1918 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri, Volume 2 - Appendixes by Missouri Freemasons

REPORT ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE .GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, 1918

REV.

C. C. WOODS, D. D., P. G. M. ST. LOUIS, Mo.

PROCEEDINGS REVIEWED:

YEAR

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Alabama 1917 ' , ' , Alberta 1917 , Arizona 1917 ? , British Columbia 1917 '.' , California 1917 , Canada 1917 Colorado ' 1917 , Connecticut 1918 , England 1917. ~ ~: Florida 1918 ' , Georgia " :: 1~18. : ' , Idaho 1917 , Illinois 1917 , Indiana , , .1917 , Iowa 1917 Kansas ; .. 1917 , ICentucky '.' 1917 ; . . . . . . . .. Louisiana 1918 , Maine ' 1917 , Manitoba 19'17 Maryland 1917 Massachusetts ., 1916. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Michigan , 1917. '.' '. Minnesota 1918 , Mississippi 1918 , Nebraska 1917: '.' , Nevada 1917 New Bruns\ovi<\k 1917 , New Hampshire 1917.......................... New Jersey 1917 , , New Mexico : 1917 , New South Wal~s!,:',!,!.,.. 1917 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. !

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North Carolina : North Dakota ~ Nova Scotia Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Quebec : Queensland Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Australia South Carolina ..'.' South Dakota Tasmania Tennessee Texas Vermont· Victoria ~ Virginia Washington West Virginia Western Australia Wisconsin . , Wyoming

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1917 85 1917 87 1917. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 89 1917 92 1917 '. . . . . . .. 94· 1917 98 1917 99 1918 101 1917 104 1917 107 1917 , .110 1917 113 1917 115 191-7 117 1917 ' 119 1917 120 1917 122 1917 125 1917 : 128 1918 .. : .. ; ; 129 1917 ......................•... 132 1917 135 1916 ; ..' 136 1917 139 1917 141 d ••

STATISTICS OF THE ORDER FOR 1918. Name. Lodges. Alabama 546 Arkansas 565 Arizona 25 California '. . . . . . . . . . . 379 Colorado 132 Connecticut 110 Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 District of Columbia............ 30 Florida 241 Georgia - 632 Idaho 64 Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 858 Indiana 562 Iowa 533 Kansas 418 Kentucky 590 Louisiana 228 Maine 527 Maryland . . . . . . 116 Massachusetts '. . . . . . . . 254 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 439 Minnesota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270 Mississippi 372 Missouri 644 Montana 101 Nebraska 270 80 New Hampshire................. New Jersey..................... 179 Nevada 23 New Mexico..................... 47 New york....................... 861 North' Carolina.................. 445 North Dakota................... 113 546 Ohio Oklahoma .f......... 441 Oregon 144 Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 Ph1l1ppine Islands............... 38 Rhode Island.................... 37 South Carolina :.... 287 South Dakota................... 143

Members. -29,691 21,456 2,876 60,384 19,123 28,114 3,698 10,526 14,035 43,675 5,112 157,208 82,568 56,592 48,157 46,046 19,387 31,855 18,552 ' 72,499 86,993 35,377 20,775 70,144 9,880 25,044 11,111 44,381 2,032' 3,976 203,716 27,257 10,668 114,293 27,520 15,207 131,954 1,839 9,832 17,397 12,226

Gain. 1,085 670 208 2,528 948 1,163 149 355 670 1,714 307 9,153 4,721 2,623 2,473 1,666 1,073 527 752 4,890 4,442 1,535 308 3,357 89 1,380 55 2,124 55 â&#x20AC;˘ 239 6,293 1,547 613 7,254 1,373 425 5,306 1,138 364

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Members.

Gain.

209 151 277 34

30,256 . 71,361 2,605 14,533 27,246 23,573 20,711 33,299 3,701

998 3,042 138 292 1,002 75 1,012 1,315 183

15,290

1,880,196

74,100

7,513 63,447 3,806 6,927 881 8,861 7,618 7,683 7,393 13,435 2,510

2,633 30 72 27 373 501 *114 152 280 220

Lodges. Name. Tennessee ...................... 456 Texas .......................... 893 20 Utah ., ......................... Vermont ........................... 103 Virginia ........................... 328 Wash~ngton

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West Virginia........ Wisconsin ............................. Wyoming ......................... h

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FOREIGN GRAND LODGES.

94 Alberta ........................ Canada ........................ 455 New Brunswick ................. 39 Nova Scotia..................... 74 Prince Edward Island ........... 15 Quebec 68 Saskatchewan .................... 125 British Columbia ................ 80 Manitoba .......................... 80 New Zealand.................... 198 Queensland ...................... 66 Tasmania ........................ 31 New South Wales ............... 267Victoria ....................... 237 Western· Australia ............... 90 York-Mexico .................. 18 Ireland ......................... 510 ( ?) Scotland .................... .. 850 ( 1) Cuba ........................-' ... 103 ( 1) 79 South Australia .... , ............ ••••••

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347

24,042 1,577 15,812 592 4,131 23 .1,156 40,000 ( 1) 58,000 ( 1) 5,183 ( 1) ( 1) 117 6,165' 145 284,563

6,870

*Loss. Altogether the Masonic census of the world, counting every grade and order, will no doubt exceed two and one-hal! millions. Not more than three hundred thousand. can be counted in foreign lands-possibly much less-and many of these so-called Grand Lodges are not recognized by us.

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HOMES

Lodge I or Amount I InvestMASONIC HOMES .Chapter Received ment Members ' --.,.:------------.:,.--=-=-=.=:....:....:::.::..::.-,---

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STATES.

Iment EndOW-I and

NUMBER IN HOME Cash on Old /. Hand ' People ,Children Total

Alaba.-ma : 1 27,9161 $ 19,8521 $ 134,458 $ 16,000 36 Arkansas ;............... 20,.,766 22,0971 125,000 ·..... Cal!forn!a ... :............ 55,341 l 112,523 406,362 79,695 J 125 CallfornIa, Children ,......... f I 1 2 Connecticut :.\ 25,983 67,628 ' 64,510 78,782 134 Delaware ~ . 3,541 5,839 26,478 5,059 10 District of Columbia 10,171 7,579 90,000 8, 673 20 Georgia 41,649 10,280 40,000. . . . . . . . . 10 IlI!no!s , 139,271 109,997 1; 350,000 90,900 122 IllInOIS, Children '......... 21,089 165,000........ . .. . Illinois, O. E. S........... 82,512 23,262 66,695 33,343 34 Iowa 40,625 12,130,' 53,000 4,506 16 Kansas 44,062 32,528, 202,000 67,985 49 Kentucky 43,387 10,783 70,100 8,144 41 Kentucky, Children....... 32,285 366,000 328,000 24 Massachusetts 67,901 22,916 111,468 176,492 53 Michigan , .. .. . . . 78,857 34,500 200,000 44,000 86 Mississippi 20,334 30,984 72,367 109,894 . . . . .. . . . Missouri 63,769 60,148 407,500 130,948 160 Montana 8,981 13,292 83,424 60,882 13 Nebraska '1' 23,664 44,720 57,292 190,000 40 Nebraska, Children........ 19,456 5,800 47,000 10,346 ' . . . . . . . . New Hampshire i 10,900 6,505 I 28,000 30,405 15 New Jersey ' 42,257 33,664 158,585 119,655 ' 67 New york................ 192,463 123,284 648,095. .. . . . . . . 298 New York, O. E. S........ 54,688 18,062......... 121,027 22 North Carolina............ 25,030' 6,845 45,000 1,011 32 North Carolina, Children.. 52,428 150,000 30,000. . . . . . . . . Ohio 101,185 104,843 ' 365,000 ; 222,934 152 Oklahoma '. . . . . . . . . . . . 28,336 32,500 195,454 23,114 27 Pennsylvania, Gr. Lodge.. 120,576......... 1,141,482 149,000 210 Pennsylvan!a, Masonic H. ~ 30,276 J 80,379 I 457 000 { 8 7 PennsylvanIa, Orphanage. 1 536,877 r ' Tennessee, Children ~ 28,300 29,971 50,000 53,095 43 Texas, R. A. M _.. . 20,502 47,953 78,000 22,155 81 Texas, Chi!. & Widows... 65,809 , 79,627 301,260 i 203,583.. . . . . . . . Virginia '................. 24,734 '[ 22,245 100,000 ; 30,000......... Washington 21,698 15,036 57,1251, 70,426 29 Nova Scotia :....... 6,765 5,105.......... . .. 19

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, 1,561,4921 $1,278,302

$7,026,911 1$2,977,054

2,057.

--Since compiling above several changes have been made in the statistics.

82 99 . . . . .. . . . 62 4 , .•. 2 ,58 . . . . . . .. . 97 ......... ......... 50 ......... 316 ......... ,. . . . . . 119 92 .'. . . 18 ......... . 28 1:13' .. 372 52 131 35 . . . .. . . •. 92 144 . . . . .. ..• 213 74 9 . • .. . . . . . 2,282

118 99 125 64 138 10 22 68 122 97 34 16 99 41 340 53 86 119 252 13 40 18 15 95 431

32 372 204 158 245 87 92 187 81 213 74 38 19

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Cost of ,Maintenance

Month

$ 17,000 16,069 32,287 16,535 23,260 3,967 5,404, 9,7891 30,001 20,535 14,627 6,546 17,326 10,849 ......... 22,834 25,481 19,117 64,704 4,508 13,544 4,740 6,450 23,427 112,503 4,706 4,480 43,800 37,686 29,524 90,305 24,345 22,401 25,381 17,078 53,922 20,471 10,227 4,479

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$12.00 13.35 21.50 21.50 14.04 31.60 18.00 12.00 20.50 17.64 35.80 34:00 16.80 22.00 10.74 32.17 24.74 11.56 23.20 31.30 26.60 20.60 32.73 21.70 20.80 13.68 9.30 15.40 15.57 33.33 23.25 20.28 10.54 18.75 21.20 23.0C 22.40' 20.00 •••

REPORT ON FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A.

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& A. 1lf. of Missouri:

In presenting our annual report we are painfully aware that it fails in m'uch to approximate our own ideal and that perfection you might desire, but we trust that your kindness will overlook those路 deficiencies which your wisdom and good taste will so easily discover.

We have ,given respectful consideration to every report which has come to our hand, and if any suggestion of unkind criticism appears in o~r comments thereon, it was not so intended. Missouri is treated with great consideration by all our reviewers, and many direct and implied compliments are bestowed' on our. Grand Jurisdiction and prominent members of our Grand Lodge. We have \ entered ,into no controversy with anyone, and instead of giving our own conclusions we have preferred to give the opinions of others better qualified to discuss the great principles of our Order. C. C. WOODS.

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ALABAMA. 1918.

1917. G. M. A. BEAD CHAMP, .G.

GEORGE

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 29,681.

ROBERT S. TEAGUE,

WALTER SMITH,

OLIVER DAY STREET

Lodges, 546. Gain, 1,085.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

Held December 5 and 6, 1917. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient F'ree and Accepted Masons of Alabama and its Masonic Jurisdiction, commenced its Ninety-seventh Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple in the City of Montgomery, on the morning of Wednesday, at nine o'clock, on the fifth day of December, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, 399 Lodges being rep.resented, and a number of prominent members, besides the Grand Officers. The Grand Representatives of Alberta, Indiana and' the Philippine Islands being unavoidably absent in army servic~ were excused, but the Representatives of Canada, Mississippi, North Dakota and Washington having been absent for three successive years, their licenses were revoked. The Grand Secretary introduced the Past Grand Masters who were present, seven in number; also the Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Alabama and the Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Alabama, both of whom made brief addresses. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This covers 32 pages and is principally devoted to the acts and incidents of the administration, with little of mere sentiment. He renders several decisions, to wit: 1. The death of a brother against whom charges are pending abates the proceedings. Such a brother is entitled to Masonic 'burial. 2. A profane, who has been rejected by a Lodge, situated in 8city where the petitioner resides, and where there are several Lodges claiming concurrent jurisdiction, can not apply to any other Lodge in that city or elsewhere, without the consent of the rejecting Lodge, notwithstanding that more than three years have elapsed since such rejection.

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To the first of these we say, Amen. To the latter we can not subscribe-although we bow with .deference to the order of Alabama-for Alabama! 'Both these, however, were endorsed by the Committe'e on Jurisprudence. NEW LODGES.

Dispensations were granted for the formation of new Lodges and six Lodges were consolidated Into three, each taking the name of one of the uniting lodges. A dispensation was granted to SURRENDER a charter. This is new to us-but, all right, no doubt. Two cornerstone occasions are reported, and the Grand Master recites a long list of fraternal dead. THE

MA~ONIC

HOME.

The Grand Master refers at length to the condition of the . Home, whi..ch seems to be in an unfortunate financial condition. He suggested the necessity of assessing a tax of one dollar on each member of the fraternity. in the jurisdiction-which was done by the Grand Lodge. Concluding his address, the Grand Master refers to hJs experiences as a Grand Officer of the Grand Commandery and Grand Council-as well as of the Grand Lodge. He makes a graceful bow, as follows: Have I been stern, or unyielding? Have I injured your feeling-s? If I have, I here state my sincere regrets. I can not say that I would take back those actions if I could, because I have In" these cases acted according to the dictates of my conscience, and> of m'y belief in what was right. I have tried to act along the lines of what I believed was right. If I have made mistakes they were not intentionally made, and will only prove that my judgment' was defective. The year that is past has been one of hard questions, and in the exercise of discretion I have refused many requests made. Have I been right? Time can and will determine. Good-bye, and God bless you, and our beloved Fraternity, and our Nation.

From the report of the Superintendent we copy the following: On December 1st, 1916, the time of Closing our last report, we had received a total of one hundred sixty-one residents since the opening of the Home; and the total of residents at the time of closing the previous report was one hundred twenty-seven. During this year we have received seven women, three men, four boys and three girls, making a total received into the Home during the year

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of seventeen, which mak~s the grand total received into the Home since opening one hundred seventy-eight, having received during the year 17, plus the 127 at the time of closing last report, makes a grand total of 147. We have lost, this year, by death, three men and one woman; bY.voluntarily returning home, twelve; by sending to the asylum, two; making our total loss during the year eighteenand leaving our .present enrollment six men, twenty-six women, thirty-seven boys and fifty-seven girls, or a total of one hundred and twenty-six. "

In connection with the Home is a farm, dairy, infirmary and school, all of which are" reported as doing good work. The total expense. of maintenance is reported as being $29,397.43, whIch would indicate an expense per capita of some $234.00. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

In this report our good Brother Street exhibits a painstaking, desire to meet in full the responsibility involved in his position. The work is well done and almost every page gives something of special interest. While we can not endorse all his conclusions, perhaps, yet we do admire his talent and industry in Masonic research. He gives to Missouri four of the 216 pages of the report, with a kind word for the correspondent. We note that the various- reviews are not printed in alphabetical order. Was this the fault of the publisher? Or was it a . matter of taste? To us it seems unusual-and inconvenient.

ALBERTA. 1917. E. GEO.

BISHOP,

MACDoNALD, G.

S. Y. TAYLOR Lodges, 94.

1918. W. M. CONNACHER, G. M. S. S. Y. TAYLOR, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Members, 7,513. Gain, 347.

The volume of proceedings is happily introduced with a fine picture of the passing Grand Master,E. T. Bishop, in the handsome regalia affected by most of the provincial and foreign jurisdictions.路 .. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Twelfth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Alberta, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, was opened

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in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Banff, Province of Alberta, on Wednesday, May 30th, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m., all the Grand Officers being at their respective posts, and a legal attendance of lodge representatives. I

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This is unique in character. It covers only nine pages and indulges in no mere sentiment except a kindly paragraph touching the fraternal dead and a longer paragraph with reference to the war. Th'e Grand Master reports the installing in constituent lodges of several Grand Officers not present at the Grand Lodge when appointed. He reports the constituting, in person, of five lodges and the dedicating of three of their halls; also installed officers. He reports a comparatively large number of Initiations. NEW LODGES.

He reports having granted five Dispensations for' new lodges, and a number of Dispensations for minor purposes. He makes only one ruling and that to the effect that the Grand Master has no authority to grant a dispensation to confer degrees on one not physically perfe~t. He recommends that the Grand Lodge give some general rule on that subject. The Grand Master urges a larger contribution to th'e Patriotic Fund which has been determined on for the aid of the needy as the result of the war. \ He speaks feelingly and logically of the war, and we quote a single paragraph: THE WAR.

The outstanding events of the war during the last twelve months have been the Russian revolution and the entry of the United States as a combatant. From the one will eventually come greater strength and a purer purpose; from the other has come a conviction beyond all doubt of'the ultimate triumph of those ideals for which we are fighting. Now, as truly as in the dark days of the Civil War, is the great American republic fighting for that government . "of the people, by the people, and for the people" for which their immortal president prayed. Never before in the world's history has there been such an inspiring spectacle of mighty nations united in the great contest for the freedom of free peoples; never has there been anything so nearly approaching that actual brothel"

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hood of man for which we feared to hope. But now through the clash of armed nations the dream ,of the poet may yet become the . business of the statesman. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This covers seventy-seven pages and is well written and interesting. We regret that Missouri is not among the Grand Lodges recognized.

ARIZONA. 1918. C. C. WOOLF, G. M. Re-elected. Members, 2,876.

1917. F. W. PERKINS, G. M. G. Y. ROSKRUGE, G. S. . Lodges, 25. Gain, 208..

The Grand Lodge of Arizona held four special communications during the year-three for the purpose of laying cornerstones, and one for dedicating hall. The ceremonies were in due form and graced with suitable addresses. At the first the Grand. Master presided in person and a splendid oration was delivered by Past Grand Master R. N. Fredericks. THIRTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona commenced its Thirty-fifth Annual Communication in the City of Phoenix, on Tuesday, the 13t~ day of Febru\ ary, A. D. 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m., with a good attendance, the permanent members and delegates being named and located in full. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This is largely given to detail, covering twenty-two pages, and evidences a worthy desire to inform the craft of any, and all matters of local interest. The spirit is reverent and thoughtful, as is shown by the. opening paragraph: Brethren of the M. W. Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Arizona: Through the kindness ,of our Heavenly Father we are permitted to again meet as members of a great and noble order, and review the work of the past and plan for a greater future. As a body we, have had a prosperous and peaceful year, but we

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miss the brethren with whom' we have heretofore been associated and worked together, and who nbw have passed on to the greater Lodge presided over by the Great Ruler of the Universe; we pause a moment in honor of their memory.

Fqllowing this we have a recital of the names of the dead of that' jurisdiction, as well a~ the lodges thus bereaved. To our mind, a very proper mark of respect. He also names, separately, every grand jurisdiction which has been invaded by Death, giving name and rank of the illustrious dead. CHANGE OF PLACE OF MEETING.

The City of Nogales had been selected by the Grand Lodge as the place of holding the Annual Communication, for 1917, but a duly appointed committee from the Masons of that路 city reporting to the Grand Master that, owing to disturbances on the border caused by inroads of bandits and Indians, every hote~ and lodging place was filled with guardsmen, so that it was impossible to en~ tertain the Grand Lodge as expected~th~ Grand Mast~r, after careful consideration and hivestigatio"n, changed the' place' of meeting to Phoenix, which action 'was endorsed by the Grand Lodge. " . The fact that the Grand Master had visited every lodge in the jurisdiction was a worthy feature of his administration. The Grand Master reported an invitation from the Grand Lodge of Oregon to send representatives to a. Grand Masters' Conferenc~ similar to that he,ld in' St. Louis in 1914-this to be. held in the City! of Portland, ~ay ~5th, 191,7. The Grand Master was duly authorized' to atten,d or send路 a proxy. "Further, th~s deponent sayeth, not." The funds of the Grand Lodge, both general and benevolent, indicate a wort~y spirit and general prosperity in the jurisdiction and the surplus and stated funds are wisely invested. CORRESPONDENCE.

A Committee on Correspondence was duly appointed, but, there is no report and no further reference to the subject.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA. 1917. WM: ASTLEY,

1918. G. M.

DR. DOUGLAS CORSAN,

Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 80. Loss, 114.

G. M.

Re-elected:

\Vl\f, A. DE WOLF SMITH, G. S.

Members, 7,683.

A fine picture of Wm. Astley, G. M., graces the initial page of this volume, whose appearance strongly suggests his fitness for the high position he occupies. Also there is a detailed report of the proceedings of two Emergent Grand Communications-one for the constituting of a lodge and the installation of its 'officers and the other for the purpose of laying, the corner stone of 路a hospital. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Forty-sixth' Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of British Columbia was opened in Ample Form in the City of New Westminster, on Thursday, the 21st day of June, 1917, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. The attendance was good and the exercises interesting and harmonious throughout. THE ANNUAl. ADDRESS

was unique, but a model in much. It covers only nine pages and is principally occupied with reports of official visitations. There are no decisions or recommendations, or Special Dispensations reported; in fact, nothing special, except as noted. We give excerpts from the beginning and closing pages: Brethren of the Grand Lodge: Receive from me a most hearty and cordial welcome to this 'our Forty-sixth Annual Communication. It seems but a few short ntonths at most since you did me the signal honor of electing me as ruler of the Craft in this Grand Jurisdiction, and it is but fitting that I should now give to you an account of my official acts whilst serving in that capacity. We all fondly hoped when we parted a year ago that the horrors of this dreadful war would be over. Alas! the Grand Architect of the Universe ruled otherwise, but as Free Masons we bow to the will of the supreme Grand Master, knowing full well that truth and right will prevail.

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May He who doeth all things well guide us in our deliberations, and grant us a continuance of His manifold blessings, so t1?-at our beloved Institution may continue to prosper and be a power for good throughout this fair land.

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Now that I am about to hand over the gavel of office fo my suc,cessor, I wish for him all the kindnesses that have been shown to myself, sincerely hoping that the great pleasure that has been denied me will be his, viz, that he will be enabled, one year from now, to write in his Grand Master's report that PEACE has been declared, and finally let me remind the members of this grand old institution that we are Free Masons, not for what we may get, but fOl' what we may do for others. This is the true glory of our institution, this is what makes Free Masonry the synonym of charity throughout the civilized world, this is what will shed brighter and yet .still brighter luster upon her fair name, as the centuries one by one fade into the dim ;:tnd distant past-yea, even down to "the last syllable of recorded time", So mote it be. Th~ Grand Secretary reports that one lodge failed to send in returns, and this possibly explains the loss reported in statistics. The Secretary also reports many fraternal dead and dispensations, especially to attend Divine Service. The Roll of Honor, containing the names of those who have enlisted, specifying the killed and wounded, is a long one, covering nearly nineteen pages. The Finance Committee's report indicates a satisfactory condition in that respect.

RECEPTION OF GRAND REPRI<:SENTATIVES.

The Representatives of other Jurisdictions who were present were welcomed by the Grand Master, who desired them to convey the greetings and good wishes of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia to the Grand Lodges from which they held commissions. The Representatives present, each acknowledged his reception in suitable terms. Among other resolutions adopted we quote the following: 1. Resolved, That this Grand Lodge, in Annual Convention assembled, express its heartfelt sympathy to those members of Grand Lodge, and the members of the Craft throughout this Jurisdictio&, who have lost, through the operation of the present war, relatives and friends near and dear to them. The supreme sacrifice that is being daily made on the field of battle by the brave soldiers of the Empire calls for highest admiration and gratitude of Grand Lodge. It grieves for their loss, but feels that they have left behind a glorious record which will never be forgotten. 5. Resolved, That this Grand Lodge, in Annual Meeting assem-

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_ bled, realizing the long-drawn battle and the straining almost to the limit of the. energy and resou'rces of the Empire and our AllIes, heartfully expresses its gratification on the addition to the man, moral and material forces py the action of the United States in joining' with the forces fighting for democracy, and expresses its convictions that such a'ction will have a tendency towards drawing closer and closer those ever-harmonious relations that have heretofore existed between our Sister Jurisdictions of the United States and ourselves.

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CORRESPONDENCE.

This report from the excellent pen of Brother DeWolf Smith is worthy of the cause and the writer. It covers 114 pages, two of which are accorded to Missouri in kindly vein. He regrets that the Proceedings of his Grand Jurisdiction are' not reviewedwhich is also a regret to us-but we did not receive the volume at all.

CALIFORNIA. 1917. FRANCIS

1918. G. M. G. S.

KEESLING,

JOHN WHICHER,

vV:\1.

D. MURPHY Lodges, 379.

JOH~

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 60,384. RHODES HI';RVEY,

Gain, 2,528. The excellent picture of Grand Master Keesling, which serves as frontispiece, indicates quite a young man, but his wisdom seems to have been sufficient to secure a most successful admin路 istration.

SIXTY-EIGHTH AN'NUAL COl\{l\{UN' ICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdiction of California commenced its sixtyeighth Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple, in the City of San Francisco, on Tuesday, October 8, A. L. 5917, at 10 o'clock a. m., all the Grand Officers and. various Past Grand Officers and other permanent members, besides the delegates from 386 Chartered Lodges, being present.

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which covers thirty pages, contains much high sentiment, sound philosophy and wise suggestions. We would be glad to quote extensively, but can only give a few extracts: I conceived it essential to the intelligent performance of my duty to mal{e thorough survey of the jurisdiction and to that end visited every district but one in California, regretting I could not go to Hawaii, whither I sent" the Grand Lecturer. In all I visited 122 Lodges severally and in joint session, not including Los Angeles "Get Tog-ether", and by medium of substantial attendance, came in contact with one hundred sixty-five Lodges more. The Grand Lecturer will present a tabulation of visits. Everywhere I was received cordially· and, generally, with due deference to the office. The hospitality of the Brethren was characteristic and I am unable to adequately express my appreciation. My message was received with courtesy and with enthusiasm which was encouraging. Realizing that by virtue of my office I had been afforded the opportunity of addressing my Brethren/I conscientiously endeavored to mold my thoughts by Masonic standards.

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For the purpose of co-operation with parents or other relatives at home desiring reliable information concerning Masons or sons of Masons temporarily located in ~ilitary camps in California, particularly concerning their health and condition, on August 1st, 1917, I circularized the several Grand Jurisdictions of the United States, offering the services of Brethren conveniently located near the several military camps in California, and suggested to Grand Masters that Lodges in their respective jurisdictions be advised of this serviee. The response from niany jurisdictions was gratifying, in some of which a similar plan was followed.

The Grand Master gives a number of "Decisions", citing the laws or edicts by which he is governed in every case. We note three: One to the effect that a Past Masters' Association can not hold its meetings on Sunday. One that a stockholder in a mercantile business and also op·· erating a saloon is not ineligible to membership in the Order, even if he hold a majority of the stock. Another that a lodge can not remit the dues of simply because he is in the army.

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MASONIC HOMES.

California has two Homes-one for old people at Decoto, in which there are 97 men and 55 women, most of them of advanced age. In the Home at Covina there are 28 boys and 27 girls. Among the old people 23 deaths are reported, with none among the children. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This covers 157 pages and was written by M. W. Brother Edward Henry Hart, who passed into the Unseen just after completing the work, and but a short time before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. It is worthy of commendation. Indeed, he was one of our foremost Masonic writers. Missouri is most kindly treated and our lamented Brother approved the Correspondent. Peace to his honored dust.

CANADA. 1918. 1917. A. LAKE, G. M. W. H. WARDROFE, G. M. . Re-elected. R. L. GUNN, G. S. A. T. FREED Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 455. Members, 63,477. Gain, 2,633.

SYDNEY

The Grand Master of Canada is a man of fine appearance as represented on the initial page of the Proceedings for 1917. He bears a slight resemblance to our lamented Brother, A. C. Stewart. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Sixty-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Cap-ada, in the Province of Ontario, held at the City of Belleville, Ontario, commencing Wednesday, July 18th, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, was most pleasantly introduced by an address of welcome from the Mayor of the city, in which he said, among other things:

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You are meeting at the center of one of the most historic localities in this province; on the shore of the Bay of Quinte. It was here that the United Empire Loyalists came with their families, hewed down the forests and builded their homes. These grand and loyal

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men brought with them, treasured in their hearts, the principles and tenets of your order, and soon after their arrival Masonic lodges were founded. I am informed that six of the first thirteen lodges on the register of your Grand Lodge are situated quite near this center.

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We quote a paragraph from the remarks of the Grand Master in reply: In view of what has been accomplished in this connection, it is a satisfaction to recall the doubts and fears expressed fifty years ago, and by British statesmen, regarding the" destiny of this people. At that time it was represented that in all probability Canada would not be willing to continue a member of the Empire, and if she did decide to remain a part of it, the opinion was freely expressed that such course would not be in the best interest of this country. In view of our present status among the nations, and what has actually taken place, it was fortunate for Canada that her own statesmen of the time were blessed with keener foresight than their British compatriots, and if there ,be one regret it is that not one of those wise legislators are alive to witness the vision realized of a Dominion spread from ocean to ocean, dotted with villages, towns, cities and farms, supporti-ng a vigorous people, and with soldiers standing side by side with those from every corner of the earth battling against powers that threaten world liberty. * • * * • * •

A constitutional representation being present, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form with invocation by the Grand Chaplain. The three lodges of the city, through- a worthy representative, welcomed the Grand Lodge in fitting terms, to which the Grand -Master made a happy response, and proceeded to deliver the ANNUAL ADDRESS

which covers 25 pages and is a most succinct and well~written presentation of the most 'important incidents and acts of the administration. We must be permitted to quote a few paragraphs:

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We are assembled today in a locality alike renowned in Cana:' dian National and Masonic history. The land upon which the city stands was originally part of an Indian reserve and was surveyed and settled about 1785 by United Empire Loyalists-those faithful subjects of the British Crown who, during the American- revolution, refused to fight against their Motherland, and who, when the war was over, refused to live under a foreign flag and be subject to what had become a foreign power. ~ In thope days the settlement and stream nearby was called

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"Myers Creek", deriving its name from one of the first settlers, Capt. John Walden Myers, who built a grist mill here, and in 1794, what is claimed as the first brick house in Upper Canada. Later, the river was named Moira, in honor of the Earl of Moira-Marquis of Hastings, who had served during the War of the Revolution as Lord Rawdon, and who in 1790 was the Acting Grand Master of the original Grand Lodge of England. In 1816 the place was made a "port of ~ntry" and created a village under the name "Belleville".

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The first Masonic lodge in this territory was opened under dispensation dated September,' 1801, and the warrant which followed was of 10th March, 1802, the lodge operating under the name and numberÂˇ .on the first Provincial Register of Upper Canada as Thurlow No. 17.

The Grand Master well says that "Money power, coupled with the 'control of the s~as, will be the deciding fact~r in the victory yet to be won" in the awful struggle now going on. Speaking of the entrance of the United States into the war, he says: The alliance is said to be "for the duration of the wa l''', but it will extend far beyond that time. It is my belief that long after German autocracy and her accursed militaryism have been crushedstamped out by the democratic nations of the earth-the alliance of the English~speaking people of the world will remain as a notable factor in international relationships. There has been a great change of sentiment towards Great Britain in the United States in recent years. The rancor' of the revolution was intense and enduring. The \iVaI' of 1812 added bitterness, and up to twenty-five years ago there was pronounced ill-feeling against anything British. Now that . has gone,and if one requests it, a cup of t.ea may be had even in Boston; and it is notable also that the very significant memorial of sympathy signed by representative citizens of the Union, which was presented soon after this war started, should have issued from that city in which the War of Independence originated.

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Speaking of Germany, the Grand Master is bitter-but truthful-as we believe most conscientiously: Among the officers no lie, no strategy, is too base, no brutality too cruel, even to their own men, if it helps to win the war.. vVith the men, no atrocity, no disgusting act as committed in Belgium is too awful fOJ' those kultured brigands. They have been dirty fighters, razing houses and church, hacking trees to their death in their retreats, so that the land they leave behind will be a wilderness. During the whole period of the war, hardly one redeeming incident stands to the credit of the Teuton host. The tale is one of cowardice, treachery, robbery, murder, and bestiality unparalleled in

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history. But what of nemesis, now that they are losing-have already lost? Pity it is that the German nation hadn't a "Cromwell" to tear out the canker before it was \too late. Nemesis will come, but unlikely in similar oppression and infliCtion as they have meted to others-town for town-eye for an eye-certainly not in wild . shrieks of ill-treated women. That is an enterprise in which only barbarians engage, and the chivalry of Sir Walter Scott's tales has not died, nor will it die.

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The Grand Master reports a gain in revenue of $19,239.36 for the year, and further reports show the condition of the Grand Lodge in this respect to be most satisfactory. Expenditures for benevolence were $31,510.00. The Grand Master granted Dispensations for four new lodges during the year and ch'arters were issued to six. Ten Special Communications were held for the purpose of consecrating and dedicating lodges. The decisions w~re few, the most prominent being that if a Mason, dying, desired that his remains should be cremated, the request should be granted, and that a man not able to read or write was not eligible to the degrees. Both manifestly correct. In his conclusion the Grand Master makes this worthy remark:

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The preservation of this order comparatively in its original form through all the changes of the past should be an indication of our duty, not to heed clamor for change; but to be satisfied to go on in the old way, keeping before our minds the hope of Masonic tea~hing that eventually all things carried on in opposition to the fraternity of the race must in God's good time crumble up before the ever-widening bond of brotherhood.

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To illustrate the method of dispensing relief we copy the following from the report of the Board of Benevolence: The 230 applications from private lodges were disposed of as follows: Two widows received grants of $20 each, one widow $30, eleven widows $40 each, twenty-one widows $50 each, fifty-seven widows $60 each, one widow $70, twenty-one widows $80 each, thirty-two widows $100 each, one reduced from $80 to $40, eight were rejected, one got married, one died. Three brethren received grants for $50 each, seven brethren $60 e~ch, two brethren $80' each, twenty-five brethren $100 each, fifteen brethren $150 each, two reduced from

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$150 to $75, eight were rejected. One orphan received $40, one orphan received $50, fO,ur orphans received $60 each, one orphan received $80, one orphan received $100. One wife received $50, one wife received $6.0, one wife received $80. Three hundred and twenty applications wer,e made for widows, of whom 304 received grants, thirteen were rej~cted" two died and one got married. . Ninety-nine applications were made for brethren, ninety received grants and nine were r.ejected. Twenty-one applications were made for orphans, nineteen received grants and two were' rejected. 'Four wives, one mother' and one sister received grants. One application for a father was rejected.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother H. T. Freed presents a most worthy and discriminating report, covering 131 pages. Missouri is kindly notice~ in two of these. Brother Freed' rarely quotes in f<?rm,but writes his reports in full, exhibiting a talent in that dire'Ction to be admired.

COLORADO. 1917. GUY V. CHARLES

1918. L. D. CRAIN, G. M. Re-elected. Com. on Correspondence. Members, 19,123. Ga!n, 948.

G. M. H. JACOBRAN, G. S. STERNBERG,

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WARNER

Lodges, 132.

The Grand Lodge of Colqradoheld nine (9) Special Communications during the year-five for consecration and dedication and four for laying corner stones. The ceremonies are reported in full.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Colorado met in its Fifty-seventh Annual Communication in Masonic Temple, in Denver, Colorado, Tuesday, September 18, 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m., was opened in Ample Form by, the M. W. Grand Master Guy V. Sternberg, with the Grand Officers in their respective stations and places, prayer being offered by W. Brother Fred W. Willm::l.ll, Grand C~aplain.

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THE BOLL OF HONOR.

The roll of decea~ed Past Grand Masters was called-sixteen in number-and the Grand Master spoke as follows, having made a fitting response at' the call of every name: My Brethren: Our deceased Grand Masters, whose names have just been called, were each and everyone honored and loved by their Brethren in Masonry. They served the Craft faithfully and well and by their wisdom and their zeal and devotion to the principles of Masonry placed the fraternity upon a high plane in this Grand Jurisdiction. It is well at this passing moment that we should pause and consjder all that they have wrought and bullded .for us, and pay due reverence to their memories by this solemn tribute of respect and esteem.

This was followed by solemn music in the form of a requieum Bung by Brother J. Warren Turner. The Grand Representatives' were invited to the East, where they were received and welcomed by the Grand ~aster as follows:. My Brethren: It gives me great pleasure to extend fraternal greetings to you as the representf.!.tives of the various Grand Jurisdictions of the world and to welcome you to this our Fifty-seventh Annual Communication. Your presence here today denotes that this Grand Lodge is in friendly relations and accord with the different Masonic Jurisdictions here represented, and it likewise most appropriately typifies the idea that Freemasonry is universal in its scope and infiuence. • •• *. •

This met with an eloquent response from Frank J. Merick, Grand Representative from Missouri, which was worthy of the man and the great state represented! THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

From this worthy deliverance, 'covering thirty pages, we select a few paragraphs: The past year has wrought many changes and has witnessed some of the greatest events of the centuries, events of so great importance and magnitude that it is hardly possible for us to grasp their real meaning and significance.. Since our meeting of one year ago, our nation has been forced, in defense 'of .its sovereign rights and in the interests' of justice and humanity, to engage in the world war. now raging with unrelenting fury,· and from a nation devoted to the arts of peace, we have become a nation at war. Our country now demands of us the best and the most of which we are capable in the way of service and sacrifice. At no time in our history has

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there been more need for patriotism and loyalty than at the present time. Masonry teaches us that we should be loyal to our govern, ment and obedient to its laws; that we are not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority and cheerfully conform to the government of the country in whiCh we live. It is, therefore, our imperative duty to have reverence fbr .the law and lawful authority, to inspire t.he same respect in others as this is fundamentally necessary to the maintenance of our government and our institutions; In the titanic struggle now waging, it is hoped that each member of the Craft will heed the teachings of the Fraternity, and the duties of good citizenShip, and forget not that our government is worthy of his utmost loyalty and patriotism, and that its interests must always be first and foremost.

Several lodges were constituted, but no new lodges were created. The Grand Master refers to the 'Vashington Memorial Association, stating that while the Grand Lodge held membership therein no representative had been appointed and that there was no provision for such. appointment. (To this we find no further \ reference.) FOR INCREASING

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The Grand Master calls fl.ttention to the law of the Grand Lodge that Masters and Wardens of lodges should, read, or hear read, the Constitution and' By-laws of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, within two months after their installation, and states that on investigation he finds that the law has been only observed by twenty-five per cent of the lodges. 'And a reference to the law in a notice sent qut by the Grand Secretary met with little result. Ignorance of the law and usages of Masonry is very general in all jurisdictions, doubtless, though we call to mind one Grand Master, who stated that in "his" Grand Lodge he made no decisions because the officer.s of constituent lodges were so well informed they required no "further light" in the way of decisions-or words to that effect. This, however, if accepted as true,' is a most remarkable exception. The Grand Master in his add~ess, referring to decisions, reports only one endorsing the right to an Entered Apprentice, though his examination was disapproved, to apply for and receive a dimit on removal from the jurisdiction. He also wisely insists that the laws already enacted are sufficient for ~ll ordinary m~tters, if understood and applied. Colorado follows the example of those Grand Lodges which have approved the remission of dues to those who are in the

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Army of the United States, and in addition instructed the Grand Secretary to issue a card to each setting /,for~h the facts. :FOREIGN CCRRI<:SPONDENCE.

This report merits approval for its' discrimination and careful, as well as kindly, notes on the work of other Grand Lodges. In 130 pages our good Brother Warner reviews. the Proceedings of sixty-one (61) Grand Lodges. Missouri has honorable mention and the Report on Correspondence is approved-as "excellent as usual." Thanks, Brother.

CONNECTICUT. 1919. 1918. W~I. F. ENGLISH, G. M. L. J. NICKERSON, G. M. Re-elected. GEO. A. Kn:;s; G. S. Also Grand Correspondent. Members, 28,114. Lodges, 110. Gain, 1,163. Four Emergent Communications are reported-two for laying corner stones, one for dedication service and one for placing the last stone in the Westport Highway Bridge. A somewhat "unusual proceeding". ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Thirtieth Annual Communication was held in the City of Hartford, beginning its session February 6th, 1918. The ope.ning ceremonies were as usual, 108 of the 110 lodges being represented. The names of all delegates, as well as permanent members and Grand Representatives, are given in .detail, occupying a number of pages. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The address of the Grand Master covers some sixty-two pages and t~ough lengthy is well written. and full of interest. no doubt, to the craft in that jurisdiction. . , He refers tenderly to the fraternal' dead, ~nd teports them by; name and residence. He reports many dispensations for minor. purposes.

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He calls attention to .that persistent nuisance-the "chain letter"-and denounces' it in strong terms. He calls attention to the condition of the Masonic Home and insists that immediate and substantial relief be given to' ,that worthy institution. He reports a communication from the Grand Orient of France seeking recognition and exchange of representatives, and after a detailed statement of the reasons why the Grand Lodges of the United States are not now in harmony with that body, he asserts the impossibility of such r~ognition until the Grand Orient has changed its position with reference to God and the Holy Wridngs. FORl<;IGN

CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother Kies gives a review of the Proceedings of the several Grand Lodges reaching his table in 119 pages, of which Missouri receives a due proportion. He evidently and strongly disapproves of the attitwle of our Grand Lodge on the liquor question, using the term "Kaiserism" in that connection. He also refers to the fact that Connecticut is not reviewed in our last report. This we regret; but we did not receive a copy of the Proceedings of that Grand Lodge!

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The Proceedings of the Quarterly Communication held June 6th, 1917, are probably the most important and interesting, and these came to us in 'a small pamphlet which' we would be glad to transfer in large measure to our pages, because' of the valuable information contained therein. R. W. Alexander Corrie, District Grand Master, presided, and' Austin Bell, Past District Grand Master, was Secretary. The District Grand Master called attention to the fact that it

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was the custom to hold two of the Quarterly Communications outside the metropolis-one in the North in June and the December yPeeting in t~e Southern District. From THE ANNUAJ. ADDRESS

we quote: Brethren, prior to the revival of Freemasonry In i 717 there is a list of over sixty prominent Brethren who held office as Grand Masters, including Kings, Archbishops, Bishops, Monks, and other notables, commencing A. D. 287 with St. Alban, a Roman Knight when Carausius was Emperor of Britain. The list ends in 1698 with Sir Christopher Wren, the distinguished architect who rebuilt St. Paul's Cathedral,and is buried there. But it is in respect of the bicentennial period after Grand Master Wren that we are now interested. James Anderson, D. D., tells us that in 1717 four Lodges, meeting at "The Goose and Gridiron", "The Crown", "The Apple Tree Tavern", "The Rummel' a.nd Grapes' Tavern", with some other old Brothers, met at "The Apple Tree" an'd put into the chair the oldest Master Mason, being the Master of a Lodge. They then constituted themselves a "Grand Lodge", pro tempore, in due form, and resolved to revive the q~arterlY communication, to hold the annual Assembly and Feast, also to choose a Grand Master amongst themselves until they should ·have the honor of a noble Brother at their head. Accordingly, on St. John the Baptist's Day (24th June,. 1717), the Assembly and Feast was held at "The Goose and Gridiron", in St. Paul's churchyard. The Brethren by a majority of hands elected Anthony Sayer to be Grand Master, when he was duly invested, installed and congratulated by/ the Assembly who paid him homage. In 1721 Dr. James Anderson, D. D., prepared a new set of Constitutions, as the Gothic Constitutions were faulty and circumscribed, and on 25th March, 1722 (twenty-four Lodges' being represented), the draft was approved and afterwards printed.

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The United Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of England was established 27th December, 1813, by the junction of the Antients and Moderns under H. R. H. the Duke of Kent and H. R. H. the Duke of Sussex as Most Worshipful Grand Master. At the date of the union there were 1,620 Lodges on the roll, consisting of 1,085 "Modern", 521 Athole and fourteen York and South of Trent. In the first Masonic century there were thirty-nine Grand Masters of England, besides ten Athole Grand Masters. In the second Masonic century there were only five Grand Masters-H. R. H. the Duke of Sussex, the second Earl of Zetland, Earl de Grey and Ripon (afterwards Marquis of Ripon), H. R. H. the Prince of Wales (afterwards King Edward VII), H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, K. G., our present Most Worshipful Grand Master, who may TGAOTU long preserve to rule over us. In 1815 the Book of Constitutions of United Grand Lodge of

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England was settled and printed. The records of Freemasonry show a remarkable and continuous expansion, not limited to the number of Lodges and the large increase in members, but in the truly Masonic realms of benevolence evidenced by the continual and liberal grants from the Benevolent Funds of Grand Lodge and' from the .. numerous District and Provincial Benevolent Funds and by private Lodges. And, Brethren, you know that our district has been privileged to do its share in benevolent work, our latest grants being before District Grand Lodge tonight in relief of the Brethren who suffered so severely in the Clermont floods. We have also established Masonic Homes for our aged Brethren and for the wives of Freemasons, at Sandgate (by the sea). But the copestone to all Masonic benevolence is the rpagnificent, may I say colossal, work of the great English Masonic Benevolent Institutions, which is almost beyond praise and impossible to word paint in such a limited address as this. They are monuments of usefulness and goodness in the very highest sense: Tlfe Royal Maspnic Institution for Girls, instituted 1788 The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys, instituted 1798 The . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and the wives of Freemasons, instituted , , 1842 The objects of these Institutions are: To maintain, clothe and educate the daughters and sons of Freemasons, and to grant annuities to the aged and so comfort them in their declining years. All these Institutions are under the distinguished patronage of His Most Gracious Majesty the King, and the illustrious Presidency of Most Worshipful the Grand Master. Three thousand one hundred and thirty-six daughters and 3,800 sons of Freemasons have received or are receiving the benefits of these noble' Institutions; 673 girls and 693 boys are being benefited by the schools now; eighty-eight boys whose fathers died on· active service have been admitted without ballot; about 550 old boys are serving with His Majesty's forces; over 120 gained commissions, and the old boys have gained a C. M. G., eight Military Crosses and Medals,also a Russian decoration, whilst others have been mentioned in dispatches; forty-four old boys and two Masters have been killed or died on active service. I <am sorry that I have no record, bJt all the same I feel sure that the old girls are also materially assisting the Motherland in . munition factories and nursing and in other ways to show their loyalty as well as their gratitude to the land which nurtured them in their early youth, The receipts of the great Masonic Institutions for 1916 were: Boys, £50,648; girls, £51,397, and for the aged, £47,628, or a total of £149,673, and during the last twenty years total' receipts £2,370,612. The number of aged annuitants, exclusive of those about to' be admitted without ballot, is 517 brethren and 778 widows, in addition to fifty-two 'widows drawing half their late husband's annuity.

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These annuities last year involved an expenditure of £46,616. The most remarkable voluntary contributions are as follows: 1887-For the three Masonic Institutions at Royal Albert Hall,M. Wor. the Grand Master presiding .", , '." .. £ 6,321 1888-For the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls at Royal Albe~t Hall, M. Wor. the Grand Master presiding ': , . 51,500 1892-Jubilee Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Covent Garden, Rt. Wor. the Deputy Grand Master presiding ,." 69,000 1898-For Royal Masonic Institution for Boys at Royal Albert HaJI, His Royal H. the. Grand Master presiding , 1'41,203 1913-For the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls, presided over by V. Wor. Sir ·Ed. Letchworth, the Patron of the Institution , .. 51,071 1917-For Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at the Connaught Rooms, Rt. Hon. the Earl of Dartmouth, Pro. Grand Master of Staffordshire presiping , ~ .. 50,500

The District Grand Master stated : The M. W. Grand Master has expressed a desire that the members of the Craft during the continuance of the war should conduct their proceedings with all practicable simplicity. He himself l)as set the example of not wearing evening dress at Masonic functions; and, while leaving it optional for 'every Brother, it is wished to be known that morning dress is in order on all such occasions, and that it is not considered desirable that, as long as the war is in progress, Lodges should order their members to attend in evening dres~.

He also suggested that: Rule 192, Book of Constitutions, be struck out' and the following substituted therefor: "That no Lodge shall initiate or confer anyone degree on more than two candidates on the same day, unless by Dispensation from the Grand Master or the Provincial or District Grand Master. The application for such Dispensation shall specify the names of candidates, the degree to be conferred, and the special circumstances unde::' which the application is made. The Dispensation, if granted, shall also state the names of the candidates and the degree to be conferred",

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FLORIDA. 1919. 1918.' 1'. PICTON W ARLOW, G. M. A. S. YORK, G. M. Re-elected. WILBUR P. WEBSTER, G. S. Grand Correspondent. SILAS B. WRIGHT Members, 14,035. Lodges, 241. Gain, 670. The passing Grand Master greets the. Fraternity and the world ,in general, on the initial page, with a smile which indicates perennial good humor. Also we have, a fine picture of the hall of St. Petersburg Lodge 139. Two Special Grand Communications are reported, one for the purpose of laying' the corner stone of -the new courthouse at Clearwater, Fla., and the other for the purpose of paying funeral honors to Past Grand Master James Carnell. EIGHTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This was held in the' City of Jacksonville, beginning January 15th, 1918. The attendance was good, and the opening ceremonies were in ample form, with' an eloquent prayer by the Grand Chaplain, which is given in full. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This is a well-written and somewhat lengthy document, containing matter that possibly might have been omitted, or published elsewhere, to the improvement of the address in general. It contains much, however, of local" interest, and many paragraphs of fine sentiment. We give a selection, regretting not to have space for more: But if among all our people there are any who are prepared and will not shirk any of the ~responsibilities of the hour they are the Freemasons of this country. Surely our Fraternity which kept alive the light of learning through the Dark Ages, made the first assaults on the divine right ~of kings, which first established a brotherhood planned on the foundation stones of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man, will not be found wanting in this grapple to the death between the forces of autocracy' and the forces of democracy. this struggle which we hope and pray may settle forever the elemental rights of man for which Freemasonry has stood through all the ages of its existence. While regretting

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poignantly, my brethren, the awful carnage which deluges the earth with blood, we welcome the opportunity for patriotic service which the need of our country . offers. I know that I speak for the Freemasons of this country when I say that among us there is no division of opinion, no whisper,' of doubt, no fear of our ultimate victory. We stand loyally behind our country and its Government and with all that we have and with all that we are, are ready to serve their cause to the utmost.

The Grand Master pays worthy respect to the distinguished fraternal dead of that and other Grand Jurisdictions. He reports the constituting of nine new lodges, which had received charters from the last Grand Lodge. He granted a dispensation for the creation of one new lodge. He restored the charter of the Lodge at Middleburg in Clay County, the conditions indicating the propriety of this act. He revoked the charter of one. lodge on acco'unt of the "unmasonic, illegal and unfraternal conduct of the W. M: and S. W., in opening tbe lodge privately and secretly, and forcing a ballot on the petition of an applicant to receive the degrees, without notifying other members of said lodge who were present, etc." He granted many dispensations for the usual minor purposes, most of them being for the purpose of allowing lodges to ballot on and confer degrees out of time, on persons connected with the military service of the United States. The Grand Master refers to that ancient and wearisome nl'lis'ance, the "chain prayer", condemning it in proper terms. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This is the excellent work of our good brother Silas B. Wright, and covers 195 pages, in a judicious review of the Proceedings of the several Grand Lodges coming to his band. Missouri is complimented in five pages, not only in the space accorded us, but in. lengthy quotations from the Grand Master's address and the Committee on Correspondence. We appreciate the courtesy of our brothe~ ,

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GEORGIA. 1918.

1917. FB.A.NK

MILLER,

FRAl'iK F. BAKER, RAYMOND

G. M. G. S.

DANIEL

Lodges, 632.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Corre.spondent. Members, 43,675.

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ENGLAND,

Gain, 1,714. The counterfeit presentment of Grand Master W. G. England is a striking one. A correct analysis of form and feature would require time and thought from a careful physiognomist. But the conclusion would doubtless be most satisfactory~ Unless he be altogether worthy of the position attained, we are decidedly in error. ANNUAL COMM.UNICATION.

The 131st Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Georgia was held in the City of Macon, beginning Tuesday morning, October 30, 1917. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, afccompanied with singing two stanzas of the grand old hymn, "Our firm a foundation ye saints of the Lord," etc., and prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The open~ng exercises were accompanied with the presentation of the American Flag. The roll of delegates is given in full, occupying nearly twentyfive pages. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This covers thirty-six pages,. and in the main follows the usual form of such documents. Little attention is given to sentiment, but a careful presentation of the work of the year is easily manifest. The Grand Master makes tender reference to the fraternal dead, and gives a list of the more distinguished from vario-us jurisdictions. He reports that he has had something like 250 or 300 letters asking for rulings, most of which were easily satisfied by reference to existing law, but in twenty-three cases he reports decisions which seem to be in accordance with general law and usage. He made many visitations, attended various ceremonial func-

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tions, such as ,laying corner stones, etc., and reports a large number of dispensations, mostly to confer' degrees out, of time, because of the military conditions existing. He calls special attention to the Masonic Home and insists upon a loyal devotion to that great interest. An effort is now un路der way to raise an endowment fund of $300,000.00, which it is hoped will speedily be secured. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. The report on Correspondence is sadly mutilated by the insertion of eighteen pages of the Grand Master's address, which leaves out' the same number of pages of the report itself. Otherwise it is most worthy, and we regret the incident, especially as it deprives us of the pleasure of reading the report on l Missouri, except the closing lines. We, however, greatly appreciate his kindly reference to the Correspondent.

IDAHO. . 1917. 1918. JOHN D. BLOOM.FIELD, G. M. SHEIUfAN' M. CO:FFIN, G. M. GEO. E. KNEPPER, G. S. Re-elected. Also Chairman of Committee on Correspondence. Lodges, 64. Members, 5,112. Gain, 307.

The incoming Grand Master is introduced on the initial page of the Proceedings by an excellent portrait which indicates a man well worthy of the position he has attained. Following this is the recital of an Emergent Communication for the purpose of paying funeral honors to Past Grand Master J. W. Brown, and three Special Communications, one for .laying corner stone and two' for dedications. FIFTIETH ANNUAL COl\UHJNICATION.

The M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho convened in its Fiftieth Annual Communication in Masonic Temple in Boise, ldaho, Tuesday, the 11th day of September, 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m., with a gO,od attendance of its members, all the Grand Officers being present, besides representatives from fifty-four of the constituent lodges.

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THE ROLL OF HONOR.

The Grand Secretary called th'e roll of deceased Grand Masters, sixteen in number, and the Grand Master said: Brethren, let us bow our heads in a few moments of silent prayer in honor fo the memory of these our departed Past Gran'd Masters.

Twenty Grand Representatives were present, and these were welcomed by the Grand Master in fitting terms, after which he delivered the ANNUAL ADDRESS,

which the Grand Master introduced very happily, as follows: Brethren of the Grand Lodge: As we assemble here today for our Fiftieth Annual Communication, I extend to you a cordial and fraternal welcome. One-half century ago this Grand Lodge was organized at Idaho City by the action of the Representatives from four chartered lodges and delegates from one lodge under dispensation, such lodges having received their charters from the Grand Lodge of Oregon and the Grand Lodge of Washington. Four of the five lodges are still in existence, Boise Lodge No.2, in whose hall we have met today, being one of the founders of this Grand Lodge. Time has not dealt so kindly, however, with those sturdy pioneers who endured the many 'hardships and privations of frontier life, good men and true, who believed in the principles and teachings of this ancient and honorable fraternity, and who took part in the formation of this Grand Lodge that those principles and the great 'tr,uths for which Masonry stands might be :better promulgated. Of the seventeen Representatives present at that meeting, all hav'e passed on to their reward except Past Grand Master Samuel B. Connelly, first Grand Treasurer; John Merrill, first Junior Grand Deacon, and Past Grand Master John Kennally.

The Grand Master recommended that at this time it was fit路 ting to celebrate the se.mi-centemiial of the Grand Lodge of Idaho and also the two hundredth' anniversary of the Grand Lodge of England-the first of which suggestions met with practical response in a most fitting and enjoyable celebration, whose ceremonies, addresses and banquet were of high order. A number of decisions are reported, all of which are clearl~ in accordance with Masonic law and usage. We quote with approval and pleasure the following paragraphs: PATRIOTISM.

I do not路 feel that Tcan close my address without telling you some of the thoughts uppermost in my mind regarding the terrible

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war into which our country has been drawn. If ~ did so, I would feel that an irriportant duty was being 'neglected. We should all be proud of the fact that we are citizens of the United States, the greatest country in the world, the fundamental principles of whose government are founded upon liberty, equality and justice to all men. We are 'involved today in the greatest war the world has ever known, and our nation is now facing the gravest crisis in its history. vVitha threatening menace within our own borders, fostered and encouraged by the enemies of this country and by the army of discontent, many of whose members have in times past sought her protection and the freedom of her laws, it behooves each and every one of us to stand loyally and solidly behind our President and our country and obey the charg-es received in our l<~ntered Apprentice deg-ree, by paying due allegiance to the country under whose protection we live: Our mothers are giving- up their sons and daughters, and the members of our fraternity are nobly responding to our country's call. Masonry is the oldest fraternity now in existence, a fraternity which has always stood for freedom, for equal rights and' against the so-called divine right of kings, and upon those fundamental principles the government of this United States was founded. Masons were the guiding spirit in the formation of this gover,nment and the framing of our constitution, and to the Masons of today this nation looks for loyal support during these trying times. This Most Worshipful Grand Lodg-e of Free and Accepted Masons of Idaho has a duty to perform, as have our sister jurisdictions. The time has come When we should show to the world that we are whole-heartedly behind the government and that we have all learned the principle and teaching of Freemasonry, and that we recog-nize and pay due allegiance to our country and the principles for which it stands. It is our duty as a Grand Lodge, as members of our constituent lodges and as individual Masons to loyally support the beautiful Stars and St.ripes which is the emblem of our country, standing for the rig-ht of life, liberty and the pursuit . of happiness. It has been' with considerable pride and satisfaction that I have noted the patriotic manner in which our constituent lodges and out members have subscribed for the Liberty Loan bonds and the liberal donations which they have made to the Red Cross funds. I most heartily approve the action of many of our constituent lodges in annually remitting the dues of all of their members who have enlisted in the service of their country, and I would recommend that this Grand Lodge recog-nize and encourage this spirit by exempting all of our constituent lodges from the payment of Grand Lodge dues on such. FOREIGN CCRRESPONDENCE.

This covers 139 pages in reviewing the work of 59 Grand Lodges-four' of them for two 路years. The work couid not be otherwise than well done, since it comes from the worthy pen路 of Brother Geo. FJ. Knepper. He recognizes Missouri in three pages and speaks kindly of the Correspondent.

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ILLINOIS. 1918.

1917. RALPH

WHEELER,

ISAAC CUTTER, CHARLES

AUSTIN

SCROGIN,

, G.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 157,208.

G.S.

MARTI'"

Lodges, 858. Gain, 9,153.

We approach the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Illinois with profound respect. The bulk of the volume would command attention, and study of t1?-e vast Masonic interests therein canvassed and portrayed, gives a partial view, at least, of the virility of the Order generally, and especially in Illinois. The excellent portrait of the passing Grand Master is a fitting' introduction to the volume, whose arrangement reflects credit upon the Secretary and publisher. ANN"lTAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Illinois held the seventy-eighth annual meeting in the City of Chicago, at Medinah Temple, commencing on Tuesday, the 9th day of October, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, at 10 o'clock a. m., and was opened in Ample Form by Bro: Austin H. Scrogin, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. The prayer of the Grand Chaplain was striking for its fitness and beauty of expression. We give an extract: Almighty Father of the Universe, we, thy children, respectfully and reverently implore thy presence and thy blessing at this time. Grant unto this assembly thy divine wisdom in order that in all of our deliberations we may seek to show ourselves approved of Thee, and man. . We thank Thee for the increase of numbers, of wealth and power, and our greater capacity for helping our fellow men. Continue they gracious providence unto us during the year that now stretches before us. Bless our 'Worshipful Grand Master and those who shall aid and-assist him in the conduct of this Grand Lodge. We pray also for thy blessing, our Heavenly Father, upon the President of the United States. Preserve thy servant's life and let not the hand of the violent or profane be laid upon him. Endow him with divine wisdom from above in order that he may solve and solve aright the complex problems that may from time to time confront him. Grant unto the people of this nation, oh, Lord, obedience to the powers that be, and loyalty to their government. Shield and protect our brethren on land and sea and grant them

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health, victory and a safe return to those who love them, and who are following them with their prayers and praise. These mercies, Lord, we ask in thy name, and to thy glory. Amen.

The Grand Master was introduced in accordance with the usual custom of this Grand Lodge; the flag was presented at the alter and duly honored, and after some choice musical selections the Grand Master presented the ANNUAL REPORT.

Among the opening paragraphs we have thiR: Wh~m we came together one year ago the 'war clouds were hovering near; today we are actually engaged in the' greatest conflict the world has ever known. Little did we realize at that time what was about to befall us, and even today I am fearful that many of our people are not fully aroused to the seriousness of the situation. When you consider that out of a membership of 158,000 we have approximately 10,000 already in the service of the government, with every probability that if the war lasts for another year a much larger number will be called to the colors; and when .you review the report of the Finance Committee and find that your appropriations of a year ago for the maintenance of your Homes were wholly inadequate and that you have expended thousands of ,do'lIars more than was contemplated, and that this additional expenditure has been caused entirely by the war conditions, you must realize in some small degree Âˇat least the effect this terrible conflict is having on all of us. Every hour that the struggle continues adds to the seriousness of the situation and calls to our attention in a forceful manner that each and everyone of us has a duty to perform.

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The Grand Master refers to the Advisory Council as a most worthy and useful addition to the working force of the Grand Lodge and expresses his appreciation of the help received from its members. He advised its perpetuation as a re~ular committee. (Which was done.) He wisely distributed the work of the year .among the Deputy Grand Master, Wardens and District Deputy 'Grand Masters and expresses his gratitude for their efficient services. He reports six ~orner stone ceremonials-over two of' which he presided in person. He also reports eight dedications-eleven lodges instituted and eleven constituted. He refers to the "Code Quis", recommended and instituted at the last session, and states that it had been prepated and would

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be submitted to the Grand Lodge by Past Grand Master Owen Scott. (This being done, it was duly adopted.) The particular purpose is, to use the language of the Grand Master, "to reduc.e the more important part of our law to question and answer form in order that the same might be used for the purpose of examining candidates for commissions as Grand Lecturers as required in Code 179A". It seems to us that this idea might be extended to apply to every Master of a. lodge, so that the Grand Master might be relieved from the wearisome correspondence and explanations whicb arise from the (often) profound ignorance of those who are elected to preside over the work of a lodge. Touching the matter of club ·rooms, the Grand Master handed down the following: That if such places, conducted within reasonable limitations, were closed during all sessions of the lodge and' only such rooms as were used as reading rooms were permitted to be opened on Sunday that a· lodge might lawfully maintain such apal~tments.

He presented a report from the Masonic Relief Association of the United States, which we may add is to be sent in full to every Grand Lodge in the United States and to "eleven thousand lodges". The whole report is most interesting, but we can only give one paragraph among its recommendations: Second. Each lodge should keep a complete record of every member enlisted in war service, with a history of such service and of all the immediate family and dependents of the brother. And should it happen that the brother fall on the field of battle, to rise no more in body, it· is recommended that his record be entered permanently in the minutes of his lodge, with the honorable mention that he died that civilization and democracy might live. The form following is suggested.

The Grand Master declined to grant a dispensation for a military lodge and gives wise reasons for his position, which we believe will. be generally endorsed by the Grand Lodges of our country. With all possible sympathy for our soldiers, we could not approve the idea of a military or naval lodge, whatever the restrictions thrown around it. FOREIGN CCRRESPONDENCE.

This work of our good J?rother Charles H. Martin is most excellent. It covers 295 pages, and, so far as we have noted, with no unkind criticism. Missouri has over five full pages, with a number of quotations.

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INDIANA. 1917. L. BRANIGIN, G. M. CALVlN W. ~RATHER, G. S. ELMER F. GAY

1918. BOHON, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 82,568.

ELBA

THOS.

Lodges, 562. Ga~n,

4,721.

ANNUAL C01\fMUNICATJON.

The Grand Lodge of Indiana met in its 97th Annual CommunicatioE., in the Masonic Temple, ip Indianapolis, Tuesday, May 28th, 1918, all the Grand Officers and many Past Grand Officers, besides visitors, and a legal representation from the subordinate lodges, being present. Preliminary to the 'opening of the Grand Lodge interesting exercises were held in the auditorium of the Temple, in the form of a patriotic demonstration, including the'display of Service Flags of the subordinates and Grand Lodge, the latter showing 3,120 stars. Following this was a splendid address by W. Bro. Alber,!: W. Funkhauser, which we would be glad to copy in full dfd our limitations permit. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The address of the Grand Master, co~ering forty-six pages, is a most substantial document, following the usual form, but preceding the merely routine items by some lofty sentiments. He made tender allusions to the fraternal dead. He laid nine corner stones, in person or by proxy. He made a number of official visitations. He constituted four lo.dges and refused dispensation to create another. He issued duplicate charters in three cases, where the ori,g. inals had been lost by fire or theft. He reports the Washington Conference, called by Secretary McAdoo, with interesting comments thereon, and reports the New York Conference, held at, a later period, giving a most satisfactory account of its work. This Conference, by the by, laid the founda'tion for future Masonic activities of a most worthy character in connection with the conditions arising t~rough the war.

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MASONIC . HOME.

The Directors of the Masonic Home 路report at length upon this great interest, indicating that they have now as members of the Home family 111 old people and 30 children. Per capita cost of maintenance is not given, but is evidently under three hundred dollars. The decisions of the Grand Master were comparatively few, and they were all approved by the committee. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This is written as usual by our worthy Brother Elmer F. Gay, and, as usual, is of high character, though unfortunately mutilated by the publisher, the report on Alabama being almost entirely missing. Missouri is recognized in two and a half pages in a manner complimentary and kind, not forgetting the Correspondent.

IOWA. 1917.. G. M. R. PARVIN, G. S.

TtIOMAS ARTHUR, Nf:WTON

1918. W. BARRY, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 56,592.

. JOHN

LEWIS BLOCK

Lodges, 533. Gain, 2,623.

We approach the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa with profound respect, because of the very satisfactory character of the volume in its completeness and make-up, and also because of our appreciation of t.he high qualities of the Grand Secretary and the Chairman of Committee on Correspondence. Our only regret-not criticism-is that our copy generally reaches us too late for recognition in the current year, and-sometimes-not at all. The introduction to the present volume is somewhat elaborate, consisting of portrait of Grand Master, followed by biographical sketch and a "Flag Exercise", consisting of patriotic music and addresses, referring specifically to the flags of thed~fferent principal nations involved in the war.

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COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., convened in Seventyfourth Annual Communication in the City of Waterloo in Waterloo Theatre, on the second Tuesday, the 12th' day of June, A. D. 1917, and w~s opened in Ample Form on the Third Degree by Most Worshipful Grand Master Thomas Arthur, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Frank Cole, whose invocation is given in full. The Committee on Credentials reported a total attendance of 663. The Grand Master's address is a worthy production, not only presenting all salient facts necessary to the information of the Grand Lodge, but also giving fine paragraphs of high sentiment in finished rhetoric. We quote: My Brethren, I greet you with the glad tidings that peace and harmony prevail with Iowa Masonry. There is not a cloud to obscure the Masonic sun at its meridian height. • '" ... There is nothing pending or brewing to challenge the happiness of the body of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. What troubles exist are local, and not many, and too trifling to mention willi gravenesS. While we have always prized quality above numbers, it is gratifying to note an Increase of our membership during the year of nearly 3,000. Our finances are in good condition. There will be turned over to the Grand Charity Fund this year about $16,000. In these days of world war and turmoil, concentration of all moral forces in an effort to re-establish fraternal relations and brotherly love throughout the world is demanded. For the accomplishment of this great purpose, Freemasonry is and has been for ages a great agency and powerful force. Bottomed as it is upon "Faith in God, hope in immortality and charity toward all man}dnd", it marches majestically down the ages, without controversy with those who are ignorant of its teachings, without riv'alry with other societies whose aims are the same, with antagonism to none; disseminating light, extending its charities, whispering good counsel to the erring, it is a tremendous 'power for good in the world.

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In the gloom of Valley Forge, and on other dark days of the Revolutionary War, \Vashington, Lafayette, Warre'n, Marion and a host of other patriot Masons found relief, and even averted mutiny of the army at' the altar of Freemasonry. In our Civil War, the cement of Masonry perhaps received its strongest test. At the close of that mighty fratricidal conflict, while there was, and is today, a Methodist Church North' and a Methodist Church South, a Baptist Church North and a Baptist Church South, a Presbyterian Church North and a Presbyterian Church South, there was no Masonry North and Masonry South, not even in the border states.

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The Grand Master forgets not the honored dead. He reports four lodges 'co'nstituted and one created by dispensation. . He reports sev:eral de~ications and corner stone occasions. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.

The" Grand' Master. r'efers to the fact that the Grand Lodge was organized in i844, consequently in, 1919 it will have been in existence seventy-five years. 'He proposes a "Diamond Jubilee", and appoints a committee to arrange for same. ,MASONIC CLUBS.

The Grand Master discusses the question of Masonic Clubs' wisely,' as it seems to us, not disapproving; but advising caution, and disapproving the idea of advertising "Masonic dances"-to all of which we say, Amen! Referring to the Constitution, which provides that members who, have been in goo'd standing for fifty years ~hl~JI be exempt from annual dues, he st~tes that some' three hundred aIidfifty, Masons are thus, exempt each year. He' suggests that路 the Grand Secz:etary be instructed to have a proper certificate printed, to he presented to each brother' thus distinguished. . , . The Grand Master com~ends 'the Maso~ic Relie~ ASSociation of the 'United . States and Canada in 'strong terms, and also the National Research Society, referring to theplaIi of a complete course of' study for Freemasofis. He 'closes his address very handsomely-thus: '' ' Because of the consideration" kindness and sympatny' shown me by my home fri~nds, and the Masons of 'Iowa, and 'the Masons, of Nebraska, as welI-':"during' my sojourn in Omaha-I am ad:' judged 路{orever a bankrupt in ;the; Court of Kindness and: Sympathy.

A~ong other items of interest, we, note the presence and presentation 'of the' oldest living p'ast Grand MasterfM. W. Henry W. Rogers, who was Grand Master in 1875. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother Block' present's a splendid report on Correspondence, covering 249' pages; prefaced by a discussion of present conditions, which adds greatly to the value of his report.' He compliments Missouri in unusual measure-giving us eight and one-haIl pages-largely quotations.' He is' kind to the Correspondent, for which-thanks-thanks!

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KANSAS. 1917. 1918. E. LoBDF..LL,路 G. M. WM. L. STUART, G. M. ALBERT K. WILSON, G~ S. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. MATTHEW M. MILLER . Members, 48,157. Lodges, 418. Gain, 2,473. CHAS.

In the Proceedings~ of the Grand Lodge of Kansas the usual custom of presenting the picture of the Grand Master is duly observed, and Kansas has no reason to blush for his personal appearance. A number of special communications were held during the year, which are recorded later in the volume. SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

This was held in Representative Hall, in the Capitol Building, in the City of Topeka, Kansas, beginning on Wednesday, February 20th, at 9 a. m. Prior to opening the Grand Lodge the Grand Master, who had been seriously ill, and was still feeble, stated that he 'would be' obliged to call upon the Deputy. to open -the Grand Lodge and also to preside over its deliberations. The prayer of the Grand Chaplain is reported in full. .The Grand Representatives were duly honored. The Grand Master made a brief but excellent address, stating in conclusion that owing to his inability to attend to the work he had desired to request that the Deputy Grand Master should receive his salary in full, but as he declined to do so he had invested it in Liberty Loan Bonds and suggested that the Grand Lodge would receive, it as a joint contribution from himself and the Deputy Grand Master. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS

by the Deputy Granq. Master gives a careful statement of ~he work of the year and the present condition of the Craft. The condition and need of the Masonic Home is presented and urged on the Craft throughout the Grand Jurisdiction, and it is hoped that the. Home of the futuf.e will far exceed in value the one recently destroyed by fire.

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The request for the formation of a Military Lodge is denied, as we think, most wisely. We find no decisions or rulings and are unable to find any index. It is possible w'e have overlooked much in the present pressure on our time. The volume is a handsome one, of better quality in material make~p than usual. In its comments it merits far more consideration and space than' we can now accord. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Missouri is treated most royally by our good Brother Miller, the Grand Correspondent, who accords us nearly three and a half of the 123 pages covered by his report. We hope to requite his generosity in quantity, if not in quality, next year.

KENTUCKY. 1918.

1917. JAMES

M. SAUNDERS, G. M.

DAVE JACKSON, WM.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 46,046.

EARL W

W~ CLARKE

Lodges, 590.

WEATHERS,

Gain, 1,666. The picture of Grand Master Earl W. Weathers, which introduces the volume of Proceedings, indicates a strong character, and his wide circle of friends abundantly testify to his courteous and kindly nature. The picture of the Passing Grand Master is also given with those of three Past Grand Masters, Wm. H. Meffert, James W. Hopper and Howard R. French, all of whom died during the past year-1917.

"Their virtues are on perpetual record." ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

TheOne Hundred and Seventeenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Free and Accepted Masons, was held in the Masonic Temple, Louisville, Ky., commencing Tuesday, October 16, 1917, and was opened in Ample Form on the Master Mason's degree at 10 o'clock a. m. After usual ceremonies the Grand Master presented his ad-

Appendixdress, 路which.opens in a style so truly practical that we giVe "it to our readers: During my incumbency ()f office '( have been called upon ~o ~on颅 sider and answer over fifteen hundred letters. If the Craft would read the Constitution and Regulations, this growing disposition to appeal to the Grand Master- for information,' which is ~ithin 'their reach as well as his, would relieve him of a' great volume of 'work.

The Grand Master reports various functions, corner stone occasions, etc., attended by himself or proxies. He refers tenderly and fitly to the fraternal dead. . .He refers at length to the' vexed qu'estion of our rel.ation to French Masonry, presenting "two theor!~s"~the first .of which seems to be the position held by our Grand Lodge and generally by the Grand Lodges of the United States; which he considers as "wholly indefensible, Masonically and logically". The second "theory"-which differs somewhat; in statement, from the first, he considers "meets every Masonic' requirement, is consonant with Masonic history and consistent with the doctrine of Grand Lodge sovereignty, etc." - The' committee to which this was referred fully endorsed the Grand Master' and so declared in the following deliverance: The committee approves the views of the Grand. Master, anu makes his reasoning its own. That, th~ attitude of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky on the subject of '.'Visit" may be made clear and not misunderstood, it recommends the adoption of the following' resolutio'n: "Resolved, A Mason, made in a just and lawfully constituted Lodge, may visit. lodges of a jurisdiction other than his own,' provided the Grand Lodge having jurisdiction over. the lodge he proposes to visit has is,sued no edict of non-intercourse against the Grand i..odg~ to which the lodge of his' member~hip owes obedien~e and ' "Conversely-A Mfl.son, made in a lodge duly constituted by' a Grand'Lodge, may visit lodges of another jurisdiction, provided the Grand Lodge to which the lodge ,of his membership owes obedience has issued no edict of non-intercourse against the Grand Lodge to which the lodge he proposes to visit owes obedience."

That we do not e~dorse the .reasoning ~f the Grand Master nor accept ,the conclusions. of the committee may be a reflection on ourself-but so it is! . .. ,

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THE MASONIC HOME.

The Grand Master discusses the Home at length, paying just tribute to the Directors who have faithfully labored to carry out the instructions of the Grand Lodge, but have been fettered, in his judgment, by the regulations imposed by the Grand Lodge so that they were Ul~able to do all that should have been done. He suggests a ,radical change from the method now in use to a "cottage system", setting forth that this may be done at an expense of some three hundred thousand dollars with great advantage to the institution. This was approved by the Grand Lodge, and the committee reported as follows: Whereas, The Grand Lodge has approved the plan proposed by the Grand Master to enlarge our Widows and Orphans' Home by establishing as auxiliary thereto a cottage system on a farm; and in order that the funds sufficient to carry out the plan may be secured, be it Resolved, That the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee of' four, the present Grand 'Master to be Chairman of said committee, and said committee of fiv.e shall have full power to inaugurate a campaign to' raise the necessary money to carry out said plan.

Of course, it is understood that the present Home is to be retained in use, probably to be occupied by widOWS, giving them a quiet and restful haven. THE CHILDREN OF THE HOME.

The children of the Masonic Home gave a delightful entertainment to the Grand Lodge, which was greatly appreciated. The ins!itution itself has long been, the pride of Kentucky Masonry. THE GRAND CHAPLAIN OF MISSOURI.

Rev. Arthur Mather, D. D." Editor of the St. Louis Christian Advocate and Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, who had long been a personal friend. of the Grand Master, was introduced and received with' Grand Honors. His address was largely, personal and we quote from the introduction, with regret that we can not, for want of space, give it in. full: Most Worshipful Grand Master: Will you permit a w6rd or two at this moment from' a brother from Missouri? I have come a long way in order to be present at your investiture and installation as Grand Master of ,this Most,

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Worshipful Grand Lodge, so that I might convey, in person, my sincere congratulations upon your elevation to this proud position. For years I have watched your progress, and have rejoiced in the success which has attended your labors. It is also a source of much gratification to me to behold thc esteem in which you are held by your brethren' of this ancient and honorable Fraternity, and especially to note the place that you occupy in the affections of your fellow Craftsmen from Todd County, who have just presented you with such a valuable token of their good will, thus indicating what the "home folks" think of you. May you long liye to enjoy their confidence, and to wear that token of their appreciation, which will "the better enable you to observe the time"; and may you ever keep in mind that greater honor which awaits you, and all those who shall fit themselves for it-the "abundant entrance" into that "Celestial Lod.ge路 on High", where the Supreme Grand Master has promised t,o spread before us all the glories of His eternal Sabbath, when time shall be no more, where the glorious designs upon the trestle board shall be seen completed, and the wise purposes of the Divine Architect shall be displayed in all their splendor!

Incidentally we may remark that our Grand Chaplain also visited and addressed the Grand Chapter of Kentucky, which met for its Centennial Banquet immediately after the close .of the Grand Lodge. On both occasions he so worthily acquitted himself that the tribute of appreciation amounted to a real ovation. Missouri never fails. REPORT

COBRESPONDEN~E.

This, from the excellent pen of Bro. 'V~ W. Clarke, covers 106 pages in a careful review of some 48 Grand Lodges. Missouri is accorded three of these, with no criticism and manifestations of substantial approval. We appreciate the fact that so wise a writer endorses the Missouri Correspondent on the subject of "Jurisdiction".

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1918. W. ARMSTRONG, G. M. JOHN A. DAVILLA, G. S. HERMAN C.' DUNCAN

JOHN

GIW. A.

'Lodges, 228.

TREADWI<:LL,

G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 19,3~7.

Gain, 1,073. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Seventh Annual Grand Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Louisiana, convened in the Scottish Rite Cathedral in the City of New Orleans, on Monday night, th;e 4th of }i'ebruary, 1918, at 7: 30 o'clock, and was opened on the Third or Master's Degree in Ample Form by M. W. Brother John W. Armstrong, Grand Master, following prayer by Rev. Herman Cope Duncan, Grand Chaplain. . ImmediatelY following this,- eulogies on Wm. M. Baker, Grand Lecturer and Charles F. Buck, Past Grand Master, were delivered .in excellent· and touching form by W. Bro. James T. Sailes and L. E. Thomas, Past Grand Master, respectively. From the first we quote:

He could find a good and pleasant spot in every man, and on this he loved to dweil. He found no pleasure in discussing the faults and frailties of his neighbors, and was ever ready to help and uphold a falling brother, and whisper words of counsel in his ear. He was a man of the strictest veracity, and held the name of his God in such· reverence that he never used it in common conversation, or to clinch an argument. He was a man whose mouth needed no disinfectant after conversation to kill the germs of impure words. His language was· always elean and pure and chaste, and left no bad taste in the mouth after it. In our intercourse of over one-third of a century I have never heard him speak a word that would injure', to the slightest extent, the keenest sensibilities, or bring a blush to the cheek of the most refined woman. He was a gentleman in the highest sense of the term.

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When I first received the intelligence of the departure of my beloved friend, our brother', there came at once to my mind the words of Israel's poet King, on the death of his friend and brother Jonathan, "How are the mighty fallen." That p~ssage from God's Holy

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Word might be taken as an appropriate theme for these remarks. ,Brother Buck was one of God's noblemen. He was truly great, in all the essential elements that go to make up genuine manhood. In personality, he had the gentleness of a woman, yet he possessed that firmness of conviction and stalwart character that commanded the respect and admi,ration of all men. His life furnishes us" an illustrious example of what a' poor boy can accomplish in this great country of ours by faithful discharge of duty, assiduous study, tireless energy and an indomitable will power. He possessed the attributes that characterized the banners of Israel in the days of old, "Intelligence, zeal, patience and courage," and with these watchwords he was bound to win the battle of life. •

The presence of forty-six Grand Representatives was noted. The Grand Master thus devoutly introduces 'his ANNUAL

ADDRESS:

My· Dear Brethren: Through God's gracious mercy and protection we again assemble in thil'!, our One Hundred and Seventh Annual Grand Communication of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana', to which I bid you a most hearty, cordial and sincere fraternal ,welcome. Another year has just ended, bringing joy and gladness to many, but, alas! it has brought sorrow and 'misery to hundreds of' thousands of our fellow-men. Let us hope and pray for the dawn~ ing of that day when right and freedom may triumph, and peace and good will will exist everywhere among the peoples of the world. Let us see to it the coming, year that each of us does his best towards bringing about this result. Many have, at the call of their country, left frIends and home to serve its behests on the tented field and in the deadly strife of battle. A Mason's duty is to his God, next to his country, and then to his neighbor, before himself. This is the order of a Mason's duties, and the true Mason knows how best to fulfill them. May we who remain at home remember them in our prayers and,look after those depending upon those of our Brethren who have answered their country's call.

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Owing' to a serious error in. binding the Proceedings, the . pages 'are so mixed that we find it difficult to follow the address in consecutive order. However, we· can say that ,its 'great length is compensated by its careful statement of all facts and incidents connected with the work of the year and likely to be of interest and value. The decisions were numerous and to most we subscribe, but object to. two-one to, the effect that a candidate having lost a

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foot after receiving the F. C. degree is thereby debarred from advancement. The other to the effect that one born out of wedlock, even though the parents afterwards married, could not be admitted to the fraternity. Both these we deem unjust, and while the majority of the committee approved, we are glad to state that a minority report repudiating the last was adopted. This dogma touching the bar sinister is unworthy of Masonry! THE GRAND ORIENT.

The Grand Master pleads, eloquently for the recognition of French Freemasonry, especially at this particular juncture. We quote a paragraph:

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I sUbmit, my brethren, that in the misconception of the position of our French brethren regarding their interpretation of Masonic Philosophy. English-speaking Masonry is clearly in the wrong, and we as Masons should be ready to admit it. While French Masonry is religiously tolerant, it is not in itself a religion in the restrictive sense of the word. It proclaims no dogma; it demands no professian; it respects all opinions, and in that tolerance is an exemplar of that true religi9n which is the basis of Freemasonry-the Brotherhood of Mankind which leads us through the love of our fellowmen, a spark of his Own Divinity-to the Love, Honor and Glory of the Great Architect of the Universe.

Needless to say, we do not ag'ree with the Grand Master, and think it, unlikely that E~glish-speaking Freemasonry will generally be inclined to agree with him. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Sixty-four Grand Lodges are noted and their Proceedings reviewed in 48 pages, Missouri having about one-fourth of a page, in which two of Grand Master Higbee's rulings are criticised by implication-if not directly-and our attitude as to jurisdiction over Freemasonry from another jurisdiction misrepresented-perhaps unintentionally.

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MAINE. 1918. Re-elected.

1917. WALDO

G. M. .G. S.

PETTENGILL,

STEPHEN BERRY,

G. S. Grand Correspondent. Members, 31,855.

CHAS. B. DAVIS,

E. CHASE " Lodges, 205.

ALBRO

Gain, 527. NINETY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Maine met in Annual Communication in Masonic Temple in Portland, on Tuesday, May 1, with all the Grand Officers and a legal representation from subordinate lodges. Was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Seven of the nine living Past Grand Masters were present; 187 lodges were represented by 327 delegates. THE ANNUAl, ADDRESS

is a model in much and a marvel in its brevity~only seven pages or a little less, and yet the Grand Master has, perhaps, said all that is necessary. From the opening paragraphs we quote: War with all its attendant evils has deluged the land with blood as the several nations are striving to secure peace and liberty for the future. May the conflict be brought to a close speedily. may freedom, justice and liberty for all people prevail and all governments have as their foundation divine law and love in place of so-called divin~ right. Our nation has taken the stand to assist in bringing about this happy conclusion, and we all as lo"yal citizens of our country, and in accordance wit"h the solemn obligations taken at our altars, are bound by duty and manhood to use our best energies, physical, material antl mental, to assist in every possible way our President and his advisers in this day of National trial; and may God bless our efforts.

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He reports the dedication of several halls. He reports no decisions, as-, to quote him: The knowledge and labor of my predecessors in the office of Grand Master have made the laws, rules and regulations of the

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Grand Lodge so plain that it is seldom that new questions arise that require a ruling; None such have arisen this year, and all the questions asked were answered by former' rulings or the action of the Grand Lodge. I would recommend that the Constitution and Regulations of the Grand Lodge be read frequently by the brethren 'and for the benefit 'of all the Craft, thereby saving the asking of questions already answered.

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He pays a worthy tribute to the Grand Secretary-whose record is a most remarkable one: I desire to call the attention of the Grand Lodge to the long and faithful service of our Grand Secretary. For more than sixty years he has served the Craft as a recording officer, so far as I know the longest period of service of anyone in. masonic history. It appears to Jl1e that it is due to him that some recogni· tion should be made by ·this Grand Lodge of his long and faithful service and some measure adopted whereby the heavy duties that he has borne so long may be lightened in his declining years, so that he can longer be spared to grace our meetings by his presence and that we may have the benefit of his counsels in the years to come. During the past year, by my direction, he has employed assistance at the expense of the several Grand Bodies, which has materially reduced the strain upon him, and something of a similar nature must be considered.

We are glad to record that in response to this suggestion R. W. Brother Stephen Berry was el~cted Grand Secretary "Erneritus", and his salary conti~ed. This is an illustration of the true spirit of Freemasonry. The Grand Secretary reported: The death rate is 20.07 to a thousand, a year. The average lodge membership is 155.87.

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FQREIGN CORRESFONDENCE.

Bro. Albro Chase always writes a good report,' and the one now before us is no exception. It covers 120 pages, with a careful .review of the points of interest in the Proceedings of some seventy-one Grand Lodges. That he quotes liberally is evidence of his modesty. He gives Missouri two pages without criticism.

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MANITOBA. 1917. HENRY

1918.

E. BLETCHER, G. M.

A. OVAS, G. S. PERCY E. KELLETT

JAMES

Lodges, 80.

PERCY

KELLE'l'T,

G. M.

Re-elected. Committee on Correspond~nce. Members, 7,393. Gain, 152.

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Forty-second Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, was opened in the Masonic Te.mple at the City of Winnipeg, Province of Manitoba, at the hour of 10: 30 o'clock in the forenoon on Wednesday, June 13th, A. D. 19i7, A. L. 5917. There was a good attendance and the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. From the strong address of the Grand Master we briefly extract:

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There are many matters to which your attention will be called in due course; there is one that asserts priority, the, expression of our reverence for the memory of our brethren who have passed over before us.

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Since the last communication of Grand Lodge -we have lost by reason of the war fifty-one brethren, who have vindicated the principles of Masonry by giving their lives. To those who mourn for these dear brethren we extend our arms in sympathy and. assistance, the circle of our Masonic duties encloses them, and the living brethren will not 'forget the debt they owe to their dead comrades. Katherine Lee Bates suggests a glorious memorial to them in her poem, ,"To Canada", pUblished in. the New Yor~ Sun .last year: "Seek not your lost beneath the tortured sod Of France and Flanders, where in· desperate strife They battled greatly for the cause of God; , But when above the snow your heavens are rife With those upleaping lustres, find them there, Ardors of sacrifice, celestial sign, Aureole your Angel shall forever wear, Praising· the irresistible Divine." Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg Oration is the finest modern attempt to state in words the debt of the free peoples to their

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/iloldi,er. .(I.~~~-I ~l!d is no doubt respo.l1sible for the spirit and form of, th~ following editorial which appeared in a leading Winnip~g newspaper in April last when the heavy casualty lists Were coming in after the battle of Vilny Ridge: .,

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"Our' boys have died as a protest against all the false standards which have so long made the nations an armed camp, ;of sweltering slaves. T-hey' will have died in vain, first, if 'the fight does. not go on to a victory which is beyond question; secondly, -if th.e p.eace which is made is a small peace; thirdly, it militarism .does - not rec,eive its death-blow, no matter who tries becloud :the' issue, or' wantonly call upon our illustrious dead' in favor' qf keeping the nations in "arms, according to the gospel of preparedness which is the gospel of distrust and hate."

. And much more to: the same effect: Our Canadian Brothers are hard hit. Dispensations were somewhat limited' 'in number. The usual Distr.ict, meetings were held. The following' well' indfc~tes the :f~eling ,of C'anada towards the Germans: r_~

And what is civilization? It is a plant rooted in the' warm South, spreading towards the North, but not yet blooming in all its northern branches. It .. contains the. moral law of old Egypt, the free spirit of a'ncient Greece, the soul of Judea, the b.readth .an(l. .strengthof . Roman justice, the native kindliness of the free<tom.,loving races of Southern Europe. There' is nothing 'of tl,le 'harsh' North in it. It is' fighting today as it' has fought· many times' before,the 'northern barbarian,- but never' before. 'Was' there :opposed to ·it the filthy savagery with which it. is now contend.ing, a savagery void of morality, .of decency, of justice, and as slimy as the scum of the' northern marshes whence it comes. For three years we have waited to hear from German so-called masonry, a disavowal, even iif.a ,reiled one, to protect itself from the militarism which is its ;na~ter, of its concurrence in the despicable conduct o~, its country's armed' forces, but ·nothing has come save assertions-of conscious rectitude, .the insinc'erity of which deceives no o·ne. ;:;W~· 'doubt the veracity of a tnasOnry that'is absolutely deveid ~oi ~fha.t moral courage which is the culmination of our J.\i1'a'Soni.c, .teachin,g-~ We doubt that~ masonry, which.,·like the people who'profess-i~',,yields With every manifestation ..of fawning delight,' its con'sClen~e to the rdi,ct3;.te~.)of a viie milItary'aristocracy. Once again the fact is borl'l:e' :upon' us that Masonry can flourish <,only among,a ,free. peop.le ~;xercising the :right.- pf .priyate· judgment "!filhing's' oi tll:e i3~irit. .' :. ...." ," '. , ".'. ~ : Weli.av~· he~tt'd )from·: e'ye~'Wit-ness'e's an'd ~ead' ill' official re'po~{s '.of.th,e 'dest,ructioh of~life, and thehor-rible cru'eHies, in all theater~ .9f wl}r;, ,perp~t,rated,:by. GE'-rm~ntroops,· ·even· 'by .German. o.ffkers ,.w.1;l:o~ -(;)\i.~ .e'ne~i.es_.are pleased to call ....high~born".· We have heard • of '~h'e desfni(,ltion'of, cathedrals' s'uch ~s· Rheirris, t.he' nOble~t pile iil . :"Eu't'6pe,' the ': creation' 'of 'our" inc'estors in' the' Craft, the Cathe'd'rai:" "bunders~ of·,:t'he'Middle' AgeS,· but -tlO~word of regret.has come ·from

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, German so-called masons, nothing except their ex-communication. at the behest of the military aristocracy, of the Masons of the Free Peoples for complicity in the war. " Recently we have received documentary evidence that German so-called masonry, like everything else within Germany, and some things without that unhappy country, has eaten of the loco weed of German Imperialism, and is serving as a medium for the worship of kultur, otherwise, force. . My Brethren, I demand of you that you receive not this socalled masonry, until, if ever it can do so, it purge itself of this accursed sin of hypocrisy and ranges itself under" the banner ot Truth, Justice and Mercy.

Many who are not Canadians will fully endorse the foregoing, yet there may be many genuinely good Masons in Germany who do not endorse the awful barbarities of the nation as such, and yet they dare not so express themselves. Let us hope so, for the sake of humanity. This Grand Lodge has no Masonic Home, but is developing a fund for aged and indigent Mason~, from which contributions are made to the needy and worthy. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This covers thirty-five pages and is in the form of a discussion of various questions suggested by the Proceedings of different Grand Lodges. It can not be called a review, but is really a very worthy discussion of Masonic principles, with occasional allusions to the Grand Lodge suggesting the th'Ought.

MARYLAND. 1917. THOS.

GEORGE

REV.

G. M. G. S.

SHRYOCK, COOKE,

HENRY

BRANCH

Lodges, 116.

1918. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 18,552.

Gain, 752. The" Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of Maryland commenced its Two Hundred and Fifty-fourth Semiannual Communication on the second Tuesday of May, 1917, at 8 o'clock p. m., and the One Hundred and Thirty-first Annual Communication on the third Tuesday of November, 1917, at 8 o'clock p. m. The opening ceremonies were as usual and the proceedings of both the Semi-annual and !he Annual Communications pre-

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sented nothing of unusual interest except to the members of that jurisdiction. As we have heretofore remarked, the comparatively small territory occupied, with th~ facilities for transportation and wellarranged system of business enables the Grand Lodge to complete its work in a few hours, so that it meets and concludes its labors in a single evening. At each Communication the attendance is given in detail and the statistics for the intervening period are published. At the Semi-annual Communication the reports of Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Rellef and Librarian were presented and approved'. A detailed report of a Special Grand Communication for the purpose of laying corner stone of the Maryland College of Agriculture, on May 30th, is given, Grand Master Thos. J. Shryock presiding in person. ANNUAL COMMUNICATIO:N'.

At the apening of the Annual Communication the "Most Worshipful Grand Master extended a hearty welcome to the brethren assembled at this One Hundred and Thirty-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and in the course of his re.marks reported the death of our lamented Brother, Anton H. Fetting, Past Deputy Grand Master, who died June 15, 1917, after a lingering sickness extending over a period of sev~al years, and paid a glowing tribute to his memory, for he was a faithful, zealous, earnest - and hard worker in the craft and for many years an active member of the Board of Managers". The occasion was signalized by the visit of Brigadier General James Douglas McL~chlan, military attache to the British Embassy in Washington, who, being formally introduced, spoke as follows-in part:

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"One of the great ·r.esults of this war has been to bring the two great English-speaking nations more closely together and to strengthen the ties that link them~ties formed by a common hatred of tyranny and a common love of liberty, ties strengthened by the "assistance in money, munitions and men so freely given and so generously maintained by the United States, ties finally cemented by blood shed on the battlefield in defense of the most righteous cause for which the sword was ever drawn. Fraternal visits between American and British Freemasons do' much to strengthen and maintain these ties."

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Appendix THE BUST OF WASHINGTO:N.

-Bro. Wm. F.Braening, Past :Master of Washington Lodge, on behalf of the Grand Master, presented to the Grand Lodge of Maryland a splendid bronze bust of Wasbington long in possession of the Shryoc~ family and held- by them as one of thefr chief treasures. 'We quote 'briefly' from the accompanying a;ddress: . • •

It is the bust' of 'this great and immortal American; our late Brother,' George~ Wash in'gt <Hi, 'in- full Masonic reg'alia, that your Most Worshipful Grand Master presents to the Grand Lod'ge of

: Maryland. In its shadows -you' beQQld the e1;l1blem Off our country, which gav.e Francis Scott Key the inspiration to write those lines , which ha.ve 'become the natio~al'anthem and l)as 'immortalized his name. And as' we behold this flag' in all its beauty we, know that it was never unfurled in an 'unrighteous cause~'-beneatli. its protecting folds tyranny, oppression and despotism can not hold sway; it represents the hope of humanity, the ideals of the freeman and typifies in all its glory a govern'rrient conceived amidst human struggles ,and aspirations, born in the blood of its creators, baptized on : the altar of its martyrs and dedicated to universal liberty.

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The report on Correspondence accords two pages to Misso'titi 'in pleasant vein, with no adverse criticism. _

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MASSACHUSETTS. 1917.

1916. G. M. G. S.

MELVIN M. JOHNSON,

F. W.. HAMILTON, Lodges, 254.

LEON MARTIN AB~OTT,

G. M.

Re-elected. Members, 72,499.

Gain, 4,890. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts come to us in a form awe-inspiring in its bulk and complication of contents. There are in all 1,014 pages and all well filled! Masonry is rich, popular and' thriving in this great .commonwealth. . Quarterly Communications were held March 8, June 14, September 13, December 13 (annual). Special Communications May 11, 17, 23, 27, Jun~ 24, July 17, September 27, October 3, December 4, 19; Deputy Grand Lodges May 20, August 12, and a Stated Communication December 27, 'Feast of st. John the Evangelist, being the one hundred' eighty-third anniversary. The first of these was largely attended and the addres's of the Grand Master in proportion. He begins with Necrology, and afterwards discusses irregularly-made Masons. He differentiates these trom, clandestines, stating, in effect,. that they a're made in, those Grand Jurisdictions that, like our own, do not recognize or submit to the law of perpetual jurisdiction or the five-year limitation. He warns all lodges and members not to recognize such as Masons, nor admit them to vis.it lodges in Massa~chusetts. As we have before remarked, this five-year claim of .jurisdiction was tacitly agreed to by perhap's a majority of those who attended the meeting of Grand Masters in Philadelphia, but, of course, these had no authority to legislate or power to enforce such legislation. A few accepted the idea--'-some continued and still continue to :hold to perpetual jurisdiction, while the majority hold to territorial jurisdiction, and to this all, we think" must ultimately come. When one has established citizenship by residing for one year he is entitled to vote and should not be debarred from the privileges of Freemasonry by any arbitrary enactment. So we think,with all respect for those who differ. BAITING CANDIDATES.

At the Quarterly Communication, held June 14, 1916, the 'Grand Master alhides to this subject in strong terms and urges

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the craft to protest in word and attitude against such conduct. He says in part: How mu·ch more our teachings will sink into his heart and mind if hc has no thought except that he is to be received as a gentleman into the company of gentlemen; nay, more, as a neophyte into the· company of those who are about to take him by the right hand and call him their brother. Bantering and baiting of candidates is all wrong. It injures the reputation of Masonry; it decreases our opportunity of service. to the candidate; it reacts upon the thoughtless Brother who utters the ill-timed jest; it lowers the moral ton-e of all concerned.

So say we most heartily. The volume of Proceedings is wonderfully rich in history, copies of ancient documents and portraits of Masonic heroes of the past. Massachusetts, naturally, claims much, and we do not complain; doubtless Masonic history will show'-that the Grand Jurisdiction has wrought as faithfully. and successfully as any other in America. We copy with interest some of these historic statements: In the following respects, Massachusetts is the senior Masonic Jurisdiction of America: 1. The first Freemason definitely known to be in the Western Hemisphere was Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts Bay Colony, in 1705. 2. The earliest use in America, in writing or in print, of the word "Freemasons", so far as· now known, was in the Boston News Letter for January 5, 1718/9. 3. The first Lodge meetings in America of which we may speak with any degree of definiteness Were held in King's Chapel, Boston, in 1720. 4. The first known AmerIcan newspaper account relating to Freemasonry was pu15lished in Boston, May 25, 1727. 5. The first known ",-\\Tarrant, Deputation, Commission or other authority, issuing from the Grand Lodge of England or· its Grand Master (or from any other Masonic organization or officer, for that matter) to be exercised in America was that (April ] 3, 1733) by virtue of which Henry Price founded a Provincial Grand Lodge in. Boston, July 30, 1733. 6. The first particular Lodge in America to be duly constituted was the First Lodge in Boston, July 30, 1733. 7. The first Lodge in America to be regIstered by the Grand Lodge of England in 'the official list 'of Lodges was fhe First Loage in Boston. 8. The first Masonic offIcer in the Western World to have jurisdiction over the whole of North AmerIca was Henry Price, whose authority was extended thu~ broadly in August, 1734. 9. The first exercise by any Masonic authority in America of the right to grant provincial ·Masonic powers was the appointment of

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Benjamin Franklin as "Provincial Grand Master of the Province of 'Pennsylvania", February 21, 1734/5, by Henry Price, "Grand Master of His Majesty's Dominions in North America". 10. The first independent Grand Lodge in America was Massachusetts qrand Lodge, which organized and declared its independence on March 8, 1777,' FOREIGN CCRRESPONDENCE.

There is no report on Correspondence and no reference to the subject, Massachusetts manifestly realizes a sufficiency in herself and needs no such fraternal interchange of thought and sympathy as is experienced in Fraternal Correspondence. Touching this matter the Grand Master said last year: Nearly every jurisdiction in this country as well as most of jthose abroad has a Committee on Correspondence. This committee annually reviews the Proceedings of other Grand Lodges, printing the same in connection with the Proceedings of the home Grand Lodge for the current year, thereby giving the brethren of each jurisdiction an opportunity to become informed as 'to the Proceedings in all other jurisdictions. Massachusetts never has had such a committee and many criticisms have been aimed' at us on that account. Indeed, a few Committees on Correspondence' have been childish enough to say that they would no longer review the Proceedings of Massachusetts inasmuch as Massachusetts did not review the Proceedings of .heir jurisdictions, In other W,ords, that they would deprive the brethren in their own jurisdiction of information concerning Massachusetts, though supplying it as to the rest of the Masonic world, simply because Massachusetts does not have the custom of printing a report from a Committee on Correspondence. This matter is somewhat akin to those already referred to the committee, and I am asking the same committee to consider this w-hole subject, reviewing the situation and advising the Grand Lodge whether in its opinion we should' adopt the custom common to almost all other Grand Lodges, or whether we should proceed as we have heretofore in this connection.

And we said: "Toucq.ing this matter of Fraternal Correspondence the Committee duly appointed made a most exhaustive report, discussing the subject of Fraternal Correspondence in many pages and from several standpoints, in a general way setting themselves apart and objecting to the criticisms which from time to time have been bestowed on the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for its refusal to fall in with the general plan of Fraternal Correspondence. So far as we are informed our Grand Lodge has in sense and at no time objected to this peculiarity of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and we freely accord to that jurisdiction the right to exercise its sovereignty in this regard, as it is a matter of absolute indifference to us."

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MICHIGAN. 1917. H. HAWKS, G. M. Lou B. WINSOR, G. S. Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 439. Gain, 4,442. JOHN

1918. LOUIS H. FEAD,

G. M.

"Of Course." Members, 86,993.

The volume of Proceedings sent out by our good Brother Lon B. Winsor, Grand Secretary, is perhaps the handsomest in its make-up of any that came to our table, and the arrangement of contents is excellent, while the correspondence, of which he is the author!-ois always of high character. The present volume is no exception to the rule above indicated. The plate of photos of current Grand Officers is a feature found in no other Proceedings and is distinctly good. Bro. Louis H. Fead, whose photo and biographical sketch are given, is the sixty-seventh 路Grand Master of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the State of Michigan, was born at Lexington, Mic~igan, May 2, 1877, and is consiquently. one' of the youngest Grand Masters that ever presided over this Grand Lodge. THE SEVENTY-THIRD. ANNUAL COl\fMUNICATION

was held in the City of Lansing, May 22-24, A. D. 1917, A.L. 5917. The opening ceremonies were much as usual, but preceding the formai opening several addresses of welcome and felicitations were given by the Mayor, the Governor of the State ~nd others, to which' worthy responses were made. Altogether the occasion was unusual in its dignity and impressiveness. /

THE, ROI,LOF HONOR,

called by the. Grand Secretary, showed thaJ forty~eight 路of. thp~e ~h9 have occupied the position of Gra,nd Master h~ve' be~n calle'd into the' Unseen.:....-the first in 1866 and the last mentioned' in' 1913. Three names have been added to 'the 路ns~. dliring the p'~esent'y~a~, but not yet offiCially announced; , Seventeen. Past Grand Masters are ,now living, whos~ names are given.

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ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER.

We give a few paragraph's:

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When last we met we 'viewed the war through 'the eyes of a neutral; today we see it as a belligerent. Then, while grieving at the awful spectacle, we hoped' to avoid active allegiance with it, but our hopes Seem to have be~n in vain. Grave apprehension then, has given place to graver facts now. \Ve are at war:. Our President says, "The supreme test has come." Conditions which at first almost paralyzed human intelligence now seem to evoke but passing 'notice; horrors, which 'at first made us grow sick at heart have become almost commonplace and the mind reels in its attempt to grasp the significance of the past and the possibilities of the future. Brethren, we must not underestimate the crisis, the imminent alld (JvE-I'mastering peril, when the principles for which 'our fath€-rs died ar.e menaced by the calculating and remorseless use of every destructive weapon that the genius 'of man has devised. What, then, can be the dominant thought of this hour but war; what our dearest hope but peace, a speedy, righteous, permanent peace that shall guarantee to us and to our brother man everywhere the glorious blessing of life, liberty and the pursuit of ha.ppi ness. . . I.n this national crisis, Masonry must not and will not play 'the coward's part. The meaning of the word "fraternity" will be intensified, and it is patent today as never before 'that the world needs the conservatism and steadying influence of Freemasonry. It appears to me that it is the imperative duty of this Grand Body to think sobe'rly, to reason accurately, and to be ready at any time, to reach out the helping hand in directions where the need is greatest. No one can tell what the coming year will bring forth, but God grant that we, as brothers, shall stand shoulder to shoulder in the defense of our country, its liberty and its justice. May prudence and fortitude be our watchword as we move forward in our attempt to further. the interests of civilization,

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The' usual' matters of routine are reported in detail in the way of appointments, visitations and minor dispensations. Four corner stones were' laid with Masonic ceremonies and the details are reported. Four dispensations were granted for the creation of new lodges. He recognizes with approbation the Washington Memorial Association. Also the Craftsman's Club of theUniver~ity of Michigan, which he 'compliments and endorses in strong terms.

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THE "OLD NUISANCE."

The Grand Master refers in strong terms to this abomination and advises the craft to repudiate it in all cases. He states that according to a recent decision of the Postmaster General at Washington all chain-letter 路schemes have been declared illegal.. RECOMMENDA'fIONS.

The Grand. Master recommends that all dues to subordinate lodges should be remitted to all enlisted men during the war and that, furthermore, the Grand Master be authorized to use the funds of the Grand Lodge to assist in any case where the subordinate lodge is unable to meet any special demand for aid to soldiers or their famJIies. (A most worthy suggestion.) He also suggests that the Grand Lodge take some action expressive of unswerving loyalty and devotion to the United States. Also he recommends that ten thousand dollars be invested in Liberty Loan Bonds by the Grand Lodge and that two thousand five hundred dollars be donated to the Red Cross Society. The Grand Master closes with a fine burst of sentiment and quotes as his final words the 路lines: "My struggling- soul may never gain the prize it covets so, It may not reach the gates of paradise at sunset's glow, But I have faith that in the shadows blue at -set of sun, I shall be judged by what I've tried to .do, not what I've done." THE MASON;IC HOME.

From the reports we gather that the inmates of the Home at Alma number 98; that the average age is 77 years, and that the gross amount of cost per capit'a for maintenance is nearly seven dollars-$6.91-per week, or considerably over $300 per year. The expenditures for the year are reported at $39,785.79. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This covers 294 pages in the review of .64 Grand Lodges. and is in the usual excellent style of :Sro~her Lou B. Winsor. He gives Missouri due attention and is kind to both Grand Lodge and Correspondent. He regrets that Michigan did not appear in our report. The reason was that we did not receive the Proceedings of Michigan in time, which we regretted.

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MINNESOTA. 1918.

1919.

ALBERT BERG,

G. lVJ.

JOHN FISHEL,

G. S.

IRVING

G.M. Re-elected. Grand Corr~spondent. Members, 35,377.

WM.

TODD

Lodges, 270.

KENDRICK,

Gain, 1,535. The face of the passing Grand Master, which graces the initial page, is an unusual, and, withal, a mosi- pleasant one. It indicates wisdom and firmness, as well as a genial and kindly spirit. Altogether such as we like to meet and greet in the highway of life. SIXTY"FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Sixty-fifth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons' of Minnesota was held in the Masonic Temple, Sixth street and Smith avenue, in the City of St. Paul, commencing at high twelve on Wednesday, January 16, A. D. 1918,' A. L. 5918. The opening exercises were diversified by singing the National Hymn. The attendance was good and' the Communication interesting throughout. 'J;'he Grand Master called attention to_ the fact that Brother Irving Todd, Grand Correspondent, and M. W. Brother Henry R. Denny had been in regular attendance on the Grand Lodge for 42 and 40 years severally and consecutively and invited them to seats in the East. (This reminds us that we have been in regular and consecutive attendance ,on,'the Grand Lodge for almost fifty years!) The Grand Master thus introduces the ANNUAL ADDRESS:

At this, the Sixty-fifth Annu'al Communication of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, we stand before a situation, the like of which has never confronted the world, appalling in scope and human sacrifice. An abiding faith and hope in Him "who doeth all things well" should inspire us to submit with patience to the chastisement meted out to us, so that we may, with Job, exclaim, "I know that my Redeemer liveth!" and when we have passed through the ordeal and been purified in the crucible may all people of the earth turn to our Heavenly Father with thanksgiving and praise and be united in a common Brotherhood of Man.

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Appendix IN '. M;EMO.R,IAM.

Let us pause and with bowed heads pay a tribute of Love, Honor and Respect to the memory of those of our brethren wh'o, during the year, have passed through the valley of 'death into the realms of eternal light. "Pe~ce to their ashes."

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The Grand Master reports tlie names of a number of lodges that give less than the minimum.. fee of thirty dol,lars for, the degrees ,and protests ~gainst this· violation of order. The Grand Master .calls attention to that hoary. fraud and nuisance-the;'chain' ietter"-and denol.!nces it most properly.. It seems strange that anyone is now so far behind the age as to notice or practice this literary enormity. Two new lodges were created and a petition for dispensation for another refused. Several Occasional Grand Lodges are reported for the purpose of dedicating, installing, laying corner stone, etc. THE MASONIC HOME.

The Secretary of the Masonic Home' Board· reported that the fund for' the creation of a Home has now reached the sum of $100,000 and it is now comp~tent to select a. site and make further progress. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Our Most Worthy Brother Irving Todd reviews some 64 Grand Lodges in the .use of 66 pages, hence his comments are brief, but most worthy. Missouri is accorded nearly two pages in a kindly and complimentary spirit.

MISSISSIPPI. 1918. G.

FREDERICK CULLENS,

G. M.

F. G. SPEED, G. S. G. B. POWER Lodges, 372.

1919. B. V. WHITE, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 20,775.

Gain, 308. The volume containing the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi is a bulky one, containing some 637 pages, and is ~n

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riched in much, not only by the full details of its annual and various em~rgent communications, but also by many fine portraits of: .the, Gr~nd ,Ma~ters of. th~ hundred yea~s of路 history which was duly recognized and celebrated at th,is communjcation by a,nni" versary exercises. To do full justice to, tJ?e entire record would require far more of space and time than we can give at present, but we can and do most heartily congratulate the Grand Lodge on the worthy history of the past and the splendid present and prospective condition. The Centennial Celebr.ation was. <attended by many distinguished Masons and was a most interesting event. Tl~e record of this is preceded by the picture of the M. W. B. V. White, who was Grand Master in 1900 and Grand Treasurer '1905-19'18. The address of the Grand Master follows tlie usual form in arrangement "and ranks 'with the best. He' is eloquent in the opening para,graphs, and exhibits fine sentiment at various points of the discussion, as well as business perspicacity in mere details. He leaves nothing unsaid that should be given out and says little that could be wisely omitted. He'reports' the arrest of five charters, the surrender of three, the consolidation of, four tnto two~ and the . temporary suspension of a W.orshipful Master. Dispensations were granted for the creation of three: new lodges and one already, chartered was duly constituted. I

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HOME.'

There were at last reports 160 children in the Home, and. the statement made to the Grand Lodge is. that the. number. is likely to increase rapidly owing to the. war and other conditions. Twenty-six were admitted in路the preceding .two months and others were expected to apply at once.. In view of the conditions reported it was urged that an assessment of one dollar. per capita should be made, at once, and that more. dormitory room should be prepared. The expenditure was something near, thirty thousand for maintenance-indicating a cost per capita of something less than $200. ROLL, OF HONOR.

The Grand Secretary presents the Roll of, Honor on some twenty beautifully illuIJ;linated,pages.,

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Appendix REPORT ON" CORRESPONDENCE.

Thi~ is from the strong pen of M.路 W. Henry C. Yawn, who in 78 pages presents an admirable review of forty Grand 0>dge Proceedings.. He, is kind to Missouri and the Correspondent, according to -us nearly three pages, with no suggestion of disapproval.

NEBRASKA. ANDREW

1917. H. VIELI<;,

1918. G.

FRANCIS E. WHITE;G.

M. S.

FREDERICK

L. TEMPLE, G. M.

Re-f.lecten. Grand Correspondent. Members, 25,044.

H. EHRHARDT Lodges, 270.

JOHN

Gain, 1,380. SIXTIETH

ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of. Free and Accepted Masons of Nebraska met in annual communication in Freemasons Hall, Omaha, on Tuesday, June 5th, A. L. 5917, A. D. 1917, there being present the Grand Officers, Past 路Grand Officers and representatives ~rom two hundred and forty of the two hundred and seventy chartered lodges. The Deputy Grand Master called the Grand Lodge to order, and in accordance with the law a lodge of Master Masons was opened in Ample Form. Several Past Grand Masters being reported as in the anteroom the Senior Deacon was ordered to introduce them, on which they were received with the honors of Masonry. Grand Master Andrew H. Viele was then introduc.ed and received in due form. He then took his seat in the Grand East. The National Flag was brought in by the oldest Past Grand Master and, after Its reception, patriotic resolutions were moved and adopted. A collection for hospital uses was then taken, amounting to $250.00. ANNUAL ADt>RESS.

Dear Brethren: The sands of time in the mystic hour-glass have again shifted, betokening the close of another Masonic year for this Grand Jurisdiction, so in the name of the All-wise Father . we 'have gathered in this our annual communication, I, as Grand

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Master, to render an account of my stewardship, and you to review the same and to enact such. measures as in your judgment are necessary for the best interests of the Craft. In welcoming you to this, our sixtieth anniversary, we are reminded that we have arrived at the three-score mark, the allotted time of most men, yet Masonry, it seems to me, is just entering its youth in its endeavors for the betterment of mankind, for the raising of a higher standard of higher ideals and grander achievements. For if we are to be instruments in spreading the· light of wisdom, extending the principles of righteousness, dispensing the beauty of morality, and lessening the sum of human misery and degradation, then we have but entered upon our career of usefulness, of h!gh and. holy aspirations. When we look to the signs of the "times, we see those countries who boast of their culture, their civilization and aristocracy, grasping each other by the throat, sharpening their swords, tearing down from their fastenIngs the peaceful bells that were intended to call the people to~ gether to offer up their adorations to the great I Am, and moulding them into cannon and bullets with which to shed the blood of their fellow-men, those whom God has created in His own image. Even our own fair land, wherc dwells a peace-loving people, has been caught in the whirlpool and has been drawn into the awful maelstrom. Is this the enlightened Twentieth Century, of which we so proudly boast? Is it not high time we awoke from our slumber of satisfaction and took cognizance of our surroundings? As'the ominous clouds are gathering we can almost hear the thunder crash of arms. Let us not give up hope; there is a potent force in the world that has stood the test of all time. God still lives and His love soothes the dying and brings comfort to the afflicted. Is it not meet and just that the church of the living God and the brotherhood of Masonry should become comrades in arms, and work in a common cause and have the same aims in view? In this endeavor this Grand Jurisdiction can take a most prominent part.

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After an eloquent and touchi·ng reference to the dead, the Grand Master commends the Masonic Home in enthusiastic terms, but alludes to the increasing difficulty of caring for the aged and mentally unbalanced, for whom. there is no adequate provision. He says that often "their true condition is not given"-when they are admitted-which' would seem an indictment of the lodges who conceal such vital facts, in applying for the privileges of the Home. He refers this to the Grand Lodge, but we see no further reference to this grave problem. Nor ·do we find any report from the Home Board, but from the Grand Master's address we find there are 24 women and 20 men in the Home at Plattsmouth, while at the Children's Homes at Freemont there are eleven boys and· eleven girls.

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There are no d~cisions reported out of the' ordinary and nothing beyond the ordinary routine work. The Report, on Correspondence covers 94 pages and, is , well written and interesting throughout. Missouri" has two pages, which are used in 'a way altogether complimentary, to our Grand Jurisdiction and the Correspondent.

NEVADA. 1917. " ALE'RED

1918.

W, HOLMES, G. M.

E. D. VANDERI,EITH" G. S. Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 23. ,Gain, 55.

THOMAS

LINDSAY,

G. M.

Re-elected. Members, 2,032.

ANNUAL COM:M:UNIC_<\TION.

In compliance with the provisions of the Constitution, ~he Fifty-third Annual Grand Commun.ication of, the 'Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Nevada was held at the Masonic Temple, in the City of Reno, commencing on the second Tuesday of June (being the 12th day of the month), A. L. 5917, at 12 o'cloc'km. All the 'GrandOffice,rs were present, with',many l?ast Grand Officer,S and permanent members, as also the, representatives of 22 ,out of the 23 chartered lodges-all of whom are named in detail. Among the" opening ceremonies was given a TRIBUTE TO THE .sTARS AND STRIPES.

Brother Geo. iI.' Fogg of Reno Lodge' entering,' accompanied by ,the Grand Stewards bearing the flag, 'which was presented before the 'altar, receIved by 'the Grand Ma'ster in fitting words, and lhe allegiance of the 'craft was pledged and th'e Gra?d Lodge united in singing, "My Country,'Tis of Thee". This was followed by a patriotic address by Broth~rRiggs, from whiCh 'we quote: Most Worshipful Gqmd Master and Brethr,en:_ I have the honor to present to you as Grand Master of the Most Worsq.ipful Grand Lodge of the State of Nevada this emblem of' freedom and symbol of tinity. . Conceived at the battle of 'Lexington when the bullets of the Minute Men spelled death to the Red Coats, born on, the fourth day of July in the year 1776 in the image and character of the Declaration of Independence, sustained and vindicated on land and sea

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the conflict of 1812, its dominion was enlarged and extended in the war with Mexico to cover that territory out of which the battle-born State of Nevada was formed, but only to be again defended and preserved from disruption and ruin by the boys of '6l. Flying for humanity, its magnani~ous folds spread over the ignorant and suffering of Cuba in 1898, rescued the unfortunate natives of the Philippine ISlands from ignorance and religious tyranny, and now unfurls its broad ,mantle of enlightenment and democracy on behalf of the crying millions of the' old world in a Godlike endeavor to help them in their fight for freedom from oppression, for the establishment ofa world peace, and for a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Thousands died for its establishment, millions fought for its preservation and millions more will follow its leadership for the sake of humanity and in the cause of democracy. Nations, races, peoples, all of variolis and different political subdivisions, economic conditions and religious beliefs engaging, side by side in their death struggle against military omnipotency, appeal to us to carry the Star Spangled Banner to their shores in the defense of justice, that the invader m.ay be crushed and that they may live, as the children of God should live, with peace on earth and good will toward men.

This spirit seems to pervade our fraternity almost without exception throughout the whole land. To be patriotic is a Masonic obligation, and if any be found deficient in this great Nationalthis world crisis, he should be cast out of th'e Masonic fold as utterly unworthy. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This is remarkable in several respects, each of which is worthy., We greatly admire the manifest spirit and deliverances of the Grand Master and can not refrain from quoting at length:

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Grateful are we to the Gracious Father for His blessings so generously bestowed upon us and the Fraternity, and in the performance of the work before us let us seek wisdom from' Him in whom all;' from the youngest Entered Apprentice to the' old('st Master, have avowed their trust, that we may be better enabled to display the beauties of brotherly love, relief and truth for the elevation of humanity and to the honor of His· holy name. AND THEY SHALL SEE HIS FACE.

Li'fe is uncertain, and so brief. Death has established his empire over all the works of nature. With these truths we are familiar,and yet the departure of a kindred spirit never fails to fill us with 'wonderment. Like Job and Plato of old we find ourselves meditating upon the questions of life, death and immortality. But

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always the great lesson of faith -"dispels the clouds of doubt and brings the song of triumph to the Mason's lips. We remember tenderly those who have left us and consecrate to them our first thoughts. The ranks of our past and present Grand Officers remain unbroken, but many faithful Craftsmen of our sister Grand Jurisdictions and thirty members of our Constituent Lodges have answered the call for Heavenly service. Visions of new life, new . joy, new attainment now are theirs. In the hea-rts of relatives, friends and Craftsmen the sun of earthly joy is low. There is an aching void, but not without solace, my brethren, for as workers in' the vineyard of Masonry they wrought for eternity. Theirs was a work on human lives, and so we inscribe their names upon memory's tablets. It is truly said that "no man can live unto himself, and no man can die unto himself". Our life does not die out of this world when we leave it. And immortality of influence attaches to the things we do on earth. The lesson we teach, the inspirations 'we set in motion, one helpful impulse; one gentle word, these have started works which shall go on and on unto the end of time. And so these, our beloved Craftsmen, now peacefully asleep, have left the blessings of their good deeds, an'd they live in the memory of souls whose, lives have been made better, by their being, and "Sweeter than sunshine after days of storm Are their still voices from a land of rest." With bowed head, let us solemaly and s'orrowfully hear the names of our BrothE:rs who have left us, and bear witness to the faithfulness of their work, which shall abide in our memories forever. Our Brother Grand Secretary will dJI the roll of the dead. (Roll called.) Our Brother Grand Marshal will escort the Very Reverend Grand Chaplain to the altar. The Grand Chaplain will lead us in prayer. By the Grand Chaplain: Supreme Architect of the Universe, we bow with sorrowful submission to Thy wisdom in the removal of so many of our Brothers from the scene of their earthly labors. May this occasion remind us that we, too, are hastening on in the journey of life and may the faithfulness and zeal of the Craftsmen gone before inspire us to so live that when we reach the goal we may with them be received into the Celestial League above, where all that the soul shall experience is perfect bliss, and all that the tongue shall utter' will be perfect praise, where love sublime shall ennoble every heart and hallelulahs exulting employ every tongue. Amen.

The Grand Master reports a number of official visits. He made no decisions, finding existing laws amply sufficient for every' case presented. He strongly exhorts to a loyal support of the Government in its present crisis. He thus sneaks on

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THE VITAL ISSUE.

In this day this great fraternity is not concerned with things political. but it is vitail y concerned with everything which has' to do with the welfare of mankind. It is bound by its principles to assist in every way any movement for the social good. In its past history is the r~cord of many opportunities to help which have not been used. Such failure on the part of such a splendid body of men not only holds back, forward movements. but reacts upon our members. In our own halls we have banished liquor from our feasts. As Masonic brethren in hours of work or refreshment we insist on temperance. We should stand for it as insistently out in the world. \Ve are representative men in our several communities. There a,re more than two thousand of us. Have you any idea of the weight, two thousand representative men can bring to bear on one side or the other of this great question? I call upon you as men and Masons to stand on the side which shields the tempted. upholds the weak. lessens crime, protects the women, feeds and clothes and educates the little children. There can be no other side for you, my Brothers. 'CHANGE OF

PLACE

FOR

HOLDING

ANNUAL

SESSION.

The Grand Master states that by request of the best informed brethren at Tonopah, and by the careful advice of others, he had' changed the place of meeting from that city to Reno. He does not state the difficulties in the way, but the indications' show that there were dissensions among th'e cr'aft at Tonopah. This act of the Grand Master was路 referred by, the Committee on Address to a special committee, who reported that the act was hasty and ill advised, though the Grand Master was approved as desiring and laboring for the best interests of the craft. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This covers 154 pages and is one of the finest we have ever read. If we can not fuBy agree with aB the comments of the writer we never fail to admire the versatili,ty of his genius and the beauty and force of his expressions. He is never unkind, but his conclusions are sometimes-weB-suggestive. He is kind to Missouri, but regrets that Nevada is overlooked for the past three years. We much regret this, but our explanation is that the reports did not reach our table. We could never slight Nevada.

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NEW BRUNSWICK.,' 1917. 1918~ V. B. BRIDGES, G. M. DANIEL C. CLARK, G. M.. J. TWINING HART, G. S. Re-elected: Lodges, 39. MemberS', 3,806. Gain, 30.

HEDLEY

The opening of the Grand Lodge was preceded by a m~etiIig of the Masonic Grand Lodge Corporation, on Tuesday, April 24th, at 2: 30 p. m., the M. W. Grand Master, President ex officio, at whi~h reports· were received from the Managing Committee of Masonic Hall and from the Grand Treasurer, which were adopted, also that of the Audit Committee. The following by-law was adopted: A meeting of the directors of the Masonic G"rand Lodge Cor.,. poration may be called at any time by the President. the VicePresident or a'ny three members of the Board of Directors. 1'IFTIE~H

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Fiftieth Annual Communication of "The Grand Lodge of the Antient and Honourable Fraternity of Free and Accepted' Masons of New Brunswick" was held at Freemasons Hali, Germain' street, in the City of Saint John, on Tuesday, the twenty-fourth day of April; A.D. 1917, A. L. 5917. Opened in Ample Form at the hour of 3: 30 of the clock, with prayer by the V. W. Brother, the Rev. William Driffield, Acting Grand Chaplain, and the reading. of Psalm XXIV. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The address of the Grand Master is a worthy document, and is the more interesting because of bits of history as well as seve:r:al paragraphs of high sentiment. He says in the introduction:' Under the circumstances it does not seem out of place to note briefly the condition of Freemasonry in New Brunswick, • '. • and some of the facts in connection with the formation of Grand Lodge. Before the year 1867 there existed twenty-six lodges which had but little' in common and which owed their existence to warrants issued by different grand lodges in the old country. Twenty were working under warrants from the Grand Lodge of El}gland, three under the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and three also under the Grand Lodge of Ireland. .The lack of anything like unifOrmity of ritual, and the difficulties and jealousies engendered by the fact that subordinate lodges owed allegiance· to different grand bodies

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must 'have prevented, in many ways, the growth of that harmony and coherence which should have existed among Masons. No doubt the successful e'stablishment of the Confederation of the Provinces into our Dominion impelled prominent Masons in New Brunswick to take active measures. towards the establishment of a Grand Lodge. ,The~, too, it was the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of th~ establishment of the Grand Lodge of England, and the successful formation of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia had been consummated but a few years before. The movement, of course, began with the members of 'the subordinate lodges' in the City of St. John. On August 16th a meeting of Masters and Past Masters of Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons was held, at which representatives from the different lodges in the city were present. At this meeting a resolution was passed that a' circular be issued to all lodges in New Brunswick stating the desirability of holding a .convention, to consider ,the present P9siJion of Maso,nie affairs in this Province, and to take such action t~ereon as may be deem,ed necessary. '

The action of this convention was harmonious and the agreement to 'sur'render former charters and re~eive certificates from the consolidation organized into a Grand Lodge was easily secured to t'he satisfaction of the Masons of the Province and the' future of the Order was thus insured. Only two of those present at this convention yet live-both Past Grand Masters. The membership at that time was. only, some . 1,312~about one-third of that at present. . . . , " '" "( , , ,., ,.I AS TO THE W AB.

"There is not a man' among us," says England's former premier, "who does' not' breathe more freely now ,'that the whole English-speaking race is to fight as comrades, side by side, in the most momentous struggle ,in history." Through the clouds of warfare, by faith, we can perceive what the future has in store. More and ' more' we realize ,that this war is a struggle of democracy against the power of absolutism, of militarism-that while in the uphea~al of events' ~onarch' thrones, claimed by divine 'right, may become as footstools;' the ultimate peace will be settled "in the' parliamerit of man, the federati0'n of the world". And at last, through much tribulation, we, shall fully realize that "God's in His heaven and' all's' right with the world".

The Grand Master pays a lengthy and tender tribute to the honored dead. He reports that the Grand Secretary has been directed to prepare an Honor Roll of all. who have enlisted in the army. The Grand Master reports a, number of ceremonial and social visitations. He also laid the路 corner stone of a. school

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building with Masonic honors 路and gives his address on casion. He regrets the large number of !llembers lost every withdrawals and suspensions, J::>ut offers no suggestion.s. gratulates the Grand Lodge that the Benevolent Fund has the sum of seventeen' thousand dollars.

that ocyear by He conreached

FINANCIAL.

The Grand Treasurer reports receipts at $3,675.90. After the election of Grand Officers, tb;e Grand Master-elect not being present, and all other business being concluded, the Grand Lodge was closed in Ample Form, with the announcement that an Emergency Communication would be held May 15th at 3 p. m., at which time the Grand Officers were duly installed, the Grand Master delivered a brief address and the Grand Lodge was closed. l There is. no report on Correspondence, and no allusion to the subject.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1918.

1917. GEO. EDWARD BOLES, HARRY

HARRY

CHENEY,

G. M. G. S.

AnRAHAl\I

GARMON, G.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent.路 Members, 11,111.

M. CHENI':Y

Lodges, 80. Gain, 55.

A fine portrait of Grand Master Boles, who died during his administration, fitly introduces the volume of Proceedings. Following. is the record of a Special Grand Communication, on the 13th of November, 1916, for the purpose of paying funeral honors to the deceased. The ceremonies were informal. From the details we quote a paragraph: The body was then escorted to its place of final rest, in the cemetery upon the hill. As we entered its gate. the heavens were clouded, a gentle rain was falling, thus路 impressing us that路 the very skies did mourn. The comi ng of darkness had begun as the committal words were spoken. It was a solemn moment in human life. There we left him. The floral offerings were. many in number and rich in their attestation of love.

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For the afternoon路 every place of business in Wilton and the public schools were closed.

The services were conducted by the Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Abraham L. Garmon. SEMIANNUAL COMMTJI'iICATION.

The Fifty-eighth Semiannual Communication of the Most' Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free aI!d Accepted Masons of the State of New Hampshir~ was held at Freemasons Hall, in the City of Manchester, on Wednes~ day, December 27, A. L. 5916, A. D. 1916, :with'a large, attEmdaric~; 'which is recorded in detail. ' , .. The hall was draped in mourning in recognition of the recent death of Grand Master Boles, a!1d several fitting memorial addresses were delivered. No special business was transacted, as, according to the custom' of this Grand Lodge, the semiannual meeting is utilized for ex-路 emplification of the work. Three regular candidates were. intrQ~ duced and severally received-the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason, after which the Grand Lodge yvas closed in due form. A Special Grand Communication was held at Mal"chester t~ conduct the funeral servic~s .of M.. VV. Henry Eben Burnham, Past Grand Master, February 12th.' The exercises, presided over by R. W. Abraham L. Garmon, were in regular form and well attended. . Lodges of Instruction were held for the Third, Fifth and Seventh Masonic Districts on May 4, 9 and 16, each presided over by the Deputy Grand Master. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of. New Hampshire was held at Freemasons ~all, i~ the City of Concor~, on Wednesday, May 16,- A. L. 5917, A. D. 1917. , The opening ceremonies _were as usual, prayer being offered .~y the Grand Chaplain, Rev. and R. W. Charles H. Farnsworth. The address of' the Deputy Grand Master contains a long re'port on Necrology, referring especially to the dis'tinguished dead of that jurisdiction. The ~sual report as to dispensations for minor

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THE MASONIC HOME.

He refers in terms of strong commendation to the worthy institution which is yet' in its infancy, having only ,seventeen in the family. The expenses of t,he Home for the, year w~r.e $6,188.74, and 'the average ,number of inmates was 15, so that the per. capita cost 'of maintenance, was $412.58. The, permanent fund ,of thf'l Home now. amounts to almost"$22,000, with some $15,000 of real estate, besides the 'plant itself. FOREIGN

CORR~;SPONDENCE.

Brother Harry Iv,I. Cheney gives a worthy review of 64 Grand Lodge Proce~dings in 142 pages. All 'his work is of high <luality and his spirit is genial. H~ accords to Missouri ~oine' two pages, with th~ x:egret that a review of New Hampshire does not appear. In t,his regret we heartily join-b,ut 'Ye did not re'ceive, the Proceedings of New Hampshire. Hope to be more fortunate' iIi the future.

NEW JERSEY. 1918.

1917. WM.'R.

MEAKLE,

ISAAC CHERRY,

G. M. G. S.

Âť'

WM. M., THOMPSON, G. Iv,!:â&#x20AC;˘

. Re-elected. Grand, Correspondent. Members, 44,381.

RonT. A. SHIRREFS Lodges, 179. Gain, 2,124.

Besides the excellent photo of the passing Grand Master, M. W .. Wm., R. ,Meakle, the volume of Proceedings is furth~r introduced by the record in d'etailof ni,ne Special ,Grand Co~muni~ cations~three for constituting lodges and instaliing officer~, twC? for th'e purpose of laying. corner stones and four fOI: funerai ceremonies over the remains of., Grand Secretary Th~odo:r~ Be~kman Townley and several Past Grand Officers. , f>NE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of the Mo'st Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of New Jersey met in

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Annuai' Communication at Crescent Terop~e, in the City of Trenton, on Wednesday and Thursday, April 18th a~d 19th, A;·D. 19'17, A. L: 5917, .commencing' Wednesday, the 18th inst., at 11 o'clock a. m., there being present all the Grand Officers and aconstitutiona!, numb~r ~f delegates, besides vi~itors.' The 'att¢ndance is given in detail, covering 18 pages. OPENING.

The, Gra,nd Lodie was opened in Ample' Form, with ~ray~r by 'R. W ..·Brother Julius Silberfield, Grand. Chaplain. Under the' leadership of the Grand ,Organist, Worshipful Brother Thomas B. Hood, the following ode' was \sung: ,

OPENING ODE.

(Old Hundred.) Great God, 'we sIng that· mighty hand By 'which supported still ,we' stand.. The opening Y,ear ',l'hy, mercy shows; Let mercy crown it till it close. In scenes exalted or depre~t, Be Thou our joy, and Thou our rest;. ,Thy goodness, all our hopes shall raise, Adored through all, our changing days, ,

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we excerpt a few paragraphs:

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God grant that we may fulfill our destiny as Masons', make 'us to be big and strong a~d self-reliant, so that when opportunity affords we may be ready to serve mankind with all the strength and vigor and capability 'of men who succeed today to the places held by the great men of yesterday, and who would valiantly uphold the noble and inspiring traditions which are our rightful heritage, and to wliich w'e have been obligated by our forefathers. I

Referring to the honored dead, he says: Humilit:,' ,in man is ,divinely ,taught in the written Word and. adapted into Masonry as an attribute of the wise and the' good. Submission to the will of God, however seemingly harsh and unsolvable' His decrees may be, eJl:;presses but the 'same thought in slightly'different terms.

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In the presence of Death, therefore, we must bow with that humility, that humble submission to the will of our Supreme Grand Master which marks our faith in Him as a real 路and vital factor, ,a living thing, that will accompany us through the valley' of' the shadow of death" without fear, into that realm: of eternal bliss where, na1,lght but' joy and happiness may be. found throughout eternity.' , During this Masonic year death has exacted from us a frightful . toll, at the severity of which we are but human. to marvel. The uncertainty of human life has never been more vividly impressed upon us than by the shockingly sudden demise of our highly honored and d,e~p~IY l?eJove.d Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful,Theodore B. Townley, who passed into the Great Beyond on October 10th, 1916, following an 'Illness whose entire duration was measured by scarcely more than two' days. Orie of the brightest stars in the constellation of Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction, he was cut down, with absolutely no forewarning, in the prime of 'life, at the very zeni th of his usefulness.

The Grand Master reports the largest increase in membership in the history of the Grand Lodge. Touching official position, he speaks most wisely: I am little concerned with the submission and obedience of the vast majority of our membership. Rather, it is with the few who are selected to' rule and teach. Masonry makes for mental and moral uplift-for culture, refinement and education, and' it behooves us under no circumstances to accept any as rulers or teachers whose tendency would be to lower those standards. Far more to our credit would it be to insist that they be raIsed. We sometimes judge the eligibility of candidates for elective offices in lodges by what we term their efficiency. EfficIency In what? Too often a mere working knowledge of the ritual, resulting from the blessing of a good and retentive memory, Is so characterized and the finer qualities or attributes, so essential in. one who would rule well or teach at all, are entirely overlooked. This is wrong, decid,edly wrong. *

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(* NEW LODGES.,

Three ne~"lodges were instituted and fOl!r were created py dispensation during ,the year, and two corner stones wer-e laid with' Masonic' honors. Several Grand Officers from Delaware were received with Grand Honors and welcoming. words, to which a happy response was given... . Honl. Walter E. Edge, .Governor of .New Jersey, was' introduced.'and. made a most路 happy address.

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MASONIC HOME.

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Number of inmates, March 1st,i916, was 95-12 were admitted, 4 :voluntarilY left the Home, 8 were released to mothers and 11 died, thus altogether reducing the number to 84. Gross cost of maintenance was $23,297.01, which, divided by the number of inmates, shows a per capi.ta cost of .7201 cents a day, or p.early $263.00 for the year. The estimated value of assets is given as $293,35~.66. The Committee on Correspondence reported that - German Grand Lodges had suspended relations with ali their enemies: , Reference to them has been omitted .from the review because of the fact that these Grand Lodges,' constituents of the German Grand Lodge Diet, had jointly or severally, during 1914, 1915 and 1916, adopted and promulgated resolutions of non-intercourse with all Grand Lodges and their constituent membership of Lodges, or individual Masons, of allen enemy countries. , The action of the Government of the United States of America, on April 6th, 1917, in declaring the existence of a state of war between this nation and the Imperial German Government, by that fact includes· the Grand Lodges of this country within the proscription set forth in the several edicts, protocols and resolutions aforesaid, and imposes upon this committee the Masonic duty of apprising you of the termination of the fraternal relations which we have hitherto enjoyed with the Grand Lodges hereinafter named, namely: The "Three Globes", otherwise "Grosse Mutterloge Zu den drei Weltkugeln", of Berlin. "Grand National", otherwise "Grosse Landesloge Frelmaurer von Deutschland", of Berlin. "Royal York", otherwise "Grosseloge von Preussen, gennant Royal York zur Freundschaft", of Berlin. "Hamburg", otherwise "Grosseloge von Hamburg", Hamburg. "Saxony", otherwise "Grosse Landesloge von. Sachsen", Dresden. "Eclectic Union", otherwise "Grosseloge des Eklektischen li'reimaurerbundes". "The Sun", "Grosseloge zur Sonne", Bayreuth, Frankfort a Main. "Concord", otherwise "Grosse Freimaurer Loge zur Eintracht", Darmstadt. ~ Respe.ctfully submitted, ROBERT A. SHIRREFS, ALBERTCLARKSTEVEN~

WILLIAM P.WEISER, . Committee. ·,;·l.

The Masonic Employment Bureau made a report showing excellent work during the year.

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Appendix REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This is the good work of Bro. Shirrefs, from whom we expect nothing but good.. 'It covers 108 pages' 'in a conCise and careful review of 64" Grand'Lodges:'-four be'ln'g' fo'r two years'.' l\1i'ssour'i, is accorded nearly two pages, a:' little more than 'ouf sbare. I

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NEW MEXICO.

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Aio~zo B. 'McM;ILLAN, G.' AI,PHEUS H. k}<~EN,

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JAMES

G.M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 3,976.

RICHARD M. THORNE,

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, Lodges,' '47. G~in,

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The picture of the passing Grand Master, which ornaments the first page, is somewhat striking,' indicating dignity and cha.racter. ,The volume is further introduced w'ith . the ~e'ports' ,of several Emergent Communications--two for the purpose of paying, funeral honors to Past Grand Masters Charles Bowmer and ;T ohnC. Slack. The others fo~ cQrn~r stories, dedication, etc., etc. The one for the laying the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple at Tucumcari ~as especially distinguished by a fine address from the Grand Chaplain, Rev. L.S. Schermer, 'fi'om which we' give a striking extract: WHAT IS FREE MASONRY?

Freemasonry is the subjugation of. the base that is inman,: by the Divine; the conquest of appetites and passions by the moral sense and reason; a continual effort, struggle and warfare of the spiritual against the' material and sensual.' ,That victory, when it has been achieved and secured, the conqueror may rest upon his shield and wear the well-earned reward,' "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter info the joy of thy Lord". The ladder on which we ascend to our ideal consists of, the seven Masonic steps-four cardinal and three theological. The cardinal are: Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice. The theologiCal: Faith, Hope and Charity. or love. No man who uses these steps for the' foundation of his character will be disappointed in the 'end. These steps will certainly lead the soul to God. However, we may repeat these words, and unless, we actually make them the stepping-stones, practicing them in our dally lives, they wlll avail us nothing.

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.AN~U ~L

~<?MMUN I<;ATION.

The Fortieth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of New Mexico was held in tbe ball of Aztec 'Lodge No.3, in the City of 'Las Cruces, on Monday, October 8th; 1917, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. The, attendance was good and the opening ceremonies were 'as usuaL THE ANNUAL' ADDRESS.

This covers some twenty-six 'pages. Tbe introduction' is brief ,and, formal, after 'which tbe' Grand Master gives a long list of the dead from the various' Grand Jurisdictions, giving' speCiaJ 'prominence to the two Past Grand Masters of New Mexico;wbo had died during tbe'year: He' reports' many cobrtesies received from and extended to other jurisdiction's in the way of conferring degrees, etc.,. etc. He reports many dispensations for minor purposes and .refuses otbers when in cont'r~vention ~f~ existing laws. . ,RULINGS.

The 'Grand Master formally declines 'to answer any questions tbat are merely academic, but discusses at' some' length various questions wbich would seem fully covered by the common law or usages' of Masonry'alid which the authorities of the subordinate 'lodge should have' been able to decide. 'This, however, is too common to be even a subject of remark. Tbe GrandMaster cites a case ,'of "electioneering" in a sub'ordinate lodge and d~nounces' it in strong and wise term's. Any lodge guilty of such gross iinpropriety should be corrected-if necessarY,by canceling its charter. At the' recommendation of the Grand Master the ,Grand, Lodge 'exempted all in路 the mintary service from the payment, of dues and recommended that .the subordinate h;>dges do the, same for the period of the war. The Report on Correspondence is well written throughout. Missouri is kindly recognized" and a good word is added for the Correspondent.

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NEW SOUTH WALES. 1918. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 24,042.

1917. G. M. ART~UR H. BRAY,' G. S. WM. THOMPSON;

, S. SCOTT YOUNG 0

Lodges, 267. Gain, 1,577:

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales ,comprise the report of four .quarterly meetings held in September and December, 1916, March and June, 1917, and two specials,in June and July, 1917, respectively. , The general report of the 'Grand Lodge fund is most satisfactory, and we give it in full: Grand Lodge funds 拢23,763 Temple fund 15,411 Benevolent fund 35,606 Freemasons' Orphan Society............... 37,433 Freemasons' Benevolent Institution........ 22,315 Grand Master's War fund................. 6,842 The \erritory is divided into metropolitan and 26 country dis'路;tricts,under inspectors, whose quarterly reports are found em"bodied in the Prdceedings. The address of the Grand Master, given at each communicatfon~ is~ rarely mote' than merely' formal in character, simply pre, senting an account路 of his work, ~ith little of mere sentiment. , "The Roll' of 'Honor, gfv'en at each quarterly communication, is longer from time to time, showing ,not only the rapidly increasing 'Illortality, but likewise the splendid patriotism of our brethren, which e-yidences itself i.n adding their names to the long rO,ll of those who lay all upon the altar of their. country. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Report on Correspondence covers 139 pages, presenting first the comments of the writer on foreign jurisdictions and afterwards discussing Masonic conditions in the United States: The work is well done, but we regret that Missouri does not appear.

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NOR路TH CAROLINA. 1917. CLAUDJ<~ L. PRIDGEN,

WM. W.路 WILLSON, MARSHAlL

G. M. G. S.

DE LANCY HAYWOOD

Lodges, 445.

1918. S. NORFLEET, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, .27,257.

GEO.

Gain, 1,547. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of North Carolina met in the 131st Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple in Raleigh, Tuesday, January 15, 1918, at 7: 30 p. m. The opening ceremonies were as usual. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The address of the Grand Master covers .54 pages and is worthy of commendation. The opening paragraphs are so pertinent and. beautiful that we can 'not refrain .our disposition. to divide the pleasure of enjoying. with our readers at least a paragraph or two: Brethren of the Grand Lodge of North. Carolina:. It gives m~ peculiar pleasure to greet you in this our 131st Annual Communication. Strange is the finger of Destiny! Mysterious indeed is the hand of Fate, which, moving silently amongst the household of Ma'sonry, guides its sons路 to aCtion' and ever urges them to greater deeds, to I higher thoughts, to nobler achievements. Wonderful, aln,ost' unbelievable, changes' that hand has wrought since last we met together here and surfeited our sollis' in a feast of friendship and brotherly love in this our magnificent Temple of .Masonry. Strong ran the pulses then, my brethren, stimulated and quickened by the路 draught of friendship, of love, and of hope. High fiamed the heart and the soul, fanned by the zephyrs of kindness, of gratefulness, and of glorious opportunity. I.feel and I know that the pulses of' those of us who have come again to this our 131st Communication run stronger still tonight, but they are quickened by a friendshi~ a love, a hope, finer and grander than the worla has ever before witnessed. - Our hearts are truly afiame, but with the fire of the greatest opportunity ever offered to man. 'l'he great, long-looked-for,. world-wide opportunity for Masonry has come, my brethren, the opportunity of sending forth the thou: sands who have knelt at our sacred altar and learned the sublime lessons which Masonry inculcates, out into the heights, the depths,. into the very bosom of the other nations of the earth, taking with

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them as a part of their very being, if we have labored well, the great Masonic teachJ路ngs:-..'freedom; .of j:.hpught, freedom of speech, the rights of the masses of humanity, and their peculiar right to worship their God according to the dictates of their own consciences.

The Grand Master, like several others which. have .come under our notic~, reports. a communication ~rom the Grand' Lodge of France, requesting 'recognition, and the Grand Master strongly recommends this course, if ~onsistent with the. views of the Grand Lodge. He refers to the fact that a National Committee has already, been appointed 'to consider this .matter, and suggests that, the Grand Lodge of North. Carolina likewise appoint a committee. The Grand Master repqrts the, official death of two lodges and the creation of five-one of them an army lodge, during t.he year. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master hands down a number of rulings, among which he refers to the fact tha.t the doctrine of perpetual juris-' . diction .has been abrogated py that Grand. Lodge. He als() r~ports a .num.ber of decisions of the preceding year, with comments ,thereon. He grants many dispensations, but absolutely. refuses any request to do away with the time limit in the conferring of the degrees. He refers to the Oxford Orphan Asylum, ~nd urges the brethren to make liberal gifts to that worthy institution. He states that the Masonic and Eastern Star Homes are in' excellent condition. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Rep6rt on Foreign Correspondence' covers 125 pages, and is in good 'form' th:rougho'ut: He accords to Missouri' nearly three pages, and no criticism thereon.

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NOR'TH DAKOTA. 1917. 1918. B. TAYLOR, G. M. Wl\f. J. REYNOLDS, G. M. , Re-elected. WALTER L. STOCKWELL, G. S. WM. E. HOOVER, Cor. Lodges, 113. Members, 10,688. Gain, 613. ALEX.

TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNl:AL

COMMUNICATION.

Owing to the ~etention of M. W. Brother Alexander B. Taylor in Fargo on account of imperative business matters, the Twentyeighth Annual, Communication of the Grand Lodge Ancient Free a~d ' A~~e~tE3~ . ~asons of Nor,th ; Dakota was opened by R. W. Brother William ~, ReYIl,olds, .Depu,ty Grand Master, in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple, Grand Forks, 'at 10 a. m., Tuesday, June 19th, 1917. The sessions of the Grand Communication continued until Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. A telegram' was received from 'the Grand Master regretting his unavoidable absence, to which a reply was sent hoping for his presynce' on the morrow'~' ,j

THE ANNUAL ADDRESS

was read by, the Deputy Grand Master, which covers some 28 pages in giving a careful description oJ the work and events of the Masonic year iIi that jurisdIction. From this we extract:

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In childhood time seems ,to pass very slowly, and months seenl to lengthen into years, but as' one grows older the conditions seem be re~ersed and the days and weeks seem to· pass very rapidly. Today I find myself at'the close of my year as your Grand Master. I wish to acknowledge ,the ,guidance of a Divine Providence who has ever had me in His keeping. Since last we met our beloved country has been brought face to face, with the terrible prospect of a long war. This will be a testing time. Most of US have affiliations with one or another of the Europe.an countries now' in' the strttggle,' and we feel our sympathies, going out to them, '.but now our interests 'must be with our .country, our America, and as true men we must eV-er remember that we are American citizens.

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Faulks in kindly words ·and refers this -with other cases of fraternal dead to the Committee on Necrology. LODGES CONSTITU'l'ED.

Four lodges chartered by the last Grand Lodge were duly constituted, the personnel and details' being recited at leng~h. The corner stone of the Masonic Temple at Cooperstown was laid with Masonic ceremonies by Past Grand Master Harry Lord,' who reports at length. Also the corner sto'ne of the Jamestown Temple by Past Grand Master Will. E. Hoover, who likewise submits . report in full. The Grand Mast~r reports that the suit to protect property used for strictly Masonic purposes was won by the Grand Lodge, but regrets that most of the lodges have failed to pay,their proportionate share of the expense. CHAIN LETTERS.

The Grand Master reports that the old, moldy and wearisome, if not disgusting, chain letter is still extant, and urges all to disregard and discourage the practice in the future. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master decides that the affrmative vote of a majority of the lodge on the proficiency of a candidate is sufficient, but insists that a lodge should demand a satisfactory proficiency before passing or raising a candidate. He also decides that a candidate so deaf he can not· hear an ordinary whisper at his ear is disqualified. . The Grand Master concludes. as foll~ws: I will close this report with the· beautiful, prayer of Cardinal Newman. and make it my best wish for, this Grand Lodge: "May· the Lord support you all the day long of this troublous life. Until 'the shadows lengthen, and the evening. comes, and ,this busy world is. ·hushed,· and the fever of life is over, and your work is done. Then m,ay God grant to you a safe· lodging and an holy rest, and peace at the last. Amen."

The Grand Treasurer reports Relief Fund as being $21,307.58, and the General Fund as $34,084.48. .;.~ . The Grand Secretary r~ports the year as unique in history.

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new lodges were formed, but the increase, about six per cent, was the largest in the history of the Grand Lodge. One hundred members' have died during the year. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

The excellent report of Brother Wm. E. Hoover covers 107 pages, of which something o\~er three pages is dedicated to Missouri in a most kindly spirit.

NOVA SCOTIA. 1917. I'OSALI1 F. FRASER, TIfO~1AS MOWBRAY,

1918. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 6,927.

G. M.

G. S:

C. JONES Lodges, 74.

Gain, 72. A fine picture of the Masonic Home at Windsor gives 'interest to the volume in the very beginning. It shows a commodious and handsome house and grounds, beautified with trees and,' shrubbery and altogether indicating comfort and' suggesting repose. Further on we find th~t the number of guests are seventeen-four were admitted and four died during the year. Only old people are admitted; the expenses are reported as heavy and the farm does not seem to relieve the burden greatly. A Special Communication was held at Halifax, September 28, 1916, for the purpose of consecrating the Nova Scotia Lodge of Research. (Exactly what the title imports we can not say.) Another was held May 11th, 1917, for the purpose of paying funer-al honors' to M. W. -Bro. W. Marshall Black, P. G. 1'1: ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia convened for the' Fifty-second Annual Communication in Assembly Hall of the Truro High School, Truro, N. S., at 10 o'clock a. m., Wednesday, June 13th, 1917, M. W. Grand Master Donald F. Fraser presiding. In the absence ~f the Grand 'Secretary, Bro. J. C. Jones was appointed temporarily. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form and the Grand. Lodge marched in solemn procession to St. John's Anglican Church, where religious services were held, and a fine sermon delivered by the Grand Chaplain, which was

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published with theProceediilgs, and' a vote of thanks 'tendered him. The text was, Amo's, 7 :'7.. "And behold the Lord stood on a wall made by a plumbline, with a plumbiine in his hand." We quote briefly. Towards the close of an eloquent appeal the preacher said:

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A great American ecclesiastic has said: "It is almost impossible to preach a sermon or deliver a speech in these strenuous days through which we are passing, without reference to the mightiest struggle for right again'sf ,'·might, that,' the history of the world records," I am not an exception, ' Masons are pledged to be loyal, and we find in this gigantic effort that thousands of our brethren have gon,e to the front to bear their 'witness, for truth and righteousness. As' Canadians we look over to the Mother Land and we say: "If thou h'adst failed. If in that hour supreme

That ending and beginning of a world, That day of. fate when Heaven cried down 'on thee And bade' thee choose' 'twixt truth and faithlessness; "Twixt ease and travail, thou hadst said, farewell ' To 'duty and to honor! ,;If. thine hand, . Which God.,made strong for deeds of rig,hteousness, Had spread a Judas palm to meet the bribe ., . Which Satari's guile had wrought to palsy thee.

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, Thou didst not fail, thank God., We had loved White, smiling, beauteous Peace. . With lover's gaze We watched while thou adventureds't' thy soul" Unto' the utmost verge of what man may' To follow her fair feet. Now, God for Peace 'Gainst them that wound her, send )lsforth to war, To suffer on a thousanl'l g,ory fields, . For thy sake, and the world's, and His High Name; That war, through war may perish, nay, thro' love, The love that leads us up this Golgotha; That war may cease from out the heart of man, The old' bad order pass,a new world shine." The"ageof ,earth-wide brotherhood, which seers '. Hailed from the dawn of time, and poets' sang Leaning across the future. Such our faith! The morning breaks! ,Thank God, thou didst not ,fail!

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covering a little more than twenty pages, 'challenges admiration for much. In sentiment and beauty of expression, as well as a recital

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of the details ·of. the year's Masonic incidents, it is mos~ :~orthy. Passing, with regret, by the introduction and the;.tender 'reference to the heroes who have fallen in the great war, he says:'

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It is assuring to us that now linked

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upon one side in this 'great struggle a're, as 'we know them, all the Masonic countries of the 'Globe. 'The declaration of the greatest republic on, the Western ,Hemisphere to become a partner in the defeat, of ruthless villainy and revolting tyranny is, a contribution to Christianity and ',the cause of humanity. The United States of America with its millions of Freemasons, casting its stupendous weight' on ,the side of common justice marks historically a Masonic event, in that it inseparably forever links the" An,glo-Saxon Masonic world. In the union of arms between the' 'two great English-speaking nations, we find forged with increased strength the chain of our Fraternity. Through the agency of the combined military endeavors we can perceive the dawn of the day when peace with its charitable mantle will, once, more cover the blood-stained peoples;, o,f - the work for which we, are, banded together progress unhampered and the cardinal virt,ues become, the dominating influences of a'll' governing powers. It will hast'en the better, the happier day. I,

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The Grand Master reports the' craft in excellent condition th'roughout' the jurisdIction. ..' 'He r~ports many visitations.:' OFFICIAL ACTS.'

He rules that a clergyman could preach a sermon on MasoI}ry ,"without being a Mason". Of course-who should forbid? We SUPP9se the idea intended to be 'conveyed is, that it, was, competent for a lodge to invite a, clergyman not a Mason to preach a sermon on the, subject. , ,' , -He rules, that a man with, only one eye i!; eligible to el~ction to the degrees. (Good, say we.) He kindly, but firmly, refused to authorize the creation of a Military Lodge. (So did our Grand Lodge.) He refers frankly, but with moderation, to that ancient and abominable fraud which seems to have effected such a lodgment in weak' minds-the "chain prayer". No doubt the author is dea,d; would 'his work were in the sarile grave! RITUAL.

The Committee on Ritual reported that since most of the

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tinue, ~ut that any lodges preferring and using the Ritual of the Grand Lodges of England and Canada be allowed to continue tising the same. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This report is from' the excellent pen of Bro. J. C. Jones and covers 173 pages. It is well written throughout. Missouri is kindly remembered in three pages without criticism and the Correspondent is credited with u~ing "time and care" .in his work. Thanks for this!

OHIO. 1918.

. 1917. J OF:L J. H.

G. M. BROMWELL, G. S.

C. CLORE,

NELSON WILLIAMS

Lodges, 546.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 114,293. HAOELBAROER,

Gain, 7,254. ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTH

A~NUAL

GRAND COMMUNICATION.

The officers .and members of the Most 'Worshipful ,Grand Lodge of Free and ~ccepted Masons of Ohio met in the Shawnee Hotel, Springfield, Ohio, at 9 o'clock .a. m., WednesdaY, October 17, whence they were escorted路 by Palestine Commandery No. 33, Knights Templar, to the Memorial Building, where the session was to be held, and M. W. Grand Master Joel C. Clore opened a Lodge of Master Masons in Due 路Form. A striking picture of the twenty-five 'living Past Grand Masters, twenty-three of whom were present, adds interest to the opening pages of the Proceedings. Greetings were presented to the Grand Lodge from the citizens of Springfield and the fraternity of the city by two worthy brethren, and an eloquent response was given by the Grand Master. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS.

-:. From the address of. the Grand Master, which properlyintroduces the work of every Grand Lodge and in some sort prophesies the special work of the Communication, we select a few paragraphs: a~d

This has been a memorable year in the history. of Freemasonry in the history of the world. On St. John the Baptist's Day,

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,1917, the Mother Grand Lodge of England celebrated in London the Two Hundredth Anniversary of its organization in a manner becoming the solemnity and true 'spirit of the occasion.

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Last month, in the City of' Boston, Mass., the Supreme Council of the A. A. Scottish Rite for the Northern ,Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America commemorated fifty years of harmony and unparalieled prosper'ity' in that branch of Masonry following the union of 1867, in a' most remarkable jubilee ,meeting presided ever by our own Bro. Barton Smith, a Past Grand Master of this Grand Lodge.

The Grand Master gives an 'eloqu~nt paragraph to the great war and prophesies the only possible end-the triumph of democ,:racy. He granted 93' dispensations for minor purposes and .refused many requests not in accord with the law ,of the Grand Lodge. We generally approve all refusals-without question. NEW LODGES.

Dispensations were granted for the formation of five new lodges. Five lodges were 'constituted, seven halls were dedicated and thirteen corn~r stones were laid, all in Special Grand Communications. ( MILITARY' LODGES.

The Grand Master stated that he was opposed to granting a dispensation for the 'formation 'of a Military 'Lodge and gave wise and cogedt reasons for his position, hut the Committee on Charters, considering a motion to establish such a lodge, agreed thereto and submitted a code of rules to govern in such cases. We suppose the proposed amendment to the laws of the Grand Lodge wa~ adopted, though路 the record-:does ,not positively so state. If so, the Grand Lodge of Ohio has taken action contrary to that of all, or nearly all, of the Grand Jurisdictions on this subject. This, however, is no criticism on that great body. FINANCIAL.

The Grand Treasurer reports-, receipts frpm all sources as $90,378.25 and expenditures as $82,664.77.

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This worthy in'stitution. seems to be doing fine work.' Its membership is reported at 94 men, average age 74; '72 'women, 'averag~ age 72; 31 boys, average age 12, and 16 girls, average age 13 years; 'totaJ~ 213.' The total disbursements for the year ,were ove~ sixty-eight thousand dollars, which 'inclpdes . various improve. ments .to bUilding~, expenses of farm,etc. Whether the. farm ~s an advantage or not does not appear. . CORRESPONDENCE.

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Our good Brother Nelson Williams r.eviews the ,Proceedings of 62 Grand Lodges-two for two years-in a most interesting manner, occupying 197 pages, of which nearly four ar~ given to Mis"souri, in a kindly spirit. The revi'ewe'r, however, hints strongly at the spirit of paternalism路 manifest in ',an amendment adopted last year by our Grand Lodge, limiting the power of lodges in building, contracting debts, etc. ~any among us did not approve of this action, though it undoubtedly has good features. Our Brother also -regrets to find. in our Proceedings a report from the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, covering twenty-three pages. So, likewise, some of the rest 路of us. For the kindly. allusion to the Correspondent 'we return路 thanks.

. OREGON. 1917.

1918. W. G: SliELLENrtARGER, G. M. Re-eleCted. GtandCorresponden L l\Hmibers, . 15;207.' .

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The strong face 'ofM. W. WiIl Moore, the passing .Grand Master.. 路appears on the -initial' page, of the Annual and .indicat.es a will pOWer and dignity befitting the exalted position he occupie~. SIXTY-SEVENTH

ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

The Sixty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted- Masons of the State of Oregon, was opened in the Auditoriuni' of the Masonic Temple, Portland, Oregon, Wednesday morning, June 13, 1917, at the hour of 10 o'clock

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by th~ M. W~ Grand Master, with a good attendance of delegates and visitor.s, all Grand 'Officers 'bejng in place except the Grand Sword Bearer. Pray~r was offered by th€ .Grand Chap~ai~~ Rev. J. R. N. Bell. ".

RECEPTION OF THE' FLAG.

The last Grand Lodge having ordered a flag to be placed in every lodge room in Oreg~m, with a special ceremonial to' be observed,' the. Grand Lodg~. magnified the idea in the openih g, ceremonies. . At' the 'opening of the Grand Lodge ~he" flag was escorted into the lodge. room ac~ordin~ to the form outlined by this' committee. After it had ,been placed on its pedestal the Rev: William Wallace Youngson, behind a screen, with the flag floating in .the breeze of an, electric fan, impersonated the flag arid gave a most interesting. and instructive address which we would be glad to pUblish in detail, but we can only give space to a paragraph or two: The Flag of ~'our Country greets you! I am grateful to tne Grand Lodge for having made me a necessary' part of its equipment and for having ordered all lodges in the jurisdiction to accord me a special position of high distinction and to welcome me with befitting ceremony atth~ opening of each session of the Lodge. r am the symbol of the brotherhood of man. r stand for courage, for chivalry, for generosity and honor. . No· man mllst touch · me roughl·y; no hand shall touch me irreverently; I am, the .,birthright of privilege and integrity. r, have floated .since June l~, 1777, over a country of benevolence, refuge and prOgress.' To' bear me is an honor, to own me a sacred trust.. I am the emblem of Freedom, of Equality, of Justice f.or every pers~:m and creature as I float unvanquished, untarnished, over. the open .door of free education. . .. ,

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, Democracy a failure? Never has ·it been so great a success. Never before has· so great· a multitude of all nations .and kindreds · and people and tongues been .eager to lay .down. their lives for their fellow-men. In the. twelfth, and thirteenth. centuries. heroes engaged in a crusa<le to recover for Christendom the, t'omb in which the body of Jesus· was buried. In the, twentieth century · greater heroes are engaged in a' crusade to make the. world. safe for democracy. . .

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a communication was .received, signed by Geo. E. Chamberlain, Representative of the Grand Lodge of England, near the Grand Lodge of Oregon. From this we quote briefly: I have said that this is the most critical time in the history of our country. and I have said it deliberately. The civilized world is, and for nearly three years has been, engaged in the most devastating and destructive war of all history. Millions of the flower and chivalry of every country engaged in it have gone down to untimely graves. Father has been pitted against son and son against brother. Cities have been sacked and laid waste. Churches, with spires pointing to the heavens as if to direct attention of war-mad peoples to the source of all benignancy and mercy. have been ruthlessly destroyed with treasores. therein that have come down from the very foot of the cross. Hom~s have been invaded, mothers and daughters ravished and the helpless ones turned out to :the tender mercies of a crazy world. The ghastly form of starvation stalks abroad the world over, and' bloody r'evolutionrears its gory head in unexpected places to add to the terrors of an already most unexampled and deplorable situation. And now our ,own beloved country has been drawn into the maelstrom of war, and God alone knows what part we may be' called upon to per-' form, and what of blood and treasure it may cost before there can be seen a silver lining to the impending clouds.

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THE ANNUAL ADDRI';SS.

This has much to commend it; covering, as it does, only some nineteen' pages" it yet contains 'all that is needed to give a worthy e~hibit of- the work of the year: *

Our membership is steadily increasing, ~here being on December 31, 1916, over fifteen thousand affiliated Masons in this Grand Jurisdiction, and from the amount of work done throughout the state since then, I feel sure that 1917 will make a record for new members in this Jurisdiction, ,and I am proud to say, too, that our new brothers measure well up to the high standards of Masonry. I regret to say, however. that the report of the R. W. Grand Secretary will. show that the names, of two hundred and fifty-three brothers have been stricken from' the roll for non-payment of dues, during the past year. Only a small percentage of the brothers thus dropped out of the Order are ever reinstated. The number of those whose names are dropped is steadily increasing, while the proportionate number of reinstatements is decreasing every year.

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One lodge was constituted and three instituted during the year, one dispensation having been granted by .the Grand Lodge and two by the Grand Master. Several corner stones were laid and various dispensations' granted, none of more than ordinary interest. This will interest soJ:l}e who knew of this sugg~stion of the Grand Lodge of Oregon. Of course, the suspicion or belief that the purpose was to agitate the formation of a Supreme, Gra~d Lodge was the cause of the comparatively cold reception of the suggestion: In conformity with the resolution adopted at the last Communication of the Grand Lodge, authorizing me to issue a call for a Conference of the Grand Masters of the various Grand Jurisdictions of the United States, to be held in Portland, I addressed a letter to each of the forty-eight Grand Masters, asking if it would· be agreeable and convenient for them to be represented at such a Conference. Fourteen Grand Masters approved the call for a Conference and accepted the invitation to be present either in person or by proxy; six stated that they or their Jurisdiction did not approve of the plan, and declined to be represented; ten stated that their Grand Lodges would meet before the date of the proposed Conference, but promised that they would refer my letter to· their successor and to their Grand Lodge while in session; six favored the plan of holding a Conference, but stated they would not be able to be present; three apparently. tried to dodge the question, and nine did not so much as acknowledge receipt of my letter.

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In our humble OpInIOn the Grand' Lodges of the United States will never agree to the formation of a Supreme Grand Lodge, and we doubt if the occasional convention of Past Grand Masters is worth the expense involved. I:' FOREIGN CORKESPONDI<:NCE.

The report on Foreign Correspondence by Brother David P. Mason is distinctly good. It covers 192 pages. Missouri· is complimented witll three and a half in most kindly spirit.

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PE~NStyLV ANIA. '1917. A. WATR~;S, G. M. JOHN A. PERRY, G. S:

LOUIS,

Tnos. F.

KRAUSE,

G. M.

Re-elected~

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, Gain, 5,306.

,The Grand Lodge. of. Pennsylvania is one of. the l~rgest, wealthiest, most dignified and ,enterprising of all our Grand Lodges, and, we might say, of all Grand Lodges. And the bulky volume which conta1ns the annual record of its work is' not too . bulky incomparil'!on with the greatn~ss of the jurisdiction. The volume is tastefully introduced by a picture of the Masonic Temple at Philadelphia and one of M. W. Israel Israel, Grand Master in 1803-1805, whose quaint dress and general appearance vividly comments on' the past. _ The work of" this Grand Jurisdiction is accomplished in' four quarterly Communications, held in March;. June, September and December, supplemented by the Annual -Communication, which is held o~ St. John's Day, December 27th. While the .reviewer is compelled to admire the magnitude of the work and infiuence manifested in its detailed Proceedings, we find little of more than local interest. The Grand Lodge is' evidently prosperous', as it 'Yell deserves to prosper. , Five new lodges were constituted during the year. The Grand Master calls attention to that ancient nuisanc~the chain' letter. ~c~)Ddefnns' it in strong 't~rms, and forbids any notice' of 'it by lodge or members~ ,. , The annual income .of this Grand Lodge from regular dues and the many trust funds is more than half a million, and this income is dispensed right royally. The Grand Master, for instance, receives $5,000 for exuenses, and other salaries and allowances are , i~ proportion. More than a hundred pages are occupied by the various reports touching the Masonic Homes, with th~ accompany'ing farms, which are all on equal scale of magnitUde with everything else connected with this Grand Jurisdiction. In the Homes there are. 315 "'~ests", four-fifths of whom are old people. 'The per capita expense 'is not given and is difficult to approximate from the complex reports, but must be more than $300-not countin~ the cost of t~e plant in its entirety, which would make it far more. '

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,This report is a most worthy document, covering'120 pages, in reviewing sixty-four Grand Lodges,five of them for two years: Missouri is complimented with two and a half pages in kindly; spirit, with liberal quotations. ' ,

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND. 1917. A.

1918. G. G. S.

S!IRLING MACKAY,

W. P.

DOULL,

BENJAMIN ROGERS,

G. M.

Re-elected. Members, 881.

Lodges, 15. Gain, ,27.

An excellent pictllre of the Grand lVIas'ter for the current, year fitly introduces the Proceedings for the year 1917, and the a~~om~ panying sketch shows him to be "worthy and well qualified". A Special Commmiication !of the ,Grand Lodge was held at Cape Traverse, on Ma'y 22nd, 5917, for the purpose of dedicating the new lodge Toom ofMt. Moriah Lodge, No. 15, and the ~su.ai annual inspection of the lodge books, finances, etc. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form and' the exercises were interesting and impressive. I

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THE }'ORTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful' Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted M~~ons of Prince Edward Island, composed of the 'Grand Lodge Officers; Representatives of Constituent Lodges and Past Masters, convened in the Masonic Hall (Oddfellows) at Summerside in the forenoon of Wednesday, June 27th, A. L. 5917, for the purpose of holding the Forty-second, Annual Communication. The opening and preliminaries .were as ~sual ,and after these the Grand Master delivered th€ 'ANNUAl, ADDRESS,

which covers fourteen pages and abounds in good things. only' quote briefly from his tine paragraphs:

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ing a word of cheer and comfort to the brother who has grown weary and discouraged, and we can never tabulate the value of these ministrations. Your Grand Master sent a special word of greeting to every brother who is serving King and country either at home or overseas, as well as each Grand Lodge officer, Master and Past Master in this juriSdiction, and hopes that these messages have brought cheer and encouragement. In these unparalleled days of stress with a pall of ~ar hanging over the world, liberty assailed, and famine threatening many nations, it is the urgent and sacred duty of everyone' to do his full share.. ' If ever there was a time in the world's history when plain living and high thinking should be the universal rule, this is the time. We have been prodigal of time and means, and it now becomes our duty to render our best service to our country in this the time of her greatest need. In these days,· large with opportumty, let it be ever·ything to each of us what we do and how we do it, and be ever found in the path of duty, regardless of reward and applause, and always as in the sight of Him who gave the strength and opportunity to. do .our part. Let us dedicate our lives, our talents, our means, everything we are, everything we have, in this great struggle for world freedom. We welcome the entrance of the United States into this great struggle, and a new element of union and strength has come into the cordial relationships that have existed for one hundred years between Great Britain, Canada and the United States. For a century the only rivalry we knew was in business; the only contention indulged in was one of love and good work. We speak the same language, hold the same faith, are the heirs of the same past, and cherish the same high ideals, and now that the great Republic which occupies with us this North American continent is our mighty ally in this struggle against Prussian arrogance, aggression and ambition, our brotherhood will develop into a yet stronger one in which blood will be shed in defense of . freedom and in punishing a ruthless enemy who holds life and honor so cheap, and as the flags of the two nations are placed· side by side in the mighty struggle, may they ever float. side by side over free, enlightened, and God-fearing people, and forever in defense of liberty and righteousness. Evidently the Anglo-Saxon race 'have found once more a common ground in the defense of liberty.

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We can never fully realize what a wonderful power for good the Craft wields as they endeavor to faithfully discharge their duty to their God, their neighbor and themselves, and practice in the world at large the admirable tenets and principles of our order. For their light permeates and illuminates the home and all its adherents, and indeed brings into every community the influence of its high ideals. Throughout the world its sacred light .shines forth from thousands of altars, and the bright, effulge'nt rays of truth· eternal bring hope, comfort and happiness to all within its circle: for it embraces within its ranks good men and tt'ue of every sect, . and class, and creed. The· world today is distracted by - strife, contention, selflshness and brutality, and a large part of the human family 'is waging a ruthless war of death and destruction, and the principles we teach are the only influence that can save and redeem

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the world; and their beau ty and potency will yet be acknowledged by all mankind. ~

The Grand Master reports a most worthy contribution to. the Protestant Orphanage of Prince Edward Island, also several dedications of lodge halls, and follows with a well-worded report on the fraternal dead. He grants fifteen s~ecial dispensations, five of them "to attend divi~e services", in regalia, of course-to which we would mildly protest. All Masons should attend divine service, but to use the House of' God and the Sabbath day to' advertise our Order seems ·to us unworthy. However-:." . AN INTERESTING INCIDENT.

On April 3rd, in company with Past, Grand 'Master WBliam Stewart and a large number of the members of King Hiram and Mt. Lebanon lodges, we paid a friendly··visit·,to Bro. H.'Green· on the occasion of his hundredth' anniversarY,and we found our· aged and respected brother in good, healt~, ·and ·temarka'bly bright· for' a man of his great age:. -He' is the oldest member' of King Hiram Lodge No.3, A. F. & A. 1M.; and is the last of the old generation of veterans who worked in the interests of the Craft ··in·· the "early days of Masonry in this Province, and on the occasion we secured a photo of our brother which I would recommend' be inserted 'in the next issue of our Grand Lodge Report., In 1858 he was' Sec'retary of his lodge. :"", ". ,J' ~:

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cation in the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec, on the 13th day of, February, A. D. 1918, A. L. 5918, at the Masonic TempIe, Dorchester street, with good attendance, sixty-three lodges being represented, with some thirty Grand Repre~en,tatives present. The Grand Lodge was opened in, d~e form, ,th,e ~ule~ ~.ere read, the minutes of last session approved without readjng, various telegrams, etc., were read, and the Grand Master presented his ANNUAL ADDRESS,

which with a thoughtful and reverent beginning c~mtinues through. some 39 pages to recount the various incidents of the administration. We quote briefly: To the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of Quebec: Under Divine J?rovidence .we have been permitted ,to' meet again in annual session for the fo.rty-eighth time, to take coun'sel. together and legislate ,for, the promotion of the best int~rests of' our Order in this Province, and I extend to all:a most sincere welcome; to those who for many years have faithfully attended our sessions, as well as those who for, the first tim~ ar~. called upon' to assist in our deli berations. . Let ~s first, however, humbly express our gratitude to Him who has during the past year 'Of, increas~d anxiety and sorrow. to our nation and Empire been 'our dependence, and whose "everlasting arms" have supported and comforted us through all our trIals and deferred hopes-hopes which, we pray, will in greater measure be fulfilled ere anot~er year, has passed ,away. Ever building on that sure and certain foundation, we may confidently renew our lahors and ask that wisdom may be 'given us to build the Masonic edifice in our care that its glory may be undimmed and that it may goo on to greater heights and higher purposes.

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The Grand Master thus, discusses the entrance of America into the war: ,Ve were prone to c0.ndemn our kins~en for what s~emed unwarrantable delay in repelling the inhuman deedS of a 'reckless and diabolical' f~e,but the, wise statesman presiding over: the destinies of over. one hundred million people, trod cautiously the perilous path, and exerted every' effort to avert participation in this . ruthless warfare until he and his advisers were fully convinced that his nation's self-preservation, and the preservation of those principles which are the life-giving, blood of all the free peoples of t he world, were i~ extreme jeopardy, following Which conviction th~y ranged themselves with all their might on the side ,of' those who for nearJy three years had been carrying on the fight for freedoJ:l1' and 'honor. . We, of the' Masonic tie, long knew by ""ord of

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mo~th and written page that the sympathies ana longings of our

I,rethren in the south were with us in our de'termination to 'slay the beast which had reared its defiant head; indeed, there can hardly be any doubt diat from' the moment that great Armada s<ti1ed from our shores in the autumn days of 1914 across the ocean to fight on foreign soil 'for those principles Masons hold" most dear, that epochal event not 'only affected our 'own land,but afiected th'e whole continent of Ameri:ca, and made it inevitable that,' sooner or later 'our neighbors' would respond' to' th-e call of the, blood and to the call of liberty, and today we,' Masons of Quebec, welcome our h..nsmen as' brother's in arms, who thereby have linked , t.o~ether' at iist the English-speaking nations of the world in, a , common cause, and may this union promote a speedy and victorious peac~ and contitlUe 'for' the benefit not only of our own peoples, bu t of the whole world. '

He pays a wor'thy tribute to ,the J?,onored dea~, especially noting' the demise of the Duchess of Cannaught and that of the 'lamented Grand Secretary, Will H. Whyte. He reports various minor dispensations, many visitations and' appointmen,t of Grand Representatives, besides calli~g' attention to the danger of life memberships when too easily attained. 'He touches the question of relief institutions-meaning Maâ&#x20AC;˘ sonic Homes-very lightly; evidently not having made up his mind or not being willing to give his conclusion on that subject. The acting Grand Secretary reports that "forty-nine (49) lodges made a net increase to their membership during the year' of 412; while ten (10) show a decrease of 39, and seven (7) no, change in membership. Two (2) lodges had no initiations." The Grand Treasurer reports, the. ~sets ,of the Grand Lodge at $107,040.00, including Gene';~iJ;-~rii(B'~nev~l~nt Funds. GRAND CHAPI,.UN's

ADDRESS.

The Qrand ChaplaiIi deiivered a most .w'orthy aRd interesting address, fr,om wh~ch we would gladly quote but for t.he limitations' on our'space. ,' The Co~n'tittee ,on Grand Master's .Addres's, referring to Masonic' relief and physica.l' qualifications, 'hin'ÂŁ, very st~ongly that with the return of maimed and crippled veterans 'from the war it inay be'nec~ssari' to, mitigate the strictness or' ru'les as to physical qmtlificati'o'ns, which'is at least ~orthy of' serious consideration.

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. in his splendid introduction, but at other points. are' always ,worthy. We quote one:

His selections

MASONIC HOMES.

Grand Master Moore,' of Oregon, furnishes a number of interesting details concerning the l\rarious Masonic Homes in the United States, from statistics compiled by' the GrandL6dge of Nebraska. These show that twenty-eight Grand Jurisdictions maintain thirty,. eight Homes, show a total investment on them of $7,176,246 and endowment funds amounting to $2,997,192, the annual revenue of which funds at 5 percent would be路 over half a million dollars, or路 about $113 per head for each of, the 2,173 old people and ,2,247 路children cared for in the Homes, exclusive of the expenditure.for maintenance amounting to $971,249, or an additional $220 per. head in round numbers. As a matter of fact, the individual expense varies according to conditions from $180 in one Jurisdiction to $500 fn another, the average being $333. Everything con'sidered, the general consensus of' opinion appears to be that the Home 'system, is the ideal one for large and' thickly populated communiti~s, in wh-lch ,the number of those to be provided for runs into the hundreds. In Jurisdictions like our own, where the number of those to be wholly or almost wholly provided for by 'the Craft is fortunat~IY very small, it is found that" the' institutional system of rellef is neither the most desirable to the :Fraternity at large 'nor to those to be cared for. :

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QUEENSLAND.. 1917.

1918.

The ~roceedings,of ,the qrand Lodge of 9~eensland came to in the form of~ }le~t pamphlet of sQme 110 pages, containing the record of four Stated Communications, which empodied the .work of the year, it being the thirteenth year of. the Grand 'Lodge. The picture of. the' <)"ra,n:d; Master, James Stod~rt" i~' ,tp.e, .ornate regalia usually' affected, by foreign Jland provinci~l.路 Grand, 'Lodges, introduces the little vol~me. very handsome!y a!1d shows, if appearances do not deceive, that he is a man altogether. worthy of the high position which he occupies. . . .. The chief interest 9f the Annual R~port appears in the record of the Stated Communication of September 11th, 1916, it being the first of the Masonic year.:' Besides the installation of the officers ~s

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of the Grand Lodge, who were, as usual, chosen at the last meeting of the preceding year, held in June, several items of interest are reported. From the address of the Grand Master we quote the following: The year now closed has been an eventful one for our Grand Lodge. Our progress has been fully maintained, and our prestige still further assured. We have upheld the cherished principles of the Craft, for justice, benevolence and charity to its fullest extent, and have responded to all calls made upon us in these direc- . tions. Our patriotic efforts in the titanic struggle for the maintenance of right over might, and justice to all, in which the dear Motherland is engaged, have been augmented. to the full. Our brethren have nobly taken upon themselves (their full s,har'e of honor and responsibility in flying to the colors, our Grand Lodge being represented by over 150 of its members, and those unable to go have been and are nobly aiding those patriotic efforts set forth by the general community. Let us hope and pray that Britain's supreme sacrifice for the world and humanity at large may speedily be crowned with success; that her escutcheon, as brilliant as ever, may shine forth as a beacon light to the whole world, more. especially to those oppressed, who really have none but Britain to look to for relief.. Ever remember that of all the nations of the earth 'Britain stands forth pre-eminently as the.

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OI!' HONOR AND THE PALLADIUM OF FREEDOM.

May peace be speedily restored to the world. May the force~ that make for strife among the nations be so chastened as to be deprived of power to again submerge God's fair earth in blood and shame. May the prophecy of Isaiah soon be realized.1

"And they shall beat their swords into ploughshares And their spears into pruning hooks. Nation shall not lift up the sword against nation, Neither shall they learn war any more."

The Grand Mast垄r reports the formation of four new lodges during the year and also states that路 in the thirteen years of the history of the Grand Lodge some 2,286 have been initiated, passed and raised to the sublime degree' of Master Mason. But hedoe'l not give an intimation of' the number of Masons in the Jurisdiction, nor is this, information to be found elsewhere in the Proceedings. He does state that the Grand Lodge is making substantial progress. The only data of interest given is that the lodges number seventy, which would doubtless indicate a membership of five or six' thousand. This, of course, is mere surmise, There is no 'Masonic Home, but the benevolent and patriotic funds strongly exhibit the fraternal spirit of the brethren.

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We are deeply impressed with the trulY devotional spirit exhibited by the Grand Master in several addresses at the dedieation. of tem'pies and on other occasions. He quotes many pertinent passages of Scripture and generally closes with a prayer, eloquent in form and trulyconsecreated in spirit. We give space for an extract' from a dedication service: We used certain elements in the ceremony,' viz, incense, corn, wine and ·oil..' All these have time-honored and sacred symbolical significance. Incense glows with fervent heat and symbolizes a pure heart, ever responsive to the sacred duties of man to· God and tOI his fellow-creatures-always glowing with gratitude to· the Most High for the' constant blessings vouchsafed to all. _ Corn symbolizes benevolence in its fullest interpretations by deeds' a's well as words and thoughts. Wine teaches kindness and consideration, for those laden with sorrow, for thos'e who. have strayed from the ''Paths of duty, and refreshmerit to all who need it through God's message to 'man: , Oil teaches us to rejoice 'andfully appreciate. God's· mercy and forgiveness, and reminds Us to practice these essential virtues towards our brethren, and, indeed, to all men needing sympathy, consolation and a helping hand in suffering and sorrow. All these may well be summarized in the one word "Service". and that service based upon the teachings of the Craft, which makes it the bounden duty of Freemasons to show their faith in the "All Loving- Father of All" by showing every con.sideration to 6ur fellow· 'creatures-Gad's - children all. As Malachi said: "Have we not all one Father.? Has not one God created us?" Brethren, may the ideals .set forth in the 'Ceremony of Dedication, as witnessed today, be a lasting inspiration to you, may they be your guide. in life; then I am sure. you will always be able to keep the "straight though narrow path", and lay up for yourselves a crown of glory which will ent,itle YOU' to share in the life hereafter and reach that immortality which is our hope and faith.

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RHODE ISLAND. 1917. W"1.L

SCOTT,

1918. A. RICE, G. M. Re-elected. Members, 9,832.

G. M.

HERBF.:RT

PENROSI'; WILLIAMS

Lodges, 37. Gain, 364.

The picture of the Grana. Master, which introduces the volume, is manifestly a deception! No man could by any possibility be as, pleasant and good-natured as the smile would indicate. And his dignity is well indicated by his expanse of forehead, which reaches, or may reach, so far a~ the picture shows, to the back of his neck! From such we naturally expect a great administration. SEMI-ANNUAL CO::,\iMUNICATION.

The Grand Lodge of the Most Ancient and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations was opened in Ample Form in Freemasons Hall, Providence, Monday, November 20, A. L. 5916, at 10 o'clock a. m., the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Wilbur A. Scott, presiding in the East. Several memorials to Past Grand Officers were presented and read. \ The representation at this meeting was 203, as reported by the Committee on Credentials. The Grand Master filled several vacancies in boards and committeeS caused by death. The Committee on Jurisprudence proposed a change in the by-laws of the Grand Lodge by adopting a law in force in the ,Grand Lodge of North Dakota, to wit: "Resolved, No man who is unable to perform every part of thewock in the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry is eligible to receive those degrees; but an applicant, physically defective, who can by artificial means, controlled by ,himself, perform all the requirements of the work, shall be eligible."

This was not accepted by the Grand Lodge, which evidently preferred the existing law, viz: "Resolved, No man who is unable to perform every part of the work in, the three degrees of Symbolic Masonry is eligible to receive' those degrees."

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This question, i. e., physical qualification, is Banquo's Ghost. It can not-seemingly be exorcised.

~egular

AN "UNUSUAL PROCEEDING"!

A Special Grand Communication was held in Anthony, Rhode Island, March 2, 1917, for the purpose of DEDICATING

THJ<:

ALTAR

of Manchester, No. 12, A. F. & A. M. It is stated that the ceremony of consecration was performed "in accordance with the ritual approved by the Grand Lodge". We are glad to give an extract from the address of the GraDd Senior Warden on this occasion: The occasion which ..brings us together this evening is both unusual and appropriate-unusual in that it· is seldom in this jurisdiction, composed as it is of so many old lodges, that the Grand Master is called on to consecrate an altar of Freemasonry-and appropriate because it brings prominently to our attention the most important feature in the furnishings of the lodge. It is not without reason that the Mason holds in highest veneration the altar of our order. Here the novitiate first proclaims to his future brethren his belief in the Great Architect of the Universe. Here, on bended knee, he is made a Mason in due and ancient· form, and here also he finds spread before him the Holy Bible, which he later learns is the Great Light not only of the spiritual, but of the Masonic world.

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The action of the Grand Master in consecrating' this altar tonight should also point out to us a duty which we ourselves should perform. In the Holy Word we read, "Ye are the Temples of the Living· God" (II Cor. vi:16). If, therefore, our bodies are the temples of God, then our hearts are the altars of those temples. May we all, then, "offer up to Him, on the altar of our hearts. a sacrifice of humility and praise, with the fire of fervent charity. From our hearts, too, those altars of incense, may the perfume of our prayer arise for the bestowment of heavenly blessings".

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representatives of thirty-five lodges. troduces his

The Grand Master' thus in-

ANNUAL ADDRESS:

My Brothers: It is my privilege today, a privilege that affords me the keenest personal satisfaction, to extend to you a most cor" dial welcome, to this the One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. May harmony and true fraternity characterize our deliberations, and may the Great Arc:hitect of the Universe direct our thoughts and actions, so that we may build wisely and well for the present and for the future of our 'beloved Society.

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After reciting the names of many who had passed in the unseen, the Grand Master quotes: "Weep not that their toil is over, Weep not that their race is run. God grant we may rest as sweetly, j' When our work, like theirs, is done. 'Till then, we would yield with gladness, Our treasure to Him to keep, And rejoice in the sweet assurance, He giveth His loved ones, sleep."

In his decisions, the Grand Master is liberal in his interpretation of the law as to physical qualifications. All right-so say we. But we can not endorse these: III. I held that a member of a Subordinate Lodge objecting to the passing of a candid~te, as provided for in Article VII, Section 18, of the Constitution, must present with his objection information or charges susceptible of investigation, and that on refusal to do so, the ,objection might properly be ignored. IV. I held that it was improper to permit an officer or member of any other organization (in this case a Commandery), at a funeral conducted by a Lodge, to pronounce any portion of the burial, service' of such other organization, and that the service as laid down in "The Freemasons Burial Office" should be _strictly adhered to. V. I held that it was proper to conduct a Masonic funeral where the body had been cremated, provided the ashes were to be entombed or- interred, but not otherwise.

The address with accompanying papers was rejerred to the Committee on JurisprUdence, but in their report we find no reference to these decisions at all.

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AppenÂ˘ix MASONIC HOME FUND.

The Grand Lodge is raising a fund for the erection and maintenance of a Home and the amount secured up to the present is reported at $10,850.57. The Grand Secretary announces the receipts for tb,e year from all sources as $6,355.31 and the expenditures as being $4,418.19. T~ere is no report on Correspondence.

SAS'KAT'CHEWAN. 1918.

1917. J. H. ANDERSON, G. M. W. E. TATE, G. S. A. S. GERRELL Lodges, '125. r

JAMI';S MCCAULEY, G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 7,618. Gain, 501.

Five Especial Grand Communications were, held during the year-all -for the purpose of consecrating and dedicating new lodges. ELEVEN'fH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Eleventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Saskatche\van was held in the City of Saskatoon commencing at 2 p. m. on Wednesday, June 20th, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917. There w~re present: the Grand Master, M. W. Bro. John Hawkins Anderson, on the Throne, besides other Grand and Past Grand Officers and a constitutional number of delegates from the lodges. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand' Chaplain. In the absence of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor welcomed the Grand Lodge to the city in well-chosen words, to which there was a pleasant response from several brothers. After some further preliminaries the Grand Master delivered the ANNUAL ADDRESS,

from which we excerpt a few paragraphs: Brethren {)f the brand Lodge of Saskatchewan A. F. and A. M.: It affords me sincere pleasure to welcome you to this our eleventh

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tions may result in mutual benefit and that our present session may prove the most successful-as in certain respects it is destined to be the most eventful-in the history of the Craft in this jurisdiction.

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THE TOLL OF WAR.

Our Empire is still engulfed in the toils of a great military cataclysm. Armageddon is yet being waged. Material progress is at a standstill; ruin and devastation more than counteract the effects of increased production. And yet Infini tely more deplorable than material losses is the great sacrifice of human life on thE! altar of liberty and· justice. For,'while industrial and financial depression will no doubt .be succeeded by an era of marked prosperity, yet, alas, bleeding hearts may be assuaged but never healed. The vacant chair, the memory of a cheery voice will bring the pang of grief to many a breast; but there is also the bright side to the picture. Many of our heroes will return to take an honored place In our midst and to renew the associations of former days. The Great War has almost reached the end of the third, and, we trust, the last year of its duration. The future is bright with hope of an early peace which, the Allies demand, shall be based on the eternal principles of justice and liberty. Ours is an abiding faith that a more glorious era of democracy is at hand when the desti.: nies of weaker nations shall be shaped anew, and when the peoples of the world may live together uncursed by the fear of war.

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Canada was never a military country. At the outbreak of hostilities we 'were unprepared for war. With co,mmendable zeal, nevertheless, the tremendous problems pertaining to the mobilization of the country's resources, both human v_nd material, have been fairly satisfactorily solved; yet much remains to be done. The organization of relief. work has not beeu uniformly, nyr, as yet,. most effectively established. The burden of supporting our patriotic funds has fallen largely on those most willing, but perhaps least able, 'to contribute.

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Brethren, there is no time for delay. Peace, we believe, will soon be declared. The problem of providing for worthy Masons is emergent and delay is worse than unmasonic;' it is well nigh' criminal. Let us act 'at once, whole-heartedly and concertedly!

The Grand Master further exhorts to the propriety of Masonic benevolence by calling attention to a pending motion for an assessment of forty cents on' each member of the craft and also suggests a Special Masonic Day on which to emphasize the needs present and to come of our D;1en in the army and those dependent on them.

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FRATERNAL DEAD.

Introducing this part of his address, the Grand Master 路said: It is fitting that we should bow our heads at this time reverence to the Supreme Architect of the Universe and pay a ute of love to the memory of 路those Brethren who during the year have laid aside the working tools of life and entered into

with tribpast rest.

NEW LODGES.

During the year the Grand Master granted dispensations for ,ten new lodges, which would indicate a remarkable degree of prosperity, especially considering'路 the burden of the grea~ war. Eighty-four ' special dispensations were granted. RULINGS.

The Grand Master gave out three decisions-the first and last !n full accord with the laws and usages of the Order-the last unusual, and it was not endorsed by the committee. This was that: Any Grand Lodge Officer, Including the GrandMaster, on entering a lodge shall give the pass grip and pass word of the degree.

This seems to us of little importance, yet we think the committee were wise in declining to endorse it. The Grand Secretary reports that, in all, one' thousand men from the lodges in this jurisdiction have enlisted for the war-a good showing considering that only some seventy-six hundred members are reported. Surely Canada is doing her part. Besides this, the Grand Secretary reports that the General Fund is in good condition and the Benevolent and Special War Funds show a most commendable liberality. The financial statement shows the receipts for General Fund were $12,i37.64-and after all expenditures a balance was left of $4,923.24. NOT

WITH US.

In the report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances we note that cases of trial in a subordina~e lodge are referred to and passed on by the Grand Lodge, even 'Yben there is no appeal or recommendation. This seems to us wholly unnecessary, and that, besides, it invades the prerogative of the- individual lodge.

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This is very brief, covering only 68 pages in reviewing the Proceedings of 56 Grand Lodges. This the Correspondent explains by stating the necessity of a rigid economy in expenses. The report is well written, the selections well chosen, and we congratulate our brother on his good work, but we regret that Missouri does not appear.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 1917. EUSTACE CHAS.

P. GRUNDY, G. M . \

GLOVER, G. 路S. R. J. GLOVER Lodges, 79.. Gain, 145.

CHAS.

1918Re-elected. Re路elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 6,165. I

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of South Australia come to us in the form of a neat little volume, which in its careful arrangement commands our appreciation. . The business is transacted in the half-yearly Communication, which met in this case October 17, 1917, and in the Annual Communication, which was held on Wednesday, April 17th, 1918. The comparatively small size and compactness of this Grand Jurisdiction, with the facilities for transportation enjoyed, enabled this Grand Lodge to transact its business within a few hours. especially as much of it is left in the hands of committees. The Grand Master, in his several addresses, evidences a high order of mind and heart, and manifests a most 'worthy spirit of patrioqsm. We would be glad to quote him at length. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Notwithstanding the small size of the volume, we have a most interesting report covering 79 pages, of which Missouri receives two full pages, which are full of compliment to our Grand Jurisdiction.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA. 1917.

1918. Re-elected. Re-elected,. Members, 6,020.

EUSTACE BEARDON GRUNDY, G. M. CHARLES

R.' J. GLOVElt, Lodges, 78.

Gain, 163. The Half Yearly Communication of the Grand Lodge of South Australia was held in Freemasons Hall, Adelaide, on Wednesday, October 18t~, 1916" w~th ,a ):i;ood r~presentation from constituent lodges. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form and a formal welcome was extended to VV. Scott Young,. Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales. The remarks of the Grand Master were cordial, and the response of Brother Young most felicitous. The Grand Lodge of Queensland was duly recognized. ADDRE:SS OF GRAND

MASTEH.

The address of the. Grand Master was brief; but most worthy, and we are glad to publish an extract: * .

Brcth'ren: No 'great event of signal importance has occurred in the Masonic world during the past six months, but the world outside has been, and still continues, in a state of turmoil and confusion, The great and devastating war has pursued its course of 'bloodshed and destruction. Many thousands of' brave men have made the supreme sacrifice for the l~mpire, and laid down their lives for King, for Country and for the Rig-ht: Many homes are desolate-;-many hearts are full of sorrow, and each day adds to the long list of the .falle~ brave. Unhappily there are no signs of the end, but the prospects of ultimate victory-complete and crushingare far better tonight than they were when we were last assembled in this p:ace. Yet, Brethren, there can be no doubt whatever that no~. is the time when we must put forth 'our utmost strength. Now is the time to' deny ourselves and practice a real economy, and not a false and pretended one, and above all, to exercise a st'ern self-d'iscipline, 'controlling- our passions 'and devoting ourselves to the discharge of th6seduties which fall to our lot to pettorm. So only" Brethren, can we hope to preserve our own character and our dignity. So only can we help the great cause for which we are fighting, and give assistance and sympathy to each other and to those around us, many of whom so urgently need our loving care in these terrible days of trial and distress. The call of Duty, the call of Self-Sacrifice, is ringing in our ears.

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six months hence. Great events may have occurred in the world before then, but, come what may, let it be ours to serve God, honor the King, uphold our noble Order, and do our Duty. ANNUAL COMMVNICATION.·

The Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at the same place, April 18, 1917, was opened in Ample Form with good attendance and the presence of several of the officers <;>f the Grand Lodge of Western Australia, who were cordially welcomed. The M. W. Grand Master was re-elected, and in response delivered an interesting address accepting the honor with thanks and continued by referring to the Bi-Centennial of the Grand Lodge of England. He announced a religious service, but no festivities, as the times did not indicate the propriety of such. The Grand Lodge of the Philippine Islands was duly recognized.. The financial report indicates that the Grand Lodge is· in good material condition. The Building Fund for· the proposed new Grand Lodge haU now approximates forty thousand dollars. l'ORi':lGN

comn:SPONDENCE.

This report, written by the several members of the committee, is in good form, covering 96 pages. Missouri is recognized without cri ticism in a single page.

SOUTH

OAROLINA~ 1918.

1917. R. A.

COOPER,

G. M.

WM. W. WANNAMAKER, G. M.

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

Q. FRANK HART, G.S. JAMES L. MICHIE

Lodges, 287. Gain, .....

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina come to us in the form o"f a neat apd well-arranged volume, not· too bulky, and yet sufficiently so to contain everything necessary to a representation of the work of the year. We regret, however, not to fi·nd an abstract of· statistics, thus making it ~ifficult t~ obtain the exact number of lodges and the membership. A good portrait of the incoming Grand Master serves as frontispiece, and this is followed by a detailed report of two

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Special Communications, both for the purpose of laying corner stones. The One Hundred and Eighty-first Annual Communication 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 11th of December, A. L. 5917. The attendance was good and the Grand' Lodge was also in happyÂˇ form. Various letters and telegrams of regret were read, and after other unimportant items of business the Grand Master presented his

ANNUAL ADDRESS,

which contains nothing of special interest, except as relating to that jurisdiction. Many special dispensations were granted, mostly for the purpose of allowing lodges the privilege of conferring degrees out of time, because of military complications. Many courtesies in the way of conferring degrees for other jurisdictions ~ere rendered and many received.' Two lodges chartered at the last Communication were constituted and six new lodges were created by dispensation. Two corner stone occasions were observed during the year. The Gran~ Master handed down a number of decisions, mostly of unimportant character. Some of these were disapproved by the committee, and some we' would ourself object to, though very mildly. . The financial condition of the Grand Lodge is altogether good, and the Masonry of the state makes an excellent presentation generally.

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

Our good Brother J. L. Michie gives us an excellent review of the Proceedings of 61 Grand Lodges-two. for two years. Brother Michie is always courteous-never unkind, but never hesitates to express 'his opinion with reference to anything which he deems worthy of criticism. He accords to Missouri three of his. excellent pages, in a way most complimentary, and this, notwithstanding the fact that we did not get the Proceedings of South Carolina

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last year, and hence a review of the Proceedings of that great jurisdiction did not appear in our report. Brother Michie quotes approviIigly from. the prayer of the Grand Chaplain, and the admirable address of Grand Master Jesse, besides mentioning the pleasant incident of the contribution of $5,000.00 each from P. G. Ms. A. M. Hough and Jacob Lampert.

SOUTH DAKOTA. 1917.

G. M. GEO. A. PETTIGREW, G. S. JAMES ROAN/<~, I

SAMUEL

BROW N

Lodges, 143.

1918. B. RUGG, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 12,226.

FRED

Gain, 522. The photo of the passing Grand Master, M. W. Bro. Roane, which introduces the volume, gives the impression of a man of l:3trong physique and well-cultivated mind, and the biographical sketch which follows testifies to his worth.路 Following this, the Annual gives the details of the Emergent Communications held at Kadoka, September 26, 1916, to lay corner stone; at White River, September 27, 1916, to constitute lodge; at Sisseton, October 10, 1916, to dedicate, and at its Forty-third Annual Communication held at Hot Springs, June 12-13, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917. FORTY-THIRD

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Ac路 cepted Masons of the State of South Dakota commenced its Forty路 third Annual Communication in the Morris Grand Opera House at Hot Springs on Tuesday, June 12, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, at 2: 3u o'clock p. m., and was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by Rev. E. H. Aberdeen, Grand Chaplain, as follows: 0, Almighty God, Creator and Preserver of all, look with favor upon us, Thy children, now -assembled in Thy Name an'd pre,sence. With Thy wisdom direct us in all our deliberations. Let the light of Thy truth shine upon us, and enable us, in this our generation, to manifest the beauties of Thy Fatherhood, and the tr~'ue brotherpood of men. Puttinli' our trust in Thee to help us to be true patriots. To the President of these United States, and all other~, in authority, grant the wisdom to know, and the strength to do Thy safe from all evil. Guard and guide our sallors. Preserve them from will. Protect our soldiers; support them in battle and keep theQ1

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the dangers of the sea,' and from the rage and violence of the enemy. that so they may be a safeguard to our country. and a pro路tection to all who pass upon the seas in lawful business. As one united nation may we ever be mindful of Thy goodness to us, and glad to do Thy will, that 路through obedience to Thy laws we may show forth, Thy glory among all the nations. And to Thy Holy Name shall be the praise and honor forever. Amen.

A committee was appointed to bear greetings to the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star, thet:! in session in the same city. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Grand Master states that the year has not been marked by any features of special importance, but that general prosperity and a worthy forward movement has marked the labors of the craft. He laments the fraternal dead in. feeling terms. The Grand Master announces the formation of four new iodges, the constituting o'f one, the dedication of one hall and the installation of officers and the laying of corner stone for Masonic Temple at Kadoka. Several decisions are announced by the Grand Master, all of local force and seemingly in accord with Masonic usage. Various dispensations were granted,' most of which were for degrees out of time on the plea of military necessity. The decision that a candidate elected to the degrees and losing a leg before initiation was entitled to receive the degrees is eminently correct, the candidate by the aid of an artificial leg beiIig enabled to meet the requirements of the ritual. The Grand Master could not legitimately have decided otherwise, though some would criticise. Referring to this, the Grand Master says: Landmark Eighteen provides that a candidate for initiation into the rites of Masonry shall be a man, unmutilated, free born, and of mature age. . . . , A literal interpretation' of this Landmark would bar from initiation every man who for any reason had undergone mutilation, whether of the tip of the little finger, of one of the toes, of the lobe of the ear. of a wing of the nose, or even of circumcision. The letter oflthe Landmark, therefore" might work untold injustice.' It is to be:r.emembered, however, that路 this,;Landmark had its origin when Masonry was an operative art, and路'~H. was manifestly for the good of the . Craft that every Mason sh(hrld~ be physically unmutilated; for under ordinary circumstances' mutilation interferes with the, act,ua:! physical work an operative Mason is called upon to dn-or at all events renders that work less efficient.

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This Grand Lodge has no Masonic Home, but maintains a Grand Charity Fund, which is reported as over thirty-two thousand dollars. . The General Fund seems in good condition. Twenty-three Past Grand Masters are now living in Dakota. Of these sixteen were present. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This covers 224 pages and is well written and worthy. Missouri has kindly recognition in three pages, without criticism, unless a remark touching the Correspondent may be so interpreted.

TASMANIA. 1917.

1918.

The, half-yearly report of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, as contained in a pamphlet of 22 pages, contains little except of purely local interest. The number of lodges is given as thirty-one, but there is no report of number of members, and probably they do not exceed two or three thousand. The extreme portions of the territory occupied are widely separated, which makes it difficult and expensive for the members thus situated to attend. The meetings' of the Grand Lodge are held at Hobart, but the difficulty may perhaps be settled by alternating with Launcelot, which represents the other extreme district. A matter of interest was the resignation of the Grand Master, Sir Ellison McCartney, on account of his removal to Western Australia with the probability of election as Grand Master of that Grand J~risdiction. The, Grand Secretary, Bro. John Hamilton, reported a heavy cOI'respondence, especially noting some items of special interest, including th,e deaths of distinguished Masons in the United States. He also reported the reception of a number of Proceedings from the Grand Lodges, but makes no comment thereon and no further reference to the matter appears. M. V{. Brother C. E. Davies was elected Grand Master for the remainder of the year and later re-elected for the next term: He ,partiGipate~ freely in debates on local matters and his address, while occ~pied with matters pertaining almost entirely to that judsdiction, is ""i.se, a~d well written. We quote a paragraph: '~The great 'and; terrible' war that is still waging at the other end of the world, and in 'w~ich we are so closely concerned, calls

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to our mind that amongst those who have already enlisted in the great and noble Cause for which we are contending are about one hundred and fifty members of the Craft in Tasmania. Some of them have answered the last summons-unhappily for 'us-but their names will be added to the scroll oC honor in connection with the glorious deeds with which their death will be associated. 'Our earnest prayer will be that the G. A. O. T. U. will not only watch 'over and protect our remaining Brethren, but all those who are fighting for Liberty and Righteousness.

TENNESSEE. 1917. T. PEELER, G. M. STITH M. CAIN, G. S. M. H. HOLMES

JNO.

Lodges, 456.

1918. M. W. S. C. BROWN, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 30,256. Gain, 998.

The One Hundred and Fourth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee was held in Freemasons Hall, Nash-, ville, Tenn., beginning Wednesday, January 30, 1918. M. W. Jno. T. Peeler, Grand Master, presided and the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, after prayer by the R. W. Grand Chaplain. , After the announcement of the standing committees the law on attendance was read. Im,mediately after opening the Grand Lodge M. W. Bro. M. D. Smallman, P. G. M., on behalf of M. W. Charles Barham, presented to it a, silver-mounted gavel, fashioned out of white oalr timber taken. from a gunboat funk by the cavalry forces of General N. B. Forest in the Tennessee River at Johnsville, in 1862. The wood from which it was made remained under water for fifty-five years, and had from its long immersion been changed from its origin.al color to a beautiful black. The gavel was unanimously accepted by the Grand Lodge by a rising vote. The presf'm~ 'tation was made the more interesting because of the fact that P. G. M. Smallman was a member of Forrest's' command. The address of the Grand Master is a business-like document, filled with information, and of just such a length as to commend itself' to the brethren of such a distinguished body. It indicates that the Grand Master was in labors abundant, and that he wisely used his brethren of the Grand Lodge for special purposes, such as consecrations and dedications, and the constituting of new lodges.

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He reports the laying of four corner stones by proxy, and refers fittingly to the Bi路Centenary of the Grand Lodge of England. He also reports on the. condition and need of the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home and the Home for the Aged Masons of the State, telling of a meeting convened for the purpose of improving the same, which had been held during the year, and also of' a special contribution toward this object of $3,000.00 by the Grand Commandery K. T. of Tennessee. DISPEN SATION S.

4- large number of dispensations were granted, and a路 similar quantity refused, most of these being of routine character and representing the usual work of the Grand Master's office. DECISIONS.

The Grand Master reports 58" decisions, most of which are 'local in application; arid to none of which we see any reason to object. It would seem, however, that a careful study of Masonic law and usage would have precluded the necessity of so many rulings, thus occupying needlessly the time and attention of the Grand Master. GRAND ORIENT.

With reference to our relation to French Masonry, which so forcibly presents itself at the present time, thousands of. American Masons being in practical daily contact with the Masonry of France, the Committee on Jurisprudence prudently sidesteps the matter by referring it to the incoming Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Master, the Grand Wardens and the Committee on Correspondence, 'with the suggestion that under certain conditions the Grand Master may extend fraternal recognition to such French Grand Bodies as may have met the approval of himself and his associates. The committee also offered the following, which with the beforementioned was adopted: "That during the continuance of the present. war it shall be unlawful for any Tennessee lodge to admit an alien enemy to receive the degrees." Careful arrangements were made for the perfection of the Roll of Honor-to include all the members of Tennessee lodges connected with the war service of the United States.

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This report from our good Brother H. A. Chambers ,covers 80 pages, nearly two of which are given to Missouri, with complimentary reference.

TEXAS. , 1918.

1917. FRANK

W. B.

JONES,

PEARSON,

G. M. G. S.

JOHN

R. ARNOLD', G. M.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 71,366.

L. TERRELL Lodges, 893.

JNO.

Gain, 3,042. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Texas appear in a somewhat ponderous volume,Âˇ which. perhaps was to be expected from a state so great and a j~risdiction so strong in membership and influence. It is introduced by a portrait of the passing Grand Master and the record of several special communications presided over by the Grand Master in person. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

In compliance with the provisions of the- Constitution of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Eighty-second Grand Annual Communication was held at the Masonic Temple, in the City of Waco, commencing on Tuesday, the 4th day of December, A. D. 1917, A.â&#x20AC;˘ L. 5917, at 10 o'clock a. m. The attendance' was large, and the opening ceremonies .were elaborate. The prayer of th~ Grand Chaplain was most impressive and is given in full. Several lette!s of regret from absentees were read, and a number of distinguished visitors introduced. ~mong these the Grand Master, John W. Armstrong, and Grand Secretary, John Ed Daviller of Louisiana and the Deputy Grand Mast~r of Iowa, Geo. L. Schoonover. These were received with the Grand Honors and welcomed by the Grand Master in appropriate manner. A fitting response to the address of welcome was made by the Grand Master of Louisiana. PATRIOTIC.

A patriotic resolution was adopted by a "America" was sung.

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The address of the Grand Master is the longest we have ever noted, covering 120 full pages. It is, however, well written throughout and every item noted is worthy of mention, but many cases of discipline, etc., are cited in extenso, which are, generally dismissed in a few words unless in case of appeal. We quote from the opening pages:

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The nations of the world have now begun the fourth year of the world war. America entered this horrible conflict with reluct'ance. The Imperial German government had been guilty of p'ersistent insults and aggressions, had wantonly disregarded American rights on land and sea; and in violation of international law had ruthlessly destroyed American lives and property. Then, in February last, Germany proceeded to use its submarines to sink the vessels of all nations not allied with it. Vessels of every kind, whatever their flag, even hospital ships and 'relief ships to Belgium, without warning and without thought of mercy, were sunk. Non-combatants, men, women, children, the sick, the wounded, the. peaceful and the innocent, were sent to watery graves. ~ This became a challenge to all mankind and a war against all nations. We could not, with honor, longer avoid the conflict, and in April the United States Congress declared that a stat,e of war then existed between this nation and Germany. Our foe for fifty years had prepared for a world conquest, We found ourselves totally unprepared. As a result, the entire nation has been compelled to attempt in weeks what Germany has accomplished in years. Our country has called for men, money, materials, supplies, ammunition, ships and aeroplanes,

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In his report on Necrology he q¥otes: "Take them, 0 Death, and bear away Whatever thou canst call thine own. Thine image stamped upon this clay Doth give thee that, but that alone. Take them, 0 Grave; and Jet them lie Folded upon thy narrow shelves As garments by the 'soul laid by, And precious only to ourselves. Take them, 0 Great Eternity, Our 'little life is but a gust That bends the branches of thy tree And trails its blossoms in the dust."

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Three lodges, duly chartered, were constituted. Three dispen路 'sations for new lodges were granted and one reque~t for dispensation refused. PHYSICAL QUALIFICAJ.'IONS.

The Grand Master granted permission to confer the' degrees in 76 cases of personal defect, many of them seemingly so slight in character as to be negligible-at least so it' would seem to us. The general law that the candidate must~ be able to conform to the requirements of the ritual and a liberal use of common sense on the part of the Master ought to be sufficient in many such cases, unl~ss the law of the Grand Lodge is widely different from the usual. Instance the first case reported: "Loss of half of little finger on left hand!" Many of the cases' reported are of like character and indicate little or no difficulty in confirming, practically, to the requirements of the ritual, or of earning .a livelihood. MINOR

DISPENSATIONS.

Many, very many, of these are reported, among them some twenty-three to lay corner stones. DEMISED LODGES.

Eleven charters were called in during the year, most of them with no special criticism on officers or members, but an account路 of fires destroying property, etc., etc. DECISIONS.

Among, the thirty-five decisions recited by the Grand Master there are only two that were objected to. by the Committee on Jurisprudence: One to the effect that the granting Masonic burial to a' suspended Mason should be left to' the "sound discretion" of the Master. This the committee decided was contrary to law and usage: With t~is we fully agree. In the other case the Grand Master decided that a lodge could not be held in a building over a pool room or dance hall. With him we fully agree, though the committee did not! MASONIC HOMES.

Texas has two of these--one for widows with 43 residents and one for children, which contains 127 boys and 98 girls. Something

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over $200,000 was spent during the year for buildings, improvements and maintenance. That there is a farm in connection somewhat complicates the calculation, but the per capita expense roughly estimated was-as reported-over twenty-one dollars per month for children and that of widows nearly twenty-five. The Homes seem to be in excellent condition and well managed. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Owing to th~ serious illness of Brother Terrell only a partial report, covering 53 pages, is given. Missouri does not appear. In fact, only seventeen Grand Lodges are recognized. We sympathize with our good brother and trust he may renew his strength by another year.

VERMONT. 1918. A. ELLIOTT, G. M. HENRY A. Ross, G. S. drand Correspondent. Members, 14,533.

1917. HENRY H. Ross, G. M. FRANK A. Ross, G. S. CHARLESH. DARLING Lodges, 103:

â&#x20AC;˘ DAVID

Gain, 292. The photo of M. W. Henry H. Ross, who was Grand Master in 1916, now represents the same worthy brother, but in a new relation-that of Grand Secretary, and is followed by a biographical sketch written by our lamented brother, Marsh O. Perkins, who has recently passed into the unseen. Following this we have the report of a Special Grand Communication held for the purpose of laying the corner stone of the Putnahi Memorial Hospital. Most of the Grand Officers were present and the exercises were in good form. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOURTH

A~NUAL

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 13th day of June, A. L. 5917-, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon, with all the Grand -O~icers in - place, besides visitors and lodge representatives. The~.total_.'.legal enrollment was 228. After some preliminary items the Grand Master delivered the

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ANNUAL ADDRESS,

which covers some twenty-three pages and is a sound document. After a worthy introduction and a reference to the Bi:Centennial of the Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Master states that England has ~epudiated all Masons of German descent, which act, he says is strongly criticised in some quarters, but which he, considering all the circumstances, heartily commenqs. In support of his position he quotes from a German' publication as follows: "The Masonry of. Germany alone," writes a German ilewspapcr, "deserves esteem and respect." I "The war," says a German writer, "has taught us that the Ma~ sonry of our country must become exclusively national. It must wear a German dress, and have a German char~cter. It must renounce every connection with the World's Masonry." "The war," says another German journalist, "has destroyed all idea of Masonic Internationalism. International Masonry has become bankrupt. This opinion is g~neral in all German Lodges. Masonic Cosmopolitanism is, th'erefore,路 a fiction. German Freemasonry nas no need of the 'International', which has nothing to offer it." "The so-called English Masonry, which made such a boisterous entrance into the world in 1717, notwithstanding its unimportance, was very different from what we German Masons represent to ourselves as models of virtue.' It was a very narrow---:and very English ~organization which had absolutely no thought of a union of h,umanity. "The great extension ,of the idea to the whole of mankind is the work of International 'Deutschtum'; it is only the German brain and the German heart that can carry the enterprise 'to a successful end, together with the current of the World's Union. Let us be frank; for us Germans, our ideal dream of Internationalism ,has come, to naught. Instead of being figurants we have become actors. In future we shall also continue to practice the model of Masonic virtues, but we shall not carry them out into the vast world. "Latin Masonry ~oes not possess a single sp~rk of the Masonic spirit. Our Masonic idea is truly German, or, in a wider senseGermanic. English Masonry is nothing but vanity and sport; in it there is no trace of our spiritual comprehension. In France, Masonry works in politics, to which it sacrifices the great' part of its activity. International Masonry is dead, and, notwithstanding all efforts to the' contrary, will remain dead. Let us, therefore, be German. Freemasons and work in our own way." And lastly, here is the conclusion arrived at by a brother: "W.e German Freemasons will have nothing more to do with路 international relations and above all we will' have' no' official relations. Long' live German Freemasonry! Down with international fanaticism!. It has deceived the world long enough and now des~rves to be struck down!" Here, as elsewhere, i-t is "Germany above al1'~ ~~ . .

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ber that all German Masons are not fools and that this writer probably represents a small' class. The Grand Master gives extended notice of distinguished dead. He reports the craft in good condition generally, and adds, in effect, that "nearly all lodges are now perfect" practically, in the ritual". \ He issued nineteen ordinary dispensations. He reports a few decisions of local application. AS TO A MASONIC

HOM~.

The Grand Master refers to the Charity Fund and the idea of a possible Home in the future, but he argues at length, and very strongly, as it seems to us, against the contemplation of a Home at present: In Vermont we have few cities. The great majority of Masons own homes or live with relatives or friends with little likelihood of ever becoming shelterless. But if it should' h~ppen that any were absolutely without an abiding place, rents for the homes they have occupied are comparatively low and to pay them would be a slight Illatter for the Grand Lodge. The number of inmates of a Masonic Home here would be small and the cost correspondingly great. At the present time' I know of but three Masons who would be proper claimants for the advantages of. a home and they are better provided for where they are than they could be elsewhere. DOUbtless there are others that would be known if a home existed. But it is improbable that the number wo~ld ever be large unless the COnditions of living are materially changed in' Vermont. But if a Masone home is the ideal way of providing for the needy ones, the matter of increased expense should not deter us.

Such in part is the argument of the Grand Master, touching which the committee' makes no comment, but endorse, his deliverances as to German Mas路onry. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

The Committee on Correspondence presents a paper of twentytwo well-written pages discussing various Masonic items路 and gives ~ several pages of data.

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VICTORIA'. 1917. HON. CHAS. CARTY SALMON,

C. J.

BANOW,

G. M.

G. S.

1918. Re-elected. Re-elected.

The Proceedings of this Grand Lodge are. reported in a neat cloth-bound volume of some 92 pages, largely occupied with reports from various committees. The Craft seems to be in a most prosperous condition, notwithstanding the unusual and trying crisis superinduced by the war. The reports of statistics are so meager that we can not definitely arrive at the number of Masons now on the rolls,. though we find there are some 240 lodges, which would seem to indicate a good, strong membership. The Grand Master congratulates the Grand Lodge upon the substantial growth achieved during the year and also on the fact of their evident regard for quality rather than quantity. He reports the creation of several new lodges and the rejection of applications for others. The tone of the address is most serious and reverent in character and it is, though quite brief, a most worthy document. The untimely death of the Grand Master some months after his re-election cast a gloom over the entire jurisdiction and the lamentation of the fraternity was evidenced by the largely attended LODGE OF SORROW,

which met in the Town Hall at Melbourne, October 3rd, where the ceremonies were elaborate, and many touching tributes were paid to his memory. The principal address was by Rev. A. T. Holden, Past 'Grand Master. We give a brief extract: We 'all have to die. Shall we live again? The question of the persistence of the individual soul after death always possesses an intrinsic interest. No subject has received a greater amount of attention than this one of the' survival of personality after the great change called death. The teaching of Freemasonry is most clear at this point. Personality, so far from being disintegrated, really comes to larger life' after the dissolution of the limiting body. It is well for us that mystery envelops so much of the highest things lest profane hands should touch them, but there are times in the life of an individual, or of a generation, in which a dimly realized truth needs to be newly illumined; in order to produce its due moral and spiritual effect. We require today that the

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gospel of aliCe to come should be taught with vivifying power. We need a truer perspective upon life, even the life that now is, by taking account of our immortal destiny. Is the unseen world real to us? A little more other worldliness would do us good; we should not do our duty less we)) in the seen, because we draw our sanctions of conduct from the unseen. Life gains in value when we think of it in the light of eternity. The gospel of healthyminded ness should gain, not lose, from the faith in a life beyond the grave.

There is no report on Correspondence.

VIRGINIA. 1919.

1918. HENRY KNOX FIELD, CHAS.

JOSEPH

NESBITT,

'V.

G. M.

ERNEST LEE CUNNINGHAM,

G. S.

EGGLI<:STON

Lodges, 328.

G. M.

Re路elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 27,246.

Gain, 1,002. The initial page of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Vir路 ginia presents the facial expression of the Grand Master of the current year,. and the following pages are occupied with the' de路 tails of two Emergent Communications-the first to lay a corner stone and the second to pay funeral honors to the laD}ented Grand -Master HENRY KNOX FIELD,

who was summoned to the presence of the Supreme Grand Master July 31, 1917. His "amiable character and many virtues" had en路 deared him to the Virginia craftsmen, and his untimely death was 'widely mourned. To him Ithe incoming Grand Master pays a tender tribute in his address, quoting the striking lines: "As Hiram slept, t.he widow's son, So doth our Brother take his rest; Life's battles fought, life's duties done, His faults forgot, his work confessed; So let him sleep that dreamless sleep, Our sorrows clustering 'round his head. Be comforted, ye loved who weep, He lives with God. He is not dead."

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ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The One Hundred and Fortieth Grand Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the' Commonwealth of Virginia was begun and held in the Masonic Temple, in the City of Richmond, on TU'esday, the 12th day of February, A. L. 5918, A. D. 1918. The session throughout was Ipleasant and satisfactory in all respects. The address of the Grand Master, covering some 47 pages, is a careful and well-written resume of the ,,,ork and incidents of the Masonic year and met with the general approval of the Grand Lpdge. One new lodge was created,' six corner stones were laid and many special dispensations of only local interest were granted. The Grand Master expresses himself wisely and wittily as to DUTIES OF GRAND MASTER.

Observation covering a' period of about six months has convinced me that the Grand Master of Masons in Virginia should be an expert in mechanics and building operations, be versed in both civil and Masonic law, should be a financier and also a peacemaker, and should be thoroughly equipped to master the prob.lems arising out of the conduct of a home caring for children. He should have ability to make a pretty good speeclt without notice. He should know 'how to refuse' a request and yet so phrase the words denying the request that the Brother whose request is denied 1s con'~ vinced that he is actually being done a favor. He should combine in one man the best qualities of an executive officer of a corporation as well as having his heart responsive' to' sentiment' and filled to overflowing with the true spirit of fraternity. Your present Grand Master is absolutely convinced that he does not measure up to the above requirements, but in the discharge of his various duties. he has learned that the qualities enumerated above are essential, unless he has, as I have had, the hearty co-operation of the Grand Lodge Officets, the District Deputy Grand Masters,the Chairman of the Finance Committee and the entire Property Committee.

As to Military Lodges the Grand Master is somewhat equivocal. He would be willing to -grant a dispensation for such lodge for purely social purposes, with no power to confer degrees, etc., etc., which w,ould, as it seems to us, be a nondescrip sort of lodge. On the whole he agrees with the majority of the Grand Lodges in repudiating the idea of a Military Lodge. The. Grand Master reports a communication from the Grand Orient of 'Fran"ce, asking fraternal relations, etc., etc. He declines to approve or, refuse, but insists that the Grand Lodge take action

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in the matter. This.is done by the adoption of a special report from the Committee on Fore'ign Correspondence, in which our good Brother Eggleston exhibits his usual level-headedness, as follows-in part: Many years ago the Masons of practically all the civilized world found it necessary to withdraw all recognition of French so-called Masonry because of their action in repealing the law requiring a belief in God. Today, as then, whatever men may call an organization, if it is not a Brotherhood of :Man under the Fatherhood of, God, it is not of our household and is not recognizable as Freemasonry. Your committee might go on to quote more and say more, but we of Virginia Masonry do believe in God, we are deists and not atheists, and can not recognize as Freemasons those who do not require a direct and positive belief. in the Mason's God as a fundamental, the first and chief fundamental of any claim as Freemasons. We will not stop to di~cuss the question of their well-known political activities, nor do more than call attention to section 234 of our Digest, which has been our law for more than a century, but in view of the above, and the fact that we, in common With British Grand Lodges, have for years recognized the National Independent Grand Lodge of France, which is of our sort, we recommend, if recommendation be necessarY,that no action be taken. MASONIC HOME.

The report of the Superintendent shows that there are 78 children in the Home-40 girls and 38 boys. The expenditures aggregate some. $30,OOO-possibly m,ore, as the farm products were used in large measure, seemingly without due credit. (Possibly we err in this.) The expense, per capita, would seem to be about $380.00. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

This is in the usual fine style of Brother Eggleston and is, if possible, more .1nteresting than usual. He is especially kind to Missouri, giving us some five and a half pages, with numerous quotations and cordial approval. His kindness to the Correspondent touches us deeply and our heart goes out. to our Virginb Brother in tender appreciation of him and his excellent work.

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,WASHINGTON. 1918.

1917. GEO.

R. MALCOM, G. M.

HORACE RALPH

W. C.

TYLER,

GIW.RGE LAWLER, G.

Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 23,573.

G. S.

MCALLASTER

Lodges, 209. Gain, 875.

SIXTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Sixtieth' Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free' and Accepted. Masons of Washington convened in the City of Seattle on Tuesday, the 12th day of June, A. D. 1917, A. L. 5917, and wa-s called to order by the M. W. Grand, Master at the hour of 10 o'clock a. in." and was opened in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The preliminaries were interesting, consisting of the Flag ceremony, music, address of welcome, with a fitting response by 'R. W. Brother Thomas E. Skaggs, Junior Grand Warden. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

B;ethren: The Sixtieth Annual Communication of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge is at hand. Three score years have passed, and today we find this august body with a membership of, over twenty-two thousand men in every walk of life and holding' positions of importance in this great country of ours. I stand before you today to give an account of my stewardship as your Grand Master. When installed as Grand Master last year I made up my mind to devote aU my time to the duties pertaining to this office. My intentions· were entirely good, but unforeseen contingencies prevented me from doing that which I expected to do-it was a case where the spirit was willing, but theftesh weak. I have been un'<ler my physician's care all this past year. However, I' feel that I have not neglected any of the essential duties brought to my attention. ' I have handled the business of the Grand Lodge through corre-, spondence. I have been unable to visit many lodg-es or to conduct the various ceremonies that· fall to the duties of the Grand Master. However, I have had the able assistance of many of the Grand Officers, who have always responded to my requests and have been very willing to help me.

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a number wisely referred, among the latter one to form a military lodge. The Grand Master carefully considered this r'equest and consulted in his conclusion the action of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota and that of others.. Evidently the idea of military lodges is not popular and few Grand Lodges, so far, have favored it. Dispensations were granted for the creation of four ~ new lodges. The Masonic Temple in Seattle was路 dedicated with imposing ceremonies. Permission was granted to two lodges to establish a jurisdictional boundary between them. Generally this would be fraught with some danger to the interests of the craft. The old and standard idea of half way by air line is the safest, though peculiar circumstances, such as an impassible river or mountain, etc., might indicate -the reverse and justify a speCial arrangement. Four corner stones were laid and six lodges duly constituted. The Grand Master makes two unimportant decisions, both manifestly correct. He recommends, among other things, that it be made a Masonic offense to solicit candidates for the so-called higher degrees in Masonry until after the brother has received the Master degree. The idea is eminently correct, but to enforce the penalty probably difficult. PATRIOTISM.

In that part of his address referring to existing political conditions, the Grand Master quotes the "pledge of allegiance" adopted by the Grand Lodge of New York, to wit: PLEDGE OF ALLIWIANCE.

Whereas, The United States of America, in harmol1Y with the ancient principles of freedom and justice upon which its government is founded, and in support of the liberties of all peoples, and the right of all nations, however small, to govern themselves free from the aggression of more powerful states, has entered the great war now convulsing the world, has drawn the sword in defense of democracy against an autocracy threatening those principles of selfgovernment for which our forefathers fought and died, and has declared its intention to carry the struggle toa victorious conclusion, uninfluenced by mercenary motives or ambition for territorial aggrandisement; therefore, be it Resolved, That we, the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York, in annual communication assembled, pledge the government of the United States our unswerving

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support and to our country our best efforts. our fortunes and our lives, to the end that victory may crown our arms and that "government of the people, by the people and for the people" shall not perish from the earth.

This. action on the part of New York, by the by, might have been prompted by an incident occurring in that Grand Lodge last year; which met with criticism-strongly in some quarters. MASONIC

HOME.

This received careful attention and seems in good condition. There are 36 inmates, including children,with 10 officers and employes. The expenses for maintenance, $10,451.92,. which would indicate a per capita cost of nearly $300. Further expenditures, however: for new building, repairs, etc., bring up the aggregate to $39,692.56; $14,500 was estimated for the ensuing year. A farm is cultivated in connection with the Home. Whether a real advantage or an added complication with little benefit is n:ot clear in this, or, generally, in any such case. FOREIGN (:ORRESPO;\,DENCE.

Our good Brother McAllaster writes an excellent report, covering some 85 pages. That he mildly criticises Missouri and the Correspondent does not lessen its 'value in our estimate. His .objection to our Grand Lodge is stated as follows: A Lodge in Missouri .may not mind its own business without permission of the Grand Master. Of course, that is not the way they. say it, but that is the effect. They legislated: "A Lodge shall not be permitted to contract debts for any purpose or to engage in enterprises for building' halls without the ,consent and approval of the Grand Master. Lodges obtaining permission to contract debts shall at once notify the Grand Secretary of the amount of debt, securit~' given and wh~n debt matures. When any debt contracted as herein provided shall have been paid, the Lodge shall notify the Grand Secretary of such payment. A record of such debts shall be kept in the office of the Grand Secretary." . We look in vain for a statement that whEm the debt matures and the Lodge is unable to pay, the Grand Lodge will do so.

He indulges in a "smile" at the expense of the Correspondent , for a supposed weakness, or mistake, which is not so clearly stated as to be understood-by us. However, if our. good Brother only knew a small part of our weakness and a few of our many errors he would not only "smile", but enlarge that "smile" into a broad grin. We accept the reproof without response.

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WEST VIRGINIA. 1917. CHAS.

E. CARRIGAN, G. M.

1918. S. ANGEL, G. M. Re-electeq.. Grand Correspondent. Members, 20,711.

CRAS.

M. COLLINS, G. S. G. W. ATKINSON Lodges, 151. Gain, 1,012.

JOHN

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of West Virginia come to us in the form of a handsome volume of 555 pages-well arranged, and altogetper creditable throughout. It is introduced by a handsome portrait of G. M. Chas. S. Angel, and further by the detailed report of a number of special Communications for the purpose of laying corner stones, dedicating, etc. ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

This was held in the City of Parkersburg, commencing Noven:ber 14th, 1917, with a large attendance. The 'opening ceremonies were as usual, including the formal reception of Grand Representatives. ANNUAL

ADDRESS.

This is well written' and worthy, as indicated ~Y the selection we present herewith: It is a pleasant duty to report that during the year just coming to a close, peace,' harmony and prosperity have prevailed in every section of this Grand Jurisdiction. When the final returns have been made known, you will agree that most of the subordinate lodges have been too busy to do anything but work. It is encouraging to know that 'with all our prosperity, yet the standard has not been lowered, and the ideals that have given Freemasonry a distinctive place in the fraternal world are being treasured and maintained. At the end of each official MasonIc year there comes to each of us a pall of sadness on account of the absence of some well remembered face, the impressive silence of a familiar voice, and the potent lesson to be learned from a serious reflection upon the lives of those whose smile will never greet us more. To pay tribute to the dead is useless, except that it is effective in doing good to the living. Hence it is right and proper to pause in our labors to scatter a few words of praise. in remembrance of those with whom we have labored, and thus inscribe upon the' pages of the record of this Grand路 Lodge a lasting evidence of our love and affection. You

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will. therefore. stand while we recall the names of our honored dead of this and sister Grand Jurisdictions.

It, however, contains nothing of more than local interest. Many dispensations were granted for minor purposes, and some refused. In this latter case we almost invariably say Amen! Especially to those requesting permission to attend religious services in uniform. DECISIONS.

A number of decisions were rendered, to none of which we object, unless it be to that claiming three years' jurisdiction over a rejected candidate, to which claim we have many times presented our protest as being really unjust in its application. The Grand Master grows eloquent in his discussion of the dark war cloud which now hangs over our land and over the world, and we would be glad to quote in extenso did our space permit. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

This report includes a judicious review of the Proceedings of 68 Grand Lodges, of which Missouri is most kindly mentioned in three and a half pages. He especially compliments the Grand Master in his decision, No. 20, touching the application of the Catholic for the degrees. Our good brother says' that this "is one of the best, clearest cut constructions I ever read on that particular subject." He regrets that West Virginia does not appear in our report, which we likewise regret. But our. explanation is that we did not receive a copy of the Proceedings of West Virginia.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA. 1916. C. O. L. RILEY, G. M. J. D.STEVENSON, G. S. Also Foreign Correspondent. Lodges, 90. Gain, 23.

1917. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 4,131.

The business of this Grand Lodge is attended to in Quarterly Communications. The first was held July 27th at Kalgoorlie; the second at Perth, October 26th; the third at Perth, January 25th,

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1917, and the fourth, which was the Annual Communication, at Perth, April 26th, 1917. The first Quarterly Communication was chiefly distinguished by the address of the Grand' Master, which, as 'was to be expected, after detailing the work of the year, adverted to the war and its results. In this connection he joined with the Grand Master of the Scottish District in unveiling the ROLL OF HONOR,

showing the names of those in the army of the Allies. Among other things he said, speaking of the demands of the time: It is not possible for everyone to go. Some can not go on account of age, some infirm; some can not go because they are not allowed to go, and some want to have a medal to show that they are medically unfit. Now here we are this evening, and we all meet brethren of various nationalities gathering together here on the gold fields to do honor to the men who have gone. Now, a man can not do more than go and fight for his country, a-nd although it is my business and pleasure to speak as a rule on behalf of peace, still I can not help remembering that peace may be purchased by cowardice, peace may be purchased at the expense of other people. peace may be purchased because we are too lazy to defend the right, and I thank God that our race has risen loyally to the greatness of the opportunity, to the magnificence of the demand to fight for honor; fight for the weak, fight for our blood, fight for our own homes and qlOse who love, and when the call came our men trooped earnestly and quickly to the banner. There was a goodly number from this district-their names are on the roll of honor, their names will remain on the roll of honor. and their names will remain enshrined on the hearts of those Who know and love them for all time. Many will say that name is the name of my father, my brother, my uncle or my ancestor. and in the years that are to come the descendants of men will feel a thrill of pride when they see that roll of honor to know that some of their forbears are there, and they in that generation did what was right and true and noble.

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In the second Quarterly Communication the Report on Finance Is presented, showing the healthy condition of the Grand Lodge in that respect and that its benevolences are not stint'ed. From the third, which reports little of special interest, we exeerpt a worthy paragraph or two from the address of the Deputy Grand Master:

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ers, and to stimulate each other to the practice of benevolence and morality. We have, at times, been accused of "the inculcation of bare morality". Freemasonry does what it can fitly and honestly; it accepts the V. S. L. as the one true teaching of moral duty and personal responsibility, and it recommends all its members to .regulate their words and actions by the Divine Precepts it cpntains. In Masonic teaching there is none other, from first to last,in every warning, il) every injunction, than what is set down clearly in Holy Writ. We are commanded not only to love our Brethren, but also to love our neighbor; stretch forth the hand of relief to him if he be in necessity; if he be in danger, run to his assistance; tell him the truth if he be deceived, and comfort, him if he be unjustly reproached or neglected. Freemasonry upholds the right of every man to think, speak and act for himself on those subjects which we hold to be the personal attributes of each individual.

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this toleration, which is the charm of our Society, and which enables men of every religion to honor T. G. A. O. T. U. after his own fashion side by side in the same room. 'l'his it is which,we trust, will gradually rub off the sharp corners of humanity and assist in making of the world one great family. CHARITIES.

, There is no Masonic Home, but a splendid system' of giving aid to the needy. We' give an extract from the report at the Annual Communication: / From the foregoing list it will be seen that the Fund is contributing to the support of forty-two orphan children, two 'aged brethren and one aged widow of a Freemason, requiring au expenditure of £534 per annum. The interest earned by the· Fund since its inauguration eleven years ago amounts to £2,151 lOs.· Id., while the amount actually paid away is £1,968 Is. 8d., still leaving a balance to the credit of interest account of £183 8s. 5d. The capital has now reached the magnificent sqm of £10,585 4s, 4d. Of this sum £1,116 is uninvested, but steps have' been taken to place £1,000 in firstclass security. FOREIGN CORRESPONDl':NCE.

,Brother Stevenson shows himself a master workman in' the preparation of this· report. His selections are wise and his comments judicious and kind. We regret that Missouri does not appear.

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WIS,CONSIN. 1918.

1917. CYRUS S. STOCKWELL,

G. M.

G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Me~bers, 33,299.

WILLARD S. GRISWOLD,

WM. W. PERRY, G. S. ALDRO JENKS

Lodges, 277. Gain, 1,433.

SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Seventy-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Wisconsin was opened in Ample Form in the Scottish Rite Cathedral, corner of Van Buren and Oneida streets, in the City of Milwaukee, at the hour of two o'clock p. m., on Tuesday, June 12, 1917, with the Grand Officers all in place and a legal representation from constituent lodges. The Grand C~aplain, Rev. Philip H. Linley, led the prayer. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS

is really a model of neatness in its splendid sentiment and wellarranged statement of tpe transactions of the year. Moreover, it is concise--only covering some thirteen pages, and is thus refreshingly different from many which are wearisome in length and in prosiness of detail. We quote with pleasure a few paragraphs: "\Ve have not all reassembled. We note that at each recurring annual session some are missing who have formerly been with us and of us in former sessions.

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To those of us who have passed life's meridian it is a striking reminder that the time is ever drawing nearer when the working tool of the Craft shall fall from our nerveless grasp and we, too, shall be numbered among those that were. We are comforted by the thought that there are those coming after us who will take up the burdens that we are to lay down. The Masonic institution will live. Men are but creatures of a day, but the great and fundamental principles of our time-honored institution are as eternal as the hills.

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We .meet today under the shadow of the great world war, a struggle for which history furnishes no parallel, neither in the vast number under arms, nor the ruthlessness with which it is being waged. Europe, the accredited center of the' world's civilization, is aflame with the spirit of hate and destruction. Three of its weaker nations have been practically exterminated. The fairest part of

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France has been made a desert. Uncounted millions of the flower of European manhood have been slain and other millions have been maimed and crushed.

,Into this, seething, boiling maelstrom our own country has been forced and we are now a part of that titanic struggle. It is now too late for discussing the causes which drew us into the war. The time has come for action, not criticism. Our country needs the support of every citizen, and we, as members of this great fraternity, should not fail to come to its assistance with all our resources, moral, flnancial and physical. . Let us forget that we are partisans of any party. In fact, forget that we have a political creed, and remember only this, that the allegiance which we owe to our country is second only to that which we owe to our God, and that the eyes of the world are upon, us. Brethren, this is not taking Masonry into politics, nor bringing politics into Masonry, but we, as Americans, whether our ancestors catr\e over in the Mayflower, or. whether we came through Castle Garden yesterday, should have this thought ever uppermost in our minds. We are American Citizens.

The Grand Master pays the' usual tribute to the dead. He refers to the fact that the Grand Lodge has committed itself to the erecting and maintaining a Masonic Home and thinks the committee will, in their report, open the way fOor this good work. ' He reports a number of decisions, all of which seem to be in accord with the spirit of our'law. He reports ninety special dispensations, to only one of which we attach an interrogation mark. It is to the effect that he granted permission to elect and install as Master a brother who had not served as Warden. Circumstances, however, might fully justify such course. CRI!:ATING AND CONSTITUTING.

Three new lodges were constituted-two by the Grand Master and one by proxy. And one lodge was created by dispensation. SPECIAL

GRAND

COMMUNICATIONS.

Eleven are reported, seven for the purpose of laying corner stones and four fordedicatin,g Masonic temples. Forty-five per cent of the lodges own their halls. . " Several have contracted heavy debts in building temples beyond their means and this has brought about unhappy dissensions in some cases.'

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY.

From this it appears that 313 lodges have been chartered since the formation of the. Grand Lodge in 1843.. Thirty-six have been discontinued and three are now under路 dispensation. Four hundred ~nd seventy-three have died during the year. Dues received account General Fund : .. $17,844.60 Dues received account Charity Fund.................... 3,329.90 Dues received account Masonic Home.路.................. 16,650.50 ,Total dues received, 1916 Pay tbn estimated at

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$37,825.00 5,047.00

MASONIC HOME.

This is yet in its infancy. Only eight-four men and four women-are inmates ~t present. One died and two were removed to hospital on account of physical or mental conditions. The entire assets of the Home are reported at some $75,338.00. Receipts for past year, $15,554, and expenditures for all purposes, $14,396.90. Of course, this divided. among eight inmates would show that each cost the Grand Lodge nearly $1,800..:.-but the con路 duct of the farm and various matters of preparation are to be taken into the account. But a Masonic Home is costly! FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

Brother Aldro Jenks, as is customary with him, gives an excellent report, covering 161 pages, of which two. and a half are accqrded to Missouri. We regret not to have received the Proceedings of Wisconsin in time to give review.

WYOMING. 1918.

1917. JOSEPH

G. M. M. LOWNDES, G. S.

HERBERT

KING,

Also Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 34. Gain, 183.

BLAKE KENNEDY,

G. M.

Re-elected. Members, 3,701.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of' Wyoming came to us in a well-arranged volume, which is路 very gracefully introduced by

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a portrait of the Grand Master, who wears his hair thin on the top of his head, not on account of age, but because of the climate of his jurisdiction, which is sometimes quite warm in summer. His smile is "childlik,e" and bland, indicating his appreciation of the high p'osition he occupies. Withal, he is a fine-looking man. Three Special Communications were held during the yeareach for the purpose of laying a corner stone. FORTY-THIRD. ANNUAL

COMMUNICATION.

The Forty-third Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Wyoming was held in the Masonic Temple at Cheyenne, Wyoming, September 12th and 13th, 1917, with the Grand Officers and a quorum of Grand Lodge members present. The ceremonies were introduced, after observance of the Ample Form and prayer by the Grand Chaplain, with the introduction of the Stars and Stripes, which after due honors was placed in the Grand East. An interesting address of welcome was delivered on behalf of the Masons of the city, which met with fitting response. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS

is a fine business paper, covering thirty-three pages and abounding in that high Masonic sentiment which is natural to the fraternity of our country, and likewise full of patriotic spirit. We quote briefly:

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country is throbbing with the anxieties and sorrows of an impending' war. The nation is looking with anxious forebodings toward the sacrifice which is coming closer and closer to the hearts of all our people. There is not a Masonic lodge in our land where the call to the colors has not already met with willing and wholesouled response. ' OUT

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In this national crisis, the Masonic Order has a serious and extremely important duty to perform. Almost everythi,ng depends on the individual member, whether the Order will realize the sense of its responsibility or nO,t. We should be actively engaged in the Red Cross work in every town and city in this jurisdiction. In every community our Order should be represented in the public organizations for national relief work. It is a time when we should make every effort to co-operate in the common cause of Our Country. To attempt to say anything as a justification of this war seems almost unnecessary. If there are still those who feel that there is no just reason for this war, and that there is no place for the dis-

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cussion of it in our Order, or that the government of these United States is all wrong in appealing to us for our loyal support in this great crisis, then I would suggest that they withdraw from the country and cast in their \lot with those who are trying to overthrow our government, that they may be justified in their position and choice. We are either for the Flag or against it. We are now about to accept the gauge of battle with this natural foe to liberty, and if necessary, so the world may be made safe for democracy, spend the whole force of the nation to check and nullify its. pretensions and its powers.

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. Following a tender reference to the fraternal dead, the Grand Master said: .May God in His mercy and loving kindness deal gently wltn those who are left to mourn the loss of this beloved brother, and while no words of ours could in any measure lessen the weight of sorrow, we can feel that there is great comfort in the firm faith we have in the All Father, in that He knoweth what is best. "As Hiram slept, the widow's son, So doth our Brother take his rest; Life's battles fought, life's duties done, His faults forgot, his work confessed: So let him sleep that dreamless sleep, Our sorrows clustering 'round his head. Ber'comforted, ye loved who weep, He lives with God. He is not dead."

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DECISIONS.

Several were handed down, all of which seem in accordance with the laws and \ usages 'of Masonry as generally recognized. The Grand Master reports many official· visits at length. In response to an inquiry as to the propriety of having the National Flag in the lodge room, he issued a peremptory order that every lodge should procure and display the flag in the lodge room. He expressed a hope that every lodge would follow the example of one which had by formal action exempted from dues all who 'Yere in the army. He refers to that ancient and unmitigated nuisance-the "chain'letter"-which seems still to go forth in perennial youth in . spite of its condemnation by every sensible man. Strange that such folly should persist.

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FINANCIAL.

The Grand Treasurer reported the General and Masonic Home Funds in good condition. I J FOREIGN

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SUPPLEMENTARY. For the following we are indebted to Brother Raymund Daniel of Georgia, to whom we. return thanks: NOTABLE DECISIONS OF THE YEAR. Below will be found the notable decisions of the year, classified and accredited to the Grand Jurisdiction in which they were given, the year and ~he Grand Mas~er. They are submitted as an appendix to the report on Correspondence in the belief that they can be more conveniently read in this fashion. ADVANCEMENT.

A candidate who declines to kiss the Holy Bible, although willing to conform to other requirements, can not be advanced.-Nova Scotia, 1916, Fraser. Protest against the initi~tion of a candidate after he has received the first section of the first degree can not bar him from the remainder of that degree, but will prevent further advancement for three years from date of its filing.-Texas, 1916, McMillan. A simple objection to advancement without a reason therefor is without effect and should be disregarded. If the Master is in doubt as to the validity of an objection to advancement, he may cause the same to be investigated and submitted to the Lodge for decision.-Vermont, 1916, Ross. A brother having been initiated appears before the lodge for the Fellow Craft degree, after passing the lecture, the same not / being considered by some of the members present as sufficient. A motion is made and seconded that the brother be allowed. to proceed, which is then put by the Master, there being dissenting votes on the proposition. Sho;Uld the candidate be allowed to proceed at that time. Held: Paragraph (m). Section 23 of th~ Grand Lodge Code, states as follows: "which must be satisfactory to the lodge," It occurs to me that if a motion was made and carried by a majority vote, the action of the lodge is determined by such vote; and I think there could be no question about the right of the lodge to proceed to confer the Fellow Craft degree upon the

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brother. I wish to state, however, that it is in my opinion questionable practice to advance candidates who are not proficient in the lectures of the several degrees. The chances are that unless the lecture is thoroughly learned at the time of advancement it will never be learned. No harm can come from asking a candidate to become proficient unless, after due trial, it appears that there is some inability to commit to memory. There are occasionally men who are first-class candidates for Masonic light who have not the capacity for memorization, but who: in every other way, are men. of fine ability. Such are the exception and not the rule.-North Dakota, 1917, Taylor. AFFILIATION.

A lodge can not receive the petition of one made a Mason forty-five years ago,. who has never affiliated with any lodge since then and has entirely forgotten the work he received.-Oklahoma, 1917, Weir. APPLAUSE.

It is improper to applaud or permit applause openly upon the rendering of any part of the work in the lodge. It tends to create jealousy and irritation among the officers and especially with those who have not had educational advantages, but who have nevertheless spent of their energy and are perhaps more sincere and earnest than the more talented brethren.-Canada, 1916, Luke. ASSESSMENT.

A delinquent can not be suspended for the non-payment of special assessments levied by the lodge.-Alberta, 1916, Taylor. The assessment on members of lodges' are forbidden by North Carolina Masonic Digest, 路528. A lodge should provide for its expenses out of the dues imposed on the membership, and not by assessments.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. BLACK BALL.

It is perfectly legitimate for one brother to request another to blackball a candidate for initiation, but the brother to whom the request is made is under no obligation to comply unless the re-

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quest is accompanied by a statement of good and sufficient reasons for doing so. In other words, a brother is under no obligation to ballot as another requests unless in doing so he can intelligently and conscientiously perform his duty to the lodge and to himself.West Virginia, 1916, Hennen. ' CERTIFICATE

OF !nSMISSAL.

An Entered Apprentice, who has been elected for advancement, but who has been stopped by the objections of a brother, is entitled to a dismissal certicate as an Entered Apprentice should the lodge vote affrmatively on his application therefor by a majority vote of the members present, providing that no charges have been filed agafnst him.-Alabama, 1916, Smith. CHARGES.

A conviction of crime by a civil court is a sufficient ~tain on the character of a Mason to require an investigation of the charges by his lodge.-Kentucky, 1916, Adams. A lodge U. D. can not conduct a Masonic trial. ChargE"E of unmasonic conduct ag3:inst a member of a lodge n. D. who stands quasi dimitted must be filed with and disposed of by the lodge from which the brother became quasi dimitted when he signed the petition for a dispensation for the new lodge; except when the charges originate with some ~ther chartered lodge, in which case the lodge above referred to as having jurisdiction could, at its discretion, delegate the disposal of the charges to the complaining lodge.-West Virginia; 1916, Hennan. CHANGE OF NAME.

When a 'Master Mason by legal process changes his name, it is necessary that he also make formal application in writing to his lo'dge to have his name changed and the lodge in turn shall apply to the Grand Lodge for permission to change the name upon their records.-Illinois, 1916,' Wheeler. DIMIT.

A dfmit should be granted only on the written appllcatio!l of the applicant or on the verb'al application of -the appUcant, made in open lodge.-Wisconsin, 1917, Stockwell.

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DONATIONS.

A Masonic lodge in Kansas. has no right to donate any part of its funds to an endowment fund for a cemetery owned by the citY.-Kansas, 1917, Lamb. No subordinate lodge should be permitted to spend lodge funds for public buildings of any nAure, but for Masonic and charit,able purposes only.-Oklahoma, ,1917, Weir. DUES.

No lodge has the right to demand of a brother the production of any -receipt for dues except the one last issued to him.South Dakota, 1917, Roane. ELECTIONS.

A lodge having deadlocked in an election for Master, 25 ballots being ""taken with no avail, it was proper for the lodge to proceed with "the election of other. officers, which 0!11y required a majofity vote, instead of indefinitely balloting on an office that required twothirds to elect.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. ELIGIBILITY.

A bridge foreman, having no fixed' domicile, 'moving from place to place, must first establish' a Masonic residence before he can apply for the degrees.-Nebraska, 1917, Viele. A profane who has never resided in anyone place long enough to come within the statutory time of residence required for a petitioner is not entitled to have his petition for the degrees in Masonry received.-South Dakota, 1917, Roane. A returned so~dier, who has lost 'his left arm at the shoulder and who is supplied with an artificial one so that he can comply with the requirement of the work, is eligible for the degrees.Alberta, 1916, Taylor. A male person, otherwise qualified, can' present his petition and be balloted on before he is 21 years of age; he becomes 21 years age at midnight before his twenty-first birthday; he can be initiated on the evening of his twenty-first birthday.-Indiana, 1916, Tuthill. An applicant for the degrees who is a storekeeper and gauger

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~s eligible to petition a lodge: He is working for the Government and not the distiller.-Kentucky, 1916, Adams. A lodge can not entertain the petition of a person engaged in the manufacture of Weiss beer containing 2 per cent alcohol.-:Missouri, 1916, Jesse. A person' of illegitimate birth, if otherwise qualified, is eligible to the degrees of Freemasonry. The Masonic Order looks to a man's moral character and not his antecedents, and only requires he must be a man' of good character and standing in the community.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. An intending petitioner had lost his thumb just below the first knuckle, but, in the opinion of the Master, was able to give the grips without much trOUble, was held eligible to the degrees under Section 111, page 50, of the Constitution of the Grand Lodge.North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. That an applicant afflicted with any disease which renders him incapable of earning his own livelihood outside the lodge room is disqualified to receive the degrees in this jurisdiction. In the case above named you should return the applicant his petition and fee, make record of same, and that no further proceedings be taken in the case.' Texas, 1916, McM11lan. A petition for initiation into the mysteries of Freemasonry is, in effect, a legal document. The petitioner must, therefore, be of lawful age (21 years) before he can properly execute such a petition.-West Virginia, 1916, Hennen. A person who can conform with the requirements of the Ritual in every detail and whose deformity does not prevent him from honestly earning a living, is qualified to receive the degrees of Masonry regardless of the fact that one leg is three inches sho~ter than the other.-West \Virginia, 1916, Hennen. EMBLEM.

It is inappropriate for any emblem, Masonic or otherwise, to be

placed on the corner stone of any public school edifice.-Arizona, 1916, Bridge. Where a Mason is' expelled or indefinitely suspended, he has no right to wear a Masoni~ emblem. The effect of suspension for a definite time is to de'prive him of all the rights and privileges of Masonry, save the right to petition for a restoration of good standing. Public Laws, 1915, Chapter 252, makes it a misdemeanor for any person who fraudulently or willfully wears'a badge 'or button of any secret organization.-North Carolin.a, 19i6, Andrews.

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FEES.

An applicant who moves to a foreign country 'is not entitleu to a refund of fees while the application is still pending.-ealifornia, 1916, Burnett. . , Ministers of the Gospel must pay the same fee as other appEÂˇ cants, no part of which can be remitted, donated or turned back, directly or indirectly.-Kentucky, 1916, Adams. It is not optional with a lodge nor is it legal to remit fees of a clergyman.-Minnesota, 1917, Pinkham. A candidate who has failed to complete his second and third degrees is not entitled to a return of his initiation fee.-New York, 1917, Penney. FUNERALS.

A lodge can not take part in a military funeral unless there is a distinct understanding that the lodge is to have charge of the ceremonies.-Canada, 1916, Luke: When a Master Mason in good standing in a lodge in a neighboring jurisdiction dies and his lodge requests another lodge to give Masonic burial, the brother is so entitled, despite the fact that he was engaged in the saloon busiJiess at the time of his death. The lodge of which he was a member failed in its duty to prefer charges.-Minnesota, 1917, Pinkham. A lodge can perform ceremonies over the ashes of a cremated brother.-Delaware, 1916, Bacon. HARMONY.

A Master has the right to appoint a committee to investigate a matter of disturbance between two brethren. It is not only within' his power to do so, but he should do everything to promote peace and harmony within the Craft, especially within his own lodge.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. HEALING.

If a lodge adopts amendments to its by-laws, changing its time of meeting, and fails to submit them to the Grand Lodge for approval, all acts and doings of that lodge thereafter are defective, and it is necessary for the lodge and its members to be Masonically healed.-Kentucky, 1916, Adams.

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INSTALLATION.

A Master路 can, with the consent of the Grand Master and the request of the lodge over which he was elected to preside, be installed in a lodge distant from the lodge from which he was elected to preside.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. I

LIQUOR.

It is a violation of the law of the Grand Lodge for a Mason in this state to sign a petition asking for the repeal of the statewide prohibition law and for local option so that saloons may be brought in again.-Arkansas, 1917, Kemper. MILITARY JURISDICTION.

A lodge has jurisdiction over a candidate who is in the miliservice of the United States and stationed within the territorial jurisdiction of the lodge. He does not, however, by his presence in the jurisdiction in such capacity only, acquire a legal residence therein, a~d if he is discharged from the service before initiation in the lodge, the latter loses jurisdiction over him.-New York, 1917, Penney. ~ary

MILITARY LODGES.

Under the present Constitution, neither the Grand Master nor the Grand Lodge has the power to issue a dispensation for the establishment of a Military Lodge in a territory which contains a duly constituted Grand Lodge with which we are in friendly relations.-New York, 1917,. Penney. NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.

A lodge can not remit the dues of a brother suspended for non-payment and reinstate him.-Delaware, 1916, Bacon. A member of a lodge under a foreign jurisdiction who became a charter member of a Canadian' Lodge and was subsequently suspended for non-payment of dues by the foreign lodge, is in good standing in the Canadian Lodge.-Canada, 1916, Luke. A lodge must keep dues remitted by a brother suspended for non-payment, although his petition for restoration was rejected.Missouri, 1916, Jesse.

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A Mason dropped for non-payment of dues by a lodge which has since become dormant can not be reinstated by the lodge . which succeeded to its territorial jurisdiction, but must apply to the Grand Secretary's office in the manner prescribed for members of dormant lodges obtaining dimits and for reinstatemEmt.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. PASTMASTERSHIP.

A Worshipful Master dying in office should be classed as a Past Master after the expiration of the term ,for which· he was elected. Therefore a lodge could with propriety present his wid?w with his Past Master's jewel.-North Carolina, 1916, Andrews. PETITIONS.

The appointment of a committee to whom petitions for membership shall be referred before the petitions are regularly pre· sented to the lodge is void.-New York, 1917,· Penney. POLITICAL DISCUSSION.

An address on "Preparedness" or similar subjects can not be delivered in a Masonic lodge nor political or semi-political discussions be permitted.-Pennsylvania, 1916, Watr'es. RECOGNITION.

No part of a lodge room nor its furniture can be used by the social order by the name of the "Grotto", which is not a· ~a·sonic institution.-Indiana, 1916, Tuthill. .

RELIEF.

A lodge does not have the right to give moral support to the widow of a Mason suing for divorce from her second husband, also a Mason, her claim being on her first husband's account. The question of divorce is for the court and not the lodge.-Texas, 1916, McMillin. /,'< REJECTION.

It is as much the prerogative of the Gran,.d Master to declare a petition rejected as it is to heal irregular(made ,Masons or to

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purge the Order of anyone who may be unlawfully made.-West Virginia, 1916, Hennen. RITUAL.

It is a violation of Masonic law for a lodge in Kansas to per-

mit a member or members of a lodge of another Grand Jurisdiction. to confer any part of itl;; work on a candidate when the work of the other jurisdiction differs in any way from the prescribed work in Kansas.-Kansas, 1917, Lamb. SOCIAL CLUBS.

A lodge can not use the 'word "Masonic" in the name of a social club which can be properly organized by :Masons as individuals. A lodge, as a lodge, has not the authority to form, adopt or sanction any subsidiary organization, because any other organization must not have direct relations, 路executive or otherwise, with a lodge.-Canada, 1916, Luke. USI<; OF LODGE BOOMS.

It is improper to allow religious servic~s in a lodge room, except in cases of temporary emergency.-Mississippi, 1917, Power. It is not desirable for a lodge to occupy a hall that is used for amusement purposes, if it is possible for the lodge to have the use of some other halL-Mississippi, 1917, Power. VOUCHING.

A Master Mason having sat in the New Hampshire S. P. R. S., thirty-second degree, with a brother of that degree, can vouch for him as a Master Mason.-Ruling of New- Hampshire Grand Lodge, reversing contrar'y decision of Grand Master Bales.

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. RECOGNITION OF GRAND LODGES. The following Foreign· Grand Lodges are recognized as regular by the, Grand Lodge of Missouri: Grand Lodge.

Grand Secretary.

Address.

Alberta ........•••... S. G. Taylor Calgary. British Columbia ..... W. A. DeWolf Smith New Westminster. Canada ....•...•..... Wm. M. Logan Hamilton, Onto Chili (at Santiago) Luis de la Barra Santiago. Cuba (Island of) Carlos G. Charles Havana. Denmark .•..•........ Rasmus O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Eclectic Union Philipp Het'tz Frankfort-on-Main.. Egypt .....•........•. Jean D. Panayotti Cairo. P. O. Box 148. .England P. Colville Smith : London. France (National) and Independent Grand G. L. Jo11ois Paris.· Lodge of ~ Germany (National) Wm. Wald Berlin. Ireland ......•.. : H. E. Flavelle, D. G. S Dublin. Manitoba James A. Ovas Winnipeg. Netherlands .......•.. H. P. Van NieweIiburg The Hague. New Brunswick John Twining Hartt St. John. New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Sydney. New Zealand Malcolm Niccol. &\uckland. Norway ...........•.. R. Rosenquist Christiana. Nova Scotia Thomas Mowbray Halifax. Panama City, Panama Jose Oller ,' .....• ' Rep. of Panama. Box 360. Philippine Islands Newton C. Comfort. Manila, Box 990. Porto Rico Jose G. Torres San Juan. Prince Ed ward Island. W. P. DouJI Charlottetown. Quebec Walter C. Hagar Montreal. Queensland Chas. H. Harley Brisbane. Royal York of Prussia.. G. Mitzlaff Berlin. I San Salvador, Cent. San Salvador , Tomas SOley ) Am. ..

Saskatchewan .....•..W. ~. Tate Saxony RUdolph Gottschall.

Regina. Dresden.

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Tasmania Three Globes United Grand Lodge of Victoria

1SS

Grand Secretary.

Address.

David Reid Chas. R. J. Glover Nils Flensburg John Hamilton Erich Meyssner

Edinburgh. Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart. Berlin.

f Charles J. Barrow

Western Australia J. D. Stevenson York Grand Lodge of j Wayne A. White Mexico. F. & A. M.. ~ P. O. Box 1986 Zur Eintracht. Wilhelm Suss Zur Sonne Julius Fiesenig

Melbourne. Perth. t Mexico City.

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Darmstadt. Ba楼reuth.

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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. State.

Name.

Address..

Alabama ' Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa' Kansas Kentucky Louisiana' Maine Maryland

George A. Beauchamp Montgomery. George J. Roskruge Tucson. Fay Hempstead Little Rock. John Whicher San Francisco. Chas. H. Jacobson Denver. George A. Kies Hartford. Harry J. Guthrie .•.......Wilmington. Arvine W. Johnston Washington, D. C. Wilbur P. Webster Jacksonville. Frank F. Baker Macon. George E. Knepper ..· Boise. Isaac Cutter ,. Camp Point. Calvin W. Prather Indianapolis. Newton R. Parvin '. ~ . Cedar Rapids. Albert K. Wilson Topeka. Dave Jackson Louisville. In(). A. Davilla ' New Orleans.. Charles B. Davis Portland. George Cook Baltimore. , j Masonic Temple, Massachusett.s .....•.. Frederick W. Hamilton I Boston.

Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Montana ; Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico

Lou B. Winsor Grand Rapids. John FisheL St. Paul. John R. Parson St. Louis. Frederic Gordon Speed .. Vicksburg. Cornelius Hedges, Jr Helena. Francis E. White Omaha. E. D. Vanderlieth Carson. Harry M. Cheney Coneord. Isaac Cherry '.. Trenton. Alpheus A. Keen AIQuquerQue.

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Name.

Address.

New york Robt. J. Kenworthy New York. North Carolina Wm. W. Willson Raleigh. North Dakota Walter L. Stock\vell : . Fargo. Ohio J. H. BromwelL Cincinnati. Oklahoma Wm. M. Anderson Oklahoma City. Oregon James F .. Robinson Portland. Pennsylvania ~ John A. Perry Philadelphia. Rhode Island S. P. Williams Providence. South Carolina O. Frank Hart Columbia. South Dakota Chas. L. Brockway Sioux Falls. Tennessee 1. Stith M. 9aiil Nashville. Texas ....â&#x20AC;˘........... W. B. Pearson Waco. Utah Freeman A.. McCart.y Salt Lake City. Vermont H. H. Ross Burlington. Virginia Chas. A. Nesbitt Richmond. Washington Horace W. Tyler Tacoma. West Virginia John M. Collins Charleston. Wisconsin Wm. W. Perry Milwaukee. Wyoming J. lVT. Lowndes Lander. Alberta S. G. Taylor Calgary. British Columbia W. A. De Wolf Smith .. , New Westminster. Canada Wm. M. Logan Hamilton, Ont. Chili (at Santiago) Luis de la Barra Santiago. Cuba Carlos G. Charles Havana. Denmark Rasmus O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Eclectic Union Phillip Hertz Frankfort-an-Main. Egypt Jean D. Panayotti Cairo. England P. Colville Smith London. France (National and Independent Grand G. L. Jo11ois Paris. Lodge of) \ Germany (National) Wm. Wald Berlin. Ireland : Henry E. FlavelIe, D.G.S .. DubIin. Manitoba JamesA. Ovas Winnipeg. Netherlands R. P. Van Niewenburg The Hague. New Brunswick John Twining Hartt St. John. New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Sydney.

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New Zealand ........•• Malcolm Niccol. Norway R. Rosenquist Nova Scotia :: .. '!'homas Mowbray

,Auckland. Christiana. Halifax. Panama City, Panama Jose Oller Rep. of Panama. Box 360. Philippine Islands Newton C. Comfort Manila, Box 990. Porto Rico Jose G. Torres San Juan. PriIice Edward Island .. W. P. Doull Charlottetown. Quebec Walter C. Hagar, Acting.Montreal. • Queensland Chas. H. Harley Brisbane.. Royal York of Prussia.. G. Mitzl~ff Berlin. San Salvadol' Tomas Soley San Salvador, C. A Saskatchewan .....•... W. B. Tate Regina. Saxony Rudolph GottschalL Dresden. Scotland David Reid Edinburgh. South Australia Chas. R. J. Glover Adelaide. Sweden ~ .••.. Nils Flensburg Stockholm. Tasmania John Hamilton Hobart. Three Globe.s Erich Meyss~er Berlin. United G. L. of Victoria. Chas. J. Barrow Melbourne. Western Australia J. D. Stevenson Perth. York Grand Lodge of JWayne A White l . Mexico, F. & A. M.. I P. O. Box 1986 f MeXICO City. Zur Eintracht Wilhelm Suss Darmstadt. Zur Sonne Julius Fiesenig Bayreuth.

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. Appendix.

REPRESENTATIVES. Appointed near Other Grand Lodges by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Grand Lodge.

Name.

Alabama H. G. Earnest. Arizona .las. S. Cromb Atkansas M. W. Greeson British Columbia William Astley California Wm. T. Lucas Canada Donald Sutherland Cuba Calixto Fajardo Colorado ..•.........• Frank G. Mirick Connecticut •. .' Leonard J. NickerSon Delaware Chas. H. MaulL District of Columbia Alexander McKenzie Egypt A. C. GarofalIo England Braxton Baker Florida Irving P. Webster Georgia ...•.......... T. F. McFarland Idaho Jonas W. Brown Illinois Geo'rge A. Stadler Indiana Mason J. Niblack Ireland Wm. Hamilton Kansas : Perry M. Hoisington Louisiana : Lee E. Thomas Maine .............•.. Chas. B. Davis MichIgan W. S. Linton Minnesota J. N. Tate Mississippi John Foggo Dixon Manitoba R. P. Crookshank Maryland B. F. Lucas Montana W. M. Montgomery Nebraska Samuel S. Whiting Nevada Herman Davis ..'

Address. Anniston. Clifton. Prescott. Vancouver. Santa l\faria. Princeton. Havana. Pueblo. West Cornwall. Lewes. Washington. Cairo. London. Gainesville. Rossville. Boise. Decatnr. Vincennes. Dublin. Norton. Shreveport. Portland. Saginaw. Faribault. Natchez. Rapid City. Baltimore. Anaconda. Lincoln. Dayton.

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Appendix Grand Lodge.

Name.

[Sept. Address.

New Brunswick John Twining Hartt St. John. New Hampshire Oscar Earle JewelL ....• Warner. New Jersey Chas. C.Scott.. Paterson. New'South Wales .James T. Smiles Sydney. New york E. Walter Moses Dalton. New Z.ealand : Wm. Waring De Castro .. Wellington. North Carolina Walter E. Moore Webster. N?rth Dakota Harry Lord Cando. Nova Scotia Israel Edw. Sanford Halifax. Ohio E. G. Chamberlin Caldwell. Oklahoma Wm. P. Freeman M~Alester. Oregon H. Beckwith Portland. Ph~lippine Islands Amos G. Bellis Manila. Porto Rico Chas. O. Lord San Juan. Prince Edward Island .. C. C. Carlton Souris. Quebec T. A. Howard Aylmer. Queensland Peter Forrest. Brisbane. Rhode Island George H. Holmes Providence. Scotland W. Munro Denholm Glasgow. South Australia James Shakespeare Adelaide. ;' South Carolina Geo. T. Bryan Greenville. South Dakota Thomas H. Brown Sioux Falls. Tasmania Herbert Hays Hobart.. Tennessee Frank E. Bartley W;hite Pine. Texas ...............•Dan S. McMillin Whitewright. Utah Sidney Watson Badeon .. pgden. Vermont Silas H. Danforth St. Albans. Victoria Baron Marks Melbourne. Virginia George W. Wright. Marion. Washington· Louis F. Hart Tacoma. Western Australia A. C. Munro Perth. West Virginia P. P. Lester Fort Gay. Wisconsin Chas. E. George W eyauwega. York Grand Lodge of t Mexico, F. & A. M. Hy. Harrison Greenleaf .. Mexico City.

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REPRESENTATIVES. Appointed by Other Grand Lodges Near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Grand Lodge.

Name.

Address.

Alabama ............• A. M. Hough Jefferson City. Arizona Robert E. Collins St. Louis. Arkansas : James A. Boone Charleston. British Colum hia 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 J. Richard Garstang Chamois. Idaho , Carl A. Swenson Mountain Grove. Illinois Wm. F. Johnson B~onvi1le. Indiana ' John H. Barr Kansas City. Ireland S. W. Hurst. Tipton. Kansas Wm. F. Kuhn Kansas City. Louisiana ' Major J. Lilly ' Moberly. Maine ',' G. A. Goben Kirksville. Manitoba Charles H. Pope St. Louis. Maryland Frank H. W. Krenning .. St. Louis. 'Michigan C. W.Bolster Plattsburg. Minnesota Arch A. .TohnRon Springfield. Mississippi J. Kelly Pool Jefferson City. Montana ............• Wm. A. Hall , St. Louis. Nebraska ehas. F. Vogel. St. Louis. Nevada , Seymour Hoyt. Kansas City. New Brunswick Wm. M. Porteous St. Louis. New' Hampshire , . Alexander M. Dockery Gallatin.

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Name.

[Sept. Address.

New Jersey Jas. W. Boyd.......... St. Joseph. New South Wales Theoph. L. Carns Kansas City. John R. Parson St. Louis. New york New Zealand Martin T. Balsley Joplin. North Carolina Geo. W.Walker Cape Girardeau. North Dakota Dorsey A. Jamison :. St. Louis. Nova Scotia Alexander Pow J. ..•St. Louis. Ohio : Austin L. :McRae Rolla. Oklahoma Wm. E. Hoke St. Louis. Ol,'egon A. R. Timerman St. Joseph. Philippine Islands Anthony,F. Ittner St. Louis. Prince Edward Island.. Ralph L. Wardin Nevada. Quebec C. C. Woods St. Louis. Queensland A. L. Ross Versailles. Rhode Island T. W. Cotton Van Buren. Scotland Andrew J. O'Reilly St. Louis. South Australia John: T. Short. Jefferson City. South Carolina V. O. Saunders St. Louis. South Dakota James B. Wright. Trenton. Tasmania C. C. Bigger .. ! • • • • • • . . • Laclede. Tennessee C. H. Briggs Springfield. Texas C. J. Blackburn Blackburn. Utah A. S. ,Hickerson Ferguson. Vermont Caesar Wollman Jefferson City. Victoria R. R. Kreeger : Kansas City. Virginia : W. S. Allee Olean. Washington V. F. Boor Kansas City. West Virginia Henry W. Wait. Independence. Western Australia Edward Higbee Kirksville. Wisconsin Joseph S. McIntyre '. St. Louis. York Grand Lodge of Wm. T . J amIson . Kansas City. Mexico, F. & A. M.

Appendix

1917. ]

DEATHS. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. l. Peter N. Clapp. Hugo Summa. G. E. Whittlesey. Wm. H. Besch. H. M. Walsh. F. S. Bayless. David Thornham. C. H. Kern. E. A. Loewnau. C. S. Jackson. Jno. Glasstetter, Jr. 2. Henry Ochs. Edwin C. Finck. Ernst RieckeI'. Joseph Kettler. C. J. Koch. 3. S. B. Stannard. H. F. Kespohl. B. D. Jones. H. Brocker. L. B. Gregory. P. B. Gregory. In,O. W. Collier. Geo. J. Loeffler. Edw. H. Brinkmeyer. 5. J. W. Kendrick. B. Brown Asbury. Paul A. Day. J. E. M. Truxell. Jno. M. Wylie. Geo. F. Branson. J. M. Reeves. 6. E. M. Coe. H. D. McEntire. G. W. Balthrope. Hugh Templeton. 7. S. Keen. . R. Harris. A. M. Townsend. J. G. Dollison. 8. David F. Weeks. J esse Taylor Tate. 9. Otto Bauer. H. F. Bartlett. B. V. Chase. A. Christiansen. Jno. W. Weerts. J. B. Grice. A. Holthaus. C. D. Kelly. W.m. Kuhn.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. O. E. Mueller. 11. Rae Browne. 13. B. A. Reeves. 16. Chas. J. Krewson. Lewis Hixson. 17. R. H. Carver. W. A. Fletcher. 18. Jno. E. Best. 19. H. F. Woodson. Ed. T. Wetmore. B. W. Grigsby. 20. H. C. Hyman. B. Diamant. J. L. Goldman. Edw. Herzog. 2l. David Burton. Wm. B. Trower. 22. W. W. Whittington. 23. Chas. S. Hinkle. 24. Geo. R. Davis. Lon Hagood. 25. Louis Dralle. F. H. Krote. H. V. Lashorn. 26. J. H. Bunyard. G. B. Rouner. Jas. Roberts. 28. J. G. Foss. Wm. E. Clifton. B. S. Reynolds. Herbert Tomlinson. Lawrence Hobdy. H. S. Elzea. 29. Wm. Woodard. 30.- J. F. Robinson. V. B. Calhoun. G. E. Heflin. D. B. Clifton. R. H. Williams. 3l. A. C. Browning. G. W. Clardy. J. D. Ford. 32. J. C. Cousins. COlll'ad Stringer. 33. Abraham Beavers. R. W. McCollum. 35. Jos. Shook. John Foster. Moses R. George. 36. Chas. W. Epple. 39. E. K. Drane.

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164 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 40. Jno. C. Diesel. C. F. Bradbury. D. G. Crofton. W. W. Landvogt. M. B. Benas. W. C. Sutter. 41. L. N. Kirkpatrick. F. Bourgeois. 42. C. A. Rector. J. A. Judah. 43. Wendell Straub. D. C. Weatherby. Fred C. Binder. 45. . Peter H. Van Dam. 47. James Waters. R. T. Bond. J. B. Fugate. Wm. F. Mitchell. 48. Z. T. Martin. D. D. Ford. Peter Godfrey. W. E;, Reiley. 49. Geo. H. W. Gillespie. E. S. Fox. 50. H. C. Fleming. 52. Herndon Ely. J. W. Cochran. R. N. Darr. W. S. Darby. H. C. Brown. 53. H. H. Hedges. R. A. Unmessig. 54. H. M. Holcomb. A. H. Schoor. 55. J. E. Connell. 56. C. B. Howard. J. T. Huff. W. F. Quigley. 57. Thos. G. Ballard 58. G. R. Hammatt. W. W. Burch. E. H. Long. 59. Erastus Robinson. 62. J. C. Coffing. W. W. Knoop. J. R. De Laney. 63. Jno. B. Hand. August Smith. 64. Thompson Penn. J. L. Lyon. W. B. A. McNutt. 65. Jno, D. Ward. 68. C. P. Hawkins.

Appendix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. J. P. Tribble. W. A. Hemphill. W. G. Bragg. J. M. Blaylock. Birch Blakemore. 69. J. B. Phillips. 70. C. T. Ware. 71. G. N. Wilcox. 73. J. I. Crossland. H. C. Dickey. S. Henderson. A. W. Williamson. 76. T. A. Humphrey. Wilson S. Loar. C. P. Pattison. 77. R. W. Dunlap. H. M. Branson. 78. Joseph Just. Harris Ettenson. Albert Vossen. Wm. H. Field. Geo. Arnhold. D. K. Atkinson. A. H. Worthley. L. H. Smith. 79. R. D. Geraty. Jno. H. Hancock. Fred R. D. Jones. C. R. Ochsner. , J. E. Rutledge. 80. Jacob Blum. 81. Otto Howard. 82. S. Lycurgus Bradley. Dodd H. Craig. 84. N. D. Thomson. C. W. Ferguson. R. P. Annan. 85. John Millsap. A. A. Wheeler. 86. Rudolph Wise. Warren D. Crandall. 87. Phil S. Griffith. E. M. Kimber. 88. Jno. King. W. T. Shades. 89. Wm. F. Starkey. 90. T. W. Clibourn. A. N. Williams. 91: D. J. Tyler. 92. A. F. Orthwein. J. E. Pollock. 93. Jno. C. Maple. D. A. Nichols.

[Sept.

1917.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. H. S. McLeary. 97. Wm. J. Nally. Jackson Walker. 98. James Hailey. 100. G. W. Musgrave. 102. Ralph Reed. 103. Ernest Rieman. J. B. Welker. C. L. Talley. 104. Leon Block. A. A. Wedlansky. H. H. Sullivan. L. J. Cohen. Jacob Waldauer. L. C. Campbell. Wm. B. Mandel. Joseph Morino. Wm. H. Penfield. 105. Morgan Williams. J. P. Webb. L. A. Arbogast. W. A. Fletcher. J. H. Kinnear. A. P. Settle. J. D. Ashworth. A. J. Meeks. F. W. Kincade. 106. N. B. Givens. W. L. Brosius, Sr. 107. John Hunter. 109. C. B. F. Grantham. Simon R. Harris. Benj. M. Ross. A. B. Van Arsdale. 110. G. W. Lanpher, Sr. F. R. Newberry. J. P. Gabriel. 111. Wm. T. Brooks John Kirk. Peter H. Yakey. 114. R. H. Smith. 115. H. C. Hazen. S. W. Bishop. 116. C. A. Kreger. 117. Isaac C. Legere. 118. I. M. Puckett. 119. J. F. Carley. Gust. Hamel. Herman Hamel. Ed. A. Hausam. J. L. Hawkins. R.' H. Lanham. Otto Miller. Owen .L. Owen.

Appendix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 120. Jno. W. Brink. N. Samuels. 121. Jno. Spuck. Wm. Herzog. G. A. Lauterbach. Frederick Peters. R. F. Scobell. Otto W. Miller. F. F. Wm. Krenning. 124. Geo. M. Vaughn. 125. Massena B. Beach. 126. R. H. Smith. 127. Jno. W. Barkley. Sam T. W. Clark. John Thompson. L. G. Wood. 128. C. F. Fransham. 129. L. N. Swartzel. S. H. Lauderdale. Wm. Noble. Edward Butler. 130. B. J. Robertson. 132. Geo. B. Gale. J. L. Counts. 134. Squire Judson Neal. 135. Wm. C. Lyons. 136. J. R. Tinsley. 138. S. M. Hays. 141. Jno. E. Barron. Jno. S. Amyx. 143. John Provence. D. F. Yeargain. 144. E. E. Buzzard. A. M. Morrison. J. S. Carleton. 145. Olen Sisko Ben T. Williams. 146. W. L. McRae. Geo. D. Poucher. 147. Ed. W. Deane. 148. Wm. A. Fly. 149.. J. M. Peak. 150. W.m. H. Davis. Joseph Grable. E. E. Moore. 154. F. S. Hancock. Leroy Morris. 156. Jno. T. Brinegar. Elisha Old. Jack Conley. 157. A. E. Wyatt. H. C. Baker. 158. David Vance. Jno. Candler.

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166 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. J. M. Rowden. R. R. Titus. 159. Jno. Stairs. Andrew Herington. 163. Jno. Moore. Wm. H. Dyke. F. W. Leesburg. H. T. Mott. J. J. Pierron.. Thos. C. Lee. J. R. Campbell. 165. Angus Monroe. \\Tm. J. Falls. 167. H. L. Hardy. 168. M. F. Wright. 170. Edw. C. Messen. 172. .Tno. W. Cook. Otto Witte. Chas. Gross. Carl Boston. 173. W. C. Pettus. 175. J. H. Hale. 1"79. G. F. Newhard. Hy. Rodemich. C. P. Johannes. J. J. Tryling. 180. Neal H. Blackford. 181. Jno. Sharp. D. A. Ramsey. 183. T. A. Todd. W. B. Clark. Frank'Stanfill. 184. C. P. Harris. 185. E. E. Glasscock. Jno. H. Clifton. L. W. Shobe. Jno. J. Rehagen. / 188. W. M. Baxter. J. L. Dugger. Wm. B. Drescher. Geo. W. Courtney. T. A. Robbins .. C. E. Hall. Wm. C. Rendler. F. W. Neefer. 189. Frank Lilliger. F. A. Dillman. Wm. E. Jamieson. Wm. H. Brown. 190. Chas. W ..Judd. 191. R. A. Geimeinhardt. 194. Wm. T. Ellis. 195. Leander Lee.

Appendi% No. of

Lodge. Name of Party. S. D. Leonard. Hy. Lightfoot. Wm. W. Moore. J. T. Odor. 196. C. E. Boring. 197. G. M. Robinson. H. G. Tangner. 200. S. Hall. 201. O. G. Hawk. 202. 1. C. Couch. James Coy. F. J. Lain. 203. Geo. W. Graham. Z. E. Graham. 205. B. J. Orear. P. C. Armentraut. Leonidas Denny. F. W. Switzer. 206. N. J. Varner. M. R. Woods. 207. J. C. Atterbury. Geo. W. Craven. W. C. Graybill. 209. Wm. P. Norrid. H. C.路 Threlkeld. R. G. Felts. 210. \Vm. T. O'Bryant. 212. J. C. Jones. 213. C. C. Bland. J. B. Harrison. W. J. Pierce. 214. W. H. Williams. 215. L. Gebhart. 216. A. B. Lineberry. A. C. Fink. Van Briscoe. 218. F. W. Mott. Alex Scherzinger. Edw. H. Hill. C. B. Entzeroth. Jno. V. Kinney. Geo. R. Sands. 219. A. P. Haller. E. N. La Veine. D. T. Morton. M. C. Ross. Alex Lendrum. Jno. J. Green. 220. Robt. McClintock. Joseph Erb. Nathan Schloss. Wm. F. Moll. A. Chadwick.

[Sept.

1917.]路 No. of Lodge.

224. 225. 226. 227.

229. 230. 232. 234. 236.

237.

239. 242. 243.

244. 246.

247.

Appendix

Name of Party.

J. C. W. Boice. Wm. T. Vaughn. W. A. Poteet. Isaac A. Drake. Max Kahn. Wm. B. Moorhead. Jacob Weller. Geo. F. Rogers. J. D. Williamson. F. L. Parker. Wm. J. Bennett. Wm. F. Smith. L. M. Anderson. R. A. Brown. A. H. Love. Geo. F. Leavy. J. L. Burke. J. W. Anderson. V. M. Ayres. R. W. Sullivan. J. R. Browne. T. J. Buchanan. R. P. Sebastian. F. L. Sampson. C. L. McClure. Wm. F. Stewart. N. B. Goodnight. J. Gates. J. S. Miles. J. C. Hertzler. Geo. Brewington. J. G. Dickerson. L. C. Dale. H. C. Bonney. J. H. Goodrich. Geo. Bromeyer. J. N. Pearsall. Frank Milford. Robt. McConnell. Wm. Richardson. C. W. Sauer. W. R. Dewey. C. W. Crary. C: F. Tatum. R. T. Cowell. Thos. S. Bondurant. W. B. M. Cook. J. E. Chadwick. W. C. McCall. Vardamen Ivie. J. H. Robinson. G. B. Sansbury. E. W. Knott.

No. of Lodge. Na楼1e of Party: 249. D. P. Stroup. 251. C. F. Gallenkamp. J. C. S. Foss. 253. J. T. Davis. 254. R. R. Holloway. Claude Frazier. Taylor Hulen. F. C. Smith. J. C. Clark. T. J; Smith. 255. A. J. Stairs. J. H. Deckard. Elijah Forester. Jno. A. Rice. 256. W. F. Ward. 257. Ernest Killum. 261. Roy McCall. 262; C. S. Ferguson. 263. W. H. Maxwell. 265. A. J. Bush. C. A. Boyles. 266. Henry Belcher. 267. Thos. Howard. E. Goedecke. R. A. Rice. H. J. Lampert. J. J.T. Murray. G. Boehmer. 268. M. M. Atterberry. E. G. Maxey. 271. H. S. Bennett. D. D. Littleton. Geo. H. Daniel. F. C. Johnston. 272. J. B. Mercer. A. Chancey. Eli Jenkins. J. W. Mallory. Jno. J. Bertche. 274. Ray Greer. 276. J. E. Myers. Peter H. Spease. 277. C. L. Buckmaster. Wm. Sly. Jno. Lee. 278. .T. W. Corlew. 279. L. E. Scott. .Tno. B. Taylor. 281. .T. C. Ruder. E. J. Thurman. E. S. De Grindle. J. C. Brimmer. 282. J. R. Friend.

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路168 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. C. L. Burst. F. S. Freund. - Thos. Furlong. Chas. Baer. Frederick Buerkel. L. J. Schwab. David Meyer. H. E. Porter. Alex.. Robertson. 283. Thos. A. Dale. 284. E. J. Stribling. 286. J. D. Hall. J; L. Graham. 287. Jno. F. Ballow. Wm. Holloway, Sr. 288. Wm. F. Coon. 292. W. G. Merrifield. M. L. Stewart. I. N. Lambert. 293. . S. W. Gulick, Sr. J. B. Woods. C. McNulty. . 294. C. S. Armstrong. Will McRoberts. 297. L. F. Isenhower. 298. C. L. Hampton. Wm. B. Reich. 299. Clarence Armsby. J. P. Hamblin. F. G. Land. Chris. Schmitt. Chas. A. Blume. J.E. Hicks. C. L. Lloyd. Alfred Swain. B. K. Drake. Jno. Kelly. R. S. Robertson. C. F. Hall. . C. L. Knight. Jno. R. Roche. 300. C. T .. Clements. Wm. H. Buckner. 301. Wm. Dobbins. 302. T. B. Powers. J. A. Barger. J. T. White. S. P. Bybee. 303. C. W. Bowers. Jos. A. Goodenough. P. Henshaw. R. W. Mitchell. T. A. Roberts.

Appendix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Wm. Joel Stone. J. W. Talbot, Sr. 304. Fred Hellman. 306. T. J. Beardslee. Chas. Reynolds. R. G. Stone. 307. Geo. R. Tomkins. D. H. Brown. Geo. E. Lear. 309. Jno. B. Craven. 310. J. P. Ranney. 311. J. A. Hall. Alex Henderson. 312. \Vm.J. Staples. J. L. McCormack. J. B. McKee. 313. Michael Horsley. 314. G. W. Hilton. 316. A. Bloch. F. W. Butterfield. Wm.. E. 路Crawford. C. A. Day. T. L. Gaugh. Jesse Peet. S. W. Storey. F. W. Thaxter. W. S. Wheeler. 317. Frederick England. 319. Thos. 1. Poore. 323. \Vm. H. Irwin. Nathan Stampfer. Chas. A. Wells. Perry G. Stout. C. B. Petty. C. H. Zeller. C. H. Eggleston. D. R. Blumenthal. Moses Fraley. Geo. M. Moore. Daniel Gunn. S. G. Stout. 324. A. J. Starlin. E. D. Haldeman. Geo. P. Gates. 327. C. M. Wayland. Jos. KnorII. J. W. Wilkinson. E. E. Richards.' '328. J. H. Burrows. J. P. Curry. Geo. W. Hagan. 330. J. T. Childress. 331. Jno. J. Sheridan.

.' [Sept.

1917.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. H. O. Hartwig. Joshua Motter. Wm. S. Carver. J. A. Hausler. 333. Wm. R. Simpson. F. M. Connor. J. S. Morwood. 334. Geo. M. Trotter. • 335. Wm. R. Shriver. 336. G. H. Dysart. E. M. Windsor. 338. Jno. P. Grimes. 340. R. A. Bello. J. F. Tuller. C. A. Riehl. I. B. Grant. F. G. Parke. R D. M. Henley. 341. Robt. Davis. 343. Jno. B. Howerton. 344. F. H. Ackert. J. D. Spier. Geo. L. Orr. J. M. Perley. J. C. Livesay. H. Levy. G. A. Burnham. A. R Lowell. H. S. Cunningham. Wm. Blain. Moses Cleeton. 345. C. E. Martin. B. T. Chipps. H. A. Smith. W. F. Davenport. A. H. Moses. J. W. McAntire. 347. Jno. A. Parry. 348. M. A. Creighton. F. M. Page. 349. Jno. J. Simpson. 350. I. M. Smith. 351. ' Jesse Harrall. Geo. P. Foster. 352. R R Herston. 353. N. B. Melton. 354. M. B. Guthrie. 357. R B. Keeton. Jno. T. Yates. 358. Geo. RJones. Ben Kurz. 360. .rno. F. Baker, Jr. Wm. E. Jones.

Appe·ndix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. J. W. M. Major. Geo. S. Johnson R I. Tolson. S. L. Jones. Trave Elmore. Thos. L. Webster. C. H. Scarritt. J. E. Rogers. D. A. Bixby. W. Delafield, Jr. R. W. Switzer. E. D. Coe. M. S. Dunham. 361. John George. 362. James Bell. E. P. Spangler. 364. C.J. Fulkerson. 366. Wm. S. Stewart. M. H. Chambers. 367. M. B. Sparkman. Benj. F. Windes. J. M. Stark. B. F. McCary. 368. F. S. Bates. Wm. McBratney. C. A. Brown. Wm. A: Highley. J. D. Mudd. R. H. Rush. 371. .J. W. Rupard. W. B. Hyder. 376.. Geo. Strangler. Herbert Lee. Geo. T. Claiborne. 377. Samuel Levy. 379. T. T. Anderson. 380. Wm. H. Saxbury. 381. J. C. Simmons. J. H. Stiffler. Peter Valarius. R H. Williams. 382. Isaac Wilson. 383. J. A., Wilson. 38!l. Edw. G. Weitz. 386. .r. W. Leslie. 388. E. F. Ogan. 389. Samuel Crooks. R B. McCalahana. C. W. Thomas.. 390. Wm. Henson. Geo. Robinson. 391. T. W. Greene, Sr. Gus. Braun.

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170 No. of Name of Party. Lodge. \ 392. L . C. Gordon. G. W. Owsley. 393. R. C. Hurt. G. W. Sexton. R. J. Clark. 398. H. F. Fox. Thos. Marsh. E. R. King. 399. E. K. Gates. 400. A. M. Chandler. Allah Hudson. C. N. Cullom. 401. W. A.Dumbauld. C. P. Wallace. 402. J. S. Van Stone. 404. A. O. Eberhard. 406. Wm. C. Arthur. Emil Herlich. S. W; Spiller. 407. Wm. Fletcher. 410. Jno. Schubert. Thos. J. Marchant. 412. 'Vrn. A. Walker. 413. .J. M. Dysart. J. H. Townsend. R. L. Houghtaling. 416. E. H. Burr. Wm. H. Mawdsley. C. B. Evatt. 418. Ouy P. Gray. 419. S. D. Berger. 420. W. B. Arthur. T. W. Rucker. Robt. Koerritzer. F. H. Niehaus, Sr. 421. J. K. P. Simmons. 422. C. S. Riddlesperger. J. F. Robertson. Jno. T. De Vorss. E. V. Horner. 423. B. S. Wheeler. 424. E. F. Applesberry. C. O. Bruce. T. B. Murphy. Wm. A. Jobe. 426. Noah Dean. 429. Oeo. H. Reis. 431. Robt. Morris. W. 1[. Burns. 432. S. P. Smith. J. W. Amos. 433. Jesse Charlton. Wm. F. Heavner.

Appendix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Thos. E. Rhoades. 434. A. B. West. 438. P. H. Collins. Jno. T. Douglas. L. H. Hayes. R. E. Blakemore. 439. C. Brooks. Oeo. Clouse. 440. A. A. Kinder. 442. J. M. McClain. 443. M. R. H. Witter. F. C. Bonsack. E. C. Parker. Wm. L. Lewis. Geo. A. Jehle. O. J. Schweigler 445. D. S. Heltzel!. R. P. McClure. Robt. Mueller. Thos. Etherington. Thos. Brown. J. L. Harris. V. T. Bryan. W. R. Crawford. 446. F. Lauderbach. E. M. Ross.. C. F. Winters. H. H. Benjamin. E. H. Lightner. L. G. Watson. P. V. Sherman. O. T. Johnson. Olen Sherman.. J. P. Steele. J. L. Evans. Jno. C. Friend. Wm. O. Teed. J. F. Hummel. 449. J. R. Spoon. 450. F. C. Bright. F. N. Young. Wm. H. Waskom. Ed. F. West. 453. J. W. Powell. J. H. Parish. 456. Joseph Mullett. Darius Floyd. E. O. Ford. 457. Wm. Badger. W. C. Price. 458. Wm. J. Landers. 459. J. C. Murray. S. L. Killian.

[,Sept.

1917.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. O. D. Rowe. 460. R. L. Hickey. I. H. 'Madill. A. W. Fleming. 461. J. W. McClanahan. F. D. Roberts. 463. Hugh Roberts. Grant Hix. 464. J. M. Handley. 466. Lee B. Smith. 470. Geo. Conrad. Jno. W. Dean. 471. C. E. Elliott. Geo. W. Miller. 472. J. M. Ashford. 473. J. L. MOjeley. 474. E. E. White. Wm. T. Conlin. 475. Joseph A. Jones. A. H. Jewell. 477. Geo. N. Bishop. 418. H. L. Porter. 479. E. H. Phillips. J. D. Rhea. J. S. Porter. 481. Simon Fuller. W. S. Grubbs. Ferdinand Loeb. , R. E. McConnell.,. 482. Earl Burdge. J. A. Shaw. 484. James W. Way. 486. Jno. S. Bennett. 487. 'C. C. Little. C. B. Squires. 488. H. A. Duckworth. G. W. Litton. 489. ; C. M. Bramlett. 491. Jno. Naysmith. T. F. Fike.. ' G. B. McKinney. Ellsworth Seeley. 493. E. A. Ellis. J. Y. Buford. 494. Thos. S. Bagby. H. N. Eversole. T. W. Ammerman. 496. .r. M. Gault. B. W. Hogard. 500. Ernest 路L. Walton. Wm. T. Feurt. 501. Geo. W. Ames. Jno. S. Pryor.

Appendix No.\of Lodge. Name of Party. . F. W. Alkire. 506. J. O. Dougherty. 509. E. P. Queen. M. L. Snodgrass. 511. L. J. Hedgepeth. Frank Sloper. John Grigsby. 512. Wm. H. Decker. Peter H. McMoniga1. 514. T. J. Denham. 515. G. A. Thompson. 518. Taylor Entriken. 520. J. J. Balsz; G. A. Severin. Jno. W. Lyon. J. R. Twist. 522. A. J. Allen. W. G. Humphries. L. A. Goodrick. F. J. Jackson. Edw. H. Palmer. 路Issie Commer. I. E. McBroom. Wm. T. New. P. F. Randolph. 524. Henry Waltner. 526. J. T. Warren. W. S. Osborn. 527. F. H. Dill. Wm. Walton. 528. Jno. Lindsay. Wm. King. P. M. Thomas. 531. Wm. L. Nanney. W. C. Jones. 532. Wm. Lowe. 534. Geo. H. Gross. 535. S. B. Stong. 'Wm. H. Stong. 537. Aaron Bonnell. Tony Collins. 538. J. R. Smith. W. W. Wildman. 539. J. W. Heare. D. Johnson. N. G. Yahns. 540. R. J. Brantner. G. R. Harris. W. W. Jones. 542. Geo. C. Lovell. Le Grand Atwood. James Lee. Thos. D. Condie.

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172 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 543. C. Koch. Joseph Davis. 547. H. C. Walker. N. R. Maclean. B. Putman. Frank Gearhart. 548. Jos. W. Strong. C. W. Gaines. Thos. Meneese. Clyde Levy. ·Wm. A. Steeps. D. D, Carney. T. J. Houts. Jno. W. Onweiler. Luther Elsea. 549. J. B. Johnson. David Stires. 550. Thos. J. Skidmore. J. B. Bromley. B. S. Green. E. J. Meier. .Jacob Friedman. 551. Chas. Downs. 552. Geo. East. 555. Geo. W. Morris. Jno. J.Baskett. J. M. Laidley. 556. E. De W. Peugh. 560. D. H. Johnson.. 562. W. 1. Croker. R. Neil. 563. H. Madorie. H. W. Coble. W. S. Moulton. D. S. Musselman. 564. D. L. Collier. 565. B. F. Chiles. 566. Jesse I. Hardy. Julius Brandley. 567. C. M. Blackburn. 570. Jno. Halstead. Homer A. Noe. 572. J. S. Tindall. 573. D. M. Ray. 'Vill. H. Johnson.

Appelldix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 576. E. A. Shay. Jules J. Wehrli. Jos. M. Reno. 578. J. G. Pelter. S. P. Hoffman. A. G. Iwig. 580. R. A. Northcutt. 581. Martin Bryant. 583. Noah Hughes. 586.' Stephen Smith. Ellsworth Chambers. 589. vVm. Cantrell. 590. Chas. Lampher. 591. R. M. Hargett. 595. E. V. N. Crawford. 596. H. M. Tholiwson. Wm. A. Winiams. M. C. Harty. 597. S. \V. Strange. 599. J. E. Blankenship. A. Beaudin. R. I... Lashley. 600. S. S. ,Cook. 601. A. C. Brinkman. HoO P. Wolff. 602. F. C. Bradford. 604. H. M. Roush r 609. L. W. Middlekamp: 610. Everett Hamilton. 612. Jos. H. Fent. 613. H. F. Raymond. 618. Arthur P. Hart. 619. Luther Smith. 621. F. M. Davis. W. VI. Marmaduke. 624. H. ~T. Nighten. J. P. \Viseman. 627. Jno. Surface. Smith Burr. Moses Moss. 630. H. H. Beghtol. 631. W'm. J. Alexander. 633. J. M. Orthel. 640. A. P. George. 641. J. 'V. Guest.

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SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES.

NQ. of 'Lodge. Name of Party. 2. Frank Jackson. Louis Chendt. 3. F. G. Frieling: 5. Wm. T. Burks. Thos. M. Brown. P. V. Collier. H. E. Doran. J. B. Duncan. H. G. Jackson. A. P. Lewis. A. H. Osborn. Joe Phillips. Chas. F. Rukes, 9. W. L. Keevil. Geo. McManus. F. C. White, Jr. 10. Tom Carrington. Ed King. 17. J. N. Bartlett. W. P. Akers. B. L. Green. S. J. Kirkey. E. L.路 Rutledge. J. L. Vaughn. 18. F. M. Harrison. ) R. L. Doherty. W. H, Jones,. O. P. Schrout. 19. W. H. Stone. Jno. C. Fell. 20. M. 'Blumenfeld. Meyer Y. Blumenfeld. H. W. Lawson, . Selmar Simon. 28, C. E. Baker. F. L. Barrett. L. E. Fisher. Roy Glasgow. Wm. F. Manzke. C. C. Hammann, 30. Wm. Kelly. J. Murlin Achor, 33. Chas. H. Spenney. Wm, T. Clark. 35. J. H. Scott. 38. Frank Chastain. Wm. Williams. Ernest Williams. 40. M. E. Thompson. J. C. Yaeger. Herbert Coombs.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 41. E. E. Evans. 42. E. D. Todd. 49. M. G. Harris. G. C. Henson. J. W. Henson. R. E. Powell. 51. R. Frank Smith. 54. ~'. D. Nelson. Chas~ A. Defabaugh. E. L. Feeback. 60. A. P. Holt. L. C. Holt. .I no. H. Knox. 62. D. R., Ford. 66. W. W. White. 69. D. C. Anderson. M. P. Biehl. J. 路W. Lockhardt. B. C. Maddox. C. E. Mockbee. M. J. Watkins. 76. J . .A. Gardner. F. E. Hall. M. S. Marqua. J. L. Miller. Wm. McDonald. G. C. Paxton. P. R. Weatherford. 78. H. J. Barnes. G. H. Bradford. L. 路B. Lake. A. L. McCloud. H. W. Shorow, J. T. Stamey. Avery Stigall. . Jno. O. Stephens. 79. R. Falkenrath, Jr. F. W. Valliant. C. S. Voorheis, 86. L. W. Rummell. J. W. Jones. 89. Wm. H. Hamby. S. M. Jarvis. 90. S. L. Short. 91. E. T. Broaddus. Lucian Frank. E. Roberson. R. A. Thompson.. R. M. Ash. R. N. Ash, Jr. J. T. Klugh.

174 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 93. S. B. Frazer. H. L. Hayes. T. F. Lane. Wm. Sigenthaler. J. P. Worthington. 100. M. L. Weygandt. Chas. Murray. A. F. Musgrave. W. P. Maples. T. F. Prosise. 104. J. S. Askanas. F. J. Baker. J. H. Pickles. Geo. W. Turner. J. M. Langsdale, Jr. Louis Kutschmer. 105. H. E. Hastings. G. VV'. Markey. 113. 路A. T. Hutton. 115. Wm. Coil. S. P. Tipton. S. C. King. E. V. Martin. 116. T. C. Kurtz. R. G. Grogan. J. M. Felker. 119. Ira D. Pilliard. 121. Wm. Fritzemeier. Albert C. Joern. 126. Joe McAllister. J. N. Pratt. C. P. Sorr~ll. E. M. Mengel. S. T. Patterson. Q. P. Brown. '129. A. G. Armstrong. J. W. Stewart. Wm. A. Stevenson. S. W. Arnold. R. S. Clanton. M. F. Hall. A. O. Bonds. 132. Chas. A. Butterfield. R. J. Hill. J. L. Jewett. Wm. F. Swaner. 133. R. E. Rudy. Wm. J. Schwab. 134. C. W. Gaylord. 136. S. F. Brown. F. C. Johnson. M. J. Lang. Geo. W. Steding.

Appendix, No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Wm. P. Hamlett. 137. J. A. Jordan. C. S. Williams. 140. Walter .Swezy. 145. .M. L. Feeler. Wm. Clous. Geo. W. King. F. L. Marl'. , S. Williams. Burt Collier. 146. J. T. Ballew. 155. J. B. Francis. 156. A. T. Nichols. 157. Jno. M. Hopkins. P~ter H. Thull. 161. E. Palmer. Lynch Turner. A. Aldridge. L. A. Harris. T. E. Hardy. S. H. Hardy. 163. E. O. Schneider. 166. 路W. S. Eskridge. 171. Richard Musgrove. C. H. Davis. 174. A. M. Bruner. W. S. Wingo: 177. R.' M. Beaty. 179. W. S. Keeton. Wm. P. Sachs. A. E. Wrigley. 183. Jno. E. Sprouce. 185. R. M: Townley. 186. L. G. Burton. E. L. Burton. 189. C. E. Betts. Willard Case. S. R. Hayden. J. E. Hunt. S. W. Lininger. H. R. Long. F. A. Martin. W.m. H. Martin. Chas. Morris. L. B. Patillo. F. G. Penniwell. 193. R. E. Grubbs. 194. F. L. Rees. Edw. A. Wise. 195. Boone Henderson. 197. Harry Strickland. W. H. Thompson. M. C. Woodart.

[Sept.

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No. of 'Lodge. :I:'lame of Party. H. Waddell. A. L. Archer. R. E. Herrington. C. W. Landrum. S. K. ,Ort. 200. M. L. Morgan. 204. R. M. Swindler. 206. Wm. A. Garner. Paul Maxwell. 207. Jno. D. Phillips. 209. F. M. Barton. J. B. Marshall. M. F. ~aples. 213. H. Blair, F. O. Blake. r S. B. Bentley. Geo. L. Edward,S. A. Kolb. 216. Andrew Burnside. J. H. H.ume. -217. Walter ~aylor. F. W. McNeal. 218. Geo. C. Carrie. R. M. Qliigley. . Albert Vogel. Chas. Weckback. 219. G. C. Farley. A. L. Huston. 220. T. D. Judy. F. W. Tobener. E. V. Tuley. V. E. Judy. L. D. Tolle. C. W. Reed. 227. J. A. Dyche. Ira A. Peer. Geo. C. Smith. F. L. Tracy., 228. S. B. Hartman. S. M. Kinder. W. S. Manning. 232.' Geo.C. Swartz. S. R. Breuer. 234. W. H. Pirtle. 236. D. R. Nives. C. E. Baker. C. W. Daugherty. J. R. Dalby. C. E. Freed. 239. E. Bollinger. S. Dubbs. W. H. George. J. L. Brooks.

Appendix No. of Lodge. ,Name of Party. J. A. Crocker. Chess Thompson. Wm. Volner. J. A. Shrum. W. E. Bailey ~ 240. S. A., Burney. B. F. Bur~ey. B. H. CaJltrell. 243. Eugene Bribach. H. H. Hopkins. Arthur. Kellermann. F. O. Krenning. R. H. Neun. F. M. Sidner. E. B.Whitney. 247. Wm. E ..Myers. M. F. Mahin. 251. R. G. Purvis: 255. Wm. Newman. Levi Sanders. Henry Smith. W. T. Taylor. 257. L. C. Jones. J. P. Jones. 262. Wm. A. Caldwell. 267. F. E. Levee. H. L. Conner.â&#x20AC;˘ L. H. Schlueter. E. E. Wraight. 271. J. S. Atkinson. M. ,C. Barnes. .J. A. Caboness. M. T. Edmonson.. H. G. Horton. E. M. Heath. W. M. Marsh. E. F. New. E. E. Seamans. Roscoe Stewart. E. F. West. 272. Jno. T. Bridges. Jno. L. Cone. 276. C. H. Fallis. 279. Jno. M'. Murphy. 280. Todd W. Bennage. L. Shumate. .J. Meredith. Wm. Webber. Gus Webber. Levi Russeil. J. M. McKnight. Jno. H. Reeser. O. B. McMonigle.'

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176 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. R. W. Patten. Wm. Farris. Howard Esterbrook. Lansford Witten. 282. H. W. Rulkoetter. Max Schwimmer. 285. C. D. White. 286. M. Markley.• J. M. Gragg. \ 287. C. C. Rush. L. O. Weldon. J. K. O. Herron. 294. S. M. Eaton. J. D. Thompson. 299. W. L. Brey~ogel. W. L. Burger. J. F. Case. C. L. Clapp. R. F. Durosey. E. E. Foreman. Samuel Fraser. H. L. Harper. F. R. Jones. A. D. Kirkpatrick. T. L. Nichol. Geo. M. Norman. Jno. R.. Peak. D. M. Pinkerton. F. C. Ralston. J. S. Sutherland. C. A. Temple. James Watson. W. T. White. 304. E. M. Dawson. J. F. Swain. Andrew McCluskey. Wm. McDonald. Joe Vettor. L. M. Gaines. 306. S. A. Bennett. H. B. Friend. 308. S. A. Faubion. J. A. Mitchell. Jno. W. Ratcliff. 309. G. W. Joiner. Jos. McAdams. • S. B. Gass. Wm. M. Hunt. 316. E. A. Cahill. L. Wm. Cramer. A. A. Crouch. C. A. Federman. J. C. Hodge.

Appendix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. C. A. Jackson. Jay Whitney. 321. D. O. Kent. 323. Drane Wilkinson. Chas. F. Palmer.. L. E. Warnky. C. A. Wood. 324. W. G. Alexander. C. D. Lyon. Mercer Symington. 325. L. D. Howe. F. L. Johnson. 327. Geo. J. Evans. Geo. V. Carter. B. F. Kimble. W. W. McLelland. ,S. J. Marritt. W. E. Richards. F. N. Richards. 331. Wm. H. Dowe. Jno. L. Henry. Hugo Kohn. W. H. Robinson. W. E. Warrick. 332. J. M. Ferguson. 333. E. C. McVoy. Geo. M. Campbell. R. W. Churchill. .Ray Stockton. 339. Tim Dowling. 340. L. K. Baldwin. R. W. Case. W. W. Cogswell. E. H. Matney. F. H. Friedberg. J os. Schroll. L. D. Shipman. W. J. Stoneburner. T. E. Hunter. ' E. J. Donaldson. C. W. Donaldson. Jno. G. Royster, Jr. 345. C. W. Bane. R. L. Burke~ \ R. L. Bulger. J. M.Dunn. N. E. McAlester. .T. A. McConnell. L. R. Mathias. J. S. Thornton. J. R. Treganza. C. W. Westcott. W. W. Williams.

[Sept.

j 178 No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Samuel French. Lyman Jones. Chas. Roberts. 435. Arthur Brown. 438. Elmer Davis. J. L. F. Nickerson.路 A. C. Owens. Jno. West. F. P. Young. 441. Jno. A. Hope. 443. N. W. McLeod. Geo. N. Blair. Wm. Weiser. Jules Baron. 445. O. J. Betzler. Jno. J. Neuhaus. J os. H. Russell. Jno. Stolz. S. A. Van Nort. S. C. Wagner. 446. G. E. Brant.. C. M. Clifton. C. T. Hamlyn. C. A. House. R. W. Loewer. A. G. Scrivner. W. A. Robinson. E. N. Barnes. Ed J. Boyer. J. H. Fezler. A. A: Hess. E. R. Hurst. Wm. C. Knacker. E. E. Licklederer. J. R. Myers. R. S. Page. W. A. Poe. Fred Ruoff. A. R. Seaton. L. L. Sparr. Geo. O. Todd. W.S. Trader. H. M. Walker. 447. J. M. Bull. T. B. Kidney. W. H. Cassidy. 452. R. W. Branstetter. H.路J. Hill. 453, C. Christofferson. S. H. Coulter. 455. R. M. Davis. Robt. Goldsberry. Claud Jacks.

Appendix' No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 456. C. H. Parrish. C. W. Culley. 459. W. S. Slater. 471. G. W. Blakeman. Walter Greer. L. A. Smith. 473. 1. V. Whiteside. H. C. Wright.路 474. Hugh Craig. 475. J. F. Duden. Wm. E. Morrow. .J. A. Waid . 476. R. W. Wayman. Y. P. McCormick. 478. H. J. Sears. 483. Jno. Branson. A. A. Ross. 484. Fred Dohr. Chas. A. Hunt. Samuel Shinkel. 489. Matt Wallace. 492. Paul C. Groteweil. 50l. Theo. Pearson. Claude Stone. S.B. Hudspeth. B. H .. Wilcox. J. F. Gilbert. 509. S. F. Rider. James Nowlin. 510. Wm. Harney. E. A. Williams. 517. J. G. Muir. L. A. Patterson. Geo. W. Engdohl: W ..E. Weiford. J. C. McQuarry. 520. .J. D. Cowie. R. E. Lee. 521. A. M. Smifh. ~ C. C. pyle. 522. T. A.. Dille. C. G. Garrett. J. G. Parker. 525. L. S. Massey. 527. A. L. Cake. 528. Astley McKinney. S. S. Cook. T. G. Cochran. E. E. McElwain. 542. Geo. E. Roberts. 545. Daniel Fish. J. W. Porter. Nicholas Reehan.

[Sept.

1917. ] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. V. ·Whittenburg. 546. Wm. L. Wray. 547. Chas. W. Dew. E. C.Lamont. Wm. C. West. 548. W. H. Noah. J. B. Ottawa. Geo. Kessler. 550: Wm. H.Carrlithers. T. M. Johnston. 553. D. McKneisley. 554. J. E. Burris. 556. R. H. Dunn. 563. O. C. Le Van. R. E. Kelsey. Fred Krause. Wm. A. Finney. Geo. P. Westgate. H. B. Abercrombie. 566. A. D. Willecken. . Wm. Robertson. 567. Wm. Nowel. 569. J. D. Thompson. T. D. Spencer.. 570. F. T. Stockard. 576. E. A. Breith~uPt. Sherman Marmaduke. C. H. Parks. W. E. Utescher. 577. Wm. Zipse. 578. Lester· Halley. E. L. Myers. 582. R. T. Benson. J. R. Paden. ,583. F. Bartz. T. W. Blake. Wm.• Tippett.

App~ndix

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. G: W. Vanlaningham. 588. Thos. Goldsberry. 589. J. D. Johnson. 591: J. T. Andrews. J. J. Andrews. 594. W. P. Porter.. Geo. W. Selvidge. 599. W. Z. Stevens. R. V. Sumpter. 600. G. F. Morgan. 601. A. A. Deschamps. C. T. Elder. C. J. Moreau. 602. B. H. Bedford. G. H. Doughty. Jno. L. Henry. F. D: Hubbell. E. C. Loren. W. D. Morris. H. L. Pierce. W. E. Powell. W. M. Scott. B. Szymoniak. E. E. Vanatta. 603. W. E. Detmers. J. O. Hayhurst. 613. R. G. Kissel. Wm. F. Lucas. 619. L. V. Hogan. Q. L. Nace. Loren B. Smith. 625. Franklin Douglass. 627. Walter Campbell. 631. H. B. Burr. D. S. McNeil. 638. E. H. Brinkmeyer. L. E. Finley.

SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 68. A. L. Dement. 148. James Moore. . T. D. S. McCall. 197. A. W. Munday.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 311. J. M. Soper. . 420. Wm. Mandelcorn. 487. Linwood Davis.

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EXPELLED. No, of Lodge. Name of Party. 40. H. D. Prickett. 78. R. D. Burnett. 95. Walter H. Ruth. 111. Wm. ,F. Newlan. W. S. Vawter. 114. J. W. Carrier. 118. P. W. Hampton. 176. D. C. Kimes. 185. Wolf Mueller. 204. E. W. Duncan. 245. W. 'T. Logan. 277. J. E. Eichelberger. 292. A. D. Craig.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 316. Fredrick Goermar. 323. PaulO. Sommer. . 351. Raymond Johnston. 352. S. E. Bronson. 373. W. E. Gehlert. 398. H. F. Pitts. Chas. F. Rex. 535. W. N. Pollett. 576. Chas. H. Buchanan. 599. W. C. Euler. 609. H. Bohnemeyer. Louis Wild. 611. Ray S. Hathorn.

REINSTATED. No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 1. Geo. J. C. Larsen. Wm. J. Studt. Wm. H. Wilcox. C. S. Jones. J. W. Dickey. 3. P. C. Baggerm'an. Edw. D. Thorne. 4. E. A. Jenner. 5. Chas. I. Moore. F. P. Moore. J. P. Murphy. Raymond Wray.. Wm. R. Walters. F. A. Swanger. Wm. W. Thoms. F. E. Nason. Geo. E. Vogel. H. W. Hale. 9. Glistav Ludwig. Jno. P. Ross. 10. T. C. Pritchett. V. D. Lynch. H. J. Jones. 16. J. A. Richardson. 20. Frank Snyder. 25. Wm. G. Slusser. C. F. Baker. 28. E. F. Burrill. 30. O. C. Head. Geo. Maxwell: O. R. O'Bryan. " R. G. Terrill.

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. N. A. Matlock. Frank Shipp. 33. Jno. Q. Piper. Roy J. Rice. Nathan M. Herron. E. C. Pehnington. F. M. Wickes. 35. R. M. Crockett. 36. A. K. Mills. J. E. Campbell. 40. D. D. Colquhoun. H. A. Folmer; 43. David W. Peters. 45. F. C. Seeger. 47. Otho Ashcraft. C. A. Bowles. 48. T. W. Rogers. 52. Gilbert Christmas. H. E. Kendrick.' 57. Geo.. W. Hawley. 59. August Sanders. 60. C. S. Standifer. 62. Jno. W. Wright. 63. Jno. E. Bridges. ,J. K. P. Merritt. 67. C. T. Hopper. 68. U. A. V. Presnell. 71. C. R. Shandy. 76. C. H. Van Vleck. 77. C. H. Hibler. 78. Harris Ettenson. 79. Isaac Craig.

l Sept.

1917.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. 80. Louis Haas. 81. Claude .McGee. 82. R. E. Prather. 83. A. Rufus Lowrance. F. S. Coffman. 84. W. C. Lang. 86. J. T. Clevenger. J. O. Roberts. 87. D. E. Bowman. M. Foncannon. Jno. Harris. E. Krom. Jesse Morris. Geo. N. Preston. P. G. Spencer. Jno. Bell. 89. Chas. H. Burgeson. G. Curtis. 90. T. E: Allen. 92. Jno. T. Snead. O. D. Sherry. 93. W. C. Bain. H. S. McLeary. 94. R. W. Terrill. P. C. Ivie. 98. James路 Hailey. 99. Hub H.Jones. Wm. F. Boucher. 100. T. B. Holder. Chas. Kappel. 101. S. W. Stone. 102. L. J. Loomis. 104. C. J. Walaver. 105. H. J. Renicke. W. F. Sawyer. F. W. Hale. H. Landis. J. A. Quintal. 107. Chas. W. Wallis. 110. H. H. Martin. 111. Wm. D. 路Benge. 114. N. G. M. Davis. E. C. Hankins. M. F. Crowe. 118. R. W. Dodge. W. T. Johnston. E. H. Johnson. 120. R. S. Johnson. 122. A. C. Fleetwood. 126. G. C. Emberton. G. S. Milnes! 127. B. F. Liggett. Thos. W ..Miller.

Appendix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. A. B. Campbell. 135. Chas. Ellsaesser. 137. R. B. Parker. W. H. Tennyson. 1. C. Henry. 140. A. Seelinger. 141. H. J. Thomas. Oscar Lenham. L. Hassig. C. H. Hicklin. W. B. Shackelford. E. A. Smith. C. H. Forstner. Geo. F. Groves. 143. Chas. E. Benoist., 144. H. W. Arnold. 145. John Sliger. 146. A. F. Gibson. 147. J. C. Bridges. Jno. H. Douglass. Ira C. Slenker. 149. M. W. Hatton. 152. Benj. F. Kendrick. 154. Jno. C. Eaves. F. S. Hancock. 155. W. A. Sparks. 156. A. G. Stout. 161. C. D. Prentice. J. T. Matlock. 163. L. S. Irvin. Wm. D. Evans. 164. Harmon McCulloch. 165. H. H. Awalt. 166. Jno. Downing. Wm. Hughes. 169. Jas. A. Vestal. L. M. Gerdner. M. A. Shortridge. W. S. Perrin. C. E. Shaw. C. Stallard. 170. E. W. McCoy. Robt. Guant. 171. J. P. Dowell. 176. Wm. Pursell. 177. M. W. Maples. ':1. 79. Harry Sfahl. W. M. Sinnard. 182. Ira Woodward. 186. W. R. TerrilL 188. H. L. Tate. C. L. Corin. ) 189. H. J. Doyle.. +y.

181

Appe~ldix No. of Lodge. Name of Party. M. Lodowsky. C. A. Gendream. 196. J. M. Young. 197. Thos. B. Hobbs. 198. Albert J. Murray: ,199. B. W. Campbell. 203. W. M. Jones. 207. Wm. A. Cryderman. 209. Stanley A. Wood. 210. Geo. N. Stille. D. R. Bonfaey. 212. M. J. Tucker. W. D. Beasley. Ab. McBride. D. F. Pollock. 215. Fred Eaker. C. V. Langdon. 216. R. E. Calloway. C. L. Frazier. W. P.' Kemp. 219. Leslie W. Dye. 220. J. H. Rosenbaum. A. H. Kagy. C. E. Ennis. Thos. W. Nelson. E. \ J. Shughart. 2·21. O. S. Reid. 222. Wm. B. Anderson. 225. Geo. R. Kenamore. Jeptha Perry. 234. Jno. Graham. 236. R. H. Willett. G. W. Bradfield. J. W. Mcchiiri.· 237. J. H. Smedley:' . 238. E. L. Gardner. 241. W.· J. Baird. Alfred· Brown. H. G. Hill. Martin Meyers. 243. Robt. McConnell. D. C. Gilliland. Arthur' Cooper. 247. Price Campbell. 253. Geo. W. McKay. 254. Geo. M. Canterbury. 255. T. J. Braswell. 258. Thos. E. Williford. 259. C. W. Burnett. L. B. Wide!.· 260. Walter Currier. ·264. B: T. Ellison. C. A. Gooch.

No.

· ·

of Lodge. Name of Party. 268. E. A. Funkhouser. Ula F. Ketcham. C. W. Yost. . 269. W. P. Graves. 271. W. J. Althouse. J. L. Barker. E. C. Baity. H. F. Fellows. F. W. Hunt. R. B. Kite. W. H. Kreider. L. J. Kent. A. A. Lowe. C.· M. Paxson. G. H. Packwood. F. E. Rossback. W. R. Stewart. A. A. Walker. J. M. Wilkerson. W. S. Johnson. 272. A. Chancey. J .. R. Gentry. F. F. Hatton. E. D. Bosserman. 274. Wm. J. Whidbee. 276. F. W. Coombs. 282. Jacob Stiassny. D. S. Brown. 284. Chas. E. Miller. 285. R. C. Barton. 292. W. M. Wills. 293.· A. T. Wooten.. B. R. Marsden. 296. G. C. Hale.' 298. Geo. W. Schofield. 299. E. G. Ege. W. D. Ege. L. C. Garrett. P. L. Hess. Edw. Manuel.. H. E. Pearse. R. H. Stephenson. J. Otis 'Yuung. 301. E. W. Potter. 302. C. S. McCoy. J. T. Bittick. 304. Chas. Hall.' Robt. McCluskey. 305. E. B. Edwards'. Geo. W. Davis: 306. W. J. Stone.' 307. H. T. Sykes:'· 308. Thos. Butler.

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183

Appendix

No. of Lodge.

Name of Party. C. M. Cundiff. C. E. Shearer, B. A. Clark. B. H. Hill. Ira B. Williams. 309. Kelley W. Smith. 311. N. C. Simpson. 312. A. T. Carr. 313. L. B. Glass. Jno. R. HalL 314. Morris Moore: Chas. McKee. 316. Elmer J. Allen. F. A. Hurlbut. M. W. Pehl.. R. H. Simmons. D. B. Williams. 319. W. S. Dillon. 323. Wm. A. Hardaway. Edw. C. Von Eitzen. 327. W. E. Redfern. 331. C. C. Pierce. Geo. E. McBride. 335. M. B. Wunder. Geo. E. Draper: Geo. D. Ladd. ' Jno. W. Pippin. / H. Prather. Jno. M. Featheringill. 337. Levi Gore. 338. Harry K. Thomson. 339. F. H. Wiehe. E. D. Jones. 340. F. L. D. Carr. O. D. Hollis. C. 'M. Lewis. W. W. Richardson. 343. C. N. Shelton. L. L. Snorgrass. 344. C. H. Guile. 345. J. T. Hollinger. J. C. Finke. J. L. Perry. O. E. Lichliter. R. R. Trimble. H. H. Williams: C. T. Wyatt. ' '" ' O. R. Eye路stone. C. F. Duppelmeyer. ,Wm.' H. Buckley. 349. Brandon Sal,1lsbury. 350. Geo. W. Berry. o

No'. of Lodge. 352. 354.

356, 360. 362. '363. 364. 365. 369. 371. 373. 378. 379. 381. 383. 388. 389. 390. 392. 396 397. 400. 403. 404. 405. 406. 407.

411. 412. 415. 416. 418. 419. 420.

Name of Party. M. A. Stapp. E. O. Lawing. M. B. Guthrie. C. R. Hanger. J. T. Mason. S. W. Haynes. A. H. Whitney. T. B. Willis: J. H. Dingman. D. B. Haven. 'F. B. Fink. 1. O. Goodenough. Chauncey Johnson. Wm. Phillips. F. B. Barnes. C. N. Nicks. M. J. Taylor. L. H. Kerstner. B. F. Brown. O. B. Foreman. R. F. Moreland. Jno. M. Campbell. E. G. Jolly. R. N. Jolly. 'Marvin D. Cox. Wm. R. George. H. J. Corwin. P. W. Ruff. W. L. Rucker. G. E. Boyle. A. J. Jones. D. C. Roper. Wm. Sams. D. M. Rush. .J. L. Bretz. D. H. Abernathy. B. B. Miner. F. T. Wood. La Rue Reading. J. N. Agee. Ira S. Sharrett. J. W. Duke. Wm. F. Boone. J. M. Cain. F. S. Vernon. . Geo. T. Butcher,.;',! E. Middlecoff.l: ':.~~., Wm. R. Harvey. '1'. H. G~Jbraith. T. H. Rudd. Ed Story. J. B. Trimier. t;

184

AppendL1:

No. of Lodge. Name of Party. H. C. Hartmann. A. H. Heisler. Wm. McCrea. H. J. Weindell. 421. C. E. Jackson. 422. J. E. Ramsey. Roy McKee. 423. John Berry. J. A. Browning. 428. F. W. Vanansdale. M. C. Bell. 429. Henry Williams. 430. G. C. Phillips. 431. John Yehle. W. B. Glover. T. D. Wrinkle. 434. Evan Dorsey. B. P. Green. 435. Geo. Farris. Geo. Price. Ed Kellicutt. 440. M. N. Kinder. 441. W. J. Macke. 444. Thomas Alexander. E. P. Hamilton. 445. F. M. Chambers. 446. C. H. Payson. J. L. Ward. O. W. Dreyer. D. F. McCoy. F. L. Bowles. H. W. Brown. W. J. Roberts. F. E. Geiss. H. K. Heathfield. F. A. Gavin. L. V. Reichenbach. 449. E. S. Blackwell. 450. Ho.mer Glaves. Chas. P. Thomas. 452. P. F. Porter. 453. R. T. Bailey. M. C. Grant. Milton Richards. 456. R. C. Hogue. A. J. Spohr. G. F. Jones. 458. .J. M. Rountree. 459. T. E. Hargus. S. L. Killian. 463. Wm. Bailey. E. B. Culpepper.

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No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Robt. Hall. S. F. Hall. G. W. Moorhead. E. T. Wooldridge. A. L. Walters. 464. C. L. McGinnis. 465. Chas. V.' Roof. 467. H. V. Grove. 472. L. G. Woodside. ~75. C. W. Sheppard. W. S. Colley. E. D. Marshall. 477. Paul H. Davis. 478. Sam Bass. J. A. Coats. J. N. Mlze. 482. j. C. Nafus. 'G. R. Huff. 483. J. B. JOhll'ston. 488. J. H. Dawkins. 493. G. R. Butcher. J. F. Skaggs. 495. R. P. Lewis. 499. Earl K. Hall. 509. Wm. A. Whitman. 512. J. C. Willis. 513: W'm. I. Thompson.' 514. C. N: Moore. 517. W. B. Hammers. 518. Geo. H. Meyer. 520. J. F. Schulz. 522. Thos. J. Griffith. H. B. Rose. E. B. Wilkerson. B. M. Bolton. N. B. Bailey. Wm. H. Spiller. G. H. Saunders. Fred J. Hawkins. A. H. Douglas. J. S. Shanks. 532. Wm. C. Dieckman. 533. D. N. Dobbs. . 536. F. M. Bullock. C; V. Hogan. 537: J. H. Bauer' Wm. J. Cotton. 538. H. A. Cantrell. 539. N. G. Yahns. 541. Thos. M. Forrest. 543. C. E. Kendrick.' 545. Ed. H. Dellinger.

[Sept.

1917.] No. of Lodge. Name of Party. Ed Killian.. 546. H. E. Ragsdale. Fred W. Knott. R. E. Slater. O. A. E~gan. Jno. C. Naylor. 547. L. A. Keller. A. E. Pursel. F. E. McDowell. J. L. Peppard. S. A. Dunham. 548. H. B. Spangler. Major Thos. Day. 550. A. T. Daniel. A. E. Shide. C. M. McDavis. Geo. G. Damon. 555. Buck Meador. 563. R. H. Nelson. A. H. Lau. C. W. Clapp. 566. Theo. C. Jacoby.

AppeJ/dix No. of. Lodge. Name of Party. 578. G. R. Williams. 581. 짜lm. Terry. 586. L. P. Cone. 587. N. H. Hartzell. M. W. Jones. 601. H. T. Randle. 602. P. Thompson. F. W. Cable. W. W. Garth, .Jr. N. H. Hickman. 606. E. Kanwormer. Wm. Smith. 608. Wm. P. Camp. 617. A. M. Jackson. 619. E. J. Gold. Edgar Ford. 621. A. M. Mitchell. L. M. Wooley. 623. C. A. Biggs. 630. Edwin Davies. 631. C. B. Johnson.

185

186

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-.. Appendix

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF LODGES. No. 602. 444. 366. 355. 590. ,10. 343. 252. 219. 544. 198. 255. 141.

443. 377. 356. 621. 193. 529. 412. 389. 633. 6. 346. 70. 55. 100. 156. 306. 127. 464. 267. 357. 26.

Name of Lodge. A. Acacia. Ada. Adair. Adelphi. Advance. Agency. Agricola. Alanthus. Albert Pike. Algabil. Allensville. Alton. Amsterdam. Anchor. Ancient Craft. Ancient Landmark. Anderson. Angerona. Apollo. .Appleton City. Arcana. Archie. Ark. Arlington. Armstrong. Artow Rock. Ash Grove. Ashland. Ashlar. Athens. Aullville. Aurora. Aux Vasse. Ava.

Name of Lodge. No. 373. Belle. 450. Belton. 170. Benevolence.. 642. Benjamin Franklin. 378. . Berlin. 573. Bernie. 330. Bertrand. 97. Bethany. 537. Bethel. 379. Biliings. 150. Birming. 41. Bismarck. 510. BiswelI. 535. Blackwell. 557. Blairstown. 594. Blodgett. 153. Bloomfield. 102. Bloomington. 337. Blue Springs. 101. Bogard. 449. Bois D'Arc. 195. Bolivar. 45. Bonhomme. 597. Bosworth. 587. Branson. 135. Braymer. 334. Breckenridge. 80. Bridgeton. 86. Brookfield.. 203. Brumley. 233. Bucklin. 501. Buckner. 275. Bunker. 442. Burlington. 254. Butler.

B. 217. 591. 116. 353. 367. 365. 3. 393. 632.

Barbee. Barnett. Barnes. Barnesville. Barry. Bayou. Beacon. Bee Hive. Belgrade.

416. 328. 486. 552. 183. 38. 63. 169. 284.

Cache. Cainsville. Cairo. Calhoun. California. Callao. Cambridge. Camden Point. Canopy.

1918.] No. 231. 549. 249. 401. 197. 461. 147. 431. 172. 611. 8159. 615. 185. 331. 407. 487. 333. 392. 388. 342. 229. 305. 610. 553. 559.

路17.

248. 路207. 601. 418. 507. 645. 463. 520. 161. 548. 482. 274. 485. 168. 534. 533. 120. 432. 369. 454. 528. 36.

Name of Lodge. Cardwell. Carl Junction. Carroll. Carterville. Carthage. Caruthersville. Casso Cement. Censer. Centertown. Central. Centralia. Chaffee. Chamois. Charity. Charleston., Chilhowee. Chillicothe. Christian. Chula. Circle. Claflin. Clarence. Clark. Clarksburg. Clarksdale. Clarksville. Clarkton. Clay. Clayton.. Clear Creek. Clearmont. Clever. Clifton. Clifton Heights. Clifton Hill. Clinton. Clintonville. Cold Spring. Cold Water. Colony. Columbia. Comfort. Compass. Competition路. Composite. Continental. Conway. Cooper.

187

Appendix. No. 265. 323. 600. 282. 561. 287. 606. 519. 368. 586. 312. 525. 227.

14. 492. 539. 386. 400. 562. 88. 137. 119. 39. 532. 325. 300. 285. 630. 384. 575. 291. 318. 599. 607. 595. 497. 121. 278. 505.

73.

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27. 405. 577. 332. 441.

Name of Lodge. Corinthian. Corner Stone. Cosby. Cosmos. Cowgill. Craft. Craig. qrane. Crescent Hill. Criterion.. Cuba. CUI1ningham. Cypress. Cyrene. D. Daggett. Dawn. Dayton. Decatur. Deepwater. Defiance. Delphian. De Soto. DeWitt. Dexter. Dockery. Doric. E. Earl. East Gate. East Prairie. Easter. Edina. Eldorado. Elvins. Eminence. Emmanuel. Equality. Erwin. Essex. Euclid. Eureka. Evergreen. Everton. Ewing. Excello. Excelsior.

188 No.

Appendix Name of Lodge.

No.

F. 483. ~90.

44. 619. 132. 47. 345. 281. 542. 339. 261. 23. 214. 578. 453. 554. 212. 192. 363. 352. 89. 48.

Fairfax. Fairmount. 路Fair Play. Fairview. Farmington. Fayette. Fellowship. Fenton. Ferguson. Fidelity. Florence. Florida., Forest City. Forest Park. Forsyth:Foster. Four Mile. Frankford. Fraternal. Friend. Friendship. Fulton. G.

5] 5. 106. 423. 359. 522. 422. 465. 125. 9. 2i'iO. 427. 475. 218.

72. 436. 397. 289. 644. 514. 579. 276. 618. 272. 66. 173.

Galena. Gallatin. Galt. Garrett. Gate City. Gate of the Temple; Gaynor City. Gentryville. George Washington. Glensted. Glenwood. Golden. Good Hope. Gorin. Gothic. Gower. Graham. Grain Valley. 'Granby. Grandin. Grand River. Grandview. Granite. Grant City. Gray Summit.

159. 425. 414. 107. 178. 589. 474.

[Sept. Name of Lodge. Green City. Green Ridge. Greensburg. Greenville. Griswold. Grove Spring. Guilford. H.

216. Hale City. 336. Hallsville. ,224. Hamilton. 188. Hannibal. 322. Hardin. 499. Harmony. 171. Hartford. 395. Hatfield. 21. Havana. 571. Hayti. 459. Hazelwood. 354. Hebron. 37. Hemple. 477. Henderson. 123. Hermann. 288. Hermitage. 187. Hermon. 104. HeroIne. 211. Hickory Hill. 527. Higbee. . 364. Higginsville. .' 455. Hinton. 362. Hiram. 279. Hogle's Creek. 262. Holden. 49. Holt. 251. Hope. 239. Hopewell. 215. Hornersvill e. 580. Houston. 4. Howard. 130. Hume. 32. Humphreys. 415. Hunnewell. 30. Huptsville. T.

410. S8l. 76.

Iberia. III mo. Independence.

190 No. 35. 2. 85. 244. 42. 516. 567. 151. 471. 1. 639. 344. 144. 612. 129. 295. 64. 490. 246. 58. 408. 186. 603. 320. '184. 351. • 558. 294. 628. 614. 158. 637. 382. 476. 439. 40. 99. 327. 338. 221.

Appendi% Name of Lodge. Mercer. Meridian. Miami. Middle Fabius. Middle Grove. Milford. Miller. Milton. Mineral. Missotiri. Mizpah. Moberly. Modern. Mokane. Monett. Monlteau. Monroe. Montevallo. Montgomery City. Monticello. Montrose. Morality. Morehouse. Morgan. Morley. Mosaic. Moscow. Mound City. Moundville. Mount Washington. Mountain Grove. Mountain View. Mt. Ararat. Mt. Hope. Mt. Olive. Mt. Moriah. Mt. Vernon. Mt. Zion. Myrtle. Mystic Tie. N.

25. 568. 560. 247. 60. 199. 307.

Naphtali. Naylor. Nelson. Neosho. f;.,.·· New Bloomfield. New Hope. New London.

No. 429. 270. 175. 473. 470. 372. 643. 157. 358. 622. 181. 583.

[Sept. Name of Lodge. New Madrid. New Salem. Newton. Nineveh. Nodaway. Nonpareil. Northeast. ; North Star. Northwest. Norwood. Novelty. Novinger.

O. 163. 134. 576. 139. 518. 303. 317. 7. 624. 297.

Occidental. . Olean. Olive Branch. Oregon. Oriental. Osage. Osborn. O'Sullivan. Owensville. Ozark.

241. 18. 140. 19. 617. 308. , 65. 11. 319. 530. 4'98. 551. 92. 502. 136. 472. 399. 182. 314.

Palestine. Palmyra. Papinsville. Paris Union. Park. Parrott. Pattonsburg. PauIdingvilIe. PaulviIle. Peculiar. Pee Dee. Pendleton. Perseverance. Philadelphia. Phoenix. Pickering. Pike. Pilot Knob. Pine.

1918.] No. 108. 428. 469. 504. 113. 160. 142. 467. 176. 79. 349. 232., 95. 209. 166. 242. 131. 556. 546. 503. 179. 148. 190. 596. 180. 383.

Appendix.

Name of Lodge. Pineville. Pittsville. Plato. Platte City. Plattsburg. Pleasant. Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Hope. Point Pleasant. 'Polar Star. Pollock. Polo. Pomegranate. Poplar Bluff. Portageville. Portland. Potosi. Prairie. Prairie Hill. Prairie Home. Pride of the West. Purdy. Putnam. Puxico. Pyramid. Pythagoras. Q.

380. 196.

Queen City. QultInan.

478. 33. 258. 201. 451. 391. 584. 468. 280. 570. 167. 479. 385. 57. 361. 13. '96.

Racine, , Ralls. Ravanna. Ravenwood. Raymore. Raytown. I Red Bird. Red Oak. Reed Spring. Republic. Revere. Rich Hill. Richland. Richmond. Riddick. Rising Sun. Robert Burns.

R. ':'.~.

No. 67. 435. 269. 341. 213. 550: 404. 426. 204. 316. 238. 90. 572.

191 Name of Lodge. Rocheport. Rockbridge. Rock Prairie. Rockville. Rolla. Rose Hill. Rosendale. Rothville. Rowley. Rural. Rushville. Russellville. Rutledge. S.

225. 226. 208. 424. 298. 462. 293. 71. 508. 448. 126. 236. 517. 513. . 585. 625. 256. 228. 371. 304. 310. 75. 511. 266. 271. 206. 200. 547. 466. 296. 524. 347. 155. 96. 273.

Salem. Saline: Salisbury. Samaritan. Sampson. Santa Fe. Sarcoxie. Savannah. Saxton. Schell City. Seaman. Sedalia. Seligman. Senath. Shamrock. Sheffield. Shekinah. Shelbina. Sheldon. Signal. Sikeston. Silex. Skidmore. Social. Solomon. Somerset. Sonora. South Gate. Southwest. Sparta. Spickardsville. Spring Creek. Spring Hill. St. Andrews. St. Clair.

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192 No.

588. 234. 230. 28. 78. 20. 93. 109. 419. 133. 634. 538. 523. 283. 592. 608. 604. 174. 69. 555. 263.

Name of Lodge. St. Francisville. St. Francois. St. James. St. John's. St. Joseph. St. Louis. St. Marks. Stanberry. Star. Star oftha West. Steele. Stella. Stinson. Stockton. Stoutsville. Strafford. Strasburg. Sturgeon. Sullivan. Summerville. Summit.

T. 565. 438. 299 1 177. 56~.

56. 631. 111. 638. 205. 641. 122. 440.

34. 360. 6:35. 114. 360. 12.

Tebbetts. Temperance. Temple. Texas. Tiff City. Tipton. Tower Grove. Trenton. Triangle. Trilumina. Trinity. Triplett. Trowel. Troy. Tuscan. Tuscumbia. Twilight. Tyrian. Tyro.

U. Union. Trnion Star. 210. Unionville. n. United. 495. Unity.

593. 1 ?4.

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Appendix No. 421. 286.

Name of Lodge. Urbana. â&#x20AC;˘ Urich.

V. 413. 629. 509. 491. 493. 452. 117. 94. 62.

Valley. Valley Park. Van Buren.. Vandalia. Vernon. Verona. Versailles. Vienna. Vincil. W.

348. 52. 605. 456. 627. 74.

609. 87. 61. 526. 375. 235. 636. 512. 98. 84. 22. 613. 194. 46. 445. 103. 396. 15. 53. 340. ,202. 434. 301. 417. 162. 374.

Wadesburg. Wakanda.. Walker. Wallace. Wallace Park. Warren. Warrenton. Washington.. 'Waverly. Wayne. W.ayn~svil1e. Weatherby. Weaubleau. Webb City. Webster. Webster Groves. Wellington. Wellston. Wellsville. Wentzville. West Gate. West View. Wl6stern Light. Western Star.. Weston. Westport. Westville. Wheeling. White Hall. White Water. Wnitesville. Wilderness.

1918.] No. 620. 8. 370. 191. 29. 540~

430. 277. 223. 387. 24.

. Name of Lodge. Willard. Williamsburg; Williamstown. Wilson. Windsor. Winigan. Winona. Wm. D. Muir. Woodlawn. Woodside. Wyaconda.

193

Appendi.1;. No.

Name of Lodge. X.

50.

Xenia.

563.

York.

545. 189.

Zalma. Zeredath'a.

Y. Z.

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1918.

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1 Missouri. 1St. Louis ...•........ I "·"·· "IA' H. Wi n1-<e-I-m-e-y-'e-r-. Anthony F. Tttner .. , ·Ilst and 3rd Thur.sdays. 2 Meridian." ,St. Louis " J, W. Zykan ,Thos. C. Kuhnle 2d and 4th Thursdays. 3 Beacon ,St. Louis , O. W. Vossmeyer· .. F . L. Magoon 2d and 4th Thursdays. 4 I Howard I:--<e~ Franklin....... Howard W. O. Cox: C. F. Le~ 2d an'd 4th Saturdays. ' 5 United ISprmgfield IGreene F. P. McAtee M. F. Smith 3d Monday each month. 6 ·1.Ark INewark Knox Y. Rich C. H. Nelson Saturday after full moon. 7 O'Sullivan 'Iwalnut Grove IGreene 'IP' E. Parker r. S. McLemore Tuesday before full moon. 8 vViIllamsb'!rg vVilIian:sburg ....•... I Callaway A. J. Courshon O. Garrett.: Thursday after· full moon. 9 1, Geo. Washmgton .. , 1St. LoUIs , ~ W. H. Niestrath Wm. L. Reynolds 2d and 4th. Tuesdays. 10 Agency Agency Buchanan A. E. Krumme W. E. Goins 1st and 3d Saturdays. 11 . Pauldlngville IWright ~ity ·warr~n;,.""'" E. A. Fluesmeier ...• H. Stegen Fri. o.n or bef. f. m. and' 2 wks. after. 121 T~r.o .•........... ,Caledoma .........•• Washm.,ton iEdW . Drew \Vm . .T. D.ent. Saturday on or before full moon. . I Ba:ry .' , P~atte ·IE. E. Peter·son M. Blevms Saturday on or before full moon. 13 Rlsmg Sun 14 I Cyrene ,Eo.lla .....•.......•• ,jPlke H. G. Lewis :\1· W. Henry ...•.•. 'Thursday on or before full moon. A . E. De Ford 15'1 Western Star 'vVmston Daviess Sidney Everman Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 16 MemPhis '.MemPhi.s IS?otland W. W ..wa.gner Chas.•SWift Friday on or before full moon. 17 I ClarksvlIle !Clarksville Pike T. J. Simonds O. S. Ellwards ,. 1st and 3d Thursdays. 18 i Palmyra , I. Palmyra ' Marion 'IH: A. yeager Saml. J. Feaster .•.• 2d and 4th Thursdays. 191 Paris Union 'IParis Monroe " .. A. T. Vaughn .las. J. B:ownrng 2d and 4th Mondays. 20 St. Louis St. Louis ...........•..............•. August Barthel .. ,. H . A. Stemer 12d and 4th Wednesdays. 21 Havana '1'. McFall. ...........•• IGentry J.. n.o. R.. TU.II. O. R. Hunt "Isaturday on or before full moon. 22 I Wellington DeKalb ",' ..•.• , :Buchanan N. S. Call [B. B. Van Hoozer 1st Saturday each month. . IFlorida jMon:oe D. P. Violette W .. McCr·eery Saturday o.n or before full moon. 23 I Florida 241 Wyaconda ILaGra~ge " . " . LewIs C. M. Thomas Leslie Edwards: 1st and 3d Thursdays. 25 Naphtall. St. LoUIs .•......... , Jno, E. Zelch A rth UT S. Morey , 2d and 4th Thursdays. 26 Ava IAva ..............•... DOUgla~ H. S. WIIson IJos.. v. !.'ittS .•...•••. 3dw .. edneSday., 27 Evergreen New J:Iaven 'IFra~klln Jno. Greenstreet R. J. Shelble lIst and 3d ~aturdays.. 281 St.'John., !H~nnIbal. ~ Manon Wm. A. SpegaL 'Iwm. H. BJacksha.w 1st and 30 Mondays. 291 Windsor IWmdsor "IHenry Paul H. Brame Henry C, ChurchIll. . lIst and 3d Tuesdays. 30 H.mltsville " :IH.untsvme Randolph A. Bedford J. V. Minor •••••••• 1st. and 3d Tuesdays. 31 Liberty............ Liberty............. Clay 'IE. H. Norton .Ino, F. De Berry , 2d and 4th Mondays. 32 Humphreys Humphreys Sullivan ..•..... F. D. Moberly ,CIYde E. Humphrey. '12cl and 4th Wednesdays. 33 nails Centre .............• IRalls W. F. Garnett Edw. F. Layne 12d and 4th Saturdays. 34 1 '.rroy Troy Lincoln" H. P. Reeds Otto Hanni. ,2d and 4th Saturdays.

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Laddonia Audra.in ...••... A. R. Hancock E. C. Kennen Frld&y on or betore tull tnoon. CabooL Texas .••....•.. B. F. Fielden Tesse Lareau ...•.... Sat. on or bet. f. tn. and 2 wks. after. Versallles .........•. Morgan R. H. Woods Wm. W. Moore 1st and 3d Fridays. Kingston Caldwell Wesley White Lee Bridgwater. " Sat. on "r bef. f. m. and 2 wks. atter. De Soto ........•.... Jel'ferson G. A. Auerswald F. Wm. Blank .•..... 2d and 4th Thursdays. Parkvllle Platte ..•..... ;. Geo. B. Tuggle M. L. Goodin Saturday on or before full moon. St. Louis ~ Geo. D. Wobbe Wm. A. Kleinschmidt 2d and 4th Fridays. Triplett............. CharitOn .. , J. A. Twyman c. C. Stobaugh 1st and 3d Thursdays. Hermann Gasconade •..... Ftank Beekman Henry Salzmann 1st and 3d Mondays. Union St~r. . . . . . . . .. DeKalb........ W. E. Robinson.... M. D. Barton 2d and 4th Fridays. Gentryville Gentry U. S. Crawford ..• Geo. W. Francis Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Milan ..•............ SuIIivan R. L. Garner T. A. Sandefur •...... 1st \lnd 3d Mondays. Albany .......•...... Gentry ..•.•.... W. H. Stevens S. C. Klllam 2d and 4th Fridays. Ridgeway Harrison Wm. A. Miner Elzumer Scott. Mon. on or bef.-f. m. and 2 wks. after. Monett. Barry •.•....... R. L. Peters Sig. Solomon 1st and 3d Fridays. Hume .•............., Bates ; .. \ C. E. Horton. Jr J. Gassaway •••••••• 1st and 3d Thursdays. Potosi. ..........•... Washington N. A. Maxwell. Henry C. BelL Friday on or before full moon. Farmington......... St. Francois M. M. Ruff O. W. Bleeck 1st and 3d Fridays. Ironton .•........•.. \ Iron J. M. Hawkins IA. B. Reel. , Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Olean ...•........... Mlller Don A. Kirchner Jas. E. Rite '13d Saturday. Braymer Caldwell Geo. M. Reisch O. B. Moorman ,2d and 4th Tuesdays. Bowling Green PiKe J. E. Thompson Cash Wenkle 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Birch Tree Shannon T. J. Humphrey G. S. Wattles Saturday on or before full moon. Fl1lmore Andrew '1'. B. Kennedy C. L. Gilbert .••••• ,. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Oregon Holt L. M. Dawson "IJno. T. Thatcher 1st Monday and 3d Saturday. ROckville Bates D. O. Bradle,y. Jr .. Jno. A. Hammer Saturday on or before full moon. Amsterdam Bates W. W. Thornbroughl'D. S. Badger 2d and 4th Tuesdavs. Otterville Cooper 'IW' S. Poage J. H. Gunn ,Saturday on or before full moon. Irondale \oVashington Wm. F. Bond T. H. King 1st and 3d Saturdays. Humansville Polk H. B. Wann W. S. Carleton Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Licking Texas T. B. Mitchell Enos Sisk Saturday on or before full moon. College Mound Macon Wayne Mikel Emmett Rector 2d and 4th Saturdays. Harrisonville Cass Geo. C. Monroe Will RusseIl 1st and 3d Fridays. Purdy Barry W. H. Horton Jas. S. Rhea Every Thursday. Lexington Lafayette W. L. Groves W. R. Eckle 3d Tuesdays. Faucett •............ Buchanan C. C. Lamar , Jas. W. Roach 4th Thursday. Moberly Randolph I. W. Gee 'IB. T. Goslin 1st Saturday. Linn Creek Camden J. M. Vincent Chas. M. Davis Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Bloomfield.......... Stoddard :T. L. Ashley ' Karl O. Gillespie Friday nearest full moon. Desloge............. St. Francois , L. W. Garrett Albert J. Clay , 1st and 3d Wednesdays. ' Chillicothe, R. R. 3 Livingston..... Willis Cole H. P. Wanner Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Ashland , Boone E. P. Crenshaw F. E. Whitfield 1st Friday and 3d Saturday. Rockport. Atchison D. L. Dalke Wm. E. Giermann 2d and 4th Thursdays. Mountain Grove Wright N. L. Botten E. H. Farnsworth 2d and 4th Fridays.

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2391 Hopewell ........•. Lesterville ,." Re~nolds C. M. Fitzpatrick .. Otho Robinette Saturday on or after full moon. 240 Manes , Manes , .. , WrIght E. E. Rhoads Elmer 0 .. Bennett lst Saturdays. 241 Palestine St. Charles .••••• ,., " St. Charles .• , .. A. E. Hucker Jas. W. Jacobs 'J'lst and 3d Tuesdays. 242 Portland., ..•....•. ReadsviIle Callaway : H. R. Gilbert .•.•.. O. B. Knox .•.••••... Saturday on or before full moon. 243 Keystone ...••••... St. Louis ..•.•..•................ :. "1 Taylor R. Young Chas. W. Speirs Ilst and 3d Wednesdays. 244 MiddleFabius .•..... Downl~g.........•.. Schuyler A. 'J. Drake !R. '1'. Gamble \sat. on or bef. f. m. and,2 wks. after. 245 Knob Noster ..•... "jKnOb :"oster Johnson "j Frank Jenks •..... James Hogan 1st and 3d Fridays. 246 Montgomery City ~ontgomery City ,MontgOmery , Harry E. Bal! !H. N. Cason }st Monday on or before full moon. 247 I Neosho Neosho INewton Leo H. Johnson C. E. Prettyman. Sr.. 1st and 3d Thursda)s. 248 Clarkton " Clarkton............ Dunklin ..•.•... L. J. Dunn '.' C. J. Elkins lst and 3d Mondays. 249 Carroll. Norborne ...•.•.•...• :::arroll. ..•.•... "Ym. T. Williams .. R. E. Parrish ..•.... 2d and 4th Mondays. 250 Glensted ' Glensted •.•••..•.•.. IMorgan ...•.... 1 J. S. Bridges I Joe E. Marriott .. , .. ISaturday on or before full moon. 251 Hope , Washington IFranklin iR. E. Hurst ,Ed'V. W. GaIlenkamp'llst and 3d Fridays. 252 Alanthus Stanberry ....•.. : IGentry J. L. Grantham R. L. Richardson. ' Saturday on or before full moon. 253 Laredo •..........•. Laredo .......•....•. ·Grundy , J. R. Pence IA. L. McGuire '12d and 4th Tuesdays. 254 Butler .•........... Butler ' Bates .....••... W. E. Welton A. H. Culver... .. 1st and 2d Saturdays. 255 Alton Alton Oregon C. S. Gohn J. N. Wiggs \sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2d Frl. aft. 256 Shekinah .........• Festus Jefferson .•.•... E. A. Santschi. H. E. Vaughn ,2d and 4th Tuesday. 257 Lodge of Light EaglevlIIe ..•.....•.. Harrison ..•.••. Fred Pearson J. C. Monk :Friday on or before fuB moon. 258 Ravanna \Ravanna ..•.•.•.... : Mercer·.......•. Clyde Raines E. A. McDonald Wednesday before full moon. 259 Lodge of Love Lancaster Schuyler · ·Chas. M. york H. C. Burkland 2d and 4th Fridays. 260. MechanlcsvlIIe ....• ' Hamburg ..•........ St. Charles King Pugh •...... Henry H. Heusler Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 261[ Florence 'INew Florence ..•.•... Montgomery B. F. Rice ,'Howard Ellis '" 1st and 3rd Saturdays. 262 Holden ; Holden ......••...... Johnson L. H. Rose A. E. 'Mayhew 1st and 3d Thursdays. 2631 Summi~ Lee's Summit ...•.... Jackson ; H. F. Maxwell H. P. Holbert. .....• 1st and 3d Fridays. 264, Kirbyville ,HolIlster ..••••...••.• Taney Jno. E. Trout. IJ. D. Porter , .. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. 265 Corinthian 'Warrensburg Johnson M. D. Aber G. Favorite 1st and 3d Mondays. 266 Social Martin~burg........• Audrain W,' P. Moses J. N. S.tePhens Saturday af,ter full moon. 267 Aurora St. LOUIs ...•....................•.. C. H. Kn-app, Act'g. Henry Wilke 1st and 3d 'tuesdays. 268 Lodge' of Truth Atlanta ...•......... Macon Jno. B. Wright. V. D. Gordon 1st and 3d Mondays. 269 Rock Prairie Halltown ..••..•.... , Lawrence ....•. H. W. Cameron 'IJ. W. West 2d Saturday. 270 New Salem " Winfield ....•....•... Lincoln .....•.. i C. W. Maden :. H. H. Arnold 1st and 3d Saturdays. G . W. Nonemacher 271 Solomon Springfield , .....• Greene 'r'D. R. Lynde 2d Monday. . 272 Granite iS~dali •........•••.. Pettis W. A. Harman. Act. S. B. Kennon 3d Friday. 273 ! St. Clair Iosceo(a. St. Clair G. D. Dalgleish Geo. W. Davies IFrlday on or. before full moon. 274, Cold Spring T,p.eton Johnson T,. W. Harris J. O. Reynolds !Thursday.on or befol'e full moon, 1

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319 . .. , Brash.ear Adair ....•..... 1R. P. tl. T. wilson £ 320 Morgan " , VersaIlles ~ Morgan B. F. Bowlme W. E. Hulett 2d and 4th Mondays. 321 Jonathan.......... Denver 1 Worth C. M. Craven Frank pe.arl. 2d and .4th Wednesdays. 322 Hardin ~ HardIn Ray Wm. Eslinger H. F. Hoover Sat. bef. f. m. and 2 wkg. after. 323 CornerStone St. Louis : , Geo. Schmorleltz .. JEo. E. Schmid jIst and 3d Mondays. 324 McDonald Independence J~ckson Edw. C. vyard Allan Mc? Hoyt. ..-. 'jlst and 3d Mondays. 325 Dockery Meadville Lmn H. A. StrIckler W. D. ShIflet Tuesday of each week 326 Linn Linn Osage 1 Aug. Gove Cha.s. J. Vaughan 'I·sat. on or bef. f. m.. and 2 wks. after 327 Mt. Zion ·· 1 West Plains HO\'.~ell E. N. Laird 1C. F. Funkhouser 1st and 3d Fridays. 328 Cainsvllle ...•...... Cainesville Harrisc·n W. J. Burrows F. M. French 1st and 3d Thursdays. 329 Kenned y / Elmo ...........•... Nodaway Geo. Colvin .Jno. S. Wood 1st and 3d Saturdays. 330 Bertrand · Bertrand Mississippl. 'jW. S. Love 'jA. R. Childress ....• 1st and 3d Thursdays. 331 chari.ty 1 St. JOSePh Buch~nan Morley H. L.>-gg ...• Wm. A. Piner '12d and 4th. Mondays. 332 Excello Excello ", Macon W. ~. Franks Chas. S. King 3d Saturday. 333 Chillicothe........ Chillicothe l~lvingston G. C. Carnahan... Jas. W. McCormick .. 2d and 4th Fridays. 334 Bre<:kinrldg e Brec~enridge caldwell. 1 E. E. Divinia 'IF. O. Rougemont. 12d and 4th T~ursdays. 336 JoplIn JoplIn Jasper H. ·D. Evans ......• Wm. A. Nickell. 1st and 3d Fridays. 1 Boone 336 Hallsville......... Hallsville W. V. Ewens .....• ·R. F. Hulett ·ISaturday on or after full moon. 337 Blue Springs Blue Springs 1 Jackson J. L. Hiffner \V. D. ·Warren '11st and 3d Fridays. 338 Myrtl.e Richmond. R. R Hay "IHenry E. Wall ....• Chas.L. Renfro , Saturday on or before full moon. 339 Fidelity Farley .......•...... Platte W. T. Hope ; ..• R. W. Carson ,Wednesday on or before full moon 340 Westport. KansasCity Jackson D. A. Brown H. C. Elberg 12d and 4th Tuesdays. . ,1 Rockville Bates E. R. Benedlct. ...• ,S. H. Bothwell. ·····11st and 3d Saturdays. 341 1 Rockville 342 Circle Roscoe ~t. Clair Jas. A. Smith IW' W. Spencer Thursday on or before full moon. 343 Agricola Chilhowee, R. R. 22 .. Henry J. A. Ross B. G. Cates : Saturday on .01' before full moon. 344 Moberly Moberly ; Randolph M. F. Koblitz 'IJno. W. Tate 2d and 3d Mondays. 345 Fellowship Joplin 1 Jasper W. L. Perry ......• Frank G. Ade 2d and 4th Fridays. 346 Arlington ·Dixon Pulaski. B. A. Aistrap S. R. Hale : 'iThursday on or before full moon. 347 Spring Creek , . Lec.oma Dent S. F. Arthur Jos. D. Bradford Saturday 'on or before full moon. 348 Wadesburg ......•• CreIghton Cass J. W. Gregg ,F. C.Blossom...... Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 4th Saturday. _ 349 Pollock ·Pollock Sullivan Otis Reinhai'd John C. Schnelle lst and 3d Tuesdays. 350; Tyrian............ Montrose:R. R. 35 Bates S. W. Maxey W. H. Dudley ••.••• Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 351 I Mosaic Belleview '.. Iron O. E. Moore N. Warren Saturday on or after full moon. 3521 Friend ozark 1 :::hristlan J. C. young Geo. T. Breazle Saturday on or before full moon. 353 Barnesville Elllngton Reynolds Thos. L. Wilson J. B. Russell 2d and 4th Saturdays. 354 Hebron , Me;,:ico Audrain , J. W. Buffington ;T. J. Kelso 1st Tuesday. ,1

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Curryville Peirce City Carterville Malta Bend Lowry City Rosendale , Everton........ . . . .. Malden , Charleston.......... Montrose Louisville Iberia .. , ..•......... Hartville Appleton City Bolckow ,... Greensburg Hunnewell .........• St. Louis Laflin , Lincoln Taberville St. Louis Urbana , Springfield , GaIt ....•........... Bonne Terre Green Ridge > Rothville Glenwood Pittsville , •.. ~ew Madrid Winona Halfway Competition Mack's Creek Whee~ing..•..•.••• :.

Pike Lawrence Jasper Saline St. Clair Andrew Dade Dunklin........ Mississippi. , Henry......... Lincoln .•...... !Miller jWright. ..•..... St. Clair , Andrew ...•.•.. Knox ......•... Shelby

B01I1nger Benton St. Clair ; Dallas ..•.•.... Greene .....•... Grundy ...••... ' St.. Francois Pettis Chariton Schuyler Johnson New Madrid Shannon .•.•... Polk Laclede Camden Livingston

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W. G. Caldwell. J. H. Sisson Thursday on or before full moon. S. J. Douthitt A. T. Boothe ,1st and 3d Thursdays; E. Frazier J. B. Boyd 1st and 3d Fridays. A. N. Van Anglen. ,J. G. Nye Tuesday on or before full moon I. E. Austin :J. B. Good Friday' on or before full moon. J. C. Hoshor L. R. Portenfleld 2d and 4th Thursdays. Wm.· Raubinger J. C. Tomson 2d and 4th Wednesdays. Ira M. Morris George Dalton, Sr Friday on or before full moon. C. F. Steritt. Jas. A. Boone , ,1st and 3d Thursdays. B. F. Gaither .. ' C. C. Arnold , 1st and 3d Saturdays. J. E. Rudloff Jno. Kleismer Saturday on or before' full moon. John Ferguson .. ,. ,Brose Dickerson, Saturday on or before full moon. Geo. C. Murrell H. Farmer Friday on or before full moon. E. H. Kavanaugh .. Jas. A. White Saturday on '01' before full moon. McF. Price W. L. Wood 2d and 4th Saturdays. J. W. Boley Lester Kaser , , Saturday on or before full moon. . 1. J. Volgelsang C. W. Howe Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. E. H. Johnston A. P. Watkins 2d and 4th Saturdays. J. F. Winters B. F. Winters , Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. A. O. Bumpas W .. H. Comer , 4th Saturday. J. L. Webster W. S. Hoover Saturday on or before full moon. Roy C. Gans E. C. Wm. Ortmann .. 1st and 3d Mondays. W. D. Vaughan E. R. Thorp .. , 2d Saturday. L. E. Sheridan Edw. W. Clark .. , 3d Thursday. • S. A. D. Elmore Abe Tolle, Actg 2d and 4th Fridays. H. H. Whitehead .. C. C. Woodside ..•... 1st and 3d Saturdays. E. C. Bagby Ira L. Lee 2d and 4th Fridays. Floyd Wilson 'H. H. Miller 2d and 4th Wednesdays. L. McGoldrick Z. O. Briant Sat. on or after f. m. and 2 wks. aft. W. S. Raker J. M. Rice Friday on or before full moon. C. M. Barnes Geo. V. Montague 2d and 4th Mondays. F. J. Marie J. T. Loyd , Thursday on or before full moon. E. L. Van Gilder B. F. Meyer Saturday on or before full moon. Thos. Webb Omar Vermillion Saturday on or after full moon. J. R. Eidson N. V. Moulder ....•.. 1st Saturday. H. D. Clem Chas. Hawker 2d and 4th Thursdays. R.

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435 Rockbridge Rockbridge OzarK , 436 Gothic ........•.... Alexandria. ...•.....• Clark 437 Lafayette .....•.... ICorder ...•.........• Lafayette 438 Temperance Smithville •..•.•.•. " Clay •.••.•••... 439 Mt. Olive Rogersville, R. R. 3 Webster ..•..... 440 , Trowel 'IMarble Hill ..•....... Bollinger.•..... 441 Excelsior.......... Jackson ..•...•....•. Cape Girardeau. '. Burlington June Nodaway ..•...• 442 1 Burlington 443 Anchor .•.......... St. Louis ..................•.•...... 444 Ada :. Orrick ..•........... Ray •........... 445 West Gate St. Louis Kansas City Jackson 446 1 Ivanhoe 447 Jacoby DarHngton Gentry 448 Schell City Schell City ....•..... Vernon 449; Bois D'Arc Bois D'Arc ..••...•.. Greene .....•... 450 Belton............ Belton ...•...•••.... Cass .....•..... 451 Raymore !RaymOre......•..... Cass .....•..... 452 Verona Verona ...•.......•.. Lawrence .•.... 453 Forsyth Forsyth Taney 454 Continental IStewartsville De Kalb 455 Hinton ...•........ ·. Brown Station. Boone ....•.... 456 Wallace IBunceton .....••..... Cooper 457 Jonespurg , Jonesburg Montgomery , 458 Melville Dadeville ...........• Dade 459 Hazelwood iseymour ......•.. .- .. Webster 460 . Lambskin St: Louis ..........•..........•..... 461 Caruthersville jCaruthersvme .•...•. Pemiscot 462 Santa Fe ~. .~olino Monroe 463 CHfton ...•...... ··· ,lhayer ........•....• Oregon 464 Aullvllle ·. 'Iconcordla , ILafayette •.••.• 465 Gaynor City Parnell :\i'odaway 466 South West South West City ....• McDonald .••... 467 Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope ......• Polk .........•• 468 Red Oak Red Oak .•....•..... Lawrence .•.... 469 Plato ; 'Plato ..............• Texas .......•.• 470 Nodaway.......... Maryville :-<odaway 471 MineraL Oronogo............ Jasper 472 Pickering Pickering•.........• Nodaway ......• 473 Ninevah Olney ..•••...•...... Lincoln 474 Guilford Guilford Nodaway 475 Golden Golden City .•......• Barton 476 Mt. Hope ,Odessa 'ILafayette 477 Henderson Rogersville ...•...... Webster .......• 478 Racine Seneca .....••..••... :-.lewton 479 Rich HilL Rich Hill .•......... , Bates ...•..... "

W. L. Ellis C. H. Ross "ISaturday on or before full moon. H. R. Carver J. D. Rebo , Saturday on or before full moon. Wm. M. Wilson S. M. Reynolds 'I,Monda y on or before full 'moon. A.' H. Ecton ·A. O. Lowman 1st and 3d Wednesdays. ' C. W. Brooks Otto Brooks Friday before fUll moon. J., L. Estes R. A. DeWitt, Actg .. ad and 4th Saturdays. D. G. Seibert. A. G. Penzel. , 2d and 4th Thursdays. H. S. Staples A. F. Stitt 1st and 3d Saturdays. Wm. Lewerenz R. H. Carrall. 2d.,and 4th .Wednesdays. E. P. Legg Geo. A. Hall ••.•..... 1st and 3d Fridays. A. J. Stansbury Fred J. Kurtz., 1st and 3d Tuesdays. L. L. Hoopes Geo. S. McLanahan 2d an.d 4th Thursdays. P. B. Kidney Fred Minkner 1st and 3d Fridays. Vance J. Day J. G. B. Marquis Saturday on or b.efore full moon. M. O. Likins H. R. Brooks 1st and 3d Tuesdays. W. S. Williams Carl G. Ryden ....•• 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Chas. M. Lightcap .. Jno. W. Wade .. , 2d and 4th Tuesdays. R. J. Mitchell. John W. Young~ 1st and 3d, Tuesdays. Arter Kissee 'IJ. A. Weatherman Saturday on or after full moon. J. C. Bynum Walter Bauer 1st and 3d Tuesdays. B. F. Goslin Tilford Goslin 4th Friday. H. D. Carlos. Jr O. H. Cramer ' 1st and 3d Fridays. G. L. Wilson H. D. Carter .•....... Saturday on or before full moon. R. L. Myers C. F. Landers , Thurs. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Wm. H.Bolllnger .. Carl Garner , Thurs. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Wm. D. Moore Fred G. Fuessel. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. J. W. Carmean John D. Strohm~ 1st and 3d Tuesdays. J. J. Johnston ....• W. H. McCue .. , Saturday on or before full moon. O. A. Woodward ,Robt. L. Williams 2d and'4th Tuesdays. Geo. A. Klingenberg,J· E. Lohoefeuer 1st and 3d Fridays. Hiram Day IH. A. Frawley 1st and 3d Saturdays. G. M. NIChOIS W. D. Polson ..•..... Saturday on or before full moon. E. J. Adams B. A. Reed , . Thursday o.n or before full moon. J. M. Inks ID. E. Curry Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. Robt. B. Tilley G. W. Turner Saturday before ful1 moon. F. R. Marcell L. P. Colvin 2d and 4th Saturdays. Jno. H. B. Mays Sam. W. Dye 1st and 3d Thursdays. W. C. Runnels r. F. Hanna 2d and 4th Saturdays. M. M. young W. L. Northcutt. 1st Saturday. C. C. Bledsoe Alex H. Wilson 2d and 4t.h Saturdays. C. A. Masters J. W. Mardick .•.•.• 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Joe Kuehls S. S. Rutan .•.•...•. 2d and 4th Fridays. Jas. A. Clift B. A. Hankins .•.••• Thursday on or before full moon. A. I •. Brown W. E. Street. 2d and 4th Mondays. C. A. Griffin W. W. Ferguson, Jr.. 2d and 4th Mondays.

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No. 480 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 604 505 506 607 508 509 610 511 512 513 514 515 516 517

Lodge. JeweL .....•....... Marceline . Clinton v1lle . Fairfax . Kirkwood . Cold Water , Cairo . Chilhowee . Lock Spring . Lakev1lle . Montevallo . ' Vandalia . Daggett. . Vernon . Lewistown . Unity .. Robert Burns , Equality : . Pee Dee . Harmony . Jameson . Buckner . Philadelphia . Prairie Home , Platte City .. , . Euclid . Lathrop . Clearmont . , Saxton '" Van Buren . Blswell ,. Skidmore . Webb City .. Senath :. Granby . Galena .. \ Milford . Seligman .

Town and P. O. Address. Pleasant HUI. ••••••• Marceline ...•....... El Dorado Springs .... Fairfax ...........•. Kirkwood ..•.....••• DrexeL Cairo .....•.•....••. Chilhowee ........••. Lock Spring .•....... ' Bell City ..•.....•... Montevallo Vandalia ..•......... :\IcKittrick Bronaugh ...•....... Lewistown •.••....•• Richards Gainesville ..•.... ; .. Newburg ..•.....•... Mussel Fork ....•...• St. Louis. . • . . . . . . • .. Jameson Buckner Philadelphia ....•••. , Prairie Home ....•.•. Platte Cily ..•••..••. St. Louis Lathrop .......•..... Clearmont. Saxton, R. R.I .•••• Van Buren .........• Browning Skidmore Webb City Senath Granby , Galena Milford. ~ Seligman

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Cass .•••••••••. A. B. Brannock Geo. W. Smith ...•... 2d Friday. Linn .•.•.••••.. Edw. W. Tayler Wm. E. Parks 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Cedar .•...••... Thos. W. Snodgrass. F. W. Elliott .•..•••.. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Atchison '•.. Wm. N. Curry A: F. NeaL 2d and 4th Tuesdays. St. Louis .•.. , .. H. Schroeder Hugo S. 'JacobI. ' 2d and 4th Mondays. Cass .......•... C. G. Conn Leslie Adams 1st and 3d Mondays. Randolph .•.... Jno. P. Allen Bea Dameron 2d and 4th Thursdays. Johnson .••...•. A. P. Franse Wm. Inglish 1st and 3d Fridays. Daviess E. B. Day .......•. I. L. Wade ....••..•.. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Stoddard ..•.... A. N. Deck J. T. Harvey 2d and 4th Saturdays. Vernon.......•. W. S. Kokendoffer. Jno. W. Stuermer•... 1st Saturday. Audrain Jno. W. Renner Jno. H. Thole .•...... Saturday on or before full moon. Montgomery R. N. Brashear H. Bezold Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Vernon Geo. D.Alklre Jno.' W. Hougland .. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. Lewis ...••..... J. W. Wilson ' C. W. Stinson 1st and 3d Fridays. Vernon R. O. Crume : C. L. Pratz Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Ozark •.•••••... A. D. Harrison 1 E. W. Ebrlte Saturday on or ,before full moon. Phelps .....•.•.. W. B. Rice A, B. Cottle 2d and 4th Tuesdays. Chariton ...•... A. J. Harland ......• 1 Arch. Cavanah 2d and 4th Saturdays. ••••.•.•.••••.. Geo. E. Poole 'IGeo. E. Smith ,1st and 3d Mondays. Daviess W, R. Fox ......•...J. F. Brown. Actg 1st and 3d Thursdays. Jackson F. L. Harra .......• John Ahrens 1st and 3d Tuesdays. Marion M. W. BaII. Finley TUlItt Thursday before full moon. Cooper.....•... H. L. Edwards ' W. H. Byler 1st and 3d Saturdays. Platte ..•.•.••.. J. B. Head,., ,J. L. Carmack 2d and ,4th Mondays. ' J. F. Alcorn., Geo. D. Dodd 1st and 3d Mondays. CHnton Loren R. Well', D. G. Brllhart ;. 1st and 3d Mondays. Nodaway , Jno. H. Clary ,. H. S. Dowell ' 1st and 3d Thursdays. Buchanan W. J. Clark W. D. pyne Saturday on or before fun moon. Carter .......•. .Tno. R. Dawson ...• \Vm. H. Snider.•'••• Saturday on or after full moon. Linn Oliver L. Lay J. Will Smith 1st and 3d Saturdays. Nodaway J. O. Miller D. French ' 2d and 4th Fridays. Jasper J. R. Hutchison Lee O. Walker..•.... 2dC"and 4th Thursdays. Dunklin .•...... Edw. W. Hathcock. David D. Hart 1st and 3d Thursdays. Newton........ E. C. Pierce ' A. H. Denham 1st and 3d Fridays. Stone Fred May., M. Thornberry Sat. bet. t. m. and 2 weeks atter. Barton .••••.... E. C. Hylton Wm. C. McAdow 3d Saturday and Friday 2 wks. after. Barry L,. C. Tatman W. A. Stapleton. . . .. 1st and 3d Thursdays..

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Tuesday on or betore tulI moon. Sat. on or bet. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 2d and Hh Tuesdays. Thurs. on or bet. t. m. and 2 wks. aft. 1st and 3d Saturdays. Sat. on or after t. m. and 2 wk•. aft. 1st and ,3d Wednesdays. Zd and Hh Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 1st and 3d Wednesdays. Saturday on or before tull moon. 2d and 4th Wednesdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday before tull moon. 1st and 3d Tuesdays. 2d and 4th Saturdays. 2d and 4th Thursdays. Saturday on' or after fuIl moon. 1st and 3rd Thursllays. 1st and 3d Mondays. 1st and 2d Saturdays. 2d and 4th Fridays. Saturday on or before full moon. . Apr. to Oct. 2d and 4th SaturdaysOct. to Apr. 2d and 4th Tuesdays. J. H. Alderton, Jr 1st and 3d Saturdays. C. A. Stephens Wednesday on or before full moon. 1 win. J. H. Perkins, ., 2d and 4th Fridays. D. J.Thomas 1st and 3d Saturdays. D. McAdam Saturday on or before full moon. H. O. Waters 1st and 3d Thursdays. Wm. H. Dorman 2d and 4th Fridays.

518 OrientaL ..•....... 519 Crane 520 Clifton Heights 521 Lockwood •.....•... 622 Gate City. . . . . . . . .. 523 Stinson............ 524 Spickardsville 625 Cunningham....... 526 Wayne •.•..... ' 527 Higbee 528 Conway 529 ApoIlo............ 530 Peculiar........... 531 Lane's Prairie .....• 532 Dexter ..•.........• 533 Comfort............ 534 I Columbia .........• 535 Blackwell 5361 Ingomar ..........• 537 BetheL............ 538 Stella ~ 539 Dawn., ............• 540 I Winigan 541 Jacksonville

\BlaCkburn ..........• Crane ..•........•... St. Louis .•.......... [LOCkWOOd ......•.... Kansas City . MilIer, ,R.I ....•.... Spickard . Sumner ..•....•....• Piedmont ,..•.. Higbee ..••.....•...• Conway.: ...•....•.. St. Louis . Peculiar .•.......... Vichy. R. 2 ....••... Dexter . Rocky Comfort. . Pacific._ . BlackwelL . Willow Springs .. , . BetheL . Stella . Ludlow 1 . Winigan . Jacksonville .

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Ferguson .•......... 'ISt. Louis Mansfield..... Wright ..•...... St. Louis....... . Zalma BoIlinger Prairie Hill Chariton ....••. Kansas City Jackson Clinton ......•....... Henry ........•.

W. A: Bell 0., L. Robinett Wm. wagner C. L. Bollinger C. A. Houston Thos. M. Pratt Jno. E. Clary

Doe Run ,. Calhoun ..•••..••.... Clarksburg Foster •.......•..••. Summerville Gilman City ......•.. Blairstown •......... Moscow Mills., ClarksdaTe Nelson .•..•......••. Cowgill ........•...•

H. J. Ratley , C. H. Kassabaum 2d and 4th Fridays. W. C. Mallpin B. F. Richardson 1st and 3d Thursdays ' F. B. clark 1 H. E. AIlee .........• 1st and 3d Mondays. E. M. Batterton J. G. Doolittle 2d and 4th Saturdays. G. A. McCaskill. W. E. Brewer .....•.. Saturday on or before full moon. Geo. S. GuseweIle. 'IGeo. A. Richardson ... 2d and 4th Thursdays, J. W. Galli, hugh .... W. R. Phipps .•••.•• Sat. on or bet. t. m. and 2 wks.after. Fred Karrenbrock.. E. C. Schroeder Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. aft. O. P. Means A. A. Morton 1st and 3d Thursdays. Jno. M. McClelland. I Howard A. Smith ..• 2d and 4th Fridays. C. E. McNew C. A. Reed Saturday on or before full moon.

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Ferguson . Mansfield . Algabil ...........• Zalma . Prairie Hill. . South Gate . Clinton . Carl Junction . Rose Hill .. '" . Pendleton . Calhoun . Clarksburg . Foster . Summerville . Prairie . Blairstown . Moscow . . ' ClarksdalE; Nelson .•........... CowgilL . 1

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56? peepwater......... Deepwater.......... Henry......... James England C. H. Woods ·Ilst and 3d Fridays. 563 Yprk Kansas City ••....•.. Jackson ...•••.. !. F. Strycker.' .rames H. Wark 2d and 4th Saturdays. 564 Jamesport......... Jamesport.......... Daviess ••.....• W. W. Bain 0. J. Somerville 1st and 3d Mondays. 565 Tebbetts Tebbetts ......•..... Callaway •.••.•. J. C. Sullins W. W. Griffin .....• 2d and 4th Saturdays. 666 Maplewood Maplewood ..•....... St. Louis •..•... J. P. Earney J. W. Menaugh 1st and 3d Fridays. 667 Miller .•............ Miller Lawrence .•.••. J. L. Stinson J. H. Tatum Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 568 1 Naylor ,Naylor Ripley L. C. Davis : C. E. Smith 1st and 3d Thursdays. 569,1 Tiff, City i,Tlff City............ McDonald ..•.•. Geo. Williams , Dennis Burns 'ISaturday on or after full mOOD. 570 Republic Republic Greene ...•••••.. F. E. Owen: IDanlel McAllister 2d and 4th Thursdays. 571 Hayti HaytI.. Pemlscot R. N .. Brasher "jVirgU P. Adams ·1st and 3d Thursdays. 572 Rutledge Rutledge .•.......•.. Scotland ....•.. Geo. S. Gragg J. R. Comley Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after. 573 Bernie., Bernie .....•.•...... I'Stoddard .•...•. Wm. Crutchfield D. B. Abernathy .. , .. 2d and 4th Thursdays. 674 La Monte La Monte ..•........ ' Pettis ....••.....J. R.· Clark L. F. Wade, Actg Friday on or before full moon. 575 Easter S1. Clair ...•......... IFranklin ...•... R. C. Murphy Wm. Sincox 2d Saturday. 576 Olive Branch St. Louis ...............•..•..•.••••. Chas. 1. Taylor Chas. H. Pope 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 677 Ewing Ewing '! Lewis W. C. Fee W. G. Snyder Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 578 Forest Park 1St. Louis: F. M. Packard Wm. C. Rese .....• '12d and 4th Mondays. 579 Grandin I Grandin ............• Carter ...•....• M. S. McDanieL A. W. Bedell 2d Saturday. 580 Houston jThOmpson. R. R. 2 Audrain ..•.•... J. Lee ,Miller E. J. Sims 3d Friday. 581 Illmo Illmo Scott. Jno. Martin Walter L. Holnen 2d and 4th Tuesdays. 582 Koshkonong , Koshkonong Oregon .....•..• F. H. Harrison J. Ed Old, As.tg 'WednesdaY,on or before full mOOD. 1 :>lovinger ........••.. Adair ......•.•. Pearl' Hatfield Chas. Clawson Every Friday. 583 NOvln/Fer 584 Red BIrd ;Hed Bird ......•..... Gasconade C. G. Sewell Chas. Brewer Saturday before 4th Sunday 585 Shamrock IShamrock Callaway •.••... Wm. D. Bernal·d J. S. Lall Thurs. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. aft. 686 Criterion '1' Alba ·IJasper ...•..... W. D. Kessler D. A. Carlyle 1st and 3d Mondays. 587 Branson Branson Taney J. D. King John H. Baxter Frl. on or bef. f. m. & 2 wks. after. 588 St. Francisville " Wayland ...•....•.•. Clark ..•.•..... N. N. Frazee H. E. Spurgeon 1st and 3d Thursdays. 589 Grove Spring Grove Spring Wrlght. ....•... J. R. Mott. .......• V. A. Randall 2d Saturday. 1 590 'I Advance Advance Stoddard A. F. Asa Tim Hosmer lIst and 3d Saturdays. 591 , Barnett. : 1 Barnett. Morgan. . . .. . .. J. D. Bradshaw C. Weaver Saturday on or before full moon. 592 Stoutsville I Stoutsville Monroe "'m. F. Hurd ',J. S. Walters Saturday on or before full moon. 593 Union Union Franklin J. M. Owen IP. W. Vltt 1st and 3d Fridays. . 594 Blodgett Blodgett .•.......... Scott••••••••••• A. T. Keller Iwm. D. McBride 1st and 3d Thursdays. 595 , Emmanuel. ,Bado : .. Oscar Kelly j C. C. Tuttle, 'ISaturday on or before full moon. 596 Puxico IPuX1CO Stoddard •.•.•.. J. E. Daugherty D. Brady 2d and 4th Fridays. 597/ Bosworth. . . . . . . . .. Bosworth........... Carroll Jno. A. Eisenhour .. Jesse S. Waugh '1' 2d and 4th Thursdays. 598' Leadwood Leadwood........... St. Francois. . .. S. S. Clarke C. B. Acuff 2d and 4th Saturdays. 599 Elvins IElvins St. Francois J. E. La Bruyer J. C. Westover 2d and 4th Thursdays.

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Appendix.

RECAPITULATION

OF GRAND SECRETARY'S TABULAR STATEMENT Chartered Lodges on the Rolls, September, 1917...... Ceased to exist during 1917-1918.....................

644 1 643

Chartered September 18, 1918........................

Total number of Lodges, 1918....................

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MEMBERSHIP RETURNS. - Initiated Passed Raised Affiliated Reinstated

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5,630 5,514 935 537 6,986

Dimitted 1,121 Suspended for unmasonic conduct.路................... 7 Suspended for non-payment of dues.................. 727 Expelled .'.................. 25 Died 1,033 2,913 Gain in Chartered' Lodges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4,073 Rejected, 878. Note.-The membership obtained from reporting Lodges is 74,201, including Lodges U. D.

UST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION APRIL 23d, 1821.

Grand Secretary. Date r Grand Master. D. Grand Master. Grand S. Warden. Grand J. Warden. Grand Treasurer. Election. April, 1821. •• Thos. F. RlddIC.k•..•...••.•.. : .•. ~ ... James Kennerly • William. Bates .•.• ;· Ar--:c=hlb~a:-;l;-;d;-::G:;-a:-m----;-b-;le-.-.-::.I:W=I':":IlC7'ia-m-""'R::::--e-n. -s:--ha-w-.~· 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·1 B. Tucker· Geo. H. C. Melody.· Edward Bates .••..• Wm. G. Pettus.....• /Archlbald Gamble.• • T.·Douglas.• Oct., 1824 .... INath·1 B. Tucker· Geo. H. C. Melody.· Wm. G. Pettus • Thornt. Grimsley • Archibald Gamble.. • T. Douglas.· Oct., 1825 ••• Edward Bates .•. • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Wm. G. Pettus • Thornt. Grimsley • Archibald Gamble.,.· John D. Daggett.· Oct., 1826 Edward Bates • Hardage Lane • Martin Ruggles • John F. Ryland .. '·IRiCh. T. Mclpnney.· John D. Daggett.· Oct., 1827 Edward Bates • Hardage Lane • Martin Ruggles • H. R. Gamble * Thornton Grimsley.· John D. Daggett.* Oct., 1828 ••••. Hardage Lane • Geo. H. C. Melody.. • H. R. Gamble • Adam L. MlIls ilo Thornton Grimsley.· John D. Daggett.· Oct., 1829 .••• Hardage Lane • Fred. L. Blllon..... • H. R. Gamble.••.•. • Adam L. Mills • Bernard Pratte • John D. Daggett.· Oct., 1830 •••• Hardage Lane - Geo. H. C. Melody.. • Sinclair Kirtley • Adam L. Mills ·,Thomas Andrews • Fred L. Blllon.· Dec., 1831. ••• Edward Bates - Geo. H. C. Melody.. • Oliver Parker • Augustus .Jones -'Thomas Andrews.•• • Fred L. Blllon.· 'Jct.. 1832 H. R. Gamble • Geo. H. C. Melody.. • M. J. Noye • Augustus Jones • Thomas Andrews Fred L. BlIlon.* JOhn Wilson Dec., 1833 •••• Sinclair Kirtley .. • A. B. Chambers ..• • G. A. Tuttle '·IGeo. H. C. Melody.· John Garnett.· Nov., 1834 .... A. B. Chambers.· Sinclair Klrtley * Oliver Parker • S. W. B. Carnegy.. • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Thos. W. Co'hyers.· 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 Searce y ; •. • Granville SnelL ..•. • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Richard B. Dallam.Oct., 1837 •••• 1 S. W. B. Carnegy· John D. Daggett. •. * A. B. Chambers..•. • Thomas Andrews... • Geo. H. C. Melody. - Richard B. Dallam.Oct., 1838 S. W. B. Carnegy· John D. Daggett _IA. 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 • Joab Bernard • Joseph Foster • C. H. B,)wers 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 • Fred L. BlIlon • Richard B. Dallam.· Oct., 1844 J. W. S. Mitchell· Fred L. Blllon • E. S. Ruggles ~· J. L. F. Jacoby • John S. Watson • Richard B. Dallam.· Oct.• 1845 J. W. S. Mitchell· John D. Taylor • E. S. Ru~gles J. L. F. Jacoby • John S. Watson • Fred L. BlIlon.· Oct., 1846 John Ralls • John D. Taylor • E. S. Ru!l'gles • J. L. F. Jacoby • John S. watson • Fred L. Blllon.· Oct., 1847 .••• Joseph Foster E. S. Ruggles •••.•. • J. L. F. Jacoby ..•. • Cyrus Osborn ..•... • John S. Watson ...• • J. W. S. Mitchell.· May, 1848 Joseph Foster • E., S. Rugglell • Cyrus Osborn • Joseph Megguire • JohnS. Watson • J. W. S. Mitchell.· May, 1849 John F. Ryland.· E. S. Rugglell • Joseph Meggulre ·[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 • C. D. W. Johnson.· May, 1852 B. W. Grover • S. F. Currie • J. H. Turner • S. 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. Wall1ngford .. • James H. Britton .. • 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 • Marcus Boyd • John D. Daggett .•. • A. O·Sullivan.May. 1857 S. ,H. Saunders .. • P. Draper • Marcus Boyd • John F. Houston .. • John D. Daggett • A. O'.Sullivan.May, 1858 S. H. Saunders .. • Marcua Boyd • John F. Houston • John Decker • John D. Daggett • A. O'Sull1van.· May, 1859 Marcus Boyd .... • MOo H. McFarland .. • W. R.PenIck • John Decker • John D. Daggett • A. O'Sull1van.* May, 1860 M. H. McFarland· W. R. Penick • John Decker Samuel M. Hayes .. • John D. Daggett • A. O'Sullivan.* May, 1861. Wm. R. PenIck .. • .fohn Decker • Geo. Whitcomb • A. L. McGregor • John D. Daggett .•• • A. O'Sulllvan.· May. 1862 Geo. Whitcomb ... • John H. Turner • Wm. M. Loker • Samuel Russell • John D. Daggett ... • A. O'Sullivan.· May, 1863·•••• John H. Turner.. • Wm. N. Loker • John D. Vlncll • A. L. McGregor .••• • John D. Daggett .•• • A. O·Sulllvan.· May, 186..... John F. Houston.· John D. Vlncll • A. L. McGregor • Martin ColUns ..... • Wm. N. Loker ..... • A. O'Sulllvan.May, 1865 •••• John F. Houston.· John D. Vlncll •..•• • Martin ColUns ..•.• • R. E. Anderson ..•. • Wm. N. Loker ••.•. • A. O'Sulllvan.May, 1866 .... John D. Vlncll ... * W. E. Dunscomb ... • R. E. Anderson .... • A. L. McGregor .... • Wm. N .. Loker ...... A. 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T·h~;'-B. -Ga;;et·i:· Oct., 1871. ••• Tholl. • . Garrett.· Oct., 1~1Z •••• Sam') H. Owens..• Oct., 1873 .••. R. E. Anderson .. • Oct., 1874 .... JOhD W. Luke ... • Oct., 1875 .••. James E. Cadle .• • Oct., 1876 ••.• XeD. Ryland •••••. Oct., 1877 •••• T. C. Rea.dy...... • Oct., 1878 .••• Noah M. Givan •. • Oct., 1879 .... .los. S. Browne... • Oct., 1880 •••. W. R. Stubblefield· Oct., 1881. •.. Alex. M. Dockery. Oct., 18.82.•••• Ch&ll. C. ·Woods.••. Oct., 1883 •.•. Lee A. Hall • Oct., 1884 •••. Robt. F. Stevenson Oct., 1885 .•.. James W. Boyd Oct., 1886 .... Geo. R. Hunt. • Oct., 1887 •... Wm. M. WilliamsOct., 1888 •... James P. Wood .. • Oct., 1889 Theodore Brace .•. Oct.• 1890 Geo. E. Walker Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingram Oct., 1892 .••• John R. Parson .•. Oct., 1893 Harry Keene..... • Oct.• 1894 J. B. Thomas .. : .• Oct .• 1895 .•.• A. M. Hough ..... Oct., 1896 ..•. D. A. Jamison .••. Oct.• 1897 .... F. J. Tygard .... • Oct., 1898 ..•. E. F. Allen .....• • Oct.. 1899 ..•• C. H. Briggs...... Oct., 1900 .•.. Campbell Wells .•• Oct., 1901. •..•Joseph C. Finagin. Oct., 1902 .... John C. Yocum .. • Oct.• 1903 .•.. Wm. F. Kuhn Sept., 1904 .••• Leroy B. Valliant. Sept., 1905 .••. A. S. Houston .•••. Sept.• 1906 .••• D. M. Wilson .•.•• Sept., 1907 .•.• John T. Short Sept., 1908 .••• R. R. Kreeger Sept., 1909 •••• Wm. A. Hall Sept., 1910 .... Clay C. Bigger Sept., 1911. ••• Arch A. Johnson •. Sept., 1912 .••• Jacob Lampert.... Oct.• 1913 .•.. Van Fremont Boor Sept., 1914 •••. Tolman W. Cotton. Sept.. 1915 .•.. Frank R ..Jesse Sept., 1916 .•.• Edward Higbee Sept., 1917 ...• Wm. A. Clark .••• Sept.. 1918 John W. Bingham.

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ii A~d;;;~~::::· il-am'H~Owelie-:-:~::~Joh~ E: Ryland.••• • R. E. Anderson .•.•• Sam H. Owens.•.•. - John E. Ryland..•• • J. E. Ryland..•..••• JohnW. Luke .••••• .las. E. Cadle ...... • John W. Luke .las. E. Cadle .•.••. • Xenophon Ryland.•. Xenophon Ryland .las. E. Cadle Thos. C. Ready .••• • Xenophon Ryland Thos. C. Ready Noah M. Giva.n .••• • Thos. C. Ready • Noah M. Givan M. G. Hubble ....... Noah M. Givan ·Jos. S. Browne W. R. Stubblefield.. • .los. S. Browne • W. R. Stubblefield .• .las. E. Carter...•. • W. R. Stubblefield.· .las. E. Carter .... 1T. Alex. M. Dockery Alex. M. Dockery Chas. C. Woods .•••. Lee A. Hall Rev. Chas. C. Woods Lee A. Hall • Robt. F. Stevenson .. Lee A. HalL ....•. • Robt. F. Stevenson .. James W. Boyd R. F. SteVenson James W. Boyd •... Geo. R. Hunt James W. Boyd George R. Hunt..... Wm. M. Wllliams ..• George R. Hunt. •.. • Wm. M. Williams ..• James P. Wood .... • W. M. Williams ....• James P. Wood .•..•.................••• James P. Wood - Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker ..... Theodore Brace Geo. E. Walker B. H. Ingram ...•.. • Geo. E. Walker ...•. B. H. Ingram .••••. • John R. Parson ...•. B. H. Ingram • John R. Parson Harry Keene • John R. Parson Harry Keene J. B. Thomas • Harry Keene....•.. * J. B. Thomas.••••• • A. M. Hough .•••.•. J. B. Thomas ...•.•• A. M. Hough .•••••. D. A. Jamison .•.•.. A. M. Hough D. A. Jamison .••... F. J. Tygard .....• • D. A. Jamison .•.•.. F. J. Tygard .•••..• E. F. Allen ..•••••• • F. J. Tygard E. F. Allen .•••••••• C. H. Briggs ...•••. E. F. Allen - C. H. Briggs ....... Campbell Wells .... • C. H. Briggs....•••. Campbell Wells .•••• Joseph C. Finagln .. Campbell Wells .... • Joseph C. Finagin .. John C. yocum .••. • Joseph C. Flnagin .. John C. yocum • Wm. F. Kuhn ....•• John C. yocum ..•• • Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Valliant ..• Wm. F. Kuhn....... Leroy B. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston Leroy B. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston ..•.•. D. M. Wilson A. S. Houston.•.•••. D. M. Wilson ...•... Howard Watson .•.• D. M. Wilson .•...•. John T. Short •••••. R. R. Kreeger .••••• John T. Short R. R. Kreeger ....•• William A. Hall. .•• R. R~ Kreeger .••••. WilHam A. Hall .•.. Clay C. Bigger.•... WilHam A. Hall...•• Clay C. Bigger ..••. Arch A. Johnson ••.. Clay C. Bigger ..... Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert. ..... Arch A. Johnson .•.. Jacob Lampert Van Fremont Boor.. Jacob Lampert...... Van Fremont Boor. Chesley A. Mosman' Van Fremont Boor•. Chesley A. Mosman- Tolman W. Cotton •. Chesley A. Mosman· Tolman W. Cotton •. Frank R. Jesse .•... Frank R. Jesse.·•••. Edward Higbee..•.. Wm. A. Clark .••••... Edward Higbee Wm. A. Clark John W. Bingham Wm. A. Clark .••.•.• John W. Bingham .• JuHus C. Garrell •••• John W. Bingham •• JuHus C. Garrell ••• Wm. F. Johnson ..•. Julius C. Garrell Wm. F. Johnson O. A. Lucas

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'Deceased. tDled Au~ust 11th. 1866. while In office. lAppointed August 13th, 1866, by John D. Vlnell, G. M. -Died April 11th, 1877, while in otrlce. '''Appointed October 22. 1904, by Leroy B. ValUant, Grand Master • Dled October 12. 1904. while in office. -"Died Aprll 22, 1916. while in office.

Wm. N. Loker ••••• • G. Frank Gouley.Wm. N. Loker ••••• • G. Frank Gouley.· Wm. N. Loker..... • G. Frank Gouley.· Wm. N. Loker ••••• • G. Frank Gouley.· Wm. N. Loker ••••. • G. Frank Gouley.· Wm. N. Loker •••.. • G. Frank Gouley.· Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley.·-II Wm. N. Loker • John D. Vincil.· John W. Luke • John D. Vincil.· John W. Luke ••• ;.·Joh-n D. Vincil.John W. Luke • John D. Vincil.John W. Luke • John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John. D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vlncil.· Samuel M. Kenna-rd· John D. Vlncil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vlncil.· Samuel M. Kennard· ·John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D.· Vlncil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D.· Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vlncll.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vlncll.· Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard~ John D. Vincil.· Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncil.· Samuel M. Kennard. John D. Vlncil.· Samuel M. Kennard- John D. Vlncll.· Samuel M. Kennard- John D. Vlncil.· John R. Parson John D. Vlncil.· John R. Parson John D. Vincil.-. Alph. C. Stewart··· John R. Parson.U· Alphonso C. Stewart- John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart- John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart· John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart· John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart' John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart· John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart' John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart' John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart' John R. Parson. Alphonso C. Stewart· John R. Parson. Wm. A. HalL .•••••• John R. Parson. Wm. A. Hall ..•..... John R. Parson. Wm. A. Hall John R. Parson.

IIJohn W. Luke served. by appointment. as Grand Secretary. from April 11th, 1877. to October 11th, 1877, and died October, 1888. 1TDled within one week after his installation. ttThere wall no Communication In 1835, owing to the anti-masonic "Wlthdrawn from Masonry. (excitement. UAppointed October 22, 1904, by Leroy B. Valliant, Grand Master. .

OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FEBRUARY lId, 18U. EDWARD BATES, Worshipful Master. JOSEPH V: GARNIER, Treasure.....

JAMES KENNBRLY, Senior WardeD.

WILLIAM BATES. Junior WardeD. ABRA:M· BECK. Secretary.

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Town.

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State.

PARSON, GRAND SECRETARY.

Date of Charter.

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Joachim •...••••••.•..• 'IHerculaneum .•. IJefferson .....•. Mo Oct.• 1820, by G. L. of Tenn Arrested April 7, 1825. Hiram .....•..••••. , •.•• St. Charles St. Cha.rles .•.•• Mo .......• 1820, by G. L. of Tenn ...•. Surrendered April 4, 1826. Pike Mo •.•...•. Oct. 11, 1821. .•........... Surrendered April, 1825. Taylor ...•.••••.•..•••.• Springfield Greene Ill May 6.1852 ............••. United with "United No.5." Olive Branch •.••.....•• ',Alton .......•.• Madison IlL •.•.... April 3 1822 , United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. Unity ......••••.••••• '.' .IJaCkson Cape Girardeau. Mo ...•••.. Nov. 25. 1821,dlsp. G.L.Ind. Surrendered January 7, 1823. Franklin Union •..•••.•.. Franklin Howard Mo April 3, 1822 , Arrested December 20. 1831. Grover ....••••....•..... Ialhoun Henry .......•• Mo May. 1852 Died 1860. Vandalia. •..••••.••••.•. andalla Fayette .....•.. IlL ...•.•. October 8, 1822 l United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. Sangamon ..••........•• Springfield · Sangamon IlL •...... October 25.1822 , Arrested· April 11. 1826. Union .......•••••.•.•.•. Jo.nesboro Union .......•.. IlL •...... October 25,1822 , United with 1st G. L . •of. Illinois, 1824. Shawnee ...•..••.•.•..•. New Santa Fe Jackson Mo ..•.••. , May, 1858 Surrendered 1863. ChapeL •....••••••••.••• Chapel HilL •••• Lafayette '" Mo · May 6, 1852 Surrendered 1855. Eden .•••.••••••••••••• Covington Washington .. " Ill .•...... October 9, 1822 United with 1st G. L. of. Illinois. 1824. Tilcker .•..•.••.••...••• Ste. Genevieve .. Ste. Genevieve .. Mo ......•. October 10,1826 ..•....... Surrendered April 6, 1831. Boonville •••••.••..••••• Boon"'llle Cooper Mo .....•.• 'April 3, 1827 Arrested October 3. 1838. Auburn ......••••••••••• Auburn ..•..... Lincoln ' Mo .......• May 8. 1852 Arrested Oct., 1884. by Lee A. Hall. G. M. CentraL ....•••.•••.•... Smithville ...••• Clay Mo May 6. 1852 Went down on account of war, 1861. Perseverance .••••••.•.•. Louisiana ..•... Pike Mo ·.•.. April 8,1828 Arrested April 3,. 1838. Columbia ...•.•••••••.•• Columbia Boone .......•.. Mo ..•..... October 5,1830 Arrested October 3. 1838. New London .•••.•••.••• New London ..•. Ralls Mo October 5.1837 Surrendered 1862, on account of. war. Greencastle .••.••..•...• Greencastle Sullivan Mo June 2,1866 '" .'" Arrested April, 1879. Franklin •.•••••.••...... Alton .•.•..•... Madison ...•...• IlL October 5,1837 , ,United with G. L. of Illinois, 1843. Hiram ...•..•.••.•.•.•.. St. Charles St. Cha.rles " Mo ..•...•• October 5. 1837 , , Arrested October 16, 1846. Harmony ...•.•.•••••••• Jacksonville Morgan '" IlL •...... October 2,1838 United with G. L. of 11l1nol9, 1840. Wyaconda •••.•••••••••• La Grange Lewis ....•...•. Mo .•.••••. June 10, 1853 Surrendered 1876. Springfield ••••.••••••••• Springfield .•.. : Sangamon •....• IlL : .. October 8,1839 United with G. L. of. Illinois. 1840. Ava ...•••••.••••••••••• Ava ...•.••..•.• Douglas ...•..•. Mo .••..•.. October 13. 1887 Arrested June, 18!l2, by B. H. Ingram. G. Y. Mexico Mexico ••.•..•.. Audrain ..•...•• Mo May 6,1852 Consolidated 1887 with Hebron No. 354. Ringgold ••••••••••••••.•. 9amden Point .. Platte~ .••..•••. Mo ......•• May 6,1852 ..••..••.••.•.. Arrested May, 1855. Temperance ••••••••••••. Vandalia ••••••• Platte ••.•..• '" IlL .••..••• October 9.1839 •.•........ United with G. L. of Illinois, 1842. Temple ...•••••••••••••• Mellville •••.•.. Dade ...••••••••,Mo .•••...• May, 1858 ... '.' •.•.•..•.•.• Surrendered 1863.

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29 £rar West. ........•..•.. Galena........ To DayleslJ IlL .....• , October 11. 1839 •.•.••••• Surrendered 18'6. 29 Osage Little Osage vernon Mo May 6, 1852 Destroyed 1861. by war. 32 Lafayette .....••.•..••.. Lexington Lafayette ..•.. '. Mo ..•..•• October 8. 1840 .••.•••.••. Arrested December I, 1866. 32 Lafayette ...••.••••••••. Lexington .•.... Lafayette .....• Mo ....•.. October 19. 1867 ••.••••... Conso!. 1882 with Lexington No. 149. 32 Triangle Perryville ....•. Perry Mo .....•. October 12. 1882 Conso!. 1887 with Triple Tie No. 457. 33 Hillsboro alias Mt.Morlah, Hillsboro Montgomery Mo., October 8. 1840 Arrested October 16, 1846. 35 Independence •....•..•.. Independence .•. Jackson Ill October 8. 1841 ••.•.•..... Surrendered October, 1846. 37 Dawson .........•..•••• Wellington ..•.. Lafayette Mo May 28. 1858 ..•.•.••.•... Surrendered 1864. 37 Cedar ............•..••• , Owensville Gasconade , Mo October 15. 1868 ..••.••.•. Arrested January, 1900. 38 Graham ............•.•• Pleasant Hlll Cass Mo June 12, 1853 ...••.....•.. Destroyed 1!l62, by war. 39 Tully Tully Lewis Mo June 9. 1853 : .. Surrendered May, 1863. 39 Clinton ................• Carlyle Clinton Ill , October 8, 1841. Arrested October 19, 1846. 39 Modena .........•.••.... Modena Mercer Mo .....•• June 2, 1866 .•....••••.•. Arrested Oct?,ber, 1876. .. 40 ·Coleman St. Louis Mo October 8, 1841. Changed to Mt. Moriah No. 40, 1844. 41 Des Moines .•.......•... , Burlington ...•................. , Ia. Ty ..•• October 20. 1841 ..••...••. United with G. L. ot Iowa, 1844. 41 Bolivar ...•............. Bfillivar , Polk Mo ..•..•• June 9. 1853 ...•.•....•.. Surrendered 1863. 41 Aetna Aetna ;IScotland Mo ...••.. June 2. 1866 .....•..•.••. Conso!. with Memphis No. 16, 1890. 42 Houston ..........•.•.•. Breckenridge ICaldwell ......• Mo .....•. June 2. 1866 ..........•.. Arrested April 22. 1869. 42 ' Iowa .......•..•..•.••.• Bloomington .........•... '.' , Ia. Ty '1 October 20, 1841 .......... United with G. L. ot I.owa. 1844. 42 Middle Grove , ••• '" Middle Grove Monroe ~ Mo ,. June 9. 1853 .....••.••.... Arrested February 29, 1864. 44 Jacksonville .. : Jacksonville Randolph ..•..., Mo .•...•. June 2, 1866 .....•....... Surrendered October. 1899. 44 Rochester., ............• Rochester Andrew Mo June 10, 1853 Surrendered 1865. 46 Sparta. for'ly "Kabzeett". Sparta Buchanan Mo .. , , October" 8, 1841 •...•..... , Arrested. October 19. 1846. 46 Martha Washington Washington Franklin Mo June 10, 1853 Arrested May, 1863. 49 Mineral Point. Mineral Point. :. Wis. Ty.,. October 11. 1842 United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1844. 50 Middletown ............• Middletown Montgomery Mo May 25, 1854 .......•..... Arrested May 18,.1858. 50 Ozark ,Springfield .." Greene Mo October 17, 1842 Arrested October 18, 1847. 50 Anderson , ........• Chapel Hill. •... Lafayette Mo May. 1858 Destroyed 1861, by war. _ 61 Livingston .....•....•... Glasgow Howard , Mo October 11, 1842 'ISurrendered September, 1876. 54 Douglas ............•.... Marthasville"" Warren Mo ,. October 11, 1842 ...•......!SUrrendered November 15. 1883. 56 Platte ........•......... Platte City Platte Mo October 14, 1842 ...•••. · Surrendered 1864. 58 Monticello •............. Monticello '" Lewis Mo October 12, 1842 ..•..... ,. Arrested by Jas. W. Boyd, G. M., Oct.• 1886. '59 Lancaster ..•....••..•... Lancaster .....• Schuyler Mo May 25, 1854 .......•...... Arrested 1866. 59 Marion ....•.... , ..•••.. Salem Marion Ill October 11, 1842 ICnited with G. L. of Illinois, 1844. 60 St. Clair, ........••.•... Belleville St. Clair Ill October 11. 1842 United with G. L. ot Illinois. 1843. 61 Osceola .........•.••.... Osceola ...•.... St. Clair •....... Mo., October 15, 1842 , •.... , Destroyed 1861•. bY war. 62 Maysville ...••.......... Maysville DeKalb .....•.. Mo , .. May 25, 1854 .....•.•.... 'IDestroyed 1862. by war. . 62 Dubuque Dubuque la. Ty October 10. 1843 United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. 63 St. Marys Perryville Perry Mo May 25, 1854 Surrendered January. 1864. 63 Iowa City Iowa City , Ia. Ty October 10. 1843 , T;nited with G. L. ot Iowa. 1844. 64 Landmark •.••.•.•.•••.. Warsaw Benton .. , ..•... Mo October 12, 18.43 , ..•... Destroyed 1861. by war. 65 Melody Plattevllle Wis. Ty October 12, 1843 ....•.•••• IUnlted with G. L. ot Wisconsin, 1844. 66 Marshall. •.••....•.••..• Marshall .....•. Saline ......•... Mo October 12, 1843 ...•..... 'l'Arrested 1851. 66 Linn Linn ......••.•. Osage •....•.•.. Mo., May 28, 1856 ..........•.. Arrested 1894, by }Tarry Keene, G. H. sa Tebo Clinton Henry Mo October 23, 18H Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. H.

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Date of Charter.

Remarks.

Alexandria ..•••...•..... Alexandria ..•.. Clark ...•••••.. Mo •...... Octol;>er 16, 1844 .•••••.•.. Arrested 1864. . 'College ...••.••.••....•. Marion College. Marion.: .••.•.. Mo •...... October 16, 1844 ...•...... Changed to "Dickerson," 1847. DIckerson ......•..•..... Warren .. , •.... Marion ...•.•..• Mo •......................•••••••.. Formed from "College No. 70." Danvllle .....•...•...... Danville Montgomery Mo •...•.. October 16, 1844 ..•.•.•... Consol. with Florence Lodge No. 261, 1892. Ashley.; Ashley Pike Mo •...•.. October 19, 1846 Surrendered October 18, 1897. Bowling Green .••....... Bowling Green .. Pike.,•..•...••. Mo •...... October 14, 1846 .•.•... ~ .. Changed to "Ashley No. 75." Neosho ...••.•••.•...... Neosho ....•...• Newton ..••.•.• Mo .....•. October 14, 1846 Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, in 1867. HIckory Grove Hickory Grove .. Callaway•.••.•. Mo ...••.. June 2, 1866 ......••..... Surrendered March, 1893. Dana Calhoun Henry Mo October 17, 1846 Arrested October 28: 1852. Multanomah Oregor; City ' Oregon October 19, 1846 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. United G. L. Ore, Potter .••.•..•...•...•.. Longwood .. : ••• Pettis ...••••... Mo May 25, 1854 ...••...•.... Surrendered December 2, 1896. Johnson .•.•...•..•.•... Warrensburg Johnson ...••.•. Mo ...•.•. March 19, 1847 ..••....... Destroyed 1861, by war. Mitchell. Columbus ; Johnson Mo May 9, 1850 Destroyed 1861, by war. Mo. Mil. 3d Reg't Mo. Vol. .•..•..•....•.•...........•........... ," October 14. 1847 .•........ Closed wIth Mexican war. Bates Butler ...•.••.• Bates Mo ..••••• May 28, 1858 ....•....•... Destroyed 1861, by war. Olive Branch .••......... UnIon ....•..•.• Franklin •.••••. Mo October 14, 1847 ••........ Arrested about 1855. Dresden ' Dresden Pettis Mo October 19, 1867 Arrested July, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. Prairie .•.......•....... · Harrisonvllle ••. Cass .•.•••••••• Mo October 12, 1847 •......... Destroyed 1861, by war. King Solomon ...••...... St. Catharine .•. LInn ••.•.•••••. Mo •....•. June 2. 1866 •..•.••...... , Conso!. with Brookfield No. 86. Jan., 1888. Boone ..•...••.••.•..•.. Columbia •.•.•.. Boone ...••••••. Mo ..•.... May 8. 1848 ..•.•......... Surrendered May 25, 1858. Evening Star ••. : •.•...•. Cupa ......•••. : Crawford Mo ....•.. May 29, 1855 Surrendered June 12, 1875. AcacIa ......•.•.••.••.•. Jackson ....•••. Cape Girardeau. Mo •...... May 5, 1848 .•.•..• ; Went down during the war. Pleasant HlIl •••...•..•.. Pleasant Hlll .•. Cass ••.••.••••• Mo ....•.. May 8, 1848 ....•......... Arrested 1853. 'Chapman ..••••••••••... Las Vegas ••.••. Ter. of N. Mex June 2, 1866 .....•.....•. United with G. L. of New MexIco, 1877. Meramec .•....•........ Eureka .•..••••. St. Louis ••..••. Mo ..••.•. October 17, 1878 ... ,1••••• Arrested Sept., 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G. M. Mt. Vernon •••••••••••••• Mt. Vernon ••.•• Lawrence .••••.' Mo .....•. May II, 1848 ...•.•..•.••. Surrendered December 27, 1862. Canton .•••••••• : ••.•.•• , Canton ...••••.. Lewis •.••••.•.. Mo •...... May 11, 1848 .••...... : ... Conso!. with Craft Lodge No. 287, Dec., 1898. Greene ..•••••••••••..... Springfield ••.•• Greene ..••••.•. Mo .•..... May 12, 1848 ..........•.. United with "United No.5," 1857. Easton .•...•••.••.••... · Easton ...••..•. Buchanan Mo May 28, 1858 .••.••..•.... Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Cart.hage Carthage Jasper Mo •...... May 12, 1849 Burned out 1861. Relief Georgetown Pettis Mo May 10, 1849 Went down 1860. Macon .••.••••••••.••••. Macon •••••••.. Macon ...•.•.•• Mo May 28, 1858 .•••......... Surrendered 1873. Laporte .•••••••••••••••• Macon .•••••... Macon Mo .....•. May 28, 1858 ••••••....... Changed to "Macon No. 106." Miami. Miami. , Saline Mo May 10. 1849 Surrendered February 10. 1857. Golden Square •••• ; Westport. ...•.. Jackson ....•.•. Mo ....••. May 10, 1849 .•••...•..... Arrested October, 1886, by J.W. Boyd, G. M. New Madrid •••••••...••. New Madrid .••. New Madrid .... Mo ......• May 10, 1849 .•.•••..••... Destroyed during the war. _ Aztec ...•••••••••••••••. Las Cruces .•.•. Ter. of N. Mex.......•..... October 19, 1867 .......•.. United wIth Go' L. of New Mexico, 1877. Gothic Moberly \. Randolph Mo October 17, 1878 Consol. with Moberly Lodge No. 344. 1896. Montezuma Santa Fe , Ter. of N. Mex .•.....•.••. May 8, 1851. •••......•... UnIted with G. L. of New MexIco, 1877. ' lOll LouIsiana Ste. Genevieve .. Ste. Geneyleve. Mo 1807, by G. L. of Pa Arrested br G. L. of Pennsylvania, 18U.

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St.,·Louis St. Louis St. Louis .••••. :.jMo '11809' by ~. L. ot Pa Arrested. Ezell., , St. Francisvllle. Clark .........• Mo May 9, 18;>0 .....•........ Surrendered 1860. Waverly.: : ~averly.: Lafayette Mo May 9, 1850 ·...•...... Surrendered January 28,1860. Sibley Sibley Jackson Mo May 10, 1850 Surrendered 1863. BOTder:.: .. : South-West City Mc~onald...•.. Mo /October 15._1874 •.. ·.......•. Surrendered October,. 1882. Dav·iess ......•.......... Gallatin Davless , Mo May 10, 18;>0 Arrested 1876. Hiram' St. Charles St. Charles Mo , May 10. 1850·...•.• · Surrendered May, 1862. Foster Boston Scott Mo May 10. 1850' Surrendered 1866. Dover .' · Dover Lafayette Mo.· May 20. 1850.· Consol. with Lafayette No. 437, Feb., 1893. Cedar Fremont Cedar Mo May 10, 1851. ..........•. Surrendered 1863. Dardenne. ~ O'Fallon St. CharIeR Mo October 19•. 1867 •......•. Arr. Jan. 15. 1885. by R. F. Stevenson, G. M. KirkSville : Kirksville Adair Mo May 8. 1~51. ....•........ Arrested 1863. New Charter 1864 to No. 105. Live Oak Pleasant HlIl Cass .. ·. •...•... Mo October 19. ·1867 Arrested by G. L. of Missouri, 1877. Constantine :: Charleston Mississippi. Mo .. · May 8. 1851 Surrendered July 28, 1874. Charleston " .: ..• : Charleston Misslssippi. •..• Mo· · October 12, 1876 ....•..... Surrendered December, 1889. Barry , Cassvllle Barry Mo May, 1852 Arre.sted 1852. West Prairie ...•.......• Clarkton ". Dunklin ......•. Mo · May 28, 1858·.·•.••........ :Arrested October. 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Sarcoxie : Sarcoxie Jasper Mo " May, 1851. Arrested May, 1858. ·Ridgley :.:. ::::. Ridgley Platte: .....•••• Mo May 7, 1851. ....•• : .•• ~ .. Destroyed 1861, by war. Warrensburg .'.: .::.:'-.:. Warrensburg .. , Johnson Mo October 19, 1867 '..• , Consol. with Corinthian Lodge No. 265', lS89; Warrenton .••.•.....•••• Warrenton Warren Mo June, 1851 :: .•.•. ,:; . .'. Surrendered 1856. Prairievllle::.:. : : .. PrairievllIe Pike .-., Mo May 28. 1859 ..• :.: ..•..•. Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. Round Praitie· Newark .. .-: Andrew:: ::: Me' May 31,1855 .•...•. ; ...•. Arrested 1865. Smithton'.•............•.. '. Smithfield Kan. Ty •.. May, 1855 .....•.......... United to form G. L. ot Kansas. Middlebury: .: :: :: : •• '- .: Middlebury Mercer , , Mo May 31, 1855 .........•... Arrested 1872. , Oriental.·.••.....•....•. Trenton Grundy Mo October 17. 1873 :.: Consolidated with Trenton Lodge No. 111. Chain of Rocks : Owen Lincoln Mo October 14, 1880.' Cons. with Moscow Mills No. 558, ·Oct., 1905. Flint Hill. •....•. :: ...•. Flint Hill. St. Charles Mo·.·.· :,.:..:. May 31, 1855 : Surrendered 1863. John Dade ....•... : •.... CassvllIe Barry ..•.•..... Mo June I, 1855 ..•....•..... Destroyed 1861, by war.' Windsor City .•.•....•... 'Windsor City Carroll .....•... Mo June 1, 1855." •. '-'- .. '-'-:'-. Surrendered 1855. RlsingSta:t: •• : •..•.... :.Ebenezer Greene~ .•...... Mo May. 1858 ,...•. Arrested by E.·F. Allen, G. MI, 1898. Buffalo.::: .•. :.: :: .. Buffalo.: Dallas IMo May, 1855 Arrested 1861. .Yancy , .. ,'" PinevllIe McDonald Mo ; .. June I, 18'55 ,Arrested Jan. 19. 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Leavenworth Leavenworth : ......•....... '.; Kan. Ty .. June 2. 1855 :: "IUnlted to form G. L. of Kansas. Linn Creek : Linn Creek Camden'. ' '.' Mo May 26. 1855 ' Destroyed 1861, by war. Kansas.:: . .-. ••...•.. : •.. :wY.an.dotte, ·..::.:.-,.-.- ..- .. .- .. Kan.Ty .. May, 1855 '.'.•.· ,. ..•... lunited to form G. L. of Kansas~ Concord .. :.:::: .- .. Concord Callaway Mo June I, 1855 .Surrendered April, 1901. Giddings ....•. , Nebraska City .. Otoe . .- .. .:. Neb. Ty May 29. 1856 · Made no returns. ' Cornwell .• ! Rose'E:llL·.· ":. johnson IMo May 28, 1856 . .- . .Destroyed 1861 by war. Johnson Greenvllle Wayne Mo .....•. October 19, 1867 Surrendered April 25, '1885. Pacific ..••.•.••..•...... Pacific Franklin Mo May 2S, 18ii6 ...•......... Arrested Jan., 1878. by T. C. Ready, G. M. Mendota Protem Taney '>. Mo ': October 11, 1879 Arrested June 12. 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Eldina , ,.,...•..... Edina Knox .., , Mo ..•.•.. May 2~, 1856 .......•. , .. , Arrested May, 1866. Robert MOl'rH:l. Savannah : . Andrew Mo ....• May 28, 1856 ...••....•... Surrendered 1857. Mirabile ..•............. Mirabile ICaldwell Mo May 30, 1857 Consol. with Polo Lodge No. 232. In 1889.

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F.:ldorado \ Luray•••••••••• Clark Mo /Ma y 18, 1857 'JSurrendered 1861. Orient Francais St. Louis City Mo October 19, 1867 Surrendered January, 1888. Puxico Puxlco Stoddard ....•.. MO Octob. er 11, 1888 JSurrendered June, 1892. Falrmount. Fairmount Clark •.•.....•. Mo May 18, 1857 Surrendered June 12, 1863. Tuscumbia Tuscumbia Miller .••.•••••. Mo May 18, 1857 Surrendered 1863. Wolf Island ••........... Wolf Island MississippI. MO •..•••. , May 30, 1857 Surrendered August 22, 1874. Union,form'ly"Bollinger" Wolford's Store. Bollinger Mo May, 1857 No records. Union Union Franklin Mo October 19, 1867 Surrendered May, 1892. Powell .••........•....•. Powell McDonald .•.... Mo October 13, 1892 Surrendered September - , 1903. Winchester Wlnchest~r Clark Mo May, 1857 .•.•.•.•••.•••.. Destroyed 1861, by war. Kenner .. ' Athens Clark Mo '~..:.•: May, 1858 Destroyed 1862, by war.. Des Moines. " .' , .. Athens Clark Mo ••••••• October 19, 1867 .•....... Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916. Stewartsvl1le Stewartsvl1le DeKalb Mo May 29, 1859 Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene, G. M. California California Monlteau Mo May 28, 1859 ..•.......... Surrendered June, 1898. Modern .•••.•••.••..•••• Humansville Polk Mo May. 1859 Des!royed 1861, by war. Calhoun •....•........•• Calhoun Henry Mo October 19, 1867 ..•...•.. Arrested by J. W. Boyd, Grand Master, 1886. Hale .•.................. Hale City Carroll Mo October 15, 1886 ...•..... Arrested September, 1892. Fairfield ..•......•..•••. Fairfield Benton •••..•.•• Mo October, 1892 Arr. by E. F. Allen, G. M., Jan. 18, 1899. Dayton ......•.......... Dayton Cass .....•..... Mo May, 1859 ·. •....... Destroyed 1861, by war. "Henry Clay" Millersburg Callaway Mo May, 1859 Arr. June, 1881, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. Carter .•...•.•.•..•.•••• Jefferson City Cole Mo October 13, 1881. •....•.. ConsoI. with Jefferson Lodge No. 43, 1889. ZerubbabeI. .....•...•... Platte City Platte Mo May 28, 1859 ....•........ Arrested June, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. Wet Au GIaize Wet Au GIalze .. Camden Mo .....•. May, 1860 Surrendered 1862. Camden Camden Ray Mo May, 1859 Went down 1861, by war. Washburn .••..•......•. Washburn Barry Mo May, 1860 Destroyed 1861, by war. Jamesport. .........•... Jamesport. Davless Mo May 30. 1860 Arr. Janul\ory, 1892, by B. H. Ingram, G. M. Pleasant Ridge ..•..••••. Pleasant Ridge. Harrison Mo May, 1860 .......•........ Arrested 1863. Green Ridge .. , •...•••••. Windsor Henry Mo October 19, 1867 ' Surrendered 1873. Bent ...••....•...•.•.•• ' .Taos N. Mex June 1, 1860 Surrendered 1865. Rocky Mount .•......•••• Camp Floyd .. " .........•...... Utah Ty •. June I, 1860 Surrendered 1862. Alto Vista Alto Vista Daviess Mo ..•.••. May, 1861. ..•............ Arrested 1865. Orion .••...••...•.••.... St. Joseph 'Buchanan Mo .•..•.... May, 1861. •.............. Surrendered 1863. Austin ..••.•••.•••..••.. Austin Cass Mo ...•... May, 1861. .....•......... Destroyed 1861, by war. West Plains ••........... West Plains HoweII. Mo ....•.. May, 1861. .....••........ Surrendered 1861. Granby ••••....••••...•. Granby •....•... Newton Mo ....••. ,October 17, 1867 Surrendered December, 1892. Quincy Quincy .....•... Hickory Mo May, 1861. ..•..••........ Destroyed by war. Emerson ••••••.••..•..•. Emerson .....•. Marion Mo May, 1861. Destroyed 1861, by war. Everett ..•••.••.....•.•. Everett Cass Mo October 15, 1868 Cons. with Coldwater Lodge No. 4115, 1894. )New Boston ........•.... New Boston · Macon Mo October 12, 1869 Surrendered 1871. 2~2,,~.Farmers..•••.. ,.....••.. Labelle Lewis Mo May 30. 1861. , Surrendered 1887.

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Sarcoxie ...•....IJasper Mo 'IMay. ,1861 .......•........ Destroyd 1863, by war. Woodlawn •••••...•• \,IVOOdlawn Monroe.· Mo October 19, 1867 :Arrested 1894. by Harry.Keene, G. 14. Lamar.,. •• 0.·•••••••••• 0. Lamar .......•. Barton Mo IMay. 1861. ...•..•........ jDestroyed 1861. by war. Nevada .••.•..••••• Nevada Grundy .. , ...• , Mo May 29. 1861 .......•.... 'INO returns. . Mltchell. ••••••..••• o • • • Columbus ..••.• Johnson Mo October 13. 1871 ...•....•. Surrendered October. 1888. Warrenton ••••.•••.• Warrenton .•.•. Warren .....••. Mo .....•. May, 1863 ..... ; .•........ Surrendered 1899. DeWitt DeWitt ..•.•. : .'. Carroll ..•...... Mo October 27. 1863 ...••...•• Surrendered 1865. No returns. Lone Jack , Lone Jack •••... Jackson ...••.••!MO ..••••. October 19, 1867 Surrendered 1877. Ionic .....••.•••.•.••••• Rensselaer ° Ralls ••........ 'IMo May 26, 1864 •...••....... Arrested in 1889 by J. P. Wood, G. 14. Spencersburg .•.•.••••••• Spencersburg Pike ....••..... Mo ....•.. May. 1865 ... ·....•........ Surrendeted September. 1881. Granville.•••.....•.•.•• GranvJlIe .••.•.• Monroe ...•••..• Mo •••• •.•• May 25. 1865 .•...•....... Cons. with Woodlawn No. 223. Sept.• 1911. ROchester .•.•........••. Helena Andrew .•..•... jMo October 17, 1867 Arrested July, 1917, by Edw. Higbee, G. M. High Hill High HilL Montgomery Mo October. 1867 con,' with Jonesburg Lodge No. 457. Feb .• 1899. Fa~·ettevllle.•.•....••••• Fayetteville Johnson ....•... Mo :.:. October 15, 1868 ........•. Arrested January, 1900. New Market New Market~ Platte ........•. Mo .....•. October 15. 1868 Surrendered October, 1878. Tranquillity Orearville~·: Saline Mo ...••.. October 15, 1~68 Cons. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan'y 5.1915. Index ..•...•...•....•••. Index ........•• Cass .......••.. IMo October 15, 1868 ...•...... Arrested 1877. Avl1la .....•..•....•.•.• Bower's Mills Lawrence...... Mo October IS, 1868 .......•.. Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904. Lodge of Peace Chilhowee ..•..• Johnson •..•.... Mo October 15, 1868 Cons. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct.• 1908. Lilly ..........•..•.•••.• Grant City Worth ..•.••••• Mo October, 1868 Arr. Dec., 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. New Boston ..•........•• New Boston ••.• Linn Mo .. , October 13, 1881. ........• Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. Hesperlan Virgil City Cedar ...•.•.••. Mo October 15, 1868 Surrendered September, 1888. Acacia •..••.•.••..••.••. Paradise ...••.. Clay .......••.. Mo October 15, 1868 Cons. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899. Grove .....••...•........ ,Webster Groves. St. Louis .••.••. Mo ...•••'. October 15, 1868 .......•.. Surrendered 1874. Cameron ...•••.•....•••. Cameron ...•... Clinton .....•... Mo ...•.•. October 10, 1875 Consol. with Vincil LocIge No. 62, 1888. Marble HIlI. .•.......... Marble HilL Bolllnger Mo ..••••. October 15, 1868 .....•.... <";onsol. with Trowel No. 440, Dec., 1!l99. Falthful. ..........•.... Fair Dealing Ripley Mo ...•... October 12. 1869 Surrendered June, 1903. Mt. Pleasant. Elllngton ...•... Gentry ..•..•..• Mo October 12, 1869 .•........ Consolidated With Stanberry No. 109. St. Aubert St. Aubert .••... Callaway ••.••.. Mo October 12, 1869 ..•....... Surrendered December 14. 188~. Rome ..••.....•.....••.. Rome Douglas ; Mo ...••.. October II, 1883 Consol. with Av;1. No. 26, March. 1888. Altona .•....•....•.•• Altona Bates ....•..... Mo ...•... October 12, 1869 Arr. March. 1896. by A. M. Hough, G. M. Chapel Hill ...........••. Chapel Hill .•••• La,f4yette ...•.. Mo October 12, 1869 Surrendered September 14. 1889. Amazonia ...•........•.. Amazonia Andrew Mo .....•. October 15, 1890 Con. with Savannah Lodge No. 71. Apr., 1907. Many Springs Many Springs Oregon.: Mo ••.•... September 26, 1907 Conso!. Sept., 1917, with Alton No. 255. New Home ..•......••••. Sprague .....•.. Bates ........•. IMo October 16, 1879 Consolidated ,with Foster Lodge No. 554. Kit Carson .....•..•..... Elizabethtown N. Mex October 12, 1869 Arrested 1878, by T. C. Ready. G. M. La,thro p !,athrop ....•... Clinton 'MO , October 13, 1870 .•........ Arrested May, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M, Clark City Clark City •..... Clark Mo ...•... October 12, 1870 Surrendered 1875. Ryland ....•..••......•. Berlin Gentry .......•. Mo ••••••. October 14, 1875 Arr. Sept. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. Oak Grove ....•...•...•. Pink Hill ....•.. Jackson ..•.••.. Mo ..••... October. 12,· 1870 Surrendered October 3, 1873. Malta .•.•..•........•••. Malta Bend Saline ......•... Mo ...••.. October 12, 1871 ..•....... Arrested Jan.,1887, by G. R. Hunt, G. M. Amity Smithton Pettis ...••...•• Mo ...•... October 13. 1870 .......••. Surrendered January, 1884. Jericho Jericho; Cedar Mo October 16, 1884 Arrested Oct., 1894, by Harry Keene, G. M. Relief ........•••.....••. , Republic Greene Mo • .••.•• October 13, 1870 ...•.•.... Surrendered May, 1899. Landmark ••.•....••.••. Kennett .•...... Dunklin .•..•... Mo , October 13, 1870 ......•... Arrested Mar., 1879, by N. M. Givan. G. M. Ash Grove .•••.•.•.•.•.. Ash Grove .•••.. Greene .....•... Mo October 13. 1870 ..••.•.... Arrested 1872. Cimarron ...•...•..••••• Cimarron ..•... , Colfax ...•••... N. Mex" .. ,October 14. 1875 ...•....• .ISurrendered 1879. Lone Star ...........•.•• Lone Star •..... Gentry ...•..... Mo October 13. 1870 (Arrested .Jan. 25, 18U. by L. A. Hall, G. M. 0

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BenFranklin .••••••••••• Savannah Andrew IMO .. ~ October 13, 1870 ........•. Consol. with Sa.vaimah Lodge No. 71. Benton ..•.•••••••••.••• St. Louis ...................•.. Mo ...•..•. October 14, 1886 , ....•. Arrested 1905. byL. B.. ,Valliant. G. M. Phelps '.' • ; .••.••••••• Phelps City ...• , Atchison. , ..••• Mo .. ·. •... October. 1870 Surrendered 1881.' . Young's Creek.·.; •....... Rowena Audrain ~ •. Mo ...•••. October 13. 1881. Conso!. with Hebron iNo.·.354, July, 1891. Comfort. .•..• ; •.•••••.• Rocky Comfort. McDonald IMO ...••• , October 13. 1870 ....••••.. Arr. Jan. 19. 1884. by .. L. A. Hall, G. M. King David •......•.•••• Kansas City ..•. Jackson Mo ...• '• • '. October 13, 1870 .....•.... Surrendered 1879. . . . warsaw ..•••.• · · warsaw ..•.....•• Benton .. ·••.• ·•· l\J,lo,: o.ctober 13, 1870 ;; •..•. Arr.,Sept.• l'888.·(Qy·W. M. Williams. G. M. Unanimity ••.•.•.••••••. Weston Platte .......•.. Mo ·.• ·•·. October 13, 1870 ...•..••.•. Surrendered 1879. . Craig ..••..•..•..•..•••. Craig ••..••.•.. Holt ....•....... Mo.·.'••••• October 13, 1870 ••.•.•... '1 Arr. Jan. 10, 1883, by C. C. Woods. G, M. MandevlIIe ••••••• ; •••.• , MandevlHe ..•.• Carroll, .....••• Mo. '. '• • ~ ~ ~ October 13, 1871 Arr, Jan, 14, 1896, byA. M. Hough,. G. M. Amity .•...•••...••.••..•• FlIIe y....•...•••.. Cedar .... ·. ....• , ~o.:.~·.~.·.•..• October 22. 1896 .••..••• ·.. Cons. with ClintonvlIle-No . . 482, Feb., 1906. Golden Rule ..•••••••••.• Jonesburg ••••.. Montgomery ....• Mo ...•.•.•• '. October 16. 1872 .....•••. , Surrendered June. 1892. Plumb ..........•..•.... Middletown Montgomery .•.. Mo.'. '• •••• October 13. 1871. Arr. Sept.. 1888, by W. M. Williams, G. M. Kilwinning .•••••••••••• , Downing ....•.. Schuyler •.••••• Mo ...• ~ ~; October 13. 1871. ..•.•... Cons. with Middle Fabius No. 244, Oct., 1894. Warsaw .••••••••••••••• Warsaw ..•.•• ·• . Benton .•••••.. ~+'1o.·•.• ·• • ·• October 10, 1894 •. ·•.•.·.... Arr. by Grand Master. Houston. Feb .• 1906. Coatesville Coatesville .••. , Schuyler Mo ..•.•.•.•.• October, 1871. .•......•.... Consol. 1881 with Glenwood No. 427. Richland ••• : Richland Pulaski. ..••••. Mo. '.-.•.•.•.• October. 13, 1871. Arr. by Grand Master T'ygard, Feb .• 1898. Harmony •••••••.••.••.• Vibbard .••...•. Ray ......•••••. Mo; •.•.•.••.• October. 1871. .•. '•• , Conso!. With Clay No. 207, June, 1899. Boone Columbia .•••• ,. Boone ..•..••••. Mo.·.·•• '.·.·. October 17, 1901. ..•.•..... Conso!. with Twilight No. 114, May 12, 1904. Reynolds .•••• ~ CentervlIIe .•.•. Reynolds .•••••• Mo ..•...••• October 13. 1~87 .•........ Consol. With Hopewell,No. 239. May. 1899. Alexander •••••••••••••• Bedford •.•. ; •.. Livingston ••••• , Mo .•.•.•.. '•• October 13, 1870.·•••...... Conso!. With Hale Lodge No. 18'4, Oct.• 1887. Dagan ••••.•••.••••.•.•• Mindon .•..••... Chariton: ••.•.• Mo .•••.••• '. October 13. 1871. ...•...... Surrendered December, 1902. , Latimer Licking ....••.. Texas .••....•.. Mo 9ctober 13, 1871. ..•..•.... Arrested by Grand Lodge. Oct. 21. 1897. Centre •••••••••••••••••. Lebanon .•..• , .. Laclede ..••..•• Mo .•· October. 13, 1871. ..•...... Consolidated with Laclede No. 83, 1893. Gavel. New Cambria ..• Macon ..•.•.•.• Mo .. ·•• · October. 13. 1871 •.•........ Surrendered: October, 1900. Alexandria .• ~ •••• ·•·•·••• ;. Alexandria: ••.• Clark ..• , .••.•. M.o.· , October 13, 1871. •..•..... Arrested Oct, 22, 1896. by Grand Lodge. Meridian Sun ' Austin Cass Mo;', ~ ',~. ~ October 13; 1871. , Arr. Aug., 1885, by R. F. Stevenson, G. M. Ituraea .• , ••• , , ••• HannibaL .••... Marion Mo: October 13, 1871. ••.••.... , Consol. with Hannibal Lodge No. 188. Houston •••• ; ; .. ;:.;, •• Wellingt6n ·•. Lafayette .••• '.'. M6'::::::; October, 13; 1871 , Destroyed by' fire· December 19. 1873. Royal. ~ Mooresvllle Livingston..: Mo: · October 17, 1878.;.;:; Arr. Aug.,.1893, by John R. Parson. G. M. Unity ;.;·::.:.;. Richmond ..•.•. Ray , .. Mo October 13; ·1871 Surrendered 1876. Civil Bend., Civil Bend ....• , Daviess Mo pctober 17, 1878 , •.•.. , Arrested Oct.• 1899, by E, F. Allen, G. M. Covenant · Carrollton Carroll Mo October 12, 1872 .. · Consol. with Wakanda Lodge No. 52, 1880. Euclid , •.••• VersalIles ...•.. Morgan.: •.•••. Mo October 12, 187,2 ....•••.... Conso!. with Versailles Lodge No. 117. Newburg,: Competition Laclede Mo October 16, 1872: Arrested March 29, 1890. by T. Brace, G. M. ' CedarClty .•.•.•.••••.•. Cedar City Callaway Mo October 17.1873 ·.· Arrested by Grand. Lodge. 1904. Leesville ..·....... : ....... Leesville Henry Mo October 16,1872:; Arrested Oct.• 1886, by the Grand Lodge. Sedgwlckvllle·••.••..••.. Sedgwickvllle Bollinger ...•••. Mo .••••• 'IOctober 14, 1886 .....•... Arr. March: 1897, by D. A. Jamison. G. M. Loulsvllle ..•..•.. :: ..• :. Loulsvllle Lincoln Mo ....•.. October 16, 1872 .....•.... Arr December, 1896, by' D, A . .Jamison, G. M,

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UZ Dauphine Dauphine Osage .......••. Mo October 17, 1873 Surrendered 1879. 432 Black Oak ........••..•• Preston Hickory Mo October 13, 1881. .••...•.. Conso). with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890. 433 Silent Temple .....•..••. Macon Macon Mo October 16, 1872 Surrendered October, 1877. 435 St. Nicholas .••...•...... Cave Spring Greene ' Mo October H, 1872 Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. 436 Lamonte Lamonte Pettis Mo October 16, 1872 , Arrested Oct., 1878, by T. C. Ready" G. M. 436 Ash Grove Ash Grove ....•. Greene Mo October 13. 1881. .•.•..•.. Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. 437 Tuscumbia Tuscumbia Mlller Mo ....•.. October 16, 1872 .••.•.•••. Anested Oct., 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. H2, Mt. Lebanon ,.It. Moriah ...•. Harrison ...•... Mo October 16, 1872 ..•.....•. Surrendered 1879. 445 West Gate .•............ St. Louis St. Louis 'City •.. Mo October 16, 1872 ArreSted 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G. M. , 446 Greenfield ...•........•.. Greenfield Dade Mo October, 1873 ....•••.•.... Conso). with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898. 441 Fairview Browning Su11ivan .....•.. Mo October, 1873 .•..•••..••.. Surrendered August, 1899. 449 Piedmont. ••.•...•. '• •... Pledmont. , Wayne Mo .....•. October 16, 1872 ...••..... Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. 461 Argyle '<evada Vernon ........• Mo October 16, 1872 .••.•.••.. Surrendered March, 1892. 454 Benton ....•.•...•...... r,lncoln Benton Mo October 16, 1872 •••••.•... Arrested May 21, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. 454 Cecil ..•.............•.. Cottonwood Pt .. Pemiscot Mo October 16, 1884 ....•..•.• Conso). with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903. 455 Barnesvllle •.•....•..... 811ington Reynolds Mo October 16, 1872 .••...•... Arrested Jan .• U04, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. 457 Triple Tie ..•............ Brazeau ......•. PerI;y ...•.....• Mo October 17, 1873 .•..•.•... Surrendered April, 1893. 463 Lake ......•............ Cunningham Chariton ...•... Mo October 17, 1873 .•••••.... Arrested November 7, 1876. 465 Silver City ; Silver City Grant. N. Mex October 17, 1873 .••••••... Sur. char. and unit. with G. L. of N. M., 1882. 466 Centre View Centre View Johnson Mo October 17, 1873 Arrested by Grand Master Brace, Nov., 1889. 479 Triangle ............••.. Butler Bates Mo ; October 15, 1874 ••.••..... Surrendered October, 1877. 480 Union La Junta N. Mex October 15, 1874 United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. 481 Clinton Clinton Henry Mo October 15, 1874 Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G.(M. 485 Paragon .•••••. : ••. ,••••• Green Ridge Pettis .......•.. 'MO October 15, 1874 ....•..•.. Surrendered 1879. 487 Herndon., , Herndon Saline Mo October 15, 1874 Arr. March, 1906, by Grand Master Houston. 491- Pittsville Pittsvllle ,. Johnson /MO October 15, 1874 Arrested 1875. 495 Globe ....•..•.•......... Louisiana Pike Mo October 12. 1876 Conso). with Perseverance No. 92, 1890. 495 West Prairie ....•...... , Clarkton' Dunklin ' Mo October 15, 1890 " Arrested Dec .. 1894, by J. B. Thomas. G. M. 497 Strafford : <;trafford , .. Greene /MO October 11, 1877 Arr. Sept., 1906. by Grand Master Houston. 498 Kaeeyville ..•••••....... '(aseyville ....•. Macon .......•. Mo Octoher II, 1877, Surrendered January, 1898. 499 Paynesville Paynesvllle Pike IMO October 11, 1877 .•........ Conso). with Clarksville No. 17, May 5. 1917. 506, Avalon ....•............ , Bedford ' Livingston Mo October 12, 1882 ..•....... Conso!. with Wheeling No. 434, Mch. 8, 1917. 613 Chariton Guthridge Mills. Charlton Mo October, 1882 Surrendered March, 1899. 614 Exeter Exeter ......•.. Barry : ..•. Mo \October 12, 1882 'IArr. March, 1901, by Grand Master Wells. 619 Turney Turney ......•.. Clinton Mo October 11, 1883 Surrendered November 18, 1895. 620 Toltec ..•..•...•.•...... Mexico ...••..•. Republic of Mex ...••....• October 11, 1883 ......•... Surrendered January 31, 1894. 623 Kidder .....•..........•. K.idder .....•... Calhoun '.. Mo 'October 1~, 1884 ......••.. Conso). with Hamilton No. 224, 1902. 529 Niangua "" Niangua ... " .. "rebster Mo October I". 1885 .... ". Arrested 1918. by W. A. Clark, G. M. 630 Ritchey.; Ritchey •.....•. Newton Mo October 15, 1885 ......•.. Arrested by F. R. Jesse, G. M. 633 Walker Walker." Vernon " Mo October 12, 1887 Surrendered February 19, 189R. 641 Franklin .•.............. <;t. Clair Franklin , Mo October 16. 1889 •...••••.. Arrested July, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. 643 Fides ~,ansas City I.Tacksnn ". Vfo October 15, 1890 ",conso!. with Heroine No. 104, Dec., 1890. 644 Mexico .....•............ Mexico IAudtain Mo •...... IOctober 15, 1890 ConsoI. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25. 1916. 689 Duncan " Duncan Webster " Mo 'ISePtemb~r 26, 1907 'IName changed to "Grove Spring", 1913. 695 Cecil , ottonwood Pt .. PAm;!'('nt , "ffl ~o.)t.pmher :10: 1!lI1Q .•••••. Arrested Rept.. 191!;. by T. W. Cntton. G. M. 609 Victory ..•••• , ••••••••• , Pomona Howell IMo "September 28, :1910 Conso!. with Mt. Zion No. 327, Apt. 16, 1917.

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REPORT

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1917, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1918.

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI, LOCATED AT ST. LOUIS. OFFICERS. SOL E. WAGGONER, President .............•.... St. Louis, Mo. JOHN T. SHORT, First Vice-President. Jefferson City, Mo. ROBT. R. KREEGER, Second Vice-President .. ·..•• Kansas City, Mo. A. M. HOUGH, Treasurer Jefferson City, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary DR. A. C. ROBINSON, Physician St. Louis, Mo. JAMISON & THOMAS, Attorneys St. Louis, Mo. MRS. MAREL E. ENGEL, Matron of Children " St. Louis, Mo. MRS. N. E. COLLINS, Matron of Old ~eople St. Louis, Mo.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. RonT. R. KREE(,):n. W:r.L F. KUHN, JACOB LAMPERT, -. JOHN T. SIIORT, SOL E. W AGGONE~! D. M. WILSON:: :'~:~r: ...

JAS. W. BOYD, T. W. COTTON, ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, JOHN H. GUNDLACH, A\_ M. HOUGH, D. A. JAMISON, ARCH A. JOHNSON;

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS .. '.'."

WILLIAM A. CLARK, Grand Master, Jefferson City: JOHN W. BINGHAM, Deputy Grand Master, MilaD:. JULIUS C. GARRELL, Grand Senior Warden, St. Louis. WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, Grand Junior Warden, Boonville.

ADVISORY MEMBERS. MRS.. ETHEl. C. STANSBURY, St. Louis. .MRS. LOUISA J~ MOORE, SL Joseph. MRS. ELLA JEAN FLANDERS, .Excelsiol' Springs. 1.,

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 191 8 PRESIDENT'S REPORT ']'0

the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons 01 the State of Missouri:

BRETHREN:

I hand you herewith as President of the Board of Directors a report in detail o"f the officers of the Masonic Home of Missouri. At the annual session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, held' in St. Louis, .·Missouri,. during the month of Septem. bel', 1917, the following were elected to serve as Directors of the Home for three years: Robert R. Kreeger, David M. Wilson, John T. Short, Arch A. Johnson. You elected John H. Gundlach for two years to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Bro. Campbell Wells. . At this meeting you are to elect four Directors for a term of three years. The term of the f,ollowing brethren expire: James W. Boyd, Alexander M. Dockery, WilliamF. Kuhn, Tolman W. Cotton. At a ~eeting held at the Scottish Rite Cathedral September 20, 1917, the following officers were elected: Sol. E. Waggoner; President, St. Louis. John T. Short, First Vice-President, Jefferson City. Robert R. Kreeger, Second Vice-President, Kansas City. A. M. Hough, Treasurer, Jefferson Qity. V. O. Saunders, Secretary, SL Louis. Mrs. Harriet E. Baker, Superi~tendeDt, St. ·Louis. Mrs. Mabel E. Engel,. Matron .Old People's Dept., St. Louis. Dr. A. C. Robinson, Physician, St. Louis. Jamison'& Thomas~ ·Attorneys.· . The Standing Committees for the past year have been as fol· lows: Trustees of the Endowment Fund-Sol E. Waggoner, James W. Boyd, John T. Short. Executive Committee-Robert R. Kreeger, Chairman; John T.

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Short, Vice-Chairman; Dorsey A. Jamison, James W. Boyd, William F. Kuhn, Arch A. Johnson, Jacob Lampert. Finance Committee-David M. Wilson, Chairman; James. W. Boyd, Arch A. Johnson. . : 'House Committee-Dorsey A. Jamison, Chairman; Jacob Lam· pert, John H. Gundlach, *Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher, Mrs. Ethel C. Stansbury. Legal Committee-JamesW. Boyd, Cliiiirman; A. M. Hough, John H. Gundlach. Administration Committee-D. M. Wilson, Chairman; John T. Short, R. R. Kreeger. OFFICIAr. BONDS. I

Sol E. Waggoner, President, $5,000.00; A. M. Hough, Treasurer, $75,000.00; V. O. Saunders, Secretary, $2,500.00; Mabel E. Engel, . Matron, $2,500.00; Trustees of the Endowment Fund: Sol E. Waggoner, $5,000.00; James W. Boyd, $5,000.00; JohnT. Short, $5,000.00. INSURANCE.

Fire. On all Buildings and Contents $305,000.00 On Steam Boilers.·....................... 6,000.00 Liability ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10,000.00

Cyclone. $190,600.00

ESTIMATED VALUE OF ASSETS.

Endowment Fund Home Ground Improvements Furnishings

.' $146,428.59 :................. 100,000.00 315,000.00 '.' . . .. . .. . . . •.. . . . . . . . .. . 85,000.00

Total

$646,428.59 I~PROVEMENT

FUND.

Amount transferred from Hospital Construction Fund ... $ 3,760.78 Amount transferred from General Fund. .. .. . . . . . .... 2,331.99 Receipts from all other sources 157,704.47 !

Total receipts Disbursements to date Balance

*Died December 26, 1917.

$163,797.24 163,720.60 $

76.64

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Since last report the Board has had completed the lower floor of the west wing of the Hospital, giving additional beds of 14 in the ward, and three rooms containing 5 beds, a total of 19. In addition to the above, 2 rooms on the second floor of the Women's Building, and 6 rooms in the basement, so that 11 old men and 4 old women can be accommodated, making ao total additional accommodation for ~4. Thi~ now completes all contemplated improvements which was provided for by the Grand Lodge five years ago. The Improvement Fund and Hospital Construction Fund was not sufficient to make all improvements and there was transferred from the General Fund enough so that bills have all been paid when due. I

COST OF MAINTENANCE.

$ 45,692.30 Meats, Produce, Provisions, etc 9,806.82 Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes . 1,583.92 Drugs, Dental and Hospital Supplies . 6,970.25 Fuel, Light and Ice . 2,219.62 Laundry '.. ' ' . 1,233.65 Directors' Expense . 4,786.66 Salaries ' . Wages to Employes . 16,336.8~ Miscellaneous, Disinfectants, Phones, Stationery, Investigating of Applicants, E.:ntertainment, Petty Expenses. 5,377.::16

Total Expenses

Maintenance of Property ' $4,023.40 Attorney's Expenses in Will Cases............ 532.16 Amount transferred to Improvement Fund. . . .. 2,331.99 Headstones on Cemetery Lots................ 1,071.56 Amount returned to members................ 641.89

94,007.40

8,601.00 $102,608.40

The question of expense is most vital and the Board realizes that the continued increase in prices of clothing, shoes, groceries. coal and all items that enter into maintenance have advanced in thu past year over 26'per cent, and while these prices enter our privato homes, they feel that the Home has been most fortunate in having had an increase of only 13.40 per cent.. The funds as provided ; II be sufficient to defray expenses unless an unusual increase in the members of路 the Home family is given to us in the coming year. A reduction can not be expected until the general conditions through路 out tho country is materially improved. ~

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ORDER OF THE EASTER'" STAR.

Since the last report, the Advisory Committee have been careful ,and painstaking, in their work and the' Order is to be congratul~ted 'in the selection of - Mrs. Ethel C. Stansbury to carryon, th~ ,work where,,,Sister Fletcher (by giving her life) gave up the work.' ,Th~ Advisor,y.Board cOUlpletely furnished the west' wing of the Hospital; -cleaned'walls of the entire Hospital, Old Men's and Old Womim',s . Bu.i.hUngs; painted the walls of the Boys' and Girls' Dormitory,ot ·the' Adm-iqistration Building, and many, additional expenses amount· ing to over $8,000.00, which saved the Home, as in the past, many thousands of dollars. This grand work is from the Masons' wiveB and daughters, and we may well say that a blessing has fallen on the Order by the noble Work of the Sisters 'of the Order of the East~ qi' Star, and is appreciated by the Board and members of the Gra~d Lodge. LILLIE L. FLETCHER,

Member of the Advisory' Board, died Decer;nber 26, 1917; 'A memorial was prepared and spread 'on the records of the Home. MATTIE P. BARNEY,

Member of the Advisory Board, died August 15, 1918. A memorial was prepared and spread on the records of the Board. ENDOWMENT FUND.

This: fund was ceived from Mrs. E. Massengale, $780.00; A. Lohman,' $500.00,

increased the past' year $3,280.00, having reWurz, $500.00; Adolph Gluck, $500.00; .P.arallee Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher, $1,000.00" and Frederick which is all in the hands of the Trustees. .

Loans U. S. Bonds Cash in St. Louis Union Bank

:.: '. . '. . . . . . . . . . . .

Total ..............•.................. :. '

$135,775:00 6,100.00 4,553.59 $146,428.59

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Appendix.. MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS.

Men Women Boys' Girls Total At end of August, 1917 ; 104 88 41 51' 284 Admitted since ........•........•. 24 16' 8, 10, 58 Discharged past year Died past year

128 10 , 13

104 6

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23 15 14 4 Number in Home Aug. 31, 1918 ..... 105 89 35 57 Increase for year ending August 31, 1918. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Average number in the Home for past year..................

55 287 3 304

SUPERINTENDENT' HARRIET E. DAKER'S RESIGNATION.

At the meeting of the full Board February 8, 1918, the resignation of Mrs. H. E. Baker as Superintendent was accepted, and by resolution of the Board the duties heretofore performed by the Suo perintendent were assumed by the President. . MATRON OF THE CHILDREN •

. Mrs., M. E. Engel, former Matron of the Old People, was elected Matron of the Children by the full Board February 8, 1918. MATRON 0:1" THE OLD PEOPLE.

The transfer of Mrs. M. E. Engel from the position as Matron of the Old' People to the position as Matron of the Children,. the Board at'the meeting of Febr'uary 8, 1918, elected Mrs. N. E.' Collins as Matron of the Old People to fill the vacancy caused by the trans- .". fer of Mrs. Engel. MEDICAL STAFF.

At a full Board meeting April 12, 1918, the following were elected to constitute the Medical Staff of the Masonic Home:

Elected. to serve until September, 1918: Dr. Rudolph Buhman, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Thomas A. Hopkins, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. D. L. Harris, St. Louis, Missouri.

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Elected to serve .until .September, 1919: Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Paul Y. Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri. W. W. Graves, St. Louis, Missouri. J.R. -Wright~ Trenton, Missouri. W. B. Shields,St. Louis, Missouri.

Elected to serve until- September; 1920:Dr. Louis H. Behrens, St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. D. F. Rice, St. Louis, Missouri. - Dr. W. A. Clark, Jefferson City, Missouri. Dr. C. C. Morris, St. Louis, Missouri. The_ donations received during the past year are not published, they having been acknowledged in the weekly Kansas City and St. Louis Masonic journals. IN

CONCLUSION.

It is the wish of the Directors that every Mason in the State would acquaint himself with the detail workings of the Home so as to fully understand the great work of caring for the large family in the Home, then you can realize with what care they are handling the trust you have placed_with them. May the blessing of God be with each member of the Order is our wish.

Fraternally submitted, - SOL E. WAGGONER, _President.

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REPORT OF SEC'RETARY MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROM SEPTEMBEH. I, 1917, TO AUGUST -31, 1918. GENERAL FUND. RECEIPTS. Sept. 1

Balance on hand $ 91,439.95 Grand Secretary per capita dues.................. 92,839.20Grand Secretary O. E. S. per capita dues '.' . . 5,430.80 Interest from Endowment Fund.................. 8,531.87 Interest on daily balances......................... 1,255.32 Miscellaneous \ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 路4,589.94 Total

$204,087.08

Disbursements checks 7849 to 8772, inc

102,608.40

Balance on hand Aug. 31,' 1918

$101,478.68

Fraternally submitted, V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary. St. Louis, Sept. 3, 1918.. Examined and found correct. H. CLAY PERKINS, Public Accountant. SECRETARY'S REPORT, IMPROVEMENT FUND. SEPT. 1, 1917, TO AUG. 31, 1918. Sept. 1

Balance on hand ~ Grand Lodge , Grand Secretary Interest on daily balances Disbursemen ts

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Balance on hand Aug. 31, 1918

8,326.23 6,000.00 1,668.75 58.02

$ 16,053.00 15,975.36 $

76.64

Fraternally submitted, V. O. SAUNDERS, Secretary. St. Louis, Sept. 3, 1918. Examined and found correct. H. CLAY PERKINS, Public Accountant.

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REPORT OF TREASURER MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. FROM SEPT. 1, 1917, TO AUG. 31, 1918. GENERAL FUND. RECEIPTS. Total received from V. O. Saunders, Secy; $189,508.73 ,'} Less vouchers paid :.......................... 88,030.05 \

Balance on hand , $101,478.68 Less time deposits........................................ 80,000.00 BalaIJce in bank Sept. 1, 1918 .r"

$ 21,478.68

Exchange Bank of Jefferson City.

. "Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 1: 1918. Mr. Sol E." Waggoner, Presid-ent Masonic Home of Missouri. This is to certify that therc is on deposit in this bank to the credit of A. M. Hough, Treasurer of Masonic Home of Missouri General Fund, $21,478.68. Yours very truly, CHESTER HARDING, Cashier. Certificates of No. 26621 No.26879 No. 100362 No. 713 No. 5921 No. 362 No. 6546 No.48723

deposit: Exchange Bank, .Jefferson City, Mo $ Exchange Bank, Jefferson City, Mo . United States BaT,1k of St. Louis . Hamilton Trust Company, Hamilton, Mo . Mississippi Valley Trust Co., St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis Bank, St. Louis, Mo . The Burnes Nat'l BaDk, St. Joseph . The Nat'l Bank of Commerce, St. Louis .

15,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00

'$ 80,000.00

FUNDS LOCATED. Balance in Exchange Bank Sept. 1, 1918 .. $ 21,478.68 Time deposits 80,000.00 Total balance on hand Aug. 31, 1918 .. $101,478.68 Fraternally submitted, A. M. HOUGH, Treas. Masonic Home of Mo. Sept. 2, 1918. I have examined the foregoing statement and found it correct. I have verified the receipts and vouchers are on file for all disbursements. H. CLAY PERKINS, Public Accountant.

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IMPHOVEMENT FUND. 1918.

August 31, 1918, To balance on hand $76.64 Fraternally submitted, . A. M. HOUGH, Treas. Masonic Home of Mo. .

.l~xchaT).ge

~ank

of Jefferson City.

Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 1, 1918.

Sol E. Waggoner, President Masonic Horne of Missouri. This is to certify that there is on deposit in this bank to the credit of A. M. Hough, Treasurer of the Masonic Home of Missouri Improvement Fund, $76.64. Yours very truly, CHESTER HARDING, Cashier. . Sept. 2, 1918. I have examined the foregoing statement and found it correct. have verified the receipts and vouchers are on file for all disbursements. H. CLAY PERKINS, Public Accountant.

MASONIC HOME ENDOWMENT FUND. List of securities belonging to the "Masonic Horne Endowment Fund" September 1, 1918. No.

Amount $

36 39 43 44 47 55 60 63 65 66 67 68 70 .73 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84

U. S. Li berty Bonds 4 % u. S. Liberty Bonds

414%

Cash in St. Union Bank

Total Endowment

Fund

Louis .

2,500.00 7,500.00 6,000.00 4,575.00 4,600.00 10,000.00 9,500.00 3,000.00 4,200.00 2,000.00 3,600.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 8,000.00 12,500.00 4,000.00 6,000.00 9,000.00 3,000.00 7,800.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 3,500.00 2,600.00 4,553.59

"., , , . , , . $146,428.59

Int. Paid Feb. 29, Mar. 1, Sept. 1, Feb. 1, Mar. 3, Mar. 2, April 20, Mar. 1, July 16, July 3, June 1, Aug. 6, Sept. 7, Jan. 18, Mar. 1, Feb. 10, Feb. 23, April 3, Jan. 10, April 1, April 12, April 1, July 24, Mar, 1,

To 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1917 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918 1918

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Notes secured by real estate, first mortgage, 6 per cent. .$124,975.00 Notes secured by real estate, first mortgage, 5 per cent.. 3,000.00 Notes secured by real estate, first mortgage, 5% per cent 7,800.00 United States Liberty Loan Bonds, 4 per cent............ 3,500.00 United States Liherty Loan Bonds, 414 per cent.......... 2,600.00 Cash in St. Louis Union Bank............................ 4,553.59 Total

$146,428.59

These securities belong to the Endowment Funds as follOws: Knights Templar Fund · $ James L. Kirkendall Fund . W. S. Smith Fund '• ............... ; . T. W. Higgins Fund . James W. Harrison Fund . Masonic Home Certificate Fund . Ferdinand Herrold Fund · . Sarah B. Coffman Fund ........................•.......... Samuel A. Gluck Fund . John B .. Croshaw Fund . Charles Reilly Fund . Jacob F. Gmelich Fund . Wellston Lodge Fund . Grand Chapter Royal Arch .Masons Fund . Grand Chapter Royal and Select Masons Fund . Past Grand Master T. ,'V. Cotton Fund . Orville A. and Maria Haynes Fund . '.! . .Past Grand Master A. M. Hough Fund Past Grand Master Jacob Lampert Fund . Rachael Sinclair Fund . Mrs. E. Wurz Fund . Adolph Gluck Fund . Parralle Massengale Fund . Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher Fund . Frederick A. Lohman Fund .....................•......... General Fund .

35,114.00 13,150.00 11,730.00 5,000.00 1,665.74 1,117.60 500.00 465.89 200.00 1,000.00 100.00 1,000.00 100.00 3,000.00 500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 200.00 500.00 500.00 780.00 1,000.00 500.00 56,305.36

$146,428.59 Brother Sol E. Waggoner, D. M. Wilson, V. O. Saunders and I have examined the securities of the Endowment Fund, which are in a box in the safe deposit vault of the Mississippi Valley Trust, Company, and found them absolutely correct in every particular, and interest due dates as stated thereon, all as hereinbefore stated. H. CLAY PERKINS, Public Accountant. St. Louis, Aug. 31, 1918. St. Louis Union Bank, St. LOUis, Aug. 31, 1918. We hereby certify that the balance standing In the name of the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, as shown by our books at close of business August 30, 1918. was $4,553.59. Yours very truly, F. L. DENBY, Asst. Cashier.

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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE. St. Louis, Aug. 31, 1918. To the Board of Directors of the Masonic Horne: The Finance Committee, through its-Chairman, h'as the honor to make the following report: W. Brother Sol E. Waggoner, President of the Home and one of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund; Brother V. O. Saunders, W. Brother H. C. Perk'ins, Public Accountant, and myself, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, on Saturday, the 31st day of August, 1918, met by appointment at the safety vaults of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Louis to examine the securities of the Endowment Fund. The various papers contained in the box were examined. We found twenty-four loans, ranging from $2,000.00, the lowest, to $12,500.0.0, the highest. These loans are all evidenced by not.es secured by first deeds of trust on approved real' estate, accompanied by abstracts and guaranties of title, shown in each instance to be in the borrower. Principal of the loans aggregate $135,775.00. Interest due on all loans has been paid, amounting to $8,531.87. In addition to the loans, $6,100.00 of the fund is invested in Liberty Bonds, and, in addition to this, the books of the St. LouIs Union Bank show cash on hand $4,553.59, thus making the total amount of the Endowment Fund $146,428.59, an increase of '$3,280.00 over last' year. The investments of the fund are first class and most satisfactory and the Craft and the Home are to be congratulated on its splendid condition. Fraternally submitted, D. M. WILSON, Chairman of Committee. All of the above securities are kept by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund in the safe-deposit box in St. Louis, Mo., rented by the Masonic Home, access to which can be had only by the presence of two or more of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund, or one of said Trustees accompanied by the President of the Masonic Home, or by one 'of said Trustees accompanied by one or more members of t~e Finance Committee of the Masonic Home, or

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by one of said Trustees accompanied by the Secretary of the Board or the Grand Secretary of ,the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri. Since the report made one year ago, the Endowment Fund has been increased to the extent of $3,280.00, being Mrs. E. Wurz, $500.00; Adoph Gluck, $500.00; Parrallee Messengale, $780.00; Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher, $1,000.00; and Frederick Lohman, $500.00. Each ~as been set apart bearing -the name of the contributor as a separate fund. The cash on hand is deposited in -the St. Louis Union Bank, St. Louis, Mo., to the credit of the "Masonic Home Endownient Fund," drawing two per cent interest on daily balances. The total interest received on loans, bonds and daily balances amounted to $8,531.57, which was paid to the Secretary of the Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, SOL E. WAGGONER, JAMES W. BOYD, JOHN T. SHORT,

Trustees.

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REPORT OF' THE EXECUTIVE COlVIMITTEE. Kansas City, Missouri. Hon. Sol E. Waggoner, President St. Louis, Missouri. My DEAR BROTHER WAGGONER:

of the Masonic Home Board,

As Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Home Board, I have to report that the labors of such Committee during the last year have' been rather varied and strenuous. The earnestness and zeal manifested by the members have been gratifying and indicated that they had' but one object in view, namely, that of faithfully accomplishing the purposes of the Fraternity in founding and providing for the Home. As you have been present at each meeting of the Committee and participated in its work it is not deemed necessary to enter into details ,for the reason that your annual message as President will cover all essential features. However, I can not refrain from saying that, as the years go by, the membership of the Fraternity grows larger and the applications for Masonic charity and assistance increase, the duties of this Committee necessarily become. more arduous and require of its members closer attention to details. While the Home is the pride and admiration of every. loyal Mason and member of the Eastern Star in this State, and has accomplished so much in the past in the interest of unfortunate members and their dependents that few of us are -able to fully appreciate its magnificent proportions. Still the indications are that we must prepare for greater demands in the near future. ,The noble and loving hearts that are路 how so generously providing Jor the maintenance of this haven of peace and rest must not forget the awful tragedy now being enacted on the other side of the Atlantic and remembex: that as a result many of our members, and their dependents, will probably be left destitute and helpless. ' To extend adequate: Masonic' charity to tho.se路 who are now offering their lives on the Aitar' of our Country as a sacrifice to freedom and justice may tax our capacity. This subject. will soon' confront us and demands the most. seriou~ ,and thoughtful consideration, not only'of the Board of . Directors, but also the entire membership of the Fraternity and . Eastern S t a r . ' . Our Hospital still holds the place of honor among the buildings and accommodations furnished for the comfort and happiness

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of our old people. While it is necessarily the most expensive department it is at the same time the most important one, so far as the ~~mbers' ~f the Home" family, who 'have' become' enfeebled by age, are concerned. This building, as you are aware, has been increased iIi capacity during the year by having the first fioor of the west wing partitioned into comfortable rooms, which were completely and substantially furnished by the O. E. S. of this State. Trusting our efforts have been appreciated by the beneficiaries, I am, Fraternally yours, R. R. KREEGER, Ohirman of the Executive Oommittee.

ADMINISTRATION ,COMMITTEE. August 31, 1918. To the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home:

Your Committee on Administration take pleasure in reporting that the changes in 'adminstration'recommendedby it have been carried into effect; that the present management of the Home is satisfactory and meets with approval, and it recommends that it be continued as it now' is. Respectfully submitted, D. M. WILSON, Chairman, R~ R. KREEGER, JOHN T. SHORT.

REPORT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE. Sol E. Waggoner, Esq., President of Masonic Home Of Missouri, . 5351 Delmar Ave., Oity. DEAR SIR AND' BROTHER:

I hereby submit in behalf of the路 House Committee a .report for the year ending September 1st, 1918: During the last year Mrs. Harriet E. Baker resigned as Superintendent of the Home. Thereupon the Board decided to permit this position to remain vacant, but have the President. discharge the duties of Superintendent and placed Mrs. Engel in as Matron of the young people, and 路Mrs. Collins as Matron of the old people. We find that the new plan is working most admirably, and has,

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in a measure, relieved the House Committee from a great deal of its work. The House Committee has, however, continued to hold its monthly meetings and have kept fully advised as to conditions and running of the Home. We must, however, take this occasion to express our thanks and appreciation to Bro. Waggoner, Mrs. Engel and Mrs. ColJins for the most excellent work they are doing in their respective positions. During the last fiscal year the Board has, upon the recommendation of this Committee, established a Boys' Scout Troop in . . . the Home. There are about twenty-four boys who belong to this troop. Brother Jacob Van Dyke has been serving' as Scout Master free of charge, assisted by Mr. Daviess Pittman. Both of these gentlemen are doing most excellent work among the boys, and we believe that this new departure of the Home has been the . means of making and will continue to 'be the means of making better and more useful m.en of our boys. During last December we were so unfortunate as to lose from our Committee by death our much esteemed and beloVed sister, Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher, who had served the Committee and the Home so faithfully for so many years. We felt that it would be impossible to ever get anyone in her place who would fill ade, quately the position which she had so long held upon this Committee. We must, however, congratulate the Grand Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in her selection of Mrs. Ethel C. Stansbury as the successor to Mrs. Fletcher. Mrs. Stansbury by her service on this Committee has demonstrated the fact that her, whole heart is in the work and that she is in every respect qualifted for the position and will continue to keep up the great work which had been done by her predecessor. No one knows so well as the balance of the Committee. how much and great assistance she has been to us in solvhig the many complex problems whIch have come before the Committee. We take this occasion to express to her our heartfelt thanks for the great work that she .has been doing since she became a member of the Committee. During the last year the Christmas Committee have continued . their good work at the Home, and we desire to again extend our thanks to them for this work. We also desire to acknowledge with thanks the many generous . do~ations from. the various Masonic and Eastern Star bodies, and also Individu~ls ~hroughout the State. We should not conclu~e this report without again calling the attention of the Brethren to the fact that we now h~ve ten boys

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who were reared in our Home enlisted in the Army and Navy of the United States, and who should be commended' for their zealousness and devotion to their Country. Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, Ohairman ot House Oommittee.

HOSPITAL REPOR,T. Mr. SoZ E. Waggoner, President ot Masonic Home ot Missouri, St.. Louis, Missouri. DEAR SIR AND BROTHER:

I wish hereby to supmit for your informati0E a 'statement of the number of patients and cases treated during the past year in the Masonic Home. Our Institution has been wonderfully blessed in so far as the. physical wellbeing of the Home family is concerned. Of course, as you well know, our old people. who come to the Home are composed largely of those who are broken down by the infirmities of old age, coupled with chronic diseases, which in most part compel .them. to remain in their rooms most .of the time. Ev,erything is being done to make their declining. ye.ars as com,fortable as it is possible. Se:vere winter weather is particularly hard on them, as is also the high temperature of the summer season. We have been ,fortunate in so far as .. the children are. concerned.. There has路 been, of cours.e, a good deal. oisickne!;;s among them,. incidental. to childhood, sucn as measles, sca;r~e~ fever, whooping cough, etc., but I am happy. to report there h-as. been no fatalities. 路At the present time the health of the entire .Home family, is excellent. ~ecause of War conditions, we have had considerable' trouble . in obtaining co~petenthelp.Nursesha.ve been called for Government or Red Cross 'work, but at present we. ~ave, four practical nurses, all of whom are working under the supervision of Miss Hazard, who has shown proficiency in her line of .duty. It has just been impossible to obtain satisfactory male help to act as orderlies. The medical staff, which has recently been ~pp~inted ;by the Board of Directors, met in a body, (those who live in the city) and talked over .the affairs of the Medical Department of the Home, and whatever suggestions and recommendations they have made

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as to the management and care of the Home family have been carried out, and these gentlemen have been active in responding 'to the call for advice and assistance when needed. I wish to thank you personally for the good counsel and advice and activities daily displayed in giving to the Masonic Home your good services. Total average in Hospital this year.......................... , Total average in Hospital last year.......................... Increase

83 9

CASES TREATED.

AdultsMales Females

194 292

Children,Boys 'Girls'

330

486

265

Total

595

1081 Fraternally, A. C. ROBINSON, Home Phys.icia'J?,.

REPORT OF ATTORNEYS,: Sept. 1, 1918. Sol E. Waggoner, Esq., President. of, Masonic, Home St. Louis, Missouri.

M,issouri,

DEAR SIR AND .BROTHER:

As Attorneys for the Home, we submit the following as our report for the year ending September 1st, 1918. 1. The suit of Rice vs. Rice, to contest tl;1e will. of Jacob W. Rice of Caldwell County, Missouri, is still pending in the Supreme Co~.rt of Missouri. 2. The case of Welch vs. Scott et al., to contest the will of Mrs. Elzie Fulton, is still pending in the' United States Court of Appeals, Eighth' Circuit. On May 31st' we argued this case hefore this Court at St. Paul, Minn., and路 the case was' thereupon' taken under' advisement. We are expecting a decision. therein at ~ any time. We refer you to our report of. last year' for a .more detailed .- statement of the .character of the two above-mentioned cases.

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3. Since our report to you of September 1st, 1917, Benjamin F. Busby has instituted a suit against the Home and other parties to contest the will of his father, Bro. J. Logan Busby. This suit is now pending in the Circuit Court of Mississippi County. The case was set for trial at the July Term. of that Court, but the plaintiff succeeded in getting a continuance of the case until the October Term of said Court. We fully expect to have a trial of this case at that time. By the will of Bro. J. Logan Busby, which is now being contested, he gave the remainder of his estate to the Masonic Home and the Odd Fellows Home-after giving a life estate therein to ~is son, Ben F. Busby. We feel very confident of winning this. case. ~rother James A. Boone of Charleston, Missouri, who is associate counsel for the Home in this case, advises us that in his opinion the Masonic Home will eventually receive from this estate about $7,500.00 as its 'share in the estate. 4. Since our last annual report to you, two other' suits have been路 instituted for the contest of wills in which the Masonic Home is mentioned as beneficiary, and made one of the defendants therein. They are the cases of Schierbaum vs. McLain et al., No. 90,077 of the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. We have failed answers on behalf of the Masonic Home in both of these cases. Neither of the cases has been' tried and we can not now say just when they will be s,et for trig,l. r:t:'hey a!"e cases in which the Masonic Home has very remote,' if any, interest on account of the peculiar provisions of these wills. We doubt if the Home will ever, receive anything from either of these estates. The above is all the litigation in which the Rome has been interested in during the last fiscal ,year. 5. In pursuance of your request, we submit below a form of will which may be used in the event that anyone should desire to will anything to the Masonic Home. It is as follows: Know all men by these presents, that I , of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this as and for my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. First. It is my will and- desire, and I hereby direct, that all my just debts, inclUding the expenses of. .my last illness and funeral, be paid in full. Second. I give and bequeath unto the Masonic Home of Missouri, a corporation organized and existing under and in pu.rsuance of the laws of the State of Missouri, the sum of : . . . . . . . . . ($ ) Dollars.

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(Testator may also insert such other provisions in his will as he sees fit.) In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this the day of. , 191. .. ....,, : ,, , (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above-named ............... " Testator, 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 , '191 . At the time of the signing of the same the said . . . .' , Testator, was of sound and disposed mind.

According to the law of our State, it is absolutely necessary that the signature of the testator be witnessed by two witnesses. We think it better to have three. Yours fraternally, JAMISON & THOMAS.

REPORT OF ADVISORY COMlVIITTEE.路 To the, President and Board of Directors of the Masonic Home:

BRETHREN: It is with a mingled feeling of joy and sorrow that we come to make our annual report of the activities of the Order of the 'Eastern Star in behalf of our Masonic Home. Joy, in the privilege of service for so glorious a cause, and sorrow that we shall have to report the loss of two of our Advisory Board members. . On December 26th, 1917,路 Sister Lillie L. Fletcher, our muchbeloved Secretary, was c~lled to her re~ard, The members of our Home family, together with the fraternity throughout the State, mourn the loss of this true friend. , On August 14th, 1918, again the grim reaper beckoned, and our Preside'nt, Sister Mattie P. Barney, took up her abode with the blessed. Sister Barney was our first and only President and 'she will be sadly missed. "They are passing away, these dear friends, Like a leaf on. the current cast; With never a break in the rapid flow, We watch them as one b楼 one they go Into the beautiful past."

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Sister Moore, though still too ill to have an active part in our work, is some improved in health. We hope for her ultimate recovery. To fill these vacancies on 'the Advisory Boar.d, Sister Julia McCool, W. G. M., appointed Mrs. 'Ethel C. Stansbury in January, and Mrs. Ella Jean Flanders in August. These members have taken up the work and finished that which was not completed. , Furnished an entire new ward, and two rooms in the Hospital Building, including ice box and serving r.ange for diet kitchen. Renovated Old Women's and Old Men's Building' and' 'Hospital Building, painted entire kitchen, also building used for, the. em~ ployes. . . Covered all the furniture iIi ,large parlor with linen coverings, replace!i water~Goolers with sa~itary stoneware. Refitted halls with rubber runners, renewed carpets and rugs where necessary, and have tried in various ways to maintain the policy of helpfulness. After the resigna~ioll of Mrs. Baker early in the year the management of the Hom'e' underwent an almost entire reorganization., The President;, Mr~ Sol E. Waggoner, assuming the duties of Manager, Mrs. Engel, Matron of the Children, and Mrs. Collins, Matron, of the Old People. We have watched this change with very great interest and are glad to report' that it has worked out entirely satisfactory. Our children and old people are happy and are being well cared for. We have plans well under way for the organization of a "knitting unit" at the Home. Many of our women and some of the girls are knitting for the Red Cross. Our Advisory Board, with an almost new personnel, entered upon this great work with the aim of maintaining the higb, standard of ideals set by the Order of the Eastern Star, and of serving the Board of Directors to the best of their ability. The Board of Directors, by their uniforln courtesy and kindness, have made ~leasures of our duties, and we ~re sincerely grateful. To those who have contributed in any way to the comfort and happiness of our Home family, we extend our grateful appreciation; Respectfully submitted, LOUISA J. ~ MOORE, ETHEL C. STANSBURY, ELLA JEAN FLANDERS.

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LETTER TO THE BO路ARD OF' DIRECTORS, FROM -THE MATRON OF THE CHILDREN. After serving two years and a half as Matron of the Old路 People in the Home, I was transferred to the Children's Department, . February 8th. Fortunately the children and I were quite well acquainted and from casual acquaintance grew friendship and finally love ripened in our hearts until I feel very happy and proud as the mother of ninety-two children. We have spent many happy hours together and most thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the treats furnished by the Christmas Committee and different lodges .and chapters. We were furnished tickets for the Circus, had two lovely boat rides, automobile rides and many other -pleasant -experiences, all of which were given us by loyal Masons -and th.e ladles of the O. E. S. in the true fraternal spirit, and I t~k~ this opportunity of acknowledging my deep~st grat.i~ tude. for them. Our children have indeed a wonderful home and very much loved and appreciated by them. The older children who have left the Home and taKen their places in the business world return to visit with much pleasure and always express themselves as having found the Home a good place in which to live, their education and training being most thorough. and practical. for life's duties. This year- has beeilone of special service _everywhere, and by every individual who can possibly contribute one iota to help in the world's greatest struggle and our children have done their pa-rt for the Government by knitting for the soldiers, and our Boy Scouts have sold many Liberty Bonds and Thrift -Stamps. Many have been away on vacations and those who were not fortunate in having the privilege of a summer's outing in the country have done their ...-share of home work in the laundry, sewing room and kitchen, and been rewarded by swimming parties, little picnics to the parks and an occasional attendance at the picture show. All have passed a happy and useful summer, and they are in splendid health, ready now for their ret~rn to school. . To _the board of faithful, earnest Directors I wish to express my deepest gratitude for the support and confidence placed in me, and I shall endeavor to serve in the future as I :have _in the past to the very best of my efforts and ability. Fraternally, MABEL E. ENGEL.

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LETTER TO 路T'HE BOARD OF D'IRECTORS FROM THE MATRON OF .OLD PEOPLE. It is with pleasure that I am trying to converse with you for a few minutes, hoping I am not entirely a stranger to you. I have been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for sixteen years. It has been my pleasure to be the Governess of the' large girls and assisted the Superintendent for the past three years. In so doing I found a .fine field for character building and preparing the girls for after life, to go forth in the world and show 'what the great 'Brotherhood are making possible for them.

When last February, to my' surprise, I. was informed the Board had decided to transfer me to the_Old People's Building 'to ,be their Matron, it gave me much pleasure. I found my work w'ould be' of a different character. In place of constant care and fear of a mistake in training the young mind, I was to smooth out the furrowed and unhappy path of the Brothers and Sisters, whether they be real or imaginary, to brighte.n their remaining, d~ys, which gives me much pleasure and strengthens my own life. We begin the day with the morning greeting, thanking the Father .for the. watchful care over us through the night. How often we wish all could 'hear and join with us in our morning . I ' lesson and the old fat:niliar songs such as "Jesus Lover of My Soul", which often has a discord, but the love and feeling is there, closing with our Lord's Prayer. Each a:nd everyone that is able, and some that are not, go to their ~everal duties, and I must tell Y0l.!, some of them never complain and are always willing to do more than' they .really are able to d o . ' , At present we have sixteen tables in the dining room, with nine at a table, ~nd it is there they are always glad to go when the bell calls, for there is often an unexpected treat waiting, from the .Past Matronl:? and Patrons, the Christmas Committee and others we might mention. If they could see them enjoying the ice cream through this very trying summer you would feel more than repaid. Many of our Home family' have been away for a vacation of a few weeks, and write, "We are coming home where we can be more comfortable; it is so hot, water scarce and bad," and there are many other causes for their return, making us feel that our efforts are not in路 vain.

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In the Infirmary during this heated weather there is very little serious sickness, but a great many from sheer exhaustion, being weak and a'long in years, and are not able to stand the extreme heat, but with a smile and handshake from Dr. Robinson, our family physician, we all feel better, for it is he with his able corps of nurses that brings comfort and cheer to each one. We had a most unpleasant announcement when our efficient head nurse,Miss Hattie Sitton, told us she must go with the Red Cross to help minister to those in our war, and while we miss her very much there comes another to fill the place. Miss Hazard, a most excellent and efficient person in the right place. There, come times when we are not quite sure what is best, but by stepping across to the Administration Building, the President, Bro. Sol E. Waggoner, can be found always ready to advise and say the right thing in the right place. Sister Stansbury on the Advisory Board of the O. E. S. comes to our assistance at all times, in a most practical and substantial manner. We have found her, while always looking and doing for the good of the Home, using the best judgment in regard to appropriateness and what will be 'best tor the Home family. To be a ,Matron in this Home means thoughtfulness, watchfulness and cheerfulness s.t all times, and there is not much time for loitering, but constant, untiring work. We have found the Board of Directors at all times ready and most willing to advise and council where needed. Our day's work closes with a call to 97 rooms to ask what is needed and a "goodnight", which is much appreciated. Thanking all who have contributed and made my cares and duties more pleasant. My constant desire is to grow each day and be more competent in my work. Fraternally, NONA E. COLLINS, Matron of the Old People.

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ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY, SEPTEMBER 1, Name

Age

Admitted

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Amanda M. Roush 78 Dec., 1890 Eliza A. Robinson..... 88 May, 1899 Ferdinand Droz 84 Nov., 1899 Mattie J. Hobbs....... 81 April, 1900 Harriet Sampey 72 Oct., 1901 Elizabeth Koberly 81 Oct., 1901 Eliza ~. Court......... 83 Oct" 1901 John R. Culbertson 92 Jan., 1902 Elizabeth Jessee 91 May, 1905 James M. Clyde 86 Aug., 1905 Nelson J. Swayze...... 84 Jan., 1907 Emma P. Smith........ 71 May, 1906 Lawrence Lake 19 July, 1906 Mary E. Heburn....... 68 Sept., 1907 Lorine Williams 18 Sept., 1907 80 Sept., 1913 D. J. Roundtree Violet Kershaw -17 Nov., 1907 Minnette Kersaw .' 15 Nov.,' 1907 Opal Sizemore 17 April, 1908 Sarah E. Harvey....... 83 Mch., 1908 Susan E. Jamison...... 90 Sept., 1908 I<'rank Kershaw 13 Jan., 1909 Mary P. Dudgeon...... 66 Jan., 1909 John R. Fowkes .89 April, 1909 Wm. H. MaxwelL...... 85 Feb., 1911 Martha H. Nelson 79 July, 1909 Genevieve Shepard 94 Sept., 1909 Louis A. Wagner 83 Nov., 1909 Curtis Sanders .•...... 14 Feb., 1910 Clarence Sanders 14 Feb., 1910 Phillip Stremmel 70 JUly, 1910 Robert E· Arthur 73 Sept., 1910 Mrs. Robt. E. Arthur~. 74 Sept., 1910 W. F~ L'Hommedieu 88 Nov., 1910 Abner E. Adair........ 86 April, 1911 Mrs. A. B. English 74 April, 1911 Silas K. Payne......... 85 June, 1911 81 June, 1911 •Tohn McCulloch Mrs. John McCulloch... 81 .June, 1911 Nellie Mae Daniels..... 14 Aug., 1911 Nancy E. Waddell..... 73 Oct.; 191t Hester A. MaxwelL.... 78 Sept., 1911 Louverna Whitacre ... 16 June, 1912 Cora' Belle Whitacre... 14 June, 1912 John Whitacre 10 June, 1912 Clara May Whitaker... 10 Sept., 1912 Fredonia E. Robson... 71 April, 1912 Minnie A. Henley...... 61 iMay, 1912 Mary C. Holstein 17 May, 1912 Bernard H. Holstein... 15 May, 1912 Bernardina A. Holstein. 13 May, 1912 Allen R. Edison 15 June, 1912 Wm. McNeally 65 May, 1912 Benj. F. Hitt.......... 58 April, 1912 Milus A. Henry........ 90 April, 1912 Eliza O'Bryant 89 June, 1912 Aaron Salkey 73 June, 1912 Alice Boogher 67 July, 1912 H_o_l1_is_·_W----=.::h_it~l..:.e"'_y__.:.. . ..:. . ...:. . ...:. .:. . ..:...:....:. . ._:::.1.:..3~..:.J__=u~I"'_yc..., --.:1::....:9--=12

Wilson . Clarence . Pride of the West Irondale . Solomon . Beacon . Pride of the West Bogard . Sturgeon . Solomon . Rural •.......... Cosmos . Potosi . Napthali . FourMile . Clintonville . Forest Park . Forest Park . Star of the West. Cambridge . Lexington ....•.. Forest Park . Fayette . Paris Union . Linn . Moniteau . United . Missouri ......•. Mt. Moriah ...•... Mt. Moriah •... ~ .. Beacon ...•..•.•. Hannibal •....... Hannibal . Huntsville . Agricola •......• Occidental ...•... Independence . Anchor . Anchor . Potosi . Keystone •....... Linn . Summerville . Summerville Summerville . Solomon Bellefontaine Ch.. Polar Star . Keystone . Keystone . Keystone . Geo. Washington. Palestine . Oriental . Pittsville . Southwest •...•.. Kirksville ..•.•.. Tuscan . DeWitt " .

188 188 30 343 163 76 443 443

Pocahontas. Clarence. St. Louis. Irondale. Springfield. St. Loriis. St. Louis. Bogard. Sturgeon. Springfield. Kansas City. St. Louis. Potosi. St. Louis. Campbell. EI Dorado Spgs. St. Louis.. St. Louis. Ironton. Slater. Lexington. St. Louis. Fayette. Paris. Linn. Jamestown. Springfield. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. Hannibal. Hannibal. Huntsville. Petersburg. St. Louis. Independence. St. Louis. St. Louis.

326 555 555 555 271 69 79 243 243 243 9 241 518 428 466 . 105 360 39

Linn. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Springfield. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Louis.' St. Louis. St. Louis. St. Charles. Blackburn. Pittsville. Southwest City. Kirksville. St. Louis. DeWitt.

191 305 179 143 271 3 179 101 174 271 316 282 131 25 212 482 578 578 133 63 149 578 47 19 326 295 5 1 40 40

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ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY-,,-Contillued. 'Name

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J.uly, Geneva Whitley . 11 Seebert Whitley . . 8 J.uly, 76 July, Maria McGann Emma H. Baker.; . 84· June, Mary Doerr . ·86. Sept., 63 Sept., Catherine . Ellis Mrs. F. Severance · . JosephC. Holst·ein . Margaret B.' Holstein .. 9 O~t:: Mrs. Jennie P. Hayden 86 .Dec., Amy A. Kammerer ..... 72 Nov., Mrs. Frances Roebuck. 73 gec., Geo~~' W. Shaffer . 66°9 Dec., Wm. T. Stansbury . ec., Louise E., Stansbury .. '. 67. fec., Mrs. C.. J. Robinson . . ~~. J~~" Edgar C~ .Bilyeu . 75 Feb" Gotlieb· Kammerer Mcll' T. B. Peebles . 81 63 Aprii Mrs. Fannie StuIce . June' Jason S. Rafferty . 70 15 Aug' Nancy ·F.Sinclair. . Nellie T. Sinclair . 13 'Aug" Aug" Edith H. Sinclair . 10 Sept'.:' J. H. - FQrbes . 84 Chas. A. Morrison . g~i" Leota M. Stolz . Benj. F. Whitlock ,· 13 Oct:: Alex. Hazen ..•....... 65 Nov., Mrs. ,Martha A. Grigg. 89 .Nov.,. Mrs. M. A. Mc~ally . 68 Nov., Clara J. Bartlett' . 15 Jan., Jane F. Bartlett .- .. 14 Jan., Mary M. Bartlett.· . .11 Jan., Peter McArthur 71 . Dec.. Harriett McArthur . 71 '.1 . Dec., K C. Creley . 77· Dec., Mrs. Mary "E. Hurd . 73· ..Jan., Chas. H. BurrelL· . 61 . Mch., Mrs. Ella D. Leftwich. 76 June; Mrs. Mary. R. Boyd .._. -. 72 April, Wm. A. Treadway.: . 71 July, Miss Marion .Marvin . 75 July, Miss Eliza' B.· Marvin .. 73 July, Mrs. E. Hatfield . 63 July,' Mrs. E, P. Johnston . 73 Aug" Charles H. Briggs . 11 I Sept., Robert Woody . 69 Sept., George N. Burch . 71 I Sept., George W. Barker . 83 Sept., Geneve ¥artin •....... 15 Oct., Opal Martin·, ; . 10 Oct., Sophia Jacobs . 70 Oct., Malina C. ·Lamb .•..... 56 Oct., Eliza R. Moore . 71 Nov., Charles Hunter . 13 • Nov., . Susan Adams ••...... -:- 691 Nov., , Elbert M. KidwelL . 12· Nov., Laura A. KidwelL . ·13 Nov., Dorris Graupner . 7 Sept., Wm. Robt. Graupner . 6 Sept"

No.

1912 1912 1912 191:2 1912 1912

DeWitt, .. . 39 DeWitt. .. . . . 39 Tuscan Ch....... 68 Spring Hill. . . . . .. 155 Bellefon taine Ch.,69 Beacon ,......... 3 Keystone· . . . . . . .. ~g ~:~~~~~~ 243 1 12 Tuscan 360 1 9912 DeSoto Ch......... 15 1912 Carthage ..•...... 197 1912 Bogard ... '.' .... , 101 1912 Ancient _~raft. . .. 377 1913 Ancien!· er.aft. . .. 377 19.13 ChamOIs 1913 Iberia 256 1913 ~~~f~nG~te" .. . .. 547. 1913 . . . .. .. 105 1913 ~ullivan Ch..... :. 296 1913 cpai~a ........•.. 197 1913 ar .age 197 1913 Carthage 197 1913 g~~l~:fti 59 Le~Ington .. '. . .. 14~ 1913 ~;;~rgn' 521 1913 L.ockwood 111 1913 ii'riend. . . . . . . . .. 352 1913 Beacon. . 3 IS14 fefferson 43 1914 Jefferson 43 1914 Jefferson 43 1913 Keystone 243 1913 Keystone 243 1913 '::ache 416 1914 Barbee Ch ·... 31 1914 Clifton 463 1914 Jccidental 163 1914 L<'erguson Ch '.. 118 1914 Webb City ;;. 512 1914 ,;;nnton . . . . . . . .. 548 1914 Clihton , '548 1914 Barbee . Ch. . . . . . . 31 1914 Ashland 156 1914 Polar Star....... 79 1914 ,<'raternal 363 1914 Laddonia . .. .. .. 115 1914 50uth Gate;...... 547 1914 Ava .: ... :... .. . 26 1914 Ava .. , .. .... .. . 26 1914 Aurora .......•.. 267 1914 Linn' 326 1914 Jefferson 43 1914 Morl~y 184 1914 Good Hope 218 19.14 Cuba' 312 1914 Cuba 312 191' Keystone 243 19i4 Keystone 243

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ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY-Continued. Name

Age

George W. Henry .•.... Wm. W. Macfarlane . Sylvester E. Smith . .las. L. Shannon . Chas. T. Arthur . '-Bonnie Mauldin •...... ItUby Mauldin •....... ·.John W. McCanne ..... Robt. Stevenson Amanda Klarenaar Uriah H. Johnston . .V".ernon E. Price . Annie L. Sheehan ...•.. ~Wnhelmina Holstein ·James A. Mahan . 'Mary Booth Reddick . Blanche Claypool ...•. J·ulia Hamilton . ·David T. Martin . Wm. B. Moss ........•. Oscar Cole . Ruby E. Davis . Vautres I. Johnson . Donald O. Johnson . Sylvia Cole .........•. Geo. McIntire •........ Mrs. Malmene . J.oshua Kight .......•. Mis. Eliza Graham . Lemuel Davis . Chas. Jones . Kenneth D. F. Woodhall Elmer E. Brown .•..... J"Oshua W. Wilhoit . I:lenry C. Partee . 'I<'lora Ann Partee . Louis F. Page .......•. Edward Hogan . Mrs. Ann Jane Hogan. J'Qhn Estes . Esler C.. Hall ....•..... H .. C. Rowe ...•........ John F. McCormick ... Mrs. Ruth Williamson. Thomas B. Moss .•..••. Jubial McCoy . Samuel A. Derrick . .Wm., Parson Brown . Herschel Carnahan . -Nellie Carnahan . La:ura Carnahan . David' W. 'Strickler . Mrs. Harriet A. Ennis. ·Mrs. Sarah E. Bell .... Mr.s. Ann Hicks .....•.. Forrest Bradshaw .... Edna Bradshaw .••.... Virginia Bradsha~ •.. Robert Porter Waters.. Christopher C. Duke . Vera. I. Kid well .

57 84 73 77 59 13

Admitted Dec., Dec., Dec., Dec., Jan., Jan., Jan., Jan., Feb., Feb., Feb., Mch., Mch., Mch.,

Lodge

1914 Gate City . 1914 Auxvasse . 1914 Mt. Moriah....•.. 1914New Salem . . 1916 Rowley 1916 Alton ..........•. 9 1916 Alton . 72 1916 Jacksonville . 7"4 1916 St. Louis . 76 1916 Barbee Ch . 69 1915 Malden . 10 1916 Bellefontaine Ch. 13 1915 Ingomar . 6 1915 Keystone . 85 1915 Lambskin .....•. Mch.~ 10 Mch., 1915 Troy .....•....•. 13 Mch., 1915 Ingomar . 80 May, 1915 Williamstown . 70 June, 1915 Hamilton . 80 July, 1915 Auxvasse . .July, 1915 Reed Springs.; . 11 Aug., 1916 Linn Creek 15 . Aug., 1916 Joplin 9 .. Aug., 1916 Joplin . 11 Sept., 1916 Reed Springs . 14 79. Sept., 1915 Fulton . 58 Sept., 1916:Keystone 90 Sept., 1915 Middle Fabius.... 81 Sept., 1916 Lodge of Light.. 73 Oct., 1915 Summit . 75 Sept., 1915 Seaman . 11 Nov., 1915 Beacon .......•.. . 57 Nov., 1916 Mt. Moriah Nov., 1915 Holt .. 71 79 Nov., 1915 Tuscan .. Nov., 1915 Tuscan 71 .. 66 Dec., 1915 Butler . . 77 Nov., _ 1915 Anchor . 68 Nov., 1915 Anchor 74 Dec., 1916 Rushville . Oct., 1915 Pride of the West 71 76 Dec., 1915 Gorin . 90 Jan., 1916 Independence . . 751 .Jan., 1916 Occidental Mch., 1916 Joachim 77 . Mch., 1916 South Gate. ~ 58 . 82 Mch., 1916 South Gate . 80 Mch., 1916 Clarksville . 13 April, 1916 Lodge of Truth .. April, 1916Lodge of Truth .. 11 April, 1916 Lodge of Truth .. 8 80 May, 1916 Pee Dee .. May, 83 1916 Bonhomme . 65 June, 1916 New Salem . 70 June, 1916 Golden . 15 July, 1916 Carl Junction . 12 July, 1916 Carl Junction . 10 July, 1916 Carl Junction . 77 July, 1916 Ashland . Aug., 1916 Butler . 74 June, 1916 quba 5 .

No.

Residence

522 357 40 270 204 255 255 541

20 31 406 69 536 243 460 34 536 370 224 357 280 152 335 335 280 4'8 243 244 257 263 126 3

40 49 360 360 254 443

443

238 179 72 76 163 164

547 547

17 268 268 268 498 45 270 ·475 549 549 549 156 254 312

Kansas City. Auxvasse. St..Louis. Winfield. ·Dearborn. Alton. Alton. Jacksonville: St. Louis. St. Louis. Malden. St. Louis. Willow Springs. St. Louis. St. Louis. Troy. Willow Springs. Williamstown. Hamilton. Auxvasse. Reed Springs. Linn Creek. Joplin. Joplin. Reed Springs. Fulton. St. Louis. Downing. Eaglesville. Lee Summit. Mila.n. St. Louis. St. Louis. Holt. St. Louis. St. Louis. Butler. St. Louis. St.Louis. Rushville. St. Louis. Gorin. Independence. St. Louis. Hillsboro. Kansas City. Kansas City. Clarksville. Atlanta. Atlanta. Atlanta. Musselfork. Ballwin. Winfield. Golden City. Carl Junction. Carl Junction. Carl Junction. Ashland. Butler. Cuba.

1918.]

269

Appendix. ROSTER aI<' THE HOME FAMILY-Continued. Age

Admitted

Lodge

No.

Residence

.., - - - - - \ - - - - - - - - 1 - Flora M. KidwelL ..... Charles Gantz Tazewell H. Lainhart.. Lillian E. Lainhart . John Moore . Corda Moore •......... Irey Moore ••••....... May Moore .....•....•. Keeley Moore . Edna Moore ...•...... Elizabeth V. Bolster ... Leo Cullins •.•........ Cleo CUllins ...•...... Lotta Rogers .•....... Howard Rogers . Sanford H. Spence ...•. Louise Livesey ......•. George M. Austin .•..•. Jennie Alexander . Mary E: Mathes . Emanuel Kinch . David Duey .....•.•••. Briggs P. Sims . Mary Jane Dixon ...•.. Mrs. J. B. Wilcox .....• Louisa Smith . W. L. Davidson .....•.. Adolph Schlesinger •. , Josephine Dobyns .•.. Mary' A. Armstrong ..•• E'rnestine Schlesinger.. August Sommers .....• Martin E. Casto . George W. Moore .•.... Martha Ann Dickson . John D. Albers . Caroline M. Austin....• Bernice Helen Gibson ..

g~:~~e~. BL~~~n: ::': :::

William Gietz . Burton Cooper . Herbert Cooper . Everett Cooper . Carrie Mi tchell . James Christy Crook .. William French Ann Frances Daniel . Harry Bowen . Thos. Isaac Barnes . Arline Barnes •....... Virginia Frazier . .I ohn J\f. Searcy •....••• .Tames Jenkins •.••.••. Samuel S. Hare . Theodore J. Beam .•... Matilda C. Wormington

62 8 69 56 15 12 10 8 7 5

78 13 13 ~

4 71 76 75 76 82 76 71 72 71 63 59 74 79 74 78 63 61 45 82 81 70 80 6 62 78 45 9 7 4 66 86 46 83 48 73 8 84 73 63 85 54 64

Aug., June, Aug., Aug., Aug., Aug., Aug., Aug" Aug., Aug., Aug., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Oct" Oct., Oct., Nov., Nov., Nov., Nov., 'Oct., Nov., Sept., Nov., Dec., Sept., Nov., Nov., Ja-n., Mch., Jan., Mch., April, April, April, April, May, April, April, April, May, May, June, June, June, June, June, July, .July, Aug., Aug., Aug" Jan.,

1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 1916 191.6 1916 1916

Cuba ........•••. Beacon Athens •.••...•.. Athens ..••...... Summerv111e . . .. Summerville •... Summerv111e •. .. Summerv111e • . .. Summerville .. " Summer'v111e •..• Jonesburg Ch Zalma Zalma Cuba Cuba Ozark Grand Lodge. Hamilton ......• Venus. Ch........ 9 Stockton .......• Ut~ Blairstown ....•. 1916 Ne~ S~lem......• 1916 BOIS D Arc ......• 1916 Jane Moon Ch ... 1916 Ja;ckson ••.....•. 1916 W~iH~gtoii" ., '" 1916 Napthall ....•.•• 1916 Mt. Moriah.. , ••• , 1916 Sullivan Ch ...•. , 1916 Napthali •..•••• , 1916 Aurora 1917 Westport •.•.•.•• 1917 Ada 1917 Grand Lodge. 1917 Sedalia 1917 Hamilton •.••••• 1917 Clayton •..••• • .• 1917 Hunnewell .•••.• 1917 Chamois ..•....• 1911 Polar Star...... • 1917Van Buren 11~g Van Van Buren Buren ....•.. 1917 Cache •.....•...• 1917 Rowley .... , . • •• 1917 United •.•.••.... 1911 Triplett •.•.••.• , 1917 Lewistown ,. 191'1 Sullivan 1911 Sullivan ,... 1917 Joachim .•....•• 1917 Glenwood 1917 Carl Junction.... 1917 Rural .........•. 1917 Solomon . . . . . . •. 1917 Sarcoxie

312 3 127 127 555 555 555 555 555 555 ~53

545 545 3n 3UI 291'

224 153 283 557 270 449 333 82

Cuba. St. Louis. Albany. Albany. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Summerville. Jonesburg. Zalma. Zalma. Cuba. Cuba. Fair Grove.

3~~

25 40 105 25 267 340 444

Hamilton. St. Louis. Stockton. Blairstown. Winfield. Bois D'Arc. St. Louis. Linneus. Kahoka. DeKalb. St. Louis. St. Louis. Sullivan. St. Louis. St. Louis. Kansas City. Orrick.

236 224 601 415 185 79 509

Sedalia. Hamilton. Clayton. Hunnewell. Chamois. St. Louis. VanBuren.

416 204 5 122

St. Louis. Dearborn. Springfield. Triplett. Lewistown. Sullivan. Sullivan. Hillsboro. Glenwood. Carl Junction. Kansas City, Springfield. Sarcoxie.

~g~ ~~~ ~~~~~:

44~

69 69 164 427 549 316 271 293

.Appendix .t,4Pl\1:~'r:.'l;'~D .Na~e

, Age

Abel T. DiehL......... 77 Delia Diehl·., '66· Jas. M. To.alson........ '63' P. Davis........... '71' Augusta Her,meling .. :65 MarthaJa.J1'e~ Smith .. '.' 75 :.66 . Nancy' D.l$pl'adling Martha An~,Craft. . . 80 Geo. 'Fl. Gdffin. 55 Elizab,e.th''!'ipsword 80 Dorrfs' ~¥ay Rhodes '.' . . 13 Pauline'V. Rhodes .•.. : 11 Eliza Delpha Rhodes ... · '8' Jas. Finley Rhodes.; " '5' Mildred V. Johnston .. :" 9 Ann ~flI\~~.Q·n· ' ,.. ;.~: ..:: 13 Paul R. KIng ·,..... 13' Harry E!.King ;,~, . . 7 David T. Morris .. ·.: ~ . .' 70 Hunter Ben Jenkins: . . 79' Mary Sargent :· 55 Benj. C. Beam .. '.. ' '. 5 Chas.. Amos Reed '... 71 John S. Lewis ; ;' 67 Chas. Goldstein 60, Root. W. Pritchard .. ,. ,50. Davie Smith Leslie , ,.69. Mrs. Emma· Evans " . 79 James H.Tillman , 68 Vicey H.:.Tillman ,63 Morgan W.·Redd....... 11 Katherine Redd ·10 Martha. Jane Redd · 9 Jas. Allen .Redd. . . . . . . . . 8 Lillian Rivers 9 Norman Paul' Chambers 4 MarionL. Chambers... 5 Lola Marie Chambers.. 2 Frank ,Ravenscraft' .. " 80 Martha Ravenscraft " 79 Geo. Wilson Williains.. 57 Bertha 'M, Bowen· ' 12 Lottie P. Thielman " 9. Chas. E. Thielman...... .6 Wm. M. ,Settle , ,. ,77 Sarah E. Schofield, ' ·71 Edw. L. Loef ' ,69 Emily Loef 60 Abel T; Diehl , 77, Della Diehl 66 Nannie E. Stillwell , 78 Jas. M. Toalson........ 1)3 W. P. Davis............ 71 Peter Godfrey......... 76 Augusta Hermellng' 65 Martha Jane Smith '. 75 Joseph Spradling" 1)4 Nancy D. Sp'radllng.... 66

"T.

SINCE .LAST ANNUAL B,EPORT. Admitted

Loqge:

No.

Residence

July, 1917 Ava ',' .• '.' . •• 26 Ava. July, 1917 ,Ava .~ 26 Ava. '" Aug., 1917 TwUight .•......• 114 ·CohJmbia. .~ Aug.; 1917 Vienna . ',' ' . 94 'Vielma; Sept., 1917 Beacon ~ ',; . . ....• '3 St. 'Louis. ", Oct" 1917 Cambridg~ .. ",'" 63' ·Sl'ater. Sept., .1917 Mystic Tie .....• 221' 0ak Ridge. ' Oct., "1917 Craft . . . .• 287' ·Canton. Sept., 1917 South' Gate ....• 547 Kansas City. Oct., 1917 Equality'. . . .. . .• 497' 'Newberg. Oct., 1917 :Cla1H n ........••. 229 ·Seneca. Oct., 1917Clailirt •.. ; .....• 229 Seneca. OCt., 1917 ClaJIin ' \. , .. . . . . .• 229 Seneca. Oct., ' 1917 Claflirt 229 'Seneca: OCt'.; 1917 Palmyra........ IS' 'Palmyra. lOd., 1917 Clarksville . 17' ·Clarksville. Aug., 1917 Un!ony!lIe 210 Unionville. Aug., 1917 Umonvllle ......•. ~10 Unionville. I Oct., 1917 Cyrene 14 Eolia. Nov., 1917 :\Vest Gate : 44~ .St. Louis. Nov., 1917 Barbee O. E.S , .31.. St. Louis. Nov., 19.17 SolOmon , " ". 2.71, .Springfield. Dec., 1917 Grand Lodge St. Joseph.' Dec., 1917 ,Latimer ;.... 1'4'5' Licking. Dec" 1917 St. 'Louis : ..•.. 2.0 St. Louis. Jan., 1918 United ~.:;...... 5, Springfield. Oct., 191'7 Fairmount .....• 290 Wyaconda. Dec.,' 1917 Harmony' O. E. S. 162 Kansas Cit'y. Feb., 1918 United .........• 5 Springfield. ·Feb., 1918 United 5 Springfield.' Feb., 19i8 Shelbina 228 Shelbina. Feb., 19i8 Shelbina.. .. ..•• .228· Shelbina. ,Feb., ,1918 She1bina. .. . . . . ... 228 Shelbina. Feb., 1918 Shelbina......... 228 Shelbina. "". Mch., 1918 Elvins .........• 599 Flat River. Mch., 1918 A,dair ',' .. '" .• 366 Kirksville. Mch., 1~18 ,Adair 366 Kirksville. Mch" 1918 Adair,. . . . . ...• 366 Kirksville. Mch., 1918 'Aurora ........•• ,2.67 St. Louis. Mch., 1918 'Aurora........ ..267 St. Louis. Mch" 1918 Pike ', ... ' : . .• 399, Curryville. April, 1918 Lewistown ..494, ·Lewistown. April, 1918 Poplar Bluff ,209 Poplar Bluff. April, 1918 Poplar Bluff...... 209 ,l:'oplar Bluff. May, 1918 Potosi........... 131 PotosI., '.Tune, 1918 Craft , . . . .. 287 Canton. Aug" 1918 Golden ,475 Golden City.' Aug., 1918 'Golden 475 Golden City. July, 1917 'Ava ...........•• 26 Ava. July, 1917 -:Ava 26 Ava. Aug., 1917 'Humphreys ....•• 32 Humphreys. Aug'., 1917 ~Twilight .114 Columbia.' Aug., 1917 ~Vrenna ...•....• ', 94 Vienna. Sept., 1917 'Fulton .........• ,,48 Fulton.. Sept., 1917 ,Beacon.: .......• ' 3 St. LOUlS. Oct., 1917 'Cambrldge ..... . 6 3 Slater. Sept., 1917 -Mystic Tie....... 221 Oak Ridge. Sept,. 1917 Mystic Tie....... 221 Oak Ridg-e.

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Appendix.

1918.]

ADMITTED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. Name

Age

Admitted

Lodge

No.

Residence

Martha Ann Craft..... 80 Oct., 1917 Craft •...... ",. 287 Canton. Geo. H. Griffin." , 55 Sept., 1917 South Gate 54-7 Kansas City. Elizabeth Tipsword 80 Oct., 1917 Equality , .. , 497 Newberg. Dorris May Rhodes.,.. 13 Oct., 1917 Claflin 229 Seneca, Pauline V. Rhodes..... 11 Oct., 1917 Claflin ., ,... 229 Seneca. Eliza Delpha Rhodes. .. 8 Oct., 1917 Claflin , ,..... 229 Seneca. Jas. Finley Rhodes.... 5 Oct., 1917 Claflin 229 Seneca. Mildred V. Johnston... 9 Oct., 1917 Palmyra I........ 18 Palmyra. Ann Simpson 73 Oct., 1917 Clarksville 17 Clarksville. Paul R. King.......... 13 Aug., 1917 Unionville 210 Unionville. Harry E.{King .. ,...... 7 Aug., 1917 Unionville 210 Unionville. Sarah St tt 91 Sept., 1917 Alton 255 Alton; David T. Morris....... 70 Oct., 1917 Cyrene '.......... 14 Eolia. Hunter Ben Jenkins... 79 Nov., 1917 West Gate 445 ·St. Louis. Geo. M. Moore......... 68 Nov., 1917 Corner Stone 323 St. Louis. Mary Sargent 55 Nov., 1917 Barbee O. E. S... 31 St. Louis: Benj. C. Beam......... 5 Nov., 1917 Solomon......... 271 Springfield. Bayless Feezell 75 Sept., 1917 Melville 458 Dadeville. Chas. Amos Reed...... 71 Dec., 1917 Grand Lodge St. Joseph. John S. Lewis.,....... 67 Dec., 1917 Latimer 145 Licking. Chas. Goldstein 60 Dec., 1917 St. Louis......... 20 St. Louis. Robt. W. Pritchard - 50 Jan., 1918 United ,.. 5 Springfield. Wm. F. Curtis......... 64 Jan., 1918 Illmo 581 -Illmo. David Smith Leslie.... 69 Oct., 1917 Fairmont 290 Wyaconda. Mrs. -Emma Evans , 79 Oee.. 1917 Harmony O. E. S. 162 Kansas City. James H. Tillman .'. 68 l:"eb., 1918 United 5 Springfield. Vicey H. Tillman...... 63 Feb., 1918 United 1 5 Springfield. Morgan W. Redd....... 11 Feb., 1918 Shelbina 228 Shelbina. Katherine Redd 10 Feb \918 Shelbina 228 Shelbina. Martha Jane Redd..... 9 Feb., 1918 Shelbina ,....... 228 Shelbina. Jas. Allen Redd........ 8 Feb., 1918 Shelbina 228 Shelbina. Lillian Rivers 9 Mch., 1918 Elvins 599 Flat River. Norman Paul Chambers 4 Mch., '!llll Adair '............ 366 Kirksville. Marion L. Chambers... 5 Mch., 1918 Adair 366 Kirksville. Lola Marie Chambers.. 2 Mch., 1918 Adair 366 Kirksville. James E. Ent.......... 65 Mch., 19H Savannah 71 Savannah. Frank Ravenscraft '.... 8lJ Mch., 1918 Aurora 267 St. Louis. Martha Ravenscraft .. , 79 Mch., 19111 Aurora 267 St. Louis. Geo. Wilson Williams.. 57 Mch., 1918 Pike 399 Curryville. John Killinger 51 Mch.. 1918 Lambskin 460 St. Louis. Bertha M. Bowen...... 12 April, 1918 Lewistown 494 L~wjstown. Mary A. Good.......... 75 April, 1918 Bellfontain O.E.S. 69 St. Louis. Lottie P. Thielman..... 9 April, 1918 Poplar Bluff..... 209 Poplar Bluff. Chas. E. Thielman..... 6 April, 1918 Poplar Bluff..... 209 Poplar Bluff. Wm. M. Settle......... 77 May, 1918 Potosi 131 Potosi. Sarah E. Schofield...... 71 June, 1918 Craft ,.. 287 Canton. Edw. L. Loef........... 1i9 Aug., 1918 Golden 475 Golden City. E_m-=...i.:..;lY~L~o~e_f-:.:...:.....:...~.~...:.,..;..._.-:'_.'_'..,:..,...-=6-=O_-=A.::.u=g.:.:.,--.:1~9=--=-18:...:.G_o __ld_e_n._._._._.--=':;c._._• •_.~_4_75_ _G_o_l_d_e_n_C __ i t..::.y_._ _

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[Sept.

DISCHARGED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT Name

Age

Admitted

Lodge

No.

Date of Discharge

--------W. H. Grapevine . Tony E. McTeer . W. T. Wayland.~ . H. H. Hedges . . A. S. Keller.: Sarah Finwick Geo. W. Eaton . H. Clay Shook . Virginia Moore E. B. Pollock . Nonnie. E. StillwelL . Eliza A. Bartlett . Oscar E. Claypool . Vernie McTeer Samuel H._Kelley . Joe. H. Fleming . Louisa Dyer . Frank L. Linn . W. MeG! Linn . Fassie Moore . Arthur Stolz . Goldie 1\1. Evans . Bayless Feezell . Leon 'Vhitley .......•• Cary DeLacy . Edith DeLacy . Otis Martin . Raymond Woodhall Mary A. Good . Earl Loftis . Frances B. Carter . Virginia E. Detrich . Thos. D. Harrison . .Tames J. Ent .

78 18 67 78 49 72 71 69 68 60 78 89 18 17 10 17 66 19 16 17 15 18 76 15 15 13 15 15 76 13 13 13 63 65

Oct., July, Mch., Mch., Oct., Jan., Dec., June, Sept., Aug., Aug., Dec., Feb., July, July, Sept., April, May, May, Aug., Oct., Jan., Sept., July, Nov., Nov., Oct., Nov., April, Dec., Feb., Feb., July, Mch.,

1916 1909 1917 1915 1916 1914' 1913 1916 1915 1917 1917 1903 1914 1909 1917 1909 1917 1906 1906 1916 1913 1915 1917 1912 1909 1909 1914 1915 1918 1916 1916 1913 1917 1918

Cache Sparta .........• Fayette ......••. Weston.......... Geo. Washington. Granite .......•• Kansas City...... Bucklin Friendship Athens Humphreys Kansas City...... Ingomar......... Sparta.......... Excelsior Dexter Mt. Moriah Bellfontain Ch... Bellfontain Ch... Summersville.... Beacon King Hill........ Melville- .•....... De Witt......... Rural............ Rural , Ava Beacon .........• Bellfontain Ch Joplin East Gate Cornerstone Elvins Savannah

Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Mch. Mch. June June June June June :I June 376 July 458 July 39 July 316 July 316\ July 26 July 3 .July ' 69 July 335 June 630 Aug. 323 Aug. 599 Aug. 71 'AUg. 416 296 47 53 9 272 220 845 214 127 32 220 536 296 441 532 40 69 69 555

17, 1917. 17, 1917. 17,1917. 10, 1917. 10, 1917. 10, 1917. ,9, 1917. 11, 1918. 11, 1918. 11, 1918 .. II, 19.18. 8, 1918. 8, 1918;' 8, 1918. 8, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. 12, 1918. '12. 19UL 12. 1918. 12. 1 91~. ( 10. 1918. 16, 1918. ]/). 1918. 16, 1918. 16, 1918.

DEATHS SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. Name

Age

Admitted

Lodge

No.

Date

Death :

Rozana Taylor ........ S. R. Harris ........... ,r. W. Meyer ........... Mrs. W. R. Faulkner .. Sarah Stitt ..... ...... Benj. D. Jones ......... Mrs. Joel A. Sterne .... Geo. D. Poucher ....... Geo. M. Moore ......... Clarinda Fleming .John C. S. Foss ........ Lydia M. Kingsbury.... Peter' Godfrey Ann E. Moore ......... R. H. Smith ... ~ ....... Sallie Watson .John Killinger Mary E. Page ......... .Jos. Spradling Wm. A. Dudgeon,' ..... D. E. C. Ellis .... , ..... Wm. F. Curt i s ....... .. •••••

•••

89 77 75 75 91 73 79 78 68 78 82 83 76 80 97 88 51 74 64 78 83 65

May, _1917 Sept., 1916 Dec., 1912 Nov., 1913 Sept., 1917 July, 1917 1901 Oct., Sept., 1916 Nov., 1917 May, 1917 1914 Oct., April, 1912 Sept., 1917 July, 1917 April, 1917 Mch .. 1908 Mch., 1918 Nov., 1914 Sept., 1917 Jan., 1909 July, 1917 Ja n. , 1918

Sedalia .......... Stanberry . ...... Ashlar •• 0.··0 •.. Keyston~

........

Alton ........... Beacon . .. ....... Fayette . ........ McGee ........... Cornerstone ...... Xenia ........... Hope ............ St. Joseph ...... Fulton .......... Centralia ........ Twilight ......... Columbia ........ Lambskin ....... St. Joseph ...... Mystic Tie . ..... Fayette . ........ Salem . .......... Illmo . ........... -

236 109 306 243 255 3 47 146 '323 50 251 78 48 59 114 534 460 78 221 47 22l, 581

Sept. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Mch. April April April May May July July July Aug. Aug. Au

27, 25, 21, 21, 22, 30, 15, 15. 22, 19, 13, 17, 24, 29, 8, 14, 16. 26, 26, 2, 26. 30

1917. 1917. 1917. 1917. 1917. 1917. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. t918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918. 1918.

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Appendix.

273

M. W. BRO. JOHN R. PARSON. For some time prior to 1885路 there had been more or less discussion among the brethren with reference to the establishment of a Masonic Home in the State of Missouri. At the annual communication of the Grand Lodge in 1885 the matter was brought before the Grand Lodge, and the Grand Lodge, hesitating about committing itself to the financial responsibility of establishing such a Home, appointed a Committee to consider and report at the next session of the Grand. Lodge, upon the feasibility of establishing such a Home in this State. A large number of prominent Masons of this State, realizing the great necessity of the Masonic Home, proceeded to and did organize and procure from the State of Missouri a charter for the Masonic Home of Missouri on the 12th day of July, 1886. During the month of August, 1886, the Grand E?campment of Knights Templar of the United States was held in St. Louis. Various Comlpittees were appointed to entertain the visiting Sir Knights who might visit this 'Grand Encampment. Brother John R. Parson at that time, being an. active and zealous Knight Templar, conceived of a plan to have a "Charity Day" at the old Fairgrounds in St. Louis during the session of this Grand Encampment. A committee was' appointed for that purpose with Brother Parson as Chairman thereof. He organized all of the visiting bands into one grand band, wJ1ich, as constituted, was composed of over two thousand instruments. This unusual occasion was largely attended by local Masons as well as visitors. Admission was charged to this concert, and there was realized therefrom the sum of $35,114.00, which became the nucleus fo.!' establishing the Masonic Home of Missouri. This sum was afterwards passed. by the Board of Directors to the Endowment Fund. The principal thereof has ever since then been held sacred as a part of the Endowment Fund of the Masonic Home of Missouri and has been known as the "Knights Templar Endowment Fund." But for the raising of this $35,114.00 by Brother John R. . Parson, it is problematical whether the Home would have ever reached its present gigantic proportions. The Co~mittee which was appointed by the Grand Lodge in 1885 made its report at the annual commup.ication in 1886, approving of this plan, which report was adopted by the Grand Lodge, and ever since that time the Grand Lodge of Missouri has acted as the Mother of the Masonic Home of Missouri.

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[Sept.

Shortly th,ereafter the Board of Direct()rs p'urchased the ground upon which the present Home Buildings, are now located. The location and increase in the value of this property demonstrates the great wisdom of the Board of Directors in purchasing same. At the time of its purchase there was only one residence thereon, which w,ould only accommodate a, few people. In 1889 the Grand Lodge dedicated this Home-Brother John R. Parson being the Chairman of the Committee having charge of the arrangements for that occasion. He secured the co-operation of all the Lodges in St. Louis and had a large tent erected on the Home grounds and each of the Lodges of the city had tables, and refreshments were ser~.ed, the proceeds of which was given to the Home. Over seven thousand dollars was thus secured on that occasion from this source. It should be borne in mind that the Masonic Home was maintained and supported by voluntary charity until 1891, when the Grand Lodge adopted a resolution requiring all Lodges to pay towards the maintenance of the Home the sum of fifty cents per capita of their membership., The Home continued to grow so that this amount per capita was not sufficient to maintain the same, and in the year of 1908 the Grand Lodge increased this amount to seventy-five cents per capita. In 1915 the Grand Lodge increased this assessment to $1.25 per capita, which is sufficient for the present to maintain and ru'n the Home, whose membership at the present time is in excess of three hundred. The increase of the membership of the Home, from year to year, became' so great that it became necessary to establish a hospital in order to accommodate those who became helpless and infirm by age. This fund for ,the erection of the Hospital was raised by voluntary contribution, and the collections therefor, amounting to $102,769.32, were made by Bro. John R. Parson. ' Later on it became necessary to reconstruct the, children's building and erect what is known as the "Administration Building"; To that end the Grand Lodge passed a resolution requiring each Lodge to pay the sum of $2.00 per capita of its ~embership towards the raising of this fund. This fund was also collected by Bro. John R. Parson, as Grand Secretary, amounting to $126,515.08 Before the Lodges throughout this State were fully advised as to the objects and purposes of this assessment, they were reluctant to p'ay the same,and while some of the Grand Masters thereafter became somewhat impatient at their actions in the premises and were disposed to use harsh methods in the enforcing of the payment thereof, Bro. Parson prevailed upon them not to take radical

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measures in that direction. They followed his advice and permitted him to proceed in his own way in the collection, thereof. He spent much time and did a large amount of correspondence with the Lodges throughout the state and presented to them the facts in such a manner that they could not refute them, and his efforts in that direction resulted in great success-all of the six hundred and forty-three Lodges in the State have paid the improvement fund in full. Brother Parson was elected Director of the Home and served as such from 1886 to 1901. He was elected' Secretary of the Home in 1891 and served until 1908. We, therefore; submit that in view of the wonderful 路work that has been done by M. W. Brother John R. Parson, in behalf of the Masonic Home of Missouri, he is entitled to the encomium of "The Father of the Home", and should be known as having been one of the stanchest friends and workers for the Home during the whole time of its existence. In view of the preplises, we recommend the adoption of the following resolutions: Be It Resolved, by the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri: First. That we recognize full well and appreciate not only the valuable services which Bra. John R. Parson has rendered to the Craft on behalf of the Home in the inception of the undertaking to establish the Masonic.Home of Missouri, but also the continuous and incessant labor which he has rendered in that regard during the many years of its existence down to the present time. Second. That we tender to him our grateful and heartfelt thanks for his incessant work, great deeds, generous services and kindly acts rendered by him in behalf of the Home. Third. That a copy of this preamble and these resolutions be furnished to M. W. Brother Parsot;l, as an evidence of our loving appreciation of his unusual and re~arkable efforts in behalf of the Home. Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, SOL E. WAGGONER, D. M. WILSON. Unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors at its meeting on September 16th, 1918. SOL E. WAGGONER,

President. Attest: V. O. SAUNDERS,

Secretary.

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[Sept

DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAND MASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

Lodges Accotding to Districts. FIRST DISTRICT. H. N. Martin, D. D. G.M. Kahoka. County. Clark do do do do do Scotland do do Schuyler do do do

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

No. Name of Lodge. Location. 167 Revere Revere. 290 Fairmount Wyaconda. 318 Eldorado Luray. 362 Hiram : .._Kahoka. 436 Gothic Alexandria. 588 St. Francisville ..Wayland. . 16 Memphis Memphis. 72 Gorin Gorin. 572 Rutledge Rutledge. 244 Middle Fabius Downing. 259 Lodge) of Love .. Lancaster 380 Queen City Queen City. 427 Glenwood Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. Chas. Banks, D. D. G. M., Kirksville. Adair do do do Knox do do do

181 291

414

105 319 366

583 6

168

Kirksville Kirksville. Paulville Brashear. Adair Kirksville. Novinger Novinger. Ark Newark. Colony Colony. Novelty ...•.... Novelty. Edina Edina. Greensburg ...•. Greensburg:

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THIRD DISTRICT. John Santee, D. D. G. M., Green C.ity. County. Putnam do do do ' Sullivan do do do do do do'

................. ................. .................. ................. ................. .................. ................. ................. ................. ............... .. ..... '............

Name of Lodge. Location. No. 171 Hartford ....... Hartford. 206 Somerset . ...... Powersville. 210 Unionville ..... Unionville. '394 Lucerne ........ Lucerne. 32 Humphreys ..... Humphreys. 126 Seaman . ....... Milan. 159 Green City ...... Green City. 190 Putnam ........ Newtown. 349 Pollock ........ Pollock. 389 Arcana ....... Harris. 540 Winigan ........ Winigan.

FOURTH DISTRICT. D. F. Ward, D. D. G. M., Trenton. Grundy 111 Trenton Trenton. 253 Laredo do Laredo. ................. 423 Galt do Galt. do 524 Spickardsville .. Spickard. 'Mercer 35 Mercer Princeton. do 258 Ravanna Ravanna. 616 Marion Mercer. do

FIFTH DISTRICT. E. W. Prentiss, D. D. G. M., Bethany. Harrison do do do do do

................ " 97 ................• 128 ................ 257 ............•... 328 .............•... 395 .........•...... 556

Bethany Betl)any. Lorraine Ridgeway. Lodge of Light .. Eagleville. Cainesville Cainesvllle. Hatfield Hatfield. Prairie Gilman City.

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Appendix SIXTH DISTRICT. J. A. Marsh, D. D. G. M., Albany.

County.

No.

Gentry' ;.; ; do ;, do do , do .. ' , ' do .................• do do ..•............... Worth do. . do dO

21 ,109 125 127 252 377 378 447 66 ,88 198 ••.••.••••••••.•.• 321

Name of Lodge. Location. Havana McFall. .' Stanberry Stanberry•. Gentryville Gentry:v.ille. Athens Albany., , Alanthus Alanthus Grove. Ancient Craft King City•. Berlin Berlin. ' Darlington. . Jacoby Grant City ....•. Grant .City. Defiance Sheridan. Allensville Allendale. Jonathan Denver..

SEVENTH DISTRICT. Joseph E.'Reese, D.D. G. M., Maryville.

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Nodaway do do do do do do do do do do do do do

................ 50 Xenia .......... Hopkins. ................ 165 Maryville · ..... Maryville. ................. 196 Quitman . ...... Quitman.

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201

Ravenwood . .... Ravenwood.

.............. ... ,289 Graham • ....... Graham. ................ 301 White Hall ...•.. Barnard. '

•.•.......•...•. ,329 ................... 442 .................. 465 ................ 470 ................ 472 . ............... 474 ................ 507 ................ 511

Kennedy •·...... Elmo.·. , Burlington, .•.... Burlington Jet. Gaynor City ..... Parnell. ' Nodaway . ...... Maryville. Pickering · ..... Pickering. Guilford . ....... Guilford. Clearmont · ..... Clearmont. Skidmore . .' ...... Skidmore.

EIGHTH DISTRICT. H. S. Teare, D.. D: Atchison do do' do

157 ' '. 200. 358 '; . . . . . . . .. 483

M.,' Oregon.. ,

North Star'. ' '. '.Rockport. Sonora. ' '. ' '. '. '. Wat'son. North-West '. . ' '.'TarkIo.· Fairfax ./......• Fairfax.

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No. : .Nailleof Lodge. Location.

Holt '. '.. do . :L',':1' ; ......•.... '.' do do '.... do '......•.•• ;:.,.

112 . Mai,tland .~,~. '.. -.,.... Maitland. }-39. ,Ore~9fl Oregon. , 214 For~sf City Forest eity~ 294 Mound City •• , •. Mound City~ -606' . Craig ., ••...••• Craig, . ~

.. , ,NI~TH.DISr~ICT., .. Wm. A. Piner,D. D. G:.: M.,. St.. Jose'ph... Andrew : .'.. ' ~ '.::... .. 71" Sav~nnah : .. Savannah.' . ;; do ';; ; : :. ; '. '. '. . " 138 Lincoln' ~ : ~. ' Fillmore. ;.:., .. do ';' ; : .. : : ; ; '.' 162 'Whitesville'; : Whitesville. ,.', do, : :. ' ; ; . .. 404 .Ros:eildale '. ; ; . ; .. Rosendale. ..1 do .' '.~.". '. . '. '. '.. 4i3 Valie~. ~ ~ . ~ Bolckow. '.. : ~ . ~

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60'0" Cosby . ~ •. ; ; ; .. ~ Cosby ..

Buchanan ..............• ,10 1\.gency ; Agency. do 22 "Wellington De Kalb. ': ..' ':'';78 .'. St.J'6s~ph ,,:; .. li.·St.-:Joseph. do . :'~ .. ~' do . . .. -~ : .':.;, "' ~ .~ -: .150'( 'Biririmg.. '11 • " , .. ,. Faucett. ~- ~ ';1" ',.'"; ~Il! .J '] do ," '; ..• : .. '. . ' ~' 189: Zeredatha, •. , •.. St. ,Joseph. G.-.J do·'" :: :.'." '. 238 Rushv.ilIe·." Rush:vllle. L!' do i' '. ' " '•.•.• '• • . ,331" Charity .• ·St. ·Joseph. "<:..) .';do, ,,: ::~ ::_ ·M6 King 'lUn .• , So.. St. JosePh. do .' .. ~ " ~ '\ .. ~ '508 . Saxton , ~' Saxton. f~Z) d(j',';',' ;::; .:: i)27' Wallil.ce .Park. ~. ~ .W.al1ace;:·;:~'.• ; .r: il H

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Da;f?'~:i;:tJi::)~:~·~.~:~.~:~:~:~ f;~:~irif~~~~~ffn:~I::EE~~·~~g~~1J do ,:.'... .-' .'- ... ", ,',~'c'4SS'Lo k" Sp'lng'' . . 'LAAk'St>'..,... 'l...i:) ~ ,~., "~'.' ,0 .,;,0 c." r . ... UV llUg. do .:: •..~,j::-o:~:::.~ .:::::.':..";. ;,~9.~',.'Jarp.¢~OIi' ·,'.'..:.·..:Jam:e·s·o'ti: . Q') do ','<i.:'. :';; ~ :.;:."••••• '•••'.'•• ~"5(14' "Jarlie'l:'lpdrr '. '.'. '. '.~. 'Ja'm:e'sl>o'r't: na~ .••

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ELEVENTH DISTRICT. Emsley C. James, D. D. G. M., Gower. County,

No.

Clay ,., .. , •••••• "...... do •••• ,., .....•..... -.. do •....•.............. do -, do ...................• do , ...•.•............. Clinton do ............•...• do ...•........•.... do •.........•...... do •.•••.._.....•..••

Name of Lodge. Location."

31 Liberty ....•.... Liberty. 49 Holt •.......... Holt. Missouri City. ~93 Angerona 207 Clay •.......... Excelsior Springll 311 Ke~rney •...•..• KearIiey. 438 Temperance , .. , Smithville. 37 Hemple •....... Hemple. 62 Vincil •........• Cameron. Plattsburg. 113 Plattsburg 397 Gower -.....••.• Gower. 506 Lathrop .......• Lathrop.

TWELFTH DISTRICT. Richard A. Tharp, Caldwell •......•....• ,.. 118 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 135 do 224 do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 232 do ...•............ '-334 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 561 Livingston 89 do 155 do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170 do •. . .. . . .. . . . .. 333 do • . . . . . . . . . . . .. 388' do 434 do •............• 539

D.D. G. M., Wheeling. Kingston ....••. Kingston. Braymer Braymer. Hamilton Hamilton. Polo Polo. Breckenridge Breckenridge. Cowgill Cowgill. Friendship .••.. Chillicothe. Spring Hill Spring Hill. Benevolence ...• Utica. Chillicothe .'.... Chillicothe. Chula ••.......• Chula. Wheeling Wheeling. "Dawn •...•..... Ludlow.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. E. W. Tayler, D. D. G. M., Marceline. Linn ••......... , .• ".... 82 Jackson Linneus. do •................•. , 86 Brookfield Brookfield. do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 227 Cypress .'.. Laclede. do • .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. ... 233 Bucklin Bucklin. do •........• , . . . . . . . .. 325 Docltery Meadville. do • . . . . . . . • . • . . . . . . . .• 481 Marceline Marcel1ne. do • . . .. . .. . .... ... . ... 510 Blswell Browning.

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County. Macon do do do do do do Shelby do do do do

281

FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. Wm. L. Hamrick, D. D. G. M., Clarence. No. Narne of Lodge. Location.

•. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .................. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .................. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..................

38 102 146 172 237 268 332 96 228 305 415 537

Callao ••....... Callao. Bloomington ..•. Bevier. McGee •.•...... College Mound. Censer.. •....••. Macon. La Plata .•.•.... La Plata. Lodge of Truth .. Atlanta. Excello ......•• Excello. St. Andrew's .... Shelbyville. Shelbina ••...... Shelbina. Clarence Clarence. Hunnewell •.... Hunnewell.. Bethel Bethel.

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. B. E. Bigger, D. D. G. M., Hannibal. Lewis 24 Wyaconda ••••• : La Grange. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58. Monticello •....• Monticello. do . . .. . .. .. . .. . . .. . .. 222 La Belle La Belle. do 287 Craft Canton. do • . . . . . • . . • • . . . . . . .. 370 Williamstown •. Williamstown. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 494 Lewistown ' ! ' " Lewistown. do 577 Ewing Ewing. Marion 18 Palmyra Palmyra. do 28 St. John · : Hannibal. do . . .. . . . . . • . . . . . . .. 188 Hannibal •...... Hannibal. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 502 Philadelphia .... Philadelphia. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. A. C. Behringer, D. D. G. M., Louisiana. Pike 14 Cyrene .......•. Eolia. do .. • .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. 17 Clarksville Clarksville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 92 Perseverance Louisiana. do . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. ... 136 Phoenix. ' : . Bowling Green. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 192 Frankford •...•• Frankford. do . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . • .. 399 Pike ••....•.... Curryville. Ralls •••••.•.•.•••.. '. . . . 33 Ralls : • Centre. do 302 Lick Creek Perry. do 307 New London New London.

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S;EVENTEENTH DISTRICT. Thos. F. Hurd, D. D. G.M., Paris. County. Monroe . .. . . do •. '. .. . .. .. ...... do •••... do .. •. . . . . . . . . .. do .••.............. do do ................. .. . . . : do

. No. Name. of Lodge. Location. 19 Paris Union Paris. 23 Florida l!'lorida. 42 Middle Grove ,Middle .Grove; 64 Monroe Monroe City. 91 Madison Madison. 223 Woodlawn Woodl.awn. 462 Santa Ji'e Sa.nta Fe. 592 S.tolltsville' Stoutf;vUIe.

EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. T. H. W:alton. D. D. G. M., Higbee. Randolph do do do do do do do do

.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ................. ................ ...........' ..... ~ ......" ". • . . .. .• . . . . . . . . • • . .....•' ................

30' 151 161 186 344 486 527 541 610

HuntsvIlle Huntsville. Milton ~ Milton: . " Clifton' liiH Clifton Hill. Moraiity· Renick. Moberly ; .. : Moberly. Cairo : Cairo. Higbee Higbee.' " Jacksonville Jacksonville. Clark Clark: .

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. Horace L. Mann. D. D. G. M., Brunswick. Chariton do do do do do do do.

Eureka " Warren Triplett · , 202 Westville' ..... :.: : 208 Salisbury .; · 426 Rothville· ... " 498 Pee Dee • .••....... '.' . .. 525 Cunningham · ' 546 Prairie Hill · . . . . . . . • • . . . . .. 73 · .. . . . .. . .. . . . .. 74 • . . . . . . . . . . . . . •• 122

Brunswick. Keytesville. { Triplett. . Westville; Salisbury: Rothville. Musselfork. Sumner. Prairie Hill:

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Appendix. TWENTIETH DISTRICT.

County.

William Baker, D. D. G. M., Hale. No. Name ,of. Lodge.

Carroll do' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do do do ',' Ray" do '................. do ' do : '........ . . . . . . do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

39 52 101 216 249

DeWitt·. : Wakand'a;' Bogard Hale Crty Carroll· Bosworth

597 . 57. Ri~hmond 309 King Hiram ,322 Hardin' 338 Myrtle 393 Bee Hive 444 Ada .;

Location.

DeWitt. '. Carrollton. Bogard. Hale.. Norborne. Bosworth. Richmond. Knoxville. :Hardin. Millville: Lawson. ' Orrick. ' .

. TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. J.P.. Tuck~r, D. D. G. M., Parkville.. Platte do do do do do do

Rising Sun· Barry. ; . Weston Weston. dom,pass Parkville. Camden.Point .. Camden Point. Rowley' : .. :. Dearborn. Fidelity Farley. " 355 Adelphi Edgerton. 504 Platte City· Platte City.

.............•....• •.•..•••.••.•••••.• · . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. · ....••......•..•.. · ....••..•...••.••• • . . . . • • . . . . . .. .. . ..

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13 53 120 169 204 339

TWENTY-SECOND DlS'I."RICT. SanfordM. Daniels, D. D;G.M.. , ,I$:ap.,sa,s, Qity, Jackson , 104 Heroine Kansas City. -do 219 Albert Pike Kansas City. do • , • • • . . . • • . • . • . •• 220 Kansas City .. ',. Kansas City. do • ...••......•...• 299 Temple Kansas City. do · : ...• ; 316 . Rural Kansas City. do .................. 340 Westport •••••.. Kansas .City. do , ...•...... , •...• 446 Ivanhoe ...•.••. Kansas City. do • ••••••.•••••• , •• 522 Gate City ....•.. Kansas City. do · 547 South Gate ...•. Kansas City. do .................. 563 York Kansas City. do · ..•.....•.....•'. 617 Park .•......... Kansas City. do • ...•. " . , .....•• 625 Sheffield ...•.. '. . Kansas City.. do · . . . . . . . • . . . . . . .• 630 East Gate •..••. Kansas City.. do ......... ~ .......'... 643 Northeast ....•. Kansas, City...

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TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. Wm.. T. Wernwag, D. D. G. M., Lexington. Lafayette do do do do do

.. ; .. . • .. • .. .. • • .. • . . • . . . • . . • . •• .••.... : •.••.•••• ....... : ................. .................

61 149 364 437 464 476

Waverly Lexington HigginsvilleLafayette Aullville Mount Hope

Waverlr. Lexington. Higginsville.. Corder. . ~",. Concordia. Odessa.

TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. J. S. ·Wilson, D. D. G. M., Marshall. Saline' .......•..••.. 55 do 63. do . .............•...• 85 do ••...............••.205 do ...............•... 217 do •..................• 402 do ••..•••..••.•....•. 518 do .~ '. 560

Arrow Rock ••... Arrow Rock. Campridge Slater. Miami ' : Miami; Trilumina~ ...•. ~ Marshall. Barbee .. :.: .. ;. Sweet Springs. Malta Malta Bend. Oriental Blackburn. Nelson Nelson.

TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. M. E.Schmidt, D. D. G. M., Boonville. Cooper do • . • . • . . . . . . • . . . . .. do .. ~ do. . .........••..•.•• do . . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . .. Howard ...............•• do •. . ••. •. . ••••. • •. do " . . • . . . . . .. do . . • • . . • . . • • . • . • •.

36 142 277 456 503 4 47 51 70

Cooper·.: : Boonville'. Pleasant Grove • Otterville. Wm. D: Muir. ; : . Pilot Grove. Wallace .Bunceton:. . Prairie Home Prairie' Home. Howard New Franklin. Fayette Fayette. Livingston Glasgow. /' Armstrong Artnstrong.

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.

H.' L. Wiison, D. D. G. M.~ Columbia. . .

Ce~tral1a. Boone ..•.••.•••.•.••.•.••. 59 Centralia Rocheport. do •.•.••••.••.••.•..• 67 Rocheport , Co~umbia. do ............•... ; .. 114 Twilig~t ...........•.•....• 156 Ashland Ashla~d~ ~o do •••.•.••••••••••••• 174 Sturgeon '" Sturgeon. : . Hallsville. do •.•......•••••.•••.. 336 HallsviJIe do ••••••••••••••••••• 356 An~ient LandIii'1t. Harrispnrg.. do . ••••••••••••••••••• 4~5 Hinton ..•..•.•.. Hinton. do ••••••••••••••••••• 602 .Acacia ....•...... Colum~ia.

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TWENTY·SEVENTII DISTRICT. S. P. Cunningham, D. D. G. M., Mexico. County.

No.

Audrain· .. . . . . .. .• do. • . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. do •..........•..... do .. ~ . .. . .. .. do do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Callaway do . . . .. .. . .. .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... do . . . . . . . . . • . • . . .. ........•. , do do •.............•. do . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .. do •............. ;.

81 115 266 354

491 580 8 48

60 242 357

565 585 612

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Central .....•... Molino. Laddonia Laddonia. Social Martinsburg. Hebron Mexico. Vandalia ......• Vandalia. Houston Gant. Williamsburg Williamsburg. Fulton .....•.•. Fulton. New Bloomfield . New Bloomfield. Portland Readsville. Aux Vasse Aux Vasse. Tebbetts Tebbetts. Shamrock Shamrock. Mokane .......• Mokane.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. John E.Reeds, D. D. G. M., Jonesburg. Montgomery do do do do do

Griswold Bellfiower. Wellsville Wellsville. Montgomery City .Montgomery City. Florence : New Florence. Jonesburg. •....••...... 457 Jonesburg •............ 492 Daggett McKittrick. ............. ............. ............. •............

178 194 246 261

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. J. W. Powell, D. D. G. M., Elsberry. L!ncoln do do do do do do

Troy Silex New Hope New Salem Louisville 473 Nineveh ;.558 Moscow

•.....•... -.•.•..•

•................ 75 •................ 199 •................ 270 •................ 409 •..•.•~~:.-

Troy. Silex. Elsberry. Winfield. Louisville. Olney. Moscow Miils.

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.E .. A,:

Flue~~eier"

Cou~ty.

St.

Name of Lodge. Loca~i~Il'" '. ' Wentzville.;' Palestine. , St. qhar~es. Mechanicsvple Howe)" , , Pauldingville Wri~ht 9ity.c.: . W:arr~nton. , 'Yarren~~n. J ..

No.

Char~es

do do Warren do

D.. D., G.. M., :Wright City.

241

',' . . .. . . . .. 260 " 11 , ..' " .' , 609

Wentzv~ll,e

THiRTY~FIRST DISTRICT.

'T. DUl:nril, D. D. G. M., Jefferson City.

Cole " , do do . ..! do " , ". Moniteau ." . do do do , ,." Osage .. , ~ do .. " ;', , : .. .000 •• '.' •.•••••••••••••

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THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT. R. 'A; Breuer, D. 'p, G, M., HermaIin.

Franklin do do do do ,do do

., .. , .. ' ,

,..... 27 Evergreen ,New Haven, , 69 Sullivan.: .. : Sullivan, , 173 Gray Summit .,~ Gray Summit. ~ '.. : 251 . Hope :'.' :' . Washington. . ', '".,', .. ,·363' Frate'rnal· ,', '..,', .,., Robertsville;';;;! ': . , .. , ,,;, '.,.,', '. ' ' 534' Columbia' ... '. '. '" '. Pacifi-c.' . {j .' ~ : .. ". ' ' ,1575 Easter". '. . '. '. '. ' St. ,Clair. f!;, 1',

>: ,:. ;.

d9 ".. -,' 593 . Unioi{ " ' Union.· ~:~:') Ga~conade .,., ;'. ; , , , , .',', '. ,,123 Herm-aim·,." '. '" '. Hermann, do .~ '. 584 '.', Red Bird ' Red "Bird. ::;.J do .~ , ;; 6-24 Oweri'~:ville .~.'.' Owensville. :AJ,'.'~.

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THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT.. Max A. Wittman, D. 'D. G. M.,· St. Louis. Cou~ty.. No. Name of ~odg,e. Location. St. Louis City ..-. .... ..... . 1 Missouri : St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. Meridian St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Beacon St. Louis., do . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Geo. Washington ..st. Louis.. do ,20 St. Louis •...... St. Louis. 25 .Naphthali St. Louis. do do "" 40 Mount Moriah .. St. Louis. do.. ,79: Polar: star •..... St. Louis.. , . do . . . . . . . . . . .. 95 Pomegranate St. Louis. .. • . . . . . . . .. 121 Erwin St. Louis.. do do •....... ~ .. ~,163 Occidental St. Louis.. do ' '-" 179'.' Pride of the .West. St. Louis . do 180 ~yramid ~ .St. Louis. do :~ 218 Good Hope St. Louis. do •. ' '.. ' ~ .. 2-43 Keystone ';", .~' 'St.- Louis. do . . . . . . . . . . .. 267 Aurora st. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . . .. 282,' Cosmos st. Louis., .. do' : '.' ~ ·323 Corner Stone St..Louis. do , 360 ,Tuscan St. Louis.. do 416 Cache St..Louis. do. ,; ,420 . ttaska ~ St. .Louis.. do ' 443 Anchor .•..•.•.. St..Louis. : .: ' 445 West: Gate St.Louis. do do ; .460 Lambskin .....•• St. Louis. _. do ,,4.99 Harmony St. Louis. do ~. '.~. '..;: '505 Euclid. '0' • ~ •• ' ! • ~t. Louis. do : ; ..,' . ~ . .. 520 Clifton .Heights' . S't. Louis. do. , -' ......•. ' ·529 . -Apollo· .'........•. 8t. .Louis. 544-· A'lgabil '. ; ; •.... ; St., Louis..; do do ::." . ; ~'.•. 550 Rose Hill· ......•. St.Louis. do ' 576 Olive 'Branch ~ St.Louis. do " 578 . Forest Park· .. ~' St.Louis. do· .. .. . . . .. 626 Magnolia' .. ' ~ .St. Louis. do . . . . . . . . . . .. 631 T'ower Grove '. . St. -Louis. do ~ ...• ' ~. . .. 638 ~Triangfe -. . -.',', St..Louis. do 639 'Mizpah' ·.·.'.. St. -Louis . A"

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•. '.. '. ~ " '. ", .','.' 641· - tr~lnfty- . ' '."... '. St. 'Louis.' . . . . . . . . . . ... 642 .B~~jami~Franklin.St~ .Louis..

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THIRTY-FOURT;H DISTRICT. James F. Blair, D. D. G. Mo. Belton. No; Name of Lodge. Location.

County. . Cass do do do do do do do do do do do do

.. ~ . ; . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. 54 147

276 348 372 386 450 451 480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 604 . 633 0

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THIRTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. R. B. Campbell, D. D. G. M., Spruce. Bates do do do do do do do do

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262 Holden 265 Corinthian 274 Cold Spring 313 'Kingsville 428 Pittsville 487 Chilhowee . 236 . Sedalia 272 Granite 425 Green Ridge 574 La Monte

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289

THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. County.

G. ThorntoIL Jennings, D. D. G. M., Clinton. No. Name of Lodge. Location.

Benton ':: !:: " .. ' :: 418 Henr.y" .: :~"":"""""'" .29 do '.' , 286 343 do . ~": :" do .-........... . . .. 408 do 548 do . , : .. . . .552 : 557 do : do : : l . • • 562 St. Clair ::..... 273 do : . . . . . . . .. 342 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 403 do ., 412 do do 419

Clear Creek :Palo Pinto. Windsor Windso.r. Urich Urich. Agricola Petersburg. Montrose .Montrose. Clinton Clinto"n. Calhoun Calhoun. Blairstown : .. iHairstown.< Deepwater Deepwater. St. Clair .....•. Osceola. Circle ~ ~ Roscoe. Lowry City •.... Lowry City. Appleton City Appleton City. Star Taberville.

. THIRTY·EIGHTH DISTRICT. . H. T.

Wr~ght.

Camden ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• Laclede ~ . . . . . . . .. do do Pulaski : do : : : .. Miller ..................• do

D.. D. G. M., Lebanon.

152 433 83 432 528 375 385 203 410

Linn Creek ;; Mack's Creek Laclede.:: Competition Conway Waynesville Richland Brumley· ; Iberia

Linn Creek. Mack's Creek. Lebanon. Competition. Conway. Waynesville. Richland.. Brumley; . Iberia..

.' TIIIRTY';NINTH DISTRicT. , Edmund J. ·l(och,D. D. G.M., Rolla. Crawford ~ do '.' , . Dent " " do Maries Phelps . ~ . " ' ' do " ; ; , •• do ' •.. . t ·.~ Pulaski .......•..........

77 ·312 225 347 531 213 230 497 346

Lebanon 'Cuba . , .. , Salem Spring Creek Lane's Prairie

Steelvllle. Cuba.. Salem. Lecoma. Vichy. Rolla" ' '.. Rolla. . . . . St. James St. James. Equality " ~" Newburg. Arlington ...•.•• Dixon.

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[Sept.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. Chas. E. Pyle, .D. D. G. M., De Soto. County.

No.

Jefferson do do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Washington do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Francois

Name of Lodge.

Location.

119 De Soto De Soto. 164 Joachim Hillsboro. 256 Shekinah .....•.,Festus. 12 Tyro Caledonia. 131 Potosi Potosi. • 143 Irondale Irondale. 632 Belgrade Belgrade. 535 Blackwell Blackwell.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. John M. Chamberlin, D. D. G. M., Bolivar. Dallas 361 do : 396 do ..........•........ 421 Hickory .....•........... ,279 do' 288 'do 636 Polk 44 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 144 do 160 do . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 195 do ' 431 . do . : .. ~ 467

Riddick Buffalo.· Western Light .. Louisburg. Urbana ; Urbana. Hogle's Creek ., . Wheatland. Hermitage Hermitage. Weaubleau· Weaubleau. Fair Play Fair Play. Modern Humansville. Pleasant· Morrisville. Bolivar Bolivar. Cement Half Way. Pleasant Hope . Pleasant Hope.

FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT.

It: H. Finley, D. D. G. M., Greenfield. Cedar ~ do do ' Dade ' " do do do ......••.....•...... do '.' A

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283 315 482 87 359 405 458 521

Stockton Jerusalem Clintonville 'Washington Garrett Everton .Melville Lockwood

Stockton. Jerico Springs. Eldorado Springs. Greenfield. Arcola. Everton. Dadeville. L,ockwood.

1918.]

Appendix.

291'

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. County. Vernon do do do do do do do Barton do do do do

Sam B. Vickers, D. D. G. M., .Schell City. No. Name of ,:J;.o~ge.. Location.

303 Osage Nevada. 371 Sheldon Sheldon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 448 ScheU City Schell City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 490 Montevallo •.... Montevallo. 493 Vernon : Bronaugh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .495 Unity Richards. 605 Walker Walker. " 628 Moundville Moundville. , ....•. , .. 187 Hermon Liberal. , , . . . .. 292 Lamar .. :: Lamar: , , .. , . . . . . . .. 304 Signal ., : .. Minden Mine~.~ , .. 475 Golden' .: Golden City. , . . .. 5i6 Milford , : Milford.

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. . B. R. Elliott; D. D.' G. M., Carthage. Jasper · ... , .. '~ . , , •.. , ..• do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ........ ,., , .. ' do do ,., :. do · , , .. do · , , do · . , .. , ....•....... do · , .. , do · , , .. , do , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .•

197 Carthage .. ~ Carthage. 293 Sarcoxie Sarcoxie. 335 Joplin', ,' ,.Joplin. 345 Fellowship ,. Joplin. 398 Jasper .: , .. , Jasper. 401 Carterville .:.,. Carterville. 471 Mineral .. :.: ... Oronogo. 512 Webb City' . : . , . Webb City. 549 Carl Junc.tion .. Carl Junction. 586 . Criterion Alba.

FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. Greene do do do do do do do do do

James M. Moore,' D. D. G. M.,. Ash. Grove. .. . . .'. , ... '. . . . • • . • 5 United .. ",.". Springfield. . ~ ..•. , " .• , ... , , ,. . 7. O'Sullivan·, •.. , Walnut Gr.ove: ", .•. , •... ""." 100· Ash Grove .. , ... Ash Grove. " , , , . . .. . .. 271 Solomon " I • • • , Springfield. ' ., , ..••... , .. 297 Ozark , ...• ' , .. ,Fair. Grove. ., , ..• , . . • . .. 422 Gate of the Temple Springfield. ;'. . • . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 449 Bois D'Arc , Bois D'Arc. ., , 570 Republic Republic. ........ , , .. , . , , .. 608 Strafford Strafford. , , . . . . .. 620 Willard " Willard.

Appendi%.

292

No.

County.

Name of Lodge.

98 300 439 459

Webster Doric' Mount Olive Hazelwood 477. Henderson

Webster do do do do

[Sept: Location. Marshfield. Elkland.. Mt. Olive. Seymour. Rogersville.

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRldT.

c~-~i A.~ Douglas do do ' Texas do do do do do Wright do do do do do

Swenson, D. D. G. M., Mountain Grove. . "

.................• 26 Ava : Ava. 182 '~ilot )illob Richville: '. : ~ '382 Mt. Ararat ": Topaz. :.::. 116 Barnes : Cabool. :.: 145 Latimer Licking. 177 .Texas Houston. 469 Plato Plato. 555 Summerville Summerville. ~ ~ .. 595 Emmanuel Bado. . 158 Mountain Grove ..Mountain Grove. Manes. ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 240 Manes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 411 Joppa ; Hartville. ...........•....• 543 :'Mansfield Mansfield. •................ 5.89 1::Gtovespring Grovespring. " t?22:.-' Norwood Norwood. ,;',i.' FORTY-SEVENTH DISTR·ICT. J. M. Carnahan, D. D. G. M., Van Buren.

Carter ...............•.• do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. Reyn.olds do do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Shannon do .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

509 579 239 275 353 137' 430 607

Van Buren Grandin Hopewell Bunker Barnesville Delphian Winona Eminence

Van Buren. Grandin.. Lesterville. Bunker. . ; . i l Ellington. Birch Tree. Winona. Eminence.

1918.]

293

Appendix. FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

W. B. Massey, D. D. G. M., Bonne Terre. ...," No. Name of Lodge. Location."'-·

County.

Iron do ~ MadIson .. ;. •.. . . .. . . . . . .. St. Francois do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . do do . . . . . . . . . .. Ste. Gimevieve

133 Star .of the West. Ironton.. 351' M'osaic Belleview. 110 Marcus Fredericktown. 41 Bismarck Bisma.rck. 132 Farmington Farmington. 154 Ionic· ........•.. Desloge. 234 St. Francois Libertyville. 424 Samaritan Bonne Terre. 551 Pendleton Doe Run. 598 Leadwood •..... Leadwood. 5~9 Elvins Elvins. 226 Saline : St. Mary's. 7

FORTY·NINTH DISTRICT. James A. Kinder, D. D. G. M., Cape Girardeau. Bollinger do do Cape Girardeau........... do do •.......... do do Perry

417

White Water Trowel 545 Zalma 93 St. Marks 103 West View

440

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221

Mystic Ti.e,· Excelsior

441

Laflin: Marble Hill. : Zalma. Cape Girardeau. MiliersvilIe.; : .. Pocahontas. Oak 'Ridge. ,~h Jackson.

FIFTIETH DISTRICT. Jas. A. Boone, D. D. G. M., Charl~ston. Mississippi do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. d o " ...........• Scott do : ': . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do ; do :." ...•......... do :: do . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. •

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330 Bertrand Bertrand. 384 East Prairie East- Prairie.. 407 :' qharleston Charleston. '. 184 Morley .;.; ;. Morley. 306 Ashlar ; Commerce. 310 Sikeston Sikeston. 581 . Illmo . .Illmo; 594 13lodgett ; . : .. Blodgett. 615 Chaffee Chaffee.

294

Appendix

County. Stoddard do do' do ,do do·, do

No.

[Sept.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

· . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15,3 Bloomfield Bloomfield. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 278 Es'sex Essex. · . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 489 Lakeville Bell City. " .' Dexter. . · . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. 532 Dexter .' · '. ..'....'.."..'....' 573 Bernie " •.......Bernie. . · ...•.......•.•. 590 Advance, Advance. · ., ..•...•.•....••. 596 Puxico ,Puxico.

,. FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT.

Dunklin .....•.... :.: .. :. ~ do do . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. do ..............•. do .• ; .•.'.. ...... .... do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do New Madrid:.. ' : .-: : .. :. do ::: do ., do .. . . . . . . . . . . .. Pemiscot do do ' .. ,', '. '

68 212 215 231 248 406 513 166 176 429 603 461 571 634

Kennett·:: :. Ken'nett. Four Mile . .' Campbell. Hornersville, Hornersville. Cardwell· Cardwell. Clarkton Clarkton. Malden .Malden. Senath ;. ;Senath. PortageviII'e' .. :. Portageville. Point Pleasant. .. Conran. New Madrid New Madrid. Morehouse Morehouse. Carutp.ersville' . .-Caruthersville. Hayti .;; .. ;.; .. Hayti. Steele' . ; ; ; ; Steele.

FIFTY·SECOND DISTRICT. J. J. Posey, D. D. ·G.

Butler· :................... do' . . •. ' : : : : .. Ripley :.:: do do ' : : : : : .. .• Wayne : ' : : : : : .... do .•...;...•......... . -. r

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M" Naylor.

Poplar Biurr' . : .. Poplar Bluff. : .. : Neelyville. Pine .. :: : Bardley. Composite' . : .. : . Doniphan: Naylor :: : Naylor.' Greenville .•..... GreEmville. Wayne ..... : ... P'iedmont: .,

Maple~. : :

295

Appendix, FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. Plain"S~

H. A: Stearns, D. D. G.Mo, .West County.

-No.

Howell· : .. , . : do , .' do : Oregon do ' ,do . do .. :--. ..... . do Ozark do do _: do ~ 0

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Name of Lodge.... Lqcation, -.

Mt. Zion· ... , ... West Plains. . .>: .. .-. 536 Ingomar· ..•..... Willow Springs. .; '. ;. 637 . Mountain View., Mountain View. 255' Alton ., -, ..... , Alton., : .. :. ,.-: '374 Wilderness- .. '0 • Wilderness. 387 Woodside , Thomasville. o' o' ,.463 Clifton Thayer. o' 582 Koshkonong Koshkonong. _298 Sampson .. , Lutie. 365 'Bayou . Bakersfield. ": . : .~ . . .. 435 Rockbrid'ge Rockbridge. : ; ~ i ~ • •• 496 .Robert Burns, .. ~ Gainesville.

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379 645 229

264 453 587 280.

515 519.

Sparta ... .- ; ; . Sparta: . Friend .. 'Ozark. Billings'.; Billings. C·lever :.. , Clever.. Claflin 0::::;.; .'. Protem.' Kirbyville o' Kirbyville. Forsyth ,. Forsyth. Branson .,., .... Branson. Reeds· Spring , .. Reeds Spring, Galena ! , • • " • • • Galena. Crane , .. ",.,., Crane. 0

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Barry .. 129 148 do do , 0 •••••••••••• ,367· do .. , 383' do .., , ........•..... ,,517 0

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296

Appendi~'

County.

No.

Name. of Lodge.

[Sept. .Location.

Lawrence ............... 99 Mt. Vernon ..... Mt. Vernon. do • .............• 269 Rock Prairie ..•. Halltown. do · 284 Canopy ........• Auror~. · .' 390 Marionv·iIle ...•. Marionville. do' · 400 Decatur Pierce City. do •.............. 452 . Verona .•.•..... Verona. do do ned Oak. · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 468 Red Oak do · 523 Stinson ..•...... Stinson. do · ...........•.. 567 Miller Miller. FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W~

A. Phipps, D.

McDonald .............,.. 108 do · .•.......• ~ ••. 366 do · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 533 do · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 569 do · . . . • . . . • • • . . .. 621 Newton · 175 do . : ...........•... 24'7 do ................. 478 do 514 · do · ~ 538 do · '.' •.•.••• 619

p. G. M., Neosho.

Pineville ..••... Pineville. ,Southwest" .•.... Southwest City. Comfort Rocky Comfort. Tiff City Tiff City.' .Anderson ; .. Anderson. Newton Stark City. Neosho Neosho. Racine ........• Seneca. Granby ...•.•... Granby. Stella· Stella. Fairview Fairview.

FIFTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. Ed J. Torrence, D. D. G. M., St. Louis. Ballwin. St. Louis County .. ~ • ; . . .. 45 Bonhomme ;. 80 Bridgeton ' Bridgeton. do .; do ;.... 84 Webster Groves.. Webster Groves. : ,281. Fenton Fenton. do do . . . . . . . .. 484 Kirkwood Kirkwood. '. . . .. 542 Ferguson Ferguson. . do do . . . . . . . .. 566 Maplewood •.... Maplewood. 601 Clayton •...•... Clayton. do do 613 Wellston Wellston.. do 629 Valley Park .•... Valley Park.' ' do 640 Jennings Jennings.

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Appendix.

FIFTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT.

B. F. Bowline, D. D. G., M., Versailles. No.

County. Morgan do do , do Miller do do Maries do

................. 117 •..•••••••••••••• 250 •..•••••••••••••• 320

................. 591 · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 134 · 381 • .•••.••••.•.••••• 635

· . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

• • ; .•••••••••••••• 373

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Versailles Versailles. Glensted Glensted. Morgan Versailles. Barnett Barnett. ,Olean ..' Olean. Ionia Eldon. Tuscumbia Tuscumbia. Vienna ......•.. Vienna. Belle Belle.

FIFTY-NINTH DISTRICT. Allan McDowell Hoyt, D. D. G. M., Independence. Jackson do do do do do do ... do do do

76 263

324 337

391 392

501

. 614 618 644

Independence Independence. Summit Lee's Summit. McDonald Independence. Blue Springs Blue Springs. Raytown Raytown. ' Christian Oak Grove. Buckner Buckner. Mt. Washington.. Mt. Washington. Grandview GrandView. Grain Valley Grain Valley.

298

Appendix.

[Sept.'

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. St. Louis, Mo., September 18, 1918. To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Your CommIttee on Credentials submits, the following report: At the present session of the M. W. Grand Lodge /there are present ,486 Representati,ves, from 486 Lodges; also 18 Grand Lodge Officers, 18 Past Grand Masters, 8 Grand Representatives, 45 District Deputy' Grand' Masters, 6 District Lecturers, 299 Past Masters and' 1 distinguished visitor. .(Those marked with asterisk [*] 'are proxies.)

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Lodge.

ReNe senta~ive. ,

MISSOURI ...•••.... ; .. ;.; •... No. MERIDIAN •..•••.. ' . BEACON •.•••••....... ';' ' .•

1 2 3

Ho\\'ARD ., •• ;' • . . . . . . . . . . . , •" •• UNITED •••••.......•........•

4 5

ARK

6 8

GEORGE W ~~HINGTON . . . . . . . . . •

TYRO ••.••••.••..........•.•. WESTERN STAR •. ; . MEMPHis ••••, • . • . . . . . . . . . . . '.•

12 15 16

CLARKSVILLE •...•.•.........• PARIS UNION • • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . ST. LOUIS . . . • . • • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . WyACONDA • • . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . NAPHTALI .

17 19

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26 28 29

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ST. JOHN • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WINDSOR .••••.••.•.••.......• HUNTSVILLE • . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . ' IJIBERTY ••.•.••............... HUMPHREYS •.•• : .•...••.•..• RALLS •.••••••..•........•••• TROy ••••.•...•.............. MERCER • • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COOPER ••••••...••.........•. MT. MORtAH • . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . BISMARCK

24 25

31 32 33

34 35 36 40

A.H. Winkelmeyer, W. M, Joseph W. Zykan, W. M: , Otto . . W. Vossmeyer, W. M. Arthur D. Miller, J. W. W. O. -Cox, W. M. Frank P. McAtee, W. M. E. P..,Hannah, S. W. *C., H. ,Tucker,W. ,M. ' *0. Garrett, W. M. J. R. 'Barker, S. W. WalterH. Niestrath, W. M. J. A. Hubbard, S. W. F. S. Skeen, J. W. *R. R. Bean, S. W. ' "'James Bradford, W. M., ' W.' W.Wagqer, W: M. W. C. Ladd" S. W. Lee R. Briggs, J., W. : ' *Orie McLoed, W. M. A. T. Vaughn, W. M. Aug. Barthel, W. M. C. N. Thomas, W. M. J. E. Zelch, W. M. Harry B. Stevenson, S. W. H. S. Wilson, W. M. Chas. H. Hussong, W. M. Paul H. Brame, W. M. Jacob Vinson Minor, W. M. David S. Eubank, J. W. *Oren T. Moore, W. M. Fred D. Moberly, W. M. Alvin F. Herron, S. W. Hackley P. Reeds, W. M. J.' E. Herrington, W. M. Clarence L. Hurt, S. W. H. Clay Perkins, W. M. Solomon A. Link, J. W. J. F. Strickland, W. M. I

1918. ]

Appendix.

Lodge.

299 Representative.

JEFFERSON

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BONHOMME •••••••••••••-••••• WENTZVILLE •••••••••••••••••• FULTON •••••••••••••••••••••• XENIA ••••••••••••••••••••••• I,IVINGSTON •••••••••••••••••• WAKANDA ••• : ••••••••••••••• TIPTON •••••••••••••••••••••• RICHMOND ••••.•••••••••••••• MONTICELLO •••••••••••••••••• CENTRALiA ••.•••••••••••••••• NEW BLOOMFIELD.; ••• : •••••••• VINCIJ. • •••••••••••••.••••••• CAMBRIDGE ••••••••••••••••••• GRANT CITy •••••••••••••••••• SULLIVAN •••••••••.•••••••••• GoRIN ••••••••••••••••••••••• EUREKA ••.•.••••••••••••••••• WARREN ••••••••••••••••••••• INDEPENDENCE •••••••••••••••• I~EBANON ••••••••••••••••••••• ST. JOSEPH •••••••••••••••••••

45 46 48 50 51 52 56 57 58 59 60 62 63 66 69 72 73 74 76 77 78

POLAR STAR •••••••••••••••••••

BRIDGETON ••••••••••••••••••• I.ACLEDE ••••••..•.••••••••••• .WEBSTER GROVES •••••••••••••• MIAMI ••••••••••••.••••••••.• BROOKFIELD •••.•••••••••••••• WASHINGTON •••••••••••••••• FRIENDSHIP •••••••••••••••••• PERSEVERANCE •••••.•••••••••• ST. MARKS •••••••••••..••••.•

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VIENNA ..•.•••••••.•••..••••• POMEGRANATE ••.•••.•••••••••

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ST. ANDREWS •.•••••••••.•• -•• \VEBSTER •.••••••••••••••.•••• MT. VERNON •..••••••••••••••• ASH GROVE ..••. '..•••••••••••• BLOOMINGTON •••••.•••••••••• HEROINE •.••.•••••••••••••••• KIRKSVILLE ••••••.•••••••••.• GALLATIN ••••••••••••••••••••

96 98 99 100 102 104 105 106

GREENVILLE •••••••••••••••••• STANBERRy •••••••••••••••••••

107 109

W. D. Rogers, W. M. Caesar Wollman, S. W. John L. Peterson,. W. M. J. A. Reid, W. M. John R. Baker, J. W. O. L. Mutti, W. M. Geo. Bedell, W.. M. *Thos. M. Rucker, W. M. *W~lt. M. Monroe, J. W. David E. Izett, W. M. *J. W. Hawkins, W. M. *Wm. H. Carpenter,W..M. Earl Mc D. Rusk, W. M. "'James E. Deems, W. M.. *Jonas A. Stern, W. M. Robert W. Krotzer, J. W. *H. G. Landon, W. M. Joe Hicks, W. M. *G. W. Rucker, W. M. Albert F. Arrington, W. M; Walt. E. Schulenberg, W. M. Ben J. Hiller, S. W. Sam'l G. Ma.nnschreck, W. M. Clyde A. Madison, S. W. E. M. Dragoo, W. M. Raymond Grass, S. W. Jesse C. Bridell, J. W. W. H. Heidorn, W. M. J. E. Millsap, W. M. Carl H. McClure, Jr., W. M. *Frank M. Burruss, W. M. E. E. Cramer, W. M. . L. H. Thomas, W. M. *J. E. Pardonner, W. M. *Albert C. Behringer, W. M. H. H. Haas, W. M. M. L. Graves, S. W. E. P. Ellis, J. W. B. F. Branson, W. M. Adelbert G. R. Gotsch, W. M. Ernest G. Gotsch, S. W. George P. Scholl, J. W .. *Albert Brant, W. M. Jesse W. Moore, S. W. E. A. Lou Smith, W. M. *William Richter, W. M. John D. Watkins, W. M. *Leo. Adler, W. M. J. F. Miller, Jr., W. M. Archie Brookshier, W. M. Erroll G. Yoell, J. W. A. G. Templeton, W. M. Frederick J. Hinkley, S. W.

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MARCUS ••••.•••••••••••••••• TRENTON •.••••.••••••••••••• MAITLAND ••••.••••••••••••••• TWILIGHT •••..••.•••••••••••• I~ADDONIA •••••••••••••••••••• BARNES ••••••••••••••••••••• VERSAILLES •••••••••••••••••• KINGSTON .~••••••••••••••••• DESOTO •••••••••••••••••••••• COMPASS .•••••••••••••• : ••••• ER\VIN ••.•••••••••••••.•••••. TRIPLETT ••••••' ••••.••••••••• HERMANN ••••••••••••••••••• SEAMAN •.••••••••••••••••••• MONETT ..•••••••••••••••••••• POTOSI ••••••••••••••••••••••• PHOENIX ••••••••••••••••••••• DELPHIAN ••••••••••••••••••• OREGON •.••••••••••••••••••• PAPINSVILLE •••••••••••••••••• AMSTERDAM •••••••••••••••••• MODERN ••••••••••••••••••••• LATIMER ••••••••••••••.•••••• LEXINGTON •••.••••••••••••••• BIRMING .•••••••....••••••••• BLOOMFIELD •••••••••.•••••••• IONIC , ••••••••••.•••••••••••• ASHLAND ••••••••••••••••••••• MOUNTAIN GROVE ••••••••••••• GREEN CITy •••••••••••••••••• OCCIDENTAL ••••••.••••.••••••• MARyVILLE ••••••••••••••••••• PORTAGEVILLE ••••••••••••••••• COLONy ••••••.••••••••••••••• GRAY SUMMIT ••..•.•.•••••••• STURGEON ••..••••.•.•• ; •••••• POINT PLEASANT ••••.••••••••• 1'EXAS •••.•••••••••••••••••• GRISWOLD •••.•••••••.•••••••• PRIDE OF THE WEST •••••••••••

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Representative. 110 Walter Marlow, W. M. 111 Lewis Edward Ford, W. M. 112 *Eldon D. Patterson, J. W. 114 David T. Gentry, W. M. 115 A. R. Hancock, W. M. 116 B. F. Fielder, W. M. 117 Richard H. Woods, W. M. 118 O. J. Adams, S. W. 119 George A. Auerswald, W.· M. 120 Geo. B. Tuggle, W. M. 121 Geo. D. Wobbe, W. M. 122 J. A. Twyman, W. M. 123 Frank A. Beekman, W. M. .126 . *Walter R. Shrodes, W. M. D. M. Wilson, Jr., S. W. 129 *Sig. Solomon, W. M. 131 Norman A. Maxwell, W. M. 136 J. E. Thompson, W. M. 137 T. J. Humphrey, W. M. 139 John C. Gifford, S. W. 140 *J. B. Campbell, W. M. 141 *G. W. Armentroub, J. W. 144 *WIil. A. Crow, W. M. 145 J. H. Smith, W. M. 149 Henry Mulis, S. W. 150 Charles M. Davis, J. W. 153 J. L. Ashley, W. M. 154 L. W. Garrett, Jr., W. M. 156 . E. P. Crenshaw, W. M.. 158 N. L. Botten, W. M. 159 Joseph M. Border, W. M. 163 Henry O'Hara, W. M. F. H. Littlefield, S. W. 165 *Jonathan Stark, W. M. 166 *K. T. Swilley, W. M. T. E. Baker, S. W. 168. Virgil Romjul, W. M. 173 *B. A. Thornhill, W. M. 174 *J. L. Laxton, S. W. 176 Chas. Pikey, W. M. 177 Geo. H. Scott, W. M. 178 J. E. Foster, W. M. 179 John Anderson, W. M. Chas. F. Schnermeyer, S. W. Manford Griffith, J. W. 180 *Wm. E. Whitman, S. W. Stephen C. Rogers, J. W. 183 Edw. H. Roth, S. W. . 184 *Robert H. Lester, W. M. 185 J. Richard Garstang, W. M. Geo. E. Moad, J. W. 186 Arthur G. Davis, W. M.

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Lodge. ZEREDATHA

189

FRANKFORD

192

WELLSVILLE ••••••••••••••••• BOLIVAR ••••••••••••••••••••• NEW HOPE ••••••••••••••••••

194 195 199

WESTVILLE •••.••••••••••••••• BRUMLEY •••••••••••••••••••• TRILUMINA •••••••••••••••••• CLAy ••••..•••••••••••••••.•• UNIONVILLE ••••••••••••••••••

,202 203 205 207 210

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FOUR MILE •••••••••••••••••• ROLLA .•••.••••••••••••••••••• HORNERSVILLE ••••••.••.•••••• HALE CITY •.•••••••••••••••• BARBEE •••••••••••••••••••••• GOOD HOPE ••••••••••••••••••

212 213 215 216 217 218

ALBERT

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219

KANSAS CITY •.••••••••••••• MYSTIC TIE ••••••••••••••••• LABELLE .•••.•••••••.•••••••• HAMILTON •••••..•••••••••••• SALEM ..•••••.••••••••••.••• SHELBINA ••••••••• ; •••••••.••

220 221 222 224 225 228

ST. JAMES •.•••••.•.••••••••• CARDWELL •••••••••••••••••••• BUCKLIN .••••.•••.•.•••••••' •• SEDALIA •.••••••••••••••••••• LA PLATA •.•••.•.•••••••• '••.• PALESTINE ••••••••••••••••••• PORTLAND ••••••••••••••••••• KEySTONE •••••••••.••••• '•••••

230 231 233 236 237 241 242 243

MIDDLE FABIUS •••••••.•••••• MONTGOMERY CITY ••••••••••• NEOSHO ••..•.••••••••••• '•••• HOPE ••..••••.••.•••••••••••• LAREDO •..•••••••.••.•••••••• BUTLER •.•••••••••..••••••••• ALTON •••••••••••••••••••••••

244 246 247 251 253 254 255

HICKORY HILL

PIKE

Edward L. Speer, W. M. Geo. L. Mackley, S. W. Emerson S. Matthews, J. W. R. J. Parham, W. M. W. C. Smith, S. W. *R. G. McKibben, W. M. H. V. Tolbert, J. W. *Robert E. Black, W. M. ,*C. C. Eastin, S. W. Earl J. Crew, W. M. D. G. Wall, W. M. *V. V. Huff, W. M. H. F. Owen, W. M. Geo. W. Underwood, W. M. *Luther E. Proffer, S. W. C. C. :Kelley, J. W. W. R. Howard, W. M. W. L. Scrimer, S. W. Thomas B. Utley, W. M. Asa S. Niles, W. M. E. G. Cope, W. M. C. W. D. Pultz, S. W. *J. D. Smith, W. M. French Farrow, W. M. Ohas. A. Meier, S. W. Joseph L. Meyer, J. W. Charles Beggs, W. M. Oscar F. Lander, S. W. *Orlando P. Bloss, J. W. *Nathan Neustetter, W. M. *James W. Smith, W. M. A. H. Bradshaw, W. M. John G. King, W. M. W. R. Pick, W. M. Clifford W. Ellegood, S. W. Frank E. Turney, J. W. Chas. Breuer, W. M. *Henry O'Sullivan, W. M. *James B. Shook, J. W. *W. T. Wallace, W. M. *James 1. Sears, W. M. *Miller White, W. M. H. R. Gilbert, W. M. Taylor R. Young, W. M. Louis A. H. Sommerich, S. W. 'j). 1. Davis, J. W. A.. J. Drake, W. M. Harry E. Ball, W. M. Leo H. Johnson, W. M. *F. H. Tieman, W. M. J. R. Pence, W. M. Wilbur E. Welton, W. M. 'C. S. Gohn, W. M.

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SHEKINAH .•••••••••••••••••• RAVANNA •••••••••••••••••••• LODGE OF LOVE •• ~ •••••••••••• FLORENCE .••••••••••••••••••• HOLDEN •.•••••••••••••••••••• KIRBYVILLE ••••••••••••••••••• CORINTHIAN ••••••••••• : ...... SOCIAL •••••••••••••••••••••• AURORA •••.••••..••••.•••••••• LODGE OF TRUTH •••••••••••••• NEW SALEM ••••••••••••••••• GRANITE ••••••••.•••••••••••• ST. CLAIR •••••••••••••••••••• COLD SPRING ••••• ~ .•••••••••• GRAND RIVER •••••••••••••••• WM. D. MUIR . ESSEX ••••••••••••••••••••••• FENTON •••••..••••••••••••••• COSMOS •••••••••••••••••••••• STOCKTON •.•••••.•••••••••••• CANOPY •••••.••••••••••••••• EARL •••••••••••••••••••••••• URICH ••••..••••.•••••••••••• CRAFT .•••••••••••••.•••••• ; •. FAIRMOUNT •••••••••••••••••• EDINA ••.•••••.•••••••••••••• J~AMAR .•.•••••••••.••••••••• SARCOXIE •••••••••••••••••••• MOUND CITY •••••••••••••••• MONITEAU ••••••••••••••••••• TEMPLE ••••••••••••••••.••••

OSAGE ••••••••••••••••••••••• SIGNAL .••••••••••••••••••••• CLARENCE ••••••••••••••••••• NEW LONDON ••••••.•.••••••• SIKESTON •••.•••••••••.•••••• KEARNEy •••••.•...••••••••••• JERUSALEM ••••••••.••••••••• RURAL ••••.•••.•.•.••••••••• ELDORADO •••••••••••.•...•••• PAULVILLE ••••••••••••.•••••• MORGAN ••••••.••••••••••••••• HARDIN ••••••••••.•.•••.••••• CORNER STONE ••••••••••••••• l\1cDoNALD •.•••••••••••••••• DOCKERy ••••••••••••••••••••. 1\1 T. ZION .•• .- .••.....••••••• CHARITY •••••••••••.•••••••••

Representative. 256 258 259 261 262 264 265 266 267 268 270 272

E. A. Santschi, W. M. Clyde Rains, W. M. Charles M. York, W. M. George W. Dutton, W. M. Luther H. Rose, W. M. *G. B. Jackson, W. M. O. W. Greer, J. W. *Leslie E. Stephens, W. M. Claude H. Knapp, S. W. John B. Wright, W. M. *Brevator Wise, S. W. *Chas. F. Ernst, W. M. 273 Oliver Brown, S. W. 274 *Elmer Hobson, W. M. 276 *R. G. Keller, W. M. 277 Guy Long, W. M. 278 J. A. Hux, W. M. 281 Ed. J. Torrence, W. M. 282 John H. Lambur, W. M. C. Lew Gallant, S. W. 283 *G. L. Walker, W. M. 284 John H. Roach, W. M. 285 W.Guy Welden, W. M. 286 B.N. Stewart, W. M. 287 *Pike N. Hanna, W. M. 290 J. R. Culbertson, W. M. 291 *G. H. Hickman, W. M. 292 *Walter A. Evans, W. M. 293 *Geo. W. Wood, W. M. 294 "'T. J; Bridgmon, W. M. 295 W. C. Weisser, W. M. 299 Elmer L. Legg, W. M. A. H. Cole, S. W. RexM. Nielson, J. W. 303 Hal Mitchell, S. W. 304 *H. C. Chancellor,W. M. 305 Wm. B. Brewington, W. M. 307 *Geo.· E. Mayhall, W. M. 310 *F; E. Mount, W. M. 311 W. S. Riley, S. W. 315 *J. P. Long, W. M. 316 Charles H. Robinson, W. M. 318 John A.Evans, W. M. J. S. Sample, S. W. 319 *Maurice Fowler, S. W. 320 Benjamin F. Bowline, W. M. 322 *M. G. Kennedy, W. M. 323 George Schmorleitz, W. M. W. Paul Mobley, S. W. 324 Edward C. Ward, W. M. 325 W: L. Tharp, S. W. 327 E. N. Laird, W. M. 331 Morley H. Legg, W. M.

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Lodge. EXCELLO' ••••••••••••••••••••• BRECKENRIDGE •••••••••••••••• JOPLIN .•••••••••••••••••••••• HALLSVILLE •••••••••••••••••• BLUE SPRINGS ••••••••••' •••••• WEST·PORT •••••••••••••••••••

, ,332 334 335 336 337 340

AGRICOLA •••••••••••••••••••• MOBERLy ••••••••••••••••••••• FELLOWSHIP ••••••••••••••••••

343 344 345

ARLINGTON •••••••••••••••••• SPRING CREEK ••••••••••••••• FRIEND •••••••••••••••••••••• HEBRON ••..••••••••••••••,••• ADELPHI •.•••••••••••.••••••• ANCIENT LANDMARK ••••••••• Aux VASSE •••••••••••••••••• TUSCAN •••••••••••••••••••••

346 347 352 354 355 356 357 360

HIRAM •..•••••••••••••••••••• FRATERNAL •••••••••••••••••••

362 363

HIGGINSVILLE ••••••••••••••••• ADAIR .•••••••••••••••••••••• CRESCENT HILL •••••••••••••• COl\fPOSITE •.•.••••••••••••••• WILLIAMSTOWN •••••••• : ••••• BELLE •••••.•.••••••••••••••• KING HILL ••.•••••••••••••••

364 366 368 369 370 373 376

ANCIENT CRAFT •••••.••••••• BILLINGS ••••••••••.•••••••••• QUEEN CITY •.•••••••.•••••• PYTHAGORAS •••••••••••.••••• EAST PRAIRIE ••••••••••••••• RICHLAND ••••••••.•••••••••• ARCANA •..••••••••.••••••••• MARIONVILLE •••••••••••••••••

377

RAyTOWN ••••..••.••••••••••• CHRISTIAN .•••••••••••••••••• JASPER •.••••••.•.•••••••••••• DECATUR .•••.•.•••••••••.•••• CARTERVILLE ••••••••.•••••.•. LOWRY CITy •••••••••.••.•••• ROSENDALE •••••••••••••..•••• MALDEN •••••••••.••.•••••••••

391 392 398 400 401 403 404 406

379 380 383 384 385 389 390

Representative. W. Nelson Franks, W. M. J. M. Chaffin, S. W. Guy C. Spooner, J. W. Wm. H. -Brink, S. W. Guy K. Quinn, S. W. Darms A. Brown, W. M. Ayers H. Blocher, S. W. Stanley W. Field, J. W. Joseph A. Ross, W. M. *W. F. Wigginton, W. M. W. L. Perry, W. M. Evans W. Buskett, S. W. Boone A. Aistrop, W. M. *C. L. Arthur, W. M. H. N. Rogers, S. W. J. W. Buffington, W. M. *J. S. Hall, W. M. E. A. Morgan, S. W. L. E. Martin, W. M. H. I. Partee, W. M. Edwin E. Huffman, S. W. *J. P. Scott, W. M. G. B. Zumwalt, W. M. Henry Strothman, S. W. *P. M. Beesley, J. W. J. M. Edwards, W. M. James F. Waddell, J. W. Geo. J. Moore, W. M. R. E. Proctor, W. M. *C. O. Lee, S. W. Thos. J. Tynes, W. M. Henry M. Lint, W. M. Ernest V. Madden, S. W. Harry B. Black, J. W. Rufus H. Limpy, W. M. George W. Estes, W. M. F. W. Lauer, W. M. J. F. Black, W. M. *C. D. Mitchell, W. M. *W. C.' Cowan, W. M" H. L. Richardson, W. M. *Willis A. McCullah, W. M. *Ralph L. McHenry, S. W. *Wm. F. Hall, W. M. W. D. Warren, W. M. *C. L. Hayzlett, W. M. S. J. Douthitt, W. M. Robert E. Frazier, W. M. I. E. Austin, W. M. *W. B. Wood, W. M. Ira M. Morris, W. M. *George Dalton, Sr., S. W.

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412 416

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417 .420

GATE OF THE TEMPLE ••••••••• SAMARITAN •••••••••••••••••• GLENWOOD ••••••••••••••••••• NEW MADRID ••••••••••• ~ •••• WINONA ••••.•••••••••••••••• MACK'S CREEK •••••••••••••• WHEELING •••••••••••••••••• TROWEL ••••••••••••••••••••• EXCELSIOR ••••••••••••••••••• BURLINGTON •••••••••••••••••• ANCHOR ••••••••••••••••••••••

422 424

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IVANHOE •..•••••••••••••••••• SCHELL CITY •••••••••••••••• CONTINENTAL •••••••••••••••• HINTON •••••••••••••••••••••• WALLACE ••••••••••••••••••••• JONESBURG ••••••••.••••••••• HAZELWOOD •••••••••••••••••• LAMBSKIN •.••••••••••••••••• CARUTHERSVILLE •.•••••••••••

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Representative. *J. B. Simpson, W. M. C. L. Joslyn, J. W. E. H. Kavanaugh, W. M. E. Harry Johnston, W. M. William H. Ebrecht, S. W. Adolph H. Stafford, J. W. J. F. Winters, W. M. R. C. Gans, W. M. G. E. Black, S. W. L. E. Sheridan, W. M. *Omer Hendrix, W. M. A. L. McGoldrick, W. M. C. M. Barnes, W. M. *J. T. Loyd, W. M. . James R. Eidson, W. M. *Chas. Hawker, W. M. J. L. Estes, W. M. D. G. Seibert, W. M. Henry L. Rutherford, J. W. Wm. Lewerenz, W. M. C. A. Marschel, S. W. A. G. Bittner, S. W. Hugh J. Jones, J. W. Kellogg Smith, S. W. *James M. Darrow, W. M. *L. E. Saunders, W. M. B. F. Gaslin, W. M. *0. H. Cramer, W. M. *G. j.J. Wilson, W. M. *Dudley Vanderbilt, S. W. William D. Moore, W. M. J. W. Carmeau, W. M. Grover C. Bishop, S.. W. Jno. C. Faris, J. W. *J. F. Flynt, W. M. O. A. Woodward, W. M.. Homer S. Hackett, S. W. *A. A. Taber, J. W. Geo. A. Klingenberg, W. M. E. A. Dumsing, S. W. *D. E. Curry, W. M. • A. L. Nash, J. W. James E. Ferrier, S. W. C. A. Masters, W. M. Joseph Kuehls, W. M. Albert Wiek, W. M. Charles J. Bienert, J. W. *Isaac J. Buster, J. W. Thos. W. Snodgrass, W. M. F. B. Cunningham, S. W. Herman Schroeder, W. M. Clyde B. Still, S. W.

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CHII4HOWEE ••••••••••••••••• LOCK SPRING .••••••••••••••• LAKEVILLE .•••••.•••••••••••• VANDALIA ••••••••••••••••••• EQUALITY •.•••••••••••••••••• HAR?IONY •••••••••••••••••••

487 488 489 491 497 499

BUCKNER ••••••••••••••••••••• PRAIRIE HOME ••••••••••••••• PLATTE CITY .•.••••••••••••• EUCLID •••••.••••••••••••••••

501 503 504 505

I.ATHROP, .•••••••••••••••••••• VAN BUREN •••••••.••••••••• SKIDMORE ....•••••••••••••••• \VEBB CITy . SENATH ••••••••••••••••••••• SELIGlIfAN ••••••••••••••••••• ()RIENTAL •••••••.•••••••••••• CRANE ••..••••••••••••••••••• CLIFTON HEIGHTS ..•••••••••••

506 509 511 512 513 517 518

519 520

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522

CAIRO

STINSON •..•••••••••••••••••• CUNNINGHAM ••••••••••••••• WAYNE' •.•••••••••••••••••• :. HIGBEE •••.•••••••••••••••••• CONWAY •••.••..•.•••••••••• LANE'S PRAIRIE ••••••••••.••• DEXTER •••••••.•••••••••••••• COLUlIfBIA, . BLACKWELL ••••••••.••••••••• INGOMAR. '• ••.•••••••••••••••• STELLA •••••••.••••••••••••.• DAWN •.•••••.•••••••••.••••• WINIGAN •••••••••••••.••••••

523 525 526 527 528 531 532 534 535, 536 538 539 540

JACKSONVILLE ••••••••••••••••• FERGUSON ••••••••••••••••••• MANSFIELD •••••••••••••••••• ALGABIL •••••••••••••••••••••

541 542 543 544

ZALMA •.•.•••••••••••••••••• SOUTH GATE .

545 547

CLINTON .•••••••••••••••••••• ROSE HILL •••.•••••••••••••••

548 550

CLARKSBURG •••••••••.•••••••• SUMMERVILLE ••.•••••••••••••

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305

Represe1itative. J. P. 'Allen, W. M. W. T. Austin, S. W. A. S. Franse, W. M. *1. L. Wade, W. M. *A. U. Goodman, W. M. John W. Renner, W. M. W. B. Rice, W. M. G. E. Poole, W. M. Clarence H. Coleman, J. W. *Chase Henthorn, W. M. H. L. Edwards, W. M. *Guy Colman, W. M. J. F. Alcorn, W. M. Edw. G. Peters, S. W. J. Oliver Parman, S. W. J. R. Dawson, W. M. J. O. Miller, W. M. James R. Hutchison', W. M *Otis H. Storey, W. M. W. B. Hammers, S. W. "*c. J. Blackburn, W. M. John S. Hemphill, W. M. Geo. Ii'. Huffington, W. M. Thos. Needham, J. W. J. D. Rheem, W. M. *T. D. Boatright, S. W. Alexander Adcock, J. W. *U. A. House, W. M. T. Freeman, W. M. *Lee Thomason, W. M. *Carl G. Ross, W. M. Jesse A. Cook, W. M. Charles E. Clewe, W. M. Andrew T. Brown, W. M. J. B. Steinmetz, W. M. James A. Armstrong, W. M. M. P. Weems, S. W. James Alley, W. M. *S. Thrasher, W. M. T. M. Crowder, J. W. *Charles Woods, W. M. Edward Tiffin, J. W. O. L. Robinett, W. M. Wm. Wagner, W. M. W. A. Wilkinson, J. W. C. L. Bollinger, W. M. Thos. M. Pratt, W. M. Jerry L. Yeagle, S. W. Jno. E. Clary, W. M. Geo. S. Siddons, W. M. Walter Diehm, S. W. Frank B. Clark, W. M. G. A. McCaskill, W. M.

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REPUBLIC •••••••••••••••••••• HAYTI ••••••.••••.•••••••••••• RUTLEDGE •.••.••.•••••••••••• LA MONTE ••.•••••••••••••••• EASTER ••.••..•..•••••••••••• EWING •••••••••••••••••••••• FOREST PARK ••••..••.••.••••• ILLMO . KOSHKONONG . RED BIRD ••••••••.•••••••••• SHAMROCK •.••.•••••.•••••••• GROVE SPRING ••••••••••••••• ADVANCE •••••••••••.•••••.•• BARNETT •••••••.•••••••••••••

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UNION •.•••••••••••••••••••• BLODGETT ••••.•••••••••••••••• PUXICO ••••••.••.•••••••••••• BOSWORTH ••••••••••••••••••• IJEAD'VOOD ••••••••••••.••••.•• ELVINS •..•••••••.••..•••••••• CLAyTON ..•••••••••••••••••••

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Bert S. Lee, Grand Junior Deacon. Austin Lee McRae, Grand Marshal. "V. W. Martin, Grand Marshal. Charles C. Gardner, Grand Sword Bearer. J. S. McIntyre, Grand Senior Steward. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Junior Steward. John Pickard, Grand Pursuivant. Harry A. Krueger, Grand Tiler.

PAST GRAND MASTERS. Alexander Monroe Dockery. Charles C. Woods. Hobert F. Stevenson. James W. Boyd. Arthur M. Hough. Dorsey A. Jamison. Corona H. Briggs. Wm. F. Kuhn. A. S. Houston. John T. Short.

Robert R. Kreeger. Clay C. Bigger. Arch A. Johnson. Jacob Lampert. Van Fremont Boor. Tolman W. Cotton. Frank R. Jesse. Edward Higbee. John R. Parson.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS.' Hiram N. Martin, First District. Chas. Banks, Second District. John Santee, Third District. J. H. Clawson, Fourth District. Edgar W. Prentiss, Fifth District. J. E. Reese, Seventh District. H. S. Teare, Eighth District. H. W. Saunders, Tenth District. Emsley C. James, Eleventh District. E. W. Taylor, Thirteenth District. Wm. L. Hamrick, Fourteenth District. B. E. Bigger, Fifteenth District. Robt. A. May, Sixteenth District. Thomas F. Hurd, Seventeenth District. T. H. Walton, Eighteenth District.

Horace L. Mann, Nineteenth District. J. P. Tucker, Twenty-first District. W. T. Wernwag, Twenty-third District. J. S. Wilson, Twenty-fourth District. M. E. Schmidt, Twenty-fifth District. S. P. Cunningham, Twenty-seventh District. John E. Reeds, Twenty-eighth District. E ..A.路 Fluesmeier, Thirtieth District. A. T. Dumm, Thirty-first District. Andrew J. O'Reilly, Thirty-third District. H.. B. Campbell, Thirty-fifth District.

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DISTRICT LECTURERS. P. O. Sansberry, First District. B. F. Watson, Ninth District. Charles T. Kornbrodt, Twentysecond District. Max A. Wittmann, Thirty-third Di;trict.

Geo. W. Custer, Forty-fifth District. Virgil P. Adams, Fifty-first District.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. Corona H. Briggs, Tennessee. John H. Miller, Egypt. Austin Lee McRae, Ohio. Andrew J. O'Reilly, Scotland. Dorsey A. Jamison, North Dakota.

Carl A. Swenson, Idaho. V. O. Saunders, South Carolina. Gib. 'V. Carson, British Columbia.

PAST MASTERS. Name Lodge .Julian M. Gibson Missouri D. A. Gillespie Missouri Wm. D. Gillespie Missouri . James A. Harris Missouri H. M. Holland Missouri Anthony F. Ittner .. , .. ,., Missouri John R. Kelly Missour'i V. O. Saunders , ~ .. " .Missouri Arthur Snuggs ...........•. ,. ,Missouri Taylor 'B. Wyrick ..•.. , ..•..... Missouri Grego~y S. Miller Missouri Paul L. J. Bertz Meridian

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Name Lodge No. James W. Smith .......•••...•••. Mystic Tie 221 H. J. Benjamin .......•.......•• Cypress 227 E. W. Ousley ..................• St. James 230 Henry O'Sullivan ........••.... Cardwell 231 H. L. Caton ............•.••.••. Bucklin 233 ·G. L. Faulhaber ...........••... Sedalia 236 W. T. Wallace Sedalia 236 Miller White .................••. Palestine , 241 J. H. Cranfill ...........••..•••• Keystone , 243 R, M. Hanna ..•....•..•.•••..•. Keystone 243 Louis C. Hehl ..•....••••.••••.. Keystone , 243 T. Moyser .......•.... ; .••.•... Keystone , 243 Robt. A. O'Neil .......•...••••.•.. Keystone 243 Chas. S. Rich ............•.....• Keystone , 243 Wm. F. Roessler .......•..•.•' Keystone 243 John B. Schmidt. .......•...•.•. Keystone 243 Chas. W. Speirs ......•. ; ...•.•• Keystone , 243 F. H. Tieman ............•....•. Hope 251 Jno. Keating ........•...•••••• Shekinah .....................• 256 Stewart B. Sturgis ..•....•..... Holden 262 264 G. B. Jackson ............•..... Kirbyville Warren B Foskett , Aurora 267 267 A. L. Pollard ........•.••••••.• Aurora F. P. Alloway : New Salem ~ , 270 Brevator Wise New Salem ,.. , . " ' 270 H. C. Dalrymple .......•....••• Solomon 271 J. L. Heckenlively ...........•.• Solomon 271 272 C. F. Ernst ................•••• Granite EIrner Hobson ............•.•• Cold Spring 274 R. G. Keller ..............•.••.• Grand River 276 G. Sievers .................••.• Fenton 281 Herman Frank ...........••••• Cosmos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 282 Ed. N. Kaercher , Cosmos 282 Harry Mannist .......•....•...• Cosmos , 282 Stockton 283 G. L. Walker E .. H. Baumann, .' Canopy 284 Craft 287 . Pike N. Hanna George H. Hickman .........•.•. Edina 291 Walter A. Evans Lamar 292 Geo. W. Wood ..........•....... Sarcoxie 293 T. J. Bridgman Mound City 294 .' 297 S. H. Spence ............•..•••• Ozark Percy A. Budd ............•...• Temple , 299 Thad B. Landon ·.......• Temple . . . . . . . . . . .. 299 Thomas A. Milburn '.' .•.•..• Temple .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 299 Thomas H. Reynolds '.· Temple 299 H. M. 'Wethy ............•..... Temple 299 H. ,C. Chancellor ..........•••••• Signal •....................... 304 Geo. E. Mayhall New London 307 F'. E. Mount ...........•.....•.. Sikeston 310 J. P. Long ·.......• Jerusalem .•................... 315 l\1:aurice Fowler Paulville " , 319 322 M. G. Kennedy .......•....•••••• Hardin

1918. ] Name Lodge Wallace A. Kenward Cornerstone " A. C. Robinson Cornerstone W. R. Schmitt. .........•...... Cornerstone S. E. Barr Linn H. C. Elberg Westport ~ Frank A. Marshall Westport· Orson H. Swearinger ..•......... Westport Geo. C. Williams ~ .. Westport .Toe Hopkins Westport Geo. L. Hassett Moberly Wm. F. Wigginton ..•.......... Moberly C. L. Arthur Spring Creek Henry Do, Llewellyn , Hebron .T. S." Hall , Adelphi' Harry L. Bristow ..........•... Tuscan George Coslow Tuscan Walter Wimmer ...........•... Tuscan W. Smithpeter ............•... Riddick .T. P. Scott Hiram Frank Knipmeyer Higginsville . . . . . . . . . . . . .. H. E. Thaxton Composite C. D. Mitchell East Prairie W. C. Cowan Richland .W. H. McCullah·..........••..•. Marionville Ralph L. McHenry Marionville Wm. F. Hall Rayto",-n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. W. D. Warren Christian C. L. Hayzlett ..............•..•.Jasper W. B. Wood Rosendale George Dalton, Sr Malden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .T. B. Simpson Charleston Chas; Bowles Hunnewell E. C. Creley Cache .Tohn E. GaskilL Cache Wm. II. Murdock ..........•.... Cache .T. W. Schuette Cache A. P. Watkins ,." Cache Henry .T. Filsinger Itaska W. P. French ............•..•.•. Itaska J. M. Jones ................••.. Itaska E. C. W. Ortmann ....•..•.•..... Itaska' . . . .. C. W. Tacke ..•....... ·•.•.••••• Itaska Philip A. Wenzel Itaska J. T. Loyd .........•......' .....• Winona Chas. J. Graef Excelsior Garrett F. Coleman .......•..... Anchor William Crouch Anchor Louis F. Grewe Anchor John F. Nehrlich ............•.. Anchor Andrew J. O'Reilly .......•..... Anchor .J. C. Wendling A.nchor Edward McGuigan West Gate Louis Moller ...........••.••.•• West Gate

313 No. 323 323 323 326 340 340 340 340 340 344 344 347 354 355 360 360 360 361 362 364 369 384 385 390 390 391 392 398 404 406 407 415 416 416 416 416 416 420 420 420 420 420 420 430 441 443 443 443 443 443 443 445 445

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Name Lodge Arthur C. Sears , .. , , West Gate F. W. Sittermann " West Gate F. A. Wind ,., •.. , •. West Gate Julius O. Christensen Ivanhoe Geo. W. Restrick, Jr. Ivanhoe Geo. S. McLanahan ..•.... , •... Ivanhoe W. R. Shaw Ivanhoe Ralph W. Stalnaker , , Ivanhoe ,.............. D. B. Willock , .•.•• Ivanhoe W. F. Woodruff .. : , •• , ..• Ivanhoe James M. Darrow , Schell City L. E. Saunders ~ , ,Continental , .....• ", Wallace O. H. Cramer John E. Reeds , ..• , • Jonesburg ' G. L. Wilson ............•...... Jonesburg Chas. E. Schumacher Lambskin , I.Jambskin C. \V. Seagrave Robert J. Loyd Lambskin .................•... J. G. McCoubrie Lambskin J. F. Flynt ' , ,Santa Fe ' , ,. Clifton A. A. Taber D. E. Curry , ........•..•• Red Oak 1. Jeff. Buster ,." Marceline A. U. Goodman , Lakeville .. Chase Henthorn , '.. , Buckner , Guy Colman Platte City Jno. J. Shepard ,. Platte City ,.. Otis H. Storey , Senath .. , Churchill J. Blackburn .. , .. ,., .. Oriental Jesse Branch , ,",. Clifton Heights Wm. H. Haley Clifton Heights F. Martin Held Clifton Heights Joseph Singer ,." .•...• Clifton Heights T. D. Boatright Gate City W. J. Nicks Gate City U. A. House " , .. Cunningham Lee Thomason ............•... Higbee Carl G. Ross , ;., Conway ,............... I<~rancis Long ,., , .. Blackwell , ", Winigan ,., S. Thrasher Charles Woods , Jacksonville C. T. Kornbrodt. South Gate John H. Brod, Jr Rose Hill Chas. 'c. ,Jackson Rose Hill ;Harry G. Nicks Rose Hill Summerville A. J. Baskett. Charles L. Cookson York '" " ..........• L. G. Kinger Naylor Frank Reeves Naylor " , L. F. Wade I.Ja l\lonte .. ' Chas. H. Pope Olive Branch R. C. Blackmer Forest Park Chas. Breuer ............•.•..• Red Bird ,.',...... '.0

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Name Lodge No. C. B. Acuff '. .............•.• Leadwood 598 J. C. Westover ..........•...... Elvins : 599 Edward P. Clark, Jr Clayton :.......... 601 Homer N. Lloyd ..............•. Clayton 601 Henry A. Boye Wellston 613 F.' E. Burns ..•.........••.••.•. \Vellston 613 W. M. Collins .......•.......... Wellston .. " 613 G. A. Sample ............•••..• Chaffee 615 M. H. Stubblefield Chaffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 615 W. B. Davis .......•.....•...•• Maple· 623 George N. Vadin ..............•• Maple 623 R. Callaghan .....••••...••.•• Sheffield 625 Horace- G. Beedle ......•....••. Magnolia 626 J. H. Leathers .......•.••••••..•• Magnolia ........•............. 626 W. T. Pausch .......•...••...•• Magnolia 626 Frank A. Satterwhite .......••.. Magnolia 626 Jas. T. Garrett .............•••. Belgrade 632 Lewis Hill ......•.. '.' ..••.•••• Triangle '.' . . .. . .. 638 Percy B. Eversden ..•.....•.••• Mizpah ....................•.... 639 G.eo. L. Walters .......•....••. Jennings ................•.......640 Morris Popper ................• Benjamin Franklin.; 642 Chas. H. Carman North East ;.... 6'43 Fraternally submitted, AUG. F. WE EKE, W. B.MASSEY, E. C. - W. ORT¥ANN, D. A. BROWN,. I. T. STRYCKER, H. E. DOERNER, Committee.

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INDEX. A PAGE Address of Grand Master.................................... 6 Address of Grand Master, Report of Committee on. 56 Adoption, Fifty Fatherless Children of France 59-115 Alphabetical List of Lodges-Appendix 186-193 Amendments to By-Laws Adopted 139 Amendments to By-Laws-Consideration of................... 70 Amendments to By-Laws Proposed 28, 99, 106, 127-128, 140-141 Amendments to By-Laws Lost. 101-102 Annual Communication; 1919................................. 138 Annual Meeting-Opening.................................... 4 Annual Meeting:"-Closing 135 Appeals ~iJ.d Grievances, Committee on (1919) 132 Appeals and Grievances Committee on (1918)............... 38 Appeals and Grievances, Committee on-Report of 71-79 Appointments of Chairmen Standing Committees (1919) 132 Appointments of District Deputy Grand Masters............ 136 Appointment of District Lecturers........................... 137 Appointment of Grand Officers.............................. 131 Appointments. of Special Committees, 1919 132 Approved Decisions (Digest) 142-202 Attendance '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130 Auditor, 1918, Report of..................................... 55

Hi-centennial-Grand Lodge of England 14, 43 Biographical Sketch of Wm. A. Clark i, ii Board.s of Relief, Committee on.............................. 38 Boards of Relief, Committee on Report of.................... 104 Bonds, Uniformity of........................................ 40 Burial Lot of Grand Lodge' (Digest) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 143 By-Laws, Amendments, Proposed -,28, 99, 106, 127, 128, 140-141

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c PAGE

Cablegram to Gen'l J. J. Pershing........................... 71 Chairmen Standing Committees, 1919, Appointed............ 132 Charity, Committee on ~ . . . . . . 38 Charity, CommJttee on, Report of ,................ 99 Charter Arrested 9, 42 Charters, Duplicate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 . Charters, Granted 42, 138 Clark, Wm. A.-Presentation of P. G. M's JeweL 134 Commissions 42-43 Committee Auditing 38 Committee, Auditing, Report of.............................. 55 Committee on Appeals and Grievances....................... 38 Committee on Appeals and Grievances, Report of 71-79 Committee on Appeals and Grievances (1919) 132 Committee on Boards of RelIef............................. 38 Committee on Boards of Relief, Report of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 104 Committee on Charity 38 Comm.ittee on Charity, Report of............................ 99 Committee on Chartered Lodges .....................•...... 38 Committee on Chartered Lodges, Report of ........•........ 84-90 Committee on Credentials 38 Committee on Credentials, Report of 5, 130; Appendix 298-315 Committee on D. D. G. Master's Reports 38 Committee on D. D. G. Master's Reports, Report of 128 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence 38 Committee on' Fraternal Correspondence, Report of .. 39; App. 1-153 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence Appointed for 1919.. 132 Committee on Grand Master's Address 38 Committee on Grand Master's' Address, Report of............ 56 COnlmittee on Jurisprudence 38 Committee on Jurisprudence, Report of 100-103 Committee on Jurisprudence (1919) 132 Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . 38 Committee 'on Lodges Under Dispensation, Report of........ 92 Committee on Manuals 38, 132 Committee on Masonic- Home (Visiting) 38 Committee' on Necrology 38 Committee on Necrology, Report of .. '0' • • • • • • • • • • •• • • • •• •• • 28 Committee . on Pay Roll 38 Committee on Pay Roll, Report of ......................•. 117-126 Committee';on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges.......... 38

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Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, Report of 110 Committee on RituaL 38, 132 Committee on Transportation and Hotels 38 · Committe~ on Unfinished Business, .Report of 104 Committee on Ways and Means ' '.' . . . 38 Committee on Ways and Means, Repor.t of.. 116 · Condition of the Craft •........................... ~ 7, 44 Consideration Pending By-Laws, Time for ... , .•..•...... '.~" . 70 Contribution to Home Endowment Fund .........••.......'... . 27 · Corner-Stones, Laying. Of .'. •• 44 Correspondence, Committee on 38 Correspondence, Committee on. Report of 39; Appendix 1-153 Credentials, Committee on 38 Credentials, Committee on, Report of.: .. 5, 130; Appendix 298-315

o Dead Lodges, Roll of ; • .-. Appendix 232-239 Deaths, List of : Apperi~ix 163~172 Decisions of Grand Master : :............ 14 Delinquent Lodges : : ; 43 Digest of Laws '.' .. ' : ........•..... 142-202 DispensatfonsGranted, Special : 44 District Deputy Grand Masters Commissioned 42 District Deputy Grand Masters, List or' ' : '-':. : .. ; . '136 District Deputy Grand Masters, Reports of, Rep'ort of Com.' on. 128 pistrict Lecturers, List of. · · .'; . '-'. . . . . .. 137 Dockery, Alexander M. . : : : .." 70, 83 Dues, Suspension for Non-Payment of.:: :':". ·.Appendix 173-179

· Elected Officers in Pa!'lt, List of. .-;.-:.. Appendix 2~O·231 : Election of Directors of Masonic Ho.me .. , ....•............ , .... 100 Election of Grand Officer::? ,. " ......•.......... ':'.' •.'.!" 94 Employment Bureau ~ .. , .•...•.... ',•.•:.., '~ .90 ,Endowment Fund, Masqnic .Hom~ :. '. .•........• Appendix 251 '. Entertainment Committee, Report of ; ,; ..• '.'.. '.' ~ 126 · Exercises-Preliminary to Opening;· :>•• ,:. :•••• , ••••. ~ III · Expulsions R.eported .' .. ; , "•.•....•........ ':' Appendix' 180

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Financ·ial Statement .Financial Tables Foreign Grand Lodges, Recognition of France, Adopting Children of One year.: Fraternal Correspondence, Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, Report. · ~ :: Fraternal Greetings Fraternal Jurisdiction, Recognition of

47 Appendix 210-227. Appendix 154 · 59, .i15 :...... 38 39; Appendix 1-153 71, 80, 108 Appendix 154

Grand Lodge Burial Lot (Digest) ;., ; 143 Grand Lodge, Closing of '. . . . . .. 135 Grand Lodge, Financial Statement of. ' ;'. . .. . . 47 'Grand Lodge, Opening of ,................. 4 Grand Lodge, Property of ·............................ 46 Grand Lodge, Returns to................................... 43 Grand Lodge Statistics 44 Grand Lodges, List of Foreign, Recognized Appendix 154 Grand Officers, Appointment of. 131 Grand Officers,. Election.of ..... '............•....... '., ~ . .. .. . 94 Grand Officers, Installation of ......................•........ 131 Grand Officers Present at Opening of. Annual Communica.tion.. 3 Grand Lecturer, Report of ~.............. 61 Grand Master's Address '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Grand Master's Address, Committee on 6, 38 Grand M!aster's Address, Report of Committee on........... 56 Grand Masters' Conference 18 Grand Master's DecisiC?ns 14 'Grand Master's J~wel, Presented to John W. Bingham 133 Grand Master's. Official Visits :... ..•......... 61 Grand Representatives Commissioned ~ . .• .. 43 Grand Representatives appointed near other Gr. Lodges .'. App. 159 Grand Representatives from other Grand. Lodges near . Grand Lodge' of M.issouri. Appendix 161 Grand Secretary, Recapitulation of. Appendix 229 Grand Secretary's Report Presented '. •. " . . . . 42 .Grand Secretary's Tabular Statements Appendix 19~-227 Grand Secre.taries, List ·of ; .. Appendi;x: 156 Grand Treasurer, . Report of .......................•........ 50 Greetings to Grand Lodge I. 0 .. O. F ' ; 80, 108-9

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Home, Home, . Home Home, Home, Home,

Masonic, Masonic, Masonic, Masonic, Masonic, Masonic,

Directors Elected 100 Improvement Fund 48 Mentioned by Grand Secretary 46 Report of Officers 56; Appendix 241-275 Sum Contributed to, during year............ 46 yisiting Committee Appointed 132

Improvement Fund Indebtedness Authorized Installation of Grand Officers Instruction, Lodges of International Ed. of Relief, U. S. and Canada Invitation to Vice-President Marshall

48 150 ;............ 131 61 126 ',' ~ 103

Jewel, Grand Master's; Presented to Grand Master-elect 133 Jewel, Past Grand Master's, Presented to P. G. Master 134 Jurisprudence, Committee on (1919) 132 Jurisprudence, Committee on (1918).......................... 38 Jurisprudence, Report of Committee on 100-103 L

Lane's Prairie Lodge No. 531................................. 56 Letters of Greeting :................................. 91 Library, Report on '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 93 List of Foreign Grand Lodges recognized as regular .. Appendix 154 List of Grand Lodges, with Names of Grand Secretaries .. App. 156 List of Living Past Grand Masters -133 Lodge Returns ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43 Lodges Referred to Grand Master........................... 84 Lodges According to District Appendix 276-297 Lodges, Alphabetical List of Appendix 186-193 Lodges, Dead, List of. Appendix 232-239 Lodges, New, Chartered 42, 138

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PAGE Lodges of Instruction 61 . Lodges, Under Dispensation 43 Lodges, Under Dispensation, Committee on 38 Lodges, Under Dispensation, Delegates from, placed on Pay Roll 115 Lodges, Under Dispensation, Report of Committee on........ 92

Marshall, Vice-President, Invitation t<? 103 Masonic Employment Bureau 90 Masonic Home, Committee on 38 Masonic Home, Directors Elected 100 Masonic Home Endowment Fund, Contributions............. 27 Masonic Home Improvement Fund 48 Masonic Home, Mention of. 16, 17, 46 Masonic Home, Report of Officers 56; .Appendix 241-275 Masonic Hospital Fund 48 Masonic Relief Association, U. S. and Canada 126 Masonic Temple, Report of Committee on.................... 107 Mather, Rev. Arthur,. Oration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 80 Meeting of Grand Lodge (1919) 138 Memorial Tablets to Deceased Brethren 205-209 Mileage and Per Diem, Report of Committee on............ 117 Mileage and Per Diem for Lodges U. D 115 Minutes Approved 83, 135 Missouri Masons, Called to the Colors........................ 59

Necrology, Committee on, Appointed Necrology, Committee on, Report of New Lodges, List of : Niangua Lo<;ige No. 529, Arrest of Charter

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Appointed , :...... Elected Installed '.' . . . . . . . . . . . .. Present at Annual Communication, 3; Appendix

131 94 131 308

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PAGE Officers" Past Grand, in Attendance '.' Appendix 308 Officers", Past Grand, in the Past, List of Appendix 230, Opening of Grand Lodge ;................................. 4 Orations ' ;.'70-80 p

Parson, John R., ,........... Past Grand, Masters, '. List, of ,Living ' ,.:, .. Past Grand Master's, Jewel, Presented to Retiring Grand Master· Clark ' ' " ' " ;Past ,Masters Present, List of ' Appendix Pay, Roll,. ,Committee on, Appointed ...........•...:.. ' " Pay, Roll, . Committee ,on, Report of '. ; : '" Pershing's. Boyhood, Days .:....... P,rinting Proceedings .Authorized " ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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134 309 132 117 82 135

Recapitulation of' Grand Secretary's Report. ~ ... ;" .... Appendix 229 'Recognition of' Foreign Lodges,' Report of Committee 110 Reinstatements, List· of " ': Appendix 180 :Report of 'Committee on Appeals'and Grievances 71-79 Report of Committee on Auditing ; ~. . ; '55 Heport of Committee ·on, Boards of' Relief .', : .. ' 104 Report of Committee on Cha"rity 99 Report of Committee on Chartered Lodges 84-90 Report of Committee on Credentials .... 5, 130; Appendix 298-315 Report of Committee on District Deputy Grand Masters' Reports ' ' ' 128 Report of Committee on Fraternal Correspondence .. 39; App. 1-153 Report of Committee on Grand Master's Address............. 56 Report of 'tommittee on 'Jurisprudence .. ; .' ~ 100-103 Report of Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation. . . . . . . . . . 92 Report of Committee on Masonic Boards of Relief........... 104 Report of Committee on Mileage and Per Diem.............. 117 Report of Committee on Necrology ' 28 Report of Committee on Recognition of Foreign Grand Lodges 110 Report of Committee on Ways and Means '; 116 Report of Grand Lecturer ' " '; ' :'. . . 61 RePort of 'Grand Secretary :: ; .. '. ..•. ;'. 42

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PAGE Report of Grand Treasurer 50 Report of "Missouri Freemason" . ~ ~ . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. 59 Report of Officers 'of Masonic Home 56; Appendix 24i-275 Representatives of Lodges in Grand Lodge Ap~endix 298-307 Representatjves of Other Grand Lodges at Annual Com-,' munication Appendix 309 Representatives of Other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge ~ Appendix 161 Representatives of this Grand Lodge near other Grand. Lodges '.' '" Appendix 159 Resignation, Chairman of War Board...................... 8.3 Resolutions · 39, 52, 58., 59, 95 R~turns, Blanks for........................................... 43 Ritual, Committee on (1919) '.' . ',' , ~32

s Second Day .......•........................................ 83 Secretary, Grand, Report of, Submitted...................... 42 Secretaries, Grand, List of Appendix 156 Section No. 182 : 15, 39, 99, 103 Short Session 80 Special Committee on Bonds, Report of...................... 40 Special Committees, 1919, Appointed ;.... 132 Standing and Special Committees, 1918 · 38, 39 Standing and Special Committees, 1919 132 Standing Resolutions 39 Suspensions for Non-Payment of Dues Appendix 173 Suspensions for Unmasonic Conduct. .. : Appendix 179

T Tabular Statements Telegrams Transportation and Hotels, Committee on Treasure~ Grand, Report of Trial Cod e, revision of

Appendix 194-227 ·. . 27, 71, 92 38, 132 50 17, 132

u Unmasonic Conduct, Suspensions for

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Valhalla Cemetery, Standing Resolution (Digest) Visitations Visitor, Distinguished Voting, Method of (Digest)

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w War Board Committee and Funds Therefor 56, 58, 59, 79, 83 War Board Committee, Report of 113-115 War Fund Committee, Members of (1918-1919) 132 War Fund, Subscriptions to.................................. 115 Ways and Means, Committee on............................ 38 Ways and Means, Committee on, Report of '. 116 Will, Form of, for Masonic Home Bequest Appendix 260 Wilson, President Woodrow 27