1911 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri by Missouri Freemasons

CLAY C. BIGGER LACLEDE, Mo. GRAND MASTER,

1910-1911.

BIOGRAPHICAL. CLAY CICERO BIGGER, GRAND MASTER, 1910-1911.

Clay Cicero Bigger, though a Missourian to the manor born, like many of her best and most prominent citizens, comes of good old Kentucky stock. His father migrated from that state to this in 1840 and settled in tinn County, four miles south of Linneus, the county seat. Here in a Missouri farmhouse our Grand Master was born August 17th, 1855, and in Missouri he has continued to reside to this day. His stalwart and powerful physique, his commanding presence, his perfect health, and his remarkable capacity to do things, can .easily be accounted for when it is known that he grew up a boy on the farm and continued to live there till he was twenty-four years old. Attending the public schools as a pupil, at the age of seventeen he became a teacher in them, and for six years taught a fall and winter term, and during the summer worked on the farm. Denied a college education he is in a large measure a self-educated man. For, during the six years that he taught, and even before ~hat time, he was industriously and systematically applying himself to the acquiring. of useful knowledge. Here he laid deep and strong that firm foundation on which has been erected by his untiring labors in maturer life a stately and substantial edifice of most useful and practical information. His ambition \vas to be a lawyer, and with that in view he ~egan the reading of the horn books of the profession while teaching school, andhas pursued its study ever since 'with enthusiastic ardor. _ At the age of twentyfive he was admitted to the bar by the late Judge Burgess. Shortly. thereafter he married Miss Mary E. Means, a charming and talented Linn County young lady, with whom he has lived most happily ever since. He began the practice of law at Laclede, and for more than thirty years has made that city his residence. For the three past decades he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession in Linn and adjoining counties, and during that time has built up a large and lucrative business. He is a safe counsellor, a good pleader, a fine trial lawyer, and a power before a jury.

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A son, Byrnie E., the only child, and a most prorllising young man, is also a lawyer, engaged in the practice at Hannibal; and at the present time he is Master o~ Hannibal Lodge No. 188. In 1888, Brother Bigger was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Linn County, and during his term of office was untiring in the enforcement of the Local Option Law, and was a terror to evil doers. In 1903 he was appointed by Governor Dockery a member of the Board of Managers of State Hospital ~o. 2, at St. Joseph, and continued to hold the office during the first two years of Governor Folk's administration, serving in all for six years. M. W. Brother Bigger was made a Master Mason in Cypress Lodge, No. 227, at Laclede in 1886, and has bcen a member of that Lodge from that day to this. He first served as its Master in 1889, and in all served six terms. He was D. D. G. M. and District Lecturer of the 12th Masonic District for tcn years, serving from 1897 to 1907. In 1904 he was appointed Grand Senior Ste\vard, and in 1906 Grand Senior Deacon. In 1907 he was elected Grand Junior 'Varden, and has been regularly advanced until -at the Annual Communication of 1910, he was elected Grand Master. Our Brother received the Chapter Degrees in Linn R(~yal Arch Chapter, No. 41, at Brookfield in 1900. He received the Cryptic Degrees in . Solomon Council, No. 26, at Mibn in 1902. He was knighted in Cocur de Leon Commandery, No. 14, at Brookfield in 1904. He is a Charter Member of Laclede Chapter, Ko. 18, O. E. S. To-day, he holds his membership in each of the above-named bodies. He is also a member of Moolah Temple A. A.. O. N. M. S., at St. Louis. Our Brother is in the very prime of his physical and intellectual life. He is a power for good in the community in which he lives. His love for Freemasonry is intense, and it is the ar~ent wish of those who know him best that for many, many years to come he may -live to favor us with his r~pe experience and wise counsel. D. M. WILSON.

J. R. McLACHLAN KAHOKA, GRA

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BIOGRAPHICAL. ( JAMES ROBERT McLACHLAN, GRAND LECTURER.

James Robert McLachlan was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 2, 1858. In the fall of 1872, he came to Clark County, Mo., and his residence has been in that County ever since. He received his education in 'the public schools of this State, and for a number of years was a teacher in them. So well did he perform the task assigned him that in 1887 he was elected County School Commissioner of Clark County, which office he filled with great credit to himself for four consecutive years. He then engaged in business as an Examiner of Titles at Kahoka, and continued in that bu'siness until he became Grand Lecturer. He is married and has one child~ f

Brother McLachlan was made a FreemaElon in Hiram Lodge, No. 362, at Kahoka, Moo, November 24, 1891. He was passed December 8, 1891, and raised December 19, 1891. He served as Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge in 1894 and 1895. He received the Chapter Degrees in Kahoka Chapter, No. 126, March 12,1906, while the Chapter was under dispensation. He served as its High Priest in 1909. The same year in Joplin !le was anointed, coItsecrated and set apart to the Holy Order of High Priesthood. He took the Cryptic Degrees in Solomon Council, No. 26, at Milan in 1907, and was Thrice Illustrious Master of that Council in 1908. He was Knighted in M~mphisCommandery, No. 41, Memphis, Mo., November 9, 1906. He is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having been initiated in Kahoka Chapter, No. 40, Kahoka, Moo, in December, 1908. He became a member of Moolah Temple A. A. O. N. M. So, St. Louis, Moo, by initiation, Novemger 19, 1910, and he holds his membership in each of the above-named bodies today. Brother McLachlan is a member of St. Louis Lodge of Perfection, St. Louis Chapter of Rose Croix, Missouri Council Knights Kadosh and Missouri Consistory M. R. S., Valley of St. Louis, Southern Jurisdiction, taking the Degrees from the Fourth to the Thirty-second inclusive, in St. Louis, February 28, 1908.

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In 1898, Brother McLachlan was appointed District Lecturer of the First Masonic District, composed of the Counties of Clark, Scotland and Schuyler, by R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell. He continued to hold this office for eight years, and became one of the best ritualists in the State. 80 highly was he regardEd as a man and a Freemason that upon the death of Brother McDowell, th~ .eyes of those who knew him best instinctively. turned to him as his successor. . He was appointed Grand Lecturer, July 1, 1906, by Grand Master Houston. In his address to the Grand J;.odge, speaking of this appointment, M. W. Bro. Houston said: "I determined that the appointee should be o! unsullied character, thoroughly posted in the Ritual, and unswerving in his devotion to the principles for which Freemasonry stands. Such a one, only, ~ was satisfied, would be acceptable to the Craft." Brother McLachlan haS now filled this most important office for more than five years with steadily increasing honor to the Fraternity and credit to himself. His work speaks for itself. Time has shown that no mistake was made in appointing him, and he has proven himself to be a most worthy successor to the gifted and beloved McDowell. D. M. WILSON.

JOHN W. OWEN ST.

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GRAND TILER.

BIOGRAPHICAL. JOHN W. OWEN. GRAND TILER,

R. W. Bro. John W. Owen, known to many of the Craft only as "Uncle John," was accorded recognition at the recent Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge that comes to few, and to none more worthy or entitled to the honor and distinction than our well-beloved Grand Tiler. Past Grand Master Kuhn never aided in acknowledging merit more wort,hily won than when he 'proposed to honor the "Old Guardsman" with representation in the printed proceedings equal to that given to past presiding officials of the Grand Body. It is with manifest doubt and a deep sense of our incompetency that we attempt to produce sketch worthy' of our ,beloved Tiler of the most worshipful Grand Lodge of Masons in Missouri, who, by reason of his sterling worth and character, ~ enshrined in the hearts of all who know him.

Brother Owen was born in the City of New York, October 24, 1824. He will, when this appears, have rounded out eighty-seven years. He has resided in Missouri seventy-three years of his life, nearly three s'core of which he has devoted to Masonic service. With the recent years, infirmities have multiplied to some extent,' and his legion of friends realize that to prolong his life and unequaled good service, will require exceptional care. There are very few members of the Grand Lodge ~ho entered prior to the date that Brother Owen began to wield the "drawn sword" at the door; and they without exception have ceased to make their annual visits. We do not recall a single Mason who has to his credit equal years of service with Uncle John. MEMBERSHIP. Brother Owen was initiated in Misso.uri Lodge, No. I, March 1, 1855; made a Fellow Craft, September 23, 1855. He was raised to the Degree of Master Mason, September 13, 1856. When Pride of the West Lodge,

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No. 179, was chartered May 28, 1858, he was one of the members, and retains his membership in that Lodge to this day. He was exalted in Missouri Royal Arch Chapter, No.1, October 23,1871, and soon thereafter received the Cryptic Degrees of Royal and Select Masters in Hiram , Council, No. 10 then (No.1 now). He received all the degrees, grades and orders from the fourth to thirty-second degree, inclusive, in the four bodies of the A. & A. S. R. in St. Louis. The Christian Orders of Knighthood were conferred upon him in Ascalon Commandery, No. 16, Knights Templar; the Order of the Temple being conferred November 15, 1878. In addition he was created a Noble, December 15,1886, in Moolah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S. SERVICE. In the constituent Bodies he has continuously served, guarding thei,r doors and protecting their property; and he still maintains many of his official positions. 'In the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M., his service as Grand Tiler begun October 11 â&#x20AC;˘. 1881, and thus exceeds one-third of a century. In the Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and Grand Council, Royal and Select Ma~ters, his se~vice about equals that he has given to the Grand Lodge. In the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar, his duties vary little, if any, from that of the other Grand Bodies; all exceeding thirty years. With this we bid our friend, adieu. WESLEY P. RICKART.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

NINETY- FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

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ANCIENT FREE ~ ACCEPTED MASONS - OF THE

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26, A. D., 1911; A. L., 5911

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

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ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. The Ninety-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of l\tlissouri convened at Scottish Rite Cathedral, Seventeenth and Locust streets, St. Louis, Missouri, September 26, 191 I; at 10 o'clock A. M. PRESENT. CLAY C. BIGGER, Laclede M. W. Grand Master. ARCH A. JOHNSON, Springfield R. W. Deputy Grand Master. JACOB LAMPERT, St. Louis.; R. W. Grand Senior Warden. VAN FREMONT BOOR, Kansas City . . R. W. Grand Junior lY'arden. JOHN R. PARSON, St. LouIs R. W. Grand Secretary. J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka R. W. Grand Lecturer. REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City .. R. W. Grand Chaplain. CHESLEY A. MOSMAN, St. Joseph R. W. Grand Senior Deacon. TOLMlAN W. COTTON, Van Buren R. W. Grand Junior Deacon. FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico ' .. R. W. Grand Senior Steward. WM. A. CLARK, Jefferson City oR. W. Grand Junior Steward. EDWARD HIGBEE, Kirksville oR. W. Grand Marshal. JOHN 'V. BINGHAM, Milan. R. W. Grand Marshal. GEORGE M. SARGENT, Kansas City .. R. W. Grand Sword Bearer. JULIUS C. GARRELL, St. Louis R. W. Grand Pursuivant. ;FRED S. HUDSON, Chillicothe R. W.'Orand Orator. PERCY A. BUDD, Kansas City R. W. Grand Orator. JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis : R. W. Grand Tiler. 0

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VISIT OF THE MASONIC HOME CHILDREN.

Prior to the opening of the regular session of th.e Grand Lodge, the children from the Masonic Home marched on the stage and rendered a most enjoyable 'program, accompanied by P. B. Eversden, Grand Organist, and Moolah Orchestra. o

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At 10 o'.clock A. M. the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M, of the State of Missouri, was opened in AMPLE FORM by the Ivlost Worshipful Grand Master, Clay C. Bigger, assisted by other Grand Officers. Divine blessing upon the prQceedings of this Grand Lodge was invoked by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. CREDENTIALS.

The Committee on Credentials thereupon made the following p~eliminary report: Your Committee on Credentials have the honor to report that Representatives from 416 Lodges have been registered. WM. E. HOKE, Chairman.

A constitutional number of Lodges being repres'ented, the Most Worshipful Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge open and' ready to proceed with business. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. M. W. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand Master, thereupon present~d

and read the follm;ving Address, which was referred to a committee of all Past Grand Masters present, with M. W. Bro. Xenophon Ryland, Senior Past Grand Mas'ter, Chairman:

'1.'0 the Members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri:

BRETHREN---':"'Upon the ever revolving wheels of time another year has passed and is now behind us. It brought to all in our several stations in life labors to be performed and solemn duties and obli- ' gations to be discharged.

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It is a part of the eternal plan of the great Creator of heaven and earth that every human life should be a life of industry; a life of good deeds; a life of usefulness to his fellow man; living not so much for himself as for others; a life dedicated and devoted to making others happy; a life from which selfishness has been eradicated and in its stead glow love and compassion for those around him.

He who orders his life in conformity to these eternal truths; who is ever ready to place his shoulder in loving-kindness under the burdens that are bearing others down; who wipes away the tears of sorrow; whose heart is expanded with compassion by the cry of distress; who is ever ready to stretch forth a strong hand of love and sympathy and draw back from the- depths of sin and degradation his fallen Brother and again J;llace his feet upon the firm foundation of truth and virtue; who hearkens unto and whose soul is touched with sympathy by the sorrowing of the widow and orphan; who daily diffuses the sunshine路 of peace and joy in the pathw~y of those around him; who brings to the face of the sorrow- . ing a smile of gladness and joy, and who lives most for others and least for himself; he who lives his best life thus, lives in harmony with the Divine will and plan. He will be blest of men and will lay up for himself a crown of peace and joy which shall endure everlasting, when Time shall be no more. F~eemasonry in its every word, every' thought, every precept and every emblem, teaches this higher and nobler life. It seeks by its impressive ceremonies, by its precepts of high moral conduct and by its beautiful emblems. sU,blimely expressive, to instill into the minds of its votaries a love of this higher and nobler life. It seeks to implant in them a love for truth and virtue; to teach them the Divine attributes of love and compassion and charity for their fellow man; to despise hypocrisy and falsehood and wickedness; to know God and His holy will and to' order his life in路 conformity therewith.

He who has been honored by the privileges of our Fraternity; who, on bended knee at the Altar of Freemasonry, has seen the gloom and darkness around him give way before the advancing light of Masonic truth, and who has not felt his hear.t expand with joy, and whose soul has not been fired with a high and. noble resolve to live less for himself and more for others, and to live and labor for the happiness of those around him, has enjoyed the privileges of our Order to little purpose. He has failed to grasp and

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treasure in his heart the sublime truths displa~ed on the Masonic Trestleboard; he has failed to learn and be impressed with the great moral lesson which Freemasonry teaches: that he who labors most for others, strives most by precept and his own example to raise his fellow man to a higher, nobler life; and that he who has learned to love truth and virtue and to despise deceit and falsehood, lives in harmony with God's eternal truths. When I look out over this magnificent body of men; the lawfully accredited Representatives of more than fifty thousand Freemasons ,constituting the -membership of the Fraternity in the great State of Missouri; when I look into their faces, I can not but feel that they are men in whose hearts' and consciehces the great principles of righ\. truth, charity and brotherly love inculcated in the work of o.ur Order have found lodgment; that they are indeed men "to whom the burthened heart may pour out its sorrows; to whom distress may prefer its suit; whose hands are guided by justice and whose hearts are expanded by路 benevolence." Brethren, I extend to you a cordial and fraternal welcome to this, the Ninety-first Annual Communication 'of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. How we all rejoice at the annual return of this auspicious occasion! Here friends again meet and greet each other with a fraterenal hand-clasp. Here old acquaintances are renewed, and new friends found. Here our hearts are warmed and expanded by the ties of fraternal love; our faith is renewed and we again resolve to pursue with increased devotion our journey upward and onward toward that goal of perfection in Eternity, which should be the objective point of every Freemason. Amid the pleasure we feel at being again permitted to meet around this sacred Altar, let us not forget, however, the grave' responsibilities resting upon 'us at this time. We will be called upon during this Grand Lodge to lay down upon our Masonic Trestleboard the rules and designs by which the Craftsmen throughout this Grand Jurisdiction shall labor during the coming year. Let our every thought, word and act be tempered with wisdom, prudence and justice, so that. the upward progress of our beloved Order 'may not be retarded by our mistakes. I congratulate you, my Brethren, and join in the pleasure you feel at being permitted to again assemble together in Grand Lodge. Yet amid the pleasure we feel there comes a note of sadness. The grim reaper,

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Death, has been at work, and many noble Brethren in this and our Sister Grand Jurisdictions have fallen beneath his pitiless blade. Many kindly faces which we were wont to meet are absent today. They were at their post of duty out in the Quarries of Life when the dread summons came, and "from their nerveless hands have forever fallen the working tools of life." They will be sadly missed, and we grieve to know that we shall meet them on earth n() more. But the example of their noble lives, their fidelity to every trust and their unswerving attachment to the principles of our Institution will live after them and be enshrined in the hearts of their Brethren. Your Committee on Necrology will pay a p'roper tribute to the memory of our departed Brethren. It affords me the greatest pleasure to be able to report that during the year harmony and brotherly love have, with scarcely an exception, prevailed among the Brethren. Nothing of any serious conse<tuence has occurred to mar the harmony that has prevailed. It has not been necessary for me to arrest the Charter of a single Lodge. It has been a year of great activity and prosperity among the Lodges generally throughout the State. Some have made surprising gains in membership, and I am pleased to note that the new members coming to us are from among the best citizens of the community in which the Lodge is located. Th,is, I am of the opinion, may be accounted for, in part at least, from the fact that. in ! ~imost 'every Lodge the members are required to maintain thehighest standard of moral conduct, to live in accordance with their professions as Freemasons, and to refrain from every practice calculated to reflect upon the Fraternity. Wherever I have been, from every part of the State, have come to me ample _proofs that the Brethren are - active and alert in guarding the good name of the Order by requiring the most exemplary conduct on the part of itsmembers. In almost every instance, the erring Brother is promptly disciplined in a spirit of kindness, but with firmness. From what I have been able to learn on the occasion of my visits to Lodges in alI parts of the State, and from large correspondence, I am sure that there has never been a time in the history of the Fraternity in this Grand Jurisdiction when the Masonic law concerning the conduct. of the members - has been more strictly enforced than at present. The Brethren are alert and keeping pace with the upward and onward movement of the people along all moral lines. They realize that the strength of our Institution depends not so much upo~ numbers as upon the personal chara.cter of the men constituting its.

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membership. They are striving to make their 路Lodge a power and influence for good in tne community in which it is located. So long as this course is' pursm~d the result will be inevitable. Our new membership will be drawn from among the best citizens of the community, thereby giving stren~th, dignity and moral influence to the Lodge. This should路 be gratifying to every member of the Fraternity, as it promises a prosperous and glorious future. As an evidence of the growth and general prosperity of the Order, I need only add that our net increase for the year is 2,132, making our 'total membership, 53,218. In. addition to this gratifying increase, I find a laudable ambition among the Lodges to erect or purchase halls of their own. During the year quite a number of Lodges have bought or built and furnished halls of their own and many others are contemplating and laying plans to do likewise in the near future. This is certainly commendable, because where a Lodge owns its own hall it has greater prestige in the community, and its members can not but have greater interest in its welfare and prosperity. FRATERNAL RELAT10NS.

Our relations ~ith our sister Grand Jurisdictions continue to be most fraternal and cordial. I have had correspondence with a number,' in fact a majority, of the Grand Masters of our sister States, principally relating to the conferring of degrees on candidates by Lodges in this State for Lodges in other States, or requesting degrees to be conferred by Lodges in other States for Lodges in this State. These requests have in every instance' been cordially granted. YORK GRAND LODGE OF MEXICO. In April last a communication was received from M. W. Bro. W. H. Seam~m, Grand Master, attested by R. W. Bro. F. E. Young, Grand Secretary, under the Grand Lodge Seal, stating that. the name, "Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico," had been changed to "York Grand Lodge ,of Mexico, Free and Accepted Masons," and requesting that the credentials of our Grand Representative be renewed under the new name. This was accordingly done. The Grand Master of Mexico congratulated the Grand Lodge of Missouri on the fact that it was the first to recognize the Grand Lodge of Mexico under the new name.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. During the year I appointed Grand Representatives of this Grand Lodge, near other Grand Lodges, as follows: R. W. Bro. Charles H. Maull, near the Grand Lodge of Delaware. R. W. Bro. B. F. Lucas, near the Grand Lodge of Maryland. R. W. Bro.P. P. Lester, near the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. I also recommended R. W. Bro. Francis A. Leach, of Kansas City, for appointment as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Maryland, :p.ear the Grand Lodge of Missouri and his aDPointment was accordingly made. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Immediately after the close of the Grand Lodge, I appointed a District Deputy Grand Master for each of the fifty-eight Districts in the State. Three vacancies occurred and were fiiled by other appointments, .as follows: R. W. Bro. Frank R. Jesse, of the Twenty-seventh District, resigned, and R. W. Bro. John T. Mason, of Mexico, was appointed. R. W. Bro. Geo. W. Presnell, of the Forty-eighth District. resigned, and R. W. Bro. John H. Chitwood, of Fredericktown, was appointed. A vacancy occurred in the Thirty-fifth District, caused by the. death of. R. W. Bro. J. C. Laughlin, and R. W. Bro. R. B. Campbell was appointed. I am under many obligations to the District Deputy Grand Masters for the valuable assistance they have rendered me during the year. They have on all occasions been prompt and efficient in the discharge of every duty. Much of the prosperous condition of the Order in the State is attributable to their untiring industry and faithful service. To them I desire to extend my sincere thanks for their uniform kindness and invaluable aid. CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. I appointed Chairmen of the various Standing Committees, a complete list of which will be found in the Proceedings of the last Grand Lodge. Owing to ,the fact that. M. W. BI:.0. Dorsey A. Jamison had arranged to be absent in Europe during the greater part of the year, he found it necessary to resign the chairmanship of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. I was 10th to dispense with his invaluable services as Chairman of that very important committee. His

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resignation was accepted and I appointed R. W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre to fill the vacancy. I am under many obligations to Brother _ McIntyre for consenting to assume the arduous duti~s that will devolve on him as Chairman of the Appeals and Grievance Committee; but I know that he will bring to the discharge of those duties the same wisdom, prudence and justice which were always displayed by his predecessor. I also appointed the following Special Co~足 mittees: Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges-Wm. F. Kuhn, J. W. Boyd, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells, R. F. Stevenson. Manual-Wm. E. Hoke, J. C. Garrell, J. S. McIntyre, Wm. A. Hall, John R. Parson. Conference of Grand Masters-C. C. Bigger, J. T. Short, E. F. Allen, D. M. Wilson, A. S. Houston. Lease of Offices~A. M. Dockery, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. During the year, eight new Lodges have been constituted under Dispensation, as follows: Mokane, at Mokane, Callaway County. Wellston, at Wellston, St. Louis County. Fairview, at Fairview, Newton County. Mount Washington, at Mount Washington, Jackson County. Chaffee, at Chaffee: Scott County. Marion, at Mercer; Mercer County. Swope Park, at Kansas City, Jackson County. Grandview, at Grandview, Jackson County. In the case of each of these Lodges, before granting the Dispensation for their organization, the petition was examined and found to contain the required number of lawful petitioners, and the same was accompanied by the proper certificate of the District Lecturer and the recommendation of the District Deputy Grand Master. DISPENSATIONS GRANTED. I have granted quite a large number of Dispensations during the year principally for the election of Lodge officers and for reballot on petitions of candidates. A number of the Lodges failed to hold a meeting and elect Lodge officers on the date provided by the by-laws. Various causes have been assigned for the failure of the Lodge to meet and elect officers at the appointed time. In some

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instances the failure to meet and hold the election was the result of absolute negligence on the part of the officers and members. They permitted some social or other function to interfere with a quorum being present. This shows a lack of interest in the affairs of the Lodge on the part of officers and members. In each instance I granted the Dispensation, but I called their attention to the fact that such neglect and indifference to so important a matter as the election of Lodge officers can not bu~ result injuriously to, the success . and prosperity of the Lodge, and urged them not to permit this to occur again. A complete list of the Dispensations granted will appear in the report of the Grand Secretary. In this connection I desire to say that I have received from no less than forty-seven Lodges requests for Dispensations permitting a ballot on a petition or to confer degrees in a shorter period of time than is prescribed by the Grand Lodge by-laws. In two instances I was requested to grant a Dispensation permitting the Lodge to ballot and confer the three degrees at the same meeting, and that meeting to be held only one week after the petition had been received. I hardly need to add that all such requests were refused. My experience in this regard has not been different from the experiences of my predecessors in the office of Grand Master. Year after year Grand Masters have called attention to the fact that the time within which a petition may be balloted on, or a candidate advanced from one degree to a:nother, is fixed by the Grand Lodge by-laws, and that the by-laws are just as binding upon the Grand Master as upon the Lodges;. that he not only has no power, but is strictly forbidden "to suspend the operation of any law of the Grand Lodge." Notwithstanding the oft-repeated rulings of Grand Masters on this question, these requests, year by year, seem to multiply.' I again call attention to this matter with the hope that the Lodges will fully understand that the 'Grand Master, under the Grand Lodge by-laws, is without power to shorten the time within which a petition for either the degrees or membership may be balloted on, or the time within which a candidate may be advanced. LAYING OF CORNER-STONES. October 8, 1910, was a great day for the Brethren of Kansas City. On that day, assisted by a number of the Grand Lodge Officers, I had the honor as well as very great pleasure of laying the cornerstone of the magnificent Masonic Temple which was being erected through the enterprise and liberality of the Brethren of Kansas

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City. There was a very gratifying attendance of the Brethren, there being about two thousand in the line of march. A large body of Knights Templar, under the command of M. W. Bro. and Grand Commander, Wm. F. Kuhn, acted as escort. A l~rge number of the good sisters of the Order of Eastern Star, in automobiles, joined in the procession and graced the occasion with their p:t;esence. The parade formed at Shrine Hall, Fourteenth street and Grand avenue, and the line of march was thence, through the central part of thE' city to the site of the Temple, at Ninth and Harrison streets, where, in the presence of a large assembly of people, the corner-stone was路 laid according to our Masonic Ritual. It was a great day for Free~ masonry, and the Brethren of Kansas City are justly proud of their splendid achievement. I will here add, that on Saturday; the 30th day of this month, this magnificent Masonic Temple will be dedicated by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Actuated by a laudable spirit of enterprise, those sterling Freemasons of St. Joseph, during the year '1910, provided the necessary funds and commenced the erection of a magnificent Temple 'at that place. On October 22, 1910, assisted by other Grand Lodge Officers and distinguished Brethren, I had the honor of laying the corner-stone of this beautiful edifice. Here also was a large outpouring of the loyal Freemasons from St. Joseph and neighboring cities. After an imposing parade, the corner-stone was laid with appropriate ceremony. The good Brethren of St. Joseph deserve the highest praise for their zeal, enterprise and liberality. They did not stop with merely beginning this commendable enterprise. With characteristic zeal and energy they. pushed the Temple to completion and furnished it in every part in most magnificent style, and on May 25,1911, in the presence of a large assembly of the Brethren, I had the honor of dedicating this magnificent structure to Masonic purposes according to our Ritual. October 27, 1910, I laid the corner-stone of the new Christian Church at Armstrong. February 3d, the cotner-stone of the new high school building at Butler was laid by M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn. March 18th I had the very, great honor of laying the cornerstone of the New Infirmary Building at the, Masonic Home. of which I will speak more fully hereafter. March 30th, M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs laid the corner-stone of the New Calvary Baptist Church at Joplin. April 19th I laid the corner-stone of the New Federal building ,at Clinton.

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GRAND LODGE OF KANSAS. On February 15th, in company with Jacob Lampert, Grand Senior Warden, C. A. Mosman, Grand Senior Deacon, T. W. Cotton, Grand Junior Deacon, and Geo. M. Sargent, Grand 'Sword Bearer of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, and M. W. Bros. Wm. F. Kuhn, A. M. Hough, D. M. Wilson and E. F. Allen, I ,had the very great pleasure of paying a fraternal visit to the Grand Lodge of Kansas assembled at Kansas City, Kansas, in its Fifty-fifth Annual Communication. I am under many obligations to M. W. Bro. Marion R. Brundage, Grand Master, and the Grand Officers and Representatives to the Grand Lodge of Kansas for the many courtesies extended on the occasion of our visit. Our reception was most cordial and fraternal. A large number of splendid men and representative Freemasons were in attendance. On every hand there was an abundance of evidence that the cause of Freemasonry it:l the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas, our beloved daughter of whom we are justly proud, is in the hands of skillful Craftsmen who are building well. It was an occasion long to be remembered by those who were present.. OTHER VISITATIONS .. 'have had the pleasure of visiting a large number of Lodges during the year. The officers and members of every Lodgp. visitp.d have extended to me the greatest hospitality and kindness, for which I return them my most sincere thanks. These visits have enabled me to meet and make the personal acquaintance of many of the Brethren throughout the State. I have always held the highest opinion of the moral worth and sterling character of the Brethren constituting the great body of the Fraternity in this State. This opinion has not only been confirmed, but has been greatly enlarged and emphasized by my meeting and making the person'a} acquaintance of so many of the Brethren. The many acts of hospitality, courtesy and kindness which they have extended to me will be treasured among the most pleasant and valuable of my experiences in the high office with which I have been honored by my ,Brethren. ,It would consume too much of your time should I mention in detail all the Lodges I have visited. However, owing to the peculiar i:nterest which attached to some visits I made, I can not refrain from mentioning them.

On December 26th I had the very great pleasure of being present and installing the officers of Hannibal Lodge, No. 188, of Hannibal.

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Aside from the kindness and hospitality extended, the occasion was peculiarly interesting to me in that the Brethren had conferred upon my only son a very great honor by electing him Master of . the Lodge, and I had the pleasure of installing him in that responsible office. As it was a very unusual occurrencE:! for a Grand Master to be privileged to install his own son Master of a Lodge, and路 owing to the peculiar pleasure it aJ;f0rded me, I feel that the Grand Lodge will pardon me for ref~rring to it. On the afternoon of May 27th, the Grand Lecturer, Brother McLachlan and myself, with other Brethren, visited Platte City \ and enjoyed the hospitality of M. VV-. Bro. Campbell Wells and his m6st excellent wife. In the evening we attended a meeting of Platte City Lodge where we met a large number of Brethren and assisted in conferring the Degree of Master Mason on a candidate. At the conclusion of the work an elegant banquet was served. On May 29th, in company with M. W. Bro. John T. Short and R. W. Bros. Jacob Lampert, J. R. McLachlan, J. W. Bingham and other distinguished Bre~hren, I visited Seaman Lodge, at Milan. While there we were delightfully entertained by 1\'1. W. Bro. D. M. Wilson and his most excellent -wife in their spacious home. There were afternoon and evening meetings, at which the Degree of Master Mason was conferred on three candidates, one of whom was the son of M. W. Bro. Wilson. I had the honor of conferring the Degree on Bro. Wilson's son. When Bro. Wilson was so ably and efficiently serving as Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, he greatly honored me by conferring on my son. th.e Degree of Master Mason, and I, therefore, was much pleased to reciprocate. LODGES OF INSTRUCTION FOR DISTRICT LECTURERS. The last Grand Lodge made provision for holding Lodges of Instruction exclusively for District Lecturers. Accordingly, Lodges of Instruction for the District Lecturers were held at Moberly, Sedalia, St. Louis, Springjield and St. Joseph. With the Grand Lecturer, Bro. McLachlan, I had the pleasure of being present during each of these Lodges. There was a good attendance of the District Lecturers, much interest being manifested and substantial progress made. STATE LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. State Lodges of Instruction were held at Macon, Hannibal, Chilli路 cothe, Maryville, Columbia, Jefferson City, Marshall, St. Joseph, Joplin, Lebanon, Rolla, St. James, Farmington I and Cape Girardeau.

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all of these Lodges. The attendance was very gratifying, and earnest work was done by the Brethren with very pleasing results. THE MASONIC HOME. The .Masonic Home still continues to be the pride of the Brethren of the entire State. As will appear by the reports that will be submitted for your consideration, the Home in all departments is in most excellent condition. 'Those beneath its sheltering roof who are the objects of our benefactions receive the most' kind and solicitous care and attention. I can not speak too highly of the untiring, efficient and painstaking work of the Brethren constituting the Board of Directors. They are men of wide experience, all burdened with large private business affairs; yet the Home seems to occupy the first place in their thought. With untiring energy and unflagging industry, these ,Brethren, without reward other than the reward of a noble deea well done, give to the Home and its affairs their best efforts. They are entitled to the sincere thanks of the Brethren for the splendid work they have been and are doing for the Home and the aged people and路 children who find a sanctuary within its peaceful walls. The Brethren throughout the State are in full accord and sympathy with the Board of Directors in the administration of this noble charity. When the Grand Lodge at St. Joseph two years ago decided to erect at the Home a building for the care of the afflicted, and called upon the Lodges and Brethren for subscriptions to a fund for that purpose, its action was met with a bearty and loyal response and from individual Brethren and Lodges promptly came liberal subscriptions. As 'an evidence of the enthusiasm of the Brethren in this splendid enterprise, I only need to call attention to that inspiring incident at the last session of the Grand Lodge when M. W. Bro. Dockery "passed the bat," The generous contributions from Lodges and individual Brethren enabled the Board of Direc~ors, soon - after the close of the Grand Lodge, to arrange for and begin the erection of the building. In February a request was received from the Board for the Grand Lodge to lay the corner-stone on March 18th. I immediately issued a general Dispensation to all Lodges in the State authorizing and inviting them to attend and participate in the ceremony. The laying of the corner-stone of the Infirmary Building at the Home probably presented the most imposing Masonic demonstration

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in the history of the State. More than five thousand good and loyal Freemasons from all parts of the State were present and partici路 pated in the ceremony. Under the direction of R. W. Bro. McCulloch, Grand Marshal of the day, and his assistants, the procession formed at Tuscan Temple, and the line of march was thence to the Home, where, in the presence of a large assembly of people, the corner-stone of the new building was laid by the Grand Lodge. This was followed by eloquent addresses by R. W. Bros. Alexander G. Cochran ~nd Bert S. Lee; M. 路W. Bros. D. M. Wilson, W. F. Kuhn, E. F. Allen and A. M. Dockery; Bro. Alphonso C. Stewart, Sovereign Grand Inspector General of the A. & A. S. R. of Missouri; and Sister Ethel Stansbury, Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. It was an inspiring demonstration, one long to be remembered. It emphasized the loyalty of the Brethren to this great. charity which is their pride. I desire to add that this splendid building is nearing completion and I am informed will soon be ready for ~ccupancy. ORDER OF THE .EASTERN STAR. It will be remembered that Grand Master Hall, in his Address to

the Grand Lodge last 'year, announced that the ladies of the Eastern Star had undertaken to provide the furnishings for the new Infirmary Building upon its completion. With their characteristic zeal and never-ceasing energy, they have gone forward in this gr-eat . work, and I am informed that they will be prepared to carry this very commendable undertaking to a complete success. , Surely,. these good Sisters of the Eastern Star are entitled to the sincere thanks of the entire Masonic Fraternity for their valuable assistance, not only in this, but in. all other worthy charities. In every part of the State, wherever may be found a Chapter of the Eastern Star, there the good ladies of the Order lead in the work of administering to the wants of the destitute, the afflicted, and the distressed. May the noble Order of the Eastern Star continue to' grow and prosper as it so richly deserves. TAXATION OF GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. In June last the Grand Secretary was called on by the Assessor of the City of St. Louis to furnish a list of. the personal property owned by the Grand Lodge for the purposes of taxation. Before

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submitting the list, and not knowing whether, under the law, the property of the Grand Lodge was subject to taxation, it being purely a fraternal organization, the Grand Secretary submitted the question to R. W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre, Chairman of the Appeals and Grievances Committee, and to R. W. Bro. A. C. Stewart, Grand Treasurer, both eminent lawyers, for their opinion. After a careful consideration of the question, these Brethren: in very ably written opinions, held that while the real estate owned by the Grand路 Lodge is exempt from taxation, its personal property is not. The question was then referred to me by the Grand Secretary for action and direction. After a careful consideration of the opinions of Brothers McIntyre and Stewart, and the law of Missouri relating to taxation, I reached the same conclusion as did Brothers McIntyre and Stewart, and directed the Grand Secreta~y to make out and file the tax list. It was necessary for this to be done before the assembling .of the Grand Lodge" on account of the penalty prescribed by law for failure to file the required list within a specified time. I respectfully suggest that this question of the taxation of the persona} property owned by the Grand Lodge be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for consideration and that the Committee report its conclusions to the Grand Lodge for its action. CORRESPONDENCE. The correspondence of the office has been far in excess of my anticipation, much of it relating to questions which a mere reference to the by-laws' would have answered. However, it indicates a commendable desire on the part of the Brethren to conform strict.lY to the by-laws of the Grand Lodge. I have endeavored to . answer every communication and advise. them to the very best of my ability. Possibly, owing to the great number of communications received, some may have been overlooked. If such has been the case, it was unintentional, as it has been my' earnest desire to render every possible assistance to the Brethren. DECISIONS. A large number of路 questions calling for construction of the by-laws have been submitted. Many of these were easily answered and required nothing more than a mere reference to the by-laws, which were entirely clear and unambiguous. Others, however, were extremely intricate and difficuI.t of solution. While every question propounded was of interest to the Brother or Lodge submitting it, yet I do not regard many of them of sufficient general. interest to

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warrant submitting them for your consideration. I will submit only such as I deem will be of general inter~st to the Grand, Lodge. 1. H~zlewood Lodge, No. 459.-A charge of grossly unmasonic conduct on the part of a Brother was in general circulation in the community, and seemed to be so well founded that a committee was appointed by the Lodge to investigate. This committee called' on the Brother for his statement and any explanation he desired to make in regard to his reported misconduct. He refused to affirm or deny the truth of the report and was ,evasive in his answers; From his demeanor and from other facts ascertained by the committee, they became convinced of his guilt. The Brother offered to take his dimit from the Lodge. He was square on' the books and no formal charge bad yet been preferred. The question asked, was whether, under the facts stated, the Brother was entitled to a dimit. I answered that on tbe face of the record, he was. But if the Lodge was satisfied of th'e Brother's guilt, charges should be preferred at once, the dimit withheld, the Brother tried, and, 'if fou'nd guilty, adequate punishment inflicted.

2. Higbee Lodge, No. 527.-A young man was born and reared at Higbee, where his parents still reside; he is employed in the United States Railway Postal Service, running between St. Louis and Kansas City; he works three and is off duty four days of each week; while off duty he is usually at the home of his parents, which he has at all times called his home; he always votes at Higbee and has never exercised the right of citizenship elsewhere. Do the' facts constitute the young man a resident within the jurisdiction of Higbee Lodge, and would the Lodge be justified in receiving his petition for the Mysteries of :F'reemasonry. Answer: Yes. 3. Rose Hill, No. 550.-Question: Is a newly made Master Mason, who has not passed the examination on the first section of the Degree of Master, Mason, he having just received said degree ' and having bad no opportunity for such examination, 'eligible to vote on the petition of an applicant for such degrees. Answer: No. 4. A Brother states that he dimitted from a Lodge and petitioned another Lodge in tbis State for affiliation. His petition was rejected and he remains unaffiliated. He desires to know, first, if he can petition a Lodge for affiliation, other than tbe Lodge nearest his place of residence, and second, can he visit Masonic Lodges while unaffiliated. Answer: First, an, unaffiliated Master Mason may petition any Lodge in the State for membership, and he is not confined to. the Lodge nearest his place of residence; second, under

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the Grand Lodge by-laws, as they now exist, there is no such thing as "a dimit with. privileges." A non-affiliated Master Mason is not entitl~d to any Masonic privileges except the mere right to petition for affiliation. 5. A DistrIct Deputy Grand Master stated that a Lodge in his District was expecting a large attendance of Brethren at a meeting to confer a number of degrees, and requested a Dispensation permitting the Lodge to meet it an opera house for the occasion, as the Lodge room would be inadequate to accommodate the crowd. I declined to issue the Dispensation and held that a chartered Lodge could not legally meet and work in a building that had not been dedicated and consecrated 路to Masonic purposes. 6. Plato Lodge, No. 469.-A B~other had been suspended for non-payment of dues for more than a year. He paid the dues he owed and petitioned the Lodge for reinstatement. Was a committee of investigation required. Answer: Yes. 7. Blackwell Lodge, No. 535.-At a meeting of the Lodge for the election of officers, the Senior Warden was elected' Master and thereafter was duly installed. The Senior Warden-elect was not present to be installed. Was the installation of the Master illegal, he having been the Senior Warden during the preceding 'year and his successor in that office not having been installed. Answer: No. His installation as Master vacated the office of Senior Warden, and that office will remain vacant until the election and installation of some Brother therein. 8. Adelphi Lodge, No. 355.-A member of the Lodge owns an interel?t in a drug store in which intoxicating liquors are sold as a beverage illegally. This Brother does not have the management of the store and does not make the sales himself. He knows of the illegal sales of intoxicating liquo~ at the store and receives his share of the profits from the business. In so doing, does. this Brother violate the Masonic law? Answer: Yes. When he, as part owner of the store, knowing of the illegal sales of intoxicating liquors therein, and so knowing, receives his share of the profHs of the busine~s, he violates the letter and路 spirit of Section 181 of the Grand Lodge by-laws. 9. Carthage Lodge, No. 197.-Can a petition for affiliation be legally voted on two weeks after 'it is received, and the committee of investigation appointed? Answer: No, it must have lain over four weeks.

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10. Lodge of Love, No. 259-A member of the Lodge removed to tIre State of Colorado. While living there he wrote the Lodge, as it understood from his letter, that he desired a dimit. The dimit was granted and forwarded to the Brother. He immediately returned it to the Lodge with a letter stating that it was a mistake, as he did not want to terminate his membership in the Lodge; that what he desired was a certificate showing his good Masonic standing in the Lodge. Thereupon the Lodge had the Brother regularly petition for affiliation, and proceeded to elect him to membership. Was the action of the Lodge regular. Answer: No. What the Lod,ge' should have done, upon learning that the dimit had been granted through a mistake, was to rescind its action granting the same. If granting the dimit under the circumstances terminated his membership, the Lodge could not lawfully receive ~is petition for affiliation, as he at that time was a resident of another State. 11. Marceline Lodge, No. 481.-In 1906, a member of the Lodge left Marceline, and some time afterwards information came to the Lodge of the death of the Brother, and in its annual returns to the Grand Se'cretary, this member was so reported. Recently the Lodge learned that the report of the death of this member was a mistake; that he was living in an adjoining State. The question arose, did the Lodge owe Grand Lodge dues for the year 1906 and thereafter? Answer: Yes. 12. Galt Lodge, No. 423.-A petition for the Mysteries of Freemasonry was presented to the Lodge and the committee of invEstigation appointed. At the meeting when the petition was due to be balloted on, the petitioner asked for the withdrawal of the petition. Had he the right and should he have been permitted to withdraw his petition? Answer: Yes, if the committee of investigation had not reported on the petition before the request for withdrawal was made. 13. Camden Point Lodge" No. 169.-Can a Lodge call a meeting for the election of officers of the Lodge on a date different from that fixed by its by-laws? Answer: No. 14. The question was asked by a District Deputy Grand Master how far the Jurisdiction of the Lodges in the City of St. Louis extended? Answer: Half way by air line from the City Limits to all-adjacent Lodges outside the City. 15. New Madrid Lodge, No. 429.-Can a Lodge in this State lawfully' receive the petition and elect and confer the Degrees on a candidate who, at the time, resides in another State, and if not

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can the Grand Master lawfully authorize the Lodge to do so? Answer: No. The Grand Lodge by-laws forbid the Lodges of this State to receive the petition, either for the'Degrees or for affiliation, of a non-resident of the State, and the Grand Master has no power to suspend the operation of this law of the Grand Lodge, 16. Clinton Lodge, No. 548.-If an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Craft fails to present himself for advancement for a year, and then petitions for advancement, is a committee of investigation required on his petition, ev€n though the Brethren of the Lodge know him well and could readily vouch for his moral character? Answer: Yes, the committee should never be dispensed with. The Lodge has no legal right to ignore a plain provision of the by-laws.

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17. Charleston Lodge, No. 407.-Charges of unmasonic conduct were preferred against a member of Charleston Lodge, No. 407, in East Prairie Lodge, No. 384, the accused residing within the jurisdiction of East Prairie Lodge, at the time. Due notice of the pendency of the charges was given to Charleston Lodge, and that Lodge requested East Prairie Lodge to proceed with the trial. Tfiis was done, the accused found guilty, and ?-is punishment fixed at suspension for two and one-half years. Before the expiration of tbe period for which he had been suspended, the accused petitioned Charleston Lodge for reinstatement, and that ~odge granted his petition and reinstated him. Did Charleston Lodge, under the law, have the right to reinstate the Brother? Answer: No. As the accused was tried, found guilty, and his punishment fixed by East Prairie Lodge, that Lodge alone - had the right to. reinstate the suspended Brother. The Lodge pronouncing the final judgment, has the right, alone, to mod'ify its action. 18. Vandalia Lodge, No. 491.-When balloting on a petition for the Mysteries of Freemasonry, a member took, a blacI{-ball from the ballot box, and holding it up so all present could see it, then cast it. Afterwards, he publicly boasted· that he had come all the way from Chicago to cast a black-ball against the petitioner. Question asked, was the member guilty of unmasonic conduct, and if so, what action should be tal{en by the Lodge? Answer: The Brother was 'guilty of most reprehensible and unmasonic conduct, -and charges should be preferred against him and he should be punished as the Lodge shall determine. 19. Keystone Lodge, No. 243.-Has the Grand Master power to relieve the Lodges of the State from enforcing the provision of

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Section 197, requiring visitors to produce documentary evidence that they come from a regular Lodge in this, or some .other Grand J~risdiction recognized by the Grand Lodge of Missouri? Answer: No. That provision of the By-laws was enacted by the Grand Lodge as a safeguard against impostors, and like all laws of the Grand Lodge, must be upheld and enforced by the Grand Master. 20. Missouri Lodge, No. I.-A member was expelled for unma, sonic conduct. No appeal was taken to the Grand Lodge. In time the expelled member petitioned Missouri Lodge for reinstatement. The ballot on his petition for reinstatement was not unanimous, but more than two-thirds were favorable. He thereupon was restored to good masonic' ::;tanding, but not to Lodge membership, and was entitled to a certificate to that effect. The question was asked, should the certificate of good masonic standing be issued by Missouri Lodge, or should it come from the Grand Lodge through the Grand Secretary? Answer: The certificate of good masonic standing should be issued by Missouri Lodge, because -it was the Lodge that pronounced the judgment and also reinstated the Br~ther, and the Grand Lodge had never acquired jurisdiction over him. 21. Marcus Lodge, No. 110.---.:....ln March last the following statement of facts was submitted to me by Marcus Lodge, No. 110, of. Fredericktown:' "In April, 1910, and for a number of years prior thereto, Marcus Lodge owned a lot in Fredericktown on which there was a three-story brick building. The first floor was leased for mercantile purposes, the second for offices and the third occupied by the Lodge. A fire occurred in an adjoining building, which so weal{ened and damaged the north wall ,of the Lodge building that it was abandoned by all the tenants, as well as the Lodge. Soon thereafter the city authorities of Fredericktown condemned theÂˇ Lodge building as being unsafe, and ordered the Lodge either to repair or take down and remove it. The title to the real estate was held in the name of Marcus Lodge, and not in the name of trustees, as is commonly the case. In addition to the lot occupied by the building, the Lodge owned a strip of land some seventeen feet in width, adjoining. Different Brethren of the Lodge procured estimates of the cost of repairs. These estimates varied greatly, ranging from fifteen hundred to four thousand dollars. The Lodge had no money with which to make the repairs." The question submitted to me was whether the Lodge would have the right, under the law of the .Grand Lodge, to borrow the necessary money with which to make

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It was stated, that if the building was repaired, it, together with the

real estate, would be worth $8,000. If the Lodge 'was not permitted to borrow the money and make the repairs, the building would be taken down and the Lodge would practically lose the property. Answer: The question as to whether the Lodge had the right under the by-laws of the Grand Lodge to borrow money and secure it by a mortgage on the Lodge property for the purpose of saving the property to the Lodge, came before M. W. Bro. W. F. Kuhn while he was Grand Master. In a very able opinion, Grand Master Kuhn held that a Lodge had this right. This opinion was approved by the Committee on Jurisprudence, of which committee, M. W. Bro. Wm. M. Williams was Chairman, and the Grand Lodge approved the repo~t. The decision of Grand Master Kuhn will be found on page 43, and the report of the Jurisprudence Committee on page 106, Proceedings 1904. To the same effect was an opinion rendered by Grand Master Valliant, which will be found on page 18, Proceedings . of 1905. Following these eminent authorities, I held that the Lodge had the right to borrow money and pledge its property to secure the same for the purpose of making repairs, so as to save the property from being lost to the Lodge. I am informed that after receiving my opinion, the Lodge, instead of attempting the repair of the building adopted a plan by whic.h it has undertaken to build. a new hall. The proposed plan is to take down the present building and erect a new building,' covering the entire plot of land owned by the Lodge, and for the purpose of procuring the money with which to carry through this plan and erect the new building, they are intending to borrow the money and secure it by mortgage on the entire property. I

W. Bro. F. R. Newberry, a member of the Lodge, has appealed from this action of the Lodge, and insists that the Lodge has no right to mortgage the Lodge property and incur a debt to build a new hall. I have concurred in his view and have so informed the Lodge. " In order that the matter may be fully. considered and the legal question involved thereiIi determined, I submit the matter to the Grand Lodge for its decision.

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CONCLUSION. In thus submitting for your consideration a brief account of my official acts as Grand Master of Masons of Missouri, I sincerely thank you for the great honor you conferred, and shall hold in grateful remembrance the loyal support and kindly assistance which I have received at the hands of the Brethren throughout the State. Whatever success I may have attained in the discharge of the duties of Grand Master is due in a large measure to the unfailing and loyal assistance so kindly rendered by the Craft. I feel, however, that I am especially indebted to M. W. Bro. John R. Parson, your able and efficient Grand Secretary, and R. W. Bro. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, for the invaluable aid and wise counsel which they so kindly gave me on all occasions. In the discharge of the duties of the office it has been my constant aim to promote the welfare and prosperity of the Fraternity throughout the State. I have endeavored to bring to the discharge of every official act the best effort of which I was capable. If my administration of the duties of the 0ffice路 meets. with your approbation, I will feel that I have made but a poor and inadequate return for the high honor you conferred when you elected me to the office of Grand Master. I shall accept without questiol1 the judgment you may place upon my acts and console myself with the knowledge that I have conscientiously endeavored to discharge every duty devolving upon me to the very best of my ability. Fraternally, CLAY.C. BIGGER. Grand Master.

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}V1. \lI/. Bro. John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, 'presented his annual report, showing the remarkable fact that for the sixth consecutive year he had, by most strenuous and persistent efforts, secured annual reports and Grand Lodge dnes from everyone of the 6I I Lodges .in the, State. This .\'Tas accompanied by the report of the Auditing Com:mittee, and the reports were ordered printed in the Proceedings ,as follows: -

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To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri:

In accordance with Grand Lodge law,路 the following report of ufficial work in the office of Grand Secretary is presented covering the period between Sept. 15th, 1910, and Sept. 11th, 1911. -

NEW LODGES.

Four new lodges, receiving charters at the last session of Grand Lodge, were set at work under the law and have made returns showing an' increase in membership. The lodges are named and located as follows: CRAR~'EHED SEPTElI1BER

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Strafford Lodge, No. 608, at Strafford, Greene County, Forty-fifth District. Victory Lodge, No. 609, at Pomona, Howell County, Fifty-third District. Clal'k Lodge, No. 610, at Clark, Randolph County, Eighteenth District. Centertown Lodge, No. 611, at Centertown, Cole County, Thirty-first District. DISTRICT DEPU'EY GRAI'W MASTERS. By order of Grand Master C. C. Bigget路, commissions were issue<l to the District Deputy Gran9- Masters appointed in the fifty-eight Masonic Districts. COMMISSIONS 'EO GRAND

REPRESE~TATIV~S.

Grand Master Bigger appointed the following Brethren as Grand Representatives of Missouri near sister Grand Lodges: Delaware ' .. It. W. Bro': Chas. H. Maull Lewis Maryland R. W. Bro. B. F. Lucas Baltimore Nevada R. W. Bro. Herman Davis Dayton West Virginia R. W. Bro. 1'. P. Lester " Fort Gay CO:;\1i\IISSIONS RI拢COl\DmNDED. Grand Master Bigger recommended for appointment as Grand Representative of sister Grand Lodge near the Grand Lodge of Missouri: York Grand Lodge of Mexico

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VACANCIES IN OFFICI;; OF DIS'EruCT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Grand Master Bigger appointed the following Brethren to fill vacancies, and commissions were issued accordingi~T: R. W. Bro. '1'. M. Rucker, of the 20th District resigned, and W. Bro. Clyde M. HUdson, of Hale, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. R. W. Bro. Frank R. Jesse, of the 27th District resigned, and 'N. Bro. John '1'. Mason, of Mexico, was appointed to fill thc unexpired tcrm. R. W. Bro. J. C. Laughlin, of the 35th District died February :~, 1911, and W. Bro. R. B. Campbell, of Pleasant Gap, was appointed (0 fill the unexpired term. R. W. Bro. Geo. W. Pl'esnell, of 48th District resigned, and W. Bro. John H. Chitwood, of Fredericktown, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. DUPLICATJ<~

CHARTI<jRS.

By order of Grand Master Bigger, duplicate charters wcre issued to the following lodges: January 6th, 1911-Camden Point Lodge, No. 169; hall destroyed by fire; total loss. except seal: insurance $1,250.00. ~1ay 1st, J 911-~1iddle Grove Lodge, ~o. 42 ; hall destroyed by fire.

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LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Dispensations for new lodges were granted by Grand Master Bigger, as follows: November 8th, 1910-Mokane Lodge, Mokane, Callaway County, Twentyseventh District. December 6th, 1910-Wellston Lodge, Wellston, St. Louis County, Fiftyseventh District. December 27th, 19l0-Fairview Lodge, Fairview, Newton County, Fiftysixth District. February 27, 19l1-Mount Washington Lodge, Mount Washington, Jackson County, Twenty-second District. June 3d, 1911-Chaffee Lodge, Chaffee, Scott County, .Fiftieth District. June 3d, 1911-Marion Lodge, Mercer; Mercer County, Fourth District. June 13th, 1911-Swope Park Lodge, Kansas City, Jackson County, Twenty-second District. June 21st, 1911-Grandview. Lodge,· Grandview, Jackson County, Twenty-second District. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. Grand Master Bigger granted a number of Special DIspensatIons; partial lIst of same will be found in his Address, and remainder as follows: FOR ELECTION OF OFFICERS. LODGE

Maitland Athens !vIcGee New London Wilderness

No. 112 127 146 307 374

LODGE

Mon trose Lafayette Ritchey Duncan

No.

408 .437 530 589

REBALLOT. LODGE . No. United........... I) St. Louis 20 Mercer 35 Mt. Moriah.................. 40 Independenco 76 BrIdgeton 80 l\It. Vernon 99 Ash Grove 100 Kansas City 220 Fenton ..•.................. 281 'l'emple 299 New London ..••••........... 307.

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Corner-Stone •............... 323 Composi te :Hll:l Mt. Ararat 382 Caru thersviIIe 461 Marceline 481 HIgbee 527 550 Rose HilI. Foster 554 Centertown 611 l\lokane U. D. Mount Washington U. D. Wellston U. D.

REMOVAL OF LODGES INTO NEW HALLS. LODGE

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St. Joseph................... 78 Zeredatha 189 Charity 331

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Carl Junction .. .' Branson

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549 587

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1911. ]

DEDICATION

NEW HALLS.

Bonhomme, No. 45, H. N. Lloyd, D. D. G. M. New Masonic Temple, St. Joseph, C. F. Meyer, D. D. G. M. Carl Junction, No. 549, J. C. Hildreth, D. D. G. M. LAYING CORNER-STONES. February 6th, 1911-Wm. F. Kuhn, P. G. M., laying corner-stone High School Building at Butler. March 30th, 1911-C H. Briggs, P. G. M., laying corner-stone Calvary Baptist Church at Joplin . .May 2d, 1911-R. L. Allen, W. M., laying corner-stone new I. O. O. F. Hall at Bernie. May 29th, 1911-1<'. T. Montgomery, W. M., laying corner-stone Cbl'istian Church at Fulton. September 16th, 1911-Geo. K Mayhall, P. D. D. G. M., laying corner路 stone Christian Church at New London. BLANKS FOR ANNUAL RETURNS. Two copies were mailed on May 15th .to each lodge, with accompanying circular giving full detalls as to time and method of making returns; and on the 15th of July, a sealed circular was forwarded to all non-reporting lodges, again calling attention to the law governing making of returns and payment of per capita tax. There were 29 delinquent lodges on August 1st. RETURNS FROM EVERY LODGE. Lodges'reporting according to law, showed a gratifying increase In membel's and property. '.rhe delinquents have reported, and for the sixth consecutive year every lodge in the State has made returns and paid per capita tax before the Grand Lodge session. Our faithful District Deputy Grand Masters and R. W. Bro. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master, have rendered valuable assistance in securing this result. STATISTICAL. Number Number Number Number Kumber

of of of of of

Chartered Lodges in the Jurisdiction , " ... . . . . . . . . .. 611 lodges making returns ,............... 611 members In said lodges 52,955 Lodges Under Dispensation............................ 8 members in Lodges Under Dispensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26H

Total number of members Net gain in membership for the year

53,218 2,132

TRAKSPORTATION AND HOTELS. Railroads in the State have offered rates of one and one-third the round trip. Tickets from Kansas City and St. Joseph must be by agent of' terminal line in St. Louis before starting on return Circulars giving railroad and hotel rates. were sent to alI lodges in copies of same may be fou~d in the Grand Lodge.

fare for stamped journey. August:

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. All petitions sent to this office have been forwarded to R. W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre, Chairman of the Committee.

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. None on hand. MASONIC HOME. Three-fifths of per capita tax, 1910, amounting to $37,391.70, was paid by Grand Lodge Warrant October 1st, 1910; and on June 30th, 1911, another warrant for $12.75, covering three-fifths of back dues collected, was issued, making a grand total of $37,404.45 paid to the Masonic Home for the year 1909-1910. â&#x20AC;˘ '.rhe per capita tax for 1911, to and including September 11th, together with arrears, received since June 30th, 1911, amounts to $64,878.00, threefifths of which, $38,926.80 is now due and payable to the order of the Masonic Home of MissourI. EXCHANGE ON CHECKS. A gratifying improvement has been made in sending remittances to this office. A few persist in using local checks, but in most instan'ces exchange is included. GRAND LODGE FINANCES. RECEIPTS.

Balance, September ] 5, 1910, cashÂˇ . Back dues, 1910, collected $ Dispensation fees, 1911 (eight) : ;, . Charter fees, 1911 (eight) . From defunct Lodges . From Books, Constitution . From Dues Receipts . From Masonic Manuals . Refund, R. II. P"inJey, Cuba Lodge, No. 312, 1910 pay roll . Refund, E. V. Kyte, Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 40, 1910 pay roll . Refund, J. A. Lodwick, Jr., Ferguson Lodge, No. 542, 1910 pay roll . Refund, J. S. McIntyre, Committee on Arrangements, Grand Lodge Session . Refund, J. R. McLachlan, School of District Lecturers FI'om Board of Relief for three graves, Bellefontaine Cemetery . From printed Funeral Services . I<'rom M. 1. Simpson, petition restoration, Turney Lodge, No. 519 (defunct) . From D. '.r. Collier, petition restoration, Latimer Lodge, No. 395 (defunct) . Interest on daily balances, September 1. uno, to September 1, 1911 .

,Grand Lodge Dues, 1911, up to anq including September 11th ' . Total

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DISBUHSE2IIEN'l.'S.

Pay Roll, HllO ..... $ 8,09335 Masonic Home of Missouri, three-firths of per capita tax, 1910 . 37,40445 Expenses, Grand Master . 1.00000 Pl'1nting and binding 1910 Proceedings . 1,30840 Charity, according to Report on Charity . 1,00000 Salary, Grand SecI·etary . 3,00000 Salary, Grand Lecturer ....................•.••••• 3,00000 Salary, Fraternal Correspondent .. 40000 Printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . 1,96399 Rent, Grand Lodge Offices . 1,20000 Past Grand Master's .Jewel, Wm. A. Hall . 10000 Salary, Grand Treasurer 20000 Salary, Grand Tiler ..... 15000 Expense Grand Lodge Session, 1910 . 409'50 Heport and Transcript of 1910 Proceedings . 6000 Organist, sessions 1909 and 1910 . 3000 Printing Official Receipts fOI' Dues . 7013 Premium on bonds Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary 15000 Painting portrait Wm. A. Hall, 1'. G. 1\1. . 5000 Printing and binding Masonie )1anuals 49802 BeIl Telephone, Olive 328 ... : .. 5550 Expense, Schools of District LectUl·el·s . 80000 International Board of Relief, United States and Canada 25000 K V. Kyte, Auditing Books, 1909 ... 5000 Grand Lodge Aprons 12150 Contribution toward Infirmary Building .. 5,00000 Expense, laying Corner-Stone, Infirmary Building . 740 Binding Old Proceedings . 2180 0

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The above statement shows cash balance now in the hands of the Grand 'l'reasurer, $70.23404. Deduct three-fifths of per capita tax due Masonic Home amounting to $38,926.80, leaving an available balance of $31,307.24 fOI' the use of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, JOHN oR. PARSON, Grand Sec1·ctal y. o

INFIRMARY. A number of Lodges and individual Brethren have paid a portion or all of their SUbscriptions since my report of l!HO. At the· request of the Board of Diredors and by direction of the Grand Master, circulars were sent to the Ledges urging immediate paym~nt of amounts due, to which n Ill/era! response was made with but few exceptions. '.rhe following is in addition to the UI1 0 lI,;t and has been paid to the Secretary of the Masonic H ume.

30 No. 1, 2. 3. 9. 12. lit 15. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 25. 27. 28. 30. 31. 35. 37. 38. 40. 41, 43. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 51. 52. 55. 56. 57. 61. 62. 63. 65. 66. 67. 70. 72. 73. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 89. 90. 92.

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Procee~ings Amt. Amt. SUbscription. Lodge. Paid. Missouri ....... $ 381 50 Meridian ....... 9900 Beacon ........ $ 384 '00 192 00 Geo. Washington.... 30650 Tyro............ 31 50 Rising Sun .... 5000 Western Star .. 15 00 Clarksville .... 25 00 Palmyra ....... 3333 Paris Union ... 10000 St. Louis....... 333' 3~ Ind. Memb's. 1,095'00 1,095 00 Ind. l\1emb's. 54750 ,'i5'oo Havana ........ W ellin~ton .... 50 00 Naphta i. ...... 8000 .43' 50 Evergreen ..... 2900 St. John ....... 31l 00 '62'50 Hunts ville..... 6250 Liberty ........ 5000 i50' 00 Mercer ......... 150 00 Hemple ........ 5 00 500 Callao .......... 25 00 2500 Mt. Moriah .... ilOO 00 Bismarck ...... 39 50 Jefferson....... 54 00 Bonhomme .... 75 00 Wentzville..... 25 00 . Fayette ........ ...... 5500 Fulton ......... 71 00 '75'00 Holt ............ 37 50 Livingston..... 2000 Wakanda ...... 7500 Arrow Rock ... 17 00 '25'00 Tipton ......... 2500 Richmond ..... 100 00 . io'oo Waverly ...... 1000 Vinci1.. ........ 2500 2500 Cambrirlge..... 56 50 '50'00 Pattonsburg... 5000 Grant City ..... 5600 'si '00' Rocheport ...... 4050 Armstrong..... 31 00 Gorin.......... 4000 '50'00 Eureka......... 5000 Lebanon .... '" 5000 St.•Joseph ..... 11600 457 '50 Polar Star..... 457 .50 Bridgeton ..... 2650 '42'0.0 Central.. ....... 42 00 Jackson 10 00 :50'00 Laclede. : : : : : : : 2500 Webster Groves .... 75 00 Miami .......... 2S 00 Friendship .... 500!J "5'00 Russellville ... 5 00 Perseverance Members of. 3000 3000 St. Marks ..... , 10000 '50'00 l\1eramec....... 15000 St. Andrews ... 2600 2600 Betbany ....... 10000 3335 9000 Webster .... '" 3000 Mt. Vernon .... 3850 '34'00 Ash Grove ..... 3400 Bog-ard......... 1000 1000 Members of. 850 850 Bloomington .. 28 00 'Vest View ..... 2450 Heroine ........ 9300 Kirksville ..... 200 00

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No. 106. lu9. 114. 115. 116. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 126. 129. 131. 132. lil6. 138. 139. 141. 142. 143. 145. 147. 148. 149. 150. 152. 153. 155. 156. 158. 163. 164. 165. 166. 168. 171. 172. 173. 174. 176. 177. 179. 181. 183. 185. 188. 189. 191. 193. 197. 198. 199. 204. 205. 206. 208. 209. 210. 213. 215. 216. 217. 218. 219. 220. 221. 222. 226. 227. 228.

Amt, Subscription. Lodge. Gallatin ........ S 75 00 $ Stanberr~·...... Twilight....... Laddonia ...... Barnes ......... 25'00 Kingston .....• Df3 "'oto ........ ·2<13 00 Compass ....... Erwin.......... Triplett ........ Seaman ........ ioo'oo Monett ......... Potosi. .......... '50'00 Farmington .. , Phoonix ........ 6000 Lincoln ........ Oregon......... '30'00 Amsterdam.... Pleasant Grove..... ilO 00 Irondale ....... 15 00 Latimer ........ 4200 Cass............ 75 00 Purdy .......... 1000 Lexington ..... '45'00 Birming' ....... Linn Creek ..... Bloomfield..... Springhill ..... Ashland ....... . io '00 Mountain Grove .... Occidental. .... Joachim ....... '50'00 Maryville ...... POl·tag-evme •. , 2600 Colony ......... Hartford ....... Censer ......... Bray Summit.. Sturg-eon ...... '20'00 Poin tPleasant. Texas .......... 3000 Pride of the West... '60'00 Novelty ........ California ..... .93' 00 Chamois ....... Hannibal ..... Zeredatha •... , Wilson ......... Anlierona...... i60 '00 Carthag-e....... Allensville..... '50'00 New Hope ..... Rowley ........ 3600 Trilumina ..... Somerset ..... , Salisbury ..... , Poplar Bluff ... '50'00 Unionville ..... Rolla........... "5'00 Hornersville .. Hale City ..... 7500 Barbee ......... 7500 Good Rope .... 9050 Albert Pike .... 500'00 Kansas City .. , Mystic Tie ..... 25 00 La Belle ....... '26'06 Saline .......... Cypress ........ 24 00 Shelbina ....... 5000 :Members of. 5000

[Sept. Amt. Paid. 12500 5900 33 34 10 00 3200 2500 8100 5000 35000 3336 7500 '42'00 5000 60 00 2150 27 50 3000 1000 500 74 50 5000 1000 6665 1500 7000 2000 10 00 2500 1000 66500 3400 5000 2600 12 00 1500 5000 1250 5000 2000 3000 20000 4000 50 00 46 50 5000 11500 3400 12 50 5000 2300 5000 3600 5000 1000 5000 133 34 5000 79 50 500 5000 2500 9050 6300 20000 2500 '800 2600 24 00 5000 5000

1911. ] No. 230. 231. 232. 234. 236. 238. 239. 241. 243. 244. 2~5.

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Amt. Amt. Subscription. Plild. Lodge. St. James ...... $ 5000 $ Cardwell ...... 2050 "5'00 Polo ............ 500 St. Francois ... 14 00 :sedalia......... 10000 Hushville ...... 23 50 Hopewell ....•. 4600 Palestine ...... 4050 Keystone ...... 35600 '50'00 Middle l<'abius. 5000 Knob Noster .. 21 00 '3i '00 Montgomery City ... 3100 '13000 Neosho......... Hope ........... 2350 '00 Laredo ......... 10000 5000 Butler.......... 2500 Alton•.......... 2000 2000 l-'hckinah ...... 550 7900 2000 Ravanna ....... 2000 lJodge of Love. 121 50 8300 Florence ....... 1000 Holden......... 11250 ioo' 00 Summit ........ 33 33 Kirbyville ..... 2000 Corinthian..... 83 00 Aurora ......... 10000 Lodge of Truth 5500 Solomon ....... 131 50 300'00 Granite ........ : ..... 10500 St. Clair ....... '30'00 Tranquillity ... 3000 WIll.D.Muir .. 3000 3000 Reeds Spring.. 4000 Cosmos ........ 121 50 '32'00 Members of. 3200 Canopy ........ 36 50 ioo'oo EarL ......... ,. 100 00 Urich........... 2600 .25 iiJ Craft ........... 2500 Graham •..... ,. 4000 4000 Fair·mount ..... 3000 '24'50 Moniteau....... 2450 Ozark .......... 51 00 17 00 Sampson....... 21 00 Temple ........ 50000 White Hall .... 27 00 '50'00 Lick Creek .... 5000 Oflage .......... 5000 00 Clarence ....... 10000 Parrott•........ 177 00 5900 Sikeston ....... 35 liO 3500 Kearney ..... ,. 44 00 Cuba ........... 3500 King-sville ..... 4000 Rural .......... 666 70 "6'00 Osborn ......... 60'0

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Amt. Amt. Snbscription. Paid. Lodge. Moberly........ $ $ 16250 '2i;00 Spring Creek.. 1250 Wadesburg. '" 3300 '27 '50 Tyrian......... z750 l<'riend ......... 42 00 Barnesville .... 4000 '30'00 Ancient Landmark .. 2000 Northwest ..... 21 00 2100 4000 Garrett......... 4000 'fuscan......... 1.080 00 '50'00 Hiram.......... '30 '00 Fraternal .....• 3000 31 l.iO Crescent Hill .. ~1 50 ~heldon ....... 4000 Waynesville ... ' 2000 6500 King- HilL .... '30'00 Queen City .... 3000 Ionia ........... 100 00 333:1 Pythagoras .... 10000 Arcana......... i3~ 'SO 8!! 00 Marionville .... 5000 Raytown ....... 5000 5000 Bee Hive....... 2500 2500 \Vestern Light. 2500 '20'00 Malta........... 2000 Everton•....... 2500 2500 Malden ......... 1000 1000 Charleston..... 3365 '55'50 Joppa .......... 27 75 Appleton City. 81 50 Valley.......... 2500 Hunnewell. .... 12 50 37S'00 Cache .......... 124 00 2000 2000 Clear Creek ... 169 50 Itaska .......... Gate of the Temple .. 117 50 "5 ·~o 5 00 Galt ............ 42 00 Samaritan ..... (heen Ridge ... '3000 44 00 Rothville ...... Glenwood ...... 3000 Winona ........ 49 00 Mack's Creek.. 16 63 3000 Wheeling- ...... '25'00 2500 Rockbridg-c ... Temperance ... 1000 1000 5000 25 00 l\H. Ulive ...... 20b 50 Anchor ........ 60000 15900 West Gate ..... '2i '00 187 67 Ivanhoe........ Forsyth ........ 7500 . Hinton ......... 3600 3000 Jonesburg ..... .. ..oi 33 35 Melville........ 221 00 Lambskin ..... 4500 Clifton ......... 1500 Gaynor City ... .. i '50 54 00 Nineveh ....... 10 00 1000 Guilford ....... 1000 1000 Golden ......... Mt. Hope....... 33 33 '60'00 Racine ......... 3000 ·Jewel .......... 33 33 7500 Marceline ..... 4450 Kirkwood ....•. 64 50 Cairo ........... .iii '00 Lock Spring ... 6100 Vandalia ., .... 41 50 13 34 Dag/rett ....... 1000 Vernon ........ Rohert Burns. 1500

No. 344. 347. 3Ml. 350. 352. 353. 356. 358. 359. 360. 362. 363. 368. 371. 375. 376. 380. 381. 383. 389. 390. 391. 393. 3!J6. 402. 405. 406. 407. 411. U2. 413. 415. 4t6. 418. 420. 422. 423. 424. 425. 426. 427. 430. 43a. 4a4. 4aS. 438. 439. 443. 445. 446. 453. 455. 457. 458. 460. 463. 465. 473. 474. 475. 476. 478. 480. 481. 484. 486. 488. '91. 492. 493. 496.

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Paid. Subscription. Subscription. No. Lodgc. No. Lodge. 17 00 556. Prairie ......... 497. Equality ....... $ 499. Paynesville ... $ '45'00 1500 558. Moscow ........ $ 50 00 500. Jameson ....... 2500 2500 559. Clarksdale... ; . .is' 00 501. Buckner ....... 50 GO 560. Nclson ......... 503. Prairie Home.. 3300 561. Cowgill ........ 15 00 12000 562. Deepwater .... 61 50 504. Platte City ..... 16 67 506. Latbrop ........ 564. Jamesport ..... 508. Saxton ......... 1000 566. Ma.plewood .... "5'00 3900 570. l~epublic ...... 513. Scnath ......... '46 '00 2250 571. Hayti. .......... 514. Granby ........ 516. :Milford ........ 800 575. Raster ......... 15 00 517. Seligman ...... 1500 576. Olive Branch .. 579. Grandin ....... 520. Clifton Heights 9650 522. Gate City ...... 38000 580. Houston ....... '75'00 581. I1lmo ........... 524. Spickardsville. ... '25'00 2500 526. Wayne ......... 4700 584. Red Bird ....... '25'00 528. Conway ........ .!J85. Shamrock ..... 12 50 531. Lane's Prairie. 3900 586. Criterion....... "5'00 532. Dexter ......... 26 75 591. Barnett ........ 'io '00 2000 533. Comfort ....... 10 00 593. Union .......... 6400 534. Columbia ...... 596. Puxico ......... '2,5'00 536. Ingomar.; ..... 12 50 597. Bosworth ...... 2000 !l98. Leadwood...... 900 537. Bethel ......... 2000 53!!. Stella ......... ' 600. Cosby .......... 539. Dawn .. 3500 601. Clayton ........ 195 00 1000 602. Acacia ......... 540. Winigan::: ::~~ 21000 547. South Gate, ... 603. Morehouse..... '50'00 548. Clinton ........ 5000 604. Strasburg ..... 2500 2500 /107. Eminence ..... 549. Carl Junction.. 113000 611. 0entertown ... 800 550. Hose HilI. ..... 25 00 551. Pendleton.... , . '40'00 2000 Total Sept. 11, 1911.$l1,909 02 552. Calholln ' ...... 58 50 553. Clarksburg .... 5850 Reported to Grand Lodge up to September 26, 1910-less $50.00 error of Lodge No. 603 in reporting amount of subscription.$39,801 45 ---Grand Total (rom Chartered Lodges, Sept. 11, 1911. ....... $51,713 (7

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INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.

A E. F. Allen, No. 104 Wm. Ashton, No. 179 Wade H. Arnold, No. 578 A. R. Allcorn, No. 193 Ed. F. Ames, No. 540 V. P. Adams, ~o. 571. C. H. Arcularius, No. 471

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B Ben Brown, No. 4.16 L. W. Bashan, No. 500 II. C. Brown, No. 500 E. L. Burton, No. 500 John W. Bin~ham, No. 126 W. C. Bitting, No. 360 Howard Lee Bergen, No. 40 Janles A. Boone, No. 407 Jno. H. Brod, .Jr., No. 550 Geo. Bedell, No. 106 Percy A. Budd, No. 299 w. P. Borland, No. 219 B. P. Branson, No. 94.

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H. G. Buckingham. No. 331.. $ L. H. Blattner, No. 11. . Lee Bridgewater, No. 118 .. Jack Briscoe, No. 307 . Raymond Brand, No. 317 .. S. E. Barr, No. 326...... . •....................................... J. J. Beaty. No. a43 . Hugh Beattie. No. 376 , . J. R. Ball. No. a93 .......•.......................................... L. E. Boyd. No. 401. . C. H. Button. No. 475 .. S: L. Bowman. No. 590 . Sidney Beery. No. 331 . G. H. Bergendahl. No. 420 .. Adolph Boettler, No. 420 . A. C. Bohmeyer. No. 420•... : . J. H. Brennan, No. 420.................••........................... Chas. H. Buss, No. 420...........•.................................. W. L. Beckham, No. 420 ..................................•...••.... Geo. Buchanan. No. 594 . J. F. Bro·wn. No.SOO , .. J. A. Barnett. No. 500 ...•............' . W. H. Brown, No. 316 ............•.•............................... James W. Boyd. No. 189 .

c W. H. Cole. No. 500 .....•...............••...........•.............. T. W. Cotton. No. 509 . G. W. Custer . R. B. Carroll. No. 218 .. VV'. H. Carpenter. No. 59 . W. A. Clark, No. 43 .. E. E. Codding. No. 236 . E. 'V. Clark. No. 422 . F. A. Cozad, No. 206 : . H. L. Cannon. No. 225 . C. A. Cook, No. 331. .....•........................................... Frank Christeson. No. 375.: . R. D. Crank, No. 476 .........•......•...•................... ' . Roger Cunningham. No. 316 .. M. M. Cohen. No. 420 .

D A. M.,Dockery. No. 106 : . W. N. Davis . J. 1\:1. Darrow . A. A. Dunton. Jr.• No. 316 . T. A. Dunn, No. 97 . W. R. Dalton. No. 46 .. •J. E. J)celns. No. 317 ...........................................•..... O. F. Douglass, No. 519 . Edwin Dawson. No. 547 . L. W: DePue, No. 420 . Henry Deter. No. 420 : .

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1911.]

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Subscribed. 200 $ R, H. lIudson. No. 226 $ 1 00 J. B. Hicks. No. 453 . 100 Orrin Hull, .Jr., No. 484 . 1 00 R. V. Hedrick. No. 501. · . 1500 E. H. Higbee, Jr., No. 179 .. 15 00 A. J. Harig, No. 420 . 300 W. E. Hellings, No. 420 . 600 Joo. H. Hoerr, .No. 420 ..........................................•... 7500 H. H. Hoene'r• .N 0.420 ..•............................................ 1500 Henry Huettemann, No. 420 . 100 F. A. Heyssel . 2000 H. L. Tfunter. No. 548 .........................................• , . 2500 John T. Harding, No. 219 .

Paid. 200 100 100 1 00 1000 500 1 00 200 2500 500 100 10 00

I A. V. Inglish, No. 295 . A. F. Ittner, No. 1. ..••............•..•.....................•........ W. R. Isbell, No. 567 : ..

50 500 1 00

50 10 00

100

J Arch A. Johnson, N.o. 271. T. B. Jamison, No. 499 D. A. Jamison, No. 163 'V. H. James, St. Louis W. C. Johnson, No. 320 C. D. Jackson, No. 330 Robert J acou, No. 420 Henry .Jacobson. No. 420 James M .•Jones, No. 420 L. G. Jahns. No. 295

. . . .. . .. . .. . ..

5000 1 00 5000 500 1 00 1 00 1500 15 00 15,00 200

R. R. Kreeger. No. 299 . O. G. Koenig. No. 40 : .. W .. L. Kaltwasser. N().179 ; . W. T. Koken. No. 179 ............................•.................. C. T. Kornbrodt. No. 547 .. Chas. I{aess. No. 93 . ,lohn Keating, No. 256 . H. Kepner, No. 286 . H. C. Krumm . I. B. Kerr. No. 436 . J. F. Kiburz, No. 420 .. Philip Keirn, 'No. 420 . H. 1<'. Kollmeyer, No. 420 ..

5000

5000 100 500 100 100

500 200

2000 1 00 100 250 100 1 00 500 500 300

2000 4. 00 500 2000 1 00 100 250 100 100 500 500 100

L Bert S. Lee, No. 422 }<'rancis Long. No. 535 J. T. Loyall, No. 315 J. L. Laxton, No. 420 ' ehas. Lecantor, No. 420 Louis LClnp, No. 420 C. Linnenkohl, No. 420 A. H. Long,. No. i20

. . .. . . . .. .

5000 500 200 1500 100 00 10000 15 00 500

5000 500 200 500 100 00 1500 500

36'

.[Sept.

Proceedings of the

M Subscribed. Thos. R. Morrow, No. 220 $ 10000 $ R. D. Magruder, No. 500........... 1 00 W. B. Magruder. No. 500 1 00 Arnold .l\leyer, No. 179 . F. H. Mentz. No. 179 . R. N. 1\loody, No. 17 . 500 Orestes Mitchell, No. 331. .. 500 1000 C. A. l\losman, No. 78 ~ . Rev. Jno. H. Miller, No. 547 .. 2000 J. E. Missimore, No. 323 . 500 Leslie U. Meier. No.9 .. 500 C. M. Mitchell, No. 158 .. 500 Levi Markland, No. 70 .. 1 00 2 00 C. l\latlock, No. 77 . T. B. 1\1itcbelJ, No. 145 .. 1 00 1 00 '1'. E. Manso, No. 206 . ,[l'rank Monser, No. 364 . 1 00 200 S. 1\1. Meeks, No. 463 . C. U. Murray, No. 481. .. 100 R. 'V. Moore, No. 491. . 100 2000 Edw. Meyer, No. 420 .. 15 00 Chase Morsey, No. 420 . 10000 Emanuel Myers. No. 420 . 10 00 F. A. Meinershagen, No. 333 .. 200 C. P. Martin, No. 500 . 10 00 B. P. Miles, No;331 . A. MattIeI'. No. 445 ' . ·1000 600 Walter S. Muntz, No. 299 . C. E. Marriner, No. 179 . 500 10 00 Craig McQuaid, 1\'0.360 . F. A. McCleary, No. 500 ~ .. 1 00 1000 S. H. McCarty, No. 461 .. 100 A. E. McCarthy, No. 3a1. : . Wm. D. McBride. No. 594 . 5 00 J. C. l\lcDonald, No. 500 .................... ..•••...••.............. 500

Paid. 100 00 1 00 1 00 600 2000 5 00 500 1000 2000 500 500 500 1 00 200 1 00 1 00 1 00 200 1 00 100 700 1500 10000 1000 200 10 00

600 500 1000 100 1000 100 500 500

N J. F. Nehrlich, .No. 443 R. W. Newton"No. 500 Geo. A. Nees. No. 4201 H. C. Noland. No. 120 B. F. Newcomb. No. 1~ L. F. Newcolub, No. 12 A. G. Nance. No. 71 H. B. Newberry, No. 445

. . . . . . . .

1000 100 12 70 500 5 00 5 00 100 1 00

1 VO 12 70 5 00 500 500 100 1 00

. . . .. ..

100 00 600 25 00 1 00 30 00

600 2500 1 00 10 00

o A. J. O'Reilly, No. 443 Harter Oakley. No. 179 1. S. Oliver, No. 262 J. C. Oldbam, No. 44 Chas. Ostrander. No. 420

1911.]

Grand Lodge of i111·ssollr£.

P Subscribed. John R. Parson. No. 267 $ F. R. Parker : : $ 200 O. Q. Pettigrew. No. 295............................................ 50 H. S. Patrick. No. 5,£7............................................... 5 00 W. II. Peck.................... 1 00 J. K. Palmer. No. 199 Oo....... 1 00 F. L. Parker. No. 224................................................ 1 00 T. 1<'. Prettyman. No. 276........................................... 1 00 J. A. Porter. No. 318 200 F. N. Painter. No. 415.................. 1 00 L. B. Parrish, No. 467 Oo Oo...... 1 00 Chas. E. Pyle. No. 119 Oo Oo..... 5 00 Geo. R. Pohlman. No. 420.......................................... 200 S. C. Punch. No.1 Oo...... 500 D. 'r. Punch. No. 1.................................................. 500 Wm. H. Primm. No. 445............................................ 10 00

Paid. 5000 200 50 5 00 100 1 00 1 00 1 00 2 00 1 00 1 00 5 00 . 200

10 00

Q P. D. Quisenberry, No. 151.

R A. C. Robinson. No. 323 J. P. Ross. No. 500 Geo. W. Rucker. No. 73 T. G. R.ifiie. No. 308 'V. ,J. Roberts. No. 221. H. H. Richards. No. 555 T. G. Rechow, No. 195 Arthur Rice. No. 320 •J. W. Ramsey. No. 370 C. H. Reed. No. 430 L. A. Raydon. No. 523 W. E. Rice. No. 610 Chas. Reinhardt. No. 420 Fred J. Rig-gle. No. 420

. . . Oo

Oo.Oo ..

. .. . . . . . . .. .

5 A. C. Stewart. No. 163 , Wm. E. Slnith. No. 179 Senath Lodge. No. 513 (member of) J. T. Schaefer, No. 179 : Geo. M. Sargent. No. 547 S. R. Stevenson. No.9 Oo Frank W. Smith, No. 18 W. F. Stevenson. No. 466 L. R. Smith, No. 162 J. W. Smith. No. 221. R. F. Salmon, No. 487 Rufe Scott. No. 515 D. T. Smart. No. 525 Claude Shore~. No. 610 Carl Saussele. No. 420 , •J. Schoenbrun. No. 420 T. H. Snyder. Jr.• No. 420

. .. . .. . ..

: :

. .. . .. . . _. .. . . .

1 00

Proceedings of the

[Sept. Subscribed. Paid.

H. D. Steimke, No. 420 $ Wm. Stephan, No. 420 ...........................••.......... Moses Strauss, No. 420 -......................... Aug. Schwarze, No. 420............................................. S. C. Shaffer. No. 500 A. D. Scott, No. 500................................................. .Tohn T. Short, No. 43.................................... J. A. Spilman, No. 213..........

30 00 15 00 15 00 $ 2500 5 00 5 00 5000 1500

500 1000 ,500 500 5000 '1500

T .T. I,. Torrey. No. 360 J. P. Tucker. No. 120 E. W. Taylor, No. 481 D. C. Thompson. No. 191 E. C. Teague, No. 75 R. L. Thomas. No. 228 W. N. Traughber. No. 249 N. H. Triplett. No. 439 B. F. Thomas, No. 5il6 .J. D. Taylor, No.' 420 Carl A. Tholl, No. 420.· Wm. W. Thompson. No. 420 H. W. Tremlett, No. 420 L. E. Trisseler. No. 420

. .. . .

25000 500 500 500 1 00 100 1 00 1 00 300 500 1000 900 300

4 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

. :. .. . .. . . . .

25000 1500 500 500 500 100 100 1 00 100 200 500 500

U UnlmownBrother. by W. E. Hoke Unknown Contributors at Grand Lodge, 1910

. .

1 00 11 80

1 20 50

120 50

300 1 00 200 5000 10000 5000 10 00 500 500 5 00 500 1 00 100 1 00 250 1 00 200 1 00

5000 333 34 300 1 00 200 5000 100 00 5000 10 00 500 5 00 500 500 1 00 100 100 250 100 2 00 1 00

v Votaw, No. 95 .. , .Toe Van Meters, No. 295

F,.

W Alfred H. White, No. 360 . Campbell Wells, No. 504 . S. D. Watson. No. 179 ..............................................• A. S. Wilson . G. Wolfensburger . Wm. M. Williams. No. 36 . Sol. E. Wag-goner. No. 163 .. J. C. C. Waldeck, No. 1. .. Juo. J. Woollam, No. 179 . Geo. \V. Walker. No. 93 ..•.................................. , . 1. M. Wells, No. 290 . R. L. Wimlin. No. 303 . E .. V. Wedding-, No. 104 .. J. A. Williams. No. 39 ,. .. Henry Walters. No. 67,. ,. G. \Volfin'g'er, No. 77 .. S. S. Whitlock. No. 137 .. J. S. Wilson. No. 275 . Thos. D. Williams. No. 308 . J. D. Williams, No. 394 .

Gra,ndLodge of _Missouri.

1911. ]

Subscribed. Paid. 1 00 S. C. Washburn, No. 426 ,$ 100 $ J. B. Wilson. No. 462 ,... 1 00 1 00 Henry T. Wetherell, No. 179 ;............... 300 100 J. G. Win~, No. 331: , ,..... 500 500 Wnl. Ward, No. 420 ,... 200 200 Philip C. Weber, No. 420 ,.................................... 2500 2500 500 Arthur Wolf. No. 420 500 Jordan Wegman, No. 420 ,....... 300 300 I-,eonard Wen;r,el, No, 420 :.......... 15 00 500 Philip Wenzel, No, 420............................................. 15 00 F. W. K. Welp. No. 179 1000 1000 D. l\i. Wilson, No. 126 ,................ 50 00 50 00 E. F. Westheimer. No, 331 ,. "" ,.............. 10000 Geo. W. Walker, No. 317 , , ,..... 1 00 100

y T. E. Young, No. 255 Louis Yeckel, Jr.• No. 420 Jno. H. Yaeger, No. 420

,"', .. , , "., ,."

Total

, ,

' .. ,

Reported up to Septem ber 26, 1910

200 500

$3.756 70

$4,829 04 $2.985 82

$9,559 20

$7,814 86

$5,000 00

$5,00000

25 00 50 00

2500 2000

'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $

75 00

. ,

LODGES U. D. , , " , ,

200 500 1500

$5,802 50

GRAND LODGE. ' , , .. ,

Wellston Lodge Mount Washington Lodge Total

Total from individuals, Sept. 11. 1911. Grand Lodge. A. F. and A. 1\1.

. . .

,..

/ ROYAL ARCH :\lASONS. Grand Chapter, R. A. 1\1. , , , $4,000 00 Reported from Grand Chapter, R. A. 1\1., 1910.................... 2,000 00 Total

, .. , '

1\lissouri, No.1 Liberty, No.3 Hannibal, No.7 St. Louis, No.8 Gallatin, No. It. Sedalia, No. 18 .. , Charleston. ]\"0. 19 Bellefontaine, No. 25 .. , Del\lolay, No. 26 Kansas City:No. 28 Rolla. No. 32 Jefferson City, No. 34 Orion, No. 49 .. ' Caldwell, No. 53 Nevada, No. 56 .00.

CRA P'J'ERS. R. A, 1\f. ~ ',' , , , ,

•••••••

00.00

;

$ 5000q 25 00

. . . 1,00000 7500 . 10000 . 5000 . 50000 10000 , 20000 10000' . . 8200 . 7700 .

, , ,

, 00

5000 33300 12500 5000

, 00

, .. ,

•••••••••••••••••••••••••

$4,00000 2,00000 $6,00000

4500

, , . " $6.000 00

$ 10000

5000 3750 5000 2500

.Pl'OCeed1:ngs of the

[Sept.

Subscribed. Paid. Lebanon. No. 64 $ $ 4000 Haggat No. 65 . ... .. .. ... . . . ... . . . ... . . ... . . .. .. . . . . ... . .. .. 50 00 5000 l\1iami, No. 76 25 00 2500 Geor~e Frank Gouley. :No. 90 . 2300 Owens, No. 96 . 2500 25 00 LanIar, No. 101 , . 10000 500u • 2500 l.Jathrop., No. 107 : . 2500 West Plains. No. 108 .. 10000 10000 St. Albans, No. 113 · .. 25 00 7500 Mansfield, No. 122 , . 3000 Uel, No. ]23 . 5000 $2.814 00 1,47000

Reported up to September 26,1910...... Total. . . .

$1,658 50 30000

" $4,284 00 $1,958 50 COMl\lANDE RY.

Tancred, No. 25. K. 'f

19 42

A. AND A. S. R. Scottish Rite Bodies, Kansas City .. Scottish Rite Bodies. St. Louis 1,00000 Reported up to September 26, 1910................................. 1.000 00 'rotal ORDER EASTERN STAR.. Miller Chapter, No. 27 Tipton Chapter, No. 32 Spring River Chapter, No. 145 Holden Chapter, No. 171 Total

$ 999 99

1,000 00

$2.000 00

$1,999 99

500 500 10 00 5 00

2500

. . .

19 42

RECAPITULA TIOK. Lod~es

Individuals.............................. Grand Lodge, A. Ii'. and A. 1\1. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. Lodges. U. D.......... Grand Chapter, R. A. 1\1. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . .. .. . Chapters, R. A, M... .. .. Conlmandery A. and A. ::5. R " . . .. .. Chapters Order Eastern Star : . .. .. .. .. .. Grand Total. September 11,1911

$51,713 47 $33.066 31 9.559 20 7,814 86 5,000 00 5,00000 7500 45 00 6.000 00 6.00000 4.284 00 1,958 50 19 42 19 42 2,000 00 1,999 99 25 00 2500 $78,676 09 $55,929 08

l<'raternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON, Grand Secretary.

1911.]

Grand Lodge of J11issouri.

REPORT OF" THE GRAND TREASURER.

In the absence of the Grand Treasurer, R. W. Bro. A. C. Stewart, the Grand Secretary presented his annual report, accompanied by report of Auditing Committee, and the same were ordered printed as ÂŁol1o\\'s: To th9 M. W. G-rand Lodge, A. F. and A.. M. of Missouri:

DBAR BRETHRE:-<-Herelvith I submit my report as Grand Treasurer, together with my books and vouchers. My receipts and disbursements, in detail, since last statement, are as follows: UHO. Balance on band September 1fith, 1910, as per last Annnal Report. $ 68.707 4] Sept. 30. In terest on deposits . 116 77 137 GI) Oct. 5. Hcceived from Grand Secretary . 24. 67 45 27. 42 40 . 46 22 31. Interest on deposits Nov. 5. Received from Grand Secretary . 161 ::15 9. 38 00 1G. 30 50 25. 46 10 . 23 01 30. Intl'rest on deposits . 70 10 Dec. 6. Received from Gmnd Secretary 27 40 12. 24. 46 95 27. 328 50 20 46 31. Interest on deposits . 1911. 32 20 . Jan. 10. Heceived from Grand Secretary 42 50 12. 20. 86 90 31. Intel'est on deposits . 19 57 72 40 F'eb. Received frolP Grand Secretary : 17. 63 70 2:3. 49 35 28. Interest on deposits . 17 IS Mch. 7. Received from Grand Secretary . 102 20 22. 55 60 :n. Interest on deposits . 14 36 ] :35 40 April 1. Received from Grand Secretary . 17. 58 10 27. 71 00 14 8() 30. Interest on deposits . May 10. Received from Grand Secretary 102 40 . . 14 80 3!. Interest on deposits .June 1. Received from Grand Secretary . G4 80 8. 163 60 26. 189 95 10 05 30. Interest Oll deposits .

Proceedings of the

42 July

3, 5. 6. 7. 8. 10. 11. 12. 13.

[Sept.

Received from Grand Secretary.,

••••••••••••

••••••••

14. 15.

17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 24. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31. 31. Ang. 1. 3. 5. 8. 12. 24. 29. 31. Sept. 11.

Interest 011 deposits Received ftom Grand Secretary Total

UllO. Sept. 29.

Oct.

4. 8. 5. 10. 5. 5.

. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~

Interest on deposits Received from G.'and Secretary

. .

· " " .. "

. .

3,721 1,907 2,491 1,872 807 1,541 1,460 1,905 1,881 1,527 2,269 1,261 2,138 6,730 1,800 3,383 3,361 3,320 3,593 2,025 2,346 2,130 2,758 4,626 35 1.398 714 285 758 375 278 95 114 421

60 25 25 25 50 50 00 30 25 50 25

25 25 00 40 50 00 0(\

75. 00 50 If> 70 00 74 25 if,

00 50 25 50 35 55 30

$l:.W,628 08

DISBURSEMENTS. \Van'ant Ko. } A. C. Stewart, Grand 'Treasurer, mileage per diem fOl' Representatives :$ 8,093 35 2 Masonic Home of Missouri, three·fifths per capita tax, 1910 , .. , ". 37,391 70 3 Jobn \V. Owen, Grand Tiler to September 30, 1910.,., ", " ","""".... 150 00 4 "BalT Jewelry Company, Past Grand Master's Jewel for Wm. A. Hall........ . .. .. ... 100 00 5 Albert Meyer, Painting Portrait, Past Grand Mastcr Wm. A. Hall .. ,............... 50 on 6 P. B. Eversden, Services 1910 and expenses to St. Josepb, 1909............... .. .. 30 00 7 Lee M. Edgar, Repol·ting proceedings 1910 and transcript of same. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 00

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1911. ] 1910. Oct.

5. 12.

6. 4. 4.

3. 5. 13. 18. 19.

18.

12.

Warrant No. Jos. S. McIntyre, Expenses thIs sessIon of 8 409 50 Grand Lodge $ 9 International Board of Relief of United 250 00 States and Canada ..........•......... 10 E. V. Kyte, Auditing books, Grand Secretary 50 00 and Gl'and Treasurer, 1909 . George E. Benz & Company, for 750 aprons 11 121 50 for Grand Lodge ......•............... 12 John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary 250 00 for September, 1910 ...............•.. 13 J. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer 250 00 for month of September, 1910 . 14 Jas. T. Sands, Agt., for rent qf Grand Lodge Offices for month of September, 1910 .... 100 00 15 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . 100 00 16 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, AId in construction of Masonic Infirmary ......•.. 5,000 00 17 C. C. Bigger, Expenses Grand Mastel· ..... 1,000 00 18 Craft Lodge No. 287, Ilse and benefit of Bro. Wm. If. Beach . 100 00 19 Wyaconda Lodge No. 24, use and benefit of Bro.•lohn F. Alberty . 100 00 20 Portland Lodge No. 242, use and benefit of Bro. W .•1. Jacl{son . 50 00 21' A. S. Houston, use and benefit of Mrs. K. M. Dean, widow of Past Grand Chaplain. IOU 00 22 A. S. Houston, use and benefit of Mrs. Annie M. Ready, widow of Thos. C. Ready, P. G. 1\1 ...........•........•...........

13.

19.

10.

Nov.

12.

Chamois Lodge, :No. 185, use and benefit of Mrs. A. C. Robinson . G. 'V. Hannuill, use and. benefit of Miss Dee Gillette . Portland Lodge :No. 242, use and benefit or Bro. Jas. H. Goodrich . Phoenix Lodge ?\o. 136, use and benefit ol Bro.•lames -M. Sutton . Galena Lodge No. 515, use and benefit of Bro. Thos. A. Wyatt . Belton Lodge No. 450, use and benefit of Bro. Boon T. Muir . John R. ParRon, Salary as Grand Secretary for October . J. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for October ....••....•..•....•....... Jas. T. Sands, Agt., rent of Grand Lodge offices fOl' October ' . John R. Parson, printing, postage, station· ery, stenographic work and incidentals ..

100 00 100 00 100 00

50 00 100 00 100 00 100 OU 250 00 250 00

100 00 100 00

Proceedings of the

Oct.

1910. 31.

Nov.

Warrant No. 33 St. Louis Union Trust Co., premium on bonds for Grand 'l'reasurer and Secretary. $ 34 Spalding Stationery Co., printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and Incidentals .

10.

23.

31. 1911. Jan. 3.

Dec. 31.

Dec.

.Jan.

13.

Dec. 31.

.Tan.

14.

33.

11.

50 51

.Jan. 31.

Feb. Mc:h.

54 fi5 56

Feb.

2. 2. 7.

J. R. McLachlan, Grand ~ecturer, for expenses for ~schools of District Lecturers . Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Co., printing, postage, stcnogmphic work and Incidentals . .10hn n. Pal'son, Gmnd Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and hIdden tals . John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for "Kovemoer . J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for November . J. T. Sands, Agt., rent of Grand Lodge offices, for November ............â&#x20AC;˘..... John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . John R. Parson, salary to December 31st. . J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for December . J. T. Sands, Agt., rent of Grand Lodge offices, for December . John R. Parson, Grand SecI'etal'~', printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . Rell Telephone Co., rent of pbone for one quarter, to February 28, 1911. . Woodward & Tiernan Printing Co., printing Proceed i ngs, etc . Spalding Stationery Co., printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals ' . C. C. Woods, Committee on Fraternal Correspondence . .Jobn R Parson, salary for January, 1911 . .T. R. :McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for .January, 1911 . .T. '1'. Sands, Agt., rent of Grand Lodge offices, for January, 1911 . John R Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic worl:; and Incidentals . Little & Becker Printing Co., manuals . .John R. PalÂˇson. Grand Secretary, salary . J. R. :VrcLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary .

150 00

100 93

800 00

16 H5

300 OU 250 00 250 00 100 00

100 00

250 00 250 00

10000 19 f.iO

1,3,08 40

31 48 100 00 250 00

250 ()(} 100 00

100 00 202 39 250 00

250 00

1911. ] Mch.

1911. 2. 2. ~.

10. 10.

31.

Grand Lodge of Missouri. "'al'l"ant No. 57 J. T. Sands, Agent, rent of Gl'and Lodge offices, for February .................. $ John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, 58 and incidentals ..... , ................. Spalding Stationery Co., printing, postage, 59 stenographic work and incidentals ...... Bell Telephone Company, telephone, in 60 Grand Lodge Office ................... Woodward & Tieman Printing Co., printing, 61 postage, statlon~ry, stpnogl'aphic work and incidentalS ....................... G2 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for March .J. n. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for 63 March .............................. 64 J. T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices, for l\'farch .................... .J. R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, 65 postage, stenograph ic work and incidentals Hugh Stephens Printing Co., reprinting and 66 distribution of Manuals ............... Spalding Stationery Co'., reprinting and 67 distribution of Manuals ............... .Tohn n. Parson, Rxpeni>es, Corner-Stone 68 Laying, Gloves and Cartage ............ 69 Little & Becker Prinfing Co., reprinting and distribu tion of Manuals ............... 70 C. C. Woods. Committee on Fraternal Correspondence John H. Parson, salary a8 Grand Secretary, 71 for ApriL 1911 .................. , ... 72 .T. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer, for April, 1911.,................ .... . J. T. Sands, Agt., rent of Grand Lodge 73 Office;; for April, 1911 ................ 74 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing. postage, stationery, stenographic work and inciden tals ....................... Becktold Printing Company, Masonic Mall75 uals Spalding Stationery Co., prifl.ting, postage. 76 sta tionery, incidcn tals and stenographic work '" .. Becktold Bookbinding Co., binding old pro77 ceedings, historical register, etc ........ 78 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for ~:lay ............................. 79 J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary fol' ?l1ay: ............................ SO J. '1'. Sands, Agt., rent of Gmnd Lodge Offices for ):1ay ....................... ••••••••

AI11·.

~. ~.

)fch. 31.

••

April 1. 1.

I\1ch.· 31. April 5. .1.

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".'

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••

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2. 1.

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2~.

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24.

June

7. 7.

••••••••••••••••••

••••••••••••

May

••••

•

•••

100 00 100 00 108 00 18 00

37 50 250 00 250 00 100 00

100 00 85 00 14 47 7 40 5 00 100 00 250 00 250 00 100 00

100 00 191 IG

110 04 21 SO 250 00 250 00 100 00

1911. June 6;

July

8. 18. 9. 7. 6.

11. 21. 31. Aug.

[Sept.

Proceedings of the

July

31~

Aug.

Sept. 1. 8. 5. Aug. 31.

Sept. 2. Aug. 29. Sept. 1.

Warrant No. 81 John R. Parson, G'rand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographIc work and incidentals $ 82 C. C. Woods, Committee on Fraternal Cor. respondence . 83 Bell Telephone Company, quarter endIng August 31 . 84 Jobn R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salal'y 85 J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary .. 86 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work, and incidentals , 87 J. T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge Offices for June . 88 Masonic Home of Missouri, three-fifths tax back dues, 1910 , . 89 .Tol~n R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for July , ' 90 J. H. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer's salary for Jnly . 91 J. 'r. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge Offices for July . 92 John R. Pal'son, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and inciden wis . 93 Spalding Stationel'y Company, dues receipts, envelopes, postcards, etc . 94 .J obn R. Parson, Grand Secretal'y, salary for August ......â&#x20AC;˘.................... 95 J. R. "'lcLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for August ,. 96 J. T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge Offices for August '. 97 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work, incidentals ;. 98 C. C. Woods, Committee on Fraternal Correspondence . 99 A. C. Stewart, salary of Grand Treasurer .. 100 Spalding Stationery Co., printing., ... , ... Total .. , , "

'.. ,

100 00 100 00 18 00 250 00 250 00

100 00 100 00 12 75 250 00 250 00 100

100 00 70 13 250 00 250 00 100 00

100 00 100 00 200 00 59 09

$ 66,394 04

RECAPITULATION. Total receipts , Total disbursements Balance, Sept, 11, 1911.... "

, , .. $136,628 08 , . . . . . . . . 66,~94 04 $ 70,234 04

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'1'0 the M. W. Grand Lodue, A. F. and A. M. of Missouri: BR~THREN-"Te, your committee, have carefully checked and examinea the accounts, books and warrants of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary andofind them correct.

'.rhe Grand Secretary has received from all sources during the year ending September 11, 1911, the sum of one hundred and thirty-six thousand six hundred twenty-eight dollars and eight cents ($136,628.08) of which $447.57 was for interest on daily balances at the St. Louis Union Trust Co., and all of said Stull the Grand Secretary has tumed over to the Grund Treasurer as soon as received and for which he holds the Granrl Treasurer's receipts. The balance in the hands of the Grand '.rl'easurer on September 15, 1910, was sixty eight thousand seven hundred and seven dollars and fOl路tyone cents ($G8,707,41), see Proceedings If.l10, page 39. He has since received from the Grand Secretary the sum of sixty seven thousand nine bundl'(~<1 twenty dollars and sixty-seven cents ($G7,920.67), making a total of $13fl,628.08. He has paid out on warrants NO.1 to No. 100, both inclusive, the sum of $66,394.04, leaving a balance in the hands of the Grand '.rreasurer of $70,234.04, as evidenced by the pass book of the St. Louis union Trust Co. Of the $G7,920.G7 received during the year, S64,878.00 was for dues and conseqnently thel'{~ is' due the l\1asonic Home of Missouri tbe sum of $38,!)26.80, ieaving the sum of $31,307.24 for the use of this Grand Lodge. Your Committee commends the accurate and neat manner in which the books that we bave examined are kept. Fraternally submitted, F. 1<'. W~L KREN:\I:1\G, JULES J. WEHRLI, CLAHENCE L. ALEXANDER, Committee.

VISIT TO MASONIC HOME.

The Grand Secretary announced th~t W. Bro. Robert 1\1cCull.och, with his usual- big-hearted generosity, had offer_ed the use of ten cars to take all members of the Gral'id Lodge tD the Masonic Home this afternoon at 3 P. 1\/f., the cars to start from Fourteenth stre;ct. The Grand Master expr,essed his appreciation of the offer of Brother 1\1cCuIloch and announced that members would assemble at 3 P. M. and, under the dire<:> tion of the Grand Marshals, would march to the cars in that orde~ly manner in which Masons should do all things at all times.

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.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Bra, C. C. \;Voods, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, which was ordered printed in the Proceedings. . (See Appendix, p~ges I to 122,) REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S 'ADDRESS .

1\1. \11/. Bro. Xenophon Ryland, Chairman, presented and read the following report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Grand Lodge of A.ndcnt ot Missouri:

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BRETHREN-Your committee, to whom has been assigned the duty of路 repol't!ng on the Address of the Most Worshipful Grand Master, submit the follll\ving: The Grand )1aster caused to be issued Dispensations for the formation of eight new Lodges. His action is approved and the subject-matter referred to the Committee o~ Lodges U. D. The Grand :Master pays a glowing tribute 路to the Masonic Home, its manag0ment, and the Brethren constituting the Boai-'d of Directors. \Ve are in fulI accord with him, and wI'He 'our words of appreciation of their administration of its affairs, . Your committee approves the fitting terms in whleh the Grand Master acknowledges our indebtedness to the noble Sisters of the Eastern Stai, for their aid and assistance in the charities of FreemasoIll路Y. That part of the Address containing the decisions of the Grand :Master is referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, their special attention being requested to the questions of the right of 11. Lodge to mortgage its Ill'operty, and of the S~ate to tax the personal property of this Grand Lodge.. . AlI other official acts of the Grand Mastel' in making appoint:ments. ~ranting and refusing to grant Dispensations are approved. We congratulate the Gl'and J\Iaster upon his successful administl'ation of the affairs of the Grand Lodge during the past year. It has been a year of .activity and prosperity and almost unbroken harmony, due, no doubt, to t.he wisdom and gentleness of heart displayed by the Grand Mastel', united with the firmness of the true !\iaster Mason. ., Peace and harmony at borne, our fraternal relations with other Grand Bodies undist.urbed, the futUl'e beckoning to us with kindly hand and urging us on to grandel; deeds of "Brotherly Love, Relief and Trutb," what more eould be desired'? It but remains to thank QUI' Grand Master fOl' his eloquent

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Address, and with him sole~nly renew our pledges to the great principles of Freemasonry, so beautifully portrayed therein. God grant that we may evel'ywhere be hailed as good men and true. FraternaJly submitted, XENOPHON RYLAND, A. M. DOCKERY, JOHN R. PARSON, L. B. VALLIANT, JAMES W. BOYD, C. H. BRIGGS, R. F. S.TEVEl\;SON, A. M. HOUGH, WM. A. HALL, D. M. WILSON, C. C. WOODS, R. R. KREEGER, WM. F. KUHN, E. F. ALLEN, D. A. JAMISON, CAMPBELL WELLS, JOHN '1'. SHORT. WM. M. WILLIAMS, A. S. IIOl:STON, J

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REPORT.OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

1\1. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn, Qlairman, presented and rcad the following report on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, \,vhic]l was adopted and' ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Most Worshipful Grana. Lod,qe, A.

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Your Committee on the Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges would submit the foJlowing report: Ov..路 ing to the fact that an irregular Grand Lodge in Mexico has taken the name of the regular Grand Lodge Val'le de Mexico, the regular Grand Lodge has changed its name from that of the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico to that of "T.he Yorl, Grand Lodge of Mexico F. and A. M." Therefore your committee recommends that the name "Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico" be stl'!cken from the roll of accredited Grand Lodges as recognized by the Grand Lodge of MisSOUl'i, and the name of "York Grand Lodge of :Mexico, F. and A. M." be substituted in Heu thereof, and the present Grand Representatives be' accl'edited accordingly. We also congratula'te the York Grand Lodge of Mexico upon the election of W. Bro. ,Y. H. Seamon, a former citizen of Missouri and a former member of our Gran'd Lodge, to the Grand l\fastership. May the principles of pure ~1.asonry reign and be glorified under his guidance.

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Several matters pertaining to recognition have come before the committee, but the evidence f'0 far submitted does not warrant a report until after further consideration. I<'ratemally submitted, WM. F. KUHN, ,J AMES W. BOYD, E1.'I-ll!)LBERT 'F. ALLRN, ROBERT F. STRVEKSOK, CAMPBELL \VELLS, Committee.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

M. W. Bro. John T. Short and W. Bro. Edwin V. Kytc offered the following proposed amendment to Section 67, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which \vas read for the first time by the Grand Secretary: Amend Sec. 67 of Grand Lodge By-Laws by strildng out the words "except those whose dues have been remitted for inability to pay" so that said Section, as amended, shall read: Section 67.-Annua.l dues. Every Chartet'ed Lodge shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge the sum of one dollar and twenty-five cents for each Master Mason reported as a member in the annual returns; three-fifths of which sum shall be for the Masonic Home unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Lodge: If any Lodge shaH collect from a suspended member dues, for non-payment of which he has been suspended, such Lodge shall pay to the Grand Lodge one dollar and twenty-five cents for each year's dues so collected if not previously accounted fOl'. JOHN 1.'. SHORT, EDWIN V: KYTE.

CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 12 M. the Grand Lodge was CA'LLED FROM LABOR until :30 o'clock this afternoon. The Grand :Master urged all' members to be present promptly on the minute, and announced that the gavel' would fall at all sessions of this Grand Lodge at the exact appointed time. Divine protection was invoked by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. lVliller, Grand Chaplain. I

FIRST DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. "*' :.;. _ ST. LOUIsJSeptember 26, 191 r. The Grand LOdge was CALLED TO LABOR at I :30 o~c1ock by M. V.I. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand Master, the other Grand Officers occupying their respective stations. Prayer by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

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ORATION.

R. W. Bro. Fred S. Hudson, Grand Orator,was introduced by the Grand Master, and delivered the following eloquent and thought-ellriched Oration on "Ideal IVlasonry": Most Worshipful Grand Ma.ster and Members of this Grund Lodge:

The theme upon which I shall endeavor to say a few words at this time is Ideal Masonry. When I look upon this splendid body of men composing the officers and members of L1is Grand Lodge in this Jurisdiction, I am constrained to say as did the poet:psalmist of old, "Behold how good and how pleasant it is for Brethren to dwell together in unity." This psalm, familiar to ea<:h member here, and heard so often by the members of the Craft, begins with the word "Behold," as if ute psalmist desired to summon others to gaze upon the goodly spectacle which seemed to be spread out before him. 'Israel (mankind as it was known at that time) is gathered together, and the sight is "good," as it signifies the securing of substantial benefits, and "pleasant" as being beautiful and lovely to behold, giving force and expression to the idea contained in the blessing of "unity;" and we may on this .occasion contemplate the good, join in the pleasures and enjoy the blessing of unity to be derived from entering into the pleasant state of. Ideal Masonry in both theory and practice, precept and example. It is well for us to ascertain what it is that constitutes this happy condition of which we speak. What are its component parts? What are its requirements? May I not suggest tJ:1at the members should be men of honesty, men of integrity, men of character, possessed of noble purposes, lofty aims and high ideals. Possessing these requirements we then have the foundation of this happy condition laid wide, strong and deep. What is so enduring as character? We 'may g~in the wealth of nations, control the destinies of empires,. and cause the inhabitants of the globe to do us homage; yet if all tpis is accomplished without the support and influence of character. "What doth it profit?" The highest tribute that can be paid to man, it matters not bow great are his achievements in the marts of trade or the social realm, is that he has IH~pt his record clean. Why is it that notwithstanding the ravages of time, the reputations of such Brethren as Washington, Franklin and Lincoln grow brighter and more illustrious and their characters and reputations mean more and more to the world at large

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as the years go by? It is because, my Brethren, that they have left us an unblemished record, because they never gambled with their reputations nor prostituted their ability. Where in all history are the men, who by their prowess on the high seas, by the accumulation of the wea~th of nations, or by the control of the busy marts of trade have exerted the power for ,good, who have been such an undying force for the betterment of mankind and the uplift of civilization, as the Brethren whose names J have just mentioned? What a powerful illustration of the fact that character is in truth and indeed the most potent factor for good in all the world! 'We may write our names on parchment, We mfl~' trucd them in the sand, We may chisel thEm in marble 'Vith a firm and steadfast band. But the page will soon be blotted And the sand washed from the shore, Age will make the marble crumble And our n3mes shall be no more.

Hence, if we ~ould inscribe our name high on the roll of fame, have it tinged ~ith the undying luster of true greatness and become truly an .influence in the world for the good of our Order and the betterment of mankind, it is necessary that we practice the principles outside of the Lodge room that we have heard so often taught within it, and thereby demonstrate to the world that the foundation upon which rests this ideal masonic structure is men of principle, men of merit, men of worth, men of character; for a character that is above reproach is a pric,eless jewel more vltluable than rubies, more precious than gold, more to be desired than the crowns, of kingdoms; and the work of building it is more commendable than any other labor in which we can engag'e. Let us then say with the poet:

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"Give us menStrong and stalwart ones, Men whom highest hope inspires, Men whom' purest honor fires, . Men who trample self beneath them, Men who make their country wreathe them As her noble sons. Worthy of their sires. Men who never shame their mothers. Men who never fail their brothers, True, however false are others. Give us men-I say again, give us men."

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the work of speculative Masons of tl::t.e present day is circumscribed to the attainment o.f ideals; its mission is to develop the individual and raise him to the highest plane of usefulness. If we would have our Fraternity an ideal one, the individual members composing it must be of an exemplary type and we must give attention to the many beautiful and practical lessons inculcated in the Order, the greatest of which is charity; In faith and hope the worili wiII disagree, But all mankind's concern is charit~,.

Charity, or love, is the golden chain which extends from earth to heayen; it is .that which enables us to hear the wail of distress and the piteous moan of sorrow; to relieve the cry of hunger, and wipe the tear from the eye of the broken hearted; it is the mirror of our existence set in the frame of love; it is the foundation of all the Christian graces, without which our r~ligion is vain, our friendships Illere shadows, our .alms the offspring of' pride and the offerings of hyprocrisy. In placing us upon His footstool the Supreme Architect of the Universe intended that as we journey through this earthly life, in passing through this preparatory state, we should fit our hearts and mj,nds as living parts that shall form that spiritual building which will stand throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity; and to merit the full fruition of a well-spent life and a well-grounded hope, we should learn well the lesson of mutual dependence each upon the other, and our ultimate dependence upon the mercies of God. Ideal Masonry requires that we be actiYe, alert, vigilant, embracing the manifold opportunities we behold of relieving a distressed worthy brother and sharing with him the many blessings and comforts we enjoy. For the ideal Masonic pleasure, the true gratification realized from the kindly act of extending a. helping hand or uttering an encouraging word to our less fortunate fellowbeing, is not alone in the giving but in the sharing with him of a portion of the bounteous blessings so graciously bestowed upon us by the Creator and author of our existence. We are therefore reminded to keep this thought ever before us: "This crust is my body broken for thee, This water His blood that died on the tree. The Holy SUppel" is kept indeed In what so we share with another's need. Kot what we give but what we share, For the gift without the giver is bare. Who gives himself with his alms feeds three, Himself, his hungering neighbor and me."

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So bearing in mind the sad and solemn thought that we pass this way ~ut once; that our steps can not be retraced; that the, fleeting moments come not back again; then, if there is one good deed we may perform, one kind ;.rord that may be spoken, let us do it now and the :r:ecording angel will take it into final account when our earthly career is closed. This ideal condition willi not come by chance, but each component part thereof must strive to reach that perfect state. The Lodge is judged of men not as a whole, but by its individual members; the world at large is not inclined to think charitably of the frailties and shortcomings of the unthinking and lessinformed Brethren; acts and not professions are what Is required of us. We may say we are charitable, but mere words will. not avail; we may say we stand 路for high ideals, that our aims and purposes are for the benefit of humanity, but this alone will not suffice; it is not enough that we profess, we mus't act; we, ourselves, must live, act and do the principles of Masonry. Let it not be said, ''For I was hungry and ye gave me no meat, I was thirsty amI ye gave me no drink, naked and ye clothed me not." Of what use is it to make loud professions of brotherly love, and proclaim our affection for mankind when our daily walk and conversation will not sustain our position? To answer the purpose of our existence Masonry should be practiced. To boast of its antiquity and parade its ancestors before the Brethren of today will not measure up to the requirements of our high calling. Ideal Masonry is more' than this, it is an institution whereby ways and means are devised for the systematic study and promulgation of the duties and conduct of the Craft in the everyday walks of human life; Ideal Masonry is so lofty that frail humanity, struggling to keep up its teachings, will meet' many obstacles and may fall short of its aims and purposes~ But if we are honest in our intentions, if our faith is well founded, our ambitions laudable, our aims noble and our aspirations high and holy, we will triumph in the end. Masonry is a progressive science, it is a builder, not a destroyer, it detracts from the sincerity of no man's faith; interferes with no man's religion, accords to every man the privilege to worship God , according to the dictates of his own conscience; and when at last Ideal Masonry shall have its full fruition, and we shall join the victorious hosts of the Sons of Light standing before the tiled door of the Celestial Lodge clad in the raiment of innocence, with the Lost Word upon our lips, gaining triumphant entrance into the

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Glorious Lodge above and passing into the presence of the Supreme Grand Master, then shall we come into a full realization of Ideal Masonry and the Master Mason's Sublime Degree.

ORATION.

The Grand l\llaster expressed appreciation of the fortunate fact that both of our Grand Orators were present, and ready to address the Grand' Lodge. He thereupon introduced R. 'W. Bro. Percy A. Budd, 'Grand Orator, who delivered the following excellent Oration on the topic "Who Comes Here?" Before taking up the topic of my Address, I feel that I must express to the Most Worshipful Grand MJaster, and to this Grand Lodge my sincere appreciation of the distinguished honor that has been conferred upon me in this appointment as one of the Orators. This appreciation is also demanded by this wonderful audience, made up of men from every ,nook and corner of this great State; men who are chosen leaders of their Masonic communities, and who are gathered here by reason of their interest and knowledge in the affairs of Freemasonry, to see to it that this great Institution of ours fails not in its duty in the uplifting of mankind. I esteem it a great honor to be allowed to address you. r approach this allotted task of mine with a full understanding of the vast difficulty as to the subject, and as to the hopelessness of presenting a single phase, attitude or deduction of the philosophy or history of Freemasonry that will in any way be new or novel, or particularly' interesting to you, or, of being able to express myself in any manner that you can not improve. ,

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The title I have taken, "Who, Comes Here?" is the most familiar of the many questions of Freemasonry, and yet probably it is the one least thought about, or if thought of, remembered simply as an interrogation and without any analysis of its meaning. Next to the question of belief in Deity, which is at/the foundation of our Order, this question "Who Comes Here?" is the most pertinent one in all Freemasonry. When answered honestly and fairly it is the open se~ame to the Light. It was the first question that came to you as you stood in the darlmess, and it was answered, not by you, but by the sum of all your acts and words as you had walked along the pathway of your life and up to the door of your Lodge. Your life had been such that a proper answer could be given to this question and you were admitted. But had the tongue not borne a

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good report, or had the recomm.endations failed, your quest for Light would have been a vain one. Yet, my Brethren', how many of us forget ever again to ask this question of ourselves as we continue along on this brief journey through this life of ours? How many of us seem to think that having once passed through the door we are exempt from the further inquisition of this interrogation, and think that having ,once met and p~ssed the test we thereby become immune and wear robes of some peculiar virtue that protect and shield- us from the -practic~ of evil thoughts and words and deeds. You must real ize that each and every day as it comes to us by grace or God, is but a door that opens into the future, even as the door (lpens into the Lodge room. As we stand before it each one of us should ask the inmost soul of himself "Who Comes Here?" and let the day that has just sIfpped away beyond reach or recall-let that day answer if that which you have thought and sa1d and done does or does not bear good report and recommend well. If it answers a negative or even a neutral, you have failed in your duty to God, your neighbor, yourself and this sublime Order of morals. The day before you is the opportunity for reparation and correction, ~nd let that very day see t~e amendment; for some day must be the last one, and no one knows which it is, or how soon the relentless arm of Death will raise up with you in the clutch of its iron hand and toss you over into the serene fields where lie the dead and gone: 'Ve should remember that this life of ours is laid on the 100m that only God can see, and that the heart is the shuttle that strikes back and forth from joy - to sorrow, weaving the wonderful pattern of a life that must pass the inspection of the Supreme Master on that day. when all worl< shall be called in. We live this life but once, and as we see and know it, it is but the visible senpent ar~ of the great mystery that circles the unknown. An arc that has at one end, Birth; the grand sweep, Living; the other end, Death. On the shores of eternal Time stand two great columns, Honol~ and Duty. They stand at the portico of this beautiful temple of life, the first to attract and demand our attention, and from them we should never allow ourselves to be diverted. They support the true beacons of this life, Love and Charity, and represellt those principles that must need be our guide to the everlasting haven of rest as surely as the wonderful light-houses on the shores of our land point out -the safe way to' the harbor to those "who go down to the sea in ships." Be careful, Brethren, in all the turmoil of your everyday affairs never to lose the direction of these beacons.

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Too true it is that at times, stress of busin<?ss and casual opportunities and material importunities befog aL.d dim our moral horizon and hide from sight these lights. But always remember that they are fixed. and certain, and are to be constantly watched for and used as guides. Otherwise life means nothing more than an aimless drift with wreck and disaster at the end, and the throwing away of a precious gift. The constant lesson of Freemasonry is to live right and do right. It is no easy matter to be a good Mason. The path is always rough and rugged for all of us. Mere observal1ce of form and ritual is not the important l:equirement. To be a good Mason we must always do our full duty even in the face of interest and convenience, and I believe that convenience is as great, an obstacle to overcome as is interest. It is too easy to make excuse for the dereliction of ourselves, although we may not always be as lenient to those of our neighbor. Freemasonry is the broad system of ethics teaching the science of humanity. Its purpose is to intensify. and develop interest in this great art. It insists upon the practice a,s well as the preachment of justice and fair-dealing in all men. We need this in our everyday material and commercial life even more than our academic discussions in the Lodge room once or twice in the month. Freemasonry has not been founded at haphazard. Each point indicates a large' moral purpose, but like all precepts in commo~ touch with man, there are times when the ess~nce is lost and becomes encumbered with forms. The alphabet is a mystery until its characters are known and understood, and then it becomes the agent of knowledge and power. . So it is with the symbols of Freemasonry. They seem strange and mysterious at ,first, and the tendency is to search for unusual, hidden and occult meanings. We try to elaborate and decor~te the plain, honest and simple truths with quaintness and arabesque and esoteric drapery until the divine wisdom itself must needs ponder over the useless tangle. It is a waste of time to indulge in these fanciful wanderings in realms of singular deductions. The Temple of Truth is in each one of us, and this ancient and honorable institution of 路ours offers' to us the means of realizing and utilizing its existence. When the bandage fell from your eyes you were enabled to behold the key to the mystery. It is so simple that its very simpleness creates the difficulty to grasp and understand, and so we search through self-created mazes for Truth that is at the gate: Look not too much to the clouds for signs and portents to direct you to your duty. Freemasonry lays its work close to our hands and within the grasp of each one of us

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if we will but look and reach for it. It is not a thing that must be,approached with awe and wonder, or with the hope for particular reward for good deeds and virtues. Freemasonry walks along every highway and byway of this world in humble, lowly garb, even as every true prophet of the Supreme God has done, and will always do. Look about you in your everyday life and you will readily discover the tasks set for the Freemason .and you will find. them in places where you yourself will become an important part in this great work of uplift by your own actions. The spots are there, some large, some small, but all needing attention and in danger frequently of being overlooked because of the habit of searching for the unusual and mysterious. Academic discussions have no part in the real work of our Order. Freemasonry in its last analysis is a sincere simple humanity that embraces mankind and cares for it, and relieves want and misery, and cheers the discouraged and disheartened wherever found. Look about you in your' own plane of Hfe, be it city, town or countryside, and you will find some one to whom you can give a lift, it may be but a needed word, or perhaps a little material help. It may mean but little to you and seem of small importance. But to him who receives it may mean everything, even life.' Is there anyone of :us who can not perform such simple tasks as these? If there be such a one, he is to be pitied, for he has missed the lesson of Freemasonry and knows not his duty. A man is a Freemason only when he makes his practices square and plumb and level with his creed. We must rise to Freemasonry, and in this way meet it on the level. Its mission is to perfect. It is the agency of a vast moral help, and with that goes great material good. It is intentionally and essentially practical and a broad artery of Brotherhood upon which we should all travel in helpful harmony with one another so that the laws of nature and the interests of humanity may fight side by side for the betterment of the world. It is a natural thing for men to run to and fro upon this earth, seeking to subdue it and to make one another's acquaintance, and Freemasonry does much to cheer the way and lighten the burden of overcoming the obstacles. Many things have been done since the building of the Temple of Solomon to make the world different, and the spirit of Freemasonry has always been in the foremost r.aI!k struggling for the advancement and betterment of man. Yet 'today the world is still unfinished, and each one of us, in his own way. and degree, should have a hand in the finishing; and, as men have lived and died carrying on the great work, so men must rise and keep it up. Movement must always be had; .we can' not stop, not one of us. Nothing can happen

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but that which God ordains, and He chooses his messengers from among men. We must d'o' the duty that confronts us, and that duty, insign.ificant as it may seem at the time, may be the important part in the cause of great good. Coal is a common, ordinary article, insignificant and unattractive in appearance, but it is the dynamic of the commercial life of this world. So sfight not the ordinary and common because it is so. There will always be great and small leaders to carryon the cause of humanity that counts its existence by centuries, for Freemasonry and Industry are imJ;Uortal. The divine origin of Freemasonry is indicated by the fact that it is the one great institution that has not been destroyed by the forces which it has set in motion. It continues along its sublime course undisturbed by r:evolution and crumbling monuments of finished art, by vanishing empires路 and overwhelmed dynasties. Wherever civilization has' lingered we find the spirit of Freemasonry there insisting upon the virtues of its teachings, and holding men within the bonds of its humanity and protecting them by the truth of its moral precepts. It is true that the action of a man is subject to one certain interruption, Death. But that is no excuse for inaction, because the spirit goes on. Many men have spent unselfish lives in this movement and in the uplifting of the moral nature of man, and not one of us should sit in our veranda chairs in idle meditation, nor allow our minds to rample through the vast region of dreams of esoteric and wordy Freemasonry. On the contrary, we must have acts and action for the keynote of our endeavors. We must sound the trumpet blast and let the roll of .drums announce the movement, and let the cry be "I'll do it!" Many men are profound scholars,while few know how to live. The love of mankind is easily cultivated and love is the incentive of all great movements, and especially of Freemasonry, which teaches us t.o labor for what we may attain and not for what we may get. Let us do some kindly act to our neighbor' while he is yet alive that he may know that we have his interest at heart as well as our own. Be "not Freemasons out of mere curiosity, nor stand about urging upon others their duty. Be of the Order, not merely in it. Whether or not Freemasonry will stand the test of the years depends upon the members and how faithfully precept and example is observed by them. There is en5u~h;morality and philosophy in the Blue Lodge to make an ideal man of anyone who follows and lives up to its teachings. It is upon the Blue Lodge that the solidity and stability of Fre~masonry depends. The so-called higher or advanced degrees are but pennons and banners of decoration flying

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in the breeze above the stalwart walls of the Blue Lodge, wherein rests symbolic Masonry in serene security. By their fiuttcrings and beautiful colors and designs these banners call attention to the real support and protection that permits them to maintain their eminence. The fundamentals of' Freemasonry are contained in the Blue Lodge, and through it citizenship is promoted, government is bettered and man is elevated by the teachings that demand of him that he do l;lis best, be it much or little, toward the advancement of the human race. So it is that we must be Freemasons in all that the word implies: There i~ a danger in being satisfied with the simple condition of membership. Membership itself is nothing. It does not change your makeup or add to you. Arouse yourself. You musL take advantage of the opportunities that are presented. Your life should not be shrouded with somber curtains nor dimmed by tears because of grief over your trials. Meet them. Triumph over them; but do not forget to help your brother on the way. So that at the last great day' when each one of us must stand outside the door of the Celestial Lodge above, ruled over by the Great Artificer of the Universe, and wait for admission therein, our record can answ~r "a man of good report, and well' recommended" when the question is thundered forth ."Who Comes Here?"

On motion of M. 'Y'T. Bro. CampbeU Wells a vote of thanks \vas tendered to R. Vi. Bros. Fred S. Hudson and Percy A. Budd, with request to furnish .the Grand Secretary with copies of their orations, the same to be printed in the Proceedings. SUSPENSION OF MASTER OF CARTHAGE LODGE, No. 197.

The Grand Master anno~lncec1 there was pending a case against the \Vorshipful l\1aster of Carthage Lodge, No. 197, and that unless there be objection, the same would be referred to the Committee on Appeals and Grievances. No objection being made, same was so referred. ABSENCE OF GRAND TREASURER STEWART AND GRAN D CHAPLAIN BITTING.

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presence in another State, R. VV. Bro. A. C. Stewart, Grand Treasurer, and R. V\T. Bro. Rev. W. C. Bitting, Grand Chapiain, were unable to be present at this session of the Grand Lodge. greatly to the regret of both Brethren. STANDING COMMITTEES.

The Grand Master announced the following standing committees: JURISPRUDENCB-Edw, Higbee, Chairm.an,· Geo, E. 1\layhaIl, Thos. D. Williams, Harry Tamblyn, John C, Senate, O. A, Lucas, H. l\1. Woodward, Fred A. Kage, W. F. Johnson. ApPBALS AND GmEVANcBs-Joseph S. Mclntyre, Chainnan,' W. R. Gentry, Anthony F. Htnel', Thomas F. Hurd, John j\i. Carnahan, W. '1'. •Jamison, U. A. House. 'VAl'S AND MJ~ANS-Alex. M. Dockery, Chainnnn; Wm, A. HaIl, A. D. LUdlow, B. F. Watson, John Pickard, D. B. Farnsworth, Frank W. Smith. Jas. G. Howe, Frea Kage. CUEDEXTJALS-Wm. E. Hoke, G'hainnan: Y, J. W. SkeIly, W. H. Bull.

P. Gibbs, 1<'. E. Diekneite,

PAY ROI,L--"'alter R. Shl'odes, Chainnan ... 'V. \Y. Roy J. Curfman, A. J. Harig, j\1. L. Howard.

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CHARTtJ'RED LODGES-Edwin V. Kyte, Chatinnan.: John T. Short. Geo. 'V. Miller, H. L. Wilson, K W. Tayler. LODGES UNDlm DJSPEXSA'l'JON-.las. A. Boone. Olwinnan " L. Eo Riddle, L. L. Atwood, S. Eo Baer, James P. Tucker, A. P. Richardson, A. J. Hochland. CHAHITl'-'Vm. Southern, .11'., Chainnan,' A. S. 'VClTcmeyer, Fred J. Montgomt>ry, Leon 'l'halman, W. C. Atwood. MASONIC BOARDS OF RELJJo;F-D. B. Farnsworth, Chairman,' Andrew .J. O'Re,illy, T. A. Milburn, J. W. Polley, F. C. Barnhill. REPOUTS OF DIS'l'lUC'J' DEI'U'I'X GRAND MASTEHS--R. R. Kreeger, Chairman; B. E. Bigger, J. ,Yo Berryman, A. Horace Mann, Claude Paxson, 'Wanen Cox, T. 1\1. Russell. RITUAJ..--D. M. Wilson, Chairnwn,' Campbell Wells, John T. Short, Wm. A. Hall, It. R. Kreeger.

l\1~soj'nc H07lfE-Louis Moller, Acting ChairmOln " .10hn 1\1. Doran, n. T. Wright, '1'. H. Snell, C. .B. Pyle, T. D. Williams, W. A. Phipps, H. L. Bunter, Harry Simon. ConRESpONmJNCE-Charles C. 'Yoods, Chairman.. OBITUARJJ:;s-Corona H. Briggs, Chailrman; S. M. Daniels, G. W . .James, S. W. Benedict, J .. N. Woodruff. AuDITING-F'. F. WID. Krcnning, Chairm.(Jn.: C. L. Alexander, .Jules .T. Wehrli. GRAND MASTER'S ADDREss-Xenophon Ryland, Clw.i1'1nan. UNFINISHED Busnmss-Frank W. Smith, Chairman,' ~I. T. HaIsley, F. E. Gibbs, David B. Willock, L. E. l\filler. 'l'RANf;PORTATJO:-< AXD HOTELs-Frank D. Gildersleeve. Chairman.

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SPECIAL COl\:BHTTEES. AURANGFJ:\IEXl.'S-Samuel R.' Stevenson, Walter 'Wimmer, F. P. Gibbs. HFJCOGKITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGEs-路Wm. F. Kuhn, J. 路W. Bo~'d, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells, R. F. Stevenson .. MANuALs-Wm. E. Hoke, J. C. GfllTell, .J. S. McIntyre, 路Wm. A. Hall, .John R. Parson. COKFERENCE OF GRAXD J\'!ASTERS-C. C. Bigger, J. T. Short, E. F. Allen, D. M. Wilson, A. S. Houston. Ll,asE 01" OFFICES-A. l\1. Dockery, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells.

The Grand lVlaster announced that thc special order of business for this evening at 7 :30 would be thc exemplification of . thc' work of the First and Second Degrees by the Grand Lodge Officers, under the direction of the Grand Lecturer, R. VV. Bro. J. R. McLachlan. CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 2 :45 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED F,ROM LABOR until 7 :30 o'clock this evening. Prayer by R. \iV. Bro. Rev. John H. :Millcr,' Grand Chaplain.

FIRST DAY-EVENING SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, Tue~day, September 26, 1911.

The Grand Lodge was CALI'JED TO LABOR at 7 :30 P. M. by lVI. W. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand Master, Grand Officcrs occupying their respective stations. Divine blessing was invoked by R. W. Bro, Rev. John H. l\1iller, Grand Chaplain. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BV-L'AWS.

The following proposed amendment to Section 42, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, signed by twenty-two members of the Grand Lodge, was given its first reading. Proposition to alter Section 42, at page 13, of the Grand Lodge By-Law~ by SUbstituting Ibe word "Seventy-five" in lieu of the word "Fifty," the 11th word in line 7, so that when altered or amended Section 42 shall read as' follows: Sec. 42. Fees. A Lodge shall not confer the three degrees of Ancient Craft :l\iasonry for a less sum than twenty dollal's, nor shall any Lodge in a city or town where more than one Lodge and less than ten Lodges arc located confer the three degrees for a less sum than thirty dollars; nOlO

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i>hall any Lodge in a city or town where tcn or more are locatcd confer the three degrees for a less sum than seventy-five dollars; but more may be charged at tl;le discretion of any Lodgc. One-half the amount must accompany the petition. The balancc shall be divided as the Lodge may direct, and no degree shall be conferred until the sum rcquit'ed therefor bas been paid. Exemption from the payment of fees shall not be made in favor of any candidate, under any circumstances, by the return of all or a part of said fees, as donations, loans, 01' otherwise. 1. I,ANDAUER, W. L. RliJYNOLDS, S. R. STEVENSON, A .•1. O'REILLY, FRJijD SURRIDGF., OTTO F. 'IRA UilEL, WILLIAM E. ATKINS, LOUIS F. GRIDWE, FRED HALTER, ALVIN. D. REED, .INO. L. ZIEGENBEIN, V. F. BOOR. .J. F. NEHRLICH, .IAS. A. SMITH, .1R., JOS. H. SCHWEICH, HERMAN SWANK, WM. A HALL, TAYLOR B. WYRICK, O. A. LUCAS, ANTHONY F. ITTNER, H. G. KICKS, .INO. R. KELLY,

EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.

The main purpose of this session being for the exemplification of the work, the Grand ]\!r aster placed the Grand Lodge und'er the direction of the Grand Lecturer, R. W. Bro. J. R. l\1cLachlan, who, assisted by the other Grand Officers, proceeded to exemp!ify the entire ceremonies of the First Degree and the second section of the Second Degree. CALLEO·FROMLABOR.

At 9 :45 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR unti19:00 o'clock tomorrow, Wednesday morning. Prayer was offered by R. VV. Bro. Rev. James J'v1. Boon, Acting Grand Chaplain.

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The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 :00 o'clock A. 1\1. by M. ,W. Grand l\IIaster Clay C. Bigger, the other Grand Officers being in their respective stations as on yesterday. SuppliC'atio~ for divine guidance was made by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. ~Iiller, Grand Chaplain. MINUTES APPROVED.

The minutes of the several sessions of ,Yesterday were ,read and approved. SECOND READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

The Grand Secretary read for the second time the proposed amendments to Sections 67 and 42 offered yesterday; PETITION FROM FORMER MEMBER OF MONTEVALLO LODGE, No. 490.

Petition from a former member of Montevallo Lodge, No. 490, discharged from the l\tlasonic Home for improper conduct, \-vas referred to R. W. Bro. Louis Moller, Acting Chairman of the Committee on 1\1ascnic H路ome. Later, R. W. Bro. Louis MoHer made partial report recommending the return. of all papers in the case to Montevallo Lodge, No. 490, because D. J. Roundtree had been expelled by that Lodge. On motion, the partial report was adopted and all papers in the case referred to l'vIontevallo Lodge, No. 490. RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

R. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson offered the following resolution of thanks to W. Bro. Robt. McCulloch and the United Railways Company of St. Louis, for their liberality and courtesy in furnishing cars for visit to Masonic Home on ,yesterday. Adopted.

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Be it Resolved, by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of the State of Mis!'!ouri, that this Grand Body highly appreciate~ tbe kindness and generosity of the 8t. Loui~ Transit Co. and W. Bro. Robt. McCulloch in furnishing the free use of a large number of cars for carrying the officers and members of the Grand Lodge to the Masonic Home. The sincere thanks of the Grand Lodge are hereby tendered to said company and Brothel' McCulloch, the general manager thereof; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of thi3 resolution be delivered to Brother McCUlloch by the Grand Secretary.

REPORT OF MASONIC HOME BOARD.

1V1. '1'/. Bro. Ethelbert F. Allen, President, presented and .read the twenty-fifth annual report of the IVlasonic Home Board; also the report of the Superintendent, E. W. Deane; of th'c l\1atron, 1\1 rs.· Dixie M. Deane; of the Attorneys and Physician. M. W. Bro. Campbell Wells read his report of Treasurcr of Home Board and of the Endowment Fund of Home. On motion, the several reports were received, adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. (See Appendix.) SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ON INFIRMARY.

Thc Grand Secretary presented and read the following supplemental report as to receipts all acconnt of the Masonic Infirmary, since September I I, 191 I : Subscribed. Windsor Lodge, No. 29 . Ralls Lodge, No. 33 . Cooper Lodge, No. 36 / .. Compass Lodge, No. 120 . Papinsville Lodge, No. 140 $ 5 00 Glensted Lodge, No. 250 10 00 Temple Lodge, No. 299 . Hardin Lodge, No. 322 . Arlington Lodge, No. 346 . Belle Lodge, No. 373....... . .. . .. .. .. 5 00 Ionia Lodge, No. 381 . Richland Lodge, No. 385 . Hatfield Lodge, No. 395....................................... 10 60 White Water Lodge, No. 417 , . Competition Lodge, No. 432 10 00 Tebbetts Lodge, No. 565 : . Bellefontaine Chapter, No. 25, R. A. M . De Molay Chapter, No. 26, R. A. M . Caldwell Chapter, No. 53, R. A. MOo . Scottish Rite Bodies, Kansas City, by A. H. White . Geo. E. Benz Badge & Regalia Co., St. Louis 47 00 C. H. Arcularius . Austin L. l\'1cRae ..'...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 00 Total .•...•.......•.....•.....•........................ $97 00

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.

1\11. \\T.' Bro. C. H. Briggs, Chairman, presented, and read the following report on Necrology, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Grand Lodge ot Missouri, A. F. and A.. 1J!.:

Another swift-revolving year has passed and we are met in our Annual Communication in t.he enjoyment of life's blessings while many of our Brethren have closed tnclr labors and gone to theil' reward. We are grateful to God for sparing the lives of t.he officers of this Grand Lodge, and permitting so many of us to assemble oil this occasion. Probably there are few of us here today who have not been called upon to assist in performing the rites of burial over a departed nl'other during the year. We cherish the memory of faithful craftsmen who gave much of their time in devotion to our cause. While we feel that something has gone out of our lives that can never be enjoyed again, yet we cherish their ,memory in the abiding confidencc that our tempomry loss is their eternal gain. God buries His workmen but carries on his work. We set apart a memorial page to their honor and give ourselves anew to the work they loved. During the year one who presided over this Grand Lodge some years ago fell asleep. Flavius Josephus '.rygard, Pnst Grand Mastel', was born in Monongahela County, Virginia, November 16, 1839, and died in 81. Louis, April 3, 1911, aged seventytwo years. He was elected Grand Commander in 1883, Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1890 and Grand Mastel' of the Grand Lodge in 1897. For some years he was Grand Treasurer of the Grand Commandery of Missouri. He was for years one of the Directors of our Masonic Home. From othcr Grand .Jurisdictions we have the following names of honored Brethren called t.o high office by their rcspective Grand Lodges who have passed beyond the SIght of men. ALABAMA. D. Dudley Williams, Past Grand :Master, was born in Oxford, Alabama, .January 11, 1851, and died at his home in that city March 12, 1911, aged sixty years. Hc was elected Grand Master in 1898 and re-elected in 1899. He attained distinction in the practice of medicine and was appointed a physician to the Ute Indians by President Cleveland in 1886, serving four years. In 1893 President Cleveland appointed him a mcmber of the Chippewa Indian Commission and he sel'ved th ree years. ARIZO~A.

Thomas Standford Bunch, Deputy Grand Master, was born in Carroll County, Arkansas, .Tune 22, 1852, and died at Los Angeles, California, June 10, 1911, aged fifty-nine years. After studying law he served one term as Probate Judge In Carroll County, Arkansas. He served Apache County, Arizona, two terms as District Attorney. Later he represented Coconino County, Arizona, in the Territorial Legislature. At the last election he was chosen Probate Judge of Graham County, AI'lzona. "As a public man he was very popular with all classes and in every movement for the betterment of the country he was always found In the forefront of the battle, whether educational. moral. commel'cial 01' otherwise."

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CALIFORKIA. WilHam Franl, Pierce, Past Grand Mastel', was lJorn in Ripley, New York, January 16, 1855, and died at h is home in San Francisco. October 3, 1910, . in his fifty-sixth year. He was eleeted G'rand High Priest in 1897 and Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1890, which office he filled three years, He was elected Grand Commander in 1902 and again in 1904. 'l'he samc year he ,,,as elccted Grand Junior Warden of thc Grand Encampment, Grand Captain-General in 1907 and Grand Gencralissimo in ] 910. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 190!-l. In 189Ghe became a Trustee of the Masonic Home of California and later served as Vice-President and President of the Board. He settled in Oakland in 1877 and engaged In business with his father and brotheI'. Removing some years later to San vrancisco hc was the head of a great banking institution and director and advisor in many successful corporations. "'Hey ,James Linnin, Past Grand ~lastcr, was born ncar .Jackson, Mississippi, October 7, 1829, and died at his home in vresno, California, Kovember 24, 1910, aged eighty-one years. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1880 and, Grand Master in 1885. He lived sixty years in California, where he eng:lged in mining fOl' a time and I,hen ent(~red upon the practice of law. He served in both houses of the California Legislntllre and was a membel' cf the Constitutional Convention of 1879. COK?\ECTIClJT. Frcderick Hemingway YValdron, Past Grand ~lastel', was born in Buffalo, New York, March 14, 1840, and died at New Haven, November 20, 1910, aged seventy years. He was elected Grand :Mastel' of the Grand Council in 1873, Grund "Master of the Gmnd Lodgc in 1883 and Grand Commander in 1886. He served as a soldier during the Civil "Val'. .From 1870 to 1892 he ,,:as CIerI, of the Board of Public Wor!{s of the City of Xew Haven. INDIAKA. Isaac P. Leyden, Past Grand Master. was born .July L 1843, and died at Kew Albany, Indiana, October'l1, HHO, aged sjxty-s~ven years'.. He was elected Grand Master in 1888. He served the Grand Lodge twenty years as a Trustee and was a member of the Building Committee of the New Albany ~iasonic Temple. He was city councilman four yea;'s, served in both houses of the L€g'islatllre, and was· for four years a Trustee of the State University. Simeon P, Gillett, Past Grand ~iaster, was born November 2, 1840, and died at his home in Evansville. Indiana. Kovember 2G, 1910, aged seventy years. He was elected Grand :\1aster in 1896 and Grand High Priest in ] 901. He sCl'ved in tile United State,> Kavy from 1855 to 1871, gradnating with high honors from the Naval School at Annapolis in 1860. He was ('ommissioned a lieu tenant in 1R62, In 1871 he resigned his commission and engaged in the banking business at Evansville. Lucian A. Foote, Past Grand Master, was born at BatavIa, Ohio. December 16, 1824, and died at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, :\ovemher 30. 1910. aged eighty-six yea)'s. In 1874 he was elected Grand Mastel' of the Grand Lodge and Grand 'Master of the Grand Council of Indiana, and Grand High Priest in ]875. In the Civil War be entered the service as Captain and was later commissioned ~1ajor. In civil Iif,~ hc was elected Auditor of Parke County

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in 1859; was city r.oundlman of CrawfoL'dsville three terms, for six years a member of the School Board and fifteen years Deputy Circuif CIerI, of Montgomery County, "Life's labor done. . Serenely to hi::; final rest he passed; ''''hile the soft memory of his virtues yet, Linger, like sunligh t hues when That bright orb has set." ILLINOIS. John Corson Smith, Past Grand Master, was born in Philadelphia, February 13, 1832, and died at his home in Chicago, December 31, 1910, ag-ed seventy-nine years. He was elected Grand Commander in 1880 and Grand Master in 1887. From 1889 until his death hI' was Grand Tl'easurer of the Grand Couneil. For seveL:al ~-ears he was Treasurer of the :M:asonic Orphans' Home, and from 1887, until lle declined re-election three months before his death, he was Venerable Chief of the Masonic Veterans' Association of Illinois. In the Civil 'Val' hi! rose from the rank of private to that of Brigadier-General, and his death resulted from wounds received at the'battJe of Kenesaw Mountain. He was United States Internal Revenue Coliector at Galena, Illinois, from 1865 to 1874, was Lieutenant-Governor for ycars and State Treasurer two terms. From 1889 until his death he was Foreign Correspondent of the Grand Commandery. In -the brief tribute paid him by the Grand Master of his State it is weli said: "Our distinguished Brother was so useful to the Craft and the affiliated Bodies that it is impossible to do more than give in briefest outline his connection with 'the same, Perhaps no Mason eVel' occupied a more important place as the servant of his Brethren than did John Corson Smith. He was doubLIess the most extensive traveler and best known Mason in the world." IOWA. David W. Clements, Past Grand Mastel', was born in County 4ntrim, Ireland, July 9, 1846, and died at his home in West Union, Iowa, November 26, 1910, aged sixty-foul' years. He was elected Grand ~omll1ander in 1804 and Grand Master in 1909. At the time of his death he was 'Vorthy Grand Patron of the Eastern Star. He was "a leader in bis church, lJ leader hi his community, a leader at the bar. a leader in Masonry." He served in the Eighth Iowa Cavalry ill th路e Civil War. Willard Lee Eaton, Past Grand Mastel', was born at Delhi, Iowa, October 13, 1848, and died at his home in Osage, Iowa, June 7, 1911, in his sixtythird year. He was elected Grand Master in 1900, and was a Trustee of the Grand Lodge from 1901 until his death. He was an attorney and served one term as County Attorney, three terms as Mayor, was President of the School Board, and a memb~r of the Board of Trustees of Cedar. Valley Seminary more than thirty years. He was a member of the LegislatUl'e six years and Speaker of the House one term. He was elected Railroad Commissioner, retiring fL'om that office at the beginning of the present year. For many years he was a Trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church. KANSAS. John Calvin Postlethwaite, Past Grand Master, was born in MifTiill County, Pennsylvania, August 22, 1848, and died at his home in Jewell City, Kansas, November 26, 1910, aged sixty-two years. He was elected

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Grar.d Master of the Grand Lodge in 1890, Grand High Priest ill 1892, and Grand Master of the Grand Council and Grand Commander in 1904. He was Past President of the Order of High Priesthood and a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine. He was Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, the Grand Chapter of Ohio, the Grand Council of Connecticut and the Grand Commulldery of Pennsylvania. He was admitted to the bar in 1873 and had a large and Incrative practice in the northwestern portion of the State. He was for years a Presbyterian, but when the Presbyterian Church at Jewell City disbanded in 1878 he entered the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he was an active member until his death. He served as Trustee of Baker University and of the Kansas Wesleyan University and he was a member of the General Conference of 1892. Chiles C. Coleman, Past Grand Master, was born at Burlington, Kentucky, December 29, 1854, and 9-ied at his bome in Clay Center, Kansas, ~:1arch 4, 1911, aged fifty-six years. He was elected Grand ~faster in 1896 Dnd in September of that year presided at the Dedication of the Masonic Home at Wichita. He was President <if the Sta1:e Dar Association and served two terms as Attorney-General of Kansas. He was a member of' the Presbyterian Church. MARYLAND. William 1\:1. Isaac, Grand Secretary, was born March 12, 1834, and died at his home in Baltimore. .January 4. 1911, nged seventy-seven years. lIe was Deputy Grand Secretary from J873 to 1903 and Grand Secretary from 1903 until his death. He was Seniol' Grand 'Varden in 1883. lIe sened as clerk In the Comptroller's and Auditor's offices of the United States Treasur~', was clerk of the Circuit Court of Baltimore County and President of the Board of School Commissioners. He was a member of the Board of Managers of the Grand Lodge nearly forty years. Henry Clay Larrabee, Past Deputy Grand .:Master, was born in Baltimore, September 4, 1829, and died in that city .Tuly 29, 1911, aged 82 yeal路S. He was Deputy Grand Mastel' from 1900 to 1903. He was Grand High Priest in 1886 and Grand Master of the Grand Council from 1882 to 1899. He was elected General Grand Master of the Grand Council in ] 906. In 1896 be was Grand Sword Beal'er in the Grand Commandery. He was remarkably proficient as a Ritualist and exemplified the principles of Freemasonry in his daily Ufe. MICHIGAN. William n. 路Wilson. Past Grand Master, was born at ,Palmyra, New York, October 2, 1829, and died at his home in Lincoln, Nebraska, Januar'y 24, 1911, aged eighty-one~Tears. He was elected Grand Commander in 1880 and Grand Master in J 888. In 1876 he was elected 'l'reasurer of ",luskegon County, :Michigan, and in 1885 he was elected to the Legislature. Removing to Lincoln, Nebraska, he became interested in the Bankers' Life Insurance Company and was its treasurer at tbe time of his death. MISSISSIPPI. Frederic Speed, Past Grand Master, and Grand Secretary, was born in Ithaca, New York, September 22, 1841, and died in Vicksburg, ~nssissippi, March 10, 1911, in his seventiet.h year. He was Grand Commander from 1880 to 1890, Grund High Priest in IS81, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1882, and Grand ~1aster of the Grand Council fr~m 1891 to 1901. At the

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time of his death he was Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder of all tbe Grand Bodies of Mississippi. He had served all these Grand Bodies as Chairman of Law Committees. was a member of the I,aw Committee of the General Grand Chapter of the United States, and a member of the .1urisprudence Committee of the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar, for twelve years. He was President of the Ordet' of High Priesthood of Mississippi for many years and was路 Grand Repref;entative of the Grand Lodges of England, Illinois and Maine near the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. He was made a Master Mason in Harmony Lodge, No. 36, at Gorham, Maine, in February, 1866, and in December affiliated with W. I-I. Stevens Lodge, No. 121, at Vicksburg. In 1873 he received the higher degrees of the York Rite at Vicksburg. Early in the Civil War he enlisted as a private in the Federal army. At the close of 路the war he served as Assistant-Adjutant General with the rank of Captain. In the fall of 1865 he settled in Vicksburg, where he was admitted to the bar in 1868. In 1867-8 he was Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Warren County, and in 1869-70 he was Judge of the Criminal Court of that County. For twenty-five years he was a vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church of Vicksburg, One who knew him well said of him: "He was a knightly gentleman without ostentation; a friend without hypocrisy; a neigbbor without selfisbness ; a scholar without egotism: an adversary witbout guile; a man without fear; a Christian without dogmatism; a citizen without reward." During the dark days of the reconstruction period he was removed from office because he dared to disapprove of the acts of those in high position, but he stood true to his convictions of right, retired from poll tics and devoted his time to his profession for many years. His' later years were given to Freemasonry, and probably no member of the Craft in all this land ~as more widely known or more highly honored than he. Thongh small of stature he had a voice that could command a hearing in any assembly, and a gift of eloquence which few men possessed. These gifts joined to his great personal worth gave him a wide influence in :\1asonic circles, and his pen and voice were evel' at the set'vice of the Craft beyond the bounds of his adopted State. A great man and a prince is fallen in OUl' Israel. MON'l'ANA. Hanison .Jordan, Past Deput.v Grand Master, was born in Illinois, March 17. 1825, and died at his home near Whitehall, Montana, October 2, 1910, in his eighty-sixth yeal'. He was a pioneer in Iowa, California, Nevada, Colorado and Montana. He was a resident of Montana since 1864, and for more than thirty years engaged in farming, dairying and stock raising. He was a member of the Christian ehUl'ch. NEBRASKA.

Charles K. Coutant, Past Grand Master, was born in DIstel' County, ;,\ew York, February 2, 1835, and. died in Omaha, August 23, ] 910, in his seventysixth year. He was elected Grand Master in 1886. II? was one of the incorporatol's of the Masonic I-lome of Nebrasl{a and at the time of his death was a Trastee and the Treasurer vi the flome. Melville n. Hopewe:l, Past Grand Master, was born in Monroe County, Indiana, March 27, 184;;, and died at his home in Lekamah, Nebraska, ):Iay 2, ] 911, aged sixty-six years. lIe was elected Grand Master in 1905. Dur!ng the Civil War he served a year in the Missouri Mounted Militia. After

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studying law he located at Lel,amah, Nebraska, in 1870, where he taught school, helped to establish a newspaper and started a bank. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of Kebraska in 187;; ; was appointed District .Tudge in 1887, and was elected to that office two terms. In 1906 he was elected Lieutenant-Governor of the State and re-elected in 1908 and again in 1910. NEVADA. Chauncey N. Notewarc, Grand Secretary, was born at Oswego, New York, .Tanuary 13, 1825, and died October 22, 1910, in his eighty-fifth year. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1883 and from 1887 until his death was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Nevada. He was Probate .Tudge of Douglas County, a member of the Constitutional Convention of Nevada, Secretary of State six years, coiner in the Carson City Mint and served in both branches of the Neyada Legislature. "He possessed in an eminent degree the qualities which make an ideal Secretary and his services won him fame and high standing in the guild of the Masonic Secretaries of the world." NEW YORK.

an'en C. Hubbard, Grand Lecturer, was born in Brooklyn, January Rev. 7, 1850, and died at his home in that city, May 31, 1.911, aged sixty-one years. He was Grand Lecturer of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Council and Grand Prelate of the Grand Commandery. He was rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Brooklyn thirteen years and of 'rrinity Church, Rochester, ten years. For several years past he had been Assistant Rector of St. Matthew's Church, Brooklyn, of which the Rev. and R. W. Bro. Frederick W. Korris, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge, is rector. OHIO. Joseph McKendree Goodspeed, Past Grand Master. was born at Athens, Ohio, .Tune 20, 1834, and died at his home in that city June ] 1, 1911, aged seventy-seven years. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1880 and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1884. He served as an officer in the Federal army during the Civil War. At its close he became Superintendent of the Public Schools of Athens, and tilled that posi Uon for nineteen years. He was for several ~'ears a 'l'rustee of the Ohio University. OREGON. .Tohn Milton Hodson, Past Grand Master, was born near New Vienna, Ohio, August 24, 1839, and died at his home in Portland, Oregon, October 9, 19] 0, aged seventy-one years. He was elected Grand Commander in 1894, Grand High Priest in 1895, Grand ;\1aster of the Grand Lodge in 1899, and Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1900. In ]894 and 1895 he was President of the Council of High PI'iesthood. He was the only Freemason in Oregon who has presided over all the Grand Bodies of the York Rite. He participated in the organization of the Grand Commandery of Oregon and served as Foreign COlTespondent for the Grand Lodge fl'om 1900 to 1910, for the Grand Chapter from 1891 to 1910 and for the Grand Commandery from 1890 to 1910. "He sat as sits the morning stal', which goes Not down behind the darkened west, nor hides Obscured. amidst the tempests of the sky, But melts away in the light of heaven.,"

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William Fountain Butcher, Past Grand Master, was born in Pocahontas County, Virginia (now West Virginia), December 12, 1858, and died in Portland, Oregon, November 17, 1910, aged fifty-two years. He was elected Gi路and. Master in 1902. He was admitted to the bar by the Supreme Court of Oregon in 1885. He was a member of路 Governor Pennoyer's staff and a delegate to the National Democratic Conventions of 1896, 1900 and 1904, PRINCE EDWARD'S ISLAND. Benjamin Rogers, Past Grand Master, was born at Carmal路then, 'Vales, September 1, 1836, and died at Charlottetown. Prince Edward's Island, Januar~' 2], 1911, aged seventy-four years. He. was elected Grand Mastel' in 1903, and re-elected in 1904. In 1854 he entered the hardware store of Thomas Dodd at Charlottetown, was admitted a partner five years later and thirty-three :rears later he purchased the entil'e business. For a number of years he was pl'csident of the local telepllOne company, a large stockholder and director of the Charlottetown Steam Navigation Company, president of the Fatriot Publishing Company, and prominent in a number of other local enterprises. RHODE ISLAND. I

George Henry Kenyon, Past Grand Master, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, April I, 1845, and died at his home in that city May 7, 1910, aged sixty-five years. He was elected Grand :\laster in 1889, 1890 and 1891, and Grand High Priest in 1891 and 1892. In 1902 he was elected Grand Commander of ~lassachusettg and Rhode Island. He was Representative of the Grand Lodges of Canada, Florida and. Ireland and of the Grand Chapters of Georgia and Massachusetts, of the Grand Council of New Jersey and of the Grand Commandery of Iowa. In the Civil War he served three months in the Tenth Rhode Island. He graduated in medicine in ]867 and practiced his p?ofessio~' aliout forty years. I-Ie was for many years an examining surgeon for peusioll,s and Surgeon-General of the Rhode Island Militia. SOUTH CAROLINA. Jacob Thomas Barron, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, was born in Edgecomb County, North Carolina, May 20, 1854, and died in Kansas City, Missouri, September 16, 1910, aged fifty-six years. He was Grand Master. of the Grand Lodge two years, Grand High Priest three years, Grand Master of the Grand Council one year, and President of the Order of High Priesthood four years. On the formation of the Grand Commandery of South Carolina he was elected the first Grand Commander. At the time of his death he was Gl'and Secretary of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter. lie began the practice of law at Columbia, South Carolina, in 1879, and became one of the most prominent lawyers of his State. '.rhe. Grand Master of South Carolina said of him: "No one man was Masonically so widel:!' known in t11i8 Jurisdiction. No one was ~ore sincerely beloved." SOUTH DAKOTA, William Clark Allen, Past Grand Master, was born in New Castle, Ontario, November 15, 1845, and died at his home in Minneapolis, November 9, 1910, aged sixty-fiYe years. He was elected G1'3nd Master of South Dakota in 1894. He removed to Minneapolis in 1896. He served the Grand Council of Minnesota as Grand Master. He practiced law in South Dakota and Minne-

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sota. In his later years he was Librarian of the Masonic Library and Superintendent of the Masonic Club of Minneapolis and editor and publisher of the Ma.sonic Observer. Henry Harrison Blair, Past Grand Master, was born in Erie County, New York, Februal'y 15, 1838, and died at Elk Point, South Dakota, February 27, 191.1, aged seventy-three years. He was elected the first .Tunior Grand Warden of Dakota in 1875, and in 1876 was elected Grand l\1:aster. In 1861 he enlisted as a musician in the Eighth Wisconsin. In 1869 he engaged in the dl'Ug business at Elk Point. He was the first Mayor of Elk Point and filled that office several te,rms. He was Probate Judge of Union County, County Treasurer and a member of the Constitutional Convention of South Dakota. He served for some years on the State Board of Education. He was a member of the Christian Church. Frederick Eo Files, Past Grand :Master, was born in West Gorham, Maine, December 1, 1862, and died at his home in Madison, South Dakota, March 1, 1911, aged forty-eight years. He was elected Grand Master in 1895. Graduating from Bowdoin College in 1883 he taught for five years and then studied medicine. After a term as house physician at the Maine State Hospital he began the practice of his profession in South Dakota in 1890. He was a m(~mber of the Madison School Roard, a member of the Presbyterian Church and president of the Board of Trustees. TEx~mSSEK

John Robert Smith, Past Grand Master, was born in Nashville, May 5, 1857, and died at his home in TJ:enton, Tennessee, .July 30, 1910, aged fifty-three years. He was elected Grand Ma~i:er in 1902. He was elected Mayor of Trenton when he was twenty-four years of age. He learned the trade of cabinet-makel' and was an agent and salesman for manufacturers of coffins and caskets. He was a member of the Baptist Church for thirtyseven years. VERMOKT. Daniel S. Danforth, Past Grand Senlol' Deacon, and Grand Marshal, wns born at St. Albans. Vermont, May 27, 1818, and died at his home in that city, December 7, 1.910, in his sixty-third year. At the time of his death he was Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge which he had served as Grand Seniol' Deacon. He was Past High Priest, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council, and Past Grand Commander. He was a passenger conductor on the Central Vermont Railroad about twenty-one years. He served as Justke of the Peace eighteen years and had also served as School Director, Alderman . and Jail Commissioner. For the past four years he was Assistant Judge of the Franldin County Court. WISCONSIN. 1\athaniel Clark Griffin, Past Grand Master, was born in S1. Lawrence County, Xew York, October 1.0, 1833, and died at his home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, May 10, 1911, in his seventy-eighth year. He was elected Grand Master in 1897. He was admitte~ to the bar in 1860. He was secretary of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims during the 37th Congress, fl'om 186J to 1863, and was at the same time private secretai路y to Senator Preston KIng <>f New York. He was elected City Attorney of Fond du Lac four terms, was a member of the school 'board and a director of the library for

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many years. In 1873 he was elected County .Judge and served fOllr years. In later years probate practice was his specialty. In 1886 he was elected Grand Generalissimo of the Grand Commandery.

WYOMING. Jethro Tabor Holliday, Past Grand Mastel', was born at Miami, Ohio, December 29, 1844, and diE'd in Laramie, Wyoming, September 20, 1910, aged sixty-six years. He was elected Grand Master in 1894 and Grand Commander' in 1900. In connection with his brother he was engaged for more than thirty ;rears at Laramie in the lumber industry, in contracting and general mercantile business. He was a member and a trustee of the Laramie Baptist Church. Worthy and well qualified, and having long and faithfully served theil' generation, they have fallen asleep and are at rest. But their work abIdes and their virtues are recorded upon the hea'l'ts of those who knew. them best and were blessed by their lab~rs. We believe in the reSlllTection and the life eternaL and expect to greet the good and true in that land where we shaH be parted never more. forever and forever. Fraternally submitted, CORONA H. BRTGGS, J. N. WOODRUFF, S. l\f. DANIELS, G. W . .JAMES. S. W. BE~EDICT, Co rl/. 1nit tee.

ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS.

The hour fixed by the By-Law's for the election. of Grano Officers having arrived, Grand l\1aster Bigger appointed the following Brethren as Tellers: Jno. Vv'. Bingham, Charles Gardner, F. L. Madden, ]. P. Tucker, Percy A. Budd, John W. Polley, O. P. Bloss. The election proceeded with the following results: AH.CH A. JOHNSON} Springfield, Grand l'vIaster. J.'\Con LAMPERT, St. Louis, Deputy Grand l\t{aster. VAN FREMONT BooH} Kansas City, Grand Senior \iVarden. CHESLEY A. l\10SMAN} St. Joseph, Grand Junior \i\Tarden. ALPHONSO C. STEV"ART, St. Louis, Grand Treasurer. JOHN R. PARSON} St. Louis, Grand Secretary. REPORT OFCOMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES.

W. Bro. E. V. Kyte, Chairman, presented and read the ÂŁ01iowing ff:port of Committee on Chartered Lodges, which was adopted and ordered included in Proceedings:

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To the Gmnd Lodge of Ancient Free ancl Accepted Masons of the state of Missouri:

The report or the Committee on Chartered Lodges is as follows: Total number of Chartered Lodges, 611; each of which has reported and sent returns to the Gl'and Secretary. However, this result was obtained ouly through the untiring efforts and persistency of our worthy and efficient Graud Secretary. He again merits the thanks of this Grand Lodge for maintaining an unbroken record of securing returns from each and every Lodge in the State. The following Lodges were delinquent: Numbers 11, 14, 42, 91, 92, 108, 155, 185, 175, 187, 240, 245, 252, 253, 266, 329, 338, 361, 387, 404, 408, 427, 428;451, 46;;, 507, 530, 583 and 595; total 29, Numbel' delinquents last :rear, 32. A gain of three. Lodges d~liI:'.quent for the years 1910 and 1911: Numbers 42, 252, 329, 338, 361, 408 and 507; total 7. . Lodges delinquent for the years 1909, 1910 and 1911, three years in succession: Numbers 252, 338; total, 2. Delinquent for the years 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911, four years in succession: Number 338. The Repl'esentatlv('s of the above numbered Lodges are not, under our By-Laws, entitled to mileage and per diem. No consolidations are repol·ted. Duplicate Charters are reported by the Grand Secretary; hende omitted from this report. Loss by Fire.

Two Lodges repor.t loss by fire, viz.: Camden Point, No. 169, total loss, except seal; insurance $1,250; and Middle G rove, No. 42, rents halI and reports no insurance.. LODGID PROPERTY. Total assets for the year 1911 Total liabilities for the year 1911

,, $1,190,758.00 ....................... 60,148.00

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$1,130,610.00

Decrease from last year in net assets, $3,305. OUTSTANDING DUgS. Amount of dues uncollected for the year uno Amount of dues uncolIected for the year 1911 Decrease ,

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$45.008.00

44.084.00 0., ••

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This shows that ~e are making very slow progress in our efforts to have dues collected promptly. Many Lodges report no outstanding dues, and this should be the report of each and every Lodge In the State. Your committee is of the opinion that failure to collect dues promptly is largely (if not wholly) due to the negligence of the WorshipfUl Masters and Secretaries of the Lodges reporting so much dues outstanding. Proper effort on the pa rt of the otIkers named will reduce the amount of uncollected dues to the minimum.

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Decrease •................................................... as against a decrease last year of 49.

This is but a small gain from last year. In fact, the gain is too slow to be satisfactory. Your committee is of the opinion that in many instances the privilege of remitting dues for "illl~bility to pay" Is badly abused. We reach this conclusion frOID the fact that 58 Lodges remit the dues of from 4 to 22 per cent of their respective memberships. On this subject, we heartily concur in the· opinion of your committee of last year; that is, a Lodge may remit dues at its pleasure, but must remit to the Grand Lodge the per capita for each member carried on its roll. To this effect we have offered an amendment to the By-Laws, and hope that it will be adopted one year hence. Several Lodges remit the dues of one or more members (one, in this, reports seven), yet remit to Grand Lodge for full membership. The action of these Lodges is commendable and well worthy of emulation. The following Lodges have remitted the dues of five or more members: No.1

26 28 34 35 47 48 57 62 71

74 86 87 89 104 105 110 113 136 157 159 163 172 179 188 195 197 207

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Member- INO: of ReJdember-INO:ofRe-11 No LODGE. LODGE. ShIp mIssIons 1. shIp mISSIons. 225 Salem .............. Florida .. ... 106 33 5 6 Ava . ... 228 Shelbina ........... 106 80 5 6 236 ~edalia ............. Ht. John .. ... 5 186 140 5 Troy .. ... 244 Middle Fabius..... 74 84 6 8 254 Butler.............. 120 Mercer . ... 143 6 5 255 Alton...... : ........ Fayette . ... 8 46 99 10 Fulton . ... 6 267 Aurora ............. 221 136 10 269 Rock Prairie ...... Richmond . ... 96 7 43 5 276 Grand River....... Vinci!.. .. ... 5 96 116 6 284 Canopy .....•...... 78 Savannah . ... 131 6 5 299 Temple ............ Warren . ... 11 944 77 10 316 Rural .............. Brookfield . ... .143 16 550 6 Washington . ... 124 333 Chillicothe, ....... 120 11 8 l<'riendship . .-. 336 Hallsville.......... 44 141 9 5 343 Agricola ........... Heroine . ... 255 6 60 6 Kirksville ; . .,. 344 Moberly............ 348 225 8 7 7 354 Hebron ............ 99 Marcus . ... 130 5 5 360 Tuscan............. 746 Plattsburg . ... 8 76 9 363 }l'ratcrnal. ......... 76 Phoenix . ... 88 5 5 366 Adair .............. 179 North Star .. ... 70 7 6 370 Williamstown ..... 53 Gre .. n City . ... 86 5 8 415 Hunnewell ........ 38 6 Occidental. . .,. 350 5 416 Cache .............. 277 Censer . ... 10 128 90 238 5 438 Temperance ....... 7 Pride of the We st. 428 22~ 11 443 Anchor............. Hannibal . ... 5 476 Mt. Hope .......... 105 Bolivar . ... 112 6 5 479 Rich Hill. .......... 89 192 6 7 Carthage . ... 5 501 Buekner ........... 79 Clay .. .. 132 8 504 Platte City......... 76 6 94 5 Salisbury . ... 522 nate City .......... 445 5 142 6 Unionville .. ... 548 Clinton............. 10 115 6 Forest City . ." 51 '555 Summerville ...... 52 5 Hornersville . ... 59 6 560 .- Nelson ............. 511 9 36 - ' - - -5 Kans~~~~ .. ...

Tota 1 number of Lodges thus reporting, 66; total number of remissions by the 66 Lodges, 4·17, or about 11 pel' cent of the number of Lodges remit about 41 per cent of the total number of remissions. Comment is unnecessary.

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Kumber of Lodges reporting no dues remitted, 242, as follows: Nos. 1, ] 1, 13, 14, 15, 22, 27, 38, 40, 44, 45, 46, 56, (l3, 66, 69, 75, 76, 81, 84, 90, 91, 93, 9il, 97, 102, 108, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 123, 125, 128, 130, 131, 133, 134, 137, 138, 139, 140. 141, 144, 146, 151, 153, 154, 156, 158, 160, 165, 166, 167, 168, 173, 178, 180, 181, 190, ]91, 193, 196, 198, 199, 201, 206, 216, 219, 221, 226, 227, 229, 235, 238, 240, 246, 248, 249, 253, 256, 259, 262, 264, 270, 271, 273, 274, 275, 278, 280, 281, 283, 285, 288, 289, 290, 293, 295, 296, 297, 298, 301, 302, 305, 3] 0, 313, 315, 318, 325, 329, 330, 332, 334, 339, 346, 348, 350, 356, 357, 359, 361, 362, 365, 368, 373, 377, 379, 382, 384, 385, 387, 392, 394, 395, 396, 400, 401, 403, 40~ 40~ 409, 41~ 414, 417, 42], 423, 425, 43~ 431, 435, 437, 439, 440, 442, 446, 451, 453, 455, 462, 464, 466, 469, 473, 474, 481, 482, 483, 484, 486, 488, 490, 491, 492, 493, 497, 499, 500, 503, 505, ;'07, 509, 510, 512, 514, 516, 518, 520, 521, 523, 525, 531, 532, 536, 537, 538, 539, 541, 543, 546, 551, 556, 557, 558, 561, 562, 567, 568, 571, 572, 574, 577, 578, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 587, 588, 589, ;'90, 592, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, (lOS, 609, 6] 0 and 611. This is a splendid showing, and we hopp to sec the number in this class largely increased next :rear. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS. Many Lodges sent In incorrect reports, but by persistent effort on the part of the Grand Secretary all have been balanced except 22, as follows: Kos. 6, 42, 67, 70, 108, 201, 215, 240, 252, 270, 294, 305, 321, 367, 400, 428, 452, 461, 462, 498, 505, 555. We desire to add that the Grand Secretary is still chasing the offenders. MEIvIBERSHIP AND WORK. Total membership as reported in 611 Chartered Lodges for 1911 Total in 191(1 : Gain in Chartered Lodges ' Total reported In Lodges U. D., 1911 Total reported in LodgesU. D., HllO

52,955 50,987 " 263 99

Gain Total gain for the ;year ' Total membership as reported in 1911

1,968

164 2,132 53,218

This is, perhaps, not exactly correct, for the reason that some of the members reported as members of Lodges U. D. may have obtained certificates of good standing instead of dimits. Should this be true, all such members are likely reported double. Total numbel' of Degrees conferred, 19] 1 _ '.10,874 Total number of Degrees conferred, 1910 " .. " .10,498 Gain

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3,753 3,548 3,573 1,001

Reinstated 331 Expelled Dimitted 1,291 Died Suspended U. l\f. C. 9 Rejections Suspended N. P. D.. 793

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The following Lodges have raised 25 or more candidates: Nos. 2, 3, 5, 9, 20, 40, 79, 105. 121, 218, 220, 243, 267, 282, 299, 316, 323, 416, 420, 422, 443, 446, 460, 520, 522, 547 and 563. Total, 27; five more than last year. Forty-one Lodges report no work, as follows: Nos. 21, 27, 58, 70, 75, 141, 151, 155, 162, 170, un, 19G, 200, 223, 240, 242, 248, 252, 260, 286, 291, 322, 328, 337, 338, 339, 348, 367, 386, 387, 409, 421, 447, 499, 510, 515, 523, 539, 54G, 585 and 589-4 more than reported no work last year. Each of the following Lodges reports a membership of 300 or more. Nos. 1, :3, 5, 9, 20. 40. 79, J21, 16::1, 220. 243, 299, 316, 323. 3:.31, 344. 345, 360, 420, 413, 445, 446, 522, 547 and 550-3 more than so reported one year ago. The Lodge reporting largest membership is 'l'emple, No. 299, of Kansas City, 944 members. The Lodge with smallest niembership is Granville, No. 240. This Lodge reports 12 members, but, according to the Grand Secretary's books, it has 13 membet'S in good standing. You will note that Granville, I'o. 240, is one of the 22 Lodges that has so far failed to correct its returns. No. 240 owes the Grand Lodge $1.25. Last year and tIle year previous No. 516 had the unenviable distinction of being the'smallest Lodge ill the State, but we are pleased to state that this little Lodge has made a splendid showing for the past two years. Last year a gain of 33lf:J'7o and this year 83%% is a recot'd to be proud of, and we say to this Lodge: If your additions are men "Worthy and well qualified," God bless you in your good work! Five other Lodges report less than twenty members, as follows: Nos. 180 and 223, with 19 each; Nos. 530 and 546, 14 each, and No. 589, with 15, COMMENTS ON S]i}EMING INDIFFERENCE SECRETARIES.

NEGLIGENCE OF SOME

We notice that in many instances where eITors occur, the Secretary starts wl路ong. This is especially true in the recapitulations. We believe, as have other Committees on Chartered Lodges, that Secretaries often attempt to. and do, make their report from' memory rather than refer to last year's report. 'Whether or not the last report is mislaid Or lost we are unable to answer. 'Ve do know, however, that many errors oecur in these reports that should Dot cccur, and we desire to be charitable and' not nse the wora "incompetency" in this connection. 'Ye admonish the W. 1\1. 's of their respective Lodges as to returns and reports.路 You should see to it that the Secretary makes out the report . immediately after the thirtieth day of .Tune of each' year, . and when he presents it to ~'ou to sign, look it over carefully, and see that it is correctly done. And last, but not by any means least, personally see t.hat the report is sent to the Grand Secretary in time to reach his office before the first day of August of each ~'ear.路 FURTHER

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tbat this Lodge remits the dues of almost eight per cent of its membership, the good sbowing is, in a measure, counteracted. Van Buren Lodge, No. 509, reports twenty suspensions for non-payment of dues and no dues outstanding. We are pleased to know that Van Buren, No. 509, is at last al'oused from its state of letbargy. Whetber the awakening was caused by an earthquake or cyclone your Committee is not informed. Raps like this, bowever, are a bard blow to the Grand Lodge and Masonic Home. We can not stand for many such. 'We say to No. 509, "As your books are neal', so keep tbem for all time." One Lodge reports cash on band and dues outstanding $184.00; repol'ts no real 01' personal pl'operty, yet reports. insurance, $200. Tllis report, like many others, is very incomplete. Ritcbey Lodge, No. 530, bas the distinction of being tbe last to make report. The Grand Seeretary received this report on September 18th. T~is report was not obtained, however, until after every means known to the trade Ilad been applied. For furthel' information on this subject we refer you to the Grand Secretary, and our good looking Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson. FINALLY. In' compiling this report, we have endeavored to be fair and honest, .conrteous to all and harsb toward none, holding Charity uppermost in all our deliberations. To 1"1. W. Bro. John R. Parson and Miss Munson, of the Grand Secretary's office, M. W. Bro. J. '1'. Short and the various D. D. G. Masters we extend most hearty thanks for tbe able assistance and advice rendered in compiling data for this report. Respectfully submitted. E. V. KYTE, H. L. WILSON,

GEO. W. MILLER, E. W. TAYLER, J. T. SHORT.

In connection with the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, the Grand Master emphatiCally called attention of the Representatives of such Lodges as have been delinquent in reporting to the Grand Secretary, to the provisions of the By-Laws requiring the Grand :Master to arrest the charters of such Lodges upon their delinquencies heing reported to him officiaily, and said that it was only through the forbearance and kindness of the Grand Secretary that many char'ters of such Lodges had not been arrested. The Grand Master warned such delinquents that patience and indulgence might cease, and earnestly urged that an reports be made on time in future.

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MILEAGE AND PER DIEM FOR LODGES U. D.

On motion, by :rvr. W. Bro. Campbell Wells, one Representative from each of the five Lodges U. D. was placed on the pay roll and thus entitled to mileage and per diem. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS.

1\1. W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger, Chairman, presented and read the following report of the Committee on Reports of District [leputy Grand Masters, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Grand Lodge of .Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Of the State Of Missouri:

Your Committee, to whom was referred the Reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the various Districts of the State, most courteously state; That a great many of these Repods are full and apparently complete, and indicate much earnestness and enthusiasm on the part of those occupyIng this honorable and important position. Going into details in regard to the number of members in the District. giving the number lost by death, by dim it, and otherwise, the number raised, the net gain or loss in membership, the date of official and other visits, the amount expended for furnishings, reg-alia, halls and real estate during the year; as well as the aggregate value of real and personal property. So that the members from other parts of the State, if they so desire, may have accurate knowledge of the progress and permanency of the Fraternity, in any portion of such districts. They also call attention to the provisions of the Grand Lodge By-Laws relating to the various Reports, etc., which are required to be forwarded to the Grand Secl'etary, and urge the Lodge officials to not only observe the same, but to do so at the time specified. This is the kind of Reports we find fl'om the districts where Freemasonry is being studied, and its officials and members are making an effort to enjoy its opportunities and' privileges. But others are too much condensed, and too brief to enable this Grand Lodge to obtain from them any thing like accllmte information concerning the state and condition of its constituent Lodges in some portions of this Jurisdiction. We regret the necessity of stating that this- class of Repol'ts is larger than it shOUld be, and that they indicate that some of our Distt'let Deputies have not observed Section 23 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws as cal'efully as they might have done, or else they have not done themselves justice in failing to give a more complete statement of their official acts. We are 'inclined to believe that the latter is the case. This is the only adverse criticism we have to make on the Reports SUbmitted, and this would not be done were it not for the fact that we desire in the most brothel'ly spirit to call attention to what we regard as a mere omission. No Heports have been refel'l'ed to this Committee from the following districts: Nos. 2, 8, 9, 10, 15, 23, 24, 30, 48, 52, 53 and 55.

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Believing, as we do, that it should be the constant and never-ceasing effort of every Mason to advance, not only along Masonic lines, but to improve in Intellectual attainments! and considering it ;l part of his duty to recognize and commend merit, wherever found, we take pleasure in complimenting the R. W. Brethren of Districts numbered 1, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 19', 21, 22, 27, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 44, 45, 50, 51, 56 and 57 on the excellency of their Reports. And while some of them do not give as full details In regard to the conditions in some of the Lodges as in our opinion should be given, stilt these reports are very creditable. R. W. Bro. John M. Doran, of District Number One, submits an apparently full and complete report of the condition of each Lodge in his District, excepting one He makes the remarl<able statement, that at a Lodge of Instruction held in olle of the Lodges, of a membership of twentyeight, â&#x20AC;˘ sixteen of the members were' present. This Report impresses us with the enthusiasm of the R. W. Bl'other as well as the Brethren. ",,'e commend his efforts to induce a portion of the members of 'one of the Lodges to discontinue the use of a ritual and work of their own making, and adopt that prescribed by the Grand Lodge, and suggest that the Grand ~last.er and Gl'and Lecturer render him some assistance in this particular case. R. W. Hl'O. J. P. Tucker, of the Twenty-first District, has submitted an excellent Âˇreport of conditions in his District. Having visited every Lodgesome of them several times-and being familiar with theil' acts and work, he speaks in complimentary terms of them all, but does not seem to understand the actions of one Lodge in voting a contribution to the Masonic Home, and later "upon reconsideration decided not to do so. And yet. at this meeting a motion was solemnly put and carried instructing the Secretary to at once take steps to get an aged widow of a deceased Brother into the Home 'just as soon as possible,''' With possibly one exception, n. W. Bro. Leon Thalman, of the Twentysecond Distrkt, seems to have had the busiest year of any. In addition to numerous acts of semi-official nature, he reports having made 21 official visits; assisted at one corner-stone laying; examined and dedicated three halls; set to work under Dispensation 3 Lodges and spent Hi days at Lodges of Inst.ruction. R. W. Bro. Samuel n. Stevenson, of the Thirty-third District, reports ha,iog officially visited each of the 26 lJOdges in his District, and found them without exception in a prosperous condition. That dUl'ing the year 857 W(lre raised to the sublime Degree of :\iaster Mason.. He gives 160 as the average attendance at 25 Lodges of Instruction, He appears to have a correct apprr<:iation of the importance of this position, and is deserving of the gratitude of this Grand Body for his faithfulness in devoting so much time to the interests of th~ Craft. The fullest and apparently most complete report of all is that .of R. W. Bro. Homer N. Lloyd, of the Fifty-seventh District. In this, the Grand LodgE;' has a ca.refully prepai.Âˇed statement of actual existing condit.ions in that District. It is evident that he has devoted more time to the cause than any other District Deputy Grand Master in the State during the year, and while he may not have accomplished as much as some otl1el'S in whose districts conditions are more favorable as to facilities for traveling from one place to another, still his report clearly shows that none has made greater efforts than he.

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His recommendation in regard to the appointment of separate Brethren for the positions of D. D. G. 1'1. and District LectuL'er should receive the most favorable consideration by the Grand l'Iaster and Grand Lecturer, and, unless reasons unknown to this committee exist, it should be followed. RECO:\Ii\IEKDATIOKS, Especial attention is irtvited to that portion of the report of our W, Bro. •Tohn 1\1. Doran, of District No.1, in regard to the conditions existing in Lodges Nos. 167 and 180, and we respectfully recommend that if· the incoming Grand l\laster, after such investigation as he deems nece;;sary, does not find marked im!)rovement in these Lodges, that the recommendation of B., W. Bro. Doran, in relation to the charters of said Lodges, be adopted by the Grand :.1:aster, or i>uch otheL' action 1aI,en by him as in his judgment will best serve the interest of the Fraternity. . :We recommend that the incoming Grand l\Iaster cause such action as in his opinion is necessary to be taken on that portion of the report of R. W. Bro. G. A. Smith, of the Twelfth l'Iasonic District, in relation to the secrecy and safety of Polo Lodge, No. 232, as will remove the dangers therein mentioned. It is not entirely clear to us what R, W. Bro. E. W. Tayler, of the Thirteenth District, means by the statement that "some of the ~odges in that District do not keep approved ree:ords," but if we are to understand that these records are incomplete 01' too much abbreviated to give a full account of ·the proceedings which al'e proper to be written, then it is suggested that an effort be made to remedy this defect. Espedal attention is invited to the statements of R. W. Bro. R, B. Campbell, of the Thirty-fifth District, in relation to the inability of the officers of one of the Lodges in that District to open or close, and his recommendation that they be required to prep3.re themseives for this portion of the :\1:asonic ceremonies, and in case of failure to do so, that the Charter of such Lodge be arrested. And yet there appears to have been several petitioners raised to the sublime Degree of :\Iasler Mason in that Lodge during the year. It is the opinion of your committee that where this condition exists, it is absolutely impossible for the officers and members to convey to the applicant for the privileges of Freemasonry any. idea of the beauty and impl'essiveness of its Degrees or the divine truths intended to be taught by it.s ceremonies. 'We t.herefore recommend that the Grand Master immediately t.ake such action in this case as in his judgment the interests of the Fraternity demand.. Relating- t.o the question of qualifications of Masters and Wardens, we note th~ frankness with which some of the District Deputies state that certain Lodges "need the services of a District Lecturer," or that they "need instructions." and express the hope that the necessity fol such statements will not be so great at the close of another year. 'We also note that some of the reports, which contain such comments, 'sl~ow that the pORitions of D. D. G. ill. and District JJCct.urer are occupied by t.he same Brother. 'While we do not regard it as any part of our duty, in reviewing the aets of District Deputy Grand Masters, to call attention to the failure of Districl Lecturers to fully discharge their obligations to the Craft, still we feel that where the same Brothel' is occupying both positions, we may be pardoned for suggesting to the D. D. G. M, that he demand of the District Lecturer a strict compliance with the Gr'and Lodge By-Laws in regard to

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holding Lodges of Instruction, thereby giving the officers and Brethren an opportunity to acquirc a knowledge of the work and not wait for an invitation to open a Lodge of Instruction: but fix the most convenient date, and as D. D. G. M. notify the officers and members that they are required to be preseH1: at that time to receive instrnctions from him, as District Lecturer. If this course were pursued, it seems to us that there would be no occasion for such statements as "I expected most of the Lodges would ask for a School of Instruction some time dUl'ing the yeal', but 1 have been disappointed in not having a single call to hold a Lodge of Instruction." In conclusion, we will say that while some of these reports are not such as we would be pleased to have them, yet the great majority of them have much of enthusiasm and good will, and indicate that these officials in the main are Freemasons in spirit and truth, and are devoting their time and energies to the cause without any hope of fee or reward other than the consciousness of having performed theiL' duty. Respectfu lIy submitted, R. R. KREEGER, B. E. BIGGER, .J. W. BImRYMAN, A. HORACE MANN, CLAUDE PAXSON, 'VARREN COX. T.· ~1. RUSSELL, Committee,

REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER.

R. W. Bro. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, presented and read the following annual report, which, on ~otion, wa3adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. KAHOKA}

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To the Grand Lodge of Ancient F1'ee and Accepted Masons Of the State 01' Missouri.'

In conformity to the requirements of the By-Laws, I submit the following annual report, as Grand Lecturer: Provision having been made for Lodges of Instruction for District Lecturers, immediately after the close of· the Grand Lodge I arranged for mpetings at· five different places, convenient for the Brethren in the various sections of the State. The meetings were each of three days' duration and were held at Moberly, Sedalia, St. Louis, Springfield and St. Joseph, respectively. These meetings were attended by forty-six of the fifty-eight Di5trict Lecturers in the Stat~. and most of them went forth with confidence in their lmowledge of the work, to instruct their less informed Brethren. '.rhe Grand Master was present and presided at all of these meetings. The sum of $800 was appropriated for this purpose, and of this amount only $514.45 was expended, leaving a balance of $285.55, which I returned to the Grand Secretary, State Lodges of Instruction were held at Macon, Hannibal, Chillicothe, ~Iaryville, J~fferson City, Joplin, Lebanon" St. James, Farmington, Cape Girardeau, Columbia and St.•Toseph. 'I'he Grand Master presided ovelj all

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these meetings. They wel'e well at'tended by representatives of the Lodges in the various localities. Other Lodges of Instruction were held as follows: Denver, Albany, St~nberry, Glenwood, W-entzviIle, Mt, Vemon, Belton, Hunnewell, KirksvIlle, Princeton, Ravanna, Maysville, Bethany, Hock Port, Dearborn, Lees Summit, ''VellsvilIe, Loulsana, Hayti, Cardwell, Portageville, Charleston, Doniphan, Bonne Terre, Elvins, Bismarck, Perry, Carrollton, Rich Hill, Nevada, Lamar, Greenfield, Ash Grove, Crane, Holt, l\larshall, Blackburn, Lancaster, Trenton, Cameron, Boonville and Paris. It will be seen that every section of tlle State was visited. In some Districts, two or more Lodges of Instruction were held and I have reason to believe that much good was accomplished. A.t many of the places I had the able assistance of the District Lecturers and other representatives of, the Grand Lodge. In addition to the regulal' Lodges of Instruetion, a number of visitati.ons were made. On these occasions, work in one of the Degl'ees was usually provided. Among the places visited were the following, given in honor of the Grand Master: Platte City, Milan, Springfield and Joplin. He will doubtless give a more extended notice oj' them in his Report, but, I must say, that they were occasions long to be remembered. In company with M. W. Bro. John T. Short and R. W. Bl'o. W. A. Clark, I 'visited the Brethren at Jamestown in the Thil'ty-first l)istl'ict. We conferred Degi'ees and were royally entel'talned by the Brethren. The resolution adopted at t.he last Grand Lodge, concerning the production of a funeral ceremony, did not bring forth the response from the Bl'ethren that was expected. But three ceremonies were presented and these, together with some suggestions offered by some of the Bi'ethren, were turned over to the Committee on Ritual as provided in said resolution. ,:My duty, as set fOl'th in that repol't, was simply to receive and i'efer, which duty I have performed. They will doubtless report at this session. A petition to the Gl'and Lodge to divide the 'l'wenty-second District and make two Distl'icts, one to include Kansas City, and the other all .Tackson County, outside the city, has been circulated. The proposed change, I think, will prove beneficial to Freemasonry. As it is, the requirements of the District Lecturer are more than he can possibly attend to without greatsacritice to his personal affairs, which he can not afford, neither should it be requil'ed of him. It is no reflection on the activity or the acceptability of the present District Lecturer, as he has done his pal't well; and to his credit it ,may be said that it was with reluctance that some of the Lodges consented to a change, being well satisfied with present conditions. Within the past year the Grim Messenger. Death, invaded the ranks of District Lecturers and removed from ~ur midst R. W. Brother Jasper C, Laughlin, of the Thirty-fifth District. The teaching of 'Freemasonry was a recreation to him, and no seeker aftei' knowledge ever appealed to him in vain. In his death, the Craft lost an enthusiastic and earnest worker, and the State a good citizen. The following is an abstract of the report of t.he District Lecturers. Many of them were very complete, giving full information concerning every Lodge in their Distl'icts. All speak in highest terms of the personality of the Brethren and of the courtesies received at their hands. Progress is generally reported, bu t in a. few instances, I regret to say, dissension occurs among the Brethren. 'Vere they to practice the teachings of the

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133d PsalIh more faithfully, peace and harmony' would prevail, and the honor, glory and reputation of our beloved institution would be more firmly established and the world at iarge convinced of its good effects. The attendance at the various Lodges of Instruction was reported to be from fair to good. In some instances complaints wel'e made that some of the officers did not avail themselves of the opportunity to perfect themselves in the work, This is not d,)ing justice to themselves nor to the Lodge; and I urge all officers, as a matter of both personal and Lodge pride, to see that, by no fault of theirs, the mardI of pl'ogress is halted. . My experience of the past year is but a repetition of preceding years. I acknowledge, wit.h gratitude, th~ continued kindness and consideration shown me on every hand. The manifestation of their good will has been and will always be an incp-ntive t.v higller ideals and greater endeavor on my part. ABSTRACT OF ImpORTS OF DISTRICT LIÂŁCTURERS.

BrothE:'r John M. Doran, of the lnrst District, held eleven Lodges of Instruction and visited every Lodge in his District except one, He has also been able to give more private instruction tban ever before and reports that tbe character of work done is s~eadily improving, His report goes into detail of each place visited; and wi tb few exceptions he repol't"s the Lodges diligently striving to conform to the teacbings of the Grand Lodge in every particular, Brotbel' John I-I. Holton, of the Second Distr:ict, held four Lodges of Instruction, besides giving much private instruction. A Lodge of Instruction was hcld by the Grand IJecturer at Kirksville which resulted in much good. He reports the various Lodges as conforming to the regUlar work of this Jurisdiction and t.hat unusual interest is manifested throughout the District. Brother Jobn C. Senate, of the Third District, held eight Lodges of Instruction of three days' duration each, and reports the attendance good and thc interest manifested very gratifying. In addition to the above, he devoted one evening each week to Seaman Lodge during the winter months, By request, he visited and held a Lodge of Instruction at LaBelle, which was largely attended. He speaks very highly of their zeal and \profieiency and of the many courtesies extended him while there. He rcports that in all but two of the Lodges tbe advancement made and the efforts put forth to measure up to the standard have been most satisfactory. Brother D. M. Foster, of the Fourth District, held Lodges of Instruction at TI'0nton, Princeton and Hll.vanna. .He reports improvement generally and says the new Lodge at Mercer is doing vel'y well. The Grand Lecturer was also at Trenton and Havanna and was pleased to note tbe degl'ee of accurac~' in some and the Masonic spirit in all. Brother C. C. Miller, of the Fifth District, visited all the LQdges in his District and held' one Lodge of Instruction. The attendance was good and considerable progress made, A Lodge of Instl'uction was held at Bethany by the Grand Lecturer at which representatives from some other Lodges were present, He reports having given private instruction to a number and says that all the Lodges were doing some work and that the matel'ial tbey had to work with was good. Brother .T. E. Davidson, of the Sixth District, notes that the work generally is done bettel' and considerable enthusIasm prevails throughout his District, He held one Lodge of Instruction and says that the Bl'ethren pl'cfer the meetings in the fall, which is the reason for his seeming inactivity.

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Brother Harry 1\1. Irwin, of the Seventh District, held two Lodges of Instruction and visited several other Lodges, on which occasions the time was principally spent in imparting information. A State Lodge of Instruction was held at ~faryvillc at which representatives from other Lodges were present, and the attendance \ throughout was good. He has kept in touch with the Lodges in his District and he believes that more life and interest is manife!':;ted than ever before and that the prospects for future growth and development are excellent, Brother C. 1\1. Thomas, of the Ninth District, visited the four Lodges in the City of St. Joseph and seven of the country Lodges. He reports the city Lodges in good working condition and that the worl{ in the other Lodges varies from good to indifferent. He gave private instruction whenever opportunity presentpd itself, which, with the State Lodge of' Instruction held at St. Joseph (which ,,"as largely attended)', was the only instrnction given. Brother Thos, D. "'illiams, of the 'renth District, visited the following Lodges and assisted in conferring Degrees: Weatherby, Osborn. Continental ane1 Clarksdale. He reports a revival in some of the Lodges, and :n ,one he tells of the change of residence of some of the officers. and t.he absence of others, and that they have become indifferent about attending. It is to be hoped t.hat they who have been chosen to fill the varions positions will awaken to a realization of what their acts mean to the Lodge, and resolve that by no act of theirs will the Brethren have cause to regret the' confidence reposed in them. Brother W. J. Craven, of the Elevent路h District, reports that the Craft is up to or above its usual proficiency in the Ritualistic work and several of them are deserving of mention for' the excellence of their work. 'l'heGrand Lecturel' held two Lodges of Instruction in the District, which, with wbat privat.e in:;;truction that was given, was all the work done dul'ing tbe year. lIe commcuds t.he Brethren for their zeal and desire to conform to tbe work and tbinks that the prospects for the future are bright. B.路other George A. Smith, of the Twelfth District, has visited eVf>ry Lodge in his District, except one. which he visited three times near the close of last year. TJodges of IInstruction were held at most of the places visited and the re~mlts from nearly all of them are very gratifying. TIe gl'atefully acknowledges the support given him by the various officers and, with but one or two exceptions, be reports the Lodges as doing good w01'k. He spent a good deal of time with the Brethren at Chillicotbe, and in summing up the year's work he says that some have improvf>d greatly, but that too many are sat.isfied with present attainments. Brother K W. Tayler, of the Thirteenth District. visited four of the Lodges in his District, and on each occasion spcnl the time in giving instruction. He held no regular Lodge of Instruction, as he was not called on for any. He reports the officers of most of t.he Lodges as active and proficient in tbe work. Two of the IJodges, Bucklin and Biswell, have done practically nothing this year. but prospects are brightening and the Brethren are prcparing themselves for the work at hand. Brother George F, Brewington; of the Fourteenth District, visited every Lodge in his District, held Lodges-of Instruction at Bevier, Excello, Bethel and Hunnewell, assisted in conferring Degrees in every Lodge but one, and gave considerable individual instruction. He reports an improvement in work over last year and especially praises one Lodge for its advancement and the amount of work done.' A Srate Lodge of Instruction was beld

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at }lacon. at which were representatives from all but one Lodge. The membership increased fifty-nine during the year, and he considers the Fraternity in a prosperous condition. Brother Robert A. May, of the Sixteenth District, reports the condition of ltreemasonl'Y in his ,lurisdiction as healthy and prosperous. Two Lodges of Instruction were held by the Grand Lecturer in his Distdct, one at Perry and the other at Louisiana, at each of which were representatives from othel: Lodges. On several occasions he visited the Brethl'en at Bowling Green and Clarksville, a ssisted in conferTing Degrees and imparted instruction to the Craft. Sickness in the early part of the year and the extremely hot weather later in the season prevented a greater activity on his part. He gave considerable private instruc.:tion to offic.:ers of various Lodg-es, and, from their progress, he trusts that the Lodges were equally benefited, Brothel' Thomas F, Hurd, of the Seventeenth District, held two Lodges of Instruction which, with a Stat(' Lodge of Instruction held at Paris, was the only work done. He bas been in communication with all the Lodges and often gave private instruction in his office. He is of the opinion that much progress has been made in the methods and manner of doing the work, and that t he Degrees are conferred more impressively than ever before. Peace and harmony prevail and the outlook seems bright indeed. Brother 'l'boma~ H. Walton, of the Eighteenth District, held five Lodges of Instruction; set Clark Lodge at work under Cbarter and visited several other Lodges. He reports good attendance and that all of the Lodges he visited are working nicely and that everything seems to be moving along' smoothly. From information received, he reports the Lodges at Renick and Cairo as "not doing much good." Brothel' G. W. Rucker, of the Kincteenth District, reports that everytbing seems to be movtng- a'lon'g smoothly, all the Lodg-es are in good condition except Prairie Hill, which, being surrounded by strong Lodges, is in a weak condition. From information received, he tbinks some progress has been malle, On bis visitations to the different Lodges, he invariably assisted in Degree work -and reports the work very creditably rendercd. Brother Clyde M. Hudson, of the Twentieth District, held I,odges of Instruction at Bogard and DeWitt and visited all the Lodges in Carroll County except Canoll. He also assisted in Degree work and gave considerable individual instruction. 'The work is generally very creditably done in his District. Brother TIenry C. Noland, of the Twenty-first District, held Lodges of Inf5truction at Dearborn and Edgerton, and in company with tbe D. D. G. M. vi!'ited all four other places in his District. He reports an awakened condition among the Brethren and a noticeable improvement in all the Lodge work. Brother C. H. Cheney, of the 'rwcnty-second District, "takes pleasure in reporting the improvement made among- the several I,odges during the year." '.rhe interest which was cr'eated a few years ago for greater proficiency, has begun to bear fruit, and the pride takcn in the exemplification of the work is veQ- noticeable. With thc able assistance of the D. D. G. }:1. he held twelve Lodges of Instruction in the city, and one in each of the COllIltry Lodges. Thel'e are twenty I,odges in the District, and it requires considerable time 10 properly fulfill the duties pertaining to the office, Three new Lodges were instituted this year, and on each occasion assistance

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was giv<>n by the I)istrict Lecturer. He thinks that a division of the District would be beneficial to Freemasonry, and a movement in that direction is being made. Brother W. R. Eckle, of the Twenty-third District, reports the past year a prospelous one. A District Lodge of Instruction was held at Higginsville. Every Lodge but two was represented. ' Good attendance and much interest was manifested. All but t",o路 of the Lodges were visited and these had previously. received his attention and his presence was not particnlarly needed. He assisted in conferring Degrees路 and was always ready to give individual instruction when approached. Brother Josh Barbee, of the Twenty-fourth District, reports visitations to the following Lodges: Trilumina, Cambridge, Malta, Oriental, Nelson, Trllnquility and Miami. A State Lodge of Instruction was held at Marshall which was attended by representatives from every Lodge but one. lIe report~ most of the Lodges in a flourishing and satisfadory condition, but in some the members are indifferent and depend upon the "faithful few." BrotherM. E. Schmidt, of the Twenty-fifth District, reports a gradual improvement and a disposition to enter into the spirit of Freemasonry, and to confel' the' Df'grees with the proper understanding. A general Lodge of Inst.ruction was held at Boonville by the Gmnd Lecturer which has resulted in good. Special work was given t.o his own Lodge from time t.o time which, with private instruction given and assisting in Degree work, was all . that was accomplished during the year. Bl'other John T. :\{ason, of the Twenty-seventh District, has only served as District Lecturer d:.Il路ing a part of th(~ year and at a time when the membf'rship was vcry busJ'. However, he visited the follo\ving Lodges: Laddonia, New Bloomfield, Mexico, Hebron and Cent.ralia, and路 assisted in conferring Degrees, and held short Lodges of Instruction. He has talked with and instructed members from nearly every Lodge in bis Jurisdietloll. He reports that the different Lodges are (~onferring tbe Degrees creditably and in accordance with the authorized work of the Grand Lodge. Brother John E. Reeds, of the Twenty-eighth Distl'ict, reports a prosperous year for Freemasonry. Considerable work bas been done and the acquisitions are among the best, A Dist.rict Lodge of Instruction was beld at Wellsville and mucb private instruction given. All but two of the Lodges were visited and assistance given in conferring Degrees. He saJ's that the earnest desire among the officers and young- members fol' a better knowledge of the work is very gratifying, and in summing up the situation be is pleased to report that "all is well." Brothel' J. \V: Powell, of the' Twenty-nintb District, reports a fairly prosperous year. Some good work has been done, and the right spirit prevails throughout the District. Lodges of Instruction were held at Moscow and Winfield. He visited other Lodges, assisted in Degree work and gave much private instruction. Brother W. A. Clark, of the Thirty-first District, says the worlt in bis nistrlct is done in a creditable manner. Visitations wel'e made to tbe most of the Lodges and in most instances assistance was given in the Degree work, The State Lodge .of Instruction held at Jefferson City was represented by most of the Lodges; much private instruction was given to the officers and tbey in turn imparted the information to tbe Brethren. Brother G. H. Pike, of the Thirty-second District, visited all the Lodges in his District and on nearly every occasion assisted in conferring Degrees. He held no Lodges of Instruction because of inabiilty to a1'l'ange dates

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convenient for both parties, but gave private instruction at numerous times. He reports a gradual improveme.nt among most of the Lodges and some are particularly active. Brother Anthony F. Ittner, of the Thirty-third District, reports that soon after the close of the Grand Lodge in 1910 arrangements were made to hold a Lodge of Instruction one night in each weelt with the exception of months of June, July and August. These arrangements had been carried out with an average attendance of aile hundred and sixty. The interest manifested by officers and Brethren was very gratifying and the meetings were as successful as any held in preceding years. R. W. Bro. Samuel R. Stevenson, D. D. G. :i.\L, had charge of the meetings and R. W. Bro. Ittner, of the work. He was assisted by instructors, who ably supported him at all times. He ac'mowledges tlle presence and assistance of M. W. Bro. JOhn R. Parson, R. W. Bros. Jacob Lampert, Julius C. Garrell and William E. Hoke. Nearly all the Lodges in St. Louis were visited and it is with pleasure that he reports that all of them, in the main, put on the work in excellent Corm. BrotherR. B. Campbell, of the Thirty-fifth District, received his appoint.nent in the early spring after the death of Brother Laughlin. He held no Lodges of Instruction, but he visited all but olle of the Lodges and assisted in conCei-ring Degrees. He reports five of the Lodges as being fairly proficient in the work, three not so weli qnalified and one as being in a bad condition. A District Lodge of Instruction was held at Rich Hill' by the Grand Lecturer. Harmony prevails throughout the District. Brotller .Tohn Devlin, of the Thirty-sixth District, reports that he visited all of the Lodges in his District and held Lodges of Instruction as follows: Sedalia, Green Ridge, Leeton, Otterville, Holden, Pittsville and Kingsville. These meetings were generally we Ii atter.ded and the Brethren not only willing but anxious to be helped. Brother H. L. Hunter, of the Thirty-seventh District, reports that he visited a few Lodges and assisted in confening Degrees. Considerable time was given to Clinton Lodge with profit to the officers, who are reasonably proficient. It seems that no satisfactory time could be arranged that would be convenient for both parties, hence no Lodges were called. Brother II. T. Wright, of the Thirty-eighth District, held three Lodges of Instruction as follows: Competition, Conway and Brumley, with good attendance and interest. He says that the officers in some of the Lodges are zealous in the worl;: but are poorly support.ed, and that in another one 'some of the officers were not in attendance at the Lodges of InSTruction, thus marring the work of instruction given. Other Lodges not visited by him are reported as progressing. BI'other Charles E. Pyle, of the Fortieth District, held four Lodges of Instruction as follows: Shekinah, Joachim, Blackwell and DeSoto. He reports good attendance and at nearly everyone of them were representatives from other Lodges. He feels encouraged at the interest evinced by the Brethren and says that they are beginning to realize the importance of conferring the Degrees in an impressive and creditable manner. Brother Joe W. Gravely, of the Forty-first District, held three Lodgp.s of Instruction dul'ing the .year with tho following Lodges: Louisburg, Fairplay and Pleasant Hope. He obsel'ves that the Brethren took greater interest. than usual. Most of the officers were new at the work, and while the improvement was not very marked, he trusts it will be lasting. Brother H. H. Finley, of. the Fo~ty-second District, held Lodges' of Instruction at Melville, Clintonville and Greenfield, and visited every Lodge

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but one in the District. Individual instruction to officers was given whenever the opportunity presented itself. He thinks that progress bas been made in every Lodge and tbat peace prevails among tbe Craft. Brother Ralph L. Wardin, of the Forty-second District, reports Lodgcs of Instruction at Nevada and Lamar and at differc~t times be gave instt'uction in his home Lodge. Besides a visitation or two and assisting in conferring Degrees, no otber work was don\). Brother Harry Tamblyn, of tbe Forty-foUl·th Distl"ict, was kept busy in visiting· Lodges in his District and assisting in conferring Degrees. He reports most of the Lodges as doing fairly creditable work. He bas labored diligently tbat tbe Bretbren migbt entcr into the spirit of the work and render it as impressively as possible. In all but two of the Lodges, peace and barmony prevail. Doubtless a prayerful reading and study of the 133d Psalm might have a beneficial effect in restoring harmony. Brother Bert S. Lee, of tbe Forty-fifth District; says from tbe best information he can get the Lodges in his District are in good shape and doing an unusually large amount of work; as a rule, better than ever before. During the late winter months he held weekly Lodges of Instruction at Springfield in which all the Lodges of that city partiCipated. In these Lodges he was ably assisted by the D. D. G. M., as well as the D. G. M. Other Lodges of Instruction were held at Marshfield and Ash Grove, in which place were representatives of neighboring Lodges, who took an active part and showed considerable improvement. Brother J. M. Carnahan, of the Forty-seventh District, visited and held Lodges of Instrllction at Birch 'rree, Lesterville, \Vinona and Van Buren. In company with R. W. Bro. 'I'. W. Cotton, G. J. D., and other Bi'ethren, he visited several other Lodgcs and conferred Degrees. He gave much individual instruction and reports the Lodges fairly proficient in their work. Most of tbein have practice meetings during the winter and the Brethren are endeavoring to do their work well. Brother G. W. Millet', of the Forty-ninth District, held Lodges of Instruction in every Lodge but one, He responded to every call and has given much private instruction. TIc I'eports the Lodges as improving in the work year by year and some are doing excellent work and are entitled to just praise. Brother James A. Boone, of the Fiftietb District, spent much time at intervals during the year in giving instruction. He held a Lodge of Instruction at Morley witb beneficial results. lIe instt'ucted the officers of variou's Lodges when called upon; visited and assisted in conferring Degrees. He reports the Lodges in good shape, doing the work intelligently, if not at all times ritualistically correct. He examined the officers of Chaffee Lodge and commissioned Brother Fred A. Kage, of Cape Girardeau, to set them to work U. D" which he did to the satisfaction of all concerned and with credit to himself. Brothel' Virgil P. Adams, of thE' Fifty-first District. has visited eight of the thirteen Lodges in his District and held five Lodges of Instruction and expects to hold two more before the close of the Masonic year. He reports unusual activity among the Lodges, and that the work is being done in a creditable manner in every Lodge with possibly one exception. The attendance was fair at most of his meetings, but the "faithful few," who regularly nttend\'d, by their earnestness and .zeal made the meetings interesting and profitable to all.

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Brother W. W. :Martin, of the Fifty-second District, reports the past 'year' a prosperoul; one in his Jurisdiction. A District Lodge of Instruction was held by the Grand Lecturer at Doniphan in the early spring, which was well attended and resulted in much good, since which time he h~ld almost weekly Lodges of Instruction with this Lodge. But one other Lodge was held and that was at Naylor. Other places called him, but Ji satisfactory flate could not be arranged, so the meetings were postponed. Brother T. D. Mal'tin, of the Fifty-third District, reports the condition of Freemasonry in his Jurisdiction as most healthy and that improvement is made each year in the ritualistic work. Lodges of Instruction were held at Gainesville, 'l'hayer, Alton and Koshkonong. 'l'he attendance at 'each was good and in some of them were representatives from other Lodges. One of the piaces visited is situated fifty miles inland, requiring two days in going and coming. Instructions were also given to his own Lodge and to other Brethren promiscuously. Brothe~' G. J. Vaughan, of the Fifty-fourth District, visited all the Lodges except Billings, and held Lodges of Instruction at Branson, Forsyth, Protem, Sparta and Ozark. He finds the Brethren are slowly but surely improving in the unwritten work. The Lodges are all in good condition in every respect and peace and harmony prevail. Brother S. A. Newman, of the Fifty-fifth District, reports that much interest was manifested in his District and that the year has been a prosperous one for Freemasonry. No Lodges of Instruction were held and but few Lodges were visited. At each visitation he assisted in COnfel'l'ing Degrees and he reports the work done as creditable. Brother W. A. Phipps, o~ the Fifty-sixth Distr~ct, reports tbat some of the Lodges have done splendidly and made fine progress. 'They were blessed with good, active officers who took an interest and tried to build up the Lodge. In all of these Lodges the manner of doing the work has very materially improved. One Lodge is torn by internal dissensions which would seem impossible to heal unless all the factions agree to earnestly seek the principle ,of Good. He held several Lodges of Instruction and devoted much time in teaching and drilling the various officers in their work. Brother Homer N. Ll'oyd, of tbe Fifty-seventh District, visited every Lodge at least twice, and one of them eight times. A general Lodge of Instruction was held weekly d~ring the months of January and February, the first at Kirkwood and tbe J'emaindel' at Webs tel' Groves. The average attendance was fifty-two and every Lodge was represented except l\1eramec, whicb was represented at one meeting only by its Junior Warden, A detailed report of the condition of each Lodge is given which, if pUblished, would be interesting, but space forbIds. He has been very active and says tha t路 the calls for individual instruction are greater tban the time be can spare from his daily vocation will permit; and be recommends that the office of D. D. G. 1\1. and D. L. be severed for a period of at least three years in order that all the, Lodges may speedily be placed on an equal and efficient working basis. ' Brother ~:L E. Gumphrey, of the Fifty-eighth District,. held a Lodge of Instruction at Barnett which had representatives fwm Versailles, Glensted and Olean in attendance. A number of visits were made to other Lodges, on which occasions he assisted in conferring Degrees. He reports con路 siderable interest throughout the District; all the Lodges doing some work and Ihn t the work is very well done. Fraternally submitted, J. R. l\:IcLACHLAJ\'.

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME BOARD.

M. W. Bros. R. R. Kreeger, John T. Short, D. M. Wilson and V. O. Saunders were duly elected as Directors of the l\/Iasonic Home Board for the ensuing three years. PORTRAIT OF AN OLD AND FAITHFUL MASON-JNO. W. OWEN.

M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn, with appreciative and feeling remarks, moved that the portrait of our venerable and muchbeloved Bro. John \l\l. Owen, Grand Tiler for so many years, be published in / the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge. .Seconded by M. W. Bro. A. IV!. Dockery and unanimously adopted by a rising vote. I

Also moved by IV1. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn that the portrait of our most efficient Grand Lecturer, J. R. l\1cLachlan, be published in this year's Proceedings. Adopted. CALLED FROM LABOR . .

At 12 :30 P. l\1~, the Grand Lodge was' CALLED FROM LABOR until 2 :30 o'Clock this afternoon. Prayer by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. :MilIer, Grand Chaplain. SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS) 'Wednesday, September 27, 1911. The Grand Lodge \vas CALLED TO LABOR at 2 :30 P. l\1.~ by l\1. YV. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand l\1aster, the other Grand Officers' being in their respective stations: Prayer by R. W. Bro. Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS OF GRAND LODGE ADOPTED.

M. W. Bro. Campbell Wells called up for final passage amendment to Grand Lodge By-Laws, offered at the Session

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of 1910, as found on page 40 of Proceedings of 1910. After discussion the proposed amendment was amended to read as follows: Strike out the words "Twenty-seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars" ($2,750.00) in Section 12, Paragraph (p'), and insert in lieu thereof the words "Three 'Thousand" 0$3,000.00), so thn t the section, when amended, shall read: "Section 12 (p.) The salary of the Grand Se.cretary shali be 'Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) pel' annum â&#x20AC;˘. payable monthly." Htrike out the words "Twenty-seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars" ($2,750.00), in Section 13, paragraph (D), and insert in lieu thereof the words "Twenty-five Hundred Dollal's" ($2,500.00), and add thereto, after the words "per annum," the \vords ((and trrweling expenses not exceeding $700.00 per ann~11J., audited and;' so that the section, when amended, shall read: "Section 13 (D). 'The compensation of the Grand Lecturer shall be Twenty-five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) pel' annum and traveling expenses not exceeding Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00) per annum,. audited and pa~'able monthly."

Adopted as amended. CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 4 :45 o'clock P. M., Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 7 :30 o'clock this evening. Prayer by R. VV. Bro. Rev. John H. l\1il1cr, Grand Chaplain. SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION ST. LOUIS) Wednesday, September 27, 1911. The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 7 :30 P. M. by 11. Vol. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand Master, the other Grand Officers occupying their respective ~tations~ Divine guidance was invoked by R. W. Bro. Rev~ John H. lvli11er, Grand Chaplain. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.

M. Vol. Grand l\Iaster Clay C. Bigger placed the Grand Lodge under the direction of the Grand Lecturer, R. W. Bro. J. R. l\ticLachlan, who, with the assistance ~f the other Grand Officers, proceeded to e'xemplify the ceremonies of the Third D(~gree.

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CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 9 :55 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR by 111. W. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand :Master, until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow' morning. Prayer offered by R. W: Bro. Rev. John H. l\1iller, Grand Chaplain. THIRD DAY-MORNING

SESSION.

ST. LOUIS, TnURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1911. The Grand Lodge ,vas CALLED TO LABOR at 9 o'clock A. M. by M. W. Bro. Clay C. Bigger, Grand l\1aster, with other Grand Officers in their respective stations. Prayer offered by R. W. Bro. Rev. Jo1m H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. MINUTES APPROVED.

The minutes of t.he several sessions of yesterday were -read and approved.' THIRD READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

The Grand Secretary read for the third time the proposed amendments to Sections 42 and 67, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws offered on the first day. REPORT OF' COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.

R. VV. Bro. Edward Higbee, Chairman, presented and read the report of Committee on Jurisprudence, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings, as follows, each sepa,rate recommendation of Committee being adopted on motion in each instance: To the Grand Lodgeo! Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of' Mis80w'i:

Your 'Committee on Jurisprudence, having carefully considered the decisions of the Grand Master, begs leave to submit the following report: We recommend that the decisions of the Grand l\iaster from one to . twenty be approved. In the case of :Mal:Cus Lodge, No. 110, We are unable to concur in the decision of the Grand l\faster. Two questions are,presented. Can the Lodge borrow money, securing the same by a mortgage upon its property, to make necessat路y repairs? Second, can the Lodgp borrow money to build a new hall upon its lot?

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The Grand Master, following decisions approved by the Grand Lodge in 1904 and 1905, holds that the Lodge may borrow money to repair, but not " to erect a new building. Section ~O, of the Grand Lodge" By-Laws, of the Revision of 1908, reads: "A Ledge shall not be permitted to contract debts for any purpose. or to engage in enterprises for building halls until sufficient available means shall have been secured to complete the same." We therefore recommend that the decision of the Grand Master that the Lodge may borrow money to make repairs on its building be disapproved; and that his decision that the Lodge can not make a loan to erect a new hall be approved. The question has been submitted to this committee as to whether the personal propert~: owned by the Grand Lodge is subject to taxation under the laws of the State. " We approve of the action of the Grand Master under the circumstances and know that he was guided therein by competent and efficient legal advice. Yet, this question, presented to us at this late day, involves not only an investigation of the constitution and statutes of our State, but the decisions of our appellate courts as well. We therefore feel that the time allowed to us is not sufficient to permit us to present to the Grand Lodge a satisfactory opinion, and recommend that the question be left to the determination of the incoming Grand Master with such legal advice as he may secure. Respectfully submitted, EDWARD HIGBEE, W. F. JOHNSON, JOHN C. SENATE, GEO. E. MAYHALL, O. A. LUCAS, '.rHOS. D. WILLIAMS, H. M. WOODWARD, HARRY TAMBLYN, FRED A. KACm, Oommittee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC HOME.

R. W. Bro. Louis lVloller, Acting Chairman, presented and read the report of Committee on Masonic Home. Adopted as follows: 1'0 the Most WOl'shiPful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons

of the State of Missouri:

BnETHREN.-Your Committee on Masonic Home beg leave to report as follows: It alfoi'dea us much pleasure to visit the Home and we feel that we are better Masons since "availing ourselves of the opportunity to become better acquainted with this great work of p'ractical Masonry. 'rhe visit brought home to the heart of every Mason privileged to see the Home and observe its working, the high honor conferred upon him when he was received into this great Brotherhood and permitted thereby to become a part of this living monument to Missouri Masonry. Too much can not be said in commendation of our Masonic Home Board, the faithful band of Brothel's laboring for the welfare of those whom mis-

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fortune has brought under the sheltering care of this beautiful H()me. These Brothers give freely of the very best that is in them for the allev.lation of the suffering and distressed' of our Brotherhood, and without hope of any reward save the consciousness in their own hearts of a duty well performed, Everywhere throughout the Home can be seen the results of the spiendid work done by the noble women of the Eastern Star. Man provides the house, but to woman only is given that rare faculty of making it a Home, a piace dear and attractive to the hearts of Masons and a haven of rest for the young and old. Brethren, the Order of the Eastern Star is worthy of our best assistance and encouragement not only because it is composed of our nearest and dearest, but for the great work it is doing and will continue to do for our Home. We congratulate the Superintendent and Matron, Br()ther and Sister Deane, on the excellent condition of the Home building, and more especially for the harmonious family relations therein. After taiking to the older people and looking into the smiling faces of the children, we are convinced that cont<.'ntment and happiness 路reign supreme in the Home family; and the words of praise from young and old were additional evidence that Brother and Sister Deane are building for the future a monument that will redound to the credit of Masonry throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, and sowing seed whose harvest will be reaped by generations to come. 'Ve would recommend that the Representatives to this Grand Lodge take home with them a copy of the repol't of the Home Board and read it at the first meeting of their severai Lodges, thus acquainting the members with the great work that is being done through their liberal contributions to our Home. Fraternally, LOUIS MOLLER, Acting Chairman, T. H. SNELL, H. L. HUNTER, JOHN M. DORAN, W. A. PHIPPS, II. T. WRIGHT, ClIAS. E. PYLE, HARRY SIMON, T. D. WILLIAMS, Committee.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF.

R. W. Bro. D. B. Farnsworth, Chairman, presented and read the report of the Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief. Adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of An.cient Free and Accepted Masons Of the state Of Missouri:

Your Committee on Boards of Relief report that we have examined returns from the Boards of Relief formed in the following piaces: St. ~uis, Kansas City, Joplin; St. Joseph, Springfieid. There are no reports from Boards of Relief that should be formed in the following places: Kirksville, Maryville, Chillicothe, 'Hannibai, Independence, Columbia, Mexico, Sedalia. \ Section 59, of the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge, requires that Boards of Relief be formed in cities where two Lodges meet. The failure of several

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Lodges that meet in the same city to comply with this by-law was mentioned in the report of this committee to the last Grand Lodge. Your committee recommends In this eonnection that the attention of the District Deputies be called to the violation of the law that they may see tbat Its provision is complied with hereafter, and that each Board of Relief makes report annually to the Grand Lodge. The reports received and examined show: St. Louis: Balance July 31, 1910 $2,706 80 Receipts from reimbursements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 77 Expenditures :............. 1,411 62 Balance July 31, 1911 " 2,025 95 Kansas Ci ty : Balance July 31, 1910 ; $ 71 05 Receipts from local Lodges........................ . . . . . . 940 00 Receipts from reimbursements............ . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 1,666 17 Expenditures 1,796 57 Balance July 31, 1911.................................. 880 65 Springfield: . Balance July 31, 1910 $1,171 73 Receipts from reimbursements............................ 118 10 Expenditures 86 00 Balanre July 31, 1911............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,203 83 St. Joseph: ' Balanee July 31, 1910 '" " " " . " . $1,070 75 Receipts from local Lodges..... . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 80 48 Receipts from reimbursements............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 00 Expenditures 154 10 Balance July 31, 1911 "." ",,, ,, ,,,,. 1,031 13 Joplin; Balance July 31, 1910 $ 201 15 Receipts from local Lodges . 111 95 Expenditures ..................................â&#x20AC;˘....... 127 20 Balance July 31, 1911. . 185 90 Your committee commends the warning circular subscribed for by the Grand Lodge. It is' of inestimable value in protecting the Craft. Numerous frauds are detected by reference to it. Your committee recommends that the Grand Lodge of Missouri avall itself of its right to representation In the biennial conventions of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. Your committee further recommends that the importance of immediate response to inquiJ'ies regarding. the standing of persons claiming membership in their Lodge, but sojourning at some distant place, can not be too strongly impressed on the minds of Masters, 'Wardens and Secretaries. There are many professional Masonic impostors throughout the United States. Fraternally submitted, D. B. I<'ARNSWORTH, A. J. O'REILLY, THOS. A. MILBURN, .TNO. W. POLLEY, F. C. BARNHILL,

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COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.

M. W. Bro. A. M. Dockery, Chairman, presented and read the following report of Committee on Ways and Means, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted MasOn8

'of Missouri: Your Committee on Ways and Means begs leave to submit the following fiscal exhibit: . The cash balance in the treasury available at this time for current e~pendi tures is $31,307.24. We recommend the following appropriations: Pay roll, 1911 .......................................••.•.... $ Printing Proceedings, 1911. ......................•............ Expenses of Grand Master . Rent of Grand Lodge ofiic::es " . Printing, pcstage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . Salary of Grand Secreta.ry . Salary of Grand Lecturer . Expenses of Grand Lecturer, to be reported and audited monthly .. Salary of Fraternal Correspondent. . -Salary of Grand '.rreasurer . Salary of Grand Tiler . Portrait of Grand Master, C. C. Bigger . Premium on bonds of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer . Past Grand Master's Jewel, C. C. Bigger " '" '" P. B. Eversden, Grand Organist " ..........• ~ , . Lee M. Edgar, reporting proceedings and transcript . Telephones in office of Grand Secretary , . Chal'ity, as shown by report of committee . Expenses this session -of the Grand Lodge . International Board of Hellef U. S. and Canada " . Reprinting and distribution of Manuals . TQ aid in construction of the l\lasonic Infirmary . Total

; Ii'!'aternally submittted, A. M. DOCKERY,

JAMES G. HO\VE, WM. A. HALL, D. B. FARNSWORTH, A. D. LUDLOW, B. F. WA'l'SON, FRANK W. SMITH, .lOHN PICKARD,

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PETITION FOR FORMATION OF NEW MASONIC DISTRICT.

A petition was presented asking new I\fasonic District, 'consisting of of Kansas City. Same referred to three, consisting of W. Bros. T. D. and Chris. Meyer.

for the formation of a Jackson County, outside a Special Committee of Boatright, G. W. Miller

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL.

M. \lv.. Bro. D. M. Wilson, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Ritual. Adopted: To the IMost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons 0t Missouri: ,

. Your ('ommittee wou'!d report that in addition to the funeral services pl'esented by Most Worshipful Brothers Woods and Houston, several others presented changes and additions to the service; and also a new service by R. W. Bro. Miller has been handed to your committee by the Grand Lecturer; but owing to the importance of the subject and the brief time which has been allowed us in which to examine them, we would respectfully ask that' our final report be deferred until the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, D. M. WILSON, CAMPBELL WELLS, JOlIN T. SHORT, WM. A. HALL, ROBT. R. KREEGER.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARITY.

R. \lV. Bro. Wm. Southern, Jr., Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Charity, which was adopted as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted MasOn8 of the State of Missouri:

Your Committee on Charity beg to report that we have examined and carefully considered all applications for tharity which have come before Us and make thf: following recommendations: To Mrs. K. M. Deane, widow of Past Grand Chaplain K. M. Deane, Mexico, Mo., $100.00. To Mrs. Annie M. Ready, widow of Thomas C. Ready, P. G. M., $100,00. To Craft Lodge, No. 287, for the use and benefit of Brother Wm. H. Beach, $100.00. To Portland Lodge, No. 242, for the use and, benefit of Brother J. H. Goodrich, $50.00 To Belton Lodge, No. 450, Belton, Mo., for the use and benefit of Brother Boon T. Muir, $100.00.

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Your committee has refused the application of Brother John F. Alberty made by Wyaconda Lodge, No. 24, for the reason that Brother Alberty, while deserving in every respect: has children to whose support he is entitled. YOut路 committee has refused the application of Dockel'y Lodge, No. 325, A. F. and A. M., for assistance. This Lodge within the past year has been at an expense of more than $500.00 In assisthig Indigent members and this has brought about a much depleted treasury. Your committee decided that inasmuch as there are more than 600 Lodges in the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, anyone of which might at any time meet reverses and misfortunes of a similar nature, we could not afford to create a precedent In this Instance, no matter how deserving. WM. SOUTHERN, JR. LEON THALMAN, A. S. WERREMEYER, W. C. ATWOOD, F. J. MONTGOMERY,

RESOLUTION.

M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn, .offered the following resolution in writing, which was seconded by M. W. Bro. Hough, and on motion was adopted: Resolved, That in the event of the death of a Grand or Past Grand Officer of this Grand Lodge, the obsequies shall be conducted by the Grand Lodge Officers and the expenses of the active Grand Officers IncUt-red thereby shall be paid by the Grand Lodge. W. F. KUHN, A. M. HOUGH.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE O~ APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

R. W. Bro. Jos. S. McIntyre, assisted by other members of the Committee, presented the following report on Appeals and Grievances. The decisions in each case, on motion, were duly adopted, with two exceptiqns: In case NO.3, that of Wm. Einstein vs. Meridian Lodge, No.2, which was amended so as to read "that the matter be referred to the incoming Grand Master with instructions to examine into the merits of the case and take such action as may be equitable and just." Also Case No. IS, Rose Hill Lodge, No. 550, vs. Roscoe C. Bienenstok, on motion amended so as to read: "That the accused shall be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry." Whereupon, on motion, the report of the Committee, as thus amended, was adopted as a whole.

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To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted MMons of the State of Missouri:

Your Committee on Appeals and GrIevances begs leave to submit the following as its unanimous report on the cases which have been referred to it. I. IN THE MATTER OF PETITION FOR RESTORATION OF D. T. COLLUJR.

STATI<jMENT. On the 23d of May, 1885, the petitioner was suspended by Latimer Lodge, No. 395 (defunct), for non-payment of dues, amounting to one and one-half ($1.50) dollars. The petitioner prays to be restored to good Masonic standing, and promises to conform to all the rules, laws and customs of the Masonic Fraternity. On the second day of September, 1911, I,aUmer Lodge, No. 145, of Licking, Missouri, within whose Jurisdiction the petitioner resides, passed a resolution recommending that petitioner be restored to good Masonic standing. The petitioner has paid to the Grand Secretary the one and 'one-half ($1.50) dollars due at the time of his suspension. DECISION. In view of the premises, we recommend that petitioner, D. T. ColIler, be restored to good Masonic standing, and that the Grand Secretary issue a certificate in accordance herewith. II. IN

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SIl\fPSON.

STATEMEN'r. On November 1, 1895, the petitioner was suspended by Turney Lodge, No. 519 (defunct), for non-payment of dues, amounting to five ($5.00) dollars. The petitioner prays to be restored to good Masonic standing, and promises to conform to all the rules, laws and customs of the Masonic Fraternity. On the 16th ,day of August, 1911, Mystic Tie Lodge, No. 740, Grand Jurisdiction of State of Kansas, within whose Jurisdiction the petitioner resides, passed a resolution recommending that petitioner be restored to good Masonic standing. lIe has paid to the Grand Secretary, the five ($5.00) dollars due at the time of his suspension. DECISION. In view of the premises, we recommend that M. 1. Simpson, the petitioner, be restored to good Masonic standing, and that the Grand Secretary issue a certificate in accordance herewith. III. WILLIAM EINSTEIN, V8 â&#x20AC;˘

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s'rA'l'EMENT. Under date of July 27, 1911, this Committee received a communication addressed to the Most Worshipfui Grand Lodge, and signed William Einstein, In which the Grand Lodge is requested to consider a claim which said Einstein alleges to have against Meridian Lodge, No.2. The following is a statement of the facts as taken from his letter:

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Some time in the winter of 1859-60, I was invited to a banquet given by Meridian Lodge, and during the course of the banquet it was announced that Meridian Lodge's finances were at low ebb, and that the Lodge was badly in need of new furnishings for its hall. Those present, including members and invited guests, were asked to loan the Lodge such sums as they were able. I advanced them twenty ($20.00) doIlars, and received therefor two bonds or certificates of indebtedness, of which the following is a copy: ST. LOUIS, January 9, 1860. No. 75. $10.00. This is to certify that Mr. Wm. Einstein has contributed ten dollars for the purpose of furnishing and fitting up the new hall of Meridian Lodge, No. 2, of A. F. and A. M., at the corner of Carondelet Avenue and Carroll Street. The money to be refunded to the said Wm. Einstein according to and in compliance with a resolution of Meridian Lodge, No.2, passed for that purpose, October 28, 1859. B. GOLDSCHMIDT, W. M. (SEAL) F. W. ,PLASS, Secretary. This certificate transferable by endorsement on the back. When I was invited to the banquet in question I was not informed that it was for the purpose of soliciting funds) and while I was on friendly terms with a number of members of the Lodge, I was under no obligation to them whatever, and the above SUbscription to the hall-furnishing fund was not made with any intention whatever of donating the money outright, although in view of the straitened circumstances of the Lodge I was perfectly willing to wait until it could repay the loan without crippling Its Masonic activities. About three weeks ago, I was informed that Meridian Lodge had paid all outstanding simllar certificates issued at the same time, with six per cent interest, in accordance with a resolution passed, and that the Lodge was financially in excellent condition, having a surplus of several thousand dollars. I made application to Meridian Lodge for repayment of the principal sum loaned with similar interest for the time it had run. I was told at the time that the Lodge did not: care to entertain my claim, that I was at fault for not having pressed my claim earlier, and that the claim was outlawed. I am -willing to concede that so far as my own selfish interests are concerned, I probably made a mistake in relying On the sense of justice of Meridian Lodge and its members, to hunt me up and pay my claim, having been a resident of this city for all that time; but, 100kiI'g at It from .either a legal or a mOI"al standpoint, I can not see how it was as much my duty to press my claim against Meridian Lodge, as it was the -duty of Meridian Lodge to come to me and pay its debt. It is a well-known rule of law that th'3 failure of a holder of a note to present it for payment at maturity does not release the maker, whatever the rule may be as to an endorser; but looking at it fr~m a moral standpoint, it was their two-fold duty to come to me and pay me what they owed me as soon as they were able. If the Lodge had never reached a prosperous and flourishing- condition, I never should have thought of asking for the money. DECISION. It has always been the law of this Grand Lodge that it would not lend

itself for the purpose of. adjusting legal rights between Brothers, or between one Brother and a Lodge. If Brother Einstein has any legal rights, he should proceed to enforce them in the civil courts. If he has no legal rights路, but he feels he does have some moral rights which have been Violated, then

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tbiR is not tbe proper procedure for bim, and tbe merits of bis claim, even from a moral standpoint, can not be considered; and, Tberefore, we recommend that this petition, in the form in which it is now presented, be dismissed,. and' on motion of Brother Ryland, which suggestion we gladly accept, we further recommend that tbe matter be referred to the Grand Mastel'-elect for his consideratio~ and disposition. IV. VANDALIA LODGE,

No. 491, Plaintiff,

V8.

CHAULES

SPENNY,

Deff'ndant.

STA'i'EMEN'.r. This case comes to us from Vandalia Lodge, No. 491. located at. the City of Vandalia. The specifications are as foHows: Specification No.1-That said Brother Charles H. Spenny, on or about tbe 10th day of November, 1910, at the town of Vandalia, in Audrain County, Missouri, -did without ju~t cause wrongfully defraud Vandalia Lodge, No. 491, out of three months rent in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Specification No. S-Charles H. Spenny did defraud Brothers W. S. 'Vaters and A. E. Webb by obtaInIng goods on credit on the plea of being a Master Mason in good standing. Specification No.4-That Charles H. Spenny did obtain money unlawfully by selling tickets on a piano drawIng, which never took place, nor any money returned to the Brethren. The charges in thIs case are vague and uncertain, to say the least. The accused, so far as the record before us shows, was never notified of the time and place of trial, nor does the record show tbat a trial was ordered by the Lodge. It is true that a postoffice register receipt and receipt of registered letter by accused are among the papel's, but there is nothing to show what connection these have with the record or trial. '.rhere is no transcript of the evidence even at the pretended trial. 'i'he wbole record is in very bad condition, and shows that very little attention was paid to the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge. DECISION. The condition of this record is very unsatisfactory, in fact in such bad shape that it Is almost impossible to tell what really occurred at the trial, as none of the evidence is Incorporated in the transcript, and the transcript ill no way complies with the By-Laws, and so far as we are able to determIne, it looks as if the Lodge did not have Jurisdiction over the accused, and, therefore, it is necessary for the case to be remanded for a new trial, and in doing 'so, we wish to say that - the specifications themselves are not suffidentiy definite and certain, and unless there is more evidence than appears from this record, no Masonic offense has been established. These observations are made for the benefit of the Master of the Lodge, to determine whether this case should proceed any further, and for these reasons, the case is reversed and路 remanded for new trial, if, in the discretion of the Master of Vandalia Lodge, No. 491, the testimony justifies any further prosecution.

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v. 'W.. H.

DEARMOND,

Plaintiff, V8.

'VILLIAM K.

CHATTEN, Detendan~.

STATEMENT. This case originated in Crescent Hill Lodge, No. 368, located at Adrian, Bates County, and the specification is as follows: Specification No. 1-1 hereby charge Brother Wm. K. Chatteu, a membr.r of Crescent Hlll Lodge, No. 368, A. F. and A. M., with unmasonic conduct, as follows: That said Brother William K. Chatten, on or about the 22d of April, 1911, in ,the City of Adrian, in the County of Bates and State of Missouri, did, without just caus~, wrongfully and wlllfully make statements that were detrimental to the interests and standing of the Adrian State Banle, Adrian, Missouri, an institution in which Master Masons are interested, and In violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgmce of the Masonic, Fraternity. '.rhat said Brother Chatten, on or about the 3d day of May, 1911, in the City of Adrian, Missouri, took and subscribed the following oath: "I, the Rev. Wm. K. Chatten, being at this time in full possession of my mental 'faculties hereby voluntarily make this statement, that any statements or reports made or circulated by me previous to this time detrimental to the interests or standing of the Adrian State Bank, Adrian, Missouri, were without foundation and absolutely false." This transcript is also in very bad shape, and in fact does not constitute a transcript of the proceedings had in the Lodge, but is nothing more than a number of loose papers which have been forwarded to us, but from which we are able, however, to get a fair understanding of what the Brother was charged with, but does not in any way comply' with the law, and we want to again call the attention of the Secretaries of the various Lodges to the fact that in getting up these transcripts it Is their duty to follow the law of this Grand Body, and it is necessary for this to be done in order that this committee may pass on the merits of the case, and do justice to all p:rties interested. DECISION. The accused is a minister of the Gospel, and seems to have heard that one of the local banks at Adrian was financlally embarrassed, and indiscreetly told various parties what he had heal'd, and this was told to others until it finally resulted in a run on the bank; but there is no evidence that the accused intended to in any way injure the bank, and in fact his cou,rse of conduct is one of indiscretion, and nothing more. 'We have considered these specifications very carefully, and are convinced that they do not state a Masonic offense, and that they do not comply with the law in that they do not set out the facts with which the accused was chal'ged in the first place, and in the second place, even if the statements made were not true, there is nothing in the specification charging that the accused knew they were not tme at the time j and, therefore, we hold that the specifications do not state a Masonic offense, and we recommend that this case be reversed outright, and that Brother William K. Chatten be. and hereby is, restored to good Masonic standing and full membership In Crescent Hill Lodge, No. 368.

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VI. AURORA LODGE,

No. 267, Plaintiff,

V8.

WILLIAM

H. BESTE,

Defendant.

STATEMEN'r. In this case the accused a member of Aurora Lodge, No. 267, was tried by his Lodge on March 3, 1911, on a charge of unmasonic conduct, filed by the Junior Warden by order of the Lodge.' At the conclusion of the argument he was found guilty by a vote of 29 to 10 and was expelled by the same vote. ~ transcript has 'been sent up to the Grand Lodge attested by the Worshipful Master and the Secretary. It would seem, however, that this transcript is fatally defective by reason of its failure to comply with the provisions of the Grand Lodge law in several important particulars so that the Grand Lodge can not assume jurisdiction of the case. An inquiry into the merits of the case would, thel'efore, be of no avail. DECISION. Sec. 241 provides that "All appeals shall be filed with the Secretary of the Lodge within sixty days after the trial and judgment, and not afterwards." This provision not having been complied with, the case Is not properly before us. Sec. 243 provides that "The Secretary shall endorse on such appeal and notice the day of their filing in his office, If the appeal and notke were filed with him within sixty days after the jUdgment rendered, the Secretary shall immediately make out and send to the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge a transcript which shall contain a true copy of all record entries in said cause, of the charge and specifications, together with all the testimony In the case and the appeal and notice thereof, served on the opposite party," etc. The transcript does not "contain" the appeal as required by Sec. 243. A document which purports to be an appeal, accompanies the transcript on separate and detached sheets, but it does not contain the endorsement required by Sec. 243, showing the date of its filing with the Secretary, nor any identification whatever by the Secretary. The provisions of Sections 241 and 243 are mandatory, and must be .complied with before a valid appeal can be taken to this Grand Lodge. Section 243 gives both parties the right to examine and note objections to the transcript, before the same is sent to the Grand Secretary, and Sec. 244 provides that "if said parties or either o~ them, shall fail or refuse to examine said transcript, and note errors in it before it is sent to the Grand Secretary, they shall not be allowed to object to its correctness aftel' it reaches the Grand Secretary." In view of the fact that the transcript contains no appeal with the endorsement thereon of the time of its filing (unless the detached and unidentified document purporting to he an appeal be accepted as such), and in view of the further fact that the accused has not examined the transcript and noted thereon the omissions above referred to, we recommend that the appeal be dismissed.

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VII. W. K.

ROWE,

Plaintiff, VB.

G. H.

CASSITY,

Defendant.

STATEMEN'.r. On the 12th day of November, 1910, William K. Rowe as Junior Warden, and by order of the Worshipful Master of Central Lodge. No. 81, preferred charges in said Lodge against G. H. Cassity, the charge being as follows: The charge consisted of but one specification. SPECIFICATION.

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Oentral Lodge, No. 81 :

I hereby charge Brother G. H. Cassity, member of Central Lodge, No. 81. A. F. and A. M., with unmasonic conduct, as follows: That said Brother Cassity, on or about U..le 6th day of May. 1910, at the town of Tulip, in Monroe County, did sell intoxicating liquors, in violation of his duties as a Milson, to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Frater,nity, and I declare npon my honor as a Master Mason, that I mnke this charge for the general good of Masonry, and in defense of the interests of the Fraternity. Fraternally SUbmitted, WILLIAM K. ROWE, Junior Warden.

We will assume that the charge was properly served, although there is some doubt, and in due course of time a trial had (but again the record leaves us in doubt as to whether the accused was properly notified of the postponemen t of the trial). The only evidence introduced at the trial by the prosecution was two transcripts of the proceedings had before a Justice of the Peace in the County of Monroe. 路The transcripts include informations filed against the accused, G. H. Cassity. One information char'ges that on the 2d day of April, 1910, in the County of Monroe, State of Missouri, the accused willfully and unlawfully sold and dispensed intoxicating liquors to one, John A. Young, and the other information charges that the accused did, on the 15th day of April, 1910, in the County of Monroe, State of Missouri, willfully and unlawfully dispose of intoxicating liquors on a written prescription. The transcript of these proceedings before the Justice of the Peace in Monroe County further shows that the defendant pleaded guilty in both cases, and was fined by the Justice. These transcripts were properly certified, and are, therefore, competent testimony. The transcript of the proceedings had in the trial of Brother Cassity in Central Lodge, further shows that the prosecution in adllition to the two transcripts above referred to, offered the oral testimony of S. S. Rowe, who testified that the accused had told him that he did not sell intoxicating liquors as charged by the court, and that the reason he pleaded gUilty to violating the law was on account of a technical error in wording the prp.scription under the new law. The accused was not present at the trial in the Lodge, and no testimony was offered in his behalf. On the ballot of whether accused was guilty, there were fourteen votes for guilty, and two votes for not guilty.

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On the question of expulsion there were eight votes for, and six againstand by vote of thirteen to one, the accused was suspended for a period of three years. In due course of time an appeal was properly perfected to this Grand Body. The appeal alleges four grounds of error in the trial, viz. : 1. That the charge as drawn does not constitute a Masonic offense. 2. That there is no evidence tending to show any Masonic offense in fact or intention. 3 The 'evidence that was introduced does not conform to the time of. said charge. 4. That the defendant was ordered by the Worshipful Master to appear before the Lodge July 9, 1910, to explain his position in this case. Said defendant did appear as commanded, and said Worshipfui Master called off said meeting, but fafled to notify said defendant, and, therefore, defendant was not further Hable. 5. That the Worshipful Master erred on the day of trial in making an address before the Lodge, before the ballot was taken, in which he made the statement that he did not see how a Brother could fail to vote said defendant guilty. DECISION. The proceedings of the trial of Brother Cassity as set out in the transcript, are very indefinite and meager, and entirely unsatisfactory. We will consider these five grounds for appeal in their reverse order: The fifth ground alleged for reversal, if true, is sufficient, and should be . sustained, and since it appears as a part of the transcript under seal of the Lodge, with the signature of the Secretary affixed, we mUflt regard it as tl'Ue, and conclude that after the testimony was all in, and before the vote was taken, the Worshipful Master did make a speech, urging the Brethren to vote the accused guilty. This is contrary to law, and for that reason the case must be reversed. Sec. 233, of our By-Laws, provides: Argument-After the hearing of the testimony, the accuser and the accused, if present, or their respective counsel, shall be heard in argument, if they so desire, provided that the Lodge may limit the time of such argument. It is perfectly clear from the foregoing By-Law that no one has any right to make an 路argument except the accused and the accuser, or their counsel. This includes the Vi' orshipful Master. We feel it our duty to say that the Master of this Lodge should have been sufficiently acquainted with the By-Laws of this Grand Lodge to have known that his action in this regard was in violation of the law, prejudicial to the cause and would necessitate a reversal of the cause. We also call attention to the fact that while the vote on the question of expulsion was eight for expulsion and six against expulsion, the WOl'shipful Master evidently thought this vote was not sufficient to expel the accused, and pl'oceeded to vote on the question of suspension, whereas, Section 236 of ollr Grand Lodge By-Laws specifically provide that after the accused had路 been found gnilty by a two-thirds majority, that a majority vote is sufficient to expel. The condition of the record is such that we will not undertake to pass on the fourth ground of the appeal. Errors alleged in numbers two and three of the grounds for appeal, practically constitute the same, viz" that the evidence offered in the trial did not conform to the charge, or, to express it in legal parlance, there was

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a variance between the allegations of the charge, and the proof offered at the trial. ThiR ground we must sustain for the reason that Brother Cassity is charged with unmasonic conduct uy dealing in intoxicating liquors on the 6th day of May, 1910, and the transcripts introduced in evidence only charge him. with unlawfully having disposed of intoxicating liquors on the 15th day of April, 1910, and the other on the 2d day of April, 1910, neither of which transcripts of the crimina! proceedings show or tend to show that the unlawful acts complained of therein were committed at the town of Tulip, as charged in the specification, so that there is a complete variance between the proof and the charge, and for that reason the case will have to be reversed. Since it is necessary to reverse the case on account of the errors abov~ set out, it is not necessary to discuss the first ground of appeal, viz. : that the charge does not allege a Masonic offense, further than to say that it is rather indefinite and uncertain; but we do not understand that a charge of unmasonic conduct must be drawn with all the strictness of an indictment under the rigorous rules of the criminal courts, but that considerable latitude will be allowed, and if there were no other errors in the record, we would be inclined to hold the specification sufficient. For the reasons above stated, we recommend that this cause be reversedi and remanded for a new trial. VIII.

FOSTER LODGE) No. 554, V8.

J. W.

DARBY.

STATEMENT. This is a case of suspension for non-payment of dues. Foster Lodge. No. 554, on September 8, 1911, after due notice suspended for non-payment of dues Brother J. W. Darby. It seems that Brother Darby owed Foster Lodge, No. 554, on December 31, 1910, dues to the amount of two dollars. '.rhat on December 8, 1910, h~ paid the Lodge three dollars dues and received a receipt for dues paid to July 1, 1911. That on July 1, 1911, the Worshipful Master ordered the Secretary to notlf.r all delinquents, which the record shows was done. On August 4, 1911, the Worshipful Master ol'dered all delinquents that had been notified and are still delinquents to be notified to appear at the next stated meeting and show cause why they should not be suspended for non路payment of dues. On August 18, 1911, the next 'meeting, for cause shown the causes of delinquents for non-payment of dues was continued to September 8, 1911. On September 8, the cause of the Lodge vs. Brother Darby being called Brother Darby appeared, and after hearing he was suspended for non-payment of dues. DECISION. Sec. 146, By-Laws, 1908, provides路 that, "Lodge dues shall' be paid annually in advance." Then on December 31, 1910, Brother J. W. Darby owed Foster Lodge, No. 554, one year's dues less the one dollar already paid on December 8, 1910. Therefore, at the time of the beginning of the proceedings herein, Brother. J. W. Darby was in arrears for dues for more than four months (Proceedings 1910, page 89). It does seem that Brother Darby does not realize bow mucb

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trouble he has given his Lodge and this Grand Lodge over the trivial sum of one dollar. We think this ..appeaI.should not be here and. that Brother Darby is censurable for it being here, and we recommend that the judgment of the ,Lodge be affirmed. IX. NODAWAY LODGE, No. 470, Plaintiff, '1/8.

IRA V. McMILLAN, Defendant.

STATEMEN'.r. 'l'he charge was filed by the Junior Warden at the direction路 of the Worshipful Master and contains three specifications, as follows, to-wit; Rpecification No.1-That Brother Ira V. McMillan, on the 20th day of August, 1910, at the City of Maryville, and at the farm of the late Brother Elmer Y. Shinabargar, about three miles south of the said City of Maryville, and on the public road between the Hall of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, A. F. and A. M., in said city, and said farm, all of said places being in tbe County of Nodaway and State of Missouri, wh1Ie being clothed as a Master Mason and taking part in the ceremODies of said Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, CODDf'cted with the fUDeral and burial of our late Brother Elmer Y. ShiDabargar, aDd while acting as a pall bearer at ~aid funeral, did become intoxicated, ID violation of his duty as a Mason, aDd to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic FratE.'rnity. Specification No. 2--That said Bl'other Ira V. McMilIaD, on the 20th day of August, 1910, at the City of Maryville, and at the farm of the late Brother Elmer Y. Shinabargar about three m1Ies south of the City of Maryville, and on the public road betweeD said City of Maryville, Missouri, and said farm, all of said places being iD the COUDty of Nodaway aDd路 State of Missouri, did use vulgar, profane, indeceDt and threatening language in conversation with and referring to certalD of his MasoDic BrethreD in violation of bls duty as a Mason aDd to the scandal and disgrace of the ;\Iasonic Fraternity. Specification No. S-That saId Brother Ira V. McMillaD, on or about the 20th day of August, 1910, at and .near the City of Maryville, ID Nodaway County, Missouri, and on divers other days, times and places, did become and was intoxicated, In viplatIon of his duties as a Mason aDd to the scandal aDd disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. The accused pleaded "not guilty," and filed a general denial. A large Dumber of witDesses testified in behalf of the prosecutioD, and several witnesses in behalf of the accused. The record is in spieDdld shape, aDd would serve as a model for other Lodges to follow, so that we are eDabled to get a full, fair and complete understanding of the trial, and all the facts aDd circumstances surrounding it. I At the conclusion of the testimony a vote was taken separately on the three specifications. OD Specification No.1, tweDty-seven voted gUilty, aDd twenty-one not guilty. On Specification No.2, twenty-seven voted guilty, and tweDty not guilty, and OD Specification No.3, twenty-seveD voted guilty aDd twenty voted not guilty, and, accordingly, the. Master properly declared defeDdant Dot guilty as charged in aDY of the specifications, and in due course of time, and according to 路law, II:n appeal was perfected to thIs GraDd Lodge, signed by thirteen members of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, of whom five were Past Masters in that .Lodge.

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This case demands the most serious consideration, first, on account of the long, useful and brilliant Masonic career of the accused, and, second, because it deals with one of the most common, arid yet gravest offenses against Masonic law and usages. The testimony of all of the witnesses for the prosecution is positive and to the effect that the accused was intoxicated at a meeting of the Lodge held on the 20th day of August, 1910, which had been called for the purpose of performing the last ceremonial rites over the remains of a departed Brother. 1'he accused had been selected as one of the pall bearers, and while acting as a pall bearer, and on the way to the funeral, it is clear from the testimony of the witnesses offered by the prosecution, that not only was Brother McMillan intoxicated, but that he used obscene and unmasonic language towards路 another Brother who was also a pall bearer at the time, and that, too, without any provocation. ., . The testimony of several witnesses shows that not only on this occasion, but that on other and prior occasions Brother McMillan had come to the Lodge when he was at least under the influence of liquor, if not thoroughly intoxicated. The testimony to the foregoing effect was given by eight or ten different witnesses, including the officers of the Lodge, and several of the pall bearers. When the residence of the deceased was reached several of the pall bearers requested, and the Worshipful Master, acting upon their request, removed the accused from the position of pall bearer, and substituted another Brother in his stead. The testimony' offered by the accused in his behalf consisted or the minister who preached the funeral, and several others who were' present, but the testimony is of a negative rather than a positive character, and deals more with the fact that they did not observe anything unusual about the appearance, conduct and路 demeanor or the accused, and, therefol'e, con~ eluded that he was not intoxicated at the time. We would be glad to set out all of this testimony in detail, but it would make this record entirely too bulky, as it consists of more than sixty-six pages of closely typewritten evidence. DECISION. After a careful examination of all the testimony in this case, we can not escape the conclusion that the accused was intoxicated as charged in the Specifications Nos. 1. and 2, and instead or the testimony justifying the action of the Lodge. in finding the defendant not guilty, we think that the testimony is ovenvhelming, that the defendant was guilty, and should so have been found by the Lodge on both specifications one and two; and we can explain the action of the Lodge in finding the accused not guilty, only on the ground of sympathy for the accused, or on account of his long, useful and bl'illiant Masonic career. 'We know of no graver offense than for a Brother entrusted with the duty of pall bearer, to undertake to perform that duty while intoxicated, constituting a disgrace not only to himself, but to the Lodge and our Fraternity at large, and yet, on account of the Masonic record of Brother :McMillan and on account of his age, and on account of the fact that we belleve that he would not intentionally do' anything un masonic, we are moved to make the punishment as light as possible under the facts before us in this record. Therefore, we recommend that the action and judgment of the I,odge in finding the accused not guilty, be set ~ide and for nau~ht held, and that the accused be found guilty on specifications one and two, and as punishment

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therefor, that he be, and hereby is, suspended from the rIghts and privileges of a Freemason for a period of six months from date hereof, with the understanding and on the express condition that as soon thereafter as he shall appear In open Lodge at either a regular or special meeting of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, he shall there publicly apologize to the Lodge for his past conduct on the occasion of lhe funeral of Brother Elmer Y. Shinabargar, and promise to refrain from similar conduct in the future; then he shall forthwith be restored to all of the rights and privileges of a li'reemason; but upon his failure for any cause whatever, so to' do, then his suspension shall be continued for another six months, making a total suspension from the date hereof, of one year, unless he shall sooner appear at a meeting of said. Lodge and apologize, as hereinabove stated.

x. LACLEDE LODGE,

No. 83, Plaintiff,

'liS.

SAMUEL

FARRAR,

Defendant.

STATEMENT. The charge was prepared and filed by the Junior Warden, at the direction of the Worshipful Master, and contains but one specification, as follows: I hereby charge Brother Samuel R. Farrar, a member of Laclede Lodge, No. 83, A. F. and A. M., with unmasonic conduct, as follows: Specification--That said Brother Farrar on or about the 28th day of March, 1908, at the City of Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri, he then and there being a druggist, did then and there illegally and wrongfully sell intoxicating liquor without any legal authority to sell the same, in vlol!ltlon of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fra.ternlty." , The same was properly served on the accused, and set down for trial ou the 12th day of October, 1910, at which time the accused appeared and the following proceedings were had: . "Now on this day coming to be heard this cause, and all members of the Lodge being notified, the defendant being present, the Worshipful Master appointed Brother W. 1. Wallace for the prosecution. The charge and specification being read, Brother Farrar for his answer presents this plea: "'I, Samuel R. Farrar, for answer to the charge and specification against me by Laclede Lodge, No. 83, A. F. and A. M., do make this plea. That I admit the record of the Circuit Court In my case to be correct, that I was found guilty of the offense charged. But in explanation of the offense charged and court proceedings, I did not sell any liquor to one Sam Royster, said Royster ca.me to my place of business and handed me a sealed envelope in which was an order from Dr. Avery, a practicing physician of Lebanon, for one quart of alcohol. I filled the order, and handed It to Royster supposing that he would take it to Dr. Avery.' " Thereupon, without any testimony whatever being offered, and without any arguments whatever being made, the Worshipful Master declared the case closed, and ordered the Lodge to proceed with the ballot. The result of the ballot was: Guilty, 12; not guilty, 24, and thereupon the Worshipful Master declared the accused not guilty as charged. Thereafter and Indue time an appeal was perfected to this Grand Body.

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To the transcript as forwarded to us by the Secretary, is attached a numbcr of papers, including a transcript of a proceeding had in the' Circuit Court of Laclede County, Mis~ouri, in a certain criminal proceeding against Brother Farrar. \ DECISION. The action of the Lodge in voting the accused not guilty, is corrcct, and / should be affirmed,' for' the reason that there was absoluteiy no testimony or evidence offered in' support of the charge, and the only evidence at all (if it can be considered evidence, which we doubt most seriously), was the answer filed by the accused himself, which answer, if regarded as evidence, tends to. negative rather than support the charge of unmasonic conduct. 'We can not, of course, consider any papers or documents forwarded to us by the Sccretary which were no part of the trial and proceedings in the Lodge. For the reasons above stated, the verdict and judgment of the Lodge is affirmed. XI. HERMAN H. TEUTEBERG,

Plaintiff, V8.

BENJAMIN

II.

BOWER,

Defendant.

STATEJl.IENT. This case is before Us on an appeal from Polar Star Lodge, No. 79, located in the City of St. Louis. Trial was had on the following specifications, 'which were preferred by the Junior "rarden, to-,vit: Specification' No.1-That said Brother Ben H. Bowel', on or about the month of July, 1910, at the City of St. I.-ouis, MisSOUl'i, abandoned his wife and child, and has since failed and refused to support or contribute to their support. ' Specifica.tion No. 2--That said Brother Ben. H. Bower has declared his attachment for a married woman, other than his wife, being the sister of a Mason, and has consorted with her, openly, to the shame and disgrace of the parties concerned, and in violation of his duties as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrac-:l of the Masonic Fraternity. Specification No.3-That said Brother Ben. H. Bower, under' contract with one S. Steeber, to install certain heating apparatus at 2119 Obear Avenue, collected in advance the contract price but failed to pay the material men, resulting in the filing of liens and in the jeopardizing of the property of said Steeber. , specification No.4-That said Brother Ben H. Bower has defrauded Brother Joseph Dix, a member of the Masonic Fraternity and a member of this Lodge, of $80.00, and in this and in the foregoing case, has failed and refused to make restitution of the sums so misappropriated, all in violation of his duties as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Specifications Nos. 3 and 4 were practically abandoned by the prosecution during the taking of the testimony, although they were balloted on at the trial. A great mass of testimony was taken, some 103 pages of which were in the nature of depositions given by profane witnesses. There was also oral testimony given at the trial, especially that of the defendant. It

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would be impossible to set out all of this testimony, and it would not sp.rve any good purpose for us to discu~s it in detail, as', a great deal of it is trash, and relates to family matters and domestic infelicities. The ballot resulted on Specification No. 1--Guilty, 46; not guilty, 42. Specification No.2-Guilty, 65; not guilty, ~O. Specification No.3-Guilty, 42 ; not guilty, 51. Specification No.4-Guilty, 43; not guilty, 52. On the, question \ of penalty, the ballot was 56 for expulsion and 49 against expulsion; and thereupon the Worshipful Master notified the accused that he had been found guiIt~' on, Specification No.2, and by vote of the I.Jodgc, expelled. In due time, and in due form, an appeal was perfected. DECISION. Specification Ko. 2, on which the accused was found guilty, charges him with having declared his attachment for a marded woman other than his wife, the sister of a Mason, and having consorted, witli her openly to the shame and disgrace of the parties concerned, while a married man himself, and having neglected and abused his own wife. The testimony satisfies us that the accused is guilty as charged in the specification, and that the Lodge properly found him guilty, and, having done so, we feel that the Lodge is in a better \losition to pass on the question of his punishment than are we, for the reason that they know the accused, and also know the various witnesses, and heard路 them testify; and since the Lodge has expelled Brother Bower and there is no error in the record we. are not disposed to interfere or set aside the action of the Lodge in this regard. The testimony satisfied ns that Brother Bower has fallen far short of the dnties of a good husband and a good Mason, that he allowed his own business to go to pieces on account of his attachment for what he termed his "soul mate" or "affinity," and has withQut any cause or provocation abused and neglected his lawful wife, who seems to have been faithful to him at all times. \Ve have no patience with such conduct as the accused has been found 'guilty of, and think that the best interests of the Polar Star Lodge in particular, and our Fraternity at large will be served in upholding the verdict and judgment of the Lodge. For the reasons above stated, we recommend that the verdict and judgmen t of the Lodge be affirmed. XII. Accuser, VS.

AUi\lEN TRAXLER,

Accused.

Appeal by the Junior Warden of Naphtali Lodge, No. 25, A. F. & A. M., from the decision of the Lodge acquitting the accused. Brother August Goorman is a member of Good Hope Lodge, No. 218, A. F. & A. M. The accused is a member of Naphtali Lodge, No. 25, A. F. & A. M. The charge, dated June 15, 1910, was filed by Brother Goorman In -Naphtali Lodge, and Is as follows:

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the Wor,shipful Master. Wardens and Brethren of Naphtali Lodge, No. 25, A. F. & A. M.:.

"I hereby chal'ge Brother Armen Traxler, a member of the Lodge, with unmasonic conduct, as follows: "Specification NO.1-That said Brother Traxler, on or about the 15th day of April, 1909, and also on or about the following days in the year 1909: June 19th, June 27th, July 5th, July 11th, July 12th, July 17th, JUly 20th, August 31st, September 23d and November 25th, in the City of St. Louis, and at other days and times SUbsequently to the 15th day of April, 1909, and from February to September 23d, 1909, which dates the accuser is unable to give at the present time, said Brother'rraxler did wrongfully, wickedly and maliciously hold clandestine meetings with and make love to Mary Goorman, my wife, whenever and wherever路 he could meet her, that said Brother Traxler applied every art and used very device in his power to win her love and esteem and alienate and estrange her from me, and notwithstanding the fact that Brother Traxler was warned during tile latter part of November, 1909, that he was secretly meeting and having in his comp-any the wife of a brother Freemason, he continued this conduct and by r~ason of same did break up the home of the Brother bringing this charge. "Specification No. ~That Brother Traxler showered presents upon saId Mary Goorman on or about the following dates in the year 1909: Aprll15th,' AUgust 31st, September 23d and at other days and times, which dates the accuser is at present unable' to give. "Specification No.3-Also that Brotber Traxler did swear falsely at the taking of depositions and at the trial of the divorce case of Goorman vs. Goorman, in that he said that he never knew Mary Goorman before June, 1909. ' "Specif/.catio't/, No. 4--Also that said Brother 'l'raxler did use Masonic expressions in the presence of and to Mrs. Goorman, which when repeated to me greatly startled me at her knowledge of Masonry, which expressions the accuser refuses .to cite or repeat in this .charge by reason of his oath as a Mason. "All of the above acts Brother Traxler committed in violation of his duty as a Freemason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. "And I declare, upon my honor as a Freemason, that I make this charge for the general good of Masonry, and in the defense of the interests of the Fraternity. "Fraternally submitted, "AUGUST GOORMAN. "Member Good Hope Lodge, No. 218, A. F. & A. M. "June 15th, 1910."

'l'he trial was had on the 28th day of April, 1910. The Lodge, by a large majority, found Brother Traxler not guilty on each sI1ecificatlon. We think it unnecessary to set forth the testimony in detail or to give any very elaborate summary of it. ,Briefiy stated, the evidence of the accuser tended to show that he was a member of Good Hope Lodge, and was a married man. That the accused frequently took the accuser's wife out riding and met her by appointment at supper in various restaurants and gave her several presents. That the accused had been acquainted with the accuser and his wife for many years and knew them to be husband and wife, and knew the accuser to be a Master Mason.

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.' There is a good deal of testimony by the accuser concerning matters which he knew absolutely nothing about of his 'own personal knowledge. It seems he employed a detective to watch his wife and the accused and a good deal of what he testifies to seems to be based upo~ reports from the detective. When he was testifying he was cautioned by counsel for the accused not to tell anything that he did not lmow of his own knowledge. He promised to conform to that request and stated many things, claIming that he knew them of his own knowledge, hut, on cross-examination, he admitted that his testimony as to nearly all of them was based purely upon hearsay statements made by somebody else. For instance: He testified that his wife went to the room of the accused one evening and spent considerable time in his pl'ivate room: On cross-examination he admitted that .he was not there, did not see it and knew nothing whatever about it except what somebody had told him. Such evidence would, of course, not be admissi. ble in any tribunal and should be wholly disregarded. The accuser also testified that in November, 1909', he ca.lled up the accused and warnen .him that he was going with his wife and that he must 'cease doing so, but that he learned of his going with her after that time. On the part of the accused the evidence showed that he was a single / man. and that he had met the ac~user's wife while she was working for a . cloak store on Franklin Avenue; that the accused was engaged in the transfer , business and did some hauling for the house where the accuser's wife worked and in tha.t way became acquaintea. with her; that he knew her as Miss ; that he never met lier before June, 1909; did not" know that she ( .:. ' had any children or that she was ma.rried; was not acquainted with the accuser and supposed Mrs. . to be a single woman, as she represented herself to be; that he did, as a mattel' of fact, on several occasions go to supper with her, went riding with her several times and made her several presents, supposing all the Hme that she was a single woman. He denied that she had ever been in his 'private room, but admitted that she hRd been at his pla;ce of business on various occasions. He also admitted that in November, 1909, somebody, who was to him unknown at that time, called him up and said that Mrs; was his wife and upbraided him for keeping company with her. That the first time he met Mrs . thereafter he took her severely to task for having deceived him and talked to her in very plain terms about his opinion of any woman that would represent herself to be a single woman and thus deceive a man as she hadÂˇ done. He testified that on only two occasions after having been informed that she was a man-ied woman he met her, one was at the office of her lawyer wh~ had sent for him to come to the office when she had been sued for a divorce by her husand, and another time was for a few minutes one _. evening when he upbraided her as above stated. That from that time on he broke off all relations with her and told her to stay away from his place of business; told the night watchmman there to keep her out and .finaDy, ~ecl1use of her continually annoying him, by persisting in coming to his place of business, he J;equested the chief of detectives to notify her to stay away. The night watchman at the accused's place of business corroborated the .. accused as to orders given him to keep Mrs a way and testified " . ,that she came there on two occasions after such order was given and sought admission, but was refused by him. A police officer also testified" that he . â&#x20AC;˘ _. went to the store where Mrs. was employed and told her that he was sent by the chief of detectives to order her to stay away from Brother Traxler's place of business and to cease annoying him.

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" Some of the acquaintances of the accuser's wife testified that she was known as Miss , and some testified that they knew she was married and held herself out as Mrs . The evidence of' the accuser evinces great bitterness toward the accused, and a reckless desit'e to have him convicted at all hazards. So frequently did he overstep the bounds of propriety in testifying that he knew certain facts of his own knowledge, when, on cross-examination, he was obliged. t<> admit that he knew nothing of the kind, but was ,merely giving hearsay evidence, that his testimony loses much of its probative force on that account. He testified to so many things that he claimed to know, which he afterwards admitted that he did not know, that it leaves great doubt in my mind about the truth of the statements which he persisted in claiming to know. There was also offered in evidence a petition for divorce filed, by the accuser, August Goorman, against Mary Goorman; to the October term, 1909, of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. This was' offered by the accuser, but to my mind it is very strong evidence in favor of the accused. It will be remembered that Specification 1 charged 'the accused with the alienation of the affections of the accuser's wife. According to the 'allegations of the petition for divorce, which were sworn to by the accuser, the wife of the accuser had lost all affection for him long before Brother Traxler appeared upon the scene, for it is illeged, in the petition in the. first. suit for divorce, that in the month of Decembel;, 1904, while Brother Goorman' was residing \n Denver, Colorado, his wife left him without just cause.tand ~ took with her all of his jewelry and money, returning to him after an absence of four weeks. He further charged, in, his suit for divorce,' that his wife again, in May, 1905, deserted bim and remained away from him for six weeks and then came back to him; and that on the 30th day of June, 1905, while the accuser was a street car conductor in Denver, his wife entered the car where he was employed and called him vile and indecent names in the presence of passengers, greatly to his humiliation; and that in 1907 she remained away all night in the month of October; that the same thing oc:curred in September, October, Novembel' and December, 1908, and that she frequently stated that she had not the least affection or regal'd for her husband and desired a man possessed of more wealth than her hnsband. If these statements, which were sworn to by Brother Goorman, were true we can not see how it can be e1aimed that Brother Traxler, who did not ,'appeat; upon the scene with attentions to Mrs until .June, lH09, could be guilty of the alienation of her affections from her husband. The evidence showed that a second suit for divorce was filed .by Brother Goorman, but was dismissed by the court because It appeared that he had made up with his wife and occupied the same room and bed with her about the time that the divorce petition was filed. :. The accused testified that he neyer, at any time, had illicit carnal intercourse with Mrs . As previously stated, Brother Traxler was acquitted by the Lodge. The Junior Warden took an appeal, stating as he did so, that it \\'as taken because he was ordered by the Grand Master to tal,e such appeal. It would seem that there are two principal complaints conceming the路 a~tion of the Worshi'pful 'Master in the conduct of the trial in the Lodge.-'路 Two oi' tli~ee witnesses were called and failed to respond and the att.orneYfor the accused complained that these :\Iasons had been summoned and failed to respond to the summons; he stated also that he did not ask a continuanc~

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on that ground and, furthermore, it would have been too late at that time for him to ask it, even if he had done so, because he had answered ready for trial and in the midst of the trial he could not for the first time complain that he was not ready. The most serious complaint was in regard to the exclusion of the deposItion of Mrs. . ,., Her deposition was 'taken before a commission consli>ting of three members of the Lodge, appointed by the Worshipful Master for that purpose. She was sworn by a notary public and her testimony was taken down in shorthand and written out on a typewriter and the notai'y cel'Ufies that he made repeated efforts to get her to sign the deposition, but she positively refused to sign it. The deposition was excluded on the ground tha t it was not signed, We think the ruling of the Worshipful Master on that point was correct beyond any doubt, for the Masonic law l'equires such depositions to be signed, and that is just路 as much a requirement as is the administering of the oath, or any other step in connection with the taking of the evidence. But, in the interest of justice, we have cal'efully read the deposition of Mrs. .,., not desiring that justice should be defeated on a mere technicality if there was any way to avoid It. The reading of her deposition has convinced me as fully as any other evidence in the case that the action of the Lodge, in acquitting Brother Traxler, was just and fair. From beginning to end it appears that her motive is spite against Brother Traxler for turning her down as he did. She testifies that she had told Brother Traxler that she was a married woman and that her husband was a Master Mason. She testified to the various presents given her by Brother Traxler and to various meeting!'; with him, but positively denied any improper relations with him at any time. She testified that relations between them were broken off about November or December, 1909, but gave no reason fOl' it unless it be the telephone message sent by her husband. Hel' testimony is venomous, spiteful and vicious. Her failing and refusing to sign the deposition is strong evidence to our mind of the untruthfulness of many statements contained therein, such, for example, as the statement that she had long known Brother Traxler 'and that he Imew her as a married 路woman. If these statements were true, there w~s every reason why she should sign the deposition, and no reason why she should refuse. We are, therefol'e, satisfied that even if her deposition 'had been admissible -which it was not, and if the Worshipful Master had commlted error in excluding it--a retrial of the case would bring about the same result, namely, the acquittal of the accused. 'We neglected to touch upon the other three chal'ges, the one which we have discussed bearing solely upon the alleged breaking up of the home of the accuser and the alienation of his wife's affections. Specifieation 2 in the charge alleged that on certain dates the accused showered presents upon ..... , .. ,... What has been said in disc~ssing the first specification practically disposes of this', for if, as we believe to be the fact, Brothel' Traxier did not lmow that. was the wife of a Master Mason, but believed her to be a single woman, it was certainly DO offense for him to make her any number of presents. And indeed we al'e satisfied t.hat even if Brother TI'axler had known that he was giving these presents to a married woman, that fact alone would not justify his expulsion fl'om any oi路ganization. The gifts were of a harmless character, only three' or four in number, consisting of little pieces of bric-a-brac.

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Specification 3 charges that Brother Traxler swore falsely at the taking of depositions and at the trial of the divorce suit of August Goorman vs. Mary Goorman, in that he swore that he never knew' before June, 1909. This is practically a charge of the crime of perjury. To convict a Master Mason of so serious a crime the proof should be clear, convincing and overwhelm"ing. Such proof is not found in this record and we are convineed that the weIght of the evidence on that point is in favor of Brother Traxler. _ SpecIfication 4 charges Brother Traxler with having used certaIn MasonIc expressions in the presence of which, when repeated, gl'eatIy shocked Brother Gool'man. There is a total absence in the entIre record of any evidence tending to prove the improper use of any expression by Brother Traxler bearing upon the subject of Fl'eem~sonry which would In any way be improper. The only two expressIons cited by Brother Goorman are "on. the lever' and ~'on the square." These two expressions in no way tend to reveal any secret of Freemasonry. They are expressions in common use and may be heard daily by those who have never talked to Freemasons regal'ding l!'reemasonry. "That Brother Goorman said about Mrs having learned those expressions from Brother Traxler is purely hearsay and should not be consIdered. The action of the Lodge in a(;quitting Brother Traxler on each and every specification of the charge seems to be entirely just and right, and we therefore recommend that the judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. XIII. JOSEPH

H. LACKAY, Complainant, V8,

JOSEPH

GERNHARDT,

Defendant.

STATEMENT. This case orIginated In George Washington TAdge, No.9. The charges. were preferred by Joseph H. Lackay, and are as foHows: Specification No.1-That said Brother Joseph D. Gernhardt did on or' about the 19th day of February, 1910, the 20th day of March,' 1910, the 11tb. day of April, 1910, the 10th day of June, 1910, and the 19th day of September, 1910, and on various other dates and days between the first day of January and the 27th day of September, 1910, write certain letters to a woman in San Antonio, Texas, who ,was referred to in saId letters as "Jennie," and as "My dear darling wife," "My dear wife and sweetheart," and did refer in said letters to the person to whom said lettet路s were addressed in endearingterms, showIng an improper association with said per'son, all of said conduct In carrying on said correspondence with said person being improper, the said Brother Joseph D. Gernhardt being a married man, having a wife living in St. Louis, and said letters being written to said "Jennie" without the knowledge or consent of his said wife, Sadie M. Gernhardt, all in violation of his duty as the husband of Sadie M. Gernhardt, and In violation of- his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the MasonIc Fraternity. Specification No. ~That said Brothet' Joseph D. Gernhardt did between the路 first day of August, 1909, and the路 first day of June, 1910, on varIous occasions, improperly associate with a woman by the name of , known also as , and on numerous occasions between said dates was seeD.

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in the company of saId , when his actions and conduct were improper路 and unbecomIng to a married man, the saId Brother Joseph D. Gernhardt being at that time a marrIed man, having a wIfe living in St. Louis, all in violation of his duty as a Mason and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Specification No. 3.-That saId Brother Joseph D.. Gernhardt dId on or about the 15th day of March,. 1910, leave the City of St. LouIs and return to San Antonio, Texas, where a woman by the name of , alsoknown as , lIved, and did after said date and for a long time prior to said time, fall to properly support and maintain his wIfe, Sadie M. Gp.rnhardt, and falled to correspond or communicate with his wife, Sadie M. Gernhardt, or to give her the attention which she deserved as hIs wife, all in vIolation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Specification No.".r-That said Brother Joseph D. Gernhardt, between the 15th day of July, 1909, and the 2d day of May, 1910, offered to hIs wife, Sadie M. Gernhardt, 'such Indignities as to render her condition intolerable, and that by reason of said indignities Sadie M. Gernhardt was compelled tOo file a petition In the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, settIng out therein the indignities offered by the said Brother Joseph D. Gernhardt. which petition was .filed In the CircuIt Court of the City of St. Louis by Sadie M. Gernhardt, and assigned to Division NO.1 of the Circuit Court of thp. City of St. Louis, being Cause No. 65903; that thereafter, and on the 8th day of February, 1911, said cause was tried in DIvision No. 1 of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, and on the 13th day of February, 191], the court beIng satisfied that the plaintiff was the innocent and injured party and entitled to the relief prayed for in her petition, dId order, adjudge and decree that she be absolutely and forever dIvorced from the bonds of matrimony exIsting between her and said defendant, the conduct with whIch the defendant was charged being by said action of the court granting saId decree, found to exist, and the acts with which said defendant was charged' , being in vIolatIon of his duty as a Mason and to the scandal and disgrace路 of the Masonic Fraternity. Due service was had on the accused, and the cause set路 down for trIal on April 25th, 1911. The accused is a traveling salesman, and was tem路 porarily located at San AntonIo, Texas, at the time the charges were filed. He acknowledged receipt of notice and pleaded "not guilty" to the specifications, and Informed the Lodge by letter that he had retaIned an attorney to defend him, and that all further communications should be addressed to him at Box No. 443, San Antonio, Texas. Accused also notified the Lodge that it would be impossIble for him to prepare for trial by April 25th, and requested that the case be continued until September, and, in the meantime, asked for a dimit; but the charges had been preferred before the request for dimit was presented to the Lodge. The accused further stated In hIs letter, which is In evidence and a part of the record, that he desired to be present at the trial, and to take some depositions. The prosecution served notice on both the accused and his. .attorney, that deposItions would be taken in the CIty of St. Louis on the 13th day of April, 1911, and the depositions were taken in accordance wIth the notice; but neither the accused nor his attorney appeared at the takingof the depositions. The secretary of the Lodge then wrote the following:

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letter, and 'addressed it to the accused exactly as directed by the accused, in a previous letter to the路 secretary: . "ST. LoUIS, Mo., April 21, 1911"Jos. D.Gernhardt, Box 443, San Antonio, Tex.:

"DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-Replying to yours of April 12th which I have submitted to the Worshipful Master; he路 has instructed me to inform ,you that because of your acknowledged inability to procure a lawyer and give him proper time to prepare your case so that same could be presented, preserving all of your interests on April 25th, he wlll on Tuesday, April 25th, at a regular communication of this Lodge, and the time when the trial was to have been had, cause to be entered upon the records, hIs decision to postpone the hearing of the charges against you, until Tuesday, June 20th, 1911, at 7 :30 P. M. sharp. "He also directs me to inform you that he considers this ample time for you to procure a lawyer and take the necessary depositions of which you speak in yours of April 12th, so that there may be no mistake in relation to the date, I will again repeat it, Tuesday, .lune 20th, 7 :30 P. M. sharp, a trial will be had and all evidence heard in the case of the charges preferred against you, for gross unmasonic conduct perferred against you by .Brother J. H. Lackay. "You wlll take due notice, and govern yourself accordingly. I would thank rou for a written acknowledgment of the receipt of this letter. "With best wishes, I am "Yours fraternally, "(SIgned) W. L. REYNOLDS." Which letter, after having been forwarded to several dltrerent postoffices, was finally returned to the secretary of the Lodge and stamped "uncalled for." When this letter was returned to the Lodge. "unclaimed" is not clear from the record. As outlined In the letter addressed to the accused, under date of April 25th the Lodge did continue the hearing of the case until Tuesday, June 20th, at which time, the case was called for trial and the prosecution announced ready; but the accused was not present either in person or by attorney. and thereupon the Worshipful Master appointed an attorney for the accused and proceeded with the trial. The testimony consists of the deposition of the wife of the accused and also his mother-in-law, as well as the depositions of two women who live in San Antonio. Texas, also the pleadings and all' of the testimony gIven in a certain suit brought by the wife of the accused in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, in which she asked for and was granted a decree of. divorce, and also several letters and telegrams signed by the accused. At the conclusion of the evidence a ballot was had without argument, with the result that the accused was found guilty on Specification No.1 by a vote of 99 f:uilty and 7 not guilty; on Specification No.2, the vote was 97 guilty. 8 not guilty. The ballot on the third s.peclfication was exactly the same, and the result of the fourth specification was 90 guilty, 12 not guilty; and th~reupon, the WOl路shipful Mastel' announced that the accused had been found guilty on each of the four specifications, and that the Lodge would proceed to vote on the punishment. The result of the b:illot for expulsion was 86 "yes," and 21 "no," and, thereupon; the Worshipful Master announced that the accused, Brother GernIlardi, was expelled from all of the l'ights and privileges of Freemasonry.

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In due time, and in proper form, the accused perfected his appeal to this Grand Body, and as grounds for his appeai alleges the following: "I, Joseph D. Gernhardt, a Master Mason and member of George 'Washington Lodge, No.9, do declare upon my honor as a Mason that I feel materially aggrieved by your decision in the case of Joseph D. Gernhardt, and for a rebearing of the case, and to the end that justice may be done in the matter, do take an appeal to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge for the following reasons: "11'irst. Because you erred in refusing to grant a continuance to appelÂˇ lant until, September 1, 1911, as set forth in appellant's letter of April 12, 1911, to l\{r. W. L. Reynolds, secretary of George Washington Lodge, No.9. "Second. Because appellant received no notice or information of the second setting of said trial. "Third. Because appellant had no opportunity to be present or to be heard at the trial of said case, or to summon or take testimony of witnesses in his behalf. "Fourth. Because he had no notice or information of the taking of depositions in behalf of the accuser in order to be represented at the same. "Fifth. Because the proceedings were ex-parte and without notice to appellant. "Sixth. Because he has a meritorious defense." DECISION. This case is properly before us and must be considered on its merits. It deals with the general question of infidelity of the husband to the wife. 'l.'hr-re is a great mass of testimony before us, including all the proceedings and testimony in the divorce case, from which the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis found that the wife was entitled to a decree of absolute divorce, thus showing that she was both the innocent and the injured party. But by far the most incriminating evidence in this record is the telegrams and letters which were sent by the accused prior to the time that the divorce was granted to his wife. to a' woman in San Antonio, Texas. These letters are so disreputable and immoral that we don't wish to pollute the record by discussing them In detail. All of the evidence establishes beyond the question of a doubt that the accused is guilty as charged in the several specifications, of gross unmasonic conduct... Refel'ring now to the grounds alleged as error in the trial and which we are compelled to review: 1. The first ground alleged is that it was error for the Lodge to refuse to grant a continuance to 'appellant until September 1, '1911. This ground must obviOUsly be overruled, for it ,would certainly be unreasonable to send this case, or any other case, back to a Lodge for a new trial, simply because thr- accused was not given as, much' time to prepare, or" rather, was not permitted to enjoy as much delay in the trial as he requested. The case was originally set for, trial April 25th, and at the request of the accused, continued to June 20th, thus giving' the accused practicaliy two months beyond ,'the first setting in.. which to,pl'epare for trial. .â&#x20AC;˘ These cases can not be tried, without great expense to the Lodge, and should not be reversed for trivial reasons, and, therefore, the' fir'st ground alleged as error is overruled. 2. The'second gro'und alleged as -error is that the appellant' received no notice or information of':.tbe seco'nd setting. ~f the said trial. This ground at first .blush seems to have'some merit; but on more mature consideration we arc satisf!ed that' thi~Âˇground ~or revel'sal should be overruled also, for .~.

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the reason that if the accused or his attorney had either one been present on the occasion when the case was set for trial originally, they would have learned of the postponement, and, In the second place, because it was continued at the request of the accused, and he was so notified at the place and in the manner which he directed, of the time to which it had been continued, and after the. accused had been properly served and filed his answer and then ,requested a continuance, and stated that he should be addressed at a certain postoffice box, in the town of' San Antonio, Texas, we feel that the Lodge fulfilled its entire duty to the accused when the secretary of the Lodge wrote him at that address of the action of the Lodge in continuing the case at his request. to June 20th; and during these two months neither the accused nor his attorney made any inquiry as to what had become of the case. This ground, for reversal is overruled. 3. The third ground alleged as error is that the appellant had' no opportunity to be present or to be heard at the trial of the case or to summons or take the testimony of witnesses in his behalf. This ground is very largely covered by what we have said in the previous paragraph; but iv addition thereto, we will add that it can not be sustained for the reason that he did have ampie time in which to take testimony, and he or his attorney should have and could have been present' at the original hearing, also at the taking of depositions, notice of which was duly served on each of them. The accused was prevented from being at the trial, not on account of sickness or any physical, Infirmity, but for business reasons only he found it inconvenient to be in St. Louis at that time, and in matters of th'is kind the business Inconvenience of the wrongdoer ought not to override the best. interests and convenience of the Lodge, and, therefore, this ground for appeal is also overruled. 4. The fourth ground alleged for appeal is because the accused had nO notice or' information of the taking of depositions in behalf of the accuser, In order to be represented at the same. This ground has no merit whatever, because the record discloses that both the accused and his attorney were properly notified of the time and place where the depositions would be taken, and were taken in behalf of the prosecution and also that the accused was In St. Louis the day before the depositions were taken. 5. The fifth ground alleged for reversai Is because the proceedings were ex parte, and without notice to the appellant. For the reasons above stated there is no merit in this contention, because the proceedings were not ex parte and without notice ;. but, on the contrary, were with due notice to the accused. 6, The sixth artd last reason alleged for reversal is because the defendant has a meritorious defense. ,This ground would have great weight with us if we believed it; but the testimony in this case, and especially the telegram and letters In the handwriting and signed by the accused himself, so o"erwhelmlngly establish, his guilt and immoral conduct, that no amount of testimony, whether offered by the accused or the woman with whom he con'sorted, or any other number'of witnesses, could satisfy us of his innocence, or that he had any meritorious. defense to these .charges, and, therefore, this ground is also overruled. . '.' For the reasons above stated, we reconim:Qd that the action of the Lodge in expelling Brother Gernh~rdt be affirmed. â&#x20AC;˘

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XIV.

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HILDRETH, V8.

W. M. 'W ALLIJS'GFORD,

STATEMENT. This case comes from Carthage Lodge, No. 197. Stated in brief, it is as follows: On the 20th day of September, 1911, a letter was addressed to the M. W. 'Grand Master by R. W. Bro. J. C. Hildreth, District Deputy Grand Master for that District, stating that a personal difference had arisen between him :and W. Bro. Willis M. Wallingford, the present Worshipful Master of Carthage Lodge, and requesting that the matter be given the attentlon of the M. W. Grand Master. After proper inquiry it appears that the W. M. Grand Master, under date -of September 23, 1911, suspended Brother WaJlingfordas Master of his Lodge, and directed him to appear before this Grand Lodge for trial on the 26th day of September, 1911. At the time indicated, at the request of the M. W. Grand Master, the -cause was referred to your Committee on Appeals and Grievances, and upon the 27th day of September, came before the committee the accused, R. W. Bro. Hildr.eth, and the witnesses directed by the committee to appear. After a full inquiry into the circumstances of the case, It appeared that both Brothers on the occasion of the diffiCUlty lost their tempers and had ~aid and done things for which they were sorry, and for which they expressed their regret to your committee, shook hands, and on their Masonic honor promised In the future to refrain from any similar conduCt. During the hearing it developed that it had been the custom for some time past for the members of the Lodge In question to assemble in the ante-rooms of the lodge room and engage in the playing of cards; and that certain cumors had been circulated that there had been gambling in connection with these games; and that card playing had been IndUlged in on Sundays. , Both the Worshipful Master and R. W. Bro. Hildreth disclaimed any knowledge of gambling, and Bro. Wallingford stated that if there had been -card playing on Sundays, he was not aware of it. Both the Brothers impressed the committee with their frank and straightforward statements respecting the matters inquired into, and the condition -of the Lodge in general. DECISION. Your committee is of the opinion that while W. Bro. Wallingford may have been at fault In his conduct towards the accuser, and possibly somewhat neglectful of his duties as Master of the Lodge, yet your committee is also of the opinion that the accuser In his zeal in the performance of his duties, was also not without fault; and after full consideration, your committee is of the further opiJlion that the interests of the Lodge and of Freemasonry do not require further punishment of the accused, and therefore recommends that the charges against him' be dismissed and that he be fully restored to all -of the rights and duties, not only of a Master Mason, but also those of Worshipful Master of Carthage Lodge, No. 197. ' Your committee would further recommend that the practice referred to respecting the playing of cards In or about lodge rooms or the ante-rooms In connection therewith, ShOUld be hereafter discontinued, and is decidedly of the opinion that such a use is unmasonic and a desecration of any building dedicated to Masonic uses and purposes; and your committee further recom-

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mends that the secretary of the Lodge in question be directed to read a copy of this opinion in open lodge at the next regular meeting; notice 'of tbe reading of such notice t.o be given at once.

xv. HOSE H1LL LODGE, No.

550, A. F. &

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V8.

ROSCOE

BmNENSTOK.

STA'l'EMENT. This case originated in Rose Hi)) Lodge, located in St. Louis. 'l'he charge contained four specifications, all of whicb were very simliar, and it will be necessary to set out only tbe fourth specification for the reason that it is fulIer and contains all tbat is set out in the otber three. Specification No.4 is as follows: ~rbat said Brother Roscoe C. Bienenstok being tben and there a Master Mason, did on and about June 25th, 1910, in tbe City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Missouri, procure one o' o' . a femaie of tender years, to-wit, of the age of 18 years, and of cbaste character and virtuous conduct, to ride in an automobile with him, said Brothel' Roscoe C. Bienenstok, and ~ther persons: that in the course of said ride said Brother Roscoe C. Bienenstok did so conduct himself in the presence of said . ~ in a .iewd and lascivious manner toward , another female in the party, and did make such leWd and lascivious remarks and statements in the hearing of said , to-wit, "We are going to the cbicken farm, and you girls will be lucky to get borne in tbe morning" (language here set out is regarded as too vile to be incorporated in this record) ; that the said was thp.reby reasonably caused to believe and dId believe and fear tbat she, said .......... , was in danger of having her chastity violated and her person defiled, and, as a consequence of the aforesaid actions and remarks of said Brothel' Roscoe C. Bienenstok, and because of said ..... ;.... bellef and fear as aforesaid, said demanded that said automobile be stopped, and that she be permitted to escape therefloom, which demand being ignored, fSaid : o' was caused thereby to jump out of said automobile wblIe the same was in rapid motion and she thereby sustained many serious and • permanent injuries, all because of the unmasonic conduct, actions and statements of said Brother Roscoe C. Bienenstok as aforesaid and against the principles of Freemasonry. A great mass of testimony was taken before the Lodge which it is wholly unnecessary for us to discuss in detail. At the conclusion of the triai the accused was acquitted by a vote of 27 gullty and 50 not guilty. The automobile ride resulted from a most casual meeting between the accused and these girls on a down-town street corner. 'l'he entire episode might well be denominated "a joy ride." in wbich neither the accused nor the girls were wholly blameless. The action of· the girls does not commend itself to us, and the action of the accused meets with our heartiest disapproval. The entire episode fairly reeks with morai turpitude, and Is nothing mOl'e than what started out to be'a lark for everybody concerned, wbicb turned out more seriously than bad been anticipated by anyone. 0

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pos€d to give a much broader construction to the language of the charge and to view the situation from the standpoint of justice to everybody concerned, in the light of all the testimony. And realizing that it Is a great expense to the trial Lodge to reverse these cases, and remand them for a new trial, and especially is this true in cases like this one, where the accused ,has been acquitted by the trial Lodge, and especially where the testimony is so contradictOl'y as in. this case; and since we feel that the conduct of Brother , Blenenstok should not only be condemned, but that he should be punished for his immoral conduct, therefore. we recommend that Brother Roscoe C. Bienenstok be suspended from all the rights and privileges of a Freemason for a period of one year from the date hereof. AMENDED. It was moved that the decision of the committee be amended so as to

read, "That the accused shall be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry," and the report of the committee, thus amended, was adopted. We hereby approve of each and everyone of the foregoing decisions, F'l'aternally SUbmitted, JOSEPH S. McINTYRE, U. A, HOnSE, WM. T. JAMISON, THOMAS F. HURb, .JOHN M. CARNAHAN, AKTHONY F'.. ITTNER, ,W. R. GI<:NTRY, Oo->nmittee,

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

R. VV. Bro. James A. Boone, Chairman, presented and'read the report of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, which was adopted and ordered printed, as follows: To the Most WorShipful Grand Lodge of Missouri:

Yom' Committee on Lodges U. D.' submit the following report: Eight Dispensations were granted during the year as follows: Wellston, at Wellston, in St. Louis County, becember 16, 1910. Fairview. at Fairview, In Newton County, ,January 5, i911. Mokane, at Mokane, Callaway County, February 9, 1911. Mt. Washington, at Mt. 'Washington, Jackson County, March 7, 1911. Chaffee, at Chaffee, in Scott County, June 12, 1911. Swope Park, at Kansas City, Jackson County, June 16, 1911. Marion, at Mercer, in Mercer County, 'June 1(I, Hill. Grand View,' at Grand View, Jackson County, June 23, 1911. 'Ve have examined the records of all these Lodges, and with the exception of Chaffee Lodge,. whose record, appears to be well kept, showing a high degree of efficiency III its officers, they are all subject to criticism', We feel it only proper to call attention to the loose and inaccurate methods of procedure disclosed by the records of the conduct of the business of these Lodges. In many instances there is observed a failure tl) follow well established precedents and flagrant violations of the rules of the Order, and, if the minutes, properly attest the fact, a reprehensible course in the

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conduct of the business of the Lodges in special and regular communications by their presiding. officers. Doubtless in many cases the fault is that of the Secretary in recording the procedure, but if so, then the Lodge is at fault for failure to correct the record of its transactions. Our Ancient Landmarks, we submit are, in this respect, so well established and the importance of a dean, concise and orderly record of proceedings so much desired, that, while approving with one exception hereafter noted, of the conduct of these Lodges, we are encouraged to add the word of censure in order that the olIicers may be impr.essed with the impol路tance of the minutes of these Lodge meetings as evidencing a standard of proficiency and as attesting worthiness of recogni路 tion by the Grand Body. We cite the following instances of infraction of proper Lodge procedure: The majority of them fail to record the receipts of the Lodge; several report the result of the committee's investigation of the character of candidates, which ;s contrary to Section 104, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. The records fall to show that the proficieney of the candidates was voted upon, and some fail to disclose that committees on investigation of candidates made report. Nearly all of them fail to show that the Lodge passed from a higher to a lower degl'ee when conferring degrees out of regular order; or, if they did properly pass wlthou't closing in the higher, that they failed to resume and close on the higher degree. There are many other errors too numerous to mention, but doubtless most of them are, as heretofore stated, attributable to the carelessnet's of se<'retal'ies. Work was done by the Lodges as follows: Initiated SG, passed 70, raised 63, affiliated 12, and the total membership of 263. \Ve desire to call attention to Swope Park Lt>dge: Testimony elicited with reference to this Lodge amply supports the recommendation that a charter be granted, but upon the condition that the name of the Lodge be changed to "Park Lodge," and that work be resumed in its own quarters only after same shall have been duly inspected and accepted as propel'1y suited to Masonic Lodge purposes by the District Deputy Grand Master in that Jurisdiction. ,WELLSTON. Exceptional and apparently. most commendable progress has been enjoyed by this Lodge since its institution, and we recommend that a chartei' be granted. We must, however, criticise the unfinished and somewhat disorderly recording of the proceedings .and call the attention路 of the officers, present and future, to the provisions of the Grand Lodge Constitution relatiVe to waivers of jurisdiction and the reception of petitions for Degrees under the concurrent jurisdiction rule. We observe how this Lodge' has on receipt of petitions for Degrees where the rule appIled; instructed the secretary to ask for waivers and at the same meeting and in the same resolution recited the fact of appointment of the committee of investigation. This is not permissible (see Section 176). Committees may only be appointed when jurisdiction of the applicant has attached by waiver of those Lodges having con~ currentl rights. In addition, the minutes fail to record the fact of granting of waivers, though we assume documentary evidence thereof is in every instance on file with the secretary, before the committee's report is received or the ballot spread.

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FAIRVIEW. This Lodge seems to have done sufficient work, and, were its records in proper condition, we might recommend a charter; but it is only from the records that are produced before it that the committee must form its conclusions. It-is imp~ssible from the records of this Lodge to determine whether the wOl'k was done right or whether the secretary failed to properly record it. The vital errors al'e so numerous that to enumerate them would unwarrantably prolong this report. Suffice to say that they occur at almost every meeting, and an inspection by the Deputy for that District will not fail to disclose them. 'We regret that we can not recommend a charter to this Lodge at this time, but in order that the high standard of proficiency which exists in this Jul'isdiction may be maintained and, as we think, for the future welfare of this Lodge, we recommend that it be continued Under Dispensation until the next session of this Grand Lodge. ' MARION. We note the names of Brother O. A. Moore and L. M. Elsey in the report of this Lodge. On investigation we find that their names were inadvertently omitted in the Dispensation; they are now members of the Lodge and we recommend that their names be included in the charter. With the exception of Fairview Lodge U. D. we recommend that charters be' granted to these Lodges with the conditions hereinbefore referred to in the case of Swope Park. Fraternally sUbmitted, JAS. A. BOONE, S. K BAER, L. L. ATWOOD, L. E. RIDDLE, A. J. HOCHLAND, J. P. TUCKER, A. P. RICHARDSON,

REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON NEW MASONIC DISTRICT No. 59.

Brother T. D. Boatright, report, which was adopted:

Ch~irman,

made the following

To the Gi-and Lodge, .4.ncient Free and Accepted Masons Of the state of Missouri:

"路路e, the committee, appointed to take up the resolution from the Twentysecond Masonic District relative tt) separating. the conn try Lodges from the city Lodges, thereby creating a new District to be known as District No. 59, beg to make the following report: 'in the Twenty-second Distl'lct there are seventeen Chartered Lodges. all of which have expressed their desires. In view of the fact that sixteen of the Chal路tered Lodges in this District al'e in favor of establishing a new District consisting of the Lodges outside of the boundary of Kansas City, Mo., we, your Committee, recommend

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the division of the 'l.'wenty-second District In accordance with the niaj~rlty resolution as submitted. . ) Respectfully sUbmitted, T. D.BOATRIGHT, G. W. MILLER, C. F. MEYER. li~ROM

COUNTRY LODGES.

To the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons:

We respectfully petition for the establishment of a separate Masonic District of eastern Jackson County. We believe that R. W. Bro. Leon Thalman, our present District Deputy Grand Master, will approve of this request. WHI<JREAS, It Is Inconvenient for the District Deputy Grand Master and the District Lecturer of the Twenty-second Masonic District of Missouri, to visit the Lodges in their Dlstr!ct on account of the large number thereof; be It Resolved, That hereafter eastern Jackson County shall constitute a Masonic District, to be known as the Fifty-ninth Masonic District of the State of Missouri. Respectfully submitted, INDEPENDENCE LODGE, No. 76, By MacDonald Harris, W. M. McDONALD LODGE, No. 324, By Herbert M. Fletcher, W. M. BLUE SPRINGS LODGE, No. 337, By E. A. Ford, W. M. RAYTOWN LODGE, No. 391, By Wm. F. Hall, W. M. CHRISTIAN LODGE, No. 392, . By' W. B. Hudson, W. M. BUCKNER LODGE, No 501, By Rex Hedrick, W.路 M. MT. WASHINGTON LODGE, U. D., By William L. Glllmor, W. M. FROM KANSAS CITY LODGES. To the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons:

WHEREAS, Jackson County now has seventeen Lodges operating undel' Charters from the Grand Lodge and three Lodges under Dispensation; and . WHEREAS, It Is Inconvenient for the District Deputy Grand Mast{~r and the District Lecturer of ,the Twenty-second Masonic District of Missouri, to visit the TAdges in their Distl"ict on account of the large number thereof; be it Known, That we, the undersigned, ~ndorse the. petition fol' the establishment of a new Masonic District for the eastern half of Jackson County, to be known as the Fifty-ninth Masonic District of the State of Missouri, and to be composed of the following named Lodges: Independence Lodge, No. 76; Summit Lodge, No. 263; McDonald Lodge, No. 324; Blue Springs.

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Lodge, No. 337; Raytown Lodge, I No. 391.; Christian Lodge, No. 392; Buckner Lodge, No. 501; l\:It. Washington Lodge, U. D. Respectfully submitted, . . Leon Thalman, D. 'D. G. M. Clarence H. Cheney, D. L. HEROINE LODGE, No. 104, Nelson M. Lynde, W. M. ALBER'r' PIKE LODGE, No 219, P. B. S. Peters, W. M. KANSAS CITY LODGE, No. 220, S. W. Benedict, W. M. 'l'EMPLE LODGE, No. 299, Alfred D. Ludlow, W. M. RURAL LODGE, NO. 316, Louis E. Riddle, W. M. WES'l'PORT LODGE, No. 340, Albert J. Hochland, '''". M. IVANHOE LODGE, No. 446, Dayid B. WilIoclt, W. M. GATE CITY LODGE, No. 522. Thos. H. Snell, W. M. SOUTH GA'l'E LODGE, No 547, Eo Dawson, W. M. YORK LODGE, No. 563, Sanford M. Daniels. W. M.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

R. W.Bro. Wm. E. Hoke, Chainnan, presented and read the report of the Committee on Credentials, which was adopted as follows: To the M08t Wor8hipfuZ Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted MMona of the state of MiB80Uri:

Your Committee on Credentials submits the following report: Lodges represented " i" ••••••••••••••••••••.•• " Worshipful Masters 291 Proxies. . . . .. 80 Senior Wardens ,. 81 Proxies. . . . .. 23 Junior Wardens '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 67 Proxies .... " 13

423

Total Lodge Representatives 439 Proxies 116 555 Grand Lodge Officers............................................. 18 Past Grand Masters.............................................. 19 Grand Representatives.·........................................... 12 District Dep11ty GraIid Masters ; !.... 46 District Lecturers................................................ 54 Past Masters.................................................... 330 Grand total attendance

1,034 Respectfully sUbmitted, WM, E. HOKE, FRAZER P. GIBBS, J. W. SKELLY, W. H. BULL. F. E ..DIEKNEITE, .

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Proceedings of the REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PAY ROLL.

W. Bro. Walter R. Shrodes, Chairman, presented the foHowing report of Committee on Mileage and Per Diem, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri:

Your Committee on Pa.y Roll at this session of the Grand Lodge begs to report that the allowances for mileage and per diem have been distributed as follows: Grand Lodge Officers $ 350 30 Past Grand Masters . 345 45 District Deputy Grand Masters . 876 00 District Lecturers . 188 85 Committees . 357 40 Lodges Under Dispensation . 104 85 Representatives of Chartered Lodges . 6,340 90 '1'otal

$8,563 75

Fraternally submitted, ROY J. CURFMAN, A. J. HARIG, M. L. HOWARD, MILgAGl~

. W. R. SHRODES, W. ,\r. MARTIN, J. S. TAYLOR.

AND PEn. DIEM, SESSION ] 911. GRAND OFFICERS.

C. C. Bigger $21 A. A. Johnson 23 Jacob Lampert............. 9 Van F. Boor................ 25 John R. Parson............. 9 J. H. Miller 25 C. A. Mosman.............. 27 T. W. Cotton 20 Fred S. Hudson... . . . . . . . . .. 22

60 30 00 GO 00 60 20 10 50

Percy A. Budd $25 Edw. Higbee 21 J. W. Bingham 23 Geo. ~I. Sargent 25 .T. R. McLachlan 20 J. C. Garrell............... 9 F. R. Jesse 15 W. A. Clark................ 16 .Tohn W. Owen............. 9

60 30 50 60 30 00 60 50 00

PAST GRaND MASTERS.

Xenophon Ryland $22 Wm. F. Kuhn 25 J. T. Short 16 Campbell Wells , .. 27 D. M. Wilson.. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23 E. F. AIl'en. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25 C. H. Briggs , 27 C. C. Woods... .. . . .. .. .. 9 A. S. Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15

10 60 50 30 50 60 20 00 flO

A. l\f. Docket路y R. R. Kreeger.............. .R. F. Stevenson............ A. ftl. Hough Wm. A. Hall............... .T. W. Boyd L. B. Valliant D. A. Jamison.............. W. M. Williams. . . . . . . . . . . ..

~24

05 25 60 9 00 16 50 9 00 27 20 16 50 9 00 16 20

DIs'rRWT OJ<;PUT楼 GUANO MASTERS.

J. M. Doran J. C. Senate D. M. Foster .. :

$21 80 23 50 27 0(1

T. A. Dunn .1. E. Davidson C. F. Meyer

$27 35 26 35 27 30

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Thos. D. Williams $25 E. W. Tayler 21 G. F. Brewington 19 J. E. Thompson............ 16 T. H. Walton.............. 14 G. W. Rucker 20 Clyde M. Hudson........... 18 J. P. Tucker 26 Leon Thalman , . . . . . .. 25 Henry Sinauer............. 23 F. C. Barnhill. 20 W. F. Johnson 19 H. L. Wilson 17 J. E. Reeds U J. W. Powell............... 9 E. A. Fluesmeier...... . . . . .. 12 G. H. Pike · " 12 S. R. Stevenson 9 J. F. Blair 24

flO 00 50 10 70 20 70 00 60 65 35 20 75 50 60 25 2[1 00 95

John Devlin H. L. Hunter H. T. Wright. A. L. McRae .T. T. ~fason R. B. Campbell C. K Pyle J. C. Hildrcth D. B. Farnsworth C. M. Mitchcll G. W. Miller .1. A. Boone ' V. P. Adanls W. W. Martin S. A. Newman \\'". A. Phipps H. N. Lloyd M. K Gumphrey

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$20 30 22 70 19 85

15 60 15 60 25 90 11 70

27 80 23 30 25 15

17 20 19 90 23 70 21 25 27 35

27 60 9 50 18 50

DlSTHlC'l' LECTURERS.

J. H. Holton ............... $21 C. C. l\filler ................ 28 27 C. M. Thomas. R: A. May ........ ......... 14 •

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30 75 20 6:5

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M. E. Schmidt $19 H. II. Finley............... 25 Harry Tamblyn............. 28 Bert S. Lee................ 23

20 60 85 30

CHAIR~rEN OF COMMITTEES.

, William E. Hoke \V. R. Shrodes Eo V. Kyte Wm. Southern, Jr

$ 9 00 34 60 ·.. 9 00 24 80

Louis F. I'''. F. W. F. D.

Moilel· $ 9 Wm. Krcnning........ 9 Smith 17 Gildersleeve.......... 9

00 00 10 00

ME:llBERS OF C01lUUTTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

Joseph S. MeIn tyre ' $24 W. R. Gentry , 24 A. F. Ittncr 24 Thos. F. Hurd............. 33

00 00 00 85

J. M. Carnahan Wm. '1'. •Jamison U. A. House

'.$35 10 40 60 3635

MEMBERS OJ<' AUDITING CO.\lMl'I'TEE.

C. L. Alexander

$9 00

.Jules.r. Wehrli

$9 00

/' LODGES

UNDER DISPENSATION.

, Wellston, N .•J. Seibel, .JI· $ 9 Mt. Washington, W. L. GilImor 25 Chaffee, W. O. Finney.......................................... 17 'Marion, Clarence Cunningham : 27 Swope Park, W. S. Pryor : 25 No.

lo 2. 3. 4.

LODGE. Missouri Meridian Beacon .. : Howard

REPRESENTA'.rIVE. W. J. L. C.

E. Atkins L. Ziegenhein F. KiI·by A. Smith

00 60 65 00 60

PAID.

$ . . .

9 00 9 00 9 00 18 00

132 No. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

12. 13. 15.

16. 17.

18. 20. 21. 22.

24. 25. 26. 28. 29.

.30. 3l. 32.

33. 34. 35. 36. 39. 40. 41. 43.

44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51.

52. 55. 56. 57. 59. 60. 62. 63. 64. 67. 68. 69.

70.

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REPRESENTATIVE.

PAID.

23 ~1(\ United Alex l\felton $ . 19 80 Ark ........•.•••...• Vir. A. Hendron · . O'Sulllvan ....•...... G. T. Leeper ...•.................. 13 75 Williamsburg G. W. Dutton . 5 75 E. McQuillin . Geo. Washington 9 00 Agency W. H. Jones . 16 50 Tyro Edw. Drew , 13 85 RIsing Sun ..........•Tohn Knighton , . 20 25 Western Star 1. J. Vogelsang . 17 50 Memphis . ' W. A. Tucker . 21 80 12 25 Clarksville : W. E. '.raylor . 17 10 Palmyra ........•.... T. M. Barbee '" ....• 9 00 St. Louis Harry Simon ............•........ 7 25 Havanna M. Manring ......................• Wellington 1<'. W. Hagenstein ,. 12 50 Wyaconda ..•........ L. \-V. Taylor ..............•....... 11 25 Naphtali L. A. Vireismant~l .......•......... ' 9 00 Ava H. S. Wilson . 18 75 16 20 St. John ......•...... W. H. Blackshaw . Windsor W. Sampson . 17 00 Huntsville W. B. Jackson '. .....•• 18 30 Liberty J. H. Tarrants .•.................. 25 00 Humphreys '\T. T. McGee : . 9 50 16 50 Ralls r. W. Gentry .. '.' . Troy T. H. Middlekamp . 9 60 26.15 Mercer J. H. Mason . ]l) 20 Cooper N. II. Johnson " . DeWitt J. A. Williams . 14 00 Mt. Moriah L. H. Balmer . 9 00 13 75 Bismarck ............•J. D. 'Vood . 16 50 Jefferson F. J. Ott................•......... . 9 75 Fair Play " J. A. Lanning . 10 40 Bonhomme C. L. Shotwell...................•• Wentzville J. F. Bornhopp ...........•....••.. 11 70 Fayette J. W. Heist : ...............•.. 18 60 Fulton F. T. Montgomery . 17 05 Holt A. 'C. Eby ................•..•..•.• 16 00 Xenia ...........•... W. C. Morehouse.......••.......... 16 00 7 75 Livingston R. W. Raines .......•••.....••..... 21 65 'Wakanda W. H. Hutchison.........•......•.. Arrow Rock T. B. Morris......•................ 8 50 Tipton T. P. Carpenter .....•............ , . 8 50 Richmond ..........•. A. 1\L Clark .....................•. ~2 25 Centralia W. H. Carpenter . 16 45 New Bloomfield ....•.. E. R. Hall .........•.............. 17 45 Vincil ..•...•.....••. J. C. Sloan , .•.........••.... 24 95 Cambridge .......•... R. L. Hains .........•......•.•.... 19 70 Monroe .......•...... R. R. 1\:1erriweatber . 14 50 Rocheport ...•.•••... Henry Walters........•••......•... 12 25 22' 85 Kennett ..•...•..••.. L. H. Johnson . Sullivan .........••.. S. H. SUllivan, Sr .......•.•.••..... 13 10 Armstrong ....•...•.. Levi Markland...........••........ 14 75

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1911. ] No.

71. 73. 74.. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 8l. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 89. 90. 93. 94. 95. 97. 98. 99. 100. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 109. 110. l1l. 113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. 123. 126. 127. 129. 13l. 132. 133. 135.

LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

Savannah W. B. Wells $ Eureka ..•..••....... H. L. Mann ....................••. Warren L. W. Hausman . Silex J. B. Brown...•.•............•..•. Independence McDonald Harris . Lebanon .... , .. , .. " . H. W. Smith .....................• St. Joseph ....•...... Claude Madison " .•...........••. Polar Star ..•...•..•• Julius Haller . Bridgeton .........•.. W. L. Adams .......•.............. Central. " '" W. E. McColly ...................• ' Jackson F. D. Bates , . Laclede A. N. Martin ....................•. "Tebster Groves ...• , .. Louis Seals , . MiamI , Z. T. Casebolt ....•............. , .. Brookfield W. C. Atwood . WashIngton .......•.. B. M. Neale ', . Friendship W. E. Walsh . RussellvllIe ,. Edw. Bierent . St. Marks , 1". A. Kage ..................•..... VIenna B. F. Branson . l\{eramee ...•...... '" E. G. Votaw . Bethany , .. C. J. Carter . "'ebster ....•........ C. H. Greer, . l\ft. Vernon A. C. Meye'r . Ash Grove Wm. Richter · . Bloomington ....••... D. F. Burris .............•.......• West VIew .•..•....•. J. C. Snider ,. Heroine N. l\{. Lynde ' , .. , Kirksville ...•.••..... H. E. Gates . Gallatin G. F. HarrIson ......•............. GreenvIlle ......•..... N. G. Wilson .. , . StanbeL'l'y 1.1. E. ~1illeL· . ~{arcus E. P. Francis . Trenton V. E. Dandy . Plattsburg E. C. James .............•....... , . TwiIlght E. C. Hll;wkins " .. , . Laddonia E. J. Shobe ................•..•... Barnes F. A. Hardin . Versailles P. G. Woods . Kingston Geo. Armstrong , . De Soto D. L. Uouggly . Compass D. MeRuer . Erwin G. 'Osterhaus : . Triplett A. O. Greene . Hermann A. J. Stohlmann.:' . Seaman .............• H. P.Maggart . Athens .....•..•• ~ J. W. Agee . Monett ..........•... S. H. Lauderdale , . Potosi 1. F ~ Evans . FarmIngton : c. E. Hickok .............•..•..... Star of the West Wm. Edgar . Braymer , , J. A. NevI tt .

133 PAID.

28 15 14 75

16 50 9 75

24 14 27 9

80 70 20 00

9 95

7 00 14 25 19 85 9 60 12 00 21.25 25 60 22 50 11 50 16 85 11 50 10 60 19 50 12 50 20 00 16 75 14 25 14 75

25 60 21 30 24 05 18 50 26 65 15 50 24 80 17 75 17 75 16 20 17 25 16 75 24 65 11 70 17 50 9 00

12 50 9 75 23 50 26 35

90 25 60 25 18 00

25 10 14 13

134 No.

Proceedings of the LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

137. Delphian ....•....•... A. J. Baskins $ 140. Papinville J. B. Campbell . 141. Amsterdam O. E. Lehnherr . 142. Pleasant Grove •..... J. L. Splllers . 143. Irondale J. B. Robinson . 144. ::\1:odern 'V. 'V. Wood . 145. Latimer J. L. Campbell. . 146. :M:cGee A. F. Gibsl)u . 147. Cass G. E. Cable '.' . ,V. J. Brandon . .149. Lexington 150. Birming A. E. Isaacson . 152. Linn Creek J. 1\:1. Farmer . T. B. Turnbaugh . 153. Bloomfield J. D. Hart . 156. Ashland A. McMichael. . 157. North Star Fred Ellis . 158. Mountain Grove C. E. Bookout . 159. Green City E. II. Hurt . 161. Clifton HlII C. G. IJlrt ., . 163. Occidental 166. Portageville W. H. Carter . M. F. ""rIght . 168. Colony H. C. Lowe , , . 171. Hartford 172. Censer J. G. Howe . B. A. Thornhill . 173. GI'ay Summit Chas. Harris . 174. Sturgeon 'ralbert Taylor . 177. Texas F. H. Edwards . 178. Griswold W. R. Brock . 179. Pride of the West H. E. Blakeman . 183. CalifornIa L. C. Leslie . 184. Morley 185. ChamoIs C. L. Leman . Warren Surber . 186. Morality B. E. Rigger . 188. Hannibal J. W. Polley ' . 189. Zeredatha 190. Putnam A. "'. Widner , . J. E. Lucas . 192. Frankford , G. J. Blain , . 194. Wellsville J. F. McKinney . 195. Bolivar 196. Quitman H. D. McDonald . : W. M. Wallingford . 197. Carthage 198. Allensville A. A .. Hunt . 199. New Hope F. L. Dawson . 202. "'estville :. J. A. RlIey . 203. Brumley D.· G. Wall : . 205. TrlIumina -. W. B. Hupp . 206. Somerset F. B. Carter . 208. ~alisbury R. P. Asbury . 209. Poplar Bluff T. W. Berryman . 210. Unionville •••.....•••• J. N. Brown '.' . 212. Four l\1ile C. D. Bray ' . 213. . Rolla L. H. Brewer . 216. Hale City H. De Bolt................•.......

[Sept. PAID. 16 50

10 25 11 75 14 8 20 17

75 50 50

1::\ 00

24 25 23 65 12 25 17 25

10 75 15 00 16 25 22 75 20 00 16 00 9 00 12 75 6 75 1::\

19 25 6 50 16 90 25 50

7 25 9 18 11 12

10 16 27 20

00 00 50 00 50 20 20 25

4 75 \14 50

25 60 7 50 27 80 12 50 13 10

11 00 11 00 20 15

18 19 19 24

00 15 15 80

19 75 15 60 21 70

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1911. ] No. 217. 218. 219. 220. 22l. 222. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 230. 23l. 232. 233. 235. 236. 237. 239. 241. 242. 243. 244. 246.

247. 249. 250. 254.

255. 259. 260. 26l. 262. 263.

264. 265. 267. 268. 270.

27l. 272. 273.

275. 276. 277. 279. 28l. 282.

283. 284. 286.

287.

LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

Barbee R. L. Wall $ Good Hope .......•... Victor ·Seifert . Albert 'Pike O. P. Bloss . Kansas City S. W. Benedict. .. ~ . Mystic Tie \Y. J. Roberts ......•.............. La Belle ..........•.. Ii'. F. Garrett.....•................ Hamilton C. F. Ridings . Salem ............•.. H. L. Cannon.. , ..•................ Saline J. H. ·Voelkner . Cypress ..............•1. I~. Welsh " . Shelbina ; R. L. Thomas . St. James H. Boisselier .........•..••........ Cardwell J. F. ::'Inlier . Polo G. \V. Downing . Bucklin ...........•.. G. T. Bell . Weatherby .....•..... O. D. Riggs . Sedalia R. 1\1. Johns . La Plata \Y.. H. Ashlock . Hopewell ...........•. R. Black . Palestine C. N. Shapiro . Portland .............•1. S. Cole ' . Keystone J. H. Cranfill , . Middle Fabius M. S. Shanks . Montgomery City W. B. 1':1. Cook , '.' . Neosho .....•........ A. W. Miller . Carroll .........•.• Wm. Traughber . Glensted L. B. Hawks . Butler \Y. W. Ross . Alton R. N. Simpson . Lodge of Love P. O. Sansberry . Mechanicsville 1. H. Dieckman . I.'lorence ...........•.. T. D. Nledergerke . flolden : S. A. 1\furry : . Summit '.' 1\1. W. Alley . Kirbyville ...••....••• A. Barchman . Corinthian •.•••••.•.. T. Hyatt . Aurora F. E. I(napp . Lodge of Truth Paul Conduitte . New Salem A. J. Cannon . Solomon .•.......•••• C. 1\1. Paxson . Granite •...••..•.•••• M. A. McGruder . St. Clair G. H. Daniel , ., . Tranquillity R. W. Hickman . Grand River T. F. Pl·ettyman . Wm. D. Mull' H. H. Simpson . Hogle's Creek •••••..• C. P. Scrivener . Fenton ....•..•...•.. G. B. Bowles . Cosmos ............•• I. Landauer ' . Stockton I • • • • • • • • • F. L. Church . Canopy N. V. H. Walker . Urich ............•... R. E. McDonald : . Craft W. F. Hodges ....................•

135 PAID. 11 9 25 25 9 19 24 16 13 1'2 18 13

75 00 60 60 25 10 05 60 45 50 55 25 11 75 13 50

17 75 8 75

20 30 20 45 14 00 10 45 9 50 9 00 16 50 14 05 27 60 14 50 7 50 25 90

9 00 21 25

8 50 12 00

20 50 21 00 10 00 22 10

9 00 15 12 23 20

75 00

30 :l0

17'50 7 75 21 14 25 10

00 75 00 30

9 00 ]8 50 18 25 14 50 18 35

Proceedings of the

136 1\0.

290. 291. 292. 293. 295. 299. 300. 302. 303. 305. • il06. 307. 308. 309. 310. 31l. 312. 313. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 32l. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326. 327. 330. 331. 333. 335. 336. 337. 340. 34l. 34H. 3-i4.

345. 34'3. 347. 349. 35l. 352. 353. 354. 355. 356. 357.

LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

[Sept. PAID.

Fairmount ......•.... J. B. Culberson $ 11 75 15 25 Edina •..••.•••••.... C. 1\1. Smith.........•....•....., .•. 22 50 Lamar ....•..••.••.. ' ;T. A. Cox ...................•..... Sarcoxie .........•... G. W. Wood.....•••. " . 18 75 Moniteau J. E. Williams ~ . 12 75 Temple ..........•... A. D. Ludlow . 25 60 Doric ..............•. 'V. W. Clements .. ~ . 11 50 Lick Creek .•......•.. J. N. McElroy'..........•.......... .17 10 Osage ; A. R. Autenrieth." . 25 70 19 25 Clarence W. E. Taylor ..........•....•...... Ashlar T. R. Frazer.; ........•......••.•.. 16 25 New London G. E. Mayhall ...........•......... 14 75 25 50 Pan'ott T. G. Riffle . King Hiram A. C. Kincaid .......•............. 9 50 Sikeston ..........•.. F. E. 1\lount................•...•.. 17 50 I{earney M. D. Logan.....•..........•...... ~O 50 14 20 Cuba ...........•.•.. R. H. Finley . 12 50 Kingsville ....•....••. W. H. Ragsdale .•...•...•....••.•.. Pine ......••••.•••.. H. E. Thaxton..•......•....•...... 12 75 15 70 ;Terusalem 'V. R. Cavender . Rural L. E. Riddle."........•.......' . 25 60 9 50 Osborn " J. E. Deems . 9 25 Eldorado A. E, Ostrich . 13 75 Paulville .....•....... Frank Snow .....•..•.......... , .. 14 50· .Tonathan Thos. Baker ....••.•....••..,.....• 15 75 Hardin E. Y. Ginn . 9 00 Corner-Stone •.......• W. R. Schmitt .....•.........••.... 24 80 McDonald H. M. Fletcher .•....•••...••.....• 13 75 Dockery ..••.•....... J. C. Van Horn ...•.•.••.••...•.... Linn S. E. Barr .......•....•........... 15 75 Mt. Zion R. D. Holt . 24 95 8 25 Bertrand W. S. Love................•....... 27 20 Charity .. , .' : .. A. E. McCarthy : . 22 50 Chillicothe R. L. Gilbert. ....•...•............ 28 85 Joplin R. M. Woodward : . Hallsville W. H. Brink . 9 75 11 75 Blue Springs Albert Ford . 25 60 Westport A. J. Hochland . Rockville M. E. Laughlin ............••..•... 9 75 .l\gricola ;T. J. Beaty 13 50 1\'£ oberly J. I Scott ......•................. 17 90 Fellowship H. D. Stephens .. , . 28 85 17 10 Arlington '" - .•. R. F. Walker .....................• Spring Creek C. L. Arthur ............••........ 9 50 Pollock L. E., Anderson .............•...... 14 25 5 75 Mosaic N. Warren ...........•.•..••...... 22 25 Friend S. E. Bronson .........•........... Barnesville ......•.... P. B. Smith. " ....••.•••..•....... ' 9 50 Hebron ...•.......... ;T. J. Steele................•..••.... 15 60 Adelphi ••............ J. S. I-Iall ............•••••••.•.... 15 75 7 25 Ancient Landmark: ... G. R. Hombs .....•.•....••.......• 12 75 Aux Vasse .........• ' J. N. l\IcCue.......•....•.......•.. 4

••••••••••••••••••

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1911.] No.

LODGE.

REPRESEN'l'ATIVE.

Tuscan •••.....•...•• A. P. Richardson $ ![iram J. N. Woodruff......•.•••••••...... Fraternal Chas. Ferguson .....•.....•.......• Higginsville F. G. Schmidt . Adair ...•........... G. W. ·Imbler .......•............... Crescent Hill .....•... J. N. Bricker ...........•.......... Composite P. Unterberger ...•................ Nonpareil ...•. . ...•. H. H. M!ller . Helle .............•.. E. A. Wallace ...............•..... 375. Waynesville ......•... C. H. Burchard .. , •. , ......•..••... ' .•. Harry Stevens .....•.......'•...... 376. King Hill 377. Ancient Craft O. A. Gantz ..........•......•....• .378. Berlin .•.•••••.•.••. J. R. 1!fcMillen .......•.......•.... . .379. Billings ..•..••..•..•. W. L. Hixson 380. Queen City ..•.... '" G. W. Ralston , . J. S. Laffer . 38l. Ionia 383. Fythagoras H. 'P. Sons . 384. East Prairie •......... W. W. Bledsoe .....•.............. 385. Richland A. K Campbell . 386. Dayton ...•..•.•.•.•• S. B. Cantrell . 389. Arcana .....••....•.. H. L. Richardson . 390. Marionville ......•••. , W. Cannady . 392. Christian •......•.... W. A. Warren ......•...•...•...... 393. Bee Hive D. T. Zimmermann ...•...•......... .394. Lucerne .......•.•... J. D. 'Villiamson . 40l. Carterville •.......•.. B. A. Dumbauid., . 410. Iberia .....•.•....... Jno. Ferguson ..........••......... ,41l. Joppa Howe Steele . 412. Appleton City ...•••.. C. E. CIlne........•.........•....• 413. Valley •..•.••••••.••. W. L. 'Vood ..............•........ 414. Greensburg J. W. Boley . 415. Hunnewell ....•.•..•. Chas. Bowles ...............•...... 416. Cache .•.•......•..•. F. P. Gibbs ........•..•...•....... 417. ' White 'Vater ••....... J. F. Winters . 419. Star .........•....... C. F. Vogt ........•.•............• 420. Itaska A. J. Harig , ....••..... , .•.... 422. Gate of the Temple S. E. Baer . ,423. Galt .......•........ J. W. King . 4.24. Samaritan J. J. Bowman .....•..••.......••.. 430. Winona ..........••.. J. S. Hogan .........•.•..••....... 432. Competition· , J. 'r. Emmerson .......•...•......• 433. Mack's Creek J. 'r. Edwards .....••..•..•.•••.... 434. Wheeling ....•....... R. L. Pitts ........•••....•.•...•.. 436. Gothic ..•..•..•..•... F. P. Vandervoort ..•..•.••••.••... 437. Lafayette .•....••..•. H. L. Bray... , ....•••.. , .....•.... 440. Trowei .•..••.•..•... Anderson Mitchell ..••.•...•••..•.. 441. Excelsior •••••.••.•.. A. T. Williams . 443. Anchor ....•.•••.••.. L. F. Grewe .......•••..••......... 445. West Gate ..•••••••.. C. M. Burton .....•.•••••.••..•••.. 446. Ivanhoe •••.•.••.•••• B. B. Willock....•.••••.•••••..••.• 447. Jacoby ...•...•.•.. ',' A. Goodman.........••••.•• .' .•••.. 448. Schell City ••...•.•••. J. M. Darrow ......••••••..•.•..•• 360. 362. :-)63. 364. 3'66. 368. 369. 372. 373.

137 PAID. 9 00 19 50

11 13 21 15 21 8 10 15

45 25 30 75 25 50 75

9 18 22 18

25 75 20 50

00 27 50 19 50

26 50

18 00 16 00

7 22 22 12

50 00 25

17 75

12 18 10 10 14 13 9

25 75 00 75 50 50 25

8 00

9 00 10 25 7 25 9 00 23 30

20 75 12 75

11 25 17 00

17 75 13 75 8 50 11 75 17 30 16 45 9 00 9 00 25 60

7 50 9 00

138 No. 450. 452. 453. 455. 456. 4[")7.

460. 461. 462. 463. 466. 468. 469. 470. 471. 475. 476. 478. 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. . 484. 486. 487. 488. 489. 490. 492. 497. 498. 49l). 501. 502. 503. 504. 505. 506. 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 517. 518. 520. 522. 526. 527. 528. 529.

LODGE.

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

REPRESENTATIVE.

PAID.

Belton ..........••••. C. A. I Deffenbaugh $ Verona G. II. Ruggles . Forsyth A. J. Brazeal ' . Hinton C. "'; Newman . Wallace ' " Edw. Cramel· '" .. Jonesburg " l\:I. C. Snarr . Lambskin A. R. Thomson . Caruthersville S.. H. l\fcCarty . Santa Fe .......•.... S. l\fcIlhaney . Clifton ; S. 1\:1. l\feeks . Southwest ...•....... E. S. Nichols '.' . Red Oak J. M. Inks . Plato ......•......... S. P. Hicks . Nodaway ....•....... R. J: Curfman . l\iineral F. P. Dan·ow . Golden 'V. 'V. Laurence . Mt. Hope P. B. Clayton . Racine Elmer Thompson . Rich Hill Leo Hirsch . Jewel , .' .. '" . '" 'I.'. II. Cloud . l\farceline L. A. l\:1,oorman . Clintonville M. W. Pruett . Fairfax T .•T. Puckett . Kirkwood L. E. Heinzelmann . Cairo 1. D. Reynolds . Chilhowee R. F. Salmon . Lock Spring .•.••••••. I. L. "Tade . Lakeville A. L. Biffle .' . l\1ontevallo A. D. Craig . Daggett Albert Riley . Equallty A. 1\:1. Gorman . Pee Dee A. F. Chapman . Paynesville II. M. Hopke . Buckner Chase Henthorn . Philadelphia F. TlIlitt . Prairie Home F. L. Schllb . Platte City Guy Coleman . Avalon H ..T. Bal·nes . Lathrop .........••.. M. l\:I. Anderson . Biswell .....•........ W. Eo Duckworth . Skidmore ••.••••••••• G. L. Manchester : . Webb City W. D. Richardson . Senath W. H. Stanfill . Granby T. 'V. Dale . .Galena T. H. Smith . Seligman W. B. Hammers . OrIental C. J. Blackburn . CIlfton Heights R. .J. Keith . Gate City ....•....... T. H. Snell. .' . J. A. Hammond " . Virayne J. W. Bottoms '" . I-Iigbee Conway ••..•.••.•.•.• F. 1\1. Russell. ...•................. Niangua ....•........ J. M. Burchfield .

12 2;' 8 75 14 50 6 25 13 75 13 20 9 00 '18 00 14 50 22 75 10 00 10 75 19 75 28 10 25 13 75 23 00 15 50 21 GO 17 00 21 00 23 00 18 50

9 85 11 21 15 10

35 05 50 25 7 25 8 75

9 7G 11 00 7 50 17 75 6 50 8 75 17 50 8 25 19 00 12 75 14 20 28 40 15 75 11 25 12 00 9 50 13 50 6 00 25 60 16 80 17 70 15 00 6 00

19~1.] No.

139

Grand Lodge of Missouri, LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

"PAID.

11 00 Lane's Prairie M. C. Harrison $ 9 75 Comfort C. '1': Ford . Columbia ••.•........ "Jas. "Booth . ~.L.-11 05 12 25 Francis' Long . 535. Blackw~il 21 25 ".,. B. F. Thomas . 536. Ingomar 11 50 ,., . H. 1'If. Nicol . 537. Bethel 13 50 , · . 538. Stella ....•.... , .. , .. Jno. Edmondson 14 25 , Scott 1'Inller . 539. Dawn 14 25 : . 540. Winigan ....••...• , •. S. Thrashel· 10 25 Chas. 'Voods . 541. Jacksonville 9 70 542. Ferguson .........•.. L. L.' Atwood ....................• 17 25 . 548. Mansfield ..........•. C. A. Stephens 15 60 Arthur I-Iolmes . 544. Mexico 25 60 , .. E. Dawson . 547. South Gate 22 70 , .. W. W. Kitchen . 548. Clinton ......• , 14 00 . 54!=!. Carl Junction .....•... B. R. Smart Nelson Thomas . 6 00 550. Rose Hill H. g. Allee . 10 00 553. Clarksburg H. H. Richards .........•......... 11 75 555. Summerville 12 30 558. 1'Ifoscow Vir. 'V. Mitchell . ;)6:~. York , S. M. Daniels , . 25 60 W. '1'. i\fcClure . 15 25 564. Jamesport 561). Tebbetts T. B. Collins. '.' . 9 00 566. Maplewood J. 'V. Menallgh . 9 00 570. Republic ........•..... L. I-I. Coward , . 13 00 571. Hayti Amos I-Iutfman : . 12 75 575. Easter Nicholas Cardwell . 9 75 576. Olive Branch H. B. Cl'Ucknell . 900 578. Forest Park ..........•T. G. Pelter, . 9 00 579. Grandin Alex Johnston . 10 25 C. S. Leach . 9 00 580. Houston 12 50 'V. L, J-Iolden . 581.. Illmo 584. Red Bird Chas. Breuer . 8 75 , ..Tno. Virells ' . 5 2;; 585. Shamrock 587. Branson Vir. S, Ilarris . 8 25 588. St. Francisville G. W. Arnold , . 7 00 591. Barnett W. Vir, Gillum" .. , , . 12 00 592. Stoutsville .T. S. Walters . 7 25 593. Union Jesse ~1. Owen . 6 25 596. Puxico 11 2;; J. E. Daugherty , . 597. Bosworth G. H. Craig , 10 on 598. Leadwood ..........•. J. D. Morris , , , ,. 9 7S 599. Elvins . '.' J. L. Kishler . 11 15 600. Cosby , ,. G. H. Schwalm , .. , .. 9 25 601. Clayton ...........•.. Vi', iVr. Langtl'y, . 9 50 602. Acacia John Pickard . 17 75 603. Morehouse J. M. Logsdon . 8 51 606. Craig / C, 'Yo Anibal , . 8 00 607. Eminence A..J. Hawkins , , . 8 25 608. Stratford "., •...J. .J. Foster . 6 50 610. Clark 'V. E. Rice, , . 9 00 611. Centertown Vir. A. Stark . 6 00

531. 533. 534.

Total

"October 7th refunded $11..05 because of three days' absence,

$8.563 75

140

Proceedings of the

[S~pt.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

R. W. Bro. Frank W. Smith, Chairman; presented the following report on Unfinished Business, which was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri:

Nothing having been submitted f-or the further consideration of your Committee on Unfinished Business, we beg to report that all the business before this Grand Lodge is completed. Fraternally submitted, FRANK W. SMITH, M. T. BALSLEY, F. E. GIBBS, DAVID WILLOCK, L. E. MILLER,

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS.

R. W. Bro. Sa~uel R. Stevenson, Chairman, presented and read the following report of the Committee on Arrangements for this session of the Grand Lodge. The same 'was referred to the Conunittee on Ways and Means: To the Most WorshipfuZ Grand Lodge of An<Jient .Free and Accepted Masons of 'Missouri:

Your Committee on Arrangements for this session of the Grand Lodge begs leave to report that we secured the use of the Scottish Rite Cathedral for this session and herewith present bill of expenses: To the Scottish Rite Cathedral Association, hall, lighting, candles .. $175 John D. Schmidt Sign Company, for printing signs . 19 E. Kelley Floral Company, flowers . 10 A. S. Morey, Assistant Tiler : : . 15 H. A. Kreeger, Assistant Tiler . 15 Extra stenographers . 35 W. H. James, extra services as Janitor . 15 Buttons for Grand Lodge session . 14 W. H. Bull, Clerk Credential Committee . 10 Extra help ....................•...............•................ 15 4 Ice and drayage . Publishing notice of meeting : . 2. Laundering aprons , 20

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APPOINTMENTS.

The Grand Master-Elect, R.路 W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson,. made the following appointments: GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

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

J. H. McLACHLAN, Kahoka. JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City. WM. C. BITTING, St. Louis. JAMES M. BOON,St. Charles. TOLMAN W. COTTON, Van Buren. FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico. WM. A. CLARK, Jefferson City. EDWARD HIGBEE, Kirksville. JOHN W. BINGHAM, Milan. J. C. GARRELL, St. Louis. W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville. O. A. LUCAS, 'Kansas City. THOS. L. RUBEY, Lebanon. CHARLES B. BOVING, Hannibal. JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis.

INSTALLATION.'

At the request of Grand Master Clay C. Bigger, M. W. Bro~ Xenophon Ryland proceeded to install the following Grand Officers, assisted by M. W. Bro. C. C. Woods as Grand :Marshal: ARCH A. JOHNSON, Springfield JACOB LAMPERT, St. Louis VAN I<'REMONT BOOR, Kansas City CHESLEY A. MOSMAN, St. Joseph ALPHONSO C. STEWART, St. Louis JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis

GRAND MASTER. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER. GRAND SENIOR WARDEN. GRAND JUNIOH WARDEN.. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECRETARY.

APPOINTED OFFICERS. J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City WM. C. BITTING, St. Louis .J. M. BOON, St. Charles TOLMAN W. COTTON, Van Buren FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico .. : WM. A. CLARK, .Tefferson City EDWARD .HIGBEE, Kirksville JOHN W. BINGHAM, Milan JULIUS C. GARRELL. St. Louis,. ' W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville O. A. LUCAS, Kansas City THOS, L. RUBEY, Lebanon CHAS. B. BOVING, Hannibal JOHN W. OWEN. St. Louis

GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND ; .. , GRAND GRAND GRA路ND GRA~D

GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

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

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CHAIR.MEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES.

The Grand Master, M. W. ·Bro. Arch A. Johnson, appointed the fol·lowing Chairmen of Standing Committees: JURISPRUDENCE APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES WAYS AND MEANS CREDENTIALS PAY ROLL CHARTERED LODGES LODGES UNDER DISPENSA'l'ION CHARITY MASONIC BOARDS 01<' RELIEli' REPORTS OF D. D. G. M.'s RITUAL MASONIC HOME CORRESPONDENCE OBI'l'UARIES AUDITING GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS TRANSPORTA'l'ION AND HOTELS

ANTHONY F. ITTNER. JOSEPH S. McINTYRE. A. M. DOCKERY. WIle E. HOKE. WALTER R. SHRODES. EDWIN V. KYTE. JAMES A. BOONE. WIlL SOUTHERN, JR. BER·T. S. LEE. EUGENE MCQUILLIN. D. M. WILSON. A. C. STEWART. CHARLES C. WOODS. CORONA II. BUIGGS. F. F. WIlL KRENNING. XENOPHON RYLA:\D. M. T. BALSL}W. FRANK D. GILDERSLEEVE.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES. K

RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGEs.-Vi7 m. F. Kuhn, J. W. Boyd, F. Allen, Campbell Wells, R. F. Stevenson, C. C. Woods.

MANUA1.s.-Wm. E. Hoke, J. C. Garrell, J. S. McIntyre, Wro. A. Hall. John R. Pal·son. RITUAL.-D. M. Wilson, John T. Short, Wm. A .. Hall, R. R. Kreeger. Campbell Wells. LF.ASE OF OFFICEs.-A. M. DockerY,E. Ii'. Allen, Campbell Wells.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION. XENOPHON RYLAND. ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY. CHARLES C. WOODS. ROBERT F. STIWENSON. •TAMES W. BOYD. WM. ~L WILLIAMS. THEODORE BRACE. GEORGT<l K WALKER. .JOHN R. PARSON. ARTHUR M. HOUGH. DORSEY A. JAMISON. ETHELBERT F. ALLEN.

CORONA H. BRIGGS. CAMPBELL WELLS. JOS. C. FINAGIN. WM. F. KUHN. LEROY B. 'VALLIANT. A. S. HOUSTON. D. M. WILSON. .TOHN T. SHORT. ROBERT R. KREEGER. WM. A. HAJJI,. CLAY C. BIGGER.

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REPRESENTATIVES TO NATIONAL BOARD OF RELIEF OF UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

1\1. W. Grand :J\1aster Johnson announced the appointment of R. W. Bro. Van F. Boor and W. Bro. Andrew J O'Reilly, as representatives to the National Board of Relief of United States and Canada. PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL TO GRAND MASTER ARCH A. JOHNSON.

Past Grand Master Clay C. Bigger, in transmitting to Grand Master Arch A. Johnson the Grand Master's Jewel, spoke as follows: Most WorshipfUl Grand Master .Johnson: One year ago my Masonic Brethren of the Grand Lodge ;onferred upon me the very Jhigh honor of electing and installing me Grand Master, thereby authorizing me to wear this beautiful Jewel as the emblem of my official position. I rcalilled thcn that it was ~n honor bestowed of which I was not wOI'thy, and that with that high office came duties which I was incapable of filling as they should be filled, but the only consolation I had was that what I did would be done conscientiously and to the best of my ability for the upbuilding of the Fratel'llity in the State. R~allzing that my administration of this high office has fallen far short of what I would wish, I can not but feel somewhat re,ioiced, though thanking my Brethren for the high honor conferred, that this Jewel Is now passing into the hands of one who will with greater ability be able to conduct the affairs of the Craft in the State with greater success than I have been able to do. It affords me, Most Worshipful Grand Master, the greatest of pleasure to pin this Jewel on your bl'east, assured that It will be worn with credit to yourself and with honor to the Fraternity.

M. W. Grand :J\1aster Johnson, in accepting the J ewd, made . the following response: M. W. Bro, Bigger and Brethren: I believe that I fully appreciate the high honor conferred upon me by my Brethren in electing me to the office of Grand Master, and it is with a spirit humbled with a sense of the l'esponslbility of this great office that I accept this .Jewel. No higher honor or greater responsibility can come to any man than that of Grand Master of this Grand Lodge, and If I am able in the days to come to administer the affairs you have so generously entl'usted to me with the degree of faithfulness and ability displayed by my predecessors in this office, I will feel that I have achieved a high degree of success, and, at the end of ,my term, I hope that you, my Brethren, will beJl~ve that the mistakes which I have made In the discharge of my duties will have been mistakes of the head and not of the heart. I sincerely thank you for the great honor you have conferred upon me.

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PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL.

M. W. Bro. Alexander 1\11:. Dockery, for, and in behalf of the Grand Lodge, presented to retiring Grand Master Clay C. Bigger a Past Grand Master's Jewel, and said: Most Wot'shipful Grand 1\Iaster, Brother Bigger, and Brethren: Only a few moments ago the duty of pt'esenting a Past Grand Master's Jewel to the retiring Grand Master devolved upon me. Amidst the busy rush incident to the closing of the session I haven't bad a moment in which to collect my thoughts. (Voice-"Louder.") But I will try to do so, and if that Brotber in the gallery don't heal' me, be may read "my revised speech in the .Journal.'路 (Laughter. ) But it is a pleasant duty, especially pleasant, to present this Jewel to the retil'ing Grand 1\:laster, He and I were boys togetber in the long ago, in the magnificent old county of Linn. I was a little oldet' than he \vas then, and I am sorry to say tbat the disparity in ages bas been maintained up to this time; I am older now. From boyhood and from young manhood, I ha,~e known this retiring Grand Master. Wben by the partiality of the Brethr(n of Missouri he was started on the journey from tbe South around to the Grand East, I knew that he would not disappoint your just expectations. . Therefore, in pursuance of a custom long established by this Grand Body, it is a proud privilege to me, as a boybood friend, to' present this b,'autiful Jewel to you, Brotber Bigger, whicb is expressive of the love路and the confidenee of your Brethren of the Grand Lodge of :Missouri. We present. it, not for its intt:insic value, although it has value; not for the wealth of its ornamentation, altbough it is beautifully carved and worthy of a place in your collection of .Jewels, and to hand down to your childt'en: but we present it because _in the great office of Grand Master yOIl bave been true to the principles of tbe Craft, and dnring the t.welve months past have done very mucb to advance the interests of Freemasonry in tbis great Common wealtb. Now, my Brother, in your retirement from this position, r know that it is with a feeling of relief, in a sense, that you lay down the exacting duties of YOUl' offiee and transfer them under the law and the custom to the hands of your successor. Rut in private life you should calTY with you the reftections and recollections of a year of activity and useflJlness spent in the administration of the office of Grand Master. I speak what I know, when I say the Brethren feel, that in your office you have been tireless in the discharge of duty. You have been courtp.ous to your Brethren: you have been kind and indulgent to the Lodges; you have been just in your decisions, and therefore it is with regret t.hat we sec yOul' tl'rm ending. But, Brother Bigger, in your retirement you should calTY wi'th you, as perhaps the most pleasant recollection of a successful administration, the fact that tbere has been no night too da rk nor day t.oo hot for you to go out eager to do what you could to administer the dut.ies of your office in aid of the homeless, of the belpless, the old people and of the widows and the orphans of the Fraternity. You have visit.ed our Homo; yOIl have b~en present ofttimes at the meetings of t.he Board of DiI路ectors, and路 have been received with open arms, not simply because you were Grand Master, but because you were a friend of t.he poor; and J know that you must feel a great. pleasure in the thought that you have done something to brighten the lives of some poor suffel"ing son or daughter of humanity,

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to lift some of the burdens from the shoulders of the old and to protect motherless children. Brothel' Bigger, we bid you God-speed for the future and wish you long life and health, happiness and prosperity.

IvL '0/. Bro. Bigger responded as follows: Most Worshipful' Brother Dockery, and ~10st 'Vol'shipful Grand Mastel' and Brethren: It does seem that my Masonic Brethren still insist upon giving me conspicuous honors that I do' not believe I deserve. But fl'om the bottom of my heart I thank you, my Brethren, for this kind token of regard, assuring you that in the future, as in the past, I will be found laboring for the upbuildin~ of the Fratenlity and for the advancement of the good cause. I thank you again.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AN路D HOTELS.

The Grand Secretary presented and read the following repon of the Committee on Transportation and Hotels: ']'0

tile Most Worshipful Gra.nd LOdge Andent Free amd Accepted of JlHssouri:

Mason,~

Your Committee on Transportation and Hotels begs leave to report that we were able to secure railroad rates of one-and-one-third fare for the roundtrip for this Grand Lodge session. The various hotels also offered reasonable mtes. Circulars setting forth these fads were sent to all the Subordinate Lodges. Fraternally submitted. FUA:-<K D. GILDEIlSLEEVE,

Comm.ittee.

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS.

It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Grand Secretary be authorized to print for distri1?ution the usual number of copies of the Proceedings of this session of the Grand Lodge. MINUTES APPROVED.

The minutes of today's session were read by the Grand ::;ecretary and approved by the Grand Lodge. CLOSING.

No further business appearing, at 12 :30 P. 1\11. the :M. W. Grand Master, Arch A. Johnson, closed the NINETY-FIRST Annual Communication of the 'Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in AMPLE FORM. Prayer by R. VV. Bro. James M. Boon, Grand Chaplain. JOHN R. PARSON, Grand Secretary.

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Proceedings of the DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District-JOHN M. DORAN, Memphis. 2d .. EDWARD HIGBEE, Kirksville. 3d JOHN C. SENATE, Milan. 4th D. M. FOSTER, Mercer. 5th T. A. DUNN, Bethany. 6th JOSEPH E. DAVIDSON, Albany. 7th H. M. IRWIN, Maryville. 8th H. S. TEARE, Forest City. 9th W. H. UTZ, St. Joseph. 10th THOS. D. WILLIAMS, Maysville. 11th W. J. CRAVEN, EJl:celsior Springs. 12th O. A. SMITH, Chillicothe. 13th E. W. TAYLER, Marceline. 14th GEO. F. BREWINGTON, Bevier. 15th B. E. BIGGER, Hannibal. 16th J. E. THOMPSON, Bowling Green. 17th THOS. F. HURD, Paris. 18th T. H. WALTON, Higbee. 19th G. W. RUCKER, Brunswick. 20th CLYDE M. HUDSON, Hale. 21st J. P. TUCKER, Parkville. 22d PERCY A. BUDD, Kansas City. 23d HENRY SINAUER, Lexington. 24th F. C. BA'RNHILL, Marshall. 25th W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville. 26th H. L. WILSON, Columbia. 27th JOHN T. MASON, Mexieo. 28th JOHN E. REEDS\ Jonesburg. 29th J. W. POWELL, Troy. 30th E. A. FLUESMEUm, Wright City. 31st W. A. CLARK, Jefferson City. 32d G. H. PIKE, Washington. 33d FRAZER P. GIBBS, St. Louis., 34th JAMES F. BLAIR, Belton. 35th R. B. CAMPBELL, Pleasant Gap. 36th JOHN DEVLIN, Sedalia. 37th GEO. II. DANIEL, Osceola. 38th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon. 39th AUSTIN L. McRAE, Rolla. 40th CHARLES E. PYLE, DeSoto. 41st .TOE W. GRAVELY, Bolivar. 42d H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield. SAM B. VICKERS, Schell City. 43d 44th HARRY TAMBLYN, Joplin. 45th DEXTER B. FARNSWORTH, Springfield. 46th C. A. STEPHENS, Mansfield .. 47th J. M. CARNAHAN, Van Buren. 48th OEO. A. NEES, Bonne Terre. 49th G. W. MILLER, Millersville. 50th JAMES A. BOONE, CharlestQn. 51st V. P. ADAMS, Hayti. 52d W. W. MARTIN, Doniphan. 53d THOS. D. MARTIN, West Plains. 54th G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark. 55th S. A. NEWMAN, Cassville. 56th W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho. 57th H. N. LLOYD, Clayton.. 58th M. E. GUMPHREY, Eldon. 59th ALLAN McDOWELL HOYT, Independence.

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DISTRICT LECTURERS. 1st District-JOHN M. DORAN, Memphis.路 2d J. H. HOLTON, Kirksville. JOHN C. SENATE, Milan. 3d D. M. FOSTER, Mercer. 4th C. C. MILLER, Eagleville. 5th JOSEPH E. DAVIDSON, Albany. 6th H. M. IRWIN, Maryville.路 7th H. S. TEARE, Forest City: 8th B. F. WATSON, St. Joseph. 9th THOS. D. WILLIAMS, Maysville. 10th 11th W. J. CRAVEN, Excelsior Springs. G. A. SMITH, Chillicothe. 12th 13th E. W. TAYLER, Marceline. 14th GEO. F. BREWINGTON, Bevier. 15th B. E. BIGGER, Hannibal. R. A. MAY, Louisiana. 16th 17th THOS. F. HURD, Paris. T. H. WALTON, Higbee. 18th 19th G. W. RUCKER, Brunswick. 20th CLYDE M. HUDSON, Hale. 21st H. C. NOLAND, Parkville. C. H. CHENEY, Kansas City. 22d 23d WALTER R. ECKLE, Lexington. J. F. BARBEE, Marshall. 24th M. E. SCHMIDT, Boonville. 25th WILLIAM HARTLEY, Sturgeon. 26th JOHN T. MASON, Mexico. 27th JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg. . 28th J. W. POWELL, Troy. 29th E. A. FLUESMEIER, Wright City. 30th W .. A. CLARK, .Jefferson City. 31st GEO. H. PIKE, Washington. 32d WILLIAM E. HOKE, St. Louis. 33d 34th JAMES F. BLAIR, Belton. R. B. CAMPBELL, Pleasant Gap. 35th JOHN DEVLIN, Sedalia. 36th HARRY L. HUNTER, Clinton. 37th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon . 38th . 39th E. J. KOCH, Rolla. CHARLES E. PYLE, DeSoto. 40th 41st JOE W. GRAVELY, Bolivar. 42d' H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield. SAM B. VICKERS, Scnell City. 43d 44th HERVEY BRISCOE, Carterville. EDWARD W. CLARK, Springfield. 45th C. A. STEPHENS, Mansfield. 46th J. M. CARNAHAN, Van Buren. 47th C. E. HICKOK, Farmington. 48th G. W. MILLER, Millersville. 49th JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston. 50th V. P. ADAMS, Hayti. 51st W. W.MARTIN, Doniphan. 52d THOS. D. MARTIN, West Plains. 53d G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark. 54th S. A. NEWMAN, Cassville. 55th W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho. 56th H. N. LLOYD, Clayton. 57th M. E. GUMPHREY, Eldon. 58th ALLAN McDOWELL HOYT, Independence. 59th

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NEW LODGES. CHARTERED SEPTEMBER 28, 1911.

Lodge No. Mokane 612 Wellston 613 Mount Washington .. 614 Chaffee 615 Marion 616 Park 617 Grandview 618

Location Mokane .. ' Wellston Mt. Washington Chaffee Mercer Kansas City Grandview

County Callaway St.Louis Jackson Scott .. " Mercer Jackson Jackson

District 27th '. 57th 59th ' 50th ~ .. 4th 22d 59th

ANNUAL COl\fM.UNICATION, 1912. The Ninety-Second Annual Communication ,of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis,.commencing at 10 o'clock on the morning of the last Tuesday, viz.: The 24th day of September, 1912.

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AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS-ADOPTED.

The following amendments to the Grand Lodge, By-Laws were adopted during the session: Sec. 12 (paragraph p) and Sec. 13 (paragraph d)-Offered by M. W. Bros. Wm. F. Kuhn and Campbell Wells. Strike out the words "Twenty-seven Hundred and Fifty" ($2,750,00) in Section 12, paragraph (p) and insert in lieu thereof the words "Three Thousand" ($3,000.00), so that the section. when amended, shall read: "SEC. 12 (p)-The salary of the Grand Secretary shall be Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) pel' annum, payable monthly." Strike out the words "Twenty-seven Hundred and I<'ifty" ($2,750.00) in Section 13, paragraph (d) and insel路t in lieu thel'eof the words "Twenty-five Hundred" ($2,500.00), and add thereto after the wOl'ds "per annum" the words "and trw/}eling expenses not exceeding Seven Hund1'ed Dollars (noo.OO) 1>e1" annum, audited and." so that the section, when amended. shall read: "SEC. 13 (d)-The compensation of the Grand Lecturer shall be Twentyfive Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) per annum and traveling expenses not exceeding Seven Hundred Dallal's ($700.00) per annum, audited and payable monthly."

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

The following amendments were submitted during the session and under the law go over until the next Annual Communication. By M. W. Bro. John T. Short and W. Bro. Edwin V. Kyte: Amend Sec. 67, of Grand Lodge By-Laws, ,by striking out the wOl'ds "except those whose dues have been remitted for inability to pay," so that said section, as amended, shall read: "SEC. 67-Annual Dues. Every Chartered Lodge shall pay annually to the Gmnd Lodge the sum of One Dollar and Twenty-five Cents for each Mastel' :Mason reported as a member in the annual retul'ns, three-fifths of which slim shall be for the Masonic Home. unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Lodge. If any Lodge shall COllect fl'om a suspended member dues, for non-payment of which he has been suspended, such Lodge shall pay to the Gl'and Lodge On~ Dollar and Twenty-five Cents for each year's dues so collected, if not pJ'eviously accounted for."

Proposed amendment to alter Sec. 42, signed by twenty-two members of the Grand Lodge: Amend Sec. 42, at Page 13. of the Grand Lodge By-Laws by substitutIng the word "seventy-five" in lieu of the word "fifty"-the eleventh word in line seven-so tha,t when altered or amended Sec. 42 shall read as follows: "SEC. 42-Pces. A Lodge shall not confer the three degl'ees of Ancient Craft Masonry for a less sum than Twenty Dollars, nor shall any Lodge in a city 01' town where more than one Lodge and Jess than ten Lodges al'e located. confer the three degrees for a less sum than Thirty Dollars: nor shall any Lodge in a city or town where ten or more are located confer the three degrees for a less sum than Seventy-five Dollars: but more may be charged at the discretion of any l.JOdge. One-half the amount must. ac路 company the petition, The balance shall be divided as the Lodge may dil<ect, and no degree shall be confened until the sum required thel'efor has been paid. Exemption from the payment of fees shall not be made in favor of any candidate. under any cil路cumstances. by the return of all or a part of said fees as donations. loans or otherwise."

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FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, 1911.

By DR. C. C.

WOODS,

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LOUIS,

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LIST OF GRAND LODGES REVIEWED.

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INTRODUCTIO,N.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge

MissouTi:

In presenting our Report on Correspondence for the year ending September, 1911, we notify such as may have opportunity and inclination to read that they will find nothing especially new or startling, and while they may see little to admire we trust they may find less to condemn. We have not in the preparation of this report consulted our inclination or personal prejudices but rather our sense of duty and propriety. The question of physical qualifications has shown itself the mORt fruitful cause of agitation, and rulings in the Masonic world, especially in our own land, and we fear that the ambition to magnify membership or to favor particular individuals is opening the door of the Lodge room so wide' that almost any form of mutilation may hope for admission in the near future. One Grand Master has already ruled that a candidate, able, by the use of artificial appliances, to conform to the demands of the Ritual is eligible to the mysteries of Masonry: vVhich limitation i,s so flexible as almost to remove every barrier. â&#x20AC;˘ 'The "Making a Mason at Sight" inCident has ceased to move either tongue or pen except in occasional allusion, and the ripple caused by the "Colored Masonry" episode in which Mississippi susl}ended fraternal relations with New Jersey because the latter recognized negroes as Masons, has subsided so as to be a negligible quantity. So far as we know only one Grand Lodge, that of Oklahoma., followed the example of Mississippi, and this action was probably regretted almost as soon as recorded. The truth is that this generation of New Jersey Masons found themselves inheriting this one lone colored Lodge, from their ancestors, and as the Lodge is weak and waning they confidently and with no regret anticipate its demise in the near future without-the necessity of agitation or revolution! And we sympathize with them in their position. As we see it, according to the ancient constitutions of our Order, the four conditions required of every candidate n'eed no amendment when fairly interpreted, and after that the ballot must decide; with

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this understanding, however, that there are Lodges we would not visit, however regular, and many Masons of undoubted legitimacy with whom we would not affiliate. Yet our personal predilections should not operate to diScredit others or to interfere with thelr personal rights. In the matter of la.ying of corner-stones one Grand Master refused to grant Dispensation unless the building was of brick or stone and distinctively public, and also insisted that the stone must bear the imJ?rimatur of the Craft; that is, it must have an inscription ~etting forth the' fact that it was laid under the auspices of Masonry. Another Grand Master refused to lay a corner-stone or suffer it to be done, if the walls were already up and a mere cavity left for the stone. We mention these incidents not as mere vagaries but as well worthy of consideration. We attempt no approximation of statistics, but may say that doubtless the' growth of the Order in membership and prestige is greater than ever before, and many thousands in our own and other lands have enlisted in the grand army which is moving steadily onw~rd carrying the light of truth to the uttermost parts of the earth. And we may add that peace and harmony prevail in all our Grand Jurisdictions. Respectfully submitted, C. C. WOODS, Cha?1"?nan.

~LABAMA.

1910. LAWRENCE GEO.

1911.

Re-elected. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 23,303. Gain, 984.

H. LEE, G. M.

A. BEAUCHAMP, G. S. WM. Y. TITCOMB, Lo~ges,

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Grand Master Lawrence H. Lee smiles on the Masonic world from the initial pages of Proceedings of 1910, not in his counterfeit presentment alone but also in the concise yet most complimentary autobiography, which appears on the next and following pages. Alabama is happy 'in such a man and he evidently appreciates the honor done him in a selection to this important position.

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THE NINETIETH ANNl:AL COMMU1\ICATION

Was held as usual in the Masonic Temple in Montgomery, Ala., beginning labor on Tuesday, December 6th, at 3 P. M., A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910. Grand Master Lawrence H. Lee in the Grand East and 'a large number of visitors, Grand and Past Grand .officers as well as Representatives of Lodges were present and took part in the work. Sixteen pages are given to a recital of th,e names of Lodge Representatives, which, seems to us altogether unnecessary and of no pos!:!ible good or interest to any unless possibly to some young Brother whose name has not before appeared in print. In this connection we express a general opinion, even if it should be deemed an assumption and gratuitous, that our Grand Lodge Proceedings in almost every case are bulky and tedious as well as expensive and should be curtailed. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

, The Grand Master dedicates two or three pages to sentiment of a high and eloquent order and afterwards enters upon a detailed and interesting statement of the work of a busy year. He granted Dispensations for twelve new Lodges and authorized two Lodges to continue work until the Grand Lodge, their Charters having been forfeited by failure to send Representatives to Grand Lodge for two consecutive years, and to three others to continue work till the session of Grand Lodge, their Charters having been lost by fire. Many Special Dispensations were granted, and those for balloting and conferring degr,ees out of time are unusually numerous. The Grand Master makes a semi-apology, or explanation, as to this however. NEW JERSEY AND THE "COLOR LINE."

The Grand Master treats this question very delicately, and wisely, in our judgment. Admitting that New Jersey has Lodges or a Lodge which admits negroes, he explains that the sentiment in New Jersey 'is against it-that the Lodge is' dying out and will doubtless soon be extinct. Also that there are colored Masons in several Lodges under the Jurisdiction of England, as also in Washing路 ton, the Phillipines, and possibly elsewhere, and that to deal severely with one case would be invidious and to condemn all, officially, practically impossible" therefore in effect he advises a strictly conservative course-that the question be left to adjust itself.

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DECISIONS.

Thirty-two Decisions are given: most of which seem to us to apply to matters well covered by the "Common Law" of Masonry, and some little more than academic in character. None .of interest .to our readers we conclude, although two "Decisions" with reference to ministers paying dues, etc., give us the opportunity to repeat an opinion often expressed, i. e., that in Masonry, a minister should have the same consideration as any other man-no more, no less! And we have generally found it true that those ministers who received the degrees as a compliment and whose dues are remitted ,are useless members of the fraternity, if not worse! "A thing is worth what it costs"-an old adage, well applying in this case. If Masonry costs a man nothing it is generally worth nothing to him even if he does not hold and treat it with somet~ing of contempt. If a minister is worthy and very poor, the Lodge may .and should assist ,him, as any other similarly situated. THE MASONIC HOME.

This Jurisdiction is moving in the direction of a Home for its aged and orphans, and moving in the right direction. Many Homes have been visited and the question carefully studied. As the result it has been determined not to buy an old building and add to it, thereby spending thousands and perhaps naving little in the way .of architectural excellence or beauty to show for it, but to erect an Administration or Central building, with two wings (which can be multiplied indefinitely as provided in the plan), at a cost of more than $100,000, in which men and women, boys and girls can be housed separately and comfortably. Charters were granted 路to twenty-one Lodges, which with other indications presents the condition of Masonry in Alabama as fiourishing. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Foreign Correspondence covers 265 pages and is a well written document, reflecting credit upon our worthy Brother Wm. T. Titcomb, whose reputation, however, is already well established. He gives Missouri a thoughtful and kind consideration, complimentary on the whole, yet he expresses surpr~se th.at after our rejoicing over the peace and harmony existing in the Grand Jurisdiction, the Committee on Appeals and Grievances should report eighteen cases, covering twenty-four pages.

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ALBERTA. 1910.

1909. J. T.

J. J.

MACDONALD, G. M.

GEORGE MACDONALD, G.

DUNLOP, G.

Re-elected. Members, 2,990.

Lodges, 53. Gain, 457.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Alberta; Canada, are happily introduced by a fine portrait of the ~etjriDg Grand Master, M. W. Bro. J. T.Macdonald, and are further prefaced by the report of the work of five Emergent Grand Communications: two for laying corner-stones and three for dedicating new halls. In each case the exercises were of the usual type. THE FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fifth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Alberta, Ancient Free and Accepted Mason~, was opened in the Masonic Hall, at the City of Calgary, Province of Alberta, on Wednesday, May 25, A. D. 1910, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. The opening was in AMPLE FORM, with prayer and the singing of the National Ode. The Most Worshipful Grand Master then granted permission for the adm~ssion of all Master Masons in goOd standing, after which His Honor and Brother R. R. Jamieson, Mayor of Calgary, was introduced and welcomed the Grand Lodge. We quote in part: Most Worshipful Fraternity:

Grand Master}

W~l,1路de.ns

and Brethren Of the .iUasoniu

On behalf of the City of Calgary, I extend to ,you a most cordial welcome to our midst at this meeting of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Province of .Alberta. We recognize in the very impMtant body ygu represent a great factol' for good,. not only in this city or in this fair Province. or throughout our great Dominion, 01' indeed throughout the mighty Empire of which we are all so proud to form a part, but that throughout the civilized world its ceaseless efforts on behalf .()f needy bumanity is ever operating. We would be poorly informed. indeed, Ii we did not know that the noble Order which you represent has not only a most ancient history, but a history of the highest honor as well. Its exalted teachings have led millions of the human race to higher ideals :lnd nobler impu)ses through its pI:ecepts. which they have been taught. and we would fail in appreciation if we did not realize that multitudes are now being taught and countless multitudes will continue to be instructed in duty to God. to their Brethren and to the whole of humanity through the uplifting of Freemasonry.

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This was happily responded to by Rev. and W. Bro. K. C. McLeod after which the Grand Master d~livered the Annual Address, the excellence of which greatly tempts us to lengthy extracts. We can not altogether refrain: ADDRESS.

'We have reason to reJOIce and be thankful for the progressive spirit: that has actuated our Body, without exception of any Lodge in the Jurisdiction, during the past year. Our last annual report showed a membershiJ) enrollment of 2,539, and the net Increase at December 27, 1909, the end of our fiscal yeal', amounts to about one-sixth, or 17 per cent, and we have every reason to believe that in the 'Interim, because of the faithful worl. done by the Lodges and their Masters. the report of next year will show a very much larger percentage of increase. For this evidence of sincerity and faithfulness we ought to be profoundly thankful. And again, as moral, righteous and God-fearing citizens we rejoice not alone for the material prosperity throughout our loved Dominion. Great as may have been our cause for rejoicing, we, as Masons, on this occasion have greater cause for thankfulness and rejoicing when we observe the gTeat spiritual prosperity of the Masonic Order under the jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge and ronsider how its members collectively and individually have lived in their lives those higher teachings of Freemasonry and hav(' evel' stood for purity of womanhood and sanctity of the home; have eve]' stood for purity and manliness both in public and private life; have ever displayed a true impulse to inculcate in their lives that broad spirit of Masonic charity we love to taik about in our Lodges, as well as that of practical charity which, in this Jurisdiction, In the accomplishments of its -deeds of mercy, flows in a never-ending stream, :finding Its everlasting fountain head ill the large hearts and broad sJ'mpathies of the men who cluster round the sacred precincts of OUl' Lodges. As the spotless standard of Freemasonry ever floats to the gentle wind;; of the broad prairies of Alberta, God grant that its peaceful folds may hold aloft to the vision of mankind purity of life and rectitude of conduct: teaching us to so live that, when our路 life all earth is ended, when we shall have completed in the quarries of this life the designs that the Master Builder has drawn upon our Trestle-board, we may hear the welcome summOllS, "Come, ye blessed of my Fatllel'," and enter into the "city without foundations," in t.he midst of which stands the Eternal Temple ;'where the wicked cease from troubling and the \yeary are at rest." .

After extended notice of the death of Edward of England, the Grand Master respectfully records a lOIig li~t of fraternal dead. "Lord, we can trust Thee for our holy dead: They, underneath the shadow of Thy tomb, Have entered int.o peace: with bended head \Ye thank Thee for their rest, 'and for our lightened gloom."

Incidentally he states that during the year he has visited every Subordinate Lodge, fifty-three in all.' Eight Lodges were instituted during' the- year; the Grand Master personally officiating in seven

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cases: Dispensations were granted twenty-three of them to wear regalia at "divine service." The Grand Master also states that he rendered a number of Decisions, "all of which, were covered 'by the Constitution and land marks." With us these would not be classed as Decisions. The conclusion of the Address contains many noble sentiments and some thoughts worth serious consideration: I was glad to note throughout our Jurisdiction the desire on the part of our members to accomplish something' practical. I heard not any boasting of the glories of the past. Our membership seems to realize that our institution of today can not live alone on the accomplishments of the past.

'l'hey realize that all the noble elIol't and the self-sacrifice that has gone before is an incentive to spur us on to greater deeds and nobler lives; that if we are to hold our place as an agency for good we must build OUI' own future, we must carve out our own destiny, and not lay down our tools and talk t!uently of what others builded at other places and in other generations, CLUB ROOMS,

In the achievement of this practi<:al wurk we have many Lodges instituting club !'Ooms and placing them at the disposal of their entire membership, This gives an opportunity to young men, those who have no homes in this .1uriHdiction, wllose parents JIve in othel' lands, to'spend their leisure hours . under proper environment: thuH Freemasolll'Y is doing hl'l' part in making life H3 fer a.nd better for lDany of the young me'n of OUl' Province, I claim it is a duty we owe the old men, the Brothel's who have labored for many years in the vineyard of our Craft in other lands, and who have sent their sons, their own flesh and blood, to assist IlS in harnessing the natural resources of this young cOllntry, It is a 'duty we owe them to furnish a place where these young lDen may spend their leisure haul'S, al'ound the ~fasonic fil'eside and under ennobling and uplifting influences of our Craft, 'We are practical people and we believe that if OUI' Lodges are used alone for grinding out Master )lasons we will b~ wasting our strength for naught: and the hour will come when under the shadow of the gl'eat Btel'llity we will lo路ok back upon )fasonic opportunities that have been misspent, Opr'll'tllnities that can nevel', never be recalled, COM.:M:ITTEE ON' FOREIGN

Rl'~LATIONS

AND CORRESPONDENCE,

The only report of the above committee is brief, recommending the recognition of the Grand Lodge, Alpina, in view of the fact that the same course has been pursued by the Grand, Lodge of England and twenty-nine other sister Grand Lodges throughout the world, including the Grand Lodges of Ireland, Canada, New Brunsw,ick and New York, Reports fl'om twenty-three Gl'and Lodges have been I'eceived by your committee and noted, but as the l'l~mainder have not been received, no full

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report can be presented. We recommend that as the members of this committee are in d.ifIerent places in the JuL'1sdiction, that the Most Worshipful the Grand Secretary be requested to send copies immediately on receipt, in rotation to the different members of this committee, otherwise we do not see how the work can be done as it ought to be.

ARIZONA. 1910.

1911. G. M. G. S.

FRANK THOMAS,

G. J. ROSKRUGE, A. A. JOHNS.

Lodges, 20.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on 'Correspondence. Members, 1,912. Gain, 105. HENRY ALFRED MORGAN,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arizona are presented in fine form by the Grand Secretary, and the volume, which contains some 160 pages, is introduced by a fine portrait of the passing Grand Master, Frank ,Thomas. Also the report of a Special Grand Com路 munication, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone for the Hebrew Temple in the city of Tucson, on Sunday, June 19. We regret to note that it was on Sunday. We consider it, in a measure, a desecration of the Sabbath, and our Grand'Lodge recognizes no Lodge opening on the Sabbath except for the purpose of a funeral. We do not criticise our Brethren of Arizona-we merely regret. I TWENTY-NIN1'H ,ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge o! Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona commenced its Twenty-ninth Annual Communication at the Masonic Hall in the city of Tucson, on Tuesday, February 14, 1911, at 10 o'clock A. M., Grand Master Thomas in the Grand East and a large number of Past Grand Officers and visitors as well as Representatives of Lodges being present, in addition to the officers of the Grand Lodge. After the usual opening ceremonies the Most Worthy Grand Master read his Annual Address to the Grand Lodge, as follows: BRETHREN

'rHE

MOST

WORSHIPFUL

GRAND

LODGE

AlIIZONA--Bj'

pp.rmission of Divine Providence we are again assembled in Annual Session. It is, indeed, a gl'eat pleasure to welcome you, as Officers and Representatives of this and sister Grand .llll'isdictions, nnd to p.xtend to yon a cordial and fraternal greeting.

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Our labors of the year are nearly ended and will soon be in review b:lfore the Great Architect of the Universe for his inspection; may they have been of such a chara~ter as will merit His approval. NECROLOGY.

Before proceeding farther, it is fitting that we pause for a moment and bow OUi' heads In silent sorrow for the loss of our Brothers who have fol-lowed the beckoning finger of the Angel of Death to the dim and distant shore. "Gone before us, 0 our Brother, To the spirit-land; Vainly look we for another In thy place to stand."

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li'ollowing this he recites a long list of fallen Brethren from various Grand Jurisdictions. Several Dispensations were granted for ~he usual reasons, but only one Decision is reported, which is of only local interest. He states that perfect harmony and accord exists with foreign Grand Jurisdictions, and that various communications have been received, but only refers specifically to one-which was from the Grand Master of Maryland, relating to the Washington Memorial, which he refers to the Grand L?dge, and which is approved by the committee. The Past Grand Masters' Association held its Second Annual Meeting with sixteen present, being all that are living except three who are absent from the Jurisdiction. Only routine business was transacted; Brother A. A..Johns was appointed Committee on Foreign Correspondence, but there is no Report save a few items which appear in the Body of the Proceedings.

ARKANSAS. 1910.

1911.

G. M. FAY HEMPSTEAD, G. S. GEO. T. BLACK. Lodges, 552.

F. G. LINDSEY, G. M.

A. J.

WITT,

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 19,935. Gain, 399.

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ing of Grand Master F. G, Lindsey, which exhibits conclusively the fact that all the handsome Grand Masters are not confined to this Grand Jurisdiction. Also our good Brother Hempstead records in the opening pages the convocation, personnel and purpose of seven Emergent Grand Communications during the year. SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge began the labors of the Sixty-eighth Regular Communication on Tuesday, November 15, at 10 A. M" A. D. 1910, 1n the Masonic Temple in Little Rock, Ark., being opened in AMPLE FORM by Grand Master Witt, assisted by all the Grand officers and in the presence of many Past Grand Officers and visitors, as well as the Representatives of 456 of the 553 Lodges in the Grand Jurisdiction. The exercises throughout were of a high order, peace and harmony prevailing. GR.&ND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

BRETHREN-In the relentless whirl of time, and by the grace of tht> Supreme Architect of the Universe, we are now assembled in this, Out路 Sixty-eighth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge', Another year has gone down into the dreamless past, to be numbered with those that have preceded it, whose records are graven upon the tablets of time, never again to be called into existence.

I had indulged the hope that the membership of this Grand Body would be unbroken during my official life, and while God is merciful, in only one instance have we been called upon to deposit the sprig of acacia in the grave of the departed dead, in only one instance has the dreaded messenger invaded the ranks of this Grand Body; and then called to his reward QUi' beloved P. G. Master Ramsey, whose taking away will be again referred to ill its appropriate place. When we look down the corridors of time into the dreamless past and :search through. the centuries gone for the basic principles upon which our Order is founded, we find that llbel路ty and freedom of conscience have impressed themselves upon humanity in every clime where Masonry has found an abiding place. Centuries ago, when warring factions sought supremacy, when nations sought the overthrow of each other through internecine strife, when the arts and sciences struggled in their infancy for attention, and when civilization first assumed shape and commenced tRH t development which has resulted in its present high standard, we find that ?I-rasonr)'. through all these vicissitudes, through all these struggles, was

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silently out surely and firml~' impressing its great lesson upon humanity in every clime-the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man.

In evcry age, in every clime, since the principlcs of our l<'ratemit.r havl:' a.ssumed definite shape in the formation of our Brotherhood. the love of Brother for Brother, the freedom of conscience Which actuates and moves us all, owe their existence to the teachings of Masonry. We teach no creed, we adhere to no special religious tenets, we worship no idols: but we adore the Supt'eme Being, who holds in His keeping the destinies of all, and we believe In a universal brotherhood and the eqllality of personal rights. Wf~ teach lessons of altruism, charity, benevolence, friendship and mOl'ality, and are moving quietly and silently, but steadfastly onwai'd, letting the I'ecord of our deeds and actions speak for themselves.

The Grand Master reports a few Decisions, but they are of little importance-in fact, they would seem to be unnecessary with Masons who are at all instructed in law and usage. He reports the case of certai.n Masters of Lodges who were intoxicated during the session of the last Grand Lodge, and whose cases were referred to him. Two of them were suspended, their guilt being unquestionable; one made such confession and exhibited such evidences of genuine repentance that he was forgiven, and one case of reported guilt could not be established. Among many Dispensations granted, for the usual reasons, the Grand Master reports "a few instances," in which he granted Dispensations to install as Worshipful Master a Brother who had never served as Warden. 'This may be strictly Masonici but is certainly unusual and the necessity suggests a very peculiar condition of the Lodge. He avers that in his opinion there are far too many Lodges in the Jurisdiction and suggests a change in the By-Laws so as to require at least fifteen petitions before creating a new Lodge. The Grand Master reports that the Masonic Temple is in a most satisfactory condition and the net income increasing. He also reports the Home as doing well in every respect. This is comparatively new and has a farm in connection with it. There are now nineteen girls and sixte'en boys inmates-no old people are admitted. The report does not give the value of the property nor the cost per capita.路 . The oration by Brother Samuel P. Casey was worthy to be titled grand. So good, in fact, that we would be glad to copy it entire. The Report on Correspondence from the pen of our gifted Brother Black is well written, as was to be expected. Missouri is reported in three and a half pages.

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1909. '

COLUMBIA. 1910.

HARRY NELSON RICE, G. M. EDWARD B. PAUL, G. M. . R. E. BRETT, G. S. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. VV. A. DEWOLF SMITH. Lodges, 56., Members, 4,550. Gain, 408. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia for 1909-10 are comprised in a well-arranged volume of some 200 pages, giving in detail the work of several Special and Emergent Grano. Communications, and the work is handsomely adorned with several splendidly executed portraits, including that of the retiring Grand Master, M. W. Bro. H.N. Rice; also that of the Grand Secretary, THE THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Thirty-ninth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Province of British Columbia was opened in AMPLE ]mRM in the Masonic Temple, Cranbrook, on Thursday, thEl 23d day of June, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910, at the hour of 10: 15 o'clock A. M. Brother J. R. Fink, Mayor of the city, was .introduced and delivered an address of welcome, which was responded to by a resolution that he be requested to furnish a copy of his address to the Grand Secretary for publication, which was done, and the address follows at once: It affords me a great pleasure to greet you here today, and to welcome you to our city. I wish to assure yon that we feel very gl'ateful to yOll and that you have, indeed, done u,s n very great honor in assembling the Thirty路ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. of British Columbia in our city this year.

I am sure that every member, and I am glad to say tIJat I am one. of Cl'Unbrook Lodge, No. 34, today has thl'ee excellent reasons for feeling pleased; the first is of being a :Mason, the second is being able to complete this beautiful Temple in specified time for the opening of Grand Lodge, and the third, in being honored by thp. presence of 路the Grand Lodge Officials and their assistance in the dedication ceremonies. The Masonic Order, of which our late sovereign, King Edward VII, was the head, is known in every country undel' the sun, and has done much in civilizing the nations of the earth. and in the bettering of conditions for mankind. It is an Order that, if its teachings are obeyed, wlll be a safeguard for a member and his family, etc., etc.

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ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is concise and well arrangeda business document setting forth in careful form the work of the year. It contains little of more than local interest. 'vVe give a brief • extract: BHETHREN OF THE GUAND LODGE-Gratefully raising our heaL'ts to the Great Architect of the .Universe, who has given us life, and who has' blessed f and guided us to walk in the light, we are met today, in this our Thirty· ninth Annual Communication, and it is my pleasure to greet and welcomf' you, trusting that all may participate in a profitable and enjoyable session. These Annual Communications give us an opportunity of meeting together to help one another forward in a cheery fashion in the work of the future. WI"! must not have a IDW estimate of ourselves and of what we can do. If we feel that we !lave been given something to do and .the power to do it, and if we believe in OUL' own power, there is no doubt everyone of us can 00 something for tbe good of mankind, We must realize ollr own importance aua that we have a place in the world. I like to see tbe Lodges have, a f.\ood opinion of themselves and feel that they are doing something which affects the welfare of the community in which they are est.ablished. Have the courage of y{)ur convictio~s and realize that you are placed her~ to do a great and permanent service to the community. To do this service cherish our strong and powerful truths in your hearts and lean on our good ani! influential principles. Then, in the name of the Great Archit.ect of the Universe, canquet· and dare evel'Ything. Lrt every member be proud of t.he Lodge 'to v,hich he belongs and of Lhe grand opport.unities of the perIod, remembering that you are living in the greatest age the world has ever known, and that it \ViiI be to yOLlr discredit if you do not make use of the advantages at yOUL' command.

The Grand Master gr'anted many Dispensations for the usual purposes; he also recites a number of Decisions or "Rulings," which are mostly' local in application, and as such not subject in propriety to any criticism, since presumably they are founded on the Laws and Edicts of the Grand Lodge. We note one, however, that strikes us as unwarranted, though of no great importance, viz., that a Brother can not preside in a Lodge of Instruction unless a Warden or Past Master. We can see no reason for such a conclusion Whatever, sinc~ a Lodge of Instruction is merely a school, in effect, having no legal quality, and hence no official existence. We have also a Report, or Address, from the Deputy Grand Master, which is a new departure-to us at least. However, it only gives a history of his 'Masonic visits and work during· the year. Rev. H. G. Fiennes-Clinton, Grand Chaplain, delivered an excellent and eloquent Address on Friendship, Morality and Brotherly Love, which is printed in full.

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This report is exceedingly brief, covering some sixty pages in a review of the Proceedings of only seventeen Grand Lodges, for which he accounts by stating that no other reports have come to hand.

BRITISH COLUMBIA. 1910. EDWAR!;.> ROBEHT

VV. A.

B. E.

PAUL,

BRETT,

G. M. G. S.

DEWOLF SMITH.

Lodges, 56.

1911. J. BURn, G. M W. A. DEWOLF SMITH, G. S. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 5,017. Gain, 488. FRANCIS

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, for the Annual Session of 1911, constitute a volume bulky in size and most respectable in character. Besides excellent portraits of the passing Grand. Master, Bro. Paul, there is one of Past Grand Master R. B. McMicldng, Esq. (94), and there are .detailed reports from several Emergent Grand Communications. THE FORTIETH ANNUAL

CO"IM.U~ICATlO~,

The Fortieth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Province of British Columbia, was opened in Al\lPLE YUIE\! in the Masonic Temple in the city of Victoria on Thursday, the 22d day of June, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, at the hour of 10: 15 o'clock A. M. There was a large attendance of Past Grand Officers, visitors and Representatives. of lodges and the session throughout was full of interest. The Grand Master introduces his ANNUAL ADDRESS

very pleasantly and we would be glad to quote from it extensively did our space permit. Brethren of the .G1'and Lodge:

I have much pleasure in bidding ~'ou a hearty welcome to this 40th Annual Convocation of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, and in assure ing you of the happiness with whieh I greet not only the old and tried members of this august !30dy, who by God's favor have been spared to again assist in its deliberations, but also the younger Brethren who tal{e theil' places here with us for the first t"-ime, and whose privilege it will be to

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carryon the sacred work of Freemasonry long after the路 older membe\::!> of this Grand Lodge have laid down their Working Tools. Since our last meeting the Province of British Columbia has enjoyed a period of unparalleled prosperity, and I am glad to say that Freemasonry has made proportionate progress. I would draw your attention to the report of the Grand Secretary, in which you ,viII find that the membership of the Fraternity has inc'reased by four hundred and sixty-eight, or upwards of ten per cent, and that the funds of the t,odges 'were never ill a more flourishing condition. Further, I venture to assert, from experience gained in my own visits and from reports I have received, that the true spirit of li'reemasonry was never more apparent in the .Jurisdiction than during the year under review. Our humble and hearty thanks, therefore, are most justly due to the Almighty for His loving protection of us, and for the blessings our country and our Fraternity have received at His hands since we last met.

The Grand Master refers to the Coronation of the King and Queen of England; also recites a long list of fraternal dead. He makes a number of Decisions of no interest outside of the local Jurisdiction. 'No new lodges were created during the year. The Grand Master expresses ~egret that W. Bro. Brett, for many many years Grand Secretary, had announced his desire to be relieved of the duties and responsibilities of the office owing to the pressure of his own business affairs. He compliments him in high terms. CONCLUSION. With feelings of profound gratitude to you for the confidence you reposed in me when you elected me as your Grand Master for the year now ended. I shall in a few hours retire from my high office. I regret that it was impossible for me to visit mMe Lodges, and thus form a closer bond between my Brethren and myself. '.rhe visits that I did pay, and the official information at my disposal have brought home to me more forcibly than before. tha" Freemasonry is an active, living power, influencing the hearts and Jive::; o.f its votaries. Of course, so long as men are men, one can not expect that they will be perfect and that they will uniformly and consistently live up to the lofty ideals placed before them in the sublime teaching'S of the Craft. But I am convinced that the world will, as time goes on, more and more feel the influence of Freemasonry, if Masons wiII continue to be true to themselves, and faithful to the great trust reposed in them. Let us ever remember that, like our operative Brethren, we must work, The working tools路 were not plared in our hands to be mllrely lool.ed at and then PIit aside to rust in idleness. They are for daily and hourly use. Let us not fOl'get theil' sublime symbolism, by which we are taught that we must so divide our time that we may give due attention to our duties to God, our' neighbor and ourselves; that renunciation must pi'ecede all spiritual progress; that our lives shOUld be upright, honest, moral; that pride and al'1'ogance should give way to humility and respect; and above all that. we should be bound to each other by Brotherly Love, which is the cement of au!路 spiritual building, .and without which that building could not endure. Lov;:, is the

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essence of Freemasonry. The Truth for which 路we are always searching may be witbin our reach if we will only give our hearts to the quest, for "The truth of truths is' Love."

The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is exceedingly good and prosperity prevails throughout the entire Jurisdiction. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence refers to the fact t1}at we made no reference to British Columbia last year. It was, and is, a matter of regret that we did not receive a copy of the Proceedings of British Columbia last year at all. Far be it from us to ignore that most worthy Jurisdiction wantonly. . Our good Brother, DeWolf, also apologizes for the length of his report referring to delinquences in the past. We are quite sure that no really appreciative reader would' wish his report, shorter than it is; One who has given careful attention to the history and principles of our Order does not need to apologize for "dispensing light and lmowled~e to less informed Brethren." The report is altogether one. of the best we have noted and we expect to profit by it.

CALIFORNIA. 1911.

1910. vV.

FRANK PIERCE,

JOHN WHICHER,

EDWARD H. HART.

Lodges, 343.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor.Members, 43,675. Gain, 2,668.

G. M. G. S.

DANA REID WELLER,

SIXTY-FIRST ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The Communication of the Grand Lodge of California for 1910 was greatly saddened by the untimely. death of the Grand Master, M. 'V. Bro. Frank Pierce, which was announced in fitting and tender terms by the Deputy Grand Master, and accented by the touching prayer of the Grand Chaplain. A splendid picture of the lamented Grand Master introduces the Proceedings, which indicates in its lineaments a man of high character and worth. He died only. a few days before the meeting of the Grand Lodge having already prepared the Annual Address, which was, indeed, his last official act. This was read by the acting Grand Master, and is a document of the best order, showing him to

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have been a man of sentiment as well as business ability. we give an extract:

From it

BRETHREN 01,' THE GRAND LODGE-In accordance with the requirements of our Constitntion, the following written message is presented, setting forth the official acts of the Grand Master during the year, eXhibiting the general condition of ilIaso!lry within the Jurisdiction, and recommending such legislation as seems expedient for the welfare of the Craft.

It is our privilege at this time to contemplate the result of full threescore years of untiring effort by those who have labored faithfully fol' Masonry and this Gl'and Lodge. Our predecessors have been sowing that we might' reap, With hearts filled with gratitude to our Heavenly Father, who l-J is infinite beneficence has granted us another year of almost unparalleled prosperity,路 we welcome you to the Sixty-first Annual Communication of the Gmnd Lodge,

CONCLuSION.

And no\\', my Brethren, you have a detail~d account of the labOl's of the year. It will always be a source of regret that matters beyond control have prevented many more visitations than those made; but I can not close this Address without thanking the Brethren, one and all, for the kindness and courtesy exhibited by them and particulal'ly for the uniform courtesy with which suggestions have been recpived and the deep attention given to them, Particularly thanks are due to the Grand Officers for their loyal suppo'rt and co-operation, The Grand Secretary, Brother Whicher, has rendered most important service, and indeed it would have been impossible to perform the labors of the year without his assistance; Brother Angellotti, too, has answered every call upon him nnd has assisted in deciding questions of :Uasonic law, It would be impossible to mention all whose services deserve recognition, for so many have cheel'fully rendered evel'Y assistance ill their power to make the past year a real Masonic success that it might truly be said that tbe credit belongs to them one and all. For your generous confidence and snpport and YOul' cordial manife:;;tations of fraternal regard I am truly grateful, and may He who presides over the Supreme Grand Lodge bless and prospel' you all, and when you are called upon to lay down the Cross and take np the Crown "May His Angels Crown yom' souls with sweet flowers freshly gathered from the lawns of Paradise,"

The report shows great prosperity in the Grand Jurisdiction. In fact, the Grand Secretary states that the i:o.crease in membership is the largest in the history of the Grand Lo~ge-2,668, The increase in Lodges is thirteen-343 in all. MASONIC HOMES,

There are bvo Masonic Homes, one at Decoto for old men and women, in which there are now 62 of the former and 32 of the

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latter; also at San Gabriel there are '25 boys and 20 girls, showing that which we have often noticed and which we referred to in a former review: that is, that the number of aged inmates in our Homes is steadily increasing, the aged pensioners becoming' more numArous and the children relatively, if not actually, fewer. We might stop to comment on this; but the time is not yet! Later, however, it will demand general attention from all thoughtful Masons in whose Jurisdictions Homes have been instituted. l\1:EMORIAL SERVICES.

The Memorial Services in honor of Grand Master Pierce were of great interest, and the principal address, that of W. Bro. Wm. R. Davis, is so unusual in excellence that we would be glad to give it entire: The following paragraph, however, is so Hugo-like, eo splendidly. poetic and philosophic, that we can not refrain, and that which we omit is fully its equal: Born of woman, man comes into the world as a helpless creature. He can not turn in his cradle, He finds his feet and thinks them playthings. His first journey is upon all fours, his face downward to the earth. He sits unsteady like one drunken. He travels with trepidation from one chair to the uther at hand and glories in the journey safely ended as though he had made the journey from Jerusalem to Joppa. But soon he wall{s, his face bearing forward. boyhood shining in it. And then comes adolescencf>, when the spirit of high ambition first whispers in his ear and life takes on a new significance and his eye a deeper look. Then comes maturity and manhood. The eye challenges the horizon and dares /to turn aloft to the stars. The heart grows, it shelters others, it enfolds them. The in telle~t partakes of the truths of the land, the sea and the sky, of the depths of time and of the depths of space. Helpless yesterday, today he is master ,1f himself and minister to his fellow men--strong, gentle, just. There is !-:omewhat of divinity that deigns to dwell beneath the skies in humall habitation. It is ordained by nature and by nature's God that. if he will. Illan may be its keeper in the red room of his heart. Ruch is man.

Such was William Frank Pierce-

"the elements So mixed in him. that nature might stand up And say to all the world, This was a man." FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is an excellent paper and deals generously with Missouri.

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CANADA. 1910.

1909. DAKIEL

MACWATT,

R. L. Gux::.\" , G. S. A. T. FREED.

Lodges, 413.

Re-elected. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 46,140.

Gain, 1,319. T\\'o Especial Grand Communications are recorded at length in the beginning of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, both for the purpose of laying corner-stones. FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICA'.rION.

The Annual Communication was held in the City of Bellevillp., Province of Ontario, commencing Wednesday, July 20, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910. Besides the Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers, and many visitors, there were present the Representatives of a large majority of the Lodges of the Jurisdiction. An address of welcome from the Masters of the three Lodges in Belleville was presented to the Grand Master and Grand Lodge, which was pleasantly responded to by the Grand Master. ADDRESS.

'fhe Address is an admirable document, but is largely technical and local in application. Many things are touched on, however, which we would discuss did not our space forbid. We notice only a few points. The Grand Master suggests that the membership of the' Grand Lodge is becoming so large that it is difficult to find a place of meeting which can provide sufficient entertainment. He proposes to reduce the Representatives by denying membership in the Grand Lodge to Past Masters. With reference to Lodge banquets he says: I quite approve of sodal features in conncction with our Lodgcs, in reason, out I strongly disapprove of the late hours路 to which our meetings are far too often spun out, the frcquent banquets and entertainments after th .. Lodge is closed extending to a very late hour at路 night, or rather to '1 ycry early hour in the morning. \\Then there is to be a banquet the meeting should commence promptly .at the hour of opening; and if so, with the reasonable amount of work laid down for the occasion, the banquet room should be reached by tell. Then if the speeches are, as they ought to be, few and short, midnight should see all the members on their way home

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I. have had to put up, as many others had, with Brethren proposing toasts during the year, and taking from half an hour to an hour in doing so, when three minutes would have been ample. . Another feature which is fast becoming objectionable, and also a heavJ' bill of expense, Is the entertainment provided on such occasions. In fact, In ll1any cases it is a complete vaudevIlle show. The "talent" is often not carefully chosen. Our members should not-and do not care for stale jokes 01' suggestive stories.

The Grand Master strongly deprecates the use of the Lodge room for dancing, card parties, or other things of that character, insisting路 that such are practical desecrations of a hall solemnly dedicated to sacred and fraternal purposes. Many Decisions are reported, all of them seeminglY easily covered by or deduced from the general laws of Masonry. For many years M. W. Bro. Henry Robertson was Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, and, having asked to be relieved on account of ill-health, Brother A. T. Freed was appointed to the position, and the Report in its completeness well justifies the appointment. Seventy-six Grand Lodges are reviewed, and the Report covers 122 pages. Missouri has f~ll snare of space and pleasant words.

COLORADO. 1911.

1910. W. CHARLES H. GEOME

LAWRENCE

MUSSER, G. M. JACOBSON, G.

GREENLEAF.

Lodges, 118.

B. MCGAFFEY, G. "iVr. Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 14,311. ALBERT

Gain, 765. The first twenty-six pages of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Colorado are filled with the details of nine Emergent and Special Grand Communications, following which is a splendid photo-engraving and a succinct autobiography of the incoming Grand Master, Albert B. McGaffey. THE FIFTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Colorado, met in its Fiftieth Annual Communication in Maso.nic Temple, in Denver, Colo., Tuesday, September 20, 1910, at o'clock A. M.

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The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORMby M; W. Grand Master George W. Musser, with the Grand Officers in their respecti ve stations, prayer being offered by R. W. Bro. Zachariah X. Snyder, Grand Chaplain, a large number of Ivisitors and Representati yes of Lodges being present. The Grand Representatives present were recognized aJ;ld invited to the Grand East, where they were formally welcomed by the Grand Master, to which a fitting response was made by Brother H. P. BurJ;:e on behalf of the Grand Representatives. ADDRESS.

The Annual Address is a modest but most worthy document, plainly indicating a conscientious, discharge of the high responsibilities of the office. Nothing out of the ordinary claims our attention, although we are able to discern that the affairs of the Grand Lodge are in a prosperous condition. The usual list of Dispensations, appointments,. etc., is reported, but there are no Decisions of importance. NECROLOGY.

The Committee on Necrology presented a most touching and beautiful report, from which we extract the following: "As we mark life's passing years and its changes, we feel "A little more tired at the close of day, A little less anxious to have our way; A little less ready to'scold and blame, A little more care for a Brother's name, As we are nearing the journey's end, Where time and eternity meet and blend. "A little mOl'e love for the friends of youth, A little less zeal for e!"tablishec1 truth, A little more charity in our views. A little less thirst for da(ly news As WOe silently fold our tents away And thoughtfully watch at close of day. "A little less care for bonds and gold, A thought of true treasure of value untold, A, broader view and a saner mind: A little more Jove for all mankind As we go faring down the way That leads to the dawn of a better day.

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"A little more leisure to sit and dream, A little more real are things unseen; \Ve're a little nearer to those ahead. We have visions of those long loved and dead, As we know we're going where all must go, To the place the living may never know. "A little more laughter, a few more tears, And we shall have numbcl'ed our fleeting years; Then the record is closed and prayers are said, And we are part of the countless dead. 'l'hrice happy we'll be if some one can say, I live because he has passed my way."

Missouri is complimented by a Review covering nearly six and a half pages, in all of which a kindly and appreciative spirit is manifest. The Proceedings is a bulky volume containing some 630 pages, but its length is explained by the fact that it contains much incidental matter of great interest to Colorado Masons, notably the report of the public exercises in celebration of the fiftieth anniyersary, the Address of Grand Secretary Ja:cobson, and a well-written history of the several Grand Lodge sessions, and the work of each since the beginning of its history, besides a photo-engraving of the Grand Masters. Altogether, the work is in excellent form, and the volume worthy of preservation for future generations:

CONNECTICUT. 1911. RANDOLPH B. CHAPMAN, G. M. G. M. Re-elected. :B'RANK W. HAVENS, G. S. Committee on Foreign Cor. Also Chairman. Members, 23,251. Lodges, 110. . Gain, 499. 1910.

FRED.

VERPLANCK,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for 1911 are a most favorable comment on the good taste an!i ability of the Grand Secretary, who is also Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence. The volume is not only neat in form and quite comprehensive in detail, but it also has the merit, as we deem it, of being much less bulky than many Annuals which come before us for review. Very little space is used except to good advantage, and little is omitted which could add to the value of the Report. The

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introduction in the form of a fine portrait of the retiring Grand Master and the details of two Special Grand Communications is in good taste.. ONE. HuNDRED AND SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Annual Grand Communication 'of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for the year 1911 was held at the Masonic Temple in New Haven, beginning January 18 at 11: 30 o'clock A. M. Excepting the Grand Tiler, all the Grand and many Past Grand Officers were present, besides a constitutional number of Represento.路 tives of Lodges. The Address of the Grand Master is a concise report of his work during' the year, worthy in much, though we regret that the introduction carries no word of reference to our obligation to the Supreme Grand Master for mercies received during the year, nor of invocation for His aid and guidance. With this in mind, we commend this paragraph: . It is fitting that our first work should be a tribute to those who having h01'11e the bUl'dcu and beat of the day have goi1e to their reward. Let us rise and listen to a reading of tbe rolJ of om' beloved dead.

He reports many official visitations in detail, as also many Dispensations for the usual reasons. His Decisions are few and only of local interest. He cordially recommends the "Washington Memorial proposition to the consideration and action of the Grand Lodge, and also commends the idea of joining in the celebration of the Bi-Centennial Anniversary of the organization of the Grand Lodge of England. He Rtrongly commends the Eastern Star for its good work, and speaks in strong terms of the wise management of the Masonic Home. The Grand Master refers to the difficulty of getting returns and dues from the Subordinate Lodges in proper time, and suggests that a penalty of $10.00 be inflicted on every Lodge failing to make returns in statutory time, and the same on failure to pay dues.

'Ve find no report as to the Masonic Home other than the allusion in the Grand Master's Address, though it appears that of the $1.25 annual dues, 90 cents goes to路 Masonic charity foundations, which we suppose means to the support of the Home. Tbe finances of the Grand Lodge seem to be in good condition.

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L4ppendix. HEPOHT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence covers 110 pages very gracefully, and refers to Missouri in pleasant terms. However, 'he gives to W. Bro. VV. L. Kuykendall the credit, whatever it be, of writing the report. But even Homer nods-sometimes!

CUBA. 1909. G. M. CARLOS G. CHARLES, G. S. F. DE. P. RODRIGUES. CALIXTO FAJARDO,

Lodges, 63.

1910. G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 630. Loss, 84. AURELIO MIRANDA,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Cuba are sent, of course, in the vernacular, and as our acquaintance with Spanish is largely superficial we are unable to report as satisfactorily as we would desire. However, a few pages containing the Address of the Grand Master and the introduction to Report on Foreign Correspondence being given in English materially aid us in a brief review. Three Quarterly Communications held in June, September and December are reported in extenso, though they were largely formal and without special significance or interest. FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication March 27, 1910, Grand Master Calixto Fajardo presiding. Besides Grand an~ Past Grand Officers and several visitors, there were the Representatives of fifty Lodges present. The Address of the Grand Master is a concise and able document. vVe give an extract. Of course, the translation does not fairly present the idea i,n every case: When two ycars ago, I took charge of the affairs of the Grand Lodge, 1 feal'cd, as I said on that occasion, tbat tbe divisions that perturbed our peace, united to the obscure situation tbl'ougb which our country traversed, deeply stirred by the dreadful political strifes, would make my labor fruItless. Wben I was re-elected a year ago to continue handling the Grand Lodge affairs, I hoped. that our country had already entered an era or calmness and normality that would allow as to peacefully dedicate ourselves to the study, development and solution of tbe ideals of the Masonic InstitutIon i~ Cuba. And you are all witnesses tbat it bas not been so, unfortunately.

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It, seems that those dreamed-of days of moral peace; social confraternity and public welfare that will allow us to live peacefully, happy and content. will never arrive fOl' our native country; because in reality passions still prevail all al'Ound us; nobody seems content and something similar to the nervousness that precedes the great phenomena of Nature prevails in this country, so dearly beloved by us. ... ... ... It is on that account t'hat I dar(' proclaim as an undisputed triumph the virtuality of the J\lasonle doctrines. for, notwithstanding that critical period undergone, the Grand Lodge of the Island of Cuba has suffered the trial successfully, advancing steadily in the path of moral and material progress. I did not really expect that at the end of my task I would only have grounds for congratulations on the success conquered; small,. it is true, but success at the end.

Ii'reemasonry has great and important duties to fulfill in Cuba and broad fields in which to labor. If we have always said and proclaimed that moral perfection of mankind is our aim, virtue our guide, and truth our motto, the Masonic fraternity has to play a very Important r(jle in this country where we live. ' You know, and iament with me, how immorality has pervaded all our social spheres; how unruliness threatens all the organisms, and how cynically the most demolishing ideas are proclaimed and upheld. .To counteract these bad doctrines, Freemasonry only demands its affiliates to be a living example, within their respective spheres of virtues we daily proclaim, as true devotees of sincerity "and honesty.

Three Dispensations were granted for new Lodges, and six resIgned their Charters and suspended work for various causes. The Grand Master expresses the hope that these may be soon restored. The Committee on Correspondence gives a succinct but well written report of the Proceedings of fifty-five Grand Lodges, coverin~ fifty-eight pages. Missouri is noticed in kindly terms, and Rev. J. H. Miller, who wrote the report on Cuba last year, is warmly thanked for his good words.

DELAWARE. 1910. EDWARD B. MODE, G. M. V. V. HARRISON, G. S. L. H. JACKSON. Lodges, 22.

1911. G. LAYTON GRIER, G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 3,131. Gain, 82.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Delaware for 1910 are introduced by the formal reports of two Special Grand Communications, both for the purp,ose of laying corner-stones for. churches, and

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the volume is enriched by a splendid photo of the Grand Master for 1909 and 1910, M. W. Bro. Edward B. Mode. Altogether, the work is in fine form and well exhibits the skill and care of the Grand Secretary. ONE lIUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

All the Grand Officers in their places and a number of Past Grand Officers, visitors and a quorum of the Subordinate L?dges being represented. The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORl\![, and Grand Master Edward - B. Mode, presented the Annual Address. The Address is purely a business document referring to some matters already reported to our Grand Lodge, such as the Baltimore meeting, the vVashington Memorial, etc., but g8nerally dealing entirely with local questions. DECISIONS.

He gives two Decisions, only one of which is of any outside interest. That is in regard to territorial jurisdiction. His judglllent is that it must be reckoned from Lodge to Lodge, and not from municipal boundaries; that is, from the corporation lines of towns and villages. It seems of little importance, yet we respectfully obj8ct, and the Committee on Jurisprudence did not concur, claiming the case was covered by existing laws. A :MASONIC HOME.

The Grand Master introduces and urges the idea of a Masonic Home, and states tbat with other Brethren- he had during the year visited the New Jersey Home, of which he speaks in terms of admiration. He insists that the building of a Home is not only desirable but practicable, and in accordance with his recommendation a committee was appointed with instructions to arrange for a Home soon, with no debt remaining on the- Grand Lodge; and they were authorized to levy a tax of $1.00 per capita for that purpose. The Grand Secretary reports returns and dues from all the Lodges, which indicates that the Secretaries are prompt, or that he has something of the patience, perserverance and persuasiveness of our own Brother John R. Parson. The Grand Lodge is manifestly in a healthy condition, peace and harmony llrevailing, thoug~ no large progress is reported.

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FOREIGN COlmESPoNDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence covers some 165 pages, and is an able paper. The Reviewer is kind to Missouri, especially to our Grand Orators, Brothers Leach and Goodwin, from whose Addresses he makes extracts at length.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1910.

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GEORGE C. OBER, G.

A. W.

JOHNSTON, G.

W. BAIRD. Lodges, 28.

J. CLAUDE KEIPER, G.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 9,005. Gain, 57.

Past Grand Master Ober looks out on the Fraternity from tile initial page of the Proceedings of ,the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia in fine form, and the details of several states and Special Grand Communications are recited at length, the most inreresting of which are those of May 12, 1910, for the purpose of dedicating the Scottish Rite Cathedral, and that of September 24, to arrange for the open-air meeting at the St. Alban's Cathedral Grounds, by invitation of the Bishop and resid~nt clergy of the Episcopal Church in Washington City. The exercises on both occasions were of great interest and were attended by a multitude of appreciative spectators. THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundredth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia was held in the city of Washington, in the Masonic Temple, December 21, 1910, at 7 o'clock P. M. All Grand Officers were present, excepting the Grand Tiler; also many Past Grand Officers, Representatives of Lodges and several distinguished visitors: These last were formally introduced and welcomed. The Grand Master, George C. Ober, introduced his Address as follows: BRETHR),;N OF THE GRAND LODGE-I have the honor to submit herewith, for your consideration, a brief resume of the transactions of the office which you entrusted to me a year ago with evidence of the most flattering preference.

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The one hundredth year of our existence as a Grand .lurisdiction has been fraught with much happiness and peace, harmony and a truly :'I:lasonlc comity having prevailed in our midst, and our fraternal relations with other Jurisdictions have not been marred by a single unpleasant incident. It has been a busy year, and a spirit of progress has been inaugurated which will redound t(} the credit o.f the Craft and place our Jurisdiction on a higher plane of excellence. The end of our first century, in my judgment, finds us better equipped for the duties and responsibilities of a Grand Lodge than we have ever been before, and I feel that we can confidently look to the future with gratification and assurance. For the manifold blessings that have been vouchsafed us during the year, and indeed during the century, for the history of the century is a story of progressive success, we humbly and reverently acknowledge our gratitude to the All-powerful Arbiter of our destinies. '

The Grand Master gives a long list of distinguished Fraternal dead, and also the detailed record of many visits, and other matters of purely local interest. He refers most approvingly to th~ Masonic and Eastern Star Home, and returns thanks for many courtesies received from various quarters during the year. One new lodge was chartered at the petition of sixty-five Masons in good standing. Missouri is accorded pleasant recognition in the Report on Correspondence, although the Chairman-that is ourself-is charged with being an M. D., which we absolutely repudiate. We did pursue for a time the study of medicine, but the temptation went no furthei路. We are not a phy~ician, and therefore are not responsible professionally for any human life.

FLORIDA. 1911.

1910. LOUIS 'VILBER

C. P.

SILAS

ALBERT W. GILCHRIST, G. M.

MASSEY, G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 9,501. Gain, 423.

WEBSTER, G. S.

WRIGHT.

Lodges, 200.

The Proceedings of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Florida for the year 1910-11 are in excellent form, and reflect credit upon W. Bro. W. P. Webster, Grand Secretary, as also upon Brother Silas B. Wright, Committee on Foreign Correspondence. The three splendid portraits that introduce and adorn the volume are an evidence that our Florida Brethren, in their admiration and love for the present, do not forget t~e past. The Grand Secretary arid Treasurer,

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though in office since '96 and '77 respectively, smile on us as in the hue of (comparative) youth, while we instinctively stand "uncovered" in the stately presence of Gen. Robert Butler, who was Grand Master in 1832. Several Special Grand Communications are recorded at length, which seems to us unnecessary, as the report appears in the Address of the Grand Master. However, it is good for the printer! EIGHTY-SECOND A.NNUAL COMMUNICA.TION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdiction of Florida, assembled in its Eighty-second Ailllual Communication in the City of Jacksonville at 11 o'clock A. M., , Tuesday, January 17, A. L. 5911, and was 'opened in AMPLE FORM: by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The roll of Grand Officers and members was called and recorded at length-also good for the printer-and the Grand Master prt"sented the Annual Address, a most worthy paper, from which we extract in brief: GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE-The centuries of the existence of Freemasonry sweeping onward like a stately river toward the ocean of eternity, make the course of one year seem like a little trIbutary on whose waters we have briefly gilded to the outlet where they mingle wIth the majestic flood., Yet on a journey so short, and apparently uneventful, the determInation of our course from time to time may have created influences which will extend beyond our lives; we may have voyaged side by side with others on the same stream, or have come into collision with them; and we ourselves may have advanced, and. alas, may have retrograded in the practice of the cardinal virtues since last we launched our bark At this Eighty-second Annual Grand Communication, we may well pause and review the events and the conditions of our journey, and layout our course as near as may be for the future. In this review we should, before all things else, reverently recall the blessings which the God of our Fathers has given to us, His chiidren, with a bonnteous hand, fllling all things living with p.lenteousness and crowning the year with His goodness. In acknowledgment of His bounty and goodness, let us for a moment stand with bowed heads and thankful hearts.

I am pleased to inform you that the percentage of Master Masons to the population in Florida exceeds the percentages in the States of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee, and is but

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little less than those in Georgia, Arkansas and Texas, in the South: while in the States of the North we exceed the percentages in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Idaho. This is a record of which we have a right to be proud. Let us remember, however, that the quality ofI our member路 ship is of more importance than its numbers, and continue, ooth by our regulations and our practice under them, to guard the doors of entrance with scrutinizing care.

Six Lodges were constituted, having received Charters at the last Grand Communication, and eight Dispensations for new Lodges were granted, one of which was recalled. The usual Dispensations for elections, removals, etc., were reported and the Grand Master also reported with approval the request of Alexandria Lodge to join in the proposed Washington Memorial. The Committee endorsed this-and the action of the Philadelphia meeting as well. He reports seventeen Decisions, of which we quote only two as being subject at least to doubt: 1.5. 'l'he ceremony of laying a corner-stone can not be performed when the building has been practically completed, 01' when its walls have been already built over the place provided for the corner-stone: much less when a mere space has been left into which the corner-stone Is to be slipped. Kelther will a corner-stone be laid above the first floor of a building. 16. Lodges must not contribute from their treasuries to Masonic or alleged Masonic objects in foreign Jurisdictions, as, for example, the building of a Temple at Jerusalem, unless such objects have been approved by the Grand Lodge, or by the Grand Master.

The first (15) may be all right, but it conflicts with our practice at least. The second (16) may be likewise fully justified, but it seems to us that if a Lodge meets all its financial obligations to the Grand Lodge its funds are subject to the discretion of the Lodge itself, only provided no unworthy object is encouraged by their use. We oppose paternalism in any form. The Committee on Masonic 'l.'emple report that during the past year the net returns from this property are more than $5,500, or over 8 per cent-a good showing. The Masonic Home Fund grows slowly, there being now in hand some $17,313.42. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

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approval. Of the six Decisions .of the Grand Master he says "some would not b.e good law in Florida"-which is bad for Florida, perhaps. Of the last Decision, that "a Subordinate Lodge can not hold a meeting during the session of the Grand Lodge, etc., etc.," he says it is "unusual and new to the writer"-which is strange t~ us! If one Lodge may hold a meeting during the Grand Lodge, everyone may do sci; and this being done, where is the membership of the Grand Lodge?

GEORGIA. 1910.

1909. HENRY BANKS, G. W.

A. WOLIHIN, G. S. A. Q. MOODY. Lodges, 600.

GEORGE M. NAPIER, G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 35,295. Gain, 2,587.

THE ONE HUNDRED AND TV,rENTY-I"OURTH ANNUAL COMMUKICATIOK.

The Grand Lodge of Georgia held its Annual Communication in the City Auditorium in the City of Macon, beginning at 10 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, October 25, 1910. All the Grand Officers and a number of Past Grand Officers were present, besides a large number of Lodge Representatives, and Past Masters not representing Lodges, all of whose names are given, qccupying some twenty-five pages. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master, occupying some fifty pages of small type, and giving an exhaustive report of his labors, journeyings and observations during the year, as well as an impressive peroration presenting the high qualities of our Institution in beautiful and forcible language, and urging upon all the carrying out of its principles in everyday life, w;as heard with appreciation. ITINERARY.

The Grand Master must have had an abundance of time, and must have devoted it most conscientiously to the duties of his high office in the way of visitation, since he left scattered footprints and the impress of his strong hand in many parts of the great State of Georgia.

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DECISIONS.

His Decisions were D;lany-seventy-eight in all, and they speak volumes for his patient courtesy, but are not complimentary in their number and nature to the Masters and Lodges whose lack of information required them. All of these were indors~d by the committee with very few exceptions, or comments; and naturally so, since they cover ground trodden by many feet, and, in the main, enunciate principles of almost universal acceptance throughout the Masonic world. MASONIC HOME.

He dwells with enthusiasm upon the Masonic Home, and laments that its capacity is so far inferior to the spirit of our Institution. He states that they need room, more room. That the old and young are crowded together so that both are greatly incommoded, and that these two classes should be separated as soon as possible. Naturally, as in every such case, the demand grows with the supply, and the more extensive and excellent the accommodations provided, thl;' greater will be the number who flock to the shelter of these institutions. It is easy to see, therefore, that a problem will speedily present itself to the Masonic world very difficult of solution. He insists also upon the speedy erection of an Infirmary, where the aged siCk may not only be sheltered but also provided with that remedial care which circumstances would indicate. A NOVEL SUGGESTION.

In order .to provide the necessary funds for needed buildings and improvements, he proposes the creation of a Masonic Home Lodge, whose membership shall be made up of Masons all over the State, or from any Lodge in the State, without, however, distributing the:r primary membership in the various Lodges. It" seems, therefore, that the only privilege that membership in the Masonic Home Lodge would confer would be that of paying 50 cents a year, as dues for the support of the Home. He optimistically supposes that every Mason in the State would join such Lodge. If so, why not simplify the matter by making an annual assessment of fifty cents on the membership? A NEW TEMPLE.

The question of a Masonic Temple Building has been agitated for some years, and at this Communication a resolution was adopted'

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inviting bids for its location from the different cities of the State, to be filed with the Grand Master and reported at the next Communi路' cation. CORRESPONDENCEo

The Report on Correspondence reviews Grand Lodges and covers 135 pages. It is a and well illustrates the intellectual ability whose work it is. He dedicates four pages in courteous and well-chosen words.

the Proceedings of sixty most excellent document, of Brother A. Q. Moody, to our own Grand Lodge

IDAHO 1910. 1911. . GEO. F. GAGAN, G. M. BYRON S. DEFENBACH, G. M. THEOPHfLliS VY. RANDALL, G. S. Re-elected. GEO. E. KNEPPER. Commi ttee on Foreign Cor-. Lodges, 55. Members, 3,167. Gain, 426. A fine photo of Grand Master Byron S. Defenbach graces the opening page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Idaho, and several Special Grand Communications for the purpose of laying corntr-stones are reported in detail. 'l'HE FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL COl\Il\1UNICATION.

"\The Forty-third Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho convened in the Masonic Hall in- Boise, Idaho, the ] 3th day of September, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910, and was called to order by M. W. Bro. George F. Gagan, Grand Master, at 10 o'clock A. M., a large number of Represpntatives of Loages and visitors being present, as well as the Grand and Past Grand Officers. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master, George F. Gagan, then delivered his annual Address, which begins as follows: Bm~THREN OF ;l'lIE GnAND LODGE-The Forty-third Annual Communication is now in session. Another milepost has been erected along the pathway of our existence as a Grand Body in Idaho and it affords me great pleasure in welcoming you to this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge and in extending to you all fraternal greetings.

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Mayall your deliberations be chal'acterized by the' spirit of justice and harmony and may great good result from our coming together at this time. May we enjoy the full extent of our privileges in transacting the business which has br:ought us here and improve the opportunities for making new acquaintances and renewing. old friendships and may we legislate wisely and do well everything for which this Grand Lodge was instituted. In presenting- you my report. I hardly know what I can say to express my appreciation for the gl'eat honor bestowed upon me in being elected your Grand Master. The performance of my official duties has been a great pleasure to me and my greatest disappointment at this time is that I have found it impossible to do more. I sincerely trust that you will covel' my delinquencies with the broad mantle of charity, remembering the lesson, "Give and it shall be given unto you." The large immigration of Masons, "good men and true" who have come into our Jurisdiction the last j'.e\,' years and who have builded homes among us, has plaeed us at high tide. The year's endeavor speaks eloquently of results, showing harmony and contentment, as well as a wonderful growth of membership,

The Grand Master clearly indicates his patient kindness in the "Questions Answered," which cover over five pages 'of the Address, and of which almost everyone should have been easily answered by reference to any well-informed Mason, or to the regulations and usages of the Order. He gives one Decision to the effect that tne Wardens and ~enior Deacon be allowed the use of the key, which is supposedly in sole possession of the Master. As is our invariable rule, we refuse to criticise; but we do suggest that in our judgment any possible use of a key is 路of very doubtful propriety and altogether too modern in character to be tolerated in Ancient Craft Masonry. No man should be elected Master, or, indeed, to any offi'cG, who can not or will not learn the "unwritten" work of the Order, and there should be either a Grand Lecturer, or 'a committee whose functions should be literally "Custodians of the Work." Dispensations were granted for eleven new Lodges during thE' year, which, with other items, would seem to indicate a )'ear of unusual prosperity 'and progress. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee on Foreign Corresponden~e gives a concise yet most worthy review of the Proceedings of 73 Grand Lodges, covering 136 pages, Missouri is spoken of kindly, with only the slightest suggestion of criticism touching at the famous ceremony of "mal;:ing a Mason at sight."

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1911.

ALBERT B. ASHLEY, G. M. ISAAC CUTTER, G.â&#x20AC;˘ S. EDWARD COOK. Lodges, 780.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 100',058. DEMAR D. DARRAH,

Gain, 4,431. SEVENTY-FIRST Al\:"\UAL COl\IMUNICATIOK. In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution and ByLaws of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois, the Seventy-first Annual Communication was held in the city of Chicago, at Medinah Temple, commencing on Tuesday, the 11th day of October, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910, at 10 o'clock A. M., and was opened in AMPLE FORM by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Albert B. Ashley. The R. W. Grand Chaplain, J. Webster Bailey, led the devotions. PRAYER. Supreme Ruler of tile Universe, we pause in the rush of our busy lives to address Thee. Thou art our Father, and we are Thy children. We invoke Thy blessing upon us as we begin the duties devolving upon us as members of this Grand Lodge. Look with Thy favor upon us, we 'beseech Thee. Grant us wisdom from above. May self-interest be lost in the larger interests of our fraternity. Let brotherly love continue. Prosper Thou Thy work of our hands. Bless all our officers, and grant that each one may set a high estimate upon his stewardship. May this conference together fit us better for our life's work, and may we so order our lives that we may be daily bnilding that "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Amen.

ANNUAL ADDRESS. BHETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE-PUrsuant to the Constitution and ByLaws of tbis M. W. Grand Lodge, it becomes my duty to submit a report of my work as your Gl'and Master during the year just closing. We have 780 Lodges and over 100,000 members. The wants and requirements emanating from so large a Brotherhood make exacting demands upon the one on wbom you have placed tbe responsibility of executive action during the past' year. This .hasbrought much labor and many anxious moments. So ext.ensive have been my duties that it has reqUired my entire time and energy for their discharge. It has been a cheerful service, because It was a labor of love. During the year we have passed the 100,000 mark In membership. While bigness is not always goodness, yet, when proper care and scrutiny have been exercised at the ballot box and by committees . of investigation, we properly take pride in our large membership, the largest

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with one exception upon the American continent and the third largest on earth. It is cause for congratulations that peace, harmony and prosperity prevail among the Lodges and Brethren of our great State.

The Grand Master gives many details of his worl~ and exhibits a praiseworthy devotion to the duties of his high office. He refers to the laying the corner-stone of the New Orphans' Home at La Grange as the event of the year. He constituted personally and by proxy seven Lodges chartered by the last Grand Lodge and issued路 Dispensations for eight others. Incidentally, we note that in this as in several other Grand Jurisdictions a regular charge is made fol' a Special Dispensation for any purpose. -,-\mong the amendments sent out and voted on by the Lodges was one: providing that the ayes and noes may be called, in Grand Lodge, by 100 Representatives; very proper, perhaps, but rather new in Masonry, as it seems to us. The Grand Lodge of Holland was officially recognized and a Repre_ sentative appointed. In this connection might be mentioned the appointment of various Representatives to or for other Grand Lodges. NON-AFFILIATES.

Speaking on this subject, the Grand Master is caustic but wise and, as we think, just. Hear him: There are many hundred of voluntary non-affiliated :Masons in Illinois. Since the establishment of the Masonic Ifome at Sullivan some have affiliated \vith Lodges, inasmuch as non-affiliates al'e not eligible for admission to the Home. In every town and city there reside a considerable number who hold dimits and do not ask for membership. They al''3 always in evidence at times when they may be seen or when thel'e is something to cat. They can be seen in every procession on public occasions and ha,:e foremost seats at banquets. The' only apparent reason for this failure to resume membership is payment of dues. The trifling sum necessary to support Grand Lodge, the Homes, give t路clir.f to a needy Brothel', and to pay for the running expenses of the Lodge, weighs more than their interest In Masonry. They, thereforc, remain nonn ffiliated and are declared by this Grand Lodge in good standing. I have no sympathy or patience with this kind of 'Masonry and recommend that the law he so changed that a ll<)ll-affiliated Mason who remains outside of n Lodge fOI' a pel'iod of one yeaI' without applyIng for membership shall be deprived of all Masonic rights and pI路ivileges. MASONIC HOMES.

These are teported in fine condition. The new Orphans' Home at La Grange, when completed, will be among the best equipped in the

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land. At present there are sixty-five orphans, a gain of nine during the year. In the Old People's Home are ninety路eight. COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Referring to the faithful work in this relation of W. Bro. Joseph Robbins for many years, it was decided that as his compensation had been altogether inadequate, the 路sum of $500 should be donated to his widow. Brother Edward Cook, in the "Specimen of his Work" exhibited last year, showed plainly that the mantle of the lamented Brother Robbins has fallen on worthy shoulders. His Report this year is of a high order, and he is generous in regard to Missouri.

INDIANA. 1910. CALVIN

1911.

G. M. W. PRATHEH, G. S.

'VILLIAM: RIDJ,EY,

DANIEL McDoNALD.

Lodges, 542.

'VILLlA;\f H. SWIXTZ, G. lVI.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 57,499. Gain, 2,789.

Most Worshipful Grand Master William H. Swintz makes a very handsome bow to the world in general and the Masons of Indiana in particular, from the opening pages of the Proceedings of 191], and the Address of W. Bro. Charles P. Benedict, preliminary to the opening of the Grand Lodge, is so exceedingly good that we would be glad, indeed, to copy it in full and still more pleased to have th~ speaker make a pilgrimage to our State and deliver this gro:~at Address in extenso. The subject is one of the grandest pbssiblethe Bible. We give an extract: The Bible is the great light. It is the light of the ages and the source of spiritual truth. It }'epl'csents mau's fullest experience and development, It reveals man uuto himself and GCld OVCl' all. The false worship of polytheism, fetichism and idolatt'y have been lost In the spiritual progress of man. The truth comes to light, that God -is invisible, and that mfm Is like unto His image, ruled and dominated by a spirit which is immoJ'tfil. l.'hen follows these questions: What is the' Bible? Whence did it COJl1~? and wby is it given such great distinction and exalted position in our institution? MASONRy AND THE OPEN BIBLE.

The foundation of MasoIll'j' is the Bible and its teachings. TJpou it we stand today as we have for centuries. The spiritual conceptioJj of human

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life, as disclosed in the first: to the last degree of Masonry, is a profound and wondrous presentation of the glorious truths of the mble. More than all this, Masonry stands for the open Bible. It lies open upon the altar, All may see, read and comprehend its great light and truth. This meant much :t few hundred years ago, and it means much today. Then the people were thwarted from seekiIig for themselves the treasures of knowledge, Then the glory of the Scriptures was concealed behind the walls of the monastery and within the conceit of the clergy. ignorance and superstition prevailed, Government and Church combIned to rule and oppress a blind people. With the open Bible and its free use and construction came a flood of light into the high and low planes of society. The printing press could not work fast enough to satisfy the insatiate hunger of the masses. 'rhe BIble became the law of the monarch and the citizen alike, the companion of the rich and poor, the final court of appeal to all. The imposition of the priesthood dIsappeared. Church and state separated; oppression slunk away; the hand of royalty dealt more fairly with the subject; the people develop<::d, and the truth gave them freedom and power. Liberty lifted her head from the mists of the centuries and upon the ruins of the past was erected a new and glorious conception of the individual man, Ilis dut.y, his sovel'eignty, and hIs relation to hIs fellow man and hIs God. NINETIETH ANN"GAL COM:i.\iUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana convened in Ninetieth Annual Meeting, in the Grand Lodge Hall of the Masonic Temple in the city of Indianapolis, at 10 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, the 23d day of May, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, being the fourth Tuesday in May, ninety-fourth year of the Grand Lodge. '1'he attendance was large and the prevailing spirit most fraternal. Grand Master Ridley, who had acted as Grand Master during most of the preceding year on account of the sad circumstances which necessitated the surrender of authority by Grand Master William H. Marker, refers to the fact in that he begins his Address by saying: MY BRETHREN-Again do I have the privilege and the pleasure of greeting with words of welcome the RepresentatIves of the various Masonic Lodges of the State in an Annual Meeting of. the Grand Lodge. At the very outset, while we are so pleasantly sItuated and are enjoying health and the pleasures of the occasion, let us not forget the debt of gl'atItude we owe the beneficent Father of all for these' blessings and 'for HIs mercy and watchful care over us during another year. I now extend to you, my Brethren, a most cordial greeting and a sIncere welcome to this, the Ninetieth Annual MeetIng of this Grand Lodge. It is a I.Jng step from the first Annual Meeting to the pt'esent one. The period marks a wonderful growth and development, not only in the institution of Masonry, but also in thIs grand old commonwealth. We' have equal cause at this time to be proud of the fact that we are citizens of this glorIous

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State and members of this honorable Fraternity. And you, my Bl'etlHen, are to be congratulated upon your preferment as Worshipful Masters of your respective Lodges, and as members of this Grand Lodge, intrusted with the duty of doing "whatsoever may be regarded as necessary 01' appertaining to the well-being of Ancient Craft Masonry within the State of Indiana." It is my wish that you may have a pleasant and a profitable time. There is nothing that should mar the occasion, and we have much cause for rejoicing. Judging by my own feelings, thel'e is no place on God's green earth where Masons enjoy themselves better than at a meeting of the Grand 'Lodge. It is, and has always been, an event in my life. To me it js a source of great satisfaction 311d delight to meet the good and true men who are wont to attend upon its sessions and receive from them the glad handclasp of true fellowship.

The Grand Master reports having granted Dispensations for six new Lodges, one with the provision that it should have jurisdiction with another village Lodge, these being comparatively near each other. Vve have known no other instance of this char,acter, but see nothing wrong in the fact. In fact, for some reasons it might be well if all Jurisdictions were concurrent, with proper regulations, it might prove very healthful in its influence. The Grand Master submits the Washington Memorial proposition to the Grand Lodge "as worthy' of attention," but without recommendation, and deals in the same way with The Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada. The following amendment to the General Regulations was passed at the last session: . Provided, That the Grand Master may, with the consent of the Committee on Jul'isprudence, allow rJodg~s to receive and ballot on petitions for membership of those who can, by the aid of artificial appliances, conform to the' ceremonies of the Order.

Touching this, he says: There have been a' great many applications received since the adoption of this amendment requesting me to allow Lodges to receive petitions from those who, it was alleged, could comply with our ceremonies by the aid of artificial means. In a few instances these applications presented such extreme cases that one may well doubt the wisdom and propriety of the amendment.

Which recalls the old motto that it is safest to "keep in the middle of the road." Any apparent innovation on the Body of Masonry is dangerous and to be deprecated. The financial report shows a balance from last year of $16,072'.27. The total disbursements, including pay-roll, $8,034.30, sums up $20,990.60, leaving a balance of $19,681.06. Orphans' Home Fund, $13,343.25.

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Past Grand Master Daniel McDonald presents the Report on Correspondence, which worthily covers 152 pages in reviewing the Proceedings of fifty-nine Grand Lodges-two of them for two years. Missouri is accorded three and a half pages, with no special criticism. 'I

IOWA. 1910. FREDERICK NEWTON

CRAIG,

PARVIN,

1911.

G. M. G. S.

CHARLES C. CLARK.

Lodges, 520.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee' on Correspondence, Members, 44,399. Gain, 1,786. LOUIS BLOCK,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa for 1911 are pleasantly introduced by a public reception, with the usual address of welcome, responses, etc. The Opera House was well filled and tl!e exercises of a highly interesting character. THE SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge held its sessions in Green's Opera House in Cedar Rapids, and was opened with usual ceremonies. From the Address of the Grand Master we excerpt the following: Masonry is not a religion; yet Masonry is founded upon religious truths, and whether he wills it or not, or is even conscious theeeof, the ;\1asonic votary is brought nearer to the Supreme Be.ing in whom he has expressed a belief. The whole Masonic fabric is to make men wisel', better, and consequently happier. In the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa the number of affiliated :Master Masons is about 4:>,000, good men and true, and for the benefit of thes~ Brethren we meet here today. ViTI' meet to hear of the year now past, to learn of the pleasures and sorrows, to right the wrongs, if any haye been done, to legislate for the future, and to select those who are to hayc the superintendence of the Craft for the coming year. Rome' members sit in this Grand Lodge today for the first time, while others have returned here year after year for the major part of the life of the Fraternity in Iowa. This is the Sixty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Iowa and many a loyal craftsman has sa there before you. Brethren, I bid yon welcome. . I gl'eet you all and predict that no one will go to his home ere tIlel'e has been planted in his breast a feeling of joy that be came and a desire to return. \Vithout infringing upon the important duties that call us together t.here is time to develop and to strengthen those fraternal friendships which so often endure as long as life lasts. *

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The Address as a whole is most excellent, and to almost every sentiment we subscribe. It is for the most part a business paper. and introduces sentiment, if at all, only in the discussion of practical items. We can not a.ltogether subscribe to the following: ' Life membership based upon the fact that the member has paid dues annually for a certain period of years is inequitable, unjust, unfair and unsafe. The dues paid year by year are for the expenses of those years, or fOi' the benefit of the paying member 'during that pal'ticular period of time, and unless he is charged an unjust amount he obtains no credit in any sense for the future.

If the period were limited in years to, say fifteen or even twenty, it might be unsafe, but it is certainly true that there are rarely enough members of a Lodge who have paid dues for twenty-five, or even twenty years, to seriously impair the financial status by ceasing to pay. To our mind it appears that it would be well for every Lodg-e to establish a membership age limit varying the limit according to circumstances. There are many old men to whom even the small amount of Lodge dues is a burden, yet they will not ask to haye their dues remitted. It would certainly tend to make Lodge membership more stable and reduce a considerable loss in numbers and perhaps influence to the great body of Masonry from year to year.

Touching physical qualifications, he is wise: If I should report in detail upon the cases that have come to me for discussion it would cause 'you to agree with me that the on I.}' way is to uphold the limitations, There are plenty of good men in the world who possess sufficient physical perfection to come within our statute, and I have no patience with those who seem to seek to mal,e our Fratemity an asylum fOI' unfortunates.

And on the subject of Fraternal Correspondence he is equally wise, though we would emphasize the word "good-." One splendid thing lies in a good report on li'ra ternal Correspondence in this: That no good, live Mason can 'read it without giving more value to his ,V{asonry and feeling proud of the great work which our Institution Is doing for the good of humanity. There is much matter of general Masonic interest presented, and taken as a whole, it contains more real information than Masonic journals. The moral is, read 'the report; take the advance copy home, read it, let other Brothel'S read it, read extracts from it to tlH' IJodge. All will get good from the report. HErOET ON CORRESPONDENCE.

rfhis is written by Grand Master Block, and is of the highest order. We appreciate the courtesy of an advance copy, and also the

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courteous manner in which he recognizes our Grand .Jurisdiction, ,as well as his kindly dealing with the correspondent. We have noted hardly a single portion in the entire Report to which we object. Our Committee on Appeals and Grievances are complimented most warmly, but Brother Block mildly objects to publishing names -so do many others. Our Committee on Foreign Relations 'is also warmly approved and much .of their report is given in the review.

KANSAS. 1910. 191i. MARION K. BRUNDAGI<:; G. M. ALEX. A. SHARP, G. M. ALBERT K. WILSON, G. S. Re-elected. MATHEW M. MILLER. Committee on Foreign Cor. Lodges, 394. Members, 35,496. Gain, 1,839. Marion K. Brundage, Grand Master, 1909 and 1910; s.miles pleas路 antly upon the Fraternity a.nd the world in general from the initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, which met in its FIFTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMiliUNICATlON, In the Scottish Rite Temple, Kansas City, Kan., February 15, 1911, at 9 o'clock A. M. All the Grand, with many Past Officers, were present, besides Past Masters, Representatives of Lodges, etc.":"-745 in number. The Grand Lodge was opened in Al\iPLE FORM, and the accompanying prayer of the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Bruce Griffith, was peculiariy fitting and beautiful as well as reverent in spirit. GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The several Grand Representatives present were then introduced and welcomed by the Grand Master, and a fitting response was made by R. W. Bro. Elsick C. Cole, representing Queensland. After the announcement of the usual committees, the Grand Master delivered it magnificent Address, from which we quote a few paragraphs, with regret that our space does not permit more: To some, the possession of great IWwer Is exhilarating and becomes the coveted reward of life's ambition and labors, 'while to others it brings the sobering sense of great responsibilities which, at times, is quite' the reverse of all that makes its possession a JOY forever. While the labors of th"

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Grand Mastel' during the past year have been, generally speaking, most pleasant and agreeable, they have been somewhat strenuvus and exacting and ha.e not produced that exalted intoxication so frequently enjoyed by those more ambitious for power. On assuming the duties of office a year ago I resolved to subordinate the exercise of authority to an appeal to the higher and stronger impulses of the beart wberever possible, and it is with much gratification that It can be said that, with very few exceptions, this purpose has succeeded in accomplishin~ all desired results. In a few cases where exceptions occurred and more positive methods adopted, it was only after patience had been exhausted by the slower method because of the persistent dereliction of路 the responsible officers of Lodges in performing their proper duties or responding to repeated communications, My Brethren, I greet J'ou to this, the Fifty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and congratulate you upon the closing of the best year in the best century of the world's history aond endeavor. It has been a year of unbounded prosperity and rich in the gifts of the Great Author of l'\ature and Mastel' of our destinies, not alone in our State but thl'oughout the whole nation; a year of magnificent development in the sciences, in discovery, and in' all that goes to add to the sum total of human happiness and to insure the steady pl'ogress of civilization, social intercourse and the true fellowship of man; splendid in the achievement of great deeds of heroism and accomplishment along industrIal, commercial, charitable and philanthropic路 lines, and wonderful in that higher and nobler growtb of spiritual knowledge which brings all men into a closel' relationship with, and a better understanding of, tbe Supreme law of God and loVE', We arc meeting today neal' the spot wbere the first sound of a gavel was ever heard in a Masonic Lodge on Kansas soil and at the home of the first Lodge congregated within her borders. Kansas Lodge, No. 153. no\\' Wyandotte No, R, was granted a Dispensation by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of l\iissot:l'i, August 4, 1854; and on Augilst 11th of the same year held its first m~etlQg at some point within the corporate limits of this city. Theil' charter was granted by the Most W'orshipfl]] Grand Lodge of Missouri in May, 1855, tbus antedating the origin of the Grand Lodge of Kansas by ten months, and antedating the birth of Kansas as a State by over five years.

* The usual number of Dispensations was asked and granted fOf the usual reasons: No Decisions of special interest are recorded; in fact, only two are reported, The Grand Master discusses the proposed Wash~ngton Memorial as worthy, and by formal action of Grand Lodge the Grand Master was appointed to represent it at the meeting appointed for February, 1911, in Alexandria, Va. THE MASONIC HOME.

He reports the success of the Masonic Home in every detail of its management, only regretting the need of more room and greater facilities. There are in the Home at present forty-three childr('u

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and forty old people, the average for the year being eighty-five. cost per capita was $144.44.

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He closes his Report with a most beautiful quotation: And now, to olrt-time friend and whilom foc, to neighbor near and neighbor far a way, I !'cnd this living 'thought, this word of perfect peaceof "Peace on eartl1, good will toward~ men." If there be in 'alI this world one scar that word, or deed, or thought of mine has made, I bid it-in the name of Love and Life and Truth-to heal; and crave the l)ardon of the victim of my fault.

Wherever II:. this vale of tears and vain regrets, of laughter and of joy, there lives one creature who has done me wrong, I biot the memory from the realm of human fact.

As a whole, we can honestly commend this volume as more complete and satisfactory than almost anyone that has come to our table, and as for REPORT ON CORRESPOKDENCE,

it is worthy of all praise. Missouri is mentioned in most kindly terms, and we much regret the typographical error to which allusion is made. We shall warn our proofreader not to misrepresent Kansas again at his peril-even in the transposition of a letter or the omission of a comma.

KENTUCKY. 1911.

1910. JOliN

G. M. G. S.

COWLES,

H. B. GRANT, WM. W. CLARK. Lodges, 557.

R. 13URNHAl\i, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 35,989. ROBEHT

Gain, 2,401. O:'\E HUKDRED AND TENTH GRAND COl\fMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons, held its One Hundred and Tenth Annual Communication, in the Masonic Temple, Louisville, commencing Tuesday, October 18, 1910, and was opened in AMPLE FORM on the Third Degree at 10 o'clock A. M., by Grand Master John H. Cowles, all the Grand and many Past Grand Officers and visitors being present, besides a large number of Representatives of Lodges.

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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master, John H. Cowles, introduces his Address as follo,vs: BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE OF KENTUCKY-The bountiful mercy and goodness of the Great Architect of the Universe has permitted us again to assemble in annual session, to review the pa;;t and to provide for the future. It is a distinctive pleasure to meet and greet you at this, the One Hundred and Tenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, and I do so most heartily. One hundred and ten years is a long time relatively, yet the history of those years proclaim that honor and duty have been thE' pole stars of Masonry through this long- period, and that no sj路ain of dishonor has ever rested upon its banner. Let our prayer be that it shall ever so continue unto the end. Today, just twenty-two years and two day~. ago, I was raised to the SllbIlme degree of a :Master :Masoll, in the pre ence of several hundred members of the Grand Lodge then. in annual session. F~'om then until now each succeeding year has been a little more beautiful, a little happier, a little more prosperous, a little better in every way than the one gone before. One ~'ear ago you elected me Grand Mast(>r, and tlli::; last year has been the culmination, the happiest year of all, and I am indeed grateful and thankful fGr the honor given m拢, the innumerable courtesiE's, favors and acts of kindness shown me. The year bas also been a fruitful one for l<'ree路 masonry in this Jurisdiction, which is now at a greater height of prosperity. popularity and progress than it has eVer reached b?fcre. Brethren have b(>en added t'o our numbers until the rolls of the workmen contain oyer 36,000 names, showing a splendid lnct'case truly, and I believe that the ballot box has been wel路l and duly guarded. I am glad of the numbers, for I am not OTIe who believes we can have too many coadjutors in the gt'eat work of Masonry NECROLOGY.

\Vhile we welcome these new Brethren with applause and acclaim, we must remember that others have fallen, that death is ever with us. Let us. pause a bit for contemplation, for loving thoughts of those who have passed away, for bringiIlg back in memory their goodly graces, kindly faces, and true friendship. The Grim Reapel' with his devouring scythe has sadly marred the pages of the passing year. \ "There is a stream that we all must cros~, 'l'he River of Human Years; Now lying calm in the summer light, Now splashed with a rain of tears; Out from the hIlls of God it flows, And on to the shoreless sea, Whcre the noontide sun no shadow throws, And time is eternity. "There is a stream that we all must cross, The River of D(>ath RO cold. When the lights of earth are seen no IDOt'e. And the green moss turns to mold; When a hand of ice shall push our LJarI, Out on the swelling tide, When friends will leave us alone in the dark, Alone Oil the waters wide."

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Two or three Decisions are reported of little importance except as giving "light to less informed Brethren." In fact, their substance and effect would seem to be easily ascertained from the Regulations and the "Common Law" and usages of Masonry. The Grand Master wisely refuses to grant Dispensations to hold funeral services weeks, and even months after the death of a -Brotller and also to violate his obligations by allowing men to be made Masons who are physically disqualified. Concerning Degree work in the Lodges he says: I believe in uniformity of work in so far as the essentials are concerned, but not so far as to have the tIOOl' work remind you of a calisthenic drill with broom sticks, and the speaking part like a recitation by a parrot. I believe in gDod ,work, impressive work, and the elimination of falsities, and that there is great need of instruction in this Jurisdiction. We llave no Lecturers nor District Deputies to visit the Lodges to give them proper Instruction, and to adopt a plan providing such entails mucll expense. Instead, I suggest that our excellent Committee on Work arrange for a SChDOI of Instruction on Monday morning preceding next Grand Lodge to exemplify or lecture on the K A. Degree, in thr afternoon on the F. C., and at night on the M. M., and that the Re'presentatives be urged to come a day sooner and attend this school. The Representatives will lose no time, for they will leave home on Sunday instead of Monday. One Grand Lodge conducts a school for a week before Grand Lodge session, ,the attendance is splendid, and the plan is proving successful and beneficial, and that Grand Lodge does not allow mileage and per diem to its Representatives. It does seem that the Masters of Kentncky Lodges would gladly gIve one day to a School of Instruction for theIr own benefit. I believe they will, and think it worth a trial. THE ALMA KELLNER CASE.

Referring to the case of the little girl, supposed to have been murdered by the janitor of the church and whose mutilated body was discovered in the basement of the church some weeks later, the Grand Master sent out a circular to all the Grand Lodge Secretaries in the United States asking for information. This was, of course, before the discovery of the body. The father is an honored member of the Fraternity of Louisville. THE TEMPLE THEATER.

The Masonic Temple at Louisville contains an Auditorium, constructed and equipped for theatrical purposes, and leased as such. The Grand Master alludes to troubles in this matter, but expresses hope for better results in the future. We offer no criticism whatever, but suggest that whenever Masonry or the Church go into any

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business outside of purely philanthropic endeavor there will generally be found serious complications sooner '01' later. THE

HOMES.

He reports the Masonic Homes in fine condition, but expre.sses the opinion that the widows should be cared for in the Shelbyville Home and no more admitted at Louisville (they admit no old men). â&#x20AC;˘ Herefers to our Missouri Home in terms of strong approval-which we the more appreciate as we, as chairman of a committee of three (two of whom, Brothers R. E. Anderson and W. H. Mayo, have since died), visited and inspected the Louisville Home before entering on the work of erecting a Home in our own Jurisdiction. FOREIGN

COI~RESPONDF.NCE.

From the Committee on Foreign "Correspondence Missouri receives most complimentary mention. In fact, we may remark that almost without exception ou"r Proceedings command respect and even a good measure of admiration from Correspondents of other Grand Jurisdictions, all of which is pleasant to us. Our lamented Brother Anderson is mentioned here, as by many others, in most kindly terms.

LOUISIANA. 1910. JOHN S. THIBAUT, G. M. RICHARD LAMBERT, G. S. HERMAN C. DUNCAN. Lodges, 211.

1911. Re-elected. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 13,802. Gain, 721"-

The Ninety-ninth Annual Grand Communication of the Most WorshipfJI Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Louisiana convened in the City of New Orleans, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, on Monday night, the 6th day of February, at 7: 30 o'clock, and was opened in AMPLE FORM by Most Worshipful Grand Master John S. Thibaut, after prayer by the W. Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Dr. Herman Cope Dunean. There were a large number of Lodge Representatives and visitors, besides Past Grand Officers in attendance. The complete list is given

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in the Proceedings, occupying some eight pages. The Grand Master introduced his Address very felicitously as follows: ADDRESS.

Brcthren of thc Most Worshipful (ha-nd Lodgc of the Bta-tc of Louisia-na, . Frcc and A.ccopted Masons:

The hand of ~rime again points to the ending of another year of our Masonic life, and by the gracious will of Him whose many mercies and blessings are incessantly showered upon us and unto whose provident ial care we can confidently entrust our being, we are here assembled, tonight, on our ninety-ninth anniversary, to learn by the mental retrospect of OUl' past bow to formulate better plans for our future 路conduct. Masonry is a progressive science, and towards progress and perfection must we ever bend OUL' untiring efforts" To tbis perennial work I greet you with the cordial welcome of one whose heart throbs with the same emotions and is filled by the sallie ideals as yours. As I stand before you ready to render an account of my stewardship the thoughts come to me of how great has been your kindness in elevating me to the dignity with which you bave gmtitied my l\faso,nic ambition, and how unfltl.ttering- mnst be the work of my administration when compared with that of my predecessors. The apology is on my lips; let your kindness again prevail in accepting its, utterance. J may have fallen short of your expectations, but in the discharge of the duties and responsibilities confided to me I have yielded the best of my God-goiyen energy and ability.

Touching the reception of new members, the Grand Master is wise, Hear him: J appeal to the Brotherhood to be more careful. Let us inqui!'e particularly into the charactel' of our applicants, Let the frequentel' of the barroom (the goood fellow), tbe inveterate bJa~phemer.the libertine, loose in morals and in personal honor remain witllout our pOI'lals. Tbeir assocla,tion with us can only bring disgrace and dishnnol' to the Craft. "Eternal yigilance is the price o( safety."

,As 3. f~rthei' meaSllre of protection against the admission of unworthy material I belieye it would inure to the benefit of the Fratemit~, if a langel' period of probatioli-say foul' months-before advancement to the degree of F. C., and a similar period between the F. C. and l\f. M, degrees, was adopted by this Grand Lodge as a law. I see nothing eitber in OUl' or In the Ancient Hegulations militating against the adoption of this provision as a law. In addition, the intellectual qnalifications of the applicant should have our sel'ious consideration. The number of our :Masons who are unable throngh the deficiencies of thell'uncultured minds to apprehend tile concealed philosophy of our Ritual is Inde8d amazing. 'l'he haneo! American :'Ifasonn- is tl,e ignorance of tllP great body of the Craft. The doclrine of ~1asonr~ falls u;on sterile g~'OUJ1d and bear~ no fruit when professed to initiates intellectually inecmpetent. By all mNlllS let us hav!' fewer but more intelligent Masons----quality :llld not quantity, European Masons teach u!" n Ya!ualJle IfSSQn in that respe(路t.

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We can not, however, agree with the Grand Master in an innovation so great as to require a novitiate of four months between the First and Second, and Second and Third Degrees. Let the test come before the candidate is elected, also; not after he has received Light! / The Grand Master strongly opposes the building or creation of a Map-onic Home, declining, however, to present any other argument than the great expense involved and the financial condition of the Grand Lodge, The committee, however, appointed at the last Grand Lodge. after a partial report indiCating that a strong desire existed throughout the Grand Jurisdiction for an Orphans' Home, presented resolutions, which were formally adopted to the effect that contributions should be solicited and deposited with the Grand Secretary until the sum of $50,000 should be in hand, after which bids for location should be invited. The Grand Master has our profound sympathy in the matter which he thus introduces: RuLINGS AND DECISION .

. The correspoIJ(lence of my office during the past year bas' becn enormous. have written oyer thirteen hundred letters b?aring: upon all questions, physicnl and m'~taphy~ical, legal, illegal, and otherwise, qu'.)stions of ethics and kgic, in fact, the variety ht,s been so great that I h~~Ye t'ome to believe tha t the Brethren ha ve an idea that the knowledge of a Grand Master must be encyclopmdic. :\'ot to be outdone of illy predecessors and aided by the cnquiring inclinations of my 'Brethren, I have been able to "perpetrate" some hundred decisions of which I have I'eco\'ded fifty-tive. These beat" l!pOn questions which ba ve' been decided heretofore, though possibly in a different form.

The committee discussed the "Rulings and Decisions" at length, approving in the main, but differing as to whether a belief in immortality was an inherent and necessary principle in Masonry; finally deciding, however, in the case in question, that as the Brother believed in God he should not be molested, provided he held this opinion 'quietly and did not disturb the Lodge or others by discussing it. We think their argument and conclusion wise; FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is brief, occupying only some eighty-eight pages. It. is, however, well written and our 路Grand Lodge is kindly noticed.

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MAINE.

1910.

1911. Re-elected. Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 28,782. Gain, 453.

A. SMITH, G. M. Sn:PHEN BERRY, G. S. ALBRO E .. CI~ASE.

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Lodges, 203.

NIKETY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of t.he State of Maine met in Annual Communication in Corinthian Hall, at 9 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, May 2, in the city of Portland, and w路as opened in AMPLE FORM, Deputy Grand Master E. P. Spofford presiding in the absence of Rev. and Most Worshipful Ashley A. Smith, 'whose serious loss and disaster in the burning of his church and home on Sunday, April 30, 1910, prevented his attendance. 路The Grand Lodge appropriately recognized his misfortune with a re~olution of sympathy, and also voted him the sum of $200. The Deputy Grand Master read the Annual Address of the Grand f Master, a most worthy paper, from which we give a brief extract: It is a pleasure to repor~ that the past year has brought continued peace and prosperity to the Fraternity. The numerical increase in membership has been normal and steady, and the figures tabulated by OUL' untiring Grand Secretary show that the present membership is 28,781, an increase of 453 over our report of last year. The Committee on Returns will later snbmit a more detailed report. Today as \ve bowed at this altar with our revered and reverend Grand Chaplain, our thought and faith was for a brief moment centered upon Him \vho, in all the generations of time, has been. the dwelling place of His children. And now, remembering that He covel'eth Himself with Light as with a garment and lool,eth not as man on the outward appearance but still searcheth the heul;ts of men, it is our filial duty and privilege to reverently bow our heads in memory and veneration of these beloved and honored Brothers of this Grand Lodge who have been called, during the lapse of a twelve month, into the unseen and mysterious eternity, where, freed trom the concealments of the fic8h and all fetters of mortality, they are face to face with these things that, whether here or there, belong to Tl'llth and Life and Love.

* The Address reports no Decisions and possibly not more than the usual number of recurring incidents in the way of Dispensation拢, appointments, etc.

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The GJ'and Secretary reports success in bringing in the returns and dues, and the Grand Treasurer's Report shows the treasury in good condition. 'fhe following extract from the Secretary's Report may be of' in terest. Speaking of the statistics, he says: The gain is 453, about 13/5 per cent, a slight decrease from last yeal', when it was 464. The death rate Is 211,-~ to a thousand, an increase from last year. Tbe average Lodge membership is 141 %. I

CORRESPONDENCE.

Tne Committee on Foreign Correspondence quotes with disapproval one of the Missouri Decisions touching the meeting of Lodges during the session of the Grand Lodge: In approving Decision No. 11 of the Grand Mastel', we do so witb the understanding that tbis Deci:.;ioll does not apply to fllnemls nereSS<lry to be held during the session of this路 Gl'Uud Lodge.

Of this it.em from Committee on Jurisprudence, he says: bow can a Lodge be opened to attend fnuel'als when all its Past Mastel's, and :Master and Wardens are constructively absent? 'Ve thougbt tbat it had been generally accepted as a truth, although witb much adverse criticism, tbat personal presence meant just what it said: in other words, if the "'faster of the Lodge was present at the Lodge he was tllere, not somewhere else attending a Communication of t.be Grand Lodge. If this opinion is in accord with tbe Regulations of :\1issouri Gl'and Lodge' we would suggest a cbange in thp.m. ~cw,

The R.eport is hrief, containing only 116 pages, but is well written and worthy.

MANITOBA. 1910.

1911.

GEO. W. BOKER, G. M. .J AMES A. OVAS, G. S. CHARLES N. BELL.

Lodges, 71.

JOHN WEMYSS,

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 5,619. Gain, 468.

The Grand Lodge of Manitoba held a Special Communication, in the town of Virden, September 20, for the purp?se of laying a corner-stone for the Virden Collegiate Institute. The ceremonies were elaborate and interesting. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Thirty-sixth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Manitoba Ancient :F'ree and Accepted Masons was

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opened in the Masonic Temple, at the city of Winnipeg, Province of Manitoba, on Wednesday, June 14, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911. A large representation was present, and the Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM:. After the usual preliminaries, the Grand Master read the ANKUAL ADDRESS,

BRE'I'HHKN OF GnAXD LODGE-Once again we are met here, under DiYine Providence, to delibemte on the affairs relating' to our well being as a Craft; many old faces, once 1"0 familiat' arid loved, have passed to (he Gt'eat Beyond, and many n.~w ones appear to 1111 the gap created. and t.hus it will ever be nntil the eud I)f time,

'Ve have now entered our thirty-sixth year, nearing the IUJlf-centul'~' marl" and the thought uppel'most In our mind is, have \n been faitllful to the trust handecl down to us by OUt路 :Masonic Ancestl'y--hav.~ wi.> rea)]y appreciated lhe' respoDsibilities, whleh through our oblj~n1ions. have becn placed upon us, for we must know that upon ench Subordinate Lodge rests the choice of material, which will mal\C or mar the Craft through alIt the dvili7.ecl worl(]. lune fonnd. that most: \Ve are taught charity. and from observatioD of our shot'teomings are attributable to want of thought., rather than of heart- --we so ofteil act before we think, and tltcrefurc, we should the mOt'C show a charitable spirit towards a Brother, and not be so prone to criticise his every move, :Not only over acts sh(Jl1ld the mantle M chal'ity be thrown but slips of the tongue in 0111' daily speech. all that call bf' said i!:l that were the Bt'other to think d~eply he would readily f;f'C that 'l!1rech that does not eoify, can not be philosophical, for a siml)le, sin<:cl'f' III ind can not be other than the indisl1ensable requisite of true science and true happiness. Licentious language has something brutal in it. which disgraCeS humanity, and leaves IlS in the condition of the savages of the field.

The following episode is striking and probably not duplicated in the Proceedings of any. Grand Lodge. The Grand Mas.ter refers to the tercentenary of the authorized version of the Holy Scriptures, a~d states that in view of its importance he had issued the following circular letter to all the Lodges, I j\.[y DI~AH BRE'I'HRI~N--As ~'our Gt'and Mastel' I deem it only fit and propel' to direct your attention to the tercentenary of the !lUhlication of the authorized version of the Bible, which is an occasion that calls fol' grateful commemot'ation at the hands {)f all Masons thronghont the civilized world, for on it rests the fundamental principles of out' Order. You will remember that we are, upon entering the emft, to seriously contemplate the Volume of the Sacred Law, being the unerring standard of tru th and justice. Viewed merely on its ethical side, its precepts mllst help, and do help us all, in our daily wall, of life, and by following jts directions, we m'e bound to live happier and healthier lives.

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The language of our Hitual is the language of the· Bible, with its simplicity, its dignity, its powel', its happy terms of expression, its general accuracy, and not least the music of its cadences and the felicities of its l'h~·thm.

We have all felt -the influence of the Bible, in the social life of the people and in the English language, and this can scarcely be overestimated. Great men like 'Addison, Pope, Farrar, .10hnson, Bacon, Newton,i\1iltl'll, Cromwell, Bunyan, Seott, Ruskin, Macaulay, Tennyson, Dickens and a host of others have sung the praises of that great book, and even agnostics like Huxley have declared tbat that "Book has been woven into the life of 'all that is be!:;t and noblest in English history; that it has become the national epic of Britain, and is familiar to the noble and simple; that it is written in tlIe noblest and pur€st English, and abounds in exquisite beauties of a merely literary form, and that it forbids the veriest hind who never left his village to be ignorant of the existl'nce of other -::ountries and other civilizations, and of a great past stretching back to the furthest limits of the oldest nations of the world," and he (lluxley) called it the "Magna Charta of the poor and oppressed." Is it not well then, my Brethren, that we. as Masons, acknowledging as we do. from time to time, the pI'inciples upon which we rest OUI' very existence, make some outward sign apprecia tive of our faith? I would therefore most fraternally sug~est that the Brethren of their respective Lodges throughout this Jurisdiction, make some move during this yl'ar to celebrate this most important epoch, by holding a public meeting in the Lodge room, if possible, as we can never estimate what we owe to the existence of that Great Book.

Only the usual Dispensations were asked and granted; there are no Decisions, and the work of the year was without anything of special significance. Peace and harmony prevails and general prosperity was enjoyed. M. W. Bro. Charles N. Bell is the Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence and Relations, but there is no Report.

MARYLAND. 1910. THOMAS J.SHRYOCK, WM.

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1911. Re-elected. Re-elected.

G. M. S.

GEO. COOK, Deputy G. S. E. T. SCHULTZ. Lodges, 114.

Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 13,681. Gain, 321.

The methods of the Grand Lodge of Maryland differ materially from those of most American Grand Lodges in several particulars not necessary to differentiate. The Proceedi~gs for the year 1910

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contain a record of the work and membership of the Semi-Annual, Communication, held May 10, 1910) also a Special Grand Communication, May 30, 1910, and of the OK~:

HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL' COMl\lUNICATION,

Whieh began its work November 15, 1910, in the lv,Iasonic Temple in Baltimore, at 8 o'clock P. M. The Grand and many Past Grand Officers were in attendance, besides a sufficient number of Representatives of l .. odges, and the usual forms were observed. The Grand Master, who was serving for the twenty-fifth year (and was reelected), was escorted from his private apartments after the opening of t.he Grand Lodge by a Guard of Honor and duly seated in the Grand East, etc., etc. The Address of the Grand Master was very short and contained nothing of special interest. He states that peace and prosperity have mar){ed the year. He laments the illness of the Grand Secretary, and refers to and strongly endorses the proposed Washington Memorial at Alexandria, Va. Of the 380 pages of the volume, 158 are occupied with a list of Lodges and members, 120 with the Report on Corre.spondence, 25 with a record of presentations, felicitations and complimentary speeches to and concernirig the Grand Master and his election for the twenty-sixth time! Much of the remainder is taken up with tabular statements from the Grand Secretary and 'l'reasurer, and lists of members and officers in attendance upon the several SEssions of the Grand Lodge. . . We fail to find any tabulated statement of th~ number of members, of initiations, etc., during the year, and the conclusion we have reached after hours of study and calculation may be very erroneous. As we make it, the numb~r of Lodges is 114 (same as last year) and the membership 13,682, a gain of 321. The RAport on Correspondence is an excellent'production, worthy of the writer and the Grand Jurisdiction it represents.

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THOMAS

FLANDERS,

DAVIS,

Lodges, 242.

G. M. G. S.

1911. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 58,679.

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so entirely different from our own and from that understood and practiced in most of our American Grand Lodges. The great age of this Grand Lodge and its high character give it a foremost place among the Jurisdictions of America, and we speak with no thought of eriticism when we say that, organized in 1733 and worl~足 ing for fifty years under the jurisdiction and influence of England, it would be strange if some of the characteristics of the mother did not appear in the offspring; other Grand Lodges on our Eastern border exhibit these provincial tendencies in far greater measure. The volume contains, in extenso, the records of six Special Grand Communica.tions; four Quarterly Grand Communications, the last of which, held December 14, corresponds to our Annual, and they recognize it as such, electing their officers-rather re-electing the Grand Master-and closing up the business of the past year and preparing for the future. All of these Grand Communications were evidently rich in local interest, but present little to command our attention. ONE Hli:'<DRED AND SEVENTY-EIGHTH GRAND co;vrMUNICATIOK.

This was held in Boston, December 14,1910, in the Masonic "Temple, and was well attended. The Address of the Grand Master was largely a mere recital of his official acts during the year, and nothing is presented outside of matters of detail. The receipts from Lodge dues were $18,860; from other sources, including rents from the Temple, Dispensations, etc., $118,903.1l. The Temple property is assessed at $1,340,000. The Charity Fund in hand is reported at $499,813.87, an increase of $70,844.00 during the year.. The indebtedness on ~he Temple is $240,000. MASONIC HOME.

A fine property 11a.s been selected and purchased for a Home, .and the entire charge and control of this and all other Charities of the Grand Lodge are vestM in the Board of Masonic Relief. FOREIGN

CORRESPONDENCI~.

There is no Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and the subject is not mentioned except casually in the Address of the Grand Master. The Stated Grand Communication on December 27, 1910, wa~ principally occupied in the reinstallation of the Grand Master, with -th8 annual banquet and general good time.

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MEXICO. 1910. JOSE J. R~YNOSO, 'V:L\I.

1911.

W. H. SEAMON, G. M. F. E. YOUNG, G. S. 'THO:M:PSON, Members, 1,157. Lodges, 18. Gain not reported.

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The Grand l... odge Valle De Mexico met for the Annual Session, it being the fifty-first, in the City of Mexico, April 13, 1911, and was opened in A:L\IPLE FOR",:I, Jose .J. Reynoso, Grand Master, in the Grand East. The Grand Representatives of sixteen of the Grand Lodges of the United States, were formally recognized and welcomed. The Representatives of fourteen Lodges were present; Albert Pike Lodge had sent in no report; the three other Lodges requested the Grand Lodge by formal communication to appoint Representatives for them from Brethren present, which was done. After the Address of the Grand Master, which is a brief business document, the Grand Master announced that the next order of business would be the election of Grand Officers, pending which the following resolution was framed: ELlGIRILl'.n: FOR GnAND LOnGE 路OFFICE. None except such as have been duly elected and instulled as Masters of Lo<lgel' and arc at the time of their elcnion or appointmeDt rnembel's of somc Lodge of this Jurisdiction shall be eligible to any ofIke in thc Grand Lodge; ;nd DO one shall be eIigibie to the otfke of Grand )laster more than two years in any period of six years.

(Which we consider strong proof qf the good sense of this Grand Lodge.)

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H. Seamon was elected Grand Master, and F. E. Young, Grand Secretary, and these with other Grand Officers were duly installed. Touching the secession of last year, the following was adopted: "'HEHEAS, We are informed that the Lodges which separated from us .June 2:Jd, UllO, desire an adjustmcnt of tlie differences; therefore. be it Resolved, Tbat this G:-and Lodge appoint a Committee to be composed of the )Iost ,Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters Ueynoso, Young and Mordough and R. W. Bro. Craig, to. settle this question, this committee being d.uly empowered to tal,e such steps as they may see fit.

As a further explanation of the secession trouble, we quote from report of the Grand Secretary: This secession movement, caused by personal dissatisfaction with the election at the last Annual Communication on the part of a number of

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leading Mexican Masons, all high in the working of the Supreme Council 33d of the Scottish Rite, and their fear that by the opening of the office of Grand i\faster to candidates who do not live in the City of Mexico, they would lose their chances of control, has resulted in automatically weeding (Jut from the GruuG Lodge the least desirable portion of its membership, leaving this body with its 18 truly Masoni<' Lodges, stl'anger than ever in Its history. In furthel' proof of the above, I would state that before separation, we had- 32 Lodges with 1,426 members, whilst now we have 18 Lodges with a total of 1,150 members.

W. Bro. C. B. Waite, Acting Chairman of Committee on Correspondence, presented a very brief report, covering only a half dozen pages, and only noting the Proceedings of some five Grand Lodges. ",Ve extend fraternal sympathy to this Grand Lodge in its brave stand for the right, and trust that it may not only maintain itself but be also able to bring about a complete reconciliation arid restoration of those who have fallen off from their allegiance.

MICHIGAN. 1910.

1911.

G. ROSCOE SWIFT, G. M. JA1\U:S E. DILLON, G. M. Re-elected. Lou B. WINSOR, G. S. Also Chairman. Committee on Foreign Cor. 'Members, 65,708. Lodges, 414. Gain, 2,686.

The Annual for the Grand Jurisdiction of Michigan for 1911 is very ha.ppily introduced by a splendid photo-engraving of Grand Maste~ James E. Dillon, accompanied by a biographical sketch, also a. beautifully illuminated page containing photos of the other Grand Officers for 1911. In fact, we may say at once that the entire volume is a work of art well illustrating the diligence, patience and good taste of the Grand Secretary and the mechanical skill of his publisher. While some-what bulky, yet Michigan is a great Grand Jurisdiction, and. requires more space than the ordinary. SIXTY-SEVJ<;NTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Michigan assembled for the Annual Communication of 1911 in the city of Port Huron, May 23, in the Auditorium, all the Grand Officers in their proper positions. Also there were present many Past Grand Officers and visitors, besides the

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Heprcscntatives of a. sufficient number of constituent Lodges, and the Grand Lodge was opened in AlHPLE FORM: at high twelve. The Grand Lodge then took a recess until 1: 30 o'clock, P. M., at which time LABOR was resumed, and the Grand Secretary proceeded to call THE ROLL OF HOXOR,

Containing the names of forty-two Masons. There was no response audible to human ear, for these have joined the silent majority, having so acquitted themselves in the quarries of earth as to win this annual recognition from their Brethren. The Mayor of the city, W. Bro. John J. Bell, delivered an address of welcome. which was followed by a second Address from Past Grand Master Wm. T. Mitchell, aged ninety-four, the oldest Past Grand Master in Michigan, and probably in the world. To these the Grand Master responded with elegant courtesy and proceeded to deliver the Annual Address. This is a voluminous paper, when' accompanying documents are included, covering more than a hundred pages, but doubtless no more than are necessary to present all matters demanding consideration. He recites a Mng list of distinguishea dead, of appointments, visitations and Dispensations, The Grand Master reported that Palestine Lodge, having 1,650 members, had asked permission to form a subsidiary Lodge (in ~ffect); that is, to have a second ;set of offi('~rs whose duties should simply be to confer Degrees for the Lodge proper after the election of candidates. The plea was that Palestine, having conferred 487 degrees and raised 147 Master Masons during the year, the tax on time and strength was too great; and they wished this measure of relief without, however, being willing to give up any prestige on account of membership, etc. This ,vas referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, who reported adversely. We do not see how they could have done otherwise. The .spirit which prompts such desire on the part of a Lodge is much the same as that which moves a man to hold the office of Grand Master, or Master of Lodge, indefinitely, simply because there is not enough strength to oppose him. It was perhaps a natural ambition, but certainly not Masonic. The Grand Master presents an extended correspondence with the Alexandria Lodge touching the Washington 'Memorial, etc., with 路evident approval of the enterprise; also he reports an incidental invasion of the Grand Jurisdiction of Canada, and the withdrawal of fraternal intercourse, which was happily adjusted later.

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j\IASO"IC HOME.

Our Michigan Brethren are giving careful attention to the interests of this insti~ution" but are hampered by want of means to fully carry out their wishes. There are at present fifty-seven old people in the Horne, and the average cost of maintenance has been about $250 per capita. No children are admitted. REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This is lengthy, covering three hundred pages in reviewing the Proceedings of sixty-six Grand Lodges, three of them for two years. That it is well written need not be stated, since it is the work of the Grand Secretary, Lou B. Winsor. He very' aptly introduces his Report by Quoting from the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Michigan: /

The Grand Secretary shall also be tx-officio a committee on correspondence, and it shall be his duty to examine the correspondence and reports from other Grand Lodges in correspondence with this Grand Lodge. The committee shall refrain from c;'iticism of such proceedings. as well as promulgating the opinion of the committee upon decisions, laws and regulations of this or any other Grand Lodge.

Missouri has pleasant and extended mention.

MINNESOTA. 1910. WILLIAM

1911.

B. PATTON, G. M.

JOHN li'ISHEL,

G. S.

IRVING TODD,

Lodges, 253.

FIFTY-EIGHTH

KLING, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 25,800. Gain, 838.

A~i\iUAL

ELMER

COMMUNICATIOK.

The Fifty-eighth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Minnesota was held in the Masonic Temple, in the city of St. Paul, commencing at high twelve on Wednesday, January 18, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911. All the Grand Officers were preseIit. During the session 222 Lodges were represented out of 253 on the roll. The Address of the Grand Master was a paper of detail, setting before the Grand Lodge his work for the year and his opinions on various matters. There' was nothing of sentiment and no attempt

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at rhetorical display; in which the good sense of the Grand Master commends itself. / There were the usual requests for Disp~nsations, and for the usual reasons: Most of these were granted. Two requests for Dispensation to form new Lodges were refused. There were two Decisions; one, which we cite as of possible interest, was to the effect that the law being that a member paying dues for twentyfive years should be exempt thereafter, such exemption could not be secured before the end of that time by payment in advance for the remaining years. A matter of small moment, yet we would be glad to know the arguments in the case. The Grand Master reports having received a communication under Lodge seal setting forth the fact that a certain candidate fo'r political office was a Mason in good standing. He very properly reproved the Secretary, and reported the case to the Grand Lodge. He called attention to the bic~ntenary of the Grand Lodge of England, to occur in 1917, and recommended action. Also he recommended favorable action in the matter of the Washington Memorial Building at Alexandria.. The Grand Lodge appointed committees in both these interests. One of the most interesting episodes was the introductioI1 of a letter from Past Grand Master E. W. Durant, residing at Charleston, S. C., enclosing a copy of communication from M. W. Bro. David Ramsey, Grand Master of South Carolina in 1862. It is strong and touching-so much so that we would be glad to give it all, especially as it applies to 'a time of peace as well as war: We give a brief extract. From that far-off time of war it comes to us as a voice from the tombs. :~

Walk circumSIJf'~ctly in the present evil time, ever mindful of solemn" undertakings in your part in the presence of Almighty God; be faithful in observance 1hereof towards all and singUlar the brethren whether these be met in Lodges dedicate, or only known to you by divers means, in darkness or light; in health or sickness; in wealth or want; in peril or safety: in prison, cseape or freedom: in charity Ol' evil-mindness; al'med or unarmed: fl'ipnd 01' seeming foe, and as to these, mOl:'t certainly as t~)\vards Brethl'en when masonically met Oil. by ;)1' with all due and regular intercommunication and intelligence. You have registered wprds which can not be unspoken 01' recalled, antedarin~ as they will survive all disturbances :lmong men and turmoils in State; words which in fullest force and meaning should be ever present unto you in thought, uttel'ance and deed. Time with its affairs will soon to everyone be spent, "Ie are at labor for a short whil~ only in the work of Him who hath no respect of persons, building us, if meet, into

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another and an enduring- temple; if vouchsafed unto us to be so edified. it will never be regret to remember any good deed done in the name of the common Master and Father to whatsoever Brother. even him whom the pL'ofan~ would call an enemy. If we do good to those who love us and do go(;d IInto us, whar more do we than other men: I charge eVl:"ry one or j'OU, in the name of our Supreme and Universal Master, to be mindful now you are bound in certain duties whereunto you have called Him to witness .your obligations and performances who will hereafter judge. I charge you in His gL'eat name and in view of His final day. suffer not the disputes .and broils of m~n to impair the hUl'ffiony which has exi~tf'd and wiil exist throughout '..he Fraternity; for' whetheL' or not you put to shame the teachings of our Craft, they can not be annulled; nor d€-~!)ite evil members who may pain us, can th:l body of our faithful brothe'rhoort be uDllihilatert or ·destroyed, or even ~o much as pal'alyzed. Let us not hear aIllong us that theL'e is war, that strife and dissension prevail; as Masons it conccl'lls .us not.

i\1ASONIC HOi\1E.

Minnesota is preparing to create a Masonic Home, but wisely ·defers the matter until sufficient funds can be realized to give it a good foundation and organization. They have some $18,000 on hand, and expect to raise $100,000 before beginning the Home. The report on Correspondence is well written and comp:r,;ehensive. Missouri has kindly recognition, which we appreciate. We note that we misrepresented Minnesota in including it with Grand Lodges .claiming Perpetual Penal Jurisdictions. We accepted a statement, ·originally from New York, to that effect. We are glad to correct this error.

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MISSISSIPPI.

W. M. CONNOR, G. M. F. G. SPEI<~D, G. S. H. T. HOWARD, P. G. M. Lodges, 346.

1911. J. S.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 18,000. Gain, 550. BROOKS,

NIK}';TY-THIHD ANNUAL COl\fM:UKICATION.

The Annual Communication for 1911 was held in the city of Gulfport, and was pleasantly introduced by a reception, attended by' a large number of citizens, both ladies and gentlemen, as well as members of the Fraternity. Besides addresses of welcome from the

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Mayor and others, some fine music was rendered, all of which was highly interesting. At 12 o'clock noon, Febru~ry 21, 1911, the Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM. We do not find anywhere a report of the number of Lodges, members or the gain during the year, and the figures we' give a;e doubtless far from correct. GRAND MASTEI~'S ADDRESS,

Through the mp.rcies of God we have been permitted to' assemble in this. our Ninety-third Annual Convocation. We come. I trust, with gratitude in our hearts. and praises upon our lips for the manifold blessings which OUl' f'ver-beneficent heavenly Father has so graciollsly showered upon us dul'ing the past year which will soon be lashed on tothose which have gone on .bef{)re, and lay b1!ried beneath the haud of time. BUETHREN:

We have much 路to be grateful for, death has not invaded the official family of this Grand Jurisdiction during the year. 1'\0 pestilencl: has stalked abroad in our land to strike torrOl' to the heal'ts of OUI' people, we have reaped bountiful harvests, our people are happy, prosperous and contented. It is true that some communities in our State have not been so fortunate, owing to the invasion of the dreaded boll weevil, but then let us not forget that OUl' God is too wh;e to make mistakes and too good to do wrong, and that He will ypt lead the unfortunate ones out of the gloom and despair of this misfortune int{) the bright and happy sunshine of peace aGd plenty. We ha~e met'today to deliberate for the future guidance of the Craft, Illay our deliberation be charactel'ized by brothel'ly love and kinoness, to this end, may they be controlled and guided by the God of our fathers, that we may make no mistakes, that whatever we may do during tlJis session may redound to His glory, and the advancement of the noble Order which WE' all love.

The Address covers thirteen pages only, and is largely occupied with local matters. The Grand Master granted many Dispensations, and refused others. He laid several corner-stones, and declined to do so in other cases because the walls were already up. We indorsethis, as' it has always seemed to us rather ridiculous to put a cornerstone ceremoniously in a hole in a wall. He reports ten Lodges constituted by appointees, one removed and Dispensations granted for two new Lodges. In his Decisions he shuts out any ex-convict, which seems to us too sweeping. The case may be rare, but unquestionably there are some ex-convicts who "come under the tongue of good report." He also decides that the Grand Master can not restorethe Charter of a defunct Lodge; yet it seems to us that a Grand Master may restore a Charter during his term which he himself has arrested under some circumstances. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be good, as indicated by the reports.

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,MASONIC HOl\m.

The Home only receives children, and ot these there have been 69 admitted to date, 15 were withdrawn during the past year, leaving 54 as the present membership of the Home. The Home, with its equipments, is valued at $64,681.92, maintenance $6,831.58, which would indicate a per capita cost of $D6.60, by far the smallest we have noted. However, the pay-roll of employes, betterments, etc., which are generally included in the item "Maintenance," increases the amount per capita some forty per cent. B~sides caring for the Home, the Grand Lodge makes many donations to Lodges to aid in caring for the aged and indigent! In this connection a.re~Olution was adopted assessing a tax of 25 cents on each Lodge member for the support of the Home, and another directing the Trustees of the Home to donate $50.00 to any Masonic widow in need, provided the Lodge of which her husband was a member should contribute a like amount. The Report on Correspondence covers eighty-one pages-one IS accorded to Missouri. The Report is by Harry T. Howard, Past Grand Master.

MONTANA. 1910. .Tâ&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ L.

CARROLL,

1911. G. M.

vV.

SPEER,

G. M .

Re-elected. Also ~ol11l11ittee on Foreign Cor. Lodges, 78. Members, 5,957. Gain, 472. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Montana for 1910 are presented in a very neat volume, the arrangement of which reflects credit on the Grand Secretary and his publisher. The volume is happily introduced with a fine picture of Most Worshipful Bro. J. L. Carroll, Grand 'Master, 1909 and 1910; and further by a succinct report of Special Communications held at Red Lodge, October 13, 1909, to lay corner-stone on Masonic Temple; Missoula, March 8, 1910, to Dedicate Masonic Temple;' Manhattan, March 19, 1910, to Dedicate Masonic Hall; Billings, August 29, 1910, to Dedicate Masonic Temple. CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR.

FORTY-SIXTIJ

A:\'NGAL

CO!\f:MUNICATION.

The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana for the year 1910 was held in the Masonic Temple in the city of Helena,

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beginning its work September 21, 1910, at 9: 20 o'clock A. M., being opened in AMPLE FORM by Grand Master John L. Carroll, assisted by other Grand Officers, and in the presence of a constitutional number of Representatives of Lodges, besides visitors. The Grand Secretary announced that all the Lodges had made returns and paid dues, and after some other preliminaries the Grand Master presented the Annual Address, which was brief, but ,of high character in its spirit and arrangement. We give an extract: BRg'1'HHBN-It is D)Y privilege and my pleasure to welcome yon to the 46th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Montana; where from all parts' of this great State we have come to review the past, and to lay plans for t11e future; to return thanks to the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe for the benefits we have received, and the blessings we enjoJ'. To remembel' affectionately and regretfully our Brothers who have passed to the Supreme Grand Lodge above, to remember only their virtues and t,) redouble our efforts for the benefit of the living. Although, through this lo'ng hot summer, the scorching rays of the sun have but infrequently hcen tempered by cooling showers, and our streams and rivers have dwindled far below their customary force and usefulness; and destructive fires have devastated some of our magnificent forests, and laid waste and destroyed the habitations of men, and even human life was sacrificed to its ungovernable fury; stili Masonry, the great civilizing force. has kept steadilJ' advancing in its onward mat路ch. The Chartered Lodges have all increased their membership, young men witll the world before them are coming in to leal'll the lessons of Masonry; to assume its duties, and ext('nd its usefulness still more and more through each succeeding ;year; and as the fet路tile soil and the well-nigh inexhaustible mines and forests of this great State are calling into existence new and thriving towns, they ,too are knocking at our doors for Masonic privileges, During the Masonic year just closing, we have issued Dispensations for the formation of seven' new J.,odges; some of which we have personally inspected: and all come well recommended, and with every indication of becoming important factors in Montana Masonry.

No Decisions are reported of special interest except in that Jurisdiction, and among the recommendations we only find two of special significance; one is that in our pubHc exercises, on all occasions, the Worshipful Master should be uncovered to the end that none of our customs may be known to the ,world. The other is that an evening be set apart at every. Annual Grand Communication for a Special Memorial Service" and that an order of service be prepared for such occasions. Both these suggestions seem worthy from OUi' standpoint. In fact, we had almost concluded to suggest the latter to our own Grand Lodge. The Grand Secretary reports $11,472.00 as the receipts for dues; also that the largest Lodge is Missoula, with 272 members, having raised 46 during the year.

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The Report on Foreign Correspondence covers 153 pages, with well-written review of Proceedings of 66 Grand Lodges. Missouri, for 1909, is reported in respectful terms. It was written by R. W. Bro. H. S. Hepner in the absence of Brother Cornelius Hedges, Chairman of Committee.

NEBRASKA. 1909.

1910.

MICHAEL路 DOWLING, G. M. HARRY A. CHENEY, G. M. FRANCIS E. WHITE, G. S. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Gor. CHARLES J. PHELPS. Lodges, 250. Members, 17,886. Gain, 767. FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska met in Annual Communi路 cation in Freemason's Hall, Omaha, on Tuesday, June 7; A. L. 5910, at 9: 30 o'clock in the morning, there being present, besides Grand and Past Grand Officers, the Representatives of 216 Lodges, and many visitors. 'l'he Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM, and the Grand Master路 delivered an excellent Address, from which we give a sample to show its high quaiity: . The year just closed shows a large increase in our membership, the number of initiations being the lat'gest in the history of the Gt'and Lodge. Our funds are ample for all purposes, including a fair appropriation for charity. Measnred by the above, it can indE'ed be said that the year has been prosperous. Numbers, however, are not always indicative of strength, for unless the quality of the material is of the very best, the larger the number, the weaker the structure. I trust that due care has been used in the selection of material for our Ma!:lOnic edifice, and that each stone placed in the temple will prove worthy of a place in our Fraternity. . There is to my mind a higher conception of the principles of our Order and a more conscientious discharge of the eml.obling duties evidenced today than ever befo!'e, which entering into the warp and woof of our Masonic fabric can not fall to strengthen and beautify It until it may in the course of time. in a minute degree, approach the pattern given us by the Dlvinf' Architect. If this contrntlon is right. Masonry's opportunity is here; that which Masonry has stood for theoretically all through the past, let us begin to incot'porate in our every-day lives.

.* My experience has taught me that there are too many Lodges in existence that ought not to have been created. It is a simple matter to form a l\fasonic Lodge. but I have acted upon the theory. that a Lodge should not

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be formed unless there is more than a reasonable probability of its being chartered and continued as a prosperous \ Lodge. A Masonic Lodge should only be formed under conditions that will place it as thc most complete fraternal organization in the city or town where it is located. Neither should a Lodge be formed if by so doing it will destroy a Lodge already in existence. It require8 some money, and much time and labor to maintain a Lodge, and unless the Brethren are willing to give freely of all of thesc. they can not reach the high planc upon which a Lodge should stand. While no fixed rule can be followed, therc arc certain reC!uirements that J believc should be insisted l1pon before creating an organization that, if it does no gocd, lilay do much harm to the good name of ."Iasonry.

The usual number of miscellaneous Dispensations were granted, and for the usual reasons, viz., Lodge- removals, elections out of . time, Dedications, etc. Also, he made a number of appointments, reinstated several suspended Masters of Lodges, and visited numerous Lodges duririg the year. Altogether, the Report evidences the faithful discharge of many ordinary and some unusual duties with wisdom and fidelity. Only two Decisions are reported, and these unimportant and local. The following is unusual, but eminently proper. We have long since provided for this case after a fashion: HECOlVIl\fENDATIONS.

First. I recommend that oUi' law be changed so as to permit llrcthren who for religions or conscientious reasons \...· ish to dimit, to do so. Under OUI' present law there is no way whereby one can honorabl.y SlOVer his connection with a Masonic Lodge except for the purpose of joining auothel' Lodge of Freemasons; and some provision should be made whereby a Brother under ccrtain conditions could be permitted to dimit without being required to state that he wants a dimit for the purpose above mentioned. Several instances have been brought to my attention where the church membership of Brethren interferes with their retaining membership in the Lodge. and they desire to pay their dues and leave it in an honorable manner. Under our' present law there is no way fol' them to do so, however, and the result is that they c€as~ paying dues. and are eventually suspended for non-payment thereof. i\1any of them do not like to remain under sentence of suspension. preferring to pay their dues and leave the Lodge with a dean record.

The right of expatriation is eminently sacred, and every Fraternal Order, especially, should so provide that a Brother may withdraw in honor and dignity, with no reflection on his character official or personal. The financial condition is evidently good, the balance shown by ledger being $57,756.49. For the Masonic Home the receipts from all sources for the year were $23,987.22, and the expenditures $22,753.9K The entire cost of maintenance for year was only $7,684.81. Fortyfour people were cared for during the year at a cost per capita of

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$247.89. The present exhibit does not give a complete history of the organization and management of the Home, though it seems to be a corporation established and maintain'::ld largely by stockholders, though legislation is proposed to increase its assets by contributions from Grand Lodge. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence, covering 101 pages, is well written and deals kindly with Missouri.

NEW BRUNSWICK. 1910.

1911.

G. M. J. TWINING HART, G. S. Lodges, 38.

Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 2,925.

H. S.

BRIDGES,

Gain, 133. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick for路1910 are happily introduced by a fine photo路engraving of M. W. Bro. Henry Seabury Bridges, Grand Master, who was re-elected; also there is the record in detail of a Special Grand Communication for the funeral service of R. W. Bro. James Edward Everett, P. G. M., and an Especial Grand Communication and Lodge of Sorrow in memory of Edward the VII, King of Eng1and. The exercises on this occasion were most impressive, and路 the Address of the Grand qhaplain, Rev. Gordon Dickie, was of high order. An extract may be of interest: King Edward made no distinction between the classes and the masses. rIe would receive a deputation of working men with as much courtesy as he would an assembly of crowned heads, It was evidently his opinion, too, "that God must have liked the common peopple, else he would not create so many of them." Even in his sorrow he held firml;}' by his democratic principles. The funeral for his little son W3.S as simple as any peasant's, There were no courtiers-no procession. 'The King :>tood by the open grave, hand in hand with the little princes, while the villagers threw in fiowel's and thus expressed the sympath;}' that lay too deep for words. In everything he did the King was truly genuine. lIe was never known to bear 'a grudge or do an 1Il turn to anyone. He studied the characteristics and even the fallings of others so that he might the more tl'Uly gain their confidence. He had, in a word, what we. call tact, and respected the authority as well as the prejudices of othel's, In his youthful days. when traveling with those who represented royalty, he nevel' "made a scene:' and

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where thel:e was a qUE-stion as to precedence, would always make a point of giving way, thus carrying out the scriptural principle: "tn honor prefel'ring one another." And it is only fair to state that he was generally religious. He delighted in the Sabbath H~ a day of rest and peace. He was always in his place in church, and when at sea on Sunday and no chaplain present, he would gather all the officers and read the lessons for .the day. It has been observed that the first act of the late King after his great typhoid illness was to attend a thanksgiving .service in St. Mary Magdalene, where those pt'esent remarked that it was beautiful to see the expression of thankfulness and adoration on tile faces of both the King and Queen. Another proof of his sincere conviction in religious matters is supplied from Rome, where he was once at Baster-time. '1'his is usually the season when all travellers put aside whatever religious convictions they may have and flock to see the splendid ceremonials in St. l'eter's and the other Catholic churches. But the Prince-as he was then-went quietly to the plain.little English Church, remarking that when Protestant people went to Rome they should be more than usually particular to uphold their own form of faith. $

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FORTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Forty-third Annual Communication of "The Grand. Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of, Free and Accepted Masons of New Brunswick" was held at Freemasons' Hall, in the cIty of St. John, on Tuesday, the 23d day of August, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910. There were present, besides Grand and Past Grand Officers, the Representatives of a constitutional number ·of Lodges. The Grand Lodge was opened in' AMPU~ FORM and the Grand Master presented his Annual Address, which. was brief and almost entirely' occupied with tributes to distinguished dead of various Grand Jurisdictions, and visitations of the various Lodges during the year. There are no Decisions or recommendations of more than local interest. The Grand, Secretary reported the receipts for the year as being $3,151.15, all for fees and dues.' Also, he reported that there had been 218 initiations, 211 passed, 216 raised, 30 joined, and 16 reinstated, 54 withdrawn, 24 suspended, and 52 deaths, leaving an increase for the year of 133. The Grand Treasurer reported the treasury in good condition, The entire expenses for the year were $1,458.15,. and $9,328.05 are reported as in vested in bonds. There is no Repgrt' on F'oreign Correspondence, and no reference' to other Grand Lodges, exc~pt that the Grand Master presented his credentials as Representative from the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, U. S. A.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1909.

1910. EDWIN F. JONES, G. M. HARRY M. CHENEY, G. S. Also Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 10,260. Gain, 171.

FREDERICK W.SAWYER, G. M. FRANK D. WOODBURY, G. S. Lodges, 80.

A splendid picture of Past Grand Master George Washington Currier, 1888-1889, very fitly introduces the Annual Report of this Grand Lodge, and also fine photo-engravings of Past Grand Mastf\l' Charles Henry Burns, 1866-67-69; Thomas Saul Ellis, Deputy District Grand Master, 1879-80; Geo. Austus Baily, Deputy District Grand Master, 1885-86; Charles W. Whitney, Deputy District Grand Master, 1878-79 ~ Ge~rge Perky Cleaves, Grand Secretary, 1878-99; Brother James Bellows McGreger, supposed to have been the oldest living Mason at the time of his death, he having been born September 6, 1801, and dying March 23, 1910; and, lastly, that of the lamented Frank Dana Woodbury, Grand Secretary, who was Grand Master in 1890-91, was elected Grand Secretary in 1900, and died November 20, 1909. Several Special and the Semi-Annual Grand Communication were held and duly recorded in the Proceedings, one of the former being to perform the last rites for M. W. Bro. Frank Dana Woodbury, and the last named seems to have been devoted principally to the exemplification of the work. THE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Grand Lodge of New Hampshire met in Annual Communication in Freemasons' RaIl, Concord, N. R., Wednesday, May 18, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910.' The attendance was large, there being, besides Grand and Past Grand Officers and many visitors, the Representatives of fifty-seven Lodges present. The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM, after which several distinguished. Brethren from other Jurisdictions were introduced and formally welcomed to the Grand Lodge. The responses were fitting and happy. AUDRESS. This is a fine specimen of mental and Masonic skill, and demonstrates the ability of the Grand Master. We give extract:

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Heverenlly we lift our minds for a moment to the Supreme Grand ~'1aster of the Universe, and worship .Him under whose divine approval OUt' beloved Order ha,; existed so many. many years. Thankfully we praise Him under wl.lOsp. watchful cat'e we live and move and have our being, for all the blessings and comforts we enjoy. Masonry is so closely interwoven with true religion in its foundations, its principles, and its teachings as to lead us to believe that the Great Creator is using it as a powerful instrument for the moral uplift of the world. How could it be otherwise, Brethren, when Masonry is founded on the Holy Word of God and when. some of its most exalted inspirations are drawll from the same sacred source? '.rhroughont the whole civilized world the influence of Masonry is being exerted today more than ever before. In its silent, mystet'ious workings it is cO,nstantly fJleading' for a more common brotherhood and for a purer and higher plane of living. The barriers which have for centuries divided men in their religious beliefs arc gradually disappearing and today we are beholding men rallying under one standard of righteousness, fighting for ,purity in all departments of life and for the enlightenment of the masses who are stil~ living in the darkness of ii"noran('e, 'Tis a grand thing to be a man, living amid the stirring events of the present ,age; 'tis a grander thing to be a Mason and be known as one who stands for the 'best and purest things of life and who is taking some active part in the moml uplift which is going on all over the world. The badge of a Mason, mOl'C ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle. more honorable than Star and Garter, means more today than ever before in its history. That spotless emblem, which speaks for purity, righteousness and peace, is binding men of every country, sect and opinion by ties of a common brotherhood, thet'cby insuring the peace of the world and the betterment of mankind.

He refers very tenderly to the Fraternal dead, find e~ho in many hearts:

His words wi1.1

Brethren, this old world in whieh we live is a world of sunshine aud shadow, of joy and sorrow, of prosperity ,and adversity, of victory' and defeat, No pathway through life, however delightful it may seem to be now, however thickly strewn with roses, but what sooner or latel" the feet will find the cruel thoms. Amid the sunshine ot' this second year of my administration there have been times when clouds, heav:r and dark, have hovered oyer it. The cutting of ties which have bound men together for many years In a Fratel'llity so beautiful and sublime as Masonry, always for a time blots out the sun ana we sit In the shadow of a great sorrow. Wet'e it not for the fact that th.~ teachings of Masonry point with infallible accuracy to a life beyond the present existence, then indeed would our sorrow and regret be greater than we could bear. ' As you listen to the record of those who have entel'ed into the higher life, may your memories recall them as they have walked among us. 'l'hink of their virtues and resolve to emulate them. Over theil" failings throw the broad mantle of charity, remembering always the impressive wOl'ds of Him who said. ".Judge not that ye be not judged,"

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He reports many Dispensations of ordinary characfer, but no Decision.s at all. He also reGords many visitations, among which the meeting of Grand Masters at the Dedication of the Baltimore Temple is naturally prominent. He sent a Representative to the Washington-Alexandria meeting, 'who reports an association formally organized for the purpose of erecting a memorial to the Father of His Country at Alexandria, Va. M. W. Bro. Harry M. Cheney, Grand Secretary, was reappointed Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspondence, and his Report of the Proceedings of sixty-four Grand Lodges is in fine form, coveri,ng 185 pages. He speaks kindly of Missouri in general, and touching our Report on Correspondence he says: Past Grand Master Anderson, whose death is noted above, had for foul' years furnished the Report on Foreign Conespondence. Ten or more volunteers took up his work for 'him, while he was yet living-splendid instance of loyalty to him and to the Fraternity-and the report in this volume is the result of their labors. It is uniqup in American literature of this class, and hence has attracted our attention in more than ail ordinary way. Our conclusion is that they have done most excellent work.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1910. E.

1911.

FRANK JONES, HARRY

G. M.

M. CHENEY.

Lodges, 80.

H. WIGGIN, G. M. Secretary. Also Committee on Foreign Cor. . Members, 10,358. Gain, 98. CHARLES

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire for 1910 constitutes a volume of some 321 pages, well arranged and reflecting most impressively the wisdom and fidelity of the Grand Secretary, Harry (not Henry) M. Cheney, who is also Chairman of Committee on Foreign Correspendence. Besides that of the passing Grand Master, Edwin Frank Jones, there are excellent pictures of several distinguished Masons of the Jurisdiction, and also one of the Masonic Home. There were two Special Grand Communications besides the Semi-Annual, all of which are reported in detail. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Twenty-second Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge 'Of t4e Ancient and Honorable

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Fraternity of Free and Accepted shire was held at Freemasons' .Wednesday, May 17, A. D.' 1911, the Grand Master we excerpt the

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Masons of the State of New HampHall} in the city of Concord, on A. L. 5911. From the Address of following:

The year has been, MasonicalIy, one of plenty, health and peace. Thl'oughout OUi' Jurisdiction no serious trouble has occurred, our numbers show a decided increase, some minor difficulties and complications have been smoothed out, and our relations with all other Jurisdictions are most friendly and ft'aternal. The work of my office, while mostly of a routine charactet', has been pleasant; it has necessitated much correspondence with Brethren in all sections of the State, and from all I have received most courteous treatment. I know of no matter of importance concerning which it is a matter of duty to call it to your attention.

Many que:stiolls have been asked me which I have answered to the best of my ability, but none were of importance enough to be called decisions and 'so to be set forth ill the records, They involved nothing new and werp. such as could be readily answered by referring to the constitution and ,to well-estabt'Ished precedents, So, you see the year of my administration 11as been quite uneventful; it has brought no change in the condition or the policy of the Gt'and Lodge, We have tried to abide by the constitution and the ancient usages of the Craft, and there has been no appa,'ent desire or attempt on the part of anyone to overturn the old Order. So there is little to report that would be of interest to you except to say that the fraternity closes the year as prosperous and more numerous than it was tw'eive months ago, : SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNICA'l'ION.

Of this the Grand Master says that "the attendance was very large, and the loyalty and enthusiasm of the Masons of New Hampshire was never more manifest. Continuing, he says: 11;1 my opinion it would be a sad thing for this GI:and Lodge to take any artion whIch would in the least tend to lessen the interest in this yearly meeting at Manchester, the importance of which to the Craft can nevel' be equaled by any other gathering. Whatever action may hereafter be taken on the matter of holding district meetings for instruction in the work, still the semi-annual communication should be preserved, so that once a year all Masons from all parts of the State, WhO' wish, may meet together for soclal reunion and fraternal greeting and ritualistic instruction.

The Grand Master rep<?rts the Masonic Home in fine. condition, but urges the need of greater accommodation. Five were admitted to the Home and two died during the year. Number of inmates, 14. Cost of maintenance, $7,227.18. Omitting all items for repairs, notes, etc., the cost per capita is still something over $400.

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. This is written by the Grand Secretary in wise and kindly spirit. It covers some 187 pages in reviewing the Proceedings of 64 Grand Lodges-6 of these for 2 years. Missouri has kindly mention.

NEW JERSEY. 1910.

1911. ALLTON H. SHERMAN, G. M. LESLIE A. BURRITT, G. M. B. F. WAKEFIELD, G. S. Re-elected. ROB'1'. A. SHIRREFS, Committee on Foreign Cor. Lodges, 190. Members, 33,094. Gain, 1,670. ONE

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The Annual Communication for the year 1911 of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey was held in Masonic Hall, in the city of Trenton, N. J., beginning the session Wednesday 19th, at 11 o'clock A. M. The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORM by the Grand Master, all the Grand, many Past Grand Officers, many visitors, and the Representatives of 180 Lodges being present. GRAl.'\D MASTER'S ADDRESS. The Most Worshipful Grand Master delivered his Annual Address as follows: BRETHREN OF THE GRA.ND LOUGE-'.roday we are assembled in the One Hundred and Twenty-fourth Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, to review the work of the year just closing; to consider matters of interest to the Craft and to iegislate, as best we may, for its guidance in the future. I welcome you to this Communication. Truly It is good to be here. Happy are we in that we have lived to see this day and to see and to ~reet this large number of 'our Brethren of the Mystic Tie. The Masonic year just closing has been very prosperous' and successful. We have made large additions to our numbers; all good men and true we believe; men whom we are glad to be associated with and to call them our Brethren. We have, in several notable instances, renovated, improved and enlarged our meetiI114 places; we have largely increased our funds, we have helped to feed the hungry and to clothe the naked. Ail these material things we have done in large measure. We have strengthened our faith in spiritual matters; we have increased our belief in the immortality of the soul and I humbly trust that we have refined and strengthened ,our chal'act(~I路. For all these great blessings that our bountlfnl Father has showered upon us may 0111'

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The above extract well illustrates the general literary style of the Address, which uses little mere sentiment, and is, in fact, a business document of most satisfactory character. It is a careful detail of the work of the Grand Master during the year, and evidences a con路 scientious endeavor to discharge faithfully all the duties of his office. He reports many visitations, Dispensations, appointments, etc., but no Decisions, as he was able by reference to existing laws and usage to satisfy every question that came before him. The report on Masonic Home indicates that our Brethren of that Jurisdiction have had rather more than the usual amount of trouble and misfortune in connection with the management. The mortality since the opening in 1898 has been quite unusual, there having been eighty deaths, and there are now only seventy-six in the Ho.me. There were twenty deaths in 1910. The cost per capita is not given, and possibly could be only approximated, as the Home is connected with a farm-but is apparently considerably over $200. The finances seem to be in good condition and the endowment fund is growing. The Report on Correspondence is from the strong pen 路of Brother Robt. A. Shirrefs, and covers some 185 pages in a review of the Proceedings of sixty-six Grand Lodges, four of which are repeat~d; that is, the review is for two separate years. He accords two pages to Missouri, finding little of special interest, but nothing to which he objects. Altogether the Report is exceedingly well written.

NEW MEXICO. 1909. G. M. KEEN, G. S.

FRANK JOHNSON, ALPHEUS A. JAMES

WROTH.

Lodges, 38.

1910. EnwAHD L. MEDLER, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 2,572. Gain, 191. ' .

THIl{TY-TIIIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico for the year 1910 was held in the hall of Roswell Lodge in the city of Roswell, N. M., convening Monday, October 17, at 10 o'clock A. M. Frank Johnson, Grand Master in the Grand East, and all

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Grand Officers in their places except the Grand Chaplain, ..." hose office was filled by the appointment of Rev. R. E. Land. A constitutional number of Lodges were reported as represented on the floor, and the Grand Lodge was opened in AMPU; FORM:. The Grand Master presented the Annual Report, which was well received, it being brief and interesting, as it was. a recital of the faithful and wise labors of the Grand Master-a document worthy of imitation; lacking sentiment, perhaps, but full of evidences of a zeal for Masonry. He reports twelve Special and two Emergent Grand Communi~ cations, which are also reported in full in the opening pages of the Proceedings. He also reports many Dispensations for the usual reasons, and a number of Decisions, one of which, to the effect that a Lodge might be held in a room over a saloo,n, was repudiated by the Committee as contradicting a law of the Grand Lodge. eWe are sorry to admit that our own Grand Lodge does not keep pace with this Grand Lodge in that particular regard for propriety.) Another Decision to the effect that a Master Mason holding a dimit might apply to any Lodge regardless of residence and needed no recommendation, as his dimi~ was in itself a recommendation, presents a ne'w idea and is probably sound, but seems to us of litlle weight. GRAND LECTURER.

The Grand Lecturer reports having visited thirty-eight Lodgesthat is, every Lodge-spending 121 days in the work, for which he was allowP-d $3.00 per day and traveling expenses, a total of $655.15. KIT CARSON HOM!':.

The question of a site for the proposed Masonic Home is not yet decided. Last year a committee was appointed to investigate and report, and the expectations seemed to be that the home of Kit Carson, the noted Indian fighter, would be purchased and occupied in that way. But while the Grand Lodge ordered its purchase, the probability is that it will be preserved as a memorial of the noted Mason, and. that the Home will be located elsewhere.

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NEW SOUTH WALES. 1910. SIR ,H.

RAWSON,

ARTHUR H. BRAY,

1911. G. M. G. S.

H. MONTGOMERIE HAMILTON, G. M.

Re-eIected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 14,819. Gain, 1,057.

TROS. LEES ROWBOTHAM.

Lodges, 228.

The Proceedings of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales contains in extenso the work and personnel of four Special and four Quarterly Sessions of the Grand Lodge, the first of which was held August 2, 1909, in the Town Hall at Sydney, being probably the most important and interesting. The method of procedure in this' and i;n other Foreign Grand Jurisdictions is so different from our own that it is difficult to give even an approximate review of the work. The Grand Master, having been selected before by a con路 sensus of the Lodges, was duly installed with elaborate ceremonies. The Address of M.' W. Bro. G. E. Emery, installing officer, was most impressive. We give a selection: When we go into the garden and see the flowers and fi'uits, we admire their beauty and their sweetness, and when we go into a Masonic Lodge and see there the fruits of perfection displayed in the lives of the Brethren and in the conduct of the Lodges, we know that the spirit of Freemasonry, and tile teachings of those who are in office are having the desired effect. When we go into a garden and observe the flowers, we sometimes forget that the work is being done by the forces which are hidden from sight, but which are constantly drawing nourishment from the soil, and so thei'e is a great deal of work being done by Grand Lodge Officers and the Worshipful Masters and Officers of Lodges which is not perhaps displayed, yet it is by faithfulness of that work that we are able to see the success and prosperity and progress of the Lodges.

The response of the Grand Master was not less strong and eloquent: Brethren, I am fUlly conscious of the responsibilities that I, have undertakcn. I realize that, not only are the eyes of every Mason in this territory upon me, but that the eyes 'of evel'y :\{ason in Australia are directed towards this Grand Lodge and the Officer in this Chair for the time being. I furt.her realize that I am encompassed by even a greater cloud of witnesses. and that the whole world of Freemasonry is interested in the rulers of the Craft in the different territories. We are a body welded in the bonds of the most intimate brotherhood, extending throughout the whole world, and the well being of every Grand Lodge is of vital importance to every other Grand Lodge, and it would be an evil day for Masonry if it were possible to point the finger of scorn at the Brothel' who holds command in any territory. I assure you I feel this very keenly. I feel the difficulties of the position as

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well as the hOD 01', and I can only pray that the Great Architect of tbe Universe wi1I enable me to carry out my duties to His satisfaction as well as to yours.

The year was reported as .prosperous, peace and harmony prevail- . ing, and a more satisfactory condition than heretofore. There is no Masonic Home in this Jurisdiction, or other institution of like character, but the" claims of the needy are by no means neglected. A regular system of relief is in operation, and besides numerous other charities a sum amounting to nearly $8,000 was apportioned and reported by the Grand Treasurer. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Our excellent Brother, T. L. Rowbotham, is not only a finished writer but kind as well. He compliments Missouri by extensive quotations, and concludes as follows: The volume is an excellent one, containing 460 pages, and Is llIustrated with two fine engravIngs. Printing, arrangement, and matter are all good: and he must be exacting indeed who can not find in these pages sati~factlon for all inquirIes concerning Freemasonry in Missouri dul"ing the year brough~ .under Review.

NEW YORK .. 1911. Re-elected. Re-elected. EDW ARD M. L. EHLERS, G. S. Committee on Foreign Cor. EMANUEL LOEWENSTEIN. Members, 168,714. Lodges, 803. Gain, 5,373. 1910.

ROBERT JUDSON KENWOR'fHY,

G. lVI.

The Proceedings of the Gl:and Lodge of New York for .the year 1910-11 constitute a bulky volume, but the Grand Jurisdiction is one pf the greatest in the world, and a complete Report of the work demands extended space. The (some) 675 pages occupied in the Report is well utilized, and the ~rethren of New York have no right to complain of ?/ant of information so far as the province of this Report allows or demands.

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ONE HuNDRED AND THIHTfETH Al'iKUAL COMl\1UNICATION.

The Grand Communication for the year 1911 was held in the Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, city of New York, commencing May 2, at 2 o'clock P. M., and was opelled with usual ceremonies and in the presence of a large number of Grand and Past Grand Officers, visitors and Lodge Representatives. The 'Address of the Grand Master is in the usual form, unless perhaps, we might say more elaborate and lengthy, as it contains', over sixty pages. Among other items that prolong the Report we note that the Grand Ma~er, under the head of "Ceremonies," recites the personnel of the Grand Lodge on every occasion of special visita路 tio'n 路for the purpose of Dedicating, Instituting, etc. He grants eight Dispensations for new Lodges, and many f'or other purposes. He calls attention to the fact that the Masonic Relief Association of the United States has "discovered and brought to light" some 4,314 i1l}posters who are now preying on the credulity of the Craft. He suggests that a term should be fixed to the office of Grand Representative, so that the position may lapse automaticaliy. The Grand Secretary reports receipts as being $205,2'04.19 for the year. The Grand Treasurer, with balance from last year, reports on hand $255,437.25, disbursements $194,969.57, leaving a balance in hand of $60,467.72; of this disbursement, $109,054.50 was paid to the Trustees of the Masonic Home and Asylum Fund. The Masonic Home reports an average of 405 members of the 'family for the past year and the average cost of maintenance $208.58 pei路 capita. Of the 425 in the Home at present, 197 are men, 113 women, 50 boys and 65 girls, exhibiting pl:iinly the fact that this Home, like most of the others, is being rapidly filled with old people, while the number of children decreases. The Masonic Hall is reported as showing a profit in rentals, etc., for the past year of over $12,000, against a deficit the previous yeai' of nearly $28,000. The Grand Lodge of New York is doubtless 'tlv~ most wealthy as well as the largest in the United States, and its financial and property interests seem to be well managed. CORH~~SPO:NDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of P. G. M. Bro. Emanuel Loewenstein, and is well written. Missouri is accorded one and' ~ half pages, mostly extracts from the Address of Grand Master W. A. Hall.

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NEW ZEALAND. 1910.

1909. LoRD PLUNKETT, MALCO"M NICCOL,

G. M. G. S.

H. B"GRTOX. Lodges, 170.

ALFHED

C. J. W. GRIFFITHS, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Membets, 10,850. Gain, 830.

A splendid picture of the new Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Griffiths. greets the eye on the opening pages of the Proceedings of the Grand" Lodge of New Zealand for the year 1909-10, it being TllE TWEKTY-}"lHST AXNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in the Town Hall of Wellington, May 11, continuing its labors over the ] 2th, which were full of interest, especially to members of the Craft in that Grand Jurisdiction. Lord Plunkett being absent on aecount of the ueath of King Edward, which he explains in a brief communication, which also ann~unces his resignation or declinature as Grand Master, the Grand Lodge was opened by the Pro. Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Oliver Nicholson, who also delivered the Annual Address, which contains nothing save a tribute to King Edward. However, the regular business of the Gran d Lodge was brought forward' and dispatched in the usual form, in~luding the election of Grand Officers, the manner of which is peculiar. Previous to the meeting of the Grand Lodge, the different Lodges, and also individual members of the Grand Lodge, express their preference for Grand Master, and this being generally unanimous, this fact is announced in Grand Lodge, and a motion made that he be elected, which, being carried, he is formally installed at a special hour with somewhat elaborate ceremonies. He appoints the principal Grand Officers, and the Board of General Purposes carefully distributes the rest among the different d~stricts, that none may feel aggrieved by non-recognition. We think路 this feature is good, yet hardly suited to our republican institutions and still less the disposition so prevalent among our English Brethren of holding on to royalty or nobility in their Grand Offices whenever practicable. Yet we would speak wi th bated breath on this point, since even 2.mong our Sovereign Grand Lodges we may find one or more which endow an individual Brother with such semblance of royalty 01' super-excellence that no other in the entire Grand Jurisdiction is deemed worthy to succeed him. Hence he holds onto the gavel and.

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like Jeshurun of old, waxes fat and supercilious in the enjoyment of his honors. We freely accord to Americans and to all others the right to do this, but p8i'sonally we would not prefer to live in a Grand Jurisdiction where only one man is found worthy to be Grand l\laster.

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HO:\IE.

Our New Zealand Brethren have no Masonic Home, but they have a Benevolent Fund from which they annually devote more than ~en thousand dollars to the aged and 'helpless, in the form of annuities, special contributions, etc., for which we most heartily commend them. And there are many wise men,Masons and others, 'who believe this the best form of Masonic charity. That is, instead of honsing these helpless ones in a separate and' distinct community, to, assist them, as necessary, to live in their own home or among their own people. Their endowment fund for this purpose is increasing, and they only use the income with such special 'contl'ibutionsas come in from Lodges and individuals. This comparatively small Grand Lodge deserves all honor for such a splendid and liberal expression of Masonic benevolence. I REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report is from the strong pen of Past Grand Master Alfred H. Burton, the Grand Lodge declaring the work of Grand Secretary and Reviewer too much [or our faithful Brother Malcolm Nicc~l, Grand Secretary, and appointing Brother Burton as Correspondent. The wisdom of tl1<3 Gra.nd Lodge is justified in the result, since the Report could not well be better than it is. Ourself a novice, we nevertheless presume to welcome Brother Burton to our Fraternity, and thank him for his good words touching Missouri.

NORTH DAKOTA. 1909.

1910.

G. M. JOHN J. HALL, G. M. J. THOMPSOK, G. S. 'WALTER L. STOCKWELL, G. S. Committee on Foreign Cor. W. FOLEY, P. G. M. Members, 7,581. Lodges, 96. Gain, 444.

HALFDAN BENDEKE, FRANK JAMES

The Proc0edings of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota for 1910 arc compiled in a small volume of only some hundred and thirty-eight pages, but well arrangect throughout and ornamented with several

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photos and engravi~gs; that of Grand Master Halfdan Bendeke is made prominent by its ,position on first page as well as his personal character. The Annual Communication was held at Fargo, and was jntroduced by a splendid procession. headed by a band and escorted by Knights Templar, which conducted the Grand Master from his apartments at the Hotel Gardner to the Masonic Temple. Past Grand lVIl'l,ster Hager delivered an address of welcome, which met with fitting response from Past Grand Commander Hale. TWENTY-FIHST ANXUAL COi\IMUNICATIOX.

The Twenty-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of the State of North Dakota was opened at 10 o'clock A. M. in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Fargo, on Tuesday, June 21, and continued in session until 3: 30 o'clock P. M. \Vednesday afternoon, June 22, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master contains much that is worthy. We excerpt the following from the introd uction: The Masonic Order seems so wonderful to me that r sometimes think God must have inspired onr founders to make it the unit of all creeds. The Order is not meant t~ take the plncl! of the church, but ncvertllelpss it combines t.he different faiths in a unit, where no contention exists: it encourages education in all its branches; it broadens路 its members and is indeed the brotherhood of man, of good men, of trusty friends, of those who delight in doing good to their fellowmen and assisting the upbuilding of the communities in which ther live. We do not claim to be saints nor so milch better than the profane, but we do aim to be a 路societ.y of human intelligence, of those who show consideration' to the rights of others, [lJId \\'ho believe that happiness to others is happiness to us. I often wish I had been born a Masonic stude~t and "Titer. because I have seen so much of the beauties of Masonry that I know that such a life would be ideaL but I am thanldul for what I have learnt. aad shall delight in reading what thl' real stndents of our Order produce, r do not know that my efforts in the interests of our Ordel' have met with success, however, you al'e tIle judges of same. I have done m~' best and have no excuses to offer. The yea I' has been prosperous in a ~lasonic find commercial way; the Order h:>.s had a splendid gl'owth as shown b~' the rE'ports of the vadolls Lodges, I am glad to hal'e personally found tlw t th~ best citizens in' the ditren'nt localities are mernbcr~ of OUl' Ol'der; tlli~ has led me to say on several occasi,lns that in order to keep it the l)(o8t we must not take chances on doubtful applicants and not acc'cpt ll1t'lllbt'l's on I:l'illl, we want those who 11a \"E.' s1J.own themselves worthy of OUI' e<::tee:n.

The Grand Master makes extended reference to the death of Grand Secretary J'hompson, so long and intimately' identified with

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the history of Ma.sonry in the Northwest, and later dwells on his long and careful searcb for a worthy successor, which eventuated in the selection of Brother Walter L. Stockwell, which was endorsed. by the Grand Longe in his formal election. NEW LODGES.

The Grand Master personally / constituted four Lodges and granted Dispensations for three others. He deplores the fact that somo of the Lodges fl,re altogether_too weak to maintain a healthy existence, and sugg(~sts consolidation as the proper remedy. THE llALTIMORE MEETING.

The Grand Master attended the much advertised Baltimore meeting, but reports nothing not already presented to our Grand Lodge. He records himself, however, as being altogether opposed to the idea of a National or Supreme Grand Lodge. Referring to the conf0rring degrees in less than the statutory time, he emphatically opposes it and recommends that no Dispensations be hereafter granted to eonfer degrees out of time or at all until the lectures have been learned. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE. Th~ matter of Frat.ernal Correspondence having been left to his discretion, he endorses the propriet.y of having a committee and publishing a Report, which, however, he confines to a mere "outline of Decisions of other Grand Jurisdictions." And the so-called "Report" conforms to the instructions given, covering some eight pages in all, the name of the Grand Lodge following the Decision quoted.

PIUZE ORATIONS.

Two prize orations are printed, delivered at the. University of North Dakota in competition for an annual prize of a gold watch, given by the Grand Lodge. The winner and the presentation by the Grand Master are mentioned in the Address and afterwards, also the picture of the winner is given. Both orations are good, but neither refers even remotely to Masonry.

Appenci1'.r. NOVA SCOTIA. 1909.

1910.

VV;\L MARSHALL BLACK, G. M. THOS. MOWBRAY, G. S. 'rHOS. MOWBRAY. Lodges, 73.

Re-elected. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign COl'. Members, 6,037.

Gain, 364. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia for 1910 recite the occasions and circumstances of four Emergent Grand Communications, the most important and imposing of which was the Dedication of the Masonic Home at Windsor, August 25, 1909, in the presence of a great, multitude and with elaborate ceremonies. The program in full is given. THE FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL

C01\I~n;XICA'TIOX.

The t.own of Wolfville was honored in the meeting of the Masons of Nova Scotia in Annual Communication, on Wednesday, June 8, 1910. The Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FOHM by Grand Master Bla~k, assisted by other Grand Officers and in the presence of a. large number of Representatives of Lodges as well as Past Grand Officers and visitors. After some matters of detail the opening of tIle Grand Lodge was solemnized by divine service conducted by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Bro. Wm. Driffield. The Grand Lodge marched in formal procession to St. Paul's Church, headed by a brass band and two bible bearers, as also a bearer of Constitution. The Grand Chaplain preached a concise but most excellent and practical sermon; text: 1 Peter, 11-17. The four divisions were: Humanity, Fraterllity, Piety and Loyalty. The Grand Master, in his Address, rejoices that' he .has been called on to grant so many Dispensations to Lodges to attend divine services in regalia on St. John's Day, which seems singular, as with us, and most other Grand Jurisdictions, this is a Masonic occasion when no Dispensation is necessary for such purpose. We rejoicl' with him, however, that th~ Brethren desire the privilege in attending religious services, whether in or out of regalia. The Grand Master apologizes beforehand for the announcemem: -of many Dispensations to confer degrees within the prescribed time and fully concedes tha.t it should not be done except under very special circumst~nces. Among those granted was one favoring the

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request of Welsford Lodge to confer the degrees on the distinguished Randolph 'Winston Churchill. We could no more endorse this in his case than in any other. In fact, we believe it should never b'8 done. It certainly minifies the dignity of the Order and magnifies the importance of an individual accession. DECISIOXS.

The Grand Master held that though not formally recognized by the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, yet a Master hailing from the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Italy might be permitted to visit after satisfying the committee in other respects. We could not endorse the general application of any such Decision; nor another, that a candidate having lost the second and' third fingers of the right hand is thereby disqualified.. As for his conclusion that balloting for candidates while a committee is examining visitors is. strictly illegal, would often and, as it .seems to us, unnecessarily embarrass and detain a Lodge in its work. VISITATIOXS.

The Grand Master visited the seventy-three Subordinate Lodges in person, and gives some particulars of each visit, occupying thirtytwo pages of his Address in the recital thereof! Praiseworthy, perhaps, but impracticable-even were it ever necessary-in a largeJurisdietion. THE i\1ASOXIC HO:\U:.

This commendable expression of the Masonic spirit of Nova, Scotia is yet in its infancy, having only some half dozen aged inmates. It is on a farm, and it is expected to become self-supporting, and also to be able to provide for the orphans as well as aged after a time. It is reported in excellent condition and splendidly equipped. 'FOREIGK CORRF:SPOXDEXCE.

This is a well-written document and deals pleasantly with Missouri, but smiles broadly at the idea of a Dispensation for a public installation in a church! We might smile with even greater breadth at some Decisions from his Grand Jurisdictions, but we refrain.

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OHIO. 1910. B. F. PERRY, G. M.

J. H. BROMWELL, G. S. W. A. BELT. Lodges, 520.

1911. H. S. KISSELL, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on !<'oreign Cor. Members, Âˇ79,501. Gain, 3,525.

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COM~fUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity <;If Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Ohio convened in the Masonic Temple, Columbus, Ohio, at 10 o'clock A. M., WednesdaYr October 19, 1910, Grand Master B. F. Perry in the Grand East~an elegant portrait of whom adorns the title page. The Grand IA>dge was opened in A?lIPLE FORM in the presence of a large number of Grand and Past Grand Officers, besides Representatives of Lodges and many distinguished visitors. Brother D. N. Kinsman. on behalf of the citizens and Masons of Columbus, extended a formal and cordial greeting to the Grand Lodge, which was responded to in fitting terms by Past Grand Master Allen Andrews. Various prominent visitors were introduced, the usual committees appointed, after which the Grand Master presented his Annual Report, a paper full of good things, of which we give only a few: BUETHREN-'Vith the evel' on"lard flow of tim(' another Masonic year bas â&#x20AC;˘ reacbed its close, its events have taken place, its mistakes, its accomplisbments, Its failUi'cs and successes have all been ,,,rought, and now this Grand Lodge has met for the One Hundred and First Annual,Communication to record the history of the year that has gone and to deposit the record in the al'chives of the !Iast. The Craft generally throughout the Jurisdiction and my associate officers have all nobly performed theiL' parts in upbuilding and advancing the im;titution of Freemasonry. 'Vhat YOUl' Grand :Mastel' has done Sel'DlS poor indeed whtn compared with what might have been done by one hetter end~wed for the duties of the high station and differently circumstanced as to tilE: dis!,osition of his time. Appreciating my "'eaknesses and shortcomings, and buoyed hy the inward knowledge that nothing has been knowingly done to the in.illry of the Cl'Rfto but that it has ever been my endeavor and desire to advance the cause of Masonry; I submit my report of the year's wOlok. l'i'enrly all the Lodges have had a prosperous year, incl'pasin~ in material and moral strength. Several have completed, others are lmilding new 01' enlarged quarters, and others still are contemplating doing so. The Gloand Lecturer has compiled a detailed statement, showing, among other things,

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the property owned by Lodges, and when the aggl'cgate is seen tllcil' m~ feria! pl'osperity is sUl"!)l'ising, 011 the other han~, through nl! fault, of theil's, hut owing to local industrial dcprcssion, :-1. Yel'y fe'\o Lo'lges haye a liard strugp;le to exist. and nothing but tile iudomitable will and unftaggil1g ilHt'rest of the Brethren who have, not been compelled to move a way h,l\'e j,:ept these few Lodges alive, Rut, whethel' in the almost universal pl'osperity which prevails, 01' in the vel'Y few instances of ad\'ersity that exist. the true ~iasollic spirit is uppermost among the Craft:. Fraternal helpfnlness, upbuilding influences, gentlemanly deportment, and a quiet ilnd compelling' dignity characterize our Breth:'en everywhere, It is, therefore, with !)I'ofonnd gruritucle that J call n'vor! that amon~ the Craft ill this .Jurisdiction peace prevails, prosperity abounds, and. a \.Jove all, a spirit that makes for good, for sound mOlals, for sturdy, rug-ged manhood radiates from our Masonic Lodges, aiding, stl'engthening and ennobling everything that comes in contact with it, 'Yit11ont design to do so, WitllO\fL show 01' ostentation, but because of it s unfaltering adherence to the fiJ st principles cf sound momlity and right, its refusal !n he led astray by pnj)ultl!' clamor or to pose for popular rayOI', its quiet dignil'y and stately deportment, Masonry in this .Jurisdiction has become a great institution. infillentia I fo!' the advancement of those moral qualities that make for the bet1'el'll1('nt of social and civk conditions,

He adds a long list of the dead of other Jurisdictio.ns, The usual long list of Dispe'nsations, appointments, etc., appears, with reference to matters in other Grand Jurisdictions already known to our Grand Lodge, but no Decisions appear, and the Report indicates a satisfactory and prosperous condition throughout the Grand Jurisdiction of Ohio. The Committee on Necrology presented a- report so beautiful and forceful in its sentiment that ,ve would be glad to copy it entire but for the limitations on our 路spaee. The report shows a death loss of some thirteen to the thousand members, an exceedingly small percentage, setting forth effectively the fact that Masons have a long and strong lease of life. THE ::IfA SONIC

Ho~m.

During the year the Order of Eastern Star has built and presented to the Masonic Home a hospital at a cost of some $25,000, and the institution seems to be in a most prosperou~ condition. The per capita tax for its support is only 30 cents, but the donations from the Gmnd Bodies during the year were more than $50,000, besides a large income from other sources. It is legitimate, therefore, that its outlay should be large, though the number of inmates is only 168-70 men, 49 women, 27 boys and 22 girls. This exhibit

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shows that this, like other Homes of like condition, is filling up with ol~ people while the number of children is decreasing. The Committee on F'oreign Correspondence is Brother W. A. Belt, but we note that he seems to have a lady assistant who draws the larger proportion ot' the salary, which would indicate that she does most of the work. Rather a new feature in Masonry. To the lady, or to Brother Belt, we are indebted for a kindly review of Missouri.

OKLAHOMA. 1911.

1910. M. M. ANDEHSON, G. S.

GEORGE RUDDLE, G. ,\VILLIAl\{

41so ~hairman. Lodges, 407.

ALEXIS EDDLEMA~.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor, Members Not Given.

Gain Not Given. The Scottish Rite Cathedral in the city of Guthrie, 路Okla., is a very imposing structure, as appears from the photo-engraving on the initial pa.ge of the Proceedings of 1910. Here the Grand Lodge convened for the third Annual Session, February 8, 1911. Some twenty Emergent Grand Lodges are l'eported as having been held during the year, chiefly for the purpose of laying corner-stones, Dedications, etc., besides which there is an excellent picture of the passing Grand Master, George Ruddell. The volume is well arranged in. general, but we fail to find anywhere a statement of the growth and gail) of the Lodges, with present membership. The Grand Master reports prosperity and growth, and from the report of the Grand Secretary we gather that the number of Lodges, increased by 22 dUl:ing the year, is now 407; this, however, is a conjecture. THE ANNUAJ. ADDRESS.

Prom the Address of the Grand Master, which is brief and largely occupied with matters pertaining to the .Jurisdiction of Oklahoma alone, we copy the following: My BRETHRJ;;)i-'l'he seasons have come and gone, tile J'ear's wOl'k is finished and we .are assemhled, for the Third Annual Comlllunication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oklahoma, fOl' the l)urpOSe of ('eviewingthe labor of t.he past year, to sustain the right, correct the errors, anll devise plans for the accomplishment of greater and oettel' things in the futurf'.

Let us revel路cnt.ly t.hank the Supreme At'chitect of the Universe for the lJJessings we pnjoy and the favors extended to liS, fot' the pl'ivileges of

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assembling here in the capacity of Masons, and let us implore Ilis assistance in all" our laudable undertakings, especially the work before us at this time. I am glad to say tbat peace and harmony have reigned supreme among the Craft the past year, that the membership 0'拢 constituent Lodges has been largely inereased, mucn wealth added to the institution, and the moral condition raised to a higher level throughout the .Turisdiction. This has been a wonderful year's work (or the Grand Lodge. and the two departm('nts which have overshadowed alI others al'e the establishing th~ Home at DarliTlgton, andpTomulgating the ritualistic work adopted at th~ last ses~ion of this Grand Body.

The Grand Master reports many Dispensations for the usual reasons, but only three Decisions, and ,these not important, as being in accord with ordinary usage. He also reports in extenso the Mississippi incident, and the action of the last Grand Lodge of Oklahoma, ordering the withdrawal of fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of New Jersey because that Grand Jurisdiction recognizes Negro Masonry and has one Negro Lodge. He reports his letter to the Grand Master of Ne'w路 Jersey notifying him of the action of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma and for;rnally severing fraternal relations, to' which letter he says he received no reply. So far as we now remember, this is the only Grand Lodge following the example of Missisl?ippi, and we th'ink this was done without a clear appreciation of the situation. The following "Recommendations" of the Grand Master are of interest: I recommend tbat tbis committee consider tbe subject of spreading the ballot for each of the three degrees, thus electing for one degree only at a time; that they consider the issuing of a dimit to an Entered Apprentice or Fellow Cmft instea'd of the former method of granting a waiver of .1Ul:isdietioD,or requesting another Lodge to confer the degree; tbat Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts be chal'ged dues; that a dimit to a Master Mason be issued only when the member has petitioned another Lodge for affiliation anu be conditioned so that his membership in the Lodge dimiting will not be sevei'ed until tile Lodge petitione(j ejects him to membership, aL"d in this way eliminate non-affiliates. MASONIC

HOME.

The Masonic Home was moved from Atoka to Darlington, about five miles from El Reno, which property was purchased from the Government, having been formerly occupied as a. school. Many changes and improvements were found necessary, which, when completed, will render the property a most desirable one and give to the Jurisdiction one of the best plants of this character in the world, as is believed by the Brethren of the Jurisdiction.-

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There are at present in the Home 76 children-41 boys and 35 girls; also there are 10 old people-6 men and 4 women. The cost of maintenance is not given, but as it is stated that the farm will furnish $8,000 in supplies and the Grand Lodge is asked for $18,000, it will be some $250 per capita, though this is mere approximation. The Report on Foreign Correspondence is by W. Bro. S. M. Bond, although Brother Anderson, Grand Secretary, is the Chairman. The Report is in good form and very well written. Missouri. is ldndly recognized.

OREGON. 1910. 1909. CHARLES E. WOLVERTON, G. M. NORRIS R. Cox, G. M. Re-elected. J Al\:lES F. ROBIKSON, G. S. Committee on Foreign Cor. JOHN M. HODSON. Lodges, 120. Members, 9,986. â&#x20AC;˘ Gain, 734. Most Worshipful Grand Master Norris R. Cox smiles benignly on the public generally and the Masonic world particuhirly from the opening pages of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge, in the SIXTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, and this -auspicious beginning is a prophesy fully justified in the excellent Report that follows. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Oregon commenced its Sixtieth Annual Communication in Masonic Temple in the City of Portland, on 'Wednesday, June 15, 1910, A. L. 5910, at 10: 30 o'clock A. M. Grand Master Morris R. Cox in the Grand East, assisted by other Grand Officers, with whom and in the presence of many Past Grand Officers, distinguished visitors and the Representatives of most of the Subordinate Lodges, he opened the Grand Lodge in AMPLE FOR:'Il. FOREIG N IlliPRESENTATlVES. The Representatives of other Grand Lodges were formally introduced by the Grand Marshal, and the Grand Master welcomed them in their official capacity and invited them to seats in the Grand Lodge during the exercises. A happy response was made by Brother Geo. H. Burnett, Representati've from the Grand Lodge of Western Australia, after which the Grand Master presented his

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A:'iXUAL ADDRESS,

Time in its ever onward COell"se has again brought togethcl' the Grand Lodge of Oregon and we meet once mol''' in Annual Communication, not aione to transact such business as may properly come befol'e us, and receive the reports of those in whose care (>ur affait'R have been during the past year; but also to meet each other in that fratel'llal fellowship that is so essentially the spirit of Masonry, and so necessary to OUl' own happi路ness and well being, We have assembled from the East and West. the :Korth and the South, and though many of us have never seen each other 01' met before, yet, under the benign influence of those mysteriolls ties \\'ltieh unite men of all nations, religions and climes, we are no longer strangers, uut Bl'others and friends, We are todllY reminded of the shortness of life: the huccl路taint,)' of its conHnu3lwe and the impol'tance of heing prepared to welcome that silent l~esseng-er that may come in tile quiet watdlcs of the nigh t or in the busiest hour of the day, by the solemn fact that we mourn the loss of au I' faithful and beloved Brethren. Theil' bodies have bep"n tenderly laid away beneath the Howers that bloom upon the hil1side; their spirits have returned unto God who ~ave them. The stoic tell us that death is oblivion, that human affection only bids us o'er the tomb of our departed fJ'ien(\s, plant tile sprig of acacia and blooming flowe!'s: the modpl'l1S, however, t ell us to do all this, also build monuments of marhle to their memory and npon tllesc monuments w!'itt' epHaphs: but the best t'jlitaph thftt ('nn or wi!1 be written wi'l be the deeds an,d acts of 3. life. Death is not oblivion: 'tis ollly the opening of a better life, )1en in this life build their own chamcters and the hig}lest aim of ('VClOY man should he so to order his own life. thnt when the End comes, it can be truly said of him: "He lived a life, void of offense to\vards God and ilia n."

In the main, the Address is technical and local. Several Decisions are rendered, but none out of the ordinary or suggesting criticism, The Grand Master felicitates the Craft upon the progress made and the present satisfactory condition.. The Grand Lodge received a Grand Matron of the O. E. S., for that purpose, A committee ings of the Grand Lodge to the

formal, if not official, visit from the having been called to refreshment was appointed to convey the greetGrand Chapter of the Eastern Star.

The Committee on Foreign Co~respondence presented a well路 written report covering 149 pages, in which the work of our Jurisdiction is 3:pproved in pleasant terms.

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PENNSYLVANIA. 1910.

1911. Re-elected. WILLIA:i\{ A. SINK, G. S. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. JAMES M. LAl\1B)<~RTOx. Members, 96,430. Lodges, 481. Gain, 4,314.

GEORGE

GuTHRIE, G.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania constitute a volume of 489 pages, 244 of which are well used by Brother James M. Lamberton in a carefully written review of some sixtyfour Grand Lodges, in which' he finds some amusement over the weakness and mistakes of the Missouri Correspondent. He is goodnatured, however, and we do not complain. Incidentally, we notice that they have increased the number of Grand Chaplains to sixteen. How is this, Brother Lamberton? Is it from a growth in grace or the consciousness of greater spiritual need? The Annual Grand Communication was held in the Masonic Temple, Philadelphia, December 27, 1910. Besides the Grand and Past Grand Officers, there were present the Representatives of 102 Lodges. The Almoners of the Charity Fund reported 729 applications for aid received and granted during the y~ar, 670 of whom werB from the Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania and the remainder from other States, with two from Scotland. The amount granted in all was $7,600. The Stewards of the Stephen Girard Charity Fund also reported having distributed $2,800 among 133 applicants, all from Pennsylvania, excepting two fr0111 Toronto, Canada, and one from Glasgow, Scotland. The Bursars of the Thomas R. Patton Memorial Charity Fund reported having distributed $3,330 among 370 applicants. In all these cases the beneficiaries are divided into four classes, but the method of classification is not given. The charity, how:ever, is a grand one and worthy of this great Jurisdiction. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is a business paper fro111 start to finish; there is no introduction, no invocation, no peroratio'n, and sentiment is almost entirely absent. This is to be commended for much, although naturally it is of more peculiar interest locally.

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, We quote, however, a paragraph touching the age of Masonry in Pennsylvania: Unquestionably, the evidence wal'l'an ts the conclusions reached by Brothel' Hughan, that a Masonic Lodge (If· not more than one) was working in Philadelphia fOl" some time prior to 1730; and this conclusion is not at all affected by Brother Nitkerson's assertion that the settlers in the colonies of :\Iassachusetts and Vh'ginia were of a higher social class than those in Pennsylvania even if it be true. If Brothel' Nickerson were hel'e I think he would confess that the question of a. Brother's Masonry should never be affected by his social position, It Is idle at this time, however, to renew the old controversy concel'lling the alleged superiority of the settlel's of Virginia and Massachusetts over the settlers of othel' colonies. It is' sufficient 'to say that although the settlement at Philadelphia was later than those at Boston ana Jamestown, and although in the early days the population of Boston and Massachusetts was ahead of that of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania today is the second State in the Union; and in the early days when the very life of the country was at stake, Pennsylvania treated the aborigines with fairness and lived with them in peace, held open what has been well denominated as the "Gateway of the West," and thereby made the United States of America a !}ossibility. So far as the character of our ancestol's is concerned. we can stand on that record, We do ilOt feel impelled to seek to belittle others in order thn t we may appeal' great by contrast. MASONIC HOME•

. As we indicated in our Report on Correspondence last, year, this Home, when fully completed, will doubtless be one of the gre~test and best appointed in the domain of Masonry. The tract comprises 'nearly a thousand acres of choice land in the midst of a splendid civilization, and the wisdom and enterprise of the Masons of the Jurisdiction will utilize every natural advantage to the utmost. The Grand Master stated that it was expected to lay the corner-stone for the new building in the near future. The Financial Committee reported the total assets of the Grand Lodge at $3,588,266.38.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. 1910. W.

1911.

P. DOULL, G. M.

N~:rL MACKELVIE,

WILLIAM STEWART,

G. S,

G. M.

W. P. DOULL, G. S. Members, 73l.

Lodges, 14. Gain, 35.

THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This brave little Grand Lodge, the smallest in the world, and with lit.tle prospect of growth because of its insular situation and

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limited territory, sends out its Proceedings in neat and attractive form, although its size. is proportioned to the Grand Jurisdiction, containing only some ninety-one pages. A fine portrait of the retiring Grand Master, W. P. Doull, who is also present Grand SecretarY,appears on the initial page. His Annual Address is a model of conciseness and indicates that his has been a working Administration. The Grand Master reports no Decisions and congratulates the Grand Lodge that onl~ one Dispensation, outside of those justified by custom and circumstances was asked for-thereby indi.cating a larger intelligence and regard for Masonic propriety on the part of the Craft. R"~PORT

ON CORRESPONDENCE.

There is no Report on Correspondence, and the Grand Master notes this with regret that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge prevents this. He, however, rejoices in the splendid prosperity and unexampled record of the Grand Jurisdiction, as well as its high character, in that in a history of thirty-five years there has not been occasion to expel or suspend a single member. But we prefer to quote his exact words as to these matters: o BUETHREN--·We are a small .Jurisdictlon. Territol'ially (though not numeric:aIly) we are the smallest Jurisdiction on the faee of the earUl, and being an island, we can not hope to ever have our borders expanded. We are steadily growing in numbers and financial strength, but we talk in small figures compared whh other Grand Jurisdictions; yet there is 110 large Jurisdictions where less commercialism is shown, where ritual is more uniform, where higher proficiency is demanded in the candidate's examin-ation, where the constitution is more closely regarded, where the prerogatives of the Grand Mastel' are so seldom invoked and where the ballot guards more jealously the admission of unworthy material. Think of it, a Gr:lIlIl Lodge thirty-five years old, that has nevel' had occasion to suspend or €xpel a single member. We think we can not aITord to publish a l'epol't on Foreign COl'l'cspondence, but if that is the reason for not doing so I am not slll'e that our posit"ion is wholly lamentable, It is the general tendency of American Masonry to put too much on paper. Those proceedings are not private Iiteratu·re. There is no attempt made to keep them under lock and key, :md it then resolves itself into a case where the extent of inside information fumished the outside world is bounded by the amollnt of curiosity to read. You take up the proceedings of one Grand Lodge and from the Grancl :Master's address you. have the doings of that .Jurisdiction, but tUl'll to the report on l<'oreign Correspondence and you read of the progress and tl"oubles Qf the whole Masonic world. Personally, I enjoy the reading, but can not help thInking that the sentiments I am expressing are only too true. I am aware that 'the finest

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Appendix. :\fasonic inteIJeets of OUI' day are engaged in and that they contain a fund of interest stndent, 'bllt too mnch information easily I f>!laIJ never sig-h for wealth for our Grand pllhlicatioll of Foreign Conespondence,

the compilation of those reports. and instruction to the Masonic obtained by the outside world, Lodge if it be to spend it in the

Past Grand Master Maclcelvie, who has been Grand Secretary for the past fifteen years and an active Mason for fifty-one years, was retired at his own request, and Past Grand Master W. P. Doull elected to fill the place. He is also Chairman of Committee on Foreign Corespondence;

QUEBEC. 1910. J,

ALEX. CAMERON,

WILL ~. WHyn;,

E. T. D.

1911. G. M. G. S.

CHAMBERS.

Lodges, 64.

REV. FRANK CHARTEHS,

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 6,633. Gain, 308.

Some thirty-five pages of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Quebec for 1911 are occupied with the details of three Especial <Grand Communications-two for the funer~l ceremonies of two distinguished Brethren of the Jurisdiction, Wm. Ernest Middleton, Deputy Grand Master, and Lieut-Col. Alexander Allan Stephenson, Past Grand Master; and the other a memorial service in honor of King Edward VII. This was held May 20 in Windsor Hall, Montreal, and the services were most impressive, the address being of a' high order. :FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL COl\OiUNICATIOK.

The Most Worshipful The Grand of Quebec, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, held its forty-first Annual Communication in the city of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, on the 8th day of February, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, at the Masonic Temple, Dorchester street, Grand Master J. Alex. Cameron presiding, and a goodly numbel' of visitors an_d Lodge Representatives, all of whom are named,' with their Lodges, as well as the Grand Representatives, the list occupying eight or ten pages. The Address of the Grand Master is largely local in its application, but being unusual in the fervor with which he pleads for an , enlargement of the true Masonic spirit we give an extract, which every Mason may read with profit:

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I am well aware that nUlllerically Olll' membersbip is, and under existing conditions is Iikel~' 10 remain, relatively small. On the other hand I do 1I0t lose sight' of the f.act that generous and benevolent impulses a 1'1' often generated by ::\.laso11ie teaching to find tangible expression in the lives of individuals and in tlw activities of priv3 t\, Lodges: ofttimes finding their expression in that noble unostenraticns spirit which conceals from the one hand that which is rlone by tlw other, ' But after lll<1ldng ell'e allowance for 0111' lar-\{ of Jnrge membership and for the private charities pr:lcticf:d by illdh-iduals and lodges, I asl, you to seJ'iollsly considel' whether as an in"ti tution,as a Grand Lodge, our chari路 taole and lJenevolent ene!'gies al'e being developc(l and exerched in proportion with 0111' gl'adnal increase in numbers and with the general increase in the material' !1rOSlwl'ity of the community,

The Grand Master goes on to say that the only contribution to charity known to the Grand Lodge is 50 cents per member, There lis no Masonic Home, but five hospital beds are mail}tained by the Permanent Benevolent Fund. The financial report shows the Grand Lodge to be in good. condition. Touching a certain Lodge, essentially clandestine, which has given some trouble and aroused opposition to legitimate Freemasonry, the Grand. Master states strongly that the so-called French Lodge has not been recognized in any way by the Grand Lodge of Quebec or its membership. REPonT 0.'\

COHRESPO:1'\DENCE.

Past Grand Master E. T. D. Chambers presents a most excellent Report on Correspondence coveripg 140 pages in the review of the Proceedings of some sixty Grand Lodges. Missouri is accorded two pages.

QUEENSLAN D. 1909. LORD CHELc\ISFORD,

1910. G. lVI.

J. F. G. FOXTO:X, G. S. Lodges, 56.

A. M.

G. IV!:. H. H.\.RLEY, G. S. Members, 2,000. HEnTzBERG,

CnABLEs

SPECIAL <iRA"D CO?ll)I Ul\'ICA 1'10.'\.

'Ve have only partial advices from this Grand Lodge, and their autonomy is so different from ours that we find it difficult to collate and present their work in terms used by us. The Grand Lodge met in Brisbane, in the Exhibition Building which had been specially prepared and decorated for the occasion, on the 11th day

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of August, IfJ()9, with an attendance of over 400, many of them distinguished as individuals as well as Masons. After the Grand Lodge was opened by W. Bro. W. S. Byrne, D. G. M., the Most Worshipful Grand Master-Elect was introduced and installed by Most Worshipful H. M. Hamilton, Grand Master of New South Wales, with most elaborate ceremonies, in which several complimentary addresses played a prominent part. The Grand Master spol{e, in part, as follows: On l'IfuI'ch 23d. 1904, as President of the PI'oyisiollal Committee for the formation of the GI'and Lodge of Queensland, I had the pl'ivilege of addrcssing a distinguish'Cd gathering- of delegates-some 70 in numberrepresenting 39 Lodges, 'hen holdillg undeL' thc G.'and Lodges of Jrl'Jalld and Scotland respectively. The purpose of that meeting waS the passing of resolutions by which the GI'and Lodge of Qncenslt:nd W'IS crputed. Again, on tIle 25th of Am'il, 1904, first as ChaiL'man of the Pro,isional Committee, and afterwards as acting Grand Mastei' of a Special Communication at whid! the new GraDd Lodge was proclaimed :md the Most Worshipful Grand ~laster and Otllcel's formally inst ailed, I was permitted to address you.

Now Brcthl·en. I think it well to record here the work accomplished by, our GL'and Lodge since its birth in the ycar 1904. We started \.... ith 39 Lodges and 1,325 members, We now number 56 Lodges. and about 2,000 members. We have l'ecei\'(~d recognition from 42 sister Grand Lodges, of WhOill 36 :J rc from English-speaking countries, and hencc froll1 our own ldth and Idn. There are only 70 recognized Grand Lodges in the world, so we have the right hand of fellowship extended to us by more than one-half that number, Our Benevolent l<'und approximates £ 1,000. We have disbursed £ 550 in charity, of which about half has gone to BrcthL'en of other Constitutions. We have acted on the principle that Funds of Benevolence of any ~lasonic body are held in' trust for every ,vo . : thy Mason needing assistance, no matter to which Constitution he may belong. Geographical distinctions OL' divisions in :Masonry may be convenient for many purposes, but inasmuch as we arc to the outer wOi'!d "Masons," no matteL' from whence we hail, so must our charity be available to all Brethren who come our way. Our crownIng: glory, and the very acme of the wisdom which prompted the fOl'lnation of our Grand Lodg-e, is the establishment of the "Widows, Orphans, and Aged ~lasons Institution." The fun!'ls now invested for this great work amount to £ 1.250, whilst we have another ;£ 250 in hand. At the present time, we are supporting four orphan children-members of one famny, and as other cases are brought under olir notice they will recei,"c th~ most brotherly consideration. In this institution alone iies OU1' greatest justification, and the fullest proof of what could and would be done by the united effoL'ts vf the Frecmasons of Queensland, numbering, as they ]}I'obably do, 6,000, when alI that we have to record is the effort of 2.000 onlj'.

There is l!O Report on Foreign Correspondence. The Grand Lodge seems in good condition and making good progress.

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1911. G.

G. S. L. CHATTERTON. Lodges, 37.

PENROSF; WILLIAMS, ",VlVI.

W ARRF;N RUGG, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 7,464.

HENRY

Gain, 315. Most Worshipful Stephen Magown smiles most pleasantly upon the world at large, and the Fraternity most especially, from the opening page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island for 1910, and the Semi-annual Grand Communication is also reported at length. The principal, and, in fact, almost the only matter presented by the Grand Master was a report of the Philadelphia meeting in 1909. An Emergent Grand Communication is also reported, its, purpose being to perform the funeral service for Past Grand Master Geo. Henry Kenyon. ONF, HGNJ)Jn:U A?\[) TWE?\TIETlI ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Nothing out of the ordinary appears in the report of the Grand Master for the year, although it may be remarked as worthy of con路 sideration, or at least as a matter of interest, that the Grand Secretary reports the 37 Lodges as having held 568 Communications, at, which 493 cand.idates were initiated and 270 rejected-over one路 half of those applying. It would seem from this that the requirements of Rhode Island Masonry must be exacting, or the material offered very unworthy in character. Rejections are generally right, but it is possible to go too far in the use ,of the black ball. Rev. Henry Warren Rugg, D.D., after forty years of faithful service to Rhode Island Masonry, was elected Grand路 Master, May 16, 1910, and duly installed, but to the great sorrow of the Fraternity he laid aside the implements of' the Craft and entered into rest July 21. An eloquent and touching tribute to his memory is published in the Proceedings, attested by James Bacon Gay, acting Grand Master, and S. Penrose Williams, Grand Secretary. No report on Foreign Correspondence appears, and there is no reference to the matter save the appointment of Wm. L. Chatterton as Chairman.

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SCOTLAND. 1912',

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MAHQljIS OF

TULLlBAHDl:\iE, Grand Master.

COL. R. Kl:'oiG STEWAHT, Grand Master Depute. DAVID

733 Lodges.

RElD, Grand Secretary. Members, 53,000.

\Ve have before us the Proceedings of The Grand Lodge of Sco,tland, from February, 1911, to January, 1912, which means either that the Grantl Secretary is in possession of the knowledge of future events, or that the term Proceedings has with our Brethren across the water a different meaning from ours. Probably it is meant only that the officers, committees, etc., are elected or appointed to serve to that date, etc. However, as the French say, n'i1nporte-it does not matter any way. Most of the work of this, like other foreign Grand Lodges, is done by committees, and the Quarterly or Annual Communications do little except to hear reports and elect officers who, in some cases, have been nominated or practically selected beforehand. The charities of the Grand Lodge of Scotland are administered systematically, but in every case, we believe, by Committees or Custodians of the Charity Fund. The report shows annuities granted to many new apIJlicants in addition to those already receiving aid. Most of the grants were for '$50, a less number for $75, and still fewer for $fOO or $125. v\ie note none receiving a. greater amount. Scotland has many Lodges in various parts of the world, besides those in our own territory proper. They are in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the islands of the sea, besides some in Central and South America. According to our count., there are in all some 733 Lodges, with perhaps 53,000 members-though this is only an approximation, 'There is no Report on Correspondence and nothing is said as to foreign relations, We note, however, that the Grand Secretary reported having received the Proceedings of various Grand Lodges, Missouri among the number, and the thanks of the Grand Lodge were moved and voted.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 1910. Sm SAlIIUEL J. V\TAY, G. M. EDS'IlACE B. GRUXDY. C. R. J. GLOVER. Lodges, 6~. Gain, 524.

1911. Since 1899. Pro. Grand Master. Grand Secretary. Members, 4,119.

The autonomy of the Grand Lodge' of South Australia, as also that of other foreign Grand Lodges, differs so greatly from that of American Grand Lodges that it is difficult to understand, and still more difficult, fr~quently. to find out and present the salient facts especially desired by Correspondents. Many of them have not only Semi-annual and Quarterly Grand Communications, but Specials as well, in addition to the regular Annual Meetings, which sometimes present the appearance of a mere dress parade. Most of the work is done in or by committees, ad interim,and ~he Proceedings con路 sist principally of an array of names and statistics. All this with the utmost respect for our Brothers in other lands. A LODGE OF SORlWW

Was held in memory of the late King Edward, in the Town Hall at Adelaide, Sunday, May 22, 1910,' at 3 o'clock P. M. The ceremonies and the Address of Canon .poole, as well as that of the Grand Master were inost impressive. T\VENTT-EIGHl'H ANNUAL COl\'1l\lUXICATlON.

The Ann'ual Meeting for -1911 was held in Freemasons' Hall, Adelaide, April 19, 1911, Sir S. J. Way, Grand Master, presiding, and a large r'epresentation of Grand and Past Grand Officers, and Representatives o,f Lodges. Nothing unusual marked the meeting, The Address of the Grand Master was altogether informal, and consisted of a few "remarks," some of which are noteworthy. He commented on the prosperity prevailing, as indicated in. the granting of warrants for the formation of nine new 路Lodges during the year. He also called attention to a resolution of the Board of General Purposes, that a copy of the Holy Writings should be presented to each initiate, which he commended as worthy. The Grand Lodge has no Masonic Home, but its charities are unfailing. During the year past some $3,000 have been expended in the relief of the worthy indigent Brethren and their widows.

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HEPORT ON CORUESPOi'iDJo:);CE.

This Report, which is the first in the history of the Grand Lodge, is written by various members of the Committee, ten in number, including the Grand Secretary. The reviews are generally very brief. Missouri is accorded one and a half pages for the years 1909 and 1910.

SOUTH CAROLINA. 1910. G. M. WALTEI{ WHITEHEAD, G. S. J AS. L. MICHIE. Lodges, 234. JAMES

R. M.

1911. Re-elected.

JOHNSON,

O. FHAKK HART, G. S. Committee on Foreign Cor. :iVIembers, 13,171.

Gain, 645. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina for 1910 constitute a bulky volume, 440 pages in all; in size corresponding to the dignity of the Great State it represents. In this volume, however, with all its excellencies it seems to us there is unnecessary prolixity in many cases, while there is lack of desirable information. This, however, is a regrettable deficiency in all, our own not by any means excepted. We can not be certain of the number of Lodges after the most carefu} search, and our estimate of 234 is merely a labored conclusion. Several Emergent or Special Grand Communications are recited tn d~tail in the opening pages. ONI<; HU?\DRED A?\U THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge conv.ened, December 15, 1910, in the Masonic Temple in the city of Charleston at 11 o'clockA. M. and was opened in A:1I1PLE FORM in the presence of a large number of Grand and Past Grand Officers and Representatives of Lodges, all of whom are named, besides which many visitors were in attendance. R. W. Bro. W. M. Whitehead occupied the place of Grand Secretary, having been appointed in place of Brother J. T. Baron, who died during the year-.. THE ANNuAL ADDRESS.

The Report of the Grand Master is a ~ost worthy paper containing much that is wise, but some things with which we can' not agree. However, he may be nearer the logical truth than we.

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He reports peace and harmony prevailing and a good measure of success during the year. Among other recommendations, he says that the Grand Master should be required to appoint the Committees on ,Jurisprudence, Appeals and Grievances and Distribution of the Work, at least two weeks in advance of the Grand Lodge, and that they shall meet at least one day in advance and enter actively upon their work. Why not appoint these committees at the preceding Grand Lodge, or, rather, have a st~nding committee, revised or reappointed as circumstances indicate? He strongly endorses the proposed Washington Memorial Building at Alexandria, Va. (which some of us do not). He granted many Dispensations generally, if not always (as it seems to us) in accordance with law and usage. He very wisely frowns on all begging letters. Grants Dispensations for six new Lodges and revives one in which work had been suspended. He granted Dispensation to lay the corner-stone of a: church on Sunday-the pastor having guaranteed that there would be no criticism "for doing the work on Sunday." Of this he says: \VhUe I WIlS, and still a'm, undel' the opinion that the Reverend Brother guaranteed C0nsidel'able. still, acting on the principle that those most interested in the immediate locality would know what was best fOl' ~Iaf';onry there, 1 yielded and i"sued the dispensation asked for,

The Grand Master should have followed his judgment and instinct as to the right, and should not, in 'our opinion, have been led to violate one of the principles of our Order by the wish of any preacher. A Masonic Lodge should not-can not-be regularly 'opened 011 Sunday, except for a fun~ral. DECISIONS.

Among other Decisions is one-in fact, two-to the effect that a man with a cataract or impaired vision in one eye can not be legally initiated. We respectfully 'protest, as everyone" knows, that there are many with, one eye who see a great deal more than others with two. This is .carrying the idea of physical perfection to the reductio ad absurdum. MASONIC HOME FUND.

The Grand Master reports that this fund, begun only four years since, now amounts to more than $45,000, so that it will not be long before something practical will be in sight for the needy ones of th.e Order..

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The worthy Correspondent devotes nearly six pages to Missouri, complimentary, .in measure, but otherwise as well. He laughs merrily over the stories which he terms "chestnuts," garnishing the speeches of our Grand Orators, and yet recites them at length, showing that in his opinion some of his constituency are fond of chestnuts. He declines, wit.h dignity, to "read the Re})ort on Appeals and Grievances." In the main, his words are Idndly, and we appreciate the strength and force of his work.

SOUTH DAKOTA. 1910. SAil'IUEL S. LOCKHART,

GOO. A.

PI';TTIGREW,

SA:\l

1911. G. M. G. S.

BHO\,I'i\.

Lodges, 128.

CHAS.

BnOCI"WAY,

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 8,901.

vain, 577. The Thirty-seventh Annual Communication was held at Chamberlain, South Dakota. The Most Worshipful Grand Lod.e:e of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of South Dakota commenced its Thirty-seventh Annual Communication in the lodge room of the Masonic Temple of Chamberlain Lodge No. 56 on Tuesday the 13th day of June A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, at 10 o'clock A. M., and was opened in A1\n'I.E FOR:'IL The prayer of the Grand Chaplain was brief but impressive: PRAYER.

Almighty God, the fount of all wisdom, who knowest our necessities before we ask, and our unworthiness in asking, vouchsafe Thy presence with us in this Communication. In all our deliberations aid us with wisdom, so that in all our works begun in Thee, may end in the furtherance of Thy glory, the strengthening of Masonic order and beauty, and the benefit of humanity. Amen.

Brother Francis K. Berry, Mayor of Chamberlain, delivered a pleasant address of welcome to the Grand Lodge which was responded to most happily by M. \V.路 Bro. Oscar S. Gifford, after which the Committee on Credentials reported in extenso and the

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Grand Master delivered the annual address, \vhich he happily introduced, as follows: GRAXD :'IIASTER'S ADDRESS.

Brethren of Grand Lodge: "Tllis life we )jyC, we make it, You and J. ",,"auld yOll mal,e your life to jiye 13,\' and by'! Plan t the seeds (If virtue there; Tend and water them with care, For the fruitage llle~' will bear By o/Hl bj'. ",Ylwn we are dead and goneYou and J E'en our names forgotlen be, By and b~', Then S0me 2'ood t ha t we h:ne done, Some kind act, some mercy shown, ,Yi'l live I)n. and on, and on, By lInCZ by. In that place beyond tile stars, You and J. ",,"ill yet gather 'round God's throue By and uy, If the Master's vuice ,,,e'll heal' 'In my na11l\' ye spread good cheer,' 01.1 what bliss will be our share By a1Hl l>~'." J:ROTHmRs-I,jpon assembling for tlle second time in succession upon the hanks of the :'.tighty :\Iissouri. in Annual Communi<.:ation, although in different cities, it is \dth pleilsun~ and frOlll the gladness of my heart. thal as Gl'and ?ltaster J bid you a hearty and fraternal welcome to this OUi' 'l'hil:t~'-seventh Anuual COIllIllllllic:Jtioll of tile Grand Lodge of Soutb Dakota, and as we shflke eacll other by the hand saying, "I am glad to meet you again." let us all remember 1l0\Y thflnl,ful we flS :\lasons, and Brothers and citizens of this great Commollwealth should be, to the Supl'eme Architect of the Universe that we are ,permitted to be here and again renew OUl' pleasant fellowship, and I adjure yOIl who have been attending the Grand T..rodge fOl' many years, while shaking hands with the El'other you have been meeting-s in the past, do not forget: the Brothel' who has entered the Grand Loug'e at: this Communication for the tirst tillle. If ~Âˇou do not know him, ge! as a Brother and ask him who he is. Give him the glad hand of welcome and brot.herl~' love. He ma~' be your Grand ~laster some day. He may have a hean in him as big as yours or mine and be as good a :;\1ason, The new member of the Grand Lodge was once the ne\\'-born boy; he may iJecome a Lincoln or :\IcKinley, One of Illy predecessors in his addre~s said, "The ideal

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Mason is a full-grown man, patriotic, intelligent, ren't'cnr. devoted to borne, alel't to business and an unfailing friend, He will always be found on the side of his country, his r3(:C and his God.

Touching Fraternal Relations, the Grand Master states that, in compliance with the action of the Grand Lodge at its last annual Communication, letters were issued to the Grand Lodges recognized, namely: The Grand Lodge of the Three Globes-Berlin. The Kational Grand Lodge of Germany. The Grund' Lodge Hoyal Yorl{ of Pt'ussia. The Grand Ledge of Hamburg, The Grand Lodge of Saxony. The Grand Lodge of the Sun, in Beyreuth. The Grand Lodge Electric Union at Frankfort-on-tlle-Main. The 'Grand Lodge of Concord,Âˇ at Darmstadt. The Grand Lodge of Denmark. The Grand Lodge of Sweden,

He states that he had rendered many seeming Decisions which were really mere statements of the law, but good naturedly adds that he has enjoyed the extensive correspondence involved and has profited personally in becoming. better acquainted with the law himself. 'rhe Report on Correspondence is written by Bro. S. A. Brown and is a splendid document. He devotes three pages to Missouri besides giving a fine picture .of our Grand Secretary, M, W. Bro, John R. Parson. '

TENNESSEE. 1911.

1910. Q. M. B. GARRETT, G. S.

ClIAS. JOHN

BYRN,

H~;:N"RY A. CHAMBERS.

Lodges, 645.

RISON, G.M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 24,802. JNO,

Gain, 967. A splendid picture of M. W. Bro. ,John R. Rison, Grand Master, adorns the initial page of Grand Lodge of Tennessee for the year 1910-11, and the volume is further introduced by the detailed record of a Special Grand Communication, held September 22, 1910, for the purpose of laying corner-stone for the new Masonic Temple now in course of erection. Besides the interesting ceremonies belonging to the occasion the interest was largely increased by the strong

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F1'('el1lusonry I\I.'Vet路 held an inquisition, piled or lighted a fa~ot. racked 01' i'ol路tured a human victim. Against these practices, ant] such as these, she has alwavs .raised the voice of pl'otest, ill XIX as in the XVI cent.ury. ~lle has instilled into her disciples the practice of the virtues of 'fempentllce, .Prudence, Fortitude and Justice; has practIced Friendship and Hl'ot!lerly Love, and in 'sermon and song has taught "ho\v !JeauUful and how good it b for J3rethren to dwell together in unil~"." And we are living 'to see fruition of this hope and teaching. We may not declare 1'11a1: the millenium has come and men are beating their sp('ars into pruning hooks and their swords into plowshares. Gignntie warships built at the rate of a dozen a year forbid this'. TIut we can see and say that t11ere is less intf'mperance and injustice in, the world, and more brot11erly love and charity titan a l~entu\'y ago. 'We do sec mOl'e practice and hear less pmting of virtne, And even the clergy are becoming charitable and tolerant of each other. But the mission of i\Iasonry' is not complete. Greatel' greed of gain and lust of power, more rnonnmental f;elfishness or defiant corruption have not characterized any period of our national life. "'rhe Beast if; in the Jungle," the l)I'iber in the Assem!Jly; the Lobbyif;t if; in Congress, and the "the interests" everywhere. Slander in speech. and libcl in print are used as recklessly as automobiles and trolley-cars. Code dueling is exlinct, but not so the street rencounter; and a petulant populaCe, impatient of the law's delay, execute summary judgment' without trial. Our busy, active, bustling, hustling people are shamefully negligent of the public weal; and human life seems cheap as clay. Om' national character is painfully marred by. lack of revel'ence for what is sacred and respect for human law. We are a great nation of free people, hut Ol1l' C'ivilization staggcrs under the lo~d of our civic shortcomings, The battle is on for civic righteousness, and the trumpet calls every eitiz~n to the firing line, I<:rcemasonry inculcates patriotism. 'l'he Latin poet'sang: "It Is sweet and seeml~' to die for one's country." Masonry teaches It is noble and worthy to li~ for It. To this ou r Fra tel'llity summons is every member;' and the restless agitation of the day'demands of everyone the constant practice of the old Masonic virtues.

NJKETY-Sl~VENTlI

ANNUAL CO ?lL\lU NICA'fION,

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Tennessee was opened in the Masonic Temple, Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, January 25, for its Annual Communication, M. W. Bro. Charles R. Byrn, Grand Master, in the Grand East, and other Gran'd Officers in their proper positions. A large number of Past Grand Officers and visitors as well as Representatives of Lodges were present, all of whom are recorded by name and lodge, occupying some twelve pages.

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The Address of the Grand Master is a careful recital of the work and incidents of the year, including many communications 011 matters of Masonic interest; many visitations, Dispensations for six new Lodges and for many incidental and ordina;ry purposes; also a number of "Rulings" as the Grand Master terms them, although many are in the nature of "Decisions," none, however, to which we need refer. The closing words of the Address are worthy of repetition in every Grand Lodge:

There is one other matter to which desire to dirett your altenLion. Th~ stl"ongf'st portio'n of the foundation uIlOn which :;Uasonry stands is re\'erl'llCe f01' the Diyine Being, the Grand ~J;)sttL' of tile great Universe in which IIe oDet'ates. ~o man can be a :\Iason unless he beiieyE's in God and 1001,0; to Him in \vorcship. This being true, the name of God should be satred to ever~' member of ou r beloved broth(Âˇ~l'hood. It should never be lightly considered even in 0111' thinking, and should nevel' fall from our liDS exceDt in worship or adoration. Any man who takes this Holy name in vain is guilty of con: duct: unbecoming a :\Iason. Such a thing as profanity should be as foreign â&#x20AC;˘ to the members of our Or<1er as it would be for us to neglect: a need~, brother. It wou!<.l be gratifying to your retiring Grand ~IasteJ' if tllis Gl'alld Lodge should put itself on record as being, unaiterably and eternally opposed to this thoughtless and sinful practice. I would like to have all exprcssion along this line, and, with this end in view, I call on every loyal memher of this Lodge who wiil, from this time fOl'\\"ard, agree with me to put forth his best efforts to break up the practice of profanity in 0111' Order, to rise and stand u'nli't you can he seen.

''''rhe And Tile And The And

Lord hless thee, I,eer thee. Lord make His face shine upon tlll~e, be gracious unto thee. Lord lift up His countenance upon thee. give thee peace." REPORT ON CORUJ<:SPONDENCE.

The Report on Foreign Correspondence is a most worthy document, but contains no re"ference to Missouri. We regret that Brother Chambers did not receive or (else) overlooked our Proceedings.

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TEXAS. 1910.

1911.

'T. C. Y AXTlS, G. M. JOHN 'VA'H30N, G. S.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Gor. Members, 50,027. 'V.-\LTEH ACKEH,

THOS. M. MATHF~W.

Lodges, 792.

Gain, 2,326. SEVEXTY-FII'TH ,A:,\i\I;AL COM!\fljXICATIOX.

The Grand Lodge of Texas met in the city of Waco, December 6, A. D. 1910, at 10 o'clock A. M., and was opened in A:\lPLE FOR"r, after whi,ch it being announced that the Grand Master of Arkansas, M.'VV. Bro. F. G. Lindsay, was in waiting, he was introduced and received in due form. r

The Grand Master presented his Annual Address, introducing it as follows: )~nr;THHEx-"\.gain the repres(~ntatil-f~s 0: tlw sub'll'ClinnlC Lodges of this Grand .Jurisdiction路 ha\'(~ met in Gnmcl Allllll<ll Communication for the purpose of reviewing" the year's work .iust past and to legisla t"t~ for the good of the Crnft in au:' noble :-:itate.

"'e

nH::et today ill lhe Seventy-fifth Grand Annual Communiea tion of the :'I[ost \Yol'shipful (;ralld Lcclgp. of Texas under the lIlost fal"ol'uble <:i:'cumstil.lH:es. ):0 disaster of n general nHtl1re has befnllen our ~tate. nor nn,\' jlortion thereof, for which we should be. and I bcliel"e \y(~ al'e, profoundly thankful to an nll-wif::e Providence. nUl' ml'nl!)ci'~!lip J:~iS grown so rapidly nnd to sucl1 nHmh(~i'S that L111~ cffice of Grand :'IIas11;r nOli' rN)uil'CS a great deal of time ~!nd work, as weI! as ('a1'l'~路in~ ,dth it great !'('spollsibilities: howevel'. Ole cheerful nssist'nnce given to nw by, the District Depu1 y Grand :'IIasu~rs of the various :'I1asonic Districts has, jl~ a great measure, lightened the duties 'lDd made the work a pleasure ",lwl'c it wou,d otherwise have ocen a burden. I have t.ried to give due consider:1 UU!1 to a II matters l'(>fpl'l'ed to me by the Subordinate Lodges. as well as the Brethren 1'lli'oughout this Grand .Jurisdiction; and if I havp made mistakes, wllith cloulJtll'sS T I1n,路('. they have been of tIll.' hend. and not of the heal'!. Evel',\' interest fostered by the Grand Lodg-e is in good condition. so far as I know, and lI'e \I'iii all'ait with pleasure reports fl'om committees referring to them.

Dispensations were granted for the creation of eight new Lodge~, which seems to bring the number of Lodges up to 792, though there is no official statement of the number, or at least we fail to find it. The Gran.d Master stated in anS\Ver to a requ'est that he had no authority to graht a Dispensation for the purpose of attending

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cnurcll service in regalia on Sunday. He also. declined to grant Dispensations to lay corner-stone on St. John's Day, and in every case where the building to be erected was of wood, 路01' the cornerstone failed to have a proper inscription, showing that it was laid by the Grand Lodge of Texas, he refused Dispensation. We cordially endorse this as eminently proper, yet some will, perhaps, take the position that the mere request and the ceremony involved is a sufficient recognition and advertisement for Masonry. Evidently the argument is not all on our side. DECISIONS.

A number of Decisions are reported, some or rather most of which are certainly orthodox, but with others we do not agree-though of course we may be altogether wrong. Some of them are certainly academic, or perhaps casuistic might be a better term; that is, relating what might happen, though there is no statement that it did, etc., etc. We doubt if a Grand Master ought ever tp decide a hypothetical question, or any, except where a case fs actually pending. The~ Decision of the Grand Master, that a Lodge can not meet in a hall occupied by another body, we think, is too sweeping, and we mildly protest that Lodges ought to have the privilege of holding dignified entertainments in their halls and ante rooms, and inviting their families and even other parties to attend, but the Grand Master decides to the contrary. The Grand Orator, A. W. Houston, delivered a magnificent Address, from which we would gladly quote but for want of space. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is exceedingly good and there is abundant evidence of general prosperity in all depart路 ments of Masonic enterprise in this great Jurisdiction.

THE MASONIC HOME.

The Masonic Home makes a splendid exhibit in every respect and is becoming more and more the pride of Texas. There are at present, as inmates, 20 widows, 100 boys and 114 girls, a total of 234, and the cost of maintenance is about $154 per capita. So far as we understand the arrangement and conditions of this Home, we heartily e!ldorse it and could wish that every such institution were equally fortunate in organization and management.

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FOHEIGX CORHESPONDEXCE.

The pen of our Most Excellent Bro. Mathews is a strong one, and he so uses it as to win increasing admiration. He gives two pages to Missouri, complimentary, in the main through his allusion to us, personally, might be construed as a mild criticism. Howevel', we are not hunting trouble and accept it as well meant, and we can honestly compliment our good Brother, as well as' the Grand Secretary, for the splendid volume they" send out.

UT"AH. 1910. CHARU:S

CHRISTOPHER

" 1911.

G. M. DIEHL, G. S.

JACK,

Also Committee on Lodges, 15.

G. B.

G. M. Re-elected. Foreign Correspondence. Members, 1,779. PFOUTS,

Gain, 141. The splendid photo-engraving of Grand Master Pfouts together with the biographical sl{etch indicates that he is not only handsome in face and form, but that his character is such as to do honor to our institution. And the entire Proceedings exhibit the hand of a master workman. "We congratulate our good Brother Diehl, Grand Secretary, on the fact that though not as "young as he used to be, yet his bow abides in strength. May his days y.et be many and peace attend him to the end. THE FOHTIETH A:NNUAL

CO~HIUKICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Ut.ah met in its Fortieth Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City, and was opened with 路the usual ceremonies; excepting the Grand Marshal, all the Grand and many Past Grand Officers were present, besides a large number of the Representatives of Lodges. The Address of the Grand Master was a brief, yet wise and comprehensive, business paper, from which we copy part of the introduction: ANKUAL ADDHESS. BRETHIU~N"-\Ve are at the close of another year. It has been my good fortune to succeed most pfficient Grand Mastel'S and to find the wOI'I;: organized, tbe Brethren interested, the Lodges in good hands. Moreover, this is a period ,,"hen an a wakening to the greater realities of life has been sweeping over the world. In every COllntry men are raising

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their voices agninst fraud, oppression and injustice: ,:a!!ing for personal purity, cOl'porate honesty, national patTiotism and civic enterprise, Such a wavE, lil,c c\'eryl:hilJ~ :11 life, has its ebbs and floocltides: and when it surges throllg'h a 'nation il reachf:>s c\'('ry ('orner, affects each individual. In e\'er~' Lodge of OUl' .1urisrlicIinn we hnve found nn amhition to dl) exnct: ritllulistir; worl,. comhined \vilh 1111 e,11'nest Uesire to display that true spit'it of :Uasonry \vhich YOUl' GJ'fllll1 omC(!!'s hnve at all times and on every oc;casioll S'lItght to emphasize and inclllc:ate,

Ollr .Jurisdiction in size ::lDd ])\1111\)01''3 is ideal fol' effective work, It: is ial'ge enough for stimulus and emulation: small enollgh 10 enable us to bc<;.)mr; acri\~ainted and l'f'ceive indivirtual. b('nelir. I have made speeinl elTort to bring: nbout morc intimate ac<!uaintanc'e and friendshi!) between members of OUl' home bodies and those of outsi(le Lodges ,; and have used tile \\'hole of the contingent fllnd plnced at my di~posnl ill taking with me on oflidal visits as many Brethren as COUld conveniently go. The visits were thus made events in tl1e :\lasonic year of tile different Lodges. added dignity and distinction that conld not othen\ise be hall. gave opportunity fot' comparing work and jlldging Pl'ogI'CSS, and enahled us t.o assist the Grand Ll~ct.llrel路 ~'hen he exemplified work. 01' to ])erf')1'1I1 that service for J'im ,,'hen he could not be perSf)\1nlly 1l1'f'Sent.

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The Grand Master reports no Decisions, or Recolllmendations of more than local interest. He notices in some Lodges the "old trouble" of advaneing- officers because they are "in line," forgetful of the good of the Lodge. He also refers to the fact that the committee to examine visitors is frequently l,ept out during much of the Lodge session, and suggests a Standing Committee to be present an hour before the Lodge opens, etc. This is good, provided the visitor presents himself an hour beforehand, also. As to advancing officers because they are in line, his criticism, (implied) is good. The Grand Master alludes in tender terms to the Grand Secretary, Bro. Christopher Die,l, and in commenting路 on his golden wedding he pays a beautiful tribute to his wife as well--thus: The home if; the great essential on which civilization. progress and humanity delwnd. )Ian lllay \\'enl' thc \\'l'e;11'h of Yieto)',\', the jewel of distinction, bear his blushing honors thick and wOl'thil~', conduct with credit :lnd aoility g'l'eat intel'c:sls nnd important: enterprises, Hilt honor, riches, glory and distinction, all that ambition 01' emulation ~'l)\lld aspire to, are nothing to him unless he have by his side the olle person in all the world who never tires in hel' ministrations, who rejoices in Ili;; snccesses, an(l comforts him in SOlTOW: who keeps the: light of hope before his faltering feet; who alone of all his associates nevel' knows a thongllt of doubt: that

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noblest of God's creations. into whose sQ"nl has been instilled the essence of divine affection-the woman who makes his home. FOI' more than half a century sneh a companion has been at the side of OUl' Grand Secretary. And it was with greatest pleasure that seventeen hundred Masons of Utah gathered, in person or by repl'esen tation. at ~'Iasonjc Hall on the 13th of last May to remind our beloved Chris tha t he is dear to us; to bid him cast a glance bad,ward over the years and in the rlivine pencilings of a goiden West read' the benediction ",veil done," t.hen face the East and watch fOl' the hal)piness of coming yeal's, which we trust will be many,

Brother Diehl refers, in closing his Report, to an ovation tendered on his 79th birthday, and also to the golden wedding, most appreciatively: PERSOKAI"

Glancing over my journey during the past year, I fll1d that it was illuminated by kindness and unfailing affability of my Brethren, and I wish to tender to one and all my most heartfelt thanks. At the invitation of R. 'V. BI'o. G. B. Pfoutz, a large numhe'l' of Masonic Brethren assembled at his hosnitable home to celebrate my seventy-ninth hirthday. That ,their tongmlu]ations, warm handsbal,es and smiling faces filled my heart with, joy goes without saying. Then .came our golden wedding anniversary which. with the kind permission of the 'l'emple trustees, was celebrated in the ~lasonic l'empll', where hundreds of our :\fasonic Brethren and their wives, and many of our old Salt Lake friends and neighbors had assemble<] to extend their best wishes for continued health and happiness. It was a gala evening, m,o!'e espl'dally for my evel' good wife. For fifty long yea!'s she traveled with me up and down the hills of life, always true and faiUlfnl, kind and charitable, and it was her ever-pleasing ways, tender and loving heart, that, when life's burden often made me despllil', bann'd the gorief and eneouraged me to ("ontinne labOl', and it was her magnetic might that makes me believe that I have not lived in vain. The hot noonday of OUI' life has now passed. Gradually we are ascending the slope toward the going-down of OUl' life's sun. But, deal' Brothers and friends, be assured that during OUI' remaining years we will ever cherish your good wishes, fragrant flowers and valuable gilts presented to us from near and afar on the anniversary of Out路 golden wedding, ~lay 13, 1910.

Missouri is complimented with generous notice in the Report on Correspondence,

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VERMONT. 1910.

1911. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 13,135.

L. BALLOU, G. M. HEl\'"RY H. Ross, G. S. Lodges, 103.

HENRY

Gain, 204. ONE

HUNDH~D

AND ElGHTEENTH ANNUAL COl\1MUNICATIQN.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Vermont convened in its rooms in the Masonic Temple, city of Burlington, on Wednes~ay the 14th day of June, A. L. 5911, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., Grand Master Henry L. Ballou presiding, and most of the other Grand Officers, besides many Past Grand Officers and visitors, with R.epresentatives from a constitutional number of Lodges, being present. Opened with the usual ceremonies, after which the Grand Master delivered the ANNUAL ADDHESS. BR~'J'IIHEN-lt is my high privilege to welcome you to the One Hundred and 'Rig-hteenth Annual Communication of tile Grand Lodge of li'ree and 'Accepted Masons of the State of Vermont, and to extend to each and every one of you a cordial fraternal ~reeting. Those of you who have been coming up year after year to this temple of our cl'aft so beautifully situated between the mountains on the east and west and beside the waters of charming Champlain realize the great pleasure which these Annual Comm~nicatiolls bring to us, and how heartening and precious are the greetings which we receive fl'om those路 who have been our co-laborers In yeal's gone by. We know that these greetings are genuine; that they come from that which is best in our Bl'Others; and they reach the heart. Here by long service and intimate acquaintance with each other attachments aloe fonned which death alon~ can sever. It is surely an inestImable privilege to be permitted in health .and vigor to meet at this session of the Grand Lodge the faces oid and the faees new around our common altar, to look again into the eyes. hear the friendly voices, and gmsp the hands of loving Brothers in fraternal g-reeting. With reason have we responded "so mote it be" to t.he prayer of thanksgiving just offered to God hy our Grand Chaplain.

FRA'fERN AL DEAD.

Witll thanksgiving on our lips to the good Father who has been so merciful to us, the crape upon our altal' reminds us ante again that "In the midst of life we are in death."

We commend most heartily this paragraph: 'l'he offices in .our Grand Lodge are not positions of honor simply. They are that, but they are more than that, they aloe opportunities for service to the Craft. They are路 not meant primarily to be a reward for services past,

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but路 security for nobler service in the future. Bring elected or appointed to an office ill the Grand Lodge is not a signal to rest on your oal'S, but "Nunc insu1'gite 1'Cm.18," "Now, bend to YOU1' oars." It is beneath us as l\Iasons to do all in our power to secure office and then at once relax. into indifference as regards the duties and labors that should aceomllany the po,:;ition路. District Deputies who can not make their visitations should resign. that men who can may be appointed to fill their places. No office should be accepted, no place on a committee retained unless that Mason is willing and expects to do his full dut~'.

The Grand Master refers to the Washington Memorial Associa路 tion in terms of commendation, and the Grand Lodge ordered the payment of $100 to become a member of the Memorial Association. He mentions the fact that the Masonic Temple, ha:ving been built in the city of Budington with the distinct understanding it should be exempt from taxation, and the city having sued for taxes, and being sustained in the court, it was necessary to bow to the decree although the benevolences of the Grand Lodge must be curtailej thereby. A commendable spirit, but the fact which demanded it speaks eloquently against the city of Burlington. There are no Decisions of moment, and the Address is brief, dealing in general only with matters of detail and local interest. FOREIGN CORRESPOi\"DENCE.

M. W. Bro. Marsh O. Perkins presents a splendidly written Report, covering 168 pages in a review of sixty-four Grand Lodges. He deals occasionally in kindly criticism, but manifests always a desire to present salient and pertinent facts: He is kind to Missouri and its Correspondent. .

VIRGINIA. 1910. WM. B. MCCHESNEY, G. M.

GEO. W. CARRINGTON, G. S. .T. W. EGGLESTON, P. G. M. Lodges, 321.

1911. Re-elected. Re-elected . Committee o~ Foreign Cor. Members, 21,782.

Gain, 925. The calm and dignified face of R. W. Bro. Geo. C. Carrington, Grand Secretary, appears on the initial page 9f the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia for the year 1911, and we are glad the Grand- Lodge so ordered. His character is evidenced in the picturE', a typical Mason of the highest moral grade.

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THE ONÂŁ H"L'NDHlW AND THlHTY-THIRD ANNUAL COl\1l\1UNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Virginia met in the Masonic Temple in the . city of Richmond, for the Annual Session for 1911, on Tuesday, February 14, at 7: 30 o'clock p, M. After the. usual opening ceremonies' the Grand Master delivered the Annual Address, of which we give the opening paragraph: BRBTHHEN-Under the guidance al~d protection of the Gmnd Artificer of Univ~rsc, another year has passed, and we are gatbered at tbis OUl' 1~:3d Grand Annual Communieation, with IFateful hearts for the manifold blessings we enjoy, The year, like others, has had itH lights and its shadows; haR brought joy and gladness, mellowed by sadness and suffering. the

. "'Vher. Time who steals .our year:> away, Rhall steal our pleasures too, The mem'ry of the past will stay, And half our joys renew." Thi;; has been a year' abundant in advantages to the Craft. Our increase in membership. is murkp.d; the <:ontl'ibutions to OUl' charity have been larger than ever br\fore. Fl'om every quarter comes the glad tidings of prospel'ity In the Subordinate Lodges; thnt interest In the Ritual i!> growIng, and that there al'e today morc proficient. ;'.Iasons th'an ever known in the history of the Grand Lodge. Peace and harmony have prevailed, and not once during the year have I had to interpoRe my authority 10 adjust differences. There are !>ome slight clouds, barely visible, across tile Masonic hOl'i%on, wh\eh will be dispelled hy the slIn of brotherly love, I trllst, and need not he brought before you In this report.

Besides reciting matters of mere routine the Grand Master reports the creation of nine new Lodges during the year. He reports a number of Decisions, most of which are clearly within the general law of Masonry, but in' one case we venture to demur. It is to the effect that a Lodge can not vote on a petition, if It is lmown at the time of the ballot, that he has removed from the Jurisdiction. It seems to us that if the petitioner has legal residence his removal before the time for the ballot should not be a bar to his election if his petition has been regularly received. His statement that Virginia has repudiated the dogma "eternal" jurisdiction is good-like \t irginia. The Grand Master insists that the Masonic Home needs the cor<iial sympathy and support of the Fraternity, and that something should be done at once to secure an established income. In response to this the Committee on Masonic Home recommended that the. fees for the degrees should be raised $5 and this should be applied to the maintenance of the Home.

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The financial report for the Home shows entire receipts for the year to be $16,207.68, which with balance from last year aggregates $18,776.82. Disbursements for the year, in all, including repairs,. supplies for farm, etc., $13,521.62. As there are 29 girls and 32 boys in the Home, this would indicate a per capita cost of over $220-though the farm brings us a complication which prevents comparison with those having none. ItEPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. This, we suppose, is the work of Past Grand Master Eggleston, though we can not be certain. It is, however, most creditable to the author for its smoothness and strength. He complains that Virginia is not noticed in our Report for 1910, to which we respond, that, to our regret, we had .not a copy of the Proceedings. Far from us to' even seem to, slight our Mother State. Missouri has Idndly consideration.

WASHINGTON. 1910.

1911.

WM. RAY BAKER, G. M. HORACE W. TYLER, G. S. STEPHEN J. CHADWICK. Lodges, 168.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 14,473. J~:REMIAH, N~:TElmR,

Gain, 1,068. FIFTY-THIRD Al'Il'\UAL COl\IMUNICATlOl'I. The Fifty-third Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington convened in the city of Tacoma, on Tuesday, the 21st day of June, A. D. 1910, . A. 1.. 5910, and was called to order by the Most Worshipful Grand Master at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M., the Grand Officers being present in their respective stations. A large number of visitors and Representatives of Lodges were present, and the Grand Lodge was opened in AMPLE FORl\I by Grand Master Wm. Ray Baker. W. Bro. James McCormack (68), on behalf of the Masons of Tacoma, welcomed the Grand Lodge, as follows: 1\:[os'拢 'WORSHIPFUL GUA?\J) ?l1ASTEH, VfARDEXS AND GRAXD LOnGE OF "'ASIIINGTON--Years are like passing of the present, hint of the future, and br.come factors only tra~es in memory 路of what has transpired. It is

BRETHREN OJ<' THE events. 'l'hey seem of the past, leaving only one short year

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since this Grand Body was welcomed in our sister cltyon the Sound, and many are the happy recollections stored away in memory;s casket of that most pleasant meeting. The Brethren of Tacoma have looked forward to this time with the happiest anticipation of again meeting you, and it is my pleasing privilege, in theil' behalf, to bid you a hearty welcome. Welcome! How inadequate', indeed, is any mere elaboration of words to expi'ess the p]easUl'e and satisfaction it gives us to have you here again ~ Our pride and happiness in your coming may be seen in every glance of the eye and shake of the hand. Masons truly understand these wordless expressions of joy. I bid you welcome in behalf of our fair city, whose every effort wllJ be given to making your visit here one of enjoyment and pleasure. We would gladly comply with the time-honored custom of presenting you witn the, key!:;, but Tacoma has no keys: they were given to you for all time when this Grand Lodge met with us for the first time in 1885. To you our doors have ever since been wide open. You wiil find the latch-string on the outside, and you need no invitation to enter. Come when you please, and stay as long as you like; and when the world's work calls you back to your homes, we wllJ regretfully bid you God speed! We are bidding you welcome to a progressive city. 'We have talu:n- gTeat sil'ides in the march of progress since you last met with us. 'We were then a ,one-raih'oad town. 'We now have' four great transcontinental i'oads with terminals here, thl'ee having effected an entrance within the past year; and the fOUl' getting all the business they can handle. Following the Union Pacific, the St, Paul and the Great Northern, other railroads are knocking at our outer doors, craving the necessary Dass-word~. In the neal' fnttll'e; Tacoma expects to be the great railroad center of the Pacific Coast.

To the Address of welcome W, Bro. David Parker, S. G. W., made a fitting and eloquent response, which was received, with manifest approbation by the Brethren. The Grand Master then delivered the Annual Address, from which we quote bI:iefiy: BRETHREN-It seems but yesterday that we departed from this sacred retreat, lIut onr fiscal .rear is again ended and we meet here to mark and record the passing of another mile post of our existence. We meet hel'e in secret session, removed from the strife and turmoil of busy life, yet OUI' secrets are honorable, and were it not that our cause is just and above reproach we would not have survh',~d;:lUni~paired, so many centuries, We have been smiled upon by our Supreme Ruler and we have assurances that OUl' efforts for the betterment of mankind are receiving His approval, which is evidenced by the prosperous and healthy condition of our Fmternity. Many of YOll bave come hel'c at a real sacrifice of your personal affairs, but are actuated by the impulse of lending your assistance in consideration of the questions that wllJ come beforc this Body and .are important to this

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great Fraternity. It is this Intcl'est by men of aITairs, like .roUl路selves, that has kept alive and 路protected our principles when they needed protection. The past ;rear has been one of great prosperity for this Grand Lodge and the Grand Secretary's report will show a matel"ial increase in our membership. While we have numerically Increased, I can say with confidence that the personnel of the new members is excellent and that our Lodges are rcceivlng membel's of whom we can justly feel proud; whleh proves to the world that we receive none knowingly into our ranks but those who are moral and upright beforc God.

The Grand Master reported that five Lodges chartered last year were duly constituted by himself or his representatives, that seven applications had been filed for' Dispensations for new Lodges路 of which' he granted only one. He referred many asking for Decisions to the laws "in such cases (already) made and provided," but made no Decisions, except that a man, renting property for a s~loon, might petition for the degrees, and that a candidate having received the degree of Master' Mason and signing the roll, was entitle~ to vote even though he had not passed an approved examination on the Third Degree. The Committee pn Correspondence, W. Bro. Stephen James Chadwick, reviews sixty-on~ Grand Lodges, or their Proceedings,. among which is our own. compliments us with an extended notice, conveying something of criticism but something of commendation as well.

WEST'VIRGINIA. 1910.

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G. M. G. S.

FRANK WELLS CLARK,

HIRA~1: R. HOWARD, HIRAM

HOWARD.

Lodges, 145. Gain.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 14,07~ WYNDHAM STOKES,

87~.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia for 1910 constitute a dignified volume of some 571 pages, and are in fine form as might well be expected from the facile hand and pen of our good Brother Howard, Grand Secretary. A splendid photo of the present Grand Ma.ster adorns the initial pages, and a number of special Grand Communications for various purposes are duly recorded before introducing the report of the doings of the Grand. Lodge in

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THE FORTY-SIXTH AN.i'\UAL COMMUNICATION.

This was held in the Masonic Temple in the city of Hinton, commencing on Wednesday, November 16, A. D. 1910, A. L. 5910. All the Grand, as well as many Past Grand Officers were in attendance, besides a large number of Past Masters and Representatives of Lodges. The Grand Master thus introduces his Address: Peace, harmony and prosperity mark the condition of Freemasonry in West Virginia, as we come together in the city of Hinton, in this FOI'ty-sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. The reports which have come up to mc from the Lodges and from the officel's of the Grand Lodge bave been, uniformly. of the most c-ncouraging and gratifying nature. Nevel' before was Frecmasolll'Y such a great power for rigbteousnessin OUI' Commonwealth as today. We are glad to be in Hinton, and I bring, to the Masons of this section of the Statc love, fraternal greetings and best wishes from all the Masons and Lodges whieh comprise the Grand [,odge of West Virginia. Bllt amid these scenes of joy and prosperity, death, "who nuts an End to all rivalship and competition," has invaded tbe l'anks of the Gl'ulld Officers of t.his and other States. You ,,;ill pJea!;~ rise while togEthel' we call t.he roll of 'the distinguished Ma/5ons who have been claimed by the grim reaper since last we met togetbcl: in Annual Communication.

After reporting many Dispensations of the ordinary character granted and refused, the Grand Master states that he refused all applications for permission to attend Divine Service, as a Lodge. In the matter of Decisions, ';'hile many are reported, they are generally of local application and cO'llling easily within the general and well understood laws of Masonry. The conclusion of the Address is most wise and worthy but unusual. The Grand Master devotes five and one-half pages to a sentimental discussion of the principles of Masonry, .and this discussion is not only wise but eloquent and the accompanying exhortation in fine form and spirit. We heartily endorse all, and notwithstanding the fact that such digression or peroration is unusual, we could wish other Grand Masters might indulge in such sentiments 1n their Annual Reports. FOREIGN

CORIU<~SPONDENCE.

The Report on Foreign Correspondence, also from the pen of the Grand Secretary, W. Bro. H. R. Howard, covers some 210 pages, showing clearly that he is not limited in space as are some of his guild. And the entire space is well occupied. We find nothing to

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criticise and much to commend. He is kind to Missouri, but smites the Chairman of Committee on Correspondence for an incidental error. We accepted the statement of some Foreign Correspondent that West Virginia Claimed Perpetual Jurisdiction, and unfortunately did not notice that,' the Grand Lodge last year repudiated this dogma and made the limit three years. We regret to have made the mistake and take this method to correct it-yet it really appears to us that it is about as easy to defend the claim of Perpetual Jurisdiction as that fixed by our Brethren of West Virginia. But we bo w meekly to the smiting or our good Brother, only regretting that his courtesy in the selection of terms with which to correct our error is not equal to his great ability in all other respects.

WISCONSIN. 1910.

1911.

ERNEST E. GATCHELL, G.

'Vl\1. W.

PERRY,

G. S.

ALImo JENKS. Lodges, 265.

ALEX.

MATHERON,

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 26,421. Gain, 741.

RIXTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Sixty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Wisconsin was opened in A1\1.PLE FOHM in the Masonic Building, in the city of Milwaukee, at 2 o'clock P. M., on Tuesday, June 13, 1911, A. L. 5911, Grand Master Gatchell in the Grand East, and other Grand and Past Grand Officers and visitors being present, as well as a large representation from the Lodges. The Grand Master introduces his Annual Address; as follows: BnETHREK-'Ve have humbly returned thanks unto the Givet' of ever,\' good and pel'fect gift for the manifold blessings and comforts granted us during the ycai' just closing. We have implored His directing hand to guide us and His all-seeing eye to watch over us throughout our deliberations. His now a pleasure and a privilege to welcome you, repl'esentatives of Masonry in Wisconsin, to this Sixty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. May brotherly love prevail and the best interests of the Craft be our sole aim. It is a pleasure and a satisfaction to announce that peace and prosperity have held almost undisputed sway during the past year-so much so that there is no work laid out for the Committee on Appeals and GI'ievances, a situation almost, if not Quite., unprecedented in the history of this Gt'and Lodge. Fifty years ago today this Grand Lod~e met in Seventeenth Annual Communication in the City of :l\lilwaukee.. The Grand Lodge was. at that

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time composed of 119 Lodges, and a membership of 3,700. Today we eepresent 264 chartet'ed Lodges, and a membership of ovee 26,000-a net gain of 741 for the past year. It is a great pleasure and satisfaction to I'eport to you that, with this large membership and all the work that this increase represents, ttierc have been no troubles of sufficient importance to l'epol路t to you for your consideration. Surely neither envy, discord nor confusion has interrnpted that peace and tranquility which should characterize Masonic intercourse.

The Grand Master refers tenderly to the Fraternal dead, and calls' ,the Grand Lodge to stand with bowed heads in respect to their memory, He refers to the extensive correspondence of the year, declaring it has been a pleasure to answer the many questions propounded, since many of the Masters are young and should have ready access to means of information. His Decisions are few andunimportant, merely asserting fundamental principles. Many Dispensations were issued-twenty-one granting permission to confer degre(s in less than the statutory time, and thirty-four shortening the time of residence before petitioning for the degrees. This, to us, seems to be in effect to change the law, and we fear that without limitation it might do serious harm. The plea, in argument of the Grand Master, is that many persons are so situated that they can not establish Masonic residence, etc., etc. Referring to the distribution of Charity Funds, be says: "We are justly proud of the Home' method of caring for the unfortunate in contradistruction to the institutional." The Report of the Committee on Charity' shows that $2,690.75 had been distributed during the year to various institutions and individuals, FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE,

Our good Bro. Aldro Jenks, in his excellent report, speaks ldndly of our Grand Jurisdiction and is pleasantly courteous to the Correspondent. He refers to the Decision of Grand Master Hall, that a Subordinate Lodge can not meet during the Session of the Grand Lodge, and excepts thereto. As we understood it, Grand Master Hall simply took it for granted tbat all would understand tbat a funeral is a necessary exception. However, the Committee on JurisprUd.ence called attention to tbe item, explaining that fact. He calls attentioIi to our remark as to Western Australia seeking for a distinguished man for Grand Master, and jestingly says, "How about President Taft and the manner of his mal<ing?" Does it not look a little 'iike the teaching (of the old landmark about worldly wealth or honors) was forgotten in his case? 'To which we answer that President Taft did not receive bis degrees in Missouri. If we did not through courtesy criticise-at least we did not endorse.

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RECOGNI'TIONOF GRAND LODGES. The following Foreign Grand Lodges are recognized as regular by the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Grand Lodge.

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Address.

Alberta ~ George MacDonald Calgary. British Columbia Robert E. Brett Victoria. Canada Ralph L. Gunn Hamilton, Onto Chili (at Santiago) Louis A. N. Y. Lopez Santiago. Cuba (Island of) Carlos G. Charles Havana. Denmark Rasmus O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Eclectic Union Philipp Hertz Frankfort-on-Main. Egypt · Elias Effendi Nachou qairo. England Edward Letchworth London. Germany (National) Wm. "\Vald Berlin. Ireland H. E. Flavelle, D. G. S.. Dublin. Manitoba James A. Ovas Winnipeg. Netherlands H. J. \V. Van Lawick Rotterdam. New Brunswick John Twining Hartt.. St. John. New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Sydney. New Zealand Malcolm Niccol Wellington. Norway Olaf Heyerdabl Heiberg..Cbristiania. Nova Scotia Thomas Mowbray Halifax. Porto Rico Jose G. Torres San Juan. Prince Edward Island W. P. Doull.. Charlottetown. Quebec .~ Will H. Whyte Montreal. Queensland Chas. H. Harley Brisbane. Royal York G. Mitzlaff Berlin. , d or San Salva Tomas S 0 1ey............... {San Am.Salvador, Cent. Saskatchewan John M. Shaw Regina. Saxony ~ Rudo]ph Gottschall Dresden. Scotland David Reid Edinburgh. Southern Australia Chas. R. J. Glover Adelaide. Sweden N. C. Duner Stockholm. Tasmania John Hamilton Hobart. Three Globes Erich Meyi"sner Berlin. U~~t~~~~~dLOdge} Charles J. Barrow Melbourne. Western Australia J. D. Stevenson Perth. YoMrk<;iranFd L&oAdgeMof} F. E. Young Mexico City. eXlCO,.

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Zur Eintracht Zur Son·ne

Wilhelm Suss Geo. H. Fischer \

Darmstadt. Bayreuth.

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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. State. Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut.. Delaware District ofColllmbia Florida Georgia Idaho 路 Illinois Indiana ~ Iowa Kansas 路 Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland . Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mis!'ollri Mississippi... Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York ~ North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania

Address. A. Bp.anchamp Montgomery. George J. Roskruge Tucson. Fay Hempstead Little Rock. J olm Whicher San Francisco. Chaa. H . .Tacobson Denver. Frank 'V. Havens Hartford. Virginius V. Harrison Wilmington. Arvine 'V. John~ton :.路Washington. \Vilhur P. Webster ,Jacksonville. W. A. olihin Macon. l'heophiIIlR W. Randall. Boise. Isa ac CIl tt er Cam p Poi n t. Calvill W. Pratber lndianapolis. NewtoJl R. Parvin ,. Cedar Rapids. Allwrt K. Wilson Topeka. H. B. Grant Louisville. Richanl LamberL New Orleans. Stephen Berry Portland. George Cook Baltimore. .. { Masonic Temple Thos. W. DaVIS Boston. lYame.

Gf>or~e

Lou B. Winsor Reed City~ John FisheI.. St. Paul. .John R.Parson St. Louis. Frederic Gordon Speed .. Vicksburg. Cornelius Hedges, Jr Helena. Francis E.\Vldte Omaha. E. D. Vanderlieth Carson. Harry l\1. Cheney Concord. Benj. F. Wakefield Trenton Alphells A. Keen Albuquerque. Edward M. L. Eblers New York. J ohn C. Drewry Raleigh. Walter L. StockwelI. Fargo. ,J. H. Bromwell.. Cincinnati. Wm. M. Anderson Oklahoma City. James F. Robinson ., Pol"tland William A. Sinn Pbiladelphia.

1911. ] State.

Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alberta British Columbia :..路 Canada Chili (at ~antiago) Cuba Denmark Ecletic Union Egypt England Germany (National) Ireland Manitoba Netherlands New Brunswick New South \Vales New Zealand Norway Nova Scotia Porto Rico Prince Edward Island Quebec Queensland Royal York San Salvador SaskRtchewan Saxony Scotland 路 South Australia Swecien

Appendix. Name.

125

Adaress.

S. P. Williams Providence. O. Frank Hart Columbia. Geo. A. Pettigrew Sioux Falls. John B. Garrett.. Nashville. J ohn "Vatson "Vaco. Christopher Diehl Salt Lake City. H. H. Ross Burlington. Geo. W. Carrington Richmond. Horace \V. Tyler Tacoma H. R.Howard Point Pleasant. Wm. \V. Perry Milwaukee. W. L. KuykendaIl.. Saratoga. George MacDonald Calgary. Robcrt E Brett. Vietoria. Ralph L. Gunn Hamllton, Onto Louis A. N. Y. Lopez Santiago. Carlos G. Charles Havana. Hasmus O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Philipp Hertz Frankf't-on-Main E1ias Effendi Nachou Cairo. Edwarn Letcb worth London. Wm. Walo Berlin. Henry E Flavelle,D G S.Dublin. Jamps A. OvaR 路Winnipeg. H. J. W . Van Lawick Rotterdam. .Tohn Twining Hartt St.. John. Arthur H. Bray Sydney. \-lalcolm Ni(~col. 'V(>llington. Olaf H eyerrlah I H eiberg..Christiania. Thomas Mowhrav Halifax. ,Tose G. Torres : San Juan. W. P. Doull Charlottetown. Will R., Whyte Montrea1. Cha8. H. Harley Brisbane. G. Mitzlaff Berlin. 1'nmas Roley ;.San Salvador, C. A. Tnhn ::\'1. Shl'lw Regina. Rudolph Gottschall Dresden. Davirl Rpirl Edinburgh. Oh3S. R. J. Glover Adelaidf'. N. C. Dunpr Stockholm. Ta~mania. .Tnhn Ha.milton Hoba.rt. Three Globes Erich Mf'vssner Berlin. United G. L. of Victoria (;has ..J. Barrow Melhourne. WPAtern AmltraJil'l : T. D. Stevenson Pertb. York (';'rano Lodge Of} . C路 Mexlco lty. Mpxico. F. & A: M. .. F. E. Young Zur Eintracht Wilhelm Riifls Darmstadt. Zur Sonne Geo. H. Fischer Bayreuth.

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REPR]~SENTATIVES APPOINTED NEAR OTHER GRAND LODGES BY THE GRAND LODGE

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Grand Lodgp..

Alabama Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California : Canada Cuba Colorado Connectieut.. Delaware District of Columbia Egypt England Floricta Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Kans~

Louisiana Maine Michigan Minnesota : Mississippi.. Manitoba Maryland : Montana Nebraska Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New South Wales New York

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.zVame.

H. G. Earnest.. .Jas. S. Cromb M. 'V. Greeson Rob't Burns l\ldlicking Charles H. Bryan .James K. Kerr Oalixto Fajardo : Frank G. Mirick Leonard J. Nickerson Chas. H. MaulL A lexander McKenzie A. C. Garofallo Braxton Baker rrving P. Webster T. \V" Dooley .Tonas \V. Brown {;eorge A. Btadlf'r Mason J. Niblack \VIll. Hamilton ~ .. Perry M. Hoisington Lee E. Thomas Dan'l, P. Boynton W. S. Linton :.vVm. A. McGonagle Walter N. Conner R. P. Crookshank H. F. Lucas George Booker George B. France Herman Davis.: John Twining Hartt .James E. Gridley Spencer F'ullerton : lon D. Bossley Wm. H. Pailes, Sr

Address. Anniston. Clifton. Prescott. Victoria. San Francisco. Toronto. Havana. Pueblo. West Cornwall. Lewis. 'Vashington. Cairo. London. Gainesville. Eudora. ldabo City. Decatur. Vincennes. ,Dublin. Norton. ,.~hreveport

Monmouth. Saginaw. :Duluth. Hattiesburg. Rapid City. ~ Baltimore. Helena. York. Dayton. St. John. Wolfboro. Camden. Sydney. NewYorkCity

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New Zealand North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Queensland Rhode Island : Scotland South Australia South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah ~ Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington Western Australia West Virginia Wisconsin

Appendix. Name.

Wm. 'Varing De Castro 'Valter E. Moore Harry Lord Israel Edw. Sanford E. G. Chamberlin Wm. P. Freeman H. Reckwith ~ C. C. Carlton T. A. Ho\\路ard Peter Forrest Chal'les C. IVlumford W. Munro' Denholm James Shakspeare Geo. T. Bryan Thomas H. Brown John B. Garrett B. B. Paddock :Sidney 'Vatson Badcon Silas H. Danforth Baron l\farks George "Tright Robert C. Hill A. C. Munro P. P. Lester W. S. Keats

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Wellington. Webster.路 Cando. HalifAx Caldwell. McAlester. Portland. Souris. Aylmcr. Brisbane. Providence. GJasgow Adelaide. Greenville. Sioux Falls. Nashville. Ft. Worth. Ogden. St. Al bans. Melbourne. Marion. Port Townsend Pertb. Fort Gay. East Troy.

York Grand Lodgp. Of}. {MeXiCO C,ity, M . F & A M: .... Juhn C. Mordough............ Avenue San eXICO,. . ! . Francisco-45

Appendix.

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REPRESENTATIVES APPODITED BY OTHER GRAND LODGES NKAR THE GRAND LODGE OF

Grrtnd Lodge. Alabama .-\ rizona Arkansas British Columbia Canada Colorado Connecticut Cuba Delaware District of Columbia Egypt.. England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Kansas Louisiana..; Maine Manitoba Maryland MichiJ!an Minnesota Mississippi.. Montana Nebraska. Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New South Wales New York New Zealand

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Namr.. A. M. Hough Robert K Collins James A. Boone Gih. W. Car"on Xenophon Ryland E. F. HartzelI.. Reuben Barney Thos. R. Morrow George E. Mayhall D. M. Wilson Rev ..Tno. H. Miller R. F. Stevenson Jacob Lampert. c.lmpbell 'Vells J ohn R. Parson Wm. F .â&#x20AC;˘Johnson .T ohn H. Barr Samuel M. Kennard Wm. F. Kuhn Major J. Lilly G. A. Goben E. E. Codding Francis A. Leach C. 'V. Bolster Arch A. Johnson A. C. Stewart Wm. A. Hall. Chas. F. VogeI... Seymour Hoyt .'f. A. Dunn Alexan~er 1V1. Dockery Jas. W. Boyd Ira V. McMillen Chas. A. Sheppard Martin T Balsley

Address. ~efIersonCity

8t. Louis. Charleston St.. Louis. Lexington. St. Joseph. Chillicothe. Kansas City. New London. Milan. Kansas City. St. Louis. 8t. Louis. Platte City. St. Louis. BoonviIle Kansas City. St. Louis. Kansas City. Moberly. Kirksville. Sedalia Kansas City. Plattsburg. Springfield. 8t. Louib. St. Louis. .Rt. Louis. Kamas City. Bethany. Gallatin. St. Joseph. Maryville. Warrensburg. Joplin.

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Appendix.

Grand Lodge. North Carolina North Dakota Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma: Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Queensland Rhode Island Scotland South Australia Sou'th Carolina South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Victoria Virginia Washington : West Virginia Western Australia Wisconsin

Name. Sidney R. Wood Dorsey A.' Jamison L. B. Valliant Austin L. McRae Wm. E. Hoke D. B. Farnsworth Ralph L. Wardin C. C. Woods 'A. L. Ross T. W. Cotton W. H. Miller J ohn T. Short V. O. Saunders James B. Wright.. C. C. Bigger C. H. Briggs C. J. BI~ckburn Jno. J. Dillinger Wm. M. Williams R. R. Kreeger \V. S. AlIee : V. F. Boor Henry W. Wait.. Edward Higbee Joseph S. Mclntyre

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Address. La Plata. St. Louis. St. Louis. Rolla. St. Louis. Springfield. Nevada. St. Louis. Velsailles. Van Buren. Jackson. Jefferson City. : St. Louis. Trenton. Laclede. Springfield. Blackburn. Milan. Boonville. Kansas City. Olean. KansRs City. lndependence. Kirksville. St,. Louis. KansRs City. .

Appendix.

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[Sept.

DEATHS. REPORTED TO THE GI~AND LODGE. OF MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30,1911.

No. Of Lodge. : Name of Partll..

1,. Judah A. Hart. M. K. Washburn. if. M. Myers.' . Owen C. Farley. R. W. Savage. .J. E:Caldw·ell. John H., Deems.. Henry Bus. 2'. .Casper Koehler. W.J:· Seeger. F .. He'r'old: 3. Lee· S.. Holden. John Shore. Alpert :Jan~.· George Arnott. 5. H: W. Diggins. . L. L.Yowell. A: :H.. Nichols. J. C. DodsoiL .. 6. George porter. 7:' Spencer B. Watson. 8. Charles Hamilton. 9. win. Abson. J. T. Alden. T. H. Clayden. E. Hilgendorf. John Kennard. 'Wm. S. Matthews. Wm. Prunkard. Fred Schenkmeyer. Geo. W.Simpson. H. S. Spangler. Scott H. Wilson. 10. E. M. Yates. 11. C. M. Bryan. 12. Thos. D. Byrd. 13. S. F. Collins. A. W. Woods. 14. W. B. Shaw. W. H. Pollard. p

No. Of Lodge.

Name Of Party.

T. Browning. J. P. Easter. Andrew Simon. Wm. G. Wieland. Jesse Wilson: C. E. Smith. Morris Reibel. Oscar F. Pile. 17. L. M. Smith. J. S.. Woodledge. 18. - J. R. Yeager. 19. -C. Buerk, Sr. D. W. Helm. 20. J. R. Hafer, Jr. Samuel Ebert. 22. J. H. Davis. 24. J. J. Orange, Sr. Geo. A. Crouch. 25.. David Lyons. Wm. H. Nelson. 28. W. A. Munger. E. E. Spencer. Wm. Thompson. 29. M. L. Sta1ford. Wm. J. Livingston, Sr. 31. J. M. Allen. 33. J. M. Watts. N. A. Foster. 34. J. M. Newland. 35. Martin Moss. .Tno. L. Al!pn. C. T. Phlllips. 30. Lee Robertson. Wm. H. Martin. Wm. E. Toler. Wm. ,Tohns(;n. 37. R E. Persons. 38. .Tno. W.Brammer. R. W. Summers. 39. Joseph Hunt.

14. 15. 16.

Appendix.

1911.] No. of LodUe.

39. 40.

Name of Party.

Geo. W. Walden. P. B. Diemunscb. Hugh McKeen. Chas. Walther. George Beyersdorfer. Eo L. Rei路gel路. Wm. Dodds. M. Q. Hazelwood. N. J. I!"'retz. J. W. Archer. Gustave Fu~hs. A. L. Dobyns. Henry Runzi. Adolph Kugel. '. 41. J. M. Malcom. 43. F. H. Bartiett. Jno. A. Van I Sickles. 44. J. H. Brown. C. B. Wingfield. 45. K. D. Shotwell. 46. C. W. I~ennison. 路C. C. Allen. 47. R. P. Williams. J. T. Smith. .J. E. Erwin. Alex Dudgeon. Cbas. Myel'. J. IV1. Maupin. G. H. Boughner. 48. E. M. Bolton. B. F. Nevins. John Maloney. E. L. Edwards. Wm. H. Wilkerson. C: C. Doolin. N. B. McKee., 49. Virg-il R. Porter. JamesC. Madden. 50. Isaac N. Strawn. 51. H. Clay Cockerill. Noah Lee. K Poirier. .T ohn Manden. 52. R. F. Appleby. 53. .J. E. Butner. W. L. Pence. 55. E. B. Murphy. 58. F. M. Ewalt. .T. M. Miller. Nat.B. Ray.

No. of Lodge.

59. 60.

I3 1 Name of Party.

Bernhard Early. G. W. Wilkerson. W. W. Sheley. G. T. King. 62. Wm. McCallum. Ii'rank Gage. P. H. Brace. 64. J. T. Umstattd. A. C. Floyd. Ricbard Asbury. II. W. James. 65. Isaac McCulley. 66. C. E. Conway. Andrew J. Caw. 67. Edw. Byers. , 'rhos. J. Carson. 68. R. H. Jones. 69. J. F. Stukenbraker. .J. R. Clark. J. F.Hartmeister. 70. Presley Batterton. 71. C. M.I Dalley. J. H. Sparks. J. W. Todd. 72. J. E. Johnson . 74. A. Harms. S. H. Franklin. 78. J. H. Welsh. T. H. Page. C. W. Scott. DanIel Cain. W. C. Disbrow. G. M. Hauck. C. G. Buford. .John F. Tyler. Rvans W. Ray. 79. .Tobn E. Cain. E. R. Clarke. .J. F. Connor. J. W. Rill. E. C. Jewett. Martin Kelly: O. W. Meeder. Robert McClellan. 80. J. P. Phelan. 82. B. A. Jones. G. D. Burgess. Geo. K. Denbo. 84. E. H. Dunlop. Philip Florreich.

13 2 No. of Lodge.

84. 86.

89.

90. 91. 92. 93. 94. 96.

97.

98.

9~.

102. 104.

105.

107. 108. 109.

110. 1Ll.

113.

114.

[Sept.

Appendi:t·. Name of Party.

C. E. Nation. Wm. H. Stafford. B. J. G. Bettelheim. Frank McGinnis. T. E. McKinstry. Chas Stewart. W. W. Patrick. R. V. McGuit·e. Wm. H. Marlow. W. C. Hatler. E. R. Goodwin. Milton Forsythe. E. J. Edgar. W. K .•Tackson. H. C. Hauenschild. F. M. Williams. J. F. Rowan. 1.1. A. Hayward. . R. W. Douglass. J. M. Kinsey. Joseph Bartlett. E. L. Hubbard. Richard Lovelace. Hosea Smith. Perry Long. W. Z. Haymes. Norman Gibbs. Wm. S. Garrison. Jno. Massengale. J. H. Krull. J. S. Richards.' Wm. C. Baker. Jno. F. Heiney. D. L. Conner. J. E. Gordon. W. H. Sheeks. T. C. White. W. H. Bullard. W. R. Cox. J. T. Buergelin. S. A. Hnghes. G. W. McCleary. J. W. Dameron. J. M. Pirtle. Wm. H. McGrath. Wm. Eo Drinkard. J. A. Bland. Charles Ingles. F. D. Phillips. TJ. A. Edwards.

'No. of Lodge.

Name of Party.

114. H. M. Levy. " C. C. Kerfoot. Wm. T. Berl·Y. 115. B. D. Van Deventer. J. A. Gilliland. .r. L. Pierce. 116. J. B. Winger. 117. Max Joacliimi. Sr. 118. C. W. M. Love. 119. M. A. Baker. .Tno. Frech. E. S. Pyle. Adam Fischel'. 120. T. W. Davis. 121. Louis Sichel'. Henry Stuewe. Otto Schmutz. 124. J. M. Bowman. H. M. Cochran . F. A. Peters. 125. L. Hamilton. 126. Wm. Snow. F. R. Hogan. R. G. Reed. 127. Isaac Barkley. G. W. Stapleton. 128. Wm. J. Prater. 129. E. S. Lawrenee. W. K. Martin. 130. S. L. Standish. S. C. Bame. 132. Geo. W. Grover. 133. S. G. Shular. P. W. Whitworth. 134. .Josiah Goodman. 1~5. Ben., F. Brady.136. .J. M. Sutton. ·Wm. S. Lowry. Sarn'l Thomas.· 137. .T. B. Reaser. E. J. Owens. 139. J. T. Howell. .T. A. Vaughn. 140. Geo. R1ankenbaker. 144. So .T. George. C. B. Wingfield. 146. H. M. Hardister. D. B. Gipson. T. F. Banning. 147. Wm. H. Barrett.

Appendix:

1911.] No. of Lodge.

-147. 149.

HiO. 151. 152. 153. 154. 156. 157.

158. 159. 163.

164. 165. 166. 171. 172. 174. 175. 176. 177.

178. 179.

183.

Name of Pa·rty.

J. W. Parks. T. Crenshaw. J. C. Hooton. J. L. Marshall. Elijah Meadows. .T. ·H. puya.11. David Moulder. Geo. A. D~ysdale. A. 11· Mitchell. J. J. Rice. L. C. Christian. G. W. E. Chamherlain. Geo. ·W. Foutch. P. M. Feese. ·Wm. Archer. Levi Bottenberg. E. F. Hall. Wm. T. MenUI. H. M. McChesney. .T ohn S. Davis. J. E. Towers. C. F. Kiedringhaus. ~. M. Britton. Franz Vonderfehr. J. A. Wilson. Chas. Kleinschmidt. Wm. T. Garrett. .Tack Robertson. J. n. Drury. J. W. Pickett. S. H. Earsom. A. J. Woods. W. L. Hancock. George Baker. J. P. Bates. G. C. Grace. A. S. P. Lybyer. R. H. Dyke. Wm. H. Brinkmeyer. John H. O'Bar. Aug. Boothe. Harry Sanders. C~ S. Roth. H. Williamson. Geo. H. Pountain. .Tonathan Inglish . F. A. Rice. Henry Ernstmeyer. Gustave A. Spreckelmeyel·. B. H. Ashcorn.

No. of Lodge.

187. 188. 189.

190.

192. 193. 194. 196. 197.

200. 205.

207.

208.

209. 210. 211. 213. 214.' 216. 218. 220.

"r.

185. 186.

133

222.

223. 224.

Na·me of Party.

J. W. Johnson. G. F. Nelson. W. L. Birney. Oscar Pindell. Charles Chestnut. George Rees. C. F. Shireman. M. Williamson. Elias Waller. E. M. Strausser. Frank Somerville. '''m. Pritchett. A. B. Ralph. J. M. Turner. I. B. Young. Wm. Perry. Thos. E. Gray. C. C. Catron. S. A. Dt·ake. W. s. McCollum. H. H. Harris. G. W. Strother. A. J. Wilflon. Z. K. Smith. Elmo Roe. S. H. Green. '''m. Potts. T. H. Walton. Henry Hayes. Wm. S. Coleman. 'Wm. LaGrass. J. W. Smith. ,.Tesse Gamblin. I. Frank Noel. J. K Scrivener. J. P. Laforce. .Toseph Rhoades. A. J. BetTy. Elias Farabee. Nicholas Bauer. .T. II . :i\lurphy. Isaac Key. H. F. Burkett. J. W. McClure. B. Holzmark. M. M. Buford. H. C. Risk. .J. L . Scoggin. N. T. Holder. T. A. Filson.

134 No. of Lodge. Name of POt'rty. 224. W. J. Kline. 225. L. B. Craig. Wm. H. Lutzenberger. 22El. Robert Brown, Sr. 227. Wm. H. Woods. 228. H. M. PolIard. E. H. Sigler. John Wood. 2,29. Sainpson Barker. 230. Wm. Dawson. 232. F. M. Burdick. S. M. Bassett. J. J. Bonar. B. F. Awbrey. 233. S. J. Maddox. 236. Ernst Lamy. J. L. Hall. M. Huffman Felix Kahn. Wm. Beck. 237. F. M. Curtis. N. C. Prentice. J. ·M. Sears. 238. Peter W. Wright. 239. W. Eo Sizemore. Wm. Shy. 240. . T. J. Byars. 241. John Dunlavy. T. C. Salveter. 242. Wm. Jackson .. 243. Fred A. Cooke~ A. F. Nasse. Charles Hofman. F. A. Kremer. 244. R.- S. Smiley. 245. J. W. C. Brown. 246. Bruno Ba tt. W. N. Horrell. 247. J. W. Lamson. •T. W. Tipton. H. M. Rice. J. M. Sherwood. Michael Fishel. 248. J. L. Greer. 249. E. P. Meehan. 250. C. C. Barbour. 252. John Wilson. 253. C. C. Thomas, 254. E. "rarderman. F. J. Tygard.

[Sept.

Appendix. No. of Lodge.

254. 255. 256. 257. 260. 261. 263.

265.

266. 267.

271. 272.

273. -275. 276. 277. 282.

283.

284. 287. 290. 291. 292.

Name of Party. Samuel West. Alfred Harris. 'rhos. J. Lee. James Irvin. Arthur Graham. Berry Pitman. John R. Knight. J. A. McNeeley. J. M. Custer. A. L. Waldron. W. J'. Gardner. Wm. C. Brown. Oliver Miller. H. C. Harrison. A. H. Gilkeson. Isaac N. Oaks. Amos Partridge. Alfred Wickenden. Daniel Constant. W. W. Hicks. Charles Pellet. John Potter. C. A. Bogardus. J. W. Patrick. N. P. McDonald. J. H. Volker. J. P. Alcorn. .T. M. Ragland. D. P. Meng. T. F. Maxwell. J. J. DavIs W. A. Weber. E. N. Young. Wm. Dahm. W. 'M. Bermingham. Wm. Seaton. C. H. Dixon. Lewis Hutzler. J. A. Crawford. J. W.· Corbin. T. T. Loy. E. Emmons. .J . D. Fleming. Hamilton.Johnson. B. A. Fleshman. P. B. Linville. L. S. Brown. H. A. Castle. ·G. H. Tandy. W. N. Sharp.

Appendix.

1911.] No. of Lodge.

292. 293.

Name of Party.

A. G. Cessford. J. C. Reynolds. A. J. Shelton. W. P. Summers. 294. Wm. Hoblltzell. 296. James Harbour. 297. W. Thos. Mathis. 299. H. S. Burgin. Eugene Brus. J. A. Cochran. .James Keeney. Abraham Leslle. C. W. Logan. J. B. McLean.: L. O. Nutter. J. G. Smith. Arthur Staiger. 301. James Rice. T. C. Simpson. A. W. Bear. 302. Wm. M. Ely. Thos. J. Pettitt. Louis Benedict. 303. Albert Badger. C. H. Hagood.' W. W. Prewitt. 304. R. Janes. 307. C. C. Carter. L. Wbittemore. 308. Wm. Sherard. N. A. Rogers. 311. Wm. H. Ford. Isley Craven. D. P~ Anderson. 312. Leslie Jones. 313. Moses Ferguson. 314. G. C. Roberts. 316. James B. Davis. W. F. Bruns. Wm. .las. Peet. Geo.' M. Foley. Chas. Stimson. E. R. Pederson. 320. VVillard Sitton. 322. D. F. Kirkt-atrlck. 323. .Max Pufeles. S. L. Olver. Ashley. Clover. E . .l. Nichols. H!!:rry Baune.

13.5

No. of Lodge.

324. 325. 327. 329. 330. 331.

333.

334. 335.

336. 339. 340. 341. 342. 343. 344. 345.

346. 347. 349. 350. 352.

Name of Party.

.vm.

A. Symington. '1'. J. Stephenson. D. C. Henry.. .lno.T. Pool. Albel路t J. Imel. A. L. Gaty. R. E. Turner. John Broder. Joseph Ellis cl. B. Clapp. John Hafelinger. .,}. F. Wright. C. A. Alderman. .Joseph Hanson. .r. C. Thrailkill. Edwin Harris. E. C. Hartwig. Sidney Beery. .r. R. Middleton. W. H. Vincent.' C. F. Wikoff. Fred W. Trent. F. S. Miller. John Hudgins. Sam Russell. Henry Clear. .l. W. McLean. R. S. Kelso. I. B. Stevenson. J. A. Phill1ps. F. H. Kamphefner. David Meriwether. P. P. Burrough. Jasper Laughlin. J. T. Ridgway. F. A. Prough. J. C. 路Motley. R. W. Cl?vington. .J. A. Howell. J. C. C. Burrows. B. E. Stiles. D. O. Evans. W. S. HohenschelL T. Toney. Wm. J. Jones. Lawrence Parry. S. L. Murdock. C. P. Coleman. Elvins Wilson. J. C. Woody.

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Appendix.

No. of Lodge. :~52.

354. a55. 357. . 359. 360.

Name of party.

11. Stockstill. Urban "'eimer. u. W. Beery. .las. A. Carlisle. C. W.Patton. P. B. Kennedy. J. C. Wilkinson. J. O. Churchill. S. J. McMinn. Aug. Goertz. n. F. Kaime. R. Q. Gray. n. T. Jones. Walter J. ·Wait. F. W. Schaul'te. Geo. M. Hillel'. James Vandolah. J. U. Hutchason. K E. Funk. W. D. Inglis. J. L. Banks. K F.. Gilmore. J. H, Douglas. P. F. Hamilton. Jno. M. Brown. Hughes. W. D. H. Gill. M. M. Estes. L. P. Crank. .1. F. Kelly . Wm. Rusk. S. T. Edwards. H. E. O'Roul'ke. Ji'. L. Ellis. S. I,. Gibson. O. McCallester. .T. T. Eaton. •T. M. J~ffries. F. M. Woodson. •T. S. Stansell. Robert Pendleton. L. M. Dehoney. •T. F. Stephenson. m . B. Hammett. J. H. Barne~. Jno. Paxton. C. A. Conrad. George Solomon. G. A. Glens. w. M. Kennedy.

362. 364. 366. 367. 368. 369. .370. 371. 377. 379. 381. 384. 385. 389. 390.

391. 393. 397. 400.

402. 403:

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No. of lJOtlge.

403.

404. 405 . 408. 409. 410. 411. 412. 413. 414. 416.

420.

422.

424.

426. 427. 429. 431. 432. 433 . 434. 435 . 439. 443.

444. 445.

Name of Party.

.lohn Barnett. Wm. O. Noll. O. L. Keeler. Jno. H. Kellogg. Thos. Bacon. Kyle Thomason. J. H. Vickers. J. ·W. Higginbotham. .1. B. Capps. Jeremiah Newton. Albert Falcon. Preston Davis. .loseph Donaldson. C. R. Burrus. W. O. Sommerfield. L. A. Kuehner. J. P. Bucklew. B. H. ·Watkins. Warren B. Outten. Louis Ruckert. B. F. Rider. Geo. Straszer. N. L. Voltslng. .1. E. Hopkins. C. W. Heidbl·eder. C. M. li'ielder. Benj. Grist. \V. C. Crutcher. Geo. B. Smith. James Stewart. C. Bowles. Matthew Francis. .1. L. ~uck. A. A. Hicks. 'rhos. R. Pangle. Asa McKinney. Iron M. "Tade. J. M. Palmer. F. P. Snyder. .r. M. Cockrum. J. J. Newcomer, .Jr. .Tohn Boyd. E. K. Leiber. R. J. Hyatt. Edw. Alewell. Geo. W. Hall. S. M. Keeble. A. L. Kirkpatrick. Sam Brady. A. L. W. Hoppe.

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Append/.r.

lVll.J No. of Lodge.

445. 446.

449. 450. 451. 452. 454. 456. 458. 45!).

460.

462. 463.

464. 467. 469. 470.

47J. 477. 478.

481. 482.

483. -484. 485. 489. 4!H.

Name ot Party.

D. Beone. C. E. Gabelman. A.'.J. H~der, 'Vro. T. Dunn. 'Ym. Krames. B. Eo Julian. Abncr Dalton. J. W. Frazee. Alex. Nicely. A. N. Ca-Ihoun. )1. D. Baker. James C. Teas. .J. M. Smitb. Daniel TbornsberFY. G. B. Davis. G. "T. Brown. Wm. Alcorn. ,Yro. M. W·hite. Hemy Eilers. W. J. O. Hutt. Chas: Herold. Phil Kopplin. James Bledsoe. Joseph Gladden. T. J. McMahon. R. F. Winston. .Joseph Grabam. "T. F. . Albright. .J. H. Smltb. F. E. Douglas. F Y. Shinabarger. D. C. White. F .J . Williams. Geo. E. .1 acl\son. M. S. Chadwell. R, S. Watt.s. '.rhos. H. Reeves. R. C. Greer. L. C. Flint. Aaron Roots. T. A. Smedley. W._E. Killion. .1. M. Clark. Jolm A. Waller. Emerson Proud. :T. A. Neal. Aloert Denney. A. G. Shoemaker. Wm. Shl·l1m. S,B. Kendall.

..,

137

No.ot Lodge. 491. 492. 493. 496.

500.

501. 503. 504.

506. 508. 509. 511. 512. 513. 514. 515. 5J8. 520. 521. 522.

524.

526. 527. 529. 531. 533. 534. 53fi. 536. 539. 541. 542. 544.

Name ot Party.

R. P. TaliufclTo. Geo. Banmeister. J. H. Donovan. A. J. Dunigan. Geo. Ii'. Cope. . J. H. Miller. R. G. Sawycl;. O. C. Hartman. James Bouse. .T. W. Salsbul·y. J. A. Mills. H. S. Yates. E. L. Anderson. .r. H . Chinn. T. L. Gabbert. S. A. Beery. T. G. Klepper. .1. A. Bagby. F. O. Hoover. F. M. MeLone. T. JJ. Marlin. J. Frank Rogers. Thos. Ii'. Helm. Geo. W. Pool. "Tm. A. Bowles. Thos. A. Wyatt. Stephen A. Fore. , Geo. L. Steel. 'Vm. e. Spratte. John .J. Dicus. L. Delvaux. L. F . Hoppe. .1. B. Hendrick . W. F . Smith. Fr'ank Cornwell. R. K Owen. G. A. Cowden. .Port.er. Wm. I"J. Ward. Silas S. Cave, . 'W, M. Copening. R. l\f. Reddick. Jno. E. Murphy. Vincent I1ogan, .J ames McMahan . .T. E Grflham, D. H. Mal·t.in. .J. T . Sl1mmer~. ?If. W. Mille·r. F, S. Cave.

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I3 8

Appendix.

No. of Lodge.

544. 545. 547. 548.

549. 552. 554. 555. 556. 557. 559. 563.

Name of Party.

S. M. Edwards. R. P. Hopkins. Wm. J. Mercer. Alex. Montville. LouIs Cohn. J. E. Coddington. J. T. Grimes: B. L. Owen. Joseph Davis. C. J. Smith. J. L. Stone. Jno. Jopling. H. T. Stringer. H. E. Gibson. R. S. Dains. C. W. Misener. Isaac Clark. 'W. N. Bandy. Joseph CoIlins. J. T. Shaw.

[Sept.

No. Of Lodge.

565. 566. 568. 571. 578. 582. 586. 589. 590. 59l. 594. 597. 599. 603. 61l.

Name of Partll.

J. R. Davis. Ed. L. Pinet. John. T. Pike. S. V. Wise. J. C. Lucy. J. H. Worley. J. W. Haley. E. S. J olIiff. James McEntil路e. D. E. Snider. E. A. Mingus. J. M.' Crites. J. M. Williams. W. W. Reams. Jonathan Holmes. J. P. R. Hancock. Moses Elvins. J. A. Atkisson. Jonathan Chambers.

Appendix.

1911.J

139

SUSPENSIONS }-'On NON-PAYMENT OF DUES. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30,1911.

No.ot Lodge.

2. ~.

10.

18.

20. 24. 25.

28.

31.

Name of Party.

Eli 11'. Cunningham. Ed",. EHrich. -Alfred Gfeller. J. L. Hopkins. W. '1'. McCaskey. S. A. ,Whistler. Thos Fielden. F. M. Willard. L. B. Snyder. L. L. Richardson. Waltcr McLellcn. A. W. Henry. D. D. Jones. •T. A. Kunce. Geo. W. Purdy. James C. Hoss. O. C. Seropyan. J. J. WOl·sham. J. H. Andrews. •T. W. Boone. ' n ..T.' Boyle. ' Wm. N. Bates. Joseph Spiro ·(:\Iemphis}. Leo Ro~enberg. . .T. F. Roach., . .T. C. FuIeher. F. E. Barnhardt. K W. Bringhurst. B. F. Gordon. Gustave'Moritz. J. M. D. Matthews. Geo. Richal·ds. H. Eo White. G. II. Cosper. J. S. Heavenfidge~ W. 1'.•Tohnson. J. A. King. Theo. Medlin. C.]\f. Laug~lin: B. F. Wise. .

No.ot Lodge.

32.

Name of Party.

1. N. Moberly. D. N. Crouch. K J. McNabb. Newton 'Higgins. H. S. McKay. 33. Geo. W. Briggs. 30. A. W. Stanley. 'J. T. Cook. F. V. Minter. Sam. McHargue. 38. B.]\f. Sears. 41. C. T. '''aBen. 47. H. S. Burkhart. M. P. Bell. Wm. F. Bell. O. C. Ife~n. W. '1'. Jackson. Karl Marshall. "N. E. Smi~. W. F. Woods. 51. C. S. Berkeley. 52. J. F. Anderson. .1. C. Cooper. S. B. Work. Robert Ro~ers. 53. Geo. W. Evans. 56. J. B. Renshaw. Oscar Ott. 57. Wm. S. Sey~our. 58. OII1e G. Hall. T. 'A. Wright. C. C. Ewalt. G. R. Hammett. 59. Wm. H. Holmes. 60. W. H. King. A. S. Gentzch. 61. James Loper. G3. J. B. Laingon. '65. W. H. Bell. Wm. Brotherton.

[Sept.

Appendix. No.ot ,Lodge. G5.

6G.

71.

74.

77.

78.

80. 82. 86.

S7.

.88.

92.

No.ot Lodge.

Name of Party.

Edw.•Jenkins. Eo B. Everly. O. A. Reynolds. Simon Will'on. W. C. Williams. W. M. Williams. C. W. Shreckengaust. Jno. W. Ryan. C. R. Dowlin. Hiram Henry. George Clark. Elmer Fuller. Arnett Hoberts. C. R. Shandy. D. C. Thorp. .Jesse Wallace. 'V. W. Taylor. .J. S. Gilliam. G. L. Sisler. C. B. Crawley. N. .J. Brookshire. T. L. Morrison. N. B. Rogers. C. F. Byrd. W. F. Herbert. L. C. Woodington. .J. A. Hutcherson. Clyde Adams. Geo. E. Barrows. E. C. Banows. .J. -E. Hartzler. .J . K. :\'ewkirlc. Edw. Parsley. S. T. Quick. T. V. Reece. L. L. Roberson. .J. 11'. 'l'urner. .J . M. Berry. .J. R. .Jeffreys. .J. T. I vester. W. G. Howal·d . .J: H. l<'l·eemeyer. C. P. Dowis. 1"1. M. Million. E. Wilson. •J esse Engle. L. Reading, David DFer. 'V. Brown. R. W. Young.

Name of Party.

Alva Thornton. C. F. Clevenger. 98. Oliver Wells. A. E. Hayes. 99. W. ].;. Harvey. 100.' S. P. Dodd. T. A. White. Edw. Reich. G. L. Turner. Chas. Murray. C. K. Morrison . .J. R. Stamper. .1. A. Howell. W. W. Maples. 104. R. L. Tackett. S. Kl'obnburg. .J. B. Short, Sr. B. F ..Jones. \Y. M. Rynerson. Jos. A. Katz. W. H. Penfold. Kennedy McLeod. 105. Wro. H. Clark. Willis :i\1oots.· 106. John Anderson. ' A..1. Wood. II. F. Smith. 108. )f. L. Sellers. G. W. Underwooo. L. H. Winters. W. A. Walters. 109. D. Bakel'. S. D. Gromer. H. L. Powell. Geo. T. Rodgers. 112. A..J. Bender. 113. Aaron Schlessman . ] 14. J. S. Bowman . .T. Eo Landon. Eo G. B. Millar . C. W. Ward. C. W. Loomis. 116. lV. A. Stocksdale. 118. .J. D. Cox. .John Tindell. 1'26. R. H. Bankers. Oscar. Buxton. C. P. Blaney. .J. M. Camnbell. F. 1\1:. England. 97.

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1911.] No. of Lodge.

126.

137.

143.

147.

148. 157. 161. 163.

169.

171. 177. 179.

182.

188.

Appendix. Name.oj Pal'ty.

S. L. Green. Wm. Lawrence. Geo. S. Milnes. Edwin Nelson.. J. A. Niblo. H. B. Payne. Caleb Payne. J. S. Reed. Geo. \V. Stewart. C. F. Somerville. J. II. B. Smith. •T. W. Yardley. 'r. H. Clayton. .1. D. Lowery. J. 1\r. Clark. J. Q. Mitchell. R. F. Hobbs. Philip Van Lear. W. M. Bennett. E. M. Eaves. D. C. Barne:t: R. H. Ht·own. J. A. Davis. J. B. Douglass. A. R. Elder. .1. D. Halferty. I~. E. Idol. K E. Parsons. T. D. S. McCall. Chas. S. Dragoo. V. D. Bradsher. R. P. Terrill. David Hooton. G. Eo Remick. A. P. Oliver. L. J. Fluty. Edw.. R. Miller. ~'rank Stubbs. F. T. Williams. Richard Simmons. J . •T. Tryling. Richard Bunting., John 1. Menefee. P. R. Fletcher. C. C. StUl·geon. P. H. Hibbard. Alex. Crain. S. N. Dickison. David Barrett. W. S. Faust.

No. of Lodge.

14 1 Name. of Party.

F. S. lJarl'ison. Thos. D. Brown. ·Wm. C.· Elder. L. C. Parker. G. E. Marcom. G. B. Wright. 196. Earl Lynn. C. H. Larue. B. W. Holt. 200. T. L. Benedict. 202. Abner .Butler. 208. L. A. Busby. Orton Chinn. A. G. Chrane. E. M. Colvin. 209. J. W. Rhine. J. E. Greve. 210. E. A. Holmes. J. B. Lockhart. J. B. Martin. O. A. Shelton. C. D. Schnelle. Guy Weatherford. 211. John Sweanhart. 214. T. S. Blachley. O. D. Bullock. Edw. Hopper. Edw. Watts. 215. G. W. Richardson. 216. •1. B. Baker. 218. O. L. Bergfeld. S. R. Gordon. F. O. Sands. 219. E. K. Chafee. .T. ",,', Eaton. II. R. Farnum. G. H. Mallam. J. A. Staley. R. C. Colter. 220.· .1. C. W. Boice. F. Fi. Bowers. J. F. Brooke. C. K Marsh. A. Schwarz. Rufus Wocd. 221. .T. F. Tracy. 224. W. F. Malloy. Edw. Rich. T. R. HilI. Ft'ank Mays. 188. 189.

•

Appendix. No. of Lodge.

224. 226. . 228. 229.

Name of Party.

,0. ,M. Lyons. A. R. Toney. J. G. Turley. D. J. Sweeney. E. E. Long. W. M. Taylor. R. H.

233.

235. 236.

237.

238.

241.

243.

244. 248. 253.

254.

255.

256. 257.

No. of Lodge.

257. 267. 270. 271. 272.

Dot~on.

G. E. Caswell. W. E. Shook., Wm. Talley. John McCluer. H. H. Black. O. D. Noble. Q. C. Slack. Chas. Strain. H. Dale. Robert Gillaspy. A. F. Tansi!. O. E. Wilson. James Gardner. H. Saunders. Christian Bode. Prank Sandfos. L. J. Ringe. C. R. Betts. H. F. Carroll. E.H. Kniepkamp. Joseph Masson. W. R. Faulkner, Jr. Wm. 'F. Kassing. J. R Crawford. J. K. P. Tadlock. C. L. Varner. Henry Beebe. P. C. Thomas. T. M. 'l'hompson. J. B. Dunlap. S. Atchinson.. T. C. Robison. J. W. McAnnlch. F. M. Morris. J. W. Norman. 'T. C. Piles. Geo. Thomasson. J ..T. Pierce. •T. B. Johnson. W. A. Smith. M., P. Elliott. James Houghton. A. L. Wooter.

280.

282. 293.

294.

296.

299.

301. 302.

Name of Partll.

Josephus Williams. Walter Hettenbaugh. W. C. Gilbert. R. A. Sl?-ields. J. S. Pinkerton. J. C. Butler. M. L. Campbell. J. W. Carter. A. D. Edwards. W. E. Hellen. G. P. Letts. R. F. Berlin. A. D. Monsees. Geo. M. MOl'Rn. James Liles. T. W. Bennage. J. M. McKnight. F. B. Miller. J. M. Barnes. .T. J. Dunham. C. E. Holland. J. A. Keys. E. Simpson. C. Steele. L. Wormington.. ' J as. McMahan. Boyd R. Reese. A. S. Hatfield.. B. L. Nichols. E. L. Peck. R. H. Smltb. R. S. Hale. T. A. Dalton. F. M. McCoy. F. R. Beaman. John Adams. A. L. Anderson. F. C. Buehler. L. C. Garrett. F. C. Gunn. T. E. Gaines. F. B. Glover. ' C. N.·Henry. S. T. Lyne. J. H. Seiffert. F. F. Meiners. S. T. McKinney. .Jobn Boham. C. H. Olmstead. E. L. McCutchen.

1911.] No. of Lodge.

302. 303.

304.

306. 307. 309. 312. 316.

317.' 323.

335. 337.

Name of Party. Vi7. H. Dooley.

J. W. Blanton. R. L. Hays. S. A. Wight. N. B. Swain. /C. F. Smith. S. B. Nurse. Wm. J. Stone. C. F. Holland. J. H. Megown. W. P. Hunt. .T. C. Crouse. R. A. Algire. EJ. H. CoombeI'. R. H. Creel. L. F. Davison. N. C. Ellis. L. Fitzgerald. J. L. Ha·rrlman. G. g. Hindman. J. T. Hoover. C. D. Kellogg. H. C. Larsen. W. J. McPheron. Mark Mltcpell. Wm. A. Morgan. C. B. Oldfield. O. E. Owen. H. E. Reynolds. C. L. Richmond. H. A. Sanger. Jesse Sheerman. C. G. Sherman. J. W. Thatcher. K T. Thorp. L. A. Walker. g,'H, 'Vade. H. .J. Meiss. Geo. Meyers. Lester Warneky. Arion Haas. .Julius Nemours. J.' D. Smith. Geo. R. Shipman. J. W. Chapman. Wm. F. yaughn. L. D. Childers. ·W. A .. Cannon. C. T. Fowlkes. J .. A. H·ouse..

Appendix.

I43

No. Of Lodge.

337. 339. 340.

341.

342.

343. 344.

345.

347. 350. 352. 356. 359. 360. 362". 368.

369.

371.

Name of Party.

J. P. Maxwell. Logan Storms. J. E. Olvis. C. C. Andrews. L. BomhutI. F. L. D. Carr: J. R. Gonzalez. O. D. Hollis. J. A. Kender. A. J. Martin. W. J. Mullin. Joseph Schroll. H. A. Smith. R. Durham. H. A. Tinsley. A. M. Wilson. J. E. Paul. Isaac Street. J. O. Burch. Charles Cameron. C. E. Hannah. Jno. Wheeldon. C. H. Guile. .T. R. Vance. S. T. Maynard. O. Vi7. Hume. 'W. n. Fletcher. H. Merritt. R. M.• Sheppard. A. K. Brookshire. Hugo Smith. Wm. O. Maupin. T. W. Kelley. T. J. Goldsberry. R. B. Gentry. Wm. Stephens. B. H. Brent. W. S.Berkheimer. W. B. TlIIeson. W"M. Vaug-hn. .J . L. Young. .J. J. Berry. H. Davidson. W. A. Highley. C. N. Rodman. W. F. Walker. B. A. Legate. C. C. Bennett. J. S. Gessell. Thos. Price.

144

Appendix.

.\'0. of Lodge.

371.

372. 373. 376.

:377.

:181. :~89.

390.

39l.

395. 398. ~

401.

402.

403.

406.

Name of Pa1"ty.

.r. W.

Harbert. ' F. E. Gordon. I. L. Marquis. C. C. Smith. John Ziegler. R. F. Moreland. M. McVey. B. W. Benight.. R. D. Wilson. Daniel .Tohnson. C. R. Robins. H. B. Landis. Ben Kessler. D. Bennett. Chas. Sidebottom. Dan. Ornduff. J. A. Williams. John Smith. Wm. T. Pyles. lD. L. Adams. F. A. Chidister. G. M. Sullivan. J. J. Sullivan. Wm. Huston. Sol. Frazier. Robert Brown. Geo. W. Bradford. Joe A. Thompson. D. P. Moore. H. C. Burch. E. D. Lauderbaugh. C. C. Casso A. F. Carmean. •T. H. Montgomery . G.. W. McClure. G. A. McWethy. H. T. Mosley. O. D. Pilquist. Chas. Earle. H. T. Talbot. J. 'V. Ezell. L. Hodge~. Geo. McFarland. •T. B. Gathl·Ight. B. G. Richardson. Henry Stephens. M. A. Daniel. .r. W. Duke. R. A. Detrick. J. A. Robel·tson.

No. of Lodge.

407. 410. 414. 416. 417.

419.

420. 425.

429. 430.

432.

433.

434.

438.

439. 440. 443.

[Sept. Name of Party.

F. S. Vernon. W. P. Simpson. Oliver Boone. J. C. Ecoff. J. M. Cartwright. G. O. Kindel'. Geo. ]i' Kinder. Eutah l!'ord. T. P. Cole. A. C. Davidson. Luther Al·thnr. S. 1. Stewal·t. H. J. Weindel. Harley Hoar. .T. A. Calvert. L. L. Brannon. A. L. Mains. H.·H. McLeod. 'Ym. N. Krimminger. J. F. Addington. W. H. Noblett. N. 1.1. Gross. Oscar Humphrey. T. P. Humphrey. "~m. LIndsay. H. L. Lindsay. J. n. Eidson. D. B. Carmichael. Eo R. Creach. W. H. Bishop. Gus Hindes. Geo. W. Osborn. Albert PUITack . .T. A. Roney. M. E. Vance. Eo L. Dorsey. C. G. Kestel'. 1. L.Mace. M. A. I'ar·l{s. S. Z. Collins. V. .Tandon. Lynn Tenney. .T. T. Hess. .1. O. Fenimore. W . .T. Hahn. Geo. T. Lewis. S. I". Neilson. Geo. Horstman. H. F. KopekI'. F. T" Obermiller.

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Appendix.

1911. ] No. of Lodge.

443.

444.

445.

446. 450. 451. 452. 468.

469. 470.

. 472. 475. 476.

478.

479.

484. 488. 48ll. 4m.

Name of Party.

Geo. L. Martin. '1'. H. Sheff. C. Eo Henderson. Geo. Akers. W. E. Allen. Ed. Barley. M. G. Taylor. O. L. Collins. Chas. Ehrengart, .11'. D. L. Wall. C. E. Daughaday. T. B. Harris. D.- T. Parrish. R. Langworthy. C. F.. Miller. Robert Duvall. .1 0hn Donon. E. H. Todd. David Hunter. John Mayden. J. J. Bates. Harley Dye. O. L. Holmes. Arthur Leet. H. L. Hutchison. F. Eo Storm. C. W.· Webdell. .1. W. McKee, D. C. Warren. A. R. Conner. R. O. Hickman. .J . H. Kelly. W. H. 'Deweese. J. O. Woodward. •T. N. Mize. Sam. Hadlock. Sam. Bass. H . .T•• Seavers. C. K Ruyle. A. .T. Bowyer'. K K. Tiffany: .1 no. T. 'Woods. W. P. Brobeck. David Reece. J. T. Reavley. W. H. Biggs. F.. O. Conrad. Wm. Hobbs. .Tack Harper. .T. H. Laird.

No. oJ' Ludge.

145 Name ot Party.

493. C. l-L Helman. 497. ,J. P. Comstock. L. Harkness. C. E. Wllal·ton. 500. Wm. A. Sweaney. 501. T. W. Hudspeth. 504. Geo. Donglas. Eo J. Parle 509. E. C.' Auram.s. L. N. Brown. F. H. Benedict. Chas. Crowley. S. L. Clark. F. ~L Dunn. W. F. Frazier. G. W.Galbraith. Z. J. HilL • H. R. Lucas. W. E. :\1:inel'. Wm. T. :Marney. H. P. Massie. S. D. ::\1cS!)adden. W. K McFarland. James l'\owlin. E. P. Qneen. C. O. Richardson. .S. F. Rider. W. A. Whitmar. . 518. Franl, Rollins. G. B. Williamson. =>20. A. I-I. Young. 526. B. F. l"ations. 527. A. F. Dinwiddie. 'W. E. WeiL·. .John Botts. Miller Piles. F. R. Granville. ;;29. .J. P. Cantrell. 532. W. C. ·Dieckman. C. L. Keaton. 534. G. E. Wise . .1 0s. Le Saulnier'. 52!). H. Bushnell. 'C. C. Cur1'3ll. .10s. Coul tel'. E. E. Dusenbe1'l'Y. .1no. F. Davis. B. D. Groves. Geo. Hamblin. J. L. Knox.

Appendix. 'No. of Lodge. 53U.

543. 546. 547.

548.

549.

550.

551.

552. 553.

Name of Party.

W. L. Lewis. J. M. l\fosslJarge.

Levi McCain. Henry Reed. D. D. Yates. .1. O. Miller. F. S. London. E. N. Ashbaugh. J. R. BUl:bour. J. W. Cartlich. F. B. Dailey. F ..J. Mulhaupt. C. L. Schley. Wm. S. Smalley. B. Sparks. . C. W. Storms. R.t W. ~Tilliams. 1. V. Shell. O. M. Stewart. Otto Seigle. C. M. Ward. C. F. Wyatt. J. B. Coons. Robson Storey. Wm. Ivy. G. S. Hcssenbruch. F. C. Whiting. O. A. norden. Benj. Cunliff. M. P. J obnson. T. M..Johnston .. John Kroger. Newton Williams. L. A. Anthony. J. R. Strong. S. B. Vaughn. J. L. Wilson.

[Sept..

No. Of Lodge.

555. 559. 562. 563.

565. 566.

568. 573.

581.

582. 583. 586.

599. 602.

Name ot Party.

W. E. .1adwin. '1'. C. Whitsell. Elliott Campbell. D. C. Blanchard. R. A. Bmdley. E. N. Legg. G. A. Mone. J. R. Parke. E. N. Wisecup. IT. C. Babb. J. W. Hartin. M. R. MacKinnon. Dan'l Waldron. Wm. A. Weber. K Barrymore. A. O. Scott, Jr. '1'hos. Sharp. G. W. Ray. K .J. Duncan. H. B. Nicks. W. O. Baumgardner. H. D. Cunningham. O. D. Rdens. C. E. Hubbell. W. E. Littleton. C. E. Waters. J. R. Young. C. F. Moffitt. W. E. Huff. W. S. Baldwin. W. H. Kirk~ndalI. E. Mason. J. P. Warren. 'r. P. 路Wilson. L. E. Miller. A. W. '.rerrill.

-, Appendix.

1911.]

147

SUSPENDED FOR UNl\IASONIC CONDUCT. 'REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30,1911. iVo. of Lodge.

49. i3l. 279. iS0~.

350.

Name

No. of Lodge.

PGof'ty.

Leon'ard Hunter. Geo. H. Cassity. H. P. Liggett. .Jno. T. Brown. M. Q. Herrell.

383. 387. 587.

Name of Party. .J. Lewis Hor~. M. S. McKay. 'l'hos. Hamilton. R. C. Spl·inger.

EXPELLED. R.EPORTED TO THE No. ot Lodge.

6. 9.

75. 79. 92. 104. 119. 128. 166. 178. 220. 258. 266. 267. 282. 284.

GRA~D

Name or Party.

J. H. Swango. Geo. W. Bowles. •T. D . Gernhardt. F. P. Jones. B. H. 'Yommack. Benj. H. I~ower. H. J. Stephenson. Ben Phillips. Polk Elkins. E. J. Hogan. ·W. P. Robertson. •J . Vermillion. O. Whitney. Henderson. R. "'ro. Rumph. James H. Scott. Wm. H. Beste. Morris Robbins. 'r. "'. Kelton.

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LOl}GE 01" MISSOU RI, SEPTEMBER 30,1911. No. of Lodge.

31l. 324. 368. 430. 433. 445. 457. 463. 475. 490. fJ05: 512. 554. 581. 596. 599.

Name

Party.

Thos. A. Grace. .lno. R . Farris, Jr. K. Chatten. J. W. CanDon. A. F. Moulder. H. Rath. Henry Jenkins. Geo. W. Scott. W. S. Morrow. D. J. Rountree. A. y. Pete)·s. A. A . •Johnson. T. D. Stephens. •T. V. .c.ratley. Axel Kjel·. Ed. Ham. H. M. BUl'l'cll. M. H. Rudy.

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' 'ro.

Appendix.

[Sept.

REINsr:rATED. REPORTED TO 'rHE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. SEPTEMBER 30.1911

No. Of Lodge.

Name of Party.

Wm. H. Moore: C. N. Scott. , Geo. W. Thompson. John H. Wilkinson. 2. A. H. Meisenbach. 3. H. H. Goldsmith. Isaac D. :\Iol·gan. 5. Jno. G. Newbill. J. M. Griffith. 9. J. J. Rogers. Wm. Goodrich. 10. Ed. King. T. C. Pritchett. 11. J. W. Tice. 16. T. R. Hamlet. 17.Wm. H. ?lfulherin. 19. Ewing Bl·issey. J. B. P. Smith. 20. L. Abraham. M. Lipschi tz. 28. M. R. Lear. 30. R. P. Ashcorn. 31.' F. V. Loos. 33. L . .J. Gardner. 35. C. K Hou~er. 36. I.<mis Lp.vans. K G. Chamhel·s. J. F. ?l1eredith. 44. J. G. Underwood. 50. Hiram Caudle: ,Geo. W. Tippie. ~ Geo. W. Greenlee. 51. W. Chus. Hopper. 52. T. B. Workman, C. J. Tomlin. C. Grimes. 57. S. R. Avery. 62. .J. C. Ada ms. F. G. ISllbeI. 63. Harry Clewer.

No. Of Lodge.

63. 68. G9.

71. 76. 77. 78.

83. 87. 88. 92. 93.

98. 99. 100. 104. 10il. 106. 109. 111.

112. 114.

115.

11 G.

Na'me of Party.

G. D. Willingham. Alonzo Clark. J. F. I-Iartmeistel'. Albert Lane. J. B. Phillips. J. W. Balson. T. D. Parr. R. C. 'Maxwell. Geo. H. Sugrue. G. H. Bradford. J. T .•Tacl{son. .T. H. Wisherd. R. W. Camp. .T. F. Hickman. P. D. Stl·ingfield. Chas. Lyngal'. .T. K Engle. Taylor R. Gould. S. C. Shaffner. W ..J. Cooper. E. S.•Tuden. R. L. Whitney. T. B. Cannon. R. M. Ryan. .T. W. Murray. C. R. McGee. B. A. Ralls. J. P: O. Givem;. Wm. H. Eckllrd. H. W. Packer. L. C. Smock. W. C. Charles. C. C. Kerfoot. O. K Anderson. Paul Kaufman. W. W. Elwang. J .•T. Alexander. A. O. Alexander. Ed. W. Boyce. S. S. Coen.

Appendix.

191L] No. Of Lodge.

116.

118. 119.

121. 124. 129. 131. 132. 136. 137.

143. 147.

149. 157. 163. 169. 171. 174: 177. 189. 190. 197. 200. 204. 206. 210. 212.

213. 217. 218. 220.

Name of l'arty.

E. Craig. B. F. li'ielden. G. W. Harman. A. IJ. Ladd. H. '1'. Baker. J. J. Nel!'ion. Jno. l~lanje. C. C. James. Pedro lIgen. Geo. Teenor. A. T. Murphy. E. C. Baughm. 1\1. Smith. R. Maxfield. A. J: Hich. A. C. Bryson. W. J. Johnson. John Thompson. C. C. Bundy. G. W. Corrigan. T. N. Haynes. •J. E. Price. S. P. White. J. T. Clayton. David Russell. Grant 'Vyatt. Josiah Foster. L. G. Schenk. E. n. Tanner. J. H. Drury. H. L. Palmer. M. W. Maples. •T. R. Howard. IJ. C. Edwards. S. P. Meyers. .J. G. Wllbur. W. '.r. Darrow. Jno. D. Douglass. G. W. Jobnson. J. C. Needles. B. Varner. A. 1<'. Schnelle. J. N. Duckett. C. H. McCutchen. A. Mcnride. Harvey S. Owen. W. N'. Rhodes. G. G. Bowersox. H. TTermeIink. J. G. Kinney.

149

No. Of Lod!(e.

220.

231. 236. 238. 239. 240. 241. 243. ~54.

'255. 259. 260. 2G3. - 267. 271. 273. 276. 282. 284.

286. 288. 292. 293. 295. 2()9.

303. 307. 308. 312. 313. 314. :316.

311'.

318.

Name of Party.

C. H. Shepherd. C. P. Brown. S. A. FIacy. J. H. Pool. Wm. Russell. F. C. Thie!'i. R. H. Abrams. C. H. Magruder. "W. J. Baird. L. Kimball. R. Wo' Bl'andon. V. V. Dafoe. J. J. Grimmett. Wm. A. DucInvortb. C. S: Phillips. T. C. Howard. R. H. Hall. V\'. Lieurance. E. O. 'Minnigh. J: E. Laffron. W. S. DiUs. Geo. Cuflllingbam. •J . B. McGuffin . G. K. Hart. C. .J effries. T. D. Lupton. T. H. Elder. 'Vm. L. Pi Us. Wm. L. Dugan. 'W. D. Willoughby. .J acob Seitz. C. L. Burroughs. P . S. Drake. H. T. Harrell. W. E. .Johnston. A. M. PeclL Eli Wilson. H. J. McGowan. J. V. McPike. A. E. Putnam. E. E. La Rue. H. C.' Seaman. ClIas. McI(ce. J. n. Scott:. B. L. Eastman. H. O. Applegate, .11'. A. D. Curtis. E. W. Marshall. .T. F. Brndley. 'W. L. Hohstadt.

Appendix.

15° No. of Lod(Je.

No. Name

W. H. Long-. Wm. Dawson. E. F. Norton. 324. .1. A. Kerr. 325. O. P. Stevens. :~:-ll. D. F. Craven. 333,- •T. S. Pepper. E. E. Reed. 33;-;. Albel·t Baum. 'Wm. H. :Mills. 340. Wm. A. Graves. B41. J. W. Simmons. 342. C. O. .Tones. 345. L. N. Dana. W. L. Coleman. Z. T. Blackwell. J. '1'. Hollinger. 347. Joseph W. Cool" 350. - F.lvin "'ilson. C. P. Coleman. 355. Wm. Platt. 356. M. T. DeavenporL 3GO. James Axtell. '''m. F. Bocgher. 3G1. J. 1\1. Brackley. 364. '1'. L. Beach. 3G6. A. G. DutIle. :-l69. A. P. Russell. r.r. A. '!I'[cKinnCJ-·. .T no. Gossett. 371. S. F. Croy. J. B. Saunders. 372. .T. B. Douglas. 374. L. A. Hardcastle. 377. l<'. H. Ml1rph~'. 379. M. ~1. E3tes. 380. W. G. Hl1m]lhl'l~Y. C. P. R. Schofield. 381. B. M. Hudson. 3R2. W. L. ·Wag-nel'. Thos. "'agner. 3R4. .T. 'W. Baker. .J. M. Cohh. 389. G. Britton. 390, 1£. L. Adams. J. C. Overstreet. "'m. A. HalTorll. :HH. N. •1. Day. R. M. Brown. L. M. Deboney.

:-l19. 323.

of Party,

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[,udge.

Name

of Party,

C. Monis. :W:-l. C. Garrett. V. Morrow. B. Watson. R94. B. Baxter. T. 1<'. Coward. 40:-l. S. n. Davis. 407. Bert Gladden. 408. C. Y. Bronaugh. 410. "'m. T. Burton. 114. C. R. Burrus. 416. A. Hutchison. Geo. S. Hyde. 41R. W. W. Bumpass. 420. II. D. Barfield. C. F. Milke. 422. .1. D. I,ee. J'ames 'Warden. 423. J. H. 'VarI'en. E. L. Barnett. Geo. N. Hoot. 424. S. S. Brokenshlre. '1'. B. MUI·Vhy. 433. •1. M. Pate. 434. K H. Bower. B. F, Fort. 435. A. .1. Mead. 443. Fred Bold. Eo C. Parker. Ludwig Hausch. S. M. Keeble. Geo. M. BIair. Geol'ge F. Miller. 445. "'m. N. Lazier. 451. 'I'hos. Walsh. 453. A. J. Friend. Otis C ....Huston. 468. Wm. Thomas. .T. A. Barnes. 46U. .Tames Wallace. Sam Bradford. 470. G. B. Holmes. .1. n. .Joy. D. C. White. 471. John C. Bell. J. C. Chapman. 475. S. 'V.. Hud!ieston,. ·Wm. 478 . .T. Thompson. 479. S. H. Smalley. Wo. A. Kithcart. 392.

W. II. W. W. W.

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1911. ] , No. of Lodge.

Appendix. Name of Party.

J. S. Craig. Frank Barkley. A. C. Hamlin. 481. J. '1'. McGregor. 483. C. C. Blevins. Charles Combs. 503. •T. B. Brosius. 51.1. ' T. P. Morehead. 512. P. H. l\fc:\lunnigfll. 516. Franklin Witt. 519. W. H. Langston. 520. 1. E. Young. 526. H. L. Meador. .Tacob Howe. 532. W. E. Switzer. 536. .J. E. Alsup. 542.' W. H. Browning: 543. 'V. F. Shinpaugh. :>47. J. G. Davis. . R C. Marshall. A. W. Berkey. L. A. Keller. G. C. Burns.

47D. 480.

151

No. of Lodge. 547~

548. 549. 550.

554. 555. 559. 56:3. 564. fin6. 572. 587. 602.

Name of Pal'ty. Sylvester Moore. Theo. W. Cook. C. A. Hewey. G. ,VI. Baltis. E. C. McCarty. .Jobn 1( ocbtitzl'Y. Wm. P. Kelson. C. II..lenkin~. .J. P. ·Woods. J cseph Kjnch. .J. H. Ct·owlcy. Crockett Berry. W. A. Shedd. .J. ~f. PilJley. W. J. Bowen. W. F. Cia ric ,V. C..Campbell. John Smith. Win. E. '?1'iner. C. Co Bradley. ,V. P. Hensley. R. n. Tilley.

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT.

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COMPILED FROM RETURNS, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 1911. Zo

I _ODGE.

-IIIMissouri

I P. O.

TOWN AND ADDRESS.

I ' I e OUNfY.

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/St. Louis 1 · 21J\feridian St. Louis 3 J.3eacon s.t. Lo~lis : \ 4 Ho~vard Ne,y F ~anklln ·IHolVard Spnngheld Greene 5 IUmted 6!Ark )/.ewark Knox 7 O:?u,llivan ,W!1II.lUt Grove Greene 8\'\'1Ihamsbllrg · ·.. I·wlllllLmSbUrg !CallaWay 9 Geo. \oVashington St. Louis 10 Agel\c.Y :: .' 11 Pauldlng'illle Wnght CIty ""arren 12\:TYro Ctl.ledOnia I\Parkville, R. F. D. 3 Washington 13 Risiug Sun Pllitte 14 c y rene IE.olia Pike 15 1 Western' Star Winston : Daviess 16111IemPhis I;\Iemphis ,.!Scotland 17 Clarksville IClarksville ,'Pike 18 Palm y ra Palmyra ~farion 19 I Paris U,nion 'Paris : \l\Ionroe 20ISt. LOlllS ISt. Loms , 21 H.avllya lIIcI2all Gentry 22 1 Welhngton IDeJ<..!11b !.Bllchanan ,Flonda ·Monroe 2311"lOrida 24 Wyaconda LaGrange Lewis 2b Napht!tli St. Louis 1 26\Ava \Aya Douglas 27 Evergreen ,New 'Haven Ipranklin 28\St. JOfl'l Hannibal. /·Marion 29 Wind30r Windsor Henry 30 H.unt~,:ille JH,unts'":ille IRandolph 3~iLlberty : jLlbert) : ICla~ 32 Humphreys Hnmphreys SullIvan 33 11Ralls : :Center Ralls :34,Troy JTror :ILincOIJl 3~11I-Iercer Princeton IMercer 36 Cooper Boonville 'Cooper

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ECRETARY.

·IWm. E. Atkins A. F. Ittner IJ. L. Zeigenhein I1'hos. C. Kuhnle \1.. F. ~.I~bY F . L.. M.agooll IC, A. ~nl\th I.T. M~ Sett!e IAIPX. Melton ;\1.1'. SmIth \V.. B. Minor I~l. J. MeEulire Jpo. 8. McLemore 1 L. H. ~aker IGeo. W. Dutton S. 1II. Grlwt Eugene McQuillin Wm. L. Reynolds H.J. Jones ; !w. E. J. H. Stegen IWm. HeIdtman Ed ward llrew S. White J. E. Bronaugh : Wm. H. Givens !L A. Luck :II. W. Henry I.J. Vogelgesang IC. R. Osborn I,A. Edison Platter IC. F. Sanders W. K TlI.ylor Geo. H. Fe. rree 'rhos. M. Barbee IJohn J. Suter IThOS. F .. Hurd W. C. MOlltg-omer)' Harry Slmou J. G. Schwarz l\I. Manring ..: 18lLmue~ wier B. B. van!?oozer , A. A. Uroft Dan. P. VlOlett Wm. H::vlcCreery Lee W. Tay~or Leslie Ed waf(!s !.r .,N. stewar.t · 1Arthur S. Morey Joseph V. Pitts : 1Chus. H. Coble A. L. Sheltoll ,ClllLS .. Mumbraucr IArthllr Baker A. G. Schnitzer Eugene U. Pigg Ellgeue W. Schwel'r 1 w. B. Jackson·..· ·· 1 H. L. R\lther~ord A. ~L 1'~ltt · · ·IJ· F. De ~~rr~ :J. Eo McKee W. T. McI<..ee W. Gentry C. E. l\IYers J. W. powell.. IGeo. W. Colbert: IJ. H. Mason R. W. Steckman IN. H. Johnson M. E. Schmidt

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lIst and 3d Thursdays. I:2d and 4th Thursdays.

12d and 4th Thursdays. 2<1 and 4th SllturdllYS.

3d Monday. 18atnrdll Y after I.UI1 mOO\l. Tuesday before fullmooll. Saturdav after lull mooll. 2d and 'lth Tuesdays. on or before Fn. on or bef. f. m. &. 2 ",ks. ate. ISaturday on or before full moon. ISaturday on or before full moon. ISlLturday on or before full moon .. Saturday on or before full moon. Fridav on 01' before full moon. ISaturCll.Y o.n or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. 2d alld 4th Wednesdays. IS~turda~' o~ or be.fore full moon. Lt Satll1day. Saturday 011 or before full moon. llst and 3d Thursdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 3d Saturday. :!d and 4th Saturdtlys. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 1st and 3d TllesdIIY.s. ·12d and 1th Monctu)s. 2d Fri. aft. \Sat.on on bef. f. m. & 2d and 4th Saturdays. /2d and 4th Saturdllys. Tues. on or b~f. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Fridays.

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·.. E. W. Snyder · IA . L. Yaughn jlst and 3d Saturdays. . C. A. Pool.: E. E,' Richardsoli 1st and 3d Fridays.. J. A. Burnside 1I-J. E. Spencer 1st and 3d Saturdays. L. H. Btllmer IEdWin v. Kyte llst and 3d Saturdays. J. D. Wood T. B. Whitworth 1st and 3d Mondays. 1 C. C. Flemings 11'. G. Swartz friday before full moon. Fred. J. Ott. Carl F. Schultz :. 1st and 3d Mondays. ..! J. A. Lanning 1-.r..l'." pay.nter Thll.rSdtl y on or belore .full moon. IC. L. ShotwelL H. F. Woerther.. St\turdllyon or before lull meon . . J. F. Bornhop A. K. Baltezor Saturday on or before full moon. Ed w. W. Rllcker John W. Heist.. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. T. Montgomery D. D. Ford 1st and 3d Fridays. A. C. Eby , A. ndy J. Eb. y Saturday before full moon.. Nide Hl\r~is · · 18~ A. Fiero. il.g 1st an? 3d Saturdllys. R. W. Ralllt·s Andrew Blocker 1st Fflday. . 1 1 Wm. H. Hu.teh iSOll, Sr ' Henr~ 'N. ~Iand, 81'.. Sat. on ~r bef. f. m. & 3rt Mon. flft. H. C. cunnIngham 1 Aug. ~chnelder 1st and ad Mondays. J. E. B!·asfield R. 1:;. HUb.blHd 1st and 3d Tuesna~·s. '.1. P. BIggs 1 Joe. R. Dickson Saturday on or belore full moon. 1 Bert Crawford ·.. I' Fred. H. Crone 1st and 3d Saturdays. A. M. Clark D. B. Brady 4th Friaay. IZ. T. Knight.. jJ. W. Hawkins Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2.wks.ll.ft. W IJ.; M. waller· .. ·..·.. · · \lst and 3d T~ursdays. . m. H. carp.enter E. RflY Hall Chas. W. Longley 1st and 3d Fndays. Henry La.rkin R.~. ~Iotte :' .. ISaturday on or before fnll moon. J. C Sloan , J. W. Poland 1st and 3d Mondays. 1R. L. Haills Jonlls A. Stern \lst TuesdllY· . IL. M. 'Noon W. R. P. Jackson 2d and 4th Fndays. .1no. W. Reed.... .. Chas. Gor"uch 12d and 4th Fridays. Eclwnrd Kelso Erodley O. Sayle 1st and 3d Mondays. ; H. R. Harris B. M. CllmPbell. IThnrSdll.y on or before full moon. '1'. H.. R. Ely C. F. Baumblatt ,lst and 3d Fridays. ' W. ~. Mattox S~ephen H. Sullivan, Jr"lsaturdll): before full moon. . 1 LeVI Marklalld "'v. E. Hulett Saturda) on or before full moon. A. G. Nance G. ]'IcDnniel Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 wks. 11ft. '.A. H. i'v.lacke y L. P. Shibley Thursday on or before full moon. III . L ."~[ 1\.J11l..................... a I"\.. UDellec·k· da . e , 1St'r uesy. C. F. Lamkin J. M.l\-£il.<OI' 2dand4th FridAYS. IJohn B. Brown 1.1110. B. Williams Friday on or before full moon. 1McDonald I·Iarris ,ThOS S. Cole... 2d and 4th Mondays. . Henry W. Smith Reinhnro StephllIl Saturday on or before full moon. 1 Geo. J. Be Gale (. F. ~[e\'er : 1st and 3d 'fuesdll.ys. I.TUIiUS HILlier I E. P. Ambler 1st Rnd 3d Fridays. Wm. L. Mlluns Wm. J. Godda.rd Thursday on or before full moon. IJ. D.Grll.Vfs C. M. Berry 12dSaturday. ' Samuel W. Dye H. E. Symons lst and 3d Fridays. 1

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851 ~Iiami

86 Brookfield 87 Washington 881 Defill..nce ; 89 fi'riendship 90. Rl1SSenville 9111~1~?iSOn 92 I.e severance 93 St; Marks 94, vlenna 951 ~.[eramec 96 St. Andrews 97 Bethany 981 Webster 991 jIt . V.ernon 100 ASh brove 101 Bogard

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Martin IH. T. Wright LoUIs Se>ll~ ." Geo. A. Shepardson , . R. l\\ cDaniel............. J. F. Webster V. C. Atwood II:L \\. DavIs He~j. ~L Neale Hugh •.r:>lrrlson ,T. C. (Tmham A. 1. llbheIS WIll E. \Valsh I\.r. E. Pardonner ,Rus~ellville Edward Bh·rl:'nt.. C. S. Glover ~la~i~on [<'re,d. ,H. ~arver ,C. H. EUba,ny LOUISIana J. F. Cul\er IV ..M. PIl,lIe)· Cape Girardeau Fred. A. Kll.ge Wm. H. Huters lvienna B. F. Brau~on L. B. Hutchi~on Eureka Eo G. V.o taw Lee E. MOllroe Shelbyville H.. E. ;\larshall Elml'r R. Frye Bethanv ChitS. J. Carter Albert D. StubbS I~Iarshli'eld J. F. McKllight Wm. p. McKnight l\1t. vernon A. C. Meyer IR. C. SM. wick \:-h Grove Edward E. Shaw A lbf'ft Cannon Bogard ('11.1'1'011 O. F. Torld, ACting O. H. FI, ming ..: Macon.. : Dock. Bu;ris 1 n. M. ~I1llersvllle Cape Girardeau .. John C. Sllloer E. S. MIller Kansas City IJaCkson 'lJelsoll M. Lynde L<oopolrl Adlcr Kirksville IAdair Frank Griffin H. W. Vanskike IGallll.ti\l IDaviess IGeorge Bedell Wm. O. Ta~ue Gn'envllle Wayne N. G ·Wilson / B.. H. Hughes 1Pineville ·.. Il\ICDOnald· ·..·.. IC. Z. Ktlley O. H.. Fucke' t Stanberrv Gentry L. E. :\Iiller S. M. HlIl k ley !Fredericktown IMadison E. P., Francis 'J. i\1. White Trenton GrundY IIVirtor E. Dandy A O. Gmn I:uaitland IHOlt N. F,. Boring },Afl' Dn..W~Oll Plllttsburg lclinton Emsley E. Jumes C. E. Ha\\'ley Columbia Boone ,Geo. B. SC'hwube T. T. ~·;jmmons LltddOlliiJ. 1Audrain ·/Ed. ,1. Shobe , E. C. K('lIl1PIl /CabOOl. .. · · .. · ITexas John R. DllilY 11.THmes W. ~Iir.es Versailles "'lorgan R.. Q. Kelly Wm. W. Kmloek Kingston Cald well. IJ. E. (;ll.rlsioe Lee Hridl!Wllter : \De SOlO IJetferson L. Rougglv Wm. Blallk Parkville : IPlatte Duncan McRuer... Joh~ M. GJ;egg \\ ehsterGroves .. I2>liami IBrooktield Gree!ltield !Shendan ,Chillicothe

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103 West View 104 1 Heroine 105tKirksville 10, :hreenYllle lOillPineVille 109 Stanberry 110 i\lareus 111 Trenton 112 ~JaitlH.nd 113 Plattsburg 114 Twilight... 115 Laddonia 116 1 Barnes 117Iversailles 118 Kingston 119\' De Soto 120 Compass

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full moon. 12d and 4th 1 uesdays. I':Fridlty Oll or before full moon. 2d >Iud 41h TuesoltYs. Fr!day on or ~efore full J'!loon. 1Fn. 011 or bel'. t. m. & 2d Fn. alter. l~t and 3d Fridays. SuturdllY after full moon. 2d alld 4th. SAtllfrl~~·S. 1st and 3d fuesdlt)s. i2d and 4th Tl1esdltys. Satmday on or aftt'r full moon. ISll.tUl'dlt y .before full moOll. , Fri. Oll or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 2d AI](14th TueSdays, ' Friday on or after full moon. \lst lind 3d Sllturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdl\Y!>. 12d ano teh S'lturrlays. 12d and Tnesdays.. Saturday on or aller full moon. 2d unrl Hh Tuesdays. \ lSI And 3d Tue~(\AYs. 12da1Jd 4th Tuesoup. Sat!Jrday all or heIOf.e. fnll moon. jFrictay on or befor.e full moon. 1st and 3d Sllturdil.ys. 1st And :~d Saturollys. ·lst and 3d Thnrsdays. 20 R.llcl4th SfiturdAY.".:' Saturolly on or before full moon. 20 flllO 4th TIll'f'OllyS. FridAy on or befo'(' fullmoo!l lsat.on or bf'f: f. m. and 2 wks. aft. 1st anrl 3d Fndays. ISHt. on or bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. \2d and 4th Thursdays. Sll.t. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft.

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1211Erwln ,8t. Louis Emil Rerman 122 Tri P Iett ITriplett.. IChariton IJ. P. G~lilloci 123 He~mann IHe:mann IGascOnHde ICh~~. 1'. Ochsner ; 124 1 Umon Star Umon Star De Kll.lb J. ~. Folks....... 1251IUentrYVille .. oo IGentrYvme Gentry 1Alva A. i\-lIUlll 126 seamll.n IMilan ISullivan 11<.;. B. 8eitz 12; Athel~s Albltny IGent: y J. W. Agee 128 Lorrltlne !Ridg ewa y Harrlson ~IElbcrt H. :\lincr. Jr 12U ~[onett "'Ionett jBarry S. H. Llluoerdale 130 j Hume Hume Bates H. L. Curtis 1~,1 \otos~.. : Potos~ /"vas,?ingto.n ·.. ·IJOhn M,'cla~ 1?21 1<armlllg"ton Farmlllgton St. FranCOIs l~lIac L. Welle 13.3 Star of the West.. Irontoll In;m IWm. R. Eogar 1Y'!\IOl e an IOlean IMIller J. Hllhll 13u Rraymer ,Braymer Caldwell Jas. A. NevltLoo 136 PhlB nix Bowling Green ·Pike IJ. E. Thompson _.. 13i Delphian jBirCh Tree IIShannon IA. J. B>tskins 138 Lincoln Fillmore Andrew C. L. Gilbert 13!)tIOre l?ou Oregon HOlt Geo. 14I.llpaPlIlsville Papinsville Bates J. A Hammer 141-\l1lsterl1am IAlllsterdam i::Sll.tes n. E. Lphnherr 142 Pleasant Grove Otterville ;;'Cooper I.J. L. Spillers 1431 Irondale IIronrtale IWashington .. ·· IJ. B. Rohinson 144 i'v[Odern \HUmansville Polk W. W. Wood 14~ I.Mimer Lipking TI-'xas J. L. Campbell IC0l1e.gf> ",r<;mnd Macon F. Gipson 14/ Cass HarrisonvIlle Cass G('o. E. C>th1c t41:l Pur~y' Pur':lY IIBarrY Chas. A. King................ 14U Lexmgton Lexlllgtoll Lafayette W. J. Ralldon .. : 150 Hirming Faucett Buchanan IO. D. MclllLlIiel 151 \[ilton , Fi rth ..~ IRandoIPh M. Meals 15:.! Linn Creek Linn Creek Camden .1. W. Vil"..ent 153 Bloomfield 1Rloolllfield liStoddard R. 1'lIrnb,ln g h 154 I"nil' n.'!'lo~p Sl. Franeois Jam .. !' N. I\'aro Spring HilL Sprillg' Hill \LiVingston ChILrl<>s C.onper 1ub Ashland Ashland IBoone C. P. H>l\'llif> l?il:\'orth StILr.. Roekport.. Atrhison If::. 8: :\fc'i\-1illen l~XI '(ountltin (~rove ~.rol1nlltin Grove"jWright .T. !"rpli ElliS ];-O!i.' ;repu City (fret-l.l C!t\'.. Sullivan IC. E. Rnoknllt : 1t'O'11'1l-'lLsant l\(orrl!'Yl1!e Polk /A. A. Th"mlt~son 1~1 "!i"~on f~ill. r!i"~on ~ill. IRltlloolph K H. Hnrt Ito:: \\ IlltesYIlle IWhltes\'llle !Andrew "Jllmf''' F. ROherts I t';{1 1 IccioelltlLl. jSt. Louis : ICha". n. Hirt 15-:! .IOlu·hi!n HiIl"bC?ro IJ!'fferson 1.1 F. "·illill.ms 16:) \Iarvvllle l\IMvvllle NoolI.wav Fren H. Fr"nch 166' Portageville Port'll.geville INew Madrid W. H. Carter

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lwm.A. Kleinschm'idt.. /2d and 4th Fridays. L. H. Ballew Thursday on or before full moon. ~eo. H. I~lenk ""'''''.''''''1 1st and ;~d ;\!o.lldays. 'I hos. J. 1;house, Actlll g .. 2d and 4th l'T1days. !,'wllk R. Uay Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 1 1 R. L. Baldridge Sat. Oll or bet'. f. m. & 3d ;\1011. after.• Isam C. Killam '2d and 4th Fridays. Geo F. Perkins ~Ion. on IIr bt'f. f. m.&. 2 wks.after. ISig. Solomoll 1st and 3d Fridays. ' E. Foot!· bt ano :td Thursdays. 1 Hel!ry G. Bell SlI.turdllY on <?r lifter full mooll. J. E. c0,ver 1st. ano ad Ffldays. . IMann Rmg? Saturday on or before full moon. James E. HJle 3d Sa1unlay. H. A. SI·hrOt·der lst and 3d Tuesdays. Cash "'.. enkle II!'t IIno Rd Tuesollys. . IS. S. Whitlock ·ISaturdav on nr before full moon. .1. T. We,tcott 1st lind 30 Saturoll .". T. Thatcher 1st Mondav and 3d. Saturoay. F. A. Striekland Saturoay on or before full moon. M. V. ~pllrr /2d and 4111 Tue~oays. IC. ;\1. Z"lJin!!er Sll.turc1!w on or before full moon. T. B. Well·h Saturday nearest fuJI moon. Chll.s. D. Tharp 1 Sat. on or bf>f. f. m.and 2" k". alt. Chas. D. Curyea Saturday on or before full moon. F. W. Donley on or bf>f. f. m!ll.lld 2 wks.aft. F. S. Cong-f'r l~t !Illd 3d Friollvs. I<:cl. P. Ambrose Thurs 011 or ber: f. m. &. 2 wks~ aft. lIPllrv Silllluer Rfl i\fondllY. /J. E ·wpJ1er ·..·· .. 14th Saturday. I W. ~el tJe 1st SllturOlty. C. ~. Dads isltlllroay oil or hef.f.m.&2 wks.aft. 'L. B. Mar<.h ·.. IFridSlY nearestfnJ1 moon. . Lerov L ?-Iorris 1st IIlld 30 Slltnroavs. -\. R: Sat. on or ber. f. m: & 2 wks. after. 1 F.li. PenIPr 30 ~Iltllrony. IOtIO:\1. Volkmann 20 & 41h Thllr~dIlY~. . \ Z. T. ~kir\'in <':11 I. 011 or ber. f. m & 20 Fn.ll.fter. ThM. R. D>lvis 8'1~llr(la\' 011 or before fllll moon. R. L. CUll' yn~h'lm 1Fnday on or before fllll moon. IJ. w. ~ipheson TlIe~. on.or bf>t. f;,m. &~ wks.afler. /Jnhll ISlllllrOIl\ Oil or h fore full moon. c. L. Ah:xanclf'r \]st Itnn Rd MOl.clllYS. A . J. S~f'ihl~ SatllTnny on orhefnre full moon. !"ren '\. SmIth lsI linn :'\0 ~RlIlrnll"s. Frank l-Iaines 1st and 3d Thursdays.

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AND P. TOWN O. ADDRESS.

167 1 Revere : \Revere 16S/COIO n Y Colony UiH Camden pOint.. /1camden Point.. 170 Benevolence Utica 171 1Hartford HllrtfOrd 172 Censer , i~facon 1nlGray Summit Gray summit 1Z~ Sturg-eon ls.turge0I?I!::> Ne.wt.on ." INewtollla I/o Pomt Pleasant Comal1.. 177lTexa.s !-.IOl1stOll l78/GriSwold ! Bellflower 179 Pride o~the west"'jSt. Louis 1S0 Des MOlllCS Athens 181,'l N..T ovelty N.?velt.y 182 ~?l<?t Kn.ob r:lC.hvIll.e J83 cahforllla ,cahforllla 1841 Morley \:\Iorle 185Icham?is ChaJ?ois 186 Momhty :Relllck 187 Hermon · ·.. ILibernl 188 1!{llnnibll.1. I,IanIlibal. lS9 Zeredlltha ,St. Joseph 190 PI~tnam I~ewtown 19f1w.llson 192\Flankford I ~unkf~rd : 193 Anyerona 'lIhssOurl CIty 19,11 We .l~ville .' We~lsville 195IBO\nar BOh.var 196 QUltmall Qul'tman 19i Carthage Carthage 198 All.ensvme Allendale 199 New Hope Elsberry : 1 200Sollora \Vatson ~OllRl1.venwood Ravenwood 202!Westville IWestville 203 Brumley IBrumley 204 Rowley Dearborn

I~oca~ontas

c· OUNTY.

I "'r 1 .I., ASTER.

!Clark !wm. B. Cah·ert Knox T. Ki.\len 1platte 1. D. Walllllgford Li vingston Gee. ~lcilIj lien !.putnam IOscar T . .<\-lanllOIl I)lacon /C. P. Van Cleve !l"nl.llklin B. A.Thornhill.. Boone ChH.rles.~~rris Newton \F. V. \hlhams New Madnd ISam Plkpy ITexas 'l'albert Taylor Montgo~ery !H. C. Grigg ·.. · Wm. R,. Brock IClark John KcndaIL IK. nox ,. Andrew Afllett.. Douf;das M. M. Pease \:\Iolllteau H. B. Stevenson Scott L. C. r.eslie Osage IC. F. Stcppelrnau Ralldolph ·IJ. H. l~ittrell IBarton · S. GiSh IMarion n. E. Big~er Buc~anan John W. I olley Sulhvu.n A. W. Widner ..·ITheodore Martin IPlke .T. K LUCOS ,Clay 1R. O. Donovall :l\Jontgomery ;Geo. J. B~f~ill I~Olk IJ. F. ~[cl"lllJ)ey NOdaWay , H. D. "'ODOllllld IJasper W. M. Wll.llingford Iworth A. A. Hunt L.incolll F. L. DalVson IAtchison IR. H. Scot.t \Nodaway Chas. C. Tebow IC~ariton IJohn Jackson tl\-hller ID. G. Wall: Plat.te C. M. DaVidson

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'1' IlIIE OF.I.' ...·r EETING.

S EC~ETARY.

IEd. M. Galland 1st and 3d Thursdays. ,C• .I<~. M(;l{eyllOlds Saturday on or before full moon. IW, K. Bywllters Saturday on or before full moon. IP. I':. Bagby i Saturday on or before full moon. ·1'1'. B. Barnhouse ·.. ·..·.. ISaturdll y on o. l' before full mooll. James G. Howe 1st and ad Mondays. R. Uundhallsel1 1st and 3d Thursday·s. ;. J. W. Hulett I Friday on or before full moon. .J. B. ~[.yers \ ..\' eduesday ~m or before full moon. IB. F. I Jkey , Saturday on or before full mOOI), IE.td. Vollmar ISaturday on or after full moon. A. L. Edney , Monday 011 or aller full moon. Louis Tisch 2d and 4th Wednesdays. Albert Doud Saturday on or b. f. m. &2 wk!::. nft. IA. L. ~oss 1 Saturday on or before full mooll. ~. B. Wheat ·.. ·1 Saturday on ~r before full 111oon. ·I'lhOS. M. Fulks · · ·.. 12d and 4th FrIdays. D. M Gup.ton Fridll.v on or before full moon. Henry Murqullnd Fridll.)' on'or after full moon. J. W. Hendnx 1st lind 3d Saturdays. J. G. '1'0<10 · · ·Ilst and 3d,Thur~days. lAo 0: MCDan!el: · 12d and 4th Mondays. IPhlhp H. Wllllllms 2d and 4th Tuesdays. ILee S. Tucker Saturday on or hefore full moon. D. C. Thompson 01;1,01' full moon. !H. C. Steele !2d and 4th !l~e~da}s. A. R. AHcorn 1st and 3d F ndays. I~m. H. Miller · 1Saturday before full moon. 'wm. S. AskreI?·lwedneSdll.y. on or before full mool!. Hemy F. DaVIS 1st and 3d Saturdays. Wm. H. Shephern 2d and 4th Thursdays. . . IGeo. W. Dickerson :Saturday on or b. f. m. & 2 wks. alt. ·.. S. Sanl1ers 1 Saturdlly before fUll. moon. J H. Hawkins Ist,3d and 5th Sllturday's. J. J. Smith 2d and 4th Saturdays. O. West ::ld Saturday. J. D. Stant.on jSaturday on or before full moon. Geo. W. Kuby : Saturday beforefull.moon.

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205rTrllumina. 206ISomerset 207 Clay 208,Salisbury 209 Poplar Bluff 210lunionville 211 Hickory HilL 212 Four Mile 213 Rolla 214 Forest Ci~y 215 HornerSVille 216 Hale City 217 Barbee 2181Good Hope 2191Albert Pike 220 Kansas City 221 i\-[ystic Tie 2221 La Belle 2231woodlawn 224 Hamilton 225 Salem

IMarshBn lslloune ·· .. IWllbur B. Hllpp IS. J. Montgomery /l,st Thursday .. IPowersvme ..,' Putnam Frank B. Cll.rter. . 1 Fred. A. C?zad Sat. on or b. 1. m & 3d :\Ion after. ExcelsiorSprmgs Clay \Walter A. Craven Fred W. Kienzle lIst and 3d ~londays. Salisbury Chanton R. P. Asbury.......... S. F. Trammell.... . 1st and ::Id Tllesdllys. IPoplar Bluff Butler Geo. W. Knoll K. C. Johnsun.......... 2d and 4th Tuesdays. IUnionville ,putnam John U. Brown C. A. Middleton 12d and 4th Monda)". Hickory Hill. Cole IA. L. Farmer R. R. Norfteet ISaturda)' on or belore full moon. Campbell Dunklin Cyrl;ls D. Bray Eo.J. Walker ·.. Ilst and 3d Thursdays. IRolla IPhelps LoUIS H. Breuer B. F. Culbertson 1st and 3d Saturdays. ll"orest Ci~y IHolt : ..!N. 1,1. CO?k: (J.~. \\'ibo\l 1st Saturday nlld 3d MondAy lfomer:>vllle Dunkhn IL . U. Haislip B. 1. Bryant IThursdaY on or before full illoon. IHale Carroll Hugh De BolL John T. Moore 2d and 4th Saturdays. I§weet ·lsaline R. L. Wall ILouis King .: Friday on or before full m?OIl. ~t. LOUIs Victor Seifert RObert. L. Dixon ]st and 3d Satur<1ays. IKansas City iJackson A. G. Brll.ndeuburg Fred. T. Durrant 2d and 4th Mondays. Kansas City Jackson S. W. Benedict.. J. M. l\fcDOllald 2d ann 4th l\fondnys. loak Ridge ·I.cap~ Girardeau I ~.~. J: Robnts L. C. GoOd~(~)I1 ·I~aturday on ?r before .rllll P:OOl.1. La Belle , p.' I'. G.ll.rrett , D. J,. Brooking Hat. on or bet. f. m. & 2ct ]. I'J, alter. j LeWIS 1 Woocllawn · I~fonroe Ed. S. ~mock Albert Ash Saturoay 011 or before fl.llI moon. Hamilton Cald well C. F. RId ings J. H. Eckelberry 1]st and 3d Tuesdays. ,sa.lem IDent jH. L. Cannon \wm. R. Judson !Saturdll.Y 011 or before full moon. 22~lsaline St. Mary's · Is~e. Genevieve R. V. B~own, Jr ............. •John F. B~rtels ·ISaturd!1:y on. or before full moon. 22/ Cypress Ll!-clede LlI1n James E. Welsh John Hetrick 1st and 3d ", ednesdays. /shelbina Shelby IIL L. Thomas F. Huggi.ns ·.. ·11st and 3.d Friduys. 2Z9\Clafhn ,protem : I.Tane Y IS. P. Dotso.. n C. A..James :.I~aturda) on or before full moon. 230 St. James S.t. James ·IPhe I~s H. BOl~seh~r R. D. Barber j Saturdar on ?r before full moon. 231 Cardwell Cardwell Onnklm John F. Miller ·Edgar Harper )st and od Fndll.Ys. 232IpOI.O /poln ICaldwell W. Downing ,Chas. N. ';ol1es :.. 2d and 4th 3aturdays. 233 Bucklin ~lcklin .,' ILinn Clarence E. RCJu~(' Thos. W. Burk : :2r1 and 4th Saturdays. 234 St. Francois Llbert y nl1e St. Francois C. A. Rodgers Boo P. Sebasttan !SAturday on or before full moon. 235rWeatherby 'Weatherby :OeKalb D. Riggs · 11. F. Riggs 2d Saturday. 236'lsedalia \Sedalia ipettis Geo. W. McVey E. Codding ]st Friday. 23i La Plata La Plata )fllron IW. H. Ashlock J. D. Huston ,Wednesday on or before full moon. 238 Rushville 1Rushville IUurhanl1n J. C. Allison i R. J. ·White 2d And 4th SaturdayI'. 239' Hopewell Lesterville IReynolds ·· .. ·· ·1 Rerlmond Hlacl; ·.. · ·I c. H. Shy Saturday on or lIner full moon. 240 Granville ~ Granville Monroe J. M. Grigsby S. R. Sanders 1 Frioay on or bpfnre full mOOII. 241 Palestine: St. Charles 1St. Charle~ 1(;. N. Shapiro A. K Lehmann 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 242 p.. ortlfind Portltlll.1\ · ICallllWay 1.1. S. Cole : I H. R. Gi~bprt ·.. ·.. ·.. 1s.aturda y on or before full moon. 2'lS Kevstone St. LOl11s................ J. H. CranfilL IF. A. Raithel 1st and ad Wednesdavs. 244 Miildle_Fabins !POlVllillg Schuyler C. H. Kirklnnd P.. T. Gamble Sa!. on or ber. f. m. &, 2 wk~. after. 245 Knob Noster Knob Noster IJOhnson., IErne~t.Adams C. L. SIl.Ultil Fnday on or before full moon. 246 ~Iontgomery City Montg-omery City Montgomery John Vogt.. .. : 1W. B. :VI. Cook Monday on or before full moon. 24i Neosho Neosho Newton Andy W. Miller " Chas. Eo Prettyman l~t find 3d 'l'hursdays. 248 Rochester IHelena !Andrew James A. slane 1R. C. Varner 1 Sat.on or bef. f. m. & 3d Tues. after. 249 CarroI1. Norborne Carroll Wm. Traughber Geo. T. M.eehan · i2d and 4th Mondays. 250 IGlensted Glensted Morgan JL. B. Hawks Hobart Ripley Saturday on or before full moon.

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LoDGE.

- 2511 Hope 252 Ahmthus 253IIAlrcdO 254 Butler 255 Alton : 256 Shekinah 25iLodge of Light 2581Ravanua 259jLOd ge of Love 260 Mechanicsville 261 Florence

26~ Holde~

263·SummIt. 264 Kirbyville 265 Corinthian

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COUNTY.

,j,..vashington Franklin IA lanthus Grove .. IGemr· ILaredO /Grundy Butler Bates Alton Oregon IFestus \Jetlerson IEagleville Harrison Rav.anna I Mercer Lancaster.: Schuyler Howell St. Charles New Florence Montgomery Hol?en : IJOhnson Lee s summIt IJackson Kirbyville Taney Warrensburg Johnson Audrain St. LOU1S \ Atlanta Macon ILawrencebllrg ILawrencc Wit:ttield I;incoln SPnngfield: I(Treene Sedalia Pettis Iosceola ISt. Clair ILeeton: J0!l:nson IOrearvllle Freeman ICass , lpilot Grove lcooper Essex Stondard Wheatland Hickory Reeds sPring lsLone 1 IFenton : St. LOUiS St. Lonis !StOckton cedar Aurora Lawrence Coffey IDaviess !Urich Hen~ ;Canton ILewIs 'Hermitage Hickory

.26~lsoCial... ' ' ' ' ' ' '1 Martin~burg 26ijAUrora 268 Lodge of :r:uth 269 Rock prall'lc 2J.O New Salem 2i1,Solomon 272 IGranite· 2i3 St. Clair

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2/6 G an RIver 2ii Wm. D. Muir 2i8 E sex 1 2i9Hogle's Creek 2801 Reeds Spring 281 Fenton 282 Cosmos 283Is.tOckton 284ICanopy 285IEarl 286 Urich' 287 Craft 288 Her,mitage 1

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\J. T. Jennings

IA. E. l'arkhurst I:L F Lble IC. S Guhn IJOhn F. Colin C. C. .Miller D. Foste-r· 1 P. O. Sansberry ·H. H. lJieckmanIJ T. D. Nieoltrgerke !Ira:::l. Oliver M. W. AIlCy 1Arthur Barchman S. T. Bratton IJ. N. S,tephens IFred E. Kna pp PIlI.I.1 condllitt... r. W. West \~ndTew Connon IC. 1\1. paxson C. F. Ernst W. L. Cox W. H. !.T. S. wIlson T. F. Prettyman H Hltrrison Simpson lll:'hilli P Collins C. P. Scri"ener Chas. B. Swift.. !Geo. B. Bowles Isidore Landauer, L. Chmch E. B. SlI.mUehL I.T. A. Burtch R. E. McDonald Wm. F. Hodges Wm. L. Pitts

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SECRETARY.

IE.C. C.W. Buftiugton Gallenkamp

Alb,er~ IJ.Fred c.

~oel E. Nason

Theo. Hyatt Wro. G. Pjke Henry WIlke A. M. Attt'bery J T. Spence!'.. H. J. "'Illt.h : 1 IGeo. W. Nonemllcher S. 1\oL Hooges F. 1\1. Burch C. F. GilChrist.. ,. C. T. DII :ves C. M. Majors Gny G. Goode J.. K. Brown IIJOhll B Toylor In.o. A. ~lcCullah F. C. Eaves V. H. FlI.lkellhainer G; L. \V.IlI.ker W. W. WllsOIl !M. A. HllthllWllY Eugene W. HalL F. R.. LawreI1ceson :' U. E. Wilson 1

1st and 3d Saturdays. . Saturday on or Letore full moon. SUL. un or ber. 1'. IL & 2 wks. aft. lIst and 3d SH.turday~. ISaturday on or betore full moon. auel 4th Tue~dnys. Friday Oil or before full moon. / Wedllcsday before full moon. ,211 and 4th l<'ridll)"s. Saturelay on or before full moon. :ld and 4th tiaturdllYs. . 1st H!:d Th.ursdays. j1st and::>d Fndays. '1 Sllturday on or before full moon. 1st and::>d Mondays. Saturday alte.r full moon. 1 1st and 3d Fndays. Il'vIon. on or bef. 1'. m. &.2 wks. aft. · Saturday on or before tull moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d Monday. 1 3d Friday. Friday before full moon. IThur. on or bet'. f. m. & Thur. af. 1 011 or bpfore tul! moon. ,Saturday OIl or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridllys. 12d and 4t.h Tnesdoys. 1 Friday on or before full moon. 12d Ilud 4th Thursrlays. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th 1\oIondays. , Thnr. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. jWea. bl'f.f.m. & 'l. wks.ll.fter. Saturday on or before f~ll moon. 1st and 3d .Mondays. Saturday 011 or before full moon. 1:

O. C. Tub-ou , i\. H. Culver E Pope Dorns John KeatingJ. L. L>OWlllUg' 1 L. H. Smith James Tllylor HClIry Johm:on Howard Ellis 1 K Mayhew

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291 Edina 292 Lamar 293ISurcoxie.: : 294 Mound CltY , 295\MOniteall . 296\SParta 297 Ozark 298 Sampson 299iTemple 3ooiDoric , 301 White Hall. 302 Lick Creek 30310sage 30~ISigllal.

30<llclarence 306 Ashlar : 307 New London 308 Pl!-rrott : 309 K~ll1g. Hmlm 310/Slkeston 311 Kearney 312 Cuba : 313,Kingsville 314 Pille 315 1Jerusalem 31~IRural..

31JIOsborn 318 Eldor~d() 319 PaulVille 320IMllnySprings 321.Tonathan 322iHardin 323 corner-Stone 324 McDonald 325 Dockery 326 Linn 327 Mt: ZiO}l 328,Camsvllle 329 Kenned Y 330 Bertrand 331 ICharity 332/Ex<:ello 333 Chillicothe 334 1Breckenridge

Graham Wyacondll.

,Nodaway IClark ;Knox ILamar IBarton ISarcoxie.: Jasper IMound City ,Holt Jamestown ,Moniteau Sparta Christian Fair Grove Greene Lutie !oZark Kansas City Jackson EI kland Webster Barnard Nodaway Perry : Ralls· jNeVada lvernon ~Iinden Mines Bllrlon Clarence ,Shelby lcommerce Scott INew L~lllcloll :1 Ralls 1 Maysvl!le IDe Kalb II~noxVllle Ray Slkeston IScott iKearney ,Clay \CUba Crawford KingsviUe I.Tohnson 1 Bardley 1 Ripley IJ. ericho Springs. ,Cedar Kansas Cit): IJaCkSOn Osborn DeKalb Luray Clar~ Brashear IAdair \·Many 8prillgs· .. ·IOrel?on Denver IWorth Hardin Ray ISt. LOUiS \ 1Independence Jackson Meadville Linn Linn Iosage P!ains 'Camsvllle Harmon /Elmo Nodaway Bertrand IMississippi ISt. Joseph ,Buchanan IExcello Macon \Chillicothe Livingston ,Breckenridge CaldwelL

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E. W. Geyer F. A. Londenberg Claude M. Smith Charles B. Hlill C. L. Adams R. L. MlIlLOIl J. E. Williams J. P. Lce : J. W. Hartt.. J. W. Futrell Alfrcd V. Ludlow W. W. Clemellts D. A. Pollard J. N. McElroy :, Aug. H . AutellnetJ~ Wm. A. [~odgers C. L. RldlllgS '1'.' R. Frazer Jno. S Wo.od Thos. G~ Rlt:fle : Alfred U. KHicald J. E. Dover 1". C. Long C. C. Slowensky C. L. Fergu.son Harry Thaxton W. A. Caretlder L. E. Riddl.e H. F. l\[llrtlll ,. '\. E. Ostrich Frank SlIOW I.Jolhn W. Smith Th()s. Baker Eo 0. CampbelL........... Wm. R Schmitt.. 111 ~1. Fletcher J. (:. Vanhorn S E. Barr R\lf:sen A. E. r.hi1d~ R. E. Fen::uson Cha!'.. n. Jack!'.on......... A. E. l\<IcCarthy J E. Kt>nnedy H. L. Gilbert Walter O. Hart..

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: l1st and 3d Saturdays. Sat. bef. f. m. & Mon. 2 wks. aft. C. A, Brown : ~·ri<lay.on or before full moon. !J. P. Weddell. !Friday on or before full moon. IF. 0. GUS1al!o;on \TUes. 011 or bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. iW. F. Vlillce 2d lUlrl4Lh TU{,f:days. R. Johnson Saturday on or before full moon . J. C. Barnes : iFriday on or before full ·moon. jS. H. Speuce SaLUlday on or before full moon. 1 A. zria Jones ISaturday on or b.efOrC ful1 moan. Thos. A. Milburn !lst and 3d Tuc!'days. J. I~. ~Hl1er Saturday on or b~fore full moon. G. W. LitIS Ilst and 3d Saturdays. IHarry ,So Coil.. Satur~ay on or before full moon. Wm. K Stewart.. 2d Fnday. . Tho!!. McKissack 2d'1'uesdny. • . IL. E. Eagle Sat.·on or bef. f. m. & 2 \\ ks. after. ,A.. C. Miller · I~alurdlly.on or aftl'r full moon. Geo. Eo Le~~r.: ISat. all orbef. f. rn. & 2 wks.after. Thos. ~. 'hilliams 1st and 3d Saturdays. jAaron r.Mo~tt ,Sllturday 0;\ or befo:e full moon. Wm. E. [fOllillgsworth"'I)st and 30 lhllrscla)s. E. T. Brant.. )stThnrsday. \J. L. MeCormack 'Saturdlly on or before full moon. W. H. Ragsdale ISatnrday on or before full moon. 1 H. L. Drane .. :.. 3d Saturday. T. Neale Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. IThos. J. ThornhilL. 1st and 3d Mondays. J. E. Depms 20 and 4th Saturdays. John A. Porter iTllcs. on or bef. f. m. ~~ 2 wks. 11ft. W. E. spencer ISatnrday on or before .Iull moon. John Martin t'latnrdn y before 4th Sunday. Wm. CampbeH Every otht>r Wpdnesday. Jas.1. Carter ISaturday before full moon. IJlls. A. Smith, Jr lIst and 3d 'Monoays. IS. W. Strode 1st and 3d Mondays. F. L. MacMt>n : Every Tuesday. Ichas. F. Weeks Sllturclay on or before full moon. IGid B. Thomas ,.. IFriday before full moon. Fred. Pear-on l~t and ilcl Thursclays. ,1 S. Wood Ilst and 3d Saturdays. IRo'sChildress /lf:t 8no3d Thllr~rlays. Wm. A. Piner 2d and 4th Mondays. W. N Franks 2d SnturoltY. \.1. W. Mc(:ormick 12dand 4th Fridays. ,John T. Cochran 2d and 4th Saturdays.

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3351.JOPlin Joplin Jasper 336 Hallsville Hallsville !Boone 337 Blue Springs Blue Springs Jackson 338 Myrtle :-'fillville Rtl.y 339!B'idelity l~arlcy : Platte 340 Westport Kltnsa~ Clly Jackson 341 Rockville RockVille Bates 342 Circle Roscoe : St. Clair 343 Agr.icola Petersburg H.enr.'! 344 Moberly Moberly Randolph 345 "~ellowship Joplin Jasper.: 346 Arlinbrton Dixon Pulask~ 3471snrillg Creek Lecoma Dent 348Wadesburg Creighton Cass 349IPollock Pollock Sul!tyan 350ITvrian Johnstown Bates 351 ;o.Iosaic Belleview Iron 352 Friend Ozark ChristiRn 353 Bll.rnesville Reynolds 354 Hebron Mexico Audrain 3~5lAdelphf Edgf.rton Pllltte 3n6 AnCient. LandmRrk Harrtsburg Boone 357 Aux V,I.SSe Aux yasse Call il:w ay 358.North West.. TarkIO AtchIson l 359 IGarrett ; Arcola.; Dade 360\TusCan St. LOl11s 361 R\ddick ~utlil.lo Dallas 362IHll'Il.In I\.ahoka CIRrk 363 FraternaL Robertsville Franklin 364 Higginsville Hig-g-insville Lafayette 365 Bayou Bll.kersfield Ozark 366 Ad·air Kirksville Adair 367 Barry Washburn Barry 368 Crescent Hill Adrian Bates 369 Composite Doniphan RiPley 370 Williamstown Williamstown Lewis 371 Sheldon.; Sheldon \vernon 372 NonparCll East Lynne ·Cass

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H. ~I. W0.odward C. C. Cll.rter......... .. lIst and 3d Fridays. W. H. Brlllk R; F. Hulett !.Saturday on or after full moon. E. A. Foro \V. D. Warrell .. .. 1st and ::Id Saturdays. JtICOt! Roadcap James WalL "ISllttlrday on or before full moon. W. P. Naylor De~as Je. wetL IWedne:-dIlYOnOrbetol.e full moon. A. J;.HoChlll.l~d I;I.,C. Elberg 1st and 3d Tnesdays. M. E. Langhllll S. H. Bothwell , 1st and 3d Saturdays. : Wm. Royce James~. ~Iyde "'IThursdllY on or before full moon. J. J ..Beat y :.: B. L. GI.lham 18at. on or bel'. f. lll' &.:.1 wks. after. J. :-'L Sand I~on .I: W. Tate 2d and 4th Mondays. H. D. Stephens Frank G. Ade :!d and 4th Fridays. Robcrt F. Walker James 1I1cCuily Thursday on or before full mOOIl. Corne L. Arthur · IG ..1. Crumme !Saturday on or after fllllmooll. Geo; Caldwell ,~. W. l\Ior!~I1l ~at. on or before f. m. And 4thSHt. L. E. Alloer;;on '''II.ruemRn 1. peek ISaturday aller f. m. & 2 who altfr. L. A. lleaman Sllns W. :-'fRxey Sat. on ur bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Newton Warren C. B. Piwllus Saturday on or after full moon. S. E. Bronson IGeo. T. Breazeale Saturday on or before fnll moon. 1'1'. T. O'DelL. ·.. ·· .. · ·.. 11'· L. Wilson ISaturdayon or before full moon. ·.. IJOhn T. Mason John J. Steele list Tuesdlly. f'!. H. Boydston E. Stan~hford Sat. on or bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. after. ('. R. Hombs J. W. Horn................... Saturday on or before full moon. .Jno~ N. i\o.lcCue I\~'. R. Hopkins ·..·.. · ~·londRy· on ?r before full moon. E. N-. Rlll1le~ C. H. coe ,2d Rnd 4th 'Ihursday~. Chnrles. W. Cassell iWm. n. Bri~key Thursday ~\Il or betore full moon. ·.. A. P. Rlchll.rdson Alfr<>d H. Wlnte 1st and 3d ruesdays: Peter S. Keller .I .. W. O\\:ensby I )i'rielay on or .before full moon. J. N. Woodruff Wm. Brtdges ·.. ·Ilst and 3d Fndll.Ys. . Clarence Kennedy IA. GlAze ,Sll.turday after full moon. FrRn k Schmid t A1fred H. Hoefer i2d and 4th 1Iondays. Fran k Swain W. T. Wi les \SaturdRv before full moon. Geo. W. Imbler : W. J. Banning 1st Rnd3d Thursdays. : W. A. Fairchilds T. H. Hickey ,Sat. on or bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. Rfter. jFred Hanley : S. L. Bates ISaturdavon or before full moon. J. Burford w. n. Roberson 12d Rnd '4th Tuesdays. JAmes E. fleck !Jamfs W. Rilmsey Sat. on or aft. f. m·, & 2 wks. after. (~. B. Be:ny IJlJlian Watson ISat. on or bel'. f. m. &2 wks. after. H. H. Nll11er IBud Cox Sat1lT9-ay on or before full moon.

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Belle Belle Maries : Thos. J.1'ynes ,Avery Slagle Saturday on or after full moon. Wilderness Wilderness Oregon Jacob Hardcastle A. W. Larimore 'Saturday on or before full moon. W.aynes.ville : ~VlLyll:sville Pulaski C. H. ,BurChllr.d "'j'Jno. L. MitchelL ,' Saturda.y on or before full moon, Kill/? IIIIl St. Joseph Buchanan Harr) Stevens Jesse A. Moore 1st and 3d Saturdays. . AnCIent Craft.. King City Gentry Wm. L. Bowman Jacob LeI y 1st and 3d Thursdays. Berlin Berlin Gentry Orville Brown C. H. Carson ·2d and 4th Saturdays. Billings : Billings.; Christian Wm. T. Lam.ldn IJohn R. ~arbee ~ Friday on 9~ before full mOOIl. Queen Clty Queen Clty Schuyler R. H. Woods J.W. MIller 2d and 4th 1uesdays. Ionia Eldon ,],Hller J. S. Lafler J. Shepherd 2d and 4th Saturdays. .\-It.. Ararat ; Topaz IDouglas Noland CarrolL I. N. Wallin Saturday before full moon. ~y~ha:>go:a.s c.assville:.: B~~rr .. : : J. R.Wallen J. S. Platten burg Sa~.· Oil or bel'. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Last I rame I<:ast PraIrIe ,:\l1SSISSIPPI Wm. W. Bledsoe C. D. Mitchell E' ery Thursday. Richland Richland Pulaski.. ' A. E. Campbell H. E. Warren, Jr Wednesday on or before full moon. 3~(} Dayton Dayton ; Cass Wm. McDermet Ed. M. Leslie Saturday on or after full moon. 387 Woodside Thomasville Ore~on :VI. B. Hurt R. H. Franks Saturday on or before full moon. 388 Chula Chula Livmgston H. B. Willil\ms ;loseph F. Harris Sat. before f. m. & 2 wks. after. 389 Arcana Harris Sullivan Johu EntOll c J. T. Richardson Saturday on or after full moon. 390 ;V[arionville ,. Marionville Lawrence Wyatt Cn.nllady 1. D. !\lc.Uullah 1st and 3d Fridays. 391 Ray.to~\'n Independence, Il. F. D. Jackson Wm. F. Hall G. L. WIlson Sa!urdayon or before full moon-. 392 ChrIstIan t. Oak Grove Jackson W. B. Hnoson................ N. W. Lemasters FrIday before 2d and 4th Sundays. 393 Bee Hive : Lawson Ray John ;\1. Wood S. L. Gaylord 1st and 3d Saturdays. 3!14 Lucerne Lucerne Putnam .1. D. Wliliamson Wm. )I. Boland Thursday on or before full moon. 395 Hlttfield Hatfield Harrison Sam'l A. Moore, Jr A. J. Knott.................... Wednesday on or before full moon. 396 Western Light Louisburg Dallas R. S. Lindsey J. Ie Jones Saturday on or before full moon. 39i Gower :Gower Clinton R S. Bowlin H. T. Bowlin 1st and 3d Saturdays. 398 Jwper · · ·IJasper Jasper H. F. Pitts .. : C. L. Hayzlett 1st and 3d Tnesdays. 399 Pike : Curryvil\e Pike ' H. L. Inlow ~ J. H Sisson Thursday on or before full moon. <100 Decatm PeIrce CIty Lawrence F. C. Johnston :Wm. A. Rhea 1st and 3d Thursdays. <101 Carterville ;Carterville Jasper B. A. Dumbauld B Boyd 1st and 3d Fridays. 402 Malta : Malta Be.nd Saline .: C. W. Sl:hooley W. M. Rozell Tuesday on or before full moon. 403 Lowry City Lowry CIty St. Clalr C. L. Metz Freo Strain 2d and 4th Tmsdays. 404 ({osendale Rosendale Andrew Geo. Baum W. B. Wood 2d and 4th Thursdays. 405 Everton Everton Dade C. W. Edwards Jesse C. Tomson Sat. on or before f. m. & 2 wks after. 406 Malden : Malden Dunklin Wm. D. Bagby Daniel Ha~nes Friday on or' before fnll moon. 407 Charleston Charleston )[jssisslppi L. S. Gardner Jas. A. Boone 1st and 3d Saturdays. 408 Montrose Montrose Henry M. P. Kahn J. E. Bunch Sat. before f. m. and 2 weeks after. 409 Louisville Louisville Lincoln James D. Motley ~ T. J. Higginbotham Saturday on or before full moon. 410 Iberia Iberia Miller :.. John Ferguson G. A. Osborn Satnrdayon or before full moon. 411 Joppa Hartville Wright Howe Steele: J. H. Farmer Friday on or before full moon. 412 Appleton City Appleton City St. Clair C. E. Cline Ed. A. Hook Saturday on or before full moon. 413 Valley Bolckow Andrew W. Logn.n Wood J. Elmer Middleton 2d and 4th Saturdays. 414 GreenSburg Greensburg Knox John W. Boley John R. Burrus Saturday on or before full moon. 415 . HunnewelL Hunnewell Shelby Chas. Bowles C. P. Painter Saturday on or before full moon. 416 ICache St. Louis Fra:n~r P. Gibbs Arthur P. Watkins 2d and 4th Saturdays. 417 White Water Bollinger Tohn F. Winters John M. Slagle Saturday on or before full moon. j Laflin 418lClear Creek Palo Pinto Benton Butord Hfll Enos H. Moxley '" . ith Saturday.

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419:Stnr TaberVllle St. ClaIr 420 i Itaska St. Louis : 421 Urbana Urbana Dallas 422 Gate of the Temple Springfield Greene 423 Galt : Galt Grundy 424 Samaritan Bonne Terre St. Francois .425 Green Ridge Green Ridge Pettis 426 Rothville Rothville Chariton 427 Glenwood Glenwood Schuyler 428 Pittsville ..: ~ittsville ..: J?hnson : 429 New :Madnd ~ew Madnd New Madnd 430 Winona Winona Shannon 431 Cement Halfway Polk 432 Competition Competition Laclede 433'Macks Creek Macks Creek Camden 434 Wheeling Wheeling Livingston 435 Rockbridge Rockbridge Ozark 436 Gothic : Alexandria Clark 437 Lafayette :. Cor.der Lafayette 438 Temperance Smithville Clay 439 Mt. Olive Rogersville Webster 440 TroweL Marble Hill Bollinger 441 Excelsior Jackson Cape Girard 442;Burlington Burlin&ton Junc.. Nodaway 443, Anchor S1. Lotus 4'14 Ada Orrick ~ Ray 445 West Gate St. Louis 446 Ivanhoe Kansas City Jackson 447 Jacoby Darlington Gentry . 448 Schell City Scl:ell City Vernon 449 Bois D' Arc : BOIS D' Arc Greene 450 Belto.n Belton Cass 451 Raymore Raymore Cass 452;Verona Iverona Lawrence 453IFOrSyth Forsyth Taney 454 ContinentaL St~wartsville DeKalb 155 Hinton Hmton Boone 456 Wallace Bunceton Cooper

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,John H. Aldndge Albert J. Harig Howard B. Sprague Sampel E. Baer Manon Shores. . J. J. Bowman W. H. Crisman S. C. Washburn Z. O'Briant.. J. N. HutchisOll W. H. Copelalld J. W. Ledbetter W. B. Glover J. T. Emmerson J. T. Ed wards ~Ianford Tompkin:s E. A. Morris................ Isaac B. Kerr T. P. C<?rder E. C. HilL Wm. R. Brooks John W. Sample A. M. Spradling F.l\~. Compton Loms F. Grewe Wm. Allison Cosby M. Burton D. B. Willock J. R. Troutman Wm. L' Poynter Elmer D. Squibb W. C. Pettus J. K. Garten R. J. Mitchell A. J. Brazeal · Isaiah Kirby A. "\Y. Barnes W. W. Cramer

SECEETAEY.

W. B. Ihll A. 1<'. Weeke : L. F. Lindsey Ed w. W. clark A. L. Tolle ehas. O. Bruce K F. wallin F. C. Pryde Roy W. Martin J. M. Miller J. S. Dalton J. T. Loyd O. P. Hollingsworth Jas. A. Irick N. V.l\foulder 'Charles Hawker Ed w. H. Simmons J. D. Rebo S. M. Reynold!: ~. B. Pryor, Jr Otto Brooks Sam'l A. Martiil.. A. F. William!: A. F. Stitt : R. H. Caffall N. B. Pigg Frederick J K1ll'lz Geo. S. McLanahan A. Goodman J. G. B. l\larquis Wm. M. Jnlian Chas. A. Defabaugh C. G. Conn W. S Loveland J. B. 'Hicks Fred J. Gray C. W. Newman Edw. Cramer

T'ME OF MEE'nNG.

~aturday on or before full moon. 1st and ad Monday:s. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 3d Thursday .. I~d and 4th FrIdays. ·1st and 3d Saturdays. '12d and 4th Fridays. 2d and 4th Wednesday~. Sat. on or dfter f. m. & 2 ",ks. after. frida y on or before full moon. _d and 4th l\10ndays.. Thursday on or before full moon .. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after fun moon. Saturday on or after full mOOIl. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or after full moon. Saturday on or before full mooll. Saturday on ot before full moon-. 1st. and 3d Wednesdays. :Fnday before full moon. , Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. ,1st and 3d Fridays. ;ISaturday Oil or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursday~. 1st and 3d Tuesday~. Saturday on or bd'ore full moon. ,1st and 3d TuesdAYS. , \' Saturday on or after full moon. I 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays.

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Jonesburg Montgomery Dadeville ID .. ade Seymour Webster St. Louis Caruthersville Pemiscot Santa Fe : Monroe Thayer Oregon Aullville Lafayette ParnelL Nodaway Southwest City McDonald Pleasant Hope ,Polk Red Oak Lawrence Plato 'ITexas ~Iaryville Nodaway ~Zl ~~inerll:l O:ono&'o Jasper PlCkenng Nodaway 4/2 PlCkerlllg 473 Nit:teveh Olt~ey Lincoln 474 GUIlford GUIlford .: INodaway 475 Golden Golden City Barton 476 Mt. Hope Odessa Lafayette 477 Hen,dersQn Rogersville Webster 478 Racllle Seneca Newton 479 Rich HilL Rich HilL.; Bates 480 Jewel.. Pleasant HIll Cass 481IM~rcelin~ Marceline : Linn 482 CIJ.?-tonVllle Eldorado Spnngs Cedar 483 F~lffax Fairfax Atchison 484 Kirkwood Kirkwood St. Louis 485 Cold Water Drexel ICass 486 l Cairo : Cairo Randolph 487 'Chilhowee Chilhowee IJOhnson 488 Lock~pring Lock Spring Daviess 489 Lakeville Bell City Stoddard 490 Montev?Lllo Montevallo Vernon : 1 491,Vandaha lvandalia Audrain 492IDaggett /McKittrick Montgomery 493 Ver~on Bronaugh Vernon 494 Le'Ylstown Lewistown Lewis :~~ Rnbt y :............... Richards Vernon 97 , 0 er~ Burns Gainesville Ozark ~98lEqUahty Newburg ~ .. Phell?s 499 Pee Dee: : Mussel Fork 'Chanton Paynesville Paynesville IPike 500 Jam~son Jameson Daviess 501Buc m~r Buckner Jackson 502tPhiraaelphia JPhiladelphia Marion M

M. C. Snarr R. D. C.o.wan C. W. Banks Albert R. Thomson N. C. Hawkins Sidney McIlhally ..: S. M. Meeks : Roy Phillips John Blackbnrn F. M. Lauderd,L1e B. A. Reed James M. Inks . S. P. Hicks Ruy J. Curfman W. Oliver Coats JamesE. Alexander R. H. Porter David A. Bledsoe W. W. Lowrence ; Paul B. Clayton G. C. Dennis Chas. Higginbotham Leo Hirsch T. II. Cleud Leonidas A. Moorman M. W. Pruett Thos. J. Puckett L E Heinzelml..nn ChaB. Shorb J. D. Reynolds R. F. Salmon r. L. Wade A. L. Biffle A. D. Oraig : : John W. Renner Albert Riley: J. P. Davis P. N. Day J. D. White J. R. Small R. E. Breuer........... A. F. Chapman E, M. Garner John F. Brown Rex V. Hedrick L. G. Gupton

Geo. L. Wilson C. F. Lanc~er8 F. A. WillIams Fred G. Fuessel Elbert Crow Jno. McN. Cowherd C. W. Oldham R. A. Roberts Uhas. F. Sisson W. F. Stevenson W. C. Fergerson D. E. Curry C. W. Minick Roy Collins C. ~I. Olmsted J. F. Hanna..: W. L. Northcutt Wm. H. Bl~dsoe J. W. Mardlck Wm. D. Barclay W. T. Breedlove W. E. Street.. W. W. Jamison 'v' Claude Headen Lesser E. Pancost J. W. Dawson Albert F. Neal ; Hugo S. Jacobi Geo. W. Rhea H. S. McKinney R. Eo Sweeney Geo. C. BlackwelL J. F. Newcomer Jno. W. Stuermer John H. 'rhole Herman Bezold Geo. D. Alkire J. M. Bagby Robert Dickerson R. Q. Gllliland A. B. Cottle John Welch ; T. B. Jamison John C. McDonald John S. Pryor James E. Rhoades

4th Saturday. '. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. &:l wks. after. Friday on or belore full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or befor~ full moon. Thursday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Saturday before fun moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 'l'hll~sday on or before full moon. 4th Saturday. Saturday on or after fun moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Frida)'s. Thursday on or before full moon. Sat. on orbef. f.m.and 3d. ~Ion. aft. 2d an? 4th Mondays. .. 2d Fnday. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Sat. on or ber. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Mondavs. 1st and 3d Tllesda)·s. 4th Saturday. 1st and 3d Fridays. • 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before fuJI mooll. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Sat. onor bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Fri. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks.after. Sat.. bef. f. m. & 2 wks. fifter. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon.

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Fr.ed L. S ..ehilb lw. D. ,KirschmIU.l \ A. D. Palk L. Carmllck B. P. Green , , Wm. M. Poynter ;\1. M. Anderson ' \Alex. Loeb J. E. Bellm ' A. l'rl. Scott S. C. llysart.. W. D. Pyne Tolman W. Cotton IR. L. Coleman H. KEpperson, , IW. P. NickelL Geo. L. Manchester IE. D. French \'\(. n. Richardson L. O. Walker .\'\'. R. St,lllfill ' Ed. Hastings S. L. Kenney Elmer B. Brown Jame~ Jcnnings James W. Ellis S. P. Leath.-rmlln L. Bowers N. p. Anderson E. F. Woodruff' G. A. Richart.. C. J. Blackburn Otis F. Donglas Geo. J. Gwinn Robt. J. Keith Wm. H. Haley Finis Spain., H.G.Caldwell 1'h08. H. Suell Wm. Stark Lee J Yings.'.~ " R..H. Hill ,'I'. P. Keith· " C. II. Baker L. S. Massey C. :\1. Hopper J. r.. Wayl81ld En IV. L. Clevenger J. W. Bottoms Edwin Rees.. H. P. LlIallin I'Ed\Vin RusselL J. M. Burchtield J. C. Grizzel M. L. Weygandt ·W. B. Cl1llaway :. :'vI. C. Harrison ..: IGeo. Lindner .T. F. Bllwkenshlp S. P. Jeffers R. D. Tarvin BE. Lamberson Jamrs Root.h : GO'don A. ScotL Albert H. welch 1Howa.rd E. Brown Bellj. F. Thomas IGeo. H. MCClain w.m·. Shouse A. W. St('inbach John Edmonsoll. ..· J. ~r. :\faness Scott }liller D. J. Ballantyne 1R. J. l\lcCollum S. Thrasher

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Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Monda)'s. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st ani!::id Saturdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. ' 2d and 4th 'l'hursdays. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1~ta1l9 3d Fridays. Sat. bef. full moon & 2 wks. after. 1st.Friday and 3d Saturday. l'hur. before fm.& 2 wks. att. Tuesday on or before full moon. Sat. ol1orbef. f. m. &2wks.nfler. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Thllr.on or before f.m.&2 wks.aft. 1st and 3d Saturdays. S.at. o.n or Rf.ter, f. m. & 2 wks. after. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 2n and 4th Saturdays. 2d Ilnn4th Wednesdays. ::::aturday before full moon. Fridny before full moon. Saturday on or before'full moon. Saturday before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdavs. Saturday before ftIll moon. :.. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridavs. Fri. 011 or bef. £:111. & 3d 8at. a;te1'. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon.

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573 Benue 571 LaMonte 575 Easter 576 Olive BrIUlch 577路.Ewing 578 ForestPark 579 Grandin 580 1 Houston 581 l1lmo 582IKOshkonong 583 Novinger 584 Red Bird 585 Shamrock 586 Criterion

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Willis S. Riley 2 &4 Sat. Apr. to Sep.,2路& Hues. Oct. to Mch. Thos. D. Condie... . 1st and 3d Saturdays. N. Nichols Wednesday on or before full moon. J. B. Graham 4th Tuesday. S. Eo Grant 1st & 3d Saturdays. ~J. D. )[cAdam Saturday on or before full moon. H. O. Waters 1st and3d Thursdays. IOhas. H. Williams 2d and 4th Fridays. J. C. Burgess 2d and 4th Wednesdays. Ohas. C. Jackson 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Geo. L. Olmsted 2d and 4th Fridays. A. A. Gray 1~t and .3d Thursd~ys. M. T. Nelson 1st and .3d Monda)s. Wm. A. Chamberlin Fri. before f. m. and 2 weeks after. O. E. Randall ~ Saturday on or before full moon. Geo. A. Richardson 2d and 4th Thursdays. J. W. Gallihugh Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. Fred Warrenbrock Satnrday on or before full moon. A. A. Morton 1st and.3d Thursdays.' O. A. Jones 2d and 4th FrIdays. S. F. 'rhomson Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. a.ftrr. M. B. Witherspoon 1st and 3d Fridays. Harry E. 001. vin 2.d and 4th Sl1.turdays. . O. M. McAlister 2d and 4th 8l1.turdays. W. Winston Griffin 2d and 4th SatnrdayiJ. Wm. O. Robyn 1st and 3<1 FridllYs. J. H. Minick Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. L. T. Sherrill 1st and 3d ThnrsdRys. is. D. Strain ,Saturday on or aftc>r full moon. G. W. Thurman 12d & 4th Saturdays. Virgo P. AdamL l!>t & 3d Thunnays. D. J. Buford Sat. on or bef. f; m. & 2 wks. after. Banister E. Austin 4th !<'riday. J. A. Fleming Friday on or before full moon. H. P. Jennings Saturday on or before full moon. Jltmes L. Carlisle, Acting 2d and 4th Saturdllys. Wm. H. ~elson Thurs. on or ber. f. m. & 2 wks. Mt. James P. Fowden 2d and 4th :\fondays. .T. M. McGhee 2d Saturday. S. C.Groves 3d Friday. Chas. A. Lampley 1st and 3d WednesdaYfl. iJ. Ed. Old Wednesday on or ber. full moon. J. P. Scott.. 2d and 4th Fridays. Green S. Matlock.: Saturday before 4th Sunday. !JOSePh S. LaB Thursday on or before full moon. D. A. Oarlyle 1st and 3d Mondays. 1 N.

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p.T3.'':('o~=:;'s.. . Branson ..: : St. FranCIsville Duncan Advance Barnett: Sto).ltsville Umon Blodgett Cotton Wood Point Pllxico Bosworth .. Lelldwood Elvins Cosby Clayton Columbia ~Iorehollse

Strasburg Walker Craig Eminence Strafford ,Pomona Cla.rk Centertown : Mokane Wellston Mt. Washington .. Chaffee Mercer. Kansas City Grandview Fairview

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SOOCR"'''Y.. '~m. A. Bra~son Grand H. Wll~ey W. A. Pyatt C.L. l::ltorrs Henry L. Windler H. R. Dooley /. E. Shelton Wm. D. McBride J. M. Brasher L. B. Jones Thos. A. Orr J. F. Poston J. L. Morris Chas. B. Newbnrn HomerN. Lloyd Chas. H. Geerv F. A. Satterwhite J. W. Seaton R. K. Palmer Sylve~ter E. Judy D. L. Millmall Arthur B. Finch W. P. Epps R. D. Hawkins .. ~ Hermon Miller , O. H. }{lein Chas. Tacke... .. E. G. Reid H. C. Campbt'll. O. A. !\[oore IS. B. 1[os~s Homer Pittenger Durius Conrad...........

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Appendix.

RECAPITUIJATION OF

GRAND SECRETARY'S TA-BULAR STATEMENT. Chartered Lodges on the Rolls, September, 1910 Ceased to' exist during 19tO-1911

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Chartered September, 1911 ........•.................................... Total number of Lodges, 1911.

618 _._---_.---_._-

MEMBERSHIP RETURNS.

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LIST OF

ELECT~D

OFFICERS. OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. OF FROM ITS ORGANIZATION, APRIL 23D,

DATE EI.ECTION.

GRAND MASTER.

D. GRAND MASTER.

I( GRAND S.

WARDEN.

GRAND J. WARDEN.

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GRAND TREASURER.

April 1821.. ThOS. F. RiddiCk James Kennerly * William Bates * Archibald Gamble Oct. 1821. Nath'l B. Tucker '" Thompson Douglass.. * Edward Bates '" WillilLm Bates * Archibald Gamble Oct.; 1822 Nath'l B. Tucker *'Thompson Douglass *!Edward Bates '" William G. Pettus '" Archibald Gamble Oct. 1823 Nath'l B. 'rucker * Geo. H. C. Melody * Edward BlLtes * \Villiam G. Pettus * Archibald Gamble Nath'l B. Tucker * Geo. H"C. Melody :lwPI!am G. Pettus * :rhornton Gr~msley..: Arch~bald Gamble Oct.: 1824 Oct. 1825 Edward Bates * Geo. H. C. Melody '" WIlham G. Pettus * l'hornton Gnmsley..··· ArchIbald Gamble Oct.' 1826 Edward Bates '" Hardage Lane * Martin Ruggles '" John F. Ryland * Rich. T. l\fCKinne'y Oct.; 1827 Edward Bates * Hardage Lane * Martin Ruggles * H. R. Gamble *IThornton Grimsley Oct.,1828 Hardage Lane "'IGeo. H. C. M.elodY *I:H. R. Gamble * Adam L.. M!lL~ ·*iThornton Grimsley Oct.,1829 Hardage Lane * Fred. L. Billon * H. R. Gamble * Adam L. ~hlfs *Bernard Pratte : Hardage Lane '" Geo. H. C. Melody "'Sinclair Kirtley * Adam L. MillS ..· ·"'IThomas Andrews Oct., 1830 Dec., 1831... Edward Bates * Geo. H. C. :\Ielody * Oliver Parker * Augustus Jones * Thomas Andrews Oct., 1832 H. R. Gamble * Geo. H. C. Melody * lVI. J. Noyes '" Augustus Jones * Thomas Andrews Dec., 1833'''1 Sln,lal, Ki'"'y......• A. B. cham""' ·IJOhn Wn"'n ' G. A. Tnttl' ".Geo. H. C. Melody Nov., lR34... A. B. Chambers * Sinclair Kirtley '" Oliver Parker '" S. W. B. Carnegy * Geo. H. C. Melody Oct.,1835tt A. B. Chambers : Sincla.irKirtley :I.~liverparker.. ·:· ..·..:IS.. W.~. carnegy ..·<IGeo. H. C. Melody Oct.,1836 S. W. B. Carnegy John D. Daggett ,Edward Searce~ GranVIlle Snel1. Geo. H. C. Melody Oct.,1837 S. W. n. Carnegy * John D. Daggett.. *IA. B. Chambers * Thomas Andrews * Geo. H. C. ~IeIOdy Oct.,1838 S. W. B. Carnegy * John D. Da gett.. * A. B. Chambers * Alex. T. Douglass '" Geo. H. C. Melody Oct.,1839 P. H. :M:cBride * A. .n. Cham~ers *Alex. T. Douglass * William C. Vance * Geo. H. C. Melody '" Joseph Foster *,Alex. T. DoUgIRSS *IJOhn orrick *,Geo. H. C. Melody Oct..1840 P. H. McBride Oct., 1841. P. H. lVlcBride * Joab Bernard *.Jo~eph Foster '· C. H.Bowers Geo. H. C. Melody Oct.,1842 P. H. McBride '" Joab Bernard * Joseph Foster * C. H. Bowers John Simonds Oct.,1843 P. H. McBride * Jose h Foster * J. W. S. Mitchell * E. S. Ruggles *Fred. L. Billon Oot., 1844 J. W. S. MIt,h,lI......• L. Billon ...........• S. Ruggl' " J. L. J""oby ·jJohn S. Wa"on Oct.,1845 J. W. S. lVlitchell... "'.John D. Taylor "'IE. S. RUggles "'IJ. L. F. JacOby· ·*IJOhn S. Watson Oct.,1846 John Ralls *IJohn D. Taylor * E. S. Ruggles *.T. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson Oct., 1847 Joseph Foster *E. S. Ruggles *J. L. F. Jacoby '" Cyrus Osborn * John S. Watson May, 1848 Joseph Foster * E. S. Ruggles * Cyrus Osborn * Joseph Megguue * John S. Watson May, 1849 John F. Ryland * E. S. Ruggles * Joseph Megguire * P. Draper '" John M. Reed May, 1850 John F. Ryland * B. W. Grover '" P. Draper * S. F. Currie "',J. T. Johnson May, 1851... B. W. Grover * E. S. Rug~les * S. F. Currie * J. H. Turner * J. T. Johnson May, 1852 · B. W. Grover * S. F. Curne '" J. H. Turner * S. H. Saunders *j.J. T. Johnson June,I853 Wilson Brown * L. S. Cornwell * J. W. Chenoweth * R. C. Hill * Joseph Foster rr.lay, 1854 L. S. Cornwell. * D. P. Wallingford * James H. Britton ** Joseph Foster May, 1855 L. S. Cornwell '" ** J. W. Chenoweth * H. E. Van Orsdell. ..* John D. Daggett May, 1856 Benjamin Sharp * W. A. Cunningham S. H. Saunders * Marcus Boyd * John D. Daggett May, 1857 S. H. saunders *jP. Draper * Marcus Boyd *I'J. F. Houston *,'JOhn D. Daggett May, 1858 S. H. Saunders * Marcus Boyd * John F. Houston * John Decker * John D. Daggett May, 1&'>9 Marcus Boyn * M. H. McFarland '" W. R. Penick * John Decker * John D. Daggett May, 1860 M. H. McFarland * W. R. Penick ~ .. * John Decker * Samuell\I. Hayes *I·JOhn D. Daggett May, 1861... William R. Penick * John Decker *IGeo. Whitcomb * A. L. McGregor * John D. Daggett May, 1862 George Whitcomb *;John H. Tumer * Wm. N. Loker * Samuel Russell * John D. Daggett May, 1863 John H. Turner *rWm. N. Loker * John D. Vincil *IA. L. McGregor *IJOhn D. Daggett May, 1864 John F. Houston * John D Vincil.. * A. L. McGregor * Martin Collins * Wm. N. LOker May, lR65 John F. Houston *IJohn D. Vincil. *.Martin Collins * R. E. Anderson * Wm. N·. Loker

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~ISSOURI,

1821.

I GRAND SECRETARY.

*:William Rensha\l.* * William Renshaw.* * William Rensha\\.* * T. Douglass.* "'T. Douglass.* *IJohn D. Daggett.* */JOhn D. Daggett.* '" John D. Daggett.* *J0hn D. Daggett.'" *John D. Daggett.* ··*IFred. L. Billon.* Fred. L. Billon.* * Fred. L. Billon.* * John Garnett.* * Thomas W. Conyer",. '" :IT~lOmasW.Conyers.: RIchard B. Dallllm.· *jRiChard B. Dallum.* * Richard B. Dalllllll.* * Richard B. DalllLlll.* * Richard B. Dallam.* *Richard B. Dallam.* * Richard B. DallaITl.* * Richard B. Dallam.* • Ri,h",d B. Dallam.' * Fred. L. Billon.* . * Fred. L. Billon * '" J. W. S. Mitchell.* * J. W. S. Mitchell.* * C. D. W. Johnson.* * C. D. W. Johnson.* * C. D. W. Johnson.* * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.'" * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O·Sullivan.* * A. O'Snl~ivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.* '" A. O'Sullivan.* '" A. O'Sullivan.'" * A. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.* *I A. O'Sullivan.* *IA. O'Sullivan.* * A. O'Sullivan.*

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May, 11l66"'IJohn D. Yincil >r W. E. Dunscomb W. E. DUl~sc'?mb * C. A .. Rowley . Oct., 1867 Oct., 1868 John D. Vmcl1 * R. E. Anderson William D. Muir * T. E. Garrett Oct., 1869 Oct., 1870 Thomas E. Garrett * R. E. Anderson Oct., 1871. Thomas E. Garr~tt * R. E. Anderson Samuel H. Owens * J. E. Ryland Oct., 1872 R. E. Anderson * John W. Luke Oct., 1873 John W. Luke * Xenophon Ryland Oct., 1874 * Xeilophon Ryland Oct., 18.75 James E. Cadle Xen. Ryland Thos. C. Ready Oct., 1876 Oct., 1877 T. C. Ready * Noah M. Givan Oct., 1878 Noah M. Givan * Jos. S. Browlle * W. R. Stubblefield Oct., 1879 Jos. S. Browne W. R. Stnbblefield * Alex. M. Dockery Oct., 1880 Rev. Chas. C. Woods Oct., 1881. Alex. M. Dockery Chas. C. Woods Lee A. Hall Oct., 1882 Lee A. HaIL * R. F. Stevenson Oct., 1883 Oct., 1884 Robert F. Stevenson.. James W. Boyd Oct., 1885 James W. Boyd George R. Hunt.. Oct., 1886 Geo. R. Hunt.. * W. M Williams Oct., 1887 Wm. M. Williams James P. Wood Oct., 1888 James P. Wood * Theodore Brace Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker Oct., 1889 B. H. Ingram Oct., 1890 Geo. E. Walker Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingram * Jno. R. Parson Oct., 1892 Jno. R. Parson Harry Keene Oct., 1893 Harry Keene * J. B. Thomas J. B. Thomas * A. M. Hough Oct., 1894 Oct., 1895 A. M. Hough ID. A. Jamison Oct., 1896 :D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard Oct., 1897 F. J. Tygard * E. F. Allen E. F. Allell : C. H. Briggs Oct., 1898 Campbell Wells Oct., 1899 ,C. H. Briggs Joseph C. Finll.gin Oct., 1900 "camPbell Wells Oct., 1901. Joseph C. Finagin John C. Yocum Oct., 1902 .JOhn C. Yocum * Wm. F. Kuhn Oct., 1903 Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Valliant.. Sept., 1904 .. Leroy B. Valliant A. S. Houston Sept., 1905 .. j A. S. Houston D. M. Wilson Sept., 1906 .. D. 1\-1. Wilson John T. Short Sept., 1907 .. ·John T. short... R. K.reeger Sept., 1908 "jR. R. Kreeger Willia,m ~. Hall... Sept., 1909 .. Wm. A. Hall Clay U. BIgger S~pt.,1910.. Clay C. nigger Arch A. Johnson Sept., 1911.. I Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert..

IR.

*IR. E. Anderson A. L. McGregor * Wm. N. LOker "'I'A. O'Sullivan.~ t *T. E. Garr.et~ * Wm. D. Muir * Wm. N. Loker * G. Frank Gouley.*! "'Wm. D. MUlr.. * A. M. Dockery Wm. N. Loker '" G. Frank Gouley.* * Alex. II'L Dockery Samuel H. Owens * Wm. N. Loker '" G. Frank Gouley.* * Samuel H. Owcns * John E. Ryland '" Wm. N. Loker "'IG. Frank Gouley.* '" Samuel H. Owens * Jo1m E. Ryland '" Wm. N. Loker :"IG. Frank Gouley.* * John W. Luke * Jas. E. Cadle *!Wm. N. Loker "'G. Frank Gouley.* * Jas. E. Cadle * Xenophon I{ylll.nd lwm. N. LOker "'IG. Frank Gouley.* Jas. E. Cadle * Thos. C. Ready * Wm. N. Loker '" G. Frank Gouley.* ,Thos. C. Ready * Noah M. Givan * Wm. N. Loker '" G. Frank Gouley.* *INoah 1\1. Givan * M. G. Hubble; Wm. N. Loker *G. Frank Gouley.* ~ * Jos. S. Browne * W. R. Stubblefield * Wm. N. Loker "'John D. Vincil.* *I'wm. R. Stubblefield* Jas. E. Carter * Jonn W. Luke *IJOhn D. Vinci!.* * Jas. E. Carter l1 * Alex. M. Dockery John W. Luke * John D. Vinci!.* Chas. C. Woods Lee A~ Hall '" John W. Luke *,John D. Vinci!.* Lee A. Hall. * Robt. F. Stevenson John W. Luke * John D. Vinci!.* *,Robt. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd ,Samuel 1\1. Kennard Jolin D. Vinci!.* \James w. Boyd Geo. R. Hunt.. :w'Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vincil." George R. Hunt * Wm. M. Williams Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vincil.* * Wm. 1'L Williams Jallles P. Wood * Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* p.'. Wood * Geo. E. Walker ** Samuel Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* *IJames Theodore Brace M. Kennard John D. Vincil.* Geo. Eo Walker B. H. Ingram * Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* B. H. Ingram * JIIO. R. Parson Samuel1\I. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* *:.Tno. R. Parson I.Iarr y Keene * Samuel M. Kennard IJOhn D. Vindl.* Harry Keene * J. B. Thomas * Samuell\I. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* * J. B. Thomas * A. M. Hough Samuel1\{. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* * A. M. Hough D. A. Jamison Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard *ISamuel M. Kennard John D. Vincil.* F. J."l'ygard * E. F. Allen ,Samuel M. Kennard ,JOhn D. Vinci!.* * E. F. Allen C. H. Briggs Samuel M. Kennll.rd JOhn D. Vinci\.* C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells Samnel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* Campbell Wells Joseph C. Finagin Sllmuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci1.* Joseph C. Finagin JOhn C. Yocum *:Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vinci!.* John C. Yoc:um * Wm. F. Kuhn Sllmuel )of, Kennard John D. Vinci!.* . * Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Vlilliant Samuel M. Kennard John D. Vincil" Leroy B. Valliant A. S Houston Samuel :\1. Kennard John D. Vincil.* A. S. Honston D. M. Wilson John R. Parson John D.Vincil.* D. M. Wilson Howard Watson * John R. Parson John D. Vincil". John T. Short... R. R. Kre~ger AlphonsoC. Stewart*** John R. Parsonttt Robert R. Kreeger William A. Hall ,Alphonso C. Stewart.. John R. Parson. William A. HaIL C. U. Bigg-er IAIPhonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. lclay C. Bigger Arch A. Johnson Alphonso C. Stewart... John R. Parson. Arch A.Johnson hcob Lampert ,Alphonso C. Stewart... John R. Parson. Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor IAIPhomo C. Stewart John R. Pars(Jll. Van Fremont Boor Chesley A. Mosman. Alphonso C. Stewart Johll R. P'lrson.

'" Deceased. t Died August 11th, 1R66, while in office. t Appointed August 13th, 1866, by John D. Vincil, G. M. DIed April 11th, 1877, while in office. • Died October 12, 1904, while in office. *** Appointed October 22, 1904. by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master.

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John W. Luke served by appointment, as Grand Secretary. from April 11th, 1877, to 6ctober 11th, 1877, and died October, 1888.

11' Died within one week after his installation.

tt There was no Communication in 1835, owing to the anti-masonic ** Withdrawn from Masonry." Jexcitement• ttt Appointed October 22,1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Gran. Master.

OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, FEBRUARY 22d, 1821. EDWARD BATES, Worshipful ,lfaster. JAMES KENNERLY, Senior Warden. WILLIAM BATES. Junior Warden· JOSEPH V. GARNIER. 1rea8Urer. ABRAM BECK. Secretary.

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. 1

O:eQAJ::rJ:ZED

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COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCmIENTS BY GEO. FRANK GOULEY, GRAND SECRETARY, 1876. REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO SEPTEilIBER,

., :i

I N,DfE OF LODGE.

2 Joachim 3 Hiram 4. Harmony 5,Taylor · 5'Oliye Branch 6 UnIty 7 Franklin Union 7 Grover 8 Vandalia 9 Sangamon 10 Union 10 Shawnee 10 Chapel 11 Eden 131Tucker 14 Boonville 14 Auburn 15 Central 15 Perseverance 16 Columbia 21 New London 21 Greencustle 22 Franklin 23 Hiram :241 Harmolly 2,1 Wyuconda 26 Springfield 26 Ava : 26 Mexico

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1911,

BY JOHN

PARSON, GRAND SECRETARY•

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, STATE. :.

Herculaneum jJefferson Mo St. Charles St. Charles Mo Louisiana Pike ~fo Springfield Greene l\'fo Alton Madigo~l Ill Jllc.kson ·Icape GIrardeau .. 1\10 Franklin - Howard 1\10 jCalhOUn .' Henry Mo Vandalia iFayette Ill Springfield Sangamon IlL Jonesboro Union 111.. ~ew Santa Fe Jackson IMO Chapel Hill. Lafayette Mo Covington: Washingt0!1 IlL Ste. GenevIeve Ste. GenevIeve ·:\10 Boonville Cooper Mo Auburn iLincoln 1\10 Smi~h.vi\le , C~ay )10 LoUIsIana PIke Mo Columbia Boone Mo New London Ralls ,Mo Greencastle Sullivan Mo Alton Madison IlL St. Charles St. Charles Mo JaCkSonville ,I1-,10rl$'an IlL La Grange LeWIS Mo Springfield Sangamon Ill Ava Douglas : Mo Mexico Audrain /Mo

D,\TE OF CHARTER.

RE;lfARKS.

IOct., 1820, by G. 1" of'renn Arrested April 7,1825. 1820, by G. L. of '1'enn Surrendered April 4, 1826. Oct. 11, 1821. sur,rendered April, 18~5. May 6,1852 Umted with "United, No.5." ll~pril3, 1822 ; lunited with 1stG. L. of IllJllOiS, 1824. ~ov. 25, 1821, (lIsp. G. L. Ind. Surrendered January 7,18_3. _ April 3,}822 ' A~restcd December 20,1831. May, 1852 DIed 1860. October 8,1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, lS~4.. October 25, 1822 Arrested April 11, 1826. October 25, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. "May , 1858 Surrendered 1863. May 6, 1852 Surrendered 1855. October 9, 1822 United with 1st ~. L. of Illinois, 1824. October 10, 1826 Surrendered Apnl 6, 1831. April 3, 1827 Arrested October 3,1838. May 8, 1852 Arrested Oct., 1884, by Lee A. Hall, G. ]\-I. ~lay. 6,1852 Went down op account of war, 1861 Apnl 8, 1828 Arrested Apnl 3, 1838. October 5, 1830 ~. Arrested October 3, 1838. October 5,1837 Surrendered 1862, on account of war. "June 2, 1866 " Arrested April, 1879. October 5,1837 United with G. L. of minois, Oct., 1843. October 5, 1837 , :. Arrested October 16, 1846. ' October 2,1838 United 'with G.~L. of Illinois, 1840. June 10, 1853 Surrendered 18/6. October 8, 1839 _ United with G. L. of Illinois. 1840. ;October 13. 1887 :Arrested June. 1892, by B. H. Ingram G. ~f. jMay 6, 1852 jConsolidated 1887, with Hebron, No. 354.

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27 Ringgold Icamden Point 27 Temperance Vandl)olia 27 Temple ,Mellvllle 29 Far West G!1lena 29 Osage Lrttle Osage 32 Lafayette ; Lexington 32 Lafayette Lexington 32 Triangle Perryville 33 Hillsboro alias Mt. Moriah.. Hillsboro 35 Independence Independence 37,Dawson Welling~on : 37'Cedllr Owensville: 38 Graham Pleasant HIlL 39 Tully Tnlly 39 Clinton Carlyle 39 Modena Modena 40 Coleman St. Louis 41 Des Moines Burlington 41 Bolivar Bolivar 41 lEtna, lEtna 42 Houston Breckenridge 42'[0:va Bl.o0mington 42'MIddle Grove J\hddle Grove 44 Jacksonville Jacksonville 44 Rochester Rochester 46 Sp!Lrta,former~y"Kabzeett" Spart~ 46 Martha Washmgtoll Washmgton 49 Mineral Point Mineral Point... 50 Middletown MiddletowIl 50 Ozark ,Springfiel.d 50 A!I~erson ChapelI-Illl 51 LIvmgston G1a~gow 54 Douglas 'Marthasville 56 Pllttte Platte City 58 Monticello Monticello 59 Lancaster Lancaster 59 Marion Salem 60 St. Clair Belleville 61 Osceola Osceola 62 Maysville 1-laysville 62 Dubuque Dubuque 63 St. Marys Perryville 63 Iowa City Iowa City 64 Landmark Warsaw 65 Melody Platteville 66 Marshall. Marshall

Platte Plntte ,' Dade .. : Jo DaVless Vemon Lafayette Lafayette Perry Montgomery Jackson Lafayette Gasconade Cass Lewis Clinton Mercer Polk Scotland Caldwell. Monroe Rll.ndolph Andrew Bucha~an

Frankhn

l\Iontgomery ,Greene ,Lafayette Howard Warrell Platte 'Lewis Schuyler Marion St. Clair St. Clair DeKalb Perry Benton Saline

'Mo ,Ill...

May 6, 18ii2 1Arrested May, 1850. October.9, 1839 United with G. L. of Illinois, 1842. I路MO May, 185il Surrendered 1863. Ul... October 1!, 1839 jSurrendered 1846. Mo :May 6, 1852 Destroyed 1861, by war. . IMo October 8, 1840"""""""""""'1 Arrested December 1,1866. Mo October 19,1867 Consol. 1882 with Lexington, No. 149. Mo October 12, 1882 Consol. 1887 with Triple Tie, No. 453. Ill October 8, 1840 Arrested October 16, 1846. :Mo October 8, J841 Surrendered October, 1846. IMo ~[ay 28,1858 .. : ISurrendered 1864. :Mo 10ctobcr 15,.18li8 Arrested January, 1900. Mo June 12, 1853 ,Destroyed 1862, by war. Mo June 9, 1853 Surrendered May, 1863. IlI... IOctOber 8,1841..., Arrested October 19, 1846. Mo June 2, 18(1) Arrested October, 18i6. Mo October 8, 1841.. Changed to "l\It. Moriah, No. 40," 1844. IowaTy October 20, 18H United with G. L. of Iowa, 1&14. Mo June 9, 1853 Surrendered 1863. iHo 'June 2,1866 Consol. with Memphis, No. 16, 1890. :Mo ,June 2, 1866 Arrested April 22, 1869. 'Iowa'l'yiOctober20, 1841.. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Mo June 9,18.')3 ArrestedFebruary 29,1864. Mo ;June 2,1866 Surrendered OCtober, 1899. Mo 'June 10, 1853 Surrendered 1865. Mo October 8,1841.. A.rrested October 19,1846. Mo June 10,1853 Arrested May, 1863. Wis. Ty October 11,1842 United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1844. Mo )fay 25, 1854 ! Arrested May 18, 1858. :Mo October.l7, 1842 Arrested October 18,1847. '1'10 May, 1858 Destroyed 1861, by war. Mo October 11, 184'2 ,Surrendered September, 11376. 1Io October 11, 1842 :Surrendered Kov. 15, 1883. Mo.: October 14, 1842 Surrendered 1864. Mo October 12,1842 Arrested by Jas. W. Boyd, G. M., Oct., 18136. 1\1:0 May 25, 1854 ..; Arrested 1866. Ill... October 11, 1842 United with G. L. of Illinois, 1844. Ill... October 11, 1842 United with G. L. of Illinois, 1843. Mo October 15, 1842 Destroyed 1861, by war. Mo May 25, 185,1 Destroyed 1862, by war. IowaTy October 10, 1843 United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. :\10 May 25, 1854 Surrendered January, 1864. IowaTy October 10, 1843 United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Mo October 12, 1&13 Destroyed 1861, by war. Wis. Ty October 12, 1843 United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1844. Mo October 12, 18-13 Arrested 1851.

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661'Linn Linn 68 Tebo : Clinton : 1\9 AlexandrIa Alexandna 70.College Marion College 701 Dicki!1son Warr~n 72. DanvIlle DanVIlle 75 Ashley Ashley 75 Bowling Green Bowling Green 75 Neosho Neosho 81 Hickory Grove Hickory Grove 83 Dana CalhoIlIl 84 Multanomah Oregon City 84 Potter Longwood 85 Johnson Warrensburg 86 Mitchell Columbus 86 )10. Mil. 3d Reg't :\10. Vol.. 88 Bll:tes Buger 88 OlIve Branch lunlOn 88 D:e~~en Dres~en : 90 PIlLlne !HarnSOnvIlle 90 King Solomon ~t. Cath.arine 94 Boone ,ColumbIa 94 Evening Star Cuba 95 Acacia : Jackson : 95 Pleasant HIll Pleasant HilL 95 Chapman Las Vegas 99 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon 100 Canton Canton 101 Greene Springfield 101 Easton :Easton 103 Carthage [Carthage 105 Relief Georgetown 106 Mll.con :1\Iacon

Osage Henry Clark Marion l\larion Montgomery Pike Pike Newton Callaway Henry : PettIs Johnson : Johnson

:May 28, 1856 ~lo IOctober 23,1844 ,Mo October 16, 1844 ~Io October 16, 1844 ,lV..{o ,· Mo October 16, 1844 Mo October 19,1846 MO ,'October 14, 1846 /MO October 14, 1846 Mo June 2,1866 ~lo October 17, 1846 oregon.lo.ctober 19, 1846 IMo May 25,11354 Mo ,)1arch 19, 1847 ~1o ':May 9, 1850 I "October 14,1847 Bates .. ; Mo May 28, 1858 FranklIn ,~Io October 14, 1847 Pettis 1110 :October 19, 1867 Cass ·IMO IOctobe~ 12,1847 Linn Mo June 2, 1866 Boone ,~1o )[ay 8,1&18 Crawford :M:o Il\1a y 29, 1855 Cape Girarde.au I'MO Ma y 5,1848 Cass Mo May 8, 1848 Ter. of New Mex .. , June 2, 1866 Lawrence IMO May 11, 1&18 Lewis Mo May 11,1848 Greene :Mo May 12, 1848 Buchanan ;Mo l'1ay 28, 1858 Jasper 11\{O May 12, 1&19 Pettis Mo May 10, 1849 Macoll ,"'Io May 28,1858

!Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. :\1. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood. G. M. :Arrested 1864. . [Changed to "Dickinson," 1847. Formed f~om :'C::ollege, No. 70." ,Consol. WIth Florence Lodge, No. 261, 1892. Surrendered October 18, 18Ui.. ,Changed to "Ashley, No. 75." Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867. jSurrendered March, 1893. ,Arrested October 28, 1852. ,1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. United G. L. Ore. Surrendered December 2,1896. Destroyed 1861, by war. ,DestrOyed 1861, by war. Closed with Mexican war. Destroyed 1861, bLwar. Arrested about 185<>. jArrested July·, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. Destroyed 1861, by war. [Consol. with Brookfield, No. 86. Jan., 1888. Surre!ldered l\1ay 25, 1858. Surrendered June 12,1875. [Went down during the war. Arrested 1853. ·United with G. L. of Kew Mexico, 1877. ,Surrendered December 27,1862. fI898. Consol. with Craft Lodge. No. 287, bec.. United with" United No.5," 1&>7. Arrested October, 1886,byJ.W. Boyd,G. l\1. Burned out 1861. Went down 1860. Surrendered 1873.

107Iqold~n, Sq~lare

Jac~son

Arreste.d Octo~er, 1886, ~y J. W. Boyd, G. M. Destroyed durmg the war. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Icon sol. with Moberly Lodge, No. 3'14,1896. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877.

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Westport...: New ~[adnd j'Las Cruces Moberly........ Santa Fe

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109ILouisiana III St. Louis 112IEzell 114 Waverly 115 Sibley 115 Border 116 Daviess 118 Hiram 119 Foster 122 Dover 124 Cedar 124 D~rdel~ne 128 K.lrksVllle 128 Live Oak 129 Constantine 129 Cbarleston 130 Barry 130 West Prairie 134 Sarcoxie 135IRidgley 135 Warrensburg 137 Warrenton 137!prairieville 138 Round prairie 140 Smithton 1411 Middlebury 141 Orie~ltal 141 Cham of Rocks 143 Flint Hill 144 John Dade 145 Windsor City 145 Rising Star.. 147 Ruffalo 148 yancy 150 Leavenworth 152 Linn Creek 1531 Kansas 154 Concord 156 Giddings 158 Cornwell 158 Johnson 159 Pacific 159 Iv1endota 160 1Edina 161 Robert ~Iorris 1fill !l\lirabile

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ISte. Genevieve "'I.Ste. Genevieve St. Louis St. Louis 'St. Frn.ncisville Clark Waverly Lafayette Sibley Jackson South-West City.. McDonald Gallatin Daviess St. Charles.. ; St. Charles Boston :Scott Dover :. ILafayette Fremont Cedar O'.Fall~n '1St. qharles ~lrkSVIIle A.dalr Pleasant Hill Cass Charleston l\iississippi !Charleston lIIississippi. Cassville Barry Clarkton IDunklin Sarcoxie Jasper Ridgley Platte Warrensburg Johnson Warrenton Warren prairieville Pike IINewark Andrew Smithfield Middlebury :\:[ercer, Trenton IGrundy owen ILlncOln Flint JIill... St. C~arles Cassville Barry Windsor City Carroll. Ebenezer Greene IB~lffal? IDallas Pmevllle " McDonald ILeavenworth 路 Linn Creek Camden Wyandotte c;oncord Cltllaway Nebraska City Otoe IJohnson Rose H~ll Greenville Wayne IPacific :.. Franklin ,Protem Taney Edina................. Knox Sa.van!1ah Andrew 1Mnablle Caldwell

Mo., ".'1807, by G. L. of Pa Mo 1809, by G. L. of Pa Mo May 9, 1850 Mo May 9, 1850 Mo May 10, 1850 .., Mo , October 15, 1874.. Mo May 10, 1850 \MO \Ma y 10, 1850 ~10 May 10, 1850 Mo May 20, 1850 Mo May 10, 1851 IMo IOctober 19, 1867 Mo May 8,1851 ;Mo October 19, 11:l67 Mo May 8, 1851 Mo October 12,1876 Mo May, 1852 )10 May 28, 1858 Mo May, 1851.. IMo May 7,1851 Mo October ).9,. 1867 Mo June; 1851 Mo May 28, 1859 Mo May 31,1855 Mo May, 1855 Kan.Ty May 31,1855 Mo October 17, 1873 :Mo ,. October 14.1880 Mo IMay 31,1855 ; Mo ,June 1, 1855 Mo June 1,1855 MO \MRY, 1858 MO May, 1855 Mo June 1, 1855 :\10 IJune 2, 1855 Kan.TYrMay 26, 1855 :Mo 路May, 1855 Kan. Ty June 1, 1855 ~10 )lay 29. 1856 Neb. Ty May 28,1856 110 October 19, 1867 IMo May 28,1856 Mo 10ctober 11, 1879 Mo May 29, 1856 Mo May 28, 1~6 IMO :May 30, 1857

.'Arrested by G. L. of Pennsylvania, 1824. I-l Arrested. . ~ Surrendered 1860. ::: Surrendered January 28, 1860. . Surrendered 1863. '---' Surrendered;October, 1882. Arresterl1876. Surrendered May, 1862. Surrendered 1866. Consol. with Lafayette, No. 437, Feb., 189:.>. Surrendered 1863. An. Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G. iI~. Arrested 1863. NewCh.arter~864~2No.10i.l. ,Arrested by G. L. of IvhssourI, ISII. Surrendered July 28, 1874. ~ Surrendered December, 1889. Arrested 1852. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G.l\I. Arrested May, 1858. Destroyed 1861, by w a r . ' ~ Consol. with Corinthian Lodge, No. 265, '89. ~ 'Surrendered 1856. ~ Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. ~ Arrested 1865. ;;: United to form G. L. of Kansas. ~ : Arrested 1 8 7 2 . ' ~. ~onsoli~ated with Tr';lnton Lodge, NO.p1. .' Cons. With Moscow MillS, No. 558, Oct. 05. Surrendered 1863. Destroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered 1855. Arrested by E. F. Allen, G. M., 1898. Arrested 1861. Arrested Jan. 19).1884, by L. A. Hall, G.!II. United to form li. L. of Kansas. De~troyed 1861, by war. U.mted to form G. L. of Kansas. Surrendered April, 1901. Made no returns. IDestroyed 1861, by' war. Surrendered AprIl 25, 1885. IArrested Jan. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. 1<1. IArrested June 12,1884, by L. A. Hall, G. !II. Arrested May, 1866. '-< Surrendered 1857. C::l Consolo with Polo Lodge, No. 232, in 1889. '0

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16711£1doradO Luray........... . .. Clark Ho May 18, 1857 167,Orient Frangais St. Louis City Mo October 19,1867 1671 Puxico : Puxico Stoddard :Mo October 11, 1888 168 Fairmount ::.~ Fairmount.. Clark Mo May 18, 1857 1t>g'Tuscumbia :..::; Tuscumbia Miller Mo ~fay 18, Itl57 172 Wolf Island ::.•. : Wolf Island Mississippi.. Mo May 30,1857 173 Union, form'ly "Bollinger" Wolford's Store Bollinger Mo May, 185i.. 173 Union ;.; Union Franklin Mo October ]9.1867.. 173 Powell Powell McDonald Mo Oct. 13, 1892 177 Winchester : Winchester Clark MO "May, 1857 180 Kenner Athens : Clark Mo May, 1&"18 182 Stewartsville ,Stewartsville DeKalb Mo May 29, 1859 1831califOrIlia ICalifornia IMoniieau ,MO \May 28, 1859 184 ~Iodern HumanSVIlle Polk ~lo May, 1859 184 Calhoun I.Calhoup Henry October 1~, 1867.. 184 Hale Hale CIty Carroll IMo October 1;). 1886 184 Fairfield Fairfield Benton !Mo IOctober. 1892 186 Dayton Dayton Cass MO 1\fay , 1859 187 "Henry Clay" Millersburg Callaway Mo May, 1859 187 1Carter Jefferson City Cole Mo October 13,1881. 19! Zerubba~el : Platte City..: Platte 11\10 May 28,1859 19;) Vlfet Au Glalze '\oet Au Glalze ,Camden ;vlo May, 1860 197 Camden Camden Ray Mo May, 1859 200 Washburn Washburn Barry Mo May, 1860 201 Jamesport IJamesport.. Daviess ,MO :.. !May 30,1860 203 \leasant. Ridge Pl~asant Ridge 'Harrison IMo IMay' ls(jO 20S'lc,reel1 RIdge WlI1dsor Hcnry 1\Io October 19,1867 204 Bent Taos N. lVlex. June I, 18GO 1 N. ::\Iex. June 1, 1860 205 Rocky Mount. Camp Floyd 2081Al~0 Vista Alto Vista Daviess Utah May, 1861.. 211 Onon St. Joseph Buchanan 1\10....... May, 1861.. 2121 Austin AustilL Cass 1\10 May, 1861.. 216 West Plains West Plains Howell :vIo May. 1861.. ZI6/Granb y Granby INewton Mo ~ October 17,1867 217 Quincy 'IQuinCy Hickory MO 11May, 1861. 219 Emerson .. Emerson l\farion 1\[0 ~Iay, 1861.. 2191 Everett . .. .. ·.. IEverett eass ,MO October ]5, 1868 219 New Boston New Boston jMacon Mo October 12,1869 222 Farmers Labelle Lewis.. . . 'Mo May 30, 1861 223 Jasp.er Sarcox}e Jasper ..I.l\Io 11\Iay, 1861..

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Surrendered 1861. Surrendered January, 1888. Surrendered June, 1892. Surrendered June 12, 1863. Surrendered 1863. Surrendered August 22,1874. No records. Surrendered May, 1892. ::lurrendered Sert. -, 1903. :Destroyed 186], by war, /Destroyed 1862l by war. ,Arrested 1894, oy Harry Keene, G. 1\1. Surrelldered June, 1898. Destroyed 11;6], by war. . ~ Arrested by J. W. Boyd, Grand Master, 18R6. ~ Arrested September, IBn. ~ Arr. by E. F. Allen, G. M., Jan. 18, ]899. (\). Destroyed 186], by war. ::: AI'. June, 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. 1\1. ~ Consol. with Jetlerson Lodge, No. 4a. 1M!). ~. Arrested June, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. 1\1. •\ Surrendered 1862. Went down 1861, by war. Destroyed 1861, by \var. Arrestcd January, 1892, b!' B. H. Ingram. I~rrested 186R. [G. M. • Surrendered ]8n. ISurrendercd ]865. Smrel1dered 1862. Arrested 1865. Snrrcndered 1863. Destroyed 1861, by war. ,'Surrendered 1861. Surrendered December, 1892. IDestrOyed by war. Destroyed 1861, by war. Icon. with Coldwater Lodge, No. 485, 1894. Surrendered 1871. (1) Surrendercd 1887. '0 IDestroyed 1863, by war. ;t'

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~23I\VOOdlawll 224 Lamar 229 Nevada 229 l\fitChell· 231 Warrenton 2321·De\Vitt 232 Lone Jack 235,Ionic

2~9 S~ence~sburg

2<>0 HIgh HII!. 264 )<'ayetteville 274 New Market 277 Index 278 Avjlla 2ilO LOd g e of Peace 284 Lilly 284 New Bostol1 :l86 Hesperian 289 Acacia 296,Grove 296 c.ameron.: 298 Marble HI)) 304 FaithfuL 312 Mt. Pleasant 314 St. Aubert.. .. ·.. · 31..4 Rome 315 Altona 320 Chapel Hill. 320 Amailonilt 326 New Home 326 Kit Carson 330 Lathrop 332 Clark City 33~ Rylan<t 336,Oak Grove 337 Malta 340 Amity 3iO Jericho 341 Relief 347 Landmark 348 Ash Grove 348 Cimarron 349 Lone Star 353 Ben Franklin 353 Renton 357 Phelps 357. Young's Creek

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,woodlawn Lamar Nc\'ada· lcolumbus Warrenton 'ne\Vitt Lone Jack Rensselaer

IMonroe·:.. ··· Barton IGrundY Juhnson Wll.rren ,CarrOI1.. Jllckson I'Ralls Pike : MOlltgomerj' /ohllson Platte

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IArrested 189~, by Harry !{eene, G. M. • Destroyed 18tH, by war. INo returns. Surrendered October, 1888. Surrendered IS9\). lsurrendered 1865. No retul'lls. Surrendered 1877. Arrested in 1889 by J. P. Wood, G.M. Surrende}:~d September, 1ti81. [Feb. 1899. Consolo WIth Jonesburg Lodge, No. 457, Arrested January, 1900. _ 0 Surrendered October, 18/8. Arrested 1877. Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904. Cons. with Chilhowee, No. 487, Oct.. 1908. Ar. Dec., 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. Surrendered Septembcr, 1888. Con. with Temperallce, ~o. 438, Sept., 1899. \SUrrendered 1874. Consol. w~th ":incil Lodge, No. 62, 1888. COl1!'ol. With 'I rowel. No. 4010, Dcc., 1899. Surrendered June. 1903. Consolidated with Stanberry, No. 109. Surrendered December 14,1882. Consol. with Ava, No. 26, March, 1888. Arr. March, 1896, by A.:-Or. Hough, G. M. Surrendered September 14, 188\). Con, withSavanllllh Lodge No. 71Apr. 1907 Consolidated with Foster Lodge. No. 55,1. Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. 1\1. Arrested May, 187\), by N. -r.-L Givan, G. M. Surrendered 1875. Arrested Sept. 10,1904, by :V.l<'.Kuhn,G.M. Surrendered October 3,18/3. Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G. M. Surrendered January, 1R84. Arrested Oct., 1894, by Harry Keene, G. ;\C. Surrendered ~fI\Y. 1899. Arrested Mar., 1879, by N. :M. Givan. G. 1\<1. ,Arrested 1872. Surrendered 1879. Arrested ,Tan. 25, 188'1, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Consol. with Savannah Lodge, No. 71. Arrested 1905. by L. n. Valliant, G. M. Surrendered 1881. Consol. with Hebron No. 354, July, 1891.

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378 Kil winning 3781 Warsaw 379 I Coatesville 382 Richland 38! Harmony 384 Boone 385 Reynolds 3851Alexander 394jDag;an 395 LatJmer 401 1Centre 402 .GaVel. 404 Alexandria 405 j Meridian Sun 406,Iturrea 407 Houston 407 Royal 409 Unity 409 Civil Bend 417 Covenant 421 Euclid 423 Newburg 425 Cedar City 426 Leesville 4Z6 Sed&,wickville 428 Lomsville 432 Dauphine 432 Black Oak 433 Silent Temple 435 St. lSicholas ~36 Lamonte

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Rocky Comfort IMcDonald jKansas City IJa.ckson Warsaw · ·.. IBenton Weston ,Platte Craig : IHolt MandevIlle Carroll /Fille y Cedar Jonesburg Montgomery ffliddletown :Montgomery i D?wning \SChuyler IWarsaw Benton Coatesville Schuyler /R!chlalld· · IPul~ski.. · Vlbbard Rll.) Colm.lbia 'Boone Centerville Reynolds Bedford Livingston M.in~on : Chariton LJCKmg Texas ,~eban?n : Laclede ,lSew Cambria Macon Alexandria Clark Allsti~ Casso Hanmbal.. :Manon Wellington ILafayette : Mooresville Livingston Richmond Ray Civil Bend Daviess Carrollton CarrolL Versailles : Morgan Competition Laclede Cedar Ci ty Callaway Leesville Henry Sedgwickville Bollinger Louisville Lincoln Dauphine Osage Preston Hickory Macon Macon Cave Spring Greene Lamonte Pettis

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DATE OF CHARTER.

Mo October 13, 1870 Mo October 13, 1870 1\10 October 13, 182° Mo October 13, 18/0 Mo October 13, 18Z0 ,Mo October 13, 18/1.. Mo October 22, 18~6 Mo October 16. 18/2 Mo October 13. 1871 IMo October ]3, 1871. l\10 October 10.1894.. ffIO ,October, 1871 IMO october 1::1.)871. Mo October,18/1.. Mo October 17, 1901 IMO October 13,1887.. Mo October 13,1870 Mo October 13, 1871.. Mo October 13, 1871. Mo October 12,1871.. :Mo October 13.1871.. Mo October 13. um Mo ; October 13, 1871.. Mo October 13,1871.. Mo October 13, 1871.. Mo 'October 17,1878 :\10 October 13,1871 Mo October 17,1878 Mo October 12,1872 Mo October 12,1872: Mo October 16, 1872 Mo........ Mo October 16,1872 Mo October14. ]886 Mo October 16,1872 Mo October 17.1873 Mo October 13, 1881.. Mo....... October 16, 1872 IMO October 16,1872 Mo October 16.1872

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:Arrested Jan. 19,1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M.

!/Surrendered 1879. ~r. Sept., 1888,!>y W. M. Williams, G. ~1.

18/9. ':Surrendered Arrested Jan. 10, '83, by C. C. Woods, G. M. Arr. J:an. 14, 1896, by A. M. Hough, G. M. 9ons. with Clintonville, No. 482, Ft"b. '06.

Surrendered June, 1892. IAr. Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G. M. 1

Con. with Middle Fabius, No. 244, Oct. '9·!' Arr. by Grand Master Houston, Feb., 1906. Conso1. 1881 with Glenwood. No. 427. Arrested!?y Gr. :Master T~gard, l"eb.,/898. Conso!. wIth Clay, No. 26/. June, 1890. Conso1. with Twilight, No. 114, M!lY 12.'04. Conso1. with Hopewell, No. 239,l\Iay, 1899. Conso1. with Hale Lodge, 184, Oct., 1887. Surrendered December, 1902. Arrested by Grand Lodge, Oct. 21. ]897. Consolidated with Laclede, No. 83,1893. Surrendered October, 1900. Arrested Oct. 22, 1896, by Grand Lodge. Arr. Aug.,. 1885, by ~. F. Steven~on, G. M. Conso1. With Hanmbal Lodge, No. 188. Destroyed by fire December 19,1873. Arr. Aug., 1893, by John R. Parson, G. M. Surrendered 1876. ' Arrested Oct.. 1899, by E. F. Allen, G. M. Conso1. with Wakanda Lodge, No. 52, '80. Conso1. with Versailles LOflge, No. 117. Arrested March 29, 1890, bY-To Brace, G. M. Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904. Arrested Oct., 1886, by the Grand Lodge. Arr. March, 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Arr. Dec. ]896, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Conso1. with Urbana, No. 421, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October, 1877. Arrested ]897, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Arrested Oct.. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M.

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Ash Grove : Tuscumbia Mt. Lebanon West Gate ' Greenfield Fairview Piedmont Argylf> Benton Ceeil ll11rnesville Triple Tie Lake Silver City Centre View Triangle l'nion Clinton Paragon Hernflon Pittsville Globe West Prairie ~trHfford........ .. Kllseyville Chariton I':xeter Tnrney Toltec Kidoer

Ash Grove IGreene ,Mo.. · ·IOctober 13,1881.. · '1'usculll~la Miue.r N.lO october 16. 18.~2 Mt. Monah IHarnson Mo October 16,18/2 St. Louis St. Louis City Mo October 16, 1872 Greenfield UlLde Il\lo ·Oetober. 187:) Browning Sullivan Mo O('tober, 1873 ..: Piedmont Wayne Mo October 16, 18n Nevada Vernon :\010 October 16. 1872 Lincoln Benton Mo October 16,1872 4!'i~ Cottollwood Pt '·emiscot Mo Octol,er 16, IR84 455 "~llington : Reynolds "10 Ol'toher 16, 1872 457 Bmzeau Perry 1\-fo October 17. 1I~i3 463 : Cunning-ham Chariton Mo.. October 17, 1873 465 Silver City Grant N. Mex. October 17, 1873 466 Centre View Johnson Mo October 17, 1870............... 479 : Butler Bates Mo IOctober 15, li\74.. ; 480 La Junta : N. Mex.;October 15, 1874 481 Clinton Henry :\10 October 15. 1874 485 Green Ridge Pettis Mo October 15, 1874 487 Herndon ::;alilw : Mo Octuber 15, Ix74 491 , Pittsville Johnson Mo October 15, IS/4.. 495 Louisiana Pike Mo October 12, 1876 495 Clarkton Dullklin Mo October 15,1890 497 .. Strafford Greene Mo ')ctober 11. 1877 49x Kllseyville )[>tcon Mo October 11, 1877 51:'\ Guthridge Mills.. Chariton 1\-10 Uctober, 1882 !i14 : \<~xeter Barry Mo October 12, 1882 519 Turney Clinton 1\-10 Octobcr 11. 18R3 52& Mcxico Republic of Mex ico October 11,1883 528 Kioder.< (Jnlhoun Mo October Hi, 18~4 53:~lwltlkf'r......................."valker Vernon :'1-10 October 12.1887 541 Franklin " St. Clair Franklin ~fo Ol'Iober 16, 1889 54:'\ Fioes : iKansltS Ci~),:,:""", Jackson : 110 October 15. 1890 :.: 1

·.. IArrested 1897. by D. A. Jamison, M.G. A. rrested Octob~r, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Surrendered 18/9. Arrested 1887, by Geo. R. IItint. G. :\1. Cunso!. with Washillgton, 1'0.87. Dec. 189S. Snrrenoered Augu~t, 189\1. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Surrendered March. 1892. Arrested May 21. 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Con,ol. with Caruther,ville·, No. 461, H103. Arrested Jan., 1\104. by W. E'. KUhn, G. M. Surrendered April. lR93. Arrcsted November 7. 1876. Sur. char. & unit. with a.L.of N. ·Mex.• '82. Arrested by Grandl\laster Brace, Nov. 1889. Surrendered October, 1877. • United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Arrested 1&19. by J. P. Wood, G. 11. . Surrendered 1879. . Arr. "'larch. Hl06. by Gr. 1\laster Houston. Arrested 1875. Conso!. with Perseverance. No. 92,1890. Arr. Dec., 1894, bv J. B. Thomas, G. M. Arr. Sel.t.• 1906, bOy GrandMaster HOllston. Surrt'ndered .Jan .. 1898. Surrendered March, 1899. AlT. March. 1901, by Grand Master Wells. Surrendered ~()vell1ber 18.1895 Surrendered January 31, 1894. Conso!. with HHmilton. No. 224, 1902. Surrendereo February 19, 1898. Arrested July. 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. Consol. with Heroine, ~o. 104, Dec., 1890.

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"New Masonic Home Building. ARTICLES PLACED

CORNER路STONE MARCH 18, 1911.

Proceedings of the Grand' Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri. Proceedings of the Gra,nd Chapter, R. A. M., of Missouri. Proceedings of the Grand Council, R. & S. M., of Missouri. Proceedings of the Grand Commandery, K. T., of Missouri. Proceedings of the Order of Eastern Star, of Missouri. Report of the Masonic Home, of Missouri. By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation of the Home. Invitations to attend laying of corner-stone, March 18, 1911. Programme of exercises. Dispensations issued for attendance upon the ceremonies by the Grand Master, Grand High Priest and Grand Commander. Programme and Roster of the Mystic Shrin'e.路 Copy of Masonic Constitution of Missouri. Bound copy of first volume of the "Missouri Freemason." List of Masonic bodies taking part in the, ceremonies. Copies of tbe St. Louis daily papers. Copy of "Masonic Constellation." Copy of "Missouri Freemason." Roster of the A. & A. S. R. Programme of the A. & A. S. R. Souvenir views of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

REPORT

MASONIC'HOME OF MISSOURI FROM SEPTEMBER 1, '1910, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1911

NEW MASONIC HOME BUILDING. ERECTED

1911.

OFFICERS. ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, President VIRGINIUS O. SAUNDERS, First Vice-President ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, Second Vice-President CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer ALFRED H. 'WHITE, Secretary : EDGAR W. DEANE, Superintendent DIXIE路M. DEANE,Matron DRS. ROBINSON AND LEGGAT, physicians JAMISON & THOMAS, Attorneys

Kansas City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. Gallatin, Mo. Platte City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. , .St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis~ Mo.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, Kansas City.

ANSELM C. ROBINSON, St. Louis.

JAMES W. BOYD, St. Joseph.

VIRGINIUS O. SAUNDERS, St. Louis.

ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, Gallatin.

JOHN T. SHORT, Jefferson City.

GEORGE L. HASSETT, St. Louis.

SOL. E. WAGGONER, St. Louis.

DORSEY A. JAMISON, St. Louis.

CAMPBELL WELLS, Platte City.

ROBERT R. KREEGER, Kansas City.

WILLIAM M.WILLIAMS, Boonville.

DAVID M. WILSON, Milan.

EX~OFFICIO

MEMBERS.

CLAY C. BIGGER, Grand Master, Laclede. ARCH A. JOHNSON, Deputy Grand Master, Springfield. . JACOB LAMPERT, Grand Senior Warden, St. Louis. VAN F. BOOR, Grand Junior Warden, Kansas City.

ADVISORY MEMBERS. MRS. MATTIE P. BARNEY, Chillicothe. MRS. LILLIE L. FLETCHER, St. Louis. MRS. LOUISA J. MOORE, St. Joseph.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1911 PRESIDENT'S REPORT. To the Grand Lodge, Ancient !J'ree and A9cepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

BRETHREN-Pursuant to the constitution and law of the Masonic Home of Misso'uri, I herewith submit as President of its Board of Directors, the reports of its officers, for the year ending September 1, 1911, to all of which I, urge careful consideration. At the last annual session of the M. Vi. Grand Lodge of Missouri, held in St. Louis during the month of September, 1910, the following Brethren were elected to serve on the Directory of the Home for a term of three years, to-wit: GEORGE L.HASSETT, DORSEY A. JAMISON, CAMPBELL WELLS.

ANSELM C. ROBINSON, SOL. E. WAGGONER,

At the Annual Session of the Directory of the Horne Board held in St. Louis, September 28, 1910, the officers of the preceding year were unanimously re-elected, which included the Superintendent, Matron, Attorneys" Physicians and Secretary, and also the Trustees of the Endowment Fund. The Standing Committee for the past year have been as follows: Executive Committee-Alexander M. Dockery, Chairman; Sol E. Waggoner, Vice-Chairman; William M. Williams, George L. Hassett, Campbell Wells.. Finance- Committee-James W. Boyd, Chairman; Sol. E. Waggoner, Vice-Chairman; David M. Wilson, John T. Short. House Committee-Virginius O. Saunders, Chairman; Dorsey A. Jamison', Vice-Chairman; Anselm C. Robinson, Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher. I

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At the regular meeting of the Directors of the Home held during the month of 'January, 1911, the resignation of Thomas R. Morrow was presented and accepted, and M. 'Y. Bro. Ro!>ert R.. Kreeger was

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elected as a Director to serve the unexpired term caused by the resignation of Bro. Morrow. You are to elect at this session of the Grand Lodge, for a term of three years, four Directors, to. fill the vacancies of the following Brethren, whose term of office has expired, to-wit: Robert R. Kreeger, Virglnius O. Saunders, John T. ,Short, David M. Wilson. OFFICIAL BOND. In accordance with the by-laws of the Home, the following bonds have been provided as surety for the faithful discharge of the duties of its several officeI."s: Campbell Wells, :rreasurer, $50,000; Alfred H. White, Secretary, $5,000; Campbell Wells, Trustee Endowment Fund, $5,000; Alexander M. Dockery, Trustee Endowment Fund, $5,000; Sol. E. Waggoner, Trustee Endowment Fund, $5,000; Edgar W. Deane, Superintendent, $2,500. All of such bonds were passed upon by the attorneys of the Home and approved by its Board of Directors. INSURANCE. Fire, tornado, and steam boiler insurance in force upon the various holdings of the corporation, and distributed among approved companies, are as follows: Fire insurance on buildings, $70,500; fire insurance on contents, $18,500; tornado insurance on buildings, $53,000; tornado insurance on contents, $11,000; steam boiler insur~nce, $6,000. FINANCIAL. The following estimate shows the assets of the 'corporation, SEWternbel' 1, 1911, not including cash balance, accumulated interest, outstanding accounts, also subscriptions and collections and disburse路 ments, all on 'account of the new improvements now nearing completion: Endowmen t Fund $121,253.49 Masonic Home grounds, St. Louis : : . . . . . .. 100,000.00 Improvements on same (not including infirmary) '. . .. 70,000.00 Furnishings and equipment.................................. 20,000.00 $311,253.49.

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The report of the Treasurer shows in brief the following receipts froID: September 1, 19~O, to September 1, 1911. RECEIPTS. - Balance in Bank September 1, 1910 .......................•.... $ 16,217.88 Grand Lodge per capi ta tax , . 37,404.45 O. E. S. Lodge per capi ta tax . 3,159.15 Ararat Temple "A. A. O. N. M. S." . 194.40 Interest collected on Endowment Fund . 6,677.96 Interest bank balances .................................•.... 730.08 Sundry sources ' . 1,260.46 Total : $ 65,644.38 Less balance September 1, 1910. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16,217J:lS Net receipts fiscal year ending

Sept~mber 1,

1911 ..........•..... $ 49,426.50

DISBUHSEMENTS. By warrants paid ~ ",,$ 37,081.34 By balance in bank September 1, 1911. . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .. 28,563.04

$ 65,644.38 Outstanding warrants unpaid September 1, 1911. ............•... $ 800.11 Secretary's. report shows warrants issued September 1, 1910, to Sept~mber

1, 1911......................................

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Total ......................................•.. $ 37,514.81 Treasurer's repoh.shows warrants paid.................... ...•. 37,081.34 Outstanding wart"ants September 1, 1911. $ 433.47 Treasurer's balance in bank $ 28,563.04 _ Secretary's report shows balance on books... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 28,129.57 Warrants outstanding Treasurer's balance hI bank Warrants unpaid

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Actual balance $ \ Net balance September 1, 1909 : ......•............ $ Net baiance September 1, 1910 . Net balance September 1, 1911. . Total receipts year ending September 1, 1909 ........•......... 1'otal receipts yeal' ending September 1, UllO . Total receipts year ending September 1,' Ulll . 1908 Grand Lodge per capita tax. : ' . 1909 Grand Lodge per capita tax . 1910 Grand Lodge per capita tax . 1908 Order Rastem Star per capita tax . 1909 Order Eastem Star per capita tax . 1910 Order E!lstem Star per capita tax . 1910 Ararat 'remple per capita tax . EXPENSES ARE DIVIDED AS FOLLOWS. ltepairs and Improvements Remittance of account .1. L. Kirkendall. : Sundry expense Bonds and insurance · . Certificate account..................... .; Corner-stone laying . Regular expense Home maintenance Total as shown by Secretary's report

433.47

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2,173.91 450.00 207.50 557.99 468.17 171.90 32,685.23

$ 36,714.70

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ENDOWMENT FUND. Our Endowment Fund has not increased very materi8Jly during the past year, and I again call your attention to the report of the' ,attorneys of the "Home," published herewith, which includes a form of bequests for the convenience路 of any who may desire to remember the Home in their last will. The Honorary Life membership certificates are available to every . organization or individual, for路 the sum of Fifty Dollars, which can at the option of the purchaser be added to the Endowment Fund. I am happy to state that three hundred and fifty-four (354) of these certificates have already been issued to Lodges, Chapters, Commanderies and Indlviduals which have subscribed Fifty Dollars or more, either to the En.dowment Fund or to our new Masonic Home building. One of these beautiful certificates should embelish the walls of every Masonic Hall in our State, as well as grace the library or office of every Brother financially able to secure one. It is' an evidence of high esteem and loyalty to the teachings of Freemasonry. APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION. The report of the Superintendent shows that there have been receiv~d' into the Home <:lur,iilg the past year a total of forty-four.

The records. in the Secretary's office show that fifty-nine' applications were received and that it was found necessary for various reasons to reject thirteen, or' over 22 per cent of the number considered. In this connection, the Directors urge that extreme care be exercised on the part Of officers'and members of Lodges and Chapters' O. E. S. presenting applications for admission., During the past few years we have considered a number of applications for the admission of adults who had no connection whatever路 with 楼asonry in our State, except by very recent affiliation with some particular Lodge or Eastern Star Chapter in Missouri; such affiliation being unquestionably for the expr~ss purpose of gaining admission into the Home. We are' credibly informed that one application for affiliation was received and favorably considered by an Eastern Star Chapter in Missouri while the aspirant was seeking admission into a Ma~onic Home in a sister Grand Jurisdiction wllere she

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rightfully. belonged. This is an injustice to the Freemasons of ,Missouri, and except that such practices cease it will be necessary to adopt路 a more stringent form of application requiring a term of membership in Missouri before eligibility is established. PROGRESS MADE ON NEW BUILDING. I submit herewith the report of Auditor of the BuildIng, Com;' mittee: . ST. LoUIS, Mo., September 12, 1911. E. P. Allen, Kansas Gity, Mo.:'

DEAR Sm. AND BROTHER-The infirmary and power house at the Masonic Home is now progressing quite satisfactorily and all con_ tracts have practically been let for final completion of the buildings and the connections of the new boiler plant with the old buildings. The net contract for the Infirmary building up to date' amounts to.$ 78.172.15 Estimate for additional....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .750.00 Power house building Boilers and equipment. I

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$ 78,922.15 22:975.00 $101,897.15

\ When these buildings are completed they will be among the best and most satisfactory for taking care of our afflicted Brothers and Sisters and the Orphans entrusted to our care, and we look forward with ~leasure to the relief we will be giving to those Lodges that have so nobly borne the burden in caring for those the Home was not prepared in the past to care for. am, fraternally, S. E. WAGGONER. Following my report of 路one year ago, I am g~ad to state we have made rapid progress toward the completion of ~ur new buildings; in fact, no time has been lost, and before 'January 1, 1912, w.e hope to have 'the buildings now being completed entirely equipped and in use for the purposes ~ntended. The corner-stone observance on March 18, 1911, undoubtedly the most noteworthy Masonic event in the history of our State, will at a later day be reported in full in connection with the coming dedication ceremony and also the history of the "Home" from its beginning.

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At this tUne we desire to report briefly the following: Subscriptions have been received since the issuance of letter of appeal dated February 1, 1910, 'from the following sources: Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri $ 5,000.00 SUbOl'dinate Lodges tand U. D.) ~ ;... 51,595.47 Grand Chapter It. A. 11:[. of Missouri. .............• ',' . . . . . . . . 6,000.00 Subordinate Chapters' R. A. M :...... 4,284.00 SubOl'dinate Chapters O. E. S.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 20.00 Scottish Rite, St. Louis '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 1,000.00 Scottish Rite, Kansas City................................. 1,000.00 Commandery E:: T , 19.. 42 Individual .......•....... , ,........................... 0,547.40 $ 78,466.29 The total estimated cost of the new buildings now being co'ropleted, as shown by the report of Brother Sol. E. Waggoner, Auditor of the Building Committee, aside from al'chitect fees, approaches, private roadways, improvements on grounds, etc., is.$lUl,8U7.15 Total subscriptions to September 1, 1911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78,466.29

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The generous and magnificent contributions made ,thus far encourage us with the hope that every dollar needed for buildings will be freely given by the Masons of Missouri. Four hundred and thirty-two of the Subordinate Lodges (including two Lodges U. D.) in our State have already made subscriptions. One hundred and eighty-seven Lodges (including six Lodges U. D.) have made no subscripti~ns, l?ome of· such Lodges ranking among our most prosperous. We are most confident that the Brethren of some of these Lodges are not fully advised of the importance of the work that is going on, or do not fully appreciate the blessed privilege of each and all participating in the glorious enterprise. . Brethren, let us show to the Freemasons of our country that when ,we, the Freemasons of Missouri, need buildings, we build. them -not by taxation, not by assessment, but by g~nerous and voluntary contributions, individually or collectively, in whatever organization as Masons we are banded together. The' Grand Chapter R. A. M. of Missouri, and many Subordinate Chapters, have contributed generously to the laudable undertaking. ~n -addition to $6,000 donated by the Grand Chapter, $4,284 has been subscribed by Subordinate Chapters throughout the State. Brother Francis H. Trimble, the last retiring Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter R. A. M. of Missouri, during such term of office, most ardently advocated the work in progress, and utge<! all J

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Subordinate Chapters to give according to their abundance. quote from his Address, the following: "In the work of our local Chapters we are, in a sense, striving for ourselves, endeavoring to perfect our characters, and to become stronger and better men. It is a great work; but the labor in behalf of the Home is greater in that it is unselfishly done for others." CONCLUSION. Thus, briefly, we place before you an accounting of our stewardship for another year. We have done our best. Harmony and zeal has characterized our work. Our meetings have been attended by each and every Director when -possible, the Advisory Committee being always in evidence with timely suggestions and words of enco~ragement. We have also enjoyed the frequent attendance of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the other Grand Officers constituting the ex-officio meplbers of the Board, the R. W. Grand Senior Warden being a regular attendant at the meetings-of the Board, as well as all meetings of the Ex~cutive Committee. Also at several of our important meetings R. W. Bro. Stewart, Chairman of the Masonic Home Committee, has been with us and participated in our deliberations. 'The Superintendent and Matron of the Home give in their animal reports a glimpse of the internal workings of the institution,and testify in a striking manner to their efficiency and able management. To assume the responsibilities surrounding the office of Superintendent is no small undertaking, but we feel that Bro. Deane is well qualified for the position, ,and merits the gratitude and esteem of- all the Brethren for the excellent services rendered. Through the efficient services of Brother Alfred H. White, Sec~etary, we have a complete record of all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive and Building .committees. as well as many items of interest in connection with the work. WHAT OF THE FUTURE? With the completion and dedication of our new building, which will be in the near future, shall we be content to rest from our labors, aDd methodically provide for -those who come knocking at our doors? Shall the work upon the Temple cease?

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Shall we by continued labor and sacrifice and love build the pr~Â posed administration building, in place of the old mansion, and thu's place in a more permanent and complete form our group of Masonic Home buildings? That every inch of its space can be used advantageously, there is no question. We are living ata time when Fraternal organizations of almost every kind and creed are making unprecedented efforts for the care of those allied to them by the ties of Fraternity. Aside from this universal movement on the part of the Masonic Grand Lodges of the United 'States,-other Fraternities .great in membership are making glorious progress in the building and maintaining Homes and Asylums for their dependent, the aged and ind,igent, the 'sick and suffering. . Masonry has always been in the advance guard of civilization in its broadest and grandest type. I

The Freemasons of Missouri constituted the first Fraternity of our State to lay the foundation for this, glorious work of labor and love; and encouraged and stimulated as we are by this great tidal wave, wltich is sweeping f,lll over our land, let us push on and on in the belief that the Freemasons of Missouri are awake to these golden opportunities, and along the line of duty and love, we look forward, with eager expectancy to a more glorious fruition.

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"Who seeks for Heaven alone to save his soul May keep the path, but will not reach the goal, While he who walks in love may. wander far, Yet God will bring him .where the blessed are." . Again expressing gratitude on behalf of the entire Home family, for tlle many blessings of the past, I am, Fraternally and obediently yours, ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, President.

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GALLATIN, Mo., September 2, 1911. Hon. E. F. Allen, President Board of Directors, Kansas City, Mo.:

DEAR SIR AND BRO.-It seems unnecessary for me as Chairma:n of the Executive Committee to submit a detailed report, inasmuch as your report as President of the Board, will sweep the entire range of the work during the year just closing. Your presence at each session of the Executive Committee. and of the Board has familiarized you with the various departments of -our ~haritable work. I

Both the Committee and the Board, animated and guided by the intelligent zeal of the President, are unselfishly pressing to successful issue all the lines of the busy activities of _the Masonic Home, which is justly recognized as the greatest achievement of Missouri Masonry. Fraternally, A. M. DOCKERY, Chairman Executive Committee. Mr. E. F. Allen, President, Masonic Home _of Missouri:

DEAR BROTHER ALLEN-The House Committee, in submitting its report, is glad to say to the Brethren throughout the State tbat peace and harmony prevail in their Home. The Committee has held many meetings during the past year and have, to the best of their ability, looked after t~e comfort and happiness of those wbo, by the Providence of God, have been committed to your care and protection. Every member of the House Committ~e has been faithful in the discharge of bis and her duties .and has bad the efficient help of the Superintendent and Matron in looking out for the good of our aged Brothers, their wives and widows and the children of our Brethren who have been called from "Labor to ref"i"eshment." Coming as we do-by virtue of our being members of the House Committee-in closer contact with the interior workings of our Home than anyone else except with- the Superintendent and Matron, we are permitted to see the grand, great and good results accomplished by the Masonic Home of Missouri from a more favorable point' of view than the Brethren at large, and the more we see of our Home the more thankful we are that our Heavenly Father put it into the hearts of his Masonic children to maintain a home for their less fortunate Brethren. We desire to thank the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee for the fraternal spirit shown in -the adoption of all the

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recommendations we have made, and close this report with the familiar but appropriate motto, "God bless .our Home." Fraternally yours, V. O. SAUNDERS, Chairman House Committee. To the President and Board of Directors of the Masonic Home:

BRETHREN-The Advisory Board herewith submit a brief report: The Infirmary Fund has been the O. E. S. slogan this year. The estimate cost of furnishing the Infirmary is $10,000, about one-half of this amount being available at the present time. .unusual interest has been manifested by the Chapters throughout the State ~nd many liberal contributions have been received. It is the intention of the Eastern Star to completely furnish this building, not only to the' glory and. satisfaction of the O. E. S. but to the Masonic Fraternity as well.

It has been our aim to take a Mother's interest in the affairs of the Home and we feel that the various departments are working systematically; and the best interests of the family being considered. The work of enlarging our Charity whereby the sick and helpless members can be comfortably cared for IS in accord with the principles of our Order, and now that the opportunity of practicing these principles (Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness), is before us, we stand ready to do our part. The following amounts have been received for the Infirmary Fund: From Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star 1909 ' From Grand Chapter Order Eastern Star 1910 From Subordinate Chapters 1911 ••••................. : 'rotal Amoun t in General Fund Disbursements for year Balance

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Fraternally submitted, MATTIE P. BARNEY, LOUISE J. MOORE, LILLIE L. FLETCHER.

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Male .. 14 2. . . . . . 16 Female . 29 2. . . . .. 31. - - - - - - --- - - - - -_. - - - --TOTA.L ..•.•..•. 510 39. .. .. . 68 23 . 643

16. . . . ..

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Our Home has been ·very fortunate in escaping contagious diseases prevalent among' children. The old folks have of course been laid up mostly with troubles incident to old age and climatic changes. Although with our limited facilities, operations were' performed for appendicitis, strangular hernia, tumor, abscesses, etc. We have on hand medical and surgical ~upplies amounting to about $175. Respectfully submitted, DRS. ROBINSON & LEGGAT, Home. Physicians.

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ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 12, 1911. Ethelbert F. Allen, Esq., President of Masonic Home of Missouri., Kansas Oity, Mo.:

DEAR BROTHER ALLEN-In pursuance of your request 'on Septem ber 11, we submit the following as our report upon legal matters appertaining to the Home: . No' litigation has arisen, in which the Home is interested, since our last report to you of deptf'mber 6, 1910, appearing upon page 217 of the "Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri of 1910." The litigation referred to in that r:eport is still pending. Since that report we have attended to a number of detail matters appertaining to the Masonic Home, such as drafting contracts, bonds, etc., with all of which you are familiar. All legal matters appertaining to the Home are in excellent condition. In pursuance of your request that we furnish you a brief form of bequest for use in case anyone desires to make a will in favor of the Home, we submit the following: L

"Know all men by these presents that I, .......•...••.•.•....••••.•• , of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this as and for my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. . "First.· It is my will and d~ire, and I hereby dl1'ect, that all of.. my just debts, including the expenses of my last illness and funeral,. be paid in full. "Second. I ~Ive and begueath unto the Masonic Home of Missouri, a corporation organIzed and (Oxlsting under and in pursuance of the laws of the State of Missouri, the sum of . ($ .......•. ) Dollars. (Testator can also insert such other provisions in his will as he sees fit.) "In witness whereof, I have bereunto set my band and' seal on this, the . day of , 19 . • • . . • • . . . . . . . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • (SEAL)

"Signed, sealed, pUblished and declared by the above named . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. as and for bis last will and testament In the presence of us, who at his request, and In his presence and In the pl'esence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto on tbis, the ......•. day of , 19 .. "At the time of the signing of the same, the sa'id . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . , testator, was of sound and disposing mind.

'According to the law of our State, it is absolutely necessary that ~he signatl;lre of the testator to a will be witnessed by two witnesses. We think it better to have three. Yours Fraternally, JAMISON & THOMAS.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. (Year ending August 31, 1911.) To the President and Directors

the Masonic Home of Missouri:

BIU<:THREN-Another year in the life of our great Masonic Home is numbered with the past and we are called upon to give to the Fraternity a short history of the last twelve months. We acknowledge the guidance and help of our Heavenly Father, the 'Great Architect of the Universe, who has ruled everything for our common good; in whom we live and move and have our being, and whose revealed word,' we, as Masons, accept as the rule and guide of our faith and practice, without Whose help we should feel unequal to the great responsibilities of our place in the management of our Home. . The year has brought its share of sorrow, for death has invaded our midst and many of the good spirits of the Home have gone to. their last reward, yet many joys have come to us; ~ind friends have gi~en us of their ~orldly goods, and words of cheer and comfort to lighten 0',11' burdens, and make glad the pathway of both old and young under our care. The, red letter day of the past year was the laying of the cornerstone of our new addition, on the 18th of March, when the great concourse of Brothers and Sisters met on the Home grounds and began the erection of the Infirmary building, which now stands almost completed, a ''lorthy monument to the great Fraternity and the -sublime principles 'it represents. INMATES. The annual report ending August 31, 1910, showed the following membership in the nome: Men, 33; women, 48; boys, 40; girls, 30; a total of 151. Since then there have been admitted as follows: Men, 19; women, 12; boys, 4; girls, 9; total, 44. During the year, there have been discharged, as follows: Men, 5;路 women, 1; boys, 12; girls, 7; total, 25. Deaths as follows: Men, 7; women, 5; total 12. The following have failed to come: Men 1; women 1; girls, Z; total, 4. ( Leaving the present membership as follows: Men, 39; women, 52; Boys, 32; girls, 31; total 154.

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The health of the Home continues good; the deaths were confined' to the old people and some of those left with us are ~ery feeble. The children are all enjoying excellent health; one case of appendicitis requiring an operation on one of the boys, who is progressing nicely toward recovery. Through the summer months we have enjoyed the hospitality and entertainment furnished by the Christmas Committee and the O. E. S. Boat rides, trolley rides and picnics. The Eastern Star has continued its many benefactions and the Home is richer by many necessities contributed by the ladies, and for which we wish to express 路the thanks of the Home. A list of these donations路 appears in another place in this report. Other donations are also listed and 'our thanks extended for the same.

. bur Home physicians have been services and the House Committee, Board have been willing assistants called upon, and have been frequent of the interests of the Home.

prompt and efficient in their with various members of the to the management whenever visitors and careful guardians

OUR CHAPEL SERVICE. We have .continued our chapel service through the year as usual with the result that few places of worship in the city have had better regular attendance. This is not a matter of surprise, when it is remembered that our pulpit is filled by the best pulpit orators and the most earnest workers in the great cause of the advancement of our common humanity in the religious, moral and civic virtues. To all these Brethren who have so ably spol{en to us from the Word of God, we again express our thanks and appreciation; we feel that they have done us much good. Our thanks are due to Brother W. R. Vickory, principal of the, Manual Tra~ning School of Washington University, for permission for our boys to play upon the Manual Training School campus. This privilege we appreciate very highly and have endeavored to teach the boys an equal. appreciation. In reading this report the Brethren will note that the total membership at this time is but three more than a year ago, and that there have been a much larger number of old people admitted than . children; ,while there have been thirty-one adults admitted, there have been but thirteen children. The deaths and discharged among the 'adults have been eighteen, while the number ~f children di~-

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chii.rged was nineteen. Thus you will see that the increase is greate~t among the old people, and that department is full; t~ey generally remain until death claims them, while the children go out upon reaching the age limit; namely, sixteen for the boys and eighteen for the girls. IN CONCLUSION. During the last year, as always, we have endeavored by precept and ,example, to teach the children the Christian virtues, as well as encouraging them in every way to take advantage of their many opportunities in an educa.tional 'way; to the end that when they lea.ve the Home they go prepared to face the world with Christian fortitude and equipped educationally for the battle of life. Toward the adult members we have endeavored to practice the Masonic virtues taught by our great Fraternity, realizing that with many their days are almost numbered and our duty to them is limited to care for their needs and patience with their infirmities. So many are growing very old-forty-seven over 70; twenty-six over 80, and two over 90. But we hope we have been a blessing to all, even as they have been a blessing to us. We sincerely hope that the Brethren in attendance to the Grand Lodge will not go back home without visiting us; you owe it to yourselves and the Brethren at home to be able tu say you have visited the Home, and be able to' tell them about it. Fraternally' submitted, E. W. DEANE, Superintendent. Following is a list of donations received from the Order of Eastern Star since September 1, 1910: Electric cleaner, from the Advisory Board; Lockwood Chapter, 34 quarts of fruit, one dozen robes, one quilt: Osborn Chapter No. 301, fonr waist patterns, five pairs. ladies' stockings, three pairs pillow slips, five yards flannelette, one lot braid, thread and pins, one dress pattern, six men's handkerchiefs, eight yards crash toweling, two pair cotton blankets: Neosho Chapter No. 192, one waist pattern, six pillow slips, eighteen towels, one quilt, one fancy hand bag, one handkerchief, two hair ribbons, seven pair girl's hose, six pall' ladies' hose, six girl's' aprons, three boy's blouses; Advisory Board, pictures and lace curtains for' parlor, upholstering furniture for parlor. papering rooms; Washington Chapter, thirty quarts of fruit and one lot of clothing: Hope Chapter No. 265, Ferguson, nine chair covers and one days sewing; ,Corinthian Chapter No. 112, Gallatin, $10,00: Dadeville Chapter No. 82. $2.95 ; Slater Chapter No. 67, $10.00; St. Joseph Chapter, one percale dress pattern, two tennis flannel baby dresses, two sock caps, four hair ribbons, twenty-four towels, three scarfs, two ladies' collars, one piece domestic, fourteen pillow slips, two fine quilts: True Kindred of Masons Sewing Club, Kansas City, Mo., one New Home, Sewing Machine; Bevier Chapter No. 289, three quilts; Crown and Scepter Chapter ~o. 1, Hannibal, two calico dresses, one pair boy's pants, four pie('es cotton flannel, one wrapper, six calico waist pattems, one

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gingham apron, two suits baby waist and drawers, one boy's blouse waist, one pair mitts, eight pair hose, one pair child's overshoes, one dress pattern, two pair old shoes, one bundle of SCl"apS, five pieces boy's underwear, foul' pieces domestic; Galbraith Chapter No. 282, Waverly, one quilt; Eolia Chapter No. 231, one pail' boy's pants, two pair socks, five dressed chick~ns, teD pounds sausage, 8ix dozen eggs, five pair baby stockings; Ivanhoe Chapter No. 244, $4.25; Barnes Chapter No. 252, Cabool1 one quilt, nine handkcrchiefs, eight pairs towels, one fascinator, two scarfs; \Vinfield Chapter, No. ~94, two books, one pillow, two pail' pants, nine pair baby stockings, one' cloak, one child's Skirt, one woman's skirt, three pieces waist goods, four quarts canned goods, one lot children's wearing apparel; Isis Chapter, No. 208, Kansns City, Mo., $5.00; Bridgeton Chapter No. 266, $5.00; Freeman Chapter, twenty-one quarts of' fruit; Ladies' Sewing Circle, Hesperia Chapter No. 172, Kansas (;ity, three quilts, fourteen childrcn's books, five boxes colored crayons, one muffler, one sock cap, fourteen handkerchiefs, one pair night slippers; one apron, four ni,ght shirts, two ladies' belts, one man's Shirt, four pair shoes, one vest, one pair mittens, one stand cover, two shirt waists, one lot scraps, seven ladies' collars, one ,boy's hat, one boy's cap, one pair boy's pants, one skirt, two boy's coats, one lot handkerchiefs for the men containing twenty-five cents in each; Seneca Chapter, two quilts; Ivanhoe Chapter ~o. 244, Kansas City, package for Mrs. I"rame, also seven pair ladies' hose, six pair children's hose, one pair bedroom slippers, one pair ,Juliets, four books, one pair gloves, one tie, one towel, one lot scraps, one pair towels, one pail' pillow slips, six handkerchiefs, six dolls; Ruth Chapter No. 171, Joplin, six cans corn and forty-six quarts canned fruit; Alexander Chapter, No. 242, Clayton, two quilts, twenty-two towels, sixteen pillow slips, one dress pattern, two chlldl'en's dresses, two children's caps, two ladies' collars, thre~ pairs hair ribbons; Past Patrons and Past Matrons Club, Kansas City, box presents for old ladies; .Teptha Chapter, No. 237, Montrose, two pair cotton blankets, two sheets, one bed spread, one pair pillow slips; Jacksonville Chapter, ,No. 170, one quilt: from Advisory Board, two new sinks and an electric washer; Hamilton Chapter, two quilts, one shawl, one piece dress batiste, one crocheted 'scarf, thirty-six towels, two pictures, twenty-fonr handkerchiefs; Lockwood Chapter, No, 219, three fine quilts; Eureka Chapter, No. 90, Lewistown, two fine quilts; Epsilon Chapter, No. 234, Elvins, three cakes toilet soap, four pair hose, three yards ribbon, one yard of lace, three yards braid, one sun bonnet, one ,doll, four spools thread, one handli:erchief, one pair bath towels, five yards muslin, th"ee and one-half yards lawn, tell pieces calico: Barbee Chapter, city, twelve quilts; Defiance Chapter, No. 224, Defiance, one pair sheets, fifteen yards gingham, one dress goods pattern, two pall' towels, five yards madras cloth, eleven pail' hose, one piece long clolh; Jacli:son ChaptE'r, No, 91, two O. E. S. embroidered towels; Narcissus. Chapter, No. 191, Parkville, o:c.e boy's shirt, one pair pillow slip!'>, three bath towels, twelve yards muslin, one piece gingham, three yards lace; Crescent Chapter, Springfield, tbirty-eight face towels, thirteen bath towels.

General donations received: R. D. Withrow, 3508a Arsenal Street, one set twenty-five volumes Encyclopedia; ChristlDllS Committee, twelve iawn benches, ten lawn rockers: R Myers Lye Co., Third and Clarl;: Avenue. sandwiches and. fruit: Browning-King & Co., one lot boy's caps; Mrs. Judge Crews, 4958 McPherson, phonograph and records; F. W. Krenning, one barrel apples; Henry ~ierk, 3853 Greer Avenue, one lot cigars: Kansas City Lodge, No. 220, $10.00; Jesse Tollerton. State Game Warden, ten dozen quail: Mrs. Wilson, city, $5.00; Jno. M. WlIIiams, city, $5.00: National Board of Relief of the United States and Canad3" from hands of Brother Andrew J. O'Reilly, twelve volumes Standard Encyclopedia: Master WaleI'. Gilhol'll, 3871 Washington Avenue, basket of toys: Elks' Club, complimentary tickets for children to th~ circus and treat from Mrs. Koeln of pop corn for the kids; Brothers Jamison and Lambert, children to hear the Lisa Lehman concert at the Odeon: Bridgeton Lodge, $5.00: St. Louis Wire & tron Co., $5.00; Gate City Lodge, Kansas City, $10.00: Brother Tom S. Harrison. one lot acacia; Scudders Gale, 100 cigars: Independence Lodge, No. 76, $16.65; Mrs. ~athali~ Buchanan, Louisville, Ky., one lot Japanese dolls; Brother Geo. H. DanieL Osceola, one lot clothing and toys: McDonald Lodge, No. 324, Independence, $10.00: Invitation to Ch"istmas Festivities of W. & O. Home, Louisville, 'Ky.; Rural Lodge, Ko 316. Kansas Cit y. $2:>.00: Mr. and Mrs. Wiggins. city, $25.00 Halwe Grocer Co., one bucket candy; Cnristma5 Festivities by

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Christmas Committee and Order Eastern Star; Christmas Committee, Young Folks' Treasury, twelve volumes; Mrs. Lillie Fletcher, nine gallons cr~am; from Louisiana, Mo., bucket cakes; Henry Sierk, 3853 Gl'eer Avenue, one lot cigars; Haska Club, lwx mixed cakes; Corner-Stone Lodge, No. 323, box oranges and barrel apples; Advisory Committee, Order Eastern Star, repairs in parlor; Michael Gegg, Beacon Lodge, Ko. 3, seven volumes History li'reemasonry·; E. P. Lake, Phillipsburg, Mo., one case eggs for Easter; True Kindred of Masons, Kansas City, Mo., thirty-nine pairs children's hose;' . Tuscan Lodge children to hear Ernest Thompson-Seton lecture at Odeon; Miss Heuer, 3520 Victor Street, one sewing machine; Miss Leebheit, 5709 Von Versen, four coasters; Mr. and Mrs. Zunz, city, $10.00; Browning-King & Co., city, twenty pairs boy's wash trousers; automobile ride for the children, kindness St. Louis Automobile Club; Floyd Harding, lot of fire crackers for the children; Christmas Committee, lot of fireworks Fourth of July; Shriners, lot supplies from Commissary after return from Rochester; boat ride, by Christmas Committee for children; car ride and lunch for the old people, Christmas Committee.

ADMITTED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. NAME

Francis O'Bannon , Lucy E. Young , .. , . Robt. E. Arthur ,. Mrs. Arthur , .. , .. Missouri Black . Thoa. A. Forrester . Nellie R. Forrester . Drusie M. Sandlin . Eliza A. Thompson, . Luzan Bohannon . F. V. Mycr , Edward Price .. , . Ethel Price . Pearl Price , . E. S. Prongue . W. F. L'Hommedieu . Elizabeth S. Frame . M. B, Beach . Wm. P. Knox . Wm. Horner ,., . A. B. GB.lbraith, , Franklin Bascom . Mary J. Weatherby . Louis W. Kuehner . Ruth E. Kuehner., . Ethel M. Kuehner , Elmer H. Kuehner . Wm. H. Maxwell., . Catherine H.. Clark .. , . , Helen F. Anderson . Mrs. Sarah E. Bell . Mrs. A. B. English ,. Abner E. Adair . Thos. Adams , . John W. Schwaner .. , .. .las. F. Havin , .. ,., John McCulloh, . Mrs. John M_cCulloh . Silas K. Payne . Mrs. Nancy .J. Payne, .. Wm. McCutcheon . Robt. J. Hill , , Myrtle Daniel , Nellie Datliel.., .

AGE

87 66 66 69 13 9 11 85 85 82 13 11 11 79 81 67 73 81 92

I ;ADMl'l~TED Isept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept., Oct Sept Sept Oct Oct Oct Oct Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec Feb

LODGE

I:~'I

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1910lMarcus , , 1910\S.tar :' , 19.10 HannIbal , ., , 1910 Hannibal , , 1910'Beacon , ,... 1910: Maplewood , .. , . 19101 Maplewood , 191O,Composite , ,. 1,910 Samaritan ,,., 1910 Laclede .. , , , , 1910 George Washington..... 1910 K. C 1910:K. C 1910:K. C 1910,Palestine 1910 IHuntsville , 1910IBarbee Chapter, O. E. S.. 19101'Gentryville , , 1910 Tyro , 1911IDuncan ,

RESIDENCE

110~Fredcri~ktown.

419,Tabe~vl1le.

1881HannIbai. 1881Hannibal. 3 St. Louis. 566 l Maplewood.

566~Maplewood.

369,Doniphan. 424!Bonne Terre. 83lLebanon. 9 St. Louis. 220,Kansas City. 220 l Kansas C!ty. 220\KansaS CIty. 241 St. Charles. 30 Huntsville. 31 St. Louis. 125 l Gentry ville, 1 12,Calcdonia. 589iDuncan .

n f:~:,: '}~n ~1d:~~ :::::::::::::::-: l~~If5~b~~i. 82 11 10 8

4 77 14

67 78 68 78 81 74 73 78 77 72 74 10 7

Jan 1911 Shelbina." ". Jan 1911 Cache , Jan 1911 ICache .. " , , •. , Jan 1911iC2ache , , .. , .. ' Jan 1911;Cache , , .. , ' Feb 1911;Linn , Nov .. 19101~olden Gate Ch. O. E. S, March.1911 o.oeaman .... " ,..... Oct.,. 1910 New Salem " , April .. 1911 Occidental ". , , ,. April. .1911 Agricola '.' April. ,1911 Union Star May .. 1911 Hemple , ,,,, , .. May .. 1911 Spring Creek , .. " June, . 1911 Anchor .. '" , .. , June .. 1911 Anchor , ,. June .. 1911 Independence , ,. June .. 1911 Independence '" ., June .. 1911 Polar Star Aug .. 1911 Farmington '" ., Aug .. 1911 'Potosi Aug., 1911IPotosi , :,

228\Shelbina. 416,St. Louis. 416 St. Louis. 416:St. Lou!s. 416jSt. LOUIS. 3261Linn. 58,Kansas City. 26tMiian. 270:New Salem. 163:St. Louis. 343 !petersburg. 124 Union Star. 37 1Hemple. 971Edgar Springs. 443 St Louis. . , 443 St. Louis. . 76 Independence. 76 l Independence. 79 St. Louis. 132 Farmington. l 131rPotosi, ' 131 Potosi.

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APPLICANTS ADMITTED WHO DID NOT COME. NAME

AGE

ADMITTED

-F-r~a-n-ci""s-O-'B-'-an-n-o-n-..-.-.-...:..,...-8-7---'-\S-e-p-t-.-.-1-9-1-0':"'1M-a~~us Lucy E. young........ Myrtle Daniel... . .. . .. - Neliie Daniel..........

LODGE

NO.

RESIDENCE

--.-.-. .-.-'-!-l1-o-----'I-F-re-d-e-r-ic-k-to-w-n-. ~

Isept .. 1910 Star 10 Aug .. 1911 Potosi 7 Aug .. 1911 Potosi 1

419 Taberville. 131 IPotoSi. j 131 Potosi. ----1

DISCHARGED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT.

NAME

Lola Farrow Rolla Lake John C. Hampton Raymond Loftis Dora Moore Chas. Porter Laura Farrow Drusie M. Sandlin Edw,in Frier Juliet K. Hamilton

. . . . . . .

. .

~:~rd~~i{~~~t~~e-':::: :

A. B. Galbraith Otto Shell Roland Lake Franklin Bascom J. W. Meyer Frank Loftis Imogene Schult Wm. Schult Amos Pratt Gladys yates Gerald Dewhirst Hugh Goodding Geo. D. Hooker

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ADMITTED

LODGE

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DATE OF DISCHARGE

Jan 1904!Lebanon · ,77 iSept., 1910. July 1906 1Potosi _ , 131 ',Sept., 1910. Feb 1905.Pride of the West 179 Oct., 1910. Dec .. 1905'IJoPlin 3351oct., 1910. April.. l(lOl Dexter 533 Nov., 1910. April.. 1904 Greenville 107 Nov., 1910. Jan 1904 Lebanon . . . .. 74 INov., 1910. Oct 1910lComposite ~ .. 369 NOV., 1910. _ 21~ Dec., 1910. Se,pt 1899,Good Hope MCh 190slwyaconda, O. E. S. Ch .. 200 Dec., 1900. Mch 1904 Galt ,423 Jan., 1911. Sept .. 1907 Montevalle 490 1Feb., 1911. Dcc 1910Miami \85IFeb., 1911. Oct 1904 Zalma 545 March, 1911. July 1906 Potosi '1131 March, 1911. Jan 1911 Barnes 116 June, 1911. Mch 1910 Ashlar 306 May, 1911. Dec 1908'Joplin 335 IMay , 1911, Sept 1903 1Caruthersville 461 June, 1911. Sept 1903,Caruthersville 461 June, 1911.. June .. 1902,Sampson 298 June, 1911. Jan 1899\Fulton 48 June, 1911. Sept .. 1905 Hazelwood 459 Aug., 1911. Sept .. 1903 Lodge of Truth 268 JulY, 1911. 64 IMay 1910 Gate City 522 jAu g ., 1911.

17 16 16 15 18 15 14 11 15 74 18 72 81 15 14 79 69 14 16 13 16 18 17 17

DEATHS SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. DAT:';; DEATH

NAME

Henry Eilers Nancy Swinney......•. Wm. T. Merrill. Phillip F. Hamilton Elizabeth S. Frame Geo. F .. Cope Mrs. Ellen J. Moore .

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Hettie Gale Henry W. Fowler Chas. H. Cottnam

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Sept., 1910. Sept., 1910. Oct., 1910. Nov., 1910. Jan., 1911. Jan., 1911. March, 1911. March, 1911. May, 1911. June, 1911. July, 1911. Aug., 1911.

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ROSTER MASONIC HOME FAMILY, SEPTEMBER

____ N_A_M_E_S_路

.,;-I_A_G_E_..,;-I_ADMITTED.

Amanda M. Roush .. Nannie J. Fuqua . Caroline Hueffel .. Annie A. Dubuque .. Jennie E. Cadle . Christine Burger .. Lillie A. Lindsey .. Eliza A. Robinson . Ferd. Droz ' . Rebecca Peterson .. Mattie J. Hobbs . David P. Watts .. Grace V. Moore . Helen Moffitt . William Moffitt . Harriett Sampey .. Finis S. Arnold . Jali A. Stearns . Elizabeth Koberly . Eliza A. Court : . Eliza J. Potter . Anna Eliza Lilly .. Charles Kuch .. Logan Hoover .. Clyde J llcob Hoover . Edna lzella Beck .. Murriel E. Beck . Anna ~. Gassette . Gladys 1\1. Goodding . Marcellus H. Bartlett. Eliza A. Bartlett .. Joseph Goodspeed .. Almira M. Davidson . Kate C. Lucky .. Elizabeth Woodring .. Theresa V. Woodring Rufus H. Woodring . Elizabeth J. Doty .. George C. Hampton . Thomas M. Decker .. " Eliza A. Smith . Elizabeth Jesse .. Ivan II. Baird : .. Mary Baird 路 .. James M. Olyde . John R. Culbertson . Rex Dewhirst .. Ruth Overton .. Cora L. Overton . Nelson J. Swayze .. Wm. H. Rl~hardson . Jessie E. A.ppleton . Anna A. Linn 00'" Eva K. Linn .. Frank L. TJinn .. William McK. Linn . Emma P. Smith .. Lawrence E. Lake .. Wm. B. McCalL .. Fred. Matlack .. Cornelia Matlack : .. Elizabeth Vancleve .. Mary E. Heburn .

72 27 75 72 83 95 18 81 77 75 74 79 13 13 12 65 84 73 74 76 75 77 78 16

17 12 75 18 87 82 23 77 76 16 14 13 16 14 15 64 84 14 13 79 85 13 16 14

77 78 78 15 14 ]2 9

64 12 72 15 13 83 62

Dec. March May May Aug. Dec. Jan. May Nov. March April April April July July Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Feb. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Dec. Dec. April Sept. Dec. Dec. Jan. ,Tan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. April Feb. April April May July July Aug. Jan. Sept. Sept. Sept. Jan. 路Jan. Jan. May May Mas May May July Feb. Feb. Feb. March April

1890 1894 1897 1897 1897 1898 1899 1899 1899 1900 1900 1900 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1902 1902 1902 1902 1902 1902 1902 1903 1903 1903 1903 1904 ]904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1904 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1902 1905 1905 1905 1907 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907

1, 1911.

LODGE.

Wilson, Shelbina, Beacon, Napthali, Friendship, Jefferson, Lodge defunct. Clarence, Pride of the West, Missouri, Irondale, Lathrop, Dexter, Savannah, Savannah.

RESIDENCE.

No. No. No. No. No. No.

191 228 3 25

89 43

Pocahontas. Shelbina. \ St. Louis. St. Louis. Chillicothe. Jefferson City,

...

No. 305 "c'i~~~;;~~:'" No. 179 St. Louis. No. 1 St. LOUis. No. 143 Irondale No. 506 Lathrop. No. 532 Dexter. No. 71 Savannah. ~o. 71 Savannah. ~olomon, No. 271 Springfield. Sedalia. No. 236 Sedalia. 'Fayette, No. 47 Fayette. Beacon, No. 3 St. Louis. Pride of the West, No. 179 St. Louis. Aurora. No. 267 St. Louis. Gate City, No. 522 Kansas City. Richmond, No, 57 Richmond. Star, No. 419 Taberville. Star, No. 419 Taberville. Venus Chapter, No. 153, 0, E, S, St. Lopis. Venus Chapter, No. 153, 0. E. S. St. Louis. Randolph Chapter, No, 150, O. E. S. Moberly. Lodg-e of Truth, No.2fi8 Atlanta. Kansas City, No. 220 Kansas City. Kansas City, No. 220 Kamas City. Gate City, No. 522 Kansas City. Belton. No. 450 Belton. McDonald, No. 324 Independence Weston, No. 53 Weston. Weston, No. 53 Weston. Weston, No. 53 Weston. Galt, No. 423 Wheeling. Pride of the West, No. 179 St. IJouis. Clifton, No. 463 Thayer. Tuscan Chapter, No, 58, O. E, S, St. Louis. Sturgeon. No. 174 Sturgeon. Marceline, No. 481 Marceline. ~larceline. No. 481 Marceline. Solomon, No. 271 Springfield, Bogard, No. 101 Bl)gard. Hazelwood, NO .. 459 Seymour. Missouri. No. 1 St. Louis. Missouri, No. 1 St. Louis. Rural. No. 316 Kansas City. Salisbury. No. 208 Salisbury. Anchor, No. 443 St. Louis .. Bellefontaine Chapter, No.59. O.E.S St. Louis. Bellefontaine Chapter, No.69. O.E. S St. Louis. Bellefontaine Chapter, No.59,O.B.S St. Louis. Bellefontaine Chapter, No.59, O.E.S St. Louis. Cosmos. No. 282 ~t. Louis. Potosi. No. 131 Potosi. Florence, No. 261 New Florence BellefontaineChapter. NO.59,0.E. i. St. Louis. Bellefontaine Chapter, No.59,O.E.S. ~t. Louis, Bellefontaine Chapter, No.59,O.E.S. St. Louis. Napthall, No. 25 St. Louis.

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FAMILy.-Continued.

NAMES.

Louisa J · Preston........ J. '1'. Wil Iiams ............. Chesley W illiams ........ Loreue \ \'illiams ....... Cornelia C. Jones........ Columbu sB. Hickam. Olivette Kershaw........ Violet K ershaw .......... Millette Kershaw ......... James H · Vance ......... Mary E. Goll ............. Wm.N.Y oungo ........... Harry W · Barr ........... Sarah W atson .............. Elizabeth A. Clark ..... Chas. F. Gilmore ......... Mary B. yake........ William C. Sizemore ... Howard Sizemore ..... Opal8iz emore ........... Phillipin e Doll ............ James L · Davis ............ Letitia M· Davis........... Sarah E · Harvey......... Diantha 1\1. Taylor .... Mary All n 'Vise........... Susan·I<: · Jamison ...... Thomas McNally ......... Harvey T . Smith ........ Mary J. Garrett........... Wm.A.D udgeon ....... l\'larY' P. Dung-eon...... Frank K ershaw........... Viola Ha rper .............. .John R. Fowkes ..... Catherin e Fowkes ..... Anthony McTeer ........ Vernie A · McTeer........ Rose Jon es ......... ·........ Martha H . Nelson ........ Vernon L. Norris ..... Mabel F leming ........... Jos. H. Fleming'......... Genevie ve Shepard .. Earl De Lacy ..... :....... Cary De Lacy ............. Edith D eLacy ........... William Shultz ... :...... Louis A · ·Wagner........ Maud R ial ................. ~~dwin Sanders .......... Curtis S andel's ........... Clarenc e Sanders ...... nco. D. Hooker ......... Ray~. ~Tilson ............ Phillip RtremmeI.. ... Robept E. Arthur ...... Mrs. AI' thur................ Missour i Hlack ......... Tho!;. A· Forrester..... Nellie R . Forrester ... . Eliza A · Thompson ... Luzan B ohannon ........ F. V.1\f eyer ............... _.-

[Sept.

J,ODGE~

82 16 15 11 69 77 12 10 9

84 S7 78 14 81 72 73 13 15 12 10 77 79 78 76 86 85 82 70 82

71 59

5 15 83 74 12 10 67

13 16 11 86 12 8 5 76 75 53 11 7 7 63 13 63 66 66 69 13 9 85

85 82

Sept. 1907 Sept. 1207 :Sept. 1907 Sept. 1907 Sept. 1907 Nov. 1907 Nov. 1907 Nov. 1907 Nov. 1907 •lan. 1905 Feb. 1908 Feb. 1908 Dec. 1907 March 1908 April 1908 March 1908 April 1908 April 1908 April 1908 April 1908 July 1908 July 1908 July 1~08 March 190R Sept. 1905 Sept. '1908 Sept. 1908 Sept. 1908 Sept. 1908 Dec. 1908 Jan. 1909 Jan. 1909 Jan. 1909 Jan. 1909 April 1909 April 1909 July 1909 July 1909 June 1909 July 1909 Sept. 1909 Rept. 1!l09 Sept. 1909 Rept. 1909 Nov. 1909 NI)V.

1909

Nov. 1909 Dec. 1909 Dec. 1909 Fpb. 1910 Feb. 1910 Feb. 1910 Feb. 1910 May HIlO May 1910 July 1910 Sept. 1910 S(~pt.

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Rept. Oct.

1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 191

Queen City, Four Mile, Four Mile, Four Mile, Wakenda. ( learmount, Forest Park, Forest Park, ForesLPark, Charity.

'1 1NO. 380 NTO. 212 No. 212

No 212 No. 5'2

l' o. ii07 1No.5ill No. 578 No. 578 No. 331

Key~tone,

Belton, Laclede. Columbia. Pillar Star, Rural, Gra.uite. Star of the West. Star of the West. Star of the We.st. Itaska. Chillicothe, Chillicothe, Cambridge, Warren, New Salem, Lexington, Beacon, ~olden,

1No. 2~3

No. 450 No. 83 No. 534 No. 79 No. 316 No. 272 No. 13:~ No. 133 No 133 No. 420 No. 333 No. 333 No. 63 No. 74 No. 270 No. 149 No. 3 No. 475 1No. 34 No. 47 No. 4i No. 353 No. 1 5 No. 19 No. 19 No. 296 No. 296

kESIDENCE.

Queen City. Caml·bell. Campbell. Campbell. Carrollton. Clearmount. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. :::It. Joseph . :::>t. Louis. Belton. Lebanon. Pacific. :o-;t. Louis. Kansas City, Sedalia. Ironton. Ironton. Irollton. St Louis. Chillicothe. Chillicothe. Slater. Keytesville. Willfipld. Lexington. St. Louis.GOlden City. Troy. Fayette. Fayette. St. Louis. :-:pringfield. Paris. Paris. Sparta. Sparta. Frederi ck town. .lamestown. Rt. Joseph. Dexter. Dexter.

Troy. Fayette, Fayette, Forest Park, United. Paris Union, Paris Union. Sp!trta. Sparta, Marcus, 1No. 110 MonitC'au, No. 29.') Radiant, No. 88 Dexter, No. 532 Oext('r, No. 532 United, No. 5 ~pringfi.eld. Hural, No. 316 Kansas City. Rural, No. 316 Kansas City. R.ural, No. 316 Kansas City. Itaska, No. 420 Rt. Louis. Mis!'1ouri. No. 1 Rt. Louis. Kansas City. No. 220 Kansas City. 1\it. Moriah. No. 40 St. Louis. Mt. Moriah, No. 40 Rt.·Louis. Mt. 1\1 oriah. No. 40 St.l.ouis. Gate City, No. 522' Kansas City" Bismarck, No. 41 Rismarck.· Reacon. No. 3 ·Rt. Louis. Hannibal, No.18R H:mnihaL Hannibal, No. 188 Hannibal. Rea{'on. No. 3 Rt. Louis. Maplewood, No. 566 Maplewood. Maplewood, No. 566 Maplewood. l"amaratin, No. 424 Ronne Terre. Laclede, No. 8a Lebanon. Geo. '\Vashington No. 9 St, Louis. -

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21 7 ROSTER OF HOME

NAMES.

AGE. \

ADMITTED.

FAMILY:-Continued. LODGE.

I·

RESIDEl'CE.

-'---------- ----'-

Edward Priee............ 13 Ethel Price...... 11 Pearl Price 11 ffi. S. Prong-u ,.......... 79 W. F. L' Hommedieu.. 81 1\1 arcellus B. Beach... 73 Wm. P. Knox............ 81 Wm. Horner ....... ..... 92 Mary J. We:ttherby... 82 Louis \V. Kuehner... 11 Ruth E. Kuehner ...... 10 Ethel M. Kuehner..... H Elmer H. Kuehner... 4 WIll. H. Maxwell........ 77 Mrs. C. R. Clark . Helen }<'. Anderson... 14 Mrs. S. E. Bell .. Mrs. A. B. EIIl1;lish.... 67 Abner 14~. Adair......... 78 Thos. Adams 68 John W. Schwaner.... 78 Jas. Ii',' Ravin ....... ...81 John Mc' ·ulloh........... 74 Mrs. John MC I ·ul1oh.. 7:i Silas K. Payne... ........ 78 Mrs. Nancy J. Payne 77 Wm. McCutcheon.... 72 Robt. J. Hill........... ..... 74

Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. N-ov. Dec. Feb. Jan. •Tan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb, Nov. Mch. Oct. April April April May

May June June June June June Aug.

1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911' 1910 1911 1910 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911 1911

Kansas Oity, Kansas City. Kansas City, Palestine. HuntSville. Gentryville. Tyro, Duncan, Shelbina, Cache, Cache. Cache, Cache, Linn,

No.220 No.220 No. 220 N .241 No. 30 No. 125 No. 12 No. 589 No. 228 No. 416 No. 416 No. 416 No. 416 No. 326 Golden Gate, Ch. 58, O. E. S. No 126 Seaman. New Salem, No. 270 Oecidental. No. 163 Agricola, No. 343 Union l'3tar, No. 124 Hemple, No. 37 Spring Creek, No. 97 Anchor, No. 443 Anchor, No. 443 Independence, No. 76 Independence. No. 76 Polar Star, No. 79 Farmington, No. 132

Kansas City: Kansas City. Kansas City. St. Charles. Huntsville. Gentryville. Caledonia. Uuncan. Shelbina. St. Louis . St. Louis. St. Louis St. Louis, Linn. Kansas City. Milan. New Salem. St. Louis. Petersburl1;. Union Star. Hemple. Edgar Sp'gs, St. Louis. St. Louis. Independe'ce Independe'ce. I St. Louis. Farminl1;ton. I

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[Sept.

MATRON'S LETTER TO GRAND LODGE. As this, the longest and hottest summer we have known during our Superintendence of the Home draws near the close, I am reminded that it yet holds for me the pleasure of writing my annual letter to you. Mr. Deane and I have just returned from a two weeks' vacation, the first we have had together in the four and a half years we have been here. It is needless to say we have enjoyed the unusual experience, got a broader view of our work looked at from a distance, and came home refreshed in mind and body for the problems which li~ before us in the readjustment of the departments of the Home, and the starting of our :q.ew Infirmary now approaching completion., Mrs. Downey and Mrs. Hancock managed things so nicely in, our . absence, and all our other helpers were so faithful to the trust reposed in them, that we have nearly lost the old, harassing feeling of being chained to our post with no possibility of a day's relaxation. In our trip around the State we met many Masons who were interested in our work here; a work they all rightly regard as their work also. At Joplin we visited the wonderful Crystal Cavern and are still enjoying its memory, from which is eliminated the cold an~ the fear that the shining, prismatic rocks might loosen their hold onnobody knows what-and come down on us, as a near-by mine had done for Clary a few days before. While visiting friends at Nevada we had the pleas\lre of a can upon our old friend Doctor Overholser, who has recently' ta~en charge of the State Hospital there. We noted many items in路 the management of this 'institution which will be of profit to us in our' new departments. On our journey we visited Jefferson City, where we found the people divided between their joy over the settlement of the Capitol rebuilding; and their an.xiety to secure the State highway through their town. We stopped a few days at Fulton, the seat of the oldest and largest of our four State Hospitals; the State School' for the Deaf and Dumb; two girl seminaries, and Westminster, the Presbyterian school for young men, to the presidency of which ~~r Masonic Brother and old-time friend, Rev. Charles Boving, of Hannibal, has recently been called. We met several members of the Lodge, among them Brother D. D. Ford, for many years the efficient Secretary, a

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fine, active old man, who in spite of his eighty-six years walked to the station to tell us good-bye. During our absence, our hearts were saddened by the news that Brother Fowler, one of the oldest and most beloved members of the Home, had been called by the grim messenger, Death, and had answer:.ed sweetly and cheerfully, as was his custom, "I am ready, lead the way." During the past year a larger. number than usual of our old people have died, but others have come to take their places and still others are waiting for vacancies in our ranks. Nearly ,all of the old people who have been taken out by their children or friends for summer visits have returned to the Home and are settling down to a comfortable winter, declaring there is no place like home. Much of this year's anxiety and work has been put upon the new Infirmary, which we hope will add to the comfort and happiness of our old people and enable us to take in many of the sick and helpless ones we have been unable to care for in the past. Our l.imited play-ground has caused our boys to turn upon them路 ,selves, as it were, ,and their innate desire for activity and amusement has "struck in," with a result that a room in our old basement has becom~ a very primitive and not always orderly worl,shop, where the jackknife and screwdriver have produced more marvels th!Ln have been dreamed of since the day of the log school house and puncheon desk. In the interval of these diversions they have found time to paint the stairways, sewing room and hall floors; .patch the plaster; wash tlie walls and carryon their usual round of household duties. . When the workmen on the new buildings have left unused or unusable material lying around, youthful genius has blossomed forth in a scenfc railway one day, a cathedral another, a flying Dutchman the next, and so' on through. the whole gamut of juvenile ways and means of breaking juvenile necks, with no accidents more serious than nail scratches and mashed fingers-thanks to the con路 stant watchfulness of older and more prudent eyes. Our girls, too, have been busy and happy all .through the vacation with their needlework, their music lessons, their housekeeping and their summer school. Several of them have proven their motherly qualities by taking charge of the departments of younger children while their governesses were a way on vacation, and all have been helpful and c~>llsiderate of each other and of the manage路 ment.

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'Many of.our boys and girls have reached the age )imit and gone out of the Home to take up life's burdens in 'earnest. It is. always an extra tug on our heartstrings when they have to go, and oh, how anxiously we are watching them begin the battle that each must fight by h~mself, with him~elf and for himself, and how earnestly we 'Pray that the Good Father may hold them tenderly in His care. Our friends have been kind to us in many ways during the past year. The A~visory Committee representing the O. E. S. of this State, in spite of the fact that they are marshaling all their forces to .furnish the new Infirmary, have made us several substantial gifts along the way. They have repapered the parlors, refinished the furniture, put in new blinds and lace curtains, given us new rugs' and runners for the nurseries anq a vacuum cleaner, which enables us to more nearly approach that state called "next to Qodliness," Many individual Chapters have sent us boxes, whose contents are noted in the Superintendent's report. The Christmas Committee has been most earnest in its efforts for the entertainment and cheer of the inmates of the Home. Success crowned their' efforts for the happiness of all on Christmas morning, Easter' morning and the Fourth of July. The boat excursion they gave the children and, the trolley ride they gave the old people, with the generous feast of good things on, each occasion, will long be remembered. On a sunny day in June, Webster Groves Chapter, O. E. S., sent special cars for us all, both old and young, and took us for an allday picnic in the woods at Meramec Highlands. Many have been our trips to the nearby moving picture shows, swimming pools and. park concerts, so that all work and no play has not made Jack a dull boy on this hill. In the spring, Tuscan Lodge invited all our youngsters to hear Thompson-Seton in his illustrated lecture on the' haUIits of wild animals. This treat resulted in the Boy Scout movement reaching us, as it has ali the rest of the English-speaking world. So our boys and girls have both been drilling most industriously to keep step in this special march' of time. But, in imagination, I hear our President, Mr. Allen, .reminding me that if I tell all that is in my heart to say about my' interesting family, there will be no room for a postscript, so I am going to stop right here and write again next year. Yours sincerely, DIXIE M. DEANE,

Appendix.

1911. ]

221

REPORT OF SECRETARY MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROM SEPTEMBER 1.. 1910, TO AUGUST 31, 1911. "A"-RECEIP~l'S GENERAL FUND. 1910. Amount. Date. It'l'om Receipt 36.00 Sept. Supt. Bornstein pension $ 108.57 .. Supt. i'efnnd on advance-for outing . .30 Use long distance phone , . 135.00 Interest Loan No. 16 ; . ~ Oct.. Per capita tax Grand Lodge . :n.391.70 Per capita tax Ararat Temple A. A. O. N. 1\1. S., Kansas 194.40 City . 35.37 Supt. sundry collections . 92.75 Interest, Loan No. 50 ' . 132.50 Interest, Loan No. 51 . 40.50 Interest; Loan No. 52 " . 150.00 Interest, Loan No. H5 . 35.50 Interest, Loan No. 48 . 187.5D Interest, Loan No.1 . 75.00 Interest, Loan i\'o. 13 ; . 45.50 Illtere:st, Loan No. 32 ' . 36.00 Supt. Bornstein pension . 36.00 Supt. 'rhompson pension . 105.40 Dec. Interest, Loan No. 45 . 30.00 Interest, Loan No. 45% . Per capita tax Grand Chapter O. K S ' . 3,159.15 9.35 Refund R. Loftis expense . 56.00 Interest, Loan No. 28 .

1nl.

Jan.

Feb.

Interest, Loan No. 42 Interest, Loan No. 15 Mrs. E. Silber, thro.ugh Anchor Lodge, No. 443 Supt. sale of sundries Refund from Hospital Construction Fund Refund from Hospital Construction Fund Interest, Loan No. 17 Interest, Loan No. 33 Supt. Bomstein pension Supt. Thompson pension

~~~~~~~t t~~~ ~~: ~;,:

Mal'.

AI~~'il

. . . . . " .. . . . .

::::::::::::::.: ::::::'. ::::: :::::::.

Interest, Loan No. 19 - Interest, Loan No. 43 Interest, Loan No. 36 Intel'est, Loan 1\'0. 14 · Interest, Loan No.· 44 : Interest, Loan No. 37 Interest, Loan No. 49 Interest, Loan No. 38 Interest, Loan No. 30 Interest, Loan No. 13 : Interest, Loan No. 29 Interest on daily balance Third National bank

. . . . . . . . . . .

~~i~~:~~~: t~:~ ~~: ~~::: ::::::::::::::::::::::': ::::::::

. Interest, Loan No. 48 Interest, Loan No. 50 Intel'est, Loan No. 51 Interest, Loan No. 52 Supt. ::'undry collections , Interest, Loan No. 53 Interest, Loan No. 38 IlLtere~t, Loan No. 45. , .. , Interest, Loan No. 45%

. . . . . . . . .

246.00 90.00 5.00 19.90 500.00 77.64 282.00 35.00 36.00 36.00 150.00 600.00 156.0u 274.50 450.00 162.00 276.00 150.00 270.00 132.60 324.00 75.00 205.20 44.05 420.00 150.00 30.00 105.00 150.00 135.00 22.85 98.00 8.60 105.00 30.00

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222

[Sept.

1911. Date.

M~~ June

From Receipt Amount. Interest. Loan No. 54 ............•............ , , ... , ,'$ 20.41 Refund Welle-Boetteler B. Co , , , .. , , , . 2.00 Band Committee ,Lodges , , , • . . . . •.. . . 3.62 Supt. Thompson pension ...........•............ , , 36.00 C. B. McCormick donation , ,, .. 12.1~ Account fire loss-Citizens Insurance Co., $15.19; Hartford B'ire Insurance Co., $15.19, $5.07; American Central, $10.12; N. Y. Underwriters, $10.12; Phoenix, $10,12; Niagara, $5.07; Continental, $10.13 ; Royal, $10.13; Spring- I field, $10.12; Northern, $10.13; British American, $5.07; Home of N. Y., $5.07; Orient, $5.07; N. British, $7.09. , .• , 133.6fl Success Chapter, No. &7, O. E. S , .. 15.00 Supt. sundry collections ,., . 27.02 Per capita tax Grand Lodge ,,, , , .. 12.75 Interest, Loan No. 15, •... ,., ...................•.. , . 90.00 Interest, Loan No. 40, ...•... " ,. , , . 120.00 Interest, Loan Ko. 8, , , . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 252.00 Interest daily balances '.rhird National Bank , . 24.54 Supt. Bornstein pension , . 36.00 Supt. Thompson pension . 36.00 Interest daily balances Wells Banking Co ' :. 661.49

Receipts during the year ~ Balance on hand September I, 1910 .. , Total

, .. $49,426.50 15,417.77 , .. ,

$64,844.27

"B"-RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED. Per capita tax Grand Lodge A. F. and A. '1\1., Grand Chapter O. K S. and Ararat Temple, A. A. O. N M. S : $40,758.00 Pensions from members of Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288.00 Refunded 831.25 Collections by Supt. . ..••................. ,...... 105.14 Donations , ",... 35.77 Interest on Loans......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G,677.9G Interest on daily balances Third Xational B!:.uk '" ,. ... . 68.5!3 Use of phone " , .30 Interest on daily balances Wells Banking Co , .. , . . . . 661.49 O. K.

$49,426.50 Examined September 9, 1911. J. PERCIVAL SMITH, C. P. A. "C"-GENERAL FUKD.

DISBURSEMENTS CLASSIFIED. ~leats, grocerIes and provisions: , , ,., $12,816.10 Dry goods, clothing and shoes : , . . .. 2,762.53 li'uel, light and ice " 3.121.60 M:edica I supplies, surgeon, dentist, optician, barber, chiropodist. . . . . 936.95 Laundry , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,lR9.16 \Vages 5,948.10 Salal'ies ,......................... 3,000.00 Flardware, plumbing llnJ repairs...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 943.95 Telephone , ,..................................... 187.79 Current expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 475.00 DIrectors' expense .. ~ .. , .•... , , , .. , . . . . . . . . .. 1,211.85 Account hospital ;................................. 500.00 Improvements , , 430.00 Supplies, $256.40, $81.27, $54.00 :........................ 391.67 Refund to Advisory Board .•........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00 Water license to November 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171.00 Legal Expenses W. K. Spinney.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 Furnishings, $154,67,' $11.60 : '.' 166.27 Examination of books , " 40.00

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223

gr~n.ting,

stationery and postage · $ IUltlon fees ,.................................. Prem!um on ~urety bonds Premium on Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rxpense R. Loftis to Joplin :......................... Boiler inspector .T. L. Kirkenooll "........ Plants Rent safe deposit box ,.. :..................... Card system '............. Telegrams, expressage and petty 'expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certificate account........................................... Paid to members of the Home .' '.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expeuse Superintenden t to Grand Chapter.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gxpc?se corner-stone layinK................................... Hepllirs account fire , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent, vacation expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

198.03 113.25 215.49 337.50 9.35 5.00 450.00' 16.50 7.50 100.00 46.91 468.17 20.00 21.50 171.90 133.69 142.94

• "Total ' $36,714.70 Note,-Of the $36,714.85 disbursed as shown above, $645.04 was refunded, making the net expenditure for the year ending August 31, 1911, $36,069.81. "D"-GE~ERAL FUND.

STA']'E~1Et\T BY

Net balance, September 1,1910 Receipts for the year "B' 1;'otal

TO'l'ALS.

$Hi,417.77 4n,426.GO

$64,844.27

Disbursementl; "C" .', ', $36,714.70 Balance August 31, 1911 .....................................• 28,129.57 Balance reported by Treasurer $28,563,04 Less outstanding checl;:s" 4.80 ~ $ No. 2458 No. 2618 . 2.48 No. 2621.· . 61.85 No. 2627 . 10.90 12,88 No. 2638 '" , . ~o. 2655 . bO.56 No. 2656 ; . 125.00 No. 2657 . 40.00 No. 2658 : . 50.00 No. 2659 ' . 75.00 '.rota'l outstanding

433.47

Balance available funds $28,129.57 O. K. Examined September 9, 1911. J. PERCIVAl.. SMITH, C. P. A. "E" RECEIPTS. HOSPITAl, CONSTRUC'l'ION FUND. Amount collected to September 1, 1910 .... $14,625.09 ,Amount interest on daily balance to September 1, 1910 .•................ , ..

Balance on hand September 1, 1910 ... Since received from Grand Secretary and deposited1910. September ,., , , $2,949.64 October , ' 6,581.66 Xovember

.. 1,647.85

December. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

533.67

$14.,625.09 57.01 $14,682.10

Appendix.

224 1911. January li'ebruary Mardl April May . June JUly August

[Sept.

$1,143.9Q 1,540.0;) 2,824.83 1,362.84 3,768,20 1:l,~~~.67

6,3:-13.74 ~,176.34

Total pa'yments on subscriptions for year ..

$40,691.69

Total subscriptions collected . Interest on daily balances for year ending August 31, 1911 .

$55,316.78

$40,691.69

391.G8

Total "F" DISRURSElIfENTS. HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. Check 1\0. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Check No. Cherk No. Check ::\0. Check No. Clieck No. Check No. Checl{ No

1, Refund to General Fund Architects, first payment : $ 500.00 2, Refund to General Fund Sundry expeuse . 77.64 3, Paid 11'. C. Ronsack, Architect, two payments . 1,mm.OO 15.00 4, .1. F. Dodds, survey . 5, Pitzman Co., survey . 15.00 6, W. 1\1. Sutherland, B. & C. Co., first payment . 1,284.00 7, vr. !\1. Sutherland, B. & C. Coo, second paynlent . 1,854.40 8. W. M. Sut.herland, B. & C.. Co., third payment . 4,:WO.OO D, W. M. Sut.herland ll. & C. Co., fourth payment . 2,500.00 \~. llonsack, Architect, third 10, F payment . 500.00 . 550.00 11, Elliot & Barry Engraving Co 12, Yf. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., first paymen t, po,ver hOURc . 3,100.00 13, W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., fifth payment . 3,000.0('1 14, W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., sixth payment. . 11,000.00 15, Graner Mchy. Cntg. Co., power house .. 90.00 16, F; C. Bonsack. Architeet, fourth pay500.00 ment . 17, W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., seventh payment ......................â&#x20AC;˘. 8,000.00 18, John O'Brien Boiler Co., first payment; 2,117.50

Total disbursements

$40,702.54 $15.062.93

Balance "G" HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND.

S'rATEMENT BY TOTALS. ReceiptsCollection on subscriptions $55,316.78 , Interest on daily balances ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 448.69 'l'otal

I -

:j)55,765.47

Appertdix.

1911.]

Disbursemen tsFor main building (.; $31,838.40 For power house................................. 5,857.50 H'or architect.................................... ~,~~~.OO l~'or sundries..................................... 1U7.64 Total

disbursements

Balance on hand

$40,702.54

$15,062.93

Treasurer's balance :j;16,O~5.43 Add amount received by Secretary, August 31. .. • . . . . 1,095.00 '.rotal

$17, I~O.43

Less check No. 16, outstanding......... . . . . . .. . . . . . Net available funds

2,117.50

$15,062.93

"H"

total sUbscriptions reported to Grand Secretar:r to September 1 $78,466.29 Amount collected 55,:n6.7l:l $~a,14~.51

Amount unpaid Fraternally submitted, To E. F. ALLEN, President, Masonic Home.

ALFRED H. WHITE, Secretary.

O. K. Examined September 9. 1911. J. PERCIVAL SMITH, C. P. A.

REPORT OF CAMPBELL WELLs, TREASURER OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROil1 SEPTE;\IBER 1, 1910, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 11:111. RECEIPTS. 1910. Sept. 1. " 3. 15. Oct. 4. 4. 14. 14. 14. 31. 31. 31. 31. 31. Nov. 4. 11. 28. Dec. 2. 2. 15. 19. 28.

Balan~e in '.rreasury ' $1.6,217.88 Interest one year, Loan No. 16 '.......... 135.00 Cash from Secl·etary............................ 144.57 Cash. from Secretary............................ .30 Grand Lodge per capita tax., 37,391.70 ,Interest six months, Loan No. 13................. 75.00 Ararat Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., per capita tax. . . . 194.40 Cash from Secretary............................ 35.37 Fractional interest, Loan No. flO................. 92.75 Fractional interest, Loan No. 51................. 132.50 Fractional interest, Loan No. 52................. 40.50 Interest six months, Loan No. 35 ,...... 150.00 Interest six months, Loan ~o. 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50 ' Interest six months. Loan No.1........... . . . . . . . 187.50 Interest one year, Loan No. 32 . .'................ 45.50 Cash from Secretary............................ 72.00 Interest six months, Loan No. 45%........... ..... 30.00 Interest six months, Loan No. 45. I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 105.40 O. E. S. per capita tax., ,........ 3,159.15 Cash from Secretary.:.......................... 9.35 Interest one year, Loan No. 28.................. 56.00

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.Tan. 2. '1'0 Interest one year, Loan No. 42 $ 1911. Interest six months, Loan No. <1:> ...............• 5. Refund from Hospital Fund . 16. Refund fl'om Hospital l.'und .................•.•• 16. Interest one year, Loan No. 17 '., . 18. Interest 9Y2 months, Loan No. 33 . 23. Cash fl'om Secretary . 25. Cash from Secretary . Feb. 20. Cash from Secretary . 24. Interest one year, Loan No.2 . 25.· Interest one year, Loan No. 47 . 25. Interest one year, Loan No. 19 . 28. 28. Interest one year, Loan No. 43 . Interest one year, Loan No. 36 " . Mch. 1.. 2. Interest one year, Loan No. 14 '" 2. Interest one year, Loan No. 44 .. 4. Interest one year, Loan No. 37 . Interest one year, Loan No. 49 . 9. Interest one ·yeal·, Loan No. 38 . 11. Interest one year, Loan No. 30 . 20. Interest daily balances, Third National Bank, St. 21. Louis . 21. Interest six mon.ths, Loan No. 13 . Interest one year, Loan No. 29 . 21. Api'i! 3. Interest one year, Loan No. 39 . Interest six months, Loan No. 35 . " 8. 8; Interest six months, Loan No. 48 . 8. Interest six months, Loan No. 50 , 8. Interest six months, LoantNo. 51. ; 8. Intere::;t six months, Loan No. 52 , '" 8. Interest six months, Loan No. 53, fractional . 17. Cash from Secretary . 22. Balance interest, Loan No. 38 . Interest six months, Loan No. 45 . M~! 1. Inte!'est six tPonths, Loan No. 45 and 45% . 1. June 2. Interest six months, Loan No. 54, fractional . Cash fl'om Secretary . 30. Interest six months, Loan No. 15 . JU,I.y 2. Interest one year, Loan No. 40 . 5. 5. Interest one year, Loan No.8, l\i. Goodman . 10. Cash from Secretary . 12. Cash from S~ch?tary . 22. Cash from Secretary . Cash from Secretary . 26. Aug. 4. Interest daily. balances, '1'hird National Bank, St. Louis . 19. Cash from Secretary . 31. In terest daily balances .

246.00 90.00 500.00 77.64 282.00 35.0024.9036.00 36.00 150.00 600.00' 156.00 274.50 450.00 162.00· 276.00 150.00. 270.00 132.60 324.00 44.05. 75.00. 205.20420.00 150.00 30.00 105.00' 150.00 135.00· 98.00 22.85 8.60 105.00' 30.00 20,41 133.69 90.00 120.00' 252.00 53.77 27.02 12.75 15.0024.54 72.00 661.49

DISBD RSEMENTS. By amount paid out on warrants to date as pel' numbered vouchers herewith submitted and listed $31,081.R4 1911 Sept. 1. Balance In treasury '. . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. 28.563.04 Total

$65.644.38.

Fratel'l1ally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, To g'l'HELBERT 1<'. ALLEN, Treasurer. Presll1ent of the Masonic Home. O. K. Examined September 9, 1911. .J. PERCIVAL SMITH, C. P. A ..

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227

MASONIC HOSPITAL CONSTRUC nON FUND. 1910. Sept. 1. ,. 2. 2. 2. 15. Hi. 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. 19. 19. Oct. 1.

1. 6.'

14.. 14. 15. 19. 20. 21.

Nov.

Dec.

24. 26. 27. 31. 5. U. 28.. 28. 30. 30. 2. 15. 19. 19. 21.

1911.

Jan.

Feb.

Mar.

3. 7. 7. 12. 25. 27. rio 10. 10. 13. 20. 20. 24. 27. 1. 13. 13. 21.

21. 23. 23. 23. 24. 24. 28. 29. 31. 3. 8.

17. 17.

To Balance In Treasury ..........................•• $13,266.79 To Cash from Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 . ' " . .. .. .. ...................... · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . .. .................. · . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ..... · " . .. .. . '" ............................ .. ..... ....................... ·.... ....................... · ., '" .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .......................... .. ·." , . . .. .. . .. · ., . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. · ' , .. . . .............. · " . .. ....... ............................ · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. ·........................... ............. ·........................... · '. . .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . .. · . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. ·. .......................... ............................ ............................ ............ . "...... ....... ....................•

.,.

741.99 600.82 130.00 524.00 275.00 483.33 383.00 105.00 66.00 132.99 121.!:l9/ 414.83 313.50 215.83 5,000.00 426.30 264.00 143.33 110.00 69.00 101.20 140.00 26.00 30.00 56.00 60.00 55.50 ·13B.OO 454.35 230.00 690.00 20.00 16.00 84.00 60.00 27.00 346.67 100.40 441.00 1Olr.00 45.00 151.50 301.00 205.00 25.00 30.00 50.00 189.85 217.50 268.00 555.00 90.00 125.00 330.00 258.33 10.00 515.00 265.00 104.00 151.50 231.00 250.00 305.00 190.00 50.00 418.00 42.00

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Appendix. 1911. April 17. TO" Cash from Secreta ry " 17. 19. 19. 24. 24. M~! 4. 4. 5. 8. 10. 12.

17.

June "

17. 20. 2. 24. 31. 2. 3. 10. 10. 12. 12. 14. 15. 17. 17. 21. 26. 3. 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. 13. 13. 17.

17.

20. 22. 27. 27. 28. 29. 2. 2. 4.

11. 11. 14.

17. 19. 24. 28. 31.

lnter~st o~ daily balance~" ~: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

101.00 165.0lJ 35.00 25.00 45.00 30.00 118.50 333.:H 62.0U 31.01) 44.00

1l9.4~

50.00 430.00 390.85 329.16 1,027.25 678.85 605.67 5,172.50 40.00 1.061.35 330.50 249.65 245.00 170.50 96.00 93.00 156.00 1,045.83 1,168.34 83.33 252.00 404.50 307.00 256.50 692.66 219.50 299.50 325.00 551.50 1,003.00 288.50 570.25 530.01 68.33 193.16 289.00 451.84 141.00 67.50 115.00 121.50 74.50 30.00 80.00 391.68

DISBURSEMENTS. By warrants paid out to date as per Dumbered vouchers herewith submItted and listed ' $38,585.04 1911. Sept. 1. By balance " . .. .. . . .. . .. . . 16.085.43 Total

$54,670.47 Fraternally submitted. . CAMPBELL WF,LLS, To ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, Treasurer. President or the Masonic Home. Examined, found correct, Sept. 9, 1911. J. PERCIVAL SMITH, C. P. A.

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229

WELLS BANKING COMPANY, PLATTE CITY, Mo., September 1, 1911. Mr. Ethelbert F. Allen, President Masonic Home, Kansas Gity, Mo.: DEAR SIR-This is to certify that the "Masonic Hom~ of Missouri" has to its credit in this bank the sum of $28,563.04 and the "Masonic Hospital Constr:uction Fund" has to its credit the sum of $16,085.43. Very truly yours, W. S. WELLS, President.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS. Statement of Securities belonging- to the Endowment Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri, Sept~mber I, 1911. Notes secured by real estate, first mortgage, siX; per cent. $120,125.00 in Third National Banl{, St. Louis, Mo ,. ....... 1,128.~9

Ca~h

Total

$121,253.49

'I'hese securities belong to the Endowment Fund as follows:路 Knight Templar Endowment Fund .Tames L. Kirkendall Endowment Fund '1'. W. Higgins Endowment li'und Masonic Home Certificate F;ndowmcnt Fund James W. Harrison Endowment Fund W. H. Smith Endowment Fund Sarah n. Coffman Endowment Fund General Endowment Fund Total

$ 85,114.00

. . . . . . ' .

13,150.00 5,000.00 1,117.60 1,600.00 11,730.00 465.89 53,076.00 $121,253.49

All of thc above securities are kept by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund In the safe deposit box in St. Louis, Mo., rented by the Masonic Home, access to which can be ,had only by the presence of two or more of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund, or one of said Trustees accompanied by the President or Secretary of the Masonic Home, Ol' by one of said Trustees accompanied by one or more members of the Finance Committee of the Masonic Home. 1'he total amount of. the Endowment Funds is the same as that"reported one year ago, with the addition of the One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) which came from the M. D. Lewis estate. '.rhe cash on hand is deposited in the Third National Bank of St. Louis, Mo., to the credit of the "Masonic Home Endowment Fund," drawing two PCl' cent interest on daily balances, said interest being paid to the Treasurer of the Masonic Home. . Fraternally submtited, CAMPBELL WBLLS, Treasurer of Trustees of the Endowment Fund Masonic Home. To ETHELBERT F. ALI"EN, President of the Masonic Home.

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Appe路;tdix.

REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE. 'Fo the Boat"d of Directors of the Masonic Home:

Your Finance Committee has the honor to submit the following report: On Wednesday, the sixth day of September, 1911, your Committee with Brother Sol. E. Waggoner, President of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund, and Campbell Wells, Treasurer, proceeded to the safety vaults of the Mississippi Valley 'l'rust Company in St. Louis where the securities of the !i'und are kept. We took from out of the vault, the various papers. contained in it and examined them. We found thirty loans ranging from $800.00, 'the lowest, to -$10,000.00, the highest. These loans are all evidenced by notes' secured by first deeds of trust on approved real estate, the title to which In every instance was, by accompanying certificates, shown to be the borrower. . These thirty loans aggregate the principal of $127,275.00. On some of them partial payments has been'made, aggregating the sum of $7,150.00. The accrued interest has been paid. . The total sums of the principal of these loans is $120,125.00. In addition to the loans, the accoUlH of Fund with Third National Bank of St. Louis' shows a balance in its favor on that day of $1,128.49. These figures show the total amount of Endowment Fund is the sum of $121,253.49. It appears that the investment of the Fund has been conducted in a proper manner. \Ve congratulate the Home and the Fraternity on the excellent condition in which we found it. September 6, 1911. Fraternally submitted GEO. L. HASSET.I', Chairman of the Committee,

A. C. ROBINSON, JACOB LAMPERT, M embers of the Committee.

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23 J

LIST OF SECURITIES BELONGING TO THE MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND, SEPTEMBER 1, 1911. No. 2. 8. 10. 14.

James Mollie W. E. A. H.

. . .

Amount. 2,500.00 4,200.00 4,250.00 3,000.00

15. 16. 17.

F. P. Walsh . C. E. Roberts .•.••• Chester Naylor ....

3,000.00 2,250.00 5,000.00

19.

E. A. Scott ...•... :

4,000.00

28. 29.

David C. Clark Daniel Brown

. .

800.00 5,000.00

30.

N. F. R. Stubbs.·....

5,500.00

35. 36. 37.

Margaret Fellows . George R. Coon . J. J. Stuckey .....•

5,000.00 7,500.00 3,000.00

39. 40. 42.

Ira Taylor Charles Starlin W. A. POI·ter

. . .

7,000.00 2,000.00 5,100.00

43. E. T. Willhoite ..... 44. Noah Miller .......• 45. Patrick Mallon ..... 45¥2. " 47. Walter Clements . 48. Margaret Fellows . 49. John Gragg . 50. W. R. Cockefair . 51.

4,575.00 4,600.00 3,500.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 4,500.00 3,500.00 5,000.00 4,500.00 4,000.0:)

Name. Frazier Goodman Day Brewer

52.

53. 54. 55.

John F. Reeder ....• Warren MitchelL ...

Total Credits

~,500.00

9,500.00 $127,275.00 7,150.00

Net amount. $120,125.00 Cash in Third Kat. Bank. 1,128.49 Total Endow. Fund .. $121,253.49

Int. paid to February 29, 1911. JUly 12, 1911. August 21, 1910. March 1, 1911. Credit $200.00 March 1, 1907; $100.00 November 1, 1907 ; $100.00 March 1, 1911. June 12, 1911. August 8, 1911. January 21, 1911. Credit $300.00 ffanuary 21, 1905; $500.00 August 11, 1911. March 2, 1911. Credit $1,400.00 March 2, 1909. October 8, 1910. March 19, 1911. Credit $400.00 October 20, 1909 ; $1,000.00 Der:ember 6, 1909; $150.00 June 4, uno; $400.00 January 23, 1911. March 20, 1911. Credit $100.00 March 20, 1909; $500.00 March 20, 1911. April 7, 1911. March 1, 1911. March 2, 1911. Credit $500.00 March 2, 1909. March 4, 1911. .Tune 22, 1911. January 4, 1911. Credit $1,000.00 January 4, 1910; $500.00 January 4, 1911. February 1, 1911. March 3, 1911. April 20, 1911. April 20, 1911. March 2, 1911. April 7, 1911. March 12, 1911. April 4, 1911. April 4, 1911. April 4, 1911. April 4, 1911. May 1, 1911. April 20, 1911. .

7,150.00

Certified "0. K,.' D. A. P. COOKE, Assistant Cashier.

The above Secmities were examined this day in company with Messrs. Sol. K Waggoner, Campbell Wells,' Trustees; Geo. L. Hassett, A. C. Robinson and .Tarob Lampert, Acting Finance Committee, with the exception i)f Nos. 10 and 14, which were quite recently sent to Campbell Wells to be renewed or paid, and then replaced in the Mississippi Valley Tl'Ust Company Vault in the safe deposit box. St. Louis, September 6, 1911. J PERCIVAL SMITH, C. P. A.

[Sept.

AppendiJ:.

ST. LOUIS, September 13, 1911. M,.. Sol. E. lfaglJolwl', Chairman Finance Committee, Masonic Home souri:

of Mis-

DEAR SIR A:-<D BIWTHER-Having made an examination of the books, papel'S and report of th"e Secr'etary, and of the report of the Treusurer of the :Masonic Home fOI' the year ending August 31, 1911, I havc the honor of reporting that I find them correct and submit the following synopsis of them: The Secretary reports receipts: Per Capita Tax; Gr'and Lodge of Missouri $37,404.45 Order of the Eastern Star.................................... 3,159.1;) A. A. O. !Ii. 1\'1. S................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19;.40 Interest on Loans l' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . luteresf ou Daily Balallces in Banks.......................... Pensions from Inmates of Home :............. Advances to Hospital Construction Fund retul'Dcd............... Other advances refunded..................................... Collections and Donations....................................

$40,758.00 . 6,677.96 730.08 288.00 _ 577.64 253.61 141.21

Total receipts for year September 1, 1910. Balanc-e

$49,42G.50 J5,417.77

Grand TotaL Warrants drawn; Distribution itemi;l;ed in Secretary's Report.

$64,l:!44.~7

August 31, 1911.

$28,129.57

Balance available

3G.714.70

The aboYc collections have been properly turned over to the Treasurer, and duly acknowledged by 11im; the warrants bear the endorscments of the parties in whose favoi' they al'e drawn, and. bills for the same l'eguJarly approved are on file with the papers. Of the Hospital Construction Fund returned $77.64 was -advanced prior to September 1, 1910. Thc Treasurcr reports: Septcmber 1, 1910. Balance on hand August 31, 1911. Heceived from Secrctary

$16,217.88 49,426.50

Total Disbursed: Warrants outstanding September 1, 1910 Accepted dul'ing year

$65,644.38 $

800.11

37,(lS1.34

36,281.~3

Balance August 31, 1911. , $28,5.63.04 Warrants drawn by the Secretary, as above $36,714.70 Warrants paId by Treasurer, as above.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~6,281.23 Difference

433.47

Warrants outstanding; not presented for payment: No. 2656 $125.00 No. 2458 $ 4.80 No. 2657................. 40.00 !lio. 2618................. 2.48 No. 2621................. 61.8:> No. 2658................. f\O.OU No. 2627................. 10.90 No. 2659................. .;:;.00 No. 26:18................. ] 2.88 Xo. 2655................. 50.56 Total $433.47 Warrant No. 2458 is still in the hands of the Secretary, the party in whose favor it is drawn not having yet called lor it; the others 'are all of recent date. Ba lance in Bank as pel' Treasurer's report. . . . . . . . . . . . $28,J63.04 Wal'l'ants outstanding. as above $ 433.47路 Available cash on hand as per report of the Secretary .. 28,129.57 128,::163.04

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HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. Tb~

.3ecreta ry reports:

Recei'pts from all source". Forty-one thousand and eighty-three dollars and th irty-seven cents ($41,08:l.37), all of which has been acknowledged by the Tl'easurer, with exception' of $1,095.00 deposited by the Secretary in the Third National Bank of St. Louis on August 31, 1911, and which was, however, acknowledgf'u by the '.rreasnrer under date of September 4, 1911, and consequen tly wlIi nos appear in his report. Balance in fund, September 1, 1910 ...............•........... :$14,682.10 Receipts as above............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41,(183.37 Total

$55,765.4 7

Disbursed: Warrants No.1 to 1'8 ..........................•... 40,702.5';' Available August 31, 1911.

$15,062.93

All of the warrants bea I' the endorsements of the persons in whose favor they are drawn, and appropriate vouchers for the issuance of said warrants are 011 file with the papers of the Home. . Tile Treasurer ['eports: September 1, 1910. Balance on hand $13.266.79 September 3. ]£HO. Collection reported by Secretary August 30, 1910 1,415.31 August 31, Hnl. Received from secretary to date 39,988.57 Total

$54,{:;70.47

Paid warrants No.1 to No. 17 ...............................• 38,585.04 Balance in bank August 31, 1911 $16,085.43 Add. Collected by Secretary. August 31, Un1, acknowledged by 'Treasurer, September 4, 1911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.095.00 Deduct.

$17,180.43 Warrant No. 18, issued by Secretary not presented for payment ...........................•............ $ 2,117.50

Available fund as pel' Secretary's report.

$15,062.93

The Tl'easurer flubmits a letter signed by Mr. ,W. S. Wells, Presld,~nt of the Wells Bunking Company of Platte City, stating that the balances to the credit 'of the Masonic Home of Missouri, on the booli:s of the bank at the close of business on the 31st of August, 1911, are: General Fund, $~8,563.04 ; Hospital Construction Fund, $16,085.43; the same being the amounts shown by the reports of the Treasurer as above stateq. On the sixth of September I accompanied Mr. Sol. E. Waggoner and other members of the Trustees and Finance Committee, to the vaults of the Mississippi Valley 'rTust Co., and assisted in the examination of the securities belonging to the Endowment Fund, and found them to consist of item!> amounting to a net face value of one hundred and twenty thousand one hundl'ed and twenty-five dollars, as per itemized statement attached; there Is also on deposit in the Third National Bank, eleven hundred and twenty·eight dollal's and forty-nille cents, certified to as correct by Mr. D. A. P. Cooke, Assistant Cashier of said. Bank; making the entire amount of $121,253.49 ill this fund. . All of which is fraternally submitted, J. PERCIVAL SMITH, Certified PubUc Accountant.

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234

DISTRICTS

A~D

[Sept.

D. D. GRAND MASTERS.

GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF Col

LODGES ACCORDING TO . DISTRICTS. FIRST DISTRICT. JOHN M. DORAN, D. D. G. M., MEMPHIS. County.

Clark do : do do do do do Scotland...... do do Schuyler do do do

No.

167 180 290 318 362 436 588 16 72 572 244

259 380 427

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Revere Des Moines Fairmount ; Eldorado Hiram Gothic St. Francisville Memphis Gorin Rutledge Middle Fabius Lodge of Love Queen City Glenwood :.~

Revere. Athens. Wyaconda. Luray. Kahoka. Alexandria. '" ..St. Francisville. Memphis. Gorin. Rutledge. Downing. Lancaster. Queen City. Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. EDWARD HIGBEE, D. D. G. M., KIRKSVILLE.

Adair do路 do do Knox do do do do

105 319 366 583 6 168 181 291 414

Kirksville Paulville Adair Novinger Ark Colony Novelty Edina Greensburg

Kirksville. Brashear. Kirksville. Novinger. Newark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg.

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THIRD DISTRICT. JOHN C. SENATE, MILAN.

OJunty.

No.

Sullivan do do do do do .. do

Name of Lodge. .

Hartford .. ~ 206 I Somer8et 210 Unionville.: 394 Lucerne

Putnam do do do

171

;.~

:........... 32 Humphreys 126 Seaman 159 Green City 190 Putnam 349 Pollock . 389 Arcana 540 'iVinigan

Location.

Hartford. Powersville. Unionville. Lucerne. Humphreys. Milan. Green City. :Newtown. Pollock. Harris. 'iVinigan.

FOURTH DISTRICT. D. M. FOSTER. D. D. G. M.â&#x20AC;˘ MERCER.

GrUIldy do do , -do Mercer do do

111 Trenton Laredo Galt 524 Spickardsville 253 423

:.. 35 Mercer 258 Ravanna 616 Marion

Trenton. Laredo. Galt. Spickard Princeton. Ravanna. Mercer.

FU-'TH DISTRICT. T. A. DUNN, D. D. G. M., BETHANY.

Harrison do do do do do ;

:.......

97 128

257 328, 395

556

Betha.ny Lorrame Lodge of Light Cainesville Hatfield Prairie

B~!hany.

Rldgeway. Eagleville. Cainesville. Hatfield. Gilman City.

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[Sept.

SIXTH DISTRICT. JOSE.PH E. DAVIDSON, D. D.G. M., ALBANY. Coumy.

No.

Gentry........................... do do d.o do do do do

Location.

Name of Lodge.

21 Havana 109 . Stanberry 125 Gentryville 127 Athens 252 Alanthus

McFall. Stanberry. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. · King City. Berlin. Darlington.

377

Ancient Craft Berlin 447 Jacoby

378

Worth............................ 66 Grant City 88 Deflance do do 198 Allensville 321 Jonathan do

Grant City. : Sheridan. Allendale. Denver.

SEVENTH DISTRICT. HARRY 1\1. IRWIN, D. D. G. M.• MARYVILLE.

Nodaway....................... do do do do do : do . do do do do do do do

50 165 196 20] 28U 301 329 442 465 470 472 474 507 511

Xenia Maryville QuitIi1an Ravenwood Graham 'Vhite Hall Kennedy Burlington Gaynor City Nodaway Pickering Guilford Clearmont.. Skidmore

Hopkins. Maryville. Quitman. Ravenwood. Graham. Barnard. Elmo. Burlington Junct . Parnell. Maryville. Pickering. Guilford. Clearmont. Skidmore.

EIGHTH DISTIUCT. _,

Atchison do do do

H. S. 'l'EARE, D. D. G. M., FOREST CITY .

North Star 200 Sonora 358 North-vVest 483 Fairfax 157

Rockport. Watson. Tarkio. Fairfax.

1911. ]

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Eighth Di,~trict Continued.] County.

No.

Holt do do : do do

112 139 214 294 606

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Maitland Oregon Forest City Mound City Craig

Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. Mound City. Craig.

NINTH DISTRICT. W. H. UTZ. D. D. G. M .â&#x20AC;˘ ST. JOSh;pII.

Andrew........................ do do do do do do Buchan':tn do do do do do do ~ do do

71 138 162 248 404 413 600 10 22 78 150 189 238 331 376 508

Savannah Lincoln Whitesville Rochester Rosendale Valley Cosby Agency : Wellington St. Joseph : Birming Zeredatha Rushville Charity King Hill.. Saxton

Savannah. Fillmore. Whitesville. Helena. : Rosendale. Bolckow. Cosby. Agency. De Kalb. St. Joseph. : Faucett. St. Joseph. Rushville. St. Joseph. So. St. Joseph. Saxton.

TENTH DISTRICT. TROS. D. WILLIAMS, D. D. G. M., MAYSVILLE.

De Kalb do do do do do Daviess. do do do do do do

124 : 235 308 317 454 559 15 65 106 285 488 500 564

Union Star Union Star. Weatherby Weatherby. Parrott............... .. l\~aysville. Osborn Osborn. ContinentaL Stewartsville. Clarksdale Clarksdale. Western Star Winston. Pattonsburg Pattonsburg. Gallatin Gallatin. Earl Coffeysburg. Lock Spring Lock Spring. Jameson J arneson. Jamesport.. Jamesport.

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ELEVENTH DISTRICT. W. J. CRAVEN, D. D. G. M.. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. County.

No.

Name oj Lodge.

Clay.............................. do do do .' ~ do do

31 Liberty 4~ Holt 193 Angerona 207 Clay 311 Kearney 438 Temperance

Clinton do do do do

37 62 113 397 506

Hemple Vincil.. Plattsburg Gower Lathrop ~

Location.

Liberty. Holt. Missouri City. Excelsior Springs. Kearney. Smithville.. ;

Hemple. Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.

TWELFrH DISTRICT. GEO..A. SMITH. D. D. G. M., CHILLICOTHE.

Caldwell do do do do do

118 135 224 232 334 561

Kingston Braymer Hamilton Polo Breckenridge Cowgill. :

Kingston. Braymer. Hamilton., Polo. Breckenridge. ,Cowgill.

Livingston do do do do do do do

89 155 170 333 388 434 505 539

Friendship Spring Hill Benevolence Chillicothe Chula Wheeling Avalon Dawn

Chillicothe. Spring Hill. Utica. Chillicothe. Chula. ''''heeling. Avalon. Ludlow.

: ;

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. E. W.TAYLER, D. D. G. 1.1., MARCELINE.

Linn do do

路 82 Jackson 86 Brookfield 227 Cypress ;

Linneus. Brookfield. Laclede.

Appendix.

1911. ]

239

.' Thirteenth District Continued.) No.

Q>unty.

Linn do do do

233 325 481 510

Name oj Lodge.

Bucklin Dockery Marceline Biswell

Location.

Bucklin. Meadville. Marceline. Browning.

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. GEO. F. BREWINGTON, D. D. G. M., BEVIER.

Macon do do do do do do

38. 102 146 172 237 268 332

Shelby........................... 96 do 228 do 305 do 415 do ( 537

Callao Bloomington McGee Censer La Plata Lodge of ,Truth Excello

Callao. Bevier. College Mound. Macon. La Plata. Atlanta. Excello.

St. Andrew's Shelbina Clarence Hunnewell.. BetheL

Shelbyville. Shelbina. Clarence. Hunnewell. Bethel.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. B. E. BIGGER, D. D. G. M.,HANNlBAL.

Lewis do do da do do do

24 58 222 287 370 494 577

Wyaconda Monticello La Belle Craft Williamstown Lewistown Ewing

Marion........................... 18 Palmyra do 28 St. John do 188 HannibaL do 502 Philadelphia

La Grange. Monticello. La Belle. Canton. Williamstowil. Lewistown. Ewing. Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. J. E. THOMPSON, D. D. G. 1\f.. BOWLING GREEN.

Pike.............................. do......... do..............................

14 Cyrene 17 Clarksville 92 Perseverance

Eolia. Clarksville. Louisiana.

[Sept.

Appendi.'J:. Sixteenth District Oontinued. J C\:)unty.

No.

Pike do do .do

136 192 399 499

Ralls do do

,.........

Name 0/ Lodge.

Location.

Phrenix Frankford .Pike Paynesville

Bowling Green. Frankford. Curryville. Paynesville.

33 Ralls 302 Lick Creek 307 New London

Centre. Perry.. New London.

SEVE~TEENTH DISTRICT.

THOS. F. HURD, D. D. G. M., PARIS.

Monroe.......................... 19 Paris Union do 23 Florida do 42 Middle Grove do 64 Monroe 91 Madison do no 223 Woodlawn tio 240 Granville 462 Santa Fe do do ~92 Stoutsville

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe City. Madison. Woodlawn. Granville. Santa Fe. Stoutsville.

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. T. H. WALTON, D. D. G. M., HIGBEE.

Randolph............... do do do do do do do do '

30 151 161 186 344 486 527 541 610

Huntsville Milton Clifton Hill. Morality Moberly Cairo Higbee Jacksonville Clark

Huntsville. Firth. Clifton Hill. Renick. Moberly. Cairo. IIigbee. Jacksonville. Clark.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. G. W. RUCKER, D. D. G.' M., BRUNSWICK.

Chariton........................ 73 Eureka 74 Warren do 122 Triplett do

Brunswick. Keytesville. Triplett.

1911.]

Appendix.

Nineteenth District Continued.] No. Oounty.

Chariton........................ do do do do do

202 208 426 498 525 546

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Westville Salisbury Rothville Pee Dee Cunningham Prairie Hill.

Westville. Salisbury. Rothville. Musselfork. Sumner. Prairie Hill.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. CLYDE 1\'1. HUDSON, D. D. G. Moo HALE.

Carroll........................... do do do do : do Ray do do do do do

39 52 101 216 249 597

De'Vitt.. 'Vakanda Bogard Hale City Carroll Bosworth

l......................... 57 Richmond 309 322 338 393 444

King Hiram Hardin Myrtle Bee Hive Ada.:

DevVitt. Carrollton. Bogard. Hale. Norborne. Bosworth. Richmond. Knoxville. Hardin. Millville. Lawson. Orrick.

TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. J. P. TUCKER, D. D. G. M., PARKVILLE.

Platte do ~~

de do do do do

13 53 120 169 204 339 355 504

Rising Sun 'Veston Compass Camden Point Rowley Fidelity Adelphi... Platte City

Barry.

'v eston. Parkvi1le. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City.

Appendix.

lSept.

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. PERCY A. BUDD, D'. D'-G. M., KANSAS CITY. C'mJ,nty.

Jackson do do do do do do do do do do

No.

104 219 220 299 316 340 446 522 547 563 617

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Heroine Albert Pike Kansas City Temple RuraL Westport Ivanhoe Gate City South Gate york Park

;

Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kans~ City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas City. Kansas CUy. Kansas City. Kansas City.

TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. HENRY SINAUER, D. D. G. M., LEXINGTON.

Lafayette........................ 61 do 149 <.10 .; 364 437 do do 464 476 do

Waverly Lexington Higginsville Lafayette Aullville Mount Hope

Waverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.

.T WENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. F. C. BARNHILL, D. D. G. M., MARSHALL.

Saline....... do do do do do do do do

55 63 85 205 217 275 402 518 560

Arrow Rock Canlbridge Miami. Trilumina Barbee Tranquillity Malta Oriental Nelson

Arrow Rock. Slater. Miami. Marshall. Sweet Springs Orearville. Malta Bend. Blackburn. Nelson.

Appendix.

1911.]

TWENTY-:FIFTH DISTRICT.' W. F. JOHNSON. D. D. G. M., BOONVILLE.

county.

No.

Cooper................... do de do do Howard......................... do .. do ~... do

Location.

Name of Lodge.

36 Cooper

Boonville. Otterville. Pilot Grove. Bunceton. Prairie Home. New Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. Armstrong.

142 Pleasant Grove

""Vm. D. Muir ""Vallace Prairie Home 4 Howard 47 Fayette 5] Livingston 70 Armstrong

277 456 503

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. H. L. WILSON, D. D. G. M., COLUMBIA.

Boone. do do do do do do do do

59 Centralia 67 Rocheport : 114 Twilight 156 Ashland 174 Sturgeon 336 Hallsville 356 Ancient Landmark 455 Hinton 60~

Acacia

Centralia. Rocheport. COlumbia. Ashland. Sturgeon. Hallsville. Harrisburg. Hinton. Columbia.

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. JOHN '1'. MASON, D. D. G. M., MEXICO.

Audrain. do do do do do do

CentraL

115 I.addonia

Social.. Hebron 491 Vandalia 544 Mexico 580 Houston 266 354

Young's Creek. Laddonia. Martinsburg. Mexico. " .Vandalia. o Mexico. Gant.

â&#x20AC;˘

A Ppeil,di.t".

244 TwentY'Seventh District Contmued, J County. No.

Callaway........................ do do do do do . do . ~....... . do

[Sept. Location.

Name of Lodge.

8 Williamsburg 48 Fulton 60 New Bloomfield 242 Portland 357 Aux V.asse : 565 Tebbetts 585 Shamrock 612 Mokane

,..Williamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Readsville. Aux Vasse. Tebbetts. Shamrock. Mokane.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JOHN E. REEDS, D. D. G. M.,

Montgomery.................. do do do do do :

JONE~nURG.

178 Griswold 194 Wellsville

Bellflower. Wellsville. Montgomery City New Florence. J~ne8burg. McKittrick.

246 Montgomery City Florence 457 Jonesburg 492 Daggett 261

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. J. W. POWELIJ, D. D. G. M.. TIWY.

Lincoln.......................... do : do do do do ·do

34 Troy 75 Silex 199 New Hope 270 New Salem 409 Louisville 473 Nineveh 558 Moscow

;

Troy. Silex. Elsberry. Winfield Louisville. Olney. 1\1oscow Mills.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. E. A. FLUESMEIER, D. D. G. M.• WRIGHT CITY.

St. Charles..................... 46 VV entzville 241 Palestine do 260 Mechanicsville do 0

Wentzville. St. Charles. Mechanicsville.

Warren..........................

\Vright City.

Pauldingville

Appendix.

1911. ]

245

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. W. A. CLARK. D. D. G. M.. JEFFERSON CITY.

County.

No.

Cole.............................. do do do Moniteau do do do Osage do

90 211 611

56 183 295 553

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Jefferson Russell ville Hickory Hill Centertown Tipton California M:oniteau Clarksburg

Jefferson City. Russellville. Hickory Hill. Oentertown. TiRton. California. J amestown. Olarksburg.

:.................. 185 Chamois 326 Linn

Chamois. Linn.

THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT. G. H. PIKE, D. D. G. M., WASHINGTON.

Franklin........................ do do do ~ do do : do do

593

Evergreen.: Sullivan Gray Summit Hope Fraternal. Columbia Easter Union

Gasconade do

123 584

Hermann Red Bird

] 73 251

363 534

575

New Haven. Sullivan. Gray Summit. ~.Washington.

Robertsville. Pacific. St. Clair. Union. Hermann. Red Bird.

THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT. FRAZER P. GIBBS. D. D. G. M., ST. LOUIS.

St. I,ouis City.................. do' do do do do do do

1 2 3 9 20

Missouri.. St. Louis. Meridian St. Louis. Beacon St. Louis. George Washington St. Louis. St. Louis : St. Louis. 25 Naphtbali ; St. Louis. 40 Mount Moriah .. 路 St. Louis. 79 Polar Star : St. Louis..

246

[Sept.

APPClldix.

Thirty·Third'District Continued.] County. No.

St. Louis City do do do rlo do .. t ••••••••••••••• do do do do do do do do do do do do ~

121 163 179 218 243 267 282 323 360 416 420 443 445 460 520 550 576 578

Name of l,odge.

Location.

Erwin St. Louis. OccidentaL St. Louis. Pride of the "'Vest.. St. Louis. Good Hope St. Louis. Keystone St. Louis. Aurora St. Louis. Cosmos " St. Louis. Corner Stone St. Louis. Tuscan St. Louis. Cache St. Louis. Itaska St. Louis. Anchor St. Louis. "'Vest Gate St. Louis. Lambskin St. Louis. Clifton Heigbts St. Louis. Rose Hill.. St. Louis. Oliv-e Branch St. Louis. Forest Park St. Louis.

THIRTY~FOURTH DISTRICT.

JAMES F. BLAIR, D. D. G. M.• BELTON.

Cass do do do do do do, do .. .. do do do :

, :

54 147 276 348 372 386 '450 451 480 485 604

Index Cass · Grand River Wadesbnrg Nonpareil.. Dayton Belton , Raynlore Jewe1.. Coldwater Strasburg

Garden City. Harrisonville. Freeman. Creigbton. East Lynne. Dayton. Belton. Raymore. Pleasant Hill. Drexel. Strasburg

247

Appendix.

1911. ]

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. R B. CAMPBELL, D. D. G. M., PLEASAN'l' GAP.

No.

County.

BateR do do do do do do do do

130 140 141 254 341 350 ,368 479 554

Name of Lodge.

H un1e Papinsville Amsterdam Butler Rockville Tyrian ~ ·Crescent Hill Rich Hill.. Foster

Location.

Huule. Papinsville. Amsterdam. Butler. Rockville. Johnstown Adrian. . Rich Hill. Foster.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. JOlIN DEVLIN, D. D. G. M., SEDALIA.

Benton Johnson do do do do do do Pettis... do do do

. 245 262 265 274 3J3 428 487 236 272 425 574

Knob Noster Holden Corinthian Cold Spring Kingsville Pittsville

Knob Noster. Holden. Warrensburg. Let:'ton. Kingsville. Pittsville. Chilhowee. Sedalia. Sedalia. Green Ridge. LaMonte.

Chilho~ee

Sedalia : Granite Green Ridge LaMonte

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. • GEO. H. DANIEL, D. D. G. M., OSCEOLA.

Benton '" Henry........................... do do do do do do ; do

418 29 286 343 408 548 552 557 562

Clear Creek Windsor Urich Agricola Montrose Clinton Calhoun Blairstown Deepwater

Palo Pinto. :.·Windsor. Urich. Petersburg. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater.

l Sept.

Appendix. Thirty路Seventh District Continued.] ()ounty. No.

St. Clair do do do do

273 342 403 412 419

Name oj Lodge.

St. Clair Circle Lowry City Appleton City Star

. Location.

Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. H.

Camden do

WRIGHT. D. D. G. M., LEBANON.

152 Linn Creek 433 Mack's Creek

Linn Creek. Mack's Creek.

43'2

83 Laclede Competition 528 Conway

Lebanon. Competition. Conway.

Pulaski do .;

375 Waynesville 385 Richland

'Vaynesville. Richland.

Miller do

203 Brumley 410 Iberia

Laclede do do

A.............

Brumley. Iberia.

THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. AUSTIN L. McRAE. D. D. G. M., ROLLA.

Crawford do

'77

Dent do Phelps do do Pulaski

Lebanon

Steelville. Cuba.

312' Cuba 225 Salem 347 Spring Creek

213 Rolla 230 St. James 497 Equality .

346

Salem. Lecoma Rolla. St. James. Newburg.

Arlington

Dixon.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. eliAS. E. PYLE, D. D. G. M., DE SOTO.

Jefferson do do

119 De Soto 164 Joachim 256 Shekinah

De Soto. Hillsboro Festus.

1911. ]

Appendix.

Fortieth DiBtrict Oontinued.J County.

No.

Name of Lodge.

Washington................... 12 Tyro do 131Potosi. 143 Irondale do St. Francois

535

249

BlackwelJ..

Location.

Caledonia Potosi. Irondale. Blackwell.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. JOE W: GRAVELY, D. D. G. M., BOLIVAR.

Dallas do do

361 Riddick 396 "\Vestern Light 421 Urbana

Buffalo. Louisburg. Urbana.

Hickory do

279 Hogle's Creek.路 288 Hermitage

Wheatland. Hermitage.

Polk do do do do do

44 144 160 195 431 467

Fair Play Modern Pleasant Bolivar Cement.. Pleasant Hope

Fair Play. ~Humansville.

Morrisville. Bolivar. Half Way. Pleasant Hope.

FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT. H. H. FINLEY, D. D. G. M., GREENFIELD.

Cedar do do

283 Stockton 315 Jerusalem 482 Clint.onville

Stockton. J erico Springs. Eldorado Springs.

Dade.............................. do ' do do do

87 359 405 458 521

Greenfield. Arcola. Everton. Dadeville. Lockwood.

Washington Garrett Everton J\'Ielville Lockwood

[Sept.

Appendix.

25°

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. SAM B.

County.

VICK~RS,

No.

Vernon do do do do do do Barton do do do do'

303 371

448 490 493 495 605

187 292

304 475 516

D. D. G. M., SCHELL CITY.

Name oj Lodge.

Location.

Osage..................•.....Nevada. Sheldon Sheldon. Schell City Scbell City. Montevallo .l\1ontevallo. Vemon Bronaugh. Unity Ricbards. ·Walker Walker. Hermon Liberal. Lamar Lamar. Signal Minden Mines. Golden Golden City. . Milford Milford.

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. HARRY TAMBLYN, D. D. G. M., JOPLIN.

Jasper do do do do do do do do do

197 Carthage 293 Sarcoxie 335 .Joplin 345 Fellowship 398 .Jasper 401 Carterville ' 471 MineraL 512 'V'ebb City 549 Carl Jnnction 586 Criterion

Carthage. Sarco~ie. .Joplin. .Joplin. .Jasper. Carterville. Oronogo. 'V'ebb City. Carl .Junction. Alba.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. DEX'l'ER B. FARNSWORTH. D. D. G. M.• SPRINGFIELD.

Greene do do , do do do do 'do do

5 United 7 O'S.ullivan 100 Ash Grove 271 Solomon 297 Ozark 422 Gate of the Temple 449 Bois D'Arc 570 Republic 608

~trafford

Springfield. 'V'alnut Grove. Ash Grove. .springfield. :Fair Grove. Springfield. Bois D' Arc. Repnblic. Strafford.

Appendix.

1911. ] Forty-Fifth District Continued.l Ctnmty. No.

Webster do do do do do do

:........

98 300 439' 459 477 529 589

Name of Lodge.

'Vebster Doric Mount Olive Hazelwood Henderson Niangua Duncan

Location.

Marshfield. Elkland. Marshfield. Seymour. Rogersville. Niangua. Duncan.

FORTY路SIXTH DISTRICT. C. A. STEPHENS, D. D. G. M., MANSFIELD.

Douglas.......................... do do Texas : do do do do Wright : do do

26 182 382 116 145 177 469 555 158 411 543

Ava Pilot Knob Mt. Ararat : Barnes Latimer Texas Plato Summerville Mountain Grove Joppa Mansfield

A va. Richville. Topaz. Cabool. Licking. Houston. Plato. Summerville. Mountain Grove. Hartville. Mansfield.

FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. M. CARNAHAN, D. D. G. M., VAN BUREN.

Carter.; do Reynolds do Shannon do do

509 579 239 353 137 430 607

Van Buren Grandin Hopewell Barnesville Delphian 'Vinona Eminence

Van Buren. Grandin. Lesterville. Ellington. ;.Birch Tree. Winona. Eminence.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. GEO. A. NEES, D. D. G. M., BONNE TERRE.

Iron do Madison St. Francois do do

133 351 110 :........... 41 132' 154

Star of the West Mosaic Marcus Bismarck Farmington l.ollic

Ironton. Bellevie~.

Fredericktown. Bismarck. Farmington. Desloge.

[Sept.

Append£.t·. Forty-eighth District Oontinued.] Oounty. Nu.

St. Francois do do do do Ste. Genevieve

N arne of Lodge.

;. 234 St. Fra.ncois 424 Samaritan 551 Pendleton .598 Leadwood 599 Elvins 226 Saline

Location.

Libertyville. Bonne Terre. Doe Run. Leadwood. Elvins. St. Ma.ry's.

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT. G. W. MILLER, D. D. G. M.• MILLERSVILLE.

Bollinger do do Cape Girardeau do do do do . Perry

417 White 'Vater 440 TroweL 545 Zalrna 93 St. Marks lOS West View 191 'Vilson 221 Mystic Tie 441 Excelsior

Laflin. Marble Hill. Zalma. Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas. Oak Ridge. Jackson. .

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. JAS. A. BOONE, D. D. G. M., CHARLESTON.

Mississippi do do Scott do do do do do Stoddard do do do ; do do do

330 Bertrand 384 East Prairie 407 Charleston 184 Morley 306 Ashlar 310 Sikeston 581 Illmo 594 Blodgett 615 Chaffee 153 Bloomfield 278 Essex 489 Lakeville 532 . Dexter 57a Bernie 590 Advance 596 Puxico

Bertrand. East Prairie. Charleston. Morley. Commerce. Sikeston. Illmo. Blodgett. Chaffee. Bloomfield. Essex. Bell City. Dexter. Bernie. Advance. Puxico.

FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. VIRGIL P. ADAMS. D. D. G. M., HAYTI.

Dunklin do do

68 Kennett 212 Four l\·Iile 215 Hornersville

Kennett. Campbell. Hornersville.

Appendix.

1911. ] Fifty·fir6t District Oontinued.] Oounty. No.

Dunklin do do New Madrid do do do Pemiscot : do do

231 406 513 166 176 429 : 603 461 571 595

253

Name of Lodue.

Cardwell· Malden Senath Portageville Point Pleasant.. New.Madrid Morehouse Caruthersville .Hayti Cecil

Location.

Cardwell. Malden. Senath. Portageville. Conran. New Madrid. Morehouse. Caruthersville. Hayti. Cottonwood Point.

FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT.

w. Butler Ripley do do Wayne do

W. MARTIN, D. D. G. M., DONIPHAN.

209 314 369 568 107 526

: : :

Poplar Bluff Pine Composite Naylor Greenville 'Vayne

Poplar Bluff. Bardley. Doniphan. Naylor. Greenville.• Piedmont.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. THOS. D. MARTIN. D. D. G. M.• WEST PLAINS.

Howell do do Oregon do .. , do do do do Ozark do do do

: :

327 536 609 255 320 374 387 463 58~

298 365 435 496

l\'It. Zion Ingomar Victory Alton M,any Springs Wilderness 'Voodside Clifton Koshkonong Sampson Bayou Rnckhridge Robert Bllrns

'Vest Plains. :·Willow Springs. Pomona Alton. Many Springs. Wilderness. Thomasville. Thayer. Koshkonong. Lutie. Bakersfield. _ Rockbridg:e. Gainesville.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. G. J. VAUGHAN. D. D. G. M., OZARK.

Christian do' do

296 Sparta 352 Friend 379 Billings

Sparta. Ozark. Billings.

254

[Sept.

Appendix.

Fifty路fourth District Oontinued.] Oounty. No.

Taney do do do

229 264 453 587

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Claflin Kirbyville Forsyth Branson

Protem. Kirbyville. Forsyth. Branson.

FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. S. A. NEWMAN, D. D. G. M., CASSVILLE.

Barry do ~ do do do

129 148 367 383 517

Lawrence do do do do' do do do do

99 269 284 390 400 452 ;. 468 523 567

Stone do do

Monett Purdy Barry 路 Pythagoras Seligman

Monett. Purdy. ashburn. Cassville. Seligman.

"V ,

l\1t. Vernon Rock Prairie Canopy Marionville Decatur Verona Red Oak Stinson Miller

Mt. Vernon. Lawrenceburg. Aurora. Marionvi1le. Peirce City. Verona: Red Oak. Stinson. Miller.

280 Reeds Spring 5]5 Galena 519 Crane

Reeds Spring. , .. Galena. Crane.

FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. A. PHIPPS, D. D. G. M., NEOSHO.

McDonald do do do do Newton do do do do

;

108 466 533 538 569

Pineville Southwest.. Comfort Stella TiffCity

Pineville. Southwest City. Rocky Comfort. Stella. TiffCity.

175 247 478 514 530

Newton Neosho Racine Granby Ritchey .. :

Newtonia. Neosho. Seneca. Granby. Ritchey

255

Appendix.

1911. ]

FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. H. N. LLOYD, D. D. G. M., CLAYTON. Oounty.

No.

. St. Louis County do ............. do do ............ do ............ do do ............ do ............ do ............ do

Name of Lodge.

45 Bonhomme 80 Bridgeton 84 'Webster Groves 95 Meramec 281 Fenton 484 Kirkwood 542 Ferguson 566 Maplewood 601 Clayton 613 Wellston

Location.

Ball win. Bridgeton. ~ .. Webster Groves.路 Eureka. Fenton. Kirkwood. Ferguson. Maplewood. Clayton Wellston .

FIFTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. M. E. GUMPHREY, D. D. G. M,. ELDON.

Morgan................. do do

117 Versailles 250 Glensted 591 Barnett

Miller do

Olean 381 Ionia

Oh:ian. Eldon.

Maries...... do do'

94 Vienna 373 Belle 531 Lane's Prairie

Vienna. Belle Vichy.

134

Versailles. Glensted. Barnett.

FIFTY-NINTH DISTRICT. ALLAN McD. HOY']', D. D. G. M., INDEPENDENCE.

Jackson......................... do do do .' do do do do do

76 263 324 337 391 392 501 614 618

Independence Summit McDonald Blue Springs : Raytown Christian Buckner Mt. Washington: Grandview

Independence. Lee's Summit. Independence Blue Springs. Raytown. Oak Grove. Buckner. Mt. Washington. Grandview.

Appendix.

[Sept.

REPORT COMMlTTEE ON CREDENTIALS S'T. LOUIS, 1\10., September 28. 1911. To The (}rand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the state of â&#x20AC;˘ Mi88ouri:

Your Committee on Credentials submit the following report: At the present session of the 1\1. W. Grand Lodge there are present 555 Representatives, from 423 Lodges; also 18 Grand Lodge Officers, 19 Past Grand Masters, 18 Chairmen Standing Committees, 12 Grand Hepresentatives. 46 District Deputy Grand Masters, 54 District Lecturers and 3ao Past Masters. (Those marked with an asterIsk (.) are proxIes.)

Representative.

Lodge.

.-.XO.

MISSOURI. MERIDIAN

BEACON

4 5 6 7 8 9

HO\VARD UNITED

ARK

O'SULLIVAN

WILLIAMSBURG

GEORGE 'VASHINGTOi'

AGENCy

10 11 ]2 ]3 15 16

PAULDINGVILLE

TyRO

RISING SUN

WESTERN STAR

MEMPHIS CI,ARKSVILLE

PALMYRA

PARIS UNION

18 19

LOuis

ST.

Wm. E. Atkins, W. M. J. S. McIlvaney, J. W. J. L. Ziegenhein, W. M. Wm. A. Nobel, S. W. L. F. Kirby, W. M. A. J. Kirby, .T. W. C. A. ~mith, 'V. M. Alex. Melton, W. M. W. A. Hendren, 8. W. Geo. T. Leeper, W. M.* G. W. Dutton, W. M. Eu~ene McQuillin, W. :M. L. W. Quick, S. W. W. L. Reynolds, J. 'V.* W. II. Jones, W. M. L. H. Blattner, W. M.* Edw. Drew, W. M. J obn Knighton, S. W. I. J. Vogelgsang. W. M. W. A. Tncker, W. M.* W. E. Taylor W. M. N. S. Dempsey, J. 'V. T. M. Barbee, W. M. T. F. Hurd, W. M. Harry Simon, W. M. Louis SW2rts, S. W. Isadore Mendle, J. W.

Appendix.

1911. ]

Representative.

Lodge. HAVANA

No.

WELLINGTON

WyACONDA

NAPHTALI

AVA

ST. JOHN

WINDSOR

HUNTSVILLE

-:-

LIBERTy

HUMPHREYS

RALLS

TROy

. .

MERCER

COOPER

DEW.ITT

MT. MORIAH

BISMARCK

JEFli'ERSON

FAIR PLAy

BONHOMME ••• :

WENTZVILLE

:FAyETTE

FULTON

HOLT

XEN~A

LIVINGSTON

WAKANDA

ARROW ROCK

TIPTON

RICHMOND

CENTRALIA NEW BLOOMFIELD

. ..

·VINCiL

CAMBRIDGE

21 M. Manring, W.1\1. 22 F. W. Hagenstein, W. M.* 24 L. W. Taylor, W. M. Wm. M. Quinn, S. W. 25 . L. A. Weismantel, W. M.* 26 H. S. Wilson, W. M.* 28 W. H. Blackshaw, W. M. R. M. Sanford, S. W. 29 Willie Sampson, J. W:. 30 W. B. Jackson, W. M. C. H. Harlan, S. W. 31 J. H. Tarrants, W·. M.* 32 W. T. McKee, W. M.* 33 .J. W. Gentry, W. M. 34 J. W. I;>owell, W. M. G. H. Middelkamp, J. W. 35 Jas. H. Mason, W. M. 36 . N. H. ,Jobnson, W. M. 39 J. A. Williams, W. M.* 40 L. H. Balmer, 'V. M. H. A. Borgmann, S. W. F. M. Mathewson, J. W. 41 J. D. Wood, W. M.. 43 Fred J. Ott, W. M. 44 J. A. Lanning, W. M. 45 C. L. Shotwell, W. M. 46 J. F. Bornhop, W. M. 47 J.W .. Heist,W.M.* 48 F. T. Montgomery, W. M. T. W. Ball, J. W. 49 A. C. Eby, W. M. 50 W. Morehouse, W. M. 51 R. W. Raines, W. M. 52 W. H. Hutchison, W. M. 55 T. B. Morris, W~ M. 56 Thoa. P. Carpenter, S. W. 57 A. M. Clark, W. M.* 59 Wm. H. Carpenter, W. M.* 60 E. Ray Hall, W. M. 62 J. C. Sloan, W. M. 63 R. L. Hahls, W. M.

257

258

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Lodge.

No. 64

MONROB ••••••••• ; ROCHEPORT .•• ; •••••.........•.....

KENNETT

SULLIVAN ARMSTRONG SAVANNAH EUREKA

•

WARREN

: .•.•••

.. ..

71 73

75 76

LEBANON

.77

ST. JOSEPH

POLAR STAR

BRIDGETON·

CENTRAL

82 83

SILEX

INDEPENDENCE

JACKSON LACLEDE

WEBSTER GROVES

~IAMI

BROOKFIELD

WASHINGTON. :

84 85 86 87

FRIENDSHIP

RUSSELLVILLE

PERSEVERANCE

89 90 92

VIENNA

MERAlIfEC

94 95

ST. MARKS

BlIITHANY

WEBSTER

98 99

MT. VERNON

W. J. Rouse, W. M.* R. B. Meriwether, S. W. Henry Walters, W. M.'" L. H. Johnson, S. W. T. F. Donaldson, J. W. S. H. Sullivan, Sr., W. M.* Levi Markland, W. M. W. B. Wells, W. M. H. L. Mann, W. M. L. W. Hansman, W. M. C. G. Staples, S. W. J. B. Brown, W. M. McDonald Harris, W. M. H. W. Smith, W. M. Claude Madison, S. W. . B. F. Watson, ~. W. Julius Haller,W. 1\1:. E.' W. Bornmueller, S. W. H. H. Teuteberg, J. W. W. L. Adams, W. M. Isaac Bennett, S. W. W. E. McCally, W. M. W. K. Rowe, S. W. F. Drake Bates, J. W.'" A. N. Martin, W. M. J. W. Farris, S. W.* Louis Seals, W. M. J. T. Casebolt, W. M.* W. C. Atwood, W. M. Ben. M. Neale, W. M. Wm. E. Walsh, W. M. Edw. Bierent, W. M. J. F. Culver, W. M. G. F. Rixey, J. W. F. A. Kage, W. M. Chas. Kaess, S. W. B. F. Branson, W. M. E. G. Votaw, W. M. C. J. Carter, W. M. C. H. Greer, W. M.* A. C: Meyer, W. M.

lSept.

Appendix.

1911. ]

Lodge.

Representative.

No. 100 Wm. Richter, J. W. BLOOMINGTOl' 102 D. F. Burris, W. M. WEST VIEw....................... 103 J. C. Snider, W. M. HEROINE :.......... 104 N. M. Lynde, W. M. KIRKSVILLE 105 H. E. Gates, S. W. GALLATIN .•••••.•• 106 G. F. Harrison, S. W. GREENVILLE ......••..•• 107 N. G. Wilson, W. M. STANBERRy........................ 109 L. E. Miller, W. M. MARCUS 110 E. P. Francis, W. M. E. D. Anthony, J. W. TRENTON........................... 111 V. E. Dandy, W. M. PLATTSBURG 113 E. C. .Tames, W. M. TWILIGHT .•... .•.••. •.• 114 E. C' Hawkens, S. W. LADDONIA 115 E. J. Shobe, W. M. BARNES............................. 116 Jesse Lareau, W. M.* F. A. Hardin, J. W. VERSAILLES.............. 117 P. G. Woods, W. M.* KINGSTON 118 Geo. Armstrong, W. M.* DESOTO 119 D. L. Rauggly, W. M. COMPASS 120 D. MeRuer, W. M. ER'VIN 121 W. A. Kleinschmidt, W. M.* G. Osterhaus, S. W. TRIPLETT 122 A. O. Greene, W. M.* HERMANN 123 A. J. Stohlmann, W. M.* SEAMAN............................. 126 W. R. Shrodes, W. M.'" H.·P. Maggart, S. W. F. M. Johnson, J. W.* ATHENS 127 J. W. Agee, W. M. R. L. Whaley, S. W.* MONETT............................. 129 S. H. Lauderdale, W. M. POTOSI.............................. 131 John F. EVt'.Ds, W. M. FARMINGTON 132 C. E. Hickok, W. M. * STAR OF THE WEST............ 133 Wm. Edgar, W. M. BRAYMER :........... 135 J. A. Nevitt, W. M. DELPHIAN... 137 A.•T. Baskins, W. M. PAPINSVILLE 140 J. B. Campbell, W. M.* AMSTERDAM......... 141 O. E. Lehnherr, W. M. PLEASAN'f GROVE............... 142 J. L. Spillers, W. M. J. K. Gunn, J. W. IRONDALE........ 143 J. B. Robinson, W. M. / MODERN 144 W. W. Wood, W. M. ASH GROVE

259

Appendix.

260

Lodge. LATIMER MC路GEE............................. CASS...... -LEXINGTON BIRMING 路 :............. LINN CREEK BLOOMFIELD ASHLAND NORTH STAR.................... MOUNTAIN GROVE GREEN CITy....................... CLIFTON HILL.................... OCCIDENTAL.......................

MARyVILLE........................ PORTAGEVILLE COLONy............................. HARTFORD........................ CENSER GRAY SUMMIT :.............. STURGEON TEXAS GRISWOLD PRIDE OF THE WEST............

CALIFORNIA........................

MORLEy...... 'CHAMOIS MORALITy....................... HANNIBAL ZEREDATHA.......................

Representative. J. L. Campbell, W. M. F. J. Holley, S. W. 146 A. F. Gibson, W. M. 147 G. E. Cable, W. M. 149 W. J. Brandon, W. M. 150 A. E. Isaacson, W. M.* Chas. Campbell, J. W. 152 .John M. Farmer, W. 1\1.* 153 T. B. Turnbaugh, W. M. 156 J. D. Hart, W. M.* 157 Austin McMichael, W. M.* 158 Fred. Ellis, W. M.. C. E. Douglass, S. W. * 159 C. E. Bookout, W. M. 161 E. H. Hurt, W. M. 163 C. G. Hirt, W. M. J. R. Wilder, Jr., S. W . . L. H. Abrams, J. W. 165 F. H. French, W. M. 166 W. H. Carter, W. M. J. D. Clifton, J. W. 168 1\1. F. Wright, W. 1'1.* 171 H. C. Lowe, W. M.* 172 Jas. G. Howe, W. M. 173 B. A. Thornhill, W. M. 174 Chas. Harris, W. 1'1. E. N. Gentry, S: W.* 177 Talbert Taylor, W. M. 178 F. H. Edwards, S. W. 179 Wm. R. Brock, W. 1'1. J. H. Meyer, S. W. W. H. Hunn, J. W. 183 H. E. Blakeman, W. M.* Wm. C. Heck, S. W.* C. E. Tieman, J. W.* 184 L. C. Leslie, W. M. 185 C. S. Leman, J. W. 186 Warren Surber, W. M.* 188 B. E. Bigger, S. W. 189 J. W. Polley, W. ~:L A. F. Braun, S. W.* W'. B. Campbell, J. W.

No .. 145

[Sept.

Appendix.

1911. ]

26I

Representative.

Lodge.

No. 190 A. W. Widner, W. M. FRANKFORD. 192 J. E. Lucas, W. M. WELLSVILLE. .•••.• 194 G. J. Blain, W. M. BOLiVAR........................ ••. 195 J. F. McKinney, W. M.

PUTNAM •...•••••.•.••••.••••.•.•.

C. E. Bushnell, S. W. QUITMAN

196 H. D. McDonald, W. M. 197 W. M. Wallingford, W. M. 198 A. A. Hunt, W. M. 199 F. L. Pawson, W .. M. R. E. Black, f:3. W.* 202 J. A. Riley, W. M.* 203 D. G. Wall, M.

CARTHAGE. ALLENSVILLE NEW HOPE

,V ESTVILLE BRUMLEy..... •••

"T.

••• ••.

TRILUMINA

205

'" '" .•.

206

UN·lONVILLE.......................

208 209 210

FOUR MILE......... ....... •••..

212

ROLLA..............................

213

HALE CITy........................

216· 217 218

SOMERSET

SALISBURY POPLAR BLUFl<'

BARBEE GOOD HOPE

ALBERT PIKE.....................

219

KANSAS CITy.....................

220

221

MYSTIC TIE........... LABELLE

~.......

2~~2

HAMILTON.......................

224

SALEM..............................

:!25 226 227

SALINE CYPRESS

W. B. Hupp,'W. M. F. B. Carter, W. M. J. A. Garriott, S. W.* F. A. Cozad, J. W . . R. P. Asbury, W. M. ' J. W. Berryman, W. M.* J. N. Brown, W. M. T. B. Valentine, S. W.* C. D. Bray, ·W. M. J. L. Brown, S. W.* W. A. Post, J. W.* L. H. Breuet, W. M. B. H. Rucker, S. '-tV. J. A. Spilman, J. W. H. DeBolt, W. M. R. L. Wall, W. M. Victor Seifert, W. M. F. W. Hoertel, S. W. L. T. Wehde, J. W. O. P. Bloss, S. 'V. S. W. Benedict, W. M. Henry Hanssen, S. W.* O. A. Lucas, J. W.* . W. J. Roberts, W. M. F. F. Garrett, W. M. C. F. Ridings, W. M. H. L. Cannon, W. M. J. H. Voelker, J. W. .T. E. Welsh, W. M.

Appendix. Lodge.

Representative.

No. 228 R. L. Thomas, W. M .. ST. JAMES 230 H. Boisselier, W. M. CARDWELL 231 J. F. Miller, W. M. POLO................................ 232 G. W. Downing, 路W. M. BUCKLIN. ......... ......... ........ 233 Geo. T. Bell, W. M.* SHELBINA

W. B. Scott, J. W.* 'VEATHERBY..................... SEDALIA.................. LA PLATA......................... HOPE'VELL. PALESTINE.. PORTLAND.................. KEySTONE.........................

MIDDLE FABIUS................. MONTGOlllERY CITy............ NEOSHO

路....................

CARROLL........................... GLENST.ED LAREDO......... BUTLER............................. ALTON

:..........

LODGE OF LOVE................. MECHANICSVILLE

FLORENCE. HOLDEN

235 O. D. Riggs, W. M. 236 R. M. Johns, S. W. 237 'V. H. Ashlock, W. M. 239 R. Black, W. M. 241 C. N. Shapiro, W. M. 242 J. S. Cole, W. M. 243 J. H. Cranfill, W. M. 244 246 247 249 2.50 253 254 255 259 260 261 262

SUMMIT.............................

263

KIRBYVILLE

264

CORINTHIA N........

265

AURORA

267

LODGE OF TRUTH....

268 270 271

NEW SALEM SOLOMON...........................

GRANITE..................

272

ST. CLAIR................

273

l'RANQUILITY

275

GRAND RIVER..

276

T. Moyser, J. W. M. S. Shanks, W. M.* W. B. M. Cook, W. M.* A.W. Miller, W. M. Wm. Traughber, W. M. L. B. Hawks, W. M. A. 1\1. Warren, W. M.* W. W. Ross, W. M.* R. N. Simpson, J. W. P. O. Sansberry, W. M. J. H. Dieckman, W. M. G. H. Bigelow, S. W. T. D. Niedergerke, W. M. S. A. Murray, S. W. M. W. Alley, W. M, Arthur'Barchman, W. M. T. Hyatt, W. M.* F. E. Knapp, W. M. Will Docter, S. W. Paul Conduitte, W. M. A. J. Cannon, W.M. C. M. Paxson, W. M. A. N. Torbett, J. W. M. A. McGruder, W. M.* G. H. Daniel, W. M.* R. W. Hickman, W. M.* T.'F. ,Prettyman, W. M. T. D. Blevins, S. W. G. A. Bogar, J. W.

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1911. ]

Repre~entative.

Lodge. WM.D. MUIR

No.

277

FENTON.............................

279 281

COSMOS ....... :.....................

~82

STOCKTON

283

HOGLE'S CREEk...

••

CANOPy.............................

284

URICH

286

CRAFT

287

FAIRMOUNT.......................

290

EDINA

291

:...........

292

LAMAR SARCOXIE. ••••••

293

MONITEAU •.••• •••

295 299

TEMPLE.............................

300 302

DORIC LICK CREEK

NEW LONDON.....................

303 305 306 307

PARROTT.

308

KING HIRAM

309 310 311

OSAGE.............................. CLARENCE... ..... •••••• ••• ••. ••• ••• ASHLAR .••••••••• :

SIKESTON KEARNEY.. CUBA................................

312

KINGSVILLE

313 314 315.

PINE................................

J ERUSALE~{........... RURAL..............................

316

OSBORN

317 318

\...............

..ELDORADO

319

PAULVILLE

J ONATIIAN

321

H. H. Simpson, W. M. C. P. Scrivener, W. M. G. B. Bowles, W. M. 1. Landauer, W. M. Harry Mannist, S. W. A. W. Schisler, J. W. F. L. Church, W. M. N. V. H. Walker, S. W. C. E. Brown, J. W.* R. E. McDonald, W. M. W. F. Hodges, W. M. J. B. Culberson, J. W. C. M. Smith, W. M. J. A. Cox, W. 1'1.* W. A. Evans, J. W. G. W. Wood, W. M;* J. E. Williams, W. M. A. D. Ludlow, W. M. 'V. M. McClure, S. W. F. C. Hoose, J. W. W. W. Clements, W. M. J. N. McElroy, W. M. A. H. Autenrieth, W. M. W. E. Taylor, S. W. T. R. Frazer, W. M. G. E. Mayhall, W. M.* T. G. Riffie, W. M. A. C. Kincaid, W. M. F. E. Mount, S. W. M. D. Logan, S. W. R. H. Finley, W. M.* W. H. Ragsdale, W. M.* H. E. Thaxton, W. M. 'V. R. Carender, W. M. L. E. Riddle. W. M. A. A. Dunton, S. W. D. Johnson, J. W. J. E.Deems, W. M.* A. E. Ostrich, W.M. Frank Snow, W. M. Thos. Baker, W. M.

Appendix.

Lodge.

Representative.

HARDIN No. 322 E. Y. Ginn, J. W.* CORNER-STONE.................. . 323 W. R. Schmitt, W. M. F. S. Stumm, S. W.* Karl M. Vetsburg, J. W. McDoNALD................... .... 324 H. M. Fletcher, W. M. E. C. Hamilton, S. W. DOCKERY _ _... 325 J. C. Vanhorn, W. M. F. L. Madden, S. W.* LINN~............................... 326 S. E. Barr, W. M. MT. ZION ,.... 327 R D. Holt, S. W. BERTRAND 330 W. S. Love; S. 1V. CHARITy........................... 331 A. E. McCarthy, W. M. W. A. Piner, J. W.* CHILLICOTHE..................... 333 H. L. Gilbert, W. M. JOPLIN :....... 335 H. M. Woodward, W. M. HALLSVILLE. 336 Wm. H. Brink,' W. M. BLUE SPRINGS ,. 337 Albert Ford, W. M. WESTPORT......................... 340 A. J. Hochland, W. M. R. J. Smith, S. 'V. ROCKVILLE.......... 341 :\1:. E. Laughlin, W. M. AGRICOLA 343 J. J. Beaty, W. M. MOBERLy "..... 344 J. L. Scott, S. W. FELLOWSHIP...................... 345 H. D. Stephens, 'V. M. W. T. Branham, S. W. ARLINGTON 346 R. F. Walker, W.'M. T. V. Wilson, J. W.* SPRING CREEK.................. 347 C. L. Arthur, W. M. POLLOCK 349 L. E.Anderson, W. M. MOSAIC............................. 351 N. Warren, W. M. FRIEND............................. 352 S. E. Bronson, W. :!.\i. BARNESVILLE. 353 P. B. Smith, S. W. HEBRON 354 .T. J. Steele, S. W.* ADELPHI 355 J. S. Hall, W路. M.* ANCIENT LANDMARK , 356 G. R.Hombs, 'V. M. Aux VASSE 357 J. N. McCue, W. M. TUSCAN 360 A. P. Richardson, W. M. T. R. McCully, S. W. J. W. Skelly, J. W. HIRAM 362 J. N. Woodruff, .W. M. FRATERNAL. 363 Chas. Ferguson, S. W. Chas. Watters, J. W. HIGGINSVILLE - 364 F. G. Schmidt, W. M.

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1911. ] Lodge. ADAIR

Represe'rl-tative.

No.

CRESCENT HILL.................. COMPOSITE

NONPAREIL •••••••• :

BELLE

WAYNESVILLE

KING HILL

ANCIEN'!' CRAFT

BERLIN

BILLINGS

QUEEN CITy

IONIA

PYTHAGORAS

EAST PRAIRIE

RICHLAND

DAYTON

ARCANA

MARIONVILLE

CURISTIA N

BEE HIVE

LUCERNE

CAR~'ERVILLE

ROSENDALE

IBERiA

JOPPA

A PPLETON

.. CITy

VALLEy

GREE"<SBURG

HUNNE'VELL CACHE

. ,

WHITE WATER

STAR

ITASKA

GATEOl<' THE TEMPLE

366 G. W. Imbler, W. 1\1. 368 J. N. Bricker, W. M.* E. Grant Moudy, S. W.* 369 P. Unterberger, S. W. 372 H. H. Miller, W. M. 373 E. A. Wallace, ·W. M.* 375 C. H. Burchard, W. M. 376 Harry Stevens, W. M. 377 O. A. Gantz, W. M.* 378 fJ. R. McMillen, W. M.* 3i9 W. L. Hixson, W. 1\1.* 380 G. W. Rolston, W. M.* 381 J. S. Laffer, W. M. Jas. Salisbury, S. W. 383 H. P. Sons, S. W. 384 W. W. Bledsoe, W. M. 385 A. E. Campbell, W. 1\1. C. L. Evington, J. W.* 386 S. BAJantrell, S. W. H. A. Lenhart, J. W. :189 H. L. Richardson, W. 1\1.* 390 W: Cannady, W. M. 392 W. A. Warren, W. M.* 393 D. T. Zimmerman, S. W. 394 J. D. 'WilIiamson, W. M. 401 B. A. Dumbauld, W. 1\1'. 404 W. A. Chapman, S. W. 410 JOhn Ferguson, W. 1\1:. M. J. Davidson, S. W.* 411 Howe Steele, W. M. 412 C. E. Cline, W. M. 413 W. L. Wood, W. M. 414 J. W. Boley, W. M. 415 Chas. Bowles,·W. M. 416 F. P. Gibbs, W. M. 417 .T. F. 'Winters, W. M. 419 C. F. Vogt, W. M. 420 A. J. Harig, W. M. Chase Morsey, S. W. J. W. Escbenbrenner, J. W. 422 S. E. Baer, W. l\L

266

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Lodge. GALT SAMARITAN GLENWOOD......... WINONA COMPETITION.................. MACKS CREEK

[Sept.

Representative. No.4i3 J. W. King, J. W. 424 J. J. Bowman, W. M. 427 John Hombs, W. M.* 430 J. S. Hogan, S. W. 432 J. T. Emmerson, W. M. 433 J. T. Edwards, W. M.

WHEELING

434

GOTHIC............................. LAFAYETTE EXCELSIOR..................... ANCHOR

436 437 440 441 443

WEST' GATE

445

IVANHOE...........................

446

.TACOBY............................. SCHELL CITy..................... BELTON............................. VERONA FORSyTH........................... HINTON WALLACE....................... JONESBURG ~.. LAMBSKIN..........................

447 448 450 452 453 455 456 457 460

CARUTHERSVILLE SANTA FE.....

461 462

CLIFTON.........

463

SOUTHWES'.I,'

466 468 469 470

TRowEr~

RED OAK

PI.ATO NODAWAy..........................

E. D. Whitworth, S. W. M. R. Cruse, J. W. R. A. Tharp, W. M. '" R. L. Pitts, S. W. F. P. Vandervort, 'V. M.'" H. L. Bray, S. W. Anderson Mitchell, W. M.'" A. F. Williams, S. W.* L. F. Grewe, W. M. C. J. Wendling, S. W. A. J. O'Reilly, J. W. C. M. Burton, W. M. F. Landwehr, J. W. D. B. Willock, W. M. J. O. Ch.ristensen, S. W. E. E.Naber, J. W. A. Goodman, W. M.* J. M. Darrow, W. M.* C. A. Defabaugh, S. W.* G. H. Ruggles, W. M.* A. J. Brazeal, W. M. C. W. Newman, W. M.* Edw. Cramer, W. M.* M. C. Snarr, W. M. A. R. Thomson, W. M. Ben. Charbulak, J. W. S. H. McCarty, J. W.* S. McIlhaney, W. M. J .B. Wilson, S. W. S. M. Meeks, W. M. R. L. Williams, S. W. E. S. Nichols, J. W. J. M. Inks, W. M. S. P. Hicks, W. M. R. J. Curfman, W. M.

Appendix.

1911.1 Lodge;

Representative.

No. 471 F. P. Darrow, J. W. GOLDEN ...........• 475 W. W. Lawrence, W. M. MT. HOPE ..• 476 P. B. Clayton, M. RACINE 478 Elmer Thompson, J. W. RICH HILL 479 Leo Hirsch, W. M. JE'\'EL. 480 T. H. Cloud, 'V. M. MARCEI,INE 481 L. A. Moorman, W. M. CLINTONVILLE.................... 482 M. W. Pruett, W. M. FAIRFAX.:......................... 483 T. J. Puckett, W. M. KIRKWOOD 484 L. E. Heinzelmann, W. M. T. E. Westlake, J. W. MINERAL

'V.

486

CAIRO CHILHOWEE.......................

487

LOCK SPRING

~.........

488 489

t...

492

LAKEVILLE

:...

MONTEVALLO DAGGETT ..................... •

490

PEE DEE..

497 498

PAyNESVILLE............

499

BUCKNER

501 502 503 504 505

EQUALITy..........................

PHILADELPHIA PRAIRIE HOME......

..•...

PLATTE CITy..................... AVALON LATHROP.

506

V AN

509 510

BUREN.......................

BI8WELL

CLIFTON HEIGHTS...............

511 512 513 514 515 517 518 520

GATE CITy........................

522

SKIDMORE WEBB CITy........................ . SENATH GRANBy........................... GALENA SELIGMAN ORIENTAL..............

J. D. Reynolds, W: M. H. S. McKinney, S. W.* R. F. Salmon, W. M. I. L. Wade, W. M. A. L. Biffy, 'V. 1\1. A. D. Craig, W. M. Albert Riley, W. M. A. M. Gorman, S. W. A. F. Chapman, W. M. H. M. Hopke, W. M. Chase Henthorn, W. M.* F. Tillitt, S. W. F. L. Schilb, 'tV. M. Guy Coleman, W. M.* H. J. Barnes, J. W. M. M. Anderson, W. M. T. W. Cotton, W. M. W. E. Duckworth, W. M.* Jas. Brasfield, S. W.* G. L. Manchester, W. M. W. D. Richardson: "V. M. W. R. Stanfill, W. M . J. W. Dale, S. W. T. H. Smith, W. M.* v.T • B. Hammers, S. W.* C. J. Blackburn, W. M.* R. J. Keith, W. M. W. W. Gilbert, J. W. T. H. Snell, W. M.· T. D. Boatright, S. W.*

268

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Lodge. W AyNE HIGBEE CON\VAy NIANGUA LANE'S PRAIRIE........ COMFORT.............. COLUMBIA .. ,............. BLACKWELL............. 'INGOMAR BETHEL STELLA

No. 526 527 528 529531 533 534 535 : 536 537 538

DA\VN WINIGAN.......................... JACKSONVILLE................... FERGUSON......

539 540 541 542

MANSFIELD ·.. MEXICO............................. SOUTH GATE ..

543 544 547

CI,INTON CARL JUNCTION :...... ROSE HILL........................

548 549 550

CLARKSBURG SUMMERVILLE Mosco,,'

:.....

553 555 558

YORK JAMESPORT TEBBETTS -... MAPLEWOOD...... REPUBLIC.......................... HAyTI.............................. EASTER............................. •OLIVE BRANCH.

563 564 565 566 570 571 575 576

FOREST Park.....................

578

GRANDIN

579

J. A. Hammond, W. M.* J. W. Bottoms, W. M. F. M. Russell, W. M.* J. M. Burchfield, W. M. M. C. Harrison, W. M. C. T. Ford, J. W . .las. Booth, W'. M. Francis Long, W. M. * B. F. Thomas, W. M. II. M. Nichol, J. W.* John Edmondson, W. M. J. M. Maness, S. W.* Scott Miller, W. M. S. Thrasher, W. M:* Chas. Woods, W. M. L. L. Atwood, W. M. P. E. Turner, S. W. C. A. Stephens, W. M. Arthur Holmes, W. M. E. Dawson, W. M. C. T. Kornbrodt, S. W. W. W. Kitchen, ·W. M. B. R. Smart, W. M.* Nelson Thomas, W. M. V. E. Rhodes, S. W. H. E. Allee, VV. ,j1. H. H. Richards, W. M. W. W. Mitchell, W. M. P. O. Lewis, S. vV. S. M. Daniels, W. M. W. T. McClure, VV. M. J. B. Collins, W. M. J. W. Menaugh, ·W. M. L. H. Coward, W. M. Amos Huffman, VV. M. Nicholas Cardwell, W. M . H. B. Crucknell, W. M. T. A. Goodman, S. W. J. G. Pelter, W. M. W. C. Rese, J.W. Alex. Johnston, W. M.

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HOUSTON No. 580 ILLMO :................. 581 REP BIRD 5R4 SHAMROCK 585 BRANSON 587 ST. FRANCISVILLE...... 588 BARNETT 591 STOUTSVILLE 592 UNION 593 PUXICO............................. 596 BoswoR'rH ... :.................... 597 LEADWOOD............... 598 ELVINS ~...... 599 COSBy.............................. 600 CLAyTON........................... 601

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CRAIG EMINENCE STRAFFORD CLARK CENTERTOWN

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C. S; Leach, W. M. W. L. Holden, W. M. Chas. Brener, W. M. John Wells, W. M. W. S. Harris, S. W. G. W. Arnold, J. W. W. W. Gillum, W. M. J. S. Walters, W. M. .Tesse M. Owen, W. M. J. E. Daugherty, W. M. G. H. Craig, S. W. 'J. D. Morris, S. W. J. L. Kishlar, W. M. G. H. Schwalm, W. M. , W. M. Langtry. W. M. T. C. Crossman, S. W. R. Hansen, J. W. John Pickard, S. W. T. W. Hoskins, W. M.* J. M. Logsdon, J. W. C. W. Anibal, W. M. A. J .. Hawkins, W. M.* J. J. !'oster, W. M. Wm. E. Rice, W. M. W. A. Stark, W. M.

LODGES UNDER DrSPENsATION CHAFFEE " IVIARION MT. WASIIINGTON PARK .: WELLSTON

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W. O. Finney, J. W. Clarence Cunningham, S. W. Wm. L. Gillmore, W. M. W. S. Pryor, W. M. N. J. Seibel, Jr.

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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Clay C. Bigger, Grand Master. Arch A. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master.

Jacob Lampert, Grand Senior Warden. Van Fremont Boor, Grand Junior Warden. John R. Parson, Grand Secretary. • J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer. ·John H. MlIIer, Grand Ohaplain. C. A. Mosman, Grand Senior Deacon. T. W. Cotton, (frand Junior Deacon.

Edward Higbee, Grand Il! (lIrs hal. John W. Bingham, Grand Marshal. Geo. M. Sargent, Gr~d Sword Bearer. R. Steward.

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Senior

W. A. Clark, Grand Junior Steward. Julius C. Garrell, Grand PUT8UivQlh.t. Fred S. Hudson, Grand Orator. Percy A. Budd, Grand' Orator. John W. Owen, Grand Tiler.

PAST GRAND MASTERS.

Leroy B. Valliant. C. C. Woods. A. M. Hough. John F. Short. Wm. A. Hall. W. M. Williams. D. M. Wilson. Xenophon Ryland. James W. Boyd. R. R. Kreeger.

Corona H. Briggs. Robert F. Stevenson. A. S. Houston. Wm. F. Kuhn. Campbell Wells. Dorsey A. Jamison. Alex. M. Dockery. John R. Parson. E. F. Allen.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES.

A. M. Hough, Alabama. Campbell Wells, Georgia. Wm. F. KUhn, Kansas. Dorsey A. Jamison, North Dakota. Chas. F. Vogel, Nebraska. Wm. E. Hoke, Oklahoma. Corona H. Briggs, Tennessee

C. J. Blackburn, Texas. Robt. F. Stevenson, United Grand Lodge of England. John H. Miller, Egypt. Leroy B. "Valliant, Nova Scotia. C. C. Woods, Quebec.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.

John M. Doran, First District. John C. Senate, Third District. D. M. Foster, Fourth District. T. A. Dunn, Fifth District. J. :K Davidson, Sixth District. C. F. Meyer, Ninth District. Thomas D. Williams, Tenth District.

E. W. Tayler, Thirteenth District. Geo. F. Brewington, Fourteenth District. J. E. Thompson, Sixteenth District. 'rhos. F. Hurd, Seventeenth District. '.rhos. H. Walton, Eighteenth District. G. W. Rucker, Nineteenth District.

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DI8TRICT DEPUTY GRA.ND ll/lA.8TER8.-Continued.

Clyde M. Hudson, Twentieth District. J.P. '.rucker, Twenty-first District. Leon Thalman, Twenty-second District. H. Sinauer, Twenty-third District. Wm. F. Johnson, Twenty-~fth District. H. L. Wilson, Twenty-sixth District. John T. Mason; 'l.'wenty-seventh District. J. E. Reeds, Twenty-eighth District. J. W. Powell, Twenty-ninth District. E. A. Fluesmeier, Thirtieth District. W. A. Clark, Thirty-first District. G. H. Pike, Thirty-second District. S. R. Stevenson, Thirty-third District. Jas. F. Blair, Thirty-fourth District. Rufus B. Campbell, Thirty-fifth District. John Devlin, Thirty-sixth District. F. C. Barnhill, Twenty-fourth District.

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L. Hunter, Thirty-seventh District. ~. T. Wright, Thirty-eighth District. Austin L. McRae, Thirty-ninth District. Chas. E. Pyle, Fortieth District. J. C. Hildreth, Forty-fourth District. C. M. Mitchell, Forty-sixth District. J. M. Carnahan, Forty-seventh DIstrIct. Geo. W. Miller, Forty-ninth DIstrict. James A. Boone, Fiftieth District. Virg P. Adams, FIfty-first District. W. W. Martin, Fifty-second DistrIct, S. A. Newman, Fifty-fifth DistrIct. W. A. Phipps, Fifty-sixth District. Homer N. Lloyd, FIfty-seventh DIstrict. M. E. Gumphrey, Fifty-eighth District.

DI8TRICT LECTURER8.

John M. Doran, First District. J. H. Holton, Second District. John C. Senate, Third District. D. M. Foster, FOUl·th District. Chas. C. Miller, Fifth District. J. E. Davidson, Sixth District. C. M. Thomas, Ninth District. Thos. D. Williams, Tenth District. E. W. Tayler, Thirteenth District. Geo. F. Brewington, Fourteenth District. Robt. A. May, Sixteenth District. Thos. F. Hurd, Seventeenth District. Thos. H. Walton, Eighteenth District. G. W. Rucker, Nineteenth District. Clyde M: HUdson, Twentieth District.. Leon Thalman, Twenty-second District. M. Eo Schmidt, Twenty-fifth District. John T. Mason, 'rwenty-seventh District. J. E. Reeds, Twenty-eighth District. .J. W. Powell, Twenty-ninth District. E. A. Fluesmeier, Thirtieth District. W. A. Clark, Thirty-first District. G. II. Pike, Thirty-second District.

S. R. Stevenson, Thirty-third District. Jas. Ii'. Blair, Thirty-fourth District. Rufus B. Campbell, Thirty-fifth District. John Devlin, Thirty-sixth District. H. L. Hunter, Thirty-seventh District. H. T. Wright, Thirty-eighth District. Chas. E. Pyle, Fortieth District. H. H. Finley, Forty-second District. Harry Tamblyn, Forty-fourth Distl'ict. Bert S. Lee, Ii'orty-tlfth District. C. M. Mitchell, Forty-sixth District. J. M. Carnahan, Forty-seventh District. Geo. W. Miller, Forty-ninth District.· James A. Boone, Fiftieth District. Virgo P. Adams, Fifty-first District. W. W. Martin, Fifty-second District. S. A. Newman, Fifty-fifth District. 'V. A. Phipps, Fifty-sixth District. Homer N. Lloyd, Fifty-seventh District. M. E. Gumphrey, Fifty-eighth District.

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PAST MASTERS.

Name

Lodge

Chas. F. Vogel Missouri '1'. B. \VYl'ick Missouri •......................... Fred Surridge J\1issouri Missouri A. F. Ittner V. O. Saunders Missouri J. A. Harris Missouri' J. R. Kelly.; Missouri Henry Hahn " Meridian .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T. C. Kullnle Meridian Jacob Frank ......•............ Meridian F. T. ~alamo Meridian A. J. Piatt •................... Beacon .......... II. R. Pfeifer Beacon .. . . . . . . . . . .T. H. Bodine Beacon .. . . . . . . . . . J. Ell icock Beacon .......... Beacon .......... A. H. Thiele C. A. Schill Beacon F. L. 1\1agoon Beacon .......... .T. O. ""etzel. Beacon C. F. Lee Howard Job Newton United G. T. Leeper O'Sullivan O. II. Hamstead O'Sullivan O. E. Mueller George Washington.................. A. J. Michener George Washington.................. John Nettleship George Washington.................. .John Kipp George \Vashington.................. C. D. Kelly George Washington.................. S. R. Stevenson George Washington.......... .. . . . . . . C. W. Waughop George Washington.................. Robt. Fisher Geol'ge Washington.................. George Washington.................. D. C. Gilchrist G. W.' James George Washington......... W. L. Reynolds George Washington.................. L. H. Blattner PauJdingville E. N. J\'loody Clarksville .Jas. M. Boon Clarksville F. W. Smith Palmyra H. A. Steinel· St. Louis........................... P. Schaffnit .................•. St. Louis........................... S. A. 1\1eyer St. Louis........................... .J.. 1\1. Sklower : St. Louis........................... .J. Giles St. Louis........................... "'. Z. Spiers Havanl:J. F. W. Heagenstein Wellington D. C. Viehle Napthali .'Ym. Ramsey Na'pthali L. A. Weisman tel ' Napthali Chas. Giltner ...............•.. Napthali

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J. H. Tarrants Liberty Humphreys W. T. 1\fcKee B. C. Briggs Ralls T. H. Harris Troy J. A. Williams De ",itt ; , W.K Landvogt Mt. Moriah......................... .' Mt. Moriah......................... C. F. Blomberg Thos. Nolan ...........•....... Mt. Moriah ·. E. V. Kyte.' Mt. Moriah.......... .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. L. Bergen:Mt. Moriah......................... J. T. Hall 1\ft. Md'rlah......... F. A. Chlcard Mt.' l\foriah......................... 1\ft. Moriah , '. .. . .. . W. A. Hoffman L. E. Vogelsang : Mt. Moriah......................... J. W. Heist ' " ., Fayette W. C. Morehouse ••.•..••..••... Xenia ...............•....•...•.... T. B. l\forris Arrow R.ock........................ W. H. Carpenter Centralia .....•.................... W. J. Rouse Monroe H. Walters Rockport A. E. Dlemant Kennett '" ,.. S. H. Sullivan, Sr Sullivan B. F. "Tatson St. Joseph........................... E. P. Ambler Polar Star......................... W. 1. Crawford Polar Star......................... W. S. Ashton · Polar Star......................... F. Eardley Polar Star......................... Robt. Burnie Polar Star......................... ·W. R. Gentry Bridgeton G. L. Wageley Bridgeton J. W. Farris Laclede. ,Z. T. Casebolt Miami W. D. Crandall Brookfield '............ W. C. Atwood ',' Brookfield C. H. Greer Webster E. F. Allen Heroine C. C. Gardner Kirksville A. 1\1. Dockery Gallatin G. F. Harrison : Gallatin P. Y. Miller .................•• 1\Iarcus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. F. R. Newberry ..•..••••.••••••l\farcus J esse Lareau ...........•...... Barnes , . . . . . . . . . . . . .. P. G. Woods Versailles G. Armstrong Kingston F. F. Wm. Krenning .........•. Erwin H. Diem, Jr Erwin A. S. Werremeyer El·win A. O. Greene ; ~·riplett A. J. Stohlmann Iierman A. .T. Quackenbush ...........•. Seaman F. M. Johnson ...............•. Seaman

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R. Shrodes Seaman .............•........•.... 126 L. Whaley Athens ...........................• 127 F. Evans Potosi : 131 E. Hickok., ,., .. Farmington ,., 132 B. Campbell Papinsville 140 H. I{jng Irondale 143 E. Isaacson Birming , 150 M. Farmer Linn Creek......................... 152 L. Harty Bloomfield .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 153 D. Hart Ashland 156 McMichaeL Nljr!h Star 157 E. Douglass Mountain Grove .................•.. 158 L. Dillon Occidental 163 M. Edgar Occidental 16B H. Glancy OcCidental 163 A. Krueger Occidental loR H. Herrick Occidental 163 E. Diekneite Occidental 163 U. Heimburger ............•. Occidental .......................•• 163 E. L. Scheiffarth Occidental .......................•. 163 Sol E. Waggoner Occidental .......................•• 163 C. L. Alexander Occidental .......................•. 163 N. F. Wright Colony 168 H. C. Lowe Hartford 171 J. G. Flowe Censer 172 E.N.Gentry Sturgeon 174 F. Droz Pride of the West.................. 179 H. M. Hammer Pride of the West.................. 179 W. P. Hahn , Pride of the West. ,·179 L. C. Westlake Pride of the West. 179 G. W. Carson Pride' of the West. 179 W. L. Whipple : Pride of the West.· 179 Louis Tisch Pride of the West.................. 179 C. E. Tieman California ,.. 183 H. E. Blakeman California ,........ 183 W. C. Heck ......•.......••... California 183 'WIarren Surber Morality 186 F. Owens Hannibal 188 A. F. Braun Zeredatha 189 R. E. Black New Hope 199 .T. A. Riley : Westville '.. , , , ,. 202 F. A. Cozad Somerset 206 J. W. Berryman ........•...... Poplar Bluff 209 T. B. Valentine Unionville 210 J. L. Brown Four Mlle 212 W. H. Huppert Good Hope......................... 218 A. P. Fletcher , Good Hope,., ,., 218 R. L. Dixon Good Hope......................... 212 J. P. Marshall Good Hope , 218 A. W. Schwartz Good Hope ,... 218 F. W. ~1ott Good Hope......................... 218

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M. Powell Good Hope . H. A. Chapin Good Hope . Albert Pike '. ........• O. P. Bloss H. Hanssen Kansas City ' ....................• H. L. Caton Bucklin . G. F. Bell ...................•. Bucklin ..........................• W. B. Scott .............•..... Bucklin . H. W. Beimdick, Jr ........•... Palestine ........................•. 1\'. Richar<1son Keystone ' . Keystone' . A. Hamilton L. C. Hehl ..........•......... Keystone' . R. M. Hanna Keystone' . F. A. Raithel !(eystone . Keystone' . W. K. Spinney Keystone' . R. A. O'Neil !(eystone . C. W. Speirs J. B. Schmidt. Keystone' . Middle Fabius . W. T. Cowell M. S. Shanks , Middle Fabius . Montgomery City '':'' . W. B. M. Cook Laredo ',' . A. M. Warren Butler ...........................• W. W. Ross T. E. young Alton . Alton . R. N. Simpson T. Hyatt ....................•• Corinthian . E. S. l\1:urdock " Auro~a . Aurora . W. B. Foske!t . W. Myrer ................••••• Aurora W. Sessinghaus Au,rora . J. M. Clyde Solomon . Solomon . W. Schwieder Solomon . D. B. Farnsworth M. A. McGruder ' Granite . . G. H. Daniel •................. St. Clair Tranquility . R. 1\'. Hickman C. l\1:eyers Cosmos . H. Frank Cosmos ~ ...• V. H. Falkenhainer Cosmos ..........................• J. Schisler Cosmos . T. W. Peck , Cosmos . ; .•... Cosmos ..........................• S. Suss J. R. Shotliff Cosmos . J. A. Cox Lamar ...........................• G. 'V. Wood Sarcoxie . T. A. Milburn .....•......•••••Temple . Temple . G. G. Wright P. A. Budd Temple . New London . G. E. Mayhall J. N. Shouse .........•..•....•Kearney . Cuba . R. II. Finley . W. H. Ragsdale ..........•.... King-sville

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Name Lodge No. G. F. Gilmore .........••....•. Rural ......................•...... 316 J. E. Deems Osborn E. Y. Ginn .........•.•.••...•.. I-Iardin . J. M. Jackson Corner-Stone . J. A.Smith, Jr ..............•. Corner-Stone . .T. H. Schweich. o..... Corner-Stone W. T. Newman .•..••..••.••••. Corner-Stone . 'V. E. Seewoster ...•....••••.•.• Corner-Stone o.. W. T. Lambe .........•........ Corner-Stone . A. C. Robinson ...•••.•....... Corner-Stone . McDonald . Wm. Southern, Jr A. 1'1:. Hoyt .. ; McDonald . Dockery F. Lo l'fadden A. S. Gillespie o' . Charity . W. A. Piner Charity . F. S. Hudson ..........•..... o' Chillicothe H. C. Elberg l.\~Vestport . G. L. Hassett Moberly , ,. M. T. Balsley , Fellowship "., .. , .. ;/ . T. V. \Vilson " •. , •. , .. ",., Arlington ."" .. '.' ,,., . J. S. Taylor ,.,."" ..•..... Friend , ...• " " . J. S. Hall , ,." Adelphi .,.,.".",." , " J. M. Breckenridge., .. " ,., ., .Tuscan ., •.•.• ", , , . C. B. Stark ", .• ", ..• Tuscan .....•.•.. , , . Walter Wimmer, •••..•••.••••• Tuscan .................•••... , . .T. N. Bricker , Crescent Hill .......•............... E. 'Grant Moudy Crescent Hm ..•........... : . E. A. 'Vallace Belle , O. A. Gantz Ancient Craft , . J. R. McMillen Berlin . W. L. Hixon , .Billings ..•........•..........•...• G. W. Rolston Queen City ......•......•........... R. S. McMeans ..........•..... Ionia , . East Prairie . C. D. Mitchell C. L. Evingston Richland .....•.•..•.•.. , . fl. L. Richardson : Arcana , o, ..•... W. A. Warren Christian .....•.......... , M. J. Davidson Iberia , W. H. Murdock Cache , , .. C. L. McDonald Cache " .•.......... G. A. Fiener .. Cache ~ . J. E. Gaspill ......•••...••.••..Cache .....•.•........•... A. P. Watkins ..........•..•... Cache , . , , . C. E. Price., .........••...••. Cache .J. W. Schuette Cache . A. Fuhrmann Itasl,a . A. F. Weeke I taska L. Wenzel I taska . II. J. Filsinger I ta81,a . E. Woo Ortmann. Itaska 1'. A. \Venzel Itaska . 0

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INDEX. A Absence of R. W. Bros. Stewart and Bitting :.......... Address of Grand Master.................... . " "Committee on : Report of Committee on Amendments to By-Laws Adopted " " " Proposed Annual Communication, 1912.........

:... 92, 93, 50, 62,

An~~al Me~~ing-Opel!ing.........................................................

ClosIng Appeals and Grievances, Committee on ". " " " Report of 100 to Appointments of Chairmen Standing Committees, 1912 . .t... " District Deputy Grand Masters.......................... District Lecturers. Grand Officers...... " Special Committees, 1912... Articles Placed in Corner-Stone of Infirmary Building Appendix Auditor, 1911, Report of ,.........

60 4 61 48 149 149 148 4 145 61 125 142 146 147 141 142 194 47

B Bigger, Clay C., P. G. M., Biographical Sketch of M. W. Bro.....i and ii " " " Portrait of Frontispiece Biographical Sketch of J. R. McLachlan iii, iv " " I " John W. Owen v, vi Boards of Relief, Committee on 61 ,, •, " " Report of.................................... 96 By-Laws, Amendments Adopted 92, 93, 149 " " Proposed · ' 50, 62, 149 •• " Second Reading of....... 64 Third Reading of......... 94

c Chairmen Standing ComQlittees, 1912, Appointed Charity, Committee on ,. " Report of

. 142 . 61 99, 100 25 Cha~~ers, ~~~~i~~~:::: '::.:.:::::.: : :::: :':.'::::.::::::::':::::::::::: ::: 148 Commissions Issued : . 25 Committee, Auditing . 61 " on Appeals and Grievances .. 61 " " " Report of 100 to 125 Boards of Relief .. 61 " Report of. . 96 60 Charity .. " " Report of 99, 101 "

::25:

280

[Sept.

Index.

Committee on Chartered Lodges " "" Report of .Credentials ; Report of.. 129; Appendix 256 D. D. G. Masters' Reports , , , , , I Report of Fo~~ign Correspondence " " Report of.. .48; App. 1 ., Appointed for 1912 Grand Master's Address "

. 61 . 74 . 61 to 278 .. 61 . 80 . 61 to 122 . 142 . 61 .

Jurisprudence . " Report of . Lodges Under Dispensations .. " ,â&#x20AC;˘ " " Report of. . Manuals .. Masonic Home (Visiting) .. " " "Report of " . Necrology .. Report of . ,, Pay.Roll (Mileage and Per Diem) .. " " Report of. 130 to Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Report of.... Ritual . Report of .. Transportatio.n and Hotels . .. ,. "Report of. . Unfinished Business . Report of . Ways and Means : : .. ,, Report of .. Condition of the Craft 7. Corner-Stones, Laying of ll, 15, 27; Appendix Correspondence, Committee on . " " R e p o r t of .48; Appendix 1 to Credentials, Conlmittee on ; . " " Report of. 4, 129,; Appendix 256 to

Report of

94 61 125 142 61 95 61

66 61 139 49 61 99 61 145 61 140 61 . 98 28

194 61 122

61 278

D Dead Lodges, Roll of Appendix 186 to Deaths, List of Appendix 130 to Decisions of Grand Master ; Dedication of New IialIs.. .. Dispensations, Granted, SpeciaL 10, District Deputy Grand Masters.................................... "Commissioned ~. " " " I..ist of '" Reports of, Report of Committee on, Lecturers, List of

193 138 17 27 26 9 25 146 80 147

281

Index.

1911.J

Division of Twenty-Second Masonic DistrictCommittee on Appointed •• •, Report of D~~s, Sus~e~sions for Non-Payment of. RemIssIon of.

99 127 Appendix 139 to 146 76

E Elected Officers in Past, List of Appendix 184-185 Election of Directors of Masonic Home....................................... 92 of Grand Officers........... .. 74 Exchange on Checks. 28 Exemplification of Work 63, 93 Expulsions Reported Appendix 147

F Financial Statement " Tables Appendix 167 to Foreign Corresp~ndence,Committee on....................... Report of, 48; Appendix 1 to " " " Jurisdictions, Recognition of 8, 49; Appendix

48 182 61 122 123

G Gr~.nd

L~~ge

•,

Closing of................ 145 Financial Statement of :......... 28 Opening of :.... 4 Property 28 " Returns to............ 27 " Statistics '" 27 Lodges, List of Foreign, Recognized Appendix 123 141 ' Officers, Appointment of .'............. " Election of. 74 Installation of 141 Present at Opening of Annual Communication...... 3 Orators- Orations of. , .51-60 Lecturer, Report 0.£............................................................ 83 Master's Address ,.............. 4 " .Committee on........ 61 Report of Committee on.................... 48 Decisions 17 Jewel, presented by retiring Grand Master 143 Representatives Commissioned 25 .. appointed near other Gr. Lodges, 9,25; App. 126 from other Grand Lodges near Grand Lodge of Missouri 9, 25; App. 128 Secretary, Recapitulation of.. Appendix 183 •• Report Presented 24 " "Report of Auditor on 14872 Tabular Statements Appendix.152 to Secretaries, List of. Appendix 124

Treas~rer-Re~?rtof A~dit~;..~.~ ~.:::.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

" .,

., "

282

Index.

[Sept.

H Home, Masonic, Directors Elected . 92 " " Mentioned by Grand Master ~ . 15 ., ,. Grand Secretary . 28 Report of Officers of.. 65 j Appendix 195 to 233 Sum Contributed to during year . 28 Visiting Committee Appointed . 61 " " " Report of . 95

I Infirmary 15, 29, 65; Appendix 194, 195, 201,233 Installation of Grand Officers...... 141

.J Jewel, Grand Master's,. Presented to Grand Master-elect.............. 143 " Past Grand Master's, Presented to P. G. Master Bigger...... 144 Jurisprudence, Committee on 61 " "Report of.. 94

K Kansas, Gra"nd Lodge of.

"........................

L Laughlin, Jasper C., Death of.. 9, 84, List of Foreign Grand Lodges recognized as regular App. , " Grand Lodges, With Names of Grand Secretaries App. Lodge Returns 27, Lodges According to Districts Appendix 234 to ,. Dead, List of :Appendix 186 to of Instruction . New, Chartered 25, 127, Under Dispensation : : 10, " " Committee on . " Report of Committee on .. " Delegates from, placed on Pay Roll ..

154 123 124

75 255 193 14 148 26 61 125 80

Manual, Masonic, Special Committee on 142 Mas?,nic H~me, Co~t;:Iittee on :....................... 61 Report of.......................................... 95 Directors Elected............................ 92 " Mention路of in Grand Master's Address................. 15 " .; Secretary's Report............... 28 " Report of Officers 65; Appendix 195 to 233 " Infirmary 15, 29, 65; Appendix 194, 201,233 Meeting of Grand Lodge, 1912 148

1911.]

Index.

283

Memorial Tablets to Deceased Brethren 151 to 154. Mexico, York Grand Lodge of 8, 49 Mileage and Per Diem, Report of Committee on 130 to 1,39 " " " for Lodges U. D....................................... 80 Minutes Approved 64, 94, 145 McLachlan, James R., Biography of.. iii, iv " " " Portrait of... 92

N Necrology... 7 " Committee on Appointed.............................. 61 Report of................... 66 " New Lodges, List of.;................................ 148 New Masonic District, No. 59 99, 127; Appendix 255路

o Officers, Grand. Appointed............... 141 Elected 74 " " " Installed. 141 Present at Annual Communication, 3; Appendix 270 Past Grand, in Attendance: Appendix . 270 " " in the Past, List of App. 184, 185 Opening of Grand Lodge....................................................... ..... 4 O.rators, Grand, Orations of. 51, 60 Owen, John W., Biography of : v, vi ." " " Portrait of ,............ 92

p Past Grand路 Master's Jewel, Presented to retiring Grand Master Bigger ; . Past Grand Masters, List of Living Past Masters Present, List of Appendix 272 to Pay Roll, Committee on, Appointed............................................ " " Report of 130 to Petitions Presented 64, Printing Proceedings Authorized ~..

144 142 278 61 139 99 145

Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Report of Committee........ Reinstatements, List of Appendix 148 to Report of Committee on Appeals and Grievances 100 to " " Arrangements...... Auditing........ Boards of Relief................................... Charity 99, Chartered Lodges. Credentials 129; Appendix 256 to " District Deputy Grand Masters' Reports.. Foreign Correspondence ..... 48; App. 1 to Grand Master's Address............... .........

49 151 125 140 47 96 100 74 278 80 122 48

Index.

284 Re~?rt

[Sept.

Com~ittee on

Jurisprudence : : . Lodges Under Dlspensatton .. ~ . Masonic Boards of Relief . " Masonic Home (Visiting) . Mileage and Per Diem 130 to Necrology . Pay Roll ~30 to Recognition of Grand Lodges . Ritual ~ . Transportation and Hotels.... . . Unfinished Business . Ways and Means . Grand Lecturer .. Secretary ~ .. Treasurer .. 65; Appendix: 195 to Officers of Masonic Home Representatives of Lodges in Grand Lodge Appendix 256 to " Other Grand Lodges at AnnuAl Communication Appendix Other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge.App. This Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges.App. to National Board of Relief, U. S. and Canada .. Resolutions 64, Returns, Blanks for . Ritual, Committee on .. Report of , . "

94 125 96 95 139 66 139 49 99 145 140 98 83 24 41 233 269 270 128 126 143 100 27 61 9.9

s Secretary, Grand, report of, Submitted....................................... Secretaries, Grand, List of.. Appendix Special Committees, 1912, appointed " Committee on Division of 22d Masonic District, Appointed ,, ,, ,, ,â&#x20AC;˘ ,, ,, ,, Report of Standing Committees, 1912......... State Lodges of Instruction............................... Suspensions for Non-Payment of Dues Appendix 139 to " " Unmasonic Conduct Appendix Suspension of Master of Carthage Lodge, 197 60,

24 124 142 99 127 142 14 146 147 123

T Tabular Statements Appendix 152 to Taxation of Grand Lodge Property........ Twenty-second District, Division of. 127, Transp~~tation and H;?tels-Committee on............... Report of................................ Treasurer, Grand, Report of Âˇ... " " , , ' , Auditor on....................... Tygard, F. J., P. G. M., Death of.. 66,

182 16 255 61 145 41 47 153

1911.]

index.

285

u Unfi?,ished

Bu~.iness, Con~t;nittee

??,

Appointed......... Report of.......... Unmasonic Conduct-Suspensions for.

61 140路 Appendix 147

V Visit of Masonic Home Children ;

:..........

w Ways and Means, Committee on " "". "Report of....................................... Work, Exemplification of. 63,

61 98 93

y York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M