a real pleasure to me to review the Proceedings of Virginia, my mother land. There are blood-ties, fraternal bonds and personal attachments, which link me ever to the Old Dominion. On the 18th of November, 1891, I met and made the acquaintance of M. W. Bro. J. Howard Wayt, then Grand Master. He was called to lay the cor~er-stone of the Southwest Virginia Female Institute at Bristol. Having arrived in the. city the day previous as a visitor among my kinspeople, I was honored with an invitation to participate in the ceremonies. An emergency arose out of which grew the necessity of pressing the Missouri visitor into service as orator of the day. I t ' was the best the Brethren could do. Virginia and Missoy.ri shook hands Masonically on that occasion, as never before, nor since, until the assembling of Craftsmen from all ~arts of the country at Mount Vernon, in December, 1?99. At the Bristol gathering M. W. Brother Wayt captured me, and has occupied a high seat in my affections during the passing years. Since writing the above, the intelligence reached me that M. W., Brother Wayt "died in Sta'unton, Va" February 13th, 1901." He had not attained the age of "three-score years." When I saw him he gave promise of long life and much usefulness. - The memorial notice received says he was present at the session of the Grand Lodge, hoeld in December, and added, "Little did, any of us who parted with him scarce sixty days ago suppose then that we should see his face no more upon the floor of the Grand Lodge." Grand Master Kerns, in his notice, said "he was an enthusiastic. Mason-skilled in its ritual, learned in its history and literature-and in his daily walks he illustrated the lofty tenets of his profession." Brother Wayt was

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elected GrandMaster in DE;lcember, 1890, and much to the regret of his brethren, declined a re-election in ] 891. The memorial notice closes affectionately, which I here copy:

But he has been called up higher. With a simple, trusting FaIth in the Lion of the tribe of Judah, he lived the .consistent life and died the hopeful death of a sincere Christian. He leaves behind him in all our Lodges the memory of a well-spent life, to be affectionately cherished by all who knew him-and, knowing, loved him.

& "Farewell, Dear Brother Wayt, until we meet thee, and we greet thee on that ever shining shore, to be parted never more, forever and forever." ADDRESS.

1\'1. '\T. Brother Wright presented such matters as he deemed pertinent ill an address of nine pages. A consi~erable portion of the document was taken up in treating of the financial condition of the Masonic Temple Association.. This enterprise seems to have been in "bad case" for some time. Further notice will be taken of the subject before closing this review. Reference was made hy the Grand Master to the \Vashington Centennial ceremonies. Speaking of their Masonic Home, he said: "It is" my pleasure to state that the interest in this noble institution is still manifested by substantial tokens. The contributions this year by _the Lodges, though liberal, are not so large as for 1899." The committee's report on this interest, at a later part of the Proceedings, congratulated the offiCers on the efficient manner in which the Home had been conducted, and expressed regret that the S"ubordinate Lodges had failed to contrilJute as liberally as ,heretofore. The committee recommended that some plan be ad9pted by which to raise an endowment fund of one hundred thousand dollars. If my Brethren 9f Virginia will heed a word of counsel, they will, at an early day, adopt the assessment plan, levying a reasonable per capita for the maintenance of their Home. To ~epend upon voluntary contributions is to lean upon an uncertain, if not broken, staff. We tried it in Missouri to our satisfaction, and soon found that an assessment was an absolute necessity.

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fully as they do the' other fifty cents to the General Fund of the Grand Lodge. There will possibly be a kick made by a number of路 Lodges and Masons at the beginning, as was the case in Missouri, but 0l!r Home has so won upon the confidence and affection of the Fraternity in the State that it has become their most cherished idol. The Grand Master created two Lodges U. D., which, with two others working on probation, were chartered during the' session. He reported that few special dispensations had been granted, and these were to ballot on candidates without waiting the lawful time. Some people always get in a hurry when they want to be made Masons, and cannot wait.

DECISIONS.

Three official decisions were repoFted. Two of them were fully approved and one conditionally. The first declared that under no circumstances cap a Lodge. hold a session without the presence of the Charter or Dispensation in the Lodge room. This is our Misso'uri regulation, and the Charter must always be recognized as present. Another ruling was that in Masonic trials the counsel for an accused member is not to be present when the vote is taken. The Committee on Address commended it as a most business-like paper, and all subjects treated therein were dealt with in true Masonic spirit. '1'he same committee said: "That great monument of Masonic charity, the Masonic Home of Virginia, receives the hearty endorsement of the Grand Master." His address was generally approved. A special report on Correspondence was presented by: the committee, recommending the official recognition of the Grand Lodges of Cuba, Costa Rica and Western Australia. The Grand Orient of Belgium received passing notice, but it being reported as in Masonic affiliation with the Grand Orient of France, recognition was ~ot granted. The Committee on Washington Centennial reported that receipts 'coming into their hands from all sources amounted to nearly seven thousand dollars. The Grand Lodge Trustees made an ex.tended report From such report it is learned that the Masonic Temple Association finances are in such precarious condition that the Grand Lodge iS'liable to lose all the money it had invested in that enterp~ise. It seems that the Grand Lodge holds stock of the association representing over one hundred thousand dollars, and has loaned that organization at different times seven thousand dollars. From the report of the committee the stock in the Association held by the Grand Lodge is marked "Market value nothing." The property Of the Assoc!ation is heavily' encumbered by deeds of trust, so

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that the Grand Lodge is likely to lose all its stock, and the money loaned. It will be a fortunate circumstance for that Grand Lodge, if. it suffers no other loss t~an the foregoing. Missouri had a yery bitter experience on the same line: It was a stockholder in a Ma路 sonic 'l,'emple Association of St. Louis to the tune of ten thousand dollars. The Association failed, and the stockholders were held responsible for the amount paid, and under the statutes then in existence were held for double the amount subscribed by them. We had it to pay, a second time, with interest and costs, beside being sued by the bondholders for the sum of sixty thousand dollars. Fortunately, by fighti~g the latter case through the courts of the State, and finall) through the Supreme Court of the United States, at the cost of thousands of money, we were at last relieved from the embarrassment. The Committee on Appeals of the Grand Lodge reported that no business had come before them. Our Brethren of Virginia must realize that "harmony is the strength and beauty of every institution," especially the Masonic. Reports of the various District Deputies of the State were rendered and printed. CORRESPO:\,VENCE.

The Journals of sixty-two Grand Lodges passed in review before the critical eye of the committee, R. W. Bro. J. VV. Eggleston. - It required one hundred and thirty-seven pages to contain his numerous extracts and valuable comments. A survey of the field occupied by th~ committee discloses the presence of many appropriations from the Journals reviewed, some of which were without comments. It is not the good fortune of every reviewer to succeed' in the use of scissors, so far as clipping is concerned. It was my misfortune when following this custom to prepare very unsatisfactory reports on Correspondence. Realizing this, I abandoned the habit. Brother Eggleston is a first-class gleaner. He speaks his mind freely, and occasionally uses a little lunar caustic, but never with a feeling foreign to that generous and kind spirit tnat has been manifested in all his works. I find with reference to the Proceedings reviewed that he does not favor the consolidation of Lodges, holding路 the view that when s'uch takes place "The membership of one will pass wholesale to another with no opportunity for individual selection, and evil might result." That depends upon the regulations of the Grand Lodge governing consolidation. Our Missouri law guards this point very carefully. Before the union can take place between two Lodges the Worshipful Master of each Lodge is required to notify all resident

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members to attend a stated meeting for the purpose of considering the proposition to consolidate. The members of both. Lodges are thereby informed of the purpose· to unite', and if the meas'ure is adopted by a two-thirds vote of each Lodge, the marriage takes p1ace. No proposition can tie declan,d adopted if as many as fifteen members of either Lodge object. When it is agreed upon to. form the proposed union they then settle the question as to which Lodge shall surrender its Charter. The unification of the two places the memo bership of both upon an equality, and they become one membership, the same as if they had originally belonged to the one Lodge. Treating the Grand Representative system, Brother' Eggleston thinks the time may come when the presence in Grand Lodges of the representatives of sister Jurisdictions may be .very useful and desirable. The difficulty with this system is that Brethren are appointed representatives of Grand Lodges and fail to "represent." They do not attend, in many cases, the meetings of their own Grand Lodge. It is my purpose to treat this question in separate form before closing my work. Brother Eggleston, in treating of the action of the Grand Master of the District- of Columbia, who made a distinguished Admiral a Mason at sight, observed that he need not have been so much hurried, as the recipient of the degrees had time enough to go through some other bodies styled "higher," including the Shrine. He weli said, and in· s'aying echoed my sentiments, "If this be true, it is only one more instance of the injury these other Masohic bodies do real Masonry, for it is very questionable if Brother could work his way into any Blue Lodge, and. he might have to become quite expert, instead of crossing the burning sands." This reminds 'me of an incident that occurred in my own Lodge some years ago, when a member of Tuscan 'Lodge No. 360 appeared at one of its meetings, which he had not attended for years, who coHld not be vouched for by any of the members present, and was unable to pass the examination in his own Lodge. He remarked, "'If Brother were here he could vouch for me, for I have met him lots of times in the Shrine." B!cther Eggleston is as sound in his views as to the formation of a "Supreme Grand Lodge" as he is about the Shriners. He gave a "Hurrah for Brother Robbins; he is no longer topical." I compliment all the Brethren who tried the topical method for having abandoned the thing, including my personal friend and Brother Robbins, of Illinois, Brother Diehl, of Utah, and others. Brother Eggleston gave our Missouri Proceedings of 1900 a most fraternal recognition, and said of our Proceedings that they were highly credit~ble, and on his table within two weeks after the close G, IJ. Ap.-](l.

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of Grand Lodge. This is nothing new, Brother Eggleston. He characterized some of our doings as "Modern Western Masonry:' Just what he means by this expression I cannot say. If he intended to casta reflection upon the Masonry of Missouri,I will be compelred to call down the distinguished writ~r on Correspondence of my mother S~ate. Comment~ng on the case wherein a Mason had bee~ expelled by his Lodge, and the action thereon reversed by the Grand Lodge, which suspended him for three years, he took a widely different view from the action of our Committee on Jurisprudence. Brother ~ggleston, with a clear and correct apprehension of right, justice and Masonic procedure, said, "If he was suspended for a definite time, it would seem that at the expiration of the period fixed he would, of necesssity, return to exactly the position from which he had been suspended." This was my contention at the time the unprecedented course was adopted qy the Grand Lodge of Missouri at its last session. Said action amounts to the non-affiliating of a member of a Lodge,' who had served a term of his suspension, and should,路 in the very nature of things, have reverted to his former position, that of good Masonic standing and membership in the Lodge from which the Grand Lodge had suspended him. Strange things occ~r in Grand Lodge Proceedings. Commenting on a decision of Grand Master Briggs, which was approved, that a man with his left hand off at the wrist C9uld be initiated, he said "This is in line with Missouri usage, and also probably with some modern societies after which Masonry in the West is too prone to pattern." The trouble with Missouri Masonry to-day is that it has given place to innovators rather than to follow and observe the proper standard for Masonic governmept. Brother Eggleston treated the report of this Committee on Correspondence very courteously, and called him "our venerable and beloved John D. Vincil, whom the rest of the corps continue to love and venerate, in spite of the abuse heaped upon his name by one of our nU!Dber." I presUme Brother Eggleston has reference to a party, nameless here evermore, described by himself as "The indescribable and. irrepressible, whose normal temperature must approach 212 degrees." I wish to correct the expression used by Brother Eggleston, in 路which he speaks of said party as "one of our number." He was in the Guild, but not wit7~ us, and fo; the, Peace and Harmony of the Fraternity it is to be hoped that he will never be of us. I desire to thank Brother Eggleston for his explanation concerning "dual membership" in the Grand Jurisdiction of Virginia. The custom may work well and prove satisfactory. I have not the right to question the co,rrectness of his views, as I have never seen the

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practical workings of the system. Referring to a sentence "in my Conclusion, whcl:e Masonry is called a "Progressive Science," he said: "In the West it is'. We want to keep it as we found it, absolutely unimprovable." Much might be said in reply to the very conservative views of Brother Eggleston as held and maintained by the Grand Lodge of Virginia, but there are some things in Masonry that certainly need improvement, and in making progress at these points there is no departure from a healthy and sound basis of Masonic life and influence. H. O. KERNS, Sutherlin, Grand Master. GEORGE vV. CAHIUNGTON, Richmond, Grand Secretary. . J. "lvV. EGGLESTO:\" Richmond, Com. on Correspondence.

WASHINGTON-1900. FORTY·THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The session was held in the City of Tacoma, commencing on the 12th day of June, 1900. The Journal of Proceedings did not reach this office until late in the season, when it was not possible to review the work. A brief glance at th~ doings of said session is all that can be given now, as I hope for th€ Proceedings of 1901 before winding up !llY reportorial labors for the present year. M. W. Bro. William M. Seeman was present and presided. Our good Brother, Thomas M. Reed, Past Grand Master, was Grand Secretary. Brother Reed stands at the head of the list of Past Gran~ Masters of his jurisdiction, and I believe him to be the senior Grand Secr~ tary of this country. His last report r€ndered at the session now under consideration was, "as Grand Secretary, my thirty-eighth annual report," as stated by himself. His record informs us that there were present representatives of "ninety-seven of the one hundred Lodges" in the jurisdiction. Twelve Past Grand Masters were enrolled as in att€ndanc~, with representatives of Grand Lodges, , among them Brother Thomas M. Reed, who appeared as our Repre-. sentative near his Grand Lodge. The income for the year amounted to $6,530, and a cash balance was shown, by the Grand Treasurer, to be something over seven thousand dollars. The membership of the jurisdiction was 5,3~9. The Grand Lodge was warmly welcomed to the City of Tacoma, and a fitting response made, which, in part, is found in the Journal. The address of Grand Master Seeman covered some twenty pages

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and was a business paper of merit, containing notices more -or less b~ief of the loss sustained by the Craft in the death of several Past Grand Officers, to whose worth due tributes were paid by the Grand Lodge during its session. The Grand Master said that "the past year has been one of peace and prosperity generally throughout the borders of our beloved State," and added that "Our fraternity has grown with its growth, and strengthened with its strength; and with it year by year we believe our honored and beloved institution will grow, not only in numbers, but in all grand and beneficent principles which have characterized it during all the years of its existence." He announced that relations with "all Grand Lodges with which we are in communication continue to be most cordial and fraternal." He had created three Lodges under dispensation, which, with one other, were chartered during the session. It was shown in the address that fraternal relations had been re-established with several Grand Lodges, among them Missouri was reported, M. W. Bro. Thomas M. Reed having been commissioned as our Representative near the Grand Lodge of Washington by the Grand Master -of this Jurisdiction. Special dispensations were reported in several instances, such as allowing Lodges to do work "without regard to time," the election and installation of officers. Quite a number of official rulings were reported, which were as sound as they were simple. He very vigorousl楼 discountenanced a request to set aside law and custom by permitting a Lodge to make a "Mason at sight." Grand Master Seeman "could not see it in that light." He said the custom "among better informed Masons must be considered t~or路 oughly exploded." A most commendable view, Brother Seeman.

MASONIC HOME.

Grand Master Seeman devoted considerable space and thought to the subject of a Masonic Home for that Jurisd~ction, and urged that no ,delay be permitted, but "let a beginning me made and the end will be the sooner and better accomplished." This matter was referred to a committee which made a strong report in favor of the .enterprise, when it was "Resolved, That it is the sense of this Grand Lodge that a Masonic Home should be established." Thus another Jurisdiction has been moved by the sweet spirit of Charity to provide for their needy and helpless ones. The Address of Grand Master Seeman evidenced much care, conservative judgment and practical management, and his administration- deserved the commendation of the Grand Lodge, which was given by resolution as folIo'ws: "Resolved, That the thanks of this

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Grand Lodge are due and hereby tendered to M. W. Grand Master William M. Seeman for his untiring zeal and fidelity in the performance of his' duties." , GRAND SECRETARY.

Brother Reed, Grand Secretary, 'presented a general statement, followed by a full financial exhibit. He said that about "two-thirds of the Lodges reported promptly," accompanied _with dues in full. Just before leaving for the seat of the Grand Lodge he received "th~ last of the reports from chartered Lodges." By "strenuous" efforts the Grand Secretary of 'Missouri has gradually reduced the number of delinquent Lodges until by Grand Lodge there are but few behind on Returns. Brother Reed's report shows improvement all along the line, in finances ana numerical inc~'ease especially. ORATIOK.

The Record says, "Acting Grand Orator Bro. A. C. Rice" delivered an oration, which was ordered printed with the Proceedings. It covered five pages. An attempt was made to repeal former legislation on the liquor qualification, claiming that such action as taken 'aforetime violated a "Land Mark." The majority report was laid on the table, while the minorit~ report was adopted as follo'ws: "Your committee begs leave to recommend that the present liquor law now in force remain unchanged." This declaration, continues to bar the entrance into Masonry of those "engaged in the manufacture or sale o'f intoxicating liquors as a beverage." "Well done!" ye Masons of a State that bears the name of Washington. ThG Grand Lodge adopted a rule that "No meeting of a Lodge shall be held, except for burial of the dead, while the Grand Lodge is in session at its annual communication, unless by permission of the Grand Lodge." The Finance Committee in making appropriations allowed the Grand Secretary a salary of $1,200 per year and $600 for "necessary' clerk hire." The Committee on Correspondence was granted annual compensation anlOunting to '$200. STEPHEN J. CHAiIWICK, Colfax, Grand,~Master. THOMAS M. REIW, Olympia, Grand Secretary. E. H. VAN P;\.TTKN, Com. on Correspondence.

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WEST VIRGINIA-1900. THIRTY路SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

There are two Virginias, formerly there was but one, Having been born when there was but one, I claim to belong to both. The ties路 binding me to each are strong personally and fraternally, and I .feel a deep interest in the whole. It is, therefore, a real pleasure to enter upon a review of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge heading this part of my report. The Journal before me is a large one, and full of interesting matter. Any work emanating from the office of Grand Secretary Atkinson, of this Grand Lodge, always wins recognition and a cordial greeting. The Journal contains the records of twelve special communications, at eight of which cornerstones were laid for various buildings. On some of these occasions addresses were delivered by the Grand Master, who officiated, and by Brother George W. Atkin.son, Grand Secretary~ The annual session was 'held in Masonic Temple, City of Parl\:ersburg, November 14th, ] 900, with M. W. Bro. Neil Robinson, Grand Master. Of course, M. W. Bro. George W~ Atkinson, Grand Secretary, was present. Other Grand Officers, representatives .from 112 of the 117 Lodges on the roll appeared, with a number of Past Grand Officers. Seventeen Grand Lodges wer.e represented, Missouri being in the number, Brother J. H. Weymouth standing for us. From the excellent recapitulation of the Grand Secretary I learn that all the Lodges, except five,. had made returns, showing a membership of 6,990, a gain of 460. The total income reported by the Grand Secretary amounted to something over $5,000. Including balance from former year, the Grand Treasurer announced the possession . of nearly $11,000. ADDHEHR.

The annual message from the Grand Master covered thirteen pages and embraced numerous matters pertaining to his administration. He reported the establishment of a new Lodge under dispensation, the granting of numerous special dispensations, some of which 'were to do work independent' of the law, while several applications were refused on good grounds. The address is largely composed of letters written by him or answers received. He warned Brethren in that jurisdiction against the use of "ciphers,'~ which had appeared among the Craft, and rightly characterized them as "error breeding 3:nd pernicious." He called attention to a movement start.ed by some of the Fraternity, looking to the erection of

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a monument in honor of that distinguished Mason, Odell S. Long, deceased, and expressed himself in favor of the proposition. The salary of the Grand Secretary, with' other labors performed, was deeiared "out of proportion to the amount usually credited for the performance of such duties." I have on some former occasion volunteered an opinion to the same effect. Brother Atkinson is a most laborious and efficient worker; and. deserves a great big salary. The Grand Lodge voted him $300 per year as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. Little enough, in view of the ability_of the writer and the extent of his labors. The requests for recognition by the Gran Dieta of Mexico, Costa Rica and Western Australia were sent over to the next session. The matter of establishing a Masonic Home received due consideration, and steps were taken looking to the ultimatE creation of such institution. commSl'oN DE}\" CEo M. W. Bro. George W. Atkinson, P, G. M., and present Grand Secretary, submitted his "fifteenth annual report," in which he had reviewed the Proceedings of fifty-seven Grand Lodges-American and Foreign. The report covered 197 pages, and is all containing. The amount of most interesting reading matter found in the review is simply surprising, when one remembers how much labor the writer annually performs. Brother Atkinson is the busiest Mason I know, and performs task.s as numerous as they are varied and able. His work grows on me year after year, and increases the mental appetite for "more." He is a good gleaner and an elaborate commentator, giving ample and enlarged views of the transaction examined. Our Grand Lodge Proceedings of October 18th, 1900, reached him in time. for a very full review, six pages being allottell to our Journal, in which he gave elo~e consideration to all matters worthy of n.otice. He briefly, but admirably, summarized the address of Grand Master Briggs, paying special attention to the ruling that a one-handed man can be made a Mason on the condition that he is able to pu~chase an "artificial appliance" as a substitute hand, or making him a Mason in part by proxy. Brother Atkinson truly said: "If an applicant can be made a Mason with only one hand, the same rule will apply if he had only one foot, and certainly a one-footed Freemason w.auld be something out of the usual line." Why not carry this absurd rule to its final and logical results and make a Mason of one who has no feet, but who is supplied with "artificial appliances" in the way of cork legs and feet? Men, can be found

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who are minus both feet, who get about on their cash-bought pedals very nicely, and can take the required steps in the degrees. They must be admitted into Missouri Lodges whenever deemed worthy and well qualified, otherwise than as to their walking ability. It is due M. W. Bro. Briggs, our Grand Master, to say that in rendering the decision mentioned above, that he was compelled to do so under the law adopted a few years ago. Like Brother Atkinson, I am not classed as a "perfectionist," but rather a "liberalist," yet the attitude of my Grand Lodge makes me tired. Our entire doings received thorough attention, especially the work of the Grand Lecturer, Brother Allan McDowell, and .the Grand Orator, Brother Packard. From the address of the latter, appropriations were made by Brother Atkinson, who said: "I quote two of the concluding paragraphs as a sample of the whole of this splendid oratorical effort." Having reviewed, in extenso, our Journal, he concluded by paying his fraternal respects' to this writer, and excerpting from my report on correspondence very liberally. He is, as usual, very kind and fraternal in his treatment of me, for which he has the sincere appreciation of the Missouri Committee. I close this interview (at long range) bY;. taking fraternal leave of my Brother of 'Vest Virginia, tendering him my most generous and hearty regards, both personal and fraternal. A. D. W. STRICKLEH, Phillippi, Grand Master. G~~o. W. ATKINSON, Charleston, Grand Sec'y and Com. on Cor.

WYOMING-1900. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The sess'lon ~as held in the town of Green River, beginning September 5th, 1900, with M. W. Bro. E. P. Bowman, Grand Master, and other Grand Officers present. The Grand Secretary, W. L. Kuykendall, present, of course, and informs us that there are sixteen Lodges in that jurisdiction, with a membership of 1,098, showing a gain of 54 for the year. The Grand Master, in his addl:ess, mentioned the laying of the corner-stone of '~Science' Fiilll of the State University," visits made, foreign relations (which continue pleasant), the Grand Lodge of Washington, and other matters. He had refused many applications for permission to "confer degrees oHt of the usual -order," holding that it waS' "unwise to set aside established rules and usages." I lift my hat to M. W. Brother Bowman, and say he is a

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man after (slightly) my own heart. Still he permitted the "established rules and usages to set aside" in two instances. That action is the fly in the pot of ointment with me. A few decisions were reported, and received the approval of th~ Grand Lodge upon recommendation of the Committee on Jurisprudence. To his first ruling I take exceptions, viewed from my standpoint. He held that a member who had been suspended- for nonpayment of dues, applied for reinstatement, paying the amount against him for which he was suspended, and was rejected; that the money sho'uld be "returned to the petitioner." Did not the suspended' party owe the amount paid for reinstatement? Did he not receive the benefit of Lodge membership for the time the dues were accumulating against him? Then, how could he become a petitioner without paying a debt justly due the Lodge? He owed the Lodge a debt, and, failing to pay that debt, he lost his membership for delinquency, and could not hope to regain it without meeting an obligation already due th~ Lodge. Therefore, he could secure no standing in court on which to base a petition for reinstatement 'until he met the obligation. As payment was necessary to petition, rejection did not require that the money should be returned. Having paid, and failed to secure reinstatement, he is in a position to reapply, and-continue to do so as often ashe may elect, because he is now a legal petitioner, but was not until dues were paid. 0

Grand Master Bowman called attention to the evil influence of the seIling and vending of intoxicating liquors. He said: "There is no denying the fact that intemperance or the influence of its vendors is the greatest evil, and does more harm than any other with which we have to deaL'" That Grand Lodge has a law which is intended to "restrain, as far as possible, the intemperate use of intoxicating 'liquors," That law holds the "use" of liq'uors to be morally and Masonically wrong, or it would not seek to "restrain" its use. The Grand Master reasoned well in saying, "If the intemperate use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage is a Masonic crime, is D;ot the dealing or selling of the same a Masonic crime also?" Undoubtedly it is, and a worse crime than drinking it, because the Mason who sells it tempts his Brother to do wrong. Missouri said twenty years ago that it would be "a strange law that would punish the victim and not punish the victimizer." So we enacted a law路 which punishes both. ' The matter mentioned by the Grand Master was referred to a special committee, which reported as follows: "No Lodge shall hereafter receive the petition for membership of any saloon-keeper, bartender or professional gambler." A motion "to adopt the report was

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LOST," So a "saloon-keeper, bartender, or professional gambler" is an eligible petitioner in Wyoming, where they teach that "Masonry is a beautiful system of MORALS." Where are your :MORALS? The Grand Treasurer路 reported a cash balance on hand of $2,864. The Committee on Masonic Home, after duly considering the subject, reported "that under present conditions any action by the Grand Lodg~ is and would be premature." The matter was, therefore, deferred until the future shall indicate the propriety of such movement. The Grand Secretary, Brother Kuykendall, submitted a detailed statement of matters in connection with his office, received the thanks of his Grand Master for "valued services," and was given a salary of five hundred dollars for his labors as such and for the report on correspondence. He reported returns received from all Lodges, with Grand Lodge doues, amounting to $1,285. CORHESP01'\J)EN CEo The report was prepared by Brother W. L. Kuykendall, committee, and covers] 10 pages. It is written and free from extracts. Brother Kuykendall is a vigorous reviewer, a good condenser, and of a very fratern,al spirit. Our Missouri Proceedings for 1899 received a brief notice. He seemed a little at sea about one decision of Grand Master Allen. I The ruling in that case was that a. Brother can be elected and installed Master of a Lodge, though he may reside outside of the territory of the Lodge over which he is called to preside... He may live in St. Louis, and be Master of the Lodge to which he belongs in St. Charles, twenty miles from his home. Missouri does not, and never did, hold "that a member of one Lodge can be' elected and installed Master of another." Oh, 1'\0, Brother Kuykendall. C. H. TOWNSEND, Casper, Grand Master. "W. L. KUYKENDALL, Saratoga, Grand Secretary. vV. L. KUY1{ENDALL, Saratoga, Com. on Correspondence.

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A.DI)ENDUl\I.

The following Grand Lodge did not furnish its Proceedings until after my review had been finished and printed. The notice of it must fall under another head.

OREGON-1901. FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This session was held in the city of Portland, June 12th, 1901, and was presided over by M. '\T. Bro. Henry B. Thielsen, Grand Master, with other Grand Officers present. Following the opening the Grand Master rendered his Address, when the Grand Lodge was called from labor until the afternoon session, at which time the Committee on Credentials reported that Representatives were in attendance from ninety-three Lodges, with fifteen Past Grand Masters and RepresentatiYes of a large number of Grand Lodges, among them was our own efficient Brother, John H. Irvine, who always remembers Missouri in advance of the printed proceedings by sending forward the Address of the Grand Master and report on Correspondence. Last year he did s'o, and my review of Oregon was confined to these documents alone, as the Proceedings still linger in the unknown regions of som路ewhere. The present season I concluded to wait on the movements of "Uncle Sam" or the Grand Secretary, as the case may be, and. see if the Oregon journal would not reach me in time for notice. After finishing my review, the Proceedings turned up, and now a brief notice will follow. From the report of Brother James F. Robinson, Grand Secretary, I gain some important particulars. The membership, as reported by him, was 5,598, a gain of 290. He had received from all sources the sum of $6;496. Contributions 'hid been made by Lodges'in the jurisdiction in response to an appeal in behalf of the Fraternity in Jacksonville, I<~la., amounting to' $342, a timely relief for those whose all had been destroyed by the great fire in that city, Brother Robin-

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son presented what one might expect of him, a fine business document, all-embracing and thorough. ADDHESS.

The Address of Grand Master Thielsen covered fourteen pages of the journal, and contained much matter of local interest. He 路mentioned the fiftieth anniversary of the Grand Lodge and called attention to the arrangements which had been made for its observance. The past year had been one, as announced by him, of "peace and prosperity," and substantial gains 'had been made "in membership and a sound financial condition." The death of one of their veteran Past Grand Masters was recorded, that of M. W. Bro. James R. Bayley, who had served the Craft as Grand Master and Grand High Priest !'iome forty years ago. Owing to increasing infirmity he had Hot attended the ~essions of the Grand Lodge for some . years past, tho~gh formerly he had be~n "a prominent figure ill the Grand Lodge." Brother Bayley had been a "Mason for more than half a century, and a faithful attendant of the sessions of the Grand Lodge for nearly a third of a century." So said the Memorial Committee which paid due tribute to his worth. One Lodge had been created by the Grand Master U. D.! but owing to the short probation before the Grand Lodge met, he recommended that the dispensation be continued, which was done. The laying of corner stones, dedication of halls and constitution of. Lodges chartered at the last session' were reported by the Grand Master. He said nine dispensations had been granted "to c.onfer degrees, waiving statutory limitations." EDlJCATION AL FVND.

This interest received close attention and is said to be "steadily growing." The fund now amounts to something over $23,000. DECISIONS.

Five official rulings were reported and were passed upon by the Committee on Jurisprudence, three of which were declared to be "in . strict aecordance with Masonic law," and were duly approved. The others were pronouncd "correct," but were pared down jus't a little. Taking the Address as a whole it may be cons~dered a superior. business paper: The Grand officers were_elected the first day of the session, followed by a rush of business, a large numbel~ of matters being disposed of. The Grand Lodge of ""estern Australia was recognized

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and "welcomed" to the great circle of Grand Lodges." The Grand, Master was authorized to appoint a Representative near said Grand Lodge. Not being fully informed as to the Grand Lodge of Costa Rica, f~ll'ther time was granted to consider its claims. ORATION.

An Oration, delivered by Brother Leroy Lewis, occupies five pages of the journal. It abounds wih suggestive thoughts and treats of the relation between the operative and speculative art. During the session the semi-centennial of the organization of the Grand Lodge was observed. Past Grand Master John M. Hodson delivered "a very interesting historical Address, reciting the history of Masonry in Oregon during the past fifty years." Thus spoke the Grand Secretary. This Address of M. W. Bro. Hodson is the most attractive portion of the Proceedings of the session and covers fourteen pages. It is readable from first to finffih. He< was followed by M. W. Bro. John ~. McCracken, P. G. M., in a lengthy and valuable historical contribution. The occasion must have been one of rare interest to all present. Our brethren have acted wisely in collating and preserving their early history before much matter would be lost by delay. CORHESPONDENCE.

A review of fifty-four Grand Lodge Proceedings was made by M.

vV. Bro. J. M. Hodson, "Correspondent," and embraces 113 pages. As the successor of the lamented Brother Robert路Clow, Brother Hodson has taken high rank among the writers on correspondence and is entitled to a prominent seat at our annual feast. He writes for the most part, but does some "clipping" and thinks he can succeed better by using an occasional extract in' representing the "finest points in the article" reviewed. I have no objection to such use and appro/ priations as he prefers, but incline to my own method, it being entirely satisfactory. Missouri was most kindly treated, four pages having been employed in such service. He thought that the attendance at our annual session of Representatives of only 337 Lodges out' of a "possible 550," was small, and "too heavy a per cent of lifeless timbers." "Judge not." We have comparatively few "lifeless" Lodges in this jurisdiction. The non-attendance of Representatives is easily accounted for. The weaker Lodges, located at a great distance from the seat of the Grand Lodge, can not afford to bear the expenses incident to such attendance. Our nay roll is not sufficiently liberal to justify their coming. Brother Hodson says, "The Grand Master of Missouri is merely a creature of local law, has no preroga-

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tives; i!1 fact, is not a Grand Master at all, except in name; simply an executive of resolutions and by-laws." Grand Masters in Missouri have taken, and keep, the obligation "ts> stand to and abide by the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge." To override the Constitution which they have' promised to abide by is not popular among Missouri Grand Masters, and never has been.. If they are not to be governed by the Constitution as enacted for their govern'ment, as well as the general Craft, what is the use of such instrument? It is the belief of Missouri Grand Masters that law is m~de for observance and not to be broken by exercising that mythical something called "Prerogative." Where law is silent, then Grand Mas路 tel'S can exercise their rights and powers to manage affairs so that the Craft may not suffer for want of proper guidance. It is further believed that the wisdom and experience of the fathers in our Grand Lodge who have evolved the laws governing the body of the Craft, can be more securely relied upon than the views of a Grand Master who has but little experience before entering upon the discharge of the functions of his high office. The wisdom and experience 'of the sages of Masonry through eighty years of our history as a Grand Lodge, embodied in the Constitution and By-Laws are to be preferred to the whims of those w'ho would act "by the high power in me vested." "Grand Masters come and Grand Masters go" year after year, but the laws of our Grand Lodge remain, ang no Mason is larger t.han the law he has promised to support. Brother Hodson seems inclined to carp just a little because Grand Master Briggs declined to allow a Lotlge to attend church on Sunday. It will be sufficient answer to say that our law does not allow Lodges to turn out on Sunday, in their Lodge character, except on funeral occasions; But I ask what profit to Masonry can accrue where a Lodge in full style, as such, parad'es itself before the public on the Sabbath day? There is just a little too much disposition to display Masonry these days. If Masons wish to attend divine services, let them do it quietly like other people. Not to be wiiling to do so, evidences a purpose to show off, 'by a public demonst.ration. To all such parading I am opposed. Brother Hodson entertains sound and conservative views respecting the establishment of Masonic Homes-views in which I fully concur. His jurisdiction does not yet need such an institution, but is, as' he says, "laying broad and deep the basis of future success if the requirement come." That Grand Lodge is, building up and steadily increasing its "educational fnnd." already large, which will be devoted to the care of orphans and may obviate the necessity of the Masonic Home undertaking. Brother Hodson is Idndly disposed to this writer, for which he has won my warmest appreciation.

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As this brief review goes to the addendum, and as time is called by the printer, here is a fraternal good-by to my esteemed Brother Hodson on the far-way coast, where I hope to meet him in the next twelve months. WILLIAM E. GRACE, Baker City, Grand Master. JAS. F. ROBI'NSON, Eugene, Grand Secretary.

CONCL~SION.

Having examined all the Proceedings of Grand Lodges received, I close my labors for the year. In winding up my twp-nty-fourth Report as Committee on Correspondence for my Jurisdiction, I have but little to add. It is not in place to treat of the hot weather and blasted prospects of the agricultural community, with the great los.::;es sustained by the tillers of the soil. In for~y-seven years residence in Missouri I have seen but one such season. The summer of 1854 was worse in its effects, if possible, than the present year. The ref'>ults of this calamitous drought have not yet been shqwn -among th~ Lodges of Missouri. Never in twenty-four years' service, as Grand Secretary, have I found tne Lodges so prompt in paying Grand Lodge dues. This indicates that the effects of the dry weather in blighting the crops have not yet been fully realized. Everything gives promise of a year of prosperity among the Lodges. The numerical increase has been most encouraging, judging from reports already received. Details will be furnished in my Recapitulation prepared after the close of the session in October. H1~l'RESE1\TATJVE

SYSTE;\r.

I have had it in mind for quite a time to have a "say" on this subject. Close observation and some thought through the passing yeacS' have forced upon my attention a single q'uestion, "Does the RePresentative System Represent?'" The Grand Lodge of Missouri recog~ nizes the system, and has favored its continuance since I have been a member of the Body, commencing in 1859. We have Representatives at all the 'Grand Lodges on this Continent where such bodiAs observe and favor the custom. Brother Eggleston, Committee on Correspondence, of Virginia, said in his review of California: "Perhaps custom may yet so change as to render the presence in each Grand Lodge of the Representatives very desirable." This woul,j prove true beyond any question, provided such Representatives were representatives in fact, and not in name merely. TI1e Grand Master

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of Delaware, M. "V. Bro. Black, said on the question "that in many cases where members of this Grand Lodge have been honored by sister jurisdictions with appointment of Grand Representative, they have failed to be present at the Annual Sessions of our Grand Lodge." In all such cases-and they are very numerous-the system does not "represent." Recently the task was undertaken to ascertain at how many Grand Lodge sessions the Representatives of Missouri were present. Of the fifty Grand Journals examined, thirty representatives were cO,nspicuous by their absence. Does the system represent? It may be that in some instances the list of Representatives was not prepared and published. But in my calculations it turns out that largely over half of the Grand Lodges where 'we have Representatives in Commission, Missouri had no one to "stand up" for her. She was KOT represented. The same is true of my own Grand Lodge. Out of fifty representatives in Commission in MiSSOUri, about oneh~1f attend our Annual Sessions. Some who attend never think to register, and the Credentials Committee does not know the Repres'entati~es and do not enroll them. Many Representatives do not attach enough importance to the system that honors them. to re port to the committee. We have six Past Grand Masters on our .roll who hold commissions from Grand Jurisdictions who do not, as a rule, .put in an appearance at our Annual meetings. What is the use of such relation to the system if not appreciated and honored? The /honor should not all be on one side. Unless there is improvement and the system made to represent more than an empty honor it may as well be discontinued. Yet, I cordially indorse the views of the Virginia Committee that it may be made "very use~uI and desirable." A vigorous weeding out of those who do not represent Grand Lodges whose Commissions they hold, will be one step in the direction of elevating the system to its intended level and give it a dignity now.seriously disregarded. Wishing health, happiness,' and long life to the members of the guild, I close with fraternal regards to aH. JOHN D. VINCIL,

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GRAND LODGES REVIEWED IN 1901. ARKANSAS, 1900. ALA:BAMA, 1900. ARIZONA, 1900.

MISSISSIPPI, 1901. MONTANA, 1900. . NEVADA, 1901.

BRITISH COLUMBIA, 1900.

NEW BRUNSWICK, 1901.

CALIFORNIA: 1900.

NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1900.

CAN ADA, 1900.

_NEW JERSEY, 1901.

COLORADO, .1900.

NEW MEXICO, 1900.

CONNECTICUT, 1901.

NEW YORK, 1901.

DELAWARE, 1900.

NOltTH CAROLINA, 1901.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 1900.

NORTH DAKOTA, 1900.

F'LOR.IDA, 1901.

OHIO, 1900.

GEORGIA, 1900.

OKLAHOMA, 1901.

IDAHO, 190.0.

OREGON, 1901.

ILLINOIS, 1900.

PENNSYLVANIA, 1900.

INDIAN A, . 1901.

SOUTH CAROLINA, 1900.

IOWA, 1901.

SOUTH DAKOTA, 1900.

INDIAN TERRITORY, 1900.

TENNESSEE, 1901.

KANSAS, 1901.

TEXAS, 1900.

KENTUCKY, 1900.

UTAH,190l.

LOUISIANA, 1901.

VIRGINIA, 1900.

l\!ARYLAND, 1900.

WEST VIRGINIA, 1900.

MASSACHUSETTS, 1900.

WASHINGTON, 1900.

MICHIGAN, 1901.

Wy'OMING, 1900.

MINNESOTA, 1900. I regret the absence of the Proceedings of several Grand Lodges, but I am' not responsible for such absence. Having waited until "the summer is past and the harvest ended," I must close without - the presence of the tardy ones. The following Grand Lodge Journals failed to reach me for 1901: Maine, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Vermont, Rhode Island (for two years), Quebec.

G. IJ. Ap.-l1.

162

Appendix.

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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES.

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

Name. Address: George A. Beaucbamp Montgomery. George J. Roskruge.: Tucson. Fay Hempstead Little Rock. George Johnson San Francisco. Wm. D. Todd Denver. John H. Barlow Hartford. Benj. F. Bartram \Vilmington. Alvin VV. Jobnson vVashington. Wilbur P. \Vebster Jacksonville. W. A. \Volihin Macon. Tbeophilus W. Randall, Boise City. J. H. C. Dill Bloomington. Calvin VV. Prather Indianapolis. Rev. J. S. Murrow A-to-ka, C. N. Newton R. Parvin Cedar Rapids. Albert K. \Vilson Topeka. H. B. Grant Louisville. Richard Lambert.. New Orleans. Stephen Berry Portland. Jacob H;,. Medairy Baltimore. Sereno D. Nickerson Boston. Cold 路Water. Jefferson S. Conov.er Tllomas Montgomery St. :paul. John L. Power Jackson. Cornelius Hedges Hel<;ma. Francis E. Wbite Omaba. C. N. Noteware Carson City. Frank D. Woodbury Concord. Thos. H. R. Redway Trenton. Alpheus A. Keen Albuquerque. Edward l\f. L. Ehlers New路 York.

1901.J State.

163

Appendix. Name.

Address.

North Carolina John C. Drewry Raleigh. North Dakota Frank J. Thompson Fargo. ,T. H. Bromwell Cincinnati. Ohio Oklahoma James S. Hunt Stillwater. James F. Robinson Eugene. Oregon Pennsylvania William A. Sinn Philadelphia. Rhode Island S. P. Williams :~ Providence. South Carolina Charles Inglesby Charleston. South Dakota Geo. A. Pettigrew Flandreau. Tennessee , ~ohn B. Garrett Nashville. Texas J ohn vVatson Houston. Utah Christopher Diehl Salt Lake Cit~. Vermont : Warren G. Reynolds Burlington. Virginia :.. ; Geo. VI. Carrington Richmond. Washington · Thomas M. Reed Olympia. .West Virginia Geo. W. Atkinson Charleston. Wisconsin Wm. W. Perry Milwaukee. Wyoming W. L. Kuykendall Saratoga. British Columbia vV. J. Quinlan Nelson. Canada J: J. Mason Hamilton, Onto Egypt :F. F. Oddi. Cairo. England Edward Letchworth London. Ireland ~ Samuel B. Oldham Dublin. Island of Cuba Jose F. Pellon Havana. Manitoba James A. Ovas Winnipeg. New-Brunswick J ohn Thomas Twining Hartt..St. John. New South Wales : Arthur H. Bray Sydney: Nova Scotia Thomas Mawbray Halifax. Prince Edward Island Niel MacKelvie Summerside. . . Quebec J ohn H. Isaacson Montreal. Scotland D. Murra.y Lyon Edinburgh. United G. L. of Victoria..·.John Brain Melbourne.

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Appendix.

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

Grand Lodge.

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

N arne.

H. G. Earnest Jas. S. Cromb M. ·W. Greeson Rob't Burns McMicking Charles H. Bryan James K. Kerr Edwardo Loredo Edward J. Smith Geo. Lee Dr. Robert V. ¥latson· Wm. R. Singleton F. F. Oddi Braxton Baker lrving,P. Webster Henry C. Burr Jo:g.as 'V. Brown George A. Stadler Mason J. Niblack John A. Scott Hamilton Perry M. Hoisington John Puleston Dan'l P. Boynton W. S. Linton James F. Lawless 'V. P. Bouton

W·m.

Address.

Piedmont. Clifton. Prescott. Victoria. San Francisco. Toronto. Havana. Colorado Spgs. New Haven. Milford. ·Washington. Cairo. London. Gainesville. Griffin. . Idaho City. Decatur. Vincennes. Muscogee. Dublin. Norton. New Orleans. Monmouth. E. Saginaw. St. Paul. Canaan.

1901.J (Jrrmd Lodg p •

Manitoba : Maryland Montana ~ Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New york · North Carolina North' Dakota ~ ova Scotia Ohio Oregon : Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Scotland South Carolina South Dakota.. ~ Tennessee Texas Utah , : Vermont Vietoria Virginia 'Vashington West Virginia : Wisconsin

Append'ix. Name.

166 Addres:l.

R. P. Crookshank Rapid City. Jobn S. Berry Baltimore. Wm. Davenport JIelena. GeorgeB. France york. C. E. Noteware Carson City. John ThomasTwining Hartt..St. John. James E. Gridley Wolfboro. Spencer Fullerton Camden. Alpbeus A. Keen Albuquerque. Southrick Hebbard · Newyork pity Walter E. Moore Webster. George A. Luce Hope. J ames A. Gass Halifax. Chus. Stroud Sandusky. John H. Irvine Tallman. C. C. Carlton Souris. Aylmer. T. A.. Howard Charles C. Mumford Providence. Edinburgh. Geo. C. H. McNaight.. Charles Inglesby Cbarleston. Thomas H. Brown Sioux Falls. John B. Garrett Nashville. ,Vm. A. Carrington Houston. P. L. Williams Salt Lake City Silas H. Danforth St. Al bans. A. G. McCoombe Melbourne. George ,V. Wright.. Marion. Thomas 1"I.. Reed Olympia. John H. 'Veymouth -..Elkins. Hcnry L. Palmer Milwaukee.

166

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. Appendix.

R EPIlESENTATl YES APPOINTED BY OTHER GRAND LODGES NEAR THE GRAND LOnGE OF MISSOURI.

Grand Lodge.

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

Name. A. M. Hough

;

A ddres8.

Jefferson City. St. Louis. :Butler. : Jefferson City.

Robert E. Collins F. J. Tygard Theodore Brace ·.John E. Ryland Xenophon Ryland E. F. HartzelL. Reuben Barney George E. Mayhall Isaac M. Abraham : Jack P. Richardson Cat;npbell 'VeIls John R. Parson Martin Collins R. F. Stevenson P. G. Vfoods Samuel M. Kennard ViTm. F. Kuhn Wm. H. Mayo ~ E. F. Allen Wm. R. Stubblefield E. H. Phelps ~ j os.·C Finagin :.. "," Howard Watsori Wm. Richardson 'Vm. A. Hall Chas. F. Vogel..

~exington.

Lexington. St. Joseph. Chillicothe. New London. Harrisonville. St. Louis. Platte City. ·.St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. Versailles. St. Louis. Kansas City. St. Louis. . Kansas City. St. Louis. Kansas City. ..St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louir,. St. Louis. St. Louis.

1901.]

Append~x.

Grand Lodge.

Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New lVIexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Islancl Scotland South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah: Vermont : Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin

Name.

Seymour Hoyt Alexander lVI. Dockery James W. Boyd H. E. Blakeman Noah lVI. Givan : A. Fisher.' Dorscy A. Jamison L. B. Valliant.. J. B. Thomas : D. B. Farnsworth.; lVI. T. Davis : Rev. C. C. 'Yoods, D. D Charles E. Reid Thomas E. G!'trrett V. O. Saunders Joscph S. Browne C. H. Briggs Allan lVIcDowell Z. T. Martin :Wm. lVI. 'Yilliams John D. Vjncil John C. yOculll D. W. Wallace Rufus E. Anderson

167 Address.

Kaneas City. Gallatin. St. Joseph. California. Harrisonville. La Belle. St. Louis. St. J..ouis. Albany. Springfield. Aurora. St. Louis. Albany. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Joseph. Fayette. St. Louis. Lathrop. Boonville. St. Louis. Kausas City. lndependence. Hannibal:

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Appendix.

168

DEATHS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER

No. of Dodge. Name of PartV. 1. J. B. Foden. R. H. Mather. Wm. E. Atmore. W. L. Farris. A. J. Latz. F. L. Batcher. George Brown. 2. Jacob Stumpf. 3. Louis Huetfcl. G. M. Haare. Geo. DeMint. 4. N. M. Burham. 5. W.O. Mead. John O'Day. 6. E. O. Anderson. 8. J. K. Payton. 9. A. W. Denham. O. F. Guthrie. E. Heitzeberg. C. M. Lewis. Geo. J. Mook. James McNichol. Hamilton W. Stone. Wm. H. Stone. J. W. Young. 10. Levi Crouch. 11. Josiah Christopher. 12. F. Sloan. C. B. McEntire. 13. John Wilson. 14. David McCulloch. 15. R. C. Bradford. 16. T. M. Richmond. James Whallen. J. B. Sanders. T. M. Smith. A. H. Cunningham. J. W. cody. J. G. Howard. 17. C. W. Pharr. Wm. McKee. 18. J. W. Mallory.

1, laOl.

No. of Louge. Name of Party. 19. A. E. Gore. J. W. Long. Cyrus McCormick. E. M. Poage. S. W. South. Lewis Tull. F. P. Vaughn. , 20. Julius Rothschild. Michael Spyer. 21. Z. Spires. Edward M. Day. 22. J. W. Martin. 23. J. W. Scobee, Jr. E. H. Turner. J. B. Herndon. 25. J. H. McKellops. H. B. Butts. 27- S. C. Griswold. N. Shookman. 28. O. A. Elliott. J. W. Northcutt. 29. E. D. Cruse. James Anderson. Warren Gooden. 31. P. L. Moore. C.A. Tl'llix. 33. W. M. Elsea. W. C. Splawn. 34. J. H. Alexander. G. W. Farmer. 35. L. U. Constable. Chris. DubIe. John J. Eberhart. 36. John.W. Petty. 39. John E. Lee. 10. J. B. Jones. Thos. E. Wright. Aug. Wagner. 43. P. M. Willis. J. L. Ramsey. Wro. H. Lusk. 46. A. G. Anderson.

Appendix.

1901.J No. of Lodge. Name

of Party.

W. T. Boyd. J. P. Carr. â&#x20AC;˘ J. H. Daniel. 47. T. J. Payne. G. W. Dougherty. M. Schmirk. 48. B. P. Bailey. J. A. Craighead. 49. Milton Piercy. 50. Samuel McFarland. S. K. Wray. 51. James Moffitt. F. W. Richardson. 52. J. F. Hassell. E. Hesse. H. Wilcoxson. 53. J. r. Gabbert. 55. H. C. Dandidge. H. S. Willhelm. 57. Geo. Wllsbington. Benj. Wigginton. Thos. Foster. John Hughes. Z. D. Ralph. Jno. C. Duval. 59. .S. W. Early. Enoch Hulen. W. B. Sneed. 61. R. D. Cauthorn. 63. John Jones. Frank A. Briggs. 66. M. T. Willhite. 67. J. W. Champion. 1. C. Huntington. 68. W. F. Young. 69. B. J. Souders. 70. W. H. Foley. R. J. Bagby. W. V. Hall. J. T. Hanna. R. P. Briggs. 73. W. H. Balthis. J. T. Plunkett. 74. Geo. M. Dewey. 76. P. G. Brock. 77. A. N. Farrow. 78. Geo. W. Pooler. Eo D. Richards. 79. J. F. Aglar. Tom Miller, Jr. A. Richardson. R. R. Scott. Wm. Watts. 46.

No. Of Lodge. Name of Party. 81. J. L. Lipp. 82. E. T. Menefee. 83. Joab Scott. J. McVey. I. Lockwood. 84. Wallace Gruet. 85. Fred Smith. Robert Smith. 86. A. J. Cartter. J. R Greenhalgh. W. A. Rittenour. J. C. Niles. 87. James Hampton. R. B. Stephenson. Fred Fidler. C. W. Ridgeway. 89. Benjamin Lytle. 91. W. H. Noel. 92. Adam Waldo 93. W. B. Wilson. A. Minton. 94. J. D. Huffman. 95. Chas. Drienhoefer. 96. A. G. Priest. 97 . W. L. Heaston. 99. ,,,. E. Wright. 100. L. L. Carlock. 102. C. G. Taylor. 103. Levi Welty. 104. J. R. Treat. B. F. Shope. E. R. Lewis. 105. J. M. DeFrance. Chas. Polley. 106. G. W. Cauthorn. W. E. Block. 107. P. L. Powers. 108. O. C. Elliff. T. J. Chase. 109. G. T. Kenyon. H. RUdolph. Jno. Jacoby. Orlando Hunt. J. R. Webber. 110. N. B. Allen. 11I. Alfred Chapman. J. E. Leeper. J. M. Bailey. 112. J ames Stacey. 115. J. B. Harper. 116. G. ,,,. Rollings. 117. Bennett D. Ivy. 120. C. A. Brink.

169

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Appendix.

170 No. Of Lodge.

No. Of Lodge. Name of Party.

121.

163.

122. 123. 124. 126. 127. 128. 132.

133.

-135.' 136. 137. 140. 142: 144. 145.

147.. 148. 149.

150. 151. 155. 156.

157. 158. 159. 160. 162. 163.

Name of Party. C. H. Raithel. Hy. Bloebaum. E. Heine. Peter Weiner. C. l\1oerscheI. Hy. Appel. M. H. Maddock. RUdolph Poser. Philo. Dean. D. H. Sholtlls. J. L. Low. Wm. Osborn. A. P. Hayes. J. E. Roescher. John Hunter. John M. Koesch. W. D. Cayce. H. N. Baird. Thos. Beard. B. Shepherd. S. S. Keister. James McNutt. J. B. Reaser. A. Bennett. J. G. Roberts. A. M, Gibbs. A. Hopper. S. V. De9.ll. W. F. Cavaness. Geo. W. Ray, W. A. McMahan. J. E. McCaddon. Geo. W. Feely. R. B. Archibald. Henry Stinnett. J. F. Hassell. C. F. Potter. Jos. Weibel. C. C. Wallace. H. G. Wright. R.R.Hall. S. F. Gobin. F. L. Henshaw. E. J. Norman. A. R. Henshaw. Green Johnson. Godfried Vohl. W. J. Bruffey. Wm. H. Johnson. Wm. Crennel. V. Wilson. H. W. Gleason. J. W. Robinson.

165. 168. 172. 173. 174.

177. 178. 179. 182. 183. 184. 185. 188.

189. 190. 192. 194. 195.

197.

200. 203. 206. 207. 209.

210. 212. 213. 215.

O. H. P. Hale. F. B. Woodruff. G. O. Kalb. B. F. Stottlemeyer. S. Davieson. David Block. Stephen D. Morehouse. J. H. Wagoner. Ed. F. Bennett. Wiley Day. W. E. Atterbery. S. O. Pullen. J. M. Forest. W. L. Lyles. G. L. Shealor. J. D. McAuliff'e. H. L. W. Reid. M. P. Vivian. J. W. Pool. :i\1eredith Pearson. Wm. D. Wimberly. Wm. Derwin. Francis Davis. D. B. Newberry. A. G. Hamlin. J. F. E. Phillips. W. B. Haines. L. T. Biethau. Chas. F. Knight. Chas. Seaman. A. Kingrey. W. II. Sykes. R. L. Oliver. J. L. Blanchard. T. O. Bogart. C. D. Lyman. J. M. Jones. JOhll A. Coe. Robert Galloway.. J. D. P. Kendrick: Lewis Lawrence. Jesse Gott. Milton Louderbough. A. S. Ch!tmbers. J. F. Russell. W. W. Bogt. E. L. Johnson. E. C. Lacks. C. T. Triplett. J, A. Faughn. C. H. Frost. E. Y. Mitchell. T. J. Chandler.

1901.J No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 215. 216. 218. 219. 220.

221. 222.

223. 224,

2"25. 2'28. 231. 233. 234. 236.

237.

238. 241. 242. 243.

244. 245. 246. 247. 249. 251.

Eli T. Anderson. Jno. Jacobs. A. L. Bergfeld. Nelson }<'. Constant. Fred L. Bloss. :Milo B. Ward. J. W. Moats. W. P. Cook. Hy. Swindler. A. Hayes. Thos. Cowie. S. D. Bowker. J. C. Smith. ;John Ewalt. F. M. Miller. H. C. Wilson. Rufus Farrell. J. D. Perry. W. C. Jorden. Wm. Stewart. C. C. Cook. Frederick Schabel. W. M. Smith. V. A. Pool. P. M. Kimmil. J. M. Cash. Wm. Watson. Calvin Mitchell. T. Y. Cox. O. A. Crandall. S. K. Crawford. B. H. Ingram. C. S. McNab. A. n. Vedder. J. L. Lyda. J. Mallory. Jas. Hubbard. W. E. Ryan. Rufus Gillaspy. B. F. Hammer. Sam Esterbrook. J. B. Oliver. C. A. Brellmehl. James Fine. Wm. O. Keeble. N. A. Lane. P. M. May. Wm. Padget. 1. O. Sailor. Wm. 1. Price. Wm. C. Brown. 'r. W. Purves. T. M. Wagner.

171

Appendix. No. Of [lodge. Name of Party. 253. 2M.

255. 256. 257. 258. 261. 262.

263. 264. 265. . 266. 267.

268. 270. 271.

272.

273. 274. 276. 277. 280. 283. 286. 287.

288. 289.

291. 292.

295. 299.

Wm. B. Scott. Chas. Endres. W. W. Eldridge. L. Heinlein. J. F. M. Meredith. Josiah Payne. J. A. Stitt. Reed McCormick. T. B. Schaeffer. G. W. Hyler. N. G. Cornelius. Ingram Starkey. John A. Sterling. John A. Haller. John O. Boggs. J. l:\. Coggburn. A. W. Rogers. Wm. Cornett. Geo. P. Wolff. Joseph Whitaker. Henry Leidner. Chris. Bub. J. A. Goodding. Jacob Taylor. F. M. Ramey. JJ~o. M. Sellers. Thos. H. Cox, J. Fenwi~k. J. P. Herrington. S. H. Beiler. W. W. Warren. Thomas Kelley. Gilbert M. Wright. Geo. W. Janes. Geo. Eppright. M. G. Mullens. Thos. J. Travis. C. F. Knight. A. F. Merritt. R. L. Ramsey. J. P. Hampton. James Huner. J. R. Pack. E. J. Kendall. Isom Linville. Amos Snow. J. S. Duncan. F. C. Brooks. L. W. l\fallett. John Kenney. M. Bruce. Fred B. Strode. H. C. Charlton.

172 No. ot Lodge. Name ot Party.

E. S. Armstrong. D. H. Moore. 303. J. E. Dewees. A. S. Atherton. 305. C. Hornback~ James Stacey. 306. Parham Stone. 307. James M. Butler. L. R. Woodson. Henry Glasscock. C. F. Kirtley. 313. Horatio Cox. 314. J. C. Roberts. 315. G. W. Sears. 316. J. S. Cotton. J. T. Dysart. G. W. Eichenlaub. D. T. Davis. 8. W. Salisbury. B. M. Wright. L. R. Malott. R. P. Taylor. 318. Caleb Woodruff. 323. Jas. McGill .â&#x20AC;˘ Hy. Fey. Nic. Berg. Joel Swope. 324. G. T. Hedges. Henry Reick. J. H. Parker. J. W. Smith. 325. Rufus E. Tower. 326. J. Paul Jencke. 327. J. L. Thomas. Rufus McLelland. G M. Follett. 331. M. H. Fuqua. S. A. Gann. Robert Riley. J. A. Wing. Wiley Templeton. 335. Walker D. Trigg. J. S. Allen. 337. J. B. Jackson. 339. James Wallace. 340. Geo. W. Bryant. 344. B. F. Harve)'. T. E. Batterly. Sam'l Gravely. H. A. Martin. John Simpson. 345. Patrick Murphy. Levi Risling. 302.

Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name ot Party. 345. C. H. Smith. S. E. Monks. E. F. Bodkins. 346. J. N. Baker. W. M. Spalding. 348. John '1'. Carter. 350. W. C. McAninch. 351. A. J. Harrah. 352. Wm. Park. 353. Jno. H. Vogelsang. 354. A. B. Daniel. Sr. 1\1. Y. Duncan. 355. W. '1'. Farris. C. H. Black.' 356. A. E. Frakes. W. M. Baxter. John Hutt. 357. Wm. Yates. 360. Geo. Breckenridge. Jno. L. Thomas. B. }<'. Nelson. A. L. Bryan. C. A. Armstrong. A. T.Drew. W. E. Butze. G. 1\:1. B. 1\:Iaughs. W. E. Robinson. Jno. P. Keiser. 362. P. N. Dixon. John Schee. '363. Fred Smith. 365. T. C. Fluty. 366. J. O. Gooch. 367. A. D. Etchesoon. 369. J. G. Camp. T. Z. Eaton'. 370. Thos. Price. 372. N. C. Boydston. 373. D. J. Crum. 375. L. R. Bates. 376. P. Harrington. C. B. Powers. 378. James A. Dickson. 380. James Carter. F. M. Underwood. 383. George Houston. 386. Richard Snyder. 387. Wm. McDaniel. 388. J. K. Clark. John R. Foster. 389. E. Titus. 391. Wm. lJ. Brown. H. C. Brooking.

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1901 ] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 391. 393. 396. 398. 399. 400. 403. 404. 406. 407. 408. 410. 413. 115. 416. 418. 419. 420. 422. 423. 427. 428. 430. 435. 436. 440. 411. 442. 443. 444. 445.

448. 450. 151. 454. 456. 457. 45H. 160.

M. ~oon. W. C. Halstead. E. Lindsey. K. H. Long. Jacob Williams. W. W. Beatty. Jacob Stine. L. A. Chapman. R. D. Lawless. W. G. Browning. R. T. Beckett. J. P. Craig. Albert H. Danforth. J. W. Hunt. Isaac Langley. C. G. Woody. A. S. Dodds. M. Magee. J. T. Baird. C. F. Green. W. T. Hill. E. T. Bussey. Henry 1. Bishoff. C. :M. Hildebralld. A. S. Knight. C. A. Minor, Sr. Philip Robinson. A. J. Tisdale. R. E. Tapscott. D. R. Williams. J. H. Leek. Thos. C. Taylor. Hezekiah Estes. Bcn H. Ruff. Geo. W. Nicholas. W. G. Fink. J. J. Prather. Thomas '.rurner. A. Cruse. ~lark Hudson. J. R. Croswhite. Casamir Bechtler. Wm. Ruble. E. P. Garrison. R. C. Simera1. G. W. Curry. M. A. Holly. T. J. Wallace. Jr. G. H. Edwards. James HutChinson. J. W. Dyer. W. T. McMahan. W. R. Elliott.

Appendix.

173

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 460. 461.

464. 46.5. 466. 467. 470. 471. 472. 474. 475.

480. 483 484. 485. 486.. 488. 489. 493. 4H4. 499. 504.

506. 507. 508. 511. 512. 515. 516. 517. 518. 520. 522.

524.

C. N. Hedegaard. D. Smitherman. W. D. Schult. H. H. Hayes. J. D. 'rinsley. B. R. Barns. James Beamer. J. 1<'. Hutchison. L. W. Carlyle. .J. A. Cowden. Ed Van Buren. Thos. W. Gaunt. Smith Barlow. O. W. Oglesby. W. J. Whiteford. L. Seigler. Wm. Wyans. H. C. McGowan. F. D. Mel's. T. J. Foster. V. Blevins. C. F. Williams. Chas. A. Ellis. S. E. Licklider. R. B. Matthews. Thos. J. Welch. Lewis Neal. H. A. Sweet, A. E. Williams. J. R. Glaves. T. A. Piner. A. T. Patton. Grafton TanqUltry. J. H. Dillingham. J. L. Moore. S. ;r. WOflll. M. Gidly. J. C. Smith. :M. Redmond. H. H. Nash. T. J. Harrington. J. Rhinehart. Norval Bridges. :N1. D. Ramey. S. B. M. Holmes. M. Beamer. John Donaldson. A. E. Cox. J. S. Bradley. G. R. Flynn. B. F. Eliot. ;VI. J. Colville. E. W. Colley.

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Appendix.

174 No. of Lodge. Name of Pa1路ty.

No. Of Lodge. Name of Party.

524. 526.

548.

532.

533. 536. 538.

542. 545. 547. 548.

E. H. Spencer. J. P. McFarland. J. F. Benning-. P. McKimmel. J. C. Jennings. R. T. Carter. H. J. Cashion. D. K. Williams. W. L. Warren. T. F. Lamberson. J. Shuert. 1'. G. Hollenbeck. S. H. Hardy. D. Shultz. James Dixon: J. W. Stepp. John Hickox. David Baird.

549. 550.

554. 556. 558. 559. 560. 563. 564.

C. l!'. Walter. 1. P. Williams. W. H. Sharp. Wm. T. Bobbitt. Geo. J. Percival. N. A. Corrington. H. S. Jacobi. Vernon Campbell. J. H. Harris. C. D. Knight. Geo. IJ. Hughson. J. M. Wilson, Sr. John A. Sleet. D. N. Pulley. Asa Mann. T. E. Staples. W. P.路 Davidson. Wm. Hardin.

SUSPENSIONS FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, OCTOBER

No. Of [,odge. Name Of Party. 1.

2. 7. 9. 11. 14. 16.

Geo. S. Parker. H. G. Bruckner. Wm. C. Popp. L. J. Wce. J. r~. Robertson. W. H. Massey. Thos. L. Hill. James A. Goodman. C. 111. Armstrong. E. F. Bourn~ S. W. Boler. R. E. Bliss. E. H. Cody. D. Wagner. B. R. Grinstead. J. B. Mudd. H. 路A. Miller. J. P. Nesbit. E. Russell. E. Scofield. J. P. Tenant.

1,1901.

No. of Lodge. Name of Pa1路ty.

Wm. Mercer. O. A. Axtell. W. R. Lewis. 23. Benj. Utterbach. 25. J. H. Foster. J. B. Williams. fly. Kahn. J. H. Thomas. 27. G. W. Doggett. R. M. Shelton. H. M. '.rugle. 29. C. H. Cooley. W. J. Douglass. E. E. Dennis. J. P. Thompson. 34. C. K. Davis. G. A. Y. Reeds. 39. J. W. Cochran. H. G. Brown. J. P. Logan. 40. S. W. Ashmcade. 17. 21.

1901.J No. ot Lodge. Name ot Party. '40. 41'43. 45.

48. 52.

54. 60.

62.

?3. 67. 69.

70.

72.

73. 78.

79. ~.

86.

99. 102. 111.

J. L. Bridgford. L. D. Peck. J. R. Kirkpatrick. A. W. Elsner. J. W. Brooks. H. M. Brooks. F. W. Brooks. J. H. BUford. Louis ,stevens. J. R. Yates. R. S. ~mith. R. P. Dedman. F. J. Graham. C. E. Gorman. L. K. Kinsey. A. B. 1I1edlin. H. G. Gilbers. E. W. Hopkins. B. F. Sheley. J. J. Nichol~. G. S. Merwin. J .•J. Osborn. O. S. Osborn. Richard Fristoe. Wm. A. Reynolds. C. T. Hopper. J. M. Johnson. G. N. Warfield. J. B. Phillips. D. T. Green. Y. Lockridge. J. C. Wallace. A. W. Bone. J. T. Hern. A. S. Latimer. S. P. Mayhugh. Ira M. Moore. F. P. Rogers. Robt. T. Baer. Chas. S. Brown. C. C. Howard. J. L. Hicks. S. S. O'Dell. T. S. Beeler. A. K. Lane. W. H. Jones. A. L. Bryant. T. J. Fairburn. E. C. Schmidt. R. A. Steward.. H. Brownhill. A. B. Barnes. B. W. Shotwell.

175

Appendix. No. ot houge. Name of Party. 111.

119.

120. 121. 122. 124.

]26.

127. 129.

137. 141. 142. 144.

146.

L. B. Lowman. Prior Price. Thos. Thompson. P. J. Hendrickson. T. Jones. .T. M. Bruce. E. Junior. J. Smith. H. Wilson. J. W. Cremeens. J. A. Myers. B. F. Butler. T. H. Hayden, H. Walthers. John Linden. G. F. H. Ahland. W. F. Seyboldt. S. C. Mathews. V. L. Bowman. W. T. Conyers. V. K. Farrington. A. Joga. J. V. Hussey. Johu Anspach. John Payne. J. M. Summerville. E. A. Rpring. J. B. Morehead. W. B. Homer. E. V. Kerr. J. R. Rorick. W. A. Brian. A. V. Darroch. C. Y. Drake. 1\1. W. Drake. W. B. Dean. T. L. Anderson. S. T. Hill. H. E. l\1c·Coy. George Neeley. T. E. Carson. Joseph Whittaker. J. S. Whittaker. .r. E. Dawkins. H. Graham. J. F. Grafford. W. E. Johnson. R. Y. Powell. G. M. Potts. L. Perry. S. S. Greer. A. J. Marshall. Ben Smith.

176

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Appendix.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party.

B. Drake. R. Burkhart. 152. ·J.W.Hill. O. L. King. J. C. Moulder. T. H. B. Moulder. G. W. Miller. J. W. lVlcIntire. Geo. W. Reed. W. T. Raines. J. H. Smith. J. M. Sumner. 156. J. W. Sapp. H. J. Stevens. Willis Feley. W. T. McDow. W. J. Warren. F. D. Penn. 162. M. M. l\lorl;an. 163. J. W. Allen. B. P. Goodwin. '.P. J. Humphrey. F. J. North. 1. E. Reis. 164. C. W. Vogt. 171. Elisha Bell. S. M. Magee. L. P. Roberts. 179. R. Terry. E.F.Bohl. 181. E. M. Campbell. J. D. Duff. H. S. McClintick. 186. I. C. Temple. 195. Leander Lee. J. C. Bowser. J. N. Sperry. 204. Robt. Ferrill. John Veach. 207. S. L. Patton. 208. C. W. Aldrich. D. E .•Johnson. S. H. Pitts. 210. E. J. Clawson. J. C. Raines. A. J. Williams. 213. Hy. Beddoe. F. G. Faulkner. W. C. Faulkner. 214. H. M. Wilsoll. Edmond Aniba!. 218. W. E. Swanston. H. G. Van Aller.

220.

148.

228. 230. 232.

235. 236.

237.

238. 240. 241.

242. 243. 244.

247. 249. 251. 253.

255.

258.

H. Hickok. C. D. Withrow. J. J. Rash. Wm. Stimson. , L. H. Harrison. Thos. Ashley. Geo. W. Mercer. Van H. Groves. W.Caldwell. J. W. Rig~s. T. P. Berry. W. D. Bogar. S. W. Card. James Ramsey. J. H. Chadwick. W. H. Craig. J. O. Calhoun. L. C. Dale. J. Shouse. J. B. Owen. Albert Moore. D. ~'. Sparks. Frank Hollyman. H. G. Bode. L. H. Gillette. H. W. Hucker. Max Miller. M. Brown. R.M. Kemp. Geo. P. Heckel. W. H. Cowell. J. A. Dawkins. A. P. Davis. R. T. Gamble. J.S. Isaacs. M. Morgan. A. Rowe. Chas. H. Lewis. H. M. Rice. N. S. ~'orrester. A. J. Ashley. W. R. Ishmael. J. C. McDonough. H. H. Baker. John Owens. D. L. Brewer. A. R. Kirkp~trick. A. J. Stanes. J ..J. Pierce. C. Dugan. J. F. Hamilton. Chas. Swift. J. Lautzenhiser.

1901.J No. of Lodge. Name of Party.

258. 259.

260.

262.

263.

269. 270. 271.

272.

273.

274. 276. 277. 292. 293. 297.

302. 303. 304. 305. 306. 311. 312. 313. 317.

E. R. iIu~hes. C. F. Ellis. T. P. Leedom. J.1. Hill. A. D. Morris. Lewis AUdrain. D. Daret. R. E. Gamble. J. M. Combs., J. W. Lovell. B. Sterne. G. W. Harris. C. T. Fowlks. H. G. Goodwin. J. !II. Stone. T. W. Jones. A.D. Lewis. L. K. Anderson. A. A. Button. John F. Durbin. S. M. Speer. L. B. Austin. L~wis Lyon. Geo. M. Jones. J. R. Kent. Robt. '.reidrick. S. E. Mitchell. J. B. Bell. S. D. Trumbo. C. W. Underwood. L. Conant. B. 13. Bennett. P. Hess. W. M. Dunaway. Andrew J. Spradling. B. O. Sly. C. J. Harris. J. T. McCool. J. W. Turner. Jasper Wingo. Benj. Wingo. E. D. ~'ortner. Robert Wear . .J. J. Prewett. 路T. L. W. Shumate. W. M. Huson. T. F. Wheat. L. B. Russell. Charles Stone. A.C. Major. E. E. Lang. J. Washburn. Wm. Thompson.

G. L. Ap.-12.

Appendix. No. Of Lodge.

拢18. 320.

177 Name of Party.

S. O. H. Callighan. M. Chronister. S. R. Shandy. 321. W. '1'. Spainhower. 323. Julius Asher. Hy. Cohen. G. E. Newman. :125. C. L. Goodale. 327. D. L. Stockton. 335. E. lJ. Baker. M. J. McGinnis. '\V. R. Brown. Henry Clear. 341. Wm. A. Delung. H. R. Fields. 344. W. W. 'Murry. W. A. Ferguson. W. A. Neeley. T. '1'. Turley. 34.5. S ..W. Morgan. W. H. Childers. R. A. Daubin. F. M. Miller. E. J. Williams. 346. Thos. Crowe. R. S. Ramsey. W. P. Skaggs. 352. G. B. ~{elton. 354. James A. Lewis. J. H. Minor. 355. N. '1'. Dick. A. :M. Gustin .. A. '1'. Roberts. Nelson Kerr. 359. J. W. Bray. A..r. Gunn. 360. E. S. Ackerman. L. B. Babcock. F. B. Filley. W. R. Hall. nI. A. Moran. C. C. Remelin. Geo. F. Townley. 362. W. H. Martin. 365. J. W. White. 367. J. L. Banks. 368. S. C. Alexander. E. A. Gass. J. H. Keep. 371. T. E. Hurt. '.rhos. Price. 373. B. W. Wright. 376. M. W. Costin.

178 . .Lodge. Name of Party No. of 376. G. W. McCoy. B. F. Reichmann. S. Taylor. Thos. Parker. 37i. Ballard Webb. O. L. Langford. C. Bland. B. F. Kcssler. 379. Delk Kindred. 381. . Wm. Barnard. W. W. Crane. I. N. Crane. P. 1\1. Carmack. G. T. Hammerstein. W.E.Lamm. T. A. Pickering. J. Ratliff. J. M. Williams. 383. Wm. Fithian. E. A. Frost. I. 1'1. Lee. Hy. Porter. A. A. 'l'albert. W. S. Wellshear. 400. C. C. White. W. A. Cuffe. W. J. Buley. Geo. Cannefox, 407. Albert Kennerly. 408. A. J. Baskett. 411. H. A. Scott. S. O. Shields. E. H. Stewart. 416. D. P. Ridgeby. W. H. Glover. 419. J. A. Murphy. 422. H. H. Washburn. A. H. Wear. Perry T. Allen. Jesse L. Jackson. J. T. Wilson. 429. M. G. Cook. J. M. Hill. 433. J. W. Lea. C. L. Sherman. 434. Wm. Gandy. 441. J. R. Parmenter. 442. F. S. Mitchell. 443. J. H. Tracy. C. D~ Devlin. G. L. Praul. Richard Russell. 44.5. C. M. Parker.

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Appendix. No. of Lodge: Name of Pa1路ty.

445.... John Newton. H. H. Newman. R. L. Langdcan. 448. G. W. Bradlcy. I. N. Lunsford. James King. 450. R. F. Bartlett. 459. D. A. Herman. 461. G. W. Curtner. J. W. Pierce. Walter Scott. 471. James Holmes. J. H. 1\1cAboy. 478. J. C. Dial. 481. N. L. Bolls. F. R. Dibble. C. C. Gallatin. 486. J. R. Bennett. J. L. Rautt. L. B. Richardson. 494. H. C. Parker. H. F ..Jones. M3. J. B. Brosius. L. H. Eager. J. H. Kelly .. Hugh Logan. W. J. McClanahan. J. N. Scholl. J. N. 'l'hompson. 504. A. G. Means. 505. W. B. Davis. 507. A. H. Garrett. 508. Jerry Lafollette. 511. D. B. Inman. F. P. M-orehead. H.13. McDowell. 520. G. D. Barnes. R. E. Lee. Chas. Mayer. W. 'I'homas. W. Timmerman. 522. G. B. Balston. Jas. Christiansen. Chas. Lenn. E. W. Meyers. W. S. Thomas. F. L. Wentworth. 524. J. P. Metscar. 527. S. L. Burge. R. G. Fray. M. Murphy. W. Mehan. F. E. McGuire.

....

No. ot Lodge.

179

Appenan:.

1901.J Name of Party.

D. A. Williams. S. C. Crawford. 531. R. D. Carroll. 534. J. G. Dickerson. James Hogan. 539. T. E. Jenkins. 540. J. N. Greenstreet. W. H. Chaplin. R. J. McCollum. 542. H. B. Mathews. W. S. Lipscomb. J. H. Lipscomb. 543. J. D. Avery. B. Amick. W. S. Dennis. G. W. Miller. D. Mallonie. W. F. Shinpaugh. J. E. Whitehead. 547. .J. M. Devine. S. A. Dunham. 529.

No. of Lodge.

Name ot Pa1路ty.

547.

O. L. Hulbert. J. W. Mosser. A. L. McBride. C. R. Pence. N. Pyles. F. B. Simpson. J. C. Stanfield. S. l!'. Woody. Lee Gerringer. B. W. Townley. 548. L. W. A8hby. 552. E. M. Stiles. Wm. Keal. 5M. W. B. Merchant. George Shafer. J. E. 'l'homas. P. A. Zeal. 556. D. C. Sproul. Ed A. Steward. 558. .T. H. Anderson.

SUSPENSIONS FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT.

REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOuRI, OC-,rOBER,

No. ot Lodge. Name of Party.

4. 14. 100. lOS.

255. 282.

J. B. Fleet. W. W. Duncan. R. 1\1. Brown. J:ohn Johnson. D. IJ. Brewer. .John H. Wange.

No. ot Lodge. 322. 330.

345. 42.'3. 430.

1, 1901.

Name of Pm路ty.

J. M. Pugh. N. W. Duke. Eric Hedbur~路. H. 1\1. Peterie. J. C. Hughes.

180

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EXPULSIONS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE 01<' ;\IlSS0URI, OCTOBER

No. ot IJodge. Name of Party. 1.

9. 38. 74. 90. 102. 111. 115. 124. 13i. 158. 165. Iii. 188.

A. Moore Berry. Theodore A. Becker. Geo. W. Abel. 'rolman F. Barrow. Jos. M:. Gailemore. Lee Jordan. J. W. Vestal. Fred A. Simmons. A. C. Mendenhall. George Newman. 1. M. Chrisco. Joseph Huffman. Wm. Jones. W. S. Henderson. Louis V. Lucas.

1, 1901

No. ot Lodge. Name of Party.

202. 208.

Henry Mack. J. S. Vandeventer. 259. Ed. F. Payton. 285. W. J. Dougherty. 300. James Wollard. 363. J. L. Helm. 413. L. K. Montgomery. 470. Jno. Saville. .520.. C. W. Sargent. 52i. J. W. Nicholas. 547. W. A. Green. 550. Wm . .\!;.':Muth. H. G. Corzilius. Wm. D. Sievers.

REINSTATEl\IENTS. --._-"--REPORTED TO TilE ORAND LODGE OF ;\IISSOURI, OCTOBER

1, 1901.

---No. ot Lodge. 3. 5. i.

11. 14. 16. 18.

23. 25. 27. 32. 35.

Name of Party.

Christopher Branch. T. B. Love. '1'. J. Kershner. B. C. Rice. H. C. :McDonald. J. C. Jackson. Geo. E. Watts. Shelby Bishop. D. Y. Morris. T. E. Yeager. Joo. C. Watkins. J. W. Proctor. Louis Quest. T. T. Johnson. T. J. Lewis, Sr. A. J. Utterbach. Aug. F. Herwig-. A. J. Hale. J. J. Smith. J. F. Meek. Wm. ~'ryatt. Clark Desbler.

No. ot Lodge. Name of Party. 3,5. J. C. Harper. Edgar Meek. 45. C. W. McQuery. 46. J. A. Ball. 47. R. C. Clark. W. A. Dudgeon. F. F. Woods. 48. Rufus Wood. G. S. Hardin. 51. James Moffitt. L. N. Chappalier. 52. 11. E. Preston. G. W.Simpson. 路5i. Benj. Wigginton. G. '1'. Ewin~. S. M. Boyer. 59. J. E. Angell. O. E. Bryson. W. J. Bruton. 62. A. C. Smith. J. H. Goodman. 65. James Herd.

1901.J No. ot Lodge. 66. 68. 69.

72. 74. 78. 79. 83.

86. 87. 89. 91. 92. 93.

97. 99. 101. 102. 104. 105.

109.

111. 112. 114. 117. 121. 124. 125. 129. 131. 133.

Appendh. Name ot Party.

James M. Osborn. W. A. Rack. J. H. Chiles. Smith Jackson. W. F. Shacklett. Wm. Maynard. J. A. Gilliam. James Johnston. Albert A. Aal. H. B. Carroll. Oliver Sharp. J. Barnett. R. B. Hall. L. T. Ro~s. Thos. Crampton, Jr. John N. Jones. J. L. Bargdoll. •John Irvin. W. J. Wamsley. C. M. Mason. J. Cauble. C. McDonald. J. Tatum. A. Ross. .L W. Kenyon. Tho8. Kelley. J. E. Brock.:... Walter Young. Thos. Martin. B. F ..Jones. W. M. Reese. J. W. Hardin. .J. M. Ivie. J. P. Webb. J. E. Fesler. Ed Mulligan. Alfred Barnes. A. C. ]<'ling. Dee Rice. J. W. Buchanan. Jobn Fries. F. E. Norwood. Cbas. B. Howard. •lames L. luge. F. Hussmann. Jr. George Teenor. S. Rainey. A. R. Van Giesn. F. T. Conley. Bradford Long. G. D. Day. J. B. Green. J. N. Parker.

181

No. of Lodge.' Name of PaTty. 133. 147. 149. 153. 156. 157. 163. 164. 165.

168. 171. 174. 177. 179.

186. 188. 1~9.

.::-, 192. 195. 196. 207. 210. 211. 212. 213.

214. 215. 218.

220.

221.

J. F. Sizemore. Geo. W. Seiver. .John S. Davis. .1. R. Williamson. ~'1ark Bullard. J. W. Shandy. Royal Walters. W. O. Hoppe. Sullivan Frazier. S. R. Lucas. Jacob Lipps. G. W. Turner. J. D. Paschal. J. J. Pugh. G. S. Latimer. D. Y. Barnes. Henry Harmon. A. J. Dial. A. W. Black. H. B. Gaus. C. R. Bozzell. Alex. Siegel. E. R. Morris. C. B. Williamson. .Jos. Lesem. George Calder. E.'Dutton. W. B. Hazen. Jno. C. Carstaphen. J. S. Bradley. S. G. Spellman. .J. McKnight. Y. T. Stevenso~. G. W. Robinson. F. C. Sickles. E. M. IJumpkin. G. W. Quinn. Wm. Heller. E. 1\1 .•Johnson. Clint Huckins. J. P. Adams. T. J. Ohandler. R. R. Southard. F. M. Spinning. R. M. Quigley. :T. P. Da·ds. J. B. Anderson. J. G. Young. J. A. Viquesney. T. J. Harrison. W. J. Knepp. S. H. Wilson. John A. Malone

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 225. 228. 229. 232. 235. 236.

239. 244.

245. 246. 247. 249. 252. 254. 255. 256. 260. 262.. 263. 265. 267.

269. 270. 272. 273. 27;). 276. 282. 283. 287. 289. 29l.

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Appendix.

182

Jeptha Perry. •Tohn W. Miller. H. C. Scott. John Pollard. S. J. Crowley. W. J. Mathews. S. Beckner. S. K. Cra,vford. J. B. Gallie. A. A. Hatch. R. H. Hunter. L. Lovinger. S. P. Weller. Joseph Beck. J. N. Hawkins. J. L. Shackelford. Jas. Chatten. J. L. Graves. L. H. Tadlock. M. B. Swope. 'r. B. Uptegrove. C. C. McNatt. •J. R. Patton. C. J. J. Martyr. J. W. Osborn. T. W. Cuppy. L. L. Whitehead. Ellis Fleming. Chas. Boone. D. M. Zimmerman. G. L. Smith. A. J. Connelly. J. C: Thiele. H. Schwartz. H. S. Falter. W. L.- Tribbe. T. P. Liston. S. P. Ward. P. T. Foust,. J. W. Crume. Wm. Calloway. H. M. Chapel. J. Wade Gardner. '1'. H. B. Ish. Jefferson Mosby. J. P. Drls·coll. Isidor Simon. 1\-1. Maloy. W. C. Bradshaw. L. S. Zencker. T. A. Sharkey. H. Burch. M. MetZker.

No. ot [-lodge. Name ot Party. 292.

293. 296. 299.

300. 302. 303. 305. 306. 309. 316.

319. 321. 324. 32.5. . 328. 331.-

334. 340. 344.

345. 346. 347. 354.

356. 360. 364.

W. C. Shaw. S. F. Rader. W. N. Sharp. G. A. Jones. J. C. Ferguson. J. C. Barkley. Geo. M. Roper. J. L. Watson. T. A. Dalton. E. E. Shattuck. T. J. Dickson. J. A. Williamson. Guy Holmes. W. D. Grant. Asa Forbes. French Strother. A. H. Huggett. L. J. Whiles. J. H. Pollard. T. J. Beardslee. I. N. Anderson. W. H. Loyd. A. R. McKinney . W. A. Brigham. C. P. Waite. C. B. Griffith. Wm. Purdy. D. E. Maxon. R. S. Burgin. R. T. Henry. G. W. Estep. A. L. Burns. H. Dowe. J. W. Mansfield. J. W. Reddens. D. Mann. 1'1. Mann. A. G. Redenbaugh. 1'1. B. Cowan. C. W. Watts. B. M. Mound. H. P. Glanders. T. J. Clayton. Jim Sculley. G. W. Bently. A. N. Jones. W. D. Ichord. E. R. Cunningham. W. P. McKinney. John C. Robbins. A. L. Sims. C. W. Pulford. :\1. Wilmot.

"T.

1901.J No. of Lodge. Name of Pa,1'ty. 364. 366. 369. 373. 375. 376. 379. 383. 392. 398. 399. 400. 401. 407. 410. 411. 412. 414. 418. 422. 423. 425. 426. 433. 437. 440. 443. 44i. 445.

448. 454. 455. 457. 459. 460.

C. W. Seeber. W. B. Sands. W. E. Pickens. R. B. Marr. Geo. ~1. Reed. R. M. Hensley. John W. Wilson~ E. C. ~'rost. S. Holmes. J. H. Armstrong. J. K. P. Schooler. J. Newton Pace. W. H. Reading. D. W. C. Davenport. Jesse Loveless. J. D. Plummer. Greene B. Forrest. Cbas. B. Ellis. Chas. T. Smith. J. M. Carter. A. E. Knowland. Joel Pratt. Thos. Bilderback. II. L. Waits. A. Fristoe. J D. Major. A. W. Lincoln. •T. W. Jump. J. O. Smith. G. L. Hamblin. C. A. Kinney. Jacob Sehoor. W. H. Fowler. John P. Gordon. P. D. Estes. E. Y. Meyer. E.B. Kenner. Joseph Bryan. O. L. Collins. Joe Muschamp. Geo. F. Speer. R. L. ~IcManus. A. L. Watson. Tbos. McClung. L. A. Martin. J. M. Wammack. A. C. Pilkington. James'I'hompson.

Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Pat'ty: 461.

468. 478. 479. 481. 484. 491. 496. 505. il15. 519. 522.

523. 526.

528. 529. 536. 539. 543. 547. 548. 550. 551.

SM.

555. 560.

C. A. Tistadt. M. G. Swanner. L. C. Holt. Lee 'McLemore. Henry Boyd. W. D. Gillstlap. Thos. Gault. H. A. Dinsmore. W. C. Green. F. H. Rodgers. Chas. Harwood. J. H. Laird. Fred Glynn. Wm. ~1efford. J. A. Hart. S. W. Baugh. C. A. Standridge. T. N. Lockhart. John Butler. G. W. Scholey. W. T. New. James Waers. W. H. Dugdale. F. l\1. Alward. Geo. Martin. Chas. Mc~'arland. Wm. Valentine . Johu Winn. D. L. Callaway. Samuel Benfer. W. Bucklen. J. L. Potter. W. H. Mitchell. • S. Carver. L. Z. Burr. ·C. E. Nendigate. C. H. Watkins. Urban G. Iles. M..V. Parks. A. J. Norwine. N. h Livingston. Carr Brown. L. H. Huff. J,. A. Chapman. Geo. F. Rhodes. W. Samuels. R. A. Stewart.

183

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT.

--·1--··--------'---,~" IP:,~'~~;~~S'+ LODGE.

IIMIS~01~n

Lou~s

COMP1LED FROM RETURNS, SEPTEMBER 1ST, 1901. -_._._---

.00

::l4~Troy

- .

Co~NTY'! M~'TER. \S1. Lou~s C~ty IThomas A. Bell ,St. LOUISClty ,Henry L. Recker

·ISt. S1. LoUIs St. Louis' S1. Louis City 4,Ho~vard ,'Ne\y Franklin .. ...!Howard 51Umted Sprlllgfieid Greene 6 Ark i\ewark IKnox 7 O'Sullivan IWalnut Grove /Greene 8 Williamsbl!-rg ,Willia~sburg.. : Callawl!-y ..: 9 Geo. Washll1gton ISt. LoUIS ,S1. LoUIs CIty 10 lAgenCy ,AgenCy IBuchanan ll'Pauldingville IWright City Warren 12!Tyro 'Caledonia Washington 131RiSing Sun IBarry ,C!ay 14 Cyrene ,C~rene IPlk~ 15, Western Star IWlllston DavlCss 161MemPhis ,Memphis iSCOtland 17 Clarksville : Clarksville IPik~ 18 palmyra Palmyra Manon 19 Paris Upion Paris .. : IMonro~ : 20 St. LOUIS St. LOUIS ,81. LOUIS CIty 21 Hav~nna lVlcFall \Gentry 22,Well.lllgton DeK~lb IBuchanan ~IFlonda lFlonda Monroe.oo -4,wyaconda ILaGrange LeWIS 251Naphtali St. Louis 'St. LouisCity 26,Ava Ava !Douglas 271 Evergreen 'INew ?aven Fra,?-klin ~8,St.. John Hi!-nmbal. : IMarlOn 29lWmdso~ Wmdso~ IHenry 30 H.untsvIlle ·IH.unts\'llle Randolph 31 LIberty ,Llberty Clay 32,Humphreys "'IHumPhreys 'Sullivan 33,Ralls .~ Centre /Ralls ITrOy ,Lincoln 3f>IMereer .: Princeton /Mercer 36,Cooper IBoonville Cooper 21Mendlan 31Beacon

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IHemple IClinton \Callao IMacon DeWitt .,' Carroll : St. LOUlS 8t. LOUlSClty 1 1 41~Bismarck IBismarck ISt. Francois 42 Middle Grove \:Middle Grove 110nroe 431.Je~erson Je~erson City Cole 44 i Falr Play ,FaIr ~llly IPolk : 45 Bonhomme IBallwlIl 18t. LOUlS 461wentzville Wentzville St. Charles 47 Fayette ,Fayette Howard 48 1Fulton Fulton Callaway 491HayneSville IHOlt.. Clay 50 Xenia HoPkins IINodaway l gston 51/Livin jGlasgow Howard 52 Wakanda Carrollton Carroll 53,Weston 'weston : 'IPlatte 54 Index IGarden CIty c.ass 55 Arrow Rock Arrow Rock , Saline I 56ITiPton ITiPton I'r. " loniteau 57 Richmond IRichmond Ray 58 lvlonticello l\-lonticello Lewis 59 Centralia lcentralia 'Boone 60,Kew Bloomfield New Bloomfield.. Callaway 61 Waverly WaVerly \Ul.fayette 62 Vincil ICameron IClinton 63 Cambridge \Slater : Saline 64 Monroe Monroe CIty 1\10nroe 65 Pattonsburg Pattonsbur~ Daviess 66 Grant City ,Grant City Worth 67IRocheport Rocheport.. Boone 68IKennett.. Kennett.. Dunklin 69 Sullivan ISullivan Franklin 70 Armstrong ·.. ·.. IArmstrOng Howard 71 Savannah Savannah Andrew 72IGorin · · ·,IGorin Scotland 73 Eureka Bnmswick Chariton 741Wal'ren Keytesville Chariton 75Isilex silex ILincoln · 76 Independence Independence IJackson Z7jLebanOn ·..·ISteelville \CraWfOrd /8 St. Joseph 81. Joseph Buchanan 79 Polar 8tar ISt. Louis St. Louis City 80 Bridgeton 'Bridgeton jISt. Louis 81/Central. Young's Creek Audrain 82 Jackson Linneus Linn

'IA. D. McCr~sky W. A. )Iathls T. W. Avery Wm. A. Hoffman K. A. Courel! .- -

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W. A. Clark 8. S. Lucas · James M. Brewer G. K'!-rrenbrock r. M. NICholson C. H. RiChmond A. J. l£by Fred Wooldridge Gustav Rall J. E. Deatherage Wm. Grass J. E. Brasfield T. B. Morris

,W. A. Craven : IW. w .. Jarnaglll H. M. PlI.rkhurst Ichas. J. Wa.lker John W. HeIst... E. L. Edwards o. n. Miller : IT. W. Porter H. Clay CockerilL H. 1\1. Pettit.. Chas. H. HilliX J. S. Halcomb C. M. Sutherlin

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Robert L. Hope C. H. Christian F. P. Buford H. Wamsley W: R. Rho~des J, H. MCChntic T. H. Beggs Joseph V. DR.vidson James M. McKee T. J. Baird W. P. Mattox J. A. Denny, Jr W. G. Hine Joseph Hicks .I.J. M. Barker J. M. Mason E. Williams 1. E. Walters ;fhos. R. Gibson ; fhomRS E. George Fred R. L. Jones w. S. Craig F. A. Edwards E. D. Standly

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John K. Boyd W. L. Meng Leyton yallcey : E. J. Eakin rhas. W. Bridges I'W. R. P. Jackson C. W. Shreckengaust.. ,Erdley O. Sayle IGeo. W. prince C. F. Baumblott IJ. D. McCain I R . F. Snyder C. O. Jefferies W. F. Schnebly L. A. Sasse M. W. Anderson lB. W. King IC' P. Patteson R. S.te~han Chnst18n F. Meyer Edwin P. Ambler IE F. H.eidorn J. B. Baker IT. M. McClanahan

',lst and 3d Saturdays. ~ Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. o ,2d and 4th Saturdays. 11st and 3d Saturdays. l -..J ~londay nearest ful! moon. 1 : .. I~st and 3d lvlondays. , Saturday on or bet.ore full moon. ,Saturday on or before full moon. ,'sa.turday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d'ruesdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or afLer full moon. \1st and 3d Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. 18at. bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 11st and 3d Saturdays.' . S.at. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks',after. ISaturday on or before full moon. .. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. . Saturday before full moon. ~ 1st Friday and 3d Saturday. ~ ~ lsaturday on or before full moon. <-'. 11st and 3d Saturdays. H Tue~dar on 0,1' befo.re full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. ;lst and 3d Mondays. IThurSday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. 18I1turday be.fore full m<?on. . jSR.turday OIl or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Thursday on or before full moon. I Tuesday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. ISaturdllY on or before full moon. 12d and 4th Mondays. I'Sa.turda!. on or before full moon. 1st and.-d Tuesdays. Ilst and 3d Fridays. IS'tturday on or before full moon. ...... 2d Saturday. 00 ,Saturday on or before full moon. ~

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...... M. Friedrich rGeo. J. Berne '2d and 4th Fridays. <:.0 J. M. Marsh B. F. Fleetwood Thursday on or before full moon. o...... A. B. Walker F. Heinke 1st Satllrday in each month. S. B. Kirtley : ,H. l\oI. Cochran 2d and 4th Saturdays. U D. L. Bratcher A. L. Ballard Saturday on or before full moon. IThos. H. Patteson Iwm. Cochran, Jr.. Saturday on O.rbc~.ore full moon. Ratcliffe J. B. Thomas 2d and 4th Fndays. H. D. Grillstead :. Rufus Hopkins ISaturday on or before full moon. Sig. Solomon H. I. Bradford I 1st and ild Fridays. O. E. Horton IS. L. 1st and ard Thursdays. 'Jno. F. Evans Alex. H~rrtson Saturday after each full moon. IW. M. Harlull IRobert 'letley Saturday on or before full moon. Iwm. R. Edgar Ringo Saturday on or before full moon. W. S. Allee ,S. B Johnson 路13d Saturdays. C. C. Leeper IB. F. Brady 1st and 3d Saturdays. ,Jno. S.' Fitzge.rrell Jas. T. Davis list and 3d Tuesday.s. IW. :vr. Buford E. M. Davis ISaturday on or before full moon. W. J. Barnes Geo. T. Barnes 1st and 3d Saturdays. S. F. O'Fallon J. E. Cummins 11st Monday and 3d Saturday. J. W. Gellch J. A. Hedges ISatllrday on or before full moon. ~ ,J. H. Pollard T. N. Sutterfield ,Saturday on or before full moon. \Joe G. Oox.. .. \1. W. HUPP \Saturda y on l'r before full mooll. J. W. Yeflrgain A. G. Hnghes Saturday nearest full moon. ~ '0. J. McLane ,J. M. Allen Sat. on or bet'. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. ~ R.. IT. B l\litchell IGilbert Lay Saturday on or before full moon. ,J. Kinkade ,J. G. Rich路mond Saturday before full moon. ~ 11.. R. Twyman, Acting 1Ethelbert ~arrett,Actillg Friday on or before full moon. '.V. D. Gurley WiI.liams Thur. OIl orbef.f. m. &2 wks. after. Robert F. Norfolk IH. W. Winsor 3d Monday. W. B. Bass John Dallam 4th Saturday. B. F Quisenberry 1 P. D. Myers 1st Saturday. . ,'r. W. Vincent Leonidas King Saturday on or before full mooll.

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,W. A. Sparks IEli penter ILewis C. Christian James Archer IT. R. Davis 'T. C. Mitchell IJ. W. Graves E. C.Jefteries Austin P. Oliver Chas. S. Booth Iwarren L. Johnson ,

, Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 13d Saturday. ~d Saturday. ISat. on or bef. f. m. & 2d Fri. aft. ISaturda y on or before full moon. Fridaa' on or before full moon. Salur ay 011 or before full moon. ,SH.turday on or before full mo.on. list and 3d Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays.

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1671Revere IRevere Clark 168 Colon Y Colony Knox lG9 ICamden Point.. Camden pOint... .. I'Platte 170jBeneVolence Utica Livingston 121 Hartford Hartford Iputnam 1/2 Censer ,Macon Macon 173,Powell Powell McDonald 1741Sturgeon ISturgeon IBoone 1Z5 Ne.wton INe.wtonia ·IKewton ..·· ···· .. 1/6 POInt Pleasant Pomt Pleasant New :\'Iadnd 177 Texas 1HOllston ITexas · · 128 Gr~Swold i lprice's ~ranch ·IMontg~me~y 1/9 l Pnde of the "est... St. LOUIS St. LOUIS CIty ISO/Des Moines Athens ,Clark 181 Novelty Novelty ,Knox 182 Pilot Knob 1 Richville Douf[las · · 183 ICalifornia California ,Molllteau · 1~ 1 Morley llVlorley ,'Scott 18<>IChamOls ChamOIS Osagc 186/Morality IRcnick ,Ra.ndoIPh 187 Hermon ILiberal Barton 188 Hannibal. /Hannibal.. Marion 189 zeredatha St. ·Joseph Buchanan 190 IP~tnam : ~ewtown I'sulliva.n 191,WIlson \Pocahontas Cl;LpeGuardeau 192IFran.kford F~ankf~rd : Pike 193 Angerona IIl\:fIssoun Clty 'Clay 194 Wellsville Wellsville Montgomery 195 Bo~ivar Bo~ivar ~olk .. : 196 QUItman 'QUItman )\odaway 197 Carthage \Carthage Jasper 198 Allensville Allendale Worth 199 ~ew Hope 'Elsberry Lincoln 200iSonora IWatson Atchison ?OlIRaven,wood \Raven.wood Nod8:way 202 WestvIlle WestvIlle Chanton 203!Brumley Brumley Miller 204 Rowley Dearborn IPlatte

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,L. M. Hardy · ··· ··..·.. IL. M. Dawson F. Wri~ht.. H. S. COleman A. L. Perrlll Arthur Ham Geo. A. Culling -1H. C. Cox.: IEd. Wyco~~ H. lII.Ch1ll1~y Adam A. GIlstrap James G. Ho\\e \G. w. Howard \W. F. Moore .T. W. Hlilett.. A seymour L. Weems .T. B. lVlyers .. : ~amuel Mccklem IB. F. Plkey .. ·.. · l w •. Eo Barton IH. W. Evans · J. R. W. Cook E. F.· Wells J. I. Menefee......... .T. R. Eggenberg J. Wilson 1 Lonis Seirerheld !A. L. Ross .T. S. Anderson 1"'1. M. Pease, Acting IJ· A. Sharr .. · W. Barton IC. A. Burkhardt.. P. H. Boyce C. D. Harris , Henry Ernstmeyer ,Henry Marquand jF. K. Collins Manard John Hendrick!:. J. S. Gish Fred. W.O·Brien Albert G. McDaniel L. D. Arnold George Rees G. E. Duly A. J. Wells ,G. I,i. S>l.mple Ie. W. Sample IJ. E .. Lucas : ,H. C. Steel L. G. Hopkllls Bruce Cooper Calvin D. Reed Jacob Miller .T. M O'Kelley 'w. S. \-"hite Jllmes W. Weddle. Jr B. young IW. B. Maddox : C. C. Catrou IJ. L. Tilton D. C. Mull · J. C. Welch W. H. Baskett W. H. Morgan IJ. E. Hancher IC. G. Proctor IW. P. Sims N. J. Underwood C. O. ~est ,8. P. Hickman M. Hawkins IT. J. Means C. M. Davidson

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Washington Franklin Alanthus Grove ..!Gentry Laredo Grundy IButler BRtes IAlton I·oregon Festus Jefferson IE.agleville Harrison jRaVanna Mercer Lancaster Schuyler ~Iechanicsville ls.t. Charles New Florence :Montgomery !Holden IJohnson jLee's Summit ,JaCkson Kirbyville Taney : Warrensburg Johnson Martinsburg Audrain St. LOUiS ISt. Louis City IAtlanta Macon Lawrenceburg Lawrence Arg.ent~ille Lincoln SprmgfJeld fGreene Sedalia , Pettis osceola !St. Clair Leeton Johnson 'Orearville Saline :

261 Florence 26Z!Holden 263 Summit 26~ I~tr~yvi.11e 26n l Cormthmn 266IsoCial.. 267 Aurora 268 Lod e of Truth 2691'ROC~ Prairie 270 New Salem 271/Solomon 272 Granite 273 St. Clair : 274 \Cold Sprmg 275 Tranquil,lity ;76 Grand RIVe~"""'''''IF~eema'n'''''''''''''lcass _77 Wm. D. Mmr PIlot Grove Cooper 2IS AVil1~ IBowers Mills L~wrence 2/9 Hogle s Creek Wheatland HIckory 280 Lodge of Peace IChillhowee Johnso~ 281 Fenton IFenton St. LOws., 2821 Cosmos St. Louis St. Louis City 283 Stockton :.. Stockton ICedar 284 Canopy !Aurora Law.rence 285 Earl Coffeysburg DavIess 286 urich lurich 287 Craft Canton Le\VlS 288 Hermitage Hermitage Hickory

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H.A. May E. W.Gallenkamp t·O. P. Russ L. 0. Granth/;\m J. M. Stone Eo R. Anderson John S. Francisco 0. D. Austin A. R.ice · ·· S. GOhn Hy. Sturn f D. B. Frost, ,Oscar W. 8urr y [.T. L. DowningID. M. Foster Joseph Jenkl11s E. Higbee C. J. Hamilton Isaac P. Ronen ·.. 1Henry J?hnson B. F. Holcombe P. P. Elhs IA. E. Mayhew G. W. Estes H. Nolll.nd IA. F. Maxwell H: N. Drury IA. J. Brazeal (acting). Lmn J. Shofield John Le :Mar Wm. G. Pike H. P. French /.TOSePh T. Wright IChas. H. Pellet.. L. M. Thompson A. M. Attebery A. L. Williams H. W. Cameron \ ~everly Du~y A. W. 'l'h?maBOn Chas. J. Wright M. C. SmIth James C. Parmerlee Sam M. Hodges Geo. H. J?aniel.. C. ,~ol.sapple S. H. E1l1ott.. Wm. (,rlftlth B. B. Davis B. J. Orear .T. E. GlllSs S. A. M.cSpadden W. A. Scott.. J. M. EIchelberger IA. Adat;Is S. J. K.nox A. WIllIamson EphraIm Dent F. W. Sween.ey J. W. Wall J. Harvey WIller IJames A. Vanctover -1Chas. H. Dixon Eden Reed lchas. R. Chur.ch wn;. Hulsto~e Edward A. GIbson IJ. S. Lea (actIng) .. : Wm. Dowell J. W. Rupe W. F. Johnson jW. B. Morlan H. D. Alberty Chas. L. Zenge J. W. Montgam.ery W. U. Morton

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297 Ozark

298lsll.mp~on

299 Temple 300Dor!c 3011WhIte HalL 3021' LiCk. Creek 303 Osage 304, FaithfuL 305 Clltrence 3OQIAshlar 30, New London 3081Pnrrott ?091K;ing Hiram 310 Slkeston 311 Kearney il12 1Cuba 3131 Kingsville 314 Pine 815IJerUSalem 316 RuraL 317 Osborn 318 Eldor~do 319 PalllvlU,: 3201 Amazoma 321 Jonathan 322 Hardin 323 Corner-Stone 324 1McDonald 325jDOCkerY 326 Linn ~27 Mt: Zior~ 328,Call1eSVllle 329 Kenneda: 330lBertran 331 Charity 332 IRyland 3331Chillicothe 334 Breckenridge

IGraham W .aconda IEdina Lamar Sarcoxie ')1ound City Jamestown ls,Pl!-rta Fall' Grove Lutie Kansas City ElkLand Barnard perry Nevnda Fair Dealing IClarence lcommerce New London Maysville K;noxville Slkeston ,Kearney "Cuba IKingsville Pine IJerichO Kansas City Osborn Luray IBrashea~

/NOd8.W8.y Clark Knox Barton IJasper IHOlt: Momteau IChristian IGreene Ozark Jackson webster INodaway IRalls Vernon Ripley Shelby Scott Ralls De Knlb Ray Scott Clay Crawford Johnson Ri.Ple y Cedar Jackson DeKalb

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IAdalT Amazoma Andrew Denver Worth !Hardin: IRa y : St. LOUIS ISt. LOUIS Clty IIndependence Jackson Meadville Linn Linn ..I0sage W~st PI'!-ins HOW~ll Camesvllle Harnson Elmo Kodaway Bertrand Mississippi ISt. J.oseph , Buchanan BerlIn Gentry Livingston IChillicothe Breckenridge Caldwell.

IJohn 1. JohnstoD ~ Ralph Rhoades IJ. F. Wells ~ T. M. Wells IEd. S. Brown J. E. Long IT. E. Thompson J. P. Weddell 1.. C. Wormington J. w. Davis IC. c. Fulle.r A. (~raun.ell.. V. M. MUSICk ,G. 'I. SmIth W. T. TyndaLL , \V. G. Holland J. W. Hartt J. M. Gardner IMarion HC!skins 1'. G. Pratt K E. Morns John C. yocum F. H. Geo. W. LIttS Thos. l\IcMlllen S. C. Gill ·S. P. Bybee James M. Clack Ch as. H. Bro\\ n J. C. Lucy 1. N. Presson G. '1". Gilman Wm. L. Jacob~ Robert B. He~chan Joseph F. ELlIs James W.· .Unscoe George E. Lear John M. Brown.: George W. Howell... 1 B. C. Wilkerson 1~I. C. Hill : O. E. Kendall W. H. McK11lght Joseph Rowell :. J. L. Jennett Henry Fort.. J. L. McCormack C. C. Houston G. W. Atchison A. M. Belcher J. Y. Sto'ne C. W. Sheppard J. P. Longo Frank Wm. Thaxter Thos. J. Thornhill Geo. W. Walker John C. Carr H,omer McDanieL D. Ahle '\. S. Vawter C. W. Gorden L. T. Harvey O. S. Hobbs : E. L. Pryor C. A. Brown S. P. J. 1. Carte.r J. 1. WlllIams ,M. W. Rmlth Wm. Southern, Jr Sam'l W. Strode I.James 1. Hamilton J. l\L Thompson John Feuer G." W. Tainter IW. 1-. Phelps T. H. Carmical W. J. Burrows ,1. D. McDaniel C. R. Lamar J. S. Wood IWm. Love N. T. SLricklanl1 lclay C. Mllcdon8Id ~ IEdwllrd C. Browne Philip P. Weller Geo. R. Weller, Sr James W. )1cCormick ,C. E. Cornue J .. A. Waterman IS. J. Dewey

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·ISa~urday on or befor~ full moon.

Fnday on or before full moon. Tues. on or bef. f. m. &:2 wks. after. .I'.!d auo 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. IFrida y on or before full moon. ISaturday on or befole full moon. Saturday after full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. I.sll.turday before full moon. 11st and 3d Saturdays. ,Saturday on or before full moon. 2d Friday. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or ber. f. m. & 2 wks. after. ISaturday on or after full moon. Sat. on orbef. f. m.& 2 wks. after. 11st and 3d Saturdays: Saturday on or belore f.ull moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st Saturday. ' Saturday on or nearest full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.. ISaturday b.efore 3d Sunday. . Sat. OIl or bet'. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1lst and 3d Mondays: 2rland 4th Saturdays. IThursda y OIl or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 11st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d W··dnel;dll.Ys. "'jsaturday before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. iSaturday on or belore full moon. IFriday bef9re full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 12d SaturdlLy. 12d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. 2d and 4th Saturdays,

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MASTER.

.==IJOel T. Li':in.gston 336 HallsVIlle ..IHli.llsvllle Boone W. F. Robmson 337 Blue Springs Blue S rings Jackson IL. W. P~yor 338 1 IRay .. ·.. · · IA. F. iYhbtead 339\Fldehty Farley Platte J. W. Farley : 340 Westport IKansas City Jackson C. E. Van Deusen 341 R?ckviIle 1 Rockville IBates .T. C. L~ughlin 342 Circle Roscoe ISt. ClaIr · Iw. F. ~hackelford 343IAgriCola lpetersburg Henry F. l\L Grlly 344 Moberly Moberly Randolph T. .T. Molinair 345 Fel~owship J~plin Jasper.: !'. W. O~terloh IT. V. WIlson 346IArlmgtOJl IDlxon Pulaskl. 347 Spring creek IEdgar Springs PhelPs · ·IJ. W. Cook 348 wadesburg Creighton Cass R. H. Ross 349 Pollock IPOllOCk lslllhvan IG. B. PlIyne 350 jTyrlap Johnst?wn Bates E. E. M~llpin 351 ~losa1C Belleview Iron R. J. HI1.l. 352 IFriend Ozark Christian G. J. Vaughan 353 Benton St. Louis St. Louis City James P. Fowden 354 Hebron MexicO IAudrain Kenneth M. Deane 355 Ade!phi Edge,rton Platte A. R. New.ml\.n 356 AnCIent Landmark HarTlsburg Boone J. N. Farns 357 Aux Vasse Aux Va.sse Callaway J K. Pemberton 358 North-West.. Tarkio Atchison J. F. Schoenecke 359 Garrett IArcola.; /Dade .. : ; Samuel Achord 360 Tuscan \St. Loms :.. St. Loms CIty Chas. A. Gewe 361. Riddick Buffalo IDallas jIW. Smith peter 3621 Hiram Kahoka Clark H. B. Montgomery 3631·F~ate.rna~ IR?be.rtsv~lle Franklin G. Denny 364 Higgmsville HIgg1l1SVllle ILafayette T. L. Beach 365 Bay<?u B~kers~eld Oza\k R. L. Baker 366IAdl1lr IKlrksVlue ,Adalr IW. P. Foster 367IBar~ : Was.hburn Barry 'Y. A. Fairchild 368 Crescent HIll. /Adrlun Bates 1.1'. . G. Mondy 369 1,Composite Doniphan Ripley E. E. HerritL 370 WilliamstOwll Williamstown ILewis W. F. Chappe-ll 371 Sheldon , lsheldon lvernon F. Hawes 372 Nonpareil East Lynne Cass E. S. Hartzler

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SECRETARY.

I;larmon Cline :.. 1. P. Brown L. D. Childers chas. Renfro J. H. Carson H. C. Elberg IJ. L Cook Juo. S. :f>ence G. H. Powers H. A. Hatfield r. s. Reyno,lds F. S. Huckms G.!. BrI\9ford W. A. :Wade IB. B. SIlvey :.. D. Drake ,E. M. Logan John P. Collier C. C. Walton ·IJOhn J. Steele A. O. Hamilton G. R. Hombs IS. S. McCue /Geo. W. Oden J. A. Hende\son Fred. A. SmIth IR. A. Booth .: S. W. Pile J. Twitty IR. A. WE'lls W. T. W.iles T. S. Long ~. H. Hickey I~elsoll Moudy J. W. Presson R. C. Mumma A. A. Crouch J. A. Adams

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1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturd9Y on or belore full moon. Wednesday on or bef. full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. i1st and 3d Saturd!l~s. ,Thursday on or before full moon. Saturday on or bt'fore full moon. 2d and 4th M~ndays. 2d and 4th Fndays.. !Thursday on or before fllllmooll. Saturday on or after full moon. 4th Saturday. Saturday on or after full moon. gat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. 1st Tuesday. ·Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. TUf'sday before full moon. 2d Thursday. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. SatllTda~' on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or after full moon. :ld and 4th iYlondays. Saturda?, afte.r full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. Sat. ~n or beC f. m. & 2 wks. after. SatnJday on or be.fore full moon. 14th Tuesday. Sat. on or after f. m. & 2 wks. after. ISat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday on or before full moon.

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I.E. H. Liston F. M. Oooper La Vega 'l'ice A;lonzo B. Clinefelter I'lhomas Brown Jas. ,R. .Tone.s W. '1. Lamkll1 S. B. Cow..ll C. W. Godfrey F. M Smallwood

/J. A.. Vaughan David '1'. King IJOhn :McDonald R. Eo Lee. Utz O. G. WaIte Geo. w. Hallnum John R. Garbee Nat. L. Johnston N~ J. ShePherd George Hafner

IMon. on or bef.. 1: m. & 2 wks. aft. ISaturday before 2d SUlIday. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. lIst and 3ct Sat.l1rday!'. ,~r!daY on or before full mooll. FrIday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. . ISaturday on or before full moon. ,Saturday on or after full moon.

Oregon Livingston Sullivan Lawrence Jackson Jackson Ray Chariton H arri-on Dallas Clinton J!!.8per PIke Lawrence .. ,

1. A. Griffith W. O. Graham B. F. Pilc J. E. Grubaugh N. J. Day F. M. Burton G. B. Cr.nvley Geo. E. 1\Iizner G. C. Bowser M. Lindsey W. B. Sanders N. H. ~atterson J. H. Slsson J. F. Stark

W. L. Sherrill .T. F. Harris

lsaturday on or beforc full moon. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on ?r lifter full moon. 11st and 3d FrIdAyS. Sa~urday on or before full moon. Friday before 2d and 4th SUlldllyS Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Wed. on or before f. m. & 2 wks. aft. jSaturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d ~aturdl1~s. 1st and 3d 'Caturdays. IThUTsday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Th~Irsdays.

Lowry City IRosendale IEverton :r.-.ralden ICharleston

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S. M. Gracy J. 1. Bennett.. J. C. Tomson George Dalton J. B. Simpson

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Iberia Hartville Appleton City Bolckow \Greensburg Hunnewell St. Louis i Laflin Palo Pinto

Miller IWrig-ht St. Clair Andrew Knox Shelby St. Louis City Bollinger JBenton

Thos. J. Marchant W. H. Shell hart Robert N. Burns Carl Wallace Wm. Grainger W. S. Wood Louis Jacobson [J. J. Grimsley Lewis Walters ·

Allen .T. Arendall IN. B. Garner Andrew Naylor W. Best J. N. Norton W. B. Thiehoff :A. P. Watkins IJOhn A. Millar E. H. Moxley

373[Amity 374 Wilderness 375 1Waynesville 376!Kinlj\' Hill 377 AncIent Craft 378 "":a~saw 379 BIlhngs 380 Queen City 381 Ionia 382 Mt. Ararat..

IFille y : Wilderness Waynesville

387IWoodside 388 Chula 389 Arc~na ..: 390 MarIOnvIlle

Thomasville Chula Har~is ; ManonvIlle IRaytown Oak Grove Lawson IMendon Hatfield Louisburg Gower Jasper .; Curryvll\e PeIrce 9Ity

A~ams

KlI1g CIty I"":at:saw IBIlhngs Queen City Eldon -Topaz

ICedar Oregon I'pulaski : Buchanan Gentry Ben.t0!1 Chnstlan Schuyler Miller Douglas

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392 ChnstllLl1 393 Bee Hive 39-l Dagan 395 Hatfield 396 Western Light 397IGower 398lJ~sper

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r. '1'. Richardson

A. Doggett S. G. Robin~o~ T. M. VermIllIon R. J. Clark E. M. Shupe S. A. Olark .J. K. Jones 'Curtis Poe :

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.. ITuesda Y on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 weeks aft. Friday on or before 1'1111 moon. ..I1stand 3d Saturdays.

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ISatllrdav on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. ISaturdav on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays.

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LODGE.

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Taberv~lle

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419 Star St. ; 420 Itaska St. LOUIS St. LOUIS CIty 421 Urbana Urbana Dallas 422 Gate of the Temple Springfield Greene 423 Galt Galt Grundy 424 ISamaritan Bonne Terre ISt. Francois 4~5lcedar City ICedar City ,CallaWay 426 Rothville ,Rothville Chariton 427 Glenwood IGlenwoOd SChUYler 428 Pittsville Pittsville Johnson 429 N~w MlLdrid IN~w Madrid ..INew Madrid 430."\lnona \wlIlona IShannon 431 Cement: ..: Halfwa~'.: Polk 432 CompetItIOn CompetltlOn iLaclede 433 Mack's Creek l\'lack's Creek Camden 434 Wheeling 1wheeling /Livingston 435 ROckbridge IRockbridge Ozark 436 Gothic Alexandria Clark 437 Lafayette Corder ILafayette 438 Temperance lsmithvme IClay 439 Mt. Olive ~'farshtield Webster 440 Trowel; Marble Hill Bollin~~r 441 IExcelsIOr Jackson Cape GIrardeau 4421'Burlington Burlington JunC.. INodaway 443 Anchor S1. ~Ol1is ..· ·.. ISt. Louis City

A. !. crabb, IJ. F. Tough ..; ISaturdar on or before full moon. Phlhp A. "enzel... · IAdolph Klemtopf Ilst and 3d Mondays. IJ. 1.'1 Rains G. W. Lindsey 4th Saturday. IJames Goldsmith · IFred. W. Ball 2d and 4th Thursdays. U. G. Humphrey Ed. R. B.in 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1 Chas. W. Bowles S. S. Brokenshire Saturday on or before full moon. R. S. Hodges IR. E. HOdgeS , Every other Saturday eve.nin g . IThos. Manzey IF.. C. Pryde 2d and 4th Wednesdays. IGibSOn R. Hombs Horace D. B. Cutler Saturday on or before full moon. W. G. Shaffer /J. M. Miller IFriday on or before full 1110011. IFred. M. B.uck .. Joel cook : 2d and 4th Mondays. G. W. Colhns iH. C. s.tevens Thll.rSda y on or before full moon. IPerry W. 90y F. CampbelL ~aturday on or b~fore full moon. Eo B. Wnght J. M. Robertson 1Saturday on or after full moon. W. L. Moulder N. V. l\Ioulder ISaturday on or after full moon. E. D. Carpenter S. W. Haynes j2d and 4th Saturdays. E. A. Morris IJohn P. Edwards Saturday on or before full moon. Louis F. Curts J. D. Reba Saturday on or before fnll moon. James S. Corder S. 1\'1. Reynolds Saturday on or before full moon. Edwin Thatcher Prc~ton T. Aker 1st and 3d Saturdays. . ,I. O. Dameron W. R. Brooks Friday before full moon. 'D: B. Hill W. E. D.ic~ey Friday on or bef. f. m. <'t 2d Frl. aft. RIchard B. Burns A. F. WIlhams 2d and 4th Thursdays. O. F. Wilson A. F. StilL 1st and 3d Saturdays. . Wm. E. Hoke H. C!1ffall · · 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 1

448 l Schell City 449 Bois D' Arc 450lBeltOn 451 Raymore

Schell City Bois D'Arc Belton Raymore

1<. Rogers Petpr Blackwell F. Blair W. A. Simeral.

454 CecIl.. 455jBarnesvillc 456 Wallace

Cottonwood Pt ""lpennsc..t Ellington Reynolds Bunceton Cooper

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IB. Robison

I.J. O. Redfearn

D. C fdoL Lee Glandon

Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday

on or before full moon. before full moon. on or before.,fUll moon. on or before full moon.

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IJ. M. Brasher J. B. RusselL C. W. Culley

Thursday on or before full moon. Sa~urday on or before full moon. Fnday on or before full moon.

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IJames B. wells W. I-l. Watson F. W. Castholm Edward F. Holle Uhas. G. Shrpard 1 E. S. P. Wilfley \George ,Z~llers C. A. Graham A. J. Roof : M. Lauderdale W. B. Plltterson O. T. Hubb~ll R. B. Lynch lcnrtis Wray Chas. H. Arcularius E. L. Crowson ? Theron Ives A. H. Wilson R. Crowther Ed. Evers J. C. Sayers 路N. H. Buck Robert Pearson Ed. A. Gowdy Richard ~. Tuttle J. F. CaslIn W. P. Green G. E. Jurdin J. M. CantwelL J. C. Ridings S. Herndon S. Coen O. L. Pulse S. G. PopplewelL R. L. Alford H. Bezold IJ. P. DRV.iS D. W. Bagby J. D. White J. R. Reed

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W. W. Moore W'. H. Reed J. F. Brown S. W. Hilt )W. E. Fe路aster

4th Saturday. \Emil F. Kebel... A. G. M~r~is ,...... Thursoa.y on or before full moon. F. A. Wllhams 路IThursday 011 or before full moon. IR. N. Gray 2d and 4th Wednesdays. ,Hina C. ~ChUlt.. llst Tue~day. G~o. S. '~'rirr! ble Saturday on or before f~ll moon. \\' ..J. HIghfill Saturday on or bel~rc lull moon. B. R. Bams 11st and 3d Sll.turda)s. IA. F. Hall. 1st and 3d Saturdays. I'F. A. Mccormick ISaturclay on or before full moon. M. H. Cochran Thursda y on or before full moon .. H. W. Curry Sat. on or bef. f. m. and :l wks. aft. IG. W. Turncr ,Saturday before full moon. J. E. Reese 2d and 4th Saturdays. S. A. :Minard Thurs. on or ber. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Ed. w.. Grecn ISaturda y on or before full mooll. jW. C. Logan 1st Saturday. J. L. Hocker l':.!d and 4th Saturdays. James Phillips 2cl.nnd 4th Tuesdays. G. H. Hereford Fnday on or before full moon. W. H. F. Potter.. Thul'sday on or before full moon. E. L. Durfee ISaturday on or before full moon. D. E. Small~y 12d and 4th Mondays. F. H. Uloud 2d Friday. II,e~ter ~. Pancost l;st and 3d Th.u~sday~. . H. 1.. RIChArdson ISat. on or bet. t. m .. &.2 wks. after. A. L. Carter ~d lind 4th Tue~days. Hugo S. Jacobi 2d and 4th lVIondays. F. B. lIey Saturday on or before full moon. J. W. StigalL :4th Saturday. W. H. Fenwick ITuesday on or befor,?, moo,n. 1. L. Wade Sat. 0n or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. alter. John Newcomer Saturday on or nearest full moon. .jJohn W. Stuermer Saturday on or be.fore full moon. H. Thole Saturday on or before. full moon. J. P. Brashear Saturday on or before full moon. J. D. Goodwin Sa~. on or bef. f. m. and ~ wks. after. Wm. T. LaRue FrI. on or ber. f. m. an~ 2 wks. after. ,C. O. Williams /Saturday on or before full moon. Robert T. Gilliland Saturday on or before full moon. .. . J. R. Gaines Saturday after full moon. . ISaturday on or after full moon. F . W. Patton F. A. McClll.ry 11st and 3d Thursdays. John S. Pryor 1st and 3d Saturdays. "H. B. Ruth Saturday before full moon.

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TOWN AND P ..0., ADDRESS.

5031Prame Home 504 Platte City 505 Avalon 506 Lathrop 507 Clearmont 508 Saxton 509 Van Buren 510 Biswell 511 Skidmore

PraIrie Home Platte City Avalon Lathrop Clearmont Saxton 'Van Buren Browning Skidmore

516 Milford 517 Seligman 518 oriental 519 Crane 520Clifton Heights 521 ILOCkWOOd 522 Gllte City 523 Kidder 52'1 Spiekardsville 525 1Cunningham

INIilford · Seligman !BlaCkburn Crane St. Louis : ILOCkWOOd Kansas City Kidder \SPiCkard suffiner

COUNTY. Cooper Platte Livingston Clinton Kodaway Buchanan Carter Linn Nodaway

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B. F: D. Carl.os , LewIs R. C.hmn Samuel Millay jA. L. Henderson F. D. Stu,rtevant.. S. P. SmIth Ralph Armcntrout.. H. E. Epperson .'J. M. Hutt

J. M. Hall J. h Carm~ck R. E. Chaffin 1. J. Meade Calvin Burch W. D. Pyne W. W. Coleman J. H. BiSWell.. E. D. French

Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays: 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before fun moon. Saturday on or after full moon. IISt Saturday. 2d and 4th Fridays.

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52~IW.ayne

52/ HIgbee 528IConWllY 529 Niangua 530 Ritchey 531lLane's Prairie 532 Dexter 533 1Comfort 534 Columbia 535 Blackwell. 536 Inl-{omar 537 Bethel.. 538 Stella 539 Dawn 540 Winigan

IBarton Barry lsfiline · Stone St. Louis City Dade tJaekSOn Caldwell Grundy IChll.riton ,Pi~dmont Wayne Higbee Randolph Conway Laclede Niangua IWebster Ritehey INewton Vichy Maries Dexter Stoddard Rocky Comfort... McDonald Pacific lFranklin Blackwell. St. Francois Willow Springs Howell IBethel.. Shelby Stella McDonald Ludlow Livingston Winigan Sullivan

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IJ. B. Lee A. R. Roller T. B. Tr~nt J. L. Wnght.. T. J. Burridge

Wm. Stark Frank Shaw John B. Keith Geo. W. Thompson E. P. Buhrman :. S. Lrs,ley 1. N. Beekner IJ. R. Davis S. H. Ritchey Geo. Lindner B. F. Metz I. R. Sheney G. H. Gross Francis Long J. L. Abernathy Henry H. BonnelL James Cllrter ,J. G. Robertson S. Thrasher

I!'t Saturday. ~ l'huri>. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. <."::> ;:'l Tuesday on or before full moon. ~ Saturday on or before full moon. ~. 2d and 4th Saturdays. ; .. 20 and 4th Saturdays. ITuesday on or before full moon. '''Ilst and 3d Wednesdays. 2d finn 4th Wednesdays. Saturday after full moon. Wednesday on or before full moon. ISaturday before full moon. Saturday before full moon. Monday on or b.efore full moon. Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. • Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 3d Friday. Fri. on or b. f. m. & Sat. 2 wks. aft. r I Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. (':> ~ Saturday on or before full moon.

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541 Franklin ·· .. 542 !<'erguson 5-13 ~fanstield 544 ~Iexico 545 Zalma 546 Prairie Hill. 54i South Gate 548 Clinton : 549 ICarl JunctlOn 550lRose Hill 551 Pendleton 552 Calhoun 553 Clarksburg ~54 Foster ; ;;>55I S11I!?-I!lervllle 556 Prame 557 Blairstown 558 Moscow 559 Clarksdale 560 Nelson 561 CowgilL ~62 Deepwater <>63 York 564 Jamesport

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IFranklin ·.. H. Sands IH . Z. Fowler · St. Louis M. S. Dunham C. G. Davis Manstield Wright F. B. Fuson S. J. Hoover Mexico Audrain F. R.Jesse John W. HowelL Zalma Bollinger IJ. D. Glasener Jos. H. GranL Prairie Hill :.. Chariton W. H. Fawks I·S. D. Brockmun Kansas City IJackson J. T. Selglar..... .. Leon Thalman Clinton : Henry F. S. Callaway C. H. Tiets~rt Carl JUllctlOn Jasper A. Benson Clark J. S. Kochtltzky St. Louis St. Louis City : Wm. P. Stewart Howard Watson Doe Run , St. Francois H. C. Brennecke IAustin Downs Calhoun Henry J. H. George A. A. Gray Clarksburg Moniteau J. O. W. Moles , G. L. Fowler Foster ~ates J., ~I. Power IJno. J. F~nton S~mmerv~lle IIex3;S W. A. Helton : J. W. Latl~er : GIlman CIty Harnson B. R. Harmon (actmg) J. C. Bro\\n· Blairstown Henry W. R. Phipps ,D. E. Shepperd , Moscow Mills Lincoln Chas. Davis Chas. W. Meyer Clarksdale IDeKalb I:W. S. Hamilton Asa A. :\forton Nelson Saline H. L. Richardson J. M. McClelland COWgill /Caldwell /J. C. Wright : Sid. F.Thomson Deepwat~r He.nr y ; Kansas CIty Jackson Harry L. White ' H. E. ColvlIl : Jamesport Daviess .T. E. McBrayer A. McClure

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REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. FIRST DISTRICT.

Cal1J,lJbell Wells, Grand Maste,.:

LANCASTER, Mo., October 14, 1901.

DEAR SIR AND BROTnER-In making my annual report I may say that I have visited Quite a number of the Lodges of the First District in the last year, assisted in conferring degrees, and have found the Lodges generally in a prosperous condition .. The increase in membership and the general high character of those seeking to unite themselves with the Fraternity has been most gratifying. The work is well done. Peace and harmony prevail. . The storm of indignant protests that was called forth from Masonic bodies by"the assassination of President McKinley has given renewed emphasis to the fact that Masonry is one of the bulwarks of good government; that Masons are true to their government, loyal to law and order, and the sworn enemies of forms of violence and anarchy. We,are for the law and against the outlaw. li'raternally yours, EDWARD HIGBEE, D. G: M, First District.

SECOND DISTRICT.

LA. BEI,LE, Mo., Oct. 10, 1901. Campbell Wells, Grand Muster: DEAR SIR A.ND BROTHER-I herewith submit my report as D. G. M. for the Second Masonic DisI trict for the current Masonic ycar: So far as I have been able to ascertain, peace and harmony have prevailed and Masonry has been fairly prosperous. Some Lodges have been doing good work, while a few complain of non-attendance. I have held three Lodges of Instruction, one each at Novelty, Lewistown and Brashear, all of which were fairly attended. I am confident all were benefited who attended. I am glad to note that each ~'ear shows some improvement over the previous one in the general work in the various Lodges. 'rhanking you for the confidence reposed in me, I remain, Fraternally your!:., A. FISHER, D. G. M. Second District.

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'rllIRD DISTRICT.

OWASCO,

Mo., SeptembeL' 25, 1901.

CampbeU Wells, Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-

In obedience to the law of the Grand Lodge, I submit my report for the past Masonic year. Dui:ing the year I have visited Putnam, No. 190 ; Arcana, No. 389; Humphreys, No. 32; Pollock, No. 349, and Hartford, 1\0. 171. This year has been the most unfortunate to get out an attendance I ever experienced. Last November it was rain, snow and mud all the time I was out. '!'hi:; September the extreme dl'outh and the farmer members rustling around to procure feed and water for their stock kept away a large per cent of attendâ&#x20AC;˘

~nce.

The Lodges are all in good halls and doing considerable work-more, I think, than last year. While there is some little backwardness with some of them, most of them are striving to get to the front, which is an ambition to be admired. . We had a three days' District meeting at Unionville April 15, 16 and 17. R. W. Bro. McDowell had charge of the work, but had to leave on the third day to make an appointment at another place. I continued the remain del' of the time. '.fhe meeting was confined ma~nly to the town and along the railroad, as the country roads were almost impassable. One feature of the meeting not to be forgotten was a nice banquet set by the wives and daughters of the Masons of Unionville, which was by no means slighted by the members. . Thanking you for your past kindness, and hoping I shall be able to meet you at Grand Lodge, I remain, Fraternally yours, J. J. DILLINGER, D. G. M. Thi"d District.

FOURTH DISTRICT.

TRENTON, 1\10.,

October 9, 1901.

Campbell Wells, Gramd Master: DEAR SIR AND BnOTll},U-

In submitting my report as Deputy Grand Master of the Fourth District, I can only say that there has been very little done by me in an official capacity during the past year. Only one matter was submitted for my decision, involving the necessary proceedings against a Brother belonging to one of the Lodges in my jurisdiction, and in that I recommended char~es for gross un masonic conduct and expulsion, whleh recommendation was carried out by the Lodge. Peace and hal'mony seems toÂˇ prevsJI throughout the District, and all the Lodges doing some work. My own Lodge; Trenton,

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No. 111, has been doing su\)stantial work all during the year, holding theil' regular meetings twice a month, besides man,Y special meetings. I visited Galt Lodge, and assisted them in the work, and also held an informal Lodge of Instruction. Thanking you for the honor of appointing me D. G.' l\:1. for this District, I am, Fraternally yours, ED M. ALLEN, D. G. M. Fourth DistriGt.

FIFTH DISTRICT.

ALBANY) Mo.) Septem\)er 23, 1901. Campbell Wells, Grand Ma-ster: DEAR SIR ,AND RROTHER-

I respectfully submit ~he following report as District Deputy for Fifth District: During the present Masonic year I have visited, instructed and assisted in conferring degrees in each of the following Lodges: .Jonat.han, No. 321 : _ Gentryville, No. 125; Athens, No. 127; Lorraine, No. 128; Grant City, Ko 66; Prairie, No. 556, and Jaco\)y, U. D. I also went to Hatfield to Visit. the Lodge there, but for some cause they had no meeting. I attended a School of Instruction' for District Lecturers, held at ~loÂ berly, by R. W. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecttll'cr, on the 15th, 16th and 17th of November, and was much benefited thereby. December 21, 1900, I received copy of charges against the 'Vorshipful Master of a Lodge in this District, with a request from YOIl to investigate, which I did, and from the, best information I could get, the charges were not sustained. â&#x20AC;˘J onathan Lodge, No. 321, desired permission to move into another Hal!. I examined and approved. same, and asked for dispensation, which I received DeceJ!lber 23, 1000, and proceeded to remove said Lodge into new Hall, and dedicated same in due and ancient form. In compliance with YOul' order, I visited Prairie Lodge, No. 556, 30'1 examined the new Hall into which they proposed to move, and found it satisfactory in every particular, and reported same to yon, and in due time received dispensation to remove Lodge into new 1Iall and dedicate the same, which I did March 19, 1901. April 13, 1901, I instituted Jacoby Lodge at Darlington, and set it to work under dispensation, with James A. :Marsb, "'. M. ; Henry E. 'Valker, Sr. W., and Lilburn P. James, Jr. W. By requel:\t of Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, I assisted him in a Lodge of Instruction at Ridgeway, Mo., May 13, 14 and If>. The attendance was not very good. Agl'eeallie to your order, I visited Jonathan Lodge, No. 321, for the purpose of investigat.ing certain charges and irregularities, the rc'suit of whicb I reported to ;you August 15. Thanking- you for the high honor conferred \)y appointing me' one of ~'our Deput.ies, I am, truly'and Fratemally YOUl'S, .JOHN W. BARKLEY, D, G. M. Fifth District.

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SIXTH DJSTnICT. MARYVILLE,

Mo., September 14, 1901.

Campbell Wells, Gmn(l Masfc1':

DEAn Sm AND BnOTU}]!lI herewith submit my report for the past year: Shortly after the <'losing of the Grand Lodge, in company with several of the Brethren I went to Graham and set Graham Lodge, No. 189, at work under charter. dedicated their haIl and held an election of路 olficer'; whom I instaIled. This Lodge has had a very prosperous year and will show a substantial gain. I have visited nearly all. the Lodges in my jul'isdiction and with one or two exceptions all are" in. good condition. I held a District Lodge of Instruction at Maryville during the winter mcmths, which was productive of much good. The State Lodge of Instruction' held here in the early winter resulted in much benefit to the LodgeR in this路 Dh;trict and did much good to all Lodges which sent representatives. The Brethren of Guilford Lodge. No. 474, are engaged in building a new hall, which will give them a muc:h needed home. They hope to have it completed this fall, In January I held a IJodge of Instruction at Ravenwood, which, whilo not as well attended as should have heen, did much good to that: Lodge. Altogether, the past year has been a prosperous one among the LQdges of this District. Harmony among the members and Lodges prevails, and everything points to the up-building of our order. We are all proud of our Masonic Home and the noble work it is doing. and we are pleased with the action of the laRt Grand Lodge in making it so liberal an appropriation. '.rhanking you for your ldndness and the many courtesies extended, I remain Fraternally yours, .1. K REF.SE, D. G. M. Sixth Diskict.

EIGHTH

DISTRICT.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.,

Septe~ber

28, 1901.

Campbell Wells, Gl'aJul Master: Dl-JAR SIR AND BROTHER-

I herewith submIt my report as Deputy Grand Master, and am pleased to state that peace and harmony prevails III this District and that there has been no troubl.~ or disputes to settle in the past year, and, although the increase in membership in some of the Lodges is rather light, yet, taken as a whole, the Eighth District has done remarkably well and the Distric:t Is in a prosperous and healthy condition and the Lodges are without exception in good shape financially. Fraternally lours, JNO, BRODER, D. G. M. Eighth Dist1"ict.

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NIN'I'H DIS'I'nICT.

CLAUKSDALE, Mo., Scptember 30, 1901. Campbell Wells, Grand M(l.ster: DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-I hereby stJbmit my report as Deputy Grand Master of the Ninth Dis-

trict. I have visited most of the Lodges in my District during the year and find the Lodges in a flourishing conditL:m and peacc and harmony prevails. ' I opened Schools of Instruction at Jameson. Gallatin, Lock Springs, Clarksdale and conducted the schools myself, as I hold the position of District Lecturer, and in company with R. W. Bro: Allan McDowcll opened Schools of Instruction at Union Star and Pattonsburg. All the Schools were fairly well attended and much interest manifest.ed in the work. I have had a good many calls from thc ,various Lodges to come and assist in work and have always accepted those calls with pleasure. I find the Records in all the Lodges well kept. Also the Lodge rooms and furniture were well cared for. 'l'he Lodges have made a steady increase in membership. I am very much pleased at the progress made in the various Lodges of the District dliring the year and have many reasons to believe that the coming year will be better. In conclusion I desirc to thank the Brethren with whom I have labored, for their kindness which has helped to make my duties so pleasant and to you, Most Worshipful Brother, I extend most' hearty thanks for your promyt and kindly advice and the honor you have conferred by appointing me your District Deputy. Fraternally yours, ELMER MANN, D. G. M. Ninth District.

TENTH

DISTRICT.

LATHROP, Mo., October 10, 1901. CarulJoell Wells, Gra,ndllfaster:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-From all reports I can gather, my District is in a flourishing condition--no jars whatever to mar the peace or good fellowship that prevails among the Bret.hl路cn. I have visited only two Lodges in an official capacity. 'There have been no questions of law referred' to me, ~o I consider my District in a thorough, first-class condition as regards zeal, law and order. Thanking you for the honor conferred, I am, Fraternally yours, Z. T. MARTL~, D. G. M. Tenth Di8trict.

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ELEVENTH DIS'rRICT. CHILLICOTHE, Mo., October 5, 1901. Oampb'ell Wells, Gmnd Master: DEAR ~IR AND BnOTHBR--

I herewith submit my report as District Deputy of the Eleventh District: I have installed the officers of several of the Lodges in the District and made other visits as occasion seemed to warrant. There has been two Lodges of Instruction held and two Halls dedicated. I have assisted in conferring the Degrees on several occasions. The general condition of the Craft in the District is good. Nothing has transpired to disturb. its peace and harmony and the growth has been not large, but a healthy one. . Fraternally yours. REUBiDN BARNEY1 D. G. M. Eleventh District.

TWELFTH DISTRICT.

Campbell Wells, G1~ancl Muster:

LACUWl'J, Mo., September 30, 1901.

DEAlt Sm AND BROTHER-I herewith submit 'my annual report as Deputy Grand Master for the Twelfth Masonic District: During the I year 1 have visited all the Lodges in my District and am plEased to report that I' found their records well kept and the Lodges in a flourishing condition, peace and harmony prevailing among the Brethren. A very jnteresting State Lodge of Instruction was held at Linneus on Sept. 16, 17 and 18, presided over by Grand Master Wells, the work being in charge of Grand Lecturel' McDowell. There was a very good attendance and progress made in the work, much interest being manifested. All indications point to next year being a prosperous one for Masonry in my District., Fraternally yours, C. C. BIGGER, D. G. M. '.L路wclfth District.

TnmTEENTH DISTRICT.

LA PLATA, Mo., October 1, 1901. Canqlbell

~Vells,

Gi'and Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

In SUbmitting my annual report I beg you to accept the following brief statement: Last year I made an itemized statement showmg the condition of the Lodges in full. This I do not deem necessary at this time, as all the

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Lodges in this District (except Gavel Lodge, No. 402, whicb bas surrendered its charter, a report of whidl I made at the time) are working smoothiJ', with peace find harmony prevailing, and deeply interested. All Worshipful Masters with whom I have conversed, seem to understand and enforce the Masonic law. I have visited several Lodges, assisted in confelTing the degrees and instructed the Brethren in the work. 'l'hanking you for favors and honors, also for your prompt corrcspondence, I am, Fraternally yours, S. R. WOOD, D. G. !J:l. '1'hi,·teenth District.

FOURTEr~N'l'H

NJ~w

DISTRICT.

LONDON, Mo., September 16, 1901.

Cfl1n1)ueH WeLls, G"anu Master: DEAR SIR AND BROTHERI hereby submit the following as my report for the pa~t year. Although I have not visited all the Lodges in this District during the past year, yet I have managed to keep myself fairly well informed as to the pro~ress made by each, and barring the fact that the officers of some of the Lodges are not fully discharging thcir duties in the matter of collecting the annual dues from the members of the Lodge, and the further fact that some of the Lodgcs seem to think that :members, and not pC1'sonnel, constitutes the truly successful Lodge, I can say that the state of l\:{asoDl'y in my jurisdiction is, on the wbole, in a healthy condition, and discord and (:onfusion havc not int.errupt.ed or disturbed the peace and good fellowship of the Brethren. . I visited, officially, Paynesville Lodge, :Ko. 499, on the 8th day of Decem· bel', 1900. '1'bis Lodge is numerically weak, but the members are zeal~u's and hopeful. I was received very kindly by the Bl'ctbl·en. .January 10, 11 arid 12, 1901, I held a Lodge of Jnstruction in the Hall of Ralls Lodge, No. 33, at Centre. The weather was somewhat inclement, and the Lodge was not well attended numerically. Those who did attend were well pleased as weP as benefited. February 13th and 14th I conducted a Lodge of Insti:uction in the Hall of Palm~'ra Lodge, No. 18, at Palmyra; on the evening of the 14th conferrea the third degree on one I~'elJow Craft. No. 18 is in good condition. Business of the Lodge is conducted on business lines. February 19th, 20th and 21 st I held a Lodge of Instruction in the Hall of Pike Lodge, Ko. 399, at CUlTyville, Mo. '1'he attendance was fail', and commendable interest and zeal manifested. Those in attendance were mucb benefited and encouraged. March 6th I visited Hannibal Lodge, No. 188, and gave instruction to the officers of that Lodge in the i'itualistic work. It was a vcry pleasant and profitable meeting. Hannibal Lodge, No. 188, and St.•Tohn's, No. 28, are both doing good work, and are prosperous. April 8th and 9th I presided over a School of Instruction in the Hall of Cyrene Lodge, No. 14, at CYl'ene, Pike County. H. W. Bro. Allan McDowell

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was present, and had charge of the ritualistic work. We had a good meeting. There were representatives present from Phoenix Lodge, No. 136; Pike, No. 399, and from Louisville Lodge, in Lincoln County. June 29th I visited Lick Creek Lodge, No. 302, gave Instruction and raised one Fellow Craft to the sublime degree of Master Mason. This is a live Lodge, and it is always pleasant to visit it. August 12th I visited }<'rankford Lodge, No. 192, and conferred the Third Degree on one Fellow Craft. The degree team from New London Lodge, :1\0. 307, was present, and we all had a big time. September 14th I accompanied the New London Lodge degree team to Centre, on a fraternal visit to Ralls Lodge, No. 33, when the Third Deg"ree was conferred on two Fellow Crafts. We had a very good meeting, and e,-erything was done up in excellent style. From the Lodges which pressure of business has prevented me from visiting I have received very encouraging reports. I have answered many questions submitted to me by officers and members of the Lodges in my jurisdiction during the past year. In most of such cases I have simply referred them to the law bearing on the case. I have been cordially welcomed by the Brethren wherever I have visited, and I desire to thank them for assisting in maKing the duties of my office so pleasant and agreeable. Congratulating you, Most Worshipful Brother, on your successful administration, and thanking for the courtesies you have sbown me personally, I am, very truly and Fraternally yours, GEO. Eo :MAYHALL, D. G. lIf. Fourteenth Distd.ct.

FIFTF.EXTH DISTRICT.

PARIS,

Mo., October 9, 1901.

CampilCU Wells, Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BUOTJ-IER-

I herewith submit my report of the Fifteenth District for the past Masonic :real路. \Yhile I have not been able to visit tbe Lodges as I would like to have, still I feel that I have kept fairly well posted in regard to their workings. ~lost of the Lodges have done work during the past year. Some of the Lodges are very weak and hardly able to hold together, still I am insisting on their bolding, if possible, that they may build up later on. YOul路 visit to our District with Grand Lecturer McDowell was of great value to those who attended, and I am very sorry that all the Lodges could not be i路epresented. All that did attend express themselves as baving been greatly benefited. I can say further that peace and harmony prevails throughout the Distl"ict. Ail of which is Fraternally submitted, A. T.路 VAuGHN, D. G. M. Fifteenth District.

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SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. KEYTESVILLE, Mo., September 17, 1901. Campbell Well8, Grond Master:

DEAR Sm AND BROTHEHI herewith submit my report as District Deputy Grand Master for the Sixteenth District. 'rhere has been but one Lodge of Instruction held in this District dul'ing the present year, being that held with Cunningham Lodge, No. 525, on Friday and Saturday, September 13 and 14, 1901, conducted by R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell. Brethren from Triplett Lodge, No. 122; Dagan Lodge, No. 394, and Warren Lodge, No. 74, were present at this meeting, and from the amount of interest manifested I think much good will result. While I have not visited all of the Lodges in the District during this year, yet I have seen members from all of them, and from the reports thus obtained I find that the year has been one of forward movement. Dagan Lodge, No. 394, which has lain dormant for a long time past, has awakened from its lethargy, settled its inharmonies, and is springing with new life. But few questions of Masonic jurisprudence have arisen, and in every instance I have found an answer in the proceedings of the Grand Lodge.. While the work is not as well understood here as in some of the other Districts, yet I am persuaded that we all understand and appreciate the principles upon wbich the institution is founded. Fraternally yours, ED 'r. MIIJLER, D. G. lIf. SirJJteenth Distriot.

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. CAHHOLLTON, Mo., October 1, 1901. Campbell Wells, Grand Master:

DEAR Sm AND BROTHFJRIt is with pleasure that I submit my report as District Deputy for the

Seventeenth Masonic District of Missouri. While I have nQt visited in person all of the Lodges in this District, yet from corre~pondence and baving met members from all the Lodges in the District, I am prepared to say that a feeling of universal barmony and concord prevails among the Craft throughout the entire District. No discord, strife or jealousies exist among the Brethren anywhere in this Dis-. trict. Nearly all of the Lodges have had 'a prosperous year in the way of work and the members of the several L.)dges are disposed to pride tbemselves tbat these accessions as new members are of a class of men who stand well and wbo will lend dignity and bonor to the Fraternity. 'l'bere is a manifest desire among the Bretbren, especially among tbe young members, to become proficient in the work. To tbis commendable ambition I have given a)l possible encouragement. . In tbe montb of September a District Lodge of Instruction was held at; Ricbmond by R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer. Tbis Lodg~ was well attended and in all respects a success. The Brethren of tbe

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Richmond Lodge, No. Gi, are splendid entertainers and made our visit to their city pleasant, agreeable and long to be remembered. Fraternally yours, S. J . .TONES, D. G. U. Seventeenth District.

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT.

Fraternally yours, B. P. FINLl~Y, D. G. M. Eighteenth District.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT.

PLATTE

CITY, Mo., September 26. 1901.

Oampbell Wells, Grand 1Jfaster: DEAR SIR AND BROTHER--

I herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the Nineteenth District: My duties this year have been practically nothing, inasmuch as you reside in this DIstrict and naturally have attended to most of the work which ordInarily I would have been called upon to perform. As you know, the Lodges in the District are moving along prosperously, peace and harmony prevailing. I congratulate you upon your successful administration, and thank you for' the honor which you conferred upon me. Fraternally yours, A. J. COLMAN, D. G. AI. Nineteenth District.

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TWENTIETH DISTHICT.

KAnSAS CI'l'Y, Mo., September 1, 1901. Caml}oeH

1YcU.~,

G1"a1111 Moster:

DF-AIl. 8m

AND BROTJUm-

Witll two wide-awake and e~ergetic Grano, Lodge Officers residing in Kansas City, the duties of your District Deputy at this point were naturally vel'Y light. During the summer months I directed the removal of the following . named Lodges into new and commodious ..quarters: Blue Springs Looge, No. 337; Heroine Lodge, No. 104; Soutb liate Lodge. No. 547, and Gate City I..Jodge, No. 522.The new Masonic Hall, at the northwest corner of Fourteenth street ilnd _Grand avenue, Kansas City, Mo., into which the last three named LodgeB moved, was formally dedicated .July 4, 1901. June 22, 1901, Ivanhoe Lodge was dul~' instituted and set to work under dispensation. Heartily thanking you for the many courtesies extended to me during the past year, and congratulating you upon your very successful administration or the affairs of the Grand Lodge, I have the honor to remain, Fraternally yours, V. F. BOOR. D. G. M. 'l'wenUeth District.

TWBnTl'-FIRST DISTInCT.

ODESSA, Mo.,. September 11, 190)" CanilJuell Wells. Grand Ma,ster: DEAH SIll

AND BROTIum-

I herewith send you my report as D. D. G. M. October 13th I was called to Higginsville to inspect a new Hall, which was approved by me, and on November 26th the Hall was dedicated. I have visited Higginsville Lodge, No. 364, officially, several times this' -year; first, to investigate charges preferred against the W. M., and, again. charges against the Lodge for making Masons clandestinely. It is with sincere regrets I have to report such charges, but in both cases, in my opinion, no cause for s~h charges. All the papers are in the hands of the Grand Master. Fraternally yours, C. L. FROST, D. G. M. Twenty-Fint Dist1路ict.

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'l'WE,,'l'Y-SECOND DISTInCT.

NELSOX, Mo., September 18, 1901. Carnp"l"lell Wells, Granrl lJfa.ster:

DEAR SIR AND BnOTHERI herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand 路Master for the TwentySecond Masonic District. On January 14th, assisted by R. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs and other Brethren, I started Malta Lodge, under dispensation, at Malta Bend. I have visited this Lodge several times. The members have the wOI'k well, and are very enthusiastic in the cause of Masonry. I have given instruction and assisted in conferring degrees in the following Lodges: rrrilumina, No. 205: Cambrid~e, ~o. 63; Arrow Rock, No. 55; Nelson, No. 560, and Malta, TJ. D. The State Lodge of Instruction, held at Marshall, February 7th, 8th arid 9th, has been a great help to us, and to it we attribute much of our Masonic prosperity. Hoping that my work meets with your approval, and thanking you for the honor you have confelTed upQn me, I am, Fraternally YOUI'S" LEWIS RICHARDSON, D. G. M. Twenty-Second Distri.ct.

TWEXTY-THIHD DISTHIC'L

VERSAILI,ES, Mo., October 5, 1901. CarnlJbell Wells, GTond M a.~ter:

DEAR Sm AND BROTHERI herewith submit my report for the cUlTent Masonic year as D. G. for the Twenty-'l'hird Masonic District.

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At tbe last communication of the Grand Lodge a char'ter was gmnted to tbe Glensted Lodge, No. 250, Glensted, Mo. On the 10th of November, in my official capacity, I opened a specific Grand Lodge in the Hall of said Lodge, dedicated the Hall and consecr'ated the Lodge. On May 6, 1901, the said Lodge having secured a new Hall, and having obtained your permission for removal, I inspected and dedicated said new Hall. I have visited this Lodge on several occasions and assisted its officers in conferring degrees. Tbe members of tbis Lodge are active and enthusiastic and doing good work. I bave held no Lodge of Instruction in my District during this year, but Right Worshipful Brother Allan l\'1cDowell beld a Lodge of Instruction in my District at Fayette Lodge, No. 47, Fayette, Mo., on tbe 11th and 12th days of September, at wbich I was present, and of whicb he will make ample report.

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I have responded to the demands of Lodges and individual Brethren in my District, whenever called upon, to the best of my ability. Fraternaily yours, A. L. ROSS, D. G. M. 'l'wenty-'1'hird District.

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT.

MEXICO, Mo., September 4, 1901. OantlJbell Wells, Grana Master:

DF.AR

SIR AND BROTII},lR-

I have been unable to secure the necessary data for a tabulated report from my District, owing, in part, to my absence from home. One Lodge (Concord) has surrendered its charter. In the l'emaining twelve Lodges an unusual degree of activity in Masonic wot'k is manifest. Old and crude methods of "work" are fast disappearing, and a s.ound, healthy condition in the matter of finances is shown by most all the Lodges, I am in close toucn with the Masonic intet'ests of the District, and can safely affirm that the institution is on a better footing than at. any time since I have known it.. Fraternally yours, A, S. HOUS'l'ON, D. G. M. Twenty-Fifth Distl"ict.

TWENT1'-srXTH DISTRICT.

NEW FI,ORENCE, Mo., September 14, 1901. Campbell Wells, Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BRO路.rHER-

I am glad that my report as District Deputy G. M, for District No. 26 will only require a few words. The usual annual feast and observance of St. John's Day, June 24, was held in Maplewood Park, New Florence, without rain, for heretofore we have had the usual ducking. Basket dinner, The Knights Templar from Mexico made us their usual visit, taking part in the procession and assisting in the grand stand, R. W. Bro. W. F. Kuhn, Grand Junior Warden, was present and delivered the oration of the day, to the great delight and profit of the Craft and of instruction to the large audience of visitors gathet'ed in it'om among our best c?unty people.

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At this feast and celebration we continue to present but two maln features. First, to enthuse, encourage and make happy our present membership; second, to interest, educate and influence the best young men of our county to seek admission to our Lodge~. No Questions of law to submit. Harmony :md peace prevails in the District. Thanking ~'ou for the honor conferred, and with assurances of my highest respect, I am, Fraternally yours, P. P. ELLIS, D. G. M. Twenty-Sixth District.

TWF.~TY-SEVENTH

DISTIUCT.

TROY,

Mo., October 7, 1901.

Campbell Wells, Grand Maste,.: DEAR SIR A!'\D BIlOTHER-

I submit the following report of my work as D. G. M for District No. 27: On Nov. 17th, 1900, I organized Louisville Lodge, U. D., with fifteen members. P. G. Nichols, M.; John B. Smith, S. W.; W. L. Williams, J. W. The Brethren have been quite active and they now have a membership of twenty-five. I hope they will be granted a charter by the Grand Lodge at its approaching Communication. R. W. Bro. McDowell held a Lodge of Instruction with Silex Lodge, No. 75, April 7 and 8, which I attended the first day. This Lodge is doing good work and at its last Communication had work in all of the three degrees. Troy Lodge, No. 34, is always active. It would no more miss a meeting than it would work on improper material. During the year its average attendance was 24 out of a membership of 65. I have held several meetings for Instruction with this Lodge during the year. On the last two days in May,. I held a Lodge of Instruction with New Hope Lodge, No. 199, at msberry, with a good attendance. The Elsberry Brethrcnare enthusiastic l\18.'SOhs and are 'well 'up -IIi'the work. I also held a Lodge of Instruction with New'~all{ni'Lodge, No. 270, at Winfield, on June 6 and 7. Owing to the busy season, the attendance was small, but what was lacked in numbers was made up in earnestness. Tbere are many good Masons in this Lodge. I have visited some of the other Lodges in my district, and while some of them. are less active than others, I can thankfully say that the completest harmony prevails throughout the District. No factions or dissensions; no bickerings or ill-Will, but peace and good fellowship everywhere. Fraternally yours, J. W. POWELL, D. G. 3f. T'lcenty-Seventh District. G. L. Ap.-15.

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COL1!;llRlA, Mo., Octobel' 1, 1901. Camp(lcll Wells, Gmn(l Muster: DEAn

AND BROTIIER-

I beg leave to hand you herewith my annual report as D.路 n. G. M. of the Twenty-Eighth District :'. . My almost constant absence from the District for the past year has rendered it impossible to give any attention to tbeduties of the office. Peace and harmony prevail in the District and the Lodges are in good condition. I have but recently removed to Columbia and hence am compelled to seve':" the pleasant and cordial relations I have sustained to the -Brethren, officially, for so long, but my long acquaintance with them will continue my deep personal interest in their welfare wherever my lot may be cast, and I shall never forget the many kindnesses I have received at the hands of tbe Masons of St. Charles and Warren Counties. I wi sa to thank you for favors shown me. Fratel'llally yours, CHARLES J . WALKER, D. G. !11. 'l'wenty-Eighth District.

TWE:-iTY路NINTH DISTRICT.

SEDALIA, ~ro.,

October 1, 1901.

Campbell Wells., G'nl11cl lJ[!lstcr: DEAR

AND BROTHER-

I hereby submit my annual report as D. G. :M:. of the Twenty路Ninth Masonic District for the past year. 1 finished up my work la.st year, after sending' in my report, by dedicating new hall of Cold Spring Lodge. No. 274, on October 10, assisted by W. Bro. Parmerlee of Granite, No. 2i2. On November 1.5 I opened a Lodge of Instruction in Clear Creek Lodge, No. 411', which continued for t\\O days and one evening, and was well attended by the memuers. On December 27 I installed the officers of Cold Spring Lodg(', No. 274, at a public installation, and there was a general outpouring of Masons' alld路 their friends, a.nd the occasion resulted in much good to that and other Lodges in the vicinity. In January, in accordance with your instructions, 1 inspected lodge room selected by Kingsville Lodge, No. 313, after their last fire 105s, and rejected the same on account of being not suitable for l\1asollic purposes. In February I opelled a Lodge of Illstruction in Cold Spring Lodge, No. 274, which continued for two days and evenings, and was well attended by the officers and members of No. 274, and Lodge of Peace, No. 280. On May 4. in aceordallce with your instructions. 1 sold all of the effects of defunct .Fayetteville Lodge, No. 264, as per report submitted to Grand Secretary.

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On ~fay 2 I opened a School of Instruction in Corinthian Lodge, No. 265. which continued mornings. afternoons and evenings for three days. During the first two days the work of instruction was conducted by R. W. Bro. McDowelL G. L., and we had a good attendance, and tbis school resulted in much good to us all, as Brother .McDowell seemed to be there for work and improved his time. All of the Lodges in this District seem to be in a good, heal~hy eondition, and most of them have done It great deal of work the past year. It is with the profoundest regret that I must announce my intention of se:ering my relatiolls with the Missouri Masonic work, as I expect to remove to Canton, Ohio, at once, and having beeli identified with the Missouri work so long I fear I shu:!l never acquire the same interest in another State. I greatly appreciate the honor you conferred npon me, and trust that :Missouri :Masonry will continue to flourish, and that your administration has been crowned with success. Fraternally Yvurs, W. S. EPPERSON, D. G. M. Twenty-Ninth D!:stl'ict.

THIRTIETH DISTllIC'拢. JEFFERSO",

CITY,

1\1:0.,

SeptembH 20, 1901.

Ca'l1l.puell -Wells, Gr01tlZ Masfe?': DbAR SIR AXD BROTHER-

I tal,e pleasure in reporting that peace and good will prevail throughout the Thirtieth District. Nearly all the Lodges have a steady growth in membership. The work done by most of the Lodges in conferring degrees is reasonably well done and the spirit of true Masonry prevails in most of them. I have unswered all路 calls for Lodges of Instruction and conferrin~ degrees. In fact, I have devoted about all the time I could spare to the work of M:asonry in: this District. Lodges, with two exceptions, perhaps, are as well equipped fOl' their work as their financial condition will peTmit. Thanking ~'ou for the honor of my appointment, and regretting that I could not devote more time in the interest of the Craft, I am, Fraternally yours, JOHN

'.r. SHORT, D. G. M. Thirtieth Distdct.

THIRl'Y-FIR~T' DISTHICT. WASlIINTON)

Mo.) September 28, 1901.

C01ll1Jbell Wells, Grund Master: . DEAlt SIR A)<D BROTIIER-

As Deputy Grand Master of this District, I have attended all demands made Gn me in my official capacity during the year. . On .June 18th, 1901, I dedicated new'hall of evergreen Lodge, No. 27. The cause of }Iasonry in this Distt'ict has not prospered so well as heretofol'e. Fraterrially yours, JOHN ISBELL, D.O.. M. Thirty-First District.

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l'HlRTY-SECOXD DISTRICT.

Hn.LSBORO, Mo" October 3. 1901. CWJl.pll(::U Wells .

G~"an(l

Master:

DgAR 8'm

A:'<D

BnoTIIEn-

With th(~ exception of the incident between Tyro Lodge and St. Louis, in regard to Bro. GodlJy, of which you haye full information, nothing has occurred <luring th~ year to mal' the harmony of the Masons in this DIstrict. Some of the Lodges have had more than the usual amount of wOl'k'; all ha,e taken in new members, and I believe that only worthy men have been accepted. • I bad the plO?asure of being with R, 'V. Bro. McDowell and assisting at a Lodge of Instruction held at De Soto. All the Lodges had had due and timely notices, but they were not all represented, Those present were earnest in learning the work. I feel justified in reporting Freemasonry in the Dist.rict as prosperous Fraternally yours, R. W.

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D. G. J1l. Thirty-Secoml Dist1·lct.

THIRTY-THIRD DlSTlUCT.

Sot.

LOUIS,

Mo" September 26, 1901.

Carn;Jbell Wells, G1'and Mastc'!': DEAR SIR AND BnOTHER-

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Further comment is unnecessary, and in concluding this, my rel)Ort as your Deputy, I offet it as my opinion that the Lodges generall~' are in t\ prosperous and harmonious condition. Thanking you for the honor you have conferred on me, I remain, Fraternally yours, HOWARD WATSON, D. G. ilf. Thi,rtV-Thinl District.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.

ROLLA,

Mo., September 28, 1901.

Ca.miJucU Wells, Grand Mustc'j": DEAR SIR AKD BnOTHElt-

I berewith submit you my report as District Deputy Grand Mastel' fOl' this, the Thirty-li'ourth Masonic District of Missouri. Peace and harmony "have prevailed throughout my District for the past :rear, for which I am thankful. On February 2d and 3d, 1901, I visited Le"j)anon Lodge, No. 77, at Steelville, Mo., and held a two days' Lodge of Instruction for the o'mcers nnd members of Lebanon and surrounding Lodges. The meeting had been well advertised by the 'Vorshipful Master ,and Brethren of Lebanon IJodge, and a large attendance greeted me there and remained throughout the meeting. The evening of each day was devoted to conferring the Third Degree on sevel'al candidates. Representatives from Cuba, Salem and Rolla Lodges were' present. On May 28th and 29th the Grand Lecture'r, Allan l\{cDowell, at my request, called a State Lodge of Instruction for Holla Lodge, No. 213, and surrounding Lodges. A large attendance greeted the Grand Officers, and a very instructive meeting was held. Every Lodge in the District was represented at this meeting, , At the close of the Lodge of Instruction the '.rhird Degree was c~nferred by the Grand Officers, Our one regret was that the Grand Master was unavoidably detained from being with us at this meeting. 1i'or the year just drawing to a close I have endeavored to impart as much information as possible to the officers nnd members of the various Lo(Jges in my District, as well as to some outside of the District, and hope that· my actions in all things will meet with your approval. I "feel, however, that I could have done more. \Vith ldnd regards, and hoping to see you next month at Grand Lodge, I

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BOLTON, Mo., September 24, 1901. Ca'1n]Jucll lFcl1s, Grand Master: DEA.R SIR AND BROTJIEH-

I held a Lodge of Instruction at East Lynne, Mo., at the request of Nonpariel Lodge, No. 372, In March, and enjoyed it very !Quch. '.rhis Is the only intimation I have had that my services would be needed, hence the enjoyment. I have visited several othcr Lodges, but have nothing of Interest to report. Fratel'llally yours, T. T. GAHNJj;TT, D. G. M. 'l'hirty-Ji'ifth District.

'£HIRTY·SIXTH DlSTHICT.

Campbell IFcllli, Grand Maste?': DF.AR SIR AND BnOTlfERI herewith submit my report. On the 10th day of November I took with me Bros. Sprague and Talbott. ConsecratE'd and dedicated the hal! and installcd the officers of Rockville Lodge, No. 341, at Rockville, Mo. On Decembcr 15th I installed the officers of Butler Lodge; No. 254. 1 have not done as'much visiting as I would have liked to have done owing to the death of a brother. I was called to CalifornIa in the latter part of April and did not return until the latter part of .Tuly, but with the exception of the Lodge at Hume, No. 130, the Lodges in this District are in a healthy condition. I would especially commend '.ryrian Lodge, No. 350, on 'the amount of worl, they have done and the material worked on. Wltn the exception above spoken of, all the other Lodges in the District are in a prosperous condition and the outlook good for a. prosperous year to come. Fraternally yours, WM. W. ROSS•.

D. G. M. 'l'hil·ty-Sixth District.

THIHTY-!)EVENTH DISTRICT. CLINTON,

Mo., vct.)beL' H, IflOl.

Campbell TVclls,' Grand 'MaM.cr,'

DEAR SI R ANn BnOTHERHaving been appointed to my officE' in June, my report wiII be brief. I have responded to all calls made upon me by Lodges in the District. I-lave had reports from most all Lodges in the District and find them doing much work. In fact, Masonry is in a healthy condition in the ThirtySeventh District. Fraternally yours, C. I-I. WILLIAMS, D. G. Jrf. Thil'tY-Seventh District,

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TJllltTY-]o:JGHTH DISTnICT.

LEBANON, MOo, September '14, 1901. Call1pbeU Wells, Grand Muste,-: DEAlt

A.ND BIWTHElt-

As District Deputy Grand Master of the Thirty-Eighth District, I have the honor to report: That from the few calls I have received in my official capacity, peace and harmony prevails in this District. It is to be regretted, however, that under present conditions Deputies cannot devote more time to personal visitations. I have made several visits to Conway Lodge, No. 258, and find W. Brother Smith zealous in his work. December 6th, 7th and 8th I attended a State School of Instruction at â&#x20AC;˘ Springfield, and also December 10th, 11th and 12th at St. Louis. April 6th I visited Arlington Lodge, 1\'0. 346, at Dixon. This Lodge is in a prosperous condition, although needing a new Hall. R. W. Brothers VlncH and C. If. Jones b~ing present, the Third Degrce was conferred and work exemplified in the other degrees. May 4th I visited Competition Lodge, No. 432. There is room for improvemcnt bel'e. 'The Bret.hren are anxious and willing, and in time will show a marked improvement. On receipt of notice from n. W. Brothel' McDowell, I called a District Lodge of Instruction to be held at Lebanon June 14th and 15th. A fall' attendance and much interest resulted. June 17th I accompanied Brother McDowell to Buffalo, Mo. A Lodge of Instruction was held here two days and seemed to be well attended and much interest expressed. One can gain much knowledge in a thirty-mile ride with the Grand Lecturer. June' 24th, in company of Bro. J. Farris, I attended a celebration and picnic at Plato, Mo. Bro. Fanis delivered the address, while I had the. honor of publicly installing the officers' of Plato Lodge, No. 469, and 'Texas Lodge, No. 177, who were in attendance for that purpose. I also attended a State Lodge of Instruction, held at Rolla. July 20th, under yom' order, I set Richland Lodge, Uo Do, to work. It is to be hoped that this Lodge will succeed and spread true Masonic light throughout their territory. Linn Creek, Mack's Creek. and WaynesYille Lodges I have not been able to 'visit. From personal conversation with representative members, I judge that they are doing fairly well. , 'The honOl' which you have bestowed on me is appreciated. My regret is that I have not been a\)lc to cany out myduties more fully.

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Fralernally yours, H. '1'. WRIGHT, D. Go lJl. Thi'l'ty,Eighth District.

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BOT,IVAR, Mo., Octobel' 4, 1901. Campbell Wp,lls, Gr'o1ul J.lluster:

DEAR Sm A~[) ,Bl~THEHI submit the following report fOl' the year now closing: I have visited the Lodges of the District as frequently as has been possible, and have declined no urgent invitations. Have replied to all letters from Lodge officei's and Brethren and looked as well to the interests of the craft as circumstances would permit, Early in the year I set at worl~ Fair Play Lodge, No, 44, under the charter granted it by the Grana Lodge at its last Communication. On .Tune 24th I dedicated the new Hall of Pleasant Hope Lodge, No. 467. This Lodge now has a beautiful and substantial home, and the effort made by the Brethren to build it is justified by the result, I called no District Lodge of Instruction during the year, but the Grand Lecturer visited three of our Lodges and devoted two days fo instruction in each of them. I have installed officers, conferred degrees and assisted in the work from time to time, as the Lodges have requested. Sev0ral of the Lodges are having a steady and rapid growth. ' Investigation shows that the new members have been well selected, and that the interests of the craft are well served. Fra':ernally yO:11'S, WILLARD

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D. G. M. Thirty-Ninth District.

FOR1'IETII nrSTRrC'l'. Campbell Wells .. Grand Master:

STOCKTON, :Mo., September . 16, 1901.

DEAR Sm A~D BROTHERI nave thEe' honor to report that harmony prevails throughout the Fortieth District, and no discord has arisen during the yeai'. While my services have not been required officially, other than to attend installation of officers upon invitation, I have visited in person most of the Lodges in my District, and have had (]irect advices' from the remainder. Tbere is not by any means the degree of Masonic energy or enthusiasm that should exist 'among the Lodges in general, aside from those at Greenfield and' Stockton. The great failing in this District is a lack of knowledge of the ,ritualistic work, or an indifference as to the manner in which the same;issperformed. There have been two Lodges of Instruction held in the' District during the year, . at which Worshipful Bro. :McDowell was pres~nt and took charge of the work---":one .at Stockton and one at Filley, Another District meeting was to have been held at Dadeville in connection with a public 'installation of officers, and at this Bro. McDowell was also present, but on account of the excessive heat it was found impracticable to occupy the Lodge room for purposes of instruction, and this feature. bad to be abandoned, A State Lodge of Instruction at Nevada was attended by representatives from three of the Lodges. in the Xorthem pOl'tion of the DIstrict, so sufficient oppor.

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tunity has lleen afforded for all to perfect th2mselve~ in the work. However, with the exception of the Lodge at Greenfield, the work is not done in a creditable manner in this District. The Lodge at FiIle3' met with the misfortune of losing all its effects by fire tbis fall. It is hoped, however, that they will be able to resume .laboL' with the l'ebuildingof tile ball, which will take place at an early date. The Lodges .show a fail' growth in point of membership. 'l'hey should arrange to do the work in a better rituaiistic mannel'. Aside from this I consider all in g'ood condition. Fraternally you 1'8, '1'. N. \VOODIlUFI<" I

D. G. M.

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FOUTY-FIllST ]HSTr:rCT.

Nl"VADA,

Mo~,

September 16, 1901.

CamZJ/)cll -Wells, Grand Master: DEAR Sm AND BROTHER~ I herewith submit my report as D. D. G. M. for the Forty-First District: I attended State Schools of Instruction for District r~ecturers at Kansas City in Novemhcl' and Springfield in Decemher. As ~'ou know, I was present at the thl'ee days' State Lodge of Instruction held in this city in December, the good effects of which are still apparent. Those who attend these State Lodges of Instruction can not bell) but be benefited in many ways, an~ no. the least is that they tend to bl'idge the imaginary chasm between the G rand Officers and the individudl members. December 26, 27 and 2R, ,I held a School of Instruction with Montevallo Lodge, No.â&#x20AC;˘ 490. On the last day public installation of officers was conducted in the town hall. l\1ateriu I assistance was rendered on this occasion by \V. Bro. W. H, Metcalf, of Nevada, and Hev. Bro. Reid, of Sheldon, the latter delivering a splendid address. After the exercises a bountiful repast was, served by the good wives of the members. A large and appreciative audience was pl'csent, notwithstanding the weather, and the roads ,,'ere vcry bad., December 31st, I approved Hall at Liberal. Fehi'uarj' 27th and 28th and Marcil 1st, I held School of Instruction with Herillun Lodgc, No. 187, at Liberal. I found the Lodge very comfortably quartered in their new hall. August 24th, I assist.ed in conferring the degree of Master Mason in Unit.y Lodge, No, 495, at Richards. ' So faJ' as I am informed, the several Lodges in the District arc barmonious and doing about their usnal amount. of work. My relations wit.h the li'raternity !lave been very pleasant, and I desIre to express to you and tInough you t.o the several Grand Officers whom I have met durin~ the 'yeul', my gratitude for the many favors shown. Fraternally yOUI'S, RALPH L .. WARDIN, D. a. Jf. Porty-First District.

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Mo., September 30, 1901.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRIC'l" SPRINGFfI~LD.

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in my District, and find them well up in the work. The Lodges in field have done lots of work this year. Peace and harmony prevails in the Forty-Third District. 1"ratern ally yours, T. G. GOLDSMI'l'IoI,

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PORTY-FOnRTjr DISTRICT. HOUSTOX,

Mo., September 19, 1901.

Cam11bell lVell.'l, Grand Master: DEA R Sm AND BnoTIIImI herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the FortyFourth District for the past year: During the year I have visited several of the Lodges and have in-路 stalled the officers of Barnes Lodge, No. 116, at Cabool, Mo., and als~ the officers, of the :Mountain Grove Lodge, No. 158,- at Mountain Grove.

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BUREN, Mo"

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CfJ1l1/lbcll Wells.; Gmnd Master: DEAR SIR AND RROTHER-

I hereby respectfully submit my report as T)eputy Grand Master for the Forty-Fifth District: As a whole, this District is in a fairly healthful condition, and most of the Lodges have added desirable material during the year. I have visited and held. Schools of instruction with' the following Lodges: Delphian, No. 187 ; Winona, 'No. 430; Van Buren, No. 509, and was represented by Worshipful Bro. George W. Munger in a Lodge of Instruction with Hopewell, No. 239. Barnesville, No. 455, being the only Lodge in the District which I was unahle to meet. At each of these meetings, as your representative, I received most conrteous and kind treatment.路 ..\. few questions on Masonic law have been suhmitted to me for decIsion. My work for this yea.r has been pleasant and I am under obli~a颅 tions to the Masons of the Forty-I<'ifth Dist.rict for their co-operation, and I dCf;ire to thank you for the honor conferred by r.ppointlng me to represen t you ill this District. ' Fraternally yours. T. M., COTTON,

D. G. M. Foi"ty-Fifth District.

FORTY-SIXTH DISTJ:ICT.

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Rux, Mo., September 23, 1901.

Camp/Jell Wells., G,"(/nd Maste1": DEAR SIR ANDBROTHER--

In submitting my report for the current :Masonic year, I wish to say that the Lodges in this District are in fair condition. I have visited a number of Lodges and 'assisted in conferring degrees.

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On April 27, 1901, I instituted Ionic Lodge, U. D" at Desioge, :Mo. Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather' a large number of Brethren were present from the various Lodges throughout the District. This Lodge stal"ts out with a bright prospect and should pr"osper. Peace and harmony preYalls. Fraternally yours, W. J. MARSHALL, D. G. M. Pol'ty-Bixth District.

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FORTY-EIGHTH DISTHICT. CUAULESTON,

:\10.. September 26, 1£lO1.

CampbdlWcUs, Grand Master: DEAH SIR AND I3ROl'HEH-

I have tIle honor to submit tbis, my report, as D. D. G. :M., Forty-Eighth District, for the tel'm ending October 1, 1901. The Lodges in this District are all in .fail' condition. I have visited all but one during the term, and find some illl[)r0Vemellt over last year in cacho 1'11(; membership Is steadily increasing, and the Lodges doing 'good work. I take pleasure in announcing that peace and harmony preTails among the Brethren and everything looks fail' fOl' prosperity in the future. Fraterna lIy ~'Ollrs, .J AS. S. 300:\ E, D. G. 11r. Fort If-EiUhtTl Distrf,ct.

•'" FORTY-NINTH DISTHICT. CARDWEI,L,

Mo., September 14, 1901.

CIJ,mpuelt Wells, G-rnnl], Master: DEAU SIn AND BROTHER--

Having been appointed by you District Deputy Grand Master of tbis Forty-Ninth District, I have the honor to report that during the year I have visited all the Lodges in my District but two, and on tbese visits I have conferred a number of Degrees, conected some irregularities In the records and rulings of the IJodges, and have insisted on the enforcement of the law against l\fasonic offenses, wbich has been done in all instances coming under my observation, with one exception, of wbich I make special report herewith. I find i,the Lodges in a healthy condition, financially and morally, but· on the whol~ not increasing in numbers as I think they should. In fact, . I find three Lodges which are si'tuated in good towns, and arc strong In numbers and finances, with good balls, doing nothing in the way of "work." '.rhe small-pox raged in this District for about half the year, which, as a matter of course, injured our prospects, and especially was this the case in my own town, where it was in a very maUgnant forID, killing eight in our town, one of them being a member of our Lodge, and a very useful man, and Mason. I have studied this condition closely, and am of opinIon that the unsatisfactory progre~s we arc making, in th~ way of members, is -owIng to the fact that the other Fraternal orders are catching the people by their public displays, processions, dinners, etc., and would suggest that the matter be taken up and considered by the Grand Lodge, and such suggestions be made by that body as may seem advisable, and, while I am, as a rule, not much In favor of displays of that sort, I think it would be well for us to consider the matter seriously, and if deemed necessary, adopt measures to hold o~r own with the other orders, in the way of public attractions. I feel that we have the best order in the wOI'lft, and tben·fol·e. that It is rIght for us to use all the legitimate means.in our power to catch our share of the ~ood material. '

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As 1 was also honored with the appointment by Right Worshipful Brothel' Allan ;\!cDowell, of District Deputy Lecturer, I haY~ been subject to the call of rhe Lodges for Schools of Instruction, and by request have held six Lodges of Instruction, at路 which very satisfactor~' progress has been made. I also had the pleasure of attending It Lodge of Instruction held by Right Worshipful Brothel' McDow~ll, at Caruthersville. .After getting a favorable opinion on the matter from you, I held a Lodge of Instruction at Senath for a number of Brethren, who desired to organize a new Lodge, which was well attended, and witb, I bope, good results; at the (,occlusion of which I examined tbe proposed officers and signed a recommendatio}l for the Lodge, but, owing to the fact that one of t.helr number has been so far unable to get his dimit, his Lodge being out of our Grand Jurisdietion, the papers have not been presented to you, but will, doubtless. be forwarded soon after the Grand Lodge meets and I t.hink t.hey have ;1 splendid prospect for a good -Lodge. I find the Brethren all over the District anxious to improve in the work and, consequently, am able to report great 'progress throughout the District in that direction. . Thanking you for the honor of the appointment, and wit.h sincere regards for yonrself, and be~t wishes for the prosperity of the order, I am, Fraternally yours, JOHN R. POOL, D.

M. FortV-7\'inth District.

FIFTIETH l)ISTHICT. PIl-:D:\JO~T,路l\!O.,

October 1, 1901.

Call1p/Jell 'Wells, Grand Master: DEAR SIR AND BHOTIIEn--

I beg to submit.. herewith, my report as D. D.' G. M. of this, the Fiftieth Masonic Dist.rict of :r.n~sourl, for t.he year just ending. Ch'cumstances have been such, the past year, as to prevent me from visiting all the Lodges in my District, as T intended doing; yet I haVt~ endeavored to l,eep posted as to. their general condition, and am pleased to report that Masonry in my District is in a fairly prosperous. condition, peaee and harmony prevailing. . December 27, 1900, r publicly installed the' newly-elected officers of 'Wayne Lodge, No. 52G. This was followed by appropriate addresses by Brother J. L. Batten, and tlth~rs. April 26th and 27th, I visit.ed and held a District Scbool of Instruction in Greenville Hall, Greenville, Mo., with a fair ~ttendance. L:nusual interest was manifested and much good accomplished. I have been meeting with Wayne Lodge m wccldy Schools of Instruction at intervals of sevei'al months, which has pl'oven very lJenefic:ial to 0111' Brethren. -Kindly thanking you for the ho'nor conferred upon me, I am, Fraternally ~'ours, L. II. COTTON,

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FIF1'Y-FIRST DISTRICT. HOUSTON, Mo., September 18, 1901. Oampbell Wel,ls, G-rand Master:

DEAU Sm AND BRo~rHERHerewith I forward to you my official report: as your Deputy In thIs, the Fifty.-Flrst District. On November 10th. I went to Lutie, in Ozark County, and I~stituted Sampson Lodge, under chal·ter, dedicated. its hall and publicly installed Its officers for the ensuing year, and gave Instructions In the work. December 26th, was called to Bayou Lodge, £'0. 365, installed Its officers and held two days' School of Instruction, whIch was fairly well attended by the members of that Lodge, and by' our Ad,ansas Brothers: December 29th, I vIsited Woodside Lodge, No. ~87, at 'Thomasville, and for sIx days, Instructed its members in tbe work. 'l'his meeting was well attended, and I am confident resulted in much good to the Order In that place. January 15th, by request, I publicly Installed the officers of Mt. ZIon Lodge, No. 327, at West Plains, 'Missouri. and, although the offlcers of the Lodge are young In Freemasonry, they are much interested In the work, and "as a tree Is known by its fruits," so may l\i:t. Zion Lodge be known this year by its work. • January 7th, 8th and 9th, 1 held a Lodge of Instruction at Wilderness Lodge, No. 374, in Oregon County. At this meeting there were presen~ representatives from three Lodges. all of which were mUCD interested, anu, I have no doubt, benefited, not only in the ritual work, but in the excellent tenets of our Order. March 11th, 12th and 13th, I held a School of Instruction In Robert Burns Lodge, No. 496, at Cainsville, Ozark Cuunty, Missouri. Two Lodge!'; were represented at this meeting, and' great interest was taken by all present. August 16th, by your request, I visited Ingomar Lodge and presided at the Despain-Scanlon trial, of which y(\U have my report. ' Thanking you for bonol's conferred, I am, Fraternally ~'ours, G!<}O. E. MATTHEWS, D. G. M. Fifty-First District.

FIFTY -S~,CO::-;D DISTRICT. OZARK. Mo., September 18, 1901. CampbcU Wells, Grand Muster:

DEAR SIll AND BROTHER. I herein hand ~'ou m~ report as Deputy Grand Master for the FiftySecond District. ' , In compliance with ~'our order on the 16th day of November, 1900, In company with a number of Brethren from this place, I went to KlrbyvlUe, Instituted Kirbyville Lodge, No. 264, dedicated their hall, Installed their officers and set them to work Undel" their Charter. I.. ater reports from this Lodge inform me that they have been doIng some good work, and that they are in fl prosperous condition. It was my intention to ha've held a number of Schools of InstructlOll during. the year, but' c:ircumstances have prevented me, to a great extent,

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from carr~'illl{ out my plans. However, I have endeavored to 'keep myself posted in regard to the condition of Masonry in this District, and it affords me pleasure to. be able to report that all the Lodges are prosperous, an:l harmony preYails among the Craft路 throughout the entire Distl路ict. Fraternally yours, JNO. S. TAYLOR, D. G.

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FU'Tl'-THLRD DISTIlICT.

1\1T. VERXON, Mo., September' 23, 1901.

O<lmpbcll Wells, G-rhnd Master:

, DEAR Sll~ A~D BRO-rHERIn submitting to you my annual report, I beg to say that I have visited quite a number of Lodges in my District during the year, and find them possessed, generally 'speaking, of the true spirit of 'Masonry, harmonious, under good government, and doing fair work, and out of good men and true November 29th,' by authority given by dispensation, I convened a Special Grand Lodge for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Court Hous~ at Mount Vernon,- conducted the ceremonies, after which an addl'ess was delivered by Past Grand Master"C.C. Woods to a large and appreciative audfence. March 8th, in obedience to your order, I visited Exeter Lodge, No, 5;14, arrested their Charter and forwarded same to you, and jewels, para, phernalia, etc., to Grand Secretary, and left furniture, etc., in custody of F. G, Prater,Senior Warden of said Lodge, subject to orders. I have not been informed of any disputes, or differences between Lodges, and am therefore h~d to believe that harmony generally pl'~vp.ils, and belleve that favorable returns will be reported from this District. Sincerely tb'anking you for the honor conferred, I am, ' . Fraternally yours, JOI-IN Eo ADAMSON, D. G. M, Fifty-'1'hird District.

I"IFTY-.FOURTH DISTRICT.

NEOSHO,' Mo., September 15, 1901. Campuell Wells, Gl'o,nd Master: Df1AI~ SIR AND BROTHlmAs your Deputy of the Fifty-Fourth Ma.sonic District, I respectfully suhmit the following report: On receipt of yours, No.ember 5, 1900, in rega rd to limited membership of Powell Lodge, after investigating; sent my report to you November 19. The following Lodges desired to ha.ye public installa.:ion and requestell me to install their officers, which I took pleasure in accepting; Neosho Lodge, No. 247, December 27, 1900; Ritchey Lodge, No. ;:;30, December 31, 1900; Pineville L~t1ge, No, 108, January 4, 1901. Each of these meetings were 'well attended by members of surrounding Lodges, as well as friends in the locality, and enjoyed by all. I believe these social gatherings, properly conducted, have beneficial results.

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:'Iiy duties as Deput.y have l>een J:~ht and of the most pleasant nature, and I ial,e pleasure in saying the Lodges all >:ecm to be working smoothl;;' and harmoniously, no friction at any point having come to my knowledge. I have reason to oelieve from my own obscrvation and information from members of the various Lodges in the District, that the Craft is not seriously suffering, in any material point, . Brother Hill, District Lecturer, and myself were alTanging to hold Lodge instruction in each Lodge in OUl' District, but he moved out of the District carly ill the year, and prevented carrying out our good intentions on this line. In conclusion, Ict me ask your pardon for this brief report. Fraternally yours, .1. M. HITCHEY, D. G. JI. Fifty-Foll1"th District.

FIFTY·;"lFTII DISTInCT. MOBEItIJY,

Mo., Septembel' 25, 1901.

Cam1l7Jell ·Wells., Gn/1Hl Master: DEAR SIR A~n BROTHER-I herewith submit my report as Deputy Grand Master for the FiftyFifth Dish·ict. '.fhe Lodges in this District al'(~ all in a good, healthy con" dition, excepting one, that of Clifton Hill, K(\. 161. As requested by you, I have visited Clifton Hill, tried to bold a me<:lting, but could not get the members together. In .Jnly I tried it again and succeeded in getting all tbe resident members to attend, there being only six left. But one Brother, who was at the time away, has or is moving back, so they will have a wOl'king number. They have some wOI'k in si.ght. I think, with proper help,. will get in some new members and succeed in keeping up the Lodge. They do not want: to giv~ up. About one yeal' ago Morality Lodge, ::'\0. 186, was in debt, members behind with due>: 'and no work 'in sight. I made them a Visit, instructed them in the work, urged upon them the necessity of being awake 'and taking the propel' interest, and hold regu!al' meetings. Since that time I have been called to Morality Lodge, No. 186, to confer tIle' 'third Degree on six, Fellow Craft, and, with tbehelp of Brothers McDonald and Tait, of Moberly I)odgc, conferred four thirds at one meet.ing. No\v Morality Lodge is .out of debt, dues collected, money in the treasury, and prospects for another prosperous year. . Brother McDowell held Lodge of lnstructi()n at Higbee, No. 527, Hi~ bee, Mo., September 9th, 10th and 11th, in which I was with him a part of the time. The attendance was p')or, ~ood interest manifested by those pl'esent, .and much good derived. I have visited all the Lodges in the District but one, Cairo Lodge, No 486, but have been in Lodge with most of the nwmbers, as tbey often visit Moberly Lodge, ~o. 344, which is the' largest Dnd stron.gest Lodge in the District. I have not. been called on by any of the Lodges for decisions. Peace and harmony prevailing througbout. Th.anldng YO,u for the hODor conferred upon me, I am, Fraternally yours, H. A. HATFIELD, D. O. A. FLfty-Ji'ifth Di8trict:

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REPORT

MASONIC HOME ---OF---

~I~~c)U~I,

From October 1, 1900 to Octob~r 1, 1901.

LOCATED AT ST. LOUIS.

OFFICERS. NOAH :M. GIVAK, President JNO. D. VINCIL, Vice-President. F. J. TYGARD, Treasurer JOHN R. PARSON, Secretary, 109 N. 8th Street.. REV. C. C. WOODS, D. D., Superintendent. MRS. AXNA M. WOODS, Matron DR. A~ C: ROBINSON, Physician , .. , COLLINS & JAMISON, Attorneys

Harrisonville, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Butler, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

E. F. ALLEN, Kansas, City.

J. D. VINCIL, St. Louis.

R. E. ANDERSON. Hannibal.

V. O. SAUNDERS, St. Louis.

JOSEPH S. BRO\V:rm. St. Joseph.

SAM. M. KENNARD, St. Louis.

NOAH M. GIVAN, Harrisonville.

J: TYGARD. Butler.

SOL. E. \VAGGONER. St. Louis. CA~tPBELL \VELLS,

D. A. JAMISON, St.•Louis.

Platte City.

JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis.

A. C. ROBINSON, St. Louis.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. . Jos. C. FINAGIN, Grand Master, St. Louis. JOHN C. YOCUM, Deputy Grand Mester, Kansas City.

W. F. KUHN, Grand Senior Warden, Kansas City. L. B. VALLIANT, J'unior Gmnd n'arden, St. Louis.

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M.AS()NIC HOME OF MISSOURI. 1901.

REPORT OF PRESIDENT. To the Most Worshipful Gmnd LOdge

MissouTi, A. F. & A. M.:

BRETHREN :-T11is is the 15th annual report which it has been iny privilege to make, ,as President of the Masonic Home. I assure you that much anxiety has been experienced by those in charge of this great trust during that long period of time. The Home provided -for our aged Brethren, and the orphan children of our deceased Brethren, has been the subject of many prayers, and of much earnest thought. It is a sacred spot where our treasures are kept, and where we delight to visit and mingle ,~ith those who are made to rejoice because of the charity of the Masons of Missouri. While this dearest sDot on earth, to us, has been a source of anxiety it has, at the same time, contributed to the happiness of everyone who has contributed to its maintenance. either of time or money. If the spirits of the departed, after they cross the dark river, return from heaven to minister'to the loved ones, then our Masonic Home must be an outpost of that place of many mansions prepared for those who love and serve God. At the last session of the Grand Lodge you elected, as members of the Board. John D. VinciI. Joseph S. Browne. Noah M. Givan, E. F. Allen and A. C. Robinson. the latter to fill the place of ,C. C. Woods, who had resigned, and whose term would have expired at the present session. 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 Messrs. Collins and Jamison, Attorneys. The Executive and Home Committees were also reappointed, consisting, as they do, of the members of the Board residing' in St. Louis. Since the last meeting of the Grand Lodg;e. and on November 21st, Brother R F. Nelson, who

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had been a faithful and valuable member of the Board for years, departed this life. '1'he vacancy' caused by his death was not filled by appointment. His term would have expired with the present term of the Grand Lodge, as also that of the following niembers of the Board: John R. Parson, Sol. E. Waggoner, Herndon Eiy and A. C. Robinson. You will elect the successors of these Brethren., including Bro. Nelson. It is a source of great pleasure to be able to repQrt that the internal workings of the Home are all that could be desired. I bespeak for the report of the Superintendent your careful attentiol1. The utmost economy has been practiced in the management of thu Home, and the members of the Home family have generally enjoyed good health. The building of the Old People's Home has been' unexpectedly long delayed, but it is nearly completed. The delay has been unavoidable; caused by labor troubles and strikes. The work ,has been under the personal supervision of Brother Sol. E. Waggoner, who has been indefatigable in his attention to the construction of this valuable addition to our Home, even to the most minutest. details, and, although a very busy man, has found time to give 8.ttentlon to this important work. and his services have saved the Board many dollars in the economical construction of the building. It is practically fire-proof, and its occupancy by the old members of the family is a great relief to the Board, and to the Fraternity, as compared with the danger from fire, as threatened by the former occupancy' of the old wooden building. Brother 'Waggoner, for hin painstaldng labor in the erection of this building, deserves the thanks of the Fraternity. His report, giving an account in detail and containing a description of the building, is herewith submitted, to which I invite your careful attention. The financial condition o~ the 路Home is shown by tlie reports of the Secretary and Treasurer, herewith submitted. In conclusion, I congratulate the Masons -of Missouri on the noble work that is being accomplished in the maintenance of the Masonic Ho~e of Missouri. Fraternally submitted, NOAH M. GIVAN, PTesident.

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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT.

To the P1'e;,ident ancl Board of Directors of Masonic Home: GKl'\TLEl\'!EK: -In presenting my annual repo'rt I indulge in no mere sentiment, nor deal in those things which, however closely they approach the sensibilities, yet have no proper place in a form8.1 and official statement of existing conditions. The position of Superintendent of the Masonic Home must ever, to any sensitive and conscientious man, be one of peculiar difficulty, and every day will reveal its own anxiet.y and' care. To smooth the pathway of old .age, that it may glide peacefully to the tomb, is pleasant, but if; Involves a burden which must be exper'ienced, or it can not be known. To care for four score children, scattered along life's highway from two to twenty-from the nursery to the wide, wide p'ortals that open on the arena where the battle of life must be fought and won or lost-this is touchingly interesting,but at the same time to one who fully appreciates th,e dread responsibility, the burden is sometimes almost too heavy for flesh and blood.

The year has been one of building and preparation. The new and splendid fire-proof structure. now almost complete, is apron'.' inent part, but only a petrt of the work of betterment and improvement. ~\fuch has been' done and marc is now projected. each itClO of '.. . hich is a prophecy pointing forward to路 a day when our Masonk Home will stand complete, "A thing of beauty and a joy forever." During the year the Home has been tenderly remember ~d by the F'l'aternity throughout the State, as well as by the ladies of the Eastern Star, and many kindly D.onations have been sent in by various bodies and individuals. All these have been duly apprfciated and enjoyed, and persona} acknowledgments have been extended in all cases, as far as possible, but it has been deemed best not to publish the list, as has-generally been done in the past.

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We present herewith a list of those received and discharged, as well as of those who have died during the year:,

Name.

Age.

Lodge.

Sarah Ruth Raymond. Earle Stone Raymond. Grace Agusta Raymond. Flank Buffum 'Mosely. Charles Adams 1\loore. Hansel E. Moore. Dor'a F. Moore. Dollie 1\1. Moore. Grace V. Moore. Glen H ..Griswold. Earle F. Griswold. Blanche T. Posten. I"illian L. Posten. William 'r. Posten. Helen Moffett. Willie Moffett. , Olin H. Overton. Benjamin F. Jones. Andrew J. Donaldson. Mrs.,Juliet Marmaduke. Stephen Eu llarct, l'l'lrs ..Harriet E. Sampey. Gladys Clayton.

Erwin, No. 121. Erwin, No. 121. Erwin, No. 121. Phoonix, No. 136. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Dexter, No. 532. Evergreen. No. 2i. Evergreen, No. 2i. Tyro, No. 12. Tyro, No, 12. Tyro. No. 12. Savannah, No. i1. Savannah, No. il. Missouri, No. 1. Vincil, No. 62. Carroll, No. 249. Mexico, No. 544. Polar Star, No. if). Solomon, No. 2i1. Dexter, No. 1)32.

years. 12 years. !.l years. fi

13 yea~s. 13 year~. 10 years. 8 years. G years.

3 years. 11 years. 9

year~.

years.

13 years. 11 years. 3 years. 2 yeaTS. ]3 years. if) years.

75 years. 73 years. .65 years. 56 years. 3 years.

Residence:. St. Louis. Mo. St. Louis, 1\10. St. Louis, Mo. Bow1in~ Green, :Mo. Dexter, Mo. Dexter, 1\'10. Dexter, :i\'Io. Dexter, 1\10. Dexter, Mo路 New Haven, Mo'. New Haven. Mo. Caledonia, Mo. Caledonia, Mo. Caledonia, Mo. Savannah, Mo. Savannah, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Cameron, Mo. Norborne. Mo. Mexico, 'Mo. St. Louis. :Mo. Springfield, Mo. Dexter, 1\'10

HOl\ORABLY DISCHARGED ST1\CE OCTOBER 1ST, 1900.

Name.

Lizzie Davis. Vincent Gilliam. Philip Roush. Emma Lambert. Eudora Donovan. William Heaton. Maud Vance. . Bessie Vance.

Lodge.

Corner Stone, No. 323. Clifton Heights, ~o. 520. Wilson, No. 191. Palestine, No. 2'l . . St. Clair, No. 2n. Benton, No. 353. Gallatin, .No. 106. Gallatin, No. lOG.

Dnm DunHW

THE

Name.

Lodge.

Wm. C. Watts. John P. Carr. Dr. Louis Hueffel. Francis'K. Buford.

Polar Star, No. i9. Wentzville, No. 4G. Beacon, No.3. Phrenix, No. 13r.路

Residence. St. Louis, ,1\10. St. Louis, Mo. Pocahontas. 1110. St. Cha'rles. Mo. Osceola, Mo. St. Louis. ,Mo. St. Joseph, Mo . St..Joseph, Mo.

'fE .... R.

Residence.

St. Louis, Mo. Wentzville. Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Bowling Grcen, Mo.

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Also the roster of the Home family; .---

...

_---------- ."-- _._ -

INMATES OF HOME •

--_._----------"---"_..

__._-_._----_._RESIDENCE.

Pearl Palmore . Annie Palmore . Virginia Brooks.... ... Annie Bar.adaleden . Pearl Reeves . Mrs. H. Peatt . Mrs. Amanda Roush . Ethel Allen .. Effiie Lambert .. Ollie Lambert . Eddie Lambert . Mrs. Sarah Learn . Louis Stewart . Henry Eilers .. Clifford Allen .. Leonard Allen . Nellie Allen .. Della Allen . Anna Story . Geo. Bailey .. Clara Ethel Farrar . Ruby Farrar . Eva Ross .. Cassie Ross .. Mary Toncray : . Florence Withers . Mabel Hall . Maud Rail .. Nannie Fuqua . Edna Reckart . Dora Reckart . Stella Hall . F. M. Halbrook . MargaretConner . Mrs. Anna Holt . :Mattie Holt . Norman Holt . • Belle Holt . Oscar Holt . Ed~ar Toelle .. Rosetta Toelle . Russell Toelle . Donnie Toelle . Frances Butler . Nora Butler . Snow Butler . Willetta Lessley . May Lessley : . Cecil Mason . Carr Mason .. Edw. League . Mrs. Caroline HueffelJ Mrs. Sarah Brown .. Mrs. Anna Dubuque . Mr. Jos. James .. Mrs. Lou P. Cadle .. Catherian Sampey .. Mabel Shearlock . Amy Shearlock . Mrs. Minerva Stratton Mr. John Dozier .. Vivian Frier . Holly Frier .. Louise Frier '" Beatrice Sampey .

17 15 46 71 16 60 61 17 ]5 ]5 13 65 12 72 13 11 9 9 16 il ]8 15 14 12 81 17 19 14 16 16 13 11 75 ]5 55 12 11 10 S 15 ]3 ]0 7 14 ]3 9 ]5 ;; 13 11 75 64 SO

61 74 72 16 14 10 62 83 ]3 ]0 7 ]3

Nov. Nov. :March June July Nov. Dec. Oct. Dec. Dec. Dec. April July Dec. May May" May May May May Aug. Aug. Aug. Au~.

I I

Nov. Jan. March March March July July Aug. Feb. May AUg". Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Dec. Dec. Dec. May Feb. Feb. Peb. Aug. Aug. May May May May May. J\lay May Aug. Aug. Sept. Sept. Oct. Feb. March March March March

1889 1889 1890 1890 1890 1890 1890 1891 1891 1891 1891 1892 1892 18921893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1893 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1894 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 1895 ]895 1896 1896 ]896 1896 ]896 1896 1897 1897 1897 ]897 1897 1897 1897 1897 1897 1897 1897 1897 1898 ]898 1898 1898 1898

Solomon, No. 271 Springfield. Solomon, No. 2il Springfield. Potosi, . No. 131 Potosi. .Polar Star, No. 79 St. Louis . Sullivan, No. 69 Steelville. Kansas City, No. 220 Kansas City. Wilson, No. 191 Pocahont,as. Composite, No. 369 Doniphan. Palestine, No. 24 St. Charle~. Palestine, No. 24 St. Charles. Palestine, No. 24 St Charles. Geo. Washington, ~o. 9 ·St. Louis. Kirkwood, No. 484 Kirkwood. Lambskin, No. 460 St. Louis. Composite, No. 369 Doniphan. Composite, No. 369 Doniphan. Composite, No. 369 Doniphan. Composite, No. 369 Doniphan. St. James No. 230 St. James. LaBelle. La Belle No. 222 Richland, No. 382 Richland. Richland. ·No.382 Richland. New London, No. 307 Hannibal. New London, No. 307 Hannibal. St. John's, No. 26 Hannibal.South West, No. 466 Rogers. Ark. Good Hope, No. 118 St. Louis. Good Hope, No. 218 St. Louis. Shelbina, No. 228 Hannibal. lilt. Moriah, No. 40 St. Louis. Mt. Moriah, No. 40 St.1Jouis. Good Hope, No. 218 St. Louis. Samaritan, No. 424 Bonne 1.'erre. Ralls, No. 33 Centre. Purdy, No. 148 Purdy. Purdy. No. 148 Purdy. Purdy, No.14H Purdy. Purdy, No. 148 Purdy. Purdy, No. 148 Purdy. Sullivan, No. 69 Sullivan. Sullivan. No. 69 Sullivan. Sullivan, No. 69 Sullivan. Sullivan, No. 69 Sullivan. La Plata, No. 2.'37 Atlanta. La Plata, No. 237 Atlanta. La Plata, No. 2::\7 Atlanta. Higbee, No. 527 Higbee. Bigbee, No. 527 Higbee. St. Louis. 8t. Louis. Pride ofthe West, No. 179 St. Louis. Beacon, No. 3 St. Louis. Fayetteville, No. 2M Fayetteville. Naphtali,. No. 2,-)' St. Louis. Tuscan, No. 360 St. Louis. Friendship, No. 89 Chillicothe. Solomon, No. 271 Springfield. She kina, No. ~6 Festus. Shekina, No. 156 Festus. Clinton, No. 548 Clinton. Wakanda, No. 52 Carrolton. Good Hope, No. 218 St. Louis. Good Hope. No. 218 St. Louis. Good Hope, No. 218 St. Louis. Solomon, No. 271 ' Springfield.

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?'AMES.

. \ AGE.j

ADMITTED.

:_ _i

'l'ommie Davies Rose Sinclair.............. Mabel Gilliam.............. Marguerite Gilliam..... Francis Gilliam 1 :Mrs. Lucy Smith ! Mr. Henry Grantham"'j Mr. Henry Burger J Mrs. Burger·· ..·:··········· ' :Mr, Andrew H.llton····· I .Mr. Wm. MerrIll......... Mrs. Minerva Merrill... 1 Lena Pollock··· .. ·········1 Orner Pollock.............. Wallace Pollock ........ Gladys yates............... Lillie Lindsay........ Mr. Robert Barrett...... Mr. James Chadwick... Maggie Flavel ·.. ··········1 Mrs. Ida Brooks.. ····· .. ·1 1

10 5 13 9 6 74 81 84 82 61 if

70 1~

\) 6 7 (; 76 71 13 66

July Aug. Sept. Sept.Sept. Nov. Dcc. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec, Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan, Feb. ]i'eb. March April

LODGE,

\. ltESIDENCE. I

1898 1898 189t; 1998 1898 1898 1R98 1898 1898 1898 1898 1898 1899 1899 1899 1899 1899

Corner Stone, Marionville, Clifton Height, Clifton Height, Clifton Height, Pale~tine, Berwick, Jefferson, Jefferson, Clarence, Occidental, Occidental, Hallsville. Hallsville, Hallsville. ]<'ulton,

18~l9

Philadelphia, West Gate, St. John, Perseverance,

No. 32.'3 St, Louis. No.390 MarionviHe. No.520 Clifton Hghts. No,520 Clitton Hghts. No. 520~ Clifton Hghts, No. 241 1 St. Charles. No.570 Browning. No. 4:~ .Jeff. City. ~o. 43 Jeff. City. No. 305 Clarence .. No. 163 St. Louis. No. 163 St. Louis, No, ~~6 Hallsville. No. 336 Hallsville, No.33G Hallsville, No. 48 I Fulton. St. Louis. NO.502 Philadelphia. No.'44fJ I Ht. Louis. No. 28 I Hannibal. No. 92 j Brooklyn.

Good Hope, Erwin,

NO,218 No. 121

1899 1899 189n

rJ~:E~iL~i~~~~~~:I~:·:11 11~ ~~~. t!~~ ~~J:~~~~rus. E~: ~g~ 18~;~~~~,~t. Aug. 1899 Robert Burns. No. 4961 Gainsville.

Mary Conklin............. Edwin Frier................ Carl !3ischoff.........

4 11

Sept. Oct.

~tl~~;e~d~~~~d·D·;·~;::: ~~

18~!9

1899

gg~. ~~~~

Nov. Nov. "March April April April April April April April April .July Sept: Nov. Jan. April April April

8~~~:t~ tlgg::

1~~g ~~g} g~~~~~:

·.·.·r'

: ·.:

1899 1899 1900 1000 1900 ]900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1900 1901 1901 1901 1901·

I Evergreen. Evergreen,

Glen H. Griswold........ 11 "Nlay 1901 Earle F; Griswold " 9 May 1901 Earle S. Raymond 12 July ]901 Grace A. Rllymond 9 ,Tuly ]90] Blanche '1'. Posten...... 14 .JulY ]901 J.. i1lian L. Posten......... 13 July ]901 Wm, E. Posten...... 11 .ruly ]901 Helen Moffett..... 3 Aug. ]901 Willip. Moffett.............. ~ Aug. 1901 Olin Overton .,. 13 Benj. F ..Jones 79 Sept. 190] A. J. Donaldson 75 Sept. In01 Mrs, Jul. Marmaduk~. 73 Sept. 1901 Stephen Bullard......... 65 Sept. 1~l()1 Gladys Clayton ~. Sept lfl01 I Mrs. H. ::<~.~I.!lPe~-'"~_;_ O~~~ I

i Harrisburg. ~t ~~~~t~:

Pride of the West, No. 179 AncientLandmark," 3.')6. Ii ]i'ulton. No. 48 Missouri, No. I Irondale, No. 143 Dexter, No. 532 Dexter. No. 532 Dexter, No.532 Dexter. NO.532 Lathrop, No. 506 Lexingtoll, No. 149 Lexington, No. 149 Huntsville, No. 30 New London, No. 307 Erwin, No. 121 Phccnix, No. 136 Dexter, No· 532 Dexter, No. 5::l2\ Dexter, No.1)32

Mr. Isaac Griggs......... 80 Mrs. Elizabeth Sims... 83 Mrs. Rebecca Peterson 64 Miss Mattie Hobbs...... 62 James Clayton .... 1~ Claude Clayton......... ... 10 Arthur Clayton ···········1 8 Guy Clayton·.. · ········· 1 6 Mr. D, P, Watts 68 Dr. Richard Trotter..... 7.') Mrs. Anna Trotter j n JLeen"n'I'sievJ.oRn.oes ··.·.·.·.·.·.·.·. ·.·.·..·.·.· 10 ss 7 Sarah R. Raymond 5 Frank B. Mosely ·.. 1 13 Chas. Adams Moore "'113 Hansel E. Moore......... 10 Dora F, Moore 8

·.····1

St. Louis, St. Louis,

Erwin, Erwin, Tyro. 'l'yro, 'l'yro, Savannah, Savannah. Vinci! Carrol, Mexico, Polar Star, Dexter, . Solomon.

Fulton .. St. Louis. Irondale. Dexter. Dexter. Dextel;. Dexter. Lathrop. Lexingtoll. Lexington. St. Louis. New London. St. Louis. Bowling Gr'lI. Dexter. Dexter. Dexter.

~~: ~~~ I·E~~~~~:

No 27 II No. 27· No. 121 . No. ]21 No. 12 I No. 121 No. 12 No. 71 No. 71 No. No. No. No. No.

62 249 544 79

~o.

271

5~2

New Haven. New Haven. St. Loui·s. St. Louis. Caledonia. Calenonia. Caledonia. Savannah. 'Savannah. Cameron. Norbornc. Mexico. St. Lonis. Dexter. Rpri~g-tielrl.

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Thus it will be seen that during the year twenty-three have beE:~1 received, eight honora.bly discharged, four old people have died, ana there are now on the list 129, viz.: Fifty-five girls, 32 boys, 21 01.1 ladies, and 21 old gentlemen. . Of the young people and 'children! some two or three are visiti'ng, with the probability of adoption or a permanent position; several have good lwsitions in,the business houses 路of the city; five are in the High' School, and all the rest in the ward school or kindergarten, excepting some half dozen, who are too young even for the latter. The record of the past school year was remarkable. Everyone, without exception, was passed to a' higher grade; five received J 00 in deportment, and almost all won honor in charact.er a:::ld ::;cholarship. The health of the family hoo been exceptionally good, and in t!lis, as well as all else, the blessing of God has been lllanifest throughout the year. Fraternally.submitted, C. C. 'WOODS, Supcri.nte?ldent.

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REPORT ON OLD PEOPLE'S BUILDING. Sr.

LOUIS, MISSOURI,

October 8, 1901.

To the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home:

My DEAR BUETHREX :-1 herewith submit to you a report on the new building of the Old People's Division of the Masonic Home. In accordance with your 'wishes, this building has been built absolutely fire-proof. There is no woodwork in the construction of the building, excBpt the small frames around the doors and windows, including the wood doors to the various rooms. The walls are brick and floors are made up of hollow tile, arched in steel beams. The partitions between the various rooms are made up of the same material, hollow tile. All closets are made of galvanized zinc, so that there will be no chanc~ for a fire of any nature to extend beyond what furniture there may be in a single room. The interior construction and supports are made on steel columns, covered with hollow tile to protect them against fire. All stairwa)'s are of iron, cement and slate, so that fire would not communicate from one floor to another. The size of the building is as follows: The west section, covering over the same size as the old frame house. is 44 feet 6 inches by 50 feet. The east section is 32 feet by 95 feet 2 inches, making the total length of the building 145 feet 2 inches. Some parts of the same are 32 fef)t wide, and some 44 feet 6 inches. In the broad section we have a large reception hall,' to be used by the old people as a room for sitting around during inclement weather. Several large porches adjoin the building, so that those of the old Brethren and Sisters who cannot go out and have the privilegp- of using the grounds, can find it quite pleasant on these verandas. The number of rooms in the building is fifty-three on the first and Second floors, and will give space for one hundred and six occupants. The basement of the building is not complete, but is one large room. In the west section the laundry is located, together with room for engineer, also rooms for coal, and in the east section ,ve have a room for the carpenter, this being fire-proof, and does not hazard the property. When the question of erecting this building was first brought before us it was thought at one, time advisable to let the contract to individual contractors, thereby saving the great annoyance of letting out the bids to such numerous contractors, that we would otherwise IJe compelled to do, but having met with such resistance on the part -of some of' the contractors in their bids, which were deemed excessive by your Comlnittee, we concluded to assume the responsi-

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bility, and let the contract to the various bidders direct, and contraCt' was let to forty-nine different people, covering the various conditions and work on the building. The new building proper to-day stands us at a cost of $20,890.31.' Out of this amount all has been paid except $1,650.95, which will be paid as fast as the work is all completed. Some small matters are yet to be closed up, but within the next ten days we hope to have everything paid off. In this connection I desire to state that the new building requited us to路 make sonie changes路 in the general conditions of the yarious buildings. We placed in the area between the new buildi~g and infirmary building granitoid walks, so as to make pleasant communication to all of the bUifdings. This work is not charged up to the cost of the new building, but has gone into the expense of the general improvement. I desire to express my thanks to our architect, Mr. G. U. Heimberger, who has rendered me such valuable assistance in the work that we had before us, and it is unnecessary to say that the annoyances s.t times were such that caused us to almost wish we had not assumed the responsibility, but when we looked to the final outcome, the fact that there was several thousand dollars saved for the benefit of the Home by letting these individual contracts, we \ feel that our extra work has been amply repaid. The building is now in a position so that it can be properly furnished, anti when the furnishing is complete, the old people who have been so kind as to permit themselves to be' crowded in small rooms, which made it quite unpleasant for them, can be properly taken care of. _ / The Superintendent路 will, in all probability, make a report covering the amount of space that we will have for acceptfngmore of our old Brothers 'and Sisters. With my best wishes for your success, and wishing that the Grand Lodge. will look-upon this in the same spirit that the writer does; and that is. there are others that are more qualified to assume the responsibilities than what I am, and as my term expires at this meeting, would request that they kindly permit me to retire, and let the responsibilities be assumed by some one who will taka an active interest in the welfare and good of the Home. Extending to my associates on the Board my best wishes for the courtesies and confidence they have always bestowed on my work, I am. with best wishes. Fraternally, SOL. E. WAGGONER, For the Committee.

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Appendix. REPORT OF SEC.RETARY. RECEIPTS FHO~{ OCTOBER

I, 1900,

TO OCTOBER

1. 1901.

From Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M From Bro. F. K. Buford's Estate.......... Fronl John Reas Estate ::.................... FroIl1 Subscriptions to Olc1l'eople's Building'. as per list attached

$15,997 50 195 64 4 50 4,99040 $21,188 C4

Which I ha I'e paid to the Treasurer. and hold his receipts for same. DISBURSEMENTS. For groceries, meats and veg-etables : : 1<'01' dry goods, clothing and shoes For school supplies for inmates For fuel and Jig-ht For medicine and dentistry For hired help For funeral expenses . For latind ry .. , For printing and postage For Superintendent's and'?lIatron's salaries .For Secretary's salary

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4.6t1 37 1.645 91 667 23 1,'238 30 41235 1,905 72 20180 ;)56 08 13045 1.500 00 fiOO 00

S13,555 21 For building and repairs For taxes and insurance l!'or furniture and croekery.......................

8 617 32 1,114 98

23 50

1,7:35 80 815,311 01

CA8H RECEIVED FOR OLD PJWPIJE'S BUILDING SINCE OCTOBEn 1, 1.900.

Creur De Leon Commanden', K. T., Bmokfie1<l Franklin Lodge, No. 541, St. Clair Wyaconda Lodge, No. 24, Lfl. Grange :Monett Chapter, O. E. S., No. 190. Monett COTiestone Chapter, No. 33, H.. A..M., De Soto Orion Chapter, No. 49, R. A. M., Fulton Neosho .Chapter, No. 192, O. E. S., Neosho Sullivan Chapter, No. 105, O. E, S., Sullivan Geo. E. Mayhall, New I,ondon .'....................... .. B. F. Boor, Kansas City ; ; Papinsville Lodge, No. 140. Papins\ille.路 Vincil Chapter, No. 43, O. E. S., Bonne Terre Farming-tOil Lodge, No, 132, Farming-ton Charleston Lodge, 1\0. 407, Charleston Ancient Landmark Lodge. No. 356, Harrisburg Dexter Lodg-e, No. 532, Dexter Daggett Lodge, No. 492, McKittrick ,Cambridge Lodge, No.. 6~, Slater Nonpareil Lodge, ~o. 372, East Lynne

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2000

. 1000 . :) 00 .. 500 . ,100 00 . 5000 .. 1000 . 500 .. 10 00 .. 500 .. 2500 :. 1000 .. '5000 . 2000 . 500 .. 2500 .. 1500 . 1000 .. 1000

1901.J

~55

Append'ix.

Grant City Lodge. No. 66, Grant City De Molay Commandery, No.3, K. '1'., Lexington Lock Springs Lodge, No. 488, Loek Springs Fayette P. Graves, Doe Run Helm Chapter, No. 1.77, R. A. },I., Kennett Tabernacle Chapter, No. 54, R. A. C., Halleck Binning Lodge, No. 150, Halleck Stanberry Chapter, No. 98, R. A. i\I., Stanberry Stanberry Lodge. No. 109, Stanberry Ravenwood Lodge. No. 201, Ravenwood Gallatin Chapter, No. 11, R. A. C.. Gallatin Palestine Lodge, No. 241, St. Charles 'Milford Lodge, No. 51.6, )lilford Pendleton Lodge, No. 551, Doe Run Shelbina Lodge, No. 228, Shelbina 1I1001ah Temple, St. Louis St. Louis Templars "Christmas Service," St. Lonis Samaritau Lodge. No. 24, Bonne 'rerre New Bloomfield Lodge, No. 60, New Bloomfield Salem Chapter, No. 115, R. A. M., Salem' Salem Lodge. No. 225, Salem Ryland IJodge, No. 382, Berlin Owens Chapter, No. 96, R. A. 2\1., i\IaryviIle Dr. 'I'. W. Cotton, Van Bul路en

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路:

~~~~n~:~~~~~~~N1:~~~~~:~~o~r~~e.I.~.:::::.. ::..::: .. :::.::::::::::::':.::::::::'.:::::::::::::::::: ;',Ialden Lodge, No. 40li, Malden Gate City Lodge, No. 522, Kansas City Grand Chapter, R. A. i\I., ?lIissouri C. A. Martin, of Lambskin Lodge, No. 460, St. Louis York Lodge. No. 563, h:ansas City ~I'loberly Lodge, No. 341, .Moberly...... .. Van Buren Chapter, No. 118, O. E. S., Van l3l1l'ell Temple Lodge. No. 299, Kansas City Twilight Lodge, No. 114, COlumbia Missouri Lodge, No.1, St. Lonis Saline, R. A. C., No. 74, 1l1arshaIl Rolla, R. A. C., No. 32, Rolla O'Sullivan Lodge, No.7, Walnnt Grove Billiu~s Lodge, No. 379. Billings Cainsville Lodg'e, No. 328, Cainsville ' Hannibal Lodge, No. 188, Hannibal WalnU'(; Grove Chapter. No. n. O. g. S., Walnut Grove Whitesville Chapter, No 61, O. E. S., WhitesYille

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2500 500 2500 '5000 2') 00 . 2.') 00 1000 ]500 2500 3 10 1000 ]000 15 50 2500 '25 00 10000 14 25

2500 3000 10 00 ]000 500 5000 500 2500 10000 2000 10000 3,00000 500 2500 Z500 500 50000 2225 100 00 2.') 00 ;>000 1000 1000 10 00 ]500 :) 00 500

$4,!J90 40 The (,raud Lodge also turned over to the Board ten thousand dollltl's ($10,000.00) of Benoist Real Estate Bonds for subscription made in 1900. Fraternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON,

Secretary. NOTE.-Sincc closing report the Grand Secretary of (; rand Lodge has paid $G4.00, being balance on ]900 dues. 'I'his amount will appear in nex't report.

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TREASURER'S REPORT. REPORT OF

F. J.

TYGARD, TREASURER

FRO!'! SEPTEMBER

1900.

30, 1900,

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI,

T? SEPTEMBER

30, 1901.

DEBITS·

September 3D, To Balance on hand current account . 30," .. .. Old People's Bldg. account. October 3, To Cash from J, R, Parson, Secretary............... S 6, 12. 1!l, November 2. 3. G. 12, 12, 12, 14, 20. 24, December 4, 5, 7, 7, 12, 12. 13, 17,

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$21,19529 87300

3000

]000 500 15500 15.\197 50 500 1000

500 3500

Jasper Co., Mo .. 6 m. Int. on Sl,500 K. T. End. fund bonds at 5% .. J. R.'Parson, Secretary : . ."

3750 5000 2000

'l:i.

3000 1500 10 00 3500 450 500 2500 5000 25 00 9840 16550

28,

392.'>

29,

3000

24,

1901.

January

3, 5, 10, 16, 18, 2.5, 25,

31. 31, Februar~'

], 15. 15, 23, 26,

8000

Jewish Hospital note ·.· .. J. R. Parson, Secretary ' . G. M. Choisel, interest 011 note ·.. Cass Co., Int. on $1,000 K. T. End. Fund . .1. R. Parson, Secretary ..

2.'> 00 12000 ]00 00 4,000 00 3,000 00 6000

5000 3000 2.') 00 500 500 00 147 2.') 5000

1901.].

257

Appendix.

March

1. To Cash for 6 months interest on R. E. loan of $1,500,6% : $ from J. R. Pa.rson.Secretary . 5, 1 year's interest Henry Co. bonds. $2,000 7. @ 5% $100. $3,000 @ 5% $150 . 13, from J. R. Parson, Secretary . 22, 30, April 18, Jewish Hospital Note, paid . 26, from J. R. Parson, Secretary .. May .. Cass Co., Int. on bond called for p·t. 22. July " Jasper Co., Mo., 6 mo. Int. on $1,500 6. K. T. End. fund bonds @ 5% .. 20, Choisel note paid .. August 22, from J. R. Parson, Secretary .. September 2. 7% Int. on bond of $1,000 Butler Loan & 'l'rust Co., 9·3·1900 to 9·3·1\J01. K. T. End. fund .. 6% Int. fQr R. E. loan $1,000~ June I, 1901, 2. to September t, 1901 .. 2, 6% Int. for R. E.loan $1.500, March I, 1901, to September 1, 1901 .. H. A. Benoist, Int. from 3·8·1901 to 9·8·1901. 12: @ 4%% on $10,000. R. E. bonds .. 13, from John R. Parson, Secretary . 30, Int. on Certificate of Deposits . Total receipts Sept. 30, 1900 to Sept. 30, 1901 Total debit

7000 1500 4500 225 00

19564 34050 $30,43187

5i2. 573,

11.,

574,

" "

575,

14, " 14. December 5. 5, 5, 6, 10,

$22,068 29

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CREDIT.

3750 '6000 500

Wood~, Supt........ Contingent Expenses.. " Scudder·Gale Grocer Co ............................. Wm. Barr Dry Goods Co ............................. " Contingent Expenses.. " C. C. Woods. Supt........ Contingent Expenses.. " E. H. Widdecombe ...... Murman, Meats........... C. C. Woods. Supt........ Contingent. Expenses.. B. Murman. meat........ E. H. Widdecombe ...... Barr Dry Goods Co ...... Union Press Brick Co ... Grocer Co ..................... G. N. Heimberger......... E. H. Widdecombe ...... " C. C. Weaver ............... C. P. Wenneker. ColI'r.

4, By Warrant No. 571, pai!i C.·C.

29. November 2.

25000 1000 1000 1500 4,000 00 500 833

- - - - - -$52,500 16

1900. October

4500 1000

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13,

13, 13. 21, 21. 31.

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G. L. Ap.-17.

576. 577, 578, 579, 580, 581. 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, !iSS, 589. 590,

11185

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125 00 50000

138 02 500 00 125 00 1,00000 441 00 11031 125 00 50000 113 78 26323 126 72 25630 130 18 15000 200 00 15000 76226

258

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Appendix. 1901. ,

January

4, By Warrant No. 591, paid The 4, 5. 4, 5, I,

9, 11, 14, 17, 18, 26. 28,

ao,

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31, February 4, 4. 4, 4, 4. 11, 15. 15. ]6, 2, " March 2, 4, 5, 5, 9, 11, 11, 12, 16, 1H, 22, 27, 29, 30. April 3. 3, 3. 5,

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. 5, 16, 16, 17,

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592, 593, 594, 595, 596. 597 • 598. 599, 600, GOI • 602. 603, 604, 605, 606. ti07. 608• 609, 610, 611 • G12. 613• 614 • 615, 616, 617, 618. ti19, 620, 621. 622. 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633. 634, 635. 636, 637, 638. '639.

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Union Iron & FoundryCo .............. C. C. Woods ................ COlltin~ent Expenses .. C. C. Weaver ................. Gast Bros. l\1anu·factur. ing Co........................ B. Murman .................. Barr Dry Goods Co ...... C. C. Weaver............... .J. H. Crowley .............. Crescent Planing l\fill Co .........................:.... C. C. Weaver ............. C. C. Weaver.............. Iron Foundry Works ... E. H. Widdecombe ...... G. H. Heimberger......... C. C. Woods .................. Contingent Expenses.. Boehmer Coal Co......... Barr Dry Goods Co...... B. Murman .................. C. C. Weaver ................ Sidney Shepherd & Co. B. Sidler...................... C. C. Weaver........:....... C. C. Woods, ~upt........ C. C. Weaver .............. Contingent Expenses ... Crowder Bros .............. G. N. Heimburger........ C. C. Weaver .............. Barr Dry Goods Co ..... B. Murman .................. Polar Wave Ice Co ...... C. C. Weaver................. ................. .................

Jos. O·Shea.................. C. C. Weaver................. Wm. Damon ........... ·..... C. C. Woods................... Browder Bros.............. Contingent Expenses ... Barr Dry Goods Co ...... C. C. Weaver................. C. Sidney Shepherd & Co .............................. B. Murman ........... ..... C. C. Weaver ............... Polar Wave Ice Co........ G. N. Heimburger........

$ 82000

12.500 1,000 00 17000 1500 105 10 124 98 15000 5311 20800 15000 175 00 1,00000 330 93 15000 12500 1,000 00 11580 12.550 ]2223 60000 5000 5000 7500 125 00 1:-15 00 50000 200 00 5000 11000 132 94 10859 9845 6500 27500 12500 41 10 225 00 20000 125 00 20000 1,00000 104 00 19000 150 00 11696 14000 ]05.40 5000

1901.J April

Appendix.

May

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20. " 29, " 29•. "

July

19; By Warrant No. '27. ., 29. 30. 4, " 4• " , " 4. " 9, " 9, " 9, 10, 10, , 14, " 14, " 14, " 14, 17, " 21, " 24. " 24, 1. " " 4. " " 4, 7. 14. 14, 14, " 14, " " 18,

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2. 2, 2. " 8, " 9. " oo 10,

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August

12, 16. " oo 19. 20. 26, " 2, 2, 2, oo 2, " 6. " oo 8, 8, oo 9,

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640, paid 0. C. Weaver ............... B. Sidler..................... " A. B. Electric Co ......... 642, " 643. l'heo. Hemmelmann.Jr " C. 0. Woods ................. 644, ,. 645. Union 1. & F. Co ........... 646, 0. C. Weaver................. " 647. G.N. Heimburger........ 648, Contingent Expenses ... " . J. R. McEwen & .sons ... 649. 650, " 0. C. Weaver ................. 651, " n. Sidler ....................... 652. " Werner & Heneke ........ 653. Polar Wave lee Co ........ " B. :Murman .................. 654, 655, Parker Russel Mfg. Co. 656, C. C. Weaver.............. 657, Venetian M. & G. Co ... C. C. Weaver ................ 658. " B. Sidler....................... 659, 660. C. C. Weaver ................ " C. C. Woods ................. 661, 662. Contingent Expenses ... 663, " C. 0. Weaver................. " G. N. Heimburger ........ 664, 665, C. C. Weaver ................. 666. Wm. Damon ............. B. Murman ................. 667. Wm. Barr Dry Goods 668. Co ........... ~·.................. " Werner & Beneke ........ 669, C. C. Weaver ................ 670. 671, Querbeim Hardware Co .............................. 672, C. C. Woods .................. " Bixley & Co . ............... 673. 674. Werner & Hencke........ 67.5, " Contingent Expenses ... " B. Murman ................. 676, Union 1. .& F. Co........... 677. 678, Crescent Planing Mill 00 .............................. " A.B. Electric Co.:....... 679. 680, Crowder Bros............... oo 681. 0. C. Weaver.............. oo 682, B. Sidler .................... 683, Werner & Beneke ........ oo 684, G. N. Heimburger ..... ., 685, C. C. Woods .................. " Contingent Expenses ... 686, 687. Givan & Glenn ............ " C. C. Weaver .............. 688. oo 68:~. Bradbury Marble Co ... " Venice Mosaic Co........ 690, 691, E. H. Widdecombe ...... 541,

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12500 16000 20000 5950 12.5 00 85800 8000 5000 50000 100 00 225 00 15000 150 00 8995 11247 65000 100 00 50000 7500 15000 5000 12500 1,000 00 265 00 5000 5000 300 00 10800 12400 600 00 7500 14200 125 00 1,.100 00 10800 500 00. 109 28 291 15 50000 13000 21950 4000 100 00 600 00 10000 125 00 1.00000 4520 10000 27700 :)()OOO

3809

260

'. Appendix.

August

12, By Warrant No. 692, paid C. C. Weaver . 12, " "6!J3, " C. C. Weaver . 12, " 694, " C. C. Weaver . 17, .. 695, " C. C. Weaver . 22, .. 696. " Wm. Daman . 31, 697, " F. F. Hoffman . September 3, "698, " C. C. Woods . 3, " 699, " Contingent Expenses . 5. " 700. " Crescent Planinl{ Mill

. . . " " "Querheim Hardware Co .. 20, " "701, " Bradbury Marble Co . 20, " .. ' 705, .. Werner & Heneke .. 23, " " 706, .. J. R. McEwen & Sons.· 25, .. " 707, " Wm. Daman .. 28, .. "708, " Crowder Bros '" .. 30, Total amount warrants paid, October 1, 1900, to September 30, 1901. .. By amount transferred to K. T. Endowment Fund by order of Executive Committee, Janu· ary 5,1901 .. 30, ,By balance cash on band, current account . Total . 9. 10, 18,

•. 701, .. 702. '" 703,

" Louis Schaefer ",1. M. Bixler & Co

[Oct. S 275 00 10800 413 20 27645 40000 46745 12500 1,000 00 41040 11980 21800 72 10 30000 39965 ·2900 37650 206 110

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835,795 u3

7,000 00

9,704 53 :-. $52.50016

STATEMENT OF CASH AND SECURITIES FOR ACCOUNT OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TRIENNIAL ENDOWMENT FUND.

Cash transferred from current account $ 7,000 00 Henry County, Missouri, 3 bonds of $1,000 each. :\%................. 3,000 00 Henry County, Missouri. 4 bonds of $:'100 each, 5% . .. 2,000 00 Butler Loan and Trust Company, 1 bond (secured), 6% .'.... 1,00000 Jasper County, Missouri, Marion Township, 3 bonds of $500 each, 5%........... 1,500 00 Notes of Masonic Home borrowed from Knights Templar Endowment Fund. 23,000 00 Notes secured by. Real Estate, 6%......... 2.500 00 H. A. Benoist R. E. bonds, 10 of $1,000 each, 4X% lnt ~_ 10.000 J:l0 Total ,......... $50,000 00 I also hold note as follows, dated July 18,1900, of Jewish Hospital of St. Louis: $3,.500, due ,Tuly 18,1901; And notes signed Gussie M. Choisel, dated January 16, 1900: $2,000, due January 16, 1902. $60, due January 16, 1902. Fraternally submitted. F ..r. TYGARD, Treasurer. To the Boa·rd of Directors of Masonic Home of .Jl{is.~ouri: BRETHREN-I have examined the vouchers of your Treasurer. compared them with your Secretary's books, receipts and vouchers. and find his statement to your Body correct. Fraternally yours. . ARIE DE JONG. October 12, 1901. To the Board oj Directors oj Masonic Home oj Mis,~ouri: BRETHREN-I have examined the books of your Secretary. compared the vouehel's. bills, etc., with his books, as well as your Treasurer's reports and vouchers. and find his statement to your Body correct. . Fraternally yours. ARIE DE JONG. October l2. 1901.

261

1901.J

RECAPITULATION OF

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABUJ.JAR STATEMENT.

Chartered Lodges on the Rolls, October, 1900................. Ceased to exist during 1900-1901 Vacant numbers

564 2 7

555

Chartered Oct?ber 17, 1901

Total I..odges, 1901

562 MEMBERSHIP RETURNS.

Initiated 2,294 Passed 2,125 Raised................... Affilillted ~ '......................... Reinstated ..:........... Dimitted ~ 1,011 Suspended for unmasonic conduct................................................ 10 Suspended for non-payment ofdues...... 545 Expelled :.................. 30 Died :............................................................... 661 2,'lIJ7

Gain

2,085 863

366

3,314

1,057

NOTE.-The membership obtained from the reporting Lodges amounts to 34,529. There are six delinquent Lodges from which no returns have been received. Last year these Lodges returned 178 members. Estimating their membership at the same, the total membership will foot up 34,707.

LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS 0-F THE M. W. GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI,FRO~I ITS ORGANIZATlO~,

APRIL 23D, 1821..

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May, 1860 ,·M. H. McFarland * W. R. penick May, 1861... William R. Penick * John Decker May, 1862 'George Whitcomb * John H. Turner May, 1863 John H. Turner * Wm. N. Loker May, 1864 John :F. Houston * John D Vincil.. May, 11165 John F. Houston * John D. Vincil )[ay, 1866 John D. Vincil. W. E. Dunscomb Oct., 1867 W. Eo Dunscomb A. Rowley Oct., 1868 John D. Vin.cil. R. E. Anderson William D. Muir * T. E. Gll.rrctt Oct., 1869 Oct., 1870 Thomas E. Garrett. R. E. Anderson Oct., 1871. Thomlls E. Gll.rrett IR. E. Anderson Oct., 1872 Samuel H. Owens * J. E. Ryland Oct., 1873 R. E. Anderson John W. Luke Oct., 1874 John W. Luke * XenophonRyland Oct., 1875 James E. Cadle * Xenophon Ryland Oct., 1876 Xen. Ryland Thos. C. Ready Oct., 1877 '1'. C. Ready * Noah :i\1. Givll.n Oct., 1R78 Noah M. Givan Jos. S. Browne Oct., 1~79 IJos. S. Browne.: W. R. Stubblefield Oct., 1880 W. R. Stubblefield Alex..M. Dockery Oct., 1881. Alex. 11. Dockery Rev. Chas. C. Woods Chas. C. Woods Lee A. HaIL Oct., 1882 Oct., 1883 Lee A. HaIL * R. F. Stevenson Oct., 1884 Robert F. Stevenson.. James W. Boyd James W. Boyd George R. Hunt.. Oct., 1885 Oct., 1886 Gco. R. Hunt * W. M. Williams Wm. M. Williams James P. Wood Oct., 1887 Oct., 1888 James P. Wood * Theodore Brace Oct., 1889 Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker Oct., 1890 Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingram * Jno. R. Parson 'Oct., 1892 Jno. R. Parson Harry Keene Oct., 1893 jHarrY Keene *J. B. Thomas Oct., 1894 J. B. Thomas A. M. Hough Oct., 1895 A.:\1. Hough D. A. Jamison Oct., 1896 D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard Oct., 1897 F. J. Tygard E. F. All.en Oct., 1898 E. F. Allen C. H. Brlgg-s C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells Oct., 1899 Oct., 1900 Campbell Wells Joseph C. Finagin Oct., 1901. Jose~h C. Finagin John C. Yocum

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*.JOhnDecker ' *lsamuel M. Hayes *Geo. Whitcomb * A. L. :McGregor *,Wm. N. Loker * Samuel Russell * John D. Vincil.. A. L. ~[cGregor :A. L. McGregor· *IMartin Collins IMartin Collins R. E. Anderson * R. E. Anderson A. L. McGregor "'IT. E. Garrett I·wm. D. :Muir Wm. D .. :i\IUir *A.:NI. Dockery IAlex. M. DOckery lsamuel H. Owcns ISamuel H. Owens * John E. Ryland Samuel H. Owens * John E. Ryland John W. Luke *,Jas. E. Cadle *IJas. E. Cadle *Xenophon Ryland Jas. E. Cadle *IThos. C. Ready 'I Thos. C. Ready *·Noah M. Givan7 * Noah M. Givan M. G. Hubble 'Jos. S. Browne W. R. Stubblefield Wm. R. Stubblefield.. Jas. E. Carter J,as. ~. ~ar.ter 'r- * Alex. M. Dockery Chas. C. Woocis Lee A. HalL Lee A. Hall.......... .* Robt. F. Stevenson * Robt. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd James W. Boyd Geo. R. Hunt.. George R. Hunt * Wm. 111. Williams * Wm. M. Williams James P. Wood James P. \Vood * Henry L. Rogers * Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker ,Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram !B. H. Ingram · *IJno. R. Parson * Jno. R. Parson Harry Keene Harry Keene *IJ. B. Thomas J. B. Thomas A. M. Hough A. :i\1. Hough D. A. Jamison D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard F. J. Tygard IE. F. Allen E. F. Allen ,C. H. Briggs C. H. nriggs ~ I'camPbell \~el1s : Campbell Wells Joseph C. FmaglIl Joseph C. Finagin John C. yocum ..: IJOhn C. yoc:um wm. F. Kuhn : Wm. F. Kuhn ,LerOY B. Valliant

* Deceased. t Died August 11th, 1866, while in office. t Appointed August 13th, 1866, by John D. VincH, G. M. Died April 11th, 1877, while in office.

* John

D. Daggett..

* John D. Daggett..

* John

D. Daggett * John D. Daggett.. Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker * Wm. N. Loker * Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker * Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker * Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker * Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker Wm. N. Loker * John W. Luke ,; John W. Luke John W. Luke John W. Luke Samuel M. Kennard * Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard * Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard * Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard '" Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel 1\[. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard ISamuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard Samuel M. Kennard

*IA. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.* '" A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.'" * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivlln.* t * G. Frank Gouley.'!'! * G. F.. rank Gouley.* * G. Frank Gouley.* * G. Frank Gouley.* G. Frank Gouley.* * G. Frank Gouley.* * G. Frank GOUle y.. * * G. Frank Gouley.* * G. Frank Goulev.* * G. Frank GouleY.* II * John D. Vincil. * John D. Vineil. : John D. Vinc!l.. · John D. V1I1ell. * John D. Vinci!. John D. Vincil. John D. Vincil. John D. VincH. John D. Vincil. Joh11 D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci!.. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci\. John D. Vinci!. John D. Vincil. John D. Vinci!. jJOhn D. Vinci\. John D. Vinci!. John D. V!nc~l. !JOhn D. VlIlCl], John D. Vinci!. John D. Vinci\. IJOhn D. Vineil

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!I John W. Luke served, by appointment, as Grand Secretary. from April 11th, 1877, to October 11th, 1877, and/died October, 1888. 11' Died within one week after his installation. . tt There was no Communication in 1835, owing to the anti-masonic ** Withdrawn from Masonry. [ex<'itement.

OFFICERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY 22D, 182l

EDWARD BATES, Worshipful ltfaster. JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden. WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden. JOSEPH V. GARNIER. Treasurer. ABRAM BECK, Secretary.

O':l

ROLL OF uDEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. O~GAN::tZE:D

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COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS BY GEO. FRANK GOULEY, GRAND SECRETARY, 1876. REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO OCT, 1901, BY JOHN D, VINCIL, GRAND SECRETARY.

NAME OF LODGE. TOWN. COUNTY. STA D,\TE OF CHARTER. RE~!ARKS. . ----2 Joachim , Herculaneum Jefferson Mo Oct., 1820, by G.L. of Tenn I Arrested April 7, 1825. 3 Hiram.................. . St. Charles St. Charles Mo 1820, by G. L. of Tenn Surrendered April 4, 1826. 路1 Harmony Louisiana Pike Mo Oct. 11, 1821.. Surrendered April, 1825. 5 Taylor Springfield Greene Mo May 6, 1852 United with "United, NO.5." Alton Madison Ill April 3, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. 5 Olive BranCh 6 Unity Jackson Cape Girardeau .. 110 Nov. 25, 1821, disp. G. L. Ind. Surrendered January 7,1823. 7 Franklin Union Franklin Howard l\lo , April 3, 1822 Arrested December 20, 1831.7 Grover Calhoun Henry Mo May, 1852 Died 1860. 8 Vandalia Vandalia , Fnyette Ill , Octooer 8, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 18:l4. 9 Sangamon Springfield ,Sangamon Ill October 25, 1822 Arrested April 11, 1826. 10 Union Jonesboro Union IlL October 25, 1822 United, with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. 10 Shawnee New Santa Fe Jackson , l\fo May, 1858 'Surrendered 1863. , Chapel Hill Lafayette Mo May 6, 1852 Surrendered 1855. 10lChapel ll Eden Covington Washington :Ill October 9,1822 United with 1st G. 1" of Illinois, 1824. 13 Tucker Ste. Genevieve Ste. Genevieve !MO October 10)., 1826 Surrendered April 6, 1831. 14 Boonville ~ Boonville Cooper MO IAPril 3,18:.::7 Arrested October,3, 1838. 14 Auburn AuJ;>urn Lincoln ~(o May 8, 1852 Arrested Oct., 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G. M. 15 Central SmIthvIlle Clay 1\[0 )"Iay 6, 1852 Went down on account of war, 1861. 15 Perseverance ; : Louisiana ;.. Pike IJ\fo April 8, 1828 Arrested April 3, 1838. 16 Columbia Columbia Boone \MO October 5,1830 Arrested October 3, 1838. :l1 New London N.ew London ,'Ralls Mo October 5, 1837 Surrendered 1862, on account of war. 21 Greencastle Greencastle Sullivan \l\!o IJune 2, 1866 Arrested April, 1879. 12 Franklin Alton 'Madison Ill October 5, 1837 United withG. L. of Illinois, Oct., 1843. 23 Hiram St. Charles ISt. Charles l\Io IOctober 5, 1837 Arrested October 16, 1846. f'! Hrarmony 路路路 IJaCkSonville Mor&'an IlL October 2, !838 United with G.~L. of Illinois, 1840. . 2:\ "yaconda La Grange ,LeWlS ,MO June 10, 1853 Surrendered 18/6. 26 Springfield Springfield Sangllmon Ill October 8. 1839 United with G. L. of Illinois. 1840. 26 Ava :Ava :Douglas Mo ,October 13, 1887 ~ Arrested June, 1892, by B. H. Ingram G. M.

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IUnited with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. !Arrested by G. L. of Pennsylvania, 182·1. ,Arrested. jSUrrendered 18.60. surrelldered J>;nuary 28, 1860. Surrendered 186.3. !Surrendere~ October, 1882. IArresterl. lis/6. Isurrendered ~Iay, 1862. Surrendered 1866. Conso!. with Lafayette, No. 437, Feb., 1893.. ·.. ISurrendered 1863. :.. Arr. Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson. G. ~I. \Arrested 11;63. :Kew Ch!\-.rter ~8t)4 ~l2 No. 105. Arrested by G. L. of MI~SOl1n, ltll/. ,Surrendered July 28, 18/4. . ,Surrendered December, 1889. Arrested 1852. . Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.II.I. IArrested Aug. 23.1892, by B. H. Ingram, · · ·IArrested May, 1858. CU. M. Destroyed 1861, by war. ConsoJ. with C0r.rinthian Lodge, Ko. 265, '89. Surrendered 18<>6. Arrested 1895, by J. n. Thomas, G. ~L Arrested 1865. · ..· 'United to form G. L. of Kallsas. Arrested 1872. IConsolidated with Trenton Lodge, No. 111. 'Surrendered 1863. /Destro y ed 1861, by war. : Surrendered 1855. !Arrested by K F. Allen, G. :\1., 1898. Arrested 1861. . !Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hllll, G.lIl. United to form G. L. of Kansas. Destroyed 1861, by war. IUnited to form G. L. of Kansas. ·lsurrendered April, 1901. Made no returns. Destroyed 1861, by: war. lsurrendered Apnl25, 1885. Arrested .Tan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. ill. Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. lI1. Arrested May, !866. Surrendered 18<>7. II

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LlCklllg Lebanon New Cam.bria \Alexandnlt ,. Austin HannibaL Wellington I;\Iooresville IRichmond Civil Bend

Carro~1ton Versll.111es

Competition Leesville 3ed/;pvickville LOUIsville Dauphine Preston ::\Iacon II:ave SpringLumonte Ash Grove \TUScum1;>ia lI'ft. l\lonah St. Louis Greenfield j Browning IPiedmont Nevada jLincoln ,Brazeau

DEAD LODGES," ETc.-Continued.

COUNTY.

Carroll · Montgomery Montgomery Schuyler Schuyler Pulaski.. Ray Reynolds ILivingston Texas Laclede :vlacon Clark cas.s Marion Lafayette Livingston Ray Dll.viess carrOll ::\Iorgan Laclede 1 Henry ,B?llin g er Lmcolll Osage IHickory ;\Iacon IGreene IP.e.ttis Greene ,::\Iille.r : IHarnson St. Louis Citv ID. ade : Sullivan I'yayne Vernoll JBenton Perry

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I STATE.

DATE OF

~HARTER.

October 13, 18/1.. October 16, 1872 October 13. 18~.1.. October ]3, ]8il October, 1871, October 1H,)871 ~Io October, 18/1 Mo October 13,1887 Mo October 13, 1870 ~fo October 13.1871. I"10 October 12.1871.. ,l\]O IOctober 1:{, 1871.. 1~10 October13.1!571 ,\IO jOctOber 13,1871.. I:v.IO October 13,1871.. :'vlo October 13.1871.. Mo October 17,1878 .\10 October 13,1871.. ;\10 October ]7, 1878 1·'\.I.o IOctober 18Z2 MO jOctober 12,18/2 :vlo October 16, 18iL Mo.. ·.. ·.. IOctober 10. ]872 Mo October 14, 18~6 Mo October ]6,18/2 l\Io October 17,1873 :\10 October 13, l~l. 1"10 October 16,18/2 IMO October 16, ]872 ~.10 October 16,1872 : ::\10 October 13,1881. 1)10 October 16, l8~2 Mo October 16,18/2 l\Io IOctober 16, 187:! 'IOctober, 1873 .Mo October, 1873 Mo October 16, 18Z~ : Mo October 16, 18/:2 j MO joctober 16, 1872 1\10 October 17,1873

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RE~IARKS.

IArr. Jan. 14,1896, by A. i\I. Hough, G. M. Surrendered June, 1892. Ar. Sep~., 188.8, by W. ~I. W~lli?-ms, G. 1Yr ICon. wIth MIddle FabIUs, No. 244, Oct. 94. llconsol. 1881 with Glenwood. No. 427. . Arrested !?y Gr. Ma~ter T~gll.rd, I·'eb., ]898. Consol. WIth Clay, No. 20/, .June, 1899. ICOllSOI. with Hopewell, No. 239, May. 1899. !Consol. with Hale Lodge. 184, Oct.• 1887. !Arrested by Grand Longe, Ol·t. 2I. 1897. Consolidated with Laclede, Ko. 83, 1893. Surrendered October, 1900. Arrested Oct. 22.1896, by Grand Lodge. Arr. Aug., 1885. by R. F. Stevenson, G. 1YI. Consol. with Hannibal Lodge, No. 188. Destroyed by fire.December 19,1873. An. Aug., 1893. by John R. Parson, G. 1\1. Surrendered 18i6. Arrested Oct.. 1899. by E. F. Allen, G. 1\[, COIlSOl. with Waka!lda Lodge, 52:.,'80. Consol. WIth Versailles Lodge, No. 11/. Arrested March 29, 1890, by '1'. Brace, U. 1\r. Arrested Oct., 1880. by~the Gralld Lodge. IArr. March, ]897, by D. A. J~mison. G. l\I. Arr. Dec. ]896, by D. A. JamIson, G. M. Surrendered 1879. IConsol. with Urbana, N~:,..,421, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October, 1811. Arrested ]897, by D. A. Jamison. G. M. Arrested Oct..J878. by 1'. C. Ready. G. ::\.L Arrested ]897. by D. A. Jamison, G. 1\1. Arrested Octob~r, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Surrendered 18/9. Arrested 1887. by Geo. R. Hunt, G. :M. Consol. with 'Washington, No. 87, Dec. 1898. Surrendered August, ]89\l. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, b,y L. A. Hall, G.1\I. Surrendered March, 1892. IArrested May 21, 1884. by L. A. Hall, G.1\I. Surrendered April. 1893.

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ICllnnin~ham Silve.r Cl.~y ICentre VIew ·Butler : ILa Junta Clinton Green Ridge Pittsville

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~ IMO JOctober 17, 1873 N. Mex. October IZ, 18Z~ Mo ,October If, 18~;:s Mo October lv, 18/<1.. N.. ~Iex.IOctober15, 1874 Henry.:: illo October 15, 1874 Pettis :\Io October 15, 1874 Johnson Mo October.15, 1874 Loui~iana Pike Mo IOctober 12, ]876 Cla:k~o!1' Dunklin 1 i\Io ·······IOetober 15, 1890 Kase~ vIlle Macon Mo October 11, 1877 Guthridge Mills.. Chariton Mo October, 1882 E.'xeter .'. Barry IOctOber 12, 1882 Turney IClinton ,!\Io IOctober 11. 1883 Mexico Republic of Mex ico October 11, 18SS Walker : Vernon Mo October 1~. 18~7 Jackson ...1;\10 IOctober lv, 1890

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Chariton G.rant Johnson Bates

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fArrested November 7,1876. Sur. char. & unit. with G. L.of N. ~Iex., '82. Arrested by Grnnd MasteE..Brace,l\Ov.,18S9. Surrendered October, ]811. 1 United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Arrested 1~9, by J.P. Wood, G. ~I. ISurrendered 1879. IArrested J.875. IConsol. with Perseverance. No. 92,1890. I ~rr. Dec., 1894, by J. ~. Thomas, G. ill. ~urrendered Jan .. 1898. Surrendered March, 1899. j.-\rr. March, 1901, by Gmno MR.ster Wells. ,Surrendered ~ovelllber 18, 1895 'lsurrendered January 31, 189·1. Surrender.ed Febrl!ary 1,9,1898. With

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Appendix.

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DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAND' MASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

LODGES ACCORDIN(} 'fO DIS1'I{ICTS

FIRST DISTRICT. EDWARD HIGBEE, D. D. G. 1\1., LANCASTER.

County.

Clark do do do do do

No.

............................ ........................... ................... : ........................... ........................... ..........................

Scotland do Schuyler do do do

167 180 290 318 362 436

Name of Lodge.

Revere Des Moines Fairmount Eldorado Hiram Goth ic

Location.

Revere. Athens. Wyaconda. Luray. : Kahoka. Alexandria.

路 16 Memphis 72 Gorin :

: :

244 259 380 427

Middle Fabius Lodge of Love Queen City Glenwood

Memphis. Gorin. Downing. Lancaster. Queen City. Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. A. FISHER, D. D. G. M., LA BELLE.

Adair do do

105 Kirksville 319 Paul ville 366 Adair

KirksviIIe. Brashear. Kirksville.

273

Appendix.

1901 ] Second District Continued. J County.

No.

Knox do do do .. do

6 168 181 291 414

Ark Colony Novelty Edina Greensburg

Newark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg.

Lewis do do do do do

24 58 222 287 370 494

Wyaconda Monticello La Belle Craft "'Villiamstown . I ..ewistown

La Grange. Monticello. La Belle. . Canton. Williamstown. Lewistown.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

THIRD DISTRICT. JOHN J. DILLINGER. D. D. G. M., OWASCO.

Putnam......................... 171 Hartford do 206 Somerset do 210 Unionville Sullivan......................... do do do do do do

126 159 190 349 389 540

Hartford. Powersville. Unionville.

Humphreys Seaman Green City Putnam Pollock Arcana 路Winigan

Humphreys. Milan. Green City. Newtown. Pollock. Harris. Winigan.

. FOURTH DISTRICT. ED. M. ALLEN; D. D. G. M., TRENTON. .

Grundy do do ' do

111 Trenton 253 Laredo 423 Galt ~ 524 Spickardsville

Trenton. Laredo. Galt. Spickards.

Mercer -do

35 Mercer 258 Ravanna

Princeton. Ravanna.

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274

FIFTH DISTRICT. J. H. PRENTISS, D. D. G. M., BETHANY.

County.

No.

Harrison.... .. . do do do .: do do Gentry........................... do do do do do do do Worth do do do

97 128 257 328 395 556 21 109 125 127 252 332 377 447 66 88 198 321

Name oj Lodge:

Location.

Bethany Bethany. Lorraine Ridgeway. Lodge of Light Eagleville. Cainesville Cainesville. Hatfield Hatfield. Prairie Gilman City. Havana McFall. Stanberry '" Stanberry. Gentryville , Gentryville . Athens Albany. Alanthus : Alanthus Grove. Ryland Berlin. Ancient Craft King City. Jacoby - Darlington. Grant City Grant City. Defiance Sheridan. Allensville Allendale. .T onathan Denver.

SIXTH DISTRICT. "-

J08. E. REESE, D. D. G. M., MARYVILLE.

Nodaway....................... do do do :. do . do do do do do do do do do

50 165 196 201 289 301 329 442 465 470 472 474 507 511

Xenia Maryville Quitman Ravenwood Graham . W hitehalL Kennedy Burlington Gaynor City Nodaway Pickering Guilford Clearmont Skidmore

Hopkins. Maryville. Quitman. Ravenwood. Graham. Barnard. Elmo. Burlington Junct. Parnell. :.. Maryville. Pickering. Guilford. Clearmont. Skidmore.

Appendix.

1901.J

275

SEVENTH DISTRICT. W. E. GIERMAN, D. D. G. M., ROCKPORT.

No.

County.

Atchison........................ do . do do . Holt do do do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

157 200 358 483

North Star Sonora '" North-'\Vest Fai rfax '"

Rockport. VV'atson. Tarkio. Fairfax.

112 139 214 294

Maitland Oregon Forest City Mound City

Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. Mound City.

EIGHTH DISTRICT. B. }'. WATSON, D. D. G. M., ST. JOSEPH.

Andrew........................ â&#x20AC;˘ do do do do do do :

71 138 162 248 320 404 413

Savannah Lincoln Whitesville Rochester Amazonia Rosendale Valley

Savannah. Fillmore. Whitesville Helena. Amazonia. Rosendale. Bolckow.

Buchanan do do do do do do do do

10 22 78 150 189 238 331 376 508

Agency Wellington St. Joseph Birming Z'eredatha Rushville Charity King Hill Saxton

Agency. De Kalb. St. Joseph. Halleck. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. Adams. Saxton.

NINTH DISTRICT. l<~LMER MANN, D. D. G. M., CLARK3DALE.

De Kalb do. . do

124 Union Star 235 Weatherby 308 Parrott

Union Star. '\Veatherby. Maysville.

Appendix.

276 Ninth District Continued.) County.

No.

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Name of Lodge.

De Kalb do

317 Osborn 559 Clarksdale

Daviess.......................... do do do : ~ do .. . do do ;

15 65 106 285 488 500

Western Star Pattonsburg Gallatin Earl.. Lock Spring Jameson 564 Jamesport

Location.

Osborn. Clarksdale. "Winston. Pattonsburg. Gallatin. Coffeysburg. : Lock Spring. J arneson. Jamesport.

TENTH DISTRICT. C. W. CHASTAIN, D. D. G. M., PLATTSBURG.

Clinton.... do do do do

37 Hemple 62 Vincil. ,. 113 Plattsburg 397 Go,ver

506

Latbr~p

Hemple. Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Latbrop.

ELEVENTH DISTRICT. REUBEN BARNEY. SR., D. D. G. M., CHILLICOTHE.

Caldwell do do do do do do Livingston do do do do do do do

;

118 Kingston 135 ;Braym.er 224 Hamilton 232 Polo 334 Breckenridge 523 Kidder 561 Cowgill 89 Friendsbip 155 Spring Hill 170 Benevolence 333 Chillicothe

388 Cbula 434 Wheeling 1. ..•••••.• 505 Avalon ..: 539 Da,vn

Kingston. Braymer. IIamilton. Polo. Breckenridge'. Kidder. Cowgill. Cbillicothe. Spring Hill. Utica. Chillicothe. Chula. '''heeling. Avalon. I"udlow.

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Appendix.

1901.J

T·WELFTH DISTRICT. • C. C. BIGGER, D D. G. M., LACLEDE.

County. .

No.

Linn do do do do do do

: 82 86 227 233 325 481 510

Name of Lodge.

Jackson Brookfield Cypress Bucklin Dockery Marceline Biswell

Location.

'" ~

Linneus. Brookfield. Laclede. Bucklin. Mead ville. Marceline. Browning.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. SIDNEY R. WOOD, D. D. G. M., LA PIJATA.

Macon .. :........................ do do do do do

38 102 146 172 237 268

Callao Bloomington McGee Censer La Plata Lodge of Trutb

Shelby........................... do do do do

96 228 305 415 537

St. Andrew's Shelbina Clarence Hunnewell Betbel..

Callao. Bevier. College Mound. Macon. La Plata. Atlanta. Sbelbyville. Shelbina. :.Clarence. Hunnewell. Betbel.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. GEO. E.·MAYHALL, D. D. G. M., NEW LONDON.

Marion........................... 18 Palmyra do 28 St. J o~n do 188 Hannibal.. . do 502. Philadelpbia

Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelpbia.

Ralls.............................. 33 Ralls : do 302 Lick Creek do ; 307 New London

Centre. Perry. New London.

Pike.............................. do

Cyrene. Clarksville.

14 Cyrene 17 Clarksville

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Appendix.

278 Fourteenth District Continued.] County.

No.

Pike.............................. : do do do do

92 136 192 399 499

Name of Lod,qe.

Perseverance Phronix Frankford Pike Paynesville

Location.

Louisiana. Bo w ling Green. Frankford. Curryville. Paynesville.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. A. T. VAUGHN, D. D. G. M., PARIS.

Monroe.......................... 19 Paris Union do 23 Florida do 42 Middle Grove do . 64 Monroe do 91 Madison rio 223 Woodlawn do 240 Granville do 462 Santa Fe

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe City. Madison. 路Woodlawn. Granville. 3ant&. Fe.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. ED. T. MILTJER, D. D. G. M., BRUNSWICK.

Chariton........................ do . do do do do : do do do <10 ~

73 74 122 202 208 394 426 498 525 546

Eureka Warren : Triplett.. 'V estvi11~ Salisbury Dagan Rothville Pee Dee Cunningham Prairie Hill

Brunswick. Keytesville. Triplett. Westville. Salisbury. l\'1endon. Rothville. Musselfork. Sumne~.

Prairie Hill.

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. S. J. JONES, D. D. G. M.,路HALE.

CarrolL.......................... do do do do

39 52 101 216 249

De'Vitt.. vVakanda Bogard Hale Carroll

De路Witt. Carrollton. Bogard. Hale City. Norborne.

Appendix

1901.J seventeen th District Continued.] Oounty.

No.

Ray.............................. do do do do : do

57 309 322 338 393 444

279

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Richmond King Hiram Hardin Myrtle Bee IIive Ada

Richmond. Knoxville. Hardin. Millville. Lawson. Orrick.

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. B. P. FINLEY, D. D. G. M., LIBERTY.

C]ay do do do do do

31 49 193 207 311 438

Liberty , Haynesville Angerona Clay Kearney Temperance

Liberty. Holt. Missouri City. Excelsior Springs. Kearney. Smithville.-

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. A: J. COLMAN, D. D. G. M., PLATTE CITY.

Platte do do do do do do do

13 53 120 169 204 339 355 504

Barry 'V"eston Compass Camden Point.. Rowley Fidelity Adelphi Platte City

Barry. Weston. Parkville. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City.

T'VENTIETH DISTRICT. VAN F. BOOR, D. D. G. M., KANSAS CITY.

Jackson.................. do , do do do do do do

76 104 219 220 263 299 316 446

Independence Heroine Albert Pike Kansas City Summit.. Temple Rura1.. Ivanhoe

Independence. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Lee's Summit. Kansas City. Kansas City. :Kansas City.

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280 Twentieth District Continued. J County.

No.

Jackson do do do do do do .: do do

324 337' 340 391 392 501 522 547 563

Name of Lodge.

Location.

McDonald Blue Springs Westport Raytown Christian .. : Buckner Gate City South Gate york

Independence Blue Springs. ;W路estport. Raytown. Oak Grove. Buckner. Kansas City. : Kansas City. Kansas City;

TvVENTY-FIRS'l' DISTRICT. C. L. FROST, D. D. G. M., ODESSA.

Lafayette do do do do do

:....

61 149 364 437 464 476

"'\Taverly JA:~xington

Higginsville Lafayette Aul1ville Mount Hope

Waverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. LEWIS RICHARDSON, D. D. G. M.) NELSON.

Saline........ do do .. do do do do do do do

55 63 85 205 217 275 487 518 560 402'

Arrow Rock Cambridge l\liami. Trilumina Barbee Tranquillity Herndon Oriental Nelson Malta

TWENTY-THIRD

Arrow Rock. ' Slater. l\liami. ' Marshall. Sweet Springs Orearville. Herndon. Blackburn. Nelson. Malta Bend.

DJ~TRICT.

A. L. ROSS, D. D. G. M., VERSAILLES.

Cooper.... do do

36 Cooper Pleasant Grove 277 ",\Tm. D. Muir 14~

Boonville. Otterville. Pilot Grove.

281

Appendix.

1901.J Twenty-third District Continned.] County. No.

Cooper ~ do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

456 Wallace 503 Prairie Home

Howard do do do

. 4 Howard . 47 Fayette . 51 Livingston . 70 Armstron~

Morgan do

117 Versailles 250 Glensted

:.Bunceton. Prairie Home.

New Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. Armstrong. Versailles. Glensted.

T'VENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. WM. H. CARPENTER. D. D. G. M., CENTRALIA.

Boone do do do do do do do

59 67 114 156 174

Centralia Rocheport Twilight Ashland Sturgeon q36 Hallsville 356 Ancient Landmark 384 Boone;

Centralia. Rocheport. Columbia. Asn.land. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg. Cqlumbia.

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. FRANK R. JESSE. D. D. G. M., MEXICO.

Audrain................... do do ~ do : do " d~

Callaway........................ do :.................. do do do do

8i CentraL 115

266 354

491 544

Laddonia SociaL Hebron Vandalia Mexico

Williamsburg Fulton New Bloomfield 242 Portland 357 Aux Vasse 425 Cedar City -8

48 60

Young's Creek. Laddonia. Martinsburg. Mexico. Vandalia. Mexico. Williamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Readsville. Aux Vasse. Cedar City.

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282

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. P. P. ELLIS, D. D. G. M., NEW FLORENCE.

County.

No.

Montgomery do do do do do

178 194 246 261 457 492

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Griswold 'Vellsville Montgomery City Florence Jonesburg Daggett '"

Price's Branch. Wellsville. Montgomery City New Florence. J onesburg. McKittrick.

T'VENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. W.

Lincoln.......................... do do do do do do do

POWELI~.D.

D. G.1I1., TROY.

34 Troy 75. Silex 141 Chain of Rocks 199 New Hope 270 New Salem 409 Louisville 473 Nineveh 558 Moscow

Troy. Silex. Owen. Elsberry. Argentville. Louisville. Olney. Moscow Mills.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. AUGUST E. HUCKER, D. D. G. M.. ST. CHARLES.

St. Charles..................... 46 Wentzville do 241 Palestine do 260 Mechanicsville

路Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville.

Warren

'Vright City.

:...

11 Pauldingville

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. E. E. CAD DING, D. D. G. M., SEDALIA.

Pettis do

236 Sedalia 272 Granite

Benton do

378 Warsaw 418 Clear Creek

Scdalia. Sedalia. 'Varsaw. Palo Pinto.

283

Appendix.

1901.J Twenty-ninth District Continued.] Ko. County.

Johnson do do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

245 Knob Noster 262 ·Holden 265 ' Corinthian

274 'Cold Spring 280 Lodge of Peace 313 Kingsville 428 Pittsviilc

!:ocalion.

Knob Noster. Holden. Warrensburg. Leeton. Chilhowee. Kingsville. Pittsville.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. EDWIN G. McGEE. D. D. G. M.• JEFFERSON CITY.

Cole.............................. 43 Jeffcrson do 90 Russellville 211 Hickory Hill.. do

Tefferson City. Russellville. Hickory Hill.

Miller do do do

134 Olean 203 Brumley 381 Ionia 410 Iberia

Olean. Brumley. Eldon. Iberia.

56 Tipton 183 California 295 1\foniteau 553 {;]arksburg

Tipton. California. Jamestown. Clarksburg.

Moniteau do do do . Osage do

185 326

Chamois Linn

Chamois. Ijnn.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. JOHN ISBELL, D. D. G. M.• WASlIINGTON.

Franklin........................ \ do do do do do Gasconade.....................

27 Evergreen Sullivan Hope

69 251 363 534

New Haven. Sullivan. 'Vashington. Robertsville. Pacilic. St. Clair.

Fratern~l..

Columbia 541 Franklin 37 Hermanll

Hermann.

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28.4

THIR'l'Y-SECOND

DISTRICT~

R. W. McMULLIN, D. D. G. M .• HILLSBORO.

No.

uJttnty.

Jefferson do do

Name of Lodge.

119 De Soto 164 Joachim 256 Shekinah

Washington................... 12 Tyro 131 Potosi.. do .. do 143 Irondale

Location.

De Soto. Hillsboro. Festus.

' , ;

226 Saline

Ste. Genevieve

Caledonia. Potosi. Irondale. St. Mary's.

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT. WM. A. HALL, D. D. G. M .•

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 Missouri ' Meridian 3 Beacon 9 George \Yashington 20 St. Louis 25 Naphtali.. 40 Mount Moriah .. · 79 Polar Star 121 Erwin 163 Occidental 179 Pride of the 'Yest.. 218 , Good Hope 243 Keystone 267 Aurora 282 Cosmos 323 Corner Stone 353 Benton 360 Tuscan '416 Cache 420 Itaska J :. 443 Anchor 445 West Gate 460 Lambskin 520 Clifton Heights 550 Rose Hill.. ~

ST. LOUIS. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. I ouis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. J..ouis.

Appendix.

1901.J Thirty-third District Continued. ) County.

St. Louis County . do ............. do do do ............ do ............. do

No.

285 Location.

Name oj Lodge.

Bonhomme Bridgeton Webster Groves l\ieramec Fenton Kirkwood 542 Ferguson

45 80 84 95 281 484

Ballwin. Bridgeton. Webster Groves. Eureka. :.Fenton. Kirkwood. Ferguson.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. T. R. GIBSON, D. D. G. M., STEELVILLE.

Crawford do

77 Lebanon 312 Cuba :

Steelville. Cuba.

Dent

225 Salem

Salem.

Maries...... do

94 Vienna : 531 Lane's Prairie

Vienna. Vichy.

Phelps do do

213 Rolla 230 St. James ..~ .' 347 Spring Creek

Rolla. St. James. Edgar SpringS.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. JOHN E. GLASS, D. D. G, M., FREEMAN.

Cass do do do do do do ..: do do do

54 147 276 348 372 386 450 451 480 485

Index Cass Grand River Wadesburg Nonpareil.. Dayton Belton Raymore : Jewel.. Coldwater

Garden City. Harrisonville. Freeman. Creighton. East Lynne. Dayton. Belton. Raymore. Pleasant Hill. Drexel.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. W. ROSS, D. D. G. M.. BUTLER.

Bates.: do

130 Hume ' 140 Papinville

Hume. P~pinville.

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Thirty-sixth District Continued. ) No. County. Bates~

do do do do do

254 3-11 350 368 479 554

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Name of Lodge.

Location.

Butler Rockville Tyrian Crescent HilL Rich HilL Foster

Butler. Rockville. J ohnstown. Adrian. Rich Hill. Foster.

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. GEO. H. DANIEf'" D. D. G. M., OSCEOLA.

Henry do . do do do : do do do

St. Clair do do do do '

29 286 343 408 548 552 557 562

路Winusor Urich Agricola Montrose Clinton Calhoun Blairstown Deepwater

Windsor. Urich . Petersburg. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater.

273 342 403 412 419

St. Clair Circle Lowry City Appleton City Star

Osceola.路 Roscoe. Lowry City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. H. T. WRIGHT, D. D. G.

Camden do

~r.,

LEBANON.

152 Linn Creek 433 Mack's Creek

Linn Creek. Mack's Creek.

Laclede.......................... 83 Laclede do 432 Competition do 528 Con'vay

Lebanon. Competition. Conway.

Pulaski do do

Dixon. '"\Vaynesville. Ricbland.

346 Arlington 375 路Waynesville 385 Richland

287

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THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. WILLARD B. DUNNEd'AN, D. D. G. M.; BOLIVAR. County.

No.

Dallas : do do Hickory.......... do Polk : do do do do do :

361 396

421 279 288 44 144 160 195 431 467

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Riddick 'Vestern Light.. Urbana Hogle's Creek Hermitage Fair Play Modern Plea:sant Bolivar Cement Pleasa.nt Hope

Buffalo. Louisburg. Urbana. . Wheatland. Hermitage. Fair Play. H umansville. Morrisville. Bolivar. Half 'Vay. Pleasant Hope.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. T. N. WOODRUFF, D. D. G. M., STOCKTON.

Cedar ~ do do do .' Dade.............................. do do do do

2SS Stockton 315 Jerusalem 373' Amity

482 87 359 405 458 521

Clintonville 'Vashington Garrett Everton Melville.. : Lockwood

Stockton. ,Jerico. Filley. Eldorado Springs. Greenfield. Arcola. Everton. Dadeville. Lockwood.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. R. L. WARDIN. D. D. G. iii., NEVADA.

Vernon do do do do do Barton do do do

303 371 448 490 493 ; 495 187 292 475 516

Osage Sheldon: Schell City Montevallo Vernon : Unity Hermon Lamar Golden Milford

Nevada. Sheldon. Schel1 City. Montevallo. Bronaugh. Richards. Liberal. Lamar. Golden City. Milford.

•

["Oct.

Appendix.

288

FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT.

•

HARMON CLINE, D. D. G. M., JOPLIN.

County.

No.

Jasper........................... do : do do do do do do do

197 293 335 345 398 401 471 512 549

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Carthage Carthage. Sarcoxie Sarcoxie. Joplin Joplin. Fellowship Joplin. Jasper.............•.........Jasper. Carterville Carterville. MineraL Oronogo. 'Webb City WTebb City. Carl Junction Carl Junction.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. '.r. G. GOLDSMI'l'H. D. D. G.M., SPRINGFIELD.

Greene do do do do do do do

5 7 100 271 297 422 449 497

United O'Sullivan Ash Grove Solomon Ozark : Gate of the Temple Bois D'Arc Straflord

Springfield. 'Valnut Grove. Ash Grove. Springfield. Fair Grove. Springfield. Bois D'Arc. Strafford.

Webster do do do do do

98 300 439 459 4T 529

Vlebster Doric Mount Olive Hazel\'·lOod Henderson Niangua

l\1arshfield. Elkland. Marshfield. • Seymour. Henderson. Niangua.

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. ROBERT LAMAR, D. D. G. M.,HOUSTON.

Douglas. 00 do Texas do do

;

26 182 382 116 145 177

Ava Pilot Knob Mt. Ararat Barnes Latimer Texas

A va. Richville. Topaz. Cabool. Licking. Houston.

f289

1901.J Porty-jmtrth Dist1'ict Continued.] County. No..

Texas do

Wright do do

Narne oj Lodge.

469 Plato ' 555 Summerville 158 Mountain Grove 411 Joppa 543 Mansfield

Locat路wn.

Plato. Summerville. Mountain Grove. Hartvil1e. Mansfield.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. 'r. W. Carter

COTTON, D. D. G. lIL, VAN BUREN.

509 ~

Reynolds do Shannon do

Van Buren

Nan Buren.

239 Hopewell 455 Barnesville

Lesterville. Ellington.

13i Delphian 430 'Winona ,

Birch Tree. Winona.

. FORTY路SIXTH DISTRICT. W. J. MARSHALL, D. D. G.l\1., DOE RUN.

Iron.............................. 133 Star of the 'Vest.. do 351 Mosaic :

Ironton. Belleview.

Madison........................ 110 Marcus

Fredericktown.

St. Francois......... do : do do do do do

Bismarck. Farmington. Desloge. Libe路rtyville. Bonne Terre. Blackwell. Doe Run.

41 132 154 234 424 535 551

Bismarck Farmington Ionic St. Francois Samaritan Blackwell Pendleton

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. F. A. KAGE, D. D. G. l\f., CAPE GIRARDEAU.

Bollinger do do

Cape Girardeau do do I

G. L. Ap.-19.

410

417 'Vhite Water Trowel.. 545 Zalma

Laflin. Marble Hall. Zalma.

93 St.-Marks 103 'West View 191 'Vilson

Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas.

Appendix.

290

[Oct

Forty-seventh District C:onUnllcd.]

County.

No.

Cape Girardeau do Perry Stoddard do do

221 441

Name of Lodge.

Mystic Tie Excelsior

Locatwn.

Oak Ridge. Jackson.. .

'" :: 153 Bloomfield Lakeville 532 Dexter 489

;

Bloomfield. Bell City. Dexter.

FORTY路EIGHTH DISTRICT. JAS. A. BOONE, D. D. G. M., CHARLESTON.

Mississippi do

330 Bertrand 407 Charleston

Bertrand. Charleston.

Scott do do

184 Morley 306 Ashlar 310 Sikeston

Morley. Commerce. Sikeston,.

FORTY-~INTH

DISTRICT.

.JOHN R.POOL, D. D. G. M., CARDWELL.

Dunklin _do do do do New Madrid do do Pemiscot 00

68 212 215 231 406 166 176 429 454

461

Kennett Four l\1ile Hornersvillc Cardwell Malden Portage路ville Point Pleasant.. New Madrid Cecil Caruthersville

Kennett. Campbell. Caruth. ~.Cardwel1.

Malden. Portageville. Point Pleasant. New Madrid. CottoJlwood Point. Caruthersville.

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. LEE W. COTTON, D. D. G.M., PIEDMONT.

Butler Ripley do do Wayne do

209 304 314 369 107 526

Poplar Bluff Faithful.. .' Pine Composite : Greenville 'Vayne

Poplar Bluff. Fair Dealing. Pine. Doniphan. Greenville. Piedmont.

Appendix.

1901.J

~fJl

FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. GEO. E. MATTHEWS. D. D. G. M.• WEST PLAINS.

County.

No.

Howel!.. do Oregon do do do Ozark do do do

327 536

255 374 387 463

298

365

~ .. 435 496

Name of Lodge.

Mt. Zion Ingomar Alton 'Wilderness ·Woodside Cl1fton Sampson Bayou Rockbridge Robert Burns

Location.

West Plains. Willow Springs. Alton. Wilderness. Thomasville. Thayer. Lutie. Bakersfield. Rockbridge. Gainesville.

FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT. JOHN S. TAYLOR. D. D. G. M., OZARK.

Christian do do Taney do do

29G Sparta 352 Friend 379 Billings 229 Claflin :!64 Kirbyville 4·53 Forsyth

Sparta. Ozark. Billings. Protem. Kirbyville. Forsytb.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. JOlIN E. ADA~IS0N, D. D. G. M., MT. Vl':RNON.

Barry do do . do do

129 Monett 148 Purdy 367 Barry 383 Pythagoras 517 Seligman

Lawrence do , do do . .. do I

:.... .99 l\it. Vernon 269 Rock Prairie 278 Avilla 284 Canopy 390 Marionville '"

...

Monett. Purdy. Washburn . Cassville. Seligman. Mt: Vernon. LawrenceQurg. Bowers Mills. Aurora. Marionville. •

292

Appendix.

l!'ijty-third District Continued.) County.

Lawrence do . do Stone do

No.

[Oct.

Name of Lodge.

Decatur 452 erona 468 Red Oak

400

515 Galena 519 Crane

: "-

Location.

Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak. Galena. Crane.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. M. RITCHEY, D. D. G. M., NEOSHO ..

McDonald路 do do do do Newton do do do

108 Pineville 173 PowelL 466 Southwest.. 533 Comfort 5'38 Stella

'175 247 478 530

路

Newton Neosho: Racine Ritchey

Pineville. Powell. Southwest City. Rocky Comfort. Stella. Newtonia. Neosho. Seneca. Ritchey.

FIFTY路FIFTH DISTRICT.

H. A. HAH'IELD, D. D. G. M., MOBERLY.

Randolph....................... do do do do do do

30 Huntsville 151 Milton ; 161 Clifton Hill.. 186 Morality

344 Moberly Cairo., 527 Higbee

486

Huntsville. Firth. Clifton Hill. Renick. Moberly. Cairo. Higbee.

Appendix.

1901.J

~93

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., October 17, 1901.

To the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri, A. F. <£ A. M.:

Your Committee on Credentials res~ecthJlly reports that there are represented at this session of the Grand Lodge 357 Lodges. and that there arc enrolled 20 Grand Officers. 16 Past Grand Masters, 21 Grand Representatives, 149 Past Masters, 33 District Deputy Grand Masters, and 9 District Deputy Lecturers. [Those marked with an asterisk (*) are proxies.]

Lodge.

No.

MISSOURI.

l\iERIDIAN

BEACON.• :

HOWARD .......•...................

4 5 6 7 8 9

UNITED

ARK

O·SULLIVAN

WILLIAMSBURG

GEO. VVASHINGTO~

PAULDINGVILLE

TYRO

RISING SUN

11 12 13

15 16

PALMYHA

17 18

P.\RIS UNION

WESTERN STAR

MEMPHIS

CLARKSVILLE

R,epresentative. Thomas A. Bell, W. M. Charles McLean, S. W. Taylor B. Wyrick, J. W. Henry L. Recker, W. M. Alfred G. Boettger, S. W. Henry D. M. Doermey, J. W. Frank L. Magoon, W. M. Geo. W. Strodtman. J. S. C. Lee, W. M. G. W. Custer, S. W. 1. W. McLillan, W. M. W. R. Watson. 'V. M. R. N. Crews, W. M. W. L. LaBarge, W. M. Albert L. Marion, S. 'V. E. A. Fluesmeier, W. M. Geo. C. Loomis, W. M. Geo. W. Sutton, 'V. M. R. L. Samuel, S. W. . James K. Bradford, J. W. R. W. Campbell, W. M. Nat. T. McKee, S. W. O. F. Pike, J. W. Geo. H. Ferree, W. M. John J. Suter, W. M. W. S. Coffman, S. W. and act. W. M. W. 'V. Allen, J. W.

'V.

Appendix. Lodge. NAPIITALI.........................

20 25

ST. LOUIS

No.

AVA

ST. JOHN

WINDSOR

28 29

LIBERTy

30 31

HUMPHREyS

RALLS •... :

33 34 35 36

HUNTSVILLE

TROy

MERCER

COOPER

CALLAO

DE'VITT

38 39

MT. MORIAH

BISMARCK JEFFERSO~

BONHOllIME

:FAYETTE

45 47 48

FULTON

HA YNESVII,LE

XENIA

LI\·INGSTON

WAKANDA

INDEX

CENTRALIA

NEW BLOO)IFmLD

VINCIL......

CAMBRIDGE ........•............... 1\tJ:ONROE

PATTONSBURG GRANT CITy

, 49 50 51 .52

. ;

ROCHEPORT

!ZENNETT

54 59 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68

Rep1·esentative. J. J. Jacobs, W. M. 'Verner Hencke, W. M.. "Vm. Ramsey, S. W. Lewis Maas, S. W. H. S. Wilson, 'V. M, Martin Phelan. S. W. George B. Sturgis, 'V. M. L. J. Jennings, J. W.* .J. R. Malve, W. M.* John S. Garth, "V. M.* T. J. Stuart, W. M. Benj. C. Briggs. W. M. L. Pendleton, W. M. S. H. Allen, W. M. W. F. Johnson, W. M. W. A. Mathis. W. M. T. W. Avery, W. M. 'Vm. A. Hoffman, W. M. Louis E. Vogelsang, S. W. Wm. Hilkerbaumer, J. ,V. C. T. Tullock, W. M.* 'V. A. Clark, W. M. D. C. Weatherby, S. W. J. ,"V. Brewer, W. M. W. F. Mitchell, J. W. C. H. Richmond', W. M. A. J. Eby. W. M. Fred 'Vooldridge. "V. M. Gustav RaIl, W. M. W. R. Painter, W. M.-:<J. W. Poland, J. W. J. E. Brasfield, W. M. Wm. H. Carpenter, W. 1\1:.* T. W. Lynes, S. 'V. H. Walmsley, W. l\:1. W. R. Rhoades, W. M. J. H. McClintic, W. M H. \V. Wood, J. W.?: Thos. H. Beggs, W. M. J. V. Davidson, W. M. J aa. M. McKee, W. M. D. B.'Pankey, "V. M.*

[Oct.

Representative.

Lodge. SULLIVAN

No. 69

ARMSTRONG SAVANNAH EUREKA : \VARREN INDEPENDENCE

: :

I.JEBANON

.. .. .. .. . .

ST. JOSEPH

, POLAR STAlL CENTRAL JACKSON

.. .. ..

LACLEDE

'VEBSTERGROVES

1\IIA~II

BROOKFIELD

. .. .. ' .. .. . .

\V ASHINGTON

FRIENDSHIP RUSSELLVILLE PERSEVERANCE ~ ST. 1\IARKS . \TJENNA

: ;

.. . .

WEBSTER 1\1:'1'. VERNON BOGARD

. . .

l\1:ERA~JEC

BETHANy

295

Appendix.

1901.J

BLOOMINGTON \VEST VIEW HEROINE : KIRKSVILLE GALLATIN

. .. . : . ..

Walter P. Mattox, W. M. Johl). T. Williams,J.·W. 70 A. 1\1. Shears, 'V. M.* 71 A. J. Lambright, W. M. n Geo. W. Rucker, W. M.* 74 J.?l1. Mason, W. M. 76 . A. M. Woodson, W. M::+ 77 Thos. R. Gilson, W. M. W. M. Wright, J. W. 78 Thos. E. George, 'V. M. Fred Arnhold, S. W. F. R. Hanna, J. W. 79 F. R. L. Jones, W. M. 81 F. A. Edwards, W. M. 82 E. D. Standley, W. :i\f. S. L. Bradley, J. W. 83 John W. Farris. W. 1\1.* A. N. Martin, J. W. 84 L. F. Booth, W. M. 85 J. M. Myers, J. W. 86 H. H. Pratt, W. 1\-1::' 87 E. M. Kimber, W. M. 89 Robert Miller, W. M. 90 'V. A. Stark,.J. W.* 02 J. A. Tboma~on, W. M.* . 93 J. M. Wilson, S. W. ·M. A. Grissom, J. W. 94 B. F. Branson, S.'W . 95 J. 1\1. Horn, W. M. 97 W .•J. Nally. W. M. J. H. Prentiss, S. \V." F. K. Cuddy, J: W." 98 G. W. Moore,W. 1\1.* \ 99 Chas. A. McCanse, W. M. 101 W. C. Baird, W. M. V irgie Conkling,' S. vV.* 102 Geo. F. Brewington, W. M. 103 E. R. Miller, W. 1\1. 104 T. H. McNeil, W. M. 105 G. A. Goben, W: M. 106. 'V. E. Wampler, W. M. 1. J. Vogelgesang, S. W.

[OcL

Append~x.

296 Lodge.

.Representative.

No. 107 T. B. Gross, 'V. M. .109 1. W. Hatheway, W. M:xMARCUS .:.......................... 110 E: L. Purcell, W. M. C. W. Brown, S. TUENTON 111 Ed M. Allen, W. M. MAITLAND......................... 112' John B. Ross, W. M. PLATTSBURG....................... 113 C. W. Balster, W. M.* TWILIGHT 114 W. W. Paynp, W. M. LADDONIA 115 E. J. Shobe, Vl. M. VERSAILLES 117 John F. Gibbs, W. M. John H. Holloway, S. W. KINGSTON llS J. H. Botthofl, W. M. Geo. Armstrong, S. W.* DESOTO................ 119 Charles E. Pyle, W. 1\1. C01l1PA~S 120 J. P. Tucker, W. M.* John G. Hayes, S. W.. ER'YIN 121 J. M. Friedr~ch, 'yo M. HERMANN. 123 A. B. Walker, W. M. UNION STAR 124 Sam B. -Kirtly, W. M. GENTRyVILLE......... 125 J. E. Copelin, S. W.* SEAMAN............................. 126 J. A. Niblo, W.'M.* G. R. McCullough, S. W:* Clyde Sorrell, J. W.* ATHENS 127 M. G. RatlifIe. 'V. 1\1;•• l\{ONETT...................... 129 Sig Solomon, W. M. POTOSI :.................. ·131 Henry C. Bell. W: M. F ARlIlINGTON !... 132 W. M. Harlan, W. M. , STAR OF THE 'VEST........ 133 Wm. R. Edgar, W. M. PH<ENIX 136 .Tames M. Hawkins, W. M. OREGON : :........... 139 S. F. O'Fallon, W. M: CHAIN OF ROCKS .. ....... 141 A. Krambeck, S.W. IRONDALE.......................... 143 J. W.Geargain, W. M. :l\10DERN 144 O.•J. McLane, W. M. • LATIMER ;-......... 145 T. B. Mitchell"W. M. MCGEE ·................ 146 J. Kinkade, W. M. CASS...... . 147. W. H. Barrett, S.'W.* PURDy.............................. 148 A. M. Gurley,' W. M.* LEXINGTON ~.................. 149 R. F. Norfolk, W. 1\1. BIR:\UNG 1.'50 'V. B. Bass, W. M. 1\1rLTON 151 C. W. Grimes, W. M.* Jason Moberly, S. W. P. D. Myers,.T. W.* GUEENVILLE

STA NBERRY

"T.

Representati'Ve.

Lodge. LINN CREEK

C\o.

BLOO~IFIELD.......

ASHLAND

' ..

MOUNTAIN GROVE............... GREEN CITy....................... CUFTON HILL.................... OCCIDENTAL

l\'IAR~·VILLE

REVERE.................... COLO::-lY.................... HART:FORD CENSER STURGEON...........

L......

NEWTON TEXAS:

:............

GRISWOLD.......................... PRIDE OF THE WEST............

DES MOINES.......

. ..•.....

CALIFORNIA......... l\fORLEY . . . MORALITY . HANNIBAL......................... ZEREDATIIA......

PUTNAM..........

WILSON FRANKFORD....................... ·WELLSVILLE BOLIVAR

;~ .. \..............

CARTHAGE

:..............

'yESTVILLE

:...............

ROWLEy............................ TRII,UM INA

SOMERSET

~97

Appendix.

1901.J

: ..

152 J. 'V. Vincent, W. M. 153 jasper N. Punch, W·. M. 156 E. T. Gilpin,S. W. 158 C. A. Swenson, W. M. 159 .T. W. Wood, W. 1\1:'. H. O. Woy, J. W.* 161 J. W. Graves,·W. M.* 163 John~. Wankelman, W. M.

165 167 168 171 172 174 175 177 178 179

180 183 184 186 188 189

190 191 192 • 194 195 197 202 204 .205

'206

John D. Hamilton, S. W. Clarence L. Alexander, J. W. Jacob Avalt, W. M. J. F. Shepherd, S. W. M. F. Wright, W. M. Ed Wyckoff, W. M. George W. Butler, W. M.* J. W. Hulett, W. M. D. L. Weems, 'V. M. 'V. E. Barton, W. 1\1. .T. R. W. Cook, W. M. J no. S. Menefee, W. M. E. H. Michel, S. W. 'V. L. Whipple, J. W. 1. J. 'Wilson, W. ,M. Louis W. Barton, 'V. M. C. D. Harris, 'V. M. F. K. Collins, W. M . Abner S. Smith, S. W. Geo. Rees, ,Y. M ;,. J. W. Castle, S. W. David T. Critchisn, J. W. A. J. Wells, W. M.* G. H. Sample, 'V. M. J. E Lucas, W. M. C. D. Reed, "V. M. J. M. O'Kelley, W. M. A. L. McCawley, J. W. N. J. Underwood, W. M. M. H. Moore, W. M.* J. E. Ragsdale, W. M. T. W. Hunter, S. ,Y.· John R. Sparks,.J. W.* Thomas P. Draper, 'V. M. I

29:3

Ar)pendix. Ladye.

Rep1'esentative. No. 207

CLAY ·

208 209 210

SALISBURy............... POPLAR BLUFF. UNIONVILLE

..•

:................

'FOUR MILE......

212

ROLLA..............................

213 215 216 217 218 219 220

I-IORNERSVILLE.................... HALE BARBEE................ GOOD HOPE....................... ALBERT PIKE..................... KANSAS CITy ... :.................

1\1 YSTIC Tu!:.........................

LA HELLE

.221 222 224 22.) 226 227

HAMILTON.....

SALE]\[ SALINE

;..........

CyPRESS............................ SHELBINA

ST. JAMES......................... CARDWELL

POLO

:...................

BUCKLIN •.... ~

ST. FRA~COI~

:.......

WEATHERBy.... SEDALIA......

PLATA.....................

228 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 ~37

RUSHYlp,~;

238

HOPEWELl,

239

rALESTI~E PORTLAND

:........

[Oct.

241. 242

G. P. Ijngenfelter, S" "V. W. A. Craven, J. 'V. W. S. Green, W. 1\1. 'V. S. Randall, W. M. T. B. Valentine; W. M. Lee T. Robison, S. 'V.* W. D. Lasswell, 'V. ~I. F. A. Bristol, S. W . .T. S. McElyea, J. W. 'V. D. Jones, W. 1\1. A. A. Caneer, W. M.* Fred S. Hudson, W.1\1.';.T. E. Barnett, W. M. .las. W. Baldwin, W. 1\1.'" Arnold Shanklin, W. M.";Edwin A. Krauthoff, W. 1'1'1. M. H. De Vault, En W.* John C. H~mes,.J. W. 'V. J. Roberts, W. M. D. H. Wilson, 'V. M. Geo. F. Rogers, 'V. !Il.* A. E. Dye, W. 1\1. Edward Schaaf, W. M. John Helrick,·"V. M. Z. T. Standly, .T. ·W.* A. F. Hinggins, J. W.· H. E. Emory, W. 1\1. J. S. Culbertson, S. W. H. Winger, W. M. Geo. T. Bell, S. W·. C. J. Sandberg, "V. M.* Finley McClure, W. M. E. E. Codding, \V. :M:. J. West Goodwin, S. W. Geo. P. Brewington, -.T. W. S. B. "Vells, \V. M. 1. G. Fowler, S. W. W. E. Sizemore, W. M.* .T. C. McHenry, S. W. Robt. W. Schmoldt, W. M. S. T. McMillin, .J. W. Wm. :Machin, S. W.

.M"

Appendix.

1901.J Lodge.

2.99 Representative.

No.243 . John H. Nagel, S. W. Gus,F. Scharr, J. W. MIDDLE F ABruS . 244 W.T. Cowell, J. W. 245 Geo. J. Taylor, \V. M. KNOB NOSTER . MONTGOMERY CITy .. 246 Vv. B. M. Cook, W. M.* 247 J. ·W. Z. Withrow, S. 'V.-::· NEOSHO . ROCHESTER .. 248 Jas. "V. Yates, W. M. CARROLL .. 249 J. M. Goodrich, W. M. GLENSTED : . 250 L. B. Hawks, W. M. HOPE .' . 251 B. T. Bailey, S. W. BUTLER . 254 'John S. Francisco, W. M. ALTON . 255 .J. A. Rice, W. M. SBEKINAH .. 256 .A. A. Smith, S. W. .J ohn Keating, J. W. RAVANNA . 258 D. M. Foster, W. M. MECHANICSVILLE . 260 1. P. Rouen, W. M. John W.-Ooshow, J. W:* FLORENCE : . 261 B. F. Holcombe, W. M. A. H. Kallmeyer, J. W. 262 •A. E. Mayhew, W. M. HOLDEN . CORINTHIAN . 265 i. J. Schofield, W. M. SOCIAL . ·266 Wm. G. Pike, W. M. AURORA , .. 267 J. T. Wright, W. M. ROCK PRAIRIE.................... . 269 A. L.,Williams, W. M. NEW SALEM , 270 Beverly Duey, W. M. Henry J. Mutb, S. 'V. SOLOMON . 271 Charles J. Wright, "V. M. GRANITE .. 272 James C. Parmerlee, W. M. ST. CLAIR . 273 Geo. H. Daniel, W. ]\,1. COLD SPRING " 274 S. H. Elliott, W. M. TRANQUILLITy . 275 B. B. Davis,W. M. GRAND RIVER . 276 J. E. GlasB, W. M. Cbas. C. Bundy, J. ""V. 'VlI[, D. MUIR . 277 W. A. Scott, W. M. J. W. McCutcber, S. W. E. H. Harris, .Tr., .T. W.* HOGLE'S CREEK .. 279 Harry Kinney, J. W. LODGEOF PEACE . 280 F. W. Sweeney, W. M. , COSMOS . ~82 Cbas. H. Dixon, W. M. Victor H. Falkenhainer, J. ""V. STOCKTON .- 28:3 C. R. Church, M. ""V. A. Cavender, S. W. KEYSTONE

"V.

'300

Appendix. Lodge. .

Rep1'esentative.

C.A~opy.

,. ~o. 284

EARl,...... URICH

CRAFT

EDINA

. LAMAR

SARCOXIE lVIOUND ClTY

. ..

MONITEAU

OZARK

TE~lPLE

DORIC

' ..

OSAGE .. :

;

FAITHFUL .. :

CLARENCE

ASHIJAR NEW

LONDO:'\

PARROTT •..........................

KEARNEY

CUBA

KINGSVILLE

PINE

RURAL

ELDORADO

AMAZONIA

COHNER

STO~E

McDoNALD 1\1T. ZION

: .

J-JINN

CAINSVILLE

CHARITy

CHILUCOTIIE

[Oct.

lVI. S. Davis, W. lVI. * .285 Will Dowell, W. M. L. R. Doolin, J. 'V. 286 A. H. Hall,S. W .. 287 H. D. Alberty, W. lVI. 291 Ed S. Brown, W. lVI . 292 A. J. Wray, S. 'V. 293 L. C. Wormington, W. M. 294 W. R. Crawford, S. W . . 295 V. lVI. Musick, W. M. '. 297 ·lVI. A. Fawcett. W. lVI. * 299 E. E. Morris, W. M. . R. R. Kreiger, S. W.* Thos. A. Milburn, J. W.* 300 J. F. Miller,W. 1\1. 303 Jal:!. 1\1. Clack, ·W. M. 304 H. 13. Powers, J. W. 305 G. T. G~lman, 'V. M. J. H. Percy, S. W. 306 'Robt. B. Henehan, W. M. 307 .T as.· 'V. Briscoe, W. 1\1. Geo. E. Mayhall, S. 'V.* 308 John S. Taylor, J. W.*, 311 John N. Shouse, W.1\1.* Cbas. R. Evans. S. W. 312 F. 'V. Webh, W. M.* 313 W. B. Wallace, S. W.* 314 A. N. Belcher, W. 1\1:. 316 Frank Wm. Thaxter, W. M. Geo. L. Walls, J. W.* 318 Homer McDaniel, W. 1\1. 320 L. T. Harvey, W. 1\1. 323 J. Q. Williams, W. M. Walter E. Seewoster,S. W. Nathan Stampfer, J. W.* 324 Wm. Southern, Jr., W. M. 326 J obn Feuers, W. M. 327 T. F. Bridges, S. W. 328 F. M. French, W. 1\1. 331 Lon Hardman, S. W.* B. P. Mjles, J. W. 333 J .. W. McCormick, W. 1\1.

Appendix.

1901.J

301

Lodge. JOPLIN

No. 335 336 337 339 340' 341 343 344

HALLSVILLE....................... BLUE SPRI!\GS FIDELITY WEiSTPORT

ROCKVILLE............ AGRICOLA IVrOBERI,Y........ FELLOWSHIP

ARLINGTON

POLLOCK

TYRIAN

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FRIEND

BENTON

HEBRON

ADELPHI

ANCIENT LA:-IO)IARK

Aux VASSE

N ORTH'''EST

TUSCAN

HIRAM

FRATERNAL

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ADAIR

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WILLIAMSTOWN .....•..•••..•.••. AMITy

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KING HILL QUEEN CITy

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Joel T. Livingston, W. M. W. F. Robinsoll, W. M. L. '\V. Pryor, W. M. J. W. Farley, W. M. Clarence Edgar Van Deusen, ,,,. 1\1 . .J. C. Laughlin, W. M. B. L. Gilliam, J. '\V. Max Lowenstein, S. W·. Will. Tait, J. W. 345 T. ,V. Osterloh, W. 1\1. S. C. Cramer, S. W. 346 F. S. Huckins, W. M.* 349 H. ,y.. Page, W. M.* . Jay Simpson, S. W·. 350 Chas. P. Bowden, W. M.~· 351 N. Warren, S. W. 352 G. J. Vaughan, W. M. 353 . Jas. P. Fowden, W. M. C. C. Walton, S. W.* Frank D. Gildersleeve, J. W.* 354 Kenneth M. Deane, W. M. Jno. J. Steele, S. W.* 355 J: S. Hall, W. M.* 356 J. N. Farris, W. M. 357 John K. Pemberton, 'V. /M. 358 J. F. Schoen,ecke, W. M. 360 Chas. A. Gewe, W. M', John E. Bishop, S. W. John W; Nute, J. W. ·362 H. B. Montgomery, W. M. 363 Thomas Woody, S. W. Stanley Bey, .T. W. 364 T. L. Beach, W. M. 366 Thos. J. Craig, S. W. 368 E. G. Moudy, W. M. 36q E. E. Herritf, W. M. 370 W. F. Chappell, W. M. J. F. Nesbit, S. W. 373 E. H. Liston, W. M. 375 A. P. Murphy, J. W.* 376 A. B. Clinefelter, 'V. M. 380 S. B. Cowell, W. M.

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PYTHAGORAS : : ~o. ARCANA............................. RAYTOWN CHRISTIAN......... PIKE DECATUR........................... CARTERVILLE ROSENDALE MALDEN CHARLESTON.

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MONTROSE ' VALLEy.................. HUNNEWELL CACHE.............................. WHITE'VATER ITASKA

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GATE OF THE TE~fPLE GALT SAMARITAN...... CEDAR Cq·Y........................ ROTHVILLE............... GLENWOOD ,....... WINONA MACK'S CREEK WHEELING..................... LAl<'AYETTE MT. OLIVE EXCELSIOR '" ANCHOR WEST GATE BELTON BARNESVILLE..................... WALLACE :................. JONESBURG

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383 389 391 392 399 400

Wm. A. Wear, ·W. M.* T. O. Johnson, W. 1\:1.* N. 1'. Day, W. M. E. A. Church, S. W. J. Henry Sisson, VV. M. J. F. Stark, W. M. G. W. Solomon, S. Vv. 401 Edgar V. Jackson, S. W. 404.T. 1. Be'nnett, W. M. 406 R. A. Cox, S. W.* 407.J. B. Simpson, "V. 1f. J. L. Deuer, S. W. 408 W. S. Winkler, W. M. 413 James A. Dongan. 'V. M. 415 "V. S. Wood, W.. M. 416 Louis Jacobson, W. M. O. G. Mueller, S. W. 417 L. J. Grimsley, W. M. 420 Jacob Lampert, W. M.* J. M. Broadbent, S. W. 422 Bert S. Lee, W. M * 423 N. .G. Humphry, W. M. 424 Chas. W. Bowles, 'V. M. 425 R. S. Hodges, W. M. 426 R. A. Stewart, S. W.* 427 Eugene McGoldrick, J. W.*. 430 G. W. Collins, W. M. 433 F. M. Whitworth. S. W. T. H. Dowell, J. W. \ 434 E. D. Carpentel,", W ..M. 437 Jos. S. Corder, W. M.. 439 Otis Dameron, W. M. 441 R. B. Burns, W. M. 443 Wm. E. Hoke, W. 1\1. 445 Frederick A. Wind, W. M. A.•J. La.ng, J. W. 450 D. T. Parrish, S. W. 455 G. D. Johnson, W. M.* 456 Edw. Cramer, W. M. 457 James B. 'VeIls, W. M. H.M. Lee Godfrey, S. W. Guy T. Hutchison, J. W .

Representative.

Lodge. LA~1BSKIN

No. 460 470 l"h'N ERAL 471 NINEVAH 473 l\iT. HOPE................. 476 RACINE 478 RICH HILL........................ 479 MARCELIXE....... 481 CLINTONVILLE.................... 482 FAIRFAX........................... 483 KIRKWOOD ". 484

NODAWAy.........................

COI,DWATER LAKEVILLE......... VANDALIA........................ DAGGETT

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BUCKNER

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. PHILA DELPHIA PLA1'TE CITy............

VAN BUREN........

SKIDMORE

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WEBB CITy ORIENTAL

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CLIFTON HEIGHTS... GATE CITy KIDDER

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CON'VA Y DEXTER...

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509 511 512 "518 520 522 523 525 526 527 528 5:~2

COMFORT.............

533

COLUMBIA......

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BLACKWELL.......................

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INGOMAR...........................

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Ed F. Holle, \-V. 1\1:. Ed T. Hamlin, J. W. C. H. Arcularius, W. M. J. A .. Ingram, W. 1\1.* C. L. Frost, 'V. M. * N. H. Buck, W. M. Robt. Pearson, W. M.* M. H. Washburn, W. M' Jas. F. Costin, W. 1\1. W. P. (:;reen, W. M. G. E. Jurden, W. 1\1. H. S. Jacobe, S. \-V.* W. H. Lane, S. VV.* J. T. Harvey, W. M.* R. Lee Alford, 'V. M. H. Bezold, W. M. , D. W. Bagby, W. M. T. F. Arnold, S. W.* H. M. Hopke, W. M. C. F. Fisher, S. W. Chas. Henthorn, S. W. \-V. E. Feaster, W. M. Lewis R. Chinn, W. M. James H. Hull, S. W.* A. Fermier,.J. W.* M. C. Harty, J. ,V. J. M~ Hutt, W. M. J. O. Tholbarn, W. M. John F. Martin, W. lVI. Jos. C. Mukest, \-V .. M.* . Wm. T. Jamison, oW. M. J. R. Miller, S. W; Frank Shaw, W. M.* J. A. Klipper, S. W. J. H. Wilkins, W. M. W. E. Webb, W. M.* F., M. RiIssell, W: M. * J. H. Fleming, J. 'V. B. J. Webb, J. W * Louis F. Manthe, W. :\[. Thos. Welch, W. M. J. E. D'Spain, 'V. 1'1.

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Representative.

No. 537 ·W. G. ForAman, W. M. 540 P. S. Moffitt, 'V. M. 541· A. H. Ellett, W. M.*

BETHEL WINIGAN FRANKLIN

MANSFIELD ....... :............... MEXICO.............................

SOUTH GATE.......................

CLIr-;TON

ROSE HILL.....

PENDLETON -

CLARKSBURG

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. SUMMERVILI_E BLAIRSTOWN

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NELSON YORK

JAMESPORT

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543 544

Benj. Hibbard, S. W. F. B. Fuson, W. M. F. R. Jesse, W. M. Wm. G. 'Vilkins, S. W. Geo. A. Ross, J. W.

547 J. T. Seiglar, W. M. , Leon Thalman, S. 'V. * Robt. A. George, J. W.* 548 .Tohn Q. Henkle, W. M.* Joseph Hunter, S. W.* C. H. Tritsort, J. W.* 550 Wm. P. Stewart, W. M. C. S. Severson, S. W. 551 H. C. Brennecke, W. M. 553 J. O. W. Moles, W. M. Claude Hamlin, J. W. 555 W. A. Helton, W. M. 557 J. G. Harvey, J. W. 558 Chas. W. Davis, W. M. 559 W. S. Hamilton, W. M. J. H. Manux, S. W. 560 August Petry,-S. W. 563 H. L. White, W. M. Francis A. Leach,.J. W. 564 John R. Handy, W. f\'[.*

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.

Campbell Wells, Grand ]l.Iaster. •Jos. C. Finagin, Deputy Grand Master. John C. Yocum, Grand Senior Warden. Wm. F:Kuhn, Grand' Junior Warden. S. M. Kennard, Grand Treasurer. John D. Vincil, Grand Secretan). Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer. Rev. J. T. M. Johnston, Grand Chaplain. Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. Leroy B. Valliant, Gmnd Senior Deacon.

. A. Fisher, Grand Junior Deacon. ,F. A. Kage, Grand Jlarshal. Jno. T. Short, Grand Marshal. E.F. Hartzell, Grand Sword Bearer. A. S. Houston, Grand Senior Steward. Chas. E. Prettyman, Grand Junior Stewa1'd. Cyrus H. Jones, Grand Pursuivant. Walter Williams, Grand Orator. T.,A. Dunn. Grand Orator. . John W. Owen, Grand Tael·.

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305

PAST GRAND OFFICERS. P.A,ST GRAND MASTERS.

John D. Vincil, St. Louis. R. F. Stevenson, 1884-5, Kansas City. Jas. W. Boyd, St. Joseph. • Dorsey A. Jamison, St:Louis. John R.Parson, St. Louis. F. J. Tygard, Butler. W. R. Stubblefield, St. Louis. C. C. Woods, St. Louis. E. F. Allen, Kansas City.

W. M. Williams, Boonville. R. E. Anderson, Hannibal. A. M. Dockery, Jefferson City. Jos. S. Browne, St• .Toseph. A. M. Hough, Jefferson City. Thos. E. Garrett, St. Louis. Noah M. Givan, St. Louis. C. H. Briggs, Fayette.

GRAND RJo;PRESENTATlVES.

A. M. Hough, Alabama. Robt. E. Collins, Arizona. F. J. Tygard, Arkansas. E. F. Hartzell, Colorado. Geo. E. Mayhall, Delaware. Jack P. Richardson, .Florida. Campbell Wells, Georgia. John R. Parson, Idaho. • R. F. Stevenson, Indiana. Sam'l M. Kennard, Ireland. Wm. F. Kuhn, Kansas. Wm. H. Mayo, Louisiana. E. l<'. Allen, Maine. W. R. Stubblefield, Manitoba. Jos. C. Finagin, Michigan. Howard Watson, Minnesota. Wm. Richardson, Mississippi. Cbas. F. Vogel, Nebraska.

Alex. I\I. Dockery, New Hampshire. Jas. W. Boyd, New Jerse)'. Noah M. Givan, New York. Andrew Fisher, North Carolina. Dorsey A. Jamison, North Dakota. Leroy B. Valliant, Nova Scotia. M. T~ Davis, Prince Edward Island. Charles C. Woods, Quebec. . Thos. E. Garrett, Scotland. V. O. Saunders, South Carolina. Jos. S. Browne, South Dakota. C. H. Briggs; Tennessee. Allan McDowell, Texas. Z. T. Martin, Utah. W. M. Williams, Vermont. John D. Vincil, Virginia. .Tohn C. Yocum, Washington. R. E. Anderson, Wisconsin.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS AND LECTUREHS.

J. J. Dillinger, D.·G. M., Third District. John W. Barkley, "Fifth District. ' John Broder, D. D. G. 1\I., Eighth District. Elmer Mann, Ninth District. Z. T. Martin, D. M., Tenth District. C. C. Bigger, D. M., Twelfth District. S. R. Wood, Thirteenth District. Geo. E. Mayhall, Fourteenth District. Ed. T. Miller, Sixteenth District. S. J. Jones, Seventeenth District. V. F. Boor, D. M.,Twentieth District. H. E. Colvin, D. L., Twentieth District. C. L. Frost, D. 1\1., Twent)'-First District. Lewis Richardson, D. M... Twenty-Second Di~trict.

A. L. Ross, D. M., Twenty-Third District. P. P. Ellis, D. M., Twenty-Sixth District. Chas. J. Walker; D. L., Twenty-Eighth District. R. W. Mci\Iullin, Thirty-Second District. Howard Watson, Thirty-Third District. G. L. Al'.-20.

T. T. Garnett, Thirty-Fifth District. Wm. W. Ross, D. M., Thirty -Sixth District. C. H. Williams; D. M., Thirty-Seventh District. . W. B. Dunnegan, D. M., Thirty.Ninth District. T. N. Woodruff, D. M" Forticth District. R. L. Wardin, D. M. and D. L., Forty·First District. Harmon Cline, D. D. G. M., Forty-Second District.. T. G. Goldsmith; Forty-Third District. T. W. Cotton, Forty-Fifth District. F. A. Kage,Forty-Seventh District. J. A. Boone, Forty-Eighth District. John R. Pool, Forty-Ninth District. John S. Taylor, D; M" Fifty-Second District. . . John E. Adamson, Fifty-Third District. H. C. Hatfield,F~ftY·)<,ifth District.

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PAST MASTERS. iYame. Lodge. John II. Deems :M1ssouri . Geo. ~L Spalding Missouri '.' . Gregory S. Miller Missouri . Wm. Gillespie , Misso:ul"i . .las. A. Harris .: 1\1lssouri . Will. II. 1\iayo l\1issouri . V. O. 8I1unders l\:fissouri . !\farti!l C. Lewis ~{jssouri . l\1lssourl .......................•.. A. H. 'Yallis Henry Jlahn l\feridian ArchIbald Carr Beacon . Byron Chaphe ·.. Beacon . J. If. BodIne Beacon ' . R. V'. Bonham Ifoward .........................• Ii'. P. Jones Geo. ~Tashington . W. L. Reynolds, Jr Geo. Washington . lIy. Lihou :Geo. 'Vashington . Philip J. Heuer Geo. Washington . .lohn Greenough · Geo. Washington . C. ',V. Waughop Geo. Washington . B. V.. Chase ~ . Geo. Washington . Dayid C. Gilchrist. Geo. WashIngton . Wm. lleidtmann Panldingville . J. A. Eaton TYI:O . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • Peter SchaffniteSt. Louis . Sidney E. Sears Napthali . Chal'l~s Gietener Napthali :. D. C; Dlehle Napthali . John F. Bannon Kapthali :. George PIerce Napthall . 'l'homus H. Whitehill ?\it. Moriah . Wllli9.tn Dodds. . . . .. . ..•...... Mt. Moriah . G. A. Guenther lefferson . H. S. Baxter ....•............. Bonhomme . D. B. Adanls Vincil . Robert Burnie Polar Star .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Philip Rodan , Polar Star.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Thomas Seal Polar Star '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. W. D. Crandall moomfleld Geo. '\\7. Adams ~ Brookfield G. C. yost Hel'oine C. W. Bolster Plattsburg .......•................. S. C. Rogers Kingston George J. Berne Erwin ' Herman Elsner ' Erwin : . . . .. H. W.·HenselmeIr ErwIn G. T. Burnham Seaman D. M. Wilson Seaman .T.· C. ?lfcCoy Seaman , Ed. .Nelson Seaman

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25 25 40 40 4:J

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71} 79 86 86 104 113 118 121 121 121 126 126 126 126

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307

Rame. Lodge. N£.!. Sol. E. 'Vaggoner ..•........... Censor ' 162 J. H. Bethune Occidental 163 E. I.J. Schleiffarth Occidental .•....................... 163 A. C. Stewart .. , Occidental 163 'I.'. J. Prosser '0' • • • • Occidental .163 HalTY,1... Krueger Occidental ,................... 163 Gib. W. Carson Pride of West 179 P. C. Ammentrout. Trilumina 205 R. E. L. Smith ~ .•. Trilumina 205 A. W. Schwartz Good Hope 218 Jaclt P. Richardson ; ..•.... Good Hope (Rep. State of Florida). " 218 F. Mott : ..•.... Good I-Iope 21R G. '.V. Whitcomb Kansas City 220 G. L. Faulhaber Sedalia 236 George Milford : Keystone 243 'Varren F. Fox Keystone 243 Wm. n. Hahn Keystone , 243 JohnB. Schmidt. Keystone 243 W. K. 8pinney ; Keystone 243 Robert l\f. Hamn ' Keystone 243 Wm. I:ichardson Keystone 243 l\{oses Ely I(eystone _ . . . . . . . . . . .. 243 James Horrocks Keystone 243 R. A. O'Keil .......• ' I\:e.ystone 243 Chal"les ID. Pl'ettyman: :Neosho 247 Jas, H. ri.. Baker Carroll 249 E. D. Kipp , Butler 254 O. D. Austin. : , Butler 254 J. H. Scott Social 266 N. ;\1. Friedman Social 266 W. N. Bahrenburg Aurora 267 win. };essinghaus Aurol'a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 267 A. C. ilaumiller Aurora ;................. 267 John L. Bowman AUI'ora 267 M. I~ooke Aurora '............. 267 A. D. Goodd'in ,Truth , ' 268 Charles J. Harrison St. ClaIr " 273 Eden Reed Cosmos ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 282 C. )'Ie~'ers Cosmos ., " 282 J. E. Long Edina 291 F. A. Milburn '.rem pie 299 R .. R. Kreeger, : Temple , : 299 R. L. "'ardln Osage. . . . . . .. •.................... 303 'V. L. Jacobs >('• • • • Clarence 305 J. C. Rose Ashlar 306 C. S. Glaspell Rural ' 316 A. C. Robinson , Cornel' St.one " 323 H. L. El'matingel' Corner Stone...................... 323 David ,Yo Wallace McDonald 324 It. Barney, Jr Chillicothe " 333 W. A. Skelton , , ..Joplin ' 33:1 H. C. Blbers , , . Westport 340 Geo. L. Hassedt Moberly , 344

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Name. Lodge. Nicholas R. Wall , Tuscan , Charles S. I\ioflitt 'J.~uscan Fred A., Smith. '.. , .. '.' '. ,.'. ,. Tuscan J as. M. Breckenridge Tuscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. C. A. !tosebrough , , ~ . Tuscan Jas. A. Boone Charleston : David, McPherson Cache ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sa~uel H. Jackson Cache .. : J. E. Gaskill. " Cache :.: .. : 'Vm. Foden Itaska : .. : ':C:-. . . . . . . .. Adolph Kleintoph Itaska .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. John H. Pohlman ltaska Henry Filsinger · Itasl,a :: : . . . . . . . . . . . .. A. F. ',Veeke Itaska Henry A. Grimm Itaska ~ ~ .' George Straszer Itaska : . . . . . . . . . . . .. Jacob J,ampert ' Itaska : A. Fuhrmann Itaska .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Marcus D. Strait. West Gate .. '.' " L. C. McElwee ~ Anchor : R. :d. Hyams Anchor 'Vm. Croul:h Anchor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Wm. Reipschlaeger Anchor Louis Moller West Gate : :' ...•......... " Peter Steinman West Gate : ". Ed. McGuigan •............... 'Vest Gate Jas. H. Absolom West Gate Thos Brown West Gate ' " . Hy. Herrington Lambskin .........................• '.r. H. Shekelton Lambskin James Richard~on Lambskin Phllip Kopplin Lambskin Ira McMillan Nodaway 1. V. :\1 c l'vIill an Nodawa~r : M. H. Washburn Marceline .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. G. lIawken Kirkwood , . . . . . . . . . . . .. W. J. Nicks Gate City '. . .. T. B. Duncan " l\lexico ' ~. J. W. Beck ' .. South Gate ' Leon Thalman South Gate M. It. Gilmore Rose Hill W. II. lIawken Rose Hill ,...................... Howard Watson Rose Hill ..........•..............• C. C. Jackson Rose lIlIi M. V. Green .. ' Rose HlIl lI. E. Colvin .. '........••......• York . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

No.

360 360' 360 360 360 40'j 416 416 416 420 420 420 420 420 420 4~O 420 420 441 44H 443 443

443 445 445 445 445 445 460 460 460 460 47fl 470 481 484 522 544 [,47 547 550 550 550 550 550 563

INDE路X. A Annual Meeting ; : 3 " " Openillg :.4 " ." Closing 116 .4-40 " Address of Grand Master " " Conill?-ittee on, appointed .4 "" "Report Qf 59, 84, 107, 109 ~ 25, 42 Appeals " 'Reports ofCoIn In ittee on 88-105 Accounts, Committee 011, Appointed '.;.; .. ~ 59, 116 " Report of Committee on ' 76 Addresses of Grand Secretaries App. 162, 163 Address at Memorial Services of President McKinley 123, Annual Election : ~ 75, 76 Annual Communication 1902, Time of , 120 58, 61 'Amendments to By-Laws introduced 12Q " proposed and laid over.;; ., to Constitution introduced 114 '.82 " to By-La~s adopted Addendum .' 117

B Biographical ~ ~ 121 Blanks for Return.s 42 Board of Directors o'f "Home," Report of President and Officers ~ ~ ~""'"'''''.'.''''''''''''''' App. 243 Boards of Relief, Reports of 57, 66 ." "Report of Committee on 110

310

Index.

Burial Service Bond,s, Official Begging Letters

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;

路7 7 19

c Credentials, Comlnittee Appointed .4 " "Report of .4, 110; App. 293 Charity, Report of Conlmittee 106 Charters Issued, 1900 :' 7, 41 " Arrested ~ 10, 41 " Duplicate : 10, 42 41 " Surrendered Chartered Lo~ges, Report of Committe~ on ~ 79 Corner-Stones 15-17 Committees, Special, Appointed 39, 66, 75 ." Standing, Appointed : 58 " "Chairnlen of 116 17 Complaints aga~nst Worshipful Masters Correspondence, Report on, Presented , 57 " ." " App. 1-161 Commissions issued : 7, 42 Commissions received ,' 42

D Decisions of Grand Master : 19-25 Dispensations, Special, Granted 11, 42 " Lodges Under .41 " Refused 11~ 12 D. D. Grand Masters, Report of COllllnittee on 107 " ," "Reports of.. ....' ~ App. 212-242 " " "List of Appointed ~ 118 " "Lecturers, List of 119

1901.J

Index.

311

Districts and District Deputy Grand Masters App. 272 " 路 :.6, 68; App.路168-174 Deaths, List of Dead Lodges, List of App. 264 .42 Dedication of Halls Deeds of Transfer ; 18 118 District Deputy Grand Masters Appointed

EXeInpliqcation of Work Election of Grand Officers

67, 85 75, 76 43 App. 180

Exchang~

Expulsions Reporte?

Financial Standing of Grand Lodge .44 " Tables ~ App 198-211 Fraternal Dead ~ 6, 68 75 " Building, Committee Appointed on , " "Report of Committee on 8..7 Foreign Relations ~ , 30

G Gal veston sufferers, donation to Grand Lodge Opened " ", Closed " " Constitution, Amendments to " " Membership " " Property '" . " " " Representatives Present " " Proceedings

7 4 116 , 114 43 18, 42 App. 305 .42

312

Index.

Grand R~presentatives appointed near other Grand :~ 30; .App. 164, 165 Lodges, List of ' Grand Representatives from other Grand Lodges, near Grand Lodge of Missouri, List of 31; App. 166, 167 ~ 4-40 Grand Mast~r, Address of.. ~: " " " Report on .. 59 "Decisions of 19-25 " " "Recommendations of. : 8 .4]-44 Grand Secretary, Report of 路 " " Recapitulation of App. 261 " " Statement of App. 184-211 " ". Supplemental Report of .: 117 " .Secretaries, List of ; App. 162, 163 = .45-47 Grand Treasurer, Report of " Lecturer, Report of .48-55 " .Officers, Election of. 75, 76 Grand Officers Installed (1901) 114, 115 " " Appointed 115

H "Home,'" Masonic, Mention of, by Grand :Master.......... :.. 37 " .. " Report on 56; App. 243 " " Directors Chosen 75 " " Visiting Committee Appointed 59 "Report of. 82 " " " ~ 28, 43, 56 Historical Comnlittee

1路 Instruction, Lodges of.. ~ " .,' Installation IngraIn, B. H., P. G. Master, Death Announced (, "Report of Committee on H "l\1emorial Ta'Qlet

~ 14 114, 115 6 ~ 71 :.. 129

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Index.

.J Jurisprudence, Report of Comlnittee on Jurisdiction, Invasion of

83 13

·K· Kansas City, M~eting of 1902 at

o o . o o . o o • • • • oo roo . . · . . . oo . . . . oo • •

L Labels on G. L. Portraits 13 Laying Corner-Stones 15-17 Lodges of Instruction 14 H Under Dispensation 11 " Report of Committee on 86 " " App. 272 " According to Districts : ~ : 41 ." New, Chart~red " Dead, List of ,.. : App. 264 " Removal of 42 29 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Fraternal Building " " "Oommittee Appointed on.. 75 _ " " ." Report on 87

M Membership Grand Lodge Masters, D. D. G., List of Masonic Home of Missouri " " " " " " " " " " " "

.43 118

37, 43, 56; App.243-260 Comlnittee on 116 12 Appropriation to ; Report of President App. 245 Report 9f Supt App. 247

311,.

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Masonic I-Iome of Missouri, Report of Secretary ... App. 254 " " " Report of Treasurer. . App. 256 " " " Rep<;>rt on Old People's Building App. 252 " List of New Membel's.. App. 248 " " : 75 Directors Chosen " " " Report of. Visiting Com" mittee on 82 Visit to 57 " " " McKinley, Wm., Memorial Exercises : 34-36, 123 Memorials 67, 74, 79 " Tablets 129 121 Master, Past Grand, Biographical Sketch of

.New I.Jodges ; Nonpayment of Dues, Suspensions for

41, 120 路.. App. 174-179

o Obituaries, Committee 011, Appointed 59 Report of Committee on f)8~74 " Official Acts of Grand Master ' 7 Officers, Grand, Present 3; App. 304 " "Elected 75, 76 "Installed ,.114, 115 " " "Appointed : 115 ." Past Grand, in Atten~ance App. 305 " "" in the Past, List of. App. 262 Oration by Grand Orator.: ~ 61-65 Osage Lodge, No. 303, vs. Pueblo Lodge, No.' 17, of : 31-34,84 Colorado

Index.

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p Pay Roll, Committee on, Appointed "" " Report of - ; Past Grand Officers in the Past, List of " " i n Attendance ." " 'Masters Present, List of Physical Qualifications........ . Portrait Past Grand Master

. Report " " " "

59, 116 111 App. 262 . ~ App. 305 App. 306 24 Frontispiece

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of Grand Secretary .41-44 "Grand Treasurer .45-47 "Gran9. Lecturer 48-55 "President and Directors of "HOlne" App. 243 "Committee on Grand Master's Address, 59,84,107,109 "" " " Appeals and Grievances 88, lq5 "" " " Charity , 106 "" " " Chartered Lodges 79 "" " " Lodges under Dispensation 86 "" " ,', Ways and Means 112 "" " " Accounts 76 "" " " Jurisprudence 83, 112 "" " " D. D. G. M. Reports 107 "" " " Credentials .4,110; App.293 "" " " Obituaries 68-74 "" " " Pay Roll : 111 II" " " Masonic Home (Visiting) 82 "" ". "Unfinished Business 108 "" " " Boards of Relief 110 "" " " Arrested Charters 105 57 Report on Constitutiofial Amendments Report on Correspondence 57; App.1-161

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Index.

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App. 212-2~2 Reports of D. D. G. l\1asters Representatives, List of Grand, near other Grand : 30; App. 164, 165 Lodges Representatives, List of Grand, near 9rand Lodge of NIissouri ; : : 31; App.166, 167 Representat"ives in Attendance ~ App. 293 ~ 57 Relief, St. Louis Board of, Report of " 66 " ' Kansas City" Resolutions : 81, 111 App. 261 Recapitulation, Grand Secretary Reinstatements App. 180-183 Representatives, Grand, Appointed 30, 31; App. 164-167 Recommendations of Grand Master 8 Ritual Committee Appointed : ~ 116

s Special Committees Appointed 39, 66, 75 Secret vVork 67, 85 Session of 1902 120 State of the Craft 34 Standing C0111nlittees 58 App. 162, 163 ,Secretaries, Grand, List of App. 174-179 Suspensions for Non-payment of Dues Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct App. 179 14 State Lodges of Instruction ... Supplemental FinanciaL R~port of Grand Secretary.....117 ! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

T 'Tabular Statements Transportation of Representatives " Committee on, Appointed Thanks to Railroads and Hotels /0

App. 184-211

.43, 74 116 114

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v Visiting COlnmittee-Masonic HOlne-Report of Vote of Thanks , Visitations: .. ;

82 -.114 38

w Work Exemplified Ways and Means, Repert of Committee on

67, 85 112

GRAND LODGE :A:. F. & :A:. M. -OF-

MISSOURI. ,]0 EPH C. FI AGL,

JOR

ST. LOUIS,

D. YI TCIL,

ST. LOUl',

Grand Master.

Grand Seert't!lr',

• The Grand Lodge will convene in Kansas City, Oct. 21, 1902.