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OFFICERS OF THE

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI 1912 - 1913 JACOB LAMPERT, St. Louis

Grana Master.

VAN FREMONT BOOR, Kansas City

Deputy Grand Master.

CHESLEY A. MOSMAN, St. Joseph

Grand Senior Warden.

TOLMAN W. COTTON, Van Buren

Grand Junior Warden.

ALPHONSO C. STEWART, St. Louis

Grand Treasurer.

JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis

Grand Secretary.

J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka

Grand Lecturer.

REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City. Grand Ohaplain. REV. WM. C. BITTING, St. Louis

Grand Ohaplain.

REV. JAS. M. BOON, Chillicothe

Grand Ohaplain.

FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico

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Grand Senior Deacon.

W M. A. CLARK, Jefferson City

Grand Junior Deacon.

EDW. HIGBEE, Kirksville

Grand Senior Steward.

JOHN W. BINGHAM, Milan

Grand Junior Steward.

JULIUS C. GARRELL, St. Louis

Grana Marshal.

W;M. F. JOHNSON, Boonville O. A. LUCAS, Kansas City

Grana Marshal. Grand Swod Bear-M路.

BERT S. LEE, Springfield

Grand Pursuivant.

JOHN PICKARD, Columbia

Grand Orator.

JOHN H. LUCAS, Osceola

Grand Orator.

JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis

Grand T~'ler.

Oommittee on Fraternal,Oorrespondence, REV. CHARLES C. WOODS, St. Louis, Mo.,

3504 Washington Ave.

ARCH A. JOHNSON SPRINGFIELD., GRAND MASTER,

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BIOGRAPHICAL. ARCH A. JOHNSON, GRAND MASTER

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Arch A. Johnson, the sixty-eighth Grand Master of Missouri is of good old Scotch-Irish and English stock. His paternal ancestors were Scotch-Irish, came to the United States early in the eighteenth century, and settled in' North Carolina. About the year 1800 his grandfather moved to what is now the State of Kentucky. His maternal ancestors came over from England several generations ago and settled in Virginia. In process of time their descendants moved westward also to Kentucky, then a State. Here his father was born in 1824; and in the same State his father and mother were married fifty-nine years ago last April. It might not be amiss to mention here that both of them are still living, and now form a part 'of the family of their honored son in the beautiful and flourishing City of Springfield.

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In the County of McLean and State of Kentucky our Most Worshipful Brother was born on the 9th day of July, 1869. When he was eight years old he moved with his pare~ts to Laclede County, Missouri. There he continued to live on the farm until he was twenty-one years .of age. During this time he attended the public schools of his county and later on studied law. In 1890 he came to Springfield and was admitted to the bar of Greene County. He at once engaged in the activ~ practice of the law, and formed a part路 nership with Thomas B. Love, now of .Dallas,. Texas, under the firm name of Love and Johnson. He was elected city attorney of Springfield in 1898 and re-elected in 1900. For several years past he has been a member of the firm of Mann, Johnson and Todd, of Springfield, one of the leading law fi'rms of South Missouri. The partnership was but recently dissolved, and he is now practicing by himself. He is considered one of the leaders at the bar, and is now the Democratic nominee for the office of Circuit Judge of the Twenty-third Judicial District, composed of the County of Greene. Our Brother was married to Miss Effie Carson Dixon, October 9th, i898. She was a most winsome lady. Their home life was an ideal one, but she was taken from him by death December 23d,

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1910. Two children survive her-a daughter, Sarah E., and a son, Richard S. Brother Johnson was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Solomon Lodge, No. 271, Springfield, November 16th, 1894. He served as its Master in 1903 and '1904, 'two consecutive terms, and we might add, something unusual for that Lodge. He is still one of its Past Masters. He was exalted in Springfield Chapter, No. 15, R. A. Masons, November 7th, 1903. He was knighted in St. John's Commandery, No. 20. December 6, 1904. He passed the circle in Zabud Council, No. 25, February 21st, 路1905. He became a member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, A. 路A. O. N. M. S., by initiation May 11th, 1905. All of these bodies are located in Springfield, and he holds his membership in all of them today. In 1904 Brother Johnson was appointed by Grand Master Valliant one of the Grand Orators of the Grand Lodge. His oration, beautiful in diction and splendidly delivered, may be found in the Proceedings of 1905, pp. 117 et seq. His advancement in the Grand Lodge was no less rapid than it was merited. In 1905 he was appointed Grand Sword Bearer; in 1906, Grand Senior Steward; in 1907, Grand Senior :qeacon; in 1908 he was elected Grand Junior Warden, and was regularly advanced until in 1911 he was elected Grand Master by a practically unanimous vote. Our Grand Master is a painstaking and able lawyer; a most companionable and genial gentleman, and a most zealous Freemason. It is the ardent hope of his Brethren that he may be sparen to them for many years in the future. D. M. WILSON..

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS .OF THE

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STATE OF MISSOURI HELD IN ST. LOUIS, COMMENCING

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NINE'rY-SECOND ANNUAL COl\Il\IUNICATION OF THE

GRAND LODGE ANCIEN'I' ~~REE AND ACCEPTED MASON-S OF THE S'!'A'rE Olf MISSOURI. 'fhe Ninety-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Acceptep. l\1asons of the State of Missouri convened at Scottish Rite Cathedral, Seventeenth and Locust Streets, St. Louis, Missouri, September 24, 1912, at 10 o'clock A. M. PRESENT. ARCH A. JOHNSON, Springfield .. : M. W. Grand Master. JACOB LAMPERT, St. Louis R. W.Deputy GrandMaster. VAN FREMONT BOOR; Kansas City R. W. Grand Senior Warden. CHESLEY A. MOSMAN, St. Joseph R. W. Grand.'uniorWarden. ALPHONSO C.. STEWART, St. Louis . .R. W. Grand Treasurer. ,JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis R. W. Grand SecTetary. J. R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka R. W. Grand Lecturer. REV. JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City . .R. W. Grand Chaplain. REV. WM. C. BITTING, St. Louis R. ,":,. Grand Chaplain. REV. JAMES M. BOON, Chillicothe R. W. Grand Chaplain. TOLMAN W. COTTON,' Van Buren .. '.' .R. W. Grand Senior Deacon. FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico R. W. Grand Junior Deacon. , WM. A. CLARK, Jefferson City R. W. Grand Senior Steward. EDWARD HIGBEE;' Kirksville R. W. Gram.l Jumor Steward. JOHN W. BINGHAM, Milan oR. W. Grand Marshal. JULIUS C. GARRELL, St. Louis :R. W. Grand Marshal. WM. F. JOHNSON, Boonville R. W. GTand Swo1'd Bearer. O. A. LUCAS, Kansas City R. W. Grand Pursuivant. JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis R. W. Grand Tiler.

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VISIT OF THE MASONIC HOME CHILDREN.

Prior to the opening of the regular session of Grand Lodge, the children of the Masonic Home entered the hall, marched on the stage and entertained the members present with 'a de- . lightful program of music and song, assisted by Moolah Orchestra and Grand Organist P. B. Eversden. ("Music hath charms.")

MOOLAH ORCHESTRA.

Prior to opening of regular session of the Grand Lodge, the gathering members were most splendidly entertained and. charmed by the musical selections rendered by J\1001ah Orchestra. After the convening of the Grand Lodge, the Grand :l\1aster expressed the thanks of the members of the Grand Lo~ge to the Orc'hestra and its members for their delightful courtesy. OPENING.

At 10 o'clock A. M. the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. ~. M. of the State of Missouri, ;was opened in AMPLE FORM by the J\10st orshipful Grand Master, Arch A. Johnson, assisted by the other Grand Officers. Divine blessings upon and guidance in the proceedings of this Grand J-lodge were invoked by R. W. Brother .John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

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CREDENTIALS.

The Committee on Credentials made the following preliminary report: We, the Committee on Credentials of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri, have the honor to report that a

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majority of the Lodges of Missouri are represented at the present session of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, WM. E. HOKE, Chairman.

A constitutional number of TJodges being therefore represented, the :L\1ost \~Torshipful Grand :L\1aster declared the Grand Lodge duly open and ready' to proceed \"ith the transaction of business. ~ DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.

M. W. Brother H. H. l\1E:yel', Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, 'was announced as in waiting at the outer door, seeking admission. :LVI. W. Grand Master Johnson appointed M. \\T. Brother \짜m. F. Kuhn to conduct . and introduce the distinguished Brother. 1\1. ""V. Brother Meyer was received ,vith the Grand Honors and by the Grand 1\1aster in the following fitting words: Most Worshipful Brother Meyer:

On behalf of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri, I extend to you a most hearty, cordial and Fraternal greeting. It is a matter of pride with the. Freemasons of Missouri that we are in most friendly accord with all Sister Grand Jurisdictions; and with no Sister Grand Jurisdiction are our relations more friendly or more cordial than with that from which you hail. And it is with peculiar pleasure that we welcome you to this the Ninetysecond Annual Communication of the Gran.d Lodge of the State of Missouri.

Most vVorship'ful Brother 1\1eyer was escorted to the Grand East by Grand Master Johnson, and happily responded to the welcome as follows: Most Worshipful Gmnd Master, Right Worshipful Gra'[td Wardens and Brethren of the Grand .Lodge of the State of Missouri:

I wish to say to you on behalf of the Grand Jurisdiction of Arkansas that I appreciate most deeply the very gracious courtesy extended to me to-day. I did not expect it, because it has been ten

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years since I have passed through and become a "has been;" but as your Grand Master has so fittingly stated, there is no Jurisdiction within the confines ot this glorious country of ours, where Fraternal relations exist and have always existed in a more hearty and cordial degree than between our State and yours. (Applause.) The f3:cts are, Brethren, that you have many virtues that we have. We can speak well of you without disparaging ourselves. Missouri and Arkansas are so near akin by reason of the beautiful sunshine and the gladsome songs of the Ozark Mountains that permeate both that we are not at all jealous of the virtues that you have, because we appreciate 'and pretend that we have something more. Arkansas has been very much affected in the past by a reputation; but. reputation is not all, because sometimes reputations are misplaced or unworthily bestowed. Like the Irish girl who left Ireland with a good路 letter of recommendation as to her character and she lost it on the boat. But fortunately for herself, as she thought, there was a friendly and accommodating young Irishman on the boat and when she had confided to him her dilemma in losing her certificate of good character, offered at once to remedy the misfortune and said "I will write you another one." And the letter or certificate he furnished her was about like this: "To all to whom this may come: This is to certify that Bridget O'Connor had a good reputation and character when she left Ireland, but she lost it on the boat." (Laughter.) Now Brethren, I appreciate you have a busy time ahead of you and I will not waste your time. You have a beautiful Temple in which to carryon your deliberations, typ~cal of your progress and of the spirit of your Masonry and. of the great things you have accomplished in your Great State of Missouri. And I want to say to you that Arkansas will always extend to you a welcome 'within her boundaries whenever you have left your home and come to us; even if it happens you are in our State because you cannot stay at home! Now, Brethren, I am sure that you w.ill know by what I have been trying to tell you. that I am more than appreciative, from the bottom of my heart, and thank you in behalf of my Grand Jurisdiction for you-r ve~y, very cordial greeting. (Applause.)'

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.

Most Worshipful Grand l\/Iastcr Arch A. Johnson, thereupon presented and read the following Annual Address, which was referred to路 a Committee consisting of all Past Grand

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Masters present, with M. W. Brother Xenophon Ryland, Chairman: Brethren

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Under the providence of God we meet today in our Ninety-secand' Annual Communication with 'evidence of His favor and blessings visible on every hand. Peace and prosperity have crowned our year's labor, and Freemasonry as a great moral force working for the upbuilding of character of, man is being felt more and more in every community in the State. Reflection ends with the conclusion that our labors have not been in vain. Masonic Home. Missouri Freemasons have a right to be proud of their splendid home. Within the yea~ the Hospital has been completed, and its dedication today will be the great event of this session of the Grand Lodge. We have accomplished much at the' Home by way of providing comforts for the aged and infirm and the helpless little ones dependent upon us, and I sincerely hope that our interest and enthusiasm has not spent its force, but that at thi's session of the Granl Lodge a plan ,Will be adopted for raising the funds necessary to replace the antiquated central building now in use wit,h a splendid structure in keeping with the needs of the institution. The Craft is certainly able to provide the means with which to build 'such an edifice. For the devoted, faithful service of the Board of Directors we owe our thanks and grateful acknowledgments. It has been my good fOl:tulle to participate in a number of great Masonic meetings during the year. On Sept. 30, 1911, assisted by M. W. Brothers John R. Parson, Wm. Kuhn, E. F. Allen, R. R. Kreeger and R. W..Brothers Jacob Lampert, Julius Garrell, Percy Budd, and many other distinguished Freemasons, I dedicated the Masonic Temple, corner Ninth and Harrison streets, Kansas City. It is a magnificent structure, and the Bret~ren of Kansas City are entitled to much credit for this splendid contribution to Freema'sOnry. The ceremony of dedication was the occasion for a great gathering of Freemasons, one of the most notable in the history of the State. Oct. 28, as the guest of Missouri Lodge, No.1, I visited Bodley Lodge, No.1, Quincy, Ill., in their beautiful new Temple dedicated on that day., We mEt there M. W. Brother Dave Jackson, Grand Master of the State of Kentucky, who was accompanied by Lexington Lodge, No.1, of Lexington, Ky. M. W. Brother Delmar D. Dar-

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rah, Grand Master of Illinoi's, accompanied by the Grand officers of our sister Jurisdiction, welcomed and entertained us in royal style. M. W. Brothers John R. Parson, D. M. Wilson, R. W. Broth~rs Jacob Lampert, Frank R. Jesse, Julius C. (}arrell, F. P. Gibbs and Wm. E. Hoke, honored the occasion with their presence. Our Illinois brethren regaled the vast throng with a sumptuous banquet at six o'clock in the evening, after which a reception was tendered us and the third degree conferred by the officer'S of Missouri Lodge, assisted by our Grand Lodge officers, and one was conferred by the Grand Lodge officers of Illinois. Our visit was greatly enjoyed. Feb. 7, George Washington Lodge, No.9, was visited by M. W. Brother Delmar D. Darrah, Grand Master, of Illinois, accompanied by his as'SOciate Grand officers. lt was my pleasure to be present. Nearly all of the officers of our Grand Lodge were also its guests on this occasion. The meeting was held fl,t the Scottish Rite Cathedral in the City of St.. Louis, andover 1,000 members oE the Fraternity were in attendance. This was truly a great Masonic meeting. The third degree was conferred on two candidates, the Grand Lodge officers of Illinois conferring one and the Grand Lodge officers of Missouri the other. R. W, Brother Leon W. QUick)s to , be congratulated for this splendid meeting. June 26, Solomon Lodge, No. 271, United Lodge, No.5, and Gate . of the Temple Lodge, No. 422, all located in my home city, tendered a reception to the officers of the Grand Lodge. We had with us on that occasion M. W. Brother John R. Parson, R. W. Brothers Jacob Lampert and Julius C. Garrell, and many other prominent and distinguished Freema'Sons. The esteem and good will of my friends and neighbors evidenced by this meeting was greatly appreciated by me. lt has also been my pleasure to visit a large number of Lodges in the State during the year, but time forbids more than a general mention.' In every instance, however, I was cordially received and found the true spirit of Freemasonry prevailed. I have been unable to visit many I had hoped to vi'sit. I have found that the cares of the world are no respecters of persons, and that .the everyday affairs or life cannot be neglected even by one holding the office of Grand Master. Time which I had hoped to spend going about over the State visiting the Lodges was taken up looking after the everyday affairs of life; but it has. been my pleasure to be with R. W. Brother J. R. McLachlan, the Grand Lecturer, in a number of schools ot in'Struction held by him. In every instance he has demonstrated his splendid ability as an instructor.

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Brother McLachlan, in his quiet, unassuming way, is doing a great work for Missouri Freemasonry, and I can hope for nothing better than that he may long continue in the great work he is accompli'shing fOI: us. FRATERNAL RELATIONS. I have had correspondence with the Grand Masters of several of our路 sister Grand Jurisdictions, principally in regard to questions of jurisdiction over candidates, all of which have been amicably adjusted, and I am glad to report that peace-and-good-'fe!lowship prevails with all. GRAND REPRESENT'ATIVES. I appointed Brother James K. Moore, of Vioksburg, a's Repre路 sentative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Mississippi. DEPUTY GRAND MASTEHS. Early in the year I appointed Deputy Grand Masters for all the Masonic Districts of the State. Two vacancies have occurred during the year: R. W. Brother H. M. Irwin, of the Seventh District, resigned, and I appointed R. W. Brother Joseph E. Reese, of Maryville, to fill the vacancy; R. W. Brother John T. Mason, of the Twenty-seventh District, having resigned, I appointed R. W. Brother S. P. Cunningham to fill the vacancy. LAY:ING OF CORNER-STONES. Oct. 24, 1911, assisted byR. W. Brothers Jacob Lampert, D. G. M.; Van F. Boor, G. S. W.; M. W. Brother John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, and R. W. Brothers A. L. Me-Rea, Sol. ,E. Waggoner, and Henry T. Wright, I laid the corner-stone of Parker Memorial Hall at the Rolla School of Mines. In addition, Dispensations have been issued for laying of cornerstones, as follows: Oct. 5, 1911. to S. F. Bratton, W. M., for Post Office building at Warrensburg. Oct. 5, 1911, to Rev. Brother C. M. Mitchell, for State Experiment building at Mountain Grove. Oct. 12, 1911, to R. W. Brother H. L. Hunter, for High School building at Clinton.

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Oct. 27, 1911, to M. W. Brother John T. Short, for Public Library building at Fulton. Nov. 3, 1911, to R. W. Brother G. F. Brewington, for Christian Church at Macon. Dec. 14, 1911, to R. W. Brother C. M. Hudson, for Masonic Temple at Carrpllton. May 1, 1912, to M. W. Brother C. C. Woods, for Methodist Church at Ferguson. May 11, 1912, to W. M. of Savannah Lodge, No. 71, for a Library building at Savannah. May 11, 1912, to R. W. Brother H. N. Lloyd, for Masonic Templo at Clayton. May 16, 1912, to M.. W. Brother A. M. Dockery, for Court House at Princeton. May 20, 1912, to R. W. Brother Thos. F. Hurd, for Court Hou'Se at Paris. June 3, 1912, to M. W. Brother C. H. Briggs, for Christian University at Canton. June 8, 1912, to R. W. J. R. McLachlan, for school building at Rutledge. July 1, 1912, to M. W. Brother Campbell Wells, for Court House at Boonville. Sept. 21, 1912, to R. W. BTother Jacob Lampert, for Mas'onie Temple at Westport. Aug. 30, 1912, to W. Brother G. B. Beeny, for school building at Sheldon. Aug. 30, 1912, to R. W. Brother H. T. Wright, for school building at Lebanon. DISPENSATIONS. Numerous Dispensations have been issued during the year authorizing the removal of Lodge'S, to elect officers, and to rebal10t on petitions. I have been compelled to refuse a great number of requests for Dispensations for the ,reason that the purposes for which they were desired were in violation of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Dispensations to form new Lodges have been issued as follows: M.arch 21, 1912, Willard Lodge, at Willard, Greene County, Forty-fifth District. April 8, 1912, Anderson Lodge, at Anderson, McDonald County, Fifty-sixth District.

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April 23, 1912, Norwood Lodge, at Norwood, Wright County, Forty-sixth District. May 16, 1912, Maple Lodge, at Neelyville, Butler County, Fiftysecond District. June 18, 1912, Owensville Lodge, at Owensville, Gasconade County, Thirty~second District. June 19, 1912, Sheffield Lodge, at Kansas City, Jackson County, Twenty-second District. SUSPENSION OF MASTER OF MT. MORIAH LODGE, No. 40. Charges of unmasonic conduct were preferred against the Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 40. The charges were referred by me to a committee composed of Past Masters of the Lodge, headed by M. W. Brother Wm. A. Hail, P. G. M. On Dec. 1 I received a report from this committee, and believing the charges to be well founded, I su'spended the acc~sed, and notified him to appear at this session of the Grand Lodge to answer to the charge. SUSPENSION OF MASTER OF NAYJ;.A>R LODGE, No. 568. Charges of unmasonic conduct were preferred against the W. M. of Naylor Lodge, No. 568, which 1 caused to be investigated, and believing same to be well founded, on Dec. 15, I suspended the ac. cused and notified him to appear before the Grand Lodge -to answer the same. CHARGES AGAINST MASTER OF 'LODGE OF LOVE, No. 259. In the matter of charges preferred against the W. M. of Lodge of Love, No. 259: The charge of unmasonic conduct was preferred against the Master of Lodge of Love, No. 259. I caused the charge to be investigated, and belieVing there were mitigating circumstances connected with the 'matter~ I declined to suspend the accused. An appeal from my decision in the matter was taken by the accuser.. The papers in this case are now in the hands of the Committee on Juri'sprudence. DECISIONS. A great many 'questions of Masonic Law have been propounded to me, which I have answered by r.eferring the inquirer to the plain letter of our By-Laws. Of ,s~ch inquiries I will make no further mention. ' ... I submit for your consideration the following decisions: 1. Brother Livingston CUlbertson, a member of Papinsville Lodge, No. 140, wrote to the Secretary of the Lodge that he desired

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to change his membership to Hume Lodge, No. 130, and asked his Lodge to grant him a dimit for that purpose. Papinsville Lodge, No. 140, issued him a dimit on the old form in use under ,the Grand Lodge By-Laws of 1870" as amende<;l by the By-Laws of 1880. The Brother at once petitioned Hume Lodge for affiliation, attaching the dimit to his petition. His petition disclosed the fact that he lived across the State line in the State of Kan'sas. Hume Lodge rightfully refused to receive his petition. He thereupon returned his dimit to Papinsville Lodge, together with his dues in said Lodge for a year, and requested that he be retained as a member of the Lodge. Papinsville Lodge, No. 140, ask what they should do in the premises. Decision: In his application for the dimit Brother Culbertson complied with the requirements of Sec. 157, which provides for the granting of a certificate of good standing to a member who desires to affiliate with another Lodge in this State. The Lodge was at fault in not issuing him a certificate as provided by Sec. 157 in place of the dimit actually issued: and that, notwithstanding the .Lodge issued a dimit, he had the right to treat it as a certificate of good 'standing, and that his membership was not terminated in Papinsville Lodge, that by his immediate return of the dimit issued, together with his dues, he retained his membership tn Papinsville Lodge. â&#x20AC;˘ 2. Troy Lodge, No. 34, on Feb. 11, 1911, oli application of Brother Thos. H. Moore, who prior to said date had moved to the , State of California, granted him a dimit. In January, 1912, he returned the dimit, stating that he did not want to join a Lodge in California, and would like to have a certificate of good standing such as would enable him to visit a Lodge in California. Question: Could the Lodge take back the dimit and issue him a certificate of good standing? Decision: The Lodge having regularly issued him a dimit, he ceased to be a member and the Lodge had no authority to take back the dimit and issue him a certificate such as he desired. The difference between this and the case from Papinsville Lodge, No. 140, is that, in the present case the Brother got what he called for when dimit wa:s issued him, while i,:1 the former case a certificate of good standing should have been issued in the first instance rather than the dimit. . 3. R. W. Brother Frazier ÂˇP. Gibbs, D. D. G. M., Thirty-third District, asks if Sec. 183, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, prohibits

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the sending of a list of names of candidates to be balloted on for the degrees to m8mbers of the Lodge in sealed envelopes. Answer: No. 4. Tuscan Lodge, No. 360, asks where charges of unmasonic conduct are preferred against a member, is it mandatory that the Master appoint a time for trial, or may the Master exercise his discretion as to whether he will cause a trial to be had, taking into consideration the facts known to him as to the difficulty of making proof of the charge? Answer: Sec. 211, By-Laws, makes it imperative that the Master should proceed with the trial. 5. Rockville Lodge, No. 341, received a petition for the degrees from a man who forty years prior thereto had petitioned and was elected to receive the degrees in a Lodge in Henry County, but who . failed to present himself for initiation. Question: Has the Lodge the right to receive his petition, or does the Lodge in Henry County retain jurisdiction, notwithstanding the fact that he now resides in the jurisdiction of Rockville Lodge? Decision: Sec. 167, of the By-Laws, was not intended to retain perpetual jurisdiction in a case like this. Sec. 113 would prevent the Lodge in Henry County from receiving this petition as the candidate did not re'side in the jurispiction of the Lodge. Rockville Lodge had the right to receive the petition.. 6. Hannibal Lodge, No. 188, asks whether members of the Masonic Fraternity should sign their names to such a document as the following: "TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: "We, the undersigned, citizens of Hannibal, Mo., and members of the Masonic Fraternity, have known . . for a number of years, and have always known him to be a broad-minded man in his religious and political views." Answer: No. 7. Heroine Lodge, No. 104, asks w.hethe~..an advertising manager fora wholesale liquor house, whose duties are to send out advertising matter for his employer, is eligible under the' By-Law;:; for membership in the Masonic Lodge. Decision: He is not eligible under Sec. 182, Grand Lodge ByLaws. 8. McDonald Lodge, No. 324, expelled a member on charges preferred against him, charging him with misrepresenting the fact:;

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concerning his residence路 and eligibility in his petition for the degrees. He afterwards petitioned the Lodge for reinstatement, as provided by Sec. 250 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Question: Has the Lodge juri"sdiction to entertain his petition for reinstatement? I Answer: Yes.路 Sec. 250 makes no distinction in case of expelled members as to the cause or charges upon which judgment was rendered. 9. Cache Lodge, No. 416, at a regular Communication passed several candidates to the degree of Fellowcraft. The next regular Communication of the Lodge as fixed by its By-Laws would convene at 7: 30 p. m., Dec. 9. Question: Could the M. M. degree be conferred on these Brethren at a special meeting convened at eleven o'clock a. m., Dec. 9, which meeting would continue through the day, into the regular meeting in the evening as fixed by the ~y-Laws? Decision: Under Sec. 110, Grand Lodge By-Laws, the Lodge could not confer the degrees prior to the time fixed by the By-Laws for the next regular meeting. The Grand Master has no authority to sukpend this By-Law of the Grand Lodge by issuing a Dispen'sation. 10. Tuscan Lodge, No. 360, received charges of unmasonic conduct against one of its members. The specifications were numerous, and a trial would necessarily require the taking of a great mass of testimony. Que'stion: Could the Lodge require the accusing Brother to stand the expense of taking the testimony as a. condition .precedent to the trial? Answer: No. Question 2: Was it compulsory on the part of the Lodge that they proceed to trial on all of the specifications, or could the Master or prosecuting officer of the Lodge require the accuser to elect one or more specifications upon which the trial should be had for the 'purpose of saving expense? Decision: A Lodge has the right to protect itself against unnecessary expense and may require the accusing party to elect 'Yl,lich of several specifications he desires to haVe the trial proceed upon; the remainder of the specifications contained in the charge to stand continued until trial 1's had. 11. Sept. 11, I was notified that a member of Cardwell Lodge,

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No. 231, was engaged in the saloon business. I instructed R. W. Brother Virgil P. Adams, D. D. G. M., in whose district the Lodge is located, to investigate the charge, and if it was well founded,.,to order the Lodge to proceed to file charges and expel the delinquent member. 12. Four Mile Lodge, No. 212, is located near the border line between the States of Missouri and Arkansas.

St. Frances Lodge, No. 505, under the Grand Jurisdiction of th'e State of Arkansas, is located just across the line in the State ,,~f Arkansas. The By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas permit Lodges in' that Jur:isdiction to receive petitions from residents of . another State, provided a waiver of jurisdiction can be had from the Lodge in the sister State having jurisdiction over the petitioner, and provided also the consent of the Grand Master of the State in which the petitioner resides is first had. Mr. Dee Mills, who lives in the State of Mi'ssouri near the Arkansas line, petitioned St. Frances Lodge, and after St. Frances Lodge obtained a waiver from Four Mile Lodge, application was made to me as Grand Master of the State of Missouri, for a waiver as provided by their laws. This and another case hereinafter referred to where the facts were similar, were 'submitted by me to the chairman of our Committee on Jurisprudence, and after due consideration I. granted a waiver of jurisdiction in favor of St. Frances Lodge, No. 505, as requested. Similar action was taken in the case of Oscar C. OIds, Four Mile Lodge, No. 212, first having waived jurisdiction in favor of St. Frances Lodge, No. 505. I was unable to find any exp!ess authority for my action in granting the 'waivers of jurisdiction in favor of the Arkansas Lodge as above set forth. Recently a similar case has been presented to me in which I declined to grant the waiver, assigning as my reason that I desired the Grand Lodge to pass on my action in granting the waivers above referred to before taking action on other similar cases. 13. Charges of unmasonic conduct were preferred in Itaska Lodge, No. 420, against the Secretary-elect, of that Lodge after his election and prior to the date of installation.

The question was asked as to whether he could be installed while the charges were pending against him?

Proceedings of the

[Sept..

Answer: No, the general welfare of the Lodge require's that an officer should not be installed against whom charges of unmasonic conduct.are pending. 14. My attention has been called to a reeent issue of a Masonic Journal publish8d in Kansas City, made up largely of advertisements of tandidates for political offices, giving their Lodge mem ber'ship and Masonic history. Such publications in a Masonic Jour路 nal are in violation of Masonic Law. (Sec. 187 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws.) In a 'subsequent issue of the same Journal the editor apologize., for the political issue of the paper, saying that h.e was not informed as to the law on the subject. RECOMMENDATIONS. I recommend that a digest of Masonic Law as found in the approved decisions be published. Such publication, in my opinion, 'would reduce the labors of the Grand Master fully one-half. CONCLUSION. In conclusion, I desire to thank the Grand Lodge for the honor bestowed upon me by my elevation to the office of Grand Ma'ster. It is an honor that 1 shall always appreciate above all others that may' come to me. In the administration of the affairs of the Craft during the year I have at all times had the invaluable assistance of our Grand Seeretary, John R. Parson, a more faithful and efficient officer than whom never served a Grand Lodge. His kindly and efficient services have been of great value to me, and the Grand Lodge is to be congratulated in naving 'Such a Gral1d Secretary. R. W. Brother Anthony F. ittner, chairman of the Committee on Jurisprudence, has been of great assistance to. me during the year, and lowe and extend grateful acknowledgments for many favors and kindnesses done and shown me by all of the Brethren on whom I have called for assistance. Especially do I return my thanks to the District Deputy Grand Ma'sters for services rendered to me and the Craft during the year. Everyone of them has ,merited the approval of the Fraternity by faithful, efficient and willing service. Fraterna,llY, ARCH A. JOHNSON, Grand Master.

1912. ]

Gro.nd Lodge of lvfissoU1'1.

RESOLUTION.

1\I. "V. Brother Dorsey A.â&#x20AC;˘Tamison offered the following resolution which was unanimously adopted: 'WHEREAS, .The Grand Master and the Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri have arranged for the dedication of the new Hospital building at the Ma;;onic Home ground~ this afternoon, September 24th, 1912, at 2 :30 o'clock; and, 'VHEREAS, A number of the Lodges of t.he city and county of St. Louis desire to participate as such in the procession incident to the dedication of said Hospital; Now.. Tht;refore. Be It Resolved, That such Lodges as may desire to participate in said procession be granted Dispensations, and they are hereby authorized to participate in said procession and dedicatory services as such Lodges under their re;;pective banners and in their usual regalia. DORSEY A . .JAMISON.

REPORT OF THE GRAND SECRETARY.

M. "Vl. Brother John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, presented his Annual Report, which showed that he had maintained his record by 'securing reports and Grand TJodge dues from everyone of the 617 I~odges in the State for the seventh consecutive year. This was accompanied by the Report of the Grand Treasurer and the Aliditing Committee; and the combined Reports, were ordered printed in the Proceedings as follov.rs: To the Grana Lodge of A.ncient F'ree and Accepted Masons Of MisSOU1'i:

In .aecordance with Grand Lodge law, the following report of official work in the office of Grand Secretal'y is presented covering the period between Sept. 11th, 1911. and Sept. 18th, 1912. NEW LODGES. Seven new Lodges, receiving charters at the last session of Grand Lodge, were duly constituted and set ltt worl, under the law, and are named and located as follows: CHARTERED SEPTI-;MBER 28th, 1911. Mokane Lodge, No. 612, at Mokaile, Callaway County, Twenty-seventh District. Wellston Lodge, No. 613, at Wellston, St. Louis County, Fifty-seventh District. lVfount Washington Lodge, No. 614, at Mount Washington, Jackson County, :F'ifty-ninth District. Chaffee Lodge, No. 615, at Chaffee, Scot.t County" Fiftieth District. Marion Lodge, No. 616, at Mercer, Mercer County, Fourth District. Park Lodge, No. 617, at Kansas City, Jackson County, Twenty-second District.

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

Grandview Lodge, No. 618, at Grandview, Jackson County, Fifty-ninth District. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. By order of Grand Master Arch A. Johnson, commissions were issued to the District Deputy Grand Masters appointed in the Fifty-nine Masl?nic Districts. COMMISSIONS TO GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Grand Master Johnson appointed as Grand Representative of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Mississippi: R. W. Bro. James K. Moore Vicksburg VACANCIES IN OFFICE OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Grand Master Johnson appointed the following Brethren to fill vacancies, and commissions were issued accordingly: R. 'N. Bro. H. M. Irwin, of the. 7th District resigned, and W. Bro. Joseph E. Reese, of Maryville, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. R. W. Bro. 'John T. Mason, of t.he 27th Distrle't resigned, and W. Bro. S. P. Cunningham, of Mexico, was appointed to fill the unexpired term. DUPLICATE CHA路RTERS. September, 1911-Williamsburg Lodge, No.8; hall and effects destroyed by fire. September, 1911-Summerville Lodge,. No. 555; hall and effects destroyed by fire. Nov. 2, 1911-Wayne Lodge, No. 526; hall and effects destroyed by fire. May 17, 1912-Frankford Lodge,. No. 192; hall and effects destroyed by fire. June 5, 1912-Hornersville Lodge, No. 215; hall and effects destroyed by fire. May 19, 1912-Ralls Lodge, No. 33; hall and effects destroyed by fire. Aug. 22, 1912-Cypress Lodge, No. 227; hall and effects destroyed by fire; $800 insurance. Jameson Lodge, No. 500; lost charter; duplicate issued. LODGE CONSOLIDATED. Granville Lodge, No. 240, at Granville, Monroe County, consolidated with Woodlawn Lodge, No. 223, ,Yoodlawn, Monroe County, under the name and number of the latter Lodge. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Dispensations for new Lodges were .granted by Grand Master Johnson, as follows: Fairview Lodge, Fairview, Newton County, Fifty-sixth District, was continued U. D. by the Grand Lodge at session of 1911. . March 21, 1912-Willard Lodge, Willard, Greene County, Forty-fifth District. April 8, 1912-Anderson Lodge, Anderson, McDonald County, Fifty-sixth District. April 23, 1912-Norwood Lodge, Norwood, Wright County, Forty-sixth District. May 16, 1912--Maple Lodge, Neelyville, Butler County, Fifty-second Di,strict.

1912. ]

Grand Lodge of. Missouri.

June 18, 1912-0wensville Lodge, Owensville, Gasconade County, 'l'hirtysecond District. June 19. 1912-Sheffield Lodge, Kansas City, Twenty-second District. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. Grand Master Johnson ?;ranted a number of Special Dispensations; partial list of same will be found in his Addres~, and remainder as follows: BLECTIO;N OF OFFICERS.

Spring Hill Lodge Centertown Lodge St. Clair Lodge Lowry City Lodge Mineral Lodge Berlin Lodge Naylor Lodge

No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

155 611 273 403 471 378 568

Mansfield Lodge Butler Lodge Acacia Lodge Crane Lodge Bosworth Lodge King Hiram Lodge Tuscan Lodge St. Louis Lodge Blairstow~ Lodge De Soto Lodge Quitman Lodge Lodge of Love Lodge Pattonsburg Lodge Madison Lodge Itaska Lodge,

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

543 254 602 519. 597 309 360 20 557 119 196 259 65 91 420

Fidelity Lodge Urbana Lodge Friendship Lodge Ravanna Lodge Chamois Lodge Laddonia Lodge Bosworth Lodge

No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

339 421 89 258 185 115 597

No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

25 321 79 264 323 149 362 256 476 40 114 420 616 281 1

REBALLOT.

Naphtali Lodge Jonathan Lodge Polar Star Lodge Kirbyville Lodge Cornerstone Lodge Lexington Lodge Hiram, Lodge Shekinah Lodge Mt. Hope Lodge ML Moriah Lodge Twilight Lodge Itaska Lodge Marion Lodge Fenton Lodge Missouri Lodge

REMOVAL OF LODGES. Wayn~

Lodge, No. 526, into a new hall on account of fire. Bloomfield Lodge, No. 153, into a new ball. Clayton Lodge, No. 601, into a new hall. Polo Lodge, No. 232, into a new hall. Newton Lodge, No. 175, removed from Newtonia, Newton County, to Cbestel', Newton County. LAY.ING CORNER-STONES. October 5, 1911-路Sam. T. Bratton, W. M., laying corner-stone of Post Office building at 路Warrensburg. October 5, 1911-C. M. Mitcbell, D. D. G. M., laying corn~r-stone of State Experiment building at Mountain Grove. October 12, 1911-H. L. Hunter, D. D. G. M., laying corner-stone of High School building at Clinton. October 27, 1911-路Jobn T. Short, P. G. M., laying corner-stone of PUblic Library at Fulton. November 3, 1911-Geo. F. Brewington, D. D. G. M., laying corner-stone of Christian Church at Macon.

Proce.edings of the

[Sept.

December 14, 1 !).11-路Clyde M. Hudson, D. D. G. M., laying corner-stone of Masonic Temple at Carrollton. May 1, 1912-C. C. Woods, P. G. M., laying corner-stene of M. E. Church at Ferguson. May 10, 1912-Wellston Lodge, No. 61:~, to appear in procession at laying of corner-stone of Masonic Hall at Clayt.on. May 11, 1912- Savannah Lodge, No. 71, to lay corner-st.one of new Library building at Savannah. Homer N. Lloyd, D. D.' G. rd., laying corner-st~ne of Masonic Temple at Clayt.on. ' May 16, 1912-Alex. M. Docl,ery, P. G. M., laying carner-stone of Court House at Princeton. May 20, 1912-Thos. F. Hurd, D. D. G. M., laying corner-stone of Court House at Paris. June 3, 1912-C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., laying corner-stone of Culver and Stockton Dormitories of Christian University at Canton. June 8, 1912-J. R. McLachlan, G. 1,., laying corner-stone of Public School building at Rutledge, Mo. July 1, 1912-Campbell \,yells, P. G. M., laying corner-stone of Court House at Boonville. ' August 30, 1912路路G. B. Beeney, W. M., laying corner-stone of school building at Sheldon. August 30, 1912-H. T. Wright, D. D. G. M., laying carner-stone at Lebanon. September 6, 1912-Sam. B. Vickers, D. D. G. M., laying corner-stone of Masonic Temple at Sheldon. ~eptember 21, 1912-Jacab Lampert, D. G. M., laying corner-stone of Masonic Temple of W.:lstport Lodge, No. 340, at Kansas City. BT.JANKS FOR ANNUAL RETURNS. Two copies were mailed on May 15th to each Lodge, with accompanying circular giving full details as to time and method of making returns; and on the 15th of July, a scaled 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 33 delinquent Lodges on August 1st. RETURNS FROM EVERY LODGE. Lodges reporting according to law, showed a gratifying increase in memo bel'S and property. The delinquents have reported, and for the seventh consecutive year every Lodge in the St.ate has made returns and paid per capita tax before 'the Grand Lodge session., Our faithful District Deputy Grand Masters and M. V,'. Bro. .Johnson, Grand !\raster, have rendered valuable assistance in securing this result. STATISTICAL. Number of CharterEd Lodges in the Jurisdiction .. Number of Lodges making returns Numb'~r of members in said Lodge!:> Number of Lodges under Dispensation .. Number of members in Lodges under Dispensation. Total number of members . Net gain in membership for the, year ..

617 617 ......... 55,564 7

173 . ..

55,737 2,513

Grand Lodge

1912.]

?f Missouri.

TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS. Tickets to St. Louis and retuTn, at open rate of 2 cents per mile in eacb direction (minimum rate $1.00) will be on sale at all stations in Missouri on September 23, 24, 25 and 26, witb final return limit to reacb original starting point prior to midnight of September 30, 1912. Those holding tickets requiring validation should apply to Validating Office at Union Station, St. Lc>uis, before departure on return journey. Circulars giving railruad and hotel rates were sent to all Lodges in August; copies of same may be found in the Grand Lodge. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. All petitions sent to this office have been forwarded to R. \V. Bro. ,Joseph S. McIntyre, Chairman of tbe Committee. GRAND LODGE PROPEH TY. None' on band. MASO~IC HOMK Three-fiftbs of per capita tax, 1911, amounting to $38,926.80, was paid by Grand Lodge Warrant October 1st, 1911.; and on June 30th, 1912, another warrant for $30.00, covering three-fifthE of back dues collected, was issued, making a grand total of $38,956.80 paid to the Masonic Home for the year 1910-1911. Tbe per capita tax for 191.2, t:> and including September 18th, together with arrears, received since June 30th, 191.2, amounts to $68,251..25, threefifths of which, $40,950.75, 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 instances exchange is included. GRAND LODGl<J FINANCES. RECEIPTS.

Balance, September 11, 1911............................ . Back dues, 1911, colleeted $ 50.00 Dispensation fees, 1912 (six) 180.00 Charter fees, 1912 (seven) . 140.00 From defunct Lodges 9.50 From Books, Constitution 57.50 From Dues Receipts 210.35 From Masonic Manuals 1,209.50 Refund, James Booth, Columbia Lodge, No. 534, 1911 pay roll 11.05 From Board of Relief, 1. grave in Bellefontaine Cemetery 10.00 From printed I<'uneral Services.............................................. 11.25 Sale of rug 5.00 Interest on daily balances, September 1, 1911, to September 1, 191.2 405.16

$ 70,234.04

2,299.31 Grand Lodge Dues, 191.2, up to and including September 18 Total

$72,533.35 68,251.25

$140,784.60

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

DISBURSEMENTS.

Pay Roll, 1911 $ 8,541.60 Masonic Home of Missouri, three-fifths per capita tax, 1911 . 38,956.80 Donation to aid in construction of Masonic Hospita1. .. 7,800.00. Expenses, Grand Master . 1,000.00 Printing and binding 1911 Proceedings... 1,534.30 Charity,- according to Report on Charity, 1911.. . 450.00 Salary, Grand Secretary . 3,000.00 Salary, Grand Lecturer . 2,500.00 Expenses, Grand Lecturer..... . . 671.34 Salary, Fraternal Correspondent . 400.00 Printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . 1,913.90 Rent, Grand Lodge Offices . 1,200.00 Past Grand Master's Jewel, C. C. Bigge)路 . 路100.00 Salary, Grand Treasurer.. . 200.00 Salary, Grand Tiler . 150.00 Expense, Grand Lodge Session, 1911 . 365.35 Report and transcript of 1911 Proceedings : . 60.00 OrganIst, session ] ~ 11路 . . 15.00 Premium on bonds, Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary . 150.00 Painting portrait C. C. Bigger, P. G. M . 50.00 Return of Charter fee to Fairview Lodge U. D., 1911.. 20.00 Printing and bindinl?; :Masonic Manuals . 686.60 . 96.35 Printing Dues Receipts . Bell 'l'elephone . 79.00 Kinloch Telephone ' . 78.35 Ice . 11.70 International Board. of Relief, United States and Canada . . 250.00 70,280.29

Balance on hand September 18, 1912

$ 70,504.31

The above statement shows cash balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer, $70,504.31. Deducting three-fifths of per capita t.ax due Masonic Home, $40,950.75, leaves an available balance of $29,553.56 for the use of the Grand Lodge. MASONIC HOSPITAL. A large majority of the Lodges and individual Brethren have paid a portion or all of their subscriptions since my report of 1911. At the request of the Board of Directors and by direction of the Grand Mast.er, circulars were sent to the Lodges urging immediate payment of amounts due, to which a liberal response was. made with but few exceptions. The following isil1 addition to th e 1911 Ii s t.. Amt. Amt. Subscription. Paid. No. Lodge. 1. Missouri $ 384 50 192 00 3. Beacon ......... _33 33 4. Howard ---_ ...... .............. -

No. 7. 8.

Amt.. Lodge. Subscription. O'Sullivan 2050 Members of.. $ Williamsburg .. 500

Amt. Paid. 20 50 500

Grand Lodge of 111issouri.

1912. ] No. 9. 10. 11. 14. 17. 18. 19. 20. 2I. 22. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 36. 40. 43. 47. 48. 49. 60. 63. 64. 67. 70. 74. 78. 82. 83. 84. 85. 87. 89. 93. 95. 97. 98. 99. 102. 103. 104. 109. 112. 116. 119. 120. 123. 125. 129. 130. . 133. 137. 138. 139. 140. 142. 143. 145. 150. 154.

Amt. Amt. Subscription. Paid. Lodge. G. Washington.$ 126 00 '$ 33600 10 00 10 00 Agency 5000 Paulding-ville... 19 50 19 50 Cyrene 25 00 Clarksville __ e. 33 33 Palmyra 50 00 Paris Union.. 333 31 St. Louis........ 52050 Ind. Memb's. 15 00 Havana 2500 'Vellington .. -. 81 00 Naphtali -....... 25 00 25 00 Ava 14 50 Evergreen 35 00 St. John .......... 25 00 Windsor . __ ..... 62 50 62 50 Huntsville 50 00 Liberty 500 Humphrcys .... 5 00 20 00 Ralls .......... -... 50 00 5000 Troy 100 00 Cooper 300 00 Mt. Moriah .... 5900 Jefferson .... -... 53 50 Fayette -------_ .. 71 00 Fulton ............ 3750 Holt 2500 New Bloomfield 25 00 56 50 Cambridge .. _Monroe 25 00 Members of.... 25 00 4050 Rocheport ____ e. 31 00 Armstrong -- .. 3 00 39 00 Warren 11600 St. Joseph ....... 10 00 Jackson ... __ ..... 25 00 Laclede 7500 WebsterGroves 25 00 Miami Washington..... 66 67 Friendship 5000 100 00 St. Marks........ Meramee .... -_ .. 50 00 Bethany ......... 33 33 Webster 30 00 38 50 Mt. Vernon .... Bloomington.... 900 2800 24 50 West View......· . 93 00 Heroine ... __ .... 5900 Stanberry ...... 20 00 Maitland .... -... 20 00 32 00 Barnes ........ ---. 16~ 00 DeSoto 5000 Compass .. __ .... Hermann ...... 29 00 Gentryville 2000 50 00 Monett ............ 4500 15 00 Hume Star of theWest 50 00 Delphian ........ 33 34 Lincoln ...... -... 2150 Oregon 28 00 Papinville 500 500 Pleasant Grove 10 00 Irondale 10 00 4650 Latimer .......... 4650 Birming ........ 1500 Ionic ............... 1000 1000 e •• o

___ 0

No. 159. 163. 164. 168. 169. 171. 173. 174. 175. 178.

180. 18I. 183. 189. 192. 193. 194. 197. 20I. 202. 203. 206. 207. 211. 2]2. 2]3. 218. 219. 220. 222. 233. 237. 238. 245. 247. 249. 250. 25I. 254. 259. 263. 267. 268. 273. 274. 275. 279. 281. 284. 29I. 296. 299. 300. 301. 307. 309. 312. 314.

316.

3]8. 319. 322. 323. 326. 329. 330. . 331. 333.

Amt. Amt. Subscription. Paid. Lodge. 3700 Green City...... -------_ ...... $ 600 00 Occidental ..... ...... --- .. _-3450 Joachim ........ .............. 12 00 Colony 11 85 Camden ··Pt~·.~·.·.·.$·····"ii··gs 15 00 Hartford 1250 Gray Summit. 5000 Sturgeon ........ 1000 2000 Newton .......... 32 00 Griswold ........ 10 00 10 00 Des Moines..... 20 00 Novelty 5000 California 115 00 3750 Zeredatha 10 00 10 00 Frankford 12 50 Angerona 25 00 2500 Wellsville 50 00 Carthage ]0 00 10 00 Ravenwood . ... ]0 00 10 00 Westville 10 00 1000 Brumley ........ 10 00 Somerset ........ 3334 Clay 5 00 Hickory HilL 500 25 00 75 00 Four Mile....... 80 00 Rolla 90 50 90 50 Good Hope...... 63 00 Albert Pike.... 150 00 Kansas City... 48 00 Bclle ........ La 3335 Bucklin .. -_ ...... 25 00 25 00 La Plata . ....... 2600 350 Rushville 1950 Knob Noster.. 65 00 Neosho ....... -... 83 00 83 00 Carroll ........... 10 00 10 00 Glensted ........ 2350 Hope -_ ............ 25 00 Butler 46 00 Lodge of Love 750 3333 Summit .......... 100 00 Aurora Lodge of Truth 27 00 52 50 St. Clair.......... ROO 800 Cold Spring.... Tranquillity..'... 15 00 Hogle's Creek 500 500 35 00 Fenton ........... 9 00 Canopy ........... 45 50 Edina . ........ ... 20 00 20 00 Sparta 5 00 500 Temple . ......... 500 00 15 00 Doric 15 00 2700 White HalL.. 50 00 New London ... 5000 ]0 00 King Hiram ... 10 00 Cuba 35 00 Pine ................ 500 500 333 35 Rural 05 2500 2.'> 00 Eldorado . ....... 25 00 Paulville . ....... 25 00 3200 Hardin ]23 00 250 00 Corner Stone. Linn 3000 ]000 Kennedy ........ 10 00 ]5 00 Bertrand . ....... Charity 150 00 Chillicothe ... 5000 -

• • • • 0 • • _- • • •

24 No. 385. 336. 337. 340. 344. 345. 346. 347. 352. 354. 355.' 357. 360. 362. 364. 366. 368. 372. 373. 377. 381. 384. 385. 389. 392. 395. 398. 401. 403. 404. 411. 413. 415. 417. 420. 422. 424. 427. 4:30. 432. 434. 437. 439. 440.

442. 443. 448. 450. 452. 453. 456. 459. 461. 463.

E!roceedings of the Amt. Amt. Subscription. Paid. Lodge. 50 00 Joplin $ 2500 25 00 Hallsyille .. ...$ 15 00 Blue Springs.. 22800 Westport 162 50 Moherly 100 00 l<'ellowship 10 00 Arlington· 1250 Spring Creek .. 42 00 Friend 2500 25 00 Hebron 2500 Adelphi 2500 7500 Aux Vas~e....... ... 1,080 00 Tuscan 50 00 Hiram 66 00 Higginsville..... 66 00 14800 Adair 31 00 Crescent Hill. 31 00 Nonpareil ...... 25 00 25 00 Belle ............... 5 00 5 00 25 00 Ancient Craft Ionia 66 67 66 66 East Prairie.. Richland -------2500 44 50 Arcana 40 00 Christian 1000 Hatfield 1000 Jasper 2500 25 OU 5 00 Carterville ._.500 Lowry City. 750 Members of.. .. 750 5500 Rosendale Joppa ... 2775 Valley 2500 Hunnewell 12 50 21 00 White Water.. Haska 78 00 Gate of the Temple ........ 9500 Samaritan " . 5 00 45 00 Glenwood ..... 30 00 4 00 "'Inona Competition ... 10 00 1000 Wheeling ....... 15 00 Lafayette 24 00 7050 Mt. Olive .. 25 00 Trowel 7500 2500 Burlin~t.on 51 00 5100 Anchor 208 50 Schell City...... 2000 2000 Belton ----- .. -... 66 66 Verona ............ 20 DC' Forsyth 75 00 12 50 'Vallace Hazelwood 10 00 10 00 Caruthersville. 5000 Clifton 24 00

No. 464. 465. 476. 471;. 483. 484. 489. 490. 491. 492. 494. 497. 499. 510. 513. 514. 520. 522. 52;). 526. 528. 5;~2.

535. 5:~6.

539. 543. 544. 547. 552. 557. 559. 562. 564. 565. 567. 571. 576. 578. 581. 586. 595. 59ft 599. fiOO. 602. 603. 604. 605. 610. 612. 614. 615.

[Sept.

Amt. Amt. Lodge. Subscription. Paid. Aulville ..........$ 1500 15 00 $ Gaynor City... 30 00 Mt. Hope ........ 33 34 Racine ._----_ ..... 30 00 Fairfax 20 00 Kirl,wood ...... 1 00 44 00 Lal{eville 20 00 Montevallo .... 10 00 10 00 Vandalia ........ 42 50 ]3 34 Daggett 02 Lewistown 10 00 10 00 Equality ]7 00 Paynesville 3000 Biswell 25 00 25 00 Chariton 30 00 Granby 22 50 Clifton Heights 96.50 Gate City ........ 19000 Cunn ingham .... 2000 'Wayne 1 50 46 00 Conway 12 50 Dexter 26 00 13 25 Blackwell· 8250 82 50 Ingomar 12 50 Dawn 35 00 Mansfield 20 00 Mexico 25 00 25 00 South Gate ..... 21000 Calhoun . 20 00 Blairstown 45 00 15 00 Clarksdale 1 50 24 00 Deepwater 20 50 Jamesport 31 00 Tebbetts ... 18 00 Miller ......... -... 10 00 Hayti 23 50 Olive Branch. 17 00 Forest Park .... 69 50 Illmo 37 50 Criterion 25 00 Cecil 24 00 8 00 Puxico 3 00 Elvins 25 00 25 00 Cosby 15 00 Acacia 65 00 Morehouse 16 67 Strasburg ..... 12 50 500 "'alker .... 500 Clark 2000 2000 Mol,ane 25 00 25 00 Mt. 'Washington .. 15 00 Chaffee ." 25 00 25 00 0---"'-'

0 • • • • _-

Total Sept. 1, 1912.$ 2,169 67 $13,773,65

Reported to Grand Lodge up to September 11, 1911..... ____ ......... 51,713 47

33,066 31

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Grand Total from Chart.ered Lodges, Sept.ember 1, 1912..$53,883 14 $46,839 fJ6

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1912.]

INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS.

A C. H. Arcularius Bertram ~mber vVm. Ashton

Subscribed. $

. _

Paid. 50 0:) 25 00 100

B Oeo. E. Benz & Co __ 1\1. A. Block... Wm. R. Brock.. W. H. Brown, No. 316 H. G. Buckingham . A. Boettler ... _ Wm. L. Beckham .. A. C. !:lohmeyer .. J. H. Brennan Chas. H. Buss. Fred C. Bonsack Van F. Boor ..

.......$

47 00 10 00

47 00 10 00 10 00 2500 10 00 30 00 2 Of) 10 00 300 .200

1,175 93

1,175 93 66 67

100 00

Alex G. Cochran

o John

2000

Deane

E Franl. P. Ewins .. John W. Eschenbrenner ..

100 00 15 00

F H . .J. Filsinger

800

G Frazer P. Gibbs R. C. Oans . Ralph Ooldsticker Chas. R. Graves

900

9 3 10 25

00 00 00 00

H John T. Harding .. A. J. Harig Will. E. Hellings. Henry Huetteman H. L. Hunter

25 00 1000 2 00

500 1000

Ittner __

500

J Wm. H. James. D. A. .Jamison Hobert Jacob .... Jas. M. Jones.

500

50ll 50 00 15 00 1000

Proceedings of the

[Sept.

SUbscribed.

H. F. Kollmeyer R. H.. Kreeger

Paid. 200 50 00

L Wm. J. Lonergan Louis Lemp

1 00 ..

100 100 00

M Austin L. McRae \V. C. Mardorf Edward Meyer Benj. P. Miles

Wm.

.. ..

10 00

10 10 13 10

25 00

.. ..

Niemann

00 00 00 00

o Andrew J. O'Reilly J. F. Obernjer ~ Chas. S. Ostr;tnder

100 00 25 00 10 00

. :

p David D. Punch S. C. Punch.............................................

. ..

500 5 00

R Fred J. Riggle ...

6 00

S Geo. M. Sargent.. Francis D. Sturdevant........ Carl Saussele Aug. Schwar:le J. Schoenbrun H. D. Steimke Wm. Stephan

.. ..

.. .

1 60 100

.. . .. ..

25 60 100 1000 15 00 2 00 30 00 15 00

T Wm. W. Thompson Louis E. Trisseler H. W. Tremlett..

5 00 2 00 3 00

. ..

w J. C: C. Waldeck Eugene F. Westheimer F. F. Wermingbaus Philip A. Wenzel Wm. M. Williams , Leonard Wenzel Hy. T. Wetherell.

_......... :

. . .. . .. . ..

106 00 10 00 50 DO

106 00 100 00 10 00 15 00 5000 10 00 200

Grand Lodge of Missouri.

1912.]

SUbscribed.

John H. yaeger......

. $

T'otal Reported up to September 11, 1911..

Paid. 15 00

$ 1,551 53 $ 2,683 20

Total from individuals September 1, 1912

9,559 20

7,81486

$11,110 73 $10,498 06

GRAND LODGE. Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M $ 7,800 00 $ 7,800 00 Reported up to September 11, 1911.................................................. 5,000 00 5,000 00 Tot~l

September 1, 1912

LODGES U. D. Sheffield Lodge U. D ~ Reported to Grand Lodge September 11, 1911.. Total September 1, 1912

$12,800 00 $12,800 00 ,.. $ ..

2500 $ 75 00

2500 4500

100 00 $

7000

ROYAL ARCH MASONS. Grand Chapter, R. A. M __ __ $ 5,000 00 $ 5,000 00 Reported to Grand Lodge September 11, 1911................................ 6,000 00 6,000 00 Total September 1,

191~

$11,000 00 $11,000 00

CHAPTERS, R. A. M. . Bolivar, No. 5 $ Lexington, No. 10.................................................................................. Independence, No. 12............................................................................ Monroe, No. 16 __ . Bellefontaine, No. 25 :, .. DeMolay, No. 26 ~ __ Kansas City, No. 28 . Rolla, No. 32 . Copestone, No. 33.................................................................................. Jefferson City, No. 34 . Cyrus, No. 36 . Orion, No. 49 .. Kilwinning, No. 50 .. Tyrian, :r-<o. 52 __ . Caldwell, No. 53 __ .. Tabernacle, No. 54 . Ralls, No. 55 ~ . Mt. Vernon, No. 81 __ .. Dixon, No. 95 : . Vincil, No. 110 .. St. Charles, No. 111. .. Marceline, No. 118 ~ .. IVlansfield, No. 122 __ .. Excelsior, No. 127 .. Ash Grove,/No. 124.. .

25 00 100 00 75 00

100 00 10 00 5000 2500

2500 1000 5000

1000 1000 2500 2500 2500

25 00 100 00 7500 2500 500 00 • 100 00 20000 5000 33 33 8200 10 00 3950 5000 2500 5000 25 00 1000 5000 1000· 5000 1000 2500 30 00 2500 25 00

$ 565 00 $ 1,624 83 Reported up to September 11, 1911................................................... 4,284 00 1,958 50 Total Septeml'er 1, 1912

$ 4,849 00 $ 3,583 33

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Proceedings of the COMMA NDERIES.

Subscribed. Paid. ....$ 25 00 $ 25 00 50 00 50 00

St. Graal, No. 12... Rolla, No. 59

Reported up to September 11, 1911.. ... Total September 1, 1912

...$

75 00 1942

75 00 19 42

94 42

A. AND A. S. R. Scottish Rite Bodies, Kansas City Scottish Rite Bodies, St. Joseph Scottish Rite Bodies, St. Louis .

001 .

50000 ...... 1,000 00 .$

1,000 00

$ 1,500 00 $ 1,000 01 2,000 00 1,999 99

Reported up to Septembtr 11, 1911. T'otal Sept('mber 1, 1912

$ 3,500 00 $ 3,000 00

ORDER EASTERN STAR. Tipton Chapter, No. 33 (2d Subs.) Reported up to September 11, 1911..

Total September 1, 1912

......$

500 25 00

5 00 25 00

3000 $

3000

RECAPITULATION. Charter(d Lodges Individuals Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M Lodgei:' U. D Grand Chapter, R. A. M. Chapter~, R. A. M Commanderies . A. and A. S. R Chapters Order Eastern Star

...$53,883 14 $46,839 96 10,498 06 ................ 12,800 00 12,800 00 100 00 70 00 ... 11,000 00 11,000 00 4,849 00 3,583 33 94 42 94 42 .... 3,500 00 3,000 00 3000 3000

. . 11,110 73

. . .. . .

Grand Total September I, 1912

$97,367 29 $87,915 77

Fraternally submitted, JOHN R. PARSON, Grand Secretary.

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REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER.

R. \¥. Brother A. C. Ste\vart, Grand Treasurer, presented and read a summary of his H,eport for th~ past year, and same was ordered printed in the Proceedings: ST.

LOUIS,

September 18, 1912.

To the lIf. W. Grand Lodge, A. P. and .4.. 111. of Missouri: DEAR BRETHREN-Herewith I submit my report as Grand Treasurer, togetber with my books and vouchers. My receipts and disbursements, in detail, since last statement, are <tf' follows:

1911.

Sept. Oct.

Balance on band September 11, 1911, as per last Annual Report.... . $ 70,234.04 119.18 Interest 011 deposits.... 124.80 Received fl'om Grand Secretary..... 43.00 62.90 39.76 Interest 011 deposits . 79.20 lteeeived from Grand Secretary . 18.91 Interest on deposits . Received from Grand Secretary . 77:0C 45.95 62.20 16.99 Interest 011 deposits

30. 25. 25. 26. 31. Nov. 22. 30. Dec. 18. 20. 29. 31. 1912. Jan. 16. Heceived from Grand 20. 3l. Interest on deposits.. Feb. 3. Received from Grand 13. 24. 28. Interest on deposits Marcb 7. Received from Grand 16. 31. I nterest on depOSits. April 3. Received from Grand S. 25. 30. Interest 011 deposits May 7. .Heceived from Grand 22. 31. Interest on deposits June 8. Receiv€d from Grand 22. 28. 30. Interest on deposits July 1. ReceIved from Grand 2. 3. 5. 8.

Secretary.. . . Secretary..

Secretary

Sec~,~tary..

Secretary .... . Secretary

. Secretary

59.55 56.30 13.92 70.80 82.50 68.30 12.43 86.70 101.00 10.80 80.80 68.30 77.60 10.53 73.55 74.00 8.78 39.40 227.40 523.50 8.01 1,670.00 1,803.75 1,497.50 3,003.75 3,166.75

30 July

Proceedings of the 10. 11. 13. 16. 18. 20. 22. 23. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 29.

[Sept.

Received from Grand Secretary

_..$

30.

Aug.

Sept.

31. 31. 31. 1. 3. 7. 9. 13. 18. 15. 19. 22. 26. 28. 29. 31. 3. 16. 16.

.---

Interest on deposits_ Received from Grand Secretary

_---

-- .. --

_ _

Interest on deposits _ Received from Grand Secretary

_-.

_ _

_---_. __

Total

_. _

888.80 5,177.80 2,530.70 5,072.75 4,332.50 5,256.25 2,738.75 3,197.25. 32.00 3,078.75 3,032.50 2,956.25 2,147.50 3,178.75 2,474.75 4,584.00 2,226.50 32.38 1,451.25 248.75 344.50 460.80 161.25 53.50 125.00 17.50 233.21> 267.75 182.50 83.15 113.47 148.75 125.15 10.00

$140, 784.60

DISBURSEMENTS. 1911. Sept. 28. 30.

Warrant No. 1 2

30.

A. C. Stewart, Pay Roll for 1911 $ 8,527.00 Masonic Home of Missouri, three-fifths per capita tax .. 38,926.80 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for . September _ .. 250.00 J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, salary for September _ . 250.00 Jas. T. Sands. Agent, for rent of Grand 100.00 Lodge offices . John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work 100.00 and incidentals _ . 150.00 John W. Owen, Grand Tiler, serviCes .

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Oct.

4. 17.

30. 30. 30.

Nov.

1. 1.

29. 29. 29.

Warrant No. Albert Meyer, painting portrait of Grand 8 Master Bigger $ Lee M. Edgar, stenographic report of 9 Grand Lodge Proceedings . 10 Infirmary of the Masonic Home of Missouri 11 A. S. H<luston, benefit of Mrs. E. K. Deane 12 A. S. Houston, benefit of Mrs. Annie 路M. Ready . 13 Craft Lodge, No. 287, benefit of Bro. W. H. Beach . 14 Portland Lodge, No. 242, benefit of Bro. J. H. Goodrich . 15 Belton Lodge, No. 450, benefit of Bro. Boon T. Muir . 16 S. R. Stevenson, expenses at session of Grand Lodge : . 17 Arch A. Johnson, expenses of Grand Master 18 P. B. Eversden, services as organist . 19 Bell Telephone Company, phone in Grand Lodge for quarter ending Nov. 30, 1911.. 20 Barr Jewelry Company, Jewel for Past Grand Master C. C. Bigger . 21 Little & Becker Printing. Co., printing manuals . 22 Becktold Printing & Mfg. Co., printing manuals . 23 Fairview Lodge U. D., return of charter fee 24 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and. incidentals . 25 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for September . 26 James R. McLachlan, salary for October a路s Grand Lecturer . 27 James '1'. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for October . 28 J. R. McLachlan, expenses for October . 29 Spalding Stationery Company, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals路 . 30 Kinloch Telephone Company. telephone in Grand Lodge office .. 31 St. Louis Union Trust Company, premium on bonds for Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary .. 32 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, salary for November . 33 James R. McLachlan, salary for November as Grand Lecturer . 34 James T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for November .

50.00 60.00 7,800.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 50.00 100.00 365.35 1,000.00 15.00 19.50 100.00 145.00 180.70 20.00

500.00 250.00 208.33 100.00 36.65

42.06 19.50

l50.00 250.00 208.33 100.00

Procee.d"ings of

1911. Nov.

Dec.

[Sept.

Warrant No.

29.

20.

20. 30.

39 40

30.

27.

30.

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30.

29.

Feb.

t~e

John R. Parson, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals $ Spalding Stationery Co., for printing, postag~, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . J. R. McLachlan, expenses of Grand Lecturer for November .. C. C. Woods, Fraternal CorrespondenL . for printing Proceedings, 1911.. . C. C..Woods, for Frat-ernal Correspondent.. John R. Parson, salary as Gra~d Secretary for December . James R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for December .. James T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for December, 1911.. . John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . .. St. Louis Union Trust Company, for Grand Lodge Pay Roll. . J. R. McLachlan, expenses of Grand Lecturer for December . John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secr-etary for January . James R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for January . James T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for month of January, 1912 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .. Kinloch Telephone COJPpany, for Central 2614 for period ending March 31, 1912.. Becktold Printing Company, for binding Masonic Manuals . Spalding Stationery Company, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . Bell T'elephone Company, for "Olive 328," to Feb. 29 .. Spalding Stationery Company, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work land incidentals .. . J. R.' McLachlan, expenses as Grand Lecturer.for. month of January,.W1!! ......- ........ John R. Parson, salary as Grand' Secretary for February.: .. JamesR. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for February : .

100.00

22.50 89.00 100.00 1,534.30 100.00 250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00 14.60 60.78

250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00 19.55 180.90

43.60 20.45

45.21 67.20 250.00 208.33

Grand Lodge of Missouri. warrant No. 58 James T. Sands, Agent for rent of Grand Lodge offices for month of February, 1912.. $ 59 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals . 60 J. R. McLachlan, expenses of Grand Lecturer for month of February . 61 John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary for month of March . 62 James R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for month of March, 1912 . 63 James T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for month of March, 1912.... 64 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .. 65 C. C. Woods, salary as Fraternal Correspondent . 66 Polar Wave Ice and Fuel Company, for ice to March 31 , . 67 J. R. McLachlan, for expenses as Grand Lecturer for March .. 68 John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary for April . 69 J. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for April : .. 70 James 'I'. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for month of ApriL . 71 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .. 72' Kinloch Telephone Company, for Central 2614 to June 30 . 73 Bell Telephone Company, telephone Olive 328 to May 31. . 74 Becktold Printing and Book Mfg. Co., for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals, binding 1,000 Manuals . 75 Spalding Stationery Company, for printing, postage. stationery, stenographic work and incidentals, printing; receipts, etc . 76 J. R. McLachlan, expenses as Grand Lecturer for April . 77 John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary for May __ .. 78 J. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for May __ :.~ .. 79 James T. Sands, Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices . 80 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals ..

100.00

100.00 75.10 250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00 100.00 11.70 69.95 250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00 19.50 19.55

180.00

96.35 70.97 250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00

Proceedings of the

1912. May 3l. June

11. 15.

29. 29. 29. 29.

29. July

10. 18. 30.

Aug.

Warrant No. 81 Spalding Stationery Company. printing, cIrculars, receipts, envelopes, etc $ 82 J. R: McLachlan, expenses as Grand Lecturer for May .. . : . 83 Masonic Home of Missouri, three-fifths of路 per capita -tax on back dues collected...... 84 -Morgens Bros. C. & D. Co., for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic, work and incidentals __ .. 84 % John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary for June . 85 J. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for June __ . 86 James T. Sands, Agent, rent of 'Grand Lodge offices for June __ __ .. 87 John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals _ .. 88 C. C. Woods, Fraternal Correspondent, third quarter _ .. 89 J. R. McLachlan, for expenses as Grand Lecturer for' June __ __ .. 90 Masonic Relief Ass'n of U. S. and Canada, for use of same .. 91 John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary

30.

J. R. McLachlan, salary as Grand Lecturer for July .

30.

James T. Sands. Agent, rent of Grand Lodge offices for July .. John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work an'd incidentals .. Spalding Stationery Co., for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals _ .. Bell Telephone Co., for quarter ending Aug. 31 _ _.

30.

Kinloch Telephone Co., for quarter ending Sept. 30 __ __ __ .

3l. 30.

98 99

A. C. Stewart, salary a~ Grand T路reasurer.. __ John R. Parson, salary as Grand Secretary for August ...... _.. __ .... __ . .. __ . ... __ .......

30.

100

30.

101

30.

102

30.

103

J. R. McLachlan, sala;rr as Grand Lecturer for August .. __ ,.. _ . James T. Sands, Agent, for rent of Grand Lodge offices for month of August, 1912.. John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals .. C. C. Woods, for Fraternal CorrespondenL..

[Sept.

23.46 86.97 30.00

15.90 250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00 100.00 73.05 250.00 250.00 208.33 100.00

100.00

59.92 19.50 19.80 200.00 250.00 208.37 100.00

100.00 100.00

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Warrant No. 104 Spalding Stationery Company, for printing, postage, stationery, stenographic work and incidentals $

Total

61.26

$ 70,280.29

RECAPITULATION. Total receipts Total disbursements Balance, September 18

$140,784.60 70.280.29 $ 70,504.31

No other money or property of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge has come into my possession or control. Fraternally submitted, A. C. STEWART, Grand Treasurer.

REPORT OF AUDITING COMMITTEE. To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M.) of Missouri:

BlmTHREiIl-We, your Committee, have carefully checked and examined the accounts, books and warrants of the Grand Treasurer and Grand Secretary and find them correct. 'l'be Grand Secretary has received from all sources during the year ending September 18th, 1912, the sum of one hundred forty thousand seven hundred and eighty-four dollars and 60 cents ($140,784.60), of which $405.16 was for interest on daily balance at the St. Louis Union Trust Co., and all of the aforementioned sum the Grand Secretary has turned over to the Grand Treasurer as soon as received and for which he holds the Grand Treasurer's receipts. The balance in the hands of the Grand Treasurer Sept. 11, 1911, was seventy thousand two bundred thirty-four dollars and 4 cents ($70,234.04), see Proceedings. 1811, page 47. lIe has since received from the Grand Secretary the sum of seventy thousand five hundred and fifty dollars and 56 cents ($70,550.56), making a total of $140,784.60. He has paid out on warrants No. 1 to 104, both inclusive, the sum of seventy thousand two hundred eighty dollars and 29 cents ($70,280.29), leaving a balance in the hands of the路 Grand Treasurer of seventy thousand five hundred and four dollare. and 56 cents, as evidenced by the pass book of the St. Louis Union Trust Co. Of the $70,504.31 received durillgthe year, $68,251.25 was for dues and $2,299.31 was received from miscellaneous sources, and there is due the Masonic Home of Missouri the sum of $40,950.75, leaving 'the sum of $29,553.56 for the use of this Grand Lodge. The neatness and accuracy of the method of keeping the accounts of this Grand Lodge have materially assisted the Committee in their labor, and deserve meritorious mention. Fraternally submitted. F. F. W. KRENNING, C. L. ALEXANDER, JULES J. WEHRLI.

Proceedings' of the

[Sept.

RESOLUTION.

1\<1. W. Brother A. M. Hough presented the following resolution, signed by several Past Grand :Masters as to time' of considering proposed amendments, which, on motion, w,as duly adopted: Resolved, That all propositicns to amend or change the Constitution, ByLaws or Proceedings of this Grand Lodge shall be set for consideration on the morning of the second day of the session, at an hour to be fixed at the session of the first day of the Grand Lodge. A. M. HOUGH, W. F. KUHN, WM. A. HALL, XENOPHON RYLAND.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

R. W. Brother J. E. Thompson offered the following proposed amendment to Section 50 of By-Laws of the Grand Lodge, which was given its first reading by the Grand Secretary: I propose that Section 50, pa.ge 14, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge be amended by striking therefrom' the words "until sufficient available meaDJ have been secured to complete the same," and by substituting therefor the following words, "without the consent and approval of the Grand Master," so that when said Section 50 is so amended it shall read as follows: Section 50.-Cont1'act Debts. A lodge shall not bOe permitted to contract .debts for any purpose or to engage in enterprises for building halls without the consent and approval of the Grand Master. J. E. THOMPSON.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

R. W. Brothers Jos. S. McIntyre and 'rhomas F. Hurd offered the following amendment to Section 211, Article XVIII, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which was read for the first time by the Grand Secretary: "Be it enacted that Article 18 and Section 211 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri be altered by striking out in the fourth and fifth lines thereof the language 'residing in the jurisdiction,' so that said Section as amended shall read as follows: "Section 211.-Time and Notice of 'Trial. When a charge is preferred the Master shall appoint the time of trial and shall cause the accused to be

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notified as hereinafter provided; he shall also cause all members of the Lodge to be notified of the time of the triaL': JOSEPH S. McINTYRE, THOMAS F. HURD.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS.

M. 'V. Brothers Dorsey A. Jamison and Wm. A. Hall'offered the following amendment to Section 200 of Grand Lodge By-Laws, which was read for the first time by the Grand Secretary: Resolved, That Section 200 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by the insertion of the ward "the" in lieu and in place of the letter "a" between the words "for the violation of," and the word "moral" in the third lIne of said, Section, and by the insertion of the word "or" in lieu of the word "and" . between the words "moral" and "Masonic Law" in the third line of said Section, so that f;aid Section when ~o amended shall read as follows: "Section 200.--Qffenses. A Mason may be proceeded against by trial as hereinafter provided for the violation of the moral or Masonic Law." Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, WM. A. HALL.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPON DENCE.

lVL W. Brot4er C. C. 'Voods, Chairman, presented the Report of the Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, which on motion was ordered printed in the Proceedings. (See Appendix, pages 1 to 153.) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS.

Motion ,;vas made by 1\11. W. Brother m . F. Kuhn that consideration of pending proposed amendments' to B'y-Laws be made a special order of business for to-morrow ('Vednesday) morning at half past ten o'clock. So ordered. REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER.

R. W. Brother J. R. l\1cLaclilan, Grand Lecturer, presented and read his Annual Repoi't. On motion same was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings, as follows:

Proceedings of the KAHOKA,

[Sept. Mo., Sept. 21, 1912.

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Fl'6e and Acceptea Masons of the State of Missouri:

I herewith submit my Annual Report as Grand Lecturer, together with the abstract of the reports of the District Lecturers. In preparing this report, I am reminded of an expression by路 one of the District Lecturers in his recent report to me, which was: "Please accept the same old story, told In the same old way." ~or it is but a repetition of the same things done; but I trust we may have profited by our past experience and have made some improvement on the "old way." The year's work of which ( am now to give an account has been a very active and strenuous one, but the pleasant association, the m::j.ny courtesies shown me, the continued sincere expre8sions of the Brethren and their generous approval as to my work, cheer and sustain me through it all and inspire me to still greater effort. During the past year I visited a number of the Lodges in remote places, which, on account of the difficulty in reaching them and their not being accessible to other Lodges, had been more or less neglected in the past. Some of these places were far removed from the railroad, which made it necessary to take long drives across the country. At these meetings, the attendance was good, the earnestnes~ and zeal of the Brethren commendable, and the generous and courteous treatment accorded me made the trip one of pleasure, and, I believe, profitable to the Craft. I held Lodges of Instruction at the following places, in the order named: Marceline, La Plata, Sturgeon, Mechanicsville, Pacific, Salem, Licking, Plato, Hartville, West Plains, Conway, Monett, Billings, Curthage, Butler, Pleasant Hill, California, Athens, Bowling Green, Perry, Troy, Montgomery City, Columbia, Kahoka, Ridgeway, Stanberry, Mound City, Bolckow, Edgertnn, Lawson, Potosi, Doniphan, Van Buren, New Madrid, Puxico, Sikeston, Oak Ridge, Slater, Bunceton, Eldon, Higbee, Windsor, Harrisonville, Lexington, Liberty, Glasgow, Sumner, Princeton, Plattsburg, 'Wheatland, Marionviile, Cassville, Neosho, Willow Springs. Kennett, Essex, Illmo, St. Marys, Boonville, Mexico, Aux Vasse and Plattsburg, numbering 62 in all. At a number of these places the Grand Master favored us with his presence at one or more sessions. It will be seen that there are some of the Masonic Districts that were not visited, yet at some time during the year I was accessible to all if necessity required it. These meetings were generaJ1y well attended, and judging from the attention given and the zealous and intelligent manner in which the Brethren worked, I think considerable progress was made. At every place I visited I found some one or more of the Brethren with a fair or good knowledge of the work; and these Brethren were the most anxious to acquire a thorough knowledge, thus fUlfilling their mission as seekers for "more light." I have endeavored through all my instruction to impress upon the Brethren the beauties of our work and the necessity of intelligently interpreting it, in order that the proper mode of expression might be given, and I am pleased to report that a decided improvement is shown in that direction. In addition to the Lodges of Instruction held, I had the pleasure of making a number of visitations, which are worthy of rnentign in this report. On October 28th, through the courtesy of Missouri Lodge, No.1, I, with the other Grand Lodge officers, was invited to accompany them as their guest to Quincy, Ill., where all were guests of Bodley Lodge, No.1, of that 路city. The Illinois Brethren gave us a Fraternal greeting and regally entertained us while in

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their midst. The occasion was the .dedication of their new Masonic Temple and a general celebration over the completion and dedication of the路 same. In the afternoon and also at night the 路third degree was conferred on several candidates, and one of them was as"igned to the Missouri Brethren, who performed their parts in such a manner as to reflect credit on our work. I acknowledge my indebtedness to Missouri Lodge, No. 1, for the pleasure of being present on that occasion. With other Grand Lodge officers, I was a guest of George Washington Lodge, No.9, on another occasion, at a banquet, given in honor of the Grand Master of Illinois and other Grand Lodge officers. After which we repaired to their Lodge, when several candidates were raised. During the latter part of November, I accompanied M. Brother Arch A. Johnson on some of his official visits with the Lodges in and about Springfield. The Lodges thus visited were O'Sullivan, No.7, Ash Grove, No. 100, and the three Lodges in Springfield. At each place the Grand Master was received with the honors due him, after which the time was spent in conferring degrees or in thc exemplification of the work. At every place we visited, we were royally entertained, and the memory of these visitations will always be a pleasant remembrance to me. On February 21st, I visited the Lodge of Instruction at St. Louis. The night before a heavy snow had fallen, which for a while greatly retarded travel. This caused a slight change in our plans, and we did not accomplish all that we hoped. However, there was a good attendance of the faithful ones at night, when questions of controversy were settled, examinations were conducted, and certain parts of the work were exemplified. The Brethren of St. Louis are to be congratulated on having such enthusiastic workers as their present District Deputy Grand Master and their District Lecturer, who, with their corps of Instructors to assist them, so faithfully and successfully guided them through the year. The District Lecturers generally have done nobly. Many of them especially deserve particular praise, but neither time nor space will permit. By. reading the abstract of their reports, you can determine to whom reference is made. They have all been particularly courteous and obliging to me, promptly and eheerfully complying with every request, for which they have my sincere thanks. In eonclusion, I wish to say that there is a decided improvement year ~y year in the Ritualistic work and in the manner in which it is rendered. While it is true that some Lodges hfre and there may not be alive to their condition, or by reason of a small membership, or the active workers too distantly located, do not measure up to the requirements, we ought not to judge harshly nor decide hastily that they should be wiped out of existence. We should remember that "pntience and perseverance will. overcome all things," and that in S0mc of these Lodges are found men whose characters and lives are shining examples for all Freemasons to imitate.

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ABSTRACT OF REPORTS OF DISTRICT LECTURERS. Brother John M. Doran, of the First District, held ten Lodges of Instruction of three days' duration I each and reports good attendance and interest manifested in the work generally. Many of the officers are young men that have been favorably impressed with the work and consequently they are zealously striving to become as accurate as possible. Improvement is noted in all the Ledges. Brother Doran's activity. was halted early in the spring by sickness, which bas confined him to his home since that time. Reports as

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to his improvement are very encouraging, and we hope for a speedy and complete recoyery. Brother .John H: Holton" of the Second District, held two Lodges of Instruction during the year and visited several other Ledges. The most of the Lodges were active ~n conferring degrees, which work was done very'creditably, especially is this true of the two Lodges in Kirksville. Much private instruction was given to individuals at various times. Brother John C. Senate, of the Third District, held eight Lodges of Instruction of three days' duration each. On numerous occasions he visited Lodges and assisted in conferring degrees. On some of his visits the attendance was small on account of weather conditions, but the enthusiasm made up for the lolls in attendance. The Ritualistic work is performed in a very satisfactory manner In all of the Lodges. Brother D. M. Foster: of the Fourth District, held Lodges of Instruction in all but two of the Lodges in his District. The attendance was good at the most of them, and marked improvement was shown in the work. Brother C. C. Miller, of the Fifth District, visited all the Lodges in the District but Calnesville and Gilman, and held a Lodge of Instruction at Hatfield. Some of the Lodges are located at points distant from the railroad and are not as proficient as might be. He reports an awakening among them, however, and predicts they will soon rank among the best. Brother Joseph E. Reese, of the Seventh District, held a Lodge of Instruction at Elmo and also visited that Lodge on two other occasions, and assisted in conferring degrees. 'He visited several other Lodges and gave considerable instruction to the officers of the different Lodges at various times. He reports the pro.ficiency of th~ officers generally as good, but not very much work was done during the year. Brother H. S. Teare, of the Eighth District, visited eight of the nine Lodges in his District, for the purpose of instructing in the work, besides what inform'ation he gave to the Brethren of his home. Taking it all around, he thinks the Lodges are doing better work than ever before, and they are still progressing. Brother B. F. Watson, of the Ninth District, visited nine Lodges and held Lodges of Instruction at Savannah, Valley Lodge, and Rushville. A weekly Lodge of Instruction was held at St. Joseph during the first three months of the year, wbich was well attended ::Ind much interest manifested. He gave considerable private instruction, reports the Lodges in a prosperous condition and thinks they will compare favorably with other Lodges. Brother' W. J. Craven, of the Eleventh District, reports that all the Lodges in his District have been very prosperous during the past year, showing a more than usual increase in membership. He gave much private instruction to the Brethren and spent several evenings with Clay Lodge. The Ritualistic work of the District is good, with few exceptions, and the membership generally are enthusiastic and faithful. Brother G. A. Smith, of the Twelfth District, held Lodges of Instruction in half of the Lodges in his District, and personally met and instructed some of the Brethren in every Lodge. He reports the Lodges in better condition than a year ago, and favorable indications for greater improvements in the coming year. There are yet a few Lodges that are deficient in the yvork, but most of them do it creditably, and some of them excellently. Brother E. W. Tayler, of the Thirteenth District, visited all but one Lodge in his Dist~ict, and reports thE'ID active and zealous in the work, and the most of them show an improvement in the proficiency of the officers. A

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Lodge of Instruction was he1<l at Browning. The attendance was good, and those present seemed Inte,rested. A steady improvement is noted in the manner of conferring degrees. Brother Geo. F. Brewington, of the Fourteenth District, visited every Lodge in the District, and held Lodges of Instruction at Bethel, Shelbyville, Hunnewell and Bevier. He l'E-ports thesp. meetings as being well attended, and the Brethren attentive to the work. At their Annual District Meeting, held at Macon, November 20th, 1911, every Lodge but one in the District was represented. There were 190 present and several degrees conferred. He says the Lodges路 in his District can do the wor路k in a very creditable manner. Brother B. E. Bigger, of the Fifteenth District, visited all but four of the Lodges in his District, and held Lodges of Instruction at La Grange, Canton, Williamstown and Lewistown. He reports that most of the Lodges were doing considerable work, and mentions several of them as having the work in good shape.' In' others the Brethren are endeavoring to overcome obstacles in the way, with the determination to prepare themselves for whatever duties that may devolve on them. Taking the District as a whole, he thinks the work is just fair. Some places are good, others not so good, some anxious to learn, and some rather indifferent. Brother Thos. F. Hurd, of the Seventeenth District, during the past year officially visited the Lodges at Paris, Florida, Madison and Stoutsvil1e. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Madison, at which the attendance was good and t.he enthusiasm gl路eat. He also instructed privately at his office many of the officers of all the Lodges. He report.:; that the condition of Freemasonry was never better, more harmonious and enthusiastic, nor has there ever been a greater desire for proficiency than in the past year. The most of the Lodges have the work well in hand, and the others ar'e gradually improving. Brother T. H. Walton, of the Eighteenth District, held Lodges of Instruction of one day's duration at Clark, Glasgow and Huntsville, and reports fair attendance. Other Lodges were visited, and from his own observation and information received, be considers that they are in about the same condition as when he last visited them. Brother George W. Ruclwr, of the Nineteenth District, visited all the Lodges in his District and held short Lodges of Instruction in most of them. He reports some of the Lod~es well up in the work and some very much behind. He considers that while they have not advanced very rapidly the past year, yet they have lost DO ground, and are hopeful for greater advancement during the coming year. Brother Clyde M. Hudson, of the Twentieth District, held Lodges of Instruction at Bogard and Dewitt, visited Carrollton Lodge on several occasions, and gave' private instruction in his home Lodge. He reports that the Lodges have been acti',re and th.at the Ritual is generally closely observed. Brother Henry C. Noland, of the Twenty-first "District, visited every Lodge in his District during the year, and held Lodges of Instruction at Barry, Edgerton and Dearborn. At each visit he assisted in conferring degrees, the dedication of halls or in the Installation of Officers. He reports much work done and that increased interest is shown by the Brethren. The Lodges of Instruction were well attended, and the officers labored industriously to equip themselves for their respective dutie,. Brother Clarence H. Cheney, of the Twenty-second District, held weekly Lodges of Instruction during the months of .January and February, and reports that "the attendance was most gratifying and an earnestness displayed which guarantees a faithful performance of the duties of an officer of a

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Lodge." The officers of the various Lodges are competent in every respect and faithful in the performance of their duties. The Lodges are healthful and doing a great amount of work, necessitating many special and some alIday sessions. There are now twelve Lodges in this District, including ouoe now under Dispensation, which is composed of an earnest body of men, who will doubtless prove themselve:,; worthy of the confidence reposed in them by doing good, true and square work, of which none can be ashamed. . Brother W. R. Eckle, of the Twenty-third District, reports that this has been a very satisfactory year. All the Lodges are in good working order and peace and harmony prevail. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Odessa, and the Grand Lecturer held one at Lexington. At each place there was a good attendance, and considerable good accomplished. Brother Joshua Barbee, of the Twenty-fourth District, visited only a part of the Lodges in his District, but from inquiries made of the Lodges in his District he finds that they are all in about the same condition as a year ago. Nearly all of them having made a steady gain in membership, and good feeling prevails. Brother J. W. Hartley, of the Twenty-sixth District, held Lodges of In-. struction at Ashland and Hallsville of three days' duration each, and two Lodges of Instruction were held by the Grand Lecturer, one at Columbia and the other at Sturgeon. The Lodges are generally in good condition and ara doing good work, but there are several of the smaller Lodges that have not been very active and consequently are deficient in the work. We trust that the season of revival is not fae off from these Lodges, and that the next report wiII be more satisfactory. Brother John E. Reeds, of the Twenty-eighth District, visited all but two of the Lodges in his District, assisted in conferring degrees and instructed the officers. During a part of the winter and early spring a Lodge of Instruction was held C:ne night each week with Jonesburg Lodge. The attendance was good and much was accomplished. The Grand Lecturer held a District Lodge of Instruction at Montgomery City. and considering the extreme cold weather the attendance was good and results gratifying. Most of the Lodges have been husy, the work done is good, and a healthy and prosperous condition exists. Brother ,J. W. Powell, of the Twenty-ninth District, reports that all of the Lodges have teen active, and the gain in membership has been largely composed of young men of the right sort. He held Lodges of Instruction at Troy, Elsberry, Moscow Mills and New Salem, besides giving much路 private instruction. He reports the District as doing fairly good work. Brother E. A. Fluesmeier, of the Thirtieth District, reports that the District is in as good condition, and in many respects better, than it hao;; been for several years past: A fair increase in memhership is shown, which has served as a stimulus to the officers for greater proficiency, and as a result the work is generally done in a creditable manner, without the use of the Manual. Brother A. T. Dumm, of the Thirty-first District, held Lodges of Instruction with the following Lodges: Jefferson, California, Chamois and Linn. In all but one of these he was ably assisted by M. W. Brother John T. Short, and valuable assistance was also rendered by R. W. Brother W. A. Clark, D. D. G. M. Not being commissioned as District Lecturer until late in the fall, for that reason and on account of the severe' Winter, he was unable to visit other Lodges. He has given private instruction to a number. He reI

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ports considerable work done by the Lodges during the year, and with one or two exceptions, it is done creditably. Brother G. H. Pike, of the Thirty-secend District, held Lodges of Instruction at St. Clair and Owensville, and during the months of January and February he gave one night each week for instruction in his home Lodge. Owensville Lodge is under Dispensation, and the Brethren were zealously seeking to equip themselves for their respective duties. The Brethren show a desire to learn, and taking everything into consideration a slight but steady improvement is noted. Brother James F. Blair, of the Thirty-fourth District, visited all but one of his Lodges and held eight Lodges of Instruction. The Grand Lecturer held two District Lodges of Instruction, at Pleasant Hill and Harrisonville, respectively. These meetings were well attended, and the Brethren were anxious to learn the work. He reports the work very creditaby given by most of the Lodges. Brother R. B. Campbell, of the Thirty-fifth District, held ten Lodges of Instruction of from two to three days, each, besides visiting and assisting in conferring degrees. He visited officially every Lodge in the District, and with the exception of two (Foster and Amsterdam) found them in good condition. He thinks that more interest is being shown by the Fraternity and that the general condition is good, with above exceptions; and he has hopes of their improvement in the near future. A tabulated statement of the condition 路of all the Lodges, which is vcry interesting, accompanied this report. Brother John Devli'n, of the Thirty-sixth District, held Lodges of Instruction at Green Ridge, Pittsville, KingvilJe and Sedalia, besides visiting most of the Longes in the District. A number of the Lodges are very proficient and do good work, while a few of them are not up to the standard. Brother Harry L. Hunter, of the Thirty-seventh District, held a Lodge of Instruction for Clear Creek Lodge, at which the attendance was only fair.' A District Lodge of Instruction was called for Clinton early in March, at which there was only a fair attendance by mcmbers of Clinton Lodge; but only three or four members of othe.r Lodge~ were present, and they only at one session. No other visitations were made, but from reports he understands that mo~t of the Lodges have done consider.able work during the year. Brother Henry T. Wright, of the Thirty-eighth District, held but one Lodge of Instruction, ::J.nd that was at Richland, where much good' was done. He visited Iberia Lodge on another o(:casion and gave them instruction in the work. At various times he held meetmgs at his own Lodge for the' instruction of the Brethren. He seems to think that the practice of the most of the country Lodges is to "Stand Pat" rather than "Progress. II

Brother C. E. Pyle, of the Fortieth District, held five Lodges of Instruction, all of them were well attended and the results were very gratifying. He has visited the various Lodges frequently and assisted in conferring degrees. He reports the ,Lodges as having made substantial gains in membership, and notes the improvement made in the work generally throughout the District. Brother Joe W. Gravely, of the Forty-first District, reports that only one Lodge of Instruction was held in the District, and that was the one held by the Grand Lecturer, at Wheatland. He has given a little private instruction to Lodge officers of the District, whenever called on to do so. Most of the Lodges are deficient in a knowledge of the Ritual. At Wheatlllnd the interest was better than at any Lodge of Instruction that has been held in the District since he has been District Lecturer.

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Brother H. H. Finley, of the Forty-second District, visited but three or four Lodges during the year. The Brothers of the various Lodges told him that at a suitable time they would call for him, but that time never came. He was waiting and ready to promote the welfare of the Fraternity, but the invitation came not. He assisted in conferring degrees, answered every call and gave private instru(;tion to a number of the Brethren whenever and wherever he COUld. He reports the worl\: in many of the Lodges as being fairly well done, and that peace and' harmony prevail among the Brethren. Brother Sam. B. Vickers, of the Forty-third District, visited and held Lodges of Instruction in four of the Lodges under his charge. Some of the Lodges are prospering, both as to gain in numbers and as to improvement in their work. In others, the surroundings are not such as to arouse the enthusiasm of the Brethren, andcoIisequently they are careless in their work. Let us hope that there will soon be an awakening to a realization of their condition; when with renewed energy and zeal they will vie with other Lodges as to "who best can work." Brother Henry R. Briscoe, of the Forty-fourth District, visited most all of the Lodges in his Jurisdiction, and reports them fairly well up in the work with one or two exceptions. He held a Lodge of Instruction at Sarcoxie in company with R. W. Brother Harry .Tamblyn, D. D. G. M., and while the attendance was not very good, there was considerable interest manifested. Taking the District as a whole, he finds the degree work very creditably done, and the Brothers are working together in harmony. Brother C. A. Stephens, 01' the Forty-sixth District, reports that fou!" Lodges of Instruction were held in his District, as follows: Licking, Plato, Hartville and Cabool. The first three were held by the Grand Lecturer and the last by himself. He reports the attendance good and a marked improvement made. He examined the officers of the new Lodge at Norwood and set them to w{)rk U. D. He visited six Lodges and assisted in conferring degrees. The officers generally take great pride in performing their respective duties in a creditable manner. Brother J. M. Carnahan, of the Forty-seventh District, visited all but two of the Lodges and held Lodges of Instruction at Ba'rnesville and Winona. Had good attendance at both places, other Lodges were represented, and much good accomplished. The District Lodge of Instruction, held by the Grand Lecturer at Van Buren, has increased the Masonic interest all over the District. Every Lodge in the district was represented and several Lodges outside. The Lodges are all trying to become more proficient in the work, and they are generally do'lng creditable work. Brother George W. Miller, of the Forty-ninth District, held four Lodges of Instruction, and while the attendance varied, the interest shown by those in attendance was very gratifying. He responded to every call and gave much private instruction. The Lodges generally are doing good work. Brother James A,. Boone, of the Fiftieth District, has met with and instructed Sikeston, Puxico, Chaffee, Morley, East Prairie and Advance, sometimes remaining two days and at others only one. Some of the Lodges werA visited on other occasions. He has noticed the good effects of these visitations, sho.wing a marked advance in the efficiency in the work of the Lodges. Most .of the Lodges have been very active in the past year, and the Ritualistic work is done smoothly and in many places correctly as well. . Brother Virgil P. Adams, of the Fifty-first District, visited nine Lodges in his District,路 and on such occasions, more or less instruction was given to the Lodges, as well as to individual members. He assisted in the conferring

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of degrees in eight of the Lodges visited, and reports that the officers with few exceptions are fairly proficient in the work. He notes a steady improvement along all lines, with bright prospects for better things in future. Brother W. W. Martin, of the Fifty-second District, says that "the increased interest in the Ritual this past year has been very gratifying. The Lodges are growing in effectiveness as well as in number." He held Lodges of Instruction at Poplar Bluff and with Pine Lodge. A Lodge U. n. was established at Neelyville, and he spent a number of days at different times in: preparing them for the work. A District Lodge of Instruction was held by the Grand Lecturer at Doniphan, in February, at路 which four of the six Lodges were represented. He pronounces it the best District Lodge of Instruction ever held in the District. :Much private instruction was given, and particular attention was given to Composite Lodge at various times. Brother Thos. D. Martin, of the Fifty-third District, reports that most of the Lodges in his District have improved their Ritualistic work and had a most prosperous year. He has given much instruction to Mt. Zion Lodge and to individuals, and at all times held himself in readiness to respond to any call. Two District Lodges of Instruction were held by the Grand Lecturer, one at West Plains an'! the other at Willow Springs, which resulted' in much good. Brother G. J. Vaughan, of the Fifty-fourth'District, has visited and kept in close touch with all the Lodges in his District and held Lodges of Instruction. He has also been called on' to visit other Lodges, and finds that the Craft throughout Southwest Missouri is steadily gaining, and that they are adhering to the work of the Ritual as closely as possible. Brother W. A. Phipps, of the Fifty-sixth District, has visited most of the Lodges in his District, assisted in conferring degrees and instructed the officers in the:r respective duties. He held one Lodge of Instruction, and the Grand Lecturer held a District Lodge at Neosho; at both of these meetings there were representatives from other' Lodges. He reports the moral tone of the Lodges as being good, and a g<:-neral improvement in every particular from what it was a few years ago. Brother Homer N. Lloyd, of' the Fifty-seventh District, reports substantial improvement in every respect among the Lodges in his charge. This is true especially concerning the efficiency of the officers in doing the work as it presents itself. During the months of January and february a general Lodge of Instruction for the District was held at Webster Groves. The average attendance was 50, and much good was accomplished. He was ably assisted in these meetings by R. W. Brother Julius C. Garrell, W. Brother George A. Benedict, W. Brother E. B. Kitchell and other good Ritualists. After closing this Lodge of Instruction he visited Kirkwood, Clayton, Wellston and Ferguson, and held a Lodge at each during the month of March. He has given particular attention to three Lodges mentioned in former report, viz., Fenton, Meramec, Bonhomme. These Lodges are not as accessible as the others and consequently were somewhat neglected in the past. He reports marked improvement in their work, and when. certain difficulties are finally overcome, he hopes to have them up to his standard of proficiency. Brother M. E. Gumphrey, of the路 fifty-eighth District, held Lodges of Instruction at Eldon, Belle, Olean, Versailles, Barnett, Lanes Prairie and Vienna, which, with another at Glen stead, for which dates were arranged, will give a Lodge of Instruction to each Lodge under his charge. He reports good attendance and a profitable time. In addition.to the above, he visited the most of these Lodges on various occasions, assisting in conferring degrees, and

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otherwise aided them by his counsel. He reports considerable work done by the Lodges and commends them' for the improvement in the Ritual. Brother Allen McDowell Hoyt, of the Fifty-ninth District, held weekly Lodges of Instruction at Independence during the months of January and February. They were handicapped by the extreme cold weather which prevailed at this time; but there was a fair attendance and the Brethren were much benefitted. He visited all of the Lodges in his District one or more times, and reports several of them above the average and a few not f\0 well equipped. Fraternally submitted, J. R. McLACHLAN.

RESOLUTION.

:M. W. Brother Wru. F. Kuhn offered the following resolution as to printing copies of Report of Committee on Correspondence, which was adopted and so ordered: Resolved, That the Grand Secretary be authorized to print a sufficient number of advance copies of the report of the Committee on Correspondence to supply each member in attendance at the Grand Loage with one copy. W. F. KUHN.

ADDITIONAL COPIES OF PROCEEDINGS.

On motion of R. VV. Brother \Vm. C. Bitting, seconded by M. VY. Brother A. M. Dockery, and duly carried, the Committee on vVays and IVleans was instructed to report an appropriation suffi:cient to meet the expense of printing one copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge for each Repres~ntative of the Lodges. COMMUNICATION FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF KENTUCKY.

The following communication was received from M. VV. Brother Dave Jackson, Grand IVlaster of Kentucky, which was referred to t~e Committee on Jurisprudence: LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 6, 1912. To the Most WOTshiPful Grand Master. of the Grand Lodge of Missouri:

About two years ago efforts to make uniform the laws of Grand Lodges touching the trial of members of Lodges under the Jurisdiction of a Grand Lodge other than the one in whose territorial limits such member, or members, sojourned or resided, met with indifferent success. Recently the question of trying a Kentucky affili'ate by a Lodge in another Grand Lodge Jurisdiction was presented to me. Solely because such trial was in accordance

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with the law of such Jurisdiction, the reply to our objection seemed to be something like a defiance, but by diplomacy the matter was happily settled without any unfraternal utterances. This suggested that trouble might grow out of the question unless some kind of "treaty" or understanding should be entered into between the Grand Lodges on the American Continent. Therefore, I submit a course of procedure in such cases, different. from the present method prescribed by our Constitution. It seems to be simple and just, and I trust that it, or some better plan you may devise, will meet with general approval and be recommended for adoption by Grand Lodges. TRIAL IN OTHER STATES. If a Mason who is a member of a Lodge under the Jurisdiction of this

Grand Lodge shall be accused of a Masonic offense within the Jurisdiction of a Masonic Lodge in another Grand Lodge Jurisdiction, the accused may be tried by the Lodge to which he belongs, or. by the Lodge in whose Jurisdiction the offense is alleged to have been committed.. Such trial shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of the Jurisdiction of the trial Lodge. The Lodge which shall first prefer the charges shall have exclusive Jurisdiction in the case, but shall immediately send by registered mail to the other Lodge a copy of the charges and specifications, together with notice of the time set for trial. It shall also immediately report the result of the trial. The accused or any member of either of the aforesaid Lodges shall have the right to appeal to th3 Grand Lodge in whose Jurisdiction the trial took place. CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SUBORDINATE LODGES. There is a growing disposition to embarrass corresponde~ce between Lodges of different Grund Jurisdictions, often necessitating a half dozen letters (generally more) toucbing waiver of Jurisdiction, initiating an elected candidate, or advancing a brother of an inferior degree, who has temporarily changed his residence to anotb8r State, or he may be serving with the Army. Some Grand Lodges require the Grand Master's approval or consent; otherc; tbe Grand Secretary's; otbers :;;imply a certificate of Grand Secretary that tbe Lodge making the request, or whatever it may be, is lawfully constituted. Tbis causes delay and annoyance, besides (judging by myself) Grand Masters rarely have tbe address of otber Grand Masters-who come and go, and I am unable to find sufficient reas:m in requiring Grand Masters or Grand Secretaries to devote to such matters so much time. It 'seems to me that free born Americans of lawful age wbo enjoy the confidence of their Lodges, manifested by elevation to tbe offices of Master and Secretary, ought to be esteemed competent to conduct the c(lrrespondence of their Lodges-路and that the election and installation of a Grand Master does not endow him with all the wisdom of the Craft. Lodges and Lodge officers are men, neither in~ competent nor imbeciles, and should be treated with respect. For these and otber good reasons, I suggest that uniform rules be recommended for adoption by our Grand Bodies, and formulate one for your consideration, viz.: Subordinate Lodges. bave the recognized rigbt to correspond with any other regular L::;dge in the world: make request for waiver of jurisdiction over a candidate, or that the symbolic degrees, or any of them, be conferred upon a candidate who bas been eleded to receive the same by tbe Lodge making the request. Wben the said degrees shall have been conferred in accordance with sucb request, the candidate becomes, or remains, a member of

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the Lodge for which the work was done. Provided, however, that the legitimacy of subordinate Lodges conducting such or any correspondence shall be personally known or avouched by reliable lists, or by the respective Grand Secretaries of the Grand Lodges under wb ich said Lodges are holden. PERPETUAL JURISDICTION. At the risk of appearing to be officially fulI of "uniformity" ideas, I submit that some agreement as to the dogma of "Perpetual Jurisdiction" might be the means of steering clear of the danger on this subject t.hat will not down, anu furnishes the subject of 拢:xtended correspondence that is not always free from a trace 路of acrimony. Hence, it appears to me that this is a subject worthy of careful consideration. Therefore, to put the question in shape, I venture to submit tho following, which, or any betterment agreed upon, I trust may' be recomm~nded for adoption by our Grand Lodges. The sovereignty of this Grand Lodge touching all Masonic matters within but not outside its territorial boundary, is full and complete; and any of its subordinate Lodges have the right to receive the' petition路 of any profane or non affiliate who is a resident of its respective Jurisdiction and possesses the physical, mental, moral and residental qualifications that may be required by the Constitution and regulations of this Grand Lodge. This Grand Lodge , concedes the same right and power to all other Grand Lodges. Fraternally yours, DAVE JACKSON, Grand Master.

COMMUNICATiON FROM HOT SPRINGS LODGE, NO. 62.

The Grand Secretary presented the following communication from Hot Springs Lodge, No. 62, Hot Springs, Ark., relating to a building for distressed lVlasons at Hot Springs, which was referred to the Committee on V\T ays and Means: HOT SPRINGS, ARK., Jan. 20, 1912. Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of MisSOU1'i:

BRETHREN-The Hot Springs, of Arkansas, are forever set aside by the United States Government as a place of recreation and restoration to health for the whole people, and are visited annually by 150,000 visitors. Among the multitude are many Masons in varying circumstances, to whom we have and will always extend our privileges, and we are continually called upon to render aid, financially and otherwise. The United States Government, in control of the hot water, knowing our necessity, has, by act of Congress, donated us a magnificent plat of ground on which to erect a Masonic edifice, with a privilege of the hot water baths. This grant, however, provides we must erect an up-to-date and in every way modern bUilding of a stipulated price greatly in excess of our ability. In fact, our resources have been taxed to t.he utmost to care for and deal with the situation as it is. The Grand Lodge of Arkansas, appreciating the peculiar conditiops surrounding us has made the exceptional concession of allowing us as a subor-

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dinate Lodge to call 'on other Lodges and other Jurisdictions to aid us in this matter, setting their seal of approval on our application and purpose. What results come from this call will be for the great cause of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. We ask you carefully read this communication in the spirit of the Golden Rule and do what you can by a contribution to accomplish this great purpose for all Masons. Much if you please or little as you desire, but SOMETHING, bearing in mind we are not begging, but earnestly engaged in carrying forward the grand principles of Fraternity handed down to us through the centuries of the past. l<'raternally submitted, S. P. COLLINGS, (Past Master) Chairman of Finance Committee.

By authority vested in me through action of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of the Grand Jurisdiction of Arkansas, dated at Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 22, 1911, I hereby endorse and have affixed the Great Seal of this Jurisdiction to the appeal herein contained for the great good of all Masons . wherever dispersed. [SEAL.] MARK P. OLNEY, G1'and Master F. & A. Masons of Arkansas.

FAY HEMPSTEAD, Grand Secretary.

On motion, lV1. W. Brother H. H. :Meyer, of Arkansas, was invited to and did addrefSs the Grand Lodge in the interest of the proposed building. PETITION OF SUMMERSVILLE LODGE, NO 555.

The following petition from Summersville IJodge, No. 555, for permission to seek aid from sister 路Lodges in erecting a new lVlasonic Home for the Lodge, was received and referred to the Committee on Ways and IVIeans: SUMMERSVILLE, Mo., Sept. 17, 1912. Most~orshiptul Grand l"vIaster) Wa"delis and Brethren:

We most respectfully petition you for permission to sclicit donations from our sister Lodges throughout the State for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Home in this town. Our Lodge has had the misfortune of losing our building by fire, and our members being of moderate circumstances have felt unable to build a suitable home for the Lodge at this place. Assuring you of our appree:iation of the interest that may be taken in connection here'Yith, we are, Very fraternally, H. H. RICHARDS, W. M., A. J. BASKETT, Sec'y, For SU.1nmersviUe Lodge) No. 555, A. F. & A. M.

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CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 12 :05 P. 1\1. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 7 :30 o'clock this evening; the afternoon to be devoted t~ dedicatory ceremonies at the路 new Masonic Hospital. Prayer by R. VV. Brother Rev. 路vVm. C. Bitting, Grand Chaplain. . FIRST DAY-EVENING

S}<~SSION.

ST. LOUIS, September 24, 1912. The Grand I-lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 7 :30 P. M. by R. Vl. Brother Jacob Lampert, Deputy Grand 路Master. Other Grand Officers. occupying their stations. Divine Guidance was invoked by R. 'N. Brother Rev. James 1\1. Boon, Grand Chaplain. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.

Special order of procedure being exemplification of the work, the Grand Lodge was placed in charge of Grand Lecturer R. W. Brother J. R. McLachlan, who, with tre assistance of other Grand Officers and Brethren, exemplified the . work of the First Degree and Second Section of the Second Degree. CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 9 :30 P. 1\1. the Grand I.Jodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 9 A. 1\1. tomorrow morning. Divine blessing invoked by R. Vl. Brother Rev. James M. Boon, Grand Chaplain. SECOND DAY-MORNING SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Wednesday, September 25, 1912. The :Most '~\Torshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 o'clock A. 1\1. by M. VV. Grand Master Arch A. Johnson,

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the other Grand Officers occupying their respective stations as heretofore. Divine guidance invoked by Rev. Brother Rev. Wm. C. Bitting, Grand Chaplain. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

M. W. Brother Xenophon Ryland, Chairman, presented . and read report of Committee on Grand l\1aster's Address, which was adopted as follows: To the Grand Lodge Of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Of the State of Missouri:

BRETHREN-Your Committee to which was assigned the duty of passing upon and distributing the varied subjects contained in the Address of the Grand Master beg leave to submit: The Grand Lodge and the Grand Master are to be congratulated on the successful administration of its affairs since the last Annual Communication. The Grand Master briefly and tersely reports peace and prosperity in every Masonic Community, and tbat tbe great moral force of Freemasonry is abroau in tbe land lending its efforts toward tbe uplift of humanity and tbe extension of civilization to its remotest parts. We recommend tbat all portions of tbe Address relating to tbe Masonic Home of Missouri shall have the consideration of tbe Committee on Masonic Home. We commend tbe Grand Master for tbe visitations be was enabled to make among the Lodges, and regret witb bim that tbey were not more extensive, well knowing that the seed sown will be like bread cast upon the waters that has promised return after many days. Consideration and adjustment of matters affecting Fraternal relations with other Jui'isdictions; bis appointment of Representative to the Grand Lodge of Mississippi; bis filling of vacancies in tbe Masonic Districts are all recommended for approval. The occasions reported for the laying of corner-stones were all within the Masonic province and merit approval. The granting of Dispens'ations for varied matters and the refusal of otbers. indicates sueh I'egard and respect for the law that we assume them to have been entirely within its purview and recommend approval. We recommend that all Dispensations for the formation of New Lodges shall be referred to the Committee on Lodges under Dispensation. ' We recommend that the suspension of the Master of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 40, and all matters relating thereto, be considered and reported on by the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, and that the same Committee shall consider and report on the suspension of the Master of Naylor Lodge, No. 568. We recommend tbat the decisions of tbe Grand Master numbered from one to fourteen, inclusive, be considered and reported on by tbe Committee on Jurisprudence; also tbe cbarges against Master of Lodge of Love, No. 259. Deeming tbat. tbe Grand Lodge Law bas been so recently revised and

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that it repeals all former statutes and parts of same not therein contained. your Committee arc of the opinion that a digest of decisions heretofore approved would increase complications rather than be advantageous; and we recommend that no action be taken toward preparation at this time. Fraternally submitted, XENOPHON RYLAND â&#x20AC;˘ .ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, CHARLES C. WOODS, ROBERT F. STEVENSON, JAMES W. BOYD. JOHN R. PARSON. ARTHUR M. HOUGH. DORSEY A. JMJISON. ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, CORONA H. BRIGGS, CAMP:SELL WELLS, WILLIAM F. KUHN, ALGERNON S. HOUSTON, DAVID M. WILSON, JOHN T. SHORT, ROBER T R. KREEGER, WILLIAM A. HALL, CLAY C. BIGGER, Committee.

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JURISPRUDENCE-Anthony F. Ittner, Chairman; Bert S. Lee, W. W. Martin, Gco. A. Benedict, E. C. James, Carl M. Vetsburg, Thos. Reynolds, B. E. Bigger, Clyde M. Hudson. ApPEALS AND GRIEVANCEs-Joseph S. :McIntyre, Chairman; W. S. Hancock, J. S. Montgomery, W. T. Jamison, Thos. F. Hurd, W. A. Wear. M. L. Howard. WAYS AND MEANs-Alexander M. Dockery, Chairman; John S. Taylor, O. P. Bloss, B. F. Watson, A. D. Wright, F. M. Russell, Chase Morsey, John Pickard, L. E. Miller, J. N. Moore. CREDENTIALS-WIn. E. Hoke, Chairman; Frazier P. Gibbs, Jas. W. Skelly, Rob't L. Dixon, Wm. H. Bull. PAY ROLL-Walter R. Shrodes, Chairman>' J. M. Carnahan, Wm. Warren, T. D. Martin, Geo. Rupprecht. CHARTERED LODGES-Edwin V. Kyte, Chairman; S. T. McCluer, E. E. Hoenshel, John M. McCue, Chas. E. Dickson, C. O. Tesch, J. A. Spillman, W. H. Carpenter, Jesse F. Osburn. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION-James A. Boone, Chairman>' H. T. Wright, Seaman Russell, W. M. Wallingford, Geo. S. McLanahan, J. E. Mitcbell, Louis Swartz. CHARITY-Geo. H. Daniel, Chainnan>' R. H. McClananan, C. P. Moss V. R. McCue, Victor E. Rbodes, A. D. Giffin, Sam Meeks, Otbo Switzer. G. C. Marquis.

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MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF-Bert S. Lee, Ohairman,o Edward BornmueIler. Andrew McMechan, A. E. Ostrich, A. J. O'Reilly; Chris. Meyer. Chas. Kornbrodt. REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GnAND MASTERs-Eugene McQuillan, Chairman,' L. VI. Quick, A. Logan Wood. H. W. Fl'isto. Frank Owen, Jas. Dugan, E. B. Kitchell, Will Dorter, A. A. Dunton, Jr. MASONIC HOME-A. C.. Stewart, Ohai1'man; W. A. Piner, C. C. Gardner,. Geo. E. Mayhall, Leonard Hayden, Guy C. Coleman, F. W. Smith. CORRESPONDENcE-Charles C. Woods, Ohairman. OBITUARIEs-Corona H. Briggs, Ghainnan; E. L. Brown, G. A. Westman, Chas. Scrivener, G. F. Rixey. AUDl'l'ING-F. F. \\Tm. Krenning, Chairman; C. L. Alexander, Jules .T. Wehrli. GRAND MASTER'S ADDREss-Xenophon Ryland, Ohairman. UNFINISHED BUSINESS-M. T. Balsley, Chairman; C. J. Wendling, Fred C. Grether, A. Linxwiler, John D. Prigmore. TRANSPOUTATION AND HOTELs-Frank D. Gildersleeve, Chairman; W. G. Wilderman, Fred Surridge. SPECIAL-R. J. Smith, Chairman " U. A. House. SPECIAL COMMITTEES. RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-Wm. F. Kuhn, Campbell Wells, J. W. Boyd, R. F. Stevenson, E. F. Allen, C. C. Woods. MANUALS-Wm. E. Hoke, Wm. A. Hall, J. C. Garrell., John R. Parson, J. S. McIntyre. RITUAL-D. M. WilSOll, R. R. Kreef!;er, John T. Short, Campbell Wells, Wm. A. Hall. LEASE OF OFFICES-A. M. Dockery, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells. COMMIT'l'EB ON ARRANGJ';MENTS FOR GRAND LODGE MF:ETING-W. E. Hoke, Chairman; ""alter Ashton, Walter Wimmer.

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IVlinutes of the several sessions of yesterday 'were read by Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY.

IV1. '",T. Brother C. H. Briggs, Chairman, presented and read the report of Committee on Necrology, which, on motion, was adopted as follows: To the Grand Lodge of Missou.ri:

Your Committee on Obituaries offers the following report: We devoutly acknowledge the protecting care of our Supreme Grand Master who has preserved the lives of the officers of this Grand Lodge through the year that has passed. No Past Grand Master has been called away, but the fiying shafts of death have stricken down many workers in our various Lodges, and there has been sorrow in many hearts because the strong and

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true have laid aside their working tools. Other hands take up their tasks. "God buries his workmen but carries on his work." Memorial pages will be set apart in honor of those who are gone, and we cherish their memories and hope to meet them again. Inspired by their example, let us put our strength into the work they loved so well. From other Grand Jurisdictions we have many names of those who were bonored by their Brethren and have entered into rest. ALABAMA. William Henry Dingley, Grand Trcasurer and Grand Registrar, was born in Winslow, Maine, December 18, 1824, and died at his home in Montgomery, Alabama, September 16, 1911, aged nearly eighty-seven yean.;. In 1866 he became Grand Treasurer of the Grand Commandery and served until 1890, when he declined re-election. From 1870 until his death he was Grand Treasurer of tbe Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Council. He was Grand Registrar of the Grand L:Jdge from 1894 until his death. For many years he was engaged in the drug business in Montgomery. He was a member of the Episcopal Churcb, to which he gave the service of a long and useful life. ARKANSAS. George A. Donnelly, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Lecturer, was born in Charleston, South Carol ina, February 27, 1824, and died at Bauxite, Arkansas, Dec;ember 4, 1911, aged nearly eighty-eight years. In 1871 he was elected Grand High Priest and Grand Master of the Grand Council. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1873, and for twelve years served the Grand Lodge as Grand Lceturer. He was President of t.he Order of High Priesthood from 1900 to 1905. In 1852 he was licensed to preach and enter the itinerant ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and for many years filled the office of Presiding Elder. CONNECTICUT: Samuel Bassett, Past Grand Master, was born in New York, September 24, 1841, and died in New Britain, Connecticut, August 14, 1911, aged seventy years. He was elected Grand Master in 1893. When a youth he was in the employ of the Few York Central Railroad Company. Early in the Civil War he entered the Sixth New York Heayy Artillery and served as. Lieutenant. He was appainted Post Master of New Britain by President Cleveland, and was three times elected Mayor of the city. DELAWARE. .John P. Allmond, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, was born in Wilmington, Delaware, May 6, 1835, and died at his home in that city March 24, 1912, aged seventy-seven years. He was elected Grand Secretary in 1866 and served till 1872. In 1873 he was elected Grand Master. He was Representative of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of West Virginia near the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Delaware. He was a successful merchant in Wilmington, and was Mayor of the eity from 1878 to 1882. ILLINOIS. Charles Fisher, Past Deputy Grand Master, was born at Quincy, Pennsylvania, December 24, 1822, and died at his home in Springfield, Illinois, July

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I, 1911, in his eighty-ninth year. He was Grand Captain of the Host in the Grand Chapter in 1858, Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1861 and 1862 and Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1867. F'or twenty-five years he was Grand Trea.surer of the Grand Council. He constructed many of the residences and business buildings of Springfield and superintended the erection of a nlllnber of State and Federal buildings in different parts of Illinois. IOWA. Lewis .Jackson Baker, Past Grand Master, was .born at Jefferson, Pennsylvania, May 13, ) 850, and died at Kalispell, Montana, November '8, 1911, in his sixty-second year. He was elected Grand Master in 1901. For nearly thirty years be practiced llledicine at Ottumwa, Iowa. "He was generous to a' fault in his attitude toward the suffering and the needy. He was a brave and fearless man, and mct dCath in the line of his professional duty." I n caring for a patient he incurred the attack of blood poisoning, which occasioned his own death. Rollin Madison Hunter, Past Grand Master, was born near Ames, Iowa, December 29, 1858, and died at' his home in Sibley, Iowa, June 26, 1912, i.n his fifty-fourth year. He was elected Grand Master in 1907. He began the practice of law in 1884, and in the f,!Il of 1890 was elected county attorney of Sac County, Iowa. Ht~ was a successful lawyer and had a large and lucrative practice. LIberty Eaton Fellows, Past Grand Master, was born in Orange County, Vermont, August 22, 1834, and died at his bome in Lansing, Iowa, July 17, 1912, aged seventy-eigl~t years. He was elected Grand Master in 1893 and re-ele路;ted in 1894. He was admitted to the bar in 1862. He served one term in the Iowa House' of Represent~t.iveH and one term in the State Senate. Re was a memb8r of the Board of Trustees of the Hospital for the Insane at i\ft. Pleasant ten years, and for several years a Trustee of the Upper Iowa University at Fayette. In 1889 he was appointed Judge of the Thirteenth Judicial District of Iowa, and latEr was elected far five successive terms. He was a member of the Methodi!Ot Episcopal Church. Joseph Chapman, Past Grand Master, was born in Pittsburg, June 14, 1831, and died at his home in Painesville, Ohio, August 27, 1912, aged eighty路one years. He was electtd Gr~nd Master of Iowa in 1872 and served two terms. "His promptness, honesty and attentioll to business made him a great favorite with the business men with whom he came in contact and made his services of value to the great railroad corporation with which he was so long connected. His life was clean and honest." KANSAS. Thumas J. Anderson. Past Grand Marshal, was born in Portage County, Ohio, May 29, 1839, and died at his home in Topeka, Kansas, January 31, 1912, in his sevent.y-third year. He was Grand Marshal of the Grand Lodge in 1874, Grand Commander in 1874, Grand High Priest in 1876, and Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery from 1899 until his death. At the outbreak of the Civil vVar he enlisted III the Fifth Kansas Cavalry and rose to the rank of Majer. resi?;oing in March, 1865, to become Adjutant General of Kansas. He filled important positions with the Santa Fe and Rock Island Railroads, was Mayor and Post Master of Topeka, State Senator and Representative.

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MINNESOTA. George Washington Prescott, Past Grand Master and Past Gra~)(l Secretary, was born at Chesterville, Maine, October 20, 1826, and died in California,' March 21, 1912. in his eighty-sixth year. He was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge from 1857 to 1864 and Grand Master in 1864 and 1865. He was the first Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter and was Grand High Priest in 1863 and 1R64. He was the first Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery, being elected at its organization in 1865, and served 'two years. He was chosen Grand Warqen of the Grand' Encampment of the United States in 1865. He was admitted to the bar in 1850. From 1854 to 1857 he was Clerk of the -Second District Court of the Territory of Minnesota and also of the Supreme Court of the Territory. Later he was Clerk of the United States District Court and of the District Cou'rt of Ramsey County. In the Civil War he was a Lieutenant in the Sixth Minnesota Volunteers. In 1868 he became a minister in the Baptist Church.. Samuel Emery Adams, Past Grand Senior Warden, was born at Reading, Vermont, December 1, 1828, and died at his home in Minneapolis, March 29, 1912, aged eighty-three years. He was elected Senior Grand Warden in 1859. He was a Senator iI;! the last Territorial Legislature of Minnesota, and was re-elected after the State was admitted into the Union, He served as special agent of the Post Office Department, and was Receiver of the Land Office at St. CloUd, Minnesota. In 1862 he was appointed Paymaster, in the U'nited States Army, and in 1865 was brevetted Lieutenant-Colonel for meritoriou!;l service in the field. He was President of the Board of Education of Monticello, Minnesota, twelve years; eight years Master of the State Grange, and two years Grand Master of the National Grange. For a number of years he was editor and owner of the W路right County Times. . In 1883 he removed to Minneapolis and was Alderman for twelve years, MISSISSIPPI. M. M. Evans, Past Grand Master, died in Jackson, Mississippi, November 9, 1911, aged sixty-one years. He was elected Grand Master in 1888. He served the State of Mississippi as Lieutenant-Governor four years and as Railroad Commissioner nine years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and Sunday School Superintendent at Mora Point, Mississippi. where he lived more than thirty years. Enoch George De Lap, Past Grand Master, was born in Green County, Wisconsin, and died at his home in Natcbez, Mississippi, December 23, 1911, aged seventy-three years. He was elected Grand Master in' 1887. He was also Past Grand High Priest, Past Grand Master of the Grand Council, and Past Grand Commander. He served in the Fedcl'al Army during the Civil War, and at fts close became a resident of Natchez, which was his home during the remainder of his life. In 1865 be was made a Mason in a Lodge composed chiefly of ex-Confederate officers and soldiers, and was chosen Worshipful Master in 1867. For thirtr-onc years he served as Correspondence Reporter in the Grand Commandery. John S. Cobb, Past Grand Mast':)r, was born at Cherry Creek, Mississippi, April 15, 1853, and di8d at his home in Verona, Mississippi, .January ]7, 1912, aged fifty-nine years. He served as Grand Master and as Grand' Commander of Mississippi, and was a lifelong and zealous member of the Baptist Church.

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MONTANA. Nathaniel Pitt Langford, Past Grand Master, was born at Westmoreland, New York, August 9, 1832, and died at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota, October 18, 1911, aged :;8venty-niIJe years. He was Grand Master in 1869. In early life he engaged in the banking business in St. Paul. Removing to Montana, he was appointed United States Revenue Collector in 1864. For many years he was Bank Examiner for the Rocky Mountain and Pacific States. He was one of tbe Wasbburn p,uty wbicb first thoroughly explored the Yellowstone Park in 1870. He was 'appointed its first Superintendent, and served 'five years without compensation. In 1876 he returned to St. Paul. In his later years he was President of tbe Minnesota State Historical Society, and was also a member of the Board of Control of the City of St. Paul. NEW MEXICO. Arthur Howard Harllee, Past Grand Master, was born at Marion, South Carolina, and died at his home in Silver City, New Mexico, March 28, 1911, aged fifty-seven years. He was elected Grand Master in 1901, and Grand Commander in 1905. He was Grand King of the Grand Chapter. He was a leading member of the New Mexico Bar and one year President of the New Mexico Bar Association. He served c.ne term as District Attorney for Grant and Sierra Counties, and was a delegate from Grant County to the Constitutional Convention held in Santa Fe in 1910. NEW YORK. Christopher G. Fox, Senior Past Gran<1 Master, died at Buffalo, New York, September 5, 1912, aged. eight.y-three years. He was made a Master Mason in March, 1834, and was elected Grand Master forty years ago, serving two years. "At the time of his demise be was Secretary of the General Grand Chapter, and for forty-five years Secretary of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in the State of New York. More than half a century Brother Fox stood in the forefrlJnt of :Masonic activities. He was a man fertile in resources, cultured in intellect and consecrated in beart. Tireless in toil and conservative tn action. Ripe in years and full of bonors. He has gone to his reward." NORTH CAROLINA. Charles F. Bahnson, Grand Lecturer, was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, February 15, 1840, and died in Mocksville, North Carolina, February 16, 1911, aged seventy-one years. In 190R he was appointed Grand Lecturer, having filled the office of 'Assistant Grand Lecturer for almost a genera tion. He served in the Confederate Army durin~ the Civil War. He was a member of' the Moravian Cbu:'ch. Francis M. Moye, Past Grand Master, was born in Pitt County, North Carolina, August 7, 1839, and died at New Bern, North Carolina, May 28, 1911, in his sGyenty-second year. He was Grand Master in 1895 and 1896. He was also a Past Grand High Priest and Past Grand Commander. He was Assistant Grand Lecturer for the GrD.nd Lodge and Grand Lecturer for the Grand Chapter and Grand Commaudery. Though a medical graduate, he never practised his profession, but was for a number of years a successful merchant at Mayton, North Carolina. Charles Cautborn Clark, Past Grand Master, was born in New Bern, North Carolina, December 8, 1829, and died in that city, October 30, 1911,

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aged eighty-two years. He was elected Grand Master in 1870. He was a lawyer who rose to eminence in the practice of his profession. He represented Craven County in the Senate IJf North Carolina and was elected to Congress during the Reconstruction Period, but was not permitted to take his seat. He was a zealous member of the First Baptist Church of New Bern. NOVA SCOTIA. William Ross, Past Grand Master, was born in Victoria County, Cape Breton, December 28, 1825, and died at Ottawa, Canada, Mar.ch 17, 1912, aged eighty-six years. He was elected Grand Master of Nova Scotia in 1903. He was elected Grand Secretary in June, 1899, but resigned December 31, 1900, owing to the pressure of Parliamentary engagements. He represented his native County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly prior to the Confederation in 1867 and afterwards in the House of Commons at Ottawa. He was for some time Minister of Militia in the Mackenzie Government, from which position he retired to become Collector of Customs for the Port of Halifax. In 1906 he became a member of the Senate, and was at Ottawa attending to his duties when death overtook him. OHIO. Jacob L'Hommedieu, Past Deputy Grand Master, was born in Franklin, Ohio, June 28, 18R3, and died at Man!c'field, Ohio, May 31, 1912, aged seventynine years. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1885 and Deputy Grand Master in lRS7. In early life he was a civil engineer. In the Civil War he attained the rank of Major in the It'ederal Army. In 1867 he was admitted to the bar; and to the practice of law the greater part of his life was given. PENNSYLVANIA. William A. Sinn, Grand Secretary, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1825, and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 17, 1911. After fifteen years of service as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, Wm. A. Sinn was called to rest on the evening of October 17, 1911, having reached the age of seventy-six years. He was made a Mason November 7, 1867, in Montgomery Lodge, No. 19. Also a member of' Chapter and Commandery and of the A. & A. S. R. He was universally beloved. RHODE ISLAND. James BacoI:!. Gay, Grand Master, was born in Providence, Rhode Island, November 30, 1846, and died in that city, November 25, 1911, aged sixtyfive years. In 1910 he was elected Deputy Grand Master, and upon the death of Grand Master Henry Warren Rugg, July 21, 1910, he became Acting Grand Master. May 15, 1911, he was elected Grand Master. For twentysix years he was connected with the Providence Journal Company, and since February, 1895, had been assistant treasurer of the company. SOUTH DAKOTA. Charles William McDonald, Past Grand Treasurer, was born in St.Joseph County, Indiana, Juiy 25, 1845, and died at his home in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, March 11, 1912, in his sixty-seventh year. He was Grand Treasurer in 1879. After studying law he took up newspaper work, which he followed for some years. He was admitted to the bar in 1878. He was Probate Judge of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, two years. He was

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County Superintendent, Clerk of Courts, County Attorney and later County JUdge, which oftlce he filled up to the time of his death. TEXAS.

Dr. Thomas M. Matthews, Past Grand Master, was born at Cumberland Court House, Virginia, March 6, 1830, and died at his home in Athens, Texas, June 14, 1912, aged eighty-two years. He was elected Grand Master in 1881. From 1889 until his death he was Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence. At the age of twenty-two .he began the practice of medicine, but early in the Civil War he enlisted as a private soldier in the Confederate Army. He was soon appointed a surgeon, and as such served in Parsen's Cavalry Brigade until the close of the war. He practiced medicine about fifty 路years. At the age of twenty-seven he became a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, wbicb he served devotedly to the end of his days. UTAH. Christopher Diehl, Grand Secretary, was born in Butzbach, Germany, March 22, 1831, an,} died at his home in' Salt Lake City, September 17, 1912, aged eighty-one years. He was largely instrumental in forming the Grand Lodge of Utah ill January, 1872, of which he was appointed Assistant Grand Secretary. At the first Annual Communication in October, 1872, he was elected Grand Secretary 3.nd appointed Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, which positions he filled with honor until his death last week. He helped prepare and revise the Code of Laws and the Ceremonials of the Grand Lodge of Utah, and for many years has stood in the front rank as all authority on Masonic Jl!risprudence. By his work as Grand Lodge Librarian he laid the foundation for the first free public library in Utah. He was Grand Representative of the Grand Ledges of Quebec, Cuba, South Carolina and Montana, n~ar the Grand Lodge of Utah. At the age of fourteen he was confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He was said to be at the time of his death in poim of service the oldest Grand Secretary in the world. VIRGINIA. Beverly Randolph Wellford, Jr., Past Grand Master, was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 10, 1828, and died at Newport News, Virginia, September 19, 1911, aged eighty-three years. He was elected Grand Master in 1877 and served two years. "As Judge of the Circuit Court of the City of Riehmond, he left an unblemished reputation and a record of able, fearless and impartial service, retiring on aecount of advanced age from a position which he had filled with fidelity and honor." The degree of LL. D. was conferred upon him by Hampden-Sidney College. He was one of the路 foremost laymen in th~ Presbyterian Church of Virginia, WASHINGTON. Rev. William Pelan, Grand Chaplain, was born in Stalybridge, England, October 14, 1823, and died at his home in Spokane, September 21, 1911, aged eighty-eight years. F,om June, 1889, until his death he was Grand Chaplain of all the Grand Masonic Bodies of Washington. He had also been Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter and Grand Council of Indiana; also Grand Master of the Grand Council, and Grand Commander of Indiana. His life worl{ waf; that of the ministry in the Presbyterian Church in Ohio, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and in Spokane, Washington.

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WEST VIRGINIA. Hiram Reese Howard, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, was born near Urbana, Ohio, February 17,1843, and died at his home in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, May 9, 1912, aged sixty-nine years. He was elected Grand Master in 1886, Grand High Priest in 1904 and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge in 1905. He was President of the Order of High Priesthood and Grand Representative cf the Grand Lodge of Illinois near the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. He served more than three' years as a Federal soldier in the Civil War, and was presented by Congress with a medal for brave and distinguished service at Missionary Hidge. In early life he was a printer, but was admitted to the bar in 1872. He was County Superintendent of Public Schools, Member of the House路 of Delegates of Mason County, three times Mayor of Point Pleasant, Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, President of the Board of Education, eight. years President of tbe Board of Directors of the West Virginia Penitentiary, and six years President of the Board of Directors of the Hospital for the Insane at Spencer, West Virginia. WISCONSIN. Daniel McLaren l\'liller, Past Grand Master, was born in New York City in 1836 and died at his home in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, April 12, 1912, aged about seventy-six years. He was Grand Master in 1902. At tbeoutbreak of tbe Civil War he enlisted as surgeon in tbe Twenty-eighth Wisconsin, and served through the war. Since the war he made Oconomowoc his home, and there practiced' his profession until a short time before his deatb. From the perusal of these brief notices of our bonored dead we find con路 firmation of what has often been observed that Freemasonry is no unimportant figure in our nation's life. Those wbo have been called to preside over tbeir Bretbren have been JUen who have wrought largely in tbe affairs of the world. So it bas ever been. The Founders of the Nation were cbiefly Freemasons; and a large proportion of the men who rank bigh in tbe affairs of today are members of our Craft. Let us be true to ourbigb ideals and so exemplify tbe principles we profess in our lives, day by day, that we may be wortby of the honor wbicb we accord to tbose wbo bave passed beyond our sigbt. Fraternally submitted, CORONA H. BRIGGS, CHAS. N. SCRIVENER, GUS A. WESTMAN, G. F. RIXEY, E. L. BROWN, Committee.

SPECIAL COMPENSATION TO CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE ON PAY ROLL.

:Motion was made by M. ,V. Brother vVm. F. Kuhn, seGonded by :LVI. W. Brother A. M. Dockery, that the Chairman of Committee on Pay Roll, VV. Brother vValter R. Shrodes, shall not only receive his mileage and per diem, but that the Com-

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mittee on Ways and Means shall report an honorarium of $100 (one hundred dollars) additional to the said Chairman. Adopted and so ordered. REPORT OF THE MASONIC HOME BOARD.

M. ,V. Brother Ethelbert F. Allen, President, presented and read the twenty-,sixth annual report of the Masonic Home Board; also report of Superintendent and Accountant and Attorney of the Board. M. "V. Brother Campbell Wells presented report of Treasurer of Home Board and read the Endowment Fund report. M. W. Brother Boyd also read the delightful letters of the l\1atrons of the young and old people of the Home. On motion these several reports \:vere adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. (See Appendix.) ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS.

'rhe hour fixed by the By-Laws for the election of. the Grand Lodge Officers for ensuing year having arrived, the Grand l\1aster appointed the following Brethren as Tellers: H. A. Borgmann, John Pickard, Walter Wimmer, J. C. Senate, F. E. Diekneite, G路. F. Brewington, F. P. Gibbs, C. A. Mitchell, E. J. Scott, E. L. Schleiffarth, J. O. IIogg, Jno. E. Reeds. The election of Grand Officers proceeded with the following result: JACOB LAMPERT, St. Ilouis, Grand Master. VAN FREMONT BOOR, Kansas City, Deputy Grand Master. CHESLEY A. l\10SMAN, St. Joseph, Grand Senior "Varden. TOLMAN "V. COTTON, Van Buren, Grand Junior ~Tarden. ALPHONSO C. STEWART, St. Louis, Grand Treasurer. JOHN R.PARSON, St. Louis, Grand Secretary.

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VOTE OF THANKS TO SISTERS OF EASTERN STAR.

:Motion \vas made by M. ,V. Brother Xenophon Ryland that M. VV. Brother VV111. F. Kuhn be directed to personally present to the Sisters of the Eastern Star the following vote of thanks of this Grand Lodge for their noble work in connection with the furnishing of the ne\\' :Masonic Hospital. Carried: The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri in its Ninety-second Annual Communication convened, realizing and appreciating the great and efficient work of self-denial in furnishing and equipping in such an elegant manner the Hospital building of the Masonic Home, desires to express to the' OrdEr of the Eastern Star its sincere an路"l. hearty thanks for this magnitkent demonstration of love and fidelity that the Order of the Eastern Star, as an Order and as members, has ever shown toward this gr~at Masonic charity, WILLIAM F. KUHN, Chairman,

CHANGE OF NAME OF "INFIRMARY" TO HOSPITAL.

l\10ved by lV1. W. Brother \Vru. F. Kuhn that the" Infirmary Building" be now and forever known as the Hospital of the :Masonic Home of Missouri, and that wherever the word "Infirmary" appears in these reports it be stricken out and the word" Hospital" be inserted in lieu thereof. Carried. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION.

Wor.Brothers IJouis Moller and J. H. Cranfill offered the following proposed amendment to Section 2, Article III, of the Constitution, which was read aloud by the Grand Master: Amend Section 2, Article 3 of the Constitution, by inserting after th~ word "Secretary" in the fifth line of said section, the following: '~Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Deacons, Right \Vorshipful Senior and Junior Grand Stewards and Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer," so that the section when amended shall read: . Section 2-El'3ctwe-Enumel'ation ot---1'enn of. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Righ"t Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, Right Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Right \Vorshipful Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Deacons, Right Worshipful Senio!' and .Junior Grand Stewards and Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated

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Annual, Communication of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices, respectively, until- their successors shall be duly elected and installed. LOUIS MOLLER, J. H. CRANFILL.

REPORT OF SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES TO BIENNIAL MEETINC MASONIC RELIEF â&#x20AC;˘ ASSOCIATIONS.

Wor. Brother A. J. O'Reilly, Chairman, presented and read the following report of Special Representatives to the bi-ennial meeting of the l\1asonic Relief Associations. On motion same was adopted and ordered printed: Most WO"shiPful Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State Of Missouri:

Your Representatives to the" Biennial meeting of the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada, beg leave to report that we attended the meeting of the Association held in Pittsburg, Pa., October 3 and 4, 1911. At the meeting were representatives from twenty-five Grand Jurisdictions and from a number of Boards of Relief and subordinate Lodges throughout the United States and Canada: A number of papers were read treating on the subject of Masonic Relief, of the variety of claims set up by applicants for relief, also on" the subject of the classification of professional imposters and Masonic dead beats. Up to the present time the number of imposters and frauds, now indexed and listed by the Assodation under various aliases, as well as the name" of the Lodges claimed and the places where the Lodges are located, amount to five thousand persons. The work of the Association, as stated in the Reports of the Officers and by delegates, indicates that in every section of" the :country 'reached by the warning circulars of the Association, large sums of' money' ate saved for the relief of worthy Masons by the timely detection of the imposters. Your delegates can not let the opportunity pass without commending to the earnest consideration of the members. of this Grand Lodge careful attention to the warning circulars issued monthly before undertaking promiscuous giving in charity. We hope every Mason will remember that every dollar given to a person who asks for it fraudulently or untruthfully claiming to' be aMason, without careful investigation of the case, is placing a premium on vice; and this was by this grand Lodge many years ago declared by edict to be a pernicious practice and Masonic offense. Fraternally submitted, ,,:, ANDREW J. O'REILLY'~' . ;', VAN FREM9NT BOOR;"" Delegates.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARTERED LODGES.

'VOl'. Brother E. V. Kyte, Chairman, presented and read the following report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To thc Most Worship!uZGrand Lodge of Ancient F1'ee and Accepted Masons of the State of MissouTi:

Your Committee on Chartered L:Jdges submits the following report: The numbe~ of Chartered Lodges on th'e roll one year ago was 618. During the year GranviIle Lodge, No. 240, consolidated with Woodlawn Lodge, No. 223, leaving 617 Chartered Lodges on our roll tbis morning. ,

They have all reported. 58,! of the 617 Lodges sent in their Annual Reports and remitted the amounts due the Grand Lodge. These reports and moneys were received on time, and after thorough examination they were pronounced CORRECT, and their Representatives "entitled to wagfos." Many of these Reports are models of excellence botl,J. in appearance and minute exactness, and their authors axe entitled to merit. The other 33 were "Delinquent" with all that word can embody. The numbers are: 42, 54, 67, 70, 74, 81, HI, 142 j 150, 182, 185, 201, 217, 347, 355, 386, 398, 400, 421,· 451, '165, 4.74, 495, 507, 516, 530, 533, 573. 589, 590, 595, 600, 609. Art. 5, Section 69, of the By-Laws reads, "that no Representative shall receive either mileage or· per. diem unless all dues from his Lodge to this Grand Lodge shall have been paid by Augu:,t 1st." Of the above 33 delinquents, the following Lodges were delinquent in 1911, vi?.: Numbers 42, 465, 507, 530 and 595; total, 5. Delinquent 3 years, 1910, 1911 and 1912: Numbers 42 and 507; total, 2. These delinqu€-nts are a source of a great deal of annoyance and extra work in the Grand Secretary's office, and cause delay in making up the reports of the various Committees of the Grand Lodge. The reports of Numbers 507 and 530 were only received one week ago, and then only after all ordi-' nary and extraordinary means had failed, and the District Deputy Grand Master in each case had instruction to get the returns or arrest the Charter. It seems from the records that dellnquents have always existed, and we expect always will as long as errin'g MOl·ta)s handle the returns, but a little more care exercised by Masters and Secretaries would easily send in the returns and dues during the 31 days of July, and the same kind of care wouln min imize the errors. We are encouraged in the fact that only two Lodges are delinquent three years in succession.' Proving conclusively that the patient, persistent and courageous work of our Grand Secretary, M. ,v. Brother John R. Parson, Will, finally bring these delinquents to time. Example-Number 338 was delinquent in 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1911, but after being coached by John R. for four years came in 1912 with returns and dues in good time.

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TOTAL MEMBERSHIP. From the complete returns of Chartered Lodges, we have a membership in 1912 _ _ __ _._ . 55,561 Total in 1911 _ _ . 53,218 Gain in Chartered Lodges Meulbership U. D. Lodges Total gain _ _ Total Itlembersbip, 1912

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2,346 173

_......................................... 2,519 _ 55,737

RECAPITULATION OF WORK.

Initiated Passed Raised Affiliated

3,983 ~ 3,875 3,926 927

Reinstated 299 Rejected 542 Dimitted ._ 1,206 Susp, U. M. C......... 10

Total number of Degrees conferred in 1912 Total number of Degrees conferred in 1911..

Susp. N. P. D......... Expelled Died

675 31 8'64

11,863 10,874

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$2,188,394.49 1,130,610.00 $1,05 7,784.49

This looks like a very large gain, but is accounted for in the many more Lodges report their Lodge Halls than last year, 'and the. of unpaid dues. This amount ougbt to be materially increased, and if all Lodges would m~ke arr inventory of their belongings, personal and report the amount.

fact that large list would be and real,

LOSSES BY FIRE. Williamsburg Lodge, No.8, sustained a fire loss of everything; no reference made to ir:surance. Summerville Lodge, No. 555, Wayne, No. 526, Hornersville, No. 215,' and Ralls, No. 33, bad fires; no partiCUlars. Cypress, No. 227, lost Hall and contents; insurance, $800.00. Frankfort, No. 192, lost. Hall and contents; no ins~rancc reported. Ro~ert Burns, No. 496. lod Hall and contents; Charter saved; no insurance. COLLECTION DUES. Lodges Numbers 8, 11, 18, 27, 29, 36, 49, 56, 58, 60, 65, 69, 70, 71, 80, 81, 92, 96, 100, 140, 156, 169, 187, 208, 214, 215, 218, 222, 226, 234, 239, 248, 255, 260, 267, 286, 296, 297, 301, 306, 317, 320, 322, 341, 358, 360, 367. 373, 395, 402. 411, 414, 415, 4.18, 421, 424, 425, 429, 431, 439, 448, 451, 464, 482, 486, 488, 491, 497, 502, 504, 507, 510, 530, 531, 532, 535, 539, ;)73, 585, 587, 605, 607, 610, 613, 61.5, 617, 618-87 report no outstandIng dues, the remai~ing 530 Lodges report $44,243.00 outstanding dues.

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Taking tIle number of members and the annual dues of each member, many of the Lodges have coming to them for' dues amounts equal or nearly equal to a year's dues for the entire membership. A few examples might be more explicit: 144 members owe $507, 145 $546.50, 61 at $2.00 owe $191.00, 48 at $2.00 owe $96.00, 265 at $5.00 owe $647.00, 228 at $2.00 owe $228.00, 61 at $2.50 owe $172.00, '86 at $3.00 owe $300.00, 91 at $4.00 owe $373.00, 54 at $5.00 owe $400.00, 77 at $6.00 owe $604.00. The Grand Lodge has issued its mandate: "Dues of SUbordinate Lodges must be collected in advance." Every year's dues should be settled 路within the calendar year. If allowed to accumulate two or three years they are harder to meet. To say that a man is good is only the more reason why he should pay in advance. Good men fail. Good men die and seldom make provisions in their wills for these back dues. Men who pay their dues usually are more attentive and make better members. Lodges are clothed with authority to enforce the collection of back dues, and it is not good business to allow them to- accumulate until they become a burden. There are 64 Lodges who have made no advance in membership during the past year, and 187 Lodges show a net loss in membership from 1 to 14, or a total of 481 members. LODGE. The largest Lodge still continues to be Temple Lodge, No. 299, 1,005 members, and the smallest, Ritchy Lodge, No.. 530, with 12 members. 29 Lodges report a membership of 300 or over, 1, 3, 5, 9, 20, 40, 79, 121, 163, 220, 243, 271, 282, 299, 318, 322, 331, 334, 341, 345, 360, 416, 420, 443, 445, 446, 522, 547, 550; an increase of 4. 236 Lodges report no dues 'remitted. 361 Lodges remit dues lIf 1,050 members, $1,312.50. This is not quite as good as a year ago, when 242 Lodges reported no remissions. On the other hand, there were only 1,050 remissions in 1912, against 1,093 in 1911; a decrease of 43. REMOVALS. Newton Lodge, No. 175, located at Newtonia, Mo., moved to Chester In the same county. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS. There still remains on the Grand Secretary's Dockets the accounts of 18 Lodges due the Grand Lodge in small sums from $1.25 to $12.75 for err6rs in figuring amount of dues, or leaving off one name or more in some cases as long as three years. Statements and letters explanatory' have been sent time after time from the Grand Secretary's office, all to no avail; some Secretaries ignoring communications; among them being Decatur Lodge, No. 400; The files of papers on many of these accounts are as voluminous as the papers in a clerk's file in an Appellate Court. Some order should be given to settle them. There are still a number of Lodges who make no financial report whatever. Some of these same Lodges report insurance of $200.00 or $300.00. It Is hardly possible that a Lodge would carry insurance without property to be covered. 'We desire in conciusion to call attention of Worshipful Masters to this fact; you are co-responsible in the returns to Grand Lodge. Listen: "We hereby certify that the returns herewith submitted are correct in every partil'ular, and that each blank has been properly filled up," and you signed

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those returns! Did you know you signed such a certificate? or' were you one of the three Worshipful Masters who forgot to sign up? One return was not signed by Worshipful Master or Secretary, neither had it the seal of the Lodge attached. One word to Sccretaries-Qlle error that appears oftener than any other is the first ;tem on last page under recapitulation, viz.: "Members ret.urned last year." It is impossible for the Committee to say why or even guess the reason, but it is so. The Grand Secretary sends you two blanks for making out returns, make the first copy for yourself and file it away; and you display on a page of your Record book a copy of the entire recapitulation of work and membership and you will have correct copy to start with. Get started right and half the battle is won. Brethren, what the Grand Lodge wants in these Committee reports is correct informati,on; it is hard to obtain if reports of subordinates are delayed or incorrect. That is why this report is in plain words, and we trust it will be helpful to those interested in getting up reports of Subordinate Lodges, as well as inf'Jrmation for this Grand Bcdy. Fraternally, E. V. KYTE, Chairman, C. E. DICKSON, C. O. TESCH, J. F. OSBORNE, JAMES A. SPILMAN, Committee.

REPORT'OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

lVI. W. Brother Wm. F. Kuhn, Chairman, presented and read the report of the Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges; which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings, as follows: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri:

Yo~r Committee on the Recognition of Grand Lodges would submit the following report: Two applications for recognition have been received, viz., from the Supreme Grand Lodge of Porto Rico and the National Independent Grand Lodge of the Republic of San Dominica. In corresponding with M. W. Brothel' W. F. Lippitt, Grand Master of the Suprep:1e Grand Lodge of Porto Rico, the following answers to our inquiries were made: 1 st. The Grand Lodge of Porto Rico has supreme control over the three Degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. 2d. The Grand Lodge of Porto Rico was established by the Grand Logia de Colon e Isla de Cuba in 1885. 3d. The Grand Lodge of Porto Rico requires of all applicants a belief in God.

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4th. The Holy Bible is required to be on the Altar of tbe Lodges when a cand idate is obligated. 5th. The Grand Lodge of Porto Rico does not recognize as Masonic any body whicb does not require of its members a belief in God, and therefore does not bave any Fraternal relations with the so-called Masonic Bodies of France. As to tbe legitimacy of tbis Grand Lodge the Committee find that: Beginning in' 1804 Pennsylvania chartered seven Lodges in Cuba, Louisiana tbree and Soutb Carolina two, On March 27, 1818, tbese united to form tbe Spanish Grand Lodge of the York Rite of Cuba. This Grand Lodge prospered for a few years, founding Lodges to the number of sixty-six. But in 1823 began the persecution under Ferdinand VII of Spain, and after five years there remained only two Lodges in the whole land; tbese two continuing work until 1859, when South Carolina founded in Santiago de Cuba a third, in order; tbat the three m~ght unite to form a new Grand Lodge. This they did on December 5, 1859, under the name of the Grand Lodge of Cuba. Tbe life of this Grand Lodge as an independent organization bas been continuous to date. In 1885 this Grand Lodge organized the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Porto Rico. This historical summary clearly establisbed the legitimacy of the Supreme Grand Lodge of Porto Rico by direct lineage from the Grand Lodge of England through the. several Grand Lodges of America. At the Thirty-foui'th Trienn ial Can vocation of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch 'Masons, beld at Savannah in 1909, the request for establishing a Cbapter of Royal Arch Masons in Porto Rico was presented by members of tbe Lodges under the Supreme Grand Lodge of Porto Rico. Tbe question of the legitimacy of this Supreme Grand Lodge was referred to a Committee, of which tbe late Frederick Speed, Grand Secretary of tbe Grand Lodge of Mississippi, was the Chairman. His report was exbaustive and complete, and established the legitimacy through English origin of the Supreme Grand Lodge of Porto Rico. From the published Proceedings of this Grand Lodge, which are published both in Spanish and English, the Committee learn that the Supreme Grand Lodge has 30 constitl\ent Lodges under its Jurisdiction, witb a membership of about 1,400. Its laws are similar to ours, and much good is being accomplished for Freemasl)nry in this Island, . In view of these facts, your Committee recommend the recognition of the Supreme Grand Lodge of Porto Rico and that Representatives be exchanged. Your Committee is not prepared to report on tbe request of tbe National Independent Grand Lodge of San Domlnico at this time. â&#x20AC;˘ The National Grand Lodge of Egypt, with wbich our Grand Lodge is in, Fraternal relation, has issued a manifesto against the so-called Grand Lodge of France' for invasion of Juri:::diction. IThe action of the Grand Lodge of Franc'3 is in keeping with its non-Masonic and irregular character. "Mim do not gathe!" figs from thistles." Fraternally submitted, WM. F. KUHN, CAMPBELL WELLS, ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, JAMES W. BOYD, ROBERT F. STEVENSON, CHAS. C. WOODS.

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SECOND' READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY. LAWS.

The several proposed amendments to By-I.Jaws, offered yesterday, were read by the Grand Secretary for the second time., RE路PORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS.

W. Brother F. D.' Gildersleeve, Chairman, presented the following report of the Commit~ec on rrr~nsportation and Ho. tels. Adopted: 7'0 the Most Worshipful Grana Master:

Your Committee on Railroads and Hotels respectfully reports completion of arrangements for reduced railroad rates, issuance' of circular announcing same; also showing location of principal St. Louis Hotels. !<'raternally submitted, F. D. GILDERSLEEVE, Chairman.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME BOARD.

On nomination and ballot the follO\ving Brethren ,vere elected as Directors of the 路Masonic Home Board for three years: lVL VV. Brothers A. 1\11. Dockery, Ethelbert F. Allen, James W. Boyd and vV m. M. 'Vill iams. CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 12 :15 P. 1\1. the Grand Lodge VI'as CALLED FROM LABOR until 1 :30 o'clock this afternoon. Prayer by R. W. Brother Rev. James M. Boon, Grand . Chaplain.. SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Wednesday, September 25, 1912. rl'he Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 1 :30 P. M. by 1\1. VV. Brother Arch A. Johnson, Grand 1\1aster, other Grand Officers being in their respective stations. Prayer by R. W. Brother Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

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ACTION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS OFFERED AT 1911 SESSION.

Proposed amendment to Section 42 of Grand Lodge By,Laws, seeking to require all Lodges in cities having ten or more Lodges to !charge $75. for the three Degrees, was called up for final action; and after full discussion, on motion; the proposed amendment was lost. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC HOME.

R. 'V. Brother A.' C. Stewart, Chairman, presented and read the following report of the Committee on l\1asonic Home, which was, with of its recommendations, adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings:

To the Most Worshipful Grana Lodge Ancient Free ana Accepted Masons of Missouri:

BRETHREN-Your Committee on the Masonic Home respectfully reports that next only ill imporlance to the promuigation of the true principles of Freemasonry and the inculcation ~f those doctrines which produce the purest practices and the exemplification of the greatest' virtue in our private lives your chief and most practical work is that exhibited in and by the Home. Its management in building and maintenance has bcen all that can be desired, and its Officers, Board of Directors, employees and what it has accomplished deserve your unqualified confidence and commendation. The dedicatory service you participated in yesterday afternoon cannot have failed to excite in you the greatest satisfaction, and as that occasion. result~d from sacrifices on your part, voluntal'ily and gladly made, you must have felt the keen approval of your consciences and that joy which is vouch, safed to the dOll or, but which a recipient can never feel, and it must have deepened your affection for the benignant Institution. It is a great one; an \ efficient one; and it has done, and is doing, a wonderful work. But it is incomplete and has a serious danger spot in its oldest buildings; that part of it which in the beginning was practically the entire Home. We have owned and used it 22 years, and It was not less than 16 years old when we acquired it.路 Think what a dangerous fire trap it must be! We need, aye, we must have, ~ new and modern structure in its stead. We recommend that you approve what the Grand Master has said in his Address on this subject, and also that concerning the Board of Directors, and that you act upon his suggestion to adopt, at this Communication, a plan to raise the funds for the new building. For more than three years your Board of Directors has been .struggling with the problem of protecting our old people .from the very great danger, not to mention discomfort, of being compelled to go across outdoor space from one building to another during excessiye heat or excessive cold. A protected, covered passageway is absolutely necessary, and we will be criminally negligent, morally, if we do not furnish the Board the means with路 which to pro-

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vide it. This Committee has laid this subject before the Grand Lodge in former reports, which have been approved, and the necessity for such a passageway has been unanimously agreed to by the Grand Lodge and the Board of Directors, but it is still non exi::;tent. Our supporters and coadjutants in this "great and important undertaking," our Sisters of the Eastern Star, have been clamoring for it. Its lack is an ugly blot upon the Institution and upon us. , We recommend that you order the Board of Directors to provide It and furnish the Board with the means necessary to comply with the order. House building, which, after the experience of so inany generations, ought to be among the mc,st perfect of the arts, has produced no stereotyped standards or models of either beauty, utility or convenience, and there have been comparatively few houses built, the owners of which would not have changed In important particulars if they could have had the opportunity of . repeating the experiment. This paradox does not exist, however, with respect to the surroundings of houses, and there are well recognized rules and standards for the treatment of grounds covering the items of beauty, utility and convenience. The Home grounds need beautifying badly. They are now severely plain and unsightly, and present a. greatly dE:tracting contrast to those in close neighborhood, beSides they require a different treatment for the better preservation of the buildings and a permanent and more satisfactory grade. This Committee heartily endorses what is said in the report of the President on this subject, and on that of a sheltered passageway and new Administration bUilding. The expenditure of an additional $100,000 on the property in construction and ornamentation, a very small amount for ornamentation, will make it a finished product. 'Probably as complete in every detail as it will ever need to be; certainly until the membership under the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge ,shall have doubled or some widespread and overwhelming calamity or series of calamities shall have abnormally increased the proportion of our helpless and needy. When completed, the sole burden, if it should be considered a burden, will be maintenance and operation, but we should not cease construction until it is complete. That this is the conviction of the Eastern Stars was demonstrated by the prophetic utterances of Worthy Grand Matron Bowles at the dedication of the newest addition to the buildings. Two plans have been proposed for the purpose. First, a special per capita improvement tax. Second, an increase of the tax for maintenance. In the opinion of this Committee the first is preferable if levied for a definite time, say fifty cents per annum for four years, when it would automatically cease and be no longer necessary. If the maintenance tax is increased it will probably not be lowered. We, therefore, further recommend that you instruct the Board of Directors to proceed t.o complete the Home as herein indicated as rapidly as posc;lble, and levy a special per capita Improvement tax of fifty cents per annum for the next succeeding four years for the purpose. RespectfuBy submitted, A. C. STEWART, Chairman, GEO. E. MAyHALL. F. W. SMITH, L. M. HAYDON, WM. A. PINER, CHARLES C. GARDNER.

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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC HOME.

rrhe question being raised as to whether the adoption of in report of Committee on 1\1asonic Home, acted as an amendment to Grand Lodge Constitution and ByLaws relating to the collection of dues or per capita tax through the Lodges, or was in the nature of a special assessment of 50 cents per member for four years for construction of new main building for the Home, the Grand Master referred all questions raised by the adoption of said Committee report to a Special Committee consisting of Brothers Xenophon Ryland, 'Vm. F. Kuhn, Wm. M:. Williams and A. C. Stewart; said Committee reported that, in order to 'Clarify the situation, they recommended the adoption of the following resolution: recommend~tions

Resolved, That the special contribution called for in the report of the Committee on the Masonic Home for the improvement of the' Home, and grounds of fifty cents per annum fOl' four years from each member o'f the Fraternity under the Jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, except those whose regular annual dues are remitted, and which was levied upon our members by the Grand Lodge by the adoption of the路 recommendations of said Committee, be collected from the members by the Secretaries of the respective Lodges and rl:lmitted to the Grand Secretary at the same time and in the same manner as the regUlar annual dues; but that a separate statement of the same be made in the Annual Report of the Lodges in a column provided for that purpose, setting out the amount collccted and remitted and the amount delinquent, if any, WM. M, WILLIAMS, XENOPHON RYLAND, WM. F. KUHN, A. C. STEWART.

Same, on. motion, was adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.

R. W. Brother Joseph S. 1\1clntyre, Chairman, as:-;isted, by other membern of the Committee, presented and read their report on Appeals and Grievances. The decision of Committee in each case presented being voted on in each instance was declared du~y adopted, except

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in No. 10, case of H. II. Jo'hnson, of Clarence Lodge, No. 305, in 'which case the report of the Committee was amended by striking' out the requirement that the Grand Secretary should grant the accused a certificate of good standing at the end of the period of suspension, and leaving the penalty simply suspended for a period of two years. Thereupon, the entire report as thus amended as to case No. 10, was, on motion, duly adopted: 1. ST. 1.OI;IS LODGE, No 20, A. F. AND A. M. OF Mo.,

vs. , JULIuS ROTTER.

STATEMENT. The charges contain two specifications: The first specification alleges that From October 15, 1909, until June 11" 1910, while the accused' was a Master Mason in good standing, a member of St. Louis Lodge, No. 20, and a resident of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, and wnile lawfully wedded to his wife, " " .. " .. Rotter, he did pay court to and shower his affection upon one ,,", a single woman, who then Imew that the accused was a married man; that he did frequently call upon her and take her to various places of amusement, take her sleigh riding, and gave her valuable presents, among others being a diamond ring, hand bag, and other things; that he did call her affectionate and endearing names, such as "sweet-heart," and stated that he would marry the said ..." ...." .. ""... as soon as he could divarce his lawful wife; and that during all of this tim'" while accused was courting said ." " he did not contribute to the support of his lawful wife, stating that he was unable to do so. Specification No. 2 alleges desertion by accused of his lawful wife without just cause, and that he has failed and refused to provide for her support. To the above charges, accu'Sed being represented by counsel, made answer as follows: the first of which might be termed a plea to the Jurisdiction of St. Louis Lodge, No. 20. First, u'nder date of October 26, 1nO, the said S1. Louis Lodge had' granted accused a demit, and that the accused is not now a Missouri Mason. as provided in S~ction 201, of the By-Laws, 1908. Further answering, accused says: ,Comes DOW Julius Rotter, the accused, herein, and admits that if the statements as charged in Specification No. 1 of the amended specification filed against him be true, that the same do not constitute a violation of the moral and Masonic laws, and tbe acts and things tberein mentioned do not involve moral turpitude, and therefore constitute no Masonic offence." Further answering, accused admits calling on said .........."" .. " .. at tbe times and places mentioned in the Specification No.1, and that he, in company wltb said " and other persons on two occasions visited the theater, and that he did take the said """"....""". sleigh riding at one time, and that he did give the said .. a lavalier and hand bag. Further answering, accused specifically denied all of the charges as set forth In Specification No. 1.. ,,"00""""""

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In answer to Specification No.2, accused first enters a general denial, and second, sets up that there was a sepa,ration between himself and his wife by mutual contract and agreement, owing to discord between them. making it impossible for them to longer live tr.gether in peace and harmony. Further answering, accused a1I0ges that he was divorced from his wife on April 28, 1911.

In due course the ca~e came on for trial in said Lodge. at which accused appeared by counsel. At the trial testimony was introduced tending to show that the ac~usâ&#x201A;Źd had not presented his demit or made application for membership in any VJdge, and that he was a non-resident of the State of Missouri at t.he time of the filing of the charges and of the trial, and also that the offence complained of was cGmmitted within the Jurisdiction of said Lodge, and before the demit was granted to him by said Lodge. The cvidence further shows that accused. while a married man~ did pay court to and shower his affection upon the said ....................â&#x20AC;˘ who was then a single woman. and that she knew that accused was at the time a married man. That he did frequently l~aII on said take her to places of amusement, and that he did tal,e her sleigh 'riding, did give her valuable presents, among other things being a diamond ring and a lavalier. and hand bag,' and did bestow upon her affectionate and endearing terms such as "sweetheart," admitted his love for her to other persons. and stated that he would marry her as soon as he could be divorced from his lawful wife; and also that during said time the accused did not contribute to the support of his said wife, who appears. from tbe record to be a good and proper woman. It further appeared that the family of his wife had first taken accused up wben he married her. when he was impecunious, and sacrificed their property in order to educate him for the medical profession, and that soon thereafter he procured somewhat desirable appointments as physician for two Hospitals, and that he thereafter, without cause. abandoned his wife. and telegraphed her as follows: "Gone for good; Try again." The testimony further showed that the aunt of said to whom accused was showing his attenti:>ns, begged the accused to desist in so doing;, but that accused said that he loved her so much that he could not refrain from doing so. DECISION. I.

From the admissions of tht' accused in his answer and from the. whole , testimony your Committee is fully satisfied that the accused was guilty as charged in both specifications, and your Committee further finds that each of said specifications constituted a Masonic offence.

II. The facts disclose that the' offences charged occurred within the Jurisdiction of St. Louis Lodge, No. 20, while the accused was an affiliated member thereof, and that thereafter. on receiving his demit, he became a non-resident of the State of Missouri. The interer;1ing and very important question raised by this record is whether or not the Lodge had Jurisdiction in this case. Section 201. of the By-Laws of 1908, provides as follows: "A lodge has Jurisdiction to try any Missouri Mason affiliated or unaffiliated for 'any offence committed within its Jurisdiction."

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Section 198, af the By-Laws of 1908, provides that a Mason becomes nonaffiliated when be demits from his Lodge, and Section 160 declares that a Mason ceases to be a member of a Lodge> at the time the demit is granted. Section 138 declares that a demit shall not entitle the holder thereof to any Masonic privileges (except the privilege to pdition for affiliation), but he ceases to be a member in good standing from the date of his demit; which same disqualification is set forth> in the form provided for the dimit. Section 179 declares further disqualifications for a non-affiliated Mason, in that he shall not be permitted to visit a Lodge in this Jurisdiction, or appear in any Masonic procession, nor shall he be entitled to receive Masonic relief or Masonic burIal. While the sections referred to are clear as to the rights of the person demitting and that he is no longer a member of tho Lodge from which he has demitted, and is deprived of numerous other Masonic privileges, yet at all times he is referred to as a Mason, and there has been reserved to him the important Masonic privilege of applying for affiliation. In short, these sections declare him not to be a member of any Lodge but restrict his privileges, but at all times recognize him as still a Mason. Inasmuch as Section 179 refers to <l. non-affiliated member as a Mason, and Section 1fi8 refers to a Brother as ceasing to be a Mason in good standing, the plain inference is that a non-affiliate remains a Mason, although curtailed in his rights and privileges. ThQ holder of the important right to apply for affiliation places him in a wholly different class from one who must petition for the degrees, and it is therefore clear that he still remains a Mason, and without question a Missouri Mason, so long as he resides in Missouri. If he be a Mason carrying such demit, he still remains a Mason, not only technically but in common parlance, and if a Mason, a Missouri Mason, and necessarily so continues until such time as he affiliates with some other Lodge. Surely crossing an imaginary line between two States cannot alter the Masonic designation by which he holds his credentials, and as such plainly comes within the purview and meaning of Section 201, which gives the local Lodge .Jurisdiction to try a Missouri Mason at all times, whether affiliated or non-affiliated. Section 202 aids in the interpretation of Section 201 in the following manner: It provides that a Lodge has penal Jurisdiction over all of its members, wherever residing; affiliated or non-affiliated. This aids in the interpretation of Section 201, for, by way of analogy, if the Lodge continues its personal Jurisdiction over its members, wherever residing, whether affiliated or non-affiliated, it would seem to follow that it would hold like Jurisdiction to try any Missouri Mason, whether affiliated or non-affiliated, wherever residing. Especially would this be true when the offence, as in this case, was committed within the Jurisdiction of the trial Lodge before the granting of the demit. These several ny-Laws or statutory provisions are in para materia, and should be construed together. Under the By-Laws of 1875, respecting penal Jurisdiction, pro:vision was made for the trial of All Masons, affiliated or nonaffiliated, Which, with slight variations, was followed by the amendment of the Law of 1882, under which law it was held by this Grand Lodge in the case of Dale vs. Wayne Lodge (1885), that the place of the commission of the offence fixed the Jurisdiction. Section 201, of the By-Laws of ] 908, differs only from that of 1892 in that it limits Jurisdiction> to jJJ.e trial of a Missouri Mason; whereas, under the former law Lodges had Jurisdiction to try any Mason affillat~d or unaffiliated.

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The plain object and intent of inserting in the last reVISIOn the word "Missouri" was to limit the Jurisdiction of the Lodge to try only "Missouri" Masons, whether affiliated or un-affiliated. By the term "Missouri Mason" is meant one who becomes such either by initiation in or affiliation with a Missouri Lodge, and he so continues until he is expelled, or having been demitted, affiliates under some other Grand Jurisdiction. The conclusion reached requires no violation of the rules of construction, and to reach any other or different conclusion would lead to the result that the great (too great) and ~rowing army of demitted and unaffiliated Masons who reside in foreign Jurisdictions could not be tried for any Masonic offence no matter how grave. W~ therefore hold that the accused was a Missouri Mason and that the Lodge had Jurisdiction in this case. The remaining grounds of appeal are frivolous and without merit and are hereby overruled. 'Ve therefore recommend that the verdict of St. Louis Lodge, No. 20, be in all things sustair.ed and affirmed. II.

.J. W. DOUGLAS, t'S.

ALBERT .1. MORGAN.

STATEMENT. This case comes frem Lathrop Lodge, No. 506. specification, and is as follows:

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"I hereby charge Brother Albert J. Morgan, a member 'Of Lathrop Lodge, N-:>. 506, A. F. "-lid A. M., with unmasonic conduct, as follows: SPECIFICATION: That said Brother Albert J. Morgan on or about the 4th day of May, 1912, in the city of Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri, did visit the farm of for improper and unm~sonic purposes, and I declare upon my honor as a Mason that I make this charge for the general good of Freemasonry and for th.:; defense of the society." Notice of the charge and date of trial was duly served on the accused. The trial was had on the 1st day, of July, 1912, and the accused failed to ap-. pear in perso:1, but sent this communicaticn : "Secretary of Lathrop Lodge. Friend Mr. Loeb: Will yOIl please read this before tbe Lodge as it Is impossible for me to appear in person; but I swear before God r am innocent of the charge accused of, and I hope tbis will be satisfactory. Signed, A. J. MORGAN." A Committee was appointed to take the testimony of profanes, and a member of the Lodge was appointed to defend the accused at the trial. The testimony of several witnesses shows conclusively. that the accused did on the 4th day of May, 1912, and other times, visit the house and farm of , where he was seen' both at the day time and evening in company with ...................., . wife of That the visits were always made in the abseneeof the husband. That upon several different 'occasions the accused and the said .nfe held secret meetings in the woods, on said farm, and that on

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said date they met in the woods about two o'clock, and were discovered by the husbiind about five o'clocl{, 'with the result that the accused was soundly thrashed and would have been seriollsly if not fatally injured except for the interference of neighbors. The evidence is that on this day the accused and this woman were together in the woods for about three hours; that the hOl'se of accused wa3 hitched about one hUlldred and fifty yards from the road in a dense timber, where there was no road or path. There was other evidence showing conclusively that clandestine meetings were had from time to time between the accused and said . The accused was not present at the trial, did not file a formal answer, but wrote a letter to the Secretary, protesting his innocence, which under the law of this Jurisdictioncollstitutes an answer. 'The vote resulted. in 17.guilty and 1 not guilty; and on the question of expulsion, there were 14 for lind 4 against expulsion. Tbis appeal was taken by I. D. Fagin, who was appointed by the Master to defend the accused, and is in due form and time. The grounds alleged as error are: First. That the defendant was not served with due and proper notice that evidence was to ~e taken in the case, so that he might appear in person or by counsel at the taking thereof. Second. That the charges were not of sulfident merit to justify the punishment inllicted. Third. That the notices as given to ~he members of the Lodge were written on postal cards, and gave as the purpose of the meeting "important business," an'} did not state the nature of the business, and therefore only about one-fourth of .the members wera present. Fourth. That the accused was Dot present, and that his counsel was entitled to more time in which to prepare for trial. Fifth. That the specification did not show or state any' Masonic offense. DECISION. The rec'Jrd is III fairly good shape and does not disclose any fact to support the first ground alleged as err:)r, viz., insufficiency of notice to the accused in the taking of the testimony of profane. If the notice was insufficient, this point should have been raised in the nature of an objection to the deposition when off"red in evid€nee at the trial, which was not done, and therefore, whatever +insuffidency, if any, existed in this regard, was waived by the accused through his counsel at the trial. We cannot agree with the appel!ant that the punishment is in any way excessive, because the· testimony I!> all to the effect that these visits were for an immoral purpose, and in the absence of defendant, appearing and testifying at the trial, the members of the trial Lodge were justified in fixing the punishment at expulsion, and therefore w'.!- overrule this ground . The next ground ..of error' alleged is that the notice merely stated "important business," ansI not the nature of the business, and therefore there was not a full attendance at the 1rial. This would be error if it had been raised at the trial, but we think that it too was waived by the failure of counsel to obj€ct at the trial, and. we cannot regard the. language. set out in the Statement of the appeal as proving :tself or being any.evidence for the ground alleged, and wbile we would be compelled to hold that notice of this kind is improper and illegaJ, yet there is no evidence in this record that would jus,tify us in making such a holding. in this case. And, moreover, we feel satis. fied of the guilt of the accused and are not disposed to send this case back for a new trial on mere naked technicalities.

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The next ground alleged as error is that the counsel of accused were entitled to further time in which to prepare for thetriaI. This ground wl1l be overruled because there is no evidence that the counsel desired or asked for -further time, but on the contrary, was present and consented to go to trial. The last ground alleged as error. viz_I that the specification was insuf-ficient and that it was indefinite and aid not properly state an offense. might have been good if objected to at the time as being indefinite and uncertain.' However, it seems to have been thoroughly understood by the accused, as shown by his communication - to the Lodge. There was no objection at the trial to the charge on the grounll that it was vague. uncertain or indefinite. and we hold that errors of this kind are cured after trial. We feel that the nature of the charge was thoroughly understood by the accused and are not willing to impose the expense and annoyance of a second trial on the Lodge under the facts in this case, and we overrule the fifth ground alleged as error in the trial of this case. We therefore recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be affirmed. III.

MARCUS LODm;, No. 110, VB.

P. Y.

MILLER.

STATEMENT. This case was tried in Marcus Lodge, No. 110, on the 4th day of May, 1911. The cbarges. omitting caption. are as follows: Specification No.1-That the sa-id Brother P. Y. Miller. after being elected and duly installed July 1910, as Worshipful Master of Marcus Lodge, No. 110. A. F. and A. M., did at diverse times, from July. 1910. to July, 1911. immorally and unmasonically. in fhe town of Sikeston. County of Scott. and State of Missouri, sell whiskey, wine and beer in a drinking saloon as bartenller, in the saloon adjoining the Cook Hotel in said city. Specification No.2-That the said Brother P. Y. Miller, after being electell and duly installed July ........â&#x20AC;˘ 1909. as Senior Warden of Marcus Lodge. No. 110, A. F. and A. M.â&#x20AC;˘ did enter into an agreement with the Worshipful Master of said Lodge. to declare the ballot fair. on the petition fo; the mysteries of Freemasonry regardless of the number of black balls that might be cast. and did on the 16th day of October, 1908, declare the ballot fair on the application of J. B. Dines, when more than one black ball had been cast; also on the 7th day of August. 1909. did deelare the ballot fair on the petition of James E. Graham. when more than one black ball had been cast, resulting in the above named applicants receiving the degrees of Freemasonry contrary to Masonic customs and usages. and in violation of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri under whose Jurisdiction Marcus Lodge, No. 110, A. F. an'd A. M.,' was working. Specification No.3-That the said Brother P. Y. Miller did on the 17th or 18th day of November. 1909. in the City of St. Louis. and State of Missouri. allure a Brother Master Mason of mature age, with strong religious inclinations into a bawdy house on Pine street under the pretext of visiting an - "Aunt" for the sole purpose of humiliating the aged Brother. Notice of the charge and time of trial were duly and properly served on the accused, and the case finally came to trial on May 4th. 1911. at which time the accused was present in person and represented by counsel.

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Evidence was introduced tending to support e~ch of the three specifications. One witness testified to the fact that during the time mentioned in Specification No.1, the ac~used had illegally sold whiskey and acted in the capacity of a bar tender, at Sikeston, Missouri. This is contradicted, however, by t.he testimony of the owner of the saloon, but. this testimony was given by a profane in th'.3 nature of a sworn statement, which had been taken without. notice to the prosecution, no opportunity of cross-examination afforded, and was thereforc iri'1properly admitted in evidence, and cannot be considered on this appeal. Specification No. 2 charges the accused while serving in the ~apacity of Senior Warden with having entered into a conspiracy with the Worshipful Master and Junior' 'Varden of Marcus Ledge, No. 110, to declare all ballots fair, and tbat too without regard t.o the number of black balls that might be cast. The record discJoses tbat tbe Worshipful Master was tried for the same offence, made no defence whatever and was expelled. The record does not disclose whether any ~harge was ever preferred against the Junior 'Warden or not. The Worshipful Master, who had been expelled prior to the time he gave his testilllony in this case, testifie!i that he, together with the .J un ior Warden, did enter into a conspiracy with the accused, th-en serving as Senior Warden of Marcus Lodge, No. 1.1 0, to declare all ballots fair, and tbat tbey did declare ~air a number of ballots on ,which one or lllore black balls. bad been cast. That there was some protestatiGn in the Lodge at the time by certain "older members," but that the Brotbers had succeeded in quieting them down. The &ccused denied categorically being guilty of the offenses set- fortb in the several specifications, and seems to bave done tbis in a written statement filed with the Lodge, and <:ertain it is that accused did not submit bimself to be cross-examined either at the trial or at the time the statement wa::: filed. The average number of petitions for the degrees received each year by Marcus Lodge has ranged from 4 to 10, but during the year accused was Senior Warden 37 were electell to receive t.he degrees, 5 of whom had been previously rejected. This was all of the testimony t!lken, and the ballot resulted as follows: On Specification No.1: Guilty 2, not guilty 38; on Specification No.2: Guilty 10, not guilty 28; on Specification No.3: Guilty 12, not guilty 28. And thereafter, in due form and within proper manner and time, B. F. Sharp anti J. H. Renfr:Je, members of Marcus Lodge, No. 110, perfected an appeal to this Grand Body. . DECISION. The accused :=.tands charged of three of the most heinous offenses known to Freemasonry, and the testimony satisfies us that he is guilty under each of the three speCifications, and we are unable to understand the vote of the Lodge. How it is possible for 38 members out of a total ballot of 48 to bave voted NotJGuilty is beyond our comprehension, and tbe fact that 38 members of Marcus Lodge did Yote Not' Guilty satisfies us that it is wholly unnecessary and will be a 'useless thing to remand this case for a new trial. We are also of the opinion tha.t the fact that an organized conspiracy of this kind was formed and carried on for more than one entire year constitutes such a flagrant abuse of Masonic p'lrposes and practiees that the Most '\Vorshipful Gralid Master-elect should immediately take steps to investigate the present condition of Marcus Lodge No. 110 and the character of its membership, and

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especially the character of its present officials;' and inasmuch as the record does not show whether any charge has ever been preferred against the Junior Warden, Fred Ringer, at the time of the conspiracy, we think that charges should immediately be filed 2gainst him and a trial had with all reasonablpdispatch. There is no graver Masonic offense than a conspiracy to pollute the ballot, as it breaks down one of the most sacred principles of our ancient and honorable Institution, and if an investigation of this Lodge by our Most Worshipful Grand Master or some one designated by him should disclose the fact that others too were in any way implicated with the conspiracy to' disregard the ballot and announce all ballots fair, when as a matter of fact black balls had been cast, then such person or persons should be proceeded against immeJiately in said Lodge. We therefore make the follo';'ing recommendations: First. That the verdict and )udgment of the Lodge be set aside and that the accused P. Y. Miller be and he hereby is expelled from all the rights, benefits and privileges of Freemasonry. Second. That our Most, Worshipful Grand Master proceed at once to a full and complete investigation of the present condition of Marcus Lodge, No. 110. Third. That the WOI'shipful Master of Marcus Lodge, No. 110, be and he hereby is authorized and directed to immediately order the Junior ,Varden of said Lodge to prefer charges against said Fred Ringer, Junior Warden at the time said conspiracy w~~s entered into and carried out, as aforesaid; and that he also prefer charges against 2ny and all other persons who were implicated in said conspiracy to prostitute the ballot.

IV. â&#x20AC;˘TOIer, Z. HOBBS,

vs. S. T. EOMO:-iOS.

STATEMENT. This case originated in Sampson Lodge, No. 298, located at Lutie, Missouri. Tl1e charge was filed by the Junior Warden, at the direction of the Worshipful Master, and is as follows: "LUTIE, MISSOURI, December 2, 1911. To the vVorshipful Master, Warden w'dl Bl'ethren of Sampson J,odge, No. 298, A. F. and A. lIf.:

. I hereby charge Brothers S. T. Edmcnds and J. H. Satterfield with unmasonic conduct, as follows: Tnat Brothers S. T. Edmonds and .T. H. Satterfield on or about the 4th day of April, 1911, at the school house at Isabella, Missouri, County of Ozark, did abuse and strike each otber, in violation of their duties as Masons and to the scandal and disgrace of the Fraternity. Signed by, Order of the Lodge. JOEL Z. HOBBS, Junior Warden."

That part of the notice to the ac:cused which undertook to notify him of the date of the trial read as follows: "You are further notified that a meeting of said Lodge, to be held on Saturday, the 30th , 1911, commencing at five o'clock, a trial of said charge will be had," etc.

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The notice was served by mail on the 4th day of December, 1911, and at a meeting of the Lodge held on Saturday, December 30th, 1911, a Committee to take testimony was appointed, and the cause continued to a further date; and, finally, on January 27, 1912, a trial was had, which resulted in the acquittal of the accused Satterfield and in the conviction of the accused S. T. Edmonds, by a vote of 13 Guilty and 1 Not Guilty. A vote was then t.aken on the punishment, and resulted in eight for expulsion and six against expulsion. Thereupon, the Worshipful Master declared the accused S. T. Edmonds duly expelled from all of the rights and privileges of a Freemason. The condition of tile record is in such shape that it is almost impossible to tell what did occur at the trial, but we are led to believe from the record that the prosecution took the deposition of profane witnesses without giving any notice to the accused and without the accused being present at the time the depositions were taken, which dep0sitions were read at the trial. The accused filed an answer, in which he stated that he was not guilty in the manner and form charged. At the trial certain oral testimony was taken, which consisted largely of hearsay evidence, the witnesses merely testifying to facts which had been told them by other parties, and who did not claim to have been present or have any personal knowledge at all of the fight between the Brethren. In due time and in due form an appeal was perfected to this Grand Body. The appellant sets forth the following gl'ounds of error: "First. Because he was not present or represented at the trial. Second. BecauEe through a misunderstanding and misconception of the facts and not having knowledge that the case was to be tried at that time, for which路 reason he was not pr'3sent at th<, trial. Third. Bccause the accused had been informed by a member of the Lodge that the Committee appoint~d to take the testimony had not proceeded regu larly and th3.t the proceeding would be dropped and new proceedings begun, and that the accused relying on this information supposed that the matter had been dropped for the present. Fourth. Because the Junior Warden was not present and had no knowledge that there would be a trial at that time. Fifth. Because the Worshipful Master erred in the admission of incompetent testimony in the nature of hearsay evidence. Sixth. Because the judgment of the Lodge was excessive. Seventh. Because a number of Brothers were notified that there would be no trial and therefore remained away from the trial. Eighth. Because all of the. members of the Lodge were not notified. Ninth. Because the judgment of the Lodge is against the evidence. Tenth. Because the Lodge did not have Jurisdiction to try the cause. Eleventh. Because, with a membership of forty members, there were present at the time of the trial only fourteen, and therefore a majority of the members of the Lodge did not have opportunity to vote on the question of the guilt路or lnnocence of the appellant." DECISION.

First. We do not think it necessary to discuss in detail the several grounds alleged as error for the reason that the record is in such a condition that we are wholly unable to learn from it what really occurred at this trial. We do want to call attention, however, to the fact that the original notice to the accused was insufficient, in that it did not 路fix .definitely the date of the

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trial, but merely said "the 39th of 1911." However. this defect was cured by reason of the fact that the accused filed an answer, and it then became his duty to ascertain from tile Secretary of the Lodge when the cause would be heard, and it is no excuse路 for the accused to say that he relied on street rumors to the effE-ct that the proceedings had been discontinued and that the trial would not be had at the time fixed. Ha'Ving received notice and having filed an answer, he was thP-ll not justified in relying on any information that did not coome to him in an official manner and from an authoritive source. Second. We further hold that it was error for the prosecution to take aepnsltions of profanes without due notice to the accused, and for this reason and the further fact that the condition of the record is in such condition that we cannot intelligently get at the merits of the case, we feel that the case must be remanded for a new trial. Tbls applies only to the accused Edmonds, as no appeal was taken in the case of the charges against Brother Satterfield. In sending this case back for a new trial we do not undertake to pass on the guilt or innocence of the accused. nor to say whether the punishment was or was not excessive; but we do desire to call the attention of the Junior Warden of this Lodge to the fact that it would be advi;;able to present an amended charge ~ud follow the language of the form approved by this Grand Body as set out in Sectfon 207 of our By-Laws. While we would not hold a charge Insufficient because It din not follow the exact language of this form, it would Elmplify matters ver~7 much fol' this Ccmmittee and would be much safer for the Lodge and Brethren ~o all observe the form approved in this section of the By-Laws. . For the reD.sons above set out w~ recommend that this case be remanded and that Sampson Lodge, No. 298, be directed to proceed to try the case again In accordance with the law of this Grand Jurisdiction.

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STOCKING,

Plaintiff, VB.

W. A. WELCH, Defendant. STAT~MENT.

The charge was prefe,rred by the Junior Warden of De Soto Lo~ge, No. 119. The charge is as follows: "1 hereby charge Brother W. A. Welch, a member of De Soto Lodge, No. 119, A. F. and A. M., with unmasonk conduct, as follow,,: SlJecification-The sa'id Brother W. A. Welch did on or about the 22d day of January, 1912, in the City of De Soto. in Jefferson County, did without just cause wrongfully strike Brother Frank Perkins, of Blackwell Lodge. No. 535, ill violation of his duty as a Mason and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity; and I declare upon my honor as a Mason that I make this charge for the general good of Masonry. and in defense of the integrity of the Fratel'nlty. The following are the witnesses in the case: Brother Aug. Zenser, Mr. Sam Haverstick, and Mr. Charles LaBeaum. The charges were properly served on the accused. and a Committee appointed to take the testimony of profanes. In due course the cause came on for hearing on February 20, 1912, at which time the accused was present in persall, and filed the following answer:

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In the matter of charges preferred against Brother Welch, January 25, 1912, by A. E. Stocking, Jr., to the W. M. Wardens and Brethren of De Soto Lodge, No. 119, A. F. and A. M., now ccmes the accused and says he is not guilty as charged. Now comes the accused and says by way of explanation: Frank Perkins had signed an article published in the Jefferson County Reco1"d, which contained untrue statements reflecting on the official integrity and character of the accused. The accu1'ed told him be had misrepresented the facts in the said article. F. Perkins, after some further talk, remarked that the Commissioners of Dc Soto Special Road District had nQt filed their' statement with the County Court 3,1' the law directs. The accused, being a Commissioner, replied the statement was filed September 16, 1911. F. Perkins continued to say it had n路)t been filed, that he knew it was not on file. The accused then asked Perkins if he meant to call him a liar. E. P~rkins arose from his chair, stepped towards him with a lap link of Iron on his fingers and said: "Yes, I call you a liar." Accused struck at Perkins and Sam Haverstick caught his arm, preventing the strike. Signed, W. A. WELCH. . The testimony of two profanes were taken and read at the trial, but their testimony is conflicting and unsatisfactory because they are only meager statements and do not give full details. It also appears from the affidavit and appeal that the prosecution offered as a witness, Brother Frank Perkins, of Blac.kwell Lodge, the person who It was charged the accused struck. When this-witness was offered the accused objected to his testifying for the following reasons: Fil'St, Because his name did not appear among the list of witnesses on the indictment; Second, because he had not been legally summoned, and Thinl,because he was an incompetent witness to testify unless the accused himself (the other party to the difficulty) should testify. The Wor."hipful ,Master sustained each of these objections, and upon the assurance that the accused would not testify, refused to allow Brother Perkins to testify at the trial, saying "that in order to preserve the peace and harmony of the Lodge he would not permit Brother Perkins to testify." The accus,ed having set out his version of the diffiCUlty in his answer, the cause then went to' a ballot and resulted: 9 votes Guilty and 14 votes Not Guilty; Whereupon WlJIlam J. Knopp, a member of De SQto Lodge, No. 119, took an appeal to this Grand Body. At the fir,;t regular meeting subsequent to the trial, by a majority vote of those p'resent, the minutes were corrected so that they set forth the objections to Brother Perkins as a witness, and the ruling of the Worshipful Master in refusing to allow him to testify as hereinabove set out. Certain members of the Lodge then wrote to our 'Most Worshipful Grand Master, who answered their communicatiGns, cne under date of March 26th, and the other under date of April 15th. Upon receipt of these letters the Lodge then attempted to correct its minutes a second time by striking out the fOl'mer correction. This was done on the t.heory that these letters from our Grand Master were an official decision, and that a fair const.ruction of them was that it was not necessary to incorporate in tlll' minut.es of the Lodge all that actually occurred at the trial. It is practical!y admitttd that the minutes as first corrected set forth what actually occurrrd. The l?;rounds of error alleged in the appeal are: Fi1"st, because Brother Perkins was not permitted to, testify: Sewn(l, because the answer of t.he accused was admitted as testimony in the case, and the accused himself did not testify, and, therefore, there was no opportunity to cross-examine him.

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DECISION. Section 207 of the By-Laws provides as follows: "The following are the witnes.ses in the cases," but this does not mean that no one can testify except those whose names are indorsed on the charges, and, therefore, the Worshipful Master erred in refusing to allow Brother Perkins to testify because his name did n~t appear on the indictment. This has never been the law under this Jurisdiction, and is no longer the law even In the criminal courts of this State. Section 9 of the By-Laws provides that the Grand Master may render "official decisions" which may be binding until the next session of the Grand Lodge, but the letters which were written by our Most Worshipful Grand Master do not, and were not intended by him at the time, to rise to the dignity of "an official decision," and moreover, it was n.ever intended by this or any other section of the By-Laws that "an official decision" of the Grand Master should apply to a case like the one under consideration. The right and duty of a Lodge to correct its minutes so that they will correctly set forth what actually occurred at any Masonic trial .is fixed and absolute and cannot be changed by a decision of the Grand Master, even if he so de' sired. So that路 we hold that the Lodge not only had the right but it was its bounden duty, at the first regular communication after the trial of the accused to so correct the minutes that they actually set forth what occurred at the trial. This WQuid be true whether'the minutes related to .a trial or any other matter, and when the minutes have been so corrected they should then be signed by the Secr8tary, and thereupon they become the final minutes of the Lodge, not subject to any further corrections or modifications at any s路ubsequent meeting. This does not mean, however, that it cannot be shown by. oral testimony that the minutes as corrected did not correctly set forth what actuaIlY occurred, but there must be an end to the correction and modification of the minutes of a Lodge meeting, and when the minutes have been approved, which should be done at the next stated communication, and .signed by the Secretary, they must then remain the final minutes of the Lodge, subject only to be contradicted by oral testimony, and when so corrected they should correctly set forth all that occurred. We hav':! not set forth in haec verba the letters of the Grand Master because in our opinion they do not justify the construction that was placed on them by the D~ Soto Lodge, No. 119, and wel'e not intended by our Most Worshipful Grand Master to convey the idea that the minutes should not correctly set forth all that occurred at the trial of the accused. The action of the Worshipful Master in refusing to allow Brother Perkins to testify because the accused did not testify cannot be upheld, and was路 clearly error on his part. Neither can we justify the, action' of the Worshipful Master, that in order to prm;erve peace and harmony in the Lodge, he would exclude Brother Perkins from giving his testimony. While peace and harmony are priceless jewels, )'et they should never be bought at the price of justice, and afford no ground whatcyer for the exclusion of this testimony; and, moreover, the answer which wa3 filed by the accused did not and could not rise to the importance of testimony, and could not be considered as testimony in the trial of the cause, in the ab~ence of. the accused himself having failed, although present, to testify in his own defense in support of t.he matter contained in his answer. We regret that the condition of the record compels us to remand the case for a second trial In tha Lndge. Cases of this kind should never come before this Grand Lodge, because no Mason should ever so far forget his Masonic

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duty as to strike a Brother. Mason, but even if in the heat of passion a Brother does so far forget his duty as did each of the Brothers in this case, a proper Masonic spirit should compel them to apologize and treat each other as Brothers thereafter, instead of rushing into a Masonic trial, and we believe that this case could be disposed of by the trial Lodge in some manner satisfactory to everybody, 'without the expense of a second trial. By this we do not mean that it is DO serious offense for one Mason to strike another; aD the contra!"y, he hold that it constitutes grave unmasonic conduct. But in the case at bar it seems to us that one party is probably as much to blame as the other, and that their personal differences ought to be adjusted by their apologizing to each oth€!' in the Lodge. This does Dot mean that this casE' should be dismissed, unless it can be done with absolute justice to everyone includ ing the Lodge. For these reas(\ns, it is obvious that the 'trial Lodge committed an error in the' several respects above set out, and, therefore, we recommend that thE' cause be remanded for a new trial. . VI. . IN TI-m MATTER OF ·C. E. SMITH, \VORSHIPFUL MASTEH OE' NAYLOR LODGE,

No. 568, A. F.

AND

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STATEMENT. On the 12th day of December, 1911, the following charge~ were lodged with our Must Worshipful Grand Master against Brother C. E. Smith, who at that time waH Worshipful Master of Naylor Lodge, No. 568: "1'0 the Most Worshillf1tl (h'and Master of Masons in Missouri, lion. Arch A. Johnson, Springfield, 1l11:ssouri: \\>'e hereby charge Worshipful Brother C. E. Smith, a member of and

·Worshipful Master of Naylor Lodge, No. 568, A. F. and A. M., with unmasonic cond uct, as follows: Specification-That said Worshipful Brother C. E ..Smith on or about the 12th day of November, 1911, at the town of Naylor, in the County of Ripley, State of Missouri, did become and was intoxicated and engaged in a fight, and was arrested by the City authorities, in violation of his duty as a Mason and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. And we declare upon our honor as Masons that we make this charge for the general good of Masonry and in the defense of the interests of the Fraternity. Fraternally submitted,· F. M. SANDERS, 'l'Teas., L. T. SHERRILL, Sec'y, J. L. BATTEN, p~ M" W. L. BURDEN, W. A. HENDRICK. December 12, 1911." Due service was had on the accused and afterwards cur Most Worshipful Grand Master directed that the Right Worshipful W. W. Martin, District Deputy Grand Master, investigate the charges preferred against Brother Smith and report to the Grand 'Master. Acting on that report, our Most Worshipful Grand Master on the 15th day of Dec('mber, 1911, suspended Worshipful Brother C. E. Smith from the office of \Vorshipful Master of Naylor Lodge. No. 568, and notified him to appear before the GrallQ, Lod/?e at its ne~t An,nmq

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Communication, to be held at the City of St. Louis, Missouri, on the 24th day of September, 1912, aDd answer the charges preferred against him; nnd by action of this Grand Ledge this cause ha3 been referred to this Committee. A letter from Right Worshipful W. W. Martin, District Deputy Grand Master, forwarded t.o us with the other files in the case, is as follaws: "Most Worshipful

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Replying to your letter of Nov. 22, 1 enclose charges against C. E. Smith, Worshipful Master of Naylor Lodge, No. 568. 1 also enclose a persona,1 letter from Broiner Smith. \ I regret this incident very much. Brother Smith has been the best member Naylor Lodge has had. He is well posted and faithful in attendance. Fraternally, W. W. MAHTIN," 'Under date of December 7, 1911, the accused wrote a letter to Right Worshipful W. W. Martin, which was forwarded by him to our Most Worshipful Grand Master, and in turn forwarded to this Committee, in which Brother. Smith, in answer to the charges preferred against him said: "I can only' say that I am sarry that charges have been preferred against me. I do not mean to tell you that I have not been drunk, for I have, and am sorry for It. I only wish to say further t.hat I lovc Masonry and have worked hard to build up Naylor Lodge, and can truly say that I held the Lodge together a fe\.... years agel, "if you remember.' 1 will Ibe glad to hear from you at any time. and if there is anything of importance you wish to asl, me, you way do so." . The Comm ittee also received the following letter from Brother C.' E. Smith: "Mr. J. S. McIntyre, St. Louis, Mo. RIGHT WOI~SHIPl"UL BROTHER-Replying to your letter of August 21st with referen~e to my suspensian by the Gralld Master as Worshipful Master of Naylor Lodge, No. 568, I beg leave to say: ' 'Vith great sorrow 1 (;onfess that the charge is true and apolo~ize for the offence. I had no intention of getting drunk, or of bringing shame upon the Masonic Fraternity, but was ove;' inftuen'ced by some friends. I was suspended in December, 1911, and since that time I have been temperate and exped to continue to be so in the future. 1 sincerely hope that the punishment will be as light as po~sible for tbe offence. 1 love Masonry and have worked much for the Naylor Lodge. R0speetfully submitted, C. E. SMITH." DECISION. It is obvious from the foregoing statements of the accused that he has - been guilty of unmason ic conduct, and that cur Most Worshipful Grand Mas-

ter was entirely justified in suspending him from the office of 'Vorshipful Master. The offence of becoming intoxicated and thereby bringing disgrace upon the local Lodge in particular, and all good Masons everywhere' in general, must be condemned by all honest Masons everywhere. However, we are satisfied that Brother Smith sincerely loves Masonry and has been a faithful and consciencious worker for the good of Masonry for a long time, and that

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he rec'Jgnizes the sin which he has committed, recognized that the same must be' condemned and punished by this Grand Body, and is truly repentant for his act; but we must always remember that it is human to err and divine to forgive. Therefore, We recommend that the accused, Brother C. E. Smith, be and he hereby is suspended from the rights and privileges of a Freemason for a period of six months from the date hereof, with the understanding and on the express condition that as ,300n thereafter as he shall appear in open Lodge, either at a regular or special meeting 01' Naylor Lodge, No. 568, he shall then and there publicly apelogize to the Lodge for his past conduct on the occasion referred to in the charges, and promi:Je to refrain from similar condUct in the future; then he shall forthwith be ag~in restored to all the rights and privileges of a Freemason. But should he fail for any caUiOe whatsoever 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 so appear at a meeting of said Lodge and apologize, as 'hereinabove stated.

VII. WILLIS

SURSA. VS.

C. N. CASH'.

STATEMENT. This case is before U:'; on appeal from Naylor Lodge, No. 568, located at .Naylor, Missouri. The charges are as follows, omitting caption: "S1Jccifi,cation No.1-That Brother C. N. Cash on or about the 27th day of March, 1911, in the City of Naylor, Ripley County, did willfully and maliciously and wrongfully defraUd me by breaking his contract with me. Spccification No.2-That Brother C. N. Cash did make false statements, which caused me to lose a considerable sum of money." Due legal notice was had on the accused, and in .due time the cause came on for trial, with both the accu'3ed and the prosecutor present and testifying. The testimony for t.he prosecution shows that prior to the time tbe ac~used became a Freemason, and while he was still a profane, the accused and tbe prosecuting witness, who filed these charges, entered into a certain contract whereby the accused 'agreed to trade a certain store building and the contents thereof for a certain farm, and afterwards refused to carry out the terms of the deal. The prosecutin~ witness then brought suit in the civil court. against the accused, the i3~mes and judgment of which were found in favor of the accused in this case. The prosecution ill support of the second specification, if it may be regarded as a charge, was t.hat he路 was employed as a laborer by a Mr. Smith, who had a cJntract to lay a certain concrete walk for the accused, and that the accused requested Smith not to allow the prosecuting witness Sursa to continue to work on this particular job. This substantially states the evidence offered by the prosecution, the record being in such a bad condition that it is. almost impossible to ascertain what actually occurred at the trial. The accused testified in his own behalf and aqmitted that he had agreed to make路 the trade, but afterwards changed his mind; that he and the prosecuting witness, Sursa, who filed these charges, had each been damaged fifty cents, and that Sursa had so stated in his presence, which is corroborated by another witn~ss. The accused further testified that he did say to Mr. Smith thllt. If be had known he would employ Sursa on the job! that he would not

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have given him the contract to build his sidewalk. This was all the testimony in the (ase. A ballot was then taken on the charges as a whole, and not on the separate specifications, and resulted in 9 votes Guilty and 3 votes Not Guilty. Less than a majority' voted for expulsion,and the time for suspension was then fixed at eighteen months. This was fixed by allowing each member of the Lodge to vote for the time which be favored and then Cl.dding these various terms together and dividing by the number voting, in order to arrive at an average. This method was suggested by couniOel for the accused, and resulted in suspension for eighteen months. DECISION. Section 210 o( our By-Laws provides that "A Lodge shall not entertain a charge by a member for the purpose of adjusting any legal rights, pecuniary or otherwise, unless such charge specifies fraud on the part of the alleged offer:der or involves moral turpitude." The evidence tends to show that defendant for some reason abanr10ned his contract, but there is DO evidence even tending to show moral turpitude on his part; therefore the accused was not guilty of any Masonic offense. We are also satisfied from the evidence that there is no moral turpitude involved in the conduct of the accused in connection with what he said about the empIGyment of the prosecuting witness, Sursa, in connection with the work being done (or the" accus~d by a cert"ain contractor; and therefore no Masonic offense was committed. We desire to call attentio~ to the fact that the method employed for determining tbe lenglh o( time for which the accused should be suspended after be was found guilty in this cause was improper, being in violation of Section 236 of our By-Laws, which provides that the time for suspension shall be determined by beginning with the longest time proposed and so on down ulltil the time shall be adopted. For the3e reasons we ,recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be reversed and '(01' naught held and that Brother C. N. Cash be and he hereby is restored to full membership in the Naylor Lodge, No. 568, with all the rights and privileges of a Fr(;(mason. VIII.

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BALMER.

STATEMENT. On the 20th day of November, 1911, charges were lodged with our Most \Vorship(ul Grand Master against Louis H. Balmer, then 路Worshipful Master of Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 40. The specifications are as follows: "To Arch A. Johnson, Most WO?'sh'ilJful Grand Master, A. F. ancl A. M. of Missouri:

I, the undersigned, , a member of Mount Moriah Lodge, No. 40, A. F. and A. M., hereby eh?rge Brother Louis H. Balmer, Worshipful Master o( Mount Moriab Lodge, No. 40, with unmas:mic conduct, as follows: Second Specification-That said Louit: H. Balmer, Worshipful Master as afores.'lid, did on :)1' about the 25th day of September, 1911, and at. various dates prior and subsequent to said date, the exac.t dates being to me un-' known, at the City of St. Louis, Mo., visit my home in my absence, without lily knowledge and consent, and spent many bours with , my wife, and did seek and gainf bel' love and affection, and did estrange my wife from

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me, and cause bel' to lose all love and affection for me, . her husband, thereby breaking up and destroying my home, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to tbe scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Third Specification.-That said Louis H. Balmer, the Worshipful Master as aforesaid, on or about the 12th day of November, 1911, induced and cause!! my said wife, , to institute a suit for divorce against me without just ca.use, and did encourage and prompt my wife to bring said suit, thereby breaking up and destroying my home, in violation of his duties as a Mason and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. And I d路~clare, upon my honor as a Mason, that I make this charge for the general good of Masonry and in defence of the interests of the Fraternity. Fraternally SUbmitted, November 20th. 1911.'.' Testimony in t.lds case Is omitted by order of Grand Lodge. DECISION. It would serve no useful purpose to besmirch this record with the

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and filth that was brought before us in this case. The accused stands charged with t.he gravest offence known to Freemasonry, and we think is overwhelmingly convicted by t.he evidence. Freemasonry bas no place for moral perverts, and when discovered, love for our Fraternity and common decency cry , out fo,' their expulsion, and it shall never be truthfully said that Freemasonry knowingly harbored or tolerated a home-wrecker. We recommend that Brother Louis H. Balmer be and he hereby is ex.. pelled from membership in Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 40, and from all the rights and privileges of a l"reemason. IX. CHAHLES

KRONE,

vs. ELLROY

SELLECK.

STATEMENT. This case originated in )1:issouri Lodge, No. 1. lows;

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"1'0 the Worshipful Mask?', lVanlen.s and Brethren of Misso'u1'i Lodge, No.1, A. F'. und A.M., City of St. LO'llis, State of Missouri:

I hereby charge Brother Ellroy V. Selleck, a member of Missouri Lodge, No.1, A. F. and A. M., with unmasonic conduct, as follows; Specification No.1-That said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck, being a duly licensed attorney at law, between December 1, 1907, and January 5, 1$l09, defrauded one Bertha Henkel out of the sum of $900.00, by securing said sum of money from her in two instalments, Gne of $500.00 about December 11, 1908, and on~ of $400.00 about December 19, 1908, for the purpose of purchasing and upon bel' directions to purchase for her ~ house and lot, No. 772 Bayard Avenue, in the City of St. LOUis, Missouri, he acting therein as her attorney at law, and by thereafter refusing to deliver the deed for said house and lot to her upon her demand, and retaining $300.00 of said sum, which he has not expended for her benefit, but which he has kept and refused and still refuses to pay her ou her demand, without any just cause or excuse whatsoever.

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S1Jeci{ication No.2-That the said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck defrauded one Bertha Henkel of $300.00, more or less, and a certain house and lot known as No. 772 Bayard Avenue, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri, in the following manner:

That said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck, acting as her attorney at law, on or about December 1, 1907, suggested to said Bertha Henkel that she and he purchase said property, which was then owned by one Thomas Vermillion and Nettie Vermillion, his wife, but was 'subject to a first deed of trust securing a note for $2,000.00' a:ld a second deed of trust securing a note for $350.00, upon which last part had been paid: that. thereafter one William J. Meckel, a lawyer and the office associate of Ellroy V. Selleck, acting with him and on his suggestion, purchased the second note and deed of trust, although both s;l.id notes were then past due, and general and special taxes on the property remained unpaId; that shortly before August 1, 1908; said William J. Meckel, HS owner of ~aid note, and the said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck, acting as hi!; attorney at Jaw, requested A. G. Douglass, trustee In said second deed of trust., to sell raid property, and that the said trustee In compliance with their request did so sell ~aid property, and that the said trustee in compliance with their request did so on or aboUT August 7, 1905; that William J. Meckel thereupon bO:Jght in the equity at the trustee's sale for $270.00, the then unpaid remainder of the note, and thereafter held tbe equity for such purposes as he and said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck might. thereafter see fit to accomplish; that on or about December 10, 1905, said Brothel' Ellroy V. Selleck again requested Bertha Henkel to purchase the property in conjunction with him, and induced her to enter into an oral agreement with him by which it was agre:2d that she should advance $600.00 and he $300.00 to purchase the property, pay back taxes, and put it in repair; that he agreed with bel' that the prop~rty was then to be resold and that his legal services in securing the title and ~ompl'lting the proposed sale we"re to be considered wortb $300.00 between them to \~qualize his share with that of Bertha Henkel; that tbey were to divide equally the profits on tbe proposed re-sale, but that the title to the property was to be vested in Bertha Henkel until re-sold; that on or about December 11, 1908, Bertha Henkel gave Brotber Ellroy V. Selleck $500.00 at his request, as part of her contribution upon said agreement, and tbat he, out of that money paid off $280.00 in taxes on the property; that thereafter Brotber Ellroy V. Selleck on December 19, 1908, requested the remaining $100.00 from Bert.ha Henkel, who then had' no available assets except a certlfi~3.te of deposit of $400.00 in the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. L{)uis, which she delivered to him on the understanding with him that he was to casb it and keep the $100.00 in order to make her $600.00 complete, and return the remaining $300.00 to her; that Brother Ellroy V. Selleck casbed the said certificate and ree:eived $400.00 therefor, and did pay $101.38 for' taxes for improving the alley adjoining said property; t.hat on or about .January 4, 1909, William T. Meckel and Brother Ellroy V. Selleck finally instructed the abovementioned A. G. Douglass, trustee, to make the deed for said property to. William T. Meckel, which was done and the deed recorded on January 5, 1909, in thetRecorder's office of tbe City of St. Louis, Missouri; that thereaft.er William T. Meckel and bis wife, Lydie, made a deed of said property to Bertba Henkel and delivered it to Brother Ellroy V. Selleck as her, the said Bertha Henkel's, attorney at Jaw, and said Brotber Ellroy V. Selleck, 111tbough demanded to do so by her, refm;ed to deliver it to Bertha Henk~l; that BI'other ElI.roy V. Selleek also refused, altbough so demanded, to pay over to her the $300.00 surplus collected b'y bim on said cer-

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tificate of deposit, setting up a false and fraudulent pretense to justify him therein in claiming that said Bertha Henkel owed him attorney's fees and that he !:lad paid out for her all her monies in purchasing a certain hat store; that. Bertha Henkel was', in consequence, compelled to sue said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck in. the Circuit Court or the City of St. Louis, Missouri, the cause being 1lumbered 57787, filed February 6, 1909, which cause was compro· mised by Bertha Henkel, as plaintiff, acting by her· attorneys, Eugene S. Wilson and Joseph A. Wright, and thereafter dismissed, she receiving about half in value of the property of whi-::h she had been defrauded by said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck. SlJecificGtion No.3-That the said Brcther Ellroy V. Selleck, being a duly licensed attorney at law, of the City of St. Louis and State of Missouri, for and acting as attorney for one Minna Link, executrix of the estate of John Link, deceased, late of the City of St. Louis, did wron~fully, wilfully and fraudulently lteep and retain out of the monies collected by him and eoming to his hands and belonging to the said estate, the whole or part of $701.40, and refused 0n demand made of him to pay over the said monies or any part thereof to the said Minna Link, executrix, and still refuses to pay the same over. Specification No. ii-That the said Ellroy V. Selleck, between the 20th day of July, 1910, and the 24th day of August, 1910, did wilfully, wrongfully and fraudulently take and abst.ract from the assets of John Link, deceased, late of the City of SL Louis, 01 which estate Minna Link was then and is now executrix, a certain note fOl" $3,500.00, which, by payments inade thereon, 'had been reduced to $2,750.00 and was of that value, and which was secured by deed of trust on Lot No. 2 of Humann Place, St. Louis County, Missouri, said detd being recorded in Book 173, page 576 of the Recorder's office of said County, 3.nd did convert said note and deed of trust to his own usc by selling the same and appropriating the proceeds thereof, and refusing to pay over the same on demand made of him by the said Minna Link, executrix, as he still refuses to pay, setting up in justification of his refusal a false and fraudulent pretense that the said note and deed of trust had been delivered to him by the said John Link before his death in payment for legal sf!rvices rendered aDd to be rendered by the said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck to said John Link in the casc of John Link atld John McGregor vs. Lightning Lunch Co. and F. "'•. Broc1tman, the property and interests involved in said suit not exceeding $1,500.00 and the suit being baseless in fact and law. . Specifica~ion No . .5 -That the said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck did, bctween the 20th day of July, 1910, and the 29th day of August, 1910, wilfully, unlawfully and fraud~llently take and abstract from the assets of the estate of Johu Link, deceased, late of the City of St. Louis, a certain note for $4.,500.00, executed by one Ellen Mannion and secured by her deed of trust on Lot 82 of Tower Grove Heights Amended Subdivision, and in Block 4114 of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, being situated on the south side of Wyomln,g stl'eet, said deed being recorded in Beok 2300, page 424; of the Recorder of Deeds of the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri, and conve~ting the said note and deed of trust to his ~wn ~lse by selling the same and causing the same to be sold and by appropriating the proceeds thereof to himself and refusing to pay the same over to the said Minna Link upon demand made, as he still refuses to pay over the same. All of which offenses herein specified were committed by the said Brother Ellroy V. Selleck in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Frat<:rnity.

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And I declare, upor. my bonor a~ a Mason, that I make tbese charges for the general good of Masonry and In the defense of the interests of the Fraternity. Fraternally submitted, ClIAS. F. KRONE, A jl'!aster Mason and a Membe1' of Itaska Lo<lgc, No. -420, A. F. and A. M.' of ~i8so'Uri.

July 6th. 1911. Regular and timely service of t.he charges was had on tbe accused, and on July 20, 1911, the accused filed the following answer; "STATE OF MISSOURI, } CI'.1;Y OF ST. LOUIS,

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IN RE CHARGES AGAINST BROTI-Um SELLECK MADE BY CHAHLES

KRONE.

'1.'0 the Worsh~pful Maste'Ti, WaT{len~ a.nd nrcthre~ of Missouri Do/lge, No.1, A. F. and A. M.: I

"Now comes the accused and says he is not guilty as charged." Further answering, the accused states in explanation that all of t.he accusations enumerated in the various specifications in the charges filcd herein are founded upon matters which are now or have been in litigation in the courts; that said matters grow out of the relation of attorney and client; that the accuser herein is familiar with the criminal practice, having served for a short time as an assistant to the Circuit Attorney of the City of St. Louis, Missouri; tha~ he well knows, if the charges, as formulated by him are true, he could secure an indictment by a Grand Jury, which would charge the accused with a felony, and dispose of the necessity of talcing up the time of this Lodge in hearing or determining the guilt or Innocence of the ar:cused. The accused further states that the accusations are founded upon unknown conditions which de not exist, and are made by an ambitious attorney who is seeking to carry through this Lodge lit:'igatlon wblch neither the civil o~ criminal courts will entertain, and that he endeavors to secure from this Lodge a judgment to which no court of law bas up to this moment given any credence. With the desire tbat, as tbe mattcr bas befll brougbt to this Lodge, that a fair, full and thorough investigation may be had, I ask that the accuser be requested to furnish to the trial Committee the transcripts of any and all testimony taken in tne v~riou3 matters referred to by bim in the charges, procured either by him; at his request or which he now has under his control. Fraternally SUbmitted, (Sl':AL.) ELLROY V. SELLECK. Filed July 20, 1911. ANTHONY F. ITTNER, Secretary." And on August 23, 1911, the accused filed an amended answer, in the nature of a dem 11rrer. willch Is as follows;

V. SELLECK MADE BY BROTHHR F. KnoNE. To the Worshipful NasteT, Wardens and Brethren at Missouri Lodge, No.1, A. F. and A. M.: "IN RE CHA1WES AGAINST BROTHER ELLROY CHARLES

Now comes accused and says th1tt he is not guilty as charged in Specifications Nos. 1 and 2.

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DefGndant, further r..nswering, states that said charges are based upon a speculative business transaction in real estate upon which suit was filed in Division No. 8 of the Circuit Court of this City, on the 6th day of February, 1909, which resulted in an agreement of settlement being signed by the parties in interest on the 18th day of December, 1909, a flettlement had, and the suit dismissed at plaintiff's cost, on the 17th day of June, 1910. Defendant, further answGring, says that the alleged aggrieved party does not make complaint to this Lodge, but on the contrary has stated under oath to a Committee appointed by this Lodge to hear testimony that the complainant, Charles F. Krone, does not represent her in the matter. Said agreement seHled all matters peIiding between the parties, and there now remains nothing further to be adjusted. The parties in interest having acknowledged satisfaction defendant prays that said Specifications Nos. 1 and 2 be dismissed and held for naught. ' Defendant further says that he is not guilty as charged in Specifications Nos. 3, 4 and路 5. Answering further defendant says that there is now pending in the Circuit Court of this City a suit, filed on the 29th day of .July, 1911, between the parties interested based upon this same transaction, wherein at attempt is made to collect money from this accused. Defendant therefore prays that Specifications Nos. 3, 4 and 5 be dismissed and held for naught, as they are in the nature of an action to enforce the payment of money and are brought contrary to Mas'lnic law and usage. (SEAL.) HARRY M. WALSH and TAyr..OR B. WYRICK, Coun8el for Accused.

Filed Aug. 23, 1911. ANTHONY F. ITTNER, SecTcta1路y." The WOl'shipful Master appointed a COTTlmittee to take the testimony of profanes. The testimony of a number of witnesses were taken by the Committee, at whkh time the accused and accuser were present in person and also represented by counsel. The trial was begun on the evening of August 23, and continued until five A. M. on the morning of August 24, 1911, when the trial was continued until Saturday, September 2, at four P. M., at which time, after giving notice of not'more than five days to each member, the trial was continued anlI concluded. The record shows an attendance of fifty-five (55) throughout the entire trial, and only these were permitttd to vote who had been present at each and all of the hearings and heard all of the testimony. The vote on the several specifications resulted -as follows: Specification No. 1-Guilty, 40: Not Guilty, 15. Specification No.2-Guilty, 43: Not Guilty, 12. Specification No.3-Guilty, 43; Not Guilty, 12. Specification No. 4-Guilty, 43; Not Guilty, 12. Specification No.5-Guilty, 43; Not Guilty, 12. And the bn.llot when cast for expulsion was: Yes, 43; No. 12. Whereupon the Worshipful Master declared the accused expelled from all the rights and privileges oJ a Freemason and from membership in Missouri Lodge, No. 1. A great mass oC testimony was taken, comprising about 600 pages of closely typewritten matter, much of which was the testimony of profanes who had formerly been clients of the accused, and attorneys who had been prac-

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tising with him at the bar of the City of St. Louis. There was also a great deal of testimony given by Masons who were members of Missouri Lodge, No.1, and other Lodges located in the City 'o( St. Louis. The reeord is entirely too voluminous (or us :.0 att~mpt a detailed statement, but the evidence tended to show the following facts; Finding of facts are omitted. The accused alleges in his' affidavit (or appeal the (ollowing ~rounds of error; 1st. Because the' action of the Lodge is against the evidence. 2d. Bec~use the action of the Lodge is against the weight of the evidence. 3d. Because'the action of the Lodge was the result of prejudice. 4th. Because incompetent, imn~aterial and hearsay testimony was admitted. 5th. Because improper ~Jld. d~famatory statements were injected in the recol'd by the attorney for the prosecution. 6th. Because the charge and speeifications do not state an unmasonic offence. 7th. Because none of the offenses were charged to have been committed against Masons or relatives of Masons. 8th. Because the charges should not have been entertained. 9th. Because the motion to dismiss should have been sustained. 10th. Because there was incompetent evidence offered to sustain the charges. .11th. Because the evidence offered by the accused disproved everyone of the specifications. DECISION. The Committee are of the unanimous fJpinion that the proceedings had in this cause conform strictly to I\Iasonie usages an'd customs; that every privilege and opportunity was given the accused to fUlly present his testimony; that, if anything, entirely too mud~ lenien<'y was extended him, which afforded him the opportunity at least of piling up a very heavy cost bill in the trial of this case; that the reasens alleged in the accused's application for appeal are eleven in number, but that your Committee is unable to find anyone' of which is well taken, and are of the opinion that the accused had a full, fair and impartial trial and was convicted by an overwhelming vote of the Lodge, and that the action of the Ledge is supported by the record, and, accordingly. the grounds alleged as error and each of them are overruled for the reason!> that they do not contain any merit. We also wish to say that this record i!' in ~plendid shape and would serve as a model for otber Lodges to follow, it being one of the few records that has come before us in first-class condition, and we take this opportunity of congratulating the officials of Missouri Lodge. No.1, on having conducted this trial in such orderly :>.nd systematic mallller and having preserved and sent up such an excellent record. Inasmuch as it appears from the great mass of testimony taken that this trial could not have been conducted at a cost of less than $600 or $700 to the L~dge, we want to call the attention of the Lodges all over the State to try to cOllduel these trials on a less expensive basis, and to that end exclude irrelevant ~.nd unnecessary and as far as possible, cumulative testimony. We recommend that the verdict nnd judgment of Missouri Lodge, No.1, be in all particulars affirmed.

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H. H. JOHNSON, Defendant.

, STATEMENT. This case is bdore us on appeal from Clarence Lodge, No. 305. The transcript is in splendid eondition and enables us to easily reach the merits of the controversy. The accused is a Minister of the Gospel, and at the time the charge was preferred was in charge of one of the local churches at Clarence, Missouri. The charge is as follows: "I hereby charge Brother H, H. Johnson, a member of Clarence Lodge, No. 305, with unmasonic conduct, as follows: Specification-That for. a considerable time prior to the ._ day of August, 1911, at the City of Cla'rence, County of Shelby, State of Missouri, said Brother H. H. Johnson maintained a clandestine correspondence with , daughter of Brother , a Brother Mason of Clarence Lodge, and that on the day of August, 1911, at the City of Clarence, County of Shelby, and State of Missouri, said Brother H. H. Johnson did write and cause to be delivered to the aforesaid , a letter in which said Brother J ohllson made indecent de~larations, .suggestions and proposals, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity. Fraternally submitted, GEORGE T, GILMAN." The accused was regularly served and in due course a trial was had, on April 23, 1911. The ballot resulted in a conviction and punishment by expulsion by a vote of 29 to 12. In due time and in prop<.'r form an appeal was perfected to thi;1 Grand Body. The accused alleged as grounds of error on the part of the trial Lodge: 1. 2.

That the evidence did not sustain the charge. That the punishment was excessive. DECISION.

The charge does not conform stric:tly to Section 207 of the By-Law~, but as this point was not raised at the trial, it will not be considered by us. The evidence satisfies us that the young lady in question was highly reputable and a member of a good family. We are also satisfied that the accused has always enjoyed a good reputation for high moral character and righteous conduct. The evidenc'3 wholly fails to support the accusation contained in the charges that the accused made "Indecent declarations, suggestions and proposals," but as the letter contained expressions of endearment . and was written by a married man to a woman other than his wife, it does in our opinion constitute unmasonic conduct, which must be condemned by all right thinking Masons, and ior which the accused should be punished. Our opinion is that the accused and the young lady developed an imaginary and -innocent Infatuation for each other, but we do not believe that the accused did or intended to commit any moral wrong, and we heartily rommend the

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accused for the good sense he exercised and. the very great moral strength he displayed when on sober thought he lcfused to keep his engagement to meet the young lady and refused to have any further correspondence with her. We believe that both grounds alleged as error should be sustained, viz., that the evidence does not sustain the cbarge, and that the punishment inflicted by the Lodge was too severe. We do believe, however, that the evidence shows conduct for which the accused should be punished, and while we are always disposed' to temper justice with mercy, yet we must take into consideration the effect that the course of conduct of this accused may have on others and the reflection that it casts (In our Fraternity. The record is in such excellent condition that we feel we can do absolute justice to both the accused and the Lodge without sending this cause back for a second trial, and especially is this true as none of the parties now live at Clarence. Our policy has always been, wbere the record is in such shape as to enable us to ascertain all of the facts and merits, to dispose of the case without subjecting the Lodge to the further expense and annoyance of a second trial. The two things which stand out most prominently in favor of the accused are: First, that on second thought he realized the impropriety of the letter and refused to keep the engagement; second, that he admits the folly of his conduct and is now truly repentent. From these facts and the further fact that it is not intimated anywhere that any immoral act was done or intended, nor is it intimated anywhere that either the accused or the young lady enjoyed other than the very best character, we are impelled to the conclusion that' while the accused 'should be punished, yet punishment by expulsion would be excessive and not supported by the facts in this case. Wherefore, we recommend that the verdict and judgment of the Lodge be reversed and for naught held; that the accused be found guilty of unmasonic conduct, and that his punishment be fixed by suspension for a period of two years from the date hereof, and that at the end of th'at time he shall be restored to good Masonic standing, but not' to membership in Clarence Lodge, No. 305. Your Committee .:1esiIes to state that this year it has been compelled to try de novo certain cases where Worshipful Masters had been suspended during the year by the Grand Master, and which were on the first day by the Grand Lodge referred to this Committee. The result has been that your COlllmittee has been compelled to work both day and ni 6 ht and has not had an opportunity to attend the Grand Lodge session, and we feel that cases of this kind which require original trial after the session of the Grand Lodge should be referred to Special Committees, and should not be assigned to the Appeals and Grievances Committee, who already have more work than they cail dil:;pos", of in the time allotted, and that, too, even though they meet on Thursday preceding the Grand Lodge session; all of which is Fraternally submit.ted. JOSEPH S. McINTYRE, \VM. T. JAMISON, WM. A. WEAR. THOMAS F. HURD, MARTIN L. HOWARD, .J. S. MONTGOMERY, W. SCOTT HANCOCK, Committee on Appeals and Grievances.

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Secretary be instructed to such things as should not being left to discretion of he printed.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES U. D.

R. Vol. Brother James A. Boone, Chairman, presented and read the following report' of the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, which, on motion, was duly adopted: September 25, 1912. 1'0 the lIfost Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri:

Your Committee on Lodges U. D.. beg to submit the following report: Six Dispensations were grant.ed during the year, as follows: Willard, located at Willard, in Greene County, Mareh 21, 1912. Anderson, located at Anderson, in McDonald County, April 12, 1912. Norwood, -located a.t Norwood, in Wright County, April 23, 1912. Maple, located at ~"eelyville,in Butler County, May 16, 1912. Owensville, located at Owensville, in Gasconade County, June 18, 1912. Sheffield, located in Kansas City, in Jackson County, June 19, 1912. And also that of Fairview, located at Fairview, in Newton County, January 5, 1911, which was passed over from the la:st session of this Grand Lodge. We have examined the records of all these Lodges and find them generally well kept and in good condition; those of Owcnsvllle and Sheffield are especially to be commended for neatness a.nd accuracy, and for the efficiency of their officers, as disclosed by the records. In the records of the other Lodges we find some errors that ought to be amended; among the most objectionable we note the following: Some give the result of Committee deliberations, in violation of Section 104, Grand Lodge By-Laws. Some fail to show t.hat the Lodge properly passes from a higher to a lower degree, when conferring degrees out of regular order, and others fail to record the receipts of the Lodge, besides other minor errors not necessary to mention. We wish to impress upon the new Lodges the importance of electing a competent Secretary as the success of the Lodge almest invariably depends upon the efficiency of the Secretary. Work was done by these Lodges as follows: Initiated 40, passed 23, raised 17, affiliated 6. On the whole, we think that the work done by these Lodges is meritori .. and entitles them to the favorable consideration of the Grand Lodge, and we recommend that a Charter be granted to e:ich of them. Fraternally submitted, JAMES A. BOONE, H. T. WRIGHT, G. S. McLANAHAN, SEAMAN RUSSELL, W. M. WALLINGFORD, J. E. MITCHELL, . LOUIS SWARTZ,

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RESOLUTION AS TO MILEAGE AND PER DIEM TO U. D. LODGES.

The following resolution, in writing, was adopted, putting one Representative from each Lodge Under pispensation on the Pay Roll: ' R~solved, That one Representative from each of the Lodges U. D. who may. be in attâ&#x201A;Źndance at this session of the Grand Lodge be placed on the pay roll and allowed per diem and mileage. JAMES A. BOONE.

CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 5 0 ',clock P. IVL the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 7 :30 0 'clock this evening. Prayer by R. Brother Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

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SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION. ST. LOUIS, ,Vednesday, September 25, 1912. The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. by 1\11. VV. Brother Arch A. Johnson, Grand Master, the other Grand Officers being in their respective stations. Prayer by R. VV. Brother Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. ABSENCE OF PAST GRAND MASTER VALLIANT AND GRAND ORATOR RUBEY.

The Grand :Master announced that he had received a letter from lYLvV. Brother Leroy B. Valliant, Past Grand lVlaster, ,;I, ho assigned as a reason for his not attending this Communi-. cation the condition' of his health, and stated that Brother Valliant sent his greetings to the Brethren and his regrets at not being able to be present. The Grand Master also announced that he had just learned that the father of our Grand I.Jodge Orator was stricken on Monday with pai'alysis and Brother Rubey was in attendance 1

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on him. Brother Thos. L. Rubey had prepared himself to address'the Grand r.. odge as Grand Orator and only the affliction to his father had prevented him attending the Grand Lodge. EXEMPLIFICATION OF WORK.

IVI. W. Grand 1\1aster Johnson placed the Grand Lodge in charge of the Grand Lecturer, R. V'l. Brother J. R.1\1cLachlan, and he, with the assistance of other Grand Officers, exemplified the ceremonies of the entire 'l'hird Degree. CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 10 :20 P. 1\1. the Grand Lodge was CALJJED FROM IJABOR until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Prayer by R. 'IV. Brother Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

THIRD DAY-MORNING SESSION. ST. LOUIS, Thursday, September 26, 1912. The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 o'clock A. M. by 1\1. VV. Brother Arch A. J ohm;on, Grand 1\1aster, with the other Grand Officers in their stations. Divine blessing and guidance 路was invoked by R.W. Brother Rev. James 1\1. Boon, Grand Chaplain. MINUTES APPROVED.

The minutes of the several sessions of yesterday were read by the Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Lodge. THIRD READING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS.

The Grand Secretary read for the third time the proposed amendments to Sections 50, 200 and 211 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS.

\V. Brother Leon VV. Quich:, Chairman, presented and read the following report of Committee on ReportS' of District Deputy Grand l\t[asters, which, on motion, was adopted: September 25, 19]'2. To the Most WO?'shi1)ful Grand Lodge A. F, and A, M. of Missouri:

Your Committee on Reports of District Deputy Grand Masters beg to report that of the total number of 59, 48 have submitted reports and 11 have failed to do so, namely: Districts Numbers 2, 6, 8, 10, 14, 20, 21, 23, 27, 53 and 54. As the Grand Lodge By-Laws provide that each District Deputy Grand Master shall make an Annual Report to the Grand Master 30 days prior to the meeting of the Gnnd Lodge, setting f:>rth an account of his official acts during the year, 'the state of Freemasonry within hi3 Jurisdiction and the condition of the Lodges, and suggest such measures as may to him appear condudve to the gene'ral good of the Fraternity, we deem it proper to call this matter to the attention of this Grand Lodge. The several reports received have been carefully considered, and your Committee regrets to say that a few of them manifest a lack of information, touching the obligations assumed by the Deputy; these reports contain no information whatever further than t:> state that the Lodges in the District are either in a prosperous or an indifferent condition; and fail to show whether the Deputies discharged any official duties, made any visits or sought to ascertain the condition of the I~odges or advance the interest of the Craft in his District. But your C:>mmittee is pleased to say that most of the reports are creditable and present satisfactory evidence of the fidelity and earnestness of the several Deputies, and also of the steady growth, prosperity, loyalty and harmonious condition of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. Reports from the following Districts are worthy of especial mention Oil account of their completeness:. Nos. 1, 15, 22, 26, 31, 32, 33, 35, 43, 56, 57 and 59. Some of the reports show that no Lodges of Instruction have been held by the District Deputy. Grand !\-fasters on account of not baving bren requested by the District Lecturer or Lodges wit.hin that District to do so, indicating a misapprehension on the part of the District Deputy as to his duties in this regard as defined in paragraph E of Section 23 of the Grand Lodg~ By-Laws, and we would strongly recommend that all Deputies arrange for t.he holding of as many Lodges of Instruction as circumstances will permit in each District iIi order that the greatest degree of proficiency in our Ritualistic work may exist among the Craft, especially among the officers of Lodges. In view' of the fact that the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters are not uniform and many of them do not contain the information contemplated by the By-Laws to be furnished in these reports for the information of this Grand Lodge. your Committee respectfully recommendi" that an appropriate blank form of report for District Deputy Grand Masters be prepared by the Grand Lodge, and that such blank forms be forwarded by the Grand Secretary to the several District Deputy Grand Masters 40 days prior

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to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, to be used in making their reports. Respectfully subm itted, L. W. QUICK, WILL DOCTER, H. W. FRISTOE, W. LOGAN WOOD, JAS. DUGAN. A. A. DUNTON, JR.

On motion the incoming Grand l\Iaster and Grand Secretary were instructed to prepare the form of report路 for District Deputy Grand Masters recommended in the report of . Committee on District Deputy Grand l\1asters' reports. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARITV.

R. ,V. Brother George H. Daniel, Chairman, presented and read the report of the Committee on Charity, which was adopted as foIlmvs: ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 26, 1912. ']'0

the Most Worshipfu.l GrantZ Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

Your Committee on Charity beg to report that there have come before us applications for charity. which we have ~xamined and carefully considered, and we make the following recommendations: First. That Mrs. K. M. D"ane, widow of Past Grand Chaplain K. M. Deane, ~exico. Mo.,' be granted One Hundred ($100) Dollars. Second. That Mrs. Annie M. Ready. widow of Past Grand Master Thomas C. Ready, be granted One Hundpe~ ($100) Dol1ars. Third. Portland Lodge, No. 242,' for the use and benefit of Brother J. H. Goodrich, be grantEd Fifty ($50) Dollars. Fourth. That Brother Wm. II. Beach, a member of Craft Lodge, No. 287, of Canton, be grant~d One Hundred (~100) Dollars. Fifth. That Brother A. M. Doud, member of Des Moines Lodge, No. 180. be granted One Hundred ($100) Dollars. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE H. DANIEL, Chairman, ROBT. H. McCLANAHAN, ALLAN D. GIFFIN, VIRGIL R. McCUE, G. C. MARQUIS, C. P. MOSS, VICTOR E. RHODES.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF.

R. W. Brother Bert S. Lee, Chairman, presented and read the report of the Committee on 1\fasonie Boards of Relief, which, on ,motion, vvas adopted, as follows: . To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

Your Committee on Boards of Relief repol't that we路 have examined returns from the Boards of R'eli~f, formed in the following places; St. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Springfield, and Hannibal. The reports received and examined show; St. Louis: Balance July Receipts from Expenditures Balance July Kansas City: Balance July Receipts from Receipts from

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31, 1912................................................ 31, 1911. local Lodges reimbursements

. Balance July 31, 1912 Springfield: Balance July 31, 1911 Receipts from reimbursements..... Expenditure;;:; Balance July 31, 1912 st. Joseph: Balance July 31, 1911 Receipts from local Lodges.. Receip:s from reimbursements Expenditures Balanc~ Jul:r 31, 1912

95 74 45 24

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There are no reports from the Board of Relief at Joplin or fl'om Boards of Relief that should be formed at Kirksville, Maryville, Chillicothe, Independence; Columbia, Mexico, and Sedalla. Section 59 of the By-Laws of thi& Grand Lodge requires that Boards of Relief be formed in cities where two Lodges meet. The failure of these cities to cbmply with this section of our By-Laws was called to the attention of this Gra~d Lodge in the report of this Committee last year. Your Committee believes that this By-Law should eitber be enforced or repealed, and would suggest that the District Deputies take the matter up at

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once with the cities mentioned and see that the law is complied with by the formation of Boards of Relief, and that said Boards make report annually to this Grand Lodge. Your Committee would suggest that the Secretaries of Boards of Relief, as well as the Secretaries of the local Lodges, examine carefully the Fraud reports sent out by the Masonic Relief Association of the United States and Canada, as they will assist them very materially in detecting impostors who apply for assistance. Fraternally yours, BERT. S. LEE, C. F. MEYER, ANDREW McMEHEN, A. J. O'REILLY, CHA~ ~

KORNBROD~

EDWIN W. BORNMUELLER.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE

R. W. Brother Anthony F. Ittner, Chairman, made the following report for the Committee on J,urisprudence, which, o.n motion, as to each item of report, was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State Of Missouri:

BRETHREN-Your Committee on Jurisprudence bas carefully considered all matters of law referred to it IlDd begs leave to make tbe following report: In the m::ttter of Winfred Melvin vs; P. O. Sansberry, wbereinan appeal was taken by Brother Melvin from the decision of the Grand Master in refusing to suspend the accused from his position as Worshipful Master, tbe facts briefly stated- are as follows: The accused: P. O. Sansberry, is the Worsbipful Master of Lt)dge of Love, No. 259, at Lancaster, Mo. On or about the 21st day of September, 1911, he struck Winfred Melvin, the accuser, a Master Mason and member of the same Lodge. On September 23, 1911, the said Brotber Melvin filed witb tbe Grand Master a cbarge of unmasonlc conduct against the said Worshipful Brother, P. O. Sansberry, alleging the offense above described. The Grand Master immediately instituted an "investigation, which, according to the record, appears to have been mo~t painstaking and thorough. From the facts elicited by him it appears that while Brother Sansberry committed the act complained of he did it under circumstances which greatly mitigated the seriousness of tbe offense. It seems that for a number of years the accuser had been publishing covert attacks on the character and reputation of Brother Sansberry in the newspaper of which he, the accuser, was tbe editor and proprietor. After a particularly virulent attack of this kind on September 21, 1911, the accused met the accuser on the streets of Lancaster, and in an unguarded moment so far forgot his Masonic duty as to strike a Brother Freemason. The record discloses that the accused is a man of high cbaracter and reputation in the co~munity in which he lives; that for years he has been a zealous worker in the cause of Freemasonry, and that with the

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exception of this single lapse his conduct has been above reproach. In a letter to the Grand l'l'Iaster he apologizes for his conduct on this occasion and expresses a sincere and unmistakable regret for what he has done. He finds no fault with the Grand Master, who severely condemns his action, and cheerfully acquiesces in the requirement that he apologize to his Lodge in open meeting, without any attempt at self-justification. The accuser, on the contrary, has manifested an unyielding ÂŁpirit of vengeance, and has persistently refused to listen to the well-meant and eminently fair suggestions of the Grand Master. His entire course indicates that he is actuated by a desire to get even, and that bis alleged appeal is not prompted by any solicitude for the welfare of the Fraternity. Your Committee entertains grave doubts as to whether an appeal will lie from the decision of the Grand Master in this case, who refused to suspend Worshipful Brother P. O. Sansberry from his office as Worshipful Master under the charge preferred by Brother Melvin. It is not for the purpose of determining the rights of the accuser that we review this case, but for the sole purpose of determining whether or not the Grand Master has correctly interpreted Section 256 of. the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which says that in 'cases where the Worshipful Master of a Lodge is charged with "official misconduct, or with unmasonic or immoral conduct," "if the Grand Master finds the charge to be well founded he shall forthwith suspend the accused from office and notify him to appear before the Grand Lodge at its ne.xt Annual Communication, to answer the charge presented against him." A literal interpretation in all cases of the word "shall" in this secdon would make it mandatory on the Grant'! M~ster to suspend the accused in all cases where 'an offense had been committed, regardless of any and all mitigating circumstances, and regardless of all considerations as to the best interests of the Fraternity. The Grand Master well knew that a serious offense had been committed in this case, but the circumstances were such that he believed a hard and fast interpretation of the law could serve no good purpose and would be disastrous to Freemasonry ill the community where the offense was committed. We believe that iii such cases as this the Grand Master should be clotbed with discretion3 ry power, and that Section 256 never contemplated anything else. We can find no error in anything the Grand }\'faster bas done in this case, and we recommend that his entire action be approved and that the appeal of Brother Melvin be dismissed. Your Committee has carefully considered the decisions of the Grand Mas.ter, Nos. 1 to 14, and unanimously approves of each of them. We desire to comment only on Nos. 1 and 12. Decision No. 1 Involves tb~ intelpretation of Section 157 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, which provides that "A member who desires to transfer his membership to. another Lodge ;n this Jurisdiction may do so without first terminating his membership in his own Lodge. He shall give written notice to his Lodge of his intention ta affiliate with some other Lodge, stating the name, number and location of the Lodge with which be desires to affiliate; if he Is not in arrears for dues nor uuder charges, nor indebted in an official capacity to his Lodge, his 'Lodge shall grant him a certificate of good standing, etc." In the case under consideration a Brother wrote to his Lodge expressing a desire to transfer his membership to another Lodge in this Jurisdiction, giving its name, number and location, but he inadvertently. used the word "dimit" instead of the words "eerti~kate of good standing." The Lodge granted blm a dim it. For reasons not material to tbis inquiry tbe change in

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memberl;hip was not consummated and the Brother desired to retain his membership in his old Lodge. Tbe Lodge refused to recognize him as a member on tbe ground that the supposed dimit terminated his membership. On the Lodge's request to the Grand Ma~ter for a ruling tbe latter took the view tbat the Lodge had acted wit.hout authority in granting a dimit instead of a certificate of good standing and ordered them to correct the mistake. If t.be action of tbe Lodge was correct in granting the 'dimit in tbe first instance, no relief can be afforded tbe Brothn, for the proposition is undeniable tbat a dimit once lawfully granted is Irrevocable. ~e believe. however, t.hat where a Brotber expresses a desire to affiliate wit.h anot.her Lodge in tbis Jurisdiction and states all tbe facts specified in the Grand Lodge law, he Is entitled to a certificate of good standing. and that the Lodge bas no right arbitrarily to terminate his membership. though he has inadvertently or even through ignorance of t.he proper designation, used the word "dim it." ,Ve tberefore approve the action of tbe GrandMaster and recommend that it be affirmed. Decision No. 12 involves thcl. right of the Grand Master to grant a waiver of Jurisdiction in favor or an Arkansas Ledge to confer the degrees on a resident of Missouri living ju~t across the line but near the Arkansas Lodge. Tbe Grand Master granted two sueh waivers, but refused to grant a third pending the decision of this Grand Lodge. There is no specific authority of law for such action, but on the other hand there is no law probibiting it. Section 9 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws confers on t.he Grand Master the power to "render official dec;sions. which shall be binding until tbe next session of the Grand Lodge." As路 your Committee sees it, It is merely a matter of policy to be determined by this Grand Lodge wbether or not such waivers shall be permitted in the future. The Grand Lodge law of Arkansas carefully observes the rights 'botil 路of the local Lodge affected and of tbe Grand Lodge of Missouri, in that tbe Lodge petitioned is required to secure a waiver from the Lodge within whose Jurisdiction the petitioner resides, and also a waiver from our Grand Mastel'. These requirement3 have been fully complied with in the cases under consideration. We believ8 that in the future all snch cases shonld be left to the pleasure of the local Lodge affected, and to the wise discretion of tbe Grand Master. We therefore recommend that the action of the Grand Master in granting these w9.ivel"3 be approved. Fraternally submitted, ANTHONY F. ITTNER, THOMAS H. REYNOLDS, BERT. S. LEE, 路W. W. MARTIN, GEORGE A. BENEDICT, CARL M. VETS BURG, B. E. BIGGER, E. C. JAMES, CLYDE M. HUDSON, Committee.

GOOD OF THE ORDER.

1Vlost interesting and entertaining remarks were made to the members on the general good of the order by 1\11. Brothers 'Vm. M. Williams, C. H. Briggs and C. G. Woods,

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and R. VV. Brother 'Vm. C. Bitting, which were received by the members with much apprecia.tion. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL.

M. W. Brother D. 1VL '\Tilson, Chairman, presented the following report of Committee on Ritual (written work). Adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodg'3 of Missouri:

The Committee on Ritual, to which has been referred the subject of a Funeral Service, begs leave to submit the following report: The subject has received the crtreful consideration of your Committee. Quite a number of the Brethren have presented their ideas and suggested changes, and several entirely new services have been written and are now in the hands of the Committee. One of these was handed to us such a short time before th" meeting of the Grand Lodge that the Committee has not been able to give it the detailed examination it merits, and for this and other reasons it has been thought best to report progress in the duty assigned, and to ask a further extension of time. Your Committee realizes that the preparation of a proper Funeral Service 路is a most important matter, and if one is to be adopted by the Grand Lodge to iast, it is far better to make haste slowly and in the end to present for ~'OUl" consideration a service which will commend itself to the best judgment of this Grand Body. It is also the opinion of your Committee that before allY change is made, or a Dew service adopted, ample time should be given for its examination by the Craft. Your Committee therefore recommends that the subject of the Funeral Service be left with the Committee to make its final report thereon at the next Annual Communication of the Grand Lod~e, and that immediately upon the adoption of the Service by the Committee the Grand Secretary be authorized to have printed two tbousand copies of the Service, together with the, Committee's report, and to selld two copies to each Lodge and a copy to each of the Grand Officers, Past Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Masters, and to such of the Brethren as may express a desire to read and examine the same. Respectfully submitted, D. M. WILSON, R. R. KREEGER, CAMPBELL WELLS, JOHN T. SHORT, WM. A. HALL.

Also report as to changes In the unw1'itten portion of the Ritual was adopted. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.

1\1:. W. ~rother A. 1\'L Dockery, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Wa.ys and Means, which, on motion,was adopted:

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To the Most WorshipfuZ Grand IJodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri:

Your Committee on Ways and Means submits the following fiscal exhibit: The cash balance in the Treasury available at this time for current expenditures is $29,553.76, and we recommend the following appropriations: Pay roll, 1912 $ Printing Proceedings, 1912 . Expenses of Grand Master _ 路 . Rent of Grand Lodge offices . Printing, postage, statioI1E;ry, stenographic work and, incidentals . Salary of Grand Secretary . Salary of Grand Lecturer _ . Expenses of Grand Lecturer, to be reported and, audited monthly . Salary of Fraternal Correspondent _ . Salary of Grand Treasurer, _ . Salary of Grand T'iler _ . . Portrait of Grand Master Arch A. Johnson . Premium on bonds of Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer . Past Grand Master's Jewel, Arch A. Johnson . Lee M. Edgar, reporting proceedings and transcript . Vv"alter R. Shrodes . Telephones in office of Grand Secretary . Charity, as shown by report of Committee . Expenses this session of the Grand Lodge, including Grand Organist Dedication expenses of Masonic HospitaL . International Board of Relief, United States and Canada_ . Stenographer to Committee on Appeals and Grievances . Reprinting and distribution of Manuals __.. _ . Donation for Masonic Hospital _ _.. Total

8,884 1,900 1,000 1,200 2,150 3,000 2,500 700 400 200 150 50 150 100 60 100 150 450 310 122 250 35 200 5,000

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00. 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 35 55 00 00 00 00

$29,061 90

Your Committee have carefully considered the application of Summerville Lodge, No. 555, for permission to solicit donations from Lodges throughout this State for the purpose of erecting a Masonic Hall at Summerville. The law forbids Lodges issuing circular letters requesting aid, and we think'it woul,j be an unsafe departure from long established precedent for this Grand Body to authorize appeals to sister Lodges as requested in the memorial of Summerville Lodge. Although sympathizing deeply with the Brethren of the Lodge in their financial embarrassment, we cannot consistently grant their appeal. We have also carefully considered tl).e appeal which comes to us from the good Brethren of Hot Springs Lodge, No. 62, under the Jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas. The Brethren of Arkansas are our neighbors and closely associated with us along the lines of industrial and Fraternal growth. Their proposition to erect a Masonic Building at the great National Health Resort of that Commonwealth for the relief of distressed Masons temporarily sojourning there is in every respect commendable, but it seems to us that the care of such Masons sojourning there belongs to the subordinate Lodges of which the Brethren requiring relief are members. Reluctantly, therefore, we are constrained to refrain fr:om any declaraUon which would even by inference require tbis Grand Lodge, or its subordinates, to support the proposition.

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[Sept.

We have reported an increase of the usual appropriations for printing and binding Proceedings and for postage in pursuance of the order of this Grand Lodge directing that a copy of the Proceedings be furnished each Representative of 3. Lodge present at this session: In the opinion of your Committee the maximum number distributed to each Lodge should be limited to four copies, including those furnished the Representatives. We also recommend that the usual number of copies heretofore furnished Lodges should be provided for Lodges who are without representation at this session. In the matter of t.he appeal of Strafford Lodge, No. 608, for the return of the amount of money paid into the Grand Treasury at. the time of the arrest of the Charter of Strafford Lodge, No. 497, in 1907, we recommend that the appeal be grant.ed. FraterIJaIIy sUbmitted, A. M. DOCKERY, O. P. BLOSS, A. D. WRIGHT, n. F. WATSON, F. M. RUSSELL, J. N. MOORE, JOHN PICKARD, L. E. MILLER.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SEC. 67 OF BYLAWS LOST.

M. YV. Brother John T. Short called up for final action amendment proposed at last session of Grand J~odge to Section 67 (page 50 of Proceedings, 1911), and motion to adopt said proposed amendment was lost. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.

R. V\T. Brother Wm. E'. Hoke, Chairman, presented the follovi'ing final report of the Committee on Credentials 'which was adopted: ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 26, 1912. '1'0 the Most WOTshilJ{ul Grand J-,odge Of Ancient Free and 'Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Credentinls submits the foIIowing report: At the present session of t.he Most Worshipful Grand Lodge there are present: Representatives from 426 Lodges......... 528 Grand Lodge Officers...................................................................................................... 19 Past Grand ll1asters........................................................................................................ 19 Chairmen, Standing Committee:; :. 18 Grand Repres':!ntatives :.................................................... 33 Distrkt Deputy Grand Masters.................................................................................. 50 District Lecturers 29 Past M.aster路s : c....................................... 311 Grand total

1,007

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1912.]

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PAY ROLL.

vV. Brother vValter R. Shrodes, Chairman, presented the following report of the Committee on Pay Roll. . Adopted: ST. LOUIS,

MISSOURI,

Sept. 26, 1912.

To tluGrand Lodge Ancient Frec and Accepted Masons of Missouri:

Your Committee on Pay Roll at this session of the Grand Lodge begs to report that the allowances for mileage and per diem have been distributed ag follows: Grand Lodge Officers Past Grand Masters路 District Deputy Grand Mastel's District Lecturers Committees Lodges U. D. Representatives of Chartered Lodges

339 353 1,047 209 294 93 6,546

40 55 80

85 05 30 05

$8,884 00 Fraternally submitted, WALTER R. SHRODES, THOS. D. MARTIN, J. M. CARNAHAN, W. D. WARREN, G. C. RUPPRECHT. MILEAGE AND PER DIEM, SESSION 1912. GRAND OFFICRRS.

Arch A . .Tohnson Jacob Lampert Van F. Boor....... C. A. Mosman A. C. Stewart. John R. Parson J. H. Miller........ Vil. C. Bitting ..

Jas:'~t B~on

E'dw: Higbee

$23 9 25 27 9

9 25 9

30 00 60 20 00 00 60 00

22 50 21 30 PAST GRAND

Xenophon Ryland V\Tm. F. Kuhn Campbell Wells D. M. Wilson..' , F:. F. Allen A. M. Dockery A. S. Houston R. R. Kreeger C. H. Briggs

$22 25 27 23 25 24 15 25 27

10 60 30 5D 60 05 60 60 20

T. W. Cotton $20 Frank R. Jesse 15 Jno. W. Bingham 23 J. C. GarrelL.................................. 9 'Vm. F. Johnson 19 J. R. McLachlan 20 O. A. Lucas 25 Jno. W. Owen............................... 9 Wm. A. Clark 15

10 60 50 00 20 30 60 00 60

MASTERS. A. M. Hough $16 R. F. Stevenson............................ 9 D. A. Jamison............................... 9 Wm. A. HalL :. 9 J. W. Boyd 27 C. C. Bigger 21 John T. Short 16 C. C. Woods.................................... 9 W. M. Williams 19

50 00 00 00 20 60 50 00 20

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GHAND MASTERS.

J. C. Senate $23 D. M. Foster 27 Jos. E. Reese 28 H. S. Teare 29 W. H. Utz 27 G. A. Smith 22 E. W. Tayler 21 19 G. F. Brewington B. E. Bigger 16 J. E. Thompson ~ 16 T. H. Walton 11 G. W. Rucker 20 C. M. Hudson 21 J. P. Tucker 26 Percy A. Budd 2'5 Henry Sinauer 23 F. C. BarnhilL. 20 H. L. Wilson 27 S. P. Cunningham 15 J. E. Reeds ..: 13 J. W. PowelL 12 E. A. Fluesmeier 12 G. H. Pike 12 F. P. Gibbs.................................... 9 J. F. Blair 24

5{) R. B. Campbell $25 00 John Devlin 20 10 G .. H. DanieL. 24 1'5 H. T. Wright 19 A. L. ,McRae 15 30 : 11 50 . C. E. Pyle 00 J. W. Gravely 25 50 H. H. Finley 25 20 S. B. Vickers 24 Harry Tamblyn 28 10 70 D. B. Farnsworth 23 20 C. A. Stephens 26 70 J. M. Carnahan 20 00 Geo. A. Nees.................................. 9 60 G. W. Miller 17 65 J. A. Boone 19 35 V. P. Adams 23 75 W. W. Martin 21 60 T. D. Martin 24 20 G. J. Vaughan 24 60 S. A. Newman.. . 27 25 W. A. Phipps.......... 27 25 H. N. Lloyd............. . ~........ 9 00 M. E. Gumphrey...... . 18 95 Allan McD. Hoyt... . 24

90 30 20 85 60 70 60 60 515 85 30 10 10 70 20 90 70 25 95 55 35

60 50 50 80

DISTRICT LECTURERS.

C. B. R. H. J. A.

C. F. A. C. F. T.

Miller , Watson May Noland Barbee Dumm

$28 75 27 20 14 65 26 00 17 35 16 50

M. E. Schmidt $19 Wm. Hartley 16 Wm. E. Hoke................................ 9 H. L. Hunter 22 11 C. Fl Hickok

20 90 00 70 60

CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES.

A. F. Ittner $ 9 00 Walter :R. Shrodes 25 60 Edwin V. Kyte.............................. 9 00

Bert S. Lee $23 30 F. F. Wm. Krenning................ 9 00 F. D. Gildersleeve............. 9 00

MEMBERS OF COMMITTEF. ON APPlcALS AND GRIEVANCES.

Jos. S. McIntyre Thos. F. Hurd M. L. Howard

$21 OD 30 85 36 20

S. J. Montgomery W. A. Wear W. T. Jamison

$26 15 39 35 3760

MEMBERS OF AUL'ITING COMMITTEE.

Clarence L. Alexander

$9 OD

Jules J. Wehrli...

:$9 00

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION.

Fairview, Wm. Newton, S.路 W Norwood, G. W. McQuitty, W. M Owensville, L. R. ViTentzel, W. M Sheffield, R. J. Sloan, W. M ..:.

$28 24 14 25

60 60 50 60

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10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

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LODGE. Missouri Meridian Beacon Howard United Ark O'Sullivan Williamsburg ..Geo. \Va.shington Agency Pauldingville Tyro .~ Rising Sun Cyrene Western Star Memphis Clarksville Palmyra Paris Union St. Louis Wellington Naphtali Ava St. John Windsor Huntsville Humphreys Ralls Troy Mercer Cooper Callao DeWitt Mt. Moriah Bismarck Jefferson Fair Play Bonhomme WentZVille Fayette Fulton Holt L-ivingston Wakanda Weston Arrow Rock Tipton Richmond Centralia New Bloomfield Vincil Cambridge

REPRESENT'ATTVE. ,J. S. McIlvar..ey : W. A. Noble C. N. Drake L. A. Kingsbury . 1". M. Haydon Frank Baldw:n .. Andrew McMehan G. W. Dalton............ .. L. W. Quick J. H. C路ortner Vv. E. Bryan .. Ed Drew .. J. R.Knighton .. C. L. Robinson . Jas. Bradford .. n. 1. Ladd .. W. E. Taylor 1.'. W. Smith C. F. Richmond 路 .. Louis Swarts . F. W. Hagenstein Otto L. Zelle H. S. Wilson R. M. Sanford .. J. II. Hart. . C. H. Harlan . \J\T. T. McKee .' .. .T. W. Doylc ~ . Edw. A. Hicks Lant Campbell .. R. H. Ellis P. G. Cook : J. A. Williams H. A. Borgman T. H. Coxey . ~. W. Edwards : A. R. Freeze : Jas. M. Brewcr .. W. R. Dalton Jno. W. Heist Thos. W. Ball . J. S. Thorp . E. A. Wengler F. M. Rucker .. H. G. McDanieL :r. B. Morris .. T路. P. Carpenter :.A. M. Clark C. B. MefferL Claude Smith Frank Dinwiddie R. A. Shoemaker

PAID. $

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9 00 9 O{) 9 00

17 50 ..

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23 19 16 5

30 80 25 75 9 00 17 00

10 25 U 85 21 75 9 7'5

15 25 . .

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17 10 18 85 9 00 15 75 9 00 20 25 16 20 16 75 18 30 9 00 16 50 ]2 60 26 15 19 20 12 75 14 75 9 00 13 75 16 50 9 50

10 11 ]8 ]7 14

40 70 60

05 00

8 50 21 65 20 50

8 50 8 75 23 25 16 45

17 45 24 00 19 70

112 No. 64. 65. 68. 69.

71. 73. 75,

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86. 87. 89. 91. 92.

93. 94.

95. 97. 98. 99. 100. 10l. 102. 103. 104. 105. 1{)7.

109. ll~.

111.

113. 114. 115. 116. 117. 118. 119. 120. 121. 122. ]23.

]24. 126. 127. 128. 129.

Proceedin.~s

[Sept.

of the

LODGE. REPRESffiNTATlVE. Monroe . R. B. Meriwether .. Patto·nsburg V. R. McCue :.. Kennett . '1'. F. Dona'dson. Sullivan . J. T. ·Williams . Savannah .. . D. C. Middleton . Eureka . J. B. Robertson .. Silex \V. D. MidJleswartz Independence ViT• A. Cunningham Lebanon \V. F. Arnett St. Joseph ...................F. A. Benjamin Polar Star g. W. Bornmueller Bridgeton Jaeob Blum : Jackson M. E. Fosher , Laclede '1'. B. Burley .. Webster Groves J. W. Cook Brookfield W. C. Atwood We,shington . .. F. C. Grether Friendship \Vm. E. Walsh Madison W. '1'. Willis Perseverance J. C. Pribe St. Marks L. G. StovalL Vienna .. ... B. F. Branson. Meramec . . L. R Monroe Bethany.... . E. W. Prentiss...... Webster . C. C. Robertson.... . Mt. Vernon . '1'. IT. Maberry Ash Grove c J. N. Moore Bogard : 0. F. Todd.. Bloomington . . . . . . . F . A. Itschner... West View......... ... D. Seobaugh Heroine . S. Russell . . Kirksville V. J. Hornell Greenville '" C. ,V. Milster.......... . Stanberry ..L. E. Miller Marcus : D. L. Glaves Trenton ..R. V. Denslow Plattsburg :.: E. C. James Twilight 1,. H. L{!vy Laddonia E. J. Shobe : Barnes A. M. Payne. . Versailles E. Price Kingston Otho Switzer I)e Soto D. L. Rouggly Compass E. M. Noland Erwin Gustav Osterhaus 'l'"riplett F. V. Phelps Hermann W. J. Ellis Union Star F. J. Shouse Seaman H. P. ~1aggart Athens B. L. Peery Lorraine A. A. Gutterridge Monett J. D. Prigmore

PAID. 14 25 13 95 22 85 13 10 25 15 15 in 9 25 24 80

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70 20

00 95

14 50 19 85 9 60 21 25 25 GO 22 50 15 50 14 65 16 85 11 00 10 60 21 25 15 50 22 75

18 00 20 00 12 25 14 75

25 21 15 26 15 24 17 17 16

60 30 75

65 50 80 50 75 20

]9 25 16 75

24 65 11·70 18 25 9 00 11 75 10 50 11 25 23 50 26 3;) 12 75 25 90

1912.] No. 131. 132. 134. 135. 136'.

l:n. 140. 143. 144. 145. 146. . 147. 148. 149. 152. 153. 156. 157. . ,158. 159. 161. 163. 165. 168. 171. 172. 174. 175. 177. 178. 179. 180. 181. 183. 186. 188. 189.. 192. 194. 19:5. 197. 199. 202. 203. \ 20'4. 20-5. 206. 207. 208. 209. 210. 212.

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LODGE. Potosi Farmington Olean Braymer Phoenix Delphian 路 Papinville Irondale Modern : Latimer McGee Cass Purdy Lexington Linn Creek Bloomfield Ashland North Star Mountain Qrove Green City Clifton Hi1l Occidental :Maryville Colony Hartford Censer ; Sturgeon Newton Texas Griswold Pride of the West.. Des Moines Novelty California Morality Hannibal Zeredatha Frankford Wellsville Bolivar : Carthage New Hope Westville Brumley Rowley Trilumina Somerset Clay Salisbury Poplar Bluff : Unionville Four Mile

R EPRESENT:A 'fIVE. J. F. Evans M. C. Spaugh.... Albert Lux G. S. DowelL , J. F. McCune A. H. De PriesL . J. B. CampbelL. J. B. Robinson E. G. Butler F. n. Mitchell... 1. S. GipRon... . T. J. '''Talker .. C. E. ''''illiams G. C. Marquis J. H. H. Baker '1'. B. Turnbaugh E. P. Crenshaw A. McMichael F. W. FauroL................. R. H. McClanahan E. H. Hart J. R. Wilder E. W. Irvin... .. C. E. McReynolds H. C. L o w e . . . C. P. Va.ncleve J. W. Hulett L. M. Huffman .. W. J. McGee :\N. M. Jeans J. H. Meyer Tohn Kindell W. H. Epperson J. M. Gray., : Warren Surber l'Tank Owens .. W. B. CampbelL .. J. E. Lucas .. C. C. Mornberger E. A. McCracken G. A. Gibson .. C. C. Easten Edw. Colyer J. D. S,tantOP.. J. \V. Fays E. L. Brown F. A. Cozad H. E. Kimber :1'. H. Edwards P. C. Hays ~ :1'. B. Valentine , N. M. Jones

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PAID. 10 75 _ 11 60 12 00 18 75 14 70 19 00 11 00 9 50 19 75 17 80 12 75 24 25 11 00 23 65 16 75 11 00 16 00 15 75 25 15 21 25 17 50 9 00 26 25 6 75 14 00 19 25 16 90 5 25 25 50 8 00 9 00 4 75 9 00 18 00 10路 00 16 20 27 20

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114 No. 213. 216. 217. 218. 219. . 220. 221. 222. 224. 225. 226. 227. 228. 230. 232. 23,5. 236.. 237. 239. 241. 242. 243. 244. 246. 247. 250. 251. 252. 253. 254. 255. 256. 258. 259. 261.

LODGE. Rolla Hale City Barbee Good Hope Albert Pike , Kansas City Mystic Tie La Belle Hamilton Salem Saline Cypress Shelbina St. James Polo Weatherby SedaJia La Plata Hopewell Palestine Portland Keystone Middle Fabius Montgomery City Neosho Glensted Hope .' Alanthus Laredo Butler Alton · Shekinah Ravanna Lodge of Love Florence 2~2. Holden 263. Summit 264. Kirbyville 265. Corinthian 266. Social 2:67. Aurora 268. Lodge of Truth 269. Rock Prairie 270. New Salem 2171. Solomon 272. Granite 273. St. Clair 275. Tranquillity 276. Grand River 277. Wm. D. Muir 278. Essex 279. Hogle's Creek

[Sept.

Proceedings of the R'EPRESENT!ATIVE. J. A. Spilman A. C. Fink Eid Reavis J. L. Hardie B. Willis G. A. Westman W. J. Roberts R. E. Wilson J. W. Vaughn S. H. Ware , H. L. Williams H. J. Benjamin : R. IJ. Thomas 'V. H. PowelL S. F. Cook C. R. McClure Geo. 'V. McVey H. 1. Sears R. Reed MilIer White John S. Cole :rhos. Moyser W. S. CowelL W. B. M. Cook J. B. Locker Edwin Nelson W. C. Tingle J. G. Poff J. A. Welty Wm. W. Ross : C. G. Gohn E. P. Malone Wm. Lemon W. F. Rice B. F. Holcomb S.· A. Murray M. W. Alley J. H. Johnson Theo. Hyatt Wm. G. Pike Henry Wilke Paul Conduitte E; M. Box H. J. Muth G. C. Rupprecht A. l1I.T• Bunyan G. W. Davie=? A. S. Venable T. D. Blevins G. G. Goode J: C. Grojean J. H. Paxton

;

PAID. 15 60 21 70 11 25 9 00 25 60 25 60

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9 75

19 24 16 13 12 18 14 15 10 20 20 14 10

9 75 9 00 16 25 14 05 27 60 8 00 12 25 11 75 23 00 25 90 8 11 15 23

15 75 00

11 75 20 25 24 10 11 75

22 14 9 16 11

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1912.] No. 280. 281. 282. 286. 287. 288. 290. 291. 292. 293. 294. 295. 296. 299. 300. 302. 303. 304. 305. 306. 307. 308. 310. 311. 314. 315. 316. 317. 318. 319. 322. 323. 324. 325. 326. 327. 330. 331. 332. 333. 334. 335. 336. 337. 340. 341. 343. 344. 34'5. 34i>. 347. 352.

LODGE. Reeds Spring Fenton Cosmos Urich Craft Hermitage Fairmount Edina Lamar Sarcoxie Mound City Moniteau Sparta Temple Doric Lick Creek Osage Signal Clarence Ashlar New London Parrott Sikeston Kearney Pine Jerusalem Rural Osborn Eldorado Paulville H::>.rdin Corner Stone McDonald Dockery Linn Mt. Zion Bertrand Charity Excello Chillicothe Breckenridge Joplin Hallsville Blue SprIngs Westport Rockville Agricola Moberly ., Fellowship Arlington Spring Creek FrIend

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R'EPRE'SENTATIVE. Edw. Sinclair G. B. BOwles , Harry Mannist H. '1". Mullin C. R. Butler A. J. Alexander J. M. lafrenz .H. C. Davis W: A. Evans L. A. Cormicle R. L. Minton L. G. John r: P. Lee , '1'. H. Reynolds Guy Gourley Geo. C. RoselL. A. Linxweiler H. C. Chancellor Wm. E. Taylor A. L. Mills John S'. Woods 0. E. Heins : 1". E. Mounts 0. M. Farrants Lee II. Dodd R. A. Church A. A. Dunton, Jr J. E. Deems A. E. Ostrich M. Fowler J. I. Carter F. S. Sttimm E. C. Hamilton C. E. Dixon John E. Turner R. D. Holt '1'. L. Lett. 0. Mitchell G. W. Butler E. E. HoensheL A. B. C1eveland J. 1<'. Osborn 0. B. Tribble .J. W. Montgomery 路..R. J. Smith S. H. BothwelL. J. W. Howerton John L. Scott , F. K. Eberlein A. L. Veasman J. J. Bowles C.路 L. Walker

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PAID. 12 00 10 30 9 00 15 00 18 35 13 25 12 00 15 00 20 75 19 00 19 2513 25 1000 25 60 1150 17 10 25 70 775 19 25 16 50 16 1.0' 25 50 18 90 11 00 11 75 14 65 2560 10 00 10 25 13 75 15 50 9 00 21 80 14 25 16 40 24 95 9 00 27 20 6 75

22 19 28 11 11 25 11 13 17 28 17 11 23

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116 No. 353. 354. :355. 3'56. 357. 360. 362. 363. 364. 366. 368. 369.

373. 375. 376. 377. 379.

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Proceedings of the 'LODGE. Barnesville Hebron J Adelphi Ancient Landmarl< Aux Vasse Tuscan Hiram Fraternal Higginsville Adair Crescent Hill Composite __ Belle Waynesville King Hill Ancient Craft Billings Queen City Ionia Pythagoras __ East Prairie Ricpland Arcana __ Marionville Rayto'wn Christian __ Gower Carterville Everton Malden Charl~ston

Iberia Joppa Appleton City Valley Hunnewell Cache White Water Clear Creek Itaska Gate of the Temple Galt Samaritan Rothville Winona Cement Competition : Mack's Greek Wheeling Lafayette Mt. Olive Trowel

R'EPRESENTATIVE. P. B. Smith .. J. B. Ov.'en .. J. S. ITaIL........ . .. G. R. Hombs .. J. N. McCue : .. '1'. R. McCully .. Herbert Beard .. C. S. Kennedy . A. H. Hoefer: . J. E. Ewing .. Fred Hanley . P. Unterberger . '1'. J. Tynes . Roy W. Reed . A. B. CIinefelter.. . R. M. Stanley .. R. H. Smith .. .-W. M. Saxbury .. James Salisbury : .. H. P. Sons __ __ .. W. E. Sexton .. A. E. Campbell . H. L. Richardson . B.. F. Smith.: , .. P. G. Green __ .. Wm. D. '\Varren .. J.L. Bretz __ .. B. A. Dumbauld -.. J. E. Adamson.... .. . George Dalton .. .. C. E. Kirkpatricl< Wm. F. Topping__ .__ .. G. M. Hunter .. Wm. Cole __ .. Logan Wood . C. A. Hicl<man . E. C. Bengel .. J. F. 路Winters . H. '\T. Fristoe .. J. W. Eschenbrenner __ .. J. E. MitchelL. __ .. R. N. Wheeler . P. G. Tucker .. H. H. Miller : .. J. S. Hogan . E. 路L. Van Sickle .. James Dougan : : . Glenn Neff . R. A. Tharp .. E. M. IIfoore .. C. W. Brooks, Jr .. J. W. Sample : ..

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No. LODGE. 441. Excelsior 443. Anchor 445. West Gate 446. Ivanhoe 448. Schell City 450. Belton 452. Verona 453. Forsyth 454. Continental 45.ÂŁ. Wallace 4'59. Hazelwood 4tiO. Lambskin 461. Caruthersville 462. Santa Fe 463. Clifton . 464. Aullville 467. Pleasant Hope 468. Red Oak 469. Plato 470. Nodaway 473. Nineveh 475. Golden 476. Mt. Hope 477. Henderson 479. Rich HilL 480. Jewel __ 481. Marceline 482. Clintonville 483. Fairfax 484. Kirkwood 486. Cairo 487. Chilhowee 488. Lock Spring 489. Ln.kevilIc 491. Vandalia 492. Daggett 494. Lewistown 496. Robert Burns 498. Pee Dee 499. Paynesville 501. Buckner 502. Philadelphia 503. Prairie Home 504. Platte City 505. Avalon 509. Van Buren 511. Skidmore 512. Webb City 513. Senath 514. Granby 518. Oriental 519. Crane

REPRESENTATIVE. A. M. Spradling C. J. 'Wendling... . H. B. Locke -J. O. Christensen.... .. J. M. Darrow : __ T. R. Hughes .. J. W. young Jesse Nance .. J. B. Breckenridge W. W. Cramer .. W. H. Bollinger.. F. R. Hogan .. W. A. Green .. S. Mcllhaney __ S. M. Meeks __ . R. A. Roberts __ . R. B. Cochran . J. M. Inks .. S. P. Hicks .. E. E. Williams . J. W. Mosley .. S. W. Jewell .. J. P. De Moss .. W. H. F. Potter.. .. C. J. Allen . R. L. Gwinn .. 1. J. Buster J. F. Costin .. Robert Thomson . Fred Dohr .. : Bca Dameron .. J. M. Books .. E. B. Day .. G. M. Garner . J. W. Renner .. R. L. Price . : T. S. Bagby .. -,...W. T. Harlin . A. F. Chapman . T. B. Jamison .. W. M. Sams . M. C. Libbee . B.F. Kirschman . G. C. Coleman W. S. Wisehaupt . James Moss __ . J. E. Porter . ViT. D. Richardson . A. A. Caneer __ J. ",V. Dale, . C..J. Blackburn . J. M. Odem

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Proceedings of the LODGE. R'EPRESENT'ATIVE. Clifton Heights Alex Pow . Gate City __ __ C. O. Tisch .. Cunningham L. R. Godding .. Wayne C. S. Smarr . Higbee Wm. Lambier . C'onway F. M. RusselL .. Niangua J. N. Smith . Lane's Prairie __ Seth Bray .. Dexter W. T'. Bowman __ . Comfort B. J. Webb __ .. Columbia H. J. Hillbrand .. Blackwell Francis Long . Ingomar A. D. Giffin __ .. Bethel C. F. Ziegler .. JacksonvHle C'harles Vloods . Ferguson G. C. Lovell . Mansfield N. S. Miller __ .. Mexico '3. M. Sharp . South Gate C. F. KornbrodL .. Clinton C. C. Canan .. Carl Junction ~ ..__ A. VV. McDowelL. .. Rose Hill V. E. Rhoden .. Clarksburg S. B. Allee __ . Summerville __ H. H. Richards __ .. Blairstown J. H. Schweer .. Moscow ~ P. O. Lewis .. Cowgill J. A. Pettey , .. York C. P. Moss .. Jamesport G. O. Mills __ __ . Maplewood E. B. Kitchell : .. Naylor __ L. T. SherrilL __ .. Republic __ D. R. O路Neal. __ Hayti D. M. Ray .. Rutledge D. C. !.1:auch . Easter H. P. Jennings .. Olive Branch :1'. A. Goodman __ . Ewing W. C. Fee . Forest Park E. S. Brownfield.. __ .. Grandin Alex Johnston , . I-Iouston E. J. Sims __ .. !lImo ViT. 1.1. Holden __ . Koshkonong .Isaac Amerman . Shamrock J. E. Neff .. St. Francisville G. vv. Arnold __ .. Union J. M. Owen . Puxico J. P. IIarlin. __ . Bosworth , G. H. Craig : .. Leadwood J. D. Morris .. Elvins J. L. Kishlar __ __ __ Clayton __ __..Wm. Langtry __ .. Acacia John Pickard __ . Morehouse F. A. Satterwhite : .

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LODGE. Strafford Clark Centertown Mokane vVellston Mount Washington Chaffee l\iarion Park : Grandview

REPREJSENTATIVE. Wm. T. Hankins .lV1. P. Toalson W. A. Stark. R. E. Hodges H. A. Rinke!. C. N. Scrivener W. O. Finney C. W. Cunningham lJ. G. Day H. S. Truman

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CONSTRUCTION OF CONSTITUTION.

:Moved by IVI. W. Brother Wm. M. Williams that the Grand Lodge construe Section 2, Article II of the Constitution to mean that no one can aet as proxy for the Master of a Lodge except a Past Master, but that any member of the Lodge can act as proxy for the Wardens. Moved as an amendment and substitution therefor, by IVI. W. Brother J. W. Boyd, that the incoming Grand l\1aster refer the question to a Special Committee with instructions to report at the next session of the Grand Lodge. This substitute was duly carried. VOTE OF THANKS.

On motion a vote of thanks was extended to R. '\V. Brother }wbt. l\1cCulloch for his many kindneBses in furnishing free transportation to the Children of the Home to and from sessions of the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS.

R. W. Brother Wm. E. Hoke, 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 Committee on Ways and l\1:eans: To the.Most WorshipfuZ Grand Lodge of .tlncient 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;

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Rent, Scottish Rite CathedraL. Incidentals Extra help Organist Printing Muskal Program Buttons Stationery............. Floral Deeorations Extra Tilers .... Stenographers Typewriters

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Total Fraternally submitted,

WM. E. HOKE, WALTER ASHTON, WALTER WIMMER.

MUSIC.

The Seottish l~ite Choir and 1\1001ah Orchestra rendered .selections at the closing ceremonies of the Grand Lodge and at the Installation of Grand Officers. APPOINTMENTS.

rrhe Grand Ma..<;;tcr-elect, Jacob Lampert, made the follow~ ing appointments: GRAND LECTURER t ..~ .. ~ J. R. McLACHLAN, Kuhoh. GHAND GHAND GRAND 'GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

CHAPLAIN ~: ) JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City. CIIAPLAIN..,. ~,.... . W1l1. C. BITTI1'.'G, St. Louis. CHAPLAIN.. . .TAMES lVI. BOON, Chillieothe. SENIOn DEACON.. . FRANK R . .TESSE, Mexico. JUNIOR DEACON. ... :~.:.... WM. A. CLARK. Jefiel'SOIl City. SENIOR STEWAR-El.:... . EDWAHD HIGBEE, Kirksville. JUNIOR STRWARD. .,TOHN W. BI~GHAM, Milan. MARSHAL.... .. .TULIUS C. GARRELL, St. Louis. MARSHAL........ W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville. SWORD BEARER... . 0. A. LUCAS, Kansas City.• PURSUIVP.NT.... . BERT S. LEE, Springfield. ORATOR JOHN PICKARD, Columbia. O R A T O R . . . J O H N H. LUCAS, Osceola. TILErt-. . JOHN W. OWEN, St.Louis.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri. INSTALLATION.

]Vr. W. Brother Dorsey A. Jamison was assigned to act as Grand Master, and ],,1. \V. Brother ,Vm. A. Hall as Grand Marshal and they proceeded. to install the following Grand Officers: .JACOB LAMPERT, St. Louis VAN FREMOI'<T BOOR, Kansas City............. CHESLEY A. MOSMAN, St.•Joseph TOLMAN W. COTTON, Van Buren ALPHONSO C. STEWART, St. Louis JOHN R. PARSON, St. Louis

GRAND MASTER. GRAND MASTEH. GRAND SENIOR WARtlEN. GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND SECHETARY.

..D}i~PUTY

APPOINTED OFFICERS. J. R. McLACHLAN. Kahoka JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City WM. C. BITTING, St. Louis JAMES M. BOON, Chillicothe FRANK R. JESSE, Mexico WM. A. CLARK, Jefferson City EDWAHD HIGBEE, Kirksville.. .. .JOHN W. BINGHAM. Milan JULIUS C. GARRELL, St. Louis W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville............ O. A. LUCAS, Kansas City. BERT. S. LEE, Springfield JOBI'< PICKARD. Columbia. , JOHN II. LUCAS, Osce:>la..... JOHN W. OWEN, St. Louis

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LECTUHER. CHAPLAIN. CHAPLAIN. CHAPLAIN. SENIOR DEACON. JUNIOR DEACON. SENIOR STEWARD. JUNIOR STEWARD. MARSHAL. MARSHAL. SWORD BEARER. PURSUIVANT. ORATOR. OHATOR. TILER.

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COIVIMITTEES.

The Grand l\1aster, M. vV. Brother ~Tacob I.Jampcrt, appointed the following Chairmen of Standing Committees: JURISPHUDENCE. DORSEY A. ,l.UllS0N. APPEALS AND GHIEVANCES....... JoSEPH S. MclNTYlm. V-IAYS AND MEANS __ .. ALExANDlm M, DOCKERY. CREDENTIALS....................... . WM. E. HOKE. PAY ROLL...... .. WALTEn R. SH.RODES. CHARTERED LODGES EUWIN V. KYTE. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION ~JAMES A. BOONE. CHARITy ' ANDREW J. O'RElLLY. MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF........ .. DEXTER B. FARNSWORTH. REPORT'S OF D. D. G. M.'S .. __ , EUGENE MCQUILLIN. .. DAVID M. WIf.80N. RITUAL.................................... MASONIC HOME .' F. F. WM. KRRNNING. CORRESPONDENCE.. .. CHARLES C. WOODS.

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OBITUARIES AUDITING 'GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS UN:B'INISHED BUSINESS : TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS

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CORONA H. BllIGGS. ROBEHT L. DIXON. XENOPHOl\i RYLAND. KAHL M. VETSBURG. FRANK D. GILDEHSLEEVE.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES. Rr,COGNITJON OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-Wm. F. Kuhn, J. W. Boyd, E. I". Allen, Campbell Wells, R. F. Stevensan, C. C. Woods. M1-NuALs-Wm. E. Hoke, J. C. Garrell, Jos. S. McIntyre, Wm. A. Hall, Ernest B. Kitchell. RITUAL--D. M. Wilson, John T. Short, Wm. A. Hall, R. R. Kreeger, Campbell Wells. LEASE OF OFFICES-A. M. Dockery, E. F. Allen, Campbell Wells. CONSTRUCTION 0]' SEC. 2, ART. II-BOOK OF CONSTITUTJONS-J. W. Boyd, W. M. Williams, Campbell Wells, Wm. A. Hall, A. S. Houston.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION. XENOPHON RYLAND. ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY. CHARLES C. WOODS. ROBERT F. STEVENSON. JAMES W. BOYD. WM. M. WILLIAMS. THEODORE BRACE. GEORGE E. WALKER. JOHN R. PARSON. ARTHUR M. HOUGH. DORSEY A. JAMISON. ETHELBERT F. ALLEN.

CORONA H. BRIGGS. CAMPBELL WELLS. JOS. C. FINAGIN. Vv'M. F. KUHN. LEROY B. VALLIANT. A. S. HOUSTON. D. M. WILSON. JOHN T. SHORT. HOBERT R. KREEGER. \VM. A. HALL. CLAY C. BIGGER. ARCH 路A. JOHNSON.

PRESENTATION AND TRANSMISSION OF GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL TO GRAND MASTER JACOB LAMPERT.

Retiring Grand :Master, Arch A. Johnson, in transmitting to Grand J.\:Iaster Jacob T..Jampert the Grand Master's official Jewel, spoke as follows: Most Worshipful Brother Lampert: It is with the greatest pleasure that I present to you your Jewel of offiee as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri (pinning Jewel (In the breast of the Grand Master). In electing you as Grand Master of the Craft for the ensuing year, and in presenting to you this badge of your office, we tender it with our love and our affection for you, and our sincere hope that your administration will be all that your grel!-t, warm heart for Freemasonry can make it. We know that you will take into the work of the year the enthusiasm that has always characterized you in the affairs of the Craft: and we know you will have, and 1

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predict for you, a most splendid and magnificent administration. (Cheering and presentation to Grand Master Lampert of two large bouquets of American Beauty roses.)

IVlost vVorshipful Grand Master Lampert, in accepting the flowers and the Jewel of Office, gracefully responded as follows: Most Worshipful Brother Johnson, Most Worshipful Brethren and Brethren of the Grand Lodge: Standing hHe as the executive head of an institution numbering more than fifty-five thousand men, banded and linked together by the strongest ties of "humanity, standing for the highest ideals in life, Progress, Enlightenment and Charity, it is needless for me to assure you that '1 appreciate this high and exalted honor. It is equally unnecessary to assure you that I am filled with the consciousness of the import of the numerou" responSIbilities of this great office. But, Brethren, I approach these duties as I have approached the duties of every Masonic office I have ever filled, with a strong yet kindly heart an'd with a firm determination to do my full duty as God has given it to me. To be successful in any position in life involves thought, labor and sacrifice. In so exalted a place as that I now occupy, the highest thought, the most e>.haustive labor and a good deal of sacrifice of other interests will be necessary. I can assure you that' none of these will be spared in the effort I shall make during my term of office. I intend to visit all parts of our beloved State, so that, at the expiration of my term, I shall be able to render a true account of my stewardship. When my term of. office shall have expired, if the verdict of this Grand Lodge shall be that your Grand Master has represented you fa ithfully, zealously and intelligently, and has been a true exponent of the sublime virtues which Masonry represents, I shall feel gratified and retire with the satisfaction of having fulfilled the expectation of those who bestowed'this honor upon me. Brethren, I trust you will not charge me with ingratitude if I have failed to convey to you my heartfelt thanks for this, your confide,nce and consideration. I thank you. (Applause.) And I want to thank M. W. Brother William A. Hall for this tile (silk hat). It fits fine. M. W. Brother Hall replied: 'We don't want it to get too small for your head by the end of your term. The Grand Master: No danger of that. I desire to say that I hope I will be able to tile the efforts and actions of my rather imperfect .brain in such a manner that it will redound to the glory and credit of our beloved \ institution in this great Commonwealth. (Applause.)

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MAS.TER'S JEWEL.

Most Volorshipful Brother Dorsey A. Jamison, on behalf of the Grand Lodge, presented to retiring Grand l\faster Arch A. Johnson a Past Grand Master's Jewel, and said: Most Worshipful Brother Johnson: During the ninety-two years of the existence of this Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri, some of the best, of the noblest, of the greatest men of the State have occupied that exalted posi-

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tion which you have just yielded to your successor in office. The position is certainly one, in my estimation, which is the greatest in the gift of the Brethren to a Brother. You have during the last year guided the destinies of the fifty-five thousand Masons of this State with credit to yourself and t路) the office which you have held. You have turned over to your successor the Jewel which represent!> that office not only with undiminished luster, hut with additional brightness. The Masons of this Grand .Jurisdiction feel under obligations to you for the wisdom and zeal with which you have discharged the duties of this great office; and as you take your rank now with this host of Past Grand Masters, they desire to express to you, and this Grand Lodge路 desires to express to you, their appreciation 'of the labors that you have undergone for their benefit during the last year, and have requested me to present to you this Jewel as a slight token of their appreciation of your efforts. (Applause.)

l\lost \\T orshipful Brother Johnson responded as follo\vs: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: To be able to say the appropriate thing, or the thing that I would like to say on this occasion, is denied me for ~he reason that I am no genius. I wish, Brethren, that I could tell you how much I have appreciated and how much I appreciate now the honors that have been conferred upon me by my Brethren in elevating me to the position of Grand Master. I wislo you could understand that. It is the largest thing in my life, and has been during the year the largest thing that is in my life or that can ever come into my life. And now that the year is over, to be presented with a .Jewel, more prized by me to hand down to my children and to their children, than any badge, 01: any insignia that could be pres~nted to me by any organization, political, fraternal, or wbiit not, I have just rC拢l.ched tbe mountain top of my ambition; and I feel that I should return to you my grateful acknowledgements for the kindnesses, honor and love you have sbown to me and the assistance you have been to me during my year as Grand Master. Most Worshipful Brother Jamison, I desire to return to you my eal nest thanks for the splendid things you have said to me. I only wish I deserved them. And, Brethren, Missouri Freemasonry owns me, and if I can ever be of service to the Craft, I will respond to that call. I sincerely thank you. (Applause.)

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS.

It was regularly moved and carried that the Grand Secretary be authorized and directed to print for distribution the usual number of copies of the Proceedings of this session 01 the Grand Lodge. MINUTES APPROVED.

The minutes of today's session were read by the Grand Secretary and duly approved by the Grand Lodge.

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CLOSING.

No further business appearing, at 1 :10 0 'clock P. 1\11., the IVI. W. Grand l\1aster, Jacob Lampert, closed th~ NinetySecond Annual Communication of the Most vVorshipful Grand I.lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State or l\1issouri in AMPLE FORM. Prayer by R. ,V. Brother Rev. John I-I. :Miller, Grand Chaplain.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District-JOHN M, DORAN, Memphis. EDWARD HIGBEE, Kirksville. 2d JOHN C. SENATE, Milan. 3d D. M. FOSTER, Mercer. 4th T. A. DUNN, Bethany. 5th JOSEPH E. DAVIDSON, Albany. 6th .JOSEPH B. REESE, Maryville. 7th H. S. TEARE, Oregon. 8th. ORESTES MITCHELL, St. Joseph. 9th THOS. D. WILLIAMS, Maysville. ' 10th W. J. CRAVEN, Excelsior Springs. 11th G. A. SMITH, Chillicothe. 12th l<J. W. T'AYLER, Marceline. 13th GEO. F. BREWINGTON, Bevier. 14th B. E. BIGGER, Hannibal. 15th J. E. THOMPSON, Bowling Green. 16th THOS. F. HURD. Paris. 17th J. L. SCOTT, Moberly. 18th G. W. RUCKER, Brunswick. 19th T. M. RUCKER, Carrollton. 20th J. P. TUCKER, Parkville. 21st WM. T. JAMISON, Kansas City. 22d HENRY SINAUER, Lexington. 23d J. F. BARBEE, Marshall. 24th W. F. JOHNSON, Boonville. 25th JOHN PICKARD, Columbia. 26th S. P. CUNNINGHAM, Mexico. 27th JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg. 28th J. W. POWELL, 'rroy. 29th E. A. FLUESMEIER, Wright City. 30th W. A. CLARK, Jefferson City. 31st G. H. PIKE, Washington. 32d ANTHONY F. ITTNER, St. Louis. 33d JAMES F. BLAIR, ,Belton. 34th R. B. CAMPBELL, Pleasant Gap. 35th JOHN DEVLIN, Sedalia. 36th GEO. H. DANIEL, Osceola. 37th H. T. WRIGHT, Lebanon. 38th AUSTIN L. McRAE, Rolla. 39th CHARLES E. PYLE, DeSoto. 40th JOE W. GRAVELY, Bolivar. 41st H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield. 42d SAM B. VICKERS, Schell City. 43d HARRY TAMBLYN, Joplin. 44th CHAS. H. YOUNG, Springfield. 45th C. A. STEPHENS, Mansfield. 46th .r. M. CARNAHAN, Van Buren. 47th GEO. A. NEES, Bonne Terre. 48th G. W. MILLER, MiJlersville. 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 JOHN D. PRIGMORE, Monett. 55th W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho. 56th' H. N. LLOYD, Clayton. 57th ROBERT Q. KELLY, Versailles. 58th ALLAN McDOWELL HOYT, Independence. 59th

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. DISTRICT LECTURERS. 1st District-JOHN M. DORAN, Memphis. 2d " J. H. HOLTON, Kirksville. 3d JOHN C. SENATE, Milan. 4th D. M. FOSTER, Mercer. 5th C. C. MILLER, Eagleville. 6th JOSEPH E. DAVIDSON, Albany. 7th JOSEPH E. REESE, Maryville. 8th H. S. TEARE, Oregon. 9th B. F. WATSON, St; Joseph. 10th THOS. D. WILLIAMS, Maysville. 11th W. J. CRAVEN, Excelsior Springs. 12th G. A. SMITH, Chillicothe. 13th E. W. T AYLER, Marceline. 14th GEO. F. BREWINGTON, Bevier. 15th B. E. BIGGER, Hannibal. 16th W. E. TAYLOR, Clarksville. 17th THOS. F. HURD, Paris. 18th T. H. WALTON, Higbee. 19th G. W. RUCKER, Brunswick. 20th T. M. RUCKER, Carrollton. 21st H. C. NOLAND, Parkvllle. 22d C. H. CHENEY, Kansas City. 23d GEO. C. MARQUIS, Lexington. 24th J. S. WILSON, Slater. 25th M. E. SCHMIDT, Boonville. 26th WILLIAM HARTLEY, Sturgeon. 27th S. P. CUNNINGHAM, Mexico. 28th JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg. 29th J. W. POWELL, Troy. 30th E. A. FLUESMEIER, Wright City. 31st A. T. DUMM. Jefferson City. 32d GEO. H. PIKE, Washington. 33d LEON W. QUICK, St. Louis. 34th JAMES F,.. BLAIR, Belton. 35th R. B. CAMPBELL, Pleasant Gap. 36th .TOHN DEVLIN, Sedalia. 37th HARRY L. HUNTER, Clinton. 38th H. T. WRIGHT. Lebanon. 39th E. J. KOCH, Rolla. 40th CHARLES E. PYLE, DeSoto. 41st JOE W. GRAVELY, Bolivar. 42d H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield. 43d SAM B. VICKERS. ScheH City. 44th W. M. WALLINGFORD, Carthage. 45th D. W. FARMER, Springfield. 46th C. A. STEPHENS, Mansfield. 47th J. M. CARNAHAN, Van Buren. 48th C. E. HICKOK, Farmington. 49th G. W. MILLER, Millersville. 50th JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston. 51st V. P. ADAMS, Hayti. 52d W. W. 'MARTIN, Doniphan. 53d THOS. D. MARTIN, West Plains. 54th G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark. 55th JOHN D. PRIGMORE, Monett. 56th W. A. PHIPPS. Neosho. 57th H. N. LLOYD, Clayton. 58th ROBERT Q. KELLY, Versailles. 59th ALLAN McDOWELL HOYT, Independence.

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Loca路tion.

619 620 621. 622 623 624 625

Fairview Willard Anderson Norwood Neelyville Owensville ,Kansas City

County.

District.

,Newton 56th Greene 45th McDonald 56th Wright 46th Butler ; 52d Gasconade . .'.; .. 32d Jack'Son 22d

ANNUAL' COl\ll\IUNICA'rION, 1913. The Ninety-third' 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 30th day of September, 1913.

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Grand Lodge of Missouri.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION.

'rhe following proposed amendment was submitted during the session, and under the law goes over until the next Annual Communication: ByW. Brothers Louis :Mollcr and J. II. Cranfill: To amend Sec. 2, Art. 3 of the Constitution by inserting after the word "Secretary" in .the fifth line of said section the following: "Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Deacons, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Stewards and Right Worshipful Grand Lecturer," so that the section when amended shall read: SEC. 2-Elective-Enumeration ot-'1'erm of. The most Worshipful Grand Master,. Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Wardens, Right 路Worshipful Grand Treasurer, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Deacons, Right 路Worshipful Senior and Junior Grand Stewards and Right Worshipful Grand l&cturer shall be elected annually, by ballot, at the stated Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and shall hold their offices, respectively, until their successors shall be duly elected and installed.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO .BY-LAWS.

The following amendments were submitted during the session, and under the law go over until the next Annual Communication: By R. W. Brother J. E. rrhompson: To amend Sec. 50, page 14, of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge by striking therefrom the words "until sufficient available means have been secured to complete the same," and sub8tituting therefor the following words, "without the consent and approval of the Grand Master," so that when said Sec. 50 is so amended it shall read as follows: . SEC. 50-Contract Debts. A Lodge shall not be permitted to contract depts for any purpose or to engage in enterprises for building halls without the consent and approval of the Grand Master.

By M. W. Brothers D. A. Jamison and Wm. A. Hall: To amend Sec. 200 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws by the insertion of the word 路'the" in lieu and in place of the letter "a" between the words "for the violation of" and the word "moral" in the third line of said section, and by the insertion of the word "or" in lieu of the word "and" between the words "moral" and "Masonic law" in the third line of said section, so that said section when so amended shall read as follows: SEC. 200.-0ffenses. 路A Mason may be proceeded against by trial, as hereinafter provided, for the violation of the Moral or Masonic law.

By R. W. Brothers Jos. 8. :Mclnt.yre and Thos. Ii'. Hurd: To amend Sec. 211, Art. XVIII, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws. Be it enacted that Art. 18 and Sec. 211 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri be altered by striking out in the fourth and fifth lines thereof the language "residing in the Jurisdiction," so that said section as amended shall read as follows: SEC. 211-'1'ime and Notice of Trial. When a charge is preferred the Master shall appoint the time of trial and shall cause the accused to be notified as hereinafter provided; he shall also cause all members of the Lodge to be notUled of the time of the trial.

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REPORT ON

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, 1912.

By DR. C. C. WOODS, ST. LOUIS, Mo.,

PROOEEDINGS REVIEWED. YEAR

Alabama ~ Alberta Arizona Arkansas California' ; .. : Connecticut ' Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois ......â&#x20AC;˘...... : Indiana Iowa : Kansas Kentucky Louisana : Maine Manitoba Maryland Massachusetts' lVIichigan : 1\~innesota

Mississippi M:ontana ; Nebraska Nevada .; New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico

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: 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8 1911 10 1911 '. : 12 1.911 14 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 "1.911 : '.' 19 1911 21 1911. 23 1911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 1911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31 1911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34 1911 36 1912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39 1912 '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42 1911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44 1912 ,.......................... 48 1911 ',' 51 1912............................... 52 1912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 54 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58 1912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 1912 65 1912 ' 67 1911 70 1911 7~, 1911 74 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77 1912 : 78 1911 ; 80 1911 83

YEAR

New South Wales 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85 New York 1912 8'7 North Carolina 1912 90 North Dakota 1911 92 Nova Scotia 1911 95 Ohio 1911 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 97 Oklahoma , .1912 100 Oregon , .1911 , .. '. , 102 Pennsylvania ' 1911 105 Prince 路Edward Island .,1911 108 Quebec 1911 : .110 Queensland : 1911 112 Rhode Island 1911 114 Saskatchewan , 1912 , , 115 Saskatchewan 1913 , , 118 Scotland 1911 ' 120 South Australia , 1911 121 South Carolina : 1911 123 South Dakota .,1911 125 Tasmania 1911 12G Tennessee 1912 128 Texas 1911 130 Utah ' 1912 133 Vermont 1912 13C Virginia 1912 138 Wa'shington 1911 141 Western Australia \ : . .,1911 , 144 West Virginia 1911 147 .Wisconsin 1911 ' 149 Wyoming 1911. ' 151 York G. L. Mexico 191: 60

STATIS,TICAL T'ABLE OF LODGES AND MIDMBERSHIP, WITH NET INCREASE IN THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE LATEST DAT'A OBTAINABLE. GRAND LODGE. Year. Alabama .. -................ _1911 Arizona -_ ......... ....... 1911 Arkansas ..... .... __ ............. ... 1911 California --_ .. 1911 Colorado 1911 Connecticut .......................... --. 1911 Delaware ..... _-_ .... -............. -....... 1911 District of Columbia....... ... 1911 !<'lorida ........................ __ ........... 1911 Georgia ....... _....... -.... -.......... __ .. _- 1911 Idaho ... _-_ .. _-_ ..................... _-_ ...... 1911 Illinois ..... _- ...... ............. _--- ....... 1911 Indiana •................ -.... 1911 Iowa -_ ............... _- .... __ ... 1911 Kansas ......... _-- ..... 191.2 Kentucky .............. __ .... _--_ .......... 1911 Louisiana ........ _-_ .. -... -............... 1912 Maine 1912 Maryland .... --- ... _- ..... 1912 Massach usetts ... - ........ -- ...... 1911 Michigan ................... __ ............. 1912 Minnesota .. -.-- .. -............ -.. _---_ ... 1912 Mississippi .................. _-_.- ........ 1912 Missouri ................ __ .................. 1911 Montana .- .................. -.......... 1911 Nebraska ......... __ ... ............... 1911 1911 Nevada --- ..................... __ .... ... New Hampshire ._ .. 1912 1~H2 New Jersey ........... -......... New Mexico ............. _--- ........... 1911 ... - .................. __ ... New York 1912 North Carolina 1912 North Dakota 1911 Ohio 1911 Oklahoma...... 1912 Oregon 1912 Pennsylvania 1911 . 191] Rhode Island 1911 South Carolina ... 1912 South Dakota -_ ... 1912 Tennessee 0-------Texas ........ -.. _----_ .......... -.......... _- 1911 Utah ...................................... -... 1912 Vermont .............. ... _-- .............. 1912 -Virginia ........... -............ 1912 \Vashington 1911 West Virginia ......... 1911 1912 Wisconsin \Vyoming 1911 -

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Number of Lodges. 535 20 552 345 U8 110 22 33 -209 618 58 800 546 520 402 567 214 203 114 243 421 253 357 618 84 253 25 79' 19] 37 808 410 101 524 420 127 485 37 239 134 452 833 17 103 321 17G 145 365 30 14,274

Net Increase. 1,058 102 361 2,161 606 520 93 106 627 28 403 5,801 2,669 1,598 1,809 1,375 662 564 750 2,165 2,688 763 784 1,877 508 621 90 122 1,7G1 208 4,999 633 427 3,332 574 4,343 347 601 801 787 3,163 205 308 1,061 1,273 806 812 85 57,437

Membership. 24,361 2,014 19,895 45,836 14,91'j 23,770 3,224 9,111 10,131 35,323 3,56~

108,068 60,168 45,997 37,305 37,356 14,547 29,345 14,431 60,844 68,396 26,543 18,731 53,218 6,465 18,507 1.771 10,480 34,853 2,799 173,7"13 21,479 8,006 82,833 11,410 100,765 7,811 13,772 9,701 25,589 53,190 1,984 13,443 22,843, 15,676 14,874 27,293 2,639 1,448,997

INTRODUOTION. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri:

The Masonic year last in review and now closing, with us, has been marked by general peae:e and almost unexampled prosperity. Scarcely a ripple has disturbed the calm surface of events and, almost without exception, in every latitude and longitude where our Great Institution has established itself there has been progress, generally satisfactory, sometimes phenomenal. By our count there are fortycnine Grand Lodges in the United States, since the consolidation of Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and, as nearly as we can ascertain, there are seventy-two scattered through other lands, the largest number being, of course, in the sphere of influence accorded to Great Britain and Germany. In the Orient, as also in Africa, we have for the most part little more than a name, although there are occasional incidents and discoveries which would seem to show that at some time in the past Freemasonry was recognized and honored even there, if indeed. this were not the land of its birth and beginning. Complete and satisfactory statistics cannot be secured in any way known to us and the approximation we offer is confessedly imperfect. Of the 121 Grand Lodges reported, the figures showing the strength of the order in Africa and Asia are not available, but doubtless the number of Freemasons, of any order or degree, is small considering the territory represented. For Great Britain, Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand we venture to suggest the following: . 1911. Lodges. Great Britain and Ireland...... 3,200 Europe (Rest of) 3,000 Canada 1,250 United States 14,500 Central America 200 South America 900 Australia and New Zealand..... 900 :MASONIC STATISTICS FOR

23,950

Members. 224,000 160,000 130,000 1,500,000 10,000 55,000 55,000 2,134,000

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Which clearly shows that our Order flourishes most where civilization is highest. And it is a compliment to us that of the 2,134,000 reported from these Grand Lodges, 1,500,000 belong to the UniteJ States-almost three-fourths of all! And if the growth of the past year were added the proportion would be larger. Among our Grand Lodges there is little of general interest. The Wa!';hington Memorial Association has been recognized by most Grand Lodges as worthy of support; while some have considered it tentatively, others have declined to encourage the idea, and yet others (a few) have wholly ignored it. We regret that the project was ever suggested by our Brethren, as we fully endorse the attitude of our Grand Lodge in declining to support it. A general Masonic Convention has been suggested and urged with the hope that there may. be secured in the united wisdom of our representative men, a solution of some problems that still perplex us, notably that of jurisdiction o"er rejected material, whether territorial, periodic or eternal. If such should be held and with no more satisfactory results than the past, it would be a repetition of the old minor drama-"Love's Labor Lost." MASONIC HOMES.

The matter of Homes for the aged, indigent and the children of deceased Masons is exciting more than usual interest and discussion. According to our best information, "in the United States twenty-three Grand Lodges have provided Homes; two expect to have them in the near future; eight have approved the plan of Homes, but. have deferred action; and sixteen have either rejected proposals to establish Homes or have taken no action on the subject." The expense of maintenance, per capita, is variously estimated, but the average under normal conditions seems to be something over $200, not counting the cost of the plant, nor the possible income from farms, shops, etc., which are in some cases connected with the Home. ~n some instances-one notably-there is decided, serious opposition; not merely on the score of expense, but more largely as a sentiment. In the "notable" case in question the Grand Master in his Address becomes 'caustic if not eloquent in his d(?nunciation of .the idea of such charities in general, and the Masonic Home in which helpless old people are "herded together" becomes to his soaring imagination a veritable Hades-in the orthodox sense ---;3. place of torment. He advises the careful investment of all funds for benevolences and that all charities dispensed from this

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or other sources be in the way of donations-the recipients remaining in their own homes or under the care of relatives. The Committee practically endorsed the suggestion. The Grand Lodge of Mississippi was greatly stirred over the "Jack Johnson" episode and the G'rand Master recommended the severing of relations with the Grand Lodge of Scotland for conferring tlie degrees on the negro prize fighter when he was not even a citizen of that Jurisdiction. The Committee, however, requested time and the matter was left in their hands to report to next Grand Lodge. Discussing the incident our good Brother Howard, Correspondent, in his report quotes the speech of the negro after the ceremony: "Well, Master, I want to speak to you and all of the boys from the bottom of mah heart. I'm real pleased to be heah and become a Mason under the auspices of such a fine Lodge, as it has been one of the ambitions of mah life to become a Mason, and this is the proudest day of mah existence. Mrs.' Johnson's father is a big Mason across the pond. He holds thirty-two degrees. Some day. I may do the same. God bless each and everyone of you, from the bottom of Jack Johnson's heart." 'Ve are glad the committee acted so prudently in deferring their report, as very soon afterwards the Grand Lodge of Scotland expressed itself with' proper dignity and firmness,. by suspending the offending Lodge (Forfar) at Dundee, until 1915, and also: suspending the 'Vors~ipful Master for two years. The action of Lodge and . Worshipful Master was wholly un masonic, disreputable and without justification. In conclusion we may say that Missouri has been treated with great consideration by almost every Correspondent. Some did not receive our' Proceedings and some路 Grand Lodges have no Correspondent, or at least no. regular review of the reports from other Grand Lodges. Fraternally submitted, C. C. WOODS, Chairman.

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ALABAMA. 1911. LAWRENCE H. LEE, GEO.

BEAUCHAMP, G.

WM. Y.

TITCOMB.

Lodges, 535.

1912.. A. GREENE, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 24,361.

DANIEL

Gain, 1,058. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Alabama for 1911 A. D. introduced by the record of two Special Communications, both of which were held in honor of distinguished Masons of that Jurisdiction who had passed away. The volume is most worthy in arrangements and mechanical make-up, reflecting credit on the Grand Secretary and Correspondent as well as the publisher. It contains 525 pages, 248 of which contain the excellent Report on Correspondence by our good Brother Wm. Y. Titcomb, who we regret to learn was unable on account of illness to" complete the work. He gives five pages to Missouri, with no unkind criticism, but the reverse. He mentions our error in putting Alabama in the list of those Grand Lodges claiming "Perpetual Jurisdiction," as their claim is for three years only. But we respectfully suggest that a "three years' limit" is, in principle, equally repugnant to o~r impression of justice. As we understand it, those Grand Lodges which claim "Perpetual Jurisdiction," allow their Subordinate Lodges to vote on rejected material at the end of one year, yet they refuse this pr~vilege to all others; so with those claiming three or two years. We oppose it and believe it will yet be yielded by every Grand Jurisdiction." However--? a~e

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

Held December 5 and 6, ~911. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Alabama and its Masonic Jurisdiction, commenced its Ninety-first Annual Communication at the Masonic Temple in the City of Montgomery, on the afternoon of Tuesday, at 3 o'clock, on the fifth day of December, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911. The Grand Lodge. was opened in ample form in the presence of many Past Grand Officers and visitors as also the Representatives of 433 Lodges, all of whom are named and located at length. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is a most excellent paper in-

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dicating a high order of mind and heart. Some of the sentiment is so exquisite and apropos that we cannot refrain from quoting:

trust that the year has brought you that which you desired and deserved and that each of us find ourselves here today with open minds, and hearts ready to dedare that the glad old world is forever new peopled with goodly creatures, who were the wander of all our yesterdays, the wonder of today, and shall be the wonder Clf all our bright, promising tomorrows. They bid us good dawn, good gloamin?; and good night. They greet u's on our ways and !lwell in the mansions of our dreams. They are with us to face the day and to face the starry hours. They call us when we set out up an our journeys, call us at the resting places, call us down the sunset ways at eventide when tht'l day is far spEnt. They cheer us while we feast, and gladden us while we toil. They strengthen us when we falter, and acclaim us when we are exultant in victory. They change our defeats into triumphs, and when our banners would trail: crown us with the bays of the brave. They give us peace with the magic touch that drives pain to rest, and when hope tarries, they give it speed. They are the promise of our love and the fulfillment of our faith. They chase unrest beyond the whisper of an echa, and hold to our eager lips the chalice of joy. They wait for us, long for us, love for us, and around every bend in the road of life, they corne trooping to give us glad greeting. They kneel with us in blessed orisons .of prayer, and when our prayers are done, give us the benediction of their smiles. To Masons all these things are something. more than a name; something more than a charm that lulls to sleep, for, considered only as an Institution, Masonry may be said to be a voluntary association of individuals for mutual benefit and mutual improvement, governed by laws, customs and obligations, self imposed, to secure justice, fraternity, mutual happiness, and the just government and perpetuity of the Institution itself. In other words, we represent an ideal republic where mutual obligation, mutual interest and mutual service secure Fraternity and the greatest goad to the whole.

DISPENSATIONS FOR NEW LODGES.

During the year Dispensations were granted for the formation of thirteen new Lodges, and seven Lodges were authorized to continue work until the Grand Lodge, some -of their Charters having been destroyed by fire and others not having held regular meetings for more than six months. Also Dispensations for .various minor reasons incidental to Masonry. Ten corner-stones were laid with Masonic honors; all except two by the Grand Master. The Grand Master reports eight路 Decisions, all of them seemingly in harmony with the General or Common Law of Freemasonry.

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MASONIC ROME.

The Committee reported that to date the sum of $78,150.08 had been received and $51,940.05 expended in erecting the Administration Building; that some $25,000.00 would be needed to complete and equip fully. Other buildings are included in the general plans, but the Committee wisely refrained from any further expense at present than ~an'anted by the condition of the treasury. Plans were formulated for the management of the Home, which will soon be opened for the reception of those for whom it was erected.

路ALBERTA. 1910. .J. DR.

1911.

G. M. G. MACDONALD, G. S. DUNLOP,

G. H. HOGHIN. Lodges, 62.

THi)s. McNABB, G: S.

Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 3,823. Gain, 854.

SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Sixth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodg~ of Alberta, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, was opened in the Masonic Hall at the Town of Banff, Province of Alberta, on Wednesday, May 31st, A. D. 1911, A. L'-5911, at the hour of 10 o'Clock a. m., Grand Master J. J. Dunlop presiding. After the usual ceremonies a committee from Cascade Lodge, of the City of Banff, was introduced and formally welcomed the Grand Lodge to Canada's National Parl{, and placed before it a programme of entertainment, with special provisions. for the care and amusement of the ladies with the party. The M. 'V. Grand Master thanked the Brethren for their thoughtful attention in giving the members of Grand Lodge and their ladies such a bountiful programme of interest and amusement. The Address of the Grand Master is very brief, but quite interesting. We give herewith extracts: BRETHREN : \

I extend to you each and everyone a cordial and fraternal greeting to this our Sixth Annual Communication. Here, surrounded by the cloud-capped pea~s of the everlasting hills, ann

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amid tbe beautiful scenery of our great National Park, wbat more fitting place for us, as Freemas::ms, to meet and join in tbanksgiving to tbe Great Architect of tbe Universe, wbo bas distributed to us His gifts witb sucb a lavish hand; to thank Him for the measure of health and strength which enables us to meet here today; faT the bountiful barvest whicb He ,bas vouchsafed to the greater portion of the Province, and for the prosperity of all our broad, beloved land, the evidence of which is as an open book. Wben I assumed the duties of the high office to which you -elected me, 1 firmly resolved to give to the high position the best I had, I had resolved to visit every Lodge in the Jurisdiction, and to give you a full account of my stewardship, but an all-wise Providence had the plans prepared along other lines. He saw fit to take me from my official duties and lay me aside on a bed of sickness so that the time I had set apart for finishing up my work was spent in a sick room, and in such a physical condition as to totally unfit me for work of any kind, so that at the end of my term I find I have a week's work for a single day, but I am thankful that He has seen fit to restore me to f~ir health and trust He will continue His blessing until I am fully recovered.

Notwithstanding his serious' and protracted illness the Grand Master visited every Lodge except four. The grim reaper Death is ever on his ceaseless round; in our Sister Jurisdictions we note the death of a Grand Master, twenty Past Grand Masters, two Deputy Grand Masters and three Grand Secretaries; in our own Juri~diction fifteen have passed to the Great Beyond from whence, spiritualists, mediums, and psychology to the contrary notwithstanding, not even an echo has been wafted to this side of the divide, and those who sorrow will "sigh for the touch of the vanished hand, for the sound of the voice that is still"-and while we devote a page to the memory of those who have passed away, let -it ever remind us that it is only a question of time when our names shall appear on that page. Then let us so live that when the call comes to us we may be ready to appear before Him and return an account of all our acts. 'fhe growth in numbers in membership has been, during the past year, something wonderful, as you will see by the Grand Secretary's report-an increase of about 33 113 per cent. Is this a healthy growth? If it is we are certainly to be congratulated.

Five Lodges were duly set to work under Charter and Dispensa路. tions were granted for nine new Lodges which were duly instituted. The Grand Treasurer reported total receipts for the year at $6,089.51; disbursements, $3,746.78; leaving balance of $2,342.73 to the路 credit of the Grand Lodge. Also the Grand Lodge received contributions to the Alberta Masonic Home and School Fund, from Lodges and individuals, during the year amounting to $1,329.60 which, added to the funds in hand, aggregates $4,989.49.

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REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

On this subject the following was adopted: RI~PORT

OF COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE.

To THE W. M. THE GRAND LODGE OF ALBEHTA) A. F. & A. M., G.Il.A. Your Committee beg to report that our relations with Foreign Jurisdictiolls continue to be of a friendly and most harmonious character. No correspolldence from Foreign Jurisdictions bas beEln submitted to your Committee for its conBideration. Fifty-seven reports of the Proceedings of Foreign Grand Lodges have been received and your Committee regret!' to state that the system tried for some years past of having a Committee review these sometimes voluminous documents bas not proved satisfactory, only fourteen reviews having been prepared out of the whole number. Your Committee respectfully beg to recommend that the work of reviewing the Proceedings of Foreign Grand Lodges be entrusted to one individual, leaving correspondence from Foreign Jurisdictions in the hands of the Committee as heretofore. G. H. HOGBIN, for Chairman. W. G. LOWRY, S. Y. TAYLOR.

Nothing further appears.

ARIZONA. 1911. HENRY

GEO.

MORGAN,

ROSKRUGE,

1912. G. M. G. S.

BAHRY

DRACHMAN,

G. M.

Re-elected. Members, 2,014.

Lodges, 20. Gain, 102.

The kindly, pleasant face of M. W. Henry A. Morgan, the passJng Grand Master, greets us as we open the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arizona, for the year 1911-12, and we congratulate our Brethren of that Jurisdiction on the possession of .such cl;1aracters among them as his picture indicates. After all, the American-born Anglo-Saxon ranks high in the scale in every way. A Special Grand Communication was held in the hall of Safford Lodge, Wednesday, June 1( 1911, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to R.. W. Thomas Stanford Bunch, Deputy Grand Master; M. W. Henry A. Morgan, G. M., presiding.

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THIRTIETH ANNUAL COMMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona commenced its Tbirtieth Annual Communication at the Masonic Hall in the City of Prescott, on Tuesday, the thirteenth day of February, A. D. 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m. Besides the Grand and several Past Grand Officers and visitors the Representatives of each of the twenty Lodges were found present and the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. After some further preliminaries the M. W. Grand Master then read his Annual Address to the Grand Lodge, which begins as follows: Hn;thren of the Most lVol'shiPful Gmnd Lodge of Arizona:

As your presiding officer, it gives me a distinguished pleasure to greet you as we gather for this our Thirteenth Annual Communication. While we are assembled around our Sacred Altar as Representatives and Grand Lodge Officers of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona may we indeed realize that, "Like warp and woof our destinies Are woven fast, Linked in sympathy like the keys Of an organ vast." I n this spirit of closest unity I. bid you welcome to our Annual Session, and as we work another space in the annals of our history let us pause with bowed heads in recognition of the care of our Supreme Grand Master during this period of time and with grateful hearts render thanks to Him for the lessons it has brought into our~ lives. Siuce our last meeting held in Tucson, great and momentous events have transpired within our boundaries and beyond our borders. The section wherein we labor has been advanced to Statehood, while in our sister Republic revolution and bloodshed have stirred the people. All of these happenings give a greater field for the teachings of our Order. The enlargement of our population following the rights of Statehood will increase our ranks in Arizona while路 the tragedies being enacted across the line give those of our Craft working there opportunity for instilling our principles of Brot~erly Love and Relief.

The Address is brief and altogether technical, bringing forward all the 'principal acts and incidents of his administration. He gives a long list of Fraternal dead, recites various Appointments, states one Decision to the effect that a hall may be rented for Lodge purposes over a room occupied by a club in which there is a buffet, and gives an extended correspondence with the Secretaries of the Washington Memorial Associl,ttion touching the aim and condition of that Body. Nothing except of local interest appears.

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REPORT OF GRAKD SECRETARY.

This, like the Address. of the Grand Master, is brief, but most satisfactory. He evidently is a man of affairs and his promptness secures the like quality in others. Such men are indispensable to the success of an Order. He says incidentally: RETURNS 01" SUBORDINATES.

The Returns came to this office correctly and neatly made out, reflecting great credit upon the Subordinate Secretaries as well as giving great satisfaction to the Grand Secretary. Thanks, Brother S,ecretaries, CORRESPONDENCE.

A Committee on Foreign Correspondence was appointed and some matters referred to it, but there is no report and no further reference thereto.

ARKANSAS. 1912.

1911-. F. G. LINDSAY, G.

FAY HEMPSTEAD, G.

T. BLACK. Lodges, 552.

GEORGE

MARK

OLNEY, G.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 19,895.

Gain, 361. The Proceedings of, the Grand Lodge of Arkansas are presented in neat and attractive form by the Grand Secretary who is so often complimented on his good work that it now scarcely stirs a ripple on the surface of his consciousness. The smiling face of the incoming Grand Master, W. Bro. Olney, makes a handsome frontispiece. Sev~ral Emergent Grand Communications are reported in form, all being for the purpose of laying corner-stones for puhlic buildings. SEVENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The M. W. Grand Lodge of F. & A. Masons of the State of Arkansas met at its Seventieth Annual Communication in Gtand Lodge hall in the Masonic Temple in the City of Little Rock, on Tuesday, the 21st day of November, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, the same being the third Tuesday o'f November, at the hour of 10 o'clock of said day, and was opened in Ample Form, M. W. Brother F. G. Lindsay, Grand Master, presiding. There were present, besides

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Grand and Past Grand Officers and visitors, the Representatives of 463 ,Lodges out of the 552 on the register of Grand Lodge. Upon the Grand Lodge being duly opened, a roll of the names of deceased Past Grand Masters of this Grand .Jurisdiction was called by the Grand Secretary. At the conclusion the Craft was called up and the Funeral Honors were given in memory of these eminent and beloved Brethren.

A very proper and worthy recognition this, but we think it might have been extended to include all the Brethren who had passed away. Not, of course, that it was possible-or proper, if possibleto call the names of all, but merely to include all in some such tribute. This, however, is in no ~ense a criticism, since the vast majority of our Grand Lodge fail in respect to the honored dead even in the measure accorded in this case.' The Grand Master thus introduces the AN NUAL ADDRESS.

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BRETHHEN-Almighty God in His infinite wisdom and mercy has permitted us tp meet today in the Seventieth Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arkansas amid most pleasant and prosperous conditions. No calamity has befallen our proud State, for which we all should be profoundly thankful to an all-wise Providence. â&#x20AC;˘

He recites a long list of fraternal dead in that and other Grand Jurisdictions, after which he introduces the matter of DECISIONS.

One of the duties of the Grand Master is to render. decisions affecting the Masonic rights of the Brethren and Craft generally. It is the prlyiJege of every Mason when he is in doubt as to the Masonic law on what course should be followed by him, to seek light and advice from the Grand Master, and he should cheerfully respond to every appeal. This, I am glad to say, I have endeavored to do willingly. I have been called on to answer many questions and to give official opinions upon a great many matters that are plain and well settled by the edicts of this Grand Lodge. These questions I answered by referring them to the edicts covering the matter in controversy, and, Brethren, let me say right here in this connection, that you can save your Grand l\o1aster a great deal of time, worry and labor if you would take a little time and go to D. little trouble yourselves to investigate the edicts upon the question tIpon which the information is desired, and in so doing you will become more proficient and better infom1ed Masons.

Most of these seem .in accordance with ordinary usage. but two of them seem to us doubtful-at least in the light of the Common

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Law of Freemasonry: One is to the effect that six M~ster Masons and one Entered Apprentice can open a Lodge for examination and the E. A. retiring the six can open on the F. C. degree and confer that degree upon him, etc. This, may be according to standards, but we doubt it. Also it seems to us that the Decision that no work is legal on St. John's Day, should be modified by the provision "unless it happens to be on a regular Lodge date." We regret that this Grand Lodge holds to. the doctrine of five years' jurisdiction. To our mind,-merely ours, of course,-it is only a little less objectionable than to have it "perpetual." We note that California ignored this claim and conferred the degrees on one who had resided in that State only twelve months. This is liable to happen in any Grand Jurisdiction who hold to the one year rule, and it seems a perpetual menace to fraternal relations among our Grand Bodies. Three new Lodges, were instituted under happy auspices and many Dispensations for usual reasons were grapted, but we are glad to note that the Grand Master was sparing and prudent in this respect. l\fASONIC HOME.

The Home seems to be in excellent condition. Up to the end of the second year sixty children had been received, and four left or were dismissed, leaving 56 in the Home, which is located on a wellappointed farm. The children are not only instructed in the ordinary branches of education, but also in those things necessary to fit them for life in its ordinary meaning and employments. The finances seem in good condition, but we cannot approximate the cost per capita owing to the complications of the report. Jt is proposed to erect a Home for the widows and indigent and aged Masons as soon as possible. THE 1>:IASONIC TEMPLE.

The Temple makes a good showing in the Annual Report and we congratulate our Brethren on their wise and successful management of this institution which has so often proved an embarrassment if not a veritable "white elephant" in other Grand Jurisdictions. REPoRr ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This. is the finished work of our good Brother George T. Black, who shows himself a "Past Master" in this regard. His report cov-

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ers one hundred and forty-two pages in all, though, as he says, part of it is written by Brother S. C. Parish, another member of the Committee, who evidently wields a facile pen also. The Grand Correspondent is kind to Missouri, quoting at length from the Address of Grand Master and speaking kindly of the Committee on Correspondence. He accords us five and a half pages, an unusual distinction.

CALIFORNIA. ~912.

1911. G. M. G. K

DANA REID WELLER, JOHN WHICHER,

EDWARD H. HART.

Lodges, 343.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 45,836. Gain, 2,161. ALONzO J. MONROE,

The Proceedings of the M. W. Grand Lodge of California for the year ending October 12, 1911, constitute a volume of size and dignity 路of appearance. The volume is happily introduced by a fine portrait of M. W. Dana Reid Weller, the retiring Grand Master, also by a roster of officers for the ensuing year and the seal of the Grand Lodge. The Secretary has done good work in the preparation of the book. SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdiction of California commenced its Sixty-second Annual Communication at Golden Gate Hall in the City of San Fran路 cisco, on Tuesday, the 10th day of October, A. L. 5911, at 10 o'clock a. m., and was opened with the usual ceremonies in the presence of a large number of Brethren; after which the M. W. Grand Master presented his Annual Address, which is in the main merely a recital of his work during the year, not lacking, however, a touch of sentime~t showing the author to be awake to the higher sensibility of the soul. We give a brief extract:

Instead of indulging in vain regrets ,over the fact that our efforts have Dot always been crowned with success, we should be inspired by the hope that we and succeeding generations may profit by what we have learned, and

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that truth, eternal, shall eventually triumph and reign forever over the destiny of man. "1\or deem the irrevocable past As wholly wasted, wholly vain, If rising on its wreck at last To something nobler we attain." The present generation has witnessed the most marvelous advancement in the material knowledge of man that the world has ever known. Science has subjugated and made subservient that potent and unknown force which is the basic principle of so many of the inventions that have excit.ed the wonder and admiration of tha observers. Apd all this has been accomplished in utter ignorance of what it is or why )t exists路-only its laws have been discovered and put to practical use. Masonry possesses a subtle power and influence whi~h it exerts in the same mysterious way over those who study its laws and practice its precepts. Its origin and the reason for its existence, while inteY-estiI'lg, are less important than its practical application to the lives and characters of its novitiates. As the power and efficiency of electricty can be communicated only through certain agencies, so the potency of Masonry can be properly applied to certain characters. :i.Vlany good mcn have passed through the ceremony of initiation without benefit to themselves, and many bad meq have been made better through its lessons of truth and mora.J.ity. This fa.ct makes extremely difficult the路 task of determining the question as to the qualifications which a candidate should possess in order to constitute him good material for membership in the Lodge, and in consequence many mistakes have been made, and will continue. The problem confronts us, then, of eliminating. this undesirable element from the organization: and this is the most serious of our difficulties.

. He gives a long list of the fraternal dead of that and other Grand Jurisdictions, with tender reference to their worth. California has two Masonic Homes and, referring to the~e, he says briefly: Having implicit confidence in the ability and integrity of the Trustees of the Homes, I have deemed it the wiser course to allow them to pursue their own policy without interference, and the present condition warrants the assertion that the confidence was well founded. Several visits to each Home have shown conditions of absolute harmony and contentment among the residents, and an examination of their Reports will show that they have faithfully discharged their路 trust. From a state of路 skepticism caused by reports based upon inadequate information as to the efficacy and economy of Masonic Homes, I have. been converted to the firm belief that we have properly solved the problem of the care I)f our unfortunate Brethren, with justice to them and to ourselves.

The Grand Master reported only one Decision, also an unusual and. peculiar case, but states that his opinion only refers to the case in question and is not an expression of law.

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LODGE JURISDICTION.

Stating that considerable trouble has arisen over the "geograph路 ical" Jurisdiction of Lodges, he suggests that something is requisite in the nature of adjustment. He repudiates the "air line" method as belonging to a different age, and suggests that the Grand Lodge should "district" the Lodges not having concurrent Jurisdiction, reserving the power of changing to meet conditions, and the Grand Master, in issuing Dispensations, should be authorized to designate the boundaries of the territory of any new Lodge formed. We suggest, we trust with proper modesty, that every difficulty of this nature would disappear with a concurrent Jurisdiction covering the entire Grand Jurisdiction. Some other and minor evils might result, but all easy of adjustment. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is well written, covering some 153 pages. Missouri has honorable mention.

CONNECTICUT. 1912.

1911. B. CHAP:i\1AN, ,G. M. FRANK W. HAVENS, G. S. Also Committee. Lodges, 110. Gain, 520.

RANDOLPH

J1JSTIN HOLDEN,

G. M.

Re-elected. On Correspondence. Members, 23,770.

A handsome portrait of the passing Grand Master, Randolph B. Chapman, adorns the initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for 1912, and a detailed report of the work of five Emergent Grand Communications follows. Four of these were for the purpose of laying corner-stones and one for the funeral of M. W~ Samuel Bassett, P. G. M. THE ONE HUNDRED AND 'l'WENTY-FOUR'1'H ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Connecticut, A. F. & A., M., was held at Masonic Temple,路 in the City of Hartford, commencing

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January 17th, A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912, at 11 a. m., all the Grand Officers in their places, and many Past Grand Officers and visitors, besides a legal representation from the Lodges being present. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. ANNUAL ADDHESS.

From the Address of the Grand Master we excerpt a few items: We have had a prosperous year and harmony prevails throughout the jurisdiction. Our relations with other Grand Jurisdictions remain cordial and the future looks bright. While we have lost none of our Grand Officers by death, the Grim Reaper has invaded our ranks and it becomes us, before proceeding with the report of our official acts of the year, to pay a tribute to those who have passed away. Let us, thet'efore, rise and listen to a reading of the. roll of our honored dead.

ORDER OF THE EASTERN

STAR.

The good works of this Order are well known to us all and it is fitting that public expression of the appreciation of the Craft be given, The address of the Grand Matron, Mrs. Maize B. Clarke, on Grand Master's Day, was one of the most pleasing features of the day and was listened to with keen interest by all present. THE MASONIC

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FOUNDATION.

Vole are all proud of our Masonic Home and it is extremely gratifying to note a growing interest in it among the Craft, but I fear that comparatively few of us realize the time, thought, labor and sacrifice required of the Board of Managers. As an ex-officio member of the Board, I have attended the meetings, during my year in office: and have found that the business of the Charity Foundation is handled in a thoroug4 and comprehensive manner. T'he income provided by the system of taxatioE for the last two years has enabled the Board to accomplish much and I recommend that no material change be made in the levy for the coming year. Everything about the premises of the Home testifies to the efficiency of Superintendent John O. Rowland, and bis tact, smiling countenance, cheerful disposition and warm handclasp makes us feel tbat it is indeed our home.

The Grand Master reports a visit to the meeting of the Washington Memorial Association, and recommends that the Grand Lodge pay $100 toward the running expenses of the Association. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master reports only two Decisions, both of which are in accordance, as we think, with the "Common Law" of Free-

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masonry-the first of which we would emphasize, i. e., his condemnation of nominating in terms, or by implication, any candidate for a Masonic office. This is clearly contrary to the spirit of Freemasonry. There were many Dispensations asked and granted, all seemingly in accordance with Masonic law and usage. WAYS AND MEANS.

The Grand Lodge assessed a per capita tax of $1.25 on each member-90 cents to go to the' Charity Foundation (or Masonic Home) and 35 cents to the current expenses of Grand Lodge; exempted all members in good standing hav'ing paid dues for thirty years and requires 'a fee of $5.00 for every initiate and affiliate from Sister Jurisdictions, to be paid into the Charity Fund. REPOUT ON COHUESPONDENCE.

M.issouri is treated very ldndly by our good Brother Havens, whose work covers sixty pages, crowded full of interesting and instructive matter. In this, as well as the entire volume, .he shows himself a "Master Workman."

DELAWARE. 1911. G. LAYTON GRIER, G. M.. V. V. HARRISON, G. S. HARRY J. GUTHRIE. Lodges, 22.

1912. ENOCH MOORE, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Mcm bel'S, 3,224. Gain, 93.

Ol"E HUNDRED AND SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Sixth Annual Communication of the Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A.M., of Delaware was held in the Masonic Temple, City. of Wilmington, October 4th and 5th, 1911. The M. W. Grand Lodge was opened in due form by the 1\'1. W. Grand Master at 12 o'clock noon, with the Grand. Officers in their several stations and quorum of Representatives of Subordinate Lodges, besides Past Grand' Officers and visitors. The Address of the Grand Master is brief and businesslike, but modest withal and in that respect an example which might be cop- .

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ied with great profit by some among those who hold or may hold this high office. We have occasionally read utterances from some of our larger Grand Masters that fatigued us greatly. . The Grand Master regrets that he has not been able to give greater attention to the duties of the offices and "rejoices" to lay aside its burdens because he is assured it will be delivered into stronger hands. He declined to allow a Delaware Lodge to confer the Degrees upon an elected candidate from EI Reno Lodge, Okla., residing in Delaware, stating in answer to the Grand Master of Oklahoma, being that "there is no :tnethod by which a Lodge in this . Jurisdiction could determine the identity of the person mentioned," etc., etc. H this be accepted as legitimate it seems to us that a traveling letter or even a dimit could not be logically accepted in Delaware when offered by a Mason from another Jurisdiction. For his credentials may be forged or stolen from another! But doubtless the Grand Master had the power, so to rule, for that Jurisdiction. The Grand Master also reports that he had complained to the Grand Master of Pennsylvania t.hat one of the Pennsylvania Lodges had invad~d the Jurisdiction of Delaware by crossing the line to bury a member; further stating that he had received no answer. It seems to us a case like this with no circumstances of aggravation and in manifest emergency should pass unnoticed. The Grand Master of Maryland has our commendation-at least in this-that he states in an official document: I am one of those who do not believe it is a good thing to get inlo a controversy with a sister Grand Jurisdiction, and whenever a case has come up, unless there wc.:e cleal'ly land intentionally an invasion, I have always passed it by.

The Grand Master decides that a Lodge cannot receive the petition of a person having only one eye. This may be good Masonry in Delaware, but we think it not in accordance with the "Common Law" of Freemasonry, nor with the spirit of our Institution. Especially as there are many who see far more with one .eye than others with two! The Grand Master closes his Address with the following paragraphs, which we strongly commend: Men are known by their fruits; and our Fraternity is tested and judged The ideal is unattainable; 路yet there is no advance unless we rear our standards far aloft before us; and the more we achieve, the greater will be our opportunity to achieve. by the lives of all of those who are known as its members.

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And let us remember, finally, that Masonry does not consist in the mere repetition of the words of a Ritual, in the performance of mystic rites and the perfunctory observance of the ancient landmarks. These are only the means, but Masonry is that spirit which constantly seeks to exemplify those virtues which are impressed upon all Masons, from the youngest Entered Apprentice to your most exalted officers. Brethren, for all evidences of your confidence and support I thank you; and assure you that I am glad to relinquish the insignia of my office to other hands, assuring him whom you should choose as my suc路cessor my loyal and hearty support.

MASONIC HOME. The Masonic Home Committee reported, recommending that the Committee be incorporated as "The Masonic Home Corporation of Delaware," and that they be instructed to purchase or build a suitable Home so soon as it can be done with propriety. Also that a per capita tax of one dollar be assessed at once for this purpose, which was duly considered and determined by resolution to that effect. The CommIttee on Correspondence presents an excellent Report covering 204 pages, in which, however, Missouri does not appear, owing as we suppose to the fact that our Proceedings had not been received as the sessions of the two were close together in point of time.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1911. 1912. J. CLAUDE KEIPER, G. M. BEN .. W. MURCH, G. M. ARVJNE W. JOHNSTON, G. S. Re-elected. GEORGE W. BAIRD. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 33. Members, 9,111.路 Gain, 106.

M. W. J. Claude Keiper, Grand Master for 1911, introduces the Proceedings, if not with a smile "childlike and bland," yet with one indicative of the supreme satisfactiOli with which he contemplates the Grand Lodge over which he had the honor to preside. And it is indeed an honor worthy of the highest type of mil.l:ihood to be at the head of any Grand Lodge and especially of this. I~ is, at the same time one of the smallest and yet one of the greatest among all that dignify the roster of Grand .Jurisdictions. Several Special Grand Communications are reported in extemo/

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the most important of which was held October 18th for the purpose of laying the corner-stone for the Scottish Rite Temple. A great multitude attended the ceremonies, which were of a highly interesting character. . STATED COMMUNICATIONS.

The Stated Grand Communications were h~ld, as usual, in March, May and September, nothing being brought forward except the regular routine business. The fourth, which in that Jurisdiction is deemed the Annual Communication, was held December 20th and is introduced as THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNUAL C01\1:MUNICATION.

Besides the Grand and many Past Grand Officers and visitors there were a constitutional number of Lodges represented. The usual ceremonies marked the opening exercises. ANNUAL ADDRESS. BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LoDGE:

Under the guidance of our Supreme Grand Master, another year has been added to the period of the existence of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the District of Columbia, and we are again assembled in annual. communication. It becomes us to indulge in thoughtful and judicious retrospection, and, with this end in view, and following a long-established custom, I beg leave to present for your consideration a summary of the more important events which have engaged the attention of our Craft during the time of my incumbency of the office of Grand Master. The year which has just closed has been one fraught with great interest, characterized by remarkable activity, and marked by happenings so momentous as to be far beyond the ordinary and the usual. It is a matter of much rejoicing to me that I am able to say that in all its works our Fraternity has conducted itself and its affairs in such a manner and on such a high plane as cannot fail to redound to its credi~, -add to its reputation and increase its prestige at home and abroad.' With a reassuring faith born of the consciousness of having been steadfast in the performance of duty, we may well face the coming years with high hopes for the future,. strong in the encouragement of its promise, confident of the righteousness of our cause, and with an enduring gratitude for the beneficent care vouchsafed to us by Him who has been "our help in ages past," and who shall be "our hope in years to come."

The Address is a most worthy document evidencing a sincere regard on the part of the Grand Master for the dignity and responsibility of his position and duties connected therewith, and is a painstaking report of the various matters coming to his attention and demanding his direction. He grants few Dispensations and only for

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the most imperative reasons and his Decisions are limited in number likewise. As to this he compliments the intelligence of the several Masters of Lodges, in that they are so well acquainted with law and usage that few questions arise that are not settled without reference to the Grand Master. CORKER-STONES.

Touching the laying of corner-stones he speaks as follows: During the past year I received a request that the Grand Lodge lay the corner-stone of a church edifice, then in course of erection, provided it was "possible to have the ceremony without expense to the church." After an examination of such data as the records disclosed, and giving due consideration to the fact that there have been frequent instances in later years in which the services were performed gratuitously, I became convinced that a due regard for the interests of the Grand Lodge required a return to our former custom, and I advised the writer that the practice had been to' request the organ ization desiring the services of the Grand Lodge for the purpose stated to bear whatever expense that body incurred for carriages and music, approximately $50.00, and that, while thcre had been occasions on whkh this requirement had been waived, doubtless because of some special conditions or circumstances which were regarded as sufficicnt to warrant such action, I felt compelled to adhere to the practice stated. I recommend that the course followed in this case be adopted by the Grand Lodge for its future guidance in these matters and that it require the payment either of a fixed charge of $50.00 for the performance of the services or of the exact amount of the expenditures incurred by it, vesting the Grand Master with authority to remit the payment whenever in his opinion it would be for the benefit of Masonry to perform the service gratuitously.

Referring to this item the Committee on Grand Master's Report speak as follows: When one great body of Evangelical Christians, through perverted teachings, is inimical to the tenets of our Order, it seems to come with special force that when a request is made to lay the corner-stone of a structure within whose walls shall gather those who meet to worship God, our great Order should not let a question of money prevent us from adding to the holy character of such structure the hallowing influence that comes from the presence of our Craft in solemn procession assembled, testifying to the world in beautiful RitualS, all too seldomly used, the great and abiding principles of our time-honored Institution. Leaving the matter where it is, in the province of the Grand Master, we trust this Grand Lodge will not say that owing to the failure of a financial tender on the part of the org-anization seeking the service, this beautiful and impressive ceremony shall be denied, but leave subsequent Grand Masters free to act untrammeled by financial considerations.

Incidentally we remark that this Report is by far the best we

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have ever read from any Committee on Grand Master's Address. It is a "State Paper." SALUTATORY.

The Grand Master elect for 1912 made a brief but most worthy address on his Installation. FINANCIAL.

The finances of the Grand Lodge seem to be in good condition, although the amount consecrated to charity or benevolence is not路 growing as rapidly as the Brethren would like to have it. The Eastern Star Home reports its assets for property and funds as $40,365.15, with seventeen beneficiaries now in the Home. Expenses for year $3,720.61. The Home is a fine property with ample garden ground.. CORRESPON DEN CEo

The Report on Foreign Correspondence covers one hundred and forty-nine pages, reviewing the Proceedings of some. seventy-eight Grand Lodges.. Our good Brother Baird ~as "meat to eat that we know not of," that is, he gets more Proceedings than come to us, besides which his Grand Lodge recognizes some that we do not. His Report is one of the best and most carefully written we have seen and we can honestly pay tribute to his good work. He is kind to Missouri, giving us a page and a half, with no criticism. We note one slight error : that the amount collected from dues for Masonic Home was $64,878. This was the entire amount of Lodge dues and of this only three路fifths went to Masonic Home-$37,391.70.

F"LORIDA. 1911. ALBERT W. GILCHRIST, G. lVl. 'VILBER

WEBSTER, G.

B. WRIGHT. Lodges, 209.

SILAS

1912. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 10,131.

Gain, 627. A splendid picture of Grand Master Gilchrist appears on the initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Florida for 1912, and the volume is further introduced by the reports of two

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Special Grand Communications on December 1st, 1911, and January 4th, 1912, for the purpose of paying the last sad tribute to R. W. J. 路E. Watson, Grand Sword Bearer, and Wm. H. Jewell, Grand Orator, respectively. EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUKICATION.

The M. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdict!on of Florida, assembled in its Eighty-third Annual Communication in the City of Jacksonville at 11 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, January 16, A. L. 5912, A. D. 1912. A constitutional number of Grand Officers and Representatives of Particular Lodges being present, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the 1\'1. W. Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. THE AN NUAL ADDRESS.

With only a few words of introduction the Grand Master presents a long list of Fraternal dead from that and other 'Grand Jurisdictions, and proceeds at once to routine business of the Grand Lodge. LODGES CONSTITUTED AND CREATED.

T.he Grand Master announces that six Lodges duly chartered by the last Grand Lodge were duly constituted; in each case by the District Deputy of the particular District in which the Lodge was located acting as Special Deputy of the Grl'!-nd Master. He also announces the granting of Dispensations to form eight. new Lodges, giving location and number of applicant.s. CORNER-STONE~.

Dispensations were granted for the laying of corner-stones for five public buildings during the year; also for various miscellaneous purposes. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master, during the absence of the Grand Master from the State, made a number of Decisions, none, however, of great importance, although several indicate radical differences in the laws of that Grand Jurisdiction and those of Missouri.

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. THE WASHINGTOK MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.

The Grand Master reports the formation of the above Association, and his visit thereto at length, explaining purposes, etc., but without recommendation. This was referred to the Finance Committee and on motion its consideration was deferred to next year. The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be good. The Masonic Temple receives a goodly rental and doubtless its income will rapidly reduce the outstandil).g indebtedness. The Masonic Home Fund now aggregates something over $20,000. REPORT O:\' COHRESPONDENCE.

This report covers some 226 pages, constituting, in fact, more than half the voume. Many lengthy but pertinent quotations are given and altogether the report is well prepared. Missouri ha~ respectful consideration to the extent of three pages. Our good Brother Correspondent endeavors to inform us how a Subordinate Lodge can hold a meeting, legitimately, during the session of the Grand Lodge. Yet we still fail to understand it as a possibility, except for a funeral.

GEORGIA. 1912. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 35,323.

1911. GEO.

M. NAPIER, G. lVI.

W. A. WOLII-IIl\< G. S.

, A. Q. MOODY. Lodges, 618.

Gain, 28. ANNUAL CO;\'!i\:lUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Georgia was held in the City Auditorium, in the City of Macon, commencing at 10 o'clock a. TI1., Tuesday, October 31, A. L. 5911; was opened in Ample Form and with prayer by A. D. Echols, Grand Chaplain; M. W. Geo. M. Napier, G. M., in the Grand East. Twenty-five pages are occupied with a recital of the constituency of the Grand Lodge, including not only Grand and Past Grand Officers and Past Masters, but also the Representatives of the various Lodges. (All of which is good for the printer.)

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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

To lhe .Most WOl'shiPful G'rand Lodge of GeoTgia, A. F. & A. M.: My BELOVED BRETHREN-It is esteemed a great privilege, indeed, to make to you in Grand Lodge assembled a report of my acts and doings while intrusted with the discharge of the high official duties committed to me. Freemasonry in Georgia is today at high 路tide. The Great Order, like an eVer-flowing saa, with its tide rising, rising, goes forward in the broad sweep of its' swelling prosperity. We need to thank God, the Great Artificer, and to take courage; but, while pressing forward to the yet greater thing:" which lie before us, we should let our hearts be constrained to humility and take heed that we do not seek to grow too rapidly in numbers, The state of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction is worthy of commendation. Our membership is united in purpose, harmonious and prosperous. It is an exalted honor to preside over the splendid body of true men' and genuine Craftsmen who constitute the ~rand Lodge of Georgia.

Continuing, the Grand Master speaks in most commendatory and grateful terms of four Past Grand Masters to whom he is especially indebted for advice and assistance. The Grand Master gives a number of Decisions, all of which are of local application and interest; some of them based specifically on the laws and rulings of the Grand Lodge and thus possibly differing from our conclusion on the subjects indicated. We say possibly, not that we note anything to criticise adversely. VISITATION AND DISPENSATIONS.

The Grand Master recites a great number of visits to various Lodges as well as to Masonic functions of special interest, thereby indicating a large measure of zeal and a most Fraternal spirit. He granted many Dispensations for various purposes during the year. Most of these seem ordinary and legitimate, but some we fail to understand-with our knowledge of Maso~ic law and usage, for instance: In several cases he grants Dispensations to open a Lodge at an earlier hour than stated in By-Laws! Why not let the Lodge call a special meeting at any hour or moment, prior to the conventional hour, and merely differentiate the fact in the minutes, stating the change from special to regular at the 'proper place and time? Also, He grants Dispensations to "form in procession on Sunday," not specifying the purpose, in several cases. Was this for funeral service? If so, surely no Dispensation should be required. And in our humble opinion a Masonic Lodge should be opened for no other purpose on the Lord's Day.

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As to the Dispensations granted to confer degrees "out of time," many of the Grand Masters do this, but we gravely doubt its propriety. Certainly the occasions should be rare when it at all justified. NEW LODGES AND CORNER-STONES.

Eighteen new Lodges were constituted and many corner-stones were laid with Masonic ceremonies, which indicates the popularity of the Craft throughout the Grand Jurisdiction. We are somewhat surprised, however, that with a gain of eighteen Lodges, the gain in mem bers is reported at 28. MASONIC HOME.

The Masonic Home has 36 inmates; 28 children and 8 old people, only one of whom is a man. The Grand Master states that in hi~ opinion it would be better to confine the membership of the Home to one class alone-either old people or children. His argument (in part) is as follows: The average aged person, having attachments for the locality be or she has long lived in and for the friends and acquaintances long known, would be happier to remain with his or her own people. It costs us now $193 per capita to maintain each. inmate of the Home. The $16 per month, if properly expended for the benefit of the old Inmates, WOUld, as a rule, make them bappier in the home of some relative or friend. The room occupied by the aged people at the Home would accommodate more than twice as many children. By declining to take any more old people, and perhaps by allowing those there now the option of using the $16 per month for their support, we might quickly change to the single feature of a children's Home. Should this lodge undertake to contribute to the support of aged dependants outside the Home, it should require the recommending Lodge, as a rule, to contribute monthly the same amount allowed by the Grand Lodge, and to overlook the expenditure of the money.

The argument is not conclusive, but is certainly suggestive and worthy of consideration. The Grand Master concludes his Address with a stirring appeal to the patriotic spirit of the Fraternity, alluding in choice terms to many of the distinguished men of our Nation who have given their illustrious names to the roster of Freemasonry.

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HEPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report is in excellent form and well exhibits the skill 'as well as the genial spirit of our good Brother Moody. He deals kindly with Missouri and is generous to the Correspondent-for which we tender thanks. '

IDAHO. 1911. BYRON

THEOPHILUS GEO.

RANDALL,

1912. C. BOWMAN, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 3,568. Gain, 403.

M. G. S.

DEFENBACH, G.

E .. KNEPPER.

Lodges, 58.

FRA~K

The Pr.oceedings of the Grand Lodge of Idaho are happily introduced by a fine picture of the incom{ng Grand Master, M. W. Brother Frank C. Bo~man, and further with a detailed report of the work of two separate Special Grand Communications, after which comes the recital of the work of the FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

which convened in the Masonic Hall in Boise, Idaho, the 12th day of September, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, and was called to order by the Most Worshipful Byron S. Defenbach, Grand Master, at 10 o'clock a. m. Forty-five of the Chartered Lodges and five of those under Dispensation were represented, besides which there were a number of Past Grand Officers and visitors. After the usual ceremonies, the Grand Master delivered a most w0t:thy Address, from which we excerpt a paragraph: Brethren of the Grand Lodge:

li'orty-four years ago next December this Grand Lodge held its first Communication in the Masonic Lodge room in Idaho City, then the territorial capital. The time that has elapsed since that memorable meeting has not been long, viewed as a part of the history of Masonry, yet the changes that have taken place in the Jurisdiction of this Grand Body are perhaps greater than those that have occurred in any other Jurisdiction in the world ina similar period. From a Jurisdiction which then consisted of a few widely-separated communities, we have grown into an organization composed of 58 active Lodges

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with a membership of over 3,400 men. From a sparsely inhabited territory with huge areas of undiscovered prairie and vast vistas of pathless woods, we have bet:ome a magnific':mt commonwealth, our lands traversed in every direction with modern lines of transportation and communication and dotted with the homes of a numerous, intelligent, prosperous and happy people.

It is a great pleasure to know that the historic Lodge room in which Idaho Masonry had its birth, is still in existence and is bein~ used as of old for the propagatior. and dissemination of Masonic truths. Its walls are covered and its archives filled with the most illteresting relics of our early existence. Every care should' be tal,en to preserve these sacred mementoes. The jewels, handwrought from native materials, the pillars, carved from native woods, the hat the :i\'Iaster wore, and the very balances upon which the golden dues and fees were weighed, are precious memorials which should be guarded with the most jealous care.

. The Grand Master expres'ses Fraternal tenderness when he speaks of the former Masonic Brethren of that Jurisdiction. Two of these, Brother Jona's W. Brown, whom he terms the Nestor of Idaho Masonry, and Past Grand Master Sam B. Connelly "living in his ninetieth year in a miner's cabin up a placer gulch," he mentions by name, requesting the Grand Lodge to stand a moment in silent tribute to their worth. He also read a letter from Brother Connelly expressing his gratitude for a kindly letter from the Grand Master and incidentally stating that he was born in the town of Gallatin on the Cumberland River, 12 miles above Nashville, in the State of Tennessee, on the 3d day of September, 1822; was made a Master Mason in Fidelity Lodge in the State of Indiana in the year 1846. On the 3d day of September, 1911,-he passed the 89th mile-post. IE he lives to next March he will be 64 years old, a Master Mason. The Morgan excitement was running hot at the time he was made a Mason. This episode speaks well for the mind and heart of the Grand Master. Would that his example in remembering the old heroes of Masonry might inspire many to the same kindness. NEW LODGES.

Dispensations for three Lodges were granted during the year, and they were reported as regularly at work. The Grand Master reported many visitations to the Subordinate Lodges, together with various Dispensation appointments, etc., all in accordance with his duty and prerogative. As to his

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DECISIONS,

there are none, except on points which are generally well understood and accepted by many of the Grand Jurisdictions. He refers, however, to an extended correspondence of which he says: "1\-1 uch needless correspondence could be saved if questions were thoroughly debated on the floor of the Subordinate Lodge, and an effort made to find the law covering the subject under discussion." We endorse the suggestion as good. The Grand Master recommends that steps be taken looking to a more careful preservation of the relics, records, etc., now in the ownership and possession of Idaho Lodge No. 1. Also: That the number required in applying for Dispensations to form new Lodges be changed to twenty instead of ten. Also: That the charge for Dispensation. shall be $100 instead of $60. Also: That since many Jurisdictions require "documentary evidence" in the form of receipts for dues, certificates, etc., all members should be furnished with such documents free of charge. Also: That on or before the second Tuesday in September, 1912, all copies of every written or printed cypher keys in possession of any Subordinate路 Lodge be returned to the Grand 'Secretary that they may be destroyed; or in possession of the Grand Lodge. Although the Grand Master says: "Personally, I have little sympathy with the rather hysterical objections made to the Official Key by our worthy Brethren in other States. Conditions in our western Jurisdictions were so different from those existing in the older settled communities, our distances were so great, our Lodges so scattered, and our membership so cosmopolitan, that comparison with other portions of the world were not possible." CHARITY.

Some seventeen hundred dollars were distributed to indigent Masons, widows and orphans from the Orphan Fund, and a Committee was appointed to canvass the matter of establishing a Masonic Home in the near future. . REPORT ON., CORRESPOXDENCE.

This is from the worthy pen of W. Brother Geo. E. Knepper, covering one hundred and thirty-two pages in the Review of the Proceedings of seventy-two Grand Lodges, among whom Missouri has honorable consideration.

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34 ILLINOIS. 1911. ALBERT

ASHLEY,

ISAAC CUT'TER,

1912. D. DARRAH, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Corresponde,l;lCe. Members, 108,968. Gain, 5,801.

G. M. S.

OWEN SCOTT.

Lodges, 800.

DELMAR

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, for the year 1910-1911, constitute a bulky volume-some 520 pages, all told, but Illinois is a great State and its Masonry is proportioned in magniÂˇ tude-and character-to the territory occupied. The strong face of the passing Grand Ma-ster happily introduces the volume. AT, ITS SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL CO?IMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois met in Annual Communication in the City of Chicago, at Medinah Temple, on Tuesday, the lOth day of October, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, at 10 o'clock a. m., and 'was opened in Ample Form by the M. W. Grand Master, Albert B. ,Ashley. â&#x20AC;˘ The R. W. Grand Chaplain, Rev. W. W. Weedon, led the devotions. PRAYER.

Almighty God~ our Heavenly Father, who giveth us all things richly to enjoy; all around us we see evidences of Thy loving kindness; Thy sheltering wings have hovered over us during another year. We praise Thee with cheerful hearts for Thy manifold gifts unto us. We thank Thee for Thy Providence that permits u~ to meet and enjoy another annual session of this Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Let Thy blessing come upon everyone of us and upon the Craft everywhere; preside over our deliberations; may peace and unity prevail; and may the beautiful banner of true Fraternalism be carried by us wherever we go. Grant us Thy blessings, and Thy Holy Name shall have all the praise. Amen.

The Grand Master introduces his Address very pleasantly:

So far as I know peace with their 110,000 members. it doubtless will be to 'you. During my first year as certain Masters of lodges and

and, prosperity prevail among our 800 lodges This is a source of great satisfaction to me as

Grand Master it became necessary to discipline others for violation of our 'law. One year ago

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I reported many irregularities together with the penalties inflicted. Warning was given to others that they would be brought to account if they persisted in wrongdoing. I am convinced that the observance of- the law is the only sure way to insure harmony and good feeling among Lodges and Brethren. Wilful violations can not be excused without serious detriment to our Institution. The warning given one year ago had' a most salutary effect.

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The Grand Master regrets that the standard of proficiency among District Lecturers should have been lowered and ordered examinations before the Grand Examiner, as a prerequisite for certificate of proficiency. He recommends that this course be continued. He reports the constituting of ten Lodges during the year by duly appointed Brethren. He also reports having granted Dispensations for the formation of twenty new Lodges after careful examination into 'all the conditions, and also states his refusal to grant Dispensations in ot~er cases: I have refused to issue Dispensations in numerous cases where I thought they would either fail as a Lodge or injure surrounding Lodges more than it would benefit the new Lodge if instituted. I have refused in several instances to institute Lodges where it was intended to hold their meetings in buildings that were occupied in part by saloons. I believe that Masonry and the liquor traffic should be kept as tar apart as possible and that the two in no instance should occupy the same building. We cannot be too zealous in protecting the good name of Masonry.

'Would that all Grand Masters were equally careful of the honor of the Fraternity. CORNER-STONES AND DEDICATIONS.

The Grand Master reports the laying of many corner-stones, as also the dedication of many Masonic buildings, either in person or by proxy. Evidently the Craft is popular and prosperous in Illinois. j\IASONIC HOMES.

Illinois has two Masonic Homes-one at Sullivan for old people, having at last report 85 occupants, men and women. At LaGrange there has been an average number for the year of 75, the oldest 15, and the average age 9. Both Institutions are reported- in excellent condition, but the need of a Sanitarium is strongly ~rgued and doubtless one will be supplied in the near future. The cost of maintenance per capita is not given.

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Appendix. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is voluminous, but exceedingly well written. It covers some 233 pages. Missouri is treated most respectfully, yet there are suggestions of criticism here and there; for instance, the use of the word "recognized," in referring to the visit of Grand Master Hall to the Scottish Rite Cathedral, seems fq be considered by the Correspondent and some others as implying a sort of acknowledgment of Masonic character, etc., etc.; whereas, our Grand Master uses the term only to indicate that he was received with ceremonial and Fraternal courtesy. Also he gives the following: GREAT ON RECOGNITIOl\'.

The Missouri Grand Lodge has been easily "shown" in its relations witb bodies claiming to be Masonic. No less than fourteen of these which Illinois does not regard as regular are in Fraternal correspondence with Missouri. Many of them are in Latin countries where the prerequisites are loosely drawn. Our neighbor's liberality has led her into some complications.

Well, Missouri has "shown" herself to be liberal and we prefer to be mistaken occasionally rather than severely critical. The able Report is from the strong pen of W. Brother Owen Scott.

INDIANA. 1912.

1913~

W),1. H. SWIN'l'Z, G. M. CALVIN W. PRATHER. G. S.

F. GAY, G. M. Re-clected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 60,168.

DAl\'IEL C. McDONALD.

Lodges, 546.

ELMER

Gain, 2,669. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Indiana, comprised in a volume of some 430 pages, are presented in a most satisfactory form. In fact, no such volume has come to路 our hands, either in this or past years, more complete in every detail and more interesting for the mattE!rs set forth and the manner of presentation.. All honor to the Grand Secretary and his publisher. The incoming Grand Master is evidently a young man, as delineated in the protrait given on the frontispiece; yet his thoughtful, serious face indicate abundant capacity and poise for the great reo sponsibility of his office.

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A SOCIAL HOUR.

In accordance with usual custom, the Grand Lodge of Indiana introduced its exercise's May 28, 1912, at 9 a. m., with an hour given to social, intellectual and Fraternal interest, and the occasion was worthy of its purpose. Besides several delightful solos from two "elect" ladies, Mrs. Swintz and Mrs. Prather, wives of the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, two splendid and appropriate addresses were delivered-one of which was extempore and unwritten, and the other published-and so good we would be glad to copy it, but for our limited space. NINETY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge was opened at 10 a. m., May 28th, with usual ceremonies. Besides all Grand and many Past Grand OffiGers, there were present the Representatives of 533 of the 539 Chartered Lodges, with many visitors. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

M. W. David jackson and R. W. Henry B. Grant, respectively Grand Mast~r and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, were introduced and received with honors befitting their exalted station. After announcing various Standing and Special Committees the Grand Master presented his ANNUAL ADDRESS. I

Brethren Of the Grand Lodge: It is a pleasure, indeed, to greet you, and welcome you to the Ninetyfirst Annual Meeting of the Grand Lodge of Indiana at路 the close of a very successful and prosperous year. The reports of the officers and special committees will show a splendid condition numerically, financially and MasonicaHy.

This meeting of the Grand Lodge ()Ccurs at a time when we arc thinking of and making preparations to honor the living, and pay due respect to the memory of the dead, patriots, who offered their services, health and life to our country. Masonry teaches love of country, and many of the greatest of the defenders of the flag, men who in memory we crown with a halo, were members of the Masonic fraternity. It is therefore fitting for this Grand Lodge to show its respect and appreciation by rising, while our Worshipful Grand Chaplain asks the blessing of Almighty God upon the future course of our government.

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The Grand Master reports 856 deaths amop.g the Lodges of Indiana; no deaths among the Grand or Past Grand Officers, but many in our Jurisdictions. Besides the usual appointments, visitations and other matters of local interest or mere routine the Grand Master recommended "that the. anniversary of St. John the Baptist be designated as Masonic Memorial Day and that when June 24th falls on Sunday, the 23d of June shall be considered as ME;lmorial Day." And adds that "we owe it to our dead Brothers to respect their memory by decorating their graves and holding memorial services once a year." The Committee on Address, as also that on Fraternal Dead, made no reference to this recommendation. W ASHH,GTON l\IEl\:fORIALâ&#x20AC;˘

. Touching the Washington Memorial Association, the Committee appointed last year made the following conservative and, as we think, sensible report-in part: We recommend that no action be taken by this Grand Lodge incurring any financial obligation, until a definite plan for the proposed Memorial has been adopted frem which it will be manifest that the total expenditures incident to the project will come within such reasonable limitation as will enable the Masons of the several Grand Jurisdictions to respond to' all demands. without excessive burdens on any.

Which was adopted. WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' ~OME.

Brother Phillip Zoercher presented a re'80lution to the effect that, as a goodly sum had been secured for the creation of a Home and inasmuch as the Order of Eastern Star had really initiated the idea, that the Grand Lodge unite with that Order in the building and maintenance of such Home. The Committee, however, . repuJ diatedthe idea of a joint action in the matter and later it was brought out that with the funds in hand and an estate given for such a purpOEe some years since, something like $175,000 or more was in sight and could be utilized by the Grand Lodge. The matter will doubtless take shape by next year, and the idea will crystallize, we believe, in a Home worthy of this Grand Jurisdiction. MASONIC CONVENTION.

The Grand Master proposed that the Grand Lodge take the

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initiative in calling a Masonic Convention or General Grand Conference of Delegates from all the Grand Jurisdictions to consider matters of general interest to the Craft. The Committee reported, authorizing the Grap.d Master~elect to arrange for meeting if deemed practicable. FOREIGN

CORRESPOXDENCE.

Missouri is kindly noticed by Brother McDonald, who shows himself in this and former reports to be a: veritable Prince among Reviewers. May he long abide and when departing at last may his mantle fall on one equally worthy.

IOWA. 1912.

1911. G. M. R. PARVIN, G. S.

LEWIS BLOCK, NEWTON

CHARLES C. CLARK.

Lodges, 520.

WM.

HUTCHINSON,

G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 45,997.

Gain, 1,598. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa carne to us in splGndid form. The paper, illustrations, and the entire mechanical execution are of the best order, and as to the literary work and arrangement, those who have noted the fine taste and strong pens of our good Brothers N. R. Parvin, Grand Secretary, and C. C. Clark, Grand Correspondent, need not be assured that it is first class. In fact, we have not received a Masonic volume of this order so sightly and well arranged. SIXTY-XINTH ANNUAL COIVll\1UNICATION.

The Annual Communication for the year 1911 wag held in the Grand Opera House in the City of Burlington, Iowa, convening June eleventh. As seems to be the custom in this Jurisdiction, the opening exercises were preceded by a most interesting ceremony of welcome to the Grand Lodge, consisting of a procession with music and an Address of Welcome from Past Senior Grand Warden H. W. Hughes, who represented not only the Masons of Burlington,but the citizens as well. The Address was in excellent taste and spirit and the response by Grand Master Block was worthy of the occasion an4 of himself. We would be glad to quote from both. The music rendered by the "triple quartette," was received with enthusiastic approval. R. W. Brother C. C. Clark was in charge of the Reception.

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The audience, other than Masons, having retir,ed, the Grand Lodge was opene.d in Ample Form, Grand Master Block presiding. Besides the Grand and many Past Grand Officers and visitors, there were present the Representatives of 467 out of the 520 Lodges. From the Address, which is interesting throughout, we give some extracts, regretting that so worthy a deliverance may not be in reach of every Mason in its entirety, Brethren Of the Grand Lodge of Iowa:

Marching down the highway of the ages, proceeded by a herald prod aimIng truth to be a divine attribute and the foundatbn of every virtUE" their road lighted far before them by the gleaming torches of the liberal arts and sc:ienc€s, 'there has long been moving a mighty procession of mystic Brethren bearing onward the altar of the brotherhocd of man. From all climes and countries the great and good have gathend to travel with this shrine, singing songs of praise In many tongues .and offering up the Incense of pure and contrite hearts to the great God and Father of them all. In that' sacred presence, confining creeds have crumbled away and barriers of birth have been broken down so that Brother might grip the hand of Brother in joy unspeakable. Here we have ·seen"Great souls by instinct to each other turn, Demand alliance, and in friendship burn." Neither wealth nor place nor power have proven either right or recommendation for a place in these marching ranks. Yet never have they been closed to the admission of manly men, no matter from what walks of life they might come. To such a cry has ever been"Here's a welcome to all who will stand For the truth, the right, and the love; Not a soul on the earth shall be banned Whom the heavens will welcome above."

It is as soldiers in this mighty Masonic army, nay, as the colonels of its regiments and the capta ins of its companies, that I sal ute and welcome you this morning. For I believe I know something of the essential worth and dignity of· the Institution you are gathered here to represent and what your presence here really means. The clasp of your warm hands has been to me as the grasp of a friend and countryman among strangers in a foreign land. The pleasure of being with you has been great, beyond the power of words to tell. For in mingling among you I have felt as though surrounded by a great tide of brotherly love and friendship. I have seen It sparldlng in your eyes, kindling your beaming faces with kindly smiles, thrilling you through and through In the electric clasp of your hands. What a pleasure it has been to witness the meeting of strong men, to note the keen appreciation cherished by eaCh, of the nobility of the otherl;' character. You have made me to know what the poet meant when he said:

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"0, East is East., and West is West, and never the twain shall meet, Till Earth and Sky stand presently at God's great Judgment Seat; But. there is neither East nor West, Border, nor Breed, nor Birth, When two strong men stand face to face, though they' come from the ends of the earth."

We are glad now and then to greet such tender and beautiful sentiment, so fitly expressed. In this busy, money-delving age, the higher, nobler emotions find expreSSIOn far too infrequently. He notes in fitting language that during the year some 600 from that Jurisdiction have passed into the unseen, and on some of these caStS he dwells with loving remembrance. In this connection he ref8rs to the Burial Service now in use as being inadequate and unworthy, and suggests that it should be revtsed and amended in certam particulars. He had already made this suggestion to the Board of Custodians, and states that they have prepared a Burial Service which, in his judgment, will be accepted by the Grand Lodge. He rejoices in the prosperity and growth of the Order, but declined to cr€ate any new Lodges, as he says the State is "simply saturated with Lodges." DECISIONS. After deprecating the heavy advisory corre'spondence with which he has been taxed during the year-but without complaint, he announces several Decisions, generally referring to the law of that Jurisdiction-one of which strikes us as singuiar:. For instance, he decide'S that a non-affiliate applying to ·his local Lodge for admission, if rejected, may apply after six months to any Lodge whose Jurisdiction adjoins the one in which he resides. Now, in our Jurisdiction, a non-affiliate may apply to any Lodge in the State-or Grand Jurisdiction-and if rejected may apply again to the same or to any other Lodge at the next meeting! Two other Decisions refer to the liquor question; one is to the effect that it is not a Masonic offense to rent a building for a saloon, and the other that it ts not 3. Masonic offense to hold stock in a brewing corporation. We make no comment, but remember the old Latin motto-tacit per alium tacit per se, which very nearly applies in thi's case.

MASONIC CHARITY.

Iowa has no Home, nor organized charity of this character, and on this general subject the Grand Master says:

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MASONIC CHARITY.

The more experience I have with our Iowa idca of administering Masonic charity, the more satisfied I become with our present system. The Trustees of our Grand Lodge Charity Fund have certainly done most excellcnt and effective work during the past year. Under their most intelligent management and smoothly working organization our Grand Lodge has educated children, found employment for widows and orphans, kept up the intercst payments on mortgaged 11Omes, paid for business collcge scholarships, supplied food, clothing, and school books; has taken care of the sick in homes and hospitals, and has administered substantial relief in a very effective way without any publicity wilatever. It has done great work in helping the unfortunates to help themselves, and has administered aid to them without causing them to lose that personal pride and self-respect which are the strength and support of every true man and woman. Our deeds of charity have been qUietly done to those dependent upon us without tearing them away from their old home ties and the circle of their lifelong friends.

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The Grand Master refers to the Wa'shington Memorial Association, stating that 23 of the Grand Lodges of the United States have becvme members. He refers the matter to the Committee on Jurisprudence, but we find no reference to this in this Report. CORRESPO~DENCEo

We have already referred to the excellent work of Bro. Clark. His Report, covering 179 pages, is one of the highest order. He is courteous and kind to Missouri. Hi'S good words are appreciated by the Correspondent.

KANSAS. 1913.

1912. G. M. K. WILSON, G. S.

ALEX. A. SIIARP, ALBERT

W?If.. E.

HUTCIIINSON,

G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 37,305.

MATHEW M. MILLER.

Lodges, 402. Gain, 1,809. FI~'TY-SIXTH

ANNUAL COl\flVIUNICATION.

The M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas, convened in Annual Communication in Repre'Sentative Hall, in the City of Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday, the twenty-first day of February, A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912, at 9 o'clock a. m., and was opened in Ample Form by Grand Master Sharp in the Grand East. There was a total representation of 703 in the Grand Lodge. all of

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whom are named and located, occupying in the Record some fifteen pages. ADDRESS.

The Grand Master introduced his Annual Address as follows: BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LoDGE-The fifty-sixth year of our Grand Lodge is almost completed. What has been done during that year will be a matter of history when this Annual Communication shall have closed. You are assembled here today to receive from me an accounting for the year which is past; to approve or disapprove of what I have done; and to provide and legislate for the future. The all-bounteous' Author of Nature has been good and kind to us. While our official circle is unbroken, four elective Past Grand Officers and 487 other Brethren have been summoned by the grim messenger of death. He has also found' shining marks in many of our sister Jurisdictions, and distinguished Brethren therein have been called to their final reward.

He briefiy refers to distinguished dead and proceeds to speak of the general condition of the Craft in that Jurisdiction. GENERAL CONDITION.

'!'he growth and prosperity of our Lodges is shown in the Annual Reports for 1911. It has been very evenly distributed over the State. The increase of the year has been 2,554 by raising and 951 under other headings; our loss has been 1,696, of which 491 were occasioned by death, leaving a net gain of 1,809, and making a total membership of 37,305. For a number of years we have enjoyed a gain of about five per cent per annum, and it is only reasonable to suppose that this percentage will be maintained. NEW LODGES.

The Grand Master granted Dispensations for seven new Lodges during the year and for various other considerations and reasons, all in accordance with the law and usage of that Grand Lodge. WASHINGTON J\fEMORIAL ASSOCIATION.

He makes a lengthy, or careful, report of his visit to the meeting of this Association last year and commends its purpose, but suggests that it would be wiser for the Grand Lodge not to take membership therein nor assume any obligation connected with it. MASONIC OCCASIONS.

He reports various dedications, corner-stone layings and other occasions of the Order, indicating a live and healthful condition of the Craft. Also many visitations, official and social. He' reports several decision's, but all in accordance with the general law and spirit of Masonry. He refers to the Hot Springs Hospital Associa-

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tion, stating that permission has not been asked, or given, for the circulation of this appeal in the Grand Jurisdiction of Kansas. A CYPHER RITUAL.

He refer's to an edict issued last year against the purchase or use by any Lodge or individual Mason of any so-called Cypher Ritual, and that this was sent to all Lodges with notice, in red ink, that it ~hould be read before the Lodge and this duly certified to the Grand Secretary. He states that some 99路 Lodges, whose names he gives, have failed to obey the edict, and recommends: "That the foregoing Lodges be given until May 1, 1912, to make their Report to the Grand Secretary, and failing to do so that they be deemed in contempt, and that on May 2, 1912, the Grand Secretary send to the Grand Master a list Qf those Lodges then in default." MASONIC HOME.

He reports the entire receipts and expenditures of the Home from its inception as being $275,207.69, counting the balance of a few thousand dollars now in the treasury. The membership in the Home for 1911 was 80, about equally divided between adults and children, and the expenses $13,574.34. Thi's would indicate a per capita expense of about $170. A.ltogether the Proceedings constitute a handsome volume and the illustrations are excellent, but the want of an index makes it路 somewhat difficult to review without a good deal of patient 'examination. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is well written and Missouri is recognized inrkindly terms. It covers 193 pages.

KENTUCKY. 1911.

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B. BURNHAM, G. M. H. B. GRANT, G. S. Wl\{.. W. CLARK.

ROBERT

Lodges, 567.

G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. ' Members, 37,356. Gain, 1,373. DAVE JACKSON:

ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons, held its One Hundred and Eleventh Annual Communication in the Ma-

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sonic Temple, Louisville, (;pmmencing Tuesday, October 17, 1911, and was opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree at 10 o'clock a. m. Besides Grand and Past Grand Officers and visitors, there were a large number of Representatives from Subordinate Lodges, all of whom are reported by name and Jurisdiction. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Grand Master reported the year as better than the average, "in the growth of those essentials which go to strengthen the Order -numbers, finances and harmony." He reported having granted Dispensations for nine new Lodges during the year, as aI.sofor various items incident to the workings of the Lodges. SUSPENDED MASTERS.

At the last session of the Grand Lodge two Masters were reported and proved intoxicated and were duly suspended. Upon assurances of sincere penitence and by the urgent request of several Brethren, these were restored by the Grand Master, after ordering a serious reprimand by some discreet, member at the Altar of the Lodge. Later in the year another Master was suspended for continual drunkenness, but was afterward restored under the same conditions as in the former cases-with the added "order" that in case of failure to observe hi~ sacred promise and pledge of total ~bstinence 路the case must be reported at once to the Grand Master. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS.

The Grand Master wisely refuses to grant permi~sion in any case to admit those who are not able to conform to the requirements of the Fraternity literally in grips, steps, etc. Also he refused requests to confer Degrees out of time; to hold Masonic funerals over graves of Brethren buried some time before; also to e'lect Treasurer in place of one resigned or moved away, or, to elect Senior Warden one month before regular election for the manifest purpose of making him eligible to the East. 'l'HE RITUAL.

The Grand Master declares a condition as to the knowledge of correct ritualism among the Lodges which is surprising and to be regretted:

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"As it is, the work in many Lodges is scarcely recognizable. Books of all kinds and character are constantly present in the hands of Master Ma~ sons who are not competent to discriminate between what is right and what is spurious."

Discussing this unhappy situation the Grand Master asserts his conviction that "the basis ought to be a written work held by the Grand Secretary (one copy)." And that a School of Instruction' should be held every 'autumn by competent Craftsmen, etc., etc. We heartily endorse the School of Instruction idea, but seriously protest against any written work, code or cypher by which the secrets of Freemasonry might be unlawfully revealed! However-DECISIONS.

Question: Should a brother who appeals from the decision of his Lodge be required to pay for the transcript before the Secretary does the wo~k or give security for same? Answer: Ye's.

This may be in accord with the rulings and decisions of the . Grand Lodge of Kentucky, but we mildly doubt if it is in strict accord with the spirit of our Institution. The Brother may be disqualified to prepare this document himself and may be too poor to employ another who is competent. Question: Can a lodge ballot on a petition on Answer: Yes.

John's Day?

If the regular meeting of the Lodge is on St.John's Day, of course there is no objection to the above ruling, but otherwise we doubt whether this conclusion would be generally accepted. As we have learned from older and wiser Masons, St. John's Days are specifically to be accepted as times for Masonic occasions in the way of public installation, addresses, etc., etc., and not for the conferring of Degrees, or other regular Lodge work. But-"ETERNAL JURISDICTION."

A Kentucky Lodge conferred the Degrees upon a candidate who had resided two and a half years in its Jurisdiction, who had once been rejected by a Pennsylvania Lodge. Whereupon the Grand Master of Pennsylvania wrote an official communication to the Grand Master of Kentucky asserting the dogma of "Perpetual Jurisdiction" and fraternally requesting that some action be taken to prevent any further deception upon the Masons of Kentucky, etc.,

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etc. To all of which our Most Worshipful Brother Burnham "rises to explain" that no deception has been practiced as all the facts were related by the candidate who had fully established a residence in Kentucky, and unquestionably presented himself as "under the tongue of good report." Several strong but courteous letters were exchanged, during which, and closing the correspondence, Kentucky speaks thusly:

"The doctrine of 'Perpetual Jurisdiction' over rejected profane is not held in Kentucky, which has always maintained the doctrine, of territorial Juri:;diction, and accorded to other' Grand Lodges what it reserves to itselfthe right to pass upon the fitness of all candidates who have been bona fide residents of the State for the requisite time. The Grand Lod~e has never claimEd power to act outside of its own Jurisdiction, nor will it allow its own action to be controlled by any other body of Masons." In the event that Brother Shoemaker should attempt to visit a lodge in Pennsylvania, and be refused admission because of his having received the degrees in Kentucky pursuant to the written laws thereof, I should certainly feel that the sovereignty of this Grand Lodge was being improperly questioned and would be compelled to act accordingly.

All hail, Kentucky!

So mote it be!

Altogether Kentucky makes a fine showing in her. Masonic Home, general and special finances and continued growth. Certainly one of our' greatest Jurisdictions. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report is from the virile pen of our Most Worthy Brother, Wm. W. Clark, and is all that such Report should be. He is modest in the space occupied as well as in refraining from any undue exploitation of his personal opinions or prejudices. His notice of Missouri is altogether kind, for which "thanks." His slight and kindly protest against the position of Grand Master Hall touching the too :frequent remission of Lodge dues is, we think, based on a hasty and partial understanding of the idea intended by Grand Master Hall.

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Appendix. LOUISIANA. 1912.

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G. M. RICHARD LAMBERT,G. S. HERMAN C. DUNCAN. Lodges, 214.

JOHN

E. H.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 14,547.

THIBAUT,

ADDINGTON,

Gain, 662. From the initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge af Louisiana, the incomin1? Grand Master, E. H. Addington, looks out on the Masonic world with grave and serious mien as if already weighted with the burdens about to come upon him. And possibly the most interesting episode in the history of the Masonic year was the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the organization _of the Grand Lodge which took place February 5th in the Tulane Theatre. The exercises were elaborate and varied, the addresses, music, etc., being especially good. We would be glad to extract liberally, but space forbids. The banquet w~s a great occasion and the speakers felicitous. To the toast, "The Ladies," he responds happily, at first humorous, occasionallyIike Silas Wegg "dropping into poetry," thus: .

" 'Tis sweet to love; but oh, how bitter, To love a girl and then not git hero"

I have no doubt but what there are some, who, if married to a man, would make him indulge ill the language of the bachelor"Backward, turn backward, Time in your flight, Make me a bach again just for. tonight. Make it so that I may go home once more Without catching fits as I enter the door. Take from my IJeck the sad yoke that I wear, Oh, let me come home without losing my hair. The boys have invited me down to the club, But Time won't turn backward, and there's the rub:'

Later he becomes serious and sentimental: "Let us drink to the toast that never grows old, Though drunk through the years now covered with mold, At dinner and banquet and glowing camp-fire, By sweetheart and brother, by son and by sire, Sedately, intently. with love-flashing eye, To the very last drop, and the cup all dry; To btlauty and sweetness and virtue and worthThe finest, the fairest, the truest On earth; The surest, the purest-the tenderest, too; The kindest, the clearest, to me and to you:

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To sister, to mother, to daughter or wifeThe pleasure, the comfort, the tonic of life. Raise, raise each cup to the world's sweetest toast, And drain every drop to those we love mostThe ladies!" THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met for the Annual Communication February 5th, 1912, and was opened in Ample Form with a large attendance. After the usual ceremonies the Grand Master deliv~red his Address, which was a good paper, dealing chiefly with matters of local interest, yet touching subjects which affect the entire Fraternity, We give an extract: Free and Accepted Masons of Louisiana: It is with feelings of the deepest emotion that I welcome you, to this, the Centennial Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge' of Louisiana. Unite with me, my Brethren, in giving praise to Him who having blessed the feeble beginnings of Louisiana· Masonry sustained it with His powerful might aUd for His own purpose through all its trials and vicissitudes has fo::;tered and prospered it. Today, it stands before the world among the most enlightened, the most liberal and the most active of Masonic bodies in America.

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The history of the world is a record of the rising and disappearance, like bubbles on the water, and the sweeping from the earth, like the morning dew before the noonday sun, of hundreds of civilizations. It also records the unchanging, eternal, teachings of Masonry through all the mutations of Time. It witnesses its incesr::ant efforts towards the improvement of the social order, the intellectual development of Man, the warming of men's hearts to their fellow-men and what is more essentially its own-the inspiration of the universal world to the great princlpleli of human solidarity and fraternity.

After some matters of mere routine in the way of Dispensations, Decisions, Appointments and Visitations, all local in interest, he brings forward the fact that the last Grand Lodge appointed a Committee to canvass the Lodges for funds to erect a Masonic Home and that the amount so far realized is only some $500. He then discusses the matter at some length, clearly indicating that his judgment opposes the building of a Home-at least not at present. But hear him: HOME.

I plead guilty to having received no direct information of the result of the work performed by the Committee on Widows' and Orphans' Home, but

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I have ascertained that up to the last week in December tije sum of about $500 only had been turned over to the Grand Secretary as the contribution obtained by solicitation from the constituent Lodges in aid of this project. The Committee, if that is all they show, has met with no great encouragement, and the result seems t.o indicate in a material way that the plan of building a Home does not meet with the approvalcf the majority of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. I cannot but commend the disinclination of Louisiana Masons to inflict upon the distressed of our Masonic family the horror and路 humiliation of an Asylum. Those magnificent monuments of marble and stone hide behind tbelr walls the sepUlchral coldness of organized Charity. Were the truth told, the majority of Masonic Homes would be closed, for they are a burden wherever. established. The cost of maintenance is out of proportion to the results, ranging anywhere between $70 per capita in one Grand Jurisdiction to $1200 in Montana. In the latter Jurisdiction the Grand Lodge has built a Home at a cost of some $83,000; this Home contains eight inmates; and the per capita cost of their keeping is in excess of $1200. The Home Committee, says their Report, favors retrenchment! Advisedly. Would it not be preferable to have these unfortunate eight at home with their "folks" on a pension of one-quarter the amount given to the trustees in their behalf? A similar condition prevails in other Grand Jurisdictions, notably in that of Pennsylvania, which we are informed maintains a million dollar Home for relatively few beneficiaries. But, be that as it may, my Brethren, the material aspect of the question is only secondary. It matters not whether the per capita cost is one hundred or one thousand dollars; whether the Home costs a hundred thousand or a million. The foremost problem before us is the psychological one. The Home influence is destructive of parental affection; it Is destructive of self-assertiveness in after life; it Is annihilative of that independence which is the visible expression of manly character: it is humiliating from the very nature of the Charity which it offers.

Concluding the discussion he recommends that all funds in hand or accruing for this purpose be carefully invested and the proceeds used in donations to the needy, after the manner in vogue among most of the Foreign Jurisdictions, and this was recommended by the Committee and adopted with some modification. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This is from the pen of Brother Herman C. Duncan and is 'a worthy document. Missouri receives attention in one and one路half of the 125 pages occupied-most of which is used to give quotations from our Grand Master and Grand Orator.

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ELMER

SPOFFORD,

G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 29,345.

E. CHASE. Lodges, 203.

ALBRO

Gain, 564. N'INETY-THlHD ANNUAL COl\1NI1JNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State o'f Maine met in Annual Communication in Masonic Temple, Portland, Maine, May 7th, at 9 m. and was opened in Due Form, M. W. Ashley A. Smith, Grand Master, in the Grand East, and the Committee on Credentials reporting the. presence of 266 Delegates, representing 195 of the 203 Lodges, the Grand Lodge was opened in Due Form.

ANNUAL ADDRESS. BRETHREN OF 'rIlE GRAND LODGE-Centuries and generations come and go; the years wax and wane. Already the past Masonic year crumbles beneath QUI' feet, and we stand on the threshold of the new. We are met in this Ninety-third Annual Communication for various purposes-to register some record of the past, to consider the duties and privileges of the present, to legislate for the future and to exercise our Masonic franchise in choosing those Grand Officers for the coming year that shall have superintendence of the. Cr!lft. Such are the dutie3 that must chiefly concern us, but here, too, ample time is allotted in whkh to form new, and to strengthen old, Fraternal bonds. Cicero, the Homan orator, whose voice of eloquence echoed through the famous forum, said, in his last declining years, that life had taught him one supremest lesson-"How to make my enmities transient and my friendships eternal." This, too, is good Masonic teaching, and while in this Grand Lodge there may be little need for the first part of Cicero's counsel-it is a privilege of this Communication to obey the latter, and make our friendships eternal. . It is a season of the year when all nature is teeming with life and astir with growth. New life comes forth out of the seeming winter of death, and nature sings a song which we echo according as we, too, feel the pulsations of a new an::1 larger life. This season of Springtime has. a special significance for us of this Grand Lodge, because we, too, have left the old surroundings and are rejoicing in the new environment-these spacious halls of this New Temple. But this Annual Address must not be a Masonic oration, but a brief business document. ]t is a pleasant duty to report continued prosperity and peace throughout our Jurisdiction, with that steady and conservative numerical progress which shows the same scrupulom, care in the choice of our Masonic building material which has characterized former years. The tabulated Report of the Committee on Returns will show encouraging results. Our total membership at

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this Ninety-third Communication is 29,345, nearly a 2 per cent gain over last year.

The Address is in fine form; but reveals nothing portance if we except the celebration of the One Fiftieth Anniversary of Portland Lodge, at which the was present and delivered a much lauded address. closes in excellent spirit:

of路 special imHundred and Grand Master The Address

Every day strengthens this bond of essential brotherhood. T,he ancient prayer, '.'ThY kingdom come," is being answered by increased peace and goodwill, by daily l~bor for "God and home and native land," Though we cannot see the end of our Masonic labors, 路and though there are hours of disheartenment and seeming de'feat, still, may we trust on and hope (vel', in the" unveiling of Masonic light and truth: "For, with aching hands, and bleeding feet, We toil and heap, lay stone on stone, We bear the burden and the heat Of the long day, and wish 'twere done; Not till the hours of light return All we have built do we discern." REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Foreign Correspondence is from the goodly pen of our Worthy Brother Albro E. Chase, covering 107 pages, of which Missouri is accorded two without criticism or comment. He reviews 72 Grand Lodges, two of them for two years. His work is good.

MANITOBA. 1913.

1912. G. M. JAMES A. OVAS, G. S. Lodge'S, 72.,

G. M. Re-elected. Members, 5,967.

WM. CHAMBERS,

JOHN WEMYSS,

Gain, 348. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Thirty-seventh Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, was opened in the Masonic Temple, at the City of Winnepeg, Province of Manitoba, on Wednesday, June 12th, A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912, Grand Master John Wemyss in the Grand East. After the usual ceremonies, the Grand Master presented a brief address, only relating his work and experiences for the year.

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BRETHREN OF TIn; GRAND LODGE-The revolving year has once aga.ln brought us to the date of meeting of our Grand Lodge. To many of us who have been attending these meetings for more years than we sometimes realize, the date is one of the landmarks of the year-once again we meet old friends whose path we have perhaps not crossed in the intervening months, and I trust wllI each add with each recurring Grand Lodge Session to those whom we number among our friends. Familiar faces will doubtless be missed from the meeting, but it is with deeply grateful heart that I am able to say that during the past year the "grim Reaper whose name is Death" has dealt kindly with our Grand Lodge family.

It is with great pleasure that I am able, like my immediate predecessors, to assure'the Brethren that peace and harmony prevail not only throughout the entire Jurisdiction, but also in our relations with other Jurisdictions, and have prevailed during my entire term. No cloud as large as a man's hand mars the prospect for my successor. May the kindly and brotherly feeling which prevails not merely between individuals but also between Lodges' in this Jurisdiction long continue. That such will be the case I have but little doubt. Fraternal visits not merely between the city Lodges, but between Lodg~s in adjacent towns, are becoming more common, and over and above the educational value of such visits they are producing excellent results in fostering a more kindly feeling than sometimes prevails between the citizens of adjoining towns which are competitors for business, by bringing the Brethren of different Lodges into direCt personal contact.

The Grand Ma'ster was present at every District meeting and made a great number of visitations to individual Lodges besides. In his conclusion he well remarks: We are all proud of the antiquity of our Order. The fact that its ongm is lost in the mists of antiquity appeals to the human imagination in a way that nothing else can do. No tbinking Mason also can fail to be impressed witb the beauty and symbolism of our Ritual. At the same time none of us should ever lose sight of tbe faCt that its mere antiquity is not any adequate reason for its continuance-that Masonry must, if it is going to continue to prosper, justify its existence in the present, and also that the Ritual is merely a means to an end and not an end in itself. Upon us devolves this responsi. blllty just as our predecessors were responsible for the conduct of the Craft in the years that are gone, and as our successors must assume the same responsibility when our day's work is done. I Masonry, in order to continue to justify its existence, must serve some distinctly useful PlJrpose both to its members and to the world at large. None of us individually can accomplish, very much, but the aggregate result of many individual efforts is enormous. Sometimes, 110 doubt, we are oppressed by the knowledge of how small a part each of us can do, but whatever may be our spbere in Ilfe, our educational equipment or mental capacity" each of us, if he be true to himself and .the obligations he has taken, true to his fellow Masons, true to the Grand old Craft of which we are members, must do his share. Every Mason should feel that he is personally responsible for the honor and dignity of the Craft. The worst enemies of Masonry are not those outside its pale who sneer at and decry the Craft, but its own members who in the life and conversation do not attempt to carry out its principles. A

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Mason may be letter-perfect in his Ritual, regular in his attendance at Lodge, but if out::ide the Lodge room his conduct is actuated only by selfishness, if he be unscrupulous in his business transactions, or obscene and profane in his conversation, he is a stumbling stone in the way of very many of his Brethren and a very potent argument against Masonry.

This brave little Grand Lodge seems to be in excellelft condition financially, and, while it has no Masonic Home, its charities are not stint~d. As is the cU'stom with most of the Foreign and Provincial Grand Lodges, its benevolences are distributed in the way of donations through the various Lodges. CORRESPONDENCE.

M. W. Charles M. Bell is appointed Chairman 'of Committee on Foreign Correspondence, but there is no report and no further allusion to the matter.

MARYLAND. 1912. Re-elected. GEO. COOK, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Members, 14,431.

1911. THOS

Vol. M.

SHRYOCK, ISAAC,

G. M. S.

T. SCHULTZE.

Lodges, 114. Gain, 750."

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodg-e of Maryland for 1911 cover 437 pag-es, 142 of which are well used by W. Brother Schultze as Grand Correspondent. SPECIAL GRAND COl\JMUKICATIOKS.

Four Special Grand Communications were held during- the year, viz.: January 6th, 1911, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to R. W. Wm. M. Isaac, Grand Secretary, who died Jan路 uary 4th, 1911. January 16th, 1911, for the purpose of paying- the last tribute of respect to the memory of W. Brother F. C. Latrobe, a member of the Grand Lodge and ex-Mayor of Baltimore. November 8th, 1911, for the purpose of paying- Fraternal respect to W. Brother James Rawlings Brewer, who departed this life on November 6th, 1911. June 6th, 1911, for the purpose of laying corner-stone for

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Masonic Temple at Cumberland, Maryland, on the site of old Fort Cumberland. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This was held May 9th, Thos. J. Shryock, Grand Master, presiding, and was altogether technical in character, only the ordina~y routine work being recognized, except that the Grand Master paid a most worthy tribute to the lamented Grand Secretary, who had died since the last Annual Meeting. From this we quote a passage: A man of strong convictions and determined will, he was firm in the maintenance of what he believed to b03 right, and intolerant of what W<iS in his opinion against the interests of th~ public or of the order, Whilst firm in his convictions he was not embittered by them and with his attractive and lovable nature he made many friends who will cherish his memory during their lives, As a Mason, his pure and simple life, manly and upright character were the highest testimonial to the value of the moral and ethical principles which its veneratle Institutions incukate. . Devoted to those Institutions and well versed in the traditions and usages of the Fraternity, his valu,able and inst.ructive counsel was ever at the service of his Brethren, It has been said that of the dead nothing but good should be spoken, but of him it ma)' indeed be said with truth that nothing but good can be spoken. His life will long be an inspiration to Masons who knew him to observe the tenets of the Order, and his memory will be revered as long at least as the Lodge he served so well remains. Long will those who knew him in the later rears of his life remember with affection, "The good gray head that all men knew, Oh iron nerve to true occasion true; Oh fallen at length that tower of strength, That stood four square to every wind that blew,"

The Grand Master also announced the appointment of Brother George Cook, Assistant Grand Secretary, as Grand Secretary until the next Annual Communication. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Maryland met for the One Hllnd:f-ed: and Twenty-fifth Annual Communication in the Masonic Templ~;)3~lti颅 more, and was opened with the usual ceremonies, i. e" usual with this Grand Lodge. The Address of the Grand Ma.ster was almost entirely occupied with a tribute to the memory of 'Worshipful Brother James Rawlings Brewer, although he interject's,' or adds at the dose, a sta.t路em~nt worthy to be reprinted.

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The Fraternity throughout the State is in prosperous condition in every respect. which is· evldenc€d by the fact that every Lodge holding its charter from our Grand Lodge has made its returns to the Grand Secretary. paid its dues and is represented here tonight. .

The Committee on Museum reported, and on motion it was ordered that the address of M. W. Brother John M. Carter, titled, "Maryland Masons in the Revolution," be printed in the Proceedings, From thi"s valuable document we quote at length, believing the interest of the extract justifies the space occupied. General Washington's death occurred at Mount Vernon, Saturday, December 14, 1799. Tbe Intelllgence did not reach Baltimore until Tuesday following when arrangements were at once made for an Emergent Communication of the Grand Ludge. On Wednesday, 18th, the day of funeral under the auspices of Alexandria Lodge No. 22, accompanied by Brooke Lodge No. 47 and Fed<!ral Lodge No. 15 of Washington the Grand Lodge of Maryland met in Baltimore and Resolved. "That a tribute of the highest respect in their power to evince should be paid to the memory of their deceased Brother, General Washington." For this purpose it was determined that a procession should be made from Washington Lodge room, Fells Point, to the Presbyterian Church, northwest ('orner of Fayette and North Streets, on the following Sunday morning, 22d, for the contemplated funeral service. All Masons were Invited to participate appearing in white gloves and aprons with crepe on al'ms and hats. . At the appointed time the procession was formed and proceeded over the ro:ute (a distance of nearly twomlles) accompanied by the band of the 27th Regiment playing solemn music, to the Church, where religious services were held and a funeral oration was delivered by Dr. John Crawford, Deputy Grand Master. On New Year's Day, 1800, a great civic and military procession in honor of ·Washington was made in Baltimore in which it was estimated that 5000 persons participated. Rev. Dr. Allison delivered an Oration. THE PHYSICIANS IN ATTENDANCE.

Dr. James Craik. Washington's family physician and intimate friend, was born ne3.r Dumfries, Scotland, in 1730. He graduated in Medicine at Edinburg and came to America in 1750. In 1754 he was appointed Surgeon in Fry's regiment and served with Washington in the French and Indian War. In 1760 he married Marianne Ball, daughter of the half sister of Washington's mother, and settled in Fort Tobacco, Maryland. He served throughout the Revolution as part I)f the military family of Washington. ll,s SurgeonGeneral of the Continental Army. After the close of the War. Washington persuaded him to remove from Port Tobacco to Alexandria, Va., and he became and continued till his death in 1814 a member of Alexandria Lodge. It is not known where he was made a Mason, possibly in Scotland before coming to America. or in one of the Army Lodges during the Revolution. He attendea upon the General during his last illness, two other physicians being called into consultation, Drs. Gustavus R. 'Brown and Elisha Cullen Dick, Dr. Gustavus R. Brown, -fifth Grand Master of MarYland, was born in Charl~s County. Md., in 1748. He was educated in Scotland and graduated

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at the Edinburg Medical University in 1768. Returning to Charles County he became a very active practitioner and was called into consultation at the last illness of General Washington. He was one of the organizers of St. Colombo. Ledge at Port Tobacco and was electEd Grand Master in 1797. Writing to Dr. Craik January 21st, 1800, he expressed a high opinion ot Dr. Dick, the other con'sulting physician in General Washington's calle, in the following terms: "You remember he was averse to bleeding the General and I have thought that If we had acted according to his suggestion, when he said he needs all his strength, bleeding will diminish it, and taken no morp blood from him, our good friend might have been alive now. But we were governed by the best lights we had, we thought ourselves right and we were justified." Lossing's American Historical records, 1873, Vol. 2-506. Dr. Elisha Cullen Dick, the third physician in attendance upon WashIngton, was born In Pennsylvania about 1750, and was made a Mason in Philadelphia Lodge No.2, In 1779. He removed to Alexandria, Va., in 1783 and joined Alexandria Lodge, of which General Washington was Worshipful Master. Dr. Dick succeeded Washington as Master in 1789 and served six years. He again presided over the Lodge at the time of the funeral of Washington, and on the 22d February, 1800, deliverEd an address at the First Presbyterian Church in Alexandria on "The Day and Decease of WashIngton."

WASHINGTON MONUMENT IN BALTIMORE.

The first monument erected to the memory of the Father of his Country is in Baltimore. It is a pure Doric column of marble one hundred and sixty feet high standing upon a square base twenty feet high and surmounted by a statue of Washington sixteen feet high, representing him in the act of resigning his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Army in the Senate Chamber at Annapolis, December 23, 1783. The corner-stone was laid with imposing ceremonies by the Grand Lodge of Maryland on the 4th of July, 1815. General Levin Winder, Governor of Maryland, an<1 Grand Master of Masons, presided. The whole Masonic Fraternity assembled at the new Court House, corner of Calvert and Lexington Streets, and marched in procession to the site in what was then Howard's woods, but is now tbe choice residential part of tbe city, and in the presence of from 25,000 to 30,000 citizens and the State Militia the stone was placed in position. The architect was Robert Mills, of South Carolina, the sculptor of the statue was Henrico Caucicl, an Italian. Tbe builder was Colonel William Steuart, wbo at the time of tbe completion was Deputy Grand Master of Maryland, Benjamin C. Howard, son of Colonel John Eager, being Grand Master. Fourteen years were occupied in the construction, the bust of the statue being raised and placed in position November 25, 1829. In the words of the architect "a monument路 to perpetuate our country's gratitude to the Father of our liberties." The site, including four blocks of ground stretcbing north, south, east and west, was presented by Colonel Jobn Eager Howard, of Cowpens fame, an affectionate tribute to the memory of his old friend and companion-inarms.

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDEKCE.

The work of R. W. Brother Schultze is of high order which, indeEd, might be ',vell expected, not merely because of his excellent mental qualities, but also because he is a veteran in this respect, having been so long in the service. We quote, with hat in hand, in tender respect to the affliction which he bears so 'splendidly and the ability he manifests, so superior to the ordinary man, who bears the burden of so many years. That we do not always agree with him is doubtless a reflection on ourself. That he disapproves of some of our conclusions is natural, con.sidering his superior age an.d information. •A, nd now, again, by the blessing of Divine Providence I have been permitted to prepare the Correspondence Reports to Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter, being the twenty-fifth to the first named body, and the thirty-fifth to the latter, making in all sixty Reports, apd being, perhaps a larger number than ever written by any other Correspondent. My Report to the Grand, Lodge is, I think, fuller than any heretofore presented. reviewing ·the Proceedings of sixty-two English-speaking Grand Lodges, some of them for two years, being all with which we are in Fraternal Correspondence, except Canada, Oregon and North Dakota, which did not reach us. Handirappl'd by total bllndness, as most of my readers are aware, this for me would have been an impossibllity but for the aid of my faithful assistant, Brother and Companion George II. Rogers, who has given me two or more hours foUl' times a week, for the past nine months, and for many,' many hours of his valuable time devoted to me by my most esteemed friend and companion John M. Carter, P. G. M. and P. G. H. P. more particularly on thl'! Grand Chapter Report; also to Brother Rev. Henry Branch, D. D., Grand Chaplain, who assisted me in proof reading the Grand Lodge Reports, and the Secretaries of both Grand Bodies for courtesies received.

He reviews with kindness the Proceedings of Missouri for 1910.

MASSACHUSETTS. 1912. EVERETT C. BENTON, G. M. G. M. THOMAS W. DAVIS, G. S. Re·elected. Lodges, 243. (3 in China and 3 in Chile) Members, 60,844. Gain, 2,165. 1911.

DANA

FLANDl<:RS,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for the year 1911 are in E:xcellent form, although the autonomy of the Grand Jurisdiction is so different from our own that it is somewhat

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difficult to review by our ord"inary method. They have four regular quarterly Grand Communications, differing in function and, of course, in interest, be'sides any (needed) number of Special Grand Communications. These latt~r, as with us, are incidental, growing out of changing conditions and developing need, but the former are fixed in date and character. SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS

were held January 24; May 20, 25; June 8, 16; October 18, 25, 27; November 22 and December 21. All the'se are detailed in extenso, being principally for dedications, corner-stone occasions, etc. The most important were for the dedication of the Masonic Home and several Masonic Temple's. The exercises in connection with the dedication of the Home, at Charlton, May 25th, were elaborate 'and impressive. From the Address of the Grand Master we quote briefly: We have assembled here today to celebrate the consummation of our ardent hopes and desires for many years: the Grand Lodge charity. for which many of our Brethren have dreamed and prayed, has become, by this official acto! the Grand Lodge, a reality, and we have at last in Massachusetts a Masonic Home designed for the shelter and refuge of our unfortunate Brethren and the dependent members of their families who may be eligible to take advantage of its protection. Homes of this character have been established in other Jurisdictions, and have been satisfactorily ,conducted for many years, with the addition in some of them of facilities for the accommodation and education of the chilo dren of deceased Masons, and the advantages bere presented will enable us in the days to come to make provision of a similar character for our orphans. I anticipate with the fullest confidence that in the years to come our Brethren will not be satisfied until they have provided not only for the elderly Brothers, their widows and dependents, but as well for the little ones, both in the nature of a bome and the fitti'ng of tbese children to occupy positions in the world for which their fathers would have prepared them had they been permitted to live.

The Grand Master stated that the present assets of the Home, in property and reliable subscriptions aggregate some $158.290.70. Also, that it is not yet possible to estimate the expense of conducting the Home nor the cost per capita. QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONS

were held March 8, June 14, September 13, December 13, the last named being con'sidered the Annual, as most of the business, in the way of reports, appointments, etc., is attended to at that time. The Grand Master introduces, as follows, his

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Appendix. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

'BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE-In welcoming you to this Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Masons In Massachusetts, I deeply appreciate the great privilege and honor that is mine, and I ask you to unite with me in thanksgiving to the great Giver of all Good for the prosperity of our beloved Fraternity, which was never stronger numerically, financially and in the spirit and determination to promote the principles of Truth and Brotherly Love to which we are solemnly pledged. Many of those who were privileged to meet with us a year ago have responded to the summons to come up higher and we recall with sadness the faces of those whom we shall see no more. It will have been my sad duty since I have occupied the Chair to announce in this Grand Lodge the passing of three of our Past Grand Masters---;, Most Worshipful Brother Sanford, Mo&t Worshipful Senior Past Grand Master Nickerson and now another Senior Past Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Samuel Crocker Lawrence, who departed this life SepteIr!-ber 24th last, at the age of seventy-eight years, ten months and two days. A STATED COMMUNICATION

was held December 27th, Feast of St. John the Evangelist, according to the custom of this Grand Jurisdiction, and this is recognized in the current report as being 'fHE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEJXTY-EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY.

The principal function of this Grand Communication was (and always is, as we understand it) the installing of Grand Officers, elected at the last Quarterly or Annual Communication, held December 13th, and the celebration of the Feast of St. John. The occasion was interesting, the ceremonies and the banquet elaborate. There is no Committee 011 Correspondence, and any incidental communication from other Grand Lodges is received through the Secretary or Grand Ma'ster:

YORK GRAND LODGE OF MEXICO. 1912. W. H. SEAMAN, G. M. F. E. YOUNG, G. S. W. H. SEAMAN. Lodges, 17.

1913. C. FRESTON, G.M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 1,203.

CECIL

Gain, 52. The Fifty-second Annual Communication of the York Grand Lodge of Mexico was held in the City of Mexico, convening April

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4th, 1912. The session was opened in Ample Form by R. W. Deputy Grand Master Cecil Freston, in the absence of the M. W. Grand MasterW. H. Seaman, who was unable to attend on acccount of Communications being cut between Chihuahua and Mexico City. The roll of Grand Representatives were called and those present received with Grand Honors. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

Much regret was ex:pressed at the absence of the Grand Master caused by the disturbed condition of the country and consequent interference with railroad communication. In his absence his Address having been forwarded by mail was read: BHETHREN-Another year has blended with the desert shadows of the past and the golden sands still flow in the never ceasing hour glass of timE'. My year of stewardship is ended and I herewith submit the reports required by your laws. The disturbed condition of the country, the sudden and remarkable political changes, have ca,used a feeling of unrest and tincertainty that has obstructed our numerical growth but not our usefulness. Never before"has this Grand Lodge been equally as useful. The distress prevalent all over-the Republic has made constant drains upon the funds of the Subordinate' Lodges and the resources of the individual members, yet no case of need has been turned down and help has been given in many instances when the petitioners had no claims upon us. The consciousness of duty well performed is the best reward our members can ever have. Masonry flourishes best in times of peace, consequently we have only expected to hold our own, and it Is a gratifying surprise to inform you that we have had a small numerical increase.

The Grand Master stated that all the Lodges in the Jurisdiction had continued work during the year except the Lodge at Juarez, which was compelled to suspend for two months because of the revolutionary conditions prevailing. There had been, he stated, no friction with the Mexican Lodges that seceded from the Grand Lodge, and some overtures had been receIved, but nothing had transpired, in that respect, of importance. A Dispensation was granted for the formation of one new Lodge at San Pedro. The members, the Grand Master stated, were mostly immigrants from Colorado. Concluding, he wisely says: "There is nothing else that is likely to come up at this time, but I hope that ~'ou will always bear in mind that it is best to legislate but slightly and not encroach upon the powers of the local Lodges. Legislation is generally regarded as a panacea for all evils, particularly in Masonry; I hope that you will never get possessed with that false idea which has so generally made Masonry ridiculous," ,

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Appendix. PROBABLY A MISUNDERSTANDING.

The Grand Secretary, in his Report, refers to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, in dissolving relations with his Grand Lodge, which action was explained by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana as follows: "It has been found necessary to discontinue the exchange of Grand Representatives with the Yc,rk Grand Lodge of Mexico. . "Several years ago recognition was extended to the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico in the Federal District of that country. Soon after that event a split occurred in that body. Our Grand Lodge continued its Fraternal intercourse with the body, styling itself the York Grand Lad,ge, as it contained the majority of the Lodges and seemed to have right on its side. "Since then it has claimed Jurisdiction over symbolic Masonry throughout the Republic of Mexico. There are a number of Grand Lodges in various States of that country just as each of the States of our Republic has its own Grand Lodge. To some of thes~ Grand Lodges we have accorded recognition, and we are'in duty bound to recognize no authority' which claims Jurisdiction in their territory. hence the interruption of our entente cordiale with the York Grand Lodge. \Ve hope that body will soon see the error of its ways and recede from the position it has taken. When it does so the Grand Lodge of Louisiana will gladly tl1ke it again by the hand of friendship and Fraternal intercourse. " It is to be regretted that the Grand Lodge of Louisiana was not better Informed regarding the ('Jlndition of Masonic affairs in Mexico. The so-called Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, composed of seceding members from this Grand Lodge, is a strictly Scottish Rite body. working under Scottish Laws and Ritual and recognizing the Rupreme Council A. & A. S. R. as a superior body. The other so-called Grand Lodges recognized by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. viz., Oaxaca, Nuevo Leon and the Grand Lodge '''Cosmos'' of Chihuahua, also work under Scottish Laws and Ritual and recognize the Supreme Council A. & A. S. R. as a superior 'body. The York Grand Lodge of Mexico works under York Rite Laws and Ritual and acknowledges no body as its superior. This being the case, it follows logically and absolutely tbat the York Grand Lodge of Mexico is the only Grand Lodge which can hold jurisdiction over York Rite Masons In the whole Republic of Mexico, and it exercises such Jurisdiction and will continue to exercise such Jurisdiction until other York Rite Grand Lodges are organized in the States of Mexico. The Grand Lodge of Louisiana has placed itself in the position of refusing to recognize a Grand Lodge of its own kind and Rite in favor of Grand Lodges of another Rite and kind, recognizing the Supreme Council A. & A. S. R. as their superior, which I do not believe is In accordance with either the theory or practice of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana.

F. E.

YOUNG,

Grand Se.:retary. CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report from the worthy pen of Past Grand Master W. H. Seaman is brief but most satisfactory. He recognizes Missouri in kindly words and of the Correspondent he says: The regular review is by Past Grand Master C. C. Woods, of whom I have many pleasant recollections. His work is well done.

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MICHIGAN. 1912.

1913. H. THO:MPSON, G. M. Also Grand Correspondent. Lou. B. WINSOR, G. S. Lodges, 421. Members, 68,396. Gain, 2,688.

JAMES

E. DILLON, G. M.

JAMES

The calm and dignified face of James H. Thompson, Grand Master, which appears as frontispiece, indicates strength and fitness for the responsibility of his position as Grand Master of so great a Jurisdiction, and the mobile lines, easily apparent, show clearly that he does not look on the darker side of life. Possibly the vein of humor which we are led to su'spect comes from a good old Irish ~tock, though it is not so stated in the brief yet strong sketch that follows tlfe portrait. The pictures of the other Grand Officers form a handsome page opposite to that occupied by the Grand Master. A very interesting incident in connection with the investiture of Grand Master ThompEon was the presence of his honored father, ninety-two years of age, in the Grand East. SIXTY-EICHTH Al'iNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers and Representatives of the constituent Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan assembled in the Auditorium of the Masonic Temple in the Gity of Detroit at high twelve on Tuesday, the twenty-eighth day of May, A. D. 1912, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws, for the purpose of holding the Sixty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Michigan. After the usual ceremonies, the presence of M. W. W. L'. Andrews, Grand Master of Virginia, and Past Ma拢ter Charles A. Callahan, of Alexandria-Wa'shington Lodge, of Alexandria, Va., was announced, and they were introduced and welcomed in due form. GRAND :MASTER'S ADDRESS.

Most vVorshipful Brother James E. Dillon then read his Annual Addre:ss, as follows: Brethren of the Grand Lodge:

We have assembled here thousand l\'Iaster Masons, in for the purpose of legislation, marks of Masonry, entrusted

today as the representatives of nearly sevent)' this, our Sixty-eighth Annual Communiratioll, also for the preservation of the Ancient Landto our care. I trust that this Communicatlon

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will not only be pleasant to us wbo are bere, but profitable to all wbose interests we represent. I extend eacb and everyone of you a most cordial and Fraternal greeting, and I trust tbat tbe past year bas been a successful one witb you. During the past year a few grievances have transpired which, with one or two exceptions, have been agreeably adjusted. Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction is prosperous, and it is a source of pleasure to advise you that peace and barmony now exists among tbe Craft, and that we are on friendly relations with all of our sister Grand Jurisdictions.

The Grand Master recognizes with reverend words the unand infinite mercies received from the Supreme Grand Master, and recites a long list of distinguished dead, with a concise 'statement of data and a tender and fitting tribute in prose or verse for each. He reports many appointments, commissions, etc., in the usual order of Masonic history. He granted many special Dispensations, some of which sound rather strangely to us-no doubt all right to others-for instance, 'Several times to confer degrees within the "lunar month"-and one -for a Past Mastel' to act as W. M. "at the regular"-during the absence of the W. M. S. & J. W., at the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge! In our estimate of Masonic usage the W. M. and Wardens are members of the Grand Lodge; if one Lodge can hold a "regular" meeting during the Grand Communication, certainly others have the same right, and if all should happen to do this, where is the constituency of the Grand Lodge? But we do not criticise our Brethren, although in our Jurisdiction-and, as we suppose, in most-no Lodge can hold a meeting during' the session of Grand Lodge except for a funeral, in which case any Past Master or the oldest Master Mason present, can open the Lodge and preside without any Dispensation. New Halls and Temples were dedicated, corner-stones laid with Masonic honors, and four Lodges were created by Dispensation during the year. Altogether the .Address covers 83 pages, containing a large amount of most interesting information. From the reports of Grand Secretary and Treasurer it appears that the finances of the Grand Lodge are in excellent condition, the total receipts from all sources being reported at something over thirty路five thousand dollars. . failin~

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HO~1E.

The Grand Lodge having secured fine property at Alma for a Masonic Home, the occupants of the "improvised" Home at East Grand Rapids were removed to the new Home at Alma in the late autumn of 1911. The inmates are reported at 68 in number; 48 men and 20 women; one committed io asylum, two remaining in hospital and two absent on leave, while eleven have died, leaves a total of fifty-two in the Home, whose ages range from 55 to 97. No children are admitted. There is a farm in connection with the Home, and the expense of maintenance i's somewhat difficult to reach, but from the Report seems to be something over $265.00 per capita. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is from the m'ost worthy pen of the Grand Secretary and covers 316 pages, the most voluminous by far we have yet noted, which is the more surprising as we note that he is somewhat restricted by certain regulation'S of the Grand Lodge, which he gives, as follows: 'The Grand Secretary shall also be ex-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 criticism of sueh proceedings, as welI as promulgating the opinion of the Committee upon decisions, laws and regulations of this or any other Grand Lodge."

That he should report at such length and so excellently with this incubus is proof of his resources-but we endorse the limitations-and observe them ourself, although not p.romulgated by our Grand Lodge. The wO;k i's well done, but we protest that Brother Winsor must not change our name! We have worn it a long while. It is not L. C.-distinctly; but C. C. Three kindly pages are accorded to Missouri.

MINNESOTA. 1911. ELMER A. KLING, G. M. JOHN FISHEL, G. S.

1912. OWI'~N MORRIS,

G. M.

Re-elected. ,Grand Correspondent. Members, 26,543.

TODD. Lodges, 253.

IRVING

Gain, 763. The kindly face of the Passing Grand Master, Elmer A. Kling, appears on the initial page of the Proceedings, ~nd in the Appendix

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a fine picture of. the Masonic Temple at St. Paul, Minnesota, is seen. The entire volume is in good form and finish, but like many others it contains no index, .hence it is difficult to gather all the facts and item's desired by the reviewer without more time than is' generally ~vailable.

FIFTY-l'i'INTH 'ANNU'AL COMMUKICATION.

The Fifty-ninth 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 vVednesday. January 17. A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912. All the Grand Officers were present and during the session 224 Lodges were represented out of 253 on the roll. ANNUAL ADDHESS.

In his annual address the Grand Master recites, in extenso, various functions and services over which he presided during the year and announces many Decisions, most of which reflect the Masonic spirit and possibly all are in accordance with the Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. The Grand Master granted Dispensations for the formation of two new Lodges, and many for miscellaneous purposes. The Grand Treasurer's Report shows that the financial condition of the Grand Lodge is good. The Widows' and Orphans' Fun,l shows a balance of' $67,683.84, and the general fund added to this aggregates $87,816.00. The Grand Secretary reports receipts of $18,326.80 and di'sbur~ements of $13,411.91-the two principal items of which are for Pay Roll and Charity. FOR~;IGN

CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report covers 76 pages, hence the space allotted to each Grand Lodge is comparatively small. However, the reviewer has the happy faculty of bringing out the points of general interest in concise form, so that his work is eminently satisfactory. He accords us liberal space and kindly mention.

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MISSISSIPPI. 1912.

1913. M.

JOHN S. BROOKS, G.

J. RICE WILLIAMS, G.

F. GORDON SPEED, G., S. Grand Correspondent. Members, 18,731.

FREDERICK SPEED, G. S.

T. 'HOWARD. Lodge's, 357.

HARRY

Gain, 784. A splendid picture of the lamented Grand Secretary, Frederick Speed, introduces the Proceedings of 1912, and the details of an Emergent Grand Communication held in his, honor at Vicksburg, Miss., March 12th, are recited in full. The occasion was sadly interesting. AGAIN THE LOW TWELVE!

Past Grand Master Enoch George De Lap also passed away during the Ma'SOnic year, and special honors were paid to his memory in an Emergent Grand Communication, held in Natchez, December 27th, 1911. His picture appears on the preceding page and, as in the case of Brother Speed, the Grand Master presided and paid splendjd tribute to his memory. Grand Master J. Rice Williams is a man of decision and force as well as comparative youth, if we rightly judge from the picture which is given us, as introducing the regular meeting of the Grand Lodge, which was THE Nli'lETY,FOUHTH AKNUAL COJ\OIUNICATION,

and W&S held in the City of Hattiesburg, on Tue'sday, February 20th, A, L., 5911; A. D. 1D12. As seems customary with this Grand Jurisdiction the exercises were preceded by a very pleasant function in the form of a reception from the Brethren and citizens of Hattiesburg in the Auditorium. OPENIKG.

At twelve o'clack m" the Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Officers and Committpes and announced that there was a Constitutional quorum of Representatives of Lodges present and the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form in the Master Mason's Degree by the :;\1:ost Worshipful, the Grand Master, assisted by the Grand Officers in their several stations and places, the Most Reverend, the Grand Chaplain, involdng the Divine Blessing.

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GRAND MASTlm'S ADDRESS. BRETHREN 01' THE GRAND LoDG~; 01' MISSISSIPPI-It affords me very great pl~asurt; to welcome you to this, the' Ninet.y-fourth Convocation of this Grand Lodge, and again I desire to express Illy high appreeiation of the love and confidence expressed by you when, one year ago, you placed in my hands the emblem of authority' and gave to m路~ the moral SUPIlOrt of a loyal Brotherhood, and I now beg to lay before you an account of my' stewardship, trusting to your generosity and magnanimity that you may spread the broad mantle of charity over my faults, for I fear they are many. Brethren, while in the discharge of my official duty, some of my actions may have appeared harsh; yet I beg to assure you that there 'has never been any other feeling in my heart than love and sympathy for my nrethren. In layin?; before you a record of my official condUct, I shall depend upon your wisdom and integrity to 'discern tbe motive that prompted the deed, assuring you that duty has been the rulillg element in all my conduct as God has given me intelligence to see that duty. I:lrethren, it affords me unbounded pleasure to announce that peace and narmony prevail, and that the great moral principles, as taught in the several Masonic lectures, seem to be shaping the lives and conduct of our Brethren throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, and I must attribute a large measure of t.hb success to your admirable system of dispensing Masonic instruction through your District Deputies and your Schools of Instructiou.

The Gra.nd Maste'!' refers tenderly and by name to the, distinguished dead of Mississippi and other Grand Jurisdictions. He also assisted the constituting of five new Lodges by duly appointed proxies. He also granted Dispensations for seven new Lodges. He also laid three corner-stones with the honors of Masonry. His Decision'S were few and unimportant, besides being local in application. THE CER"EAU

RI'f1~

OF SCOTTISH MASONHY.

He found it necessary to issue an edict against the "Cerneau" Rite of Scottish Masonry, from which we ext.ract.-briefly: This Cerncau Rite has not been, 1101' is it now, in Fraternal Correspondence with or recognized by any of t.he twenty-six Supreme Councils of the World, and which was acknowledged by Mr. Bayliss 011 the witness stand in open court in New Orleans in May, 1911. Therefore, 1, John S. Brooks, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi, F. & A. M., declare that this Grand Jurisdiction does not recognize as ,regular any orga.nization posing as Scottish lUte Masons exccpt. t.he Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction, established at Charleston, S. C., in 1801, and the Supreme Council of the Nort.hern Jurisdiction, established in 1813, and the Supreme Councils recognized by and in fraternal rela.tions with the above named Supreme Councils of the Ancient alld Accepted Scottish Rite. r further order that all Brethren, Free an'd Accepted Masons of tbis Grand Jurisdiction, who may have bec')me members of this' irregular and illegitimate rite, or ANY other clandestine body, claiming to be Masonic, sever

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their membership with such clandestine body within 60 days from thiR date, or be subjected to Masonic trial and punishment inflicted in conformity with Masonic Law in such cases made and provided.

He reports the death of the Grand Secretary and his appointment路 of his son, Frederick Gordon Speed, as Secretary ad interim. Among many recommendations we find the following: Y. would respectfully recommend that this Grand Lodge sever the Fraternal relations that now exist between this Grand Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Scotland until that Grand Jurisdiction shall repudiate the action of Dundee Lodge, a subordinate member of that. Jurisdiction, for violating a univen;al qualification for membersbip and for conferring the degrees of Masonry upon the negro prize fighter, Jack Johnson, who was NOT at the time of his socalled initiation even a citizen of Scotand.

This was referred afterwards to a special Committee of five, who asked permission to defer their report until the next Grand Lodge, which was granted. :MASON IC HOME.

We quote from this Report verbatim, prefaCing with the statement that there are seventy-five children in the Home: CASH VALUATION OF H.OME INVESTMENTS.

Buildings and machinery '. . .. . .. .. . . . . Twenty acres of land and side lots .. " . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. Sewerage connections Water main Furnishings, exclusive of donations.. .. .. .. . . .. . .. . . . .. . . .. . Total

COST TO OPF-RAT]'; AND MAINTAIN HOME FROM JANUARY TO FEBRUARY

. . $50,132.56 9,676.85 1,797.97 1,666.59 3,574.07 $66,848.04

1, 1911,

1, 1912.

Total amount expended in operating Home $10,160.56 Amount expended in purcha"ing four lots south of and adjoining Home property 914.25 Amount expended in furnishing and betterments.. . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. 2,118.12 Total Average cost to operate Home per month Average cost per capita per month .. " R.J<~PORT

" .. . . . . . . .. " . .. . .. . .. . ..

$13,192.93 $846.70 12.25

CORR~~SPONDE"CE.

This is from the pen of Worshipful Brother Harry T. Howard, covering 80 pages, of which nearly two are accorded to Missouri, without criticism or comment. The Report, though brief, is well written and comprehensive.

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MONTANA. 1911.

1912. G.

CORNELIUS HEDGES, JR.,

JAMES W. SPEER,

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 6,465.

WM. M. MONTGOMERY, S.

H. S. HEPNER.

Lodges, 84. Gain, 508.

A very excellent photo-engraving of Grand Master Speer graces the initial page of the Proceedings of 1911, which is accompanied by a succinct sketch of his worthy life to date. Also there are the detailed reports of five Special Grand Communications for the purpose of constituting Lodges; two for funeral services and one to dedicate Masonic Temple at Chinook, September 13th, 1911. FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Forty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Montana was held in the Masonic Temple in the City of Missoula, commencing at 9: 30 o'clock a. m., on Wednesday, September 20th, 1911, was opened in Ample Form by Grand Master Speer, two hundred and thirty-two Grand and Past Grand Officers, Lodge Representatives and visitors. The Grand Secretary announced tqat every Lodge had made returns and paid dues for the year. Honorable and Brother Joseph M. Dixon, U. S. Senator, was then introduced and delivered a Fraternal Address of welcome, which was well responded to by the Grand Master. After some further ceremonies and details or business, the Brethren listened to GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. It is my privilege to welcome you to the Forty-seventh Annual Com-

munication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Montana, and to extend to you and everyone of you a cordial, fraternal greeting. Vi'e have assembled here to review the past and return thanks unto the Supreme Architect of the Universe for the manifold blessing::; we enjoy and the comforts and fayon; bestowed on us during the past year and in being privileged to conduct and complete the labors of the year amid the blessings of Plenty, Health and Peace. 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 Grievances ; a situation almost unprecedented in the history of this Grand Lodge. Our country is prosperous, and the people of our State should be thankful for the many blessings meted out to us during

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the year. The Masonic conditions of our Grand Jurisdiction are in healthy and prosperous condition. Three hundred and fifty-two members have been added to cur Chartered Lodges and we now have a membership of six thousand, two hundred and twenty-nine, exclusive of the Lodges U. D.; and during the year we have issued Dispensations for the formation of six new Lodges, all of which (save one) have grown to a marked extent, which should be most g-ratifying to us all.

After the usual and reverent recognition of the Fraternal dead the Grand Master proceeds to recount his official acts, all of which are local 'and only of interest to the parties concerned. Seven Lodges were constituted during the year and Dispensations to form six new Lodges were granted. Reports were received also from the Deputy Grand Master as well as from the Senior and Junior Grand Wardens as to their Masonic work during the year. The Grand Secretary is congratulatory as to the RETURNS. Never before have the Annual Returns been made so promptly路 as this year and the Secretaries have our sincere gratitude therefor. Out of seventy Lodges the Returns from sixty-one were made thirty days in advance of this Annual Communica.tion, as required by the Code. Three more came on the 21st of August, so that only six Reports were delayed any great length of time.

He also reports total receipts of $12,505.50 from dues and various items, miscellaneous making a total of $13,810.00 for the year. The expenditures for the year were $5,280.58, which included mileage and salaries. MASONIC HOME.

This Institution is yet in its infancy and we doubt not will make a good showing with the years. The Committee reports a total outlay for board, labor, repairs, heat and other expenses, as $9,237.16, "an average based on the present number of inmates (12) of $769.86." REPORT ON CORRESPOXDENCE.

This is by Brother H. S. Hepner and is exceptionally well written, covering 146 pages, five of which he uses in kindly review of Missouri. His modesty accompanies, if it does not "bespeak," his merit.

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NEBRASKA. 1910. HARRY

1911.

M. CHENEY, G. M.

FnANCIS

WHITE,

G. S.

J. PHELPS. Lodges, 253.

CHARLES

HENRY GIllBONS, G.

Re-elected. Committee on Foreign Cor. Members, 18,507. Gain, 621.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nebraska for the year 1911 are contained in a neat volume of some 224 pages, 93 of which are devoted to a review of the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges. The details of an E:mergent Grand Lodge for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to the memory of M. W. Brother Melville R. Hopewell, G. G. M., who died in the City of Tel<amah, May 2d, 1910, are given at length. A great multitude was in attendance at the ceremonies, which were most impressive in character. FIFTY-FOuRTH ANNUAL

co~n"IUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of the 1\1 ost Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and rAccepted Masons 'of Nebraska met in Annual Communication in Ji'reemasons' Hall, Omaha, on Tuesday, June 6th, A.L. 5911, A. D. 1911, at half past nine o'clock in the morning, and was opened in Ample Form by Harry M. Cheney, Grand Ma.ster, assisted by the other Grand Officers, in the presence of Representatives from 229 of the 250 chartered Lodges, besides Past Grand Officers and visitors. ADDRESS.

To the Membe1'S of the Grand Lodge: .~s we meet again in this Fifty-fourth Annual Communication, to review the labors of the past year, and to layout further designs on our Masonic trestle board for the future, may we ever l{eep in mind in Whom we as Masons put our trust, in an all-wise Father from whom cometh every good ano perfect gift, and in abiding faith in His wisdom to guide us safely along the narrow path that bringeth us to the knowledge of that truth which maketh us Freemasons in the spirit as well as the letter. And while we take a retrospective view of what has been done in the past year, may each one ask of himself whether he has observed in walk and conversation the golden tenets of "Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth," whether he has demonstrated at home and abroad the car'dinal virtues of "Temperance, Fortitude, Prudenc? and Justi"ce," whether he has sincerely discharged the three great duties which as Masons we are all so forcibly admonished to do. If the secret monitor within quietly acquiesces and responds, all is well, "'Vell done, good and faithful servant," then we may proceed safely along the same line of action with

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the moral couJ'ag-e of "The lion of the Tribe of Judah," and the Masonic fortitude of a just and upright man, with unswerving fidelity to those altruistic and eternal principles which are the great postulates of Ancient Freemasonry, viz.: "The fatherhood of God. the brotherhood of man, and the immortality of the soul," doing our work through evil report or through g-ood report, through honor or dishonor, giving no offense in anything, without. personal ambition to gratify, 01' self-interest to serve, ever trying to live up to the standard of the golden rule, and with the single eye that looks only to the honor and glory of God and the elevation of man.

The Grand Master refers to his absence from the State during part of the year and that he had duly notified the Deputy Grand Master of the responsibility thereby devolved on him. The Grand Master recites various interstate courtesies received路 and extended, and among the names mentioned in this connection is that of John R. Parsons, our Grand Secretary.

NEV,' LODGES.

The Grand Master granted Dispensations for the creation of three new Lodges and refused to grant another, deeming the Masons too few and the territory too small to properly support a Lodge if created. He gives the number of various Lodges failing to attend the Grand Lodge, some of them for two or three years and states that in every case he officially requested each Lodge-after calling attention to the law of the Grand Lodge-to show cause why it was not represented; and in case of non-attendance for two or more years they were cited to show cause why their. Charters should not be arrested! All save one responded; action in this case was referred to the Grand Lodge. This is new to. us, yet we see a good and substantial reason for such action, especially in view of the law of the Grand Lodge. For if one member of the Grand Lodge may absent himself, another may with equal propriety, and there might be a condition or circumstances in which there would be no quorum-or possibl~' any attendance at all! FINANCIAL.

The finances of the Grand Lodge seem to be in healthy condition. With disbursements of $36,355.54, including $5,000 for stock in the Orphans' Home, there was a balance to the credit of the Grand Lodge of $22,978.11 on May 20th, 1911.

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Appendix. FOR MASONIC HOME.

The cash on hand and amounts received during the year.aggregate $23,257.22. The cost of maintaining the Home for the year 1910 was $7,9~2.47. At the date of last report there were in the Home 14 women, 20 men and 2 boys; the cost per capita for maintenance during the year 1910 \vas $263.41, an increase over last year of $15.57 for each individual. The Home seems to be in good and growing condition. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report deals with sixty-two Grand Lodges, covering a space of some 93 pages, in a worthy and comprehensive style. Missouri has mention to the extent of a little more than two pages, much of which consists of selections, all of which .is complimentary to us, for which we thank our good Brother Phelps.

NEVADA. 1910.

1911.

G. M. CHAUNCY N. NOTEW ARE, G. S. Lodges, 25.

HER:\:IAN DAVIS,

JAMES C. DOUGHTY,

G. M.

G. S. Also Committee on Cor. Members, 1,771.

EDWARD D. VANDERU;ITH,

Gain, 90. M. W. James C. Doughty, the retiring Grand Master, looks out from the initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nevada for 1911, with a kind yet somewhat weary expression, natural, perhaps, from his conscientious and yet laborious burden for the year. The work of a Grand. Master, who is worthy of the name, is not a sinecure and, however great the honor, there are few who do not rejoice when the responsibility is ended. Two Special Grand Communications are reported in detail; the first for the purpose of laying corner-stone for court house in the County of Elko at Elko, the county seat, on August 2d, A. L. 5910. The second was held in Carson City October 23d, 5910, for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to the memory of R. W. Ch::tuncy Norman Noteware, Grand Secretary. Both these are also reported in the Address of the Grand Master.

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FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple, City of Reno, June 13th, A. L. 5911, at 12 m., and was opened in Ample Form in the presence of a large number of Representatives of Lodges, Past Grand Officers and visitors. After the opening ceremonies and the Report of the Committee on Credentials, the roll of Grand Representatives was called and they were fornlally introduced by the Grand Secretary and received with the Grand Honors, after which the Grand Orator, W. Sardis Summerfield, gave them a cordial welcome to seats in this Grand Lodge, and in an impressive manner explained the need of Representatives and hoped that the Fraternal relations now existing with the Grand Lodges of the World, would long continue. M. W. Frank H. Norcross, from the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, made an able response for his Brother Grand Representatives. The M. 路W. Grand Master then delivered the Annual Address, from which we give the following-with regret that notwithstanding its general good form there is no reference to the SUPREME GRAND MASTER!

Tbe year bas been one of prosperity to the Craft, no dissensions having arisen and. barmony reigns supreme. Our increase in membership notes a steady progress, and it adds to its glory that the increase is quite as noteworthy for the quality of material as for its quantity. The year bas been a busy one-its days filled with duties and careR, and, as is the lot of man, some have been touched by Pleasure's wand and others swept by tbe fingers of Sorrow and Grief. Much work has been done, and I now submit to you what seems most important and of interest to the Craft. But before we consider the business of the year, let us,linger a few moments to pay a small tribute to the memory of our dead.

The Grand Master pays a beautiful tribute to the lamented Grand Secretary, closing as follows: May his life of service inspire us, my Brothers, to a greater devotion to the cause of the Fraternity, and, with his name in our hearts, may we ever strive to make more effective tbe Brotherhood's sacred and time-honored teachings and principles in the lives of our fello:w-men. "Our Brother sleeps wbere the daisies nod, And the clover hangs its head; Wbere the wild bird comes and the wild bees hum Above his lonely bed. Our Brother sleeps.

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He fought the fight, he kept the faith, His fame shines bright and clear, And his memory lives in loving hearts Who will hold it ever dear. Our Brother sJeC!ls."

The usual visitations, appointments and Dispensations are reo ported and the Grand Master states that his Decisions have been given to the Committee on Jurisprudence. These, it appeared, were seven in number and all were approved by the Committee, though the first was followed by a comment without which we could not endorse it fully: 'Ve have a person here, who is a cripple, and who wishes to petition our Lodge for the degrees. He is thirty-eight years of age, and when a boy of five had a fall in which he shattered his hip joint with the result that, while he retains the limb, it. is shorter than the other, and it is indispensably neces- ' sary that he should use a cane. This he has done for thirty-three years. Is he eligible? ' Answer: Where it is necessary for a person to use a ca;le as an aid in walking, he is not eligible to receive the degrees, as he is unable to perform Masonic labor. We approve this decision of the Grand Master in the specific case covered by his ruling. Cases of this kind must be determined upon their 'own particular merits as they are presentEd, as to whether they come within the general rule.

The Committee were wise in their limitation of approval, at least that is our conviction. The Decision in itself is too narrow. GRANI> SECRETARY'S REPORT.

The Grand Secretary is to be congratulated upon his success in bringing together the ends of the year. He must be built somewhat on the same pattern as our John R. Parsons. Hear him: Correct returns have been received from all of the Lodges, the most of them in good time, anu the annual dues have all been paid. A marked improvement has taken place in the neatness of the returns over last year's, and the Secretaries and officers have been ready and careful in furnishing information whenever requested. REPORT ON COHRESPO.:'\OENCE.

Our good Brother Vanderleith exhibits his ability in fine form in the Report on Correspondence, which covers 175 pages, with most interesting and valuable matter. We have not read any Report which, in our estimate, better meets the need and wish of the Masonic reader than this: We appreciate his good words for Missouri and ourself.

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NEW'BR.UNSWICK. 1912. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 3,044.

1911. BRlDGlDS,

G. M.

T'VI:NlNG HART,

G. S.

HENUY

Lodges, 38. Gain, 119.

FORTY路FOUUTH ANNUAL COM:MU:\,ICATION' OF TIlE GRAND LODGE OF :NEW BBUNSWICK.

The Forty-fourth 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 Saint John, on Tuesday, the 22d day of August, A. D. 1'911, A. L. 5911. ANNUAL AD])BESS.

As Freemasons we should be profoundly grateful to God for the continued prosperity of this great British Empire of which we form a part, for the constant growth and healthy c0ndition of the Craft within this Jurisdiction, and for the harmonious and friendly relations that have existed' between this and. other Grand Lodges. It is also my privilege and pleasure to report that peace and harmony have prevailed throughout every part of this Jurisdiction, and also that there has been unusual activ ity in the Subordinate Lodges throughout the Province during the past year. The Reports of tbese Lodges will show a substantial increase in our membership. But, my Brethren, it is well to remember that it is not the number of those who wear the lamb skin that has I!;iven to our Frute~nity the proud position that it has always held in the world's estimation, but rathel' the internal qualifications and exemplary conduct of each individual Mason. No anxiety therefore to increase the membership of our Lodge should ever lead us to permit those to join our ranks who do not maintain that high moral standing which should always characterize good Masons. If we wish to preserve the high st.anding of our noble Fraternity, we must never lose sight of that well-known maXim, "Guard well t.he outer door."

The Grand Master alludes touchingly to the Fraternal dead and giv.es a brief biog'raphic notice of several of that Grand Jurisdiction besides the names of many elsewhere. He reports many ceremonial and soCial invitations but no Decisions. Some twenty-t\VO Dispensations for ordinary purposes are reported. The Report altogEther indicates a quiet and normal year, with a fair measure of prosperity.

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GRAND SECRETARY.

The' Grand Secretary reports total receipts for fees, dues, etc., as $3,069.10. Also that there have been 202 in.itiations, 204 passed, 191 raised, 24 joined (affiliated), and 10 reinstated. From these are to be subtracted, 41 withdrawn, 16 suspended and 47 died, leaving an increase of 119. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

There is no mention of Foreign Correspondence and no Committee appointed. Our Brethren of that most worthy little Jurisdiction are strongly conservative in this and other respects.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1912. CHARLES H. WIGGIN, HARRY

CHENEY,

~odges,

79.

1913. Re-elected.. Also Grand Correspondent. Members, 10,480. Gain, 122.

G. M. G. S.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire for 1912 came to us in a well arranged volume of some 295 pages, and as a frontispiece M. W. C. H. Wiggin, Grand Master for 1911 and 1912, greets the Masonic world with a 'smile that is "childlike and bland." Further, the volume is introduced by the details of three Special Grand Communications, one to join in the Celebration of the One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Anniversary of St. John's Lodge, No.1, at Portsmouth; one to attend the Centennial Celebration of Humane Lodge, No. 21, and to dedicate their new Temple at Rochester, and yet another at Oxford for the purpose of dedicating the hall of Mt. Cube Lodge, No. 10. SEMI-ANNUAL CO:\ll\1.L;NICATION.

The Fifty-third Semi-annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Hampshire was held at Freemasons' Hall, in the City of Manchester, on Wednesday, December 27th, A. L. 5911, A. D. 1911.

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It was well attended and was utilized chiefly for exemplifying the work and social association. Following this Record appears an interesting page containing a handsome group of six, the Grand Master with the next five princ~pal Officers of the Grand Lodge, and then we have th.e record of the

ANNUAL C01\lMUNICA'l'ION.

The One Hundred and Twenty-third Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New Hampshire was held at Freemason's Hall, in the City of Concord, on Wednesday, May 15th, A. L. 5912, A. D. 1912. The attendance was good-the usual formalities were observed, including prayer by the Grand Chaplain, and the Grand Master delivered his Addre'ss, from which we excerpt: BUETHTIEN-\Vith the blessing of Him in whom we have all placed our trust, and with hearts filled with thanksgiving that we are spared our life, our health, and enjoy manifold comforts, we enter upon the duties of the one hundred and twenty-third year of our eXistence as a Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. The first and to all of lIS the most sorrowful duty is the thought and record of those of our beloved Brethren who have in the year closing passed to the Celestial Lodge in the Eternal City. We are truly grateful that the number was unusually small.

Then follow the names of several distinguished Masons, with brief biographical sketches, and their portraits appear in immediate connection. The Grand Master reports no Decisions of other than local interest and various Dispensations, with other matters of mere rou I tine, one altogether in line with regular Masonic usage. He refers to the 짜asonic Home, whose general object he strongly endorses, as also the management of the Matron. He urges greater loyalty and liberality in its support. He regrets that while the Grand Lodge goe's to great expense in the publishing and distributing the Annual Proceedings, they are largely ignored by the Lodges and thrown aside as mere rubbish. He insists they should be preserved and read. He refers to printed Rituals as still in use in some few instances, at least, in spite of law and exhortation, and insists that it must be suppressed. To this end 'he issues the following circular:

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CONCORD.

N. R., May 1, 1912.

'1'0 thc lIfastC1'S, Wardens and Brethren ot the Lodges wlder the Ju1"isdiction ot the 11'1. W. Grand Lodge ot New IfcL11t1Jshire: o

BlmTHkF.N-I regret the necessity of calling your attention to the unlawful use of printed books 01' Rituals supposedly containing the esoteric work and lectures prescribed by this Grand Lodge. The printing, typewriting. sale, purchase, use or possession of such books is forbidden by our Grand Lodge under penalty of suspension or 'expulsion. It is incumbent upon all to obey the law, or suffer the penalty. Each Lodge should provide and maintain in correct form a proper Ritual for the use of its offieers. Masters of Lodges will cause this communication to be read at the next Stated Communicatio:l, noted in your records and placed on file in your respective Lodges. 'When done you will so report to the Grand Secretary over your signature as Master, the same to be attested by the Secretary and bear the Lodge seal. '

THE MASONIC HO:i\1E.

The property of the Masonic Home is reported as worth $28" 000. Number of inmate's, 14. No children are admitted and the cost of maintenance is not given. FOREIGN CORRESPONDEKCK

This Report is from the strong pen of R. W. Harry M. Cheney. Grand Secretary, and covers Hi8 pages, of which three are very kindly used in discussing our Grand Jurisdiction. He has a good word for the Correspondent. which is appreciated.

NEW JERSEY. 1912. LESLIE

BUlmITT,

B. F. WAKEFIELD,

G. M. G. S.

1913. C. WOODWARD, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 34,855..

RICHARD

A. SHIRREFFS. Lodges, 191.

RORERT

Gain, 1,761. M. 'V. Leslie Alison Burritt, Grand Master of New Jersey for 1911, has a most pleasing face, if the picture given as frontispiece of the Proceedings correctly represent him, and we would not fear to trust him in the movements of both mind and heart. Also the Proceedings carry in the opening pages the details and personnel of four Emergent Grand Communications for the purpose of constituting a Lodge-paying last tribute to a departed Brother and laying two corner-stones.

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ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICA'rION.

The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey, met in Annual Communication at Masonic Hall, in the City of Trenton, on Wednesday and Thursday, April 17th and 18th, A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912, commencing Wednesday, the 17th inst., at 11 o'clock a. m., there being present all the Grand and many Past Grand Officers, the Representatives of 182 Lodges and a number of Past Masters and visitors. After the usual ceremonies the Grand Master delivered a most excellent and worthy Address, from which we give brief extracts with regret that space will not allow more: BRETHREN-In welcoming you to the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth An路 nual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, I do so most heartily and with a keen sense of profound reverence and gratitude to the Supreme Grand Master, whose watchful care has preserved us during the past year, and now permits us to assemble here that we may consider the interests of our beloved Craft, and legislate as our best judgment may dictate, for its continued welfare and f;tability. I believe this sentiment or idea animates each and all of us, and that while we appreciate our r('sponsibilities ,there comes with that appreciation the pleasing thought that again we have the opportunity of renewing old acquaintances, cementing new friendships and enjoying the exchange of warm Fraternal greetings between Brcthns who through long and close association have become most highly valued and esteemed.

The year has been prosperous. From the Report of the Grand Treasurer you will note improvement in our finances, while from that of the Grand Secretary you will see that our total membership is close to thirty-five thousand. In fact, it is safe to say that today we exceed that number, and our losses during the year, through dimits and suspensio'ns, are less than those of the preceding year. Peace, harmony and good-will toward the entire Masonic world are ours, and within our borders no dissension exists.

- * It would appear that the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, with which Fraternal recognition and exchange of Representatives was effected by us, has perhaps permanently disintegrated, and the former parts have nominally established themselves as separate Grand Bodies, each literally destitute of territorial sovereignty and lacking other evidences of stability or durability. It has long been held by this Grand Jurisdiction that but one Grand Lodge can exist in a distinct geographical territory, and while the conditions now existing in the Republic of Mexico continue, it would seem prudent to await developments before taking any acti0n involving recognition of a so-called "Grand Lodg':l" possessed of not one qualifying condition, under the prece. dents so long held by this Grand Lodge, as being essential to a gove-rning Body of Masonry.

Our Grand Lodge took a different view of this matter, recognizing the York Grand Lodge as having all the right in the matter and

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theÂˇ seceding Lodges as acting under influences generated by unworthy ambitLon and prejudice. A NOTABLE EVENTâ&#x20AC;˘

. The Grand Master so designates the 150th Anniversary of St. John's Lodge of Newark, New Jersey, and the occasion was unquestionably worthy of special distinction. It is a pleasant comment on the stability and prominence of our great Fraternity to find on our Eastern border especially several Lodges dating back to .the 18th century. DECISIONS AND DISPENSATIONS.

There were no Decisions of more than local interest and the Dispensations were all of the usual character and importance. One .new Lodge was constituted and the Grand Master discusses the progress of plans for the creation of a Lodge to work in the Italian language. Wisely he holds this in abeyance. The Grand Master devoted one day in every seven to executive matters and during the year'traveled over sixty thousand miles in attention to the duties of his office. MASONIC HOME.

The present membership of the Horne is 86, including adults and children, an increase of 11. The resources of the Home, including properties and other assets, are some $250,000, and the general condition seems to be good. The Report is extended and elaborate, but so complicated that we cannot decide as to the cost per capita, especially as they have a farm in connection. It would, however, seem to be considerably over two hundred dollars. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is an exceptionally good one, covering 170 pages. Missouri and the Correspondent are treated with Fraternal courtesy.

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83 NEW MEXICO.

L. MEDLER, G. M. ALPHEUS A. KEEN, G. S.

EDWARD

B. WALTON, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 2,799.

WILLIAM

H. WROTH. Lqdges, 37.

JAMES

Gain, 208. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico for 1911 occupy 366 pages, well arranged and in good form in' every way; 221 of these are used, and well used, by our good Brother Wroth, Committee on Foreign Correspondence. The Grand Secretary exhibits-a well-wrought specimen of his work also in the general ma~e" up and completeness of the volume. 'l'HE MASONIC TEMPLE

at Albuquerque, erected by Temple Lodge, No.6, constitutes a hand some frontispiece. SPECIAL AND EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS.

Several Special and one Emergent Grand Communications, the former for installations of Grand Officers, dedication's, constituting Lodges and laying corner-stones-the latter for the funeral of a Past Grand Master. THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COl\1:MUNICATION.

The Thirty-Fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of New Mexico was held in the hall of Temple Lodge, No.6, in the City of Albuquerque, convening on Monday, October 16, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. m. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, Grand Master Edward A. Medler in the Grand East, supported by all the Grand Officers and in the presence of a Constitutional number of Delegates of Lodges, besides Past Grand Officers and visitors. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

BTethren of the Grana Lodue of New M exieo :

Again we assemble in regular Annual Communication to review the state of our Craft under our charge. For thirty-four years our faithful Brethren have annually met to renew their Masonic acquaintances in tho ,Grand Lodge in the Territory of New Mexico and legislate for their Brethren,

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and we can now congratulate ourselves that this is to be our last Annual Communication under a territorial form of government. When our beloved Territ'Jry, our adopted home, shall soon take on the garb of Statehood, let us trust that the lessons taught in our Masonic lectures will fit our Craft to fulfill the duties of free American citizenship and aid to build a ship of state that will merit the approval of our posterity, The spiritual and moral upbuilding of the community is as necessary to its material' welfare as its financial and industrial progress. Our Fraternity has always been the advoeate of clean and pure morals, just and equal laws in the State, religious toleration and the suppression of crime. \Vith these essential teachings as a foundation, the members of our Craft can assume and will take a leading part in the advancement of the interests of our new State, and as time runs on, may we earnestly look forward to a new era in our history. Our Craft is now enjoying a fair share of prosperity, its membership is increasing and as we reflect upon the work of the past year I find nothing of moment to criticise. Our Lodges are in a fiourishing condition, the members are sensible of their responsibilities and obligations, and appreciate their character as Masons.

The Grand Master refers tenderly to the Fraternal dead, many of whom he names, He reports many Dispensations for the ordinary reasons and also his refusal to grant 路some. He reports a number of Decisions, but none of unusual character or calculated to raise a question. He says, touching the KIT CARSON HOME.

In accordance with the action of your body at its last Annual Communication, the final payment upon the purchase of the Kit Carson Home property was made in January, 1911, and the title to the property is now vested in this Grand Lodge. I recommend that the Committee on Masonic Home consider the propriety of inducing some of our Brethren to enter this home, and enjoy its comforts and purposes, without mentioning here their names.

The last paragraph is difficult to understand. FINANCIAL.

The finances of the Grand Lodge seem in good condition: The Masonic Home Fund is reported at $8,338.20, the Committee on Masonic Home, however, reported as follows: Your Committee on Masonic Home Site have had made to them an exceptionally flattering offer of land in the Pecos Valley, which offer comes through the generosity of Past Grand Master Poe and is characteristic of his consistent devotion to the Craft, but after carefUl consideration of the conditions now existing in this Jurisdiction we feel that any imperative necessity of a Masonic Home does not at present exist. The experience in this State of a Fraternal organization made along these same lines has proved a failure from a lack of inmates, besides we feel

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that to tie up all our charity funds in any investment of this nature would prevent the dispensing of those emergent charity cases that frequently arise and must be immediately handled. In view of these considerations your Committee recommend that the consideration of a Masonic Home Site be postponed until such time as the necessity for the same ex ists. l"raternally sUbmitted, JOHN J. KELLY, For the Committee.

"After much discussion, Brother Nathan Jaffa offered the following substitute, which resulted in the substitute being adopted:" That Past Grand Master John W. Poe be to extend his generous offer six months longer tinued ~nd the newly-elected Grand Master to the Committee and that this Committee on full power to act.

requested by this Grand Lodge and that the Committee be conand Grand Wardens be added Masonic Home Site shall have

COiVIMITTEE ON COHRESPONDEKCE.

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence furnishes an excellent Report, courteously canvassing the Proceedings of Missouri in two and one-half pages.

NEW SOUTH WALES. 1910.

1911. G. M. G. S.

H. IVlOKTGO:i\H;RY HAl\llLTON, ARTHUR

BRAY,

L. WHITFIELD. Lodges, 238.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, ]6,036.

LORD CHELl\1SFOHD,

Gain, 1,214. This volume contains Reports of the Grand Lodge Proceedings in the following Communications: Special, 23d August, 1910; Quarterly, 14th September, 1910; .Quarterly, 14th December, 1910; Quarterly, 8th March, 1911; Special, 13th June, 1911; Quarterly, 14th June, 1911. The Territory of this Grand Jurisdiction is divided into Metropolitan and 23 Country Districts, under Inspectors. The regular meetings of the Grand Lodge are held at the Masonic Hall, Castlereagh Street, Sydney. The total number of Lodges in active work is 238, an increase of 10 during the year.

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Subscribing members number 16,036, an increase of 1,214 since our last Annual Report. Grand Lodge Fund Benevolent Fund Freemasons' Orphan Society f.rreemasons' Benevolent Institution

increased by £2,305 to £9,510 increased by 1,515 to 18,834 increased by 522 to 30,779 increased by 1,299 to 13,321

By subscribing members we understand affiliates; doubtless there are many with this Grand Jurisdiction, as with us, who have allowed their membership to lapse. At the Special Grand Communication held August 23d, 1910, the principal business was the installation of Lord Chelmsford as Grand Master, which was done in Solemn Form, Sir Thomas Gibson Carmichael, Grand Master of Victoria, acting as Grand Installing Officer. At the close of the ceremony he addressed the Grand Master in a most excellent speech, to which the Grand Master, who was received with loud and prolonged applause, replied and welcomed the visitors, his salutation being: Most

WOl'shi1Jfu~

Gl'ana Mas to', Most Worshipfu~ Bl'ct/wen, Right WOl'ShiPfUl, Vcry Worshipful,. ana WOl'shi1Jftil, Bl'ethl'cn, etc;" etc.:

And now, Brethren, may I express to you all my deep appreciation of the honor which you bave conferred upon mc in placing me in this chair. I am the fiftb Governor of New South Wales since the inauguration of this Grand Lodge who has sat in this Chair. (Applause.) First of alI you had M. W. Brother Lord Carrington. (Applause,) Then came Lord Jersey. (Applause.) Next Sir'Robert Duff. (Applause,) And last but not least Sir Harry Hawson. (Loud and prolonged applause,) Therefore, I find myself in good company when I find myself in this chair. But, Brethren, you will quite understand that it must nccessarily be with some trepidation that I folIow such distinguished predecessors. And I can only hope that it will be through the loyal co-operation of the Grand Lodge Officers, and I am sure the loyal support of all the Brethren, that I may perhaps prove myself 110t unworthy of those who have gone before me.

QUARTERLY COJ.\il\'1UNICATION, SEPT.

* 14, 1910.

The Grand Master reported in form, having granted 94 Dispensations for various reasons. The Board of General Purposes reported, recommending the granting of subsidies to seven Hospitals and Homes, to the amount of nearly $1,500, which was accepted. The Board of Benevolence reported the amount of some $1,600 donated to needy widows and Brothers during the quarter. At the Quarterly Communication held March 8th, 1911, it was decided that the Grand Lodge should, by a Special Committee, visit

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every Country Lodge once in every four years; said delegation to consist' of one Right Worshipful, one Very Worshipful and' two Worshipful Brethren; also that the expenses of the visitation-should be paid by Grand Lodge. A Special Grand Communication was held June 13th for the nomination of Grand Officers, etc., and on the 14th of June the regular Quarterly Communication was held. In the absence of Lord Chelmsford, Grand Master, the Grand Lodge was presided over 'by the Deputy Grand Master. Lord Chelmsford was re-elected. Seventy-five Dispensations were reported during the quarter for the usual reasons. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report is exceptionally good, covering some 105 pages without any unkind criticism or reflection on anything said or proposed by any Grand Lodge and making wise comments at salient points. Missouri is recognized in one and one-fourth pages (he specifies that we gave him two) in a fairly kind manner.

NEW YORK. 1912. R. J. EDWARD

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G. M. M. L. EHLERS, G. S.

KENWORTHY,

WM. SHERER.

Lodges, 808.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspond.ent. Members, 173,713. Gain, 4,999. CHARLES SMITH,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Yo.rk constitute a volume of over 600 pages, larger than any other which comes to our table and naturally so, since this is by far the largest and most wealthy of all the Grand Jurisdictions of the United States. The opening pages present an excellent picture of M. W. and Rev. Wm. Walter, D. D., Grand Master, who was Grand Master in 1781-2-3. His was unquestionably a stately presence and a splendid manhood as indicated by his picture and history. Also we have the picture of the dignified and worthy 'James Hennig, who was Grand Secretary from 1828 to 1846, and who had the distinction of originating and establishing the Hall and Asylum Fund. ANNUAL COl\1:l\IUNICATION.

_The One Hundred and Thirty-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New

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York was opened in the Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, City of New York, on the afternoon of May 7, A. D. 1912; A. L. 5912, at 2 o'clock,. and was opened with the usual ceremonies, after which the Grand Master pr~sented an Address whose excellence is such that we must be permitted to extract in brief: BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LoDGE--OnCe again we meet as Masons, representing the body politic of the Craft in our great Jurisdiction. We come prepared to counsel together; to refiect upon what has been done; to consider perhaps how much more might have been done, and to resolve that our efforts here shall be in accord with the "onward and forward" spirit of the Craft in all that pertains to its wider usefulness in the world. To the Father of all we owe profound thanks for His watchfulness and guidance since last we met in annual session, and with bowed head and reverent mien we have prayed for divine blessing upon the work of this session. Death has claimed some who were conspicuously dear to us; men who had rendered great service to the Craft-who could ill be spared from its activities; but their departure has revealed to us, more than ever before, the magnitude of their labors, and we prize the glorious heritage of their worth which is ours. In Masonry and in the world at large they represented the ideal of human endeavor. Embodying as they did the height of fidelity and loyalty in the one field, theirs was the truest exemplification of commercial integrity and honor in the other. From their broad conception of Masonry's power for good in the world we may well gather inspiration--making of it a virile factor for the betterment of our lives as it was in theirs. Other organizations, reaching out to attract men, offer various inducements; advantages of a more or less benevolent nature; and far-reaching infiuences are likewise exerted to assist their membership in divers ways. These organizations today seem alive with energy and activity in marked contrast to our

The Grand Master touchingly refers to the Fraternal dead and gives a brief sketch in many cases: Today we recall the forms and the faces of our Brethren who sank to rest with the twilight and the stars. They graced the ranks of our Fraternity. The best that was in them they gave to their fellow-man. They applied the tenets of Free Masonry to their daily walk in life. They brought sunshine and gladness to the downtrodden and the sorrowing. We rejoice that they were of us and with us, and shall remain with us, enshrined in our hearts, untn we, too, pay the debt of nature. "They never quite leave us, the friends who have passed, Through the shadow of death to the sunlight above; A thousand sweet memories are holding'them fast, To the places they blessed with their presence and love. "We, too, will go home o'er the river of rest, As the strang and the lovely before us have gone; Our sun will go down in the beautiful West, To rise in the glory that circles the throne.

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"Until then we are bound by our love and our faith To the saints who are waiting in Paradise fair; They have passed beyond sight at the touching of Death, But they live like ourselves in God's infinite care."

Following comes a long list of Appointments, Dispensations and Ceremonies, one of the most interesting of which latter was the dedication of a Memorial Chapel at the Masonic Home. Dispensations were granted for twelve new Lodges. The Labor Bureau is strongly commended and the Grand Master refers most hopefully to the spendid properties of the Grand Lodge in New York as to the prospect of its increasing value. His reference to the Home is highly complimentary to the management and indicates something of the same anxieties and troubles that have come to other Grand Jurisdictions in this wise. THE HOME.

It is' with some degree of anxiety 'that I

approach this subject of the Craft's great interest. Here and there we hear murII).urings that too much is being done for our Home at Utica; that our children are being brought up in luxury, and now and then intimations are made of mismanagement, of extravagance, even of indifference, to the needs of our old people. No specific charges are presented-only the gossip of those irresponsible men whose interest in the Craft is limited to a knowledge of the Ritual, supplemented by a well-advertised notoriety as "in and out" visitors of Lodges. My anxiety docs not arise out of fear for the subject of our Home as it really is; rather, how the fabricated conditions created by those who judge of it only at long range can best be treated. Not one institution, State or National, can show the development in every department which ours can, and has shown durin!! the past six years; and in thosfl essentials which go to contribute to the com路 fort and improvement of our charges, we have long since passed from thE experimental stage to the as~ured. HEPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

The Grand Secretary reports that every Lodge has reported in full and paid dues, and the receipts from all sources are $216,967.62, all of which is receipted for by the Grand Treasurer, who reports also a balance from last year of $60,467.72, making a total of $278,121.32, with the accrued interest. Disbursements during the year were $217,813.06, leaving a balance of $60,308.26. The inmates of the Home are reported at 434: Men, 197; women, 116; boys, 54; girls, 67; which shows that like the experience of most Homes the number of old people increases, while that of the children diminishes. The net expense for the year is given at $107,382.85, which for an average of 427 inmates, as reported, indicates a cost per capita of over $250.

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Appendix. CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence covers some 126 pages and is well written throughout. Missouri has kindly mention in a single page.

NORTH CAROLINA. 1912.

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N. HACKETT, G. M. JOHN C. DREWRY, G. S. JOHN A. COLLINS.

RICHARD

Lodges, 410.

W. B. McKAY, G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 21,479.

Gain, 633. The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina convened in its One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Annual Communication in the hall of the Masonic Temple in the City of Raleigh, on Tuesday evening, January 9th, 1912, at 7: 30 o'clock, and was opened in due form, it appearing that a constitutional number of Lodge's were represented. In the absence of the Grand Master the Grand Lodge was opened and presided ov.er by the Deputy Grand Master until the second day, and the Address was likewise deferred until that time. Besides the names of all the Grand and Past Grand Officers the Rep路resentatives of Lodges are given in detail, besides, also, the names of all Grand Representatives present. Good for the printer but wearing on the Secretary-also on the funds of the Grand Lodge. However--! The Grand, Secretary, in presenting his Report, reveals a singular fact which from his statement even seems to be a eu'stom all the more reprehensible. We give part of this Report: EXCLUSION FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.

I regret to call to your attention a practice that is constantly growing in this Grand Jurisdiction, viz" that of excluding members for non-payment of du~s just before the report is made to the Grand Lodge. This action is taken by the Subordinate Lodge in order to save the expense of paying the per capita tax on any unprofitable member. A large majority of these excluded members are able to p.ay thClr dues, and they are only temporarily excluded and are allowed to come back into the Lodge a few months later upon the payment of back dues. The Grand Lodge loses the per capita tax and the member becomes lukewarm and almost invariably forever afterwards a drone in the Lodge. This condition of affairs is largely the result of the

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Secretary waiting until it is about time for him to make his report to the Grand Lodge before he commences to collect dues.

He also states that in this way alone nearly one thousand members were lost during the year. However, he throws some light on this shaded and regrettable report in the further showing of. the growth of the Order. In the year 1895 the receipts from all sources of the Grand Lodge were $4,779.50. The total receipts this year, as shown above, are $19,101.47, which is an increase in receipts of over 400 per cent. In the year 1895 the number of Masons in the State in good standing was 9,842. We now have a membership of 21.479, which is an increase of 120 per cent. These statements show a splendid growth, both in receipts and membership, and should be a source of much gratification to every member in the State.

The Grand Secretary also reports the formation of six new Lodges, by Di'spen~ation of Grand Master, during the year. HENRY A. GRADY.

The Grand Orator, Brother Henry A. Grady, was introduced and delivered a l;'plendid Address, which was ordered printed and from which we would gladly extract but for want of space. Its deeply reverent spirit is especially to be commended. ORPHAN HOME.

This Institution is reported in a most satisfactory condition. A large and well-appointed farm is connected with it, and other sources of income are so affluent that the Grand Lodge is only asked for an appropriation, of $5,000 for the coming year! Comment is unnecessary. A Singing Class, or Glee Club, of the children has been touring the State, securing net receipts of almost $10,000! The Home is full to its capacity, having 325 children at pre'sent. l\fASONIC AND EASTERN STAR HOME.

This is now in process of erection and is intended to car~ for the aged and indigent of the Brethren as also their wives and widows. The Eastern Star has agreed to pay two-fifths of the cost of the plant. Its maintenanc~ is not yet arranged for. The Grand Master suggests a per capita tax of twenty-five cents for this purpose.

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The Report shows that this interest of the Grand Lodge is in fine condition. We quote: Again we congratulate the Grand Lodge upon the successful management as shown in路 the report of the Masonic Temp~e Committee, which shows that the Grand Lodge has now invested only $44,000 of its money in this enterprise, which cost $171,000, and that the profits from the rents, together with the annual instalments paid by the Grand Lodge towards its capital stock, will extinguish its debt in eight or ten years' time. We note the debt on this property now is $93,500. ADDRESS OF GRAND 1\1" ASTER.

Coming so late in the Session this doubtle'ss lost some interest to the Grand Lodge, but a~ read it is a fine paper, brief but breathing a most excellent spirit. Only one Decision is reported-of no special interest. SPECIAL GRAND LODGES.

A number of Special Grand Communications are reported in detail after the minutes of the Annual Grand Communication. Most of these are for the purpose of laying corner-stones. REPORT ON CORRESPONDEKCE.

This Report, covering 116, pages, is exceedingly well written and touches wisely the points of interest in the several Proceedings noted. We much regret that we did not receive a copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina-which, of course, is the reason it was not noticed in our review of Grand Lodges. We appreciate the plea:sant pages accorded us.

NORTH DAKOTA. 1910. G. M. VV ALTER L. STOCKWELL, G. JAMES W. FOLEY. Lodges, 101.

1911. G. M. Re-elected. Com. on For. Cor. Members, 8,006.

ROBJ~RT MORRISON,

JOHN J. HULL,

Gain, 427. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota for 1911 are very appropriately introduced by a fine photo-engraving of the passing Grand Master John J. Hull, accompanied by a brief bio-

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graphical sketch, showing him to be 57 years of age, a man of fine character and good general preparation and altogether worthy of the exalted position of Grand Master. TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COIV!MUNICATION.

The Twenty-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the State of North Dakota was opened at 10 a. m. in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Grand Forks, Wedne'sday, June 27th, and continued in session until 5 p. m. Wednesday afternoon, .June 28th, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911. ADDHESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is for the most part a recital of vt'Ork and experiences during the year with few items of special interest except within that Jurisdiction. We give an excerpt: The year has been a busy one. The growth of the Order bas been beyond my faintest expectations when con:::idering the depression vf last year caused by the shortage of crop all over our entire State. We now number 101 Lodges, with a total membership of over eight thousand and an averag( membership of seventy-nine. But why should not Masonry keep pace witt other Institutions of the world? No Institution w~s ever founded upon better principles or surer foundation; with our trust being in God, the Great Physician who can heal us of our wounds, bind up our broken hearts, and soothe us in time of sorroVl'; with Faith, Hope and Charity as our watchword and Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth as the tenets of our Order, who can wonder at the growth we have ZtcL:omplished? And who can conceive of anything more beautiful?

The Grand Master records with Fraternal tenderness the death of R. W. Brother A. L. 'Woods, Grand Lecturer, and further states that death has been busy throughout the Jurisdiction, but mentions no other names, nor does he refer to other Jurisdictions. m:CISIOKS.

He reports only two Decisions; one to the effect that the Lodge having voted to reimburse a Brother who has been defrauded by another member of the Lodge, the Master has no option, but must sign the warrant for the money. Nevertheless he gives it as his opinion that the Grand Lodge should legislate to give the Master the power to protect Lodge funds when about to be used improperly. He also decides that a Lodge under Dispensation has no other powers than to confer Degrees and receive petitions for affiliation; therefore it may not grant a dimit.

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In accordance with the order of Grand Lodge he divided the Grand Jurisdiction into fourteen Masonic Districts and appointed District Deputy Grand Masters, and issued a Circular announcing the action and explaining the purpose; also setting forth the work and authority committed to the District Deputy Grand Masters by the Grand Lodge. He detail's some of the work and experiences of the Brethren so appointed as follows: With a very few exceptions, the District Deputies report being very cordially received by the particular Lodges they visited, which indicates the particular Lodges favor the plan. . Perhaps the greatest error which nearly all the Lodges have fallen into is in allowing the Brethren to become delinquent in their dues. Many Lodges are caI'rying large amounts on their books with no seeming necessity. The Deputies have been instructed to urge upon the Brethren the necessity of keeping the dues collectcd and to rEmit the dues in worthy cases rather than to allow an unwarranted amount of delinquents. Some of the common errors are: Slackness in opening the Lodge on time; not being proficient in opening and closing of Lodge and conferring of degrees; lack of proper decorum in the Lodge room; allowing smoking during the session of the Lodge. These all tend to lessen the Brother's zeal for the Instit ution, and if allowed to "continue the members will soon become discouraged and a discouraged Lodge will never succeed. Another error is allowing factions to exist in the Lodge. "A house divided against itself, will fall." This is no less true of a Masonic Lodge.

Dispensations were issued to form five new Lodges during the year; also for many minor purposes, such as for conferring Degrees, Electing and Installing Officers at other than the prescribed times. The Grand Master dwells at'length upon the Washington Memorial Association and recommends the appropriation of $100.00 in the interest of that enterprise. He attended the meeting at Alexandria in person, and was pleased with the idea and the plan proposed. He issued several Circular Letter'S to the Lodges during the year: One urging care in the selection of Masonic material and proficiency as a requisite for advancement; one urging great care in the election of proper Officers; one calling attention to the Grand Lodge requirement that the Proceedings be read in every SUbordinate Lodge within three months; and yet another urging obedience to the "Order of the Grand Lodge," that all Subordinate Lodges observe St. John's Day by attending religious services either on the day itself or the Sunday neare'st thereto, adding that doubtless any congregation would be glad to welcome the Lodge to its services on that occasion. All this may be, and (joubtless is, eminently proper, yet it is

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somewhat unusual, at least we have rarely known anything of the sort. We think it good, however, and worthy of imitation. GRAND TREASURER.

The Finance Committee, on examining the records of the Grand Treasurer and other sources of information, report a Balance on hand, last' yearGeneral Fund "" $17,933.00 Masonic Relief Fund............. 2,019.35 $19,952.. 35 Receipts during the current year from various sources, aggregating $8,805.78, Making a total of $28,948.13 Total Expenditures $8,106.26 Leaving a balance in General Fund.............. 18,249.00 Leaving a balance in Masonic Relief Fund. .. .. ... 2,653.67 APPROPRIATIONS.

. Grand MastE1r's salary .. , Fraternal Correspondent Printing Proceedings路 Contingent Expense Fund Membership Registry

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$ 100.00 . 100.00 .. 500.00 .. 1,250.00 .. 500.00

Your Committee would also further recommend an additional appropriation of $200.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the use of the Grand Master in defraying expenses ineident to bis office.

There is no Report on Correspondence except a Digest of Decisions of the several Grand Master's as reported from various Jurisdictions. This covers six and a half pages.

NOVA SCOTIA. 1912.

1911. vVM.

MARSHALL BLACK,

THOMAS

MOWBRAY,

G. M.

G. M. Also Grand Correspondent. Members, 6,223.

AUGUSTUS JOHN WOLFF,

G. S.

Lodges, 71. Gain, 186.

. An excellent portrait of M. W. Brother Theodore Augustus Cossman, Grand Master, 1900-01, graces the initial page of the Proceedings, and the personnel, with time and place of sev~ral Special Grand Lodges, are recorded at length.

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Forty-sixth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Nova Scotia wa~ held in Freemasons' Hall in the City of Halifax, beginning at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of Wednesday, the 14th day of June, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911. •

The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form in the presence and with the assistance of a sufficient number of the Representatives of Subordinate Lodges, beside's Past Grand Officers and visitors. '.Phe Grand Master thus introduces his ANNUAL ADDRESS.

1'0 the lIf. W. the Grand TJodge of. Nova Scotia, A. F. <£ A. M.:

BRE'l'HREN--For the second time I have the privilege and honor of meeting the Brethren of the Jurisdiction assembled in Annual Communication; the fort-sixth sinca the organization of this Grand Lodge, and as we take up our various Masonic duties may we be so guided by that Great Power above that when our work has been completed we may believe that our labors have not been in vain for the advancement of our beloved Craft and the relief of our poor and distressed Brethren throughout the Jurisdiction. May the "Supreme Ruler of the Universe" so order our lives here below that when the "Dread Reaper" appears to us we may be so prepared that no . fear will assail us when he summens us to meet our ,Judge fact to fa.ce to answer for our actions during our short span of life on this terrestrial sphere, and may we hear thosa blessed words, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the Kingdom of Heaven."

The Grand Master recites a long list of :F'raternal dead in tender and respectful terms, referring to some of the more distinguished of that Jurisdiction. OFFICIAL ACTS.

He reports hi's official rulings and acts at length, which seem 'generally in accord with Masonic usage, 'though we deprecate the granting of several Dispensations to confer Degrees "out of time," as the party is about to leave Jurisdiction, etc., etc. In all such cases-as a rule-we would say, let the candidate recognize the dignity of our Order 'and await the regular time, or let him return for the Degree-or let him secure a waiver if neces·sary. Masonry should not inconvenience an entire Lodge and cha,nge its established autonomy at the pleasure of any candidate. We note also that several Lodges asked and received permission to attend Di-

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vine Service on Sunday in regal-ia. We doubt the propriety of this -from either the standpoint of the Church or the Lodge. DECISIONS.

In the first and second Decision he 'states that a Dimitted Mason has no right to visit, and that the Tyler may not sit inside the door of the Lodge room, but must remain at his post although none are passing in or 'out. The latter seems to us unnecessarily strictthe former is certainly not in accordance with Masonic spirit and usage. A Dimitted Mason should be allowed to visit during the , life of his dimit. The Grand Master states, in conclu'sion, that having visited every Lodge in the Jurisdiction last year he did not deem it necessary to do so again and therefore he had met with but few.MASONIC HOME.

The Masonic Home is comparatively new, but seems in a promising condition. As it is connected with a farm, we are unable to give the average cost of maintenance with any accuracy. We suppose it 1's more than the usual cost as there are only eight inmates -seven women and one man; besides which various improvements during the year complicate the question of cost. No children are admitted to this Home. REPOHT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Th is Report is in excellent form; full of good things, and clearly shows the writer uses his brain as well a's his fingers. Evidently he disagrees with Home expres.sed opinions of the _Grand Master and we agree with him. He deals kindly with Missouri in three well-written pages.

OHIO. 1911. H. S. KISSELL, G. M. ' J. H. BROMWELL, S. G.

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B. GUITTEAN, G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 82,833.

NELSON WILLIAMS.

Lodges, 524. Gain, 3,332.

The Proceedings of the 'Grand Lodge of Ohio for the year 19101911 are embodied in a well-arranged volume of 488 pages, num路

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berM consecutivelY, and well utilized by the Grand Secretary and Grand Correspondent in discharging their special functions. A splendid picture of an "unbroken line of twenty Past Grand Masters" is presented on the initial page of the volume, an inci路 dent路 ver路y unusual, if not altogether unknown heretofore in the history of any Grand Lodge. AT ITS ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION

the Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Mason's of Ohio convened in the Masonic Temple, Dayton, Ohio, at 10 o'clock a. m., Wednesday, October 18, 1911. There were iIi attendance the Grand Officers, with one exception; several Past Grand Officers and visitors, besides the Representatives of 508 out of the 524 Lodges of the Jurisdiction. The Grand Lodge. was opened in Ample Form, after which Brother Edward Burkhardt, Mayor of Dayton, on behalf of the citizens, and Brother HOrace A. Irvin, on behalf of the Masonic Fraternity of the city, extended greeting's in warm and eloquent terms. The eloquent and fitting response was by M. W. Brother O. P. Sperra. The Grand Secretary was authorized to send greetings to the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, then also in session, which he did in happy t-erms, and soon read to the Grand Lodge a most Fraternal response. ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is largely technical, and little space is used for mere sentiment. We copy an occasional paragraph. .As we survey the year which has, just closed. we can not, I am quite sure, but distinguish a splendid advance in all lines of thought and action. Corruption in high places, unscrupulous business methods, unfair dealing between employer and employee, the great moral and social evils, are not condoned as formerly. Approaching' these matters in a frank and honest way, eliminating prejudices and jealousies, applying real brotherly love in some instances, arc assisting in the solution of these great problems and is bringing the world to a much higher plane morally, socially and economically, and I believe that the teachings of Masonry are having no small part in this general uplift. NECROLOGY.

While thoughts of joy and gladness well up within us as we meet old friends and form new associates on an occasion such as this. yet we can not but be touched with a pang of sadness as w~ scan the list of our Fraternal dead. Before entering upon other duties it has become our custom, not simply 路because it "is a custom. but because our natural instincts direct us

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so to do, to make mention of those who have transferred to us th~ burdens' which they have borne, in order that we, by taking them up, may develop those finer qualities whicb r.an come only from duties well performed.

Following this he records the name and virtues of M. W. Brother Joseph M. Goodspeed, the Senior Past Grand Master of that Jurisdiction; also the name of Brother Arthur P. Crane, a Past Master; also he states that the death toll has been heavy in that 1,195 members have passed away during the year. Follows a long list of distinguished dead of other Jurisdictions. DISPENSATIONS.

Eighty-nine Dispensations were granted for the ordinary Masonic purposes. Many were refused, all after c'areful inquiry. Also four Dispen'sations for the formation of new Lodges. THE MASONIC HOME.

The Superintendent of the Home reports in terms so enthusiastic and even poetic that we cannot refrain from a quotation: Imposingly and beautifully located upon one of Springfield's western hills, from whose large and magnificent porch can be obtained a glimpse of Buck Creek, in the Mad River ValleY below, as it empties its waters into the Mad River, which skirts like a silvery thread the one hundred and fifty-four acres of Home property, of beautiful lawns richly covered with shrubbery and flowering plants, fruit-bearing orchards, vegetable gardens, and otherwise cultivated farm lands, pasturage, and beautiful groves covered with many old and stately trees, and from whose massive tower floats daily (weather permitting) the beautiful and glorious tri-colored emblem of our country, with tower nightly illuminated to shine forth as a beacon light of hope and cheer to those of our aged and otherwise infirm Masonic Brethren, their widows, and the fatherless and motherless ones, who may be entitled to find a haven of earthly comfort and happiness within its sheltering walls.

He reports twenty-one (then) in the beautiful Hospital contribute'd by the Eastern Star and being fostered by their general ministrations. Also that there are in the Home 73 men, the average age of whom is 72 years; 47 women, average age 73 years; boys, 25, average age 12, and girls, 22; average age 12-167 in all. The Home property consists of some 150 acres, with commodious buildings, etc., etc. The proceeds of farm and garden during the year were $5,812.44, with fine outlo.ok for coming year, plenty of horses, stock, poultry, etc., etc. }\{AINTENAN CEo

The expenses, as reported for the year, and tabulated as maintenance betterments, etc., etc., including all additions and iIJ;lprove-

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ments, aggregated $44,650.17. Such is the Report and such the difference in conditions that we cannot compare the expense per capita with our own, yet it is evidently greater, though the Home is ~uch more exten'sive in equipment, etc., than that of Missouri. CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother Nelson Williams, Grand Correspondent, occupies 207 pages very wisely and well, according to our Grand Jurisdiction four pages, in which nothing but the spirit of kindly approval appears.

OKLAHOMA. 1912.

1913. G. GRAY, G, M. WJ.\.I. M. ANDERSON, G. S. Re-elected. THOMAS C. HU:MPIIREY. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 420. Members-not given. Gain-not given.

ALEXIS EDDLEMAN,

G. M.

AT_FRED

The portrait and sketch of Grand Master Gray indicate him to be a man well worthy by nature and training for the exalted position he occupies. Fifteen Emergent Communications for the purpose of laying corner-Eltones and one for dedicating hall are announced in the opening pages of Proceedings. FOURTH ANl'\UAL COMMUXICATION.

The Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Oklahoma, was convened at the Scottish Rite Temple, in the City of McAlester, State of Oklahoma, by Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Alfred G. Gray, at 10 o'clock, a. m. on the 14th day of February, A. L. 5912, -A. D. 1912. Most Worshipful William M. Anderson, Grand Secretary, announced that there was a sufficient number of constituent Lodges present, by Representatives, to constitute a quorum to open the Grand Lodge, there being 345 Lodges represented out of a total of 408 Lodges. The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Maste~ then proceeded to purge the body, after which he announced that the Most Worshipful Grand Master,' Alexis Eddleman, was present in the Temple, and ordered the Grand Deacons,' Almer E. Monroney and Everett G. Walcott, to retire and conduct the Grand Master into the Grand

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Lodge and to the Grand East. The Grand Deacons thereupon retired and conducted the Grand Master into the Grand Lodge and to the Grand East, where he was received with the private Grand Honors. The Deputy Grand Master then handed to him the gavel, and after invocation by the Grand Chaplain, the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Alexis Eddleman, opened the Grand Lodge in Ancient and Ample Form, with the Grand Officers occupying their stations and places. The Grand Master thus introduces the ADDRESS.

My DEAn 'BRETHREN-Another revolution of the wheel of time, another year with its successes and failures, its hopes and its fears, its high ideals for greater achievement and the betterment of mankind, its faults and its follies, disappointments and victories, has come and gone, and we are again assembled to take an accollnt, to strike a balance and ascertain the net result. That mistakes have been made, that failures and- disappointments beset us, that we have failed to attain our ideals, must be admitted. This, however, is the inevitable result of human effort. If we could reach our ideals it would be unfortunate indeed. There would then be 'nothing to hope for, nothing to encourage, nothing to spur us on to renewed effort, and we must necessarily retrograde. \Ve must have high ideals, greater hopes and aspirations and continually strive with all our power and the help of God to attain them. We should earnestly and devoutly thank Almighty God for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us, for the lofty ideals He has given us and for the measure of achievement He has meted out to us. H is my pleasure to be able to tell you that peace and harmony have prevailed through:JUt this Grand Jurisdiction; that but little discipline has been required; that the great work of building and maintaining our Masonic Home was neither a dream ncr a spasm, but a living idea, and that it thrives and grows in the hearts of the Brethren, and that they may be safely trusted to rally to its support and meet its requirements. We realized in the beginning that a hard year was before us, and the tax upon our resources heavy, but the Brethren have stood by their guns, and have said by their actions, the Home must and shall succeed.

Fifteen Lodges chartered at last session were constituted during the year. Dispensations were granted for nine Lodges and three surrendered their Charters. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master made a number of Decisions, most of which were only local in application and interest, and several were disapproved by the Committee on Law and Usage. One, numbered 22, to the effect that an applicant duly elected to receive the Degrees, if he refuses to conform to the requirements of preparation for introduction cannot have the fee returned. This was approved by the

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Committee, but we respectfully suggest that in our humble opinion both are in error. This is no doubt almost an impertinence-but we have old-fashioned ideas on Masonic questions. However, we will not argue this at all. If it pleases our Brethren of Oklahoma, it is good! We are gratified to note that Oklahoma has repudiated the dogma of perpetual Jurisdiction. MASONIC HOME.

The Masonic Home is reported in excellent condition and general enthusiasm with reference to this Institution, now in the blush and bloom of its early youth is manifest. The Home family numbers 111, as follows: Boys, 53; girls, 44; old men, 10; old women, 4-111. ':1 The cost of maintenance is reported by the Committee at $24.50 per month, per capita, but of course the complications arising from being connected with a farm, etc., renders it impossible to be exact. and. in fact, this estimate is practically contradicted and the cost reduced almost one-half by another estimate. The expenditures to date have been almost $160,000. Plainly the Brethren are finding out that the management and support of a Home is not a picnic! But they are brave and true ,and will solve every problem in the end. CORRESPONDEN CEo

The Report covers 42 pages, with reviews of 47 Grand Lodges, which indicates the wonderful skill in condensation possessed by Brother Humphrey. He touches the hill-tops with a strong hand, however, and accords to Missouri almost a page, which is a little more than our share. The Proceedings, as a whole, including Correspondence, is a fine volume.

OREGON. 1912.

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THOMAS M. BALDWIN, G. M. JAMES

ROBINSON, G.

P. MASON. Lodges, 127.

DAVID

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BURNET, G.

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rent year and the details of a Special Grand Communication for the purpose of laying the corner-stone for the Arts Building of Reed College are given in full, as also a fine picture of the college. The exercises were full of interest and largely attended. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Sixty-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge . Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the 路State . of Oregon, was opened in the Grand Lodge room, Masonic Temple, City of Portland, on the morning of June 12th, A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m., in the presence of.a Constitutional number of Lodge Representatives, also the Grand and many Past Grand Officers, and visitors. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

BRETHREN OF THE GRAND LODGE-"Peace be within thy borders and prosperity within thy palaces. May they prosper who love thee." Such be our greeting, and such be the spirit with which we approach this, our Sixty-second Annual Communication. May we desire great things for the caus拢: of Masonry in our State, and may our powers of doing be equal to our 'tasks that the doing of our work shall be no miracle. Representing, theoretically at least, the combined wisdom, prudence and experience of all the Lodges within this Grand Jurisdiction, we are assembled here today to inspect the work of the past year, and to formulate further plans which shall give direction and impetus to the work in the future. No one, who has not t.ried to fill the station of Grand Master, can have an idea of the immense amount of work entailed in the proper performance of its varied duties. 'rhe Grand Master should devote all his time, absolutely, to the interests of the Craft during his term of sE'r:vice. ' He should visit every Lodge in the Jurisdittion, and by wise counsel, and advice, and by the influence of his. presence among the Brethren, he would thus render them benefits not obtainable from any other source. Brethren, I congratulate you upon the close of a year of prosperity, as evidenced in the Report of our Grand Secretary, whose labors have contributed largely to this happy result. Thi~ Report will show the greatest material growth for any like period in the history of the Craft ill this State.

The Grand Master alludes tenderly to the Fraternal dead. and recites a long list from that and other Grand Jurisdictions. He reports several Appointments as Grand Representatives, and also details the constituting of four Lodges, chartered by the Grand Lodge at the last session. He granted Dispensations for the instituting of five Lodges, which were duly set to work. He laid several cornerstones, dedicated Lodge halls and granted, many Dispensations for the usual reasons, and all within the scope of the law. He reports a number of Decisions, but none of more than local interest.

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ASSOCIATION.

A Representative having been appointed to meet with this body and the sum of one hundred dollars having been forwarded to meet expenses, the Grand Master reported that this was returned with the explanation that as the Grand Lodge of Oregon declined to cooperate in the matter there was. no claim against it for expenses at all. The Grand Master appoints another Representative, however, and earnestly recommends that the Grand Lodge reconsider its former action and co-operate in this "most laudable and praiseworth undertaking," as he deemed it to be. This, with the Memorial from the Hot Springs Lodge touching the erection of a Masonic Building for Charity, etc., with some other items, was referred to the Committee on Correspondence, and we find no further reference thereto. GRAND ORATOR.

The Address of the Grand Orator, Brother Stephen A. Lowell, was of very high order. We give a brief extract with sincere regret that we cannot give all. This is his closing paragraph: Whether we ever determine with accuracy the time or place of Masonic birth, is perhaps not important. It is important that we hold the Fraternity to the purity and grandeur of its pristine purposes. It is enougb for us that the Institution of Freemasonry in the two hundred years covered by its authentic Records, has developed into a globe-wide influence for civilization. second only to the Church and the educational systems of the age. FroRl masters of Gothic architecture the society has advanced to the mastery of comprehensive philanthropy and a universal moral philosophy, garbed in an almost perfect symbolism. Thoroughly known, its precepts constitute a liberal education and a bulwark' against that selfishness and Immorality which has destroyed the civilizations earlier existing. Its mysteries and dogmas, its traditions and its dramas, speak a language of charity and erect a temple of human hope. Whether its mysteries and philosophy began with history, men will know when they pierce the ultimate veil. It is sufficient for the present needs Lha: its devotees make the organization reflective of the light and life which it3 mysteries and philosophy signalize. Its final goal is truth-for truth shall make us free-free morally, intellectually, fitted to finally enter as Free and Accepted Masons, that supernal structure of ultimate brotherhood, "That House Not Made with Hands Eternal in the Heavens." FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report from the strong pen of M. W. David P. Mason is most worthy. It covers 236 pages in a most thorough, yet kindly spirit. Missouri is accorded four and a half pages with no criticism whatever. He concludes by quoting: "As the beautifUl light of a glorious day rises out of the mists of the early. morning, so has the effulgent light of Masonry shaken off the shadows

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of early superstitions and mounted higner and higher in the esteem and approbation of the best people of the earth, until like the sun at meridian height. it is the beauty and glory of our most enlightened civilizatiun. "May it ever continue to inculcate its sacred tenets in the hearts of men until all human action and endeavor shall be guided and directed by the unerring principles of brotherly love, relief and truth-then indeed our obligation will not be forgotten or restricted in its mean ing."

PENNSYLVANIA. 1911. GIW. W. GUTHRIE, G. M. WM:. A. SINN, G. S. JAMES

1912. L. GORGAN, G. M. JOHN W. PERRY, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Members, 100,765.

WILLIAM

M. LA l\iBERTON.

Lodges, 485. Gain, 4,343.

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest and cer路tainly one of the greatest in our great land. Naturally, therefore, the Annual should in size and dignity reflect the character of the Grand Jurisdiction it represents. It contains 607 pages well printed and is altogether a sightly volume reflecting much credit on the Grand Secretary, Correspondent and publisher. It is introduced by a handsome picture of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, following which comes the detailed Proceedings of four Quarterly and two Special Grand Communications-the first mentioned following merely the usual custom of this Grand Lodge, which having been created by the Grand Lodge of England and being for some time a dependency thereof, retains some provincial characteristics. This, in the systematic division and arrangement of the work, renders the particular function of the Grand Lodge in its Annual Communication much less burdensome and complicated, though it would hardly be suited to a Grand Jurisdiction with a widely scattered and comparatively scarce membership, as is the case with many American Grand Lodges. The two Special Grand Lodges were !1otable in that one was to pay the last tribute of respect to R. W. William A. Sinn, Grand Secretary, who died October .17, 1911, with a Masonic history of forty-five years, sixteen of which were occupied with the duties of Grand Secretary. The 'other Special Grand Communication was in accordance with a previous arrangement to celebrate the

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of the founding of the Grand Lodge, which was a most interesting occasion, attended by a number of Grand Masters, with other distinguished visitors from various Grand Jurisdictions. The addresses, ceremonies, etc., were fully in keeping with the dignity of the hour. THE ANNUAL GRAI\"D COl\:Il\'[UNICATlON

was held at Philadelphia, December 27th, 1911, Grand Master Geo. W. Guthrie presiding, with a representation of 125 Lodges. The Address of the Grand Master is a 'most worthy document, but we regret that there is no recognition of the S.A. O. U. The Grand Master surprises us by a revelation so contradictory to the spirit of Masonry that we could only accept it as true from high authority: In the latc p:>litical campaign, some members of the Fraternity, forgetful of their obligation.s, attempted to make use of their Masonic connection to pr'Jmote their political interests. In some of the c",ses, the candidates advertised their membership in Symbolic Lodges and In other Masonic Iaodies, in circulars which they them, selves distributed to the public. In one case in Susquehanna County, and in another in Berks County, the candidates issued and distributed printed circulars, in which the names, addre'>ses, and locations of the various Masonic bodies to which they belonged, were fully recited. When these circulars were called to my attention, I notified the candidates that they must be immediately recalled, and instructed the District Deputy Grand Masters in the respective counties to visit each Lodge under their Jurisdiction, and instruct the Brethren that such conduct was un-masonic and deserved the condemnation of every sincere Mason. Almost immediately after this occurrence, my attention was caIJed to publications in three papers in the City of Philadelphia, in which in different artlclcs recommending certain candidates to support, their Masonic connections were set forth at length. One of these publications was in a "Masonic" paper, in which a whole page was devoted to the advocacy of the interest of. a certain candidate, his Masonic relation's and character 'being specially dwelt upon. It is not permissible for a Mason to use his Masonic membership to promote his personal interests either in business or in politics. A Brother convicted on a charge of attempting to use the Fraternity for any such purposes COUld, and should, be expelled from Masonry; and every earnest, faithful Mason should show bis condcrilllation of such conduct by every means in his power.

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DECISIONS.

The Grand Master, among many Decisions, gives out some that are perhaps of interest. One is that "an officer of a Lodge subordinate to this Grand Lodge has no rig~t to correspond with the Grand Lodge of another Jurisdiction on Masonic subjects, without the au~hority of the Grand Master." After this we merely place an ? Also he decides that "in this Jurisdiction a Masonic Lodge must not be opened on Sunday for any purpose whatever. If a funeral of a deceased Brother is called for Sunday, the members may meet at the Lodge room and proceed from there to the funeral, but a Lodge must not be opened." He also "decides" positively that the banquet room must not be open after "low twelve"-a most healthful conclusion. The incoming Grand Master, M. W. Brother Gorgan, presents his Salutatory, which is introduced with a modest statement of his "reliance upon Almighty God" for wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of the Craft. He includes in this Address various items of business. BENEVOLENCES.

The Grand Lodge is the custodian of three general funds whose income is devoted to charity, besides its regular and direct contributions. Its charities are wide-reaching and worthy. Besides which there is an even more 'magnificent philanthropy in evid~nce in the Mas'onic Home now being created on a scale never before attempted 'in the history of the world. When fully completed we would be glad to make a special pilgrimage to "behold the form and beauty thereof." The Financial Report shows that the assets of the Grand Lodge approximate some four millions of dollars! CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee on Correspondence is courteous and kind to the Missouri Correspondent, as well to the Grand Jurisdiction; so much to that we hesitate to express our real opinion of the excellence of his work, lest it might seem a mere quid pro quo. We will, however, use in his behalf the Oriental invocation, "May his shadow never grow less!"

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1912. H. C. McDoNALD, G. M.

Re-elected. Members, 737. Gain, 6.

The Grand Lodge of Prince Albert Island met in the

in the town of was opened in rum of Lodge Grand Officers,

THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION, Summerside at 10 a. m., Wednesday, June 28th, and Ample Form by Grand Master Wm. Stewart; a quoRepresentatives being present besides several Past Grand Representatives and visitors. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is a worthy document, giving full and satisfactory account of the work and progress of the Order during the year. From the opening paragraphs we give the following: We have abundant cause of thankfulness to the "Giver of all good" for the continuance of prosperity with which He has blessed us. Our empire (to which we are proud to belong), has 1n the historic event of last week-the coronation of our beloved King and Queen-given a demonstration of loyalty am) devotion which has evoked the admiration and sympathy of the whole civilized world; our路 country is at peace with the world, and prosperity has crowned her enterprises. WB rejoice at the prospect of arbitration between tbe different branches of the Anglo-Saxon world, and trust that tbis is the beginning of the fulfilment of the prophecy that nations shall learn war no more, and thltt peace on earth and good will to all mankind will prevail. Our beloved. order has added another successful year to its history, and our membership has shown a satisfactory increase. Within our own Jurisdiction the most fraternal and cordial relations exist between our Lodges and our members, and on the whole we have many reasons to feel proud of the Craft.

The Grand Master was called to Mexico early in the current year by reason of family affliction, which in a measure interfered with his official duties, especially with intended visitations; nevertheless he reports much personal and worthy effort. DISPENSATIONS. Only three Dispensations were granted during the year, and these for shortening the time for conferring Degrees. A new Lodge is contemplated, but the arrangements are not yet complete.

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Th Grand Master looked into the Masonic situation while in Mexico and thus expresses his opinion, in part: MEXICO 1\1.A.SONRY.

While down in Mexico I had the pleasure and advantage of studying and exammlllg Mexican Masonry at short range. I visited "Toltec" Lodge No. 214 twice, and became acquainted with some very estimable Brethren, who have nobly stood up' tor the best in English Masonry and have resisted with considerable self-sacrifice the tendency. in certain sections to obliterate the old landmarks. These Brethren deserve the cordial and Fraternal assistance of the English Masons throughout the world. At the Grand Lodge (1910) some twenty-three Lodges were represpnted, the American and English element being largly in the ascendant. At the election of officers the Mexican element became disgruntled and the Representatives of seven Lodges left in a body. The remainder proceeded to carry through the business and complete the session. The Brother, however, who was elected and installed Grand Secretary, after the session, took all records, etc., and went over to his Mexican Brethren, who later formed up as a Grand Lodge, appropriating the name of "Valle de Mexico," and attempting to leave the majority of the Lodges without any real Grand Lodge. These Lodges, which are' really the legitimate Grand Lodges of Mexico, have now taken the name of "York Grand Lodge of Mexico."

The Grand Secretary accompanied the Grand Master in his visits to the various Lodges, using' the opportunity to examine the books of Secretaries and Treasurers, making written record of same. Most worthy and useful, no doubt, but of course impracticable in a large Jurisdiction. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report covers only some two pages, containing little more than an enumeration of Reports received-whether bound in cloth or paper-also a list of 'several Grand Lodges from whom literature of various sorts has been received, which Bodies are not recognized, etc. Also a brief reference to Mexico and a somewhat spirited rejoinder to some who have adverted on the absence of a Report on Correspondence. We distinctly remember having reviewed the Proceedings of this Grand Lodge as respectfully as that of some of the largest Grand Lodges of the world; hence, we regret that our Worthy Brother Doull should have closed his Report with these words: To the few who have passed us by from year to year with the remark, "a pamphiet of pages, devoted wholly to local matters. No correspondence," we would say that in this Jurisdiction Masonry is not measured by the thickness of the volumes of Proceedings or the size of the type in which it is printed. Fraternally submitted, W. P. DOULL, Chairman Com. Correspondence.

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QUEBEC. 1912. 1911. Re-elected. FRANK W. CHARTERS, G. M. WILL H.' WHITE, G. S. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. E. T. D. CHAMBERS. Lodges, 64. Members, 7,021. Gain, 38. FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand I;.odge of Quebec, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, held its Forty-second Annual Communication in the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, on the 14th day of February, A. D. 1912, A. L. 5912, at the Masonic Temple, Dorchester Street. The Deputy Grand Master having taken his position a.nd ascer路 taining that the various stations in Grand Lodge were occupied, and that a constitutional number of Lodges were represented, called Grand Lodge to order, whereupon the Most Worshipful the Grand Master, preceded by his 'Grand Director of Ceremonies and District Deputy Grand Masters, and accompanied by, the Most Worshipful the Grand Past Masters present, entered, and having assumed his chair, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form. The Proceedings of this brave little Grand Lodge are in splendid form and might well serve as a model to many others whose authors do not meet this measure. The Grand Secretary is to be commended as also the Grand Correspondent. It is to be remembered, however, that the autonomy of this and all other Provincial and' Foreign Grand Lodges differs essentially from ours. Some American Grand Lodges follow their example in some forms as, for instance, in the opening ceremonies as noted above. The Grand Master presented an Address concise and dignified, exhibiting his work and the general history of the Grand Jurisdiction for the year. An extract may not be amiss: To My Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Quebec:

I welcome you to this Forty-second Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge, and tn the duties for which we are assembled-to review the work of the year just closed, to consider matters of interest to the Craft, and to legislate as best we may for the guidance of our work in the future. May our deliberations be characteri.zed by brotherly love and kindness, and may our work redound to the Glory of God, and the benefit of our beloved Order. We who have been members of this Grand Body for years past do especially welcome those who meet with us today for the first time. Inasmuch as at the last Communication I was elected to the exalted posl-

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Hon of your Grand :\-Iaster, while absent from the meeting through illness, you will permit me here and now to express my deep appreciation of the confidence you placed in me and the high honor you have conferred upon me. I shall always remain under lasting obligations to you, my Brethren, for this distinguished marl{ of your kindnesi>.

GRAN)) l\IAS.TER OF ENGLAND.

He alludes to the advent of the Duke of Connaught, Governor General of Canada. and son of Queen Victoria, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England, as an event worthy of special notice. He alludes tenderly to the Fraternal dead. ' He congratulates upon the progress of the year. He cautions against a too great desire to add numbers. "Gain in numbers may mean progress, but it may mean weakness." He reports having granted various unimportant Dispensations and having refused others. ISAACSON MONUMENT.

He reports the unveiling of the beautiful monument erected to the memory of the late lamented Grand Secretary, John Helder Isaacson, in Mount Royal Cemetery, October 14th, 1911.. (A splendid picture of the monument and one of the unveiling scene appears on the opening pages of Proceedings.) Frqm the Report of the Grand Secretary we quote: The totaT receipts re~eived from the Lodges amount to $8.558.5U (an increase of $477.50 I)ver last year), wh~ch has been duly handed to the Grand T'reasurer as per voucr-ers. Of this amount $5,121.25 belongs to the General Fund, and $3.437.25 to the Permanent Benevolent Fund. It may be interesting to compare the membership and receipts during the past ten years. The returns of the year 1902 showed a membership of 4,019, while the present roll stands at 7,021, a net gain of 3,000 members (or 75 per cent. The receipts for 1902 ~ere $3,161.00; this year they amount to $8,558.50, . nearly $5,400.00 more, or 171 per cent of an increase.

The Grand Treasurer reports the entire assets of Grand Lodge, including Benevolent and Masonic Home Fund, as $59,489.60. GRAND ORATOR.

The Grand Chaplain delivered an address, given in full, which, because of its "peculiar form and beauty" we are loath to reject entirely and yet our space forbids that we should even quote; we may describe it-in some sort-as "historical, legendary, dramatic-and (perhaps) symbolic;" altogether most interesting.

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REPORT ON CORRESPONDE:NCE.

This is by our Worthy Brother E. T. D. Chambers and is well wrought. Rarely do we find a better example of multum in parvo. In the space of 99 pages he gives a most satisfactory review of most of the Grand Lodges, according two pages to Missouri, which he uses most kindly.

QUEENSLAND. 1911.

A. M. CIIAS.

1912. G. M. Re-elected. H. HARLEY, G. S. E.e-elected. Lodges, 57. Members, 2,000. Gain-not reported. HERTZBERG,

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Queensland for the year ending June, 1911, constitute only a small volume of some seventy pages, which are filled principally with tabulated reports, statements, etc., etc. Most of the business of this and other Foreign Grand Lodges is transacted by Committees, although the Grand Bodies themselves meet in regular Communication for four Quarterly a~d several Special Grand Lodges, these meetings frequently occupying only an evening-rarely more than a day at most. In this case the Grand Officers were elected at a Special Grand Communicaqon in June and installed at the Special in August, the Grand Master simply reaffirming his oath of office, from the Grand East, and then proceeding to install the other Grand Officers. The Address of the Grand Master is commendable for its brevity and its careful report of the work and progress of the Craft for the year. We herewith present an excerpt: ORAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

BRETHREN-Tonight completes my first year' of otnce as your Grand Master, and whilst I know my endeavors have been serious and constant to do all in my power ~owards continuing on the lines this Grand Lodge marked out for itself from its very inception, and to advance the best and truest interests of our Grand Lodge and of Masonry in this territory in general, I also realize I have not been able to attain the aim with which I entered upon the position you honored me with .twelve months ago. We have 57 Lodges on our roll. We aggregate between them over 2,000 members. We have issued 1,072 Master Masons' certificates, \ which means we have initiated, passed and raised 1,072 members during the past five years.

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The Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund has a credit balance of over £1,200. The reliEf granted amounts to over £700, more than half of which has· been given to Brethren of other Constitutions, and that is entirely Irrespective of beIlefa~tions by private Lodges. We have utterly disregarded geographical distinctions as being unmasonlc. The Widows', Orphans' and Aged Masons' Institution has a credit of over £1,850. The Institution is supporting 9 orphans at present, and it must be a sourc~ of the utmost satisfaction to you. Brethren, to know that the orphaned children of any of our Brethren wllJ find in that noble Institution parental care and protection against the buffetings of the world.

The frequency of regular meetings will be better understood in this and several other cases by the limited area occupied and the fact that the seat of the Grand Lodge may be reached in a few hours from any part of the Jurisdiction; also that the work is principally done by Committees and Boards, who merely report at the regular meeting. MASONIC WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS' INSTITUTIONS.

As yet they have no Masonic Home and their special benevolences are conducted by the above named body, which furnishes relief by 'donations to those reported by the Lodges as needy and worthy. They, however, contemplate and hope for a Home in the near future. Another extract may be of interest: As a Sovereign Grand Lodge we have up to the present received recognition from 45 Grand Lodges. We have ourselves withheld recognition from 5 other Grand Ledges. These account for 50 Grand Lodges of the 72 which hold SW<1Y in the world. Of those with whom we have entered into fraternal intercourse there are 37 who speak our own tongue .and who are our own kindred, and who number between them over one million Brethren.

We hardly agree with the arithmetic of ~he Grand Master, as there are certainly more than 72 Grand Lodges which "hold sway in the world," whether worthily or the reverse. The Grand Representatives present were duly announced by the Grand Secretary, duly welcomed by the Grand Master, and instructed to convey Fraternal greetings to the Grand Lodges they severally represented. There is no Report on Correspondence as we recognize the term and only a dozen lines from a Committee with limited function, reporting mattsrs of technical interest from several Grand Lodges.

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1911. HENRY W. R:UGG, G. M. S. PENROSE WILLIAMS) G. S. WM:. L: CHATTERTON.'

. ;Lodges, 37.

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B. GAY, G. M.

Re-elected. Grand C.orrespondent. Members, 7,811.

Gain, 347. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island bear on the initial pages the sad tidings of the death of the venerable and worthy Henry W. Rugg, Grand Master, who, elevated to that high position after forty years of faithful service to Masonry, died dur~ jng his term of office. Most appropriately a splendid photo-engraving is given as frontispiece, which indicates in its lineaments nobility of character as well as handsome physique. An Especial Grand Communication was held July 25, A. L. 5910, in Freemason Hall, City ol Pr~vidence, to pay the last sad tribute to his memory. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

In accordance with the custom of this Grand Lodge a SemiAnnual Communication was held November 21st, A. L. 5910, presided over by W. Brother Wendell R. Davis, Senior Grand Warden, in the absence of R. W. Brother James B. Gay, Deputy Grand Master, who is reported seriously ill. Appropriate resolutions are adopted and other evidences of regard are shown. Various reports were received, acted upon and adopted, special consideration being given to tp.e reports of the Grand Officers at the last Annual Communication. Also to the Washington Memorial Association, which was endorsed by resolution and appropriation. Also to the Henry W. Rugg Monument Association Fund proposed and inaugurated by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of America, in which he had long been prominent. ANNUAL COM,,-rUNICATlON.

At the Annual Communication, convening in Freemasons' Hall, Providence, Rhode Island, W. Brother James B. Gay presided and the Grand Lodge was opened in Due and Ancient Form. The ANNUAL ADDRESS

is introduced as follows: B1"ethTcn of Grand Lodge:

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again to assemble here around the Altar of Masonry in Annual Communication. It is my duty under painful conditions to preside here today, but it is with pleasure that I extend a hearty welcome to so many of the -Representatives of the Craft of this Jurisdiction to the One Hundred and Twenty-first Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge. While our hearts swell with gratitude to the Supreme Grand Master above, for his watchful care over us since last we met, and because so many are permitted to be present here today in the enjoyment of health and strength, it is with deepest sorrow that we are again reminded that death has entered our ranks, and that among those who have been taken from us was that venerated and beloved Brother, Henry Warren Rugg, by whose death this Grand Lodge is for the second time in its history deprived of the presence of its Grand Master at itb Annual Communication.

The Address is largely technical, being a brief presentation of salient facts occurring during the year. FINANCIAL.

The Grand Secretary reports receipts for the year at $4,589.28, and disbursements at $4,159.53. A Committee was appointed to consider the establishing a Masonic Home and to consider ways and means~to that end. CORRESPONDENCE.

w. Brother W. L. Chatterton

is Chairman of Committee on Correspondence, but presents only a brief Report, discussing the matter of a review of the Proceedings of other Grand Jurisdictions, which he deems desirable, except for the added expense. The Proceedings are neatly arranged and in good form every way.

SASKATCHEWAN. 1910. W. B. TATE, G. M. JOHN M. SHAW, G. S. ARTHUR S. GORRELl:. Lodges, 83.

1911. W1.!f.

HOPKINS,

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 4,000. Gain, 50.0.

, An Especial Grand Communication of the Grand I.odge of Saskatchewan was held in the City o'f Prince Albert, on Friday, June 17th, 1910, for the purpose of laying corner-stone of the new Masonic Temple. The ceremonies were elaborate and imposing. A

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, fine picture of the incoming Grand Master, Wm. Hopkins, graces the initial page. ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The Fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, A. F. & A. M., was held in the Masonic Temple, Regina, commencing Wednesday, the 21st day of June, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with the usual ceremonies, Grand Master W. B. Tate presiding, with prayer by Grand Chaplain, after which the Grand Lodge adjourned to meet on Wednesday, 28th of June, at 11 a. m. No. explanation is given of this singular procedure-not merely the ADJOURNMENT of Grand Lodge for a week, but ADJOURNMENT at all, since in our autonomy no such term is known. We "Call Off," or "To Refreshment" from day to day, perhaps, but never "adjourn." However--! The Most Vi"orshipful Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan resumed its session in the Masonic Temple, Regina, as per adjournment, on Wednesday, the twenty-eighth nay of June, 1911, at the hour of 11 a. m. The Grand Master on the Throne.

The Address of the Grand Master covers some 22 pages and is a sensible and well prepared resume of the work and happenings of the year. Some paragraphs are of more than ordinary interest; for instance: It is gratifying to be able to inform you that our Grand Lodge is in the continued enjoyment of peace and prosperity. The rapid growth and development of our Province is one of the marvels of this Continent, and Masonry is trying to keep pace with路 this development, and is irresistibly pressing forward to achieve its great unmeasured destiny. At the time of the formation of our Grand Lodge five years ago we consisted of 24 Chartered Lodges and 5 under Dispensation. At our last meeting we had increased to 53 Chartered Lodges, 12 to whom Charters were authorized to be issued, and 5 under Dispensation, a total of 70 Lodges. Now we have 65 Chartered Lodges and 18 under Dispensation, a total of 83 Lodges. Our total membership at the time of the formation of Grand Lodge was les3 than 900. At the time of our last Grand Ledge meeting we had, a membership of 3,300-today we number approximately 4,000. I trust that our growth in the' principles of Freemasonry as taught in our Lodge rooms has exceeded our growth numerically, and that by the immeasurable and ceaseless influence of our personal example, that most potent of all factors in the Masonic labor of uplifting humanity, we will make Freemasonry the same powerful instrument for good in this Jurisdiction that we are proud to know it has been elsewhere, never losing sight of the fact that the real object and true aim of Masonry is not the perfect exemplification of our beautiful work, neither is it a pastime nor pleasure

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alone, but rather the building up of human character and the making of men . . The influence of Freemasonry in your community will be no stronger than the influence of the wcnkest member of your Lodge. One poor piece of material built up into your Masonic edifice will mar the whole structure and do more to lawer the dignity and usefulness of the Maso.nic Institution than a dozen good Masons will do to maintain its lofty traditions. Only those are . fit and proper persons to be made Masons whose character and daily life will bear the searchlight of the strictest examination. I therefore implore you, Brethren, to carffully select the material to be used in building up the Temple of Freemasonry in your community, and to be very particular as to the character of the men whom you admit to its mysteries and privileges.

The Grand Master maqe a number of "Rulings" or Decisions in connection with a Lodge of Instruction, some of which seem strange to us of the United States. One we may mention to the effect that the S. W., when presiding in the absence of the W. M., must not occupy the position of the W. M., but use a chair placed on the dais in front, etc., etc. He cites a long list of Fraternal dead, quoting in connection therewith: "We saw not the lift of the curtain, Nor heard the invisible door, As be passed where Life's problems uncertain Will follow and vex him no more. 'Ve lingered and wept on the threshold The threshold each mortal must cross, Then we laid a new wreath down upon it To mark a new sorrow and loss." â&#x20AC;˘

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"No one bears tbe door that opens When they pass beyond our call; Soft as loosened leaves of roses One by one our loved ones falL"

The Grand Master made a number of Visitations during the year in connection with which he personally instituted seven Lodges chartered by the GraI).d ~odge; five ot4ers were instituted by other Brethren duly appolnt~d. NEW LODGES.

Dispensations were granted for the formation of thirteen Lodges, which were duly set to work and so reported-one by the Grand Master in person. DECISIONS.

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"advises" against the appointment of a "Secret" Committee of Investigation, although deciding' that it is legal. REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother Gorrell gives a spendid review of the Proceedings of some 54 Grand Lodges-introducing his work with a personal page or two of explanation and, further, by a reproduction of a lengthy argument by W. Brother Schultz, of Maryland, on the subject of "Making a Mason at Sight," which is, in effect, a defense of the act of the Grand Master of Maryland in "Making a Mason at Sight," of the Governor of Maryland some years ago. He is kind to Missouri, although he balks at one Decision of Grand Master Hall, to the effect that no Subordinate Lodge can hold a meeting during the session of the Grand Lodge, for the reason that the Master and Wardens are members of the Grand Lodge and supposed to be present; except in case of a funeral. He asks: If the Master and Wardens are at the Grand Lodge, who can open a Lodge for a funeral? With us of Missouri any Past Master can open a Lodge for such purpose and in the absence of a Past Master .the oldest Mason present.

SASKATCHEWAN. 1912.

1913. A. S. GORRELL, G. M. . Re-,elected. Grand Elorresponde.nt. . Menibers,路'4,049.

G. M. JOlIN M. SHAW, G. S. A. S. GORRELL. Lodges, 94.路 WM. HOPKINS,

Gain, 49. SIXTH ANNUAL CO "':I MUNICATION.

The Sixth Annual Communication of the Grand. Lodge of Sa'skatchewan was held in the Masonic Temple, Prince Albert, beginning June 19, 1912, A. L. 5912. The opening was in Ample !l'orm with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. There was a good attendance of visitors as well as members. WELCOME ADDRESS.

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Lodge, extending his best, wishes for their enjoyment and a pleasant time while in the city. This was suitably replied to by M. W. Bro. Hopldns and R. W. Bros, Gorrell and Willoughby. After some further preliminaries the Grand Master delivered the Annual Address, which is a strong business document, indicating a thorough acquaintance with Masonic conditions throughout the Provjnce, as also a most worthy zeal which evidenced itself in many visitations and other work during the year. We give an extract: From all parts of this great Province we have come to review the past and lay plans for the future, to thank the Great Architect of the Universe for His guidance and blessing during the year now brought to a close, and to hope for His continued blessing and guidance during this present ,session. It is a pleasure to me to announce that this Grand Lodge continues to prosper. The increasEd membership of the, past year has been ast:mishing, and I am led to believe that with but few exceptions the very best men in the Province are being receiVEd into our 1nstitution. I believe that the moral teachings of Masonry a're baving an effect on not only the Masons of our Province, but on the citizens as well. It Is not to be wonderEd that Masonry is in.~reasing in our great country, and apart from Masonry our Province is increasing and developing with greater strides than any other part of the Do-; minion. It must l'e gratifying to us to know that we are living in such a favored section of the universe, and we trust that while our prosperity continues we will not forget those who are in need of our aid and benevolence. NEW LODGES.

The Grand Master issued seventeen Dispensations for n~w, Lodges, which would indicate a very unusual growth in a JUl.'isdic:,' tion'so comparatively small as this. Also he' granted twent.y-three" (23) Dispensations for, Divine Service.,-~hich.seem,s strange, to ,us., Why Masons shOUld desire to' wear regalia to church on ordinary' occasions and why a Dispensation should be l.'equire~ on ~xtraordi" nary or Ma'SOnic occasions-as funerals, St. John's Days, ,etc.---:-wp.. cannot understand. But no doubt it is all right. Also, th'ree Dis", pensations for "At Homes," likewise puzzles to us, but, we do no( object. Some eighteen (18) others were granted for the usual Ma: 'sonic reasons. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master ruled that after the ballot box is inspected by the Master and Wardens it must be placed on the Altar that ,any who desire may inspect! Doubtless good, but unknown among us. Furthermore, he ruled that a candidate who cannot answer "the first three questions in Masonry cannot be made a Mason." What are these que'stions? We think of only one of such importance;

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CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Correspondence is rather voluminous, covering 223 pages to good effect. Missouri is not reported, which we suppose is to be accounted for by the failure of the Correspondent to receive our Proceedings. His work is well done and in most kindly spirit.

SCOTLAND. 1912.

1913.

THE MARQUIS OF TULLIBARDINE, Grand Master. COL. 'R. KING STEWART, Grand Master Depute. DAVID REID, Grand Secretary. Lodges, 733. Members, 54,000. Gain, 1,000. As we have stated more than once the autonomy of this as wen as some other l<'oreign Grand Lodges is so contrary to American customs that it is difficult to understand. There is no report of the number of J;Ilembers and the figures we give, both as to Lodges and members, is little more than an approximation-if that. However, besides many Lodges in Scotland itself, there are a large number in various Provincial islands and districts, possibly numbering' as' many as 800 in all. And the membership may greatly exceed the figures we have given. , The Grand Lodge meets in Quarterly Communication at 3 o'clock p. m. oli Thursdays, 1st February, 2d May, 1st August and 7th November, 1912. The Grand Lodge also meets for Installation of Grand Officebearers on Friday, 29th November, 1912, at,4 o'clock p. m., a.nd at 5 o'clock the same afternoon, for the celebration of the Festival of Saint Andrew. . Of the 181 pages of the unbound Report before u's, some threefourths or more is used in a recital of names a.nd figures, and the text proper contains little of intere~t to Western Masons, except the evident earneJ:;tne'Ss and rigid attention to details that marks the Masonry of Scotland. We might also mention the unfailing bp.!levolence which is shown in repeated and liberal donations to various charities and individuals. At the principal Quarterly Communication, held February 1st. 1911, the Grand Master Depute, Col. Stewart, who was unavoidably

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absent from .the November Communication, was installed, and a Charter was g!.'anted for the formation of a new Lodge. The Grand Master referred to the death, on January 21f':t, of Brother Dr. W. Dashwood Kingdon, at the age of ninety-eight years. Brother Kingdon was initiated in Lodge Canongate Kilwinning, Edinburg, .No. 2, on March 7th, 1837. Dr. Kingdon was probably therefore the oldest Freemason in the world, having been a member of the Craft for nearly seventy-five years. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Reports of the Proceedings of the following were received, and the thanks of Grand Lodge Canada, Washington, Oregon, Missouri, Prince oming, Illinois, Colorado, Kentucky, Delaware, California, Ohio, Nova Scotia, Alabama, West there is no Report on Correspondence and no the matter.

Sister Grand Lodges voted therefor, viz.: E-dward Island. wyIdaho, Isle of Cuba, Virginia. However. further reference to

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 1911. RT. HON. SAMUEl- J. WAY, G. M. CRAS. R. J. GLOVER, G. S. J. R. ROBERTSON. Lodges, 64. Gain, 411.

1912. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 4,424.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Sou~h Australia for the year ending April 17th, 1912. are published in neat and concise form and full of interest; naturally more so to those who are members of that Jurisdiction than others, however. The opening pages sh0'Y splendid pictures of the Grand Master, Samuel J. Way, who is also Lieutenant Governor of the Province as well as Chief Justice, and R. W. F. E. Cornish, Deputy Grand Master. This office with our Provincial Brothers generally is much akin to that of VicePresident or Lieutenant Goyernor with us. Usually for him there is no hope of being Grand Master, as this office is accorded almost without an exceptional case on record to some appointee of the crown, or some scion of royalty or nobility. While we are suppO'sed to have no royalty or nobIlity, strictly speaking, among us, yet we see sporadic cases of this sort here and there! The Memorabilia given on the initial page indicates a year of

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events and Masonic activity-mostly under direction of the Deputy Grand Master or the Deputy Grand Secretary, though the Rt. W. (Han.) Grand Master comes in sight on one occasion-the laying of a corner-stone, the only event 0: that character during the year. HALF-YEARLY COl\iMUNlC.\.TIQN.

This was held on proper notice by the Grand Master October 18th, opened at 7: 15 p. m. in Freemasons' Hall, Adelaide, S. A. The purpose of the meeting, as duly announced and carried out, was to receive a Report from the Board of General Purposes, to present Commissions (most of which were to Representatives near several of our Grand Lodges), and to consider Amendments to Constitution. SPECIAL GR\l'\D COMMUNICATION.

At the Special Grand Lodge, held Nov. 30th, 1911, the principal matter considered wa.s the management of the Benevolent Funds of the Grand Lodge. Evidently the question of Masonic Relief is giving our Brothers on that side of the world a good deal of concern. The extracts hereto appended give an idea of the issues involved; which in its essence wa's (is) whether to erect an Asylum or Home for the worthy indigent, or to dispense relief in the way of donations, etc., etc. If a visitor came h~re and put tbe questions .just suggested by the Past Grand Chaplain, We would be proud .to say that the widows' tears have been dried, the place where distressed Mnsons and the orphans of deceased Masons are to be found is In their own homes and nat In an asylum where, in the ordinar-y cop,rse of events, they would be b~and€d with the stigma of being ree ipients of our charity. I urge that It is· not fair to say that the Grand Lodge Of South 'Australia does not dispen~e charity. It has extended and' it~ does l'xtend relief. Moreover, it. is done in such a way that no stigma is attacbed to the charitable assistance given, and I predict that if we pass this motion· so that we can secure control of our 'own affairs, we. shall be able to dispense a larger amount of charity in the future, FROM ANOTHER.

I am advancing in years myself and if ever I shOUld have to fall back on Masonic charity, which do yOU think I would appreciate most: the charity which enabled me to enjoy the home I bad live,d in for so long, surrounded

by those who loved m,e and were prepared to put up with my shortcomings, or on th'3 charity which would place me in a cottage, one of many others, where I would be surrounded by a number of other short-tempered, querulous old gentlemen like myself? With reference to the SUbjects mentioned in the Trust and to which our Brother, Canon Poole, has drawn attention, we must admit that the Trustees have acfed to the best of their judgment. They have never found the time opportune-and it never will be opportune in South

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Australia, I trust-for t.he erection of alms houses for indigent Freemasons, who would thus be unjustly brandEd as paupers. FOHEIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report is written by the seyeral Brethren constituting the Committee. It is a brief and fair resume of the work of the several Grand Jurisdictions noted. Missouri has one and a half pages of the 94.

SOUTH CAROLINA. 1911. JAMES

1912. S. MOWER, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 13,772.

R. JOHNSON, G. M.

FRANK HART, G.

GEO.

J. L. MICHIE. Lodge's, 239.

Gain, 601. Grand Master Geo. S. Mower has a strong, yet' most plea.sant face, or at least his "counterfeit presentment" on the initial page of the Proceedings so represents him. Several Special Grand Communications are reported in extenso, preceding the record of THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIFTH

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of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina, convened in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Charleston, S. C., at 11 o'clock on Tuesday, the 12th day of Decem-, ber, A.L. 5911, and was opened in Ample Form, Grand M'aster James R. Johnson in the Grand East.. Ali the 'Grand Officers'were'iu' at~' tendance; besides Past Grand Officers, Representatives of Lodges and visitors. The Address of the' drand Master 'was strictly along practical lines, with little of mere sentiment and is altogether commendable in its spirit. We give an excerpt from the opening para-' graph: ' The Masonic Creed is brief and all-embracing-"the Fatherhood of Godthe Brotherhood of man." "Fraternity! With all the word conveys of want relieved, Of friendship, help and sYlllpathy, both given and received, Comrades to all the world, we stand, as men full oft have stood, But pledge, instead of King or State, the Bond of Brotherhood."

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has remained unchanged and unchangeable, "Faithful among the faithless, firm among the faltering, steadfast In its purpose, eternal In Its unostentatious devotion." No grander motto could be inscribed upon the altar of Masonry than the slmvle words, "I st.lll llve." Such a glorious inheritance should "prick the sides of our intent," inspire us with greater sincerity in our work, and move us on to nobler deeds. Vle are Masons not for what we get, but for what we may do for others. Our Lodge is an organization of Architects. Labor is the keystone of the Arch. It behooves us then to be up and doing, for "Art Is long, and Time i:;1 fleeting !" PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS.

Referring to the fact that although this matter has been before the Grand Lodge for consideration repeatedly, always failing to receive the two-thirds majority necessary to change the law, he speaks as follows: I hope that this Grand Lodge will, in its wisdom, open the door to such material as is found morally fit, and who have been knocking at our portals for many :>'ears, debarred only \.)y some trivial physical disqualification: SUCh, for in"tance, as the loss of the joint of one little finger of the left hand, or one toe, or the loss of a small portion of the ear. We have in this respect as a precedent nine-tenths of all of the Grand Lodges of the world, induding the Grand Ledge of England, from whom we received our birth. In many instances their laws on this subject are much more liberal than the one now proposed, whi~h, in my jUdgment, if adopted, would not only .have the effect of putting us in line on this very important subject with all others, but allowing us to spread the great light of Masonry to all slightly imperfect physically, but pure morally, and who are desirable material..

All of which "we steadfastly believe." The Grand Master strongly endorses the Washington Memorial Association-in common with several of the Grand Lodges-in which he is supported by the Grand Lodge. DISPENSATIONS.

The Gr~~d Master issued Dispensations for the creatiqn of eight n~w Lodges, and granted. ~any minor requests for the usual .reasons. We are glad' to note, however, that he refused a number of such requests when no good reason was presented therefor. We note from a ruling of the Grand Master that there is "nothlng in the law of Masonry" in South Carolina, "prohibiting one who deals in the sale of liquor from becoming a Mason," etc., etc.though the great m.ajority, if not indeed all the "Decisions" reported, covering s9me 15 or 20 pages, seem to be in accordance with Masonic law and usage, as generally interpreted. The Masonic Home Fund has reached the amount of $60,000, and it is hoped some practical move in that direction will be taken

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in the near future. A remark by the Grand Correspondent indicates that the Brethren are not in entire agreement on that question. FRATERN AL CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report is in excellent form and does credit to the mind and heart of Brother Michie. We appreciate his kindly notice of Missouri.

SOUTH DAKOTA. 1912. CHARLES

BROCKWAY,

G. M.

GI<:O. A. PETTIGREW, G. S.

A. BROWN, Lodges, 134.

SAMUEL

1913. W],'!. J. McMAKIN, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 9,701.

Gain, 801. The' striking portrait of M. W. Charles L. Brockway, t.he passing Grand Master with a brief history of his life, to date, show him to be a J?1an not only worthy of the high distinction of a Master Mason, but also that of Grand Master as well-such men deserve to be remembered not only in Masonic history but in the world's general records. The Proceedings for 1912 are further adorned with character- . istic illustrations of Deadwood in its beginning and in the glory of its present architectural development, on opposite pages; also a rugged mountain scene. which overlooks the City of Deadwood is given and conveys an idea of the magnificent surroundings on which the inhabitants may look. THE THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge met in Annual Communica~ion in Deadwood, Tuesday, June 11th, at 10 a. m., but owing to a belated train only a few or'the Grand Officers were present. However, the Grand Lodge was open~d in Due Form and afterward was called off until ~: 30 p. m. when labor was resumed, the Grand Master and other Grand Officers and members having arrived. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Grand Master presented a worthy, though comparatively brief, Address which he Introduces thus:

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My DEAR BRETHREN-Silently and unerringly the days, the hours and the minutes have dropped away into the past until t,he cycle of another year has been run. Through summer's heat and winter's cold, amid failures and disappointments, but still with faith and hope and much of cheer we have journeyed our several ways since we parted one year ago on the banks of the "Big Muddy," to meet again amid the scenic splendors, in the life giving air, and with our dear frieneds and Brethren of the Blacle Hills. It affords me much pleasure, and I believe it will be a source of satisfaction to you, to report that with little exception peace and harmony prevails throughout the Jurisdiction in the Lodges and among the Brethren. There has been growth in numbers of members, but what is more to the point, I am warranted in saying there has been a marked growth in interest and settled determination to make of the Order what it should be in the communities and in the State.

Seven Lodges having been duly chartered were constituted during the year, the Grand Master officiating in four of these ceremonies. NEW LODGES.

Dispensations w'ere granted for the creation of seven new Lodges, as also for laying corner-stones and various other purposes, all in accordance with the laws and usages of that Grand Jurisdiction. Altogether the Address is excellent in spirit and diction, and reveals a good condition among the Lodges generally. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence is written by Brother Samuel A. Brown, covering 144 pages and distinguished by giving an excellent picture of the Grand Secretary of each Grand Lodge reviewed. Missouri has one and a half pages.

TASMANIA. 1912. HON. C. E. DAVIES, G. M. JOHN HAMILTON, G. S. Lodges, 31. Gain-not given.

1913. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 1,443.

This is one of the smallest of the Provincial Grand Lodges with little opportunity for growth, as the territory is limited. TIlE TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

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on Correspondence. The meeting was held in Hobart, February 29th, 1912, being opened in Ample Form and with the usual ceremonies and notices.. The minutes of the Half-Yearly Communication were confirmed. The Board of General Purposes and that of Benevolence reported in form. Also the Grand Secretary presented balance sheet of assets and liabilties, showing the assets to be some $2,500-in our currency. From the Report of Board of Benevolence we quote: During the year the Board has contributed towards the education of ten children of deceased members', and also donated a weekly sum towardR the maintenance of the son of a deceased Brother, to assist him during the first year of his apprenticeship. We are also giving grants to ten widows of deceased Masons. Liberal votes were granted to two distressed Brothers of our own Constitution, while ODe, who has been long incapacitated from earning his living, is receiving a quarterly grant, and four Brothers from other Constitutions received grants.

The Pro-Grand Master in his Address says: The Lodges throughout t.his end of the State are well officered, and the Masters have made themselves well acquainted with the working of t.he different degrees, and with the Ancient Landmarks of the Or.der, and the affairs of the Lodges are, in consequence, being well conducted therewith.

The Address of the Grand Master is largely local and Provincial in bearing and application, though he expresses fine sentiment here and there. We quote from the introduction: GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

I3RETHREN-As the Annual Communications come under review one cannot but reflect upon the r-apidity with which each succeeding year seems to come. Increasing years lllvariably bring greater responsibilities. The more exacting demand lIpan those busily engaged in life's battle is doubtless a special reason why one imagines that the hours and days grow shorter. Yet, though we do nothing, time keeps his constant pace, and flies as fast in idleness as in employment, These remarl{s cause us, as the sublime teachings of the Craft require, to moralize on the past. Good actions, though they diminish our time here, yet we hope result in gratification and happiness. In my humble endeavors to discharge faithfully the duties of my exalted position, I have ever bEen mindful of its obligati:ms and the example naturally expectE'd from the occupant of the Grand Master's chair. My very many years' connection with Freemascnry, and the long .period during which I have enjoyed the g:}odwill of the Brethren lead me to hope that the ideals I have strivep to live up to have been fairly recogniZEd, and have resulted in. year after year, your re-electing rr,e to the high and honorable office of Granrl Master. 1.'01' the seventeenth consecutiYe year I have to acknOWledge the r~1Jewal of your 'conf.dence, and I trust you will accept the assurance of my appreciation of the inestimable value of the honor you have again conferred upon me.

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M. W. Clay C. Bigger is the· Grand Representative near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. CORRESPONDEN CEo

This Report occupies 19 pages of the 43 of the Proceedings, but Missouri does not appear.

TENNESSEE. 1911. JOHN

RYSON,

JOHN B. GARRETT,

1912. G. M. G. S.

J. LYNN BACHMAN,

G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 25,589.

HE~RY

A. CHAMBERS. Lodges, 452.

Gain, 787. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

In compliance with the provision of the Constitution, the Ninety-eighth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of the State of Tennessee was held in Freemasons' Hall, Nashville, Tennessee, beginning on Wednesday, January 31, 1912, at 10 a. m. Bsides the Grand and many Past Grand Officers, and visitors there were. present the Representatives of 438 of the 452 Lodges in the Jurisdiction. After the usual opening ceremonies and the announcement of Standing and Special Committees, the Grand Master presented the annual ADDRESS.

Brethren of the Grand Lodge:

After almost a year ,of service as your Grand Master, I am now approaching the end of my labors and my own honored trust. I come to you now with feelings both of gladness and of sorrow to render you an account of lIlY stewardship. To say that I have labored hard but feebly. expresses it, for, with other matters pressing upon me it bas been the most strenuou's year of my existence, but it has been a labor of love for you and the Craft in general; it was my debt to you, and the efforts emp]oy€d have been a joy and ita own ample reward; and it is with no small degree of pardonable pr;de that I acknowledge the high distindion of having faithfully served the Fraternity ill tbis Grand Jurisdiction, which has given evidence of its boundles~ generosity in so many acts of kindness to me, for which I beg leave to offer you my profoundest thanks and w;th the deepest emotions. I can not hope that I have been free from error84 but trust, if mistakes have been made, they have not seriously injured the Craft, and that when I bow from the stage of action, if my humble efforts have in any degree contributed to the welfare and the happiness of my Brethren, I will be more than rewarded by the hon-

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ors that you have heaped 'upon me, and the words of encouragement with which you have cheered my pathway to. the closing hours of my, administration, the recollections of which are deeply engraven upon my heart.

The Address is an excellent paper, dealing very little in senti~ ment, yet exhibiting throughout a true Masonic spirit. Evidently the Grand Master is a "man .of affairs" as well as of painstaking industry, WIDOWS' AND ORPHANS" HO~IE.

Almost in the very beginning he introduces the Home. and dwells upon its merit and its needs, showing that it' should and must have help at once. In the Repor't of Committee, later, we find that a good deal is being done to remedy existing conditions, but that the sum of at least $10,000 is necessary to remodel and repair in good form. We may also add here that the Home is 20 years old and in that time has sheltered 476 widows and orphans. The Treasurer reports the average number of inmates for the past two years is 143, and the average cost per capita, excluding repairs and improvements, is $97.42 for last year and $93.56 for this. It should be remembered that a small farm is connected with the Home, but allowing for this, the management is certainly to be conimended for wonderful economy. In a majority of cases the cost is from two to three hundred dollars and one case last year reported a cost per capita of about $750! The Grand Master recites many Decisions, or Opinions,' but in many, if not most, cases he refers to Laws of that Jurisdiction by page or number only, hence we cannot, if we desired, canV:lSS the propriety of anyone. The Committee approved in general. NEW LODGES.

Several Lodges created by order of the last Grand Lodge were instituted and Dispensations recommended for others, three of which were approved by the Committee. VISITATIONS.

The number of visitations reported indicates that the Grand Master is a man not only desirous of fulfilling his obligations to the letter, but also as possessing the so~ial instinct together with unfailing industry. He was, in person, present at many Lodges and functions, all of which are路 reported in detail.

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FIiNANCIAL.

The Grand Treasurer reports total assets and receipts for the year at $72,195.72 ;Disbursements for Home....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15,455.23 Disbursements for Gen.路eral Fund 24,107.70 Leaving balance in bank

$28,491.87

AS A WHOLE,

we consider this volume the most satisfactory in its general makeup and arrangement we have received this year-or any year, and we greatly admire the patience and careful work of the Secretary, John B. Garrett. Our Fraternity is happy in the services of this and another "John"-commonly known and designated as "John R," and who as such is honored and loved by the Masonry of Missouri as few, if any, have been in all the history of this Grand Jurisdiction. May both these "Johns" long abide with us! FOP-EIGi\' CORRESPONDENCE.

Frequently, or at least occasionally, courtesy suggests commendation when there is little ground for it. In commenting on the :work of our good Brother ChamJlers, Chairman of Committee on Correspondence, we can be complimentary in "upper case," and conscientious at the same time. His work is most excellent and we shall use some of his text freely in supplementing our own. He gives to Missouri' courteous recognition, in a page of the 62, which contains the Report.

TEXAS. 1912.

1911. WALTER ACKER, JOHN WATSON,

THos.

G. M. G. S.

SAi\'L

M. MATTHEWS, SR.

Lodges, 833.

COCHRAN,

G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 53,190.

Gain, 3,163. ORNAMENTAL AND INTRODUCTORY.

The Proceedings Qf the Grand Lodge of Texas, for .1910-11, are happily introduced and adorned by handsome photo-engravings of Past Grand Masters Walter Acker (1910-11) and B. F. Frymier (1894), and altogether constitute a volume of 767 pages-mucl!- be-

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yond the ordinary, but possibly not too large for the great State of Texas! Also there is a detailed report of a Special Grand Communication, held at Arlington, October 3d, 1911, for the purpose of dedicating the Home for Aged Masons and their wives and widows, which was a most impressive and happy occasion, largely attended and signalized by several excellent addresses. The Home for Aged Ma::::ons is a building of seventy rooms, three stories in height, constructed of brick and concrete work, is modern in all of its arrangements, was erected by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, and is controlled by a Board of Directors elected by the Grand Chapter. The corner-stone of the building was laid on December 12th, 1910, and the magnificent structure was completed, paid for and dedicated on the 3d day of October, A. D. 1911. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Seventy-sixth Grand Annual Communication was held at the Masonic Temple, in the City of Waco, commencing on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, A. D. 1911, A: L. 5911, at 10 o'clock a. m., and was introduced with the usual ceremonies. Grand Master Walter Acker in the Grand East. The Grand Master, in well-chosen words, then introduced the ANNUAL ADDRESS.

Brethren of the Grand Lodge:

The onward flight of time has ended another :Masonic year; the gavel has fallen, and we have assembled in our Seventy-sixth Grand Annual Com: municatlon, and I am. indeed, happy as Grand Master to bid you welcome. From farm and factory, from bank an'! bar, from store and study, from home and school, from church and State, are brought together on this day and occasion the tried and true of our hanored Fraternity. And what means the gathering of these men -and .Masons? The work of another year in the field of Masonic endeavor has been finished and the results of our labors are to be reviewed; recollections of bygone days are to be recalled; <:lxperiences of former times are to be enjoyed once more; friends of other years are to be found and favored; the joys and sorrows of human experienca shared with faithful Brethren; fraternal greetings exchanged, the present considered and plans formulated for the future, the fruition of which may require the employment of many years. Before giving a recapitulation of my official acts as Grand Master, let us express to our kind heavenly Father, whose ear is ever open to hear the voice of His children and whose great loving heart is touched with the "feeling of our infirmities," our sincere gratitude for His protection and preservation and the many b,lessings He has so abundantly showered upon us since last we. met in Grand Communication. The mission that Masonry has to fulfill is to increase the路 bappin~ss and to mitigate the sorrows of mankind and to the fulfillment of this high mission

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the "Sons of Light" stand pledged, and to this end they should labor earnestly as long as there is human misery and human suffering in the world, as long as the orphan's cry is heard in the land.

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"No abe hears the door that opens VVhen they pass beyond recall; Soft as loosened leaves of roses. One by one our loved ones fall."

With this beautiful quotation the Grand Master introduces a long list of Fraternal dead of that and other Grand Jurisdictions. LODGES INSTITUTED.

Twenty-four Lodges chartered by the last Grand Lodge were duly constituted by appointees of the Grand Master, and he also granted Dispensations for twelve Lodges during ,the year, all of which were properly constituted by appointees, the Grand Master not being able to be present. CORNER-STONES.

Some twenty-eight corner-stones were laid under the auspices ot Freemasonry, the Grand' Master presiding in several instances. Besid~s which a large number of Dispensations for usual and unusual reasons were granted during the year. PERPETUAL JUIUSDICTION.

Touching this the Grand Master says that it is purely a local regulation, not founded on any of what learned Masonic scholars term "Ancient Landmarks"-which accounts for the confli~ting laws throughout the Jurisdiction. Further, he argues: Suppose a man rejected by a Texas Lodge, as is too often done, in spite or for no good reason, moves into a Grand Jurisdiction where the time limit obtains, or to one which ignores both time limit and perpetual Jurisdiction, remains there to the end of the limit, or until he has acquired the necessary right to do so, and petitions :J. Lodge f()r the degrees. Suppose the LodgE:: acting within its legal right confers the degrees-what can we do about it? Absolutely nothing. VVe may protest and refuse the Brother the privilege of visiting one of our Lodges, but that will hurt only the Brother, who has done, no wrong himself. VVe may declare him clandestine, but that does not make him so, because. he has been legally and constitutionally made in a legal and' reguiarly constituted Lodge, and as such will be denied Fraternal recognition nowhere else on the globe save in Texas. Does it not seem, then, that the doctrine of perpetual Jurisdiction, as held by Texas, and probably five other States, is unreasonable and untenable? .Is it not time Texa:s should abandon

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it? If she does not, it will only 'be a l:hort time until she is in a class all by herself, for the trend of opinion is fast going. the other way.

Concluding; the Grand Master compromise. To which we simply Lodges that will never consent to Jurisdiction. We have not time or

suggests five years as a proper say that there are some Grand anything more than territorial space to argue the matter.

,MASONIC HOMES.

Texas has two Masonic Homes, both of which seem to be in successful operation. Seventeen widows have been removed to the new Home at Arlington, during the year, and there are now in the Home at Waco-116 girls and 96 boys-212: The expenditures for maintenance were $40,831.88, which we suppose includes the support of the 17 widows for most of the year. This would indicate the cost of maintenance for each at about $180. For improvements, betterments, etc., the expenditure was $27,525.81. The income, from all sources, was $58,562.05,' or some ten thousand less than the expense for the year. The value, of the plant, including real estate and loans is ,estimated at $4~0,315.99. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report covers 116 pages, with an excellent, though very concise, review of the sixty-seven volumes of Proceedings received. In much the Report is a model well worthy of imitation. Missouri does not appear as our "Proceedings" had not been received.

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CHRISTOPHEI~ DIEHL, G.

SAM HENRY GOODWIN, G.

Also Committee on Lodges, 17.

, Re-elected. Correspondence. Members, 1,984.

Gain, 205. M. W. Sam Henry Goodwin, the incoming Grand Master for 1912, is well balanced, as he pa.rts his hair amidships, and he fortifies his vision with glasses through which he, looks out shrewdly ~pon the world in' general. His pict~re indicates a splendid man-. hood, and forms a fine frontispiece for the Proceedings of 1912. He is a minister of the Congregational Church.

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FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The M. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Dtah convened in its Forty-first Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City, Tuesday, the 16th day of January, A. D. 1912, at 10 o'clock a. m. Besides the Grand Officers there were present many Past Grand Officers and visitors, and the Grand Secretary reported the Representatives of fifteen Lodges which, being a Constitutional number, the Grand Master opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. The Address of the Grand Master is brief, but worthy, being a concise recital of his official acts and the more important happenings of the year. We regret that neither in introduction or peroration is there any reference to G. A. O. D., nor elsewhere except in his beautiful tribute to the dead, which may be deemed more poetic than reverent. This, however, we do not interpose as a criticism; doubtless merely an omission. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

BRETHREN-It is with pleasure that I bid you wclcome to this Annual Communication of the Grltnd Lodge of Utab. Forty years ago tomorrow this Body came into existcnce through the heroic endeavors of a small band of nobl'3 spirits, who bad for years previous been struggling to set up in this then wilderness the standard of Masonry, and teach that liberty of conscien-ce and right living for which it stands. "\Ve, of' this generation, can scarcely realize what that struggle meant, and the trials that that brave band of patriots encountered before they succeeded in bringing their fondest desircs to fruition. We have with us today two of those men, and they are just as active' in . the cause as of yore; notably our beloved Grand Secretary, Christopher Diehl, who, with the exception of the first few months, when he was Assistant Grand Secretary, has been continuously the Grand Secretary of this, Grand Lodge. His character and work are well known to all, and he will ever rcmain the bright and shining star of Masonry in Utab. Then comes our Most WClrshipful Brother, Louis Cohn, the first Deputy Grand Master, and the third and now oldest living Past Grand Master of this Jurisdiction. We all know his good work, arid the inspiration he has ever been to the younger Brethren. May they be spared to us for many years to come. I would suggest that this Grand Lodge, in some befitting manner, show these Brethren how great is the' honor and love in which we hold them.

OUR FRATERNAL DEAD.

The Grim Reaper has invaded our Grand Lodge and taken from us a Brother, ripe in Masonic experience and knowledge; God's finger touched the eyelids of Past Senior Grand Warden Alexander George Sutherland, and he sleeps.

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DECISIONS.

The Grand Master reports only two Decisions and in connection therewith quotes from an Address of M. W. Thos. J. Shryock, G. M., of Maryland: "r am quite sure that the l\Iasters throughout the United States are not better posted in the Law of Masonry than are the Masters of Maryland Lodges; and it is evidenced very strongly by the fact that within the last twenty-odd years I .have not been called upon to make a single Masonic decision of any. kind or character. This is simply because the Masters know the Law, and know that it must. be obeyed. This condition has been made possible by the Grand Lodge when it enacted the resolution that before a Master-elect could be installed as a Master of the Lodge, he must pass a rigid examination as to his ability to confer the three degrees of Masonry in Full and Ample Form; and in addition, must pass a satisfactory examination as to the Law of the Grand Lodge for the government of Lodges; and, further, the 23d Article of our Constitution, in which is embodied the entire law for the government of Lodges, must be read in full every year. in open Lodge: and thus not only the Master, but the Brethren generally have become thoroughly posted as to the Law." NEW' LODGES.

Two new Lodges were created during the year, the Grand Master officiating in person in both cases. FJNAl\"'CI.AL.

Total receipts for year On hand Total

$3,488.50 2,962.09 $6,450.59

Disbursements $2,953.85 Balance on hand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3,496.74 Total

$6,450.59 Charity Fund, $1,971.23. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother Diehl reviews the Proceedings of 52 Grand Lodges in 82 pages, consequently he can accord little space to any one. Missouri is noticed most kindly in something ,more than a page and we appreciate his, good words. Brother Diehl has the happy faculty of saying much in a few words and his reviews are far better than many twiee as voluminous.

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1913. EUGENE S. WESTO~, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 13,443. Gain, 308.

The passing Grand Master, Henry L. Ballou, is represented in his photo and also in the biographical sketch which accompanies i~ as a man of fine presence and high character; such a man as is usually found in the Grand East in whatever Grand Lodge we may enquire. Masonry i's usually careful in selecting those who are to direct its affairs, and those really competent as leaders generally have upon them the marks of manhood. SPECIAL GRAND COMMUNICATION. Several Special Communications were held for the purpose of laying corner-stones, dedicating halls, etc., all of which are recorded in detail in the introductory pages of the Proceedings, which constitute a well arranged volume of some 460 pages. ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. 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 Wednesday, the' 12th day of June, A. L. 5912, at the hour of lOo'clock in the forenoon, with a total attendance of 271, including Grand and Past Grand officers and visitors, with the representatives of 76 out of the 103 .Lodges in Jhe Jurisdiction. The Address of the Grand Master is 'So good that we cannot refrain from a brief extract, with a wish for more 'Space ,to use in this way: Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Vermont:

\Ve have convened for the One Hundred and Nineteenth Annual Communication of our beloved O'rand"Lodge., '. ,We have路;come to the Queen City of our State and the magnificent Temple of our building to review' the events of the past year, transact such b~siness as may regularly come before us and gain additional inspiration and strength for the work we shall have to discharge during the coming year. . It. is with satisfaction that we view the usefulness of our Institution. "~o'iking ofttimes in ways unknown to those otitside its pale, it has nevertheleSS b~en a potent factor;'in molding the life of our State. Its work' has largely been associated with too fountain of all 11fe, the human soul. By its

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symbolism, its constant reiteration of the great spiritual truths in its Ritual and charges, Masonry has been working most profoundly, though silently, to the outside world, in bringing a better day for our Commonwealth. As quietly and as powerfully it has worked on the hearts of its votaries as have the mighty forces of nature that brought the spring and the summer out of the winter. The results have been most marked though the agency has bel'n hidden. The unloosing of ire-streams, the banishment of snow and cold, the bursting out of pastures and forests and fields into green, the clothing of gardens and orchards with blossoms, are some of the brilliant results bf springtime; but the cause and beginning have not attracted attention. It is in the silent sunbeam and the gentle caress of the south wind. It is hidden among the silent forces, as quiet and unobtrusive as the breath of a child.

Touching the fraternal dead, he says:

In nearly all of our hundred and three Lodges there are chairs made vacant by the "messenger of death" and our loss' is so severe and we mourn their absence so deeply that it is with difficulty that we recall that death is as natural as life, and is, in God's Holy Providence, the consummation and perfection of all that man has done, and is of good in this world. Our Brothers have preceded us at the most by only a few years. They have gone "Into the long procession . That passeth away to the nightGone, yea, forever and ever Gone to life's region of light. Out from the shadow of suffering, Drifting across the dark main, Into the brighter future Out from the gloom of pain."

He is congratulatory as to the condition and progress of the Craft. The population of Vermont has made but little gain in the last forty years, having increased but twenty-five thousand, or less than eight per cent. On the other hand, the Masonic increase has been sixty-four per cent during these years, and in the last decade we have increased our membership twentysix per cent. We did more work during the past year than in any other of the one hundred and nineteen of our existence, having initiated 632 and raised 649. We are the strongest Masonic Jurisdiction in our country, with the exception of Maine, in proportion to our inhabitants, and we are gaining on our Brethren of the Pine Tree State. Our Lodges arc well located to serve the communities within our borders and although the membership continues to enlarge the personnel docs not deteriorate as the new material is of the best;

There are no Decisions of more than local interest and nothing else of importance appears Unless it be the discu'ssiqn of the request from Porto Rico for recognition, which was referred to Committee on Correspondence. The Committee on Finance recommended a prudential delay in the matter of becoming a member of the Washington Memorial As-

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sociation, and also in the proposition to join with the Masons of Hot Springs, Arkansas, in erecting a Masonic building there for purposes stated. The finances of the Grand Lodge seem in healthy condition. The Masonic Temple makes fair returns in rentals, etc. There is no Masonic Home and the matter is not referred to, nor any special consideration given to the matter of Charity, though doubtless our Vermont Brothers are in nowise deficient in this regard. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Marsh O. Perkins has a free hand in this Report and cov6rs 190 pages in mo:::t excellent style. We appreciate his review of .vIissouri and courteous reference to the Correspondent.

VIRGINIA. 1911.

W1J.f. B. GEO. W.

MCCHESNEY, G. CARRINGTON, G.

M. S.

W. EGGLESTON. Lodges, 321.

JOSEPH

1912. WM. L. ANDREWS, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 22,843.

Gain, 1,061. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia are happily introduced by the serious, though comparatively youthful, face of the incoming Grand Master, M. W. Wm. L. Andrews, ap.d the ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

was opened in Ample Form in the Maso~ic Temple, City of Richmond, Tuesday, February 13th, 1912, Grand Master Wm. B. McChesney presiding. A large attendance was recorded, seriatum, and after usual ceremonies the Grand Master introduced his

ANNuAL ADDRESS.

BRETHREN-Another year has been numbered with the past, and we are assembled at our lS'Hh Grand Annual Communication, to hear an account of the deeds that have been done, and to prepare the way for the actions that are to follow; trusting to the guidance of the Divine Hand that has protected and blessed us in the past, to guard and direct us in our present and future activities. We shoUld rejoice that throughout the year gentle peace has reigned, and not once have. I been called upon to decide differences or adjust dissensions. All has been peace. That our march has been onward 1n all directions is evidenced by tesults. Our membership has grown greatly, and

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I believe that the m~terial is of the kind that will bring strength to our Order. Without any attempt at comparison, all the indications today are that we are as Ritualists in a better condition than ever before. Interest is growing still and the work in the Lodges is being done with an enthusiasm that can but bring perfection. That it was necessary that I should make a call for the aid of our Masonic Home during the year was unfortunate, but the response shows that charity is still alive and active. DISTINGUISHED DEAD.

The Grand Master refers in tender and respectful terms to several prominent Masons in the Jurisdiction who had been called away from the rising walls of the Temple during the year. SPECIAL COl\{]I,IUNICATIONS AND VISITATIONS.

He also recites the purpose and circumstances of several Special Grand Communications held by him or his appointees during the year, such as dedications,. laying of corner-stones, etc., etc.; also various pleasant occasions in which Masonic and the social functions were combined. NEW LODGES.

He issued Dispensations for two new Lodges-one at Virginia Beach and the other at Highland Springs; also many Special Dispensations for the usual reasons. DECISIONS.

Ten Decisions are reported, all of local interest, only unless it be the fifth in which the Grand Master very properly Declined to permit a Lodgt to lay a corner-stone of a church on the Sabbath Day, although approved by the Church, Master of the Lodge, Grand Officer and Past Grand Master. Considered that it had been so often decided it was an unchangeable landmark.

It is very strange, or seems so to us, that any respectable Protestant Church should desire to desecrate the Sabbath by doing that which is a "work." MASONIC HOME.

The Grand Master expresses warm interest in the welfare of the . Home; refers to the difficulties connected with its management and finally insists that the provision for its maintenance is altogether inadequate and that there must be an increase of the per capita tax ,in order to support it properly.

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CONCLUSION.

In stepping aside and yielding my scepter, after two years of administration, that I should· feel it is relieving me of a weight is because that no matter how arduous the labors have been and no matter· how' great the amount of time tbat bas been spent, it is no return for tbe great and distinguisbed honor you conferred upon me, when you elected me to be Grand Master of Masons in Virginia. It has been said of distinguisbed men that they have retired full of bonors. I am about to retire fully conscious of being in tbis position. For whatever life· bas in store for me, whatever it has been my good fortune to have received, this honor will always be first in my appreciatio.n, deepest in my affection. Recognizing that, by your· loving support, 1. have been placed and occupied the highest position 'in the gift of manpresided and governed an organization· unequalled in virtues, that go to make manhood next to Godhood, an organization crowned with years of usefulness and blessings to mankind, lived longer and living stronger as the days go by, is allotting to man the fullest expectations 'of earthly reward. To be the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia is to be the peer of any ruler of any organization existing on this mundane sphere. Along with my gratitude I will ever pray for you peace, plenty, prosperity and the richest blessings of Providence.

The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is evidently good and excepting the somewhat embarrassed position of the Home and the apparent necessity for removal and general change in its condition and method, or amount, of maintenance, all seem to be going well with Virginia. CORRESPONDEN CEo

Brother Eggleston writes, as the Latins would say, "Currente Calamo,"-which when properly understood means that he is all right-always right and strictly up to date. His notice of Missouri is kind. We thank him. No, we are not one of the Albemarle Woodses; rather they are "one of us." We are from "over the Blue Ridge," Franklin County +-Jubal Early's old town, Rocky Mount. (Really, we suppose those Valley Woods are cousins ~f the "Second Degree.")

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1910. JEREMIAH NETERER,

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DAVID S. PRESCOTT,

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STEPHEN J. CHADWICK,

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RALPH C. MCALLASTER.

HORACE

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Members, 15,676. Gain, 1,273. FIFTY-FOURTII ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fifty-fourth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand ,Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington convened in the City of Spokane, on Tuesday, the 13th day of June, A. D. 1911, A. L. 5911, and was called to order by the M. W. Grand Master at the .hour of 10 o'clock a. m., the Grand Officers being present in their respective stations, besides a large number of Lodge Representatives, Past Grand Officers and visitors. The opening ceremonies were, as usual, in Ample Form. ADDRESS OF WELCOME.

Rev. Brother W. J. Hendley, W. M. of Spokane Lodge and Mayor of the City, welcomed the Grand Lodge on behalf of the Masoq,s of Spokane and tendered the freedom of the city. The Address was very happily responded to by W. Brother Asa H. Hankerson. Both Addresses were ordered printed in the Proceedings. Among the distinguished visitors present was R. W. Brother W. A. DeWolf Smith, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, who was duly recQgnized and conducted to a seat in the Grand East. The Grand Master introduces his Addr~ss by a deferential recognition of the G. A. T; D., after which he begins a tribute to the Fraternal dead as follows: NECROLOGY.

We thank God for faith that life is endless. With that hope, death is no longer a grim tyrant, but a kind messenger, and every tie severed on earth is but "an anchor both sure and steadfast which entereth into that within the veil." "Sorrow is the sweetest pleasure of life," said Poe, and no doubt brings us nearer to God and to a keener appreciation of our duty toward each other.

He records the names and virtues of two distinguished Brothers of that Jurisdiction, M. W. Joseph Smith and M. W. Louis Zeigler, closing as follows:

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These Brethren were' honest, kind-hearted' and open-handed, warm and true; were friends closer in adversity than in the hour of prosperity. While they are gone, the memory of their virtues lingers in our remembrances and reflects their shining lustre beynnd the portals of the tomb. "As Hiram slept, the widow's son, So docs our Brother ta~e his rest. Life's battles fought; Life's duties done; His faUlts forgot, his words confessed. So let him sleep that dreamless sleep; Our sorrows clustering round his head. Be comforted, ye lov~d who weep, He lives with God. He is not dead." On the memorial pages wiII be recorded the names of the members of the Craft who have gone to join the innumerable caravan to that mysterious realm, Also the names of those who have in other Jurisdictions worn the purple of our Fraternity, the names of whom wiII now be read by the Grand Secretary, Let us rise while the names are read. WASHINGTON ME;\IORIAL ASSOCIATION.

The Grand Master refers to this enterprise with evident .ap路 proval, stressing the fact that no Grand Lodge will be involved with路 'out the permission of the Grand Lodge itself, and the active support and approval of the Grand Master and other Grand Officers. He records six Decisions, to the first of which we respectfully enter a protest. It is as follows: 1. The funds of a Lodge cannot be appropriated for the relief of 路persons except :Masons in good standing, their wives and minor children, and the widows and orphans of deceased Masons.

As we understand it Masonic "charity should know no bounds," and what is true of the individual Mason is also true of the Lodge. We know of one Masonic Body whose charities go out to all alike and this is the true spirit; at the same time c'onsenting to the principle that to helpless aIid needy Masons, their widows and orphans, the hand of charity should be first extended. Moreover, we do not believe in that measure of paternalism which would ,lay its hand on the treasury of a Lodge or limit its activities so long as no principle of Masonry is violated. However, the Decision was endorsed by the Committee on Jurisprudence without comment. A MISSION OF MERCY.

The following extract will be read with approving interest: On the 15th of August, 1910, I received a letter from a mother residing in a distant Statc stating that she was a daughter of a Mason and her grandfather bad at one time becn Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of tbe

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State, and that her father and grandfather had always told her that Masonry would respond to a voice in distress. She stated that her boy, a lad of seventeen, had left home to make his way. she being poor. She last heard from him in Seattle, but had not heard from him" for more than six months, and <:ould I help her to find her bo)'? I referred the matter to the Right Worshipful Junior Grand 'Varden, Brother Asa H. Hankerson, who took the matter up and found the boy in a most undesirable portion of the city and in a very unwholesome environment. Brother Hankerson persuaded the boy to seek other environment and obtained employment for, him, and by sincere interest finally got the boy to face about a'ud ,by arousing his dormant love for home and mother persuaded him to return to his mother.

The Grand Master closes his Address with a splendid digression into the realm of sentiment, particularly referring to the Home, with all its involvements: The mother who bears and rightly raises a family of childl'en erects the greatest monument for her enduring fame; a monument which is everlasting and to which the highest marble Ehaft in the world can not be compared. The man who assists the burdened mother who is unequal to the task before her, or assists the child who has been abandoned, and throws a lifeline to the offspring of a IQving heart, and assists them by ki~dly direction or loving sympathy to the upper and broader field where they can unfold and expand into charming and useful members of society, enrolls his name in the records of life from whi(;h the reflecting light will ever impress a beautiful character on coming generations. There are harvests ,waiting to grow and flowers waiting to bloom for the hand that will go to work.

He refers very tenderly to the boy at the most critical period of life and evidently with the idea of the "BIG BROTHER ASSOCIATION"

of the East, he exhorts every Mason to use personal and particular influence in shaping some young life. I believe that if such a movement were inaugurated by the Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction, intense would be the interest and great would be the result and pleasure in much constructive work in character-building. It would point the' thought and determine the possibilities and destiny, for

"One ship goes East, another West, By the self-saine winds that blow; 'Tis the set of the'sail and not the gale That determines the way they go. Like the winds of the sea are the ways of Fate As we voyage along through life, It is the set of the soul that decides the goal, And not the calm or the strife.!'

The finances of the Grand Lodge are manifestly in excellent , condition, as the Grand Secretary suggested a reduction in assessments for general purposes.

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MASONIC HOME.

A widespread influence in the direction of creating a Masonic Home has been realized and in accordance with the action of the last Grand Lodge a number of locations were presented to and considered by the Grand Lodge. It was finally decided to accept the unconditional grant and gift of the twenty路acre tract offered by the Masons of Puyallup, in the immediate vicinity of that city,' and possessing advantages almost ideal. As there are two residence houses already on the ground and very little expense is necessary to fit them for the purpose designed, the Home will be formally opened and occupied in the near future. A Committee of three, with instructions to build, etc., etc., reporting to Grand Lodge, was appointed. REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This Report covers, with the index, 152 pages and is throughout of such high character that, without for a moment doubting the ability of his successors, we yet keenly regret the resignation or declination of Brother Stephen J. Chadwick, who has hitherto filled the position of Correspondent. His spirit, as evidenced by his writings, is warm and genial, and his work above criticism. We welcome Brother R. C. McAllaster as his successor a.nd anticipate nothing but good from his pen.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA. 1910. 1911. C. O. L. RILEY, G. M. Re-elected. J. D. STEVENSON, G. S. Re-elected. Also Committee on Foreign Correspondence. Members, 3,733. Lodges, 90. Gain, 43.

A very handsome frontispiece containing picture of present and immediate Past Grand Wardens introduces the volume of Proceedings, which has altogether some 288 pages containing well arranged' abstract of the work of that Grand Jurisdiction for the current year, April, 1910, to April, 1911. It opens with a' detailed recital of a Special Grand Communication and Memorial Service held in St. \ George's Hall, in the City of Perth, May 20th, 1910, in respect to KING JWWARD SEVENTH.

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Worshipful Grand Master, as also that of the Pro-Grand Master, were路 of high order. Three regular Quarterly Communications are reported, held, respectively, July 28th, October 27th and January 26th; the first and third presided over by the Grand Master, the second by the Deputy Grand Master; on each occasion the Addresses were brief and technical, containing nothing of interest outside of the Jurisdiction, although we may quote an incidental paragraph from the Address of the Grand Master at the Quarterly Communic~tion of January 26th, 1911: Mr. Carnegie has given 拢2,000,000 in the interest of Peace-our members, I do not know their number, would do far more than mere money ,can buy if they would determine that peace should reign.

The Mundaring Lodge was consecrated and the Grand Master states that the occasion was exceedingly pleasant-"that as the Lodge is situated high in the Darling Range, and in easy distance of Perth, it should be popular with visiting metropolitan Brethren. A NOVELTY TO US.

York Lodge, No.5, made application to go into recess, for a further period of twelve months, which was declined; but it was agreed to extend the presen.t recess for a further six months, on the understanding that at the expiration of that period the Lodge would be called upon to resume its work. "The Board has every reason to hope that the Lodge will resume labor in April or May with every prospect of success." . Which means, we suppose, that the- Lodge was in such condition with reference to membership or finance that it could not properly prosecute the regular work. Not a bad idea, perhaps; we have known Lodges in our Jurisdiction that needed a rest! FINANCIAL CONDITION.

The Grand Treasurer reports a balance on hand of more than $50,000, some three-fourths of which belongs to the Widows' and Orphans', or the Fund of Benevolence. A good showing. Grand Master Riley was nominated without opposition. . ANNUAL GRAND COMMUNICATION.

Grand Lodge met in Annual Communication, April 27th, 1911, in Freemasons' Hall, City of Perth, and was opened in Ample Form

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by Grand Master C. O. L. Riley, assisted by other Grand Officers and Brethren. A large number were present, all of whom are named except the Master and Wardens, who are recognized only by Lodge numbers. A number of "Apologies" were· presented for non-attendance. This also. is something new to our autonomy, yet quite dignified and proper, perhaps, especially in a land where they have plenty of time and four Grand Lodge meetings during the year. The Address ·of the Grand Master is brief and technical, but quite interesting. We insert a quotation: The financial position of Grand Lodge continues to show steady improvement, and is in every way satisfactory. The balance standing to the credit of the Fund of General Purposes is .£4,539; to the credit of the Fund of IIpnpvolpnr-p £'.~.7RO: In thp. f'.rpf1il of Ihp ~Vinnwf:'. OrDhallf:' ann agpn Freemasons' Fund £4,313, whlle the balance of the Freemasons' Hall AccQunt is £13,107; making altogether £25,719, a net increase of £1,762 on the figures of last year. In connection with the finances there is again great cause for congratulation in the fact that for the NIN'l'H year in succession there is not a single working Lodge in an'ears, and I would again ask, where is .such another record to be found? MEl\'IBEHSIIIP.

In 1~00 our Grand Longe was formed with 33 Lodges and a membership of 2,000. Today there are 90 Lodges on the rolI-87 of which are working -with a total membership of 3,733, showing an increase of 43 during the past )'ear. The Lodge showing the greatest falling of[ in membership is Golden Pillar, with a loss of 16, followed by Ionic with 8. The greatest increase recorded is that of Collie Pioneer with 12, followed by Geraldton, Friendship, Black Range and North Murchbon with 9 each. In. the Ceremonial Return the busiest Lodges have been Swan with 26 ceremonies, Friendship with 24 and Lathom with 22. Two new Lodges have added to the roll during the year, viz., Kellerberrin Lodge No. 89 and Mundaring Lodge No. 90.

(We suppose the "non-working" Lodges are having a recess.) Among the eleven Dispensations granted we note one "to initiate a minor," for which the Grand Master Quotes "Rule 59." This is decidedly new to Masons of the Occident. We suppose there is not a Jurisdiction in the United States that would initiate a crowned head if under "lawful age." REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

• This is exceptionally good and we appreciate the kindly notice of Missouri. Brother Stevenson indulges in a little wit at the expense of the Correspondent-but we are used to being "baited."

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WEST VIRGINIA. , 1911. WYNDHAM STOKES, G. M. HIRAM R. HOWARD, G. S. Lodges, 145.

1912. JKO. M. MCCOKIHAY, G. M. Also Grand Correspondent. Members, 14,874. Gain, 806.

A fine picture of the incoming Grand Master graces the initial page of the Proceedings and the time, occasion and personnel of a number of Emergent Grand Lodges are recited in form before the date of THE FORTY-SEVEKTH ANNUAL CO::\1 MUKICATI0N, which was held in Charleston, W. Va., commencing on Wednesday, November 15th, A. D. 1911. The Grand Secretary reported that the Representatives of 138. Subordinate Lodges were present, besides Grand Officers, Past Grand Officers, Past Masters and visitors, all of whom are named and located at length in the Record. DISTIJliGUISHIW VISITOI{. It being announced that R. W. Brother T. John Newton, Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, was in attendance, he was introduced and received with the honors due his rank and invited to a seat in the East. The roll of Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge was called and those present were fraternally welcomed by IVI. W. Brother Wyndham Stokes, Grand' Master, in welltimed remarks and the GraI1d Honors of Masonry. We note that our Missouri Representative was on hand and was duly "shown."

THE GHANI) MASTER'S ADDRESS. The Grand Master indulges in little that approaches sentiment, but with a few and fitting words of ~ntroduction he enters and continues on a formal and somewhat extended recital of his work for the y~ar. After alluding to the ravages of Death among the Fraternity in that Jurisdiction, he presents a list of the .distinguished dead of otner Grand Jurisdictions-the Grand Lodge standing in respectful attention meanwhile. He attended the Centennial of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia at Washington, and also the Washington Memorial As-

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sociation meeting; of both he speaks with enthusia:sm and recommends the suggestion that each member of the Fraternity be requested to pay $1.00, either 25' cents per year or all at once, to the proposed Memorial. This suggestion, if carried out, will certainly supply ample funds. He attended the One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania on September 24th and 25th, in the City of Pl).iladelphia, and commenting on this august occasion he suggests a fitting celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia. CORNER-STONES.

He follows the example of other Grand Masters in granting Dispensations to lay the corner-stones for churches, b':lt expresses a .doubt if they are public buildings in such sense as to justify this. The Committee wisely, as we think, disagreed with him in this position. THE EASTERN STAR.

He deliberately and very earnestly recommends that the recognition of the Grand Lodge be withdrawn from the Order of the Eastern Star and that they be forbidden the use of Lodge rooms. He alludes to a proposition to unite with them in the building of a Masonic Home--which he repudiates. In this connection he quotes extensively from the Grand Correspondent of Western Australia: We take this opportunity to Fraternally, but thoroughly, disabuse the minds of all American Brethren of any hope that the Eastern Star "fad" is likely to secure a home here. We are thorough believers in the "no women" landmark, and the mere suggestion that Grand Lodge should call off to receive a delegation of Grand Matrons from an unrnasonic body, such as the Order of the Eastern Star, would 00 howled down, and if persisted in, would raise rebellion. For the information of the Brethren in this State we may say that the Androgynous Institution (Institution for both sexes), known as the Order of the Eastern Star, was invented by Rob Morris in 1855. It consists of five degrees. There is in France a system called Co-Masonry, which admits women, and which has no connection with Freemasonry, and is regarded as bogus and disreputable, and so the adoptive rite has appeared from time to time, wherever Brethren have been. weak enough to be led away by it, until at last it seems to have settled in America, where our good Brethren seem to have a severe attack of the adoptive rite malady, which, like other fevers, will no doubt take its departure in due time, leaving the patient. weak and debilitated.

The Committee did not agree with the Grand Master as to this,

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or to the Order of Ladies of the Mystic Shrine, but left it wholly to the Subordinate Lodges as to the use of Lodge rooms. The Grand Master suggests very modestly that while he is not a candidate for re-election, yet it is his opinion that a Grand Master should be re-elected for at least another year. He states in this connection that this is the rule in most Grand Jurisdictions in the United States-in which we are very sure he is mistaken. The Grand Lodge evidently did not agree with him-as he was not reelected, although no allusion was made to the recommendation. We pause here long enough to say that personally we differ wholly and absolutely with any such position, believing it at the best as provincial and not in accordance with the spirit of our Republican Institutions. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother Hiram R. Howard presents a most excellent and readable Report in which he reviews the Proceedings of 68 Grand Lodges. He is kind to Missouri and we acquit him of any intended discourtesy in setting us right as to the attitude of West Virginia on the "Eternal Jurisdiction" question. We might have known that West Virginia, so near to the grand old Mother State and really a part of that State, would not endorse such unmasonic heresy.

WISCONSIN. 1913.

1912. ALEXANDER W~L

E. MATHESON, G. M. J. PERRY, G. S.

ALDRO JENKS.

Lodges, 365.

DAVID

GREENE, G.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 27,293.

Gain, 812. SIXTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION .

â&#x20AC;˘ The Sixty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the ~tate of Wisconsin was opened in Ample Form in the Masonic Building, corner of Jefferson and Oneida Streets, in the City of Milwaukee, at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m., on Tuesday, June 11th, 1912, A. L. 5912, the Grand Master and all Grand Officers being in their places. After opening ceremonies the Grand Master presented the Annual

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ADDRESS.

BRI;;THREN-Again we meet to enjoy fellowship and Fraternal intercourse, to make new acquaintances, to form new friendships, to cement old friendships into still stronger bonds, to think of those who have passed out into the larger life, and to plan for the good of the Craft. We are here recognizing the place of Masonry in the world, proud of our heritage, and assured that, in serving the interests of Masonry, we are laboring effectually for the welfare of the Kingdom of God. Vve are here to do the will of God according to our light and understanding, humbly acknowledging our dependence upon Him, and consecrating our strength and talents to Him, and the fulfillment of His divine purposes. I am happy to report a spirit of harmony in Vv'iscollsin. There have been sporadic difficulties which were adjusted with the assistance of peaceloving Brethren. A few Masonic trials were held. Reports of some of these proceedings are in the possession of the Grand Secretary and will be made known to you through the Committee on ,Appeals and Grievances. It is one of the privileges of a Grand Master that hc can sometimes prevent open rupture in a Lodge or bring about harmony. Such service does not become a matter of record and should' not be subject to open comment. Nevertheless, right here the Grand Master and his co-laborers do some of their most. important work. DECISIONS.

Among these we note that by the law of this Grand Lodge a man connected with the liquor business, either as owner or silent partner, cannot be made a Mason, but a man already a Mason and in the saloon business may be elected to membership. (Somewhat strange to us!) We note that Wisconsin holds to 路the "five years'" Jurisdiction idea. In our opinion any regulation except that of Territorial Jurisdiction will be a constant source of trouble among our Grand Lodges. Sooner or later, we think, all must come to that and doubtless but for the influence of one Grand Lodge-or rather one Grand Master -'-it would have already been so decided. Perhaps we are mistaken in this. DISPENSATIONS.

Fifty-nine Dispensations for various considerations were granted during the year, all being, of course, in accordance with the law and usage of Wisconsin. SPECIAL GRAND CO:M::M:UNICA'J'IONS.

Several Special Grand Communications were held during the year; four for dedications, two for laying corner-stones and one for the purpose of constituting a Lodge.

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The Grand Master refers to the custom of smoking in Lodge rooms during labor, which he strongly deprecates. He refers to the action of the War Department路 in prohibiting the placing <;>f any Masonic emblems on tombstones, monuments, slabs or markers in any National Cemetery, and recommends that the Grand Lodge unite with others in a request to the Secretary of War to change the law. The Committee on Jurisprudence endorsed the opinion of the Grand Master as to smoking in Lodge rooms and reaffirmed former action touching the Washington Memorial Association (declining to take part in the enterprise) and recommended no action in the Hot Springs proposition-that is, to er~ct there a Masonic Building for special charity, etc. All of which was accepted and endorsed 9Y the Grand Lodge.

~'IN A N CIAL.

The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems very satisfactory. They have no Masonic Home but q.istribute a considerable amount in charity after the manner of most Foreign and Provincial Jurisdictions. FOREIGN

CORRESPONDE~CE.

The Report on Correspondence is from the excellent pen of our Worthy Brother Aldro Jenks, covering 183 pages, in a careful review of the Proceedings of sixty-three Grand Lodges. He refers to Missouri and the Correspondent in kindly terms, according t<:> us (nearly) two pages.

WYOMING. 1911. HUGH HINDS,

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WM. L. KUYKEi'lDALL. G. S. WM. L. KUYKENDALL.

Lodges, 30.

HAHOLD BANNEH;

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 2,639. Gain, 85.

THIRTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COl\IMUKICATION.

The Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Wyoming met in Annual Communication in Cheyenne, Wyoming, September 6th and 7th, 1911, the Officers and a quorum of Representatives being present,

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and was opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master and with prayer addressed to the Supreme Architect of the Universe. After the usual formalities the Grand Master presented his Annual Address, from which we give a portion of the introduction: I extend to you, Brethren, the most cordial and fraternal welcome to this Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge, and as many have come long distances and at considerable sacrifice of time and business, I trust that your visit with us in Grand Lodge assembled may be pleasant and profitable, and that in all your deliberations and in the performance of your varied duties you may be guided by a purpose solely for the good of the Institution, and that the spirit of concord and harmony may everywhere prevail. The year which has passed has been marked with many substantial benefits to us as members of our great brotherhood. whose universality is as extensivG' as the world itself, and whose influence and power are only limited by the confines of civilization. It gives me pleasure to announce to you that peace and good fellowship has prevailed throughout this Jurisdiction, and that although we have not advanced with great strides still we are increasing in numbers and influence. We hav" laid our Masonic foundation good' and strong, and are building the superstructure upon it with care and deliberation, and upon the br\?ad principles of morality, virtue and truth. Our financial condition and membership continue to improve, and we may by economy and thrift c;>nfidently lo:>k forward to the accomplishment of some Masonic undertltking which will prove of lasting benefit to the membership of this Grand Lodge and Grand Jurisdiction.

The Grand Master pays tribute to the Fraternal dead and gives a long list of those who have passed away during the year. He also recites the change of place for the meeting of the Grand Lodge from Thermopolis to Wyoming, explaining that the non路com路 pletion of the Burlington Railroad would necessitate great expense as well as other disadvantages, in holding the meeting at Thermopolis, and because of this he issued a circular calling the Grand Lodge to meet at Wyoming. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master, in answer to several questions propounded, answered to the effect: First: That only members of the Lodge can be present at a Lodge trial. Second: That a member of anot~er Lodge may be called in by either the Lodge or the defendant, as attorney. Third: That when a Lodge is requested to confer the Second or Third Degrees upon an.. Entered Apprentice of another Lodge, he must be examined as to his proficiency in preceding Degrees and voted on by the Lodge. And

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Fourth: That a candidate elected to receive the Degrees and moving away to another Jurisdiction, must return to his own Lodge to receive the First Degree, and afterward may apply to have remaining Degrees conferred by Lodge where he resides.' As to the first and second there will be no dispute. They are so generally recognized it would seem no Worshipful Master should be in ignorance; the third may be questioned by some, and as to the fourth we question its soundness. ,\Ve see no reason why, after 路the election of a candidate he may not receive the First Degree from another Lodge on request as well as the Second or Third. Of ,course, in any case, unless Jurisdiction has been waived, after the First Degree, or a dimit granted, the fee should be returned to the first Lodge. The Grand Master' reports several Emergent Grand Lodges for the purpose of laying corner-stones, which are also reported at length in the opening pages of Proceedings. The Grand Treasurer reports the treasury in good condition, with a balance of General Fund of $8,276.77, and of Masonic Home Fund of $5,788;50. The Grand Secretary reports his twenty-fifth year of service, during which time he has seen the number of Lodges grow from .six to thirty and the membership from 493 to 2,639. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

. The Grand Secretary is also Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence and presents a well-written review of some 200 pages, in which Missouri has extended and kindly notice.

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RECOGNI'1 ION OF GRAND 1

LODG]1~S.

The Following Foreign Grand Lodges are recognized as regular by the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Grand Lodge.

G1'and Secretary.

Address.

Alberta;

George McDonald

Calgary.

British Columbia Canada

W. A. DeWolf Smith Ralph L. Gunn

New Westminster. Hamilton, Ont.

Chili (at Santiago)

Loui~

Santiago.

Cuba (Island of) Denmark Eclectic Union

A. N. Y. L-opez

Carlos G. Charles

Havana..

Rasm us O. Nielsen Philipp Hertz

Copenhagen. Frankfort-on-Main.

Egypt.

Elias Effendi Nachou

Cairo.

England

Ed ward Letch worth

London.

Germany (National)

Wm. Wald .. '.'

Berlin.

Ireland Manitoba

H. E. Flavelle, D. G. S James A. Ovas H. J. W. Van Lawick

Dublin. Winnipeg. Rotterdam.

John Twining Hartt. Arthur H. Bray

St. John. Sydney.

·Netherla~ds ~ew

Brunswick New South Wales

New Zealand Malcolm Niccol Wellington. Norway•................Olaf Heyerdahl Heiberg .. Christiania. Nova Scotia Thomas Mowbray Halifax. Porto Rico Prince Edward Island

Jose G. Torres W. P. Dolill

Quebec Queensland Royal york

Will H. Whyte Chas. H. Harley G. Mitzlaff

;

San Juan. Charlottetown;

San Salvador

Tomas Soley. . . . . . . . ..

Saskatchewan Saxony Scotland

J ohn M. Shaw Rudolph Gottschall David Reid

j I

Montreal. Brisbane. Berlin. San Salvador, Cent. Am. Regina. Dresden. Edinburgh.

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1Ppendix. Grand Secretary.

South Australia Chas. R. J. Glover Sweden N. C. DuneI' Tasmania J ohn Hamilton Three Globes Erich Meyssner United Grand L O d g e } ' · t ona . ..... " .. Charles J. Barrow o f V IC Western Australia J. D. Stevenson York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. MoO. Zur Eintracht. Zur Sonne

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l f F. E. Young Wilhelm Huss ,Geo. H.Fischer

Address.

Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart. Berlin. .

Melbourne. Perth.

,Mexico City. Darmstadt. Bayreuth.

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Appendix.

ADDltESSES Ob" GRAND SECR,ETARIES. State.

Alabama Arizona

Nmne.

Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri. Mississippi Montana NebraÂˇska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico

Lou B. Winsor .John Fishel. John RParson , .li'rederic Gordon Speed Cornelius J:!edges, Jr Francis E. White E. D. Vanderlieth Harry M. Cheney ,Benj. F. Wakefield Alpheus A. Keen

Arkan~as '.' California Colorado Connecticut. Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia '" Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland

â&#x20AC;˘

Address.

George A. Beauchamp Montgomery. .1'Jeorge J. Roskruge Tucson. F'ay Hempstead Little Rock. John Whicher San Francisco. Chas. H. Jacobson , .Denver. Frank W. Havens Hartford.. Virginius V. Harrison Wilmington. Arvine W. Johnston Washington. Wilbur P. Webster Jacksonville. W. A. Wolihin , Macon. Theophilus W. Randall Boise. Isaac Cutter Camp Point. Calvin W. Prather '..Indianapolis. Newton R Parvin Cedar Rapids. Albert K. Wilson Topeka. H. B. Grant. .,' Louisville. Richard Lambert. New Orleans. Stephen Berry Portland. George Cook Baltimore. j Masonic Temple, Tho'S. W. Davis ~ Boston. Reed City. St. Paul. St.Louis. Vicksburg. Helena. Omaha. Carson. Concord. ,Trenton. Albuquerque.

Appendix.

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New york North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania

Name.

Address.

Edward M. L. Ehlers John C. Drewry Walter L. Stockwell J. H. Bromwell. Wm. M. Anderson., James F. Robinson John A. Perry

New York. Raleigh. Fargo. Cincinnati. Oklahoma City. Portland. I ,Philadelphia.

Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont. Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Alberta British Columbia Canada , Chili (at Santiago) Cuba Denmark Eclectic Union Egypt

S. P. Williams O. FrankHart Geo. A. Pettigrew John B. Garrett John Watson ,Christopher Diehl H. H. Ross Geo. W. Carrington. ' Horace W. Tyler John M. Collins ,Wm. W. Perry W. L. Kuykendall George MacDonald W. A. De Wolf Smith Ralph L. Gunn Loui's A.'N. Y. Lopez Carlos G. Charles , Rasmus O. Nielsen Philipp Hertz ,Elias Effendi Nachou

Providence. Columbia. Sioux Falls. Nashville. Waco. Salt Lake City. Burlington. Richmond. Tacoma. Charleston. Milwaukee. Saratoga. Calgary. NewWestminster. Hamilton, Onto Santiago. Havana. Copenhagen. Frankfort-on-Main. Cairo.

England Germany (National) Ireland Manitoba Netherlands New Brunswick New South Wales

Edward Letchworth London. Wm. Wald Berlin. Henry E. Flavelle, D. G. S ..Dublin. James A. Ovas Winnipeg. H. J. W. Van Lawick Rotterdam. John TWining Hartt St. John. Arthur H. Bray Sydn'ey.

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Appendix. State.

Name.

Address.

New Zealand Norway

Malcolm Niccol Olaf Heyerdahl Heiberg

Wellington. Christiania.

Nova Scotia Porto Rico

Thomas Mowbray Jose G. Torres

Halifax. San Juan.

Prince Edward Island

W. P. Doull

Quebec Queensland Royal york San Salvador

Will H. Whyte Chas. H. Harley G. Mitzlaff Tomas Soley

Charlottetown. ,

, . Montreal. Brisbane. , .B€r1in. , .San Salvador, C. A.

Saskatchewan Saxony Scotland

John M. Shaw Rudolph Gottschall David Reid

Regina: Dresden. E-dinburgh.

South Australia Sweden

Chas. R. J. Glover N. C. Duner

Adelaide. Stockholm.

Tasmania John Hamilton Three Globes Erich Meyssner United G. L. of Victoria ..Chas. J. Barrow Western Australia

J. D. Stevenson

York Grand Lodge of I . Mexico, F. & A. M .. : \ F. E. Young Zur Eintracht Zur Sonne

Wilhelm Sus'S 'Jeo. H. Fischer

Hobart. Berlin. M:€lbourne. :

Perth.

MeXIco CIty.

Darmstadt. Bayreuth.

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REPRESENTA~'IVE8 APPOINTF:D NEAR OTHER' GRAND LODGES BY TIlE CHAND LODCE OF J\HSSOlJRJ.

Grand Dodge.

Alabama. ; Arizona , Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Cuba , Colorado Connecticut. Delaware District of Columbia Egypt. England Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Ireland Kansa·s Louisia~a Maine .. , Michigan Minnesota Mississippi. Manitoba Maryland M~mtana

Nebraska , Nevada New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New South Wales

Name.

Address.

R. G. Earnest. Anniston. Jas. S. Cromb Clifton. M. W. Gre·eson Prescott. Rob't Burns McMicking .. Victoria. Charles H. Bryan San Francisco. James K. Kerr Toronto. Calixto Fajardo Havana. Frank G. Mirick Pueblo. Leonard J. Nickerson West Cornwall. Chas. H. Maull Lewis.. Alexander McKenzie Washington. A. C. GarofaIIo Cai 1'0. Braxton Baker London. Irving P. Webster Gainesville. T. W. Dooley Eudora. Jonas W,. Brown Idaho City. George A. Stadler Decatur. Mason .J. Niblack , Vincennes. Wm. Hamilton Dublin. Perry M. Hoisington Norton. Lee E. Thomas Shreveport. Dan'} P. Boynton Monmouth. W. S. Linton Saginaw.. ,Wm. A. McGonagle Duluth., James K. Moore , .Vicksburg. R. P. Crookshank Rapid City. B. F. Lucas ..•........." . Baltimore. George Booker Helena. George B. France York Herman Davis Dayton. John Twining Hartt St. John. James E. Gridley Wolfboro. Speneer Fullerton Camden'. Ion D. Bossley Sydney.

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[Sept.

Name.

Address.

New York Wm. H. Pai}es, Sr ' New York City. New Zealand Wm. Waring De Castro Wellington. North Carolina' , Walter E. Moore ,Webster. North Dakota Harry Lord Cando. Nov.a Scotia Israel Edw. Sanford Halifax. Ohio K G. Chamberlin Caldwell. Oklahoma Wm. P. Freeman McAle'ster. Oregon '" , H. Beckwith Portland. Prince Edward Island C.C. Carlton " Souris. Quebec T. A. Howard .•.......... Aylmer. Queensland Peter Forrest. Brisbane. Rhode Island .....•.....Charles C. MJumford Providence. Scotland W. Munro Denholm Glasgow. South Australia James Shakespeare Adelaide. South Carolina Geo. T. Bryan Greenville. South Dakota Thomas H. Brown Sioux Falls. Tennessee. '.' John B. Garrett. Nashville. Texas B. B. Paddock Ft. Worth. Utah Sidney Watson Badeon Ogden. Vermont. Silas H. Danforth St. Albans. Victoria ,Baron Marks ,.Melbourne. Virginia George W. Wright Marion. Washington Robert C. Hill Port Townsend. Western Australia A. C. Munro Porth. West Virginia P.P. Lester Fort Gay. Wisconsin W. S. Keats East Troy. York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M.. .

John C. Mordough.....

Mexico City. Avenue San. Francisco-45.

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I{EPRJlJ8EN rrA rrIV ES APPOINTED BY OTHER GRAND LODGES l\"EAlt THE GRAl\"D LODGE

OF lV11SS0URI.

Grand Lodge.

Name.

Address.

Alabama A. M. Hough ; .';efferson City. Arizona ,Robert E. Collins St. Louis. Arkansas .James A. Boone Charleston. British Columbia Gib. W. Carson St. Louis. Canada Xenophon Ryland Lexington. Colorado E. F. Hartzell. St. .Joseph. Connecticut. Reuben Barney Chillicothe. Cuba Thos. R. Morrow ' Kansas City. Delaware George E.. Mayhall New London. District of Columbia D. M. Wilson Milan. Egypt. Rev. Jno. H. Miller Kansas City. England R. F. Stevenson St. Louis. Florida Jacob Lampert. St. Louis. Georgia , Cn.mpbell Wells Platte City. Idaho ,.John R. Parson St. Louis. Illinois Wm. F. Johnson Boonville. Indiana John H. Barr Kansas City. Ireland '.' Samuel M. Kennard St. Louis. Kansas Wm. F. Kuhn Kansas City. Louisiana Major J. Lilly Moberly. Maine G. A. Goben , Kirksville. Manitoba ; E. E. Codding : Sedalia. Maryland. : . Michigan C. W. Bolster Plattsburg. Minnesota Arch A. Johnson Springfield. Mississippi A. C. Stewart St. Louis. Montana Wm. A. Hall St. Louis. Nebraska " .Chas. F. Vogel. St. Louis. Nevada Seymour Hoyt. , .. '.. Kansas City. New Brunswick T. A. Dunn Bethany. New Hampshire Alexander M. Dockery 路Gallatin. New Jersey , Jas. W. Boyd 路St. Joseph. New South Wales Ira V. McMillen Maryville. New York Chas. A. Sheppard Warrensburg.

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Appendi.1;. Grand Lodge.

Name.

New Zealand Martin T. Balsley North Carolina , Sidney R. Wood North Dakota Dorsey A. Jamison Nova Scotia L. B. Valliant. Ohio Austin L. McRae Oklahoma Wm. E. Hoke Oregon D. B. Farnsworth Prince Edward Island .. .Ralph L. Wardin Quebec C. C. Woods Queensland A. L. Ross Rhode Island T. W. Cotton Scotland W. H. Miller South Australia John T. Short. South Carolina V. O. Saunders South Dakota James B. Wright. Tasmania C. C. Bigger Tennessee C. H. Briggs Texas C. J. Blackburn Utah Jno. J. Dillinger Vermont. Wm. M. Williams Victoria .R. R. Kreeger Virginia , .. , W. S. Allee Washington V. F. Boor West Virginia Henry W. Wait. Western Australia Edward Higbee Wisconsin JO'seph S. McIntyre York Grand Lodge of } . F & A . M... E. Allen MeXlCO,.

r路

Address.

Joplin. La Plata. St. Louis. St. Louis. Rolla. St. Louis. Springfield. Nevada. St. Louis. Versaille's. Van Buren. Jackson. Jefferson City. St. Louis. Trenton. ,Laclede. Springfield. Blackburn. Milan. Boonville. Kansas City. Olean. Kansas City. Independence. Kirksville. St. Louis. Kansas City.

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REPOHTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. No. of Lodge.

4. 5.

7. 9.

11.

13. 14.

No.

Name or PaTty.

H. S. Gmber. R. H. Goodfellow. A. A. Eberson. H. F. Sucver. R. W. Ashton. V. J. Smith. L. H. Hubbell. R. E. Funsten. S. L. Pickett. J. B. Lamothe. John Gillies. Charles Menzemer. H. El Vordtriede. G. Eckh:'.rdt. Wesley P. Rickart. M. J. Ellis. Geo. A. Rubelman. John D. Camp. Humphrey Wood. H. J. C. Sieving. Samuel Glueck. Theo. H. Todd. J. A. Duff. A. A. Brown. H. S. Clifton. S. G. Marshall. J. A. Johnson. D. C. Dade. A. B. Avery. J. G. Meyers. H. F. Kensinger. S. P. McCracken. T. N. Padgett. J. W. Mahaney. Jno. R. Pitts. Wm. A. Cann. J. M. Sutherland D. Carruthers. E. B. Woodward. W. A. Goodrich. C. W. Sanford. E. G. Mitchell. Henry Blattner. Geo. E. Bernard. L. A. Luck.

Lod[}e~

Name

of Party.

James Brown. E. A. Lehr. Chas. W. Steel. 16. J. M. Witt. C. C. C'rite. 17. J. A. Chapman. J. W. Davis. John Kelley. T. A. Richardson. 19. French Glasscock. 20. Samuel Freund. L. Wohlgemuth. Levi Rosenblatt. 21. J ..H. Hillis. F. M. Gist. 25. Axel Jcrner. 2-6. Ed Ray. Stephen Jackson. 27. A. J. Hale. 28. F. W. Haggerman. J. F. Shinn. J. H. Smith. 29. P. C. Shelton. james Peddicord. 3(). C. F. Mayo. 31. R. C. Rice. 32. C. W-, Moberly. 33. J. H. Asher. T. C. Alexander. J. W. Gentry. Ed Millon. W. P. Tutt. 34. Geo. W. Colbert. 35. Ceo. W. Smith, Sr. 36. Obediah Edwards. J. F. Rogers. Wm. E. Evans. 38. C. H. Adkins. 39. John Whitley. 40.' Walter Ennis. John Polson. J. M. Nagle. R. C. Wilson. .J. T. Kuhn. J. V. Wettlc. 15.

164

Append-ix.

No. of Lodge.

41.

42. 43.

45. 47. 48. 49. 50'. 51. 52.

53. 54.

57.

58. 59. GO. 61.

62. 63. 66. 67. 68.

69. 70. 1 71.

Name of Party.

Fred Meyers. Wm. Adkins. Geo. ForbelS. Geo. C. Riley. J. W. Peoples. M. F. Moore. F. H. Binder. ~orgc Wyatt. A. J. Silvey. Theo. F. V\Toods. J. W. Boulware. Wm. C. McFarlane. Eli McAtee. Harrison Myers. G. B. Harrison. Wm. A. AthertoI1. Wm. M. Atherto~. Edw. F. Dawson. \\Tm. H. Kelly. David Cobb. J. 'Po Webb. H. C. Turner. J. O. White. Geo. W. Main. W. M. Withers. A. D. Yoder. A. J. Connelly. Chas. Ruch. Geo. T. Welch. J. P. Colwell. L. W. Summers. W.W. Selders. Timothy Holt. Edw: Abbott. J. K Corder. J. P. DeMoss. W: P. Milnor. P. C. Arnold. T. P. Thomas. J. P. Brown. S. L. McGee. S. C. Davidson. D. W. Hunt. Arthur Hardin. VV. F. Bills. J. F. Henson. FredcrJck Speck. J. A. Snyder. N. Kirtley. Wm. C. Reece. S. R. Selectman.

No. of Lodge.

[Sept. Name ofParty.

W. C. Teague. J. M. Callahan. Peter Minich. J. D. Robinson, Sr. 77. Garfield Butt. 78. J. H. Watson. J. C. Wyatt. B. F. Buzard. H. R. Koch. Philip Arnholdt. James Hyndman. Charles Roderick. 79. J. C. CurtilS. J. C. LaChance. J. G. Marriott. J. H. Parker. 80. H. W. Fowler. Chas. J. Roberts. M. G. Hubbell. 84. E. H. Holton. 85. J. D. Snelling. 86. James Richards. W.W. Lowell. Wm. F. Sternke. E. E. Ward. R. W. Davis. Jno. G. Phillips. 87. J. A. Ready. 89. Isaac Hirsh. Wm. G. Hyatt. 93. Geo. Weiss. Edmond Gray. A. S. Coker. Fritz Pape. 94. S. N. Knight. 9'5. Wm. Carney. Geo. Gudcrmuth. 100. Wm. C. Jones. 101. Geo. W. Hill. 103. J. M. Roberts. Andrew Miller. Ora Mabrey. 104. Max Einstein. R. P. Greenlee. H. C. Gumbel. E. M. Wright. 105. Wm. T. Baird. John Ford. Jno. T. Hannah. E.W. Parcells. F. L. R. Smith. 75. 76.

Appendix.

1912.] No. of Lodge.

105. 1'06. 107. 110. 111.

112. 113. 114. 115. 116.

117. 119. 121.

Name of Party.

P. M. B. Travis. .Tudson U. De Golia. C. W. McCrea. Francis O'Bannon. .T. W. Mercer. \iV. C. Hunter. C. F. Palmer. C. W. Sperry. P . .T. 路Weller. C. E. Boxx. vVebster Gordon. D. W. Hughes. .Tos: Romines. W. A . .Tohnson. B. F. Vinyard. Geo. P. Clark. F. A. Brickey. 'Vi.T. .T. Haverstick' Geo. .T. Berne. T. W. C. Bohn. .T. F . .Tonas. Funke. H. F. Schlingmann. F. Hannelaum. C. Spiegclhalter. F. W. Bierbaum. H. B. Vogelsang. .Tohn Lampertz. Conrad Diehl. .T. S. Daniel. Thos. Adams. Geo. Mayes. .T. E. Davis. .T. C. McCoy. Wm. B. Laughran. T . .T. Lewis. A. K. Miller. .T. H. Degginger. W. A. Hundley. .Tohn E. Gee. .Tno. A. C. Kellogg. 'Vi.Tm. H. HOUChins. .T. R. Edwards. Don O'Donnell. Wm. McCartney. W. A. St(~phens. H. S. Burlingame. P. S. Mille.r. C. W. Wells. C. C. Leeper. .Tno. H. Oliver.

'''m.

122.

124. 126.

127.

128.

129. 132.

133.

,134.

135;

165

No. of Lodge.

137.

G. .T. L. .T. A.

138.

14-0. 142.

144. ]4;5.

146. 147. 148. 149.

150. 1-52. 153. 154. 157. 158. 159. 160.

161.

162.

163.

164. 165.

. 170. 171. 172.

Name of Party.

.T. Waggoner. H. Clarady. Culbertson. W. Potter. ViT,o Mitchell. J...,. C. Russell. .T. C. McPherson. Mike Clifford. 'Vi.Tm. R. McAdoo. 'V. D. Gurley. .T. B. Silver. .T. T. Catron. Daniel 'Vi.T. Clouser. A . .T. Watson. G. B. Davis. A. D. Hill. Cole Richmond. Alexander Bess. L. A. Spurlock. Geo. L. Bischoff. H. C. Chappell. F. A. Kidwell. A. E. Mitchell. .T. S. Robertson. G. E. 路VVilliams. .Tos. Blakey. B. W. Appleby. R. A. Raines . Wm. H. Blake. .T. M. Fidler. A. J. Agee. .T. R. Smith. J. P. Roberts. Jas. Landers . B. C. Boyles. Frank Watkins. C. H. Gundelach. T. H. Smith. A. B. M. Thompson. L. M. Boppert. B. F. Williamson. C. M. Forster. R. L. McEwen. J. C. Booth. W. H. C. Davis. Harvey M. Turner. Isaac Rockhold. John Ryals. Geo. M. Cadogan. Thos. A. Still. J. L. Tibbs.

166 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 174. vVm. E1 Barnett.

176. 177.

179.

181.

182. 183. 184. 185. 186.

188.

189.

192. 193.

194. 196. 197.

198.

200.

[Sept..

Appendix.

A. F. Gentry. J. K. Pettit. Henry Ford. B. F. Freetnan. David Fansler. W. L. Pratt. Matt Dufour. Elijah Ford. Eugene Hyke, Jr. Michael Flinn. John Bloecher. S. Summerfield. Asa Blanchard. Geo. M. Evans. James Crain. John W. Moore. R. G. Forester. ViTm. N. Clifton. J. S. Robinson. James Hamilton. J. R. TErrill. J. L. Chapman. Ceo. A. Collins. D. C. Rickart. W. E. Heavenridge. Wm. R. Kelly. Chas. B. Worley. Frank E. Smith. A. M. Cross. Charles Miller. R. M. Mitchell. vVm. C. Fredericks. B. M. Best. James Hull. N. B. Martin. J. P. Chaney. Bruce Cooper. Wm. H. Miller. Ceo. VV. Cordell. W路. H. Lacy. W. J. Porter. J. R. Thomas. D. M.路 Stafford. A. C. Carson. Jno. W. Durby. Daniel Lipe. Nathan Lamb. James Jackson. T. J. Early. Clarence Morrison.

No. of ].od(le.

200.

202. 204. 205.

206. 207.

Name of Party.

J. M. Pettit. A. J. Ruble. 1'hos. Hudson. Geo. E. Lambert. A. J. Dean. R. J. McMahan. W. J. Herndon. E. N. Elsea. T. D. Potter. 1. E. Cribb. M. A. A~,hle:v. R. T. Craven. Thos. W. Miller. Jos. Turner. Robert DonaldsOl;. Ernest Ebert. H. H. Richardson. James Lavin. C. F. Thielman. Arthur M. Suett. A. D. Bridges. E. W. Cover. J. L. Buskett. Joseph Campbell. J. E. Dunnivin. James King. R. A. Love. T. D. Smith. W. M. Smith. E. C. ViTilson. Allen Edmonston. W. M. Bone. G. W. Pool. J. H. 1'oppass. D. ViT. Marmaduke. P. L. Scruggs. M. D. Cohn. Albert Gunn. C. H. Rochow. C. F. Hosenbury. Frank M. Adams. L. R. Robinson. 'Vm. H. Knepp. C. H. Shepherd. Chas. Brown. Jno. M. Penny. D. E. Calhoun. Moses T1sne. W. F. Colby. Ira B. Sease. Geo. W. Jones.

208.

209. 210. 212. 213.

215.

216. 217. 218.

220.

221. 222~'

223. 224. 226.

1912.] No. of

I.udge. Name of Party. 227. Cash S. Welsh. 228. Francis M. King. 232. Wm. M. Arnotc. John Pollard. 233. Lacy Sipple. L. T. Caton. 234. W. G. Estes. 235. E. M. Clapper. 236. Finis S. Arnold. 237.. S. T. Sprinkle. W. J. Biggs. Jeremiah Chambers. 238. Sam'l B. Hood. 241. R. A. Hickman. J. H. Wilderman. 243. C. A. Suh!. David E. Vanstan. Henry A. Gautier. S. J. Fisher. T. M. Gallagher. Bernard Holstein. Geo. Douglas. 244. V. S. Peck. Henry Crutcher. 245. Henry Hess. R. A. Long. 248. Wm. Sandusky. 252. Gabriel David. 254. Victor D. Dafoe C. L.Dlxon. 2'55. R. B. Blain. A. R. Couch. 257. Leander G. Jon'es. 259. E. A. Duckworth. Townsend Heaton. 260. David Darst. 261. W. W. Hunter. 262. S. H. Farrar. R. L. Sanders. 263. M. A. Kinne. 265. W. A. Morrow. Lewis Burris. J. M. Johnson. . 266. Edw. P. French. 267. Geo. S. Meenach. Michael Cook. 269. W. M. \Vatterson. 271. Edw. Thomas. N. F. Terry. Frank Plummer. H. E. Penzer.

Appendix. No. of

Lodge. Name of Pm路ty. 271. J. Y. Fullbright. 272. Geo. A. Gallie. 276. A. F. Settle. A. G. Davidson. 277. H. A. Grigsby. Wm. Hood. 279. Emanuel Bird. 281. Thos. Stouse. 282. Simon Suss. J. E. Goldblatt. 284. W. F. Suggs. 285. Gabriel Feurt. 286. W. H. Stewart. .287. T. L. Durkel. P. M. Hawkins. 291. J. L. McBride. 292. C. F. Brown. Wm. V. Hay. J. K. Anderson. Mathew Haynes. 293. C. L. Adams. 296. C. C. Douglas. 297. M. H. Mayfield. 298. James A. Morris 299. L. F. Ashton. E N. Chesney. Wm. H. Harris. Geo. W. Linck. J. A. McLane. Hy. R. Miller. Wm. C. Miller. Edw. J. Rickes. J. Schwenson. F. C. Simpson. J. H. Starlde. F. G. Worthley. 301. H. C. Bond. Geo. W. Litts. 302. Chas. M. Clark. 303. Wm. H. Burges8el". C. L. Carter. M. F. Fly. Thos. Meek . C. M. Sandidge. A. J. Snider. 304. Wm. F. Dodds. 305. J. H. Maupin. :~06. Benj. J. Ellis. John Vil. Daughel路ty. 307. 'Walter McFarland. 308. Oscar Rowlett.

167

168 No. of Lodge.

308. 311. 312. 313. 315. 316.

317. 318. 323.

324.

325. 326. 327.

328.

331.

333. 334. 335.

33>6. ~39.

340.

341343.

[Sept.

Appendix. Name of Party.

N. J. Middleton. v'iTm. .T. Fitzgerald . Jno. J. Rice. E. C. Walls. W. P. Gibson. A. T. Brashear. N. H. Phipps. J. M. Stevenson. Horace McCoy. Wm. C. Merrick. Mark vVllliams. J. A. Douglass. A. S. Tinsman. S. H. Solomon. J. D. Dickerson. Herbert Vrooman. Jos. W. Warbinton. Jno. J. Mielkie. Aaron Rosenthal. Thos. J. Caldwell. W. .T. Hon. J. F. Marsh. Wm. P. Dunn. H. C. Johnson. V. W. Campbell. Jacob S. Sparks. J. C. B. Dixon. John A. Ellis. John Bailey. Richard Cain. W. R. Squires. F. N. Devorss. R. M. Parrish. S. F. Kc:sslcr. B. W. Mitchell. J. W. Mansfi.~ld. S. W. Haynes. C. E. Pitcher. Arthur MooTeshead. W. S. Carson. A. J. Earl. Edw. JJlndstrum. J. F. "Weldon. N t;lils .Jansen. D. G. Moberly. Evan ?]1lllips. Wm. E. Reid. Jno. H. Welch. Jas. A. Dunn. D. 'l'. Hampton. D. C. McIntire.

No. of Lodge.

343. 344.

345.

346. 347. 348. 349. 3.51. 354.

355. 356.

3m. 358. 3'59. 360.

Name of Pm路ty.

S. H. Clark. ';YOm. Ross. H. P. Glanders. E. H. Mix. n. F. DeVinney. Jas. Hardin. D. S. Forney. S. P. Cobb. J. B. Nolan. H. A. Woods. G. E. Witten. C. Wright. Jos. Crewsoll. J. C. Gaston. Wm. A. Neely. L. P. T~eters. T. F. Branson. Jno. L. Hooker. .J. F. Haven. Caleb Perry. J. M. Gregg. J. D. Smart. Jno. W. Reagan. J. T. Cogswell. Hardy Doolin. R. H. Ed~unds. A. E. Garrett. James Standiford. Henry Thorpe. YV. M. 路Whitworth. E.W. Evans. Wm. H. Van Leuven. YV. N. Sellers. John Wasson. Geo. W. Belt. C. H. Cottnam. ,V. E. Fisse. E. B. Overstreet. H. J. Gilmore. Jno. H. Wright. Alfred 1. Miller. E. B. Osb{)rne. Geo. H. Morgan. P. J. Paul. J. B. Ferris. Jesse B. Baker. H. H. Culver. H. S. P.lge. vVm. G. Aldridge. C. F. Newcomb. J. V. Johnston.

No. of Lodge.

360.

363.

364. 366.

367. 368. 369. 376. 377. 379. 380.

381-

382. 383.

384. 387. 388. 390. 393.

" 396. 397. 399. 400. 402. 403. 406. 407.

169

Appendix.

1912.] Name of Party.

Tom W. Parker. "Vm. F. Boogher. C. L. Hammerstein. Geo. S. McGrew. Patrick McCarthy. JEO. J. Baulch. Wm. A. Murphy. Hem y Fishcr. Edw. A. Jessup. B. S. Kennedy. Warren Hamilton. Harold SlateS. vVm. E. Noonan. T. P. Mooney. W. J. McCombs. Jno. N. Bricker. A.P. K<)rnodle. J. H. Truby. Jno. H. Cook. J. F. ViTildish. Thad. C. 路King. Arthur Petersen. C~sf;eTMmer.

G. Dierling. C. W. Hight. B. M. Pruitt. W. S. Brockman. M. H. Moss. W. T. Starling. Geo. Hafner. R. S. Cozad. M. C. Mes&'Cr. Wm. H. McMuliins. C. B. Aycock. J. P. Woodside. I. 1. Baker. Wm. Houff. T. H. Whann. GE:o. F. Asbury. James T. HUt't. Allen Hyder. J. J. Montgomery. P. B. Marsh. O. F. Yates. G. n. Brown. J. B. Cummins. H.I. Blosser. G<>o. Schmitt. G. '\'\T. Murphy. T'hos. D. Latimer. F. M. Stotts.

No. of Lodge.

407. 408. 410. 413. 415. 416.

417. 418. 420.

42l. 422. 424. 427.

428. 429. 430. 431433. 434. 437. 438.

439. 440. 41144~.

444.

Name of Party.

J. P. Barnhill. E. M. Hall. J. B. Alspach. "Vm. Stark. W. A. '.rhompson. Fred Montgomery. W. B. Arnold. Jno. O. Burch. M. Theby. E. L. Kitteridge. John W. Dudley. F. J. Platz. Geo. E. Green. Moses Pittman. "V. W. Bumpass. Paul Will. Jro. Blltterwo,路th. M. Kuehn. Frank Krein. Jp0. ,V. Dryer. J. M. Doling. TVI'. C. Collette. Ben I. Pigg. Jno. W. Binney. M. M. Cook. Wm. J. 路Williams. Jno. M. Rice. P. S. Baker. J. D. Stept. C. A. Dradley. Perry Brown. L. D. Fowler. A. R. Jackson. Jno. T. Mitchell. GEOO. B. Sydnor. S. G. Young. Jno. W. Moore. Jno. Dicken. J. W. Thatcher. H. H. C. Snail. L. T. Bum2.ns. Arthur Ewing. A. J. Mayfield. S. E. Sie\vart Edw. Howard. P. M. McCormick Edw. Borck. Archibald Gordon. Allen R. Ennis. J. S. Linthicum. Jasper Thomas.

170 No. of I,odge.

445.

446.

447. 448. 451. 453. 4'55. 456. 458. 460.

461. 462. 463. 465. 469. 470. 471. 472. 474. . 475. 47'6. 478. 479. 480. 481. 482. 483. 484. 486. 487. 488. 491. 493. 494.

[Sept.

Appendix. Name of Party.

H. C. Dalton. S. F. Hughes. Louis Schaefer. Henry Evers. A. B. Summers. Wm. Chandler. J. D. Thomas. H. W. Heuerman. H. P. Cutler. W. H. Burget. H. E. Walker. James M. White. J. T. Peddicord. W路m. P. Hensley. '.rhos. H. Stern.' Buca Botner. H. IJ. Couchman. Wm. Lusk. John J. Hayter. Douglas Kirkwood. Chas. J. Hilbert. Conrad Meyer. Thos. B. Griffin. Geo. D. Massey. J. W. Trimble. Aug. Gabrielson. J. W. Lewis. Rufus Cordell. S. E. Edwards. Jno. '.r. Welch. Wm. A. Walton. Wm. R. McKee. Reuben Morris. Harvey T. Smith. Wm. D. Barclay. D. L. Gordy. Sam Branderick. Wm. M. Barker. H. B. Boude. J. M. Anderson. John C. Cochran. H. P. Beck. John Seymour. Theo. Heege. Willis N. Brown. R. L. Crumbaugh. Woodford Wantland. Milton Mann. W. H. Cummins. E. Ellis. R. W. Bagley.

No. of Lodge.

Name of Party.

Charles Smith. Wm. Brown. Chas. P. Martin. S路. W. Hilt. J. H. Jones. A. W. Kittle. '503. S. M. Teel. 504. Mortimer M. Miller. Oliver Davis. 506. Vvalter Hussey. Jacob Hooper. 508. G. W. Leftwich. 509. S. P. Hoagland .. 511. Ambrose George. 512. James Muratta. J. L. Shipman. 513. Al L. Johnson. 514. E. B. Carroll. 515. Julius LeDuc. 516. F. M. Walker. 517. Lewis Barnes. 518. Floyd Monroe. J. S. Hitt. 520. M. L. Curl. Theo. Runge. 521. B. F. Whitlock. 522. Chas. J. McCutchen. B. E. Kelley. John Dailey. D. H. Thoburn. Chas. K. Wait. Wm. Stark. Bert Krell. Geo. D. Hooker. Robt. Adams, Jr. m. D. Holland. 524. Harvey Fellows. Wm~ Cook. . F: Felhauer. 525. A. C. Ballard. John Sparks. 527. Hiram Hyde. . . ' Wm.. Fullington. 528. Foster LualIin. Homer Luallin. 530. W. E. Snider. J. W. vVormington. 531. Claud S. Harrison. 534. Philip Kaes. Aug. Mehlhase. 535. Thos. Welch. 498 499. 1500. 501.

No. of Lodge.

535.

537. 538. 539. 543. 544. 545.

547.

548. 549. 550.

552.

171

Appendix.

1912.] Name of Party.

F. E.McGready. Milton Hawkins. Wm. T. Zeigler. C. W. McKinley. Samuel Halley. James J. McMullin. Warner W. Williams. J. Seabaugh. Rainey Sears. Henry McGuire. Abram Morrison. A. W. Moore. W. H. Baldwin. J. H. Manahan. N. K. Wagar. C. W. Campbell.' F. S. Williams. Samuel B.Coons. Orange Howey. H. C. Grawe. John B. Fleming. ;Henry Weseloh. Norman J. Colman. A. M. Sturdevant.' Wm. B. Schneider. Wm. H. Thompson. H. R. Marlatt. Max McCann. David Munn. J esse Heard.

No. of Lodge.

555. 558.

561. 562. 563. 564. &66. 570. 571. 577. 578.

580. 581. 582. 59{). 591. 599. 602. 609. 612.

Name of Pa1路ty.

Randall路 Greeley. J. H. Whitacre. Thos. A. Booty. W. W. Mitchell. J. R. Williams. Jno. W. Jones. Jacob Switzer. A. E. Dickey. J. L. Rexroth. Francis A. LeaclJ. Wm. V. Phipps. J. S. Marshall. Thos. Card. M. L. McClure. J. L. De Lashmutt. J. P. Richard. L. N. Beeson. J. O. Morse. E. E. Oehler. E. A. Wilson. James W. Daws. S. W. Nienaber. Chas. O. Smith. A. J. Lasley. Wm. E. Finney. John C. Phillips. D. L. Rivers. J. L. Douglas. E. E. Richards. GustavusLeDies.

172

[Sept.

Appendix.

SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYl\fENT OF D1JliJS. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. No. of Lodge. Name of PaTty. 1. "YV. V. Cashion. C. W. Craig. E. D. Daugherty.

D. P. King. F. L. Phillips. R. A. S. Rishani. 3. Arthur Fritsch. 5. F. B. Williams. C. H. Gardiner. W. F. Whiteaker. 7. H. C. McDonald. 9. A. R. Butler. G. R. Butler. H. L. Davenport. W. R. E'idson. F. W. Kombrinck. R. O. McCormack. '!,T. W. Sellers. Hal D. Tracy. 10. W. F. Dyer. P. G. Woodson. D. T. Tuck. A. A. Roark. T. C. Pritchett. G. W. Kennett. 11. Wm. L. Livesay. 14. S. 1<.... Morris. R. M. Penn. 15. V. E. Foxworthy. Joshua Manicc. 2{). A. "YV. Gross. Jacob Landau. Sig. Oesterreicher. H. C. Waldman. H. L. Kessler. 21. G. G. Nunn. R. L. Turner. 25. E. P. Ga.ynor. D. H. Gorder. J.' B. Gibson. 27. Jno. T. Perkins. 30. M. A. Finnell. K M. Forster. Jno. Pogue. J. A. Heether.

No. of Lodge.

35.

:{6. 37.

:{8. 40.

47.

48. 49.

57.

59.

60. 62.

63. 65.

Name

of Party.

L. Moore. A. B. Eades. A. K. Mills. R. E. Kerns. Ernest "YVill iams. Otto Hoier. E. Lindner. A. M. Ogden. R. D. Whytock. L. L. Marshall. C. A. Bowles. IJ. M. Wheeler. W. M. Ramsey. A. C. Thomas. R.. J. HIll. E. J. Hayes. J. A. Hockaday. G. C. Wallingford. Wm. T. "\Vallingford. J. C. Albright. R. S. Bogie. C. J. Crowley. .r. T. Esrey. H. T. Morton. H. H. Barks. J. W. Hulen. A. J. Hendricks. C. A. Thompson. C. vY. Pel sew. E. J. "YValJace. G. A. Shadwick J. C. Adams. R. H. Alexander. W. S. Corn. J. C. Goffing. J. K. Eygas. B. H. Carter. F. G. Isabel. J. D. Stevens. H. A. Vernon. J. E. Bridges. J. F. Eubank J. "\V. Tanquary. Jno. E. Grantham. J. "YV. Kavanaugh.

No. of Lodge.

65. 69. 76. 78. 79.

82. 83. 84. 85.

89. 92. 93.

97. 102.

104.

10,5.

173

Appendix.

1912.] Name of Party.

W. H. Shreckengaust. J. N. Tunnell. J. P. Rose. Edw. McDaris. R R Diggs. Irving Tevis. Hobson Hoa.r. Wm. D. Smith. Albert A. AaI. Wm. G. Austin. John Morga.n. Geo. E. Vandegrift. Wm. F. McKibben. J os. Malcolm. C. N. Coen. Foster Watling. Harry Crum. J. M. Crockett. A. H. Tracy. H. C. Brant. P. F. Bradley. J. C. Fry. W. F. Patterson. Sam'l Boutin. Oliver McCormicl{. Geo. W. Patton. Conrad Raupp. J. W. Stroup. J. C. Clevenger. E. McDonald. Wm. Hill. J. E. McKinstry Justin McKinstry. Chas. W. Smith. 1. Jones. vVm. N. Anderson. Geo. Bindbeutel. R L. Britt. A. L. Clark. R M. Downing. G. Sevier. F. L. Bigsby. J. P. Brockenbaugh. G. L. Berry. Stephen Hall. Harry R. Iehler. R R Leavegood. L. A. Myers. D. V. Moore. J. Y. Playor. Geo. W. Plymell.

No. of Lodge.

105. 107.

110. 111.

112.

113. 115. 119.

121.

122. 126.

127.

129.

130. 137. 140. 141.

Name of Party.

L. H. Walker. Silas H. Camp. C. W. Dixon. D. L. Eddington. Lewis Long. M. F. Ryan. J. G. Smith. O. M. Whitener. L. J. Bain. Sam'! Strouse. J. Benson. J. E. Ford. J. W. Hester. R. A. Meyn. N. S. Shutt. A. E. Golley. J. W. Stuart. A. H. Hamel. J. W. O'Donnell. Jno. Willoughby. C. E. Collett. C. J<J. Hesse. Herman A. Hass. C. Hirschf:nhoefer. M. Henry. R T. Bledsoe. M. L. Brede. D. C. Horn. L. Moore. J. M. Swallow. Wm. Stutler. C~ A. Hardin. J. F. Hazelrigg. R. W. Mitchell. T. T. Roberts. L. W. Badger. H. H. Vvestbo:v. R. D. McIntosh. W. S. Brite. B. F. Ellis. T. H. Hepburn. J. R Judkin$. C. Q. Garrott. A. Hollister. Vvm. S. Pettis. L. V'\T. Moore. E. F. Herndon. E. B. Bassinger. W. J. Johnson. J. W. Terry. C. F. Ferguson.

174 No. of Lodge.

141.

]44.

14'5. 146. 152. 153.

155.

'161. 162.

163.

165. 166.

169. 171.

173. 175. 177. 179.

182. 184.

[Sept.

Appendix. Name of Party.

Geo. F. Groves. J. T. Hilto'). B. Limpus. J. M. March. Chas. Strode. E. E. S'poor. 1. D. Elliott. G. W. Ammerman. O. T. Lamb. Geo. W'. Vaughn. B. F. Mullins. S. J. Upton. J. P. Sneed. W. H. Dodd B. C. Smith. Wz:n.路. L. Hodge. :Bi. B. Lincoln. Ira T. Williams. Geo. Hargrave. 'Vm. II. And~'rson. R. P. Johnson. J. A. Hutchison. D. Gebhart. O. A. Smith. A. J. Wells. T. J. Mathews. H. F. Murrell. Wm. F. Sewell. L. G. Schenk. Chas. Ballinger. C. M. Graham. R. J. Miller, Charles Smith. Roy Hughes. Enoch Floyd. David Zehner. E. B. Gabbert.. "rm. Bradshaw. Wm. H. Yates. E. E. Thornh'ill. C. W. Gardner. J. E. Owen.. Thos. C. Smith. A. B. Carroll. '.r. E'. Gilbert. L. F. McManus. W. R. Campbell. Samuel Bryson. Ira Wood ward. L. W. Staley. J. V. Pool.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 186. James Vaughn. 187. J. V. Lansdon. W. J. Martin. E. Finley. E}, W. Harvey.

189.

191. 206. 208. 211.

213.

215. 219.

220.

221. 228. 232.

236.

W. H. Cooper. W. O. McIndoo. Henry Conrad. H. McCluskey. .los. Andriano. C. W. Campbell. Jr. .Ina. R. Hatch. C. M. Kuehe. Wm. M. Tygart. N. R. Davis. W. B. Jackson. Bert Hume. C. J. Woodson. R. P. James. Jno. Binkley. G. W. Binkley. W. A. J. Farmer. T.L. Glover. M. H. Shelton . .I. O. Sullivan. N. A. Kinney. A. J. Seltzer. T. P. Shaffer. H. G. Smith. L. H. Chailland. L. P. Crutcher. G. C. Farley. C. H. V. Lewis. A. C. Olds. A. E. Pinkney. J. A. Runyan. M. W. Adams. .r. A. Brown. Hutton Crater P. J. Franklin. C. J. Gilman. F. J. Meadows. Chas. Brizendine. Leroy E. Ramp. Cosby W. Smith. Wm. R. "Vhittaker. Alfred C. Cady. Geo. J. Blakely. John Hiatt. J. W. Murray. Walter Beecham.

1912. ] No. of Lodge. Nam.e of Party. 236. Joseph Settles.

238.

241. 243.

245.

247.

248.

255.

2:;)7. 267.

272.

275. 278. 279. 280. 292.

A. M. Conard. ""m. R. Fenton. W. S. Morrison. John Singleton. L. E. Haeussler. R. E. Paterson. H. Gregg. T. M. Lovett. W. Eo Atkinson. E.R. Carpenter. Jno. M. Embree. O. L. Cravens. 路L. B. Jones. E. McKinley. J. W. Means. .T.W. Kli}1e. John Ueltschi. Huston Allen. Geo. Allen. T. J. Braswell. .T. H. Harrelson. GE;O. Thomasson. S. M. Harper. W. S. Stephenson. C. D. Tamme. Geo. B. Beechler. Fred L. Cook. J. T. Wright. T. T. Lingo. R. T. Ensley. C. H. Fisher. J. S. Hopkins, Jr. S. L. Harsh. D. P. Johnston. Henry Lamm. A. D. Monsees. C. D. Prentice. E. F. Spickert. T. G. Stoneman. Geo. W. Wood. J. F. Williams. V\T. J. Zimmen';cheid. J. P. Randol. Lee Davis. John Greer. James Wallace. W. P. Quick. J. D. Chappell. C. L. Hall. A. S. Morrison.

175.

Appendix. No. of Lodge.

293. 294. 299.

303. 304.

311. 312.

316.

32l. 323. 325. 327. 33l.

337. 34l.

N am.e of Party.

J. O. Vinyard. D. S. N. Worsham. J. W. Anderson. V\T. C. Hoit. Wm. K. Howe. C. L. Rogers. H. M. Stone. J. A. Swetnam. Wm. J. Walker. Geo. F. King. George Fox. Wm. A. McClusky. A. H. McClusky. D. A. Nichols. R. W. Jones. Jno. R. King. E. E. LaRue. Edw. A. Brown. A. L. Carpenter. H. E. Clevidence. W. C. Daugherty. E. P . Donnelly. }'rank S. Eby. Wm. V. Lippincott, Jr. A. E. Myers. E. P. Pratt. J. A. RitzIer. S. R. Taylor. Ceo. V. Tudhope. C. A. Walton. A. R. Zweifel. 路Willard Harmon. Henry Michael. Guy L. Peterson. Thos. G. Watterson. Wm. F. McClurg. J. T. Faucett. J. "\V. Fick. Marion Gay. J. 'L. Henry. J. J. Millard. C. J. Niemer. P. C. Perryman. W. P. Saunders. J. M. Shrader. B. F. Smiley. W. E. "\Varrick. Z. Smith. Leonard Davis. ""m. W. Sharpless. Monroe Efner.

No. of Lodge.

341.

[Sept.

Appendix.

176 Name

of Party.

E. L. Barling. Rus'sell Preston. 342. R. W. Hanna. 344. W. P. Davis. J. W. Conarty. C. B. v\iileox. S. B. Kramer. A. J. Peterson. C. T. Rice. C. L. Ki tchcn. L T. Mo~ett. 345. J. 1. Burgess. C. H. Barney. H. B. Crossman. Wm. A. Clay. Theo. Cottle. S. H. Irwin. M. R. KineannolJ. E. Moats. W. E. Morgan. J. A. Potter. C. H. Plumb. J. S. Roberts. R. W. Swearengen. R. M. Sheppard. J. J. Wickham. D. C. Wood. C. T. Wyatt. 360. J. H. Crabtree. W. L. Culver. J. "V. E::l.ler. J. S. Lowry. Chas. Lightfoot. C. A.路 Stevenson. R. H. Phillips. H. T. Schraubstadter. Edwin D. Hinton. 362. E D. Gwynne. Virgil Showalter. W. D. Neal. 363. Wm. Beckman. Tice DUdley. T. V. Johns. Chas. Foster. Chas. HUdson. Peter McGlenn. 372. E. D. Ammon. 373. Thos. J. Harrison. 37'3. D. B. Cogdill. W. H. Killion. M. R. McMahon.

No. of Lodge.

37S.

Name

of Party.

S. J. Hull. R. L. Smith. 380. J. H. Rice. T. L. Floyd. 389. R H. Cochran. A. J. Jones. Joe Mitchell. L. '\T. Richcreek. Orville Piles. 390. E. L. Adams. John Be:1ton. 'Vm. R. Gillette. A. Ledbetter. Fred Munson. 391. Gust. Brauer. 393. H. C. Garrett. A. 'V. Hicks. W. V. Morrow. 397. D. M. Jordan. G. A. Tillery. 398. Bert Webb. G. S. Wolfe. F. H. Magers. J. B. Schott. B. F. Johnson. J.K. Schooler. W. S. Dodd. Joseph Probert. 400. G. S. Ricker. J. A. Jared. B. F. Lazenby. Burt Dummit. 402. F. P. Buford. 405. Mont Wheeler. 407. Jerry Gower. 408 ,V. W. Adamson N. B. Conrad. C. T. Campbell. 1. E. Dugan. E. Gates. 419. M. Fr':lcman. 42,0. C. P. Brown. GEO. Hogel. C. C. Rupert. 421. V. Bonner. R. L. Cox. 422. T. B. Edmondson. L. C. lIerz. Jno .. J. LaClair. S. E. Lamb. C. G. Noblett.

1912.] No. of IJodge. Name of Party. 426. J. S. Yaden.

429. 435.

436. 441. 443.

445.

446.

448. 449. 450.

4'54. 455. 4M. 466.

470. 471. 474. 477. 478. 482. 483.

D. L. Barnhart. J. C. Brown. Ambrose McKay. E. A. Morris. Geo. Farris. John Farris. Bert Rober~on. J. L. Layport. J. n. Miller. R. L. Crowe. Jno. B. S~ghers. H. B. Young. H. A. Michel. F. R. McCune. Wm. L. Schreiber. \Vm. E. Barton Chas. Kaiser. Jacob C::tplan. Wm. O. Beem. A. F. Baker. \Vm. E. Burnham. S P. D0ty R. T. Herrick. Garland A. Love. L. A. Meyer. Riley Teachenor. F. W. Caton. F. M. Nichols. D. Snyder. Geo. H. Redfearn. G. W. McBride. H. E. D~fabough. G. E. Plummer. Thos. B. Pingry. R. M. Goldsberry. T. J. Crenshaw. L. M. Drake. M. Hollingsworth. A. H. Slinkard. Noble C. Conley. Claud Dodd. R. L. Graves. Chas. A. McIlravâ&#x201A;Ź-y. J. N. Miller. E. P.- Meeks. J. O. Myers. H. T. Sanders. C. F. Van Santo Lewis J. Hix. Ingle T. King.

177

Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 484. M. C. Bradley. \AT. T. Baron.

,495.

496. 505.

5M. 512.

513.

518.

520. 522.

523. 525. 526. 533. 537.

538.

Riley Slinkard. J. B. Wilde. Louis Hagelmann. J. H. Duncan. E. M. George. Edw. J. Koontz. E. E. Newton. J. C. Roller. Thos. Smith. J. M. Newton. R. T. Adams. J. H. Beach. E. D. Green. J. F. Kern. Nathan Morrison. W. V. Yeager. D. J. Davis. E. R. Brown. W. C. Coburn. Wm. T. Potter. F. E. Haskins. F. C. Thompson. J. H. Ensing. Cordell Humphrey. B. A. Manes. Geo. L. Wilson. J. A. Bray. Will H. Douglass. Thos. J. McGrew. J. B. Sharp. P. H. Beamer. S. C. Beamer. N. R. Stone. 1. E. Young. Edw. W. Otis. Ivie Milligan. Wm.H. Peed. S. L. Campbell. H. C. Wilson. J. W. Moling. Joel Lewis. W. C. Clear. T. V. Barnett. R. A. Todd. J. M. Houghland. A. J. Kiser. M. L. Carter. H. A. Cantrell. J. W. Kenney.

1'18

Appendix.

No. Of Lodge.

538.

542. 946. 547.

541;. 549. 550.

No. of Lodge.

Name of PaTt?!.

W. O. Moore. Jas. Stamps. J. R. Stamps. N. M. Draper. Wm. R. Slater. A. L. Atwood. A. S. BE.ymer. .J. Ed Brady. O. L. Chase. M. Ed Kinsley. n. H. Findlay. G. G. Grimes. 'V. J. Gurne~-. .J. Ed Jewell. Aug. Ortlaff. G. A. Seiglar. .J. T. Seiglar. Theo. W. Schaef~r. J. P. Stattleman. J. \"1. vVade. F. P. Danne. Columbus Davis. Thos. B. Milton. Alonzo \Vm. Dads.

SUSPENDED RBPORTED TO

THl~

550. 551. 555.

561. fi63.

569. 571. '575.

!i8G.

603.

~-'OR

4:l:~.

Name of Party.

Albert B. Cole. H. B. Owsley. Q. M. Banister. L. O. Goodell. Geo. vv. Patterson. Philip Haeffner. Thos. O. Davis. John Gray. S. P. Allen. Geo. E. Lewis. Jos. 'V. McCune. ';Yo E. Sayman. J. ,H. Pickerell. Moreau Gaskins. B. F. Hawkins. C. H. Sparrow. Elmer Fischer. J. M. Ricl.ie. L. '\T. lVlurphy. .John Hepburn. L. F. Rol)erts. R. B. Thomas. J. ''\T. McCool.

lJNMASONIC CONDUCrr.

GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI. SEPTEMBER 30, 1912.

No. of Lorlge. Name of PaTty. 214. Isaac S. Kight. 272. Jno. H. Bower.

146. 48].

[Sept. /

A. N. Sullivan. Thos. H. Gillespie Clarence M. Kendrick

No.o! [,odge.

Mi. C168. :;97. r.00.

Name Of Pal路ty.

Geo. W. Sweet. c.. N. Cash. \V. S. 'Vindsor. S. Ga tes Daily.

179

Appendix.

1912.]

EXPEL1.JED. REPORTl<:m TO THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. No. 01 Lodge. Name of Party. 1. K V. Selleck.

6. 9. 15. 33: 110. 128. 144. 163. 166. 220. 243. 276. 282. 298.

No. of Lodge.

John Sibley. Allan P. Richardson. N. P. Gregory. C. H. Spenny. W. E. Presnell. Jno. E. Bethel. W. W. Mack. Austin P. Oliver. Geo. Terrett. E. S. Deering. Claude P. Brown. Chester H. vValkcnhorst. H. n. Duncan. Jacob StiaRsny. S. T. Edmonds.

305. 307. 327. 335. 355. 416. 429. 433. 485. 493. 510. 537. 1)40. ::;50. ii56. 587.

Name of Party.

Henry H. Johnson. Alfred W. Pickett. A. M. Curry. A. F. Holbert. H. B. Sow-ell. Emil Neumeister. Henry Williams. John W. Martin. J. L. Bradbury. S. R. Martin. Jas. Jacobs. Chas. P. Taylor. Levi Taylor. R. C. Bienenstolt. J. J. Brown. J. B. McFarland.

REINs'rA 1'~~D. REPORTED TO THE GRAND LODGE 01<' MISSOURI, SEPTEMBER 30, 1912. No.ot l~odge.

2. 5. 10.

15. 20.

25.

Name Of Party.

H. W. Adams. J. H. Cobb. I. N. Sharpnack. W.W. Conner. E. H. u'hmann.路 J. A. Patterson. C. M. Hitchens. H. J. Boyle. E. Campbell. W.R. Dowell. J. T. West. 'R. S. Stevenson. Leo Rosenberg. Meyer Neusteter. Fred Taylor.

No. of Lodf/e. ~5.

26. 28. 33. 35. 39. 47. 49. 51.

57.

Name of Party.

E. v\'. Bringhurst. G. Moritz. L. D. Ccon. C. F. Luithle. W. J. Fulton. Geo. Richards. G. W. Briggs. Edgar Meek. E. B. Deskin. C. M. Aker. Karl Marshall. Leonard Hunter. C. S. Berkley. Frank Smith. Wm. S. Seymour.

180 No. of Lodge.

60. 63. 65.

69. 71. 77. 78. 80. 86. 92. 99. 10Q.

104.

lOS. 108.

109. 114.

116. 118. 126.

129. 132.

[Sept.

Appendix. Name of Party.

.T. H. Wilkerson. J. S. Nichols. .T. N. Doak. C. W. Yates. John Ryan. Edw . .Tenkins. W. H. Bell. E. B. Everly. W. C. ·Williams. VI.r. M. Williams. J: M. Renick. J. F. Colhurn. T. L. Morrison. N. J. Brookshire. James Johnston. L-ouis Knorpp. J. M. Berry. J. F. Turner. J. W. Jump. James McCane. vym. E. Harvey. S. P. Dodd. W.' L. Fortner. J. T. Fortner. VI!. P. Maples. Geo. L. Turner. J. R. Stamper. .T. A. Howell. J. A. Katz. vVm. M. Rynerson. C. L. Goben. M. L. Sellers. H . .T. Chapman. W. T. Hackney. David Baker. Chas. C. Grickett. J. S. Bowman. C. W. Loomis. L. T. Searcy. Lewis Ingold. J. B. Melton. Chas. Orr. John Tindell. Geo. W. Stewart. Wm. Lawrence. Edw. Nelson. Fred M. England. Samuel L. Green. J. S. Hart. .T. B. Peabody. Edwin Long.

No. of Lodge.

140. 145. 146. 147.

149. 150. 158. 161. 162. 163.

165. 171. 172. 177. 182. 189. 190. 196. 200. 202. 20'5. 2>07. 208.

209. 212. 213.

214. 216. 218. 219. 220.

221. 225. 227.

Name Of Pal·ty.

L. Culbertson. D. T. Collier. VVm. T. Hardestpr. J. D. Halferty. J. B. Douglas. A. R. Elder. J. T. Clayton. R. Henry Mays. Wm. Zouver. H. F. Hiser. P. M. Henderson. R. P. Terrill. B. F. Poston. F. H. Littlefield. T . .T. Humphrey. B. M. Ells. Geo. Wm. Nelson. Mark Cummins. Fred T. Williams. L. F.' Coulter. H. J. Herrick. S. N. Dickison. G. D. Wright. J. B. Wells. Ira G. Graham. . A. C. Parshall. R. F. Young. B. H. Kemper. T. E. Spencer. Jno. F. Hulett. J. E. Musgrave. A. G. Chrane. E. M. Colvin. Jno. W. Scaags. B. C. Jones. 'V',T • .T. Rice. E. T. Roblee. P. R. Van Frank. John 'V',T. HilI. D. F. Sibert. .Tames' Jeffers. F. O. Sands. Henry R. Farnum. C. E. Marsh. John McGinley. F. E. McIlvain. J. W. Dunkeson. J. F. Brooke. <H. B. Futrell. Wm . .T. Sankey. S. J. Hardy.

1912. ] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 232. Samuel Brewer. 235. A. B. Shellman. 236. J. H. Brooks.

237. 238. 241. 246. 247. 251. 254. 265.

259. 26'2. 267.

268. 273. 277. 279. 282. 290. 293. 299. 302. 303. 304. 307. 3i6.

318. 321. 323.

331. 333. 335. 336. 337. 340. 341.

H. H. Black. C. M. Briggs. J. L. ViTright. Wm. R. Fenton. Franl{' Sandfos. R. S. Gilliland. Wm. L. Propst. T. D. Ball. Geo. M. McKissick. J. B. Johnson. T. C. Piles. W. A. Smith. E(lw. Mott. H. L. Gifford. C. C. Davis. C. E. Southard. V\Talter Hettenbaugh. Wm. P. Hall. E. O. Minnigh. W.H. Jackson. H. P. Liggett. A. C. Stiebel. Fred Rich. Jesse M. Barnes. J. H. Sieffert. Isaac n. Hanna. Robt. L. Hays. C. F. Smith. Thos. T. Butler. R. E. Downing. C. D. Kellogg. J. M. Shelley. Wm. J. McPheron. C11as. B. Oldfield. Charles Lee. W. H. Robertson. A. B. Vogel. Daniel Gunn. Adolph Daust. Joseph Marks. L. G. Andrews. Geo. L. Talbot. A. C. Thompson. T11os. Pickett. L. D. Childers. Harry S. Minor. A. J. Martin. H. A. Tinsley.

181

Appendix. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 341. A.M. Wilson.

344.

345. 350. 360. 361. 362. 368.

370. 371. 376. 379. 380. 398.. 401. 407. 416. 417. 419. 422. 425. 430. 434. 439. 440. 443.

445. 448. 45,0.

466. 459.

R. M. Durham. Jno. Wheeldon. S. T. Maynard. C. H. Guile. Alfred H. Moses. Monser Herrell. 1. R. rrrask. Geo. S. Marshall. Green L. Davis. C. W. Martin. Harry Davidson. J. L. Young. W. K. Chatten. W. G. Chappell. J. W. Harbert. n.w. Benight. Kindred Dilk. L. A. Downs. C. W. Burnett. J. F. Gulick. A. A. Tyler. H. C. Strayer. J. C. Ecoff. :l<J. J. Kaufman. G. O. Kinder. Robt. Markham. TI. C. Davidson. T. P. Cole. D. W. Schofield. C. E. Cook. J. A. Calvert. H. Hoar. W. H. Noblett. C. G. Kester. M. L. Compton. Eli Lutes. Fred E. Obermiller. H. F. Kopcke. Geo. L. Martin. Chas. Ehrengart. Otto Larson. T. G. Penfold. Frank Young. E. S. Moad. Thos. B. Harris. W. H. Strother. Wm. H. Nigh. John Bart. W. T. Wyano Thos. S. Johnson.

182 No. of Lodge.

461. 468. 469. 470.

475. 476. 478.

48<J. 485. 491. 494. 497. 5<J9.

511. 512.

[Sept.

Appendix. No. of Nam.e of Part:l/.

Newberry Gibson. .John Mayden. Henry Upp. C: C. Henderson. Arthur Leet. J. B. Morrison. Ira V. McMillan. Fred E. Storm. M. F. Butterfield. Jno. H. Kelley. J. N. Mize. H. J. Sears. S. G. Bass. W. D. Myers. Harry Guhagan. T. H. Temple. J. H. L~ird. H. A. Asbury. L. Harkness. Charles Crowley. S. L. Clark. Wm. F. Frazier. H. P. Massie. W. E. McFarland. James Newlin. E. P. Queen. A. De Spain. John Jordan. Job Gosley. F. M. Chaffee. H. G. Gas ton.

Lodge.

518. 522.

530. ;&3'5. 539. 546. 547.

548. 549. 550.

554.

555. &57. 566. 581. 595.

Nam,e of Party.

Geo. B. Williamson. Ed. D. Harris, Edgar C. Logan. Wm. A. Ferguson. Ed W. Bray. J. E. Mallicott. E. A. Dusenberry. B. D. Groves. Wm. A. Colley. H. R. Richardson. F. S. Wing. P. W. DeMoss. T. B. Petples. R. W. Williams. Geo. H. Turnbull. Arthur W. Peck. Geo. W. Raines. J. B. Coons. Benj. Cunliff. John Kroger. Theo. M. Johnston. J. W. Darby. Wm. M. Campbell. Jacob E. Thomas. S. P. Wilson. W. A. Golden. R. W. R. Wall. James E. Bailey. J. R. Young. Edw. O. Forsyth.

1-4

GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR Sl"ATElVIEN1".

1-4

COMPILED FROM RETURNS, SEPTEMBER 30TH) 1912.

NO.!

P.'3.'';.':,;~~SS:_

LoDGE.

COUNTY.

MASTER.

.........

SECUE·,ARY.

T'ME

41 Howa rd

·New Franklin·········· .. I· Howard

L. A. KingsbUry

7IO'Sullivan B Williamsburg

Walnut Grove Williamsburg

Andrew McMehen Geo. W. Dutton

L. H. Baker __ S. M. GranL

W. E. Bryan Edw. Drew J. R. Knighton R. B. Scholl... J. K. Bradford Ra.lph Ladd W. E. Taylor

C. W: Miller..: __ jEdwm S. Whlte .. __ tWm. H. Givens M. W. Henry lwarren Johns C. F. Sanders Geo. H. Ferree __

Greene Callaway

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1~ X~~~~~~.~~~.~~.~.~.i~e~~~~~:::::::::::::::::::::1B~~h·~~~~·::::::.·:.·.·,1.e~~ ~~~~~~~:::::::::::::~~nE\=.~~~~.~.I~~:::::. :. ::: ~~t~~~;~~;~~sbd:r~~~ Wright ~itY'''''''''''''''1Warr~n Caledollla , Washlllgton Parkville, R. F. D Platte Eolia Pike Winston __ Daviess

llIPauldingville 12 Tyro __ 13 Rising Sun 14 Cyrene 15 Western Star.. 16 Memphi~ 17 Clarksville

Memphi~

S~otland

Clarksville

Pike

full moon. Fri. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Fr!day on or before full moon. ' Friday on or before full moon.

il i~tf~:~tn: ~~~ifii; :Jt~l~L/\ H;,~k~~:;~~:i~?~i~~~N;t-'':':(: 1!;~{~}Z)}~~1;;I~11 23 Florida 24 Wyaconda 251 Naphtali... 26 Ava 27 Evergreen 28 St. John 29Iwindi;or 30 Huntsville 31 Liberty 32 Humphreys

IFlorida LaGrange St. LOUiS Ava New Haven HannibaL Windsor.. Huntsville Liberty Humphreys

Monroe Lewis

,·

__ :

Douglas ' Franklin Marion Henry Randolph Clay Sullivan

D. P. Violette Wm. M. Quinn Otto L. zelIe H. S. Wilson M. T. Connally Wm. H. Blackshaw C. E. Chrane C. H. Harlan .T. S. Morrow W. T. :McI(ee __

'\V. H. McCreery .ID. A. Childers IArthur S. Morey C. H. Coble A. L. Shelton __ IFred L. BarretL E. W. Schweer H. L. Rutherford J. F. De Berry__ .lJ. J. Peters

Princeton

Mercer..

Lant CampbeIL

IR. W. Steckman

moon.

ISaturda y on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. __.. __.. 3d Saturday. 2d and 4th S\l-turdays. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 1st anI! 3d Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Mondays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2d Fri. aft.

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35 Mercer

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Tues. on or beL f. m. & 2 wks. aft.

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L ODG~_. . __

;t::..

C . .1 Y. OUi';

AND P.TOWN O. ADDRESS.

361Cooper 1Boonville. 37 Hemple Hemple.... . 38 Callao Callao . . 39 De Witt.. .. ... DeWitL 40 Mt. Moriah. . St. Louis 41 Bismarck Bismarck

M ASTER. '

Cooper R. H. Ellis.. . Clinton . .. R D. Vaughn Macon . P. G. Cook Carroll . . C. J. Simons Henry A. Borgmann St. Francois T. H. Coxey

S ECRETARY.

M. E. Schmidt A. L. V~ugbn E. E. RIchardson A. H. Lewellen Edwin V. Kyte T. B. Whitworth

T IME

M EETI:-<G.

2d and 4th Fridays. 1st and 3d Sa.~urdays. 1st and 3d FrIdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Mondays.

~~ ~i~~~~o~~.O.~~.:::. ::.. ~i~~~~o~rgrtey:::::::.:::: .~I~I~~~~.:·.·.:·.· ..::·.·.·.·.·.·.I~~~ f.e8~~.~:::::::::::::::::: ~:~: ~~~~1~~::::::::::.::::::::: i~t ~~tg~~a~Ondays.

44 Fall' Play 45 Bonho~me 46Iwelltzvllle 47 Fayette 48 Fulton 49 HalL

Fall' Play Ballwin: WentzvIlle Fayette Fulton HalL

Polk St. LOUis St. Charles Howard Ca.llaway Clay

Alfred R. Freeze

Carrollton

Carroll...·······.···.IThOS. M. Rucker

M. B~e':"er ,J.lJ.Edw. C. WlllIams W. Rucker

,ROSS A. 'VeIls J. S. Thorp.......

H. N. Paynter H. F. WOcl'ther ·W. R. Dalton John W. HeisL Danie.l D. Ford A. J. Eby

~~It;v~~~st·oii::::::::::::~f~~~;::::::::::::::::::::::ii~~a~~~:.. :::::::::l~·. ~'. ~~l~es:·.:·.·.·.:·.····:·.:: ~·n~~~~em~~i~·~·.·

52 Wakanda

Thursday on or bef. full moon. Saturday on or bet. full moon. Saturday on or bet. full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 1st and 3d l'-'ridays. Saturday before full moon.

·.·.·.·.·.·.-.·.·.·.· i~~ ~~1d~~.saturdays. Harry vV-. Brand, Sr 2d and 4th Thursdays.

~~ ~~~~~::::::::::::.:::::.'~vaer~~~·c·it·~·.·.-.·.·.·:.·.-.·.-·:.·.·:g~~;~~::::::::::::::::::.~.d;.:;~~:id:::::::::::::~t· ~~h~e~r~~::::::::::::::::::::: }~~ ~~g ~~ ¥~~s~~s;. 55 Arrow Rock

Arrow Rock

Saline

!,v. H. 'Vood

J. R. Dicksoll

Saturday on or before full moon.

C. W. Long-ley R. P; Motte

1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon.

~~59 ~~k~WI~·:--·:·:·:·::·::·:·:·.: !CentralIa ~~k~irl~:·:·:·~:·:·~~~:::::·:·:·::·~i-~:~~~::~ .:::: : I¢J.~¥t~Ii~~i!.:.~~~~::·:·:·::: gWm.~~ H.Wr~ii:~:::::::::::::::::.1~t~.~~{;\::~;.r,:~y~. 2 wks. aft. CentralIa Boone C. B. MefferL. carpenter 11st and 3d Thursdays. 611\\:av~rly

60 New Bloomfield ' New Bloomfield twaverly

Callaway Claude Smith La:fayette···········IJOhn H. WesseL

~~ ~~:;;~l~i·d·ge.-:.-.-:.-::::::~fa~ee:.~~:.-.-::.-::.-...-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-:.- ~~W~~~::::::::::::::::

64 Monroe 651 Pattonsburg 66 Grant City 67IRocheporL 68 KennetL. 69ISullivan 70IArmstrong

_ Monroe City Pattonsburg Grant City Rocheport Kennett Sullivan Armstrong

:\'lonroe Daviess Wortb Doone Dunl{lin Franklin Howard

':'2: JI;obe~ai~e~:::::::::: f ;{.' ~~~~~~::::::::::::::::::::

R. B. Meriwether W. R. P. Jackson E. T. Emery Chas. Gorsuch Elmer Adkins Erdley O. Sayle Henry Walters B. M. Campbell... Thos. F. Donaldson Chas. F. Baumblatt.......• J. T. Williams ·.• S. H. Sullivan, Jr ill. S. Willis... . N. S. Magruder.. .

Keytesville...

... Chariton..

""" L. W. Hausman

J. M. Mason..

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F,'

i~i ~~~s~da~Ondays.

2d and 4th Fridays. 2d and 4th Fridays. ht and 3d Mondays. Thursday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday befnre full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

~~ ~~~t{:·~:~:::::::::::::g~r~::::~:.:.:.:.::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:~~J~~f.-:··:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:r~~·l'l;l~~~ :.:.:.::.---.:.:.:.. ~: ~.c~~Jl~~e . : : : : : : : : r~~i~~fiat~f~:·b~io~e2f~l~s~~~;. 74/Warren.........

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75iSilex 76 Independence 77 Lebanon 78 St. Joseph 79 Polar Star 80 Bridgeton 81 CentraL 82,Jackson 83lLacled.e 84 Webster Groves

Silex···· ..··· ···· Independence Steelville St. Joseph St. Louis Bridgeton Molino Linneus Lebanon Webster Groves

······1 Lincoln

Jackson Crawford Buchanan

St. Louis Audrain Linn Laclede St. Louis

~~ ~~~~~ifi~id·.:::·.:·.:::·.·.·.~~~~iii~id:::::·.·.·.:::··.:::::·t~~i~.~

87 Washington Gree~field 88 Defiance..··..· · 1SherIdan 89 Friendship Chillicothe 90 Russellville Russellville 91 Madison Madison 92 Perseverance Louisiana 93 St. Marks Cape Girardeau 94 Vienna :. Vienna 95 Meramec Eureka 96 St. Andrews Shelbyville 97 Bethany.: Bethany 98 Webster Marshfield 99 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon 100 Ash Grove Ash Grove 101 Bogar~ Bog~rd 102 Bloorn~~gton B~vIer : 1031west vIew MIllersvIlle 104 Heroine Kansas City 105 Kirksville Kirksville 106 Gallatin Gallatin 107 Greenville Greenville 108 Pineville Pineville 109 Stanberry Stanberry 110 Marcus Fredericktown I11ITrenton Trenton 1121l\<Iaitiand Maitland 113 Plattsburg Plattsburg 114ITWilight.. !Columbia 115 Laddonia Laddonia 116tBa.rnes j'CabooL 117 Versailles versailles 118 Kingston Kingston 1191Db Soto Dc Soto 1201 Compass Parkville

W. D. lVliddleswartz Edw. M. Stayton Vo{. F. Arnett

Claude Madison E. W. Bornmueller Jacob Blum W. E. McColley M. E. Fosher R. A. Palmer John W. Cook :

:.II:: 8'.

: : : ~t~~~~·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· Dade Fred C Grether.. Worth Geo. R. Hague Livingston Wm. E. Walsh Cole Edward Bierent.. Monroe V. N. NoeL Pike J. C. Pribe Cape Girardeau. Fred A. Kage Maries.: B. F. B!'anson St. LOUIs Chas. van Horn Shelb.y S. P. Engle ..; HarrIson E. W. PrentIss Webster .I.li'. McKnight.. Lawrence Thos. H. Maberry 1 Greene Wm. Richter CarrolL Owen F. Todd :\1acon.: Perry Aldredge Cape GIrardeau. Dayton Seabaugh Jackson Seaman Hussell... Adair V. J. HowelL Daviess IG. F. Harrison Wayne , D. N. Holladay McDonald Geo. F ..Prater Gentry L. E. MIller Madison R. F. Roberts Grundy R. V. Denslow Holt Henry W. Gilbert.. Clinton E. C. James Doone S. H. Levy Audrain Ed. J. Shobe Texas A.. M. Payne 1 Morgan Harlan A. young CaldwelL Otho Switzer Jefferson Edw. A. Hausam Platte H. C. ~oland

J. J. Dunean Thos. S. Cole W. C. Doggett C. F. Meyer Edwin P. Ambler Wm. J. Goddard H. O. Baker H. Ii:. Symons H. T. Wright Geo. A. Shepardson

Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on Qr before full moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 1st and 3d li'ridays. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 2d Saturday. 1st and 3d Fridays. Wednesday before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays.

~'. ~.'rI~bJ~~n·.·.·.·.:·.··.·.·,·.·.·.··.·.·. ni~~a g~hof~::g~~:.Ull moon. Hugh Harrison··· ·II<'r!day on or before fulI illoon. F. G. Johnson FrIday on or before fulI moon. J. E. Pardonner.. 1st and 3d Fridays. C. S. Glover Saturday after full moon. C. H. Eubank 2d and 4th Saturdays. V. M. Pitney 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Geo. W. Walker 2d and 4th Tuesdays. L. B. Hutchison Saturday on or after full moon. Chas. H. Couch 1st Saturday. E. R. Frye Fri. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. A. D. Stubbs 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Wm. P. McKnight.. Friday on or after fulI moon. R. C. Sedwick 1st and 3d Saturdays. Albert Cannon 2d and 4th Thursdays. H. H. Co.b~rn 2d and 4th Saturdays. D. M. 'YIllmms 2d and 4th Tuesdays. E. S. MIller Saturday on or after fulI moon. Nelson M. Lynde 2d and 4th Tuesdays. H. W. Vanskike 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Wm. O. Tague 2d and 4th Tuesdays. C. W. Milster Thursday on or before fulI mocn. Lewis ~elIey Friday on or before full moon. ···..·11st and 3d Saturdays. S. M. HIllkle y ··· Louis Schwaner 1st and 3d Saturdays. A. O. Ginn ..: · · ···11st and 3d Thursdays. Lafe Dawson 2d nnd 4th Saturdays. C. W. Chastain Saturday on or before full moon. F. M. Naysmith 2d and 4th Tuesdays. E. C. Kennen Friday on or before full moon. Jess.e. Lareau Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. C. W. Biersach 1st and 3d Fridays. Lee Bridgwater Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. F. ·Wm. Blank 2d and 4th Thursdays. Duncan :\icRuer Saturday on or before full moon.

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT, ETc.-Continued.

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No·1

LODGE.

121IErwin 122 Triplett 123IHermann 124 Union Star 125 Gentryville 126Iseaman 127 Athens 128, Lorraine 129 Monett 130 Hume 131 Potosi.. 132 Farmington 133 Starofthe WesL..

TOWN AND

COUNTY.

P. O. ADDRESS. St. LOUiS Triplett.. Hermann Union Star Gentryville Milan Albany Ridgeway....... Monett.. Hume Potosi.. Farmington Ironton

MASTER.

iustav Osterhaus Chariton T. V .. Phelps Gasconade W. J. Ellis De Kalb T. J. Shouse, Jr I Gentry F. R. Gay 1 Sullivan : , .. H. P. Maggart Gentry '" B. L. Peery........ Harrison J. R. Ha.le ,. Barry J. D. Prigmore 1Bates J. H. Williams... .,. Washington James W. Settle St. Francois M. C. Spaugh: Ir~n ~ Wm. R. Edgar.............•

SEcrrETAh~.

TIMg OF

:\iEF.TI"G.

Wm. A. Kleinscl.lmidt. .. 2d and 4th Fridays. L. H. Ballew................. . Thursday on or before full moon. Geo. H. Klenk 1st and 3d Mondays. G. A. Mayes 2d and 4th Fridays. R. W. Smith _ Sat. on or beL L m. & 2 wks. aft. John C. Senate. . Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 3d Mon. aft. Sam. C. KiIlam. 2d and 4th Fridays. G~o. Perkins 'IMon. on or be~. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Sig. Solomon.......... . 1st and 3d Fridays. W. M. Ellis . 1st and 3d Thursdays. Henry C. BelL. . Satutday on 01' after full moon. O. W. Bleeck ·········.11st and 3d Fridays. A. M. N~adigan Saturday on 01' before full moon.

i~§ g~~~~~~:::::::::::::::g~~~~er:::::::::::::::::::::~~l~e~~ii::::::::::::~: t: If:i~~·d'~'j.·.·.·.·.·.'.·.·.·.·.'.'.~. ~~. ~~;~a·~·.·.·.·.·.· . ·.·.·.·.·.·.·_··.·.·.J~~t Sa~33dda~·ueSdays.

136 Phrenix

137IDeIPhia~

138 Lincoln 139iOregon 140 Papinsville __ 141 Amsterdam 142 Pleasant Grove 143 IroDdale 144 :vlodern 145 Latimer

Bowling Green Birch Tree Fillmore Oregon : Papinsville Amsterdam Otterville lIrondale Humansville ILic1; ing

. . : ~~I~~~~~1YI~~::::::::::

i:~I~I~~~.~.~~~~~~~ ~

148 Purdy Purdy 1491 Lexington ILexington 1501 Birming ···.. IFaucett............ 151 M.iIton F!rth 1521Ltnn Creek Lllln Creek 153 Blo~mfield II31oomfield 154 IOUlc Desloge 155 Spring Hill. !SPrin g Hill 156IAShland Ashland 157 North Star. . ~ockport..... .. . 158 Mountain Grove. Mountain Grove 159 Green City 'Green City

Pike Shannon Andrew Holt Bates __ .. __ Bates __ Cooper............... Washington Polk Texas

J. E. Thompson A. H. De Priest Geo. K. Hibbard H. C. Harsha John V. Bradley J. W. Lewis __ R. L. Fogle J. B. Robinson K G. Butler r. L. CampbelL

Barry Lafayette Buchanan Randolph Camden Stoddard '! St. FrancOIs Livingston Boone Atchison.... . Wright..... Sullivan

C. K Williams Ed. P. Ambrose........... Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. G. C. MaJ.'Quis ~ W. R. Eckle··· ·············· .. 13d Monday. H. L. Thomas , .• Hugh McCauley '''14th Saturday. B. T. Goslin J. W. Settle (~oberly) .. 1st Saturday. J. M. Farmer Chas. N. DavIs...... Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. T. B. Turnbau~b Lewis B. ~arch .. . Friday nearest full moon. John W. HardLU ,.. Rolla A. Cole . 1st and 3d Saturdays. Wm. McCarthy Alva NlcCart~y 'Isat. on or beL f. m. & 2 wI,s. aft. Eo P. Crenshaw John A. Jenkllls . . 3d Saturday. S. S. McMillen Otto M. Volkmann.. .. 2d and 4th Thursdays. S. J. Phelps..... . Z. T. Skirvin 2d and 4th Saturdays. R. H. McClanahan Thos. R. Davis .. Saturday on 01' before full moon.

~:s~~~.~~· ~·

_ .·

Cash wenkle !lst and 3d Tuesdays. S. S. ·Whitlock Saturday on or before full moon. ill. E. Denney... . 1st and 3d Saturdays. J. T. Thatcber ,1st Monday and 3d Saturday. F. A. Strickland.··..····· __ .. ISaturday on or before full moon. John W. Gwinn __ ············12d and 4th Tuesdays. H. M. Ames Saturday on or before full moon. T. B. Welch 1st and 3d Saturdays. . L. T. Heaton 1sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Ch.as. D~ Curyea s.aturday on or before full moon.

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~.~. ~.~~~~~:::::::::::::::::.~::: ~~~~~~·.:·.~.~·.~·.~~~:~~·.·.·.~Ir;{-a~d 3d\~~·iJ~~. & 2 ,!ks. aft.

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16°1' PI~asant.: 161 ClIfton HIlL 162 Whitesville 163 OccidentaL. 164 Joachim. __ .165IMaryville 1661 Portageville 167 Revere 168 Colony 169 Camden Point 170 Benevolence 171 Hartford 172 Censer 173 Gray Summit..

Ml?rrisvil!e Chfton HIlL Whitesville St. Louis Hillsboro Maryville Portageville Revere Colony Camden Point Utica __ __ Hartford __ Macon..: Gray Summit..

Jefferson Nodaway ...New Madrid " Clark Knox __ Platte Livingston · Putnam __ Macon Franklin

177ITexas 178 Griswold __ 179.PrideoftheWest. 180\DeS Moines 181 Novelty 182 Pilot Knob __ 183\California : 184 Morley:

Houston Bellflower St. Louis Athens Novelty Richville California Morley;

Texas Montgomery ·· · Clark Knox ·.. Douglas Moniteau Scott

Polk Randolph Andrew

IB.

A. A. Thomasson L. C~nnyngham E. H. Hurt.. .T. W. RIcheson J. F. Roberts J:>hn Sipe John R. Wilder , C. L. Alexander Clyde Williams A. J. Sheible Eldon W. Irwin Fred W. Smith R. D. Ellington Frank Haines Marshal CalverL Ed. M. Galland Clarence Mclleynolds. Benj. Wright.. A. S. Herndon W. K. Bywaters , C. H. Stone P. E. Bagby P. J. Dickerson T. B. llarJlhouse C. P. Van Cleve James G. Howe J. Hundhausen E. R. Hundhausen

I.'riday on or before full moon. Tues. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks, aft. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st. and 3d Saturdars. _ 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Thursdays.

.... .... <:0

~ ..........

i176 +~ ~teu~r;~~.·.~·.·.~·.·.·:·.·.·.~::·. ~~~~f:~.~::::::::::::::::::::: ~~~~~·n::::::::::::::: Z~;:'B~~J~~~:::::::::::::::::~: ii.·lI~~::~:::: ::::.:::::::::: ~~~~~s~~~~~e~~~~i~i~fr:~on. Point Pleasant.. Conran __ · New Madrid Ed. Biship B. F. Pikey Saturday on or before full moon.

W. J. McGee W. M. Jeans John H. Meyer __ John Kindell W. H. Epperson H. E. Reid James M. Gray W. C. Poynter

Ed. Vollmar J. B. Moseley Louis Tisch Albert Doud.. . C. B. Tully ft. n. ·WheaL __ Thos. M. Fulks C. D. lVl. Gupton

Saturday on or after full moon. Monday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. Sat. 011 or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. __ .. __ .. _ Saturday 011 or before full moon. 2rl and 4th li'ridays. Fr~day on or before full moon.

tni ~~!~!~::::::::::::::::, :HannibaL ~f~EE;~:::::::::::::::::::::. ~:~~~~:~::::::::::: t i~~l~r:~::::··:::·:·::·:::::::. Albert ~··!i~~~~~~::.::.:.::·.::::::: rH1~Yie~{~:ti~r· 188 Hannibal.. Marlon Frank Owens G. McDanieL __ .. 2d and 4th Mondays. 189 Zeredatha 190 Putnam 191 Wilson

' St. Joseph Newtown Pocahontas

i~~ ~~~~~~~~d

194 195 196 197 198

Wellsville Bolivar Quitman.... Cartha~e

AllensvIlle

Buchanan Wm. A. Weir Sullivan :W. H. Jones Cape Girardeau.iJ. M. Thompson

P. H. Williams L. S. Tucker D. C. Thompson

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2d and 4th Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon.

~~~:~~~r~·it·y·.·.·.··.·.·.·.·.·:. :. ~:~;:::::::::::::::::::::I~: ~'. ~~;~:::~~:~~:'.::'.'.:'.~'.::~:~: ~W~~~·n:::::::::::::::::::: i~taann~ 4i~ ::\~~~~~s.

Wellsville Bolivar Quitman Carthage Allendale

Montgomery · Polk Nodaway Jasper __ Worth

~5g ~:a~~.~~:. ::.::::: ~~~:~~~::::::::::::::::::::: ~i~~~~~n:::::::::::::

:C. C. Momberger C. E. BushnelL H. D. McDonald G. A. Gibson Geo. R. Huut..

R. G. McKibben W. S. Askren H. F. Davis C. J. Knight.. Geo. W. Dickerson

201 Ravenwood

Ravenwood

Nodaway

1:C. ~C.. i1g~ri~~·ii:::::::::::::~ ir~nS~/~~~;~~ Tebow J. J. Smith

204/Rowle y 205 Trilumina

Dearborn MarshalL

Platte Saline

John W. Tays E. L. Brown __ .

. : .:.: : : : : : : . ~~~~~.~.~:::::::::::: ~: b~C~t~:toi{::::::::::::::::. ~:~: vv.~~s~e~.·

~g~ ~e:~l~~~::::::::::::::~e:~~~~

Sat. bet. f. m. & 3d Monday aft. Wednesday on or bel. full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. ; Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft.

~;{~~~~dbs~~~~~~~s~oon.

2d and 4th Saturdays.

~~t~~~~~d~~.

· · ·.·.·.· ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·: or.before full moon. Geo. Kirby Saturday before full moon. .. .. S. J. l)'Iontgomery 1st Thursday.

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GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT, ETc.-Continued.

No·l

TOWN AND P. O. AVDRESS.

LODGE.

Power~ville

206Isomerset 207 Clay 208IsaliSbUry ~ 209 Poplar B1uff... 210IUnionville 211 Hickory HilL 2121Four Mile 213iHolla 214,Forest City 215:Hornersville 216'Hale City 217 Barbee 218 Good Hope 219 Albert Pike 220 Kansas City 221 Mystic Tie 2221La Belle 223 IWoodlawn

: ExcelsiOr Sprmgs Salisbury Poplar Bluff Unionville Hickory HilL. CampbelL Rolla Forest City Hornersville Hale Sweet Springs St. Louis Kansas City Kansas City Oak Ridge iLa Belle IWoodlawn

226 i Saline 227ICYpress 228'Shelbina 229 Claflin 230 St. James 231 CardwelL. 232 Polo 233 Bucklin 234 St. Francois

St. Mary's Laclede : : Shelbina Protem St. James CardwelL Pol:J Bucklin Libertyville

~~~I~a~~Jll.~~~

COUNTY.

Putnam Clay Chariton Butler Putnam Cole Dunklin Phelps Holt Dunklin CarrolL. Saline

~lIen

G'uy P. H. E. Klmber Thos. H. Edwards Hugh J. Morrison C. H. Carryer W. lVI. Lamkin N. M. Jones B. H. Rucker J. M. Shumate L. B. Perkins A. C. Fink Geo. L. Browning Fred w. HoerteL.. Jackson P. B. S. Peters Jackson Gus. A. Westman Cape Girardeau Dix Walker Lewis G. L. Lutman :\1onroe.. E. S. Smock

~a~~.~~~.·.·::::::.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·~:~~~.~.~~..:::::

MASTER.

::: Ste. Genevieve.. Linn Shelby Taney -- PhE>lps Dunklin CaldwelL. Linn St. Francois

SECRETARY.

Fr€d A. Cozad W. A. Craven Samuel F. TrammeL K. C. Johnson C. A. Middleton R. R. Norfleet IC. D. Bray B. F. Culbertson J. H. 'Vilson B. P. BryanL J. T. Moore Chas. L. Jones ~ Robt. L. Dixon Orlando P. Bloss .T. M. McDonald Chas. Harris D. L. 13rooking Albert E. Ash

00 00

TIlVm OF MEETING.

Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 3d Mon. aft. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st Saturday and 3d Monday. Thurs. 011 or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Mondays. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2d Fri. aft. Saturday on or before full moon.

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H. S. Williams A. J. Harter J. W. l\-lcClaskey Wm. B. HoIL W. H. PowelL N. H. SummitL B. F. Pile J. M. Eastin C. A. Rodgers

John F. Bartels John Hetrick A. F. Huggins W. A. James Wm. J. Moreland J. F. Miller Chas. )J. Jones J. B. Shook R. P. Sebastian

Saturday on or before full 1st and 3d W~dnesdays. 1st and 3<1 Fridays. Saturday on or before full !Saturda y on or before full 1st and 3d Fridays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full

Wednesday on or bef. fun moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or after full moon. . 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft.

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237 La Plata 238IRushville 2391 HopewelL 2401 ..··..· · · ·..·· 241\Palestine 2421 Portland 243 Keystone 2441Middle Fabius

La Plata Rushville Lesterville

Macon Buchanan Reynolds

Herbert 1. Sears Fred M. Allison Robert Reed

J. D. HustOD Porter V. Cox C. H. Shy

St. Charles Portland St. Louis Downing

St. CI\arles Callaway : Schuyler

Miller White.. ! ~ J. "V. Burton Will E. Bellman W. S. CowelL.

-G. J. Ellwanger H. R. Gilbert. Fred A. RaitbeL R. T. Gamble

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2451Knob Noster K:nob Noster _ 246 Montgomery City Montgomery City 247!NeOsho Neosho 248 Rochester Helena 249 CarrolL , Norborne.. _ 250 Glensted Glensted 251 Hope Washington 252 Alantlius.. _ Alanthus Grove 253 Laredo _ Laredo.. _ 254 Butler Butler 255 Alton Alton 256 Shekinah Festus 257j'LOd g e of Light.. Eagleville 258 Ravanna Ravanna 2591LOdge of Love Lancaster 260 Mechanicsville HowelL. 261 Florence New Florence 262 Holden :. Holden 263 Summit Lee's Summit.. 264 Kirbyville Kirbyville.. __ 265 Corinthian Warrensburg 266 SociaL Martinsburg 267 Aurora _ __ St. Louis 268 Lodge of Truth Atlanta_ 269 Rock Prairie Lawrenceburg 270 New Salem Winfield 271 Solomon __ Springfield 272 Granite Sedalia_ 273 St. Clair Osceola 274 Cold Spring Leeton 275 Tranquillity Orearville 276 Grand River Freeman 277 Wm. D. Muir Pilot Grove 278 Essex Essex 279 Hogle's Creek Wheatland 280 Reeds Spring Reeds Spring 281\Fenton Fenton __ 282 Cosmos St. Louis 283 Stockton Stockton 284 Canopy Aurora 285 EarL Coffey __ 286 Urkh Urich 287 Craft Canton 288 Hermitage Hermitage 289IGraham Graham 290 Fairmount Wyaconda

Johnson. __ Montgomery Newton An.drew._ .. _ CarroIL.. __ Morgan Franklin Gentry _ Grundy Bates _._ Oregon Jefferson Harrison Mercer _ Schuyler __ St. Charles Montgomery Johnson _ Jackson Taney Johnson Audrain _ _ Macon Lawrence __ Lincoln Greene __ Pettis St. Clair Johnson Saline Cass Cooper Stoddard Hickory Stone St. Louis Cedar Lawrence Daviesi:i_ Henry Lewis Hickory Nodaway Clark. _

Ed. S. Harte C. L. Saults.. _ _ Friday. on or before full moon. W. B. M. Cook _ J. D. Ulrich __ Monday on or before full moon. J. B. Loehr Chas. E. Prettyman, Sr. 1st and 3d Thursdays. J. A. Sl~de._ .R. C. Varner Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. Tranghber Geo. T. Meehan _ 2d and 4th Mondays. L. B. Hawks Hobart Ripley Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. B. F. Bailey Edw. W. Gallenkamp 1st and 3d Saturdays. Thos. Jennings Thad. DeaL Saturday on 01' before full moon. , R. L. Storms __ L. V. Woods _ Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Frani, T. Clay Asa H. Culver 1st and 3d Saturdays. C. S.路Gohn .. _ E. P. Dorris Saturday on or before full moon. Ed. P. Malone. __ John Keating 2d and 4th Tuesdays. C. C. MiIler __ J. L. Downing Friday on or before full moon. Wm. Lemon L. H. Smith __ Wednesday before full moon. Wm. F. Ricc James Taylor.. __ 2d and 4th Fridays. J. H. Dieckman Henry John.son Saturday on or before full moon. T. M. Marlow Howard Ellis 2d and 4th Saturdays. S. A. Murray __ A. E. Mayhew. __ .__ 1st and 3d Thursdays. M. W. Alley _.. .., J. C. NoeL 1st and 3d Fridays. J. H. Johnson : Fred E. Nason _ Satul'day on or before full moon. Warren C. Kapp Theo. Hyatt 1st and 3d Mondays. J. E. English .. __ Wm. G. Pike ~ Saturday after full moon. Wm. D. Docter Henry Wilke : 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Paul Conduitte. A. M. Attebery Mon. on or bet. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. J. W. West.. J. '1'. Spencer Saturday on or before full moon. H. J. Muth .. __ A. X Harlow _ Saturday on or after full moon. Geo. C. Rupprecht G. W. Nonemacher 2d Monday. A. W. Bunyan _ S. M. Hodges :_ 3d Friday, Geo. W. Davies F. M. Burch Friday before full moon. J. C. Burk C. F. Gilchrist Thurs. on orbef. f. m. & 2d Thurs. aft. H. F. MilIer __ C. T. Dawes (Slater) Wednesday on or beL full moon. T. D. Blevins _ C. M. Majors, Acting Saturday on or before full moon. J. W. McCutchen H. S. Brown. __ 2d and 4th Fridays. J. C. Grojean J. K. Brown 2d and 4th Tuesdays. J. H. PaxtoD. C. P. Scrivener _ Friday on or before full moon. A. J. Autweiler Chas. B. Swift 2d and 4th Thursdays. . Geo. B. Bowles __ G. Sievers Saturday on or after full moon. Harry MannisL V. H. Falkenhainer 2d and 4th Mondays. Geo. J. Sherman G. L. Walker Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. __ N. V. H. Walker W. W. Wilson ~ 2d and 4th Tuesdays. J. E. Robison 1\oI. A. Hathaway , Wed. on or be!. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. H. T. Mullin _ G. W. HaIL _ Saturday on or before full moon. C. R. Butter __ F. R. Lawrenceson 1st and 3d Mondays. _ Wm. L. Pitts B. L. Coon Saturday on or before full moon. J. W. Decker E. A. l\10rgan __ 1st and 3d Saturdays. J. F. Wells Isaac :\1:. Wells Sat. before f. m. & 2 wks. aft.

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TOWN AND P. O. ADDRESS.

291 Edina 292 Lamar

Edina Lamar

295 Moniteau

Jamestown

COUNTY.

MASTER.

SECRETARY.

TIME OI.' MEJ;;TING.

Knox Barton

E. A. McKay Chas. B. HalL

C. A. Brown J. P. WeddelL

Friday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon.

Moniteau

F. A. Heyssel..

S. R. Johnson

Saturday on or before full moon.

Webster Nodaway Ralls Vernon Barton Shelby ·Scott Ralls DeKalb Ray Scott Clay Crawford

·F. S. Marlin D. A. Pollard Goo. C. RoselL Albert Linxwiler H. C. Chancellor Wm. E. Taylor A. L. Mills John S. Wood O. E. Heins A. C. Kincaid F. E. Mount.. M. D. Logan John G. Fox J. F ~ Lu~on S. ~. HIlton R. A. Church A. A. Dunton, Jr D. C. Ward A. E. Ostrich Chas. S. Davis L. C. Johnson Jeff Fugate J. E. Hambright.. Frank Stumm E. C. Hamilton: C. K Dickson John E. Turner Raymond D. Holt Chas. Willett.. Geo. P. Shoptaugh

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299 Temple Kansas City 300 Doric Elkland 301 White HalL. Barnard 302 Lick Creek Perry 303 Osage Nevada 304 Signal.. _ Minden ~Iines 305 Clarence Clarence 306 ~shlar Commerce 307 New London New London 308 Parrott.. Maysville ; 309. King Hiram \Knoxville 310 Sikeston Sikeston 311 Kearney 'IKearney 312·C';1ba C';Jba : 313 K~ngsville KIngsvIlle 314 Pme Bardley 315 Jerusalem Jericho Springs 316 RuraL Kansas City 317 Osborn Osborn 318 Eldorado Luray 319 Paulville __ Brashear 320 Many Springs Many Springs 321 Jonathan Denver 322 Hardin Hardin 323 Corner Stone St. Louis 324 McDonald Independence 325 Dockery Meadvl.lle 326 Linn Linn 327 Mt. Zion West Plains 328 Cainsville Cainsville 329 Kennedy Elmo

J~hnson

RIpley Cedar Jackson DeKalb Clark Adair Oregon Worth Ray

Jackson Linn Osage HowelL Harrison Nodaway

C. B. Marlin Saturday on or before full moon. P. R. Melvin 1st and 3d Saturdays. Roy F. Ward Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. E. Stewart : 2d Friday. Thos. i\oIcKissock 2d Tuesday. Wm. L. Hamrick. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. A. C. Miller Saturday on or after full moon. Geo. E. Lear Sat. on or bef f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Thos. D. Williams : 1st and 3d Saturdays. A. T. Moffitt.. Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. E. Hollingsworth .. 1st and 3d Thursdays. . Edw. T. Brant.. 1st Thursday. J. L. McCormack Saturday on or before full moon. E. L. Angell ·.·· ISaturday on or before full moon. C. F. Franken 3d Saturday. C. E. Jones ISat. on or bef f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Thos. J. Thornhil1.. 1st and 3d Mondays. J. E. Deems 2d and 4th Saturdays. John A. Porter Tues. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. W. E. Spencer Saturday on or before full moon. J. W. Smith Saturday before 4th Sunday. B. F. Craven 2d and 4th Wednesdays. J. 1. Carter.......... .. Saturday before full moon. Jas. A. Smith, Jr 1st and 3d Mondays. Sam. W. Strode 1st and 3d Mondays. P. M. Litton Every Tuesday. , Chas. F. Weeks Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Gill B. Thomas Friday before full moon. F. M. French 1st and 3d Thursdays. J. S.Wood 1st and 3d Saturdays.

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330IBertt:and 331IcharIty 332 Ex~e~lo 333 ChillIcothe 334IBreckenridge 335 Joplin 336 Hallsville 337 Blue Springs 338 Myrtle 339 Fidelity ,.. 340 Westport 341 Rockville 342 Circle 343 Agricola 344 Moberly 345 Fellowship 346 Arlington 347 Spring Creek 348 Wadesburg 349 Pollock 350 Tyrian : 351 Mosaic 352IFriend 353 Barnesville 354 Hebron 355 AdelphL. 356 Ancient Landm'k. 357 Aux Vasse 358 North WesL 359 Garrett 362 363 364 365 366

Hiram FraternaL Higginsville Bayou Adair

369 370 371 372 373 374 375

Composite Williamstown Sheldon Nonpareil Be.lle , WIlderness Waynesville

ChillIcothe Breckenridge Joplin Hallsville Blue Springs Millville Farley Kansas City Rockville Roscoe Petersburg Moberly.................... Joplin Ja~per Dixon Pulaski.. Lecoma: Dent Creighton Ca~s Pollock Sullivan Johnstown Bates Belleview Iron Ozark Christian Ellington Reynolds Mexico · Audraill Edgerton Platte Harrisburg Boone Aux Vasse Callaway Tarkio Atchison Arcola ·· Dade

ClIfford A. Cook J. E. ~ennedy.., E. E. doenshel.. A. B. Cleaveland :J. F. Osborne N. B. EI.kins E. E. Goodloe Jacob Roodcap W. P. Naylor R. J. Smith H. H. Snively W. W. Spencer J. W. Howerton John L. Scott Wm. T. Branham A. L. Veasman Isaac L. Lenox R. H. Ross R. L. Garner Wm. P. Hoover N. Warren Chas. L; Walker Perry B. Smith H. D. Llewellyn Edwin Thatcher 1. A. Goslin J. N. McCue .T. .T. Ware Oscar E. Kelley

jA. R. Ch~l?ress········..······11st a.nd 3d Thursdays. Wm. A. PIDer 2d and 4th :vJ:ondays. Geo., W. Butlet: 2d Saturday.. J. W. McCormIck 2d and 4th FrIdays. IS. J. Dewey 2d and 4th Saturdays. C. C. Carter 1st and 3d Fridays. R. F. HuletL Saturday on or after full moon. W. D. Warren 1st and 3d Saturdays. James P. WalL Saturday on or before full moon. Demas Jewett Wednesday on or before full moon. H. C. Elberg 2d and 4th Tuesdays. S. H. BotllweIL 1st and 3d Saturdays. James E. Clyde Thursday on or before full moon. B. L. Gilliam Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. John W. Tate 2d and 4th Mondays. :Frank G. Ade 2d and 4th Fridays. IGeo. W. Shelton.. ~ Thursday on or before full moon. ·R. E. Belflower Saturday on or after full moon. E. W. Morlan Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 4th Sat. T. T. Peek ~ Sat. before f. m. & 2 wks. aft. W. H. Dudley Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. C. B. Paullus Saturday on or after full moon. Geo. T. Breazeale Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. Z. Carter Saturday on or before full moon. John J. Steele 1st Tuesday. . .Tohn J. Settle Sat. on or bef f. m. & 2 wks. aft. .T. W. Hord Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. S. Hopkins Monday on or before full moon. C. H. Coe 2d and 4th Thursdays. :Samuel Achord Thursday on or before full moon.

Kahoka Robertsville Higginsville Bakersfield Kirksville

Clark Franklin Lafayette Ozark Adair

R. L. V.·oodruff Clarence Kennedy Frank Knipmeyer Bert Swain .Joe E. Ewing

Wm. Bridges A. Glaze A. H. Hoefer W. T. Wiles W. .T. Banning

Ripley Lewis Vernon Cass Maries Oregon Pulaski...

Philip Unterberger .Tames E. Deck G. B. Beeny H. H. MiIler Thos. J. Tynes A. W. Lal'lmore R. W. Reed

W. H. Roberson 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Wm. M. McClain Sat. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Julian Watson··············.·.I'Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. E. D. Nelson .., Saturday on or before full moon. IEdW: A. Li~dner Saturday on or after full moon. DaVId T. Kmg Saturday on or before full moon. .T. L. MitchelL 1st Thursday.

I3ertrand St. Joseph

Mlssissippi... Buchanan :\1.a<;on LIvmgston CaldwelL Jasper Boone Jackson Ray Platte Jackson Bates St. Clair Henry Randolph

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1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday after full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3"d Thursdays.

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376 King HilL. 377 Ancient CrafL 378 Berlin.: 379 Billings 380 Queen City 381 .Ion.ia 382 Mt. Ararat 383 J>ythagoras 38'! East Prairie 385 Richland 386 Dayton 387 Woodside 388 Chula 389 Arcana 390 Marionville 391 Raytown 392 Christian

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TOWN AND ADDRESS.

COUNTY.

P. O.

St. JOSeph Buchanan King City Gentry Berlin , Gentry Billings Christian Queen City Schuyler Eldon 1Miller Topaz Douglas Cassville Barry East Prairie Mississippi.. Richland Pulaski... Dayton Cass Thomasville Oregon Chula Livingston Harris Sullivan Marionville Lawrence Independence,R.F.D Jackson Oak Grove Jackson

SECRETARY.

MASTER.

Geo. M. Burbank Wm. L. Bowman Ezekiel Ferguson W. W. Shafer V. J. Beck James Saliflbury Oscar Robertson H. P. Sons W. E. Sexton Chas. W. Warren Wm. McDermott.. J. M. Floyd O. B. McCoy D. L. Sandefer C. W. Sanders O. J. Greene F. M. Frick

Jesse A.. Moore Jacob Levy S. M. Hardwick W. L. Hixson J. W. Miller N. J. Sh~Pherd C. L. BI·lscoe J. S. Platten burg C. D. MitchelL H. E. '''arren, Jr Ed. M. Leslie W. L. SherrilL J. F. Harris J. T. Richardson 1. D. McCullah G. L. Wilson N. W. Lemasters

TIME OF' MEETING.

1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st Thursday and 3d Saturday. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. ·..·.12d and 4th Saturdays. __ Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Every Thursday. Wednesday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. __ Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or after full moon. 1:,t and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or befo-re full moon. Friday before 2d and 4th Sundays.

~ t~~e~onne:::::::::::::::::::::~~~f~·im::::·.:::::::::·Eio~l~~~~~rn..~.~::::::::~.~\1~~~~~~~.-.-.-.-:.-.-.-.-::.-.-.-.-.:.-.-~u~~g;ydO~a~~rb~~~~e full moon. Hatfield Louisburg

Harrison Dallas

Carterville Malta Bend Lowry City Rosendale ~ Everton Malden Charleston Montrose Louisville Iberia Hartville Appleton City Bolckow Greensburg

Jasper Saline St .CJair.. Andrew Dade

Samuel A. Moore C. P. Marsh

Andrew J. Knott. J. K. Jones

Wednesday on or before full moon. Sat.urday on or before full moon.

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401 Carterville 402, Malta 4031LOWry City 404 Rosendale 405 Everton 406 'Malden 407 j Charleston 408IMontrose 409 Louisville 4101 Iberia 411 Joppa 412 Appleton City 413 Valley 414 Greensburg

D'!-n~li'! : MISSISSlppl.. Henry Lincoln __ :Miller ···· Wright.. St. Clair Andrew Knox .. __

IH. R. Briscoe B. D. Allen Jas. L. Irvin A. A. Hopkins J. C. Tomson , : Ge0..rge palton: C. E. Kirkpatrick W. H. Morris J. D. Motley IFrank Topping Thos. F. Hensley Wm. L. Cole J. Ed. Middleton IC. G. CrandalI

J. B. Boyd W. M. RozelL. Fred Strain W. B. ·Wood Wm. R. Riley.. __ Daniel Haynes Jas. A. Boone E. E. Hart.. __ Thos. J. Higginbotham __ G. A. Osborn James H. Farmer Ed. A. Hook ,J. Elmer Middleton __ IF. J. Lentz __

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1st and 3d Fridays. Tuesday on or before full moon. Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Ii'riday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Mon. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday. on or befo-re full mOOD. Friday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon.

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4151Hullnewell .. I Hunnewell.. 416 Cache... St. LouIs 417/White Water Laflin.: . 418 Clear Creek Palo PllltO 419Istar Taberville 4~OII!aSI{a St. Louis 421 lirbana Urbana...... . 422 GateoftheTe'ple. Springfield 423 Galt.. Galt. . 424 Samaritan. . Bonne Terre 425 Green Ridge.. IGreen Ridge 4~~,Rothville RothvIlle. . 421IGlenWood IGlenWood 4281 Pittsville Pittsville 4291New Madrid New Madrid..... 430 1W. inona ·····..·..·lwinona 431/Cement Halfway 4321 Competition Competition 433 Macks Creek Macks Creek 434 Wheeling ·IWheeling 435 ROCkbridge..······..·IROckbridge 43GIG. othic Alexandria 4371Lafayette Corder 438 TemIJerance Smithville 4391Mt. Olive Rogersville 440ITroweL Marble HilL 441IExcelsior Jackson '142 Burlington Burlington June

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Hi It~~:~~~~~:::.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:: ~[r~k~.:.:~.:~~~~~~.:~.·.··.::.:.:.:~.:~ 446 Ivanhoe 447/JaCOb y 448 Shell City 449 Bois D·Arc

Kansas City.. Darlington Schell City... . Bois D·Arc

jChas. A. Hickman Chas. P. Painter.. E. C. Bengel... A. P. Watkins........ Bollinger J. F. 'Vin.ters J. M. Slagle Benton H. W. Fflstoe E. H. Moxley.............. St. Clair··············IChas. F. Vogt N. B. HilL.................... , Chase :\lorsey E. C. Wm. Ortmann Dallas R. M. Butts W. A. Owensby....... Greene J. E. Mitchell Edw. W. Clark Grundy Joe W. King Abe L. Tolle St. Francois Preston G. Tucker .. Cha.s. O. Bruce . Pettis W. H. Crisman E. 1 "Vallin... . ClJari\on J. B. Cam~ron ' . F. q. Pryde Schuy,er Sam. A. BIrney Orrlll Thompson Johnsoll R. S. Rice Jas. M. Rice New Madrid J. L. Ransburgh J. S. Dalton Shannon J. S.. H.Ogan J. T. Loyd Polk E. L. Vangilder B. F. Carnpbell.. Laclede Jas. Dougan Jas. A. Irick Camden E. D. Whitworth N. V. Moulder Livingston R. A. Tharp Chas. Hawker Ozark Arch IvI. Mackey C. H. Ross Clark Isaac B. Kerr J. D. Rebo Lafayette E. M. Moore S. M. Reynolds Clay A. C. Morton Chas. Lederer Webster Wm. R. Brooks Otto Brooks Bollinger J. VV. Sample , J. A. McGlothlin Cape Girard Wm. A. Heyde A. F. Williams Nodaway F. M. Compton A. F. Stitt..

Isat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. . 4th Saturday. Saturday on or before full moon. lIst and 3d Mondays. 4th Saturday. 3d Thursday. ,2d and 4th Fridays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. .. 2d and 4th Fridays. , 2d and 4th Wednesdays. ISat. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. /Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. , Thursday on '01' before full moon. ·Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on. or after full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday after full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. ,1st and 3d Wednesdays. ,Friday bef:Jre full moon. Friday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays.

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..:.:.:.:.: Jackson Gentrj· Vernon Greene

J. O. Christensen O. H. Owings S. B. Vickers E. D. Squibb

Geo. S. McLanahan A. Goodman J. G. B. Marquis • M. O. Likins

2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays.

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457IJoueSbUrg 458 Melville 459,Hazelwood 460ILambskin

Jonesburg Dadeville Seymour St. Louis

Taney···.·· ..······.. ·IJesse Nance DeKalb ,L. H. Roberts

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James B. H~cks W. H. Hornlllg

full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays.

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Montgomery Dade Webster

J. E. Reeds A. C. Blakemore VV. H. Bollinger August Guenther

Geo. L. Wilson Chas. F. Landers F. A. vViIliams Fred G. Fuessel...

full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Thursday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Wednesdays.

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NO.,

AND . P.TOWN O. AD~RESS.

LODGE:

461\Caruthersvllle 462 Santa Fe 463 Clifton

46~IAullville.:

460 Gaynor City 466j Southwest.. 467 Pleasant Hope

~~~ ~~:t~~~.·.·.· ·.·.·.·.· 470 Nodaway 471 MineraL 472,Pickering 473 Nineveh 474 Guilford 475 Golden 476 Mt. Hope 477 Henderson 478 Racine 479 Rich HilL 480 JeweL. 481 Marceline : 482 Clintonville 483 Fairfax 484 Kirkwood 485 Cold ·Water 486 Cairo 487 Chilhowee 488 Locle Spring 489 Lltkeville 490 :Montevallo 491 Vandalia 492 Daggett..

Caruthersville Santa Fe ';l'hayer AullvilIe ParnelL. Southwest Cit y Pleasant Hope

·.·.·.·.~·~ ~f:t~~~ .....~~~·

· ·.~· Maryville Oronogo Pickering , Olney Guilford Golden City Odessa Rogers\·i1le Seneca Rich HilL Pleasant HilL Marceline Eldorado Springs Fairfax Kirkwood DrexeL Ca!ro Chilhowee Lock Spring Bell City Montevallo Vandal1a McKittrick

~~~ r:~~~~ow~::::::~:::::~~~~:t~~~·

495 Unity 4961Robert Burns 497 Equality 498 Pee Dee 499 Paynesville

~OUNTY' Pemlscot.. Monroe Oregon

~afayette

Nodaway McDonald , Polk

i\~ASTER'.

SECRETARY.

G. VI. PhIPPs 1·Elbert Crow Sidney McIlhany John McN. Cowherd R. L. "\Villiams , S. M. Meeks Roy Phillips ,R. A. ROberts John Blackburn C. F. Sisson Chas. W. Elledge........• W. F. Stevenson L. B. Parrish E. W. Parrish

~·:.·.~1 ~~;::~~~::::::::::: ~'. ~: i~~~·o·. .· ·..-.-.·.-.-.·.·.-.-.-.-.-.~ Nodaway Jasper.. Nodaway : Lincoln Nodaway Barton Lafayette Webster Newton Bates Cass Linn Cedar Atchison SL Louis Cass Randolp.h , Johns:)ll Daviess ~ Stoddard Vernon Audrain Montgomery

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1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. IFriday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon. Thursday on or before full moon.

L. C. Allender F. N. McQuarie J. E. Alexander, Jr J. W. Moseley Ellis O. Thompson ,So W. JewelL. C. D. Newhard W. H. Potter Chas. D. Loehr Claude J. Allen R. L. Gwinn C. U. lVlurray J. F. Costin Rob't Thomson Fred Dohr.. C. D. Hamlin B. Dameron J. M. Hooks W. L. Brookshier \V. J. Band .' J. W. Taylor J. W. Renner James T. Leslie

~. ~fi~~k·.~·.- ...-...- · .-...-.~.·.·. ~~~~~~ao; bbeel~/~ f~;lf~o';;~.s. aft. Roy Collins 2d and 4th Saturdays. C. M. Olmsted Thursday on or before full moon. James F. Hanna 2d and 4th Saturdays. W. L. Northcutt.. 1st Saturday. . Wm. H. Bledsoe 2d and 4th Saturdays. J. W. Mardick 12d and 4th Tuesdays. R. D. Crank 2d and 4th Fridays. H. J. Sherrow Thursday on or before full moon. W. E. Stl'eet.. 2d and 4th Mondays. W. W. Jamison 2d and 4th Mondays. Claude Headen 2d Friday. L. E. Pancost.. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. .T. W. Dawson Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Albert F. NeaL. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Hugo S. Jacobi. 2d and 4th Mondays. C. F. Tate · 11st and 3d Tuesdays. Guy McDanleL. 2d Thursday and 4th Saturday. R. E. Sweeney 1st and 3d Fridays. Geo. C. BlackwelL 1st and 3d Saturdays. J. F. Newcomer Saturday on or before full moon. John W. Stuermer Saturday on or before full moon. John H. Thole Saturday on or before full moon. H. Bezold Sat. on or bef. f. m. &.2 wks. aft.

R. M. Clark 13. F.' • WOOd A. M. Gorman A. F. Chapman H. M. Hopke

Rob·t Dickerson \R. Q. Gil.liland A. B. Cottle John ·Welch : T. B. Jamison

.- .- ··.-. . i.~~~~ .-.~~ .- ~ ~. \;, ~~~i~i(i:::::::::::::::::: y.e~.~;~b~.r.~.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.- . .-.-~~l: ~~ ~~ ~:r r ~: ~ ~ ~~~: ~n:

Richards Gainesvi.lle Newburg ,Nlussel Fork 1 Paynesville

_. Vernon Ozark Phelps Chariton Pike

SaL'before f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Saturday on or before full moon.

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IJ ameson

512 Webb City

Webb City

Daviess Jackson Marion Cooper Platte Livingston Clinton Nodaway Buchanan Carter Linn Nodaway Jasper

51SIOrientaL

Blackburn

Saline

J. F. Martin

C. J. Blacl,burn

aft. , Tuesday on or before full moon.

521jLockwood 522/Gate City 523 Stinson 524ISpickardsville

Lockwood Kansas City Stinson Spickard

Dade Jackson Lawrence Grundy

John McDermott. Claude O. Tesch T. "V. Jones J. W. Wilson

H. G. CaldwelL T. D. Boatright Thos. Prater C. H. Baker

2 wks. aft. Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Sat. on or aft. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Wednesdays.

511ISkidlllo~e.:

Buckner Philadelphia Prairie Home 1 Platte City Avalon Lathrop Clearmont 1Saxton Van Buren Browning Skidmo~e

John F. Brown Wm. M. Sams M. C. Libbee B. F. Kirschman Colby Cowherd W. S. WischaupL M. M. Anderson G. "V. Clary R. L. CargilL : James Moss :. J. Eo Marvin Michael Freeze Walte:- H. Tholborn

John C. McDonald John S. Pryor W. A. Spence W. C. Don CaJ:los J. L. Carmack Wm. M. Poynter A. Loeb Guy C. Clary W. D. Pyne John M. Carnahan Wm. P. NickelL E. D. Fr~nch Lee 0 .. Walker

1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Saturday before full moon. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays: , 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. , Saturday on or before full moon. Saturday on or after full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. 2d gnd 4th Thursdays.

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Isaac R. Shelley Gordon A. ·Scott.. H. Eo Brown ..: Geo. H. McClain A. W. Steinbach J. 1\'1. Maness

Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Fri. on or bef. f. m. & 3d Sat. aft. Saturday on or before full moon.

ii~:~!~:~~;i:;i~,.~~~~:i~i~i~~¥~:;~:~1~~::;L ~~~';f~~t' McDon~ld

533 'ComforL 534 Columbia 535 1 BlackwelL 536 In gomar 537 BetheL 538 Stella

Rocky CoruforL Pacific BlackwelL Willow Springs BetheL Stella

Franklm St. Francois HowelL Shelby

541:Jacksonvllle

Jacksonville

H.andolph .

542 \Ferguson

Ferguson

544 MexicO

MexIcO

543IiVIan~field

iVlan~field

H. J. Hillbrand Albert H. Welch Allen D. Giffin C. F. Ziegler W. P. CardwelL

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B. E. Lamberson

S~. ~OUlS WrIgh~

Audram

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George E. Bye . P. E. Turner J. ~. Hylton S. :\1. Sharp

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W. S. Riley

__ Tbos. D. Condie N. N. Nichols J. B. Graham

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~~t~~~;i~:~~d~:~re full moon. 1st & 3d Sat. ApI. to Sept., 1st & 3d Tuesdays Oct. to Mch. 1st and 3d Saturdays. , Wednesday on or before full moon. 4th Tuesday.

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N0'1 . LODCTt... 5451~alma ~= •

546 547 548 549

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Prairie HilL ; South Gate Clinton Carl Junction

TOWN AND

P. O. AnDREss.

• COUNTY.

MASTER.

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TIME OF MEgTING.

zalma Prairie HilL Kansas City /Clinton Carl Junction

Chanton Jackson Henry Jasper

. C. O. Houston Chas. T. Kornbrodt ,C. C. Ca~an R. J. Smith

IS--.-E-.-G-r-a-n-t-.-..-..- -.-..-...- - 1st and 3d Saturdays. J. D. McAdam ; Saturday on or before full moon. H. O. Waters 1st and 3d Thursdays. F. W. Olson.., 2d and 4th Fridays. J. N. Rule 2d and 4th Wednesdays.

Foster Summerville Gilman City Blairstown Moscow Mills

Bates Texas Harrison Henry Lincoln

J. F. CeciL H. H. Richards F. E. Thompson W. H. Noah P. O. Lewis

J. L. Cope A. J. Baskett.. Geo. A. Richardson J. W. Gallihugh Fred KarrenbroclL.

CowgilL .. __ Deepwater Kansas City Jamesport.. Tebbetts Maplewood .. __

CaldwelL Henry __ Jackson Daviess Callaway St. Louis

Ernest Tate · Thos. Jenkins Celsus P. Moss Geo. O. Mills __ J. C. Sullins E. B. KitchelL. .. __

~~~ ~~y~Il*.~:::::::::::::·1Clar·ksburg g~f~~~ii.-:-:.:. :. ::.: :.:~.:.:.: ~ Moniteau ~i~·:t~~~:~:~·~~:·:··::~·:· S.~~~.k~J~y~·:::·:·::·:·:·:·::·:·:·:·~ 1:Claude ~:. ~~l~~~::::::::::::::::::::. ~~t~a~!~~ fJ~~if:~. 553 Clarksburg B. Allee Hamlin··········· 11st and 3d Mondays. 554 Foster 555 Summerville 556 Prairie 557IBlairstown 5~8 Moscow

F rio on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Friday on or.before full moon. 12d and 4th Thursdays. Sal. on or bef. f. m. & Z wks. aft. Saturday on or before full moon.

g~5112~1~~~~~!.~.·.··.·.·.·.:::.·.·.2~~~~~~.~~.~::::.··:::.::::::.~:ff:~~::::::.·.·.·.·::.·.·.·:{tl~: ~~~~~i'E;Y:::::::::::::~h~~.IVJ..~~tgries:::::::::::::::::·~~t:nndd it~ ~~fd'~~~.Ys.

561 CowgilL ·562IDeepwater 563 york 564 IJamesport.. __ 565 Tebbetts 5661:Maplewood

ls.G. F.G. Thomson Kennedy

Harry E. Colvin Will. T. McClure W. W. Griffin John W. Menaugh

.ISat. on 01' bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. -[l3t and 3d Fridays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Saturd1J,YS. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1st and 3d It'ridays.

'IS, D. Strain J. L. Jones John W. Johnson .:. H. ~. Diet~lCh B. Eo Austill.... ..

wks. aft. ISaturday on or after full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. .. 1st and 3d Thursdays. Sat. ~n. or bef. f. ill. & 2 wks. aft. 4th Ii rlday.

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5691J.:iff Citr "ITiff Citr.. .. McDonald 570:hepubllc.... . . Republic Greene.. .. 571/Hayti. . . . Hayti .... '" .. Pemiscot. . 572lRutl~dge 1 Rutl~dge... .. .. Scotland . .. 5731BerDie IBernre..... .. . Stoddard

Dennis ,Burns.. , D. R. 0 Neal. P. Adams D5I-ll C. Mauck \vm. H. Crutchfield

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St. Louis __ .. Ewing

Lewis

Thos. A. GO::ldman Will. C. Fee

Chas. C. Walton __ Wm. H. Nelson .. __

_ 2d Dnd 4th Saturdays. Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft.

~+~i~~~~S;i~.~r.~::::::::::~~a~~y;s::::::::::::::::::::C'a;te~::::::::::::::::~ie~.~~b~~~~~.-.·.-.-.-.-.-·.-j~:~i. ~f~~dhe~~::::.-:::·:·:::.-::::I~~~~~~;~~~~Ondays.

580\HOuston ~81.Illmo--

n82IKoshkonong 5831 Novinger..

Thompson IIIlmo Koshkonong. __ Novinger

:__ .. AUdrain Scott....... Oregon Adair __

Orris B. Sims __ W. L. Holden jISaaC Amerman J . .T. Wells

!E. J. Sims __ C. A. Lampley J. Ed Old IJ. R. Scott..

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3d Friday. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Wednesday on or before full moon. 12d and 4tu Fridays.

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IRed Bird Shamrock

IGasconade Callaway

Charles Breuer John Wells

'G. S. Matlock ..: 'J. S. Lail

Saturday before 4th Sunday. Thursday on or before full moon.

589 590 591 592 593 594 595

Duncan Advance BarnetL Stoutsville Union Blodgett CottonWood Point

Webster Stoddard Morgan Monroe Franklin Scott Pemiscot..

John F. Ellis S. L. Bowman : D. mIley G. B. erry······ G. C. Buffington Jesse F. Ekey E. T. Burke ··· W. S. McDonald

tW. A. Pyatt

1st Tuesday. 1st and 3d Thursdays. Saturday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Thursdays. Wednesday on or after full moon.

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::..:.:. ,~~~~is·o·Ii:::::::::::::::::::::: Clark ~,~~~::::::::::::::::: {~-:·l\V:dJii·i.·.·.·.··.··.·::.·.·.·.·:: ~: ~: t~~t~~·~oo~:::::::::::::::: ~~\%~: ;: ~~~1~~:'fUIl moon. 588 St. Francisville St. Francisville G. W. Arnold .!Wilford Orr Tuesday on or before full moon. Duncan Advance Barnett.. Stoutsville Union Blodgett CeciL

'C. L. Storrs ·IIH.·L. Windler J. S. Walters Jesse M. Owen IF red L. Ogilvie J. M. Brasher

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598 Leadwood Leadwood 599 Elvins Elvins 600 Cosby Cosby 601 Clayton Clayton 602 Acacia Columbia 603 Morehouse ;Morehouse 604 StrasbUrg Strasburg 605 Walker Walker 606 Craig Craig 607 Eminence Eminence : __ 608 Strafford Strafford 609 Victory Pomona 610 Clark Clark 611 Centertown Centertown 612 Mokane Mokane 613 Wellston Wellston 614 Mt. Washington.. Mt. Washington 615IChaffee Chaffee 6I6IMarion Mercer 617 Park Kansas City 6I8.Grandview Grandview 6191 Fairview Fairview 620 Willard Willard 621 Andersoll Anderson 622 Norwood Norwood 623 MaPle Neelyville 624iOwensville Owensville 6251 Sheffield Kansas City

St. Francois St. Francois Andrew St. Louis Boone New Madrid Cass Vernon HOIt. Shannon Greene HowelL Randolph Cole Callaway St. Louis Jackson Scott Mercer Jackson Jackson Newton Greene McDonald Wright.. BUtler Gasconade Jad<soI1

J. D. Morris G. B. Perkins C. M .Daily T. C. Crossman John Pickard F. A. Satterwhite E. M. Souther I. L. Marquis IC. w. AnibaL. Frank Hyde Samuel Morton Thos Vines M. P. Toalson ·. Wm. A. Stark C. B. Nichols H. A. RinkeL. C. M. Scrivener M. H. Stubblefield IC. W. Cunningham U. G. Day ,H. S. Truman /StePhen A. RusselL J. E. CahilL J. P. Richardson Geo. W. McQuitty IGeo. N. Vaden Louis R. WentzeL Robert J. Sloan

J. F. Poston , .J. L. Morris C. B. Newburn Homer N. Lloyd E. R. Childers T. L. Hoskins .!J. A. Roush \V. M. Tuttle S. E. Judy Chas. M. Edwards A. B. Finch W. P. Epps J. B. Owings Kimbrough 1. Mahan O. H. Klein Chas Tacke _ E. G. Reid W. H. Mogg.~ A. A. A!Iey R. E. Fisher J. N. Steele Darius Conrad J. T. Watson , A. G. Bird , W. N. Zuvers W. D. patterson C. F. Hensley Chas. A. Hoker

2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 1st Saturday and 3d Thursday. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d TuesdJYs. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Tuesday on or before full moon. 3d Saturday. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 1st Saturday. 3d Saturday. Monday on or before full moon. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 3d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. llst and 3d Tuesdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. 2d and ~th Fridays. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. . , 1st and 3d Fridays. Thursday on or before full moon. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. Sat. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. llst and 3d Saturdays. 1st and 3d Fridays. 2d and 4th Thursdays.

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LIs'r OF ELECTED 'OFFICER~ OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. :NI. OF MISSOURI, FROM ITS ORGANIZATION APRIL 23DJ 1821. DATE GRAND SECRETARY. D. GRAND MASTER. IGRAND S. WARDEN. IGRAND J. WARDEN. GRAND TREASURER. GRAND MAS1'ER. ELECTION. April, 1821.. Thos. F. Riddick : James Kennerly "'!William Bates * Archibald Gamble.. ",'William Renshaw.'" Oct., 1821.... Nath'l B. Tucker.'" Thompson Douglass'" Edward Bates William Bates • Archibald Gamble .. '" William Renshaw .... Oct., 1822 Nath'l B. Tucker.* Thompson Douglass'" Edward Bates ;."',Wm. G. Pettus • Archibald Gamble.. • William Renshaw.'" Oct., 1823 Nath'l B. Tucker.... Geo. H. C. Melody.. '" Edward Bates ""Wm. 0-. Pettus '" Archibald Gamble..... T. Douglass.'" Oct., 1824 Nath'l B. Tucker.'" Geo. H. C. Melody.. • Wm. G. pettus · IThornt. Grimsley Archibald Gamble.. '" T. Douglass.· Oct., 1825 Edward Bates '" Geo. H. C. Melody.. • Wm. G. Pettus '" rhornt. Grimsley.· Archibald Gamble.. • John D. Daggett.'" 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Chambers • Sinclair Kirtley • Oliver Parker ·'S. W. B. Carnegy· Geo. H. C. Melody.. '" 'rhos. W. Conyers.'" Oct., 1835tt A. B. Chambers '" Sinclair Kirtley '" Oliver Parker '" S. W. B. Carnegy* Geo. H. C. Melody.. '" Thos. W. Conyers.'" Oct., 1836.... S. W. B. Carnegy. * John D. Daggett.. • Edward Searcey • Granville SnelL.. • Geo. H. C. Melody.. • Richard B. Dallam.· Oct., 1837.... S. W. B. Carnegy.'" John D. Daggett '" A. B. Chambers Thomas Andrews.· Geo. H. C. Melody.. '" Richard B. DaUam.'" Oct., 1838 S. W. B. Carnegy.• John D. Daggett • A. B. Chambers Alex. T. Douglass.· Geo. H. C. Melody.. * Richard B. Dallam.'" Oct., 1839 P. H. McBride '" A. B. Chambers • Alex. T. Douglass.· Wm. C. Vance • Geo. H. C. Melody.. * Richard B. Dallam.· Oct., 1840 P. H. McBride Joseph Foster Alex. T. Douglass.· John Orrick • Geo. H. C. Melody.. '" Richard B. Dallam.· Oct.. 1841.... P. H. McBride oJ< Joab Bernard , '" Joseph Foster '" C. H. Bowers Geo. H. C. Melody.. • Richard B. Dallam.· Oct., 1842 P. H. McBride Joab Bernard Joseph Foster • C. H. Bowers John Simonds • Richard B. Dallam.· Oct., 1843 P. H. McBride • Joseph Foster * J. W. S. Mitchell.'" E. S. RUggles *I'Fred. L. BiUon • Richard B. Dallam.· Oct., 1844 J. W. S. j\JIitchel\.'" Fred L. Billon * E. S. Ruggles • J. L. F. Jacoby '" John S. Watson • Richard B. Dallam.* Oct., 1845 J. W. S. Mitchel\.* John D. Taylor E. S. Ruggles • J. L. F. Jacoby • John S. Watson • Fred. L. Billon.· Oct., 1846 John Ralls * John D. Taylor '" E. S. Ruggles "'iJ. L. F. Jacoby * John S. Watson • Fred. L. Billon.* Oct., 1847 Joseph Foster • E. s:- Ruggles ·,J. L. F. Jacoby *ICyrus Osborn ·'John S. Watson J. ·W. S. j\J[jtchell.· May, 1848 Joseph Fos.ter E. S. Ruggles *·Cyrus osborn ·IJosePh MeggUire"·IJOhn S. Watson '" J. W. S. Mitchel!..· l'vlay, 1849 John F. Ryland E. S. Ruggles • Joseph Megguire .. • P. Draper • John M. Reed • C. D. W. Johnson.'" May, 1850 John F. Ryland B. W. Grover • P. Draper *S. F. Currie * J. T. Johnson • C. D. W. Johnson.'" May, 1851.... B. W. Grover E. S. Ruggles * S. F. Currie ..; "'·J. H. Turner.. • J. T. JOhnson __ ·IC. D. W. Johnson.'" May, 1852 B. W. Grover S. F. Currie *.r. H. Turner.. *jS. H. Saunders * J. T. Johnson • A. O'Sullivan.* June, 1853 Wilson Brown L. S. Cornwell... ~ J. W. Chenoweth.· R. C. HilL: • Joseph Foster * A. O'Sullivan.* May,. 1854 L. S. CornwelL D. P. Wallingford .. • James H. Britton.'" I ** Joseph Foster • A. O'Sullivan. * May, 1855 L. S. CornwelL ** .J. W. Chenoweth.*.H. E. Van Orsdell* John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.* May, 1856 Benjamin Sharp .. * W. A. Cunningham .. S. H. Saunders *,iVJarcus Boyd......... * John D. Daggett ·A. O'Sullivan.'" May, 1857.... S. H. Saunders • P. Draper .... '" :vIarcus Boyd -*iJohn F. Houston.* John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan." May, 1858 S. H. Saunders • Marcus Boyd * John F. Houston'*I.John Decker '~ .John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.* May, 1859 Marcus Boyd M. H. McFarland " W. R. Penick "',John Decker John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.* May. 1860 M. H. McFarland.·:W. R. Pcnick * John Decker " Samuel M. HaYES." John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.* May, 1861.... Wm.. R. Penick iJohn Decker * Geo. Whitcomb A. L. McGregor * John D. Daggett. • A. O'Sullivan.* May, 1862 Geo. Whitcomb jJohn H. Turner • Wm. N. LOker "tSamuel RusselL.'" John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.* May, 1863 John H. Turner *lwm. N. Loker • John D. Vincil.. * A. L. McGregor.. .. * John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan." May, 1864 !Jobn F. Houston .. ·IJohn D. Vincil.. • A. 1.... McGregor.. __ * Martin Collins " Wm. N. Loker • ,A. O·Sullivan.* May, 1865 iJohn F. Houston"*IJchn D. VinciL * Martin COlIins .. __ .*IR. E. Anderson Wm. N. Loker ·:A. O·Sullivan.* May, 1866 John D. Vincil.. IW. E. Dunscomb * R. E. Anderson • A. L. McGregor • Wm. N LOker __ "IA. O'SulIivan··t Oct., 1867 1 W. E. Dunscomb C. A. Rowley T. E. GarretL • Will. D. Muir • Wm. N. Loker '" G. Frank Gouley. *t

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G. Hubble Wm. N. Loker '" G. Frank GouleY·*§11 Oct., 1877 T. C. Ready '" Noah M. Givan * Jos. S. Browne * W. R. Stubblefield'" Wm.· N. Loker '" Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1878 Noah M. Givan '" Jos. S. Browne '" W. R. Stubblefield'" .las. E. Carter..... * Jobn VV. Luke '" Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Jos. S. Browne '" W. R. Stubblefield.. '" Jas. E. Carter Alex. M. Dockery.. John W. Luke • Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1879 Oct., 1880 . W. R. Stubblefield'" Alex. M. Dockery.. Chas. C. Woods Lee A. HaIL * Jobn W. Luke • Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1881.. .. Alex. M. Dockery.. Rev. Cbas. A. Woods Lee A. Hall. Robt. F. Stevenson John W. Luke -* Jobn D. Vinci!. '" Oct., 1882 Chas. C. Woods Lee A. HaIL * Robt. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.* Oct., 1883 Lee A. Hal!.. • R. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd...... Geo. R. Hunt '" Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.* Oct., 1884 Robt. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd George R. Hunt...'" Wm. M. Williams.. Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1885 James W. Boyd George R. Hunt '" Wm. M. Williams.. ·James P. Wood * Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct.,. 1886 Geo. R. HunL * W. N):. Williams James P. wood I ""~ Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!. ... Oct., 1887 Wm. P. Williams James P. Wood '" Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1888 James P. Wocd -* Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram • Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1889 Theodore Brace Geo. E.. Walker B. H. Ingram .-:* Jobn R. Parson Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!. * Oct., 1890 Gp.o. E. Walker B. H. Ingl'am * Jobn R. Parson Harry Keene * Samuel M.: Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1891.. .. B. H. Ingram '" John R. Parson Harry Keene * J.' B. Thomas '" Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.'" Oct, 1892 John R. Parson Harry Keene *·.1. B. Thomas '" A. M. Hougb 'Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1893 Harry Keene * J. B. Thomas * II. M. Hough D. A. Jamison Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.* Oct., 1894 J. B. Thomas * A. M. I·Iough D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard '" Samuel M. l\:ennard. John D. Vinci!. * Oct., 1895 A. M. Hough D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard E. F. Allen Sa.muel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!. '" Oct., 1896 D. A. Jamison F . .J. Tygard * E. F. Allen IC. H. Briggs Sa.muel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1897 ,F. J. Tygard * E. F. Allen C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!..'" Oct., J898""IE. F. Allcn C. H. Briggs Campbell W.ells ..: Joseph C. Finagin~ Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. V!nc~l.: Oct., 1899 C. H .. BrIggs Campbell ·Wells Joseph C. Fmaglll. John C. yocum · Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vmcl!. Oct., 1900 Campbell wells IJosePh C. Finagin John C. yocum '" Wm. F. Kuhn ISamuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.* Oct., 1901.... Joseph C. Finagin. John C. yocum Wm. F. Kubn Leroy B. Valliant.. Samuel M. Kennard. Jobn D. Vinci!.'" Oct., 1902 John C. Yocum *Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Valliant.. A. S. Houston Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vinci!.· Oct., 1903 Wm. F. KUhn iLerOy B. Valliant.... A. S. Houston D. M. Wilson John R. parson IJOhn D. Vinci!.'" Sept., 1904.. Leroy B. Valliant .. !'. S. Houston D. M. vVilson Howard Watson "'·John R. Parson Jobn D. Vinci!.". Sept., 1905.. A. S. Houston n. M. Wilson .John T. Short.. R. R. Kreeger Alpb. C. Stewart*"! Jobn R. Parson.ttt Sept., 190(1.. D. M. Wilson John T. Short.. R. R. Kreeger William A. Hall.... Alpbonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept., 1907.. John T. Short R. R. Kreeger William A. Hall.... Clay C. Bigger Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept.. 1908.. R. R. Kree~er lwilliam A. Hall Clay C. Bigger Arch A. Johnson Alphonso ·C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept., 1909.. Wm. A. HalL Clay C. Bigger Arcb A. Johnson Jacob Lambert.. Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Rept., 1910... Clay C. Bigger Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lambert.. Van Fremont Boor Alphonso C. Stewart Jobn R. Parson. C'r~'. 1 0 11 .. Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lambert Van Fremont Boor Chesley A. Mosman Alphonso C. Stewart John R. Parson. Sept., 1912..IJaCOb Lamprrt.. Van FI'emont Boor lcheSley A. Mosman. Tolman W. Cotton Alphonso C. Stewart.. Jobn R. Parson.

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IT Died witbin one week after his installation.

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[excitement. Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master.

OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY 22d, 1821. EDWARD RATES, Worship{-ul il'Iaster. .JA;\1ES KENNERLY, Senio1' Warden. WILLIAM BATES, Junior Warden. JOSEPH V. GARNIER, Treasurer. ABRAM BECK, Sec1'etary,

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ORGANIZED 1821.

COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS BY GEO. FRANK GOULEY, GRAND SECRETARY, 1876. REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO SEPTEMBER, 1912, BY JOHN R. PARSON, GRAND SECRETARY.

No.1 . NAME

OF LoWE.

2 Joachim S Hiram 4 Harmony 5 Taylor 5 Olive Branch 6 Unity 7 Franklin Union 7 Grover 8 Vandalia 9 Sangamon 10 Union : 101 Shawnee 10 Chapel... 11 Eden 13 Tucker 14 Boonville

~ ~I. Herculaneum St. Charles Louisiana Springfield Altoll .Tacl<son Franklin Calhoun Vandalia springfield Jonesboro New Santa Fe Chapel HilL Covington.; Ste. Genevieve Boonville

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STATE.

DATE OF CHARTER.

REMARKS.

Jefferson Mo St. Charles Mo Pike Mo Greene Mo Madison IlL Cape Girardeau. Mo Howard , Mo Henry Mo Fayette IlL ,sangamon· IIII... Union Ill Jackson :\fo Lafayette Mo Washingto.n IlL Ste. GeneVieve Mo Cooper Mo

Oct., 1820, by G. L. of Tenn Arrested April 7,1825. 1820, by G. L. of Tenn Surrendered April 4, 1826. Oct. 11, 1821.. : Surrendered April, 1825. May 6, 1852 United with "United, No.5." April 3, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. Nov. 25, 1821,disp. G. L. Ind Surrendered January 7, 1823. April 3, 1822 Arrested December 20, 1831. May, 1852 Died 1860. October 8, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. October 25,1822 Arrested April 11, 1826. . October 25, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. May, 1858 Surrendered 1863. May 6, 1852 Surrendered 1855. October 9, 1822 1 United with 1st ~. L. of Illinois, 1824. October 10, 1826 Surrendered AprIl 6, 1831. April 3, 1827 Arrested October 3,1838.

Ralls Mo Sullivan Mo Madison 111... St. Charles..... Mo Morgan - _lll Lewis Mo Sangamon - 111... Douglas Mo Audrain _Mo Platte Mo Platte.......... ... Ill Dade Mo

October 5, 1837 June 2, 1866 October 5,1837 Octobel' 5, 1837.. October 2,1838 June 10, 1853 October 8,1839 October 13, 1887 May 6, 1852 May 6, 1852 October 9, 1839 May, 1858

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Modena Mercer. . .. Mo 'IJune 2, 1866.... St. L?uls ·· lVlo. 'loctOber 8, 1841.. . Burlington.... . Ia. Ty Odober 20, 1841 . . Bolivar.......... . Polk Mo June 9,1853... . . . lEtna , Scotland ~Io June 2, 1866 , Breckenridge.. CaldwelL Mo June 2, 1866.. .. ... Bloomingtoll. . " ..: Ia. Ty October 20, 1841 ., Middle Grove Monroe Mo. I,June 9, 1833... . Jacksollville Randolph lVlo. . June 2, 1866... . . Rochester Andrew Mo. . .June 10,1853.... . SPal't~ ·· 1 ~uchan.an Mo. .I·october 8,1841 Washlllgton I rankllll Mo JUIle 10, 1853.... . Mineral Point....·· ·...... .. Wis.Ty October II, 1842.. . Middletown Montgomery Mo May 25, 1h54..........

Arrested October, 1876. Ch:;wged ~o "Mt. Moriah, No. 4.0, .. 1844. Umted With G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Surrendered 1863. Con sol. with Memphis, No. 16, 1890. Arrested April 22, 1869. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Arrested February 29, 1864. Surrendered October, 1899. Surrendered 1865. Arrested October 19, 1846. Arrested May, 1863. United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1844. Arrested May 18, 1858.

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Livingston Douglas Platte : Monticello

Glasgow Marthasville Platte City Monticello

Surrendered November 15, 1883. Surrendered 1864. ~ Arrested by Jas. W. Boyd, G. M., Oct., 1886.

La~ayette

Lafayette ·Mo Lafayette············IMO Perry Mo Montgomery IlL Jackson···············1 Mo Lafayette Mo

October 8, 1840 October 19, 1867····.· October 12., 1882 October 8, 1840 Oct.ober 8, 1841.. May 28, 1858

war. Arrested December 1, 1866. ·.·..·····lconsOl. 1882 with Lextington, No. 149. Consol. 1887 with Triple Tie, No. 453. Arrested October 16, 1846. Surrendered October, 1846. Surrendered 1864.

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69 Alexandria Alexandria Clark __ __ Mo =-:-:: October 16, 1844 70 College..... . __ 1 Marion College.. Marion Mo October 16, 1844.. 70 Dickinson Warren Marion Mo 72 Danville Danville Montgomery Mo October 16, 1844.. 75 Ashley __ IAshley Pike Mo October 19, 1846 75 Bowling Green JBowling Green Pike : Mo October 14, 1846...... .. 75 Neosho __ __ Neosho __ Newton Mo October 14, 1846 81 Hickory Grove !Hickor y Grove Callaway Mo June 2, 1866.................. 83 Dana.. __ __ Calhoun __ Henry Mo --. October 17, 1846.......... 84j:'.lulta.llomah Oregon City. I .' Oregon. October 19,r.:18.46 :....... 84 Pattel I Longwood. .. PettIs __ Mo May 25, 1804 __ .. 85 l Johnson. .. . ;Warrensburg. Johnson .. __ Mo March 19, 1847..... 86 l\litchell IColuIDbus ' Johnson. __ ::vIo ,May 9, 1850 __ .. 86 Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol... __ October 14,.1847--.. 88 Bates............ __ __ .. Butler.. Bates Mo May 28, 18::>8 88 Olive Branch __ ·Union Franklin "'I:MO ,October 14. 1847 88 Dresd.en Dres~en Pettis.__ Mo . . October 19, 1867.. 90 Praule HarI'lsonvllle Cass Mo October 12, 1847.. 90 King Solomoo. St. Catharine ILinn. . . Mo June 2,1866....... 94J'Boon~ Columbia Boone [MO jMay 8.1848...... 94 Even.lllg Star Cuba.. .. '-Crawford Mo . "'IMay 29.1855... 95 Acacia..... Jackson CapeGlrardeaul:l<Io May 5. 1848..... .. . 95 Pleasant Hill............. Pleasant HiIL .. :Cass ·· ·IMO May 8.18'18 __ 95 Chapman __ . Las Vegas : :Tel'. ofNewMex June 2, 18G6 99 :\1t. Vernon ,Mt. vernon. \LaWrence ,MO May 1.1. 1848 100 .Canton Icanton -L.ewis Mo M. ay 11, 1848 101 Greene __ Springfield ---- ,Greene Mo May 12. 1848.................... 101 Easton......... . .. Easton IBuchauan __ lYlo i\-lay 28, 1858 103 Carthage... __ __ Carthage Jasper............. .. Mo May 12. 1849................. 105 RelieL....... .. Georgetown...... Pettis __ Mo May 10, 1849............. . 106 Macon __ MacoD __ Macon , Mo May 28, 1858 106 Laporte , MaCOD.. __ Macou Mo May 28, 1858........... . 106 Miami.. Miami .. __ Saline............ Mo May 10, 1849........... . 107 Golden Square........ Westport. Jackson Mo May 10, 1849......... .. 108 New Madrid. .. New Madrid New Madrid __ Mo May 10, 1849......... .. 108 Aztec.............. .. Las Cruces Tel'. of New Mex October 19,1867... .. 108 Gothic Moberly Randolph Mo October 17. 18i8 109 Montezuma Santa Fe Tel'. of New Mex __ May 8. 1851... 109'ILouisiana__ __ Ste. Genevieve Ste. Genevieve Mo 1807. by G. L. of Pa 1

REMARKS. Arrested186o!. Changed to "Dickinson," 1847. Formed from "College. No. 70." Consol. with Florence Lodge, No. 261, 1892. Surrendered October 18, 1897. Changed to "Ashley, No. 75." Surrendered'1863; restored as 247, in 1867. Surrendered March, 1893. Arr'ested October 28, 1852. 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. United G. L. Ore. Surr-endered December 2, 1896. ... Destroyed 18G1, by war. ..,DestrOyed 1861, by war. Closed with i\-lexican war. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested about 1853. Arrested July, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. Destroyed 1861, by war. Con sol. with Brookfield, ~o. 86, Jan., 1888. Surrendered May 25,1858. Slfrrendered Ju,ne 12,1875. Wentdowndurmgthewar. Arrested 1853. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 187i. __ Surrendered December 27, 18G2. __ . Consol. with Craft Lodge, No. 287, Dec., 1898. United with "United No.5," 1857. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Burned out 1861. Went down 1860. Surrendered 1873. Changed to ";\'1acon, No. 106." Surrendered February 10.1857. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd. G. M. Destroyed during the'war. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Cohsol. with Moberly Lodge, No. 344, 1896. United with G. L. of New Mexico. 1877. Arrested by·G. L. of Pennsylvania, 1824.

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October 15,1874 May 10, 1850 May 10, 1850 May 10, 1850 'May 20,1850 May 10,1851.. October 19,1867 May 8, 1851.. October 19, 1867 May 8, 1851.. October 12, 1876 May, 1852 May 28,1858 May, 1851.. May 7, 1851.. October 19. 1867 June, 1851..

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SUrrendered October, 1882. Arrested 1876. Surrendered May, 1862. Surrendered 1866. ConsoI. with Lafayette, No. 437, Feb., 1893. Surrendered 1863. Arr. Jan. 15, 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G. M. Arrested 1863. New Charter 1864 to No. 105. Arrested by G. L. of Missouri, 1877. ,Surrendered July 28, 1874. Surrendered December, 1889. Arrested 1852. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Arrested May, 1858. Destroyed 1861, by war. ConsoI. with Corinthian Lodge, No. 265, 1889. Surrendered 1856.

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141/0rientaL 141 Chain of RocI{s 143lFlint Hill...... 144 John Dade 145 Windsor City 1451Rising Star..... 147IBuffalo 148 yancy l~oIL~avenworth

1~2 Lmn Creek 153 Kansas 154Iconcord 156 Giddings 158 CornwelL. 158 Johnson 159IPacific 159IMe?dota 160 Edma 161 Robert Morris 166 Mirabile

Trenton Owen Flint HilL '. Cassville Windsor City.... Ebenezer Buffalo Pineville L~avenworth

LlUn Creek \Vyandotte Concord Nebraska City · Rose HilL Greenville ····· ····, Pacific ···· ···lpr<,Jtem ·.·..·..···· F;dlUa Savannah ····· ········ Mirabile ·.···

Grundy Mo Lincoln Mo St. Charles Mo Barry Mo CarrolL........ . Mo Greene Mo Dallas Mo McDonald Mo Mo Camden Kan. Ty Mo Callaway Kan. Ty. Otoe Mo Johnson Neb. Ty. Wayne Mo Franklin Mo Taney Mo Knox Mo Andrew Mo CaldwelL. Mo 1

October 17.1873.... October 14, 1880.... May 31, 1855. . June 1, 1855............... . June 1, 1855....... . .. '" May, 1858 May, 1855. . "'" June 1, 1855 June 2,1855 May 26, 1855 May, 1855 June 1, 1855 May 29, 1856 May 28, 1856 October 19,1867 May 28,1856 , October 11,1879 May 29, 1856 May 28,1856 May 30,1857

Consolidated with Trenton Lodge, No. 111. Cons. with Moscow Mills; No. 558, Oct., 1905. Surrendered 1863. Destroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered 1855. Arrested by E. F. Allen, G. i\1., 1898. Arrested 1861. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. United to form G. L. of Kansas. Destroyed 1861, by war. United to form G. L. of Kansas. Surrendered April, 1901. Made no returns. Destroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered April 25, 1885. Arrested Jan., 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. Arrested June 12,1884, bY.L. A. Hall, G. M. Arrested May, 1866. Surrendered 1857. . ConsoI. with Polo Lodge, No. 232, in 1889.

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167IEldorado 167 Orient Fran(;ais 167 Puxico 168 Fairmount 169 Tuscumbia 172 Wolf Island 173 Union, form'ly "Bollinger" 173 Union 173 PowelL

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TOWN.

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Stewartsville California Modern Calhoun Hale Fairfield Dayton.__ "Henry Clay" Carter Zerubbabe!... Wet Au Glaize Camden Washburn Jamesport.. Pleasant Ridge

COUNTY.

ISTATE.

Luray Clark Mo St. Louis City..... .. Mo Puxico Stoddard. Mo Fairmount Clark.......... Mo Tuscumbia Miller............. Mo Wolf I!!land Mis8issippi..... Mo Wolford's Store.. Bollinger.... ... Mo Union Franklin... Mo Powel!........... IMcDonald iMo .

California Humansville... Calhoun ~ .. Hale City It'airfield __ . Dayton Millcl·sburg.. Jefferson City.. __ Platte City Wet Au Glaize.. Camden __ .. Washburn Jamesport.. Pleasant Ridge..

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DATE OF C''''''·ER.

DeKalb......... . MO· .. ··..·.. May 29, 1859.... ivloniteau Mo 1 May 28.1859...... Polk MO !iVlay • 1859........... Her,ry Mo October 19. 1867 .. Carrol!... ·.··i Mo :October 15. 188ti Benton (MO !October._1892.. Cass Mo May, 18;)9........ Callaway :;vIo May, 1859........ Cole __ i'tIc Oct:Jber 13, 1881.. Platte iVIo May 28,1859.... Camden Mo May, 1860......... Ray............ .. Mo NIay. 1859.......... Barry Mo May, 1860............. DavieSs· · IMO May 30, 1860....... Harrison Mo May, 1860..........

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May 18,1857 October 19, 1867 October II, 1888 Mlj.y 18. 1857.. . May 18,1857.. . May 30. 1857 May. 1857........ . October 19, 1867 October 13, 1892 . .

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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. ' Surrendered September -.1903.

:.:::::::. . Arrested g~~i~~~~~ i~~~: ~~ :~~: . 1894, by Harry Keene, G. M.

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

SurrenderEd June, 1898. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested by J. W. Boyd, Grand i\Iaster, 1886. Arrested September, 1892. Arr. by E. F. Allen, G. M.. Jan. 18, 1899. Destroyed 1861. by war. Arr. June, 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. Consol. with Jefferson Lodge, Ko. 43 .. 1889. Arrested June, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. Surrendered 1862. Went down 1861. by war. Destroyed 1861, by war. Arr. January. 1892. by B. H. Ingram. G. M. Arrested 1863.

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~H ~~~~t.~ . ~~~.~.: .: : : :.: :.: : . :.: : :.: . t~~i~i~·~·.~.~.:.:.:::.:.:1 ~1: ~ ·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·:·: :~::::::::: ~~c~~b~~~t:i~67·::· ..:•. ::::::~:::: ~~~~~;~~ttlt~~!::ear~·1892. ~g ~~~~i~~·.:::::·.:::::::::::·.·.::::·.::.::·.:: ~~~;:o~.::::·.· _ .ln~cl~~~~·.:·.:::·.·.::·.:·.·.: ~~::::::::: ~~~: i~~L::::::: ....::::::::::::::::: g~~i~~~:~ ~~6'1~~y war. 219 Everett.. Everett lca!:<s MO October 15.1808 -- Cons. with Coldwater Lodge:No. 485, 1894.

219 New Boston....................... 222 Farmers

New Boston Labelle. __

__ Macoo __ Lewis

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October 12, 18G9.. . May 30. 1861..... ..--.--

Surrendered 1871. Surrendered 1887.

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223/Jasper............................... 223 Woodlawn......................

Sarcoxie Woodlawn

Jasper Monroe

Mo Mo

229 231 232 232

MitchelL. Warrenton DeWitt Lone Jack

Columbus Warrenton DeWitt.. Lone Jack

Johnson Warren CarrolL. Jacl.soll

Mo Mo Mo Mo

240 250 264 274 277 278 280 284 284 286

Granville High HilL. Fayetteville New MarkeL Index Avilla.................. Lodge of Peace Lilly.......................... New Bostoll Hesperian

Granvil1e High HilL. Fayetteville New Market : Index Bower's Mills Chilhowee..... Grant City... ,New Boston Virgil City

Monroe Montgomery Johnson Platte....... Cass Lawrene;e. Johnson "v:orth Lmn Cedar.,

Cameron Marble HilL Fair Dealing Ellington St. Aubert.. Rome Altona Chapel HilL Amazon·ia Sprague Elizabethtown Lathrop Clark Cit~' Berlin Pink HilL Malta Bend Smithton

Clinton Bollinger Ripley Gentry Callaway Douglas Bates Lafayette Andrew Bates

May. 1861.....................•......... Destroyed 1863, by war. October 19, 1867 Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. 1\'1.

i~~ ~:~aala·.·.·.·.·.~~·.·.~·.·.·.·.~~·.·.·.·~·.~·.:·.· ..·".'.: ~~~aa;a·.·.·.·.·.·.~~·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·· g:~;od~:::::::::::::::: ~~::::::::: ~:~'19~6l86i~~.·.·~~.· ·~.·.·~~~~.·.·.·~.·~~~ ~~s;~~~·;~/S61, by war.

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296 Cameron 298 Marble HilL. 304 FaithfuL 312 Mt. Pleasant. 314 St. AuberL 314IRome 315 Altona 320 Chapel HilL. 320 Amazonia 326 New Home 326\Kit Carson 330jLathro p : 332 Clark City 332 Ryland 33610ak Grove 337 Malta 340 Amity

October 13,1871.. _ May, 1863 October 27. 1863 October 19.1867

Surrendered Surrendered Surrendered Surrendered

October, 1888. 1899. 1865. No returns. 1877.

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Clinton Clark Gentry JacKson Saline Pettis

G. M. Cons. with Woodlawn, No. 223, Sept., 1911. Consol. with Jonesburg Lodge, No. 457, Feb., Arrested Jan'lary, 1900. [1899. Surrendered October, 1878. Arrested 1877. Arrested by Grand Lodge. 1904. Cons. with Chilhowee. No. 487, Oct., 1908. Arr. Dec.• 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. ~1. Surrendered September, 1888. p ~~::::::::: g~i~~~~ i~: i~~t:::::::::::::::::: ~~~:~:d~~~e{~~~~ance. No. 438, Se t.,.1899. Mo October 10.1875 Consol. with Vinci! Lodge. No. 62, 1888. Mo October 15, 1868 Consol. with Trowel, No. 440, Dec.• 1899. Mo October 12, 1869 Surrendered June, 1903. Mo October 12,1869 Consolidated with Stanberry, No. 109. Mo October 12, 1869 Surrendered December 14, 1882. Mo OctOber. 11, 1883 Con sol. with Ava, No. 26, M.arch, 1888. Mo October 12, 1869 Arr. March. 1896, by A. M. Hough, G. M. ~10 October 12, 1869 Surrendered September 14, 1889. . Mo October 15. 1890 Con. with Savannah Lodge, No. 71, Apr., 1907. :vIo October 16, 1879..-:Consolidated with Foster Lodge, No. 554. N. Mex. October 12, 1869 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. ){, Mo 'October 13,1870 Arrested May, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. Mo October 12,1870 Surrendered 1875. Mo ,. October 14, 1875 Arrested Sept. 10,1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. Mo October 12,1870 Surrendered October 3,1873. Mo October 12,1871.. Arrested Jan .. 1887, by G. R. Hunt. G. M. :Mo October 13, 1870 :...... Surrendered January, 1884.

Dunklin Greene Colfax Gentry

Mo Mo N. Mex.. Mo

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Mo Mo Mo Mo Me Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo

May 25,1865 October, 1867 October 15, 1868 October 15,1868 October 15.1868 October 15, 1868 October 15, 1868 October. 1868 October 13, 1881.................. October 15, 1868

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347 Landmark 348 Ash Grove 348 Cimarron 349/Lone Star

Kennett Ash Grove ·. Cimarron Lone Star

October October October October

13, 13, 14, 13,

1870 1870 1875 1870

Harry Keene. G. M. Arrested Mar., 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. Arrested 1872. Surrendered 1879. ;Arrested Jan. 25, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M.

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TOWN.

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STATE.

DATE OF CHARTER.

REMARKS.

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Young's Creek. ComforL......................... King David Warsaw

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:.:: : : : ..'..'.' 373IMandeville 373 Amity: 374 Golden Rule.375IPlumb 378 Kilwinning __ 378Iwarsaw 379 Coatesville 382 RIehland................... 384 i Harmony................. 384IBoone __.. 385IReYnOlds ; 385 Alexander.. :

Rowena Rocky Comfort:. Kansas City Warsaw

Audrain McDonald Jackson Benton..,

·Mo Mo Mo Mo

October October October October

13,1881.. 13, 1870 13, 1870 13, 1870

Consol. with Hebron, No. 354, July, 1891. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arr. Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G. M.

Mo , Mo ' Mo

October 16,1872 Surrendered June, 1892. October 13, 1871........ Arr. Sept., 1888, by W. M. Williams, G. M. October 13, 1871..... Cons. with Middle Fabius, No. 244, Oct., 1894. October 10,1894 Arr. by Grand Master Houston, Feb., 1906~ October, 1871.. Consol. 1881 with Glenwood, No. 427. October 13, 1871.. Arr. by Grand Master Tygard, Feb., 1898. October, 1871.. , Con sol. with Clay, No. 207, June, 1899. October 17,1901.. Consol. with Twilight, Ko. 114, May 12,1904. October 13, 1887 Consol. with Hopewell, Ko. 239, May, 1899. October 13, 1870 , ' Consol. with Hale Lodge, Ko. 184, Oct., 1887.

~~~~~::::::::::::::::. ~~~it~::::::::::::::::: ~~::::::::: g;i~~~~ g: i~~g:::::::::::::::::::· X~~~~~~~rlg, i~~', by C. C. Woods, G. iVI. Mo•........ October 13, 1871..:. Arr. Jan. 14,1896, by A. M. Hough, G. M. :wo October 22. 1896 Cons. with ClintonVille, No. 482, Feb., 1906.

Mandeville CarrolL Fille~ :........ Cedar Jonesburg Montgomery Middletown Montgomery Downing.......... Schuyler ·Warsaw Benton C<;>atesvilIe Schuyl~r RIChland.......... Pulaslu Vibbard Ray Columbia.......... Boone Centerville Reynolds Bedford Livingston

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4041 Alexandria "'''''''''''', Alexandria 4051Meridian Sun Austin........... 4061Iturrea Han~ibaL..·....... 407 Houston WellIngton....... 407IROya! -M.ooresville 409 UllIt:} RIchmond · 409 Civil Bend Civil Bend 417ISove!lunt.. Carro~lton 421,EuclIu __ __ .__ VersaIlles 423iNewburg........ ... __ Competition 425 Cedar. City Cedar. City..... 426 lLeeSVIlle .. __ Leesvdle..... 426iSE:dgwlckville Sedgwickville 428ILauisyille Louisville

Clark Cass Marion Lafayette

Mo Mo Mo Mo Mo MO

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IMO""""'IDctober 13, 1871..

' Mo October 13, 1871.. Mo October 13,1871 I Mo., October 13, 1871.. Liv~ngston __ .. Mo October 17, 1878 Ra) , , Nlo October 13, 1871.. Davies~.... "'" Mo October 17, 1878 CarrolL Mo October 12,1872 M0rgan Mo October 12,1872 .. Laclede __ Mo October 16,1872 Callaway Mo , Henry Mo October 16, 1872 .. __ Bollinger __ Nlo. __ October 14. 1886 Lincoln Mo October 16, 1.872

Arrested Oct. 22, by GrandLodge. Ar:·. Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G. 1\1. Consol. with ~annib3:1 Lodge, No. 188. Destroyed by fire December 19, 1873. Arr. Aug., 1893.:.. by John R. Parson, G. M. Surrendered 18/6. Arrested Oct., 1899, by E. F. Allen, G. M. Conso!. ,,:!th Wa.ka!1da Lodge, N.o. 52,}880. Consol. "'Ith Velsailles Lodge, No. 111. Arrested March 29,1890, by T. 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. December, 1896, by D. A. Jamison, G. M.

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432\Dau phine 432lB.lack Oak 4331sIlent Temple. 435 St. Nicholas 436tLamonte. 436 Ash Grove 437\Tuscumbia 442 Mt. Lebanon 4451west Gate 446 Green!ield 44 7[ FaIrview 4~9IPiedmont

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j DauPhine Pres tOll /Macon Cave Spring . Lamonte .. Ash Grove Tuscumbia Mt. MOI:iah..... St. LoUIS ..

Green~eld

Brownll1g ,Piedmont

IOsage Hickory /Macon Gree.ne Pettis.. . . Greene..... . Miller Harrisl?n St. LoUIS Clty Dade Sullivan Wayne

\MO October 17.1873 , Surrendered 1879. Mo Oct::>ber B. 1881..... . Conso!. with Urbana, No. 421, Dec., 1890. ,Mo October 16.1872.. . Surrendered October, 1877. ' Mo.. .. October 16. 1872.... . Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison. G. M. I Mo.. ... October 16. 1872.. . . Arrested Oct., 1878. by T. C. Ready. G. M. , ;vIo October 13,1881.. . . Arrested 1897. by D. A. Jamison, M. G. Mo October 1<.>, 1872.... . ... Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd. G. M. , IiVIo . '''''' October 16,1872 Surrendered 1~79. -1\-10 October 16. 1872 Arrested 1887. by Geo. R. Hunt, G. M. ' iVlo October, 1873........... Consol. with Washington, No. 87, Dec., 1898. Mo October. 1873 Surrendered August, 1899. 'Mo October 16, 18 Z2 , Arrested Jan. 19, 1884. by L. A. Hall. G. M.

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454ICecil... : Cot.tonwood PL. pemiscot IMO October 16.1884 455I B arnesvllle Ellmgton Reynolds Mo October 16.1872 457 iTriple Tie Brazeau Perry ! Mo October 17. 1873 463ILake Cunningham IChariton..··.··.. ·····1 Mo October 17. 1873 465 Silver C~~y Silver C~~y Grant.. N. Mex. October 17, 1873..... . 4661centre V lew Centre v lew Johnsoll 1 Mo October 17, 1873 479 Triangle Butler Bates IMo October 15, 1874 480Iu~ion La. Junta 1 N. Mex .. October 15, 187<1...... . 481 Clmtoll Clmton Henry Mo October 15, 1874....... , Green Ridge Pettis ' Mo October 15, 1874....... 485 1Paragon 487 Herndon.. '''''' Herndon Saline ! Mo October 15, 1874......... . 491 Pittsville. . Pittsville.......... Johnson "IMO October 15, 1874 495 Globe , Louisiana Pike... .. Mo October 12. 1876 . 495 West Prairie....... . . Clarkton Dunklin Mo October 15, 1890 497) Strafford................ .. IStrafford Greene Mo October 11, 1877 . . 498 Kase YviIIe......................... Kaseyville Macou Mo ,Oetober 11. 1877...... . 513 Chariton.. .. .. Guthridge iVIiIIs Chariton Mo October. 1882........... 514 Exeter Exeter jBarr Y October 12. 1882 Mo 5191·Turney Turney Clinton Mo October 11, 1883 520 Toltec Mexico Republic of 1\-Iex ico Oelober 11. 1883 1

A. Hall, G. M. Conso!. with Caruthersville. N~: 461, 1903. Arrested Jan .• 1904. by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. ' Surrendel'eu April, 1893. , Arrested November 7, 1876. Sur. char. and unit. with G. L. of N. M., 1882. Arrested by Grand Master Brace. Nov.• 1889. Surrendered October, 1877. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. I Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood. G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arr. March. 1906, by Grand Master Houston. ' Arrested 1875. 1 Consol. with Perseverance, No. 92, 1890. Arrested Dec., 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. Arr. Sept., 1906. by Grand Master Houston. Surrendered January, 1898. Surrendered March, 1899. Arr. March, 1901, by Grand Master Wells. Surrender€d November 18, 1895. Surrendered January 31. 1894. :

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541 Franklin 54311<'ides

St. Clair Kansas City

Franklin Jackson

Mo Mo

IOct'lber 16,1889 ,October 15.1890

. Arrested July, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn. G. M. Conso!. with Heroine. No. 104. Dec.• 1890.

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MASONIC' HOME OF MISSOURI FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1911, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1912

DELMAR BOULEVARD FRONTAGE SEPT. 1, 1912.

OFFICERS. ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, President.

Kansas City, Mo.

VIRGINIUS O. SAUNDERS, First Vice-President.

St. Louis, Mo.

ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, Second Vice-President.

Gallatin, Mo.

CAMPBELL W}O~LLS, Treasurer

Platte City, Mo.

SOL. E. W AGGON ER,' Secretary. :

St. Louis, Mo.

CLIFFORD C. BAKER, Superintendent.

St. Louis, Mo.

. HARRIET E. BAKEH, Matron, Children

" .. St. Louis, Mo.

ANNIE LEE, Matron, Old People

St. Louis, Mo.

DRS. ROBINSON AND'LEGGAT, Physicians

St. Louis, Mo.

JAMISON & THOMAS, Attorneys

St. Louis, Mo.

Appendix.

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[S~Pt.

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. ARCH A. JOHNSON, Grand Master, Springfield. 'JACOB LAMPERT, Deputy Grand Master, St. Louis. VAN F. BOOR, Grand Senior Warden, Kansas City. CHESLEY A. MOSMAN, Grand Junior Warden, St. Joseph.

ADVISORY MEMBERS. MRS. MATTIE P. BARNEY, Chillicothe. MRS. LILLIE L. FLETCHER, St. Louis. MRS. LOUISA J. MOORE, St. Joseph.

1912.]

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229

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1912 PRESIDENT'S REPORT. To the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

.BRETHREN-Pursuant to the constitution and law of the Masonic Home of Missouri, I herewith submit, as President of its Board of Directors, the reports of its officers for the year ending September" 1, 1912, to all of which I urge careful consideration. At the last annual session of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missou~i, held in St. Louis during the month of September, 1911, the following Brethren were elected to serve on the Directory of the Home for a term of three years, to-wit: RORERT R. KREE~ER, VIRGINIUS O. SAUNDERS, JOHN T. SHORT. DAVID M. WILSON. At the Annual Session of the Directory of the Home Board held in St. Louis, September 25, 1911, 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. Early in January last, Edgar W. Deane and Dixie M. Deane tendered their resignations as Superintendent and Matron respe~tively, the same to take effect March 1, 1912. Brother Deane giving as the cause for such resignation ill health and the necessity of a long rest. Such resignations were accepted with profound regret. At the regular quarterly meeting of the Board held in the month of April, John T. Mason and wife were elected Superintendent and Matron, respectively, as the successors of Brother Deane and wife, to take effect March 1, 1912. On July 17, 1912, Brother Mason also tendered the resignations of himself and wife, the same to take effect September 1, 1912, which were路 accordingly accepted. At a special meeting of the Board held early in August, Clifford C. Baker was selected as Superintendent and Harriet E. Baker as Matron of the children of the Home family, and Annie Lee, Matron of the old

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people' in the several buildings. In our new Superintendent and Matrons we feel that the Home will have the services of those well quaJified for the positions which they occupy. The Standing Committees 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-John T. Short, Chairman;路 Robert R. Kreeger, Vice-Chairman; David M. Wilson, James W. Boyd. House Committee-Virginius O. Saunders, Chairman; Dorsey A. Jamison, Vice-Chairman; Anselm C. Robinson, Mrs. Lillie L.

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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 eJf:pired, to-wit: James W. Boyd, Alexander M. Dockery, William M. 'iVilliams, Ethelbert F. Allen. OFFICIAL BONDS. In accordance with the by-laws of the Horne, the following bonds have been provided as surety for the faithful discharge of the duties of its several officers: , Campbell Wells, Treasurer, $50,000; Campbell Wells, Trustee ~ndowment Fund, $5,000; Alexander M. Dockery; Trustee Endowment Fund, $5,000; Sol. E. Waggoner, Trustee Endowment Fund, $5,000; Clifford C. Baker, Superintendent, $4,000. All of such bonds were passed upon by the Attorneys of the Home and approved by its Board of Directors. INSURANCE. Fire, torn'ado, and steam boiler insurance in force upon the various holdings of the corporation, and distributed among approved companies, are as follows: Fire insurance on old buildings and contents, $64,700; tornado insurance on old buildings and contents, $43,100; fire insurance on Infirmary and contents, $60,000; tornado insUI:ance on Infirmary and contents, $35,000; fire insurance on heating plant and contents, $20,000; tornado insurance on heating plant and contents, $10,000; total amount of insurance, $232,800.

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FINANCIAL.

The following estimate shows the assets of the Corporation Sep, tember 1, 1912, not including cash balance, accumulated interest and outstanding accounts: Endowment Fund Masonic Home Grounds Improvements on same Furnishings and Equipment;....................................................................

$121.819.23 100,000.00 185.000.00 30,000.00 $436,819.23

The Reports of the Secretary and Treasurer show in brief the following from September 1, 1911, to September 1, 1912. RECEIPTS. Grand Lodge per capita tax . O. E. S. per capita tax . Ararat Temple per capita tax __ . Interest collected on Endowment Fund.. Interest on bank balances .. Sundry sources .

$ 38,956.80 3,355.20 216.50 7.064.43 434.80 682.80

ToOtal Actual Receipts September 1.1911 to September 1. 1912 ..$ 50.710.53 Actual balance Sept. 1, 1911................................... 28.129.57 Outstanding warrants Sept. 1, 1911..................... 433.47 Refund from Hospital Fund........................ 5,000.00 Total Receipts shown by Treasurer's Report

By By By By By By By

amount amount amount amount amount amount amo'unt

paid paid paid paid paid paid paid

$ 84,273.57

DISBURSEMENTS. Hospital Fund .account J. L. KirkendalL.. . account Cemetery Lots . account Attorneys' Fees account Bonds and Insurance account Life Membership Certificates Masonic Home Maintenance

Total, as shown by Secretary's Report . Outstanding Warrants September 1, 1911.. . Outstanding Warrant No. 3322

. $ 79,927.55 .................................. 433.47 $80.361.02 63.76

Total Warrants paid as per Treasurer

Total Total Total 1909 1910 1911 1909 1910 1911 1910 1911

receipts year ending September 1, 1910 receipts year ending September 1. 1911.. receipts year ending September 1, 1912 ..... Grand. Lodge per capita tax . Grand Lodge per capita tax Grand Lodge per capita tax........................... Order Eastern Star per capita tax...... Order Eastern Star per capita tax... Order Eastern Star per capita tax Ararat Temple per capita tax Ararat Temple per capita tax

$ 39.363.83 1.100.00 .. 1,425.00 . 1,150.00 . 428.45 .. 226.82 . 35.233.45

...........................$ 80.297.26

. . . .

.........$ 46.866.65 49,426.50 50,710.53 35,777.85 37.404.05 .. 38,956.80 . 3.006.30 . 3.159.15 . 3.355.20 . 194.40 . 2I6.GO

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BALANCE TREASURER'S ACCOUNT. Treasurer's Report shows balance _ _ _ $ Unpaid Warrant No. 3322 _ _._ _._.............................. Net balance ._ _ Due from Hospital Construction Fund

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

3,976.31 63.76 3,912.55 33,000.00

Tutal _ _ _ _._._ _.$ 36,912.55 HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. Total amount subscriptions to September 1, 1912 __ $ 97,367.29 Total amount collections ..__ _ _._ _ _........................ 87,915.77 Balance due on subscriptions _ _._......................................... 9,451.52

Secretary's Report shows the following: Collections on subscriptions_ __ Collections on bank balances Loan from General lt~und

__ .. __ _ _ _ _._

__ $ 87,627.43 _......... 553.61 _....... 38,000.00

Total from all sources from September 1, 1911 to September 1, 1912 _ _ __ ..$126,181.04 Total cost of improvements _ 113,496.27 Refund to General Fund

$ 12,684.77 5,000.00

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Balance on hand _ _ _. September 1. Balance due on subscriptions .. Total _ Amount loan from General Fund Check No. 69 Refund _ Amount due General Fund Net balance on hand _ Balance unpaid subscriptions

.. $ :

_ _ _ _ _

_._

7,684.77 9,451.52

:$ 17,136.29 __ ..$ 38,000.00 . 5,000.00

_ _ .. __ $ 33,000.00 $7,684.77 9,451.52 17,136.29

_ _ _ _

Expenditures in excess of cash on ha.nd and amount of subscriptions not collected __ $ 15,863.71

The following is a statement of subscriptions by totals from the office of our Grand Secretary. It is a splendid showing and one of which every Missouri Mason can be justly proud: Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M _ Chartered Lodges Grand Chapter, R. A. M _ Royal Arch Chapters Commanderies, K. T _ _ Order Eastern Star .. _ Scottish Rite Bodies, Kansas City Scottish Rite Bodies, Sl. Joseph Scottish Rite Bodies, St. Louis Individuals __._ Sheffield Lodge U. D _ Total September 1, 1912

$ .. _.. .. .. .. . _ .. .. .. _.

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_ __ _ _

__ _

12,800.00 53,981.64 11,000.00 4,849.00 94.42 30.00 1,000.00 . 500.00 2,000.00 11,087.23 25.00

$ 97,367.20

The new buildings have been completed and installed for the purposes intended, the entire furnishings for the Infirmary Building being supplied by the Order of the Eastern Star and all p'laced in readinel';s for use prior to June 1 last. All of the adults in the Home family are making use of the dining roon;L of the new building, so that now the old people are entirely separated from the

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young. The grade of the ground surrounding all of the Masonic Home Buildings should be given proper attention in the immediate future. Already steps have been taken in such direction. The question of maintenance for its future has often arisen in conversation with Brethren interested in the welfare of the Home. After giving the matter much thought, I feel safe in stating that it will not be necessary to increase our per. capita tax in the near future provided all necessary improvements are completed and paid for independent of the General Fund. The cost of maintenance during the past year has been considerably increased because of the . unusual amount of small items, all of which were charged to the Maintenance or General Fund. In the year 1902 Brother James L. Kirkendall, at such time a resident of ~amilton, Missouri, made a magnificent gift to the Endowment Fund of our Masonic Home, in amount $13,150, and at no time in the history of the Home could such a gift have been more appreciated. It will interest all to know that Brother Kirkendall, now 86 years of age, was the first to occupy a room in the new building, where he is receiving every possible care. and attention. ENDOWMENT FUND. The Report of the Treasurer of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund shows an increase during the past year of $565.74, and a total of $121,819.23, which has produced a revenue for the Home maintenance of $7,064.43. I again call your attention to the Report of the Attorneys of the "Home" which includes a form of bequest for the convenience of anyone who may desire to remember the Home in his .last will. Since September 1, 1912, the date of the Treasurer's Report, there has been added to the Endowment Fund two items, $77.06 and $248.40, making the total in Endowment F'und September 16, 1912, $122,144.69. AN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. In the year 1889, the year we acquired the ground now occupied by the several buildings of the Masonic Home of Missouri, an old suburban mansion, a large barn, and a frame cottage residence were the principal improvements upon the property at the time of its purch.ase by the "MASONIC HOM~ OF MISSOURI." The old mansion served practically all the purposes of the Home until the year 1894, when the large building adjoining and' in the rear of the old mansion (now exclusively the Children's Building) was erected.

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As the members of the Home family increased, the barn was remodeled and for a bdef period served for Hospital and Infirmary purposes; also the frame cottage for a time was occupied exclusively by the old people. But in a brief time the barn and cottage were removed and more spacious buildings were erected. The Chapel and Old Men's Buildings were completed during the year 1897, the Old People's Building in the year 1906, the new power plant and Hospital and Infirmary Building in the路 year 1911. . T.he old mansion has served during all these years principally for administrative purposes, aside from the first five years following the establishment of the Home, when it sheltered almost the entire Home family. The Masons of Missouri have provided gloriously for the care of the aged and infirm, the sick and afflicted. We think there is ample space within those splendid fire-proof buildings to properly serve the purposes of this Grand Lodge for many years to come. In the erection of the proposed AdministratIon Building, strictly fireproof in its character, and the changing of the stairways, floors, and, porches of the Children's Building with non-combustible material, you will have a complete group of buildings most conveniently located and suitable in every respect for the purposes intended. Again, the time has come to place the entire ground surface on a permanent grade, giving special attention to roadway approaches, surface ornamentation, a permanent sheltered passageway, etc. To secure all contemplated, improvements will require' an amount of at least $80,000, a special per capita improvement tax of at least fifty cents per annum for three years, established by this Grand Lodge would probably be the most expeditious way to accomplish the purpose. Another plan suggested is to increase the regular per capita tax for Home maintenance from seyenty-five cents to one dollar, and with the additional subscriptions received in the future provide for the improvements suggested. By either process the sacrifice on the part of the weakest Lodge would be a very small one, and each and every brother would participate alike in the "beauty and adornment of the Temple." The generous contributions heretofore made by the many Lodges, Chapters, and individuals within our State, most eloquently proclaim the loyalty of the Masons of Missouri to their Masonic Home.

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Since its establishment it has sheltered 603 members of the human family. Of this number, 308 aged men and women have found comfort and rest in their declining years, and 295 of the boys and girls of Missouri Masons have had a home with splendid advantages and in every way calculated to prepare them for useful lives. Earnestness and zeal have at all times been manifested by each and every member of the Board of Directors, and as well the Advisory Committee of the Eastern Star. The· past few years have been busy ones, but we have at all times done our best to build on broader lines and to faithfully discharge all duties and responsi· bilities in connection with your Masonic Home in the light given us by our Supreme Grand Master. Again expressing profound gratitud.e on behalf of the entire Home family, for the many blessings of the past, I am, Fraternally and obediently yours, ETHELBERT ·F. ALLEN, President. GALLATIN,

Mo., September 13, 1912.

Hon. E. P. Allen, President Board of Directors Masonic Home. Kansas City, Mo.

My DEAR BHo.-The labors of the Executive Committee during the year just closing having -been performed under your immediate supervision it seems unnecessary to enter into detailed report as all of the essential features will be presented in your annual message. We have, as you know, led a somewhat strenuous life. The duties have been' varied and mDre than usually exacting. I am sure, however, that the members of the Committee have been moved by the sole desire to promote the interests of the greatest charity ever undertaken by Missouri Free Masons. That we have wrought diligently and wisely will I hope be the judgment of our Brethren. Fraternally yours, A. M. DOCKERY·, Chairman E.'£ecutive Committee. E. P. Allen, P1'esident, an(l Board of Directors, Masonic Home of Missouri:

BRETHHl<;N-We are pleased to report that peace and harmony prevail in our Home and that a spirit of contentment and happiness exists among the members and the Superintendent, Matrons and

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their co-workers. Your Committee have had during the year many informal meetings besides the usual number of regular ones, and individually have kept constantly in touch with the internal management of the Home. Since the occupation of the Infirmary Building,a lasting monument to the generous Masons of Missouri, we have been enabled to give greater comfort and care to the afflicted ones of our Home family and have also admitted many new members who are enjoying its benefits that could not have been granted before. Brother and Sister Baker, our new father and mother to our children, and Sister Lee, Matron of the old people, are the right people in the right place and we thank God for sending them to us. Fraternally yours, V. O. SAUNDERS, Chairman of House Committee.

To the President and Board of Directors oj the Masonic Home:

BRETHREN-The Advisory Board herewith subIIJ.its a brief report: The efforts of the Advisory Board the past year have been entirely directed to the furnishing of the Infirmary. Sixty-eight beds have been installed in individual rooms and in the various wards. The kitchen and dining room are completed excepting minor details. Four sun parlors, reception room, doctor's office and laboratory, operating rooms, and halls have also been furnished. We are especially proud of our china, which has a combined crest of the Masonic and O. E. S. emblems. This, together with the thirty-eight and onehalf dozen glasses with the same emblem on them, the gift of Brother William Krenning, makes a very pretty table decoration, and impresses one with the fact that the Masonic and O. E. S. bodies are becoming more closely allied. . To date approximately seven thousand five hundred dollars have been spent on the furnishings. In ,almost every instance purchases have been made from firms who are identified in some way with the Masonic Fraternity. This work is almost completed and without, any apparent hardship on any of the various bodies and individuals who so liberall짜 contributed to this worthy cause. We must progress. We cannot stand still. Thus we are ready to take up a new work. The erection of an Administration Building would complete the group of

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buildings and would stand as an enduring monument to the Masonic and O. E. S. Fraternities. Harmony prevails in the Home and a spirit of contentment reigns. Fraternally submitted, MATTIE P. BARNEY, LOUISA J. MOORE, LILLIE L. FLETCHER. KANSAS

CITY, Mo., September 12, 1912.

Ethelbert P. Allen, President, Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri:

The Committee appointed by you to 'examine the securities belonging to the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home, respectfully report that, On the eleventh day of September, 1912, accompanied by Brothers Sol. E. W.aggoner, Chairman, and Campbell Wells, Treasurer of the Trustees of such fund, and J. Percival Smith, public accountant, we went to the safety deposit vault of tile Mississippi Valley Trust Co., in St. Louis, where the securities are kept, and made a complete inventory of the evidences of indebtedness to this Fund, contained in the box of the vault rented for the safekeeping of documents and papers belonging to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, and promissory notes payable to the order of the Masonic Home of Missouri, as shown by the following schedule, were found therein: No. of Loan. Principal. 2 ........$ 2,500 4,200 8 16 2,250 5,000 17 28 800 29 5,000 5,000 35 7,500 36 7,000 39 40 2,000 42 5,100 43 4,575 44 4,600 45 3,500 45112:::::::: 1,000 47 10,000 48 1,000 3,500 50 5,000 51 4,500 52 4,000 53 2,500 54 9,500 55 2,500 57 8,000 58 2,500 59 12,950 60

Dated. 29, Feb. July 12, Sept. 8, 21, Jan. April 16, March 19, 7, Oct. Jan. 31, 4, Nov. 22, June Jan. 4, Feb. I, March 3, April 20, March 5, 2, March March 3. April 4, April 4, April 4, April 4, Nov. 1, April 20, 20, Nov. 18, Jan. July 5, 1, March

'04 '06 '05 '04 '98 '07 '07 '08 '08 '08 '09 '09 '09 '05 'OG '10 '10 '10 '10 '10 '10 '10 '11 '11 '12 '10 '12

When Due. 29, '05 Feb. July 12, '11 Sept. 8, '10 Jan. 21, '05 April 16, '03 March 19, '12 Oct. 7, '12 Jan. 31, '13 Nov. 4, '13 June 22, '13 Jan. 4, '14 Feb. 1, '14 March 3, '14 April 20, '08 March 5, '08 March 2, '15 Oct. 7, '12 April 4, '15 April 4, '15 April 4, '15 April 4, '15 Nov. 1, '15 April 20, '16 Nov. 20, '16 Jan. 18, '17 July 5, '15 1, '19 March

Interest paid to 29, '12 Feb. July 12, '12 Sept. 8, '11 21, '12 Jan. Oct. 8, '10 March 19, '12 April 7, '12 March 1. '12 Nov. 4, '11 June 22, '12 Jan. 4, '12 Feb. 1, '12 March 3, '12 April 20, '12 April 20, '12 March 2, '12 April 7, '12 April 4, '12 April 4, '12 April 4, '12 April 4, '12 May 1, '12 April 20, '12 July

5, '12

Credit on principal.

$ 800 1,950

2,000

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From this schedule it will be seen that there is no overdue interest outstanding. Each of these notes is secured by first deed of trust on real estate located in the State of Missouri, and the aggregate of the principals originally was $125,975.00, from which is to be deducted $4,750.00, the latter sum being the total of payments made on the principals of three of such notes, as shown by the above list, thus leaving the magnificent sum of $121,225.00 in first-class securities in this Fund on this day.' As shown by the certificates of Mr. D'A. P. Cooke, assistant cashier, hereto attached and made a part of this report, there was on deposit with the Third National Bank of St. Louis, at the close of business Sept. 10, 1912, to the credit of the Masonic Home Endowment Fund $13,143.31. Brothers Waggoner and Wells stated that check No. 21 for $12,950.00, drawn in favor of the borrower in loan No. 60, was outstanding, and when presented would reduce the balance in bank to $193.31; and that from this sum should be deducted $22.02 collected on account of interest, thus leaving a net balance on deposit to the credit of the Fund of $171.29. This amount together 'with $500.00 in process of collectiC!n, added to the loans, makes the Endowment Fund at this time $121,896.29. The Directors of the Mason~c Home, as well as the individual members of the Fraternity, may well congratulate themselves on the excellent condition of this sacred Fund, which is due to the faithful service, conservatism and sound business methods of our Trustees in the management of this magnificent sum voluntarily contributed by the zealous and loyal Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction to the comfort and happiness of unfortunate humanity. Fraternally submitted, R. R. KREEGER, D. M. WILSON, J. W. BOYD, Finance Committee., ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 11, 1912. Mr. R. R. Kreeger, Ohairman Finance Oommittee, Masonic Home, St. Louis:

DEAR SIR-This is to certify that there was standing to the credit of the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, as shown by the books of this bank at the close of business Sept. 10, 1912, a balance of $13,143.31 (thirteen. thousand one hundred forty-three and 31/100 dollars) . THIRD NATIONAL BANK. D' A. P. COOKE, Assistant Oashier.

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MASONIC' HOSPITAL REPORT.

ST. To

LOUIS,

Mo., September 5, 1912.

the President and Board of Di1'ectors of Masonic Home of Missouri:

BRETHRE!'l-Herewith is handed to you for your information a tabulated statement of number of cases treated at Masonic Home for year ending September 1, 1912. Since the new Hospital has been erected the facilities for taking care of the sick and afflicted have been greatly augmented, enabling the management to give greater care and comfort to those requiring medical and surgical attention. The rooms are clean and airy, and well ventilated, with an operating room fully equipped to meet the demands of any cases of a surgical nature which might require attention. Most of the cases which are sent to the Hospital ~hus far have been of a chronic nature, many have been bedridden and supported by their Lodges at. their homes, because of no place to send them to, and who have been a heavy burden for their maintenance, I but now they are pluch better provided for than formerly and are made more comfortable in their declining years. The cost for drugs and surgical supplies amounts to Dental work...................................... . Eye glasses, etc. Truss~s . Printing, etc. Operating room gowns and jacket.s.............. Supplies on hand, about..

$613.85 117.00 37.88 4.75 18.75 18.00 250.00

CASES TREATED.

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Appendix. COST OF DRUGS AND SURGICAL DRESSINGS.

September October November .. __ December January .. _ Februan' March

$ 89.35

40.65 136.40 61.68 72.45 53.50 _.. __ .. 74.65 _

April May June July August Total

~$ 19.85

_......

_ __ .. _._

44.95 24.05 32.80 154.90

$805.23

DRS. ROBINSON AND LEGGAT, Home p'hysicians.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 30, 1912. Ethelbert P. Allen, Esq., President Masonic Horne of Missouri, Kansas City, Missou1-i:

DEAR SIR AND BROTHER-As Attorneys for the Home, we desire submit the following as our Report for the year ending September 1, 1912: (lst) The suit of Vandergrift, receiver of Bates County National Bank, vs. the Masonic Home of Missouri has been affirmed by the Supreme Court ~f Missouri. The effect thereof is that the Home wins this case by the final adjudication of the Supreme Court of this State. (2d) The estate of James yv. Harrison has been finally settled. The Home received from this estate the sum of $1,665.00. (3d) The only suit which now remains undisposed of in which the Home is interested is that of Ida Elliot, plaintiff, vs. St. Louis Union Trust Company, Masonic Home of Missouri and German Protestant Orphans' Home, a corporation, defendants. This suit is now pending in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. It was instituted on the 12th of Dece~ber, 1911. Briefly stated, William Dahm died in the City of St. Louis on the 17th day of February, 1911, leaving a last will and testament, by which he gave conditionally one-half of his estate to the Masonic Home of MissourI. vVe understand that the estate consists of personal property and real estate aggregating about $27,000.00. This suit was brought by one of the heirs for the purpose of declaring that the Masonic Home had no interest in the estate. We demurred to the petition, which demurrer. was sustained. Plaintiff filed an amended petition, to which we demurred, and it was sustained. She then filed a second amended petition, to which we demurred and the demurrer was sustained. This last demurrer was sustained on July 17, 1912, and the plaintiff has not yet taken any further action in the case. We will advise you later as to the final result of this case. t~

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(4th) During the month of March, 1912, the Board of Directors purchased in the Valhalla Cemetery, situated in St. Louis County _near the City of St. Louis, eight (8) burial lots, for which it paid fourteen hundred and twenty-five ($1,425.00) dollars. The Valhalla Cemetery Association gave us a reduced rate on these lots, and sold them to us for about five hundred dollars less than what they are selling the lots for to the public at large. We also procured from this Cemetery Association a one year's option on eight more lots adjoining the ones purchased at the same price of fourteen hundred and twenty-five ($1,425.00) dollars. The deed by which the Home acquired these lots provides for a perpetual maintenance. The Board of Directors has decided to charge each Lodge fifteen dollars for a burial lot for any members of the Home who may be buried therein, thereby procuring a return of the purchase price of said lots. The eight lots purchased will contain seventy (70) burial spaces and if the option should be exercised the capacity will be increased seventy more, making a total of one hundred forty (140) burial spaces. The necessity for purchasing these lots arose by 'reason of the lot now owned by the Masonic Home in Bellefontaine Cemetery having been filled up by burials therein. (5th) In pursuance of your request that we furnish you a brief form of bequest for use in case anyone desires to make a will in favor of the Home, we submit the following: "Know all men by these presents that I â&#x20AC;˘... __ .. " -._. of sound and disposing mind. do make. publish and declare this as and for my last will andÂˇ testament. hereby revoking any and all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. . "First. It is my. will and desire. and I hereby direct. that all of my just debts. including the expenses of my last illness and funeral. be paid in full. I "Second. I give and bequeath unto the Masonic Home of Missouri. a corporation organized and existing under and in pursuance of the laws of the State of Missouri. the sum of .. ($ ) Dollars. (Testator can also insert such other provisi0IlS !Il his will as he sees fit.) "In witness whereof. I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this. the ........................ day of _ , 19 . ............................................................ (SEAL)

"Signed, sealed. published and declared by the above named . .......................................... as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us. who at his request. and in his presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto on this. the .. day of ....................................â&#x20AC;˘ 19 . "At the time of the signing of the same, the said . testator, was of sound and disposing mind. .............................

According to the law of our State, it is absolutely necessary that the signature of the testator to a will be witnessed by two witnesses. We think it better to have three. Yours fraternally, JAMISON & THOMAS, Attorneys.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. A merciful' Providence has surely guarded and watched over the destinies of Missouri's Masonic Home during the past year. The period has been one of progress for good. The members of the Home have aided its destiny by a careful and cheerful adherence to its rules, gaining thereby success of practical purpose and personal comfort. The路 children have advanced in knowledge and deportment, and the Home'may point with pride to their capability and personal cleanliness, good nature and willing observance of rules. An atmosphere of content is distinctly noticeable among the elders. They are seconding' our efforts for their comfort by cheerful compliance with necessary rules or regulations. It is with great pleasure that I am able to say here that my requests for their assistance have always been willingly received and carried out. All, who are able have responded willingly. It is a duty, and will be a pleasantly performed one, that every member of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter inspect the Home, which is their property and their pride. Those who have contrib-" uted and are contributing toward its erection, upkeep and advancement should be informed by direct testimony of their Representatives in the Grand Bodies of what is occurring at the Home, of its management and of the condition of happiness shown by its members. A cordial and sincerely fraternal invitation is extended to every Representative and to every member of the Orders of Masonry and of the Eastern Star to visit and inspect this magnificent Temple, devoted to the c~re of those who are near and dear to us,' and who neel} it. THE N}<jW MASONIC HOSPITAL. The Hospital Building is now a decidedly important part of the great Institution we have founded. It has the most perfect equipment for care of the sick of the Home, for necessary surgical operations and requisite sanitary conditions to be found in any similar institution. It is under the management of efficient surgeons and physicians, and a corps of competent nurses. The first floor of the east wing of the building is use.d as a dining room for the old people, and for their kitchen and that of the Hospital. It is one of the most comfortable eating places to be fomid; The food is: properly prepared and is plentifully served. The kitchen is complete in its appointments. The kitchen and the furnishings of the Hospital 3,re the results of the generous efforts

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of members of the Eastern Star, and to those dear Sisters are daily rendered rejoicing and thankful hymns from grateful hearts iIi. all quarters of our fair State. DONATIONS. The receipts of money and of acceptable donations of other character, which have been so liberal, are mentioned in detail in this Report. It has become a labor of love on the part of the Chapters to provide suitable purses and other gifts for this, the preeminently proper object of regard of their generous hearts. A KIND NEIGHBOR. The Home is most delightfully located in a refined neighborhood of this great city, and at" o~e of its doors, across Von Versen Avenue, is a neighbor whose consent to the use of the campus of the Manual Training School 'of Washington University, has given greater pleasure 路to路 the boys of the Home than any which might have been conferred. This kindness was extended by Brother W. R. Vickroy, principal of that institution. The boys need just this kindness and I believe are materially aided by it. THE CHAPEL SERVICE. The Chapel service, under the control of the Masonic and Flastern Star Bodies of St. Louis, by request of the Superintendent, has grown to be a feature of the Home. These services attract large attendance from our Brothers outside the Home as well as among those for whom it is' especially intended. The thanks of the Superintendent are most gratefully given to those who participate and make them successfuL ' MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS. The Annual Report of August 31, 1911, showed the following membership: Men, 39; women, 52 ; boys, 32 ; girls, 31; total, 154. During the year there were admitted: Men, 24; women, 16; boys, 6; girls, 10; total, 56. Discharged during the year: Men, 4; women, 1; boys, .8; girls, 8; total, 21. Deaths during the year: Men, 7; women, 6; total, 13. Of those admitted the following have failed to arrive: . Men, 1; women, 1; total, 2. The membership August 31, 1912, is therefore: Men, 52; women, 61; boys, 30; girls, 33; total, 176. In~rease in membership at date, 26. Fraternally submitted, CLIFFORD C. BAKER, Superintendent.

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GENERAL DONATIONS FROM ORDER EASTERN STAR. 1911. Sept. 15. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Noy. Dec. May Dec.

16. 21. 25. 26. 29. 29. 10. 9. 20.

Dec.

21.

Dec.

21.

Dec. Dec. Dec.

22. 20. 23.

Dec.

23.

Dec.

23.

Dec. Dec.

24. 25.

Dec.

26.

Dec. 31. 1912. Jan. 2. Jan. Jan.

1. 5.

Feb. 8. March 15. May 6. June June June June June

8. 19. 19. 22. 24.

June 24. June 26.

.June

26.

Kirksville Chapter, No. 1.84, 28 pairs of slips. Tuscan Chapter, ice cream and cake. Occidental Chapter, No. 1.85, provisions. Riverside Chapter, No. 77, 3 barrels of apples. Blazing Star Chapter, Ko. 161, 29 live chickens. Venus Chapter, ice cream. Washington Chapter, 1 coat and vest. 13 cans fruit, etc. DadesvilIe Chapter, No. 82, 17 cans of fruit. / Oriental Chapter, No. 228, 1. barrel of apples. 26 quarts of fruit Vincil Chapter, Bonne Terre, 40 pillow cases. Alexander Chapter, No. 242, St. Charles, 1 quilt, 1 spread, 2 sheets, 15 towels, 1 scarf, 1 dress p~ttern. Callao Chapter, No. 44, 1 work bag, 1 shoe bag, 1 pair pillow ('ases, 1 sheet, 2 pair towels, 2 dresser scarfs, 1 table top, 1. pair Swiss curtains, 1 bed spread. Mineral Chapter, No. 260, Desloge, box of fruit, 4 aprons, 1 wool dress, 1 quart plums, 3 quarts preserves, 9 glasses jelly, 3 cans herring, 4 cans gooseberries: 4 quarts tomatoes, 3 quarts blackberries, 4 quarts cherries. Crown and Sceptre Chapter, No.1, Hannibal, 1 box of clothing. Lockwood Chapter, No. 219, 1 barrel of fruit. Hesperia Sewing Circle, Kansas City, 39 Dien's handkerchiefs, 49 ladies' aprons. Barnes Chapter, No. 252, Cabool, 2 pairs stockings, 6 oath towels, 1 roller towel, 5 hand towels, 2 waist patterns, 1 table scarf, 1 muffler, 1 men's necktie, 6 handkerchiefs. .osborn Chapter, No. 301, 2 pails candy. West View Chapter, No. 160, 12 quarts of fruit. Higbee Chapter, No. 268, 18 cans jelly and fruit. Dixon Chapter, 1 skirt pattern, 1 book, 2 union suits, 4 yards gingham, 8 pairs hose, 12 jars of fruit. Eldon, Mo., 20 quarts of canned fruit. Crown and Sceptre Chapter, No.1, Hannibal, 1 net waist, 4 white waists, 2 corset covers, 2 hair ribbons, 1 shawl, 1 suit boys' . underwear, 4 pairs shoes, girls' gingham dress, 29 yards of calico, 29 yards of percale, 1 apron, 3 yards of calico, 1 Chambray waist, patches, 11 yards of gingham, 11 yards of tennis flannel, 2 men's night shirts, 3 union suits, 3 wash rags, 1 handkerchief, 3 yards of calico, 5 pairs drawers, 3 petticoats,3 skirts, 2 shirts, 1 boys' blouse, 1 coat and vest, 3 ladles' coats. Erwin Chapter, 1 box of oranges. Amethyst Chapt.er, No. 213, Clifton HilI, 20 quarts of fruit, % bushel of npples. Eureka Chapter, No. 90. Williamstown. 2 boxes of canned fruit. , Ruth Chapter, No. 177, Joplin, ice cl路eam. Eureka Chapter, No. 90, Williamstown, 54 quarts of fruit, dried apples, nuts and clothing. Golden Rod Chapter, No. 221, Seneca, 2 quilts. Past Matrons and Patrons Club, 1 bunch bananas, bag of apples. Past Patrons and Matrons Club of Kansas City, box of sheets, pillow cases, etc. Osborne Chapter, No. 301, 2 sheets, pillow cases, and quilt. Hermitage Chapter, No. 99, 1 quilt. PattonsburgChapt.er, barrel of fruit in jars. Oriental Chapter, 5 handsome quilts. Defiance Chapter, No. 224, Defiance, 6 pairs hose and bath towels. Elvin Chapter, No. 234, 5 pairs towels, 2 sets quilt blocks, lining and thread, 13 pairs stockings, 10 cakes soap, 7 Jh yards dress gingham, 3 gingham aprons, 1 calico apron. Barbee Chapter, No. 31, 10 quilts and 18 cushion covers. Osceola Chapter, No. 30, 2. quarts tomatoes, 1 quart corn, 3 quarts peaches, 2 quarts blackberries, 4 quarts gooseberries, 2 quarts apples, 3 quarts peach pickle, 1 quart' blackberry jam, 2 quarts cherries, 1. quart grapes, 2 quarts plum, 5 quarts strawberries. Hartsville Chapter, No. 164, Hartsville, 1 pair pillow cases, 1 gingham dress pattern, 1 gingham apron pattern, 5 yards of bleached muslin, 4 yards of crash toweling, 10 towels, 2 pairs balf bose,'4 undervests for girls, 11 handkerchiefs.

1912.] June July July July

26. 2. 13. 25.

Aug.

14.

Aug. Aug.

19. 26.

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Galena Chapter, No.7, Galena, 25 towels and 12 wash rags. Walnut Grove Chapter, No. 72, 2 quilts. Rose Hill Chapter, box toys for children. Grace Chapter, No. 323, Warrenton, apron, coat and vest, 6 towels, 2 sheets, 14 pillow cases. . Dadesville Chapter, No. 82, 2 quilts. Past Matrons, Salisbury, 13 hand towels. 11 roller towels. Eureka Chapter, No. 90, Williamstown, 2 quilts. Hamilton Chapter, No. 275, comfort. Thilo Chapter, No. 322, Columbia, quilt pieces. CASH DONATIONS.

1911. Sept. 26. Nov. ~O. Dec. 15. Dec. 16. Dec. 19. Dec. 19. Dec. 23. Dec. 23. Dec. 23. 1912. .Jan. 1. Jan. 2. .Tan. 2. Jan. 31. June 7. July .July

Visit of Grand Lodge Delegates $34.30 Dr. Cotton, Van Buren, Mo................ 5.00 T. W. 'Cutter, Russellville Lodge.................................. 5.00 Zeredatha Lodge, No. 189, St. Joseph 39.00 J. M. Williams 5.00 Alexander Chapter, No. 242, O. E. S..... 3.00 Gate City Lodge, No. 522....................................... 5.00 Cooper Lodge, No. 36 10.00 Crown and Scepter Chapter, No. I, O. E. S................................ 3.00 Glenwood Chapter, No. 227, O. E. S J. Zung E .. Zung Welle-Boettler Bakery Co......... A. B. Frey Check from Mason's daughter, St. Louis Check from H. H. o Coburn, Bogard

.. .. .. ..

.. .. . ..

5.00 5.00 3.00 25.00 1.00 5.00 4.80

GENERAL DONATIONS.

1911. Aug. 24. Aug. 24. Sept. 4. Sept. 23. Nov. 1. Dec. 25. Dec. 1912. April 13. May 5. May 6. May 22. July 20. Aug. 14. Aug. 14. Aug. 17. Aug. 27. Aug.. 28. Aug. 30.

Mrs. J. H. Babcock, MobefIy, dothing. Mrs. Washington, St. LOUis, books for library. Watermelon Feast, Christmas Committee. Picture show for children and old people, by Christmas Committee. Wm. Krenning, box of candy. City Lodges, suits for Boy Scouts. Lambert Pharmacal Co., 1 dozen Listerne, 1· dozen Listerne soap. Grandma Jesse, of the Home, 1 quilt, made by her.. Kindred of Masons, Mizpah Conclave, .No. 1, Kansas City. Keystone Lodge, No. 243. barrel of apples. Cornerstone Lodge-, No. 323, barrel of apples and box of oranges. Mrs. Spencer, handsome sideboard. Mrs. Wagner, clothing. John F . .Johnson. set of Chamber's Encyclopedia and other books. Mrs. Henry Koehler, hats, pocketbool;:, 1 scarf pin. Roland Stewart, Festus, papers for reading room. Christmas Committee, Watermelon Feast, 75 melons. Mary Donaldson, basl;:et of peaches. . . Mrs. L. Hill,. Columbia, Mo.• Thilo Chapter, No. 322, quilt pieces. Mrs. Matlack, Webster Groves, basket of grapes and box of toys. St. Louis Times, 5 copies of daily edition, delivered for one year. Dr. Kier, St. Louis, magazines.

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ADMITTED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. NAME

IAGEI

Michael Kuehn .1 72 Jacob M. Lindley 1 64 Nancy E. WaddelL.·····.. 1 67 Ella E.Ckleman··· · ·163 Hester A. MaxwelL 72 J. S. DanieL. 77 Anna DanieL 77 Leona Whitacre 13 Louverna Whitacre........ 9 Cora Belle Whitacre...... 7 Oda Alice Whitacre........ 6 John Whitacre................. 4 Walter R. Corliss 67

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LODGE

1911 ltaska 1911 Lambskin 1911 Keystone 1911 Napthali... 1911 Linn 1912 Triplett......................... .. 1912 Triplett 1912 Summerville............... 1912 Summerville 1912 Summerville 1912 Summerville 1912 Summerville 1912 Laclede.................................

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420 Sf. Louis. 460 St. Louis. 243 St. Louis. 25 St. Louis. 326 Linn. 122 Triplett. 122 Triplett. 555 Summerville. 555 Summerville. 555lsummerViIle. 555 Summery. iIIe. 555 Summerville. 83 Lebanon.

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David E. Sheldon Ruth Hicks D. P. Lewis Wm. D. McManus Clara May Whittaker..... James McCaskey Fredonia E. Robson Minnie A. Henley Geo. Fred Holstein Mary C. Holstein Bernard H. Holstein...... Bernardana A. Holstein. Noah VesL Allen R. Edison............... Wm. W. Riggs Wm. McNeally Benj. F. Hltt.................... Boon T. Muir John F. Alberty Martha A. Alberty Alvin P. Masterson Milus A. Henry Anna Clinton Eliza O·Bryant Aaron Sall{ey John B. Woods Christian Fry :.. Alice Boogher ,

75 Feb., 14 March, 63 March, 721MarCh, 5 March, 68 April, 641APrn, 54 May, 12. May, 10 May, 8lMay, 7 May, 78 April. 8lJun'e, 59 June, 59 May, 52 April, 75 April,. 76 April, 69 April, 67 June, 84 Nprll, 75 April, 83 June, 66 \June, 87 May, 82 April, 601.July,

1912 Corinthian........................ 265 Warrensburg. 1912 Aurora 267 St. Louis; 1912 Temple 299 Kansas City. 1912 West Gate 445 St. Louis. 1912 Solomon 271 Springfield. 1912 Mound City : 294 Mound City. 1912 Bellefontaine Ch., O. E. s.. 691 St. Louis. 1912 Polar Star......................... 79\St. Louis. 1912 Keystone 243ISt. Louis. 1912 Keystone 2431St. Louis. 1912 Keystone 2431St. Louis. 1912 Ke,ystone 243 St. Louis. 1912 Buekner 501lBuckner. 1912 Geo. Washington................ 91St. Louis. 1912 South Gate 547 Kansas City. 1912 Palestlnc 241 St. Charles. 1912 OrlentaL. 518lBlaCkburn. 1912 Belton 450 Delton. 1912 Wyaconda........................ 24 La Grange. 1912 Wyac<Jl1da.......... 241La Grange. 1912 Temperance 4381 Smithville. 1912 Pittsville 428 Pittsville. 1912 West Gate 445 St. l.JOuis. 1912 Southwest.. 466 Southwest City. 1912 Kirksville 105 Kirksville. 1912 Barnesville.......... 353lElIington. 1912 Meramac.............................. 95 Eureka. 1912 Tuscan 360ISt Louis

Genlva Whitley............... Sebert Whitley................ Lydia M. Kingsbury Mar'y C. Tro~tman Clalrborn Kldd John BIIze Maria McGann Lucy Jane Re~ick Henry P. ReDIck Emma H. Baker Isaac N. Baker N. W. Ladd

5 !July, 3 I.July, 77 IApril, 67lJuly, 62 IJuly, 75\JUl Y, 69 .July, 64lJuly, 74 I.July, 78lJune, 83lJune.

1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912 1912

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De WitL..................... 391 De Witt. De Witt.. ·.............. 391De Witt. St. Joseph........... 78 St. Joseph. Fellowship 3451.Joplin. Poplar muff 209!Poplar Bluff, Mechanics.lI1e 260llIOWell.. Tuscan Ch., O. E. S........... 68 St. LoUIS. Mt. Wash\ngton 6141Mt. Wash~ngton. !'lIt. Washington 614jMt. WashIngton. Spring HilL. 155 Spring Hill. Spring HilL 155!Spring Hill. 751~912 Mount Hope...... .476/0dessa.

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DISCHARGED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. NAME

IAGEI

ADMITTED

LODGE

D~:E

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DISCHAllGl~

William Shultz...... 77IDec.. 1909 Itasca.. ./420!se p t..1911. Ruth E. Kuehner. 11 IJan.. 1911 Cache '1416ISept., 1911. Ethel M. Kuehner. 9 I.Jan.. 1911 Cache.............. 416Isept.. 1911. Thos. Adams............ 69 IAprii. 1911 Union Star...... h24 Sept., 1911. Elizabeth A. Clark 73 IApril. 1908 Polar Star.... . 79 Sept.• 1911. Jas.l<'. Haven......... 821May. 1911 Spring CreeL.. .. 97\Dec.• 1911. J. T. Williams.·........ 16 ISept.. 1907 Four Mile 212 Dec .. 19] l. p Gladys M. Gooding.. 18 se t.. 1903 Lodge of Truth. . 268IJan .• 1912. Lillian Lindsay...... 18 Jan.. 1899 Mosaic....... .... 351 Feb.• 1912. Edna Izella Beck... 18 Dec., 1902 Venus Ch .. O. E. S . . . .. jI53IFeb.• 1912. Murrel E. Beclc... 13 j Dec.. 1902 Venus Ch., O. E. S 1~3:l<'eb .. 1912. Thomas M. Decker 16 April. 1905 Clifton........ . 463lMarch. 1912. Elmer H. Kuehner j 5IJan.. 1911jCaclie............... ...1416,April.1912. Elizabeth J. Doty , 17 April. 1904 GalL............... ... 4231May. 1912. Harry Barr 15 Dec.. , 1907!Laclede.............. 83IJune.1912. William C. Sizemore 16 April. 11 99 0°28 sSttaUrr..o..f.. t..h..e...w .... e..s..t. . 13alJune. 1912. Clyde .J. Hoover 14IAUg.. 419/June, 19] 2. Logan Hoover 16 Aug.. 11 99°1 20 SMtaapr·l·e..w.·.o..O··d ·. .., 4191June. 1912. 'rhos. A. Forrester 13 Sept., 5661July. 1912. Nellie R. Forrester··· ·.. · 9ISept.. 1910 Maplewood.. 566[.Tuly, 1912. William H. Richardson. 79 Jan.. 1906 Salisbury..... . ,208iAugust.1912.

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DEATHS SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT.

NAME

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DATE

NO.

DEATH

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Jessie E. Appleton Chas. Ruch.................... Rose Jones Eliza A. Thompson Elizabeth S. Frame Harvey T. Smith.. Finis S. Arnold... Michael Kuehn. J. S. Daniels....... ..... Alvin P. Masterson... . Noah Vest...

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79IJan.. 781Aug., 68I.1ao.. 8510ct., 6410ct.. 84ISept.. 84 Oct., 72 I Sept.. 77IJan.. 67 IJune.' 781April,

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1906 Anchor....... . 4431Nov., 1911. 1902 Richmond... .. 57INov.. 1911. 1909 Marcus......... . 110INOV.• 1911. 1910 Samaritan 424 Nov., 1911. 1910 Barbee Ch.• O. E. S.. .. 31[Jan .• 1912. 1908 Golden........... .. 4751Jan., 1912. 1901 Sedalia.......... . 2361Feb., 1912. 1911 Haska........ .. 420IMarch. 1912. 1912 Triplett....... . 1122 March, 1912. 1912 Temperance....... . .. 434 August, 1912: 1912 Buckner.. .. 501 AugUst. 1912. I

APPLICANTS ADMITT.,ED WHO DID NOT COME. NAME

Louis H. Freligh Harriet E. Metzger

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ADMITTED

174 IAp·ril. 90 lJ~IY.

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RESIDENCE

116SISt. Louis. j267ISt. Louis.

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Amanda M. Roush . '73 IDee., Namiie J. Fuqua .. 28 March, Caroline HueffeL .. 76 IMay, 73 !May, Annie A. Dubuque . Jennie E. Gadle .. 83 !Aug., Christine Burger . 95 IDee., Eliza A. Robinson .. 82 IMay, l"erd. Droz . 78 INov., Rebecca Peterson .. 76lMarch, Mattie J. Hobbs .. 75 [April, David P. Watt . 80lApril, Grace V. Moore . 14 [April, Helen Moffitt . 14lJuly, William Moffitt... .. 13 IJuly, Harriett Sampey . 6610ct., 74 Oct., Julia A. Stearns . Elizabeth Koberly . 75 Oct., Eliza A. Court.. . 77 Oct., Eliza J. Potter .. 76 IFeb., Anna Eliza Lilly .. 78 [Aug., Anna E. Gassette . 76 IApril, Marcellus A. Bartlett.... 87 IDee., 83 Dec., Eliza A. Bartlett.... 84 IJan., Joseph Goodspeed Kate C. Lucky . 77 IJan., Elizabeth Woodring . Theresa Woodring .. Rufus H. Woodring . George Hampton.. . 15IFeb., Eliza A. Smith .. 65lApril. Elizabeth Jessee . 85 IMay, Ivan H. Baird . 15\JUl Y , 14 July, Mary Baird . 80IAug., James M. Clyde . 861Jan., John R. Culbertson Rex Dewhirst . 14ISept., Ruth Overton . Cora Overton . Nelson J. Swayze. 77IJan., Anna A. Linn .. 16 May, Eva K. Linn .. 14 IMay, Frank L. Linn . 12 [May, William MeK. Linn . 10 IMay, gmma P. Smith .... 64 IMay, Lawrence E: Lake 12lJuly, Wm. B. MeCaIL . 73 IFeb., Fred IVIatlack . 16IFeb., Cornelia Matlack .. 14 Feb., Elizabeth Vancleve . 84 IMarch, Mary E. Heburn .. 63 IApril, Chesley Williams . 15 ISept., Lorille Williams . 1'2 ISept., Cornelia C. Jones : . 69ISept., ColumbUs B. Hickum . 77 INov., Olivette Kershaw . 13 INov., Violet Kershaw . 101Nov., Minette Kershaw . 9 INov., _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _....:...'_._

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1890 1894 1897 1897 1897 1898 1899 1899 1900 1900 1900 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1901 1902 1902 1903 1903 1903 i904 1904

LODGE

~ilson

Shelbina Beacon.................................. Napthali... Friendship........................... Jefferson......................... Clarence Pride of the West.. Missouri.............................. Irondale Lathrop Dexter Savannah............................. 3avannah............................ Solomon Fayette Beacon................................. Pride of the WesL Aurora Gate City Randolph Ch., 0. E. S Kansas City Kansas City Gate City McDonald

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RESIDENCE

1911pocahontas. 228/Shelbina. 3 St. Louis. 25 St. Louis. 89 Chillicothe. 49 1 Jefferson City. 305lclarence. 179 St. Louis. 1 St. Louis. 143IIrondale. n061路Lathrop. 532 Dexter. 71 Savannah. 71 Savannah. 271ISprin g field. 47 Fayette. 31'St. Louis. 179 St. Louis. 267 St. Louis. 522 Kansas City. 150 Moberly. 220 Kansas City. 220 Kansas City. 522 Kansas City. R24 Independence.

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1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1905 1902 1905

Tuscan Ch., 0. E. S............ 681St. Louis. 3turge?n 1741 Sturge?n. MarcelIne 481\Mareelme. Marceline 481 Marceline. Solomon 271jSpringfield. Bogard 101,Bogard. Hazelwood 459lSeymour.

1907 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907 1907 1.907 1907 1907 1907

RuraL 316 K;:msas City. Bellefontaine Ch., 0. E. S... 69 St. Louis. Bellefontaine Ch., 0. E. S... 69 St. Louis. Bellefontaine Ch., 0. E. S.. 69 St. Louis. Bellefontaine Ch., 0. E. S.. 69 St. Louis. Josmos 282 St. Louis. Potos!... 131lpotost. Florence 261 New Florence. Bellefontaine Ch., 0. E. S... 69 St. Lou.is. Bellefonta ine Cb., 0. E. S... 691St. Louis. Bellefontaine Cb., 0. E. S.. 69 St. Louis. Napthal!............................... 25 St. Louis. Four Mile 212 Campbell. Four Mile 212 Campbell. Wakenda 52lCarrollton. Clearmount.. 507 Clearmount. Forest Park 578 St. Louis. Forest Park 578 j S1. Louis. Forest Park : 578 St. Louis. I

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RESIDENCE

- - - - - ------c'--If---· -,----------:-------------'-- I James H. Vance. Mary E. GowL. __ __ Wm. N. young __ __ . Sarah Watson __ Charles F. Gilmore__ Mary B. Yake....... .. __ .__ Howard Sizemore.. Opal Sizemore . Phillipine DolL. . James L. Davis ,... Letitia M. Davis . Sarah E. Harvey... . Diantha M. Taylor____ Mary Ann Wise.. .__ Susan E. Jamison ... Thos. McNalIy __ ...... __.. MaryJ. Garrett... . Wm. A. Dudgeon.____ Mary P. Dudgeon __ Frank Kershaw. Viola Harper......__ ... , Johu R. Fowkes.. __ Catharine Fowkes. Anthony McTeer __

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Vernon L. Norris.____ Mabel Fleming. Joseph H. Fleming__ Genevieve Shepard__ . Earl DeLacy.. .. __ Cary DeLacy.. __ Edith DeLacy.. Louis A. Wagner. Maud RiaL... .____ Edwin Sanders. Curtis Sanders__ Clarence Sanders. Ray S. Wilson. __ .... Phillip Stremmel Robert E. Arthur... Mrs. Robert E. Arthur __ Missouri Black Luzan Bohannon... F. V. Meyer...... __....... Edward Price__ .. Ethel Price__ Edith P. Price __ . K S. Pronge .• W. F. L'Hommedieu______ Marcellus B. Beach ... __ Wm. P. Knox .. __ .. .__ Wm. Horner........ Mary.T. Weatherby__ Louis W. Kuehner.. . Wm. H. MaxwelL... Mrs. C. R. Clark... Helen F. Anderson....... Mrs. S. E. BelL... __ ... Mrs. A. D. English .. __ Abner E. Adair __ . John W. Schwarner __ John IVlcCulloch.... __ Mrs. John McCulloch.

85 Jan., 1908 Charity.. . . ...__ .. __.__ 331\Charity . 87 Feb., 1908 Keystone __.. ... .. __ 243 St. Louis. 79 Feb., 1908 Belton .. _ 450jBelton. 81 March, 1904 Columbia .....__ ...__ .. 5341,pacific. 74 March, 1908 RuraL... .__ .. 316 Kansas City. 14 April, 1908 Granite . ..... __ 272 Sedalia. 13 April, 1908 Star of the WesL . 133lIronton. 11 IApril, 1908 Star ofthe WesL .. . 133 Ironton. 78 IJuly, 1908 Itasca __ __ 420 St. Louis. 79 IJuly, 1908 Chillicothe . ..-- 333lChlllicothe. 79IJUlY, 1908 Chillicothe__ . __ .. .. .. 333 ChlIIicothe. 76 March, 1908 Cambridge________ __ __ . __ . 63 Slater. 87 Sept., 1908 Warren __ __ 74 Keyt~sville. 85lsept., 1908 New Salem __ ..__ 270 Winfield. 83 Sept., 1908 Lexington .__ . . .. __ 149 Lexington. 72jSep t., 1908 Beacon ..__ __ __ .__ ... .• 3 St. Louis. 84 Dec., 1908 Troy.. .__..__ .. 34 Troy. 72 Jan., 1909 Fayette__.... __. 47 Fayette: 59jJan., 1909 Fayette.. __ __ , 47 Fayette. 6 Jan., 1909 Forest Park .__ __ . 578 St. Louis. 16 IJan.. 1909 United .__ 5 Springfield. 83 IApril, 1909 Paris Union __ ... __ . __ 1 19 Paris. 741April, 1909 Paris Union \19 Paris. 13 IJuly, 1909 Sparta __ . .. 296 Sparta.

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14 I Sept., 16 ISept., 11 !Sept., 88Isept., 13 Nov., 9 Nov., 6jNov., 76 Nov., 54 IFeb., 12 IFeb. 8IFeb.: 8 Feb., 14 May, 64 July, 67' Sept., 68 ISept., 71 ISept., 85lSept., 8310ct., 14 Oct., 12 IOct., 12 JOct., 80INov., 82 INov., 73 INov., 81 IDee., 92 Feb., 82 IJan., 12IJan., 78 Feb., 76INOV.. 16 March, 69 IOct., 681APril, 79 April, 791May, 75 IJune, 74/JUne,

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.. 1l:i09 Radiant Ch., O. E. S........... 88 St. J{)seph. 1909 Dexter.. __ .. __........ ... __ ..__ .... 532 Dexter. 1909 Dexter.. .. __ __ .. . 532 Dexter. 1909 United ..__ 5 Springfield. 1909 Rural __ .. . __..__... __ 316 Kansas City. 1909 Rural --..--- .1316 j Kansas City. 1909 Rural . __ 3161Kansas City. 1909 MissourL . liSt. Louis. 1910 Kansas City __ __ 220:Kansas City. 1910iMount Moriah __ -- --... 40ISt. Louis. 1910 Mount Moriah. __ ........ 40 St. Louis. 191(\ Mount Moriah .. __ 40 St. Louis. 1910 Bismark __ . . 41lBismark. 1910 Beacon. .. __ 3 St. Louis. 1910 HannibaL. __ 188 Hannibal. 1.910 HannibaL...__ __.. __. .. __ 188 Hannib.aI. 1910 Beacon __ __ __ 3 St. LoUIS. 1910 Laclede .. __ __. 83 t Lebanon. 1910 Geo. Washington __ · giSt. Louis. 1910 Kansas City.__ ..__ .. __..__ 220,Kansas City. 19.10 Kansas City.. .. 220lKansas City. 1910 Kansas City 220lKansas City. 1910 Palestine __ .:. 2411St. Charles. 1910 Huntsville __ . ..__ . 30lHuntsville. 1910 GentryvlIIe .. __ 125lGentrYVille. 1910 Tyro. __..__... .. __ __ 12 Caledonia. 1911 Duncan. .. 589 Duncan. 1911 Shelbina .. ... .__ 228 Shelbina. 1911 Cache __ __ .. .. __ 4161St. Louis. 1911 Linn __ 3261Linn. 1911 Golden Gate Ch., O. E. S 58jKansas City. 1911 seaman__... .......__.. ... __ \126jMiIan. 1910 New Salem __.. ... ..__ 270 New Salem. 1911 OccidentaL... : __ 1631St. Louis. 1911 Agricola __ .. 343lPetersburg. 1911 Hemple __ 371HemPle. 1911 Anchor..__ :: __ 443 St.Louis. 1911 Anchor __.. __ 443/St. Louis. 1

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ADMITTED

Silas K. Payne... 79 June, Nancy J. Payne.. 78 June, Wm. McCutcheon 73 June, Robert J. HilL...... 72 Aug., Myrtle Daniels..... 14 Aug.; Nellie May Daniels...... 8 Aug., Michael Kuehn... 72 Sept., Jacob M. Lindley 64 Oct., Nancy E. Waddell. 67 Oct., Ella Eckleman 63 Oct., Hester A. Maxwell 72 Sept., J. S. Daniel. 77 Jan., Anna DanieL.......... 77 Jan., Leona Whitacre.. 13 June, Louverna Whitacre........ 9 June, Cora Belle Whitacre.. 7 June, Oda AliceWhitacre. 6 June, John Whitacre................. 4 June, Walter R. Corliss 67 Jan., Richard L. Johnson 71 IJan., Christopher C. Green 83 \Feb., David E. Sheldon........... 751Feb., Ruth Hicks 14 March, D. P. Lewis 63 March, Wm. D. McManus 72 March, Clara May Whittaker..... 5 IMarch, James McCaskey.. 681APril, Fredonia E. Robson 64 April, Minnie A. Henley 541May, Geo. Fred Holstein 12 May, Mary C. Holstein 10 May, Bernard H. Holstein...... 8lMay, BernardenaA. Holstein. 7 May, Noah VesL 78 April, Allen R. Edison...... 81June, Wm. W. Riggs.:..... . 59 June, Wm. McNeaIly. 59 May, Benj. F. Hitt........ 521APril, Boon T. Muir....... 75 April, .Tohn F. Alberty... 76 April, Martha A. Alberty... 69jA Pril' Alvin P. Masterson...... 67 June, Milus A. Henry 84 April, Anna Clinton.................. 75 April, Eliza O'Bryant 83 June, Aaron Salkey........ 66/June, John B. Woods.. 87 May, Christian Fry........... 821APril, Alice Boogher.... 60 July, Leon Whitley............ 8 IJuly, Hollis Whitley....... 7 IJuly, Geniva Whitley...... 5 !July, Sebert Whitley................. 31July, Lydia M. Kingsbury 77 IApril, Mary C. Troutman 671July, Clairborn Kidd.. .. 62 IJuly, John Blize 75lJuly. Maria MCGann 169 IJuly, Lucy Jane Renick 64 IJuly, Henry P. Renick 74 IJuly, Emma H. Baker 78 IJune, Isaac N. Baker 83 !June, N. W. Ladd j75/AU g .â&#x20AC;˘

FAMILY.-Continued.

I I

LODGE

INO. (

RESIDENCl'~'

1911 Independence................... 76\Illde p endence. 1911 Independence.................... 76 Independence., 1911 Polar Star....... 79 St. Louis. 1911 Farmington 122 Farmington. 1911 Potosi.. 131 Potosi. 1911 Potosi.................. 131 Potosi. 1911!rtaSI{a...... . 420 S1.. Louis. 1911 Lambskin 460 St. Louis. 1911 Keystone...... . . 243 St. Louis. 1911 Napthali..... . 25 St. Louis. 1911 Linn............ . 326iLinn. 1912 Triplett 122:Triplett. 1912 friplett....... . ; 122 Triplett. 1912/'summerYilIe 555 Summerville. 1912 Summerville 555 Summerville. 1912 Summerville. . 555 Summerville. 1912 Summerville. ..,555 Summerville. 1912 3ummerville.. . 555 Summerville. 1912 Laclede.. 83 Lebanon. 1912 Rolla:.. . 213 Rolla. 1912 fuscan..... . 360\St. Louis. 1912 Corinthian 2651'warrensburg. 1912 \urora..... .. 267 St. Louis. 1912 Temple....... .. 299 Kansas City. 1912 West Gate . .., 4451St. Louis. 1912 Solomon 271ISpringfield. 1912 "I1:ound City 294iMound City. 1912 Bellefontaiue Ch., O. E. S.... 691 St. Louis. 1912 Polar Star....................... 79 St. Louis. 1912 '{eystone 243iSt. Louis. 1912 '{eystone ,243 St. Louis. 1912 ':<eystone ., 243 St. Louis. 1912 Keystone 243 St. Louis. 1912 Buckner.............. . 501 Buckner. 1912 Jeo. Washington 9 St. LouiR. 1912 ")outh Gate.......... .... 547,Kansas City. 1912 Palestine . .. 241 1St. Charles. 1912 OrientaL... .. .... 518lBlackburn: 1912 Belton.. 450 Belton . 1912 Wyaconda............ 24 La Grange. 1912 Wyaconda......... 241La Grange. 1912 Temperance....... 438lSmithville. 1912 Pittsville.. .. 428lPittsville. 1912 west Gate...... .. 445,St. Louis. 1912 Southwest... 4661 Southwest City. 1912 Kirksville...... 105lKirksville. 1912 j Barnesville........... ..... 353IEllingt.on. 1912 Meramac........... 95lEureka. 1912 fuscan . 360 St. Louis. 1912 De Witt. . 39 De Witt. 1912 De Witt.... .. 391De Witt. 1912 De Witt. . 39 De Witt. 1912 De Witt . 39 De Witt. 1912 St. Joseph. . 78 St. Joseph. 1912 Fellowship.. . 3451JOPlin. 1912 Poplar Bluff..................... 209 Poplar Bluff. 1912 Mechanicsville 260 Howell. 1912 Tuscan Ch., O. E. S 681St~ Louis. 1912 !\-it. "":ash!ngton 6141 Mt. Wash!ngton. 1912 Mt. "'ashIDgton 614 Mt. WashlDgton. 1912 Spr~ng H!ll... 155lspr!ng H~ll. 1912 SprIDg HIlL 155 Sprmg HIll. 1912 Mount Hope 476/0dessa.

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MATRON'S LETTER TO THE GRAND LODGE. Our life in the Home is an interesting one, for we are a family which believes that many hands make light work, and it is true here. We rise at 6 o'clock each morning, and at '6: 30 the hell rings for each one of us to go to our different duties. The boys, with brooms sweep away the fallen leaves and stones and bits of ,paper wp.ich seem to thrive over night, but their existence is short when our force of willing workers gets busy. Mr. Baker goes with them, which helps them to' get better acquainted. While the good work goes on out of doors, the girls are not idle, by any, means. They are busy cleaning the lower halls, parlor and offices, and when they finish you can see your face in the polished woodwork. The smaller children occupy themselves in putting their rooms in order for the day. At 7 o'clock the bells ring again and all come in and get ready for breakfast at 7: 15. How I wish that every Mason and Eastern Star member could stand by me and see those children come down the stairs with bright, happy, clean faces, their noble hearts shining in their eyes, which are indeed the windows of ~he soul. How proud you Masons would be of the grand work you are doing for the children of Brother Masons. Each day brings its numerous duties, but the children are so happy in their helping and show their appreciation so keenly, of all that yo.u are doing, that we are fully compensated. We wonder how we have ever been able to manage without the Hospital so long as we have, It is such a godsend to our Home family, and is in charge of the best physicians and surgeons and nurses, anywhere to be found. I know that when the Masons comâ&#x201A;Ź; to Grand Lodge they will sec for themselves the great good being done here. We thank all the Orders and the Eastern Stat for their help in sending such generous donations, and hope the coming year will find even more coming from each Chapter. Our children have been very well this year. Several of the old people have gone to the Great Beyond, and we 'miss each one not in their accustomed places. Several of our girls study music ,and Latin through the summer, as well as when in school, and they sew and help with the mending, and do fanc)" work. They and the boys are lovers of good books and as we have be,en given many of the standards they have good opportunity to keep informed on most of the desirable' topics of life and literature.

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We have installed a laundry in the Administration Building, so . that our girls do not have to go to the larger one, and can keep to themselves. It is a saving of time and the inspection of clothes is made here for our children. I want to say that nowhere can be found a better behaved set of children. Their manners in the dining room are far above those of many in private homes and I am very proud of them all. The Christmas Committee has given us all so many treats, including a watermelonÂˇ feast. We certainly did enjoy the wat~rÂˇ melons. We thank the Committee. Friends have been so kind in sending us donations of bedding, quilt pieces, fruit and gifts of all kinds. The Webster Groves Chapter entertained us royally at the beautiful home of one of their members. Our boys have been swimming a number of times during vacation, while our girls have enjoyed the picture shows and the parks. A look into the department of sewing will soon explain the busy days there, where are made the children's dresses and our children are as well and as neatly dressed as those in private homes. When anyone comes to see us about adopting one of our children I think of Will Carleton's poem, "Which shall it be?" and it tugs at my heartstrings to t)link of parting with one. We must not be selfish, for we know what it means to them to have a home and to be able to battle with the world's trials, and that the help and training they get here in the Masonic Home is the stepping-stone to their success. Fraternally submitted, I

HARRIET E. BAKER, Matron. â&#x20AC;˘

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LETTER TO THE GRAND LODGE FROM MATRON OF THE OLD PEOPLE. This, my first year as a Matron over the old people in the Masonic Home of Missouri, and later, the new Hospital, has been full of duties, responsibilities, cares and joys and blessings, and I acknOWledge the loving, guiding hand of our Heavenly Father through all. So to-day I look back upon a record of duty faithfully performed if not fully done. I must note the many pleasures which the Eastern Star Chapters and also the Christmas Committee have conferred on myoid people during the year. Nearly every month the Past Matrons and Past Patrons have tendered to' them a literary and musical enter路 tainment, interspersed with the substantials for the inner man, of course always appreciated, as was the strawberry feast, which was a treat to all. Rose Hill Chapter treated them to a spicy and realistic drama. Another great and lasting pleasure has been given them by the different Chapters of Missouri, Rose Hill being the inception. The different Chapters responded nobly to the cause and now a very handsome piano is installed in myoid people's reception hall and many enjoyable evenings have been spent in listening to strains of sweet music. They are very grateful. I The Christmas COl?mittee. How they make every heart throb with gratitude. First the picture show, then our Merry Christmas morning, what joy and gladness they bring. All, young as well as old, were remembered financially and otherwise. I shall ever remember this my first Christmas in the Masonic Home. The glad Easter tidings a pleasure to all. The trolley ride in elegant parlor cars, the appetizing refreshments at Ramona Park, the watermelon feast also, was a great success and was enjoyed by all. The good Shriners must not be forgotten, for they, too, kindly remembered all by coming out with their band and entertaining us with several fine selections. Another time by taking us in' special cars to the minstrel show given by Moolah Temple. Last, but not least, in our round of pleasures, the treat given by Webster Groves, O. E. S., on the 27th of August. At 9: 30 a. m. 19 automobiles were lined up in front of the Masonic Home, and soon the flag-bedecked procession was wending its way toward Webster Groves to the beautiful suburban home of Mrs. Beatty,

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where everything was in readiness to entertain both the old and young. The warm-hearted welcome accorded us by all members of the Chapters wfls so genuine that language fails us when we try to expres's our thanks. Our phonograph, a donation of love, must occupy a niche. Many winter evenings have been pleasantly spent by the introduction of this little instrument. When the first notes are sounded the rec~ption hall is soon filled with eager lis.teners. The 'successful removal of all the invalids on June 18th to the new Infirmary, with Mrs. Fletcher's assistance, was without hitch or incident. The reminders of the O. E. S. of Missouri were in evidence at every turn; the beautiful and elegant furnishings in rooms and sun parlors are above criticism. Many more comforts are yet to be added, which will make the Infirmary a model of comfort to invalids. The operating rooms are fully equipped with all the latest improvements, and, taking it as a whole, we consider it a grand success. On Au~ust 12th the dining room in the new Hospital was opened and all the old people are eating there. We are proud of our new dining room. Many of myoid people are able to assist in keeping the dining room in the best of condition. Not only in the dining room do my people assist, but with sewing, mending, and caring for their rooms. During the past year some have paEsed to the Great Beyond, while 43 have been added to our list, making a total of 113 dear old people. Many of my people have spent a part of the summer visiting friends and relatives. Most have returned pleased with their outing and glad to be home once more. On August 13th Mr. and Mrs. Clifford C. Baker' were installed as Superintendent and Matron over the Home. Already they have found a tender spot in all our hearts. I have truly enjoyed my stewardship as Matron over the old people and I do certainly. treasure and feel grateful for their kindness, loyalty and affection' for me, for they have entwined themselves atound my heartstrings. May God ever bless each and everyone of them. My sincere thanks are tendered the Honorable Board and Medical Staff for their valiant and l~yal support given me during my' sojourn in the Home. l\1ay God sustain us in tqe future as in the past. Sincerely, ANNIE LEE.

1912.]

255

Appendix.

REPORT OF SECRETARY MASONIC HOME' OF

M~SSOURI.

FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1911, TO AUGUST 31. 1912. "A"-RECEIPTS GENERAL FUND. 1911. . Amounts. Date. From Receipts. ..$ 78.00 Sept. Interest, Loan No. 14 . 255.00 Interest. Loan No. 1q . " 38,926.80 Oct. Grand Lodge per capita tax . 135.00 Interest, Loan No. 16 . 15.10 Supt. sundry collections . Nov. 105.00 Interest, Loan No. 50 . 150.00 Interest, Loan No. 51. . Interest, Loan No. 52 . 135.00 Interest, Llan No. 53 . 120.00 Interest, Loan No. 48 . 30.00 Interest, Loan No. 35 . 150.00 Interest, Loan No. 45 . 30.00 . 105.00 I nterest, Loan No. 45 % Interest, Loan No. 28.......... . . 56.00 Lambe & Co. refund from United Railway . 75.34 Supt. Tbompson. pension . 36.00 Per capita tax Grand Chapter, O. E. S .. 3,355.20 Dec. Interest, L'oan No. 54 . 75.00 1912. Jan. Interest, r.oan No. 15.... 90.00 Supt. sundry collections 43.19 Interest, Loan No. 42 . 216.00 Interest, Loan No. 19 :.. . . 1.36.50 Interest, Loan No. 56 8.00 Interest, Loan No. 17.................. . . 267.83 Per capita t ax Ararat Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., Kansas City . 216.60 Donations St. Graal Com., No. 12, Columbia . 25.00 Welle-Boettler Bakery Co. . . 25.00 Feb. Interest, Loan No. 47 . 600.00 March Interest, Loan No.2 . 1.50.00 Interest, Loan No. 44 . 276.00 Interest, Loan No. 36 . 450.00 Interest, Loan No. 43 . 274.50 Interest, Loan No. 49 . 270.00 Interest, L:lan No. 37 . 150.00 Intere:3t, Loan No. 29 . 183.00 Ap,~il Interest, Loan No. 30 . 294.00 Interest, Loan No. 35 . 150.00 Interest, Loan No. 48 . 30.00 Interest, Loan No. 50 . 105.00 Interest, Loan No. 51.. . 150.00 Interest, Loan No. 52 . 135.00 Interest, Loan No. 53 . 120.00 In:erest, Loan No. 55 . 480.00 Interest, Loan No. 45 . 105.00 Interest, Loan l'<o. 45lh . 30.00 Interest, Loan No. 54 . 75.00 Circuit costs returned, Vandergrift case 326.92 June Supt. snr;dry collEo-ctions . 59.09 ,,' 3/ 5 Grand Lodge dues to date __ 30.00 JU!,Y Interest, Loan No. 15.... . . 90.00 Interest, Loan No. 40 . 120.00 Interest, Loan N:l. 8 . . 252.00 Transfer from Hospital Construction Fund . 5,000.00 Interest from Thhd National Bank . 125.23 Interest on daily balanCES, Wells Banking Co . 309.57 Interest,. one year and compound Loan No. 39 . 432.60

Ba)a~~ce~~t~~nudl~~p~~~b~;a~:"i9ii::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::$ g~:~~~:~~ Total

$ 83,763.04

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"B"-RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED. Per capita tax Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M., Grand Chapter O. E. S. and Ararat Temple. A. A. O. ,N. M. S $ 42,528.60 36.00 Pension from members of the Home .. 402.26 Refunded . Collections by Supt. .. 117.38 Donations .. 50.00 Interest on Loans . 7,064.43 ,Interest on daily balauce Third. National Bank.... . . 125.23 Transfer from Hospital Construction Fund . 5,000.00 Interest on. daily balance Wells Banking Co . 309.57 $ 55,633.47 "C"-'GENERAL FUND. DISBURSEMENTS CLASSIFIED.

...$ 13,134.78 Meats, groceries and prOVISIOn,; . 2,497.49 Dry goods, clothing and shoes .. Light, fuel, ice ~ . 4,115.79 Medical supplies, surgeon, dentist, drugs, optician, chiropcdist, bar774.27 ber . 864.22 Laundry . 7,549.42 Wages c . 2,987.50 Salaries """""'"'''' 397.12 Supplies, disinfectants, powders, toilet paper .. Telephone . 106.89 Plumbing, hardware and repairs : .. 737.75 Current expense . 580.00 Directors' expense .. 1,139.95 Improvements . 114.75 39,363.83 Hospital Construction Fund .. Printing, postage, stationery, express .. 175.93 Examination of books, annual, for E. W. Deane and .John T. Mason 115.00 800.00 J. L. Kirkendall . Tuition fee . 30.00 105.76 Krenning-Westermann China Co .. 154.83 Allen Investment Co. .. .. Findley Art Co .. 72.99 181.50 C. B. Burton, water rate .. 45.95 . Sol. E. Waggoner, premium on bonds 7.98 Monroe Co., abstract .. 80.00 M. H. Alexander, funeral expense . Buxton & Skinner, filing case.......... . . 89.00 10.00 Wm. A. Hoffman, boiler inspector . 650.00 Jamison & Thomas, attorney fee . 11.25 R. R. Kreeger, refund . 7.50 i!i~~:~s:lgPl ~~l~;;, ~~~~~n~~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 382.50 21.5IJ F. C. Bonsack, architect . . .. 54.00 C. O. Bruce, refund.................................................... 45.30 John T. Mason, refund ... D. A. Jamison, refund . 7.25 1,425.00 National Securities Co., Valhalla, cemetery lots , : . Edward Koeln, sprinkling tax .. 93.37 St. Louis fire prevention bureau . 2.50 W. M. Williams, attorney fee .. 512.65 W{)odward & Tiernan, SUbscription report for Grand Chapter .. 50.00 1. Sleith, tuning pianos . 5.00 D. A. Jamison, fee attendant, J. L. KirkendalL. .. 300.00 Riverside Title & Trust Co .. 5.00 Montrose Nursery, cutting trees......... .. .. 61.25 Sol. E. Waggoner, refund .. 19.90 F. W. Woolworth Co .. 4.23 : .. C. C. Baker, refund 30.00 ,Menter Lamkin Co., abstract .. 6.65 Total

$ 79,927.55

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"D"-GENERAL FUND, STATEMENT BY TOTALS. Net balance September 1, 1911.. $ 28,129.57 Receipts for' the year '路B.................................................................................. 55,633.47 Total. Disbursements "C"

$ 83,763.04 79,927.55

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

Balance August 31, 1912

Balance reported by 1'reasurt3r Less outstanding check No. 3322 $ 63.76 Sale of Triplett lots placed by Treasurer to . credit of General Fund.................................. 77.06

$3.976.31

Balance available funds................................................

$3,835.49

3,835.49

140.82

"E"-RECEIPTS. HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. Amount collected to September 1, 1911 $ 55,316.78 Interest on daily bala.nces for year ending August 31, 路1911.............. 448.69 Balance on hand September 1, 1911

$ 55,765.47

Since received from Grand Secretary and other sources and deposited1911. September $ 1.226.98 October 40,394.60 November 760.35 December 1,860.67 1912. January .. 12,881.26 February . 992.66 212.35 March . 285.00 April . May . 5,804.33 June . 793.25 July . 5,099.20 Total payments on subscriptions for year . Interest on daily balances for year ending August 31, 1912..........

$126,181.04

Total "F"-DISBURSE:MENTS. HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. Check No. 19. Check No. 20. Check No. 21. Check No. 22. Check Check Check Check

No. No. No. No.

70,310.65 104.92

23. 24. 25. 26.

Check No. 27.

Elliott & Barry Engineering Co., sec283.00 ond payment $ 500.00 F. C. Bonsack, architect . M. W. Sutherland B. & C. Co., eighth payment : . 12,000.00 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., second' payment power house .. 2,500.00 Light and Development Co . 712.06 Insurance on Hospital building .. 90.00 Light and Development Co .. 1,649.69 Elliott & Barry Engineering Co., third payment . 119.00 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., third payment power house .. 3,400.00

258 Check No. 28. Check No. 29. Ch<;ck No. 30. Check No. 31. Check No. 32. Check No. 33. Check No. 34. Check No. 35. Check No. 36. Check No. 37. Check No. 38. Check No. 39. Check No. 40. Check No. 41. Check No. 42. Check No. 43. Check No. 44. Check No. 45. Check No. 46. Check No. 47. Check No: 48. Check No. 49. Check No. 50. Check No. 51. Check No. 52. Check No. 53. Check No. 54. Check No. 55. Check No. 56. Check No. 57. Check No. 58. Check No. 59. Check No. 60. Check No. 61. Check No. 62. Check No. 63.

Appendix. 路W. M. Sutherland, ninth payment on Infirmary building $ 7,500.00 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Ca., time and material __ __ .. 38.00 Delafield & Snow, insurance, heating plant . J20.00 John O'Brien B. W. Co., boilers for power house, second payment.. .... 1,058.75 Delafield & Snow, insurance, premium on Infirmary building..... __ ... __ 90.00 'Light and Developmeent Co., power house __ .. 1,703.92 W. M. Sutherland B. & C Co., tenth payment Infirmary building..:.... 5,000.00 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., fourth payment power house .. __ ........ 3,000.00 Elliott & Barry Engineering Co., Infirmary building 1,000.00 John O'Brien B. W. Co., third payment power house ...... __ ........ 1,058.75 Delafield & Snow, insurance on Infirmary building 1,038.83 Light and Develop~ent Co., power house . 1,006.18 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., eleventh payment Infirmary building.... 10,000.00 Elliott & Ban)' Engineering Co., fifth payment on Infirmary. building...... 1,500.00 Schroeter Bros. Hardware Co .... 483.40 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., fifth payment on power house . 2,500.00 Schroeter Bros. Hardware Co., [or 52.25 power house Light and Development Co __ . 64.00 F. C. Bonsack, architect, which he turns in as subscription to Hospital 1,175.93 Construction Fund F. C. Bonsack, architect, final payment .00. .. . __ ..... __ ... 556.51 Fred Medart Manufacturing Co., Infirmary build in?; .. __ .... 00. ... 240.00 Elliott & Barry Engineering Co., sixth and final payment on Infirmary building 375.00 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., twelfth payment Infirmary building.... 6,798.41 W. M. Sutherland B. & C. Co., sixth and final payment on power house 819.00 Light and Development Co., final payment on power house .. 100.78 ,John O'Brien B. W. Co., taking down old stack 60.60 Void, not usrd. W. M. Sutherland B. & C. C., final payment Infirmary building.... __ ........ ],062.12 St. Louis Fire Prevention Bureau, 8.50 inspection electric lights A. P. Miller, drayage and setting bronze tablets .. 20.25 Flour City Ornamental Iron Works, bronze tablets in Infirmary building 470.00 6.00 Goeckner-Melville Plumbing Co ........ Engelman-Johns Painting Co., paintill?; walls, ceiling, etc., in Infirmary building __ ........ 909.00 Hess V,路路arming 'and Ventilating Co., instrument case and lodi:ers 294.75 L. M. Sperry El. Co .. 159.60 Missouri House & W. C. Co .. 95.80

[Sept.

Check No. 64. Check No. 65. Check Check Check Check

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No. No. No. No.

Kraushaar Brass Manufacturing Co.. $ L. M. Sperry, illuminating Infirmary building . 'Engleman-Johns Painting Co . T. E. Schoenberg Manufacturing Co .. J. B. Scogin, shelving . Wells Banking Co., transfer to General Fund . Gloeckner-Melville' Plumbing Co .

66. 67. 68. 69.

Check No. 70.

20.25 167.00 4.10 558.10 135.20 5,000.00 289.00

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................................. $ 77,793.73 40,702.54

Disbursements 1912 Disbursements 1911 Total

118,196.27

Balance

7,684.77

"G"-HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. STATEMENT BY TOTALS. Collections $126,076.12 Interest on daily balances....... 104.92 Total

$126,181.04

DISBURSEMENTS. Main building . Power house Architect ,................................... Sundries .. Transfer to General Fund..... rota I disbursements

118,496.27

Balance on hand........................................ Treasurer's balance ,Less (;heck No. 70, outstanding................. Net available balance ..

$ 83,050.57 23,807.19 5,131.44 1,507.07 5,000.00

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

7,973.77 289.00

7,684.77

REPORT OF CAMPBELL WELLS. TREASURER OF THE MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROM SEPTEMBER

1911. Sept. J. " 4. 4. Oct. 3. 4. 24. Nov. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3.

3. 3. 9. 16. . 16. 16. Dec. 6.

1, 1911,

'1'0 SEPTEMBER

1, 1912.

RECEIPTS. To " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "

Balance in Treasury................... . Interest six months, Loan No. 14 Interest olle year, Loan No. 10 . Interest one year, Loan No. 16 .Grand Lodge per capita tax Cash from Secretary Interest six months, Loan No. 50 Interest six months, Loan No. 51. Interest six months, Loan No. 52 Interest six months, Loan No. 53 Interest six months, Loan No. 48 Interest six months, Loan No. 35 Interest six months, Loan No. 45 Interest six months, Loan No. 45 :1J2 Intf!rest one year, Loan No. 28 Cash from Secretary Cash from Secretary O. E. S. per capita tax Interest six months, Loan No. 54

$ 28,563.04 .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . ..

78.00 255.00 135.00 38,926.80 15.10 105.00 150.00 135.00 120.00 30.00 150.00 30.00 105.00 56.00 75.34 36.00 3,355.20 75.00

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1912. Jan. 12. 18. 18. 18. 19. 20. 29. 29. Feb. 3. 29. March 2. 2. 2. 2. 16. 16. 19. 6. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. 29. 2. 2. 6. 16. June 3. 19. 21. 2. 2. 11. 25. 27. 31. 31.

To. Interest six months, Loan No. 15 " Interest one year, Loan No. 42 __ .__ " Fractional interest, Loan No. 56 :: " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "

.. ..

f~~~~~f~ln~n;~~~~\~a~~nN:; l~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

\ Cash from Secretary __ Ararat Temple, K. C., per capita tax St. Graal Commandery, No . . 12 __ Cash from Secretary................. .. Interest one year, Loan No. 47. __ Interest one year, Loan No.2 Interest one year, Loan No. 44 Interest one year, Loan No. 35 Interest one year, Loan No. 43 Interest one year, Loan No. 37 Interest one year, Loan No. 49 Interest one year, Loan No. 29. __ .__ Interest one year, Loan No. 30 Interest six months, Loan No. 35. Interest six months, Loan No. 48 __ Interest six months, Noan No. 50 Interest six months, Loan No. 51. Interest six months, Loan No. 52 Interest six months, Loan No. 53 Interest one year, Loan No. 55 __ Interest six months, Loan No. 45 Interest six months, Loan No.. 45lh Cash from Seeretary Interest six months, Loan No. 54 .. Cash from Secretary Cash from secretary Cash from Secretary Interest ODe year, Loan No. 40 Interest six months, Loan No. 15 Interest one year, Loan No.8 Transfer -from Hospital Fund Interest from Third National' Bank Interest from WelIs Banking Co. . Interest one year and compound, Loan

.__

No. 39

. . .. .. .. . .. __ . . .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .

90.00 216.00 8.00 136.50 267.83 43.19 216.60 25.00 25.00 600.00 150.00 276.00 450.00 274.50 150.00 270.00 183.00 294.00 150.00 30.00 105.00 150.00 135.00 120.00 480.00 105.00 30.00 77.06 75.00 326.92 59.09 30.00 120.00 90.00 252.00 5,000.00 125.23 309.57 432.60

$ 84,273.57 DI SBURSEMENTS. By amount paid out on warrants to date as per numbered cancelIed vouchers herewith submitted and listed $ .80,297.26 1912. Sept. 1. Balance in Treasury.................................................................... 3,976.31 Total

$ 84,273.57

FraternalIy submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer. To ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, President Masonic Home of Missouri.

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MASONIC HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. 1911. Sept. 1. To Balance in Treasury $ 16,085.43 .. 4. 1,095.00 .. Cash from Sec~~tary.. -----.. - ---- ..-- -.. -- . 20.00 11. 107.30 11. 22.00 11. 60.00 11. 65.00 11. 328.00 15. 10.00 15. 130.00 16. 20.00 20. 500.00 30. 81.00 30. 127.00 30. 756.68 Oct. 2. 107.00 4. 7,800.00 4. 114.34 9. 177.26 11. 746.00 24. 185.00 24. __ __ __ .. 30,000.00 " Transfer from General Fund _ 25. __ __ __.. __ _ . 90.00 " Cash from Sec~~tary 25. 70.50 26. 104.50 Nov. 2. 24.00 6. 123.00 9. 154.50 16. 67.35 16. 281.50 20. 23. 35.00 Dec. 1. 25.00 4. 50.00 185.65 9. 11. 130.02 78.50 15. 163.00 16. 18. 142.50 '" 268.50 18. 22. 119.50 26. 125.00 26. 55.00 29.' 454.00 1912. Jan. 1. 41.00 98.00 1. 6. 66.00 18. 155.00 176.00 19. 19. 1,338.83 " Transfer from General Fund .: _ . 19. 8,000.00 20. " Cash from Sec~~tary - -- ..--------.. - __ - . 1,050.00 22. 1,175.93 29. 44.50 29. 50.00 Feb. 1. 683.33 1. 141.67 5. 62.33 12. 670.00 16. 25.00 23. 92.00 26. 25.00 26. 30.00 28. 88.33 March 28. 187.35 April 2. 25.00

262

M~r June M~r June

[Sept. 13. 22. 25. 23. 25. 3. 17. 17. 14. 14. 14. 2l. 2. 6. S. 1l. 15. 17. 25. 5. 5. 31.

To Cash from

Sec~;tary

......................$

Interest from Wells Banking Co ...

40.00 80.00 165.00 160.50 5,066.66 56.00 401.17 120.00 62.50 88.75 路187.00 25.00 163.00 267.00 228.00 1,380.00 457.00 502.00 1,011.67 841.34 679.19 104.92

$ 87,596.00 DISBURSEMENTS. By amount paid路 out to date as per numbered cancelled vouchers

herewith submitted and listed.. 1912. Sept. 1. By balance

]~TllEL13ERT

$ 79,622.23 7,973.77

Total

;

.......$ 87,596.00

Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer.

F. ALLEN, President Masonic Home of Missouri.

263

Ap'fendix.

1812.]

WELLS BANKING COMPANY. PLATTE CITY,

Mo" September 1, 1912.

Ethelbert F. A.lle~, P1'esident, Masonic Home

Missouri:

SIR-This is to certify that there is to the credit of路 the Masonic Home of Missouri in this bank the sum of thirty-nine hundred seventy-six dollars and thirty-one cents ($3,976.31), and also there is in this bank to the credit of the Masonic Hospital Construction Fund the sum of seventy-nine hundred seventy-three dollars and seventy-seven cents ($7,973.77). Very truly yours, W. S. WELLS, PTesident. DEAR

WELLS BANKING Co.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS. Statement of Securities belonging to the Endowment Funds of the Masonic Home of Missouri. September 1. 1912. Notes secured by real estate, first mortgage, six per cent .... ......$108,775.00 Cash in Third National Bank, St. Louis, Mo.... 13,044.23 Total.

..$121,819.23

Thes.:! securities belong to the Endowment Funds, as follows: .$ 35,114.00 Knights Templar Endowment Fund.... 13,150.00 James L. Kirkendall Endowment Fund 11,730.00 W. H. Smith Endowment Fund . 5,000.00 T. W. Higgins Endowment Fund . 1,665.74 James W. Harrison En路jowment Fund... .... 1,117.60 Masonic Home Certificate Endowment Fund . Ferdinand Herold Endowment Fund . 500.00 Sarah B. Coffman Endowment Fund . 465.89 53,076.00 General Endowment Fund Total

..... $121,819.23

All of the above securities are kept by t.he 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 li'und, or one of said Trustees accompanied by the President or Secretary of the Masonic Home. or by one of said T'rustees accompanied by one or more members of the l,'inante Committee of the Masonic Home. The Endowment Fund has increased since the report made one year ago $565.74, $65.74 being the final amount receivEd at the settlement of the James W. Harrison Estate, and $500.00 in the form- of a bequest from Ferdinand Herold, which has been set apart as a separate fund bearing' his name. . The 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 per cent interest on dalIy balances; said interest being paid to the Treasurer of the Masonic Home, . There are in process of cllmpletion first mortgage farm loans sufficient to invest most of the cash in bank. . Fraternally submitted, CAMPBELL WELLS, Treasurer of the Endowment Funds. To ETHELBERT F. ALLEN, President Masonic ,Home of Missouri.

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Appendix. REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE.

ST. LOUIS, September 10. 1912. M1·. R. R. Kreeger, Chairman l<'inance Committee, Masonic Hom" of Missouri:

DEAR SIR AND WORSHIPFUL BROTHER-Having during the past year made examinations and reports at various dates up to the 31st of July. I now have the honor of submitting the report of my examination of the books. papers and reports of the Secretary and of the Treasurer of the Home for the month of August. 1912. I also submit a synopsis of the transactions during the year commencing September 1. 1911. 'and terminating August 31, 1912. I find that all receipts reported and warrants drawn. have been correctly entered and footed up in the books designed for those purposes. and that duly authorized vouchers for supplies purchased and for other expenditures are on file with the papers of the Home.' . GENERAL FUND. The Secretary reports receipts: Aug. 1. 1912. Available cash on hand Interest on Loan No. 39 $ Interest daily balances Third National Bank...................... Interest dailt balances Wells Banking Co ;.............

. 432.60 125.23 309.57

$ 4.845.87

867.40 Disbursements: Warrants No. 3280 to 3322 August 31, 1912. Available balance on hand The Treasurer reports: Aug. 1. 1912. Balance in bank Receipts Aug.

$ 5.713.27 1,877.78

$ 3,835.49

$ 4.991.93 867.40

Warrants paid: 1. Outstanding. No. 3271 $ , 19.00 Outstanding. No. 3279 50.00 No. 3280 to No. 3321............................................. 1.814.02

$ 5,859.33

1,883.02 Aug.31. Balance in bank Reconcilement of balances:

Treasurer's balance Less Tremlett lots should be Endowment Fund $ Warrant No. 3322. outstanding...............................................

$ 3,976.31 . 77.06 63.76

Secretary's balance

$ 3,976.31 140.82 $ 3,835.49

GENERAL FUND. For Year Ending August 31, 1912. Secretary: RECEIPTS. Sept. 1, 1911. Balance on hand :.......................................... Per capita tax, Grand Bodies.............................................. $42,312.00 Interest on investments 7,064.43 Interest on daily balances.................................................... 434.80 Donations $241.60 Donaticns, St. Graal, No. 12.................................. 25.00 266.60 Pension, Brother Thompson .. 36.00 117.38

$28,129.57

~~11~~~I.O~. ~ ~~~e~I~;:f:;~~.~ ·.·.~·.~·.:·.·.·.·.··.·.·.·.~·.·.·.·.·.:·.·.·.·.·.·.·$···75:·3·4

Refund. court costs

326.92

Loan to -Construction Fund; part returned

Receipts for the year

402.26 5,000.00

55.633.47 $83,763.04

1912.]

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DISBURSEMENTS. Warrants No. 2660 to No. 3322: Loaned to Construction Fund St. Graal donation; transferred to H. C. Fund...... Lot, Valhalla Cemetery............. Supplies, salaries, help, etc.... .

$39,338.83 25.00 1,425.00 39,138.72

Disbursements for year September 1, 1912.

79,927.55

Balance on hand.

$ 3,835.49

Treasurer: RECEIPTS. Sept. 1, 1911. Balance in bank , . Proceeds Tremlett. lots .. Aug. 31, 1912. â&#x20AC;˘ Received from Secretary . Sept. 1, 1911. Aug. 31, 1912.

$28,563.04 77.06 55,633.47

WARRANTS PAID. Outstanding, Nos. 2458-2659 No. 2660 to No. 3321..

Sept. 1, 1912.

$84,273.57 $

433.47 79,863.79

Balance in bank

80,297.26 $ 3,976.31

HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. The Secretary reports: Aug. 1, 1912. Balance on hand Interest daily balances Aug. 14, 1912.

. .

$ 7,868.85 104.92 $ 7,973.77 289.00

Warrant No. 70

Sept. 1, 1912. Balance on hand $ 7,684.77 The Treasurer reports a balance on hand of $7,973.77 on Sept. 1, warrant No. 70 not having been presented for payment. HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. For Year Ending August 31, 1912. SECRETARY'S RECEIPTS. Sept. 1, 1911. Balance on hand Donation, Grand Lodge $ 7,800.00 Donation, Grand Chapter :.................................. 5,000.00 Masonic bodies and individuals 18,171.82 Interest daily balances; Wells Banking Co................... 104.92 Borrowed from General Fund $38,OOO.OO Transferred from General Fund for insurance 1,338.83

$15,062.93

$31,076.74

39,338.83 70,415.57

Receipts for the year

DISBURSEMENTS. Warrants No. 19 to No. 70: Main building Power house Architects' fees Insurance Meving l;ltack

$51,212.17 17,949.69 2,232.44 1,338.83 60.60

Returned to General Fund account loan

$72,793.73 5,000.00

$85.478.50

77,793.73

Avaiiable balance on hand...................................................................

$ 7,684.77

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Append拢x. The Treasurer reports receipts:

Sept. I, 1911. Aug. 31, 1912.

Balance in bank................ From Secretary

路

$16,085.43 71,510.57 $87,596.00

Warrants paid, No. 18, outstanding, Sept. 1, 1911 No. 19 to N{). 69.. .

$ 2,117.50 77,504.73 79,622.23

Sept. 1, 1912.

Balance in bank

$ 7,973.77

HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND. From Commencement. RECEIPTS. Dec., 1909 to Aug. 31, 1910 1911. . 1912

Subscriptions, Etc. Interest. 57.01 ........$ 14,625.09 $ 391.68 40,691.69 104.92 30,971.82

Received from subscriptions . Interest on balances Borrowed from General Fund Transferred from General Fund for insurance .

$ 86,288.60 .. 553.61 . 38,000.00 1,338.83

553.61

-~---

Total receipts Main building Power house Architect fees Surveys, etc. . Moving stack

.............................................$126,181.04 DISBURSEMENTS. . . .. . . ..

. ..

$ 83,050.57 23,807.19 5,131.44 107.64 60.60

Total oost to Aug. 31, 1912 ... Insurance; transferred to General Fund Returned to General Fund account loan

$112,157.44 1.338.83 5,000.00

Total disbursements . . Sept. 1, 1912. Balance to credit of Fund .

$118,496.27 7,684.77 $126,181.04

have compared the receipts from subscriptions, etc., $86,288.60, as they appear on the Secretary's hooks, with the total charged to him by WorshipfUl Brother John R. Parson, Grand Secretary, and find that they correspond, except that Brother Par,;on does not include the donation from Tancred Commandery of $25.00 in May, 1912, which was sent to the Secretary by Worshipful Brother Allen. . I accompanied Worshipful Brothers Sol. E. Waggoner and R. R. Kreeger to the ",aults {)f the Mississippi Valley Trust Company, and assisted in an examination {)f the securities of the Endowment Fund, and found them to consist of items aggregating $121,225, face value; and cash on deposit with the Third National Bank of $94.23, as per it.emized statement attached, making a total of $121,319.23. All of which is fraternally and courteously submitted. J. PERCIVAL SMITH, Certified PubIlc Accountant.

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Appendix. MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. Securities Sept. I, 1912.

No. 2 8 16 17

Feb. July Sept. Jan.

28 29

April 16, 1898 March 19, 1907

800.00 5,000.00

10- 8-11 3-19-12

35 36 39 40 42

Oct. 7, 1907 31, 1908 Jan. March 4, 1908 22, 1908 June 4, 1909 Jan.

5,000.00 7,500.00 7,000.00 2,000.00 5,100.00

4- 7-12 3- 1-12 3- 4-12 6-22-12 1- 4-12

43 44 45 45Y2 47 48 50 52 53 51 54 55 57 58 59 60

Feb. March April March March March April April April April Noy. April Noy. Jan. .July March

4,575.00 4,600.00 3,500.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 1,000.00 3,500.00 4,500.00 4,000.00 5,000.00 2,500.00 9,500.00 2,500.00 8,000.00 2,500.00 12,950.00

2- 1-12 3- 3-12 4-20-12 4-20-12 3- 2路12 4- 7-12 4- 4-12 4- 4-12 4- 4-12 4- 4-12 5- 1-12 4-20-12

Date. 29, 12, 8, 21,

I, 3, 20, 5, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 20, 20, 18, 5, 1,

1904 1906 1905 1904

1909 1909 1905 1906 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1911 1911 1912 1910 1912

Amount. Interest Paid. 2-29-12 $ 2,500.00 4,200.00 7-12-12 9- 8-11 2,250.00 1-21-12 5,000.00

Credit

1-21-05 8- 1-11

300.00 500.00

Credit 10-20-09 12- 6-09 6- 4-10 1-23-11

400.00 1,000.00 150.00 400.00

1- 4-10 1- 1-11 1- 2-12

1,000.00 500.00 500.00

Credit

Jnt. due 11-20-12 Int. due 1-18-13 7- 5-12 Int. due

3- 1-13

$125,975.00 4,750.00 ...... _----_ ..................

$4,750.00

Net amount ............$121,225.00 94.23 Third National Bank....

Verified by D'A. P. Cooke, Asst. Cashier.

Credits

Total

......................$121,319.23

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Appendix.

DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAN D l\IAsrI'ERS. GRAND SECRE,TARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

Lodg~es J.Llccordillg~

to Districts.

FIRST DISTRICT. JOHN M. DORAN, D. D. G. M., MEMPHIS.

County.

Clark do

No.

do do do do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

167 Revere ; 180 Des Moines 290 Fairmount. 318 Eldorado 362 Hiram ,. 436 Gothic 588 St. Francisville

, , , ,

. 16 Memphis . 72 Gorin . 572 Rutledge

Scotland do do

Schuyler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Middle Fabius Lodge of Love 380 Queen City 427 Glenwood 244

259

Revere. Athens. Wyaronda. Luray. Kahoka. 4Iexandria. St. Francisville. Memphis. Gorin. Rutledge. Downing. Lancaster. Queen City. Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT.. }<~DWARD

Adair do do do

0' •

HIGBEE, D. D. G. M., KIRKSVILLE. ••

105 319 366

583

Kirksville Paulville Adair Novinger

Kirksville. Brashear. Kirksville. ',' ..Novinger.

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1912.] Second Di.strict, Continued.] County.

No.

Knox................... do do do do

6 168 181 291 414

Name Of Lodge.

Ark Colony Novelty Edina Greensburg

THIRD DISTRICT.

Location.

Newark. Colony. Novelty. Edina. Greensburg. I

JOHN C. SENATE, MILAN.

Putnam do do do

171 206 210 394

Sullivan do do do do do do

' 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 349 389 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 540

Hartford Somerset Unionville Lucerne

Hartford. Powersville. Unionville. Lucerne.

Humphreys.· Seaman Green City Putnam Pollock Arcana Winigan

Humphreys. Milan. Green City. Newtown. Pollock. Harris. Winigan.

FOURTH DISTRICT. D•.1\L FOSTER, D. D. G. M., MERCER.

Grundy do do do

••••

0°

••••••••••••

Mercer do do

111 253 423 524

Trenton Laredo Galt Spickardsville

Trent!>n. Laredo. Galt. Spickard.

35 258 616

Mercer Ravanna Marion

Princeton. Ravanna. Mercer.

!<'IFTH DISTRICT. T. A. DUNN, D. D. G. M., BETHANY.

Harrison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . do do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do '. . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

97 Bethany 128 Lorraine 257 Lodge of Light 328 Cainesville 395 Hatfield 556 Prairie

Bethany. Ridgeway. Eagleville. Cainesville. Hatfield. Gilman City.

Appendix.

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SIXTH DISTRICT. JOSEPH Eo D.WInSON, D. D. G. M., ALBANY.

county.

No.

Gentry do do do do do do do

. . . . . . . .

Worth do do

. 66 . 88 . 198 321

21 109 125 127 252 377 378 447

. Name of Lodge.

Havana Stanberry Gentryville Athens Alanthus Ancient Craft. Berlin . Jacoby

IJocation.

; McFalI. ; Stanberry.. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. King City. Berlin. Darlington.

Grant City Defiance Allensville Jonathan

Grant City. Sheridan. Allendale. Denver.

SEVENTH DISTRICT. •10REPH E. REESE, D. D. G.

Nodaway... .. .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " do .. , " do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .. .. .. .. . .. .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do

:M.,.

MARYVILLF:.

50 Xenia 165 Maryville 196 Quitman 201 Ravenwood 289 Graham 301 White Hall 329 Kennedy 442 Burlington 465 Gaynor City 470 Nodaway 472 Pickering 474 Guilford 507 Clearmont. 511 Skidmore

Hopkins. Maryville. Quitman. Ravenwood. Graham. Barnard. Elmo. Burlington Jet. Parnell. Maryville. Pickering. Guilford. ".Clearmont. Skidmore.

EIGHTH DISTRICT. H. S. TEARE, D. D. G. 1\£., OREGON.

Atchison do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

157 200 358 483

North Star Sonora North-West. Fairfax

Rockport. Watson. Tarkio. Fairfax.

271

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1912. ] "Eighth Di.~trict, Continued.] County.

No.

Holt do do do do

1'12 139 214 294 606

Name of Lodge.

Maitland Oregon Forest City Mound City Craig

Location.

Maitland. Oregon. Forest City. Mound City. Craig.

NINTH DISTRICT. ORESTES MITCHELL, D. D. G. M., ST.•JOSEPH.

Andrew .. , . . do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .......... do do Buchanan : . . . . . .. 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. THOS. D. WI LLI A1\1 S, D. D. G. 1\1:., 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 Weatherby Parrott. Osborn Continental. Clarksdale Western Star Pattonsburg .. : Gallatin Earl. Lock Spring Jameson Jamesport.

Union Star. Weatherby. Maysville. Osborn. Stewartsville. Clarl~sdale.

Winston. Pattonsburg. Gallatin. Coffey. Lock Spring. Jameson. Jamesport.

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ELEVJt}NTH DISTRICT. W. J. CRAYEN, D. D. G. M., EXCELSIOR SPRINGS.

County.

Clay do do do do do Clinton do do do do

No.

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

31 49 193 207 311 438 37 62

113 397 506

Name of Lodge.

Liberty Holt. Angerona Clay K€arney Temperance Hemple 'Vinci!. Plattsburg Gower Lathrop

Location.

Liberty. Holt. Missouri City. Excelsior Springs. Kearney. :Smithville. Hemple. Cameron. Plattsburg. Gower. Lathrop.

TWELFTH 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. Braym€r. Hamilton. Polo. Breckenridge. Cowgill.

Livingston do do do do do do do

89 155 170 333 383 434 505 539

Fri€ndship Spring Hill Benevolence Chillicothe Chula Wheeling Avalon Dawn

Chillicothe. Spring Hill. Utica. Chillicothe. Chula. Wheeling. ,Avalon. Ludlow.

'.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. E. W. TAYLER, D. D. G. M.,

Linn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do

~:tARCELlNE.

82 Jackson 86 Brookfield 227 Cypress 233 Bucklin 32:') 'Dockery 481 Marceline 510 Biswell

Linneus. Brookfield. Laclede. Bucklin. Meadville. Marceline. Browning.

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. GEO. F. BREWINGTON, D, D. G. M., BEVIER. County,

No.

Macon.................. do do do do do do Shelby. .. . . . .. . .. .. .. do do do do

Name of Lodge,

38 Callao 102 Bloomington 146 McGee 172 Censer 237 La Plata 268 Lodge of Truth 332 Excello 96 St. Andrew's 228 Shelbina 305 Clarence 415 Hunnewell 537 Bethel

Location.

Callao. Bevier. College Mound. Macon. La Plata. Atlanta. Excello. Shelbyville. Shelbina. Clarence. Hunnewell. Bethel.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. B. Eo BIGGER, D, D. U. M., HANNIBAL.

Lewis. .. . . .. . . .. do do' do do do do Marion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

24 Wyaconda 58 Monticello 222 La Belle 287 Craft. 370 Williamstown 494 Lewistown 577 Ewing 18 Palmyra 28 St. John 188 Hannibal 502 Philadelph ia

La Grange. Monticello'. La Belle. Canton. Williamstown. Lewistown. Ewing. Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. â&#x20AC;˘J. E. 'THO::.\1:PSO:i'<, D. D. G. M., BOWLING GREEN.

Pike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do do do do . Ralls '..... do do ,

14 Cyrene 17 Clarksville 92 Perseverance 136 Phamix 192 'Frankford 399 Pike 499 Paynesville 33 Ralls 302 Lick Creek 307 New London

Eolia. Clarksville. Louisiana. Bowling Green. Frankford. Curryville. Paynesville. Centre. Perry. New London.

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274

SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. 'rHOS. F. HURD, D. D. G. M., PARIS.

County.

No.

Monroe 19 do ........••..•..... 23 do 42 do .........•........ 64 do ••..•...•......... 91 do 223 do .......•.......... 462 do 592

Name of Lodge.

Paris Union Florida Middle Grove Monroe Madison Woodlawn Santa Fe Stoutsville

Location.

Paris. Florida. Middle Grove. Monroe City. Madison. Woodlawn. Santa Fe. Stoutsville.

EIGHTEIDNTH DISTRICT. J. L. SCOTT, D. D. G. M., MOBERLY.

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. . Higbee. Jacksonville. Clark.

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. G. W. RUCKER, D. D. G. M., BRUNSWICK.

Chariton. . . . . . . • . . . . . . .. do . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do

73 74 122 202 208 426 498 525 546

Eureka· : Brunswick. Warren Keytesville. Triplett '.. Triplett. Westville Westville. Salisbury Salisbury. Rothville Rothville.. Pee Dee Musselfork. Cunningham Sumner. Prairie Hill Prairie Hill.

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TWENTIErTH DISTRICT. T. M. RUCKER, D. D. G. M., CARROLLTON.

County.

No.

Carroll..................

9.0

•. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

do do do do Ray do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

DeWitt 52 Wakanda 101 Bogard 216 Hale City 249 Carroll 597 Bosworth 57 Richmond 309 King Hiram 322 Hardin 338 Myrtle 393 Bee Hive 444 Ada 39

Location.

DeWitt. Carrollton. Bogard. Hale. Norborne. Bosworth. Richmond. Knoxville. Hardin. Millville. Lawson. Orrick.

T'WENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. J. P. TUCKER, D. D. G. M., PARKVILLE.

Platte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do do do do : do ,

204 339

355 504

Ri'sing Sun Weston Compass Camden Point. Rowley Fidelity Adelphi Platte City

Barry. Weston. Parkville. Camden Point. Dearborn. Farley. Edgerton. Platte City.

TWENT¥-SIDCOND DISTRICT. W~\f.

13 53 120 169

T .•TAMISON, D. D. G. M., KANSAS CITY.

Jackson do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do ~ . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do do do • • • • . . . . . . . • . . . ..

Heroine Kansas City. Albert Pike :Kansas City. Kansas City Kansas City. Temple Kansas City. RuraL Kansas City. Westport. Kansas City. Ivanhoe Kansas City. 522 Gate City Kansas City. 547 South Gate Kansas City. 563 york Kansas City. 617 Park Kansas City: 625 Sheffield ....•.....Kansas City.

104 219 220 299 316 341) 446

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TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. HENRY SINAUER, D. D. G. M., LEXINGTON.

County,

Lafayette ;........... do do do ., do do

No.

Name Of Lodge,

61 149

Waverly Lexington Higginsville Lafayette Aullville Mount Hope. ;

364 437

464 476

Location.

Waverly. Lexington. Higginsville. Corder. Aullville. Odessa.

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. 1'. BARBEE, D. D. G. M., MARSHALL.

Saline do do do do do do do do

, 55 63

85 205 217 275 402 51 g 560

Arrow Rock Arrow Rock. Cambridge Slater. Miami Miami. Trilumina Marshall. Barbee Sweet Springs. Tranquillity Orearville. Malta Malta Bend. Oriental : .. : .. B'lackburn. Nelson Nelson.

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. W. F. JOHNSON, D. D. G. M"

Cooper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do Howard do

Cooper Pleasant Grove 277 Wm. D. Muir 456 "'V'allace 503 Prairie Home 36

142

4 Howard 47 Fayette ; 51 Livingston

70 Armstrong

. .

do,

BOONVILI.E.

Boonville. Otterville. Pilot Grove. Bunceton. Prairie Home. New Franklin. Fayette. Glasgow. Armstrong.

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TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. JOHN PICKARD, D. D. G. M., COLUMBIA.

County.

No.

B-oone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . do do do do do do do do .. ,

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Centralia. 59 Centralia Rocheport. 67 Rocheport Columbia. 114 Twilight. Ashland. 156 Ashland Sturgeon. 174 Sturgeon Hallsville. 336 Hallsville 356 Ancient Landmark.Harrisburg. Hinton. 455 Hinton Columbia. 602 Acacia

TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. s. P. Cl!NNINGHAM, D. D. G. 1'1.,

~mXICO.

Audrain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do

81 CentraL 115 Laddonia 261) Social 354 Hebron 491 Vandalia 544 Mexico 580 Houston

Young's Creek. Laddonia. Martinsburg. Mexico. Vandalia. Mexico. Gant.

Callaway ..'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. d,o . .. .... .. ... . ... do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

8 48 60 242 357 565 585 612

Williamsburg. Fulton. New Bloomfield. Readsville. Aux Vasse. T'ebbetts. ,Shamrock. Mokane.

Willi am sbu rg Fulton New Bloomfield Portland Aux Vasse Tebbetts Shamrock Mokane

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. JOHN E. REEDS, D. D. G. M., ,TONESBURG.

Montgomery. . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " do do . . . . . . . . . . . ..

178 194 246 261 457 492

Griswold Bellflower. Wellsville Wellsville. Montgomery City. ,Montgomery City. Flprence New Florence. Jonesburg Jonesburg. Daggett. McKittrick.

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[Sept.

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. J. W. POWEIJ.., D. D. G. M., TROY.

County.

No.

Lincoln................. do do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

34 Troy 75 Silex 199 New Hope 270 New Salem 409 Louisville .. 473 Nineveh 558 Moscow

Location.

••••••

••••

Troy. Silex. E[sberry. Winfield. Louisville. Olney. Moscow Mills.

THIRTIETH DISTRICT. E. A. FLUESMEIER, D. D. G. M., WRIGHT CITY.

St. Charles do do

. 46 . 241 0

••••

Warren

Wentzville Wentzville. Palestine St. Charles. 260 Mechanicsville .... Mechanicsville. 11

••••

Pauldingville

Wright City.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. W. A. CLARK, D. D. G. Mo, JEFFERSON CITY.

Cole do .' do do

. 43 Jefferson . 90 Russellville . 211 Hickory Hill . 611 Centertown

Moniteau do do do

. 56 Tipton . 183 California 295 Moniteau . 553 Clarksburg

Osage do

•••

185 326

Chamois Linn

Jefferson City. Russellville. Hickory Hill. Centertown.

....

•••

T'ipton. California. Jamestown. Clarksburg. Chamois. Linn.

279

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THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT. G. H. PIKE, D. D. G. M., WASHINGTON.

County.

No.

Name of Lodge.

Franklin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . do do do do do do do

27 Evergreen 69 Sullivan 173 Gray Summit 251 FIope 363 Fraternal. 534 Columbia 575 Easter 593 Union

Gasconade. . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do

123 Hermann 584 Red Bird 624 Owensville

THIRTY~TFIIRp

Location.

New Haven. '. Sullivan. Gray Summit. ~ashington.

Ropertsville. Pacific., St. Clair. Union. Hermann. Red Bird. Owensville.

DISTRICT.

A. F. ITTNER, D. D. G. M., ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis City........... 1 Missouri St. Louis. do ........... 2 Meridian St. Louis. do ........... 3 Beacon St. Louis. do ........... 9 George ~ashington.St. Louis. do 20 St. Louis St. Louis. do ',' . . 25 Naphthali St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 40 Mount Moriah St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 79 Polar Star St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 121 Erwin St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 163 Occidental St. Louis. do 179 Pride of the ~est ..St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 218 Good FIope St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 243 Keystone St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . .. 267 Aurora St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 282 Cosmos St. Louis. do 323 路Corner ,Stone St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 360 Tuscan St. Louis. do 416 Cache St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 420 Itaska St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . .. 443 Anchor St. Louis. do 445 ~est Gate St. Louis.

280

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Thirty'-third District, Conti·(lued.] County. l<,'-o.

St. Louis City ........... do .. .. .. " do .. .. . . .. do ........... do

460 520 550 .576 578

Name ot Lodge.

Lambskin Clifton Heights Rose Hill Olive Branch Ii"orest Park

Location. ~

.. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J A l\1fi:S F. BLAIR,

Ca;s's do do do do do do do do do do

54 147 276 348

372 386 450 451 480 485 604

D. G. :M., BELTON.

Index Gass Grand River Wadesburg Nonpareil Dayton Belton .. : Raymore Jewel. Coldwater Strasburg

Garden City. Harrisonville. Freeman. Creighton. East Lynne. Dayton. Belton. Raymore. Pleasant· Hill. Drexel. Strasburg.

THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. R. B. CAMPBELL, D. D. G. M.,

Bates do do do do do do do do

PLl<~ASANT

130 Hume · . . . . . . . .. 140 Papinsville 141 Amsterdam 254 Butler ·341 Rockville 350 Tyrian 368 Crescent Hill 479 Rich Hill 554 Foster.:

GAP.

Hume. Papinsville. Amsterdam. Butler. Rockville. Johnstown. Adrian. Rich Hill. Foster.

THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. JOHN DEVLIN. D. D. G. M., SEDALIA.

Benton , , " John'Son " 245 Knob Noster do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 262 I1olden do . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 265 ·Corinthian

. Knob Noster. Holden. Warrensburg.

281

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Thirty-sixth Dictrict, Cuntinued.] County. No.

Name ot Lodge.

Location.

Johnson do do do

274 313 42.3 487

Cold Spring Kingsville Pittsville Chilhowee

Leeton. Kingsville. Pittsville. Chilhowee.

Pettis do do do

236 272 425 574

Sedalia Granite Green Ridge La Monte

Sedalia. Sedalia. Green Ridge. La Monte.

THIRTY路8EVENTH DISTRICT. GEO.

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 Nlontrose Clinton ,'" Calhoun Blairstown Deepwater

St. Clair................ do do do do

273 342 403 412 419

St. Clair Circle Lowry City Appleton City Star

Palo Pinto. Windsor.. Urich. Petersburg. , .. Montrose. Clinton. Calhoun. Blairstown. Deepwater. Osceola. Roscoe. Lowry City. Appleton City. Taberville.

THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. H. T. WRIGHT, D.

G. M., LEBANON.

Camden 152 Linn .Creek do .. '.' . . . . . . . . . . .. 433 . Mack's Creek

Linn Creek. ~ack's Creek.

Laclede do do

" 83. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 432 ' 528

Laclede Competition Conway

Lebanon. Competition. Conway.

Pulaski do .. )

" 375 " 385

Waynesville Richland

Waynesville. Richland.

Miller' do

" 203 410

Brumley Iberia

Brumley. Iberia.

282

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THIRTY-NINTH' DISTRICT. AUSTIN MCRAE, D. D. G. l\f., ROLLA.

county.

No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Crawford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 77 Lebanon do 31,2 Cuba

Steelville. Cuba.

Dent do

225 347

Saiem Spring Creek

Salem. Lecoma.

Phelps do : do

213 230 497

Rolla St. James Equality

Rolla. St. James. Newburg.

Pulaski

346

Arlington

Dixon.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. CHAS. E. PYLE, D. D. G. M., DE SOTO.

Jefferson 119 do 164 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 256 Washington do do

De Soto Joachim Shekinah

De Soto. Hillsboro. Festus.

. 12 Tyro . 131 Potosi . 143 Irondale

St. Francois. . . . . . . . . . . .. 535

Caledonia. Potosi. Irondale.

Blackwell ... : .....Blackwell.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. JOE W. GRAVELY, D. D. G. M., BOLIVAR.

. 361 Riddick . 396路 .Western Light . 421 . Urbana

Dallas do do

" 279 Hogle's Creek . 288 Hermitage

Hick~ry

do Polk do do do do do

Buffalo. Louisburg. Urbana.

. . . . . .

44 144 160' 195 431 467

Fair Play Modern Pleasant Bolivar Cement Pleasant Hope

Wheatland. Hermitage.

Fair Play. Humansville: Morrisville. Bolivar. Half Way. Pleasant Hope.

283

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FORTY;SECOND DISTRICT. H. H. FINLEY, D. D. G. M.; GREENFIELD.

County.

No.

Cedar ..â&#x20AC;˘................ do do Dade do , do ,.. do do

Name of Lodge.

283 Stockton 315 Jerusalem 482 Clintonville 87 Washington 359 Garrett 4n5 Everton 458 Melville '521 Lockwood

Location.

Stockton. Jerico Springs. Eldorado Springs Greenfield. Arcola. E'Verton. Dadeville. Lockwood.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. SAM B. VICKERS, D. D. G. M., SCHELL CITY.

Vernon do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Barton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do

303 ~age 371 Sheldon 448 Schell City 490 Montevallo 493 Vernon 495 Unity 6n5 Walker 187 Hermon 292 Lamar 304 Signal. 475 Golden 516 Milford

Nevada. Sheldon. Schell City. Montevallo. Bronaugh. ~Richards. Walker. Liberal. Lamar. Minden Mines. Golden City. Milford.

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. HARRY TAMBLYN, D. D. G. M., JOPLIN.

Jasper do do do do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do

197 293 335 345 398 401 471 512 549 586

Carthage Sarcoxie Joplin Fellowship Jasper Carterville Mineral Webb City Carl Junction Criterion

Carthage. Sarcoxie. Joplin. Joplin. Jasper. Carterville. Oronogo. Webb City. Carl Junction. Alba.

284

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FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. CRAS. R. YOUNG, D. D. G. Mo, SPRINGFIELD.

No.

County.

Greene do do do do do do do' do do

. . . . . . . . . .

Webster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0

• Name of Lodge.

Location.

5 United ... Springfield. 7 O'Sullivan Walnut Grove. 100 Ash Grove Ash Grov.e. 271 Solomon Springfield. 297 Ozark Fair Grove. 423 Gate of the Temple.Springfield. 449 Bois D'Arc Bois D'Arc. 570 Republic Republic. 608 Strafford Strafford. 620 Willard Willard. 0

••••••••

300 439

459 477

529 589

Webster Doric Mount Olive Hazelwood Henderson Niangua Duncan

••

o ••••

Marshfield. Elkland. Marshfield. Seymour. Rogersville. Niangua. Duncan.

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. C. A.. sn:PHENS, D. D. G. ]\:[., MANSFIELD.

Douglas do do

Texas do do do do Wright. do do do

. 26 . 182 . 382 116 145 177

, 469 , 555 0

•••••••

158 411 54·3

622

Ava Pilot Knob Mt. Ararat

Ava. Richville. Topaz.

Barnes Latimer Texas Plato Summerville

Cabool. Licking. Houston. Plato. Summerville.

Mountain Grove Joppa Mansfield .. Norwood

Mountain Grove. Hartville. Mansfield. Norwood.

••••••

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FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. J. M. CARNAHAN, D. D. G. M., VAN BUREN. County.

NJ).

Carter do . . . . . . . . .. Reynold路s. . . . . . . . . . . . . do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Shannon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do ., do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

509 579 239 353 137 430 607

Name of Lodge.

Van Buren Grandin Hopewell Barnesville Delphian Winona Eminence

Location.

Van Buren. Grandin. Lesterville. :Ellington.. Birch Tree. Winona. Eminence.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. GEO. ,t,... NF.ES, D. D. G. M.,

Iron do Madison St. Francois do do do do do do do Ste. Genevieve

133 351 . 110 41 132 154 23路1 424 551 598 599 226

. . . . . . . . .

nONNJ<~ TEI~RK

Star of the West. ...Ironton. Mosaic Belleview. Marcus Fredericktown. Bismarck Bismarck. Farmington Farmington. Ionic Desloge. St. Francois Libertyville. Samaritan Bonne Terre. Pendleton Doe Run. Leadwood Leadwood. Elvins ' Elvins. Saline St. Mary's.

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT. G. W. MILLER, D. D. G. l\L, MILLERSVILLE.

Bollinger " do , do , Cape Girardeau. . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . .. do .. . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . .. do Perry ,

417 White Water 440 Trowel .., 545 Zalma 93 St. Marks 103 West View 191 Wilson 221 Mystic Tie 441 Excelsior

Laflin. Marble Hill. Zalma. Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas. Oak Ridge. Jackson: ,. '" .

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286

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. JAS. A. BOONE, D. D. G. l\L, CHARLESTON.

County.

No.

Mississippi. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 330 do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 384 do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 407 Scott do do do do do . Stoddard , do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do do do

Name of Lodge.

Bertrand East ,Prairie Charleston

Location.

Bertrand. East Prairie. Charleston.

184 Morley 306 Ashlar 3io Sikeston 581 llImo .. ~ 594 Blodgett 615 Chaffee

Morley. Commerce. Sikeston. Illmo. Blodgett. Chaffee.

153 Bloomfield 278 Essex 489 Lakeville 532 Dexter 573 Bernie 590 Advance 596 Puxico

Bloomfield. Essex. Bell City. Dexter.

FU~TY-FIRST

B~rnie.

Advance. Puxico.

DISTRICT.

VIRGIL P. ADAMS, D. D. G. M., HAYTI.

Dunklin:/ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do " do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

68 212 215 231 406 513

Kennett. Four Mile Hornersville Cardwell Malden Senath

New Madrid............ do . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . • . . . . ..

1.66 Portageville 176 Point Pleasant. 429 New Madrid 603 Morehouse

Pemi'scot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 461 Caruthersville do 57i Hayti do . . . . . . • . . . . . . . .. 595 Cecil

Kennett. Campbell. Hornersville.' Cardwell. Malden. Senath. Portageville. Conran. New Madrid. Morehouse. Caruthersville. Hayti. Cottonwood Point.

287

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FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT.

·W. MARTIN, D. D. G. M., DONIPHAN.

County.

No.

Butler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do Ripley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do : do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Wayne ~ do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

209' 623

314 369

568 107

526

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Poplar Bluff Maple Pine Composite Naylor Greenville Wayne

Poplar Bluff. Neelyville. Bardley. Doniphan. Naylor: Greenville. Piedmont.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. THOS. D. MARTIN, D. D. G. 1\1., WEST PLAINS.

Howell do do Oregon do do do do do Ozark do do do

. . . . . . . . . .

327

Mt. Zion

536

Ingom~r

609

Victory Alton Many Springs Wilderness W:oodside Clifton Koshkonong Sampson Bayou Rockbridge Robert Burns

255 320 374

387 463

582 298

365 435 496

West Plains. Willow Springs. Pomona. Alton. Many Springs. Wilderness. Thoma:syille. Thayer. ; .. Koshkonong. Lutie. Bakersfield. Rockbridge. Gainesville.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. G. J. VAUGHAN. D. D. G. M., OZARK.

Christian do do Taney do do do ...............•.•

296

352 379 229

264 4.53 5S7

Sparta Friend Billings Claflin Kirbyville Forsyth Branson

Sparta. Ozark. Billings. Protem. Kirbyville. '.' ..Forsyth. Branson.

288

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FIFTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. JOHN D. PRIGMORE, D. D. G. 1\L, :i\fONETT.

County.

Barry do do do do

No.

129

148 367 383 517

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Mon~tt.

Monett. Purdy Barry Pythagoras Seligman

',' . Purdy. Washburn. Ca路ssville. Seligman.

390 400 452 468 523 567

Mt. Vernon Rock Prairie Canopy Marionville Decatur Verona Red Oak Stinson Miller

Mt. Vernon. Lawrenceburg. Aurora. Marionville. Peirce City. Verona. Red Oak. Stinson. Miller.

280 Stone 515 do do .................. 路519

Reeds Spring Galena Crane

Reeds Spring. Galena. Crane.

Lawrence .. , do do do .. , do .. , do do do do

'.' .

99 269 284

FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. A. PHIPPS, D. D. G. 1\'[., NEOSHO.

McDonald do do do do

. . . . .

108 466 533

Newton do do do do do do

. . . . . . .

175

569 621 247 478 514 530 538 619 .

Pineville Southwest. Comfort Tiff City Anderson" Newton Neosho Racine Granby Ritchey Stella Fairview

;

;Pineville. Southwest City. Rocky Comfort. Tiff City. Anderson. Chester. Neosho. Seneca. Granby. Ritchey. St~lla.

Fairview.

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289

FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. II. N. I.LOYD, D. D. G. M., CLAYTON.

County.

No.

. 45 St. Louis County do 80 do 84 do 95 do '., .•. _,e._. 281 do 481 do 542 do 566 do 601 do 613

Name of Lodge.

Bonhomme Bridgeton 'Webster Groves Meramec Fenton.: Kirkwood Ferguson Maplewood Clayton Wellston

Location.

Ballwin.. Bridgeton. Webster Groves. Eureka. Fenton. Kirkwood. Ferguson. Maplewood. Clayton. Wellston.

FIFTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. ROBERT Q.

Morgan do do Miller do Maries do do

K~~LLY,

117 250 591 " 134 381 ; . . . . . . . . 94 373 , 531

D. D. G. :M., VERSAILLES.

Versailles .Glensted Barnett Olean Ionia Vienna Belle Lane's Prairie

Versailles. Glensted. Barnett. Olean. Eldon. Vienna. Belle. Vichy.

FU'TY·NINTH DISTRICT. ALLAN :i.\1CDOWE1_L HOYT, D. D. G. IVr., 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.

290

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REPORT

CO~il\IrrTEE

ST.

ON CR]JDENTIALS. LoUIS,

Mo., September 26, 1912.

To'the Grand Lodge of Ancient F1'ce and Accepted Masons of the State ot Missouri: .

Your Committee on Credentials submit the following report: At the present session of the M. W. Grand Lodge there are present 528 Representatives, from 426 Lodges; also 19 Grand Lodge Officers, 19 Past Grand Masters, 18 Chairmen Standing Committees, 33 Grand Representatives, 50 District Deputy Grand Masters, 29 District Lecturers and 311 Past Masters. (Those marked with an asterisk (.) are proxies.)

Representative.

Lodge. MISSOURI

.••••••••••..•••

No.

MERIDIAX .••••.•.•••.••..•

BEACON ••..••.••.•••.••.•

HOWARD

4 5

•••••••••••.••..•

UNITED ••••••••••••••••.•

O'SULLIVAN ••..•••••••...

6 7,

·WILLIAMSBURG •••••••••••

GEORGE WASHINGTON •...••

ARK •••••••••••••••••..••

AGENCY

•••••••••••. '•••••

PAULDINGVILLE •••.•••••.• TYRO ••• ; ••••••••••••••.• RISING SUN .••••••.•••.•• CYRENE ••••.••••••...••... WESTERN STAR.•••••••.••• rvIE:iVIPHIS ••••••••.•..•••• CLARKSVILLE ••••••••••••• PALMyRA •••.•••.•••.••.• PARIS UNION••••••••••••••

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

J. S. McIlvaney, S. W. H. C. Kreidler, J. W. Wm. A. Noble, W. M. Emil Wunder, S. W. Chas. N. Drake, W. M. Alfred J. Kirby, S. W. L. A. Kingsbury, W. M. L. M. Haydon, W. M. Robt. H. McMinn, S. W. Frank Baldwin, W. M. Andrew McMehen, W. M. A. D. Wright, J. W. Geo. W. Dalton, W. M. S. M. Grant, J. w,.'" L. W. Quick, W. M. W. S. Campbell~ S. W. W. 1\1. Kenner, J. W. J. H. Cortner, W. M. W. E. Bryan, W. M. Ed Drew, W. M. J. R. Knighton, W. M. C. L. Robinson, S. W. . Jas. Bradford, W. M. Ralph I. Ladd, W. M. W~ E. Taylor, W. M. Frank W. Smith, W. M.'" Chas. F. Richmond, S. W.

1912.]

Appendix. Lodge.

Representative.

ST. LOUIS

No.

AVA ••••••••••••.••......

22 25 26

ST. JOlIN •••.•••..••.•••..

WINDSOR •••.•••..•• : •..••

29 30

'WELLINGTON

••••••..•...•.

~APHTHALI .•••••..••...•

HU~TSVILLE . • • . . . . . • . . . . .

HUMPHREyS

••...........

RALLS •••••••.....•...... 'fROY • • • • • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . MERCER - • . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . • COOPER ••••••...•..•.••.. CALLAO •••••••.••••••••••• DEWITT •••••••..••..••. .'. MT. MORIAH . • . . . . . . . . . . . .

32 33 34

35 36 38 39 40

BONHOMME • • . . . . . . . . . . . .

41 43 44 45

"WEKTZVILLE . • • . . . . . . . . . . •

BISMARCK

.••......•...•.

JEFFERSON

•............••

FAIR PLAy• • • . . . . . . . . . . . . •

FAYETTE ••••••..........•

FULTON ••.•••....•..••..•

HOLT •••••••••••......•••

LIVINGSTON

51 52 53

WAKANDA

. •••..•....••..•

WESTON •••.••..••...••••• ROCK • • . . . . . . • . ~ .•

TIPTON • . • • . . • . . . . . . . . . . •

ARROW

291

RICHMOND •••.....••....•

CENTRALIA • • • . • . . . . . . . . . •

NEW BLOOMFIELD.....• : ..•

Louis Swarts, W. M. Isador Mendle, S. W. Louis D. Stiner, J. W. F. W. Hagenstein, W. 1\1.* Otto L. Zelle, W. M. H. S. Wilson, W. M. R. M. Sanford, W. M. John H. Hart, J. W. C. H. Harlan, W. M. W. D. Jackson, S. W. W. T. McKee, W. M. J. W. Doyle, S. W. Edw. A. Hicks, W. M. . G. H. Middlekamp, S. W. Laut Campbell, W. M. Roy H. Ellis, W. M. P. G. Cook, W. M. J. A. Williams, J. W. * H. A. Borgmann, W. M. J. C. Robertson, J. W. T. H. Coxey, W. M. N. W. Edwards, W. M. A. R. Freize, W. M. Jas. M. Brewer, W. M. Otto W. Koch, J. W. W. R. Dalton, W. M. * J. A. Reid, J. W. John W. Heist, W. M.* Thos. W. Ball, S. W. D. S. Brown, J. W. J. S. Thorp, W. M. E. A. Wengler, W. M;* T. M. Rucker, W. M. H. G. McDaniel, S. W.* T. B. Morris, W. M.* T. P. Carpenter, W. M. A. IV!. Clark, W. M. C. B. Meffert, W. M. J. R. Edwards, S. W. H. L. Pruett, J. W. Claude Smith, W. M.

292

Appendix. Lodge.

VINCIL

Representative. No.

•••.•••.••..•••.•.

CAMBRIDGE . . . . . • . . . • • . • . . lVloNRO~: •••..••..•••.••.••

PATTONSBURG .••.•••.•••••. KENNETT

••..••..•.•...••

SULLIVAN

ARMSTRONG

.•.......•••..

SAVANNAH . . . . . . • . . • . • • . . EUREKA

•......•••...•.••

WARREN • . . . . . • • . . . . • • • . • SILEX

•••..•...••.••..••..

INDEPENJ)]<;NCE . . . • . . . . . • • . LEBAJ\ON

....•.•.•....••.

ST. JOSEPH ••..••.••.••••• POLAR

62 63 . 64 65 68 69 70 71 73 74 75 .76 77 78 79

STAR . . . . . . • . • • • . • .

BRIDGETON

................ I

JACKSON .•••.•..•..••••.. LACLEDE •..•••.•••.•••••• \VEBSTER GROVES ••.•.••••• BROOKFIELD ••••••.••••••• WASHINGTON

FRIENDSHIP ••...••.•••... MADISON •.••....••.••••••. PERSEVERANCE ..••.•..••.•

ST. MARKS . VIENN.\ • • . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . MERRIMAC • . • . • • . . . . . . . • . . BETHANy • . • . . . . . • . . . • . . . WEBSTER • • . . . . . . . • . . . . • • . ,MT. VERNON

" ..

ASH GROVE . . . • • . . . • . . . . . • BOGARD •••.•••••••••••••••. BLOO:i\UNGTON

[Sept.

•.••••.••••.

82 83 84 86 87 89 91 92

93 94 95 97 98 99 100 101 102

Frank Dinwiddie, J. W. R. A. Shoemaker, W. M. R. B. Merriwether, W. M. W. H. Wadsworth, J. W. V. R. McCue, S. W. T.~. Donaldson, W. M. J. T. Williams, W. M. E. S. Willis, W. M. D. C. Middleton, W. M. J. B. Robertson, W. M. A. F. Arrington, W. M. L. B. Thrash, J. W. W. D. Middleswartz, W. M. W. A. Cunningham, W. M.* W. F'. Arnett, W. M. C. F. Meyer, W. M. * T. A. Benjamin, J. W. E. W. Bornmueller, W. IV!. H. H. Teutebcrg, S. W. H. M. Eckermann, J. W. .Jacob Blum, W. M. G. L. \Vageley, S. W. * M. E. Fosher, W. M. T. B. Burley, W. M.* J. W. Cook, W. M. W. C. Atwood, W. M. F. C. Grether, W. M. Wm. E. Walsh, W. M. "Vol. T. Willis, J. W. J. C. Pribe, W. M. G. F. Rixey, S. W. A. C. Behringer, J. W. L. G. Stovall, W. M. B. F. Branson,. W. M. L. E. Monroe, W. M.* E. W. Prentiss, W. M. C. C. Robertson, W. M. * T. H. Maberry, W. M. J. N. Moore, W. M.* O. F. Todd, W. M. F. A. Itschner, J. W.

191~. ]

Appendix. Lodge.

293 Representative.

No. 103 D. Scobaugh, W. M. HEROINE • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 S. Russell, W. M. KIRKSVILLE • . . . • . . . . . . . • . 105 V. J. Hornell, W. M. GREENVILLE • . . . . . . . . • • . . . 107 C. W. Milster, W. M.* STANBERRy . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . 109 1... E. Miller, W. M. MARCUS •••. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 D. L. GIaves, W. M. * TRENTON 111 R. V. Denslow, W. M. PLATTSBURG . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 113 E. C. James, W. M. TWILIGHT 114 S. H. Levy, W. M. LADDONIA • • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . ' 115 E. J. Shobe, W. M. BARNES.................. 116 A. M. Payne, W. M. VERSAILLES 117 E. Price, W. M.* KINGSTON 118 Otho Switzer, W. M. DESOTO • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . 119 D. L. Rouggly, W. M. A. E. Stocking, J. W. COMPASS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 E. M. Noland, J. W.* J1]RWIN " .. 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 121 Gustav Osterhaus, W. M. John Sturtz, S. W. F. W. Kuehl, J. W. TRIPLETT . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 122 T. V. Phelps, W. M. HERMANN 123 W. J. Ellis, W. M. UNION STAR.............. 124 T. J. Shouse, W. M. SEAMAN................. 126 H. P. Maggert, W. M. R. H. Smith, S. W. W. R. Shrodes, J. W.* ATHENS 127 B. L.' Peery, W. M. LORRAINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 A. A. Gutterridge, S. W. MONETT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 J. D. Prigmore, W. M. POTOSI •••... , . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 J. Ii'. Evans, W. M.* FARMINGTON 132 M. C. Spaugh, W. M. OLEAN.................... 134 Albert Lux, S. W. BRAYMER • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 G. S. Dowell, W. M. * PHOENIX " .. ' 136 J. F. McCune, W. M. DELPHIAN .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 A. H. De Priest, W. M. PA'PINSVILLE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 J. B. Campbell, W. M. AMSTERDAM 141 J. V.i. Lewis, W. M. IRONDALE 143 J. B. Robinson, W. M. MODERN " .. " . . 144 E. G. Butler, W. M. LATIMER 145 T. B. Mitchell, W. M.* MCGEE.................. 146 I~ S. Gipson, W. M. CASS • . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . 147 T. J. Walker, W. M.

WEST VIEW

Lodge.

Representative.

PUlWY .. ,..••...••••...••••No. LEXINGTON ••...•...•...•. BIRMING • . • . . . . . . . • . • . • . • LINN CREEK •... ; . . . . . . . . . BLOOMFIELD ASHLAND •.•... : . . . . . . . . . NORTH STAR.............. MOUNT'AIN GROVE.••.. .'.... GREEN CITy............... CLIFTON HILL............. OCCIDENTAL. . • . • • . . . . . . . .

MAHYVlLLE • • . . . . • . . . . . . • • COLONy.......... .•.•..... HARTFORD .••.••••.•.•.•.• CENSER •••••.••••• '...... . STURGEON ••••.•••.•••..•• NE"'nON.................. TEXAS ••.•.•••.••••••••.• GRIsWOLD. • . . • • . • . • • • • • • . PRIDE Ol!' THE WEST. • . . . . . DES ~IOINES.............. NOVELTY • . . . • . . • . • . . . " • . • . Cl\.LIFORNIA

CHAMOIS

lSept.

Appendix.

294

..•.••....•...

•.....•.........

MOHA UTY •••.." .•.•... ," HANNIBAL .... " .•.. .••... ZEHEDATHA •. . . . . . • . . . . . . .

148 149 150 152 153 156 157 158 159 161 163

165 1G8 171 172 174 175 177 178 179 180 181 183

185 186 188 189

NEW HOPE................

192 194 195 197 199

.1..... . .....

202

FRANKFORD

........••....

WELLSVILLE ••••• . . . • • • . . • BOLIVAR •••.••. .••. .•..•. CARTHAGE •••.••.•...•.. , .

WESTVILLE .• ,

C. E. Williams, W. M. G. C. Marquis, W. M. G. W. Isaacs, J. VV. J. H. H. Baker, S. W. T. B. Turnbaugh, W. M. E. p. Crenshaw, W. M. A. McMichael, W. M.* F. W. Faurot, S. W. R. H. McClanahan, W. M. E. H: Hurt, W. M. J. R. Wilder, W. M. L. H. Abrams, S. W. G. M. Wagner, J. W. E. W. Irvin, W. M. C. E. McReynolds, W. M. H. C. Lowe, W. M. * C. P. Van Cleve, W. M. J. W. Hulett, W. M.* J. M. Huffman, J. W. W. J. McGee, W. M. W. V. Jeans, W. M. J. H. Meyer, W. M. W. H. Hunn, S. W. John Kindell, W. M. W. H. Epperson, W. M. J. M. Gray, W. M. T. 1\1. Fulko, S. W.* C. E. Tieman, J. W. C. R. Marquand, J. W.* Warren Surber, W. M.* Frank Owens, W. M. P. H. Williams, W. M.* W. B. Campbell, S. W. F. D. Speer, J. W. J. E. Lucas, W. M. C. C. Momberger, W. M. E. A. McCracken, J. W. G. A. Gibson, W. M. C. C. Easton, S. w,. * R. E. Black, J. W. * ·Edw. Colyer, S. W.

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Appendix.

, Lodge. B~UMLEY •••••••••••.•••• No. 203 204 RO''\'LEY •••••••••••••••••• 205 TRILUMINA •••.••••••••••• 206 SO:;\iERSET ••••••••.••••••• 207 CLAY ••••••••••••••••••••• 208 SALISBURy ••.•••••••••••• 209 POPLAR BLUFF •• ; .••••••.• 210 UN~ONVILLE •••••••••••.•• 212 FOUR MII.E••••••••.••••••• 213 ROLLA ••••••••••••••• ; ••• 214 FOREST CITy:••••••••.••• 216 HALE CITy..... : •••••••••• 217 BARBEE •••••••••••••••••• 218 GOOD HOPE ••••••••••••••• .

219

KANSAS CITy •••••••••••••

220

MYSTIC TIE••••••••••••.••

221 222 224 225 226 227 228 230 232 235 236 237 230 241 , 242 243 244

ALBERT PIKE

LABELLE ••••.•••••.••••••• HAMILTON •••.••••••••••• SALEM ••••••••••••••••••• SALINE •••••••••••••••••• CypRESS ••••••••••••••••'. SHF..LBINA ••••••••••••••.•• ST. JAMES •••••••••••.•••• POLO • ~ •••••••••••••••••• WEATHERBy

SEDALIA •••••••.••••.•••.• LA PLATA ••••••••.•••.••• .HOPEWELL •••••••.•••.••• PALESTINE •••••••.••••••• PORTLAND ••••.•••.••.•••. KEySTONE

MIDDLE FABIUS •.••••••••• MONTGOMERY CITy .••.•• ·•• ~EOSHO ••••••••••••••••••

GLENSTED ••••••••••••••••

246 247 250

295 Representative.

J. D. Stanton, W. M. J. W. Tays, W. M. ' E. L. Brown, W. M. F. A. Cozad, W. M. * H. E. Kimber, W. M. T. H. Edwards, W. M. P. C. Hays,. J. W. T. B. Valentine, W. M.* N. M. Jones, W. M. J. A. Spilman, S. W. H. S. Teare, W. M. * A. C. Fink, W. M. Ed Reaves, S. W. L. F. Wehde, S. W. J. L. Hardie, J. W. O. P. Bloss, W. M.* B. Willis, S. W. H. H. Mathonet, J. W. G. A. Westman, W. M. Wm. S. Lane, S. W. W. J. Roberts, W. M.• R. E. Wilson, W. M. J. W. Vaughn, ,W. M. S. H. Ware, W. M. H. S. 'W1lliams, W. M. H. J. Benjamin, W. M.· R. L. Thomas, W. M.• W. H. Powell, W. M. S. F. Cook, S. W. C. R. McClure, W. M.· Geo. W. McVey, W. M.* H. I. Sears, W. M. R. Reed, W. M. Miller White, W. M. John S. Cole, W. M.* Thos. Moyser, S. W. W. S. Cowell,' W. M. R. ·G. Smiley, S. W. V{. B. M. Cook, W. M. J. B. Loehr, W. M. Edwin Nelson, W. M.*

296'

Lodge.

Representative.

HOPE • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . No. ALANTHUS

'........

LAREDO .. , .. '"

BUTLER ALTON................... SUEKJNAH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAVANNA

'.......

LODGE OF LOVE............ FLORENCE............ HOLDEN SUMMIT . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . . KIRBYVILLE

CO~INTHIAN SOCIAL

, .••. .•..

AUHORA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .

LODGE OF TRUTH ROCK

; .

PRAIRIE............

NEW SALEM:.............. SOLOi\lON

•• : . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GRANITE • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . ST. CLAIR.••.. , ' . . . . . . . . . . . TRANQUILITY .: .•.•.• : . . . . I GRAND RIVER.............

Wl\I. D. MuIR............

251 252 253 254 255 256 258 259 261 262 263 264 265 266 267

268 209 270 271 272 273 275 276

FENTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .

277 278 279 280 281

COSMOS..................

282

ESSEX

...•...

HORLE'S CREEK............

REI<:J)

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SPRINGS .. '. . • • . . • • . .

DRICH •.... : . . . . . . . . . . • . . .

286

CRAFT . . . . . • . . . . . ~ . . . . . . .

287

HERMITAGE .. ,

288

•.

FAIRMOUNT EDINA...................

290 291

W. C. Tingle, S. W. J. C. Poff, W. M.* J. A. Welty, S. W. Wm. W. Ross, W. M.* C. S. Gohn, W. M. E. P. Malone, W. M. R. VV. Wills, J. W. Wm. Lemon, W. M. Vt.r. F. Rice, Vol. M. B. F. Holcomb, W. M.* S. A. Murray, W. M. M. W. Alley, W. M. J. H. Johnson, W. M. Theo. Hyatt, W. M. * Will. G. Pike, W. M.* W. D. Docter, W. M. S. W. Hirschberg, S. W. Henry Wilke, J. W.* Paul Conduitte, W. M. E. M. Box, W. M. H. J. Muth, W. M. G. C./Rupprecht, W. M. A. W. Bunyan, W. M. G. W. Davies, W. M. A. S. Vena.ble, S. W. T. D. Blevins, W. M. R. C. Weathers, J. W. G. G. Goode, J. W . .J. C. Grojean, W. M. J. H. Paxt.on, W. M. Edw. Sinclair, W. M.* G. B. Bowles, W. M. HatTy l"1annist, W. M. M. A. Wittman, S. W. A. W. Shisler, J. W. H. T. Mullin, W. M. C. R. Butler, W. M. C. L. Zenge, S. W.* A. J. Alexander, J. W. J. 1\1. Lafrenz, S. W. H. C. Davis, W. M.*

Representative.

Lodge. LAMAR • • . . . • . . • • . . • . . . . . No. SARCOXIE MOUND

297

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••••••...•..••••

CITy.............

MONITEAU .• . . . • . . . . • • . . . . SPARTA. . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEMPLE..................

DORIC .••..•.. . . . . .. ...••. LICK CREEK.............. OSAGE... .. ...• . . . . • . . . .. SIGNAL. • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • CLARENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASHLAR . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . • NEW LONDON.. . . . . . . . • . • . • PARROTT. . . . . . . . . • • . . • • . .

292 293 294 295 296 299

300 302 303 304 305 306 307 308

SIKESTON . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . .

:no

KEARNEy................

311

PINE

314 315 316

.............•••.•..

JERUSALEM . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . RURAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • . . .

OSHORN . . . . . • . . . . . . • • . . . . ELDORADO . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . PAULVILLE . . . . . • . . • • . • . . . HARDIN . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . CORNER-STONE McDoNALD •. '"

.•....

DOCKERY .... . . • . . . . . . . . . .

317 318 319 322 323 324 325

CHARITY . • . . . . . . . • . . . . • ; .

326 327 330 331

EXCELLO . • . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . .

332

LINN.................... . MT. ZION................. BERTRAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .

W. A. Evans, J. V,". L. A. Cormicle, W. M. R. L. Minton, W. M. L. G. Jahn, W. M.* H. A. Meyer, J. W. .J. P. Lee, W. M. * C. B. Overton, W. M.* A. D. Ludlow, S. W. * T. H. Reynolds,J. W. Guy Gourley, S. W. Geo. C. Rosell, M. A. Linxwiler, W. M. H. C. Chancellor, W. M. Wm. E. Taylor, W. M. A. L. Mills, W. M. John S. Wood, W. M. O. E. Heins, W. M. F. E. Mount, W. M. .J. N. Shouse, W. M. * O. M. Tarrants, S. W. Lee H. Dodd, ,S. W. R. A. Church, W. M. A. A. Denton, Jr., W: M. Jas. O. Hogg, S. W. * C. F. Brower, J. W . .T. E. Deems, W. M.* A. E. Ostrich, W. M. M. Fowler, vv. lV1.* J. 1. Carter, W. M. * Ii'. S. Stumm, W. M. K. M. Vetsburg, S. W. E. C. Hamilton, W. M. . C. E. Dickson, W. M. A. D. Lsavel1, S. W. John E. Turner, W. M. R. D. Holt, W. M. T. L. Lett, J. W. Wrn. A. Piner, W. M. * O. Mitchell, S. W. * Paul Amerman, J. W. G. W. Butler, W. M.*

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298

Lodge.

Rep1·esentative.

CHILLICOTHE ••••••••••••• No. BRECKENRIDGE ..••....•.. JOPLIN •••••••.•••. HALLSVILLE ••••••

••••••

BLUE SpiUNGS••••••.•••••. WESTPORT •••••••••.••••••

ROCKVILLE ••••• '•••..••.•• AGRICOLA •••••••••••••••• MOBERLy •••••••••••••.•• '. l!'ELLOWSHIP •••••••.. : .••• ARLINGTON •••••••.• SPRING CREEK••••

000.

••••••••

FRIEND •••••••••••••.•••• BARNESVILLE ••••••••••••• HEBRON ••••••••••••.•••.• ADELPHI ••••••••••••.•••• ANCIENT LANDMARK .•••••• AUX·VASSE ••••••••••••••• TUSCAN ••••••••••.•••••••

HIRAM ••••••••••••••••••• FRA'l'ERNAL ••••.••.•••.•.• HIGGINSVILLE

••..•.••••••

ADAIU •••.•••••• : .••••••• CRESCENT HILL.•••••••.••• COMPOSITE ••••••

••••••••

BELLE •••••••••... WAYNESVILLE •••

••

KING HILL•••••••••. ANCIENT CRAFT •• BILLINGS

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333 E. Eo Hoenshel, W. M. 334 A. B. Cleaveland, W. M. 335 J. F. Osborne, W. M. 336 O. B. Tribb.1e, S. W. 337 J. Wo Montgomery, J. W. 340 R. J. Smith, W. M. J. W. McCoy, S. Wo G. C. Williams, J. W. 341 S. H. Bothwell, W. M.'" 343J. W. Howerton, W. M. 344 John L. Scott, W. Mo 345 J. C. Faulkender, W. M.* F. K. Eberlein, S. W. 346 A. L. Veasman, W. M. C. F. Christenson, So, W. 347 Jo J. Bowles, S. W. 352 C. L. Walker, W. M. 353 P. B. Smith, W. M. 354 J. B. Owen, W. M.'" 355 J. S. Hall, W. M.'" 356 G. R. Hombs, "JI. M.*' 357 J. N. McCue, W. M. 360 T. R. McCully, W. M. J. W. Skelly, S. W. H. L. Bristow, J. W. 362 Herbert Beard, S. W. 363 C. S. Kennedy, W. M. Louis Guenzler, S. W. 364 A. H. Hoefer, W. M.'" 366 J. E. Ewing, W. M. 368 Fred Hanley, W. M. 369 P. Unterberger, W. M. 373 T. J. Tynes, W. M. 375 Roy W. Reed, W. M. 376 A. B. Clinefelter; W. M. 377 Jacob Levy, W. M.* R. NT. Stanley, J. W. 379 R. H. Smith, J. W. 380 W. M. Saxbury, W. M.* 381 Jas. Salisbury, W. M. . F. Haswell, S. W.

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PYTHAGORAS No. EAST PRAIRIE. . . . . . . . . . . . . RICHLAND .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARCANA.. MARIONVILLE RAYTOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRISTIAN GOWElL.................. CARTERVILLE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . EVERTO~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MALDEN.................. CHARLESTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IHERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOPPA APPLETON CITy.... . VALLEy...... HUNNKWELL CACHE '................... 'VHITE VVATER............ CLEAR CREEK............. ITASKA •...... .-..........

. URBANA.................. GATE OF THE TE:\fPLE... ... GALT.................... SAMARITAN.. . . . . . . .. . . . . .

ROTHVILLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VVINON A CEMENT ',' ,.. CO:\fPETITION ~........ MACK'S CREEK. . . . . . . . . . . . 'WHEELING LAFAYETTE .. MT. OLIVE ••..•....•.. '. • • .

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Representative. 383 H. P. Sons, VV. M. 384 VV. E. Sexton, VV. M. 385 A. E. Campbell, W. M.* 389 H. L. Richardson, W. M. * 390 B. F. Smith, S. W. R. L. McHenry, J. W.* 391 P. J. Greene, W. M. 392 'Wm. D. Warren, W. M.* 397 J. L. Bretz, W. M. 401 B. A. Dumbauld, W; lVI.* 405 J. E. Adamson, W. ,M. * 406 Geo. Dalton, W. M. 407 C. E. Kirkpatrick, W. M. H. S. Cochran, S. W. >It J. B. Simpson, J. W.* 410 Wm. F. Tapping, W. M. 411 G. M. Hunte:r:, W. M.* 412 Vlm. Cole, W. M. 413 Logan Wood, W. M. * 415 C. A. Hickman, W. M. 416 ',E. C. Bengel, W. M. C. W. Buck, J. W. 417 J. F. Winters, W. M. 418 H. W. Fristoe, W.' M. 420 A. F. Weeke, W. M.* J. W. Eschenbrenner, S. W. J. M. Jones, J. W. 421 G. VV. Miller, J. W . 422 J. E. ~Iitchell, W. M. 423 R. N. Wheeler, S. W. 424 P. G. Tucker, W. M. W. B. Massey, S. W. L. A. Delano, J. W. 426 H. H. Miller, W. M.* 430 J. S. Hogan, Vv :M. 431 E. L. VanSickle, W. M. 432 Jas. Dongan, W. M. 433 Glenn Neff, S. W. 434 R. A. Tharp, W. M. 437 E. M. Moore, W. M.'" 439 C. W. Brooks, Jr., S. W. ' Y

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TROWEL ..•..••.•••..••..• No. ANCHOR ••••.•••.•..••••••

440 441 443

WEST GATE. • . . • • • . • • • • • . •

445

IVANHOE • • . . . • • . . . • . . . . . .

446

SCHELL CITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

448 450 452 453 454 456 457 459 460

EXCELSIOR . . . . • . . . • • . • . • .

BELTON.................. VERONA . . • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . • FORSYTH .•• . . . • . . . . . . . . . . CO~TINENTAL.............

WALLACE • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . JONESBURG. . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . HAZI,EWOOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LAMBSKIN. . . . • . . . . . . . . . . .

CARUTHERSVILLE SANTA F E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLIFTON

•........

AULLYILLE . . . . . • . . • . . . , .. . PLEASANT RED

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HOPE..........

OAK.................

PLATO................... NODAWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . '.' NINEVEH . . . . • . . . . • . . ~.... GOLDEN . . . . . . • . . . • . . . . . . . MT. HOPE................. HENDERSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICH

HILL...............

JEWEL • . . . . • • • . • . . . . . . . . . MARCELINE.. • . . . . . . . . . . . . CLINTONVILLE FAIRFAX

,..

.•...

KIRKWOOD CAIRO

•...••.......•••••.

461 462 463 464 467 468 469 470 473 475 476 477 479 480 481 4'82 483 484 486

J. W. Sample, W. M. A. M. Spradling, W. M. * C. J. Wendling, W. M. A. J. O'Reilly, S. W. E. LVI. 1\1onteith, W. M. Franl\: Landwe);1r, S. W. H. B. Locke, J. W. J. O. Christensen, W. M. E. E. Naber, S. W. Maynard Bush, J. W. .J. 1\;1. Darrow, W. M.* T. R. Hughes, W. M. * J. W. Young, J. W. Jesse Nance, W. M . .J. B. Breckenridge, S. W. W. W. Cramer,. W. M. J. E. Reeds, W. M. W. H.BoIIinger, W. M. Aug. Guenther, W. M. F. R. Hogan, S. W. M. E. Sheets, J. W. W. A. Green, W. M. * S. McIlhany, W. M. S. M. Meeks, vy. M.* R. A. Roberts, W. M.* R. B. Cochran, W. M. * J. M. Inks, W. M. S. P. Hicks, W. M.* E. E. Williams, S. W. J. W. Moseley, W. M. S. W. Jewell, W. M. J. P. DeMoss, W. M.* W. H. F. Potter, W. M. c. J. Allen, yv. M. R. L. Gwinn, W. M. 1. J. Buster, W. M.* J. F. Costin, W. M. Robt. Thomson, W. M. Fred Dahl', W. M. Bea Dameron, W. M. I Fred Baker, S. W.

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CHILHOWEE • . . • . . . . • . . . . . No. LOCK

SPRINGS............

LAKEVILLE VANDALIA

DAGGETT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • •

487 488 489 491 492

LEWISTOWX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

494

RODERT

496 498

BURNS...........

PEE DEE.................. PAYNESVILLE. • . . . . . . . . . . . BUCKNER... .••.

PHILADELPHIA PRAIRIE HOME............ PLATTE CITy..............

499 501 502 503 504

CLIFTON HEIGHTS.........

505 509 511 512 513 514 518 519 520

GATE CITy................

522

Cl.:NNINGHAM. . . . . . . . . . . . .

525 526 527 528 529 531

AVALON.................. VAN BUREN............... SKIDMORE . • • . . . . . . • . . . . . . WEBB CITy............... SENATH

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

GRANDy.................. ORIENTAL . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . CRANE....................

WAyNE.................. HIGBEE

........••........

CONWAY .. : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NIANGUA. ... .. .. . . .. . .. . . LANE'S PRAIRIE........... DEXTER.................... COMFORT COLUMBIA

301

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BLACKWELL . . . . . . . • . . . . . . INGo~rAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . .

BETHEL . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

532 533 534 535 536 537

J. E. J. G. J.

M. Books, W. M. B. Day, W. M.* F. Newcomer, W. M.* M. Garner, S. W. W. ,Renner, W. M. R. L. Price, S. W. T. S. Bagby, W. M.* W. T.Harlin, W. M.* A. F. Chapman, W. M. T. B. Jamison, W. M.* W. M. Sams, W. M. M. C. Libbee, W. M. B. F. Kirschman, W. M. G. C. Colman, W. M.* A. J. Higgins, S. W. W. S. Wisehaupt, W. M. .las. Moss, W. M. I. E. Porter, S. W. W. D. Richardson, W. M. * A. A. Caneer, W. M. J. W. Dale, W. M. C..J. Blackburn, W. M. * J. M. Odem, W. M. Alex Pow, W. M. W. W. Gilbert, S. W. C. Vl. Born, J. W. C. O. Tesch, W. M. C. S. Rogers, J. W. R. L. Godding, J. W. C. S. Smarr, S. W. Wm. Lambier, W. M. F. :\1:. Russell, W. M.* .T. N. Smith, S. W. 'Seth Bray, W. M. W. J. Little, J. W. W. T. Bowman, J. W. B. I. Webb, W.1\1.* H. J. Hillbrand, W. M. Francis Long, W. M. * A. D. Giffin, W. M. C. F. Ziegler, W. M.

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JACKSONVILLE •••••••••.•• No. FERGUSON ..•..•.••••••.•• MANSFIELD .........••.•.. MEXICO ••.•••.••••••••••• SOUTH GATE... .••. .•••.•• CLINTON ••..•••.•••.••••• CARL JUNCTION........... ROSE HILL..••••••..• '. . . . •

BLAIRSTOWN.............. Moscow................. COWGILL. • • . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . YORK ••••.•••.••••••••••• JAMESPORT ....••••.••..••. MAPLEWOOD.............. NAYLOR... .••. .•.. ...•..• REPUBLIC ••...•.••••••••• HAyTI................... ItvTLEDGE........ .••.•.••. EASTER.................. BRANCH. • • • • • • • • • • •

FOREST PARK............. ••••••••••••••••

ILL1\IO •.•.. ..•••••• •••••• KOSHKONONG. • . . • . . . . . . . .. SHAMROCK ..•.••••..••.•• ST. FRANCISVILLE.. • . . • • . . • UNION ••..•.•......•....• PUXICO •• { . • . . . . • . . • . . . • • BOSWORTH ••••••..••••..• LEADWOOD

••••• : . . . . . . . . .

557 558 561 563 564 566 568 570 571 572 575 576

GRANDIN................. HOUSTON

548 549 550

577

E'VING ••.•. " • • • . •• •• • • •• f

541 542 543 544 547

553 .555

CLARKSBVRG.............. SUNIMERVILJ,E .•••••••••••

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578 579 580 581 582 585 588 593 596 597 598

Chas. G. C. N. S. S. M. C. T. J. W.

Woods, W. M.* Lovell, J. W. Miller, S. W. * Sharp, W. M. Kornbrodt, W. M. Cook, J. W. C. C. Canan, W. M. A. W. 'McDowell, W. M. * V. E. Rhodes, W. M. C. A. Garvey, J. W. S: B. Allee, W. M. H. H. Richards, W. M. Giles Randlet, J. W.* J. H. Schweer, J. W. P. O. Lewis, W. M. J. A. Pettey, W. M. * C. P. Moss, W. M. J. H. Wark, S. W. G. 0 .. Mills, W. M. E. B. Kitchell, W. M. J. A. Davidson, J. W. L. T. Sherrill, W. M. D. R. O'Neal, W. M. D. M. Ray, J. W. D. C. Mauch, W. M. H. P. Jennings, J. W. T. A. Goodman, W. M. C. H. Pope, J. W. W. C. li'ee, W. M. ..,.. W. McGee, J. W. E. S. Brownfield, W. M. Alex Johnston, W. lVi. E. J. Sims, W. 1\1.* W. L. Holden, W. M. Isaac Amerman, W. M. J. E. Neff, W. M.* G. W. Arnold, W. M. J. M. Owen, W. M.* J. P. Harlin, W. M. G. H. Craig; W. M. J. D. Morris, W. M.

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Lodge. ELVINS •••••••••••••••••• No, CLAYTON.. • • • • •• • • •• • • • • • ACACIA •••••• : . . . . . . . . . . . MOREHOUSE •••.••..•••••• STRATFORD ••••••••••••••• CLARK •••••••••••.•••••.• CENTERTOWN. ••••.••••••• MOKANE •••..•.•.••••••. '. 'WELLSTON

•.••••.••••••••

MOU~T WASHINGTON......

CHAFFEE ••••••••••.•••••• MARION •••••••••••••••••• PARK •••••••..••••••••••• GRANDVIEW

303

•••.••••••••••

599 601 602 603 608 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618

John L. Kishlar, W. M. W. M. Langtry, W. M.* John Pickard, W. M. F. A. Satterwhite, W. M. Wm. T. Hankins, W. M. * M. P. T<?alson, W. M. W. A. Stark, W. M. R. E. Hodges, W. M.* H. A. Rinkel, W. M. W. M. Collins, J. W. C. N. Scrivener, W. M. W. O. Furney, S. W. C. W. Cunningham, W. M. U. G. Day, W. M. H. S. Truman, W. M.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. SHEFFIELD

•••••••.•.•••.•

OWENSVILLE •••••.••.•••.• FAIRVIEW

NORWOOD

••••••••••••' ••••

Robt. J. Sloan, W. M. L. R. Wentzel, W. M. W. M. Newton, S. W. Geo. W. McQuitty. W. M.

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GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. Arch A. Johnson, Grand Master .. Jacob Lampert, Deputy Grand Master. Van F. Boor, Grand Senior Warden. C. A. Mosman, Grand Junior Warden. A. C. Stewart, Grand Trea.surer. John R. Parson, Grand Secreta.ry. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer. Rev. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain. T. W. Cotton, Grand Senior Deacon. F. R. Jesse, Grand Junior Deacon.

John W. Bingham, G1'and MaTshal. Julius C. Garrell, Grand MarshaL Wm. F. Johnson, GTand Swo1'd BeaTer. W. A. Clark, G1'and Senior StcwaTd. Edw. Higbee, Grand Junior Stcward. O. A. Lucas, GTand Pursuiva.nt. Jobn W.路 Owen, Grand Tiler. Rev. Wm. C. Bitting, Grand Chaplain. Rev. James M. Boon, Grand Cllaplain.

PAST GHAND MASTERS.

Xeonophon Ryland. Alex. M. Dockery. Chas. C. Woods. Rob't F. Stevenson. James W. Boyd. Wm. M. Williams. John R. Parson. Arthur M. Hough. Dorsey A. Jamison. Ethelbert F. Allen.

Corona H. Briggs. Campbell Wells. Wm. F. Kuhn. A. S. Houston. D. M. Wilson. John T. Short. Hob't R. Kreeger. Wm. A. Hall. Clay C. Bigger.

VISITOR.

Harry M. Myers, Past Grand Master of Arkansas. GRAND REPRRSEt\TA'l'IVES.

Jacob Lampert, Florida. A. M. Hough, Alabama. James A. Boone, Arkansas. Dorsey A. Jamison, North Dakota. Xeonophon Ryland, Canada. C. J. Blackburn, Texas. - George E. Mayhall, Delaware. D. M. Wilson, District of Columbia. John H. Miller, Egypt. R. F. Stevenson, England. Campbell Wells, Georgia. John R. Parson, Idaho.. \\Tm. F. Johnson, Illinois. ',,"m. F. Kuhn, Kansas. Arch A. Johnson, Minnesota. A. C. Stewart, Mississippi. Wm. A. Hall, Montana.

Alex. M. Dockery, New Hampshire. Jas. W. Boyd, New Jersey.' Wm. E. Hoke, Oklahoma. D. B. Farnsworth, Oregon. C. C. Woods, Quebec. T. W. Cotton, Rhode Island. John T. Short, South Australia.. V. O. Saunders, South Carolina. C. C. Bigger, Tasmania. C. H. Briggs, Tennessee. Wm. M. Williams, Vermont. R. R. Kreeger, Victoria. Van F. Boor, Washington. Edward Higbee, Western 'Australia. Joseph S. McIntyre, Wisconsin. E. F. Allen, York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. and A. M.

UNDER DISPENSATION.

Rob't J. Sloan, W. M., Sheffield. L. R. Wentzel, W. M., Owensville.

Geo. W. McQuilty, W. M., Norwood. W. M. Newton, W. M., Fairview.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERf> .

.John C. Sf.)nate, Third District. D. M. Foster, Fourth District. .1. E. Reese, Seventh District. W. H. Utz, Ninth District. Geo. A. Smith, Twelfth District. E. W. Taylor, Thirteenth District. G. F'. Brewington, F:ourteenth District. B. E. Bigger, Fifteenth District. J. E. Thompson, Sixteenth District. T. F. Hurd, Seventeenth District. T. H. Walton, Eighteenth District. G. W. Rucker, Nineteenth District. C. M. Hudson, Twentieth District. J. P. Tucker, Twenty-first District. P. A. Budd, Twenty-second District. H. Sinauer, T'wenty-third District. F. C. Barnhill, Twenty-fourth District. H. L. Wilson, 'l'wenty-sixth District. S. P. Cunningham, Twenty-seventh District. J. E. Reeds, Twenty-eighth District. J. W. Powell, Twenty-ninth District. . E. A. Fluesmeier, Thirtieth District. G. H. Pike, Thirty-second District. F. P. Gibbs, Thirty-third District. -Jame.s F. Blair, Thirty-fourth District. R. B. Campbell, Thirty-fifth District.

.John Devlin, Thirty-sixth District. G. H. Daniel, Thirty-seventh District. H. T. Wright, Thirty-eighth District. A. L. McRae, Thirty-ni,nth District. C. E. Pyle, Fortieth Distrie:t. J. W. Gravely, Forty-first District. II. H. Finley, Forty-second District. S. B. Vickers, Forty-third District. Harry Tamblyn, !<'orty-fourth District. D. B. Farnsworth, Forty-fifth District. C. A. Stephens, Forty-sixth District. .J. M. Carnahan, Forty-scventh District. Geo. A. Nees, Forty-eighth District. G. W. Miller, FOI路ty-ninth District. J. A. Boone, Fiftieth District. V. P. Adams, Fifty-first District. W. W. Martin, Fifty-second District. T. D. Martin, Fifty-third District. G. J. Vaughan, Fifty-fourth District. S. A. Newman, Fifty-fifth District. W. A. Phipps, Fifty-sixth District. H: N. Lloyd, Fifty-seventh District. M. E. Gumphrey, Fifty-eighth District. A. M. Hoyt, Fifty-ninth District.

DISTRICT LECTURERS.

John C. Senate, Third District. C. C. Miller, Fifth District. H. S. Teare, Eighth District. B. F. Watson, Ninth Distrkt. Geo. A. Smith, Twclfth District. B. E. Bigger, Fifteenth District. Rob't A. May, Sixteenth District. Thos. F. Hurd, Seventeenth District. Thos. H. Walton, Eighteenth District. G. W. Rucker, Nineteenth District. Clyde M. Hudson, Twentieth District. Henry C. Noland, Twcnty-first. District. Joshua, Barbee, Twenty-fourth District. M. E. Schmidt, Twenty-fifth Dist.rict. J. W. Hartley, Twenty-sixth District.

A. T. Dumm, Thirty-first District. \'i'm. E. Hoke, Thirty-third District. James F. Blair, Thirty-fourth Dist.rict. John Devlin, Thirty-sixth District. H. L. Hunter, Thirty-seventh District. Joe W. Graveley, Firty-first District. S. B. Vickers, Forty-third District. Bert. S. Lee, Forty-fifth District. C. A. Stephens, Forty-sixth District. C. E. Hickok, Forty-eighth District.. W. W. Martin, Fifty-second District. F. D. Martin, Fifty-third District. G. J. Vaughan, Fifty-fourth District. S. A. Newman, Fifty-fifth District.

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PAST MASTERS. Name.

Anthony F. Ittner, John R. Kelly :Bred Surridge H .. M. Holland V. O. Sanders Arthur Snuggs H. L. Recker Thomas C. Kuhnle Henry Hahn Frank L. Magoon Albert H. Theile H. R. Pfeifer Chas. A. Schill J. Ellicock Chas. F. !Jee Jacob Newton M. F. S路mith S. M. Grant John Nettleship B. V. Chase Robert Fisher Otto E. Mueller D. C. Gilchrist.. Sam'l.R. Stevenson John Kipp Walter G. Wilderman Geo. W. James Wm. L. Reynolds W. R. Holland L. H. Blattner F'rank W. S'rnith.~ Jos. Giles Henry A. Steiner Peter Schaffnit Sam A.. Meyer Jos. M. Sklower Harry !Jemon Fred W. Hagenstein Wm. Ramsey John N. Stewart Chas. Giltner J. A. Williams Chas. F. Blomberg Louis E. Vogelsang H. L. Bergen Edwin V. Kyte .J. T. Hall W. R. Dalton W. A. Dudgeon

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No.

Missouri Missouri Missouri.... Missouri Missouri Missouri Meridian Meridian Meridian . Beacon Beacon Beacon BeacQn Beacon Howard United l'inited Williamsburg George Washington.................................... George Washington.................................... George Washington...... George Washington...................... George Washington....... George Washington............................ George Washington : George Washington.................................... George Washington ,..... George Washington.................................... Agency Pauldingville Palmyra :....... St.路 Louis :.... St. Louis.......................................................... St. Louis.......................................................... St. Louis ,............. St. Louis.......................................................... St. I..ouis _ Wellington Napht~li

Naphtali Naphtali De Witt Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah ViTentzville Fayette

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

:........

1 J 1 ] 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 5 8 9 9 9 9 9 '9 9 9 9 9 10 11 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 22 25 2拢) 25 39 40 40 40 40 40 46 47

1912.] Name.

John W. Heist Ed A. Wengler Homer G. McDaniel T. B. Morris ,Wm. H. Carpenter A. E. Diamant G. E. Hartmeister W. L. Wingo C. F. Meyer Frank Eardley Geo. L. Wageley T. P. Burley John M. Miller Geo. A. Benedict R. A. May J. F. Culver Louis G. StovalI L. E. Monroe J. F. McKnight J. N. Moore Chas. C. Gardner C. W. Milster D. I~. Glaves G. W. Presnell g. Price D. L. Rouggly W. A. Kleinschmidt A. S. Werremeyer Herman Diem, Jr . F. Geiselmann Chas. F. Ochsner Walter R. Shrodes John F. Evans John Maclay : Henry C. BelI Geo. S. DowelI J. T. McCune Jesse B. CampbelI '.rravis B. MitcheIL.. J. D. Hart Austin McMichael Edgar P. Dunn EJdw. L. Dillon Harry A. Krueger Edgar L. Schleiffarth Frank E. Diekneite Clarence L. Alexander Geo. U. Heimburger Lee M. Edgar "' C. G. Hirt A. - C. Stewart John rio Hamilton

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Fayette Livingston Weston Arrow Rock Centralia Kennett Sullivan Lebanon St. Joseph ,................... Polar Star Brldgeton Laclede Laclede Webster Groves Perseverance Perseverance................................................ St. Marks Meramec Webster Ash Grove KlrksvilIe Greenville Marcus l\-fu,rcus Versailles De Soto Erwin Erwin IDrwln Erwin Hermann Seaman :......... Potosi Potosi ~................................ Potosi :... Braymer :............... Phoenix PapinviIle Latimer Ashland North Star Occidental OccidentaI Occidental Occidental Occidental OccldentaI Occidental Occidental :.............................................. Occidental Occidental Occidental

47 51 53 55 59 68 69 77 . 78 79 80 83 83 84 92 92 93 95 98'

100 105 107 110 110 117 119 121 121 121 121 123 126 131 131 131 135 136 140 145 156 157 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163 163

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H. C. Lowe __ __ __ Hartford __ 171 J. W. HuletL.,...... ..Sturgeon 174 L. M. Huffman Newton __ 175 Gib W. Carson.......... . Pride of the West 179 Louis Tisch Pride of the WesL..__ . 179 Chas. E. Tieman California 183 Wm. C. Heck : __ California 183 T. M. Fulks __ __ California __ 183 Warren Surber Morality 186 F. M. Mase Hannibal __ 188 P. H. Williams __ __ Zeredatha . 189 Willis Wallingfor-d __ Carthage 197 __ New Hope.. 199 C. G. Eastin.. __ Fred A. Cozad __ __ Somersct 206 __ Four Mile __ 212 C. D. Bray L. H. Bruer Holla __ __ .. 213 H. S. Teare __ .~ Forest City........ 214 A. J. HirsL__ __ Hornersville 215 Henry A. Chapin Good Hope 218 A.P. Fletcher... __ . Good Hope 218 R. L. Dixon __ Good Hope . 218 __ Albert Pike ,.. 219 O. P. Bloss W. J. Roberts : M:ystic Tie "........... . 221 R. E. Wilson La Belle '" . __ __ 222 H. L. Cannon Salem __ __ 225 Robt. O. Brown Saline 226 Herbert J. Benjamin.. __ __ Cyprcss .__ __ 227 Robert L. Thomas Shelbina .__ 228 H. L. Caton __ Bucklin __ __ __ 233 G. L. Faulhaber __ Sedalia __ __ 236 Geo. W. McVey __ : Sedalia . 236 Henry W. Benedict, Jr __ Palestine . . 241 Jas. M. Boon __.. __ Palestine . __ __ 241 Joh.n S. Cole __ Portland .. 242 John B. SchmidL. .. __ .. __ Keystone................ 243 Fred A. RaitheL. __ .. __ Keystone __ 243 W. K. Spinney....... .. __ Keystone 243 J. H. CranfilL. __ ; Kcystonc 243 Wm. Richardson . . Keystone 243 R. M. Ha.nna......... .. Keystone 243 Chas. W. Speirs........ . Keystone ' 243 Edwin Nelson __ Glenstead 250 Wm. W. Ross. .. Butler . . . . 2 5 4 A. A. 路路Smith............. .. Shekinah ........__ 256 P. O. Sansberry..... __ Lodge of L o v e . . . . . . . 259 Theo. Hyatt .~......... .. C'orinthian 265 Wm. G. Pike __ Social 266 A. L. Pollard....... .. Aurora 267 E. S. Murdock __ Aurora. 267 ,\Varrcn B. Foskett................ ...Aurora __.. .. 2ti7 Wm. Myrer __ __ Aurora __ .. 267

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Appendix.

309

Lodge.

No.

'IVm. Sessinghaus _Aurora ._ ,.. _ .--..-.- - --. E. M. Box _ _ Rock Prairie J. M. Clyde _ _ _.. _ _ _ _ Sol?mon ._ __ Edw.. Sinclair Reeds Springs __._ _.. __ -.,. Wm. C. Essmueller __ Cosmos _ _.. _ __ .. _ _................. Jacob Schisler __ _.. _ Cosmos __ _...................... Herman Frank _._ _ Cosmos ._.. _ __ _ Chas. Baer .. _ _. __ Cosmos _""_'" ---...... Cosmos V. H. Falkenhainer Isadore Landauer _ __ _ Cosmos ._ .. __ .. _ _._._ __ .. _..... Cosmos "" .. _ _....... C. Meyers Chas. Zenge ........•........... . Craft . . _........ II. C. Davis E·dina __ _ __ . L. G. John __ ..._ Moniteau .. James P. Lee.: Sparta _ __ . ----- .. P. A. Budd _ __ Temple _ __ , '1'hos. A. Milburn_ _ __ Temple __ _ __ C. B. Overton.. ._ : _.Temple .__ .. A. D. Ludlow _ _ _ _.Temple __ W. L. Jacobs... __ Clarence .. _ _.. _ . H. G. Sherwood : __ .., Clarence ._ .. _....... W. S.- Hamrick.. __ __ .Clarence ._... Geo. E. MayhaIL __ __ __ ._.New London __ ._ ..__ __ __ T. W. Hoskins _ __ __ Sikeston .John N. Shouse _ _ Kearney __ _ __ ._ _. . Jas. O. Hogg _.. __ __ __ .. _ Rural --__ C. F. Gilmore. .. Rural J. E. Deems .' Osborn M. Fowler .. Paulville .. __ Jacob Furth _ Cornerstone ..__ ..__ _...... Jos. H. Schweich.. _..__ _ _..Cornerstone _................. v'iTm. '1'. Newman _..__ __ ._ Cornerstone .. A. C: Robinson_ __ __ Cornerstone ._ _...... C. E. Parks __ Cornerstone _ __ ,Valter E. Seewoster__ _.. _ Cornerstone .__ __ W. R. Schmitt __ __ Cornerstone W. A. Piner __.. _.c __ Charity _ Orestes Mitchell .. _ _ Charity A. S.· Gillespie _ __ Charity . .. Geo. W. Butler._ _ _ _.. E'xcello H. C. Elberg._ .. _ Westport .. __ . S. H. BothwelL.. _ __ Rockville Louis' Ratliff .. _ __ .. _ __ __._ Moberly Geo. ~. Hassett_ : _._ __ Moberly _.......... H. A. Hatfield _ _ : Moberly __..__ J. C. Faulkender _ _ _.Fellowship Geo. W. Shclton .. __ _ _ __ ArIington .-.. John S. '1'aylor _ Friend O. Poisson .. _ Hebron J. ex HalL..__ _ __ _ Adelphi ..__ __ __ . __ Ancient Landmark _ _..... G. R. Hombs

267 269 271 280 282 282 282 282 282 282 282 287 291 295 ·296 299 299 299 299 305 305 305 307 310 311 316 316 317. 319 323 323 323 323 323 323 323 331. 331 331 332 340 341 344 344 344 345 346 352 354 355 356

310 Name. Chas. B. Stark Walter Wimmer : Wallace Delafield C. A. Rosebrough A. B. Clinefelter Jacob Levy W. M. Saxbury Ed M. Dresser A. E. "CampbeIL H. JJ. Richardson W. D. Warren:_ B. A. Dumbauld _ John E. Adamson : H. S. Cochran J. B. Simpson _ Geo. M. Hunter W." Logan Wood F. N. Painter J. E. GaskiIL W. H. Murdock Joseph N. Schuette G. A. Fiener A. P. Watkins _ Henry J. Filsinger C. W. Tacke A. F. Weeke E. C. Wm. Ortmann Wm. P. French _ Adam Fuhrmann Philip A. WenzeL _ H. H. Miller J. T. Edwards E. M. Moore Albert M' Spradling Alvin D. Reed : Louis F. Grewe Thomas P. Mellis John F. Nehrlich Edw. McGuigan Louis Moller Cosby M. Burton James H. Absolom " .' Thomas Brown _ Joh,n N. Denny Geo. S. McLanahan James M. Darrow Thomas R. Hughes Robt. J. Loyd Wm. H. Evans James Richardson Albert R. Thomson

Appendix.

[Sept.

Lodge. Tuscan .. _.. _ _ . TUscan . Tuscan _ . Tuscan _ .. King Hill __ . Ancient Craft .. Queen City .. Richland . .. Richland _ _ .. Arcana _.. _ _.. _ . Christian . Carterville _ . Everton _ : . Charleston _ .. Charleston _ Joppa . Valley _ . Hunnewell , . Cache .. _ . Cache _ _ .. Cache _ .. Cache _ .. Cache _ . ltaska _ .. ltaska .. ltaska .. Itaska .. ltaska _ . Itaska . lt2..ska _ _ .. RothvilIe _.. _ _ . Mack路s Creek . Lafayette __ . Excelsior .. Anchor . Anchor . Anchor .. Anchor _ . West Gate _ : .. West G2..te _ _ . ViTest Gate _ .. West Gate . "Vlest Gate _ .. West Gate .. lvanho2 .. SchelI City .. Belton _.. _ . Lambskin .. Lambskin - -. Lambskin _. Lambsl{in .

No. 360 360 360 3~0

376 377 380 385 385 389 392 401 405 407 407 411 413

415 416 416 416

416 416 420 420 420 420 420 420 420 426 433 437 441 443 44:l 443 443 445

445 445 445 445 445 446

448 450 460 460 . 460 460

Name.

No.

Lodue.

Wm. B. Hague Michael Foerstel W. O. Green S. M. Meeks R. A. Roberts R. B. Cochran S. P. Hicks

Lambskin Lambskin Caruthersville Clifton · AuIlvilIe Pleasant Hope Plato

:.- J' ~~t~~~~:.::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::::::~·r~~;~ J. G. Hawken Hugo S. Jacobi... E. B. Day J. F,. Newcomer T. S. Bagby W. T. HarIin : W. F. Houk T. B. Jamlson Chase Henthorn W. C. Don Carlos Guy C. Coleman W. D. Richardson C. J. Blackburn u: A. House F. M. Russell.. : B. 1. Webb Francis Long Benj. F. Thomas Chas. Woods E. A. Hulburd G. C. Lovell S. D. Stocks Geo. M. Sargcnt Herman Kuellner A. N. M·cDowelI... H. G. Nicks Edwin J. Scott John H. Brod, Jr Chas. C. Jackson M. ·V. Green John A. Pettey 'iV. T. McClure Martin L. Howard Chas. C. Walton Jules J. WehrlL. Frank D. GiIdersleeve Ja'hn G. Pelter E. J. Sims J. E. Neff Jesse M. Owen J. L. Kishlar ~ralter M. Langtry

311

Appendix.

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Kirkwood Kirkwood .. . Locl{Springs Lakeville . Lewistown . Robt. Burns Equality ·PaynesviIle . Buckner .., : Prairie Home : Platte City Webb City OrientaI CUnnlngham .. . Conway . Comfort . Blackwell lngomar JacksonviIle . Ferguson Ferguson Mexico South Gate . :.Clinton . Carl Junction .. c.•. Rose HllI . Rose HllI . Rose Hill .-..... Rose Hill Rose Hill Cowgill Jamesport . Republlc . OIive Branch Olive Branch .. . Forest Park . Forest Park Houston , Shamrock "',""""" ·Union Elvins Clayton

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460 460 461 463 464 467 469 476 481 484 484 488 489 494 496 497 499 501 503 504 51.2

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518 525 528

533 535 536 541

642 542

544 547 548 549 550

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650 550 550 550 561 564 570

576 576 578

578 580

585 693 699

601

Appendix.

312 Name.

Wm. T. Hankins R. Earl Hodges .. Nicholas J. Seibel, Jr H. A. Boye .

[Sept.

Loclge. . Strn.fford ......Mokane . . \~T ellston ........."VVellston

No. 608

612 613 613

Fraternally submitted, WM. E. HOKE, Chainnan, FRAZER P. GIBBS,

J. W. SKELLY, ROBERT L. DIXON, WM. H. BULL.

INI)EX. A PAGE

Absence of Brothers Valliant and Rubey...................... Action on proposed Amendment to By-Laws offered 1911 .. ' 70, Address of Grand ~ster , Committee on Report of Committee on............. Amendment to By-Laws Proposed 36, 37, Amendment to Constitution -Proposed 62, Annual Communication, 1913 Annual Meeting-Opening " " Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Appeal Lodge No. 259 (Jurisprudence) Appeals and Grievances, Committee on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. " " " " " Report of 72 to Appointments of ChaiFmen Standing Committees, 1913......... " " District Deputy Grand Masters , . . . . .. " District Lecturers " Grand Officers " Special Committees, 1913..................... Arkansas, Grand Lodge of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Assessment (Special) Auditor, 1912, Report of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

98 108

6 53 51 129 129 128

4 123 103 52 97 121

146 147 120 122 48 72 35

Biographical Sketch of Arch A. Johnson BO~~1s ~~ Re~!ef, Com~ittee ~~

i, '. . . . ..

Report of BY-Laws, Amendments Lost. 70, " Proposed 36, 37, Second Reading of , . . . . . . . . . .. Third Reading of......................

53 102 109 129 69 99

c Chairmen Standing Committees, 1913, Appointed.. . . . .. . . . . . . .. 121 Change of Name "Infirmary" to "Hospital" ,. . .. 62 Charity, Committee on '.' . 52 " " Report of 101 Charters, Dnplicate 18 Granted 17, 127 Commissions Issued 18

314'

Index.

[Sept. PAGE

Committee, Auditing..... .. 53 " on Appeals and Grievances........................ 52 " "" Report of 72 to 97 " Boards of' Relief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 " " Report of 102 " Ch~;ity " ~ .. , .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Report ot 101 " Char~,ered Lo~,ges ,...... 52 Report of 64 " Construction of Constitution~ 119, 122 " Credentials . 52 Report of ,4, 108; Appendix 290 to 312 " D. D. G. Masters' Reports... 53 " ',' .. RePQrt of 100 " Fraternal Correspondence .. ,.................. 53 " " Report of, 37; APD. 1 to 153 Appointed for 1913.... 121 " Grand Master's Address,....................... 53 Report of 51 " Jurisprudence 52 " Report of '. . . . . . . . .. 103 " Lo~?es Un,~er Dispensation ,................. 52 ... Report of 97 " Manuals ,..................... 122 " Mas,?nic H~~e (Vis~~ing)...................... 53 Report of ,. 70 " Necrology 53 " Report of ..........•............... 53 " Pay Roll (Mileage and Per Diem) 52 " "Report of 109 to 119 " Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Report of. 67 " Ritual 53 Report of ,.................. 106 " Transportation and Hotels ; ,....... 53 " " " Report of 69 " 'W~rs a~d M~~ns '. 52 Report of , 106 Condition of the Craft ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20 Corner-Stones, Laying of 9, 19. Correspondence, Committee on................................ 53 .. " .. Report of 37; Appendix 1 to 153 Crede,~tials, Committee on ; ,.. 52 " Report of 4, 108; Appendix 190 to 312

o Dead Lodges, Roll of...•..................... Appendix 218 to 225 Deaths, List ·of ,. ~ , , Appendix 163 to 171 Decisions of Grand Master ;....................... 11 Dedication of New Halls.' , '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dispensations, Granted, Special.. .. , ......................• :10, 19

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Index.

PAGE

Distinguished Visitor District Deputy Grand Masters............................... "" " Commissioned. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Form of Report 100, List of Reports of, Report of Com. on.. Lecturers, List of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dues, Suspensions for Non-Payment of. Appendix 172 to " Remission of :

5 9 18 101 126 100 127 178 66

Elected Officers in Past, List of Appendix 216 to 217 Election of Directors of .Masonic Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 " " Grand Officer'S ~ . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 61 Exchange on Checks......................................... 21 Exemplification of Work 50, 99 Expulsions Reported Appendix 179 F

Financial Statement 21 Tables Appendix 198 to 214 Fraternal Correspondence, Committee on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 " " " Report of, 37; App. 1 to 153 Jurisdictions, Recognition of 67; Appendix 154 G

Grand Lodge, Closing of " "Financial Statement of......................... " Opening of Property Returns to Statistics " . . . . . . . . . . . .. Lodges, List of Foreign, Recognized Appendix Officers, Appointment of................................ Election of ... :............................... " Installation of Pre'sent at Opening of Annual Communication.. . Lecturer, Report of....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Master's Address Committee on Report of Committee on.............. Decisions Jewel, presented by retiring Grand Master..... Representatives Commissioned ' 9, " appoint~d near other Gr. Lodges, 9; App. from' other Grand Lodges near Grand Lodge of Missouri. Appendix

125 2] 4 2] 20 20 154 120 61 121 3 37 6 53 51 11 122 18 159 161

316

Index:

• Gr~nd' Secr,~tary,

PAGE

Recapitulation of. Appendix Report Presented . " Report of Auditor on.· . Tabular Statements Appendix 183 to Secretaries,· List of Appendix Treasurer, Report of . " " Auditor on ~ " I

•••••••••• ,

••••••••••••

21fl 17 35

214 156 29

H HO,~e, Mas~nic,

Hos~ital,

Directors Elected...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63 Mentioned by Grand Master.................. 7 " " Grand Secretary 21 Report of Officers 61; Appendix 227 to 267 ,Sum Contributed to during Year. . . . . . . . . . . ... 21 Visiting Committee Appointed................ 53 " " Report of 70 Masonic, 7, 22, 62, 107; Appendix 232, 239, 242, 254, 257, et.c.

Installation of Grand Officers................................. 121 J

Jewel, Grand Master's, Presented to Grand lVLaster-elect. 122 " Past Grand Master's, Presented to P. G. Master Johnson 123 Johnson, Arch A., Portrait of. Frontispiece Jurisprudence, Committee on................................. 52 " " " Report of 103 K

Kentucky, Grand Lodge of

:..

List of Foreign Grand Lodges recognized as regular.:. Appendix " " Grand Lodges, with Names of Grand S·ecretarie's App. Lodge Consolidated " Returns 21, Lodges According to Districts ' Appendix 268 to " Dead, IJi'st o-f .......................•..•..•.•.. . 218 to of Instruction New, Chartered ' 17, 97, lfnder Dispensation 1.0, " Committee on ......... Report of Committee on........... Delegates from, placed on Pay Roll

154 156 18 64 290 225 8 128 IS 52 97 98

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317

Index. M

PAGE ~anual,

Masonie, Special Committee on ; , .. Mas,~nic Ho~e, Com~ittee o~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. Report of Directors Elected Mention of in Grand Master's Address ,... Secretary's Report .. ;.... Report of Officers: 61; Appendix 227 to Relief Association Report, Special Representatives ... " Meeting of Grand Lodge, 1913.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Memorial Tablets to Deceased Brethren 131; Mileage and Per Diem, Report of Committee on 109 to " " " for Lodges U. D.......... Minutes Approved 53, 99, Moolah Orchestra 4,

Necr?,logy,

122

53 70 69 7 21 267 63 128 133 119 98 124 120

Com~ittee ~~,

Appointed.......................... 53 Report of 53 New Lodges, List of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 128

o Offi~ers, Gr~nd,

Appointed. ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Elected In'stalled Present at Annual Communication, 3; Appendix Past Grand, in Attendance Appendix " in the Past, List of Appendix 216, Opening of Grand Lodge '"

120 61 121 304 304 217

Past Grand M.aster's Jewel, Presented to retiring Grand Master Johnson Past Grand Masters, Li'st of Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Past Masters Present, List of Appendix 306 to Pay Roll, C0mmittee on, Appointed........................... " " " Report of 109 to Petitions Presented Printing Proceedings Authorized 46,

123 122 3f2

52 119 49 124

Reading Proposed Amendments to By-Laws 36, 37, 69, 99, 129 Recognition of Foreign Lodges, Report of Committee. .. .. .. ... 67 Rein'statements, List of '. Appendix 179 to 182 Removal of Lodges........................................... 19

318

[~ept.

Index.

PAGE

Report of Committee on Appeals and Grievances 72 to 97 " " " " Arrangements 119 " Auditing ;................ 35 " Boards of Relief..................... 10~ " Charity 101 " Chartered Lodges 64 " Credentials .... 4, 108; Appendix 290 to 312 " District Deputy' Grand Masters' Reports 100 " Fraternal Corresp 37; App. 1 to 153 " Grand Master's Address.............. 51 " Jurisprudence 103 " Lodges Under Di'spensation........... 97 " Masonic Boards of Relief............ 102 " Masonic Home (Visiting)............ 70 " Mileage and Per Diem 109 to 119 53 " Necrology " Pay Roll 109 to 119 " Recognition of Gra.nd Lodges. . . . . . . .. 67 " Ritual 106 " 'l'ransportation and Hotels........... 69 ." Ways and Means 106 " Gra.nd Lecturer 37 Secretary .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17 Treasurer 29 " Officers of Masonic Home 61; Appendix 227 to 266 Special Repre'sentatives to Masonic Relief Association路 63. Representatives of Lodges in Grand Lodge Appendix 30,1 " " Other Grand Lodges at Annual Communica路 tion Appendix 304 .. Other Gr. Lodges near this Gr. Lodge .. App. 161 " This Gr. Lodge near other Gr. Lodges .. App. 151 to National Board of Relief, U. S: and Canada. 63 ltesolutions 17, 36, 46, 72, 98 Returns, Blank!S for '. . . 21 Ritual, Committee on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5'3 " Report of 106 ~

s Scottish Rite Choir........................................... Secretary, Grand, Report of, Submitted....................... Secretaries, Grand, List of Appendix Sp~?ial ComI~!ttees, 1913, Appoint~d.......................... on CompensatIOn " Report Committee Masonic Home (Vis. itlng) Standing Committees, 1913................................... State Lodges of Instruction............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspensions for Non-Payment of Dues Appendix 172 to .. Unm8Jsonic Conduct Appendix " Suspension of Master.........................................

120 17 156 122 60 72 121 8 178 178 11

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Index.

319

T PAGE

Tabular S,tatements

Appendix 183 to 214 Trans~?rtation a~,d H~~els, Committee on... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 53 Report of 69 Trea~,urer, Gr~?d, Rep-art of.............. . .. . .. .. .. . 29 "Auditor on ~ .. 35

u Unmasonic Conduct, Suspensions for

Appendix 178

v Visit of Masonic Home Children Vote of Thanks

'. . . . . . . . . . 4 62, 113

w Ways and Means, Committ~e 路on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 " " " \" Report of 106 Work, Exemplification of. 50, 99

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