1921 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri, Volume 1 by Missouri Freemasons

WILLIAM FORMAN JOHNSON Boonville

Grand Master, 1920路1921

BIOGRAPHICAL WILLIAM FORMAN JOHNSON

Grand Master 1920-1921 WILLIAM FORMAN JOHNSON to be known for many years and for several generations yet to come, as Missouri's Centennial Grand Master is the seventy-seventh in line and like five out of six of his immediate predecessors is a native Missourian. He was born at Shelbyville, the county seat of Shelby County, on the eighth day of February, 1861. His parents, who were Kentuckians by birth, however returned in a short time to their native state taking their infant son with them. They were both teachers, his father making a specialty of Mathematics. Both of them lived to an advanced age. His father dying ill his eightieth year, while his mother lived to the great age of ninety years. Our Grand Master received his education in the private schools of Missouri and Kentucky, and as a rule under his father's supervision. He began his life work as a teacher, himself. His first sch.ool was at Brandenburg, Ky., teaching one year in the Seminary there. Returning to Missouri he was Tutor for a year in Shelbina College. In 1880 he was assistant Principal of the Shelbina Public Schools. In 1882 he moved to Pilot Grove, Cooper County, and was for five years at the hea:d of the Pilot Grove Collegiate Institution. He then quit teaching and in 1887 became editor and proprietor of the Pilot Grove Leader. In 1888 it being the revising session of our State Legislature, he was sent路 from Cooper County as its Representative. But for several years our Grand Maste,r had had in mind to become one of the legal profession and was preparing himself; and carrying out his intention to a successful conclusion was admitted, in 1889 to the Cooper 路County Bar. In 1894 he removed to Boonville, the county seat, which has ever since been his home, and began and is still engaging in the active practice of the law. In 1906 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Cooper County, and was re-elected in 1908 and 1910, serving six consecutive years in that office. He is now, and. has been tor the past seventeen years, a member of the Board of Education of the city in which he he lives, and for eight years was President of its Commercial Club

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He was married in 1882 to Miss Maggie Harris of Pilot Grove, a daughter of ,E. H. Harris a prominent banker of Central Missouri. His marriage has been blessed with three children, two daughters and one son. Most Worshipful Bro. Johnson was Initiated, Passed and Raised in William D. Muir Lodge No. 277, Pilot Grove, Mo., in 1882. He served that Lodge as its Master in 1891. In 1897 he dimitted and affiliated with Cooper Lodge No. 36 at Boonville, Mo., in which he has ever since held his membership. He was elected its Master in 1900. He was Deputy Grand Master in his Masonic Dis'trict for. eleven consecutive years from 1902 to 1912 both inclusive. Our Grand Master has been very regular in his attendanc:e at the Grand Lodge, and has served on its most important committees. In 1905 he was appointed by Grand Master Houston a member of the Committee to revise the By-Laws -of the Grand Lodge and served on that Committee for two years. He was appointed Grand Sword Bearer in 1911, was regularly advanced in line, was elected Grand Junior Warden in 1917 and was elected Grand Master in 1920. He received the Capitular Degrees in Boonvill~ Chapter No. 60 in 1883, and served as its High Priest in 1902, 1903 and 1904. In the Grand Chapter he was elected Grand Master of the First Veil in 1904. He. was regularly advanced in line and was elected Grand High Priest in 1913. He made a model presiding officer and reflected credit upon himself and the Fraternity in the administration of that office. He received the Order of High Priesthood Bit Kansas City in 1913. He was Knighted in Olivet Commandery No. 53 at Boonville in 1899. He was elected its Commander in 1901, 1902, 190'3 and 1904; was again elected in 1907, and re-elected continuously until December, 1912. He received the Cryptic Degrees in Ezra Council No. 32 at Jefferson City in 1901. Of late, Grand Masters all have had busy years, but M. W. Bro. Johnson has had an especially busy and exacting year. In addition to attending to the immense and constantly increasing am-ount of routine business and correspondence passing through his hands, this has been the Centennial and Revision year. And,

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yet, with all this press of work he has found the time to visit over one hundred Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction, and some of them twice. Then came the final stress of presiding over the Annual Communication of 1921, in many respects the most important of them all. If it were not for the ability and tact displayed as a presiding officer in the dispatch of business, a four-days' session would have been the inevitable result, whereas, everything was disposed of-and disposed of well-in three days. Our Grand Master by the exemplary administration of the duties of his high office, and his evid,ent love 'for Masonry exhibited in so many ways, has endeared himself to the hearts of his Brethren, and it is their earnest desire that he may be spared to them for many, many years. D. M. WILSON.

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PRELIMINARY TO OPENING 9 A. M., September 20, 1921 Before opening of regular session of the Grand Lodge the Masonic Orchestra of St. Louis, of about 70 instruments, under the able direction of Bro. Henry J. Falk'enhainer, occupied the stage and with the children from the Masonic Home, in charge of the Superintendent, Matrons and other officers of the Home, rendered th'e following delightful program for the entertainment and edification of the members of the Grand Lodge, each number being heartily applauded. . The orchestra was composed of the following Brethren: 1. 2. 3.

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1st VIOLINS. A. Waechtler. Wm. Brown. A. Davidson. A. Sorgenfr"e1. A. Pesold. B. Clay. J. Sllverburg. F. Kellenbergers. M. Spyer. C. Mauer. J. Freiermuth. D. Hochmann. O. Reinerth. M. Halbman·n. E. Levy. 2nd VIOLINS. B. Rader. E. Boocker. S. Kippel. F. Schillenger. A. Sto·essel. F. Tytle. G. Jansen. F. H~im. O. Braunne. I. F. Henglesberg. R. Olsen. F. Lappe. A. Bernaeuter. L. Boehmen.

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VIOLAS. Tholl. Kielsmeier. Hugo. Boeck. Lanzner. CELLOS!. A. Torgov·e. E. Clay. E. Stormann. A. Berger. E. Sommers. J. Halbmann. BASSES. O. Oatmann. R. Walker. R. D. Miller. G. Altshue. J. Broughton. OBOES. P. Stamdke. G. Weber. FLUTES. J. Kiburz. J. Sauter. F. Killian. CLAIR. A. Halbmann. W. Siebermanlil. F. Oatmann.

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Preli1ttinary Exercises. TRUMPETS1. 2. 3.

A. Goodrich. E. Jeffers. W. A. Rau. HORNS.

W. Helmholz. E. Thake. O. Marks. 4. W. Leeder.

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TROMBONES. O. Hallback. H. M"eier. C. Meier. BASSOONS. H. Grapengater. R. Burger. DRUMS. G. Schwentner. O. Foegge. T. T. Schiffer

PROGRAMME Der Freischutz

Overture

Serenade-Song by the Children of the Home. piano accompaniment.

Song by Children of the Hom"e

Fantasie

Cavalleria Rustlcana VOTE OF THANKS

At .the suggestion of Rt. W. Bro. Somm-ers, the Grand Lodge extended to the Masonic Orchestra a unanimous vote of thanks.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

.ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST ANNUAL AND CENTENNIAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

GRAND LODGE .ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OFTHE

STATE OF MISSOURI HELD IN ST. LOUIS COMMENCING SEPTEMBER 20, A. D.1921 A.L. 5921

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ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI The One Hundred and First Annual and Centennial Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri convened at Alhambra Grotto, 2626 South Grand Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, Tuesday, September 20, 1921, at 10 A. M.

PRESENT WILLIAM F. JOHNSON M. W. Grand Master O. A. LUCAS •.......•.....• . R. W. Deputy Grand Master BERT S. LEE •...•........... . R. W. Grand Senior Warden JOSEPH S. McINTYRE R. W. Grand Junior Warden WILLIAM A. HALL R. W. Grand Treasurer FRANK R. JESSE : R. W. Grand Secretary J. R. McLACHLAN ....•..... . R. W. Grand Lecturer JOHN H. MILLER .....••••.• •R. W. Grand Chaplain ARTHUR MATHER ........•.• •R. W. Grand Chaplain FRED V. Loos R. W. Grand Chaplain *ORESTES MITCHELL ....•.... •R. W. Grand Senior Deacon AUSTIN L. McRAE .••••••••• •R. W. Grand Junior Deacon VV. VV. MARTIN R. W. Grand Senior Steward JOHN PICKARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . •R.W. Grand Junior Steward ANTHONY F. ITTNER ......• . R. W. Grand Marshal BYRNE E. BIGGER R. W. Grand Marshal ROBERT A. MAY •........... • R. W. Grand Sword Bearer SAMUEL R. FREET .......•.. • R. W. Grand Pursuivant JAMES HARDIN SMITH ....... •R. W. Grand Orator HARRY A. K.RUEGER R. W. Grand Tiler

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OPENING At ten o'clock A. 11. the M'ost Worshipful Grand Lodge Ancient, Free 'and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, was opened. in AMPLE FORM by Most Worshipful Grand ,Master William F.' Johnson, aided by the other Grand Officers. The opening ode America was sung by the Brethren. Prayer of thanksgiving and Invocation for Divirre blessing and guidance in the deliberations by R. W. and Rev. Bro. John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain, as follows: . Thou Great Architect of the Universe; our God and our Redeemer; we approach, Thee on Thy throne not only with great reverence but with hearts throbbing with thanksgiving and praise. We look backward to-day through the light of many manifestations of Thy favor during the past one hundred years. We thank Thee for an unbroken line year after year of seedtime and harvest. We thank Thee for the long, long trail behind us aflame "With glorious memories of the heroes and heroines who lived and loved and worked for Missouri. We lift up our voices in acclamations of praise for the part which .Thouhast granted to Freemasonry in the advancement of every uplifting and enlightening effort in Missouri. We thank ,Thee for permitting the State ot'Missouri and the Grand Lodge of Masons to walk hand in hand in'the J;>athof prosperity. It is, 0 blessed Lord, with grateful thanks, that we recall the long roll of distinguished men wp.o have served, by Thy grace, as Masters of this Grand Lodge; served their generation and passed on to glory. A~sist us, we beseech Thee, in the noble service we have undertaken for the aged and infirm whose, faces are towards the setting sun, and for the boys and girls who behold the beauty of the rising sun of life and love ando pappiness., May Thy grace be with us to the end, and for each of us throw wide Thy door of eternal life, and to Thee be everlasting praise. Amen.

CREDENTIALS The Committee on Credentials reported that a maj:otity of theLodges of the State were properly represented. Therefore a constitutional number being present, the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge open' 'for the transCliction of all business that might properly come before it.

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.ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER . The :Most Worshipful Grand ~1aster, William F. Johnson, presented the following address which was referred to the usual committee. composed of all past Grand Masters present with M. W. Bro. A. 1\1. Dockery, Chairman: To the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Brethren:The all bounteous Author of nature has permitted us to meet today in this our hundred and first communication, the end of one hundred years of organized Free Masonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. He in whom we professed to put our trust has greatly blessed and prospered us during the year. Coincident with the end of the Century our membership. is over one hundred thousand.' During this Masonic year we have raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason over eleven thousand. Our wealth and financial growth lias been commensurate with our numerical growth, there being invested in personal and real estate by the respective lodges of the State the sum of $2,254,628, and cash on hand in the sum of . $624,313. We have reason to be grateful and proud of"the prosperous condition of Free Masonry iIi this' Grand Jurisdiction, yet let us exclaim from the depths of our hearts, "Non nobis, domine, non nobis; sed nomimi tua da gloriani." It is with pleasure that.I greet yOll at this time. It is my hope. that this gathering will be, not only pleasant, but of great good and benefit. to the Fraternity. In this my animal address as Grand Master I wish to avoid ornamentation or embellishment" My strong desire is ~o be' brief and specific and the sale merit of this address will be its brevity. I deeply appreciate the honor you have conferred upon me and have endeavored to express that appreciation, not so much in words as by an endeavor to perform faithfully the duties of the responsible office to which you 路have elevated me, and for which distinction I can never fully express my gratitude.

VISITS TO LODGES During the year I have visited the' following lodges, some of which on two and more occasions: Milan 126 Friendship : 89 Trenton: : 111 Shelbina 228 '. ~eredatha : 189 Clarence 305 .. 9harity 331 .- St. John 28 Gallatin :.:: : ~:~.~106 Hannibal 188 Chillicothe 333 . Perseverance ,... 92

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Paris Union 19 Heroine .. ~ : t04 Albert "Pike 219 Kansas City 220 Temple 299 Rural : 316 Westport 340 Ivanhoe 446 Gate City 522 Orient 546 South Gate 547 York 563 Park 617 Sheffield 625 East Gate 630 Northeast 643 Lexington 149 Trilumina 205 Nelson 560 Cooper 36 Wm. D. Muir 277 Wallace 546 Prairie Home 503 Twilight 114 Acacia 602 Pauldingville 11 Jefferson : ; 43 Missouri ~................................. 1 Meridian 2 Beacon 3 Geo. Washington 9 St. Louis 20 Naphtali 25 Mount Moriah 40 Polar Star .: 79 Erwin : : 121 Pride of the West. 179 Pyramid : 180 Keystone 243 Aurora 267 Cosmos 282 Tuscan : 360 Cache ~.~:路 416

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ltaska 420 Anchor 443 West Gate 445 Lambskin 460 Euclid : 505 Apollo : 529 Algabil 5.44 Rose Hill 550 Olive Branch 576 Fore'st Park 578 Magnolia 626 Tower Grove 631 Triangle 638 Trinity 641 Benjamin Franklin 642 Shaveh 646 Sedalia 路 : 236 Granite 272 J路oplin' 335 Fellowship 345 United 5 Solomon 271 Bonhomme 45 Bridgeton :. 80 Webster Groves 84 Kirkwood 484 Ferguson 542 Maplewood : : 566 Clayton 601 Wellston 613 Jennings 640 University :.649 Independence 76 McDonald 324 Commonwealth Lodge U. D. Progress Lodge U. D. America , 347 Mizpah : 639 Pomegranate 95 Good Hope 218 Occidental 163 Corner Stone ; 323

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LODGES OF INSTRUCTlUN I have also attended lodges of instruction as fonoWlS~ Thirty-third District at St. Louis, on two occasions. Thirty-sixth District at Sedalia; Fifty-seventh District, St. Louts County; Thirty-first District, Jefferson City; Twenty-second District, Ka~sas City; Twenty路fifth District, Prairie Home; Twentyfifth District, Boonville Twenty-sixth' District, Columbia. SPECIAL MASONIC OCCASIONS The special Masonic occasions that I have attended are a8 follows: Ivanhoe Celebration at Convention Hall, Kansas City; Ivanhoe Country Club Easter Service, Kansas City; laying of the corner stone of the Home Economics Building, Columbia; Installation of officers of Trilumina Lodge No. 205; Marshall; Installation of officers of Cooper' Lodge No. 36, Boonville; DeMolay Chapter, St. Louis; DeMolay Chapter, Kansas City; DeMolay Chapter, Sedalia; DeMolay Chapter, Columbia; DeMolay Chapter, Boonville>; Fiftieth Anniversary of Fellowship Lodge, No. 345, Joplin; Festival week, Springfiel~; Lodge of Instruction in St. Louis County at which time it was my pleasure to present in behalf of the brethren of the Fifty-seventh路District, a beautiful sedan to R. W. Bro. Harold J. Reader in testimony of the rove and affection of the brethren ot that district for him, their District Deputy Grand Master; Centennial Celebration of Missouri Chapter Number One; St. Louis; Funeral of M. W. Brother Xenophon Ryland, Lexington; Funeral of M. W. Brother Theodore Brace, Paris. On each of these visitations whether to Lodges or on special Masonic occasions, I have received from the brethren every con路 sideration and courtesy. Many ban/.luets have been provided and have been inde~d enjoyable affairs. I have been accompanied on many of my visitations by distinguished Freemasons, and on several trips through the State have had the pleasure of the companionship of Most Worshipful Brother Corona H. Brigl搂S and Right Worshipful Brother J. R. McLachlan. A detailed account of many of these pleasant occasions would delight me but WOuld en'cumber the proceedings of the Grand Lodge and occupy more space therein than I feel at liberty to take . The greatest compensation a Grand Master can receive is that of meeting upon the checkered floor of the Lodge the brethren of the Fraternity. My Masonic intercourse with the brethren of the State has been the joy of the year.

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GRAND REPRESENTATIVES I have recommended for appointment as Grand representatives of foreign jurisdictions near this Grand Lodge the following: For Alabama: M. W. Bro. Wm. A. Clark, Jefferson City. For Colorado: Rt. W. Bro. Sol E. Waggoner, St Louis. For Canada: Rt W. Bro. Rollin C. Blackmer, St. Louis. For Florida: M. W. Bro. Julius C. Garrell, St. Louis. "For Maryland: Rt. W. Bro. James W. Skelly, St. Louis. For Nebraska: Rt. W. Bro. Arthur H. Cole, Kansas City. For New Jersey: Rt. W. Bro. John B. Thompson, St. Louis. For New Zealand: M W. Bro. A. S. Houston, Mexico. 0

APPOINTMENTS I have also made the following appointments: Julius C. Garrell, Chmn. Com. Ways and Means, vice F. R. Jess~. 44th District-Guy C. Spooner, Joplin, vice W. P. Taylor, removed from District. SPECIAL COMMITTEES Masonic Temple Association-James Harvey Cranfill, vice Jacob Lampert, deceased. Masonic Service Association of the United States-George Coslow, vice Jacob Lampert, deceased. Washington Masonic Memorial Association-Wm. F. Kuhn, vice Jacob Lampert, deceased. RESIGNATION OF GRAND SECRETARY On May 17th I received from M. W. Bro. John R. Parson the following communication: M. W. Sir:: 1 For more than half a Century I have belonged to the noble order of Freemasonry. For eighteen years I have been honored by the Brethren of the State of Missouri by being permitted to serve as their Grand Secretary. â&#x20AC;˘ While I have al~ays tried to merit the esteem and love of the Brethren, I feel that they have honored me beyond my just deserts. And, yet, I say to you and to the Brethren that the great joy of my life is that for so long a period, eilghteen years, I have had "the honor of serving the Fraternity in the capacity of Grand Secretary. Eut, the time has come when on account of impaired eyesight and physical strength, I can no longer with complete fidelity to the Brethren and justice to my physical condition continue to carry tlo" responsibility of this great office. 0

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I, therefore, hereby resign as the G.rand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. Masons of the State of Missouri, to take effect at once. In quitting this position of high trust, I do it with a heart overflowing with gratitude for the Brethren, and with the absolute assurance that the Fraternity and the immortal Truths it inculcates in every initiate will live and flourish in all the years to come and in every country where Truth, Justice and a Belief in the Fatherhood (If God and the Brotherhood of Man exist. With 10v18 fo;''''the Fraternity, and for you personally, I am, Fraternally ,yours, I replied thereto as follows: M. W. Bro. John R. Parson:I have your letter of May 16th, 1921, in which you tender your resignation as Grand Secretary. I deeply regret the circumstances and condition that urge you to this step. Your loyalty, your faithfulness and your zeal for the Fraternity, especially in the discharge of your duties as Grand Secretary, have endeared you to the craft. My association with you during the past year and through sev€ral years has been most pleasant. I have learned not only to esteem you highly and to honor you, but to love you. I am certain that you are cherished in the hearts of the members throughout the State. Our court is in session and I am in the midst of matters that require my attention. I will endeavor to be in St. Louis this week at which time I will act upon your resignation and will appoint and install M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse, which I know will meet with your approbation as well as that of the craft in general. With the hope that your health may improve, and with my continued best wishes, I am Fraternally yours, It was with poignant grief that I accepted the resignation of Most Worshipful Brother Parson. His amiable, lovable and noble character has been of inestimable value to the craft. The words of Horace, written long years befere the birth of Christ, are true today as then. "The years, the· years, the fle€ting years, still onward, onward glide, nor mortal virtues may time's wrinkling fingers stay, nor age's sure advance, nor death's all conquering stride." May our dear brother be with us for ma.ny years to aid us with his counsel and advice.

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APPOINTMENT OF GRAND SECRETARY On May 22nd I came to St. Louis, appointed and installed M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse as Grand Secretary until this grand communication. I did not make this appointment until after thorough and full investigation and consultation with many of the leading and active freemasons of the State, and I am pleased to say that the appoofntment has met the hearty approbation of all those with whom I consulted and with unanimous favor throughout the State. GRAND SECRETARY EMERITUS On May 27th I addressed Most WorshipfUl Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, the following communication: Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary:Realizing the debt due for the faithful services rendered by M. W. Brother John R. Parson to the Masonic Fraternity, and, in appreciation of the esteem and love in which he is. held by the craft throughout the state, I hereby assume the authority to appoint M. W. Brother Parson, Grand Secretary Emeritus of Freemasons of Missouri until the communication of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri, in September, 1921, with a salary attached thereto of One Hundred Fifty Dollars per month, beginning on the first day of June, 1921. Fraternally yours, I aSk, with full assurance that the' request will be granted, that my action in appointing M. W. Brother Parson Grand Secretary Emeritus be ratified. I furthermore recommend that this distinguished Brother, who has given the best efforts of his life to our cause, be appointed by this Grand Lodge as Grand Secretary . Emeritus of Freemasons of this Grand Jurisdiction for life; and that the incoming Grand Master be authorized to issue, under the seal of the Grand Lodge, attested by the Grand Secretary, a commission as such, with a salary attached thereto of not less than One Hundred Fifty Dollars per month. NECROLOGY The Grim Rea.per has visited the ranks of the Past Grand Masters and we have been called upon to mourn the loss of M. W. Brother Xenophon Ryland who d13parted this life in Higginsville, Missouri, October 1st, 1920; M. W. Brother Jacob Lampert, February 19th, 1921; M. W. Brother James W. Boyd, April 19th, 1921. and M. W. Brother Theodore Brace., May 27th, 1921. Their funeral. were conducted in each instance by the Grand Lodge. I was only

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able to 路be present and conduct the services at the graveL!! of M. W. Brother Ryland and M. W. Brother Brace. Suitable memorials were prepared, printed and distributed to the various Masonic Lodges in the State. Tributes to their memories will be presented by the committee on Necrology. DISPENSATIONS I have issued dispensations to form new Lodges as follows: Dec. 17, 1920, Ray Lodge, Camden, Ray County, 20th District. . Jan. 27, 1921, LaRussell Lodge, LaRusseIl, Jasper Co., 44th DIstrict. Mar. 16, 1921, Pilgrim Lodge, St. Louis, 33rd District. Mar. 21, 1921, Shawnee Lodge, Warsaw, Benton Co., 36th District. Apr. 6, 1921, Commonwealth Lodge, St. Louis, 33rd District. Apr. 14, 1921, Gardenville Lodge, Gardenville, St. Louis County, 57th District. May 9, 1921, Country Club Lodge, Kansas City, Jackson County, 22nd District. May 18, 1921, Progress Lodge, St. Louis, 33rd District. June 9, 1921, Purity Lodge, St. Louis, 33rd DIstrIct. June 16, 1921, Alpha Lodge, North Kansas City, Clay County, 11th District. Other dispensations and requests made and granted by me are summarized in the Grand' Secretary's report and will not be duplicated here. A CERTAIN SECRET ORGANIZATION AL!! the impression seems to prevail in some sections that the Masonic' Fraternity is directly or indirectly as~ociated with or furthering the purpose of a secret organization, and as I have been asked on numerous occasions what relations, if any, our Fraternity bears to such secret society or order, it is well that the seal of disapproval be po.sitively placed by thIs Grand Lodge upon this secret organization which assumes to itselt the right and authority to administer law and punish crimes. Nothing is more destructive of free government than secret control. The !1rraying of race against race, color against color or sect against sect is destructive of peace and harmony, whIch is the great end we, as Freemasons, have in view. We profess and boast that we are "True to our Government and Just to our Country." We cannot as Freemasons and good citizens recognize the right of any secret society or combination of men to assume unto themselves the right to administer law, and to inflict punIshment upon their

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fellowmen. Such an assumption is subversive of our Republican Institutions and contrary to the great principl~s of Freemasonry. An organization that practices censorship of private conduct behind the midnight anonymity of mask and robe and enforces its secret decrees with the weapons of whips and tar and feathers must ultimately merit and receive the condemnation of those who believe in courts, open justice and good citizenship. CLARENCE LODGE No. 305 - It is with the deepest regret that I report the necessity of

arresting the Charter of Clarence Lodge No. 305. I was compelled to take such action in the performance of my duty and as much as I desired to avoid this responsibility I could find no other course to follow. Briefly stated, the facts are as follows: Charges were preferred in Clarence Lodge against a brother, who will be referred to herein as the defendant. He was tried in . said Lodge and expelled in 1912. On appeal to the Grand Lodge the case was tried anew, on the evidence submitted in Clarence Lodge,before the committee on Appeals and Grievances. This committee路 in its findings recommended that the judgment of the Lodge be reversed and for naught held; that the accused be found guilty of unmasonic conduct, and that his punishment be fixed at suspension for a period of two years from the date hereof, and that ~t the end of that time he shall be restored to good Masonic standing, but not to membership in Clarence Lodge No. 305." This recommendation of the committee is found on Page 95 and 96 of the proceedings of the Grand Lodge, 1912. When the-.report of this committee was presented to the Grand Lodge at its communication in 1912, the same was amended and said amendment is reported on p~ge 73 of said proceedings of 1912 as follows: "The report - of the committee was amended by striking out the requirem:ent that the Grand Secretary should grant the accused a certificate of good standing at the end of the period of suspension and leaving the penalty 'SIMPLY SUSPENSION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS.''' The words capitalized here appear italicized on said page 73. The report of the committee was but a recommendation to the Grand Lodge. The judgment of the Grand Lodge was as afores said. This was final and binding, the penalty being SIMPLY SUSPENSION FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. "The printed proceedings of the -Grand Lodge are the official announcements of its judgments, and when they show that a new trial has been ordeTed, .judgment affirmed or reversed or cause dismissed, or other pro-

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ceedings had, in any case, the lodge shall act accordingly." See Section 249, Grand By~Laws. The merits of the case was not before me. I was bound, as was Clarence Lodge, by the judgment of the Grand Lodge announced in the printed proceedings of 1912. Under Section 245 of the Grand By-Laws the Grand Lodge pronounced its own judgment upon the record transmitted and the defendant having been suspend.ed by the Grand Lodge for the period of two years from the date of said suspension, at the end of said period of suspension he was automatically restored to his former lodge standing and membership. Clarence Lodge had continuously and persistently refused to assent to the aforesaid finding of the Grand Lodge. In 1915, when M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse was' Grand Master he ruled' that the defendant was automatically restored at the end of his two-year suspension to membership in Clarence Lodge. M. W. Brother Edward Higbee~ October 11th. 1916, then Grand Master, specifically so held, but in defiance of the finding of the Grand Lodge, and in utter contempt and disregard of the rulings, not only of the present Grand Master, but of two former Grand Masters, one of whom is now Grand Secretary and the other a Judge of the Supreme Court of our State, the brethren of Clarence Lodge have continuously and persistently refused to rec~~e lodge dues from the defendant-enroll him as a member of their lodge or grant him a certificate of good standing. I visited Clarence where this lodge is located and endeavored to persuade the brethren to obey the action of the Grand Lodge aforesaid, and explained to them, as far as I was able to do, my ruling in said matter. I left with them, at the time, a check for the dues of the defendant from the expiration of his suspension. Shortly thereafter the Lodge returned the check to me with the路 statement that the lodge had refused to receive the same, or to consider the defendant a member thereof. After having talked with these brethren while in .their City, I could not but recall Hood's lines: !

"Oh for the rarity Of Christian Charity Under the sun." Clarence Lodge has had from 1912 to 1921 to comply with the finding of the Grand Lodge in this matter. For seven years the .defendant, under the decision of the Grand Lodge, has been a mem~ ber of Clarence Lodge, yet has been deprived of all Masonic rights and privileges by reason of the openly rebellious and defiant attitude of this lodge. I have shown all patience and charity in

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Uiis matter and have given the Brethren every opportunity to adjust their attitude in accordance with the actio~ of the Grand Lodge. They have set themselves above and beyond the wisdom of the Grand Lodge and should they be permitted to maintain their position, it would be subversive of Masonic authority and control in this grand jurisdiction and would result in each subordinate lodge becoming a law unto itself, resulting eventually in chaos. I, therefore, in view of all the circumstances, authorized, empowered, and directed R. W. Brother J. W. Skelly, District Deputy Grand Master of the 33rd District, to go to Clarence on August 26, 1921, and arrest the Charter of Clarence Lodge 305. This, R. W. Brother Skelly did, and this matter is now before you for your disposition. MASONiC SERVICE ASSOCIATION On November 11th and 12th, 1920, I attended the Masonic Service Association, held in St. Louis, Missouri. The lodges of the City of St. Louis extended to this gathering every courtesy and hospitality. The meeting of the Association was throughout, pleasant and profitable. I have endeavored to gain what light I could as to the definite purpose of the association and the good resulting therefrom that we have received and might expect from being a member of said Association. I have at this time neither crIticis.m nor recommendation to make. I have, however, positive .convictions as to Masonic Service within our state and would recommend that, either through a committee on Masonic Service or through a Speaker's Bureau, competent persons be selected for the purpose of disseminating Masonic teachings and principles to the various lodges throughout the state: And that the sum of $1,000, being the same amount heretofore appropriated, be appropriated for the purpose of paying the traveling expenses to and from the subordinate lodge requesting the speaker: And that the speaker be entertained by the subordinate lodge and be paid for his services, such sum as said lodge may desire to pay. This whole subject, however, should be referred to a competent committee. GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION On Monday, February 21, 1921, accompanied by R. W. Brother M. E. Schmidt, I attended the 11th annual convention of the George _. Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Heretofore, every Grand Master who has attended the' meetings of this as-

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sociation has commended the enterprise for which the same was organized. I shall ther~fore deal with this subject in a few words, stating, however, that it meets with my approbation, and, it is my hope that Missouri will ta:ke her stand with the many states that have contributed their respective quotas for the erection of a magnificent Masonic. Memorial to the memory of the Father of Our Country, the same to become a Mecca for all Freemasons. M. W. Brother Wm. F. Kuhn will have charge of furthering the interest of this undertaking in this state and will doubtless have something to report to this Grand Body. This AssQciation holds its annual convention at Alexandria, Virginia. While there I received by wire the sad intelligence of the death of our dearly beloved and highly esteemed M. W. Brother Jacob Lampert. I, thereupon, intro~uced the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted by the Association. WHEREAS, on Saturday, February 19th, 1921, the' Supreme Grand Master in his inscrutable wisdom called from transient and mortal existence to eternal life Brother Jacob Lampert, Past Grand Master of Freemasons in Missouri, and ' WHEREAS, Brother Lampert was a useful, active and liberal member of this Association, and had by his genial disposition and courteous and affable manner gained the esteem and affection of our membership, and WHEREAS, by his unwavering zeal and fidelity to Freemasonry and his unswerving tenacity to the tenets of the Fraternity, he won and merited the love, the esteem and the honor of the Craft in his own State and rose to the highest station among Freemasons, therefore, be it RESOLVED, by the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Assoc,iation, that in the death of Most Worshipful Brother Lampert we are bereft indeed; the brethren of Missouri have had removed from their circle a potent force for good, and his relatives have sustained an irreparable loss, to whom we extend our sincere and fraternal sym,pathy; Be it further RESOLVED, that these resolutions be spread upon the records of this Association, a copy thereof be forwarded to the Grand Secretary of Missouri, by him to be p~esented to the relatives of our late brother, and another copy sent to the said Grand Secretary to be filed in the archives of the Grand Lodge of路 MissourL

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MASONIC HOME FUND The Grand Lodge at its last communication took a forward step when it passed Section 42a. It cannot afford, in my opinion, now to be retroactive. This law should stand. It is just and highly beneficial. It has yielded a fund for the Masonic Home, during this year, am(lUnting ~o, practically, $80,000.00. I do not believe that it has been the cause of loss of fifty petitioners to the lodges throught the State. It places no burden upon our present members and the one who does not belong to our order, has no right to complain. It places the petitioner upon a somewhat equitable standing with the older members. In a- very few years, at best, the freemasons who have been paying through the long years, will have passed away and the Masonic Home, now easily valued at $1,000,000.00, will become the property of the surviving Brethren and will endure for their benefit. Any petitioner who will not, willingly and cheerfully, pay the $20.00 required by this law, is not such material as we should welcome within our lodges. Our membership, -auring the past five years, has increased more than fifty per cent. As the per cent of charities will remain the same, the number who will apply to the home will thus be greatly increased and in but a few years, I doubt not, the residents at the home will be doubled. Looking to the future, we should provide for this increase and the section, above referred to, is beyond question, the easiest and most practical way in which to do so. Let Section 42a, known in common parlance as the $20.00 Masonic Home Fund, stand to the Glory of Freemasonry in this State. INTERPRETATIONS AND DECISIONS There has been written, from my office, over 2500 letters in ~nswers to letters received by me. The preponderant majority need not to have been written, had th~ writers the industry and inclination to read the by-laws. Many of these letters sought only advice and not interpret'ation of the law. I have interpreted the following sections: Section 48 : This section should be read in connection with Section 47, in which Masonic Occasions are clearly defined. Sec. tion 48, by clear inference, permits a lodge to appear in public processions, acting under a dispensation from the Grand Master, 'on other than Masonic Occasions. ;

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Section 6.6: The property of the lodge, except in cases of consolidation, 1s forfeited to the Grand Lodge and it is for the Grand Lodge, and not the subordinate, to direct and determine the disposition of their property and effects. Sections 71 and 74: Petitioners for the formation of new lodges must be Master Masons in good standing in this jurisdiction and residents of the jurisdiction of the proposed lodge. This interpretation has been made necessary by reason of the inaccuracy of the phraseology of Section 74. Section 103: The Grand Master has no authority to grant a dispensation, to confer the degrees upon a candidate who 1s totally disqualified, however meritorious may 'be the cl:!-ndidate. Section 106: Any number of inquiries have been made as to the eligibility of petitioners who are compelled to use artificial appliances. This section is clear and plain, and I have invariably responded, that not having the pe拢itioner before me' and an opportunity to inspect the artificial appliance, I could not pass upon -the individual case. Section 107: An Entered Apprentice failed to present himself for advancement within one year, did not regularly petition the路 lodge for advancement dr give any excuse for his failure to appear; however, he received the other two degrees, served stations in the lodge and became a Senior Warden. The lodge having waived, or slept upon, its rights to require the petition or excuse, the Brother was not at fault. He was a Master Mason and if he had' passed a satisfactory examination in the 3rd degree, was qualified to hold office. Section 110: This section as changed by the Grand Lodge in 1920, needs no interpretat~on, yet from the nnmber of letters I have received with reference to said section, I feel that I should make this short reference to it. Thiny days means thirty days and cannot by interpretation be made any other number. Again, the Grand Master has no authority by dispensation, under any circumstances, to render nugatory the' requirement that a candidate shall not be advanced in less than thirty days from the time the preceding degree was conferred. Section 121: The fact that said section was amended several years ago by adding the words, "Hereafter, no newly-made Master Mason, who fails or refuses to stand such examination, shall be permitted to vote, hold office in the Lodge, or ~imit." does not relieve the newly made Master Mason of his obligation to stand a satisfactory examination, and one who continuously and persistently

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refuses to obey the mandate of this section, should be brought before the lodge for failure to comply with the positive direction of the Grand Lodge. Section 156: A lodge has no authority to voluntarily issue a dimit to a Brother and thus terminate his membership in the lodge. No dimit can be issued, except upon written appli>cation of a Brother, or in person presented at a stated meeting. Section 157b: This section was passed in 1917 and authorized the recognition of a certificate of good standing from a Brother of a recognized Grand Jurisdiction in petitioning for affiliation in our Grand Jursidiction. Prior to the enactment of this section, such certificates of good standing were not recognized by us. A Brother from another Grand J"urisdiction, under a certificate of good standing, petitioned a lodge in this state for membership. He was elected and regularly paid his dues to the Missouri lodge. He filled several stations in the lodge and was finally elected Master of th~ same. No dimit was ever received froni his former lodge in the other Grand Jurisdiction. While yet Master of the lodge, his former lodge preferred charges against him and was about to infiict the . penalty for non-payment of dues. I held that he was a member of .the lodge in the foreign jurisdiction, that the should pay his dues to said lodge, and secure from it, either a dimit or certificate of good standing, that he was not legally qualified to hold the office . of Master "in this state, but that he was de facto Master of the lodge that had elected him to the East, and that all things done by the lodge during his incumbency, were legal. Section 189: Under this section I have refused on two occasions, to issue dispensations for the laying of cornerstones, yet 1 am of the belief that the use of the words, "A lodge," in this section, has reference to subordinate lodges, and that a liberal construction of this section would permit a specific Grand Lodge to meet on Sunday for the purpose of engaging in the serious, solemn and religious ceremony of laying a corner-stone. Of all the days of the year, Sunday is the most appropriate for these services and certainly the m'ost convenient, especially for the laying of corner~ stones for schools and churches. I mention this, that the committee on jurisprudence, if in its wisdom it deems it proper to so do, may construe this section so as to permit the meeting of specific Grand 'Lodges for the aforesaid purpose. Section 198: This section is clearly intended to prohibit pernicious electioneering for ofrice, and circular letters issued from a subordinate lodge advocating the appointment or election of any

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one to any particular offic& in the Grand Lodge, is in clear violation of, both the letter and the spirit of this section. The circulating of a petition to be presented to an incoming Grand Master, to appoint any Brother to any position in the Grand Lodge, is likewise in violation of this section. DISPENSATIONS The impression seems to prevail among some of the craft that a Grand Master can issue a dispensation for most any purpose. The Grand Master can only issue a dispensation when the authority so to do is clearly given him in the by-laws of the Grand Lodge or when by clear implication he is authorized, by said by-laws, so to do. The by-laws of the Grand Lodge are just as binding upon the Grand Master as upon the most humble of the craft, and no law can be set aside by his dispensation. NEW MASONIC TEMPLE At the time of this writing, Friday, September 16, 1921, I am unable to report a matter of great importance to the craft, which will happen before this Grand Communication. Arrangements have been made in the City of St. Louis to break ground for the new Masonic Temple, wherein this Grand Lodge is to have its home and in which it is deeply interested. I have no doubt but that the parade of the Freemasons of St. Louis will be magnificent, that the. crowd in attendance at this ceremony will be large, and that the occasion will reflect credit upon the craft, and give evidence of the zeal of the brethren of the craft of the City of St. Louis~al1 to the honor of Freemasonry. CONCLUSION has been practically impossible for me to report, in detail, every one of my official actions during the year. I have endeavored, however, to lay before you, all matters deserving of attention and worthy of being reported. The year has been a busy one for me. The 'Craft throughout the state is in a flourishing condition. The character of pefitioners has been on the whole, most excellent., Good material, rather' than great numbers, seems to have been the aim of the various lodges, in increasing their growth and prosperity. No one can realize better than a Grand Master, the great value and importance of efficient, earnest and tactful District Deputy Grand Masters. This office should not be, and is not, held for the sole purpose of permitting the holder thereof to attend the Grand Lodge and to draw mileage and per diem. Unl~ss the incumbent of that oifice It

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is willing to give to it, more than a mddicum of his energy, heart and mind, he falls for short of appreciating the great importance of his office and places little value upon the honor conferred upon him. I have been fortunate in having behind me, in the performance of my official duties, broadminded and large-hearted District Deputy Grand Masters, who with scarcely' an exception, have been ready at all. times to assist me in my work. Without them, in many, many instances, I would have been at sea. I hereby acknowledge their worth and value and express to them my gratitude for their valuable services. I have been accompanied on m.;any of my visitations by so many distinguished Freemasons who have extended to me every courtesy and kindness, that I hereby express my sincere appreciation for the same. I feel that I cannot individualize, for my indebtedness to so many is too great. However, I would be untrue to myself did I not give expression of appreciation for the services rendered me in the Grand Secretary's office, by both the preceding and the present Grand Secretary. M. W. Brother F. R. Jesse has been with me upon at least forty visitations, and in other respects has been of such invaluable aid, that I cannot here express in words just how I feel for his services. At the end of this Grand communication I lay down the gavel of authority and the purple of the Fraterp.ity will drop from my shoulders upon another worthy to bear its honor and responsibility. So often in my visitations have I expressed my appreciation to the Brethren for elevating me to the great position of Grand Master, that I feel that to attempt to repeat such appreciation at this time would be only a reiteration. Believe me, Brethren, that from the depth of my heart I am not unmindful of that which you have done for me. I have endeavored, by my actions and with the best endeavo.rs of mind and body to perform my duties. I have shirked' no responsibility, but have courted no trouble. It has been my hope to treat every Freemason with kindness and courtesy and never at any time to arbitrarily use the authority vested in me for the. time being. I have given practically the entire year to Masonic work, and to do so has been a joy and a pleasure. Fraternally, WILLIAM F. JOHNSON Grand Master.

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,ItEPORT ,9F ~RAND ,SECRETARY AND GRAND TREASURER Report of Grand 'S.~creta~y :john -R.: Parson M. W. Bro. John R. Parson',:presents the report of Grand Secretary covering the period. from September 9, 1920 to May 20, 1921, ~hen, owing to ill health and failing eyesight he tendered his resignation to Grand :Master Johnson. To the Grand Lodge of A.ncient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of ,Missouri:

Dear Brethren: The following report of official work in the office of Grand Secretary covering the period between September 9, 1920 and May 20, 1921 is offered for your consideration: . 'NEW LODGES Eight new Lodges chartered at the last session of Grand Lodge were set at work according to law, and are named and located as follows: Chartered September 22, 1920. Lodge No. Location County District Montgomery .. 246 Montgomery City Montgomery 28th Orient .......• 546 Kansas City Jackson 22d Shaveh 646 St. ·Louis 33d Noel 647 Noel McDonald 56th Elmer 648 Elmer Macon 14th University 649 University City St. Louis 57th Parma 650 Parma ............• New Madrid 51st Cleveland 651 Cleveland Cass ' 34th PROCEEDINGS DISTRIBUTED The Proceedings of 1920 were printed and distributed 60 days after the session. • DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS By order of M. W. Bro. \Villiam F. Johnson. Grand Master, Commissions were issued to the fifty-nine District Deputy Grand Masters by him appointed. SPECIAL INITIATION FEE FOR MASONIC HOME On this account, from October 15, 1920 to May 20, ,1921, the sum of $39,120 has been received and turned over to the Masoni(: Home; report in detail will be found in M. W. Bro. Jesse's report as Grand Secretary. ' REFUND OF WAR RELIEF FUND TO GRAND LODGE A. F: & A. M. OF MISSOURI Received, Nov. 1, 1920, on above account, plus all accrued interest, See page 112, Proceedings 1920 .........................•... $11,132.44 Received Jan. 6, 1921, Interest from State Nat'l Bank...... 38.11 Total. Disbursed by Check1920 4 Nov. 1, Keystone Lodge 243 $ 603.00 4 2, Ivanhoe Lodge 446 , 1633.00 Nov. 4 Nov. 3, Grand Lodge of Mo.. . . . . . . . . . . .. 1439.94 20 Nov. 4, Napthall Lodge 25............... 332.00 Nov. 23 5, Kennedy Lodge 329.............. 41.00 Nov. 35.00 24 6, Waverly Lodge 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 1 7, Morality Lodge 186 ' " .. 36.00 Dec. 8, Arcana Lodge 889............... 95.00 13 1921 Jan. 8 9, Masonic Home of Mo 6917.50 8 10, Grand Lodge of Mo.............. 38.11 Jan. Total

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GRAND LODGE FINANCES Receipts from Sept. 9, 1920 to May 20, 1921 Cash balance from 1920 ..•..•.'..........•....•..•........• $58,87'.65 Back dues, 1920 ...........•..•...•...•.....•... $ 31.50 Dead Lodges ..•..•......•..............•....... 49.00 Manuals .........•.•..........................• 3467.85 Dues Receipts ............•..........•.....•..• ' 482.15 Constitutions ........................•.......... 45.10 Grand Lodge Proceedings (1920)................ 6.00 Dispensation ·fees, Lodges U. D. (8).............. 2-l0.00 Library Manuals 45.00 Interest, .daily balances ....•.....•.••.........• 344.67 Interest, War Fund 38.11 Interest, Liberty Bonds 543.75 Refund T. H. Walton, D. D. G. M............... 17.70 Refund A. J. O'Reilly, streetcars for Grand Lodge 73.6. Refund War Fund '.' 1439.94 Refund F. O. Wood, Kansas City............... 30.00 Board ReUef, 1 grave at BellefontaIne Cemetery 10.00 6863/91 Total receipts from Sept. 9, 1920 to May 20,1.921. $59,143.56 DISBURSEMENTS Pay Roll account, 1920 $15,787.36 Rent, Board Education Building 1,125.00 Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies......... 796.73 J. R. McLachlan, G. Lee. salary................ 2,000.00 J. R. McLachlan, G. Lee. expense '... . 792.16 John R. Parson, G. Sec'y, salary.............. 2,700.00 Assistant to Grand Secretary 1,200.00 Assistant to Grand Secretary l,MO.OO Telephone, Southwestern Bell 33.50 Telephone, Kinloch, in advance 90.00 Wm. F. Johnson, expenses of Grand Master... 1,500.19 Wm. B. Becktold, binding manuals............ 1,482.77 PrInting, postage. stationery, etc.............. 475.00 H. A. Krueger, Grand Tiler................... 150.00 Nat'l Laundry, aprons 21.57 Delafield & Snow, Ins. on bonds and furn..... 107.70 A. Meyer, portrait of Grand Master Garrell.... 65.00 E. C. Kerwin, repairing safe 10.00 L. M. Edgar, reporting Pro. K. Cy. and trans.. . 108.50 W. R. Shrodes, Chmn. Com. Pay Roll. . . . . . . . . . . 100.00 C. L. Alexander, Chmn. Com. Chartered Lodges. . 60.00 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor 50.00 E. McQuillin, Com. Revision of By-Laws........ 40.00 D. M. Wilson, Com. Revision of By-Laws...... 20.00 P. B. Eversden, Organist at Grand Lodge..... 20.00 Mas. Temple Association of St. Louis.......... S,OOO.OO Expenses, G. L. session, K. C'y, F. O. Wood.. 660.00 Expense, funeral Xen. RYland, P. G. M....... 139.34 Expense, funeral Jacob Lampert, P. G. Moo.... 282.51 Expense, funeral .Jas. W. Boyd, P. G. Moo..... 64.90 Expense, funeral Wreath, A. M. Hough, P.G.M. 10.00 C. H. BrIggs, Missouri Mas. Service Ass'n ... ;. 928.72 42.00 C. H. Briggs, delegate to St. Louis........... G. S. McLanahan, delegate to St. Louis......... 56.50 Mas. Relief Ass'n U. S. & Canada............. 433.79 J. Kennard & Sons, Chair. Grand Sec. 01'[ice.. 30.00 W. B. Foskett, repairing desk Gr. Sec. Ofrice.. 20.00 Expenses, Centennial Committee 6,000.00 R. R. Kreeger, "Fifty French Children"....... 456.25 Barr Jewelry Co., K. C'y .Jewel of P.G.M.. . . . . . 157.50 Merchants Ice & Coal Co.-Ice................ 10.n Mendle Printing Co., 1920 Pro. etc............. 3,740.14 Mendle Printing Co.. Index Cards, 20M........ 53.50 Wm. A. Hall. Grand Treasurer................. 100.00 Rev. C. C. Woods, Fraternal Correspondent. 300.00 Geo. Wash. Mas. Nat'l Mem. Ass'n, Alexandria 1,000.00 Mississippi Valley Trust Co., safe dep......... 5.00 C. C. Homer, Jr. Treas. Mas. Servo Ass'n-Balto 1,700.00 M. E. Schmidt, Rep. Geo. W. Mas. N. Mem. Ass'n 136.55 F. D. Gildersleeve, telegrams, Lampert funeral. . 2.69

$51,985.48' Balance on hand May 20, 19'21. ............•......... $ 6,758.08

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CONCLUSION Finally, my Brethren, I wish to express my profound apprecia路 tlon of the fraternal kindness and friendly cooperation which you have bestowed upon me in the past. This is another year of wonderful growth in our institution, and in bidding you Farewell, as Grand Secretary, I am rejoiced to leave you amid such prosperous conditions.

Yours fraternally,

St. Louis, May 20, 1921.

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REPORT OF AUDITOR St. Louis, Missouri, May 31, 1921. 1'0 the M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Missouri Gentlemen:Having been appointed Auditor of the Grand Lodge for the year 1920-21, and owing to the resignation of M. W. Brother John R. Parson as Gr::lnd Secretary, May 20, 1921, I have exam.ined the books, records and accounts for the period covering September 10, 1920May 20, 1921, inclusive, and found them correct. The following statement shows the result of my findings:Sept. 10, 1920 Net Balance Dep. First Nat. Bank $ 5'2,879.6'5 Nov. 30, 1920 Received for Liberty Bond Coupons $ 21.2.50 Dec. 28, 1920 Received for Liberty Bond Coupons lUl.75 May 18, 1921 Received for Liberty Bond Coupons 212.50 543.75 Jan. 12, 1921 Interest War Relief Fund $ 38.11 'April 4, 1921 Refund War Relief Fund 1,439.94 1,478.05 Received Interest Daily Deposits Sept. 1920-April, 1921.... 344.67 Received for Lodge Dues and Other Sources.............. 4,497.44 Total Receipts and Balance on hand $59,743.56 DISBURSEMENTS' Warrants Issued Covered 1 to 160 inclusive $53,985.48 May 20, 1921 Cash Book Balance $ 6,758.08 Add Cheques Outstanding:Nos. 99 ($56.69) and 160 ($26.78)......... 83.47 May 21, 1921 Verified Dep. in First Nat. Bank, St. Louis .. $ 5,841.55 In company with the Grand Treasurer. M. W. Bro. William A. Hall, I have verified the following papers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as deposited in a Safe Deposit Box of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Leuis, in the name of the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Missouri, viz:. . Ten $1000.00, 4 1/4% U. S. Government Liberty Loan Bonds $10,000.00 Five $1000.00, 4 3/4% U. S. Government Liberty Loan Bonds 5,000.00 Coupons for $21.25 and $23.75 on above bonds fall due June 15, 1921 and December 15, 1921. Fidelity Bonds covering the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer In amounts of $25,000 each expire September 27, 1921. Payment of Annual Premiums continues these bonds in force. Deed for Mount Washington Cemetery Lot as reported in tlrevlous audits. Insurance on Furniture and Fixtures for $1,000.00 expires November 25, 1921. Lease on premises expires June 30, 1922. but a clause in same provides for a continuance of the lease, for another five years, by giving thirty days' notice. Fraternally yours, H. CLAY PERKINS. Auditor. Saint Louis, Mi3souri, May 31, 1921. To the M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. and A M. of Missouri Gentlemen:As Auditor for the Grand Lodge for the year 1920-21, I have examined and verified the Receipts and Disbursements of the "Special Initiation Fee for the Masonic Home" from October 11, 1920 to May 21, 1921, inclusive, and have found the records correct and that all monies received have been paid to the Masonic Home as ~ereinafter set forth:Total amount received from the various Lodges of the State $39,120.00. . This total ($39,120.00) has been paid to the Masonic Home weekly from time to time as received. Cheque No. 24, however, issued May 20, 1921, was not paid b,r the First National Bank of St. Louis at close of business May 21, 19<:01, as is evidenced by the Bank certifying to $1,500.00 as being on deposit May 21, 1921.. Restlectfully submitted, H. CLAY PERKINS, Auditor.

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Report of Grand Secretary Frank R. Jesse Pursuant to Grand Lodge law, I herewith pI esent report of official action in the office of Grand Secretary covering the period from :May 21, 1921, to September 6, 1921. COMMISSIONS TO GRAND REPRESENTATIVES The Grand Master, 1\1. W. Bro. William F. Johnson, appoiated the following Brethren as Grand Representatives of Missouri near sister Grand Lodges: Michigan Neil W. Murray Detroit Nevada Nealy H. Chapin Ely Panama Julio Icaza Panama City 'RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT AS' GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Grand Master Johnson' recommended for appointment the following as Grand Representatives of sister Grand Jurisdictions near the Grand Lodge of Missouri: Alabama M. W. Bro. Wm. A. Clark Jefferson City Canada Rt. W. Bro. Rollin C. Blackmer .. St. Louis Colorado Rl. W. Bro. Sol E. Waggoner St. Louis Florida M. VV. Bro. Julius C. Garrell St. Louis Maryland Rt. '\T. Bro. James W. Skelly St. Louis Nebraska Rt. y..j. Bro. Arthur H Cole Kansas City New .Jersey Hl. W. Bro. John B. Thompson .. St. Louis New Zealand IV1. '\T. Bro. A. S. Houston Mexico DUPLICATE CHARTERS . By order of Grand Master Johnson, duplicate charters were issued to the following lodges: Monett Lodge No. 129; fire; duplicate issued March 22, 1921. Ionic Lodge No. 154; destroyed; duplicate issued January. 17, 1921. A.ltamont Lodge No. 108; fire, Aug. 2, 1921; duplicate issued Aug. 12, '21. VACANCY IN OFFICE OF DISTRICT DEPUTY bRAND MASTER Rt. W. Bro. W. P. Taylor having removed from the District, Grand Master Johnson appointed, to fill the vacancy44th District Guy C. Spooner Joplin LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION Grand Master Johnson granted dispensations for ten new lodges as follows: Dec. 17, 1920, Ray Lodge, Camden, Ray County, 20 petitioners; 20th District. Jan. 27, 1921, LaRussell Lodge, LaRussell,Jasper County, 22 petitioners; 44th District. Mch. 16, 1921, Pilgrim LodgQ, St. Louis; 29 petitioners; 33rd District. Mch. 21, 1921, Shawnee Lodge, Warsaw, Benton County; 28 petitioners; 36th District. April 路6, 1921, Commonwealth Lodge, St. Louis; 36 petitioners; 33rd District. April 14, 1921, Gardenville Lodge, GardenVille, St. Louis County; 22 petitioners; 57th District. May 9, 1921, Country Club Lodge, Kansas City, Jackson County; 43 petitioners; 22nd District. May 18, 1921, Progress Lodge, St. Louis; 31 petitioners; 33rd District. June 9, 1921, Purity Lodge, St. Louis; 29 petitioners; 33rd District. June 16, 1921, Alpha Lodge, North Kansas City, Clay Co., 32 petitioners; 11th District. BLANKS FOR ANNUAL RETURNS Two copies were mailed June 1st to each Lodge together with circular giving full Information as to method of making returns and remittances; and on July 10th a sealed circular was sent to all nonreporting lodges calling attention to the law governing the making of these annual returns; there were nine delinquents on August 1st which have now reported and paid the Grand Lodge per-capita tax. Last year there were 22 delinquents on August 1st, and while this

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!mprovement is II,oted, I cannot refrain from l'laying there is no valid reason for any delinquent lodge; it is a reflection on the efficiency of the officers of the lodge. In this connection, I wish particularly to thank our District Deputy Grand Masters without whose assistance It woulod not have been possible to have made the above showing; and I wish to commend especially the zeal and sacriflce made by the District Deputy Grand Masters of the 29th, 37th, and 46th Districts, who each traveled sixty uIlle. over rough roads to secure returns from all lodges in their Districts by August 1st. LODGE RETURNS The returns show a healthy growth and continued prosperity In the lodges. A thorough resume of their financial statements would showCash on Hand Real and Personal Property Insurance $624,313.45 $2,254,628.37 . . $905.083.00 From the above figures it is apparent that the financial growth of the Fraternity has kept pac~ with its numerical growth. It is also apparent that the insurance on the Two and one-Quarter mUlIon dollars worth of property owned by the lodlies is not as much as It should be. STATISTICAL Number of Chartered Lodges in the Jurisdiction 649 Number of Chartered Lodges making returns 649 Number of members in lodges making returns . Number of members in lodges U. D . Total number of Master Masons in the jurisdiction Net gain in membership for the year 9677

9-9725 368 100,093

BLANKS FOR REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS Blanks for these reports were sent to the 59 District Deputy Grand Masters on July 15th. SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS To Lay Cornerstones C. C. Woods, P. G. M., M. E. Church, South, Montrose. C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., School-Building, Houston. John Pickard, M. E. Church, Appleton City. Jas. .A. Boone, D. D. G. M., Presbyterian Church, Charleston. Reballote Meridian No. 2 Beacon No.3 Huntsville No. 30 Ralls No. 33 Mt. Moriah No. 40 (3) Jefferson No. 43 Sullivan No. 69 Friendship No. 89Pomegranate No. 95 Farmington No. 132 Phoenix No. 136 Occidental No. 163 Pyramid No. 180 Kansas City No. 220 Keystone No. 243 (2) Montgomery No. 246 Shekinah No. 256 (2) Sampson No. 298 Temple No. 299

Tuscan No. 360 (4) Adair No. 366 Cache No. 416 Itaska No. 420 Hinton No..455 Lambskin No. 460 Golden No. 475 Racine No. 478 Webb City No. 512 Cunningham No.' 525 Lane's Prairie No. 531 Orient No. 546 Olive Branch No. 576 (2) Leadwood No. 598 Magnolia No. 626 (2) Triangle No. 638 (2) Benj. Franklin No. 642 Commonwealth U. D.

C'Y"and Lodg'e of Missouri

1921'. ]!

To' Meet in OUiltr' Haliif Olive Branch No:- 516 (2')' l"yramid No. 18"0' Dedi~a'tion

fonathan Stark".D.. D., G.. M. W. D. Rogers~ D: D: G: M: M: E.' Sclimidt,. D., D: G:, M: q. C. Bishop, D. D. G. r.,:: , S. B. Vickers" D:', D. G: M: 'J" E, Cavin,.D.. D. G. M. ., Ray. V. Densl'ow;, D~ D. G: M";' Allan Men.., Hoyt, .D. :Q. G,: M. G. C" Bish,o,p:,D.,D. G. M. W, N. Marb~t;,! D .• D. G. M. C. C. Gill, w. M. C, H. Briggs, P. G. M.

Kirksville. No., 105 Meridian' NO.2' of New' HallS' Quitman Lodge ,No. 196 Hickory' Hill No. 211 Coopez: No:, ,36'. Hornersville No. 215 Herriion No: 187 Webster No. 98 Galt No, 4'23' Mt. Washington .No; 614 Morehouse No. 603' Monett No.; 129 " Stockton No. 283 Washington No, 87

Public Procession and Bond Burning "Webster Groves No. 84 Publle' Installation rower Grove Lodge NO:E~:~Lon o~t.o~?cUei:s Lodge No. 20 Friend No: 352: Kingsville No. 318 Rushville No. ,2-38 . Milford No. 516 , ' Philadelphia No. 502 Rock Prairie No. 269 Hatfield No: 395 Aux Vasse No. 357 Humphrey:s No. 32 Tuscumbia No. 635· ~oster No. 554'. Montgomery. No. 246 Trenton No. III ..:re'nry! W~ods,

W: M:

COURT'ESTES RECEIVED' AND GRANTED _ By direction ot'- Grand l\faste'r Johnson, 387 .r'equ-ests'have' tie'e'n s'ent to sister Grand Jurisdictions to. confer degrees for Missouri lodges, and,245 requests have be'en received by' lodges in' Missoui'l to confer degrees for sister Grand Jurisdictions. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS , Railroads in the State have agreed, to. sell round-trip tickets at o:ne and one:-half fare on the .Certificate Plan. Circulars, ~t~ing ,rail... road ,and hotel' rates were mailed to all lodges' September 6th and copies of sa'me- may' be found' in' the Grand Lodge, APPEALS: ANti GRIEVANCES All petii:ion's sent to this:' office. haVe' be'efi delivered- to the Chairman of the Committee, W. Bro. Wm. R. Gentry. MASONIC HOME' Warrant'. No. 177 for $22.50',was issued.to the.Masonic'Hom'e on June 21, 1'921, to cover five-sevenths of back dues collected since Sept. 9, 1920. The per capita tax for 1921 to and' including September',6tli~to2'!ether witp'arrears received s?nce July 1,·1921, amounts-to·$114,939.50; five-sevenths of which-$124,956.78-has been turned over to· theMasonic Home' at weekly inte'r'vals. r

Re;Capitulation Five-sevedths of back dues tJ:Juh'e 30, 1921. . , .. " . . . . . . . . 2~.5'O' Fiive-sevenths of per' capita tax for 1921 as above .. , 124,956.78 Grand total' paid to the H6fue" since Sept. 9, 1920

$1:Z4;979.2S'

[Sept. ;

Proceedings ·ofthe . ,

SPECIAL INITIAnON FEE FOR BENEFIT OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI In accordance with Sec, 42a and Sec. 42b, as passed at the last session of Grand Lodge, the Lodges have remitted' various sums from time to time covering Initiation fees re2eived by them since. Oct. 15, 1920, also Affiliation for members received from sister Grand Jurisdictions; these :emittances, re:ported by Lodges, to and inc1:uding Sept. 1st, 1921, amount to the. handsome sum of $75,880.as shown below: \ No. \

. j Prior to May Lodge'

.Missouri .0 • • • • • • • • .0 ' . , . . . $ 2.20 00 $ 2 Meridian , ' 280 00 3 Beacon 920 00 4 Howard., .....•.. , . 6 United ,. 540 00 6 Ark , , . 7 O'Sullivan , ,., .. 8 Williamsburg : ,.:. 9j·Geo. Washirigton .. 86000 60 00' 10 Agency . 11 Pauldingville " .' , . ": .. 12 Tyro , , . .. 60 00 13 Rising Sun 14 Cyrene .. , , .. , .. ,.' 20 00 is Western Star " 16 Memphis :., . " ," 17 Clarl{sville 40 00 18 Palmyra , ' 19 Paris Union ' 40 00 20 . St, Loui~. , , .. , ., .. , , , .. , . 80 00 21 Havana .. , , . 20 00 "\Vellington ., ' . 20 00 , '.' . 23\ Florida , .. , . , 24 Wyaconda "".""., 66 00 251 Naph tali 140 001 0

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4000

InitiatiOn\ Fee

20 00

120' 00 20 00

" 20 00' :,

320 00 6000 80 00 '40 00 40 00 20 00

320 00

20 00

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1921.]

Lodge

No.

. I From Prior to May 20, '21/ May 21 to Sept. 1 InitiatiOn/ ' . InitiatiOn\ . . Fee Af['n, I Fee Aff'n.·

36 Cooper ...........•......

37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

47 48 49 60 51 52 53 64 55 66 67 68 69 60

61 62 63 64

65 66 67 68 69 701 711

Hemple . Callao ............•..•... DeWitt . Mt. Moriah .............•. Bismarck ........•...... Middle Grove ; '. Jefferson , .. Fair. Play ..•........•... Bonhomme . 'Wentzville . Fayette . Fulton . Holt ..•................. Xenia , ,. Livin'gston .•..•......... Wakanda . Weston .. Index . Arrow Rock . Tipton . Richmond . Monticello , . Centralia . New Bloomfield . Waverly , ' Vincil" , ,', . Cambridge '. Monroe , . Pattonsburg : .. Grarit City , . Rocheport '. Kennett . Sullivan , . Armstrong ........•.., . Savann~h

721 Gorin 731

74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83

Grand Lodge' of "Missouri

", ,., , Eureka ' . Warren , ' Silex . Independence . Lebanon . St. Joseph : .. Polar S'tar . Bridgeton . Centr·al . Jackson ....•............ Laclede ,., .

80 00

. \

320 00

300 00 40 00'-

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240 00

100 00

120 00

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20 00

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40 00 20 00 '140 00

40 00 60 0'0 2000 .

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:NO.\ 84 85 86 87 '88 89 901

911

Lodge 'We-bster 'Groves Miami Broo.kfield was~i~. ~~o, n Defiance Frie~~,sJ:lip Russellville .. , Madison Perseverance St. Marks Vienna Pomegranate St. ~ndrews

, \InitiatiOn/ ' '~;,Fe~'

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100 00 180 .O.Q

180 \00 ' 20 .001

100 00 4'0' O()

92 93 94 95 96 1 . 97 Bet~any 98 Web'ster . 99 Mt. V'ernon . 1100 Ash ..9'rov.e . i 101 Bogard .,: , . 1102 Bloo,mington '. 1103 West View . ,104 Heroine . ~ 105 Kirksville . ~ 106 Gall~tirl . ; 107 Grel1p-yU,le . ,108 Altamont . '109 Sta~berry '.1 ,110 Marcus ........•........ ,111 Trenton . ~ 112 Maiq~-nd : . : 113 Plat~s.bl;l~g .. , . ,114 TWil~,&:ht ,.,' ',' 115 Laddonia . . 1161 Bar~es , , : .. .117 Versailles . : 118 Kin~stofn ''::; 119 De Soto . ~ 120 Comlpass : ,,~ 121 Er,,:!n . : 122 Triplett . '123 Hermann .. : .........•... 124 Uni~';i'Star . ,125 GeRtryvlIle ' . IJ,6 )},ea~~.n '. 127 Athens 128 Lor~a.ine ' : . 129 -Mo~it. '~ 130 HU'~e ........•.......... 1 -20 ~e~,up~ed t~ Lodge.

120 ,100 20 400 20

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NO.1 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141\ 142/ 143 1441 . 1451 146 ;147 1481 1491 1501 '151 1521 153/ '154 ,1551 156/ 1,1571 158 159 160\ ,1611 1621 163 1641 1651 .166 ;1671 :1681 ,1691 170 171 .172 ,173 174 ,1751 1761 177/ 178

Grand Lodglj; of Missouri

2;rt~~ept. 1

PrJor .to May 20, '21/ May InltiatiOn/. IInitiatiOn\ Fee A.1'r'n.l .Fee Lodge \ 80 00 PotosI "., . Farmington . 40 00 Star of the West. . Olean . 80 00 Braym~r . ,160 0°1 Phoenix . Delphian . 20 00 Lincoln ' . 20 00 Oregon . 20 00 Papin ville ....•.......... 40 00 Amsterdam . 40 00 80 eo Pleasant Grove . Irondale '" ' . 40 00 Modern . '60 00 80 ,0O Latimer .............•... 40 00 McGee 1 Cass , " . 60 00/ 40 00 Purdy . 60 00 40 00\ Lexington Birming . Milton . 20 00 20 00/ Linn Creek , .....• Bloomfield . I Ionic . 40 00 00· 20 springh. ill .............• 1 I Ashland 1 20 00 160 00 North Star \ Mountain Grove 1 20 00 Green City \ 40 00 20 ~O Pleasant 1 20 '00/ 60 00/ Clifton Hill , . Whitesville ' , ' .. 40 001 Occidental ..........•.... 80 ·00 60 00/ Joachim ................• 20 001 I Maryville . 140 001 Portageville / 40,00\ ReTere . ,20 001 Colony ...........•...... I Camden Point . Benevolence ..........•.. I Hartford ; •..... ,20 Ce'nser ' . 1001001 00 Gray Summit 1 I Sturgeon 1 20 001, 80 :00\ Newton ,. Point Pleasant .........• I Texas . Griswold , . 20 001\

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Proceedings of the

From Prior to May 20, '21 May 21 to Sept. 1 InitiatiOn\ Initiation\. I No.1 Lodge I Fee Atr'n. I Fee I Afr'n. 260 00 140 00 179 Ptide of the West 60 00 120 00 180 Pyramid . 181 Novelty . 182 Pilot Knob ..........•... 40 00 183 California . 80 00 184 Morley . 20 00 185 Chamois . 60 00 186 Morality . 20 00 40'00 187 Hermon . 120 00 100 00 20 00 188 Hannibal . 100 00 189 Zeredatha . 440 00 380 00 190 Putnam . 20 00 191 Wilson ..............•... 20 00 192 Frankford ...........•... 40 00 193 Angerona . 194 Wellsville . 40 00 20 00 19'5 Bolivar . 40 00 196 Quitman . 40 00 20 00 197 Carthage . 40 00 220 00 198 Allensville . 199 New Hope . 200 Sonora . 201 Ravenwood . 20 00 20 00 202 Westville ..•............ 203 Brumley . 20 00 20 00 204 Rowley . 100 00 205 Trilumina . 100 00 20 00 200 00 206 Somerset ............•.•. 207 Clay . 20 00 20 00 208 Salisbury . 20 00 209 Poplar Bluff . 240 00 210 Unionville . -100 00 211 Hickory Hill ........•... 212 Four Mile . 20 00 213 Rolla . 60 00 180 00 214 Forest City . 60 00 2151 Hornersville . 216\ Hale City . 217 Barbee : . 218 Good Hope . 660 00 500 00 219 Albert Pike . 600 00 220 Kansas City . 880 00 221 Mystic Tie . 222 La Belle . 40 00 223 (Vacant) 224 Hamilton . 225 Salem . 200 00 40 -20 Returned to Lodge.

001

1921.]

I From Prior to May 20, '21/ May 21 to Sept. 1 InitiatiOn\ InitiatiOn\ Fee [ Aff'n. I Fee Aff'n. \

I No. ~26

227 228 229

23°1 231 232 233\ 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241

242 243 244

245 246 247 248 249 250 151 252

253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 ~69

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171 H2 173

Gra.ndJ Lodge of Missouri

Lodge Saline . Cyress ..............•... Shelbina . Claflin ..•............... St. James .......•.....•. Cardwell ........•....... Polo ..•..•.....•........ Bucklin ..........•.••... St. Francois . Weatherby .........•..•. Sedalia . La Plata .......••..•.... Rushville .....•......... Hopewell ...•.•.•...•.•.. Manes .............•..... Palestine ...•.........•.. Portland ..•..•.....•.... Keystone . Middle Fabius ...•••.•••. Knob Noster .......•.... Montgomery . Neosho . Clarkton ......•......... Carroll ......•....•.... , .. Glensted ......•......... Hope ...........•....... Alanthus ..........•.••.. Laredo .............•... Butler ..•...........•... Alton ................•.. Shekinah '.•.....•. Lodge of Light . Ravanna ..••.....•..•..• Lodge of Love . Mechanicsville . Florence ..•..•.......... HeIden ....•..•..•....... Summit ..•...........•.. Kirbyville .........•..••. Corinthian ..••.•......•. Social ..... "......•..•..•. Aurora ..........•...... Lodge of Truth . Rock Prairie . New Salem . Solomon .........•.•.•.. Granite .............•... St. Clair ........•......•

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20 00 40 00

20 00

40 00 20 00

180 00 40 00

20 00

100 00 260 00 80 00

260 00 40 00

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80 00 160 00

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60 00 240 00

100 00 20 00 160 00

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Proceedil1,gs of the

From May 21 to Sept. 1 \InitiatiOn\ Fee Aff'n.

I Prior to May 20, '211 Initiation/ Fee

Lodge

2741 Cold Spring " .. " , '\ 1 275 1 Bunker 276/ Grand River , , 277 Wm. D. Muir , 1 2781 Essex .. " , \ 279 Hogle's Creek , \ , \ 280 Reeds Spring 2811 Fenton. 2821 Cosmos' .. , " 283 Stockton 284 Canopy ,... 2851 Earl .. , 286 1 Urich .. , · · 1 2871 Craft ··,·················1 288\ Hermitage j 289 Graham ,................ 2901 Fairmount '\ 291 Edina , \ 292 Lamar 293 Sarcoxie ,.".. 294 Mound City .. , .. ,.,.,... 295 Moniteau· .... ,· , 1 2961 Sparta .. , .. , , 1 297\ Ozark .. , , , '/ 298\ Sampson ;, . ·· 1 299 Temple 300 I Doric' .............•.. 3011 White' Hall 302 Lick Creek ····,,·,,····1 303 osage, , ' 1 ,.. 304\ Signal .. " .. , 3051 Clarence " .. , ",. 3061 Ashlar .. , , ...•.. ,.\ 3071 New London ", \ 3081 Parrott , , 3091 King Hiram " ,1. 310 Sikeston .. , .. , , .. , .. 1 31l\,Kearn.e y ,·,·····,,··,···1 312 Cuba .. , .. ,.·· .... ' ..... 1 3,13 1 KingSVi,lle :......... 3141 Pine 31"51 Jerusalem .............•. , 3161 Rural , , .. ,.\ 317 Osborn , 3181 Eldorado · .. · , , .. 1 3191 Paulville · .. , 1 320 1Morgan l ·············.··.1 ·20 Returned to Lodge.

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40 001 20 001

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No.1

~odge

Initiation/ Fee \ '.' .. / 40 00 \

From May 21 to Sept. 1 . IInitiatiOn\ Aff'n. . \ Fee Aff'n.

I Prior to May

Jonathan Hardin Corner Stone 1 324 McDonald / 3251 Dockery 1 326 Linn . 327 Mt. Zion / 328\ Cainsville , 329 Kennedy . 330 Bertrand ..•............. 1 331 Charity 1 332 Excello 1 333 Chillicothe , 334 Breckenridge " 1 335 Joplin . 336 Hallsville . 337 'Blue Springs 1 3381 Myrtle . 339/ Fidelity 340 Westport 1 3411 Rockville \ 3421 Circle \ 343 Agricola . 3441 1\,fOberl Y ..••..•.....•.... 345 Fellowship . 346 Arlington . 3471 America : . 348 Wadesburg . 349 Pollock . 3501 Tyr'ian . 351/ :l\{osaic . 3521 Friend : / S53! Barnesville ' . H41 Hebron j 3551 Adelphi . 3561 Ancient Landmark 1 3571 Aux V,,-sse / 358[ Northwest ........•...... 3591 Garrett ....•............ / 3601 Tuscan 361 Riddick . 362 1 Hiram 3631 Fraternal . 364! Higginsville . 3651 Bayou . 3661 Ada.ir . 3671 Barry .. 3681 Crescent Hill . 321 322 323

Grandi Lodge of Missouri

20, '21

180 00 100 00 20 00

20 00

140 00

20 00

120 40 20 120

00 00

640 00

620 00

120 00 20 00 280 00 20 00 20 00

20 00

40 00 260 00 40 00 20 00

40 00 820 00

180 00 280 00 20 00 40 00 20 00

40 00

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20 00

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20 00

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80 00

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Lodge

ati~1 Composite

370 371 372 373 374 375 376

377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385

386 387

388 389

390 391

3nl 3931 394

395 3961 397 398

399 400 401 402 403 404

405 406 4071 4081

409 410 4111

412 413 .4141

4151 4161

Williamstown Sheldon .............•... Nonpareil Belle Wilderness . Waynesville . King Hill . Ancient Craft . 'Berlin ',' . Billings . Queen City . Ionia . Mt. Ararat . Pythagoras . East Prairie . Richland . Dayton . Woodside ...........•... Chula . Arcana . Marionville . Raytown . Christian . Bee Hive ',' . Lucerne . Hatfield . Western Light . Gower . Jasper . Pike . Decatur . Carterville . Malta . Lowry City . Rosendale ........•....... Everton . Malden .,.•............... Charleston . Montrose . Louisville . Iberia . Joppa . Appleton City . Valley . Greensburg . Hunnewell . Cache .

I From Prior to May 20, '21\ May 21 to Sept. 1 InitiatiOn/ InitiatlOn\ Fee Aff'n. Fee Aff'n. \ 40 00 40 00 20 00

20 00 20 00 20 00

20 00 120 00 20 20 40 60 20 20 60 20

100 00 40 00 60 00

00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

20 00 60 00 80 00 20 00 20 00 40 00 40 00

20 00 20 00 40 00

40 00 20 00

160 00 60 00 20 00 40 00 20 00

100 00 80 00

80 00 40 00 360 00

80 00

20 00

100 00 20 00 40 001

No. 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464

Grand Lodge of Missouri

1921. ]

Lodge White Water ............. Clear Creek .... , ......... Star ......................... Itaska. ................... Urbana ....................... Gate of the Temple .... , . Galt ......................... Samaritan ................ Green Ridge ..... , .......... Rothville ................. Glenwood .. '" ............ Pittsville ...... , .. " ..... New Madrid ................. Winona ......................... Cement .................... Competition ................. Mack's Creek ............ Wheeling ...... , ......... Rockbridge ............... Gothic ................... Lafayette ................... Temperance ................ Mt. Olive ................... Trowel ........................ Excelsior .................... Burlington .................. Anchor ......................... Ada .. ~ .. ~ ............................ West Gate ............... Ivanhoe ................ Jacoby .................. Schell City .............. Bois D'Arc .............. Belton .................. Raymore ................ Verona ....... ........ Forsyth ................. Continental ............. Hinton .................. Wallace ................ Jonesburg ............... Melville ................. Hazelwood " .............. Lambskin ................ Caruthersville .......... Santa Fe ..•.........•... Clifton .................. Concordia ...............

From Prior to May 20, '21 May 21 to Sept. 1 Initiationl InitiatiOn/ Aff'n. Fee Aff'n. Fee 20 00 40 00 620 00 20 00 200 00

60 00 360 00 20 00

80 00

60 00

20 00 20 00

40 00 80 00

380 00 2260 00 20 00

520 00

40 20 20 20

00 00 00 00

60 160 20 340 1980

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No.1

Lodge Gaynor City . Southwest . Pleasant Hope . Red Oak . Plato . Nodaway . Mineral . . 472 Pickering 473 Nineveh : . 474 Guilford . 475 Golden . 476 Mt. Hope . 477/ Henderson . 478 Racine . 4791 Rich Hill . 480 Jewel . 481 Marceline . 482 Clintonville . 483 Fairfax . 484 Kirkwood . 485 Cold 'Yater . 486 Cairo .................•. 487 Chilhowee ..........•.... 488 Lock Spring . 489 Lakeville . 490 Montevallo . 491 Vandalia . 492 Daggett ...........•..... 49~ I Vernon . 494 I Lewistown . 495 Unity . 496 Robert Burns . 497 Equality . 4981 Pee Dee : \ 4991 Harmony . 5001 Jameson . 501 Buckner . 502 Philadelphia . 503 Prairie Home . 504 Platte City . 505 Euclid . 506 Lathrop . 607 Clearmont . 508 Saxton . 509 Van Buren . 610 Biswell' .~; . 611 Skidmore . 612 Webb~ City' . 4651 466 467 468 469 470 471

From I Prior to May 20, '211 May 21 to Sept. 1 IInitiatiOn\ Initiationl Af'r'n. Fee Aff'n. I Fee 20 00

80 00 20 00 20 00

100 00 20 00 20 00

80 00 20 00 20 00

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1921:].

No.1 513 514 515 516 517 518 51!! 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551

552

I _, .", I From , 1l?r1or, to May 20, '21/ .M3:Y 21 to Sept. 1 Inhi!t.tion/ "_'. Initi~~iOnl' .' , _ Fe~ Aff'n. I Fee Aft'n.· \ Senath '. . . . . .. . . . . . 40 00 : 4dranb'i-; 60'00 20· 00 Galena: ,.......... 40 00. Milford , Seligman 60'00 40 00 ' 40·00 Oriental 60~00 80'00 Crarie . Clifton Heights : .. 300'00 Lockwood . ' 980)00 Gate'>City ! 360· 00 Stinson " ........•.. 1 Spickardsville' . 20 00 20' 00' . Cunningham .. ;. Wayn"e , 80 00 20-00 Higb~'~' . Conway' . Apollo' 260 1 00 40 00 Peculiar' , '" . '" ' Lane's Prairie ' . 20:00 40· 06' Dexter . Com'fort , . 40 100 20'00 1 ColUmbia40 00 Blackwell . Ingdmar . 20' 00' Bethel . Stella'" 160: 00 ' Dawh~· . 20~0() Winigan . 20"00 . JacksbnVliile . Feriuson . 60'00 Mans~.el.d ................• 320)00 AIga..~.~1 .....• Zalma' " .. " . 40 t OO 680 1 00 . Orient " . I 360 l 00 lsoudi>dlite . 740'00 20 00 120 00 Clinton . 120'00 Cad Junction' ." • 20'00 140~ 00 Rose' Hill! '" 3-20 0 ' \ 60'00 . 20 00 Pendleton ., . ~t·' t' C a I hO"un 20: 00: '/;' Clarksburg . Foster : 801001 1 Sum'merville I 20 00 40100 Prair~e'. 20 1 00

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600 601 602 603 604 605 606

607 608

--I From Pdo'r to May 20, '211 May 21 to Sept. 1 InitiatiOn/ InitiatiOn] j Fee Aff'n. Fee Aff'n.

I Lodge

Cowgill, '.' . . .. . Deepwater York 340 00 Jamesport Tebbetts I Maplewood . 140 00 Miller· 40 00 Naylor : . Tiff City o' • • • • • • • • 20 Oil Republic 100 00 Hayti'· .. ; Rutledge . 40 00 Bernie Lamonte .... 20 00 Easter or••••••••••••••••• Olive Branch . 600 00 Ewing Forest Park . 'Grandin . 20 00 Houston . Illmo o. '. 60 00 Koshkonong , " .. Novinger , , . 60 00 Red Bird . Shamr.ock ..•.......•.... Criterion , . 20 00 Branson .............•... St. Francisville . Grove Spring Advance· . Barnett , ...•........ (Vacant) Union o. 40 00 Blodgett Emmanuel . 20 00 Puxico •.....•....•...... Bosworth . Leadwood . 20 00 ElviIis " 100 00 CosbY, .' . Clay'ton . .180 00 Acacia . 400 00 Morehouse , ' 40 00 Strasburg .- .. 20 00 Walker . Craig ., . 80 00 Eminence . Strafford· ...............•. 1 60 100 0"

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G rand Lodge of Missouri

I No.

609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618 619 6201 621 622 623 624 625 626 627 .628 629 630 631 6321 633 634 6351 636\ 637 638\ 639 640\ 6411 6421 643 6441 6451 6461 647) 6481

6491 6501 6511

I Lodge

2;rt~~ePt. 1

Prior t,o May 20, '211 May Initiationl Initiationl Fee Aff'n. I ,Fee I,

Warrenton Clark Centertown Mokane ..............•.. Wellston Mt.Washington Chaffee.................. Marion . Park ........•........... Grandview ..•........... Fairview ' " . Willard . Anderson ..........•..... Norwood .....•.......... Maple ~ ...........•.....• Owensville . Sheffield . Magnolia ..........•..... Wallace Park . Moundville . Valley Park ..•.•.•... ~ . East Gate ...........•... Tower Grove ..•.. ' . Belg-rade . Archie, '. Steele : . Tuscumbia ...........•.. \Veaubleau . Mount 4 in View . Triangle . Mizpah' .; . Jennings .'~ . Trinity ' Benj. I<~ranklin . Northeast. , . Grain Valley . Clever : . Shavch . Noel .. ' ' . Elmer ' . University . Parma ., ; . Clevelaild ........•...... Commonwealth U. D . Gardenville U. D ',' . La Russell U. D . Progress U. D :. Pilgrim U. D · l

40 00/ 20 00

I 240 00 120 00

20 00

Afi'n.

40 0 0 1 - - 40 00 2000 20 001 240, 00\ 140 00 80 00

400 00

380 00

100 00 20 00 20 00

20 00 . 40 00 60 00 360 00 '82000 20 00 20 00 60 00 1040 00 180' 00 .

200 00

460 00 400 00

20 00 40 00 200 00 60 180 200 520

100 00 280 00 40 00

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300 00 20 00

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140 100

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Lodge

No.1

I I

p'ur.ity U. - D .. ' Ray U. D TOTAL GRAND TOTAL

Prior to May 20, '21/ May '.\InitiatiOn/ \Initiationl Fee Aff'n. Fee

\ 1

I -I1 38040 001 I -1( I

Aff'.n.

120 001 'i20 06

1- , I.

1--589 00 -------

1080 00\ 36180.001

75,880 00

GRAND LODGE ~INANCES May 21, 1921 to September 6, 1921 , Receipts ,Cash-book balance, May 21, 1921. Rec'd from Dead lodges $ Masonic manuals ........•.....•......... Dues' re¢eipts ' " ..... Constitutions Library manuals .......•........•..... ," Urand Lodge Proceedings Disp~ni3ation fees, new .l9dge,s .,........ Charter fees (10) ~ " .. Interest on Liberty bonds Interest on Daily balances

1.4.00 520.50 . 91.40 8.00 j.OO 3.00 60.00 200.00 118.75 19.4.6.3

5,758.08

.~ ..21~.~8

6:972.3-6 Per capita tax, 1921, to and !nclud.ing Sept. 6, 1921.. ,$.17,4,939.50 Total receipts from May 21, ~921

Sep.t. ,~, 1!l.21

.$18.1,'911.8.6

Disbursemen ts May 21, 1921 to Sept. 6, 1921 Masonic Home of Mo. 5/7 back dues, 1920 $ -22.50 Masonic Home of (Mo. 5/7 1921 per-capita tax .. 124.956.78 Board of Education, rent G. ,L. ,offices, 4 mos... 500.00 Spalding Sta. Co., printing and supplies .... :... ,331.12 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. ;Lee., 4 months...... 1,000.00 .T. R. 'McLachlan. expenses .G.Lec......... . . . . . 162.13 John R.Parson, Grand Sec'y Emeritus......... 450.00 Frank R. Jesse. Grand Secretary 900.00 Printing. postage, stationery and incidentals. .300.00 Southwestern Bell Telephone Company........ ,25.58 Kinloch Telephone, in advance : '. . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 National Laundry, 500 aprons 12.50 'Villiam F. Johnson, expenses of GrandMaster.. .261.25 Assistant to Grand Secretary .600.00 ARsistant to Grand Secretary 600.00 E. L. Mendenhall, K. C'y 1M ReviSion pam ph. •.. 198.75 Chas. C. Homer, Jr., Mas. Servo Ass'n U. S.. . . . . . 900.00 C. H. Briggs. Mas. Servo Ass'n of ¥issouri.... 66.82 Rev. C. C. vVoods. Fraternal Correspondent.... 300.00 Wm . .lJ.,. Hall, Grand Treasurer 100.00 F. P. 'Willey, ,half-.toneR P.G.M.'s J,3oyd . .Bra~e. .. . 8.00 F', R..Tesse, expo funeral 'l'heo. Brace. P.G.M... 21.15 Edw. Higbee, expo funeral Theo. Brace, P.G;M... 3,00 18.20 V. F. Roor. expo :funeral Theo. Brace, P.G.M... H. C. Perki.ns, Auditor ... ,..................... 50.QO R. C. Ker;win, repairing electric fan........... 4.00 Mrs. S. Hall. repairing and laund. aprons.,..... 5.00 Merchants Ice and Coal Co .. Ice............... . 7 . 7 4 J;mles W. Skelly. Special Deputy, expo Clare~c.e 17.20 '$131,844.22 Cash Book Balance, Sept. 6, 1921...........

50,067.64

1921. ] No. No. No. No. No. No. No.

99, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, ~3~,

Grand Lodg.e of Missouri Uncleared Warrants C. H. Briggs, !\~as. Servo Ass'n Mo . C. :H. Briggs, Mas. S.ery. 4ss'.n of Mo . Spalding Sta. Co. . : . Southwestern Bell Telephone . National Laundry Company . Mas. Home .of Mo.. 5/7 pet-cap. to 9/6 .. F. R. Jesse, ~printing, .P9stage, ~nc .

'Cash Book Balance, Sept.

56.69

.~~j~

7.00 12.50 49.50 .100.00

330.76 6, 1921. ......• 50,067.64

Bank Book Balance, Sept: ,6, -1921 $50,398.40 The cash ~al~nce .on ·hat;ld, Sept. 9, 1920, as per report of the Grand Se.cretary was : · $52,879.65 !Balance on .11and ~s :per .abo:v.~, .report, .Sept.. 6, 1921. 50,O~7.64 Expenditures above this y.ear's income................ Fr~,ternally sUb~itted,

2,812:01

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[Sept.

REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER To the M. W. Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Missouri:

Dear Brethren: Herewith I. submit my report as Grand Treasurer together with my books and vouchers: . 'l'he following is a list of my receipts and disbursements in detail since my last report: ' Receipts Balance on hand Sept. 9, 1920, as shown by Bank Book $ 56,777.68 112.05 24 Rec~~ved fr.?m Gr~nd Sesretary .

In20

Sept.

掳S~路

Nov.

i>~f'

11 19 26 4

12 16 , 22, 27 30 2

6 10 16 22 28 29

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Al?r il

12 18 22 26 31

In 26 5 12 19 26

15 24 30

Ml:)-,Y

June

JU.~y

18 20 28

11 18 24 25 ~ 5 5 6 7 8 9 11

,,'

148.40 184.70 100.85 158.34 1,540.94 -120.90 72.25 53.70 102.65 212.50 133.65 147.50 113.60 160.55 124.70 118.75 125.55 85.70 ] ]6.51 124.95 159.10 11 5.95 Ullj,51

142.50 112.50 91.65 116.95 155.25 99.65 122.95 135.85 105.50 118.55 144.05 103.75 66.50 120.55 41.00 Interest on Bonds 212.50 Rec~,ived f~?m Gr:;;nd Ses;etary:::::::::::::::: 109.20 38.55 44.25 63.45 70,20 Interest on Bonds 118.75 Rec~}Ved f~?m Gr:;;nd Se~;etary:::::::::::::::: 55.90 6,436.75 3,720.50 73.80 2,353.75 2,570.75 5,418.75 2,077.25 4,905.25 ................ l! 7,110.25

Grand Lodg'e of Missouri

1921.] 12 13

6,492.50 5,715.25 10,339.00. 5,092.50 l{),107.00 116.20 5,451.25 5,372.75 10,265.75 4,499.25 6,185.75 5,383.00 8,855.75 7,685.50 14,749.75 9,735.00 9,188.25 - 6,292.50 . 81.00 5,119.70 2,302.50 222.25 399.00 117.25 122.50 63.10 230.75 127.75 54.2,5 130.00 40.25 94.45 250.50 18.80

Rec~~~ed fr.?m Gr~nd Sesretary:::::::.:::::::::

15 16 18 18 19 20 ~l

Aug.

22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 1

4 6

12 15 17 18 19 25 27 29

1 6

Sept: ·Oct. Nov.· Dec.: Jan. Fe·b'. March April

Interest on Daily Balances· 1920 .......•...•••••.•••••..••••••••••••••• ;. ••.•. •• 1920 .. :. . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .• . . . .. .. . . 1920 ; .. . . .•. . . .. .. .•. .. .•. . . . 1920 : ; ; '.......•.. '. . . 1921 " ." . . .. .. . . . •. .. .. . 1921; '.' " '. . . . 1921·.· .•...... , .......•.. ,..•..... , ........•...•.'.... 1921.. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . •. .

J'uly Aug.

1921............................................... 1921 ........•....' '. .......•.. ~ " . ','," .

r:J'e

105.02 54.34

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September 6, 1921, Total Receipts

49.53 44.40 35.30 21.31 19.44 15.33

1§:a

59.18 114.43

$239,795.37

DISBURSEMENTS 1920 Sept.. 8 ... 23 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 If' 28 28 28 29 , .. 29 .. ' 29 '29

Warrant No. 190 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per, cap. to Sept. 9 .. 1 Pay Roll 1920, Grand Lodge, Kan. City .... 2 Board of Ed'n-Rent G. Lodge offices, Sept. 3 H. A. Krueger, Grand. Tiler . 4 Spalding Sta. Co., Printing, etc . . . 5 J.,R.· McLachlan, G. Lee:, salary,' Sept. : ,-6 John R. Parson, G. S~c., Salary, Sept . 7 John R. Par:son, printing, postage, inc . . 8 Assistant to Grand Sec'y, Sept. 9 Assistant to Grand Sec'y, Sept. ..•........ 10 Kinloch Telephone to Oct. L . 11· Nat'lLaundry Co., aprons . 12 '.Delafield & Snow, Premo bonds, G.S.G.T . 13- Albert Meyer, portrait J. C. Garrell, G.M . 14 vVm: F ..Johzlsbn, expense of GrandMaster 15' LeeM. Edgar, reporting 1920 Pro., etc.· . 16 W. R. Shrodes, Chmn. Com. Pay Roll .

3,898.03 15,6'13.65 125.00 150.00 95.06 250.00 300.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 22.50 15.42 100.00 65.00 500.00 108.50 100.00

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6 6

12 14 18 20

[Sept'.

50:0'0 C. L. Alexander;: Chmn:.Com. Chart. Lodges 50.00 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor, 1920 ..... ',: . 40.00 Eugene McQuillin, Exp. Revision COJ!l . 20,00 P. B. Eversden, Organist Grand Lodge . 8,000.00 Masonic Temple Ass'n of St. Louis . 660.00 F. O. Wood, K. _C'y. Co,in. Arriingeme·hts . 27.65 F. R. Jesse, Exp. fun'l Xen. Ryland, P.G.M. 10.00 E. C. - Kerwin, repairs fo G. L. safe . 27.65 Wm. A. Hall, expo fun'l Xen. Ryland, P.G.M. 22.73 C. H. Briggs, expo fun'l Xen. Ryland;' " 25-.48 J:W. Bingham, expo fun'l Xen. Ryland, -15.83 W. F: Johnson, exp, fun'l Xen. Ryland, 4.00 F. P. Willey, half-tone " 25.85 Spalding ·Sta. Co., filing-case :for G. M . 263.83 Spalding' Sta. Co., petition-forms . 800.00 C. C.'Homer, Jr:, Mas. Servo Ass'n. of'U. S . 4'4.00 C: H. Briggs, Exp. Mas. Servo Ass'n of Mo. 3,0.00 J. Kennard & Sons, furniture, G. Sec: . 125.00 Bd: Education, rent G. L, offices, Oetober .. 250.00 J. R. - McLachlap, sala~y G. L:! Oct0\:ier ...• 300.00 John'R.·Parson" salary., G. Sec., Octol:ier .... 150.00 Assistant to Grand Sec'y, salary, October 150.00 Assistant to Grand Sec'y, salary, October 4.00 Southwestern Bell Tel: Co.,-Sept . 22.50 Kinloch'Tel. C~ Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 1920 . 16.81 Spalding·Sta. co., printing &: supplies . 4.05 Southwestern Bell Tel.-October . 35.00 Wm. F; Kuhn, Exp, CentennHil Com:' . 42.00 C.H:Briggs, expo Mas. Servo Ass'n, St. Louis 50.78 Wm: F. Johnson, expo "," .. " 20.00 W. B.' Foskett, repair:' office furniture .... 157.50 Barr Jewelry Co., K. C'y jewel, J.C.GarrelP 71.75 First Nat'l Batik, St. LouIs, pay roll' . John R. Parson. printing, postage, etc . 50.00 J. R. McLachla,n. expo G. Lec:, October . 101.62 R. R. Kreeger, chmn. "50 French children" 456.25 Delafil~ld' 8£ Snow, Ins.' furnishing'S' G: L ... 7.70 C. H. Briggs; Exp; Mas. Setv: Ass'n of Mo:' 45':68 Bd: Ed'n-Rent G. L. office, November: ... 125.00 Johh' R: Parson; G: Sec., salary, November, 300.00 J. R.' McLachlan, G. Lec. salary, November' 250:00 Ass't to Grand 'Sec'y, salary, November:. 15'0.00 AssT to Grand'Sec'y, salary, November:., 150.00 First' Nat'!' Bank; St: Louis; 1920 pay r'oll 101:9'5 John'R'. Parsoh; G: Sec., Printing; postage~. 100.00 Spalding'Sta. Co:, printing' and' supplies: ... 10~.16 J. R. McLachla'n, expo 'G'. Lee" November:. 119:86 Merch. Ice and'Coa.lCa:. Ice·to Nov. 30: ... 6:12 Hugo Busch, Floral desIgn, Hough funeral 10.00 Southw~sl'ern HEm'Tel., for November' . 6.00 . C. C. Homer, Jr., Mas. Servo Ass'n U. S 900.00 Bd. Ed·n....:.:...Rent G. L; off'ices-December . 125.00 John R. Parson, G. Sec., salary for Dec., . 300.00 C. H. Briggs, eXI:>, Mas. Servo Ass'n 'of Mb. 116.60 W. F. Johnson, expo of Grand Master . 500,00 72~' Mendle' Ptg: CO.,1920 Pro., etc' ' . 3,470:14 73 'Wm. A. Hall. G. Treasurer . 100.00 74 C. C. WoOds, Com. Frat. Correspondence .. 150.00 75 Assistant to ',Gr'and 'Sec'y, mo. of Dec: . 150.00 . 76 Assistant to Grand,'Sec'y, mo. of Dec.: 150.00 77 J,. R: McLachlan" G. Lec., salary-"December 250.00 78' J: R; McLachlan,' expo G.Lec.,-December 97.83 79 Miss. Valley' Trust Co:,-Safe' Deposlt' . 5.00

17 IS 19 20 21' 22 23 ' 24' 25 26 27' 28 29 30 31 32 ' 33 34 35' . 36' 37 38 39 40 41' 42' 43 ' 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53' 54 ' 55 ' 56 ' 57 58 ' 59' 60" 61 62 63' 64' 65 66 67 68 69 70 71

8'0: 81 82 83 84 85, 86

Kinloch' Tel: Co., to March' 31, '1921' . Southwestern Bell, Tel. for De'cember . Spalding' Sta. Co., printing and supplies .. C., H .. Briggs, Mas; Servo Ass'n of Mo:: . Wm. F. Kuhn, expo Centennial Com: ..... , . Wm. A .. Sornmer·s,'Chrnn, Cente'nnialCom . Geo. Wash. Mas. Nat'l Memorial Ass'n .

22.50 4.00 90.15 12-9.83 , 32.00 5',933.00 1;000.00

Grand- Lodge of

19,21.] Jan.. i,

28 28 28 28

28 28 3 4

,i .i

5 21 21

21 '22 23 23 25 25 25

25 25 1 1 1

88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96

il8

100 101

102 103

104

105 106

107

1138

109

110

1 1 3

111

115

4 4

10 14 16

28 30

31 31 31

2 2 2

11 18 18 21 21 22 22 23

23 23 26

28 28

28 3 3 3 7 7 7

12 13

112

113

114 116

117

118

119 120 121 122

123 124 125

126

127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136

137

138 139 140

141

142 143 144

145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 '153 154 155

156'

157

~T\4issouri

Bd. Ed'n, rent G. L. offices, mo of Jan..... J. R. McLachlan; salary G. Lee., January .. John R. Parson, salary. G. Sec., January .. Assistant to' Grand' Sec'y-January . Assistant to Grand Sec'y-January . Mendle Printing Co., card ip.dex . Spalding Sta. Co.,. printing and supplies .. J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lee., January .. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co." January . C.H. Briggs, expo Mas. Servo Ass'n of Mo . A. F. Ittner, telegrams, Lampert funeral., Leonard Coen, emblem Ryland funeraL . C. H. Briggs, expo Mas. Servo Ass'n of Mo . J. W. Bingham,exp. funeral Jacob Lampert John R. Parson, G. Sec., salary. February .. Bd. Ed'n-Rent G. L. offices, February .... J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lee., February Assistant to Grand Sec'y-January . Assistant to Grand Sec'y-January . Wm. 1'-'. Johnson, expo to Alexandria, Va . M. E. Schmidt, del. expo to Alexandria, Va. A. A. Johnson, expo to Lampert funeral. . Bert S. Lee, expo to Lampert funeral . C. H. Briggs, expo to Lampert funeral . R. R. Kreeger, expo to Lampert funeral.. Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies, Feb... J. R. McLachlan, expo G. L. for February .. Merch. lee & Coal Co., Ice, Dec., Jan., Feb. A. Meyer, emblem Jacob Lampert funeral A. Kron, 4 limousines Jacob Lampert fun. Spalding Sta. Co., envelopes . Southwestern Bell Tel., February . C. H. Briggs, expo Mas. Servo Ass'n of Mo . John R. Parson, Printing,' postage, inc . Bd. Ed'n-Rent G. L. offices, March . C. C. \Voods, Com. Frat. Correspondence .. John R. Parson, G. Sec'y, salary, March .. J. R. McLachlan. G. Lee., salary March .. Assistant to Grand Secretary, March . Assistant to Grand Sec'y, March . Becktold Book-.binding Co., manuals . G. S. McLanahan, expo to Mas. Servo Ass'n C. H. Briggs, expo Mas. Servo Ass'n of Mo. St. L. "Globe-Democrat," funeral notice .. J. R. McLachlan, expo Grand Lee., March .. Mas. Relief Ass'n U. S. and Can. to 1921 W. F. Johnson, expo Grand Master . Spalding Sta. Co., printing, sup., March .. Nat'l Laundry Co., apr路ons . John H. Parson. printing, postage, etc . Kinloch Tel. Co., to June 30, 1921 .. , . Southwestern .Bell Tel., for March . F. D. Gildersleeve, Tel., funeral J: Lampert C. H. Briggs. expo Mas. Servo Ass'n of Mo... F.' R ..Tesse, expo funeral J. W. Boyd, P.G:M. Bd. Ed'n, rent G. L. offices, -ApriL , .. .Tohn R. Parson, G. Sec'y, salary April . R. R. Kreeger, Exp. fun'l P. G. M. Boyd . V. F. ,Boor, expo Lampert and Boyd funerals E. B..:Myers, emblem, J. W. Boyd funeral.. J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lec., ApriL.:. Assistan t to Grand Sec'y, April .. ,.. Assistant to Grand Sec'y, April , John R. Parson, Printing, postage, etc . Ed. Ed'n-Rent Grand Lodge offices, May .. J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lee. for April., Schultz Studio, photograph J. W. Boyd~. Spalding.Sta. Co., printing and supplies .. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., ApriL . Buxton & Skinner, printing for G. M , D. M. Wilson, expo Com. Revision'Bylaws ..

47' 125:00 25Q,00 300.00 150.00 150.00 53.50 55.45 113.32 4.10 135.08

13.17

16.00 56.69 37.84 300.00 125.00 250.00 150.00 150.00 136.55 136.55 30.00 30.00 28.00 35.00 41.59 112.76 4.50 20.00 48.00 36.04 4.30

116.63

50.00 125.00 150.00 300.00 250.00 150.00 150.00 1,482.77 56.50

199.82 5.50 131.26 433.79 250.00 85.15 6.15 50.00 22.50 4.05 2.69

84:39 37.40

125.00 300.00 5.00 40.00 15.00 250.00 150.00 150.00 50.00 125:00

115.51

2.-50 8.50 4.00 10.23 20.00

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June

31 31 31 31 31 31

1 2

4 6 6 6 6

14 15 21 21 21 21 22

25 30 30 30 30 1

1 1 1 1 1 2 7 9

16 23 27 28

30 30 30

30 30 5

5 5 5

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10 13 19 22

27 30 30 30

30 30 30

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75.00 158 . John R. pa~son, printing, postage, etc . 300.00 . 159 John R. Parson, G. Sec'y-salary, May 26.78 160 Wm. F. Johnson, expenses to St. L. install. 250.00 . 161 J. R. McLachlan, G. Lec., salary May 150.00 ; .. 162 Assistant to Grand Sec'y, May 150.00 . 163 Assistant to Grand Sec'y, May 21.15 164 Frank R. Jesse, expo to fun'l P.G.M.Brace 11.25 . 165 W. F. Johnson, expo fun'l P.G.M. Brace 18.20 . 166 Van F. Boor, expo fun'l P.G.M. Brace 38.90 . 167 Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies 125.00 Bd. Ed'n-Rent G. L. offices, June . 168 117.13 169 J. R. McLachlan, expo of G. Lee. for May路 .. 4.00 170 F. P. Willey, half-tone J. W. Boyd, P.G.M . 22.56 . 171 Spalding Sta. Co., 1M 2c envelopes 50.00 172 Perkins Auditing Co .. aud. books, to 5-20-21 5.60 . 173 Southwestern Bell TeL, May 8.00 . 174 Edw. Higbee, expo to fun'l Theo. Brace 198.75 175 E. L. Mendenhall, K. ':::'y, 1M copies bylaws 4.00 176 F. P. Willey, half-tone Theo Brace, P.G.M. 22.50 177 Mas. Home of Mo. ba"k dues to June 21 .. 900.00 178 C. C. Homer, Jr., Mas. Servo Ass'n of U.S . 4.00 . 179 E. C. Kerwin, repairing elec. fan 5.00 . 180 Mrs. S. Hall, repairing aprons, etc 50.00 181 Frank R. Jesse, printing, postage, etc . 150.00 182 John R. Parson, salary G. Sec. Emeritus .. 300.00 183 Frank R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y-June .. 150.00 . 184 Assistant to Grand Sec.-June 150.00 . 185 Assistant to Grand Sec.-June 250.00 . 186 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lee., June 125.00 . 187 Wm .. F. Johnson, expo Grand Master 150.00 188 C. C. Woods, Fraternal correspondent 7.Ml . 189 Southwestern ,Bell TeL-June 22.50 190 Kinloch Tel. Co., to Oct. 1, 1921. . 94.30 191 Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies, etc .. 7,255.17 192 Mas. H?me of Mo. 5/7 per: cap. tax to 7 -2-21 125.00 193 Bd. Ed n-Rent G. L. offlces-July . 45.00 . 194 J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lec.-June 195 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. July 5-9 12,375.53 196 Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies . 44.88 . 197 Frank R. Jesse, printing, postage, etc 50.00 198 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. July 11-'-16 32,040.35 199 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. July 18-23 26,541:25 200 Wm. A. Hall, bal. salary G. Treas . 100.00 . 201 Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies 22.24 . 202 Frank R. Jesse, salary G. Sec.-July 300.00 203 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lec.-July . 250.00 204 John R. Parson, salary G. Sec. Emeritus .. 150.00 . 205 Assistant to Grand Secretary, July 150.00 . 206 Assistant to Grand Sec'y-July 150.00 207 F. R. Jesse, Grand Sec., printing, postage .. 50.00 208 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. July 25-30 40,361.96 209 Merch. Ice & Coal Co., Ice to .July 30 . 7.74 210 Southwestern Bell Tel. Co.-July . 4.10 . 211 Spalding Sta. Co., printing, supplies 69.99 212 Ed. Ed'n, rent G. Sec. office, August. . 125.00 213 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. Aug. 1-6 5,829.07 214 C. C. Woods, Fraternal Correspondent. .. 150.00 215 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. Aug. 8-13 87.50 216 Wm. F. Johnson, expo of Grand Master .. 125.00 217 Frank R. Jesse, printing, postage, etc .... 50.00 218 Mas. Home of Mo. 5/7 per cap. Aug. 13-27 416.45 219 Bd. Ed'n, rent G. L. offices, September .. 125.00 220 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec.-August. ..... 300.00 221 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lec.-August .. 250.00 222 John R. Parson, salary G. Sec., Emeritus .. 150.00 223 Assistant to Grand Sec'y-August. . 150.00 224 Assistant to G. Sec'y-August. . 150.00 225 Southwestern Bell Tel.-Change Directory 1.50 226 James W. Skelly, Spl. Dep. to Claren~e .. 17.20 Total disbursements

$189,453.66

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1921.], " Total Receipts Total Disbursements

. RECAPITULATION

Balance, Sept. 6, 1921 No. 99, C. H. Briggs ...

2 979537 $ 3 '453'.66 9 18, .

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$ 50,3H.71,

66.69

Bank Balance, Sept. 6, 1921 $ 50,398"{0 Fraternally submitted, WM. A. HALL, Grand Treasurer. St. Louis, Sept. 6, 1921.

REPORT OF AUDITOR Saint Louis, Missouri, September 10, 1921. To the M. VY'. Grand Lodge A. 1". and A. M. of Missouri. Gentlemen : I have examined the books and records of the Grand Lodge for the period which commenced May 20, 1921, and ended September 6, 1921. . The following are summaries of the Receipts and Disbursements for the period:GENERAL FUND Receipts Net Balance May 20, 1921 $ 5,758.08 Interest on Liberty Bonds and Bank Balances $ 313.38 Sale of路 Masonic Manuals, etc., and other Miscellaneous Sources 640.90 Fees, Dispensation and Charter............... 260.00 Per Capita Tax 174,939.50 $176,153.78 $181,911.86 DISBURSEMENTS 'Varrants issued Nos. 161-232 inclusive Net Balance September 6, 1921. Warrants Outstanding Verified Bank Balance, September 6, 1921

$131,844.22 :.

$ 50,067.64 330.76 $ 50,398.40

SPRCIAL INITIATION FEE FOR THE MASONIC HOME Receipts May 20, 1921-September I, 1921. $36,760.00 Payments to Masonic Home, Checques Nos. 25-38 36.640.00 Verified Bank Balance September 1, 1921

120.00

-Turned over to home in remittance of 9/3/21. In eompany with the Grand Treasurer, Brother William A. Hall, I verified the following papers of the Grand Lodge of Missouri as deposited in a Safe Deposit Box of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Louis, in the name of the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Missouri,viz:I Ten $1,000.00, 414 % U. S. Government Liberty Loan Bonds .. $10,000.00 !<'ive $1,000.00, 4 %. % U. S. Government Liberty Loan Bonds.. 5,000.00 Fidelity Bonds covering the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer in amounts of $25,000.00 each expire September 27, 1921. Payment of Annual Premiums .continues these bonds in force. ' ViOUr;;~e~dlt~~ Mount Washington Cemetery Lot as reported in preInsurance or. Furniture and Fixtures for $],000.00 expiring November 25, 1921. Lease on premises expiring .Tune 30, 1922. ' I HEREBY CERTIFY, that the above summaries have been 'compiled from the books of the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of ~~i~~~~Xi'fo~~d that all receipts of record have been properly acFraternally yours, H. CLAY PERKINS. AUditor.

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK Sept. 7, 192'1 Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Mo., St. Louis, Mo. . Dear Sirs:This is to certify that the balance standing to the credit of Grand Lodge A. F. & A .. M. of Missouri, at the close of busincgs September G, lnl, was Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Ninety Eight and 40/100 dollars ($50,398.10). Very truly yours, F. L. DENBY, Asst.' Cashier. O. K.--H. Clay Perkins, Auditor.

REPORT OF COMMITIEE ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE . '. M. ,W. Bro. C. C. Woods presented the report of Comn1ittee on Fraternal Correspondence which on motion W:lS adopted. See Appendix. '

STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMIITEES Th~ 'Grand Master announced' the following Standing and Committees for the session: .

Sp~cial

JURISPRUDENCE-A. T. Dumm, Chairman; Jno. C. Robertson, St. Louis; Thos. F. Hurd, Paris; Thad B. Landon, Kansas City; A. 13. Frey, St. Louis; Leonard Haydon, Springfield; Byrne E. Bigger, Hannib.a!. APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES-Wm. R. Gentry, Chairman; W. L., Hamrick, Clarence; Jas. F. Fulbright, Doniphan; Henry C. Chiles, Lex.ington; Wm. D. Moore, St. Louis; Guy C. Million, Boonville; A. II. Mann, Kansas .City; N. H. Johnson, Boonville. WAYS 'AND MEAN~Julius C. Garrell, Chairman;F. Allen Pierce, H, Walter Gotsch, John T. Short, D. M. Wilson, W. A. Phipps, H. N. Martin, Roy H. Simms, M. A. Peery. CREDENTIALS-L. H. Abrams, Chairman; Henry H. O'Ha.ra, Chas. G. Gund, Sam'l Stamford, Oliver W. Kortjohn,' Wm: Wagner, ,Geo. W. Flynn, Chas. H. Edler, Jackson J. Hagen, F. W. 路1\-Iorehead. .ClaudeH. Knapp, Walter' A. Webb, FredB. Howarth, H. 'Va1ter .Gotsch. PAY ROLL-Walter R. Shl'ude8, Chairman; D. 1\'1'. 'Yllson, Jr., Walter q. Huggett. Arthur Cong'er, Jr., Virgil V. Smith, Frank E. Cottier, Henry C. Stohlmann, Chas. M. Prosser, EdWin PaschaL CHART'BRED LODGES-C. L. Alexander, Chairman; Paul Baldw.ln, Sanford G. Prosser, J. B. Spainhower,T. A. Ross, David B. Butchers, 'V" G. Lloyd, Vesta T. Wray, Chas. E. Cullen. LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION-James A. Boone, Chairma.n;' W. S. Laze, J. E. Thompson, Thos. L. Rehard, Thos. ~'I. ,McMillen, 路Henry C. Kirchner, Douglas W. Robert, W. P. Stearnl8, E. B. Kellerm,an. CHARITY-James P. Tucker, Chairman-J. Marvin Meals, John L. Crain. 路W. W. Corbett, W. L. Holden, Geo. A. Ramsey, James C. McDowelL Jameg A. Kent, Frll.nk IJ. Smith.

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REPORTS OF D: D. G. M's.-Wm. T. Jamison, Cha.irman--G. P. Scrivener, L.路 L. Purkhiser, Alfred S. lVlichaclis, John' W; "Talbott, Geo. F< W'ilson, .Joseph Park, Maurice B. Vaughn, Robert C. Duffin. MASONIC BOAHD OF RELIEF-A. J. O'Reilly, Chairman; Henry Schroeder, O. B. Calhoun, Henry P. Weber, Howard McCa'rthy" B. P. Burnham, C. C. Stobaugh, Leslie E. Dean. . RITUAL~D.l\1. 'Wilson; Chairman; R. R. Kreeger, John T. Short, J. R. McLachlan, Frank R. Jesse, Wm. A. Hall.

MASONIC HOME-Wm. A. Sommers, Chairman;, D. E. Nichols, Rolla U. Terry, John S. Newlon, Jesse G. 'Vesterman, Chas. L. Kirk, 路C. H. McMahan, Frank Brittain, Robert Goggin. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE-C. C. Woods, 路Chairman. OBITUARIES-Corona H. Briggs, Chairman; James Bailey, John H. Spratley,. Eddie Potter, George T. Ingersoll, Joseph Williamson, Clarence R. Decker, Julius H. Conrads. AUDITING-::--H. Clay Perkins, Chairman. GRAND

MASTER'S

ADDRESS-A.

Dockery,

Chairman.

UNF'INISHED BUSINESS-E. G. Rathbone, Chairman; John H: Chit-wood, Cornelius D. Struble; Gco. C. Gundlach, Chas. A. FitzGerald, Albert S. Bunch, B. 'V. Bowman, Wm. H.' Rader. TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS-F; D. Gildersleeve, Chairman'.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-Wm. F. KUhn, C. C. Woods, C. H. Briggs, A. S. Houston, Tolman W. Cotton. MANUALS-Frank Gundlach .

Jesse,

George

Mayhall,

John

. RITtJAL-D: M. Wllson: R. R. Kreeger, John T. Shot'(J. Lachlan, Frank R. Jesse, Wm. A. Hall.

'R~ Me'-

REVISION OF TRIAL CODE-Dorsey A. Jamison, Edward' Higbee. ,A,rch A. Jo~nson, Karl .M. Vetsburg', Thad B. Landon. REVISION OF BY-LAWS-D. M. Wilson, Eugene McQtilllln,'Byrne E. Bigger. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION-Wm. A. Sommers, Vetsburg, Wm. F. Kuhn, D. M. Wilson, Arch A. Johnson. ,

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Karl

IIIASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS-C. H. Briggs; F. R. Jesse, J. H. Cranfill; Co'nsulting Architect, J. L. Heckenllvely. LEASE OF OFFICES:""-Frank R. .Jesse, R. F. Stevenson; MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES~ Corona H. Br.iggs; 2 years; Geo. S. McLanahan; 1 year; Geor&"e Coslow, 3 .years.

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ABSENCE OF GRAND SENIOR DEACON Grand l\1aster Johnson read the following message from the Grand Senior Deacon, Orestes Mitchell, of St. Joseph, explaining his inability to be present on account of illnesS!: St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 20, 1921. Grand Master W. F. Johnson: Am confined at home under the care of physician. Will be unable to attend Grand Lodge. It is the greatest disappointment that i am unable to attend this Centennial Celebration. I hope and pray it will be exceedingly interesting and路 successful. Kindly express my Fraternal greetings to the Brethren. ORESTES MITCHELL.

MESSAGE FROM PAST GRAND MASTER FINAGIN The Gr.and Secretary read the following telegram from Past Grand Master Jos. C. Finagin: Portsmouth, Va., Sept. 19, 1921. Frank R. Jesse, Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. Alhambra Grotto, Grand and Magnolia Ave., st. Louis, Mo.; Offer congratulations on this auspicious occasion. serious illness prevents my attendance.

Regret that

Fraternally yours, JOSEPH C. FINAGIN,

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIAnON OF UNITED STATES M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs presented and read the following report of the committee, which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means: To the M. TV. Grand Lodge of Missouri A. F. and A. M. Dear Brethren: Your Standing Committee on the Masonic Service Association ot the United States offers the following ;eport: At a meeting of the Com.mittee held in St. Louis in November, some general plans路 were considered to be discussed more fully at a later meeting. The Chairman called a meeting for January 18, 1921, at Jefferson City. M. W. Bro. Jacob Lampert was unable to attend this meet1n~.

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W. Bro. Geo. S. McLanahan and the Chairman addressed a meeting of several hundred Freemasons but besides this little could be done. In the meantime, the Chairman had begun a work o路f visiting various Masonic gatherings as opportunity offered, to present the work of this Association. A visit to Jefferson City by the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer was the occasion which was improved by two members of the Committee. 路Subsequently, the Chairman spent a week in March with the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer in St. Louis and vicinity, delivering seven addresses. The next week they were together In Kansas City and vicinity, and the Chairman delivered seven addresses. The last of May and first of June In company with the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer, the Chairman visited Hannibal, Shelbina, Chillicothe, Gallatin and Trenton, giving an address at each place. Beginning- with October, and continuing through the year, the Chairman gave addresses explaining the work of the Association, in addition to those referred to above, at Sedalia, Joplin, Springfield, St. Joseph. Nelson, Lexington, Kansas City, Independence, Lees Summit. Albany, Maryville, Cassville, Moberly, Greenfield, Strafford, Caruthersville, Malden, Poplar Bluff, Sikeston, West Plains, Bonne Terre, Morley, Marshfield, Bolivar, Lebanon, Sullivan, Steelville, Rolla, Dixon, St. Louis Lodge No. 20, Cuba, Lamar, Birch Tree, Van Buren, Cabool, Mountain Grove, Willow Springs, Clinton, Appleton City, Aurora, Nevada, Carthage, Morrisville, Rogersville, Fair Grove, Walnut Grove, Monett, Richland, Waynesville, Garrett Lodge at Arcola, Houston, Bru.mley and Windsor. No expense was incurred in connection with addresses given at Springfield and Windsor. The expense of the visits to Greenfield, Sikeston, Morley, Steelville, St. Louis Lodge No. 20, Aurora, Garrett Lodge at Arcola, Housto.n and Brumley was borne by the Lodges which Invited him. Part of the expense of the visits to Rolla and Rogersville was met; but, in general the appropriation made by the Grand Lodge one year ago was drawn upon and all but a few dollars was used in the work of disseminating information concerning the Masonic Service Association of the United States. A more detailed account of expenses Is on file in the office of the Grand Secretary.. In all, your Chairman delivered about seventy-five addresses during the year. The lamented death of M. W. Bro . ,Jacob Lampert in February, prevented any further meeting of the Committee prior to the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge. In November, 1920, your Committee with the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, represented this Grand'Lodge in the Annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association held in St. Louis. Freemasonry made American instltuti'ons in the beginning. To preserve them is the task which in a very large measure falls to our lot today.

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Our fathers .rejected the union of Church and State, which pre~ vaHed·.ln JEurope, and proclaimed liberty of conscience. At the .·same time they avoided the madness which later wrecked the French nevolution in the denial of God and moral responsibility. To give new emphasis-to the ·Fatherhood of God as the basis of the Brotherhood of Man is our mission today.

-With net gain in membershh) ot. more than twenty thousand in the last two years, we owe it to these strong,· young men who are seeking Light to make Freemasonry more than adegree-m·ill.and 'tQ help them understand that o~'ly as we carry the principles of our· Order into all the activities of life, governmental, commercial, social and religious, can we save· the civilization which our· fathers be!1ue~t.hed to us. .Between the ecclesiastical despotisms on the one ·hand which' seek to enslave,· and the Bolshevik tendencies on the other which try to undermine and destroy all sense of moral responsibility the English-speaking Freemasonry of today is the chief hope of civilization. ;"\Ve. recommend ·therefore, the continuance of the work begun the .past. year, and that the sum of One Thousand Dollars (U,OOO) be ap·propriated ;by. this Grand Lo<Jgeand put at the disposal of your Com.mittee . to defr:ay .the expenses of speakers who may be secured to .visit .Masonic gatherings to expo.und. the great principles so vital to~ay. . .And, we sugg~est that the Grand Master, Grand Secretary and .Grand Lecturer, with the District Deputy Grand Masters, assist .this . Committee in planning the work to be done. Fraternally submitted, CORONA H. BRIGGS, .GEO. S. McLANAHAN, GEORGE COSLOW.

CALLEP '~ROl\1 LABOR At 11:00 A. M. the Grand Lodge was called from Labor 2:00 o'clock this afternoon in order that the brethren might enjoy an automobile drive tendered by the Centennial Entertainmerit Committee; and luncheon at 12 :30 P. M. at Alhambra Grotto, the Lodges of the Thirty-third and ·Fifty· seventh Districts acting as hosts.

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FIRST DA~Y::-AF:T~RN90~,~.~.~~9N The Grand Lodge was c.~U~d to .LAI?OR,at ,2.:00 o'clDck P. M. by M. W. Grand :Master :'Johnson, \.with .the lother Grand Officers oC,ct~pyi~g ~heir f'e~p~ctive ,stations. _ .. P~ayer by ·R. W. and Rev. Brother 'Fred ·V. Loos, Grand Ghe;tp~o.ip.

'CENT~l~'~!~L"~~~EBRA:TION _P~~,~in,g~~s~ed Vi~itors ·The'Committee.on)Distinguished~VisitoFs, ·M. ·W.~Bro.Wm. ,·F. JZ.uhn,. G1'1ai~ma~, retir,ed and ret~ming ~ntt:oduc,e~d the· folJ9.Wing 7dj§ti.1!g1~is.h.t:.d ;v:isi~i.ng i~r.~.tpre.n·: M. W.· Bro. ·Ro{}ney,·C. ,Blake, Grand .Master.of. ·the ,Grand ,Lodge ,of TeI\nessee; Rt. W. Bro. -J. ·Ray· Nyemaster, .Deputy.Grand Master, ,an.d .representing the Grand Master. of the Grand Lodge of. Iowa; M. W. ~B·~o:"Cha:se·With~o.;:~~a~t. Grand Maste~oi th~"Grand'Lodg~ of' (;010,r~d.0·l~~,d . r,~p'res~nti.~g ,th~' ~~~nd ')4aster, tllE:reo.!. "a~d '~Rt. W.. Bro. Marcus .A. Loevy, r,epresenting the Grand Master of. the York Gt:and ;~~~:i'e ?f. ,the ,~~p.~blic ~:~x!<:o.

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The' Grand "Master responded in "behal f of ·the Freemasons of our entire state. "I bid you a ·warm, .cordial, .hearty and .Ft:~~~rn.o.l greetil}~." i·The distinguished vis:itors were·then .conducted ·to the. Grand ,~a~.t..and 9-c~qr.de~ ~he ..Gr?~d :tIonors. By 'Grand ,Master Johnson: Brethren this is a closed session of. the Centennial exercise». ·The tl\Iost:;Excellent Committee !f,or this Centennialjhas labored .hard and ,9Qigently ~6-provid,e !t.hat ,which "will ,instruct, ,enter.taln ;and j.mll}{e -y'o,ur stay .in: t.he .City of ·St. Lo.uis .delightful, and to be happily ,re"mefTlQered her~after. . <Itt. W. Bro. Sommers, assumed ·the Chair" introduced .the Centennial.Male ·Quartette. composed of ·BrothersJ. Glenn Lee, Frank -Spahn, -Clifford lorns, J. J. ~Kessler. and directed the .f.ollowlng PROq RA,MM:E: ··;Rern.e~ber,·.No_w,l'hy Cr.eator"

Gentennial Male. Qu~rtette Address of Welcome and Greeting .. MW. Bro... WilIiam .F. Johnson

)\Ir.. Chairman of the Centennial Committee, Most Worshlpfuls, .Right .W:O'!:S~{Pf;~·ls,· :~pd .Brethren:' ., " .. ..... ' ...., . . . , , ' .

...A.s .I:lf;:1.ta.~.d :i n ~~h.is {m.~g~Jfic~nt p~l1~ence,<,u~eq~.ale.d (dq~bgess .In the history of our Grand Jurisdic~i.q.n. .I1f.eellth~t,it':.is~a~,~asy ~llsk~~o utter ,words .of welcome, yet I am reminded of the boastful words of Percy. called "Hotspur,' in the earlYhi~tory of Englan'd, when th'rilled 'with; his ·own' eiiuiusiasm,~' he . gave' utteray{ce ~O-.th~se w~r.ds; . '.

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'''Methinks it were an, easy leap To pluck bright Honor From the pale' faced moon, -Or dive into the bottom of the deep Where fathomed line, could never touch th~ ground, And pluck up, drowned Honor by the locks.;' Words are feeble when it comes to expressing a true welcome and a deep sentiment. They are but the vehicles of thought,'a.nd, even when aided by' voice,expr,ession, and eye are but feeble Instruments in transl~ting the 'heart throb of man.' . We are here today, under auspiciousclrcumstances, at the end of a century of ,organized Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction. ,We are also upon the threshold of a second century with the promise of an honorable and glorious future for our 'fraternity. The begin'nln'g of the first was marked' not only' by the organization of the first Grand Lodge in this Grand jurisdiction but by the admission o,f our great state into the galaxy ofstates,whichforrn our great, Union., When' we pause and look back down the years in retrospection we, in a measure, appreciate the difficulties and the c',riditionsunder which' our forbears and those who have gone beJor" us worked In laying broad, and wide, and deep the foundation of this great fraternity, within the borders of our state, and upon' which we have builde~ the edifice to its present size and, wonderful prosperity. We look back. and honor and revere the memory ,of ,those who lived and labored in our cause in 18:n. Those pioneers .were vital, vigorous, and dominant, yielding to no discouragements arid' falt'ei-Ing before no difficulties. ,Let their, lives remind us,_ that, "Today we live, tomorrow we die, and then the world moves' on without ,us and f-orgets." This is not a consoling thought to our vanity, yet we may be reconciled when we realize that the influence of our, works will continue forever, and forever to the farthest shore. ' Could we project ourselves into the future to the end of the second century of organi.zed Freemasonry in our state, we might hear some future Grand Master at the Second Centennial Communication of this Grand Lodge address the magnificent specimens of manh09d there assembled, as you are asempled before me. Doubtless we could hear him congratulate the fraternity upon its magnificent ,growth and development. Looking down th'e years ,he ',WOUld give us of today due credit, revere our memories, and sympathize with us by reason of the unfortuitous conditions and circumstances under which we today are laboring. , This beautiful structure in which We are now assembled and that, ,magnificent temple, yet to .. be erected" and which is to ,be your home and my home and the glory of this fraternity, and upon the site of which'we last Saturday turned the first spa9,e of earth; will not have left at that time a stone or trace of their former ma'gnificence and will be rememhered, only when in some .dark corner' of ~history reference to them may be discove.red. Life is but a hesitation between two great eternltie~. the' one '+hat has gone before which had no beginning. and, the one yet' to come which will have no ending, ' .

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'''Life is too brief between the budding and the fal-lin~ leaf, Between the seed~time and the golden sheaf, For hate and strife. '''Life is too brief between the blossom and the snow's white .Drift, Between the silence and the lark's uplift, For. even. angry words." Life is to be' valued not by the years but by heart throbs, thoughts, and deeds. We live today and must meet the problems presented. When we have laid aside this tenement of 'clay and have burst asunder" the shackles that bind us to earth, then will the spiritual splendors of true life be realized as our souls pass into that gre'atbeyo'n'd throughout an endless eternity. Brethren I welcome you as stalwart, vigorous, and ma'gnificent men, who, in your daily lives and the contests of the world are spreading and. propagating the great doctrines of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of Man. Though our days among the living .may·. be numbered and we may soon be forgotten by those who come after us, yet the things we do now will make their impress upon humanity and thus our influence will go. on "Forever and forever, as long as the river flows; as the heart has passions; as long as life· has woes."

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A PLEASING INCIDENT. Chairman, Rt. \V. Bro. W. A. Sommers then introduced Bro. John Gwynn Gough, S. Vir. of George Washington Lodge No.9, who, on behalf of the Warden's ClUb of the 33d and 57th Districts, ~s an evidence of their high esteein, presented Grand Master Johnson with a beautiful easy-chait' and smoking set. ., Mos~

Worshipful Brother Joh'nson responded: .Brother, Gough' and Dear Brethren of. the Warden's Club: I would indeed be traitorous to myself and . untrue to a' gratefu'l heart that't,hrqbs ~with the deepest gratitude and love for you should I not, at least, attempt to' express my appreciation for this 'beautiful gift, a token of yo'ur brotherly love and esteem. Not only fot its intrinsic worth but'for that which it typifies do I receive this ,gift which will. in a·measure, en'able me to cherish the memory of the pleasant hours that I have spent with the, brethren of this great city.

After the day's work, wh~n I 'have passed through the trials and tribulations of a not too pleasant day, I can return to my home,' and, altho -a tired and wearied man; rest· in the depths of this wonderful and beautiful chair, and while I enjoy its comfort I know that I will reach over into this beautiful· smoking set, take therefrom' my favorite, Havana '(God bless' the man Who invented Havanas) strike a inatch,. light. the smouldering fire and draw the smoke into my mouth; and as I expel the same" with my nerves soothed, I will ,watch the '-smoke as it fOrIns the grey clouds and rings around and abov'e me.· I know that~ I will, in my mind's eye, picture in those fleeting clouds within my room the faces of many .of the brethren with whom· I have been so pleasantly and so happily associated during the last

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year: Rest asstir~d that I will' then recall in' these' m(~lIl.?-ents of contemplation the' delightful' evenings I have spent in visiting the lodges in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis' County, where' I have eVer been'tr'eate'd with" sUcll uniform distinction, courtesy, and af-" fection, , J ,,~~~il I thank one arid all: Go'd' bfe's's ~/ou. Tenor Solo-Selected ,.... .T. aienn Lee

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~.: ~. ,W. Wm: F: ,K.uhn, "Your eyes have told me so" .. , Centennia'l- Quartette Address'; ,"Our Mother" M. W: Bro. Rodhey B~a.-k'e Grand Master Grand Lodge of Teririess'ee Solo, "I bring my roses'" ; Bro. Frank Spahn Address, "Our Second Daughter" ., .. Rt. WI. Bro. .T. Ray Nyemaster Deputy Grand' M'aster' or' Iowa Rt. W: Bi-'o. J: :ria~ Nyema'st'er; Deplity G'rarid'l\1ast'e'r' or" low'a', spoke as follows: Most路 Worshipful Grand'Master; Right Worship'{~l dr'ana Ward~ns; Officers and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri; Mr. Chairman,

It路 iiS a ,privilege for any man'to attend,this centenary of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Any man would count it, an honor to address this gathering. I cou'nt myself doubly fortunate that I come before you as the represeritative- of Hie M::tsons of Iowa, to bring you not' only our- congratulations on your long and honorable record, and your promise' for the f~ture" but also to expres's' to' this 'oody Iowa~s' appreciation of the debt she owes you. 'Masonry in Iowa is the daughter or" this Grand Lodge' of' yours'; and proud indeed to claim such parentage. In 1838 the territory ,of Iowa was organized; In 1840, just two years later, the' first Masonic Lodge was organized' iii th'ls new fer: ritory. First came the building or' homes and the achieving- oi' positions. It is recorded' that' as the brethren labored to accomplish' these, purposes they found comfort and enjoyment' in, making' pla'ns' for the establishment of our Fraternity on this new soil. It is just' eighty-oneyea'rs the- 29th' daV o{ this~ NoVemb'er' since tne" first Masonic Lodge' in Iowa received its dispensation' fI'om the' Grand Lodge of" Missouri. Ori the" foliowing day Burlingt<iri- Lodge' ,U, D; was organized. Its charter dated October 20th, 1841" conferred the name of nes Moines Lodge No. 41. On'the same day you gave another,ehar~er to Iowa Lodge No. 42' at Bioomington, now Muscatine. Thus' Masonry was born in Iowa,

For three' years' more" the' Masons' of路 low'a;' looked' to" til'is- Giand L'bdge' of Missouri arid: during" this pe"riod' you chaFteh~d: Lo'dges' a:'t' Duouque' and! Iowa City'. Thes'e' Lodge's"have'aIF remairied str6ilg~ in' thE!' faith' arid l have grown' in sti-e'ngtti'as' they' gre'w' in' years~ Tl1o'ugh' to'day we~ Iowa' Masohs' all lo'ok'to the Grand 'Lo'dge o( our State';' we" smI are"miridful' of th'is mother Dodge' and o\ir' dE!b'tc to It: At' the' same'" time; we' Iowaris" feel' that the Grand" Lodge-- of' Missbud may well take satisfac'tion' in its parenthood>

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The first territorial Governor of Iowa was active in organizing the first Lodge in Iowa. As from the beginnin'g so the history of l\![asonry in Iowa has continued to parallel the history of the State. As Brother' Parvin, Secretary to Iowa's first territorial Governor, and one of Masonry's great figures once said, "The Masons and they alone permeated all and every rank and position in society; Governors, Judges. Legislators, Congressmen and Senator~ Foreign Ministers, all the learned professions, and the bone and sinew of the state life, the Agriculturist among whom the Masons have been the most efficient and distinguished workers." Since, with eleven other men he organized the new territory's first Masonic body, our membership has grown to more than seventy-five thousand. ' Yet, we are conscious that, as Brother Parvin puts it, "the institution does not rest its value upon the number of lodges, nor yet upon the number of its members, but upon the strength which they embody Within themselves, and which they exemplify in their daily walks of life and experience wit.h men. As men they look upon your institution and see what manner of men you are, and what are the works of your hands." The Grand Lodge of Iowa, and the subordinate lodges have endeavored always to live up to this ideal. In Iowa we recall with pleasure the visit of that distinguished band of men and Masons that brought into being that organization which is striving to interpret the present day meaning of Masonic service. In these days ,,'hen "Service" seems to take On a new meaning, and we view with a larger vision the Fatherhood of God' and the Brotherhood of Man, the Craft in Iowa believes that if our institution is to fulfill its rig)~tful destiny and be true to its glorious heritage, M.asonry must be made an active working force teaching its membership to apply the Masonic obligations and principles to the problems and duties of our every day life. The Gr<!-nd Lodge of Iowa has ever been mindful of its duty to the sick and' needy . . At the first session of the Grand Lodge of Iowa a "Grand Charity Fund" was created by a per capita assessment of twenty-five cents. From this humble beginning has grown a substantial Fund, ably and lovingly administered. Many hearts have been gladdened by this assistance that came in the hour of need "not as a bounden duty faithfully performed, but rather as prompted by the SPirit of brotherly love and relief." Started with a single volume and supported by an appropriation of, five dollars authorized at the first meeting of the Grand Lodge, the Iowa Masonic Library has grown until today it is the largest Masonic library in the country. It is an institution of priceless worth to the Masonic craft and to the people. . The broad educational plans of the Grand Lodge of Iowa, its growing charity fund, its library-all' these are evidences of the spirit of service which actuates the organization, a spirit which is our heritage from you.

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The Masons of Iowa are proud of their OrIgm, of their record of achievement, of their ability and their opportunity for service In the future. They bid me bring you, on this occasion of your Centenary their filtal greeting, and their pledge that the Grand Lodge of Missouri shall always have ground for honest pride in the fact that it m~'de' possible the growth of Masonry in Iowa. I thank you. (Applause.), ; " i,

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'Address, "Our Grand Daughter" M. W. Bro. Chase Withrow Past Grand Master Grand Lodge of Colorado.

'Mo~t Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren of the Grand Lodge of Missouri: OWing to the fact that the Grand Lodge of Colorado holds it Annual Communication on this 20th day of September, the Hon. Brother Haslett!P. Burke, Grand Master of Masons of Colorado, was unable to respond in person to the invitation to be present on this occasion; he ,was requested to appoint a representative of the Grand Lodge in his place, he has appointed me as that representative, an honor which I highly appreciate.

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In the time allotted only an outline can be given: The Gr~~d Lodge of Colorado, the Grand Daughter 'of the Grand Lodge .of, Missouri, was organized in August, '1861" by three sUbordinate 'Lodges, one holding its Charter from the G'r'and' Lodge of Kansas,: the otiier two holding their's from the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, the meeting was held at Golden in Jefferson' County, Colorado, Brother' John M. Chivington was elected Grand Master, and 'a Constitution and ByLaws adopted; at that time the number of Masons,'affiliated in Colorado was less than 100; the next Communication 'was held in Denver, In December, 1861, after that its meetings were held' alternately:'in 'Denver and Central City for a number of years, but finally the permanen't meeting place was fixed at Denver. The organization .of the Fraternity in Colorado, was made by brethren ,of ,high ,standing and character, men who attained high places of honor in 'oth/er lines; M. W. Brother Henry M. Teller for six' consecutive' years Grand Master and for 30 years U. S. Senator from Colorado, Brother John Evans, Brother Samuel H. Elbert, Brother James' H. Peabody all afterwards Governors of the Territory or state of Colorado; Past Grand Master Allyn Weston who was one of 路the ,best Inform'ed Masons in Masonic law and procedure and Masonic History in the' west; and many other brethren who were not prominent' In official, or public life, but were highly esteemed wherever known; these men gave the Fraternity a high standing at the outset :Which haQ been maintained until the present time; the present Grand - 'Master is orte of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of Colorado. !

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The Fraternity in Colorado now numbers 134 Lodges with 26,000 members, the Grand Lodge is composed of over 400 m~m'bers of whom over 300 attend ev'ery meeting of the Grand Lodge; this body of men will compare favorably with like bodies of men in other jur}sdictions in intellligence, character and standing at home. . , ..........

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Our Grand Lodge takes its full part in the material, active affairs and duties of the Fraternity; we have a general benevolent fund of sixty-five thousand dollars, so invested 'that ,the income furnishes all the funds needed by the Grand Lodge, under ordinary conditions, for benevolence and charity. In the Winter of 1917-18 when many of OUr brethren' were going over seas in the great war the Grand Master, the Grand H,igh Priest and the Grand Commander of the State Grand Bodies, sent out reQuests to the subordinate bodies that they' ask their members for voluntary contributions of such sums as they were able to give, to ,create a fund for the relief of disabled soldier Masons and their families of those who m:ight lose their lives in the war; between forty and forty-five thousand dollars were so contributed, all reported in the proceedings of our Grand Lodge for 1920; fortunately only a comparatively small number of our soldier Masons were disabled and few lost their lives, so that a comparatively small part of this fund was used; tJ'.ese funds were distributed by six Past Grand Masters residing in different parts of the state, who hait authority to draw on the fund; some forty thousand dollars of this fund still remains in the treasury, and will be disposed of in some manner at the present Grand Lodge; it will probably be kept intact for a time, until it is asc:ertained how much of it'-is or will be needed for the purpose, as soori 'as this is determined the'surplus will be returned to the donors; Ii: ,further report on this subje:ct is looked for at the present session of th'e' Grand Lodge, '

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In June, 1921, the City of puebio; Co'iorado, a. City of 50;600 'peoPl~ was visited by a fl~)Qd caused by the overflow of the Arkansas and, Fountain Rivers,::a"gr,eat many lost their lives, millions of 'dollars worth of. property, destroyed, many families 'left homeless and all kinds of business completely paralyzed, the flood came without warning and in volume and destructiveness without'preceden't 'in Colorado; the authorities of the Grand Lodge authorized the 'brethren in Pueblo to draw upon the Grand Lodge funds for such sum as was required to relieve their urgent and immediate needs. At the opening of the HI18 Communicati6n 'of the Grand Lo'dge:'of Colorado, a unique ceremony was enacted; upon the opening of;the Lodge it was announced that a brother asked admission with the Stars and Stripes, he was ordered admitted, whereupoIi Past Grand Master William D. Todd, a member of, the Grand Army of 'theRepublic, was admitted bearing the Flag, attended by Army, .~nd Navy Officers in uniform, the Grand Lodge was called to a standing position, the bearer presented the Flag with appropriate remarks, the Flag was saluted, the National Anthem sung by the Grand Lodge, and the Flag placed in the east where preparation had been made for it; then the Flag of Great Britain was presented in the same manner, saluted, the. British National Anthem sung by the Glee ClUb and the Flag placed in the east beside the Stars and Stripes, the Flags of France,

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Belgium and Italy were presented and received in the same manner; taking into consideration the tense feeling prevailing at that time, and the desire of everyone that the entente and associates should succeed in the war, the ceremony was unusually impressive, it is reported in our proceedings for 1918. A stranger attending the Grand Lodge of Colorado, will observe the harmony and good will prevailing among the brethren, no factional disputes prevail; the Grand Master and other Grand Officers promote this feeling by frequent visits to the subordinate Lodges. The Lodges are always highly pleased with these visits, and the Grand Officers receive a hearty welcome, exemplifying the fact that the Fraternity is a great re!lresentative democracy, where some must be chosen to conduct its affairs temporarily, still, the primary authority remains in the People, to whom those in authority are responsible. In 191!l, ~ur Grand Lodge favored becoming a member of the Masonic Service Association, but after a year's reflection and investigation,' in 1920, it withdrew from membership, for the reasons, that, In order to make the Association of any practical use, the Grand Lodge must give up some of its inherent authority, with no corresponding benefit; There seems to, be no limit to the demands for funds which might be made upon the Grand Lodge, and the Association is unavoidably an expensive body. Our Grand Lodge has always been ready and willin'g to meet any and all emergencies, with any kind of help required, and feels fully ,equal to any demand . . While thiR association does not now claim to be a Grand Lodge of the United States, the tendency of such bodies is, to enlarge their powers and" the Jlatural and almost inevitable result would be a - National Grand Lodge, with controling authority over the Grand Lodges, we are unwil~ing to be placed in that position. We can see no necessity for such a body, it can do nothing that would not be done as well and in a more satisfactory manner by each Grand Lodge for itself. We have been called upon recently to mourn the loss of n. VV'. Brother Charles H. Jacobson, for 18 consecutive years Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Colorado, he was highly esteemed by the Fraternity as- well as by all who knew him. The Grand Lodge of Missouri is well represented at the Grand Lodge of Colorado by Brother Frank G. Mirick of South Pueblo Lodge No. 31, any matter of interest to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, will be well cared for by him. Our Grand Lodge, like our state, is one of the younger members; While we have not the prestige of older Grand Lodges, we feel able to take our proper place in the Great Fraternity, and give such an account of ourselves as will meet the approval of our Brethren of the older Grand Jurisdictions;' in my judgment the Grand Lodge of Missouri has every reason to be proud of its Grand Daughter, ,the Grand- bodge of Colorado.

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Our Grand Lodge begins it's 61st Annual Communication to-day, and 'it is highly probable that this G'rand Lodge will have a message from Colorado during its session. Brethren I feel highly honored in this visit, as a representative of the Grand Lodge of Colorado to the Grand Lodge of Missouri, at its Centennial Celebration, not only that, but in the uniformly courte6us and fraternal manner in which I have been received; such events bring happy reflections in after years. In conclusion, if the Grand' Master of Missouri or any of the Brethren will come to Colorado, and visit our lodges, they will be given a heart felt hand shake and a welcome such as we extend "out where the 'Vest begins." (Applause.) BENEDICTION-Rt. Vol. Bro. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NECROLOGY IVI. VV. Bro. C. H. Briggs, Chairman, presented the foHowing report of Committee on Necrology, which on motion, was adopted: To the Most TVorshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Obituaries offers the follo,ving tribute to departed Brethren: The year has been one of marked activity in Mcuwnic circles and While there has been a large increase in our membership, many of the tried and true '''hose labors through the years have entered very largely into the growth of our Fraternity, have laid aside their working tools and entered into rest. Their names will appear on the "Honor Roll" in our proceedings and long will their virtues be cherished by the many who owe mueh to their patience and devotion. 'I'hey filled a large place not only in our Order, but also in the civil, commercial and religious life of this Commonwealth. The official ranks of the Grand Lodg'e have been unbroken in this Centennial year, hut never before in all our hundred years have so many Past Grand Masters been stricken by the hand of death-four having- been laid low in the space of ten short months-four of them sinCe our last Annual Communication. XENOPHON RYLAND, P. G. M. The first to go was that "Noblest Roman of them all," Xenophon Hyland, who towered like Saul, head and shoulders above his fellows and was great in intellect and the majesty of his moral manhood. The next was Jacob Lampert, who looked like a mere child alongside of M. W. Bro. Ryland, but was keen in intellect and popular with the Craft. 'I'hen James Vol. Boyd, slender, graceful, cultured, with a winning personality. Last, Judge Theodore Brace, who every way io6ke((路路 the part he filled on our Supreme Bench for twenty years. . It'Wb'uld be hard to find four men of their ability and character 'who presented greater contrasts in their physi'cal appearance, yet all ranked high as Grand Masters of this Grand Lodge.

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Xenophon Ryland, Senior Past Grand Master, was born near Lexington, Missouri, .June 1, 1844, and died at his home in Higginsville, Missouri, October' 1, 1920, aged seventy-six years and four months. He was the son of .Judge .John F. and Elizabeth Buford Ryland. His father 'was a .Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge. The only instance in the hundred years of Missouri Freemasonrv where father and son have filled that office. A log school1house and the Masonic College at Lexington with lessonS in Latin and Greek from the Rector of the Episcopal Church in Lexington gave him his education. When a stalwart youth of seventeen he undertook to raise a company of soldiers for the Federal Governmen't, but was captured by General Price at Lexington. Later he enlisted in the Missouri Militia as a private and rose to the rank of First Lieutenant. He read law in the office of his father and in 1882 was appointed Probate .Judge of Lafayette County. He was twice elected to that office and served until .January 1, 1891. .January 31, 1866, he was married to Miss Caroline Foster Ford. Three sons and five daughters were born of this union. One son and the five daughters survive him. His wife died in 1900. In 1907 he was married to Miss Effie Lee Mason, who is still living. At the age of fourteen he united with the Baptist Church o'f which his mother was a member, but in 1866 changed his membership to the Presbyterian Church, which he served as Deacon and Elder. In 1890 he engaged in evangelistic work for the Synod of Missouri of the Southern Presbyterian Church. November 10, 1892, he was elected and installed as State Evangelist ,and served the Synod or" Missouri until .January 1, 1899, when he engaged in the same work for the Synod of Arkansas. In 1902 he returned to the same wo~k' inl\1:issouri. \'

He was several times Moderator of the Lafayette Presbyter'y, was Moderator of the Synod of Missouri in 1897 and of the Synod' of Arkansas in 1901. Four times he represented his Presbytery in the General Assembly and, 1n 1892 was a delegate from the.General Assembly to the Pan.,. Presbyterian Council at Toronto, Canada. In 1903 he was elected pastor at Higginsville and served until Deceinber 3, 1911. Since then he'has served churches at Lamonte, Nelson, Blackburn and Odessa. He was initiated In Lafayette Lodge No. 32 at Lexington, October 1('1865, passed April 10, 1866, and Raised .July 9, 1866. He was Master of this Lodg'e in 1869-1870-1878, 1880 and 1881, and Secretary in 1876. In 1882 his Lodge was consolidated with Lexington Lodge No. 149 which he aerv'ed as Master in 1888 and 1889. He was District Deputy Grand Master in 1870-'71-'72 and '75. His first appearance in the Gra'nd Lodge was in 1870. He was elected Grand .Junior' Warden in 1873, Deputy Grand Master in 1874 and 1875 and Grand Master in 1876. At the organization of the Past Grand Masters' Association of Missouri In 1913, he became by seniority first Most Venerable Grand Master. He was one of the orators at the dedication of the Masonic Home of Missouri and at the laying of the corner stone,' of the Hospital of the Home.

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Lexington Chapter No. 10 conferr~d upon him the Mark Degree. March 7. 1868 â&#x20AC;˘ Past Master. March 10, Most Excellent Master March 19 and Royal Arch Mason March 26, 1868. He was Principal Sojourner in 1869 'and High Priest in 1870, 1871 and 1872. In December, 1870, he was commissioned Deputy Grand Lecturer by Allan McDowell then Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter. De Molay Commandery No.3 stationed at Lexingtonconfehed upon him the Red Cross and Order of the Temple April 8,1895, and the Malta .July 22, 1895. He dimitted on his removal to Ark'a,nsas in 1901. It may be doubted if any Missouri Freemason stood higher in the respect and esteem of his brethren. Towering above his fellows yet symmetrical in form he seemed the very embodiment of physical, intellectual and moral vigor. He did not often speak in the Grand Lodge but whenever any matter arose which involved moral principles his voice rang li1{e a trumpet and carried conviction to thoughtful minds. No nobler figure has appeared on the floor of the Grand Lodge and the Grand Chapter in the memory of men now living'. The world was the better because he passed through it. Strong and manly he gave all his powers to the service of God and his fellowmen. After the funeral se'rvice at the Lexington Presbyterian Church the :Masonic funeral service was conducted by M. W. Bro. W. F. Johnson, Grand Master of Missouri, C. H. Briggs, Past Grand Master and Past Grand High Priest, a Grand Chaplain, Past Grand Masters, Wm. A. Hall, John Bingham and Frank R. Jesse and Past Grand High Priest, R. E. Bainbridge were present. JACOB LAMPERT, P. G. M. . :r Ja.cob Lampert, son"'of'Moses and Esther Lampert, was born in

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He was Raised to the ,Sublime Degree of Master Mason in Itaska Lodge No. 420, May' 22;' 1878, was appointed Senior Deacon in. 1880, eiected Senior 'Warden in 1881 and Worshipful Master in 1885 and again in 1886. 'He had the honor of lecturing his father in the three degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry, He received the Scottish Rite degrees in May, 1902, and was elected K. :C: C. H. in October, 1905. The Thirty-third Degree, Honorary, was conferred on him in October, . 1907.

He was initiated in Moolah Temple A. A. O. N. M. S. November 21, 1902, and v.'slS one of the organizers of the Moolah and Scottish Rite Orchestra 'in which he played first violin. In 1905 M. W'. Brother A. S. Houston appointed him D. D. G. M. for the Thirty-third Masonic District. In 1906 M. W. Brother David M. Wilson appointed him Grand Junior Steward. He was elected Grand Junior Warden in 1909 and Grand Master in 1912. As Grand

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Master he was efficient and popular and continued to command in increasing measure the esteem .and confidence of his brethren as the years went by. . At the time of his death he was a Director of the Masonic Home, a Trustee Director and Third Vice-President of the Masonic Temple Association, and a member of the Standing Committee on the Masonic Service Association. In these, and all other l)ositions which he filled, he gave himself intelligently and conscientiously to the work before him, and was generally recognized as one of the most useful memben of our Grand Lodge. While he was an efficient worker anywhere yet he was best known for the impressive way in which he gave the Third Degree lecture; and our beautiful funeral service. For thirty years he installed the officers of St. Louis Lodge No. 20. He was invited to be present February 9, 1921, as the guest of honor when that Lodge made him it's five hundredth member. vVith a unique and appropriate ceremony he was made that member. Though taken by surprise he recognized the honor in an address in which he declared his devotion to the principles of Ancient Craft .Masonry which had been evidenced by nearly forty-three years of faithful service. Little did we dream that in ten days that honored and usefUl life would end. A Hebrew, he was not ashamed of his race or religion, but was broad enough to command the regard of good men irrespective of creed. Several years ag'o he gave five thousand dollars to our Masonic Home and in his will left a b.equest of twenty-five thousand, and many other charities were rememhered by him. What he gave during his life we can never know, but he. was one who loved his fellowmen, and did not know how to furn a deaf ear to the call of need. He never married but was devoted to his parents and the sister with whom he lived. The Masonic funeral service was conducted February 22, 1921, by M. \Ill. Bro. Frank R. Jesse in路 the absence of the Grand Master who was. in Washington City attending the meeting of the Washington Memorial Association. Other Past Grand Masters present were: R. F. Stevenson, D. A. Jamison, R. R. Kreeger, C. C.. Bigger, A. A. Johnson, Van F. Boor, J. W. Bingham, and Julius C. Garrell. Eight officers of the Grand Lodge and many of the Craftsmen from the 33rd and; 1i7th. Masonic Districts were among the hundreds who paid the last tribute of respect to the memory of our beloved Brother Lampert. JAMES W. BOYD, P. G. M. James W' Boyd was born in Laurens County, South Carolina, September 24, 1847, and died at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, April 19, 1921, in his seventy-fourth year. o

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South Carolina, studying law and began the practice of his profession at St. Joseph where he resided until his death. He early took high rank in his profession. As Prosecuting At. torney of Buchanan County in which St. Joseph is situated, he was a terror to evil doers. Of the more than twelve hundred indictments which he drew not one was ever found to be defective. He was married to Miss M. Fannie Shar'pe of Mississippi. A daughter, Ella, is married to E. Coleman Rogers, of Chicago. Brother Boyd was a member of Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 of St. Joseph which he served as Junior 'Varden, Senior Warden and Master. He was High Priest of Mitchell Chapter No. 89 of St. Joseph and was a member of St. Joseph Council NO.9 Royal and Select Masters, and of Hugh De Payens Commandery No. 4 of St. Joseph. Most of his Ma.sonic work has been done in the fieid of Symbolic Masonry in which he was a very proficient and impressive worker. In 1885 he ,vas elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. His administration was a very successful one. 'His was the honor of presiding over the Grand Lodge in 1886 when that body voted to build the Masonic Home of Missouri. In 1904 he was elected one of the Directors of the Home and was continued in that office until his death. He delivered many Masonic addresses in Missouri and other states. Some of these have been published and have attracted much attention beyond the bounds of his own state. He had marked ability as a speaker, not only on Masonic but also on other subjects. He was a member of Francis Street Methodist Episcopal ChurCh, South, of St. Joseph. M. W. Bro. Frank R ..Jesse conducted the Masonic Burial Service at St. .Joseph April 21, 1921, assisted by Past Grand Masters Van :F'. Boor and R. R. Kreeger; with R. W. Bro. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Senior Deacon. Hugh De Payens Commandery furnished the Templar escort. which conducted the procession to the beautiful Mount Mora Cemetery where all that was mortal of our gifted brother was committed to its last resting place. THEODORE BRACE, P. G. M. Theodore Brace, was born in Maryland June 10, 1835, and died at his home in Paris, Missouri, May 27, 1921, aged eighty-six years. His early years were spent in Cumberland, Maryland, first under private tutors and then in Alleghany Academy from which he graduated. He worked for a while in a wholesale grocery house, then in the Circuit Clerk's office, the Post Office and in a bank. For three years he gave his time to the study of law and was admitted to the bar Bloomfield, Iowa, in 1856. The following winter he moved to Paris: Missouri, where he practiced his profession until the beginning of the Civil War, when he entered the Confederate service in which he rose to the rank of Colonel.

After the war he returned to Paris and resumed the practice ot law. He was elected State Senator in 1874 and afterward Probate Judge. In 1880 he was elected Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial Cir.cuit. In 1886 he was elected Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri and re-elected ten years later. After serving twenty years with honor he returned to Paris which was his home, until his death.

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In 1894 it was the privilege of the writer to be for a week a guest in his home in .Jefferson City, and he remembers it as a delightful Christian home in which sons and daughters had come to honorable manhood, and rich and gracious womanhood. He was for many years a member of the Christian Church. He was made a Mason in Paris Union Lodge No. 19 at Paris in He wa:s elected Master in 1866, 1867, 1869 and four times later. He received the' Capitular Degrees in 1865, was elected High Priest in 1870 and several times after that. He received the Orders of Christian Knighthood in 1884, was chosen Prelate, and in 1886 was elected Commander. 1864.

. In 1866 he attended the Grand Lodge as Master of Paris Union Lodge No. 19. He was appointed Grand Marshal in 1872 and Grand Orator in 1886. He was elected Grand Senior Warden, in 1887, Deputy Grand Master in 1888 and Grand Master in 1889. He filled with honor the' various stations to Which he was called, and by his personal character, legal ability, and devotion to the interests of the Craftand adopted state, ranked high in the esteem and confidence of his fellow men. . Most Worshipful Wm. F . .Johnson, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, conducted the Burial Service at Paris, May 29, 1921. Past Grand Masters Van F. Boor, Frank R . .Jesse and Edward Higbee were present at the service. Well might ou-r Grand Master say of him: , , ) •• 1

"As a public servant he was incorruptible in his integrity, not a suspicion resting on any of his public acts or utterances. As a philosopher he accepted the inevitable events of life and death without complaint; and as a man of faith he looked into fhe future as bright with the hope of immortality.'" , .:From other Grand .Jurisdictions we have the following names of distinguished dead: '" ALABAM:A. Russell McWhorter Cunningham, Past Grand Master, was born at Mount Hope, Alabama, August 25,1855, and died at his home in Birl't:Jingham, Alabama, .June 6, 1921, aged sixty-six years. He was elected Grand Commander in May, 1900, and Grand 'Master in December of the same year. ·He was re-elected Grand Master in 1901. He served in both Houses of the Legislature, was President of the Senate and Lieutenant Governor and in 1904 was Acting Governor. He was a member of the Baptist Church. ARIZONA. .. Merrill Freeman, Past Grand Master, was born in Sharonville, Ohio, February 23, 1844, and died in Tucson, Arizona, April 11, 1919. aged seventy-five years. He was elected Grand Master of Arizona in 1884. For sixteen years he was a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Arizona and ten years Chancellor. In 1911 he received the degree of Doctor of Laws.

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For many years he was President of the Consolidated National Bank of Tucson. He was Postmaster, County Treasurer and 'Receiver of the United States Land Office. COLORADO. Frank Church, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Treasurer, was born at Massena, New York, May 7, 1843, and died in Potsdam, New York, June 24, 1921, aged seventy-eight yea~s. He was elected Grand Master in 1882 and Grand Treasurer from 1885 to 1894. He was in the State Senate when Colorado was admitted into the Union in 1876. He was for four years Superintendent of Schools of Arapahoe County and for seven years County Treasurer. Several years he served as a member of the School Board of District No.1 of Denver and .was Superintendent of the Fire and Police Board of Denver. He was a member of the Executive Committee 路of Denver University and was prominent in the banking world. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Charles Henry Jacobson, Grand Secretary, was born in Niagara County, New York, December 9, 1852, and died in Denver, Colorado, February 20, 1921, aged sixty-eight years. He was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter and Grand Recorder of the Grand Commandery in September, 1904, and filled these offices until his death. In 1906 he was elected Gr~nd Recorder of the Grand Council and served one year. He served his Grand .Co路~mandery as Grand Generalissimo two years... Ge'orge 'Vashington Musset, Past Grand Master, was born in Nicholas, California, May 15, 1862, and died at his home in Denver, Colorado, August 7, 1921, aged sixty-one years. He was elected Grand Master in 1909. In 1891 he was admitted to the bar and began the active practice of his profession. In January, 1909. he removed to Denver to serve six years as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Colorado. After his retirement from that office he resumed . the practice of law in Denver. .. He was called upon to act. as arbitrator and Federal Mediator in various labor controversies in Colorado and Arizona, and discharged these duties with credit to himself. It was said of him, "He was just to all men, he ll)ved mercy, and he walked humbly with his' God." GEORGIA. Henry Banks, Past Grand Master, was born at McDonough, Georgia, July 31, 1845, and died in Atlanta June 3, 1920, aged seventyfive years. In 1902 he was elected Grand High Priest. In 1909 he was elected General Grand Master of the Second Veil, and at the time of his death was General Orand Chaplain of the Host. In 1909 he was elected Orand Master of the Grand Lodge and gave all his time for tbe year to the work of the Grand Lodge.

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He served four years in the Confederate Army. He was eighteen years Clerk and thirty-five years a Deacon in the First Baptist Church of La Grange. Joseph Cholmondeley Greenfield was born in Montreal, Canada, May 3, 1863, and died at his home in Atlanta Georgia, December 20 1920, in his fifty-eighth year. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1904 and Grand Commander in 1920. At the time of his death he was Grand High Priest of Georgia and General Grand Principal Conductor of Work of the General Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters. He also had served the Grand Lodge of Georgia as Senior Grand Deacon. He was one of the Trustees of the Georgia Masonic Home, a member of the Finance Committee of the Grand Encampment and Chairman of the Jurisprudence and Financial Committees of the Grand Commandery of Georgia. He was one of the organizers of the Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children and w,as its SecretaryTreasurer. IDAlIO. John D. Bloomfield, Past Grand Master, was born in Peoria, Illinois, in 1870, and died in Boise, Idaho, April 5, 1921, aged fifty-one years. He was elected Grand Master in 1916. He was made a Freemason in Tampa, Idaho, in 1903, served his lodge there three years as Master and was Secretary from 1913 until his death. ILLINOIS. Isaac Cutter, Grand Secretary, was born at Elmwood, Illinois, January 20, 1854, and died in Quincy, Illinois, .June 15, 1921, aged sixty-seven years. He was elected Grand Secretary in 1906 and re-elected annually without opposition. He was a proficient ritualist and was commissioned Grand Lecturer in 1898. In 1900 he was made a member of the Board of Grand Examiners which position he retained until his election as Grand Secretary in 1906. He was a member of the Christian Church. ~AINE.

William Nathan Howe was bor'n in Portland, Maine, May 6, 1852" and djed at his home in that city February 13, 1921, aged sixty-nine years. He was elected Grand Senior "'Varden of the Grand Lodge in 1907, Grand High Priest in 1904 and again in 1905, and Grand Master of the Gra.nd Council in May, 1920. In 1886 he entered the Portland Post Office as Cashier and filled that position until his death. MARYLAND. Edwin Jerome Griffin, Past Grand Senior Warden, was born in Baltimore January 28, 1852, and died at his home in that city, February 22, 1921, aged sixty-nine years. He was elect.ed Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Lodge and Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1911, Grand High Priest in 1915, and Grand Commander in 1917. 'He was engaged in the ptabtice of law in Baltimore'more than iorty-six years and built up a~rarge and lucrative equity practice.

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MASSACHUSETTS. William Herrick Lovett Odell, Past Deputy Grand Master, was born at Beverly, Massachusetts, September 5, 1863, and died at his home in Boston September 20, 1920, aged fifty-seven years. He was elected Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in 1908. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1915, 1916, 1917 and Grand Treasurer in 1918, 1919 and 1920. At the General Grand Council in Baltimore, 1918, he was elected General Grand Marshal. He was a Director in the Boylston National Bank of Boston and was a member of ma"ny societies, also of the Pilgrim Congregational Church of Dorchester. MICHIGAN." John Quincy Look, Past Grand Master, was born at Farmer's Creek, Michigan, December 22, 1847, and died in Alma, Michigan, Oc-: tober 22, 1920, aged seventy-three years. He was elected Grand Master in 1901. 'He was a member of the Park Congregational Church of Grand Rapids. Neal McMillan, Past Grand Master, was born at Huntington, Quebec, December 25, 1845, and died at his home in Rockford, Michigan, December 11, 1920, aged seventy-five years. He was elected Grand Master in 1902.. He served two years in the Legislature, was State Oil Inspector four years, United States Consul at Sarnia, Canada, two years and Postmaster at Rockford four years. NEBRASKA. J. Newton \Vise, Past Grand Secretary," was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, November 27, 1832, and died in Omaha, Nebraska, July 8, 1920, in his eighty-eighth year. He was Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge from June 23, 1865, to October 27, 1869, and of the Grand Chapter from June 17, 1867, to October 26, 1869. He was Postmaster of Plattsmouth four years and served the city as Mayor, Councilman and member of the Board of Education. In his later years he made his home in Omaha. James Robert Cain, Past Grand Master, was born in Platte County, Missouri, December 29, 1843, and died in Los" Angeles, California, November 29, 1920, aged seventy-seven ~"ears. He was elected Grand Master in 1881. He was elected Grand Scribe of the Grand Chapter in 1877, and Grand Junior Warden of the Grand' Commandery in 1881. " It was his privilege in .Tune, 1912, to install his oldest son as Grand Master of Nebrasl{a.

M.~chael Dewberry, Past Grand Master, wa~ born" in Coxsackie, New York, August 27, 1846, and died in Los Angeles, May 5, 1921, aged seventy-five years. He was elected Grand Master in 1909. In 1867 he settled in North Bend, Nebraska, .where he engaged mercantile affairs, later becoming a banker. For years he was

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Trustee of the Nebraska Masonic Home and Treasurer of Orphan's Educational Fund. His late years were spent in Los Angeles. NEVADA. Herman Davis, Past Grand Master, was born at Isleton, California, Januar.y 22, 1865, and died at his home In Reno, Nevada, February 20. 1921, aged fifty-six years. He was elected Grand Master In 1912. In 1881-1882 he served with Lawton's Volunteers in Arizona in pursuit of Geronimo and his Indian warriors. He was prominent as a metallurgist and mining engineer In Nevada. NEW YORK. Charles Sumner Burch, Grand Chaplain, died in New York City December 20, 1920. In his early life he was student-teacher, newspaper reporter, publisher, writer, editor, and manager. He was ordained Priest In the Protestant Episcopal Church In 1905 and appointed Recto'r of St. Andrew's Church Staten Island. In 1907 was appointed Arch Deacon, received the degree of Doctor of Dh'inity from St. John's College, Maryland, in 1908, and the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology from Hobart University in 1909. He received the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology from Columbia University in 1912, and the degree of Doctor of Laws from the University of Michigan in 1913. In 1919 he was elected Bishop of New York. NORTH DAKOTA. James C. Blacklack, Past Grand Master, was born In Gaull, Ontario, Au&:,ust 9, 1856, and died at Bismarck, North Dakota, November 26, 1919, aged sixty-three years. He was elected Grand Master In 1903. In 1882 he located In Pembina County, North Dakota, and was engaged as a farmer nearly twenty years. He was a member of the Legislature, and for a number of years was Deputy Collector of Customs at Walkalla. I

OHIO. . Lewis Philip Schaus, Past Grand Master, was born in Muskingam County, Ohio, December 21, 1851, and died in Columbus, Ohio, December 4, 1920, aged sixty-nine years. He was elected 'Grand High Priest in 1904, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1905 and Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1912. For thirty-five years he lived at Newark but spent his last years at Columbus. He was christened and confirmed In the Lutheran Church at Chandlersville, Ohio. '. OKLAHOMA. Edmond路 Henry Doyle, Past Grand Master, died March 6, 1921, . aged seventy-nine years. He .was Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Past Grand High Priest, Past Grand Master of the Grand Councll and Past Grand Commander.

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In February, 1890, as the Deputy of General Grand High Priest, David F. Day, he presided over the convention which formed the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Indian Territory at McAlister. OREGON. Edmond Elmer. KiddIe, Past Grand Master, was born at Warren, Illinois,July 15, 1862, and died at his home in Islan~. pity, Oregon, December 28, 1920, aged fifty-eight years, He was elected Grand Master in 1908, Grand High Priest in 1909, and Grand Commander in 1917. / He served a number of years as a member of the Oregon Senate and at the time of his death a State Highway Commissioner. SASKATCHEWAN. Edward 'Lindsey Elwood, Grand Master, was born in Goderich, Ontario, February 13, 1868, and died at Regina, SaskatChewan, May 19, 1921, aged fifty-three years. He was elected Grand Master in June, 1920. From 1890 to 1892 he practiced law at South Bend, Washington. In 1913 he was appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of Saskatchewan and in 1918 was elevated to U. S. Court of Appeals. In 1909 and 1910 he was Mayor of Moosomin. he was Chancellor of the Diocese of QuAppelle.

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.,TENNESSEE. Isaac James Thurman, Past Grand Master, was born near Dunlap, Tennessee, August 14;-1858, and died in Louisville, Kentucky, August 28, 1920, aged sixty-two years. He was elected Grand Master in 1901. ,He was an official member of the McMinnville Christian Church and was a church ... member forty-six years. Archibald Nevins Sloan, Past Grand, was born in Polk County, Tennessee, January 12, 1851, and died at his home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 29, 1920, aged seventy years. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Grand'High Priest and Grand Commander. For several years he served Chattanooga as a member of the City Board of Public Works, and when the Commission form of Government was establiShed he was elected a member of the first c'ommission. For forty years he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga, of which he was an Elder at the time of his death. Philip Neely Mattock, Past Grand Master, was born in Davidson County, Tennessee, and died March 21, 1921, aged seventy-seven years. He .was elected Grand Master in 1896 and Grand High Priest in From August, 1861, to May 1865, he served as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War, 1916.

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erator of his Presbytery several times .and represented it often in the General Assembly. It was said of him that there was no better man in Tennessee. ~T ASHINGTON. Nathan Smith Porter, Past Grand Master and Past Grand Treasurer, was born in Thompkins County, New York, May 24, 1834, and died December 25, 1920, in his eighty-seventh year.

He was elected Grand Master in 1888 and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge in 1900. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1904. He was Chief Clerk of the Territorial Legislature in 1866 and 1867, was elected Territorial AUditor in 1871 and later was appointed ExecutIve Clerk to Governor Ferry. WEST VIRGINIA. Thomas "\Vilbur Hennen, Past Grand Master, was born in FairMont, February 21, 1878, and died at his home in that city, November 26, 1920. aged forty-three years. He ~was elected Grand Master in 1915. He was Treasurer of the Community Savings and Loan Company of Fairmont, and a member of the Board of Governors of the Masonic Home of .West Virginia. He was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and was the Church Treasurer. The youngest of these distinguished brethren was forty-three, the eldest eighty-eight. Their average age was more than seventy-one years. They filled a large place in the commercial, political and religious life of their respective communities and the success which attended their labors in these varied fields of activity but served to point them out as worthy to be entrusted with the highest responsibilities in our great Fraternity. Freemasonry appeals to the noblest and best elements in our nature, and in turn strengthens and enriches the manhood of all who take an interest in its principles. The weak and inefficient find little in our Order which appeals to them, but any manly man who gives his strength to the service of the Craft, receives in his own experience an abundant recompense for all he gives to his fellow men. No life ever gave itself to unselfish work for others ~without verifying in its own experience the truth of the saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." These made the world better as they passed through it and their own lives were ennobled as they taught others the great principles which meant so much to them. Fraternally submitted, CORONA R BRIGGS,

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON AMENDMENT TO MASONIC HOME CHARTER 1\1. \l\l. Arch A. Johnson, Chairman, presented the following report of Committee on proposed Amendment to Charter of Masonic Home, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence: M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of M1·SS0U1'i. Brethren: The Board of Directors of the Masonic Home, recognizing the deYotion and splendid services rendered by the Order of the Eastern Star of this State to our Masonic Home, and believing that the best interests of the Home would be served by giving to the represent~ tives of the O. E. S. a larger measure of authority in the coaduct of the affairs of the Home, did by resolution adopted, appoint the undersigned a committee from the Board of Directors to present to this Grand Body the resolution accompanying this report, providing for the amendment of the charter of the said Home and giving to the Order of ·:.he Eastern Star representation of such Board of Directors. In pursuance of the said resolution of the said Board of Directors and' in obedience to its directions to the undersigned, the committee appointed by it, we hereby recommend the adoption or the resolution above referred to and hereto attached. ARCH A. JOHNSON, DORSEY A. JAMISON, C. C. BIGGER. RESOLUTION. RESOLVED that the officers and directors of the Masonic Home of Missouri be and they are hereby authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary 'or proper to amend the charter of the Masonic Home of Missouri, increasing the Board of Directors from thirteen to sixteen, and providing that three of such Board of Directors be elected or selected by the Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Missouri in the same manner as the thirteen directors have heretofore been and are now being selected by the Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of the State of Missouri.

CALLED FROM LABOR At 5 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was called from Labor until 8:00 P. M. this evening, announcing that at that time the con:sideration of By-Laws will be commenced. Prayer by R. W. and Rev. Bro. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain.

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The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO. LABOR at 8 o'clock P. 1\1. by M. \Y. Bro. William F. Johnson, Grand Master, assisted by the other Grand Lodge officers. Prayer offered by Rt. \N. and Rev. Bro. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain. .

REVISION OF TRIAL CODE ART. XXI. Rt. W. Bro. O. A. Lucas, Deputy Grand Master, assumed the Grand East and the Grand Lodge proceeded to the consideration of the Revised By-Laws with reference to the Trial Code. . Sections 228 and 229,-to and including Clause (d)-adopted as read. Clause (e) of Sec. 229 amended to read as follows: Clause (e) What (!harge not entertnined.. A Lodge shall not entertain a charge against a member for the purpose of adjusting mere legal rights, pecuniary or otherwise, unless such charge specifies fraud on the part of the alleged offender, or involves moral turpitude; nor for statements made in a pleading filed in court; nor for any offense committed before he petitioned for the Mysteries of Freemasonry. (If, however, he purposely withheld from the Lodge or the' Committee on Investigation, matters that would have resulted in his rejection, if known at the time of his election, or at the time or previous to the time of receiving either of the degrees, or has received the degree or degrees through fraud or misrepresentation, for which offense he may be sUbjected to Masonic discipline); nor for any offense comm-itted more 'than five years -before the charges shall be presented, unless the offense has been concealed. Sections 230 to 233-Adopted as read. Section 234-Amended by adding thereto the following: "Provided, that if a lodge does not have the necessary number of Past Masters, such Committee shall be composed of Master Masons of the lodge in good standing, preference, however, being given to Past 1\:1asters." Sections 235 to 240-Adopted as read. Section 241-Amended to read as follows: If the residence of the accused be more than two miles from the place of Lodge meeting, the Secretary shall cause an attested copy of said notice and charge to be enclosed in a sealed envelope and deposited in the Registered Mail (Return Receipt requested), at least fifteen days before the time appointed for the trial, addressed to the Accused at his last known Dlace of residence., which shall be good service of such notice. Section 242-Amended by inserting in the fifth line the words "deposit in the mail. or" before the word "deliver:' also, in the eleventh line add-after the word Postoffice-"by Registered Mail ;,with Return Receipt requested."

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Sections 243 to 245-Adopted as read. Section 246-Adopted as read to and including Clause (c). Clause (d) amended to read as follows: A jury of six Master Masons in good standing, of the lodge, shall determine the guilt or innocence of the Accused and shall fix the punishment,such jury to be selected in the following manner: The Worshipful Master of the lodge shall, within路 two weeks after his installation, and together with the Senior Warden and Senior Deacon, place in a locked box provided for that purpose the names of not more than sixty nor less than twenty-four Master Masons in good standing in the lodge, from which the trial jury shall be drawn as hereinafter provided. If, during the year such box shall be de;pleted by withdrawal therefrom, it shaH be the duty of the parties herein named to place additional names therein to fill the vacancies occasioned by such withdrawal. Such box shall be kept loel{ed and no one shall have access thereto, except for the purpose of dr2>wing the jury therefrom or placing the names. of jurors therein. The names in said box shall be destroyed at the end of the year, and refilled by the incoming officers at the commencement of their terms. All persons whose names are drawn from said box and who serve as a trial jury shall not be required to serve again for one year. The names of persons drawn from the box and not selected as a trial jury shall be returned to said box. It shall be the duty of the Secretary of the lodge to provide a locked box suitable for the purpose mentioned in the preceding paragraph and to safely keep and preserve the same.

The Chairman of the Trial Committee shall, after charges have been preferred and filed. and notice thereof given, as herein provided, and blindfolded, and in the presence of the Senior Warden and Senior Deacon, draw twelve names from said box, from which number the Trial Jury shall be selected. The names of the said twelve jurors so dl'awn shall be filed with the Secretary of the lodge, who shall at onCe cause the brethren so drawn to be summoned by written notice to appear on the date named for the trial. Failure to so appear in obedience to said summons, unless for good cause shown to the Chairman of the Committee, shall constitute a Masonic offense. If any of the twelve so dra,;vn shall be related in any mannel' .01' degree to the. Accused, or be a witness either for or against the Accused, or have either formed or expressed an opinion as to the guilt or innocence of the Accused, they shall be disqualified as jurors and other names shall be drawn from the box lIntil t,velve, disinterested Master Masons in good standing have been drawn from said box. If, on the day of the trial, less than twelve of 'those summoned shall appear, the Chairman of the Trial Committee shall fill the vacancies by drawing additional names from said box; and, PrOVided, that if a panel of twelve jurors is not obtained on the day of said Trial, the Chairman of the Trial Committee shall have the right to postpone said trial until' such jury panel shall be filled. If the Chairman of the Trial Committee shall not be able to secure twelVe qualified jurors from the lodge in which the charges have been preferred, then he shall summon from adjacent lodge or lodg-es sufficient qualified jurors to complete the panel of twelve:

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The twelve brethren so dra~wn or selected shall answer upon their Masonic honor such questions touching their qualifications to sit as jurors as may be put to them, either by the Junior Warden, the Accused or the Chairman of the Trial Committee. Either the Accused or the Junior Warden may challenge for good cause, and if such challenge shall be sustained by the Chairman of the Trial Committee, the Brother so challenged shall be excused and the panel of twelve filled by the drawing from said box, in the manner hereinbefore provided. When twelve qualified jurors have been selected, the Junior "Varden shall peremptorily strike off three names from said panel, and the Accused shall thereupon strike off three names, and the six so remaining shall 'constitute the Trial Jury, and said Trial Jury shall be sworn upon their Masonic honor to well and truly try the issues, and true findings render according to the law and evidence. Immediately after said Trial Jury~snall have been s'elected, the Trial Chairman shall charge said jury to refrain from discussing the case among themselves, or with any witness, or with the Accused, and shall not allow any other person to talk with them about said case; and if any person shall attempt to talk to them with reference thereto, they shall immediately refer the matter to the Trial, Chairman so that they will keep their minds free and ODen until the conclusion of the entire trial. And this same admonition and charge shall be given at every recess or adjournment of the trial of said cause. If any person shall attempt to talk about the pending trial with either the Trial Jury, or any member thereof, or the twelve brethren selected as above, it shall constitute a Masonic offense.

Section 247-Adopted as read. Section 248-Amended by inserting in the first line after the word written-"or printed"; and in the second line after the word date-the words "and place." Sectionjt; 249 to 253-Adopted as read. Section 254-Amended to read as follows: At the conclusion of the testimony and arguments, the Trial Jury shall retire and proceed to determine the guilt or innocence of the Accused. The Trial Jury Shall select one of their number as foreman, and the foreman shall submit to the jury the question on each specification consecutively: "Is the accused guilty or not guilty of the offense in specification number ? Each member of the Trial Jury~ shall vote by ballot and if a majority of the Trial Jury shall vote guilty, the Accused shall be so found" guilty. Each specification shall be put in the same manner. I~ the verdict be guilty, the foreman shall put to the juz:y th~ matter of punishment, which shall be either expulsion, or suspension for a stated time, or a reprimand. If a majority of the Trial Jury shall vote for expulsion, then the Accused shall be expelled' if less than a majority vote for expulsion, then the question shall be' on sus-

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pension. If a majority vote for suspension, then the time shall be determined beginning with the longest time proposed, and so On do.wn until some time shall be adopted by a majority of said jury. If less than a majority vote for suspension, then a reprimand shall be administered in open Lodge by the -VVorshipful Master, or some Brother designated by him. Upon arriving at a verdict, the Trial Jury shall reduce the same to writing, and if the verdict be guilty, it shall be substantially in the following manner: "We, the jury, find the Accused guilty, and assess his punishment as follows:

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and the verdict shall be returned to the Chairman of the Trial Committee, who shall, if the verdict be in proper form, announce the result thereof, and shall cause the same to be filed with the Secretary of the Lodge, who shall immediately endorse the same as filed, showing the date thereof. If upon a vote on the question of guilt or innocence of the Accused, less than a majority of the Trial Jury vote guilty upon all specifications mentioned in the charge, then the Accused shall stand acquitted, and it shall be the duty of the Trial Jury to reduce such a verdict to writing and return to the Chairman of the Trial Committee, as before provided. Sections 255 to 264-Adopted as read. Section 265-Amended by striking out the words-"The Appellant, in the absence of fraud, may dismiss his appeal at any time before the meeting of the Grand Lodge. Section. 266 to 270-Adopted as read. Section 271-Amended by adding thereto "Pro"ided, however, a petition for restoration shall not be received until t.wo years shall have elapsed after the date of expulsion. Sections 272 to 277-Adopted as read. Sections 278 to 280-Adopted as follows: Section 278-In case any officer of the Lodge charged with duties in connection with any trial, or any member of the Grievance Committee; is charged with any offense, it shall be the duty of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge to appoint a suitable member of the Lodge to act for such officer or such member of the Grievance Committee.

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Section 279-This Trial Code shall become effective January 1, 1922, but all trials or appeals pending and undisposed of on that date shall be concluded under the laws existing prior to said January 1, 1922. Section 280-All laws or parts of laws in conflict with this Code are hereby repealed. ADOPTION OF TRIAL CODE. On motion, the entire Trial Code, as amended, was adopted section by section and adopted as a whole.

CALLED FROM LABOR At 10 :25 P. M. the Grand Lodge was called FROM LABOR unt,il 9 :30 A. M. tomorrow morning. Prayer by Rt. W. Rev. Bro. Arthur Mather.

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SECOND DAY-MORNING SESSION St. Louis, Wednesday, September 21, 1921. The M'ost V'!orshipful Grand Lodge was CALLED . TO LABOR at 9:40 A. IVL by M. W. Grand Master William F. Johnson, the other Grand Officers occupying their respective stations. Opening Ode, "America," sung by the brethren. Prayer by R. W. and Rev. Bro. Fred V. Loos, Grand Chaplain. MINUTES READ AND APPROVED The minutes of the several sessions of' yesterday were read by the Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Lodge. REPORT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME R. W. Bro. S. E. \Vaggoner, President, made report for the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home which was adopted: (See Appendix.) REPORT 01" COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn, Chairman, presented and read the following report which was adopted: To the Grand Lodge of Missouri. A communication received by the Gra~d Secretary' of the Grand Lodge from Charles 'H. Harley, Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Queensland, was referred to your Committee. This communication states that on April 27, 1921, a joint session was held by the Grand Lodge of Queensland, and the Queensland Grand Lodge. That at this joint session, these two Grand L()dges united under the distinctiv.e title of "The United Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M. of Queensland," with M. W. Brother Alexander Currie,as Grand Master, and R. W. Charles H. Harley, Brisbane, Grand Secretary., This. United Grand Lodge has under its jurisdiction 278 Lod'ges. In view of the fact that these two Grand Lodges were legitimate Grand -Lodges before their union, therefore be it

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Resolved, that the Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of Missouri extends fraternal recogntion to the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and that representatives be exchanged. Fraternally submitted, WILLIAM F. KUHN. CHARLES C. WOODS, C. H. BRIGGS. A. S. HOUSTON. TOLMAN W. COTTON.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS ,M. YV. Bro. A. 1'1. Dockery, Chairman, 'made the following report of committee on the Grand :Master's address: Adopted as read.

7'0 the 111 ost W01'shipful Gmnd Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted .M asons in the State of Missouri: Your Committee to whom was referred the Grand Master's address, beg ,to report: That the brethren of this Grand Lodge may, In all modesty, congratulate themselves on the peaceful and happy conditions prevail1ng in its ranks as it passes the first Centennial milestone 路in its march toward the future. Our retiring Gr&,nd Master is commended for hIs activities and zeal in the best interests of the Fraternity. It is a matter of common knowledge that the demands on his time have been very great, and that he has let no opportunity pass without makIng an effort to do something to render the best service to humanity. 'Ve approve the appointments he has made and dispensatIons granted." We recommend that all his interpretations and decisions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence. . We appreciate the spirit that prompted the Grand Master to act as he did in the appointment of our beloved brother, John R. Parson, Past. Grand Master and Past Grand Secretary, as "Grand Secretary Emeritus" from June 1, 1921 until this session of the Grand Lodge and approve such action. ,"Ve approve his recommendations that he be continued in the position of Grand Secretary Emeritus during the remainder of his life at a compensation of $150.00 per month, and that 'future Grand Masters and Grand Secretaries be, and they are hereby authorized to issue warrants accordingly. We heartIly approve of the Grand Master's statement in relation to certain so-called secret societies or organizations, which assume the right to administer law and punish possibly, imaginary crime, without action of the constituted authorities of County, State, or General Government. He recites fundamental principles in Free-

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masonrY,-that we must patiently submit 'to legal authority and conform with cheerfui'ness to the government of the country in which we live. This Grand Lodge does not approve of its members identifying themselves with such organizations, but deems it most wise not to mention any so-called secret society by name; therefore, recommend that the name or title under which the Grand Master's very pertinent remarks appear be expunged from all our records. . It is recommended that his remarks in regard to the Masonic Service Association be referred to a ~ompeterit committee of three members of this Grand L.odge.

That the questions referred to in regard to raising funds for the George 'Vashington Masonic National Memorial Association, and the be.st method. to be pursued in connection therewith, be referred to Most Worshipful Brother, ""illiam F. Kuhn, the Missouri State President of the Association, in connection with the incoming Grand Master. It is further recommended that his action in arresting the Charter of Clarence Lodge No. 305 be referred to a special committee of five, and that such committee report during the present session.

We approve his recommendations in regard to the initiation and affilia.tion fee of $20.00 for the benefit of the Masonic Home. Fraternally Submitted, ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, CHARLES C. WOODS, JOHN R. PARSON, ROBERT F. STEVENSON DORSEY A. JAMISON, â&#x20AC;˘ CORONA H. BRIGGS, WM. F. KUHN, D. M. WILSON. JOHN T. SHORT. ROBERT R. KREEGER. WM. A. HALL, CLAY C. BIGGER, ARCH A. JOHNSON. V AN FREMONT BOOR, TOLMAN W. COTTON, FRANK R. JESSE, EDWARD HIGBEE, WM. A. CLARK, JOHN W. BINGHAM, JULIUS C. GARRELL.

RESOLUTION Applications for Charity M. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson offered the following written resolution which 011 motion was adopted: Whereas a standing resolution of the Grand Lodge provides that

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all applications for chari~y must be filed with the, Committee on Charity 20 days before the meeting of the Gran"d Lodge. And whereas a claim for Charity has this day been filed with gaid Committee on behalf of Bro. Marcus Collier a member of Gate .of the Temple Lodge No. 422 And whereas the facts in this case present an emergency calling for immediate action Therefore, be it resolved that the Committee on Charity be instructed to conside.r and report on said claim at this session. ARCH A. JOHNSON R. R. KREEGER. '

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FREEMASONS FRATERNAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE OVER-SEAS COMMITTEE To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons in the State of Missouri:

lVI. \7\,T. Bro. R. R. Kreeger made the following report which was adopted: As Secretary of the Freemasons Fraternal and Social Service uver Seas Committee, I am directed by such committee to report that the repayment to the Grand Secretary"qf the funds in its hands as shown by the report to this Grand Lodge at its last Annual Communication, was accomplished as follows: . ,

On November 3, 1920 the sum of $9,692.50, as evidenced by the Grand Secretary's report was paid to him as representing that amount contributed by the 98 Lodges and Most ,Vorshipful Brother, Jacob Lampert arId the further sum of $1,421.14 plus $18.80 interest accruIng between the dates of this committee's li'st'=report 'and that of d.rawing checks in favor of the Grand Secretary for the unexpended portion of this Grand Lodge's appropriation. This made the total returned to the Grand Secretary on account of the Grand Lodge's contribution $1.439.94. Subsequent to the payments as above stated, information was received from the Commerce Trust Company at Kansas City, Mo., that there was still to the credit of the Committee, with that institution the sum of $18.20 as interest on daily balances between the date of Its last statement and the time the funds were withdrawn. This amount has this day been paid to the Grand Secretary to be returned to the Treasury of the Grand Lodge in accordance with its action at the last Annual Communication and makes the aggregate of funds returned from the $5000 contribution in 1918, $1.457.54. Fraternally submitted, :it. R. KREEGER, Secretary.

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LEASE OF OFFICES FOR GRAND SECRETARY M. W. Bro. R. F. Stevenson made following report which on motion waS' unanimously adopted: St. Louis, September 21st, 1921.

To the Gmnd Lodge of Ancient Free and, Accepted Masons of the State of Missofwi. B-rethren, The original term of the lease of Offices for the Grand Secretary will expire on July 1st, 1922, before the Grand Lodge will again be assembled and it Is desirable that the option for the second term of five years or a PQrtion of it be exercised in order to avoid removal fr,om the preilent quarters. Therefore, be it resolved, that the Committee on Lease of Offices be and is hereby authorized and empowered to exercise the option for another term of years or to make any other arrangements or contract found necessary In its judgment to be for the best interests of the Grand Lodge in the premises. Fraternally submitted, ROBERT F. STEVENSON, for the Committee.

DISTINGUISHED VISITOR 1\1. \V. Bro. Geo. L. Schoonover, Past Grand Master of 10- wa, was conducted to the Grand East and informally presented ,to the Grand Lodge.

APPOINTMENT ,OF SPECIAL COMMITIEE ON ARREST OF CHARTER OF CLARENCE LODGE No. 305 The Grand Master appointed the following Special Committee in. the matter of arrest of Charter of Clarence Lodge

No. 305: M. W. Bros. DorseyA. Jamison, Arch A. Johnson, D. M. Wilson, R. R. Kreeger and John T. Short.

ELECTION OF GRAND LODGE OFFICERS The time for the election of Grand Lodge officers having arrived the Grand Master appointed the following as tellers: W. Brothers Jno. Pickard, Ray V. Denslow, J. A. Kinder, Abra;. ham FreY,J. E. Cavin, J. C. Warnock, E. W. Tayler, W. B. Massey,

The election proceeded with the following result:

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O. A. Lucas, Grand Master. Bert S. Lee, Deputy Grand Master. Jos. S. McIntyre, Grand Senior Warden. Orestes l\f{tchell, Grand Junior Warden. Wm. A. Hall, Grand Treasurer. Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary.

CALLED FROM LABOR At '12 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 1 :30 P. M. SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION St. Louis, \iVednesday, September 21, 1921. The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR AT 1:4{) P. 1\1. by M. \"T. Grand :Master Johnson, with the other Grand Officers in their stations. Prayer by Rt. \iV. and Rev. Bro. Fred V. Laos, Grand Chaplain. SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION As suggested by the Committee on Grand Nlaster's Address, 'prand Master Johnson appointed as above Committee: M. W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger and R. W. Bros. John Pickard and J. W. Skelly.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARITY R. W. Bro. J. P. Tucker, Chairman, made the following report which on motion was adnpted : To the.M. W. Grand Lodge} A. F. and A. M., of the State of MissOU1路i: Your Committee on Charity desires to submit the fotIowing report: But two requests for charity appropriations came before. the Committee. The applications were considered fully, and the Committee recommends t~e following appropriations: To Fidelity Lodge No. 339, of Farley, for the use and benefit ot Agnes and Belle Reynolds, aged dependent sisters of Bro. John T. Reynolds, Past Master, deceased, the sum of One Hundred and Fifty ($150.00) Dollars. . To Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, of Springfield, for the use and benefit of Bro. Marcus F. Collier, the sum. of Two Hundred

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($200.00) Dollars. The consideration of the application of Gate of the Temple Lodge was pursuant to the action of the Grand Lodge authorizing the consideration of this case by your Committee as one of emergency, to be considered and reported upon at this session.

Fraternally submitted, J. P.路 TUCKER, J. MARVIN MEALS, W. L. HOLDEN, GEO. A. RAMSEY, JAMES A. KENT, JOHN L. CRAIN, JAMES C. McDOWELL, FRANK L. SMITH, W. W. CORBETT.

REPRESENTATIVES FROM LODGES U. D. PLACED ON PAYROLL On motior, one representative from each Lodge U. D. was placed on payroll.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS \\T. Bro. F. D. Gilde~sleevc, Chairman, read the following report which was adopted: St. Louis, Sept. 21, 1921. Dear Brethren: For the annual meeting of Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. Sept. 20th to 23rd your Transportation and Hotel Committee is pleased to report completed arrangements with all Association Railroads of the state for reduced rate, Round-trip Tickets to St. Louis for Masons and dependent members of their families. Ii'. D. GILDERSLEEVE, Chairman.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME BOARD R. \V. Bro. J. R. IVIcLachlan placed in nomination for reelection to membership of Masonic Home Board: M. ViT. Bros. T.

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Also in place of the late M. VV. Bro. James W. Boyd nomin'ated Vvilliam F. Johnson and in place of the late M. W. Bro. Jacob Lampert nominated :M. W. Bro. Julius C. Garrell. They were elected by acclamation as members of the 11asonie Home Board.

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REPORT OF COMMITIEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION Rt. V.,T. Bro. James A. Boone, Chairman, presented the following report for Committee on Lodges U. D., which was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation beg to submit the following report: Ten dispensations were granted during the year-a greater number than has been granted in one year for many years. They are as follows: Ray, at Camden in Ray County, December 17, 1920. LaRusselI, at LaRussell, in Jasper County, January 27, 1921. Pilgrim, in the City of St. Louis, March 16, 1921. Shawnee, at \Varsaw, in Benton County, March 21. 1921. Commonwealth, in the City of St. Louis, April 16, 1921. Gardenville, at Gardenville, St. Louis County, April 14, 1921. Country Club, in Jackson County, Kansas City, May 9, 1921.路 Progress, in the City of St. Louis, May' 18, 1921. Purity, in the City of St. Louis, June 9, 1921. Alpha, at North Kansas City, Clay County, June 16, 1921. \Vork done by these Lodges U. D.: Initiated, 96; Passed, 50; Raised, 28; affiliated, 31, and rejected, 16. They now have a total membership of 368. They have property valued at $.4,048.02; cash on hand, $4,533.70, and carry $1,200.00 insurance. We have examined the returns and records of all these lodges and . find the returns correct. and the rp.cords g-enerally in good shape and well and neatly kept. Considering the efficiency of and the work done by these lodges, and the needs of the several localities in which they are situated, we believe it will serve the best interests of the Cra.ft to g-rant a charter to each of these lodges and we so recommend. J AS. A. BOONE, J. E. THOMPSON, J. B. BURLEY, H. C. KIRCHNER, D. W. ROBERTS, W. T. STEARNS, THOS. L. REHARD, .THOS. M. McMILLEN.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES Vl. Bro. Vhn. R. Gentry, Chairman, presented and read the following report: To the Most Worshipful Grand M aster Wardens and Brethren of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. and A. M. of the State of Missouri: Dear Brethren: Your Committee on Appeals and Grievances herewith submits its report as follows: Case I. Geo. H.Douglas petition for restoration to Good Masonic standing. Report of Committee adopted. Case 2. In re Clyde Stover. Petition for restoration. Committee H_c~ort a(:opted. Case 3. In re Geo. R. Pohlman. Petition for restoration. Committee Report adopted. Case 4. In re Frank Rhyne. Application for restorati9n. Report adopted. Case 5. In re E. H. Allison, application for restoration. Report 2.('c!~~~d. Case 6. In re James N. Stacey. Petition for restoration. Report adopted. _Case 7. In re Samuel A. Looney. Petition for restoration. Report adopted. Case 8. In re Elmer D. Squibb. Report adopted. J

Case 9. In re VV. H. H. Duke. Application for restoration. Report adopted. Case 10. Ray S. Bassett vs. M. C. l\1cMurray. Charge un-Masonic conduct. Report unanimously adopted. Case 11. Aurora Lodge No. 267 vs. Sam Olschansky. Report of. Committee adopted. _ Case 12. Lamar Lodge No. 292 vs. Ceo. D. Koehler. Report of Committee adopted.

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Case 13. Altamont Loage No. 108 vs. Wm. H. Nevitt. On motion the Grand Lodge assumed jurisdiction and as a substitute for the report of Committee, case was sent back to the Lodge for a new trial and the D. D. G. :M. for that District is directed to preside at the re-trial. Case 14. Cambridge Lodge No. 63 vs. John H. Nunn. Rep~rt

of Committee adopted.

Case 15. In re Albert A. Johnson. Petition for Restoration. Report of Committee adopted. Case 16. In re Steele Lodge N.o. 634 vs. Sheley C. Reynolds. Report of Committee 'adopted. Case 17. In re Triangle Lodge No. 638 vs. Arthur Foti La Pierre. Report of' Committee adopted. On motion, the report was adopted as a whole, with the amendment noted in case No. 13.

CharlesInH.reDouglas: Application for restoration to good Masonic standing.

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DECISION We have carefully read the petition and all of the records copied . and attached thereto, as well as the recommendation by eleven members of St. Andrews Lodge No. 96, and another ,who says he is a Master Mason, but does not give the name of h~s lodge. We are most favorably impressed with the frankness shown in the application and with the showing maqe as to the exemplary life that has been led by the applicant since the severe punishment which he received at the hands of his lodge was meted out to him. He makes no attempt to palliate or excuse his offense nor to hide his guilt. He comes as a suppliant in great humility, confessing his weakness, making no criticism whatever upon the Lodge for having expelled him. and makes a good showing of repentance and good conduct since the date of his expulsion. It appears from the record that he was shown to have been under the influence of liquor but twice back in 1914. Apparently the expulsion from the Fraternity awakened him to

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a sense of realization of the great mistake he had made in tamperinG' with alcoholic liquors. He reformed and has waited until nearly seven years elapsed before making application for reinstatement. It he claimed to have reformed last week or last month we would have our doubts about the completeness of the sincerity of his reformation, but having lived soberly and uprightly in the community wherein his Lodge is located for seven years, and having shown to us by the sworn testimony of eleven members of that Lodge that his life is exemplary and that no criticism has been made of it, we feel that it is only fair and just that the applicant should be taken back into the Fraternity and given the opportunity to enjoy its privileges and benefits. Some day all Masons, as well as all other human beings; will stand at a judgment bar pleading for forgiveness. We are cautioned in Holy Writ as follows: "If ye forgive not men their tres-' passes, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew VI, 15). "By their fruits shall ye know them," is another apt saying found in the same sacred volume. Sobriety, industry, honesty and integrit~l, such as the evidence in this case shows to have been practlc- ' ed for the last seven years by the applical!-t, are the fruits of sincerity and true repentance. ' We, therefore, recommend that the application be granted, that Charles H. Do'uglas be restored to good Masonic standing, and that a certificate showing his good standing be ordered issued to him by the Grand Secretary. This action will not restore the applicant to membership in his Lodge, but will enable him to petition any Lodge he desires for membership therein, and such Lodge must determine for itself Whether or not he shall be elected.

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In Stover. re Clyde . Application for restoration to good Masonic standing

The petitioner was formerly a member of Hogle's Creek Lodge No. 279, located at 'Wheatland, Missouri. He was expelled trom that Lodg-e on February 21st, 1914, on the charge of having appropriated to his own use money which did not belong to him. He never appeal-ed from the action of his Lodge. In 1919 he petitioned his Lodge for restoration to good Masonic standing, and his petition was denied. At last year's session of this Grand Lodge he made application to the Grand Lodge for restoration. (See Case No.4, page 102, proceedings of Grand Lodge, 1920.) The Committee on Appeals and Grievances reported at that time that from all indications, the applicant was ignorant of the necessary and proper steps to get the matter before the Grand Lodge, and recommended that the petition be laid over until this year's session, and that the District Deputy Grand Master be instructed to assist the petitioner in getting his petition in proper form. That recommendation was approved by the Grand Lodge. The application is now before us, a new petition having been filed on Septemher 10th of this year.

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W.e have been furnished with certified copies of the charge and af .the record of the trial, from which it appears that the accused was represented by counsel at the trial in the Lodge. He makes no showIng w.hatever of ,repentance of his offense nor does he make any showing as to how he has conducted himself since he was expelled. We de.emthe .proof he offers whDlly insufficient to show that he has purged himself of the guilt which caused his expulsion. It appears that .he was entrusted with the handling of the money belonging to the :Independent Order of .Odd Fellows, which passed through a lodge af that order with which he was connected, and it is claimed that the partlcular.money which he is alleged to have misappropriated belonged to w.hat was known as the "Widows' and Orphans' Fund." We think he was properly expelled and he has not shown us any taking ,him back linto the order. We recommend that his -application 'be -denied.

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No.3 In the matter of ·George R. Pohlman. } Petition for Masonic standing. STATEMENT. The applicant, for 'the 'third time, applies to the Grand Lodge for restoration to ,good Masonic standing. He was expelled by this Grand LO(lge in .September, 1916. He had pleaded gUilty in Itaska Lodge, No. '42-0, to ,a .charge of ;grand larceny; the crime having been committed in the State of New York, and the applicant having pleaded guilty in a criminal proceeding in that state, and' having been sentenced to the penitentiary for an indeterminate sentence, and having been paroled after serving several months of his sentence. At the trial on the charges in the Subordinate Lodge, although he pleaded guilty, 19 of the members present voted not guilty, and after several ballot~. his punishment was fixed at suspension fora period of one year. An appeal was immediately taken by the Lodge, and ,the Grand Lodge reversed the decision of the Subordinate Lodge a.nd expelled Mr. Pohlman from the order. 'We feel-constrained to recommend that this, the third application tor 'restoration to -good Masonic standing, be denied. The leading 'of an 'honest 'lifeisone of 'the things taught in Freemasonry. If any inanwho 'petitions for the degrees Is found to be a thief, it goes with·· outsaying that 'such 'a ·man is denied admission to 'the Order. It is of the utmost importance that none 'but honest, true, reliable men should be admitted into 'the 'Order, or kept in it. If the strictest . standard 'of honesty is not 'maintained, our 'order will 'become odious In ·the 'sight -of. all 'good citizens. We cannot conscientiously recommend the restoration to good Masonic standing of a man confessedly guilty of the crime of grand larceny wltho.ut a far stronger showing than is made in this application and -the :papers ·accompanying same. We do not know who composed the Committee that investigated the applicant in the Subordin- . ate Lod,ge. We do not know what facts they found. We are not informed where the applicant lives, in what business he Is engaged,

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who his associates are, or how hel spends his days and nights, nor are we informed of any other facts that tend to show that by his exemplan' conduct he has purged himself of the serious. charge! to which he pleaded guilty. As the applicant seems to be very determined by repeated applications to get back into the Fraternity, we· deem It wei I to Bay that, in our opinion, before he shoulQ be permitted to do so, he ought'to be required to make an exceedingly strong showing of the Tery best of conduct and honesty of life. \v.e strongly recommend. that the present application. be denied: No.4

In Rhyne; re } FrankApplication for restoration to good Masonic standing The petitioner in his application states that he was a member of Triple Tie Lodge, No. 457, of Brazeau, Missouri, and that he was In good standing when the said Lodge surrendered Its~charter, in. Apr.il, 1893. He now petitions the Grand Lodge to be r.estored~ to. good standing for the .purpose of affiliating with St: Marks Lodge, No. 93. v\re requested the Grand Secretary to consult the records of hil! office for the purpose of ascertaining what the standing, of Frank Rhyne was· at the time when\ Triple Tie Lodge surre.ndered Its. char.ter, in 1893'. A letter from the Grand~ Secretary, which is hereto, ate. tached, giv~s the information that the records ot his ottice show that Frank Rhyne was suspended from Triple Tie L.odge on January 28th, 1888, and was not in g.ood standing: five years later when the Lodge surrendered its charter. It thus appears that· the applicant permitted· himself to be- suspended for the non-payment of dues in '1888,. though we have not the information as to how many years dues· he owed at that time; thathe took no action whatever' for five years; during which time- the Lodge was stilll a chartered lodge; and that atter. the surrender of' its charter, in 1893, the applicant waited untn August, 1921, more' than 28 years, before making any effort whatever. to get back In, to. the Masonic Fraternity. This shows such Indifference to the· cause, and. suc,h utter lack of diligence that we do. not· feel that. such: cond'uct ought to be· encouraged. We, therefore, recommend' that the application be denied.

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No.5 In re E. H. Allison. Application for restoration to good Masonic standing

} DECISION.

In our opinion, this Grand Lodge is without jurisdiction to hear and determine such an application. Our By-Laws vest in theindividual Lodges the exclusive right to determine who shall be admitted as 'members in the first instance, and who shall be restored to good standing after suspension for non-payment of dues and after the lapse of one year. Under the provisions of Sections 152, 153 and 154, (1908) when one year has elapsed after such suspension, a com-" mittee must be appointed to investigate the fitness of an applicant for re-instatement, and two-thirds of the ballots cast by the members present when the application is voted upon must be in favor of reinstatement before the suspended brother can be declared reinstated. There is no appeal from the action of a Lodge on such an application. As well" might a man who has petitioned for the degrees and whose petition has been rejected ask this Grand Lodge to order the degrees conferred upon him. We recommend that the application be dismissed for want of jurisdiction. No.6 In re James N. Stacey. Application for restoration to good Masonic standing

} STATEMENT.

On the 18th day of September, 1918, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri expelled James N .Stacey, who, up to that time, had been a member of Bois D'Arc Lodge No. 449 in this jurisdiction. An application has now been filed by the said James N. Stacey, asking to be restored to good Masonic standing. The application is accompanied by a certificate of the Worshipful Master a.nd the Secretary of Bois D'Arc Lodge No. 449, recommending that the request be granted, and certifying that the recommendation was adopted by said Lodge by a vote of six to one. Turning to the printed proceedings of this Grand Lodge, in the year 1918, we find the case reported as Case No.9, and the opinion of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances is set. forth on pages 76, 77 and 78 of those proceedings. Elmer D. Squibb and Sam Looney and James N. Stacey were tried in said subordinate lodge on a charge of entering into a conspiracy to fraudulently cause Elmer D. Squibb to be declared re-elected as Worshipful Master of said Lodge by wrongfully miscounting the ballots cast at the election of officers of said lodge; and also intimidating one of the members of said lodge, who, after the election, had signed an affidavit. with others, declaring that he had not voted as his vote was counted, by threatening to ooycott and ruin the business of said member.

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In the sUbordinate lodge, all three members were. acquitt~d, but o,n appeal to the Grand Lodge, all three were expel1e~. It appeared most clearly from the record in that case that said Stacey was guilty of the fraudulent transactions charged against him. His application shows that he nOW resides in the State of California. He submits no statement by anyone showing how he has conducted himself since the date of his expulsion. The recommendation by the Lodge, which was voted upon by only seven members, one of whom dissented from the majority, does not show that any member present, when the vote was taken, knew anyt.hing whatever as to how the said Stacey has conducted himself since the date of his expulsion. Eighteen members of that. Lodge voted guilty at the trial ~n the lodge. DECISION. We do not feel disposed to recommend the undoing of what was done by this Grand Lodge after careful and deliberate consideration, and in pursuance of t.he recommendation of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who unanimously recommended t.hat t.he judgment of t.he Suhordlnate Lodge, acquitting the said Stacey, should be reversed and that he should be expelled. The mere fact that six members of that lodge, which originally acquitted Mr. Stacey, now recommend that he should be reinstated, without giving us any facts to show t.hat he has in any ''':ay atoned for his gross misconduct in perpetrating a fraud upon the lodge, does not, in our judgment, afford a sufficient reason for reinstating him. '\lVe. therefore, recommend that the application for restoration to good Masonic standing be denied. No.7 Samu'elInA.reLooney. } Application for restoration to good 'Masonic standing For the reasons stated in our opinion in Case No.8, we recommend that this application be denied. No.8 Elmer InD. reSquibb. } Application for restoration to good Masonic standing The applicant is the third member of the alleged conspiracy to re-elect himself as Master of Bois D'Arc Lodge No. 449, referred to in our opinion in case No. '6. The Subordinate Lodge has recommended his reinstatement by a vote of six to one, as in, the other cases. Eighteen members voted guilty at the trial in that lodge. Judging from the opinion of th.e Committee on Appeals and Grievances, delivered, in ~his Grand Lodge at the time of the expulsion of these three men, this. applicant is the most guilty of all. He was the

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WOl'sl1ip!ill. Master of the Lodge: at the time of the commission of tbe) o!!ense,. and_ was evidently the leader in the conspira-cy,. it be1na-: framed up' for the express, purpose' of re-electing him to the exaltedoffice which he then' held: "Ve cannot countenance' such conduct., The action of this Grand Lodge in expelling him was eminently proper and no reason whatever is shown to us why that action should be. nullHied b 3' granting this application. We, therefore, recommend'that it be d'enied.

W. H.In H.re Duke. Application for restoration to good Masonic standing.

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A petition filed by W. H. H. Duke, of Spruce, Missouri, represents, that he was a member in good standing of Altona Lodge, No: 315, in' this juri~diction, prior to June 24th, 18!l2, on which date he was'suspended, and remained suspended untii March, 1896, when the Charter ot said, lodg,e was arrested. He' now tenders the amount of dues for. which he says he was in arrears at the date of suspension, and' prays' to, be restored. to good Masonic standing. 'Ve recommend that the application be denied. We think the practice of going into a lodge when a young man, enjoying its privileges for a while, then becoming neglectful and failing to' pay dues for years at a time, (the dues in this case being only $1.00 per year) thereby bringing on suspension; then waiting' in silence' for 29路 years until the most useful part of life has passed. and then asking to be restored to good standing, should be discouraged. If the applicant had the proper spirit of appreciation of Freemasonry, and the, proper desire for the service of his brethren and his fellow'-men, it seems to us he would have manifested a desire to be restored to &,ood standing long before twenty-nine years had elapsed. No. 10 RAY S. BASSETT, Accuser, vs. M. C. McMURRAY, Accused.

APPEAL FROM: PARIS UNION LODGE NO: 19. Brother Ray S. Bassett, filed in Paris Union Lodge No. 19, an accusation charging: Brother M. C. McMurray, a member. of Paris Union Lodge, No: 19, with unmasonic' conduct in making improper proposals' t-o' the' wife- of the Accuser. Proper' notice was served upon the Accused, due notice; was given.' the'members of, the Lodge, and a trial was had, resulting in a vote, of; thirty for conViction and twenty-seven for. acquittal, and because t-wo~thirds of the' votes' were not for conviction, the accused was' ac-' Clllltt.ed: The Accuser appealed' to this Grand' Lodge.

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STATEMENT OF FACTS IN EVIDENCE. In an amended ,charge filed after a motion to make .the original charge more specific had :been filed, the Accused set forth his .accusa.tions against the Accused with great particularity. To this amended charge, the Accused filed answer denying his guilt. The following facts appear without dispute, and most 路of them were testified to both by Mrs. Bassett in her deposition and the Accused, Doctor McMurray, at the trial before the Lodge. The Accused had for many years been a ,practicing physician, ,residing with his wife at Paris, Missouri, and a member of Paris Union Lodge No. 19. George Bassett and wife lived right back of the Accused, and the Accuser lived with his wife, Irene, next ,door to his father, George Bassett. Very cordial relations existed between .the 'Bassetts and the McMurrays, the Accused being .the family physician for both the Bassett families, and being held in very high esteem by them as a man, a neighbor and a physician. In March, 1919, the Accuser, Bro. Ray S. Bassett, moved with his wife and family to Boonville, Missouri, to reside. In February. 1920, while on a visit to Wichita, Kansas, the Accuser's wife, Mrs. Ir,ene 路Bassett, suffered an attack of influenza, which left her in a badly run-down condition. After leaving '\Vichita, she went to Visit her husband's parents at Paris and remained there for a considerable time, resting and seeking to regain her health. The Accus,ed was conl!luIted in his professional capacity by her. When she returned.t9 ller home in Boonville, she took her temperature daily and reported to her mother-in-law, who in turn reported to Dr. McMurra.y. After this had gone on for some time, the Accused suggested that Mrs. Irene Bassett go with him and two of his patients to Rochester, Minnesota, for examination at the Clinic of Mayo Brothers. Pursuant to that arrangement, Mrs. Bassett went from Boonville to Paris, and th~ Accused left Paris for Rochester on January 11th, 1921, in charge of Mrs. Bassett and two other patients, arriving at Rochester 'on January 12th about 4 :30 P. M. Mrs. Bassett went to a boarding 'house where she remained that night, while Dr. McMurray and the rest of th~ .party went to the Cook Hotel. On the following morning Mrs. Bassett met the Accused at tAe Clinic and he was present when varl,. ous examinations of her were made by physicians there. .In the late after.noon, after the examinations were over, the Accused accompanied Mrs. Bassett to her boarding .house, and as she had found it too far from the Clinic, and had decided to move to the Cook Hotel, the Accused carried her grip, and walked with her to the hotel. He then suggested a \valk in the fresh air, as she had been in doors practically all day. She readily assented, and they walked out into the l\fayo Park, the Accused holding Mrs. Bassett's arm, because't'here was snow and sleet on the ground and walks. After they had looked at various objects of interest, they sat .down .upon.a 'hench .to rest. From this 'point the stories diverge widely. Mrs. 路Bassett testifying in the deposition at Mount Vernon, Missouri, where she had .been sent for treatment for tuberculosis, in a sanitarium, pursuant to advice given her at Mayo Brothers' Clinic, gave the following account of what was .done and said. while on the bench in.the Park:

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Mts. Bassett further testified that they then returned to the hotel. She saw the Accused for a moment that evening in the reception room of the hotel, where he gave her some advice as to a test that was to be made the next morning at the Clinic. She further testified that on the following morning the Accused came to her room to get a specimen she had saved and carry it to the Clinic for her. They walked to the Clinic together, but the Accused was not present when any examination of Mrs. Bassett was made that day. She complained to one or two of the Clinic physicians of the Accused's conduct toward her, and at her request he was excluded from further examinations of her. She left the Cook Hotel and went to a private boarding place that day, to escape further attentions from the Accused, as he had told her on the way to the Clinic that day, so she testified. Later the Accused called at M.rs. Bassett's boarding place to see her. but, at her request, he was denied admission. The Accused took the depositions of two physicians at the Mayo Clinic. who corroborated Mrs. Bassett's statements as to complaint by her of the A.ccused's conduct and her request to have him excluded from further examinations of her and their compliance with that request; she cried and was much distressed as she made the complaint. The Accused also took the deposition of Mrs. Jessie Howe. who conducted the private boarding house in Hochester to which Mrs. Bassett went, after leaving the Cook Hotel. She testified that Mrs. Bassett came to her place seeking a room, was very much excited ana cried as she talked of having been told by Dr. McMurray that he intended to come to her room in the hotel. At her request Mrs. Howe did not let the Accused see Mrs. Bassett when he called. Mrs. How~ advised Mrs. Bassett not to tell her husband, but to tell her mother~ in-law about the doctor's conduct. A number of acquaintances testified that the Accused's previous reputation for virtue. chastity and good morals was good. No attempt whatever was made to reflect upon Mrs. Irene Bassett's repu'tatto.n. ,~ Mr. and Mrs. George Bassett, (father and mother of the Accuser), Mrs. Irene Bassett, DL McM urray and <his Wife all testified as to convp-rsation that occurred when all of them were present at : George Bassett's home on the evening of the day following the return of the party from Rochester. The Accused and his wife called at the Ragsett residence, and after a few minutes of general conver~ sation. Mrs. George Bassett, who had learned from the Accuser'l! wife wl;lat had happened, took the Accused severely to task about 'it. She gave the follOWing account in her deposition as to what was sait, by. her and the Accu sed; we q ~ote from her testimony as follows: None of the others, including the Accused, denied that Mrs. George Bassett said on that occasion what she testified she said. All agreed that when asked why he tried to ruin Mrs. Irene 'Bassett the Accused replied, "'Ve are all weak." Some remembered Âˇthat he 'also liIaid "Humanity i8 weak;" sonie did not remember that he"spoke of humanity; Mr. and Mrs. George Bassett declared that the Accused -.lso said he could not help. it. â&#x20AC;˘ The wife of the Accused did> not remember his saying he could not help it, and the Accused denied that

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he said he could not help it, but admitted that he said "Humanity is weak; we are, all weak." Mr. George Bassett testified that shortly after that conversation, he met the Accused on the street and the Accused asked him to excuse him for what he had' said and done. This was admitted by the Accused in his testimony. He also admitted that in a conversation with Mr. William Farrell about the matter, he, the Accused,"said: "I may have been guilty of some improprieties, but not altogeth,er."

The Doctor also admitted that he had a conversation' with Worshipful Brother Shively, the Master of Paris Union Lodge, in'the office of the accused. When aSKed by the counsel for the Accuser if, In that conversation, the l\:Iaster of th~ Lodge 'asked the Accu'sed "Did you lose your brains; in the name of God, what possessed you to do this terrible thing?" the Accused' replied: "I do not know, I do not ,remember just what he did ask me." He testified he would not I!!ay whether the Master did or did not ask him that question, because he ,did not remember whether he did or not. When asked if he told the Master of the I"odge "I could not help it," he answered he did not remember making such an answer to any such question; and when asked if the Master of the Lodge asked this question "Is this your first offense of this kind?" and if he made answer, "As God is my maker, it is," he testified, he did not know just what answer he made. When asked if the Worshipful Master asked him "What attitude doef! your wife take in this matter," he answered he did and that the accused testified "She is a broken hearted woman, but she is going to stay with me.' He admitted that in that same conversation he asked the Worshipful Master this question: "Do you think if Ray Bassett knew I was going to leave here in a year or two, that he would press thi's case?" He admitted that Caskie Curtright said to the Accused in his office, "'Vhat in the world came over you" and that he replied, he'did not know, and t.old Brother Curtright that he wished he would take him out and kick him. DECISION. The charges preferred are so serious that we have given the case unusually careful and thorough consideration, and have set out the substance of the testimony at unusually great length. We heard arguments on the merits of the case for two hours in the Committee room .. That a Master Mason should be guilty of the conduct and use the language above set forth towards the wife of a brother Master Mason who had knelt at the same altar with him and was bound to him by the ties of brotherly love and fellowship that bind all brother Master Masons to one another, seems almost incredible, especially when the Accused was the physician in charge of the one he is charged with so insulting. When we read the testimony of Mrs. Irene Bassett, it seemed scarcely possible that a man could have been guilty of such improper and foolish conduct as she described. ' But a careful reading of the entire record convinces all of us that路 the Accused Is guilty, as charged. The case was very ably argued by. counsel on both sides. It is alleged by counsel for Accused that it seems strange that no criminal prosecution was ,had (the reason for which we have above

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explained), and that no applicatioJi was made to the State Medical Society to revoke the license of Dr. McMurray, on account of his misconduct toward Mrs. Bassett, but that instead of either of those actions being taken, a proceeding was brought in the Masonic Lodge, at Paris, Missouri, as was done by Brother Ray S~ Bassett. We cann'Ot agree that this was a strange course to take. To our minds it !reems far more natural that a Master Mason, learning that a brother Master Mason had violated his duty not only as a man and as a physician,. but as a Master Mason, by trying to break up his brother'f home, should go into the Masonic Lodge, where both men had been mad.e Master Masons, and there tell to his brethren the facts that showed the accused to be 'unworthy to be further trusted by his brethren as he had been up to that time .

It is further alleged that because several witnesses testified that,

up to the time of the trip to Rochester, the Accused bore a good reputation for morality, virtue, and chastity, it is unthinkable and unbelievable that all at once, without any previous intimation of improper conauct toward anyone, he should fall so low as to be guilty of the offense charged against him. 1'0 this we answer that many a good man has gone wrong. There was a time when our first parents, so Holy Writ informs us, were absolutely free from sin in the Garden o! Eden. Nevertheless, despite their beautiful environment and close communication with the Creator, they fell into sin. Many a man, whose reputation as an orderly, law-abiding citizen has been good for years, suddenly loses his temper and kills a fellow man. Many a man who has been sober all of his life has become drunk on one occasion. Many a man, whose reputation for honesty has been good, suddenly yields to temptation, and steals his employer's money. The mere fact that no one knew of any similar act' on the part of the Accused up to the time of the commission of the alleged offense, in this case, does not disprove the positive testimony of Mrs. Bassett. The suggestion is made by counsel for the Accused that the fact that Mrs. Bassett re~urned to Paris, from Rochester, in company with Dr. McMurray,. without revealing her story to other members of the party, or to other persons whom路 she casually met, and especiaily to Mr. Fa'rrell, who was in her party, and. the fact that she was met at the station by an acquaintance, who took the entire party home in his automobile, she made no outcry and said nothing of her insults, disproves her story. In answer to this, we say that her own testimony shows that she had been informed that Mr. Farrell was in a critical condition and that any deep emotion or sudden excitement might bring..on a serious attack, which would be highly injurious to him. His family physician, Dr. McMurray, does not deny that 路testimony. The other member of the party was a little girl, who would be the last person in the world to whom the story would naturally be told, and when the automobile met the party at the station in Paris. and poor Mrs. Irene Bassett, sick, worn and jaded by her long trip, found an opportunity to be tal(en home quickly and quietly, it was much more natural for her to go in silence than to refuse to enter the automoblle with Dr. McMurray and make a scene at the station. Mrs. Bassett complained to the physicians of the' conduct of the A<lcused, her excitement and tears as she begged them to exclude him

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'from :her :presence, ,-her flight from the hotel and her seeki-ng:retugf ;in a.private boarding ,house, where in tears she ;poured :out ,her 'story .o! .fear .and ,outrage to the ,boarding .hou-seke~per and :sought ,prot~ation from her-all of which facts were prov~n by disinterested parties in depositions taken by the Accused himself, belie the .story , of the Accused that Mrs. Bassett was making advances to .him, and bespeal( the outraged 'feelings and the fears of a virt.uous,good woman, who was obliged 'to flee from one who should have 'been her 'dependable protector. But if alr·the'testimony in the ca'se, except that of Dr. 'McMurra,y 'himself, were torn up and thrown away so that it could not 'be considered, we would still be forced to conclude ·that he is guilty as charged, because out of 'his own mouth he has uttered 'his condemnation. Whatever -may 'be said as to the testimony of Mrs. Irene 'Bassett, or her mother, or any other witness in the case, as to whether:it is believable Qr unbelievable, consistent or inconsistent, we find that the admissions made on various occasions by Dr. McMurray 'himself. -which admissio'ns he says' in his own testimony he 'made, prove his ~guilt, and absolutely disprove the theory adopted 'by him at ,the trial of ·this case, despite the admissions which he had previously made. rLet us picture .the scene ·at Mr. George Bassett's home on the evening of. the day following the return of his party from Rochester: Irene Bassett, sick and tired, lies upon a couch. Her father-in-:law, :George Bassett, and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Bassett, are tenderly watching over ·her. 'Dr. McMurray and his wife knock at the door and are admitted. Mrs. Lizzie Bassett, feeling outraged, as 'she had a right ·to 'feel after she had heard the story of her daughter-in-law'• .humiliation, turns upon ,Dr. McMurray, and in most scathing language, which we have set forth in the statement of this case, dernounces him for his attempt to ruin Irene Bassett. She winds up with ·the question directed to Dr. McMurray, 'who sits lIke·a whipped·ehlld .while 'she denounces him. The. question is why did you do this .terrible .thing, or, as Dr. McMurr-ay quotes it, 'why 'did -you try to ruin our daughter?' His wife looks on in .utter a-stonishment, and turns :appealing eyes .to her life's .companion, .who is unexp.ect~dly charged ,with infidelity to her. If there ever were circumstances calling for a denial oLguilt .from an innocent man. those circumstances existed .on that occasion. W,hat .answer would .you make to such a 'qu~stion ·in the presence of your wife, if you were wholly innocent of. any wrongdoing? Your answer would be "I am not guilty-you have been incorrectly informed-I never tried -to ruin your daughter," What was Dr.' McMurray's answer? ""Vith his head hung low, he .gave las 'hi. reason for trying to ruin Irene Bassett "Humanity is wea-k, we are all weak." That answer means I am guilty. I tried to ruin your daughter. I did so because humanity is weak-we are all weak. It does not mean and cannot mean "I am ~nnocent." Noarnount ot explanation can convince us of the innocence ot the Accuse<l 'after that statement by.him, and after .his .failure~to deny the accusation under .those .circumstances. He say-s he was .tr.ying .to .hush th~ ,thing up ,for th,e protection .of Mrs..Irene .Bassett.and out of. .consideration .for .her. "'~e cannot believe that he .felt greater .anxiety .for .her .feelincs than he did for the relations ,between himself and..his wife, .and.tor hi. Wife's f.eelings.

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Again, if' innocent of any wrong doing, why should he' ask Mr. George Bassett a day or two later to forgive him for what he had done and said. Does a man who has done nothin'g wrong, and said nothing wrong, ask for forgiveness for it? If, as he now states, he had been guilty of no improper advance. toward Mrs. Bassett, but she had been pursuing him, why, when questioned by Worshipful Brother Shively, as to his wife's attitude, should he answer that his Wife was a broken hearted woman but had decided 'to stay with him. Does a faithful wife become broken hearted and hesitate to live with her husband because some woman Beeka to seduce him by her advances? Nay, verily! such conduct only tendl'!l to make the wife cling closer to the husband and makes her despise the woman who seeks to break up her home. If innocent of the charge, why should the Aceused ask the Worshipful Master of his Lodge if he thought the Accuser would not press the case r...gainst him if informed that he, the Doctor, ""as going to leave Paris betore long.

Dr. l\IcMurray appeared before the Committee with his counsel. He is a highly educated man, a brilliant physician. shrewd, smart, amply able to take care of -himself. He never would have made such admissions as he made repeatedly, if he had been an innocent man, and those admissions, to our mind, prove his guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt. -We are forced to conclude from tl.ll the testimony that the charges were established by the overwhelming weight of the evidence as well as by the admissions of the Accused himself. "What action should we recommend? It is a hard task for l\1aster- :Masons to -hav'e to ex))el a brother from the fraternity. But :Fr~.emasonry h~s no room for a man, who, by work and deed, proves to his brethren that he cannot be trusted 'by them. The offense 'proved constitutes a crime under the statutes of the State of Missouri and is a heinous offense in the eyes of Freemasons, aggravated by the condition of health of :J\Irs. Irene Bassett and her dependence upon the professional and fraternal honor of the accused. A wholesome example should be made of one who thus betrays his trust. \Ve recommend that the Accused be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry, since we believe no other punishment sufficient. All concur. No. 11 Aurora Lodge, No. Accuser vs. Sam Olschansky, Accused.

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STATEMENT. -The .T_unior Warden of Aurora Lodge No. 267 flIed a charge containing three specifications. in the first of which Brother Sam :dl~chanskY was charged with saying of and concerning the First Degree in Freemasonry, "There is nothing in it" and makinc- other similar remarks derogatory of said degree.

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In the second specification, the charge· was that the accused falsely represented to certain persons that he had received his Third Degree, when, in fact, he had not received it, and that he spoke of the Third Degree in a contemptuous manner, saying that 'he· did not give a damn whether he got it or not.' . The third specification was dismissed in the Lodge because of lack of any evidence to support it, and it is therefore unnecessary to set it forth. The record of the trial of this case is very voluminous; the transcript of the testimony given at the trial consisting of some 84 pages of typewritten matter, besides a deposition of considerable length. We have read the entire record very carefully. DECISION. \Ve, therefore, recommend that the judgment of the Lodge acquitting Brother Olschansky be affirmed, but, for his benefit, we think he should be cautioned by the officers and members of his Lodge against making indiscreet remarks, and that some of them ·should go to him in· a fraternal spirit and endeavor to point out to him the beautiful truths and lessons set forth in the deg.rees of Freemasonry.

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Lamar Lodge, No. Accuser,: vs', ~ George D. Koehler, .. Accused.

STATEMENT. This case was before the Grand Lodge at its session in 1920,3.t which time a judgment of Lamar Lodge acquitting the Accused was reversed and the case was remanded to the Lodge for a new trial. An amended charge was filed in the Lodge on February 25th, 1921, charging the Accused with having entered into a conspiracy on or about June 15th, 1918, to defraud the United States Government by making claims for large sums of money in excess of the amounts properly due for hay sold to the United States Government and charging that in pursuance of said conspiracy Brother Koehler did on August 9th, 10th and 13th, 1918 fraudulently, wrongfully and feloniously change the weights upon certain cars of hay sold to the United States Government by him and others, so that the amounts of hay in said cars were made to appear vastly in excess of the amounts actually contained therein, and that thereafter the Accused was indicted by the United States Grand Jury for these offenses and pleaded guilty to said charge in the United States District Court for the Southwestern Division of the Western District of Missouri, and was fined by said Court the sum of $1,000.00. The charge was pre~ ferred in ·Lamar Lodge by its Junior Warden, acting und·er- Instruc·Uons from the Lodge. Forty-three members of the Lodge voted at the second trial on the question of the guilt of the Accused, of these, twenty-four voted guilty, while nineteen voted not guilty. At the first trial the vote had been eIght guIlty and twenty not guflty. Thus It will be seen

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~tbat 'at ~th'e -se'conli 'trial of "this 'case {the ,Aoouse'd 'came 'very rmuch 'neare'r Ibeing "convict-ed than at Ithe 'first trial. With the vote this 'time st"a't1Qing twenty-Jour guilty 'and nineteen not 'guilty, 'only ,five 'votesiwere'lacking'to make the 'necessary two~thirdsrmajority against the Accused which was necessary 'to secUre 'conviction. ;No'r~presentative of

the Bodge appeared ;before :us 'to ,argue this

-Cage, ,-although -counsel 'for the Accused 'appeared 'with his client -and

made a magnificent argument and appealed to us in ~behalf ;of the ,Accused. ,Great stress was ,laid by ,him upon the youth of the Ac,cllsed, ,who ,was only about 21 or 22 years of age when the offense was .committed. ,Because of his youth, we feel much sympathy for 'him. But neither your ,Committee nor the members of this Grand Lodge who vote upon this report should permit sympathy to stand in 'the way of duty to this Great Order. ',Its 'standards of honor, honesty and :patriotisrn, "must ~be ,upheld Ilow, as always. 'We are thoroughly convince'dof the guilt of the Accused. What ,punishment is proper to 'be administered to a member o'f our Fraternfty, who defrauded his country at a time when thousands of 'ourbrave American boys were cheerfully risking 'their lives, suffering wounas. 'en'during untold hardships, an'd some Were making the supremesacrifice in their country's cause, while men, women and children in this country were making sacrifices in order to buy Liberty Bonds and Thrift Stamps to raise money for the prosecution of the war to a successful conclusion. What a wonderful scene that was on the morning of the opening day of this session of this Grand Lodge, when, in this beautiful hall, decorated with flowers and .plants, ,and with the flag of our country before us, we stood and sang, "America," "My Country 'tis of thee, 'sw'eet lana of Liberty," most heartily. How our hearts were 'stirred, as the 'woids 路and music of ' that old song rang out from more than 'six hun'dred ~,throats, -and as ,we thought of one -hundred years 'of 'patriotic service 'by 路Masonsin 'this commonwealth of Missouri. The 'members 'o'f 'oUr 'Fraternity 'have 'been loyal and patriotic, tnthelr ,-gerV,ice,in 'all of ' our country's wars, and in times of peace as well. ~Sh'allwe 'keep up'the standard, or shall ,we sing that patriotic song 'with-'a'merrib'er'of our'FraternitY'standing'among us. who 'has In open coutt 'admitted Jthat he deliberately 'defraude'd our country in time of 'war, 'ana 'now seeks, by denying his guilt, to continue to be one ,of :Us.

We 'feel that for the goo'd name of our Order, and as a wholesome, example, expulsion of -the Accused is absolutely necessary in this case. .Th'e A':~cusea fsstill young with 'every !prospect (ot lite 'before him. lHe "can ,if lhe .,will, 'lby ,his ,lite and deeds, ,provehimselt a rep entent, ~h(5n~st 'm3:n, 1an'd a patriotic good citizen. 'If 'he ,does so, after a . ~tEraso-ilabl~ [time,~he may 'knock rat our <loor, 'show 'the life 'he has led, and ask for restoration; and we are sure, that if he is then able to. make the proper. showing, the ,Fraternity will not turn a deaf ear to -hIs appeal, but will give' hfm anothercha~ce. 4We :recommend ,the' ,exp,ulslon of ;th'e ,Accused 'from 'all the rlghtf "Freemasonty.' , I

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Junior Warden, of Altamont Lodge No. 108, Accuser. vs. William Henry Nevitt, ·Accused.

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STATEMENT. The Junior Warden of Altamont Lodge No. 108 filed charges against Brother W. H. Nevitt, a Fellow Craft ot that Lodge, alleging that in his petition for initiation he falsely stated that he had never petitioned a Masonic Lodge for initiation, and that he had falsely stated therein that his residence was Altamont. Accused tiled an answer denying his guilt, alleging that he was asked only as to his age, and stated that correctly. A trial resulted in acquittal by a vote ot· nine guilty,; $nd fifteen not guilty. It is needless to eo into details of the evidence in this. case, for the reason that we are without jurisdiction to pass upon the merits of the case, owing to the fact that the representative of the Lodge, who took the appeal, failed to serve any notice ot appeal upon the Accused; This is absolutely essential. The time for serving such notice has long· since ex:pired, and it cannot now· be served. It has been pointed out repeatedly by the decisions ot the committees. on appeals and' grievances, approved- by the Grand Lodge, that the provisions of the Grand 'Lodge By-Laws, relating to appeals and notices of appeals, must be followed. The provisions are so clear that there is no. occasion for any mistake, aJ;\d it those who take app~als will not tollow t~e plain letter of the law" the appeals must be dIsmIssed. We deem it proper to say in this case that there was found to be a difference of opinion among the members of this Committee, as to the guilt or innocence of the accused; but we are all of one accord on one proposition, towit: the members of the Lodge who pal'tlcipated In receiving the petition, serving on the Investigating Committee, and balloting upon the petition for the Degrees, are certainly as guilty as the Accused, and, in our opinion, they are more guilty than he. The·town In which Altamont Lodge is located Is a very small place. We· have not the slightest doubt that every member of the Investigating Committee, and every member of the Lodge, knew the Accused, and knew that he did not live. in the, town of 4,ltamont, or by the slightest, inquiry they could have. learned that fact. It would have been easy also to have 'learned th~t he, h~d. made a previous ap.plication to Trenton Lodge and. had been rejected~ O,ur invesUgatlnc committees must be more diligent. Our lodges must be more careful not to interfere with one· another's jurisdIctions. A friendly warnlnc 1:8 hereby given. to Altamont Lodge, and its members. It this course ot conduct Is followed in that lodge, it may expect shortly to be. called upon before this grand lodge to answer a complaint of invading jurisdiction of anoiher lodge, and may have to be penalized by belne made to return to such other l~d'ge, dOUble the fees paid by the can-

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didates who belong to the jurisdiction of such other lodge. Not only that. but tllose wllo actively participate in securing a petition of one known to reside in the jurisdiction of another lodge, are liable to be (iisciplined for such action. "A word to the wise is sufficient." Because of the fatal error in omitting to give notice of appeal. required by the Grand Lodge By-Laws, we recommend the dislnissal of the appeal.

Motion made and carried as substitute .for report of Committee that this case be sent back to the Lodge for a ne'w trial and the D. D. G. M. for that District is directed to preside at .the re-trial. No. 14 Lee W. Hawkins, . Junior Warden of } Cambridge Lodge No. 63 of Slater, Missouri, Accuser,

va. John H. Nunn, Accused. STATEMENT In this ~ase a charge was filed by the Junior Warden against Brother John H .Nunn, making three very general allegations against him, so general that it was not possible to properly prepare a defense, for the Accuser wholly failed to comply with the provisions of Grand Lodge By-Laws, sections 206-207 requiring an orderly statement of facts constituting the offense and containing an accurate statement of the time, place and circumstances of its commission. ·The record shows' that the Worshipful Master ordered notice of the date of trial sent to all resident members of the Lodge. That it not a compliance with our laws, for ever since the amendment of 1913, notice has been required to be sent to all members,-to non· !'esidents as well as residents. It is not· even shown by the record that notice was sent to resident members. A form of notice accompanies the transcript, but there is no certificate showing the Ilending of any such notice. A sworn statement was taken from .a J10ung lady witness on April 19th after only ten minutes oral notice of the exact time and place where such testimony would be taken. This was not a compliance with Section 224 of our By-Laws re<1uirIng reasonable notice to be give~. It d.oes not appear from this testimony that any act of improper conduct constituting a Masonic or a m,oral offense was committed. ·Taking a ride in an automobile· with three other persons is surely neither a crime nor a Masonic offense. The other affidavit did not tend to prove anything except that the Accused reQ.uested Miss Fizer to state that, on what appeared to have been an entirely diUerent occasion, he had been hired to drive the same girls home from the circus.

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neglected his family. It does not even appear from the evidence whether the accused was married or single. With no other evidence than that agove stated to substantiate the charges, the Accused was found gullty by a vote of forty to eight, and was expelled by a vote of thirty-eight to one.

n is insisted by counsel for the Lodg-e, In oral argument before our Committee. that the accused has shown himself to be unworthy to belong to the Fraternity, because of his association with people of bad reputation, and because of a general suspicion in the community that the Accused is connected with people and enterprises that bring reproach upon th~ Fraternity. V,Te cannot tr~' a man on generai principles. The Lodge derives its right to try Masons solely from the powers conferred by the Grand Lodge By-Laws, and these by-laws require specific allegations and positive proof of the specific allegations before a conviction ,can be had. If the Accused is unworthy, if he is engaged in doing things which bring reproach upon the Fraternity, and if he ought to be expelled, surely some specific acts can be found, and specific charges made against him, and 'he can be lawfully convicted. We cannot &'0 outside of the record. To do so would violate every principle of justice. We must decide the case on the record as made in the SUbordinate Lodge. On that record we are obliged to say that there was an utter failure of proof of everyone of the three specifications of the charge. '

We recommend that the judgment of Cambridge Lodge No. 63, expelling Brother John H. Kunn, be reversed and that the cause be dismissed by this Grand Lodge. No. 15 Albert In A. reJohnson ) Application, for reinstatement to good Masonic standing. The applicant was expelled from Webb City Lodge No. 512 in this jurisdiction on the 9th day of March, 1911, for a Masonic offense. At last year's session of this Grand Lodge, he made application for restoration to good Masonic standing. That application was denied by the Grand Lodge on the recommendation of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances for two reasons; first, that there was a misstatement of fact in the application, Which misstatement the Committee believed had been intentionally made; second, that the recommendations or testimonials submitted with the app'lication did not appear to have been written with a view to being considered by the Grand Lodge, but appeared more like ordinary recommendations for a business position. (See proceedings for 1920 page 103.) A new application has now been filed and has been referred to us for consideration. The applicant has fUlly explained the mls-

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statement of fact in his former application and has explained to us how the mistake occurred, and we now believe that it was an inadvertent misstatement of fact on which the applican~ might well have become confused in ten years' time, which had lapsed since the date the incident occurred, and we do not believe that the misstatement was; intentionaL The other objection of the Committee above referred to has now l>een fUlly met. The applicant has submitted an abundance of proof ftom people who have known him for years and now know him well, including his employer at Long Beach, California, who is a thirtysecond degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of Long Beach Lodge No. 327 in the jurisdiction of California. We' also have a telegram from the Past Grand Master of our Fraternity in South Dakota in connection with this application. We also have a letter from Brother Dubois who preferred the charge in the Lodge upon which the applicant was convicted and expelled, and he expresses the opinion that the applicant has suffered sufficiently and expresses his d'esire to see him re-instated. We also have a letter from L. O. Walker, Secretary of Webb City Lodge, from which the applicant was expeller], and he expresses the opinion that the sentence was too severe, tl1at the punistment administered has made the applicant tr.uly penitent, and expresses the beiief that if restored to good standing he will conscientiously' endeavor to comply with all the teachings and regulations of the order, and expresses his sincere desire to see him restored. All of the letters deal with the applicant's fitness to be in the l\1asonic Fraternity\ and they recommend him so highly that we are thoroughly satisfied with his recommendations, and believe from the life he is now shown to be living, both as to his relations with the public and with his own fa.mily, that he is entirely worthy to be received back into the fold. We, therefore, heartH:,. recommend that the application be granted and that the Grand Secretan' be Drdered to issue to the applicant a certificate of good standing, pursuant to the law in such cases made and provided. No. 16 J. Y. P.~Varden Stanfield, Junior of 1'1'. Steele Lodge, 634, Accuser. vs. Sheley C. Reynolds, Accused. STATEMENT. The Junior Warden of Steele Lodge No. 634 fiied charges against Brother Sheley C. Reynolds, a Master Mason of that Lodge, which charge contained three speCifications: The Lodge by more than two-thirds majority of the votes cast at the meeting at which the trial occurred, found the Accused guilty on all three specifications, and upon the ballot as to his punishment, expelled him.

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DECISION. We believe that the a~tion of the Lodge in finding the Accused c'uilty on the third specification of the charge was proper. "Ve recommend that the judgment of the Lodge in inflicting the penalty of expulsion upon the Accused be affirmed, as we believe from the evidence that his conduct merits expulsion. No. 17 Triangle Lodge No. 638 vs. Arthur Foti La Pierre,

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CHARGE: Purposely -withholding 'from the 'Lodge information which if known to the Lodge would have resulted in ,his rejection by the Lodge when his petition for'the degrees'was presented -and 'voted .upon. 'STATEMENT. The vote of the Lodge acquitted the Accused because lthere was not a two-thirds ,majority, The Junior Warden appealed to this Gra nd Lodge. The accusation is based on Section 194 of 'our 'By-Laws providing for such action. The :Accused admitted that he had been ,convicted .on ,one ,char~e growing out of killing a man, and on a charge of embezzlement of $1,000 from 'his employer, both of said convictions having been ,had before he petitioned the Lodge for the degrees. The Accused denied that he had heen a~ked hy any of the members of the Investigating Committee whether or not 'he had ever been arrested 路or convicted of any criminal offense. He admitted that he did not tell any of the above 'facts to the Committee. One of the members of the committee testified Ilositlvely that 'he asked the Accused whether he had ever been arreste'd or convicted of any criminal offense, and that the Accused answered '''No.'' The writer of this opinion is personally acquainted with the member of the committee who testified as stated, and knows him to be a trustworthy man, His testimony impresses us as far more worthy of belief than that of the Accused. No Freemason can d~ubt that if the committee had known the Accused to be a man with a criniinal record, the report would have been unfavorable, and the Accused would have been 路rejected. He has .not ,appeared before .路us either in person or by counsel. DECISION. 'In our opinion the Accused is guilty as charged. Crimin'als and police characters are not desirable as members of this 'Fraternity. Any man having a criminal record and purposely concealing that fact ought to be put outside where he belongs, We recommend that the judgment of Triangle Lodge 'No. 638 'acquitting the Accused be reversed, and that the Accused be found guilty and be :by this Grand Lodge expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

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Fraternally sUbmitted, WM. R. GENTRY. N. H. .JOHNSON, .J. F. FULBRIGHT, GUY C. MILLION, WM. L. HAMRICK, A. H. MANN, H. C. CHILES, W. D. MOORE.

TELEGRAMS FROM OTHER GRAND JUIUSDICTIONS. The Grand Secretary read the following telegrams from Andrew L. Randell, Grand Master of Texas, and from Stanley C. "Varner, Chairman Committee on Masonic Correspondence of Colorado: Dallas, Texas, Sept. 21, 1921. Mr. W. F . .Johnson, Grand Master: The Grand Lodge of Texas sends to the Grand Lodge of Missouri Its warm fraternal greetings on its Centennial Anniversary, and Its sincere congratulations upon the deserved power and prosperity of Missouri Freemasonry, with the best of good wishes for a continued and increasing record of growth and service to Missouri and the nation. I deeply regret that it is impossible for me to be present with you at this Communication and at the meeting tonight to extend the felicitations of a hundred thousand Masons of Texas, and to have the honor to greet personally the members of your Grana Lodge. Permit me to personally congratulate you upon your courageous and correct stand in opposition to the Ku Klux Klan and to express the hope that the Grand Lodge of Missouri in its determination to protect Freemasonry will speak against this organization in no uncertain terms. ANDREW L. RANDELL. Grand Master of Texas. Denver, Colo., Sept. 21, '1921. W. F . .Johnson, Grandmaster A. F. and A. M., St. LOUis, Mo. I' am directed by the 'Grand Lodge of Masons of Colorado in Q.nDual communication assembled to convey through you to the Grand Lodge"of Missouri its Fra'ternal greetings and congratulations upon the great work performed by the Craft In Missouri during the century through. which lthas passed. Its grand daughter of Colorado wishes it many more centuries of still greater usefUlness. Stanley C. Warner, Chairman Committee on Masonic Correspondence.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS. Rt. W. Bro. W m. T. Jamison, Chairman, made the following report of Committee which was adopted : To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the Scate Missouri:

Your Committee on the reports of District Deputy Grand Masters submit the following report: It is with much pleasure that your Committee notes a marked improvement in the i'eports. They are almost uniformly accurate, and carefully prepared, many adding to the usual form much information of value; we especially note those from the 11th, 15th, 33rd, 57th and 59th districts. Only two districts failed to report. The unprecedented fact that all the lodges have reported is a marked chan&'e and is indicative of increased interest, and the Secretaries are to be commended for their attention to their duties.

While recognizing the difficulty of attending some of the outlying lodges, we nole many instances where the average attendance ia much too low. We again reluctantly call attention to the large amount ot dues in arrears, which total about $36,000.00, an apparent increase over last year, and is only explainable in small degree by the fact that the time of payment of dues for some of the lodges is after the time to make their annual reports. Several of the lodges are very sharply to be criticized for such arrearages, but we particularly <lall attention to Cypress Lodge No. 227, ..." ith a membership of 66, and according to the report of the District Deputy, shows arrears in the sum ot路 U96.00. 'We, therefore, recommend that the Deputy for the new year at once take up with that lodge the payment of these dues and report the result to the Grand Master at an early date. A ttentlon is called to the fact that insufficient insurance is carried by many of the lodges.

Upon the Whole, these reports indicate a SPI~ndid morale and fine condition of the Craft, not alone in reference to the ritualistic work, but a keen awakening as to the true spirit of Freemasonry, and shows a splendid devotion on the part of the District Deputies, and the careful and painstaking work of this !ine array ot lieutenants, who have so zealously aided our Grand Master in so well performing his arduous duties. WM. T. JAMISON, C. P. SCRIVENER, L. L. PURKHEISER, ALFRED S. MICHAELIS, JOHN W. TALBOTT. QEO. F. WILSON, JOSEPH PARK, MAURICE B. VAUGHN,

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REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER. R. W. Bro. ]. R. McLachlan, presented the following repnrt :which was adopted: Kahoka, Mo., Sept. 17, 1921. To the Most 'Vorshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri:

Another year's \VOI')( is done and I am called upon to give an account of the work done, and of the progress of the craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. The vast amount of work done during the years 1919 and 1920 exceeded the normal growth of our membership and few, if any of us, expected very soon to see it anywhere near equaled. It 8.l)l)ears, however, that our fears and predictions were not well founded. During' the year just passed, we have almost equaled the number of additions to our membership of any preceding year and the prospects for the future are very encouraging. While we can congratulate ourselves on the acquisition of so many, I am persuaded that we have just reasons for congratulations on the splendid manhood of our recruits. Many of them are young men, all of excellent charactere. With all the enthusiasm of youth, they have brought new life and energy into the Lodges, and soon are found to be participating in the deliberations and general 'work of the order, with the ambition to master any and all things of which they are capable. During the year I visited and held Lodges of Instruction at the following places: Williamstown, Wyaconda, Sumner, Brunswick, Armstrong, St. Charles, Montgomery City, Moscow Mills, Louisiana, Palmyra, Wayland,Columbia, Liberty; Barry, Lexington, Springfield, Cabool, Alton, Thayer, Mountain View, Neosho, Seligman, Marionville, Osceola, Human!'ville, Ash Grove, Billings, Bowling Green, Laddonia, Liberal, Schell City, Lancaster, Santa Fe, Fulton, Mokane, Olean, Jefferson City, Eldon, Owensville, Sedalia, New Franklin, Malta-Bend, Macon, Meadvilie, Linneus. Hamilton, 'Weston, Edgerton, Craig, Savannah, MaryvUle, Grant City, Albany, Gilman City, Gallatin, Spickard, Trenton, Downing, Desoto, Bismarck, Flat River, Jackson, Commerce, Morley, Charleston, Car~"thersYil1e, Senath, Poplar Bluff, Doniphan, Garden City, Rich Hill, Eldorado Spring's, Carthage, Jopiin, Noel, Cassville, Springfleld and Hume. In addition to the above many other visita.tions to different Lodges were made and assistance rendered in the regular work of the Lodge. To mention each and everyone of them would make this report too voluminous. Sufflce to say that the occasions were very enjoyable and the courtesies extended w1l1 alwaye be among the pleasant recollections of my career. Some of such visitations are deserving or mention for they were made in company With most \Vorshipful Brother \Villiam F. Johnson, Grand Master, Who was received every where with the honors due one who occuple8 that exalted position. On November 15th to 19th we were guests of the Springfield Lodges of the various bodies, at which time all the degrees from E. A. to the Temvle Degree were conferred. We were .royally entertained all the time and each evening a sumptuous banQ.uet, that would satisfy the appetite or any epicure, was served. From March 14th to 20th inclusive, we visited ten of the twelve

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Lodges comprising the Firty Seventh District as follows: Kirkwood, Wellston, Jennings, Bridgeton, "Webster Groves, Bonhomme, Clayton, Ferguson, Maplewood and Fenton: On every occasion a good repre!Ientatlon of each lodge received us; and our welcome was evidenced by their hospitality and their many acts of courtesy. These visitations wl11 long be remembered by the Grand Master and myself as among the pleasant occasions of our official life. The thoughtfulness of R. W. Brother Harold L. Reader D. D. G. M. and D. I.J. In arrangln~ these meetings and providing a way for our convenience In rea-ching them at the time specified, relieved us from all responslblUIty; and the auto rides over the good roads of St. Louis County, with the changing scenes. added to our enjoyment. He and Brother H. A. Von Rump of ,,\Yebster Groves Lodge, conducted us on all occasions. a-nd the association and social Intercourse with these excellent comllanions, were not the least of our enjoyment. Other Lodges in St. Louis were visited. Among them was Forest Park Lodge, presided over by our Grand Chaplain R. W. Brother Arthur 1\-father the 'V. M. who extended us a very hearty welcome. Trinity Lodge and Triangle Lodge were also viilited. At this time I took advantage of the opportunity and visited the Lodges of In8tructlon In both St. Louis City and County and found the rltualtsttc work exemplified with sl<ll1 and thoroughness under the guidance of R. W. Brother Jolm P. Austin and R. W. Brother Harold L. Reader District Lecturers of their respective Districts. The following week, found us In Kanilas City, where like eourtesles w-ere showered upon us. The following Lodges were "VIsited: Northeast, Independence, Rural, Westport, Park. Heroine, Kan!las City. South Gate, Ivanhoe and Sheffield. Each Visitation III worthy of comment, hut space will not permit. The brethren performed their duties well, and the reception accorded us was all that could he desired. On account of other engagements, I lett the Gra.nd Master at the conclusion of the meeting on Thursday night. He, however, remained throughout the week. At one or more of these meetings, we were accompanied by distinguished hrethren of this jurisdiction: Among them were M. W â&#x20AC;˘ . Brother C. H. Briggs. Frnnk R. Jesse, Julius C. Garrell, R. R. Kreeger, W. F. KUhn, Van F. Boor, and R. W. Brothers O. A. Lucas, Arthur Mather and others. Dr. Briggs. was with us at all times and did much to\vard the ~ntertainTnent and Instruction of the brethren. On May 30th, I started out again With the Grand Master, on & tour of the State; beginning at Hannibal we visited Shelbina, Chillicothe, Gallatin, Trenton, Mllan, I.Jouislana and ended our trip at FerI'Uson at the conclus!on of the I.Jodge of Instruction. At Gallatin, we had the pleasure of having with us M. W. Brother A. M. Dockery, who presided over the social part of the meeting. We had Intended vlslttng other Lodges, but the pace was too fast tor the Grand Master, and other engagements were cancelled. . Thi$ being the cannot refrain from since I have been . tory In this Grand

One Hundredth Anniversary of the Grand Lodge, I taking a retrospective view of things accomplished perm itted to have a part in the making of HisJurisdiction. I have no doubt but wha.t our HIli-

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tortan will give us a complete history of this Grand Body from It. formation until the present time. I ha.ve no inclination to InfrIne_ on l1is duties but there are condition~o which ;ire of int:erest to me, and I am sure will be of equal Interest to others as what I here record is of more recent d:l teo (In.1 uly 1. l!if),; J ?:;-<uTl'ed the orfice of Grand Lecturer of this Jurisdiction. At the following meeting of the Grand Lodge, the Committee on chartered Lodges reported that. there were 585 Lodges, including those U. D. and the total membership was 42,:;54. Today there are. 659 Lodges incluulng LieSe L. D. with a total membership of 100.093. 9,000 degrees were conferred during that year and six Lodges conferred over 10,0 degrees and. as our standard bearers, were given proper mention. This year there were 320034 degrees conferred and 77 Lndg-es e::lch confened over a hundred of them. One Lodge, Ivanhoe, of Kansas City conferred 1555 degrees and several other Lodges crowded the 1000 mark. The changes in the active workers of the Lodges are even more remarkable. Many have been called to the Grand Lodge above, and others have ceased their activities and their places are now occupied with younger brethren, Who, profiting by their observation and the experience of the older brethren, are maintaining the dignity of the o.der and bringing It to a higher degree of service. J cannot close my report without reference to the Di~trict Lecturers. who have been ever ready to perform any duty and respond to every call. Some of them have been associated with me for years, and, ,3'S a result of our frequent meetings, friendships have been established that will last through life. They have the interest of Freemasonry' at heart, and their lives reflect the great principles of our fraternity. They have been more or less active as the following abstract of theIr reports will attest.

ABSTRACT OF REPORTS OF DISTRICT LECTURER. Brother John Santee of the Thir~ District reports, that the condition of the craft was never better, than at the present time. Instruction was given at the following lodges, Hartford, Winigan, Arcana, Putman, Green City, Pollock and Humphrey. The other lodges, under the supervision of competent Brethren, are progressing nicely The visit of the Grand Master and Grand Lecturer to the District was productive of good, in arousing the brethren to renewed activity. He notes fmprovement both in work and interest. Brother Ray V. Denslow of the Fourth District reports the most Iluccessful year in the History of the District, Every Lodge. reports work and gain In membership. He met with most of the Lodges and conferred with members of other Lodges and found them awake to the beRt interests of the 路order. He says the vfslt of the Grand Lecturer was productive of much good. Brother Fred Pearson of the Fifth District reports that the T.odges are all doing good work, with the exception of Hatfield, which has lost most of its good workers by their removal from the juriSdiction, and ft appears that It will be but a short time belore they will be compelled to consolidate with other Lodges. On account of the financial situation the $20.00 fee-appltcatlons have not been very numerous, however prospects are more promising tor the

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Brother Jonathan Stark of the 7th District, was active In his visitations, assisted the brethren of the various Lodges in the conferring of degrees and gave considerable private instruction. Lodges of InSlrUI',ion w~'!'e heid at i\1;tryvii]c, HOl1!<ing <lnd R.,vpnwoiHi, ,'lid )Hl'aports that the brethren were not so eager to learn as they were of yore. All of the Lodges were visited. Brother Howard S. Teare of the Eighth District visited six of U:e nine Lode:E's <lnd llcld Lcdg-ef" of Jnst'urtion <It Orer:'nn <lnd 'F'Ofw,;t City. He reports that every Lodge had work; even Watson Lodge, which hitherto had shown but little signs of life, has awakened and ios doing better than for a number of years. An interchange of visitations of the Brethren of the different Lodges has done considerable in creating an interest and is very beneficial to all concerned. He believes that conditions are very satisfactory and the prospects for the future very promising. Brother William P. Davis Jr. of the Ninth District held weekly Lodges of Instruction at St. Joseph, during the first three months of the year which were well attended. He reports that the four Lodges in St. Joseph are well posted and doing a good work. The outlying Lodges are not up to the Standard but seem to be satisfied with their acquirements. Brother H. 路W. Saunders of the Tenth District held a District School of Instruction at Coffey, which was attended by representatives from several neighboring Lodges. Seven other Lodges were visited. and the brethren instructed in the work. Continued Improvement is noted and a broader conception of the principles of Freemasonry is entertained by the brethren. The net-gain In membership for the District is sixty Which is considered good, when the stringent condition of financial affairs and the increased fee Is taken into consideration. He feels that there is special cause for gratification in the present situation and is hopeful for the future. Brother Walter A. Craven, of the Eleventh District visited five of the Lodges in his charge. A substantial gain is reported, notwithstanding the financial situation and the increased fee for initiation. A new Lodge at North Kansas City was set to work U. D. under very favorable conditions. All reports indicate that harmony and good will exists among the craft, and while a decrease in numbers raised over the preceeding year is shown, yet the District is in good condition and the interest is not lessened. ~-.

Brother R. A. Tharp of the Twelfth District held six Lodges ot Instruction with fairly good attendance and interest. The past year shows a nice gain in membership but many of the Brethren express the fear, that the next year will not be so prosperous on account of th~ extra $20.00. He says that 'the visit at the M. W. Brother William F. Johnson, M. W. Brother C. H. Briggs, M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse and the Grand Lecturer was highly appreciated by the brethren. Brother E. W. Tayler, of the Thirteenth DiRtrict on account of serious and fatal sickness in his family was unable to give usual

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attention to the duties of his office. I sympathize with the brother and his family in their loss of an only son. The fond hopes of the parents were shattered. May they be comforted 'in the thought of a final reunion and resign themselves to Him, "who doeth all things well." Several of the Lodges were visited by him and found to 路be in good condition. Brother William L. Hamrick, of the Fourteenth District reports that the work is fairly well done in most of the Lodges, but that some of them are in need of instruction. With possibly one or two exceptions, the interest is good and considerable work has been accomplished. A substantial increase in membership is reported, good fellowship prevails, and the future prospects are very promising. Brother Byrne Eo Big-g'er of the FifteenLI District visited six out of the eleYen Lodges, came in contact with \',o1'1<crs fl'om the four of tho remaining five and gave them private instruction. From his personal observation and from reports received from individuals, he expresses the opinion that the work of the Lodges is improved with possibly one exception. Brother Rohert. A. M3Y of t.he Sixtpentll District reports that two Lodges of Instruction were held during the year, one at Louisiana and the other at Bowling Green, with very satisfactory results. The Lodge at Bowling Green is especially commended for its good work and for the number raised, leading the District with thirty-four additions. The Lodge at Louisiana leads in membership with two hundred and eighteen, and is in a flourishing conditiop, but owing to changing of officers, occasioned by removals from the jurisdiction, the work is not up to the standard. He visited several of the other .f,or1p:e~. g"C\\'e special attention to Eolin. Lodge and reports it as doIng fairly good work. Brother Thomas F. Hurd of the Seventeenth District held instruction with Middle Grove, Santa Fe and Paris Union Lodges. He reports activity among all of' the lodges, the membership enthusiastic in their efforts and the work done in a very creditable manner. A Lodge of Instruction was held, weekly, at Paris during the month of February' and much time was devoted to the officers and brethren of other Lodges, who came to his office in search for information on their particular duties. He says "the Fraternity was never more prosperous," and he thinl{s we have arrived at a point in our progress, "where more time can be devoted to the symbolic teachings a'nd to moral living than' in 'the past." To all of this we heartily agree. Brother Thomas H. Walton of the Eighteenth District visited but two of the Lodges and reports them getting along all right In every way. From reports received from other Lodges, he judges them to be progressing also. All the Lodges have been actively engaged and the District shows.a substantial increase in membership. 1"1'0 1 1'01' H. L. 1\路1;]nn of tile Nineteenth District visi1ed the follOWing lodges, Eureka, Warren, Triplett, Salisbury and Cunningham, and at his request Brother Mason visited the Lodge at Westville and held two Lodges of Instruction. They hold two District Associations each year and on such occasions the work, in all the degrees, Is exemplified, thus giving him good opportunity of judging the manner of work done which he says will compare favorably with other Lodges in the State.

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Brother William Baker of the Twentieth District held Lodges ot Instruction at Hale, Bogard, Carrollton, Norborne, Hardin and Orrick. On account of the abundance of work, some of the Lodges had no time for instruction. He reports a decided improvement in the work and the interest un路abated. Brother Ch~.rles T. Kornbrodt. of the Twenty-Second District conducted a very successful Lodge of Instruction during the months of January and February, ending with a contest among four Lodges, as to the best work in the Second Section of the Third Degree. This contest was won by York Lodge and stimulated the brethren to put forth their best efforts. He commends Brother Asa D. Hurd, who assisted him throughout the year, for his energy and zeal, and expresses his appreciation of his untiring' assitance. A new Lodge, th& Country Club Lodge has been set to work, U. D. which he thinks w1l1 eventually be one of their best Lodges. Brother Kornbrodt's. tlm& was at the disposal of the brethren, and on many occasions the br~hren took advantage of their opportunity to receive instructions from him. Brother C. B. Waddell of the Twenty-Third District, while not conducting any Lodge of Instruction, made several visitations and rendered valuable assistance in conferring degrees, answering questions and making himself generally useful. He reports that th& Lodges at Odessa, Concordia, Higginsville and Lexington are doing excellent worl<, and that the Lodge at. \Vaverl~', while not as proficient as might he, still is very impressive in its wOI"k. Brother J. S. Wilson of the Twenty-Fou,rth District reports th& most active year in the histon' of Freemasonry. He visited all but one of the Lodges, t he work in most Lodges is in a f~ ir condition. and a desire for better and more accurate work is evinced by the brethren, which augurs \-vell for continued prog',"ess in that direction. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Marshall; representatives from other Lodges participated in this meeting, and much good was thereby accomplished. . Brother H. D. Carlos, Jr. of the Twenty-Fifth District made a. number of visitations and conducted Lodges of Instruction at Otter路 ville and Prairie Home. with fairly good 8ttendance <lnd interest The Lodges in his District, with the exception of those in the larger towns, were not over-burdened with work, yet the Interest has no~ abated, taking the District as a whole, he says the condition of the Lodges, is good. Brother S. P. Cunningham, of the Twenty-seventh District held Lodges .of Instruction at Mexico, Mokane, Martinsburg, Laddonia and Houston. Private Instruction waR given to members of every Lodge in the District, except Portland. The work is as good or better tha.n it has been for :venrf: 8nd quite an effort is being.put forth by many of the brethren, for greater proficiency. Brother J. E. Reeds of the Twenty-eighth District, visited all but one of the Lodges, some of them a number of times, assisted in degree work and rendered such instruction as the occasion required. He resp-:>nded to every call, and was ever ready to be of ser~ice to the craft. He reports a fairly prosperous year and that the Lodges had

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the usual amount of work to do. Montgomery City Lodge, which was chartered at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge is doing splendidly and the prospects for the future 'are very flatte'ring. Conditions generallv trroug'hout the dist.rict <Ire goood and there is nothing to mar the peace and harmony of the brethren. Brother W. P. Smith of the Twenty-Ninth District visited all the Lodges but two. Installed officers, assisted in conferring degrees, and instructed in the work. A District Lodge of Instruction was held at Troy when representatives from other Lodges were present and participated. Much interest is manifested, especially among the younger brethren. Brother E. A. Fluesmeler of the Thirtieth District visited the various Lodges gave Instruction and assisted in degree work. Held Lodges of Instruction which were all represented and found considerable, interest manifested. He reports the Lodges as working in a . creditable manner and some doing exceedingly well. Brother W. D. Rogers of the Thirty-first District held LodgeS""of Instruction at Jamestown, Clarksburg, Tipton. Linn. Centertown and .T"fF"r~on (,it~路. ~Ill of whi~h ,,;erc re;l~on8hlv well 3tt.enneil. He reports work In every Lodge some of them almost as busy as in the preceding year. but fiye of the Lodges report no petitions after Oct. 15th. He found proficient workers in every Lodge who were ever ready to teach their less informed brethren. He says "The order In this DIstrict Is In good condition and the prospects for future growth and development are bright." BrotherR. A. Breuer of the Thirty-Second District visited Four Lodges and found them ready and amcious to receive instruction. He also devoted considerable time to private instruction. He reportl!! that "The brethren of the District arE' fairly proficient in the work and are deeply interested in improvement, not only for local advancement, but also for a greater Freemasonry." Brother John P. Austin of the Thirty-Third District. reports as "'fo 8!"~ume ~h::lre-e of the ritl.laJi~tic work in such a largofl district, comprising forty chartered Lodges and representing some twenty thous:'Ind Master M~sons, seemed a gigantic task at first. but soon all Imaginary obstacles melted away. r am deeply indebted to ml'lny, many, competent craftsmen, in the Thirty-third and Fifty-Seventh Districts. a nd to those "Veteran ,Ritualists," my predecesflors. who have been active In our Lodges for many years, and are ~tilJ do;ng- ye()m~n servi~e. giving their loyal support in making this ~'~a r"< J odge of I!1structlon :'I 'success, fonow~:

Thirty-two sessions were held during the season, presided over by Rt. ",Vor. Brother James W. Skelly, with a total attendance of over five thousand. Over two hundred brethren crowded Into some of our Meetings, and not one session registered less than a hundred. The officers of four new Lodges namely; Pilgrim. Commonwe:tlth. Progress and Purity, were instructed in the ritual preparatl')r~' to their being set to work under dispensation bv the D. D. G, M. a.nd on account of scarcity of Lodge Ha.lls were often compelled to rehears~ on Sundays.

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During the latter part of the season we were much pleased with a visitation from our Grand Lecturei'f and the large attendance on this occasion, and the many queRtions asked, attested to the interest sho\yn. Realizing the 13rge number of districts in our jurisdktion, ;In<'l the distance between them, we considered hiR presence a gr-eat honor. I have visited every Lodge in the District during the year, and often accompanied Rt. War. Brother Skelly on his official vlslts, and generally found the work ot a high character'" Brother James F. Blair of the Thirty Fourth District visited and held Lodges of Instruction in several of the Lodges. Also held a .District Lodge of Instruction at Garden City with the Grand Lecturer 'in charge, 'which was unusually well attended. He reports that the brethren are hecoming more interested, practically all of them doing creditable work and all working in harmony. A noticeable improvement lies in the fact that a greater number of brethren visited him personally for instruction in their particUlar line of work. Brother R. B. Campbell of the Thirty Fifth District visited and held Lodges of Instruction at Butler, Foster, Rich Hill, Hume and Papinsville. He also gave considerable private instruction to individuals from other Lodges and was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer in a District Lodge of Instruction at Rich Hill. He says: "All the Lodges, except Foster and Tyrbn are doing very good work, and the growth in membership has not been retarded by the special $20.00 fee." Brother Del. C. Moore, of the Thirty Sixth District conducted Lodges of Instruction at Kingsville, Leeton. Warrensburg, Holden, Knob Noster and o~ce a month at Sedalia. Every Lodge in the District was represented at one or more of these places. He reports improvement in the work and that all Lodges were active in work, except Knob Noster and Pittsville: neither of them had a petition the past year and Pittsville in particular. met very irregularly. A new Lodge was instituted at 'Varsaw under very favorable conditions. He expresses the hope that much good will result from his labors the past year. Brother W. C. Cowan of the Thirty-Eighth District, met regUlarly with his home Lodge and did what was required of him. Held two Lodges of Instruction at Conway, visited Waynesville Lodge and assisted in conferring degrees. He also had opportunity of instructing' members from Lebanon, Brumly and Iberia. So many of the LodgeR in this DiRtrict are remote from the R. R. Stations. One being fifty miles and others ranging from fifteen to thirty miles which makes'them difficult to reach. Every Lodge was active in conferring degrees and taking location into consideration, they probably do as good work as other Lodges, so situated. Brother C. E. Pyle of the Fortieth District held Lodges of Instruction at Festus, Irondale and Be!grade in his own District, and at Bismarck and St. Marys in the Forty Eighth District, and reports very fayorably of the interest and attendance at each 'of the places visited. He visited every Lodge but Potosi. He reports a very quiet year, as most of the Lodges had very littl.e work on hand.

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Brother Ed J. Harris, of tije Forty-First District, was active In the performance of his duties. Lodges of Instruction were held in nine of the twelve Lod~es, viz: Fairplay, Weaubleau, Western Light, Rcddic){, Cement, Hermitage and two sessions with Pleasant and Urbana Lodges. He found most Lodges in need of Instruction, they responded ''lell to the instruction given and made good progress in their work. He reports good interest and the prospect for' better work in the future is very flattering. Brother H. H. Finley of the Forty Second District, visited six Lodges, held' Lodges of Instruction at Greenfield and Lockwood, which were well attended ",... ith profit to those in attendance. He visited other Lodges on various occasions, assisted in degree work and' when occasion' required, instructed in the work. He reports the' Lodges in a healthy condition. Brother Finley was prevented (I'om greater activity on account of the sickness and death of his wife. We sympathize with him in his bereavement, but admonish him to "Be not grieved beyond measure for thy Companion. She is not dead, but has only taken that course which is necessary for us; we ourselves must all go to that grand place of reception where the departed are assembled, and in that general rendezvous of mankind live together in another state of being." Brother Sam B. Vickers of the Forty Third District made four visitations and' held Lodges of Instruction which were well attended: The Brother was active in the dedication of Halls, installing officers, and assisting in deg-ree work. Lodges of Instruction were held at Golden City, Liberal and Richards. He reports that with the except.ion of two lodg-es-Moundvllle and Milford all are in a flourishing condition. Brother J. R. Hutchison of t.he Forty Fourth District reports that early in the year, he in company wit.h the D D. G. M. went to LaRussell and examined a number of brethren as to their 'proficiency. Later a new Lodge was set to work and is now working in a satisfactory manner. A very l'mccessful Lodge of Instruction was held at Sarcoxie. In May, the Grand Lecturer held Lodges of Instructlon at Carthage and Joplin which were attended with much interest. He also reports that there has not been as much deg-ree work this year as in the past, but the Lodges are very proficient in their work and have good attendance at their meetings. Brother George W. Custer of' the Forty-Fifth District reports that he has visited several Lodges, and instructed the officers of most of the Lodges in the District during the year. The Lodges were not nearly so active as t.hey were last. year, but the zeal of the brethren is in no wise lessened. A Lodge of Instruction was held at Republic. He'reports the officers very proficient. All of the Lodges are doing good work, and are In a satisfactory condition in every particular. Brother Carl A. Swenson of the F'orty Sixth District visited eleven of the fifteen Lodges and held Lodges of Instruction at Summerville, Licking, Cabool, Plato, Houston, Manes, l\10untain Grove and Norwood, and met with a generous responSe from the brethren. He also visIted Mt. Ararat and Pilot Knob Lodges, and assisted them in their work. He reports that the small Lodges seem to be getting along better than formerly and all the Lodges are doing good work.

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Brother F. E. McGhee of the Forty-Seventh District, in a very voluminous report, minutely records the condition of each Lodge in his jurisdiction, which can be summed up as follows: The most of the Lodges have but very little work to do, except to finish up what was left over from last year. Various reasons are given. Some attribute it to the incI'ease of the initation ·fee. The removal or Lumber Mills to other localities and the consequent loss of workers through such removals is given as the reuson. Van Buren Lodge still maintains its high standard of proficiency. Grandin, Barnesville and Eminence Lodges are progressing nicely, while the others are not in such flourishing condition. Brother ·W. B. Massey of the I<'OI'ty Eighth District reports that the past year has been a very active one in his district. There were twenty-seven more candidates raised than in the preceding year, which bore the record until that time. Many visitations wer'e made and the Lodges visited showed a remarkable aptitude in the work and improvement can be readily noted year after year. Lodges of Instruction were held at Bismarck and Flat River conducted by the Grand Lecturer. Other Lodges of Instruction were held at St. Marys and Bismarck by Brother Pyle of the Fortieth District, by request of Brother l\jassey, who expresses his appreciation of the services rendered, as it was at a time w hen he was unable to giVe them attention. The Lodges ~re lJrogressing nicely and a number', of the brethren are conversant with all the work in the different degrees. Brother George V·l. 'Walker of the Forty Ninth District, visited all the Lodges except Trowel and Whitewater. Lodges of Instruction were held at Oak Ridge and Pocahontas. The attendance was good and eonsiderable improvement noted over last year. He also -gave one evening each week for instruction in St. Marks Lodge. Other vi~itations were made. He says that St. Marks Lodge continues to be active, whilc ·sc"·.e of the smaller Lodges have/very little to do, and attribute their lack of material to the $20.00 fee imposed on them. Brother F. E. Mount of the Fiftieth District, was unable, on account of ·sickness to do as much as he intended. He however, held a Lodge of Instruction at Morley and worked with members throughout the District as they would meet in their respective jurisdictions. He reports .the Lodges in good condition generally. Most of them have one or more well informed brother who is zealously striving to elevate the standard of proficiency among the brethren. Brother G. C. Bishop of the Fifty First District, visited six Lodges and held three Lodges of I nstruction. He reports the work done in a very satisfactory manner generally. Some of the Lodges that hitherto were not very promising, are awakening to their condition and making- effort to overcome their deficiency. A greater gain is noted in membership than ever before. Every Lodge but one or two showed a substantial increase in membership. Brother K. C. Johnson of the Fifty Second District reports Lodges of Instruction at Naylor and Poplar Bluff and also instructed and installed the officers of Maple Lodg-e. At various other times he instructed the officers and members of Poplar Bluff Lodge. On ac-

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count of the depression in business, fewer petitions were received this year than the preceding year, this is particularly true where the people are dependent upon the timber industry and cotton crop. BrotherC. F. Funkhouser, of the Fifty Third District visited a number of the Lodges, and was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer in Lodges of Instruction at Alton, Thayer and Mountain View. He reports a gain in membership. Many of the Lodges are a considerable distance from the Railroad and a visitation is accomplished only with much difficulty. Brother G. J. Vaughan of the Fifty Fourth District, maintains his usual record. He visited and held Lodges of Instruction in every Lodge but one under his care and reports that the brethren are steadily gaining in Masonic knowledge. Brother W. N. Marbut of the Fifty Fifth District visited most of the Lodges in his District and gave his time and attention .to places where instruction was most needed. He reports that with but two exceptions, the Lodges are doing good work. Brother W. A. Phipps of the Fifty Sixth District, reports a very busy year. More work being done than in any preceding year. For instruction, he visited Racine, Noel, Anderson, Newton, Southwest and Granby', The calls for assista.nce wer'e many and 00 responded to all but two on 路a.ccount of previous engagements. He reports ritualistic work as materially improved, which he attributes to the acquisition of young blood among recent recruits, bringing the enthusiasm of youth into the Lodges. Brother Harold L. Readel' of the Fifty-Seventh District reports, as follows: "The condition of the l!-'itly-Seventh District is very gratifying, as never before since the organization of the Distri<;t the brethren have tali'en an interest in the work of the craft. This fact is evidenced by the attendance at the Lodge of Instruction which this year v... as oyer 100 per cent greater than in any previous year. The net increase in membership was 261 or over 12lh per cent-a very healthful growth. One Lodge only reports a decrease in membership. Fenton No. 281, and that Is accounted for by the fact that about twenty members dimitled to enter Gardenville Lodge U. D. There were nineteen sessions of the Lodge of Instruction. One in more than each of the twelve Lodges. The average attendance was 77.74. At the beginning of the year, I announced that at the close of the Lodge of Instruction, a framed certificate would be given to the Lodge having the highest average percentage of attendance at the Lodge of Instruction. This certificate was awarded to Jennings Lodge No. 640. Such hearty co-operation and support from all the Lodges and all the brethren during the twelve months just past will be recalled with happy memory. I wish it were possible to mention many of the .brethren by name, but time and space will not permit. However this report would not be complete without mention of two. Brother H. A. Von Rump, Junior Warden of the Webster Groves Lodge No. 84, throughout the year, with wonderful thoughtfulness and fidelity, has acted as the District Lecturer's Comp~lllion on of-

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ficial occasiolls. Brother Von Rump's automobiles were constantly at the dispo~al of the D. L., and his thoughfulness and kindness added much to the pleasure of the year's wor:k. Rt. 路Wor. Brother L. H. Abrams, of Occident'al Lodge No. 163 has been a faithful Instructor at the Lodge of Instruction, missing one session only throughout the year. Rt. W,or. Brother Abram's efficiency is l{nown throughout the two districts. His work was of the highest order, and was greatly appreciated. The District was honored in March by a week's visit from the Grand Master and the Grand Lecturer who visited ten of the twelve Lodge:s of the District. The ~embers of the District were delighted to meet and greet these distinguished brethren, and their visit will not soon be forgotten. On June 7, 1921, at the closing session of the Lodge of Instruction held at Ferguson, these two brethren were again present, and the Grand Master, on behalf of many brethren of the District, presented the D. D. G. M. & D. L. with a beautiful Ford Sedan. The appreciation of which <beautiful and useful . gift cannot be expressed in words." Brother M. E. Gumphrey, of the Fifty Eighth District,visited the following Lodges, Versailles, Barnett, Tuscumbia, Olean and Eldon. Held Lodge of Instruction at Versailles, and representatives from several other Lodges were in attendance. He found the brethren of all these Lodges capable of doing good work. A monthly meeting at Eldon, for the purpose of Instruction, was conducted throughout the winter, with good results. All of the Lodges did some work and all but one of them are able tO'do the work very creditably. Brother Allan McDowell Hoyt of the Fifty Ninth District held Lodges of Instruction at Blue Springs, Buckner, Oak Grove and Independence, and reports the interest up to the usual good standard and the work above the average. Especially is this true of Blue Springs and Oak Grove, where new and efficient workers have recently been added to their membership; and with renewed life and energy, the brethren are progressing toward a higher standard /of excellency in their work. The school at Independence was as usuaL Mt. Washington Lodge carrie<;l off the honors in point of attendance. They have a live Lodge. It started ten years ago with twenty-seven members and now has a membership of one hundred and eighty-four. They have recently erected a fine and commodious temple which would be a credit to any community. All but one of the Lodges were visited. More time was given to the work and the 'results are very gratifying. Fraternally SUbmitted, J. R. McLACHLAN, Grand Lecturer.

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CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS. Moved by M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Kuhn that the question of' the revisio1J(<;>f the.By-Laws be set for the first thing'tomorrow (Thursday) morning after the Grand Lodge convenes. Same unanimously adopted. REMINISCENCES. During the short interim between rcports the acting Grand Master. ,Van F. Boor called UDon M. W., Bro. Edward Higbee for some remarks who responded in kindly reminiscent and interesting vein.

REPORT OF VISITING COMMITIEE 'OF THE MASONIC HOME. Rt. W. Bro. W. A. Sommers made the following report which was ~dopted: To the Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge ot ~,~~souri, Ancient, Fr;ee) 8.n.1 Accepted Masons: ' , . ". .) I

The visiting Committee of the Masonic Home of Missouri 'submit's the following report: " ';;:'

It has been the pleasure of the Chairman of this Committee 'to keep in close touch with the affairs of the Home during the past year, and we are pleased to report that the aims and objects of the Masons of Missouri in maintaining this Home ~r-e being carried on. with the same zeal and energy that has characterized the work for years. The atmosphere is homelike and most all- the grown people whose misfortune has compelled them to accept shelter here are thankful for their good fortune in having this splendid Home, in which to spend their declining years, in peace and comfort; and notwithstanding the changes that have come into their lives theY are as a rule cheerful and contented. It is remarkable how old people, coming into the Home, scarcely able to walk, recover their health and live for years, another proof that "worry kills more people than work does." It ought to be ~ source of comfort to us to know that we have relieved the distress of our old Brothers and Sisters and made their last Qays happy ones. We turn from these "Whose lives will soon be ended to those whose lives are just beginning; the children, their future is in our hands; to neglect them would be repugnant to every Mason in Missouri and a crime again'st society. We' never have done so and never will. No false economy should ever permit us to neglect their welfare. We" believe that our Brother~s children when given to us by his widow or his Lodge, ought to be reared in the Home, and we believe that you agree with us on this proposition. We have ample means and plenty of room for all the children who will be sent to us. The Home is one that will not change so long as Missouri Masonry exists. Too much credit can-

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not be given to Brother Sol. Waggoner, President and Superintendent of the Home, for his efficient and business like management, and he is ably assisted by the two matrons, Mrs. Waller and Mrs. Collins. I

The meetings of the Board of Directors are always conducted with dispatch and precision, and it is the o'pinion of your Committee that our Home is showIng 100% efficiency, and they _appreciate th. fact that they have been permitted to serve you in this pleasant task. W. A. SOMMERS, .JESSE G. WESTERMAN, C. H. McMAHAN, D, E. NICHOLS, CHAS. L. KIRK, FRANK BRITTAIN, ROLLA W, TERRY, ROBT. GOGGIN, JOHN S, NEWLON,

REPORT OF COMMITIEE ON CHARTERED LODGES.

\)1 qr. Bro. Clarence ..L. Alexander; Chairman, presented the following report, which was adopted: To. the. Most Worshipful Grand ;Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted . "M~sons of Missouri: Your Committee on Chartered Lodges submits the following report: ~li~ " . Returns and remittances have been received from each one of the 649 lodges in this judsdiction. The following lodges, however, failed' to make returns' prior to August 1, as the law requires, No: 27 257 298 338 428 43.5 462 627 635

Lodge ;. " Date Received District Evergreen ,.,........... August 12 , .. , . , ,.. 32nd Lodge of .~ight " ,. '''',' ~ . ';' . .â&#x20AC;˘ August 6., ,.,.,.... 5th Sampson .. '.' " ... " .. " ..... August 17 Also Delinquent , 1920 , , . . . . . . . .. 53rd ,Myrtle .",." .. " .. , .. , ,. August 27" .. " " . . . . . . . 20th ,Pittsville ., .. , , , . August 19,................ 36th Rockridge , ,. August 25 Also Delinquent 1920 ,, , ,. 53rd Santa Fe ,.,.,.,." .. " " , . , . August 18 , .. , .. ,. 17th WallaCe ,Park ., .. , . August 17 Also Delinquent 1920. , .. , , .' ,,9th Tuscumbia .... , .. " .. "." ... August 17................ 58th

'The Gl'and Lodge law provides that representatives of delinquent lodg:es shall not be entitled to mileage and per Âˇ(Hem. The Grand Secretary is to lJe congratulated iT\ reducing the delinquent lodges from 22 in 1920 to 9 in 1921. It is through his untiring efforts, assisted by the District Deputy.Grand Masters, that the number of delinquent lodges has been so greatly reduced,

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OUTSTANDING DUES. Total amount of outstanding dues reported in·1921 $40,665.00 Total amount of outstanding dues reported in 1920. . . . . . .. 39,425.00 !:II'l'CreaSe .. : '

1,240.00

This is not an un~avorable showing when allowance is made for the increase in membership. Twenty.-two lodges in St. Louis report no outstanding dues, Nos. 1, 25, 40, 79, 95, 121, 180, 267, 282, 323, 347, 420, 499, 505, 544, 550,. 576, 578, 626, 638,' 639 and 641. Five lodges in Kansas City, Nos. 104,~.522, 546, 563 and 617. Two in Springfield, Nos. 5 and 271. Two in Colun;bia. Nos. 114 and 602. Other lodges in St. Louis, Kans'as City, St. Joseph and the larger towns report small amounts outstanding in proportion . to membership. Other lodges with membership exceeding 200 reporting no outstanding dues are, Nos. 63, 77, 84, 105, 247, 327, 381, 407 and 481. ' There are some small lodges reporting no dues outstanding, but the collection of dues seems to be much better in the larger towns. One lodge in a small town reports $780 outstanding, more than fifteen times as ·much in actual money,.as Ivanhoe Lodge reports with 3203 members. . ., . The reports of some lodges indicate ,that the entire membership· is in arrears for one year, and in some cases for two y'~ars. 'The Grand Lodge law provides that ,dues shall be payable in advance. The lodges have authority to cohect th~in and it is not good business to allow them to accumulate. Delinquents don't make good members: 1d ANNUAL DUES. .'" Passing from the subject of outstanding dues we thought it might be interesting to ascertain the average amount· of,. dues charged by the·lodges. Vle find the average outside of St. Louis and Kansas City to be a trifle more than $3;00; In 1St.. Louis."it is $7.00 and in Kansas City it is $5,30. Seven lodges charge $10.00, five lodges charge $12.00, and one ,,(No. 523) $15.00. Eight lodges charge $1.75, just enough to meet 'the per capita tax of the Grand Lodg'e. One charges $1.80, and twenty-seven charge $2:00. We find, that, with a few exceptions, the lodges charging this small sum for ,annual dues own their halls and have ample assets. Festus Lodge No. 256 charges only $1.50, (25c less than 'the per capita tax of the Grand Lodge). butthis lodge reports assets of nearly $11,000,'including their hall. A few years ago Brookfield Lodge No. 86, charged $10.00, probably the largest amount in the state at that time. Today Brookfield Lodge oWns its hall and charges only $1.75. Evidently some good financiers in Brookfield Lodge. The majority of the lodges in the small places own their halls· and report larger assets in proportion to membership than the lodges' in. the cities. Perhaps this is' the reason 'the secretaries in the small places are not as zealous in the collection of dues; they don't need the money. '.

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SPECIAL INl;TIATION FEE FOR THE MASONIC HOME. The special initiation fee for the Masonic Home was not collected during the entire fiscal year of the "Grand Lodge, only oninitia;' tions of petitions received after October 15, 1920, but it does not seem to 'have a great effect on the amount Of work done. True, there were not as many initiations as the previous year, but the gain, this year was 'almost 'double that of'1919 .. 1921 does not fall much behind 1920 and allowances must be made this year for business depr,esslon -and unemployment. Some few lodges in their returns complain of this extra $20.QO. We find that 'four of these lodges charge $20.00 for the three degrees, one $25.00 one $40, and one $50.00. Their annual dues range from '$1.75 to $4.00. Surely the· man applyhl'g to the lodge charging only '$20.00 for degrees and only $1.75 annual -dues can afford to pay the extra amount for such a worthy cause as our Masonic Home. HALLS DESTROYED BY FIRE. The hall of Altamont Lodge was destroyed by fire on August 2, 1921, and nothing saved 'except books and seal. The 'haH was not owned by the lodge but the .rent was paid up to March 1, 1923, and for this reason only $3.92 cash on hand was reported. The personal property of the lodge was $189, with no lnsu'rance. Thfl hall of New.ton Lodge No. 175 was destroyed 'by fire on Nov.. 3: 1920. Records were not saved.' Personal ,property not insured. • 1

REFER TO' GRAND MASTER.

The following appears in the ~eturn of a lodge. "Our lodge has not been able to meet regularly, hence have not been able to collect all outstanding dues, but we are sending all the money we' have on hand $37.~5 and will send balance 'of $19.80 'as soon as we can collect it." The Lodge reports -personal -property 'of '$50 and $60 dues 'outstanding. The balance.of $19.80 was 'uaid in September. The lodge has 33 members. We respectfully -recommend that the incoming Grand Master refer the condition of this lodge to the district deputy. NRme and number of lodge will be furnished. TOTAL MEMBERSHIP. Membership in chartered lodges! ~ .. " 99,725 Membership in Lodges U. D................................... 368 Total membership Total membership

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The 'net 'gain in 1918 was 4,057. Eliminate Kansas. City and St. L'ouis and the 'gain for the balance of the state in 1921 is 5,020, or' appl"oximately 1,0{){) more than the gain in 1918 for the entire state including Kansas City and St. Louis. I

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RECAPiTULATION OF WORK. Initiated 10,280 Passed ..................• 10,741 Raised ........•:- ;'....••••.• ,11,187 Affiliated 1,372 Reinstated 606 ~')

1,940 Dimitted .. : Suspended N. P. D. . ..... 705 Suspended U.M. ~. . ...•• 13 Expelled . 30 Died . 1,065 Rejected ' . 1,962 -0

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Missouri ranks seve~~~ in membership of the Grand Lodges of the United States and fourth in number of lodges. No foreign Grand Lodge has as large a membership as Missouri. (See statistics of M. W. B~o. C. C. Woods in report of foreign correspondence.), • Eight lodges have more, than 1,000 members as follow!': Ivanhoe No. 446, Kansas City, 3203 members. Temple No. 299, Kansas City, 2021 members. Mount Moriah No. 40, St. Louis, 1677 members. Gate City No. 522, Kansas City, 1671 members. Beacon No .. 3, St. Louis, 1487 members: Westport No. 340, Kansas City, 1344 members. Kansas City No. 220, Kansas City, 1175 membe~s. Tuscan No. 360, St. Louis, 1028 members. Seve'nteen lodges in St. Louis and five in Kansas City have between 500 ap.d 1,000 members. ~, The largest lodges outside of St. Louis and Kansas City are: ,,11. Gate of the Temple No. 422, Springfield; 803 members. , Charity No. 331, St. .Joseph, 773 membl~rs. IL United No.5, Springfield, 712 m,embers. Zeredatha No. 18!!, St. .Joseph, 614J~members. Moberly No. 344, .Moberly" 587 members. Fellowship No. 345, .Joplin, 563: members. u! Solomon ,No. 271, Springfield, 561 members. . Webster Groves No. 84. Webster· Groves, 531 ,m~mbers. St. .Joseph No. 78, St• .Joseph, 527 members. Four lodges' in Kansa's City report'· over 200 candidates raised during {he fiscal year of the Grand Lodge: . :. '" :~c. Ga'te: .City ']\to'. 522, : 213 'V,~~tport No. 340 ~ 237 East Gate' No. 630: 264 Ivanhoe' ,No. 446: ;1.:'.. 525 (Y t

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, Twelve .r:eport ,over. 100 candidates raised: Nos.. 3, 40, 79, 1()4, 189, 218, '220, 299, 547, 563, 625 and 643, all in the three large~t c.ities" Lodges reporting'the largest number raised, outside of the three large'st Cities, include: . ~ . Raised . Gate the Temple, No. 422, Springfield :::: 86 'Feno,,~ship No: '345; ·.Joplin .::1: ' " 79 Solomon No. 271, Springfield .: ;........... 77 Granite No. 272,. Sedalia 6'9 J . ,Toplin No: 335, Joplin : 67 United No.5, Springfield : '.. , ; 65 Ti'ilumina No. 205, Marshali 56 Acacia No. 602, Columbia '. , ~ , ...• , 56 Monett No. 129, Monett .-:.,.................................. 52

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Only six lodges report no work done during the past year as compared with thirteen last yea~; Nos. 176, 182, 245, 330, 585 and 597: MEMBERSHIP IN THE LARGEST CITIES. Total ',' "Dues Members Raised Rejected Outstanding St. Lo~is, 44 lodges 22,104 2,462 64~ $ 787 (Including four lodges U.路 D.) 2,445 1820 Kansas City, 16 lodges 15,192 287 (Including one lodge U. D.) 328 86 274 St. Joseph, four lodges . 2,202 228 20 653 Springfield, thr'ee lodges ~ . 2,076 45 39 146 966 Joplin, two lodges . 175, 84 12 804 Hannibal, two lodges . 330, 806 71 32 Sedalia, two lodges . I

ERROR~ AND OMISSIONS.

Same old story, "the usual errors and omissions occur in the returns," b'ut we believe a gradual improvement is taking place. A few of the most careless secretaries have dropp,ed out, and many others are making a determined effort to send complete and accurate reports. The first thing a secretary should do when he makes up his annual return is to refer to the Grand Lodge Proceelings and see how many members his lodge ref)6rted the previous year. Sixty-one secretaries failed to do this, and) as a consequence their balances were "forced" and their returns had! to be corrected through correspondence from the Grand Lodge offj(:~;\The lists of members in Nos. 125 and 516 and 645 were not alphabetically arranged. The returns of Nos. ] 0 and 252 were written','with a lead pencil. The returns of fourteen lodges were not signed by the Worshipful Master: Nos. 10, 26, 170, 256, 270, 295,310, 395, 409; 415, 454, 457, 466 and 500. Nos. 172 and 298 were not signOed by the secretary. No. 421 was not signed by either ,!~e. Worshipful Master ~or Secretary. In one small lodge the names of seven memhers in good standing were omitt~d from the list of members; reported names of only six raised instead of eight raised omitted one reinstated, one suspended and one death; reca;pitulation shows 61 members, but sent draft for only 59 members; a:nd ". ~ -'f when report was finally corrected the lodge was found to have ,65' members. The secretary of this lodge is a lawyer and says "wlie'itI made up'the report I was preparing for ai'suit and did''not have~the time to spend, should have let this wait until I had time for 11." (He waited until July 28.) Also says "You will observe that it :is not signed bi the \Vorshipful Master. Our Master is at Jeffers6'n City and if you desire his signature, send the paper to him at that place. He is representative from this coun'ty." It seems surprising that one whose profession is "THE LAW" did not now that the Senior Warden could have signed this report', the Grand Lodge Law providing that in the absence of the Worshipful Master, the Senior' Warden succeeds to his duties. , The Grand SecretarY.has no time to send reports over the state for signatures of absen'tees:'No one should accept any Masonic office, and least of all that of secretary unless he is willing to sacrifice much time attending to the duties of the office. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, neither do we admit the plea. of

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the pressure of private business as an excuse for slovenly work. The committee being t.he "J~ry" in this case, find the defendant. guilty and recommend as his punishment that he confine himself in his own office with the. books and papers of the lodge for ·as many days as it will take him to put the re'cords of the lodge in accurate condition. ~o. 91 omitted the names of fourteen initiated and fourteen passed. No. 128 furnished names of onJy six raised instead' of eleven. No. 99 furnished no names of 20 initiated; 16 passed and 15 raised. The statistical page' of. No. 196 is blank, except the signatures of the Worshipful Master anQ. Secretary. The recapitulation is not filled out in the return of No. 103. No. 170 omitted 'names of 9 initiated, 9 passed and 8 raised. The secretary of No. 234 spells the name of his own lodge iI:lcorrectly. No. 281 reported '20dimitted but did riot give, any names. The secretary o'f No. 342 omitted his own name from t,he roster of his lodge. The secretary of No. 400 includes the name an expelled member in roster. In many returns the ,omission of important d~tes is noted; No. 596 omits dates of' all work. In explaining the absence of four names from roster, a new se,cretary says the four are ministers whose dues are remitted each year and that the former secretary did not keep their names on the lodge records. Nos. 29, 55 and 160 include names of dead 'and dimitted members in roster. . In'some'returns the first names of members,are not reported~ only initiats, and one secretary says he does.not know the first names of his' m~Irl-bers. With over 100,000 names '!of members in good standing now ap'pearing in the Grand Secretary's card index, it is very iinportnrif'to have the first name' of -every member. Some up-todate' lodges require petitioners to sign their names in fUll, middle nam'e as well as the first name; no initials permitted.-

In reporting affiliations some lodges fail to give the name and jurisdiction of the lodge ,from w.hich the brother dimitted. Some secretaries after a member is elected'on a certificate of good stand. ing for the purpose of transferring members.l1ip from one lodge to anoth£T in this jurisdiction fail to, notify the lodge issuing the certificate, when the member is elected. We' know of one case where a secr~tary ,of a lodge has written three times to, the secretary of the .' - lodge, to w,hom the certificate' was ad,dressed and has not yet re.q"Cei~ed .,d~{i,nite information of the brother's ~lection. :if·

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OLDES.T MASTER MASON IN MISSOURI.

P;-obably the oldest Master Mason 'in Missouri is Brother Joseph Halstead of :Breckenridge Lodge No. 334 who is 103 years' old and who has heen a Master Mason for se"enty-nine years. Brother John.; F. J...•.Bran1)am of Truth Lodge No. 268 is 100 years old and',has. been a Master Mason, for sixty-four years. Brother J. R. Hamlin of Sul, livan Lodge No. 69 is 93 years old, and has been a Master Mason for fifty-four years. .I.

LONG SERVICE AS SECRETARIES. Bro. N. J. Shepherd has been secretary of Ionia Lodge No. 381 for twenty:frve years and during that time has only missed five meetings '6irhls lodge. 'W. Bro. A. P.Watkins is serving his thirty-fourth Yea:r'l1.s 'secretary of Cache Lodge No; '416, and during the entire time has only been' absent from one meeting, regular or special. His abs'ence from the one meeting lwas when his wife'S death occurred. If

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any 106ge in this jurisdiction, or elsewhere, can equal either of these records for attendanCe we should like to hear from them. Possibly the three oldest secretaries .in ;Missouri in point of service are R. H. Caffall of Anchor Lodge No. 443, A. P. Watkins of Cache No. 416 and E. P. Ambler of Polar Star No. 79, in the order nam~.d... CONCLUSION. Elsewhere in this report w~ have sevet:ely criticised some secretaries for neglect of duty, but bur conclusion is that the large majority of lodges· have competent and efficient· secretaries. The secretary is the man who is· "always on the job." He it is who works until midnight. on the records of the lodge and when he retires with the feeling that he has earned his night's repose, his telephone rings about 3 a. m. and he is informed that some member has just died and the family wants hi~ to coine over at once to arrange for the funeral. Every member of the lodge feelS privileged to call on the secretary at any time for any service whether in relation to Masonry or 'not. Few realize 'the 'time a secretary must sacrifice if he faithfully 'attends to the affairs of the lodge, but the faithful secretary is satisfied in the consciousness of work well done. We desire to express our thanks to Most Worshipful Brother Jesse and his assistants for help and 'courtesies 'extended to us while in the Grand Lodge office preparing this report. I, Fraternally submitted, C. L. ALEXANDER, CHAS. E. CULLEN, S. G. PROSSER, T. A. ROSS. !

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vV. ·Bro. G: ·S'. McLanahan 'offered the ,following written resolutiqn .a? to Masonic 1Home Board which was adopted: • Be It Resolved, that the Masonic Home Board' be, and it is hereby directed to immediately give' thorough and careful consideration to the prospective financial needs of the Masonic Home for the next twenty years an'd the most desirable· and effective means of meeting these fitlan<;ial needs and make its 'recommendations in regard thereto at the next regular communication of this Grand Lodge, to .. the end that permanent and adequate provision' may be made for the growth and maintenance of the Masonic Home. ' JI., PERCY A. BUDD, . ~,. THAD B. LANDON, CORNELIUS D. STRUBLE, G. S.' McLANAHAN,' W. F. WOODRUFF.

!CALLED FROM' LABOR.. At 5 :00 P. M. the Grand Lodge was called From Labor" until 9 :30 A.. M. 'tomorrow morning: Prayer by R. W. and Rev. Bro. John H. Miner, Grand 'Chaplain.

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St. Louis, Thursday, September 22, 1921 The Grat:l:9..Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9 :30 A. ÂˇM. by M. W. Gr-and Master .William F. Johnson, the other Grand Officers occupying their respectiye stations. i ,. Opening Ode sung by the brethren. Prayer by R. W.and Rev. Bro. Arthur Mather; Grand Chaplain.

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The minutes of the several sessions of yesterday were read by the Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Lodge.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. ; ; .

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VV. Bro. John C. Robertson, Acting Chairman, prese1);t~d the report which was voted on item by item: . ,co . . ~_t;~ ", '1 In re Board of Directors of Masonic Home asking, rig~t t9 increase number from 13 to 16;,('~) 1., ,q.; .. ; '" Moved 1 by M. W. Bro. John T. Short that this subjeLt matter be referred to Special Cotpmittee of ,~,)to be reporrea on at the next session of the Grand Lodge. Same. duly seconded and debated. Motion to defer. to session 'of 1922 almost d-

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To-the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of the State ,of Missouri: .â&#x20AC;˘ ,. . . . .. . Your Committee on Jurisprudence begs to submit the following. for our r e p o r t : ' t DECISIONS OF THE GRAND MASTER. "\\ore have given careful consideration to the interpr'etations and decisions reported by the Grand Master in his address, and we approve of same on the following sections of our by-laws: Sections 48, 103, 106, 107, 1l0,,~56, 157-B and 198. We also approve of the interpretation of Section 66 insofar as it applies to lodges ceasing to exist, except in' cases of consolidation. The Grand Master had this interpretation under c.onsideration and i t is evident what he intended to cover, and with that understanding of same we approve.

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We also approve the. Grand Master's interpretation of Sections 71 and ,74, but desire to call attention to' the fact that these sections are in conflict with each other. However, they are now being harmonized in the revision of the Grand Lodge B y - L a w s . , " l We most respectfully disapprove of the Gratfd Master's interpl'etation of Section 121' (1908). This section"carries ~wit'h it I its: own penalty, and In our opinion it is not in the power o( the lodge to fix any further punishment without a change in路 the la.w, nor can any further penalty be inflicted than that provided by said section, (No. 1.21, now No. 129, in Revision of By-laws.-) LAYING OF CORNER STONES ON SUNDAY. Your Committee cannot lend its approval to a construction that will permit a Grand Lodge to do something that a subordinate lodge is forbidden to do when the act falls within the province of both the local and the Grand Lodge. It lias been a well flxed policy of this Grand Lodge for the last twenty-one years that neither a sUbordinate' Lodge nor the Grand' Lodge could engage in the ceremony of .laying a cornerstone on Sunday, even when requested to do so by a church. . (See Proceeding's 1900, page 6). Nor do we think that mere expediency or convenience should cause this Grand Lodge to alter that well determined p~Ucy. The Grand Master referred to this Committee a communication from Worshipful Bro, R:\'J. Smith, attorney' for a member of Ivanho'e Lodge No. 446, asking for advice as to the 'proper action to take upon' a ruling of the Worshipful Master of Crescent Hill Lodge'iNo. 368 concerning the sufficiency of the ,charges against a brother of that lodge. Your Committee, in the name of the Grand Masfer, by telegram, advised that an appeal be laken immediately. ~~.

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In the' matter of the resolution from the Board of Directors of the lMasonic Home; recognizing ~ the devotion and splendid services rendered to'ffhat .Home by 'the Order of the Eastern Star, and asking the consent of this Grand Lodge to a change in its Charter, increasing the Board of Directors from 13 to 16, and providing that three members of the Order of the Eastern Star shall" be members of' said Board of Directors of' the 'Masonic Home. .iThis reso-' lution' was referred to your Committee for consideration, and your Committee, having carefully considered the same, are of the'ophlion that there is no legal objection to' the adoption of said resolu~ tion, and, recognizing the Order of the Eastern Star as ,having rendered invaluable' services to the Home in the past, and feeling convinced that they are entitled to this recognition, we recommend that 路the resolution be adopted. These were' all of the matters that w~re referred to your Committee on Jurisprudence. Respe.ctfully submitted. JOHN C. ROBERTSON, 'THOS. F. HURD,'" THAD. B. 'LANDON, LEONARD HAYDON, A. B. FREY, B, E .. BIQ-GER.

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CALLED FROM LABOR.

At 12 :051 P. 1\1. the Grand L~dge was CALLED FROM

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THIRD· DAV-AFTERNOON SESSION. St. Louis, Thursday, September 22, 1921. "The Grand Lodge was CA~LED TO. LABOR at 2 :20· P. M. by ~1.V\T. Grand Master William F. Johnson, with the other Grand· Officers in their several stations. Prayer by R. VV. and· Rev. Bro. Fred V. Laos, Grand Chaplain. "

LIMIT TO LENGTH OF'SPEECHES. IVioved·by. M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs and carried that for. remainder of th.is session speeches shall be limited to. f.ive minutes.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON 50· FATHERLESS CHII!.DREN OF FRANCE. ' :LVI. vv. Bro. R. R. Kreeger 'presented the following report of. Committee, which was adopted, and referred to Ways and Means Committee: To the·Most rVorshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Acce}led .Masons 0 f Missouri:

In relation to the Fifty Fatherless Children ·of !<'rance, towards whose sUp,port this Grand Lodge has been contributing during the· last thr.ee years, the following is fraternally submitted: '. 'I'h.e happy relations. existing with, and· the vOlq.ntary, efficient and unselfisn assistance rendered by R. W. Brother Edmund Heiscll. J,unior Grand Warden of thp National Independent Grand LO,dge .of France in conjunction with the Oeuvre D'Assistance Fraternelle render this work of love in the. interest of this, unfortunate anA helpless. portion of our sister Republic'S citizens much easier. ana more satisfactory than ever before. The seven children who were reported last year as having been. lost. track of .have all beeu locate.d. and along with the others have been receiving their share of. OUI: offering. To say. that this is both necessary and sincerely appreciated does. not express anything like an accurate idea of either. as is indicated by the expressions of gratitude contained in the quarterly letters received from them. At its last regular Communication this Grand Lodge. appropriated $1,825. or. so· much thereof, as might be considered necessary" as its. contribution toward relieving the distress of these unfortunate, children during the year now closing. Of this amount only $456.50. was drawn . from the treasury, and transmitted to Paris. At the existing rate of exchange this was enough to give each child 45 francs per quarter, which has now been all paid out.

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Of the $198.98 balance in my hands as shown by my last report, (page 161" Proceedings of 1920) $20 have been expended for translations, postage and typewriting, leaving a balance today of $178,98. This sum· or the required portion thereof, will be used for similar purposes during the coming year, unless otherwise dire·cted· by the Grand Body. '! ~1. From information obtained from persons familiar with conditions in France, and other reliable sources,- such as semi-official reports, as well as articles in various papers and periodicals, I am convinced that the necessity for assistance to our children over there, is probably as great now as it has been at any time since the war closed. I, therefore, recommend that the sum of $500.00 or such' portion thereof as may be found necessary be set aside for the support of these fifty fatherless children. And that the Grand Secretary draw warrants not exceeding this amount at such times and in such sums,' and in favor 'of the perso'n or association to be desJgnated by me. yve cannot realize the extent of the dire necessities of these little ones, as well as many older persons there, until we have gained some reliable conserv:;l.tive estimate of the length and breadth of the destruction which visited that country. Possibly none of us have an adequate conception of' the blight and desolation which settled on the peacMuI valleys and happy homes ,of that fair .land. One fifth. of the area, according to conservative estimate' 'of- ~he republic was reduced to devastation and ruin. To woo the untold thousands of these undernourished, cowed and shrinking children back to happy childhood is the greatest work tliat this Grand Lodge, or any other organization can possibly un.~e~take. • J'i.

It is· therefore recommended that the incoming Grand Master

appoint a committee :of three to study the conditions surrounding these children and the advisability of continuing our contributions toward. their support, after t~e close of the year 1922, such committee to make its report and recommendations to this Grand Lodge at its next Annual Communication. Fraternally sUbmi~t~d:

R. R. KREEGER.

MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS. Report of Consulting Architect. VV. Bro. la's. L. Heckenlively presented the following report which was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & Missouri:

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One year ago I made a report to this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, which will be found on pages 130· and 131, 1920 Proceedings of this Grand Body, which gives a brief history of the progress up to that time, on the Masonic Temple of St. Louis.

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It is my opInIOn that the Masonic Temple Association, through its Building Committee, has acted wisely in not attempting. to let any contracts for material or construction during t.he past year.

I desire, however, to report. that a contract has been made for the architectural and engineering work, and all preliminary work is now being worked out and tentative plans will soon be ready for the inspection of the Building Committee and myself, and will have all in readiness to proceed when conditions seem to warrant. On behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, I desire to thank the Building Committee for the interest manifested and assistance in seeing that the Grand Lodge will be provided with Quarters fully meeting expectations, and I also again' desire to personally thank the BUilding Committee for the many courtesies shown me during the past year. Last Saturday, the 17th, ground breaking exercises and a general celebration of the beginning of the bUilding were participated in by thousands of 'the Brethren and the Eastern' Star ladies, and the parade being one of the largest of its kind for years, is evidence of the enthusiasm among the Craft. I feel that I can assure the Brethren that great progress will be made before the next meeting of the Grand Lodge. Fraternally submitted, JAS. L. HECKENLIVELY, Consulting Architect.

RESOLUTION. Vote of 11tanks. M. Vv. Bro. Arch A. Johnson offered the following R~solu足 tion tendering thanks to Alhambra Grotto and the Masons of St. Louis for their generous donation of', the use of their beautiful Hall, with its ample facilities, to the Grand Lodge for this Centennial Communication. Unanimously adopted by rising vote. BE IT RESOLVED, That the delegates to this the Centennial Session of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, hereby express their high appreciation of the splendid hospitality extended to them by the Freemasons of the City of St. Louis and of the 57th District. We would especially thank the officers and members -of Alhambra Grotto for the free use of this building so conveniently arranged and splendidly furnished, where our every need has been met and our stay made' most pleasant. The serv:ng of free meals to the members of the Grand Lodge by the Brethren of the Thirty-third and Fifty-seventh Districts evidences a hospitality unprecedented and we -sincerely thank thp,m~ ~ot only for this evidence of their generosity but for the enJo;fs,ble drive over this beautiful city as well as the many other kindnesses extended to us. ARCH A. JOHNSON.

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:1\1. W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger offered the following vote of thanks to the Centennial Celebration Committee which was adopted: In consideration of the fact that every detail tending to indicate the dignity and supreme importance of Freemasonry in this State during the first 100 years of its existence, appears to have received the most sincere consideration of 'the Centennial Committee in arranging for this Communication, therefore,' be it Resolved: That this Grand Lodge, by a rising vote express its profound and most sincere appreciation and' approval of the thoroughness with which such Committee has discharged its duties; and especially for the brief Centennial History of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, in the State of Missouri and the Masonic Home in connection therewith. AND FURTHER, That we recommend and urge the brethren to secure' a copy of this most excellent review of the progress and achievements of these institutions for this particular period. R. R. KREEGER, DORSEY A. JAMISON, ' JOHN C. ROBERTSON, T. W. COTTON, THOMAS F. HURD, FRED V. LOOS.

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" MEETING PLACE NEXT YEAR. ALHAMBRA GROTTO

The Gr~nd Secretary read the following letter from Alhamhr~' Grotto which on motion was accepted by unanimous ~ising vote: ,,'" St. Louis, Mo., September 22, 1921. Mr. Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge A. F., & A. M., of Missouri, Saint Louis, Missouri. Most VVorshipful Brother Jesse: Alhambra Grotto extends to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri the use of its building ftOr the Communication to be held ne:xt ,yea,r:.路 There will be no charge for the use of same.

'Fra ternally,

C. WM. BORN. Secretary.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT. R. W. Bro. James W. Skelly made the following report which was adopted:

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St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 22, 1921. To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri: Your Committee On Arrangements ~md Entertainment submitthe following report: '. . F. H. Noble & Co., 1,500 badges $420.00 Express on badges.......................................... .4.02 R. G. Wallace, plat of St. Louis... 32.75 John B. Schmidt Sign Co., placards.......................... 17.00 C. A. Marschel, rental 2 typewriters.......................... 5.00 Spalding Stationery Co., 1,500 programs ;..... 100.00 Spalding Stationery Co., supplies · 10.30 Andrew Meyer, Jr., two bouquets............................ 4.00 Keller Sign Co., sign........................................ 15.00 George Kuebrich, Assistant Tiler............................ 15.00 Percy B. Eversden, Organist................................. 30.00 Stenographers (2) Appeals & Grievances Committee......... 29.00 Stenographers (2) general work............................ 36.00 TOTAL

$718.07 Fraternally Submitted, JAMBS W. SKELLY. District Deputy Grand Master, Thirty-Third District.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON MILEAGE AND PER DIEM. VV. Bro. \Valter R .. Shrodes, Chairman, made the following report which was adopted: St. Louis, Sept. 22, 1921. To Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Your Committee on Pay Roll at this session of the Grand Lodge, begs to report that the allowance paid for mileage and per diem has been distributed as follows: Grand Lodge Officers : .. $ 523.30 Past Grand Masters . 581.60 District Deputy Grand Masters . ::',710.90 District Lecturers . 372.20 Appeals and Grievance Committee . 404.10 Jurisprudence Committee ..•................................. 167.90 Chairman Standing Committee . 210.70 237.50 Lodges U. D. . . 'Chartered Lodg'es . 13,385.50 ' Total

$17,593.70 Fraternally submitted. WALTER R. SHRODES, ARTHUR CONGER, JR., D. M. WILSON, JR., EDW. PASCHAL, M. WEINBERG, W. G. NENZEL

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Grand, Lodge of Missouri GRAND OFFICERS.

Wm. F. Johnson O. A. Lucas B. S. Lee J. S.McIntyre W. A. Hall F. R. Jesse J. H. Miller Arthur Mather A. L. McRae W. W. Martin

, . $32.00 42.70 '. . . . .. 38.90 15.00 15.00 15.00 '. . . . . 42.70 16.30 26.10 35.40

John Pickard A. F.Ittner B. E. -Bigger R. A. May J. R. McI"achlan S. R. Freet II. A. I~rueger

F. V. Loos Jas. H.Smith

29.60 15.00 27.00 24.40 33.80 42.70 15.00 4i.70 15.00

PAST GRAND MASTERS. Jno. R. Parson C. C. Woods ,A. M. Dockery C. H. Briggs R. F. Stevenson J. T. Short D. M. Wilson '............ J. W. Bingham A. A. Johnson

$15.00 33.90 40.10 38.80 15.00 27.50 39.20 42.70 38.80

W. F. Kuhn D. A. Jamison Edw. Higbee J. C. Garrell T. W. Cotton R. R. Kreeger V. F. Boor C. C. Bigger W. A. Clark

42.70 15.00 35.50 . 15.00 33.50 42.70 42.70 36.00 27:50

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. J. F. Blair H. N. Martin $33.80 Chas. 'Banks 35.40 R. B. Campbell Jn6. Santee 37.50 D.C. Moore R. V. Denslow :.. 41.30 Thornton Jennings W. C. Cowan E. W. Prentiss 45.60 C. E. Pyle Jonathan Stark 46.80 E. T. Harris H. S. Teare 49.10 A. 1.'. Braun 45.80 Ii'. W. Elliott H. W. Saunders 42.50. S. B. Vickers G. C. Spooner ' W. A. Cravens 41.20 R. A. Tharp 38.40 J. E. Cavin E. W. Tayler 35.60 C. A. Swenson F. E. McGhee T. H. Walton 29.60 H. L. Mann 33.70 W. B. Massey ..........•. G. W. Walker Wm. Baker 38.20 J. P. Tucker 43.70 . J. A. Boone G. C. Bishop J. S. Wilson 33.90 M. E. Schmidt 32.00 K. C. Johnson G. J. Vaughan .J. A. Oliver .............• 29.60 W. N. Marbut S. P. Cunningham .......• 21.00 W. A. Phipps J. E. Reeds 22.00 H. L. Reader W. P. Smith 21.00 W. D. Rogers ...........• 27.50 M. E. Gumphrey Allan McDowell Hoyt J. W. Skelly 15.00

42.60 40.00 33.80 37.80 31.00 19.60 44.20 43.40 40.90 48.10 38.90 41.90 39.40 21.10 28.10 32.80 37.00 31.90 40.70 43.10 46.10 16.00 31.00 41.30

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DISTRICT LECTURERS. Paul W. P. H. C. C: T. H. D.

Hfgbee Davis, Jr. Noland Kornbrodt Carlos, Jr. .

$35.40 45.80 43.70 42.70 32.30

J. P. Austin H. H. Finley J. R. Hutch~nson G. W. Custer F. E. Mount

15.00 ,.. 39.20 47.70 38.90 31.50

CHAIRMEN {OF STANDING COMMITTEES. L. H. Abrams $15.00 Walter R. Shrodes 39.20 C. L. Alexander :......... 15.00 W. T. Jamison 42.70 A. J. O'Reilly 15.00 "

W. H. E. F.

A. Sommers C. Perkins G. Rathbone D. Gildersleeve

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COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE.

$20.00 36.40 47.70

J. C. Robertson T. F. Hurd T. B. Landon

15.00 43.80 5.00

A. B. Frey Leonard Haydon B. E. Bigger

COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. W.· R. Gentry W. L. Hamrick J. F. Fulbright H. C. Chiles

$25.00 57.10 45.40 59.90

W. D. Moore G. C.Million A. H. Mann .. N. H. Johnson

35.00 57'.00 ~

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REPRESENTATIVES O:H' LODGES U. D. F. D. Hubbell (Ray) ..... $39.10 M. H. De Vault (Country.x Ben Weidle (Pilgrim) 15.00 Club) , . J. A. Logan (Shawnee) 38.00 C. W. Bishop D. E. Gayle (Progress) .... (Commonwealth 15.00 '. F. A. Gustafson (Purity) " F. Wolz (Gardenville) 15.00 J. M. Evans (Alpha)

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No. LODGE REPRESENTATIVE PAID 18 Palmyra , H. J. Sm'ith ,." .. ,., 28.50 19 Paris Union E. B. Shively ,.. 31.40 20 St. Louis ,., S. Frohlichstein ' '. .. 15.00 21 Havana C. E. Wright "".' 10.85 23 Florida , \Y. H. McCreery .'.......... 9.45 24 Wyaconda ., , R. B. Vaughn ,....... 25.90 25 Naphtali , ,. G. A. Ramsey 15.00 26 Ava , : .. H. S. Wilson '. 14.15 28 St. John ,., J. C. Mainland , , 27.00 29 Windsor C. E. Oechsli 36.00' . 30 Huntsville W. B. Jackson ,......... 30.50 31 Liberty Edgar Archer 4l.!10 32 Humphreys.:., .. , W. E. Alexander , 21.35 33 Ralls E. A. Keithley 27.50 34 Troy F. W. Linl~han ' 21.00 35 Mercer , .. , F. A. Lambert 43.60 36 Cooper , W. S. Mac Aaaron ...•...... , 32.00 38 Callao J. W. Brown 23.10' 39 DeWitt , , .. S. V. Weeks 23.45 40 Mt. Moriah E. O. Miller ,..... 15.00 41 Bismarck H, J. Bisplinghoff '.' 22.90 42 Middle Grove C. C. I<'lemmings 22.05 43 Jefferson : .. C, G. Bartlett 27.50 4~,? Fair Play J. L. Cape 15.40 45 Bonhomme ; J. M. Brewer .•................ 17.30 ~\46 Wentzville : .. :'.G, W. Brown , 14.70 47 Fayette R. K. Bridges 26.00 48 Fulton H, S. Major ...•................ 28.40 49 Holt , A. J. Eby .....• ' " 24.15 50 Xenia H. S. Maxwell '.' .. ' . .. 43.50 51 Livingston , E. A. Wengler 15.05 52 Wakanda H. 'V. Brand : 36.10 53 Weston ~':: W. B. Calvert : 45.15 54 Index .. '.' .. , , ,: J, L. Coats '.' : 24.50 56 Tipton ,: J. A. Conn ~":''''';' 1~.95 57 Richmond C. R. White ~., , 39.10 58 Monticello J. W. Hawkins 17,50 59 Centralia ;' : J. C. Hunt , 27.40 60 New Bloomfield C. M. Holt ' , :. 29'.10 62 VincH N. W. Uhl 41.60 63 Cam'bridge E. H. Maneke , ' 32.80 • 64 Monroe -' J, T. Hanly 28.00 65 Pattonsburg Chas. .Gorsuch 28.95 67 Rocheport R. F. Baldwin ...•.............. 16.10 68 Kennett T. F. Donaldson ; : .. : " 38.10 69 Sullivan •..•............ J. B. Flaugher ; 21.80 70 Armstrong A. H. MaIsh .. '.' ; "25.20 71 Savannah ..•........... C. E. Stevenson 46.90 72 Gorin H. W. Tennant 22.75 73 Eureka G, P. Knight.................... 33.70 74 Warren C. O. Sterner· 29.75 76 Independence R. P. Cook ~. ~ 41.30 77 Lebanon G. L. Jourd~n .•.................. 24.50

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LODGE REPRESENTATIVE PAID St. Joseph .•........... Henry Rains 45.80 Polar Star W. T. Hanan 15.00 Bridgeton C. A. Fitzgerald 16.60 Central A. F. Neill 14.35 Jackson J. A. Rusk 35.00 Laclede T. B. Burley 33.10 Webster Groves ~.H. H. Wo?ds ' 16.00 Miami B. M. Berry .. , 23.10 Brookfield H. W. Anderson 35.80 Washington 1.. oM. Hall "" 42.70 Defiance T. R. Gould 25.55 Friendship ·W. G. Huggett 37.50 Madison J. C. Atterbury 23.10 Perseverance V. U. Smith : 24.40 St. Marks .....•....... W. L. Huters .. , 28.10 Vienna ' " B. F. Branson 17.85 Pomegranate .........•. H. W. Gotsch 15.00 St. Andrews \Vm. Gilbert 28.35 Webster H. W. Caldwell 36.30 Mt. Vernon H. T. Evans 43.10 Ash Grove J. F. Mason 40.60 Bogard T. ·D. Murry 36.90 Bloomington T. R. Hughes 24.50 West View J. F. Miller. 21.70 Heroine ; , ....• F. E. Fields 42.70 Kirksville J. M. Campbell 35.50 Gallatin E. G .. YO,ell 40.10 Greenville E. Barrow 31.10 Altamont B. B. Steele 18.20 Stanberry ...........•• G; L. Smith ,4,4.40 Marcus H. H. Martin : 25.40 Trenton ........•.•.••• T: L. H.ehard 41.30 Maitland E. D. Patterson 33.25 Plattsburg J. R. Thompson 38.85 Twilight ;r.E. Hawkins 29.60 Laddonia r. H. Doyle ": 27.00 Barnes •...••••••••••• D. E. Frederick 32.95 Versailles R. H. Woods : 15.40 Kingston J. H. Eck(;lberry 41.10 De Soto S. H. Hibbert 19.50 Compass .I. A. Beller 35.70 Erwin ................• W. H. Stumpe ~ 'j' •• 15.00 Triplett C. C. Stobaugh 27.30 Hermann' 1 E. R. Ruediger 23.00 Gentryville ...........• W. A. Patton 17.85 S.eaman D. M. Wilson, Jr. . 39.20 Athens .....••••••••••• J. H. Osborne 43.90 Monett T. M. McMillen . . . . . . . .. 43.20 Potosi G. B. Maxwell .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 201.80 Farmington •••••• :W. T. C. V\'eimer 24.30 Star of the West B. P. Burnham 24.10 Phoenix •...•..••••••••• D. ·T. Sanderson 24.50 Delphian L. W. Smithson 26.95 0

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LODGE HEPRESENTATIVE PAID Hickory Hill ;; W: M. Anderson .. ·.; . 18.55 Four Mile Bland Rice .; . 36.20 Rolla ; F. W. Webb ; ;; ; . 21.00 Hornersville ' G. A. Quinn ' . 30.10 Hale City : .. C. W. D. Pultz . 31.50 Barbee ......•... '.....• 'YV. E. Andrew ' . 30.10 Good Hope C. C. Keck , . 15.00 n9 Albert Pike , L. V. Knapp . .4 2.70 220 Kansas City wI. E. Weber : . 42.70 221 Mystic Tie D. M. Wills .. 21.00 222 La Belle D. L. V. Cockrum . 31.80 224 Hamilton Geo. Arey : .. 40.10 225 Salem L. M. McSpadden . 27.70 226 Saline H. Schroeder . 22.40 2'27 Cypress H. J. Benjamin " , .. 23.10 228 Shelbina R. R. Lasley '. 30.90 230 St. James E. W. Ousley . 25.00 231 Cardwell C. A. Summitt . 25.90 232 Polo ',' R. L. Salle ; .. , . 32.20 233 Bucklin J. W. McCollum . 34.40 234 St. Francois G. B. Perkins . 16.45 235 Weatherby J. Fitzgerald : . 25.95 236 Sed:,tlia W. P. Stanley ' . 33.80 237 La Plata J. L. McKinstry .' . 34.10 239 Hopewell J. C. McHenry :: .. 21.00 241 Palestine C. R. Decker :: ~ 17;40 242 Portland ,J. S; Cole I :!.: 12':95 243 Keystone H. C. ~Stahlmann .'.'. 1!5.'0 0 244 Middle Fabius J. Taylor . 37.40 246 Montgomery .........•. A. Guy , .' :t.i~~ 23.40 247 Neosho T. G. Rogers . 46.00 248 Clarkton J. E. Steenrod ; .. 17.50 249 Carroll ............•.•• Otto Oren , . 27.65 250 Glensted 1.\1. R. Moon : . 17:85 251 Hope ......•........... .T. H. Conrad . 20.40 253 Laredo L. R. Carpenter . 32.90 254 Butler .............•••• J. S. Ne-.vlon . 43.20 255 AltOn J. O. Dotson ................•...... 36.05 256 Shekinah F. W. Schleuter . 18.60 258 Ravanna W. J. Bassett . 29.75 • 259 Lodge of Love O. H. Simmons . 38.40 261 Florence H. Ellis : :' . 22.75 J. T. Glass,.. Jr. . :: . 38.20 262 Holden 263 Summit ' .• E. T. Browning . 40.20 J. C. Ellison :. 18.05 264 KirbYVille 265 Corinthian ., G. F. Wilson· . 36.80 . 22.75 266 Social ....•...........•. F. S. Johnston 267 Aurora ~ C. A. Jacoby :. 15.00 268 Lodge of Truth P. F. Downey i . . . . . . . . . . . . • 26.60 , 270 New Salem M. C. Spencer· .. ; ,,; . 20.60 271 Solomon ·W. H.' Henderson ( '. 48 ..80 272 Granite ~ .. A. W. Rennicks ,.,. 33.80 *Refunded $10.00

1921 ..] No. 273 276 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 287 288 290 291 2'92 293 294 295 296 299 302 303 305 306~ 307 308 310 31i 312 314 315 316 318 319 320 322 323 324 325 326 3.27 328 331 333 334 335 336 337 340 343 344 345 346

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LODGE REPRESENTATIVE St. Clair 0. Brown Grand River F. M. Allen Essex R. A. Prater Hogle's Creek C. P. Scrivener ,. .,., Reeds Spring A. A. Gracey· :.:: :' Fenton J. A. Brimmer Cosmos H. Rubin Stockton C. C. Gill Canopy W. H. Scott Earl G. L. Stewart .. , Craft M. F. Burrows Hermitage M. J. Losure Fairmount A. Glaser Edina B. B. Brown Lamar H. Humphrey Sarcoxie G. W. Wood Mound City , F. E. Cottier Moniteau C. Kratzer Sparta ............••...• R. S. Ladd Temple P. A. Budd . Lick Creek J. L. Ornburn Osage ,. .,A. G. Smith Clarence H. R. Combs Ashlar " :.: • Dee High New London H. G. Weaver Parrott ~'J. L. Dains Sikeston J. A: Macabee Kearney ; J. R. Ruddle Cuba Wm. Recklein P'ine , J. Pigg '.' Jer'usalem J. P. Long Rural '. ' F. R. Brittain Eldorado J. S. Sample Paulville J. p. Marrey' : Morgan M. S. Otten '," Hardin E. M. Chase : Corner Stone .. :: J. A. Ruth McDonald M. W. Stewart Dockery J. A. Loomis Linn H. S. Gove ,:: Mt. Zion ' R. W. Galloway Cainsville, F. M. French Charity H. H. Powell Chillicothe G. A. Smith .. , Breckenridge W. B. Wright Joplin J. E. Henson Hallsville R. F. Hl1 lett Blue Spring's C. H. Grant Westport W. A. Moore Agricola Ike Ross Moberly 0. E. Shedd ; Fellowship A. S. MiChaelis Arlington ............• A. Howar.d

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LODGE REPRESENTATIVE PAID America W. H.' Grate 15;00 Friend , R. J. 'Volff .........•............ 40.90 Barnesville' H. T. Chitwood 31;130 Hebron J. G. Barnes 26.tlO Aux Vasse· ' G. P. Batterton 15.05 Tuscan D. 'VV'. Robert 15.00 Riddick L. W. Reynolds 31.85 Hiram R. L. 'Woodruff 33.80 Fraternal Louis Bauer 19.Hl Higginsville R. L. Phillips 35.35 Adair Jno. Diehl '.•... 35.50 Crescent Hill Go J. Moore 38.85 Composite E. T: Foard ; 35.40 Williamstown W. Laswell 18.55 Sheldon W. H. Fowler 30.10 Belle Co J. Tackett 25.50 Waynesville T. B. Rollins 30.10 King Hill C. M. Purnell 45.80 Ancient Craft Jno. Preston 37;10 Queen City H. M. Young ,. . . . . . . . . . .. 36.40 Pythagoras W. E. Hawkins 45.60 East Prairie C. D. Mitchell 29.30 Richland W. C. Payne 31.00 Arcana R. B. England ..................• 37.45 Marionville J. W~ Brown 36.40 Christian C. P. Green ....•.................. 22.75 Lucerne ........••....• D. F. Studebaker ': .. , .~22;05 Gower J. F. Heath :. ;' 26.60 Jasper ................• C. L. Hayzlett 36.05 Decatur S. J. Douthitt ............... ..•• .':1'133.95 Carterville H. M. Close ' 45.15 Rosendale .W. B. Wood 22.75 Everton D. O. Adamson 20.65 Malden J. P. Hall , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 35.50 Charleston C. L. Joslyn 32.80 Louisville J. E. Kleisner 11.20 Iberia , C. L. Brown 18.90 Joppa Alvin Wynn 16,80 Appleton City W. W. Spencer 35.00 Valley Ao L. Dodds 20.65 Hunnewell W. S. Wood , 16.10 Cache K C. Kottkamp : 15.00 Clear Creek W. H. Comer : 17.50 Itaska G. C. Gundlach , 15:0Q Urbana Gus Hindes :. o 18;90 Gate of the Temple J. A. Kent 38.90 Samaritan C. B. Acuff 21.10 Rothville H. L. Wilson 22.40 Glenwood· J. L. Houston 33.95 New Madrid H. G. Sharp 28.35 Winona Co E. Bolin 17.85 Competition R. Noble ~ '29.40 Mack's Creek ; ..• N. V. Moulder 24.50 0

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No. LODGE REPRESENTATIVE PAID 434 Wheeling Chas. Hawker 37.10 438 Temperance L. M. Morton 40.25 440 Trowel F. H. Elfrank 29.00 441 Excelsior R. M. James ................•... 27.40 443 Anchor H. W. Reiter 15.00 445 West Gate W.A. Toombs 15.00. 446 Ivanhoe C. H. Struble 42.70 448 Schell City J. M. Darrow ~ 16.80 450 Belton S. Jerard 36.75 452 Verona Ernest Young , 19.25 455 Hinton F. T. Goslin 12.95 457 Jonesburg M. C. Snarr 22.00 458 Melville :H. Hayward 18.55 459 Hazelwood E. Coday 27.65 460 Lambskin C. L. Kirk 15.00 461 Caruthersville ' W. W .. Corbett '. 37.00 463 Clifton S. M. MeeT_s :.............. 43.80 464 Concordia R. F. Luiser , : 21.70 466 Southwest C. B. Blankenship :: 15.40 470 Nodaway J. E. Reese 46.80 471 Mineral Chris Ogden 24.40 472 P~ckering : ..M. J. Hull 18.90 474 ·(.Guilford : .. J. E. Todd '. 17.50. 475'· Golden ~ : .. '; ·C. R. Boone : 31.50 4'76 Mt. Hope A . .J. Harlow 38.30 477 ,:Henderson G. C. Dennis 22.40 479,. Rich Hill J. 'A. Connelly ' 39.20 480 Jewel C. J. Bienert 39.90 481 Marceline A. S. Busch· ' 35.00 482 Clintonville 0. E. Swearingen 35.35 483 Fairfax T. L. Donglas 38.50 ·184 Kirkwood R. H. Simms 16.40 485 Cold Water Homer Beaty 27.50 486 Cairo H. Reynolds 26.95 487 Chilhowee J. B. H. "Cowerton 38.50 488 Lock Spring E. B. Day ' 24.85 491 Vandalia J. A. B. Keith ~ 21.10 494 Lewistown H. A. Courtney 21.70 497 Equality E. J. Towell 26.90 498 Pee Dee E . .T. McKittrick , ' 23.80 499 Harmony 0. F. Jones 15.00 501 Buckner Frank Ferman 38.15 502 Philadelphia M. W. Ball 8.40 503 Prairie Home 'VV. H. Byler 17.85 504 Platte City G. Coleman 38.16 505 Euclid ..............•••E. G. Quade 15.00 509. Van Buren J. M. Cavinder 34.10 510 Biswell J. D. Lay 21.00 511 Skidmore H. B. Russell 36.7'5 512 Webb City L. L. Purkhiser 47.30 513 Senath R. B. Hubbard 39.00 517 Seligman W. B. Hammers 24.85 518 Oriental C. J, Blackburn 19.25

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LODGE REPRESE~TATIV:B~ PAID No. 519 Crane .J. W. Kincaid 42.40 520 Clifton Heights oR. N. Johnson 15.00 522 Gate ~Ity : .. : ,. o.R. Y. Goggin o 42.70 523 Stinson A. Adcock .. 19.95 524 Spickardsville : .G. K Shaw '" 31.50 525 Cunningham E. W. House 22.05 526 Wayne T. L. Bunyard 28.00 . 29.50 527 Higbee ....••...........E. N. Cox; 528 Conway G. Henderson . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28.35 ' , J. Williamson 15.00 529 Apollo , P. P. G'roh 15.05 530 Peculiar 531 Lane's Prairie J. A. Cooke 24.50 B. W .. Bowman 33.80 532 Dexter 53'3 .Comfort H. Lamberson 20.65 t: ooJ. W. Thee " .. 18,40 534 Columbia J. P. Welch 19.95 535 Blackwell H. H. Fleming 39.50 536 Ingomar W. H. Fox 19.95 537 Bethel C. Cardwell 23.15. 538 Stella R. C. Stewart 31.85 539 Dawn S. Thrasher 24.85 540 Winigan H. J. McKinney 23.10 541 Jacksonville ., 542 Ferguson J. Bailey, ,..11.20 . 543 Mansfield " .W. C. Coday' " " 22.75 C. E. Cu.llen 15.00 544 Algabil 645 546 Eo Ebenhack 42.70 547 South Gate 648 Clinton :. J. B.· Holcomb "J".;;:, 37.80 549 Carl Junction A. W. McDowell 28.35 550 Rose Hill C. V. Beeman .. . .. 15.00. 553 Clarksburg ·W. C. Moore . 21.00 555 Summerville VlT. C. McCaskill 31.85 556 Prairie Eo L. Charlton ' 21.00 E. Atkins 31.85 551 Blairstown 558 Moscow F. M. Sheets..................... 20.50 559 , Clarksdale .: U. S. Nevitt 21.35, 562 Deepwater W. C. England 25.55 563 York , ~ F. A. Pearce' 42.70 564 Jamesport C. A. Lewis : 41.10 566 Maplewood S. A. Prosser 15.00 567 Miller S. D. Williamson 27:30 568 'Naylor L. C. Davis 18.55 569 Tiff City E. J. Tye ; 10.50 570 Republic T. E. Owen 40.30 571 Hayti A. O. Allen ·.................. 36.30 572 Rutledge F. M. Dick 27.30 573 Bernie W. H. Crutchfield 15.40 574 La Monte L. F. Wade 28.00 575 Easter H. Hoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20.20 576 Olive Branch W. G. Orr 15.00 577 Ewing J. W. McGee 20.30 578 Forest Rark W. F. Anger 15.00' 0

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LODGE REPRESENTATIVE, PAID Grandin ~1.. Johnston ( , 19.60 Houston H. T. Edwards 12.95 Il1mo ; ...........• ·W. L. Holden 28.80 Koshkonong .........•• :R. E. Staley ; 16.45 Novinger .............•• :R. Caswell 25.20 Red Bird ............•• ~. Brener / 16.10 Shamrock .............• :.>. K. Bradley· : ~: .: :'.. 10.15 Grove Spring .........•.1. M. Vestal 13.30 Barnett ..............• 0. C. Weaver ; 26.15 Union A. H. Steinbeck ...............• 15.05 Emmanuel ...........• • R. H. Crawford '" 14.00 Leadwood ...........••. r. F. Poston 21.90 Elvins " r. c. Westover 21.90 Cosby ...............•• W. S. Hamilton 21.35. Clayton .............••. a, C. Kirchner : 15.80 Acacia .. , , ......•• ,d". L. Kempster 29.60 Strasburg , ....•• W. H. Ragsdale 21.00 Walker , ....•• ~), R. Harvey 21.00 Eminence ..............••r, A. Hill 23.80 Strafford ............•• D, C. Yarbrough :. 12.60 Warrenton , .....•• 'iV. H. Drunert , 17.15 Clark ?\[. E. Rice 26.95 Centertown :-:.Hermon Miller 17.85 I Wellston .............• Ed. Paschal 15.00 " Mt: Washington :;; R. P. Peek 42.70 61,~' Cha.ffee , .. :'.7II.. H. Stubblefield 29.40 61,l!. ·Marion :; C: ,;W.::Cunningham 22.40 617 . Park : .(}~ L .. Schickhardt 42.70 618 Grandview " ...• A. C,l 'Wintermute .. , 28.35 620 Willard , R. B.' Cochran :' : 22.15 '. ' ......• Wm.· Epperson , 27.65 621 Anderso'n , , .. , ...• W. B. Davis 13,30 623 Maple 624 Owensville .•... ,., ...•. J. A. Holt 24.20 625 Sheffield D. L. Wolf 42.70 626 Magnolia .............• 0. W. Kortjohn :"; .. : 15.00 629 Valley Park 1". P. Knabb ;0: 16.80 630 East Gate "...•..••C. M. Prosser 42.7{) 631 Tc>wer Grove .. , ; A. L. Gray 15.00 632 Belgrade , .. , L, E. Bartlow 19.50 633 Archie E. W. Longwell ,., ,. 17.50 634 Steele H. E. Doerner ", .. , .. :..... 22.05 638 Triangle W. G. Polster 15.00 639 Mizpah " J. \V. Flinn . o' o.. "15.00 640 Jennings , .. , .. " G. L. Walters 16.00 641 Trinity , .. , B. 'V. Marshall .................• 15.00 642 Benj. Franklin C. F. Ric'hards 15.00 643 Northeast ' .. C. O. Anderson , 42.70 644 Grain Valley .. '" W. J: Pratt 27.30 646 "Shaveh F. Borggraefe 15.00 647 Noel R. L. Tackitt ,; .. " 10.15 648 . Elmer' , C. Jo Murry •................... 11.90 649 University .. ", C. H, McMahon , ,....... 15.00 650 Parma oR. L. Buchanan 17.15 651 ,Cleveland G. O. Ellis 10.15 0

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REVISION GF BY路LAWS. M. W. Bro. rio M. Wilson, Chairman, then took up the matter of Revision of By-Laws, section by section, reading from ,the .pamphlet edition which was submitted to the lodges on June 1st fO l their consideration. / ' SE'C. 1., Art. 1 -A mended to "October" instead of September; also amended by adding thereto the following: "PROVIDED, In the event of epi~emic, catastrophe or any other cause that would mak~ It impossible for the Grand Lodge to meet as hereunto provided; the Grand Master, with the consent of his associate Elective Grand Officers may change the time or place of the Annual Communication. Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,8-Adopted as r<;ad. 'Section 9 amended by adding the word "Church"-first line, Clause (d) after the word "Hall.", Sections 10 to 29 adopted as read. Section 30 amended by striking out the words "of this article" in the twelfth line. Sections 31 to 40 adopted as read. \ ,Section 41 amended by inserting after ,the word "members'" in the third line the following: "Announcement of such Special 'at the preceding Stated Communication shall constitute due notice." Section 42-adopted as read. Section 43-amended by adding "re" before consider, in 'the -first line. 'Sections 44, 45, 46 adopted as read. Section 47-amended by striking out the W:~rds "twenty dollars" and substituting therefor the words "ten dollars"; also striking out after the word degrees, in first line, everything to and including "Missouri" in the third 'line. Sections 48 to 64 adopted as read. Section 65-amended to read as follows: Boards of Relief-In cities where there are three or more lodges, each lodge shall appoint two of its members, who shall constitute a general Board of Relief, to whom applications for charity shall be referred, and, if found . worthy, relieved; and each lodge in said City or town shall con'" tribute $5 or such part thereof from each Initiation fee to the -Board of Relief as the members may deem necessary for the work 'Of relief herein contemplated; Pro"ided, That such assessment shall 'be for periods of one year, and only when deemed necessary; such general Board may adopt rules for its government; Provided, That in cities where there are ten and not more than twenty-five lodges there ,shall be a general Board of Relief which shall be constituted of three members from each lodge in such City. Such memhers shall be appointed for a term 'of three years, the Master for the time being, appointing one member of his lodge to serve on such ,Board; Provided, That upon the adoption of this By-Law the Mas-

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t.er,s of the lodges of such City shall appoint three members from their lodges; one to serve one year, one to serve two years, and one to serve three years, and that thereafter one member shall be appointed as herein provided. Such general Board may adopt rules for its government. Applications for charit路y shall be referred to said Board, and, if the applicant is fou'nd worthy, relief 'shall be given, and each lodge in, such City shall contribute $5 from each Initiation fee to the Board of Relief, Provided, However, that when the sum on hand exceeds $5000, such contributions shall not be made. Such Board of Relief shall provide a suitable burial plot for Freemasons, and shall also provide for a suitable monument to' mark such plot. In cities where there are two lodges, each lodge shall appoint not less than three nor more than five members who shall compose a Board of Relief for that City~ This Board shall organize, and adopt its own rules. Eacn lodge in such City shall contribute $5 from each Initiation fee to the Board of Relief; Provided, that such contribution shall pot be made when the sum on hand exceeds the sum of $200. Each lodge in this jurisdiction, other than those above specified, shall appoint one or more of its memb'ers as ~ Board of Relief, and shall provide sufficient .funds for the relief of transient applicants, if .found worthy. Section 66-Adopted' as read. Section 67-..-.amended by striking out the words "or special" in . seventh line. Sections 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73-Adopted as read. Section 74-amended by increasing Grand Lo~ge ducs to $2.50 instead of $1.75-Adopted. Sections 75 to 88-Adopted as read. Section 89 amended-by striking out the last sentence thereof, nnd .sUbstituting the following: "When a lodge is set to work Under Dispensation, its Hall shall be dedicated, but the lodge shall not be consecrated nor the officers installed. Sections 90 to 122-Adopted as read.

Section 123-Question 10.-Amended to re'ad "Have you ever, ,been indi'cted, or convicted of a crime? SecUon 124-amended as to Question 10 to conform with Sec. 123, as amended. Sections 125 to 128-Adopted as read. Section 129-amended by adding-"Provided, However, if he shall fail or refuse to stand such examination within' six months after being notified by the lodge so to do, he shall be subject to Masonic discipline. Sections 130 to 183-Adopted as read. Section 184-amended' by striking out the word "party" in first line, and substituting the word "person" therefor.

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Sections 18!: to 202-Adopted as read. \...

Section 203-amended by striking' out the words "Grand Lodge" in the fourth and sixth iines thereof and substituting therefor the words "Grand Master." , Sections

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Section 209-amended by striking out the words "in an official capacity" In the fifth line. Sections 210 to 225-Adopted as read. Section 226-amended by striking out the word "two-thirds" in the seventh line, and substituting the word "majority" therefor. ADOPTION OF ENTIRE REVISION.

The entire Revision of By-Laws was adopted as read, and amended, and adopted as a whole to become effective January I, 1922. And, on motion, the Committees were' continued until the Code. shall be properly indexed and prepared for the printer.

VOTE OF THANKS. A .vote of thanks was extended to both the Revision and Trial Code Committees for their laboriou~(and excellent servlc'es, ;~

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The following proposed amendments were submitted during; the 1921 s~ssion" too late to be considered, and under' the Law iMe~over until t1)e next Annual Communication. ,)j,., Be It Resohed, That Sections, 47- and 48 .of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be and the same are hereby ~~pealed. ;1 WM. F. WOODRUFF. 'PERCY A. BUDD. , I : ~~ It Resolved also, That Section 74 or the Gr;tnd Lodge ByLaws be and the same is hereby amended so that the same shall be and provide as 'follows:-

Sec. 74. Annual Due~. Every Chartered Lodge shall pay; annually to the Grand Lodge the sum of Two Dollars and s~y..enty-five cents ($2.75) for each Master Mason'reported in the annual returns, except those whose dues have been remitted. Two- dollars and twenty-five cents ($2.25) of this sum shall be used for',the support of the Masonic Home, unless otl:!erwiseordercd by the Grand Lodge. If any Lodge shall collect from a suspended member dues, for the non-payment' of which he shall have been suspended, such Lodge shall pay to tiie Gnl.nd Lodge the sum of Two Dollars and Seventyfive cents ($2.75) for each year's dues so collected, if not previously accounted for. WM. F. WOODRUFF, PERCY A. BUDD.

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REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MASONI-:: SERVICE ASSOCIATION.

M:. VV. Bro. R. R. Kreeger made the following' report which was adopted: ~ To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri: Your Committee has carefully considered that portion of the Grand Master's address which deals with the Masonic Service Association. The Masonic Service Association of the United States has prepared what appears to be a very valuable series of outline talks on matters of great importance to Freemasons and to Freemasonry. Some of these outlines are already complete. As a constituent member of the Masonic Service A~sociation of the United States, this Grand Lodge can avail itself of the use lof these outlines as they appe'ar from time to time. ,'1.

,;.Jour Committee, t~~~;~~o.re, makes these recommendations: That a special committee of five on Speakers' 'Bureau, whose members l;:hall serve without compensation, be appointed by the incoming Grand M';;ster, whose duti'es: ~h:~lilbe (1) tb secure a list ?f ~~eakers in various parts of the state, :who will be willing to serve without compensation, in making addresses before the Masonic: lodges of the state, either using t.he outlines' furnished by the Masonic 'Service .Association, or~; delivering addresses prepared by ..themselves. (2) This Committee, when appointed by the Grand Master, shall select an ex'ecuti~e 'secretary, who shall also serve without pay, and whose headquarters shall be in the office of the Grand Secretary of this Grand Body. This ~x:ecutive secretary shall have charge of ~he various speakers whose services are secure.d by the Commit~ee, ~nd to,.. him requests for speakers shall be dire~~~d. We recommend that the sum of $1,000.00, being the same amount heretofore _appropriated, be appropriated for the 'purpose of paying the traveling and necessary expenses of the speakers to and from the subordinate lodges requesting their services when these lodges are unable to meet these expenses,. and further to pay the necessary exp,enses of printing and postage of the Speak~rs' Bureau and of their executive secretary. 'Fraternally SUbmitted, R. R .. KREEGER, JOHN PICKARD, J. W. SKELLY.

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REPORT OF'SPECIAL COMMITTEE.. ON CLARENCE LODGE NO. ,305. Arrest

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M.W. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison, Chairman, presented and read the following report as to 'ac~ionof Grand Master. Johnson in arresting the Charter of Clarence Lodge No. 305. Adopted: To the Most Worshipiul Grand Lodge of A. F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri: Dear Brethren: .~

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- ;:' Your Committee to whom was referred the matter of arresting by 'the Grand Master of the Charter of Clarence Lodge No. 305, which is fully reported in the' Grand Master's address under heading-"Clarence Lodge No. 305," and appea~ing upon pages 8, 9 and 10 thereof, respectfuily reports as follows: 1. We find that prior to the 'annual communication of the Grand Lodge in 1912, one Brother H. H. Johnson had been tried in Clarence Lodge No. 305, (of which Lodge he was then a member) for un-Masonic conduct, and was expelled therefrom. From this action of the lodge, an appeal was duly taken to the Grand Lodge which considered the case and acted thereon at its annual communication in 1912; that the Grand Lodge in acting thereupon adjudicated that the judgment of the lodge be reversed and for naught held; that the accused, be found guilty of un-Masonic conduct, and that his punishment be fixed at suspension for a period of two years from the date thereof. Your Committee further finds that the legal effect of the "'ft'CH(ffi~-ta-ken by the Grand Lodge in this case at such annual communication in 1912, was to place said Brother H. H. Johnson in the status of being for two years thereafter a suspended member of Clarence Lodge No. 305, and after the expiration of said two years he became a member in good standing in said lodge, with all the rights and privileges incident thereto; that said lodge refused to recognize him as such subsequent to the expiration of said two years-refused to receive lodge dues from him as a member of said lodge and to restore his name on its record as a member thereof, 'notwithstanding the fact that the Grand Master directed the lodge to do this. Thereupon, the Grand Master arrested the Charter of &aid Clarence Lodge No. 305, and has reported his acts to this Grand Lodge in reference to said lodge for its action thereon.

2. We further find that the actions and conduct of the brethren of Clarence Lodge No. 305 towards this Grand Lodge and the Grand Master; or Grand Masters, in their attitude towards Brother H. H. Johnson, after the expiration of the two years fixed as the time of suspension for Brother H. H. Johnson, have been contentious and disobedient to the verge of rebellion, and by such actions and conduct invited the arrest of the Charter of said Clarence Lodge.

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3. That Clarence Lodge No. 305 havl..;g refused to recognize said Brother H. H. Johnson as a member thereof, in pursuance of the judgment of the Grand Lodge in 1912, has forfeited its rights to demand dues from said Brother Johnson. 4. The edicts, judgments, and laws of this Grand Lodge must be enforced. It is the duty of the Grand Master to see that they are enforced. No subordinate lodge has the right to set up its judgment against that of the Grand Lodge or Grand Master. It is its duty t'J follow and obey the Grand Lodge, and during the intermissions of the sessions of the Grand Lodge, to obey the orders and directions of the Grand Master. . We, therefore, the premises considered, recommend that the action of the Grand Master in reference to the arrest of the Charter of Clarence Lodge No. 305 be in all things approved. 5. We further recommend that the Charter of Clarence Lodge No. 305 be restored by the incoming Grand Master, provided and upon condition, that said lodge shall, within six months from this date, furnish to said Grand Master satisfactory evidence that it will upon restoration of its charter place upon record in its books the name of Brother H. H. Johnson as a member. thereof in good standing, and will recognize him as such from and after the restoration of its Charter and, furthermore, that the said Brother H. H. Johnson be not required by it to pay any dues to said lodge up to the time of the restoration of its Charter. Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, R. R. KREEGER,

ARCH A. JOHNSON, JOHN T. SHORT, D. M. WILSON.

RESOLUTION. Apportioning Per Capita Tax:M. W. Bro. C. H. Briggs offered the following written reso lution which was adopted: Wherens, The Grand Lodge expenses for the past year exceeded the income of the Grand 路Lodge, therefore be it resolved that for the coming year the per capita tax be appropriated as follows: One dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75) for the support ~f the Masonic Holne and seventy-five cents ($0.75) for the use of the Grand Lodge. C. H. BRIGGS, T. W. COTTON.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BOARDS OF RELIEF. ~. \Al. Bro. A. J. O'Reilly presented the following report, whIch was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F: & A. M., State of Missouri:

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Your Committee On Boards of Relief reports as follows: We have examined the reports from the following places: Chillicothe Masonic Board of Relief; Columbia, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief; Hannibal Masonic Board of Relief; Independence Masonic Board of Relief; Joplin, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief; Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief; Kirksville,Mo., Masonic Board of Relief; Maryville, Mo., Relief Board; St. Joseph, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief; St. Louis Employment Bureau; St. Louis Masonic Board of Rellef; Sedalia, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief; Springfield Masonic Board of Relief; Versailles, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief; Clayton, Mo., Masonic Board of Relief. 'Ve note that Chillicothe, Columbia, Independence, Maryville, Springfield and Versailles Boards report that no work was done. In the case of Hannibal, they report two cases where an expenditure was involved and that the expenditures were returned. They also report they had a number of sick applicants, but were under no expense in their care. The Joplin, Mo., Board of Relief shows some activity, but the two lodges are indebted to the Board in the sum of $890.00, which should be paid into the funds of the Board of Relief. Under date of January 29, 1921, the Kansas City Masonic Board of Relief made call on the Blue Lodges in the 22d Masonic District for $5.00 on Initiates from .Tan. 1, '19, to June 30, '19, to complete fiscal year July 1, 1918, to June 30, 1919. During this six months period there were 1,119 Initiates-amounting to $5,595.00. Kansas City No. 220 owed the Board, balance of $100.00 on former assessment and $3.15 for telegrams. Rural Lodge owed the Board $8.10 advanced for them on relief case. Orient Lodge No. 546 did not come in on the assessment. All lodges paid in full except Ivanhoe, '446. The Secretary of the Board arranged with the Blue Lodges here

to conduct Masonic Burial services over the remains of thirteen members of the Order who held their membership outside of Kansas City. Mo. I We have had over three hundred applicants to the Board but only thirty per cent of these were really entitled to Masonic assistance. In addition a number have been to the Board for advice which was always willingly given. The Secretary of the Board acted as administrator of an estate for a deceased Brother also is now acting as guardian for his three children. We have' aided some members of the Order in securing work, and are continuing to do this whenever possible.

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They also show in their financial statement a balance of $3,-. 416.43 on .July 1, 1921. The report from Kirksville, Mo., is the first one received for five years. The Secretary prides himself in ·having done 110 work. The Masonic Board of Relief of St. Joseph makes the following interesting report: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge,

F. & A. M.:

The Masonic Board of Relief at St. Joseph, Missouri, have to make the following report for the fiscal year ending July 1, 1921: Balance on hand July 1, 1920 Receipts during year

$ 790.65 333.52

Total ..............................•........ Disbursements during year .

$1',124.17 186.30

Balance on hand July I, 1921

$ 937.87

During the year our work was as follows: Cases investigated 15 Applicante assisted 4 Directed funerals . ~ '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Respectfully SUbmitted, (Signed) ORESTES MITCHELL, Secretary. The St. Louis Employment Bureau makes a most gratifying report showing their activities in the efforts made and success in placing worthy brethren in employment to earn a living. Their report is as follows: FI~ANCIAL

STATEIUEN'l'.

Receipts.

Balance on hand July 1, 1920 Receipts to June 30th, 1921

$ 335.27 4,945.93

Total

$5,281.20 Disbursements.

Salaries Office rent Telephones Printing, stationery and supplies Postage, eqUipment and general expense

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$4,111.48 420.00 168.89 211.03 135.76

Total . Balance on hand .July ·lst, 1921 ....................•

$5,047.16 234.04

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Statisticul Record.

Applicants placed

Month July, 1920 Aug. 1920 Sept. 1920 Oct. 1920 Nov. 1920 Dec. 1920 Jan. 1921 Feb. 1921 Mar. 1921 April 1921 May 1921 June 1921 Total

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$3.34

131 172 162 123 101 99 129 138 14'8 124 112 70 1509

The St. Louis Masonic Board of Relief makes report giving statis tics' of their activities as follows: The work, 'of the Masonic Board of Relief of St. Louis was heavier than dur~ng the year previous. We had four hundred and forty-seven cases for our attention and consideration. Of these, ninety-two were worthy and entitled to relief. 'There were thirtytwo in good standing, sixty-three requiring our attention by investigation only and fifteen persons were reported missing. The remainder may be classified as follows: Clandestine Lodges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Dead Beat...................................... Doubtful Expelled............... :Fraud Impostor Lodge Defunct ...............................â&#x20AC;˘.. No Claim Not in Need Out of our jurisdiction ~. Suspended Unaffiliated Unknown â&#x20AC;˘....................................... Unw'orthy Lost Certificates

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8 22 14 2 34 70 23 10 5 11 8 6 245

During the year Masonic funeral services were conducted oV"cr the remains of fourteen transients as follows: July 24, 1,920: Frederick W. Poser, Inspiration Lodge, No. 143, Denver, Colo. by Clifton Heights Lodge No. 520. August 14, 1920: Michael Engelhardt, Lexington Lodge No. 149, Lexington, Mo., by .cache Lodge No. 41-6.

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Dec. 4, 1920: Oscar J. Phelps, Calhoun Lodge No. 792, Hardin, Ill. by Harmony Lodge, No. 499. Jan. 15, 1921: Oscar Boeck, Garrison Lodge, No. 90, Garrison, N. D., by Keystone Lodge, No. 243. Jan. 15, 1921: Wm. M. Cummins, Blackwell Lodge. No. 535, Blackwell, Mo., by Triangle Lodge, No. 638. Feb. 18, 1921: Sam Miller, Frontier Lodge, No. 48, Stillwater, Okla., St. Louis Lodge, No. 20. March 23, 1921: Walter F. Reading, Malta Lodge, No. 465, Grand Rapids. Mich., by Algabil Lodge, No. 544. April 3, 1921: Charles G. Mader, Trenton Lodge. No. 109. Trenton, Ill.. by Good路 Hope Lodge, No. 218. May 9, 1921: Robt. N. Claggatt, Friendship Lodge, No. 84, Haggerstown, Md., by Mizpah Lodge, No. 639. May 13, 1921: Guido Franke, Hamer Lodge, No. 167, Wapakoneta. 0., by Pride of the West Lodge, No. 179. May 14, 1921: Robt. W. 'Woody, Fraternal Lodge, No. 363, Robertsville, by Euclid Lodge, No. 505. June 1, 1921: Jacob A. Kurz, Rolla Lodge, No. 213, Rolla, Mo. by Magnolia Lodge, No. 626. June 27, 1921: Rev. Arthur Barns, Charleston No. 407, Charleston,' Mo., by Geo. Washington Lodge No.9. Grave No. 74 in Grand Lodge Lot No. 2556 in Bellefontaine Cemetery was opened for Brother William S. Barratt of Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis. Four graves were opened in lot in Valhalla Cemetery as follows: . No. 24-Robert E. Kerr, Geo. Washington Lodge No.9, St. Louis. No. 25-Nicholas St. Louis.

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No. 26-0scar Price, George Washington Lodge No.9, St. Louis. No. 27-W;m. G. Boyle, Meridian Lodge No.2, St. Louis. There was $118.04 paid into the Contingent Fund by the Board, out of which charges were made as follows: Telegrams a~d telephone l'{elief Postage

$116.25 5.50 15.39 $13.7.14

The amount paid out for telegrams does not include the telegrams paid for at the other end of the line. In the cases of worthy applicants, the cost of telegraphing was, in most cases, refunded by the applicant's lodge.

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Receipts.

Balance路 on hand July 1, 1920 $4,081.41 . Rec'd Refunds 918.58 Rec'd Initiations balances of 1919 901.00 Rec'd Interest and discount 92.71 Rec'd Grave No. 74-Lot 2556, Bellefontaine Cern. .. 10.00 Disbursements.

$1,351.69 173.90 14.29 94.25 260.00 512.00 51.85 93.00 . 10.00 3,442.72

By Relief . By Funerals . By Postage . By Telegraph and telephone . By Secretary . By Initiation (Lodges overpaid) . By Printing and stationery . By Expense (Miscellaneous items By Grave-Bellefontaine Cern. Paid Grand Lodge .. Balance on hand June 30, 1921 . $6,003.70

$~,003.70

The Sedalia Board of Relief reports activity, but does not give any. details of same. Springfield, Mo., makes a financial report, but makes no report of their activIties. ' Versailles, Mo., Board of Relief makes a report covering the period from February, 1919, to July 1, 1921. They show an expenditure of some $83.00, but give no details regarding the items for which it was expended. Clayton, Mo., Board of Relief reports but little work.' This Board has not sufficient funds for its proper and efficient functioning. It should have at least $200.00. . Fraternally submitted, A. J. O'REILLY, HENRY SCHWEDER, B. P. BURNHAM, C. B. CALHOUN, HENRY P. WEBER, HOWARD McCARTHY, C. C. STOBAUGH, LESLIE E. DEAN.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS. M. V(. Bro. Julius C. Garrell, Chairman, made the following report, which was adopted: St. Louis, Sept. 22, 1921. To the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Dear Brethren:

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Your Committee on "yays and Means begs leave to submit the following report: Cash in Treasury available at this time for current expenses for the ensuing year is $50,067.64. We. recommend the following appropriatlonsPay roll, 1921 .•........................................... $17,559.40 Printing Proceedings, 1921 : . 4,000.00 Salary and expenses of Grand Master . 1,500.00 Rent Grand Lodge offices . 1,500.00 Salary Grand Secretary . 3,600.00 Salary Grand Lecturer . 3,000.00 Expenses Grand Lecturer . 1,200.00 Printing, Postage, Stationery and incidentals . 3,000.00 Assistant to Grand Secretary : . 1,800.00 Assistant to Grand Secretary . 1,800.00 Salary Committee on Fraternal Correspondence . 600.00 Salary Grand Treasurer ~ . 200.00 Salary Grand Tiler . 150.00 Portrait Grand Master "Villiam F. Johnson f • •• 65.00 Premium on Bonds, Grand Sec'y and Grand Treasurer . 100.00 Past Grand Master's Jewel-Wm. F. Johnson . 157.50 L. l\:L Edgar, reporting 1921 proceedings and trans. . . 75.00 W. R. Shrodes, Chairman Committee on PayRoll . 100.00 C. L. Alexander, Chairman Com. on Chartered Lodges . 50.00 Telephones, Grand Secretary's office . 165.00 Reprinting and distribution of Manuals . 2,000.00 Salary of Grand Secretary Emeritus . 1,800.00 Masonic Temple Association of St. I,ouis . 8,000.00 Repairs and furnishings, Grand Lodge offices .: . 1,000.00 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor . 60.00 J. W. Skelly, expense this session of Grand Lodge . 718.07 Geo. W. Smith, P. M., of Monticello Lodge No .58 . 37.00 Charity, as per report of Committee on Charity . -350.00 IGeo. "\-Vash. Mas. Nat. Ass'n; expenses W. F. Kuhn, Chmn. Mo ' . 200.00 Masonic Relief Ass'n of U. S. and Canada ,. . 250.22 Masonic Service Association of Missouri . 1,000.00 50 Fathel'less Children of France . 500.00 $56,527.19

Fraternally submitted, JULIUS C. GARRELL. W. A. PHIPPS, F. ALLEN PEARCE, R. H. SIMMS, H. WALTER GOTSCH, .JOHN T. SHORT, D. M. WILSON.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Vv. Bro. E. G. Rathbone, Chairman, presel1ted the following report of Committee. on Unfinished Business, which was adopted: St. Louis, September 22,

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We, your Committee on' Unfinished Businest be~ leave to report that we find no unfinished business to come before this Grand Lodge at this time. E. G. RATHBONE, JNO. H. CHITWOOD, C. D. STRUBLE, GEO. C. GUNDLACH, CHAS. A. FITZGERALD, ALBERT S. BUNCH, B. W. BOWMAN" WM. H. RADER.

APPOINTMENTS. The Grand Master-Elect, 1'111. VV. Bro. O. A. nounced the following appointments: GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GllAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

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

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J. R. McLACHLAN JOHN H. MILLER ARTHUR MATHER FRED V. LOOS AUSTIN L. McRAE W. W. MARTIN JOHN PICKARD ANTHONY F. ITTNER BYRNE E. BIGGER ROBERT A. MAY SAMUEL ,R. FREET RAY V. DENSLOW BURRIS A. JENKINS K COMBIE SMITH HAllRY A. KRUEGER

INSTALLATION. I M. W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger, as Grand Master, and Rt. W. Bro. Thad. B: Landon as Grand Marshal, proceeded to install the following Grand Officers for the ensuing year:

O. A. LUCAS, Kansas City BERT S. LEE, Springfield JOSEPH S. McINTYRE, St. Louis ORESTES MITCHELL, St. Joseph WILLIAM A. HALL, St. Louis FRANK R. JESSE, Webster Groves ..

GRAND MASTEll DEPUTY GRAND MASTER GRAND SENIOR WARDEN GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN GRAND TR}<}ASURER GRAND SECllETARY

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS FOR 1921

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APPOINTED OFFICERS. J. R. McI ACHLAN, Kahoka JOHN H. MILLER, Kansas City •... ARTHUR MATHER, Kirkwood FI1ED V. LOOS, Liberty AUSTIN L. 1\1 cRAE. Rolla .. : W. W. MARTIN, Doniphan JOHN PICKARD, Columbia ANTHONY F. ITTNER, St. Louis BYRNE E. BIGGER, Hannibal ROBERT A. MAY, Louisiana SAMUEL R. FREET, Kansas City RA Y V. DENSLOW, Trenton BURRIS A. JENKINS, Kansas City .. E. COMBIE SMITH, St. IJouis HARRY A. KRUEGER, St. Louis °

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

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. The 01\1. W. Grand Master, O. A. Lucas, appointed the following Chairmen of Standing and Special Committees: JURISPRUDENCE THAD B. LANDON, Kansas City APPEALS AND GftlEVANCES . W1VI. R. GENTRY, St. Louis WAYS AND MEANS O. H. SWEARINGEN, Kansas City CREDENTIALS LOUIS H. ABRAMS, St. Louis PAY ROLL WALTER 11. SHRODES, Milan CHARTERED LODGES LODGE;S U. D. . CHARITY

C. L. ALEXANDER, St. Louis 'WILLIS A. l\IcCnLLA H, MarionVille. JAMES P. TUCKER, Parkville

REPORTS OF D. D. G. M.'5 '" MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF. RITUAl,.. MASONIC HOME (Visiting Com.) COI1RESPONDENCE OBITUARIES

WM. M. SAMS, Kansas City A. J. O'REILLY, St. Louis D. M. WILSON, Milan R. Eo BAINBRIDGE, Kansas City C. C. WOODS, St. Louis C. H. BRIGGS, Springfield

AUDITING GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS .. UNFINISHED BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION & HOTELS.

H. CLAY PERKINS, St. Louis ALEX M. DOCKERY, Gallatin N. R. HOLCOMB, Oak Grove FRANK D. GILDERSLEEVE, St. L.

COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. THAD B. LANDON, Chairman; R. A. BREUER, Hermann; JNO. C. ROBERTSON, St. Louis; LEONAR~

HAYDON, Springfield; EDWARD oW. TAYLER, Marceline; A. B. FREY, St. Louis.

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COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. WM. R. GENTRY, Chairman; A. H. MANN, Kansas City; CHARLES C. GARDNER, Kirksville; JAS. F. FULBRIGHT, Doniphan; HENRY C. CHILES, Lexington; WM .. D. MOORE, St. Louis; N. H. JOHNSON, Boonville; M. L. MILLS, Kansas City.

SPECIAL COMMITTEES. RECOGNITION 01<' FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-Wm. F. Kuhn (;hairman; C. C. \Voods, C. H. Briggs" R. 1<'. Stevenson, W. A. Hall, 路T. W. Cotton. MANUALS-Frank R. Jesse, Geo. E. Mayhall, John H. Gundlach. RITUAL-D. M. Wilson, Chairman; William F. Johnson, John T. Short, J. R. McLachlan, Frank R. Jesse, Van F. Boor. MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS-C. H. Briggs, F. R. Jesse, J. H. Cranfill; Consulting Architect, J. L. Heckenlively. LEASE OF OFFICES-Frank R. Jesse, R. F. Stevenson, Julius C. Garrell. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATESCorono H. Briggs, 1 year; George Coslow, 2 years; Geo. S. MGLanahan, 3 years. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI-James W. Skelly, Chairman; Hanson C. Kreidler, C. H. Briggs, Roland Hughes, Fred V. Loos. AMENDMENT TO MASONIC HOME CHARTER-T. H. Reynolds, Chairman; V. H. Falkenhainer, Vol. M. Campbell. W. B. Massey, E. P. Ellis. FINANCIAL NEEDS OF HOME FOR TWENTY YEARS-Sol E. Waggoner, Chairman. FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE-R. Chairman; C. C. Bigger, Jno. H. Gundlach.

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GEO. WASHINGTON MASONIC NAT'L MEMORIAL ASS'N-Wm. F. Kuhn, Chairman.

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTION. ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY CHAS. C. WOODS ROBERT F. STEVENSON JOHN R. PARSON DORSEY A. JAMISON CORONA H. BRIGGS WM. F. KUHN . A. S. HOUSTON D. M. WILSON JOHN T. SHORT ROBERT R. KREEGER

WM. A. HALL CLAY C. BIGGER ARCH A. JOHNSON V AN FREMONT BOOR TOLMAN W. COTTON FRANK R. JESSE EDW ARD HIGBEE WM. A. CLARK JOHN W., BINGHAM JULIUS C.GARRELL WILLIAM F. JOHNSON

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TRANSMISSION OF JEWELS. On account of the lateness of the hour, the Grand Master's Jewel -RR tran~mitted to M. W. Brother O. A. Lucas, by Past Grand Master .Tohnson without ceremony.

v W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger presented the Past Grand Master's .Tewel to the retiring Grand Master, in a brief but fitting speech, to which M. W. Brother William F ..Tohnson made graceful and appreciative response.

PRINTING OF PROCEEDINGS. On motion, the Grand Secretary was directed to print and distribute the necessary number of copies of the Proceedings of this session of this Grand Lodge.

MINUTES READ AND APPROVED. The Minutes of the several sessions of today were then read and approved by the Grand Lodge.

CLOSING. There being no further business, at 6 :50 P. M., the M. W. Grand Master, O. A:Lucas, closed the One Hundred and First Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri .IN AMPLE FORM. Prayer by Rt. VV. and Rev. Brother John H. Miller, Grand Chaplain.

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FRANK M. FRENCH, Cainesville T. C. MILLER, King City JONATHAN STARK, Maryville H. S 'l.'f<~ARE. Oregon GROVER C. SPARKS, Savannah H. VV. SAUNDERS. Maysville WALTER A. CRAVEN, Excelsior Springs RICHARD A. THARP, Wheeling E. W. TAYLER, Marceline GEORGE F. BREWINGTON, Keota BYRNE E. BIGGER, Hannibal ROBERT A. MAY, Louisiana THOS. F. HURD, Paris T. H. WALTON, Higbee HORACE L. MANN, Brunswick 路WILLIAM BAKER, Hale .I.. P. TUCKER, Parkville FRED O. 'VOOD, Kansas City C. B. 'VADDELL, Lexington J. S. WILSON, Marshall M. E. SCHMIDT. Boonville J. A. OI.IVER. Columbia S. P. CUNNINGHAM, Mexico JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg W. P. SMITH, Troy E. A. FLUESMEIER, 路Wright City W. D. ROGERS, Jefferson City R. A. BREUER, Hermann JAMES W. SKELLY, St. Louis JAMES F. BLAIR, Belton R. B. CAMPBELL. Spruce DEL C. MOORE, Sedalia THORNTON JENNINGS, Clinton W. C. COWAN, Richland EDMUND J. KOCH. Rolla CHAS. K PYLE, De Soto ED. 1. HARRIS, Flemington FRANK W. ELLIOTT, Eldorado Springs SAM. B. VICKERS, Schell City FELIX K. EBERLEIN, Joplin J. E. CAVIN, Springfield CARL A. SWENSON, Mountain Grove FRED E ... McGHEE, Van Buren VV. B. MASSEY, Bonne Terre GEO. W. WAI.KER, Cape Girardeau JAMES A. BOONE, Charleston G. C. BISHOP, Caruthersville K. C. JOHNSON, Poplar Bluff R. Vl. GALLOWAY, West Plains G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark W. N. MARBUT, Mount Vernon W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho CHAS.A. FITZGERALD, Overland M. E. GUMPHREY, Eldon ALLAN McDOWELL HOYT, Independence

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H. N. MARTIN, Kahoka JOHN M. CAMPBELL, Kirksville JOHN SANTEE, Green City D. l<'. WARREN, Trenton FRED PEARSON, Eagleville T. C. MILLER, King City JONATHAN STARK, Maryville H. S. TEARE, Oregon FRANK A. MILLER, St. Joseph H. W. SAUNDERS, Maysville WALTER A. CRAVEN, Excelsior Springs RICHARD A. THARP, Wheeling E. W. TAYLER, Marceline GEORGE F. BREWINGTON, Keota BYRNE E. BIGGER, Hannibal. ROBERT A. MAY, Louisiana THOS. F. HURD, Paris T. H. WALTON, Higbee HORACE L. MANN, Brunswick WILLIAM BAKER, Hale H. C. NOLAND, Parkville CHARLES T. KORNBRODT, Kansas City C. B. WADPELL, Lexington J. S. WILSON, Marshall H. D. CARLOS, JR., Bunceton B. C. HUNT, Columbia S. P. CUNNINGHAM, Mexico JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg W. P. SMITH, Troy E. A. FLUF}SMEIER, Wright City W. D. ROGERS, Jefferson City R. A. BREUER, Hermann JOHN P. AUSTIN, St. Louis JAMES F. BLAIR, Belton R. B. CAMPBELL, Spruce DEL C. MOORE, Sedalia THORNTON JENNINGS, Clinton 路W. C. COWAN. Richland EDMUND .J. KOCH, Rolla CHAS. E. PYLE, De Soto ED. L HARRIS, Flemington H. H. FINLl'}Y, Greenfield SAM B. VICKERS. Schell City J. R. HUTCHINSON, Webb City GEORGE W. CUSTER, Springfield CART" A. SWENSON, Mountain Grove FRED E. McGHEE, Van Buren W. B. MASSEY, Bonne Terre GEO. W. WALKER, Cape Girardeau G. A. SAMPLE, Chaffee G. C. BISHOP, Caruthersville K. C. JOHNSON, Poplar Bluff R. W. GALLOWAY, West Plains G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark W. N. MARBUT, Mount Vernon W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho CHAS, A. FITZGERALD,. Overland M. E. GUMPHREY, Eldon ALLAN McDOWELL HOYT, Independence

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NEW LODGES. CHARTERED SEPTEMBER 21, 1921. Location County District Lodge No. Ray 20th Ray 223 Camden Jasper 44th La Russell 592 LaRussell Pilgrim 652 St. Louis 33d Benton " 36th Shawnee 653 Warsaw Commonwealth 654 St. Louis 33d St. Louis 57th Gardenville ... 655 Gardenville Jackson .............•.22d Country Club .. 656 Kansas Ci~y _.... 33d Progress 657 St. Louis 33d Purity 658 St. Louis 11th Alpha 659 North Kansas City • Clay

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The One Hundred and Second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge will be held in St. Louis commencing at 10 o'clock on the morning of the third Tuesday, viz., the 18th day of October, 1922.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS. The ~ol1owing proposed amendments to the By-laws were submitted during the 1921 session, too late however to be conconsidered, and, un'der the Law lie over until the next Annual Communication. Be It Resoh'ed, That Sections 47 and 48 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be, and the same are, hereby repealed.

WM. F. WOODRUFF, PERCY A. BUDD. Be It Resolved also, That Section 74 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be. and the same is hereby amended so that the same shall be and provide as follows:

Sec. 74. Annual Dues. Every Chartered Lodge shall pay annually to the Grand Lodge the sum of Two Dollars and Seventy-five cents ($2.75) for each Master Mason reported in the annual Returns, except those whose dues have been remitted. Two Dollars and Twenty-five cents ($2.25) of this sum shall be used for the support of the Masonic Home, unless otherwise ordered by the Grand Lodge. If any Lodge shall collect from a suspended member dues, for the non-payment of which he shall have been suspended, such Lodge shall pay to the Grand Lodge the sum of Two Dollars and Seventyfive cents ($2.75) for each years dues so collected. WM. F. WOODRUFF, PERCY A. BUDD.

XENOPHON RYLAND Past Grand Master Born June 1, 1844

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IN MEMORIAM Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri Boonville, Mo., Oct. 18, 1no TO ALT.J MASTER MASONS Dear Brethren: The Grim Reaper has again visited us, and we are called to mourn the loss of our Senior Past Grand Master, Most \Vorshipful Brother

XENOPHON RYLAND whose more than fifty years service in the cause of Freemasonry has left an indelible impress on the institution. He always stood Four Square on ever question.. He was never a time ~erver, "He would not flatter Neptune for his trident Or Jove for his thunder bolt" Of striking and strong personality, his very presence was an inspiration. A Man among Men A servant of God. Brother Ryland was born near Lexington, Missouri, June 1st, 1844, and was a son of Judge John F. Ryland, JUd~'e of the Supreme Court of Missouri, and Grand Master A. F. & A. M. of Missouri. He was made a Master Mason July 9th. 1866 in Lafayette Lodge No. 32 A. F. & A.M. He was elected \Vorshipful Master and served as Master of Lafayette Lodge in 1869, 1870 and 1878, and 'of Lexington Lodge No. 149 after consolidation with Lafayette Lodge in the years 1889 and 1891. He .was District Deputy Grand Master of the 39th District for the years 1870, 1871, 1872 and 1873. He first appeared in the Grand Lodge in 1868 as Senior \Varden of his Lodge, and in 1869 and 1870 as Master.. He was elected Junior Grand ""arden of the Grand Lodge in.1873, was e'lected Deputy Grand Master in 1874, re-elected in 1875, and elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1876, and served one year. He was Exalted in Lexington Royal Arch Chapter No. 10 at Lexington. Missouri, March 22, 1868, and served his Chapter as Excellent High Priest in 1870, 1871 and 1872. Was elected Deputy Grand High Priest of the Grand' Chapter in 1872, and Most Excellent Grand High Priest in 1873. \Vas therefore Grand High Priest at the age of 2ÂŁl, and Grand Master at the age of 32. He took the order of Christian Knighthoo.d in DeMolay Commandery No. 3 at Lexington, Missouri, in 1895. Brother Ryland was admitted to the Bar to practice law in all the courts of' the state when only 19 years 'of age. \Vas appointed Probate .Judge of Lafayette County in 1882, and afterwards elected to' that office, and served until 1891. . â&#x20AC;˘ In his early youth he became a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his deep spiritual nature always stood out prominently

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in all his undertakings. At the ag-e of 46 he gave up the practice of law, to become a Messenger of God and devoted the whole of his time 路and talent to that service, .which was his chief glory. As he wrote shortly before his death, "To be an Ambassador of my Savior in a sinful world is more than enough." The end carne at his horne in Higginsville, Missouri, October 1st, 1920, after an illness of several months. "God's finger touched him and he slept." After a short funeral service at his residence in Higginsville, the body of our Beloved Brother was conveyed to the Presbyterian Church in Lexington where the funeral was held, after which he was buried with M:l~onic honors by the Grand Lodge. Let this memorial be read in each Lodge in this Grand tion.

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l<'raternally, WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, Grand Master. Attest: JOHN R. PARSON, Grand Secretary.

JACOB LAMPERT

Born March 6, 1856

Past Grand Master Died February 19, 1921

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IN MEMORIAM. Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. State of Missouri. Boonville, Mo., Feb. 26, 1921. To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all the Lodges A. F. & A. M. in Missouri, and to all Master Masons wheresoever

dispersed: Dear Brethren: "What is excellent, As God lives, is permanent: Hearts are dust, hearts' loves remain, Heart's love will meet thee again." Again, and for the second time during the current Masonic year, it becomes my sad duty to inform you of the sudden "Homegoing" of another of our beloved Past Grand Masters. At eleven o'clock on Saturday night, February 19, 1921, at his home in St. Louis, Most Worshipful Brother .Jacob Lampert heard the summons of the Supreme and Eternal Grand Master, bidding him enter the place of everlasting rest and refreshmE\nt, and quietly passed into that "House not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." This removes one of the most familiar figures from our Grand Lodge; one who, by his 'faith and practice of the principles of Freemasonry, endeared himself to multitudes of the craft throughout Missouri and elsewhere. Most Worshipful Brother Lampert was born in London, England, on March 6, 1856. He was the son of Moses and Esther Lampert, both of whom were born in Holland. Coming to this country in 1858, they' made New York City their home for about ten years, going from there to Detroit, Michigan, and afterward, in 1876, coming. to to St. Louis. He attended the public schools of New York and Detroit until he was twelve years of age, and then served an apprenticeship of three years as a cigar maker. In 1884, he started business as a manufacturer of cigars, and year by year, this business has increased until it is now one of the largest in the City of St. Louis. Constant application to business, and the exercise of the strictest in路 tegrity in dealing with his fellowmen constitute the secret of his great success. Most Worshipful Brother Lampert received the first three degrees in Freemasonry in Itaska Lodge, No. 420, being raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on May 22, 1878. He was appointed Senior Deacon of his lodge in 1880, elected Senior Warden in 1881, , Worshipful Master in 1885, and re-elected in 1886. He had路 the honor of lecturing his father in the degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry. Our Brother received the degrees in Scottish Rite Masonry in May, 1902, and was elected K. C. C. H. in October, 1905. The 33rd Degree, Honorary, .was conferred upon him in October, 1907. He was initiated in Moolah Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., on November 21, 1902,

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and ,vas one of the originators of the Moolah and Scottish Rite Orchestra, playing the first violin for it ever since. Most Worshipful Brother Lampert was first recognized in the Grand Lodge in 1905, when M. W. Brother A. S. Houston selected him for D. D. G. M. of the 33rd: Masonic District. In'1906, he was appointed Grand Junior Steward by M. VV. Brother D. M. Wilson. In 1909, he was elccted Junior Grand Warden. In l!llO, Senior Grand Warden. In 19l1, Deputy Grand Master, and in lDl2, Grand Master. It has been said of him, time and time again, in private, in public, and in the press, that he was one of the most popular Gran'd Masters that ever occupied the Oriental Chair of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. No man among us ever appreciated the symbolic degrees of Ancient Craft Masonry more than M. W. Brother Lampert; and while he was sensible o'f the honors conferred upon him in other directions, yet his路 appreciation of the conl(dence placed in him by his brethren in electing him to the highest position in the Grand Lodge of Missouri was supreme.

Brother Lampert's views of Freemasonry were both didactic and constructive. He reveled in the delivery of the Third Degree Lecture, and few men could equal him in the performance of that duty. But that which appealed to him most was the building up of a great philanthropic institution in .which the boys and girls of our deceased brethren could be prepared for their life's work in such manner as to make them equal to any emergency. His consuming love for the Masonic Home is evidenced by his benefactions to it, tne latest of which amounts to $25,000.00. The Jewish Hospital, the JewiSh Orphans' Home, the Jewish Educational and Charitable Associations, The Missouri School for the Blind, the Society for the Prevention of Blindness, and numerous other societies and organizations were the recipients of his henefactions-more than $70,000.00 being thus given by the terms of his will. These bequests, however, do not exhaust his philanthropy and public spirit. His regard for those in daily association with him in his business, finds expression in his benefactions to them and no, difference of opinion as to industrial problems which effeet employer and employee was allowed to intervene with his sense of rectitude or obligation. His love for h is near and dear relations was beautiful to behold. His reverence for his father and mother, his devotion to his sister and niece, and the attention paid constantly to their every interest, mark the true character of the 路man. Brother Lampert loved to live. He loved his business. He loved the Liberal Arts and was particularly fond of music. His familiar figure will be missed and his cheery conversation and timely speeches on different Masonic occasions cannot be replaced. . The funeral was conducted on Tuesday, February 22, 1921.. The religious services were in charge of Rabbi Samuel Thurman of the United Hebrew Congregation of which Brother Lampert was a member, and the Most 'Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri conducted the Masonic service. . I regret that my duties in connection with the George Washington Memorial Association at Alexandria, Va., prevented my attend\

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ance, but M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse, Past Grand Master, who officiat<>d in my absence, rendered splendid service, assisted by R. W. Bert S. Lee, Senior Grand 'Varden; R. W. J. S. McIntyre, Junior Grand Warden; R. W. Dr. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain; R. 'V. John Pickard, Grand Senior Steward; R. W. A. F. Ittner and R. W. B. E. Bigger, Grand Marshals; R. W. Robert" A. May, Grand Sword Bearet:, and R. 'V. H. A. Krueger, Grand Tiler. Past Grand Masters Stevenson. Jamison, Kreeger, Bigger, Johnson, Boor, Bingham and Garrell were present, and these together with the large attendance of craftsmen from the 33rd and 57th Masonic Districts and hundreds of other friends combined to make the funeral one of the largest and mos.t memorable in the annals of the City of St. Louis. In beautiful Mt. Olive Cemetery the remains of our beloved Brother 路were laid to rest, embowered in a profusion of floral emblems; but his memory is enshrined in all our hearts as that of a brother who was a "man and a Mason." Fraternally yours, WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, JOHN R. PARSON, Granc Master. Attest: Grand Secretary.

JAMES W. BOYD Past Grand Master Born September 24, 1847

Died April 19, 1921

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Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri IN MEMORIAM Boonville, Mo., M:l.Y 24, 1921. To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens Lodges A. F. & A. M. in Missouri,

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Dear Brethren: "All shall come back. Each tie Of pure 'affection shall be knit again: Alone shall evil die, And sorrow d.well a prisoner in Thy reign." Such was the belief of Most Worshipful James W. Boyd, a Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, who now has passed to the Great Eeyond, and whose death it is my mournful duty to report. to the Craft. lVLost Worshipful Brother Boyd was born in Abbeville, South Carolina, September 24, 1847 and died at his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, April 19, 1921. He had been in failing health for several months. but was confined to his bed for only a few .weeks prior to the end. The sole immediate relative surviving him is his only child, Mrs. E, Coleman Rogers of St. J.,ouis; his wife having died October 16, 1916. Mo~t Worshipful Brother Boyd, when only sixteen years of age. enlisted in the Confederate Army, in the South Carolina Cadets, which formed the famous Boys' Brigade of ' General Ambrose Wright's Division of General Johnson'S Army. After the war he completed his education, studied law, and in 1874 moved to St. Joseph, Mo., where he engaged in the practice of his profession, becoming one of the most aggressive, able and prominent lawyers in northwest Missouri, and continuing in active practice until the time of his death.

Most Worshipful Brother Boyd, when only sixteen years of age, enlisted in the Confederate Army, in the South Carolina Cadets, which formed the famous Boys' Brigade of General Ambrose Wright's Division of General Johnson's Army. After the war he completed his education, studied law, and in 1874 moved to St. Joseph Mo., where he engaged in the practice of his profession, becoming one of the most aggressive, able and prominent lawyers in northwest Missouri, and continuing in active p~actice until the time of his death. . â&#x20AC;˘ Most Worshipful Brother Boyd took an active interest in political affairs, being of the Democratic faith; and was a member of the Francis Street Methodist Church of St. Joseph, Mo. He devoted much of his time and energy to the cause of :F'reemasonry, his record being .as follows: He was made a Master Mason in Clinton Lodge No. 3 A. M. at Abbeville, South Carolina, and after moving Joseph, affiliated with Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 A. F. & . September 14, 1875. He was exalted to the Royal Arch &

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Joseph Chapter No. 14 R. A. M., November 10, 1882, and served as High Priest during the year 1885. He passed the Circle in St. Joseph, Council No. 9 R. & S. M., November 17, 1893, and was Knighted in Hugh De Payens Commandery No.4 K. T., September 5, 1892. He became a member of Moila Temple A. A. O. N. M. S., St. .Joseph, November 23, 1892, and of St Joseph Chapter No. 198 O. E. S., September 20, 1920.' Most Worshipful Brother Boyd was elected Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri in the fall of 1885, an'd served throughout the ensuing year. After his term of office our brother continued to take an active interest in the affairs of the Craft, and was always an earnest participant in the annual sessions of the Grand Lodge. He was particularly noted _for his earnest devotion to the Masonic Home, serving as a director for a number of years, and until the time of his death. His interest and devotion to the cause of the aged, and love for the children of the Masonic Home was such that he never allowed his private busine'ss to interfere with his attending to the necessary meetings of the Board, or to look after any business affecting the interests of the Home. His funeral was conducted on April 21, 1921, under the auspices of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri. The Grand Lodge was opened in the Masonic Temple of St. Joseph, Missouri, with a large number of brethren from St Joseph and vicinity, present. Most Worshipful Brother Frank R. Jesse, Past Grand Master, presided, and 'was assisted by. Most Worshipful Brothers Van F. Boor and R. R. Kreeger, Past Grand Masters, and Right Worshipful Brother Orestes Mitchell, Grand Senior Deacon, with WorshipfU路I Brother Wm. A. Piner, acting as Grand Marshal. The Grand Lodge marched to the home or' Most Worshipful Brother Boyd, 909 Robidoux Street, St. Joseph, Misso'uri, where religious services were conducted by Worshipful Brother Rev. John F. Caskey, Pastor of the Francis Street Methodist Church, St. Joseph, Missouri, after which the Grand Lodge, with Templar escort, furnished by Hugh De Payens Commandery, accompanied the body to Mount Mora Cemetery, where the Masonic service was impressively rendered by Most Worshipful Brother Frank R. Jesse. Past Grand Master. Such is the record of the life and passing of a good citizen and Freemason, and one whose earnestness in devotion to the cause of Right was such that by his living, humanity benefited; and by his death the commonwealth has sustained a great loss. Let this memorial be read in each Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. Fraternally, Attest: WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, Grand Master FRANK'R. JESSE, Grand Secretary.

THEODORE BRACE

Past Grand Mas1ter Born June 10, 1835

Died May, 27, 1921

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IN MEMORIAM Grand Lodge, A. 'F. & A. M., State of Missouri J

Boonville, Mo., .rune 14, 1921.

To the Wor~hipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren of all the Lodges A. F. & A. M. in Missouri: Dear Brethren: "A solemn murmur in its soul, Tells of the world to be, As t~avelers here the billows roll, Before they reach the sea." Again, and for the fourth time during the current Masonic Year, the Craft in Missouri is called upon to mourn the departure of one who, for long years has been a conspicuous figure in our Grand Lodge. At five o'clock on Friday morning, May 27, 1921, just as the glorious King of Day was flooding the earth with his first beams of light, Most Worshipful Brother Theodore Brace, Past Grand Master, left his tenement of clay and joined the innumerable host of those who have entered the City whi~h hath foundations, .whose builder and whose Maker is God. Most Worshipful Brother Brace was born in the State of Maryland on the tenth day of June, 1835. He graduated from Allegheny Academy, obtaining a good English education and some knowledge of the classics. After a brief business experience, <luring which he studied law, he was admitted to the bar of Allegheny County, afterwards leaving for the West and settling at Bloomfield, Iowa, where for a time he practiced his profession. An old class-mate at Independence, Mo., having offered him a partnership in that city he set out thither. On reaching Paris, Mo., he was detained by bad weather and impassable i'oads, and while waiting for a fa'vorable oppor路路 tunfty to continue his journey he became acquainted with the lady who afterwards became his wife,-M~ss Penn, daughter of Major Wm. Penn, a prominent citizen of the community. Being offered a partnership by a leading attorney of Paris, Brother Brace with him, formed the law firm of McVeigh and Brace, and made Paris his permanent home. . On the outbreak of the Civil War, and in response to the call of Gov. Jackson, Brother Brace left his happy family and prosperous practice and joined the ranks of t.he Confederate Army. He raised a Company and was elected its Captain, and afterwards became the Colonel of the regiment of which his Company was a part. He saw hard and dangerous service under the Command of General Sterling Price, until he was taken prisoner and carried to St. Louis. His health having broken down he was paroled, and returned to his family and resumed his law practice. Col. Brac~ rose rapidly in his profession. In 1872 he was elected Probate Judge of Monroe County. In 1880 he was elected Judge of the Sixteenth Judicial District. In 1886 he was elected Supreme Justice of the State of Missouri, entering upon his duties in January, 1887. Judge Brace was elected a second time to this high position, and spent altogether twenty years upon the Supreme Bench of Mis-

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souri. After the close of his second term he returned to Paris and spent the remainder of his life in quiet philosophic retirement, surrounded by his many friends and admirers. Judge Brace leaves three sons and three daughters (all of whom are married), to revere his memory. Two children, who died in childhood, and his beautiful wife, who was always his sweetheart, preceded him to the Better Land. Most Worshipful Brother Brace was made a Freemason in Paris Union Lodge No. 19, on 'Februa~y 2, 1864. He served first time as Master in 1866, and was chosen six times afterwards to occupy the same position. He was exalted in Monroe Chapter, R. A. M., in November, 1865, and in 1870 was its High Priest, which position he held for several years in succession. In 1884 he received the Orders of Knighthood; and served a term as Prelate of his Commandery. In 1886 he was appointed Grand Orator of the Grand Lodge of Missouri by Grand Master George R. Hunt. In 1887 Brother Brace was elected Senior Grand' Warden. In 1888 he was Deputy Grand Master, and at the Communication of 1889 he was elected to the Grand East. In every branch of Freemasonry with which he was. identified Most Worshipful Brother Brace' was an ardent worker, and excelled in the rendition of our beautiful ritual. His last service of a public nature' and in fact his last public appearance wa$ on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone of the Christian Church at Paris, his beloved "home town." The funeral was held at Walnut Grove Cemetery, near pit:t:is, Mo., on Sunday, May 29, 1921 at 2 p. m. After religious serylcesi conducted by Rev. C. 'F. Richmond, Pastor of the Presbyt~rian, Church of Paris, the regular Masonic Ceremony followed, in 'Which' I was assisted by Most Worshipful Brothers Van F.Boor, Frank R. Jes'se, and Edward Higbee, Past Grand Masters ofthe:G~and Lodge of Missouri and the brethren of Paris Union Lodge No. 19. A large concourse had gathered on the pleasant slopes of, the ceme,tery hill which overlooks the river and town, and i~ every heart was the feeling of reverence for the I great man who for so many years had been a commanding figure in the community, and of whom his neighbors,' had been so justly proud. The remains of our beloved Brother lie by the side of those of his sainted wife, and in the midst of 'those of his friends and neighbors of many years. .,ii. Judge Brace will long be remembered, as a gentleman of the old, school. With a dignified reserve, he was yet affable, kindly, and gEmtle;'and a charming conversationalist. He was one of those polished and effective orators of whom Missouri can boast, ,speak': ing in beautiful and classic English, and with great force of logic and feeling. As a: public servant he was incorruptible" in his integrity, not a suspicion resting on any of his public acts or utterances. As a philosopher he accepted the inevitable events of life and death without complaint; and as a man of faith he'loo'ked into the future as' bright with the hope of immortality. Let this' memorial be. read in each Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction. Fraternally, , .. Attest: WILLIAM F. JOHNSON, FRANK R. JESSE, Grand Master. Grand Secretary.

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