1907 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri, Volume 1

NOAH M. GIVAN, PAST GRAND MASTER. BORN DECEMBER 1.1840.

DIED OCTOBER 3. 1907.

IN MEMORIAM.

Granb master, 1878.

Before our Proceedings go to press we are called to mourn the lmtimely departure of our M. 路W. Bro. Judge Noah M. Givan, who died suddenly at his home in St. Louis, Thursday, October 3,' 1907, at 4: 30 in the afternoon, one week ariel' the closing of our Grand Lodge session in which he had taken a prominent alld active part.

M. W. Bro. Givan was born in the State路 of Indiana December 1, 1840. He received his education in the common schools and graduated in the Indiana State University at Bloomington, and in 1866 was admitted to the bar. In May, 1866, he moved to Missouri where he has since resided. Locating at Harrisonville h~ commenced the practice of law, which he continued until 1877, when he was elected Jndge of the Circuit Court, and in 1880 was re-elected, serving until 1880, when he resigned .to move to St. Louis. . He returned to Harrisonville after a few years and continued to follow his profession.

Judge Givan was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Burns Lodge,. No. 55, at Manchester, Indiana, April 12, 1862. He dimitted and affiliated with Lawrenceburg Lodge, No.5, of which he was Senior Warden at the time he came to Missouri. October 19, .

1867, Cass Lodge, No. 147, at Harrisonville, was organized under Charter, and he was Elected Worshipful Master of that Lodge, continuing his membership therein until his death. His first appearance. in the Grand Lodge of Missouri was at the session October 12, 1868, as\Vorshipful Master of Cass Lodge, No. 147; and he then received the appointment as District Deputy for the Thirty-sixth Masonic District. In "1874 he was appointed Grand Senior Deacon. In 1875 elected Graud Junim' Warden; 1876 Grand Senior Warden; 1877 Deputy Grand Master, and in October, 1878, he was chosen Most (;. L. Pro.-]

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Worshipful Grand Ma~ter of Missouri Masons. He served con· tinuouf:ly in the various important committees of the Grand Lodge, and at the time of his death he, with others, was engaged in the revision and codification of the laws of the Grand Lodge.

The Capitular Degrees were received by him in'Indiana Chapter.

The Orders of KnighthoOd were conferred in Palestine Com· mandery No. 17, at Independence, Mo. Dimitting therefrom he assisted in organizing Bayard Commandery No. 26, at HarrisonvH1e, Mo., in 1875, and was the first Eminent Commander. During lM:E residence in St. Louis he dimitted and, with others, organized Bel" nard de 'l'remelay Commandery No. 49, and was chosen Eminent Commander. On his return to HarrisonVille he again affiliated with Bayard Commandery, continuing his membership therein until his death.

Many ~Iasonic honors havG been wort.hily bestowed UpOll our Brother.

In the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Missouri he was chosen Grand Captain of the Host in 1874; elect€d Grand Scribe in 1875; Grand King in 1876;, Deputy. Grand High Priest in ] 877 and Most Excellent Grand High Priest· in 1878. In 1883 he was elected Grand Treasurer of the Grand Chapter and held that office until 1907.

In the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Missouri he was elected Grand Principal Conductor of· the Work in 1873; Deputy Grand Master in 1874, and Most Illustrious Grand Master in 1'875.

In the Grand Commandery Eminent Sir Givan was started in line by election to the office of Junior Grand "Varden in 1884, Senior Grand 'Varden in 1885, Grand Captain-General in 1888, Grand Gen· eralissimo in 1889, Deputy Grand Commander in 1890, and Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights 'l'emplar of Missouri in 1891.

He received the 32d Degree of the A. & A. S. R. in the Consistory of Western Missouri at Kansas City.

He was chosen Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star in 1890, and served one term.

In November, 1900, Judge Givan was appointed S\lpreme Reporter of the Knights of Honor to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Worshipful Brother B. F. Nelson; was re-elected each succeeding year and held that position at the time of his death.

At the organization of our Masonic Home, in 1889, M. W. Bro. Givan bent all of his energies to the successful establishment of this splendid charity; and in recognition of the time, care and atten-

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tion so cheerfully devoted to the upbuUding of our Home he was unanimously chosen President of the Board of Directors, and served as such until Death claimed him. He was buried at Harrisonville, Mo., Sunday, October 6, 1907, and was followed to his last resting place in Oakland Cemetery by a vast concourse of sorrowing Brethren. Eight Past Grand Masters assisted M. W. Bro. John T. Short, Grand Master, in' conducting the ceremonies.

Our Brother Givan l~aves a devoted wife and loving daughter.

And the Masons of Missouri mourn with them in their sad bereavement.

"Death is 110t a closing, but an opening door, A deeper life,a prophecy fulfilled."

JOHN R. {lARSON.

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ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTE:P MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. The Eighty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of 11issouri convened at Scuttish Rite Cathedral, Seventeenth and Locust Streets, St. Louis, September 24, 1907, at 10 o'clock A. M. PRESENT. I ~ VID M. WILSON J[. W. Gran(J Master. .JOHN T. SHORT R. W. Deputy Grand Ma8~er.

HOBERT oR. KREEGER R. W. Grand Semor Warden.

WILUAM A. HALL R. W. Grand Junior Warden.

A. C. STEWART R. W. Grand Trea8urer. ,JOIIX R. PARSON ..............•........... R.W.Grand Secretary. .r. R. McLACHLAN R. W. Grand Lecturer.

REV.•J. H. MILLRR R. W. G-mnd ChapZMn. R. W. Grand Senior Deacofl.

C. C. BIGGER n. E. L. SMITH R. lV. Grand Juniot· Deacon.

AHCH A. .JOHNSON _ R. W. Gt'and Senior Steward• •JA( ~OB LAMPI';RT R. W. Grand Jumor Steward. ~IARTIN T. BALSLEY R. W. Grand Marshal. ('. A. MOSMAN R. W. Grand Marshal.

WILLIAM SOUTHERN, .JR R. W. Grand Sword Bearer.

R. lV. Grand Pvrsuivant.

•TOHN E. SWANGI'~R R. W. Grand Orator.

W. C. ATWOOD , . . R. W. Grand Orator.

JOIlX W. OWRN R. lV. Grand Tiler.

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*R. W. Bro. Jno. W. Beall died Febrnary 18, 1907.

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Prior to the opening of the regular session of the Grand Lodge the children of the Masonic Home of Missouri, in charge of Brother Edward \V. Deane,_ Superintendent, and !vIrs. E. VV. Deane, lV[atron, \vere grouped 011 the stage and rendered the following interesting program: 1.

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SOLDIERS' CHORUS 路 Gounod All the children of the Home.

REAIHNO-Miss Dollie Decker.

CHORL'S-(a) The Finger's Lullaby Gaynor (b) The Owl Gaynor Six little girls.

VOCAL SOLo--Since I Learned to Love You. Miss Gladys Yates.

LADIES' CHORt;'S- (a) Tyrolean Chorus Rossini (b) Now Let Us Make the Welkin Ring, DeKoven

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CHORcs-The Clang of the Forge , ROdney All the children of the. Home.

7. MARcH-Tannhauser _ Wagner Miss Marie Goodding.

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Mrs. Thomas Downey PIANIST Miss Marie Goodding

OPENING.

At 10 o'clock A. M. the Most \Norshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. l\t1. of the State of Missouri was opened in AMPLE FORM by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, David M. \Vilson, assisted by the other Grand Officers. Prayer was offered b~' R. VV. Bro. Rev. John H Miller, Grand Chaplain.

COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

The Committee on Credentials reported at this time that Representatives of 130 Chartered Lodges were registered: therefore, more than a constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge open and ready for business.

The Grand Secretary read the following letter from IVI. Vvr. Bro. J. B. Thomas, P. G. M., announcing the inability of R. W. Bro. T. M. S. Kenney, Grand Chaplain, to be present. owing to' illness:

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write to advise you that Brother T. M. S. Kl'nney, ('rand Chaplain. was taken violently ill o~ Saturday morning and has been in a very serious condition. He will be unable to attend the Grand Lodge. WiII pHI please advise th,e (jrand Master the reason of his absenct', liS he expected to stat·t tor St. Louis this afternoon.

I regret also to advise you that owing to condition!! over which I have no ('o"otrol I ,,;hal1 be unable to attend the session myself, which I regret (·x(·I:'t'dlngl:y. Kindl.r advise my friends of this. 1 hope the Grand Body will haw a ple'u,,;ant and profitable Communication. With best wishes, 1 am, Fraternally yours, J. B. THOMAS. tn:AH BIWTIIEH

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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. ~l. W. Bro. David M. Wilson, Grand Master, then presented and read the following address, which was referred to a Committee of the Past Grand Masters present, with M. W. Bro. A. S. Houston, Chairman: To the Members Of the Grand Lodge 'of Missouri:

BRETHRJo:X OF THE GRAND LODGE-Fr<?m farm and counting-room, from manufactory and study, from church and store, from bank and school, from office, and mill, and mine, and shop, from all the daily and wondrously diversified walks of life, we, the Masters and Wardens of the 584 chartered Lodges of Missouri, with Past Masters and Past and Present Grand Officers' have come up to this gr€at city of our grand old State, to open in this spacious and beautiful cathedral, the General Assembly of the Craft, and to participate in its deliberations.

At the threshold of our labors let us pause a moment, while we offer up the aspirations of grateful hearts to the God of our Fathers for His tender care, and loving kindness during the year that has just passed. We, indeed, liye in a land, like Canaan of old, fiowing with milk and honey. Our Mother Earth has spread our paths with flowers and our tables with plenty. On every hand we see evidenCES or material prosperity. Our barns and granaries are full. Our mills and mines can h~rdly keep up with the orders by working overtime.

Our cities and towns and villages are growing, and improvement is the general order of the day. The old Missouri bids fair to become again a mighty· artery of· commerce, and three' great highways . through the center of the State ,are -soon to bind together the metropolitan dties on our eastern and western. borders..

How good and how pleasant it is for Brethr~n to dwell' together in unity. Such is our happy condition. Nothing has taken place to

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check the onward advance of the Fraternity. han:' not been called upon to arrest the charter Of a single Lodge. Harmony. unanimity and concord prevail among the Brethren. The discordant ncte is noted only for its absence. The greatest of good will abounds, and our material prosperity is reflected in the prosperity and growth of the Brotherhood, apparent on every hand, and in every portion of the State. It is not imaginary, but real. Of course. amidst the voluminous cQrrespondence of the Grand Master's office, great and con路 stantly increasing complaints are received now and then, but they are few in number; in most cases chimerical and unfounded, and as a whole, trivial, the trouble generally being with the objector. In fAct, they but add their oumulati.ve mite to the great mass of, evidence, testifying to the forward and upward march of the Fraternity in grand old Missouri.

In going over the State I have been struck with the many halls whi,ch have been recently built, or which are in process of building. for the Lodges. These halls are invariably substantial and commodious, combining usefulness with architectural splendor and b拢 auty.

Witness the temples and halls just completed at, Independ:nce, Springfield, Sedalia, Butler, Milan, South St. Louis and Troy, anrl those in contemplation, and which will soon be finished structures at St. Joseph, Columbia, Jefferson City, Kansas City, St. Louis, and many other points I might name, These, however, are but a small part of the halls and buildings owned by our Lodges. Something like two months ago I sent out to the D. D. G. M.'s a letter inquiring how many Lodges in their respective districts owned their halls; whether they owned the whole building or qnly the story in which the Lodge met; whether the walls were of brick7 wood or stone, and what was the approximate value of the property owned.

I h;ad hoped to be able to incorporate in my Address a tabular statement showing this information, but at thii time I am unable to do so. Many of the reports are in, but some Deputies have had trouble in obtaining the desired information from the Lodges in their districts. The fault was probably mine in not sending out the letter' sooner. I shall, however, turn over my material to my successor, and in another year the statement can be' printed in the Proceedings. In the neighborhood of 240 Lodges in this State own their own halls, and many of them the entire building. In two districts, the Fortieth, composed of the Counties of Jefferson and Washington, and one Lodge in St. Francois County, and the Fifty-fourth, comprising the Counties of Christian and Taney, every Lodge owns its hall,

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and in the Fortieth District every Lodge owns the entire building.

The other-districts should make a note ot this and get busy.

But, while it is very gratifying, and a very pleasant duty to report â&#x20AC;˘ this inaterfal and numerical growth and prosperity, it affords me a tar greater pl~asure to state that ther.e is a most commendable effort among our Lodges and the Broth~rhood to carry into actual practice the great moral lessons Masonry teaches. It is not at all as, sounding brass, or as tinkling cymbals, but thousands ot Masons in Missouri Lodges are conscientiously and earnestly trying to live up to their solemn obligations. It gives me great pride and pleasure to be able to make this statement, and to know that it is true.

The grim tyrant, Death, has invaded our Jurisdiction and taken from our midst one of OUI: Grand Lodge Oftlcers, R. W. Bro. John William Beall, of Malden, Grand Pursuivant, D. D. G. M'. and D. D. G. L. of the FiftY-first District. Stricken in the health and vigor of early: manhood, in his own omce, in quiet converse with a cherished friend, he' and his friend both fell by the assassin's hand, martyrs to their integrity; sacrificed upon the altar of greed, revenge and drink. A most lovable character, a most affectionate husband, father, brother and son; eager in the performance of every good work, the deep damnation of his taking off has so indelibly impressed itself upon the publlc mind and conscience of 'Southeast Misl;louri that the liquor traftlc unwittingly struck itself a most violent and staggering blow, from which it is hoped that it may never recover. The Committee on Necrology, the ChaJrman of which preached the funeral sermon and conducted the Masonic ceremonies .8,t the grave, will offer a tribute to his memory.

Death has also, for the first time in many years, entered the immediate circle of my relations; the kind messenger having been .sent by our Supreme Grand Master to take to the Celestial Lodge above'my wife's uncle, Brother James B. .cochran, and her father, Brother Robert McClary. They were initiated in my own Lodge, Seaman, No. 126, the same night, and. were members of it for thirtyfive years. They were both tar past the meri~fan of Ilfe, had been married for a half century, and for many years had enjoyed the happy refiections consequent on a well-spent life. They died in the hope of a glorious immortality. Both members of the Pr~byterian 'Church,' my father-in-law a ruling elder for many years; by their upright lives they had obta1lied the respect and . love of the commu. nity in which they had lived for fifty-four years. They made no pretensions of being ritualists; I can not now recall that I ever saw e~ther of them take part in the conferring of the degrees. 'They were Missouri farmers, and yet their lives were a glorious portrayal and

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demonstration of how Masons not only should but can practice out of th~ Lodge those great moral duties which are inculcated ln it.

It has been an honor as well as a pleasure for me to be, as YOlJr .

'Grand Master, the guest of several Lodges and Masonic bodies, as well as of the Brethren in different portions of the State.

The tirst of these, ang the one, the Craft will pardon me for saying, which I appreciated the most deeply, was given by. my own Lodge, in which I was initiated, passed and raised in the spring and 'summer of 1876. No matter how high or how distinguished the honors a man may have conferred upon him, there is none more highly prized than the good will and love of those among whom he has lived for a generation, his own townsmen, his own Lodge, his neigh bors, friends and acquaintances.

A reception was given in my honor as' Grand Master by Adair Lodge, No. 366, on the evening of the 17th of December. It was a delightful occasion. The spacious hall and, rooms were fined to overflowing with the good Masons of Kirksville, their wives, daughters and sweethearts. There were speeches, declamations, music (instrumental and vocal), introductions, a spread, and a most enjoyable time generally.

On the evening of January 2d I was the guest of Cypress Lodge, No. 227, of Laclede, and of our Grand Senior Deacon, R. W. Bro. C. -C. Bigger a~d his most excellent wife, and had the honor of conferring .the Degree of Master Mason on their only son, Byrnie E. Bigger.

On the evening of February 23d the Grand Lecturer and I were the guests -of the Past Masters' Club of St. Louis. R. W. Bro. Charles iWaughop, President, at a dinner served at the Jefferson Hotel in that city, at the conclusion of which we arose from the table and repaired to the Scottish Rite Cathedral, where we attended the closing session of the School of Instruction of the Thirty-third District, comprising the city and county of St. Louis, presided over by that most competent and devoted Mason, R. W. Bro. Julius C. Garrell, D. D. G. M., so ahly assisted by that equally untiring worker and most capable instructor, R. W. Bro. William E. Hoke, as director of the work. Although the night was a disagreeable one, rainy and stormy" yet more than 700 of the St. Louis Brethren were present, and the inclemency of the weather was forgotten in listening to the entertaining and instructive speeches of the Rev. Dr. Bitting, Grand Treasu;erStewart, Grand Secretary Parson, P. G. M. Jamison, R. W. Bros. Hall, M'cLachlan, Lampert, Hoke, Garrell, Hamilton and others.

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• On the 17th of March I was,the guest of Gate City Lodge, No. 522,

of Kansas City, a.nd presided in the East while the Third Degree was. conferred on one candidate by the Craftsmen's Club of thatcit-y.

On the 26th of May I was again the guest of Gate City Lodge with Grand Master Edward W. Wellington, Grand Secretary Albert K. Wilson, and Past Grand Master Bestor G. Brown, of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and also severai of the other' Grand Lodge Officers. and distinguished Brethren of that State. The Master's Degree was. , conferred on one candidate by the Craftsmen's Club of Kansas City under the direction of its faithful and 'tZealous Presidenr,- W. Bro. Clarence H. Cheney. The evening was a most enjoyable one. and w~· were all much pleased a~d edified by the particularly fin~ addresses· made by Grand Master Wellhigton, Grand Secretary Wilson, Past Grand M'aSter Brown and others of our Kansas Brethren.

Temple Lodge, No. 299, of Kansas City, tendered an'invitation to' the omcers of the Grand Lodge to attend a special Communication on the night of the 16th of June, and confer the Third Degree on one . candidate. There were present at that time R. W. Bros. John T. Short, D. G. M., Robert,' R. Kreeger:' ·G. S. W., William A. Hall, G. J .. W., Cicero C. Bigger, G. S. D., James R McLachlan, G. L.. Jacob Lampert, G. J. S., and myself. There was a goodly attendance of theBrethren, and the Degree was conferred by the Grand Lodge Officers. ' I am also deeply indebted to my R. W. I;Jros. John R. Parson, William A. Hall, Jacpb Lampert, Julius C. Garrell and Willia.m E. Hokeof St. Louis; Robert R. Kreeger, Van F. Boor, J. Oliver Hogg, GeorgeM. Sargent and Thomas A. Milburn of Kansas City; George Rees.

Chesley A. Mosman, ·P. G. M. James W. Boyd and Eugene Westheimer of St. Joseph; Martin T. Balsley, L. W. Wing'and Grant EmErson of Joplin; P. G. M. Kuhn of Farmington, and P. G. M. Corona H. Briggs, Arch A. Johnson, Bert S. Lee and D. B. Farnsworth of Springfield', for the many courtesies and favors shown me in my different visits to their respective cities.

FRATERNAL RELATIONS. Our relations with our ffister Grand Lodges still continue to be. most cordial and fraternal. Nothing has occurred to disturb the peace and good-fellowship which prevail. I have had more or less correspondence with'the Grand Masters of Kansas, Colorado, New Jersey and Texas relating almost exclusively to routine ma~ters.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. I recommended the appointment of R. ·W. Bro. James B. Wright, of Trenton, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota,

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and R. W. Bro. Major J. Lilly, of Moberly, as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, near the Grand Lodge of ¡Missouri.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Immediately after the close of the Grand Lodge I appoInted the Deputy Grand Masters for the Fifty-six, Districts. Two vac8:ncies have occurred, one caused by the death of R. W. Bro. Beall, of the Fifty-first District, which was filled by the appointment of R. W. Bro. Henry Schroeder, of Campbell; the other by tbe removal from the State of R. W. Bro. C. L. Frost, of the Twenty-third District, which was filled by the appointment or'R. W. Bro. Henry Sinauer, of Lexington.

My Deputies have been uniformly prompt and faithful in the discharge of their arduous duties, and have in every instance at once responded to the calls ma'de upon them. Much pi" the prosperity and high standing of our beloved Order is owing to their labors; and. the satisfaction of duty well performed is theirs. .

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. During the year dispensatioBS have been issued for nIne new Lodges, as follows: December 12, 1906, Many Springs Lodge, Many Springs, Orego.n County, Fifty-third District. â&#x20AC;˘ December 18, 1906, Criterion Lodge at Alba, Jasper County, Fortyfourth District.

December 26, 1906, Branson Lodge, at Branson, Taney County, . Fifty-fourth District. . December 29, 1906, St. Francisville, St. Francisville, Clark County, First District.

January 5, 1907, buncan Lodge, at Duncan, Webster County, Forty-fifth District.

April 18, 1907, Advance Lodge, at Advance, Stoddard County, Fiftieth District.

April 23, 1907, Barnett Lodge, at Barnett, M'organ County, Twenty-fifth District.

April 26, 1907, Stoutsville Lodge, at Stoutsville, Monroe County, Seventeenth District.

June 4, 1907, Union Lodge, at Union, Franklin County, Thirtysecond District.

SUSPENSION OF MASTER OF HAZ~LWOOD LODGE, No. 459.

Early in the year a charge of gross unm':l-sonic conduct was preferred against the Master of Hazelwood Lodge, No. 459. An inquiry had been made into the subject previously by R. W. Bro. Dexter B. Farnsworth. D. D. G. M., of the Forty-fifth District. Deeming the

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charge to be of sufficiellt moment, I placed the matte 1路 in the hanns of R. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson, G. S. 路S., who, after notice and service of 'copy of the charge, went to Seymour,.took the evidence I and reported to me. Believing the charge to be well-fqunded I suspended the accused, and notified him to appear before the Grand Lodge to answer to the same.

DEG'JISIONS. I submit for your consideration and approval the following deci- ' sions. I have been called to pass upon a number of matters several times, and in these I only give my decision in one of them. This is particularly the case in regard to the advancement of candidates since Section 137 has been amended, a fiOQd of inquiries having corne in on that point: 1. Lowry City Lodge, No. 403. Question.-Can the Junior Warden: open and preside, and confe路r degrees, the Senior Warden being present, although requested so to do by the Senior Warden?

Answer.-Yes. Question.-Can a Master Mason who has never held either the' Warden's station or the Master's station, confer degrees after ~he Lodge is duly opened by proper officers, and asked so to do by presiding officer?

Answer.-Yes. The fact that the Junior Ward~n presided, the Senior Warden being present, does not render the proceedings illegal. The' word "shall," in Section 96, is directory, not mandatory.

2. Schell City Lodge, No. 448.-K. was a member of this Lodge until 1901. when he was suspended for non-payment of d1,l~. He is now in the saloon business, and wears a Masonic pin very conspicuously upon his person. , Question.-How can he be restrained from masquerading as a Mason before the outside world?

Answer.-There seems to be no criminal statute. that would reach him. There is no way by' which you can make him re~()ve the pin, should he persist in wearing it. He is, however, guilty of a grave Masonic offense, for which he can be tried. Although suspended, he is still a Mason, and subject to Masonic laws. Charges should be preferred against him, a trial had, and he be dealt with as he richly deserves.

3. Appleton Cay Lodge, No. 412.-P. was made an Entered Apprentice in -this Lodge thirty-two years ago. He resides without the Jurisdiction of the Lodge. He asked for a dismissal certificate to

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join another Lodge, when a member objected to its being granted. but refused to prefer charges.路 Question;~What course should b'e pursued?

Answer.-The law governing this case is found in Section 188.

It provides that a Lodge may, by unanimous consent at any stated meeting, waive its Jurisdiction over and grant a certificate of dimission to an Entered Apprentice which would authorize him to petition any Lodge in whose Jurisdiction he' may reside for affiliation.

In this case a Brother objected. There was then no unanimous consent, and the certificate could not be issued. No charges need be preferred. The objection finally disposed of the application. 路At any future stated meeting P. can renew his application, if he so desires. But whenever presented there must be unanimous consent before the certificate can issue.

4. Naylor Lodge, No. 568.-A Brother asked, in open Lodge, for a dimit, without stating what kind he wanted, and his dimit was granted. The Secretary was not present, and received no instructions as to the kind of dimit to issue. When he came to write it out,. he asked the Brother to what Lodge he wished to go, and he replied he wanted that left blank. The Secretary drew his pen through the words "for the purpose of," in the form of dimit set out in Section 174, and issued it. Some members claimed that a dimit could not be issued. and that the one issued should be taken up, and one in. regular form, with privileges or without, issued. A committee waited on the Brother, but he did not surrender his dimit.

Question.-What shall we do in this case?

Answer.-Nothing. The 'granting of dimits is governed by Article XIII of the by-laws. The dimit issued by you giVES the Brother no rights, except the right to petition for affiliation. It is a' dimit without privileges, and the Brother has ceased to be a Mason in good standing.

5.路 Temperance Lodge, No. 438. Question.-Can Master Masons who hold membel"ship in another Jurisdiction in this State. be compE'lled to appear as witnesses, when .required, their testimony being necessary for the prosecution of a Brother of this Lodge charged with unmasonic conduct? If so, what is the' prOCESS? If not, how can their testimony be legally obtained?

Answer.-I know of no way you can .compel a Brother to testify, but If he fails or refuses to appear before the Lodge or the Committee, he is guilty of a Masonic offense, and charges should be preferred against him in the Lodge of which he is a member. and he be punished.

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6. Hamilton Lodge, No. 224. Question.-Is the record of the Circuit Court showing a plea of guilty to a charge of conducting a gambling house, competent or conclusive evidence in a Masonic trial, because no evidence was introduced at the Circuit Court except a plea of guilty of the accused, who was assessed and paid a fine? .

Answer.-A plea of guilty to a criminal charge is a solemn adn::ission in open court of the commission of the offense, and a court record showing such a plea, and the rendition of judgment thereon is competent evidence at a Masonic trial; it is not necessarily' conclusive, but is very persuasive evidence of guilt. ,7. Julius C. Garrell, .D. D. G. M., Thirty-third District. Question.-Can a Lodge examine路a candidate as to his proficiency, and also advance him to the next degree at the same special Communication? I am informed that some Lodges in ,this district are doing this?

Answer.-I am of the opinion that the action of these Lodges may or may not be legal, according to 路the partieular facts surrounding their action. Section 137, as amended, must be construed with Section 128, anct the two made to harmonize, if possible. Reading the two together, it seems t~ me the law now is that unless a stated meeting has be~ held between the special meeting at which the candidate received his E. A. or F. C. Degree, and the special meeting when he is examined and voted proficient, he can not be advanced; but if a stated meeting has intervened he can be examined and advanced at the same special.

To illustrate: A Lodge holds two regular meetings a month; say the first and third Mondays, which, for this month (November), would be the 6th and 19th. At the stated meeting on the 6th a can路 didate is elected to receive the degrees. Either that night or at a special held on the 7th, he is initiated. He can be examined and his proficiency voted on at any special held between the 7th and the 19th. but he can not' be advanced at such special, because that would be advancing him before' the next stated meeting, which is forbidden

by Section 128. But suppose, for some reason, he is not examined .at the stated meeting on the 19th, or at any previous special, but does present himself at a special held on the 21st, and is then exam路 ined and voted proficient. He can be advanced at that .meeting, because a 'stated meeting has intervened between the time of his receivingthe E. A. Degree and this special meeting. .I suppose it will be conceded by all that, having received his degree before the stated meeting of the 19th, he could, under the old law, have been examined ~t that stated meeting, and have been advanced at that same Communication. As the law now stands he can G. L. Pro.-2

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To hold that under all circumstances a candidate examined at a special could not be advanced before the next stated meeting would, I think, be putting a forced construction on the two sections, and one not in harmony with the intention of the Grand Lodge in adoptiBg the a~endment.

8. Eari' Lodge, No. 285.-Several members of this Lodge borrowed money and purchased the upper story of a double brick building, containing several rooms, one of which, being suitable, was dedicated as our hall. The rents, etc., in time will pay for the -hall, when the Brethren purpose giving the title to tb:e Lodge.

Question.-Under existing conditions, will it be lawful to rent the Lodge room for suppers, entertainments, etc.? If so, what class?

Answer.---;No, I do not think it would be lawful for you to rent your Lodge room for the purposes you mention. Lodge rooms should be us€d for Lodge purposes only.

9. Buc~lin Lodge, No. 233.-ls New Cambria and vicinJty in Bucklin or Callao Jurisdiction? There are a few young men who wish to go in at Bucklin on account of its being so much handier to go up at 8 o'clock in the evening and back at midnight, and get good railroad facilities.

Question.-If we take them, won't we get to keep the fees? Please give us a waiver of Jurisdiction.

Answer.-Section 195 of the G. L. by-laws is as binding upon the Grand Master as upon you. If you have not Jurisdiction I can not give it to you~ I am not acquainted with your local geography, and do not know whether N. C. is nearer B. than C. or not. If it is nearer C. you would have to obtain a waiver of Jurisdiction from C. before the Lodge at B. could receive the petitions. The distance is to be determined by a straight line, as the crow fiies, and not by wagon road or railroad, from the residence of the petitioner to the Lodge room. In this connection your attention is particularly called to that part of Section 187 which provides, as the punishment, and very properly, too, "subject to such discipline as may be just and proper," in addition to a return of the fees.

10. United Lodge, No. 5.-B. was a member of this Lodge, but dimitted in 1895, and moved to Old Mexico. He has now dimitted from his Lodge there, and petitions our Lodge for membership, still living in Mexico, expecting to move here in the near future. He owns property here, and has his Chapter and Commandery membership here.

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Answer.-You can not legally receive or act upon Brother B.'s petition for affiliation. Section 156, if not in direct terms, at least by Implication forbids the reception of a petition for affiliation of a nonresident. As soon as Brother B. becomes a resident of this State you can receive his petition, but not before.

11. Missouri Lodge, No. 1. Question.-Can the W. M. lawfully call up the election of officers¡ at any time he sees fit, provided he does so at the meeting specified in the by-laws, and while the Lodge is at LABOR in the Third Degree?

Answer.-Yes. The proper time for election of officers is after all other business has closed or been transacted. If, however, it is apparent that the regular business can not be disposed of untn very late, and that many of the Brethren would have retired, the election should be held at such an hour in the evening as would be most convenient to the majority. ' â&#x20AC;˘ Question 2.-It is a custom of long standing in the Lodge on ques- ' tions other than' the election of officers, etc., to call for the vote of the Lodge by what is termed the usual Masonic. voting sign. Is it lawful for the W. M. to order a paper ballot on any question as he sees fit?

Answer.-No. Question 3.-ls it lawful for the W. M'. to declare out of order and r~fuse to entertain a motion to donate to an officer or member a sum of money out of the funds of the Lodge, which does not purport to be either remuneration for services performed.or to be performed, or a charitable donation, on the ground that the Brother is in need of the money?

Answer.-Yes, and no, according to circumstances. As a rule, no. A motion to surrender the Charter and divide the funds of the Lodge should be ruled out of order. But suppose a Brother and htl:; wife were about to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding, and a motion were made to donate, say, fifty dollars; if the Brother had meritoriously distinguished himself in Freemasonry, and the funds of the Lodge were, sufficient to warrant the expenditure, the motion would be in order. The exercise of good judgment and common sense by the Master would obviate all practical difficulty.

12. Bucklin Lodge, No. 233.. Question 1.-After charges have been brought against a Brother, and. the charges are not unmasonic conduct, has the W. M. the right to pass on the sufficiency of the charges?

Answer.-Yes. It is the duty of the Master to pass upon the question when raised by' the plea that the charges do not constitute a Masonic offense.

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Question 2.-Have members whose dues are two years or more behind a right to vote?

Answer.-Yes. 13. Kennett Lodge, No. 68. Question l.-To what extent is- electioneering for one's self for Warden, Master, or any other Masonic office, permissible?

Answer.-It is contrary to the express provisions of Masonic law in this Grand Jurisdiction to electioneer for office, either in the Grand Lodge, or in any of its constituent Lodges, and he who does so is guilty of a M'asonic offense.

Question 2.-What action should the Lodge take if a Brother has been guilty of this charge?

Answer.-Charges should be preferred against him, and punishment meted out to him.

Question' 3.-In what way should this Lodge be .informed of the eligibility of a Brother who has been elected Master, when he had never been elected and installed Warden of this Lodge?

Answer.-I know of no special provision of our laws relative to the manner in which the Lodge is to be informed as to whether a Brother has served as Warden in another Lodge. Here we take the Brother's word for it. If we had reason to doubt his word, I presume we would write to the Lodge of which he claims to have been a Warden, and find out. It is to be presumed that every Mason is a truthful man, and would not tell an untruth in a matter of that kind. If it should turn out that the Brother had told an untr.uth, and had never served as Warden, then the Grand Master should and would suspend him from office, and order charges preferred against him.

14. Social Lodge, No. 266.-There is a man now in Martinsburg who is a well-driller. He has been in the State three years. He wants to take the degrees, but never stays long enough in one place for a Lodge to gain Jurisdiction over him. He is in every way worthy to.become a Mason.

Question.-Can you' grant a Dispensation for our Lodge to make him a Mason?

Answer.-No. A petitioner for the degrees must have resided at least six -months within the Juri!idiction of the Lodge before his petition can be entertained. Residence is defined to be a permanent, settled domicile or fixed abode. Under the law you could not entertain the retition of the person about whom you write.

15. HazelWOOd Lodge, No. 459.-The Master of this Lodge has been suspended as such till the meeting of the Grand Lodge.

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Question.-Is he suspended only as Master? and is he a Master Mason in good standing? or is he suspended from all rights and privileges?

Answer.-He has been suspended as M'aster of the Lodge. He is still a Master Mason in good standing. He will have to stand his trial before the Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication, out until then he is in the position that any other Master Mason would be against whom charges -had been preferred.

16. Macks Creek Lodge, No. 433. Question.-If a Master Mason has taken out a dimit several years ago and now petitions the same Lodge for affi:liation, -should he pay said Lodge one year's dues?

Answer.-No. Nothing can be ch~rged against a Brother who affiliates. He is required to affiliate, or at lea'st petition within one year from the date of his dimit, or else he loses his good standing, and all his Masonic rights, except the right to affiliate. Under our law dues can not be charged in advance. Hence it follows that the petltipner should not be required to pay one yea,r's dues or any other amount.

17. Blairstown :Lodge, No. 557.-Question.-Can the W. M. call a special meeting of the Lodge for th~ purpose of examining a can路 didate as to his proficiency.and advancing him to a higher degree?

Must this call be made at a regular meeting of the Lodge, or can the W. M. make it ~t any t~me he sees fit to do so?

Answer.-The W. M. can call a special meeting for the purpose of examining a candidate as to his proficiency, and a vote can be taken thereon. The candidate can not, however, be advanced unless a regular Communic~tion has intervened since he has received his last degree. The call does not necessarily have to be made at a regular Communication. The W. M. can issue the call, but all resident members must be notified.

18. Mechanicsville Lodge, No. 260. 1. A, a Master Mason, against whom charges had been preferred for intemperance and excess, having been legally summoned to appear for trial, failed to enter any plea, and ignored entirely the order of the Lodge.

Question.-Should the Lodge take his non-appearance as an acknowledgment of guilt, and proceed with; the trial on this assumption? If so, should the question of contumacy be considered in imposing punishment?

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The question of contumacy, if there is any, in failing to appear or plead, ought not to enter into or be considered in determining the punishment, should the charge be sustained and the accused found guilty.

2. Is a suspended Mason still amenable to Masonic law during his suspension, and has the Lodge the right to bring a suspended Mason to trial who has become addicted to strong drink to such an extent as to be frequently drunk?

Answer.-A suspended M'ason is still amenable to Masonic law, and can and ought to be expelled should the evidence demand it.

19. Charles Waughop, President Past Master's Club of St. Louis.

-A young man was born in Missouri on April 10, 1886, at 8 a. m.

Question.-Is this young man eligible to petition any of the Blue Lodges in the City路 of St. Louis where he resides on the night of April 9, 1907, for the degrees?

Answer.-Yes. In computing the age of a person the day of his birth.is included. He is, therefore, of full age the day before the twenty-first anniversary of his birth, and upon any and every moment of that day may do any act which any man may lawfully do.

Your question must, therefore, be answered in the affirmative. The young man born on April 10, 1886, can l~gally sign a petition for the degrees, and the same can be lawfully received by a Masonic Lodge on the 9th day of April, 1907.

20. Ashlar Lodge, No. 306.-Two Brothers signed the petition for a new Lodge at Illmo, and each presented a certificate -of good standing from Ashlar Lodge, dated January 8, 1906. Illmo Lodge was startEd under Dispensation and chartered in 1906.

Question.-What is sufficient notice of their desire to quit Ashlar Lodge. Must our Lodge order dimits for them?

Answer.-Section 34 provides that petitioners for Lodges under Dispensation, who are members but not officers of Missouri Lodges, may furnish certificates instead of dimits, and that when the new Lodge . is formed such petitioners become members thereof, and thereby cease to be members of their former LodgES. The two Brothers then became by operation of law members of Illmo Lodge when that Lodge was formed, and ceased to be members of Ashlar Lodge. Illmo Lodge was formed when it was started under Dispensation, which was in May, 1906. It is not necessary for your Lodge to grant any dimits. The Secretary of Illmo Lodge should have notified your Lodge at once, but his failure to do so could not atrect the standing of the Brothers.

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, 21. Gorin Lodge, No. 72.-":'R. was expelled for going into .the saloon business. Six months thereafter, having quit the businEss, he' applies to be reinstated. He.only received a two-thirds vote.

Question.-Can he attend Lodge here, or any other place? What procedure would he have to take now, if he wishes to take further action, o~ is there any he could take? What is R.'s present Masonic . standing?

Answer.-Having received a two-thirds vote R. has been restored to good Masonic standing, but not to Lodge membership. He has the right (1) to visit any Lodge in the State,. provided nQ member of the Lodge visited objects, (2) to appear in any Masonic procession, (3) to receive Masonic relief, (4) to have a M~sonic burial, and (5) to petition for afilliation. This last he must do .within one year from the time of his restoration, else he will only ha:ve the right to petition for atDUation thereafter.

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baa been initiated ~

Answer.-The question is answered by that clause of Section 128 , which reads as follows: "Nor can he (the candidate) be advanced before the next stated Communication."

The corollary of that is that a candidate can be advanced at the next regular Communication.

This has been the uniform practice in Lodges so far as the same has come to my knowledge before the amendment to Section 137, Which is enlarging in its nature aDd purpose and not restrictive. It seems to me, then, very clear that one initiated at a special meeting may be examined and advanced 'at the next regular meeting, and I so hold.

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23.-Clear Creek Lo'dge, No. 418.-In November, 1905, L. was granted a d}mit. He is now living in Kansas. He now returns dimit to. the Lodge and purposes to pay dues to date and get a new dimit.

Question.-Has the Lodge any jurisdiction, and what ought we to do?

Answer.-You are powerless, and can do no.thing. L. can not return his dimit, pay'dues and take out a new dimit. Your Lodge has nothing further to do in the premises.

24. Trilumina Lodge, No. 205. Question.-Is it perfectly prop'er to use the Lodge room for a lecture on a Masonic subject? Would there be anything unmasonic in inviting those who do not belong to the Fraternity? , I

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Ailswer.-I see nothing wrong or out of the way in your inviting those not Masons to come out and hear the lecture. It is not soliciting, in the proper construing of that word, and violates neither the letter nor the spirit of the law. To use a Lodge room for such a purpose is allowable.

25. Tuscan Lodge, No. 360.-About a year ago a member of Tuscan Lodge paid up all dues and asked for a dimit. The Secretary sent him a dimIt, but· failed to sign or seal it.

Question.-Is this Brother still a member of our Lodge, and would he be In good standing by simply withdrawing his request for a dimit? In other words, what would" he have to do to become a member in good standing of our Lodge?

Answer.-The Brother is not a member of Tuscan Lodge, nor has he been since the night his dimit was granted. The failure of the Secretary to sign and seal the dimit would make no difference. 'rhese are clerical acts, and ~is attention being called to the matter the Secretary would have the right to sign and seal the dimit, and should do so.

To again become a member of your Lodge the Brother would have to petition for membership and be elected.

26. St. James Lodge, No. 230.-B. petitioned the Lodge for the degrees. His petition was received and referred to a committee.

While in its hands, a written objection was filed with the Master.

Question.-What is the proper course to pursue?

Answer.-The petition having been read and referred to the committee, it is the duty of the committee to report, and upon the coming in of its report a ballot must be taken. Up to this point the Mas· ter had no right to entertain the objection, as a member can not step in between the Lodge and its committee to record an objection.

Neither has the Master the right~ b€cause there is an objection filed with him, where the ballot is clear, to declare the candidate rejected.

But an objection having been filed. the degree can not be <;onferred.

The fee should be returned, and at the expiration of one year from the time of his election B. can again petition, if he so desires.

27. Granby Lodge, No. 514.-The Lodge received and passed upon the petition of a man who can neither read· or write, for the degrees.

He was initiated and passed.

Question.-Can we legally give him the M'aster's Degree?

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tion must be signed by the applicant in person. Grand Master Houston :r:uled that one unable to write is not eligible as a petitioner, and this ruling was approved by the Grand Lodge in 1906.

Notwithstanding the law and this 'ruling, your Lodge received the petition of the Brother you refer to, ~nd elected him" and have already conferred two degrees on him. The Lodge and not the petitioner Is the violater of the law, and if anyone is to suffer the penalty, it is the Lodge and the Brother who signed the petitioner's name. I can see no good that could result from stopping the Brother now. Go ahead and examine him, and if he can pass a satisfactory examination conter the Master's Degree. Be very careful, however, in the future that every petition for路 the degrees' is signed by the applicant in person.

28. ,Ashlar Lotlge, No. 306. Question.-Can a Lodge adopt a clause in its by-laws making it unmasonic conduct to sign a saloon petition?

Answer.:-No. A Lodge can not adopt such a clause. The signing of a saloon petition has never been declared by the Grand Lodge to be a M8.&onic offense, and until this is done, a Lodge would have no right to adopt such a by-law.

29. Jamesport Lodge, No. 564.-H. liv.es in Nebraska. He was a member of old 201 Lodge of this place when its Charter was arrested. He now wants to be reinstated in this Lodge, No. 564. We paid the debts of 201, and feel that we are entitled to the dues of such of its members as are worthy of reinstatement.

Questlon.-What can woe do? ,

Answer.-H. should apply to the Grand Secretary for a certificate, and upon the payment of back dues, if any, the certificate would be i,Bsued. Having failed to obtain a certificate within one year aftEr the session of 1892, confirming the arrest of the Charter of No. 201, his certificate will confer upon him no Masonic right, except that of petitioning for affiliation. As he is now a resident of Nebraska he can not affiliate with a Missouri Lodge. He will have to petition ,a Lodge in Nebraska.

30. Corinthian Lodge, No. 265.-V., employed as a deputy in the county treasurer's office, confessed to a shortage in his accounts. At a regular meeting oOf this Lodge the Master made the following order: "Brother V., who confessed to gross unmasonic conduct, viz.: Cheating, wronging and defrauding a Brother, is hereby expelled from tb.is Lodge, and from all the rights and privileges of Masonry," and instructed the Secretary to make the order of record.

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Question.-Is this proceeding regular?

Answer.-No. Your Master, no doubt, acted from worthy motives, and his promptness, fidelity and zeal in preserving, unsullied, the reputation of the Fraternity, is to be commended, but his act can 路not be upheld-;-it was illegal and void. A Mason, like t!J.e hum-blest citizen of our land, is presumed to be innocent. Charges must be prefnred, a plea entered, a trial had and a vote taken. Then, if he has plead guilty or has been found guilty, he can be expelled, but not till then. This Play, perhaps, seem unnecessary on first blush, where, as here, there is no question of a Brother's guilt, but refiection will make it certain that no other course will do.

31. Salisbury Lodge, No. 208.-0ur tiler has been janitor also, but wishes to resign as janitor. A negro Mason applied for the position.

Question.-Would it not be an unwise thing to employ the negro, . who, of course, is a clandestine Mason, even as janitor?

Answer.-The e~ployment of the negro as janitor I leave with your Lodge for settlement. You have a perfect right to decide it either way, as your own feelings and wishes mar. incline you.

32. Granby Lodge, No. 514.-A young man whose parents live here, desires to petition 1.0r the degrees. He has lived in Muskogee for the past two years, where he was employed. He is past twentytwo; has never voted, and still claims his home in Granby.

Question.-Can we legally receive his petition?

Answer.-The young man is in law, and within meaning of our by-laws, a resident of Granby, and your Lodge would have the right to receive and act upon his petition.

33. Wentzville Lodge, No. 46.-In the spring of 1904 A. asked for a dimit to join a Lodge in West Virginia, and the same was granted and issued. In the fall of that year the dimit was returned, A. stating that he wanted to keep his membership here. The Master endorsed the dimit '''surrendered September 24, 1904," and in open Lodge directed the Secretary to reinstate the Brother's name as a member. He has paid all dues, and has been carried ever since as a member. Now charges have been preferred against him, and the point is made that he is not, in fact, a member of our Lodge, and as he lives in West Virginia, this Lodge has no Jurisdiction.

Question.-Is he a member of our Lodge, and can we try him?

Answer.-I do not think there is anything in the point raised. It is true that the returning' of the dimit did not make the Brother a member of your Lodge. The regular and proper course 1Vould have been

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to have petitioned for membership. ~ut in this particular case the Lodge and the Brother both acted on the assumption that what was done was sufficient, and it does not lie in the mouth of either to now dispute it. I must hold that the Brother is a member of Wentzville Lodge, and that your Lodge has Jurisdiction to try the charges.

34. Westville Lodge, No. 202.-A party is entirely minus his right hand up to his wrist, but has an artificial hand.

Question.-Is he eligible for the degrees?

Answer.-No. 35. Lucerne Lodge, No. 394. Question 1.~When a committee is appointed on a petition does that committee make its report favorable or unfavorable? If so, should the minutes show the repOrt? Answer.---.,The committee should report, either favorably orunfavorably, and. recommend that the applicant be elected or rejected.

The minutes should show thaf the committee report'ed, but must not show how they reported.

2. Is it necessary to keep a petition among路 the records after it is disposed of?

Answer.-The petition, on being received, becomes the 'property of the Lodge, and should be kept and preserved.

36. Gate of the Temple Lodge, No. 422.-The Master of this Lodge died soon after his installation. The Senior Warden has removed permanently from the State.

Request.-A special Dispensation to elect a Master and fill vacancies.

Answer.-Your W. M. having died, and your S. W. permanently removed from the State, the J. W. has become by law the Acting Master, and there is no vacancy in that station. I can not order a Dispensation to issue to elect a W. M., but I have directed the Grand Secretary to issue a Dispensation for you to elect a S. W. However, When you elect a S. W., then the J. W. resumes his station as J. W., and the S. W. becomes Acting Master.

37. Twilight Lodge, No. 114. Question.-Should a student or a member of the Faculty of the State University, or other schools, located at Columbia, petition this Lodge; w1ll the fact that such p~ti颅 tioner is a student or a member of the faculty in any wise affect the JuriSdiction of this Lodge, provided the petitioner has been a resident of Missouri for twelve months, and of Columbia for six months; provided, also, he.is a legally qualified voter in Oolumbia?

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Answer.-The fact that a petitioner for the degrees is a teacher or student does not prevent your Lodge from receiving his petition.

Tfte determining factor is not "is he a student?" but "where does. he reside?" He must have a settled home. He must have resided twelve months in the State and six months within the territorial Jurisdiction of your Lodge, and by residence, as here used, is meant a permanent, settled domicile or fixed abode. If his settled home or fixed abode is in Columbia, he is eligible. If he is there simply as a student and his home or fixed abode is elsewhere, lle is not. It is not altogether, but largely, a question of intention. He can not legally have two permanent abodes at one and the same time, but he is entitled to have one, and he has the right to say where his settled home is, and afterwards, if he sees fit, to change it.

38. Ionic Lodge, No. 154. Question.-ean a Lodge consider a request for a waiver of Jurisdiction coming from a man whose petition for the degrees it rejected a year ago?

Answer.-The question reads as if the request came from the man himsE'lf, but I take it you mean that it comes from the Lodge. to which tb'e petition was presented. I answer, yes. The LOGge should consider and vote on the r-equest for waiver. After a year b,as pas~ed a rejected petitioner can again petition for the degrees. I do not understand that the doctrine of perpetual Jurisdiction is held by our Grand Lodge, and he can petition, as in the 'first instance, any Lodge in the State. Before recdving it, however, that Lodge would have to notify the Lodge within whose Jurisdiction the petitioner resided, and obtain its unanimous consent to a waiver. Of course, if, in this instance, the request came from the man himself, and not the Lodge, it should not be entertained by the Master.

39. Webb City Lodge, No. 512. Question.-Is it necessary to vote on the proficiency of one fxamined on the lecture of the first section of the Third Degree?

Answer.-Yes. The ,examination required by Section 139 should be such as will satisfy the Lodge, and I do not know how you could detumine that without a vote. Sections 137, 138 and 139 should be construed together. The Brethren should vote on the proficieiu:iy, and if not satisfactory to a majority of those present, the Brother should, at some future time, be re-examined.

40. 'Lebanon Lodge, No. 77.-ln August, 1906, C. asked for a dimit 'from Salem Chapter to join Rolla Chapter. He claims he was told that he must also have a dimit from Lebanon Lodge. He thereupon applied for a dimit from the Lodge, and the same. was granted.

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Question.-ean this Lodge ,reconsider its action in granting the dimit, or must C. petition this Lodge for affiliation with our dimit?

An8wer.-Th~ dimit having been issued and received by C., the Lodge cannot reconsider its action. C. must petition for membership.

41. Summit Lodge, No. 263. Question.-ean a Lodge grant a dimit direct, or m1t8tit go through the form of "transfer of membership" of Section 17.,'l A? Is the latter mandatory or optional?

Answer.-A Lodge can grant a dh:hit now the same as before Section 173 A was adopted. That section is cumulative, and does not in any way repeal ,or sUpE'rsede Article XIII of the by-laws.

2. In sending by 'mail final notices to "appear, etc., for non-payment of dues," is it required that such noticet! be sent by registered mail?

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42. York Lodge, No. 563.-In January, 1906, F. was elected to receive the degrefs. Soon thereafter, and before he received any degree, he moved to Huron, Ohio. The Lodge there has been, by us requested, F. asking therefor, to confer the degree for us. No answers have ever been received to these letters. F. now asks us to withdraw his petition and/return him the fee. We want to do so.

Question.-Can we comply' with his request?

Answer.-Yes. F. can not withdraw his petition, but you can lawfully and justly return him the fe'e. Section 126 provides that if the degree i8 not conferred within a year (and in his case more than a year has elallsed), the election is void. The Lodge could, if it so desired, r~tain the fee,' but as F. has not really been at fault, he should not be so dealt with. His money should be returned to him.

43. PerseVElrILnCe Lodge, No: 92. Question.-Can one leave by will a sum of money in trust for keeping up a \~emetery lot 'lnd make the Lodge or some officer thereof a trustee for th.at purpose?

Answer.-I do not think the Masonic law would permit a thing of this kind to be done.

44. Ark Lodge, No. 6.-our Lodge has changed the' date of the annual election from September to June.

Question.-Will our present officers serve out their entire year, or go out in June, or hold over until a year from June, or should we hold an election in September for short term?

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Answer..- Your officers elected in September, 1906, will serve until June, 1908.

45. Equality Lodge, No. 497.-We ask for DispEnsation to elect a W. M., ours having removed permanently from the State.

Reply.-When a Master dies or removes the S. W. assumes his prerogatives and duties for all purposes, except to install oftlcers.

You, therefore, need no election, as your S. W. has become Acting Master. I have no right to issue you a Dispensation to elect either a W. M. or S. W. 46. Robert Burns Lodge, No. 496.-on the night of March 1, 1905, W., a member of this Lodge, was assassinated at his home in the presence of his family-a shot being fired from the outside through the window. No one has ever been arrested, and the assassination is still shrouded in mystery.

Question.-Can the Lodge offer a reward for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer?

Answer.-No. I do not think your Lodge, would have the right to offer a reward. As individuals you could offer as large a reward as you saw fit, but as a Lodge you should take no action.

47. Brookfield Lodge, No. 86.-R. took the E. A. Degree in 1890.

Now he desires advancement.

QUfstion.-Is any further balloting necessary after he has learned his lecture and passed a satisfactory examination? l\nswer.-Yes. R. having received his E. A. Degree before the present law went into ÂŁfrect, will have to be balloted on for advancement, but a clear ballot will elect him to receive both the F. C. and M. M. Degrees.

48. A Member of Twilight Lodge, No. 114. Question.-What are the duties of the Commandery and Blue Lodge as to the burial service of one who belongs to both? Can the Commandery bury the Masons who are Knights Templar, or does that right belong to the Blue Lodge?

Answer.-The law relative to Masonic funerals is found in Seckion 198, as amended 'in 1900. That law reads as follows: A Lodge, as such, may attend the funeral of deceased Brother, and accompany the remains being conveyed to the place of interment, whether the LOdge or any other Masonic body performs the Masonic funeral rites at the grave. It follows that the Commandery has the right to perform the rites at the grave, but in all cases the wishes of the famIly should be followed as far as practicable.

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49. Lambskin Lodge, No. 460.-R€quest for a Dispensation to elect the three principal officers. /'.

Reason.-The Master has left, and is permanently located in another State. The S. W. is acting as W. M., and the J. W. is compelled to leave the city off and on,' and is unable to attend properly.

Reply.-The request must be, and is denied. When a vacancy occurs in the office of Master the S. ,W.is to assume his prerogatives an'd duties for all purposes except such as pertain to the installation of officers. Such a vacancy having occurred in your Lodge, the S. W., who still lives in the city, becomes Acting Master, but in so doing no vacancy is created in the office of S. W. There is no vacancy in the office of. J. W., as the removal must be a permanent one, and not an "off and on" one. '

St. Clair Lodge, ~. 273.~B., a member ~f this Lodge, has been for some years bookkeeper in a saloon, but in nowise engaged in sell1ng liquors. The saloon keeper died, and the Ucense was then taken out in the name o~ B. and one D.; B., how:ever, performing the same duties as before, and not owning or having any interest in the business.

Question.-What must we do? Must we ,expel, or ca;n we BUSpend him while he is thus engaged?

Answer.-B. must sever his connection with the saloon business, or else sever his connection with MasDnry. There can be no middle' ground. The punishment is expulsion, not suspension.

60. George Rees, D. D. G. M., Ninth District.-The Lodges here (St. Joseph) are asking members'to pay' in advance dues to the amount of $80. The deposit, when made, is to be credited with five per cent interest, which is to pay their dues, and as long as the deposit is up they are not required to p~y dues. The object is to raise a building fund.

A member of Agency Lodge, residing here, whose dues are $3.00 per year, has placed in my hands $60 on condition that Zeredatha - Lodge shall, in consideration, pay his dues to his Lodge.

Question.-Can Zeredatha Lodge accept it on those conditions?

Answer.-No. I do not think that Zeredatha Lodge could receive the $60, and agree to pay the dues of the member of Agency LO,dge.

To hold that this could be done would, in my judgment, be to estab-' 11sh a very dangerous precedent.

51. Linn Lodge, No. 326.-A Brother petitioned for membership, but moved away before it was acted on.

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Question.-Will it be M'asonically right to take him into our Lodge now that he resides miles away in another Jurisdiction?

A~swer.-The Brother being within your Jurisdiction when he petitioned for membership, your Lodge properly received his petition, and the fact that he has since moved away does not deprive you of Jurisdiction. On the coming in of the report of the committee the ballot should be spread.

52. Salem Lodge, No. 225.-ln June, 1907, D. was tried and .suspended for two years. He now demands a copy of the evidence.

Questlon.-Can he have it until he files notice of appeal?

Answer.-The Secretary has no right to furnish anyone with a copy of the evidence taken at a trial unless authorized or required by a vote of the Lodge to do so. Neither is a Br.er who has appealed entitled to a copy without a vote of the Lodge. The law requires the Secretary, when an appeal is taken, to make out and send to the Grand Secretary a true copy of all the record entries and of the charge and specffications, together with all the evidence and the appeal and notice thereof. Both parties to the cause have the privilege of examining the transcript and noting exceptions thereto, but the furnishing of a copy is no part of the Secretary's work, nor is any provision made therefor.

53. Ionic Lodge, No. 154. Question.-Can those petitioners who are members of this Lodge vote on the motion to waive Jurisdiction for the formation of a new Lodge?

Answer.-On the question of waiver of territorial Jurisdiction the petitioners for the new Lodge would have the right to vote. It Is a . matter which atfects the Lodge as a whole, and in one sense of the term at least everybody is interested; those petitioning for the new Lodge to have the territory waived, and the others to have 'the territory remain as it is. It does not atfect them individually.

54. Twilight Lodge, No. 114.-This Lodge wishes to hold memorial services and decorate the graves of our departed Brethren on Sunday, July 28th, and as it will be necessary for the Lodge to appear in public procession to do this, we request a special Dispensation to do so.

Reply.-The request will have to be denied, as I think the law prohbits me from issuing such a Dispensation, and also the Lodge from holding such a meeting. Our law is explicit that "no Lodge meeting shall be held on the first day of the week, commonly called Sunday, except. to perform funeral servicE's." It is further provided

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"that Masonic funeral ceremonies shall not be performed at any time subsequent to the burhU of the body." This seems to be decisive of the matter.

55. North Star Lodge, No. 157. Question.-At what age or time in life should the obligation to assist an orphan cease; or how long are we compelled to take care of an orphan?

Answer.-You are to take care of an orphan as long as his or her necessities may require and your ability permit. The question also includes this: At what age does one cease to be an orphan?

Webster defines an orphan to be a child bereaved of both father and mother.; sometimes, also, a- child who has but one parent living.

A Masonic definition of an orphan would be a child who has been bereaved of its father. Now, a child, or an infant, is one who has not yet reached his majority; that is, is not yet twenty-one, if a boy, and not eighteen, if a girl, at which age, respectively, they become adults, and cease to be children or minors. In my opinion, then, an orphan ceases to be such when he or she reaches adult age.

56. Portland Lodge, No. 242.'-A. brings suits against B., and gets judgment. ' Question.-Can B. bring charges against A. for the bringing of the suit?

Answer.-No. Every Mason should pay his just debts, and if he does not do so, the creditor, whether a Mason or not, has the right to sue him, and have his debt reduced to judgment. That a Mason does so is no Masonic offense. If that is all there is in the charge the Master should refuse to entertain it, as it would be folly to proceed with it.

57. Wentzville Lodge No. 46.-A member of this Lodge living in a foreign Grand Jurisdiction, commits a Masonic offense.

Question.-Can the Lodge in whose Jurisdiction he resides prefer charges against him in our Lodge?

Answer.-Yes. 58. St. Clair Lodge, No. 273.-A member of this Lodge is circu~ lating a saloon petition, and will present it to the County Court, asking for a dram-shop license.

Question.-Assuming that he will not obtain a license, what is his Masonic standing, and what should be done?

Answer.~To attempt to commit a crime is hardly less reprehen' sible, morally, than the commission of it. I can not conceive of a Missouri, Mason not knowing that he can not be a saloon-keeper and

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remain a Mason. And he who would deliherately and designedly attempt to place himself in the position of a Masonic outlaw is not worthy of Masonic communion with Masons. Charges should be preferred, and the law allowed to take its course.

59. H. A. Hatfield, D. D. G. M., Eighteenth District.-Moberly Lodge has ordered the Secretary to send out notice to all those who owe one year's dues (that is, for 1906), to "appear and show cause why they should not be suspended for non-payment of dues."

Question.-Is this the intention of the law? and how is Section 207, page 11, Supplement, to be construed?

I can best answer your letter by quoting from the ~eport /of the Committee on Jurisprudence, M. W. Bro. Thos. E. Garrett, Chairman, to the Grand Lodge in 1880, which report was adopted, and has become the long established law of this Grand Jurisdiction: "In our view the Grand Lodge does not grant, nor never intended to grant, one year of grace. A year's dues are payable and due at the end of the period of twelve months, and if not paid, the indebted Brother is twelve months in arrears for dues. The law regulating the liability of dues, was never inten~ed to mean that twelve months' dues must lie twelve months overdue before the delinquent could be proceeded against for non-payment of dues. If it did, in case of triat and suspension, one full year's dues could not be included in the account of indebtedness, with which the Brother stands charged, and for the non-payment of which he may be suspended. A Brother who does not pay, is twelve months in arrears for dues at the end 'of the year, and if he continues delinquent, he may be proceeded against at any time during the next year, for all dues that have accrued during the previous year or years."-Pro., 1880, p. 32, et seq.

Moberly Lodge was acting strictly according to the law in making the order you mention.

60. Chilhowee Lodge, No. 487. Question.--:-Has a M'ason the right to have Morgan's Exposition in his possession?

Answer.-I know of no particular reason or use a Mason would have for an exposition, unless as a historical or literary curiosity. I would not advise a Mason to get one, as it serves no useful purpose, but do not see how it could be held a Masonic offense for a Brother to have one.

61. Hamilton Lodge, No. 224.-A member was tried for unma路 sonic eonduct, and acquitted. He immediately applied in writing for a dimit to join another Lodge. Objection was made, but on mo-

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tion, it was ordered that a dimit issue at OIice. Thereupon the Secretary refused to issue it.

Question.-Was the Secretary right, or should the dimit be issued?

Answer.-The Secretary did right, and the Master erred in entertaining the motion. No dimit can be legally issued pending the sixty days, allowed for an appeal.

62. Wentzville Lodge, No. 46.-A. asked for a dimit to join !:Inother Lodge, and it was issued. He now desires to return his dimit and retain his membership here.

Question.-Does he have to petition this Lodge the same as one dimitting from another Lodge who desires to join this Lodge?

Answer.-He will have to petition your Lodge for affiliation. The same rule applies to him as if h~ held a dimit from another Lodge.

63. John R. Parson, Grand Secretary.-In the returns from Hermann Lodge, No. 123, I note that one of their members is a saloon';. keeper. The Secretary asks what the Lodge shall do in the matter.

I wrote the Secretary of Hermann Lodge as follows: I am informed by the Grand Secretary that your returns show that one ot your members, H. G., is a saloon-keeper.• No saloon-keeper can belong to a Missouri Lodge of Masons. You are ordered to prefer charges against Brother G., and after trial had, expel him. No other punIshment is allowable. You will read this letter in open Lodge, and say to the Brethren that the law is imperative, and unless yOU' take the steps pointed out, the Charter of your Lodge will be ar· rested.

64. Marcus Lodge, No. 110. Question.-When a petition for the degrees is read is it proper for the Master, without motion, to appoint the Committee of Investigation, or should the action of the Lodge be ·had upon a motion to -receive the petition and have a committee appointed, and if, by motion, must it carry unanimously? It has been the practice for the Master to appoint without motion. . Is this the correct and appr.oved practice?

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Answer.-It is not the correct or approve.d practice for the Master to appoint a committee without a motion. The law contemplates and requires that before the committee be appointed, a motion to receive the petition should be put and unanimously carried.

65. Occidental recently adopted:

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"No member shall be installed as Worshipful Master until he has demonstrated his ability to obligate candidates in all three degrEes, also to confer the second section of Third Degree, also either the First or Third Degree M'aster's Lecture, and also deliver all the three charges without reading from the ritual. And all other officers, . elective or appointive, shall be proficient in the work of the station to which they are elected or appointed before being installed."

Question.-Can such an amendment be enforced? Is it not contrary to the spirit and intent, if not the letter, of the Grand Lodge by-laws? ' Answer.-By reference to Section 102, it will be seen that no Mason is eligible to the office of Master of a Chartered Lodge unless he has been elected and installed Warden. This seems to be the only qualification necessary, except, of course, that he be a member of the Lodge in good standing. Section 49 provides that the by-laws of a Chartered Lodge need not be submitted to the Grand Lodge or Grand Master for approval. Their legality depends upon their being in harmony with the general law of the Jurisdiction, written and unwritten. If questio!1ed, they will be sustained to the extent of their validity. When in conflict with established law they will be treated as void.

In my judgment the amended by-law of your Lodge is void, because in conflict with our established law in that it adds to the qualifications of a Mason to make him eligible to the office of Master.

66. Dockery Lodge, No. 325.-A. was suspended for non-payment of dues. After standing suspended for six or seven years he paid up all back dues, petitioned for reinstatement, and was rejected.

Question.-Should he present his petition at each meeting of the Lodge and be rejected? How long could he continue to do so, and what would be his Masonic standing during that time?

Answer.-A Brother who has remained in arrears for dues three years, or longer, after his suspension, can only be reinstated upon payment. of his dues and by vote of a majority of the me~bers present when the vote is taken. If rejected, he may renew his application at any subsequent stated meeting, and neither the Master nor the Lodge can refuse to entertain his petitioR for restoration. While so suspended he has no Masonic rights whatever, except the right to petition for restoration.

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Question.-What is his standing during the second year? How long can he continue to peqUon? Answer.-When a Master M'aSon is rejected for affiliation he may apply at any subsequent stated meeting by a new petition. There is no limit to the time. A rejection within the year after his dimit is granted keeps him in good Masonic standing for one year from the time of his rejection. This is on the theory that he has done all he could-petitioned for affiliation within the required time-and the fact of his rejection was no act of his, and .for it he shouJd not be held responsible.

DISPENSATIONS TO REBALLOT..

I have received many requests for permission to reballot on petie tions. These I have invariably granted, deeming in each instance the reason given sufficient.

DISPENSATIONS FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Dispensations have been granted for the removal of halls, and, in many instances, for the election of officers. These will be sh'own in the report- of the Grand Secretary.

It will appear, from an examination of his report, that I have - ordered Dispensations to issue for the election of Senior and Junior Wardens. On this subject there is a eonflict of authority, Past Grand Master Valliant holding t.hat no Dispensation could issue (See Pro., 1905, p. 18), and Past Grand Master Kuhn that such Dispensation could issue (See Pro., 1903, p. 28). Both rulings were approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence and the Grand Lodge.

In my judgment these Dispensations should not 'be refused, and where these offices were vacant, and the Lodge asked for a Dispensation to hold an election to fill the v~cancy I granted it.

LAYING OF CORNER-STONES. Corner-stones have been laid with ceremonies appropriate to the ()ccasion in the following instances: College building at Forsyth, October 1, 1906.

Vernon County Court House, Nevada, October 30, 1906.

Masonic Temple, Springfield, November 15, 1906.

South St. Louis Masonic Temple, St. Louis, March 5, 1907.

Court House, Gallatin, March 27, 1907.

City Hall, Hayti, April 3, 1907.

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Y. M. c. A. building, Columbia, April 24. 1907.

High School building, Marshall, May 31. 1907.

M. E. Church, Warrensburg. June 4, 1907.

M. E. ChuFch, Lucerne, May 28, 1907.

Southern Methodist Church, Clarksville. August 6. 1907.

Normal School, Springfield, August 6, 1907.

High School, Marceline, August 21, 1907.

Presbyterian Church, Bunceton, August 22, 1907.

Boone County Court House, Columbia, August 29. 1907.

Christian ChurcQ, Neosho, August 29, 1907.

School building, .Polo, August 31, 1907.

In this connection I desire to ~ay this: That in at least two of these instances the corner-stones laid had no marks, words or ins-criptions whatever to show that they had ever been laid by the Masons. I refer to the 'Y. M. C. A. building and the Boone County Court House, both at Columbia. To these and all kindred corner-stone layings I enter my emphatic and solemn protest. Had I been present I would have refused to proceed with the ceremonies. Those ceremonies, â&#x20AC;˘ as set out in our Book of Constitutions, provide that on the stone is to be engraved the year of Masonry, the name of the Grand Master, and such other particulars as may be deemed nEcessary, a,mong which should always be the inscription that the stone was laid by the Grand Lodge. If those in authority are not willing for these things to appear, then, I, for one, say we will not lay your cornerstones. I stand for the dignity and high importance of Masonry. and 'firmly believe that any orgaI;lization is honored by having the corner-stone of its building laid by the Order, and the l.east it can do in return is to let the stone so speak for itself.

REMISSION OF DUES. I have been informed by the Grand Secretary that some Lodges rEmit the dues of ministers and of one or more of the following officers: Treasurer, Secretary, Tiler and Trustees. This is a growing custom which is better kept in the breach than in the observance.

A suitable compensation should be paid certain officers of the Lodge, but they, like all other members, should be required to pa.y dues.

It would be wise for the Grand Lodge to put its construction upon the words: "good cause," in Section 166.

REIMBURSEMENT TO GRAND SECRETARY. At its last session the Grand Lodge donated to Mrs. John D. Vinci] $100, to be paid her in quarterly installments. Mrs. Vincil died

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January 26, 1907. Previous to her death the Grand Secretary, at ,her earnest request, made out the two warrants due in March and June, and paid her the money on them out of his own PQcket. He should not路 be allowed to bear the burden of these kindly acts, and I ask the Grand Lodge to reimburse him. ,.,-1

REVISION OF THE BY-LAWS. The Committee on Revision has been at work, and I am advised expects to be able to report at this Annual Communication. A revision of our laws, as well as a digest of our decisions is badly needed: ARRANGEM'ENTS FOR HOLDING THIS COMMUNICATION. Some time ago I appointed a committee of five, consisting of R. W. Bros. Julius C. Garrell, William A. Hall, Jacob Lampert, William E. Hoke and Eden Reed, to secure a place for holding the sessions of this Grand Lodge,"and to make arrangements therefor. This com, mittee contracted with our Grand Treasurer, Alphonso C. Stewart, representing the Scottish Rite Bodies, for the use of their Cathedral for the sum of $175, and th;ir action was approved.

STATE LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. State Lodges of Instruction have been held at thirty-two cities as follows: De Soto, Farmington, Cape Girardeau, Kennett, Dexter, Doniphan, Van Buren, Jefferson City, Independence, St. Joseph, Maryville, Chillicothe, Springfield, Monett, Carthage, Butler; Moberly, Kirksville, Marceline, St. Louis, Louisiana, Fulton, Columbia, Sedalia, Joplin, Carrollton, Higginsville, Kansas City, Nevada, Hannibal, Macon and Unionville.

All of these Lodges of Instruction, with a few exceptions, caused in every case, I believe, by the inclemency of the weather, were well attended, and the interest manifested was great. No matter where we were, whether in the cotton fields of Dunklin or the mines of Jasper; the rich and fertile plains of the Mississippi and the Missouri, 'or the orchards of the Ozarks; the classic shades of Columbia and Fulton, or the busy marts of commerce of St. Louis and Kansas City; the rolling prairies of Nodaway and Putnam, or the wheat fields of Carroll and Lafayette, we met within the tiled recesses of the Lodge room,. the worthy, the chosen and the select of these communities, eager to learn and perfect themselves in the work. Among the most ,pleasing, lasting and precious memories of my life will be the many happy hours spent with my Brethren in these Lodges of Instruction.

I desire, in this connection, to congratulate the Craft upon the good work, the true work and the square work wrought by our Grand

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Lecturer. The chief of the fathers, the ancient men; those who had been associated with the great McDowell, and many of whom had sat in thei-l' youth at his feet. and all of whom had recognized hLs pre-eminent ability, learning and scholarship, and had seen the won路 drous glory of his life's work, knew full well that a mighty man had fallen in Israel, and felt that the appointment of his successor was the most important matter that had come before the Fraternity in years, Reflecting upon his amiable character and many virtues, they waited with fear and trembling. But Grand Master Houston rose to the occaSion. His appointment has met with the hearty and emphatic approval of the Order throughout the State. Courteous, kind, patient, painstaking, our Grand Lecturer makes a model instructor; and such is his presence, his knowledge of the Ritual, his faculty of instilling in those with whom he meets a desire to learn the work, and his eminent fitness for the place, that it is patent to all that, as in olden time, the mantle of our Eli~ah has fallen upon Elisha. I congratulate the Fraternity on having found such a man. and R. W. Bro. McLachlan on the great w9rk he has done.

THE MASONIC HOME. It is my pleasant duty to report that the claim of the Grand

Lodge as trUstee for the Home ag~inst the estate of our late Brother W. H. Smith, of Vernon County, has been settled and compromised, and that by the terms of the settlement the Home is to receiv:e the sum of approximately $15,000, in the shape of real estate, real estate notes and cash. The settlement met with my endorsement, and I ask that the action of the Board and its attorneys, in effecting the settlement, be approved by the Grand Lodge.

As was well said by Past Grand Master Houston: "The pride which every true Mason feels in the Masonic Home is a sufficient guaranty of its perpetuity."

RECOMMENDATIONS. The law provides that the Grand Master shall recommend such measures as may by him be deemed expedient and necessary.

In compliance with this requirement of the law I submit the following recommendations: 1. That new offices be provided for the Grand Secretary, and that they be adjoining those of the Grand Secretary of the Grand Chap路 ter, and the Grand Recorder's of the Grand Council and Grand Com路 mandery. All these offices, in my judgment, should be in the same building, and, if possible, on the same floor. Action looking to this end has been already taken by the other Grand Bodies. and commit-

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tees appointed to act in conjunction with a committee of this Grand Body when appointed.

2. That the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and M'eans be authorized and directed to make all suitable arrangements for the holding of the 'Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, 3. That the .printing of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge be let at competitive bidding to the lowest and best bidder.

4. That an ample appropriation be made for the holding of SChools of Instruction for the District Lecturers. This is a gilt-edge investment, and should not be overlooked.

5. That a digest of the decisions of the Grand Lodge be prepared and published.

6. That a oy-Iaw be adopted requiring the funds of each Lodge to be kept and deposited in a bank in the name of the Lodge.

7. That the form of the petition for a new Lodge be changed to conform to the law, in that it be made to state that all the petitioners reside within the territory (jf the proposed Lodge, and that the D. D. G. M.'s be directed to see that this provision of the law be strictly complied with. There has been growing up a custom of late of new Lodges borrowing members outside their territory in order to get officers and the necessary number. It should be stopped.

8. That a committee to be composed of the out-going Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and the Grand Lecturer be appointed to advise with the incoming Grand Master as to his appointments of Distriet Deputy Grand Masters. . It would not do for me to close this Address without returning my thanks to the Grand Lodge and the Fraternity for the many honors and favors they have conferred on me. I know of no better way of showing my appreciation of their kindness than by trying to the best of my ability to perform my duties. This I have endeavored to do. The cares of the office have been lightened by the generous. assistance given me by so many of my Brethren, and fspecially has this been the case with my friend and Brother, our efficient Grand Secretary. Exceedingly careful never to trespass on the rights of the Grand Master, I have ever found him willing, prompt and oblfging, and if my 1\d.ministration has in any degre.e been a success I feel that it is in a great measure owing to his assistance and advice.

Fraternally submitted, D. M.

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REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY.

\L \\t'. Bro. John R. Parson. Grand Secretary. then submitted his report for the year, showing that he had for thl' second time in the history of the Grand Lodge of :Missour1, secured reports and Grand Lodge dues from l'yery one of the 584 I ~odge:, in the State; also that the collection~ for the year exceeded by some $2,300 the Grand Lodge <1uc:- for al1~' previous year. The report was, by order of the Grand :\[astcr. referred to the Committee on Accounts. It is as follows: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Prce and A.CCfptcd MaSOll8 of j[i.ssoud:

Herewith I present my report as Grand Secretal'y from Sept. 15, 1DOll, to and including Sept. 16, 1907, together with my books and vouchers.

Charters gl'anted by the Grand Lodge at its last session were sent to the several District Deputy Grand Masters in whose Districts the new Lodgps were located. All of these Lodges were duly constituted by proper officers. and have been at work during the year. I append a list of the Lodges, thelL' numbers and locations, as follows: :\EW LODGES. CHARTERED SEPTEMBER :!7TH, ~ovingel'

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Lodge, ~o. 583, at Kovinger, Adair County, Second District.

Berlin Lodge, ::\'0. 378, at BerIln, Gentry County, Sixth District.

Ewing Lodge, )lo. 577, at Ewing, Lewis County, Fifteenth District.

Hom;fon Lodge, ~o. 580, at Gant, Audrain County, Twenty-seventh District.

Shamrock Lodge, ~o. 575, at Shaml'ock, Callaway County. Twentyseventh District. .

Red Bird Lodge, Xo. 584, at Red Bird, Gasconade County. Tblrty-sec(md D.istrict.

Ollve Branch Lodge, Xo. 576, at St. Louis, Thirty-third District.

FOI'est Park Lodge, ~o. 578, at St. Louis, Thirty-third District.

Amsterdam Lodge, ~o. 141, at Amsterdam, Bates County. Thirty-fifth District.

Chilho\vee Lodge, Xo. 487, at Chllhowee, Johnson County, Thirty-sixth District.

Equality Lodge, ~o. 497, at ~ewburg, Phelps County. Thlt路ty-ninth District..

Belle Lodge, Ko. 373, at Belle, Maries County, Thirty-ninth District.

Grandin Lodge, No. 579. at Grandin, Carter Coupt:r,路 Forty-seventh District.

Barnesville Lodge, No. 353, at Elllngton, Reynolds County, Forty-8l'Vellth.

Illmo Lodge, Xo. 581, at IIlmo, Scott County, Fiftieth District.

Koshkonong Lodge, Xo. 582, Koshkonong, Oregon County, Flfty-thiL'd District.

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COMMISSIONS TO DISTRICT DEPl.;TY GRA='iD MASTERS. By order of M. W. Bro. David M. Wilson, Grand Mastei', commissions were sent to the District Deputy Grand Masters by him appointed in the tifty-slx Masonic Districts.

COMMISSIONS TO GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. By order of the Grand Master, commission was issued to R. W. Bro. W. M. Monroe as Grand Representative of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Scotland, vice James Smith, deceased. Also to R. W. Bro. Harry Lord as ' Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of North Dakota.

COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDED. Grand Master Wilson recommended R. W. Bro. Majol' J. Lllly, of Moberly, for appointment as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana near the Grand Lodge of Missouri; and the commission has been duly received by him.

R. W. Bro. James B. Wright, of Trenton, was recommended as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota neal' the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and he has received his commission.

SPE~IAL'

COMMISSIOKS.

Owing to the death of R. W, Bro. J. W. Beall, Distl'ict Deputy Grand Master of the Fifty-first District, a commission was Issued to W. Bro. Henry Schroeder, by order of the Grand Master, to fill the unexpired term.

R. W. Bro. C. L. Frost, D. D. G. M. of tlie Twenty-thh'd Masonic District. having moved to Oklahoma, by order of the Grand Master, commission was Issued toW. Bro. Henry Sinauer -to fill the unexpired tel'm.

LODGES UXDER

DISPE~SATIOX.

The Grand Master ordered the issuance of Dispensations to create the following Lodges, nine In number: . December 12, 1906, Many Springs Lodge, ~fany Springs,' Oregon County.

Fifty-third District.

December 18, Criterion Lodge, Alba, Jasper County, Forty-fourth District.

December 26, Branson Lodge, Branson, Taney County, Fifty-fourth District.

December 29, St. FranclsvlIle Lodge, St. Francisvllle, Clark County, First District.

January, 5, 1907, Duncan Lodge, Duncl!-n, Webster County, Forty-fifth District.

April 18,. Advance Lodge, Advance, Stoddard County, Fiftieth District.

April 23, Barnett Lodge, Barnett, Morgan County, Twenty-fifth District.

April 26, ~toutsvllle Lodge, Stoutsvllle, Monroe County, S~venteenth District.

June 4, Union Lodge, Union, Franklin County, Thirty-second District.

CHARTER RECEIVED. After repeated efforts to secure the Charter of Stratford Lodge, No. 497, arrested by Grand Lodge, 1906, the same was received February 6, 1907, togethel' with records and ledger.

Proceedings of the

40

[Sept.

DUPLICATE CHARTER. By ordet路 of Grand )laster Wilson, duplicate Chartet' was issued to Cold Spring Lodge, ~o. 274, at Leeton, in March, 1907, in lieu of original destroyed by tire, together with the Lodge building and contents.

LODGES C01\'SOLIDATED. Acting under the by-laws of the Grand Lodge, Amazonia Lodge, 1\'0. 320, at Amazonia. Andrew County, consolidated with Savannah Lodge, No, 71, at Sanmnah. Andrew County, under the name and number of the latter Lodge, SPECIAL

J)ISPE~HATIO~8.

The Grand )laster ordered the issuance of a number of special Dispensations for the election of officers, removal of Lodges into new halls'l and laying of corner-stones, as foIlo","s: RE)!OVAL Ol,' LODGES. Xa~'lor

Lodge, 1\'0. ;)68, Into new hall, October 16th, 190U. Chilhowee Lodge, r. D., into new hall, October 18th, 1906.

Charleston Lodge, ~o. 407. into new hall, December 20th, 1906. )'lcDonald Lodge. Xo. 324. into new hall. December 21st, 1906. ~laplewood Lodge, Xo. ri66, into liew hall, .Tanuary 4th, 1907.

St. .Tames LodgE:'. Xo. 230, into new hall. January 4th, 1907.

Pendleton Lodge. Xo. ;)fi1, into new hall, January 8th. 1907.

In<1eIH'ndence Lodge, Xo. 76, into new hall, January 12th. 1907. )lorley Lodge, Xo. 184. into new hall, .January 22d, 1907.

Havenwood Lodge, Xo. 201, into new hall, February 11th, 1907.

Hiram Lodge, Xo. 362, into new hall, February 21st, 1907.

Weatherby Lodge, Xo. 235, into new hall, March 1st,. 1907.

Carterville Lodge, Xo. 401, into. new hall, March ;)th, 1907.

Winona Lodge, Xo. 430, into new hall. March I:Hh. 1907.

St. Joseph Lodge, 1\'0. 78, Zeredatha Lodge, Xo. 189, Chat'ity Lodge, Xo. :3:n. into new hall, )lat'ch 19th, 1907.

Graham Lodge. Xo. 289, into new hall, ~lal'(~h 30th. 1!l07.

Crane Lodge, Xo. 519, into new hall, )lareh 30th. 1907.

Cold Spring Lodge, 1\'0. 274, into new hall. Apt'j[ 23d, 1907.

Bertl'and Lodge, 1\0. 330, Into new hall. June 18th, 1907. (~o()d Hope Lodge, 1\'0. 218, and Cache Lodge. Xo. 416. Into new hall, .July 1st, 1907.

Dockery Lodge, Xo. 32;), into new hall. .July 8th, 1907.

Appleton Cit~路 Lodge, Xo. 412, into another ha'll temporarily, August 8th, 1907. (iate City Lodge, :-;'0. G22, into new hall, August 17th, 1907. !3lsmarck Lodge, Xo. 41, into new hall, August 17th, 1907.

Troy Lodge. Xo. a4, into new hall, August 17th, 1907.

United Lodge, 1\0. G, and Solomon Lodge. Xo. 271, into new hall, August 31st, 1907.

Fair Play Lodge. Xo. 44. into new hall, September 4th, 1907.

Sedalia Lodge, 1\'0. 2a6, and Granite Lodge, Xo. 272, into new hall, September 17th. 1907.

Seaman Lodge. Xo. 126, into new hall, September 17th. 1907.

1907. ]

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

41

ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Authority was issued, by order of the Grand Master, to the following named Lodges to hold election of officers: ~os. 413, 155, 532, 462, 204, 490. 149, 319, 417, 440, 271. 395. 114. 268, 175, 516, 300, 252, 128, 554, 582, 487, 418, 426, 422, 322, 389, 314. 328.

253, 185, 32, 234.

CORNER-STOXES. The Grand Master directed the issuance of authority to lay cornerstones, as follows: To G. J. Vaughan, D. D. G. M., 54th District, College Bldg., Forsytb.

Jullus C. Garrell, D. D. G. M., 33d District, South St'- Louip Masonic Temple.

A. M. Dockery, P. G. M., Court House, Gallatin. / W. F. Kubb., P. G. M., City Hall, Hayti.

W. Bro. T. W. Wblttle, Y. M. c. A. Building, Columbia.

Xenopbon Ryland, P. ,G. M., Higb School Building, Marshall.

C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., M. E. Cburcb, Warrensburg.

R. W. Bro. Jobn C. Senate, M. K Cburcb, Lucerne.

C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., Normal Scbool, Springfield.

W. F. Kubn, P. G. M., High Scbool Building, Marceline.

W. F .â&#x20AC;˘Jobnson, D. D. G. 1\1., 25tb District. Presbyterian Churcb.

Bunceton.

W. Bro. T. W. ""bittle, Boone County Court House. Columbia.

J. M. Z. Withrow, D. D. G. :\1., 56th District. Christian Cburch.

Neosbo.

A. M. DockerJ', P. G. M., Scbool Building, 1'010.

During the term tbe Grand ~Iaster laid the corner-stones of Vernon County Court House, Xevada; :\Iasonic Temple at Springfield and ~1. E. Churcb at Clarksville.

.

BLAXKS FOR HETCUXS, B,Iank returns were sent to all the Subordinate Lodges Jul~' 10th, and a large majority bad responded with returns and dues by Septembel' 1st.

The dellnquent Lodges were at once notified and reque~ted to send returns.

RETl'RNS FHO)! EVERY LODGE, It is a great gratification to me to be able to report. a~ I did l~t year, that everyone of tbe 584 Lodges in tbe State bas made retul'fiS and paid Grand Lodge dues. I am greatly indebted to tbe District Deputy Grand Masters for tbelr kind assistance.

The condition of the Lodges, as 'evidenced by tbe reports. is most gratifying, the membersbip aggregating over 45,000; and over $2,300 more have been received for Grand Lodge dues 1907 than tbe previous ~'ear, which was a record-breaking one.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

l1. number of appeals and a few petitions for restoration to good Masonic standing have been received and forwarded to :\1. W. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison.

Chairman of the committee.

â&#x20AC;˘

42

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

TRAXSJ)ORTA'l'IO~.

R. W. HI·o. V. H. Falkenh~lner, Committee, was unable to obtain any I·ate.· the railroads Insisting on two cents per mile. as now provided by the law. Dnrlng August a circular containing this information was sent to all the Lodges. Hotel rates were also furnished in the circular, copies of which will he fonno In the Grand Lodge showing- where entertainment may be found. ~[ASO~IC HOMF..

A warrant for $20.G:!:!.iiO. one-half per capita tax 1906, was turned over to the Masonic Home in October. 1906. And in July, 1907, an additional walTant for $110. one-half back dues. making a grand total of $20,732.50 paid toward the maintenance of our Home for that Masonic year. The per capita tax 1907 to and including September 16, 1~07. amounts to $43.;)38. one-half of whi<-h is due and payable to the order of the Masonic Home.

ADDITIONAL' ROO~1.

With the ('onsent of till' (;.·and )1astpr and approval of the Chairman of the Committee on Wap,; and M:~ans, additional rOom has been secured for the Grand Secretar~-'s office at an increased rental of $10 per month.

GRA~D

LODGE PROPERTY.

In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge 1905, the furniture, jewels, aproru;, etc., formerly belonging to Franklln Lodge, No. 541 (defunct), were turned over to Easter Lodge, Xo. 575, at St. Clair.

In accordance with the action of Grand Lodge 1906. the property be· longing to the late Ryland Lodge, Xo. 332, was tnrned onr to Rerlln Lodge.

No. 378, at Berlin, together with $32.35.

In accordance with the action of the Grand Lodge 190(;, the pI'operty belonging to Benton Lodge, Xo. 353 (defunct), was turned over to Forest Park Lodge, Xo. 578, as follows: Cash $ 402 5!} One note Hoyal Arcanum Hall Al6soda tion. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 1,500 '00 Four interest notes Royal Arcanum Hall Association, each $90. . . .

360 00 Deed of trust Royal Arcanum Hall Association securing above not~s.

XOW IX THE HANDS OF THE GRA);'D LODGE. Property belonging to Barnesville Lodge. No. 455 (arrested 1904): One acre of ground on which hall Is located, estimated value $1,000: one eottage. estimated value $125. '.fhe property is insured and in charge of 'l'. W. Cotton, D. D. G. ~I. The suit In the Reynolds County Circuit Court, );'ovember. 1906 term, in regard to the title of this property, was successfully. defended by Barnesville Lodge, ~o. 353, and attorney fee paid by that Lodge.

EXCUAi'-'GE OX ell I-:('KS. Although the Lodgt·s \".ere notified not to send checks on local banks unless charges fur collection were added ther~to, a number of them failed to comply with the request. It Is a small matter for'each Lodge, but in the aggregate (julte expensi"e to the Grand Lodge, to pay collection ehal'ges on the:," local cheeks.

•

1 !J07 ,I

43

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

FIXAXCIAL

STATE~m~T.

RECEIPTS.

Balance September 15, 1906, cash .

Back dues collN~ted,. 1906 $ Five Charter fees. 1906 , . ~Ine Charter fees, 1907, "., .

Kine Dispensation fees, 1907 ,., .

From Defunct Lodges , , .

Rent Ryland Lodge hall .

Sale old furniture .' ,., .

Cash, Stratford Lodge, Xo. 497 (arrested).: .

St. Louis Board Relief, five lots Bellefontaine , PetitionL. A. Larimore, restorat.J.on .

Petition Wm, Brackney, restoration , ..

Petition, W. E. Borthlck, restoration .

Hebate, mileage and per diem account, R. Eo L, l::imlth .. , , .. (n tel'est on deposi ts, Sept. 1, 1906, to Sept. I, 1907.

$38.360 42 220 100 180 270 201 12 14 50 50 22 3 1:!

00 00 00 00 01 00 00 70 00 00 00 00

400 131 55

1,270 26 $39,630 68

Grand Lodge dues, 1907, up to and Induding Sept.

16th , , , .

43,538 00

Total

$83,168 68 DISBunSE:\IE:\TS,

roll, Gl'Und Lodge, 1906 ' $ 5,807 One-half dues, lVOG. paid to Masonic Home. , .. , 20,732 Expenses Grand )laster , ,.,.......... 1,000 Printing Proceellings, 1906 ,.,.......... 1,481 Charity ,................................

57;) Salary Grand Secr6tary 2,500 Salary Grand Lecturer ,.................... 2,250 Salary Foreign Correspondent.....................

500 Printing, postage, ยงtenogl'aphlc wOl'k and incidentals , .. , ,...... 1,500 Rent, Grand SeCl'etary's office .. , , . , , . . . . . . .. 1,040 Past Grand :\Iaster's Jewels (:!4).................. 2,400 Salary Grand Treasurer ' .. '.', ,........

200 Salary Grand Tiler 150 Funel'al expense, Allan McDowell .. ,.............

400 Funeral expense. )11'8. Geo. Frank Gouley"........

126 Floral emblem, funeml Mrs. John D. Vlncil. . . . . . . . .

8 Refunded Forest Pal'k Lodge, by order Grand Lodge. .

402 Refunded Berlin Lodge, No. 378, py order Grand Lodge , ,.......

32 Appropriation for expenses, 1906 , 373 Expense Grand Lodge session, 1906...............

284 Premium on bonds ,.......

150 Monument, Thos. C. Ready, r. G, M , ,....

100 Desk , , , ,.......

50 Expense. Committee Revision By-Laws" 1907 .. , . . . .

42 Pa~"

Balance on hand Sept. 16th, 1907 ..... , ... ,...

08 ;)0 00 30 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 16 10 00 59 3;) 00 85 00 00 00 80

$42,105 73 $41,062 95

44

[Sept. .

Proceedings of ti,e SUPPLEME~TAL

REPORT.

To balance settlement, Sept. 16, 1907, cash.

Sept. 17, Ionic Lodge, Xo. 154 $103 17, Sarcoxie Lodge, Xo. 293.. . . . . .. 64 18, Ark Lodge, ~o. 6 -...... 84 18, Riddick Lodge, :!'\o. 361........ 37 18, Rose Hill Lodge. Xo. 550......

1 18, ·Cash from Grand Lodge of Call· fornla, pro rata relief fund, San FI'ancisco sufferel's, 1906........

Total, Sept. 18, 1907 RECEIVED

$41,062 00 00 00 00 00

u;-.

289 00

1.974 76

.

FRO~l

$41.351' fla

$43.326 71

CALIFORNIA.

·1 was vel'y much surpl'ised, on Sept. 18th, to receive a letter' from :\1.

• W. Bro. Edward H. Hart, Grand }Iaster of California, saying that after supplying all necessary relief to the San Francisco sufferers, they found a balance on hand of funds contributed, and had decided to return the SUI" plus pro rata to the contributors. The drafts enclosed amounted to $1,974,76, which I have paid over to the Grand' Treasurer.

RESPONSES FRO}I GRAXD LOD(;ES 010' GEIDI.\XY.

As directed by the Grand Lodge at Its lagt session. I han> wl'iltPD pal'll of the Grand Lodges of Germany, asking for information as to their recog· nition of tbe Grand Lodge of France. Responses from a numbel' of the German Grand Lodges have been received, which 1 bave forwarded to }l.

W. Bro. Eo F. Allen. f;hairman Committee Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges.

Fraterna lIy submitted, '.JOHX R.

PARSOX. Grand Secretm'!J.

REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.

The report of R. \V. J~ro. A.. C. Stewart. Grand Treasurer, was presented by ~l. \V. nro. John R. Parson. and was. hy order of the Grand ~laster. referred to the C01llmittee on Accounts. as follows: ST. LOUIS. }10., Septellll'l'r 17. I!lO'.

1'0 the .11. lL Gml/Ii f,odflC, .1. F. aI/ii .1. .11. of

.lli.~.wll/I'i:

BUETIIHEx-I1erewlth ~I submit my report as (~raDd Tl·,':lS\Il·er. together with my books and vouchers. :\Iy receipts and disbursements in rietall since last statE:'Dwilt Oll'f> a" follows: DEAR

H106.

Sept.2!).

29.

Oct. 31.

Balance on hand September 15. 1906. as per last annual repOl't ., $:~8.:{nO 42 Interest on depm;;its .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IiO 6:l Hecelved from GI'and S.~cr('tary...................... ;W7 00 Interest: on deposits :!!l 2~

Grand Lodge of lIfissouri.

1907. ] Oct. 31.

Nov. 30. n«.>c. 13.

31.

1907. .Tan. 2.

10.

31.

Feb. 4.

15.

28.

Mch. 7.

17.

24.

30.'

ApI. 27.

30.

May 31.

31.

June 7.

July 22.

29.

30.

31.

Aug. 1.

2.

3.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Received from Grand Secretary Interest on dl'posits.: Received from Grand Secretary Interest on deposits R€ceived from Grand

. . . . .

Interest on deposits Received from Grand Secretary

: .. .

Interest on deposits .

Received from Grand Secretary .

Interest on deposits ................................• Received from Grand Secretary " .

Interest on deposits .

Received from Grand Secretary .

10.

12.

13.

14.

15..

16.

17.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

26.

27.

28.

29.

30.

31.

31. Interest on deposits

G. L. Pro.-4

25 00

$

.

Interest on deposits Received from Grand Secretary

I).

..

S~cretary

45 8 94 86 85 6 67 90 42 4 51 29 3 36 49 91 2 34 1

00 00 15 70 00 51 50 00 60 00 50 28

51 25 14 93 189 239 696 1,075 203 619 781 1,006 799 655 1,175 801 1,387 860 1,371 1,115 1,718 1,076 1,749 1,328 2,890 1,339 2,277 1,172 2,014 2,167 2,991 1,822 2,788 1,436 14

35 70 41 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 25 00 00 00 gO 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 45 00 00 00 74

Proceeaings of the

46 Sept. 3.

Received (l'om Grand Secretary

4.

5.

7.

10.

13.

14.

16.

Total receipts

[Sept. $ 1,256 00 1,063 00 344 00 314 50 499 00 293 00 48 00 118 00 $83,168 68

DISBURSEME~'rs.

1906.

Sept 27.

Oct.

Warrant No. 1.

3.

2.

3.

3.

3.

4.

:l,

5.

6.

7.

:~.

8.

a.

9.

3.

10.

:~.

11.

3.

12.

3.

13.

3.

14.

3.

15.

3.

16.

3.

17.

3.

18.

First National J:saak of Kansas City, Mo., for mileage and per diem ..... $ 5,754 MasonIc Home of Missouri, one-half Grand Lodge dues to September 15, 1906 . 20,622 R. F.. Anderson, salary, Foreign Corre41 spondent . â&#x20AC;˘T. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for September, 1906 .

187 .John R. Parson, salary, Grand Secretary, Septembe,r, 1906 .

208 .J. 'r. Sands, agent, rent Gl'and Secretary's office, month of October, 1906.

80 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for prInting, postage, stationery" stenographic work and Incidentals .....

100 Edw. M. L. Ehlers, funeral expenses of Mrs. Geo. Frank Gouley, New York City ' .

126 Mrs. J. D. Vincll, relief by Grand Lodge 25 Wyaconda Lodge, No. 24, relief of J. F. Alberty by Committee on Charity ..

100 Craft Lodge, No. 287, relief of Wm. Beach by Committee on Charity ....

100 Sturgeon Lodge, No. 174, relief of F. P. Vance, by Committee on Charity ...

75 North Star Lodge, No. 157, relief of Mrs. Harriet Kidd by Committee on Charit~,. .

60 Clarksville Lodge, No. 17, charity, rellef of A. '1'. Jamison .

50 Portland Lodge, No. 242, charity, relief 40 of W. ,J. Jackson, .

A. S. Houston, relief of family of K. M. 100 Deane, P, G. Chaplain .

Expenses Grand Lodge, Session 1906, at 284 Kansas City .

Barr-DeVault Jewelry Co., Past Grand Master's Jewels . 2,30u

93

50 66 50

33 00

00

10

Ou 00 00 00

uO 00 00 00 85 00

1907.]

Oct.

Grand Lodge of Missourz'.

3.

Warrant :-;0. 19.

3.

20.

3.

6.

22.

8.

23.

8.

24.

12.

25.

31.

26.

31.

27.

31.

28.

31.

29.

31.

30.

:'11.

31.

:'11.

32.

Nov. 12.

33.

30.

34.

30.

35.

30.

36.

30.

37.

3v.

38.

i.

39.

31.

40.

31.

41.

31.

42.

Dec.

21.

47

Deficiency in expenses of Grand Secretary's office $ 373 00 E. 1<'. Allen, funeral expenses of Brother Allen McDowell .

400 16 John W. Owen, services Grand Tiler •• 150 00 A. S. Houston, monument to Past Grand Master Thos. C. Ready, at ~Iexico, MO ., . 100 00 D. M. Wilson, expenses GrandMaster, 1906-7 ................•......... 1,00v 00 A. C. Stewart, Grand Treasurer, balIlllee on pay roll 1906 .

52 13 Forest Park Lodge, A. F. and A ..M., No. 578, amount turned over to Grand Lodge by former Benton Lodge, No. 353 .......•.......•.• 402 59 John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary, for October' .

208 33 J. R. McLachlan, salary Grand Lecturer, October, 1906 .

187 50 R. E. Anderson, salary, Foreign Corre· spondent .

41 66 J. T. Sands, agent, rent Grand'. Secretary's office for November, 1906 ....

80 00 Scarri tt-Comstock. Furniture Co., desk for office of Grand Secretary .

50 00 St. Louis Union Trust Co., premium on bonds Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer .

1M 00 John R. Parson, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and Incidentals .

300 00 Berlin Lodge, No. 378, on order of Grand Master .

32 35 .John R. Parson, salary Grand Secretary. November, 1906 •...........

208 33 .J. R. McLachlan, salary Grand Lecturer, November, 1906 .

187 50 n. E. Anderson, salary Foreign Correspondent .

41 66 J. T. Sands, agent, rent Grand Secretar~"s office, December, 1906 .

80 00 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for print.lng, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incIdentals .

200 00 Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co., prin tinA' Proceedings of 1906 . 1,481 30 .John H. Parson. salary Grand Secretar~·. month of December, 1906 .....

208 33 J. R. :\oIcLachlan, salary Grand 'Lecturl:'r, month of. December, 1906 ....

187 50 R. K Anderson, salary Foreign Correspondent " .

41 66

48

Proceedings of the

Dec. 31.

Warrant 1'0. 43.

31.

44.

31.

45.

1907.

Jan. 31.

31.

31.

31.

Jan. 31.

Feb. 28.

28.

28.

28.

28.

28.

Mch.30.

30.

30.

30.

30.

April 30.

30.

30.

30.

J. T. Sands, agent, rent Grand Secretary's office, month of January, 1907. $ .John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .....

Mrs. John D. Vlncll, relief, Committee on Charity•......................

.

John R. Parson, salary Grand Secretar.r, month of January, 1907 .....

47. J. R. )lcLachlan, salary Grand Lecturer, month of January, 1907 .....

48. R. E. Anderson, Committee Foreign Correspondence .

40. .las. T. Sands, agent. rent Gl'and Secretary's office. February, 1907, in ad· vance ' .

50. .John R. Parson, Grand Sec'y, printing, .postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .

51. John' R. Parson, salary, Grand Secretary, month of February, 1907 ...

52. J. R. McLachlan, salary, Grand Lec· turer, month of February, 1907 ...

53. R. E. Anderson, Committee Foreign Correspondence .

54. J. T. Sands, Agent, rent office Grand Secretary, month of March, 1907.

55. John R. Parson, Grand Sec'y, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .

56. Koenig Floral Co.. floral wreath, funeral of Mrs. J. D. Vinci!. .....

57. John R. Parson, salary, Grand Secretary, month of March, 1907 .....

58. J. R. :McLachlan, salary, Grand Lecturer, month of March, 1907 .

59. R. F Anderson, Foreign Correspondebt .

60. J. T. Sands, Agent, rent, Grand Secretary's office, month of April, In advan.ce ..................•.....

61. J obn R.· Pat'son, Grand Sec'y, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals ....•• 62. John R. Parson, salary, Grand Secretary, April, 1907 ...........•• 63. J. R. :McLachlan, salary, Grand Lecturer, April. 1907 ...........••..

64. R. E. Anderson, Committee Foreign Correspondence .........•.......

65. Jas. ·T. Sands, Agent, rent, Grand Secretary's office, month of May, 1907.

46.

[Sept.

80 00 100 00 25 00 208 33 187 50

41 67 90 00

100 00 208 33 187 50

41 67 90 00

100 00

8 00 208 33

187 50

41 67 90 00

100 00 208 38

187 50

41 67 90 00

1907. ]

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Aprll 30.

Warrant :1'0. 66.

May 31.

67.

31.

68.

31.

69.

31.

70.

31.

71.

June 29.

72.

29.

73.

29.

74.

29.

75.

29.

76.

July 31.

77.

31.

78.

31.

79.

31.

80.

31.

81.

a1.

R:!.

31.

83.

31.

~H.

Aug. 31.

85.

31.

86.

31.

87.

3"l.

88.

John R. Parson. Grand Sec·y. printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals $ John R. Parson, salary, Grand Secr;ltary, May, 1907................

J. R. McLachlan. salary. Grand Lecturer. May, 1907 R. E. Anderson. Committee Foreign Correspondence ...••...........• Jas. 'l'. Sands, Age~t, rent Grand Secretary's office, June, 1907........

John R. Parson, Grand Sec'y, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and Incidentals......

R. E. Anderson. salary, Com. Foreign Correspondence John R. Parson, salary, Grand Secretary, June, 1907...............

J. R. McLachlan, salary, Grand Lecturer,' June, 1907 Jas. 'l'. Sands, Agent, rent office Grand Secretary, month of July, 1907....

John R. Parson, Grand Sec'y, printIng. postage, stationery, stenogl'aphic work and incidentals......

John R. Parson, salary,· Grand Secretary, month of July, 1907......

J. R. McLachlan. salary, Grand Lecturer, month of July, 1907........

R. E. Anderson, salary, Com. Foreign Correspondence Ja5. 'l'. Sands, Agent, rent Grand Secretary's office for August, 1907... john R. Pa,soD, Grand Sec'y. printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incfdentals......

Barr .Jewelry Co.. Kansas City. Past Gl'and Master's Jewel for son of S. H. Saunders, Proceedings 1906..

A. M. Hough, expenses Committee on Revision of By-Laws. 1906.........

Masonic Home of :\lIssouri, one-half back dues September 17, 1906, to July 31, 1907 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for August, 1907.. . . . . . . . . . .T. R. ~lcLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for Au~ust. 1907...........

R. E. Anderson, Committee on Corresp1mdence A. C. Stewart, Grand 'l'reasurer, one year's salary as Grand Treasurer...

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Five notes reported in my last annual statement to have been received • by me, as follows: One note of $1,500, Forest Park Council no~'al Arcanum Hall Association, dated .Tune 30, 1904, due five years after date, with Interest from maturity at the rate of 7 pel' cent per annum.

Four notes of $90 each, aggTegating ~a6i), each dated June 30. 1904, payable In two, three, four and five years from date respectively, with Interest [l'om maturity at the rate of 7 per cent per annum.

Also deed of trust [l'om Forest l'al'k Council, Royal Arcanum Hall Association, .Tohn W. Tremayne and T. Pierce, dated June 30, 1904, have, pursuant to order of the Grand Master, dated Octoher 3, 1906, been delivered to John B. Thompson, W. )1. of Fore!'t Park Lodge, No. 578, whose receipt therefor undel' date of October 11, 1 DOG, to~etber with said order of Grand Master David M. Wilson, are herewith lJ1'esented as my warrant for sucb delivery.

No othel' inonl'y or propel·t~· of the ~Iost "'orshipflll Grand Lodge has come into my possession or control.

FI'att'I'nnlly submitted, A. C. STEWART. Grand Treasurer.

RESOLUTION OF REGRET.

R. "Y. Bro. John H. l\li1ler offered the following resolution concerning the illness of R. W. Bro. T. M. S. Kenney, Grand Chaplain, and. on motion, the Grand Secretary was directed to send the designated telegram: The Gmnd Lodge hears with regret of the Inability of the Rev. Bro. T. M. S. Kenney. Orand Chaplain, to he present at its sessions on a(,(,ou,nt of serious lllness: and dll'e('ts thp (il'and S(,('l'etary to wire a sympathetic message. expresslnJ!; thf' hop!' fOl' H sp!'edy l'e('overy.

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MASONIC HOME REPORT.

M. W. Bro. Noah M. Givan, President, presented and read the Annual Report of the Masonic Home of Missouri; and also read the r~ports of the Superintendent and Matron of the Home. M. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, Chairman of the Finance Committee, submitted a report of the condition of the Endowment Fund. The several reports were received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. [See Appendix.]

ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF HOME BOARD.

M. W. Bro. A. M. Dockery moved that "Inasmuch as t11r term of office of six of the members of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home e~pires with this year"that the said six members be declared the choice of this Grand Lodge as members of the Home Board; that is to say, Brothers Sol. E. Waggoner, Campbell Wells, Dorsey A. Jamison, A. C. Robinson and John R. Parson, for the term of three years each, and Brot~er Thomas R. Morrow for the term of one year."

The motion was adopted.

MONUMENT TO THE MEMORY OF ALLAN McDOWELL.

M. V\'. Bro. A. M. Dockery, P. G. M., verbally offered the following: "Inasmuch as the Grand Commandery and Grand Royal Arch Chapter of the State of Missouri have each appropriated the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for the erection of a monument to the memory of our late R. W. Bro. Ailan McDowell, these appropriations being made on condition that this Grand Lodge should also appropriate the sum of $500 to erect the said monument, same to be erected in Mount Washington Cemetery at Kansas City, at a cost of $1.500, and inasmuch as no provision has been made by either the Grand Commandery or the Grand Chapter for the erection of such monument, I therefore move that this Grand Lodge should suggest to the Committee on Ways and Means the question of making an appropriation of the sum of five hundred dollars

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($500) for the Allan l\tlcDowell monument, and the question of securing its erection by committee or otherwise, and make report to this Grand Lodge." The same was duly seconded and carried.

REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.,

M. W. Bro. Rufus E. Anderson, Chairman, presented his report which, on motion, was received and ordered printed in the Proceedings. [See Appendix.]

ORATION.

R. W. Bro. W. C. Atwood, Grand Orator, was introduced by the Grand Master, and delivered an Oration which, on motion, duly seconded and carried unanimously by standing vote, was ordered printed in the Proceedings, and the thanks of the Grand Lodge extended to Brother Atwood for his eloquent and interesting address: FREEMASONRY'S MISSION TO THE WORLD. On a dark street in one of our cities, one man halted another with a demand for his money or his life. "Stop a bit," said the other man, "that is precisely what I was going to say myself." It is not my purpose in this address to attempt to say anything that shall be strange or striking, but simply to emphasize some of the human virtues that touch our everyday life. Freemasonry has the same helpful, inspiring message for each successive generation-a message that is ever fresh and impressive, because it touches the vital springs of all that is best in human life.

The principles of Freemasonry are as unchangeable and eternal as God Himself. They are hoary with age; they have endured the crucial tests of generation succeeding generation. "The tree is known by its fruit." Men are known by the character of the life they live. Actions speak louder than words. Conduct is more eloquent than profession. The daily deeds are a revelation of the thoughts, sentiments and motives of the inmost soul. What is true of men is likewise true of any institutio;n like Freemasonry. Every institution in the world is judged by the aggregation of human lives which represent it. Freemasonry has had a great history, an unique

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history. Its past record is resplendent in glorious achievement. We are thrilled with a feeling of commendable pride when we trace our honorable institution back into the misty ages of the past, and witness its multiplying streams of benevolence down the centuries.

There is inspiration in the~hought that we are members of a highly respected Fraternity, which for ages has accomplished a noble mission among men. And yet there is no institution that can long live and prosper on its past history and reputation. In order to maintain its reputation and add new luster to its glory, Freemasonry must commend itself to the world of today by its present character and achievements. As Masons we believe and publish to the world that "no institution was eVf>r raised on a better principle, or morel' SJlid foundation.'" The foundations of Masonry have been tested by the purifying fires of the age fil , and they stand today immovably established in the world's civilization. Its vital principles have been gloriously enshrined in the annals of history. But our glorious Masonic Temple is still in process of building, and we are its living architects and builders. Its principles -are to be transmitted into virtuous and exemplary human character.

The tenets of Freemasonry, so far as they have been known and appreciated, have always commended themselves to unprejudiced and fair-minded men. There was a time, back in the past century, when Masonry was regarded by many as an institution of doubtful reputation. Many people hurled against it their bitter anathemas as an arch-conspirator against true morality and religion. I can remember that, on two ditrerent occasions during my early college years, the que~tion was debated whether Freemasonry was a blessing or a curse to our Christian civilization. During those debates awful charges were made against the institution. Because of false impressions thEm received I became deeply prejudiced against it. Now, then. why in former days was Freemasonry antagonized, and gibbeted by 80m~ people as an enemy of all that is best in our civilization? There is only one valid reason, and that is it was misunderstood, and therefore misrepresented. We are glad to say that those prejudices which once prevailed have almost entirely disappeared.

While fierce waves of antagonism once dashed against our venerable institution, there is scarcely a faint ripple of resistance discernible today. What has brought 'about this reversal of human judgment?

For one thing, we would say. a better understanding of the great fundamental moral principles by which Masonry confidently justifi2s its place and mission in the world. But most of all, let it be said.

Freemasonry has been vindicated by the character and quality of the men who represent it. I speak on this point from experience.

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The thing that removed the scales from my own eyes, and obliterated the prejudice from my own mind, was the character of the men whom I knew to be members of the Craft. It was not the tenets of Freemasonry, much as I now esteem them, that broke down personal prejudice; but the high standard of manhood among the men who represented it. I believed, as ~ll men instinctively believe, that a tree is known by its fruit. On this rock-ribbed principle, and by such a convincing credential, Freemasonry has outlived the prejudices of mell, and now commends itself to the people of this country as the most dignified, the most moral, the most venerated and respected Fraternity in this land today. When we are asked about the character of our institution, we proudly point to the men who have espoused and who represent it, and we reply: "Where in any Fraternal society can you find a body of men who will measure up to the moral, social and intellectual standards as maintained by the members of the Masonic Fraternity?" It should .be universally conceded that the principles of Freemasonry are indestructible, because they rest upon the teachings of the Holy Bible. But it is often said that the only Bible many people read is the character of the men who profess to follow its teachings. And it is just as true that the only thing most people know about the principles of Freemasonry is what they read in the lives and character of the men who represent it. The principles of Masonry have no value, except as they are transmuted into life. We are not to conceive the idea that the tenets of our institution are to be valued as mere mental abstractions. We are rather to value them as mighty, energetic, dynamic, living forces that are throbbing the best blood through the best civilizations of our day. A mere abstract principle in itself is a ghost. It must be given a body in the deeds of human life. The world is not asking so much what o\.1r principles are, but what they are doing in meeting the actual needs of the human race. We can not entrench ourselves behind the bulwarks of mere symbolism and ritual, beautiful and impressive as they are. We must go forth from the. secret shrine where we meet in Fraternal fellowship, and throw down the gauge of battle in that vast arena of practical life, where not only men, but God and the angels, will be the spectators of our glorious victories, or our ignoble defeats. The one thought I wish to emphasize in this address is that our mission as Freemasons is to transmute . the principles of our Craft into human charaCter and human deeds.

1. First of all, I may say that Freemasonry inculcates a high standard of manhood. Its mission in the world is to develop the best and noblest traits in human character. In imitation of God, it rer~ognizes 'the possibilities of the human soul, and the opportunities

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to plant goodness there, when once the power of sin has been destroyed. We believe that beneath the rubbish and debris there is in many a life a Justrelel's pearl which Love can burnish and brighten until it reflects once more the image of God, as in the days of Eden.

We teach as one of the principles of our faith that "it is not the external, but the internal qualifications of a man which recommend him to Masons." Beneath a rude and unpolished exterior in many a man there is the precious jewel of a soul created in the image of God. The mission of Freemasonry, like that of the church, and in co-operation with the church, is to help lift men路 from their bondage in sin, and to reach after the higher and nobler ideals in life. There is a story in English history of a child of one of th~ noble houses who, in the efghteenth century, was stolen from his h~me by a chimney-sweep. The parents spent large sums of money, and made every possible effort to flnd him, but all in vain. In course of time this stolen boy was sent to sweep the chimneys in the very house from which he had been stolen. Being a mere child when taken, he did not remember his old home. The little fellow was sweeping the chimney of one of the bedrooms. He became wearied with the exhausting labor,to which so many lads, by the cruel customs of those times, were bound. He flung himself down on the clean bed and dropped off to sleep. The lady ot the house happened to enter the room. At first she looked in disgust and anger at the filthy black lad who was soiling her counterpane. But all at once something in the expression of the little dirty face, or some familiar pose of the languid limbs, drew her nearer with a sudden inspiration, and in a moment she clasped in her arms once more her long-lost boy. This incident illustrates in part the character of our mission. All about us, both within and without the Fraternity, are men of rough exterior whose inner life contains a jewel, and you and I may help these men to discover their better selves and develop their nobler .manhood. Freemasonry is a great institution, because it has had its influence in developing great men. It has inspired men to cherish and pursue those higher ideals which lead to greatness, and which emphasize the best things in individual life. We are all familiar with a social theory called communism, whose policy is to place every man on a dead level, and keep him there. The tendency of th.at political heresy known as socialism is in the \ same direction.

It is the philosophy of idleness, envy and discontent-the disposition of the shiftless to share the rewards of men who are more ambitious and industrious. There are certain phrases in our Declaration of Independence which are interpreted by some people to mean that all men are equal in capacity and endowment. But this is un-American,

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unscriptural, impossible. Men are no more alike to labor, devise, achieve and create than they are alike in physical stature. We readily recognize some men as furnishing excellent mental and moral material for the Temple of Freemasonry. Our doors are open to the knocks of all such men. But there are other men who can not appreciate the excellencies of our institution, nor exemplify its principles in their daily life, and to such men our doors are not open.

We must recognize the fact, of course, that some men will always be greater than some other men. We do not expect all Masons to be eminently great. That would be contrary to nature, and at variance with the ,established facts of human history. But we do believe that true greatness, in some degree, at least, is possible to every Mason. True greatness is greatness of soul. It is not exemplified in the men who are trying to get an oppressive monopoly on everything but the air we breathe, but rather in the men of benevolent intent, who are trying to make this world a little more lovely and human life about them a little more bright. Masonry moves through the world like a man carrying a lantern on a dark night, throwing a little patch of radiance into the surrounding darkness. Whoever makes the light of Masonry shine out farther and clearer enables humanity to climb upward more swiftly and more surely. Copernicus, Faraday, Newton, Galvani, Livingstone, Edison-these are the men who have served everyone of us here today. Such men are great because they give themselves to the great cause of humanity.

We can not all be scientists and explorers, but by serving God and man we can achieve greatness in other forms of service. We are all alike, at least in this, that we have the power to labor; and the more thought and conscience we put into our labor the more valuable our service. Toil makes the world rich just in proportion as it is mixed with thought. One man takes a small lump of clay and makes it into a brick. That brick has some value, although but little thinking has gone into it. Another man takes the same amount of clay and molds it into a beautiful vase, costly and precious, because into it he has put skill, hope, memory-affection, it may be.

He has mingled thought and spirit with the dull clay, and it is these which have given value to the material. But the greatest things in the world are not bricks, or vases, or buildings, or material riches. The greatest things are the invisible materials of thought and memory and affection, with which we are erecting "that spiritual building, that house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens."

Those who bless the world most are not those who put material wealth into our hands, but those who awaken new impulses and kindle holy aspirations in the souls of men about them. Material

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achievements are great, but the influence and service which make men Christlike and pure and loving are much greater. It has been said that Thomas Stevenson built many a lighthouse along the coast of England which every night is sending its light out over the restless waters of the' channel. But the world feels more grateful for the life of his son, Robert Louis Stevenson, for he has shown men "the light that never was on land or sea." He has taught us how to live bravely and courageously in the face of disaster, sorrow and death. When Tennyson wrote "Cros~ing the Bar," he did more for England than if he had built the finest harbor in the world.

When Millet seized the brush and painted those two peasants standing in the fields with bowed heads at the hour of evening prayer, listening to the bells in the convent tower, he did more for labor and the laboring man than if he had seized a spade and worked for fifty years in the fields of France. The greatest benefactors of mankind are the men who bring' us nearer to God; the men who bring us into the atmosphere of路 the heavenly world; the men who make religion a reality; the men who bring God into the 'lives of their fellows.

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2. Another Christian grace made prominent in the tenets of Freemasonry is brotherly love--that brotherly love and sympathy which finds beautiful expression in relieving the distressed. "To relieve the distressed is a duty incumbent on all men, but particularly on Masons, who are linked together by an indissoluble chain of sincere affection." As Masons we profess to the world that our mission is "to soothe the unhappy, to sympathize with their misfortunes, to compassionate their miseries, and to restore peace to their troubled minds." The lower animals have no fellow-feeling; at least it is very limited in degree. The horse will eat his feed of corn, while his mate may lie dying in the very next stall, and never turn an eye of pity on the sufferer. Man is the only animal who weeps with them that weep. It is in our power by sympathy to lessen another's sorrow, to quicken and multiply another's joy. Many times in our childhood days, in a country where every farm had its belt of timber-many times have we marveled at the echoes of our voic~ in laughter. We could almost imagine that in the dark woods was some invisible sprite, who would catch us if we didn't watch out. A number of years ago, when I was toiling upward near the summit of ~ike's Peak, the cog-train passed by, making its descent to Manitou. _After it ha{} passed -on a short distance the engine gave a shrill whistle. Then a most wonderful phenomenon occurred. For a few moments I stood entranced, and scarcely ventured to breathe.

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echoed back from a neighboring peak below. Then all the peaks for miles join,ed in the chorus. That echo bounded and rebounded, first from one peak and then another, the time between each growing shorter and shorter, the echoes growing fainter and fainter, and following one another in such rapid succession that finally they. seemed to blend into one faint voice miles and miles away. It was a wonderful thing; a thing so enchanting I shall never forget it.

But there is something more wonderful than an echo answering from mountain-peak to mountain-peak. That something is the fine sympathy of the human heart that repeats the cry of another's sorrow, and echoes back fellow-feeling for another's pain. If there are two pianos in a room, and a chord is struck in one of them, you will discover, if you put your ear to the other, that its cQrresponding chord begins to vibrate, as if touched by th'e hand of a shadowy spirit. That, we say, is marvelous. But it is more marvelous still that the strings in one human heart should vibrate to those of another. No philosopher ever explained that; how woe awakens woe; how your grief affects me with sadness; how the shadow of a passing funeral train casts a cloud on the mirth of a marriage party.

How marvelous a thing human sympathy is! It takes a big, strong heart to be sympathetic. It is said that the great violinist, Ole Bull, had the power of drawing his bow with such delicacy that his audiences were unable to perceive when the bow was removed from contact with the string; so that the lingering memory of a tone was indistinguishable from the tone itself. But his marvelously delicate touch was the result of his herculean muscular strength by which he could toss a man of average weight backward over his. head. It required muscle to move a light violin bow evenly and delicately on the string and remove it undetected. It takes moral muscle to be gentle and kind. It takes fine heartstrings to vibrate with the finest sympathies. Tenderness and sympathy have been the possession of nearly all the great leaders of humanity. Freemasonry reveres the memory of George Washington-a man illustrious in the ranks of Masonry, and distinguished as the greatest patriot in American history. The world has felt his touch, and will feel it as long as .the rivers run down to the sea; and yet, at Valley Forge, and in the dark days of the Revolution, this distinguished man wept-wept for the privations and sufferings of his comrades at arms. Abraham Lincoln was a man of immovable granite, and yet a man of great tenderness of heart-a man who "stood like a rock; yet broke into tears at some mother's tale of woe, or some sister's ap~eal for an unfaithful brother." Ida N. Tarbell, in McClure's Magazine, relates that two men were walking across a little park in

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Washington. Just ahead of theI? they saw Mr. Lincoln meet a crippled soldier. This crippled soldier was in a towering rage, and was cursing the Government from the President down. Mr. Lincoln asked him what was the matter. "Matter?" snarled the soldier~ "Why, I'm just out from a rebel prison. I've been discharged, but I can't get my money." Mr. Lincoln asked for the soldier's papers, saying' that he had been a lawyer, and perhaps could help him. The two men ~ho had.witnessed all this stepped behind some shrubbery and waited. The President took the papers from the soldier, examined them, wrote a few lines on the back, and told him to carry them to the chief clerk at the War Department. After Mr. Lincoln had passed on, the two men asked the soldier if he knew who had been talking to him. "Oh," he said, "some ugly old fellow who pretends to be a lawyer." But on looking at the note written on the back of the papers the soldier discovered that he had been c~rsing Abe Lincoln to his face. As he read the note Lincoln had written, he found. a request to the chief clerk to examine the papers, and, if correct, to see that the soldier was given his pay, and then Mr. Lin. coIn's name signed to it. Abraham Lincoln was deeply and universally beloved because of the big, tender heart that was in him. God, in his goodness, pity the men who have grown away from emotion and tenderness of heart. One. of. the men whose name and intluence will live in' the history of our nation is the plain, simple D. L. Moody. The great secret of his popularity and power w~s his big, tender路 heart, which went out in bleeding sympathy to help men to a better life. When Mr. Moody held his first meeting in Richmond, Virginia, many years ago, he was much handicapped in his first service by a manifest prejudice against him. A few days before the Richmond papers had severely criticised him for certain utterances he was alleged to have made against the South during the war. At this first service Mr. Moody felt the constraint and embarrassment of the situation. When about to close the service he came forward to the edge of the platform and said: "Friends of Richmond, you have been reading about me lately, and I fear you have not a very good feeling for me. I do not think I said those things about the South with which I am charged. But I am an awful fool, and have said many foolish things in my day, and if I did say anything against the South, I am very sorry for it, and ask you to forgive me." A ripple of applause slarted through the audience, and S0011 it swelled into a thundering roar. Moody's eyes filled with tears, as he bowed his head, and throughout the great meetings that followed, and ever afterwards, he held the hearts of the Richmond people as his sacred treasure. They loved the man because of his great tender

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heart, which was overflowing with the grace of forgiveness. It is said that after a hard summer's toil Professor John Stuart Blackie went back to the University of Edinburgh, tired and irritable and exacting. Students who were there for the flrst time to be matriculated stood in a line to take their turn. "Show your papers,'" said the Professor. As they did so, a Highland lad held his up awkwardly, in his left hand. The Professor said, somewhat sternly: "Hold them up properly, sir; in the right hand." The boy answered something very indistinctly, but stu! held them in the left hand. "The right hand, you loon," roared the Professor. "Sir, I have nae right hand," said the boy, holding up the stub. The class hissed at the Professor's rudeness. But the great Blackie came down from his desk and threw both arms around the boy, and said: "Eh, lAddie, forgive me. I was over-rough. I dinna mean to hurt you, lad. I dinna ken." Then, turning to the class he said: "I thank God he has .given me gentlemen to teach me when I go astray." Is it any wonder the boys loved a man who would right a wrong? Is it any wonder that from the living or dead such influences breathe their benedictions upon the world. No tomb can bury such a man. It waH easier for the British soldier before Sebastopol to bear the surgeon's saw, as it ate in through the bone and marrow, when Florence Nightingale held his hand. He knew something of the tenderness of 1}er great heart. The warden of one of our penitentiaries was conduct路 ing a number of visitors through the corridors. Among these visitors was a little girl. They came to the foot of a stairway, 'where a prisoner was scrubbing the floor. This man was a desperate criminal, and was serving a life sentence. He had been a leader in several mutinies in the prison, and no punishment had tamed his intractable nature. The warden addressed this hardened criminal, and said: "Jim, carry this little girl up stairs." The prisoner looked up with a scowl, and then approached the little girl. She put her arms about him and said: "If you will, I'll kiss you." He hesitated a moment. then lifted her on his shoulder as tenderly as any father could have done. and carried her up. At the top of the stairs she raised her face. He reverently stooped and kissed it, then returned to his task. That was seemingly a trifling thing, but the fragrance of that little girl's kiss never left him. From that day that prisoner became a trusty because his inward life had been transformed by the kindness and tenderhearted affection of that little girl. Many of us have lost the tender sympathies of our childhood days. Brotherly love and sympathy for those in distress are graces made prominent in the teachings of Masonry. and which we need assiduously to cultivate. You and I may make little garden spots about us where we

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live 4~d where we work. We give voice to true Masonic sentiment when we sing in the words of our adopted hymn: "Ther~ are lonely hearts to cherish, While the days are going by ; '.rhere are weary souls who perish, While the days are going b~'; It a smile we can renew, As our journey we pursue, Oh, the good we all may do While the days are going by.

Oh, the world Is full of sighs; 'Full of sad and weeping eyes.

Help your fallen brother rise While the days are going by."

Selfishness makes no gardens and plants no flowers anywhere.

As Masons we shall honor our institution, and commend its virtues to the world when we exercise the grace of brotherly love. We need more of it among ·ourselves. Masonry will help to make us better men, just as we bestow upon others, and just as others bestow upon us, the heavenly boon of brotherly love. Masonry teaches us how mutually dependent we are upon each other, and how much we need to give and receive the helping hand and heart of genuine brotherly affection. We look into the bird's nest and we see the strong giving herself for the weak. By a law of instinct birds flock together, and become helps to cine another, as they migrate to other climes. Sheep huddle together during the snowstorm for mutual warmth and protection. A selfish species can not long survive, and any creature 1;hat will not stand together with his kind in mutual protection will soon disappear. I believe it is generally understood among men that the ties of Masonry are strong. We are glad the world thinks so.

We want it to be known everywhere that Freemasonry binds men· together in a Brotherhood that is the more sacred and enduring because of its high ideals, and its noble conceptions' of life. Such a Brotherhood will always be honored. Such a Fraternity will continue to bear its impressive testimonial to the world as in the past.

It will inspire us in many little ways to "spread the cement of brotherly love and affection," which shall continue to "unite us into one sacred band or society of friends and brothers," among whom no unholy contention should ever exist. Such a Brotherhood is endowed with the breath of immortality. These loving links that bind us are not to be broken by death. This beautiful flower of brotherly love which we are cultivating in this life, and whOSe fragrance fills this sacred place where we meet today shall bloom into immortal beauty by the side o~ the River of Life, and be as fadeles~ as the glory which encircles the throne of God. H. 1.. l'ro.-5

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"All the loving links that bind us.

One by one we leave behind us: But the seeds of good we sow, Both in shade and shine will grow.

And will keep our hearts aglow While the days are going by."

How beautiful are these words of the aged Victor Hugo: "Winter is on my head, and eternal spring is in my heart. The nearer I approach the end, the plainer I hear around me the immortal symphonies of the worlds which invite me. It is marvelous, yet simple. It is a fairy tale, .and it is a history. For half a century I have been writing my thoughts in prose, verse, history, philosophy. drama, romance, tradition, satire, ode, song-I have tried all, but I feel that I have not said a thousandth part of what is in me. When I go down to the grave I can say, like so many others: 'I have finished my day's work,' but I can not say, 'I have finished my life.'

My day's work will begin the next morning." In the symbolism of Masonry there is an "ever-green and ever-living sprig of faith which blooms at the head of the grave," ~eminding us that there is "an immortal spark in man, which shall survive the grave, and never, never die." Adown some mystic stream there comes floating to our hearts pleasant dreams of bliss; a vision of happy reunions with those we have loved and lost. Hope strikes its golden harp and sings: "There everlasting spring abides, And never-withering flowers: Death, llke a narrow_ sea. divides This heavenl,}' land from ours.

Sweet fields beyond the swelling flood Stand dressed in living green: So to the .Jews old Canaan stood.

While .J ordan rolled between.

Could we but cllmb where Moses stood.

And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nOlO death's cold flood.

Should fright us from the shore,"

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS.

W. Bro. G. T. Twyman offered the following amendment to the By-Laws. to amend Section 128. which was read for the first time by the Grand Secretary:

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Strike out "nor can he be advanced before the next Stated Communicution," in second and third lines. Section 128, and add to the section these words: "but can be advanced at the next ~Hated or Special Communication. p.lrovided he be found proficient:" so that the section, when amended. shall read:

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Conferring Degreefj.-~o candidate shall receive mOl'e than one Degree at the same Communication. but can be advanced at the next Stated or Special Communication, pr01'idcd he be found preficient.

PRESENTATION OF JEWELS FROM GRAND MASTER OF PENNSYLVANIA.

M. W. Bro. John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, read the following communication sent to him by M. W. Bro. George W. Kendrick, Jr., Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania: PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 1907.

DF.AR BROTHER l'ARSO:-; :-Xothing would give me gl'eater pleasure than to accept your kind invitation to attend your Grand Lodge on September 24th, but I find it to be Impossible, for bCltween my Masonic and other engagements at the present time I am very busy. I will ask you to do a favor for me by representing me 'at the meeting of your Grand Lodge and presenting a: set of Jewels which you were prh;iIeged to inspect in the library of the Masonic Temple. We were unable, owing to the death of our previous librarian, to explain how they came into our possession: and I was maqe cognizant of theil' existence by you when you were so kind as to pay us a visit. I am convinced that they should find a restJng place in your Jurisdiction, more particularly as the name of Missouri appears upon them so prominently. Ask your Grand Lodge to accept them as a slight token of our highest esteem and kindest regards, not only for your Grand Lodge, but for 'its entire membership, as there are many of your members, yourself in particular, that I desire to retain in the clm~est relationship, both Masonically and otherwise.

For Brother Waggoner, Dr. Carson and yourself I shall always cherish the frlendsfiip formed, and hop~ to continue it for all time to come.

Sincel'el~' yours.

GEORGI'; W.

K}<~!\;DRIC~

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Grand Master.

Brother Parson placed the Jewels on the Grand Secretary's table for, the inspection of the Brethren, and said, in explanation of the manner in which they had come to his notice, that while visiting the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia the past summer, in company with the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, he noticed in one of the cases in the Library a set of Jewels marked "Grand Lodge of Missouri," and said to Grand Master Kendrick: "George, I am going to replevin them." M. W. Bro. Kendrick replied that it was not necessary, as he would be glad to send them' to the Grand Lodge of Missouri. The explanation of the manner in which the Philadelphia Masons

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came into possession of the Jewels was, that some years ago a stranger brought them and offered them for sale; and on being closely questioned as to how he had obtained them, and about his right to dispose of them, replied that he had not time to explain just then, but would return later and do so. He then departed, leaving the Jewels in the Library, and had never . been seen or heard of since. .

M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs moved "that this set of Grand Lodge Jewels, so kindly sent to our Grand Secretary by the Grand Master of Pennsylvania, be accepted; and that the Grand Secretary be instructed to send to the Grand Master of Pennsylvania the sincere thanks of this Grand Lodge." The motion was carried by a unanimous -rising vote. .

STANDING COMMITTEES.

Grand Master David M.Wilson announced the following Standing Committees: JURISPRUDENCE.-W. F. Johnson, Chairman; C. A. Mosman, Virgil R. Porter, H. H. Getman, W. B. M. Cook, R. N. Mo~row; P. R. l<'lltcraft.

PAY ROLL.-W. R. Shrodes, Ohairman; L. G. Stovall, Ed. Henderson, W. R. Eckle, Hy. Levy, Geo. E. Cable, Wm. Wilson.

ApPEALS AND GRIEVANCEs.-D. A. Jamison, Ohairman; Edward Higbee, Joseph S. McIntyre, Grant Emerson, W. W. Martin, J. W. Bingham, W. Scott Hancock.

WAYS A~D }lEA~S.-A. M. Dockery, Ohairman; Geo. L. Hassett, T. A. Dunn, Geo. M. Sargent, ThoB. F. Hurd, D. B. Farnsworth, L. W. Wing.

CREDENTIALs.-Wm. E. Hoke, Ohairman; C. B. Qverton, J. H. Clawson, Henry Schroeder, E. M. Wilson, W. H. Bull, J. W. LaFavre.

CHARI'l'Y.-J. W. Boyd. Ohairman; Geo. F. Brewington, C. W. Bolster, John T. Marshall, Thos. J. '.rhornhlll, lJ. A. House, Frank S. Miller.

CHARTERED LODGES.-F. A. Leach, Ohairman,. Alfred II. White, J. W. Kepner, Geo. F. Rogers, O. W. Joslyn, G. T. Twyman, Ira V. McMlIIan. LODGES U. D.-James A. Boone, Chairman; H. F. Lawrence, .J. C. Burgess, .1. V. McNamara, A. H. Hoefer, R. W. VanAmbUl'g. C. E. Prettyman.

Wm. L. Reynolds, Jr. REPORTS OF D. D. G. M's.-Austln L. McRae, Ohairman .. John Devlin, D. A. Holllday, W. E. Wampler, G. G. Wright, J. A. Hal'l'1s, J. C. Laughlin.

OBITUARIES.-C. H. Briggs, Chairman; K 8. Hinehart, John Mackay, J ..

H. Santee, J. T. Mason, Wm. J. Zorn, R. C. Blackmer.

UNFINISHED BUSINESs.-A. H. Kallmeyer, Chairman; J. S. Hall, J. A. Naney. L. C. Westlake, C. L. Cheney, John ~1c~Illlan, John J. Apperson.

BOARDS OF RELIEF.-Thos. A. ~lllbul'D. Chairman,. W. G. Wilderman, Geo. Rees, Bert R. Lee. Geo. S. McLanahan, F. W. Smith. Martin T. Balsley.

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ACCOUNTS.-Louis Moller, Chairman; W. K. Spinney, J. W. Barkley, C. J. Blackburn, O. A. Lucas, W. T. Lamkin, A. 1<'. Braun.

MASONIC HOM E.-F. R. Jesse, Chairman ;Wm. Southern, Jr., A..F. Ittnel', F. A. Kage, E. W. Dunavant, Wm. Gillespie, R. A. May, R. Lee Alford. 'rRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS.-V. H. Falkenhainer. .

CORRESPONDENCE.-R. E. Anderson.

REVISION AND CODIFICATION OF LAWs.-A., M. Hough, Chairman; N. M. Givan, W. F. Johnson.

RITUAL.-J. R. McLachlan, Chairman; Campbell Wells, A. S. Houston, R. R. Kreeger, W. A. Hall. .

RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND BODIES.-E. F. Allen, Chairman; W. R. Stubblefield, A. M. Dockery, W. F. Kuhn, L. B. Valliant.

At 12 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

CALLED FROM LABOR

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

ST. LoUIS, September 24, 1907.

The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LADOR at 2 o'clock P. M.

by M. W. Bro. Qavid M. \,yilson, Grand Master, the other Grand Officers being at their respective stations. Prayer was offered by R. W. Bro. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

RESOLUTION. W. Bro. S. N. Kerr offered, an'd had read for the first ti.me, the following resolution: Re8ol.ved, That all Masons In this JurisdictloD be required to wear their aprons on the outside of their clothing in Lodges and p路rocessions.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT ADOPTED. M. W. Bro. John R. 'Parson called 'up for final action the proposed amendment to the By-Laws, offered at the last session of the Grand Lodge by W. Bros. T. A. Dunn and Edwin J. Scott, proposing to amend Section 92 by changing the time for making 'returns to the Grand Lodge and paying Grand Lodge dues; the same being printed on page 37, Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1906, and reads as follows: Strike out "31st of July" in second Hne of Section 92, Article Vr., and Insert "30th of June" In Heu thereof, and strike out "September" In fourth

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line, and Insel't "August" In lieu thel'eof, and add tp the section these words: "1\0 Hepresentatlve Rhall be entitled to mileage or per diem unless the Lodge he represents made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues on or before August fst," so that the section, when amended, shall read: S~x'.92.

A.uuuat RetUt·u8.-The fiscal year of the Lodges shall close the 30th of .June, and every Chartered Lodge In this Jurisdiction shall forwarll Its annual retUl'DB on or before August 1st to the Grand Secretary. Such returns shall eontaln a list of officers and members of the Lodge; a list of those who have been Initiated, passed, I'alsed and admitted; also of deaths. dlmlsslons, suspensions. expulsions. rejeetlons and restorations. with the respective dates opposite each name: such I'etums to be signed by the Master and attested by the Secretary. under the seal of the Lodge, and forwarded to the Grand Secretary, with the dues, at the time specified above: ~o Hf'pl'e-' sentative shall be entitled to mileage or per diem unless the Lodge he I'epresents made returns and paid Grand Lodge dues on or before August 1st.

The amendment was adopted, REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER.

R. W. Bro. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, presented his report, and the same was adopted and order~d printed in the Proceedings, as follows: KAHOKA, :\10.,

'1'0 (11(' Most WOI'81l-ipful Grulld f,o([yl' of the State Of Mi.~l:Iouri:

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September. Hl07.

.·t I/(,inlt, Frc(' anti Accepted

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Herewith, 1 submit my second annual report as (;rand Leetul'er. ~Inee the last Annual CommunlcatJon of the Grand Lodge thil'ty-two State Lodges of Instruction have been held, as follows ,: DeSoto.' November 19, 20 and :n : Fal'mlngton. November :!:!, :!;~ and :!4; Cape Girardeau, November :!6, :!7 and 28: Kennett, ~ovember :W. ;W and December; I ; Dexter, December ;~. 4. and ;); Doniphan, December 6, 7 and 8: Yan Buren, Decembel' 10. 11 and I:!: Jetl'erson City, .January 1r). Iii and 17: Independenee. January 18 and Ifl; St. Joseph••January :!8, :W and 30: :\lal'yville, February 4. ;) and 6; Chillicotlw.

February 11, I:! and 13; Sprln~field. February :!S and March 1 and :!; :\Ionett. Jlarch 4 and 5; Carthage. JIarch () and 7: Butler. Jlarch 8 and !); Jloberly. March :!5. :!6 and :!7; Kirksville, Aprll Hi. Hi and 17; Mai'cellne, April 18. 19 and :W; ·St. Louis. ApI'1I :!4. :!;'i and :!fi: Louisiana. :\lay fl, 7 and 8; Fulton, May fl, 10 and 11 : Columbia, Jlay la. 14 and 15; Sedalia. :\Iay :!H, ~o and :~1 and .June 1 ; .Joplln•.June 10, 11 and 12; Cal'l'ollton, August 1~. 1:~ and 14 ; II I~glnsville. August. Vi. 16 and 17: Kansas City, August In. :W and ~1: Xevada. August :!:!. :!;~ and :!4: Hannibal, 8eptembel' 5. 6 and 7: :\lacon. ~eptemhel' H. 10 and 11 : 1·~lonvllle. ~eptember l:!. 1;~ and 14 . . Thes(' Lodges of Instl'lletlon wel'e Iwld. without an exception. on the sevPI'al dates above mentioned and for the full tel'm. The Lodge was opened. with only a few exceptions. at :! 1'. ~1. of the first day. these exceptiolls lH'ing in the lal'gel' cities. whel'e the opening session was beguIl at 8 1'. JI. of thf' first day. Three sessions wel'e held on each of the succeeding days. morning. afterlloon and night. We had the gl'eat pleasure of the I)l'eSence and assist

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ance at one or mor~ of these Lodges of Instruction, of P. G. Masters Kuhn, Hough, Houston, Dockery, Boyd, Thomas, Stubblefield, .lamlson, Parson, Briggs, Stevenson, Ryland and An de I"l'lOn. Their presence was not only an Inspiration, but the words of wisdom which fell from their lips was of Incalculable benefit to the c.raft.

We wel'e also honored by having with us, at one or more of these Inp.etlngs. the following Grand Lodge otllcers: U. W. Bros. ,John T. Short, D. H. ~1.: Robert R. Kreeger, G. S. W.: WilHam A. Hall, G. J. W.; ,lohn R. Purson, G. Sec.; Hev. John H. ~IIIler, G. Chap.: Cicero C. Bigger, G. S. D.: Arch A. ,Johnson, G. S. S.: J.acob Lampert, (;. ,J. S.: 1\1al't1n T. Balsley, G. :\1al'.; C. A. Mosman, G. Mar.: WHllam Southern, H. Sw. Hr.: J. W. Beall, G. Pur.. and .John E. Swanger, G. Orator. These Lodges of Instructlen were Invarlabfy attended by the District Deputy Grnnd Masters and the District Lecturl.'I's of their respective districts. 'l'he following Dlstl'lct Deputy Grand ~1asters and District Lecturers attended meetings outside of their districts: Julius C. Garrell, John C. Senate, Cicero C. B igge I', Sidney R. Wood, George E. :\fayhall, George W. Rucker, Robert H. Kreeger, Frank E. Bruton, Frank R. Jesse, Edward A, Fluesmeler, WHliam A, Clark, Joe W.Gravely, Frank G. Ade, Alfred Reynolds, Henr:r Wilson, H1chard W, Van Amburg, John l\T. Beall, Henry I. Bradford, and J. H. Bolton. Among these Most Worshipful and HIght Worshipful Brethren are many of the most Impresslye workers and brightest ritualists in the State. Their time and talent!,! were given unst1ntedly and ungrudglngly, Theil' assistance was Invaluable and they richly deserve and hel'e have tendered to them the heartfelt thadks of the Brethren, the Grand ~laster and myself fOl' their services, so cheel'fully rendered, All the:,;e Lod~es of Instruction, with a few ex.ceptlons, caused, In every case, I believe. by thp Inclemency of the weather, were well attended, and the Intel'est manifested was great. If I were called uIJon to say where the attendance was the greatest, in proportion to the membership, and the Interest the greatest, the dllTerence would be so Infinitesimal, and I would have to mention so many places, that I shlj.ll not undertake It. From my observation, I believe that these Lodges of Instruction, bl'lngln~, as they do, the Grand Lodge otllcers and, especially the Grand :\Iaster. in dose Intimacy with the Craft genel'aIly, have a beneficial and lasting elfed upon the Lodges visited. To nw, pel'sonaIly, hh, aid and support have bepn of incalculable benefit, while the fil'.sodation has establb.hed a strong hond of friendship which shall laST through life.

In addition to the abov(' named places, Lodges of Instruction were hpld during the year, at the followln~ places: Palmyl'a, Tro;r, \Vrlght' City, ~Iont颅 gomery City, IUchmond, West Plains, ~eosho, Cuba, Washington, Liberty, Platte City, Oregon, Albany, Gallatin, PI'inceton, Harrisonville, Corder, Marshall. Pllot Grove, Paris, Downing, Triplett, Clinton, Lamar, Cassvlllp, Humansville, Greenfield. Ozal'k, Piedmont, Centralia and Columbia.

At each and everyone of these Lodges I am pleased to say that I h,ld the able assistance of the District Lecturers, and at some of them other of the Brethren hereinbefore mentioned. Everywhere I went the utmost kindness and courtesy were showered upon mp hy the Brethren, which, together with tb'e attention and Interest taken In the instruction given, converted the hours of toll Into those of pleasure, and will always be a pleasing reeollectlon to me.

At every place I had evidence of Improvement made by Individuals, and I trust and belleve that my visits will stimulate the Bl'ethren generally to

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The total attendance during the year was over three thousand. Four hundred and ninety-two Lodges in this Jurisdiction were represented, and fort:r-seven Lodges beionging to. other Jurisdictions. .

Whlle hoiding the State Lodge of Instruction, at St. Louis. much time was spent in examining the instructors of the Craftsmen's Ciub in the particular branch of the work over which each has charge. In order that their work might be received and accepted as the Grand Lodge work, cards were issued by me, as evidence of their proficiency, in that part of the work assigned to each. It affords me pleasure to state that they are .working In harmony with the established work, and it is partiCUlarly gJ;atifying to know that they are determined to maintain the uniformity of the work throughout the State, and not "deviate from the minutest principies thereof." The samÂŁ> can be said of the Club, organized at Kansas City, which, though more recentiy organized, is steadlly growing in strength.

It is with poignant grief and genuine sorrow that I am called upon to report that during the past year death has invaded the ranks of our District Lecturers. J. W. Beall, of the Fifty-first District, came to an untimely end by the bands of an assassin. He was stricken February 18, 1907. Like one of old, he fell a martyr to his integrrty; and, altbough the summons came "like a thief in the night," I doubt not that be was ready and died in the "hope of a biessed immortallty."

It has been my pleasure, during the year. to meet at the different Lodges' of Instruction, all of the District Lecturers, with one exception. And I desire here to express my appreciation and thanks .for their kind and courteous treatment to me personally, and for the prompt and faitbful manner in whicb they have responded to every call made upon them.

They have wrougfit "faithfUlly and dlllgently," and are entitled to happy retlections on time well spent. All have done well. Some, of course, better than otbers. If I had the time and space to make personal mention of those who have "meritoriously distinguished themselves In the work," it would be difflcult to know when to l~ave off.

The following is an abstract of the reports of District Lecturers: Brother John M. Doran. of the First District, instituted and set to wot"k St. Francisville Lodge, U. D., and heid a Scbooi of Instruction for the benefit of the officers. He aiso held Schoois at Aiexandrla, Gorin and Rutledge, and reports the attendance good and much interest shown. During the year he visited neariy all of the Lodges in his District, and assisted in conferring the Degrees In each Lodge visited. He has given much private Instruction, not only to members of his own Lodge. but also to members and officers of other Lodges. He reports that the Lodges are doing work, and that the new members measure up to the requirements of Masonry in every particuiar.

Brother J. H. Holton, of the Second District, held two Lodges of Instruction, and has given much private instruction, and thinks that more good fa accomplished in that way than in any other. He was also in attendance at the State Lodge of Instruction held at Kirksville, and assisted in the work.

With few exceptions, he has visited every Lodge in his District, assisted In Degree work, and reports improvement in the work, and conditions better than ever before.

Brother John C. Senate, of the Tbird District, has visited and held Schools of Instruction in all the Lodges In his District, except three. He was also present and assisted In the State Lodge of Instruction recently held at Unionville. On numerous occasions be visited Galt Lodge, No. 423, and

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assisted in conferring the Degrees on a number of candidates. Accompanied by. the officers of Seaman Lodge, he visited Biswell Lodge, No. 510, and conferred the M. M. Degree on one candidate. He reports all the Lodges working h~rmoniously, Increasing their membership and conferring the Degrees in a creditable manner.

Brother D. M. Foster, of the, Fourth District, has held Lodges of Instruction at Laredo, Princeton and' Ravanna, and reports them doing well, and conforming to the established work.

Brother John W. Barkley, of the Sixth District, has held but one reg(Jiar Lodge of Instruction this year, and that was at Hatfi~ld, in the Fifth District.

The attendance was light, but considerable interest was manifested. He was presQnt and assisted the Grand Lecturer in Lodge of Instruction, held at Albany. He has visited and given instruction In several of the Lodges, and Instructed quite a number of Brethren.

Brother Adolph Stauble, of the Seventh District, hE.'ld one Lodge of In· struction at Ravenwood, and reports the attendance as fairly good, but the Brethren, and partl~ularly the newly-elected officers, manifested considerable interest. He was present at the State Lodge of Instruction held at Mary· ville, at which meeting every Lodge but three In his District was represented: 'as a result his work was considerably lessened. He has given much prlvatt> Instruction with gratifying results. He reports that many of the Lodges are doing considerable work, and that the best citizens are being attracted to the Fraternity.

Brother August F. Braun, of the Ninth District. has visited twelve of the Lodges in his District. He held two Lodges of Instruction, which were we]] attended and much good accomplished. . He was present at the State Lodge of Instruction held at St. Joseph, and reports that it has given an Impetus to the work in that District, that most all of the Lodges were represented, and much good 'accomplished. In nearl;}' all of his visitations he was accompanied by one or more of the Brethren, and they assisted in Degree work.

Many of the Lodges have special meetings In order to do the work at hand.

His work has been made pleasant to him by the courtesies shown wherever he went. Peace and harmony prevail throughout the District.

Brother H. F. Lawrence, of the Tenth District, reports three Lodges of Instruction held In the District during the past year, at the following places: Gallatin, Lock Springs and Jameson; at each of these the attendance wap. good and·the Lodges were much benefited. He has visited six of the Lodges, some ef them several times, and assisted in conferring Degrees. He has given considerable time to the cause during the year, and reports rimch work done hy the Lodges and prospects favorable for still more.

Brother C. W. Bolster, of the Eleventh District, has held four Lodges of Instruction, and haEl visited with six of the Lodges in his District, and a8slsted some of them in conferring Degrees. He was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer in the Lodge of Instruction at Liberty, and has at various times rendered to the Craft considerable assistance in learning the work.

He reports, "that the ritualistic work In my District is being done fairly, Ilnd in a manner to compare favorably with other sections of the State. This does not sa~·. however, that there Is no I'oom for improvement, nor that the same is not needed."

Brother C. C. Bigger. of the Thirteenth District, says the State Lodge of Instruction, held at Marcellne in his District, resulted in much good. It had the effect of causing new energy and zeal among the Brethren. In con~e·

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quence of which he had frequent calls from Lodges to visit them and assist in conferring Degrees. Ill' notes a decided impl'ovement in the manner of conferring Degrees.

He held no Lodge of Instmctlon, but gave much of his time in giving private instruction to the Officers and Brethren, which has been the means of correcting many existing enol's. He feels that a d€cided advance has been made in the wOl'k, and hopes for continued progress through the year to come.

Brother S. R. Wood, of the Fourteenth District, held Lodges of Instl'uction at Atlanta. R1oomlngton and Bevlel', and has kept himself Informed as to conditions in other Lodges. and reports all doing fairly well. Ill' has frequently been ('aIled upon to officiate at funerals, and has been present and assisted In conferring Degrees In various Lodges, besides giving private instruction whenever called upon. Ill' reports "that ~Iasonr.v is progressing and work done in an excellent manner."

Brothel' Frank W. Smith, of the Fifteenth District, held Lodges of Instruction at I~wlng, LaBelle, La (;range and Lewistown, and repol·ts that the Brethren are alive to the work, gavle' him ('OUl'teous greeting. good attendance, were attentive and desirous of perfecting themselves in the work. He was also present at Lodge of Instruction held by the Grand Lecturel', at Palmyr'a, last fall, and at the ~Hate Lodge of Instruetion recently held at Hannibal, and expl'esses the belief that much good was done, and that the Brethren will be inspired to gl'eater' effort in the future, and that' ere long it may be said of the Fifteenth Dlstl'ict, "none al'e brighter than they."

Bl'Other Geo. K Mayhall, of the Sixteenth Vistl'ict, says that his worl{ for the past year was very matel'ially intl'l'fered with by sickness and inelement weather, Be held 'no Lodge of Instruction, but gave ('onsiderable private instruction to officers of various Lodges, and promptly answered all calls. The State Lodge of Instruetion, held at Louisiana, was well attended. but some Lodges, most in need of instl'uctlon. were not represented. Generally speaking, the Lodges have the ritualistic work .well in hand. Brother Mayhall was also present and assisted in the work at the State Lodge of Instruction, recently held at lIann'ibaI. Brother Thomas F. II Ul'd, of the Seventeenth Distl'iet, held a Lodge of Instruction at Gl'anville, for three days, and was present and assisted the Grand Lecturel' in Lodge of Instruction at Paris, in ~Iarch. At this meetiug every Lodge in the Vistrlet was represented and, as a reSUlt, the ambition of the Brethren has been aroused, each and all are striving for prollcien('y.

He has instructed most all of the officers of the Lodges in his Distri.ct privately, and is inclined to think this the most efficient way to help the Lodge. lIe organized Stoutsville Lodge. 1". D., and examined them as to their pmficiency, He predicts that the institution of this Lodge will not only prove successful to this Lodge. but adjacent Lodges will awaken to an em of growth.

Brother '1'. II. Walton, of the Eight('('nth District, has visited all of the Lodges in his District. but seems to have held' no Lodges of Instruction. lIe reports all Lodges, with one exception, to be in fail' condition. and able to ('on fer the Degrees impressively. A State Lodge of Instruction was held at ~loberly in March, which was attended by Hepresentatives from a number of the Lodges.

Brother G. W. Rucker, of the ~ineteenth District, has visited most of the Lodges, and assisted in ('onfel'l'ing Degr'ees, but has held no Lodge of Instruction fOl' lark of time. and for furthel' reason that Lodges do not gen-

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erally care to pay anything for such instruction. He hopes, however, that every Lodge in the District will have a Lodge of Instruction during the coming year. Brother Rucker was at Triplett; and assisted the Grand Le(~· turer in the work at that Lodge.

Brother C. B. Hughes, of the Twentieth District, held Lodges of Instl"UC,tion of three· days each at the following places: Bogard, Carroll, Hardin, Myrtle and Ada, and reports the interest shown very good, although the attendance in some instances was very light. He was also present and assisted at the State Lodge of InStruction held at Carrollton. and has also vis!ted other Lodges and assisted in conferring Degrees.

Brother Henry C. ~oland, of the Twenty-first District, reports that there was but one regular Lodge of Instruction held in the' District, and that was at Platte City, in charge of the Grand Lecturer. He held weekiy Lodges In his home Lodge during .January and February, which resulted very favorably, He has given private instruction and assisted in conferring Degrees on varl· ous occasions, and reports a ~teady Increase In membership in the District.

Brother R. R. Kreeger, of the ,Twenty.second District, held weekly Lodges of Instruction at Kansas City during the months of January and February, during which much progress was made towards perfection In the conferring of the Degrees, and along other lines. "These meetings were well attendE'd and much Interest was manifested, not only by those In official capacity. but also by those ,,:ho seemed to have no other object in attending than a desire to learn mOl'e of its fundamental truths and principles." He was also present and assisted at the State Lodges held at' IndE'pendence and Kansas City.'

He repol·ts that the Cr'aftsmen's Club Is continuinK Its labors along the same genE'ral lines pursued In the Lodge of Instruction, and has accomplished much for the good of its members, and that too much can not be said In commendation of an organization of this character, with only one ohject In view, that of making more intelllKent ~lasons and better citizens of Its members. While everything Is not entirely satisfaetory, he does Dot think there Is much to eomplaln of In his Di"trict.

Brother M. E. Schmidt, of the Twenty-fifth District, has visited a number of the Lodges, but has not been able to visit all officially. Lodges of Instruction were held at New l<'ranklin, Pilot Grove and Glasgow, which were weI! attended. He has assisted In the conferring of Degrees on various occasions, and given much private instruction.

Brother F. K Bruton, of the Twenty-sixth District, has held Lodges of Instruction at Rocheport, Harrisburg and Sturgeon, and reports them tn a flourishing condition. In addition to the above he has visited most of the Lodges and assisted in the work. .He was present at the State Lodge of Instruction held at Columhla, and also at Centralia, when the Grand Lecturer was there.

Brother 1<'. R. Jesse, of the 'l.'wenty-seventh District, has visited and held Lodges of Instruction In ten of the fourteen Lodges in his District. Press of business deterl'ed him from visiting the others, He notes marked improvement in the work, and that the Brethren are working diligently to rid themselves of any inaccuracies. Brothel' .Jesse was present and assisted at the State Lodge of Instruction, at FUlton, as well as at Columbia and Centralia.

Brothel' J. E. Reeds, of the Twenty-eighth District, has, with one excep· tion, visited all of the Lodges In his District, and assisted in conferring the Degrees. While he has given more or less private Instruction, he held no Lodges of Instruction. lIe bas responded to every caH made, and bas been

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in readiness, at all times, to meet with the Brethren. He reports that the Lodges are progressing, and that peace and harmony prevail throughout the District.' .

Brother J. W. Powell, of t;.he Twenty-ninth District, reports a successful year for Masonry In his District. All the Lodges have been fairly active, and working only good material. He held Lodges of Instruction at New Hope and New Salem, and has given private instruction whenever called upon, and has assisted in Degree work. Not a Lodge in his District is In debt. "The proper spirit prevails and Masonry Is being more highly regarded as the years go by. As we increase In knowledge, we increase in good works."

Brother E. A. Fluesmeier. of the Thirtieth District, has visited every Lodge In his Distl'lct, and assisted In the work. Two Lodges of Instruction were held, one at Wright City, and the other at WentzvllIe. These were fairly well attended, and considerable Improvement noted.

Brother W. A. Clark, of the Thirty-first District, held Lodges of Instruction at Tipton, California, Hickory HllI, and Linn, and reports them In a prosperous condition. He has visited nearly all of the Lodges in his District, assisted In wo.rk, and given much private Instruction. He has weekly mpetinge for Instruction In Jefl.'erson Lodge, and, as a result, many of the Brethren are well versed In the work. He was present and assisted In the work at the State Lodge of Instruction held at Jefl.'erson City. and also at the one held at Fulton.

Brother G. H. Pike, of the Thirty-second District, held no Lodge of Instruction, but visited all but two of the Lodges, assisted In conferring Degrees and Instructed the Brethren individually. He visited and instructed the officers of Union Lodge, U. D., on several occasions. He reports some advance made in Lodge work wherever he went.

Brother W. K Hoke, of the Thirty-third District, reports "that the entire work was exemplified In a series of eight Lodges of Instruction; held on each Saturday during the month of January and February. The attendance at these meetings was large. As a permanent Lodge of Instruction, the Craftsmen's Club continues to succeed. The usual weekly meetings have been held during the entire term. The average attendance was eighty-six per meeting, not Inciudlng those held during January and February. The Instructors of the Craftsmen's Club received great benefit from the series of lectures given them, by yourself and the Grand Master, on your special visit for that purpose. Your careful examination of each Instructor In his portion of that work and certificate of proficiency, Is the highest assurance that the work taught by the Craftsmen's Club Is the work of the Grand Lodge."

Brother Arthur Conger, of the Thirty-fourth District, has held Lodges of Instruction at HarrlsonvllIe and' Dayton, and reports them In excellent conditton. He has visited every Lodge In tpe DIstrict except two, and In nearly every instance assisted In conferring Degrees. He has given much time In giving instruction to Individuals, with good results. He reports several Lodges that seem not to be awake to the necessity of posting themselves in the work, and trusts that they may soon be aroused.

Brother E. K Codding, of the Thirty-sixth District, has not been able to visit all of the Lodges, but gave instruction at La Monte, Lee,ton. Chilhowee and SedaIla. The State Lodge of Instruction, held at SedaIla, has been productive of much good. Reports from the District show that the work Is being done In a fairly good manner.

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Brother C. P. Bowden, of the Thirty-seventh District, held a Lodge of Instruction at Blairstown, and a.'lsisted in one held at Clinton by the Grand Lecturer. He has visited a number of the L~dges and assisted In the work.

Brother H. T. Wright, of the Thirty-eighth District, held -but one Lodge of Instruction, and held several meetings for special Instruction in his own Lodge, which were fairly attended. He reports Lodges of Instruction held at Brumley and Iberia by Brother Short, .otherwlse no other work was done.

Brother E. J. KoCh, of the Thirty-ninth District, has visited and gIven Instructions to the following Lodges: Salem, Cuba, Belle, Arlington, 'Equality and Spring Creek. At some of tbese places he made a number of visits. He reports them In good condition in every respect.

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Brother C. E. Pyle, of the Fortieth DistrIct, report, the Lodges through· out the District doing fairly good work. He has responded to all calls made, and kept himself advIsed of progress made. .

Brother Joe W. Gravely, of the Forty-first District, held Lodges of Instruction at Fair Play, Lewisburg and Buffalo, in addition to attending the Lodge at Humansvllle with the Grand Lecturer. The Lodges are widely scattered and Inaccessible· by rail, and t nell' condition, in reference to the work, Is not what It should be.

- , Brother J. A. Cox, of the Forty·thlrd District, held Lodges of Instruction at Sheldon, Richards, Minden, Lamar and Golden City, and was also present at Lamar during the District Lodge of Instruction. He reports good attendance, and a determination on the part of the Brethren to perfect themselves in the work.

Brother Alfred Reynolds, of the Forty-fourth District, reports many pleasant visits w:lth the different Lodges, and assisting In conferring Degrees. He has given instruction at every opportunity, and reports that the Brethren are endeavoring to acquire the work in all its beauty. He gave instruction to the different Lodges in the early part of the year, and states that the two State Lodges held in the District were highly appreciated and productlvp. ot gOQd. Brother Bert S. Lee, of the Forty-fifth District, held weekly meetings in Springfield during the winter. The attendance was good and much improvement made. He was assisted in the work by Dr. D. B. Farnsworth, D. D. G. M. He visited a number of the I..odges, assisted in the work, and gave Instruction to individuals on many occasions. He attended the State Lodge of Instruction at· Springfield, and did what he could for the success of the m~tlng. He reports the Lodges as following closely the Grand -Lodge work, and all striving for perfection.

- Brother T. W. Cotton, of the Forty-seventh District, reports that, "Besides the splendid State Lodge of Instruction held at Van Buren, Lodges of Instruction were held with Hopewell Lodge, Delphian and Van Buren." He also gave private Instruction during the year. Altogether, ten days Wl.'re given to Masonic work.

Brother R. W. Van Amburg, of the Forty-ninth District, held Lodges of Instruction at Zalma and Jackson, The different Lodges were well represented and much good was accomplished, He has visited several of the Lodges, assisted in conferring Degrees, and given much individual Instruction.

His work was made pleasant to him by the Brethren, and he trusts some good was accompltshed for the good of Masonry.

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Brother James A. Boone. -of the Fiftieth District, held Lodges of Instru('tion at Charleston, Bertrand, IIImo, Advance and Blodgett, and also spent thl'ee days at Dexter. at the State Lodge of Im~tl·uctlon. During the year he has reached one or mOl'e members from each... Lodge, instructing them in the wOl'k, and he reports luereased Inter~st and mOl'e proficiency In the work than ever before. .

Brother Henry Schroeder. of the Fift~'-first District, held Lo(lge~ of Instruction at CaruthersvlIIe. Hayti, Senath. PortagevlIle and Point Pleasant, and repol·ts good results. He has visited evel'Y' Lodge in the District, and compiled with every demand made by the Craft. The Increase in membership has not been so great as in former years. but greater care is taken as to material aceepted. All the Lodges are In a prosperous condition, and fairly well up on the work. He has assisted in eonferring many Degrees, and at no time has been idle.

Brother W. \V. Martin, of the Fifty-second District. has held Lodges of Instruction with the following Lodges: Kaylor, :\1t. Zion, Poplar B1utT, Composite and Pine. He has gladly visited all Lodges In his District when called upon. He has given much individual instruction.. and assisted in conferring Degrees at various places. He reports the Lodges in better condition than they have ever bee~, more interest is taken in the work. 'rhe State Lodgl.' of Instruction, at Doniphan, was well attended. created much interest in the Ritual, and "was the greatest help this District ever had:' Brother W. ,J. Zorn. of the Fifty-third District. reports that two Lodge..; of Instruction were held at West Plains. one by the Grand Lecturer and the other by Brother W. W. :\-Iartin, of Doniphan, who gave valuable instruction.

Brother G. J. Vaughan, of the Fifty-fourth District, held Lodge of Instruction at Branson Lodge, U. D.. and bas visited most of the I-odges, assisting them In conferring Degrees. He reports them In a healthy, growing condition. He was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer in Lodge at Ozark.

Brother H. I. Bradford, of the Fifty-fifth District. held Lodges of Instru('tion at Red Oak and Barry Lodges. and reports good attendance and profitable time. He has also given private instruction on various occasions.

Brother W. A. Phipps. of the Fifty-sixth District, has visited and assisted in conferring Degrees in a number of the Lodges. He reports improvement in the work, the Lodges working harmoniously, and the outlook bright.

Fra ternally submitted, .J. R.. M('LA(,I1LA~. Grand Lecturer.

ORATION.

The Grand Master introduced R. 'lv'. Bro. John E. Swanger.

Grand Orator, who delivered an oration which was much enjoyed by the Brethren, and for which he received the thanks of the Grand Lodge, with request for copy for publication in the Proceedings.

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R. W. Bro. Swanger spoke as follows: WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER AND BRETHRE:-<-I desire, in the begin. ning, to acknowledge to Grand Master Wilson, and through him to this Grand Lodge, my sincere appreciation of the great honor con· ferred upon me in the privilege accorded this hour. No honor that has come to me in life has been valued higher than this, and Ire· turn to you my sincere tha.nks. Assembled here today lin this Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, we should be deeply impressed with the thoUght that we are adopted Brothers of the grandest organization ever instituted among men. We should be proud in our heart of hearts that the principles of our Order, hanJed down through the centuries, stand befor'e the world this hour· in all of their original purity, purpose and power; aI1d feel that to be a Mason true, today, is to be a member of earth's royal family. Stand· ing, then, in this splendid presence, I feel greatly in need of inspiration that I may fitly speak of 'the great truths which are found in the treasure-house of our Order. In doing so, I shall not dwell upon the history of Masonry, for that is a tale that has been told. I shall enter on no defense of its principles, for they ,need none now. Nor would I seek to ~nstruct you in the teachings of the Craft, for you have all knelt at the same altar, learned the same lessons a'nd felt the same inspiration, as have I. My duty this hour will have been done if I am able to lead you out into Masonry's fruitful field, and with you gather some of the sweetness, the beauty and the glory shed by the truths implanted there; so that there shall come to us, as a result of this hour's contemplation, a deeper love, a stronger devotion and a renewed consecration to its principles that shall send us forth 'to walk still more grandly before men as living exemplars of the lofty p'rinciples of our Order. I love Masonry for its wealth of history;. From the time when in destitution and darkness I knocked at the Masonic door until I stood erect a Master Mason, through all of my journey from Darkness unto Light, historical truths, reaching backward Until almost lost among the mythological shadows of the past, met me at every step until I seemed to see the life of centuriee ago again enacted; and I thought if Masonry taught only history, it was worthy of.man's devotion. I love Masonry because of the beauty of thought and .language contained in its Ritual. Nowhere, except in the divinely inspired Word, has there been expressed in the language of man loftier thought or purer diction than Masonry expresses in its teachings. I love Masonry. also, for the solemnity of its ceremonies which teach that "Life Is real. life Is earnes1 And the grave is not Its goal."

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thus inspiring man with a true sense of his nobility and responsibility. Again I love Masonry because of the lessons in practical' things. It is one great workRhop of instruction in which can be found a tool for every phase of living, a symbol for every worthy endeavor and a guide for every step in man's journey, And then, again, I love Masonry because it inculcates a love for science and art. Beginning' with the Entered Apprentice and ending with the Master Mason, it portrays the beautiful in architecture, and pays its tribute to the genius and skill of man. But above a.nd beyond all these, I love Masonry because it has for its one great purpose the building of character. Man is its temple; and to rear that temple in rectitude and strength, adorn it with the manly virtues and dedicate it to a high and holy destiny, is the crowning work of Freemasonry throughout the world. Exalted conception!

Glorious service! Divine mission! In Masonry is found a recognition of the greatest triumph of the Supreme Architect of the Universe; in it is an exaltation of the crowning glory of infinite, creative power. Listen to the story of creation: Five times had a Creator looked down upon a nf!wly-madE' earth and had seen that "it was good." He had said: "Let there be light," and there was light. He had watered it with crystal, robed it in beautiful green, and punctuated it with the mountain's awful clift'. He had, with His Almighty hand, flung into a boundlesS! firmament the sun to rule by day and the moon to govern by night. He had breathed upon the heavens, and the glittering jewelry of the sky sprinkled the eternal dome of blue. He had given lifEl unto earth and sea and sky; and fish and fowl, beast and bird inhabited the globe. And the sixth day came, and as if marshaling his Almighty skill for one great masterpiece, He called into consultation the angelic Lodge, and before the assembled host of Heaven, said: "Let us make man," and reaching down with His infinite hand, He raised man out of the dust of the ground, stood him erect, breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul; heaven-crowned monarch of a migbty sphere, sovereign over every living thing; made in the likeness of Jehovah himself, and proclaimed by Him to be the crowning workmanship of omnipotent power. Contemplating, then, his royal kinship, the majesty of his being, an.d the purpose of his creation, the soul of man is made to thrill with the impulse of love to his Creator, and he deems it his highest duty to fashion his life and character into hannony ,with the perfect model placed upon the Trestle Board of time by the Grand Architect of the universe. This is the Ma.sonic spirit; and in this spirit has'Masonry wrought for the building of the great cosmic temple of humanity. It will be seen, then, that

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Masonry is the science of building. The Operative Mason wrought in material things' and contributed to the' architecture of the world; the Speculative Mason works in spiritual things and contributes to the manhood of the world. And now, what are some of the essential elements of the character of the true Mason-man? First, in the recognition of the Fatherhood of God, and an unfeigned belief in the one living and true God. Wiih this acknowledgment of Divine Fatherhood comes allegiance to His authority and obedience to His Commandments. "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, 路and that God dwelleth in you?" "If any man defile the temple of God, him shall Goa destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are," saith the Scriptures; and Masonry accepts this as a true 'statement of man's relation to his Greator, and builds deep and strong the structure of life upon the everlasting Rock of Ages. With the acceptance of the Fatherhoo.d of God comes also the acceptance of the principle of the Brotherhood of Man. On these two great principles of life hang all the law and the prophets, so saUh the Savior of man; and the Mason-man responds to His teaching, and ~aking answer to the lawyer's question: "Who is my neighBor?" grasps the hand of his Brother and saith "This is my neighbor." Fraternity, my Brother, is the dearest word in our language. If I were to ask what is the meaning of I1'raternitY,some would doubtless repl~ that Fraternity means Brotherhood; and that is right, in part.

Others would, perhaps, answer路 that Fraternity is fellowship; and that, in part, is right. While still others might say Fraternity means friendship; and that, too, is partly correct. But while the word Fraternity means each of these, it is broader than any, and includes them all; it is the generic term. Fraternity is that principle of living which opens man's eyes to see his fellowman by his side; which makes alert the ear so that he can hear the want cry pf the race; which touches and tenders the heart so that it beats in sympathy with the poor and distressed of earth; which quickens man's conscience so that the rights of fellow man become to him sacred things to violate which would be like profaning the temple of the living God. It is the altruism of the age, and sends man forth on the glorious mission of service and helpfulness around the globe. Yea, it is th'e realization of that glad, sweet anthem of the skies sung on Judean hills twenty centuries ago, heralding the birth of the world's Redeeme~, and nroclaiming "Peace on earth and good will toward man." It is the most precious principle underlying our social, our in_dustrial and ~ur governmental life. It is the Ark of the Covenant of our civilization; the north star of our destiny, and the hope of the regeneration of the world. Fraternity is the principle of the' G. L. Pl'o.-6

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Brotherhood of Man, and an essential element of the Masonic character. Again, the Masonic character honors toil, and places upon t~e . brow of labor diadems rarer and richer than ever decked the brow of king or queen. The symbols which it uses to impress' its richest truths are the implements' of toil. 'By the Square we are taught to square our actions by the square of virtue; and with the Compasses are we taught to circumscribe our desires, and keep our passions in due bounds. The Level is used to symbolize equality; the Plumb, rectitude of conduct, and the Trowel to spread the cement of Brotherly Love and Affection. The white leathern Apron worn by Operative Masons in all times, is the honored badge of a Mason today, and worn by him as proudly as though it were the royal purple. In teaching the dignity of toil he also understands that with the skilful, industrious hand must go the trained and well-stored mind, and the true and faithful heart; and that i~ order that they may work out their highest possible destiny, they must be free! The hand must be free to toil. Anythin$' that would manacle a man's brawn is his enemy. Unrequited toil is inimical to Masonry. It says: "Let nothing restrict nor restrain; let nothing oppress nor withhold froin it; but always and everywhere should we give unto the unfettered hand of toil a full measure of its fruits, and crown its efforts with the unfading wreath of honor." And not only should the hand be free, but the mind 'as well. "No fetters shall bind the pinions of thought," saith the Mason-man. As the bird must have the 'freedom of the air and sunlight in which to warble its sweetest notes of song, so must the mind of man find unobstructed flight and unclouded view that it may explore the loftiest realms of thought, and give to man its richest truths. Free to toil and to think! Free brain and free brawn; how have they wrought for the weal of man! How they have shaped the rough ashlar; made it perfect and filled the world with architectural beauty! How they have tunneled the mountains, bridged the waters and fashioned the ships that sail the seas and wing the air! How they have delved into the bosom of earth, unlocked its treasure vaults and brought forth its wealth to enrich the coffers of man! How they have taken the sparkling dewdrop from the petal of the rose, melted it into steam, harnessed it to the ponderous wheels of toil, and made it the great burden-bearer of the race! How they have reached up into the very clouds, snatched the lightning, and made it the messenger of man and the light of the world! How they have conquered the very elements of nature and made man to revel in the wealth of their achievem~nts! Yea, how they have adorned earth with the beauties of celestial路art, and placed in man's hand the golden harp of infinite harmony! May they go on

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together always free, with the honor of man, and the benedicti.on of God. The Mason-man also stands for the freedom of conscience. He says that no State shall dictate the inode of man's worship, nor legislafure write the creed of his faith. But while 'he stands for absolute freedom in religious belief, he does not stand for atheism, rationalism nor agnosticism. The Bible is his Trestle Boartl, and the magnificent plans and holy designs written thereon by the Grand Architect of the Universe his rule and guide in life; and the true Mason follows them as the mariner his compass. Another thing for which the Masonic character stands is the purity and sanctity of the home. Home, harbor of rest. Home, where love doth sing earth's sweetest lullabies, and childhood's laughter doth ripple Vke" silvery music above the sun-scorched pathway of man. Home, where the roses bloom at the door, and the robins sing among the apple, blossoms, and happy memories murmur in eternal melody. Home, with' its motherhood, its fa~herhood, its sisterhood and its brotherhood. Home, with its vacant chair where loved ones sat, and where , in memory loved ones still sit, and gently, tenderly, woo us to a higher and nobler life. Home, where the clinging tendrils of earth's purest affection doth ever weave themselves about man's heart, and make for him the 1 dearest, sweetest place of all the earth. Home, sweet home! To the Mason-man this is his Holy of Holies; and at the Masonic altar does he vow to pre~erve its purity and protect its :sanctity. And the world today needs this Mason-man. She needs the God-fearing and home-loving man. She needs the honest and industrious man. She needs the upright and sober man. She needs the helpfUl and truthful man. She needs the prudent and courageousman. She needs the faithful and just man. Our country is today pleading for this kind of man. Adopting the language of the poet, she says: "God give us men! A time like this demands .

Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men, whom the lust路 of office can not klll ; ~len, whom the spoils of office can not buy; Men, who possess opinions and a wlll ; Men, who have honor, men who wlll not lie; Men, who can stand before a demagogue And damn his treacherous flatteries without winking!

Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog, In public duty and In private thinking; For while the raoble with their thumb-worn e:reed, Their large professions aJld their little deed, Mingle In selflsh strife, Lo! Freedom weeps, Wrong rules the land and waiting Justice sleeps."

Never before, in the history of the race, was there greater need for the true, brave, stalwart, manly man than today. We need them

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in oftipial place, in business, in 'society, and in the home. Great problems are before us for solution. Human progress and human happiness are in our hands, and we must respond to the demands of the hour. The square deal must be vouchsafed to men everywhere; rich or poor, high or low; and this can come only through a manhood trained to the noblest impulses of life. Masonry must make answer to this want cry of路 the race. She must furnish her quota to that army of the good and the true to which the world is .today looking for the triumph of humanity's cause. Standing, then, in the presence of this responsibility, our building must be true; and if true, what grandeur of workmanshlp~

t have stood in the dawn and watched the day fires gild the quivering East while Light in her resplendent chariot drove darkness away; and with a kiss as tender as a mother's, awoke the sleeping world until flower and leaf and blade decked with diamond, ruby and emerald, gave back her' soft caress. and nature. as if by magi<., did spring again to life and loveliness; and I said: "That is grand!"

I have stood tlt the foot of a mountain, its massive for~ towering above the plain like some terrible giant; its craggy head, crested with eternal snows, defying the storm king and the sun king; its rock-girt sides decked with everlasting green. Mountain, home alike of the eagle bird and the wren. And as I. tried to measure its dizzy heights, standing so silent and immovable through the ages, and thought of the infinite power of the Hand that flung this a wiul bulk of earth and rock against the sky, my heart was stirred with awe, and I exclaimed: "That is grand!" I have watched the mighty river as, with resistless flow, it surges to the sea bearing alike upon its tireless breast, man and market-store; and as I contemplated its majestic sweep and power. I said: "That. is grand!" I have looked out along the track at night, seeing a gigantic engine rushing through the darkness like some awful demon, its iron muscles stretched and taut, moving with the swiftness of the winged messengers of the air its tremendous burden and puffing its giant-like breath of tire and smoke athwart the horizon; and as I viewed the marvelous mechanism and'might of the great iron horse of the century. I said: "It is grand!" I have watched the storm king as Jove-like he dro...路e his chariot of cloud and fire across the evening sky, and as if arouseJ to demoniacal fury, did loose the tempest's fury, and _hurl his thunderbolts of wrath until the very earth was made- to tremble, and the heart of man to quake in the presence of its awful wreck and ruin; and in the midst of it all, I said: "That is grand!" But grander than any, than all of these; yea, the grandest thing next to the power which comes fro~ the Almighty throne, is man! Man, clad in right-

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eousness and truth. Man, loving justice and hating iniquity. Man, demanding liberty for self and fellow man. Man, with courage to do and faith to die for the uplift of the race. Man, commissioned by the flat of Jehovah himself, to walk the earth in majesty and power; to gladden its desolate hearts; make strong the weak; lift up its fallen, and flood its dark places everywhere with the sunshine of the universal ~rotherhood of Man. Need I say-nay, you have already said-that this is t~e true Mason-man. The Mason-man guided and inspired by the teachings 'of our Order. The Mason-man who, with flashing eye and leaping pu,lse, is keeping step with the promptings of a higl;.l and holy 路purpose, and lifting humanity more and more into the light and liberty' of its lofty ideals. If we are true, my Brother; if we fashion our lives true to the model placed upon our Trestle Board of Life by the Master Workman, then will the Mason-man be what he should be,. the most majestic creation in all the world.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON OBITUARIES.

M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs, Chairman, presented the following report, which, on motion, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: '1'0 the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons

ot the State Of Missouri:

Your Committee on Obituaries olfer the following report: By an assassination as foul as the great trag~dy all Masons know so well, an officer of this Grand Lodge was stricken down in the performance of duty, a martyr to his integrity, on Monday night, February 18, 1907.

Dr. J. W. Beall, Grand Pursuivantof this Grand Lodge, and Brother D. R. Cox, were murdered at Malden,' Mo., by Dr. A. L. Brannum, who thought these two Masons were in the way of his nefarious plans for the illicit sale of Whiskey in the vicinity of Malden.

Dr. J. W. Beall was born In' Howell County, MissourI, September 18, 1874, and was in his thirty-third year at the time of 'his death.

He was surgeon for the Cotton Belt Rallroad and a steward in the Methodis~ Episcopal Church South, at Malden.

He was -a Past Eminent Commander of Malden Commandery, and fOr several years was District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Lecturer of the Fifty-first Masonic District.

He was a zealous and efficient Mason, a popular and successful physician, and a Christian gentleman, widely known and generally beloved: It was the sad privilege of the writer of this report to be one of the ministers who officiated at the funeral of Dr. Beall 'and Brother D. R. Cox, who were burled according to the Templar Ritual, at Malden, February 20.

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From other Grand Jurisdictions we have the following list of names of distinguished Masons who have laid aside their working tools and entered Into rest: ARKAl'SAS. R. W. Bro. Edmund Metcalf, Grand Tiler of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, was born In FrankIln, Mass., July 15, 1839, and died in Medway, Mass., .1uly 19, 1907, aged sIxty-eight years. He was appointed Grand Tller in 1883.

He was also Grand Sentinel of the Grand Chapter, and Grand Captain of the Guard of the Grand Commandery.

COLORADO. M. W. Bro. George Keith Kimball, Past Grand Master of Colorado, was born in Boston, March 26, 1831, and died at his home in Golden, Colo., April 8, 1907, aged seventy-six years. He was elected Grand Master in 1887. In 1883 he was elected Deputy Grand HIgh Priest. He served as Captain of the Second Colorado Volunteers during the Civil War, and was eleven years Postmaster of Golden. He was an Elder in the PresbyterIan Church of Golden, and Clerk of the Session.

CONNECTICUT. M. W. Bro. Frederick S. Stevens, Past Grand Master of Connecticut, was born in Danbury, Conn., in 1848, and died at his residence in Bridgeport, Conn., October 17, 1906, aged fifty-eight years. He was ('lected Grand Master in 1901.路 }i'or many years he was one of the Board of Managers of the Masonic Home.

R. W. Bro. Miles Wells Graves, Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut, was born in Lee, Mass., November 29,路1834, and died at his residence in Hartford, Conn., December 13, 1906, aged seventy-two years.. He was elected Grand Treasurer in 1896, and filled that office until his death.

He was also a member and the Treasurer of the Board of Managers of the Masonic Home, and for forty-three years was Treasurer of his Lodge.

R. W. Bro. Andrew Coombs Hubbard, Grand ChaplaIn of Connecticut, was born in Lindale, Ohio, JanuarY.'23, 1839, and died in Danbury, Conn., April 19, 1907, aged sixty-eight years. He served the Grand Council as Grand Chaplain, and was elected Grand Commander in 1903. For thirty-five .years he was pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Danbury, Conn.

FLORIDA. M. W. Bro. Norville Robertson Carter, Past Grand Master of FlorIda, 路was born in Smith County, Mississippi, December 29, 1833, and died in Levy County, Florida, December 1, 1906, aged seventy-three years. He was Grand Master in 1888. He served as Captain of Company C, Second Mississippi Cavalry, during the CivU War. He was for twelve years Treasurer of Levy County, and State Senator from his district at the time of his death. He was a prominent member of the Baptist Church, and for many years Moderator of IIarm~ny Association. . GEORGIA. M. W. Bro. William A. Davis, Past Grand Master of Georgia, died at his home in Macon, Ga., January 19, 1907, aged about sixty years. He walJ

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elected Grand Master In 1898, and filled the 'office two years. He also served two years as Grand Master of the Grand Council. He was a member of the Board ot Trustees of the Masonic Home, and Chairman of the Executive Committee. He enllsted In the Confederate army when but a youth of sixteen, and In his maturer years was a member of the Macon City Councll, and represented' Bibb County In the Georgia Legislature.

ILLINOIS. R. W. Bro. Joseph Harrison ColUns DllI, Past Grand Secretary of Illlnois. was born In Haddonfield, N. J., July 24, 1836, and died at his home In BloomIngton, Ill., August 5, 1907, aged seventy-one years. He served as one of, the Grand Lecturers from 1882 to 1893. ·In 1893 he was elected Grand Secretary, ·and served thirteen years. He enllsted as a private In the Sixty· third IlUnols early In the Civil War, imd rose to the rank of Captain.

IOWA. R. W. Bro. Thomas Bigelow Lacey, Past Junior Grand Warden of Iowa, was born In ~ew Milford, Conn., December 9, 185~, and died at bis home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 24, 1907, aged fifty-foul' years. He was elected Junior Grand WJlrden In 1893, (;l'and Commander In 1895, and Gl'and High Priest in 1901. He practiced medicine many years at Council Bluffs.

MICHIGA~.

R. W. Bro. Erastus Eo Stone, Senior Grand Warden of Michigan, was born in Macedonia, Ohio; Octobel' 8, 1867, and died In Bay City, Mich., In January, 11:107, aged thirty-nine years. He was elected Senior Grand Warden In 1906.

M. W. Bro. Charles L. Stevens, Grand Master of Michigan, was born in Detroit, Mich., August 24, 1850, and died January 30, 1907, three days after he had officiated at the funeral of Eo E. Stone, Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Michigan. He was el~ted Grand Master In 1906. He was elected Grand High Priest In 1902. He was for years a Trustee and Trp'asurer of-the First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti, :\oIlch., and Superintendent of the Sunday-School.

M. W. Bro. Henry Chamberlain, Past Grand Mastel' of Michigan, was born In Merl'imack County, New Hampshire, March 17, 1824, and died at Three Oaks, Mich., February 9, 1907, aged eighty-three years. He was elected Grand Master In 1872, and for many years was Representative of the. Grand Lodge of ~ew Hampshire, near the Grand Lodge of Michigan. .

M. W. Bro. Charles Fltzroy.Bellows, Past Grand Master of Mlchlg~n, was born In Charlestown, N. II., October 22, 1832, and died Apl'll 16, 1907, In his seventy-fifth ~·ear. He was elected Grand Master in 1883. For twenty-five years he was Pl'ofessor of Mathematics In the State ~or~al School at Ypsilanti.

MINNESO'.rA. M. W. Bro. Charles Griswold, Past Grand Master of Minnesota, was born in Manchester, Conn.. October 7, 1832, and died In St. Paul, December 25.

1906, aged seventy-four years. He was elected Grand Master In 1873, and

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again in 1874 and 1875. lIe entered the ministry of th~ Methodist Episcopal Church In H~()O,. and in 1865 wa_s ChaJlllaln of the First Minnesota Hell \'y Artillery. For some ~'ears he practiced medicine.

R. W. Bro. Thomas Montgomery, Grand Secretary of Minnesota, was born' in Ireland, June 4, 1,841, .and died In St. Paul, Minn., June 7, 1907, aged slxt~路路slx years.

He filled the office of Grand Secretary from 1889 until his death. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1879, and Grand Commander in 1887. He attained 10 the rank of :\lajor In the Civil War, and served as a St. Panl Alderman two years.

MISSISSIPPI. ~I.

W. Bro. Phineas Messenger Savery, Past Grand :\Iastel' of Mississippi,

was born In Bl"istol County, Massachusetts, JUly' 30, 1830, and died at his In Tupelo, Miss., December 20, 1906, aged seventy-six years. He was Grand ~Iaster In 1883. He was elected Grand Commander in 1874, and Grand High Priest in 1891. He was Grand Master of the Grand Council six years. He served in the Confederate army, attaining to the rank of :\:lajor.

He wa!:! a member or the Christian Church. hom~

MONTANA. :\1. W. Bro. Cornellus Hedges, J'ast Grand Mastel', and Grand Secretary or Montana, was born in Westfield, Mass., October 28, 1831, and died in Helena, Mont., April 29, 1907, In his seventy-sixth year. lIe was elected Grand Master in 1871. Served as Grand Secretary about thirty-five years. At the organization of the Grand Chapter, in 1891, he was elected Grand Secretary,

and filled that office until his death. He was elected the first Grand Recorder of the Grand ('ommandery, In 1888, and held the office until 1896, when he was elected (;rand Commander. In 1904 he was again elected Grand Recorder.

After the Territorial Government of Montana was established, he served a term as CnitedStates District Attorney. He was Probate Judge of Lewis and Clarke County five years, and represented this county as Senator in t.he first Legislative AssemlJly of Montana. lIe was Superintendent of PubIlc Instru<'tlon ~Ix ypal路s. and one of thf> public founders of the Helena Public Library.

NEBRASKA. ~ebraska, waf'; born In Chambel'l'lJurgb, Penn.. December 14, 1834, and died at his home in Om~ha..Tune 8. 1907, In his seventy-third year.

He was elected Grand :\Iaster In 1877. He also served as High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Grand Master of the Grand Council, and Grand Commander. Starting business In a small way. he became the head of one of the largest mercantile houses In the West.

At his own expense he founded the Ljnlngel' Art Gallery. He was President of the !\ebraska l\Ia~onic Home.

:\1. W. Bro. Geol'ge W. L1niQger. Past Grand Master of

NEW YORK. 1\1. W. Bro. Frank Hurd Robinson. Past Grand :\Iaster of

at Hornell,

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M. W. Bro. Charles Alexander Woodward. Past GI'and ~Iaster of Ohio. was born in Clndnnatl. Df>cember 6. 1827. ann died in Cleveland. February 15,

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1907, aged seventy-nine years. He 'was Grand Master in 1876 and 1877.

He was Grand Generallssimo of the Grand Commandery in 1868.

RHODE ISLAND. M. W. Bro. Edward Livingston Freeman, Past Grand :\Iaster of -Rhode Island, was born in Waterville, Me., September 10, 1835, and died at his home In Central Falls, R. 1., February 24, 1907. aged seventy-one years. He was elected Grand Master in 1879, .and served two years.. He was Grand High Priest of Rhode Island in ] 885 and 1886, and in 1888 was elected Grand Commandel' of ~Iassachusetts and Rhode Island. He was a member of the Congregational Church fifty years, and twenty years Sunday-School Superln tendent. He served twenty-eight years in the General AssemblY,of Rhode Island, and was Speaker of the House two years, and Chairman of the Committee on ,Judiciary in the Senate ten years.

TENNESSEE. M. W. Bro.. James L. Sloan, Past Grand Master of Tennessee, died In Nashville, August 26,' 1906. .

M. W. Bro. WlIIiam'S. Smith, Past Grand Master of Tennessee. died July 28, 19q7. He was elected Grand Master in 1891: WASHINGTON. M. \V. Bl路O. William Henry {!pton, Past Gl'and

~faster of Washington, was born in Walesville, Cal.. June 19, 1854, and died in Walla Walla, Wash., November 3, 1906, aged ltift~路-two years. He was elected Grand Master in 1898. He was a member of the Washington Legislature in 1888, and was one 'of the first Superior Judges of the new State, to which office he wasre-elected in 1892.

WES'!' VIRGINIA. M. W. Bro. George Davis, Past Grand :\faster of West Virginia, was born in Belmont County. Ohio, August 17, 1848, and died in Denver, Colo., November 19, 1906, aged fifty-eight years. He was elected Grand Master in 1892.

He was Grand High Priest In 1889, and Grand Commander in 1886. In his later yearg he was extensively engaged in mining operations In Colorado.

"To the past go more dead faces every year."

We pause to pay this brief tribute to their memory, recognblng that soon our change must also come. If true to our profession, if we have- erected our spiritual building in accordance with the designs laid down by the Supreme Architect of the Universe, we can rest in the assurance that Its foundations shall never fail, and its fabric shall never crumble nor deray.

In this hope we bury our dead, and in this confidence await the summons that shall call us (l'om LABOR to our rewRl路d.

Respectfully submitted.

C. H. BRIGGS, J. H. SANTEE, JOHN T. McKAY, E. L. RINJ~HART, W. J. ZOR~.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REV.ISIONAND CODIFICATION OF BY-LAWS.

M. W. Bro. A. M. Hough, 'Chairman, made a partial verbal report, stating the progress made in the revision and codification of the law, and indicated th.at the committee was practically ready to report if the Grand Lodge was ready to take up the matter at this time, and asked for instructions.

M. W. Bro. James W. Boyd moved "that in consideration of the fact that it would be impossible for the Grand Lodge to pass upon the report at this time, that the said report of the Committee on Revision and Codification of Law be printed, by order of this Grand Lodge, and copies thereof distributed to the various Subordinate Lodges in the State, and that action on said report be deferred until the next succe~ding Grand ~~odge." This was seconded.

M. W. Bro. W. M. Williams offered the following amendment to the motion: "That the report of the Committee on Revision of By-Laws be recommitted to the committee, with instructions to have the same printed, say sixty days, before the next session of the Grand Lodge, the printing to be attended to by the Grand Secretary, and copies thereof distributed by tne Grand Secretary to the various Subordinate Lodges, so that same may be carefully examined before the next session of the Grand Lodge." The amendment so offered by M. W.â&#x20AC;˘Bro. Williams was accepted by Brother Boyd, and, being put to vote, was adopted, and so ordered by the Grand Master.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF THE BY-LAWS.

M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs, as one of the movers, called up the proposed amendment to Section' 211 of the By-Laws, to be known as Section 21 la, offered at the last 'session of the Grand Lodge and read on the three successive days thereof, as printed on page 54 of the Grand Lodge Proceedings, 1906, and moved its adoption, as follows: SEC, 211a, It shall be unlawful for any Lodge to receive a petition fer the Degrees, or for membership from any person who is engaged in thE' mllD-

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ufacture or sale of Intoxicating :lquors as a beverage, and any Mason hereafter beginning to engage In such' bUS!ness shall be excluded from the Order.

The motion to adopt was duly. seconded, and M. W. Bro. Briggs said:. "Brethren, the Chairman of the Committee on Revision states that his committee has covered that proposed by-law in the revision of By-Laws, and asks that this be referred to that committee. I do not object to that, and I now move that it be referred to the Committee on Revision." This motion was duly seconded, and, being put ,to a vote,. carried, and the proposed amendment was ordered referred to the Committee on Revision of By-Laws.

After some thirty minutes', delay, it was r,egularly moved by M. W. Bro. E. F. Allen that the vpte by which the proposed amendment offered by M. W. Bro. Briggs to amend Section 2II as Section 2IIa, was referred to the Committee on Revision of By-Laws, be reconsidered for the purpose of bringing the same up for action now. Upon being put to a vote the Grand Master declared the same carried. . M. W. Bro. Briggs then renewed his motion to adopt the proposed amendment to Secti~n 211, which was duly seconded

by M. W. Bro. ]. W. Boyd. It was regularly moved by W. Bro. Charles Waughop, and duly seconded, that consideration of this proposed amendment be made a special order of business for tomorrow at 2 o'clock P. M., and the consideration of same be deferred until that time. This IT\otion was declared lost. The Grand ,Master then announced that the. question of adoption of the proposed amendment to Section 2II was open for discussion, and it was discussed at length by various Brethren, and a vote. being taken on the motion of M. W. Bro. Briggs to adopt, the same was 1?ot adopted.

The Grand Lecturer announced that the work would be exemplified at this place, beginning at 8 o'clock this evening.

At 5 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 8 o'clock this evening, when certain portions of tl:J.e work will be exemplified under the direction of the Grand Lecturer, ]. R. McLachlan.

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FIRST DAY-EVEKI]';G SESSION. TUESDAY, September 24, 1907, The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 8 o'clock P. M.

by M. W. Bro. David M, Wilson, Grand Master. Th~ other 'Grand Officers were at their stations, as heretofore. Prayer was then offered by R. W. Bro'. Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. f

EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE WORK.

The Grand Lodge was then placed in charge of R: W. Bro. James R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, who, with the assistance of the other Grand Officers, exemplified the work in the First and part of the Second Degree. At 10 o'clock P. M. the Grand Lodge was Cl~LLED ,FROM LABOR until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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WEDNESDAY, September 25. 1907.

The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LAnOR at 9 o'clock A. M.,

by M. W. Bro. David M. Wilson, Grand Master, the other Grand Officers being at their stations. Prayer was offered by R. W.o Bro. John H. Miller, Gr~nd Chaplain. The minutes of the several sessions of September 24th were read and approved.

REPORT ON THE ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER.

M. W. Bro. A. S. Houston, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Grand Master's ~ddress, and on Illation it was adopted, as follows: To the Grand Lodgc of Ancient Free and A.cC'cpted Masons of the State Of Missouri: BRF.THREN--짜our Committee to whom was referred t.he Acldl'ess of the Grand Mastel'. beg leave to submit the following report: The l'eport of the Grand Master shows a yeal' filled with good works and we rejoice at the abundant E'vidences of progl'ess shown by the report.

Material growth and prosperity In the Brotherhood are apparent on every hand: hal'mony prevails. good will abounds: and greater than all these, the

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Brethren throughout the State al'e striving conscientiously and eamestly to carry into actual practice the great moral truths which Masonry teaches.

ThiR is cause for hearty congratnlation, and evidences an earnest, able and zealous administration of alfalrs, through which the indelible stamp of the true spirit of Freemasonry may be clearly traced, We note with renewed sadness the Grand Master's account of the untimely death of our esteemed and beloved Brother, John W: Beall, Grand Pursnivant. Though stricken down In the full vigor of young manhood, he had endeared himself to us by his genial and lovable character, and in his death this Grand Lodge has sustained a great loss. We recommend that the Grand Secretary be Instructed to communicate to his bereaved family an expression of our sympathy and condolence.

We approve of the appointments made by the Gl'and Master.

We approve of the Dispensatlonl:l granted by the Grand Master. except the Dispensations for the election of Senior and Junior Wardens. As this action conflicts with the decisions of this Grand Lodge for two years past, and calls Into question the construction of Section 100 of the By-Laws, we recommend that this matter be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.

In the matter of the suspension of the ~Iaster of Hazelwood Lodge. wp recommend that this case' be referred to a special committee.

We note with pleasure that our relations with our SIRter Grand Lodges still continue to be most cordial and fraternal.

So much of the Address as has reference to new Lodges, we recommend to be referred to the Committee on Lodges U. D. The Decisions made by the Grand ~Iaster we recommend to be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.

The Grand Master calls attention to the faet that Corner Stones have been laid by the Fl'aternity with no )fasonic inscrlp\ion and enters an emphatic protest agalnlSt such action. We find that there Is no law which compels a Masonic Inscription on a Comer Stone laid by the Grand Lodge, and that tMs matter is mentloncd only in "The !f'Ol'ms" prescribed for such cel'emonles, The Grand Master's opinion In this matter Is worthy of oUI' careful consideration and his zeal fol' the Institution of Fremasonry Is commendable, .

In the matter of the remission of dues of ministers and of one or more of the Officers of a Lodge, such 8S Treasurer, Secretary, Tiler or Trustee, we recommend that Section :1\0.' 166 of the By-Laws, which bears upon this matter, be referred to the Commlttee.on Jurispl'udence for its construction of "gdod cause."

In the matter of Recommendation :Ko. 1, that new offices be pl'ovlded for the Grand Secretary, .we recommend that 8 committee of three be appointed to act In conjun;tlon with a committee from the other Grand" Bodies to make arrangements to this end; provided, however, that should these co~足 mlttees from the Grand Bodies fall to agree in this matter, that the committee of this Grand Lodge be authorized to pl'oceed independently of the other committees and secure new offices for the Grand Secretary.

The recommendation that the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and M'eans be directed to make suitable arrangements for holding the Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. we reeommf'nd to be referred to the Committee on Revision of By-Laws.

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The recommendation that the printing of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge be let to the lowest nnd best bidder, we recommend to be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

The suggestion that an ample appropriation be made for the holding of Schools of Instruction for the District Lecturers, we recommend to be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

In the matter of a 'Dlgest of the Decisions of the Grand Lodge, we recommend that this be referred to tbe Committee on Jurisprudence.

As to a By-Law requiring the funds of a Lodge to be deposited In II bank In the name of such Lodge; and that the form of a petition for 8. new It0dge be cbanged to problblt borrowing members, we recommend tbat both be referred to tbe Committee on Revision.

Recommendation 8. Tbat a committee, to be composed of tbe outgoing Grand Master, the Grand Secretary and the Grand Lecturer, be appointed to advise with tbe Incoming Grand Master as to his appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters, we recommend to be referred to the Committee on Revision.

Toucblng all other subjects mentioned In the Address, we heartily approve of wbat the Grand Master says.

The Grand Master has had ~ busy year. His duties have been onerous and exacting and the problems submitted perplexing and puzzling. But wltb tbe quick perception of the man of business; the analytical mind of the trained lawyer, and the patient, sympathetic temperament of the good pastor, he bas touched the hearts of his Brethren In a wondrous way, and tbt> good he has accomplished will stand as a monument to his wisdom and fidelity.

Respectfully submitted, A. S. HOUSTON, Chairman.

R. F.. ANDERSON, W. F. 'KUHN, C. II. BRIGGS. NOAH M. GIVAN, C. C. WOODS, R. 1.<'. STEVENSON, J. W. BOYD, A. M. I-IOUGII, CAMPBE'LL WELLS, WM. M. WILLIAMS, W. R. STUBBLEFIELD, A. M. DOCKERY, L. B. VALLIAXT, JOHN R. PARSON. D. A. JAMISON, F.. F. ALLEN,

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM FOR LODGES U. D.

The Committee on Mileage and Per Diem reported that there were in attendance Representatives of the nine Lodges Under Dispensation, and that there were no provisions in the By-Laws governing the allowance of mileage and per diem to

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such Lodge Representatives, and asked. for instructions. It路 was moved, and adopted, that one Represen,tative from each Lodge U. D. be allowed mileage and per die,m.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

The Grand ,lV1aster called all of the District Deputy Grand Masters before him, and made the following remarks: BRETHREN. OF THE GRAND LoDGE: We have before us the Deputies of the fifty-six Districts of our State; and I desire to e;xtend to them, In this publl<' manner, my sincere thanks for their services during the year which Is just closing. The large number of Lodges In the State, together with our large membership, now over 45.000.. entails such a vast amount of business that It would be Impossible for a Grand Master to perform satlsfactorlly the duties of his office without the assistance of thE;se Brethren. It afl'ords me great pleasure to state that. without an exception, I have never called upon these Brethren for any service or asked them to do anything but what they have responded promptly lind cheerfully, and have attended In a most excellent mannel路 to the matters entrusted ,to them. They have done this, Brethren. without fee and without hope of reward. I think, then, that all the more my thanks are due to you, my Brethren, and I want to say this: that In this age of commercialism, when the almighty dollar seems to be put before men as the lI\centlve to their acts, that you can have no greater reward or higher compensatlon'than the consciousness that you have faithfully, honestly and efficiently performed your duties. I thank you, Brethren, again and again, tor the favors you have so cheerfUlly bestowed upon me.

SPECIAL, COMMITTEE ON SUSPENSION OF HAZELWOOD LODGE No. 459.

The Grand Master announced the appointment of the following Special Committee to whom was referred the matter of the suspension of the Worshipful Master of Hazelwood Lodge, No. 459: E. E. Codding, D. YV. Farmer, H. P. S. Burke, A. A. Eicks, A. F. Braun.

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

'the hour for the ~lection of Grand Officers having arrived, the Grand Master appointed as tellers the following Brethren: J. C. Senate, J. H. Cranfill, U. A. House, Gib. W. Carson, L. C. Westlake, O. P. Bloss, C. H. Cheney, F. S. Miller, Jno. E. Reeds, E. N. Moody.

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The election of Grand Officers proceeded with the following result : BROTHER JOHN

r. SHORT) Jefferson City, Grand Master.

BROTHER ROBERT R. KREEGER) Kansa'6 City, Deputy Grand Master.

BROTHER WILLIAM A. HALL) St. Louis, Grand Senior Warden.

BROTHER C. C. BIGGER, Laclede, Grand Junior Warden.

BROTHER A. C: STEW ART) St. L{)uis, Grand Treasurer.

BROTHER JOHN R.

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St. Louis, Grand Secretary.

SECOND READING OF AMENDMENTS.

The several amen~ments to the' By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, which were presented yesterday, ,were read for the second time by.the Grand Secretary.

RESOLUTION AS TO CERTAIN FUNDS OF DEFUNCT BENTON LODGE NO. 353.

W. Bro. R. C. Blackmer and R. W. Bro. Louis .:\loller offered the following resolution as to certain funds of former Benton Lodge, No. 353,. the Charter of which was arrested in July, 1905 : To til(' Most "Wor81tipful (ira1Hl Lou!Je A. F. and

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All the property of the late Benton Lodge. Xo. 3:13, was, by yote of the Gi'and Lodge at the session of 1906. vested in Forest Park Lodge, 1'\0. 578. and WHEREAS,

WHEREAS, The Grand Secretary still has in his hands the enth'e amount of back dues owing to BE.'nton Lodge at the time of its dissolution, w1llch have been paid into the Gl'and Lodge since that event; be it

Resol1;ed, That the amount of such dues, whatever it may be. less such amount as may be due the Grand Lodge for per capita tax at the time of said dissolution, be paid to Forest Pal'k Ludge. Xo. li78-

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The Grand Master announced that as the matter involved the appropriation of money it should be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and it was so referred.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRI.EVANCES.

M. W. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison, Chairman, partially presented the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, statIng that the report Was unanimous on each' of the twentythree cases that had been brought before them. Pending the presentation of said report, the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. WEDNESDAY, September 25, 1907.

The Grand Lodge was CALLED -:I:0 LABOR at 2 o'clock P. M.

by M. W. Bro. David M. Wilson, Grand Master.. The other Grand Officers, as heretofore, occupied their proper statiOns. Prayer was offered by R. W. Bro. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

REPORT OF' THE COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

The Committee on Appeals and Grievances proceeded with their report, and the report and recommendations of the Com- _ mittee were adopted in each case, with the' exception of Case No. 20, that of Cowgill Lodge, No. 561, vs. S. J. Siess. In this case W. Bro. Winger offered an amendment providing that the case be referred back to the Committee 'on Appeals and Grievances, they to instruct the Secretary of Cowgill Lodge, No. 56r, to' furnish them with a complete copy of the transcript of the record, and to furnish a copy of the same also to accused or to his attorney of record. The amendment to G. L. Pro.-7

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the report of the committee carried, and the report of the committee, as a whole as thus amended, was adopted, as follows: To the M08t Wor8Mpftd Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Ma80ns Of the State Of Mi880U",:

Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances respectfully submits for your consideration the following as Its, report on the matters which han been submitted to it: I. ITASKA LODGE,

No. 420.

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HENRY W. MEYER.

STATEMENT. '.rhe charge contaIns eight specifications.

The first Is to the following efl'ect: That the said Henry W. Meyer was, during the, time mentioned, sergeant of police in the City of St. Louis, Missouri; that he knowingly permitted during the time that he was In the Central District of said City, from November, 1901, until 1902, to exist In his precinct notorious houses of prostitution, commonly known as "panel joints," In which to hIs knowleldge frequent larcenies occurred, particularly the houses conducted by (naming a number of notorious houses In said city), in violation of his duty as said sergeant of police, etc.

The other seven specifications are of similar character, and we deem It -unnecessary to here set them forth In detall.

The charges were preferred by the Junior Warden on August 6, 1906, and the date for trial was set September 3, 1906, and the accused wu \1\.:ly notified. On the date appointed, the accused appeared in person and by attorney.

The record contains the following, among other entries: "To establish the truth of the charges preferred, Bro. Chase Money, representing the Junior Warden, offered In evidence the record of testimony taken before the Board of Police Commissioners of the City of St: Louis In the matter of charges preferred against Sergeant Henry W. Meyer to slCld Board, a copy of which Is hereto attached and marked "Exhibit B." The Worshipful Master ruled that record not admissible, but permitted the attorney for Junior Warden to cross-examine defendant, by reading questlonR which appear. in the record above referred to as "Exhibit B." Brother A. C. Stewart being called as a witness, testified that he was President of the Board of Police Commissioners and present at the meeting of said Board when Sergeant Henry W. Meyer .was tried for unbecoming conduct, and that the evidence contained in "Exhibit BOO was the evidence taken before said Board when it dismissed said Seriteartt Henry W. Meyer from the force."

The accused testified in his own behalf and denied the truth of the charges and specifications. . A ballot was taken, which resulted as follows: Guilty, 17.

Not gullty, 19.

The Worshipful Master thereupon declared the defendant not guUty.

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On October 29, 1906, Worshipful Brother Adam Fuhrman, a' member of said Lodge, flIed with the Secretary an appeal, and alleges as grounds of appeal: • First. Because the decision of the Lodge was against the' evidence. • Second. ' Because the decislou and judgment ot the Lodge, according to the evidence, should have been "gullt;r," , Third. Because the Lodge failed to reduce the oral' testimony, as given at the trial, to writing, as required by Section 249, Grand Lodge By-Laws.

So far as it appears from the record, this notice was not served upon the accused until November 5, 1906.

Tl;1e accused has appeared In the Grand Lodge by attorneys, and has not questioned the, service, on the accused, of notice of appeal.

DECISION. 1. Section 269, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, provides: "Such appeal shall be filed with the, Secretary of the Lodge within, sixty days after the trial and judgment and not afterwards."

Section 270 provides: "The appellant shall, at the, time he fUes said appeal with the Secretary, give notice In writing to the opposite party," 'etc.

Section 271 provides: "And It the.> appeal was filed with him (the Secretary) within sixty days after the judgment was rendered, and notice thereof was served, as provided in the last Itection, then the Secretary shall Immediately make ,out and send to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge a trne' copy of all of the record entries In said cfCUse," etc.

It Is practlC'ally a physical impossibility for the above quoted portion of Section 270 to be literally complied with; that Is to say, It Is Impracticable for the notice of appeal to be served on the adverse party at the same moment of time as of filing of the appeal with the Secretary. However, when we come to consider the above-mentioned three sections, In conjunction with each other, It Is our opinion that It was the Intention of the Grand Lodge In adopting these sections to require that the appeal should be filed with the Secretary arid the notice thereof given to the opposite party within sixty days from the date of the judgment and verdict of the Lodge; In other words, the notice of appeal must be served, as provided by law, within slxt) days after the verdict and judgment of the Lodge, It would not be right to permit the appellant' to walt untU within 'a day or two of the meeting of the Grand I,.odge to give the notice of appeal, and thereby prevent the appellee from making proper preparation for appearing In the Grand L{)dge.

We are, therefore, of opinion that the notice of appeal In this case was not served In time. However, the accused has appeared in the Grand Lodge, by counsel, as above set forth, and we are of the opinion that by so doing he ' has waived the defect as to the time of service of the notice of appeal.

2. The record shows that the prosecution oft'ered In evidence the record of testimony taken before the Board of Police Commissioners of the City of St. I.ouls In the pro('eedlng In which practically the same charges were preferred against the accused befoL'e said Board. The Worshipful Master ruled the record not admissible, but simply permitted the attorney for the Junior Warden to cross-examine the accused· by reading questions from this record, which was marked "Exhibit B." The record also shows that R. W. Bro. A. C. Stewart was called as a witness and testified that the evidence

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In Exhibit B' was the evidence taken before said Board on practically the same charges.

It has been held by the Grand Lodge (see Proceedings, 1904, pp. 42, 105 and'106) that it Is competent at a Masonic trial to prove the testimony of deceased or absent witnesses given In the courts of the country in a case In which the accused was a party on a similar charge, and where he had an opportunUJ' for cros8路examination of such witnesses, so far as the testimony is pertinent to the issues before the' Lodge. It shOUld, however, be shown as a preliminary to the introduction of such evidence that the personal attendance of the witnesses can not be procured. This te8timony of absent witnesses can be proven either by the stenographer who took the testimony or by, any other person who heard' it and can testify as to the substance thereof.

While the record is silent 8S to whether the prosecution ofl'ered evidence tending to- show that the personal attendance of the witnesses could not be procured, yet we arc led to believe that the prosecution could not procure these witnesses, and therefore ofl'ered th(' transcript of those witnesses' testi路 mony in lieu of their testimony before a committee. At any rate, the record does not show that the accused objected to the transcript of the evidence on the ground that the prosecution had failed to show their inability to pro路 cure' the witnesses and h8,.ve them before a committee, and moreover these witnesses wel'e prqfanes and could not be brought before the Lodge, and being .profa-:D.e witnesses, we deem It unnecessary for this testimony to be retaken.

The Worshipful Mastel' erred in exclUding this testimony.

3. Section 249, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, as amended, is as follows: "The testimony of all resident Masons who can attend the Lodge shall be given orally 10 open Lodge, at the trial. All such oral testimony shall be taken in shorthand, when practicable, and when not practicable, the WorshipfUl Master shall appoint a committee who shall reduce the said oral testimony to writing at the time it is given and when concluded they shall certify therto." (See Proceedings ,1905, p. 138.)

If, as alleged in the third ground of appeal, this section of the law was not compiled with, it is sufficient of itseH to reverse the case.

This committee can not 1>roperly pass upon a case without having before it all of the evidence. If the Lodg<;!s would strictly comply with this law of the Grand Lodge, it would relieve your Committee on Appeals and Grievances from a great deal of labor. We, therefore, must again recommend the strict enforcement of this law.

For the reasons above suggested, we recommend that this case be reversed and remanded for a new trial.

II. FRmo FUANZ V8.

FLOYD

W. BROOKS.

STATEMB:NT. This case comes by appeal from Bonhomme Lodge, No. 45.

The charge contains only one specification, to the efl'ect that the said Brother Floyd W. 'Brooks, on or about the 21st of August, 1906, at the Town of Valley Park, St. Louis Connty, Mo., did wilfully, wrongfUlly. un-

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lawfuny and without just cause, 8~rike the said Fred Franz, a member of said Bonhomme Lodge, No. 45, A. F. & A. M. It appears that the accused was a suspended Mason of said Lodge.

The case was first set for trial on September 26. 1906. , It appears from the record that at the meeting of September 26th, "defendant appeared by his counsel, Brother D. C. Taylor, and'路 pleaded not ~ullty (oral' plea). After mu~h discussion It was ordered, 'on motion of Brother Mahaney, that the trial of Raid cause bl! continued, so as to allow both parties further time to prepare for,. trial," etc.

The case was continued from time to time unUl December I, 1~06, on which latter date the trial took place.

It appears from the record that on November 9, 1906, the accused filed his answer, which was as follows: "Now comes the accused and says that he Is guilty as charged, and further pleads' that he dl(l know at that time that Fred Franz was' a Mason, and, further pleading, says that he WIlS by Fred Franz. provoked to strike back, and ROW ,lnce he haa learned that Fred Franz-is C! Maao", he Is willing to apologize and extend to Fred Franz the right hand of fellowship.

It further appears from the record that "the accuser appeared In person and announced himself ready for trial; the accused beittg a suspended Mason did not appear in person, but filed with the Secretary his written communication" (the same being the answer above set forth). "The accuser, Fred Franz, read the charge and the return on the summons. 'rhe Secretary read the answer or statement of the' accused. The Worshipful Master announced that the accused had filed ::I. plea of guilty, and he路 was therefore so adjudged, and that no trial on the chal'ge would be' necessary, but that the Lodge would proceed, by ballot, to f!x the sentence of the accused.'~ .

Brvther Franz was the only witness who- testified, and It was In regard to his having given no provocation for the accused to strike him.

The vote was expulsion, 8; against expulsion, 1.

The accused was ther~upon declared by the Worshipful Master expelled from all the rights and privileges of Masonry, On December 29, 1906, Brother D. C. Taylor, as attorney and counsel for the accused, filed a motion to set aside the verdict and permit the accused to amend his answer, which motion was overrUled. Thereupon the accused perfected his appeal to th~ Grand Lodge and alleges his grounds for a~peal substantially as follows: First. Because the Gft'ense complained of does not constitute a Masonic o~ense. .

Second. Because at the time the alleged offense was committed defendant had no knowledge of plaintiff being a Master Mason.

Third, Bcause defendant slapped plalntll'l only after he had been openly and pu'bUcly reprimanded by plaintiff, etc.

Fourth, 'rhat at the time the plalntl~ alleged to bave been slapped or struck by the defendant, the defendant was not a member of Bonhomme Lodge or any other Masonic Institution;. that he was suspeBded on April 29, 1901, for non-payment of dues, ahd bas evel' since that date been a suspended Mason and denied 'Masonic communion, and that this Lodge has no jurisdiction over him

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Fifth. That even though It had jurisdiction over him, the object of these charges were not for the good of路 Masonry, etc.

Sixth. Because Bonhomme Lodge erred In not granting defendant a neW hearing, etc.

Seventh. Because the Lodge erred In not excluding and In not refusing the plalntlft' a seat In the Lodge when the vote was being taken on expulsion of the defendant.

DECISION. .

1. The fact of the suspension of a Mason for non-payment of dues does not relieve him from all his duties and obligations to his former Masonic Brethren. If such suspended Mason strikes, without just cause. a person who was formerly his Brother Mason, such constitutes a MasonIc oft'ense.

The first ground of appeal Is therefore not well taken.

2. It Is apparent to your committee that the plea filed In behalf of the accused contalnE'd a clerical error, by which it makes the said accused say that he did know the accus(\r, Fred Franz, at the time of the assault; whereas, he intended to say that he clid not know the accuser, at the time of the assault, to be tl. Master Mason. We think that this is apparent from the latter portion of the plea, which says, "and now since he haa learned that said Fred Franz is a Mason, he is willing to apologlZ'e and extend to Fred 14~ranz the right hand of fellowshIp." This correction was not made at or before the time of the trial and it may have worked a great injustice to the accused. We think that he should be given an .opportunity to present his case in the proper llght before the Lodge. Furthermore, we are of the opinion that the penalty inflicted In this case was excessive.

The second ground of appeal was therefore well taken.

3. '.rhcre is nothing in the record to sustain the third ground of appeal, and it is therefore not well taken.

4. It appears from the record that the accused had been suspended from Bonhomme Lodge tor non路 payment of dues. So far as it app拢-ars from the record he was still residing within the jurisdiction of this Lodge. This Lodge, therefore, had jurisdiction of this case. (Sec. 228, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws.)

The fourth ground ot appeal is therefore not well taken.

5. The fifth ground of appeal is not sustained by the record, and it Is therefore not well taken.

6. The Lodge had no rlKht of its own motlo'n to set aside its verdict after a trial had been had, and grant a new trial. Such a proceeding Is not known In the Masonic law.

The sixth ground of appeal is therefore not well taken.

7. The record is not clear as to whether the accuser was permitted to . remain in the Lodge during the time the ballot was taken. If the Worshipful Master permitted the accuser to remain in the Lodge during the time the ballot was being taken, It was error. (See Sec. 262, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws.)

8. It appears from the record that the Lodge labored under the Impression that the accused, being a suspended Mfl.son, had no right to appear in the Lodge at his trial for unmasonic conduct. Such Is not the law ot this Grand Lodge. An accused suspended Mason has the right to-appear

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9. . For the rE\asons above suggested and set forth and for the further reason that we believe that the puntshment lu this case was excessive, we recommend that the case be reversed and remanded for a new trial, and that t~e accused be permitted to file an amended plea In this case.

III. HAMU,TON LODGE

No. 224,

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DAVlD

E. DUNHAM.

STATEMENT. The charge contains only one specification, which Is to路 the etl'ect that the said Brother David E. Dunham, on or about the 1st day of Febru.ary, 1906, and from and after that date to, on or about the 1st day of April, 1906, In the City of Hamilton, In the County of Caldwell, State of )1issourl, did unlawfully set up and keep Ii. common gaming house In the City of Hamilton, and did then and there permit路 divers ~rsons, whose names are unknown, to come together to play games for money In the said house, under the control of the said accused. The accused pleaded not guilty. A trial was had on November 20, 1906. The only evidence' otl'ered In behalf of the prosecution was a certified copy of the Information and record entries of the Circuit Court of Caldwell' County, Mlssourl, In the case of State of Missouri V8. Dave Dunham, from which It appeared that llt the June Term, 1906, of said court, the accused pleaded "guilty" to the same otl'ense as set forth In the above mentioned specification, and he was thereupon fined the ,sum of $50.00. The only evidence otl'er('d In behalf of the accused' was hl~ own statement to the etl'ect that he was not guilty of the otl'ense charged In the Information tiled In saId cause In the CIrcuit Court of Caldwell County, and that the reason he pleaded ~'gullty" therein was a matter of dollars and cents; that Is to say, that It would cost him leSB to plead "guUty" and pay a fine of $50.00 than to pay attorney's fees, witness tees, etc., and stand t1'lal. He fUi路ther states: "I desire to .state. that had I beaten the first count with what I am charged hel'e, they might pave convicted me on the second count." (The seco.nd count being a cbarge for gambling.) "Then the witness fees and attorneys fees would have made It more than dOUble, nearly treble, and to save money, I compromised on the first count!'

On the same evening that the ballot was taken, the accused applied for a dlmlt, which was granted, but the Secretary refused to Issue It, and a J'esolutlon was tben otl'ered and carried directing the Secretary to Issue the dlmtt, but the Secretary still refused to do so during the time the case was pending on appeal to the Grand, Lodge, . 'rhe ballot was "Guilty, 14; not guilty, 13." 'l'hereupon the Worshipful Master declared the accused "not guUty." In due tlme an appeal was perfected to this Grand Lodge by the WorshipfUl Mastel', Junior Wuden and a Past Master. They alleged two grounds of appeal: 1"ll'st. That the decision rendel'ed by the Lodge was contrary to the evidence, Second. That the decision was, In vIew of the evidence submitted, contrary to the principles of Masonry.

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DECISION. 'rhe I'ecord in this case shows that the accused pleaded guilty to the same oJTense as chal'ged here. In the case of State of Missouri against David Dunham at the June Term, 1906, of the Circuit Court of Caldwell County, MissourI. '!'he accused attempts to explain. away, In his testimony before the L9dge, the solemn plea of gullty in the Circuit Court. He states th\t one reason for his pleading "gullty" In the Cll'cult Court w.as that it was cheaper to plead gullty thdn to stand trial and be acquitted.

We have llttle patience with one who wlll compromise principle and honor for a few paltry dollars. We have carefUlly considered the statements of the accused, as made in the Lodge, and after due consideration thereof, we are led to belleve that they are not satisfactory and do not overcome the solemn plea of "gullty" which he made In the Circuit Court of Caldwell County, MissourI. We believe that he stated the truth when he said, in the Circuit Court of Caldwell County, that he was guilty of the ofl'ense charged against him.

We can not allow this opportunity to pass without approvin~ and praisIng the action of the Secretary In his steadfast pollcy of refusing to Issue the dlmlt to the accused. In this he was clearly acting within the law and true to Masonic principles.

For these reasons; we are of the opinion that both of the grounds alleged in the appeal are well takE.'n. We, therefore, recommend that the case be reversed and that David K Dunham be and is hereby expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

IV. D. S. MCGEE, V8.

HARRY

L. MILSTER.

STATEMENT. Brother D. S. McGee preferred charges of unmasonic conduct in Zalma Lodge, No. 545 (located in BoIllnger County, Mo,), against the accused, Harry L. Mtlster, who, it appears 'from the record, was a member of Greenvllle Lodge, No. 107 (which is located in Wayne County, Mo.). The charge contains three specifications, to the following efl'ect: I.<'irst. "That said Brother Harry Mllster, on or about the 10th day. of Febmary, 1906, In Wayne County, MissourI, did violate his promise with me."

Second. "On or about the 26th day of May, 1906, he did steal my daughter."

Third. "When we caught them, the said Harry Mllster dId keep $5.00 of her money that I had given to my daughter."

This charge was filed in Zalma Lodge July 7, 1906, and the date for trial was set for August 18, 1906. No notice to the accused of the tria' appears In the I'ecord, but only a memorandum made by the Secretary to the efl'ect that "Notice and copy mailed July 17, 1906, to H. L. Mllster." No noUce or copy thereof appears in the record to GI'eenvllIe Lodge, but simply a memorandum of the Secretary to the effect that, "!lfotice and copy matled to Gr'eenvlllE.' Lodge July 26, 1906." There also appears in the r,ecord a paper signed 'by the accused, dated July 23, 1906, addressed to Zalma Lodge, No. 545, In which he dent~ in detail all the charges contained tn the three speclficatIons.

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The alleged trial took place on August 18, 1906, In Zalma Lodge, No. 545.

The accused was not present. The chaTges and Brother MUster's answer to the 'same were read and also a letter from the accused to the Worshipful Master, asking him to act as his counsel In the cause.

Several witnesses testified In behalf of the prosecution, InclUding the prosecutor, D. S. McGee. A ballot being taken, .the result was as tollows:' First SpecificatIon: Guilty, 20, not guilty, 1.

Second SpecIfication: Guilty, 20; not guilty, 1.

Third SpecificatIon:' Guilty, 16; not guilty, 4.

On punishment, the ballot on expul910n W1lS': Yeas, 10; nays, 11.

On suspension tor twenty years, the ballot was: Yeas, 18; nays, 9. _Brother Harry L, Mllster was thereupon declared suspended for twenty years, from Au&'Ust 18, 1906, to Au&'Ust 18, 1926.

The accused, on October 8, 1906, filed his appeal and alleged as grounds tor appeal substantially as follows: First. Because the evidence was not sufficient to sU1!ltaln the charge, Second. Because the accused, at the time of the trial, was In Ill-health and unable to be present.

Third. Because there was not sufficlent and Masonic notice given to the accused of the, time and nature of the charges alleged against him. , Fourth. Because the finding and verdict of said Lodge was the result ot prejudice and. passion, etc. . Fifth. Because the finding and verdict ot the· Lodge was excessive.

DECISION. 1. Zalma Lodge, No. 545, before which the alleged trial took place, is located in Bolllnger County, MissourI. The accused Is a member Qf Greenvllle Lodge, No. 107, which Is located In Wayne County.

The first specification alleges that the act was committed In Wayne County. It does not appear from the recOl'd where the alleged offenses charged In the seconIJ and third specifications were committed.

Section 229, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, provides, among other things, as tollows: "A Lodge has Jurisdiction to try any Mason affiliated or unaffiliated for offenses committed within its tC1'ritorial jurisdiction."

It does not appear il'om the recol'd In thlt; case that these alleged offenses were committed withIn the jurisdiction of ,Zalma Lodge, No. 545. It, there, fore, had no jurisdIction of the casc, 2. Said Section 229 further provides: _"But such Lodge shall notify the Lodge, If known, of which the accused is a member, of the pendency of the charge, and, if requested so to do, within thirty days after such notice, may, and by direction of the Grand Master shall, transfer the case to said Lodge for trial, ".. e~c. • • "It no suoh request be made, then the Lodge . first receiving the charge shall proceed whh the'trlal."

'I'here Is nothing in the record to show that Zalma Lodge notified Greenv1l\e Lodge of the preferring of these charges, other than a memorandum of the Secretary to the effect that, "Notice and copy mailed to Greenville Lodge, July 26, 1906." It noUce was given as stated in said memorandum, then

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GreenvlIle Lodge had until August 26th to decide as to whether It would try the case or not. Zalma Lodge had no right to try the case until the 26th of August, unless Greenville Lodge waived Its right.

It does not appear from the record that GreenvlIle Lodge did waive this right.

Zalma Lodge, therefore, had no right to try the case, and its acts in so doing were nuH and void. The eYldence falls to disclose any unmasonlc conduct on the part of the accused.

We therefore recommend that the alleged trial and suspension of Harry L. MUster by Zalma Lodge, No. 545, on August 18, 1906, be and it is hereby set aside and declared null and 'Void, and said cause Is dismissed, and the said Harry L. MUster is hereby restored to the same Masonic standing as he had on July 7, 1906.

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JOHN

W.

KERR t;8.

JOSFoPH H. SEARFOSS:

S'l'ATEMRNT. The record in this case comes to us In a very chaotic condition. The Secretary of the Lodge seems not to have comprehended what was required of him by Section 271.

So far as It appears from this record, a charge was preferred In Temperance Lodge, No. 488, by Brother John W. Kerr vs. Brot1;ler ;Toseph H. Searfoss.

The charge seems to contain two specifications, containing a conglomera路 tion of words.

The first specification seems to bE' to the effect that the accused, on or about the first day of February, 1903, induced the accuser to enter Into a jewelry business with him and did thereby cause the financllli ruin of the accuser.

The second specification seems to be to the etfect that on or about the first day of March, 1906, the said Searfoss was the manager of said business and did secrete and convel路t to his own use a large amount of money belonging to the salEl Kerr, as the proceeds of the sale of said business, and. that, on the 25th day of March, 1906, he did secretly remoye from the place of business of said Kerr a large amount of jewell'y, with other property belonging to said Kerr, and without lhe consent of said Kerr and one C. A. Kiger, etc.

The trial seems to have tal{en place on November 30, 1906, at which the accused was not present. Rvldence was offered in behalf of the prosecution.

The ballot on the first specification was: Guilty, 16; not guilty, 13.

On the second specification the ballot was: Guilty, 18; not guilty, 11.

In due time Brother Kerr perfected an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and alleges as grounds of appeal substantially as follows: 1<'irst. Bee-ausE: the statement and testimony of the accused was -admitted in e1,ldence upon his own ex parte examination, after he had refused to appear before the committee of the Lodge appoInted to take testimony In thE' case. etc.

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Second. Because, on the undisputed evidence oft.'ered before the committee and Lodge, the accused was guilty ot the unm.asonlc conduct charged against him.

Third. Because the finding and verdict of ,the Lodge was clearly against the evidence and the great weight of the evidence.

DECISION. There. is nothing in the record to sustain the first ground ot appeal, to the effect that the testimony of tIle accused was admitted In evidence upon his ea: parte examination. If, however, his ea: parte statement Wa$ read as evidence in the case, without 8. right on behalf ot the prosecution to cross-examination, It was flO evidence and It was error in the Master to permit such to be read and cOn8idered as et'idence.

2. The record, as abo.ve stated, comes to us In a very incomplete and unsatisfactory condition. The charge and specifications are very vague and Indefinlte, and It Is almost impossible for Us to determine what was attempted to be charged In this case.

We think that the specifications should be amended and made specific, and there should be a new Vial under the amended specifications.

For the above reasons, we recommend that the case be reversed and remanded tor a new trial.

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VI. IN RE PETITION FOR RESTORATION OF

M. S. ABERNATHY.

STA'l'EMENT. It appears from the petition that the petitioner was expelled by Exeter

Lodge, No. 514, on the 81:)1 day of March, 1887, for "inebriety"; that since he was expelled, Exeter Lodge has forfeited its Charter. He now petitions the Grand Lodge for restort\tlon, for the following reasons, to-wit: Tflut he has long since quit the drink habit, and he promises, if restored, to comply strictly with the laws and regu~lltions of the Fraternity. His petition is recommended by Pythagoras Lodge, No. 383, within路 whose jurisdiction he resilles, and also by a number of Brethren, who state that he has long since quit "the drink habit" and Is recognized by all who know him as an honorable, upl'lKht citizen.

DECISION. We recomIPend that he petition be granted and that the said My S. Abprnathy be granted a certificate of good Masonic standing by the Grand Secretary, upon路 hIs makiug appllcation therefor.

VII. IN HE PETITIOK rOB RESTORATION OF WILLU.M

A.

WILKERSON.

S1.'ATEMENT. The petitioner was expelled by th('. Grand Lodge in 1902, and at the Ias!Communication of this Grand Lod~e he petitioned for restoration. The petition forl'estoratlon was not filed with your committee until the second day of that Communication of the Grand Lodge. Your committee not having

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had time to im'estlgate thoroughly the facts in regard thereto, and the case seeming to be of unusual importance and extraordinary in its circumstances, the Grand Lodge re-referred the petition to the Appeals :lnd Grievances Committee, with instructions to Investigate thoroughly (and If It should be necessary, at the expense of the Grand Lodge), and report thereon at this Communication of the Grand Lodge. A sub-committee of this committee, consisting of W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre, was appointed to take evidence In this case for use of the committee in acting thereon. Brother McIntyre took st('ps to that end.

On June 9, 1907, W. Bro. McIntyre received son, stating, among othfr things, as follows:

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letter from W. A. Wilker-

"I find that it wllI be impossible for me to be prepared for II. hearing of my case during the summer, without a very great sacrifice of other' interests on my part. I, therefore, beg permission to withdraw by petition for restoration. If you require a statement of the reasons for this request.

I shall be plt~nsed to explain in detaiL" Dli:CISION. In view of the foregoing, we recommend that the petition of William A. Wilkerson be dismissed without prejudice to the said WilUam A. Wilkerson.

VIII. VEltSAILLES LODGE,

No. 117,

'Vs. CHARLES

B.

HOWARD.

STATEMENT. The record in this case comes to us in a most excellent condition, and we desire to congratulate the Secretary npon the manner in which he has prepared it.

The charge contains four specifications: The first spe~ificatlon is sUbstantially to the following effect: That the accused did, on or about the first day of January, 1904, at the City of Versailles, in the County of Morgan, in the presence' and hearing of several pal路ties (naming them), wrongfully charge and say of Brother - - - - - a Master Mason, that he had swol'n falsely in the case of Howard vs.

Abell, etc.

The second, third and fourth specifications are practically to the same effect, excepting that different dates are mentioned.

The accu3ed pleaded not guilty, and in addition thereto filed a lengthy statement In the way of justification, etc.

The accused was present in person and by counsel, and the Junior Warden was also represented by counsel.

The fol1owin~ entries appear in the record: '''the Worshipful Master ordel's the trial to proceed and the accused, Brother Howard, by his counsel, admits that he spoke the words a路9 charged in the speci{tcations. but says that same were true. and it was his duty as a Mason and citizen to speak them.

Wher~upon the JunIor Warden, by his

counsel, announces thllt he rests his case. ImmedIately followIng, the Junior Warden, the accused, by his coun~el, announced that he 'rests.'''

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Thereupon, counsel tor both sides p}'oc~d to argue the case. During the argument of counsel for the accused, he oft'ered to read to the Lodge the evidence of witnesses taken In behalf of the accused. Objection was. made thereto jJnd the Worshipful Mastel' sustained said objection. After argument by counsel, a ballot was taken on the several specifications, which resulted 8S follows: First Specification: Guilty, 16; not guilty, 11.

Second Specification: Guilty, 16; not guilty, 11.

Third Specification: Guilty, 17; not guilty, 10.

Fourth Specification: Guilty. 17; not 路gullty. 10.

Upon the conclusion of the ballot on each specification, the WorshipfUl Master announced that the accused was, by virtue of the ballot, not guilty.

In due time the ;Junior Warden perfected,an appeal to this Grand Lodge and alleges as grounds of appeal: .

First. That the verdict or decision of the Lodge Is against the evidence' and ~e weight of the evidence.

Second. The verdict or decision Is against the admissions of the accused.

Third. Because the accused was found "not guilty," notwlth~tandlng the tact that he admitted haVing made the statements with which he was charged, and oft'ered no testimony, either In justification or mitigation, and failed to offer any proof to show the truth of said statements.

Fourth. The decision of the Lodge Is contrary to Masonic law.

DECISION. 1.

It appears from the record that the depositions referred to were not

offered In evidence. The counsel could not, therefore, properly read from them In their argument. The Worshipful Master was correct In路 80 ruling.

2. As appears from the foregoing, no evidence was oft'ered In this case, although the testimony of a number of witnesses had been previously taken for the purpose of use In the case. The case was submitted by the prosecution, as well as tbe defense, upon the statement made by counsel for thf> accused at the trial to the following eft'ect: "The accused, Bro. Howard,

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ad11],its that he spoke the words as charged the speC1拢1f,cations, but says that same were true and it was hUt dutll as a Mason and citizen to speak them!'

The whole case, therefore. turns upon the above quoted statement made by the accused's counsel at the trial. If we consider simply that portion of the statement which admits that he spoke the words as charged, without any reference to路 the balance of the statement, the verdict and judgment of the Lodge was contrary to the facts, but if we give credence to the balance of the statement, to the eft'ect that the words, as spoken, were true, then the Lodge properly acquitted the accused.

The accused having admitted the speaking of. the words as charged, the burden then rested on him to prove the truth of the words spoken.

The accused offered no evidence to- prove the truthfulaess of the words spoken, and his bare statement to that effect, without being sworn to and without an opportunity of cross-examination, can In no sense be considered as evidence proving the truth thereof. On the contrary, it would not be fair or right to take, the admissions made by him that he spoke the words and hold him strictly to that portion thereof. without considering the remainder of the statement, which modifies the admission.

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are, therefore, of the opinion that this case was not fairly and properly Masonry seeks to reach the truth in every case. Technicality should permitted to thwart justice and right. We believe that the ends of would be better subserved by a reversal of this case.

We, therefore, recommend that the case be reversed and remanded for a pew trIal. In this connection the committee desires to say that, in its opinion, Bro. Howard acted very Indiscreetly In publishIng his grIevances against Bro. Gibbs to. profanes and the world in the manner shown by the evidence. He should first have tried to adjust the matter with Bro. Gibbs as a Mason, and failing .In this he should have p..oceeded according to Masonic law.

IX. CLARKSDALIil LODGE,

No. 559,

V8.

GEORGE

W.

â&#x20AC;˘

GRIFFIN.

STATEMENT. The charge contains one specification to the etrect that the said accused, on or about the 24th day of March, 1907, at the Town of Clarksdale, in DeKalb County, and at various other times and places, did become and was intoxicated, etc.

The accused pleaded guilty as charged.

The ballot on expulsion was: On" suspension:

Yeas, 14.; nays, 18.

Yeas, 18; nays, 20.

The Worshipful Master then proceeded to reprimand the accused, as required by law.

Bro. Isaac Clark, in due time, perfected an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and alleged as grounds of appeal: First.

That the penalty was not sutllcient.

Second. A visiting -Brother solicited Brethren in the Lodge room to vote not to punish said George W. Griffin.

DECISION. 1. There is nothing in the record to sustain the second ground of appeal, and it is therefore not well taken.

2. Your committee is not able to judge from the record as to the circumstances surrounding the offense. The members of the Lodge were in a better position than your commIttee are to know the charcater of the accused and the circumstances surrounding the offense charged. We must, therefore, defer to their judgment as to the character of the punishment. but we are of the opinion that the otrense of intoxication should be more seriously dealt with by the Lodges, and is regarded by ~our committee as a grave otrense.

We recommend that the judgment and verdict of the Lodge be atllrmed.

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x.

IN RE PETITION FOR RESTORATION OF JOHN

M.

RAGLAND.

STATEMENT. The petition states that the petitioner was a member of Tebo Lodge, No. 68, of CHnton, Mo., and the Charter of said Tebo Lodge was arrested In 1889 by the Grand Master. He now petitions for restoration to good Masonic standing, that he may join another Lodge.

It appears from the flies In this case that the petitioner was suspended for non-payment of dues May 7, 1881; that prior to 1881, he was unfortunate In losing by flre everything he possessed, and moved to Montana, where he, resided four years, when he returned to this State.

His restoration Is recommended by the Worshipful Master, Senior and Junior Wardens, and other members of St. Clair Lodge, No. 278. It Is also recommended by said St. Clair Lodge, within whose. jurisdiction he resides.

DECISION. In view of'the foregoing, we recommend that whatever dues may have been owing by the petitioner to Tebo Lodge, No. 68, at the time of the arrest of the Charter of said Tebo Lodge. bl." remitted and that the petition of said John M. Ragland be granted, and that the Grand Secretary be authorized and directed to 'Issue to said John M. Ragland a certificate of good ?lasonlc standing, upon his appHcatlon therefor.

xi.

MYSTIC TIE LODGE, No.

221,

V8.

H. BASCOM FUTRELL.

STATEMENT. The charge contains one speClflcatlon, to the effect that the said accused, on or about the 20th day of October, 1906, at the Town of Oak Ridge, In Cape Girardeau County, Mo., and on other dates and times, did become and was intoxicated, etc: The trial took place on January"26th, 1907. The accused was present In person.

There were several of the Brethren who testIfled that they had seen the accused IntoxIcated on dIfferent occasions. .

The accused'testlfled and stated that he had indulged In the use of liquor and cocaine on occasions when he had operations performed upon him.

The record contains the following in regard to the balloting: ,"Bro. Futrell retired from the Lodge and a ballot was taken on the question: 'Is the accused guilty or not guilty of the oft'ense charged~' The result of the ballot was 'guilty' by unanimous vote. A second ballot was taken on the question of expulsion. The Lodge, by Its vote, refused to expel Bro. Futrell. A third ballot was taken on the question of suspension, which resulted: 11 votes for suspension, 4 votes' against suspension. By the fourth ballot, Bro. H. B. Futrell was declared suspended for a period of flve years."

In due time the accused perfected an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and alleges as grounds of appeal, that the punishment is too great for the

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otl.'ense, If the charges had been true, etc. ; that four of the Brethren were not notified of the time of the trial, and If theBe Brethren had been. notified of the date of the trial and had been present, there would not have been a majority of prejudicial Brethren, and that he would have been vindicated.

DECISION. The statements contained In the second ground of appeal are not supported by the record and was, therefo're, not well taken.

2. There is no reversible error in the record, and we recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

1.

XII. COMPOSITE LODGE,

No. 369,

f78.

JA1{ES

W.

COTTON.

STATEMENT. The charge contains one specification to the eft'ect that the accused, on May 26, 1907, at the Town of Doniphan, Ripley County. Mo., and on other days and times, did become and was intoxicated, to the disgrace and scandal of the Masonic Fraternity.

The accused was present In person .at the trial, which was had on June 25, 1907, and pleaded guilty.

The vote on suspension was: Yeas, 3; nays, 19.

It does not appear from the record as to whether the accused was thereupon reprimanded or not.

H appears from the files In this case that the accused had on previous occasions," to-wit, May 14, 1907, been before the Lodge on a similar charge, at which time the a~cused filed a plea to the following eft'ect : â&#x20AC;˘ "Realizing that my behavior for some time past has been a disgrace to the Masonic Fraternity, I herewith wish to oft'er an apology to Composite Lodge, N'o. 369, with the promise that I shall try, to the best of my ability, to break the habit which I now have." It does not appear from the record what disposition w&a made of the charge of May 14, 1907.

In due time Brother D. L,. Mumpower, \Vorsblpful Master of said Lodge, perfected an appeal from the verdict and judgment of the Lodge of June 25, 1907, and alleges as ground for appeal that the punishment imposed is not sufficient for the oft'ense committed.

DECISION. Upon a careful examination of the record In this case, we are led to bell.eve that the ground for appeal is well taken. The accused pleaded guilty' to having been intoxicated on May 26th, and on other days and times. It appears that he, on May 14, 1907, admitted that his behavior for some time past had been a disgra('e to the Masonic Fraternity, and he then promised that he would try, to the best of his abillty, to break the habit which he then had. It seems that he did not llve up to this promise to the Lodge.

We, therefore, recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be reversed and that James W. Cotton be and he is hereby suspended from all the rights of MasoDl'Y for the period of two (2) years from this date.

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Grand Lodge of Miss.ouri.

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XIII. HARDIN LODGE, :\0.

322,

".'8.

CUARJ.ES

W.

GOSXEY.

STATEMENT. 'rhe accused, a non-affillated' Mason, was charged April 7" 1906, with having abandoned his wife, at Hardin, RaJ' County, Mo., and leaving her without the means of support, September 5. 1905. Accused was found guilty and expelled, This action was reversed and case remanded at the last Communication of this Grand Lodge, (8ee Proceedings 1906, p. 129.)

The case was again tried April 27, 1907, the accused pleading "not guilty," both sides being represented by counsel, and accused was again eonvicted and expelled, from which an appel\l was taken.

The accused is a physician and was married to :\Irs. Gosney August 4, 1904, at Hardin, where they lived until their separation. On May 31, 1905, Dr. Gosney' went to New York, as he says. to take post-graduate work, and returned to Hardin September 3, 1905. and on September 5th he went to Kansas City, where he has ever since practiced his profession. On September 5, 1906, Mrs. Gosney began suit fOl' divorce In the Ray Circuit Court, charging defendant with having left her on May 31, 1905, for the pretended purpose of taking professional instruction in Xew York; that he returned September 3d, and marital relations were resumed for two days, when he a.bandoned her and fa l' one whole year has absented路 himself, wlthou.t reasonahle cause The petition charges that lIccused wrote her a numbel' of letters aftel' this, tending to prove his purpose was to abandon her, but none of tl1ese were alTered at the trial. Ills attorney, :\11'. BIl'd, had a conference with :\I1's. Gosney's mother, who hHd no complaint to make of Dr. Gosney's treatment of his wife, but said they wel'e mismated, and could not live togethel'; that she did not want Hny of the Doctor's money, and that any ul'l'angement he might make with :\11'. Fanis, :\Irs, Gosney's attorney, would be satisfactory.

The attorneys had a conference and It was agreed that Dr. Gosney would not contest the suit, and that she should proceed on the ground of one year's absence, ask no allmony and pay all costs. :\:11'. Bird also testified that Dr. Gosney wal:.' not satisfied at first with this agreement, but afterwards approved it. The divorce was granted October 12, 1906,' without alimony 01' other allowance to :\Irs. Gosney. A certified copy of this judgment was 'l'ead on the second trial of this charge in the Lodge. A witness testified that :\Irs. Gosney told him Dr. Gosney left her at the hotel with her board bill nnpald, :\Irs. Gosney lived with her parents after September ;:;, 190;:;.

There was no evidence Dr. Gosney did not provIde [01' his wife up to the time of their separation. }Irs. Gosney's evidence was not taken, lH'obably tor the reason It wa3 thought to be incompetent. Dr. Gosney testified at the trial he had provided for his wife. and on going to Kansas City he advertised in a Sunday paper (September 10, 1905) for modern apartments In a good llelghbot'hood, in which to make his home, and produced the affidavit the publisher with a copy of this advertisement attached-this the Worshlpfu I Master excluded.

of

Dr. Gosney was asked if his Wife did not l'efuse to go with him to Kansas City; if, after going there, he wrote hel' asking her t.o come there to live with him, and how many time:; he so requested hl'r to come. lIe was also G. L 1'1'0.-8

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a!';kpd if Ilwl"r was not au a~repment between him and his wifr -when he went to Kansas City. whpl'e they would make their future home, lie was also asked if he did not IJI'ovide a home fOl' himself and wife at Kansas City and IIsl,ed hcr to coml' and live with him. On objection, the Worshipful ~Iastpr )'PfUSEd to allow these aud other similar questions to he answerl'd, 81111 tllP appl'lIunt- ('omplllills of this as 1'1'1'01'.

'Vife ahandonment is a violation of thl' laws of God and man. and, of course. one of thp gravl'st ~Iasonle offenses. Dr. Gosney was found guilty of this ('harge, What is ahandonment'! It is the act of a hushand or wife, who Il'aves his 01' hel' consort, wllfnlly. without just causE:' and with the intention of causing per))l'tl1al sepal'Utior~ Dr, Gosney's intrntion in the pl'emisps, then, is one of the vitai questiou,; In the casp, Ill' had the right to I'emove from Hardin t~ Kansas (·it~·, anll if he rl'ql1rsted hel' to go with him, 01' If he went there with thr )lUI'IHlse of securing npal'tments for himself and wifp. and the pviden('e shows that IIC' did, and she declinpd to accompany him, there was no abandonment on his part. His intention. ))urPOSI~ and ads werp t hl~n matel'ial--··the very gist of the mat tel'; and he should have bprn permittl'd to Il'stify fully as to his purpose, This ne('essari:,\' iuvolved convel'satious and ('ommllnieations, verbal 01' written. het\\'een him and )Irs, Gosney, ny

~e('lion

:!i:ifi of thp (;rallu

Lod~1' B~'-Laws,

it is providl'd:

"Thp wif,' of Ih(' at'('l1s('d shall Ill' a I'ornf,ptpnt wltn!'ss. pithpI' fol' against hilll."

01'

rn(\ollhl"dly nil' lUE:'unlng- nnd PIll'Po,,;p of this seelion was to l'emove all disabilitips of pither spouse, in ('asps of this kind. In o Ill' opinion, the facts offel'pd to bl' prOVfn hy ))l'. (j.osl1ry, as. to hi,.; ('onvpl'sations 01' ('ommllni<':ltio\1,.; with Mrs .•';OSIh'\', and of his plll'POS" in rrnIoving to Kansas Cit~·. :ulIl of inviting IWI' to ('ollle and lin' with him and his at tl'lllpt 11. sccurp apul'tments th!>r(' \\'I'l"~ malf'l"al and l'()mpetent and t 11Pil' pxl'!usion was IH'P judicial errol'.

"-I'

do not think

))1'. (~{)f<npy

\\'af< pre(']udl'd from making this showing by p\'idpI)('!' ,.;hows that it was agl'l'rd that )lrs. (;osnpy ,.;hould huYp thl' di\'o\'('p IIIJon the g'l'ound of one yellr',.; absen('e of DI', (;osnpy, "'I\('n WI' considpl' thp facility with which dlyoI'ces are granted: tl!!!t It is by no IllPllns "II straight a \1(1 ll:lI'I'OW 1>llth." bnt. that it is a broad and f':IS,\' road. and "m:lIlY thpl'p he Ihal tind il," and eS)lPl'iaIIy in view of the pv"ltive and uh('ontradkt.ed e\'ideuec that it was agl'eed upon tlnd settlp(\ IIpfol'e tl'ial and that ~II'S, Gosney waived hel' right to alimony. If ~II', Gosnp~' \\,ollld not contp,.;( 111'1' suit, and that this arrangement between 4\ll's, (;mmI'Y's motlwr aud 11If' attorney" for both parties was actrd upon, it wOIII(l hI' pxtl'pnwly hlll',.;h to hold that In this procedlng. In which Dr, GOSI)I'~' i,.; dlul'gl'd with n ~Iasonie offen,.;e, that he should he pl'pcludpd from showillg Ihl' V(>I'~' tl'uth ily I'cason (If an al'tificial estopppl al'ising from a (-oIIus\\'e divo)'ce, tilt' dF('rpp of divol'ce,

Th~'

It is unnecessal'y to say that i.he eviul'nl'e of the witnp;;s that ~lrs, Gosney told him Dr. Gosney had left her with hel' board bill unpaid, was ran], hearsay and tlte ~Iastl'r prl'rd In refusing- to strike it out. She was II I'ollllwlrn·t. witne~s against:, the accused, Her testimony WIlS l~ot taken; prohahly fol' Ihe rpason tltat it WR>: thought ineompet<>nt.

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But we think that the evidence does unquestionably show that Dr. Gosney did .not abandon her. By what has been said herein, relating to the construction of Grand Lodge By路 Law, l::!ection 256, we merely Intend to hold that under this section the husband is a. competent witness, where the wife appears as a witness against the accused, or where the marital relations are involved in the trial.

FOI' the foregoing reasons, the action of th~ Lodge is reversed, and said canse dismissed, and Charles W. Gosney hereby reinstated to the same ~Iasonlc standing that he enjoyed bef.ore these charges wer(' pref('rred.

XIV. 1:-; RE PETI'l'IO~ FOR RESTonATIO~ OJ.' 'GEOnGE H. HENDRICKS.

STATEMEN'.r..

The petitioner states that he was a member of Jamesport Lodge, No. 201, Jamesport, Mo., but is now under suspension for non-payment of dues, and prays to be reinstated to the rights and privlieges of Freemasonry, promising cheerfullIy to conform to all the established usages and to yield a cheerful obedience to all the requirements of the Institution.

His路 restoration Is recommended by the Secretary' and a lal'ge number of the other members and officers of Atwood Lodge, No. 164, of Atwood, Kansas, within whose jurisdiction the petitioner is now residing. The Brethren 'so recommending his restoration, state, among other things: "We would further represent that Bro. Hendricks has resided here (Atwood, Kansas) for the eighteen months last past, and to our certain knowledge dnrlng all of ",aid time has deported himself In an honorable, upright manner, consistent with the teachings and precepts of Masonry.'

His restoration is also recommended by Atwood Lodge, ~o. ] 64, of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, by resolution of September 18, ] 907.

It further appears from the papers on file with yom' eommlttee that the petitioner was suspended on June 1, 1891, for non-payment of dues, by Jamesport Lodge, No. 201, which Lodge has ceased to exist.

DECISION. We recommend that the petition be granted and that the petitioner, George H. Hendricks, be grllIlted a Certificate of good :\1asonic standing by the Grand Secretary, upon his paying to the Grand Secretary all dues which he was owing to Jamesport Lodge, ~o. 201, at the time of his suspension.

XV. I~ RE PETITIO~ FOR RESTORA'!'IOK OI~ \VILLIAM BRACKNEY.

The petition states that the petitioner was a )-laster Mason In good standing, a member of Ash Grove Lodge, Ko. 436, of Ash Grove, Greene County, Mo., and was suspended for non7payment of dues In 1894. He prays to be l'estored to the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, promising cheerfully to conform to all the establlshed usages and to yield a cheerful obedience to all the requirements of the Institution.

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It appears that the charter of Ash Grove Lodge, No. 436, was arrested In 1897.

The restoration of the petitioner to good Masonic standing Is recommended by Reno Lodge, No. 140, of the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, within whose judsdlctlon he is now residing.

DECISION. We recommend that the petition be granted, and that upon the payment by the petitioner to the Grand Secretary of the amount due by him to Ash Grove Lodge, £\0. 436, at the time of his suspension, that the Grand Secretary Issue to him a certificate of good )Iasonlc standing.

XVI. II';

I{E

I'ETITIOX

FOR

HESTORATlO:-;

In'

L. A. LARIMORE.

STATE:\'IKNT. The petition is dated at Seattle, Washington, April 17, 1907, and states that the petitioner was suspended from Benton Lodge, No. 535, June 26, 1905, for non-payment of dues; that Benton Lodge no longer exists, and he asks for reinstatement and a dlmit to Seattle, Washington .

• The Chal·ter of Benton Lod~e has been arrested.

DI<:CI8IO~.

We recommend that upon the petitioner paying to the Grand Secretary the dues which he was owing to Renton Lodge, No. 353, at the time of his suspension, that the Gt'and SecI'etary issue to him a certificate of good Masonic standing.

XVII.

A. O.

8COT'I', SR.,

V8.

h

T. SHEHRELL.

This case was tried in Naylor Lodge, No. 568, ,on August 1, 1907. The charge contains two specifications, substantially as follows, to-wit: First. That the accused, Bro, L. T. SherreIl, after April 22, 1905. at which time he was raised to the Degree of a Master Mason, failed to return to the accuser the fees advalleed fOl' him for both the Second and Third Degrees of ~lasoDl'Y, and has not to this date paid them or attempted to pay the same.

Second. That the accused allowed the aceuaet to pay $1.80 for him as surety on his bond given to the American Standard Jewelry Co" etc, On July 8th, the accuser, by leave of the Worshipful Mastel', filed an amendment to the cbarj?;es and specifications, which states as follows: "I hereby amend said charge to particularly specify specific intent to defraud by the said L. T. Sherrell, and that on my honor as a Mason, I hereby state that I have brought the charge and affixed the amendment wholly and solely for the purpose of showing such fraud, and In no sense to pray any adjustment of my or any other claim against said L. T. Sherrell.

My only intent being In the amending or bringing of original charge for th~

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general good of Masonl\Y, said L. T. Sherrell having defrauded me, and thereby violated his obligation as a Mason."

The trial took place as above stated on August 1, 1907.

The accused was present and pleaded the failure of charge to establish unmasonlc conduct. The Worshipful ~:laster ruled that it did.

The accused then arose and asked permission to retire, which was granted.

The trial then proceeded and evidence was oft'ered in behalf of the prosecution.

The evidence of the various witnesses was substantially to the following eft'ect: Bro. L. Knickerbocker, the Treasurer of the Lodge, testified substantially as follows: That at a meeting of the Lodge on July 15, 1905, it was discovered that L. T. Sherrell stlII owed fees for his last two degr~es, amountIng to $10.00. A. O. Scott, Sr., then arose and stated that he had vouched for one of those degrees and if It had not been paid, -while he had not the money with him that night, he would pay the amount the next morning. ... ... ... Bro. A. O. Scott stated that he would see that all was paid. ... ...

A. O. Scott went to the bank, checked out $10.00, gave it to L. T. Sherrell: he gave It to me as his delinquent fees and I put $40.00 with it from our Lodge funds and paid $50.00 on our bank note.

Q. "Do you know whether Mi'. Scott loaned first, mentioned by you as Sherrell's fees'!"

~rr.

Sherrel1 the $10.00

A., "I do. I saw him hand it to hIm, and ~:lr. Rcott said he would rather loan It to him than to sign a note with him."

Uro. C. B. Armstrong, tke cll~hiel' of the bank, testified that "Sherrell, Scott and Knlckerboeker came into the bank and Scott checked out $10.00, paid it over to Sherrell, and he gave it to Knickerbocker, and he brought It to me and checked out $40.00 of Lodge funds, paying $50.00 on bank note." '.rhe accuser' testified substantially to the effect that before Sherrell took the First Degree, he stated to him that he did not have the money to pay It: and would like for him to vouch for him, and that he would pay it out of his first pension check, that he vouched for the First Degree (the other testimony shows that he (Scott) did not pay for the First Degree), and then he had' a talk with him afterwards about vouching for the 'l'hird Degree; that there had been some objection to 'this vouching business; that the min~tes of the Lodge erroneously showed that he vouched for his Third Degree, which he did not do. Supposed the fees had been paid until the meeting of July 15, 1905, at which time it was announced that Sherrell still owed $10.00 on the last two Degrees. "I then said I woul~ see them both (Second and Third) paid. The. next morning I asked Sherrell about the fees and he said he had not the money, and asked me If I would not go on a note for the money, and he would pay it out of his pension check, as he had previously stated from time to time. I ,first said I would, then concluded that I would rather loan the money than sign a note with him.

Then Bro. Knickerbocker, myself and Sherrell went ,to the Bank of :'\aylor, where I drew a check for $10.00, drew the money, handed it to Sherrell and he gave it to Knickerbocker, the Treasurer, and he gave' it, together with more money, to the banker, making payment on bank note. Sherrell has never paid me that sum, and eo far as I know never attempted so to do."

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The witness flll'ther testified that he paid $1.80 as security for Sherrell.

The documentary evidence shows that the accuser had become security fOl' Sherrell, and that he paid this $1.80 as such security.

There was no testimony in blo'half of the accused.

The following also appears, fl'om the record: "This being all the evidence, and there being no testimony for the defens~, trial closed. Bro. Scott, the accuser, was asked to retire, and did so. Lodge then voting on 'guilty,' or 'not guilty,' the vote stood 9 for 'guilty' 'and 1 for 'not guilty.' Vote was then taken on 'expulsion,' the vote being 9 for 'expulsion' and 1 against," In due time the accused perfected an appeal to the Grand Lodge, and alleges as grounds for appeal: First.

The charge does Dot constitute a

~:lasonic

offense.

Second. That the piea that the charge did not constitute a otfem:e was nevel' decided by i.he Worshipful ~Iaster.

~Iasollic

Third, That the privilege given to amend charge, while the charge was under advisement, and that the accused was given no notice of said amendment and does not imow what it wa,.;, DEClSIOX, 1. Section :!(i3, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, provides: "The Mastel' shall submit to the Lodge the question of each specification consecutively."

The reason for this rule is obvious on its face. A member of Lodge may consider the aecused guilty as \0 one specification and not guilty as to another. To submit all the specifieaticms, therefore, a't once, would not give the members an opportunit:r to vote according to their convictions, By voting on all of the specifications at on路~ and the same time mi~ht work a gl'eat injustice both to the accused and tbe accuser.

the

It appears from the record in this case that the Worshipful Master ordered a vote on ooth speeifi('at ions at. one and the same time. Such act was a reversible errol'.

.) We have set fOl'th above SUbstantially the relevant evidence in this ease, We are of the opinion that it fails to establish a )'Iasonic offense.

It shows that. the accuser loaned to the aceused the $10.00 mentioned In the first specification, for the purpose of paying his fees for' the Second and 'l.'hird Degrees; that the ac(~ust'd pl'ornisl'?d to refund it t.o him, but failed to do so. We see no difference between the loaning of money to pay :\Iasonic dues or fees, from loaning- money to pay other legitImate debts. The evIdence under the fil'st speclfica~ion fails to establish a case of "fmud" 01' "moral turpitude" as required by SectIOn :!3i, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, 'l'lwrc was, thel'efore, no ease lllnde under speclficat.ion 1.

3. As to路 the second spceificatlol1, the evidence shows that the accuser became suret.y for the accused in a written instrument to the American Standard ,Jewelry ('0., of Detroit, Mkh" for $180.00; that the said accused became indebted to said company in the sum of $1.80 under that contract: that he failed to pay the said $1.80 and t.hat A, O. Scott as surety paid the same to the American St.andard Jewelry Co. The proof also, under this specification, falls to establish a case of "fraud" or "moral turpitude," as required under Section 237.

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. -1. It appears from the record In this case that the accused was Initiated upon some of the Brethren vouching for his fees in this Lodge, and without their havh~g been paid oefore the conferrin~ of the Degrees. Naylor Lodge.

Xo. 568, violated the law in so doing. .

Section 66 and the amendments'thereto of the Grand Lodge provides that: "No Lodge shall confer the Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry for a less sum than $20.00, but more may be charged at the discretion of the Lodge.

One-half of the amount must accompany the petition. The balance may be divided as the Lodge may direct; provided that no degree sllall I)c confctTCd until tile 8um reqtlired thet'cfor shall be paid."

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"\r;.y. Lodge which is In the habit of violating this law of the Grand Lodge Rhould be dealt with accordingly.

1"01' the reasons above set forth, we recommend that the verdict and judgment of the' Lodge be reversed and that the accused, L. 'r. Sherrell, be and he is hereby restored to such' l\<IaRonlc standing in ~aylor Lodge, No. 568, as he had at the date Immediately prior to' the filing uf said charges against hiJh, and saId charges are herehy dismissed.

xnll.

SAU;:\! LOlle:!':,

No. 2:25,

rs.

E. A.

DUNCAX. S'l'ATE~IEXT.

, The charge contains only one specification, to the e!fect that the accused.

Eo A. Duncan, on or about the first day of April, A. D., 1907, in the City of Salem, Dent County, Mo., and on divers othf'l'-dates and times, did become and was intoxicated, etc.

From the certificate of the Sect'etary, it appears that all resident membet's within the jurisdiction of said Lodge were duly notified to appear at the trial on .Tune 18, 1907; the trial took place on that date. . The accused filed a plea to the elTect that hI-' became sic'k with the grippe the last of April and uSf'd whiskey in connection with quinine. lemons, etc,. and some whiskey stra,lght, and become intoxicated and was undel' the influence for a week or more, and that he had said and done things which he was sorry for and ashamed of, l,nd that, with one exception, that was the only whiskey he had taken for three or foul' years; that he claimed this does not constitute a Masonic offewse, and that he e1almed and demanded a trial at a regular meeting, if he must be tried, The WorshipfUl Master ruled that thE: plea was insufficient and ordet'ed a plea of "not gUilty." The accused declined to be presen~ at the trial. The trial thereupon proceeded on Jun(; 18, 1907. The trial was had in the '.rhil'd DegrE:'e. A number of the prominent members of the Lodge testified to the fact that they had seen the accused in an intoxicated condition at various times, all of which testimony tended to sustain the specification, At the conclusion of the testimony, a ballot WliS taken, which resulted as follows: Gullt~路,

10; not guilty, l.

A ballot was then taken on punishmE:'nt, which resulted as fulluws: Expn\slon, 5; against, 6.

L'pon suspension for two years, the ballot was:

Yeas, 7; nays, 5.

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Thereupon, the Worshipful .:\IastH de('lared the aecused suspended from • alI the !'ights and privileges of I\Iasonry for the period of two ,rears from ,Tune 18, 1007, In due t imt> tht> acclIspd perfpcted an appt>al to this (jl'and Lo<lg'p and alIeKes as ~rounds for appeal substantially as follows: First-That he had made a written rpquest to t\1e Lodgp to have his tl'!al at a rt>gular meeting, which request was ig'nored" and held a spe<'ial meeting- with only twel \"(' memhel'f> !ll'('sent from a membership of elg'hty-five or nint'I;\". and the trial IIl'oceeding's did not flllI~' represent the Lodge as a body, only seven members voting the punishment. ~econd· . That h~ wa" tl'ied while thp Lodg(' was working in the Third Degree Hill(' Lodp-e, and that Iw was a memlwr of Salem Chapter, :\0. ---, anf} that sRld trial ,,'as ('OlHl\J('tl'd in conflict with Seetion ::!()O, Constitution and By-Laws of the l"tatp of ~lissouri.

Third-That his written answpr to the ('harge filed with the Re('I'etal'y and read in oppn L0<l/{e, was has('d on Rp( t ion 247, of the By-Laws of the ~;rate of .:\Iissourl. and should have hePIl dpcidpd by till' Worshipful Master. and that any trial that was had was in conflict with l"p('tion :!47, of the By-Laws of the Statp of ~lissolll'i.

DECISIO:\.

1, Section :!38, of thE' Grand Lodge By-Laws. provides: "Whpn a ('harge is tlms pl'eferl'pd, thE' )Iaster shalI appoint t ht' time of tdal and shall cansI' thE a('('l1spd to Ill' notified as hp\'t'inaflp\, pl'ovidE'd: he shall ('ansI' all membE'\'s \'t'siding within thp. territorial jnl'isdktion of til(' Lodge to lIP notified of the timE' of nia!."

It appC'lll'S from thf' I'P(,ol'd in this ('ase that the Wo\'shlpfnl ~laslpr appointpd ,Tunp. 1Rth, whi('h was a special Communication of thl' Lodge. fo\' the PIIl'pose of In'ing thl' casp. )[p had a perfect \'ight. nnde\' the law, to do this. Thp law does not l'equil'p that trials shall take place at the \,pgnlar ('ommllni('ati(.ns of till' Lodg"p. This i'l u matter enth'ely within tht> dl~H'I'(,­ tion of the Worshlpfnl :\lllster.

This Is a wise provision of tht> law whleh permits the \Yorshipfnl Mastel' to set trials for spl'('ial ('onlll1nnicutions, as t\'lals are often leng-thy and reqni!'e a grpat deal of time, ThE' \Yo!'shipfnl :'Ilasit'\' did not t'IT, lhl'refore, in setting- this Il'ial at :l spl'dal ('ommnl1ication. It appears from the record that the He('retal'~' also complied with 'he law in notifying all resident members. If only twelve mel11hE'I'S out of a membel'ship of pi~ht.r-liv(' attended the trial. it is a discl'edit to tho:,e absent mpmhers, but does l10t iP80 facto invalidatt' the trial. :!, A Suhordlnatl' Lodge and thp. (rrand Lodge has jurisdiction over only the First, Second and Third Degr(~es of Ancient Craft Masonry. :\either has any jurisdiction over Royal Arch :\Iasons as such. The a('cused, althougll he may have been a 1{0yal Al'ch :\lal'>on. WfiS tried when the Lodge was at I,AllOR on the Third Degree.

He was, therefore, tried "in a Lodge of the highest degreE" to whie!: he has attaII\l.'(t," with reference to this Lodge and . this (rrand Lodge, and his tl'ial was strictly in accordance wit h l"pcl iOI1 260, of the Grand Lodge By-lAWS. :{. Temperanl:e is one of the cardinal virtues of Masonl'~', "This virtue should be the constant practicE' of ('very :\Iason, as he Is thereh~' taught to avoid excess or the contl'acting of any lic!.'ntious or vicious habits, the indul· gence of whleh might lead him to disclose some of thos!.' valuaole senets

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which he has promised to cOllceal and never reveal, and which would consequently subject him to the contempt and detestation of all good Masons." ~Iasonry does not prohibit a member of the Craft from taking intoxicants In mod.~ratlon, but It does prohibit him from taking them to excess. If he becomes Intoxicated by the use thereof. he violates Masonic law. The charge and specification in this case stated a :\Iasonlc otTense. The Master so ruled. lIe was correct In so ruling. The Lodge found that the accused was guilty upon the evIdence otTel路ed. It was COl"l'ect In so finding.

There was no error committed In the trial of this case.

WE' recommend that the verdict and jUdgment of the Lodge be affirmed.

XIX. 1:-0 HI-: !'r':f1TIQ:-O Fon

R.:STORATIO~ 0"-

'Yo E. BORTHICK.

STATEM]<;~T.

The petition states that the petitioner was suspended by Fayetteville Lodge, No. 264, on the 22d of June, 1896, for unmasonlc conduct, for the term of five years. and he' desires to be restored to membership, for the foliowlng reasons: First.' Said FaYEtteville Lodge is now defunct.

Second. That said Lodge surrendered Its Chartel' within four yea'rs after ~ald suspension. lie promises. if rE'stored. to comply with the regulations of the Order.

'1'11(' restoration to good ~fasonlc standing of the petitioner Is recom:nended by the Worshlpfnl :\faster of Corinthian Lodge, :\'0. :!6r>, and a numher {'f other Masons.

It Is stated by the Secretary of ('orll'thlan Lodge that the petltioneJ' has resided within the jurlsdietlon of said Lodge slnee hlR suspension and that Ill:' has lived a corrr:ct life. Is now living in California.

It appeal'S that he was indebted to his Lodge at the time of his suspE'n路 sioll in the sumE' of $12.:;0. FayE'tteYille Lodge, Xo. 264, has ceased to exist, DECISIO:\'.

WE' see no n'ason why thE' petition shonld not be granted. We, therefore, reeeommend that upon the paymE'Ht by the petitioner to the Grand Secl'etary of *12.50, 'that the Grand Sl'lTetary be and he Is hereby authorized and dh'l'cted to issue unto said W. E. Borthlck a certificate of good Masonic ~tandlng upon his application therefor,

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COWGILL LODGE,

Xo, 561,

'1:8. ~.

,T.

:;;IESS. s路rATE~mXT.

This case was before the Grand Lodge at Its last Communication. At t hat' time we revel'sed and remanded thIs case for a new trial. (See Pro('E'edings 1906" pp, 123 to 126.)

It appears from the papers which have been filed with us at this sessl<!n of .the Grand Lodge that there was a second trial of this case on the 10th du~' of ,January, 1!)O7.

It apPl'RrS that the af>cused was present In 'pNson and rE'presented by eonnl':el at the ~eeolld trial: that certain evidence was ot1'(>red, but only a smnIl portion of this evldf,nce on the second trial Is "<'fit np to the (;rand LodKe,

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The Secretary has, In u large measure, failed to comply with Sectioll 271, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, It appears, however, from the files of the incomplete. transcript which has b~en sellt up, that the' accused was found "guilty" by !l ballot of 29 guilty to 3 not guilty, and that he W!lS expelled by it vote of 30 yeaH and ~ na;)'S". In due time the aecused perfected an appeal to 1his Grand Lodg~.

DECISIOX. By reason of the incompleteness of the record in this ca~e and the failure of tht> ~~odge, through its Seeretary, to send up all of the evidence, and the .charge and specificatiolll:;, it. is impossible for :your eommittee to pass upon the merits of this c~se, For this reason, we recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be reversed and that the caSe be remanded for a new trial.

In this c~nne'~tion, we desire to say tluit it lIlay seem a hardship on tht' Lodge to have another trial of this ease, but the Lodge can not blame the Grand Lodge 01' this committee, It has failed to comply with the Grand Lodge By-Law, which requires it to send up a full transcript of all the evidence and papers in the case.

It Is but proper for us to say that on a i'e-trial of the case the testimony of profanes and Masons who are unable by reason of physical disability or otherwise to attend Lodge, taken for the previous trials, can be used on the third tdal, provided t ha r this testimony was taken in accordance with the laws of this Grand Lodge.

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HE

I'E'l'ITlu:,< Foit RESTOHATIOX OJ-' "路I1.LIA~[

I'.\ltKEtL

STATEi\IE:\'T.

The petition states that the petitioner was a member of Plumb Lodg."

375, which ceased to exist in about 1~88: that at the time this LOlige ceased to exist he was In arrears to the Lod~l' for $lH.OO dues. lie funhpl' states that be was at that time and Is now nnahle to pay this amount and he respectfully petitions this Grand Lodge to remit his Indebtedness :nd grant him a certificate of good standing, as he is very anxious to OIln' more become a member In full fellowship of the Institution of Fl'eemasulll路,\'.

I1is restoration Is recomml'nded hy ~I. ,Yo Bl"O. A. S. Houston and t \\"J Brethren of Wl'llsville Lodge, :\'0. lU4. ~o,

DECI::5IO:\'.

Tn view of the foregoing, we rl'eummcnd that the arrearage dues of $W.IIO be remitted and that the petition of William Parker be granted, and tbat the (irand Se'~retary issue to said '''lIl1a111 l'arKl'r a certificate uf guod ~lllSllllic standing upon bls application therefor.

XXII. I" HI: PETITION FUH l{ESTUJ(ATllJ"

PI-"

,I. II. :\'EWBL

8TA'1'E:\IE:\'T.

The petition states that the petitioner was suspended for non-pa~'meut of dues by Unanimity Lodge, No, 366; that In 1879 said Lodge sUi'rendered Its Charter: that he has always lived an upright life; that he Is wi BIng tu pay his dues. He prays to be restol'ed to good )fasonlc standing.

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His restoration is recommended by M. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, Past Grand Master, and a number of other prominent Masons who have known. him during the time of his suspension.

DECISION.

We recommend that his petition be granted and that upon his payment to the Grand Secretary of the dues which he was owing at the time of his suspension that the Grand Secretary Issue to him a certificate of good Masonic standing.

XXIII. I~ RE PETI'l'ION

FOR RESTORATION OF

SQUIH1'J

CAHILL.

S'l'A1'EMEl'I'l'. .

Petition states that petitioner was a me~ber of Cedar Lodge, Xo. 37, until it surrendered its Charter. Jt does not appear when Cedar Lodge sllrrendered Its Charter. He further states that he is not able to pay his dues of $9.00. No recommendations a~compllny the petition.

DECISION.

Your committee is not advised as 路to what kind of life the pctltionel has been Hving 8ince the Chartet路 of his Lodge was surrendered, nor any路 thing about the case other than what is set forth 路In the petition.

We, therefore, recommend that the petition be dismissed without prejudice to the petitioner. .

Respectfull~'

and fraternally SUbmitted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, GhairlllU II. EDWARD HIGBEE, .Vice-GlIainllulI, W. W. MAR'l'IN; Secretary.

JNO. W. BINGHAM. GRANT EMERSON, W. SCO'l'T HANCOCK, JOSEPH S. McIN'l'YRI<;,

REPORT OF bOMMITTEE ON MASONIC HOME ..

R. W.Bro. F. R. Jesse, .Chairman, presented the following report on Masonic Home (Visiting Committee), which was unanimously adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepte(l Masons Of the state of Mis80uri:

We, the undersigned, your MasonIc Home VIsitIng Committee, beg leave to submit the following report: I~ was with great pleasure that we performed the task assigned us, and feel that In so doing we are Inspired to a better Masonic life. We wish every Mason In attendance on the Grand Lodge at this time could visit this titting

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monument to one of the first lessons we are taught so Impressively at the threshold of our Masonic career, and which next to a belief In the Deity, lies at the foundation of Freemasonry, We believe that such a visit would not only be of great benefit to the Brotherhood, but would cause us to go to our homes from this Grand Lodge determined to make the Masonic Home even bette!" than it is now.

While the Masonic Bodies of the State have done much for the Home, there Is more than should be done, and for 'which there Is imperative need.

'We wish, however, to pay a tribute to the assistance given the Home by the Ladies of t he Eastern Htar; it was to be expected that those who were last at the ('I'OSS and first at the Sepulcher would lead in this great work of Chal'lty and Love, but there is not a room In the Home where we did not sel' an evidence of their charity, nor a contented face of a chlld or aged person, that did not l'eflect au evidence of their love.

We feel that in Ht'other and Sister Deane, the Home has a splendid Superintendent and a Christian motherly :\:latron, Brother Deane being a good, practical business man, is necessarlly a good,' practical manager of the Home, and since, as Is shown by his report, It is his earnest desire that he be ~iven the opportuntty of fitting himself for stllI greater usefulness by being permitted to attend the meeting of Superintendents of Masonic Homes of the Fnited States at Loulwille, Kentucky, In order that he might Investigate the methods and management of other Masonic Homes and discuss the question that Is to be considered by this Association, as set forth in the letter submitted with his report, \v.e recommend that his request be gl'antl'd.

Through the courtesy of Superintendent Deane and the Matron, Mrs. Deane, we were accorded a cordial reception and were given every faclllty for seeing the Home and Its workings, which could be shown In so bl'lef a visit. The Visiting Committee at each session of the Grand Lodge Is necessarily, and especially in the pl'esent case, composed of men not familiar witb tbe details of the conduet of tbl' Home and any l'eport made after an bour's visit must be of necessity a perfunctory one, and of small value to the Grand Lodge.

'Ye were much pleased, however, with what we saw, from the clean and sblning kitehen to the balls for 'the cbll<lren and the new buildings for the aged inmates, everything denoted order and system, The children told us by their actions, and the old people by their word", that the management is excellent. E'vel'ywbere tbl'O\lghout tbe old bull<ling we found evidences of tbe labor of love given to the Home in such lal'ge measure by our 8isters of the Eastern Star. The children's portion is a place of pl'omlse where young minds are framed, young bodies developed and young boys and girls are made into useful men and women to take their places in the husy' world when they leave the lIome, an honOl' to themselves and to the Order, Here is shown great improvement In the s~'stem, and tbe idea of thorough course In manual training appealed stl'ongly to each one of us.

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In tbe new building where the old men and women are comfortably cal'ed for, the picture is revel'sed. lIere the past occupies the thoughts and tongues of the lives closed to the joys and sorrows of the world, waiting patiently for the call which, sooner or later, comes to all, the summons to that Heavenly Home.

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The first picture is one of joy and hope, the second of sadness and memories. Happy are they, who by kindness and care, advanced the hopes of one and lightened the burdens of the other.

It Is not our province to recommend Improvements or suggest measures; we can only report to you that your Home is a great and growing work, a labor of love more than ~harlty; something of which we have a right to be proud in its progress and management, and urge you to renewed interest and liberality. The Masonic Home is and will be a great monument to th<!

Grand Lodge of Missouri. Every Mason should visit the Home when opportunity offers, and every need of our Home shouid be met with 'promptness and lIMrality. ' Fl'aternally submitted, F. R. JESSE:, WM. SOUTHERN, JR., A. Ii'. ITTNER, ' F. A. KAGE, E. W. DUNAVAl\'T, W~L dILLESl'IE, R. A. MAY, R. L. ALFORD.

Committee.

M. W. Bro. Noah 1\1. Givan, as President, extended the thanks of the Board of 'Directors of the :Masonic Home for such an excellent, intelligent and good rep~rt.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

M. W. Bro. E. F. Allen, Chairman, presented and read the following report of his Committee, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of the state Of. Missouri: BRJo~THREN.-Your Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges submit the following report: I!'rom correspondence and inf<ll'matlon received at the office of the Grand Secretary, your committee recommend that our fraternal relations' now existing with foreign Grand Lodges be continued.

Applications for recognition have been received from the Gl'and Lodge of Greece and the Grand Lodge of Bmzll, but your committee, not having received the necessary infol'matlon, make no recommendations at this session. of our Grand Lodge.

Fraternally submitted.

ETHE'LBERT l.o'. ALLEl\', A. M. DOCKI.;RY, W. F. KUII~, L, B. VALLIANT, W. R. STUBBLEFIELD,

Committee.

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Proceedings of the REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARITY .

.~VI. \V. Bro. James \V. Boyd, Chairman, presented the following report of his Committee, which was adopted: 7'0 the Most Wor,'1hipful Grand !-rJdge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Of t1le state of MissoUl'i:

Your C'ommittce on C'hflrlty reports that it has considered all appllcatlons fot' ('harlt,Y which have ('ome before it and recommends the appropriation of the following sums: 1. To "''ya<:on~a. Lodg-e, ::\0. :24, for the use and benefit of Bro. John F. Alberty , , , $100 00 :2. To C'mft Lodge. :\0. 287, fot' the use Rnd benefit of Bro. Woo. H. Beach "., , .. , 100 00 3. To Stut'gpon Lodge, :\0. 174, for the use and benefit of Bro. F. P. Vance 100 00 4. To :\orth St:~r Lodge, 1\0. 157, for the use Rnd benefit of Mrs. Harriet Kldd , .. ,................................ 100 00 5. To Clarksville Lodgt,. ::\0. 17, fot' the use and benefit of Bt'o. A. '1'. Janlison , ,............. ;>0 00 fi.

To Portland Lodge, ::\0. 242, for the use and lJenefit of Bro. \Y. J. Jackson 40 00 7. To Mrs. K. :\L Deane, widow of 1'. G. Chaplain, K. M. Deane, :\-fexico, 1\10 • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 100 - 00 8. To Mrs. Thos. C. H(!:lc1,Y, widow of Thos. C. Heady. 1'. n. :'0[ .•••• 100 00 Ft'n.ternally submitted.

JAMES W. BOYD, Chairman,

C. W. BOLSTER, .TOH~ T. MARSHALL, GEG. F. BREWINGT01\.

THOS. J. THORNHILL, TJ. A. HOuSE, FRA:\'K S. MILLER, Committee.

REPORT OF COM'MITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES.

-R. W. Bro. Francis A. Leach, Chairman, made the following report for his Committee, which was adopted: To the G1'IInti I,oelae of Ancient Free and .1c('('ptcd J1aS0l1S of the State Of .lfi.'lsoll'l'i: TDrF. Fon HETTiJ(:\'H.

The Committee on Chartered Lodges repOl'(s that the numbet· of Chartered Lodges at the end of session of this Grand Lodge in September, 1906, was 385.

Since this time, Amazonia Lodge, :\'0. :!20, has consolidated with Savannah Lodge, 1\0. 71, under the name and numuet· of the la'lt named Lodge, making the number of Lodges from which returns wet'p due at this session 584. All ·of these ;>84 Lodges have mndp retllrn~ prior to the meeting of the Gt'and

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Lodge, but not all within the time pl'escrlbed by law. At the close of business" September 2, 1907, there Wl're no retnrns from Lodges numbered 6, 12.

2i, 30, 53, 56, 82, 110, 118, IG4, 178, 187, 205, 215, 219, 231, 248, 288, 293, 295, 328, 347, 349, 352, 3;)6, 3;)9, 361, 385, 391, 399, 404, 409, 412, 417, '451, 454, 485, 493, 495, 50i, ;no, 511, 536, 541, 564, 575; In all, 46. The last of the8e several returns was received on Septeli1bel 19, 1907, five days prior to the opening of this Grand Lodgl'.

Section 92, of the By-Laws of this Gmnd Lodgb prescribes that the fiscal rear of the Lodges shall close on the 31st of July, and returns should be made, by September 1st. !<'ortj-slx Lodges, therefore, have not complied with, this By-Law. This By-Law Is founded on an ausolute necessity, 'There Ill'tween the receipt of the last retUl"l1S and the session of the fOl' their tabulation and correction by the Grand Secretary. bppn collected 'In smail amounts by the Grand Secl'ctary as C'ol'l'ectlons, and there are more to follow.

must be time Grand Lodge $132.00 have thc result of

Therp must also be time fo;' the f'xaminatioIl of these returns by thIs or anr other committee of this Gnwd Lodge for the purpose of this report, lilt' consideration of ways and mf'ans and othet· details essential to the weIral'f~ of this Gmnd Lodge. :\Iuch careful and laborious work must then lw done on thpm, It!s onl.r by the strenuous, very commendable and persistent efforts of OUl' Grand S('('retary, by personal appeals to dellnqu('IIt ~"'('I'etHries and Deputy Grand :\Iasters and by their assistance, that returns fl'om all Ihe Lodges have bepn obtained, barel~' in time for this session.

I t may nenl' be possi!>lp to get retul'llS from all the Lod~es within any (ll'('scribed time. But, a;,; a means to that end, this ('ommit tpe recommended the adoption by this Grand Lodge of an amendment to SPdion 92, of the By-Laws of thIs Grand Lod~e. prollcs('d at its last session, changing the dose of the fiscal yeal' from ,Tul~' 31st to .Tune 30th, and time to make l>eturns 10 AU,!{ust 1st.

As tIl(' sessioll of the Grand Lodge Illis bepn changed fl'om lll-tob!'I' to 8f'ptembl:'r, thl' end of thl' n... cal year and time to mak!' l'etUl'llS i'houlrI ill'. COlTI:'Spontling!y. Spl Oll(' month SOOlH'I', npla~'s In reporting after AU!{llst 1st. as thus !ll·0p.0sNl. I\l1h"lI~h to lw condemned as severely as l:'ver. \\"ill not ])(. a,; lik!'ly to intprfpl'l' ,ls'spriously with IIII' WOl'k of a vet·y busy (;mnd 81·(·I'('(IIJ'.\' and the othpl' officprs and the· commtttees of thIs Gl'and Lo(\~p.

This committee furthfl' ;'pct)mlllendpd that this section be further (lluendt'd uy attaching a penalty for failure of a Lodge to make retul'lls In :!('('ordullce with the provisions of the amended By-Law. Such a penalty has ueen proposed in the aml'ndme!1t ...·eferred to, as follows: ":\0 repl'esl'lltative shall be entitled to mlleagp or pel' diem unless the, Lodge he repreSPJ: ts made I'eturns and paid Gl'Ilnd Lod~e dues on or before August 1st."

WI' recommended the adoption of this part of the proposed amendment. But \\"(. do not believe 1hat it \\"ill :Ll:cumplish all that is (}('sired. There arp L"dgl's which, it would ;,i·pm. \\"ould not (':11'P much \\"llPther It sent rep1'esf'ntatln~s to the Gmnd Lo(\gl' 01' not.

The committee, thel'efore, recomllll'nds that, in the case of :l [ailul'l' for 1\\'0 consecuth'e ~'ears of a Lodge to make returns In time, till:' ('harter of that Lodge be arrested. The offense is a serious one, and should ue me! by a serious penalty. We think thut this recommendation might be pl'operly '!'pf('ITPd to the Committee on thp Hevlsion ,'If the Gl'and Lodge By-Law:,:.

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D(JRI~G

YEAR.

The past year has been a prosperous one, and shows a net gain in mf'm路 bershlp of 2,170. The net gain for iast year was 1,971. There was, therefore, an Increase of 199 over the net gain of last year. ::-lIne thousand six hundred and sixty-nine DEgrees were confel"red during the year, 669 more than reported last year. That the large number admitted 'Is not duc to laxity In ,>cannlng the petition 1<,; shown b~' the fl03 rejections reported in th(' returns. :1'\0. 1 is a~aln 173; :\"0. 299, US: 3, 85; No. 420, 84;

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I, having conferred :!:!8 Degrees. No.!) conferred 40, 139; ~o. 446, 121 : ~o. 20, 96: No. :>, 92: :-.lo.

340, 83; Xo. 563, 80; ~o. 323, 78: Xo. 360, 77.

Nineteen Lodg-es conferred from 50 to 75 Degrees: 74 Lodges conferred from 25 to 50 J)egrees: 195 Lodges conferred fl'om 10 to '25 Degrees; 27 Lodges confel'rell 13 Degrees each, and yet they do not think they are "hoodooed."

Five Lodges confel'l'ed 23 Degrees each; these are pretty good on the "skiddoo."

One hundred and forty-one Lodges conferred from 5 to 10 Degl'ees eadI: 107 Lodges conferred from 1 to 5 Degrees each, and 35 Lodges did no work.

These we partieularly ('ommend to The attention of the Dlstl'ict Deplltie~. that they may ascertain and remove the cause of this condition.

PROPERTY OF LODGES. The returns show that the Lc-dges ha,-e-Reai and personal property , .. , , Cash on hand _ Dues outstanding , Total assets Uabllities reported

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The total amount of insurance carried Is :ji:W;;,:!91.00.

Tne Lodges having thl:' reported liabilities of $75,849.12 show In their returns assets amountln~ to $350,903.89.

DISCRA~(,E.

The returns (''lntinue to show failure to ('al'I'y Insl\l'ance whel'e it should be done. The carrying of insurance was pal'ticularly recommended by last year's committee, and we now endorse that recommendation and the commlttee's suggestion that the District Deputy Grand :\Iasters give this matter their careful attention. Lodges can not alTOI'd to be without Insnrance, and must carry It. HALLS~

It Is interestlng to note from the retul'DS that :!8i Lod~es own thell' halls, Ii are joint owners, 273 rent. 1 has use of hall donated. 6 failed to answel'; 118 have exclusive use of their halls. 388 occupy halls jointly with other bodies, 78 fall to answer: i)::lO report halls In good order, 38 report halls In fall' order, 8 report halls not In. good ordel', 7 fail to answel': G25 repol't furniture in good ol'der, 52 report furniture In fail' ordel'; 4 report furniture not in good order, 3 fail to answer.

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REMISSION OF })lIES. This subject was referred to 路In Report on Chartered Lodges at session of 1906. That year the remissions numbered ].402: this ypar. 1.::l72. a very slight ehange fOJ' the better.

The returns show :\D evident misunderstanding on the part of some Lodges of the Grand Lodge law on this subject.

Section 166 ~Ives the LodgeR the right to remit dues of members In whole or part "for good cause." This we do Dot dispute. What we object to is, that mnny L(\dges .deduct Grand Lodge dues of those members whose dues are remitted under Section 166. which is clearly a violation of Section 93, which Is as (o]]ows: "S<,c. 93. ANNUAL DUES.-Every Chartered Lodge shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge the sum of one dollar for each Mastel-" Mason reported I\S a member In the annual returns. eircept those whose dues have been remitted for inability to pay-one-half of which sum shall 路be for the Masonic Home. unless otherwise ordered 'by the Grand Lodge."

The committee makes no obejctlon to any remission a Lodge, in Its judgment, may see fit to make, but it does PROTEST- against the deduction of Grand Lodge dues of any member whose dues are remitted for cause other than inability to pay. Some Lodges remit dues of certain officers. The returns of the year show remission of dues of 20 Secretaries, 14 Treasurers, 41 TlIIers and 2 Chaplains; 77 officers In all, and In each case their Grand Lodge dues were deducted. Tbere is positively no warrant for such deduction, for, if the dues of an officer performing services for a Lodge are remitted, tben !'lUch remission is .the consideration, in whole or part, paid for the services l'endered, and to dedUct the Grand Lodge dues is to forcibly :::ompel, not alone the Grand Lodge, but also the Masonic Home, to contribute to the compensation of officers of Subordinate Lodges for services In no sense rendered to tbe Grand Lodge or Masonic Home, but to tbose Lodges.

The committee finds one Lodge of 3:3 members remits tbe dues of 4, includIng their Secretary, Treasurer and Tiler. Another Lodge of 27 members I'pmlts dues. of Secretary, Treasurer and TlIer, and one other. ,Another matter upon which the committee feels constrained to speak Is the many remissions of dues of clergymen, and, In Illustration of this. we have one Lodge of 75 members which remits the dues of 12 members. 10 of wbom are clergymen; and this Lodge deducts the Grand Lodge dues of all 12, thus putting tbem in tbe class of tbose wliose dues are remitted for Inability to pay. Our objection goes to this deduction of the Grand Lodge dues. If Lodges under Section 166 desire to extend to the clergy the courtesy of a remission of dues, iet them do it at their own expense. In the ('ase cited, the Grand Lodge dues amount to two-fifths of the sum remitted. :\'one holds our Brethren of the clergy iiI higher regard than does this committee, and, It believes they would be the first to protest, -did they know that such remissions caused them to be reported to the Grand Lodge. and diminished tbe Income of the Grand Lodge and Masonic Home. ' We found two cases where remission of dues was SUbsequent to the death of tbe Brother-; yet Grand Lodge dues were, In each case, deducted. Attention was called to this, and one Lodge a.cknowledged the error and paid the dollar, and the other, we think, will do the same.

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It is nlll the use of the power to remit that Is ('rltielzed, but the abuse of that power, That such abuse Is confine.d to a small proportion of our Lod~es and membership Is shpwn hy these facts :

Twenty-seven and one-half P(>I' ('l:'nt of thl:' remissions wel'e made by ten pCI' ('ent of the Lodges compl'ising but six llnd one-half of our membership; or, again, fifty-nine and one-half pel' cent of remissions were made by twenty-six and one-third pel' ~'t'nt of Lodges, (~()mprisln~ but tWI~nty-one and one-third' per ('ent of membel'ship, This committee asks that this GI'and Lodge, at this session, construe the two seetions named and (ol'bid deduetlons of Grand Lodge dues on remissions of dues of f;e('retal'ies. TI'easurers, Chaplains, 'fllel's or TI'ustl'l's. 01' of any meml>er for ('ausl' other than inability to pll~'.

EltHOI(S,

The usual inl'xcusable prl'ors ('ontinlH'. Twent~'-eight returns are without seal. and twelve are without signatUl'1' of the 'Worshlpful Master or Secretary, 01' both. The ('I'l'ltficate signed b~' the Officers is "that the returns hel'ewith submitted are ('OI'I'I'('t in eVl:'I'Y partit'ular and that each blank has bel:'n pI'opel'ly filled up." lu IIII' l'l'iurns of :'\0. :!:-,-l, thl' ('I'I'lifft-atl' was dul~' signed by the \\'01'shlpful :'Ilastpr and Renetal'Y, and sealed, uut not one of the thirteen blanks on th(路 .~(//lH路 pagl' abovl' the ('el'tlfi('ate is tilled out, and this Lodge, thlrtynirll' years old, dol'S not rl'port the name of a sin~le Past ~laster, This ('ommittl'l' d,)('s not know whether thl' (Hlkcrs making out this cel'tlftcate wel'e blind, ignorant. 01' ('al'(~less, as there ('ould be no other excuse for failure to fill tlWSI' ulllnks.

Desiring to put tile most favorable construction on their adS, the l'ommlttl'e Is led to ul'lil'\'(' thnt thl'~' are in need of the servlees of an oculist, FOllr Lodgl's state they ha,oe uo 1'1'11101.' personal properly. As they !'eIWrl, llavJng ~H,:'WI:',:!(; cash, and outstanding- dues of only $1;:;.00, the,\' are evl: dently ahlf' to ('are for themselves, but the "wonder still grows" how they, and the sl'venteen who failed to allSWl'1' thp question, ('ollfer J)e~rel's without any "per~ollal property."

I )np of IllesI' seventeen ).odg-ps l'eIH)J.'( ing no rl'al lIl' pl'l'soual llropl'l't~路, l'o. l:W, l'epoI路ts inslIl'Unce of :q;IO.OO; anothel.'. :'\0, 149, $;)00.00 insurance; anotllpr, :'\0. :!:-,;., lj;G:!;).OO insllrulll'p: anothpl.', :'\0. 475, $:!OO.OO insurance,

'I'hl'sl' Lodgl's IIIII-.;t havp IlPpn so impressl'd l>~' thl' last committee's fo1'('ihll' sll~gl'stion on insu1'an('e as to insist upon insurance in any event. "Give us inSIlI'all('p 01' giove us dpllth." This committeI' trusts that. thesl' Lodges and othe!' delinllul'llts will hereafter as carefull~' ousel'vc its suggestion to "Iii I in aI/ hlanks" llnd "make theil' I'et.urns in time." By so doing, some futu1'l' l'ommlttee may be ahle to give the returns a "clean bill of health," and fllifill Ih!' oft-expl'l'ssed hope of Conner Committees on Chart.ered Lodges, Hespe('tfully snumitted, FHANCIS A. LEACH, ALFRED H. WHITE. (;. T. TWYMAX, I. V. McMILLAN, GEO, F. ROGI':RS, .TNO, w, KEP:'\ER. n. \Y, ,108LY:,\, Committee,

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS.

H. W. Bro. Louis Moller, Chairman, made the following report for the Committee, 'which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted MaBons of the State of Missouri:

Your Committee of Accounts submits the following report: We have examined" the cash account of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer and have found them correct, with proper voucheTS for receipts and payments. .

The balance on hand September 16, 1907, Is $41,062,95, and 'is on deposit at the St. Louis Union ~rust Com'pany, In the name of this Grand Lodge.

Th拢' Grand Treasurer's report agrees' with the Grand Secretary's statement, and Is c o r r e c t . ' .

The following Is the financial statement for the 16. 1907: I?INA~CIAL STATE:\lE:\T.

~real'

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RECEIl'TS.

Balance, September !ri, 190&. cash...................

Back dues collected, 1906 : $220 Five Charter fees, 1906............................. 100 :\ine Charter fees, 1907............................. 180 ~ine Dispensation fees, 1907 " ,............ 270 !<'l'om defunct Lodges ,......... 201 Rent. Hyland Lodge Hall........................... 12 Sale old furniture.................................. 14 Cash, Rtrafford Lodge, ~o. 路H17 (arrested)............ 50 St. Louis Board of Helief, 5 lots Bellefontaine. . . . . . .. ;-;0 Petition L. A. Larimore, restoration............................... .,-, Petition Wm. Brackney, restoration 3 . Petition W. E. Borthick, restoration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. I:!

Rebate, mlleage and per diem account, R. K L. Smith..

4 Intel'est on deposits, Sept. 1, 1906, to Sept. 1, 1907 ... , 131

$3R.:WO 4:!

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$39,630 68 43,538 00

Grand Lodge dues, 1907, up to and including Sept. 16..

Total

Pay roll, Grand Lodge, 1906 $ 5,807 One-half dues, 1906, paid to !\1nsonie I1ome........ 20,732 Expenses, Grand :\laster ,.................... 1,000 Printing Proceedings, 1906 1,481 Charity ..... ,..................................

57;) Salat'y, Grand ~ecretary 2,500 SalaQ', Gl'and Lecturer 2,250 8alal'y, Foreign Correspondent ,.........

500 Printing, postage, stenographic work and incidentals. 1,500 Rent. Gra~d Seeretary's office , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,040

1,270 26

$83,168 68

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Past Grand Master's Jewels (24) . 2,400 00 Salary, Grand Treasurer .........•..........•....

200 00 Salary, Grand TIler ...........•....•.....••..... ' 150 00 Funeral expense, Allan McDowell .

400 16 Funeral expense, Mrs. George Frank Gouley .

126 10 Floral emblem, funer~l Mrs. John D. Vincll .

8 00 Refunded Forest Park Lodge, by order Grand Lodge ..

402 59 Refunded Berlin Lodge, No. 378, by order Grand Lodge 32 35 Appropriation for expenses, 1906 .

373 00 Expense, Grand Lodge Session, 1906 .

284 85 Premium' on bonds .

150 00 Monument to Thomas C. Ready, P. G. M •..........

100 00 Desk .

50 00 Expense, Committee RevIsion By-Laws, 1907 .

42 80 Balance on hand September 16, 1907..........

Fraternally submitted, LOUIS MOLLER, W. T. LAMKIN, O. A. LUCAS, A. F. BRAUN, C. J. BLACKBURN, W. K. SPINNEY, .T. W. BARKLEY,

$42,105 73 $41.062 95

OommUtee.

REPORT OF SP~C"AL COMMITTEE ON SUSPENSION OF WORSHIPFUL MASTER OF HAZELWOOD LODGE NO. 459.

R. W. Bro. E. E. Codding, Chairman, made the following report for the Special Committee appointed to consider the charge of unmasonic conduct preferred against Bro. A. L. Williams, suspended W orshipflll Master of Hazelwood Lodge, No. 459, which was adopted: To the Most Worsh4pful Grand Lodue A. F. and .4.. M. of the State Of Missouri:

We, your committee, appointed to investigate the charge of unmasonlc conduct preferred against Bro. A. L. Wllliams, Worshipful Master of Hazelwood Lodge, No. ,459, of Seymol1l'. Mo., beg leave to submit the following: STA'.rEMENT. The charge specifies that on or about August 17, 1906, and on other day. and times, at the Town of Seymour, Bro. A. L. Williams, then Worshlpfol Master of Hazelwood Lodge, No. 459, did associate with women of low repute and did frequent their houses, In violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal 'and disgrace of the Mas'onlc Fraternity.

Your- committee has carefully read the evidence submitted In the case, and also examined Bro. A. J~. Wllliams, Bro. T. S. Bruton, the present Worshipful Master of Hazelwood ,Lodge, No. 459, and Bro. Chas. Dewhurst,

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Past Master of the sam(> Lodge. We find that while Bro. Williams may have been Indiscreet In his actIons, there Is not enough evidence to sustain the charge. We therefore recommend that the charge be dismissed.

Fraternally submitted, E'. E. CODDING, Ohatrman, ALFRED A. EICKS, H. P. S. BURKE, A. F. BRAUN, D. W. FARMER,

Oornmtttee.

ADDITIONAL PER DIEM FOR CERTAIN COMMITTEES.

M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn moved that as the Chairman of the Committees on Chartered Lodges and on Mileage and Per Diem had been here for three days prior to the present session of this Grand Lodge, working on their respective reports, that these Chairmen be allowed three extra days' compensation.

The same was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 4 :10 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 8 o'clock this evening, and the Grand Master announced that the special order of business would be the exemplification of the work in the Third Degree, under the direction of the Grand Lecturer.

SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION. WEDNESDAY, September 25, 1907.

The Grand ,Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 8 o'clock by M. W. Bro. David M. Wilson, Grand Master, the other Grand Officers being in their respective stations. Prayer was offered

by R. W. Bro. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

EXEM PLIFICATION OF WORK.

The Grand Master announced that the special order of busi. ness for the evening was Exemplification of Work in the Third Degree. He then placed the Grand Lodge under the direction

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of R. W. Bro. J. R. }lcLachlan, Grand Lecturer, who exemplified the work of the entire Third Degr:ee, assisted by the other Grand Officers. At 10 :10 P. YI. the Grand Lodge was C.\LLED FROM L.\B(m ul1tii 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

THIRD DAY-.MORKING SESSION.

THURSDAY, September 26, 1907.

The GralHl.Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 o'clock by M. W. Bro. John T. Short, Grand l\:Iaster-elect, assisted by the other Grand Officers. Prayer was offered by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. "i'/Iiller, Grand Chaplain. The minutes of the several, sessions of yesterday vv'ere rearl and approved.

THIRD READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.

The several proposed amendments to the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge were read a third time by the Grand Secretary.

COMMITTEE ON OFFICES FOR THE GRAND SECRETARY.

The Grand Master announced the appointment of :\1. V\~.

Bros. A. l\L Dockery, E.F'. Allen and Campbell \Vells. as members of the Special Committee in the matter of securing new quarters for the Grand Secretary, to act in conjunction with a similar committee from the Grand Commandery and Grand Ro}"al Arch Chapter, or to act inrlepenrlently if the latter. two fail to act.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON D. D. G. M. REPORTS.

\V. Bro. G. G. Wright presenterl the following report for the committee, which was adopted: To the Grand J,r)(lgc

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.i/lriCHt, f't'ec and AGceptcd Masons of the Statl'

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Jlis80uri:

Your Committee on Reports of D. D. Grand Masters sumbit the following report: Fifty-one of the fifty-six Deputies have l'eported to '[fie (~rand Master, which is a ~ratifylllg Increase over the record of last year. These reports

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show that a progressive spirit prevaUs in nearly alI parts of the State, Many of the reports are models of excelIence, but others are voluminous, and show a lack of appreciation of what should be embodied in such reports, thereb~' entailing unnecessary labor, not onl)' on the part of the Deputies, but also on the part of the Committee. To correct this fault we recommend that a blank form be furnished the D. D. (~rand ~fasters. on whkh to make their reports.

Va~ious excuses are assigned by D. D. Grand ~Iasters fOI' failllr.. to visit the Lodges in their Districts. \Ve earnestly urge the Importance of fl'equent vIsttg by Deputies to the Lodges in their Districts..

We. reeommend that the D. D. Grand Masters Impress' upon the Worshipful Masters of their respective Districtg the importance or opening their Lodges pl'omptI~· at the designated hour for su(;h meetings.

It appearing from the reports of some of the Deputies that excessive drinkIng is treated as a tl'1vlal ol'l'ense by some Lodges, we recommend that the D. D. GI'and )Iasters be I'equlred to notify the Subordinate Lodges in their respective Districts that they must comply stl'lctly with the Masonic law In regard to this practice.

Fraternally snbmitted.

A CRTI:" L. JIcHAI': . .JoUX DEVLIX, .(~. (~.

WRIGHT.

.1. C. LAl;GI-ILIX. W. E. W AMl'LBH. COllllllittn:.

H. W. Mro..John JI. Doran. of the First I>lstl·il't. reports as follows: On December 10. 190G. I inspected. approved. and In the evening dedleated the haII of Hiram Lodge. :"0. 362, at Kahoka. aeeording to ancient forms and usages.

On January 10. ]!l07, I Instituted SL Fr:lnl'isville Lodge. l'. D .. at 8t.

Franelsville. Aftel' the Lodge was Institutl'd BrotlH'r McDaniel and I drilled the Brethren in the unwritten work fOI' two 01' three hours.. and I learn il'om him that he has instructed them several times since.

March ]8, 19 and 20. I held a School of Inlo'truetlon with Gothic Lodge. ::'\0. 43G, at Alexandria. and had a very gopd attendance at each session.

I have visited the Lodge once In company with the GI'and Lecturer, and wag pleased to note theft· progress. TheY'rent their hall. He('ords .weII kept.

I visited Gorin Lodge, 1\0. 72, at its I'egular meeting. in June, 1907. and assisted in conferring the Degree of Mastel' Mason on one candidate. This Lodge is very enthusiastic, and the officers ure quite proficient In both the monitorial and the unwritten work.

August 17, 1907, in company with a numb!'I' of the Brethren f ..om ~Iem­ phis Lodge, I visited Rutledge Lodge. install~d the officers, and as!:'lsted in conferring the ~f. M. Degree on one eandldate, after whleh T gave them in· struction in the work unW midnight. This Lodge has been doing good work dnring the past yeaI'. since it received its. Charter, and is composed of some of the best men to be found in any country. '.rhey rent their hall and furnitlue, and their books are well kept.

During the year I have visited all the Lodges in my District, ~xeept Queen City and Revere. Masonry never seemed so prosperous as at the present time. I have written a personal letter to eaeh of the Lodges in the Distril't.

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calling their attention to the necessity of transmitting their reports and dues in accordance with the laws of the Gr'and Lodge, and tr'ust there will be no delinquents this year: R. W. Bro. Edward Higbee, of the Second District, reports as follows: My report as D. D. Grand Mastel' of the Second Dlstr'ct is very brief. I have visited as many of the Lodges in this District as my time would permit, assisted in the work, examined the records, given advice when called upon, answered correRpondence, advised Lodges to keep their halls and furniture insured, and, in one Instance. at your request, inquired into a case of gross infl'actlon of Masonic law In a neighboring District, which resulted in charges being preferred, and the expulsion of the accused.

As a rule. I find.. the W. M.s well informed and zealous. I have ur'~ed all 'Lodges to pI'omptIy make rl'ports .and rl'miUances of Grand Lodge dues.

R. W. Bro. John C. Senate, of the Third District, reports: January 10, 11 and 12, held SchOOl of Instruction with Putnam Lodge, Xo. 190, and assisted in con'ferrlng the Degree of M. M. .January 14, 15 and 16, held School of Instruction with Lucerne Lodge.

Xo. 394. and assisted in conferring the i.'. C. and M. M. Degrees.

January 24, 25 and 26, held School of Instruction with Hartford Lodge.

Xo. 171; inspected, approved. and on the afternoon of the 26th, dedicated their new hall.

January ~9, 30 and 31, held School of Instruction with Green City Lodge.

No. 159.

February:.:!:.:!, visited Galt Lodge, No. 42~, assisted in conferring the K A. Degree on five candidates, and the M. M. Degree on one.

March 5, 6 and 7, held School of Instruction with Pollock Lodge, No. 34~. ~larch 8, visited Galt Lodge. No. 423, and assisted In conferring the F. C. Degree on five candidates.

March 21, 22 and 23, held School of Instruction with Winigan Lodge, No. 540, and assisted In conferring the M. M. Degree.

March 25, 26 and 27. held School of Instruction with l~nlonvIlle Lodge.

2'00. 210: assisted in conferring the F. C. Degree.

March 29, accompanied by the officers of Sellman Lodge, No. 126, visited Kovln~er Lodge, No. 583; conferred M. M. Degree on three candidates.

May H, visited Galt Lodge, No. 423, assisted in conferring the M. M. Degree on four candidates, May 29, in compliance with a Dispensation Issued by your order, I convened a Grand Lodge in the hall of Lucerne Lodge, No. '394, and .laid the corner-stone of the new M. E. Church, according to Masonic usages.

June 14, visited Galt Lodge, Xo. 423, and assisted In conferl'ing the M. M. Degree on three candidates.

July 6, accompanied by the officers of Seaman Lodge, No. 126, visited Biswell Lodge, No. 510; conferred the )1. M. Degree. \ August 23, visited Galt Lodge, No. 423; assisted .In conferring tlle M. M. Degree.

While the attendance was not as good as on former visits, yet am pleased to report the Lodges doing considerable work, the officers and members enthusiastic, and last but not least, have had nothing during the year to mar the peace and good fellowship that prevail among the Craft.

R. W. Bro. D. M. Foster, of the Fourth District, reports: I have only visited Laredo, Princeton and Ravanna. The Brethren are taking a good

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Interest In the work. The Grand Lecturer was at Princeton in February.

The attendance was as good as ('ould have bel'n expected, owing to much slekness there. t R. W. Bro. T. A. Dunn reports f0r the Fifth District, as follows: Owing to the fact that R, W. Bro. J. H. Prentiss, appointed D. D. Grand Mastel' for the Fifth District at the last Grand Lodge session, was stricken with paralysis, on the 9th of December, 1906, by which he was rendered helpless and entirely unable to attend to any business of any kind, the Fifth District has been without a duly accredited D, D, Grand Master and District Lecturer fOl' the past year. Brother Prentiss' amiction terminated fatally on Wednesday, September 18, 1907. Such matters as pertained to him as D. D. Grand )Iaster have been turned over to me by the family from time to time, with the request that I look after them for Brother Prentiss; all of which was done to the best of my abillty.

The condition of the Fifth District Is vel'y good, with' the exception of Cainsville Lodge, No. 328, located at Cainsville, Mo. They lost their hall a couple of years ago, with all their equipments, including theirChal"ter. The Charter has been duplicated, but the Lodge has never done much good since. ' So far as I know the other Lodges are making progress.

H. W. Bro. John W. Barkley, of the Sixth District, reports: On October 1:!. I went to Berlin and dedicated and consecl'ated the hall of Berlin Dodge, :\0. 378, and set them at work .under Chal·ter. I have corresponded with l'Ver;r Lodge In the District, and visited sevel'al of them. By request of T .

•\.. Dunn, Lecturer of the Fifth District, I held a three days School of Instl'Uction for Hatfield Lodge, No. 395; attendance very light; Interest good.

Thts Lodge seems to be in a faillng condition.

U. W. Bro. I. V. McMillan, of the Seventh District, reports the fourteen Lodges in this District are all in a flourishing condition and doing BOod wOl'k, harmony prevaillng among them.

In February, a State Grand Lodge of Instruction was held In Maryville, pl'esided over by the Grand Master, and Instructed by the Grand Lecturer.

On consultation with the District Lecturer and others, this meeting having been so generally attended and successful, it was not deemed necessary to hold other Lodges of Instruction this year, and none have been held.

On February 23, I conducted the removal of Ravenwood Lodge, No. 201, and publicly dedicated the same. The Brothers of this Lodge have built a fine new hall, second story, of brick. The building replaces. one recently burned there, and the same Is fully paid for.

May 4, 1907, I dedicated a new hall for Graham Lodge, No. 289. This hall is leased for a term of years at a nominal rent, and is a splendid home fOl' ·the Brothers. It is the second story of a brick building.

li. W. Bro. C. L. Evans, of the Eighth District, reports: I am pleued to :3ay that Masonic conditions are good In this, the Eighth District. J have been able to visit but few of the Lodges, but have tried to keep In close touch with them. '.rhere was a little frIction in one of our Lodges last year, but the present Master informs me he had the Brethren meet, adjust their dUferences as Masons should, and the Lodge has taken on new life. With the exception of being requested to install officers, I have not been called on to perform any official work this year. Under the direction of R. W. Bro. J. H. McLachlan, a Lodge of. Instruction was held In OregQn Lodge, No. 139, f(l(' three days, January 31 and February 1 and 2. I notified the Worshipful

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)Ia~ters of all Lodges, several of whom attended, and quite an interest wa", manifested. Unless all signs fall, you can look for quite an increase In the Masonic family in the northwest corner of the State during the comln~ yea I'.

R. W. Brotl Geo. Rees. of the ='Iinth Dlstrid, reports: The Lodges have done much work, about a~ much this year as in the most prosperous yellr of the past; the work seems to have heen a little better done. the attendance a little better. the dues collected l\ little closer, and harmony universally prevails. In my visits among the ('raft I have found much cause for (·on· gratulat ion. and little to criticise. I would, however, like to oft'er a SUJ!:~estion. :\!any of the J-odges in the country do not meet as early as they ~hould.

It is frequently past !l o'clock bl'fOl'e the~' open.

I ean not help thinking that an earlier opening would encoura~e larger attendance. Thl're has been a noticpablp Improvement in the psoterl(' work.

The )Iasonlc bodies of ~t, .10seph having determined to move to new (IUartel'S in the Scottish Rite Cathedral. 1 dedlcatpd the new hall to the York Rite on the 1st of April Insl. and all the York Rite bodies meet then> at present, 'I'h~' three Lod~es. two Chapters. two Commanderies. Council and ~hrine han> devised a plan to build a ~lasonk Temple in the ]'I'sldentlal pari of this rity: wit h this end in view a )!Ilsoui(' Temple Association has !lPPIl in('orpol'ated, and the 'dlft'erent bodies have contrlhuted about lS17.200, and a lot has been hou~ht and paid for, Rud there are about *la,OOO in the tl·eas\ll·~·. and a plan is OIl foot h~' whieh w(' hopp to se('\Il'e till' funds to compl,",' the hall.

I have ,not been called upon fOI' any slwl'ial duties. but have vl~ited Lod~es. ('onfel'l'ed Deg-rees. Illstrueted !Ind ill!ita IIpo offi(~(lr!':. ann advi~ed along: Ilnps when it was not ne('essar~' to refel' to rOll. R. \Y. Hr{~, II. F. Lawl'en('e. of the 'l'pnth Histt'id. reports: I hayl' visited several of the Lod~es in this llistJ'id. and neal1y all are doll1~ good wo,k.

I have asslstpd in the Wdl'k whpnevpr time and opportunitr pl'rmitted. and I think peaee and hannoll,\' IH'p"ail throu~hout tlw Di;;trict.

R. 'V. Bro. W. .1. Craven. of the Eleventh IHstl'i<'t. reports the ('o!ltlitill!l of )Illsonl'Y in the Eleventh Hi!itl'id is g'ood. With two pxeeptions. the Lor!gl's own their property. All til(' halls hut onl' al'l' hl'ick. A majority of flIP Lod~l's {'arry tire insurancp. and ha\'(> snug halan('\,s in their tl'easnries.

On a('('ount of sickness In my famil~' I have been able to do but lin]·' the Lod~es, hut hr pel'sonal talk~ and correspondence ha YI' Iwpn In touch with thp Craft of the Ili!':triet. Am glad to l'epol'! no <.\iSSl'ilslons, but peael> and h81·mon~·. I havp bel'l1 ('ailed upon for several intel'pr,,tat ions of thl' laws. !lone of which WI'I'P in an~' \vay trOUblesome 01' ('omp]i('aled. \'isltln~ alllon~

(;rand I.e <'I 1\1'1'1' :\leLadllan. al-\sistell hy Illstl'il'l Lecturel' Boh"tel', l'il1'l~" in the yeal' held a lJistrict Lodgl~ of Instl''1etion at Liberty Lod~l'. )io, ;{l.

I)n a('{'ount of bu~iness enga~elllent;; Twas unahle to attend. but fl'om I'epol'ts, mueh g:ood resulted.

On February :!S, )!arcl( 1 and :!. I was with Brothel' Bolstel' In a ~l'!\t)lll of InstnH'tion with Clay Lodge, )io, :!07, Excelsior Springs. The attendanl'p was light, but much good aeeomplished. I also Instal lied the otfkers of ('Iay Lod~e, ~o, :!07. December 2n, 1906.

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R. W. Bro. Reuben Barney. of the Twelfth District, reports that all Lodges have suitable Lodge furniture, although in two or three the furniture Is not In abundance, and they could use more to advantage. '.rhe visit of the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer was much apprecIated, and accomplished much good, and I desire to thank them for their timely and welcome Grand Lodge of Instruction. FinancIally, the l.odge$ in my Distrtet are In good condition. They are wotklng well and then' has been less friction among thelp than for a number of years.

All Lodges have sent [n their returns for the year.

R. W. Bro. C. C. BIgger. of the Thirteenth ~lstl'lct, repol路ts: I have visited most of the Lodges of the District. and it affords me pleasurl' to report that I have found them generally in a prosperous condition, pl'~\('e and harmony prevalI1ng. All their halls are In good condttton, well' adapted for Masonic purposes, provided with ample and proper furniture. I found the records of all the I.odges kept in a systematic manner, meetIn~s regularly and punctually held, a good attendance at each meeting, and business dispatched promptly, and in accordance with the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge and ~Iasonlc usages. It was gratifying to find a commendable zeal, on the part of the officers and members of the varIous Lodges, to' fUlly inform themselves of the laws and usages of the Fraternity, and to follow them stl'lctly.

A splendId State Lodge of Instruction was held at Marceline, the Grand ~Iaster presiding, and the work in charge of the Grand Lecturer.

There was ll. good attendance, much Interest manifested. and good progress made b~' those In attendance. ~iuch good has resulted, and J find a general desire on the part of the Brethren to reach a high standard in the work of conferring Degrees.

In obedience to your lJispensation, I had the honOl' to inspect, dedir-atp and superintend the removal of DO('kery Ludgl'. ~o. 32:1, to itH new hull.

This Lodge has been at much expense in pl'oviding themselves with a largl', commodious hall, and ha"e furnished It with elegant new furniture.

I find a general spirit of prosperity prevailing among the Lodges thl'Ollghout the District, and the future looks bright.

R. W. Bro. S. R. Wood, of the Fourteenth Distl'1et, reports: I have visited only foul' out of the twelve Lodges In the District, but have been in correspondence or conversed with members of every Lodge, and can say they are working harmoniously.

I have held Schools of Instruction at Atlanta and Bevier; both were very well attended.

Have assisted In confel'l'inK Degrees and eondueting funerals, also glwn much private Instru~tIon, R. W. Bro. Frank W. Smith, of the Fifteenth Distrtet, reports: I have visited nearly all the Lodges during the year. The Brethren have extended to me a courteous greeting, and by invitation I have held several Lodges of.

Instruetlon, assisted In conferring Degrees, and given private Instruction.

R. W. Bro. J. R. McLachlan' came to Palmyra, October 1;;, Hi and 17. and did good work In this I.odge. On one of these nights nearly one hundred of the Brethren of the, Iiannibal Lodges attended.

I also attende'd the State Lodge of Instruction at Hannibal, September 5, ~ and 7, just passed, and was pleased with the work. and the future Ilosslbilities of these Lodges.

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On October 25, I constituted and set at work under Chartel' Ewing Lodge, No. 577, at Ewing, Mo., also dedicated and consecrated theh: hall, ably assisted by visiting Brethren of other Lodges. " On November 21, 22 and 23, I held a Lodge of Instruction with LaBelle Lodge. No. 222, at LaBelle, where I met not only some brIght young Masons, but also a large number of old and venerable Masons, many of whom attended all the sessIons.

'On November 26, I visited HannIbal Lodge, No. 188, and assIsted in Degree wOI路k. I again noticed the number of vIsIting Masons from this and other Grand Jurlsl!lctions, and because 'of thIs I hope "these Lodges will become more proficIent In the wOl'k than at present. Cities located at almost the eastern gateway to the State sltould be well Informed In the Ritual,. so that strangers from othE"r States may recE.'ive good Impressions of the work.

On February 6 and 7, I held a Lodge of InstructIon with Wyaconda Lodge.

No. 24, at LaGrange, with gratifying results.

On April 17 and 18, I held a Lodge of Instruction with LewIstown I.odge. ~o. 494, at LewIstown, Mo. This Lodge shows a steady Improvement in the work, and will soon become one of the banner Lodges of the DIstrIct. R. W. Bro. Geo. E. Mayhall. of the SIxteenth DIstrict, reports: I have not made as many official visits during the past year as I intended. but I have kept in pretty olose touch with all the Lodges In the DIstrict. and know what has been done, and bow It has been done. Witb few exceptions the Lodges in the Sixteenth DistrIct are in good working condItion. Candor compels me. however, to say that there are two or three Lodges in the' District that ought to have instruction In the ritualistic work.

I did not call a District Lodge of Instruction durIng the past yeal路. However, a State Lodge of Instruction, which I attended, was beld in LouisIana, in thIs DistrIct, on May 6, 7 and 8, wblch was attended by delegates from several Lodges In the DIstrIct. Tbis State Lodge of Instl'Uction was a very successful one.

R. W. Bro. Tbomas F. Hurd, of the Seventeentb DIstrict, reports: I have vIsited most of tlie Lodges In this District, and find everythIng harmonIous: and in most all of the Lodges Masonry Is growing In spIrIt and in numbers.

No questions of great Importance have been Pl'opounded during the year.

Tbose that were asked were easlIy answered by referring the inquirer to sections of our Book of Constitutions and By-Laws.

On the 30th day of April, 1907. I organized and set to work Stoutsville Lodge, at Stoutsville, Mo., under Dispensation, and although tbis Is a very young Lodge they are thorough In the work. and are growIng fast, having raised four since they were set at 'Work. They are thoroughly harmonIous and euthuslastic. conferrIng the three Degrees In a most credItable manner.

All the Lodges in this DistrIct are growing In numbers. ParIs UnIon I..odge, No. 19, at Paris, Mo., has expended thIs summer in the neighborhood of .$1,400, in repairing their hall and buying costumes, furniture. etc., until I thInk they are now one of the best equipped Lodges in the State. On thE" whole, I am highly pleased with the State of the Craft In this District.

R. W. Bro. H. A. Hatfield, of the Eighteenth DistrIct, reports: Another year has rolled around, and we have passed through a very prosperous year.

I am glad to be able to report to you that the several Lodges In the EIghteenth DIstrIct are all In good condition, and have all added to their membership list thIs year. I have visIted all the Lodges, and In most cases in complln~' with H. W. Bro. 'Val ton. District Lecturer.

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conferring Degrees, and instructed the Brethren In the work, and counseled the Lodges as to the laws and usages of Masonry. The halls are all.. In good condition and well furnished, with the exception of Cairo Lodge, No. 486, and they are now repairing same. Peace and harmony prevail throughout the Dlstrict,and the future Is bright for Masonry.

R. W. Bro. G. W. Rucker, of the Nineteenth District, reports as follows: I have visited all the Lodges but two, and some of them a number of times.

They all appear to be In good working order, and most Of them are doing 600d work. Eureka, No. 73, and 'Warren, No. 74, are behind their sister Lodges in the amount of work and attendance, but I think they are waking up. and I hope to be路 able to give a better account of them next yf>ar, R. W. Bro. C. B. Hughes, of the Twentieth District, reports:' I have not been路 called upon to perform any official business other than a trip to Bosworth for .the purpose of Inspecting a hall, and to examine the proposed omcers for a new Lodge, which may be formed at that place. I remained with them three days, Instructing them in the work, so that they may be better prepared when the requisite number of petitioners are obtained.

With the exception of a trial In Hardin Lodge, No. 322, the District. so far as I know, Is harmonious. .. , R. W. Bro. J. P. Tucker, of the Twenty-first District, reports: Few matters of moment have been 1;)rought to me 'in an official capacity this year.

I have visited a路 portion of the Lodges In my District, but have not been able to visit all. Conditions are good, based upon observations made and reports received, and the year has been a fairly prosperous one.

A District Lodge of Instruction was held at Platte City on January 24, 25 and 26, which, owing to the inclemency of 路the weather. was not as well attended as we had hoped, and yet good work was done, and the Craft greatly benefited by the meeting. R. W. Bros. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, and Henry C. Noland, District Lecturer, were both present throughout the meeting, and instructed the Brethreu In the mysteries of the Order.

Receutly, permission was granted to Rowley Lodge, No. 204, at Dearborn, to remove to another building, It having sold Its old building, with a view to the early etectlon of a new one. Being unable to visit Dearborn for the purpose of Inspecting the new hall, I appointed W. Bro. E. K Pumphrey, to lnspect the hall. He performed the service in a very satisfactory manner, reporting to me in writing, under date of July 11, which report I submit herewith.

R. W. Bro. V. F. Boor, of the Twenty-second District, reports that the most noteworthy event In this District was the completion of the new Masonic Temple at Independence. The members of both McDonald and Independence Lodges can not be praised too highly for their enthusiasm and the r~sults accomplished. The Lodges of Kansas City made considerable progress during the year in the matter of raising funds for the erection of a new home for themse!ves at the southeast corner of Ninth and Harrison streets. All of the Lodges in my District, except Raytown, No. 391, will, doubtless, make a good showing. More attention than ever before Is being paid to th.e Degree work, an'd it is, doubtless, on a higher standard today than ever before In the history of Kansas City.

R. W. Bro. R. E. L. Smith, of the Twenty-fourth District, reports: In March, a Lodge of Instruction was held In Trilumlna Lodge, conducted by ute Grand Lecturer, assisted by the Deputy Grand Mastel', Jno. T. Short; this was well attended ~y the Masons of the District. On June 4, the corner-

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stone of the new lIi~h School building was laid with )Iasonic cel'emonies, conduct'ed by Rev. Xenophon Ryland, Past Grand Master. The Lodges are all in a prosperou8 condition, and peace and good fellowship prevail among the ('raft throughout the Distl'ict, so fa l' as I hav(' be('n ahle to ascertain.

H. W. Bro. W. F. ,Johnson. of the Twenty-fifth District. reports: As far as practicable, I have visited the Lodges in my Distrlet, and in the examination of theil' books and I·e(·ords. where I have had occasion to examine the same. hav... found them fairly well kept. Thp attendance in the Lodges of the Distri<'l val·Y. but. on the whole, much interest seems to have been manifested, '1'he state and ('undition uf til<' Lodges are satisfactory. I have had no occasion, officially, to call the attpution of an;\' Lodge to the unmasonic l.'onduet of any of its members.

Acting under the authorlt~· of a Dispensatioll i'ssuNI April 23. 11107, I set Barnett· Lodge. L V., at work.

On the 2()th day of August. I officiated at till' laying of the ('O\'Dl'l'-stone of the lTnlted I'l'eshj-·tel'ian ('hureh, at Huneet on.

H. W. Bro. F. E. Brutoll. of thp Twenty-sixth Pistrict. reports: On February 21, 22 and 2:{, I held School of Instruction with Andent Landmark Lodge, No. 356, at Harrisburg.

'1'he second Lodge of Instruction heid in my District was with Rocheport Lodge, ~o. 67, April 24. 1907. I exemplified the First and Second Degrees.; dosed the Lodge of Instruction on the 25th; went to Columbia, and· laid the corner-stone of the Y. )1. C. A. buildin~. I was asslstl'd by Brothel'S \Yill'lon, Whittle. Bush, Levy. ('onley, Stone and St, ('lair.

I have held two Sehools of Instruction in ('olumbia this ~'ear.

A Lodge of Instruction was held in Cpntr'alia, August :W. ~7 and :.!8.

Blothl'l' )l('Laehlan was pl't'sent and made Ii Kreat impl'Oypmt'nt in the work.

This Lod~l' is hlivin~ all the wOl'k it ean do, and is in Ii good eondition.

I will hold Ii Hehool at Hturgeon, :'\0. 174. ~eptember 11, 12 and] 3. This LodV;p has all the ~ol'k it can do this winter. and is in good eondition.

IL W. BI'I), F. R. .Jesse. of thp Twenty-spventh ])istrlet. rppoI'ts: On (kto[H'1' 12. 1!lOti. I visited Iiouston Lodge. ::\0. :-,HO. and set the Lo(}ge at \\'ol'k under its (,hal'tt'r. ~l'anted them at thp last met'ting of the Grand Lodg... This Lodge is stai'ting off well. They have had several npw members, and. ht'>.t of all. they al'e doing the work l'ight. and while thl'y arp the youngest. Lodge in my Dlstriet. they are also' the best-post.ed In tbe work.

On the 31st day of Odober, 1906, I Yisited Shaml'Ol'k Lodge. ~o. ;-IS:;. amI set. the Lod~e at work undpi' Its Charter. This f.odge is also duin~ good wOl'k! :\-1. W. Hro. A. S. Houston assisted me Oil both the above occasions. have heen able to visit. only tt'll of the foul'tP(>n Lodges in my Distrlet. Was unable to visit. the others on lH'('ount of hnslnpx:-:. The LodgPl'l In my Ilistrict art' ill a flourishing eundltioll,

H. W. Rl'O, ,J. Eo Reeds. of t.he Twenty-eighth IHstrlet. report:-:: I have visited all the Lodgt's in thf~ lIil'ltl'i<-t. with one exeeption. and tind them in a fairly prosperous and healthy ('ondition, as to wOI·k. tinanees lllld the general observance and practicp llf the prinl'iples and tenets of I!'repmasonry.

The reeords. gpnerally Bpeaking. are fairly well kpJlt. In some instanees I have suggested II. few changes. Thl' perl'entage of attendance is fair. and a majority of thl' Lod~t's I'lll'ely. if eYer, fail of II (1uOl'um. In somt" L()d~es

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(;rl.,wold Lodge. ~o. 178. at Hplltlower. is in a pl'Ol!lpet·ous condition. T~y do not own their haiL but rent thi' sec'Olld story of a frame building. and have It fairly equipped. I have visited these Brethren several.tlmes during thp year. and assisted in eonfarrlnK the llegn>ps. The llnnual Ht. John's day :'p\d)J'ation was given under the auspi<'es of this Lodge. and the BI'ethren ('ertalnly "did themselves proud." ThE're was a lal'ge attendance, with ~I. W. BI'O. A. K Houston presiding at the Ledge r{lOm. who, In his usual forel'ful mnnner. pxpollnCled "Anl'ient ('raft :\Iasonry" in a manner that WllR well J'('('(>lved by all present. .

H. W. Bro. E. A. l<'lueli'meiel', of the Thirtieth District. J'eports: I lin\'p vbdted all the Lodges of the Dlstr!l't. except one, and found their halls in good condltlun, and their rt'eords well kept.

I Informed the SeCl'ctarles whel'eln they needed correction. and feel satisfied the same will be adopted. ('onslderable work has been done. and the tnte spirit of ~\lasonry seems to prpvllll. There" have been two I Lodges of Instl'uctlon held In the DIstrl<'t elm'lug the yeai'. one at Wright City. 'l'hert' have been weekly Lodges of Instruction held at Pa'Jldlngvllle Lodge the greater portion of the year.· On OIlP occasion I visited Wentzville Lodge and assisted in the passing of one ('andldatc. and the raising of two. At this meeting every Lodge in the Dlstl'IN was represented. 'l'he work was well done. and consIderable Interest lIIll nifested.

There have been no speeifie official ads for me to perform during the year.

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Bro. W. A; Clark. of the> Thirty-first District, reports:

With

fpw exeeptlons the Lodges in my fllst"ic,t 31'e prosperons and harmonious and 1\I~'

.n>ar's work as District Veputy (;l'and ~Iaster has iJeen very light. There havp been a few ·cases of Infraction of Masonic law. and one Brother, belongIng to Tipton. ~o. 56, was suspended fOI' six months for unmasonic conduct. I was vresent and pl'eslded at the trial. and feel eertllin that the. Lodge will not iJe materially Injured by tIIP tl'onhlp. The othpl' eases have all hpl'n sa tlsfnctoril): adjusted .

•JelTerson Lodge, 1\0. 4:\. has held weeId~' Lodges of Instl'Uction' during the gl'eater part of the yeaI'. and is in good condition. On ~ecember :!7 SInd :\lllY l) and 10. I held a Lodge of Instl'Uetlon at Tipton. On Febraury 19, \larch 2, and April 26. I was at Califol'llia, and held one-day Instructions. .taklng one Degree at each meeting. H. ,Y. Bro.•Tno-. T. Short held Lodges of Instruction for me 8.t Hickory Hill on Ve('ember 27. :!8 arrd 29, ana at Linn on !\lay 21, 22 and 2:1. During the year I have r.eceived assistance from M. W. Bro. D. M. Wilson, H. W. Bro.•Tno. '1'. Short, R. W. Bro. J. R. MeLlI(,hIan, and M. W. Bro. A. S. Houl!lton, for whicl1 I now return'thanks.

H. W. Bro. G. II. Pike. of the ThirtJ'-second Distl·lct. reports: During tIlt' year just dosing I have visitpd officially all Lf)dge~ in the District, save th,·c'e. weather conditions being- responsible for m~' failure to keep these appointments: arrangements havp been made. however, to visit these points [wfol'e meeting of the nrand Lodge.

I tlnd all the Lodges in a more 01' less prosperous condition; all have had work. which. with one 01' {we. exceptiom~, was fairly well done.

'With one exeeption peaee and harmony prevails thl'oughoui the District. the exception being a dispute over jurisdiction betWt'pn FratPl'naJ. ~o. 36:l. and I'~aRtpr. Xo. :i7;).

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Having received the Charter fOl' Hed Bird, No. 584, I visited Red Bird.

October 27, dedl<;ated the hall, consecrated the Lodge, Installed officers and conferred the E. A. Degree on one. The membership of this Lodge Is made up of good material, and I bespeak for it a bright future. January 19, I as'sisted at the Installation of officers Qf Hope Lodge, No. 251. May 9, I visited Columbia, No. 534. After visiting Union five times, instructing the Brethren in the work, I set Union Lodge U. D. at work on the 18th clay of June; five petitions for the Degrees were recmved. The prospects are that it wlll become one of the strongest Lodges in the District. July 20 I visited Easter, No. 575, and conferred the M. M. Degree. July 26, accompanied by !leveral of the officers and members of Hope, No. 251, I visited Union n. D.. and assisted In conferring the E. A. Degree on two. July 27, I visited }<'ra· ternal, No. 363, and installed officers. August 17, I visited SUllivan, No. 69, and Installed three of the officers. August 23, accompanied by officers and members of Hope, 251, I again visited Union U. D., and assisted in conferring the E. A. and M. M. Degrees. I have written a perS'Onal letter to evel'y Secretary of the District, urging them to have thei.r Grand Lodge returns and dues In th€ hands of the Grand Secretary "on time."

Taking everything into consideration, Masonry is in a healthy condition in this District, and whlle the increase of membership is, perhaps. somewhat slow, nevertheless It is sure.

R. W. Bro, Julius C. Garrell, of the Thirty-third District, reports: I have visited every Lodge in the District, and the large attendance at the various Lodges and the zeal with which the Brethren entered into the work, were to me a grateful surprise. .

I have carefully examined into the business methods of the Lodges, and found the same carried on along most approved lines. Every Lodge seems to be In a fiourishing condition, and on a good financial basis. Delinquent due'! were rare. The records were In general models of neatness and accuracy.

The meetings of the Lodge of Instruction, held every Saturday evening in January and February, under the personal charge of R.W. Bro. W. E. Hoke, were a success, both in point of attendance and in the good accompllshed~ The closing session was held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. on February 23, at which time M. W. Grand Master D. M. WlIson and R. W. Grand Lectur,er J. R. McLachlan honored us With, their presence.

The most important event of the year was the meeting of the State Lodge of Instruction at the Grand Avenue Masonic Temple, on Aprll 24, 25 and 26. '£he Grand Master presided, and the Grand Lecturer had charge of the work.

Prior to the meeting of the State Lodge of Instruction, there had been a gradual Increase of desire among the Brethren to thoroughly master the RHual, and this event marked the culmination of their ambition. The Impetus given for renewed efforts by the thorough course of instruction at these meetings Is felt in every Lodge. All the Brethren earnestly hope that this may become an annual event.

The corn~r-stone of South St. Louis :\'1asonlc Temple, at No. 6818 :\flchigan avenue, was laid on March 9.

The following halls were dedicated: Olive Branch Lodge, No. 576, at No. 812 Olive street, on October 9.

Maplewood Lodge, No. 566. at ~(). 7320 Manchester avenue, St. Louis County, on January 18.

South' St. Louis Masonic Temple. on July 6. (This is the new home of Good Hope Lodge, No. 218. and ('ache Lod~e, ::"0. 416.)

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The following Lodges were consecrated and constitutjld: Forest Park Lodge, No. 1'i78, on October 8.

Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, on October 9.

Much wor.k has been done by the various Lodges. The membership is Increasing rapidly, and the personnel Is of a high standard.

I have visited the' Board of Relief and the Employment Bureau, and can not speak too highly of the beneficent work carried on by these praiseworthy branches. .

In my official visits, I have exhorted all the Brethr~n to ,take .advantage of tbe opportunity offered by the Craftsmen's Club to perfect themselves In the Ritnal. Generally speaking, peace and harmony prevail throughout the District.

R. W. Bro. W. W. Ross, of the Thirty-fifth District, reports: I Installed the officers of Amsterdam Lodge, No. 141, and set them at work under Charter.

I assisted Crescent Hill to bury one of their members. The Lodges In myDistrict all seem to be doing well in the amount. and quality of work done.

R. W. Bro. E. E. Codding, of the Thirty-sixth District, reports:' On August 12, I addressed a letter to the Secretary of each I,odge in the District, requesting information as to the condition of their Lodges. I received replieS' from the Secretaries of ten of the Lodge's. These report'S show that the ten Lodges are in a healthy condition, financially, and the majority show a steady growth.

A District Lodge of Instruction was held at Sedalia, commencing May 30, at which the Grand Master, presided, and the Grand Lecturer had cq.arge of the work. - This Lodge of Instruction has been productive of a great deal of good, as is evidenced by the improvement in the work tn the Lodges that were represented.

Cold Spring Lodge, :Xo. 274, had the misfortune to lose their hall and furniture by fire during the year, but they have gone steadily forward, undismayed by their misfortune, and will soon be again in a home of their own.

The Lodges In this District are in a very satisfactory condition.

R. W. Bro. C. P. Bowden, of the 'rhirty-seventh District, reports: Masonry, In the 'rhirty-seventh District, has prospered during the past year more than any preceding .,ear that has come within my knowledge. There is scarcely a Lodge In the District that has not added to its numbers, and some of the Lodges have been having, work constantly during the entire time.

Peace and harmony have prevailed in this District during the past twelve months. It has been my pleasure to visit a number of the Lodges in the Distri~t, and In every case have been received with the great~t courte8y, and have been made to' feel that Masonry is a true brotherhood of men here.

R. W. Bro. H. T. Wright, of the Thirty-eighth District, reports: May 3, 4, :5 and 6, in company with Brother W. J. McMillen, W. M., Laclede Lodge, No. 83, I visited Macks Creek Lodge, No. 433.

R. W. Bro. Short has very kindly looked after Brumley, No. 203, and Iberia, No. 410. Have visited Conway Lodge, No. 528, and assisted In the work. ' Laclede Lodge, No. 83, of which I am Secretary, has my continual supervl. sion. I regret that I have been unable to visit all Lodges in my District.

R. W. Bro. A. L. McRae, of the Thirty-ninth District, reports: On October 6, 1906, I visited Cuba Lodge, No. 312, at Cuba, and assisted in con路 ferrlng the Third Degree.

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On October 9. 1906. I dedicated the hall. and organized and constituted Equality Lodge. Xo. 497, at !l\ewburg, into a reguiat· Lodge under Chat·ter.

On October 13, 1906. I dedicated the hail. and organized and constltutf'd Belle Lodge, Xo. 37:J, at Belle, Into a regular Lodge under Charter.

On Decen.ber II, I visited Equality Lodge. Xo. 497, and assisted In conferring the Third Degree.

On December 29, 1906, I visited St. .Tames Lodge, Xo. ~:W. at St. James, and Inspected Its new hall, and by direction of the Grand Master I dedicated the new hill I, February 23, 1907.

On January 10, 11 and 12, 1907. I attended the District Lodge of Instruction held for this District, with Cuba Lodge. Xo. :n~. at Cuba, by Grand Lecturer J. R. McLachlan and District Lecturer E. J. Koch.

On July 22, 1907, I visited the Brethren of I..€banon Lodge, Xo. 77, at Stef'lvllie.

On August 8 and 9, 1907. [ visited the Brethren of Salem Lodge, Xo. 225. at Salem.

I have been a regular attendant at the meetings of my own Lodge, Rolla.

No. 213; and on July 8, 1907, Installed the officers for the next year.

It gives me great pleasUl'e to report that ~Ias()nr~' In this District Is In a healthy, and vigorous condition.

R. W. Bro. Chas. E. Pyle, of the Fortieth Dlstrlet, reports: I am pleased to repo;t that all of the Lodges In this Distrlet are' In good condition, and have made substantial gains during the yeat·. I have visited whereve'r my services have been called for. and have kept in tou('h with the Lodges through correspondence and otherwise. As a whole. I am very much gratified at the progress made, and the general condition throughout the District.

R. W. Bt'o. WllIard B. Dunnegan~ of the Forty-first District, reports: I have attended to ail calls made upon, me. Xo serious or difficult matters have been brought to my attention. The usual amount of conespondence with Lodge officers has been conducted, and I have visited Lodges when invited, or where It seemed that a visit was needed.

A District Lodge of Instruction, with the Gt'and Lecturer In chat'ge of the work, was heid at HumansvllIe, which I attended.

Several of our Lodges have made good gains in membership. and progress has been made in the betterment of halls, furnishings and accessories.

Modern Lodge. ~o. 144, especially, Is to be commended for the complete and tasteful manner in whleh it has refurnished Its t·ooms.

Fall' Play I.IOdge, :"lo. 44, Is looking forward to its eariy removal to a' better hall, which it hopes to own in the near future.

R. W. Bro. J. A. Cox. of the l,'orty-thlrd District. reports: During the year I have visited eight of the eleven Lodges In my Dlstrkt. I have held Lodges of Instruction at Lamar, Golden City. Minden, Richards and Sheldon.

I have visited Llbet'al Ilnd installed the officers, I have visited :\lllfot'd. and helped In conferring Degrees. I have answered every cail made on mf'. I have examined the condition of the eight Lodges. that I have visited. and am pleased to report them In a healthy condition. They ail have good furniture, and their finances are In very good condition. Ail of th~ eight Lodges aI'/' doing some work. and some of them are, doing considerable. Golden CIt~· and Sheldon are doing a great deal of work.' Lamar Lodge has a hall In fine condition. The State Lodge of Instruction, at Lamar. June 6, 7 and 8, conducted by the Grand Lecturet·, was well attended.

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R. W. Bro. Frank G. Ade. of the l"orty-fourth District. reports: I have visited nearly all the Lodges In the District during the year. and find them progressing excellently, some of them making a very marked Improvement over the last few years. " October 11. I visited Mineral, No. 471, at Oronogo, also Webb City, ~o.

512, on same date.. and assisted In F. C. Degree.

Janual·y;3. I set Cl'lterlon Lodg-e at work under Dispensation, at Alba.

•January 10, I Installed the officers of' ~nneral Lodge. Ko. 471.

March 7, I attended the State School of Instruction, held by the Grand .Master and Grand Lecturer, at Carthage, and derived much good and Instructron therefrom.

March 12. I dedlrated new hall of Carterville Lodgf', :-.ro. 401. a('c'ol'dlng to Masonic usage, and moved the Lodge Into same. aQd Installed the offi<'ers.

May 27~ I visited Criterion Lodge, e. D., at Alba, and assisted In K A. Degree work.

June 10, 11 'and 12, I attended the State School. of instruction at .Joplln, and I assure you that muc~ good has been "accomplished from t.hese schools, and a great Improvement noted In condu('tlng the business of the Lodges, as well as In the ritualistic work.

R. W. Bro. D. B. Farns~'orth, of the l<'orty-fifth District. reports: The past year has been one of progress and advancement with most of the Lodges In thts District. l';eal'ly all have added good and true men to their numbers, and have Improved In Masonic knowledge and work.

A State Lodge ,of Instruction was held at Springfield, at which the Grand Master presided. and the Grand Lc<'tUI'er was in charge of the work. This meeting was well att.ended, and was very satisfactory to all concerned. We also held our usual S("hool of Instruction In January and February, Brother Lee, our District Lecturer, having charge of the work. The Grand Lodge has laid two corner-liltones In -tbls District during the past year, the first being that of our new )Iasonlc Temple. now just completed. and the' second that of the new State ~ormal School. The Grand )Iaster presided In person at the first. and P. G. Master C. H. Briggs at the second. Both were made important ~fasonlc occasions.

In January I received a Dispensation for a new Lodge, at Duncan, Webster County, and went thel'{~ and Instituted Duncan Lodge. P. D., on January 15. I have been unable to visit this Lodge since It was Instituted, but have an excellent report of It from Brother King, the Worshlp1:lli Master.

I received the Charter, records, and $50.iO In money from Strafford Lodge, No. 497, whvse ('hartel' was arrested a ~'ear ago. and forwarded same to the Grand Secretary.

I have visited various Lodges, Installed officers, examined records, and assisted in 'conferring Degrees.

R. W. Bro. '1'. W. Cotton, of the Forty-seventh _District, reports: Besides the splendid State, Lodge of Instruction held by the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer with Van Buren Lodge, Schools of Inst ruction have been held with Hopewell Lodge, Delphian, and Van Buren Lod~es: also private Instruction has been given several times during the year.

Winona Lodge was moved into their new building, at which time report was made to you. , The Angel of Death has Invaded the ranks of Van Buren Lodge during the year, and two of our oldest. members are no more, Brother Alexander Carter,

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a Charter member, who has held' several official positions in this Lodge, and W. Bro. J. '1'. Crandell, who has been a Mason about fifty years. Both were interred by the Masonic Order.

During the yeal' ten days have been given the Masonic work. 1 am under obligations to W. Bro. J. A. ~aney, of Delphian Lodge, for assistance in the Schools of Instruction.

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R. W. Bro. Ed. Henderson, of the Forty-eighth District, reports: On November 22. 23 and 24, I attended a District Lodge of Instruction, at· Farmington, Mo., held by R. W. Bro. McLachian, assisted by the M. W. Grand Master. Brethren from Ionic, ~o. 154; Sallne, No. 226, and Farmington, - No. 132, were In attendance; also Brother C. E. HIckok, DIstrIct Lecturer of the Forty-eighth District, and Brother R. W. Von Amberg, District Lecturer of the Forty-ninth 'District. Those attending took great interest, and 'became very proficient.

On January 17 and 18, in company with Brother C. E. Hickok, I visited Ionic Lodge, No. 154. for the purpose of holding a Lodge of Instruction.

These meetings were not largely attended, but the enthusiasm of the few who did ~ttend made up, In "8. measure, for the lack of numbers.

Pendleton Lodge, No. 551, having secured quarters in the new I. O. O. F. building at Doe Run, was duly Inspected, and by your orders the Lodge was removed 'to this hall, February 8. Not being abie to go there at the time the Lodge desired to move, I commissioned W. Bro. W. J. Marshall to superintend the moving and dedicate the hall. On March 8, I visited this Lodge and &asisted in conferring the M. M. Degree on one candidate, and on May 11, I again assisted in conferring the M. M. Degree on three candidates. On August 3, I visited Ionic Lodge, No. 154, and assisted in conferring the M. M. Degree on one candIdate. On August 26, by your. order. I moved Bismarck Lodge, No. 41, into a new hall, and dedicated same to Masonry.

I also assisted in conferring the M. M. Degree on one ~andidate at this meeting.

At the request of a number of Master Masons at Leadwood, I have made two trIps to that place to confer with them in regard to the organization of a Lodge U. D. On account of lack of proficiency i withheld my recommendation.

At the request of the Grand Secretary, I wrote the Secretaries of the Lodges in this District, urging that they make their annual returns promptly.

From personal knowledge and information, I find the Fraternity in this District is fairly prosperous and increasing in numbers. The only trouble I have to report is a lack of harmony among the members of ionic Lodge, No. 154, of which you have my report.

R. W. Bro. F. A. Kage, of the Forty-ninth District, reports: Masonry in this District is in excellent condition. I find the Lodg('s are more active than for a num~r of years past, all due to their proficiency in the work.

All Lodges own their halls and carry insurance. The officers, as a rule, are • w~ll qualified and wlIllng to enforce the Masonic law, and all but one have had a substantial growth dnring the year, and are in a prosperous condition financially.

I have been called upon for a few Interpretations of the law, none ot which were in any way troublesome or complicated. On. my visits to the Lodges I have assisted in conferring Degrees.

R. W. Bro. James A. Boone, of the Fiftieth District, reports: My District embraces three large counties and thirteen Lodges. I have vi~ited ('Ight ot

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the Lodges and generally tried to be informed as to the condition of all. So far as I have been able to ascertain; all the Lodges in this District are prosperous, and harmony prevalls.

On October li, 1906, I constituted Illmo Lodge, No. 581, at IUmo, dedicated their hall, installed their officers, and set them at work under their Charter. They started, with favorable prospects. Have ,held Lodges of Instruction at Bertrand, Advance and Charleston, each with fairly good attendance and inter~st. I also attended State Lodge of Instruction on December 3, 4 and 5, at Dexter.

During the year I Inspected the halls for removal of' Charleston Lodge, No. 407, and-Morley Lodge, No. 184.

On the 29th of Aprll instituted Advance Lodge U. D. I also inspected the hall and recommended a Lodge at Blodgett, but too late tor Dispensation' this ye~r.

The Order is growing' in this District,and I think a renewed Interest In the work is manifest among the Brethren.

R. W.. Bro. Henry Schroeder, of the Flfty路first District, reports: Held School of Instruction at Four Mlle Lodg,e, No. 212, each Monday night during the month ot March. Was well attended and Brethren are well up in the

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June 18, visited Caruthersville Lodge, No. 461, and assisted in FIrst, Second and Third Degree work.

June 24, visited Malden Lodge, No. 406, assisting in conferring a First Degree and installing, their officers.

August 28, visited Hayti Lodge, No. 571, and conferred Second Degree.

August 29', 30 and 31, held a three-day School of Instruction at Portageville Lodge, No. 166, which was well attended, and the Brethren were well up in the work when I left them.

Have visited most of the Lodges In my District, and complied with every demand made upon me by the Craft. Generally speaking, all r.odges are In a prosperous condition and fairly well up In tlre work.

Held School of Instruction at Hayti three days. Held three sessions each day, morning, afternoon and night. Was only able to路 get Brother Adams, W. M. of the Lodge, and one other Brother out In day time, and only seven first and second night, and' only three of their members the third night. This Is a very, weak Lodge, and has done little the past year. They have not yet installed their officers elected In June. Have not been able to get them together to do it. This Is the worst Lodge I have in my District, but have hopes that it will come out this coming year, as they are taking In some young material, and seem to be very enthusiastic. Brother Adams deserves great credit for the zeal he has displayed In trying" to hold the Lodge together; and路 was personally greatly bene,fited by the three days' school, but otherwise the school was of little benefit to other members of the Lodge.

R. W. Bro. W. W. Martin, of the Fifty-second Dl~trlct, reports: I have visited most of the Lodges in my District during the year, and han heard good news from all of them. Am well pleased with the outlook. It has been a pleasure to me to answer all calls made upon me.

This District had the pleasure of -a State Lodge of Instruction, held In Doniphan, December 6,路7 and 8th. ' The attendance was very good, four of the six Lodges being represented. This was the means of a great deal of good: an Inspiration'to a more thorough knowledge o' the Ritual.

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The Lodges in this District al'e inclined to be slack in dlscipllne. I have urged the necessity for this wherever I have visited. Drunkenness is the common ol'fense, and the inclination is to always show mercy. The feeling seems to be prevalent that mercy is more in harmony with the teachings of ~Iasonry than justice.

I have done considerable work dUl'ing the year in giving instruction: the Lodges are becoming more proficient, and a gl'eater interest is being taken in the Ritual.

R. W. Bro. A. T. Hollenbeck, of the Fifty-third District, reports: A Lodge of Instruction was held at West Plains, presided over by R. W. Bro. W. W, Martin, D. D. G. M., assisted by R. W. Bro. W. J. Zorn, D. L., of this DistI'ict, wh!ch was reasonably well attended.

Koshkonong Lodge, at Koshkonong, Mo., by a singular coincidence, was left with neither Master nor Wal'dens, and was granted a Dispensation to elect officers, at which election and the subsequent installation, I presided.

A healthy growth is noted throughout the Distric路t.

R. W. Bro G. J. Vaughan, of the Fifty-fourth District. I'eports: On October 17, 1906, I went to I<'orsyth, Mo., opened a Specific Grand Lodge, and laid the corner-stone of the new l'resbytet:ian College at that place. About the 15th day of December, 1906, I 'went to Branson, Mo., and Instructed the Craft in opening路 and closing the Lodge, and conferring the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry for the purpose of organizing a Lodge 0. D. at that place.

On the 7th day of Jfinuary, 1907, I returned to Branson, and organized a Lodge at that place. Will further state that peace and harmony prevail throughout my entire District.

R. }V. Bro. H. I. Bradford, of the Fifty-fifth District, reports: I have been called upon very few times during the year fOI' an opinion regarding the law. There was nothing of a serious charactet, and I simply referred them to the Constitution and By-Laws.

As far Its I know peace and hal'mony prevail throughout the District.

The worst thing that I find in this District to demorallze us is that some of the Lodges have members that do not drink enough water a~d too much whiskey fOI' their' own good and that of the Order_Some of the Lodges aredoing considerable work, and some are doing comparatively nothing.

March 9, I inspected the new 路hall at Crane. I found that Crane Lodge, No. 519, had erected and furnished a well-planned and commodious hall. I returned on JUly 4, and dedicated their hall at night, and was with the Brethren a considerable part of the day. I have visited about half of the Lodges, and have tried to keep in touch with all of them. I wrote every Lodge in the District, asking them to be sure and get their reports for the year made out aod sent In within the time limit. Generally speaking, the Craft is doing fairiywell, and it is to be hoped that improvements wlll be made wh~re they a~e needed.

R. W. BI路O. J. M. Z. Withrow, of the l<'ifty-sixth District, reports: On July 18, I wrote to all of the Lodges in my District to make their report and pay their Grand Lodge dues as early in August as possible. Most of the Lodges are doing i:ood work. Peace and harmony prevail.

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INCORPORATION PAPERS' OF THE MASONIC HOME.

M. W. Bro. A: M. Hough moved that inasmuch as the Brethren throughout the State are lacking in exact information as to the 'manner of incorporation, methods and manner of support, of the Masonic Home of Missouri, and are unaware of the fact that it is incorporated separately from the Grand Lodge of Missouri; therefore, be it ResoZ.ved, '.fliat the incorporatlQn papers of the Masonic Home be pripted in the Proceedings of the present路 session of this Grand Lodge for the informtl.t1on of the Brethren; ~Iso that the By-Laws of the Home, as soon 'as the revision of same, now in progress. is completed, shall be prInted separately, and distributed to the Subordinate Lodges by the Grand ,Secretary.

The same was adopted.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE' ON LODGES U. D.

R. W. Bro. James A. Boone, Chairman, presented the following report on Lodges Under Dispensation, which was duly adopted: To the Most Wor.'lhipful Grand Lodoe of A ncient Free and Accepted MasonsOf the State of Missouri:

YOlJr Committee ,on Lodges Under Dispensation, submit the following report: We find that Dispensations were granted for nine new Lodges during the year, al'l rollows: December 12. 1906. Many Springs Lodge, Many Springs, Oregon County.

December 18, -1906. Criterion Lodge, Alba, Jasper County.

December 26, Branson Lodge, Branson, Taney County.

December 29, St. Franclsvllle Lodge, St. Francisville, Clark County.

January 5, 1907, Duncan Lodge, Duncan. Webster County.

Ap i'lI 18. 1007, Advance Lodge, Advance, Stoddard County.

April 23, 1907, Barnett Lodge, Barnett,路 Morgan County.

April 26, 1907, Stoutsville Lodge, Stoutsville, Monroe County. .June 4, 1907, rnlon Lodge. Union, Franklin County.

We have examined the records and returns of these Lodges, and find' some of them In excellent shape: some not so well kept, but will pass. The returns of all these Lodges are on tile In the office of the Grand Secretary, and seem to be accurate, ,showing the work done by each while under Dispensation. The total membership is 224. The amount of work as follows: Initiations, 72; passed, 61; raised, 50; affiliated, 16; rejected, 9. Records of all but three of them are accurate, and substantially comply with the law.

The pl'inclpal errors we note being that In three records the report of the Committee on Investigation of the ('haracter of the candidate Is set out In.

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full. The reeords should not show how the committee reported, but simply note' the fact of a report. One of the Lodges, we' note, when calIing 01'1' from a higher to a lower Degree, calls "from labor to refreshment." We presume that this Is merely an error on the part of the Secretary; if not, the Lodge has "refreshment" too often. One Secretary fails to record the pasEling upon the proficiency Qf candidates for the Degrees; this, of course, should always be done by the Lodge before the Degree Is c'onferred; also the same Lodge fails to note on Its records the occupation of the candidate for the Degrees. In no case should a petition be received unless the occupation' of the candidate Is stated thereon; however, we presume this to be an error of the Secretary. The By-Laws proposed by these Lodges are in conformity with the law, but we recommend that Lodges should charge more than one dollar for annual dues. Some of the Lodges have made the proposed dues too low; three dollars would be better.

BeIlevlng that eac.h of these Lodges has done sufficient work and have demonstrated their ability to advance the Interests of Masonry, we recommend that Charters be ~ranted to all of them.

Fraternally submitted, J AS. A. BOONE, Chairman.

J. C. BURGESS, ALFRED H. HOEFER. R. W. VAX AMBURG, CHAS. E. PRETTYMA~, WM. L. REYNOLDS, JR., H. F. LAWRENCE, COmmittee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEES ON BOARDS OF RELIEF.

W. Bro. Thos. A. Milburn, Chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted:.

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Mis80uri:

Your Committee on Boards of.. Relief res'pectfuIly submit reports of all the Boards In this State, to-wit.: St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph an,l Springfield. 'rhese show the bodies to be In exceIlent financial condition, and demonstrate that much good is being accomplished by them.

Th~ officers of these various Boards of Relief are to be commended for the earnestness and zeal devoted to the work.

Fraternally submitted, THOS. A. MILBURr-I, BERT S. LEE, GEO. REES. W. G. WILDERMA~.

M. T. BALSLEY, F. W. SMITH, GEO. S. McLANAHAN, Committee.

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REPORT OF ST. LOUIS BOARD OF RELIEF, JULY 31, 1907.

There being more than $1,000 in the Treasury of the Boa~d, no money . was collected of the Lodges composing the Board. No report of Initiates, , by Lodges..

RECAPITULATION.

Balance on hand .July 31, 1906 .. , Receipts " .. , Total , .. , Disbursements

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$1,748 65 1,29~ 73

, -: ' 3,041 38 ,................................ 1.576 94

Balance on hand, July 31, 1907

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,.,... 1,464 44

REPORT OF KANSAS CITY BOARD OF RELIEF, JULY 31, 1907.

Temple Lodge, No. 299, initiated 51 : Rural Lodge, No. 316, Initiated 30 York Lodge, No. 563, initiated 29 South Gate Lodge, No. 547. initiated 20. . . . ..

AI~ert Pike Lodge, No. 219, Initiated 14

$ 255 00 . '.'

. : ..•... " .. .

150 00 145 00 100'011 70 00

RECAPITULATION.

Balance on hand JUly 31, 1906 , Re('elpts .........................•............... , Total Disbursements

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$ 557 88 1,703 78 ,.. . .. 2,261 66 ,........ 1,517 53

Balance on hand July 31, 1901

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$ 744 13

REPORT OF ST. JOSEPH BOARD OF RELIEF, JULy'31, 1907.'

RECEIPTS,

St. Joseph Lodge, No. 78 : , ', $ 65 85 Zeredatha. Lodge, No. 189 , , ., " .

C.harity Lodge, No. 331 , , , .. , .

85 King HUI Lodge, No, 376 ....•..........•.....................

55 42 Jurisdiction of Illinois , , 28 Interest .. , ...............•..•....•.....••.. , '.

968 Balance on hand JUly 31, 1906 , .

00 00 00 00 50 60 13

TotaJ , .................•..•...........•..... : , $1,329 23 Disbursements .. , ..............•................. ,...........

238 05 Balance on hand July 31, 1907

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$1,091 18

REPORT OF SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF RELIEF, JULY 31; 1907.

There being more than $1,000 In the Treasury of the Board, no money was collected of the Lodges composing the Board. No report of InitIates

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RECAPITULATION.

Balance on hand July 31, 1906 Receipts

$1.203 80 100 45 1,304 ~5 74 50

Total Disbursements Balance on hand' July 31. 1907

$1.229 75

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.

R. W. Bro. W. F. Johnson, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Jurisprudence, which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State (If Missouri:

We, your Committee on Jurisprudence, having carefully examined and eonsldered the decisions rendered路 by the C~rand ~laster dUI'lng the past Masonic year, do hereby make the following report' upon the sa IDe : In the Grand Master's report are f~und sixty-six decisions, some of whkh involve the adjudication of two or more questions.

It will be unnecessary In this report to refel' to each specifically, as many of the decisions are but the clear enunciation of plain propositions of Masonic law.

I. Section 137, as amen~d in 1906, and as shown on the 94th page of the Proceedings路 of the Grand Lodge of that year, Is in nowise in confilct with Section 128. Thl~ amended section provides that examinations may be had in open Lodge, at a stated or special meeting, upon the proficiency of a candidate. Section 128 l'tates that no candidate ,shall receive more than one Degree at the same Communication, nor can he be advanced before the next Stated Communication. The clear intent of the amendment of Section 137 was to authorize Lodges to examine their candidates, if they so desIred, at special meetings, the obvious pUI'pose of which was to save the time consumed by such examinations at regular meetings of the Lodge. The meaning of Sectlon 路128 has not been changed by the amendment of Section 137. A candidate who receives a Degree at a Stated Communication or a special meeting of the Lodg"e, can not be advanced before the next Stated Communication.

II. It Is the duty of the Worshipful Master, when the question is raised by

the plea of the defendant, to cIetermlne whether the facts as stated in the charge and specifications, constitute a Masonic oO'ense. Should the Worshipful Master decide that no Masonic oO'ense is charged, no further action can be taken in the Subordinate Lodge, but an appeal to the Grand Lodge can be taken from the decision of the Worshipful Master.

III. The Worshipful Master is empowered to call a special meeting of th(J Lodge' to examine a candidate as to his proficiency. The amended Section 137

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having provided for the examination of candidates at special meetings, the Worshipful Master can call a meeting for that purpose, the same as for conferring Degrees, and such call need not be made at a regular meeting of the Lodge.

IV. One who dim its from his Lodge Is no longer a member thereof, and If, after ~ecelving his dimlt, he moves beyond the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge into another State, he can not lawfully, while so situated, petition for affiliation with the Lodge that dlmitted him, wh:ther his purpose be to become an actual member thereof or to secure a new dimit.

V. A Mason, who appll~s to his Lodge fo; a dimit and the same is legally granted him by his Lodge, is no longer a member thereof although the Secr~路 tary failed to sign and seal the dlmlt. But to be properly used In applying for affiliation with ailother Lodge the dimit should be signed by the Secretary and have. the seal of the Lodge attached thereto. The dimlt should be returned to the Secretary for his signature and for the seal 'of the Lodge.

VI. Section 119 provides that all petitions for Degrees must be signed by the applicant in person. Therefore, no Lodge In this JUl'isdiction should receive a petition not signed by the applicant. 'l'he Grand Master decided that, although an applicant did not sign the petition in person, 3'et where the Lodge had received and acted upon the' petition, and had conferred the- Degrep.s of I~ntered Apprentice and Fellow Craft upon him, that no good could result from stopping the Brother. but cautioned the Lodge In the future to ascertain that every petition for the Degrees is signed by the applicant in person. We indorse the Grand :Mastei"tl ruling. under the circumstances in this case.

VII. Although a Mason has not complied with the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge in affiliating with the Lodge from which he had once dimited, but had returned his dimit. stating' that he desired to keep his membership In said Lodge, and the Master had indorsed on said dlmit, "Su,rrendered September 24, 1904," and in open Lodge had directed the Secretary to reinstate the Brother's name as a member, and the Brother has since said reinstatement claimed membership therein, paid all dues, been tl'eated as and enjoyed' the privileges of a member of said Lodge, he can not avoid a trial on charges and specifications preferred against him on the ground that he Is not a mt-mbel' of the Lodge.

VIII. Section 161 provides that objections to the reception of petitions shall be made either in open Lodge or in writing. signed by the ubjector, Section 162 provides that it is the right of a member to object to the application being received, in which case It Is the duty of the \Vorshlpful ~laster to order it returned without further action on the part of the Lodge. Section 121 provides that a petition for the Degre-es, when received, shall be referred by the Master to a committee of investigation. While, therefore, it may be good . form' and practice for a motion to be made to receive the petition anq appoint a committee, yet we hold that the same Is not necessary; that the simple announcement of the Worshipful ~aster that "unless there are objec-

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tlons the petition wlll be received, and a committee appointed," Is sufficient.

The By-Laws do not seem to contempiate a vote of the Lodge upon the receptlOD of the petition, but inferential1-y provide that .unless some objection is made, the petition shall be received.

IX.

There is but one question wherein YOUl;' committee materially disagrees with the decisions of tile Grand Master, and that Is his authority under the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge to order Dispensations to elect Senior and Junior Wardens.

Section 100 provides that should the stations of Mas~er and Wardens of a Lodge become vacant, by death or otherwise, the Grand Master may grant a Dispensation for an election to fill such vacancies. This section clearly contemplates concurrent vacancies In the three prhiclpal offices, for it Is followed by the further provision that he, the Grand Master, should appoint Bo'me quallfied Brother to call a meeting of such Lodge for the purpose of holding the election, presiding at the same, and Installing the officers when erncted. This latter provision would be clearly unnecessary, unless the three vacancies were contemplated, because, otherwise, either one of the three principal officers could pres.lde at such time and meeting.

There are but two other provisions in the By-Laws whereby the Grand Master can issue a Dispensation to elect an officer or officers. Section 106 makes provision for the Grand Master Issuing a Dispensation to hold an election should a Lodge fall to elect Its officers at the time p'rescrlbed by Its . By-Laws. Section 118 authorizes the Grand Master to issue a Dispensation for an election to fill the vacancy or vacancies caused by the refusal of the Master or either of the Wardens to be installed at the time set for installation.

Therefore. your committee has c~ncluded, from a careful reading of the By-Laws, that the Grand Master Is authorized to Issue a Dispensation for an election; first, where the three principal stations of the Lodge are vacant; second, where the Lodge falls to elect Its officers as prescribed by its By-Law::. ; and, third, where either or all of the principal officers refuse to be Installed at the time set for the Installation. The mere fact that there is a vacancy in the office of Worshipful Master, or either or both of the Wardl'ns. unless under one of the provisions of the three sections above mentioned, does not give the Grand Master authority to issue his Dispensation to elect, and fill such vacancy or vacancies.

The other decisions of the Grand Master, though not mentioned In tbis report, we approve. 路X.

With reference to the' remission of dues, referred. to this committee by the Committee of Past Grand Masters on the )1. W. Grand Master's Address: We hold that dues should not be remitted by a Subordinate Lodge for the sole reason that a member follows a particular call1ng or profession, or holds any particular office in the Lodge. Should the Lodge desire to compensate any of Its officers, it should fix his remuneration, and such officer should pay dues as any other member.

In construing "good cause" for the remission of dues, as used In Section 166, reference should be had to Section 93. as amended, and as it appears at page 7 of the Supplement to the By-Laws. This amended section provides

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that路 Lodges shall pay dues on all Master l\lasons reported to the Grand Lodge as members, except those whose dues have been remitted for "iijablllty to pay."

We, therefore, hold that "good cause," as used in Section 166, means "inRblllty to pay," and each Lodge must judge from the facts presented at the time the application for the remission of dues whether or not such "inabllity to pay" exists.

XI. ,The ,Committee of Past Grand Masters has also referred to this committee the recommendation of the Grand Master that the decisions of the Gl'ancl Lodge be compiled. In reference thereto, we have to say: This Grand Lodge has resolved to revise its Code of Laws, ILnd in conformity thereto a Revision Committee has been appointed for that purpose, whose ,report will be acted upon at the next' meeting of this Grand Lodge.

In this revision, doubtless, many sections of the law will be amended, and the meaning thereof changed, sections will be repealed and new ones enacted.

We, therefore, believe that many of the decisions heretofore rendered by the Grand Lodge may not construe or be appl1cable to the new Code of Laws, and we recommend that no action be taken at this time to compile said decisions. ' XII.

Your committee has been asked to construe Section 93, as amended, and Section 9311., as they appear at page 7 of the Supplement to the By-Laws.

In doing so, we hold that a SUbordinate Lodge should pay .its dues by September 1 of each . Masonic t year, and, failJng so to do, the Representative of such Lodge is not legally entitled to mileage and per dlem.

Fraternally SUbmitted, W. F'. JOHNSON, Chairman.

H, II, GETMAN, x. w. MORROW, V. R. PORTER, C. A. MOSMAN, W. B. M. COOK, P. R. FLITCRAFT, Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

W.Bro. E. H. Michel, for the committee, presented and read the following report, which was adopted: To the Gran-a Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted MaSOns of the State of Mis8ouri:

Your Committee on Credentials has the honor .to submit the following report: At thi~ session of the Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodge. there were present 731 Representatives from 380 Lodges, consisting of 314 WorshipfUl Masters, 119 Senior Wardens, 72 Junior Wardens, and 226 Past Masters.

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.... rhere were also present 18 Grand Lodge Officers, 17 Past Grand !\Iastp-rs, 1 Past Grand Junior Warden. 7 Grand Repl'esentatlves, 44 District Deputy Grand Masters, and 15 District Ll'cturers, making a total attendance of 833, l"l'aternally submlttl'd, W. Eo HOKE.. Ohairman.

J. H. CLAWSO~, W. II. BULL, HENRY SCHROEDER, E. ~1. WILSON, ,J. W. LA FAVRE, C. B. OVERTOX, Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOTE-LS.

R. W. Bro. V. H. Falke~hainer presented the following report, which was adopted: To Representatil'es of the Grand Lodge of Ancient. F"ee and .-tcccptcd Masons of Missou"i:

Your committee hafi been lJnable to obtain a better rate than that now provided by law (that Is, two cents a mile). The railroads Insist on main· taining that price, and would not grant us any reduction, claiming that no excursion rates will be given. As this rate Is almost as low as the excursion rates previously granted, your committee feels that Representattves to the session of the Grand Lodge for 1907 are to be congratulated. as there be no certificates therefor, no validating of same. and no joint agents' fep-s.

A straight two·cent·pel··mile fare, and no mOl'e.

The hotels in St. Louis offer the usual rates for conventions.

Fraternally submitted, \'. II. FALKEXIIAI~ER.

will

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.

M. W. Bro. A. M. Dockery, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Way~ and Means, and motion was made to adopt the same. M. W. B'ro. A. S. Houston offered the amendment that it be adopted, with the exception of that part relating to the appropriation of $500 for the monument to All~n McDowell. After discussion the amendment was carried. R. W. Bro. W. T. Jamison moved that the report as thus amended be adopted, ·with the exception of that portion referring to the petition of Forest Park Lodge" No. 578, to have the dues belonging to defunct Benton Lodge, No. 353, now in the hands of the Grand Secretary. Donated to Forest Park

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Lodge. After discussion, the same was lost. Thereupon the report as a whole, thus amended as to lVlcDowell monumen~, was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masonil of the State of Missouri:

. Your Committee on Ways and Means submits the following fiscal statement,' together with recommendations thereon: The report of the Grand' Seaetary shows the balance in the Treasury ,on the 18th of the present month, on account of ordinary receipts, to be ,$41,351.95. One-half of the per capita tax Is now due and payable to the Masonic Home, and wUl reduce the balan~accordlngly.

We, recommend the following appropriations: For charity $ 690 Office relit of Grand Secretary : 1,200 Printing, postage, 'stationery, stenographic work and binding Proceedlngs ;. 1,600 Printing Proceedings of 1907 : . 1,600 'Salary Grand Secretary . 2.500 :Salary Grand Lecturer.' . 2,500 Salary Fm:elgn Correspondent .

500 Expenses Grand Master ' . 1.000 200 Salary Grand Treasurer , .

Salary Grand Tiler ,.: ' .

15U POI·tralt of Grand Master , .

50 Premium on bonds of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer .

150 Expenses this session Grand Lodge .

200 Pay roll . 5.960 Past Grand Master'8 Jewel for D. M. Wilson .

100 Printing and expenses of revision of Grand Lodge By·Laws .

600 Organist this session .

15 Lee M. Edgar, reporting proceedings ot Grand Lodge and transcript. .60 Telephone In Grand Secretary's office '..

72 Grand Secretary, money advanced to Mrs. J. D. Vlncll .

50 Monument to Allan McDowell : ...............• 500 Expenses ot Schools of Instruction for District LectUl·ers .

800 Per diem expense for Chairman of Committee o'n Mileage, and Chairman Committee on Chartered Lodges .

12 St. Clair Mercantile Company, St. Clair., Mo., ,amount· due from' Frankfin Lodge. 1'\0. 541. at time of al"l'eS~ of Charter .

19

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 OU 00 00 00 00 50 95 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00' 00 67

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Total approprla.tions

:

$20.530 12

Barnesvllle Lodge, No. 455, whose Charter was arrested In 1904, and since restored as ~. 35~, asks the return of the property and money on hand at the time of 'the arrest. We recommend that the .prayer of the petitioner be granted, subject, however. to the deduction of any, eXpeIlses that may have been Incurred In the care of the property.

The property and funds of the late Benton Lodge, No. 353, was, 'by order of the Grand Lodge. In 1906, turned ovel' to Forest Park Lodge. 1'\0. 578.

That order has been fully complied with. 'l'he Lodge now asks that dues collected by the Grand Secretary upon application for Grand Lodge certificates

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be also given to that Lodge. '.rhis proposition is a new departure, and woiJld路 establish a precedent which, in the opinion of your committee, would lead to much confusion. It is a step in the wrong direction. The unbrQken custom has been to collect such dues, which are paid into the Grand Lodge Treasury, in return for the issue of Grand Lodge certificates.

We recommend that the request of the petitioner be denied.

Cold Spring Lodge, No. 274, Leeton, Mo., asks this Grand Body to return the dues, paid during the, present Masonic year, because of the unusual hardships that have overtaken the Lodge by reason of the destruction of their halls by fire. Two halls, with,. furniture and fixtures, have been destroyed; and inasmuch as the Lodge was without insurance in each case, the loss is total. The Lodge is now constructing a new brick hall at a cost of about $2,000. Your committee is reluctant to recommend the remission of dues in any case; but in view of the circumstances surrounding this application we ask the return of the $58 paid by the Lodge in 1907.

An appropriation of $1,200 is recommended for office rent for tne orand Secretary. The Grand Lodge has already authorized the leasing of new qual"ters, which may possibly involve increased rental. In view, therefore; of this contingency, your committee is of opinion that any increase> in excess of the amount appropria..ted for the current year should be paid upon the approval of the Grand Master and the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means.

The Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Commandery having appropriated, in the aggregate, $1,500 for the construction of a monument in Mount Washington Cemetery, at Kansas City, Mo., in memory of the lamented Allan McDowell, we recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee of three to superintend the erection of the monument.

The report of the Grand Secretary contains an agreeable surprise. At the time of the earthquake disaster in California, which startled toe world, the Masons of Missouri generously responded to calls for relief of their suft.'ering Brethren on the Pacific slope. About $10,000 was promptly remitted. The Grand Master of CalifornJa has returned to this (}rand Lodge $1,974.76 unused. We therefore recommend that this amount be donated to the Masonic Home, to aid in the care and maintenance of the worthy inmates' of that' beloved institution.

Fraternally submitted, A. M. DOCKERY, GEO. L. HASSETT, L. W.

WI~G,

'.r. A. DUNN, THOMAS F. HURD, GEO. M. SARGENT. Committee.

MONUMENT TO ALLAN MCDOWELL.

M. W. Bro. A. S. Houston moved that ttIe Grand Lodge \ appropriate $500 for the Ailan McDowell monument. with the understanding and assurance from M. W. B'ros. A. M. Dockery and Campbell Wells that they will refund to the Grand Lodge $400 of this amount. The same was adopted.

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COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE. AND PER DIEM.

W. Bro. E. H. Michel, for the committ~e, presented and read the following report, which .was adopted: ST.

LOUIS,

Mo., September 26, 1907.

'1'0 the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and .4.ccepted Ma80ns of t"e state' of Mi880uri:

Your Committee on Miieage and Pel' Diem at this !lession of the Grand Lodge beg to report that the allowances for mileage and pel' diem at this session of the Grand Lodge have been distributed as follows: Grand Officers ' $ 227 05 189 ~O Past Grand Masters .

577 95 District Deputy Grand Masters .

18~ 05 District Lectur~rs .........................................•..

286 ao Committees .

Representatives from L~ges ' : . 4,484 40 Total

,

, ;. , }<'raternally submitted, W. R. SHRODES. L. G. STOVALL, ED. HENDERSON, W. R. ECKLE, lIY. LEVY,

: $5,946 95

Committee,

MILEAGE AND PER DIEM, SESSIOIj 1907.

GRAND OIo'FICERS.

D. M: Wilson $15 70 John T. Short 11 00.

R. R. Kreeger 17 10 WID. A. Hall • 6 00 A. C. Stewart .. ,... .. .. . . . . .. 6 Of) John R. Parson 600 J. R. McLachlan............ 13 50.

J. H. MlIIer '" 17 10 C. C. IBlgger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 40

R. E. L. Smith .T. E. Swanger

$13 11 W~. C. Atwood ' 14 M. T. Balsley 19 C. A. Mosman '. . . . . . . . . .. 18 Wm. Southern, Jr........... HI Arch. A. Johneon 15 Jacob Lampert 6

JOQn W. Owen..............

55 00 15 20 30 50 50 00 6 00

PAST GRAND MASTERS.

W: R. Stubblefield R. E. Anderson N. M. Givan A: M. Dockery C. C. \Voods R. F. Stevenson A. M. Hough E. }<'. Allen

. . . . . . .

$ 6 00 . Wm. M. WlIIlams 11 40 C. "IT. Briggs ~

16 15

16 05 6 00

G 00 11 00 17 10

$12 15 Campbell Wells 18 L. B. Valliant -. . . . . .. 6 J, W. Boyd 18 A. S. Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 Wm. F. Kuhn IS

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND

John }1. Doran Jn~ C. Senate G. L. Pro.-ll

$14 50 15 70

~IASTERS.

80 !)O

20 00 ~o

40 30

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E. A. }<'luesmeler W .•-\. Clat·k

$ 8 15 11 00

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Proceedings of the D. M. Foster $18 I. V. McMlllan. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 C. L. Evans 19 Geo. Rees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16 H. F. Lawrence.. . . . . . . . . . .. 16 W. J. Craven 16 S. R. Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13 II'. W. Smith 11 Geo. E. Mayhall............ 10 Thos. F. Hurd 12 H. A. Hatfield.............. 11 G. W. Rucker........ . . . . . .. 13 " C. B. Hughes............... 15 J. P. Tucker : 17 Van F. Boor '" 17 H. Sinauer ., 15 Frank E. Bruton 11 John E. Reeds 13 J. W. Powell............... 8

00 70

65 ~O

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90 50 65 30 10 75 30 00 40

G. H. Pike , $ 8 J. C. Garrell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6 W. W. Ross ' 17 E. E. Codding , 13 C. P. Bowden " 15 H. T. Wrlght............... 13 C. E. Pyle. . ... . . .. . .. . .

7 W. B. Dunnegan 17 W. R. Bowles 17 J. A. Cox , : 18 D. B. Farnsworth........... 15 T. W. Cotton 13 Ed. Henderson.............. 9 F. A. Kage 11 Hy. Schroeder 14 G. J. Vaughan , 16 H. 1. Bradford. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 J. M. Z. Withrow 18

15 00 30 ::;0 90 25 80 10 10 05 50 40 70 90 50 35 30 40

IHS'l'RICT I.ECTTJRERS.

J. A. A. C. T. H.

H. Holton $14 Stauble 18 F. Braun................ 18 W. Bolster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 H. Walton...... . . . . . . . .. 11 C. Noland : , .. 17

20

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M. E. Schmidt. $12 Bert S. Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15 C. E. Hickok '. . .. 9 R. W. Van Amburg. . . . . . . . .. 11 Wm. J. Zorn 16 W. A. Phipps..... . . . . . . . . .. 18

80 nO 70 50 65 40

CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES.

Wm. F. Johnson $12 D. A. Jamison 16 W. R. Shrodes 21 W~. E. Hoke........ . . . . . ..

6 F. A. Leach 23 Jas. A. Boone , . .. 13

80 00 70 00 10 30

A. L. McRae $10 40 T. A. Milburn.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. I i 10 Louis Moller 6 00 ll'. R. Jesse 10 40 V. H. Falkenhainer , 6 00

"(EMBERS OF COMMITTEE ON APPEAr.s AND GRIEVANCF.S.

John W. Bingham Jos. McIntyre V'l.. S. Hancock No. 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

8.

$25 70 16 00 " 16 00

REPRESI<~NTATIVK

LODGE. Missouri Meridian; Beacon Howard United O'Sulllvan Williamsburg

Edw. Higbee ,$32 40 Grant Emerson 29 25 W. W. Martin.............. 24 Hi

,

D. A. Glllespie G. P. Becker A. Hillenkoetter S. C. Lee Jno. G. II;'ewblll 0\ II. Hamstead Joe W. Tate

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Grand Lodge of Missouri.

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RRPRESENTATIVE.

George Washington W. G. Wilderman ...............•.. $ ' G. W. Cortner .

10. Ageney " G. C. Loomis : .

12. Tyro ' H. G. LewIs .

14. Cyrene J. K. Bradford i 15. Western Star ,. -:E. Brainard " .. , .

16. Memphis E. N. Moody .

17. Clarksvllle F. H. Sosey : ..

18. Palmyra J. P. Boyd .

19. Paris Union : : .

20. St. Louis .........•.. H. A. Steiner ; E. C. Lockwood , ..

21. ,Havana C. B. Galbreath .

22. Wellington W. H. McCreery .

23. Florida O. L. Bumlller .

25. NaphtaU .

26. Ava .........•••••... J. P. Hesterly .

28. St. John .....••••.••. Frederick Bauchle ,.

29. Windsor .......•...•. G. B. Sturgis' 32.. Humphreys J. J. Peters .

34. Troy ........•....... N. R. Long .

35. Mercer' A. C. Kelly .

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36. Cooper ...........•... R. D. Williams 37. Hemple ........•••... A. Breckenridge .

40. Mt. Moriah •••••• '•••. A. A. Elcks .......••.••••••..••••• 41. Bismarck ......•••.... L. H. Butler .

43. Jefferson .......•..... H. W. Clark ...........••.........

45. Bonhomme .•......... Jno. Score ......•................

48. Wentzville W. R. Dalton ; .

48. Fulton E. W. Dunavant •.................

49. Holt : Wm. J. Ellington , :.

52. Wakanda T. M. Rucker .. : .

54. , Index ....•.••....•... H. M. Holcomb .

55. Arrow Rock J. W. MooJ'e ........•.............

-59. Centralia, Wm. H. Carpenter .

60. New Bloomfield C. W. Longley .......•............

62. VlncU ..••...•••••••• J. W. Parry : .

63. Cambridge .......•... W. R. Rhoades .......•...........

65. Pattonsburg ...•••••.. A. R. Mamtt .............•........

67. Rocheport ~ Henry Walters . .

68. Kennett ...•.......... Jno. T. McKay 69: 8ulllvan G. E. Hartmelster .

W. E. Hulett .

70. Armstrong A. J. Lambrlght. .

71. Savannah : A. H. Mackey , .

72. Gorin H. L. Mann .

73. Eureka ' O. H. Robinson : .

75. Silex 76. Independence G. T. Twyman .

W. M. Wright .

77. Lebanon Jas. Hyndman .

78. St. Joseph 80. Bridgeton N. J. Seibel, Jr ..

83. Laclede W. J. McMlIIlon .

84. Webster Groves Wm. J. Beattie .

A. A. ""'heeler .

85. Miami 9.

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136.

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141.

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149.

150.

151.

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157.

158.

159.

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163.

164.

165.

168.

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REPRESE~TATIVE.

LODGE.

Brookfield Jno. Eo Chambers $ Washington Chas. E. Bell .

Friendship C. A. "'olfe .

RusselIvllIe S. .J. Howard . ~fadison ...........•. F. II. Cal'vel' , ,. , . l'erserverance !\. ,V. :\Iorrow .

St. :\Iarks L. n. Stovall , .

Vienna Wm. H. Holmes .

St. Andrews Jno. W, FI·ye.· , : .

Bethany· ............• T. A. Dunn , .

Webstel' C. H. Hreer, , , ., . :\oIt. Vernon H. P. S. Burke , , .

Ash Grove ..........• ,V. II. Turk .

Bloomington , G. ]<'. Brewln~ton , .

'Vest View ..........• G. :\I1llel· , , .

Kirksville E. S. Rinehart , .

Gallatin ............• W. Eo Wampler.

GreenvlJle D. :-<. Holladay : Trenton ............••.J, B. "'right .

Plattsburg ..........•.J. n. Pinkel·ton Twilight ............• 11. L. Wilson.

Laddonia ............• E. J. Shobe Barnes o.

C. C. Schlicht Versailles ...........• Eo 1'. Yarnell , , , Kingston F. S. Parker .

DeSoto ., ............• Elm,er Kempe , .

Compal'!s ,."

W. W. lIiggimL .

J'~rwin ., ............• Geo. .J. Bel·ne , Union Star , C. R. Roone , .

Seaman .............• G. T. Burnham , Athens , ............• :\1. W. Brandenburg .. , . l\lonett ...........•.• ,V. K. :\Iartin Phrenix H. :\1. Strother .. · .'.

Delphian Co Johnson Oregon ..............•..... , Amsterdam .......•... G. V. BoswelI., , , .

Irondale .........•••• A. 1'. Rohlnson Latimer , ...........•• (ieo. Anthony. :\lcGee ..............• A. F. (iipson .. , Cass 'V. II. Barnett Lexington ...........• J. G. Crenshaw " .

Birming ......•.....• A. E. Isaacson., .

Milton , ...••. :. Isaac 'V. Gee , .

Linn Creek 1. II. II. Baker : ..

North Star ..........• S. S. Mc:\lI11ion .. , ~ .

Mountain Grove J. C. Clousp.

Green City ..........• C. A. Walker , ..

Clifton HlIl W. H. Searl'!

Occidental .•....••/••• W. II. Glancy .

Joachim , J. B. Pounds .

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Grand Lodge of Missouri.

No.

LODGE.

rrl<:PRESE~TATIVE.

161

PAID.

12 85 Censer \V. C. Goodson '.' $ 11 30 Sturgeon J. \Y. Hulett .

17 00 177. Texas _ John Auels . li9. Pride of the West. " . " L. C. Westlake .

6 00 180. Des Moines I. J. \Yilson ' .

9 ~5 12 00 183. Callfornla T. :\1. Fulks .

10 00 185. Chamois \. P. Gasper .

186. Morality "an'en Surber .

11 70 10 80 188. Hannibal " E. A. :\lcKey .

191. Wilson 12 00 Lewis Dougherty .

192. Frankford ..••........ r. E. Lucas .

9 25 194. WellsvlIIe ....•....... G.•J. Blain : \.

9 70 195. Bollvar L. M:. Payne .

17 10 196. - Quitman 19 50 '.~. E. Boring .

191. Carthage R·. A.. ~looneyham : 18,50 198. AlIensvlIle G. R. Hunt :.

21 50 199. New Hope I-'loyd Galloway .

8 70 20l. .Ravenwood .......•... 1<'. A. Orr .

24 75 10 25 .John Jackson .

202. Westv:lIIe : , D. G. "·all .

19 50 203. Brumley 13 55 , G. G. Robertson : . l05. TrlIumlna 13 00 '.' ., .. F. A. Cozad .•........ , , : .

206. Somerset ' 16 !i0 S. J. Hue,)' '.' .

207. Clay .. : 12 75 R. \Val'ner '.' .

208. Sall~bul'y Jos. Ashcroft ,. .

10 75 209. Poplar Bluff T. B. Valentine . • 16 50 210. Unl<JnvlIIe L. D. Howard .

12 50 211. Hickory HlII 12 1)0 '.'

T. L. Brown .

212. Four Mlle 10 40 A. E. "'oods .

213. Rolla A. C. Fink .

14 50 216. Hale City J. D. Smith .....................•.

12 50 217. Barbee .'

John· Auld . . t18. Good Ilope 6 00 '). P. Bloss .

17 10 219. Albert Pike ,17 10 H. F. Lea .

2:!0. Kansas City 17 75 W. J. Roberts : 221. Mystic Tie 12 70 .

222. La Belle ..........•.. ,V. L. Brooking L. J. Eads ; ' 16 05 224. IIamlI ton 11 10 :\1. F. Roberts .

225. Salem H.•T. Benjamin .

12 50 227. Cypress 12 3;; T. R. Lyell ·.: ·..

228. 'Shelblna 21 75 : H. BolsseIll~r .

230. St. James 232. Polo ....•.•......... M. H. \Vlnger..................... , 13 75 R. P. Richardson :.

11 75 233. BuckIln John Devlln .

13 50 236. Sedalla T .•J. Scott '. .......•.

13 65 237. La Plata 12 00 R. G. \Vhite .

238. Rushville J. .J ..Jamison .

10 00 239. Hopewell 6 9(; R. C. Haeussler · .

241.' l'alestine , J. R. GlIman .

10 30 242. Portland .. ' 6 00 Edw. Pendleton .

243. Keystone 9 35 \Y. B. M. Cook .

246. Montgomery City 18 40 C. E. ~rettyman .

247. Neosho 1l2. li4.

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Proceedillgs of the

162

No. 248.

249.

250.

251.

253.

254.

255.

256.

258.

259.

260.

261.

262.

263.

265.

266.

267.

268.

270. :!71.

272.

273. :!74.

276.

277.

278.

279.

281.

282.

283.

284.

286.

287.

289.

290.

291.

292.

299.

300.

303.

305.

306.

307.

308.

311.

314.

316.

318.

319. :!22.

323.

324.

LODGE.

RI·~PH.ESENTATIVE.

Rochester Eo H. Carpenter .....•............. $ Carroll J. M. GoodrIch .

Glensted F. X. WaltermIre .

Hope .......•.....•.. O. W. Arcularlus .

Laredo A. M. Warren .

Butler G. E. Cable , Alton L. P. Norman .

Sheklnah •..•.•......• Hugh Glen .

Ravanna A. B. Anderson .

Lodge of Lmre Jas. Tayklr .

MechanIcsvllle '.. J. n. Muschaney .

Florellce A. H. Kallmeyer .

Holden O. A. l<'Ilcklnger .

Summit J. C. NoeL .

Corinthian ....•....•• Theo. Hyatt .

SocIal .......•....... C. D. \YlIllams ....•...............

Aurora Wm. H. Hensiek .

Lodge of Truth V. D. Gordon .

New Salem....•....... H. J. ~futh : ..........• ~ Solomon '1'. 1'. Kelso .

Granite M. A. McGruder , St~ Clair G. \I. Daniel .

Cold Spring ; C. F. Gilchrist .

Grand RIver F. E. Bybee .

Wm. D. MuIr J. :\f. Eichelberger ..

Essex ~ J. C. Grojean .

Hogle's Creek C. P. Scrivener .•.•.•.....•.•••••• Fenton G. Sievers. . .

Cosmos D. S. Green ..

Stockton ...........•. R. E. Ireson .

Canopy .......•...••• E. J. Strlbllng .

Urich '.' •......• H.. L. Randolph .

Craft ...•....••.•••.• 1<'. 1<'. Page .

Braham ........•..... F. I<~. McNeal .

Fairmount ......•..•. W. E. Sherwood , .

Edina C. A. Brown .

Lamar G. D. Allee .

Temple ..............• G. G. Wright .

DorIc ..............•• F. S. Marlln. " .

Osage ....••......••• D. 0' Bryan .

Clarence ...••....•••• W. L. . Hamrick , , ..

Ashlar ' T. 1". I<'razer .

New London ........• J. S. .Wood .

Parrott ReUben Winters .

Kearney .....•.•••••• F. C. Long , .

Pine ................• I. P. IIolt .

Rural J. \"'. Kepne 1' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Eltlorado ...••.•...••. W. W. Reed , .

Pauiville ...•..•.....• M. I!'owler ' .

Ilardin .............• J. I. Carter .

Corner Stone W. H. F. Bloom .

McDonald .......•••.• AlIan Southern .

[Sept.

PAID. 21 00 14 85 16 00

8 15 15 70 17 12 5 13 1;' 7

jiO 25 45 75 ~5

75

9 15 15 30 14 35 14 70 9 90 6 00 13 30

8 25 15 13 14 14 16

50 50 25 50 50

13 25 8 00 14 00 6 90 6 00 17 80 16 75 12 nO ]2 25 20 00 16 00 13 30 16 05 17 9 17 12 '12 10 17 10 10 17

10 50 10 85 45 70 00 00 25 10

1100 11 50

13 15 , 6 00 ]6 50

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1907.J ~o.

REPRESENTATIVE.

LODGE.

825. Dockery F. L. Madden ........•............. $ .

326. Linn ......••........ H. C. Finch 327. . Alt. Zion :T. D. Martin .

L. B. Presson .

330. Bel'trand W. A. Pinner ...........•....... : ..

331. Charity 333. ChlIIicothe F. S. MlUer -: .

334. Breckenridge S. J. Dewey .

N. B. Elkins · .

336. Hallsvllle Wm. 'Hord ' .

337. Blue Springs 340. Westport .....•.....• C. H. Cheney .............•.......

341. Rockvllle .......•.•.• J. C. Laughlin .............•......

343. Agricola •..•.•... , ••• A. E. Howerton ..........••.......

344. Moberly ,. W. A. Esry .............•.........

345. Fellowship ..••.....•• John Gmelner ..........•..

346. Arlington ....•.....•. Charles Murphy . .

350. Tyrian ' ............•• W. A. Howard 351. Mosaic ...•....•... " E. M. Logan .

352. Friend J. A. Tindle .......•...•.........

353. Barnesvllle '. . ,T. T. O'Dell ...........•..........

E. F. Elliott ........•.............

354. Hebron 355. Adelphi , oJ. S. Hall .

357. ~ux Vasse ~...•• W. M. lIarrison • .

358. Northwest '.......• ,C. H. Coe .. , " .

362. 'Hiram '••..•.••• H. B. Monfgomery .

363. Fraternal ••.......... S. G. Denny .

364. Higginsvllle .........• A. H. Hoefer .

365. Bayou ..............• W. T. WlIes .

366. Adair .........••...• M. Carothers .

369. Composite ...........• E. E. Herrltr .

370. Wllliamstown ,. oChas. T. LllIard ' ..•.........

371. Sheldon ........•• " W.· H. !<'owler .

373. Belle .........••••••• L. D. Love , .

375. Waynesville •..••.•••• A. W. Burchard .

376. King Hill ••.. , .••. o. ,J. A. Moore , .

37,8. Berlin .........•••.. ,J.. R. McMillen . .

379. Billings ......•••••. 0. W. I.' Lamkin 380. Queen City ...••.• W. M. Saxbury .........•.......... .

381. Ionia ..........•..••• M. H. Moss S. A. ~ewman .

383. Pythagoras ...• .

384. East Prairie ..•• " •••• R. A. Doyle: Geo. 1<'." Parker .

386. Dayton ...••.••• 388. Chula .......•.•••.• , O. B. McCoy ...............•..... al:Sl}. Arcana ......•..•• ", •• H. L, Richardson . , .

390. Marionville .......••• F. P. Carney ' .

392. Christian ..•...•••• W. A. Warren 402. Malta •.....• ' .• '.0 •• S. P. Houston .

407. Charleston 0. W. Joslyn " .

R. B. Fewel .

408. Montrose ...••• " G. A. Flener : .

416. Cache ., ...•..• ; .

418. Clear Creek ....•...•• H. W. Fristoe C. R. Graves .

420. Itaska W. H. Long~ore .

422. Gate of the Temple 0

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12 75 17 16 12 11 1ll 11 15 10 16

10 20

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00 35 12 50

10 40 23 20 10 90 11 00 13 50 7 65 14 70 14 25 14 :w 14 15 12'70 15 25 7 00 12 30 18 30 7 25 16 00 14 80 12 30 18 25 13 00 10 25 11 00 16 55 16 55 13 25 11 50 13 ao 12 50 600 5 50 6 00 15 50

Proceedings of the No. 430.

43~.

433.

434.

436.

437..

440.

441.

443.

445.

446.

456.

•

457.

459.

460.

461.

463.

467.

468.

470.

471.

475.

478.

479.

480.

481.

482.

483.

484.

487.

488.

489.

491.

492.

496.

498.

499.

50l.

503.

504.

505.

509.

510.

511.

512.

513.

514.

515.

518.

520.

5~1.

522.

LODGE.

ImPRESENTATIVE.

WInona ............•.•J. L. MIller $ Competition J. M. Robertson .

Mack's Creek X. V. :\loulder .

Wheeling R. A. Thal·p .

GothIc ..............• 1·', -I'. Vandervoort .

Lafayette ...........• Wm. \Vllson .

Trowel .....•.•....... A. Mitchell .

ExcelsIor L. M. Bean .

Anchor G. 1:<'. Coleman .

West Gate ; Peter Freyermuth .

Ivanhoe G. S. McLanahan .

Wallace Edw. Cramer .

Jonesburg Edw. McCullough .

Hazelwood .•......... T. S. Bruton .

LambskIn J. G. McCoubrIe .

Caruthersville W. A. Green .

Clifton V. L. Alderman .

Pleasant Hope S. O. Whaley .

Red Oak J. T. Apperson .

Nodaway :. E. F. Hamlin .

MIneral G. 'V. l\llller .

Golden C. H. Button .

RacIne ............•.. A. R. Moore .

Rich Hill Albert" Wick .

Jewel " ~ B. J. Roha , .. " .

Marcellne S. T. Waller .

Clintonville .........• J. 1<'. Rhodes .

FaIrfax ..............•J. A. Crossan .............•.......

I\Jrkwood Fred. Dohr .

Chllhowee R. E. Sweeney .

Lock SprIng ( . I. L. Wade .

Lakeville Xeal Teachout .

Vandalia H. \V. Moore .

Daggett P. W. Glilette .

Robert Burns W.•J. Vannix .

Pee Dee ::\'1. .J. La fn .

Pa3.nesvllle T. B. JamIson .

Buckner Chas. IIenthorn .

PraIrie Home W. C. Don Carlos .

Platte City Guy Coleman ' .

Avalon B. P. Green : ; .

Van Buren Jas. }Ioss .

Blswell ,. E. )1. Wilson .

SkIdmore W. J. HItchcock .

Webb CIty JaB. Muratta . ·Senath II. .r. Brigance .

Granby \V. A. Bowles .

Galena L. Henson ........•..•....•......

Oriental C . .T. Blackburn .

Clifton Heights Jno. Swinburn .

Lockwood .T. H. !\"ewman .

Gate City W. T. Jamison .

[Sept.

PAID. 12 11 1-4 13

00

75 65 50

1450

10 75 11 flO

12 70 6 00

6 17 11 8 10 6

00 10.

50

80 2:> 00

14 7:) 17 riO

20 75 10 00 18 70 11 00 12 00

15 00 17 75 15 95 14 00 17 35 16 25

6 55 9 25

13 00

8 75 10 45 6 50 13 50

7 25 6 25

14 50 9 75 18 7 13 11 13 18

20 00 40 riO 50

no

16 2::1

11 25

20 75 13 25 4 00 17 25

17 1'0

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1907·1 No.

LODGE.

525.

526.

527.· 528.

• G29.

531.

G34.

G35.

G37.

540.

542.

544.

545.

541.

548.

549.

550.

553.

555.

551.

558.

559.· 561.

565.

566.

568.

571.

576.

578.

580.

582.

583.

584.

585.

U. D. U. D. n. D. U. D. U. D. U. D.

HEPRESE~TATIVE.

PAID.

Cunningham U. A. House $ Wayne '., J. A. Hammond .

Higbee ,V. E. \Vard · .

Conway T. F. Smith .

Niangua J. M. Burchfield .

Lane'j Prairie £. 1l. Wetzel .

Columbia.

L. R. Daugherty .

Blackwell Thos. Welch , Bethel Wm. Shouse .

Winigan Chas. Tallman .

FeJ:guson K A. Hulburd " .

Mexico ..........•.... J. T. Marshall '" .

Zalma ..•............ D.. S. McGee ".

South Gate· G. M. Sargept .. '," .

Clinton H. L. Hunter .

Carl Junction J. C. Burgess .

Rose Hlll T. E. Turner ' .

Clarksburg F. B. Clark .Summerville J. M.cCorklll I' .

Blairstown J. H. Schweer " .

Moscow T. D. Foster ' ...........•......

Clarksdale I. L. l.'arris .

Cowgit"1 J. F. )Ic~ew .

Tebbetts D. .1. Rootes .•....................

Maplewood H. W. 'Van'en .

Naylor J. L. Batton .

Hayti L. r.... Lefler ': .

Ollve Branch J . .J. Wehrll · .

Forest Park R. C. Blackmer· .

Houston Eo .J. SlipS .

Koshkonong W. (~. Davis .

Novinger X. L. .Johnson : ..

Red Blr9 Chas. Brew~r .

Shamrock J. E. Xeff .......•.................

Many Springs .: .- .....•John Martin , .

Stoutsville W. F. Hurd .

Barnett ,Yo J. Tipton , Branson A. D. Swift : .

Union A. A. Vitt .

Advance A. D. Bollingel· .

Total

12 00 11 20 11 RO 13 90 9 75

9 00 1 35 8 15

11 1)0 15 oq 4 50 10 40 13 10

17 15 11 6

10 10 00

00

9" 25

10 11 8 l.4

30 50 20 00

16 00

10 50 6 00 12 15 11 00 6 00

6 00 4 50 8 25

7 00 6 25

4

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19 30

13 35 12 40 11 95 8 40 12 30

$5.946 \)5

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTION 2118.

M: W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn moved that the proposed amendment to the By-Laws, printed on page 57, Proceedings 1906, known as Section 211b, be referred to the Committee on Revision anp Codification of By-Laws. Adopted..

Proceedings of the

166

[Sept.

Grand Master-elect John T. Short made the following appointments : GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRANp GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

•

LECTURER J. R. McLACHLAK Kahoka.

CHAPLAIN REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas city.

CHAPLAIN REV. C. E. HICKOK, Farmington.

SENIOR DEACON ARCH A. JOHNSON, Sprlnifield.

JU~IOR DEACON JACOB LAMPERT, 3t. Louis.

SENIOR STEWARD .. VAN F. BOOR, Kansas City. .

JUNIOR STEWARD .. C. A. MOSMAN, St. Joseph. .MARS~AL f T. W. COTTON, Van Buren.

MARSHAL JOHN M. DORAN, Memphis.

SWORD BEARER WM. SOUTHERN, JR., Independence.

PURSUIVANT FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico.

ORATOR I. N. EVRARD, Marshall.

ORATOR' WM. G. MANLY, Columbia.

TILT~R ...........•..•JOHN W. OWEN. St. Louis.

INSTALLATION.

At the request of Grand Mast~r Wilson, M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn proceeded to install the following Grand Officers, assisted by M. ,W. Bro. Wm. M. Williams as Grand Marshal : JOHN '1'. SIIORT, Jelferson City ROBERT R. KREEGER, Kansas City WM. A. HALL, St. Louis C. C. BIGGER, La<;.lede A. C. STEWART, St. Louis JOHN. R. PARSON, St. Louis

GRAND MASTER. _ DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. GRAND 'rREASURER. GRAND SE(,RETA~Y.

APPOINTEE) OFFICERS. J. H. McLACHI.AN, Kahoka GRAND LEC'rURER. REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City GRAND CHAPLAIN. REV. C. E. HICKOK, Farmington GRAND CHAPLAIN. ARCH A. JOHNSON, Springfield GRAND SI~NIOR DEACON. JACOB LAMPERT, St. Louis GRAND JUNIOR DEACON. VAN F. BOOR, Kansas City GRAND SENIOR STEWARD. C. N. MOSMAN, St.•Joseph GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD. T. W. COTTON, Van Buren GRAND MARSHAL. •JOHN M. DORAN. Memphis : GRAND MARSHAL. WM. SOUTHERN, JR., Independence - . GRAND SWORD- BEARER. I<'RA:\'I\: R. JESSE, Mexico GRAND PURSUIVAN'1'.

I. N. EVRARD, Marshall GRAND ORATOR. ' WM. G. MANLY, Columbia GRAND ORATOR. JOHN W. OWE~, St. Louis GRAND TILER.

1907·1

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. John T. Short, appointed the following: CHAIRMEN STANDING COMMITTEES. JURISPRUDENCE APPEALS AND GRIF1VANCES PAY ROLL WAYS AND MEANS CREDENTIALS : CHARIT:Y CHARTERED LODGES LODGES U. D REPORTS D. D. G. M.'S OBITUARIES CORRESPONDENCE UNFINISHED BUSINESS BOARDS OF RELIEF ACCOUNTS ......•....... ' MASONIC HOME TRANSPORTATIOX Ar\D IIOTELS 0

'

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WM. F. JOHNSON. D. A. JAMISON. W. R. SHRODES. A. M. DOCKERY. M. J. LILLY. , .D. B. FARNSWORTH. G. H. PIKE. JAMES A. BOONE. AUSTIN L. McRAE. C. H. BRIGGS. R. E. ANDERSON. H. T. WRIGHT. H. H. GETMAN. J AS. A. SMITH, JR., A. L. ROSS. W. G. WILDERMAN.

•••••••••••••••

0• • • • • • • •

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SPECIAL COMMITToEES. RIlVISION AND CODIFICATION OF LAws.-A. M. Hough, W. F. Johnson, A. S. Houston.

RITUAL.-A. S. Houston, D. M. Wilson, Campbell Wells, R. R. Kreeger, W. A. Hall.

RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRA1'ID LODGES.-E. F. Allen, .W. R. Stubhlefield, A. M. Dockery, W. F. Kuhn, L. B. Valliant.

ALLAN McDOWELL MONUMENT.-E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells, Van F. Boor.

OFFICES FOR GRAND SECRETARY.-A. :\1. Dockery, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells.

PflESENTATION OF JEWEL TO GRAND MASTE'R.

P. G. Master D. M.Wilson then presented to the M. W. Grand Master, John T. Short, the Grand Master's Jewel, in the following, terms: MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER.-I do not know that anything could afford me greater pleasure than to pin upon your br~ast the Grand Master's ,Jewel of the Grand Lodge of MissourI. I know' that It will be worthily worn; and I also know that your administration wlJI be one of the most successful, if not the most successful, in the history of this Grand Lodge. So wear it, my Brother, with pleasure to yourself and honor to the Fraternity.

. M. W. Grand Master John T. Short responded gracefully, as follows: MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER.-I accept this beautiful Jewel with great pleasure, tempered with a degree of fear and trembllng, for I know the grave responsibilities devolving on, the Grand Master of Masons of this State. Rut

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ProceediJlgs of the

[Sept.

with the counsel of t hose noble Past Grand ~1asters and the members of the Craft, with your hearty co-opet'atlon and a'sslstance, I shall endeavor to give you the best administration within my power.

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL.

M. W. Bro. R. E. Anderson then presented to the retiring Grand lVlaster, David 1\1. Wilson, a Past Grand Master's Jewel, saying: In the name of the Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodge of Masons of Missouri I present this Jewel to you as a Past Grand Master. I hope you will receive it. my Brother, as a slight token of the high esteem in which you are held by the Masons of :\-IiSSOUl'i. I trust that you will wear It with honor to yourself, and credit to the Craft, and that It will be handed down to posterity as a memento that you occupied such a high station among the Masons of MIssouri. ' '

M~

W. Bro. D. M. Wilson responded:

I know of no greater honor or distInction that could be conferred upon me than to be numbered as one of the Past Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge,

The minutes of the day's session were read and approved.

CLOSING.

N~ further business appearing, the M. W~ Grand Master, John T. Short, closed the Eighty-Seventh Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri in AMPLE FORM:, prayer' being offered by R. W. Bro. C. E. Hickok, Grand Chaplain.

JOHN R, PARSON, Grand Secretary.

1907.]

Gra~d

Lodge of Missouri.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District-JOHN路路M. DORAN, )lemphis.

EDWARD HIGBEE, Kirksvllle.

2d JOH:\" C. SE~ATE, Milan.

3d D. M.. FOSTER, Mercer.

4th T. A. DUNN, Bethany.

5th JOHN W; BARKLEY, Albany.

6th ADOLPH STAI.;BLE, )1aryvIlle.

7th C. L. EVANS, Oregon.

8th FINLEY R. HANNA, St. Joseph.

9th H. F .. LA WRE~CE, Gallatin.

10th C. W. BOLS'.rER, Plattsburg.

11th C. F. RIDINGS, Hamilton.

12th FORRES'r, L. MADDEN, Meadville.

13th GEO. F. BREWIl"GTON, Bevier.

14th FRAl'IK W. SMITH, Palmyra.

15th GEO. E. MAYHALL, New London.

16th 17th THOS. F. HURD, Paris.

T. H. WALTON, Higbee.

18th G. W. RUCKl<~R, Brunswick.

19th 20th C. B. HUGHES, Richmond.

J.P. TUCKI路JI{, Parkville.

21st FRANCIS A. LEACH, Kansas City.

22d HENRY. SIl'IAI.;ER, Lexington.

23d 24th R. E. L. SMITH, Marshall.

25th W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville.

'26th H. L. WILSON, Columbia.

FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico.

27th JOHN E. REgUS, IIIgh Hill.

28th J. W. POWELL, Troy.

29th E. A. FLUES~1EIER, Wright City.

30th 31st W. A. CLARK, Jetl'erson CIty. 32d G. H. PIKE, Washington.

WM~ E. HOKE, St. Louis.

33d ARTHUR COl'lGER, Harrisonville.

34th J. C. LAUGHLIN, RoclLvIlle.

35th 36th E. E. CODDING, Sedalia.

HARRY L. HUl'ITER, ClInt,on.

37th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon.

38th 39th AUSTIN L. M~RAE, Rolla.

40th CHARLES路 Eo PYLE, DeSoto.

41st W. B. DUNNEGAl'I; Bolivar.

42d WILL R. BOWLES, Greenfield.

43d G. D. ALLEE; Lamar.

44th R. A. MOO:~mYHAM, Carthage.

45th DEXTER B. FARNSWORTH, Springfield.

46th HENRY WILSON, Ava. J. A. NANEY, Birch Tree.

47th ED. HENDEHSON, Farmington.

48111 49th G. W. MILLEH, Millersville.

50th JAMES A. BOONI'~, Charleston.

51st HEl'IRY SCHROEDER, Campbell. ii2d W, W. MARTIN, Doniphan.

53d TROS. D. MARTIN, West Plains.

54th G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark.

55th H .. I. BRADFOHD, Monett.

56th W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho.

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DISTRICT LECTURERS. 1st DIstrict-JOHN M. DORAN, Memphis.

J. H. HOLTON, KirksvllIe~ 2d JOHN C. SEKATE, Mllan.

3d D. M. FOSTER, Mercer.

4th C. C. MILLER, Eagleville.

5th JOHN W. BARKLEY, Albany.

6th ADOLPH STAUBLE, MaryvllIe. 7th C. L. EVANS, Oregon.

8th AUG. F. BRAUN, St. Joseph.

9th H. F. LAWREKCE, Gallatin.

10th C. W. BOLSTER, Plattsburg.

11th C. F. RIDINGS. Hamilton.

12th FORRE3T r,. MADDEN, Meadville.

13th OEO. F. BREWINGTON, Bevier.

14th FRANK W. SMITH, Palmyra.

15th GEO. E. MAYHALL, New London.

16th THOS. F. HURD, Paris.

17th T. H. WALTON, Higbee.

18th G. W. RUCKER, Brunswick.

19th CHARLES B. HUGHES, Richmond.

20th 21st HENRY C. NOLAKD, Parkville.

CLARENCE H. CHENEY, Kansas City.

22d WALTER R. ECKLE, Lexington.

23d G. W. STROTHER, Marshall.

24th M. E. SCHMIDT, Boonville.

25th FRANK E. BRUTON, Sturgeon.

26th 27th FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico.

JOHN E. REEDS, High HilI. 28th J. W. POWELL, Troy.

29th E. A. FLUESMEIER, Wright City.

30th 31st W. A. CLARK, Jefferson City.

O. H. PIKE, washington."

32d JULIUS C. GARRELL, St. Louis.

33d ARTHUR CONGER, Harrisonville.

34th J. C. LAUGHLIN, RockvllIe. 35th E. E. CODDING, Sedalia.

36th HARRY L. HUKTER, Clinton.

37th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon.

38th ED. J. KOCH, Rolla.

39th 40th CHARLES E. PYLE, DeSoto.

41st JOE W. GRAVELY, Bolivar.

42d WILL R. BOWLES, Greenfield.

DANIEL O'BRYAN, Nevada.

43d L. W. WING, Joplin.

44th 45th BERT S. LEE, Springfield.

HENRYWILSO~ AVL 46th 47th J. A. NANEY, Birch Tree.

C. E. HICKOK, Farmington.

48th 49th G. W. MILLER, MIll~rsvllle.

50th JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston.

51st HENRY SCHROEDER, Campbell.

52d W. W. MARTIN, Doniphan.

53d.

THOS. D. MARTIN, West Plains.

54th.

G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark.

55th.

H. I. BRADFORD, Monett.

56th.

W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho.

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25th.

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45th.

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, 1908.

The Eighty-Eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held at ,St. Louis, commencing at 10 o'clock on the momi~g of the last Tuesday viz. : The 29th day of Sep. tember, 1908.

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BIOGRAPHICAL. DAVID McCONAUGHY WILSON. GRAND MASTER,

1906-1907~

David McConaughy Wilson was born at Gettysburg, Pa., September 26. 1853, in the house built by his grandfather in 1806, and in the samE' room in which his mother was born in 1821. He was named for his mother's uncle, Rev. David McConaughy, D.D., President of Washington College, Washington, Pa. His ancestors, both the 'Wilsons and McConaughys, were Scotch, and came to thh; country and settled near Gettysburg, Pa" in 1740. They were ,of thE' old Scotch Covenanter stock and through intermarriage with the Agnews the subject of our sketch traces his descent not only from the Scotch Covenanters, but also the French Huguenots. He is the fourth, in direct line, to bear the name of David, and his son the fifth. The first David Wilson, his great-grandfather, was a Captain in the War of the Revolutio~. His father is a Presbyterian minister and' moved to' Potosi, Mo., in 1860, subsequently residing in Ironton, Jefferson City and St. Charles; and in 1871 settled ' in Milan, Sullivan County, Mo., where the subject of our sketch still, resides.

He was a student at the State University for four years. Received the. degree of A. B. in 1875, and A. M. in 1878, and was 'admitted to the bar in 1881 and has since been engaged in the practice of law in Sullivan and adjoining counties. He was elected County School Commissioner in '1883, Prosecuting Attorney in 1884, and again in 1886 and 1888.

He was married in 1885 to Selena McClary, and of this marriage have been born four children-two sons and two daughters. ]\[Aso~rc.

He was initiated, passed and raised in Seaman Lodge, No. 126, at Milan, Mo., in 1876, and still retains his membership ion that Lodge. He was Worshipful Master of his Lodge from 1887 to 1889 and neVE'r held any other office in it.

Our Brother received the Qapitular Degrees in· Milan Chapter in 1883 and s€rved as its High Priest in 1886. Received the Cryptic

DAVID M. WILSON, ilhLAN.

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GRAND MASTER. 1906-1907.

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Degrees' in Sheldnah Council No. 24 at Kansas City in 1894, arid was Charter Member and first Master of Solomon Council No. 26,. at IvIilan, instituted in 1'894. Was Knighted in Coeur de Liop Commandery No. 14, at Brookfield ill .18~4; and was Charter Member of St. Bernard Commander)' at Milan, instituted in 1889, and was its.

Eminent Commander 1889. 'Vas Charter Member and first Worthy Patron of Olive Chapter No. 65, O. E. S., at Milan. ~ Became a member ~f the Anointed High Priesthood in 1888.

'Vas Grand Master ()f Council Royal ann Select Masters in'1899. and has been' Chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence since 1902. Is now President of the Missouri Conventkm of Anointed High Priests and Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masol1s of Missouri.

He was elected Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in 1903; Senior Grand Warden in 1904; Deputy Grand.

Master 1905. and Grand Master ·on Septemb,er 26, 1906, his fifty-third birthday. That he has been an earnest, active and zealous Mason,. po.ssessing \he love and copfidence of his Brethren, this short history of his Masonic life plainly shows; and though laden with Masonic honors, each has been deservedly won and worthily worn: As to his l~nowledge of the Masonic Rituals, our late Gram! Lecture~ the lamented McDowell, once said to the writer that D. M. Wilson had few equals and no s~p~l'ior. His administration of the. offices with which he has been entrusted has endeared him to the Bre'thren of Missouri. Long, may he live to aid the Craft with counsel and advice. And as he pursues life's journey to its close, may peace and plenty; happiness and ~ontentment, ever abide witp. him.

ALFRED H. WHITE•

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