1923 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri, Volume 2 - Appendixes by Missouri Freemasons

REPORT -ON FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI, 1923 By

REV.

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

LOUIS.~Mo.

PROCEEDINGS REVIEWED.

Alabama Alberta Arizona Arkansas British Columbia California Canada Colorado Connecticut Del~ware District of Columbia

Year Page 1922.................................................. 9 1922 14 1922 : 18 1922 : 21 1922 26 . 192·2 2'9 1922 33 192·2 38 :1923 43 1922 46 192 2 50 1

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Georgia Idaho Illinois ; Indiana Iowa Ireland Kansas Kentucky Louisiana l\1:anitoba Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Hamsphire New Jersey New York North Dakota

1922 : 58 1922 ; 62 1922 66 192,3 73 1922· 76 192·2 79 1923 ~ 82 1922 85 1923 90 1922 94 19'22 98 1922'........................................•.........10:1 1923 : 106 19·22 10'8 1922 125 1922 114· :1922 117 1923 12·0 1922 128

Nova Scotia Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Dakota Tennessee : Texas : Utah Vermont Virginia : Washington Western Australia \Vest Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

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Page 134 136' 142 1-45 147 150 152 154 158 169 173 176 : 180 182 20221() 2,12 215 219 226

STATISTICS OF THE ORDER FOR 1923. Name Alabama Arizona ; Arkansas California Colorado : : Connecticut Delaware : District of Columbia Florida , Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Lo~isiana

Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire . New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahon1a Oregon Pennsylvania Philippine I.slands Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas ;

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Lodges 582 31 562 445 136 118 2'2 34 243 688 77 919 559 540 435 613 281 2(}6

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47'2 286 336 655 140 286 23 80 230 52 921 454 12'4 592 438 157 534 69 40 280 165 469 952

Members 48,126 4,889 32,478 93,1'79 28,027 39,689 5,576' 19,986 2'2,691 66,960 8,776 2'47,570 111,0'74 78,60'0 72,2'97 70,353 31,221 38,499 29,632 128,5'99 53,941 26,978 104,084 17,676 37,38(} 2,445 14,186 6'8,816 5,276 286,59436,576 14,376 172,341 59,730 23,749 186,560 5,126 15,436 25,.301 17,792 43,283 117,492

Gain .. 1;502 529 869 7,998 1,78'5 1,832 210 1,315 1,507 6,055' 576 16,658 3,~70

5,0'65 3,147 3,048 1,532 2,829 1,202 8,586 2,610 3,171 3,991 1,769 4,157 132 842 6,563 515 13,960 3,030 793 8,684 4,499 2,637 6,125 1,0~9

1,219 1,945 1,334 2,314 9,8(}0

Lodges 25 103 337 240 163 , 290 . 42

Name Utah Vermont Virginia Washington : West Virginia \Visconsin .: Wyoming

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15,861

Members 4,0'36 17,801 41,191 38,412 29,404 46,334 6,513 2,806,239

Gain 348 789 2,~0'5

4,460 1,602 3,940 527 17'5,465

FOREIGN GRAND LODGES. Name Alberta British Columbia Canada Cuba England Ireland Manitoba New Brunswick New South Wales New Zealand Nova Scotia Panama Prince Edward Island . Quebec ~ Queensland Saskatchewan Scotland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia

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Lodges 129 100 527 118 3,808 600 91 37 318 221 79

Members 11,40'5 11,033 91,879 9,865 250,000 28,90'5 10,208 3,898 32,259 17,245 9,498

6 15 78 73 163 530 83 28 258 90

1,085 12,6路77 2,600 11,970 20'0,000 6,540 2,177 23,237 5,517

7,368

743,029

Gain 9'20 979 7;594 89

876 78 4,276 1,200 717 .

49 620 90 592

375 108 2,935 272 21,770

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. To the M. W. Grand Master, A. F. and A. M .. and Grand Lodge of Missouri:

When I had the honor of presiding over the Grand Lodge, in '82-'83, our entire membership was little more than twentythree thousand. Since that time we have gained in membership until we now have one hundred and five thousand,-an increase of nearly five hundred per cent, and the increase in material wealth is, perhaps, even greater. Probably no Grand Lodge in the United States has shown a greater increase, relatively, than ours. However, during the forty years which have elapsed since the time indicated, .several Grand Lodges have been organized, and general prosperity has prevailed among them all; and the outloo~ at present for our Great Order is doubtless more promising than at any time in the past. We now have in the United States some two and' three-quarter millions in our membership, which is almost five times as great as the entire membership of all the other Grand Lodges of the world, which we recognize; and it is significant of progress, that during the year, more than a hundred millions are being expended in the erection of Temples, lodge buildings, new Masonic homes, the enlargement of some already in existence, and, in some cases school buildings are being added to the general equipment of these homes, that the children committed to Masonic hands may not only be nurtured and reared, but also educated under Masonic influence. We are glad to note that the increase in membership for the past year has not been so great as it has been for several preceding years, which .we consider a healthful indication, proh路 ably resulting from a more careful investigation into the character of proposed candidates, and le~s disposition to popularize Freem~sonry. We trust that this condition may continue, and that none may be admitted except such as are really "worthy and well qualified"; and esp_ecially should we emphasize loyalty to our coun-try, and to the institutions for which our fathers fought and died. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS. Among the causes which have added so greatly to our membership, thereby doubtless introducing much crude material, some of which at least; can never be builded into our Great Temple, was the disposition, in many quarters, to ignore the Ancient Landmarks in several respects, and especially with regard to "physical qualifications." With a profound sympathy for any and all, maimed,

either during the Great War, or by accident in private life, we yet protest that Masonry was never intended as a harbor for the unfit, physically or mentally; and to make it such will not only have the effect of crowding our Masonic Homes, but also of changing materially the character of our Order from that originally intended. Freemasonry may bestow its benefactions upon the helpless and unfortunate without admitting such to our membership, and should never fail in this regard. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. Since our last Report, in which ~e stated that the future of this institution was probably in doubt, some changes have taken place, which seem to indicate that the Association has secured a firmer foundation, and nOw has a larger probability of success and continued existence. Several Grand Lodges have steadfastly refused to recognize it, as unnecessary and possibly fraught with evil to the Craft; and som"e which joined it at first, have cancelled their membership. We do not for a moment doubt the high motives and purposes of its originators, and we wish for them the largest possible success. Whether the results are commensurate with the labor and expense involved is a matter th'at the future must determine. However, we do not doubt that its effort to disseminate Masonic light and information have been measurably successful, and the influer..ce, even among those Grand Jurisdictions not connected with it, has been felt, and has resulted in an increase of knowledge, and an addition of dignity to our Fraternity. In this, our Thirteenth Annual Review, herewith presented, we have carefully and respectfully considered the Proceedings of every Grand Lodge which has come to our table, omitting much which we would have been glad to note, but for our limitation in space. We trust that our work, however imperfect, may meet with the Bame courteous kindness which has been uniformly accorded it in the" past. C. C. WOODS.

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ALABAMA. 1.92'2. Julian F. Spearman, G. M. George A. Beauchamp, G. S. Fred Wall. Lodges, 582.

1923. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Corresponden~ Members, 48,126.

Gain, 1,5'02. The 'Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Alabama for 1922 form a bulky volume, largely by reason of the fact that they contain a full report of the Cbmmittee on Correspondence which, under a resolution of the Grand Lodge, adopted in 1918, had placed upon the Committee the responsibility of making a "Survey" of conditions obtaining in Freemasonry throughout the world. This Report alone occupies some three hundred and sixty pages, and is a memorial to the painstaking work of our worthy Brother, Oliver Day Street. The Proceedings are prefaced by a splendid half-tone of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Julian F. Spearman, and a sketch of the various items of interest embodied in his active and zealous career. THE ONE HUNDRED AND SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of .Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Alabama commenced its One Hundred and Second Annual' Communiction in the Masonic Temple in the City of Montgomery, on the morning of Wednesday, at 'nine o'clock, on the Sixth day of December, A. p. 1922, A. L. 5!l22. The M. 'V. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by' the M. W. Grand Master. Prayer by the R. W. and Reverend Grand Chaplain. The Grand Secretary announced that he had been advised that the Deputy Grand Master, n. W. Brother Duncan C. Carmichael, was detained at home on account of the serious illness of his wife. Notice was also received from the Grand Chaplain. Brother William C. Bledsoe, that he would not be able to attend on account of being ill. Notice was also received from the Grand Tiler, Br'other Charles J. Walker, that he would be unable to attend this annual communication on account of the illness of his wife. The Grand Secretary Was requested to write letters of sympathy to these brethren.

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INTRODUCTION OF DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. It being announced that Most Worshipful Brother Paul H. Murphy, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi and Most \\Torshipful Brother Edward L. Faucette, Gran(l Secretary and Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mississippi were in waiting, the Grand Master appointed a committee consisting of Past Grand Masters Ben. M. Jacobs. and Percy B. Dixon and Worshipful Brother Heseriah G. Earnest, who retired and escorted the distinguished visitors into the Grand Lodge where they were introduced to the brethren and welcomed to the Grand Lodge by .the Gl'and Master.

After being escorted to the East and given "the Grand Honors the distinguished visitors expres;sed their thanks for the welcome extended and their pleasure at being present.

FORMER ST. LOUISAN HONORED. In the list of the Grand Officers who assisted at the opening of the Grand Lodge we notice the name of the Rev. pro Richard Wilkinson, who acted as Grand Chaplain pro tern. Dr. Wilkinson was some twenty years ago pastor of Cabanne Methodist Church in St. Louis, and is now a distinguished rector of the Episcopal Church in Montgomery, Ala. He has long been an enthusiastic Mason, and has rendered good service to the Craft in many ways. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. This document occupies about thirty pages of the Proceedings and is an interesting address, setting forth of the salient facts connected with the year's work in Alabama. NECROLOGY. The Grand Master observes: How r'apidly our lives are drawing to a close. Let us pause and with reverence, bow our heads while we pay a just tribute of love, honor and respect to the memory of our dear brethren who have passed through the valley of death into realms of life and light eternal. The Death Angel has spared all of the Grand Lodge officers 路and the chain remains unbrol,en, but has invaded the ranks of those who have served faithfUlly al1'61 well in the past. It is in most profound SOl'row that I announce the death of "Past Grand Master George P. Harrison. which sad ev:ent occurred at his home in Opelika on July 17, 1922. Bro. Harrison was buried with Masonic Honors by the Grand Lodge of Alabama". On account of illness I was prevented from being present and

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officiating at the ceremony and appointed as my Deputy, Past Grand Master Lawrence H. Lee. 131'0, Harrison "was universally loved by those who knew him and the Gr~nd Lodg'e of Alabama has lost one of its most lovable and intellectual members. "And tho' the warriors' sun has'set, Its light shall linger round us yetBright, radiant, blest."

DECISIONS. The Grand Master rendered eleven Decisions, of local interest in the main. RECOMMENDATIONS. A number of these are made, including one regarding the posi路 tion of the "Lesser Lights" in the Lodge. One at the northeast corner of the Altar, one at the Northwest, and the third at the Southwest. THE MASONIC HOME. This invaluable Institution receives the sympathic, yet business-like attel.ltion of the Grand Master. In making a number of recommendations concerning it the Grand Master gives the following reasons for so doing: The report of the Superintendent of the Home and of the Board of Trustees will be submitted for your consideration. I am not thoroughly familiar with the detailH of these 'reports, but so' far as my knowledge extends, I am impressed with the conviction that we have reached that stage in the growth of the affairs of the Home, where its conduct should be placed on a systematic business basis, and its finances so administered that there shall be no uncertainty as to our' income meeting our needs, A wide" discretion 8h01:1ld be left to the Board to' regulate its expenditures, but as the funds are furn ished by the Masons of -the State, and the demands on the -Home are constantly increasing, it is not only propei', but the part of wisdom that this Grand Lodge, as the guardian of the reve"nue of the Home, should throw such safeguards around. and place such limitations upon its expenditures, as to guarantee that they wil] be ]<ept within its income.

CHARTERS ARRESTED. The Grand Master arrested the Charters of five lodges, and after a personal. visit to one of them, and a promise that peace and harmony, should prevail, he restored the Lodge's Charter.

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UNUSUAL. The Grand Master appointed a Deputy to open a lodge and preside over the transaction of business at a date wIien the Master and Wardens were in attendance upon the session of路 the Grand Lodge. A WISE DECISION. The Grand Master says: I have been called on re}1Catedly from different periodicals over the country to give an official expression relative to the Ku Klux Klan. I replied to all such requests that I had nei(her commendation nor condemnation for this order and thought that I would be overstepping the bounds of propriety to give an expression as Grand Master; that so far as Alabama was concerned, Masonry had no connection with this order, and that I refused to permit the Grand Lodge of Alabama to become involved.

EDUCATION. Under this head the Grand Master says: We cannot devote too much time to the cause of education and especially to our great public school system. Our public schools, controlled by the State, freed from private, clerical or ecclesiastical influences, become the great melting pot wherein the children of all nationalities gather together. Here fr~ed from ignorance, prejudice and superstition, their minds begin to awaken, unfold and broaden, and old credulities and superstitions are cast aside. Here old fallacies and notions' brought from a foreign land aH to the divine right of kings or as to ecclesiastical power are abandoned. Here a new view of liberty and freedom is imparted and a new-an American-citizenship is created. Education is the watchword of Masonry, and every Mason should interest himself in all things that go to promote education. He ~ust oppose all influences, be they ecclesiastical or otherwise (especially by his ballot) that antagonize or oppose our great public school system.. Then let us all labor until every hamlet and village may have its school house; until every child may have within his reach at least a common school education; until every child, regardless of race, creed or condition, be required to attend our public schools until they shall have passed the grammar grades. I recommend that the Grand Lodge and the subordinate lodges exert every influence possible to secure the passage of this important measure, the Towner-Sterling bill, now pending.

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Appendi.-r. EASTERN STAR.

The Grand Master speaks thus: It was my privilege to visit the General Grand Chapter of the

Order of the Eastern Star held at Washington, D. C., November 12-19. While the Order of the Eastern Star is .no part of our honorable institution, yet it is related to it by the dearest ties, and the service this great Order is rendering to humanity should receive the commendation of all good Masons. The seventeenth triennial session of the General Grand Chapter was interesting from beginning to end, and I left the convention hall feeling well repaid for my visit. It was also my pleasure to attend the session of the Grand .Chaptel' of Alabama, November 21-22. This Order is making won.derful strides in Alabama, and I desire to express my appreciation, to this noble band of women for the good work they are doing, especially for the Masonic Home. They are contributing with all the!r might to the Home and the supply of the necessaries o~ life that they are sending to the Home is as consta;nt as its needs. It was my pleasure on November 22 to accept on behalf of the Grand Lodge a $35,000.00 building donated to the Home by the Order of the Eastern Star, and I recommend that the Grand Lodge in some measure express our deep appreciation for their liberality and loving kindness.

TRAVELING BIBLE.

Spealdng of this the Grand

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says:

In 1909, Equity Lodge No. 878, A. F. & A. M., of Chicago, began cirCUlating a Traveling Bible. This Bible passes from one Lodge to another, is received in open lodge and a canctldate is obligated upon it in the Third Degree. This Bible was alloted to only two lodges in Alabama, and I was requested to designate the lodges. I selected Montgomery Lodge No. 11 and Farrar Lodge No.8. This Bible was received by Montgomery Lodge No. 11 on Novembel' 27; at which time a candidate was raised, the Grand Master officiating. Quite a large number of Masons were present at' this ceremony, and I 'feel under many obligations to the officers and members of Montgomery "Lodge for favors shown me while their guest. It so happened that the time allotted to Alabama for the Traveling Bible extended over the period of Âˇthe Grand Lodge and will be receivedby the Grand Lodge fof' your inspection before being sent to Farrar Lodge. After this Traveling Bible has been received by every jurisdiction in the United States it will rest in the George Washington Memorial building which is now being erected at Alexandria, . Va., where it will be seen by Masons from all parts of the world, and will possibly be the most widely known Bible in the world.

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Brother Oliver Day Street submitted special reports recomÂˇ mending the recognition of the following Grand Lodges, which were adopted: 1. The Grand Orient 'of Brazil, at Rio de Jan iero. 2. The Grand Lodge of Peru, at Lima. 3. The Grand. Lodge of Ecuador, at Guayaquil. 4. The Grand Lodge of Honduras, at--Tegucigalpa. 5. The Grand Lodge of Czecho-Slovakia, at Prague. 6. The Supreme Council at Luxembourg. 7. Also a resolution expressing sympathy for the Masons o.f Hungary.

Brother Street also submitted his resignation as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence, circumstances precluding his ,further service on that committee at. the present time. The Grand Lodge regretfully accepted the resignation, and the Masonic '''orld loses a valuable asset in the work of the Round Table.

ALBERTA. 1922. J. Watson Yonge, G. M.

S. Y. Taylor, G. S. S. Y. Taylor. Lodges, 129.

1923. Frederick S. Selwood, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 11,405. Gain, 920.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Alberta contain an excellent frontispiece setting forth a splendid "likeness" of M. W. Brother J. Watson Yonge, the retiring Grand Master. Adorned in the full regalia of his exalted office. so characteristic of our brethren in those jurisdictions which are offshoots of the Mother 'Grand Lodge of England, Brother Yonge's picture indicates a man of high character and standing:.... SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Seventeenth Annual Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Alberta, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, was opened in the G. W. V. A. Hall, in the city of Edmonton. Province of Alberta, on Wednesday, June 14, 1922', at 10 o'clock A. M., by the Grand Master assisted by his Officers.

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ANNUAL ADDRESS. This is a concise document, occupying eight pages of the Proceedings, and setting forth the work of the Grand JuriSdiction in very sllccinct form. Reviewing the year's progress the Grand Master says: For 1921 we show a net numerical growth of 920, our membership increasing from 10,485 to 11,405. This growth is not too large to be healthy and well assimilated, if the members of our Lodges will honestly perform their duty to our new Brethren, educating them in the ideals and aspirations of our Order. Without this, we had better never received them.

Speaking of financial matters the Grand Master observes: Financially our Grand Lodge is in splendid condition. The Grand Treasurer's reports show s~bstantial balances in each of the different accounts. It is particularly gratifying to realize that for the present at least, the capital account of our Benevolent Fund, together with the Relief l<'und is lHoviding sufficient to m~et the . demands upon it. Established as they now are on a business basis, we have' reason to hope that they will- take care of our requirements for some years to come.

Again, the Grand Master says: Not only have we made progress numerically and financially. but we are quite convinced that the Craft throughout the Province ha.s grown in a moral capacity, in the broader conception of what Masonic Service should be and in the desire to live up to the teachings and meet the requirements of true Masonry. We found this spirit prevailing evcl路ywhere. The :response to olir appeal to Lodges from Calgary north. for assistance for the southern portion of the Province with clothing is just one indication of the growth of this spirit of service. In addition to cash donations we were able to turn over to the Red Cross Society a large number of bales of new and second-hand clothing. We arranged with the Red Cross Society that wherever practicable, we had representatives on their Distribution Boards. At several points in the Province our' Lodges have raised from their members. funds for the equipment of public hospitals and individually the Masons of Alberta have been the leaders in all matters of public welfare.

Another timely utterance of the Grand Master is the following: We are pleased to note that our Lodg'es are discriminating in the admission of candidates and that they realize their obligation to their newly made Brother and to their Fellowman. During 1921, out of 1,239 petitions for initiation received by our V'arious Lodges, two hundred and eighteen were rejected. Our net suspensions for

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N. P. D. were one hundred and sixty-three. Our strength lies not in the conferring of Degrees, but in instilling into our members a desire and a resolve to live up to the teachings of the Fraternity, as applied to the Creator of the Universe, to manl<ind and to ourselves. There is evidence of a desire, not only to keep the undesirables out, but to rectify as far as possible the mistakes of past years by purging our rolls of those who are not now living consistent masonic lives. Several Lodges conducted their own trials; five asked for Commissions appointed by the Grand Master. In the coming year we hope every Lodge in the Jurisdiction will do its plain duty by its members who are not living as they ought.-first admonish and exhort, next warn of the consequence of their persistence in evil ways; then if they do not desist or reform, lay a charge and if found guilty, apply the necesl5ary penalty.

VISITATIONS. There are one hundred and twenty-nine lodges in the Grand .Jurisdiction of Alberta, scattered over a tremendous area, and many of them very difficult to reach. The following paragraph will doubtless be read with interest: We had the keen personal pleasure of visiting forty-one Lodges in the Jurisdiction during the year. 'We regret extremely that the number is not greater and would indeed have been pleased had it been possible to include them all. One hundred and twenty-nine Lodges, spread over such a vast area as our Province makes that impossible; as it was, we travelled 8,164 miles in the performance of that pleasant duty. Two portions of the journey in the far north, from Peace River to High Prairie, 80 miles; and from Grand Prairie to Spirit River, 55 miles, were made by gasoline speeder, supplied by the courtesy of the officials of the E. D. & B. C. Railway, saving us almost a week in making the trip. These visits more than compensated us for all the trials attendant upon the office of Grand Master. We were able to re.new and cement many valued friendships and made, we hope, a' host of new ones. Each visit stands out distinctly by itself. Every Lodge has its own individuality, but upon each occasion we were shown the most delightful hospitality; the greatest courtesy was extended us and every' honor that goes with the high position accorded us. No other experience in life can bring such pleasul'e; nothing can ever efface the memories of this year spent amongst you.

Seven Dispensations for the formation of new lodges were granted, and eight lodges were constituted under Charter by the Grand Master.

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GRAND LODGE LIBRARY. The Grand Master shows ,his interest in this worthy adjunct in the following paragraph: We are pleased to report that our fou,rteen Circulating Libraries have been constantly out during the year. Much has been adde~ to Masonic education in the Province through this medium. There has always been a waiting list for these Libraries, which demonstrates the anxiety of the Craft to improve in knowledge. We have also a Special Grand Lodg"e Reference Library. This is composed of rare Masonic works and boo liS of reference, some of which were published over a hundred years ago and are today extremely valuable. 'Ve are much gratified that ,ve were able to add some eighty choice volumes to this collection 'during" the past year. Let us express the hope that as time goes on we shall be able to build up a Library that will be excelled by none.

DISPENSATIONS REFUSED. Under this head the Grand Master reports as follows: We refused all applications for Dispensation to re-ballot on a petition for initiation; this is neither masonic noi' good business. In such cases we insisted on strict compliance with the regulations Icdd down by the Constitution.

RECOMMENDATIONS. Among these is the following, which we cordially endorse: 'Ve wish also to direct the attention of all Master Masons to th" fact that the printed Proceedings of Grand Lodge contain,not only the minutes of our communications and reports of the various phases of the year's work, but a review of all the correspondence of Sister Grand Lodges. This pOl'tion of the book is invaluable as a means of extending our Masonic linowledge. In concise form you have reports of the rulings, opinions and usag'es of other Jurisdictions, which will greatly aid you in assimilating路 the ideals of Freemasol1l路Y. It contains, too, a record of important events which will prove of great interest. We strongly recommend that at least portions .of this correspondence be read in open Lodge in order that all our brethren may become better informed.

In concluding his Address the Grand Master utters the following weighty words: 'Vhat of the morrow? You and I are responsible not only for the present but for 'the future. We know that conditions in the world will remain unsettled until such time as men will faithfully perform their duties, bearing always in mind the fact, that -Truth, Virtue and Self-restraint should be recognizable in every action. Let

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us as Masons set the example, In our intercourse with our Brethren and in all our transactions with mankind may we display the great virtues which for centuri'es have been, not only the streng'th and support, but the' adornment of Masonry. To us is intrusted the erection of a porti.on of the Superstructure, which must possess not only beauty, but sufficient strength to support the many, many courses which must follow. For that purpose we are gathered today -,-to strengthen our present structure and lay plans for another course. Let us bring to that worl{ the Rerious consideration and personal devotion the occasion demands. May the results of our deliberations bring not only credit to ourselves but honor to the Great Architect.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE, The report of P. G. Master S. Y. Taylor reviews the Proceedings of thirty-eight Grand Lodges, and is interesting reading. Missouri for some reason' does not appear. Perhaps our Proceedings failed to reach the Reviewer's Table.

'ARIZONA. 1923. 1922. Louis Gwaltney Moyers, G. M. Frank G. Brown, G. M. George Roskruge, G, S. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Harry A. Drachman. Lodges, 31. Members, 4,889. Gain, 529.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Arizona for 1922 are contained in a neat little volume, prefaced by a splendid portrait of the Grand Master, M,' W. Brother Frank Goldwin Brown, and replete with many matters of int,erest. FORTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The fortieth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona convened in the City of Tucson, on the 14th day of February, 1922, at 10 o'clock A. M. There heing a sufficient representation the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain, and music rendered by the choir.

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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The opening paragraph will give our readers an indication of what follows in this worthy document. The Grand Master says: Another yeal" has passed and by the mercy of Divine Providence we are permitted to again assemble in annual communication. to revie'w the w(Hk of the past year and lay plans for the future. The Constitution of our Grand Lodge makes it the duty of the Grand Master "to present at each annual communication, a written message, therein setting forth all his official acts during the yeal', exhibiting the generai condition of Masonry within the jurisdiction, and recommending such legislation as he may deem necessary or expedient for the welfare of the order." This I shall endeavor to do in as brief a manner as possible, yet complete enough. I hope, to be of some value to the. Grand Lodge. My recommendations are few, because I am convinced, aft.er covering practically the whole State on my journeyings during' the year, that we need educati()n in connf.Ction with our existing laws far more than we need additional leg'islation. If some means could be devised to arouse sufficient interest among the Brethren, particularly the officers of our Lodges, in our Constitution that they might become familiar with our present laws and regulations, there would be little路 need of decisions, new regulations or new legislation.

After a reference in suitable terms to the FRATERNAL DEAD, the Grand Master says that, notwithstanding the depression in business circles throughout the State, Masonry has continued to flourish and prosper. He indicates that nothing has occurred to disturb the cordial relationship existing between the several sister Grand .Jurisdictions, and that peace and harmony continues to prevail. VISIT ATIONS.

Under this head the Grand Master observes: During the years I have been advancing through the several stations and places in the Grand Lodge, I firmly made up my mind that Should I ever become ,Grand Master, I would make every effort to visit all of the Lodges within our jurisdiction. Just how large a "resolve" this was, I did not realize until I started making my official visits. While we cannot boast of a large number of Lodges, I can say, without fear of contradiction, that we are a State of magnificent distances, and I believe every train connection I made was between two o'clock and six o'clock in the morning! However,

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the privilege and pleasure of meeting with the brethren in their several Lodges offset the hardshil)S of travel and I have nothing but the most pleasant recollections of my journeyings. I visited all of the Lodges, with the exception of two, although in three.places I deemed it expedient to hold joint meetings of two Lodges.

The George Washington Memorial and the Masonic Service Association receive kindly reference by the Grand Master, and he regrets that the distance between the Grand Jurisdiction of Arizona and the places set for the Annual Meetings of thes'e two bodies alone prevent a delegate attending. STUDY CLUBS. The Grand Master says: Considerable progress has been made the latter part of the year in carrying out the recommendations of the Correspondence Committee, adopted at our last communication, but I have found that it ~akes time to accomplish the adoption of a new idea. Early in the yea.r the Grand Secretary notified each Lodge of the action of the Grand Lodge, but the Lodges as a whole were a little slow in taking action. The first of September, I addressed a letter to the Master of each of the Lodges, asking for a report as to what had been accomplished in this -connection. A few Masters made very satisfactory reports, stating that their Study Clubs had been in opera"tion for several months and giving an outline of t.heir activities. Some were just making a start, others replied with promises, and a few did not reply at all. On my official visits to the Lodges, I spoke upon the subject of Study Clubs. at nearly every meeting, in addition to taking it up with the Masters and officers of the Lodges individually. I found in several cases an absolute misunderstandi~lg of what was expected of a Study ClUb, in fact I think some ~""ere frightened by the name. I am very glad that I was charged with路 seeing that this resolution was carried into effect, as I believe that it is one of the most important activities undertaken by our Grand Lodge in recent years. I have long felt that the younger Masons, generally speaking, had too limited a knowledge of Masonry, what it is and what it teaches. and how to apply these principles to the everyday life, and accordingly made every effort to stimulate interest in the Study Cl'ub activities. I feel that a good start has been made but shall not give you a detailed report as that will be had from the Masters and Representatives at this meeting. I cannot refrain, however, from quoting from a letter recently received from one of the smaller Lodges that had been a little slow in taking up the stUdy idea. This letter states, in part: "These meetings have been beyond our expectations and the result is evident in the serious undertone of thought that they have produced."

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COLLATED DECISIONS. Thanks were given to a Committee which had collated the approved Decisions of the Grand Lodge. DECISIONS. Concerning these the Grand Master observes: . Practically all of the requests received during the year for "decisions" were in effect only requests for advice on points already covered by our laws and how to proceed thereunder. Practically all of such requests I was able to answer by referring the inquirer to some section of our Constitution or Collated Decisions that had been overlooked. Much time could be saved for the Grand Master if the brethren would familiarize themselves with our Constitution. However, I did not discourage these inquiries and endeavored to g:ive the information desired. and inasmuch as these questions and answers were only re-statements of existing laws and would be of no general interest, I shall not include them in this report.

TUBERCULAR HOME. An offer of an elegant Property for a Tubercular Home was made to the Grand Lodge. and it is expected that the offer will be -accepted eventually, some legal matters having first to be disposed of. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. There is no report on Correspondence, beyond a special itet:Jl relating to recognition of Mexican Freemasonry.. This was deferred, awaiting further developments.

ARKANSAS. 1922. Leonidas Kirby, G. M. Fay Hempstead, G. S. A. M~ Forby. Lodges, 562.

1923. John Q. Wolf, G. M. Re-elected. Cham. Com. on Correspondence. Members, 32,478. Gain, 869.

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fifty pages, prefaced by a speaking likeness of the incoming Grand Master, M. W. Brother John Q. Wolf. The record of the Annual Communication is preceded by that, of an EMERGENT COMMUNICATION held in the City of Little Rock, Ark., on May 11, 1922, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Albert Pike Memorial Temple. The ceremonies were brilliant in the extreme, all the Masonic Bodies participating, and the unique feature connected with it, perhaps, was the legion of articles that were deposited in the corner-stone by a very large number of contributors. The addresses of the occasion were delivered by Brother Alva Adams, Sovereign Gl'and Inspector General of the Scottish Rite in Colorado, and Fay Hempstead, Poet Laureate of Freemasonry, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, who contributed the accom路 panying poem for the occasion: EX ORIENTE LUX. By Fay Hempstead, 33掳 After the grief of that SUT'lmer night There comes for us a cheering light. After the ashes of dust and dismay There shines the brighter light of .Day. As here beneath yon bended sky, W路e build this Home of Fraternity. Out of the days when Disaster came, With its seething heat and Its lurid flame, And turned-as it were by a single stroke, The wealth of the Past into ashes and smol,e, There rises again a nobler fane. And the strength of Resolve is bonn again. And who, as we gather here today, Shall peer through the future space and say What glorious deeds of high renown, This stately house shall gaze upon? Or who shall tell, from a furtive glance What wonder-work of grand Advance, In the horoscope of this house appears, As forth it goes through the coming years? Rise high, 0 roof and window wide, Thatstretchest far on every side

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To grasp within thine ample. dome, The groups that here shall find a home; Rise high, 0 pillars, richly wrought, Each one the type of noble Thought. That bulk with sturdy strength to stand The touch of Time's effacing hand. And thou, 0 stone, be thou the while The corner of this noble pile, Whose mission be, till Time shall c/?-ase, To teach th e g-en tl er arts of Peace; And door and column; dome and wing, Shall each in turn a tribute bring To that high LIGHT OF TRUTH, increascd By the Light that shineth from the East. Shine ever on, 0 gleaming Light. Thy course be as as meteor bright. While stand.s the rounded WOl'ld, 0 then Thy Light be the guiding light of men!

EIGHTY路FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. , The M. W. Grand Lodge of F. & A._Masons of the State or Arkansas met at its Eighty-first Communication, in the Lecture Hall of the Second Baptist Church, Eighth and Scott Streets, in the city of Little Roc1<, on Tuesday, the 21st day of November, A. D. 1922, the samc being the third Tuesday in November, 'at the hour of 10 o'clock of said day, and was opened with ample form.

There allPea\:ing a 搂iufficicnt number of Representatives ~f Lodg'cs present the Grand Lodge was opened in ample form, with prayer' by the Rev. Brother Fl'ancis N. Brewer, Grand Chaplain. ROLL OF DECEASED PAST GRAND MASTERS. The list of deceased Past Grand Masters was read and the funenal honors were given in their memory,

ADDRESS OF GRAND MASTER.

Covering abowt twenty pages, ,this Address is replete with many items of interest, many of which we should like to reproduce did our space permit. We excerpt the following, however: In the beginning of our government, beside religion and their families there were no outstanding things to which the interests and affections of the people were devoted. With religion, Masl?nry did not interfere. Under these circumstances it was not difficult for a Mason to be strongly attached to and owe allegiance to his Government. Today conditions are different. The wants of the community are more diverse; the struggle for existence is more exacting' and difficult, it requires greater educational quali-

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fications to compet.e for the comforts and luxuries of life. Some one with fant.astic, if not absurd plans, offers all those good things of life to the people, without lawaI' organized government. Others while giving their allegiance to some organization formed to better their condition, become too much impressed by the promises of their organization for good, to keep in sight theil' Government. 'Vhich has made it I)Ossible for them to enjoy so much more of the comforts and joys of life than any other people? Others are imbued with an idea that they are the special custodians of all that is good, and over and above the law undertake its execution. These are things that like an ignis fatuus but leads astl"<lY. I lived on' the border during the Civil 'Val', when men's minds were diveded from the t.houghts of government, when men robbed, burned, tortured, murdered, and neither North nor South had respect for any living mortal, save to the credit. of hath sides a virtuous woman need not fear. The war ended and just as soon as a semblance of law was instituted that soon people began to have protection. The law in the long run is our only protection against the misguided and vicious. As stated above, our social system is becoming more and more complex-our luxuries of~today become the necessities of tomorrow, our wants are multiplied. The beasts and fowls have leaders, even so it is with men. The more complex our social and political systems, the more leaders we need. Leaders to be properly qualified must be educated. Those who follow, to folloW well must be educated. In times past the masses and governments failed to educate, the church failed, for it failed to furnish but a few educa,ted people, and they were imbued with ideas of superiority and exercised their privileg'es and powers over the masses, 'Ve must then turn to a universal education. This we have in our public sehool system, which so aptly illustratetl the Masonic principle of equality. Do not under'stand we decry religion or' private schools, for early in the history of Arkansas Masonry to aid education, we founded and fostered St. John's College. But, as Masons we should be at our best in trying to give to every child, the poor as welI as the rich, a chance for an edu~ation. That this public education has been successful we know, for our children are as moral, as well educated and as success fIJI as the children of any other nation. And while thoroughly investigating any and all l)lans for the betterment of our schools, we should use prop<:1' prudence in adopting any suggestions for improvement.

CONTRACT WITH SCOTTISH RITJ<:j MASONS. The Grand Master on December 12, 1921, signpd contr'act between Scottish Rite Freemasons of Valley of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Grand Lodge of F. and A. Masons of Arkansas wherein the

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Grand Lodge loaned Seventy-five Thousand Dollars at Six per cent interest to the Scottish Rite, the interest to pay rent for building to be erected by the Scottish Rite [or' the use and benefit of the said Grand Lodge. The said contract to be in force for Fifty Years unless Hooner, cancelled in the manner stated in the full contract,

VISITATIONS. Among these we find the following: March 24, l!l22. Visited an Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri at Springfield, Missouri, at the laying of the corner-stone of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque. Bert S. Lee, Deputy Gr~nd Mastel' (now Grand Master) acting Grand Master. I was received with the private Grand Honors and' shown every courtesy. In this connection Arkansas Grand 'Masters very much need a Monitor in laying a corner-stone. Brother' Lee gets the idea, uses his own language and excels the wording of the Monitor.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIArrION. Arkansas joined the Association at this session of the Grand Lodge, with Brothers George Thornburgh (since deceased), G. A. Warren, and Milten Win ham as a Committee to carry out its program. ORATION. The oration of' R. W. Brother Edward F. McDonald, an el0 quent one, was delivered on Tuesday night, the Grand Lodge being at Refreshment, and members of the Order of the Eastern Star were present in the audience. RECOGNITION. OF, FOREIGN GRAND LODGES. The following were granted fraternal recognition: Sovereign Grand Lodge: Symbolic Degrees, State of Honduras; Grand Lodge, Republic of Argentina; Grand Logia "Cuscatlan" Del Estado, De El Salvador, and Grand Logia De la Republica de Columbia. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report of the Committeo on Foreign Correspondence is a ,brief affair of some two and a half pages, and is a sort of summary of conditions Masonic as they appear to loom up before the eyes of the Committee. There is no review of separate Jurisdictions as is customary with the larger n1,lmber of Grand Lodges.

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BRITISH COLUMBIA 1923. 1922. Andrew McC. Creery, G. M. Wallace S. Terry, G. M. Re-elected. Wm. A. DeWolf-Smith, G. S. Wm. A. DeWolf-Smith Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 100. Membership, 11,033. Gain, 979. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia come to us in a neat and well arranged volume, which however, lacks an index, making it more difficult of review. Two excellent pictures add to the interest of the volume-one of the passing Grand Master, which indicates a strong character, well worthy of the high position which he has attained. The other is one of the Hall at Bakersville, it being the oldest Masonic bUilding in the Province, built to replace the one destroyed by fire in 1868. The name, is unique, "Hall of the 'Silent Tyler' Three Emergent Communications are recorded, all for the purpose of constituting lodges, and installing officers. It.

OPENING. The Fifty-first Annual Communication was held in the City of Prince Rupert, beginning labor, Thursday, June 22, 1922, at ten o'clock, A. M. Nothing unusual marked the opening ceremonies. There was an address of welcome by R. W. Bro. Cyril H. Orme, which was responded to in fine form by R. W. A. McC. Creery, Deputy Grand Master. . A beautiful ivory gavel was formally presented to the Grand Master by M. W. Brother H. H. Watson, it having been purchased by order of the Grand Lodge. ANNUAL ADDRESS. The address of the Grand Master is quite brief, occupying only eleven pages, and dealing largely with matters of only local interest. He' welcomes the Brethren in pleasant terms, and expresse~ the hope that new and younger members will find pleasure and profit in their attendance upon the Grand Lodge. He recites a long list of the distinguished dead in that and other Jurisdictions, including the names of four pioneer members

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of ~he Grand Lodge at its formation 51 years ago, who were present at the 50th Anniversar路y last year.. The Grand Master stated that the relations of the Grand Lodge to all Grand Lodges with which it is in Fraternal Correspondence, are altogether pleasant. DECISIONS. The Grand Master recites nine decisions given during the year, nearly all of which refer to physical qualifications, and seem to be in accordance with the Ancient Landmarks, and the usages of modern Masonry. NEW LODGES. The Grand Master reports having granted Dispensations for two new lodges, and as six lodges. are reported U. D., we note in the Grand Secretary's report that four were continued from the preceding year. VISITATIONS. The Grand Master states that his predecessor having confined his visits to lodges in the interior, he had, for the most part, visited the lodges in cities and coast towns. He also states that, on several occasions, he had invited the presence of a number of lodges near by, that he might meet as many brethren as possible, since he could not find the time to visit each individual lodge. He records very pleasant fraternal relations between British Columbia and the Grand Jurisdiction of Washington, giving the details marking each occasion. He also attended a me~ting of all the lodges of District No.1, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Lodge, especially of receiving and recognizing those who had served their king and country in the great overseas .conflict, one hundred. and seven of these being present. These being gathered about the altar, each one giving his name, the lodge of which he was a member, and the batallion in which he served. CHARITY. The Grand Master alludes to the insufficiency of the Charity Fund, and insists that a new and greater interest should be awaltened throughout the Jurisdiction,on this subject, and that plans should be adopted to raise larger funds, that the aged and indigent might receive assistance as needed.

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"THE THREE RITUALS". The Grand Master alludes to the fact that three rituals are being ~sed in that Grand Jurisdiction-to-wit: The "Emulation Work", as practiced by Victoria-Columbia, No. 1,-the "American or Scotch Rite" as practiced by Ashlar, No. 3,-and the "Canadian Work" as practiced by Cascade, No. 12. So far as we now reme~颅 bel' this is the only Grand Jurisdiction recognizing different rituals, and it seems to us' that the plan must involve. more or less of irregularity. However, we do not criticise in any sense. The Grand Master closes as follows: "To follow truth as blind men long for light, To do my best from dawn of day till night, And smile when evening falls, this is my task."

The financial condition of the Grand Lodge seems to be altogether satisfactory. The Grand Historian presents the early history of three lodges, and expresses regret that in a number of eases he can obtain no information whatever. Commenting on this he quotes from Longfellow as follows: "La! hawaII things fade and perish; From the memory of the old men, Fade away the great traditions. Great men die and are fOI'gotten; 'Vise men speak, their words of wisdom, Perish in the ears that hear them."

and goes on to say: If Freemasonry is of any, even of the least, use in the cause of humanity and civilization, then surely the founding by the pioneers of this army of another outpost deserves at least that the date and circumstances shall be recorded in our Masonic history.

FOREIGN RELATIONS. A request路 from the United Grand Lodge of Queensland was granted, and the Grand Master requested to appoint a Representative. FOREIGN CORRJ:4JSPONDENCE. Our good brother, DeWolf-Smith presents an excellent report on the Proceedings of 63 Grand Lodges, occupying 171. pages in so doing. He compliments Missouri with a somewhat extended review, and is fairly kind, but mildly critical in two or three in-

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stances. With reference to our Centennial anniversary he speaks as follows: A meeting which by some peculiar chronological computation is called the "one hundred and fir:;t annual and centennial" communication, was held in the city of St. Louis, on the 20th of September, 1921.

Referring to The Ivanhoe Country Club Easter Service, he states that "An Easter Service is a rather unusual feature of Country Club activities, but every place has its own customs." (As this the first case recorded in our history, we object that it can hardly be called a custom). ' He commends the action of the Grand Master in receiving the resignation of the Grand Secretary, John R. Parsons and appointing him "Secretary Emeritus" with a salary of $150.00 per ,month, b~t, he continues,-"but again the proceedings are rather unusual." For our defense we desire to say that the report on British Colombia did not "escape our notice", or at least it did so from the fact that to our regret, we did not receive a copy of the Proceedings.

CALIFORNIA. 1922. Samuel E. Burke, G. M. John Whicher, G.路S. Jesse M. Whited. Lodges, 445.

1923. Wm. A. Sherman, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 93,179. Gain, 7,998. ~

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of California for 1922 come in the usually attractive volume which characterizes the good taste of the Grand Secretary's office in that Grand Jurisdiction, and are adorned with a splendid picture of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Samuel Edgerton Burke. The "Foreword" tells us that Brother Burke hails from Canada, aItho~gh coming to the United States in early youth. The "Edgerton" in his name is reminiscent of Canada's "Pathfinder" in the realm of Educationthe late Dr. Edgerton Ryerson" and when, in conclusion to the "Foreword" w,e - ar.e told that the Grand Master is an orator of no mean ability, and that his voice has never been raised except in the cause of right and justice and mercy, we are inclined to believe him to be of the "honored household of th.e Edgertons."

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SEVENTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free ai1d Accepted Masons of the jurisdiction of California commenced its Seventy-third Annual Communication in Masonic Temple in the City of San Francisco, on Tuesday, October 10, A. L. 5922, at 10 o'clock A. M .. For half an hour prior to opening, the Grand Organist, and Brother Walter J. Roesner (cornet) of Jewel Lodge No. 374, regaled the brethren with delightful music.

ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER.

The Grand Master's Address only takes up about ten pages of the Proceedings,but it is a worthy document, well arranged, and pleasant to read. It abounds in lofty sentiment, and is another reminder of what can be accomplished by a skilled workman. In speaking of the happy days that the' year of office ha vo furnished, the Grand Master goes on to say: However, .with all its smiling sunny days, the year has had its times of passing cloud. I do not need to emphasize the shadow cast upon us all by the death of our beloved Past Grand Master. Alonzo Judson Monroe, one of the finest and noblest men and Masons that ever trod this old earth of ours. Also our well-loved Samuel David Mayer, veteran Grand Organist of this Grand Lodge, whose golden voice has for so many, many years echoed in this very room and whose inspired hand wakened lOVing melodies from yonder organ for over fifty years, is with. us no more. Another grievous loss to our Grand body was sustained in the passing of Harvey Davis Loveland, committeeman and Past Grand Orator. His hearty hand-clasp and genial smile will long be missed by his many friends in the Grand Lodge. Tomorrow morning at half past nine o'clock we will assemble in this room for a solemn service in memory of these our departed brethren. Just on th~ eve of my departure from my home to attend this communication (and after this report was in the hands of the printer) I received a telegram advising me of the death of our Assistant Grand Secretary, Harry .Tohnson. I cannot yet quite realize that it is true-that he is gone from us never to return; that I will never again receive his hearty greeting from the outer room of the Grand Secretary's office. I loved Harry Johnson. I think all of us did that knew him well. For almost twenty years I have been coming to the meetings of this Grand Lodge and I have always looked forward to seeing Harry in his old place. He is going to be missed. and missed, and missed again in the haunts and by the men who have worked with him so long. "They are passing away, these dear old friends, Like leaves on the current cast;

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With n,ever a break in the rapid flow" We watch them as路 one by one they go Into the solemn past."

CLANDESTINE MASONRY. We append the following paragraph from the Grand Master's Address, not merely to furnish to our readers the facts which it sets forth, but also to remind them that this huge fraud was brought to light in its initial stages by the Board of Relief of ..St. Louis, of which our honored brother, Right Worshipful Andrew J. O'Reilly is the indefatigable President. The Post Office Inspector, Brother Monte G. Price, who did such a fine piece of work in connection with this case, died in St. Louis in June of the present year. For some fiftecn years past there has been at work in this country a clandestine Masonic organization headed by Matthew McBlain Thomson, formerly a member of two Lodges in Scotland, but who came to this country later and affiliated with a Lodge in the State of Idaho. Some time after, he took a demit from the Idaho Lodge and for~ed an organization which he called .the America.n Mason ic Federation. He had paid agents scattered over the country who organized Lodges and conferred alleged degrees. The charge for the Craft degrees ranged from $35 to $50 and for the Scottish Hite degrees from $135 to $200. For specified sums he added the Commandery and Shrine degrees. Several times these organizers of ::\1:1'. Thomson were arrested on charges of embezzle-' ment and obtaining money under false pretenses, and there was an occasional conviction.- In 1915 one of the organizers named Ransom was arrested in St. Louis, Missouri, and the Postoffice Inspector in that city evidently concluded that it was high time the United States government tool{ the case in hand on the basis of using the mails for .fraudulent purposes. He ordered an investigation of the matter, and after an exhaustive inquiry into the workings of this federation which eventually led into Scotland and France as well as all over this country, the case was brought to trial in the United States District Court in Salt Lake City in the spring of this presen t year. Neither Judge nor any member of the jury _were Masons, but a verdict of -guilty w~s brought in, and the Judge sentenced the defendants, of whom ther'e w'ere three, to serve a term of two years in the pen{tentiary and pay a fine of $5000 each. One of the trio is now in prison, while Thomson and one 路confederate have appealed for a new trial. Let us hope that this rings down. the curtain on the activities of Clandestine Masonry in these United States.

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afraid of the future of our great Craft. While much that he says is good, yet it is .our opinion that Freemasonry will always be more liable to suffer from "within" than from "without." Neverthel~ss, there is no doubt that many seek our Lodges who have other institutions in mind, perhaps, more than that which alone can give them the entree to the desired haven. I cannot help but view with much apprehension the introduction, growth and expansion of the many orders that profess the furtherance of Freemasonry as their prime objective, and who are often called "Masonic organizations" by both ])ublic and press, but whose only kinship in realty lies in the !Hcl'equisition to membership of the Master Mason degree.. I have made a careful sUl'vey of their worldngs this year with relation to Ancient Craft Masonry, and I believe I am justified in saying that whatever district I have visited this year and found none of these so-called "side orders" in operation, there I have found Masonry on a highel', more ol'de"ly, and more dignified plane.

MASONIC HOMES. The $20.0'0 per capita on new initiates and affiliates produced $138,310.00 during the year, and although, a proposal to release the "affiliates" from this tax was presented it did not路 receive .the approval either of the Committee or the Grand Lodge. The policy of "Let good enough alone" is frequently a wise one. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Grand Lodge voted to become a member of this Association. NEW LODGES. Twenty-seven new lodges were formed during the year. ANNUAL ORATION.' Brother Will H. Fischer, Grand Orator, held Grand Lodge for an hour with one of the most eloquent, instr'ilctive and timely orations ever delivered before this body, at the conclusion of which the entire membership present arose to its feet with well-deserved and long-continued applause. And on motion the Grand Secretary was directed to cause the Oration to be printed in sufficient number to supply each member in the jurisdiction with a copy.

The concluding paragraph we herewith append, greatly wishing that we could have afforded the, space for larger quotations from this valuable and timely deliverance.

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We speak of the mysteries of Masonry. The only mystery I have ever encountered in Masonry is the fact that so many Masons fail to understand its simplicity. Let us drink deep, my brethren, at the fountains which spring beside our altars. Let路 us realize that the teachings of Masonry, so simple, yet so sufficient, are genuine expressions of the only thoughts, the only principles, that will preserve our race and our civilization and continue us a great and glorious nation. Finally, I commend to you the ,SPirit of a poem: Let me bU~ live my life from day to day With forward face and unreluctant soul, Not hastening toward or turning from the goal, Not mourning for the things that disappear In the dead past, or holding back in fear From What the future veils; but with a whole And happy heart that pays its toll To youth and age and journeys on with cheer. So, let the path wind up the hill or down, O'er rough or smooth: the journey will be joy, Still seeking what I sought when a boyNew friendships, high endeavor and a crown. And thus my heart will keep with courage to the quest, Knowing the road's last turn will be the best.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. 路The Report on Foreign Correspondence was presented by our worthy Brother, John Franklin West, and is a valuable contribution. He utters some weighty sentences in his Introduction, to which we say "Amen!" Missouri is mentioned in something more than a page, and Grand Master Wm. F. Johnson is "endorsed" for his utterance on "A Certain Secret Organization."

CANADA. 1923. 192'2. Re-elected. Wm. N. Ponton, G. M. 路Wm. M. Logan, G. S. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Edward B. Brown. Members, 91,879. Lodges, 527. 'Gain, 7,594. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of O~tario for 1922 are ihtroduced by a fine half-tone cut of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Wm. N. Ponton, who is attired

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in the handsome regalia appropriate' to his exalted position. The picture indicates a man calculated to fill his station with honor to 路the fraternity, and the "Proceedings" reveal and confirm the truth conveyed' through the picture. . SIXTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Sixty-seventh Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario, was held in the cities of Fort William and Port Arthur, Ontario, commencing Wednesday, July 19, 1922. Addresses of Welcome w.ere delivered by the Mayors of the two cities to which the Most Worshipful Grand Master made suitable response. The Grand Lodge was then opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. M. W. Brother S. Y. Taylor, P. G. M., and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Alberta; M. W. Brother Walter L. Stockwell, P. G. M., and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of North Dakota; M. W. Brother Rev. A. B. Baird, D. D., Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba; M. W. Brother James A. Ovas, p,. G. M., and Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, and M. W. Brother Herman Held, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota, were each severally introduced and welcomed with Grand Honors, M. W. Brother Ba:ird responding in suitable terms. ADDRES'S OF THE GRAND MASTER. This is a documen~ of some thirty-five pages, and is a masterpiece. In fact it is the nnest "deliverance" which has as yet reached our table during' the present year. The Committee on Grand Master's Address, speaks of it in the following te!ms: "After a careful perusal of this most adm,irable路 address we find nothing to criticise, and have no hesitation in designating it as one of the finest utterances ever presented to Grand Lodge by any Grand Master." Through paragraph after paragraph the interest is maintained, and gem after gem shines with a brilliancy which is "catching." We wish that our space would permit the inclusion of the whole

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of the Address, but we must content ourselves with 路an excerpt on Masonic Activities. The Grand Master says: There is no doubt but that men and Masons are seeking an ,outlet for their outlook and output. To distribute-to communicate, forget not. The thousands of Masons who not as such, but as active citizens, have joined the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and other similar clubs, have not done so for the fun of the thing-they seek expression and expan~ion. The charge against Religion now most frequently heard is that (like certain Ontario laws) it is too repressive. Are we too repressive? Are there too many don'ts? Are we carrying too much lugg-age? Do we realize and exercise our collective potentiality for effective influence and good work? We must feed public opinion with right thoughts and kind deeds and good will actually expressed in terms of community service; or public opinion will be fed by those who prefer the darkness to the light. Do our public men (both representatives and officials) understand that 95,000 men (chosen of the true) in Ontario have certain deflnite standards and principles, certain clear aims and purposes, which, without mixing up with . party politics in any way, we propose to maintain. But do Masons ever speak out? Let us have the courage of our convictions-and be able to give a reason for the faith and love of. freedom that is in us. "All that our fathers wrought, with true prophetic thought must be defended." We want unity not disintegration. We are plus people not minus people.. That is p'art of our mission and ministry.' Masonry is not a code of ethics, nor a mystic legend, nor an abstraction-it is a fountain not a cistern-it is a life. We are dynamic not' static. And in these days when the builders are needed as against the destroyers and wre'ckers, dignity is not enough, there must be powerfortitudc-courage-a loyalty that will enforce wise laws and see that they are justly administered. The spirit of Magna Charta snll lives. "To none will we sell, to none will we deny or delay right or justice." It will not suffice for us to be passively good and silently Qr stupidly respectable, we must be splendidly aggressive. As Lady Astor said here: let us be good-anyone can be bad. Let us bUild-anyone can destroy. Only real men can be Masons ~nd to be an ideal Mason he must be very much indeed of a man. "We are all blind unless we sce, That in the human plan, Nothing is worth the building If it does not make the man".., And men co-operating together make the Nation. Let us have faith in our fibre, fulfilment in our words. Let helpfulness be our rudder and let - us sleer by the stars of comradeship and good will and strong will in the valley of decision. We must build not for the hour but, we hope, for all time-without compromising the truth along the lines of least resistance.

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"Who never sold toe truth to s'erve the hour, Nor paltered with Eternal God for power." Idealists In all our practical work, and practical through all our ideals-with the vision splendid but not visionaries-then our work will survive.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVE. \ The Grand Master makes mention in his Address of the confirmation of the nomination of our M. W. Brother Wm. F. Johnson, P. G. M., who presented the name of Rt. Wor. Brother Dr. Rollin C. Blackmer, of St. Louis, to be the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. DEDICATIONS AND CONSECRATIONS. Fourteen lodges were dedicated during the year, and sixteen were constituted and consecrated. DISPENSATIONS. No less than four hundred and ninety-four Dispensations were granted for various causes during the year. A busy time for the Grand Master! LODGE ATTENDANCE. Here is a paragraph which is worthy of note! Grand Master:

Says the

Unless the Officers of a Lodge are men of light and leadership, full of kindling power, the agenda will drag and there will be many empty interstices of precious time. Masonry, like Nature, abhors a vacuum. Fill every minute with good Craftsmanshipdraw out latent talent-generously but discriminatingly divide the work. It may sound heretical but I personally would like to see the opening formalities of the several degrees much shortened, and the Junior Warden's lecture-=-that gymnastic test of mnemonicsconsiderably curtailed, or divided as it is in other Jurisdictions. Encourage your members not to come to Lodge alone-always bring a neighboring brother-there is great joy as we walk and talk by the way a.nd a pleasant Companion is as good as a coach. Rain or shine commence on time and have all your members realize that at every regular meeting one-half hour will be specially featured along educational or inspirational lines, led by Brethren whose pride it will be to prepare and share. The apprentices have

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covenanted to learn; we have covenanted to teach. To secure a good attendance it is not necessary to have buffoonery or vaudeville at the refreshment table. Do not mistake vulgarity for vivacity, or excitement for refined and happy pleasure. Do not go beyond (he bounds of the Craft for "talent," except in those rare cases where an outstanding Public Man (who may not be a Mason), may be desirous of propagating the knowledge of some subject of general interest ~hich he has made peculiarly his own. Above all let your members go away satisfied and feeling .that they have been factors in the work and social pleasure of the Lodge, and not .,spectators and side-benchers only. The eyes and ears are the way to the heart. True Masons are as willing to please as to "be pleased--'to share their gifts-to enlarge the horizon of their friendships. Give them ample opportunity-set the pace-keep the step-keep the touch. Rally together~stand together, work together, lift together-and all will be well. One final suggestion on this vital matter of present attendance and activity-make and l{eep your Lodge-rooms and precincts worthy of the "House BeautifuL" Ventilate well both ideas and atmosphere. .You cannot have clear thoughts in foul air; you cannot have an A. 1 Lodge in C. 3 environment.

REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Perhaps no Grand Lodge in the World has such an efficient system of reporting on the part of its District Deputies, and the Reports of these worthy brethren occupy by far the major portion of the Proceedings. It is possible thereby for the Grand Master to know something sp"ecific about every lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction, and while this kind of "supervision" may be carried too far, yet, in the main, it is a good thing. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Foreign Correspondence is from the pen of Rt. Wor. Brother Edward B. Brown, and is a good one. There is a "breeziness" about it which reminds one of the "ampler atmosphere" in" "which he lives, and moves, and has his being. Some things, as for instance, the Order of the Eastern Star, seem to disturb his equilibrium. But we think that he need have "no fear." Probably he has the advantage or disadvantage of living too near -the border of the Sovereign" Grand jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, and if so, this in all likelihood explains the matter. Bro~er Brown is kind to Missouri, and some of our Brethren will enjoy reading the 'following excerpt:

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The Report on Fraternal Correspondence is by the Rev. C. C. Woods, D.D., P.G.M., of St. Louis, and is of the strictly orthodox type. The reviews are easy and pleasant reading. We picture the writer as a gentle and scholarly parson and Mason of the old school-and of such is the kingdom of Heaven. We n'aturally turn to the review of our own proceedings of 1920, and there we find something which interests us. Brother Woods writes: "We ar~ surprised to note .that th~ Grand Master was requested to declare the Order of the Eastern Star a clandestine body; and, while declining to do this, he evidently disapproves of the Eastern Star and warns all Masons against it. He recites a law issued by the Grand Lodge of England (1919) repudiating all such Orders and warning all members of the Fraternity not to recognize nor join them, under threat of expulsion. "Evidently the principles and purposes of the Order of the Eastern Star are not understood by our Canadian and English Brethren. With us at least it is well-known that the Order does not claim to be Masonic, and there is no more reason to forbid Masons joining the Order than to forbid them joining an ordinary club or debating society. We entirely agree with the Grand Master ip opposing public processions in regalia, especially to attend church, but we cannot sympathize with him in his liberal interpretation of the ancient Landmark and general law of Freemasonry as to physical ability." We should like to accept the dictum that the Order of the Eastern Star "does not claim to be Masonic." An "ordinary club or debating society" would surely not limit its membership to Masons and their female relaHons. There is, we are persuaded, a connection with Masonry which Dr.路 Woods, in the innocence of his heart, does not suspect. We find that Craft-rulers in their public expressions arc canny about it; but the Masons of the PhilIppine Islands are more frank (see our review, post). We have not been altogether successful in our prolonged search for something . which precisely defines the nature of the relationship of the Eastern Star to Masonry; but we have enough circumstantial evidence to hang or electrocute a "Patron" if belonging to an imitation Masonic Order were a capital offense."

COLORADO., 1923. 1922. Edward P. Hufferd, G. M. Marshall H. Van Fleet, G. M. Re-elected. Wm. W. Cooper, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Stanley C. Warner. Members, 28,0'27. Lodges, 136. Gain, 1,785. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Colorado for9..922 are embellished with a frontispiece which is a life-like, picture of the

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incoming Grand Master, :rd. W. Brother Edward Payne Hufferd, who is a transplanted "Hoosier," and always abounding in good works. ~ !}i l The records of nine SpecialCommun}cations precede those of the Annual, and these set forth the work done by the Grand Master and his corps of Grand Officers in a more public form. THE SIXTY路SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATIOR The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Colorado met in its Sixty-second Ann'ual Communication in Masonic Temple, Denver, Colorado, at 10 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, September 19, 1922. . The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Marshall H. Van Fleet, with the following officers in their respective stations and places.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The Grand Representatives of forty-five Grand Lodges were found to be present and these were welcomed by the Grand Master in suitable terms and 'W. Brother Ralph E. Stevens respon~ed on behalf of his fellow representatives. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

This is a remarkable document in some respects, contained in about a dozen pages, 'setting forth the acts of the Grand Master during the year, some of which are startling to say the least. For instance, here is the opening paragraph. It is "usual" to a given point, then "listen!" Circumstances have been such that I have been able to pay an official visit to each of the one hundred and thirty-six Lodges in the Jurisdiction. I have ~een met at all times with the hand of welcome, and the true spirit of fraternity has been extended to me on all occasions. To me the year has been one of great pleasure and education, and my -only regret is that I could not have had this experience forty years ag9 when I was beginning my Masonic activities. But few imperfectashlars have been found, and I have done my best to square those. How well I have succeeded is for you to judge. I trust you will 'be charitable with my mistakes. I desire路 no praise for that which you approve.

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and Wm. F. Johnson had set a pace in that line, 'but the a~hieve足 ment of M. W. Brother Van Fleet certainly establishes a record. #

FAMILIAR FACES.

The Grand Master says: Two familiar faces are missing today, faces of brethren who have borne the burden and heat of the day in Colorado Masonry for many, many years. Past Grand Masters Cornelius J. Hart and Robert M. Simons will meet no more with us in this earthly Lodge, but we feel that somewhere, some place they look down upon us, and are with us in the spirit. At the proper time due tribute will be paid to them and th~ other brethren of the Jurisdiction ~who have rested from their labors. Past Grand Masters Lawrence N. Greenleaf, Cromwell Tucker and Benjamin L . .James are prevented by their infirmities from meeting with us today. In due time I shall appoint a committee to call upon these brethren, and convey to them the regret of the Grand Lodge at their unavoidable absence, and tender to them expressions of the love and regard held for them by their brethren in Colorado.

COLORADO MASONS BENEVOLENT FUND.

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This Fund, established in 1900 by the Grand Lodge of Colorado, has accumulated about $76,000. The principal of the Fund has been kept intact, and every cent of the income has been expended for Masonic relief. -The Fund is made up of donations from the Grand Lodge, Grand Chapter, Grand Commandery, constituent bodies of those organizations and other organizations, and contributions from individuals. Two or three brethren have made provision in their 'wills for this Fund. In twenty-two years, over $34,000.00 has been expended for relief. The total cost of administering this Fund for twenty-two years has been practically nothing, $171.00. At present, about forty Masons and relatives of Masons are. being assisted by this Fund. The income this year was approximately $4,000.00 and the Trustees of the Fund have found it necessary to expend for relief about $5,000.00. In my visits to Lodges, I found that some erroneous impressions prevail in regard to this Fund. One of them is to the effect that the Lodges in Denver receive a large proportion of the relief paid out by the Fund. The fact is that the amount spent in Denver is about 7l.h % of the total. Another impression has been formed in the minds of many of the brethren that the Fund is doing very little relief worlc Perhaps this has been caused by the fact that the managers of the Fund have not thought it proper to advertise their activities or to humiliate recipients of relief by making their names public. I

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desire at this time to call attention to the good work done by the Trustees of this Fund and the small expense of administering it. I urge you to take home with you the report of the Trustees and have the principal features of it read in your Lodge, so that the members of the ,Fraternity may become interested in this good work. There.is plenty of work to be done along this line in . Colorado and the Trustees of the Fund are路 willing to do it up to the limit of the money provided. The Masons of Colorado should see to it that this Fund is regularly contributed to, that the Trustees may have the funds with which to work.

VISITATIONS. Among these, one is especially interesting. comments upon it in the following terms:

The Grand Master

The report of the Grand Master would be incomplete without special reference to an official visitation on the evening of Thursday, December 29, 1921, to Palestine Lodge. No. 151, of Denver, on the occasion of the presentation to Palestine Lodg-e of a copy of the Genevan Bible by Past Master George Sanford Holmes. The event was a memorable one, not only in my own experience, but in the history of Masonry in the jurisdiction of Colorado. The venerable edition of the Great Light presented by Past Master Holmes was donated to the Lodge by Mr. Rees C. Vidler. of Denver, possessor of one of the most valuable private colIections of rare editions of the Bible in the world. Mr. Vidler, at the request of Past Master Holmes, generously gave to the Lodge a copy of the Genevan or "Breeches Bible." printed in 1599, bestowing upon the Denver Lodge the distinction of having in active use' upon its altar, if not tho very oldest, then certainly one of the very oldest Bibles to be found in any American Lodge room of Freemasonry The Grand Master was privileged to dedicate the wonderful old volume to' the use of the Lodge and did it with a conviction that here was a Masonic g,ift of priceless worth, not intrinsically" but spiritually, and that in acquiring it Palestine Lodge. No. 151, of Donver came into possession of something far more valuable than material wealth. The atmosphere if intense interest, reverence, dignity and consecration to the cause of Freemasonry which pervaded the Lodgoroom on that occasion, rend'ered the presentation night' in Palestine. No. 151, one of the most inspiring events of -the Grand Master's term of office.

SIZE OF LODGES. There is something worth while in this observation: On my visitations to the various Lodges in this Jurisdiction, I have been impressed with the brotherly feeling and kindly regard displayed by the members of our smaller Lodges for each other.

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In these Lodges, composed of not to exceed four or five hundred . members, the brethren seem to know each other personally and are deeply interested in each other's welfare. I am inclined to believe that some of our Lodges are too large, top-heavy with members as it were. One of the great objects of our Craft is sociability, and when a Lodge reaches the size where none of its officers are acquainted with all of its members; I do not believe that that Lodge can. function properly. I therefore recommend that a committee be appointed to take under consideration and report at our next annual Communication as to the advisability of limiting the membership of Lodges in this Jurisdiction to not more than five hundred members to a Lodge.

VISIT OF PAST GRAND MASTER WITHROW TO MISSOURI. Our readers are aware of the pleasant visit of Past Grand Master Chase Withrow, as the Special Representative of the Grand Lodge of Colorado to the Qenteimial Session of our Grand Lodge, and they will be interested in the Report which our guest made on his return. After making a full report Brother Withrow concludes with the following: I was most favorably impressed with the "Masonic Home" for Aged Masons and their wive路s an~ widows, and the Orphans' Home. This is surely one of the grandest of Masonic charities. Th~ grounds consist of several acres, and many fine buildings including a hospital, old folks' home, children's buildings and a school; all set well back from the street, with a beautiful grassy lawn in front, making an attractive place to live. My' attention to this charity was first attracted just before the opening of the Grand Lodge, when about 100 of the children, both boys and girls, from the ages of five to fourteen or fifteen years, came into the auditorium in procession, took their seats quietly and orderly. Their appearance was fine, clean, well dressed, well kept, bright, happy, contented and as independent looking .lot of youngsters as is usually seen. The children furnished the audience with several songs and finally marched out as they came. When the automobile procession passed the Home, the children were assembled on the lawn in front of the Home; they gave the procession hearty cheers which were acknowledged. The Grand Master in his address makes special mention of their Home and says that the grounds and improvements are easily worth one million dollars. To furnish part of the funds for this Home, the sum of twenty dollars is added to the regular fees to be paid by the petitioner for the degrees in subordinate Lodges. The Home is a grand institution. I returned to Colorado well satisfied with my trip.

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The report on Correspondence is from the pen of Brother Stanley C. Warner, and is one of his best. Missouri _is reviewed in about three pages, and with kindly spirit.

CONNECTICUT. 1924. 1923. F1rank L. Wilder, G. M. Arthur M. Brown, G. M. George A. Kies, G\ S. Re-elected. George A. Kies. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 118. Members, 39,689. Gain, 1,832. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Connecticut for 1922 are contained in a neat volume, embellished with _a cut of the. Grand Master, M. W. Brother Frank L. Wilder, and of sucn a size as to be conveniently handled. The records of five Emergent Communications precede those of the Annual, two of which were for the purpose of constituting new Lodges, two for laying the cotner-stones of new Masonic Temples, and one for dedicating a new hall. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Connecticut, A. F. & A. M.,' was' held at Masonic Temple, in the City of Hartford, commencing Wednesday, February 7, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923, at 11 A. M. A constitutional number of Lodges being represented, the Grand Lodge of Connecticut was opened in Ample Form by M. W. Frank L. Wilder, Grand Master, assisted by his Associate Grand Officers. Prayer was offered by Worshipful Brother, Rt. -Rev. E. Campion Acheson, Grand Chaplain. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS RECEIVED. R. W. Harry C. Scofield -introduced the following officers of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island: M. W. Norris G. Abbott, Grand Master. M. W.· Joseph Lawton, Past Grand Master, who werJ'l received with the Grand Honors and conducted to seats in the East.

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ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. This occupies nearly fifty pages of the Proceedings and is a plain straightforward setting of the official acts of the Grand Master during his administration of the affairs of the Grand Lodge. In his opening paragraph the Grand Master says: In company with other Masonic Organizations, we have tried to arouse among the membership, a greater feeling of loyalty to, Masonry, its history, lessons and traditions; to avoid all semblance of religious or class feeling and to keep constantly before them that our country was founded by Masons and that upon us rests a greater l1uty· as ·thesuccessors of the founders to keep alive American Institutions and the American form of Government, giving to every man without regard to race, creed or religious belief, his due as a man for an equality of opportunity in all things, and by setting the example for fairness, tol,eration and moderation. Then and then only will we be doing our .full duty as Masons and for the Community in which we live. It is because we are Masons • that so great.a duty of leadership is laid upon us. Are we equal to if or has the institution passed into the things that were rather than something which is and will be? The answer will be found in the record of the next few years.

DISPENSATIONS. The Grand Master furnishes a list of Dispensations granted, for sundry purposes, and also gives a partial list of the VISITATIONS which he, in company with other Grand Officers, made during the year. DECISIONS. Five decisions are recorded as being given by the Grand Master, none of them, however, being of an extraordinary nature. DISTRICT DEPUTIES. The Grand Master has this to say concerning these very efficient and helpful officers: Of the nine District Deputies, but three have had previous service and 8,11 are to be congratulated upon the energy, care and consideration which they have exhibited in their work. Their activities began with a meeting with Past Grand Master Wheeler and

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Past District Deputy Beardsley, two of the Custodians of the Work at Wallingford early in March. At this time some matters connected with the standard work were discussed and they were instructed relative to the George Washington Memorial Association and the Masonic Service Association and an opp~rtunity was given to fully inspect the Home. In addition to the usual inspection of lodges, our Deputies have shown the pictures of the Home at Wallingford, delivered or caused. to be delivered parts of lectures on the "Brotherhood of Man" and the "Fatherhood of God" received from the Masonic Service Association, have assisted in the collection of the money for a Chaplain at the Allingtown Hospital and have presented the certificates in the George Washington Memorial Association to the various lodges.

KU KLUX KLAN: The Grand Master says: After conferring with several of the Past Grand Masters and upon information which seemed to me sufficient, the following letter under date of May 25, 1922,. was addressed to all the District Deputies: "Information has reach~d the Grand Master that attempts are being made by organizers and other persons connected with the Ku Klux Klan to link up the Masonic Fraternity of Connecticut with that movement. "I am therefore writing you this letter. that yoU may explain to the Lodges and Masons in your district, that the official attitude of the Grand Lodge may be found on Page 26 of the "Annual Proceedings of 1922" wherein Grand Master Crainer speaks of the duties and' obligations of a Mason. "While it is the privilege of Any Mason to join any organization as long as - he does not violate the law of the land or his duty as a Mason, you will say to the lodges that the Grand Master deeply deplores any attempt to connect the oldel'lt and greatest fraternity in the World with this so-called 'Klan' and that all Masons are cautioned against having any relation or connection as such with the Ku Klux Klan." â&#x20AC;˘ In view of the common knowledge of this subject, I am inclined to think that further comment is unnecessary.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This report is from the breezy pen of our worthy Brother, GeOrge A. Kies and occupies about one hundred pages of the Proceedings. For some reason or other Missouri does not appear among the Grand Lodges reviewed. Perhaps our Proceedings failed to reach the Reviewer's Table. The report concludes with the following paragraph on "Side Organizations":

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The general hYsteria and craze for "organization" has somewhat affected Masonry. Some of the' societies which base their membership'on Masonry. which have sprung up like mushrooms, are (like political platforms) apparently founded upon good and high-minded principles, but of these some are simply sources of income to a bunch of organizers, as is the case with the Ku Klux. One or two orders for boys and girls have asked and secured Masonic bodies as "sponsors." .".)-'-............1..... 1. The evil side of all this is the probability that these barnacles on Masonry will hamper the Fraternity in its progress towards its le'gitimate objects and unduly narrow its activities. But, thank heaven, there are ample signs that this, like the rest of the aftermath of war hysteria, will ultimately die of inanition and every'thing will settle into normalcy and 'true progress.

DELAW~RE.

1923. Charles A. Bamberger, G. M. George C. Williams, G. M. John F. Robinson, G'. S. John F. Robinson, G. S. Thos. J. Day. Gra~d Correspondent. Lodges, 22. Members, 5,57&. Gain, 210. 1922.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Delaware for the year 192,2 are contained in a volume of 220 pages and are introduced by a good half-tone cut of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother ,George C. Williams, whose genial countenance indicates a man well fitted for the exalted position to which he has attained. Reports of Emergent Communications 'of the Grand Lodge, held June 10, 1922, for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the addition to the Masonic Home of Delaware, and June 12, 1922, for laying the corner-stone of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Chapter House, at Newark, Delaware, precede that of the ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION which was held at the Masonic Temple, in the City of Wilmington, Delaware, on October 4, 1922. A constitutional number of lodges being represented the Most

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Worshipful Grand Master, op'ened the Grand Lodge in. Ample Form, prayer being offered by Most Reverend Henry L. Bernstein, acting. as Grand Chaplain. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. Among these were Rt. Wor. Abraham M. Beitler, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, R. W. Chas. E. Roberts, Grand Treasurer of Pennsylvania, and Worshipful Wm. B. Joslyn, Grand Tyler and Instructor of Work in the Grand Jurisdiction of Pennsylvania; also Rt. Wor. Brother Frank C. Sayrs, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Rt. Wor. Brother E. Wilmer Collins, P. D. D. G. M., and Wor.. Brother William B. Mackey, Grand Marshal of. the Grand Lodge of New Jersey; also Rt. Wor. Brother William W. Wilson, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina.' GRA'ND- REPRESENTATIVES. There were forty of these present at this Communication, 27 of whom represented Sovereign Grand Lodges in the United States, and the remainder responding to the call of Grand Lodges beyond the Seas. .. VISITATIONS. The, Grand Master of Delaware is fortunate. He has been able to visit every lodge in his Jurisdiction, and a number of his Staff have generally been with him-the Grand Marshal every time. Of course, one must bear in mind that there are but twent" two lodges in the whole Grand Jurisdiction. ANNUAL ADDRESS. This does not occupy more than' ten pages of the Proceedings,' but is replete with items of interest. Among other things the Grand Master mentions the pleasure which he derived from a visit to the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. gEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. The Grand Jur~sdiction of Delaware has raised and paid its one dollar per capita to the George Washington Memorial.

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PRE-EMINENCE OF THE BLUE LODGE.

Hear this: It is our sincere judgment that Masonry is suffering in these modern days from two serious diseases. The first of these is the anxiety on th"e part of the majority of the members of the Craft to know the mysteries of the so-called "Higher Degrees." There are no higher degrees. There can be nothing higher than the three degrees of Blue Lodge Masonry and nothing holier than to attain to that moral eminence which is involved in the term Master Mason. A Master Mason has the mastery over himself. His passions have been subdued, his ambitions have been brought into harmony with truth and justice, his powers are directed into the channels of duty to God and his fellow men, selfishness has been conquered. He is It man, a master, the noblest work of God.

It"is a serious mistake for our members to come into our Lodges and immediately upon receiving the Master Masons Degree, rush a petitIon into the Chapter, or the Consistory, and on Into the Mystic Shrine. before they become acquainted with the basic principles of Masonry, all of which are to be found in the Blue "Lodge. Other Jurisdictions have observed this serious menace to our great Fraternity and have taken steps to prevent it. It is my honest opinion that at least twelve months should elapse between the date one receives the degree of Master Mason and the time he petitions any of the other bodies composed of Master Masons; during which time, the fundamental principles of Freemasonry should be carefully studied. The second disease from which we suffer is this. From the, "oungest Entered Apprentice to the Grand Master there is a deplorable lack of knowledge of the laws, principles, and practices of Ancient Craft Masonry. This is not so because the men of the Fraternity in the State are lacking in natural intelligence, or in intellectual training, but because we have failed to realize the obligations we are under and the opportunity open to us to acquire knowledge. We have simply failed to qualify ourselves upon the great principles of the Craft. This, my brethren, is a condition that can be remedied and I therefore recommend, that the Committee on Masonic Service Association be and is hereby requested to devise some means whereby the program of education, prepared by the Executive Commission of the Masonic Service Association, can be carried to" every sUbordinate Lodge in this Jurisdiction.

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CONCLUSION.

The Grand Master concludes his address with these words which are worth reading:

L路_ "We are all blind if we cannot see That in the Human Plan, Nothing is worth the building If it does not make the Man." How true. And we must not forget that men co-operating, working together, make the fraternity, the Nation and the world. And how sorely the world needs the service that can be tendered by true hearted sincere men, such as the Masonic Fraternity is seeking to make of all her members. The Public mind is hungry. We must feed it with pure thoughts. The young ~ind is looking for ideals that are worthy. We must furnish the ideals of life and service. The future generations of men are confronting problems that will require skill and courage, and determination to find solution. We must train them to be skilful, and inspire them with courage and determination, that the world may move onward and upward toward the great goal set 'by the founders of the Craft. Masonry is not a toy to be played with, nor a pastime merely to be enjoyed, nor yet a society of like minded spirits organized that the idle moments of the day tnay be spent in pleasurable conversation or in the exchange of witicisms. Masonry is an attractive force, which brings together in one body, men of different occupation and attainments, from the different ayenues of life, and unites them into a moving, active, creative, aggressive body, where as one they become a dynamic power for the intellectual, political, moral and spiritual elevation of the human race. . The Master Mason is n9t narrow in his vision, nor prejudiced in his view, nor small in his conception of his duty to God and his f~lIow man. He can see the virtues of others, the vices in his own heart, the transcendent beauty of a life of service a~d he can forget himself in the luxury of giving the best there is in him for the common welfare of his kind. And thank God we have Master Masons in the jurisdiction of Delaware.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE.

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a fine piece of work in the space at his command. He r~views Missouri in kindly terms, remarking generously of Mos: Wor. Brother Wm. F. Johnson's administration.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. 1922. Charles C. Coombs, G. M. Arvine. W. Johnson, G. S. George W. Baird. Lodges, 34.

1923. Mark F. Finley, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 19,986.路

_Gain, 1,315. . The One Hundred and Twelfth Annual Report of the Grand Lodge of the District Qf Columbia, containing the records of several Special Communications, and the Stated and Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge, comes to our Table in the ~orm of a bulky volume, containing nearly six hundred and fifty pages, and enlivened with the half-tone cuts of the M. W. Grand Master, Brother C. C. Coombs. and the lamented Past Grand Master Langdon Cabell Williamson. This volume would be valuable if it had the good fortune to have an index to it,. and it is to be regretted that it lacks one, for we greatly fear that we may have overlooked some really worth while items on account of the absence of so helpful an addition. The sketch of the Most Worshipful Grand Master gives the. pleasing information that he hails from Missouri-from Moniteau County, and that he served as Secretary to U. S. Senator George G. Vest. His after career has been distinguished, and his services in Freemasonry have placed him at the forefront of one of the most distinguished Grand Jurisdictions in the world.

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Masonic Temple, Washington, D. C., on December 20, 1922, beginning at.7 o'clock P. M. The Grand Lodge was opened in AIhple Form, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain.

WELCOMED. The Grand Master extended a fraternal welcome to Past Grand Masters Baird, Trimble, Henderson, Wetmore, Ginn, Keiper, Murch, Baldwin, Newton, Grant, Witten, Towers and Milans; also toBrother Delos W. Thayer, Grand High Priest of the Grand C"hapter, R. A. M:, of the District of Columbia, and Brother Ellwood P. Morey, Deputy of the Supreme Council, A. A. S. R., for the District of Columbia.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

The Grand Master, in referring to "OUR DEAD" says: The visitations of the grim destroyer have been many, and we mourn tonight the absence of familiar faces and the severance of c.herished associations. First in official rank of those who have responded to the call of our Supreme Grand master was Past Grand Master Landon Cabell Williamson, whose long struggle against the ravages of disease came to a merciful end on JUly 3, 1922. A lawyer of high rank and a man of sound judgment and wide Masonic information, his services to the fraternity were invaluable. I will not go into his history, as this will be dealt with at length by a memorial committee, but will place on record a brief expression of my personal apprecia-:tion of his many admirable qualities; his able and conscientious service to the Grand Lodge as Grand Master and as chairman of the important committees on Jurisprudence and Grievances; and his indefatigable labors for the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, of which he was one of the incorporators and continuously a member of the board of directors since its inception. Our beloved Grand Tiler, Brother Wa~ren C. Bickford, passed away on November 22, 1922, the end coming "as a blessed relief from many years of suffering from a malignant malady, which h~ bore with heroic courage. Probably no brother was ever closer to the hearts of the fraternity,than our dear old "Bick," who was a wellknown" figure in every lodge, and whose services as the chief of the "persistent three'" stand out in' the' memory of hosts of our brethren. As we loved him in life so we mourn h1m in death, and

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the memory of his cheery humor, kindness and good fellowship will ever remain with us.

THE GRAND LODGE SLIGHTED. The following paragraph will be read with interest: A letter under date of March 1, 1922, was received by me from Mr. Gilbert Grosvenor, President of the National Geographical Society, advising me that a memorial to the late Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary erected by the路 society at Arlington Cemetery would be unveiled on April 6, 1922, and inviting the Grand Lodge "to be present and perform the ceremonies of the fraternity appertaining to such an occasion." I replied that the invitation was accepted with great pleasure and requested early information as to -the exercises planned by the society apart from the Masonic ceremony. A representative of the society then called upon the Grand Secretary, and in the arrangement of the program for the occasion it was agreed that the Grand Lodge should perform the dedication ceremony, and that in behalf of the fraternity an address should be made by Admiral George W. Baird, who was an intimate friend of Admiral Peary. In conformity with this arrangement notice of 'a special communication of the Grand Lodge on April 6 was issued on March 30. On April 3 the representative of the society again called upon the Grand Secretary and informed him that President Harding had agreed to attend the memorial exercises prOVided that he should not be detained longer than half an hour; that in deference to his wishes it was the desire of the society to complete the entire program Within that time; and that it would therefore be necessary to dispense with the address of Admiral Baird and limit the performance of the dedication ceremony to fifteen minutes. Upon learning of this astonishing ultimatum I wrote President Grosvenor on the same date that it was not in keeping with the dignity of the Grand Lodge to be hurried in the performance of its ceremonies for the convenience of anybody, and that rather than embarrass the society it had withdrawn from participation in the dedication. In his reply, dated April 4, Mr. Grosvenor disclaimed any intention on the part of the society to dictate to the Grand Lodge, though it "essayed to save as much time as possible for cogent reasons," and he requested that the Grand Lodge reconsider its decision and dedicate the memorial. To which I replied that I was gratified to learn that the society had no intention of dictating to the Grand Lodge, as a very different impression had been gained from the altitude of its representative. It was then too late to reconsider the action of the Grand Lodge, as a notice rescinding the call for the special communication had been issued. Evidence, however, is not lacking that the Grand Lodge had

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small consideration in the plans of the society, as ignored in the publicity of the occasion given out It is greatly to be regretted that the Grand Lodge out a sacrifice of its dignity pay its tribute to the distinguished brother, Admiral Peary.

it was entirely by the society. could not withmemory of our

VISIT FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF MISSOURI.

The following paragraph from the Address of the Grand Master is pleasant reading: Another outstanding and most enJoyable event of the year occurred on November 24, 1922, in the visit of M. W. Brother 'Bert S. Lee, Grand Master of Missouri, a distinguished member of our Craft, accompa~ied by Worshipful Master J. Gywnn Gough, of George Washington Lodge, No.9, of St. Louis, Mo., the officers, and a number of the brethren of the lodge, these brethren visiting with us during a pilgrimage to Alexandria, Va., for the purpo.:'c of conferring the Master Mason degree upon a Fellow Craft of George Washington Lodge, No.9, in the historic lodge room of Alexandria- Washington Lodge, No. 22, which it was my pleasure to attend, accompanied by several of the officers of the Grand Lodge, on the evening of November 23, upon the invitation of the lodges named. The degree was conferred in a most effective and impressive manner by George Washington Lodge, following a splendid dinner given by Alexandria-Washington Lodge, No. 2.2, the dinner being served by the ladies of Martha Washington Chapter, No. 42, of the Eastern Star, dressed in Colonial costumes. The Grand Master of Missouri and the officers and brethren of George "Vashington Lodge were entertained on their arrival in this city by the officers of the Grand Lodge 'Yith a dinner at the City Club, after which they accompanied us to the grand visitations to St.John's Lodge, No. 11, and Hope Lodge, No. 20, both held on that date, where an evening replete with pleasure was spent. The visit of these brethren from my native State was l?eculiarly pleasing to me, and the' expressions of our visitors on their departure and in letters since received indicate that their stay with us will be long remembered by them, as it will be by us.

EDUCATIONAL. In the beginning of the year the recommendations of my distinguished predecessor on the subject of Masonic Education were followed by the appointment of a special committee composed of Brother Eli Swavely, M. W. Brother Ben W. Murch, Brother George R. Davis, M. W. Brother Lurtin R. Ginn, and Brother John C. Palmer, who have organized and outlined a course by designating certain important subjects, and the speakers and instructors on the

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same, for the constituent lodges. Some fifteen of the several series of bulletins issued by the Masonic Service Association on various . topics have been secured, bound in volumes and placed in the Library for the use of the instruction clubs and speakers. Most of our lodges, indeed nearly all of them, have availed themselves of the assistance of this special committee, and much benefit has already been derived, the brethren evincing keen interest. I trust the work begun will be continued with added zeal for the great good it is sure to accomplish.

NEW TEMPLE. The outstanding event of the year, Masonlcally speaking however, is the decision to go forward with the New Temple Scheme, and the acquisition of a magnificent location, formerlr known as the "Dean Tract," and now rechristened "Temple Heights." At the end of Grand Master Coombs' term pledges to the amount of $875,000 toward a needed $2,O()O,000, had been obtained. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Correspondence is the twenty-second which P. G. M. George W. Baird has presented to the Grand Lodge, and it is interesting throughout.: Brother Baird compl'iments our Review for last year in kind terms in his review of Missouri, and says some pleasant things of Judge Lucas.

ENGLAND. 1922. The Duke of Connaught, G. M. P. Colville Smith, G. S. Lodges, 3,808.

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Gain, (?). The {)utstanding events in connection with the United Grand Lodge of England during the year 1922 occurred at the Quarterly Communications held October 25 and December 6. On the former date the Investiture and Installati{)n of the PRINCE OF WALES a.s Senior Grand Warden tqok place, 'on which occasion the historic Royal Albert Hall was the scene of a brilliant function at

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which nearly nine thousand Master Masons, from ali parts of the British Commonwealth of Nations, were present. The Grand 'Master, M. W. The Duke of Gonnaught and Strathearn, uncle of the Prince, presided and invested his Royal Nephew with the Jewel of his Office. At the Quarterly Communication held on December 6th the chief item was the definite selection of the site for the, new /

MEMORIAL TEMPLE which is to be erected in remembrance of those who had fallen in the defense of the Empire in the late World War. Two sites were available, on~ on the Thames Embankment, which was described as the very best in all London, the other being the one 'On which the present Freemasons' Hall now stands. After careful and earnest consideration, the Grand Lodge voted to remain at their old location, and the work of erection will go rapidly forward. $5,000,000.00 is the amount that will be needed, two millions of which is alre3:dy available. MASONIC BENEVOLENCE. During the year the magnificent sum of one and one-quarter millions of dollars, was contributed to the Boys', Girls' and Old People's Branches of the Masonic Benevolent Institution. Many brethren of prominence, who have served the Craft with diligence' and zeal for long years, have passed into the Unseen Lodge, and suitable reference was made as to their virtues and usefulness. The-rush of candidates, so familiar during the last few years on this side of the Atlantic, is also a matter of great interest to our English Brethren.

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FLORIDA. 1923. Chas. H. Ketchum, G. M. Wilber P. Webster, G. S. Silas B. Wright. Lodges, 243.

1924. John L. Hall, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 22,691.

Gain, 1,507. THE NINTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The M. W. Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the Jurisdiction of Florida, assembled in its Ninety-fourth Annual Communication in the city of Jacksonville, at ten o'clock A. M., Tuesday, January 16, A. L. 5923, A. D. 1923. A constitutional number of Grand Officers and Representatives of Particular Lodges being present, the Grand Lodge was opened in ample form by the M. W. Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. â&#x20AC;˘

THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS is 'a lengthy document, occupying about forty pages of the Proceedings, well paragraphed, and setting forth the salient 'features of his administration-which, by the way is his second. In his opening he says: During the past two years I have, if possible, gained a greater admiration for our institution. I have been enabled to meet with the Brethren, make their problems my problems, and understand and appreciate manifold activities of Freemasonry. These two years mark the apex of my Masonic career. As a result of my opportunities as Grand Master, I have been able to see that the field for Masonic endeavor has broadened, even as the scope of world affairs has broadened. Freemasonry, conceived in' the womb of time, and gradually growing to be a power for good, has at last reached a belated manhood in the United States, and today stands challenged to accept the manifold responsibilities of the power it represents. The two years that have passed since I assumed my office as Grand Master have seen continued unrest in Europe; the risings and counter uprisings in the Near East; the disarmament conference called by our president, and various other symptoms of unrest, at home and abroad. Aside from these manifestations ofa national or international character, at home we have had happenings that directly _apply to the Fraternity as a whole.

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The educational measures before our congress have been the center of a concerted attack. The public schools have been ridiculed, criticised, maligned, and openly fought. Masonry stands today confronted with problems such as these. We must either accept or reject the challenge.

MONUMENT FOR THE FIRST GRAND MASTER OF FLORIDA. The Grand Master reports as follows: Carrying out the instructions of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, as recorded in the last Annual Proceedings, I visited the grave of our Past Grand Master in the City of Tallahassee, accompanied by R. W. Brother W. E. Lewis, District Deputy Grand Master for that district, and while in that city made -arrangements with the Capital Stone Company for. the erection of a suitable路 monument to mark the la~t resting place of our beloved Past Grand Master. This monument has been erected according to contract and approved by your Grand Master and compares favorably with the others that have been erected by the Grand Lodge for other Past Grand Masters, a photograph of which is in the hands of the Grand Secretary. ~ .

INTERESTING. The Grand Master reports the following: .June 13. _ I refused to lay the corner-stone of the First Baptist Ghurch at Plant City, F:lorida. Arrangements .had been made for the corner-stone ceremony on the above date and on my arrival I found that space had been left for the corner-stone and that the steel structure for the second story of the church was already in place and all the window frames were in the building, same being more than half completed.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The路 work of this Association was set forth in an able address by M. W. Brother Andrew I. Randell, Executive Secretary, but, largely on account of financial conditions, the Grand Lodge did not join the Association at this time. ORATION. An Oration by the Grand Orator, Brother Lincoln HuBey, Ph. D., President of the John B. Stetson University was much enjoyed. His. subject was "Masonry and the Social Problems." The text appears in full in the Proceedings.

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The Report on Correspondence is our good Brother Wright's twenty-third, and is a fine one. Missouri does not, for some reason, appear, which we greatly regret. The selections of our Brother are, many of them very fine. Here is a poem which he excerpts from "Maine," anent the passing of the veteran, Albro E. Chase: Somewhere I read, in an old book whose namE( Is gone from me; I read that when the days Of man are counted, and his business done, There comes up the shore at evening with the tide, To the place where he sits, a boatAnd in the boat, from the place where he sits he sees, Dim in the dusk, dim and yet so familiar, The faces of his friends long dead; and knows They come for him, brought in upon the tide, To take him where men go at set of day. Then rising, with his hand in theirs, he takes, Between them his last steps, that are the first Of the new life-and with the ebb they pass, The''tr shaken sail grown small upon the moon.

. GEORGIA. 1922. Joe P. Bowdoin, G. M. Frank F. Baker, G. S. Raymund Daniel. Lodges, 688.

1923. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 66,960. Gain, 6,055.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Georgia fot 192:::1 contain as frontispiece a picture of R. W. Brother John Elza Shephard, Sellior Grand Warden, who passed into the Celestial Lodge on October 16, 1922'--but a few days before the Annual Communication. The tribute paid by the Grand Master, in his Address, to this worthy Mason is beautiful indeed. Thus it is that "One by one they pass away." ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Annual Communication of

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the Mo~t Worshipful Grand Lodge of Georgia convened in the City of Macon, on Tuesday, October 31, 1922, by the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Joe P. Bowdoin, some six hundred lodges being represented. On the Calling of the Roll by the Grand Secretary, and at the name of R. W. Brother J. E. Sheppard, W. Brother Hugh W. Taylor, First Grand Steward made answer as follows: About four o'clock on the 16th of this month, just as the morning sun was about to smile upon the newly tlnted autumn scenes, the soul of our Right Worshipful Senior Grand Warden Brother J. E. Sheppard, yearning for those unseen realms, for that communion with God which is man's highest hope, was borne aloft to his eternal home.

THE GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. This is a worthy document, couched in felicitous terms, and forth the principal events of the Masonic Year in Georgia. .deference is made to the losses sustained by death throughout the Masonic World, and invitation given to the exercise of constructive thought in meeting the problems of the hour. A dozen New Lodges were constituted, and Dispensation issued for six New Lodges. se~ting

CHARTERS FORFEITED. Under 'this head the Grand Master refers to the fact that he found it necessary to arrest the Charters of four lodges, for which he gives the following reason: Investigation was made in every instance, and I am convinced that for the good of Masonry m~ action was justified. We have a few other lodges that are not functioning as they should. Some have not been abiding by and enforcing the law as they should. Some have mended their ways after their attention ~ was called to the necessity of ~ change; others are being corresponded with and I hope the troubles that they are now having may soon be adjusted without the severe I'cmalty of the loss of their charter. However, I do not believe that the Grand Master should hesitate to arrest or suspend a charter whenever a lodge is not conducting the affairs of Masonry as it should.

GRAND MASTER'S MONTHLY MESSAGE. The follOWing is interesting. that-

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An organization of more than sixty-five thousand men, an active organization, with problems and questions almost daily coming up for solution, requires closer contact with its head than once in twelve months. With this in mind and my desire to serve you quickly, intimately, and to the very best of my ability, I sought some means of accomplishing a direct contact with the officers and especially the rank and file of our great fraternity. I decided that this could best be done by a monthly message to be read in each lodge. To make these messages worth while, to make them of great value and interesting, I requested each of our Past Grand Masters to contribute a short article. I wish here and now to thank, them for their aid and to assure them that it was, highly appr,eciated. I am sure that the Craft has enjoyed and been enlightened by reading what they had to say.

EDUCATION OF, THE MEMBERSHIP. The following is leading in the right Way. says:

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I wish to advocate the organization of some system of education along Masonic lines either by the proper and careful preparation of articles to be read in open lodge or a circulating library.I am sure that much good could be accomplished by an organization of this kind. I desire to call your attention to the matter, and if you tI:ink well, consideration can be given.

MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF. Referring to this the Grand Master says: By resolution adopted last communication, for the first time in the history of our Grand Lodge we have a system for the distribution of benevolence. Systematized charity is the only way, and I am sure you made no mistake in creating this Board. I appointed Past Grand Master Frank O. Miller as Chairman, Worshipful Brother Joe Moore and Worshipful Brother Wm. G. Hastings. I mer with them at their organization, when they adopted their rules and regulations, as well as-their necessary forms. Brother Frank O. Miller has done magnificent service for you and for the Beneficiaries during the past year. This work being new, and withou t previous experience, has of necessity not been perfect. After a study of a year of' the needs and demands, and with its experience with the plans, I feel sure that the Board will make a路 report and recommendations which you will be proud and ready to approve. The demands this year have necessarily been heavy, I suspect much more so than at any previous time. This demand will likely grow, at least until financial affairs are better. ,I wish to ask you to give serious consideration to what the Board has

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to say, also to acknowledge my debt of gratitude to each of them for the labor that they have given to the cause.

DECISIONS The Grand Master tells us that h~ndreds of questions were asked him during the year regarding law and usage, and that almost all of them could have b.een answered by a reference to the Code. He is, eVidently endowed both with patience and courtesy, for he says: "I have tried in every case to give immediate attention to all such questions, and it has been my policy to reply to every letter received on the day of its receipt." Some forty of these decisions are reported in the Address. CORNER-STONES. Twenty were laid, eleven by the Grand Master himself, who is of the opinion that more should be made of this ceremony, etc. DISTRICT AND COUNTY CONVENTIONS. Speaking of these the Grand Master says: "I have attended all of the District Conventions but one, and I am convinced that this is one of our most important meetings." 路He also says that the County Conventions have done great good. KU KLUX KLAN. Speaking of this the Grand Master says: There has been more or less agitation over the Ku Klux Klan throughout our country. Several of our Grand Masters have become considerably exercised over the matter, issuing pronouncements against it. The question in my judgment does not deserve consideration; Masonry has nothing to do with any clan, any society, . any organization, denominational or what not. Masonry stands alone, fearless and unafraid, not courting any aIfiliation and denouncing no other organization. Masonry is founded on freedom of thought and action; just so long as her membership live the lives of good men and true, just so long as the principles of Masonry are alive In our communities, just so long will we enjoy that freedom of speech and press that our fathers fought for, that freedom which Masonry teaches. has taught for many centuries and will continue to teach in the centuries to come. We advocate tolerance; we are against narrowness and bigotry. Our laws are just, right and ample to handle any member who does wrong .or violates

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his trust. Masonry loves, but does not draw a sword to fight. Masonry is broad, not nar'row; it is high and deep. Masonry fears God, has faith in Him, exercises and advocates His love, forgiveness and charity. So long as we, my brethren, hold fast to these principles, teach, live and practice them, we shall thrive and grow. So long as we do right Masonry will endure, and by these tenets link the deepest and holiest hopes of man with the heavenly throne of the eternal God. Masonry founded on these fundamentals will endure and give to the world that peace and understanding so craved. by men, when all clans, .narrow sects and men-built societies have passed into oblivion and have been forg<hten by men. The principles for which we stand are eternal.

The year, taken altogether, has been a prosperous one for our Georgia brethren, and "peace and harmony prevails throughout the bord~rs of that Grand Jurisdiction." FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This Report is from the facile pen of our Brother Raymund Daniel, and it goes without saying that it is a good one. Brother Daniel is also the Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, and is rendering a great service to his brethren and to the .fraternity at large. Missouri is reviewed in a little more than two pages, and complimentary remarks are made about the Correspondent and others, for which we return respectful and hearty thanks.

IDAHO 1923. 1922. Fletcher A. Jeter, G. M. George M. Scott, G. M. George E. Knepper, G. S. Curtis F. Pike, G. S.. George E. Knepper. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 77. Members, 8,776. Gain, 576. An impressIve picture of Grand Master George M. Scott introduces the Idaho volume of Proceedings for 1922. This is followed by accounts of five Special Communications, as follows: For constituting Kuna Lodge, at Kuna, Idaho, Oct. 13, 1921. For constituting Hagerman Lodge, at Goodings, Ida~o, Oct. 13, 1921.

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For .constituting Fidelity Lodge, at Glenn's Ferry, Oct. 11, 1921. For Laying Corner Stone of Parish House at Glenn's Ferry, May 6, 1922. For Laying Corner Stone of High School Building at Sand Point, Aug. 18, 1922. For Laying Corner Stone of Masonic Temple at Nampa, Sept. 5, 1922. . ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Grand Lodge of Idaho convened in its Fifty-fifth -:Annual Communication, in Id~ho Falls,' Idaho, Sept. 12, 1922, at 10' o'clock A. M. The Grand Master opened the M. W. Grand Lodge in Ample Form, prayer being offered by Grand Chaplain By.ron Defenoach. The roll of deceased Grand Masters was called, and Grand Lodge united in silent prayer for the honored dead. : 'ANNUAL ADDRESS. This document was very 'Short, covering only nine pages, but it is decidedly to the point, and leaves nothing to be desired in the way of clearness and forceful expression upon matters pertaining to the welfare of Masonry in that Jurisdiction. The. following excerpts from the opening remarks serve to show the decisiveness with which the Grand Master handles a subject that has caused a measure of uneasiness among'our Brethren of some Grand Jurisdictions: The closing year in this Jurisdiction, as well as in others throughout this broad land does not bring with it a very great degree of ease and comfort. Sinister influences are at work that have taxed the resources of Grand Masters to their fullest extent. There appears to be strife and contention in Masonic circles everywhere, and it is not too much to say that Masonry is on trial today as it. never has been in the past. It is not pessimism that leads me to make this assertion, but rather the col~ facts that confront us. Of cou-rse we do not fear the final outcome, for we know that Masonry will triumphantly weather the storm, whatever may be its proportions. Masonry is 'today receiving too much undesirable publicity. There are too many controversies of a Masonic nature published in our daily newspapers and in路 our many indiscreet Masonic journals. To put it in a word, Masonry is drifting from her moorings-from our Ancient Landmarks. To illustrate this truth, we wish to place on record the following telegram:

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Fletcher A. Jeter, New York, June 21, 1922. Masonic Temple, Boise, Idaho: In the past three days The World has published denunciation by Grand Masters of New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts of false reports by Ku Klux Klan that it enjoys Masonic sympathy and support. Stop Klan promoters now openly linking its name with Masonry. May we ask you to wire the World, collect, stating your official attitude towards this fraud and Ku Kluxism generally. NEW YORK WORLD. It is needless to say that no reply was made to the above. Whatever may be the merits or demerits of 路this ephemeral organization, this one fact stands out most clearly-it is un-Masonic. With its aims and purposes Masonry can have no affiliation. Masonry, in the nature of things, must keep clear of entangling alliances. A Mason who joins any so-called reform movement must do so as an individual and in no way try to make it appear that he has the backing of his lodge. If h~ is an officer in the Klan or any other organization, it is in bad taste, if not a Masonic crime, to proclaim his prominent standing in the Masonic Order, thus trying to make it appear that his actions have Masonic. sanction. This has been done in several cases outside of Idaho. . Let the Grand Lodge of Idaho pointedly refuse to join in any controversies of a political or religious nature. Let us point with piide to the three principal tenets of our Order-Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. If we cling closely to these 'fundamentals, it will never be necessary to view with alarm any encroachments upon our beloved order. Let us devote our attention to doing good. Let us pay less attention to what the opposition is doing and we shall have nothing to fear. Actions speak louder than words.

NECROLOGY. The Grand Master congratulates the Grand Lodge that Death has spared the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers of that Jurisdiction, and extends his profound sympathy to the families of the seventy路three Brethren of constituent lodges, who have' passed into life eternal during the year. The Committee on Necrology devotes two handsome pages"In' Memoriam"-to the Dead of that and sister Jurisdictions. DISPENSATIONS AND DECISIONS. There were twenty-two Dispensations, all for the usual pur-

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poses. The Grand Master reports no Decisions, although he gives a list of "questions asked and answered." With all these "answers" of the Grand Master the Committee concurred, with the exception of two, both of which referred to the standing and privileges of a suspended Master of a lodge-the Grand Master holding that such Master was still entitled to the honors and privileges of Past Master's rank, although suspended until the end of his Masonic year, but that he was ineligible to election to ,any office within the gift of the. lodge during the time of suspension; while the Committee held to the opposite view in both cases, being upheld in this by vote of the Grand Lodge. NEW LODGES. Three new Lodges were formed during the year-at Wilder, Soda Springs, and Priest River, respectively. VISITATIONS. The Grand Master made comparatively few official visits during the year, owing to the pressure of private business. but states 'tha-t his greatest pleasure was derived from the few visits which he was enabled to make. WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. This enterprise was most heartily commended by the Grand Master, who personally visited Alexandria, Va., and examined the proposed memorial at first hand. According to his view, "this tribute to Washington in the form proposed will bind the Masonic Fraternity. more closely than any other conceivable Masonic action. In this connection, the Grand Secretary reports that ~t has been most difficult to arouse the interest of the lodges in this matter, to which they "have given little or no attention." He states that $2,803.00 have been collected and sent in to the proper authori,ties, and acknowledgment received. Finally, the Committee on Jurisprudence was supported by the Grand Lodge in its recommendation that the subordinate lodges be urged to contribute at least $1.0'0 per capita for this undertaking, and that one-fifth ,of the quota be paid at this time, and, further, that the Grand Master be sent to represent the Grand Lodge at the laying of the Corner Stone of the Washington Me!ll0rial, the Committee on Accounts and Finances being instructed to provide for the expense of his visit on this occasion.

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Appendix. THE ORPHANS' FUND.

The report of the Grand Treasurer shows in this fund the suJ.l1 of $112,298.79, and the Trustees in charge of the fund rep'ort an expenditure of $10,315.93 for various purposes, including the relief' of indigent Masons, widows and orphans. FOREIGN RELATIONS. Following the recommendation of the Committee, the Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodge of Panama, and arranged for an exchange of representatives. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE. Our good Brother, George E. Knepper, writes the report, reviewing 70 Grand Jurisdictions in 120 pages. He does good work, as usual; and-also as usual-his unfailing sense of humor enlivens it aU. Though he frequently punctures a bubble of conceit, or shows the fun of a bombastic utterance, yet his pen point bears no venom, and we 'can laugh with him-the more especially since in this report he does not "touch up" Missouri, but gives her a kindly and complimentary review of some two and a half pages, in which he evidences approval of our Grand Master's "interpretations" and work. He compliments your correspondent by agreeing with a personal opinion expressed in a recent review, although this opinion was at variance with the action of his own Grand Lodge. We hereby thank him, and at the same time extend our congratula"tions upon the fact of his "coming of age" as a reviewer, of which he has just cause to be proud.

ILLINOIS. 1922. Elmer E. Beach, G. M. Owen Scott, G. S. Delmar D. Darrah. Lodges, 919.

1923. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent Members, 247,570. Gain, 16,658.

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held in the City of Chicago, at Aryan Grotto Temple Building, com路 mencing on Tuesday, October 10th, 1922, and was opened in Ample Form by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Brother' Elmer E. Beach. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge, the brethren were delightfully entertained with a, musical program rendered by the Boys' and Girls' Band of the Illinois Masonic Home; St. Cecelia Orchestra, composed of members of St. Cecelia Lodge No. 86'5, and Ingleside Quartette. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. M. W. Brother Elmer E. Beach, Grand Master, designates his Address as a "Report." Be this as it may, it is a valuable document, and contains many things which are WQrth reproducing. His opening paragraphs will be read with int~rest. He says: As this message to you is penne.d I am profoundly impressed, indeed I may say oppressed, by the conviction that the ~pirit of unrest, doubt, suspicion and discontent which might reasonably have been expected immediately following the world war, has not been diminishing as time has passed. Class hatred and jealousy is more pronounced than ever before. The wage earners are filled with bitter animosity toward those who have accumulated or are possessed of the wealth without which the large industries of the world can not be carried on. Without accumulated wealth there can not be railroads and steamboats, telephones and telegraphs, coal mines and steel mills. or any of the great mercantile or manufacturing industries which not only furnish employment and a livelihood to the millions of wage earners, but enable the manual laborer to educate himself and family and enjoy not only the necessaries of life, but also luxuries whit::h eVEm wealth could not obtain a few generations ago. Reason, common sense, justice, and mutual self-interest demand that jealousy. animosity and suspicion shall not control the relations between the workers and the owners' of wealth, but that a board; generous human sympathy should exist and control the relations between these classes. The time will surely come when a universal brotherhood among men will be a reality and not a mere verbal expression of a theory. when universal permanent peace shall exist among the nations of the world. Enlightened common sense and self-interest must establish a proper and equitable relationship between capital and labor. There are several millions of Freemasons in the world. All of them are students of t~e profound philosophy or system of moral principles of the universal institution. No finer or more perfect moral system has ever been established by man. No one can calculate the wide influence and irresistible force of such an organiza-

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tion. Free from political bias or influence and wholly non-sectarian, it inculcates those fundamental principles of morality, justice, and patriotism concerning which all right thinking men agree and to which the consciences of all good men yield ready assent. Such an army of men, recruited from every rank and walk of life, animated by the principles and teachings of such an Institution, must exert a compelling influence for good in the world which shall do much to hasten the coming of the era of peace on earth and good will toward men. . Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are guaranteed to us by the Constitution. Every individual has the fundamental and inalienable right, not only to refuse to work or render service against his will, in other words to refrain from or to quit work when he chooses, but also has an equal right to seek employment and to work when, where and upon whatever terms or conditions he can obtain employment. A forcible denial of this right by any body or combination of men, no matter how numerically strong or powerful they may be, if allowed by the government, can result only in the crumbling of the foundations of the Republic, the certain destruction of all liberty and independence and a return to chaos. The tenets of Freemason'ry 'and the cardinal virtues taught us in every lodge, a sense of justice and the moral fibre of our Universal Institution, must form a stabilizing influence which shall lead to the destruction-the utter annihilation-of the pernicious doctrine that, when a group, organization or combination of men voluntarily give up and abandon their employment, any right exists to resort to violence and bloodshed to prevent other men, who are willing to do so, from entering the employment thus abandoned. The continued exi~,tencG of our mod~I'n ;nnustrial system and civilization depends upon the destruction of the wicked and unjust claim that a man or body of men may refuse to work and then by violenC,e prevent others from doing the worl~ which they themselves refuse to d-o. The right to work; when, where, and upon such terms and conditions as one chooses, unmolested by threats or unlawful violence, is a necessary corollary of the right not to work in any employment against one's will-in othel" words, the right to resist slavery. Here is an opportunity for Masons and Masonry to assist in a practical movement to educate the conscience of the world to a proper conception of this fundamental question.

DISCIPLINE. The Grand Master cites several cases of discipline, one of a Secretary who was dilatory in the matter of issuing a dimit in proper form, etc. Another, of a Secretary who disregarded an order to furnish' a transcript of proceedings in a trial case; and still another of a Mastel' who had wilfully disregarded the objections explicitly made to him by a Past Master and by both War-

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dens against the initiation of a candidate. All three officers were deposed and the Grand Lodge confirmed the Grand Master in his action, and ordered these brethren to be put on trial, for their several offenses. DISPENSATION WITHDRAWN.

Here is a case which shows the trend of circumstances in these days of rush and excitement: During the year, after investigation and a favorable ;eport of a committee a dispensation was granted to Amram Lodge U. D. and it was duly instituted. A considerable amount. of work was' done by this lodge, 68 candidates were raised, the records were properly kept and the transactions of the lodge were in conformity with the legal requirements. However, a very unfortunate situation developed in the lodge. Conditions of inharmony became pronounced, and such bitter personal animosity and jealousy among the officers and some members became' apparent that I was re-路 luctantly forced to believe that the elements of discord were such that the brethren could not be expected to work together with that degree of harmony and concord so essentially necessary in a lodge. I was convinced that the issuance of a charter would only perpetuate an intolerable situation, and I accordingly withdreyv the dispensation.

RECOMMENDA TION~:

The Grand Master made a number of Recommendations, among which the following is interesting: Hundreds of questions are propounded to the Grand Master every year which even a very meagre l~nowledge of our by-laws would havc enabled those asking the questions to answer themselves. Most of the mistakes of masters of lodges result from ignorance of the law rather than from willful perversity or even careless indifference. We in Illinois have developed and perfected a splendidly effective system for teaching and learning the standard work. We have several hundred grand lecturers, each of whom has, through years' of patient study and practice, earned the title of Right Worshipful, pass~d a thorough examination before the Board of Grand Examiners, secured a commission, and .is now an authority upon .the ritual and work adopted in this jurisdiction. These brethren are of much more than average ability. and capacity.... They have been selected by rigid examinations as to their knowledge ,and gcneral fitncss. Yet in Illinois no provision or precaution has' ever been madc or taken by the Grand Lodge to insure the election as masters of our constituent lodges of brethren who possess or have proved that they have a knowledge of Masonic law, custom and usage in any degree greater than that possessed by the average membcr of whom little or nothing in this particular is expected or

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required.路 Indeed the very general custom in hundreds of lodges of regularly and almost religiously advancing each officer in line to the next higher office necessarily results in the election of Masters who mayor may not possess any knowledge of law and usage sufficient to qualify them for the discharge of the important and varied duties of the- office. These considerations have led me to the conviction that no brother should be eligible to election as master who has not previous to his election proved that he has the requisite knowledge of the law to justify the expectation that he can administer the affairs of the lodge in an orderly and satisfactory manner. The evidence of proficiency should be the possession of a commission or certificate issued路 by a properly constituted Board of Legal Examiners only after a thorough examination. This system may be gradually put in force by the adoption of appropriate legislation which shall not be retroactive to the extent of applying to or affecting present masters and shall become operative only at a date in the future sufficiently distant to enable all wardens or others to prepare and take the required examination. As one example out of hundreds which might be cited to illustrate the importance of requiring masters to .possess at least a reasonable familiarity with our Masonic law, allow me to call your attention to what occurred in one of our lodges recently. A candidate petitioned and was rejected in a lodge and afterwards became a resident in another Illinois town. After living路 in the latter town a year or more be petitioned the lodge there and explicitly stated when and where he had previously petitioned and been rejected. The lodge nevertheless received his petition without asking for or receiving a ,waiver, and in due time elected the candidate and conferred the degrees upon him. vVhen the attention of the Master was called to this plain violation of the law, he expressed astonishment and declared he never knew of the exiRtence of Code No. 475, which in words too plain to be misunderstood explicitly forbids what this Master had in his ignorance done. I hope the committee on Legislation will prepare and submit at this session of the Grand Lodge appropriate amendments to our law to cover the points above mentioned on this SUbject.

CONCLUSION.

In his conclusion, the Grand Master has a paragraph ~hich .furnishes food for thought. He says: In administering the affairs !)ertaining to the office of Grand Master, I have been mor& and more impressed with the thought that a free, generous and willing obedience to law is essential to - the well-being and perpetuity of our honored Institution. Disobedience 路to or disregard of any law, quickly breeds contempt for all law. This leads directly to anarchy and chaos. No State or Institution can long endure without a genuine and patriotic loyalty to the law. This is as true of our Fraternity as of our state or

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country. The solemn admt>nition I would like to give to the 250,000 Masons in this state is, first to learn the law, and then to yield willing and loyal obedience to the law. The growth of the Institution in this state during the past year has not been so great in numbers as in some ~Tears, and yet we are hopeful that the moral strength of Freemasonry has been increasing as rapidly as the Institution has ever increased numerically. This thought, this hope, suggests a comparison which may be interesting and warrant some speculation as to causes or effects. In 1871, with 36,000 Masons in Illinois, there were 114 expulsions Q.nd 75 suspensions for unmasonic conduct. In 1921, with 230,000 Masons, the expulsions were only 23. With less than one-sixth as many Masons in 1871, - there were five times as many expulsions loS in 1921. What has caused this remarkable change? Were our brethren of 1871 thirty times less careful in the selection of' candidates, or were they thirty times more strict and rigid in enforcing the moral and Masonic law than we of 1921? Or to put it the other way, are we thirty times more carefUl in weighing the qualifications of candidates, or are we only one-thirtieth as strict in the enforcement of moral and Masonic obligations as our brethren of fifty years ago? In any event, we must be forced to the conclusion that superlative care and caution should be exercised by us in passing upon the qualifications of candidates if we are' to hope to maintain the Institution as a strong moral force for the building of character and for the maintenance of good order, good citizenship, loyalty and patriotic devotion to our country. If the. time shall ever come when few or no laws at all shall be necessary to protect the rights路 of indiViduals, it will be when the whole .world shall have become obedient to the teachings and tenets of Freemasonry.

MASONIC DEDICATIONS. Eight Masonic Temples were dedicated during the year. LODGES C.oNSTITUTED. Twenty new lodges were constituted. CORNER-STONES LAID. Nine corner-stones were laid, six being for new Masonic Tern-, pIes, two for schools, and one for the new Eastern Star and Masonic Home at Rockford. LODGES U. D. Twenty-eight lodges U. D. were instituted.

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ORATION. The Oration of the session was delivered by former Governor Frank O. Lowden, to whom a rising vote of thanks was tendered, and the address ordered printed in the Proceedings'. One excerpt we must include for it is very weighty and well worth repeating: You will recall, I am sure, that for months following the war we werc as apprehensive of the red flag as we had been fearful during the war of the Central Empires. And about that time it was my good fortune to visit Philadelphia, where they had done me the honor of inviting me to come to receive the 33rd degree of this Great Order-and I am l)erfectly willing to admit to you that I have always felt I hardly deserved that honor. I said that to some of the brethren-I see Brother Goddard here, he will testify I I said it to him, and Brother Emmerson, another, will testify I admitted it at the time-but though I might have felt in my heart a little unworthy of the honor, I did not decline it, I want to assure you of that. And so I went down to Philadelphia and I attended the meeting of the Supreme Council; and when I heard the figures read I learned that there were two and a half million of Masons in America, and that during these months the Order had grown with a rapidity it had never shown before. And as I sat there recalling these problems' with which we had to deal, and these dangers that were arisj~ out of Eastern Europe, when I heard those figures announced, I again renewed my courage for the future, and I said, "There are two and a half million reasons why the Red Flag of Anarchy shall never fly above American soil!" And so in the trying times of peace, this Great Order is jUst as impressive and just as beneficent as it had been during the crucial days of war. Today it is playing a great part in this most critical era of the world's history, because it is not ashamed to meet in the presence of the flag,and it does not shrink from looking- into an open Bible, because Justice, Righteousness, Mercy and Brotherhood are just as potent concepts with the Order today as they were a half a century ago. And today the world needs a revival of these old aspirations of the human heart; the world needs a reaffirmation of those basic principles as it has not needed it before within my time.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Foreign Correspondence is from the pen of our good brother, Delmar D. Darrah, and occupies about two hundred pages, introduced by a "characteristic" Salutatory, which is highly ~ntertaining. Missouri is kindly treated in four pages, the ad-

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ministration of our Grand Master, Wm. F. Johnson, being under notice.

INDIANA. 1924. 1923. Chas. A. LippiIicott, G. M. Robert W. Phillips, G. M. Re-elected. Wm. H. Swintz, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Elmer F. Gay, Members, 117,074. Lodges, 559. Gain, 3,270. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Indiana for 1923 reach us in an attractive volume, splendidly gotten' up, and introduced by the pictures of the Grand Master, the Incoming Grand Master and the Grand Secretary. Each face indicates a man of character, and "to the manor born," and would suggest that ,there is no lack of good men and true, in the "Hoosier" State, 'for the high and exalted positions which Freemasonry offers. FOREWORD. This gives a brief resume of the splendid arrangements that had been made for the entertainment of the delegates. It says: Following our custom, l1t 9 :00 o'clock on the morning of the first day, May 22, entertainment wa路s provided for the representatives. Brother William Herschell, a member of Mystic Tie Lodge No. 398, gave readings from his own works, calling his "bit" "The Byways of Indiana." His new friends were delighted and his old frie'nds said they had never heard him to better advantage. He touched the hearts of his hearers with his very human selections and his pathos and humor both tended to make us all better men. The Girls' Orchestra from our Masonic Home displayed much skill and were enthusiastically received. This orchestra and the Boys' Band of the Home give opportunity for the development of musical talent among our children. That natural ability is there, is evident when we look at the very young persons who are playing in these organizations. On Wednesday, May 23, at 8:15 A. M., 556 persons availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the IndiaJia - Masonic Home at Franklin, Ind. The train left the Union Station over the Pennsylvania railroad and arrived at the Home without mishap or delay. The buildings and 'grounds were visited, the Boys' Band and Girls' Orchestra played, delegates called on members of the Homc from their respective Lodges, and the return trip was made, leaving Franklin at 11 :00 A. M.

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Everyone seemed to be deeply and favorably impressed with the work being done at the Home. At noon on both days a lunch was served to the members of the Grand Lodge in the banquet rooms on the upper floors of the Temple. On Tuesday evening, a dinner was served, at which the present Grand Master, Charles A. Lippincott, made an address, which was given a very attentive hearing. The address was characterized, not by humor, but for the real Masonic and civic betterment to be a.btained.

THE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana convened in annual meeting in the Grand Lodge Hall of the Masonic 'remple' in the city of Indianapolis, at 10 :00 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, the 22nd day of May, A. D. 1923, A. !.J. 5923, being the fourth Tuesday in May of the one hundred sixth year of the Grand Lodge. There being a constitutional number of Lodges duly represented, M. W. Robert W. Phillips, Grand Master, opened the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Indiana in ample form, and after prayer by Rev. Joseph J. Rae, Grand Chaplain, declared it ready for the transaction of business.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCED. The roll of representatives of other Gt"and Jurisdictions was called, and the representatives present were introduced. Each reported his Grand Jurisdiction in a prosperous condition, and that peace and harmony prevailed. Felicitations were exchanged between the respective Grand Jurisdictions and the Grand Lodge of Indiana.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This is a dignified document of between forty and fifty pages, setting forth conditions as the Grand Master has seen them, and containing many worthy passages. Speaking generally, the Grand Master observes that: It is very gTatifying' to note the condition of Masonry in Indiana today. Having ]lassed over the Ileak of abnormal activity, our Fraternity is adjusting itself to a more .healthy basis on which to work, and the Lodges are putting into practice, more than ever before. the sublime principles taught in our Charges and Lectures, and working toward the strengthening and building up of the spirit of Freemasonry.

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I sincerely hope that we may in every Lodge accomplish the high aim of making every candidate a real Mason, to go forth a living example of the principles of our Order. Several of the Lodges have completed new Temples during the year, and quite a number at the present time have building plans under consideration, while many others have remodelled and improved their quarters, and by so doing have materially added to the dignity and impressiveness of the service a Lodge can render in the community.

LODGES PLACED UNDER PROBATION.

The Grand Master refers to three specific cases in which he has placed Lodges under Probation, and this seems to be a measure calculated to do good. The' Grand Master reports the usual activities in the way of Dispensations granted, Lodges set to work, and all the other sundry functions which pertain to his routine duty. . SILENCE AND CIRCUMSPECTION.

The following was timely: On November 10, 1922, I issued a General Letter to the Lodges throughout the Jurisdiction, calling their attention to the necessity of impressing upon the minds of our members the importance of bridling their tongues and l{eeping the business of the Lodge more secr.et, which letter is pUblished in full in this report. Since this letter was issued, I have received. numerous requests from Lodges for permission to reprint ·same and send a copy to each of their members. All such requests were denied as· I· did not deem it best to have the letter go any place but into a regular Indiana Lodge of Freemasons.

We would gladly quote the whole letter did our space permit, ·but "he who runs may read." The Grand Master is enthusiastic iIi his support of the George Washington Memorial and sets forth the present status. of that enterprise with great clearness. MASONIC BOARD OF RELIEF.

The Grand Master speaks o·f this institution in strong terms of approval, and tells of the splendid work that it is doing.

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Appendix. REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE.

P. G. M. Brother Elmer F. Gay submits his tenth Annual Report under the caption: "Indiana Annual Masonic Review." Brother Gay gives the Masonic membership of the United states, includi'ng the Philippines as 2,767,966, being an increase of 173,982. The' membership of the Grand Lodges in Canada total 163,1'58', being an increase of 11,770. The total number of lodges in the United States reaches 15,858.

The total number of lodges in Canada is 1,187. Fifty-two Grand Jurisdictions are reviewed in his report and Missouri is among them. Judge Lucas' administration receives kindly mention.

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Amos N. Alberson, G. M. Frank W. Glaze, G. M. N. R. Parvin, G. S. Re-elected (of course) Louis Block. Grand Correspondent. Members, 78,60'(}. Lodges, 540. Gain, &,06'5. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Iowa come to our table in the usual well-gotten-up volume which has become so familiar and which is still further evidence of the well-ordered manner in which the work of the Grand Secretary, our worthy Brother, Newton R. Parvin, conducts the business of the Craft, in that great Jurisdiction. The steel engraving of the Grand Master which introduces the volume sets off the book splendidly, and every other feature of its make-up is a delight to those who enjoy seeing and handling a book that is worth while. The "sketch" of the Grand Master, which accompanies the engraving is good reading, setting forth his life story in chapters that thrill and make one glad that he belongs to this ancient and honorable fraternity. SEVENTY-NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Seventy-ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge

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of Io\va met in the City of Des Moines, and was opened in Ample Form on Tuesday, June 13, 1,922, by the Grand Master, assisted by the Grand Officers. Prayer was offered by the Grand Chaplain. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. This is a splendid setting forth of things Masonic, both as they are in Iowa, and also throughout the world. Many worthy things are said by the Grand Mast~r, which we would fain路 excerpt, did space permit. A paragraph must, however, suffice. He says: As I consider the possible influence. of nearly 80,000 brethren of Iowa through their personal exemplification of the doctrine and teachings of Masonry, I am convinced that Masonry can and will act as.a guard to check all anarchism and disregard for established law; that it can and will foster and promote such public school systems as will give every boy and girl in our land an equal opportunity to make the most of their natural endowments; that it will sponsor and support every laudable movement to aid the moral and physical welfare of our youth; ,that it will lend an active support to religion; continue its good works of benevolence and charity and generally exhibit its fealty to our dogma of "The Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of God."

MISSOURI CENTENNIAL. The Grand Master refers to this in the following terms: It was a great disappointment to me that I was unable to be

present to participate in this noteworthy anniversary of our Mother' Grand Lodge. The charters of our first four lodges in Iowa were granted by this Grand Lodge of Missouri, to whom we have ever felt doubly bound by these special fraternal ties. I commissioned my Deputy, Brother J. Ray Nyemaster, to represent the Grand -Lodge of Iowa on this occasion, and right well did he perform the task assigned to him. In his closing remarks at that time he stated: "The Masons of Iowa are proud of their origin, 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 filial greeting and their pledge that the 路Grand Lodge of Missouri shall always have ground for honest pride in the fact that it made possible the growth of Masonry in ,Iowa."

Sympathetic reference is made to the Masonic Service Association, the George Washington Memorial Association, and to the Research Work carried on by the Grand Lodge. -CLANDESTINE MASONRY. Mentioning the trials in Salt Lake City of McBlain Thomson

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and oth~rs, the Grand Master makes this further reference' which is of interest: Those in charge of the case promptly realized the resources of our Iowa Masonic Library and the special qualifications of some of our prominent Masons, and a number of these brethren were called as witnesses for the state. At the earnest request of the, prosecution', and with the concurrence of your Grand Master and Brother Parvin, our Brother C. C. Hunl, Deputy Grand Secretary, was delegated to proceed to Salt Lake City, with such briefs and authorities as in his judgment might' be required to disprove the false claims put forth by this clandestine organization and to assist in the case, both as counsel and witness. This very responsible duty was assumed by Brother Hunt to the satisfaction of all concerned, and his efforts deserve the thanks of the craft. The case had in it so much interest to all branches of the craft that a complete abstract of the same has been secured for our Masonic Library.

CIPHERS. One is somewhat surprised to find an item under this head in connection with anything Masonic in the Grand Jurisdiction of Iowa-the Jurisdiction of Ritualistic Perfection! But, here it is, the Grand Master says: The unholy and unlawful practice of the use of ciphers by officers of lodges is still lurldng with us, but I am pleased to say to you that its shadow is growing less, and now as it is on the retreat it is hoped that the brethren will give it a vigorous kick. Elect no officers who will not learn the work, and impress upon them that you would rather they would resign than disobey Masonic l.aw in this matter. .

We are greatly hampered by lack of space for this year's . report, and we must regretfully pass over a number of interesting items, all of which, however, indicate that our brethren a.cross the line to the North are wide awake; and keenly alive to the best interests of the Craft. And, above all,-peace and harmony prevails among路 all the bodies of the Masonic family, which is greatly to the benefit of the individual members thereof. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. We always envy our :worthy Brother Block. His reports are always of the best, and the present one is in no way behind its predecessors. His "Foreword" and "Afterword" we should like to quote in full if our limited space did not prevent. He sums up Iowa's Masonic endeavors under the three heads of Ritual,

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Educational, and Relief, and his effort is a masterpiece. Brother Block, as usual, is very kind and fraternal in his treatment of Missouri. He devotes almost six pages to his review of our 101st Annual Communication, and quotes happily from Grand Master W. F. Johnson's Address. He also commends the Correspondent's report, for which he has our thanks.

IRELAND 1922. The Earl of Donoughmore, G. M. Henry q. Shellard, G. S. Lodges, 600 (?)

1923. Re-elected. Re-elected. Members, 28,905.

Gain, (?)

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ireland for the year 1922 are contained in a small pamphlet of some fifty pages, prefaced with a full-page cut of R. W. The Right Han. Sir Wm. J. Goulding, Bart: Junior Grand Warden, and their b-revity is more than compensated by the intense interest which is displayed therein. Probably no Grand Jurisdiction in the world, at the present day, has passed through such an eventful period as has Ireland, and every page of the Proceedings breathes such a spirit of true brotherhood that our hearts rejoice more than ever, if that were possible, in the wonderful principles which can produce such results, and under such circumstances. As usual with this, and several other Grand Jurisdictions across the Atlantic, no statistics concerning membership are published, and therefore we are unable to give our readers facts which are always interesting to an Ame~ican Constituency, along theÂŁe lines. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Stated Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ireland was held in Dublin on St. John's day, December 27, 1922. The Deputy Grand Master, Colonel Claude Cane, in the absence ()f the M. W. Grand Master, delivered an address which occupies some ten pages of the Proceedings, every word of which teems with deep interest and good judgment.

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Reference is made to several changes in the Grand Lodge Officiary, notably that of the making of the former Assistant or Paid Grand Secretary into the permanent Grand Secretary, and the abolishing of the former Honorary Grand Secretary. R. W. Brother Henry C. Shellard is the new Officer, and judging from the comments of the Deputy Granq Master, he already enjoys the utmost confidence of the brethren. . Brother Richard Best, 'who has accepted office in the newly created State of Northern Ireland, and consequently has had to change his residence from Dublin to Belfast, resigned his office of Grand Treasurer, and R. W. Brother Robert Macalister, LL.D., has succeeded him in that capacity. The new office of Grand Registrar having been created, Bro. Sir Robert Baird, a distinguished Freemason from Ulster has been appqinted, and the Deputy Grand Master voices the pleasure of the Grand Lodge in that one of路 the highest offices go'!s to a brother from Ulster.

THE FRATERNAL DEAD.' Tender mention is made of the passing of a number of distinguished brethren, among whom R. W. Brother M. E. Solomons of Dublin; W. Brother James M. Lowery, Past Senior Grand Deacon; W. Brother Wm, Bewley, a member of the Board of General Purposes; Brother Samuel Edge, K. C., and R. W. Brother Mr. Justice Gordon are mentioned for their eminent services to the Craft. EVENTS OF THE PAST YEAR. Under this caption we quote a paragraph from the Address which, we are sure, will be read with interest: "What happened here in the South of Ireland during the past year, and especially in this house of ours, is so fresh within your memory, and has been so thoroughly dealt with in the路 Report, that I need not elaborate it very much. You all know and will remember how on the 24th of April this beautiful Hall 'of ours was suddenly invaded by a number of armed and lawless men, and tal{en forcible possession of. The occurrence was not wholly unexpected, fortunately perhaps, because I had heard warning's of it for some weeks before. I took upon myself, some six weeks before the occurrence actuailY took place, to remove all the -archives and things which really mattered-as far as the history of the Grand Lodge of Ireland was concerned-from the doubtful security of our strong room and safes downstairs to a much safer place, a place where they

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were in absolutely perfect safety all through the trouble, and where they still remain. Naturally the current books, and things you were using every day, had to remain in the Hall and take their chance. But I am alluding more particularly to the old. minute books and old records, and of that sort, belonging to the Grand Lodge ever since the year there first was a Grand Lodge in Ireland, nearly 200 years ago, which would have been absolutely irreplaceable. These were all absolutely safe the whole time (applause). "As you may imagine, after the occupation became an accomplished fact, my frame of mind was not a very enviable one. I had to assume a very great deal of responsibility, and I' felt that any wrong step on my part, or on the part of those with whom I took counsel, might lead to very much worse things than had already happened. '1 felt that anything would be better than having this building and all its contents destroyed; I felt that sooner than rush things, it was better to submit to what was an undoubted indignity, and a great pain and grief to all of us, for some time rather than run the risk of seeing all that we held most sacred go up in flames and ashes. So for six weeks I and others who were advising me had to possess our souls in patience. So many Brethren gave me such valuable help during that time-with advice and work as well -that it would really be invidious to name anyone in pa;rticular, with the exception. I think, of one Brother whose work was not at an end 'when we got this Hall back, but to whom we all owe a very deep debt of gratitude for all he has done in restoring us to our possessions here, and that is your Grand Superintendent of Works, Bro. G. Murray Ross (applause). I should like also to personally thank Bro. Besson, of the Hibernian Hotel, for the very prompt way in which he came to QUI' rescue and gave us the resources of his house, and a room in which to establish a temporary office. It was a great advantage to us to only have to cross the street and to be saved from the trouble of looking out for some place where the business of Grand Lodge could be carried on. Bro. Besson was most accommodating and most kind to us all through that time."

RELATIONS WITH THE GOVERNMENT.

Mentioning this the Deputy Grand Master says: "I am bound to say that during all the negotiations carried on with the view of getting this building restored to us, I was treated with the very greatest courtesy and consideration by those members of the Provisional Government with whom I came in contact (applause). They seemed to realize fully what our Order is, I am speaking particularly ~ow of two men who -arc no longer living, no longer in the Government, Mr. Michael Collins and Mr. Arthur Griffiths. They seemed to realize that, so far from our being a

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dangerous body, we were a body as we are, bound to' support, and give all the assistance we can, to any legally constituted Government of the country in which we live, and that we, are entirely deserving of the support of that路 Government (applause). When I found that they were in this frame of mind, I must say that a great load was lifted from my mind, I felt that we in our future, once law and order were established in Ireland, would be assured, and I believe that it will be so. No government with any sense at all can fail to recognize that a body composp.d as we are, and holding the principles that we do, and taught, as we are taught, in our ceremonies and ancient charges, can be anything but a source of strength to any reasonable GovernI11ent."

MASONIC UNITY. This paragraph from the Address will be read with real gratification by all who desire the truest prosperity of our Fraternity: It is a very bright spot in our future outlook to find how thoroughly in accordance with us our Brethren in the North are. Whatever divisions otherwise may happen in Ireland, there is not the slightest prospect, at present at any rate, of any division between the Masons of Northern Ireland and the Masons of Southern Ireland. The Masons of Ulster, equally with the Masons of Dublin and the South have one great common heritage-the Grand Lodge of Ireland. The Grand Lodge of Ireland is the Grand Lodge of Ireland, not of any particular section of Ireland. As long as it remains the Grand Lodge of Ireland, it ranks as the second Grand Lodge in the world, and in point of everything except a few years of age, I think we can claim full equality with the mother Grand Lodge of the world, England.

Mention is made 'of the Installation of the Prince of Wales as Senior Grand Warden of the Grand Lqdge of England, and a brief notice of the, MASONIC CHARITIES of the Grand Lodge, which show remarkable vitality, brings to a conclusion a most iI).spiring address. There is no Report on Correspondence.

KANSAS. 192~. 1923. Richard E. Bird, G. M. John McCullagh G. M. Re-elected. Albert K. Wilson, G. S. Grand Correspondent. Albert K. Wilson. Members, 72,297. Lodges, 435. Gain, 3,147.

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tastefully gotten up, and beautifully illustrated with splendid cuts. The Grand Master, M. W. Brother John McCullagh; three of the oldest Secretaries; the late Deputy Grand Master, R. W. Brother John A. Ferrell; and the "Appointive Officers" of the Grand Lodge, all smile upon the readers, from clear cut pictures and form a pleasant relief to the printed pages of the Proceedings. THE SIXTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The M. W. Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas convened in the Banquet Hall of the Scottish Rite Temple in the city of Wichita, Kansas, Wednesday, the 28th day of February, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923, at 9 o'clock A. M. A constitutional number of lodges being represented, the M. W. Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, after an invocation of divine blessing by Rev. l!~red E. Brooks, Grand Chaplain.

INTRODUCTION OF GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The Grand Secretary called the roll of Grand Representatives near the Grand Lodge of Kansas, and they were welcomed by the M. W. Grand Master. Suitable acknowledgment of the reception accorded them was made by M. W. William L. Burdick, Grand Representative of Porto Rico.

ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This is worthy document in every way, and gives a very readable account of the "doings" of the Grand Master during the y,ear. He observes that: During the year there has been an increase in our membership of 5,437; 1,153 have dimitted, 844 have answered the final summons and laid down the working tools of life; 289 have been suspended or expelled and four were erroneously reported last year, making a net gain for the year of 3,147, which makes a total membership of 72,297 on January 1, 1923.

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He says: The Kansas Masonic Home, located in th"is city, is the monument erected by the Masons of Kansas, not to the dead, but to exemplify the greatest of all "virtues, Charity. It provides all the comforts of home to those of our members and their families, who, according to its rules, are entitled to admission. The number of the Home Family on January 1, 1923, was 203-this does not include employees. Under the management of the Superintendent an!l Matron, Bro. and Mrs. W. D. Snell, I believe every effort has been

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made to make it indeed a home for each and every member.

THE BURLINGTON FLOOD is referred to as follows: Early in the spring a great calamity visited the city of Burlington, in the ftpod which destroyed a large part of the business section of the city. I immediately communicated with R. 'V. Brother Glick Fockele, Distriet Deputy Grand Master, and requested him to go to Burlington and investigate conditions and find out if there were any Masons, or members of their families, in distress and in need of assistance, advising him that if he found such. I would recommend to the Council of Admin istration of t~e Grand Lodge, that an appropriation from the Charity Fund be made to provide for their necessities. Brother Fockele immediately went to Burlington, investigated the situation, and advised me that there was not a single case of distress among the Masons or their families at Burlington that would necessitate the usc of the Charity Fund of the Grand Lodge for their relief.

NEW HAMPSHIRE. Under this head the Grand Master recites a difficulty which has arisen between the' G~and Lodge of New Hampshire and their own, due to differences of administration in the matter of visiting. We regret to see that "relations" have been severed, and trust that this is but temporary. We have no inclination whatever to "intervene" between disputants, if such they are; but, we are under the impression. that Freemasonry is a "bigger" institution than any individual Grand Lodge, no matter what its "sovereign prerogatives" may be. We have always been under the impression that "Brotherly Love" was a more potent factor than technical legislation, and we are sure, therefor~, that this "misunderstanding" if such it is, will soon pass away. "Let Brotherly Love prevail!" FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Our veteran Albert K. Wilson again furnishes the Report on Correspondence, and it abounds in many good things, and is splendid reading from first to last. Missouri is accorded fine treatment, and our Centennial Session is reviewed in a very fraternal spirit. The Correspondent is not forgotten, for which we tender our thanks.

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KENTUCKY. 1923. Emerson E. Nelson, G. M. Fred. W. Hardwick, G.. M. Fred. W. Hardwick, G. S. Dave Jackson, G. S. (Deceased) W. W. Clarke. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 613. Members, 70,353. Gain, 3,048. 1922.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky come to our table in the familiar portly volume, which is the workmanship of the Masonic Home Press. It is always doubly interesting to us on this account, for it is the production of the boys who have been trained to their trade in this noble Institution-the pride of Kentucky Freemasonry. The Proceedings for 1922 are prefaced by cuts of the incoming and outgoing Grand Masters, both of which are excellent likenesses, and reveal men of character and ability. The "sketch" of the Grand Master, written by his long-time friend and Brother, Past Grand Master John H. Cowles, who is now the honored Sovereign Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction, A. A. S. R., is worthy of the writer, and is true to life as to the Grand Master, whom we have long known and esteemed. No wonder that such a brother should be the logical successor to the late lamented Dave Jackson in the Grand Secretariat. A more tireless, unselfish and effective worker in Freemasonry we have not known than Fred W. Hardwick of Kentucky. THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL . COMMUNICATION of the Grand Lodge 'of Kentucky was held in the Shubert Building, Louisville, Kentucky, commencing Tuesday morning, October 17, 1922-, at 10 o'clock. .The Grand Master, Fred. W. Hardwick, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. INTRODUCTION. The Grand Master, immediately after the opening of the Grand Grand Commander of the Southern Jurisdiction of Scottish Rtte Lodge, introduced Past Grand Master, John H. Cowles, Sovereign Masons, who addressed the Brethren.

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ANNUAL ADDRESS. The Annual Address of the Grand Master is a brief, businesslike resume of his administration, and is characteristic of the man. He sets forth every detail that he deems worthy of attention, anr1 wastes neither the time of the Grand Lodge nor the space of the Proceedings in needles8 repetition. The outstanding matter of the Address is the MIDMORIAL NOTICE and "Appreciation" of the late M. W. Brother Dave Jackeon, P. G. M., and at the time of his death, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Brother Jackson was known by everybody, and his "Homegoing" leaves a terrible gap in the ranks of the Brotherhood. Just how much he was appreciated by the "boys" throughout the Juriediction is perhaps best shown by the immedia}e response to the appeal of the Grand Master for funds with which to erect a monument to his memory. This response amounted to more than two thousand dollars, which has provided a suitable monument and perpetual care for the same in beautiful Cave Hill Cemetery. Alas! Poor Dave! We shall always remember him! And we can still hear the words ringing in our ear-the words with which he was accustomed to greet all his Brethren: "God bless you, my Brother! It means so much to be a Mason!" GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. The Grand Master -refers to this and trusts that Kentucky will, ere long, raise her full quota of one dollar per member. MASONIC HOMES. Our Kentucky Brethren are in the midst of building operations in connection with their "Home" enterprises, and when their pro路 gram is complete, they will have one of the very best establishments in the world. We say this with great pleasure, for it was to a committee composed of the late Dr. Vincil and the Grand Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Missouri that our Kentucky brethren of forty years ago showed with pride the building they then possessed, and gave information which was of inestimable value in the building of our own Mi.ssouri Masonic Home. The Grand

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Master points out that when completed, the Fraternity in Kentucky will have an establishment representing well on to three millions of dollars. They have adopted a $l().OO fee from the newly initiated candidates, similar to ours, and this is for the Endowment Fund. THE ROB MORRIS LIBRARY. Through the good offices of Brother H. R. Coleman, for many years Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky, the valuable- library of the late Past Grand Master Rob Morris-the Poet Laureate of Freemasonry, has been presented to the Grand Lodge. One of the stipulations of Brother Coleman was that this library was, under no consideration, to be turned over to the Order of the Eastern Star. Nine corner-stones were laid during the year, all of them by proxy of the Grand Master. VISITATIONS. The Grand Master made a good many visitations, and in this work was greatly helped by the services of Past Grand Master T. J. Adams, who, as Superintendent of the Masonic Home, is known to more Masons in Kentucky than any other member of the Grand Lodge, and whose work for that Institution is monumental. DEDICATION OF HOSPITAL. In the afternoon of the first day's session of the Grand Lodge, the Hospital for the Old Masons Home at Shelbyville, Kentucky, was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies by the Grand Master ~nd his Officers. Among the addresses delivered on this occasion was one by Mrs. Fannie Hunter Middleton, which, is here given, reminiscent as it is of old days and surroundings which are rapidly resolving themselves into memories only: _ The brother who preceded me has mentioned dreams fulfilled. I have been a dreamer all my life, and the dreams of my childhood are coming true. I come before you this afternoon in a memorial to my father, James Scott Middleton. These grounds and the land around here are more sacred to me than to anyone else in this vast throng', fOT as I raise the curtains and peep on the pictures of the days gone by, I see two men coming along the wilderness trail from Virg-inia-one, a blacksmith, and seat.ed behind him his young wife, Mary Fulton; the other, a young lawyer, James

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Middleton-coming over the mountains, hills and riverlets, they tread their weary way with God as a guide and the beautiful sky for a. canopy by night. They stop not until they reached the place in Shelby County, here theY halt and these young men. looked around them and saw the beauty, the grandeur and the fertile soil. They planned homes, and now where this building is, a tailor by the name of Scott, with a large family of daughters, came from bonny Scotland, by way of Virginia, and in a short time one daughter, Nancy, married the young lawyer, James Middleton. Lawyer, blacksmith and tailor, they all discarded their professions and trade, and all "met Ul)On the level and parted on the square." When I was a little girl, I thought I would never be a Mason or have anything to do with clubs or lodges" from a purely selfish motive. This afternoon I fancy I can see my father's face and hear his plaintive voice singing: "\Ve will med Ul)on the level and part .upon the square." In the evening, when all was still and the crickets and katydids began their concert, it was then we met around our father's knee to listen to stories and hear him sing, with perhaps two little girls in his lap and another on a stool at his feet; he would ask what song he should sing, and not feeling very sleepy we would call for our favorite, "Down in Scrag Town." Then, as little eyes began to blink and little heads 路to nod, sometimes he would begin putting us to bed, and we would go to sleep with this refrain ringing in our ears: "We will meet upon the level and part upon the square." When father went to the Lodge, the next best thing was old black' Mammy's house, where she would tell ghost stories and BreI'" Rabbit tales, until we thoug'ht we could never sleep any more. Then she would take us up in her arms and sing and croon such a' song: "Oh, dat lamb, Oh dat lamb of God, Talking about that lamb going to Heaven, Talking about that lamb." And now, fri~nds, I will close, as I am sure my father's dreams came true, for he wanted to see a home for aged Masons in Shelby County and a good school in every village and community center, where men and women could debate and be instructed the same as little children, for we are all children, our bodies a little taller, our. minds a little broader-and I believe this afternoon, if he knew, he would be pleased with me-for "We lived upon the level and parted on the square."

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CAPTAIN JOHN H. LEATHERS HONORED:

The Grand Treasurer, Past Grand Master J. H. Leathers, was elected unanimously, for the forty-fourth ti~e, and his address of acceptance was- ordered printed in the Proceedings. So beautiful is this that we herewith give it to our readers: It was forty-three years ago today, October 18, 1879, when this distinguished honor was first conferred upon me. You have elected me by unanimous vote for the forty-fourth term. I doubt whether there is anyone here-I know ot none-who was present forty-three years ago. Most of you men who constitute the Grand Lodge today are not as old as forty-three years, You are the younger element coming on.

I have lived more than half of my life in this office, being a young man when I w.as elected. It has been my purpose and aim in life, not only to serve you faithfully and well, but to leave a model to whoever may come after me to work by. I am celebrating two anniversaries today, the 18th of October. Ten years previous on the 18th or October, 1869, I helped form a procession of the Grand Lodge, then not over fourteen or fifteen thousand strong in the State, and marched from the Masonic Temple, then at Fourth and Jefferson Streets, to Second and Avery Streets, and "laid the corner-stone of the Masonic ,"Vidows and Orphans' Home. We marched through the rain and the sleet and the snow, and those of us who were there stood anlde-deep in the snow when we laid the foundations of the first and g-reatest masonic structure that has ever been erected. It has. in all the years past, been the inspiration of the Craft. I believe that the seventy thousand Masons in Kentucl{y today, good men and true men, represented by this magnificent assemblag;e before me, have. been inspired to come into this Order by that great work. If men or institutions are to become great, they must do great things. The Masonic Fraternity of Kentucky has accomplished great things. They have established the grt~at Masonic \Vidows' and Orphans' Home for our widows and orphans, and a similar Home .for the Old Masons. While I am a Presbytel'ian and路 an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, I have a high reverence for all Protestant, Catholic and Jewish brethren, and I hope I will offend no one when I say that Masonry has been inspired to this great work by the Man of Galilee. It is the Spirit of the great Master that makes us follow in His :footst~ps to live for others. That is the keynote of Christianity, and it is the keynote of Masonry. Masonry has enriched and ennobled my own life. It has made me a better man than I would have been otherwise. It has thrown me into the companionship of the best citizenship of the State. It has elevated my as])irations to live well and do well and die well.

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So, today, as r stand before you to recognize this distinguished honor which has been conferred upon me for the forty-fourth time, r wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have lived unto the sear and yellow leaf of life. As to the years to come, if it should not be my privilege to appear before you again 011 thi~ stand, I want to say to yOu that through my love and faith in this great Order, through my love and faith as a follower of my Divine Redeemer, I look forward to the future without a fear, with confidence and with composure.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This is the work of our good Brother, Past Grand Master Wm. W. Clarke, of Owensboro, Kentucky, and it is of his best, although he is very much cramped for space-only 64 pages being allotted for his work. Missouri is courteously treated in about a page, with a kind word about the Correspondent, which is appreciated.

LOUISIANA. 1923. Ira W. Sylvester, G. M. John A. Davilla, G. S. John A. Davilla, Chm. . Lodges, 281.

1924. Joseph Sinai, G. M. Re-elected. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 31,221. Gain, 1,532.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana for 1923 are embellished with a picture of M. W. Joseph Sinai, the newlyelected Grand Master, whose genial presence makes itseU felt wherever he is. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The One Hundred and Twelfth Annual Grand Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Louisiana, convened in the .Scottish Rite Cathedral in the City of New Orleans, on Monday ,evening, the fifth of February, 1923, at 2 :30 o'clock, and was opened on the Third or Master's Degree in ample form by M. W. Brother Ira W. Sylvester, Grand Master, following prayer by Rev. Brother Caleb B.K. We,ed, Grand Chaplain.

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112th annual Grand CommunIcation; to extend greetings to those who sit for the first time as members of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge; to lament with you for those whose places are vacant and who here on earth will never greet us again. Two of our brightest and best have been taken. Most Worshipful Brother David R.Graham and Most Worshipful Brother Robert R. ReId are no more. To them the Angel of Death has whispered, "Let us cross the River and rest beneath the trees" and they wait us "over there." Parallels of Masonic virtue, ripe in years, in wisdom and in honors, they passed to their rest. May we ever cherish their memory and emulate their virtues. We come together for this, the 112th Grand Com~unication under most favorable auspices. Harmony prevails in our external relations, and such minor differ,ences as have arisen within our Lodges Nere easily and readily composed.

DISPENSATIONS GRANTED. Eighty-eight Dispensations were granted, for all and sundry, the purposes usual to our Brotherhood, four were refused, three of which were for joint installation of officers with the local Chapter of the Eastern Star. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. Referring to this the Grand Master says: its evolution the Association appears to tend away from the original idea of relief service and toward development into a great c'entral lecture bureau absorbed in the preparation and dissemination of Masonic literature, lectures and movies. While I was not favorably impressed, it appears wise to suspend judgment until their work may be more fully developed and a fair appraisal of the benefits made. ~n

REPORT OF LOUISIANA RELIEF LODGE No. 1. This was presented by W. Brother Ira Weingrun, and indicates something of the activities of that organization. It is a good report. Brethren: In accord with your regulation requiring an Annual Statement of the affairs of LouIsiana Relief Lodge No.1, I am attaching hereto the report of the Secretary, showing our financial transactions and can only say in addition that depressed business conditions during the past twelve months. have caused more than a usual drain on our resources. It has been our experience that a large number of persons have been going from place to place in search of employment, forwarded from point point by Masonic funds. Not many of these cases were

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successful in our section and the remainder were, of necessity, sent to nearby points to begin anew. Our yâ&#x201A;Źar was begun with a balance of $2,380.54 carried over, to which we added $3,942.65 from donations' and other sources, making $6,223.19 and an item of refunds amounting to $3,115.29 altogether totaling $9,338.48, out of which we have expended $8,080.97. _ In addition to this we have handled $5,284.79 for the Grand Master, which has been expended in monthly checks for the relief of the beneficiaries on his list. During the year, we have been called upon to perform the Masonic Burial Services over the remains of fourteen sojourning Masons. Be it said for the brethren of the local Lodges that these services are always well attended and reflected credit upon the fraternity.

A PLEASING EPISODE. A pleasing incident was the reading of the follOWing letter by the Grand Secretary: "New Orleans, La., February 5, 1923. "Grand Master and Officers, Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., of Louisiana. "Gentlemen: "It gives me pleasure to present through you to the Grand Lodge, F. & A. M., of Louisiana, a Gavel made from the wood of an old Hickory tree planted in the garden at the "Hermitage" Nashville, Tennessee, by a great and noble Mason-General Andrew Jackson. "General Jackson was twice Grand Master of the State of Tennessee (Oct. 7th, 1822-1823). "He was an all around one hundred per cent American citizen, a two termed President of the United States, the Hero of the Battle of New Orleans, and one of the three great Presidents. "Washington-who founded the Union. "Jackson-who perpetuated the Union. "Lincoln-who preserved the Union. "It was her,e in your City of New Orleans, where he suffered many contentions and was forced to declare Martial Law for the protection of the' hOJ.lles and families and was fined One Thousand Dollars at whieh time, he was refused the right to read his answer and defense. He promptly paid the fine, and when he started to leave the Court Room, he was piel,ed tip and carried in the arms of the people. The good women of this city, collected one thousand dollars, and offered to reimburse him, but he refused it, urging them to give it to the widows and orphans of the soldiers who lost their lives in the defense of their Country at Chalmette. "For these and other reasons, I feel it eminently 'fitting that this' souvenir of "Old Hickory" should be used in this Lodge, and that the character of Jackson should he held up for worthy emulation to the present generation of Americas-and, in words of Jackson.

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used one hundred and eight years ago 'BY TH}<~ ETERNAL' let the splendid work of this Brotherhood con tin ue to make America a better place to live in, I am, "Very respectfully, (Signed) "MRS. HARRY EVANS, of Nashville; Tennessee, ex-Regent of the 'Hermitage' Association." On motion, duly seconded the Communication was received and the gavel accepted, and the Grand Secretary directed to make appropriate reply to the donor.

RESOLUTIONS. Among these we find the following which, according to law, must lie over for a year before action is taken: Resolved, By the M. W. Grand Lodge, State of Louisiana, F. & A. that all the regulations of this Grand路 Lodge in regard to the election of its officers be amended by granting permission to nominate a Brother for any elective office in -this body. ~.,

But this resolution shall not apply to the elective officers of a Constituent Lodge, who must not be nominated for office, but elected according to present regulations. Whereas, The Masonic Fraternity teaches that it is the internal and not the external qualifications of man that shall be regarded, therefore Be It Resolved, That the regulation or edict of the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, Free and At:cepted Masons in regard to physical qualifications for membership be amended and modified to this extent-"In all cases where the applicant for the degrees in Free Masonry in the State of Lou-isiana shall have some physical defect, the Lodge may be permitted to receive and ballot upon his. petition, provided a dispensation shall first be granted by the Grand Master in his discretion."

MEXICAN AFFAIRS. The Grand Lodge decided to maintain an attitude of noninterference in Mexican affairs until the different Grand Lodges in the ~'ederal District agree upon some plan of union and concerted action. NEW MASONIC ORPHANS' HOME. After a vote was taken Alexandria was selected a8 the site for the new Masonic Orphans' Home. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This report is the work of our good Brother .John A. Davilla,

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whose charming personality is everywhere a~knowledged. He deals topically with his subject, and presents a great many concrete facts. Closing he quotes from the poem of Lawrence Dunbar, as follows: "So now when the Lord has a job for me, I never tries to shIrk; I drops whatever I has no hand, And does the Good Lord's work; And my affairs can run along, And wait till I gets through; For nobody else can ao the job, That God has marked' out for you."

And then he says: The Masonic record for the year 1921, has closed, for good, for bad, the work is finished. The record has been written and, in the words of Omar Khayyam, we say to you: The moving finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on: nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a Line, Nor all your Tears wash' out a Word of it. This little quotation for the closing of the report: We want to counsel you young men today in the words of that splendid poem of Browning: "Grow old along with me; The best is ~et to be; The last of life, for which the first was made,"

MANITOBA 1922.

1923. Andrew B. Baird, G. M. George N. Jackson, G. M. Re-elected. James A. Ovas, G: S. James S. MacEwing. Grand Correspondent. Membership, 10,208. Lodges, 91 Gain, 876.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, contained in a neat' little volume, open with a detailed report of the ceremonies connected with the laying of the Corner Stone of the Masonic Temple at Swan River, on September 2, 1921. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Forty-seventh Annual Communication of the M. W. the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons,

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.was opened in the Masonic Temple at the City of Winnipeg, Prov-. ince of Manitoba, at the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon on Wednesday, June 14th, A.D. 1922, A.L. 5922. The opening ceremonies were in Ample Form, solemnized with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. It was announced that several distinguished visitors were in waiting, to-~it: The M. W. Robert P. Anderson, P. G. M. of Michigan, M. W. Geo. M. Weir, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, and M. W. W. B. Tate, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan; these were severally introduced, received with Grand Honors, and welcomed by the Grand Master THE ANNUAL ADDRESS. This opens in such beautiful and reverent terms that we herewith present several paragraphs, assured that they will be appreciated by all who possess the true spirit of Masonry. . It is with reverence and gratitude to the Great Architect of the Universe that we meet here today for the Forty-seventh Annual Communication of our Grand Lodge. We are assembled for the purposes of legislation and to receive reports from those who have been entrusted with the. duties of office for the past year. We have also assembled to renew ties of friendship and love, to commune and counsel with each other, to the end that out of more intimate association there may grow a more useful and hormonious Masonry in Manitoba than ever before. As Grand Master, it is an esteemed privilege to extend' to all the Brethren here assembled a most fraternal greeting and cordial w~lcome.

To many of us the Annual Communication has an appeal because it is here that friendships are renewed, strengthened and perpetuated. It is here also that new friendships are made, resulting, in time, in ties of love and esteem that sl!all last as long as life itself. I trust that those of you who are here for the first time will be inspired by this sentiment, that you will feel at home, and that you will participate freely in our deliberations, bearing in mind路 that sooner or later those of us who have been long in the service must pass on, leaving the destinies of the Grand Lodge upon your shoulders. Therefore, prepare yourselves to command by learning to obey. As members of this Grand Lodge we come here as the representatives of 91 Lodges of Masons, whose membership now exceeds ten thousand. Your presence here is fraught with special significance. You come, not out of curiosity, nor for entertainment, not merely for the purpose of listening to reports and exchanging ideas, but to gain new impetus and ardor for the work of the coming year. I trust that we may all .return to our Lodges imbued with a spirit of loyalty and devotion to our institution that will impel us to emphasize and promote that great

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The Grand Master congratulates the Grand Lodge upon the substantial growth of the Fraternity during the year. NECROLOGY. The Grand Master refers to the Fraterhal Dead in, terms at once beautiful and "tender, and closes with the familiar, yet ever touching lines: "There is no death, the Stars go down To rise upon some other shore, And bright in heaven's jewelled crown They shine forever more. And ever near us, thoug'h unseen, The dear, immortal spirits tread; For all the boundless Universe Is life-there are no dead."

FRATERNAL RELATIONS. The 1l!0st outstanding event of the year was the uniting of three Grand Lodges, viz., Minnesota, Manitoba, and North Dakota in the City of Pembina, to attend the unveiling of a tablet to commemorate the establishment of l<'ree Masonry in the Western States and Canada. The occasion was one of peculiar interest, and it was estimated that 2,O()iO Masons were in attendance. Referring to the Grand Orient of Ji'rance, tho Grand Master speaks in kindly terms of that body, with which this Grand Lodge has been in fraternal relation for the past year, but expresses the hope that "the Great Light will be again restored to their altars, and the name of 'God' to their obligations and ceremonies. For 'this God shall be .our God forever and forever.''' (In the United States many of the Grand Lodges are' waiting to see this change in the attitude and spirit of the Grand Orient before recognizing that body and establishing fraternal relations therewith.) BENEVOLENCE. The Grand Master discusses this :jubject briefly, but in happy and strong terms, commending the work being done by the Fraternity, and closing with this beautiful quotation: "Go, breal{ For .giving "And must My peevish

to the needy, Sweet Charity's bread, is living," the Angel said. I be giving again and again?" and pitiless ?nswer ran;

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"Oh, 110!" said the Angel, piercing me through, "Just give till the Master s'tops giving to you:'

The Grand Master exhorts all, and especially the new lodges to exercise great care in the selection of those admitted to membership, stating very truly that "a lodge can rise no higher than the units which compose it." Dispensations were granted for the formation of six new lodges during the year, Altogether, the address of the Grand master is in such excellent taste, containing so much of good, that we would be glad to copy many pages, if our space permitted, And we will t.ake the liberty of quoting the following poem, contained in his conclusion: "A builder builded a temple, He wrought it with grace and skillPillars and groins and arches All fashioned to work his wilL And men said, as they saw its beauty, 'It shall never know decay. Great is thy skill, oh builder, Thy fame shall endure for aye.' "A mother builded a temple 楼lith loving and infinite care, Planning each arch with patience, Laying each stone with prayer, None praised her unceasing efforts, None knew of her wondrous plan. For the temple the mother (teacher) builded Was unseen by the' eyes of M'll n. "Gone is the builder's teml)leCrumbied in the dust; Low lies each stately pillar, Food for consuming rust. Bu t the temple the, mother builded Will last while ages roll. For that beautiful unseen temple Was a child's immortal soul. ..路

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCR Our worthy Brother, James S. MacEwing furnishes us a most excellent paper, which, strictly speaking, is not a review, but a well written presentation of the deliverances of various Grand Lodges on the most vital and interesting questions which appear in their Proceedings. Although, as already stated, this is not a: review, yet it is a very interesting article, containing quotations from the addresses of Grand Masters, and conclusions formulated

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MARYLAND. 1922. 'Warren S. Seipp, G. M, . George Cook, G. S. Rev. Henry Branch. Lodges, 120.

1923. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 29,632.

Gain, 1,202; The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Maryland for 1922 contain, in addition to the records of the Semi-annual and Annual , Communications, those of three Special Communications,-one for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the Temple of Glen Burnie I..Jodge, Glen Burnie, Md.; another for dedicating the new Temple of Cambridge Lodge at Cambridge,_ Md., ~nd the third for the Constituting of Poolesville Lodge, No. 214, at Poolesville, Md. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most WorshipfUl Grand Lodg'e of A. F. & A. Masons of commenced its Two Hundred and Fifty-ninth Semi-Annual Communication on this Second Tuesday of May, 1922, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.

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The Grand Lodg-e was o!)ened in due form by the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. The Right Worshipf~l De}luty Grand Master ordered the Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, toget.her with t.he Grand Pursuivant and the Grand Director of Ceremoni~s, t.o proceed to the apartment :of the Most Worshipful Grand Master and inform him that the Grand Lodge of Ancient. Free and Accepted MasonS of Maryland was now open and await.ed his pleasure. The Most Worshipful Grand Mast.er, Brother Warren S. Seipp, accompanied by the Right vVorshipful Grand" Sword ~earer, was escorted into the Grand Lodge. His ent.rance was proclaimed by t.he Right Worship6ul Grand Marshal, the Grand Honors were given, and the Most Worshipful Grand' Mast.el' was conducted to t.he F.ast.

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terms to the passing of the late Charles C. Homer, Jr., Past Grand Master. He said: It is with great sorrow we assemble in the Grand Lodge tonight. The .passing of our friend and brother, Past Grand Master Charles C. Homer, Jr., has cast a shadow over the peaceful scene before us. We shall miss him very, very much. Masonry has sustain'ed a' deep loss and I grieve for him with whom I have been most intimately associated for many years, and who was my warm friend, our service for and with each other being reciprocal.

A monograph of his life has been furnished the Craft in order to perpetuate his memory and pay a tribute to his Masonic endeavor, which has been ordered to be read in every Lodge, so that all may linow. of the virtues and the sterling worth of this good and exemplary character.

The Grand Master reports that more visits have been 'made than usual, and that the general condition of the Craft is reported as good. Speaking of financial conditions, he says: "Of the 42' Lodges in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, with a membel'ship of 18,852, we have 994 members who owe one year's dues, and 193 who owe over one year's dues." He reports that the number of petitioners has fallen off very decidedly, and that the average rejections amount to about onethird of. those petitioning. He reports that after a thorough discussion of the affairs of the Fraternity the Board of Managers have deemed it unwise to do anything toward a new building. The Grand Master concludes by saying: I earnestly urge that each Lodge hUsband its resources, and that the character of entertainment provided for special occasions be sueh that the dignity of the Fraternity and the good name of Masonry may be the paramount thought. Do not overlook the high stand~rd and noble ideals set us by our forefathers, and teach all men to practice out of the Lodge the sublime precepts taught therein, that the great aim we have in view, 'that of being better men, better citizens, a God-fearing. and man-loving Fraternity, may each day approach nearer 'and nearer perfection .

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on Tuesday, N<?vember 21,1922, with all the form usual to that Grand Body.

Immediately th'ereafter the Grand Master ordered the Right Worshipful Grand Marshal, the Grand' Director of Ceremonies and the Grand Pursuivant to retire and escort into the Grand Lodge Worshipful Brother John H. Anderson, J. G. Deacon of North Carolina, who was received with the honors befitting his rank and given a hearty welcome.

ANNUAL ADDRESS. The Grand Master mentions a number of matters of local interest in opening his Address, and concludes by saying: The Grand Lodge of Maryland has always been a conservative body, and I sincerely trust it will long remain so, and do what a great many individuals and organizations cannot do, and that is to tend strictly to its own business, and labor for the good of humanity and to relieve the distress of mind路 and body of our fellow-man, and in this work may God aid us and speed us on 路our way.

REV. HENRY BRANCH. . The Grand Master .announeed that some weeks previous R'everend Henry Branch, Grand Chaplain, went to live with his son in Virginia and at that time had handed in his resignation as Chairman of the Committee on Correspondence. He further stated that Dr. Branch had again returned to Baltimore, but that his absence f)'om the city accounted for the absence of a Report on Correspondence at the present time, but that a short report would appear in the printed proceedings of the Grand Lodge. Dr. Branch expressed his pleasure at again being able (0 taJ{e up his duties and also his appreciation of the kindness and consideration shown him.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Correspondence Branch, and is somewhat brief. Introduction that "There seems to on the subject of Education, a most whose supreme idea is a LIGHT:"

is from the pen of .R.ev. Henry Dr. Branch observes in his be a great revival of interest encouraging prospect for those

Missouri is included, and the administration of Grand Master W. F. J?hnson is review~d with kindly G:Jirit.

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MICHIGAN. 1922. Robert P. Anderson, G. M. LouB. Winsor, G. S. Lou B. Winsor. Lodges, 472.

1923. Clarke W. McKenzie, G..M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent~ Members, 128,599.

Gain, 8,586. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Michigan for 1922 form a bulky, but well-gotten up volume of 750 pages, splendidly arranged, and full of interesting matter. Our good Brother Winsor is not excelled in this kind of work by any of his brethren. A life-like picture of M. W. Brother Clarke W. McKenzie, Grand Master, and, incidentally, one of the youngest to have been thus honored by the Grand Lodge of Michigan, fittingly introduces the volume, and' from the "sketch" prepared by the Grand Secretary we infer that he is a "man 0' pairts." The cut which follows-a mosaic of the Grand Officers, reveals a corps of splendid men to whom the destinies' of the Craft in Michigan are entrusted for the coming year. SEVENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Michigan assembled in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple in the City of Grand Rapids, Mich., at high twelve, on Tuesday,' the twentythird day of May, 192'2. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. An Address of Welcome by Wor. Brother Julius Tisch, of the City Commission, was suitably responded to by P. G.. M. Louis H. Fead. ROLL OF HONOR. Immediately after the resumption of labor the Grand Secretary called the Roll of Honor, it being the list of Past Grand Masters of Michigan who have entered into the "Grand Lodge on High." Fifty names are on this list, though no addition was made since the last Annual Communication. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. This worthy document is introduced by a striking picture of

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M. W. Brother Robert P. Anderson, whose personality is so pleasing, and whose "works" are so many and manifold in the interest of humanity. The Grand Master prefaces his Address with the statement _ that -during the year he had no business affairs to interfere with his administration, and thus he has given himself altogether to the' interests of the Craft. And this he has done right worthily, which is proven by the record which sets forth a list of Visitations, Dedications, Corner-stone layings, Lodge Consecrations, and In~tallations which is almost appalling in its magnitude. DISPENSATION FOR NEW LODGE.

Under a special head the Grand Master sets forth the following, which is interesting: In regard to the application submitted at the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, for dispensation to form a new lodge at Strathmore, 'Vayne County, subject to Section 24 Grand Lodg.e Law, on April 13, in company with Past Grand Master William M. Perrett, James F. McGregor, Grand Tiler, and August H. Ludwig, Past Master, we visited' the brethren at Strathmore. Most o( the Masons at Strathmore are wayfarers, holding their affiliations outside the State, and in Detroit. The nearest Masonic Lodge, Hedford, is about five miles distant, and the car service being on half hour schedule, with the last car leaving around .11 p. m., it malies it impossible to spen'd an evening at any of the established lodges. Strathmore is appl'oximately eight miles from the Detroit City Hall, in the Township of Greenfield; laid out on both sides of Grand River Avenue, about 41h miles north, ll1z miles east, west and south, and has a population of about 1500 people, housed in 500 homes. There are two ban.ks, and two churches in their own buildings in Strathmore proper, and about six more churches in the immediate vicinity. The township has a population of 6,000 of whom some 500 are Masons with 250 at Strathmore, and there is a great opportunity for Masonic development. Strathmore is a rapidly developing subdivision and at almost every meeting so"me new Mason puts in an appearance. Of the original 56 signers to the petition for dispensation, almost all are active members of Strath~ore Masonic club. Of the proposed membership they have five Past Masters and are assured of correct instruction and discharge of Masonic work. Practice meetings devoid of signs, toliens, words or symbols, have been held during the past year to enable both officers and membership of the craft to become proftcien t in the work.

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I earnestly recommend the brethren be granted a dispensatIon to form a new lodge.

MASONIC RELIEF ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. 'fhe Gra'nd Master attenoed the meeting of this Association which met at New 路Orleans,La., on October 3-4-5, 1921, and read a much appreciated paper on "Masonic Relief." This worthy document is printed in full in the Proceedings.. A PLEASING EVENT. The Grand Master makes the following notation in his Address: On July 18, 1921, our beloved Past Grand Master and present Grand Secretary Lou B. Winsor gratified a desire dear to his heart and which can only be al)preciated to the fullest extent by the one affected, conferring the sublime Degree of Master Mason upon his son, Carlton ""ebb ViTinsor, in York _Lodge No. 410, assisted by every Grand Lodge Officer, in addition to whom there were also present: . Past Grand Master Herbert Montague, Past Grand Master John Rowson, Past Grand Master William M. Perrett and Past Grand, Master George L. Lusk.

GRAND LODGE PROCEEDINGS. Attention is called toWese in the following paragraph, and we are glad to note that a number of Grand Masters in various Jurisdictions emphasize the same note. Brethren, I desire to make special mention of this .subject. The proceedings of this Grand Lodge are compiled for a purpose at considerable expense and I know considerable work by our Grand Secretary, not with the thought in mind they should be filed in our iibrary, not with the thought of statistics only, not as ready reference for addresses to he ]<:ept at home by the Secretary. They are for the benefit of the entire craft. The brightest gems of thought emanating from the minds of the Grand Masters in every Grand Jurisdiction, with whom we hold fraternal' relations, are compiled therein. No Grand Master compiles his address at one sitting. \Vithout question he gives the 'best thought to what he has in mind to present to the representatives in convention assembled, and where those proceedings are not in use for the purpose intended the loss is ours. Information concerning legislation throughout the world, what is being done in ot.her Grand Lodges Is therein presented for your information and henefit. .

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From general observation I believe a' great number of our brethren are not aware of the general information contained therein, which I am sure to the student of Masonry would be of material benefit. I sug~est their perusal by. the brethren of the craft in general.

REPORT OF THE GRA~D SECRETARY. This is a document of concise information, and sets forth the operations of the Grand Lodge throughout the year with great clearness. Of course, it goes without saying that the Grand Master compliments our good Brother Winsor, as also does the Chairman of the Finance Committee. WHAT ABOUT TInS? The Grand Secretary says: Fo~ the first time in several years I have the pleasure of reporting that not a single appeal has been filed in the Grand Secretary's Office since the last annual communication of Grand Lodge and it now looks as thoug'h the usually hard working Standing Committee on Appeals of this Grand Lodge were going to be allowed the opportunity of living' a life of ease and luxury during, this annual communication.

And this in a Grand Lodge which has nearly one hundred' and thirty thousand members! Good for Michigan! SPECIAL CHARITY FUND. In addition to their Masonic Home, the Grand Lodge of Michigan has a Special Charity Fund, which is doing excellent work. The following excerpt from the Report is indicative of much: This fund is created by a 10 cent per capita tax on dues paying Masons of this Grand Jurisdiction as was ordered at the annual meeting. of Grand Lod~e held in Kalamazoo in 1919. 1<'01' the year 1921 frpm January 1st of said year to the first of January. 1922, there was sent to the Treasurer by Grand Secretary Winsor to be cr"edited to this account $12,398.90. On the first of May, 1921. which 'was the beginning of our last Masonic year, there was a credit balance to this account in the hands of the Treasurer of $17,902.30.. Added to this amount received for the year 1921 of $12,398.90 makes a total of $30.301.20. There was paid out during the year to beneficiaries from this account $7,934.00 which deducted from the total credits leaves a credit balance of $22,367.20. There was returned as a refund from Allegan Lodge No. 111 on account of their member, Brother Pollard who died, the sum of $42.00 which added to this $22,367.20 makes the sum of $22,409.20 which is the credit balance in the hands of the Treasurer to this Special Charity Fund on May 1st, 1922, as per' our books. This fund for Sl)ecial Charities to aid and as!?ist needy Masons

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and their famil'ies, also Masons' widows and orphans is a splendid arrangement and will eventually be in all probability the- leading feature in the work of the Board of Control. There are many who need help and who are still able to do something for themselves and it is a better proposition to assist such to the extent of their needs than to bring them to the Home and support' them in utter idleness. Take a brother who is unable to support his family by his work and has no other means, to take him away from his family and to leave them t? sink or swim, as the case may be, is a very unpleasant experience for him. For example, in Clinton there is a case of a man with a wife and threc children 3, 5 and 8 years old, very nice, clean people. This brother is afflicted with ossification. He is unable to work and cannot lie down, nor sit down. He has a little home in Clinton on which is a $500.00 mor,tgage, but he has no money. When I vrsited his home I was impressed with not only their needs, but their great worthiness ,for help. We are sending them a' chec1{ once a month for $40 and Clinton Lodge No. 175 pays them $5.00 per month so that they get along fairly well.

The Masonic Service Association and the George Washington National Memorial Association, both meet with the enthusiastic support of the Michigan Brethren, and some of their prominent craftsmen are actively identified with these movements. RECOGNITION OF GRAND LODGE OF QUEENSLAND. Formal recognition of, and exchange of Representatives, between the Grand Lodge of Michigan and the United Grand Lodge of Queensland was ordered. UNIQUEl This is how they do in Michigan! By' unan imous vote of the Grand Lodge the unan imous ballot was cast for Hugh A. McPherson for Grand Treasurer. Lou B. Winsor for Grand Secretary, 'Villiam H. Gallagher for Grand Chaplain, James F. 'McGregor for Grand Tiler and Lou B. Winsor, P.G.. M., fOT member of the Board of Control of the Masonic Home to 1925

FOREIGN CO;lRESPONDENCE. This report occupies nearly three hundred pages, and is the nineteenth of our worthy Brother Lou B. Winsor. He reviews the Proceedings of sixty-four Grand Jurisdictions, and does it well. Missouri is courteously treated, the "Administration" of' our Grand Master, Wm. F. Johnson, being under review. Tender mention is made of our late Past Grand Master Lampert, and kindly words are written of our Correspondent, for which he has our thanks.

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MINNESOTA. 1923. 1924. Herman Held, G. M. James M. McConnel, G. M. John Fishel, G. S. Re-elected. E. A: Montgomery, Chairman. Committee on Correspondence. Lodges, 286. Members, 53,941. Gain, 2,610. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota for 1923, prefaced with a good picture of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Herman Held, form a neat and well-arranged volume of some 400 pages. The records of more than twenty Occasional Communications of the Grand Lodge precede that of the SEVENTIETH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. which was held in the Masonic Temple,. Sixth Street and Smith Avenue, in the City of St. Paul, commencing at high twelve on Wednesday, January 17, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923. All the Grand Officers were present. The Grand Master proceeded to open the Grand Lodge ill Ample Form, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain. A constitutional number of Lodges being reported as renr'~足 sented the Grand Master declared the Grand Lodge open for the transaction of business. During the session 264 Lodges were represented out of 286 on. the roll. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. In his opening paragraph the Grand Master says: It has been a

busy and an interesting year. Everywhere the brethren seem to have taken a 1,eenGr interest. The years immed'iately following t.he war, brought~ unusual and almost unhealthy number of petitions. Much' of the time was taken up with the conferring- of degrees, and I am inclined to think that too many of these members even now, know little 01' nothing of the tl'UP. meaning of Masonry. It appears that during the past twelve months the members were more taken up with their duties as members, than ever before. Conditions in the country are gradually adjusting themselves, and the strain under Which we have' labored is no long-er so great.

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VISITING OTHER JURISDICTIONS. The Grand Master reports i.nterestingly on visits made to the Grand Lodge Sessions of Canada, North Dakota, and Iowa. He also tells of his visit to the George Washington Memorial Association meeting, and urges Minnesota to do its full share towards this enterprise. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. Speaking of this the Grand Master observes: We had hoped that we might be able to CalTy on. the work more extensively in this State. but on account of the large amount of other worl" and the difficulties in organizing the various committees for路 other work. this will have .to be delayed for the coming year. My plan was to have most of the Lodges in the State. visited presenting them with those messages which would seem to be most important at that time. The largest amount of time was 路to be given to an educational program, and we' had hOI)ed to be able to show our. own films with our own motion picture outfits.

After enumerating the usual functions which he, as Grand Master ~ad to discharge, Brother Held concludes his admirable address with some observation on Obedience to law, a single standard of Morality, and Service, as the keynote of happiness. THE CALL OF A NEW CIVILIZATION was the title of the Oration delivered by Rev. Ralph A. Jensen, Grand Orator, and it is a notable deliverance. Did space permit we should be glad to favor our readers with extracts therefrom. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This Report presents a review of sixty-four Grand Lodges, and iR the work of Brother Montgomery, who has taken great care to furnish his readers with the "best." Missouri, from some unaccountable cause. does 路110t appear among the Grand Lodges reviewed.

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NEBRASKA 1923. 1922. Lewis E. Smith, G. M. Edward M. Wellman, G. M. Francis E. White, G. S. Re-elected. John A. Ehrhardt. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 286. Membership, 37,380. Gain, 4,157.

THE SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Annual Communication of the Grand ~odge was held at Omaha, Neb., beginning labor June 6th, 1922, A. D., at ten o'clock, A. M. A lodge of Master Masons was opened in due fo~m by the Deputy Grand Master, and all, the Past Grand Masters present were introduced at the Altar, and received with the Grand Honors. A committee of three Past Grand Masters proceeded to the ante room and fntroduced the Grand Master, who was warmly welcomed with the honors due to his station, after which he took the gavel and proceeded with the work of the Grand Lodge. After some preliminary exercises, consisting of music, letters of regret for non-attendance, and congratulations from other Grand Jurisdictions, the Grand Master proceeded to give his ANNUAL ADDRESS which so impresses us with wisdom,courage, fairness and zeal for the' integrity of Freemasonry, that we are satisfied the Grand Master is a man well worthy of the position he occupies. As a mere indication of the character of the man an'd his address we append herewith a selection from the introduction, and another from the conclusion: We are here to review the activities of the past year and plan what may be the best for the future. The. reconstruction period has been as pronounced in Freemasonry as it has been in the business and social world. The problems that have been presented this year have been numerous and some have been extremely weighty. Early in the year I discovered that there seemed to _be a distinct tendency of the lodges and the brethren to stray away from the tenets of the institution as laid down by our fathers; that the dignity of Ancient Craft Masonry was not being maintained in its purity; that there was altogether too much laxity in the lodges and among the brethren in the enforcement of the law. My conception or.. conditions leads

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me to belif've that if we are to maintain our dignified p"osition in the world as Master Mas'ons we must, ourselves, dignify the institution, We have grown so rapidly in the last few years that many of the younger brethren do not realize that Freemasonry is an institution with a foundation peculiar to itself and that every member should be a man, set apart, with high and lofty ideals. With this thought in mind, believing that Masonic law was made to be enforced, I have required a strict obedience to the laws and regulations of this Grand Lodge. I have endeavored in every way to use moderation, yet路 keeping in mind t.hat, regardless of the individual, the lodge is entitled to our first consideration. I have endeavored to administer the law with fairness to all, whether the lodge was large or small and whether the member who was envolved was influential or not. 'After carefully reviewing the 'many perplexities that have confronted me during the year, I am fully convinced that my effor'ts have been in the right direction. ' May we then, for a moment, in concluding, ask ourselves the question: what does the future hold in store for us? What are your duties and responsibilities as Master Masons? It seems to me that the call for good citizenshill was never clearer than today. We shouJd as individuals stand squarely behJnd honest government, clean politics, and the public school system. "In the many perplexities confronting the nation today clear thinking, clean minded, honorable men are needed in every walk of life, and every Master Mason should make it his individual duty to see that the community in which he lives is cleaned of grafting, unscrupulous politicians who', while in many cases are in a minority, yet control the destiny of the many. What a power for good we may be if we will but do, our part! Wringing our hands, praying, or whining will accomplish very little if we do not have the courage to raise our voices and fight for our priceless heritage of liberty, justice, and free government. Too many of our brethren, through the fear of personal unpopularity or for business reasons, sit idly by and permit others, who have joined our ra~l{s for mercenary motives, to persuade them that Masons should not take an active part in public affairs, though they themselves have dragged their lambskin aprons into the very 'dust. Brethren, are we going to sit in contentment and self-complacency, or are we going to be a force in the world? What a wonderful responsibility rests upon the older members of our institution and the Past Masters of our lodges in setting an example to ~ the young men who have in the last few years joined our ranks in such great numbers. It seems to me that our duty was never clearer than now. Have we the courage to carry forward the ideals of this great institution that peace and concord may once again reign throughout a united country?

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the year none of its members have been called into the unseen, but he regrets that many, distinguished for their activity in other Jurisdictions, as well as many Brethren of his own Jurisdiction, have closed their earthly history during the year. Referring to these, the Committee later submitted a report so finished and beautiful, that we are glad to copy it entire: During the past year three hundred and eighty-six of the hon,ored brethren of this jurisdiction .have gone away from us an'd the dear ones, of their earthly homes, and it'is fitting that in the opening hours of this Grand Lodge session, we should wait a little while together, to bear witness to our love for the departed, and our sympa路 thy for the bereaved. The dead are like the stars by day, Withdrawn from mortal eye, But not extinct, they hold their way In glory through the 路sky., Spirits from bondage thus set free Vanish amidst immensity, Where human thought, lilie human sight Fails to pursue their trackless flight. Yet we believe that if we could see now, the far reaches of the lives we love, we should behold them transfigured, glorious. The river at our feet, a hand breadth silent and dark, seems only a current held between two banks of power, but way yonder in its yesterday it was a sweet deep spring, inviting its fellows of Rivulet and Fountain, into a journey, athwart the continent, with a prophecy of unhalted blessin.g on its way: And out there in its tomorrow, broad and rich, it swings on its white shoulders the commerce of half a world, as it widens back into the vastness of the sea. . , So we see but fragments of the life we look upon, but when from some high vantage ground, we see something of life's genesisits yesterdays-its tomorrows-we shall see the sweet springs of life mingling in fellowship eternal; the uplift of strong and gentle forces, round about it, directing its unquenched splendor across the years. And we shall not be surprised to find. the life radiant in hope and fa,ith, for it flows on, not in abandoned loneliness, but in tireless union with its Creator; every grace of mind and heart exalted by the infinite God, our Father. THE F'INENESS OF THE DIVINE TOUCH. Have you marked the exceeding fineness of the Divine touch as

Gop comes into, stately comradeship with the ongoing life? In Nature how the sunbeam sweeps across the sky, at the ter-

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rific speed of ninety-five million miles halting so gently at the lily's lips, as destroy its fragrance, flinging the color the baby, cradled in the arms of mother plaything of its tiny hands?

in eight minutes; and yet not to mar 'its beauty, or of the rose on the face of love, and pausing to be the

Ln'E'S GREAT TASK. Life's only great task is the housing of the soul. God said to each of us, "take this soul forth into the t~"avail and toil of life, and bring it back housed in the sheltering of a noble character." Side by side with the form ,ve saw, another, dimly seen by these oyes, was being builded into symmetry, never lost to the great Over Soul, from whose power the J;-ight of the World streams is unchanging radiance-in unfailing gentleness-through the eternal structure-cleansing-ripening-enriching. So tenderly has He ministered to' those who have gone out from us-that here, we can do not less than pledge anew our unfaltering faithfulness to Him. THE GREAT LIGHT. \

Those we recall today as we journey along memories' ro~d were influenced too, toward all that blossomed so wonderously In character-more than we shall ever know here, by this book, open on the Altar before us. The sacred truths here recorded, gleaming back to their" searching eyes. gave, peace and comfort to overburdened hearts; reveajed to troubled minds the abiding love of our Heavenly Father; and when the tired hands were folded, the weary feet halted, rest was found through the promises it contained. ' When Henry Stanley, the great explorer, lay dying in the heart of England he called his wife who had left his side for a moment. "Alice, Alice, bring me the book'''; "What book?" was her reply. Stanley answered, "TheTe's only one book now, bring me Livingstone's Bible." She brought the treasured volume~nd with hands growing cold in the chill of the Valley, the dying great heart presse~ it to his lips, then-pillowing his head upon it, with a smile of. content upon his face, went undaunted upon the greatest exploratio'n:' of his life. Old Volume, you are very dear to' us-for Inn.ocent ClTildhoodreaching out its hands towards the first 'golden milestones; Bright hopeful Youth kissing a laughing good-bye to the shortening shadows of the morning'; Manhood. \Vomanhood grown' strong and grand in the shadowless mountain tops of noon;' And Old Age way yonder in the lengthening shadows of the farther shore; have all found calmness and comfort in thy words and we shall never, never, never give thee up.

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of discipline and want of conformity to the laws of the Grand Lodge in many cases throughout the Jurisdiction, hence the Grand Master found it absolutely necessary in the discharge of his duties, to apply drastic remedies. He revoked a number of charters for failure to attend the meetings of the Grand Lodge, and other irregularities and violations of law, but in most cases he restored the charters on promise of amendment, and assurance from the lodges that the evil would be remedied at once. The Grand Master also gave personal advice and direction in the case of many trials, and the result seems to have been satisfactory. In the case of a number of lodges unable to路 confer the degrees, he directed them to secure instruction from an assistant Custodian, with a statement that if they were not able to confer the degrees withfn ninety days, he would arrest their charters. All these lodges certified under seal their ability to con'fer the degrees within the time given. NEW LODGES. Six lodges were constituted during the year, and three were instituted by dispensation. The Grand Master refused .Dispensat~ons for new lodges in the case of seven petitions. (No doubt a :vise action.) CORNER STONES. Ten Corher Stones were laid during the year with Masonic honors, the Grand Master officiating in every case except one. The Grand Master reports twenty-five official visits during the year. TAXING MASONIC PROPERTY. It being proposed by the state to tax all Masonic property, the Grand Master brought the matter to the attention of the Grand Lodge, suggesting that some action should be taken. The matter was finally referred by the Committee to the incoming Grand Master and Grand Secretary, with instructions to take such action as might be necessary to protect the interests of the Grand Lodge.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION, AND WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. Both these associations were warmly endorsed by the Grand Master, in which he was fully sustained by the Grand Lodge.

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MASONIC "HOMES. Both the Old People's Home at Plattsmouth, and the Children's Home at Fremont seem to be in good condition, and managed to the satisfaction of the Fraternity. In the former Home there are 37 inmates, all .Quite aged, and many of them really hospital patients. The great need of an infirmary is being agitated, and the Grand Commandery has voted $10,000.00 for this purpose. The Children's Home at Frem~~t is in need of new buildings, and the Eastern Star, to meet this want has subscribed $20,OOO.OD. TRIBUTE TO GRAND MASTER. The "Committee on the Doing of Grand Officers" paid a tribute to the Grand Master, which we are glad to copy in part: The address' of your Grand Master shows a year of stl'enuous and faithful work, with a high resolve to meet unflinchingly every duty, to overcome ever difficulty, and to uphold the honor and dignity of our time-honore.d Institution; to urge that Masons and lodges should, as far as possible, be advised that the Grand Lodge expects that it is the duty of all to obey the laws of the land, and, to perform every duty as men and as Masons, and that all should walk in the straight' and narrow path as becomes children of the Light. In his endeavor to hold all to a strict accountability, the Grand Maste,r ,has encountered numerous obsta~les, but he has performed his full duty in spite of - adverse criticism and reported organized opposition, and he brings to this Grand Lodge the garnered sheaves of duty heroically performed in endeavoring to maintain the standard of 'Ancient C)'aft Masonry throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. 'Ve appreciate his labo)'s~ and may' he enjoy the satisfaction of feeling and knowing that he did his full duty and that the Craft is loyally behind him.

ORATION. On Friday evening the Grand Lodge heard with evident appreciation, an oration from Rev. George Allen Beecher, Bishop of Nebraska. It was chaste, logical, and interesting throughout. UFOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This report is from the pen of our worthy Brother, John A. Ehrhardt, and, like all his work, is of high character. He occupies only 71 pages, of which he accords to Missouri two, making no criticism whatever, and only touching the salient points in Qur report. The Correspondent appreciates his courteous, words.

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NEW HAMPSHIRE. 1922. Walter G. Africa, G. M. Harry M. Cheney, G. S. H~rry M. Cheney. 'Lodges, 80.

1923. Walter G. Africa, G. M, Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Member;" 14,186.

Gain, 842. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire for 1922 are embellished with splendid half-tone cuts of the late Brothers Edward Oren Fifield and G. C. Perkins, District Deputy Grand Master in 1895 and 1877-8, respectively, and contain the records of the Semi-Annual Communication, held December 27, 1921, the District Lodge of Instruction, 'held October 5, 1922, and the Annual Communication, held May 17, 1922. THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of th~ Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free .and Accepted Masons of the State of New Hampshire was held at Freemason's Hall, in the City of Concord, on Wednesday, May 17, 1922. . The' Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, by the Grand Master, with prayer by R. W. and Rev. Bro. Charles H. Farnsworth, Grand Chaplain. THE GRAND MASTER, in the beginning of his Address says: Today closes the 132d year of the existence of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire. It was constituted in 1789, shortly after the close of our War for Independence, and numbered among the organizers were men who had taken an active part in creating this new nation.men who had a vision and could see beyond the:J clouds. and thel'e were clouds in those days full as dark as we have today. and who from theil" experience in the councils of war realized the necessity and appreciated the benefits to be deJ'ived from these annual meetings.

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present total of 14,186, having made a net gain of 842 during the past year.

THE FRATERNAL DEJAD. /'

Tender mention is made of the passing of two distinguished brethren: R. W. E. O. Fifield and R. W. a.c. Perkins, both of whom had rendered conspicuous service to the "Brotherhood" in the years that have gone. DISPENSATIONS. The Grand Master reports having granted sixteen Dispensa·. tions during the year, some for the conferring of degrees in less time than called for by the Constitution, some to allow lodges to wear regalia at the decoration ·of graves of distinguished brethren, and some for the public installation of Lodge Officers. DEGREES BY COURTESY. More than sixty requests were granted, pro and can, in the matter of degrees conferred for other- Grand Jurisdictions, showing that there is still a feverish" has.te among candidates to receive the benefits of Freemasonry, and, of course, entailing heavy work on the part of those lodges concerned. THE SEMI-ANNUAL COMMUNICATION held at Manchester, N. H., On December 27, 1921, was the occasion of an address by Past Grand Master Harry G. Noyes, illustrated by a film setting forth the Masonic Service Association's Lecture on "The Equality of Opportunity." This was greatly enjoyed. MASONIC BULLETIN. Speaking of this, the Grand Master says: This is the official organ of all of the Masonic bodies of the state and should be supported by the brethren. A large majority of the Lodges in the state have voted to give one year's subscription to each new made member. This brings to their attention Masonic activities throughout the state and country, and I hope the older members of the fraternity will subscribe for it and thereby keep themselves informed in Masonic matters. Any profit that may come from the publication of the Bulletin is tur'ned over to the support of the' Masonic Home.

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The MasoniC Home was opened in January, 1914, and since that time fifty-five have been admitted.. The present number of guests isÂˇ fourteen, nine of whom are over eighty years of age. The Grand Master recommends that an addition should be erected to care for those who are entitled and desire to be admitted. He says that it should contain a hospital ward, which is already much needed. Our New Hampshire Brethren have the $10.00 fee, paid by each candidate, as in Missouri, and this is bringing in much needed funds, but the amount paid by the lodges does not meet the ex. penditure, and the Grand Master asks for a per capita raise of fifty c.ents. VISIT ATIONS. Among these the Grand Master makes note of a Special Occasion held on June 19, 1921, at Newmarket, at which aCornmunity Service was attended by himself and a number of Grand Officers, and after which a pilgrimage was made to Durham, to the grave of M. W. Brother, Past 'Grand Master, John Sullivan, where a service was held in honor of New Hampshire's First Grand Master. _ FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE. Past Grand Master Harry M. Cheney, who is known everywhere as the genial Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire, presents his sixteenth annual report on Foreign Correspondence, in which the Proceedings of more than sixty Grand Lodges are reviewed. Speaking of his report our good Brother says: I really thinl{ that there are many very interesting facts in the report of this year, intimated rather than fUlly related. It may be that you' could spend an hour or two of your time to worse advantage than in trying to catch something of a notion of how Masonic things are going, in other states and in other countries. You utterly fail, if you do this, without sensing the great fact that the application of Masonic principles, in common everyday human life, is the path upon which we have entered. That is the thing in which I glory, because it affords the real excuse for our activities, our usefulness, our very existence. This great big fact drives away' all discouragement a'nd leads me on. Let's all get into it and lift the best and most we may.

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Then shall you and I be hapliier in our Freemasonry.

Brother Cheney speaks kindly of Missouri, and commends our -report, for which he has our cordial thanks.

NEW JERSEY 1922.

Ernest A. Reed, G. M. Isaac Cherry,' G. S. Robert A. Shirrefs. Lodges, 230.

1923. Arthur Potterton, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Membership, 68,816. Gain, 6,563.

EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS. Besides the picture of the passing Grand Master, the vol~me of Proceedings is further introduced by the detailed report of twenty-two Emergent' Communications; nine for constituting lodges-twelve for laying Corner Stones, and one for the trial of Schiller Lodge which had been giving trouble for se,:eral years. The charter was revoked by the Grand Master, but many having petitioned for its restoration, on recommendation of the Grand Master the case was referred ,to a special committee, who filed formal charges against the lodge, with the result that at the Special Communication last referred to, the charter was revoked by a vote of 476 to 33. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Trenton, Wednesday and Thursday, April 19-20, 192'2. The opening ceremonies were as usual, and were followed by the address of the Grand Master, which covers thirty pages, occupied mainly in a careful detailed report of the various acts and incidents of the administration, now and then commenting, earnestly upon some matter of more than usual interest. From his opening remarks we select the following: As I stand in your presence this morning I am forcefully reminded of how' swiftly the sand runs, how rapidly the weeks and months slip by, for it does not seem possible that a year has passed. I am sure that it was this swiftly running progress of time that the Persian tentmaker had. in mind when he wrote-

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The moving finger writes; and having writ, Moves on: nor all your piety nor wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a line, Nor all your tears wash out a word of it. It has been truly said that we pass this way but 2nce and there is no returning over the old roadway. While I have little sympathy with those who would throwaway all the pleasures, friendships and emotions of the past, if they could once more be in possession of youth with life before them, yet at such a milestone as this we pause and look with dimmed eyes and in vain for the faces of those who were with us such a ,short time ago.

He is enthusiastic' with reference to the Washington Memorial. Association, and states that last year he forwarded a check for $47,000.00 to the secretary of the Association. He is equally in sympathy with the Masonic Service Association, and as evidence of this present the following selection from his address:

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION

The Masonic Service Association continues to present in unmistakable clearness the direction of Masonic .thought and action. ) speak temperately when I say what I in all honesty believe--:that it is the greatest and most far-reaching, the most valuable movement ever. established in the name of Masonry. Methods of life change, social and living conditions change, and methods of service change, or, refusing to progress, harden into set forms which a new generation finds inadequate. Masonry needed an Drganization to reawaken in it the' responsibility .of Masonry to min-ister to the requiremen ts of men, with all the inspirational power available, but in a modern world faced with new conditions which must som'ehow be handled in the interests of service. It needed an organization with a new intellectual vision, and with the courage to present it to 路the world through Masonry. Our fraternity contributed wonderfully to the institutions that had grown out of Protestantism, notably the government of our own country; but it needed a movement that would present to the . great rank and file of Masonry the tragedy of unguided' ability and the fact that we face today the opportunity of applying to the cause of service a mass and force of trained skill centrally directed such as the world never before had at its disposal.

WASHINGTON'S MASONIC BIRTHDAY. The Grand Master states that he had issued a letter to all the lodges during the year recommending that each one hold a special service on Nov. 4th, commemorative of the date of Washington's initiation into Masonry. He states that his suggestion was generally well received, and from most of the lodges came the

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report of exercises on that date, conducted with more or less of enthusiasm. He further recommended that the Grand Lodge endorse this act, and provide for making this an annual custom. ST. JOHN'S DAY. The Grand Master issued an invitation to the officers of all the lodges in the Jurisdiction to attend a general meeting on St. John's Day, at the lodge in Trenton, which met with so general a response, tliat ~ver more than 400 guests were seated路 at the ensuing dinner. The occasion was utilized in the interest of the Masonic S~rvice Association, and the impression made was so generally pleasant, that many requested that it might become a custom to be continued from year to year. SOJOURNERS' CLUB AT FORT BAYARD, N. M. At Fort Bayard, N. M., where the largest U. S. Hospital for the care of ex-service men has been established, and where there are over 1,100 patients, about 175 of whom are Masons, a "Sojourners' Club" has been inaugurated, t~e utility of which is so manifest, that a move.ment is on foot to erect a suitable building, at a cost of about $25,00'0.00. Many of the Jurisdictions have contributed 路to this cause the sum of $500.00 or more, and it is further suggested that a permanent fund be established in aid of ,our Brethren who' are sick 01' disabled in that institution. The Grand Lodge endorsed the suggestion .of the Grand Master that the sum of $500.00 be contributed for the building of the projected Club House. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS. The Grand Master is exceedingly liberal in interpretation of the law regarding physical qualifications, and trusts that general trend in that direction will continue indefinitely. (If so, it will not be long before one of our Landmarks and fundamental ideas is entirely eliminated from the Masonic Creed.) MASONIC HOME. A great deal of money is being expended in building, repairin~, etc., in the interest of the Masonic Home, and it is easily manifest from the Grand Master's address, that much more will be needed in the near future. Such is the condition affecting almost every

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Masonic Home, and no one can prophecy what the end will be! FOREIGN RELATIONS. The Grand Lodge recognized the Grand Lodges of Italy, Ecuador and Colombia and continued the recognition of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Our good brother Shirrefs reviews sixty-five copies of Proceedings with his usual wisdom and perspicacity and we may add, always in a kindly manner. He is kind to Missouri, and the Correspondent, and we return every good word with emphasis.

NEW YORK 1924. 1923. Arthur S. Tompkins, G. M. . Re-elected. Robert Judson Kenworthy, G. S. Re-elected. S. Nelson Sawyer, 路Chairman. Committee on Correspondence. Lodges, 921. Members, 286,5.94. Gain, 13,960. We always look forward with interest to the time when the Proceedings of New York shall come to hand, and this year's volume is o11'e of the most delightful that we have received. THE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The One Hundred and Forfy-second Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York was opened in the Grand Lodge Room, Masonic Hall, City of New York, on the afternoon of May 1, A. D: 1923, A. L. 5923, at two o'clock. A constitutional number of Lodges being present (10), The Grand Lodge was' opened in Ample Form with prayer by R. 路W. Luther B. Wilson, Grand Chaplain. VISITORS. The Grand Lodge was visited by M. W. Brother George W.

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Fortmeyer, Past Grand Master of New Jersey, and M. W. Brother Andrew L. Randell, Past Grand Master of Texas, who were cordially welcomed to the Grand East. ANNUAL ADDRESS. This excerpt from the opening paragraphs will give some idea of the wonderful labors of~Grand Master Tompkins, and we are sure that he will complete the "swing round the circle" during the present year, he, of course, having been re-elected to his exalted station for 1924. Let us today thank the God of our fathers, the way in which he has led our fraternity; and he has raised up to be our leaders in the past; ilege that is given unto us of carrying on the our predecessors so highly advanced.

and our God, for for the great men and for the privnoble wor:k which

It has been my great privilege during the year to come in personal contact with many thousands of Masons in many parts of our Grand Jurisdiction. I have visited and spoken in twentyone Masonic Districts outside of the Metropolitan District, at meetings arranged by. m.y Deputies, and in all but two of the twentyone Districts. dele~ations were present. from all of the lodges of the Districts. With a single excepti?n these :r;>istrict meetjngs were larger in numbers and more enthusiastic than I had anticipated. Of the thirty-three Districts of the State outside of the Metropolitan District. I have visited twenty-one Districts, leaving only twelve Districts up the State to be visited during the coming year; and I hope that my successor to be chosen at this session, whoever he shall be, may visit those' twelve Districts and thus complete, within two years, a series of visits that shall embrace the entire State outsjde of the Metropolitan District.

Besides these twenty-one District meetings, I have personally constituted fourteen lodges, laid the corner-stones of five, and dedicated six Masonic temples. Besides, I have attended eightyone other Masonic functions, such as banquets, anniversary celebrations and lodge communications in many parts of the State, induding' several District meetings in the Metropolitan territory. I have kept a fairly accurate record of my visitations, and that record shows that I have spoken to approxim.ately seventyfive thousand Masons; and in all places and at all times, I have endeavored to hold aloft the banner of Freemasonry and to impress upon the brethren the three great things for which our fraternity stands: Reverence for God and all the things that are sacred and holy, loyalty to our Countr:r and its institutions, and charity, benevolence and toleration in all our relations with OUI' fellow men.

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Beautiful reference is made to these by the Grand Master. The list this year includes R. W. Brother George T. Montgomery a n<1路 General Ralph Earl Prime. -GRAND MASTER OF HAMBURG.

The Grand Master mentions a visit from thi~ distinguished brother in the following terms: It was my great privilege to co-opel'ate with the Brethren of the Eighth and Ninth Manhattan Districts in receiving, welcoming and entertaining Most Worshipful Dr. A. Hagedorn, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Hamburg, Germany. He came to this country upon the invitation of our brethren of the Eighth and Ninth Dist.ricts as the Represent.ative of a foreign jurisdiction with which we have, for many years, been in correspondence and in friendly and cordial fraternal relations. His genial personalit.y, his culture. fine character and high Masonic ideals made a deep impression upon those who were fortunate enough to meet and associate with him; and his visit to our jurisdiction, and other jurisdictions in this country, :will, I am sure, promote a closer bond of union between the Masons of Germany and the Masons of America, and thereby aid in the re-establishment and the maintenance of friendly relations betvleen his Country and our Country.

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Our readers are aware of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, which was opened at Utica, N. Y., about a year ago, therefore the following paragraph will be read with interest:

An endowment fund is being created for the maintenance of the Hospital. It now amounts to' $549,565, and at the rate it is now growing it is estimated that it will be about ten years before the fund will be large enough to produce an income sufficient to maintain the '''iork of the hospital to its fUll capacity, and until the endowment fund is complete the 'work must be supported by voluntary contributions to the Hospital Maintenance Fund. It is estimated that it costs $1,000 per year to maintain each patient. in the hospital. There are now 61 patients, maldng the present approximate cost at the rate of $61,000.00 per year, with new natients coming in, every week and with a capacity of about 240 patients, so that we have a very large undertaking to finance, but not too larg-e for our g"eat fraternity in this State with its almost 300,000 members. Vv'e are now 'appealing to the Lodges and to individual Masons fo" contributions or pledges to the Maintenance Fund. The responses generally have been splendid and generous. This fund now amounts to $589,750.20, with new pledges and contributions coming in daily, and yet a very small percentage of our total membership has made contributions,-many Mason~

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have not had their attention directed to' the subject, others are indifferent or neglectfuL For this m~intenance fund no quotas have been given lodges. vVe are asking for fifty thousand Masons to give $5.00 per year for a period of five 'years. We arc expecting every Lodge to give something, and we are asking every individual Mason to contribute something, from $1.00 up, to this splendid cause. Go back to your Lodges and tell of the great work 'that is being done at Utica, of our needs and urge your Lodge to make a contribution to this maintenance fund, and ask each membel' of your Lodge to sign a pledge card, or make a contribution.

Public Schools, Flag Day, George Washington Birthday, the George 'Vashington Memorial, and the Masonic Service Association all receive sympathetic trea,tment at the hands of the Grand Master. FINLAND. l"ollowing the last annual communication of Grand Lodge, a petition addressed t'o the Grand Lodge of New York was received from Masonic brethren, most of whom had been initiated, passed and raised in Amel'ican Jurisdictions, and who are now residing "in the Republic 'of Finland, asking that they be granted a charter empowering them to form and maintain a n~wly constituted lodge in the City of Helsingfors, Finland. After due consideration, the Grand Master decided to grant "the petition and to constitute such a lodge, under the authority conferred upon him by resolution adopted by Grand Lodge in 1921, with reference to the establishment of lodges in Masonically unoccupied territory, and thereupon appoin ted Right Worshipful Brother, T. H. Nekton, a native' of Finland, and Past Master of Greenwood Lodge, No. 569, of Brooklyn, as his Deputy Grand Master, for the Republic of Finland.' He preceded the Grand Master to Hclsingfors, carrying with him a dispensation for~ the new LO,dge, and with instructions to make arrangements and prepare for the constituting of such lodge by the Grand Master. ' In AU!5ust last, the Grand Master went to Finland, accompanied by the special commission authorized by the Grand Lodge at its last communic'ation to investigate Masonic conditions in' Europe, which commission was composed of Most Worshipful Townsend Scudder, Most '\Vorshipful Robert J. Kenworthy and Right Worshipful Ossian Lang. Freemasonry was driven ou t of Finland and all Masonic property confiscated by the Russians more than a hundred years ago.

The following are quotations from a letter received by the Grand Secretary after the Lodge had been consecrated: "It has been given America to bestow great and varied beneficence upon troubled humanity'throughout the world in this t.rying era. Her Empire Stat.e has always played a leading part in these far-reaching activities.

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. "We sincerely and gratefully acknowledge as a ,further proof tenets of Freemasonry are brought to and firmly established of this generosity and magnanimity that the powerfully binding among our people at the instance of the Most \Vorshipful fraternity of the State of New York. "The journey to our country of your Most WorshipfUl Grand Master, Arthur S. Toml)kins and his Grand Staff, M. W. Robert Judson. Kenworthy, M. W. Townsend Scudder, R. \V. Ossian Lang and R. W. Toivo H. Nel,ton, and your presentation of the necessary Masonic furniture to our first lodge, has meant unselfish sacrifice on the part of your Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, as well as on the l)art of these good brothers themselves, which is indeed beyond recompense in mere earthly matter. To these splendid men we have already endeavored to CXPl"E~SS personally our innermost feelings. It now remains for us to convey to your Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, as a whole, that deep appreciation and gratitude which is felt in our every brother's heart of hearts, and which our own Masonry shan make felt in the breasts of the Finnish nation .. "Whether or not we shall be able to fully discharge the great obligation we have incurred toward you, must needs remain for the future to show. But freely and of your own accord as you have given, so also unequivocally and sincerely we promise that we shall put forth our all to carryon .worthily that exalted labor which you entrusted to us, and to spread its blessings in our part of the world in a manner that your Most \Vorshipful Grand Lodge may receive honor and we pleasure and profit thereby. "In a feeling of deep gratitude we remain, "Most sincerely and faithfully yours."

FOREIGN RELATIONS. The Grand Jurisdiction of New York is actively interested in the promotion of good feelings with the various Grand Lodges on the European Continent, and it is granting recognition to some bodies, which appear to its Committee to be regular. We lean to the opinion~ however, that too much haste is being shown in this important matter, although we sympathize most heartily with the sentiment which is behind it. GRAND HISTORIAN. The Grand Historian, R. W. Brother Ossian Lang furnished a valuable contribution on the "Beginnings of Freemasonry in Ireland."

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This report is a very interesting one, and Missouri receives its full share of recognition. The note anent the Correspondent is much appreciated.

NEVADA 1922 1923 Louis G. Campbell, G. M. Edward C. Peterson, G. M. Edward D. Vanderlieth, G. S. Re-elected. Edward D. Vanderlieth. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 23. Members, 2,445. Gain, 132. The "Report of Proceedings" of the Grand Lodge of Nevada is an attractive volume-good paper, good type, good pictures, good work. The picture of the passing Grand Master, M. W. Louis G. Campbell, shows a fine and thoughtful face, marked in eye, brow and chin with high purpose and good will. The opening pages record three Special Communications-one for the purpose of constituting a lodge, one for dedicating a Masonic Temple, .and one :0 conduct the funeral services of Past GrandMaster Rob'ert Lewers. at Reno. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Fifty-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nevada convened in the City of Reno, Wednesday, June 14, 1922, at high noon. The Grand Lodge was opened in ample form, the Masonic Quartette singing P~salm CXXXIII, "Behold, How Good and How Pleasant路 It Is for Brethren to Dwell Together in Unity," followed by an invocation from the Grand Chaplain, Brother Albert W. Ward. THE AMERICAN FLAG. This day-June 14-being "Flag Day," the Grand Master appointed a Com~ittee of Past Grand Masters to retire and escort the Flag to the East. Weare. glad to quote here the few lines given to the pleasing ceremony which followed: Old Glory was presented at the altar and placed in East. Brother Atkinson paid a glowing t)'ibute to "Old Glory," recounting its history, picturing it as a shield to the weak, a guide to the

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strong, and how through the years it has striven to make and end to human wrong.

Telegrams from absent members were read, distinguished guests were received, and most beautiful vases of flowers from the State University were presented to the Grand Lodge by M. \\7. Brother Walter E. Pratt, Regent of that institution. The Masonic Brethren and their families were also cordially invited to visit the University. ANNUAL' ADDRESS. The Grand Master, in an address of twenty pages, covers in an interesting and adequate manner the work of the year. " In his opening remarks he speaks of the usefulness of the Annual Communications in giving opportunity for the discussion of common problems, arousing deeper interest, and in standardizing Masoniceffort and ideals. IN MEMORIAM. The Grand Master speaks with deep feeling of the death of four members of the Grand Lodge: Past Grand Master Adolphus Fitzgerald, who died Aug 21, 1921; Past Grand Master, Robert Lewers, died Jan. 12, 1922; Past Grand Treasurer and Secretary Samuel William Chubbuck; Grand Orator Azro E. Cheney, and Past Senior Grand Warden, Sydney Foster, all of whom died during the year. The Memorial Pages in the volume of Proceedings, which are given to these departed Brethren, are beautiful and in most excellent taste. VISITATIONS. Calling attention to the fact that the State of Nevada "is an empire," the Grand Master nevertheless states that he had visited every lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction, except two~one of which was inaccessible by rail, and the other too limited membership to hold a mee,ting. He gives a list, in chronological order, of the lodges visited, and speaks of all as showing fine fraternal spirit and bright future prospects. DECISIONS. The Grand Master rendered seven decisions during the year, in all of which, save one, he was sustained by the Grand Lodge. The decisi~n in which the Grand Lodge failed to concur was to the

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effect that blindness in one eye, from birth, disqualified a man for becoming a Mason. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. The Grand Lodge of Nevada is a member of this association, which was highly commended by the Grand Master, who recommended that the full quota be speedily' contributed. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Grand Master urges the Nevada Jurisdiction to take advantage of the opportunity offered by its membership in this association to obtain the best lectures and educational matter of various kinds that路 would be of great value in the different lodges. STANDARDIZATION OF THE WORK. On this subject, we quote the Grand Master: In my judgment, it is better than the errors which will naturally . creep in. owing to the faulty memory of men, should find place in the work, than that we violate the traditions of Masonry and forgive the use of a cipher. It appears to me that all ciphers should be prohibited by action of the Grand Lodge, and that the Grand Lodge should maJ,e provision for the Master of Instruction to furnish to each Lodge the necessary instruction, to the end that the work be made standard throug-hout the entil-e Jurisdiction. My observation is, that even the brief visits of the Master of Instruction, while accompanying me, were fruitful of much instruction, and I am sure that official can so systematize his .work that the work in this Grand Juri::;diction will shortly be standardized and the disagreeable and divergent ciphers abolishe~.

CHARITY. The Grand Secretary reports a Charity Fund of $1,497.16, and also the beginning of a fund for the building of a Masonic Home. The conclusion .of the Grand Secretary's report is worthily so written that we are glad to give it to our readers: The dominant issues of t.he hour-education, ])atriotism and Americanism-are receiving due 'attention everywhere, and there is an increased activity along all lines of real service, an applied Masonic service to God. Country and Humanity. , The ends of Masonry are best attained in loyalty to God, Country and Fellowmanto the honor of our Maker, to the glory:' of our HomelaJid, and in, making right living easy and smooth for our li:ind, and in these

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days Masonry is fruitful only in the ratio in which it is put into action for these purpo~es. True progress in Ma,sonry can be J!leasured only in terms of service, The Craft wants doers. servers-men of power and action. and as servers of our ldnd we must be men of God. "Rise uP. 0 men of God! His kingdom tarries along. Bring in the day of brothel'hood. And end the night of wrong. "Rise uP. 0 men of God! Have done with lesser thing-so Give heart. and soul, and mind. and strength To serve the King of King's,"

FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Correspondence is written by our V. W. Brother, Edward D. Vanderlieth, the Grand Secretary.. He covers 135 pages in the review of 77 Grand Jurisdictions, dealing in a most fair and kindly spirit with all. He gives one and one-half pages to Missouri, quoting Grand Master William F. Johnson's remarks concerning that organization "which practices censorship of pri-' vate conduct behind the midnight anonymity of mask and robe." He introduces each review with an interesting and apt quotation, which gives added spice and variety to an exceptionally fine report. Many of these selections are very fine, and the one which we quote below appeals to us strongly as voicing the only theory of life really worth while: "There is nothing to do with men but to love them; to contemplate their virtues with admiration, their faults with pity and forebearance. and their injuries with forgivenes路s,"-Dewey.

Brother Vanderlieth speaks kindly of the correspondent, for which we thank him. We regret that the Nevada report did not reach us in time for review, last year.

NORTH DAKOTA. 1922. H. E. Byorum, G. M. Walter L. Sfockwell, G. S. Grant S. Hager. Lodges, 路124. Gain, 793.

1923. E. A. Ripley, G. M. Re-elected. Correspondent. Members, 14.376.

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192'2 come to our table in a well-gotten up volume of three hundred pages, prefaced with a speaking likeness of the Grand Master, M.. W. Brother Henry E. Byorum, followed by a brief ':sketch" of his life story, written by our good Brother, 'Yalter L. Stockwell.

THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the Grand Lodge of North Dalwta was called to order 'at 10 o'clock A. M., on June 20, 1922, in the City of Fargo, N. D. A con路 stitutional number being present, the Grand Master assisted by the Grand Officers, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form. The seating of representatives by Masonic Districts aided materially in purging the Grand Lodge. The invocation was delivered by Rev. Brother J. Poyntz Tyler, Grand Chaplain, and "America the Beautiful" was sung, led 'by Brother David DeHaven, of East date Lodge No. 120, of Fargo. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. M. W. Brothers, Herman Held, Grand Master of Minnesota; M. W. Brother, Henry C. Smith, Gr~nd Master of Montana; Brother Ernest C. Eddy, Grand Commander. K. T. of North Dakota, and Brother Walter H. Murfin, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of North Dakota, were severally introduced and received with due honor. ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. This is a document of some twenty pages. and, in the record . . the Grand Secretary says: "The Grand Master began reading his address at 11 o'clock. It was listened to with attention and interest. It was the story of a year of accomplishment, an~ contained many suggestions and recommendations of vital interest to the craft in this Grand Jurisdiction. The appIaus,e at its conclusion was indicative of the fact that the Grand Lodge was in sympathy with the enlarged program of Masonic Service therein outlined." THE FRATERNAL DEAD. Appropriate reference is made to the one hun~red and twentysix brethren who has passed into the great beyond during the year. among whom were the Senior Grand Warden. R. W Brother

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Oscar St. c. Chenery, and Brother John McDopald, late Chairm'an of the Standing Committee on Appeals and Grievances. LODGES CONSTITUTED. The Grand Master constituted th'l'ee new lodges during the year, and his report concerning tl1em is flattering in the ext.reme. NEW LODGES. The Grand Master reported correspondence with bretpren at three points in the Grand Jurisdiction regarding the organization of new lodges, but local condit.ions seemed to warrant a refusal on the part of the Grand Master, who suggested the organization of Masonic Clubs at these points for the time being. QUESTIONNAIRE. Under this head the Grand Master says: On account of many lodges misunderstanding the use of the questionnaire, I caused letters to be sent out to the constituent lodges on November 30, 19?1, and January 28, 1922. These letters, in short, gave it as my opinion that the questionnaire must accompany the petition when it is fOl'mally presented to the lodge and referred to the committee; otherwise should the applicant fail or refuse to fill out the questionnaire, the petition is not complete, and t.he purposes to be sel'ved by this questionnaire are not obtained. That when the prospective applicant signifies his desire to apply, a questionnaire should be g'iven him at the same time as the petition_ ' That the questionnaire is not only for the use of the Investig'ating Committee, but also should be available to any member, if desired. That the questionnair,eshould be filed with the petition as part of the permanent records of the lodge. After observing the use of the questionnaire this year, I would recommend that the petition and the questionnaire be made up in one blank, as, in my estimation, the qupstionnaire should be part of the petition.

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DISARMAMENT. The Grand Master addressed the following letter to the Secretary of State which indicates the calibre of the brethren who compose our路 "Brotherhood" in North Dakota. November 2, 1921. Hon, Charles E. Hughes, ,Secretary of State, Washington, D. C. My Dear and HonoreQ Sir: We extend greetings and best wishes to you and your colleag.ues representing this great Nation of ours in the forthcoming Conference for the Limitation of Armament. Representing as we do some fourteen thousand citizens of North Dal<ota, permit us to express the hope that this great Conference will be successful beyond our fondest expectations. We have faith in the moral leadership of America that a way will be found to settle the vexing questions of the Pacific and the Far. East, thereby permitting a material I'eduction of the pI'esent burdens of taxation for armament and lessening the possibilities of another war. The Grand Lodge A. ',F.', & A. 路.M. '. of North Dak9ta' believes in the great principles of Brotherhood among men, and at its last Annual Communication, unanimously' adopted the enclosed expression, among others, as its ProgTam of l\fasonic Service. We look forward with confidence t.o the outcome of this conference. It must not fail, for if it does, America fails. This, to our minds, is impossible, \Vith high hopes and very gTeat respect, Sincerely, HENRY E. BYORUM,

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GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. The Grand Master reports his visit "to Alexandria, Va., on February 22, 19212, and is delighted to report that North Dakota has subscribed its quota of one dollar per member, and that the Grand Secretary, Brother Stockwell, has turned over a check for $10,000 of this amount to.' the Treasurer of the Memorial Association. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Grand Master rep'orts his visit to the Annual Meeting of the Masonic Service AssociaUon at Chicago, and expresses his faith in the work being dOlle by it.

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VISITATIONS. Among these the Grand Master reports a special trip to a District Meeting at Estevan, Saskatchewan, on August 24, ,1923. He is enthusiastic about his reception on the part of ·our Canadian brethren, and prophesies much good as a consequence of his visit. AN INTERESTING EVENT. The Grand Master reports the following: Probably what was one of the most unusual events which has ever occurred in this Grand- Jurisdiction was the confening of the Master Mason degree on Brother Timothy A. Williams and his six sons by Jamestown Lodge No. 6 on the evening of March 22, 1922. I was fortunate in being able to attend and arrived at Jamestown at 4:00 P. M. Deputy Grand Master Ripley, Grand Secl'etary Stockwell, and several other Grand Lodge officers were also present. The first section was conferred before dinner. At 6:30 a fine banquet was served in their dining room and nearly six hundred Masons sat down to this dinner. Our Grand Secretary Stockwell spoke on "Masonry's Present Opportunity" at the dinner. At eight o'clock the second section. of the Master Mason degree was conferred by a team composed of the Past Masters of Jamestown Lodge. Never before in the history of the Grand Lodge has a similar ceremony taken place and I doubt if it has been duplicated many times anywbere in the United States. The occasion was one which will long be remembered by those who were privileg'ed to be present.

A FINE SUGGESTION. The following suggestion is worthy of consideration on the part of every brother in the fraternity. The Grand Master says: During the past year one of the best known Past Grand Commanders of North Dakota passed to his eternal reward. In disposing of his estate, he made a bequest of some size to the Commandery of which he had long been an honored member. This seems to us a splendid example for others to follow. The Grand Lodge A. ·.F.·. & A. ·.M.·. of this state is now 33 years old. So far as the records show there has never been a bequest of any kind made to this body or to any charity which migh t. be undertaken by it. Our attention has been called to the fact that one aged brother considered sucl1 a bequest, but we understand that nothing was done. North Dakota is not the home of millionaires, ~let men have acquired reasonable wealth; many of these men are Masons, and some of them have been honored by this Grand Lodge. All of 'us must sooner or later pass from these scenes. \Vhy not • remember in a modest way, by bequest, the great institution of

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Freemasonry or some definite t:a~onic charity. Other Grand Lodges co'unt the endowment of their charities by the hundreds of thousands, yes, by millions from ,bequests made by members. We make this suggestion, seriously believing that every man ought to provide in a business-like way against the day when the, scenes which know him now shall know him no more. If your will is made. a cOdicil is a simple amendment and now that we are considering the definite increase of our Relief and Charity Funds we believe that there are in this room brothers who may be moved to action along the above lines.

KU KLUX KLAN.

The Grand Master,having referred to this organization in his Address, the Jurisprudence Committee, to which the matter was referred, brought in the following report which was adopted by a rising vote: In the future no Master Mason within the Jurisdiction of North. Dakota may apply for membership in, or join the organization known as the Ku Klux Klan, and that henceforth, it shall ho> ~()n足 sidered a Masonic offense triable under- the Masonic Code of North Dakota. for any Master Mason to hold membership in said Ku Klux Klan. Should any Master Mason within the Jurisdiction of North Dakota prior to this date, through a misunderstanding of its purpose, through inadvertancy or any other reason have become a member of ~!aid Ku Klux Klan, he shall be required to sever all relations therewith within six months after the promulgation of this order by the' incoming Grand Master, and file a stipulation in writing with the Secretary of their respective lodges, to the effect that they have abandoned all allegiance thereto and furthe'r requiring the secretaries to read such renunciation at the next stated communication of the lodge after their receipt and make minutes thereof. It is further ordered and directed that from and after the promulgation of this order by the incoming Grand Mastcr all Master Masons. who wer'e members of the Ku Klux Klan, who fail to sign and return said written statement showing that they have renounced allegiance to said Ku Klux Klan shall be charged with having committed a Masonic offense and tried therefore under the Masonic Code of this Jurisdiction.

In order that due notice be given to all the Craft in this state concerning this action, the incoming Grand Master is directed to issue an edict reciting all the facts il1 this report a.nd send a COllY thereof to the Master a.nd Secretary of each constituent lodge \vithin the Grand' Jurisdiction immediately thereafter' with instruclions that the same be read at the. next stated communication of . the lodge ~and copied in full in the minutes.

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FOREIGN CORREgPONDENCE. The Report on Foreign Correspondence is the work of our goo'd Brother, Past Grand Master Grant S. Hager, who, just recently, has passed within the borders of the "Grand Lodge on High." His Report is equal to the best. and is highly interesting froin start to finish. He is kind in his reference to Missouri, and to its Correspondence, for which we return our sincere acknowledgments. Brother Hager will be "missed" by a wide circle of friends and brethren, both in North Dakota and elsewhere, but his memory will long abide in our midst. .

NOVA SCOTIA 1922.

.John Murray Lawson, G. M. James Clarence Jones, G. S. James Clarence Jones. Lodges, 79.

1923. James Henry Winfield, G. M. . Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Membership, 9,498.

Gai.n, 717. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia are presented in a very handsome volume, excellent paper, clear type, and well aiTanged throughout. It is something of a recreation to review a volume like this. We may add that it is introduced by a handsome pieture of the Grand Master, James Henry Winfield, which shows him to be yet young, and the beautifud regalia well sets off his manly figure. In this connection we may state that the portrait of t.he Grand Secretary, is also- given in introducing his report, and he is evidently a man good to look at. Three Special Grand Communications are noted in detail; two for the purpose of dedicating halls,and. one for the purpose of laying a Corner Stone. Wc regret to note that this last was held on Sunday. We have long held to the opinion that no regular Masonic Lodge could be opened on Sunday, save for the purpose of attending a funeral. Laying a Corner Stone is work, and we are opposed to any violation of the Divine command with refc"ence to the Sahbat.h. We say this, not in criticism, but simply as an expression of opinion, in which most, if not all of our Grand Lodges concur.

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THE FIFTY-SEVgNTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. As is the custom with this Grand Lodge, the opening ceremonies were diversified and solemnized by a procession to the Lunenburg Presbyterian Church, where a sermon was delivered by the Gr~nd Chaplain, R. W. Brother, D. M: Matheson, from the text, Romans 14: 7"NONE OF US LIVETH TO HIMSELF," The sermon is given in full, and is wise and worthy; from it we quote only a po'etic selection, which each of us will be wise to remember: "One ship turns east and another west â&#x20AC;˘ \Vitll the Relf Rame winds that blow; , 'Tis tlw set of the sails and not the gales Which tells us the way to go. "Lil,e the winds of the !>ea are ways of fate As we voyage along through life; 'Tis the set of the soul which decides the goal Ann not the calm or the strife,"

At the conclusion of the sermon the procession was reformed and retur~ed to the hall, where a vote of thanks was' tendered the Grand Chaplain, and the Grand Lodge. was called to refreshment. ANNUAL ADDRESS. The Annual Address, which covers 25 pages, opens very pleasantly with complimentary remarks as to the high character o,f Lunenburg and its citizens. and the Grand Master refers at length to an excursion of the Grand Lodge to Bear River from the city of Digby, 'where the Annual Communication was held the previous year. The occasion-taking in the' Bear River country, the Digby Basin and vicinity, during which trip they visited several towns and met with elegant hospitality. The climax of the occasion was the entertainment furnished by the City of Digby in the evening. Referring to the subject of distinguished Dead, the Grand Master gives only one name-that of R. W. Barry Dickie Bent, of whom he speaks in tender and reverent terms. A list of other Dead, however, and a number of memorial pages appear in the report of the Committee.

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VISITATIONS. The Grand Master gives a long list of official Visitations, on some of which he dwells with peculiar interest as of more than ordinary-value to the Fraternity and enjoyment to himself. O~'~'ICIAL

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The Grand Master reports a number of official acts and rulings, all of which seem in accordance with Masonic Law and Usage; and none of more than local interest. He closed his address with a few words to the Brethren, thanking them for their cordial co-oIJeration and assistance during the year. THE MASONIC HOME. This institution only receives the' aged and indigent, and there !ire now only 14 inmates, all save one of great age, and he admitted on account of affliction which will doubtless soon terminate in death. Four of the aged members of the "Home" family passed away during the year. The trustees report that the expense of maintenance is constantly increasing, and that more money must oe raised, which is a very general condition with these institutions. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Our worthy Brother reviews 31 lodges, occupying a space of -. 161 pages, in so doing. His method of review is well worthy of imitation, as he merely recites the facts appearing in the various Proceedings, refraining from personal comment, even in cases where we would be glad to have his opinions. He is very courteous to Missouri and the correspondent, for which we return thanks

OHIO. 1923. _ 1922. F. M. Ransbottom, G. M. Harry S. Johnson, G. M. J. H. Bromwell, G. S. Re-elected. O. P. Sperra. Grand Correspond en t. Lodges, 592. Members, 172,341. Gain, 8,6S4. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Ohio for 1922 contain a remarkably good picture of the incoming Grand Master, M. W. Brother Harry S. Johnson, which forms an- appropriate

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frontispiece. The brief sketch accompl;tnying' it says that Brother .J,ohnson is the Superintendent of the Central Union Depot and Railway Co. of Cincinnati,' and that he has been in the employ of that company since' boyhood. It also says that Brother Johnson's chief activities have been in connection with the North Presbyterian Sunday School, in which he has served as trustee, elder, and teacher of the Men's Bible Class, his services ranging over a period of forty consecutive years-a splendid intrOduction for a Grand Master of Masons. THE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the Grand Lodge of Ohio was held in the City of Columbus, October 18 and 19, 1922. Prior to the opening of the Grand Lodge an organ recital was given, and an Address of Welcom9 was made by the Mayor of the City of Columbus. M. W. Brother Allen Andrews, P. G. M., respond.ed on behalf. of the Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev: Thos. T.Crawford. nOLL OF PAST GRAND MASTERS. The roll of the Past Grand Mai-;ters was called by the Granrl Secretary and, at the requ~st of the M. W. Grand Master. each rose as his name, was called. V{hen the name of M. W. Bro. Barton Smith was called. M. W. Bro. Frand S. Harmon said: "M. W. Grand Master and Brothers: For the first time in more than thirty years we meet in Grand Lodge session without the inspiring presence of Barton Smith. Bro. Smith's loyalty to Masonry is only exceeded by his loyalty to country, and he is at tho IHesent time in Burope on a mission for the Government, appointed to that mission by Bro. Warren G. Harding. I move. sir, that the Grand Secretary be il~structed to send a cablegram to Illustrious Brother and Past Grand Master Barton Smith, expressing our love and loyalty." This motion was seconded and carried and a sent by the Grand Secretary.

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able to get as far as his porch and that he would appreciate a call from any of the brethren who are in that section and can call upon him." After the Past Grand Masters were suitably welcomed, M. "V. Bro. Campbell M. Voorhees, Senior Grand Warden, addressed the Grand Master as follows: "Most \Vorshipful Grand Master: I have the pleasure of I)resen ting to' you, and through you to the Members of th is Grand Lodge, these illustrious Br'cthren: First-oUI' own Pa::;t Grand Master, Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Ohio, Bro. B. F. Perry; second- Most Illustrious Bro. Edward C. Redo 1', Grand Master of the Gr'and Council of Royal and Select Master's of Ohio, who is well known to the members of this Grand Lodge; and, last, the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery K. T. of Ohio, Silo F'. O. Schoedinger, who is also well known to this Grand Lodg0." The Gr'and Honors ,were extended to these distinguished brethren, and the Grand Master extended a greeting.

ANNUAL ADDRESS. In opening his Address the Grand Master gives utterance to the following words: While it is highly gratifying to note the wonderful growth in our Order and the material prosperity which it enjoys, we ::;hould bear in mind the true strength of our' Fraternity is not in numbers, but rather in deeds accomplished. Unless the community in which we live is better for the truths ",e' teach, unless tlwre is a greater purity and a higher sense of 'honor in those with. whom we come in contact. we have failed in our mission. OUI' success does not so much depend upon the number's we initiate, as upon whether we have done those thing::; and instilled those principles that will make for better members of the community in which they live.

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SPECIAL EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS. Eleven of these were held for the Constituting of Lodges. DEDICATIONS. Some ten dedications of new Temples and Lodge Rooms were held. CORNER-STONES LAID. Nineteen corner-stones were laid. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. This matter seenis in abeyance for some cause or other. RULING. The following is interesting: On November 7, 1921, it was officially called to my attention that three Brothers belonging to three Lodges in Cincinnati, Ohio, had signed their names to a circular endorsing th~ candidacy of a brother Mason for a. political office, and that in each .case the signer has written after his name the name of the Blue Lodge of which he was a member. I immediately wrote to the Masters of the Lodges to which these men belong, asking if the Lodge had authorized or knowingly permitted路 this to be done. and in each case the answer was in the negative. Our Code prohibits the use of Masonic emblems and devices on busineSl> cards or by way of advertisements. It also has declared to be. 'a l\-1asonic offense the display of a political banner upon the walls of any Blue Lodge room. Inasmuch as the Grand Lodge has not gone beyond this point, and as I consider the action of these Brothers to be a Masonic offense, I instructed the Masters of N. C. Harmony, No.2, Price Hill Lodge, No. 524, and Liberty Lodge, No. 646, to bring before them the Brothers who had signed these letters, to tell them that it was a Masonic offense, and admonish them never to engage in any similar act in the future, and I received prompt report fr'om the three Lodges in question that my instructions had been carried out. Also letters from the three Brothers admonished, apologizing for their action. In this' connection I ma~le the following' ruling: "It is unmasonic conduct for any M.ason to write after his name the name of the Blue Lodge to which he belongH, or any

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Masonic desig'nation, title, honor, or degTee which he has received, or in any other way to indicate that he is a Mason, when signing any letter, endorsement, or recommendation of any candidate for a public office, or 'sending out any communication for political purposes."

THE EASTERN STARCOMMENDED. The -Grand Master refers in felicitous terms to the Order 01 the Eastern star. MASONIC HOME. The following paragraph on the Masonic Home is so worthy that we quote it in full: THE OHIO MASONIC HOME. I have made several informal visits to the Ohio Masonic Home, located at Springfield, Ohio. There has been nothing in my year of service as Grand Master that is more highly appreciated than the opportunity which it has given me to more fully realize the indescribable good that is being accomplished by the Ohio Masonic Home. This splendid enterprise was conceived away back in the eighties; its corner-stone was laid in 1892, and it was dedicated in 1895. Its erection was the first real test of that spirit of true Masonic Charity which has ever characterized the Masons of Ohio, and it will ever stand, not only as a continuing proof of the wisdom which prompted its erection, but as an enduring monument to the beneficence of Ohio Free Masons. If the Masonic Fra-' , ternity in this great State shall never do anything else to win the approbation of its friends and silence the criticism of its enemies, the erection and maintenance of this Home should be all' sufficient. For a number of years the Board of Trustees were unable. for want of funds, to proceed rapidly with needed improvements; but from year to year these have been made until today one stands amazed at the wonderful perspective that greets the eye. The hills have been leveled, the hollows filled, and the waste places beautified. Seed has been sown, trees planted, walks laid, drives constructed, and everywhere the shrubbery and flowers add beauty to the scene. Separate dormitories have been. cz'ectd for the boys and girls, and on June 27th last, as elsewhere rC!)Qrted in this Address, it was my very great pleasure to lay the corner-stone of a new hospital bUilding on the Masonic Home gz'ounds to take the place of a smaller hospital erected' a number of years ag-o with funds provided by the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star. B~t above and beyond all: far grander than the buildings, the lawns, the walks, the drives; yes, even gz'ander than the flowers

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and their fragl"ance, is the sweet air of contentment which pervades the Home. It is indeed a happy family. Herel are bright, healthy, and in'telligent children-boys and girls wh.o are happy in the consciousness that they have here found a new home and mother. These children are not the offspring of diseased and degenerate men and women. They were not born in hovels, and have not been denizens of the streets and gutters. They have, not been contaminated by contact with profane or vulgar associates They. are God-fearing children, for each of them is the child of a man who has stood before the Altar of Freemasonry and professed belief in Almighty God. Th'e old people appear to be happy and contented, 'and everywhere there is abundant evidence of great satisfaction 'With the comforts afforded by the' Home, and respect and esteem for and loyal.ty to those immediately in charge of the Home. This great charity is in charge of fifteen brethren who, as Trustees, are. contributing much valuable time to its interests, and who are continually anticipating the needs of the future, so far as they are able. In the hands of such men th.e future of the institution is ~ecure.

AS THE EASTERNERS DO. The Grand Master closes his Address with the follOWIng: May the peace of Allah abide with you, Wherever you ,stay, wherever you go, May the beautiful paJms of Allah grow. In your days of labor and your nights of rest May the love of Allah make you blest. So I touch my heart as' the Easterners do, And may the peace of Allah abide with you.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This Report, which is the work of our good Brother O. P. Sperra, P. G. M., is a splendid one in every way. Grand Master Wm., F. Johnson's administration is reviewed under the head of "Missouri," and kindly remarks are made. The conclusion of the report is indicative of the impressions made in the aggregate of our great fraternity. Brother Sperra says: Closing the review, .one thought worthy and of great moment is i!TII)J路essed. From officials close to the work and whose duties require association with the rank and file of the great Brotherhood comes the universal message not alone of extraordinary growth in membership, but an intense interest in the uplift of mankind as Masonic idealisms teach. .<\s we rest from the work this fact

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appears uppermost, that the spirit of Freemasonry is heeding the call fOl' a stl'ongel' and deeper apI)reciation of its sublime teachings, respol1!'!ive everywhere that the Ot:der exists. And it again brings to our mind the words of Lowell: "Life is a leaf of paper white, Whereon each one of us may write His word or two, and then comes night. Though thou have time but for a line, Make that sublime. Not failure, but low aim. is crime,"

OKLAHOMA. 1923. 1924. Wm. Edward Stuart, G. M. L. H. Swan, G. M. Wm: M. Anderson, G. S. Re-elected. T. C. Humphrey. Grand Correspondent. Members, 59,730. Lodges, ??? Gain, 4,499. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma for 1923 are contained in a neat volume of 325 pages, introduced with a picture of the incoming Grand Master, M.' W. Brother Wm. E. Stuart, who by the way is a native Missourian, and the Report on Correspondence is prefaced by a cut of the Correspondent, P. G. M. T. C. Humphrey. The "sketch" of the Grand Master reveals a man of activity and usefulness, who has also attained high honor among his brethren. F'IFTEENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Oklahoma was convened in its Fifteenth Al1I;ual Communication by R, W. William E. Stuart, Deputy Grand Master. at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. on Tuesday, February 27, A. D. 1923, in the Scottish Rite Temple. at Guthrie, with the Grand Officers 'ljresen t. The Grand Lodge was opened in路 ample form by M. ,:V. Leslie H. Swan, GI'and Master. and prayer was <jffered by R. W. Charles C. Weith. Grand Chaplain.

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those present were introduced. After a welcome from the Grand Master, Past Grand Master Freeman, representing the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri, made the following response: Most WOI'shipful Grand Master, I bring you the fraternal greetings from the grand old State of Missouri. Missouri loves Masonry; Oklahoma loves Masonry; MisHouri Masons loVe Oklahoma Masons, and Oklahoma Masons love Missouri Masons. We are really trying in every way to do good, to elevate mankind, .and bring peace and tranquility to our great country. (Applause.)

ANNUAL ADDRESS. The Address of the Grand Master occupies fifteen pages of the proceedings, and is an interesting document,' well-arranged, and full of good things. By the way, it is said that M. W. Brother Swan is the younge'st Grand Master of the year! In his Introduction the Grand Master says: We meet hel'e tonight in the Fifteenth Annual Communication of the M. 楼l. Grand Lodge. A. F. & A. M., of the State of Oklahoma. Let us celebrat.e, if you plea'se, the Crystal Anniversary of t.he nuptials of the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory and the Grand Lodge of Oklahoma .. A most happy union. as indicated at that time by the "incident" published in our proceedings when Father Murrow, representing the brethren of Indian Territory, threw his arms around Brother Anderson, as representing the brethren of Oklahoma Territory; which un ion in peace and harmony and love has continued throughout the yeal's and has resulted in our prosperity, growth and advancement. I greet you as members of a fraternity whose efforts to teach morality and practice charity, .in its bro'adest se~se, has made it one of the most potent factors in the advancement of Christian civilization that has existed in any age. Its mission is peace and good will. In the most remote parts of the earth, wherever civilization has penetrated, our lodgc's have been organized, and today are engaged in the noble work of teaching freedom and truth and love and morality and benevolence, by our beautiful sy.'Stem of symbolIsm so deal' to us all. For the accomplishment of these !)urposes mystic chains bind together peoples of all nations in one common brotherhood.

The year has been a busy one. The Grand Lodge was convened in Emergent Session at least thirty times for the purpose of laying corner-stones. The usual round of Dispensations, etc., and other duties falling to the Grand Master's office路 aTe fully- recorded. The year has witnessed the moving of the Masonic Home

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family to Guthrie, and the Grand Master reports a hearty reception given to the inmates thereof. George Washington Memorial Association, and the National ~asonic Service Association have both enthusiastic support from our Oklahoma breth~en. GRAND ORATOR. The Address of the Grand Orator, W. Brother William Mark Soxson, was thoroughly enjoyed, and appears in the printed proceedings. MASONIC HOME FUND. On February 13, 1922, the balance in the Masonic Home fund was $4,564.95. The total amount received from the $5.00 paid by the candidates at initiation, interest, miscellaneous items, and the cashing of securities, was '$118,877.07. The warrants drawn against this fund were all for the erection of the Masonic Home Buildings, except $5,000.00 deposited in the First National Bank of Tecumseh, and $2,500.00 in the First National Bank of Seiling, and amount to $134,598.87, making the Masonic Home Fund overdrawn $15,721.80.

ORDER OF THE RAINBOW. On the sixth day of April,' 1922, there was born in the City , of McAlester an order for the daughters and sisters of Master Masons and members of the Order of the Eastern Star, and for girls recommended by them, who are between the ages of fourteen and eighteen years. It was named Orde~' of the Rainbow for Girls, and is faghioned after the Order 'of' DeMolay for Boys. This new Order is the child of Right Worshipful Brother William Mark Sexson, Grand Orator of this Grand Lodge. He, with the help of some of his Masonic brethren and Eastern Star sisters, wrote its Constitution and Ritual. It was made national in its scope, and Supreme. Council selected, with the home offices at McAlester, in Ol<lahoma. The Order is gr~wing rapidly and now has Assemblies, as its subordinate bodies are called, in nine States of the Union, Oklahoma having forty-three.

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This report is the work of P. G. M. Humphrey and OccuI~ie's less than one hundred pages. It is a good report and filled with many valuable items. Missouri is generously treated, and we are glad to find that Brother Humphrey finds himself in accord ~ith us,-in the main.

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OREGON. 1922. Frank S. Baillie, G. M. D. R. Cheney, G. S. David P. Mason. Lodges, 157.

1923. G. G. Brown, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Membership, 23,749. Gain, 2,637.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Oregon for 1922 are contained in a volume of five hundred pages, and are introduced by a splendid picture of the retiring Grand Master, M. W. Brother Frank S. Baillie, together with a brie"f ~iographical sketch. They also contain a life-like portrait of' the retiring Grand Secretary, M. W. Brother James F. Robinson, who for twenty-eight years, has guided the affairs of the Grand Lodge, with the continual conÂˇ ~dence of his brethren who passed a splendid set of resolutions concerning him. â&#x20AC;˘ The reports of nine Occasional Grand Lodges are given, four for the purpose of instituting lodges U. D., and five for Constituting new lodges. SEVENTY-SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Oregon was called to order at 10 o'clock A. M., in the public hall of Multnomah Hotel, Portland, by the M. W. Grand Master, Frank S. Baillie, in seventy-second annu~l communication. The M. W. Grand Master, in the absence of Most Reverend J. R. N. Bell, Grand Chaplain, appointed P. G. M. Earl C. Bronaugh Acting Grand Chaplain, who offered the opening prayer. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. This is a plain straightforward resume of the various items connected with the year's administration, and occupies about twenty pages of th.e Proceedings. There are numerous passages in it that are worthy of quotation did our space permit. The following is interesting: APPENDANT OHDEHS OH ORGANIZATiONS BASED ON MASONIC MEMBERSHIP.

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us years ago that we had an organ in our interior called the appendix. We were told that it wa~ a perfectly useless organ, but, so long- as it behaved, it was also a perfectly harmless one; but when it began to misbehave, it could only be cured by absolute removal through the surgeon's knife. In recent years this country has been afflicted with an increasing number of so-called secret fr'aternal or appendant organizations which make membership in a Masonic lodge a requisite for membership therein. Bor'n without cause, reared in selfish interest, the' effect is well known-tJ'ouble and disorder. Claiming' to be a "little brother" to the Masonic fr'aternity, it leaves to that organization its troubles, while the organizer' goes on to pastures still more green. The time is present when this Grand Lodge should stop this imposition and use the surgeon's knife of removal. Masonry is complete within itsel.f. It needs no side organizations to develop its principles or support its growth among its member'ship. This Grand Lodge should demand a thorough investigation of all such organizations, and only until such organizations are recommended by the Grand Master and approved by thn Gr'and Lodge should membership therein be路permitted. I trust that the time is close at hand when it shall be declared a Masonic offense f0r any Master Mason to petition for additional work in Masonry until three years have elapsed after his raising.

THE GRAND SECRETARY HONORED. As stated above, the Grand Secretary, after twenty-eight years of splendid service, retires, and the following are the terms in which the "Brethren" expressed themselves concerning, him: Whereas, Most Worshipful James F. Robinson has served this Grand Lodge for twenty-eight years as Grand Secr'etary, faithfully, earnestly, and with a fidelity rarely equaled and never surpassed, always giving his best and never considering anything but the welfare of the Grand Lodge; and "Vhe.reas. The delegates of the eOllstituent lodges. in annual communication assembled. desired to express to him their appreciation of his faithful service. their sincere regard for his sterling character, and their' most profound fr;aternal love; therefore. Be It Hesolved, That this Grand Lodge take this means to express to our beloved路 brother, .Tames F. Hobinson, their appreciation, their regard and their love, and to let, him know that he always has and always will ha':e the highest l)lace in their thoughts and affections.

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Honorary Past Grand Master, in recognition of his invaluable services to the Brotherhood. â&#x20AC;˘ This year, M. W. Brother Bell could not be present at the Annual Communication, but the Grand Lodge took notice of his absence, and sent him an Honorarium of $500.00 as a token of its continued appreciation. The new Grand Master also telegraphed Brother Bell stating that he was re-appointed as Grand Chaplain for the ensuing year, to which the venerable Brother replied in appreciative terms. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This is another of Brother Mason's splendid productions. 'his Introduction he says:

In submitting this report on Conespondence I am impelled to voice a feeling which has grown through the year and which is a source of both interest and satisfaction. Two impressions have registel'ed fOl'cefully as I have worked on . this report. First: The seriou~. :,:ober expression among Masons of a new conscientious appreciation of the Masonic obligation, and an expressed desire to influence and fashion the young manhood of the nation in all the finer attributes of character, and in a real sense, a juster regal'd for the moral and spiritual values of life. Second: A renewed and balanced determination to hold the scales fairly and justly between all classes, especially in matters per'taining to the public school system of education within the bounds of the nation. The bulwark of American freedom. intelligence and patriotism rests finally in the f)'(~e public scliool system. Masonry seems to have reconstructed and rededicated itself to the new task of fraternalism and promulgation here where Democracy has its first. cro\'oTlling and by means of which it shall have its coronation.

Missouri is reviewed in kindly spirit.

PENNSYLVANIA. 1922.

1923. Re-elected. Abraham M. Beitler, G. M. John A. Perry, G. S. Re-elected. Thos. F. Penman, Chairman. Committee on Correspondence. Members, 186,560. Lodges, 534. Gain, 6,125.

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famous for the excellence of their get-up, and embellished with the ever-familiar cut of the Masonic Temple at Broad and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, together with the worthy addition of a speaking likeness of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Beitler, contain many路 things of interest to tlle craft at large. They reveal a record of 'achievement of which any Grand Lodge migh.t be proud. DEATHS OF DISTINGUISHED BRETHREN. Pennsylvania has suffered much in the passing of Past Grand Master John S. Sell. Speaking of him the Grand Master says: Brother Sell was a typical Pennsylvania Mason. He had been a Deputy Grand Master. before hi:; eleetion as Junior Grand Warden .. During the eight years he served this Grand Lodge in elective station, he gave the same loyal, devoted service to its interests that he gave and had given to all other positions he held or had held. He was a mah of strong convictions and he had the courage of those convictions. Though a man of affairs, he was simple in his tastes,. believed in the practice of the homely virtues and had an abhorrence of waste and extravagance. He left a deep imprint on the life of this Grand Lodge. Those of us who knew him well will mourn his loss and always deeply regret his death.

The following reference to the passing of W. Brother John Wanamaker is altogether worthy: The recent death of Brother John vVanamaker closed a life filled with service for his fellows. He was indeed a merchant prince, but, better yet, he was'~a loyal citizen, a lover of his fellowmen and his life was devoted to the doing of good deeds. He gave to the work of the Committee on Library much of his time and it is largely due to his untiring energy and' excellent judgment that we today posses:; a library and museum unique, valuable,and without a rival. We will long mourn his loss and cherish his memory.

The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania is noted for its conservatism, and here is a sample which indicates how they feel in that great Grand Jurisdiction. The Grand Master says, as follows: PRESENTS TO RETIRING WOH.SHIPFUL MASTEH.S. In a few of the Lodges the practice seems to prevail to make a present to the retiring Worshipful Master and in a few cases this present has been quite eXI)C~sive. The office of Worshipful

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Master is one of honor. No salary, direct or indirect, attaches to it. No Brother is compelled to take the office if he does not want -to do so, but when he assumes the office he has no right to any compensation. I therefore directed that no money of the Lodge should be given, either as money, or in the shape of a present paid fOl' by the Lodge's money, to a Past Master.

PERPETUAL JURISDICTION. Pennsylvania still exercises her prerogatives along this line. and during the-year the Grand Master issued edicts in the cases of five brethren who were made Masons in foreign juris1ictions. BEQUESTS. This Grand Lodge is peculiarly fortunate in the number of Bequests which it, from time to time, receives for its Charitable Institutions. Rarely does a Quarterly Communication pass without mention of one or more of these; and, in this" the Grand Lodge i~ a standing example of what confidence can produce in men of means who do not hesitate to trust the administration of their charities to our fraternity. The Grand Lodge received no less than $284,460.00 from the twenty-dollar fund, for the Masonic Homes, .during the last year. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report onCorrespon'<ience is again the work of Brother Thomas F. Penman, and abounds in riches. Missouri, for some reason or other, does not appear. In his Conclusion, Brother Penman refers, among other things, to the Ku Klux Klan, saying: One of the poets has said there is . "good in everything." If there is any good in theKu Klux Klan we have thus far failed to discover it. We believe it has adopted some high-flown phrases about "Americanism," "religious liberty," "constitutional guaranties," etc.; but 'its methods and manifestations give the lie to such high pretensions. We do not bring up the subject to describe it or路 to dwell upon its evils, for the same reasons we do not discuss路 the evils of labor unions, which are setting at naught all regard for law and order, and, by what is called "direct action," denying to men their inherent, God-given and constitutional liberty to earn a living for themselves and families, under a penalty of destruction of prop'erty and life. These are matters for the law, though it must be admitted that the law is getting very lame and blind. For our present purposes the difference between the. two ~ases is,

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that one pretends to be actuated by pl'inciples underlying' Freemasonry, and the other-so far as we know-does not.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 1923,

1922. John McNevin, G: M. E. T. Carbonell, G. S. W. P. Doull Lodges, 15.

.J. M. Murley, G.路 M.

Re-elected Grand Correspondent. Membership, 1,085. Gain, 49.

The Proceedings of this Jurisdiction are presented in a neat little volume of 85 pages, containing those items which are of most importance in the history of the Grand Lodge. The session of the Grand Lodge was entirely harmonious; and no jarring note ap-. pears to have disturbed the harmony prevailing throughout the year. While the 路increase in numbers is small, comparatively, yet it exceeds that of any previous year, except the last. And even a small increase exhibits the vitality of this Jurisdiction, since the small territory occupied, with little, if any increase in population, would forbid any expectation of rapid growth. The volume is adorned with a picture of Grand Master, James Merrill Murley, showing him, from his appearance to be well worthy of the position he occupies. SPECIAL COMMUNICATIONS. A Special Communication was held September 14, 1921, for the purpose of laying the Corner Stone of the Protestant Orphange at Mount Herbert. On-December 16., 1921, a Special Communication of the Grand Lodge was held at Kensington, for the purpose of paying Funeral Honors to P. G. M. Donald Darrach, who died December 13, 1921. A Special Grand Communication was held at Cape Traverse on Tuesday, March 8, 1922:, for the purpose of paying Funeral Honors to P. G. M. James MacDougall. FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION was held, June 28, 1922, at the Masonic Lodge Room in Summer-

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side, nothing unusual appearing in the opening ceremonies. ANNUAL ADDRESS.

This was quite brief, and exhibits the wisdom as well as the good taste of the Grand Master. His opening remarks are pertinent; hi~ words of welcome to the Brethren are very pleasant, and his reference to th'e departed heroes of Freemasonry is tenderly respectful. He gives a brief路 history of the two Grand Masters who had passed away during the year, adding thereto a long list of the Dead of that and other Jurisdictions. There are no decisions and the Dispensations granted are few, most of them for the purpose of allowing lodges to attend church in uniform. The Grand Master makes a strong appeal for charity, specifying several directions in which it should exhibit itself. The Grand Master visited all the lodges, except his own Mother Lodge, which, with excellent taste,' he called upon a Brother to visit in his behalf. He congratulates all upon the harmony and prosperity manifest throughout the Jurisdiction, and concludes with an exhortati<;>n, so practical and timely that we make no apology for inserting it in part. Before pasRing back thc gavel let me remind you, onc and all, of the seriousness of our situation. I fear we little realize the responsibilities which regt upon us as individual Masons. The opinion of the world is that Masons are, a care路fully s01ected class of men and as such when they are known to be Ma~iOns there is more expected of them in private and public character. \Vhy should they not so judge us? 'Ve are supposed to recommend only the best citizens for membe'rship. Of these the ballot sifts the doubtful, and then no man goes thl'ough our ceremonies without becoming the better for it. Each membel' in a measure holds the reputation of 'the Craft in his own hands, and the character of the Institution is judged from our individual acts. I leavc it to the individual conscience to answer thc question whether or not we measure up to the high level accredited to and expected of us; but I protest that we should not throug'h indifference and lack of information be dead to our regponsibilities. As the boy imitates the man whom he 100kR upon as a superior being'. so it is our duty by precept and good example to impress the sincerity of our profession upon those who loa),: upon us as selected men. 'Ve have a gr'and opportunity fOI' doing good if we mel'ely live up to our profession, as nearly as may be done by mortal man; and by spread~ ing the doctrine of the brotherhood of man. By treating OUI' fellowmen with broad human justice ",'e can accomplish much in curing the ills. and calming the unrest of the day. Human nature is much the same the world over, and men will surely react to Justice and Truth. COI'diality and fair dealing betwecn man and

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man is bound to open the fountains of, manly and brotherly confidence and affection as nothing- else can do in the opening up of the greatest era of social prosperity and harmony the world has ever known. If we would live to se~ those we love enjoy happiness, if we would make sure of their safety, let us do our part, living clean, pure, wholesome, helpful lives, and displaying the Masonic virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth as taught by our Institution and expected of u~ by the outside world. That is our standard of life, and those who are' with us must be of us.

There is no report on Correspondence, and nothing further appears of special interest.

QUEBEC. 1924. Allan P. Stafford, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 12,677.

1923. Chas. McBurneY, G. M. W. W. Williamson, G. S. E. T. D. Chambers. Lodges, 78. Gain, 620.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Quebec at its 53rd Annual Communication reach us in the familiar volume which has long characterized that Grand Jurisdiction, and it is prefaced by a goad picture of the incoming Grand Master, M. VV'. Brother Allan P. Stafford. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most ',Vorshipful The Grand Lodge of Quebec, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, held its 53rd 'Annual Communication in the City of Montreal, in the Province of Quebec,on the 14th 9ay of February, A. D. 1923, A. L. 5923, at the Masonic Temple, Dorchester Street. R. Wor. Bro. A. P. Shatford, Deputy Grand Master, having taken his position' and ascertaining that the various stations in Grand Lodge were occupied, and that a constitutional number of Lodges were represented, called Grand Lodge to order, whereupon the Most WorshipfUl the Grand Master, preceded by his Grand Director of Ceremonies and District Deputy Grand Masters, and accompanied by the Most ViTorshipful the Past Grand Masters present, ,entered, and having assumed his chait', the Grand Lodge wa~ opened in Ample Form.

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sustained through the death of R. W. Brother Major General Sir David Watson, K. Q. B., C. M. G. ST. JOHN'S DAY CELEBRATIONS. Referring to these the Grand Master says: The Fest{val of St. John the Evangelist is an occasion when the spirit of this Patron Saint, the Disciple of Love, is specially in evidence, and I am pleased to know that its observation by the lodges was general throughout the Jurisdiction. It is well that there should be at least one day in the year when all the brethl'en of a lodge should come together with "the one design of being happy and of communicating- that happiness to others."

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS. On this important matter the Grand Master observes: The dispensations that I have granted to cover physical路 imperfections were for minor disabilities only, which did not pI'event the candidate from complying with the r'equirements of the ritual. These are among.st the most difficult applications that a' Grand Master has to deal with. He realizes that the qualifications of heart and mind are more important than those of the body, and he regrets exceedingly to be obliged to close the doors of the Order against good men because of the lack of physical qualifications. And yet who will say that. because physical qualifications are the less important, they are not very important. Masonry is essentially idealistic; it aims at the development of a perfect mind and spirit. and requires a perfect body as the fitting tabernacle of that spil'it. It would be convenient for the Grand Master, if the Ancient la'nd~ marks permitted of such legislation, that Grand Lodge should specify what degree of physical imperfection mig-ht be accepted; but I am convinced that it is better to allow these cases to be dealt with individually as they arise than to place on our statutes anything that would indicate a recession from the requirement of physical perfection demanded by the Craft in all ages.

CONCLUSION. The last paragraph of the Grand Master's Address is timely indeed: Finally, my breth~en, let me urge upon you t.o draw closel' to each otner; let us take more seriously those ohligations that ' .... e have assumed, and mOl'e faithfully carry out in our lives those eternal ])rinciples upon which OUI' Order rests; May you so enjo~' your intercourse wit.h each other here tha.t you will go bac1, to your lodges with a clea.rer vision of the beautiful and Ruhlime

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possibilities of the Cl'aft and filled with an enthusiaRm that will sweep away all the barriers that ignorance, Relfishness or superstition may interpose between yoU and your brethren, so that each lodge may be the fertile soil in which the pure white lily of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth may perfectly unfold itself and shed its healing fragrance beyond your sacred walls until Masonic lodges shall forever be unnecessary because all men have seen "the hieroglyphic light," and have realized the Masonic ideal of the Brotherhood 'of Man.

GRAND CHAPLAIN'S ADDRBSS. R. W. Brother, the Rt. Rev. J. C. Farthing, Lord Bishop of Montreal, delivered an eloquent Address which is printed in full in' the Proceedings, many passages of which we should like to excerpt, but to do so would spoil the whole. Needless to say it was enthusiastically received by the Brethren.

REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE. P. G. Master E. T. Chambers again furnishes this report, and introduces it with a brief but interesting resume of things uppe~足 most in the Masonic mind of the day. His review of Missouri is brief, but very fraternal, and he speaks kindly of the careful work. accomplished' by the Chairman of our Committee on Correspondence, for which we thank him.

RHODE ISLAND 1922. 1923. Joseph Lawton, G. M. Norris Greenleaf Abbott, G. M. S. Penrose Williams, G. S. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Wilbur A. Scott. Members, 15,436. Lodges, 40._ Gain, 1,219. The "Proceedings" of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Rhode Island come to us in a small volume-well arranged and well printed. It presents a fine engraving of the passing Grand Master, M. W. Joseph Lawton, whose face shows good looks and strength of character. The Semi-annual Communication was held in the City of Providence, Monday, November 21, 1921. The Grand Lodge was opened

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in Ample Form, the Grand Master, M. W. Joseph Lawton, presiding. The Grand Master announced the death of Past Grand, Master Ed ward P. Lowden, and appointed a committee to prepare a suitable memorial for presentation at the Annual Communication in May. The Commitj.ee on Jurisprudence offered a report in which they recommend the repeal of "Order No. 11, and Decision No. 67," as oeing "inconsistent with the Ancient Charges and Landmarks or the Craft," regarding physical qualifications. (Adopted.) The Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of the United States, Broth'er Elting H. Comstock, was introduced by the Gran<l Master, and delivered an interesting lecture on "The l Equality of Opportunity," illustrating it by moving pictures. After the usual routine business the M. W. Grand Lodge adjourned, to meet in its One Hundred and Thirty-second Annual Communication, which was opened in Ample Form, in Freemasons Hall, Providence, Monday, May 15, 1922, at ten o'clock A. M., by the M. W. Grand Master, Joseph Lawton. . Several distinguished visitors .from other Jurisdictions were present, and. were received with Grand Honors, welcomed by the Grand Master and esco'rted to the East. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS. This is a practical paper of 19 pages, which covers in good form . all the usual business matters that come up during a Masonic year. NECROLOGY. The Grand Master pays tribute to the memory of Past Grand Master Edward P. Lowden. CONDITION OF THE CRAFT. Although the growth in numbers was not as great during the year as it had been through the years immediately preceding, the Grand Master -reports the "Several lodges in a' satisfactory, prosperous and healthy condition, with unanimity prevailing, and doing excellent ritual work."

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DECISIONS. Of these there were none, the Grand Master finding that the Standing Orders and Decisions cleady covered all the questions which were put to him. IMPROPER USE OF MASONIC DATA. Under this head we quote _the Grand Master: My attention has been called to the improl)er use of Masonic data in connection with commercial advertising. Such practice is absolutely prohibited. Through one of my Grand Officers 1 requested that the matter he taken up with the brother who had undoubtedly thoughtlessly offended and he immediately agreed to withdraw and cease this practice. Another instance of a Mason using fraternal influence in connection with the sale of stock was brought to my attention all;d it was taken up through his Lodge in such manner that the practice ceased.

DISPENSATIONS. The Grand Master issued thirteen dispensations, ten of which were to different lodges for ,the purpose of "attending church," and three for minor purposes. VISIT ATIONS. Thirty-six visitations and nine "Official Visitations" were made by the Grand Master in his own jurisdiction, besides three of which were made to other Grand and Subordinate Bodies. SOCIAL OCCASIONS. The social activity of Rhode Island Masonic Brethren is evidently untiring, eXPlessing itself in many pleasant functions. Of those which he attended the Grand Master states that "they were all distinctive and most enjoyable," and expresses regret that for various reasons he was compelled to -decline many invitations. MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. The Gl'and Master notes the "consistent progress _in accordance with the original plan," which has been made by this Association, and states that the local board of Rhode Island Grand Lodge has

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organized a Speakers' Bureau, and arranged for talks in more than half of the lodges in that Jurisdiction, and has done other most effective work. GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. The Grand Lodge of Rhode Island has paid the full amount of its quota at the time of its pledge,' the sum amounting to $14,217.00. The Grand Master gave a description of the proposed Memorial, which we present to our readers: "The temple will be erected in George Washington Park, on a plot of ground containing thirty acres, the western slope fronting Alexandria. "Tho height of the elevation above tidewater is 145 feet and the temple will tower 200 feet above this, overlooking and co'mmanding a splendid view of Washington and the Potomac River and bringing Mount Vernon in plain view. "The proposed temple will be 150 by 200 feet and will comprise lodge, commandery. chapter and rooms' for other Masonic bodies. inclu"ding a r?om for the members of th,e Association to mee~ each year. Apartments have been provided for a .museum, memorial hall. art gallery, executive offices and library, also an auditorium with a seating capacity of about 1,200 persons. "In the room provided for the purpose ".-ill be' deposited the relics of Alexandria-Washington Lodge. It should be an "exact reproduction of the Lodge room erected by Washing-ton's contemporaries in 1802, in w路hich the collections, now priceless in a historic and monetary sense. were first deposited when they came from the relatives and friends ,of the great patl-iot."

RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS. The Grand Lodge is holding under consideration the recognition of the Grand Jurisdictions of Switzerland and Italy, and the Grand Master urges that this question be given the attention its iJilportance demands. The Committee asked for time for further consideration. MASONIC HOME FUND. That the Rhode Island Brethren are not neglecting the poor and needy is evidenced by the fact that they have a Masonic Home Fund of some $22,192.03, but their "Proceedings" fail to note the amount expended for charity. There is no Fraternal Review.

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SASKATCHEWAN. 1922. G. M. Weir, G. M. W. B. Tate, G. S. W. M. Thomson. Lodges, 163.

1923. A. Shepphard, G. M. Re-elected. Chairman: Committee on Correspondence. Members, 11,970. Gain, 592.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, forming a neat little volume Of 175 pages, and prefaced with a splendid half-tone cut of the incoming Grand Master, contain much information concerning the activities of our brethren in that far-away Province. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Sixteenth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, A. F. & A. M., convened in Westminster CHurch, Regina, at 2 P. M. on Wednesday, June 21, 1922. The Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form by the Grand Master, prayer being offered. by the Grand Chaplain. Addresses of Welcome were delivered, one on behalf of the Mayor of the City, and the other on behaH of the Craft Lodges of Regina', suitable responses being made by brothers designated by the Grand Master. GRAND

MAST:E~R'S ADDR}<~SS.

This occupies twenty pages of the Proceedings, and is a worthy document, containing passages of lofty sentiment and high ideal, many. of which we would willingly quote did but our space permit. INTERNATIONAL MEETING AT ESTEVAN. The Grand Master makes mention of this notable gathering, held August 25, 1921, at which a number of distinguished visitors from, the Grand Lodge of North Dakota, togetbe'r with brethren from lodges from an area of more than a hundred miles, came for the purpose of enlightenment and encouragement in the perpetuation of our great Masonic landmarks. The address of the occasion was from M. W. Brother Walter L. Stockwell, Past Grand Master, 'and present Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of North

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Dakota. Brother Stockwell,路 ":~~ is enthusiastically remembered by members of the Grand Lodge of Missouri for the splendid lecture delivered at our last Annual Communication, did great service on this occasion, and our Canadian brethren wei'e not slow to show their appreciation of his efforts, . SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. Under this head the Grand Master has this to say: In one instance I refused a special dispensation to rebal10t on an application for Initiation. The statement, on which the request for a dispensation was based, emphasized the point that the applicant was about to leave for the northern pal路t of the province and that the applicant's new employer was a Mason. This alleged reason I regarded as altogether too trivial and Insufficient. Possibly the Investigating Committee should have exercised greater vigilance In the first instance before reporting on the applicant. In any event. the institution of. Freemasonry is not to be regarded as an accommodation bureau designed to promote the business or social Interests of any Individuals or Class in the community, and the brethren should have a much higher conception of the honountble place and purpose of our Order than was manifested in the case brought to my attention. Worshipful Masters should be alert to instruct the members of the Investigating Committees as to tlle vel'~' sedous nature of the duty they are appointed to 'perform; otherwise gl'ave deterioraflon In the quality of our memben;11ill a}Jpears imminent. The Qualitative rather than the quantitative requisites underlying membership in our lodges require serious emphasis at the present juncture of our gl'owth, and I would admonish the brethren of this Gl'and Jurisdiction to he pal路ticularly vig'ilant in scrutinizing the quality, calibre. and motives of all a})l)licant~ seeking admission to our ancient and honourable Institution. No application for admission should be lightly rejected. but, in my opinion. there is immeasurably greater need for a wholesome development in the Masonic knowledge and spirit of our路 present membership than for numerical growth or the lure of initiation fees.

By far the most important item in his Address, however, is that relating to the MASONIC SCHOLARSHIP

PRO~ECT.

This Project is the outcome of the Grand Master's own ideal, and it is an attempt on the part of the Masonic Fraternity of Saskatchewan to co-operate with the Government in its great work of "Canadianization," which is by far the most important problem of the hour. Our space is very limited. but, at the risk of crowning .out something else, we feel moved to give our readers the

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benefit of the whole paragraph which the Grand Master devotes to this matter. He says: At this juncture I wish to emphasize the chief object of my activity as Grand Master during the yast year, namely, Qur Masonic Scholarship project. It is unnecessal'Y to give a detailed history of this project as eXI)lanatory litel'atul'e, with which you are no doubt partially acquainted will be found in the appendix to this address. Hence only a brief historical review is presented before ~ endeavor to place before you the gTeat moral. social. and national values of the un9-ertaking' to which we stand committed. The principle embodied in the ))amphlet (see appendix) was di~颅 cussed and adopted with jJl'actical unanimity by Grand Lodge at Its las.t Annual Communication. A copy of this pamphlet was forwarded to each subordinate lodge in the Grand Jurisdiction mon~ than one month prior to the holding' of the Distl'ict Meetings, In order that all the brethren might have an opportunity to become acquainted with the details of the undertaking and thus be in a llosition either to accept or reject it when the matter was discussed at the District Meetings. Each of the sixteen districts almost unanimously endorsed the project. Qut of a total of nearly 2,000 brethren who attended the District :Meetings. over 99 per cent of the recorded vote was in the affirmative. A number of objectlons were directed not against the scholarship project in itself. but against certain brethren's misconceptions of the scheme outlined. However, the brethren were. undoubtedly sincel'e 'in the positions adopted. and, in my op(nion, each was seeli: ing only the good of the Order and the best interests of the constituent lodges. Certain clear cut principles emerged from the discussion, which clarified all our views. namely-the undel'taking was democl'atic in spirit and national in scope; it was entirely free from all political or sectarian taint and in no way compromised Grand Lodge in any unfavorable light; the scholarship project was Masonic In spirit, as seeking only to promote the cause of a united and intelligent citizenship and as affording the brethren a concrete opportunity of renderIng themselves more extensively serviceable to their fellowmen; and, lastly, this undertal{ing represented a field of work where voluntary effort rather than state action would prove much the more路 effective. Armed with a mandate fl'om each District Meeting, the District Deputy Grand Masters, the Masters and Officers of the varlouil subordinate lodges formulated and carried out plans to collect the allotments voted at the District Meetings. Notwithstanding the acute financial depression that prevailed throughout the year, the response has been most gratifying and has surpassed our most sanguine expectations. Not over 50 scholarships of $300.00 each were proposed, requiring a total contribution from the various lodges of $15,000. The total actually received to date Is, over $17.000. (For a detailed report by districts and by lodges see the Appendix.)

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Applications from prospective candidates possessing the necessary qualifications (see Public Announcement in Appendix) were in due course called for, and over 200 replies were received from students in all the Provinces of Canada, as well as from various British Univorsities and educational institutions. It is gratifying to note that the great majority of the applicants possessed very high academic qualifications, many being University Graduates (chiefiy returned men) or the holders of first-class certificates or their equivalent. A considerable number of those to whom scholarships were granted 'are married men returned from overseas service. In several instances their wives are trained nurses who served overseas and who, with their husbands, are again serving in rural Saskatchewan. . On December 12th, 1921, the Committee of Selection met in the Grand Secretary's Office, Hegina, and made the awards. The following' is the personnel of the Committee: (a) Repl'esenting' Ol'and L.odge: The Orand Master; R.W. Bl'O. A. Shepphard, Deputy Grand Master; M.W. Bro. Tate, Grand Secretary; M.W. Bro. C. O. Davidson; M.W. Bro. Robert Young; RW. Bro. F. B. Reilly; RW. Bro. J. A. Mooney; R.W. Bro. J. N. Bayne, and W. Bro. W: ,R. McConnell. (b) Repre:>enting the Department of Education: A. LL.B., Deputy Minister of Education; Colonel T. E. O.B.E., Principal of the Regina Normal School; Mr. R. Registrar, and Bro. (Dr.) J. T. M. Anderson, who is Banner Lodge.

H. Ball, M.A" Perrett, B.A., F. Blacklock, a member of

Thirty-one (31) scholarships only were awarded this year, as the Committee unanimously deemed it the best policy to distribute the awards over a period of two years, thus lending a continuity to the project. The recommendation of'R.W. Bro. A. Shepphard, Deputy Grand Master, to this effect bore great weight with the Selection .Committee. After deducting administrative expenses, there is on hand a sufficient amount to enable Grand Lodge to donate at least twenty-four scholarships next December. As the money was voted and is now deposited in trust for a specific purpose, at least this number of scholarships will automatically be awarded. If the various lodges' believe the project is really worth while, may I suggest that they supplement the surplus now on deposit by an additional $4,000.0.0, and thus enable Grand Lodge to donate another quota of a.t least 30 seholarships available for the coming. year. In compliance with the terms of the award the thirty-one successful applicants entered the Provincia.! Normal Schools at Regina and Saskatoon on January 3, 1922, and completed their professional training by the end of last April. With the exception of one scholarship holder. who COml)letetl her first-class professional course, but is taking additional training to equip herself more efficiently for this work and who will commence -her teaching duties early 路in S"ptember, all the candidates have commenced their year of service

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in 30 strategic points in various sections 'of the Province, where they are now ministering to the intellectual and spiritual needs of approximately 1,500 future Canadian citizens (exclusive of adults), whose mother tong-ue. (in over ~l5% of the cases) is non-English, Reference to the type of work carried on is given below. The project is now an accomplished fact. It has passed into history with the laurels of success already attributed to its credit. It is no extravagant prediction to assert that our undertaking will stand as a monument dedicated' to a purer and nobler Canadian citizenship, based on those principles ~hich Freemasonry che,rishes in its unselfish devotion to the great ideal that motivates our Masonic existence, namely, rendering ourselves as Masons and as citizens (in many respects synonymous terms) more extensively Ilerviceable to the cause of humanity. I may state that in all likelihood a booklet will be issued within sixteen months or two years, based on the actual experience of, and data supplied by, the thirty-one scholarship teachers laboring In thirty-one strategic points of the Province. As it will be based on the first hand and original evidence of experts actually engaged in the work, this booklet should prove the most authoritative document on Canadianization problems ever issued in West'ern Canada. It should speak with an incontrovertible force and .authority that will lay bare the true facts of the situation in such an impartial manner as to remove prejudice and compel conviction.

This document will not be the voice of Grand Lodge nor of any Grand Master (past, present or future). nor will this Grand Lodge share any responsibility for the views expressed. But it will be the voice of thirty-one real nation-builders. whom this Grand Lodge encouraged to go forth as apostles of the highest type of Canadian citizenship. We must not forget, however, that the greatest national benefifs to be derived from the scholarship project will not be realized 'in their complete fruition before many decades have passed away. The greatest of all influences are those indiscernible subtle forces that \ransform national character, but which 'cannot be committed to written symbols, nor expressed in terms of mathem?-tical precision. The seed sown will bear a rich fruitage as the years and generations roll by, and will exert a beneficial influence in enriching and purifying our national life long after the living Maso'ns of this Grand Lodge (the true authors of this project) have passed to the Grand Lodge abov~ â&#x20AC;˘ Preliminary reports ha,\re been received from the scholarship teachers, the great majority of whom hold University degrees and first-class certificates. who commenced duties .in their respective schools on the first of May. The dominant note of these reports is, without exception, one. of determination, optimism, and a deep sense of responsibility. While a number appear to be somewhat appalled by the magnitude of the task undertaken, and while disappointing

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~onditions exist in abundance, these teachers fully appreciate the vital fact that the elementary school is thl? chief agency through which can be exerted that leavening influence and inSI)iring power which will mould fJlture generations of New Canadians In the "im,age and transcdpt" of true British citizenship. In the majority of districts very primitive conditions prevail both in a social and educational sense. Racial antipathies are frequently 'Very strongly marked, while in not a few cases, there is a keen aversion to an English-speaking teacher being in charge of the school. Over ninety-five per cent of the people in these districts are of midEuropean or of South European extraction, and it is most natural that they should manifest a preference for a teacher of their own racial origin. And in this connection, it should be pointed out that only the strongest type of English-speaking teacher can, tllrough his work and influence in the clas~-room and in' the district generally, eradicate this aversion.

The majority of the scholarship teachers report that the home conditions prevailing in their districts are most unsanitary and, in not a few cases, the mode of living is actually filthy and a menace both to health and morals. In several cases the teachers' wives are providing the necessary wearing apparel to enable some路 of the poorer children to attend school. , While the work in the school-room presents less for-midable difficulties than the social problems involved. here also the most backward conditions prevail, owing in not a few casps to the fact that low-grade teachers ,(chiefly of non-English extraction) had hitherto been engaged in these important positions. A. number of the scholarship, teachers also report that the English language is practically. unknown in t.heir districts and is rarely heard outside of the school-room; ,vhile many even of the older pupils, althoug'h they had attended school under former teachers in these districts. are alleged to be unable to understand or speak simple English sentences. There is, howevel', a brig'htel' side to t.he pict.ul'(~. It should be remembered that these scholarship teachers have. as previously stated, been placed in strategic points specially selected because backward social and education'al conditions in these localities do prevail. Were this not so, there would be no justification for our financial contribution to this great national undertaking. And the future is bright with promise! Read. for inst.ance. t.he' report. from a scholarship t.eacher in the appendix to this address. Or listen to the follOWing words- from one of our scholarship teachers, a university graduate, who decided 'to forsake anot.her路 vocation in answer to the challenge of the teaching profession. After speaking of the' discouraging features of the work. he writes: "But on the other hand, when one sees the courage of the children, their Intense desire to learn, the whole-heartedness and kindliness of the people, their desire to see the school amount to something. one is buoyed up to' new 'actiVities and courage. \Vhen one looks into

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the eager faces of these under-privileged children and sees their eyes sparkle with the -ineoming of a new idea and the consciousness of an unfolding spirit-one cannot but feel that he is an instrument in the hand of the Great Architect of the Universe who is making all things well." Social act.ivities in the various districts-in addition to the reg'ular daily work of the school-room-inc!ude-sports (football, baseball, basl{et-ball, etc.); night school for adults, Literary Society; school and district newspaper \H'epared by the pupils; the school garden; Boy Scouts and Girl Guides; the Red Cross and similar projects. The prime purpose of these activities is to develop a unified community spirit, a sense of pride in social progress, a better mutual understanding among the ratepayers, and to foster a true appreciation of British ideals and institutions. These are some of the activities the scholarship teachers have undertaken or will undertake. In the face of such a record can it be truthfully asserted that our Scholarship Project was not worth while? The watchword of Freemasonry, if rightfully interpreted, is of service to Humanity. It knows no race but the human race, and its ministrations aTe limited only by its means. We dedicate our lodge homes to Virtue, Masonry and Universal Benevolence. Delete the universality of Masonic benevolence and you attack the spirit of our Institution in a most vital point. Objection was offered to the project, in some quarters, on the ground that a period of service extending over one year in a rural district was altogether' too short. In answer' to this objection. I might add that a considerable proportion of the scholarship teachers have already expressed their intention to devote a number of路 years to this im'portant work, while several have deserted other professions in order to make this ty!)e of national service their permanent vocation. In concluding this portion of my address, I cannot refrain from paying tribute to a number of leading Masons who, through theil' energy, zeal and co-operation, made possible the success of our scholarship project. Great credit is due the Grand SeCl'etary and his assistant for the cheerful and able manner in which they discharged the heavy office duties entailed by th.is undertaking. M.W. Bro. Tate and his assistant took a deep personal int.erest in' the scholarship plan, and, at the expenditure of g-reat time and energy, left nothing undone that would assist the Grand Master in fUlfilling his commit.ment.s, To the members of the Selection Committee I also wish to express my gratitude for their generous and able' service. Special mention should be made of the signal service rendered by Bro. (DI路.) J. T. M. Anderson, a member of Banner r.. . odge. Regina. who gave most unsparingly of his time, energy and advice, and without whose splendid assistance the project could not have been the marked success it has proven 'to be. Dr. Anderson spent many

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days and dl'ove many mile15 in the depth of winter personally to visit strategic points in order to arrange for the placing of the scholarship teachers. He also 'conducted a very large volume of correspondence with school officials until the undertaking had been sat~ isfactorily completed, To Brother Anderson is due the credit for the placing of the thirty teacher15 in their present important positions, The District Deputy Grand Mas'ters cannot be sufficiently requited for the able and insistent efforts they put forth to collect the district contributions within the allqted time, To them and to the large number of individual Masons throughout this Grand Jurisdiction. who provided the sinews that made financial success possible. the gratitude of the Grand Master is most sincerely extended, I should like to refer to individual cases of Masonic generosity. but regard for the modesty of these brethren causes me to refrain. In conclusion. I cannot do better than quote the words of a leading Saskatchewan educationist, a member of the Committee of Selection: "It is unanimously agreed by all careful students of racial and national development that in a country such as ours, with its 61 nationalities. 85 languages, and 79 religions. there must be some unifying fgrce at work or this chaos and confusion must result in the ultimate weakening of our national structure. It is just as widely conceded' that the elementary school prOVides this means. Here children of all races and of all creeds study together. play together. and grow up together. How important it is that the teachers in such schools be of the very best-strong physically. clean morally. active socially, alert mentally and possessing the most outstanding qualities of patriotism. brotherly love. and unselfish leadership. They must be Canadians with vision-men and women who can overcome obstacles, who are fearless i.n the face of unjust opposition, who will interpret to these people the ideals of our citizenship. The teachers selected .bY the Committee under the Masonic Scholarship Scheme arc men. and women pos'sessing these qualifications." The scholarship project. still in its infancy, has already proved a marked success, A more definite and complete report will be ready for presentatton at our next Annual Communication. If there are any doleful brethren who entel'tain dark forebodings in their pessimistic souls. I have only one admonition to offer: Wait and sec!"

After reading the above We doubt not that the following will be appreciated: A VISION AND A RESPONSIBILITY Below Toachers. and vision are aidin!i:'

is an extract from a Hepol't by onc of our Scholarship Sur'ely that citizen is barren of imagination. :;;ympathy who. after reading' such a message. would deny that we in the promotion of a most worthy cause:

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"I was seeing pictures-children at school with binder-twine shoe laces, nails for buttons-clothes that had never been washed since they first had been put on, filthy rags, unkempt, uncared for heads, skins that wel'e caked over with dirt, bodies that were discoloi'ed and gaunt from lack of good-nourishing food-child faces that were old, old and serious because of work, no sympathy, no love, no childhood plays, homes with closed and dark rooms with dreadful cooking and unsanitary ~onditions; no science in farm management; and still some more pictures-masses of youth entering young manhood and womanhood illiterate, crude, ignorant, unanchored; and still another picture. the father walking down the trail with his life 11elpmate following' at a safe distance behind and carrying the bundle on her back; and still another picture~a cruel child marriage and tears because the child bride had had no choke in the choosing of her lifelong companion who was very often two, or three or four times the bride's senior and anything but pleasing in appearance or manners, and, lastly, but not least, the whole mass as it appeared was a live, alarmingly dangerous seed of the crushed and illiterate Austria, Bukowina, Assyria and Roumania-crude, unfinished-witl} a history that revealed to me that until coming here they had had few of the privileges of citizenship but many of its burdens-primitive, uncultured, untutored-not builders of nations because they had not been citizens, but subjects, severe masters, or SUbmissive, depending spirit servants-a dangerous ~eed, growing on Canadian soil and making dangerous open spaces in the foundation of our democracy--a danger because we invited them from a life of unjust oppres~;ion. tyranny, hunger, want and were letting them live miserably here in all the false, bitter and hard outlook they had had on life. "Then my district vanished-a space of a few years stretched before me-a space on which grew a mountain of work and after the teachel' had Shouldered it and seen it through, I dreamt and saw what I believed would be the !)roduel of the teacher's work-the fading away of the undesirable, crude, illiterate, half barbarous, half civilized, unsanitary phase of the European element; the fusion of their virtues to make us greater; no child p'J'ince in the furrow or that of woman's eit.ller; farms worked on scientific basis; yards were clean and beautiful; homes were airy, spacious, clean and cheery, with the necessary varieties of food on the tables and cooked in a way conducive to nourishment and good health; the father carried the load and walked hand and hand down the trail with the mothe.'; the young' men and women were one with us on social, industrial and political grounds; men were imbued with a fine sense of honol: fol' womanhood; weddings wer'e not an occasion for tears for an 'unwilling child bride because she was a woman and marrying the man of her choosing, Lastly, but not least, were laughing children at. school-Canada's children with sparkling eyes, shining hair and faces, velvety pink and white sldns, chubby bodies, seated round the school noon-hour dinner table eating dainty, nourishing noonday

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lunches, laughing. chatting, not onlyhuilding tender gl'owing tissue~, but'learning' also .table etiquette. learning, too, the all-important scoial aspect of life-='Canada's children-learning- on the school grounds how to play the game-Ieanling from ,theil' studies how to live and the meaning of life. I'

"On Saturday morning I started out resolved that any child who had the right to be at school was going to be there on Monday morning. Some received me with the kindest hospitality in their power. It was enough for them that I had wallied five or six miles in the interest of their little Mike or Peter, Others shook their fist at me because I took their little Nick from the. load of Wheat, from the plow and from the furrow. To such an attitude mine was this: "Mr. Kofensi,y, you are in Canada now-Canada, daughter of the British Empire-mother of fair !,lay. I am out hel'e to give the girls and boys their rights. And if you are not willing to do the right. thing by your children, Sasl,atchc.wan will do it for you." Let me here say U:lat I believe the Sasl,atchewan School Attendance Act is one of the greatest national secul'ity legislations that has yet been passed in the annals of the Saskatchewan Legislature. "On Monday the school was full: Shoe laces. shoe polish. ribbon, handl,erchiefs, combs, braces, nail brushes, files. soaps, were given to the children, and, thani, God, I have yet to forget that'I, too, was once a child, and for that reason purchased sticks of gum, wrapped up in the silvery paper, pJ'ize packages and pla~'things that did to them, as once to me, seem surely to have come from fairy land. "Some said, "You were very foolish spending your money." To them I can only say, "Hush, hush, you haven't dreamed my dream," Perhaps it did cost a few dollars. But when the product of it was the making of 43 citizens, when the !)I'oduct of it was the Canadianizing of 43 homes, when the product of it was the spirit of "And those dear rights we still maintain, we swear to yield them never," and "Oh: Canada, \-ve stand on guard for thee"-when the product is the flare of the torch that was lit on Flanders Field, lit at the cruel price of the flower of au: country-yes, \-vhen the product of it was the moulding of 43 children into the likeness of the soul of Great Canada-surely there is nothing mad and foolish in dollars so spent. When we cannot get the parents and board to give the childl"en these things, then felJow-teachers, it's for us to get them somehow, even though that somehow be through our own pockets. "My house on the school grounds was invalt'able in helping me towards realizing the hopes I had for the district. Girls stayed with me and learned cleanliness in cooking and preparing simple wholesome dishes, I was unreasonably partieula'r about the care of my hair and person, the cleanliness of the house and cool~ing utensils. For example, I would .â&#x20AC;˘put two or three waters on the dishes, scrubbing, scrubbing corners; changing- bedding and linens unreasonably often; washing hands evel'y fev,,' minutes, and so on, It had the effect of making- them realize there was something sadly lacking in

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their way of living and the marked improvement in their homes exceeded all my expectations. They copied me as closely ~s it was possible for them to do in eating, table manners, housekeeping, cooldng, dress, actions. For that reason 1 tried to do my best. They made me think big thoug-hts. try to do big things. People said to me, "You needn't be particular out there about housekeeping-great place to wear out old clothes." 1 never replied. They hadn't dreamed my dream. Hut to you fellow teachers, 1 would like to say that out there in the illiterate strata I was far more !la4nstal< ing with my dress than 1 would be were 1 preparing to go down Broadway of my home town. 1 polished my shack with g-reater care to receive a mother in sheepskin coat and red shaWl than I would be in my home in preparing fOl' an afternoon tea. "I went into every home and they simply would have any kind of a good time gathering and leave me out. They trusted me implicitly. They reganled me as their best friend, discussing with me and asking my advice on business dl'aling's, financial troubles, sales. discussing with me, too, their successes, hopes, joys and sorrows. "I can't express the great national security that can be got through night school. 1 believe that every time we fail to educate a non-English boy or girl, we lose a Canadian citizen-we remove a brick from Canada's foundation-we weaken the backbone of democracy. "I have been asked. 'Well, what certificate have you got now?' and when I answer, 'my first,' they relllied, 'Good for you. Now you can get a real school'-insinuating' that the non-English school was for the third grade teacher and failures. The teacher going into the heart of a non-English district is to the district a picture before them of Canada on the screen .. Fellow teachers, third grade knowl路 edge is not wOI路thy of emblemizing the soul of Canada, neither is failure. No knowledge that we may acquire can wholly suffice.

"Let me here say that my few years' interest in them have gone far to disprove any aspersions cast upon them hitherto-that politically it is possible and right for him to have a well deserved and honored place-that they have a serious spir'it-are charitable, hospitable, have intellect. s)lirituality, culture, patriotism, virtues, ideals. But, on the other hand, in defense of Canada-standing here today, back of the spirit for which our boys over there sleep-let me here say that their virtues and ideals are but in the germ-they have yet to have had their birth-have yet to come in trailing clouds of glory-have yet to be made to grow. But that the growth is possible is true for the non-English have a virgin mind. Yes, every quality that. is desirable is there, but only in the germ."

FORE.IGN CORRESPONDENCE. This report is the work of M. W. Brother M. Thomson, and \:ontains reviews of forty-four Grand Jurisdictions. Missouri does

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not appear, due probably to the miscarriage through the mails of our Proceedings. The report is interesting and well sustain.ed throughout.

SOUTH DAKOTA 1922'. W. F. R. Whorton, G. M. Geo. A. Pettigrew, G. S. Charles L. Brod:way. Lodges, 165.

1923. Theorus R. Stoner, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 17,792.

Gain, 1334. Smith Dakota's volume of "Proceedings" is one of the handsomest that comes to our table. The paper and typing afford an example of the very best in the publisher's art. A fine engraving of G. M. Whorton lends dignity to the volume, and the sketch of his life which follows is satisfying reading. There are thirteen Emergent Communications recorded: One to conduct the funeral of Past Grand Master John H. McCord; two to lay Corner Stones; three to dedicate Masonic Halls; seven to constitute lodges; the Grand master being present on three of these occasions. THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION: The M. W. Grand Lodge of South Dakota was convened in its Forty-eighth Annual Communication at ten o'clock, A. M., Tuesd'ay, June 13, 1922, at the Masonic Hall in Huron. The Grand Master, assisted by the Grand Officers, opened a Lodge of- Master Masons in Ample Form, the prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain, Rev. Edward Ashley. DISTINGUISHED GUEST. M. W. Brother Walter L. Stockwell, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary of North Dakota, was happily introduced by Brother John A. Cleaver, and was received with Grand Honors; the brethren then joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne." "The Masonic Sextette of Huron' then rendered in a most delightful manner the 'Rnse of Sharon', while flowers were' distributed among the Brethren assembled."

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ADDRESS OF WELCOME. . Brother Alford T. Gascoigne, W. 1\1. of Huron Lodge No. 26, extended to the Grand Lodge a most hearty welcome, to which R. W. Theorus R. Stoner happily responded. THE AMERICAN FLAG. The Grand Stewards presented the American Flag at the Altar, and' the Brethren, standing, sang "America." The flag was placed in the East, where it remained during the remainder of the session. THE ANNUAL ADDRESS. The Grand Master confines himself strictly to the business of the year. His address covers only thirteen pages, and is clear and business路like in form. NECROLOGY. Three members of Grand Lodge died during. the year, and the Grand Master speaks in tender and impressive terms of these by name: Past Grand Master John H. McCord died September 13, 1921; Past Grand Master Thomas H. Brown, January 24-, 1922. The Grand Master calls attention to the unusual路 fact that, in the death of these two Brethren, the Grand Lodge has lost both its first and last Grand Masters in the same year, Brother John H. McCord being the last, and Brother Thomas H. Brown the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Dakota. On April 30, 192'2, Grand Lecturer, Brother J. A. Cleaver, was buried by his Grand Lodge. The Grand Master called upon' the Grand Lodge to offer a silent prayer for the honored dead of that and other Jurisdictions. The Committee on Necrology presents a dignified report in seven beautifully embellished pages. NEW LODGES. Six lodges were constituted, and six were granted dispensations during the year. VISITATIONS. The Grand Master regrets his inability to visit a large num-

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bel' of lodges, and speaks of the great pleasure he derived from his meetings with the Brethren in the visitations accomplished. He states that the attendance on these occasions ranged from 25 to 275. and that he found enthusiasm everywhere. He cites the interesting fact that at the time of his visit to Redfield, the third degree was conferred upon a man 81 years of age, by his son, a' Past Master or the lodge.路 DECISIONS. The Grand Master speaks of no specific Decisions, but, on the question of physical qualifications, says: Tile question of physical qualification is the most frequent. In every case I have held that if the applicant can take the steps and give the signs and grips, he is eligible, providing he is not crippled to such an extent that he might become a charge upon the lodge.

In reference to which, we find in the report of the Jurisprudence Committee the following: The only decision submitted by the Grand Master relates to physical qualifications of candidates. Your Committee is of the opinion that the decision does not fully cover all of the requirements of Section 172 of Title 51 of the Revised Code of this Grand Lodge.

(Report adopted by the Grand Lodge.) DISPENSATrONS. Of these there were the usual large number, but we find nothing new or unusual among then:. RECORDS. On this subject the Grand Master says: The records of a lodge should be full and complete, they should -show the condition of the lodge.' the standing of its members and should contain any information regarding work done or examinations taken. I refer esr;e.cially to the record of those who have passed an examination on the lectul'e in the third degree. Some of our lodges make a note of this in their minutes but fail to show it at any place in tile record whel'e it would be easily accessible. There are recol'd books pUblished wheTe all of this information can be put in such form and propf\rly indexed. I recommend that the lodges provide themselves with such record bool;:s.

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lodges in that Jurisdiction observed November 4 as the birthday of George Washington into Masonry. The Granq. Master recommends that the custom be continued. SPURIOUS PUBLICATIONS. Under this head the Grand Master calls attention to the fact that: Several times dUI-ing the year my attention has been called to spurious questions and answers published in some of our papers. Usually under a heading something like this: "Masons will recognize this," Sometimes this will be found in a paper published by a member of the fr路aternity. Really I cannot understand such a man. Every effort should be made to put a stop to it and I trust that every Mason will make it his duty to call the attention of the officers of his lodge that they may take the prpper steps to eliminate this abominable practice.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION.

AND

The Grand Secretary, at the request of the Grand Master, attended the meetings of both these organizations, and makes a favorable report on each of them. He urges that the Grand Juris-' diction of South Dakota complete its quota for the first, and of the latter he states that he had arranged for the presenation of some of the bulletins of the Association before the Grand Lodge, with explanatory lectures by members of the Association, which plan was carried out during the afternoon and evening of the first day of the session. CHARITY. The Grand Treasurer reports the goodly sum of $&8,497.12 in the Grand Charity Fund, largely invested in Farm Loans and Liberty Bonds. $2,200.00 was paid out for the relief of unfortunate Masons, during the year. FOREIGN RELATIONS. The Grand Lodge adopted the recommendation of the Committee that the United Grand Lodge of Queensland be recognized, and an exchange of representatives arranged for. FRATERNAL CORRESPONDENCE. This able report is written by our good Brother, Charles L.

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Brockway. He covers 14() pages and reviews 52 Grand Jurisdictions in a lucid and satisfactory manner, confining- himself entirely to a resume of the work done and opinions voiced in the different Grand Lodges, and withholding criticism or comment. Missouri is given three pages, which include quotations from the Grand Master on "secret organizations" and "Masonic Service Within the State." Noting the ceremonies of our Centennial Celebration, and the greetings from Iowa and Colorado, daughter and granddaughter of Missouri's Grand Lodge, the good Brother says: \ The writer may safely say that anothel' grand-daughter, the Grand Lodge of Dakota, now twins in the Grand Lodges of North and South Dakota, extends greetings and felicitations to our Grandmother Grand Lodge with good wishes for greater power in the work in hand.

Of which we express our appreciation, taking the liberty of doing so in the name of Missouri Grand Lodge.

TENNESSEE. 1924. 'Valker M. Taylor, G. M. George L. Hardwick, G. M.. Re-elected. Stith M. Cain, G. S. H. A. Chambers. Grand Correspondent. Lodges, 469. Members, 43,283. Gain, 2,314. 1923.

The. Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee for 1923 are prefaced by a good portrait of the incoming Grand Master M. W. Brother George L. Hardwick. There is also a good cut of the retiring Grand Master, M. W. Brother W. M. Taylor. ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. In compliance with t.he provisions of the Const.itution the One Hundred and Ninth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of t.he Ancient and Honorable Fraternity -of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Tennessee. was held at Orpheum Theatre, Nashville, Tennessee, beginning Wednesday. .January 31, 1923, at 10 A. M. There being present the representatives of a. constitutional number of Subordinate Lodges, the M. W. Grand Lodge of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of Tennessee, was opened in Ample Form after prayer by the H. \V. Chaplain.

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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

This is a splendid -document of some thirty pages, and abounds with many things worth quoting. It shows that the Grand Master has been exceedingly busy during his term of office. An indication of this is seen in the following item. He says: Realizing my inability to visit a great many of the lodges, I commissioned the .!1ight Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, George L. Hardwick, R. 'V. Senior Grand Warden, Howell E. Jackson and R. W. Junior Grand Warden, C. 'V. Polk, to visit lodges in my stead. I have, however, visited 83 lodges.

Here is another extract that is worthy: What is your idea of a Mason? What really constitutes a Mason, does being decorated with emblems make a Mason? No. Does being a marvelous ritualiHt make a Mason? No. Does this brilliant in debate make one? No. Here's my idea of a Mason. A man I l;:now, who is in poor circumstances, worked all day, and in order to make ends meet, kept a set of books at night, got home one night at 10 o'clock. It was bitterly cold, with a driving sleet that penetrated to the bone. The children had retired. but his wife was up waiting for him. "What a terrible night," she said. "Yes, I'm all tired out," he replied. "I've just been thinl<ing of widow Crews. I understanq she has neither coal nor food," she said. He went out to the bacl;: of the house, returning in a few moments with a bucket of coal in each hand. "Not tonight," she said. "Yes," he replied. He made another trip can'Ying food. Was he a Mason? Yes. I know a man who sat. by the bedside of a brother Mason .â&#x20AC;˘ It was intensely hot. All night he sat there with a palm leaf fan in his hand trying to l;:eep him comfortable, and every now and then, mop his brow, trying to allay the raging fever. Was he a Mason? Yes. A man came out of his cozy office, there stood a Pac'kard automobile to take him home. He almost ran over a little girl, blue and shivering, bare-footed, with only a little calico slip for 1)1'0tection; he asked her what she was doing thel'e. "Waiting for Mammy, she's trying to get some meat," she said. He rushed to the meat market. "Give the lady what she wants, I'll be back in a minute-and you madam-wait here." In a few minutes he returned with the little girl warmly clad with new shoes and stockings. Was he a Mason,? Well, bret.hren, I'll leave it to you.

ANDREW JACKSON.

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Master of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee. He closes his ad'Clress with a quotation from the Address of Grand Master Dillahunty, delivered in 1845. We reproduce it for our readers as follows: . "Since our last Annual Communication, a great man has fallen among us. Past Grand Master A.ndrew Jaclo;on has gone to the tomb, full of years and full of honors. With no inheritance but an honest name. 'the lofty structure of his fame was the conception of his own genius-the result of his own labors. The party strifes with w!lich his name was associated. in unqualified eulogy and unmeasured denunciation. will sink into forgetfulness with the occasions that engendered them. or be remembered a'S incen tives or warnings to the statesmen of coming times: but the impress of his stern, unyielding will, and the glory of his achievements on the battle-fields of our country, will he durable as time, imperishable as history, But it is not as a warrior or statesman that Masons cherish his name or pour out offerings to his memory. It is in the relations of social and domestic life-in his constancy, fidelity, and zeal in the performance of the duties of fl'iendship and charity-that we claim him as our brother, and 'boast of his Masonic virtues, that poured honor on the Craft. while they mingled with home affections, and made lovely and delightful the fireside circle of the Hermitage.' In the years 1822 and 1823. he presided over the deliberations of this assembly with honor to himself and profit to the brethren. In 1824, he was punctual ill his attendance as Grand Master until his successol' was elected. when he retired from office with the full confidence and affections of those whose labors he had aided; and whose counsels he had guided. For a time his attention was directed to other subjecU::. and his active co-operation was withdrawn from our organized bodies. But, when the wild fanatic formed a league \vith the vile and corrupt demagogue and the base and unprincipled politician, whose unholy object was to immolate our vencrable Institution on the impure altar of pcrsonal ambition and party aggrandizement: he boldly maintained his ancient faith and rolle'd back the angry tide that threatened to overwhelm it. Success did not harden his heart. After honors had been sho\vered upon him, and he had left the proudest and brightest station of human ambition, his kindness was not \vithdrawn from the lowly, or his sympathy from the sorrowful. Misfortune ever shared his bounty. 'His house was the' home of :the afflicted, the seat of generous hospitality, and the center of the silent charity which has no record but in heaven.' \Vhatever may have been our partialities or oppositions to his public acts, his name should live in the grateful recollection of his brethl'en, and the memorials of !lis virtues should be l)!'eserved in the, archives of our Order."

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port as Grand Correspondent, and it is worthy of all that have gone before. It lacks only one thing, and that is there is no "review" o"f Missouri. Can it be possible that our Proceedings did not reach Brother Cham bel's.

TEXAS. 1923. 1922. Mike R. Thomas, G. M. D. Frank Johnson, G. M. Re-elected. W. B. Pearson, G. S. Grand Correspondent. S. M. Bradley. Members, 117,492. Lodges, 952. Gain, 9,800. The Proceedings of the -Grand Lodge of Texas for 1922 form the largest volume that has so far come to hand. About half of it is taken up with the lodge rosters and gives one a sort of object lesson on the magnitude of the Lone Star State Grand Jurisdiction. Three pictures, one of the Grand Master, and the others of two Past Grand Masters who have recently entered the "Grand Lodge Above," forma preface to the record. There are also reports of three Special Communications, one for the purpose of paying a tribute of respect to the la~e Past Grand Master, Anson Rainey; another for a similar purpose in the case of Past Grand Master" James Jefferson Davis; and a third for the purpose of laying the corner-stone of the New Scottish Rite Cathedral at San Antonio. EIGHTY-SEVIDNTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. In compliance with the provi:;ions of the Constitution of the Most 'Vorshipful Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Eighty-seventh Grand Annual Communication was held at the Grand Masonic Temple, in the City of Waco. commencing on Tuesday, the 5th da~' of December, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at 10 o'clock A. M. The vacant chairs, caused by the death of Right Worshipful J. J. Davis, Past Grand Master, who departed this life on August

31, 1922, and Right Worshipful Anson Rainey, Past Grand Master and chairman of the "Board of Directors of the Ma~onic Orphans' Home at Fort Worth, who died on August 6, 1922, were occupied by beautiful floral offerings. The Most Worshipful Grand Master being satisfied that there was a constitutional number of lodg-es present declared the Most 'Vorshipful Grand Lodge ready for business.

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DISTINGUISHED VISITORS PRESENT. The Most. '\Vorshipful Grand Master recognized Past Grand Master Nat M. '\Vasher. who made suitable remarks in introducing R. '\V. l<"""'rancis E. Lester. Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Mexico. and R. '\V. Frank T. Lodg'e. Past Grand Master of, the Grand Lodge of Michigan.

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES. The Grand. Master called .the Grand Representatives of those ,Grand Lodges in amity with the Grand Lodge of Texas to the altar and welcomed them in their official capacity to the present Communication. FIFTY YEARS. Another impressive sight was the reception and welcome at the altar of those. brethren present who had rounded out their 'fifty years of Masonic activity. GRAND MASTER'S. ADDRESS. T~is is nearly ninety pages in length, and abounds in interesting items.

LODGE AT COBLENTZ, GERMANY. Shortly after his installation the Grand Master received an application from American soldiers in the Army of Occupation for the formation of a lodge to be. located at Coblentz. After due inquiry and consid~ration the Grand Master granted a Dispensation,and "Lahneck Lodge" was in due time set to work. At the request of the petitioners for th,e dispensation, the lodge was christened "J~ahneck Lodgc. U. D.," the petition reciting the following reason for naming it "Lahneck" Lodge: "'\Ve desire to have the lodge named Lahneck Lodge, in commemoration of those sterling Masons (Knights Templar), twelve in number, who made thc last sacrifice in defense of 'thei; beliefs. It is fit and right that on this historic grounds, our lodge should perpetuate the memory of the last of the Noble 0['(1er of Knights Templar, for it is within a stonc's throw almost of our meeting place, that the last of the Knights Templar laid down their lives in the defense of those principles which we hold dear. "Phillip and the Pope conspired to destroy the organization in order that they might share between them the property which had belonged to the Knights for centuries. The Grand Master and fifty

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of his followers were burned at the stal,e by those whose chief motive was rather a .desire to confiscate the possesl;;ions of the Templan;, than any religious wal' against heretics and_ sinners. "The Archbishop of Maine had long cast covetous eyes on Castle. Lahneck (whose ruined precincts are now hallowed by martyr blood), which shielded twelve Knights Templar, and their retainers, and armed with papal authorit~... he \)roceeded down the Rhine, with many vassals and mercenary soldiers, and reaching Castle Lahneck, commanded the defenders to yield or die a shameful death on the gallows. Well a':.... an' that this would be their fate in any case, the oldest Templar cried out in a loud voice that they were all prepared to suffer, like their brethren 'in France, and were resolved to fight to the last drop of their blood. "Against overwhelming numbers they fought, day after day, and right being on their side. destroyed great numbers of their attackers. though their own ranks suffered severely. "Prominent i.n all the hand-to-hand struggles were the heroic figures of the twelve Templars, in their white mantles, adorned with the blood red cross. At last, overwhelmed by superior number.s. one by one they fell beneath their shattered sh.ields, and bleeding from many wounds, closed t.heir eyes in death. Finally, only one veteran stood; with blood flecl,ed sword, among the dead bodies of his valiant comrades, the last survivor. "He was called upon to surrender. but knowing that sueh enemies could not be trusted, he called down the curse of Beaven on worldly priests and their greed o( land, and lifting on high his sword, rushed upon his foes and fighting heroically, fell to earth never to rise again. Thus perished t.he last of the Noble Order of Knights Templar. But their story is remembered by the faithful to this day. Could any more suitable or aplHopriate name for our lodge be possible?" So in acknowledgment of the 路wishes of our soldier Masons, the name "Lahneck Lodge" was granted t.hem in the dispensation. Immediately following the setting to work of Lahneck Lodge, t.he members and the distinguished brothers \)resent, the lodge was called from labor and repaired t.o the historic castle, where the lodge was again called to labol', and the officers duly placed in charge.

THIS IS WHAT THEY PAY IN TEXAS. The GTand Lodge at its 1921 Annual Communication passed a resolution requiring each lodge to remit to the Grand Secretary at the end of each month the amount. o( $10 for each Master's degree conferred during t.he mont h, this in addition to the regulal' fees, and applies t.o every Mast.er's degree conferred after January 1. 1922, regardless of when he applied 01' received the E. A. or F. C. degree. This, however. may be paid out of the funds of the lodge or collected from the candidate as the lodge sees fit.

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INCREASE IN DUES OF THE GRAND LODGE. The Grand Lodge also raised t.he annual dues to be paid by the subordinate lodges when i'ending in theil' annual report. The dues now stand as follows: For the \Vidows' and Orphans' Fund For the General Fund .. _ _ For the Masonic Education and Sen'ice Fund

$1.25 .50 .15

And $1.00 for each degree conferred in addition to' the $10.00 on Master's degree.

KU KLUX KLAN. This organization is still "bothering" our Texas brethren. The Grand Master says in his Address: I cannot too severely condemn the solicitors for this organization, who. it is reported, are receiving a certain commission for theil' attempted. efforts to connect. it with Masonry.

MEXICAN MASONRY, There is still trouble!

The Grand Master says:

Notwithstanding the action of the Grand Lodge at its last Communication recognizing the Grand Lodge Valle de Mexico, after an exhaustive investigation made by a special committee created by the Grand Lodge. I regret to call attention to the fact that there is still being conducted a school of propaganda in an effort to descredit this commission. From many places throughout the State I have heard the complaint and st.atement that the commission was influenced by a question of "Rites" more than they were by a question of "Rights." This is to be deeply regretted for after several years of association with practically every member of this commission. I am fully convinced that if they should have any prejudice whatevel' as between Yorl~ and Scottish Rite, the entire membership of the commission would be classed as ])1'0- York Rite Masons. '

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. The Report on Correspondence is from the pen of P. G. M. S. M. Bradley, in which the Proceedings of sixty-four Grand Lodges are reviewed. Missouri is included, and receives courteous treatment in about three pages of the Report. M. W. Brother W.m. F . .Johnson's administration receives kindly comment.

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UTAH 1922. John Edward Carver, G. M: Sam H. Goodwin, G. S. Sam H. Goodwin. Lodges, 25.

1923. ]<jmery Roy Gibson, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Membership, 4,036.

Gain, 348. The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Utah for 1922, are neatly introduced by a picture and brief history of the Grand Master, Emery Roy Gibson, followed by a sketch of his life, but almost immediately following, the compositor seems to have gotten "mixed", so that the volume is badly mutilated by the insertion of some pages of foreign matter, in lieu of those intended for that for.m. With this exception, however, the volume is in fairly good shape, although we regret to lose much of the Annual Address. THE FIFTY路FIRST ANNUAL COMMUNICATION began its labors Jan. 17th, 1922, with a good attendance and the usual ceremonies. .THE OPENING ADDRESS. The Address of the Grand Master is eloquent in form and beautiful in sentiment, so that we would be glad to copy much; as a sample, however, we insert the following: l'-'ifty years ago today the light that dwells in Masonic halls was given unto us, that, as a Grand Lodge, we might be the custodians of its benignant beams. On these altars it was kindled anew by hands that brought it from afar. The story of these fifty years, a story romantic in its charm, inspiring in its heroism, enthusing in its fidelity to all that is best and truest of Masonic ideal will be a story for other lips to tell. Suffice it now to say that our Masonry, like our mountains, will only be rightly understood by a kno'\vledge of the forces that environed its birth. If you would ever rightly learn the message of these everlasting hills that horizon our sky you must know something of the tremendous forces that shaped and lifted them to their lofty heights, for those were the, forces that made them what they are. You view them today wondrous in their mantles of spotless snow. You hav-e seen them fringed with pine and colored with flowers and verdure. At times they borrow the fi.aming tints of setting suns, and again they are shrouded in the gloom and dignity of the storm. These however, tell none of the secrets of their majesty. That story is .forever linked with the annals of their birth. So with the Masonry of 'the world. If we would

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know why Masonry lives today with the growing charm of youth. If we would comprehend something of the power within her teachings that makes the rich and the poor, the noble and the lowly, the cultured and the unlearned of many climes and tongues love her and find in her teaching an inexhaustable store of that which answers to their deepest needs, we must read again the story of the forces of greed, and pride, and self, and error that gave her battle when first she dared champion the truth that all men know and feel.

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY. . In 'connection with the foregoing we may state that in the evening of the same date the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Utah was celebrated with elabor~te ceremonies and a most interesting program. The' speeches of the several Past Grand Officers and others, were interspersed with special selections of music, and all the exercises were of a high character. The Grand Master tenderly refers to the Grand Secretary, Freeman A., McCarthy, who had died during' the year. ,He was a great and eminent Mason, and worthy of all honor. The Grand Master attended the meeting of the Masonic Service Association in Chicago, and greatly enjoyed the occasion. He speaks of the work of the Association in high terms, and recommends that the relation be continued. (The Grand Master was sustained in his recommendation as to this Association, but was not sustained in his seeming desire to have the Grand Lo!lge take part in the Washington Memorial.) Regretting, as alr~ady stated, that we lose so much of the Grand Master's address, we are yet glad to append his conclusion, which is of high order in sentiment and diction, Permit me now but one more word. From the Lodge of the Holy Saints John at Jerusalem was I told that I should come to receive a Master's welcome. It has ever seemed to me that these words were more than words framed to open portals of a perfect fellowship. There is a message and there is a life that we can only learn among the records and ideals of that storied 'city of the ancient kings. Earnest souls of bygone years interwove its hope and faith and love like threads of !'ichest gold throughout our ritual. In days when men were walled about by fanaticism; prejudice, bigotry and pride it was in Jerusalem's story of the brotherhood of man, the Fat.herhood of God and the immortality of the soul that they found the basic truth that made their life as living rock whereon we all do build. May we ever remember it. If ever Masonry's message of fait.h be clouded or her lamp of love be dimmed then Masonry will be hut one more orde'r to drift upon the' shoals of time. Men need I~)veand faith and hope t.oday. They need the brotherhood they give,

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the service they engender and the secret strength with which the~' their votaries endow. On through the opening years may this Grand Lodge calTY joyously and well the lessons learned from the Lodge of the Holy Saints John at Jerusalem.

The report on Correspondence is very brief, covering only 57 pages, in" which Missouri is not mentioned. However, the Correspondent, who is also Grand Secretary, continues his report by publishing several pages originall~ copied from "The Builder", titled "Mormonism and Masonry" from a Utah point of view. This document contains much, not only of high interest, but of distinct value to the Fraternity, especially the Fraternity in Utah and neighboring states.

VERMONT. 1922. A. S. Harriman, G. M. Henry H. Ross, G. S. Eugene S. Weston. Lodges, 103.

1923. • George I. Whitney, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 17,801. Gain, 789.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Vermont for 1922 are prefaced by a striking likeness of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother A. S. Harriman, and a report of the Special Communi· cation held at Waitsfield, Vt., August 31, 1921, for the purpose of dedicating the new Masonic Hall erected by the brethren of Mad River Lodge No. 77. THE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY·NINTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Vermont convened in its rooms in the Masonic Temple, City of Burlington, the 14th day of June, 1922, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the forenoon. The representation being constitutionally sufficient, the Grand Lodge was opened in Ample Form, the Grand Chaplain leading the devotions. TELEGRAMS AND REGRETS. The Grand Secretary read a telegram of congratulation from the Grand Lodge of Iowa, then in session at Des Moines, Iowa,

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and a letter from Past Grand Master Nicholson. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

The Address of the Grand Master is. a straightforward presentation of matters pertaining to his administration, couched in good language, and breathing a true Masonic spirit. His opening paragraph is worthy: It was certainly wisdom in our predecessors of the early days

of the Grand Lodge .afterÂˇ trying fall and winter for the annual sessions to select thiR, the most beautiful season of the year, for our annual assembly. In June nature is at her best. and even man feels nearer to his Creator as he sees on every side the old, yet ever new, the usual, yet ever wonderful revival of nature. All months have their peculiar beauty. but no other month, it seems to me, so typifies life and joy. as does our own month of June. Inspired by the fullness of life in nature about us,. let us here work with sure faith that God will bless our labors:' From all quarters come reports of I)rogress in Masonry; progress in numbers, in ritualistic perfection. and let us hope, progress in practicing the tenets of Masonry. Our lodges seem to be wide awake and adding to our numbers daily men who shall be a strength to the Institution; men who filled with the light which they receive in our lodges may do much to mal,e the world about them a better place to live in; whose lives shall bettel' show forth the glory of their Heavenly Father, bccau~e of the lessons they have learned in the halls of Masonry.

THE'FRATERNAL DEAD.

The reference to the fraternal dead is exqUisitely tender, and we excerpt one reference which is but another instance that those principles which we profes~ produce wonderful fruit when they â&#x20AC;˘ are allowed to develop. He says: On 1\farch 20. Masonry in Vermont was shocked and saddened by the news of the death of Past Grand Master John H. Whipnle of Manchester. His death was caused by pneumonia. Born in Fair Haven, Vt., he spent his life in the town of Manchester, where he was always active in business and in the social life of the village. He was postmaster there from 1897 to 1914; operated a drug store from 1896 to his death; and had been assistant cashier of the National Bank of the vill:}.g'e for twenty years. Past GI'and Master Ross in his address as Grand Master in 1!\17 well called him genial, uI'bane, and courteous. Said he. "His "el'Y presence begets .kindly feelings, and his absence is always deeply regretted," While he received in Grand Lodge the unusual honor of being regularly advanced from the office of Grand Senior Dea.con to that of Grand

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Master, which station he filled in 18!l3 and 1894, being Grand Master at the time of the celebration of the Centennial of this Grand Lodge, yet Masonry owes him perhaps more for his regular and long continued service to his local Masonic bodies. All through the past winter, he as been regularly in his place and has taken part in the work. When to a character of such sweetness, such gentleness, such sincerity, is added a life of such honors at the hands of his . brethren, and of such Christian devotion as he displayed, the world may well take courage. He was ambitious. not as so many are, for place or power, but as we all should be. for opportunities for service. How faithfully he served we all know. He has received his reward. May' we imitate his self-sacrifice and devotion.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL. The Grand Master' makes fitting reference to this, and the Grand Lodge votes $100.00 toward it. FOREIGN RECOGNITION. The Grand Lodges of Queensland and Panama were recognized, but those of Ecuador, Italy, and Yo:'k Grand Lodge of Mexico were deferred. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. By far the most interesting part of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Vermont for the currenLyear is that devoted to the Committee on Correspondence. Our good Brother Judge Darling, who, for some years has acted as Grand Correspondent, found it imperative to retire last year from that position, and his place has been taken by P. G. M. E. S. Weston; who, for the first time presents his report this year. Bl"other Weston intimates that he is handicapped by a resolution passed by the Grand Lodge in 1916, and says that if his . present endeavor is not satisfactory that some action must be taken to rescind the former resolution.' We note that this was practically done, through a resolution introduced by Judge Darling and adopted by the Grand Lodge. <

Our readers will remember that last year we furnished them with a full report of the "findings" of Judge Darling in the matter of the MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES, and this year we are presuming on the good offices of Brother

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Weston t.o present another "view" of the same Association, believing th~t it will be of interest to many of our brethren in the State of Missouri, inasmuch as it will enable them to see at a glance how matters stand in different parts of the. country. The question that has been discussed most generally during the year has been this Association, its scope, powers and influence. Of the organization .of the Association, we need not speak. It has been fully explained in the repor路ts of M. W. Bro. Darling, At the present time, the whole energies of the Associl:!-tion are being used in the matter of Masonic Education, giving to the bretlnen the lessons that time has not permitted, when conferring the degrees. The great number that have allplied for the degrees has rendered it utterly impossible to do anything more than confer the degTee>L The ritual contains a great variety of truths that should be well known by all who belong to the Institution. 'But many of them can be elucidated and br'ing out the deep hidden truths that all well-informed Masons desire to be possessed of. There is a general desire on the part of the newly admitted brothers to know mor'e than is contained in just 路the ritual. In almost every Jurisdiction that has been reviewed during the year, the question has arisen as to the best method of conveying this desired information. Some of the best informed brethren believe that it can be given by the methods that have been developed by the AssoCiation, while others think that it can best be accomplished by each Grand Jurisdiction looldng Dver its field and. ascertaining the particular wants of their members. Those who believe the -Association's methods will best accomplish the desired end, advance the thought that it can be done at less expense than where each Grand Jurisdiction works out the scheme. The others believe that more good will be, accomplished by studying thl;lir own particular needs, believing that there is as good mentality among other worl,ers as is found in those 'who present the mental. })abulum for the Association. One thing that they object to is the large salaries paid to some of the officers of the Association. It is contended that it would be difficult to find those qualified to teach these great principles among the officers of the separate Grand Jurisdictions and that those who were qualified would command as great salaries as are paid by the Association. On the part of those who are opposed to the-Association it is contended that the financial part is not as open to inspection as it should bo and that their balance sheet does not give as definite i'nformation as is desirable. We herewith present the balance sheet as furnished at their last meeting in October last. It would IHlve been more to he desir'ed. had t hey given the

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Summaries of Receipts and Disbursements sented for your considenltion. as folIo\vs:

are Iter'ewith

pre-

TABLE 1. CLASSIFIED TABULATION OF EXPENDITURES.

..................... .... $ 633.86 Postage . 43.81 Freig'ht and express.. . . 206.74 Telephone and telegraph . Negative of Picture, Citizen and His Government .. 2,920.00 Printin~ and supplies . 6.750.48 2,080.00 Rental of films, and llropaganda e'xp .. Executive Commission Expense: 5,373.67 1,815.12

meetings ..........

Attendance at Propaganda Salaries:

Wm. F. Russell E. H. Comstock W. H. Roberts Other clerical help Rent

and

2.500.00 3.437.50 3.000.00 1,881.08

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5,000.00

Total eXllenditures (warrants No. 166 to elusive) .. Bank

halance.

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No.

391, in...... $35,642.26 6,676.01

$42,318.27 STATl':MENT OF RECEIPTS. Balance on hand, November 5. 1920.. Grand Lodge contribu'tions, 3 calls Sale of Proceedings..................... .. Sale of motion picture machine and parts

. . . .

Tot.al receipts (Oct. 28, 1920, to Oct. 3t. 1921)..

.. $ 1,410.01 40,505.26 45.00 358.00

..,......... $42.318.27

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE.

392, National Masonic Research Society, rent and overhead .. $ 2.500.00 393, W. H. 'RobeI:'ts, advance expense to Chicago . 50.00 3!J<l. W. E. Atchison, advance expense to ,Chicago .. 50.00 395. Bernice Toms, advance expense to Chicago .. 50.00 396, Helen Holmes, advance expense to Chicago .. 50.00 397. E. H. Comstock. November路 salar路y .. 300.00 398. Geo. L. Schoonover, sundry items . 23.59 399, Metropolitan Supply Company. sundry supplies. 33.18 400, F. C. Althen, Drinting state cards......... 14.90 3,071.67

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Printing bulletins. etc. (about) . Ten prints, "Citizen and His Govel'nment"

1.000.00 1,708.00

Estimated Liabilities

..$ 5,779.67

Note.-Accounts with check numbers before them have been paid since the books wel'e closed on October 31. INVENTORY. OF ASSETS. Inventol'y, 1920 Addition, 1920-21

$ 5,801.15

3,840.68 $9,641.83

Deduct Proceedings sold........................ Dcduct depreciation, 10 per cent.. Approximate assets,

$ 45.00

900.00

1921..

945.00 , $ 8,696.83

From this balance sheet we learn that the expenses for salaries, clerical help and rent amounted to just about 50% of the total receiptsfor the year. Maine and Vermont are the only Jurisdictions in New England that do not belong to the Association. We have endeavored to glean what has been done and said in the various Jurisdictions, relative to this question. '\\re give the arguments advanced both for and against joining' the Association. The Grand Master of Montana has this to say: "We believe, as h-as been many times said by others, that the fOl'mation of this Association marks the most telling fonvard step for the advancement of Masonic ideals, ever made in the history of the Craft. f ' "The Commission is ready to offer service, and it i~ for us to get in position to take advantage of it during the coming year. The link connecting the lodges with the center of activity is the Lodge Speaker, and agreeable to the suggestion of the Chairman, M. W. Brother SChoonover, we have begun the selection. of these speakers." The Grand Master of Minnesota gave his Grand Lodge a good idea of the scope of the work of the Associatibn. in the following: "I. We cannot be sectarian. Postulating in the first instance l\fasonry's one dogma, the Fatherhood of God, we cannot and will not build a program which will disturb the faith of any brothcl', be he Mohammedan o~ Jew, Presbyterian or Episcopalian, Trinitarian or Deist.

"2. We cannot indulge in political partisanship. We cannot espouse the candida'cy of any man, or the political faith of any party. We can say that Masonry was instrumental in its sphere in bringing -the franchise to man. We can say that the right to vote is a priceless privilege, a weapon against wrong in the hands of

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every free citizen. We can bring- the Mason to realize his obligation to vote, but we cannot tell him how to cast his vote. "3. We cannot encroach upon Gr'and Lodge polity. We have neither the right nor the desire to interfere with Grand Lodge polity or discussion, much less to endeavor to influence Grand Lodge legislation. Masonic government is of interest to every Mason, and he should exercise his prerogatives therein, but direction of this function does not fall within the scope of the Masonic Service Association of the United States. This Association is a confederation for a specific purpose as outlined in its constitution and by-laws, and contemplates no other activity than is described therein. "4. ViTe cannot encroach upon local Lodge polity. For reasons already expressed the Association contemplates no interference with the activities of any local Lodge. '.rhe Association will undertake the preparation of certain material which it believes will be worth while for the use of local Lodges, but the method for using that material must be determined by the co-operative judgment of each Grand Lodge and its constituent Lodges. The opinion of those who prepare this material as to how best it may be utilized will be given, but no Lodge or Grand Lodge should or can be bound thereby," "

He spol,e of the good that might be done by the Association in the matter of getting information so as to make it more easy to I,now how to act in the matter of r'ecognition of Foreign Grand Lodges, saying: "It has occurred to me tnat this might be a matter of great service which the Masonic Service Association of the United States could perform for the benefit of the Grand Lodges of this country and other English-speaking jurisdictions of the world, and the following; resolution is suggested for your consideration:

"Therefore, be it resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Minnesota in sixty-eighth annual communication assembled respectfully invites the consideration of the Masonic Service Association of the United States to this subject, with the suggestion that a co"mmittee of eminent brethren be request.ed on behalf of such Association to make such a study, reporting relative facts brought out thereby and their individual conclusion; it being expr'essly understood that in so doing' the Masonic Association acts unly as the representative of the jurisdictions desiring to have such a study made and undertal<es no, authority on its own account therefor. "Be it further resolved, That it is the opinion of the Grand Ludge of Minnesota that the value of the study herein contemplated would be largely enhanced if the Grand IJodges of the Englishspeaking world "{ould appoint committees roi- the same purpose, the object being that they should all work in' harmony, sut"divide the worl, if possible, and exchange views with, the com~littee repre'3enting Grand Loc1g"es of the United Stat.es as hereill provided," This was adopted by Grand Lodge.

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"Be it resolved, That the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts respectfully invites the consideration of the Masonic Service Association of the United States to the subject of recognition of foreign Grand Lodges, and that the Association be requested to make a study of this subject, reporting' to all membel" Grand Lodges the facts resulting therefrom and such recommendations as the AssociaUon, its Exccutive Commission, or any Committee thereof may see fit to make," 0

The Grand Master in his address speaking of the Masonic Service Association, said: ' "The immediate result of the work of the Association has been a wonderful stimulation of thought and a call to duty all over the country. Brethren in every jurisdiction are eagerly offering their services to the end that Masonry shall justify its reputation and carryon the work of' upbuilding the. character of the men who compose its membel'ship and imlll'css them with their duty and abil,ity to become the leaders 01 thought in the nation. "Let it be known among your members that a good speaker will be present and your Lodge attendance will be large and you will attract manY who have lost interest in these latcr days because the hum of the degree mill is incessant and tiresome." The Representatives from the Grand Lodge of District of Columbia said: "The worl< of the Association to date should be recognized as amply justifying the labor and financial expenditure necessary to its existence. It is, therefore, recommended. that the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia continue its membership and wholehearted interest in the Association." M. W. Alvin Derr, Grand Master of Oklahoma, in his address, said: "In the organization of the Masonic Service Association of America we have taken a progressive forward step that will bring to Freemasonry-to our state and i1ation-aye to humanity, benefits that warrant our enthusiastic support and assistan<.:e. "The most crying need of Freemasonry 'at the present time, with our rapid increasing membershi!), is education in the fundamental principles of Masonry. No matter how far we may eventually go in the cultivation of the educational field, the immediate task Is to bring home to all Masons those great fundamental principles which none deny and to which none should be indifferent. 'Knowledge is the most J'eal and g-enuine of all human treasure!", fOl' it is Light as ignorance is darkness,''' 1\1. \!\T. HalTY H. Atldnson, Grand Master of Nevada, called attention to thiS matter in the followin~:

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"The Grand Lodge and the Masonic Fraternity in general in this State do not have the facilities for Masonic equcation that, are enjoyed in many of the other Grand Jurisdictions. From what has already been prepared and sent out by the Masonic Service Association for use in the matter of Masonic education, and from the small amount that the State of Nevada contributes to the performance and carrying' out of that work, it is clearly evident that we al'e obtain,ing much more the money expended than we could possi. bly hope to do under an educational system of our own. The advantages of such a system cannot be estimated if carried into effect and with these facilities 'at hand and the small am,ount of expenditure required to have the benefits of th~m, this JurisdiCtion can do well to retain its membership in the Association. "Education in Masonry at this time is decidedly advantage0us and necessary. It will equip every member bettcr to meet his obligations and perform hi!> functions, thereby contributing greatel' benefit to the Craft an9 its work, as well as giving decided improvement and benefit to the individual Mason, making him a better Mason and a better citizen." Addressing the Lodges in a letter, he said in part: "In order to accomplish the results desired and easily obtainable may I suggest that each Lodge determine for itself at its next stated communication what It will do. Study clubs have been adopted in some instances. Another method would be to make your stated communication an evening devoted to Masonic learning, eliminating the conferring of degrees on that occasion. The bulletins of the Masonic Service Association furnish a fund of topics to be discussed, with valuable suggestions as to how they should be presented. ' "We desil"c that Masonry shall be well taught, that its principles shall be brought into play in every day life, and that its members shall use those principlcs and their l<nowledge of affairs in the dctermination of civic problems. the proper solution of which is essentially necessary for the perpetuation of our institutions and the advancement and betterment of people generally. We are proud of our Fraternity and its influence. Vlie can make it stilI more valuable and beneficial to our country by actively taking hold of the work mapped out by the Masonic Service Association, and by doing so rcceive infinite pleasure and benefit ourselves," The Grand Master of Nebraska Association, in the following:

endorses ,the

work

the

"The Association stands ready to serve along educational lines in a manner which appeals to me most strongly, and it is incumbent upon us to, take advantage of the opportun ity offered by using the material which has been prepared for us and placing it. before the lodges of the state so that it ca,n reach each individual Mason. In this way, and in that way only, can the Association be of any service to the Craft."

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This from the address of the <?rand Master of New Jersey: is my belief that the Masonic Service .1\.:ssoeiation, when fUlly developed, will pr'ove to be an agency of invaluable aid to this and sister'- Grand Jurisdictions. 1 str'ongly \ recommend the continuance of our membership." "It

The Committee on Foreign Correspondence of Arizona, to whom this matter was referred, said: "Your Committee is heartily in accord with the objects and purposes of this Association, believing it to be one' of the greatest things instituted for the benefit of our Fraternity, and recommends that all assessmen ts made against this Grand Lodge up to this time be paid, and further recommends that the Grand Lodge of Arizona cantin ue its moral and financial supllOrt of the Associa~ion, "Your' Committee further recommends that each and ev-ery Master of a subordinate Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction be directed to immediately lH'oceed to the formation of a StUdy Club (provided that one has not already be<:ln formed in his Lodge), to meet at least once every month and on a date when no degree work is in progress, that each Lodge decide for itself the manner of carrying out the objects of this recommendation, but we recommend that each Lodge follow the general outlines of the Study Club plans as promulgated by the 'Builder' of Anamosa, Iowa." Idaho had joined and withdrawn from the Association and the Grand Master said, in his address: "It is understood by all thinl<ing Masons that the great advance in Masonic education has been star'ted and' fostered by this' Association. No other agency has heretofore accomplished anything along this line, but now the subject of Masonic education is the sloga'n in every Grand. Jurisdiction in this country.

"The Service Association is taking up now the problem of solving French Masonry, a matter t.hat has been bothering every Gra!2d .Jurisdiction in the co~ntry, and when they have completed their studies of the same will submit. an unbiased report thereof to each Grand Jurisdiction upon which intelligent action can be taken. "Other studies of equal value are contemplated and the information furnished to the Grand Lodge will be first hand and the best obtainable, The work of this Association is not the work of a day or of a year; we cannot hope to accomplish everything at once. With this attitude I am confident that the Grand Lodge of Idaho will r'eceive benefits from membership in the Masonic Service Association that cannot be estimated in dollars 01' cents." Acting- upon his recommendation, Grand Lodg'o voted to rejoin the Association. M. \V. H.octney Blake, Grand Master of Tennessee, after attending the OCtober meeting' in Chicago, said in his address to Gr'and Lodge:

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"The principles of the Association are pUl路e. its doctrines holy and I believe in time it will accomplish great good. 路1 recommend that. we continue our membership in this Association." The Committee, in North Dakota, said: "The great work which this A!>sociatlon has undertaken and the work it has inspired in this Grand Jurisdiction are deserving of our unreserved commendation." Another Committee, year, said:

speaking

the

work,

during

the

past

"We estimate that. in the Masonic Service meetings in individual lodges we have reached 5,000 Master Ma!>ons, in the District meetings 2,500, mak.ing a total of 7.500 members who have heard the new meaning of Masonry. AIJowing for some who doubtless are counted twice let us say that 6,000 Masons have been reached, at a total cost of $1.177.53. This is a little less than 20 cents per member. "Ve submit to those who have attf~nded these meetings-Was it w()rtl~.the 20 cents to you?" The Grand Master of Missouri said in his address, and it wa.s endorsed by Grand Lodge: "I have .endeavored to gain what light I could as to the definite purpose of the Association and the go..od resulting therefrom that we have received and might expect from being a mem.ber of said Association. I have at this time neither cl'iticisT)1 nor recommendation to make. I have, however, positive convictions as to Masonic SerVice within OUI' :,tat~ and would I'ecommend 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." This from the rep res en tatives from Rhode Island, who attended the St. Louis conference of the Association: "We return fully in ac~ord with the worl{ as thus far promulgated by the Executive Commission of the Association. The conclus'lon of the meeting just held and its suggestions for future action and conscious of the need for immediately putting into action in this Grand Jurisdiction a conCl'ete plan to make possible the attainment of our brethren of greatel' light in Masonry and how it may best be applied to their betterment, advan~ementand opportunity to serve and to that end we recommend that this report be received, printed in the Proceedings and the entire matter be referred to the Grand Mastel', with the suggestion that he take immediate action to put the most feasihle plan in his judgment int.o effect without further delay." . M. W. Hollace H. Bain, Grand Master of Louisiana, in his add I'ess to Gl'a nd Lodge, sa id: "Brethren,

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we now have an opportunity to establish a Bttreau of Education in this State that will revolutionize its inert mass of ignorance. Shall we join forces, shall we make Masonry a dynamic force in the uplift of humanity? {)r shall we continue our Lodges as degree mills, turning out members and calling them Masons, who can dot the i's and cross the t's in the esoteric work, but know absolutely nothing about the fundamentals of the institution or what it is all about? Shall we continue to worship the corpse and forget the living soul of Masonry? Brethren, these are some of the burning ~uestions that you must d,.,ecide before this Grand Lodge adjourns."M. W. Thomas McKenzie, P. G. M., delegate to the Chicago meeting, last October, said: "The foundation for a broad educational work has been laid down by the Association. They hav:e undertaken 'the development of the great underlying principles of Freemasonry' for the benefit and good of the Craft. I believe we should give to the Association our co-operation and support. To do this effectively 路the Craft must receive the benefit of the educational material prepared by the Association." In order to present a fair statement of the various opInIOns regarding the Association, we present views of those opposed to it. Past Grand Master Alexander H. Bell of Illinois, who was one of a commHtee appointed by his Grand Lodge to attend the meeting of the Association, said in his report to Grand Lodge: "This Masonic Service Association of the United States' so long' as it is the means of bringing together brethren of our different Grand Jurisdictions will no doubt be promotive of good fellowship and mutual regard. So long as it does only that it will be harmless but certainly needless, as naught but fraternal interstate relations now prevail. "Whenever this national organization assumes in any degree or upon any pretense to legislate for, or in any wise to control, or to levy its contributions upon Grand Lodges, it to路 that extent assumes the attributes of sovereignty and becom~s a menace to the sovereignty of such Grand Lodges as submit to its exactions. "The mania to form new organizations has given birth to this national movement. No necessity in my opinion has brought it into being." Past Grand Master Goddard, another of the committee, said: "It is evident to me that this Association's purpose, doubtless unwittingly, smacks of all the elements and purposes of a general or national Grand Lodge, with the exception that it has not ass'umed to regulate the standard work or Ritual of any Jurisdiction that may become associated therewith. I care not what name it has assumed or may hereafter assume. My conviction of. this is emphasized by the first instalment of literature sent out after the recent meeting at Cedar Rapids, and I can see no other路 conclusion."

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M. W. EdwardW. Wheeler, Grand Master of Maine, in his address, gave the following opinion: "While the particular occasion which brought this organization' into existence has passed, the Association will be maintained in an effort to promote Masonic education and enlarge the service and usefulness of the order. The Masons of Maine may be expected to co-operate willingly in any rational plan to increase their knowledge and understanding o( the science of Freemasonry, but will hesitate to join in any movement which will lead the order into new and dangerous paths. Freemasonry has survived through the ages and has' reached its present proud estate by a close adherence to its precedents and traditions. While all Masons are taught to give loyal devotion and steadfast obedience to constituted authority, and not to countenance any disloyalty to the country in which they live, the order takes no part in matters of legislation or questions of government policy. It must not be diverted (rom its dignified and accustomed course into fields of unmasonic controversy. We shall need to be well assur'ed that such a result will not (allow the activities of this Association before we decide to join its membership." Pennsylvania is one of the Grand JuJ'isdictions that is' a member of the Association. Their Grand Master, M. W. John S. Sell, in his address to Grand Lodge, spoke as follows: "The Masonic Service Association of the United States, of which this' Grand Lodge is a member, thus far seems to be in an embryonic state. "At this time your Grand Master would hardly be warranted in expressing his own personal opinion, much less to give an official expression on this subject" except to state that while the aims and purposes as set forth in its constitution, and its reports coming to us from time to time, may be, and are no dOUbt laudable and proper in other organizations, yet many of these do not coincide with the customs and landmarks of Freemasonry as approved by this Grand Lodge. "It may also be pertinent to nqte that in associating with this organization we, to some extent, surrender our sovereignty, in that we submit to such taxation, within certain limitations, as may from time to time be levied. "It might also b~ proper to state that the cost of administration of the affairs of the Association up to this time has been approxi.mately $25,000, of which sum this Grand Lodge has paid $4,098. Not all of the Grand Lodges have joined the Association, and some haVe> withdrawn from it."

The Grand Master of Indiana expressed his views in the fol"language:

lo~ing

"r was impressed with the expressed desire of all the brethren for a closer fellowship and a greater opportunity for unified en-

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deavor along Masonic lines. I was not so much impressed with the ideas of some of the brethren as to the direction in which such endeavor should move, nor have I been convinced that the constitution which was adopted at the conference does not .permit an invasion of the sovereign rights of each Grand Jurisdiction. The very fact that the Association has the power of making a levy of five cents per member on each' Grand Jurisdiction, with the added power of disbursing such fund without any action on the part of each Grand Body, would make it appear that each Grand Jurisdiction where the assessment w3;s levied and collected was giving up its sovereignty and authority over a portion of the funds collected under its orders from all of the Lodges within such Jurisdiction. "With many of the expressed purposes of the Association. I am in the heartiest accord. Indiana is already on record as' favoring an annual conference of Grand Masters and Grand Representatives. I also believe in inter-visitation. where the brethren of one Jurisdiction can get the inspiration and uplift that comes with a message from another Jurisdiction. I also believe in a centralized bureau for Masonic education, from which will go forth literature and speakers .upon Masonic subjects where a particular Grand Jurisdiction seeks such aid. These subjects are covered in the expressed purposes of the Association. But the Association. under its present constitution, seeks to go much farther, and it is because of the dangerous tendency to destroy the absolute sovereignty of the individual Grand Lodges that I cannot recommend that this Grand Lodge join the Association until our sovereignty is more fully safeguarded and the scope and limitations of the Association more sharply defined; "I appreciate the Masonic vision of the brethren of the Association who are seeking to make the world comprehend more fully the meaning of Fraternity, and I trust that the time will come when the landmarks of the Association will be so clearly defined that Indiana can be included among those who are members thereof. In the meantime we bid the Association Godspeed in their work." The Gl'and Lodge of California appointed its Grand Master and Grand Secretary as a committee to attend the meeting of the Association at St. Louis. The Grand Master, in his address said: "Aside from intense admiration for the ability and sincerity of purpose of the brethren engaged, the impress.ions which we carried away' were absolutely negative. We could not butÂˇ feel, that something was desired-so~ething great, something mighty, something altruistic, something that would redound to the good of mankindbut just what that something was, was not (speaking in mildest terms). convincingly cle1Lr. The method of accomplishment was equally vague. The plan which has reached nearest to the poInt of crystalization, was a relief plan which, in the judgment of Brother Whicher and your Grand Master (as indicated in the joint report to .which ~e both subscribe) carried with it too much detail. We. who have experienced. know, full well that where relief is

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required, prompt action is demanded. I know that I speak your minds when I say that where calamity has befallen or suffering exists, California believes that relief should be disbursed immediately and without quibble, and details, if any, cared for afterward. Wherefore, I cannot feel that this Grand Jurisdiction can -be in acqord with the plan of relief which the Masonic Service Association has evolved. The expense of maintaining and operating the Association (figures set forth in joint report) seemed to us to out of proportion to the benefits accruing. We must, however, in fairness, give consideration Âˇto the fact that a large sum was expended to meet the expenseS incident to travel. It is logical to assume that if and when the Association becomes firmly established, the necessity for extensive traveling on the part of the Commissioners will largely disappear. But on the other hand. it is also- reasonable to believe that as activities increase, expense will be augmented in other directions. The justification for expenditure is largely dependent upon two factors, namely, financial ability and values received. In that the latter factor, in this instance, is not determinable, we have given but slight consideration to that aspect of the situation." We excerpt from the report of the committee, as follows: "In the matter of Masonic education proposed by the Association, we can heartily indorse it as a proper Masonic work, but one that can be handled by the several jurisdictions and by Masonic publications at less cost than wilt' be entailed by the Association and fully as e1!ectively. "We recommend that this Grand Lodge do not join the Masonic Service Association, as at present organized." Colorado is one of the jurisdictions that has withdrawn from the Association. The reasons are given by M. W. Chase Withrow, Past Grand Master, and are as follows: "In 1919 our Grand Lodge favored becoming a member of the Masonic Service Association, but after a year's refiection apd investigation, in 1920, it withdrew from membership for the reasons, that, "In order to mal{e 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 willing to meet any and all emergencies, with any kind of help required, and feels -fully equal to any demand. "While this Association does not now claim to - be a Grand Lodge of the United States, the tendency of such bodies is to enlarg~ their power/i? and the natural and almost inevitable result

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would be a National Grand Lodge, with controlling authority over the Grand L?dges, we are unwilling'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 Gra'nd Lodge for itself." M, W'. Delmar D. Darrah, P. G, M., of Illinois, and their correspondent said in speaking of the Association: "The writer believes in ,co-ordination among all Msonic organizations and thinks there should be a general understanding a!I10ng . all Grand Lodges and until this is accomplished Freemasonry will never come into its own. "The whole trouble with the Masonic Service Association seems to be that it was organized to exploit individual ideas rather than adopt a general policy of Masonic welfare. One of the arguments which has been advanced by Grand Masters during the year has been that there is no particular. need at the present time for the Masonic Service Association because there is no war, pestilence nor other calamity to requir.e the immediate assistance of the society. "Exceptions seem to have. been taken to certain methods of the Masonic Service Association which have later been inaugJlrated and not set forth in the original dO.cument which led many lodges to join this assembly, At any rate the Masonic Service Association may have a particular work to perform in the matter of education of the members of the society,' but even then the task is a diffjcult one for all men differ as to what constitutes genuine Freemasonry and it would be impossible for the Masonic Service Association to define a line of Freemasonry and say' 'This is correct.' .Just the moment they did that there would be a lot of .thinkers and investigators dispute what had been set up and declare that the Service Association was assuming prerogatives which were not its inherent right. "The idea of a central Masonic organization is correct but it can never be accomplishep so long as individ'!alism and the exploitation of personal ideas is allowed to become paramount. Let it not be understood that the Masonic Service Association, by any means, is in its last throes because it has the cordial support of a number of Grand Lodges. When doubt as to its advantages and the prejudice of men are laid aside the Association will develop into some real tangible direct service to the Craft." The Grand Master of Wyoming, M. W. William O. Wilson, addressed the Grand ~odge as follows, in regard to the Association: "Wyoming is still a member of the Association. Some jurisdictions have withdrawn or have not joined for various reasons, such as the fear of a central Masonic body, and the fact that the per capita assessment of five cents for each member rises to large sums of money. . "Your Grand Master and Grand Secretary have been asked to have the lectures as printed by the Association covering explana-

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tion of Masonry distributed, and also lecturers arranged for to deliver the lectures. These lectures may be perfect, or nearly so, but it did not seem to use that we should act as requested, as these lectures, while of a high character, are probably the work of one man or of a few men, and their distribution did not 路seem to be provided for under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge. Individuals may deliver such lectures or any lectures they see fit- to give to any lodge or body of 'Masons wishing to hear them, but if deli,'ered under Grand Lodge authority, this Grand Body should so authorize. It should exercise strict supervision and review as to the lectures it approves. "An additional assessment was called for, and your Grand Master replied that he would refer it to the Grand Lodge. Certain large items were contained in the report of the treasurer of the Association as being for 'expenses of Executive Committee' with no details, nor has any explanation' been given as to what these 'expenses' cover. If the Associatio'n may at any time call upon the Grand Lodge to contribute moneys, there would be no limit, except this Grand Lodge fix one, other than the judgment of the Grand Master, Grand Seeretary and Grand Treasurer. These officers would not care to assume such responsibility." The committee to whom the address was referred said, in their report: "If the orgl}-nization can be utilized for educational Masonic purposes, it should be so utilized. . In t~king advantage of sueh opportunities, the duty must be upon our organization to see that路 the educational facilities so offered are of the highest character, and so offered to our members that concrete results will come back to us. We therefore recommend:

"(1) That there be appropriated from our general funds the amount of five cents (5c) per c'apita membership of our organization, and that "the amount so .appropriated be set aside in the custody of the Grand Treasurer as a spedal fund entitled 'Masonic Service Funds.' "(2) That there be expended from such fund so created, upon order of the Grand Master, an amount sufficient to pay the levies of assessments made by the Masonic Service Associatio'n, but not in excess of the amount of the fund so created. "(3) That special investigation be made by the Grand Master through the Grand Secretary or otherwise, as the Grand Master may deem to be wise, of the full activities of the Masonic Service Association, and of the possibilities of service of such Association, and that the Grand Master make full report to this Grand Body as to the result of his investigations. "( 4) That this Grand Body endeavor to take full advantage of the possibilities of the Masonic Service AssoGiation, co-operating for that purpose.",

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Florida is one of the jurisdictions that has withdrawn from the Association. "The Jurisprudence Committee reported that 'the Association appears to have branched out on a line of general education at an expense that hardly seems justified by the results achieved.' Grand Lodge thereupon severed its connection with the Association." Kentucky is another Grand .Jurisdiction that has withdrawn from the Association. "Grand 'Master Henry S. McElroy after serious study reached the conclusion 'that this Association will eventually encroach upon the powers and duties of the subordinate lodges and the grand lodges.' He called ~attention to the fact that the Association had declared that its Executive Commission, composed of ten men, is to have the broadest possible latifude and -discretion in carrying out the purposes of the Associat,ion. He found that the expenses' of the Association are 'large and rapidly growing greater.' He recommended that Kentucky Withdraw from membership. This matter was referred to the Finance Committee, which reported that it was 'not familiar with the purposes' of the Association and was 'compelled to accept the jUdgment' of the Grand Master and, therefore, concurred in his recommendation. The report was adopted." The withdrawal of Georgia 'from the Association was the result of the report of a Committee appointed to investigate the whole question. M. W. Ballard, Past Grand Ma.ster, was chairman of the Committee. We excerpt the following: "Your Committee also recognizes the high motives that have guided the Association in planning its educational campaign, which provides for the distribution of literature and the dissemination of Masonic knowledge, among the various Grand Lodge members. We are of the opinion, however, that the Grand Lodge of Georgia is better in position to undertake this work for the Grand J~ris足 diction of Georgia, better knowing our own situation, our own needs and our own intentions. Thoroughly realizing the ambition of the Masonic Service Association to be of value to the Craft, your Committee believes that the Grand Lodge of Georgia can' carryon the great principles of uplift of humanity, of servjce to God and to country. without necessarily requiring the, supervision of an organization national in its scope and character. The Grand Lodge of Georgia last year paid to the Masonic Service Association on its estimated per capita assessment of five cents per member, the sum of $1,000.00. Your Committee is of the respectful opinion that in the future' it will be far better to apply this amount of expenditure in-the relief of distressed though worthy Craftsmen and their dependei; ts. "Therefore your Committee recommends that this Grand Lodge fulfill its past obligations to the Association and withdraw from the Masonic Service Association of the United States, and that due notice thereof be given to the said Association."

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The Grand Master of Washington, one of the jurisdictions that has withdrawn from the Association, said, in his address: . "In the place of this simple organization for mutual relief in time of trouble and for fraternal conference, there has arisen a strong super-organization, possessing all the elements of a General Grand Lodge except the name. The district organization has been shorn of all power, except that the Grand Masters of the several member jurisdictions· in a district within which a disaster may occur are authorized to appoint a committee to make a survey and report to the Executive Commission. All other business has been transferred to the Association, and its triennial meetings have now become annual meetings."

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"Disclaiming any intention to refiect upon the Executive Commission, the members of which I personally know and hold in high esteem, I beg to say that, in my opinion, the plan proposed not only constitut'es an invasion t)f the sovereign powers and rights of this Grand Lodge, but is entirely impractical and fraught with grave dangers to Masonry." "There is not a single thing in the interest of Masonry that cannot be done better by our Grand Lodge than by any foreign organization. We have within our confines men who are the equal in scholarship of those in any other jurisdiction. We do not need to go elsewhere to find brethren to interpret our symbolism and inculcate the sublime lessons of Masonry. Our members are not less fervid· in their support of government than are the brethren of the East or South. We know our problems better than they do, and I am quite sure that we do not want them to conduct an aggressive campaign of Americanization through the proposed system of propaganda."

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'''Believing that the Masonic Service AssQciation is such an organization as is comprehended in the term "General Grand Lodge'; that membership in it requires a surrender of sovereign rights and . powers of our Grand Body; that it has no place in the scheme of Masonry, and. that it will be a heavy financial burden upon our membership; I do most earnestly recommend that the Grand Secretary be directed to give the legal notice of our contemplated withdrawal, and that after the expiration of ninety days, from and after the close of this Communication, we withdraw from the Masonic Service Association of the United States, pay our assumed obligations and send no more representatives to its meetings." The Grand Lodge of Arkansas adopted a motion, as follows: "On motion of Bro. Jacob Trieber, Past Grand Master, it was declared to be the sense of this Grand Lodge that it is not advisable that the Grand Lodge. become a member of the Masonic Service Association, and that -she, therefore, declined to join the said Association."

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M. W. Harry J. Guthrie, Past Grand Master of Delaware, w.as sent as a delegate to the St. Louis meeting of the Masonic Service' Association and reported to Grand Lodge. We' excerpt: "1 had come to the conclusion that if there were only a tax on talk, it would be a distinct blessing. The Association had been in existence for the space of two years, and so far as we of the Craft in Delaware were concerned it had failed of the accomplishment of anything tangible, or even worth while to justify the expenditure of either effort or money. The most that had been presented to us was in the form of a preamble and resolution which was adopted at a conference of Grand Masters at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, November 26 and 27,' 1918, which resolution was concurred in by this Grand Lodge at the 1919 session, on the sole recommendation of the Grand Master. The upstanding feature of this conference as well as the conference of 1919 appeared in the resolution to the . . effect that these conferences were not heading toward the formation of a National Grand Lodge." After reciting the benefits claimed by the Association, he said: "There is, however, another side of the question to which I fear we in Delaware have not given our full measure of thought. This Association and our membership therein is of value only insofar as Delaware Masonry invests therein and recognizing the need of an educational and service program in all that term implies, shall immediately set to work and provide for a bureau of educa,;. tional service using the Masonic Service Association of the United States of America Plan and Scope; of prOViding several state lecturers and setting aside each year a sum equal to five cents per capita as recommended by the Executive Commission, and in addition be prepared to appropriate during the next five or six years about two hundred and fifty dollars per annum for contingent expenses of the bureau. Education is a large term, covering a great deal, it cannot be measurlid in cubic inches nor by the yard stick; if you .please it is a sort of evolution, a growth and long intense tedious labor. Unless we are willing to go as far as 1 have indicated, it is the opinion of your representative that we might as well sever our connection with the Masonic Service Association of the United States. If we impair our own effectiveness by limiting our field of operation we ruin our own capacity of good..' The following is the opinion of R. W. Albert K. Wilson, Grand Recorder and Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Kansas: "We notice they were addressed by one of the so-called distinguished members of the Craft from another Grand Jurisdiction who with several others ai'e going about the country attempting to advise the various Grand Lodges what to do in the matter of joining a self-constituted national organization to assume certain rights and privileges which can be exercised legitimately only through each G:and Lodge. The proposition of establishing a National l

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Grand Lodge has always been distasteful to the Fraterriity, and .while the promoters of this self-constituted organization maintain that they do not propose to establish anything of this kind, yet to the thinking member the proposition contemplates nothing more or less, although up to the present time they have not asked for full authority to maintain jurisdiction over the Craft throughout the United States or the entire universe. As the old saying goes, 'There are more ways than one of killing a dog besides choking him to death with buttermilk.'''

VIRGINIA. 1924. Re-elected. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 41,191.

1923. James H. Price, G. M. Chas. A. Nesbitt, G. S. J os. W. Eggleston. Lodges, 337. Gain, 2,405.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia for 1923 contain an excellent likeness of the Grand Master, M. W. Brother James H. Price, as an introduction, and are contained in a compact volume of considerable bulk, filled with many good things in addition to the mere record of the 'Grand Lodge Session. THE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION of the Grand Lodge of Virginia convened in the Masonic Temple in the City of Richmond on Tuesday the 13th day of February, 1923, and was opened in Ample Form. DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. Among the~e were M. W. Brother James Campbell Bissell, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina; Brother E. Lee Trinkle, Governor of the State of Virginia; Brother Wm. Howard Taft, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States; M. W. Brother Melvin M. Johnson, Past .Grand Master of Massachusetts; and M. W. Brother Hubert MeN. Poteat, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. All of these distinguished guests were ceremoniously received according to their

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several degrees of Masonic dignity, and made suitable responses to the welcome accorded them. GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS.

This is a dignified document in which is embodied the various acts of importance which have transpired during the year, and it contains passages of singular beauty and excellence. In his introduction the Grand Master says: "I will strive to live with love and care Upon the level and by th~ square." This splendid resolve is inscribed on what is believed to be the oldest Masonic jewel in existence, found at Limerick, Ireland. It harks back through' the centuries; it still expresses the ambition of every thoughtful, earnest Mason. My experience as your Grand Master convinces me that the spirit of Virginia Masonry is substantially attuned to the beautifUl sentiment reflected in the lines of this old inscription, and that we are pressing onward and upward to the realization of the highest ideals' of our time-honored Institution. Masonry in Virginia at 'the present time enjoys the blessings so fervently desired by the Psalmist, when he breathed upon his people and their cherished institution centuries ago this affectionate benediction: "Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces." We are the happy beneficiaries of peace and harmony in the ,Jurisdiction, and are enjoying a substantial prosperity in our Masonic activities. Ripples there may be on the surface, but, like the little wavelets on the bosom of the mighty, surging tide, they are borne onward toward the ultimate goal of our endeavors and lose themselves finally in the realm of Masonic accomplishment. The most convincing proof that we are harmoniously dwelling together in unity is the ,fact that our Committee on Appeals will not have a single matter before it at this Grand Communication. Probably no member g,f the Fraternity has been more 'benefited during the past year than your Grand Master. My vision of Masonry, of life and of man has ben broadened and deepened in the service which I have attempted to render you, and ~y heart is filled with a greater love for the Institution. I am sUbmitting for your consideration this simple narrative of my official act.s. Some of them. may be relatively unimportant; some may not win your approval; but, as has been sai(1, I am "pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and. grain together, certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping and then, with the breath of kindness and brotherly love, blow the rest away."

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A PEACEMAKER. The Grand Master says: I have been flatteringly called the "peace-making"路 Grand Master. I wish I more richly deserved the title. The practice of peace" making has accomplished wonders during the year. Lodges have been saved, and many friends restored. Most troubles. in Lodges . are caused by two men, sometimes one, and an appeal directly to the trouble makers usually results in a flag of truce accompanied by proper apologies. In all bitter controversies there is always some wrong as well as some right on both sides. We can often find a way by concession and honorable compromise to heal differences. This is even true from a material standpoint. Members of my profession will bear testimony with me that honorable compromises, though perhaps disappointing at the time, retain the friendship of clients more surely than innumerable labored explanations of how a controverted matter entrust to our attention received unfavorable action at the hands of the court or jury. It is a beautiful thing, a courageous, manly, Masonic thing, to acknowledge wrong and make amends. I commend this principle as' a safe rule of procedure in Lodge and personal di1!erences. Truer words never dropped fi-om the pen of the gifted Lowell than, "Be noble, and the nobleness which lies in others sleeping, but never dead, will rise in majesty to meet thine own."

THE FRATERNAL DEAD. Appropriate mention is made of those who have "gone before," and Grand Master is thankful that his line of Officers has been spared from the invasion of the Grim Reaper. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. . The Grand Master has an appreciative passage concerning his Deputies which doubtless is appreciated by them. He says: I am a great advocate of our system of District Deputies. Too much credit cannot be given these representatives of our Fraternity who carry the spirit and message路 of Masonry to the ~emotest corners of out Grand Jurisdiction. They are the "watchman on the wall," and no Grand Master has ever had a more faithful corps of loyal and efficient assistants; and I desire at this time to make grateful acknowledgment of their services to the Craft and to me personally.

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MORE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS. One of the notable incidents of the year was a visit from Virginia's Representative near the Grand Lodge of Ireland, Right Worshipful Brother Sir Robert H. H. Baird, who, with his br'otherin-law, General Menus O'Keefe, also a Mason, paid Virginia and Richmond a visit from October 16th to the 19th. This distinguished representative in private life is the proprietor and editor of the Belfast Daily Telegraph, of Belfast, Ireland; while his brother-inlaw is a Major-General in the British Army, lately retired for age, after having served in the Medical Corps all his life, and all over the British world, the last 'five years of his service being in France. Both of these brethren, despite their high rank, proved charming guests. Elaborate plans had been made for. their Ma~ sonic entertainment by the路 Chairman of the Entertainment Com-路 mittee, Most Worshipful Joseph W. Eggleston, but on account of the illness of Brother Baird in Washington, the party was delayed in reaching Richmond, and plans were necessarily changed. They were Masonically received at a Communication of Richmond-Randolph Lodge, No. 19, in the old Hall on Franklin Street, where the visitors apparently enjoyed the 'many interesting things connected with this historic Lodge and Hall, and made interesting and inspiring talks. On this occasion Virginia's representative presented the Grand Master .with a beautiful Irish black-thorn cane, on which the following inscription appears: "Presented to Most Worshipful Brother James H. Price, Grand Master, Grand Lodge of Virginia, 1922, by Right Worshipful Brother Sir Robert H. H. Ba,ird, representative Grand Lodge of Virginia at Grand Lodge' of Ireland. October 17, 1922." Their mission to this cOJlntry was to extend an invitation to the Advertisers' Clubs of all the world to' meet in the city of London next year, and, incidentally, to meet and greet their Masonic brethren. After leaving Richmond they continued their journey across the continent to' California, their next f;!top being 'Atlanta. One of the most significant things connected with the visit of these brethren was their attitude toward their life-long foes. Not a word of bitterness fell from their lips; 'no trace of malice or vituperation'in their description and discussion of conditions in their stricken country, as horrible as they must be. What a wonderful tribute to the purity of Masonry in Ireland, where the Craft numbers 45,000 true and tried Masons! Would that we, as Masons, when We are tempted to intemperate language and action, might emulate their splendid example.

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He accepted, and this is what he has to say in part: I had scarcely reached the city, when the papers appeared on the streets announcing the fact that the Grand Master of Virginia had arrived to visit the Grand Lodge of West Virginia as the Fraternal messenger of Virginia's 40,000 Masons. My whole stay was in keeping with this cordial greeting. I was entertained in the home of the Deputy Grand Master: Right Worshipful E. C. Frame, now Grand Master, and had the privilege of meeting a large number of distinguished Masons of that Grand Jurisdiction. I was particularly impressed with the earnest, democratic spirit of these brethren. One of the most refreshing things to me was the number of prominent men who fou~d time to take an active part in the work of the Craft. Among the most earnest workers, I found an ex-Governor of the State, several present and ;etired Judges of the Federal and State Courts, prominent physicians and other professional men and some of West Virginia's leading business men, all vying with each other in their zealous efforts to further the interests of the Craft. This Jurisdiction makes it a practice to keep actively engaged on general committee work, all of its Past Grand Masters, which is in contrast to our policy of considering our Past Grand Masters as more or less an Advisory Committee, or, to use a mechanical' expression, the "balance wheel" of (his Grand Body. .

DISPENSATIONS REFUSED.

The Grand Master speaks words of wisdom here: The effect of dispensations, in most cases, is to waive some provision of the law, and I have felt it incumbent upon me to refuse a large number of requests during the year. The duty of the Grand Master, as I conceive it, is to see that the law is enforced, unless there are unusual circumstances or conditions which would render the operation of the law in its usual course harsh in its effect and consequences. It is often hard to determine just when a dispensation is justified and, in cases of doubt, I have always found it a safe rule to resolve the doubt in favor of the law as it stands. A wholesome respect for the law cannot~ be expected if it is lightly set aside or treated as something trivial. An impression exists with some,' unfortunately, that Masonic Law is, at its best, merely theoretical and never intended to be seriously applied.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL.

. As might be expected this is particularly interesting to the Virginia Grand Lodge, and it is not surprising that very substantial progress has already been made. The Grand Master reports that the Grand Lodge quota is a long way toward the "top," although a large number of individual lodges have not as yet reported.

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MASONIC TRIALS. In calling attention to these the Grand Master observes: My experience as your Grand Master has convinced me that the most fruitful source of discord, dissention and strife in our local Lodges is the ~ery undesirable, but sometimes necessary, Masonic trial. The bitterness seems to linger; it requires many times the passing of a generation to entirely obliterate its harmful effects. It is a subject of sufficient importance, it seems to me, to engage the best t.hought and most careful study of this Grand Lodge. - I feel confident that some remedy can be devised; that some change can be made in our laws. that will be productive of less discord and strife. No matter how bitter the prejudice, nor how angry tohe feeling of hate or revenge, under our law any offender, unless he be a Past Master, must be tried in his own Lodge. We do not even' pro~ide for him the safe-guards afforded the vilest criminal under our criminal statutes; namely, the guarantee of an impartial trial. A former Grand Master, in granting a new trial after a long lapse of time, made this significant comment: "The brother had not had a fair trial; that he had been tried under conditions unjust to him, and in .an atmosphere that would have justified a court of law in granting him a change of venue." Our aim in Masonic trials is to dispense "substantial Masonic justice," arid I believe that we should amend our laws to provide for a chang'e of venue in Masonic trials, under proper conditions, if, indeed, we do not find it desirable to go even further and provide for an impartial commission or a trial in a Lodge other than the one to which. the offender belongs. I am sure that few Masonic trials are. had which do not either result in a miscarriage of justice, or grave harm to the harmony of the Lodge and often in the community. I am recommending in another connection in this report, that the Committee on Jurisprudence be instructed to give to this subject careful study and investigation, and report to the next Grand Annual Communication the results of their work, and if it is found desirable to amend our law, to submit to the Grand Lodge the necessary amendments to the Digest to give force and effect to their recommendations.

INSURANCE COMPANIES. These come in for attention at the hands of the Grand Master, who does not hesitate to "speak out in meeting" concer.ning them. We notice also .in other Grand Jurisdictions the same institutions are being criticized. CONCLUSION. The conclusion to the Grand Master's Address is a worthy end-.

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ing to a remarkably able deliverance. Masons everywhere can afford to take to heart the paragraph which here follows: Masonry occupies a sphere peculiarly its own. It is a silent but nevertheless potential and constructive force for good. It makes no effort to interfere with the religious belief of any member of the Craft. It selects for no man the manner In which he shall worship his Maker; designates no particular church in which he shall offer up his devotions; It erects no form of altar on which he must make his oblation, but leaves hIs religious prInciples a matter for his own conscience to prescribe. Masonry makes no effort to dictate to its devotees the political faith which they shall embrace. We number in our Fraternity people of all' political faiths and economic creeds. Each member of the Fraternity is charged at its very threshold that in the state he is to be a quiet and peaceful citizen, true to his government and just to his country; that he is not to' countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently SUbmit to legal authority and conform with, cheerfulness to the government of the country in which he lives. ~s individual Masons. we should do all that is in our power to promote and support proper laws for the maintenance of our government, but it would be manifestly improper, as a Body, to try to do it. We must not be stampeded into politics as a Body, even on account of our enemies, for they will, in time, fail, as we will do if we follow their tactics. 'Every Mason has the right to join any organization that is not subversive to the moral law, that is patriotic and that stands for not only obedience to law, but enforcement of law as well. No Mason who has consci,entiously imbided the spirit of our teachings, will debase the dignity of his profession by injecting Masonry into business. Selfish, mercenary motives, hopes for worldly gain, are entirely outside the pale of our Institution. Masonry, in the last analysis, Is a system of giving-not getting-and means a career of service and sacrifice from the moment you are received at the West Gate until the last scene is over. The highest conception of Masonry is service. "Every human being has a claim upon your kind offices; do good unto all, but recommend it more especially to the household of the faithfUl." Display and ostentation are entirely foreign to the spirit of the Institution. Every attempt to erect a super-structure or to devise something wonderful upon which the public might gaze, has been looked upon with disfavor. When the Great Teacher with his three disciples, found their way to the mountain top to commune with Moses and Elias, one of the emotional members of the party proposed to erect three taber~ nacles. The Great Teacher frowned upon the suggestion, and with his eyes directed to the valley, led his disciples down the mountain side to the lowlands where the mUltitudes were, and began to heal the sick, relieve the distressed and render his usual practical service. Brethren our work is In the valley, and I would have you press forward with earnestness and zeal to the prize of your high

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calling. Discouragement may come-Ingratitude may be in evidence on every side, even the heavens may seem dark and your soul rent with agony, but these things are not lost. I would commend to you the comfort and consolation of these words: The look of sympathy. the gentle word, Spoken so low that only angels heard; The secret act of pure self-sacrifice, Unseen by men, but marked by angels' eyesThese are not lost. ' The ktndly plan, devised for other's good, So seldom guessed, so little understood; The quiet, steadfast love that strove to win Some wanderer from the ways of sinThese are not lost. Not lost, 0 God! for in thy city bright. Our eyes shall see the past with clearer light, And things long hidden from our gaze below, Thou wilt reveal; and we shall surely know These are not lost.

GRAND HISTORIAN. It will be remembered that the Graitd Lodge of Virginia some time ago appointed Dr. Jos. W. Eggleston, P. G. M., and for long the Fraternal Correspondent of the Grand Lodge, as Grand Historian. The good Doctor presented a Report at the sessjon 9f the Grand Lodge which is interesting in the extreme. It is the refutation of a claim made by someone that George Washington was a member in a lodge attached t()', the 46th British Regiment, known as the Lodge of Social and Military Virtues, which afterward became Antiquity Lodge NO.1 of the Grand Jurisdiction of Quebec. We regret that our space will not permit its reproduction.~

FOREIGN' CORRESPONDENCE. This is, of course, the work of P. G. M. Eggleston, and is full of real interest. He reviews the proceedings of more than sixty Grand Lodges, and gives Missouri nearly three pages of sympathetic treatment. He quotes liberally from Grand Master Johnson's Address, and also makes tender reference to the loss sustained by universal Freemasonry in the death of our lamented M.路 Brother Jacob Lampert. He is kind to ou~ Correspondent, for which he has our thanks.

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WASHINGTON. 1922. John Gifford, G. M. Horace W. Tyler, G. S. Ralph G. McAllaster. Lodges, 240.

1923. James McCormack, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 38,412. Gain, 4,460.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Washington for 1922, bound in "true blue," form a handy volume, and contain much of interest to all craftsmen. The portrait of M. W. Brother John Gifford, now Past Grand Master, Mspeaks a man well fitted for his high station, and indicates a kindly spirit. THE SIXTY-FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Sixty-fifth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington convened in the city of Seattle on Tuesday, the 13th day of June, A. b. 1922, A. L. 5922, and was called to order by the M. W. Grand Master at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. _ After an invocation by the Grand Chaplain, W. Bro. Rev. Harry M. Pain tel', the Grand Master, assisted by' his Officers in their sta,. tions and places, opened the Most 'Vorshipful Grand Lodge of Free and ,Accepted Masons of Washington, in Ample Form, on the Third Degree of Masonry.

FLAG CEREMONY. All present saluted the "Stars and Stripes" as the flag of our country was placed in the East, and then joined in singing "America."

MESSAGE OF THE GRAND MASTER. This is a dignified statement of the events of the in plain terms, but concise and clear in every way. the usual routine of a Grand Master's activity, 1. e., of Dispensations granted, and refused, corner-stones tions, decisions, etc.

year, couched It sets forth in the 'matter laid, installa-

In his conclusion the Grand Master says: In assuming the responsibilities of Grand Master of this Grand Jurisdiction one year ago, I did so with many misgivings, as I knew the great amount of work entailed. However, I also knew the temperament. of the lovable brethren with whom I have labored for

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many years, and I knew that they would not fail to assist me in all emergencies. And now that I hav.e completed my work, I feel sure that you will be generous and charitable in your judgment of any mistal{es I have mad.e, and say, "he acted from pure motives, even though he may have erred in judgment."

INVITATION TO LAY THE CORNER-STONE OF THE CAPITOL.

The following invitation was referred to the incoming Grand Master: Most Worshipful Grand Master and Brethren: An important part of my mission, as well as a most pleasant路 duty at this time, is called to my mind by the remarks of the Brother who just spoke. Masonry is the predominating spirit of the State of Washington. Its principles, lived by its votaries, permeate the entire social fabric. Masons are recognized as the strong men of every community and have the respect of all men, and as there is now under construction at Olympia the main building of the capitol group, and as it is meet and proper that the corner-stone of the. executive and legislative building of the Capitol should be laid with proper ceremonies; Now, on behalf of the people of the State of Washington, I extend to this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge an invitation to attend at Olympia and lay the corner-stone for the new Capitol at a date, in the neal' future, to be hereafter fixed.

THE GOVERNOR A VISITOR. The Grand Master tendered W. Bro. Louis F. Hart (80), Governor of the State of Washington, a hearty welcome, and the Governor responded. with an eloquent address on the "Responsibilities of Masons as Citizens."

EDUCATION.

The following was adopted: M. W. Bros. William J.' Sutton and Charles D.Atkins, and W. Bro. Thomas S. Johnson, the Special Committee appointed to consider and report upon M. W. Bro.' David S. Prescott's resolution for the indorsement of a national educational plan, reported' in favor of its adoption; and, after a lengthy discussion as to '{he wisdom and propriety of a Masonic body indorsing any -拢ubjectmatter' of political import, action on the entire matter was, on motion of R. W. Bro. James McCormack, postponed for one year.

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FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. Brother McAllaster's Report is higllly interesting and entertaining, being topical in form, and dealing with. what may be called "Shop Items," that is, the all and sundry matters that come before our Grand Bodies. He is afraid somewhat of the so-called appendant bodies, and with a good deal of soundness in his argument.

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. Re-elected. Re-appointed. Chairman, Cor. Com. Members, &..517.

Gain, 272. The volume of "Proceedings" of Western Australia shows. as a frontispiece an .interesting picture of a quaint and handsome old building on Howick Street, in Perth, which was erected by St. John's Lodge in 1865, as a Masonic Hall, but which is now used as a bank building. There follow reports of three Quarterly Communications, the first being held at Boulder, Thursday, August 25, 1921. The usual routine business, covering matters of local interest, was transacted. The Grand Master read a pleasant letter of acknowledgment from Sir Edward Wallington, Private Secretary to the Queen, in response to a message of affection and loyalty which ~ad been ordered sent to the Queen on her last birthday-the previous Communication of the Grand Lodge having been held on that day. Recognition was granted to the United Grand Lodge ot Queensland, and a Representative appointed. The Board of Benevolence reported the sum of 237 pounds expended for relief during the quarter. The second Quarterly Communication was held at Perth, Thursday, November 24, 1921. The Grand Master reports 28 official Visitations, and 16 DiB路 pensations, all for minor purposes. Three Past Grand Officers had passed into the Great Beyond since the previous Quarterly Communication, and of the departed

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brethren the Grand Master spoke in lovi~g and reverent terms, extending the sympathy of Grand .Lodge to their bereaved families. The Board of Benevolence expended for relief during the Quarter the Bum of 165 pounds and 3 shillings. The Third Quarterly Communication was held at Perth, Thursday, February 23, 1922. Following his uSual custom the M. W. Grand Master opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form, with prayer by the Grand Chaplain. Four Official Visitations, nine Dispensations, and the Consecration of three new lodges were reported by the Grand Master. HONOR ROLL. The Grand Lodge devotes fourteen pages to the "Honor l'toll"a list ot the Brethren from Australia who 'served in the Great War, 1914-18. This list is printed on beautiful enameled paper; the first page shows the Arms of Australia, and the last a picture of one of the four Memorial Panels, which are in process of preparation, and which will be placed on the walls of No. 1 Lodge Room. -

THE ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

was opened in Ample Form, Thursday, May 25, 1922; the M. W. Grand Master, Most Rev. C~ O. L. Riley, D. D., LL.D., O. B..E., V. D. (Archbishop of Perth) I presiding. After some routine preliminary work the Grand Master delivered his ANNUAL ADDRESS. This covers only about seven pages, the Grand Master- bringing in no extraneous matter, but simply reporting the business of the year. CHARITABLE FUNDS AND FINANCES. Under this head we quote the Grand Master: The Report of the Widows', Orphans'. and Aged Freemasons' ~und is of especial interest, in view of the magnificent result attained during the year just ended. I congratulate the Board on what it has accomplished. and in the name of the Grand Lodge I most cordially thank the Charity- Stewards for all the work they

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have done. I think it worthy of mention that since this Grand Lodge was formed there has been distributed from the t'wo - charitable funds connected with the Craft the sum of ÂŁ15,652, and that the same funds have in reserve a sum of no less than ÂŁ26,359. It gives me the greatest possible pleasure t.o announce that a further record has been established in the fact that for the TWENTIETH year in succession the books of Grand Lodge have clo~ed without there being one single Lodge in arrear. '

DORMANT LODgES. The Grand Master voices his approval of the action of the Board of General Purposes in eliminating a number of dormant lodges, and in so doing clearing the statistics of Grand Lodge. Although the number of eliminations, ,amounted to 185, the total increase was as given in statistics above, 272. A CEN.TRAL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION. The Grand Inspector of Workings having recommended that a Central Lodge of Instruction be established for the purpose of exemplifying the working of the various degrees, the Grand Master expressed his approval, and referred the matter to the Board of General Purposes for action. ENTERED APPRENTICE AND FELLOW CRAFTS VISITING. The Grand Master speaks as follows on this subject: I have been asked as to the propriety or otherwise of brethren under th.e rank .of a Master Mason visiting o.ther Lodges, and whether the right of visitation extends to Entered Apprentices and Fellow Crafts. While I am averse to laying down any very hard and fast rule on the subject I think it may be accepted as a general principle that it is not desirable that brethren under the rank of Master Mason should visit, excepting under some very special circumstance. A brother who has not attained his Third Degree is still a probationer, and while he may enjoy all the rights and privileges of Masonry in his own Lodge I am doubtful if he has the right to visit other Lodges. Under Regulation 131, Book of Constitutions. he would be required to produce his Grand Lodge certificate, and as certificates from the Grand Lodge of Western Australia are issued to Master Masons only. he would, therefore. be unable to comply with this article of the Constitution if called upon. ,An instance occurred lately of a member of a Lodge conversing with a visiting brother at the Festive Board, when the conversation turned on certain aspects of a recent Third Degree ceremony, when the visitor admitted that he could not quite understand what was referred to

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as he had been initiated but the week previously. I gather that in the eariler days of the Craft in Western Australia it was the custom to inform the newly-raised brother that he was now permitted to visit other Lodges.

The Grand Inspector of Workings, and the Board of General Workings made excellent reports, showing close attention given to the details of the work in their respective departments, as well as a healthy condition of the Order in that Jurisdiction. UNUSUAL. The re-election year after year, of the Most Rev. C. O. L. Riley, Archbishop of Perth, to the position of Grand Master is evidence of his efficiency' in the work, and his popularity with the Brethren. Australia is unique in this respect. FRATERNAL REVIEW. This Report-a most excellent one-is contained in 157 pages. 'l'he work' of review is apportioned among four members of the committee-Brothers F. 路A. McMullen, A. C. McCallum, J. P. Walton and C. Battye, each of whom shows himself an able and kindly .reviewer. They review 64 Grand Jurisdictions. Missouri is complimented 'by an extensive review of four pages, containing many excerpts from the Address of our Grand Master, with approving comments on these, as well as on the general work of our Grand Lodge. Brother J. P.Walton, who writes' Missouri's review, concludes with a kindly word for the Correspondent-for all of which we tender thanks.

WEST VIRGINIA. 1922. Samuel T. Spears, G. M. John M. Collins, G. S. G. W. Atkinson. Lodges, 163. Gain,

1923. E. Carl Frame, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 29,404. ~,602.

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Bro. E. Carl. Frame, followed by a brief biographical sketch, showing him to be a man eminently qualified to occupy his exalted . . . station. The reports of twenty-one Special Communications of the Grand Lodge precede that of the Annual Communication, these being for the purposes of laying corner-stones, in the case of nineteen, one for setting a lodge at work, and one for the purpose of constituting a lodge and installing its officers. THE FIFTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Fifty-eighth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and路 Accepted Masons of the State of West Virginia, was held in Masonic Temple at the City of Fairmont, commencing on Wednesday, the 15th day of November, A. D. 1922, A. L. 5922, at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. The Grand Secretary announced that a constitutional number of Representatives of Subordinate l!..odges were present for the transaction of business. . The Most Worshipful Grand Lodg-e of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of West Virginia was opened by Most Worshipful Brother Samuel T. Spears, Grand Master: in Ample Form, and after prayer by the -Grand Chaplain, declared the Grand Lodge ready to proceed to business. Most Worshipful Brother James H. Price, Grand ,Master of Virginia, being in attendance, Grand Master Spears directed the Grand Marshai and the Grand Deacons to escort him to the Grand East, where, after an introduction to the Grand Lodge and welcome by Most Worshipful Grand Master Spear!!, in well-chosen remarks, he was duly received with the Grand Honors of Masonry, whereupon Most Worshipful Brother Price responded in a brief and instructive address. The roll of Grand Representatives of other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge was called, and those present were fraternally welcomed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master in well-timed remarks, and with the Grand Honors of Masonry.

ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE GRAND MASTER. This occupies thirty pages of the Proceedings and is a readable document, setting forth the various items of importance connected with the year's work. In his Introductory the Grand Master says: I am glad to be able to give you continued assurance of Masonic prosperity and advancement throughout this Grand Jurisdiction, and, from such general information as is available I am quite sure that

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Masonry. throughout the United States has steadily advanced and enjoys a most enviable position among the many influences for the betterment of society and the relief of human needs. As we take a casual review of the last few years and call up the inspiration given to us by former Grand Masters, we reflect that a few years ago when the great struggle was on, they inspired us to concentrated effort and determination to stand by the forces of right and bring victory in that great conflict. And we recall that with the end of that great struggle they inspired us with enthusiastic hopes and aspirations for world peace and human contentment, and even at our last Annual Communication we were thrilled with the hopes of the Washington Arms .Conference. But as time goes路 on we are gradually coming face to face with the fact that the readjustment of men and affairs throughout the world, after the tremendous and awful upheavals of the Great War, and the less conspicuous, but perhaps more important, conflicts in the affairs of men than the physical struggle itself, warn us that for humanity to readjust herself upon the proper plane (and which I believe will be on a higher plane than before that great stuggle) it requires the very best though t and action of all those who, by the inspiration of their higher ideals, must guide the affairs of men to this higher and better plane of human hopes and human contentment.

Then follows a chaste reference to the FRATERNAL DEAD, fpllowed by a long list of those prominent in Masonic circles who have obeyed the last summons. " KU KLUX KLAN. The following reference by the Grand Master is distinguished for . i~s foresight and ge~eral wisdom: I would not mention this subject but for the notoriety which the association has occasioned and the persistent effort of some (and whom I am persuaded are enemies of Masonry) to connect Masonry With this organization. From general information I understand that several of the Grand Masters have denounced this organization and in some instances perhaps have issued their Edicts against Masons under their jurisdiction becoming members 'of said organization. It would seem that some Masons have been indiscreet in avowing their membership in the Masonic order in connection with their membership in the Ku Klux Klan. I do not believe that any Mason has ever indicated that there was any connection between our order and that organization, and it is entirely unnecessary, I am sure, for me as Grand Master to say to this Grand body that Masonry has absolutely no connection

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with, or interest in, that organization. On June 21st I received an urgent wire from the New York World strongly denouncing the Ku Klux Klan and requesting my official attitude toward it. I made no reply to this wire, and on June 24th I received another very urgent telegram from the same source advising that twenty-six Grand Masters had replied by wire relative to th~ Ku Klux Klan apd that twenty-three had emphatically condemned -the organization and three were non-committal. I was again urgently requested to give my official attitude. I made no reply to this second telegram. I do not feel that I was called upon in my official capacity to make reply to this secular newspaper even as a matter of courtesy, and as a matter- of l)olicy I am very positive in my position that it is a mistake for our order or the Grand Masters to go into public print to denounce this organization because when ""':e do that we immedia~ely put ourselves on the defensive against the subtle attack of our. enemies who I believe have endeavored to connect Masonry with this organization. Even a public announcement that we have absolutely no cOllnection with it, and which may denounce that organization in strong terms, still leaves us on the defensive, and my view is that so far as the outside world is concerned, we s-hould go on in the even tenor of our way and' disregard as beneath our dignity, all these false charges' or insinuations that we have any part in that organization. On the other hand, however, if any of our members belong to that organization and -are so indiscreH as to connect, either directly or indirectly, that organization with their membership in the Masonic order, then in my opinion this would be grave un-Masonic conduct and such individuals should be tried and disciplined as such. These remarks with respect to that organization have nothing whatever to do with its merits or demerits, and I do not pretend to speak in that respect, for the good and sufficient reason that I have no knowledge thereof except the knowledge that is general to all those who do not belong to that organization.

The usual round of "activities" are -properly detailed by the Grand Master, and every institution connected with the Grand Lodge receives due examination. Every thing' would seem to be in good working order, and the year has been one of general advance and prosperity. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This Report is the thirty-first from the pen of the veteran, and beloved Past Grand Master, and Past Grand Secretary, George W. Atkinson, and is one of his best. He concludes with some pertinent !emarks anent the question of Masonic Research, Mexican Freemasonry, Congestion of Work, and Masonic Clubs.

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Missouri is among those Grand Lodges that are reviewed, and the Grand Correspondent deals very kindly wIth us-especially with the writer of this report. Modesty, however, forbids us to quote, but we tender our thanks nevertheless.

WISCONSIN. 1923. John E. Langdon, G. M. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Members, 4'6,334.

1922. Wm. F. Weiler, G. M. Wm. W. Perry, G. S. Aldro Jenks. Lodges, 290. Gain, 3,940.

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin are contained in a volume of nearly four hundred pages, and illustrated with a number of half-tone cuts of brethren who have finished tl,1eir course on earth and entered upon that rest and refreshment which remains for the faithful in the Grand Lodge on High. SEVENTY-~IGHTH

ANNUAL COMMUNICATION.

The Seventy-eighth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin was opened in Ample Form in the Scottish. Rite Cathedral, in the City of MIlwaukee, at 2 o'clock p. m., on Tuesday, June 13, 1922, by the Grand Master, M. W. Brother Wm. F .. Weiler, prayer being offered by the Rev. Chas. A. Adams, Grand Chaplain. ANNUAL ADDRESS.路 The Annual Address of the Grand Master is an earnest and forceful presentation of affairs Masonic that have happened within the duration of his administration, and is equal to the best of the good men and true that have preceded him in the Grand East of the Grand Jurisdiction of Wisconsin. Among his opening paragraphs is this one: Tod.ay we face grave路 problems. The problems of world finance, capital and labor, transportation, education, social evils, disarmament, and the reun.iting and forming of new governments of the war-torn powers of Europe. Each collosal in importl:\-nce demands the combined unselfish thought and attention of our best thinkers, philosophers, and statesmen.

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"God give us men. A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office cannot kill, Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy, Men who possess opinions and a will, Men who have honor, men who will not lie. Men who can stand before a demagogue And damn Ristreacheous flatteries without winking. Tall men-sun-crowned-who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking. Men who their duties know but know their rights as well, And knowing dare maintain."

Here are some more: The imperative call comes to you and me today for a broader, deeper and more practical application of the sublime truths and principles of our Craft. Let every Mason be thoroughly aroused to a full realization of this fact and to a practical application of the same in his life's work,-civlc, social, business or otherwise. Grant that this call will not be unheeded; that it may touch a responsive chord in the soul of every man worthy to bear the honored name of Mason. Let us become so imbued with the great spirit of Masonry, which is the true spirit of service to humanity, that these ideals may b.ecome a portion of our very being and be reflected in the lives of others. Let us have designs drawn on the Great Trestle Board of Life. As our worthy brother, General Pershing, surrounded by his invincible army, standing over the grave of the Immortal LaFayette, under the folds of the starry Emblem of Freedom, the greatest flag unfolded to any breeze, that flag conceived and nourished in the very cradle of Masonry, tenderly laying the wreath of love and devotion on the grave of this hero, with the memora.ble words, "LaFayette, we are here." So we now answer to the great spirit call of Washington, LaFayette, Franklin, Putnam, Warren, Greene, McKinley and a host of others:"Brethren, we are here." We realize our privileges, our opportunities and our responsibilities. We will cherish and jealously guard the principles of truth, liberty and that righteousness in Government for which you lived and fought to maIntain. We will be watchful and vigilant in the discharge of every' duty. Masons-here-everywhere, let us realize our great privilege. Let us be keenly alive to the trust and responsibilities that rest . upon us and with a flrm reliance on Divine Providence as our guide, press forward with vigor to the accomplishment of the great task before us.

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Andrew Norton has so beautifully exp'ressed the thought J would convey and leave with you. I beg leave to quote you these ,words and thoughts in his language most beautiful: "The relations between man and man cease not with life. The dead leave behind them their memory. their example and the effects of their actions. Their' influence still abides with us. Their names and characters dwell in our. thoughts and hearts. We live and commune with them in their writings. We enjoy the benefits of their letters. Our' institutions have been founded by them. We are' surrounded by the works of the dead. Our knowledge and our art are the fruit of their toil: Our minds have been formed by th'e~r instructions. We are most intimately connected with them by a thousand dependencies. . Those whom we have loved are still objects of our deepest and holiest affections. Their power over us remains. They are with us in our solitary walks, and their voices speak to our hearts in the silence of midnight. We are to we of

separted from them but for a little time. We are soon be united with them. If we follow in the paths of ~hose have loved we too shall soon join the innumerable company the "Spirits of just' men made perfect." .

EMERGENT COMMUNICATIONS. Sixteen Emergent Communications were held during the year for various purposes, such a~ Corner Stone Layings, Dedications, Installations, etc. THIS IS THE WAY THEY DO IT. Among the "Decisions" of the Grand Master is this: Question: Under date of January 3. 1922. I received the following question from Brother Elmer E. Beach. Grand Master of Illinois: "Mr. A. petitioned the Lodge at Gratiot. Wisconsin, about, 20 years ago and was accepted but never received any degrees. He shortly afterward moved into and has resided in this Jurisdiction ever since He no'w wishes to petition our Lodge for degrees. What is the proper thing to do?" Explanatory: Our code covers almost 'everything conceivable excepting a case like this and I am extremely anxious not to allow one of our Lodges to act in any way in a matter of this kind

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contrary to the law of your Grand .Jurisdiction covering perpetual jurisdiction, over either aCcel)tcd or rejected petitioners. Answer: The Candidate having been elected in Gratiot Lodge, Wisconsin, they would }lave perpetual Jurisdiction over him and there would be one of two courses to llursue, namely, First-He may present his petition to the Illinois Lodge and they can then request Gratiot Lodge to surrender'its Jurisdiction over him. When the request is received the matter must be laid over to tlle next regular communication of Gratiot Lodge and then a ballot be taken on the question of waivin!?: Jurisdiction, which ballot in order that Jurisdiction can be waived must be secret and clear. Second-'rhe petitioner may apply to Gratiot Lodge where he was elected to 'receive the Degrees and his apblication must be announced by the Master at a Stated Communication of the Lodge, then lie over for action until the next stated communication when a ballot must be taken and if clear 'the Lodge can then confer the Degrees upon him in due course of time, or it may request the Illinois Lodge .to confer the Degrees upon him. ~nd

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permissable to lllay cards or other social games in the Lodge room by the members of the Craft, Order of the Eastern Star and their friends where a chargc is made.

SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. The Grand Master has granted 129 Dispensations during the year for which the sum of $458.0'0 has' been received. DE MOLAY. The Grand Master says that he believes that this Order is entitled to encouragement, and that the Grand Lodge should give it such assistance as it consistently can. NEW LODGES. Among the Dispe~sations granted for the formation of new lodges was one to be known asÂˇ Commonwealth Lodge in Madison. The Petition for this was signed by 309 of the brethren of Madison, some of them the best known Masons in the State. The Grand Master says he believes that it was the largest petition ever presented in the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. KU KLUX KLAN. On this the Grand Master has the following to say, and thâ&#x201A;Ź

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Committee on Jurisprudence backed him in its report, which was unanimously adopted by the Grand Lodge. Early in my Administration as Grand Master I was made acquainted with the secr:et solicitation of members of our Craft in this Jurisdiction, to join or affiliate themselves with an organization known as the Ku Klux Klan, or the "Invisible Empire." I felt it imperative to warn all members of the Craft in this Jurisdiction against being drawn into the meshes of an organization so un-American aLd un-Masonic in its methods and practice. Freemasonry stands for law and order, for good government, for our flag and the United States of America. For each and every individual to worship God according to the dictates. of his own conscience. Any sect, KI~n or organization that seeks to interfere with these sacred rights of the indivi<.'ual is obnoxious to society and a menace to the peace and dilsnity of the State. I have faith in the Masons of Wisconsin. . I believe that they will refrain from becoming aligned with an organization so heinous in its workings that it is compelled .to strike in the dark. Affiliation with an organization of this kind can only bring themselves and Masonry in disrepute. I have been pleased to note that this letter to the Craft has had the desired effect and in order to more fully reinforce it we will pUblish it with these Proceedings and trust that every Mason in this Grand .Jurisdiction will find time to-read it. Chippewa Falls, Wis. "LETTER. "To the WorshipfUl Masters, Wardens and Brethren of the several Subordinate Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction: "Greeting: "Whereas, it has become known to your Grand Master that a certain 'Ku Klux Klan' has been and is now organizing within this jurisdiction an alleged 'secret and invisible empire'; and "Whereas, it is reported that its organizers and agents have stated and intimated to members of our Craft that the said 'Ku Klux Klan' is in effect an adjunct of Freemasonry and in accord with its principles and purposes; and ~'Whereas, any such statement or intimation is absolutely false and untrue, in that Masonry can not and does not approve of ally itself with any organization or movement, secret or public, that proposes to subvert or supersede the' processes of orderly representativE; government 'of the people, for the people, and by the people'; nor one that appeals to bigotry and endeavors to foster hatred of any nationality, class, religious faith or, sect, as such. "Therefore, I, William F. Weiler, Grand Master of Masons in

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Wisconsin, do solemnly charge each and all of the regular Masons in Wisconsin, now as heretofore when you were made a Mason, , that 'in the State you are t,o be a quiet and peaceable subject, true to your government. and just to your country; you are not to countenance disloyalty or rebellion, but patiently submit to legal authority, and conform with cheerfulness to the government of the country in which you live.' "Furthermore, I charge each and all, that as our Fathers have framed the truly Masonic principles of Liberty of Conscience, Equality before the law, and Fraternity among men into the Constitutions of this Nation and State, we as Freemasons and citizens of this republic are obligated to perform our full and moral and civic duty, to promote and enforce an orderly administration of justice and equity, acting openly that It may be known to all men. "Furthermore, I charge each and all, that affiliatio? with any secret organization that purports to establish an invisible, intolerant and irresponsible autocracy within our Commonwealth is unwise, unpatriotic, and in direct violation of the teachings and traditions of American Masonry, and the Constitution. of the United States. "Furthermore, I order and direct that路 this letter to the Craft be read aloud at the next two consecutive meetings, whether regular or special, of each Lodge throughout this Jurisdiction; that it shall be made of record, and due notice of the same circulated among the brethren, that it may come to the knowledge of all Masons in Wisconsin. "In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the Grand Lodge to be 'affixed this 3rd day of October, 1921, A. L. 5921. (Seal)

"W. F. WEILER, "Grand Master."

"Attest "W.. W. PERRY, "Grand Secretary."

The Masonic Service Bureau and the Masonic Research Committee are both rendering valuable service in the Grand Jurisdiction, although Wisconsin does not belong to the National Masonic Service Association of the United States. EDUCATION. The Committee .on Jurisprudence reports as follows, and their report is adopted: Education. The importance of the public school system is realized by every Mason and your Committee Is of the opinion that such matters should be dealt with by the Masons of the state as

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citizens and not by organized Masonic action. The questions arising pertain to citizenship and not to Freemasonry. As Freemasons we are forbidden to bring into lodge for consideration or discussion questions pertaining to creed or to politics. While we are agreed as to the general principles, working these principles out in detail would introduce the discussion of questions in regard to which sharp differences of opinion might arise, thus producing discord in the lodges, and for this reason your Committee recommends that no special committee be appointed to investigate those problems and report their findings to the Grand Lodge, as recommended by the Grand Master.

MASONIC HOME CORNER-STONE LAID. The final act of the Annual Communication was the laying of the corner-stone of the New Masonic Home, at Dousman. The occasion was brilliant, and in everywhere appropriate to the circumstances. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE. This Report is from the pen of M. W. Brother Aldro Jenks, and it marks his Silver Jubilee as the Grand Correspondent of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. In his introduction, Brother Jenks says: We. undertook the task 'originally with many misgivings of our ability to perform its duties acceptably. We felt, however, that it would give us a broader vision of Freemasonry and expected that in a year or two, at most, some other brother, better qualified by education and natural endowments, would be selected to continue the work. Distrusting rour own abilities, we naturally viewed the questions arising from a conservative standpoint, and endeavored to keep the Craft in the old channels, rather than to seek out and explore new ones. This has become a fixed habit of thought from which we have no desire to escape. It ·is in this spirit that this review has been prepared and we" can only express the hope that those who may be tempted to read it may find in it something of interest or profit to repay them.

Missouri is given almost four pages in Brother Jenks' report, and the administration of our Grand Master, W. F. Johnson receives kindly comment. He also speaks approvingly of the "very complete report" of our Correspondent, who, he says: "Comments sparingly and never criticises."

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WYOMING. 1922. 1923. Frank A. Holiday, O. M. Wm. A. Riner, G. M. Joseph M. Lowndes, G. S. Re-elected. Grand Correspondent. Joseph M. Lowndes. Members, 6,513. Lodges, 42. Gain, 527. â&#x20AC;˘

The Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Wyoming for the. year 1922 are contained in a neat volume of some 300 pages, prefaced by a good half-tone cut of the incoming Grand Master, M. W. Brother Wm. A. Riner, whose countenance reflects the many virtues of which he -is said to be the possessor. The Proceedings contain: the record of four Special Communiciations of the Grand Lodge held prior to the Annual .communication, for the purposes of laying corner-stones of divers public buildings. FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION. The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Wyoming, convened m Annual Communication in the Masonic Temple, Rawlins, at 9 o'clock A. M., Wednesday, the 13th day of September, 1922. There being a constitutional number of lodges duly represented M. W. Brother Frank A. Holiday, Grand Master, opened the Grand Lodge in Ample Form, prayer being offered by the Grand Chaplain, W. Brother Robert H. Hopkins. The Grand Lodge expressed its regret at the absence of Brothers T. Blake Kennedy, P. G; M.; Chas. N. Potter, P. G. M., and Charles W. Johnson, who were unable to attend on account of sickness, and directed the Grand Secretary to send a telegram' to each of these Brothers expressing the esteem of the Grand Lodge, and deep regret at their inability to attend this Communication. ADDRESS OF WELCOME. The Rawlins bers of sponded

Worshipful Master, Brother Clarence A. Brimmer of Lodge, No. '5, extended a hearty welcome to the memthe Grand Lodge on behalf of Rawlins, and it was reto by Brother Ralph Kimball, Lodge No. 2 of Lander,

W~oming.

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GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS. This is a business-like document, occupying about fifteen pages of the Proceedings, and selting forth conditions as they appear to the GrandMaster. He observes: Since the last meeting of the Grand Lodge, Masonry has made substantial progress in Wyoming. Our Lodges have increased the number of their members, and two new Lodges have been instituted. A petition for a third new Lodge was received, but so late in the ye'ar that ~ispensation could not be granted. It is to be hoped that this Lodge can be instituted at an early date. This is all very pleasing 'to us, but of more importance than growth in numbers is the increased demand that we make .Masonry 'more real, and Wyoming is not alone in this. This demand is world-wide. In his address as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, Brother Robert H. Robinson propounded the tree following questions, over which we also might with advantage ponder: "Do you believe that our fraternity should be a more active force for good in our community and in' our nation?" "Do you believe that Masonic principles could be well applied for our civic and national welfare?" "Are you in favor of an applied Masonic Service to God, to Country, and to Humanity?" . Many of our members are asking similar questions-feeling that Masonry should do more in a practical way for mankind. We realize that during the past few years, we have not given the attention we should to the deeper. truer, aspirations of Masonry. To' a large extent this is because the conferring of degrees has taken so much of our time, but I am glad to say that there is a growing determination to do more. Masons everywhere agree that, "We must make our Fraternity' a more active force for good by an interpretation of Masonic principles that will make for an appned Masonic Service to God, to Country, and to Humanity." .

GEORGE WASHINGTON MEMORIAL The Grand Master commends this Association and Wyoming comes forward with a Five Thousand Dollar Liberty Loan Bond for this most worthy movemen t. NEW MONITOR. A new Monitor has been prepared during the year, and, is now ready for use by the brethren.

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VISITATIONS. Among these is this one of interest: On October 15, 1921, the Grand Master attended a joint meeting in Cheyenne, of Cheyenne Lodge No.1, Acacia Lodge No. 11, and Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 40. At this meeting there were many memben3 from other Lodges in neighboring towns. Work in the three degrees was done by the officers of the three Cheyenne Lodges. In the evening, after the degree work was concluded, the Traveling Bible was presented. This meeting was well attended and aroused much enthusiasm. Meetings of this kind should be held at regular intervals in all parts of our State as they help the Lodges to do good degree work and arouse an interest and enthusiasm that cannot be aroused in any other way.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION. This Association receiyes the commendation of the Grand Master, and a recommenQation to join and pay the five cents per capita was adopted. ASSISTANT GRAND

L~CTURER.

The Grand Master recommended the adoption of an Assistant Grand Lecturer who is to take care of the Masonic Service Association end of the work also. AIMS OF MASONRY. The Grand Master sums up his Address with the following; which indicates the trend of our Brotherhood in these days:, The past year has been one of material profit for Masonry in Wyoming. We have instituted new Lodges, we have increased . the number of our members and our Lodges are prosperous financially, but is this all we have accomplished? We have made many new Masons, we have conferred the degrees in excellent manner, and our new members have learned the lectures so as to pass their examin'ations. But is this the real purpose of Masonry? Have we done all that we could to teaeh these new members, and for that matter the older ones, the real meaning of Masonry. Have we shown them how to lead better and more useful lives? Have we impressed on them their duty to their government, their state, their city and their fellowmen? Have we done what we could to help them understand the deeper, truer meaning of life? To increase the number of our members is a thing to be commended, but to improve our members is much more' commendable. To do good degree work is an

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excellent thing, but to do good for mankind is much better. How much more important it is to teach a new brother how to live rightly than to teach him a 'lecture in perfect form. These thoughts are filling the minds of many Masons, not only in Wyoming, but in all parts of the United States. There is a feeling that Masons should do more in a practical way. We know there is much we should do, but to put the thoughts into a more concise and definite form is more difficult. It is a problem that demands the best thought of all of our members. Each must do his share. Let me mention a few of the things we should do. Masons should take an active interest in our schools, and an active interest means that we should attend, school meetings, we should help in school matters, we should help solve school problems and support those who have active charge of our schools. Masonry should not become involved in partisan politics, but Masons should take a real interest in good government and not sit idly back and allow others to run things for their own selfish ends. Yes, Masons should take an active interest in politics, not that this party or that party may gain control, but that hon~st, capable men shall be chosen to represent us, and that the &"overnment, national and local, shall serve the people as our forefathers intended it should. We do not want the ignorant hand of the anarchist to con'trol us, nor do we need to go to the other extreme and allow the hand of organized capital to rule. The way to safeguard the liberty of the people is to govern so that all classes are treated fairly. Masonry, made uP as it is of men of all parties, creeds, and men in all stations of life can do m.uch to secure the government that will be just to all.

FOREIGN. CORRESPONDENCE.

This report wh'ich is from the pen of our good Brother Joseph M. Lowndes, covers a hundr~d pages of the Proceedings, and reviews sixty Grand Jurisdictions. Missouri appears in two pages of this report and the administration of Grand Master Wm. F. Johnson is passed upon in kindly review. The Grand Corre路 spondent is also mentioned with appreciative words, which are sincerely reciprocated.

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RECOGNITION'OF GRAND LODGES. The following F'oreign Grand Lodges are recognized as regulaJ by the Grand Lodge, of Mi~souri: Grand Lodge.

Grand Secretary.

Address.

Alberta S. Y. Taylor British Columbia W.' A. DeWolf Smith Canada ; : .. Wm. M. Logan Chili (at Santiago) Augustin I. Palma

Calgary. New Westminster. Hamilton, Onto Santiago.

Cuba (Island of) Felix V. Proval Perez .. { ~;::~~o 72. Denmark, Rasmus O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Eclectic Union Philipp Hertz Frankfort-on-Maln. Egypt Youssef EI Mouelhy Cairo. P. O. Box 148 England P. Colville Smith London. France ( N a t i O n a l ) } ' 108 Boulevard and independent Douglas Warne Sabastopol Grand Lodge of..... Paris. Germany (National) Wm. Wald Berlin. Henry C. Shellard Dublin. • Ireland Italy (Nat'l Grand ' 5Casella Postale, 443 Lodge of) Cesares Negri Rome. Manitoba James A. Ovas Winnipeg. Netherlands H. P. Van Niewenburg; .. The Hag~e. New Brunswick John Twining Hartt St. John. New South' Wales ....• Arthur H. Bray Sydney. New Zealand••••••••• George Barclay, Christchurch. Norway R. Rosenquist Christiana. Nova Scotia James C. Jones Halifax. Panama City, Panama ..• .'.......•. Victor Jesurun Rep. of Panama. , . \ Box 350. Philippine Islands ...•. Newton C. Comfort. Manila, Box 990. Porto Rico Jose G. Torres San Juan. Prince Edward Island. Ernest Kemp Charlottetown. Quebec :W. w. Williamson Montreal. Queensland , Chas. H. Harley Brisbane. Royal York of Prussia.G. Mitzlaff Berlin. 5San Salvador, San Salvador Tomas Soley........ t Cent. Am. Saskatchewan .......• W. B. Tate ..........••. Regina. , Saxony Rudolph Gottschall Dresden.

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Grand Lodge. Grand Secretary. Address. Scotland ........•••.•David Reid Edinburgh. South Australia ...•... Chas. R. J. Glover Adelaide. Sweden Nils Flensburg.~ Stockholm. W. H. Strutt .......•.•• Hobart. .Tasmania Three Globes Erich Meyssner Berlin. United. Gra.nd Lodge of VIctOrIa........ Western Australia York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M.. Zur Eintracht Zur Sonne

t William Stewart ~

J. D. Stevenson

Melbourne.

Perth. Chas. 1. Arnold ·. . ~ M' eXlCO . City. P. O. Box 1986 .... K. Kahlert ...•.......... Darmstadt. Herman Blumel Bayreuth..

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ADDRESSES OF GRAND SECRETARIES. State. Name. Address. Alabama ...••.••..... George A. Beauchamp Montgomery. Arizona ......•..•.... George J. Roskruge Tucson. Arkansas ..•...' Fay Hempstead Little Rock. California ~ .•.John Whicher..•..•..... San Francisco. Colorado .••.•..••.•••Wm. W. Cooper Denver. . Connecticut ....•..... George A. Kies Hartford. Delaware .••.••••••••• John F. Robinson ••.••. Wilmington. District of Columbia ... Arvine W. Johnston Washington, D. C. Florida ...........••..Wilbur P. Webster '. . Jacksonville. Georgia ............•• Frank F. Baker Macon. Idaho Curtis F. Pike Boise. Illinois Owen Scott ~ ..•..•. Decatur Indiana Wm. H. Swintz Indianapolis Iowa Newton R. Parvin Cedar Rapids. Kansas .............• .Albert K. Wilson Topeka. Kentucky ..........•• Fred W. Hardwick Louisville. Louisiana ....•...•..•Jno. A. Davilla New Orleans. Maine :.....•......••• Charles B. Davis Portland. Maryland ~ ..•.... George Cook Baltimore. Masonic Temple, Massachusetts Frederick W. Hamilton Boston. Michigan .....•....... Lou B. Winsor Minnesota John Fishel.. Missouri •.........•.. Frank R. Jesse Mississippi ......••.•. Edward L. Faucett.e Montana ........•.•.. Cornelius Hedges, Jr Nebraska ....•...•••• Francis E. White Nevada .........••..• E. D. Vanderli~th New Hampshire.••..•• Harry M. Cheney New Jersey .....•••••• Isaac Cherry New Mexico Alpheus A. Keen, New york ......•..•.. Robt. J. Kenworthy North Carolina .......•Wm. W. Willson North Dakota., Walter L. Stockwell Ohio· .........•...•... J. H. Bromwell Oklahoma, ,' Wm. M. Anderson Oregon. , D. R. Cheney

Grand Rapids. St. Paul. St. Louis. Meridian. Helena. Omaha. Reno. Concord. Trenton. Albuquerque. New York. Raleigh. ;Fargo. Cincinnati. Guthrie, Portland.

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Ad4resB.

Name.

Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee

John A. Perry ' Philadelphia. S. P. Williams.......•.. Providence. 0. Frank Hart Columbia. George A. Pettigrew ••.. Sioux Falls. Stith M. Cain Nashville. T~xa8 W. B. Pearson Waco. Utah ..............•••$am H. Goodwin Salt Lake City. Vermont H. H. Ross .....•... ;.; .Burlington. Virginia ........••..•• Chas. A. Nesbitt.; ;; :Richmond. Washington .........• Horace W. Tyler : .. Tacoma. West Virginia John M. Collins ; Charleston. Wisconsin Wm. W. Perry :. :Milwaukee. Wyoming .........• ; .. J. M. Lowndes ;.: .Casper. Alberta S. Y. Taylor : ..Calgary. British Columbia W.: A. De Wolf Smith.: .New Westminster. Canada Wm. M. Logan ......••. Ham~lton, Onto Chili (at Santiago) .. ;. Augustin I. Palma Santiago. Cuba ..............•.. Felix V.' Proval Perez ..Havana. Denmark Rasmus O. Nielsen Copenhagen. Ei;clectic Union Phillip Hertz Frankfort-on-Main. Egypt .........•...•.. Youssef EI Mouelhy Cairo. P.O. Box 148 England P. Colviile Smith London. France (National f and Independent Douglas Warne ·Paris. Grand Lodge of)... 108 Boulevard Se'bastopol , Germany (National) Wm. Wald Berlin. Ireland : Henry C. Shellard Dublin. Italy (Nat'! Grand Lodge of) Cesares Negri Rome. Manitoba ..........•.. James A. Ovas ' Winnipeg. Netherlands H. P. Van Nieuwenburg.TheHague. New Brunswick John Twining Hartt. St. John. New South Wales Arthur H. Bray Sydney. New Zealand George Barclay Christchurch. Norway R. Rosenquist. Christiana. Nova Scotia James C. Jones Halifax. , Panama City, Panama , ....•••...Vi<;tor Jesurun ~ Rep. of Panama Box '350. Philippine Islands Newton C. Comfort Manila, Box 990.

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State.

Name. ,

Porto Rlco........•..•.J ose G. Torres Prince Edward Island .. Ernest Kemp : 'Quebec W. W'. Williamson Queensland Chas. H. Harley Royal York of Prussia.G. Mitzlaff San Salvador Tomas Soley Saskatchewan W. B. Tate Saxony Rudolph Gottschall Scotland David Reid South Australia Chas. R. J. Glover Sweden ......•.....•..Nils Flensburg Tasmania W. H. Strutt Three Globes Erich' Meyssner United. G. L. of Victoria. William Stewart Western Australia '.. J. D. Stevenson York Grand Lodge of 5Chas. I. Arnold Mexico, F. & A. M. i" P. O. Box 1986 Zur Eintracht ~K. Kahlert Zur Sonne Herman Blume!

Address. San Juan. Charlottetown. Montreal. Brisbane. Berlin. . San Salvador, C. A. Regina. Dresden. Edinburgh. Adelaide. Stockholm. Hobart. Berlin. Melbourne. Perth. ~

' rMexico City. Darmstadt. Bayr~uth..

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REPRESENTATIVES. Appointed near Other Grand Lodges by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Grand Lodge.. Name. Addres•. Alabama H. G. Earnest Anniston. Arizona ..........•••.Ja8. S. Cromb Clifton. Arkansas ....•........ M. W. Greeson Prescott. British Columbia William Astley Vancouver. California Wm. T. Lucas Santa Maria. Canada Donald Sutherland Princeton. Cuba ..............•.. Calixto Fajardo Havana. Colorado Frank G. Mirick Pueblo. Connecticut ......•.... Leonard J. Nickerson West Cornwall. Delaware Chas. H. Maull Lewes. District of Columbia Alexander McKenzie Washington. Egypt ....•.......••.. A. C. Garofallo Cairo. England .......••..••. Braxton Baker ...•.... London. Florida IrviQg P.' Webster Gainesville. Georgia T. F. McFarland ...•....Rossville. Idaho ......••........ Arch Cunningham •....Boise. Italy Cesare Mombello Rome. Illinois George A. Stadler Decatur. Indiana .........•..•. Mason J. Niblack Vincennes. Ireland ....•••.••..••.Wm. Hamilton ......•.. Dublin. Kansas ••...•••••••••• Perry M. Hoisington Newton. Louisiana ..•..•..•••.Lee E. Thomas Shreveport. Maine Ch'as. B. Davis Portland. Michigan ........•.... Neil W. Murray ......•• Detroit. Minnesota ..•••..•..•.J. N. Tate Faribault. Mississippi .•••.••••••John Foggo Dixon Natchez. Manitoba Alex. n. Callin Russell. Maryland n. F. Lucas Baltimore. Montana ........••... W. M. Montgomery Anaconda. Nebraska ...••..•...•. Samuel S. Whiting Lincoln. Nevada Neaty H. Chapin Ely. New Brunswick John T~ining Hartt St. John. New Hampshire Oscar Earle Jewell Warner. New Jersey.....•...... Ch'as. C. Scott Paterson. New South Wales James T. Smiles ....•• ; .Sydney. New york Max C. Shivitz New York. New Zealand ...•......Wm. Waring De Castro. Wellington.

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Grand Lodge.

Name.

Address.

North Carolina Walter E. Moore Webster. North Dakota Harry Lord Cando. Nova Scotia Israel Ed w. Sanford Halifax. Ohio ........•....•....E. G. Chamberlin Caldwell. Oklahoma Wm. P. Freeman McAlester. Oregon .•............•H. Beckwith Portland. Panama Julio Icaza Panama City. Philippine Islands Amos G. Dellis ; .Manila. Porto Rico ........•... Chas. O. Lord San Juan. Prince Edward Island.. C. C. Carlton Souris. Quebec T. A. Howard ....•...... Aylmer. Queensland H. Thorburn ••.•••••••• Brisbane. Rhode Island George H. Holmes Providence. Scotland W. Munro Denholm Glasgow. South Australia ...•..• James Shakespeare Adelaide. South Carolina Geo. T. Bryan Greenville. South Dakota Jno. K. Kutnewsky Redfield. Tasmania ........•.•• Herbert Hays Hobart. Tennessee Frank E. Bartley White Pine. Texas· ...........•...• Dan S. McMillin Whitewright. Utah .............•... Sidney Watson Badcon.. Ogden. Vermont .•.....•...••• Seymour C. Hard Arlington. Victoria ....••..••..••Baron Marks Melbourne. Virginia ...•.....•••••George W. Wright Marion. Washington .....••••• Louis F. Hart. Tacoma. Western Australia A. C. Munro Perth. West Virginia ....••.••P. P. Lester Fort Gay. Wisconsin ........••••Chas. E. George •....... Weyauwega. York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M. f Hy . Harrison Greenleaf.. Mexico City.

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REPRESENTATIVES. Appointed by Other Grand Lodges Near the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Grand Lodge. Name. Address. Alabama' Wm. A. Clark Jefferson City. Arizona .....•........ Byrne E. Bigger Hannibal. A.rkansas James A. Boone Charleston. ' British Columbia Gib. W. Carson St. Louis. Canada Rollin C. Blackmer St. Louis. Colorado ••••••••••••• Sol E. Waggoner St. Louis. Connecticut Reuben Barney Chillicothe. Cuba James H. Scarborough Warrensburg. Delaware H. R. Mason .' Marceline. District of Columbia D. M. Wilson Milan. Egypt .........•..•... Arthur Mather Fergusor. England R. F. Stevenson St. Louis. Florida ..............•Julius C. Garrell St., Louis. Georgia .........•...•W. W. Martin Doniphan. Idaho ' Carl A. Swenson Mountain Grove. Illinois. '.' Wm. F. Johnson Boonville. lndiana John H. Barr Kansas City. Ireland J ohn P. Austin St. Louis. Italy Orlando Powers Bloss Kansas City. Kansas Wm. F. Kuhn Kansas City. Louisiana John Pickard Columbia. Maine G. A. Goben Kirksville. Manitoba ........•.... Charles H. Pope St. Louis. Marylanci ..•.•..• "., .James W. Skelly St. Louis. Michigan '" .'........• Orestes MitchelL St. Joseph. Minnesota .........•.. Arch A. Johnson ...•.... Springfield. Mississippi ....•...... J. Kelly PooL .. : ', .Jefferson City. Montana ...........• , .Wm. A. Hall St. Louis. Nebraska ...........•• 0. A. Lucas Kansas City. Nevada ..............•Seymour Hoyt. KansasCity. New Brunswick Wm. M. Porteous St. Louis. New Hampshire Alexander M. Dockery .. Gallatin. New Jersey John B. Thompson .....• St. Louis. New South Wales Robt. Y. Goggin Kansas City. New york ....•....•...John R. Parson St. Louis. New Zealand A. S. Houston Mexico. North Carolina Geo. W. Walker .....•.. Cape Girardeau. North Dakota Dorsey A. Jamison St. Louis. Nova Scotia ....•••••••Wm. R. Gentry, Sr St. Louis.

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Grand Lodge.

Name.

Address.

Ohio ....•••.••••••••• Fred O. Wood Kansas City. Oklahoma ••.•.••••••• 3amuel R. Freet. Kansas City. Oregon ••.••••.••••••• Thad B. Landon Kansas City. Panama ........•..••. R. H. Woods ....•.•..•. Versailles P~iIippine Islands Anthony F. Ittner St. Louis. Prince Edward Island.. W. B. Massey Bonne Terre. Quebec C. C. Woods St. Louis. Queensland A. L. Ross Versailles. Rhode Island T. W. Cotton Van Buren. Scotland Andrew J. O'Reilly St. Louis. South Australia John T. Short. Jefferson City. V. O. Saunders St. Louis. Sou th Carolina South Dakota James B. Wright.. Trenton. Tasmania ......••.••• C. C. Bigger Laclede. Tennessee C. H. Briggs; Springfield. Texas ........•••••.•• C.J. Blackburn Blackburn. Utah ..............•.• A. S. Hickerson Ferguson. Vermont J. R. McLachlan Kahoka:. Victoria .......•....••R. R. Kreeger Kansas City. Virginia Thos. F. Hurd ...•...... Paris. Washington V. F. Boor Kansas City. West Virginia Allan McDowell Hoyt .. Independence Western Australia Edward Higbee Kirksville. Wisconsin Joseph S. McIntyre St. Louis. York Grand Lodge of Mexico, F. & A. M.

t Wm. f

T. Jamison

Kansas City.

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DEATHS No. of Lodge

Name of Party

W. Gillies J. C. Schottler, Jr. J. E. Brock C. Hauck A. Snuggs J. H. Grimme J. R. Mitchell . W. W. Harrington

H. E. H. A. C. B.

H. J. LaTour G. B. DuBois H. Kiener A. McLean H. H. Eckelmann L. W. Alfeld R. C. F. Dunhaupt J. F. Little C. MacKenzie G. Wunderle G. Maschmeier L. F. Lichtenstein A. A. Sandefur

No. of Lodge

10. 11.

J. F. Edwards

Hahn J. Harmacek A. Mueller Mausshardt G. Spencer Von Frogstein

E. T. Smith J. A. Biles W. H. Long R. Nesbitt T. F. Underwood, Sr. T. S. Proctor, Sr. G. H. Rackett F. M. Wolf E. R. Jackson C. H. Thompson F. A. Fischer J. A. Patterson J. P. Torrence W. M. Hansell A. T. Weir J. Wells W. T. Toalson A. Homontree N. W. Tate

Name of Party

F. H. Cromley J. H. Henry R. M. Johnson S. Kehrmann A. S. Keller S. E. Murray J. C. Matlack W. J. Nirgenau C. L. Preble L. W. Quick M. N. Smith G. T. Shropshire W. C. Reed W. S. Roff T. Uttinger M. B. Titterington H. M. V. Weber A .•J. Weldon J. M. Spurgeon

13.

J. W. Mitchell

16.

F. Eggleston J. C. McClure J. M. Doran

17.

E. N. Yates J. W. Collins

18.

T. J. Suter S. J. Feaster

19.

J. F. Smock P. P. Callaway C. M. Smith B. F. Blanton, Sr.

20.

F. M. Levy

21.

J. A. Childers

22. 24.

A. A. Croft W. H. Leach E. L. Barkley

25.

W. Einstein

2&.

J. A. Daves R. H. Cooper

28.

C. D. Crouch W. H. Hoelscher·

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31.

32. 33. 34.

Name of Party

J. T. Carr B. F. Corbin E. Gittings J. J. Stogdale E. W. Stone E. G. Simerall W. H. Woodson S. F. Word G. J. F. T. G.

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T. Moberly B. Brashear B. Crouch H. Harris 35. H. Combs A. J. Loe C. A. Loveland 36. H. G. Windsor R. S. Rankin L. F. Shook 39. J. Hensley J. N. Carson 40. H. W. Lemkemeier H. G. Hetlage O. Kiel C. A. Schmidt E. C. C. Reisel J. F. Witte J. O. Crowder A. T. Smith C. L. Forschler W. A. Jenks 41. J. H. Valle 43. R. Q. Kist J. A. Waterman S. O. Tenny 45. G. Bayer D. C. Taylor J. M. Brewer 46. J. C. Edwards W. L. McCoy 47. J. D. Tolson, Sr. 48. W. C. McCluer W. H. Humphrey 49. G. W. Mitchell A. E. Young 50. W. C. Morehouse G. H. Dooley

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

5l.

H. W. Digges

52.

W.R. Creel I. Ellis C. S. Herzog T. M. Rucker T. B. Workman

53.

T. B. Herndon H. C. Lober J. Ii. Miller

54.

E. C. L. F.

55. 56.

D. Lawless M. Clark J. E. Roark R. E. Bates G. W. Pope R. S. Bogie R. C. Carter J. C. Cave J. M. Wilson T. C. Flemming B: W. Gilmore S. A. Thompson W. H. Gilliam J. Hurd W. H. Campbell C. A. Petty J. L. Naugle J. R. Hamlin J. A. Woodruff J. E. Ent J. Turner A. S. Taylor E. L. Adams E. M. Arnold M. L. Baker F. A. Fuhr C. H. McClintock M. F. McDonald C. L. Poteet J. H. Nash T. F. Roberts

57.

59. 60.

62. 63. 65. 66. 68. 69.

71. 73. 74. 76.

77.

H. E. C. P.

McClintock Fish Wiley Morlan

242 No. of Lodge

78.

79.

Name of Party

W. M. Elam M. M. Goode J. W. Hutchinson T. W. Kirkpatrick D. W. Luchsinger F. Siglar D. W. Spangler .J. A. Speelman C. Wehrman F. Eardley E. H. Meier' W. L. Mapel J. E. Greggerson J. Haller L. E. Marner O. O. Dunham W. C. Ahlmeyer F. F. Benish G. P. Smith L. T. Baltzell 'J. Hahne C. H. F:ifield

No. of Lodge

92.

93. 95.

96. 99.

101. 103.

104.

80.

C. J. McBride

81.

W. H. Mallory

82.

E. C. Wright P. B. Pound

83.

H. A. Miller J. B. Nixon

105.

84.

W. S. Haddaway E. J. Harding A. Kaehler A. W. Waddell W. C. Waggoner E. H. Clayton

106. 109.

85.

G. N. Jackson, Sr.

86.

J. F. Foreman J. D. McLeod J. McCartney L. F. Hunt W. S. Grether H. O. 'Meek J. E ..Watkins L. E. Fullerton L. E. Tracy V. N. Noel

87. 89.

91.

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111.

113. 114. 115. 116.

Name of Party

O. D. Sherry R. Maxfield F. W. Buffum H. Blackmore J. D. Porterfield J. H. Tucker A. J. Petton F. B. Mason S. Kohn F. E. Yehlen J. J. Hewitt W. B. Garrison W. F. Jopline R. C. Sedswick M. H . .Johnson W. B. Brooks I. H. Stone P. L. Estes C. Gladish A. J. McGee P. N. Stearns D. G. Gould F. J. Pearson I. N. Wagner S. Metzger H.-Katz W. E. Past路 G. E. Bigsby G. A. Still T. J. Dockery J. oJ. Angevine L. F. Gibbs C. Pipkin R. K. Alexander T. A. Newcomb H. L. Powell J. B. Haring R. W. Sivers F. M. Riley A. W. Blanks F. A. Henninger W. B. De Jarnett W. S. Doolin W. B. Lewellen T. P. Lane J. Stouse

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

117.

J. D. Allen J. A. Hoskins

118. 119.

P. B. F. S.

120. '121.

122.

123. 126.

127. 128. 129.

130..

131. 132.

133.

134. 135.

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Appendix

路 1923.]

Tantlinger Halsey M. Johnson A. Reppy D. E. Swallow C. M. Noland J. Stillwagon J. Gundelach J .. Haertlein E. R. Waterhouse J. C. Eckhardt, L. Block L. H. Ballew D. P. Crawford F. M. Elliott T. O'Connell J. M. Kunz A. F. Heine J. Snyder W. F. Eckert J. O. Railing A. B.Caropbeil A. F. Schach W. M. wainwright W. N. Owen J. M. Hagan W. O. Pelham S. F.Wilmeshir A. K. Boggs W. G.Clinton J. N. Sellars' W. D. Goddard W. W. Slaughter H. J.Blount W. E. Judy W. Milne L. K. Peers G. C. Forster B. S. Gregory. A. Roehry F'. Kaths J. E. Wiser W. H. Pya

No of Lodge

Name of Party

136.

R. Harden J. T. Bagby J. B. Purnell

137.

R. B. Parker

138.

C. L. Gilbert J. L. Denney

139.

S. F. O'Fallon J. 0. Holbrook

W. W. Burrows B. F. Pontius 143. J. F. Bennett C. W. Sloan 144. J. L. Heintz N. H. Rine 140.

145.

J. T. Harmon F. J, Holly

147. 148.

S. Simon J. K. Stephens

149.

0, Andreen. J. 0. Lesueur J. R. Moorehead' C. Weber F. J. Akin's C.M; Davis R. M. ,Gil~C;t~e A. F. Mould:er J. A. Glover, W. Cole; Sr. J. Mast C. L. Bullard W. E. 'Pace A. W. Buckham J. L. Shetters E. L.' Schooler A. B. McIntire. F. I. Inman S. L. Russell G. Crane C. L.路 Lunceford J. E. Whittenberg, W. H. M.cGuire W. W; Gee J. W. Howitt

150.

152. 153. 155. 156. 157

158.

160.

162.

No. of Lodge

1(}3.

165.

Name of Party

W. H. Jordan L. M. Edgar H. A. Uhl C. R. Lightner L. A. Moffett C. A. Beamer J. B. Holman J. W. Folk W. R. West E. P. Dunn G. O. Fleming O. P. Wade

1&8.

C. 'Stafford

1(}9.

J. E. Smith

170.

E. Wells J. A. McMillen

172.

G. Butler W. D. Powell W. H. Martin L. A. Rogers J. Scovern

173.

L. Hausmann, Sr.

174.

E. Gulick G. H. M11ler G. E. McCallister

J. W. Lansford C. E. Stader 179. J. T. Orr J. G.Hering H. Peterson H. J. Gans W.,J. Bunting H. F. Mardorf F. Droz J. R. Eggenberg T. Wand W. E. Smith E. S. Forman S. Magnus 1. Weisberg U. M. Williams 180. E. Scholl E. T. Schwecke W. J. Meder 18'1. G. P. Keith.

175.

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Appendix

244

No. of Lodge

182. 183. 184. 185. 186. 187.

188.

189.

190. 194. 195.

197.

. 198. 199.

Name of Party

E. E. Cudworth W. D. Orwiek E. T. Hodges F. M. Shufflebarger W. D. Tomlinson J. Findlay W. J. Langendoerfer Z. T. Chilton J. W. Stephen J. G. Wilson A: Jones F. C. Coda N. Glascock J. Varney S. B. Grisso H. A. Pitts E. Drescher H. Davis J. W. Blanchard C. A. Mackey M. L. Franklin J. J. Cooper A. M. Hoke A. C.Bovard L. W. Hax V. Pike W. A. Weir L. T. Tucker L. S. Tucker F. Everett J. W. Bingham L. M. Payne J. E. Loafman A. P. Mitchell J. T. Dwyer M. Black W. H. S. Brown A. H. Betts D. A. Baker W. K. Caffee T. B. Hobbs M. G. McGregor P. Peters H. Talley J. M. Whetsett J. Brewit G. C. Elliott

Appendix

1923. ] No. of Lodge

201. 20'2.

Name of Party

J. A. Weyer E. Sage A. Butler

203.

W. M. Winfrey W. R. Carnes

204.

J. H. Buford E. E. Gilbert

205.

F. Drew L. F. Leyhe J. R. Marshall W. Bannon

No. of Lodge

220.

207.. C. F. Isley 208.

J. H. Spence, Sr. T. G. Dulaney O. T. Morey

209.

J. J. Epley H. C. Shrout H. Turner M. E. Harlacher

210.

G. H. Guffey D. Minear C. W. Mullenix

211.

J. L. Dawson

212.

S. E. Detchon W. C. Whiteaker O. A. McFarland

213.

G. H. Cox J. M. Diehl W. R. Ellis M. F. Faulkner W. Heller, Sr.

214.

I. M. Minton

218.

C. W. Brummer

219.

T. M. Barr J. W. Bramhall O. C. Hall W. M. Shepard

245 Name of Party

C. Rhea G. E. Louck T. R. Morrow G. W. Fishburn E. E. Riley J. N. Scott J. B. Williams A. Endres L. G. Rogers E. H. Peppers C. L. Tallmadge C. L. Marshall J. S. Peppers E. C. Davis . W. B. Kern IF. E. Bowers J. R. Taylor C. W. Stilson O. W. Philbrook H. H. Hogan A. B. Lee L. Levy G. G. Devins J. C. Trenery P. C. Phillips C. W. Pyle A. S. Peek S. Capito W. J. Charlesworth G. E. Runyon

222. .J. Bowles B. S. Ratliff A. W. Porter W. H. Turner 224.

M. E. Foley J. H. Heatherington T. E. Tuthill

225.

W. J. Elmer T. Monegan 1. Bressie L. E. Scott J. C. Farris W. R. Grubb, Jr.

226.

H. A. Hahn

227..

J. Nelson

229.

A. Cox

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

230.

J. T. Williams

233.

R. V. Wolfskill R. L. Anderson

235.

R. K. Hancock J. W. Bradford

236.

R. F. Green路 W. W. Herold W. M. Letts L. C. Thomas C. E. Whitney F. L. Williams

238.

E. Arbuckle R. J. White

239.

W. H. George

241.

W. Collins S. T. McMillin E. D. McCallister W. R. Trussell G. A. Van Burkleo

242.

J. T. Nunnelley J. Schowalter D. Harris F. Kaut R. Graham W. J. Lemp F. C. Showe R. M. Funkhouser H. C. Hall W. S. Lawrence R. P. Hughes C. Scholl E. C. Robbins

No. of Lodge

J. D. HolComb M. M. Ray J. C. Watkins

Name of Party

254.

J. R. Angle K. M. 'Couch E. Dudley H. R. Seelinger J. T. Smith G. W. Walton

255. 256.

J. P. Millsap Z. Lance F. W. Brickey

257.

C. J. C. C. J. L. T.

259. 260. 261. 262.

263.

243. W. L. T. H.

244.

[Oct.

Appendix

246

2M. 265.

266. 267.

245.

J. D. Langston

247.

D. H. Kirk

250. 252.

R. Birkstresser.

268.

M. Speer

270.

253.

D. Foster

F. P. Armstrong

H. Robertson Barber W. Cavender C. Cowgill' Muschany Fluesmeier D. Niedergerke

T. Ward. W. H. Zion E. B. White S. P. Piper P. R. Fer,guson W. A.路 Cline . G. W. Andreas W. Duncan P. H. Harless G. J. Warren A. A. Hendrickson K. W. Martin J. R. Vanzandt W. Patton J. Shirley P. McCluney J. Smith D. Williams J. J. Johnston J. R. McEwen O. P. Kahn J. L. Surgant G. F. Cottrill A. Olin J. F. L. Branham A. C. Collins C. A. Forbush J. Steinberg

G. R. T. A. D.

1923.] No. of Lodge

271.

247

Appendix Name of Party

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

E. A. Hart F. W. Hunt J. H. Nixon D. N. Holliday W. O. Oldham M. C. Harless J. E. Martin

294.

J. S. Smith F. E. Scott

295.

C. Hodler

272.

P. S. Umsted J. Atkinson A. W. Vestal

273.

E. N. Orr

275.

C. C. Simmons

276.

J. T. Duvall J. M. Berry

278.

P. Collins

279.

W. A. Bird W. T. Henderson J. E. Bird C. E. Tunnicliffe T. B. Weaver

281.

C. Williams C. A. Bonzek J. L. Vandover T. L. Darlow W. A. Olson C. E. Lohmann M. F. Williams G. Cunningham T. J. Marcagi H. M. Schisler J. W. Jones J. S. 'Davis A. R. McNatt C. McNatt J. W. Hall, Sr. B. N. Stewart C. O. Shanks R. G. Vaughn T. H. Sanders J. W. Montgomery A. B. Stone J. C. York J .. W. Colley J. W. Davis E. W. McCracken

282.

284.

286.

287. 288. 292. 293.

296.

L Raines

298.

E. J. Taylor

299.

F. F. Anderson B. E. Archer E. E. Foreman H. Geiss G. R. Ingles E. D. Kipp A. Kobelt F. H. Kump H. C. Lambert G. A. Moore D. T. Otterman E. F. Richards E. E. Roahen F. F. Rozzelle T. N. Seymour E. E. Shattuck L. H. Steele J. H. Stout W. G. Thompson W. Truitt

300.

J. F. Miller F. H. Casey

301.

G. W. Blagg

302.

J. T. Seaton G. F. Waterston J. A. Clark .

303.' J. R. Bluck W. F. McDaniel E. F. Myers P. F. Thornton 306.

E. Davis J. W. Gibson A. Monds J. E. Warner

307.

M. C. Biggs T. E. Allison J. M. Alexander

30B.

W. J. Clark C. L. Welden

248 No. of Lodge

Name of Party

C. Kincaid R. Fields H. Wright W. Brookshire

309.

A. H. D. C.

310.

E. R. Moll

312.

G. Crenshaw J. T. Johnson R. H. Finley H. Downes J. Eaton

3'14.

[Oct.

Appendix No. of Lodge

T. J. J. F. F.

325.

W. B. Evans

326.

H. Cramer

327.

M. B. Clarke W. N. Evans C. M. Pease J. R. Galloway

329.

J. R. Bailey

路331.

T. Z. E. J. C. Z. J. H. R.

B. Gibson

J. Holt 315.

M. Noffsinger

316.

J. A. Wible R. B. Snedeker A. J. Mitchell E. O. Hunsacker E. T. Groves C. H. Haire A. C. Birney W. Harvey C. H. Defenbach S. R. Turner G. E. Kessler W. H. Leib C. H. Johnson W. W. Henry

318.

B. F. Snyder

320.

J. H. H. Baker

321.

W. T. Baldwin

322.

B. Strohl J. I. Carter G. P. Long

323.

J. Smythe G. Krehmeyer A. Wollblock E. J. Sorber P. C. Thompson W. S. Barnickel F. A. Ruf W. A. Collins

Name of Party

324.

C. D. L.

C. Carr S. Courtway L. Cook, Jr. W. Gordon Pendleton

Moore H. Nelson A. Jager H. McCord F. Rock R. Moorman B. Davis L. George J. McIntyre H. Mudgett C. Pierce L. Sims W. George

333.

J. ReuschH. P. Scruby

334.

N. L. Trosper G. B. Hart

335.

G. L. R. J. J. J. H. R.

G. Brader, Sr. L. Loftis Mathis Radunsky Fischer R. McBride McIndoe F. Norris

33&.

F. M. Hulen

337.

J. H. Moore W. Stalcup

339.

T. N. Dunagan W. A. Heath

" 1923.] No. of Lodge

340.

Appendix Name of Party

W. F. Duke C. W. Robeen G. L. Jenkins E. L. Cottingham R. Caps M. E. Casto J. B. Grooms G. W. Rice J. E. Gresham J. L. Roberts 1. Steiner W. H. Piper H. W. Brown W. A. Moore J. F. Weitzel C. C. Gibson E. Franklin A. Bruenert W. H. Hodges G. J. Smith J. Thompson J. C. Bowles P. L. Niles E. ~Nelson R. 1. Evans 342. C. Bedell . 344. G. W. Elsea W. T. Harris J. G. Patrick M. B. Cowan A. C. Dingle P. M. Menke R. F. Ferguson 345. H. E. Davis C. E. Bower H. S. Miller J. H. Bair W. S. Rusk R. B. Garner W. H. Warner 346. G. Guild R. Jones 349. J. Dunlap N. W. Davis 351. W. E. Westerman 352. D. R. Walker J. C. Tindle 353. T. A. Johnson J. W. Stuart

•

No. of Lodge

354. 355.

357. 358. 360.

361. 362. 364. 366.

368. 372. 373. 376.

Name of Party

W. Angle J. A. Glandon .J. E. Standiford E. Thatcher W. W. Hanger G. S. Maddox T. J. Davis· J. F. Schoenecke .(\.. Volker S. M. Piper N. R. Wall G. F. Moore J. T. Nixon W. J. Stevens W. Krail A. B. Cole A. Hilton A. R. Deacon L. V. Stephens H. Reis A. 'C. Harsh C. E. Sargent W. N. McConkin G. Clark J. F. Doty· F. L. Peters. M. L. J. Lambert W. M. Butler F. R. Cornwall D. B. Pitree J. M. Brackley D. Ahle W. Painter S. M. Reynolds R. L. Phillips R. A. Farrell E. B. Keith J. M. Long H. E. Green B. J. Frogge D. Lewis E. S. Hartzler E. Branson A. J. Dittrick R. Emerson M. B. Hickman H. C. Laughlin D. Roach S. B. Utz

249

No. of Lodge

377.

379. 381.

383.

384. 385. 387. 389. 390. 396. 397. 398. 399. 400. 402. 403. 404. 405. 406. 407.

409. 410. 411.

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Appendix

250 Name of Party

F. K. Wall J. Alexander S. C. ~eys . G. V. Kessler F. P. Benke E. Keightley, Jr. C. E. Purdy, Sr. C. G. Brittingham J. R. Erickson J. M. Houston J. Houser E. A. Frost J. W. Hawk J. R. Jordan J. M. Neeley J. S. Thomas C. S. Weatherby F. P. Wright C. S. DeField Z. Fisher F. M. Hance J. A. Giffith J. C. Reed T. W. Carney W. J. Simmons J. T. Bass A. M. Jones .J. K. Jones W. T. Kirk B. H. FoUmer J. Herrod J. W. Hawkins D. W. Wright J. A. LeGrande P. Wilson E. H. S. Henry L. H. Barrow A. T. Dunn A. F. Baker A. McWilliams J. Marshall M. L. Ostner J. J. Russell C. H. Fisher J. T. Heggie J. B: Carr J. C. Huckstep A. R. Tinsley W. S. Groff J. H. Farmer

No. of Lodge

413. 416:

417. 418. 420.

422.

424. 426. 429. 430. 431. 432. 434. 435. 437. 438. 440. 441.

Name of Party

J. M. Townsend F. M. Wells V. H. Wood L. J. W. Wall M. S. Miller E. C. Creley J. W. Holland R. H. Henry C. Vollmer N. Phelps J. Weiss J. Schmidt J. C. Peters C. F. W. Stephan W. Niemann C.A. Arbeiter Z. T. WeUs F. P. Mutz W. C. Murray R. Hughes' M. M. Collier W. M. Dyer V. M. Newbill J. G. Treen T. L. Litten J. Beckerleg F. B. Fretz C. B. Mills H. D. Evans J. Marshall L. G. Loew F. C. Pryde J. G. Johnson J. F. Gordon G. W. Hoover H. O. Tucker T. W. Shamel J. W. James J. A. Haddoc.k E. E. Conkin G. W. Smith J. L. Reddeck C. Vaughn J. D. Vance W. M. Young D. B. Hill J. W. Null E. Milde H. R. Williams W. C. Cracroft

No. ot Lodge

443.

444. 445.

446. \

448. 449. 450.

453.

251

Appendix

1923.] Name ot Party

R. J. Baxter

C. L. Niemeyer D. Evans G. Bennett J. S. Kuhn F. W. Drosten J. Cringan H. R. Horsf.all C. L. Daues T. T. Edwards J. E. McKinney G. B. Rush H. D. Bader L. C. Lucas B. Loeblein E. F. Bohle H. Brookover E. G. Bryant J. G. Conkey F. P. Dickinson, Jr. H. C. Finley A. Harvey A. H. Hubbard W. D. Howe G. B. Hoit .J. C. Kerner J. Kurtz J. T. Lang G. T. Lewis J. P. Neilson J. Newcomb W. J. Ormond A. Pugh W. H. Porter E. E. Reed H. P. Stewart G. O. Todd M. Traeger J. P. Wilcox J. A. Watkins W. W. Greene J. G. B. Marquis W. A. Michael I R.. N. Jay C. P. Thomas O. J. Gehrand C. R. Doak J. B. McCarthy R. Smith' J: K. P. McHaffie

No. of Lodge

454. 455. 456. 458. 459. 46.0.

461. 462. 463. 464. 465. 46.8. 46.9. 470. 472. 475. 476.. 479. 480.

481.

482. 483. 484. 485. 486.

. Name of Party

S. S. Whitmore W. P. West C. A. Lee J. B. Kirkpatrick O. H. Devine J. W. Trimble W. D. Blancett H. R. Crowell J. W. Sledd G. H. Lemp G. Swartwood E. A. Benson' T. H. Shekelton C. E. Mohrstadt J. D. Brasher, . J. M. Cowherd T. B. Ridgeway S. L. Sagaser J. H. Barnes C. C. Hall E. H. Jones W. Pasperson C. F. Pruitt S. A. Coile F. M. Martin L. O. Rickard D. Joslin J. A. Waid B. Elliott J. T. Engels W. W. Ferguson, Sr. T. T. Watson J. J. Ashenhurst H. M. Wallace G. E. Fluhart S. Boyer C. H. Cates J. Chandler C. Gatchel M. HelWig L. E. Pancost L. Weinstein R. B. Marr C. E. Noble H. B.. Yates W. H. La Reve A. F. Neal E. A. Krueger J. H. White T. W. Stokes

[Oct.

Appendix

252

No. of Lodge

488. 4'89.

490. 491. 493. 495. 497. 498. 499. 500. 501. 5()2. 503. 504. 506. 507. 508. 509. 510. 511. 512. 513. 514. 516. 517. 518. 519. 520.

521.

Name of Party

J. W. Long C. Volmer O. L. Pulse F. M. Norman J. W. May T. Jones J. H. Thole J. W. Linthicum J. S. Childs W. C. Dennison B. N. Wilson E. D. Dodge H. L .. Bretz J. J. McCoy R. F. Charlton T. J. Hedrick L. Martin G. W. Carey G. S. Elgin J. M. McMonigle B. F. Young G. W. Clary R. C. Smith C. A. Hoskins W. Meadow M. R. F. Nickell P. McCollum J. W. Smock R. R: Paschal A. A. Lea T. Lawrence J. M. rves M. L. Th,o.mpson P. C. Malone A. N. B. Wilson C. C. Young C. A. Divine W. E. Fawver E. L. Ramey M. P. Brown J. W. Combs R. H. Lillemann W. T. Conway' H. K. Robertson E. B. Sohns S. McMillen H. Caldwell C. Pritchard

No. of Lodge

522.' O. C. S. N.

Name of Party

V. Norling H. Rightmire Danberg F. Gardner R. C. Darnell G. F. Wing J. H. Forster G. R. Finch A. W. Walker K.1. Mundy 524. D. B. King J. A. Speer 526. J. B. Daniel 528. T. W. Gourley W. F. Miller J. W. Massey 531. T. P. Hill 533. A. M. Roberts C. L. Robinson R. D. Tarvin 534. M. W. Byrd E. B.Le Saulnier 535. R. T. Brown 536.. T. Vines 537. M. NaIl 538. D. R. Hodge M. H. Ellis 540. R. W. Shrader 541. M. S. Riley A. R. Grady 542.â&#x20AC;˘ E. P. Lasche A. S. Hamilton H. P. Jacques 543. L. Wright 544. A. Young 545. L. B. James 546. S. B. Montrose 547.. H. D. Sill C. C. Cook S. Grabenheimer J. F. Hart G. Griffin J. H. Miller 548. J. E. Wright A. Moore F. S. Gray C. A. Ward

, No.· of Lodge

550.

• 551. 552. 555. 556. 557. 558.

559. 56.1. 563.

564. 565. 566. 567.

574: 575. 576. 578.

253

Appendix

1923. ] Name of Party

H. C. Bliss J. R. Lewis W. J. Harvey W. H. Sears I. N. Owen E. H. Thiemeyer C. F. Miller W. Graham, Jr. J. A. Stanion E. Koch R. D. Stratton A. J. Bono W. L. Finks E. Bullock F. M. Williams E. Kinch F. D. Foster M. C. Hubbard G. Luckett D. J. Clark W. G. Fidler W. Buchan T. H. Haley B. F. Miller D. Whitmer J. C. Berryman M. M. Brooks F. M. Drum W. Dimitt E. T. Smith J. L. Garrison C. Van Tuttle L. E. Clay H. B. Thornberry G. F. Rootes E. J. Delafield J. H. Doyle V. Gilmore H. E. Neece . J. W. Roberts A. J. Trimble W. L. Vance J. R. Wade S. H. George A. D. Mattfeldt A. W. Koch

No. of Lodge

579. 580.

581.

Name of Party

W. A. Lacey O. B. Sims R. Sage

582.

J. H. Parker

583.

J. Vanlaningham M. E~ Derfler W. P. Hamilton

586.

J. A. Collier H. Wilson J. Waldrup W. H. Crane R. D. Zinn J. M. ,McGowan J. T. Crowe K. B. Foster W. C. Harty J. N. Sitton D. H. McKenzie W. T. Scott W. C. Reece L. Kelly G. D. Wilkinson R. J. White G. T. Winne G. M. Sapper T. F. Chaplin J. A. Hudson A. W. McAlister B. H. Harris J. H. Austin T. J. Freeman H. Serenco C. Stroh S. Kampe L. Richter F. G. Hays E. G. Raff W. R. Dalrymple C. W. Smith L. L. Kerns W. Yingling J. R. Besch J. E. Eppard

590. 591. 592. 593. 596. 598.

599.

600. 601.

602. 60'3. 606. 607. 613.

614. 615. 616. 617. 621.

â&#x20AC;˘ 254 No. of Lodge

624. -6'25. 626.

629. 630.

631. 634.

[Oct.

Appendix . Name of Party

S.' Enloe W. Hensley P. Munnigal A. Schmit M. P.reiss M. Schnaedelbach D. Hyer K. E. Schrieber A. Koopman F. Meipner C. Kloepper J. H. Dietrich C. E. Bachelor J. D. Garrett R. L. Jones B. M. Noland W. F. Dietrich .P. W. Hinds J. J. F. A. E.

No. of Lodge

637. &39. 641. 642. 643.

645. 646. &48.

649. 653. 656.

Name of Party

T. M. Anderson M. Craig F. G. Richard R L. Leinecke RR. Shelton W. R. Joh'nson A.Feldman W. T. Baldwin A. M. Hayes F. J. Knight A. E. Roman J. 'E. D. Garoutte W. Purcell E. L. Lewellen W. N. Chandler N. L. Davis R. S. Stone

1923~]

Appendix

255

SUSPENDED FOR NON-PAYMENT OF DUES No. of Lodge

Name of Party

J. Astley O. Enders W. H. Fischer M. 路E. Hagerty J. T. Hellan E. M. Lynch W. W. Naive G. H. Ogletree G. McR. Shelby R. T. Romine 2. H. E. Steyh 3. C. O. Foster V. Glueck S. Grunberg E. W. Hartough L. A. Kleesen, Jr. J. Luedemann J. P. Sappington H. Wyche 5. R. E. Atkinson F. O. Anderson W. T. Burks T. M. Brown F. A. Frey J. Fisher W. Gray J. M. Griffith T. L. Hanson C. 1. Moore W. R. Markland R. J. O'Donnell H. W. Porter J. B. Rechenberg 8. R. G. Woodson J. W. Tate 9. A. H. Ayers G. R. Bond E. E. Elzemeyer A. W. Henry E. C. Kohlberg R. E. Ryan 12. E. S. White 13. C. H. Bash 15. C. E. McCaskey L. E. Harris 17. O. C. Holmes G. F. Black 1.

No. of Lodge

18. 20. 22.

24. 25.

28. 29. 30. 34. 35.

39. 41. 43. 45.

49. 50.

52. 53.

R. C. J. G. E. F. H. A.

Name of Party

Hatch H. Young Abrams H. Cohn H. Rehbein Croft M. Griffith L. Jones I. Riley F. Thomas G. F. Vandesand C. G. Sutton J. E. Bane E. Minor R. Kaemmerer L. Berkower G. Dodson W. F. True L. Hunt N. McCutchon A. D. Saunders J. P. Hammett D. R. Howell H. J. Alley, Jr. C. W. Fairly F. D. Harrison T. Wilcox R. H. Seabough T. P. Mayness C. T. Casteel J. E. Jose H. M. Johnson A. A. Koch H. Roeder路 E. C. Seeger F. C. Seeger F. B. Spencer W. E. Barr .T. Duncan R. H. Ingram W. T. Ingram A. D. Martin C. F. Lohmann H. H. Bierbaum N. E. Dale J. F. Patton

No. of Lodge

56. 57. . 58.

59. 60.

63. 64. 66. 69. 72. 74.

77.

78. 79.

80. 82.

[Oct.

Appendix

256 Name of Party

O. T. Latta L. B. McDowell S. H. Redmon M. A. Cowan W. L. Brown D. H. Leslie O. W. Morrow C. V. Primrose G. R. Wallace T. R. Bertrand W. L. McCauslin L. B. Accison S. P. Gathright V. Gathright R. G. Hall H. Self C. Standifer C. Wilson M. E. Woody J. T. Woody J. S. Edwards J. Sweeny H. E. Strean C. Dawson J. L. Frouk J. C. W. Vanzant J. H. Martin C. Walters N. C. Feilds E. W. Herring T. O. Eaton J. R. Felty W. P. Halbert J. H. Mincer L. C. Ross U. G. Walker H. Danbury E. W. Bickel C. Balmer, Jr. L. J. Dixon C. M. O'Bannon J. H.Rupin G. T. L. Siemers H. L. Taylor J. G. Wilson J. G. Lowe, Jr. R. R. Henley J. S. Mills W. L. Phillips

No. of Lodge

83. 84.

87.

88. 89.

92;

93.

96. 98. 100.

Name of Party

A. S. Donnelly F. H. Lynch H. M. Sieber R. L. Mook W. R. Rapp H. C. Cundall G. Jones E. P. Montgomery G. Preston P. D. Stringfield J. A. Taylor L. A. Wetzel D. E. Bowman W. W. Aldrich C. E. Lindsey W. Nunn .J. C. Nunn L. W. Robson N. W. Foster B. Warren D. P. Tye J. Taylor L. C. Bauer G. F. Woodruff W. S. Forgey J. V. Pinkerton .V. S. Pinkerton W. P. Stark T. Boyce .J. Henshaw T. H. Moore E. H. Orear R. G. Philipson C. C. Whittaker J. P. Worthington W. A. Grey D. L ..Wells W. Burchell W. Daniels H. M. Ginn G. Harrison R. H. Hailey C. Koppel J. L. Stewart E. G. Loyd C. Matthews R. McKinzie L. B. Stewart W. B. Weygandt T. White

1923. ] No, of Lodge

Name of Party

101.

J. D. Toomay W. R. Virts G. Hull G. D. Warren E. S. Gregg W. F. Graham,

103.

J. H. Estes M. B. Limbaugh R. Limbaugh

B. Boright H. C. Brown J. A. Derenberger H. W. Elledge E. W. Klein G. Leitz S. E. Moore L. A. O. Barr S. Plain A. Rubenstein S. Stone J. R. Ulman 105. G. Berry G. Flisher N. C. Lane W. H. Ventrees O. T. Brassfield \ E. G. Miller ' R. Wingo

No. of Lo'dge

114.

104.

115. l16.

119. 121. 127. 128.

D. A. Ely

F. W. Russell 107. 109. 110.

R. M. J. P.

257

Appendix

L. Rubottom M. Chapman E. Graham Griffith G. C. Allee 111. K. Cresap S. S. Day G. Gabrielson J. R. Lukins }4'. A. Roenspie 113. R. B. Beard L. H. Beard W. J. Crain W. M., Fry C. J. Foster J. Laidlow J. W. Porter

129.

130. 131. 136.

Name of Party

C. H. Brown W. J. Perry A. F. Everhart H. E. Reading }<J: M. Finley W. H. Goldsberry C. B. Green L. Ingold J. F. Kidd L. R. Johnson A. R. Berger C. S. Robbins J. R. Richards .T. W. Schwabe J. O. White W. Head C. Brown G. R. Murrill R. J. McGhee M. T. Skyles W. T. Noblett F. K. Stone W: Fritzemeier M. Mahoney L. E. Thatcher A. E. Dale C. R. Daniels T., Guess W. H. Hefner ,F. D. Wilson .. R. L. Atkinson C. C. Carter T. B. Derickson J. B. 'Ellison G. P. Gulick O. Higgins S. C. Horn D. W. Lilley H. A. Matthews B. L. Stone W. E. Roller W.路P. Smith E. Tornquist N. H. Tracy J. E. Foote J. E. Short J. G. Doty B. S. Lovell

No. of Lodge

137.

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Appendix

258 Name of Party

J. M. Clark E. C. Hicks J. D. Lowrey E. E. Mock W. A. Scoville J. O. Ward 138. R. Fleming 139. O. A. Boswell 141. J. Gwinn J. C. Hearst 148. R. P. Stone H. Mizer I. ,Garrison W. Burrows, Jr. 149. F. L. Cox W. D. Meng C. Vivion '154. J. H. Hunt R. E. Newberry W. R. Springer 161. G. L. Johnson 164. F. Harbison J. Ogle J. H. Williams W. S. Williams 166. L. N. Hinkle E. E. Mitchel J. J. Porter R. Patterson N. Segal H. E. "'Stone 167. A. Mathews J. Snodgrass 171. A. P. Houston L. F. Rose 174. L. Dehaven T. C. Miller 175. F. M. Huffman E. I. Jones J. B. Myers W. R. Moore B. F. Miracle W. I. Pogue E. H. Weems B. Ivie D. M. Hale 177. J. I. Wilhite J. W. Grose P. A. Herrington J. W. Jones C. M. Simpson

No, of Lodge

179.

180. 182. 184.

185. 186. 188.

190. 191. 196.

197.

Name of Party

H. C. Buente C. J. Clapham W. J. Kenly R. H. Smith J. D. Gregg S. Humber H. G. Van Aller J. A. Sharp J. S. Brady E. P. Ennis C. R. Hunter D. W. Shobe J. R. Hedges J. P. Stiles J. R. Miles ' C. H. Brown "7 M. L. Lewis A. B. Moxley H. L. Tate J. H. Stout J. H. Green W. D. Butler C. M. Alexander J. E. Bilby W. G. Graves W. E. Lynn E. E. Springer J. J. Bradford T. M. Daugherty C. M. Fry T. J. Gragg H. C. Hefley G. J. Halliday W. R. Hood 'I. S. Jones C. I. Jones C. Lyendecker C. D. Lewis R. A. Mooneyham J. H. Polhemus W. C. Peters S. K. Ort J. H. Schlecht E. G. Story A. T. Sutton C. Stewart C. B. Taylor W. Winkelblack

Appendix

1923. ] No. of Lodge

Name of Party

199.

C. Reed

200.

E. F. Adams C. Boyd C. R. Wilson

204.

M. Duncan

205.

C. W. Lacy

206.

B. Humes C. H. Lewis S. H. McCullough

208.

W. B. Warhurst

209.

S. C. - Z. E. D. C. F.

C. Bunn M. Clark D. Kinkead Lazalier A. McKinney E. Saxon L. Cox

211.

J. D. C. J. R.

216.

A. Dodd H. F. Avery C. A. Colliver C. Lilly C. T. Reed M. M. Hannon A. D. Hanners

217.

C. B. Parsons

219.

J. H. P. L. J.

W. C. L. J. E.

Glover Hale Henley Mengers Norfieet

K. Boaz A. Drake B. Hommel F. Magnus C. Zachow

No. of Lodge

259 Name of Party

H. J. Adams A. A. Anderson H. C. Berry J. F. Brooke J. D. Bufton I. M. Carroll C. M. Clark J. C. Cowan R. E. Duncan J. R. Elliott W. Goble M. Greenberg E. Harding D. W. Hubbard A. H. Johnson W. E. Johnson D. T. Johnson L. H. Jones E. P. Kinzie A. F. Klein V. C. Leigh M. E. Matthews T. W. Nelson W. L. Pickering C. Pierce B. E. Riddle M. Saling W. D. Schoonover I. J. Seigel R. Stansell N. Stevens C. R. Tarbert R. J. Taylor W. E. Timbrook S. Toothaker F. C. Wedow 222. A. G. Doran F. Johnston 224. H. G. Quisenberry 226. O. Samuelson 228. R. M. Spalding J. Munch A. D. Smock W. D. Holmes 230. J. A. Hale 232. W. J. Hill 233. W. Mahoney 237. C. P. Harris 239. L. B. Ralls 241. W. R. Kohr 220.

No. of Lodge

242. 243. 246.. 247. 251. 252. 255.

263. 264.

265. 268.

271.

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Appendix

260 Name of Party

R. G. Payne T. Bedsworth J. O. Grieb J. M. Davis P. Campbell A. E. Bauman A. D. Smith J. Holmes N. C.Acree C. O. Custer J. T. Johnson L. Johnson B. F. Mitchell W. Newman R. Peace A. W. Johnson J. A. Payne R. N. Simpson T. Stewart E. Sitton W.o A. Smith J. W. Stogsdill J. W. Staires E. J. Wolf A. Barr E. G. Blankinship C. Hunt E. R. Jackson . R. V. Maxwell J. D. Porter J. C. Rose A. D. Saunders P. Saunders R. T. Moses M. D. Hamisfar A. Ahrens C. Attebery R. E. Armstrong O. B. Griffin C. W. Lee N. M. Moody E. Frates F. W. Hopkins E. C. Mulford V. E. McClanahan J. C. Schofield M. R. Williams T. R. Weaver

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

272.

J. H. Rose J. W. Reed W. F. Logan J. H. Looney D. W. Ferrier S.I G. Ritchie W. M. Rodecker C" H. Zull L. Bornett

273.

S. Daines J. L. Daines

276.

M. C. G. G. J.

277.

C. W. Jones G. B. Judy C. E. Stone

278.

A. R. Emory O. W. R. W. R.

279.

R. Myers S. Rice F. Gore S. Fallis 1. Marney

C. Priest J. Hines B. Allstun Gould Willis

R. H. Gardner路 W. P. Murphy J. B. McKenzie W. K. Hart J. H. Crooks

280.

L: D. McCullah J. W. Thomas W. O. Thomas C. E. Bush J. Rautz W. B. Chapman W. Farris W. C. Dass E. W. Cornog J. B. Tippe(tt J. Gaggens

281.

L. Story

No. of Lodge

Name of

Par~y

284.

J. A. Williams T. P. Walker H. L. Wells R. C. Robertson W. Pharris H. E. Nettles C. E. Miller J. E. Monroe B. W. Dillard A. 1. Denney L. M. Rea 286. H. A. Stewart 289. W. M. Bohanna 290. G. Suter 292. J. S. Beamer W. L. Bolin J. R. Gregory C. Jones H. Jones P. McLaughlin G. Noyes A. Tyler 296. M. Logan R. H. Smith 298.

299.

261

Appendix

1923. ]

E. J. Smith W. Smith E. E. Wiggins M. W. Reich B. Gaulding M. A. Holt H. S. Bridgewater R. 0 .. Cardwell T. A. Clark C. R. Coffey E. E. Collier J. H. Cook R. L. Cross F. H. Ealy W. F. Fowler S. C. Gilbert P. C. Hale W. M. Hawkins E. C. Hemphill L. A. Hennick W. C. Hogan A. D. Kirkpatrick J. F. Lyngar L. A. McDermott

No. of Lodge

Name of Pa'rty

299.

H. Manning, Jr. C. Marshall W. Paret W. Riley L. Roberts S. Roll I. W. Sanders W. H. Sloan G. J. Smith C. A. Temple W. C. Wagley C. H. Wall G. E. Whitaker L. W. Wilson T. H. Woodbury

302.

A. A. Cox C. S. McCoy J. A. Cameron T. A. Hall C. C. Martin H. Rodgers

304.

30'6.

307.

308. 309. 312. 316.

318.

J. J. J. C. A. H.

A. N. Ellis B. C. Moore P. L. Zimmerman A. R. Ely C. W. Lehenbauer A. G. Pick~tt L. J. Anderson G. W. Joiner V. D. Gardner W. G.' Burton L. W. Cramer H. S. Easterday R. J. England C. A. Federmann J. R. Gregg L. N. Hudgens F. A. Hurlbut A. Johnson E. F. Judson C. D. Kellogg W. A. Kopp W. E. McCarthy H. C. Porter A. B. Yarrington C. T. Coffrin J. Sutton

262 No. of Lodge

32l.

Name of Party

W . Adams . J. H. Beckett B. F. Craven C. F. Forbis H. Hill W. Harmon W. E. Kemper J. N. Osborne G. Parman W. Robertson J. Stonebraker

322.

N. Hevner F. T. Williams J. F. Jackson

323.

J. C. S. 路C. A. E. F. C. L.

324.

H. N. Archer ,W. N. Inman W. ~. Royster

327.

F. Thornburgh W. R. Scott J. C. Dixon C. M. Cavaness C. G. Williams G. Woodside

R. Gorman A. Colbert Goldstein H. Heil Sacks N. Chard B. Rehmund A. Wood B. Wood

No. of Lodge

33l.

J. J. Russell H. C. Davault D. C. Owens C. D. Kelso L. C. E. Jager K. ~elley D. W. Sullivan J. M. Taylor W. Wales

Name of Party

333.

J. -D. Allen B. L. Cawden J. E. Eades L. H. Gould A. Konow

334.

F. N. Campbell . D. L. Gross

339.

C. R. O. F. C.

340.

R. E. Andrews W. H. Barber R. B. Bean J. R. Bell O. L. Carl F. L. D. Carr B. C. Crites H. T. Crosbie H. E. Fredmar. F. W. Hailman W. C. Hamilton V. G. Hines I. W. King路 A. H. Klinge A. F. Koester J. C. E. McKee T. F. Montgomery S. B. Morse E. B. Riley .r. A. Savage W. C. Seiglar J. H. Shapter B. R. Ward

341.

A. H. C. F. O. R. F.

328. ' C. Girdner S. McDowell 329.

[Oct.

Appendix

Cannon Mulkey Reynolds M. Tibbs H. York

E. Babcock Brown H. Fields Heyle L. Judy Preston Hough R. Durham

No. of Lodge

344.

345.

348.

349. 350.

, 351. 353. 354.

356. 359.

Name of Party

J. L. Abell W. A. Downs' K. R. Dulaney 1. G. Dowell I. Feildheimer ~ W. E. Hoag C. A. Hale W. J. Hammill E. A. Lamb J. C. McBride W. A. McClure C. W. Rowe G. Seaberry L. C. Smith C. L. Wagner R. F. Campbell T. Cottle A. Egger A. C. Moore J. C. Ripley F. W. Sansom O. M. 'Weaver H. O. Wessel W. W. Williams C. T. Wyatt O. W. Beagle J. H. Creighton G. A. Gregg' S. Homan B. A. Parker F. A. Waldeck W. W. Anderson 1. V. Stubblefield G. W. Berry G. G. Gartin W. A. Kenney E. G. Quesnal H. L. Taylor J. R'. Smith B. Phillips J. V. Glass L. L. Winans J. A. Roselle J. V. Watson T. J. Pyle E. McCall W. C. Noffsinger C. Freund V. Freize

No. of Lodge

361. 363. 366.

368. 369.

370.

373. 374. 376-. 377.

379. 381. 383. 384. 389. 390.

Name of Party

J. A. Seitz F. J. Ingram G. B. Anderson R. G. Aten W. H. S. Bohm J. O. Bruce J. W. Cain A. A. Cruzan R. F.Eades D. O. Flinchpaugh L. L. Garrigues H. Henry A. H. Holbert J. F. Keating L. P. Riemer C. E. Rogers M. R. Runious J. L. Watson R. E. White A. E. Lyon W. C. S. Lackey R. Choinski P. Justice L. A. Atkins G. Rogan S. Merrell L. White A. F. Crader E. W. Larimore O. Summers J. P. Wheeler H. R. Wilson W. L. Bowman M. Mayer J. F. Hayes J. M. Brouse J. C. Baker H. Porter T. A. Stockton L. Kaser M. B. Riggs G. 'E. Boyle J. E. Hawk F. Cannady L. E. Edwards E. W. Gillim L. G. Reeser J. A. Williams

No. of Lodge

391.

394. 395. 398.

399.

401.

403. 407.

41(}. 413. 418. 419. 420. 423. 426.

[Oct.

Appen.djx

264 Name of Party

H. B. Freeland S. 'J. Hutchinson W. Osborne J. L. Wilson W. L. T.esch G. Wilson J. E. Vincent R. D. Todd J. R. Dodd W. E. Tabler V. Carter F. E. Wine R. H. Kincaid 1. O. Patterson L. Z. Patterson J. Probert E. D. Jaynes E. C. Handy P. Stewart J. C. Wright R. M. Thomas O. W. Ainsworth A'. F. Carmean W. O. Harrington H. T. Moseley W. L. Scott J. H. Clifford C. H. Balding S. A. Finley A. E. Harris F. D. Hequembourg H. L. Lee H. L. O'Reilly S. R. Rowe T. B. Russell H. C. Strayer E. D. Townsend J. Alexander W. Hutcheon R. E .. Pennington W. A. Rhoades T. J. Rudd G. R. Brooks H. Gathright E. R. Wagner R. G. Ward C. L. Fisher J. Jewitt H. George J. E. Allen

No. of Lodge

429. 430. 433. 435. 438.

441. 443. 445.

446.

Name of Party

C. J. Prince S. J. Smalley J. A. Bramhall W. J. Bolton S. L. Adams E. C. Bishop A. Perryman J. R. Byrd H. G. James E. Aker E. B. Aker B. B. Pryor J. W. Wilkerson J. A. Hope A. M. Myers J. T. Sipe E. C. Byram H. E. Kemper W. J. Kramer T. H. Lansdale M. W. Meyer R. F. Schulte G. M. Adams C. B. Bebb N. S. Beebe A. Bloomer M. C. Bohn W. L. Boster T. M. Brandon J. A. Brown J. S. Bruce J. S. DeMasters' W. A. Ellis H. Friberger J. W. Graham W. E. Hadley J. A. Harper H. L. Hassler A. R. Hillyard W. J. Hinton J. S. Jackson E. L. Johnson K. W. Killian W. L. Krenzer, Sr. J. D. LaBrie F. Lukens C. A. Maddox W. D. Main C. C. Martensen T. G. Means

1923. ] No. of Lodge

446.

.449. 450. 451. 452. 453.

457. 460. 463. 479.

480. 481. 483.

E. H. O. C. H.

265

Appendix Name of Party

L. Mueller C. Nall E. Nay Nicholson E. Norvell R. S. Page F. C. Ralston W. R. Ritchey W. J. Roberts V. H. Schultheis S. V. Scott R. B. Slayton L. L. Sparr H. K. Spencer L. E. Spencer A. L. Strong F. W. Thompson A. A. Warner R. W. Williams F. W. Windisch A. J. Yorker E.S. Blackwell I. N. Tipton S. S. Nelson E. Barr W. G. Craig H. H. Haggard J. C. Clark A. J. Friend T. Jones L. A. Hires F. J. Smith H. H. Long B. F. Morefield G. L. Johnson J. C. Barham C. L. Craig H. H. Heck W. A. Kirk W. B. March W. P. Dickson J. H. Franklin J. D. Hershey B. L. White M. Green C. M. Peden C. Worley J. A. Weeks

No. of Lodge

484.

485. 488. 490. 493. 501.

509. 510. 512.

513.

515. 516. 517.

519~

Name of Party

C. J. Ahlmark L. J. McGeary W. F. McKanry O. H. Rubenack ' O. W. Schanuel C. J. -Windisch C. R. Phillips D. Anderson J. E. Henderson J. O. Blake C. M. Davis L.A. Davis R. L. Hock L. S. Webb D. C. Auld R. Pence E. M. Thomas H. H. S. Duboise A. Ahring J. Bowen V. C. Bartlett J. W. Brassfield W. A. Harvey C. L. Carpenter E. J. Fain W. O. Featheringill O. M. Irwin G. A. Long D. Shouse J. R. Schwarz E. V. McGrew C. N. Elliott W. W. Watson G. W. Tubbs J. H. Kimbrough C. H. Browning J. F. Parker E. F. Hilton C. Holcomb F. B. Neal J. M. Barnes C. C. Larson W. E. Frost S. Noble R. Ramey A. Robertson O. E. Hudson E. Ashcraft R. W. Smart

266 No. of Lodge

522.

Name of Party

W. I. Barnard H. Bates V. C. Brodie J. W. Covington G. O. Dana E. C. Elliott W. W. Fesler N. Fredman B. Gruenebaum K. L. Handy G. C. Horn A. Kamping H. M. Larsen R. R. Leatherman R. C. Maddox' J. H. Mallett D. L. Mentzer J. L. McGahey W. P. Parker J. P. Pauly R. T. Peat Marion E. Purcell E. T. Roberts J. W. Sallee S. H. Shannon J. S. Shryock J. D. Smith J. R. Snyder C. W. Ude G: I. Worley 0

523.

525.

530.

531. 537. 538.

542.

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Appendix

L. H. T. E.

J. Fortner R. Adamson M. Burlison Merrick R. M. Siegle C. W. Northcott H. S. Crawford W. H. Funk J. R. Funk J. W. Welborn G. Niedert A. W. Steinbach J. O. Steinbach E. J. Dyer A. M. Dyer W. H. Maupin M. V. P. Yeaman

No. of Lodge

545.

C. C. J. L. T. G.

Name of Party

Simon M. Johnson H. Grant V. Whittenburg Kinder C. Back 547. I. I. Cammack H. Conger W. A. Eddy C. H. Ruder O. W. Savage J. M. Sparks R. R. Tenney 548. J. H. Hoover E. T. MontgomerYI W. L. Poynter H. B. Spangler 550. B. F. Wyatt J. K. Carr W. C. Eyster L. E. Miller C. M. McDaris n. B. Shauer E. E. Widner J. H. Wilson 551. F. Brown G. L. Olmstead 555. .T. Ireland 556. W. D. Hendricks E. J. Merchant T. J. Stevens D. O. Van Dyke 557. R. E. McFerrin 558. J. R. Blake 560. T. F. Marshall 563. F. A. Karr F. W. McCallister J. W. McCune W. H. Wallace R. A. Perkins B. L. Yates W. T. F.'lippin C. F. Mock 565. W. R. Kidwell W. G. Hughes 566. C. C. Branch O. Hull, Jr. R. Roesler A. D. Willecken o

No. of Lodge

267

Appendix

1923.] Name of Party

568. F. M. Horn 570. W. E. Kimmons C. H. Noe F.' I. Noe W. H. Mills 576. A. S. Baker S. J. Ballentine E. A. Breithaupt W. F. Brueckner A. F. Cooper C. H. Diehl L. J. KimelR. R. Lewin J. J. Lindsley M. Molosek R. W. Moore C. H. Walton 577. D. R. Dunnett T. Graves W. I. Lear F. Wemieker R. A. Waggner 581. C. E. Hubbell W. C. Pahlmann C. E. Waters 582. J. S. Bussell A-. J. Harbeston 583.. B. E. Turner 586. H. W. Teague 587. S. M. Armistead 590. J. D. Barks W. B. Gross 593. J. E. Danbury 596. W. C. Clark S. M. Clark R. M. Mallette A. S. J. Page D. C. Proffer 598. R. E. Rhoads G. A. McFarland R. Lang J. Jadwin 599. W. B. Ball D. S. Counts C. A. Colson L. Ehnborn R. A. Sands H. F. Duncan

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

602.

C. H. Geery J. T. Gentry J. W. George M. A. Hart _ J. C. Henry J. B. Hosmer J. I. Keith C. L. Lewis R. P. McLaughlin J. F. Miller J. W. Moody W. E. Powell C..r.' Quimby J. H. Shepherd, Jr. A. N. Spencer T. S. Towe N. H. Trimble

603.

W. E. Alexander A. B. Courtwright J. W. Porter W. H. Shewbert P. F. Bishop

604.

R. R. Hill W. H. Smith W. D. Kennedy A. G. Stanley S. B. Christian F. R. Nauman J. M. Freed W. L. Halberstadt E. E. Cox W. M. Haines G. F. Me~ens H. C. Thompson, Jr. L. S. Brewer C. Eastwood L ..J. Filler F. H. Grosse A. B. Hays J. H. Hughes T. D. Judy H. H. Miller W. Mitchell W. B. Piper H. E. Price R. S. Quigley C. F. Spickard M. W. Rose

606.

610. 613.

617.

268 No. of Lodge

618. 619.

620.

622. 625.

626. 627.

628. 630.

[Oct.

Appendix Name of

Pal~ty

J. W. Tollivar J. J. Carter W. F. Stewart, Jr. G. W. Howard H. W. Estes E. J. Gold J. T. Fortner J. W. Calvin W. E. Haun W. R. Gorsuch J. D.. Cunningham R. E. Gillespie F. E. Thompson C. S. Fortner H. Spraggins J. D. Burgess G. Appleby H. C. Jackson J. L. Hart E. Arn, Jr. J. D. Handy E. B. Hickman W. D. Smith E. C. Wineland L. C. Dietz B. Blackburn R. H. Bryan E. Grier J. H. Roberts J. Surface R. E. Richardson G. M. McMichael D. L. AnchOjs H. A. Baer O. Caine J. G. Firestone C. G. Clark, No. 2

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

631.

O. D. Harvey H. T. Lindsay W. R. Wilkinson

632.

E. G. J. C. R.

634.

J. w.. Robbins J. R. Chandler D. Steele

637.

J. W. Moye

638.

C. F. Brockhausen W. Dawson

. 639.

H. C. A. G. C.

Crabtree Hanson Means Turner Vineyard

W. A. Schollmeyer

641.

F. W. Lowe F. Weinberg H. Jacobs

642.

G. E. Warren, Jr. W. H. Patton E. M. Dillon E. N. Solomon E. H. E. Williams

643.

A. Poindexter L. C. Talbott

645.

C. W. Chapman

646.

A. J. Riemenschneider

649.

F. V. Potts

650.

E. H. Butts

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269

Appendix

REINSTATED No. of Lodge

2. 3. 5.

14. 15. 20. 24. 25. 26. 28. 35. 40. 42. 49. 51. 52. 53. 56. 59. 60.

Name of Party

D. T. Punch ;;;. C. Punch F. W. Boyd D. A. Cowan D. L. Park W. S. Lypps W. H. Trienens J. G. Soder C. M. Forline C. C. Hake E.E. H. Munro C. M. Kohnmann E.路J. Funk W. G. Heath R. E. Holman A. P. Lewis M. O. Garner S. D. Boler W.R. Harmon J. W. Kerr G. F. Duff J. T. Goodin J. C. McCaules M. Goldman E. L. Painter W. T. McChristy H. L. Young H. J. Long J. A. Spurlock C. C. Riggs C. C. Hamman L. Moore F. F. Eckert R. A. Blanchard J. C.Roller B. H. Todd G. C. Henson W. C. Hopper W. J. Searle T. B. Workman J. E. Hughes H. R. Henritz R. A. Armstrong C. Holt L. Holt J. P. Meng O. C. Thompson

No. of Lodge

61. 68.

69.

70. 71.

77. 78. 79. 86. 87. . 89. 92. 93. 97. 101. 104.

105.

106. !lO.

Name of Party

H. Ellmwood E. F. Wells J. M. Douglass J. T. McKay J. D. McCain N. H. Burton G. E. Hartmeister W. R. Flynn M. S. Woodworth B. T. Woodruff W. 1. Ferguson W. H. Magruder W. E. Goodell G. Clark R. F. Norvell O. G. Parsons C. T. Russell R. R.. Westcott R. C. Bulkeley F. A. Smith J. E. Parsley F. D. Finley M. A. Freeman H. L. Hill W. J. Kemry B. F.Miller E. R. Watson A. S. Moore F. H. Taylor A. L. Jefferis H. Trevett M. Saferstein W. W. Maltby D. Simon W. J. Houston G. N. Gillum W. E. Bledsoe J. Robertson J. M. Berry G. J. Kassmir R. A. Dean L. W. Cohen W. O. Carroll C. McClellan F. A. Toler

(

Appendix

270 No. of Lodge

114.

117. 118. 119. 120.

, 121. 126. 127. 130. 132. 135. 136. 137. 139. 141. 147. 148. 149. 152. 154. 155. 169.

Name of Party

C. W. Furtney C. B. Green W. Burnett A. A. Berger J. O. White C. W. Loomis A. K. Taylor R. Cook B. R. Dysart L. Glover J. W. Shumake 路E. C. Hawkins E. B. Lancaster T. W. Ficklin D. W. White E. H. Johnson F. Pickles A. Mummert J. W. Markwell 1. Naylor T. O. Thornton N. Herman .J. L. Overbeck V. S. Anderson A. J. Quackenbush J. V. Bentley R. N. Jones L! F. Yeargain W. Mansel J. S. Divelbliss R. Weatherford H. R. Penick J. W. McClellan S. B. Hubbard J. M. Manring T .. Hilton W. E. Sullens S. P. White W. D. Wainright W. S. Kerdoff A. S. Churchill H. Bess G. Eaton W. S. Cornett G. W. West C. Franks O. C. Wallingford C. Wallingford

:::J

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\No. of Lodge

171. 181. 182. 188.

189. 195. 196. 197.

200. 204. 207. 209. 211. 214. 215. 216. 217. 218. 229. 230. 231. 233. 234. 236. 239. 241.

Name of Party

J. L. Cassady W. S. Pixler C. C. Ballenger A. C. Ely W. T. Collins F. Powell J. B. Featherstone C. R. Martin B. E. Freeman G. L. Hale A. O. Reiter C. Morris H. L. Cary E. B. Stevens H. W. Blair W. K .. Caffee A. W. Mundag A. L. Olive M. B. Bell J. White G. W. Calvert J. R. Holman O. H. Cruce H. Marsh J. O. Sullivan E. C. Watts E. M. Perry J. H. Hardin C. L. Frazier R. E. Bates G. E. McGuire W. H. Jacobi W. Owens G. W. Johnson R. D. Wells C. B. Woods D. R. Da,1s J. W. Morgan W. H. Bishop, Jr. C. L. Hess W. Green D. C. McDougall E. Dorn J. T. Gallaher, Sr. H. D. Baird W. Wayne

]923.] No. of Lodge

Appendix Name of Party

243.

G. P. 'Heckel E. F. Huppert C. R. Embry H. Likes W. C. Milford C. H. Billington L. S. Knight

244.

R. Updyke

252.

F. R. Burroughs

253.

D. Cherry

254.

G. W. Walton A. F. Wyard

258.

D. F. Loutzenhiser

259.

B. Wardlow

264.

C. R. Bonsteel J. H. Trammell J. R. Vanzandt

268.

J. M. Elliott F. L. Reynolds A. A. Taylor

270.

C. Green

271.

H. C. Rupple D. H. Herman

272.

J. M. Glenn

276.

C. E. Longac're P. Crosby, Jr. W. E. Cook

279.

J. E. Morton

28l.

E. D. Taylor

282.

W. M. Harley T. W. Dolan

284.

C. S. Goodman

288.

J. H. Holt

293.

W. Mosier

295.

J. Bruce

297.

J. Wingo

271

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

299.

J. L. Abernathy G. V. Buckner C. yv. Coakley A. R. Eccles E. -E. Forman P. G. Hale W. M. Hawkins W.R. Jones' E. O. Koch F. D. McMillen H. B. McMillen G. H. Martling, C. W. Riley A. L. Roberts E. B. Sperry C. Wheatley

302.

I. B. Morris

303.

G. L. M. Shumate E. N. Moore E. Johnson P. R. Dunn J. G. Powell, Jr. W. W. Norrid J. M. Jenkins D. S. Brasher G. S. Peppard W. H. Ruark J. M. Moore C. N. Dewitt J. Fugate J. Guess R. A. Haskell A. Hill W. E. Hiner S. V. Long W. Miller F. Pearl A. G. Weigart F. C. Foster A. Vieta J. B. Kahn A. B. Grimmett W. D. Storms C. E. Beaver T. E. Imel T. D. Fry'

304. 308. 310. 312. 315. 316. 319. 321.

323.

327. 329. 331.

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

S. D. Rohrer A. J. Simpson C. L. Skinner 335. O. A. Hurst T. F. Lennon J. A: Seagrove H. F; Freeman H. D. Evans W. S. Crane M. N. Keady J. O. Dodson J. G. Rae S. Edwards R. Farnum A. Arterburn J. L. Potter R. Wenrick R. C. Hanna A. F. Holbert 340. J. B. W. Vaughan W. A. B. Parry C. L. Treadway C. C. Andrews C. Cooke G. Selders S. Hasta-in 343. C. N. Bliel E. G. Rucker 345. C. L. Perry G. L. Shockley F. A. Funk E. W. Hurst F. L. Cofer R. W. S~earingen 349. T. Holliday 350. C. A. Lusk 353. J. P. Copeland 354. W. Llewellyn 355. A. O. Comer E. M. Hodge L. F. Davis 363. G. R. Frost J. F. Pierce F. Allen J. F. Napier L. Mothershead 365. W. S. Sparks 369. J. K. Langford 333.

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Appendix

272

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

R. Shoptaugh E. Ownby Nichols C. Smith K. Chappell

370.

J. R. J. S. J.

371.

W. H. Funder

374.

T. F. Whitten

380.

T. L. Floyd

381.

E. F. Arndt V. F. Hayes L. B. ~aylor W. E. Prewitt

382.

W. L. Wagner T. S. Wagner

384.

P. P. Boggan L. B. Cook W. S. Davis G. H. Fairhurst G. H. Fritts W. H. Grissom C. S. Kirkendall C. D. Price W. E. Sexton R. S. Paris L. Presson T. 路W. Smith W. Hiskill A. Dooley W. N. Burney W. A. Holder W. E. Howard J. P. Klein L. E. Sullivan E. R. Barnett W. B. Dunham H. H. Graham J. R. Schoflin A. J. Collings H. J. Solomon J. G. Carmean I. L. Burch.. H. F. Kapp .J. E. Martin E. C. Bilderback J. C. Snoddy

387. 389. 390.

. 391.

400. 401. 402. 403. 405.

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273

Appendix

No. of Lodge

407.

446.

Name of Party M. E. Lash J. A. Wynn H. Wynn J. R. Fair

411.

D. Broyles

412.

C. Lee

416.

R. S. Williams

420.

J. C. Levin O. M. Ogden A. M. Sweyd V. J. Lowenstein L. / S. Bauman

421.

E. M. Holt

422.

J. S. J.owers C. H. Nelmes R. M. Rawles W. A. DrydEm D. M. Fitzgerald O. C. Mitchell T. L. Litten

423.

J. E. Todd

428.

J. S. Fortney W. F. Phelps

429.

W. A. Barnes G. LaFont N. M. Castlebury F. H. Crout

431.

R. M. Clark D. C. Johnson

448. 450. 453. 459. 460. 461. 463.

465.

436.

D. H. Sage

438.

J. L. F. Nickerson J. J. Swetnam

440.

J. C. Dale

443.

J. Locker M. P. Ambrose \

444.

R. H. Bates

483. 484.

445.

A. E. Cox C. L. Cartwright

485. 487.

477. 479. 480. 481.

Name of Party E. H. Andrews T. McDermot W .. H. Ragan J. H. Smith L. Talman I. C. Kuhns W. J. Roberts S. D. Helm R. S. Fink T. E. Hafer H. Jensen R. E. Loewer H .. Pouder J. R. Mousley O. E. Nay N.'H. Cone W. E. Dickinson W. J. Allen A. T. Davis A. D. Heydon L. F. Canter E. Doolin W. T. Crenshaw F. X. Allen F. W. Moyer C. P. Thomas W. Coble S. O. Bolender J. H. Magill H. Stein M. O. Morris H. D. Crane 路P. G. McInteer E. B. Culpepper J. H. Alexander S. W. Nigh W. A. Atkins I. Jenkins W. C. Hayes F. P. Blakemore F. B. }4"'itch J. A. Shirley E. Beck Biggs C. J. Harwood W. A. Robinson G. E. Lewis

No. of Lodge

498. 500. 501. 504. 507. 509. 511. 520. 521. 522.

523. 524. 525.

526. 534. 536: 545. 547.

549.

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Appendix

274 Name of Party

Elmer Dodge J. H. White D. M. Lasley G. R. Speaker H. 路.E. Tucker F. C. Newlon J. C. Miner W. L. Carpenter James W. Smock J. C. Bruce E. L. Dearborn E. F. Starr F. Bedsworth V. A. Simons C. A. Brandberg C. A. Marshall G. W. Schaefer C. G. Avery W. S. Thomas N. B. Bailey Ernie M. Purcell T. Morris A. L. Perry C. Wyatt J. Barnhart R. Waugh .J. E. Paisley A. B. Brown G. C. Bowles C. F. Shoffer S. A. Grantham H. M. Shipley S. Doggett P. E. Richards O. V. Dodge A. E. Lang S. W. Henderson E. N. Ashbaugh W. S. Smalley H. Reach C. D. Fletcher R. L. Johnson W. W. Walker W. L. Lathrop J. L. Allington H. R. Chitwood F. A. Rockwell

No. of Lodge

550.

556. 563.

564.

566. 569. 573. 574. 576.

577. 578. 584. 589. 591. 599.

602.

613. 617.

619. 620. 622.

Name of Party

J. L. Posey W. King G. G. Damon E. E. Jones F. H. Wilson H. D. Nally. F. Shepherd E. E. Jameson F. J. Baird A. H. Lowen W. T. Brown O. McCallister J. M. Rayle W. C. Littlewood J. S. Sherman B. H. Nicks J. R. Elwell H. G. Ames A. S. Lehr O. Duncan G. Childress A. M.McCulloch S. A. Rutz E. Pearson N. J. Holst H . Black V. A. Gendron J. L. Kishlar W. H. Clemons S. K. Dahl V. Parsons W. M. Dinwiddie A. R. Evans E. E. Morgan G. H. Doughty H. V. Gibstine G. S. Leonard C. F. Hunt H. B. Paulette F. L. Scott G. Ashern W. D. Wallace G. W. Carson J. M. Stewart L路. A. Grubbs J. H. Finley A. C. Pennington

No. of Lodge

630. 631.

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No. of Lodge

Name of Party

F. J. H. E. E. H. H. J.

Hardy路 , R. Jones J. Tonnemacher D. Howe W. Herchenroeder V. Burgard S. Shapiro A. Swartz

. 634.

J. G. S. R. T. J. 641. O. M.

Name of Party

N. Maxwell D. Smith M. Smith J. Capshaw W. Sullivan L. Kirk L. Winkle Bilfeld '

SUSPENDED FOR UNMASONIC CONDUCT No. of Lodge

87. 103. 111. 272. 318.

Name of Party

T. R. Kyle T. Broderick 1. A. Shirley J. G. Jolly A. E. Ostrich

No. of Lodge

Name of Party

36'6. B. R. Coats 371. G. E. Baer, 390. 'H. W. Fulbright 422. G. F. Bogue 424. T. A. Porterfield 547. S. S. Choate

EXPELLED No. ot Lodge

Name of Party

1. G. P. Foley 2.0. Hammermeister C. Kaufman 3. I. E. Eisfelder 4. O. W. Reed 5. G. W. Kreider 9. B. E. Bodenschatz 45. R. S. Schopp 51. J. B. Simcox 63. A. M. Haudback 95. E. W. Nelson 129. C. M. Bower 137. J. C. Atkins 155. D. H. Curtis 171. F. M. Walter 221. A. Liddy 239. C. Thompson 256.F. V. Smiley

::lUNo. of Lodge

263. 341. 344. 366,. 416. 438. 459. 467. 475; 476. 489. 498. 513. 576. 589. 596. 598. 633. 652.

Name of Party

F. C. Anderson M. E. Laughlin V. E. Bundridge J. F. Waddill L. Huebner C. C. Cochran A. D. Smith E. W. Parrish D. Dowell T. A. Kinnamon L. S. Reed J. Berry W. B. Revelle J. E. Friede W. F. McBride F. Duncan P. McCarron W. P. Epp'S S. P. Jones

277

Appendix,

1923.]

ALPHABETICAL' LIST OF LODGES. No.

Name of Lodge.

A. 602. 444.

366. 355.

590. 10. 343.

252. 219. 544. 198.

659. 108. 255.

347. 141. 443. 377.

356. 621. 193.

529. 412. 389. 633. 路6.

346. 70. 55. 100. 156. 306. 127. 267. 357. 26.

Acacia. Ada. Adair. Adelphi. Advance. Agency. Agricola. Alanthus. Albert Pike. Algabil. Allensville. Alpha. Altamont. Alton. America. Amsterdam. Anchor. Ancient Craft. Ancient Landmark. Anderson. Angerona. Apollo. Appleton City. Arcana. Archie. Ark. Arlington. Armstrong. Arrow Rock. Ash Grove. Ashland. Ashlar. Athens. Aurora. Aux Vasse. Ava.

B. 217. 591.

116. 353. 367. 365. 3. 393.

Barbee. Barnett. Barnes. Barnesv1lle. Barry. Bayou. Beacon. Beehive.

No. 632.

Name of Lodge. Belgraae. 373. Belle. 450. \ Belton. 170. Benevolence. 642. Benjamin li'ranklin. 378. Berlin. 573. Bernie. 97. Bethany. 537. Bethel. 379. Blllings. 150. Birming. 41. Bismarck. 510. Biswell. 535. Blackwell. 557. Blairstown. 594. Blodgett. 153. Bloomfield. 102. Bloomington. 337. Blue Springs. 101. Bogard. 449. Bois D'Arc. 195. Bolivar. 45. Bonhomme. 597. Bosworth. 587. Branson. 135. Braymer. 334. Breckenridge. 80. Bridgeton. 86. Brookfield. 269,. Brotherhood. 203. Brumley. 233. Bucklin. 501. Buckner. 275. Bunker. 442. Burlington. 254. Butler.

C. 416. 328. 486.

552. 183. 38. .63. 169. 284.

231.

Cache. Cainsvi11e. Cairo. Calhoun. California. Callao. Cambridge. Camden Point Canopy. Cardwell.

278

AP.pendix

No.

Name of Lodge.

549. 249. 401.

197. 461. 147.

305. 431. 172. 611. 81.

59. 615. 185.

331. 407. 487. 333.

392. 388. 342. 229. 610. 553. 559. 17. 248. 207. 601.

418. 507. 651.

645. 463.

520. 161. 548. 482. 274. 485. 168. 534. 533. 654.

120. 432. 369. 464. 454. 528. 36. 265.

323.

Carl Junction. Carroll. Carterville. Carthage. Caruthersville. Casso Cecile-Daylight. Cement. Censer. Centertown. Central. Centralia. Chaffee. Chamois. Charity. Charleston. Chilhowee. Chillicothe. Christian. Chula. Circle. Claflin. Clark. Clarksburg. Clarksdale. Clarksville. Clarkton. Clay. Clayton. Clear Creek. Clearmont. Cleveland. Clever. Clifton. Clifton Heights. Clifton Hill. Clinton. Clintonville. Cold Spring. Cold Water. Colony. Columbia. Comfort. Commonwealth. Compass. Competition. Composite. Conco,rdia. Continental. Conway. Cooper. Corinthian. Corner Stone.

No. 600.

2"82. 656.. 561. 287. 606.

519. 368. 586.

312. 525. 227.

[Oct. Name of Lodge. Cosby. Cosmos. Country Club. Cowgill. Craft. Craig. Crane. Crescent Hill. Criterion.' Cuba. Cunningham. Cypress.

D. 492. 539. 386. 400. 562.

88. 137. 119. f

39. 532.

325. 300.

Daggett. Dawn. Dayton. Decatur. Deepwater. Defiance. Delphian. De Soto. DeWitt. Dexter. Dockery. Doric.

E. 285.

Earl. 630. East Gate. 384. East Prairie. 575. Easter.' 291. Edina. 318. Eldorado. 648. Elmer. 599. Elvins. 607. Eminence.' 595. Emmanuel. 14. Eolia. 497. Equality. 121. Erwin. 278. Essex. 505. Euclid. 73. Eureka. 27. Evergreen. .405. Everton. 577. Ewing. 332. Excello. 441. Excelsior.

Name of Lodge. F. 483. Fairfax. 2-90. }i'airmount. 44. Fair Play. 619. Fairview. 132. Farmington. 47. Fayette. 345. FellowsQ.ip. 281. Fenton. 542. Ferguson. 339. Fidelity. 261. Florence. 23. Florida. 214. Forest City. 578. Forest Park. 453. Forsyth. 554. Foster. 212. Four Mile. 192. Frankford. 363.. Fraternal. 352. Friend. 89. Friendship. 48. Fulton.

No.

425. 414. 107. 178. 58H. 474.

--..

G. 515. Galena. 106. Gallatin. 423. Galt. 655. Gardenville. 359. Garrett. 522.- Gate City. 422. Gate of the Temple. 465. Gaynor City. 125. Gen try ville. 9. George Washington. 250. Glensted. 427. Glenwood. 475. Golden. 218. Good Hope. 72. Gorin. 436. Gothic. 397. Gower. 289. Graham. 644: Grain Valley. 514. Granby. 579. Grandin. 276. Grand River. 618. Grandview. 272. Granite. !)l).

173. 159.

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Grant City. Gray Summit. Green City.

Narne of Lodge. Green Ridge. Greensburg. Greenville. Griswold. Grove Spring. Guilford. H.

216. 336. 224. 188. 322. 499. 171. 395. 21.

571. 459. 354. 37. 477. 338. 123. 288. 187. 104. 211. 527. 364. 455. 362. 279. 262. 660. 49. 251. 239. 215. 580.

4. 130. 32. 415. 30.

Hale City. Hallsville. Hamilton. Hannibal. Hardin. Harmony. Hartford. Hatfield. Havana. Hayti. Hazelwood. Hebron. Hemple. Henderson. Herculaneum. Hermann. Hermitage. Hermon. Heroine. Hickory Hill. Higbee. HigginsvillE. Hinton. Hiram. Hogle's Creek Holden. Holliday. Holt. Hope. Hopewell. HornersvillE:- . Houston. Howard. Hume. Humphrey. Hunnewell. Huntsville. l.

410. 581. 76.

Iberia. Illmo. Independence.

280

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Appendix

Name of Lodge. No. 54. Index. 536. Ingomar. 381. Ionia. 154. Ionic. 143. Irondale. 420. Itaska. 446. Ivanhoe.

J. 82. 541. 447. 500. 564. 398. 43. 640. 315. 480. 164. 321. 457. 335. 411.

Jackson. Jacksonville. Jacoby. Jameson. Jamesport. Jasper. Jefferson. Jennings. Jerusalem. Jewel. Joachim. Jonathan. Jonesburg. Joplin. Joppa.

220. 311. 329. 68. 243. 376. 309. 118. 264. 105. i84. 245. 582.

K. Kansas City. Kearney. Kennedy. Kennett. Keystone. King Hill. King Hiram. Kingston. Kirbyville. Kirksville. Kirkwood. Knob Noster. Koshkonong. L.

222. La Belle. 83. Laclede. 115. Laddonia. 437. Lafayette. 489. Lakeville. 292. Lamar.

Name of Lodge. No. 460. Lambskin. 574. La Monte. 531. Lane's Prairie. 237. La Plata. 253. Laredo. 692. La Russell. 606. Lathrop. 145. Latimer. 598. Leadwood. 77. Lebanon. 494. Lewistown. 149. Lexington. 31. Liberty. 302. Lick Creek. 138. Lincoln. 326. Linn. 152. Linn Creek. 51. Livingston.. 521. Lockwood. 488. Lock Spring. 257. Lodge of Light. 259. Lodge of Love. 268. Lodge of Truth. 128. Lorraine. 409. Louisville. 403. Lowry City 394. Lucerne.

M. 433. 'Mack's Creek 91. Madison. 626. Magnolia. 112. Maitland. 40路6. Malden. 402. Malta. 240. Manes. 543. Mansfield. 623. Maple. 566. Maplewood. 481. Marceline. 110. Marcus. 616. Marion. 390. Marionville. 165. Maryville. 324. McDonald. 146. McGee. 260. Mechanicsville. 458. Melville. 16. Memphis.

No. 313. 35. 2. 85. 244. 42. 516. 567. 151. 471. 1. 639. 344. 144. 612. 129. 295. 64. 490. 246. 58. 408. 186. 603. 184. 351. 558. 294. 028. 614. 158. 637. 382. 476. 439. 40. 99. 327. 221.

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

N. 25. 568.

560. 247.

60. 199. 307.

429.

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Naphtall. Naylor. Nelson. Neosho. New Bloomfield. New Hope. New London. New Madrid.

No. 270. 175. 473. 470. 647. 372. 643. 157. 358. 622. 181. 583.

Name of Lodge. New Salem. Newton. Nineveh. Nodaway. Noel. Nonpareil. Northeast. North Star. Northwest. Norwood. Novelty. Novinger.

O. 163. 134. 576. 139. 546. 518. 303. 317. 7. 624. 297.

241. 18. 140. 19. 650. 308. 65. 11. 330. 319. 530. 498. 551. 92. 502. 136. 472. 399.

652. 182. 314.

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

P. Palestine. Palmyra. Papinsville. Paris Union. Parma.. Parrott. Pattonsburg. Pauldingville. Paul Revere. Paulville. Peculiar. Pee Dee. Pendleton. Perseverance. Philadelphia. Phoenix. Pickering. Pike. Pilgrim. Pilot Knob. .Pine.

Appendix

282 No. 428. 469. 504. 113. 160. 142. 467. 176. 79. 349. 232. 95. 209. 166. 242. 131. 556. 503. 179. 657. 148. 658. 190. 596. 180. 383.

Name of Lodge. Pittsville. Plato. Platte City. Plattsburg. Pleasant. Pleasant Grove. Pleasant Hope. Point Pleasant. Polar Star. Pollock. Polo. Pomegranate. Poplar Bluff. ~t路:.. Portageville. 1',-. Portland. Potosi. Prairie. Prairie Home. Pride of the West. Progress. Purdy. Purity. Putnam. Puxico. Pyramid. Pythagoras.

380. 196.

Q. Queen City. Quitman.

478. 33. 258. 201. 223. 451. '391. 584. 468. 280. 570. 167. 479. 385. 57. 361. 13. 496.

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

No. 67. 435. 34l. 213. 550. 404. 426. 204. 316. 238. 90. 572.

[Oct. Narne of Lodge. Rocheport. Rockbridge. Rockville. Rolla. Rose Hill. Rosendale. Rothville. Rowley. Rural. Rushville. Russellville. Rutledge.

~)~

Salem. Saline. Salisbury. Samaritan. Sampson. Santa Fe. Sarcoxie. 71. Savannah. 508. Saxton. 448. Schell City. 126. Seaman. 236. Sedalia. 517. Seligman. 513. Senath. 585. Shamrock. 646. Shaveh. 653. Shawnee 625. Sheffield. 256. Shekinah. 228. Shelbina. 371. Sheldon. 304. Signal. 310. Sikeston. 75. Silex. 511. Skidmore. 266. Social. 271. Solomon. 206. Somerset. 200. Sonora. 547. South Gate. 466. Southwest. 296. Sparta. 524. Spickardsville. 155. Spring Hill. 96. St. Andrews. 273. St. Clair. 225. 226. 208. 424. 298. 462. 293.

No. 588. 234. 230. 28. 78. 020. 93. 109. 419. 133. 634. 538. 523. 283. 608. 604. 174. 69. 655'. 263. 617.

Name of Lodge. St. Francisville. St. Francois. St. James. St. John's. St. Joseph. St. Louis. St. Marks. Stanberry. Star. Star of the West. Steele. Stella. Stinson. Stockton. Strafford. Strasburg. Sturgeon. Sullivan. Summerv1lle. Summit. Swope Park.

T. 665. 438. 299. 177. 661. 569. 56. 631. 111. 638. 205. 641. 122. 440. 34. 360. 114. 350. 12.

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

u. 693. 124. 210. 6. 495.

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Union. Union Star. Unionv1lle. United. Unity.

No. Name of Lodge. 649. University. 421. Urbana. 286. Urich.

V. 413. Valley. 629. Valley Park. 509. Van Buren. 491. Vandalia. 493. Vernon. 452. Verona. 320. Versailles. 94. Vienna. 62. Vinci!.

W. 348. 52. 605. 456. 627. 74. 609. 87. 61. 526. 375. 235. 636. 512. 98. 84. 22. 613. 194. 46. 445. 103. 396. 15. 53. 340. 202. 434. 301. 417. 162. 374.

Wadesburg. Wakanda. Walker.路 Wallace. Wallace Park. Warren. Warrenton. Washington. Waverly. Wayne. Waynesville. Weatherby. Weaubleau. Webb City. Webster. Webster Groves. Wellington. Wellston. Wellsville. Wentzville. Westgate. West View. Western Light. Western Star. Weston. Westport. Westville. Wheeling. White Hall. White Water. Whitesville. Wilderness.

No. 620. 8. 370. 191. 29. 540. 430. 277. 387. 24.

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Appendix

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

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Xenia. Y.

563.

York.

545. 18!J.

Zalma. Zeredatha.

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Appendix

285

MASONIC DISTRICTS STATE OF MISSOURI, 1923. County

District

Adair 2 Andrew .......•...••.....•• 9 Atchison .................•.. 8 Audrain 27 Barton .................•... 43 Barry 55 . Bates ..................•.... 35 Benton .... ; .. ~ ........••... 36 Benton (Lodge 418) ••........ 37 Bollinger .................•.. 49 Boone ....•......•......•... 2'6 Buchanan .............•..... 9 Butler ' 52 Caldwell 12 Callaway 27 Camden 38 Cape Girardeau .....•....... 49 Carroll 20 Carter 47 ,Cass ............•........... 34 Cedar 42 Chariton 19 Christian 54 Clark .. : .....•....•.......•. 1. Clay 11 Clinton ................•.... 11 31 Cole Cooper "...•. ; .25 Cra\vford 39 Dade 42 Dallas ....•................. 41 Daviess 10 DeKalb ' 10 Dent 39 Douglas 46 Dunklin 51 Franklin ....•............... 32 Gasconade 32 Gentry ,.". 6 Greene .•..... , 45 Grundy 4 Harrison .........•.......... 5 Henry 37 Hickory 41 Holt 8 Howard 25 Howell '.........•..... 53 Iron 48

County

District

Jackson (County) .....••.... 59 Jackson (Kansas City) .•..•• 22 ,Jasper ................•..... 44 Jefferson .............•..... 40 Johnson ...........•.......• 36 Knox ....•...............••• 2 Laclede ...........••....... 38 Lafayette .... , •...........•. 23 Lawrence ........•......•... 65 Lewis ..............•....•••15 Lincoln ••..........••.•.•... 29 Linn ............••.......•. 13 Livingston ...........•....•.12 Macon ............•......•. 14 Madison .............••...•• 48 Marion .....•.•......•.••••. 15 Maries ...........• ',' .•.•..•• 58 Maries' (Lodge 531) ..••..•.. 39 McDonald ......•..•.•••••.• 56 Mercer ..................••• 4 Miller ........•............• 58 Miller (Lodges 203 'and 410) .• 38 Mississippi ; •. 50 Morgan ............••.•••.•. 58 Moniteau ·..........••.•..... 31 Monroe 17 Montgomery ..........•...•. 28 New Madrid ............•... 51 Newton .................•••. ,56 Nodaway 7 Oregon •.................•.. 53 Osage .........•........••.. 31 Ozark 53 Pemiscot 51 Perry •...............••..••• 49 Pettis ..................•.•. 36 Phelps ..............•....... 39 Pike 16 Platte ........•............. 21 Polk .................•...... 41 Pulaski ...................•. 38 Pulaski (Lodge 346) •. ; ..••.. 39 Putnam .................•.•. 3 Ralls 15 Randolph ....•....•...•..••. 18 Ray ................•...•••. 20 Reynolds ....••....•..•.•••. 47 Ripley .••..•....•..•..•••••. 62

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County District St. Charles ...............••. 30 St. Clair •...............•••. 37 St. Francois ............•... 48 . St. Francois (Lodge 535) ••.. 40 St. Genevieve 48 St. Louis (City) .........•... 33 St. Louis (County) ...•..•..• 57· Saline 2·4 Scott 50 Schuyler ...................• 1 Scotland ..............•...•. 1 Shannon •............•..•.. 47 Shelby 14

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CoU""'y District Stoddard ................••. 50 Stone .....................•.. 64 Sullivan .................••. 3 Taney ....................•. 64 Texas 46 Vernon .....................•. 43 Warren '. ..........• 30 Washington .............••.. 40 Wayne , 52 Webster ................••.. 45 Worth ........•............. 6 Wright .................•... 46

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Lodge

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Missouri •.•••••••• Meridian •.••••••• Beacon ••••••••••• Howard ••.••••••• United Ark O'Sulllvan •••••••• Wllliamsburg Geo. Washington ..• Agency ..•••••.•.• Pauldingville ••••.• T~ro ..•••.••.•.•• RIsing Sun ...•... Eolia Western Star Memphis •••.••..• Clarksville ....•••. Palmyra •..••••••• Paris Union •...•• St. Louis ...•••••• Havana .•.••••••. Welllngton .•.•••.• Florida ...•••••••• Wyaconda •••••••• Naphtal1 •.••••••• Ava Evergreen ••.••.•• St. John ..•••••.•• Windsor Huntsville .••••••. Liberty Humphreys .••.••. Ralls ...•..•.•••.• Troy Mercer ..•.•••.••• Cooper ..•.•••.•••

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St. Louis ••.•••••••.....•••.•.•.••. Robt. L.. Les-sley J. M. Gibson .•.•.•. St. Louis .•..••..••...••••....••.•. Albert 1\1. Simon Thos. C. Kuhnle •.. St. Louis Carl F. Hammer F. L. Magoon New Franklin Howard •..•.•• T. C. Earickson C. F. Lee ...•.•••.• Springfield Greene Clarence U. Allen M. F. Smith ~ewark Knox A. H. Marquette J. R. Nelson Walnut Grove •..••. Greene •••••••• G. A. Brim Jno. S. McLemore •. Williamsburg Callaway J. Robt. Barker O. Garrett 81. Louis •••.•••••••.......-..••..••. Chester A. Kennedy .. Wm. L. Reynolds .•• Agency ..•.•.•.••••. Buchanan •..•• H. T. Owsley D. B. DeakinsWright. City •••••.•. Warn;n ..•••.•• J. H. Stegen , Wm. Heidtmann Caledoma ~ ••.••.•••. Washmgton •••• Edw. E ..Drew W. J. De~t ..•.••.. No. Kansas City R. 1 Clay E. K. WIlllams J. M. BleVIns •..••.. ~olla ....••••••••••• Pike ...•••••••• H. G. Lewis Wharton Schooler •.. ~Vlnston Davless •••••••• E. B.:\Iiles .. :: _A. E. DeFord Memphis .•.••.••••. Scotland •••••• Geo. W. :\loore R. I. Ladd :::larksville ..•.•••... Pike ...••••.••• K. C. Patton O. S. Edwards •..••. Palmyra .•.••••••••• Marlon .•••.••. Geo. B. Lewis C. L. Legg-ett. Paris .: ..•...••••.•• Monroe .••••••• Wm. C. :\Iontgomery .. Thos. F. Hurd .....• St. LoUIS •••.•••.•••......•..•••...• E. H. Hellbron H. A. Steiner McFall ..•••.•••.•.• Gentry .••••••. H. Clay Jolly Roy N. Jolly DeKalb .•.••..•••••. Buchanan ••••• Chas. L. Sharp T. F. }'reeman Florida •...••••••••• Monroe .••••••. W. H. McCreery 0_ P. Violette LaGrange ..•.•••••.. Lewis .••••••••.1. Sam Quinn Leslie Edwards •••.• St. Louis •..••.•••••..........••••.• R. E. Dunn Paul E. Eckardt Ava Douglas Lynn K. Stewart. L H. Orr New Haven ..•..•.•• Franklin .••••• H. C. Wilkinson Aug. S. Riechers Hannibal ...•...••.. Marion ....•••• .Jas. E. Whaley Wm. H. Blackshaw .. Windsor Henry A. L. DutT., W. F. "'anson EIuntsville ...••.••.. Randolph ...••• W. E. Bagby........ "I. D. Evans Liberty ; Clay W. C. Crawford T. F. DeBerry .•••• ; EIumphreys ...•..••• Sullivan .•••••• F. C. Pratt. C. E. Humphreys Centre ..•••...••.•. Ralls ....•••... Edwin R. Cupp G. C. Layne ...•••• Troy Lincoln Tesse T. Garrett. Wm. C. Martin Princeton ....•••.••• Mercer •••••••. Harold .1. Alley W. A. "fabe Boonvllle ..•.•..•••. Cooper ...••••. Robt. E. Frazier M. E. SchmIdt .•..•

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Lodge

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Gounty

Master

Secretary

Time of Meeting

82 I Jackson .•••••••.. Linneus '" ••••••••. Linn ..•••••••• 'f. M. McClanahan, Jr.. H. E. Symons ..•••• ' 1st and 3d Fridays 83 Laclede .••••••... Lebanon ..••••••••• Laclede ..•••••• C. R. O'DelI C. E. Lingsweiler •. 1st Wednesday 84 Webster Groves .,. Webster Groves ••••. &t. Louis .•.... E . .M. Ros·evear Geo. A. Shepardson .. 2d and 4th Tuesdays 85 Miami Miami Saline A. M. Ayres .Tas. E. Byers FrIday on or before full moon 86 Brookfield •••••••. Brookfield •.•••••••. Linn ..••.••... W. H. Kukkuck Hugh Ridings .••••. 2d and 4th Tuesdays C. W. Hartfield Thursday on or before fulI moon 87 Washington .•.•.•. Greenfield .•.•••••• ' Dade ..•••••... R. P. Murphy 88 Defiance .•.••••••. Sheridan •..•••••••. Worth ••.•••••. .T. W. Ev·ans A. C. Coy Frl. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after 89 Friendship ••••.•• Chillicothe .•••••••• Livingston .•'... Clyde D. iHaxwelI Wm. E. Walsh •.•••. 1st and 3d Fridays 90 RusseIlville • • • . •• RusseIlville . • • • • • •. Cole •.•••••..• B. R. Stevens J. K. Hunter ...••.. Friday on or before full moon C. H. Eubankl ; 2d and 4th Tuesdays 91 Madison ••••••••• Madison •.•.••••••• Monroe .•.••••..Toe A. Tyler Geo. H. Burbach , 1st and 3d Tuesdays 92 Perseverance •••••. Louisiana •.•.•••••• Pike ...••.•••• Louis J. Graue J. A. BarKS 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 93 St. Marks ••.•••• Cape Girardeau ...• Cape Girardeau. W. G. McCain f. P. Anderson...... SaturdaY on or before full moon 94 Vienna .•.••.•••• Vienna ..•••••.•••.. Maries ., •••••. J. B. Palmer 95 Pomegranate ••••. St. Louis ••.•••••••.......•.•.•..•. Gustav C. Guenther .. E. E. Vetter ••••• 1st anti 3d Saturdays 96 St. Andrews ••••• Shelbyvllle •••••.•.• Shelby ....•••. G. F. Miller W. C. Hewitt ...••• 2d and 4th Fridays 97 Bethany •••••.••• Bethany ...••....•. Harrison ....•. W. W. Vandivert.... Chas. T. Bridges .,. 2nd and 4th Tuesda~'s 98 Webster ....... ~. Marshfield ......... Webster ....... Robt. W. Fyan John R. Bruce ...... Friday on or after fulI moon 99 Mt. Vernon : ••••• Mt. Vernon ••••••• Lawrence .••••. W. L. Howard E. A. Smith ....•.•• 1st and 3d Fridays 100 Ash Grove ••••••• Ash Grove ...••••... Greene .••.•••• Edward E. Shaw.... Jno. F. Mason ..•.•. 2d and 4th Thursdays' Bogard Carroll W. B. Newnham N. F. :\Iathews 2d and 4th Tuesdays 101 Bogard Robt. C. Kealey 2d and 4th Tuesdays 102 Bloomington .•••• Bevier ..•..••..••••. Macon ....•.... David J. Edwards 103 West View •.•••• MllIersviIle •.•..••. Cape Girardeau. Dale S. Miller G. H. Miller ..•.•.. Saturday on or after full moon Leo Adler ....•••.•. 2d and 4th Tuesdays 104 Heroine ••••••••• Kansas City •••••••. Jackson •••.••. Ben R. "oJessing Kirksville Adair C. ,,1. Hughes J. F. Miller, Jr 1st and 3d Tuesdays 105 Kirksville ~ GaIlatin Daviess Virgil Chrane Wm. O. Tague 2d and 4th Tuesdays 106 GaIlatln 107 Greenville •••••••. Greenville ..•••••••• Wayne ..•.•.•. C. V. Estes A. G. Templeton 1st and 3d Saturdays 108 Altamont •.•••••.. Altamont .•.••••••• Daviess ..•.•••. Geo. Lehman , Ben H. Kuhns 2d and 4th Thursdays 109 Stanberry •••••••. Stanberry ..••••••.. Gentry .••...•• Harry R. Smith S. M. Hinkley ..•••. 1st and 3d Mondays 110 Marcus •••.••••••. Fredericktown •••••. Madison •...•.• Fred I,. Hill Louis Schwaner •••. 1st and 3d Thursaays 111 Trenton Trenton Grundy L. Barnett A. 0 .. Ginn 1st and 3d Thursdays 112 Maitland .•.•••••. Maitland .•..•••.•• Holt ....•..•... Lloyd Arterburn E. D. Patterson 2nd and 4th Saturdays 113 Plattsburg ........ Plattsburg ......... Clinton ........ C. W. DowelI C. W. Chastain Saturday on or before full moon 114 Twilight .••••••••. Columbia ...••••.. , Boone ...••.••. Robt. E. Gallaher C. M. Edwards...... 2d and 4th Tuesdays 115 Laddonia .•••••••. Laddonia " •.•••.. '. Audralu .•••••. S. L. Garner A. R. Hancock Friday on or before full moon 116 Barnes .••••••.•.. Cabool ....•••..••. Texas ..•••••.. H. M. Cannaday Jesse Lareau ••.••.• Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after 117 C~id~~il' \~:. C: . .Ald~id~~"""""" Oth~" S~'it~~;: i~i '~~d' 3d' T'h~~s'ci;;; 118 Ki~g;t~~' . '::::::::'IKi~g;t~~" 119 I De Soto De Soto Jetferson Wm. Vogel. D. L. Rouggly 2d and 4th Thursdays

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Compass •••••••••. ParkvUle ••••••••••. Platte ••••••••• W. P. Noland Geo. B. Fewson ...•. 2d Saturday Erwin •••••••••••. St. Louis •••••••.••..........•...•.• A. A. Blankenmeister. W. A. Kleinschmidt •• 2d and 4th Fridays Triplett Triplett Chariton ••. ; ••. E. E .. Klee W. P. Gaines 1st and 3d Thursdays Hermann .•.•••••. Hermann ....•...••. Gasconade .•.. Wm. Nasse L. R. Wentzel •••••• 1st and' 3d Mondays Union Star ••..•.. Union Star ••••••••. DeKalb •.•••••• L. A. Powell , H. D. Wilson 2nd and 4th Fridays GentryvUle .•.••.. GentryvUle ..•.•.••. Gentry .••••••• Curtig Crawford A. W. Bowman •••• Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Seaman •..••••••. Milan .•.••..••••••. Sullivan ••.•••• Harvey Harris ..' Chas. E. Smith .•••• 1st and 3d Mondays Athens ..•.••••••. Albany Gentry •••••••• G. F. Kling Tom C. Holden 2d and 4th Fridays Lorraine •••••••••. Ridgeway ..•••••.••. Harrison ••.••• Earl E. Bowen .los. L. Mir~on i\<lon. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Monett ••••••••••• Monett Barry .•••••••• M. L. Lane F. M. Shriver 1st and 3d Fridays Hume ' Hume Bates ..••••••• J. P. Adams .T. F. Hopkins 1st and 3d Thursdays Potosi ..•••..••••. Potosi ...•••.•••.•.. Washington •••• Park lIL Banta J. W. ~ettle •••••••• lfriday on or before full moon Farmington ••••••. Farmington •••••••• ,St. Francois ••• W. T. C. Weimer O. W. Bleeck •••••• Every Friday Star of the West .. Ironton ..•••.••••••. Iron •••••••.•• .los. C. Forshee W. W. Reese .•••••• 2d and 4th Fridays Olean ...••••••••. Olean MUleI' .•.•.•••• Edw. F. Starling J. E. Hite ••.•.••••• 3d Saturday Braymer .••••••• ~ . Braymer ....••••••.. Caldwell ....••• Geo. S. Dowell , D. Irving Farrar •••• 2d and 4th Tuesdays Phoenix •.••••••. Bowling Green .•... Pike ...••••••. G. A. Magruder H. M. Strother ••••• 1st and 3d Tuesdlfys Delphian •..••.•.. Birch Tree ..•.•.... Shannon •.•••• H. Kirkendall G. S. Wattles 3d Saturday I Lincoln ..•••••... Fillmore ..•••••••••. Andrew ...••.•• .T. L. Gelvin Roscoe G. Hare 1st and 3d Tuesdays Oregon ..•.••••••. Oregon Holt Harry E. ~li1ne J. T. Thatcher •••••• 1st lHonday and 3d Saturday PapinsvUle ••••••. Rich Hill R. R. 5 .. Bates ..••••••• Walter Nafus J. V. Bradley ••••.• Saturday on or before ,full moon Amsterdam ••.•••. Amsterdam ' •••••.••. Bates ..••••••• W. F. Yingst. C. F. Howe 2d and 4th Tuesdays Pleasant Grove ••. OttervUle ..••••••••. Cooper ..•••.•• H. S. Ramseyer J. H. Gunn 2d and 4th Wednesdays Irondale •••••••••. Irondale .•••.••••••. Washington ••...r. P. yeargain , W. H. Martin ••.. 1st and 3d Saturdays Modern •.•.•.••••. Humansvllle •••••.• , Polk •..••••••• Edward Hall. Loren T. Heaton..... *Friday on or bef. f. m. of each month Latimer •••••..••. Licking Texas ....••••• F. W. Ramsey Albert N. Marr Sl(turday on or before full moon Francis W. Dooley 2d and 4th Saturdays McGee •••••.•.•••. College Mound ••..•. Macon ; .••••••• Jesse M. Webster Cass ••.••.••.•••. Harrisonville •••.•••. Cass .'.•••••.•• Levi Smith, Jr .las. H. Allen 1st and 3d Fridays Purdy .••••••••••. Purdy ..••••.•••••. , Barry ....•.••. W. D. Cowherd C. E. Wllliams ••••• 1st and 3d Thursdays Lexington ••••••• ' Lexington .••••..... Lafayette ...••. Z. M. ·WiIliams W. R. Eckle ••••••• 3d Tuesday Birming •••••••••. Faucett ..•.•.•••••.. Buchanan •••.. Wm. C. Dunlap H. ::VI. McCauley .•• 4th Saturday Milton ..•••.•..•. :\oIoberly ...••.•..•.. Randolph ....•. E. L. Fleming .....•.. Arthur Haak ..•••. 1st Saturday Linn Creek •.•••.. Linn Creek ...•••••. Camden •••••.. Chas. O. Calkin .las. E. Foster Sat. on· or before f. m. and 2 wks. after Bloomfield •.•••••. Bloomfield •.•••••••. Stoddard .•.••. E. A. Humphrey C: A. Powell 1st and 3d Tuesdays Ionic ....•.••••••. Desloge ..•.•..••.••. St. Francois •.. Ora Blankenship Albert J. Clay 1st and 3d Thursdays SpringHill Chillicothe, R. R. 3 Livingston ..••• Chas. Hughes Thos. J. Nash Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Ashland ...••••••. Ashland ...•••••..•. Boone ..••••••. Claude Old E. P. Crenshaw 1st and 3d Fridays North Star •.••••. Rockport ..•.•••.••. Atchison ••.•••. J. E. Welch L. P. Dean 2d and 4th Thursdays Mountain Grove ••. Mountain Grove .•••. Wright ...••••. Wm. S. Gobble Z. T. Skirvin 2d and 4th Fridays Green City .•••••. Green City ••.•••••. Sullivan .•••••. John W. Woy Thos. R. Davis •••. 1st and 3d Thursdays Pleasant .••••••••. ;\o!orrisville •••••••••. Polk ...••••..• Thos. A. Ewing B. W. Mitchell •••• Friday on or before full moon Clifton Hill ••••••. Clifton Hill ••••••••. Randolph •••••. E. H. Hurt J. W. Richeson ••••• 1st and 3d Thursdays Whitesville ••••••. Whitesville .•.•••••• 'IAndrew •••••.•. G. F. Smith C. F. Beahm Sat. on or before f. m. and 2d Thurs. after Occidental •••••••. St. Louis ••••••••••........•.••••••. Walter D. Dodd C. L. Alexander ••.• 1st and 3d Mondays Joachim •••.•••.•. Hillsboro ..••.•••••. Jefferson .•.•••• R. E. Kleinschmidt E. M. Williams Saturday on or before full moon *Friday on or before full moon of each month and two weeks after during months of November, Decelnber, January and February.

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No·1 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202

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Maryville Maryville Nodaway Portageville Portageville New Madrid Revere Revere Clark _ Colony ..•••.•..•. Rutledge .•••••••••• Knox ..•••••••• CamdeIl' Point ••.. Camden Point •••••• _Platte ••••••••• Benevolence l:tica Livingston Hartford •.•••••••. Livonia ••.••••••••• Putnam ••••••• Censer .•••••.•.••• Macon ••.•••••••••• :Macon •••••••• Gray Summit •.... Gray Summit ••••••. Franklin .•••••• Sturgeon •.•.•••.. Sturgeon ••••••••••. Boone ••••••••• Newton •••.•.••••. Stark City ••.••••••. Newton ..•.•••. Point Pleasant ••. Marston •••••••••••. l'iew Madrid ••• Te;s;:as Houston - Texas GrIswold .•••••••. Bellflower ••.••••••. ;\-Iontgomery •••• Pride of the West. St. Louis Pyramid St. Louis Novelty ••.••••••• NoveltY ...••.••••• Knox .••••••••. -Pilot Knob •••.••. Richville •. •. .••• •• Douglas ••••••• California •••••••. California ••••••••• Moniteau •.•.•• Morley ••.•••••• " ~Iorley ..•.••••• , •. Scott .•.••••... Chamois ...•••••.. Chamois •.•••••••.• Osage ..•••••.• Morality •.•••••••. Renick •••••••••••• Randolph .••••• Hermon •...•••••. Liberal .••••••.•••• Barton .••••.•. Hannibal ...•••••. Hannibal •••••••••• )Iarion ..•••••. Zeredathll .••••••. St. Joseph ••••••••• Buchanan .••••• Putnam ••.••••••. NewtowIl' ••••••• , •• Sullivan ••••••• Wilson .••.••••••. Pocahontas •••••••• Cape Girardeau. Frankford •••••••. Frankford .••••.•••• Pike .••••••••• Angerona ..••••••. Missouri City •••••• Clay •••••••.•• Wellsville .•••••••. WellSVille ..•••••••• :\Iontgomery •.• Bolivar ••••••••••. Bolivar •••••••••••• Polk •••••••••. Quitman .••••••••. Quitman .•.•••••••• Nodaway •••••. Carthage •••••••• Carthage •••••••••• Jasper •••••••• Allensville •••••••. Allendale •••••••••• Worth ••••••••• New Hope •••••••. Elsberry ••••••••••• Lincoln .~ •••••• Sonora _Watson Atchison Ravenwood Ravenwood Nodaway Westville •••••••• Marceline ••••••••• Linn .••••••••••

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Loren E. Womack Fred W. Smith 1st and 3d Wednesdays Benj. Segal. A. J. Carnahan 1st and 3d Thursdll~'s Harry W. Suter R. T. Hardy 1st and 3d Thursdays Harry N. Killen..... \-Vm. 11. Beckner Saturday on or before full moon Robt. A. Shortridge .. A. S. Herndon ..•••. Tuesday OIl' or before full moon P. E. Bagley H. D. Rice Saturday on or before full moon Geo. A. Lane H. L. Dickerson Saturday on or before full moon Lloyd Smith Thos. A. Craig ••••. 1st and 3d Mondays A. .r. Holthaus .J. E. Taylor 1st and 3d Thursdays E .. R. Boothe E. N_ Gentry Friday on or before full moon Ewell Dunaway John T. Harrison 1st and 3d Wednesdays Chas. Pi!'ey Geo. Neumann Saturday on or bef. f. m.•. 2d Thurs. aft. Wm. T. Bridges W. H. Farris Saturday on or after full moon Sarge ~L Ball Jno. B. Moseley )londay on or before full moon W. _K H. Browne Louis Tisch 2d and 4th Wednesdays .John P. Harrington .. W. L. Hulburd 2d and 4th Fridays Zene Howerton Zora E. Howerton )londay orr or before full moon O. E. Dickison...... V. C. Dickison...... Saturday on or before full moon Henry _F. Heck R. L. Fulks •••.... 2d and 4th Fridays Wm. A. Foster R. H. Leslie .•••... 2d and _4th Fridays Ralph D. StonnerR. H. Pahmeier .••.. 4th. :Friday Arthur G. Davi&' M. M. Brooks ••••. 1st and 3d Thursdays M. S. Higgins E. H. Roselle ·, 1st and 3d Thursdays A. L. Stewart. Theo. A. Ross •.•.•. 2d and 4th Mondays r,'. Y. Churchill Geo. L. Markley ••• 2d. and 4th Tuesdays Harry O. Hoover -: C. D. Thomas Saturday on or before full moon C. L. Litzelfelner D. C. Thompson ••••. Saturday on or before full moon O. W. Snodgrass H. C. Steele ••••••.. 2d and 4th Mondays John W. Temple Robt. E. Hicklin 1st and 3d Tuesdays L. R. Finley C. A. Heckart ••..•. 2d and 4th Tuesdays Chas. E. Elliston Joe W. Gravely ••••• Wednesday on or before full mOOD John .T. McDonald .•.. Fred Wright .••••• 1st and 3d Saturdays .los. E. Davis - M. F. Viernow ••• 2d and 4th Thursdays John C. Roberts C. O. Brewit .•.•• Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after R. B. Black C, S. Huckstep .•• Saturday before full moon J. D. Hays H. B. Shandy 1st and 3d Saturdays J. L. Lewis J. J. Smith 2d and· 4th Thursdays E. Howard W. O. Hainds 3d Saturday

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Clarkton ••••••••• , Clarkton ••••••••••• ' Dunklin ••••••• Carroll ::-Jorborne Carroll Glensted ..••••••• Glensted •.•••••••••. Morgan ••••••• Hope ...•..•••••• Washington •••••.•• Franklin ••••••• Alanthus Stanberry, R. 4 Gentry Laredo , Laredo ' Grundy Butler •.••••••••• ,Butler ••••••••••••• ' Bates ••••••••• Alton ..••••••••• ' Alton ••••••••••••• Oregon •••••••• Shekinah ..••••••. Festus .•••••••••••• Jell'erson •••••• Lodge of Light .. ' EagleYille Harrison Ravanna ...••••. ,Ravanna ••••••••••• Mercer •••••••. Lodge' of Love ••. Laucaster •••••••••• Schuyler .••••• Mechanicsville .•• ,Hamburg •••••••••• St. Charles •••• Florence ••••••••• New Florence •••••• Montgomery ••• Holden ••..•••••• ' Holden .•.••••••••• Johnson ..••••• Summit •..••••••. Lee's Summit •••••..Jackson ••••••• Kirbyville Hollister Taney Corinthian .•..... Warrensburg ••••••• Johnson .•••••• Social ••..•...... ~Iartinsburg ••••••• Audrain ••••••• Aurora .•.•...... 8t. Louis .••.••••••..•..•.••••• ,0 • • • Lodge of Truth .. ' Atlanta ...••.•.•••• Macon .••••••• Brotherhood St..Joseph Buchanan New Salem ' Winfield •.••••••••• Lincoln ••.•••• Solomon •........ Springfield ••.•••••• Greene ..•••••• Granite. . . . .. • . .. Sedalla ...••••..••• Pettis ..••••••• St. Clair Osceola ...••••.•••• St. Clair ..•••. Cold Spring Leeton ...••••.•••• Johnson •...•.• Bunker .•..••••••. Bunker ••.••••••••• Reynolds ....•. Grand River •••.• Freeman ••••••••••• Cass .••••••••• Wm. D. Muir ••.• Pilot Grove •••••••• Cooper .•.••••• Essex ..••••••••• Essex .•••••••••••• Stoddard .••••• Hogle's Creek •..• ' Wheatland ••••••••• Hickory ••••••• Reeds Spring •... Reeds Spring •••••• Stone .•••••••• Fenton Fenton St. Louis Cosmos. •• ••• •• •• St. Louis ••••••••••••..••..•••.•••• Stockton ••••••••. Stockton ••••••••• 'Icedar ••••••••• Canopy ...•••••••. Aurora .••••.•••••• Lawrence •••••• Earl ...••.••••••. Col!ey •.•••.••••••• Daviess ••••••••

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A. R. Zimmerman L. J. Dunn ••..•••. 1st and 3d Mondays John I. Vale , W. H. Hass 2d and 4th Mondays Geo. W. Gerhart. J. E. Marriot .•.•••. Saturday on .01' before full moon G. H. Egbert. W. A. Pfautsch •••. 1st and 3d Fridays D. M. Pierce E. E. Spainhower Sat.. on or before f. m. and 2 wks. after Wm. F. Gippert B. F. Wood 2d and 4th Tuesdays Thos. C. Brammer H. M. Cannon 2d and 4th Tuesdays .J. O. Dotson , Horace B. .Johnson .. , Saturday on or before full moon Bond Hattershire , H. E. Vaughn •••••• 2d and 4th Tuesdays J. E. Harper J. C. Thompson 1st and 3d Tuesdays Orin Callaway E. J. Means •••.••. Wednesday before full mJon Lewis M. Pagitt H. C. Burkland ••••. 2d and 4th Frida:l's A. Fluesmeier King Pugh .•.•••.. Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after "V. H. Branstetter Howard Ellis ..•••. 2d and 4th Saturdays l''}dw. T. Webb Chas. W. Atkins •... 1st and 3d Thursdays Ben Turotr J. W. Williams 1st and 3d Fridays V. M. James C. L, Mann S·~t. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after C. Cas~';ngham L. C. Gore 1st and 3d Tuesdays Roy 'V. Moser C. F. Watkins , Saturday on or after full moon Chas. Y. Ehrmann R. A. Tubbesing •••. 1st and 3d Tuesdays Jos. D. Miles p, L..Jones 1st and 3d :Mondays Waldo Byers , TIlos. Shaffer 2d and 4th Fridays C. D. Howard H. H. Arnhold ...••. 1st and 3d Saturdays R. M. Cowan G. W. Nonemacher .. 2d ~Ionday Wm. F. )lcElroy S. B. Kennon •...•. 3d Friday F. L. Hostetter B. B. Bennett .•.... Friday on or before full moon S. E. Brooks ' P. W. Baker Thursday on or before full moon r. A. Hulsey E. H. Hughey 1st and_ 3d Saturdays Chester E. Myers David S. Wilson Saturday on or before full moon L. H. Meredith Guy Long 2d and 4th Fridays O. M. Hux ..••...••.. Forrest Masterson .. , 2d and 4th Tuesdays Geo. W. Britton .Jas. S. 'rilford Saturday on or before full moon L. S. Shumate A. A. Gracey 2d and 4th Mondays, A. N. Brock T. B. Graham 2d and 4th Saturdays Ramsay Skinner Samuel Broadbent. 2d and 4th Mondays F. E. Wrenn E. G. Hoff •••••••• Friday on or before full moon Ernest E. DavIs E. B. Samuel ••••••. 2d and 4th Tuesdays W. S. Underwood C. W. Githens •••.•. 1st aOO 3d Wednesdays

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Urich Urich ••••••••••••• ,Henry Craft .••••••••••• ' Cantou •.•••••••••• ' Lewis ••••••••• Hermitage •••••••. Hermitage ..••.•••. Hickory ••••••• Graham •••••••••. Graham ..••••.•.••• Nodaway •••••• Fairmount ••••••• Wyaconda •••••.•.• Clark; ••••••••• Edina •••••.••••• Edina ••••••••••••• Knox •••••••••• Lamar ••••'•••••• Lamar •••••••••••• Barton Sarcoxie ..••••••• Sarcoxie ..••••••••• Jasper ••••••••• Mound City •••••• Mound City •.•••••• Holt •...•.•• " Moniteau •••••••. Jamestown ••.•••••• Moniteau ..••• ; Sparta •••••••••• Sparta ...•••••••••• Christian •••••• Ozark ••••••••••• Fair Grove .••.•••• Greene Sampson ••••••••• Lutie Ozark Temple •••••••••• Kansas City •.•••.. Jackson •.••••. D?r~c Elkland •..•••.•••. Webster ..•••.• WhIte Hall •.•••• Barnard ..•••.•.••• Nodaway •••••• Lick Creek •.•••. ,Perry ..••••.•••.•. Ralls •••••.•••. O~age •..•••.••• 'IN~vada ..•••••••••• Vernon .••••••• SIgnal .•.••.••••• MIDden Mines •.•••• Barton .••••••• Cecile-Daylight Kansas City Jackson Ashlar •••••••••• Commerce •.••••••. Scott •••••••••• New London New London .•••••• Ralls Parrott •••••••••• Maysville ....•••.•• DeKalb .••••••. King Hiram .•••• Rayville, R.I .••••. Ray ..••••.•••. Sikeston ••••••••• Sikeston ••••••.•••• Scott •••••••••. Kearney •••••.••• Kearney •••.•.••.•• Clay •.•••••••. Cuba .••••••••••• Cuba •.••••..••.•• Crawford •••••. Meramec Eureka ....••....•.... St. Louis Pine .••••••••••• Bardley ..•.•••.••• Ripley •••.•••. Jerusalem •.•••.• Jerico Springs •..•• Cedar ..•.•••.. Rural •••••.••••• Kansas City ••••••• Jackson .••••.• Osborn Osborn DeKalb •••••••• Eldorado Luray Clark Paulville •••••••• Brashear ...••••••• Adair ••• , ••••• Versailles ...••..... Versailles ...••••••• Morgan •.•••••. Jonathan Denver Worth Hardin •• • • • • • • •• Hardin •••••••••••• Ray Cornerstone •••••'. St. Louis .••.•••..• • •...••.••.•••.• McDonald ••••••• Independence •••...• Jackson ••••••• Dockery Meadville Linn Linn Linn Osage ••••••••• Mt. Zion West Plains .•••••• Howell Cainsville ••••••• Cainsville •••••••••• Harrison ••.•••• Kennedy Elmo NodawaY •••••• Paul Revere ...•.•. St. Louis .......................•....

T. E. Hall R. E. McDonald ••••• 1st and 3d Fridays .Tulian R. Smith C. C. Clark ..•••••. 1st and 3d ~londays M. J. Losure D. P. Thatch Sat. on or before full moon L. .J. Talbott. F. E. McNeal ...•••. 1st and 3d Thursdays W. B. :NlcReynolds J. H. Hume ......... Sat. all' or before f. m. and 2d 1\:1 on. after Robt. J. .Tohnston G. H. Hickman •.•••. Friday on or before full moon H. D. Blair J. W. Hagny ~d and 4th Fridays JaS. N. McConnell. .. , Henry SaIJert 1st and 3d Tuesdays Robt. A. Jacks·on.... J. P. Garrett •••••• ~d and 4th Tuesdays W. B. ·Deakins S. C. Hoback .••••. Sat. on or before f. m. and 2d Tues. after S. O. Bradley F. E. Wall ....•••.•• Friday on or before full litoon J. I. Grant J. M. Gardner 1st and 3d Saturdays J. W.· Jones J. W. Futrell Saturday on or before full moon Geo. W. Goelitzer E. H. Kundegraber .. 1st and 3d Tuesdays '1'. H. Clement,s Geo. J. Hartley ••.•• ~aturday on or before full moon L. ,A,. Strader Jno. P. Gorsuch •••• 2d and 4th Thursdays .John W. Morr;s Clarence C. Ros'S ..•. Saturday on or before full moon H. E. Ormsbee Geo. A. Kaupp 2d Friday Bruce R. Weekly J. C. ~elson ..••••. 2d Tuesday Ernest C. Mankin Horace 1\:1. l!'oster 1st and 3d Wednesdays Ralph E. Reynolds Fred E. Mills ~d and 4th Tuesdays i. lJ. Watson G. D. Harris 1st and 3d Fridays John B. Wilson H. W. Saunders .•.•. 1st and 3d Saturdays .T. - Wilkerson A. T. Mol1'itt ..••••. Saturday on or before full moon Arthur C. Barrett A. A. Harrison 1st and 3d Thursdays Paul S. Morris J. N. Shouse .•••••. 1st Thursdal' Edw. T. Hildreth Wm. Recklein ••.•. Saturday on or before full moon J. W. Thee .•...•...•. R. C. Carpenter .•..•. 1st and 3d Thursdays Chas. C. Ollar Howard Ollar Saturda.y atter full moon C. Eo Todd Guy Farmer : Tuesday on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Chas. E. Walker Thos. J. ThornhIll •. Lst and 3d Mondays L. E. Doak Raymond Brand 1st and 3d Thursdays A. M. Davidson .T. S. Sample 1st and 3d Tuesdays \oV. A. McGraw R. P. Propst .•••••. Monday on or before full moon Dick Gabriel :'I!. S. Otten 2d and 4th Mondays L. G. Rose Wm. Todd ::ld and 4th Wednesdays Maynard Wilson H. F. Hoover Sa turday . bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Emanuel Weil Wm. R. Schmitt. 1st and 3d Monda:rs ,John P. McCarroll Allan McDowell Hoyt. 1st and 3d Mondays .T. H. McIntosh F. L. Madden Every Tuesday H. S. Gove J. A. Ferrier Sat. on or bef. f. m. aud 2 wks. after C. E. Armstrong R. W. Galloway 1st and 3d Fridays R. A. Chambers F. M. French ••.... 1st and 3d Thursdays E. K. Bailey J. S. Wood -. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Wilbur C. Hayes .•••. O. A. McAllister 2d and 4th Fridays

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Town and P. O. Address

County

Master

Joplin Joplin ••.••••.••••• ' Jasper ..••••••• Hallsville ..••••••• Hallsville ..•••...•• ' Boone .•.•••••. Blue Springs ••••• Blue Springs Jackson ..•.•••• Herculaneum IHerculaneum Jefferson Fidelity •••••••.••. Farley .. : ••..•••••. 'IPlatte .•••••••. Westport •••••.•.•. Kansas CIty .•.••••• Jackson •.••• " Rockville •••.••••• Rockville ..•••••.... Bates .•••••••• Circle .••••••••••. Roscoe " •.•..• , •••. St. Clair ••••••• Agricola •••••••••. Chllhowee, R. R. 22.'. Henry .•••••••• Moberly •••••••••. Moberly Randolph... ••• Fellowship •••••••. Joplin •••...•••••••. Jasper ••.••••• Arlington •••••••. Dixon ..•.•••••••••. Pulaski •••••••. America •••••••••. St. Louis Wadesburg •••••••. Creighton •••••.•..•. Cass ..••••.•••. Pollock •.••••••••. Pollock ••••••••••••. Sullivan •••••.• Tyrian ••••••••••. Montrose, R. R. 35 ••. Bates Mosaic ••••••••••• Belleview •••••.••••. Iron ..•••••••.. Friend .••••••••••• Ozark •••••••.•••••. Christian •••••. Barnesville ••••••• Ellington ••••.•••••. Reynolds •.•••. Hebron ••••••••••• Mexico ••••••••••••. Audrain ••.•••• Adelphi .•••..•••. Edgerton •.••••••••• Platte ..••••••. Ancient Landmark. Harrisburg ••.•••••• Boone ...•••••. Aux Vasse ••••••. Aux Vasse •••••.•.. Callaway ••..•• North West •••••. Tarkio ••••••••••••. Atchison ••••••• Garrett ••••••••••. Arcola ..•••.••••.•.. Dade .••.•••..• Tuscan •.••••••••. St. Louis Riddick .•••••••••. Bufl'alo .•••••••.•.• Dallas •••.••••. Hiram .••••••••••• Kahoka Clark Fraternal ..••••••• Robertsville •••••.•. Franklin ...••.• Higginsville .•••••. Higginsville ••••••••. Lafayette ..•••. Bayou ..•••••••••. Bakersfield •.•••.•••. Ozark .•.•••••• Adair •.•••..••••. Kirksville ••••••••••. Adair ...••• Barry .••..••••••. Washburn .•••••••••. Barry ...••••••• Crescent Hill •••• ' Adrian ...•••••••••. Bates ...•••••• 0

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I Excello Charity ···········1 St. Joseph •••••••••. Buchanan .•••. J~hn D. Minter •••••.••••.,Excello •••••••.•••• ' Macon .••••••• "m. J. Brown I Chillicothe •••••••. Chillicothe •••.•••••. Uvingston ••••• I Breckenridge , Breckenridge ••.••••. Caldwell ••.••••

·IWm. A. P.iner •••••• , Hubert Br,unmer CliITord C. Carnes Geo. A. Smith •••.•. Walter B. England E. E. Divinia F. R. Hinckley ./no. E. Henson E. S. Dysart. R. F. Hulett ..••••• Frank Rumbaugh E. A. Rider Clarence L. Ogle A. W. Herod Art~ur Stuckey Arthur ~Jon~s BenJ. B. Anderson... Henry C. Elterg..... C. E. Heyle S. H. Bothwell C. A. Weinlig .....•.. Calvin Holloway .•••• E. G. Hibler G. G. Cates ...••••• R. V. Oldham Jno. W. Tate ..•.••• Hamlet V. Smoot F. G. Ade ..•••••• Henry G. Hooker S. R. Hale ..•••.•.• Harry C. Fanter F. Wm. Kuehl ••••• M. W. Daugherty S. W. Wade......... N. C. Saulsberry Otis Reinhard ...•••• B. E. Gilliland Wm. P. Hoo\'er ,Joe C. Stewart · K. Warren ..••..•.• R. N.. Gray Geo. T. Breazeale •. H. T. Chitwood Jerry B. Russell .•.. };Imer MaGee Thos. J. Kelso ••.•• Eo H. Tanner S. C. Frick E. S. Watson J. W. Hard ...•••••• W. S. Hopkins C. W. Dudley John H. Capp A. L. Holmes ••.•••• A. S. Folsom T. R. Owens Jo J. Hagen Ben P. Larrabee H. R. G'leason B. H. Darby ••••.. Fo Bo Stewart \Iarion L. Clay Wm. H. Staag Geo. A. Stuhlmann.. Robt. Po Littlejohn .. , W. A. Schoppenhorst. Frank Swain........ Allan Ferguson •.••• Alfred X. Gardner ... C. F. Link ...•••••• Fred Roblyer .•...... , T. H. Hickey Fay Rush Fred Hanley .....••

2d and 4th Mondays 3d Saturday 2d and 4th Fridays 2d and 4th Thursdays 1st and 3d Fridays :lnd Friday 1st and 3d Fridays 2d and 4th Saturdays Wednesday on 01' before full moon 2d and 4th Tuesdays 1st and 3d Saturdays Thursday on or before full moon Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2d Wed. after :ld and 4th Mondays :ld and 4th Fridays 1st and 3d Thursdays 2d and 4th Tuesdays Friday on or before full moon 1st and 3d Tuesdays Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Saturday on or after full moon Saturday on 01' before full moon 4th Saturda~' 1st and 3d Tuesday 1st and 3d Saturdays Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after 2d and 4th Monda~'s 2d and 4th Thursdays Thursday on or before full moon 1st and 3d Tuesdays Friday on or before full moon 1st and 3d Fridays Saturday on or after full moon 2d and 4th Mondays Saturday on· or before full moon 1st and 3d Thursdays 1st and 3d Saturdays 2d and 4th Mondays

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Composite ..••••••• Doniphan ••••••••••• WilliaIrultown Williamstown Sheldon .•••••••••• Sheldon ..•••••••••• Nonpareil East Lynne Belle Belle Wilderness ••.••••• Wilderness •••••••••. Waynesville •.•••. Waynesville •••••••• King Hill ..•••••. St. Joseph ..••••••.•• Ancient Craft ••••• King CIty •••••••... ,Berlin ...••..••••• King City R. R. 6 Billings ...••.•.•• Billings •••••••••••• Queen City Queen City Ionia Eldon .. , Mt. Ararat ..••••• Topaz ...•••••••••.. Pythagoras .•••••• Cassville ...••••.•.•. East Prairie .••••• East Prairie •.••••• Richland .• : Richland Dayton .•••••••••• Creighton· .•••...•... Woodside .•••••••• Thomasville •••••••• Chula •••••••••••• Chula .••••••••••••• Arcana. .••••••••••.Harris .•••••••••••• Marionville •.••••• Marionville .•••••••. Raytown ...••••••• Raytown ...••••.•••. Christian ..••••••. Oak Grove •••••••.• Bee Hive ..•.•.••. Lawson ..•••.••••••. Lucerne •..••••.•. Lucerne •••••.•••••• Hatfield ...••••••• Hatfield .•.••.••.••• Western Light ..•• Louisburg ••.••••.•• Gower Gower Jasper .•.•••••.••• Jasper ..•••.•••••••• Pike •••••...•.••• Curryvllle •••••••.•. Decatur .••.•••••• Pierce City •••••••.• Carterville ...••••. Carterville •••••••••. Malta ....•..••••• Malta Bend •.•.••.• Lowry City •....•• Lowry City ••••••••. Rosendale Rosendale Everton •.....•.•. Everton .•.•••••.•••. Malden •.•••.••.•. Malden •..•••.•••.•. Charleston ....•••• Charleston .••••.•.•. Montrose .•••.••.. Morrtrose ..•••••.••. Louisville. " ••.•.• Ashley, R. R Iberia ..•••••• " •• Iberia '" •••••••.••• Joppa Hartville .: Appleton City •... Appleton City ••••••. Valley .••••••.••• Bolckow .•••••••••••

Ripley ••••••••. Chas. W. Martin W. H. Roberson ••••. 2d and 4th Tuesdays Lewis Walter Lasswell. John S. Smith Sat. on' or after f. m. and 2 wks. after Vernon .••••••• Andrew L. Anchors D. S. Ferry •••••••• Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Cass A. N. Smith S. R. Zook Saturday on or before full moon Maries .••.•.•. T. J. Tynes W. G. Pointer 2d and 4th Saturdays Oregon •.••.••. .Jas. P. Simpson ..•.. D. T. King ••.•.•• ' Saturday on or before full moon Pulaski .••.•••• Thos. B. Rollins ..... J. L. Mitchell ...•. 2d Saturday Buchanan ••..•• Walter A. Wood .•..•. Jesse l\loore 1st and 3d Saturda.ys Gentry .•.••• " S. E. Evans' Jacob Levy ..••••••. 1st and 3d Thursdays Gentry •.•••••. C. H. Carson C. F. Eierdanz 2d and 4th Saturdays Christian .••••. N. L. Leitensderfer .. Albert G. Garbee ••• 2d and 4th Wednesdays Schuyler T. A. Hedges G. L. Lauer 2d and 4th Tuesdays Miller }<}. G. Henderson N. J. Shepherd 2d and 4th Saturdays Douglas ••••••• Wm. M. Murrell Samuel R. WellS' Saturda)' on or after full moon Barry ••••••••. H. R. Williams W. T. Priest ••••••. 2d and 4th Saturdays Mississippi ••••.John H. Nelson Carl D. Mitchell ••• Every Thursday Pulaski Y. G. Sisk C. )r. Evington 2d Wednesday Cass .••••••••. Henry R. Wagner R. H. Chandler Saturday aftet' full moon Oregon .••••••. G. C. Plummer r. C. Woods:de Saturday on or before full moon Livingston ••••• C. C. Powell Arthur N. Broyles .. 1st and 3d Thursdays Sulllvan ••••••• Geo. C. Foster J. '1'. Richardson ••. 1st Monday Lawrence •••••• Otis L. Hindman R. L. McHenry •••. 1st and 3d Fridays Jackson •••••••. Samuel Hussey .James H. Greene Sat. on or before 1'. m. and 2 wks. after Jackson •••••••. G. E. Church T. M. Vermillion Friday before 2d and 4th Sundays Ray .•••••••••. Frank '1'. Crowley E. L. Zimmerman 1st and 3d Fridays Putnam •.••••• Chas. D. \Yilson A. F. Lowry ...•••. Thursday on or before full moon Harrison .•.•.• .John N. Snedeker S. A. Clark, Wednesday on or before full moon Dallas •••.•.•. D. A. Lindsey....... R. S. Lindsey Saturday on or before full moon Clinton A. J. Walkup H. T. Bowlin 1st and 3d Saturdays Jasper ••••.••• C. L. Hayzlett. Walter Wariner Lst and 3d Tuesdays Pike .••••.••.• Homer L.. Inlow .T. Henry Sisson .••. Thursday on or before full moon Lawrence .••••• Perry Sullinger A. T. Boothe ...••. 1st and 3d Thursdays Jasper ••••••.••.Tos. C. Benner H. M. Close 1st and 3d Frid:J.ys Saline ••••••••• H. R. Spencer Wm..J. Baker Tuesday on or before full moon St. Clair ..•••• Dwight A. Da\yson E. C. Cherrington •. 1st and 3d Fridays Andrew Roy Blair George Blair ~d and 4th Thursdays Dade ..•.•••... .T. F. Jones D. O. Adamson 2d and 4th Tuesdays Dunklln ....•.. T. T. Ricketts Geo. Dalton ..•••••. Friday on or before full moon Mississippi .•.. M. E. Hequembourg .. Jas, A. Boone ••••.. 1st and 3d Thursdays Henry ....•.•.. Glenn S. Elliston C. C. Arnold •••..•. 1st and 3d Saturdays Lincoln ••••••. .Tno. G. Kleisner Wm. ,Jewell, pro tem .. Friday on or before ful.l moon Miller .••••.•.. Frank C. Ferguson B. Dickinson Saturday on or before full moon Wright E. Steele J. J. Hunter Frl. on or before f. m. and 2 wks. after St. Clair •••••. H. G. Sundenvirth... Wm. W. Spencer •••• Saturday on or before full moon .Andrew ..••••• H. Clitford Dougan W. W. Best. 1st and 3d Thursdays

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Town and P.O.Address

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414 Greensburg Greensburg ••••••••. Knox •••••••••• 415 Hunnewell •..••••. Hunnewell ••.••••••. Shelby .••••• " 416 Cache St. Louis 417 White Water ••••. Laflin ...•••••••••• Bollinger •.•••• 418 Clear Creek •..••• Lincoln ...........•. Benton .••••••• 419 Star; ..•••••••••• Taberville •.••••••.• St. Clair •..••. 420 Haska ...•••.••••. St. Louis •••••••••• . •...•.••••.•••. 421 Urbana. • . • • . • . •• Urbana .••••••••••• ' Dallas •••••••. 422 Gate of the Temple Springfield .•••••••• Greene ••..•••. 423 Galt ....•.•.••••• Galt ...••.•.••••••• Grundy ....•••. 424 Samaritan •••.••• Bonne Terre ••••••• St. Francois ..• 425 Green Ridge .•••• Green Ridge .•••••• Pettis ..••••••. 426 Rothville ...•.••• Rothville ...••••••• Chariton ...••• 421 G!enw.ood ...••••• Glenw.o0d ..•••.•.•• Schuyler .••••• 428 Pittsnlle ...••••. Pittsnlle ..•.•.••••.John30n ..•••.• 429 New :\Iadrid •..•• New Madrid ...•••• New Madrid •.. 430 Winona .•.••.••• Winona ....•...•••• Shannon .• , •.. 431 Cement .••.•••.•• Halfway .....••.••.. Polk ....•••... 432 Competition ...••• Competition .....••. Laclede ...•••. 433 Mack's Creek ..•• ~rack's Creek ...••.. Camden ....••. 434 Wheeling ...•.•.• 'Vheeling ..•....•••• Livingston 435 Rockbridge Ho::lwridgc Ozark 436 I Gothic ...••••••• Alexandria ...••.... Clark ..••.•••• 437 I Lafa~'ette ..•••••. Corder ..•••.•••••• Lafayette ..•.•. 438 I 'femperance ....• Smithville •.••••••• Clay 439 :\1t. Olive ....••.. Ro~ersville. R. R. 3.. Webster .•.•••• 440 Trowel ........•• :\'Iarble Hill ....••••• Bollinger 441 Exceisior ...•.•.. .Jackson .......•.•• Cape Girardeau. 442 Burlington ....•.• Burlington June•... Nodaway .•.••. 443 Anchor ......•..• S1. Louis ..•.•.•..•.....•..••..••.. 444 Ada Orrick Ray 445 West Gate •••••••. St. Louis .••.•••.•. . .......••••••.• 446 Ivanhoe •••••••••. Kansas City .Jackson 447 Jacoby ..••••••••. Darlington ..••••..• Gentry ...••••.. 448\ Sc~ell 9ity •••••• 'Isc~ell ,City Vernon 449 BOIS D Arc .•.•. BOls D Arc ...••.••. Greene ..•...•. 450 Belton ..•.....•• Belton ...••...•••.• Cass ..•••••... 451 I Raymore ..•••.•• lRaymore ........•.. Cass ....•••...

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Sam ~·Iellike '11. H. Cunningham Saturday on o~ before full moon Albert R. Couch Wm. B. Herron 1st and 3d FrIdays Harry .J. Bridwell. A. P. Watkins ~cl and 4th Saturdays J. F. Winters B. F. Winters Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after A. O. Bumpas W. H. Comer 4th Saturday Chas. G. Stoll Moroni Sandage Saturday on or before full moon L. G. Bessler Geo. E. Black .•.•. 1st and 3d :\londays H. A. Morris Geo. 'V. hreller 2d and 4th Saturdays Waldo P. Rensh.aw Edw. W. Clark 3d Thursday (;eo. S. Jewett. W. B. .Johnson ..•.. 2d and 4th Fridays L. A. Delano rlrnest Mason 1st and 3d Saturdays E. C. Yogelbaugh , G. D. Hayburn 2d and 4th Fridays Lee Clair H. H. ~IU:<:r ....•.. td and 4th Wednesdays Arch,ie F~f(~"""""1 W. ~. Mc~oldrick Sa~urday on o.r beL f. m. & 2 wi,s. aft. r. w. PlullilJS J. ••1. Rice Friday on or before full moon :\'1. Frankie ' [esse M. Miles 2d nnd 4th Mondays S. C. Gardner J. T. Loyd ...•..••• Thursday on or before full moon E. L. Van Gilder \Y. II. Ragsdale .... Saturday on or before full moon fag. E. Uobinson 01'1' V:lnshrern, acting Saturday on or after full moon W. J. Bonner ~. V. :\:loulder 1st Saturday M. L. Aye Chas. Hawker 2d and 4th Thursdays .T. A. Miller C. H. Hoss ' Saturday on or before full moon Harry M. Bennett J. D. Rebo Friday on or before t'ull moon Will. H. Hitt Harris L. Bray Saturday on or before full moon W. M. Brooks A. O. Lowman ..•.. 1st and 3d \Vednesdays H. McDowell' Otto Brooks [<riday beforet'ull moon Roy F . .Jones R. A. DeWitt .•••.. 2d and 4th ThUrsdays GUY :\L Cobble A. G. Penzel .•••.•. 2d and 4th Thursdays Homer Carmichael. .. Henry S. Staples ..... 1st and 3d Fridays Harry J. Kraatz R. H. Caffall .•••••. 2d and 4th Wednesdays E. P. Lcgg Elmo C. Perdue 1st and 3d Tuesdays H. R. Conkling .. , Edw. McGuigan .••. 1st and 3d Tuesdays Ira B. ·Hurns Geo. S. McLanahan .. 2d and 4th Thursdays Fred :Minkner :\lark King ..•..... 1st and 3d Fridays B. W. H.ic.ks Chas. P' . F.inks Saturday on or before full moon M. O. Llkllls W. T. .Jennlllgs 1st and 3d Tuesdays Thos. M. Berry C. G. Ryden ' 1st and 3d Tuesdays Geo. W. Waltmire J. W. Wade .•.•... 2d and 4th Tuesdays

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Verona ••••••••••• Forsyth •••••••••• Continental ••••••• Hinton ••••••••••• Wallace •••••••••• I Jonesburg •••••••• Melvllle .••••••••• Hazelwood •••••••• I Lambskin •.•••••• Caruthersvllle ••••• Santa Fe ••••••• '.' Clifton ••••••••••. Concordia •••••••• Gaynor City •••••• South West •••••• Pleasant Hope ••• Red Oak ••••••••• Plato •.•••••••••• Nodaway ••••••••• Mineral ••• , •••••• I Pickering I Nineveh •.•••••••• Guilford •••••••••• Golden Mt. Hope ••••••••• Henderson •••••••• Racine .•••••••••• Rich Hill ••••••••• Jewel ..•••••••••• Marcellne •••••••• Clintonville ••••••• I Fairfax Kirkwood ••.•••••• Cold Water •••••• Cairo ..•••••••••• Chilhowee •••••••• Lock Spring •••••• Lakeville Montevallo ••••••• VandaUa ••••••••• Daggett •••••••••• Vernon •••••••••• Lewistown •••••••• Unity •••••••••••• Robert Burns •••••

Verona. ••••••••••••• Lawrence •••••. W. J. PaschaL Ernest Young 1st and 3d Tuesdays Forsyth .••••••••••• Taney .••••••••.J. B. Hicks H. M. Blunk Saturday on or after full moon Stewartsvllle •••••••• De Kalb •••••. Roy Kibbey ......•... C. F. Mattingly 1st and 3d Tuesdays Brown Station: Boone ••••••••• Ezra T. Palmer Tilford Goslin Saturday on or before full moon Bunceton ••••••••••• Cooper .•••••••• Arthur Bloomquest J. W. Wilson •••••• 1st and 3d Fridays Jonesburg •••••••••. Montgomery ••• J. E. Reeds G. L. Wilson ••••••. Saturday on or before full moon Dadevllle ••••••••••. Dade ..•••••••• Homer Hayward C. F. Landers .•••••. Thurs. on or beL f. m. and 2 wks. aft. Seymour •••••••.•••• Webster ••••••. Geo. Graf R. E. Mc:\fahan Thurs. on or beL f. m. and 2 wks. aft. St. Louis ..•••••.•••.•...•.••••••••. .John E. Winter F. G. lfuessel ....••. 2d and 4th Wednesdays Caruthersvllle ••••••. Pemiscot •.••••• Wm. W. Corbette, Jr.. S. J. Blakemore ..•.. 1st and 3d Tuesdays Santa Fe' Monroe •••••••. R. H. Beagles C. W. Hafner Saturday on or before full moon Thayer ••••••••••••• Oregon .•.••••• O. tAo Woodward A. A. Taber ..•••. 2d and 4th Tuesdays Concordia •••••••••. Lafayette •••••. Theo. L. Bartman I"red ,J. Ehlers 1st and 3d Mondays Parnell Nodaway •••••• H. E. Nigh V. E. Bird 1st and 3d Wednesdays South West City •••. McDonald ••••• C. B. Blankenship W. F. Stevenson 1st and 3d Tuesdays Pleasant Hope •••••• Polk •••••••••. Wm. E. Benton Floyd P. Slagle Thursday on or before full moon Red Oak ••••••••••• Lawrence •••••. D. W. Williams r. V. Patton Thurs'day on or before full moon Plato .•••••••••••••. Texas .•••••••• John T. Bridges C. W. Minick .•.••• Saturday before full moon Maryville ••••••••••• Nodaway •.•••• W. W. Stiwalt Luke P. Colvin 2d and 4th Wednesdays Oronogo •••••.•••••• Jasper .••••••. Wm. E. Stone Chester Smith 1st and 3d Thursdays Pickering Nodaway Roy- McKee J. F. Hanna 2d and 4th Tuesdays Olney .••••••••••••• Lincoln •••••••• S. A. Hudson A. M. Rinaman 1st Saturday Guilford .••••••••••• Nodaway .••••..r. E. Todd A. H. Wilson •••••• 2d and 4th Thursdays Golden City Barton J. C. Skaggs r. L. Morton 2d and 4th Tuesdays Odessa . " •••••••••• Lafayette .• _ •. r. L. Varner Jos. Kuehls ..••••••. 2d and 4th Fridays Rogersvllle ~ Webster ••.•••• Grover C. Dennis Edw. R. McCormack. Thurs. on or beL f. m. Seneca ..•••••••••••• Newton •••••••• Alvy Brown W. E. Street •..••.. 2d and 4th Mondays Rich Hill ..••••••••• Bates ••••••••• Geo. B. Dowell. J. E. Klumpp, acting 2d and 4th Mondays Pleasant HUl ••••••• Cass ••.•• ; •••. Robt. R. Stillwell Geo. W. Smith .•••.. 2d Friday Marceline ••.•••••••. Linn •••••••••• P. L. Patrick Wm. E. Parks 2d and 4th Tuesdays EI Dorado Springs ..• Cedar ••••••••• Chas. S. Cochran Albert V. Gilpin 2d and 4th Thursdays Fairfax Atchison •••••• r. C. Senft Fred H. Walkup 2d and 4th Tuesdays Kirkwood •••••••.••• St. Louis ••.••• A. .T. Shands Herman Schroeder 2d and 4th Mondays Drexel .••••••••••••• Cass .••••••••• Wayne L. Willhoite .. ehas. A. Mitchell 1st and 3d Mondays Cairo ••••••••••.••. Randolph •••••. Uel L. Dameron ....•. Herman H. Wright 2d and 4th Thursdays Chilhowee •••••••••• Johnson •••.•.. .Jas. J,. Carpenter Elmo Witcher 1st and 3d Fridays Lock Spring Daviess .John W. Bills W. F. Brookshier 1st and 3d Thursdays Bell City Stoddard J. T. Harvey W. G. Pyle 2d and 4th Saturdays Montevallo •••••••••• Vernon •••••••. C. M. Dodd W. S. Kokendolfer 1st and 3d Saturdays Vandalia ••••••••••• Audrain ••••••• Champ C. Smith W. C. Ralston •••••. 2d and 4th Fridays McKittrick •••••••••• Montgomery ••..Tohn E. Lavender Wm. A. Bezold .•••. Sat. on or beL f. m. and 2 wks. after Bronaugh ••••••••••• Vernon •••••••• M. R. White Jerry Willhite Sat. on or beL f. m. and 2 wks. after Lewistown •••••••••• Lewis •••••••.• E. L. Mitchell. Jesse :Vl. Bagby ••••• 1st and 3d Fridays . Richards ." •••••••••• Vernon •••••••. H. E. White J. Ward Claypool •. 1st and 3d Wednesdays Gaiuesvllle •••••••••• Ozark ••••••••• Arthur Luna .•....... E. W. Ebrite •••••••. Saturday on or before full mOOI!

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497 Equality ••••••••. Newburg ••••••••••. Phelps •••••••• 498 Pee Dee •••••••••. Mussel Fork •••••••. Chariton •••••• 499 Harmony St. LGuis 500 Jameson •••••••••. Jameson ••••••••••• Daviess •.•••••• 501 Buckner .••••••••• Buckner •••••••••••. Jackson .•••••• 502 Philadelphia •••••. Philadelphia •••••••. Marion ••••••.. 503 Prairie Home ••••• Prairie Home •••• '.' . Cooper •••••••• 504 Platte City Platte City Platte 505 Euclid St. Louis 506 Lathrop •••••••••. Lathrop Clinton •••••••• 507 \ Clearmont •••••••. Clearmont .••••••••. Nodaway •••••• 508 Saxton Saxton Buchanan 509 V~n Buren Van Buren Carter 510 Blswell Browning ' Linn 511 SkHlmore ••••••••. Skidmore •••••..•••. ~odaway •••• ~. 512 Webb City ••••.•. Webb Clty ••.••••.•. Jasper .••••••.• 513 Senath Senath ~unklln 514 Granby Granby I'lewton 515 Galena Galena Stone 516 Milford Mllford Barton 517 Sellgman' ••••••••• Seligman .••••••.... Barry .••••••••• 518 Oriental •••••••••• Blackburn •••••••... Saline .•.•.•••• 519 Crane .••••••••••• Crane .•••••.•••••.. Stone ..•... '" 520 Clifton Heights ••. S1. Louis ••••••••••......•.•••••..•• 521 Lockwood ••••••••. Lockwood •.••••.•••. Dade .•..••••.• 522 Gate City •••••••. Kansas City •••.•.•. Jackson ••••••• 523 Stinson M1I1er, R. 1. Lawrence 524 Spickardsville ••••. Spickard •••••••••••. Grundy •.•••••• 525 Cunningham •••••. Sumner, .•••••••••••. Chariton ••••••• 526 Wayne .•.••.••••. Piedmont ••••••••••. Wayne •••••••• 527 Higbee Higbee ., Randolph 528 Conway ••••••••.. Conway •••••••••••. Laclede ••••••• 529 Apollo St. Louis 530 Peculiar Peculiar Cass 531 Lane's Prairie Vichy Maries 532 Dexter Dexter Stoddard 533 Comfort •••••••••. Rocky Comfort •••••. McDonald ••••. 534 Columbia Pacific Franklin

Ma,ster Homer .T. Houston E. J. McKittrick J. W. Kessinger V. P. Johnson Lee Wulfekammer M. W. Ball IJ. L. Blank Walker ~ash Wm. Girscht Fred Brawner [ra B. Newlon J. A. Rapp

Secretary

A. B. Cottle , C. B. Walter ...•••• E. R. Daenzer , R. B. Adcock John Ahrens .••••••. E. A. }'agarr W. H. Byler .•••••. Arthur Ham M. E. Campbell R. H. Palmer L. C. Livenj:?;ood W. D. pyne F~·ed>E. ~lcGhee Robt. L. C~leman W. 1. Nlckell. J. E. MarvlIl ;. Mark T. Loucks E. D. French .....•. Ralph E. Brown Lee O. Walker ••.... J., H. Weai-e\ R. B. Hubbard Wm. H. "lllIams W. H. Swanson rohn.,-Barnes Henry J. Warren L. F. :\li!ler Ben A. Gibbs Tom P. Hulsey Milton Wilhelm B. W. Solomon C. J. Blackburn ..•. .Toe H. CotTer Z. Leaser Louis H. Strasser Wm. H. Haley •.••. 'Vade E. Evans 'V. A. Bickel Harry S. Zane , James A. Kellam, Act Alex. Adcock L. A. Raydon T. P. Keith R. B. Kennedy •••• Leslie I. Kaye....... Alex. Stobaugh .••• W. E. Hamacher .T. ,A. Banks May. W. Shafer :'. G. A. Lambier Andrew McShane H. P. Luallin •..••• Geo. F. O'Brien Geo. Ruths R. E. WeatherS' Paul P. Groh .Tohn .r. Woodruff Jesse A. Cook Fred Cole L. H. Neal I. R. Shelley ....•... G. PatterS'on E. W. Gross L. M. Roemer •••••.

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Geo. V. Welch H. ,E. Brown ....•.. Saturday on or before full moon John E.Boswell. Dexter F. Tobias 1st and 3d Thursdays Carl F. Ziegler Sam Ziegler 1st and 3d Mondays P. H. Wilks J. M. Maness 1st and 3d Tuesdays Hobart Shields J. R. Weber 2d and 4th }'ridays John Williams S. Thrasher ••.•• ,Saturday on or before full moon P. L. Patton ....••.. E. H. Denms ...• 2d and 4th Saturdays Geo. S., Land Harry A. Magoon 1st and 3d Saturdays L. F. Livingston C. A. Stephens .••• Wednesday on or before full moon Edwin R. Meyer Wm. J. H. Perkins .. 2d and 4th Fridays Bollinger o. Wm. L. Allison D. J. Thomas ........ 1st and 3d Saturdays IJackson ......• John C. Warnock B. A. Darnold .....• 2nd and 4th Fridays Jackson •••• Geo. W. Atkins Tho~. M. Pratt .... 1st and 3d Thursdays Henry •••• E. R. Lingle , , C. C. Canan : ...••• 2d and 4th Fridays Jasper •••• C. F. Reed A. W. McDowell ..•• 2d and 4th Wednesdays o ••• Edw. E. Christopher .. Chas. C. Jackson ••. 2d and 4th Tuesdays St. Francois ••. Wm. Rosenstengel S. G. Powcll 2d and 4th Saturdays Henry •••••• A. F. Parks , W. P. Steger 1st and 3d Thursdays Moniteau •• r. E. Edwards , H. B. Sappington 1st and 3d Mondays Bates •• Ira Coyne Otls D. Jennings •••• Every Friday Texas •••••• Walt Kidd A. J. Baskett -: .. 2d and 4th Saturdays Harrison ••••••• W. B. GusewelIe G. A. Richardson 2d and 4th Wednesdays Henry ••••••••• ~'. L. Hayden , J. R. Favorite 1st and 3d Thursdajo's Lincoln .•.••••• W. A. Cottle J. A. Hammond ••••• Sat. before f. m. and 2 wks. after De Kalb •••.••. R. P. Rutledge A. A. Morton .•• 1st and 3d Thursdays Saline .•••••••• R. B. Finley M. G. McAlister 2d and 4th Tuesdays Caldwell •••• S. K. Van trump Chas, W. Scott 2d and 4th Fridays Henry .• E. D. Edgerton C. H. Woods 1st and 3d Fridays Jackson •••• David B. Townsend .. James H. Wark •• 2d and 4th Saturdays Daviess •••••• Geo. B. Koch R. E. Owens 1st and 3d Mondays Callaway Cecil Bergodine W. W. Griffin 2d and 4th Saturdays St. Louis •••••. H. G. Baur L. M. Anderson , 1st and 3d Fridays Lawrence .•.••..J. Webb Walter Ruark Sat. before f. m. and 2 wks. after Ripley W. A. Gish C. E. Smith 1st and 3d Thursdays McDonald •••••. Millard )1anning Dennis Burns .•...• ' Sa turday on or after full moon Greene .••.• B. G. W. Jones Fred W. O'Bryant .. 2d and 4th Thursdays Pemiscot W. R. Limbaugh J. F. Kohn ...•..• ' 1st and 3d Thursdays Scotland •.•.•. Geo. Laubscher D. J. Buford Sat. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. after Stoddard ••..•• Cleo Harmon D. B. Abernathy .•. ' 1st and 3d Fridays Pettis Geo. A. Nieweg N. R. Swope 2nd Friday Franklin Wm. Sincox B. L. Lewis : 2d Saturday Wm. E. Mankel. E. V. Corte 2d and 4th Tuesdays Lewis ..•••••.. Ora Willows Frank Zuspann Thurs. orr or bef. f. m. and 2 wks. af. Harry Schulz Wm. C. Rese 2d and 4th Mondays Carter ••••••.•• Chas. E. Holland J. M. McGhe-e 2d Saturday 0

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Lodge

Town and P.O.Address

Houston ••••••••• Thompson Illmo Illmo Koshkonong •.•••• Koshkonong •••.•••• Novinger •••••••• Novinger ••.••.•••• Red Bird •••••••• Red Bird .•••..•••• Shamrock ••••••• Shamrock .••••.•••• Criterion Alba Branson •.••••• '•• Branson •••••••.••• St. Francisville •. Wayland .•.••.•••• Grove Spring ••••. Grove Spring Advance •••••••••. Advance •• • • • • . • • •• Barnett ••••••••• , Barnett ••••••••••• La Russell •......•. La Russell .....•.... Unfon Union ' Blodgett •••••••••. Blodgett ••••••.• • •• Emmanuel Bado Puxico •••••••••• Puxico Bosworth Bosworth Leadwood •••••••. Leadwood ••••••••• Elvins .••••••••••. Flat River •.••••••• Cosby •••••••••••. Cosby ••••••••••••• Clayton •••••••••• ' Clayton •••••.•••••• Acacia ••.••••• : • ,Columbia •••••.•..• Morehouse ••••••• Morehouse .•••••••. Strasburg ••••••• Strasburg •••••.•.•• Walker Walker Craig Craig Eminence .••••••• Eminence ...••••••• Stratford .••••••• Stratford .•••••.•••• Warrenton ••••••• Warrenton .•••••••• Clark Clark Centertown •••••• Centertown •••••••• Mokane ••••••••• Mokane •••••.••••• Wellston •••••••• Wellston ..••••.•••• Mt, Washington .• Mt. Washington •••• Chatfee • • • • • • • •• Chaffee •••••••••••• Marlon ••.••••••• Mercer .••••••••••• . Swope Park Kansas City •••••••

County Audrain Scott Oregon .•.••••• Adair ••.••••.• Gasconade •.••• Callaway ••.•.• Jasper Taney ••••••••• Clark ••.•••••• Wright Stoddard ••.••• Morgan •••.•••• .Jasper Franklin Scott •••••••.•• Texas Stoddard Carroll St. Francois ••• St. Francois .•• Andrew ••••••• St. Louis •••••• Boone ••••••••• New MadrId ••• Cass •..••••••• Vernon Holt Shannon ••••••• Greene •••••••• Warren •••••••• Randolph Cole ..•••••••• Callaway ••••.•• 81. Louis •••••• Jackson ••••••• Scott .••••••••• Mercer •••••••• Jackson •••••••

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Master

,Time of Meeting

H. W. Groves H. F. Edwards 3d Friday C. 1. Sauer Benj. Bill 2d and 4th Tuesdays Robt. M. Hitt T. oJ. Richn,rdson, p. t .. ,2d Wednesday C. R. Truitt Chester E. Smith Every Friday M. E. Spurgeon C. G. Sewell •••••••. Saturday on or before full H. J. Robison J. S. Lail .••••••.•. Thursday on or before full P. F. Shippen D. A. Carlyie 1st and 3d Mondays A. E. CampbelL S. P. Winch ••••••. Friday on or bef. f. m. and Henry F. Kircher... Jos. A. Moehn •••••• 1st and 3d Thursdays J. X. Smith P. G. Randolph 2d Wednesday C. C. Croy.......... E. M:. Zimmer....... 1st and 3d Thursdays Orvis C. Roark H. L. Windler Saturday on or before full F. E. young A. G. Brite 1st and 3d WednesdaYs L. P. Ware P. W. Vltt 1st and 3d Fridays Roy Green •......... , Fred L. Ogilvie, Acting 1st and 3d Thursdays .T. A. HarreL Virgil Rust Saturday on or before full R. L. Punch .T. C. Walser 2d and 4th Fridays T. L. Crane .Tohn O. Eaton 2d and 4th Thursdays R. H. Ramsey R. C. Baker 2d' and 4th Saturdays Wm. M. Kirkland J. C. Westover ••... 2d and 4th Thursdays Ben F. Faubion Bernard Green .•.... 1st Saturday. 3d Thursday A. A. Benjamin Homer N. Lloyd .••• 1st and 3d Thursdays I,. Niemann......... .T. M. Long ••...•.... 1st and 3d Tuesdays W. H. Dillon E. L. Hindman 2d and 4th Saturdays Wm. Beckman W. I,. Wright. 1st Tuesday E. E. Tuttle H. Bo Winters 3d Saturday and 2 weeks Ira F. Dopp E. L. Redmon 1st and 3d Tuesdays Frank Hyde W. A. Shedd 1st Saturday Gerald W. Wise Arthur .J. Smith 1st and 3d Saturdays Ira X. Chiles Frank H. Hohlmann .. 2d and 4th Fridays Anderson Barnes Rollt. D. Hawkins 1st and 3d Thursdays W. A. Stark H. Miller 1st and 3d Mondays S. O. Borland T. F. Hafner .••••• 1st and 3d Saturdays Wm. J. Kuntz C. A. Tolin .•.•..... 2d and 4th Thursdays Clysses S. Hayes· G. B. Christy •••••. 2d and 4th Fridays Jesse H. Hale M. H. Stubblefield • 1st and 3d Fridays C. W. Cunningham Russell E. Brown 2d and 4th Tuesdays Starley A. Kibby Allen W. Burton 2d and 4th Thursdays 0

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Grandview ••••••• ·IGrandview •••••••••. Jackson A. C. Wintermute Fairview ••••••••• Fairview •••••••••••. Newton .••••••• Chas. O. Embrey Willard Willard Greene R. V. Brower Anderson ••••••••• Anderson ••••••••••. McDonald •.••• H. Richardson Norwood •••••••.•• Norwood ••••••••.•.. Wright •.•••••..F. M. Huft'man Maple Neeleyville Butler B. C. Goss Owensville ••••••.. Owensville •••••••... Gasconade ..••• Aug. H. Diestelkamp. Sheft'ield •••••••.. Kansas City •.•••••. Jackson ..••••• B. C. Turner Magnolia St. Louis Benj. '"Volr. Wallace Park ••••. Wallace .••••••••••. Buchanan .••••• R. T. Murphy Moundville ••••••. Moundville •••••••••. Vernon •••••••• G. M. Matthews Valley Park •••••. Valley Park •••••••. 81. Louis •••••• Geo. F. Weisenberg .. East Gate ••••••••. Kansas City •••••••. Jackson •••••• , Andrew A. Gowdy Tower Grove ••••. St. Louis ••••••••••.••..••••••••••.• D. L. Eggleston Belgrade Belgrade Washington L. W. Garrett. Archie Archie Cass r. M. Price Steele ••••••••••. Steele •••••••••••••. Pemiscot •••••• Jos. A. Wallace

C. C. Hall .....•.•. L. N. Pannell ..•••.. D. E. Cloud Henry Eppard •••••• H. J. Schofield H. W. :\lc:\'lullan Elmer W. Steinbeck. Chas. A. Holcer ••••• H. G. Beedle J. C. Maget C. V. Ashbaugh •••• Jno. A. Myers .••••. Chas. :\I. Pros'Ser ••• A. M. Bischotr •• '; ••. E. It. Brcckcnridge .. E. W. Longwell Chas. P. Howard

2d and 4th Fridays Thursday on or before full moon *lst and 3d Thursdays' 2d and 4th Wednesdays • Thurs. on or bef. f. m. and 2 wkB. after 1st and 3d Saturdays 1st and 3c1 Fridays 2d and 4th Thursdays 2d and 4th Wednesdays 2d Saturday Saturday orr or before full moon 2d and 4th Wednesdays 1st and 3d 'l'uesdays 2d and 4th Thursdays 3d Saturday 2d and 4th Tuesdays 2d and 4th Wednesdays

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RECAPITULATION OF GRAND SECRETARY'S' TABULAR STATEMENT Chartered Lodges on the rolls, September, 1922............ 657 Ceased to exist during 1922-23: Versailles No. 117, Morgan No. 320-consolidated, Bertrand No. 330-arrested, Tuscumbia No. 6'35-consolidated with Lodge No. 38.1 4 653 Chartered Oct. 17, 1923-Paul Revere No. 330 . Meramec. No. 313 Cecile-Daylight No. 305 Holliday No. 660 Theodore Roosevelt Np. 661 Chartered Oct. 18, 1923-Versailles No. 320 ..

Total number of Lodges, 1923.......................................... Dead numbers, No. 117 and No. 635................................

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Last number 路used................................................................ MEMBERSHIP RETURNS Initiated 5,186 Passed , 5,062

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Total Dimitted ~ 1,429 Suspended for un-Masonic eonduct........................................ 13 Suspended for non-payment of dues 1,358 Expelled :............... 37 Died : 1,307 --

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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F.

A. M. M1SSOURl

FROM: ITS ORGANIZATION APRIL Ud. 1821 Date Election.

Grand Master.

April, 18%1 ••••• Thos. F. Riddick." Oct., 1821 .•••• Nath'l B. Tucker.· Oct.. 1822 ••••• Nath'l B. Tucker,· Oct.• 1823 Nath'l B, Tucker.· Oct.. 1824 Nath'l B. Tucker." Oct.. 1825 .•.•. Edward Bates .... " Oct,. 1826 ••••• Edward Bates, .•. " Oct.. 182T .••.. Edward Bate.. , ..• Oct.. 1828; •.•• Hardage Lane ...•• Oct.. 1829 .••. : Hardage Lane .. ,.· Oct.. 1830 •...• Hardage Lane .•.. Dec.. 1831 .•••. Edward Bate~ Oct.• 1832 H. R. Gamble " Dec., 1833 SinclaIr Kirtley " Nov., 1834 .••• § A. B. Chambers..• " Oct.. 1835tt ... A. B. Chambers... " Oct.. 1836 .••.. S. W. B. Carnegy.· Oct.. 1837 .•••. S. W. B. Carnegy.· Oct.. 1838 ..••• S. W. B. Carnegy." Oct., 1839 ..... P. H. McBride • Oct.. 1840 ..•.. P. H. McBride • Oct., 1841 P. H. McBride.,." Oct., 1842 P. H. McBride • Oct., 1843 P. H. McBrlde * Oct.• 18H, •....J. W. S. Mltchell.* Oct.. 1845 ••.•. J, W. S. Mitchell,· Oct.. 1846 John Rallll • Oct.• 1847 Joseph Foster " May, 1848 Joseph Foster......• May. 1849 ••••• John F. Ryland .. May, 1850 John F. Ryland .. • May. 1851 ..••. B. W. Grover •.... May. 185Z ••••• B. W. Grover •.•.. • June. 1853 Wilson Brown May. 1854 L. S. Cornwell • May. 1855 ••••• L. S. Cornwell May. 1856 ••.•. BenjamIn Sharp.. • May. 1857 S. H. Saunders § Was not Installed.

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Grand S. Warden.

.............•.••... James Kennerly .... • Thompson Douglass· Edward Bates...•.. • Thompson Douglass· Edward Bates • Geo. H, C. Melody.· Edward Bates • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Wm. G. Pettus • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Wm. G. Pettus .•.. ,. Hardage Lane , .• Martin Ruggles ,. Hardage Lane ,. Martin Ruggles • Geo. H. C. Melody," H. R. Gamble • Fred L. BlIIon ..... • H. R. Gamble ...•.. • Geo. H. C. Melody.· Sinclair Kirtley • Geo. H. C. Melody .• Oliver Parker ," Geo. H. C. Melody," M. J. Noyes " A. B. Chambers " John Wilson " Sinclair Kirtley " Oliver Parker., " Sinclair Kirtley " Oliver Parker • John D. Daggett. .. " Edward Searcey, , , ." John D. Daggett " A. B. Chambers. #t•• " John D .. Daggett " A. B. Chambers .... • A. B. Chambers " Alex. T. Doug-lass .. " Joseph Foster " Alex. T. Dou.!dass .. • Joab Bernard , " Joseph Foster ,. .Toab Bernard • Joseph Foster • .Joseph Foster ·.r. W. S. Mitchell. .. • Fred L. BilIon .. ,. ," E. S. Ruggles • .John D. Taylor, * Eo S. Rug/i\'les .. ,., ,* John D. Taylor • E. S. Ruggles • E. S. Ruggles ·.T. L. F. Jacoby • E. S. Ruggles " Cyrus Osborn • E. S. Ruggles, •.... • Joseph Meggulr~ .. • B. W. Grover " P. Draper • E. S. Rugglell, .. , .. • !'l. F. Currie., " S, F. Currie......•. • J. H. Turner • L. S. Cornwell. • J. W. Chenoweth .. • D. P. Walllngford .. • .Tames H. Britton .. • , .•........• ".r. W .. Chenoweth .. • W. A. Cunningham,. S. H. Saunders.,.,." P. Draper , , .....• Marcus Boyd -

Grand J. Warden. WIlliam Bates.•.••• " William Bates..••.• • Wm. G. Pettus .•... • Wm, G. Pettus • Thornt. Grlmsley • Thornt. Grimsley, .. • John F. Ryland .•..• H.R. Gamble ......• Adam L. Mills ·. . • Adam L. Mills, ....• Adam L. MlI1s .....• Au~ustus Jones , ." Augustus Jones • G. A. Tuttle • S. W. B. Carnegy.·." S. W. B. Carnegy .. " GranvllIe Snell • Thomas Andrews * Alex, T. Douglass .• *' Wm .. C. Vance * John Orrick • C. H. Bowers ...•.•. C. H. Bowers E. S. Ruggles ,· J. L. F. Jacoby " J. L. F. Jacoby, * J. L. F. Jacoby * Cyrus Oshorn Joseph Meggulre • P. Draper .. , .. , S. F. Currie .J. H. Turner .......• S. H. Saunders .....• R. C. HilL

Grand Treasurer.

Archibald Gamble,.· ArchIbald Gamble .. • Archibald Gamble,.· Archibald Gamble .. • Archibald Gamble .. • Archibald Gamble.,· Rich. T. McKinney.· Thornton Grimsley.· Thornton Grimsley.· Bernard Pratte • Thomas Andrews • Thomas Andrews. , .• Thomas Andrews ... • Geo. H. C. Melody .. • Geo. H. C. Melody .. • Geo. H. C. Melody .. • Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Geo. H. C. Melody .. " Geo. H. C. MelodY .. • Geo. H. C. Melody .. • Geo. H. C. Melody .. • Geo. H. C. Melody .. • John SImonds • Fred L. Billon • John S. Watson * John S. Watson., .. • John S. Watson * John S. Watson • John S. Watson * John M. Reed • J. T. Johnson * J. T . .Johnson " J. T. Johnson " Joseph Foster " Joseph Foster H. E. Van Orsdell." John D. Daggett.,.· Marcus Boyd., ..•.• " .John D. Daggett. .. • John F. Houston., .• John D. Daggett, .. •

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Grand Secretary. William Renshaw." William Renshaw." William Renshaw.· T, Douglas.· T. Douglas.· John D. Daggett.· John D. Daggett." John D. Daggett." John D. Daggett.John D. Daggett." Fred L. Billon.· Fred L. BlI1on," Fred L. BlI1on." John Garnett." Thos. W. Conyers." Thos. W. Conyers." Rlchard B. Dallam.· Richard B. Dallam." Richard B. Dallam.Richard B. Dallam.Richard B. Dallam." Richard B. Dallam.· Richard B. Dallam.· Richard B. Dal1am.· Richard B. Dallam.· Fred L. BlIlon.* Fred L. BilIon.· J. W. S. Mitchell." J. W. S. Mlt.chell.· C. D. W. Johnson.C. D. W. Johnson.C. D. W. Johnson.· A. O·Sulllvan.· A. O·Sullivan.* A. O'Sullivan.· A. O·Sulllvan.· A, O·Sulllvan.· A. O·Sulllvan.·

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May, 1868, S. H. Saunders " Marcus Boyd " John F. Houston " John Decker ...•... " John D. Daggett. .. * A. 0·SulI1van." May. 1859 ••••• Marcus Boyd " M. H. McFarland .. " W. R. Penick * John Decker " John D. Daggett " A. 0·SulI1van.* May, 1860 M. H. McFarland." W. R. Penick * John Decker * Samuel M. Hayes .. * John D. Daggett * A. 0·SulI1van." May, .1861. Wm. R. PenIck * John Decker " Geo. Whitcomb * A. L. McGregor " John D. Daggett. .. * A. 0·SulI1van." May, 1862 ••••• Geo. Whltcomb * John H. Turner * Wm. ~. Loker * Samuel Russel!. * John D. Daggett ... * A. O·Sulllvan.* May, 1863 .•••• John H. Turner .. " Wm. N. Loker..•••. * John D. VlnclI .•... * A. L. McGregor * John D. Daggett. .. * A. 0·SulI1van." May, 1864 .•••• John F. Houston." John D. Vlncil * A. L. McGregor * Martin Colltns * Wm. N. Loker * A, O·Sulllvan." May, 1866 .••.•.John F. Houston.* John D. Vinci!. " Martin Colllns * R. E. Anderson * Wm. N. Loker * A. O·Sulllvan.* May. 1866 .•••• John D. Vlncl\. ... " W. E. Dunscomb * R. E. Anderson * A. L. McGregor * Wm. N. Loker • A. O'Sulllvan."t Oct.. 1867 .••.• W. E. Dunscomb.* C. A .. Rowley " T. E. Garrett.; * Wm. D. Mulr * Wm. N. Loker * G. Frank Gouley.·t Oct.. 1868 ....• lohn D. Vlncl\. • R. E. Anderson • Wm. D. Mlllr * A. M. Dockery Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley.*t Oct.. 1861 , William D. Muir.· T. E. Garrett " Alex. M. Dockery Sam H. Owens • Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley" Oct., 1870 Thos. E. Garrett." R. E. Anderson * Sam H. Owens • .lohn E. Ryland • Wm. N. Loker " G. Frank Gouley" Oct., 1871. Thos. E. Garrett." R. E. Anderson * Sam H. Owens • John E. Ryland • Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley· Oct., 1872 •.••• Sam'l H. Owens .. • J. E. Ryland ~ .• John W. Luke • Jas. E. Cadle ...••• • Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley· Oct., 1873 •.••. R. E. Anderson .. " John W. Luke * Jas. E. Cadle * Xenophon Ryland .• * Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley· Oct., 1874 .•••• John W. Luke • Xenophon Ryland .. • Jas. E. Cadle * Thos. C. Ready • Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley· Oct., 1876 ..... James E. Cadle .. • Xenophon Ryland .. • Thos. C. Ready • Noah M. Givan • Wm. N. Loker • G. Frank Gouley· Oct., 1876 ..•.• Xen. Ryland ....• Thos. C. Ready • Noah M. Givan * M. G. Hubble Wm. N. Loker G. Frank Gouley·· U Oct.• 1877 ..••• '1'. C. Ready ·Noah M. Givan • Jos. S. Browne ·W. R. Stubblefield."Wm. N. Loker ·John D. Vlncll· Oct., 1878 Noah M. Givan .. • Joseph·S. Browne.·w. R. Stubblefield. * Jas. E. Carter ·John W. Luke • John D. Vlncll· Oct., 1879 Jos. S. Browne .. • W. R. Stubblefield.· Jas. E. Carter W· Alex. M. Dockery John W. Luke • John D. Vincll" Oct., 1880 •••.• W. R. Stubblefield· Alex. M. Dockery Chas. C. Woods Lee A. HalL • John W. Luke " John D. Vincll· Oct., 1881. ••.. Alex. M. Dockery. Rev. Chas. C. Woods Lee A. HalL " Robt. F. Stevenson .. John W. Luke • John D. Vincll· Oct., 1882 .••.. Chas. C. Woods Lee A. HalL • Robt. F. Stevenson . .James W. Boyd * Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll" Oct., ( 1883 .•.•• Lee A. Hall • R. F. Stevenson James W. Boyd * Geo. R. Hunt. • Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll· Oct.. 1884 .••• , Robt. F. Stevenson James W.Boyd * George R. Hunt. .. ;* Wm. M. Williams .. • Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll· Oct., 1885 ••••• James W. Boyd * George R. Hunt. • Wm. M. Williams .. * James P. Wood * Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil* Oct.. 1886 •• , •• Geo. R. Hunt. * W. M. Williams • James P. Wood * Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll* Oct.. 1887 ..... Wm. M. Williams· James P. Wood • Theodore Brace * Geo. E. Walker • Samuel M. Kennard· John D. VlnclI· Oct., 1888 ••••• James P. Wood .. • Theodore Brace * Geo. E. Walker • B. H. Ingram '·Isamuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil· Oct., 1889 ••••• Theodore 'Brace ..• Geo. E. Walker • B. H. Ingram ..••.. * John R. Parson Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll· Oct., 1896 ••••• Geo. E. Walker .. • B. H. Ingram • John R. Parson Harry Keene " Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil* Oct., 1891. B. H. Ingram *\JOhn R. Parson Harry Keene • J. B. Thomas ·iSamuel M. Kennard·,John D. Vlncll· Oct., 1892 John R. Parson Harry Keene J. B. Thomas • A. M. Hough " Samuel M. Kennarn·John D. Vinc\l· Oct., 1893 ••••• Harry Keene ....• J. B. Thomas ......• A. M. Hough ·D. A. Jamison Samuel M. Kennard" John D. VinclI· Oct., 1894 .•.•• J. B. Thomas ...• • A. M. Hough " D. A. Jamison F. J. Tygard .•.••• • Samuel M. Kennard" John D. Vincil· Oct., 1895 ..... A. M. Hough .•••• D. ;... Jamison F. J. Tygard • E. F. Allen ;." Samuel M. Kennard" John D. Vincil· Oct., 1896 .••• , D. A. Jamison .••. F. j. Tygard • E. F. Allen " C. H. Briggs Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil· Oct., 1897 .. : •• F. J. Tygard E. F.' Allen ........• C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells ..•. " Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll* Oct., 1898 ..... E. F. Allen • C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells • .Joseph C: Finagin ... • Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincil· Oct., 1899 .•••• C. H. Briggs Campbell Wells * .Joseph C. Flnagin • John C. yocum .•.• " Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vinc~l· Oct., 1900 ..••• ·Campbell. Wells ..• .Joseph C. Finagin * John ·C. yocum • Wm. F. Kuhn Samuel M. Kennaro.·John D. VincII· Oct., 1901. Joseph C. Finagln .• John C. Yocum * Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Valliant .. • Samuel M. Kennard" John D. Vincil· Oct., 1902 John C. Yocum .. • Wm. F. Kuhn Leroy B. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston Samuel M. Kennard· John D. Vincll· Oct., 1903 Wm. F. Kuhn ..... Leroy B. Valliant .. • A. S. Houston D. M. Wilson John R. Parson ..... John D. Vincll* Sept., 1904 ••.• , Leroy B. Valliant. A. S. Houston .....• D. M. Wilson , Howard Watson .•.• • John R. Parson ..••. John D. Vincil"oIJl

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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE A. F. & A. M. MISSOURI FROM ITS ORGANIZATION APRIL 23d. 1821. Date Election. Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Oct., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Sept., Oct., Oct.,

Grand Master.

1905 ••••• A. S. Houston .•••. 1906 .••.. D. M. Wilson ..... 1907 •••••.John T. Short. .•.. 1908 R. R. Kreeger ..•. 1909 ..••. Wm. A. Hall ....•. 1910 ..•.. Clay C. Bigger .•. 1911 .•.•. Arch A. Johnson .. 1912 ..... Jacob Lampert .• * 1913 •.... Van Fremont Boor 1914 •.•.• Tolman W. Cotton. 1915 .•... Frank R. Jesse 1916 •.•.. Edward Higbee 1917 ..... Wm. A. Clark 1918 .••.. Johu W. Bingham.* 1919 ..•.• Julius C. Garrell .. 1920 .•••• Wm. F. Johnson .. 1921. •••. O. A. Lucas ..•.••. 1922 Bert S. Lee 1923 Joseph S. MeIntyre ..

D. Grand Master D. M. Wilson .•••..• John T. Short R. R. Kreeger Wllliam A. HalL Clay C. Bigger ....• Arch A. Johnson Jacob Lampert * Van Fremont Boor .. Chesley A. Mosman" Frank R. Jesse Edward Higbee Wm. A. Clark ....•• John W. Bingham ... * Julius C. GarrelL .• Wm. F. Johnson ...• O. A .. Lucas ......•. Bert S. Lee Joseph S. l\fclntyre .. Orestes MitchelL

Grand

S. Warden. I Grand J. Warden.

John T. Short R. R. Kreeger .•...• Wllliam A. Hall ...•. Clay C. Bigger Arch A. Johnson .Jacob Lampert ...• * Van Fremont Boor .. Chesley A. Mosman· Tolman W. Cotton .. Edward Higbee ..... Wm. A. Clark .•.... John W. Bingham * Jullus C. Garrell Wm. F. Johnson .••• O. A. Lucas .....•.. Bert S. Lee ....••.. Jos. S. McIntyre Orestes Mitchell W. W. Martin

R. R. Kreeger .••••• William A. Hall .•.. Clay C. Bigger .•...• Arch A. Johnson •••. .Jacob Lampert .... * Van Fremont Boor .. Chesley A. Mosman" Tolman W. Cotton .. Frank R. Jesse ••••• Wm. A. Clark ....•. John W. Bin~ham * Julius C. Garrell Wm. F. Johnson O. A. Lucas .•.•.•.• Bert S. Lee ••.••••• .los. S. McIntyre .•.. Orestes Mitchell ....• W. W. Martin John Pickard;

Grand

Treasurer.

Alph. C. Stewart"" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart" Alphonso C. Stewart· Alphonso C. Stewart" Wm. A. Hall Wm. A. HalL Wm. A. Hall .•..... Wm. A. HalL •..... Wm. A. Hall Wm. A. HalL ..•.... Wm. A. Hall Wm. A. Hall

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ROLL OF "DEAD LODGES" UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MISSOURI ORGANIZED 1821.

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COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS BY GEO. FRANK GOULEY, GRAND SECRETARY, 1876. REVISED AND BROUGHT DOWN TO OCTOBER, 1923, BY FRANK R. JESSE, GRAXD SECRETARY

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Name of Lodge.

Town.

County.

State.

Date of Charter.

Remarks.

Hiram ............•.... , St. Charles St.,Charles Mo .•..... 1820. by G. L. of Tenn ..... Surrendered April 4. 1826. Harmony Louisiana , Pike Mo •...... Oct. 11. 1821 .........••.•• Surrendered April, 1825. Taylor , Springfield Greene , IlI. May 6.1852 , United with "United No.5." Olive Branch Alton Madison , IlI. April 3.1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois. 1824. Unity Jackson Cape Girardeau. Mo Nov. 25. 1821.disp. G.L.Ind. Surrendered Janual'y 7. 1823. Franklin 'Cnlon Franklin Howard Mo April 3.1822 Arrested December 20, 1831. Grover : Calhoun Henry Mo :May.1852 Died 1860. Vandalia Vandalia Fayette Ill. 'jOctober 8. 1822 .. , United with 1st G. L. of Illinois, 1824. Sangamon Springfield Sangamon IlI. October 25.1822 Arrested April 11. 1826. Union .•........•....... Jonesboro Union , IlI. .....•. October 25,1822 ......•••• United with 1st G. L. of Illinois. 1824. Shawnee , New Santa Fe .. Jackson Mo .....•. May. 1858 Surrendered 1863. Chape!. Chapel HIlI Lafayette Mo !May 6,1852 Surrendered 1855. Eden ..••...•...•....... Covington Washington III , .•. 'October 9.1822 United with 1st G. L. of Illinois. 1824. Tucker Ste. Genevieve .. Ste. Genevieve .. Mo .....•. ' October 10.1826 Surrendered April 6. 1831. BoonvllIe .•............. Boonville Cooper Mo Apri,l 3. 1827 •............ , Arrested October 3. 1838. Auburn Auburn Lincoln Mo , May 8.1852 Arrested Oct.• 1884. by Lee A. Hall. G. M. Centra!. Smithville Clay ....•...•.. Mo May 6.1852 Went down on account of war. 1861. Perseverance Louisiana ....•. Pike .....•...•. Mo ••...•. , April 8.1828 Arrested April 3. 1838. Columbia Columbia Boone ..••..... Mo ......• October 5.1830 Arrested October 3. 1838. New London ....•....... New London , Ralls Mo October 5.1837 Surrendered 1862. on account of war. Greencastle Greencastle Sullivan Mo June 2.1866 Arrested April. 1879. Franklin , Alton Madison 111.. ..•••• October 5.1837 , . .0: •• United with G. L. of Illinois. 1843. Hiram ...•...•..••.•.... St. Charles St. Charles Mo October 5.1837 Arrested October 16. 1846. Harmony .•............. JacksonvlIIe Morgan IlI. October 2.1838 United with G. L. of Illinois. 18.f0. Wyaconda La Grange , Lewis .•.•...... Mo June 10. 1853 Surrendered 1876. Joachim H.erculaneum .. Jefferson Mo •... ,., Oct.• 1820. by G. L. of Tenn Arrested April 8. 1825. Springfield ........•..... Springfield Sangamon' IlI..; Octoher 8.1839 United with G. L. of Illinois. 1840. Ava. ...•..•.....•••..•.. Ava .....•...•. , Douglas ....•... Mo ...•••. O.ctober 13.1887 Arrested June. 1892. by B. H. Ingram. G. M. Mexico Mexico Audraln. . . . . .. Mo.... •. May 6. 1852 Consolidated 1887 with Hebron Xo. 354. Ringgold •.......•...... Camden Point .. Platte Mo , May 6. 1852 Arrested May, 1855. Temperance............ andalla .•..... Platte Ill October 9. 1839 ...•..•.... United with G. L. of Illinois. 1842. ' Temple................ MellvlIIe Dade Mo May. 1858 Surrendered ISSS.

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Far West ...•........••. Galena Jo Da.viess ..••. Ill October 11, 1839 ••.. ~ ••••• Osage •..•..•..•.......• Little Osage .•.. Vernon Mo .....•• May 6, 1852 ...••••••••.•• Lafayette ....•........•. Lexington ..•... Lafayette Mo ....•.. October 8, 1840 .•••••••••. Lafayette ......••....... Lexington ..•... Lafayette Mo ....•.. October 19, 1867 ••••.•.••• Triangle ..........•..•.. Perryvllle Perry Mo ....•••. October 12, 1882 .•••••.••• Hillsboro aUasMt.Moriah Hillsboro Montgomery ••. Mo October 8. 1840 ..••••••••• Independence ••.••....•. Independence .. Jackson .....••. Ill. October 8. 1841. •.••• '. •.•• Dawson ......••••••••.• , Wellington Lafayette .•.... Mo ....•.. May 28. 1858 .....•••.••.• Cedar Owensville Gaflconade Mo October 15,1868 Graham ..••••......•••. Pleasant Hill Cass Mo ...•... June 12, 1853..••••••••••• Tully ...•.•..••..... : Tully Lewis Mo June 9. 1853...••••••••••• Clinton .•..•......•••.•. Carlyle........ Clinton ..•..... , Ill ' October 8, 1841 •..•.•.•••• Modena Modena Mercer Mo June 2, 1866 Coleman ...•........•••. St. Louis Mo October 8,1841 .•••••••••• Des Moines ••••.••.••••. ' Burlington ...............•.... Ia. Ty October 20, 1841 .•.•.••••. Bolivar Bolivar ; .. Polk Mo , June 9, 1853 Aetna Aetna Scotland Mo June 2, 1866 Houston ...••.•.•••..•.. Breckenridge .. , Caldwell. ..•••• Mo June 2, 1866.••.•••••••••• Iowa .....•.•...•..•••.. Bloomington ...............••• Ia. Ty October 20,1841 .••••••••• Middle Grove Middle Grove Monroe Mo June 9, 1853 Jacksonville ......••..•. Jacksonvllle .••. Randolph .••••. Mo June 2, 1866.••••....••••• Rochester .. : Rochester ..•... Andrew ...•.•.. Mo , June 10, 1853..•.•.••••••• 13parta, for'ly "Kabzeett". Sparta .....•.•. Buchanan Mo October 8. 1841 ..••••••••• Martha Washington .•... Washington Franklin Mo June 10, 1853 ........•...• Mineral Point. .••....... Mineral Point. ......•...•..... Wis. Ty , October 11, 1842 •......••. Middletown .........•... Middletown Montgomery Mo ' May 25, 1854 ...........•• Ozark ...•........•..•.• ISPrlngfield Greene Mo October 17.1842 Anderson ....••.••••••.. Chapel HlII , Lafayette •.•••. Mo May. 1858 ..............•. Livingston ....•......... Glasgow Howard.; •..... Mo October 11, 1842 Douglas ...•.•.•.....••. Marthasville Warren •••••••• Mo October 11, 1842 ...•...... Platte .....•...•....•... Platte City .•••. Platte .••••••••. Mo ' October 14, 1842 .•.•••••.• Mopticello ..•........... Monticello ..••. Lewis ...•...... Mo , October 12, 1842 .••••••••• Lancaster .....•.••.•.... Lancaster ..•••• Schuyler ...•.•. Mo ..•.••. , May 25, 1854 ••••••••••••• Marion .....•..•....••.. Salem ...•...•• , Marlon. . . . . . .. Ill..•...... October 11. 1842 .••••••••• St. Clair .•••.•.•••.•.••. Belleville .••••• ' St. Clair..•..•. IlL , October 11, 1842 ••••••••.• Osceola Osceola ..••.••. St. Clair Mo October 15, 1842 .•..• :-.•.• Maysville ...•.•• , Maysville DeKalb Mo , May 25, 1854 .....•..••.•. Dubuque .....•......•... Dubuque .....•................ Ia. Ty October 10. 1843 .•..••.••• St. Marys ••••...••.•.... Perryville Perry Mo ..••... May 25, 1854 Iowa City , Iowa City Ill.: Ty October 10. 1843 Landmark •••.••.....•.. Warsaw Benton ......•. Mo October 12.1843 .•••.•.••• Melody ....•.•••.••.•••• Platteville •..............•..•. Wis. Ty October 12. 1843 ..••.••••• Marshall ......•....•... , Marshall Saline ........• ' Mo October 12. 1843 ...•.•..•. Linn Linn Osage Mo May 28, 1856 Tebo Clinton Her.:-y Mo October 23. 18H

Surrendered 18U Destroyed 1861, by war. Arrested December I, 1868. Conso!. 1882 with Lexington No. 149, Conso!. 1887 with Triple Tie No. 457 Arrested October 16, 1846. Surrendered October, 1846. Surrendered 1864. Arrested January. 1900. Destroyed 1&62, by war. Surrendered ~fay. 1863. Arrested October 19, 1846. Arrested October. 1876. Changed to "Mt. Moriah No. 40," 18H. United '!Vith G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Surrendered 1863. Conso!. with Memphis ~o. 16, 1890. Arrested April 22. 1869. United with G. L. of Iowa, 1844. Arrested February 29. Ul64. Surrendered October. 1899. Surrendered 1865. Arrested October 19, 1846. Arrested May, 1863. United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 1844. An'ested May 18, 1858. Arrested October 18, 1847. Destroyed 1861, by war. Surrendered Septemher, 1876. Surrendered November 15, 1883. Surrendered 1864. Arrested by Ja5. W. Boyd. G.M., Oct., 18116. Arrested 1866. United with G. L. of Illinois, 1844. United with G. L. of Illinois, 1843. Destroyed 1861, by war. Destroyed 1862, by war. United with G. L. of Iowa. 1844. Surrendered January, 1864. United with G. L. of Iowa. 1844. Destroyed 1861, by war. United with G. L. of Wisconsin, 18H. Arrested 1851. Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene. G. M. Arrested 1889. by J. P. Wood. G. M.

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Name

or Lodge.

69 Alexandria .••.•.••••.•• 70 College ..•.•.•..••.•.•.. 70 Dickerson 72 Danville ...•••.......... 75 Ashley : 75 Bowling Green ....•..... _ 75 Neosho ...•............. 81 HIckory Grove 83 Dana 84. Multanomah .••......•.. 84 Potter ...........•...... 85 Johnson 86 Mitchell. 86 Mo. MIL 3d Reg't Mo. Vol 88 Bates 88 Olive Branch 88 Dresden .......•........ 90 Prairie ..•..........•... 90 King Solomon 114 Boone 94 Evening Star liS Acacia , 95. Pleasant Hill 115' Chapman , , 115' Meramec ...•... , •...••. 119 Mt. Vernon , ......•. 100 Canton 101 Greene .........•....... 101 Easton .....•...•...•... 103 Carthage 105 Relief; .••.......••.••.. 106'1 Macon .........•..•••.•. 106 Laporte 106, Mlami. 107 I Golden Square •.•...•... 108' New MadrId •••••. , 108 Aztec .......••••....... 108 Gothic , .....•..... 108 Pineville ~ 109 Montezuma .•••••...••.. 109 Louisiana 111 St. Louis .......•....... 112 Ezell , ....••....•...

Town.

County.

State.

Alexandria Clark ; Mo Marlon College. Marion Mo Warren Marlon Mo Danville Montgomery · Mo Ashley Pike Mo Bowling Green. Pike ...•....... Mo .•..... l\"eosho Newton •....... Mo .•..... Hickory Grove. Callaway Mo Calhoun Henry Mo Oregon City .........•....•.... Oregon Longwood Pettis .•........ Mo Warrensburg Johnson Mo Columbus Johnson Mo ..•.....••.........••......••...•....... Butler Bates Mo Union Franklin .....•. Mo Dresden Pettis ••....•••. Mo Harrisonville Casso •.......•. Mo St. Catharine Linn Mo Columbia Boone Mo Cuba Crawford " , Mo Tackson Cape GIrardeau. Mo Pleasant Hill Cass Mo Las Vegas Ter. of N. Mex.. Mo Eureka St. Louis Mo Mt. Vernon Lawrence Mo Canton : Lewis Mo Springfield Greene Mo Easton Buchanan Mo Carthage Tasper Mo Georgetown Pettis Mo Macon Macon , Mo M~con Macon Mo MIami Saline Mo Westport .. " .. Jackson Mo New Madrid .•.. New Madrid Mo Las Cruces Ter. of N. Mex Moberly Randolph Mo Pineville , _ McDonald Mo Santa Fe Ter. of N. Mex Ste. Genevieve. Ste. Genevieve .. Mo St. Louis St. Louis Mo St. Francisville. Clark .•........ Mo

Date of Charter.

Remarks.

October 16, 1844 ...•.•.••• Arrested 1864. October 16, 1844 .••••••••• Changed to "Dickerson," 1847. Formed from "College No. 70." October 16, 1844 .......••. Consol. with Florence Lodge No. 261, 1892. October 19, 1841i Surrendered October 18, 1897. October 14. 1846 .....••.•• Changed to "Ashley No. 75." October 14, 1846 ........•• Surrendered 1863; restored as 247, In 1867. June 2, 1866 Surrendered March, 1893. October 17,1846 Arrested October 28, 1852. October 19, 1846 1st Lodge on Pac. Coast. United G. I •. Ore. May 25, 1854 Surrendered December 2, 1896. ~farch 19, 1847 Destroyed 1861, by war. May 9, 1850 Destroyed 1861, by war. October 14, 1847 •.......•. Closed with Mexican war. May 28, 1858 Destroyed 1861, by war. October 14,1847 ,. Arrested about 1855. October 19, 1867 ........•. Arrested July, 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. October 12, 1847 ........•. Destroyed 1861, by war. June 2. 1866 Consol. with Brookfield !'\o. 86, Jan .• 1888. May 8. 1848 Surrendered May 25, 1858. May 29, 1855 ..........•.. Surrendered June 12, 1875. May 5, 1848 Went down during the war. May 8, 1848 Arrested 1853. Tune 2, 1866 United with G. L. of New MexIco. 1877. October 17.1878 ........•. Arrested Sept., 1916, by F. R. Jesse, G. M. May 11, 1848 ............• Surrendered December 27, 1862. )'fay 11, 1848 Consol. wIth Craft Lodge Xo. 287, Dec., 1898. May 12, 1848 , United with "United No.5," 1857. May 28. 1858 Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. May 12, 1849 Burned out 1861. May 10. 1849 , .••....•. Went down 1860. May 28, 1858 ........•.... Surrendered 1873. May 28, 1858 Changed-to "Macon Xo. 106." May 10, 1849 Surrendered February 10. 1857. May 10, 1849 ...........•. Arrested October, 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. May 10, 1849 ! Destroyed during- the war. October 19, 1867 .........• United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. October 17. 1878 .......••• Consolo wit? Moberly Lodge No. 344, 1896. October 22, 1896......... Arrested by G. L., 1919. May 8" 1851 United with G. L. of New Mexico. 1877. 1807. by G. L. of Pa Arrested bv G. L. of Pennsylvania. 1824. 1809. by G. L. of Pa ...•.• Arrested. May 9, 1850 ...........•.. Surrendered 1860.

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114- Waverly ...•.........•... Waverly ..••.•. Lafayette ...•.. Mo . '115 Sibley Sibley Jackson Mo 11& Border South-West Cit) McDonald ..•.•. Mo 116 Daviess ........•........ Gallatin ...•..•. Daviess ...•.•.. Mo 117 VersaUles .. ; .....•....... Versailles Morgan Mo 118. Hiram ," St. Charles ..•.. St. Charles .•... Mo ....•.. 119: Foster.•••..••••••••••.••.• Boston ...••.... Scott .....••••.. Mo ..•.... .122' Dover Dover ....••••. Lafayette ..•.•. Mo .....•. 124 Cedar .; Fremont Cedar Mo 124 Dardenne ..•..•.•...•... O'Fallon ..•.... St. Charles •.•.. Mo .....•• 128 KlrksvlIle ........• ; ..•. KlrksvlIle Adair .....•.. '.' Mo .....•. 128 Live Oak, .•.... , .•...•. Pleasant Hill Cass .......•... Mo .....•• 129 ConstaI:\Une ....•.•...... Charleston .•... Mississlppl. •... Mo .....•• 129 Charleston........•........ '. Charleston .•... Mlssissippl. .... Mo ......• 130 Barry .........•. '.' Cassville .•..... Barry ....•..... Mo ....•.• 130 West I:'rl:1-irle Clarkton Dunklin Mo 134 I Sarcoxie ....••.•......•. Sarcoxie Jasper Mo 135 Ridgley ..•...... , Ridgley Platte Mo 135 i Warrensburg ..........•. Warrensburg Johnson .....•.. Mo ....•.. 137, Warrenton Warrenton ••.•• Warren ....••.. Mo 137 Prairieville Prairieville Pike Mo ....•.. 138 Round Prairie ..........• Newark ....•••• Andrew ...•..•. Mo 140 Smithton Smithfield .••••................ Kan. Ty 141 Middlebury Middlebury Mercer Mo ..••... 141 Oriental ............•... Trenton .•.•.... Grundy Mo : 141 Chain of Rocks ........•. Owen Lincoln Mo 143 Flint Hill Flint Hill. •..•. St. Charles Mo 144 John Dade Cassvllle ......•. Barry Mo 145 Windsor City .•...•...•. Windsor City Carroll Mo 145 Rising Star ...•......... Ebenezer ....•.. Greene Mo 147 Buffalo Buffalo .••..... Dallas Mo 148 yancy .....•..•..•....•• Plnevllle •...••. McDonald Mo .•..... 150 Leavenworth .•........•. Leavenworth ..........•.•..... Kan..Ty 152 Linn Creek ..•....•.•.•• Linn Creek Camden Mo , 153 Kansas .....•.••.•• ; .••• Wyandotte Kan. Ty 154 Concord •....•••.•••...• Concord Callaway...•••. Mo 156 Giddings ....•........... Nebraska City .. Otoe Neb. Ty .•. 158 Cornwell ..••.......•... Rose HilL ••... Johnson Mo 158 Johnson ..•............. Greenville .•••.. Wayne Mo ·.•• 159 Pacific .....•••......... Pacific .•.••.... Fran}l:Ill). Mo .....•. 159 Mendota ..••........: .•. Protem •..••.•. Taney Mo •.•..•. 160 Edina .........•......•.. Edina ....•.••. Knox Mo 161 I:tobert Morris .••..••..••. Savannah ••.... Andrew ...•.... Mo .....•• 166 Mirabile ...••.•••.••..•. Mirabile .. '•.... CaldwelL Mo 167 Eldorado ..••...•••...•. Luray ........•. Clark " .. '" Mo 167 Orient Francais .•....... St. Louis City .............••••• Mo 167 Puxico Puxico Stoddard Mo

May 9,1850 ••• ; •••••••••• Surrendered January 28, 1860. May 10. 1850 Surrendered 1863. October 15, 1874 Surrendered October. 1882. May 10, 1850 ••••••••••••• Arrested 1876. May 10, 1850 Cons. with Morgan 320 under 320 as Versallles May 10, 1850 •••••••••• ••• Surrendered May, 1862. May 10. 1850 ••••••••• •••• Surrendered 1866. May 20, 1850 ••••••••••••• Consol. with Lafayette No. 437, Feb., 1893. May 10, 1851. Surrendered 1863. October 19, 1861 ••.••..••• Arr. Jan. 15, 1885. by R. F. Stevenson, G. M. May 8, 1851. ..•.•...••.•. Arrested 1863. New Charter 1864 to No. 105. October 19. 1867.... • •• Arrested by G. L. of Missouri, 1877. May 8, 1851. ..••••..•..•. Surrendered July 28. 1874. October 12, 1876 ••••••.••• Surrendered December, 1889. May, 1852 ......••.•..•.•. Arrested 1852. May 28, 1858 Arrested October, 1886. by J. W. Boyd, G. M. May, ~851. ..••••.•••••••• Arrested May, 1858.. May 7, 1851 ....••.•.••••. Destroyed 1861. by war, October 19, 1861 Consol. with Corinthian Lodge .No. 265. 1889. June, 1851. .•.•••.•.••.••. Surrendered 1856. May 28, 1859 .•.•.•.•...•. Arrested 1895, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. May 31. 1855 .•••..••.•••• Arrested 1865. May, 1855 United to form G. L. of Kansas. May 31, 1855 ••.•••••.•••• Arrested 1872. October 11, -1873 ..•.......' Consolidated with Trenton Lodge No. 111. Octo.ber 14, 1880 ..•....... Cons. with Moscow Mills No. 558, Oct.• 1905. May 31, 1855 .•.•..•...... Surrendered 1863. June 1, 1855 Destroyeg 1861, by war. June 1, 1855 Surrendered 1855. May. 1858 •.••••......•.•• Arrested by E. F. Allen, G. M.• 1898. May. 1855 .....•...•...... Arrested 1861. June I, 1855.•••••.••..•.. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884. by L. A. Hall. G. M. .Tune 2, 1855..•..•..•..••• United to form G. L. of Kansas. May 26, 1855 ••••.•••••••. Destroyed 1861, by war.. May. 1855...•••..•.••.... United to form 9. L. of Kansas. June 1. 1855..••....•••.•. Surrendered April, 1901. May 29, 1856 .••••••••.••• Made no returns. May 28. 1856 ••...•..•.•.. Destroyed 1861. by war. October 19. 1867 •••••••• ~. Surrendered April 25, 1885. May 28, 1856 .•..•.••.• : •. Arrested Jan., 1878. by T. C. Ready. G. M. October 11. 1879 .••.. ~ •••. Arrested June 12, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. May 29, 1856 ••...•••••••• Arrested May, 1866. May 28.1856 ••.•... ; ••••. Surrendered 1857. May 30. 1857 ••...•.••....· ConsoI. with Polo Lodge No. 232: In 1889. May 18. 1857 •..••.••••••• Surrendered 1861. October 19. 1867 .....•..•. Surrendered January. 1888. October 11, 1888 Surrendered June, 1892.

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Clark .•...•.... Mo ~lay 18. 1857 ..•...•...... Miller Mo May 18. 1857 ....••...••.• Mlssissippi, •... Mo May 30, 1857 ...•....••••. Bollinger Mo May, 1857 Franklin Mo October 19.1867 McDonald Mo October 13. 1892., .•.••••• Clark .......•.. Mo May. 1857 Clark Mo May, 1858 Clark Mo October 19, 1867 DeKalb Mo May 29. 1859 ....••....••. Monlteau Mo .. , . , . '1 May 28. }859 .....•••...•• Polk Mo May. 1809 Henry Mo October 19. 1867 .•••.••••• Carroll. Mo October 15. 1886 ....••.••• Benton Mo OctllJ>er. 1892 Cass : Mo May, 1859 Callaway 1~lo May, 1859 Cole .....•..... Mo : Octob~r 13.1881. .•••••••• Platte Mo May 28. 1859 ..........••• Camden Mo "-Jay. 1860........•.....•• Ray ....•••..... Mo :\fay. 1859...•............ Barry :\1:0 May. 1860 Daviess Mo i May 30. 1860 Harrison Mo '1 "lay. 1860.........•..•••• Henry .......•. Mo., October 19.1867 ..•...•••• ~. Mex I .June 1. 1860 .....•.••••••.

Surrendered June 12, 1863. Surrendered 1863. Surrendered August 22,1814. ::-;0 records. Surrendered May, 1892. Surrendered September - , 1903. Destroyed 1861, by war. Destroyed 1862. by war. Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1916. Arrested 1894, by Harry Keene. G. M. Surrendered June. 1898. Destroyed 1861. by war. Arrested by J. W. Boyd. Grand Master, 1886. Arrested September. 1892. Arr. by E .. F. Allen. G. M., Jan. 18, 1899. Destroyed 1861. by war. . Arr. June, 1881. by W. R. Stubblefield. G. M. Conso!. with Jefferson Lodge No. 43. 1889. Arrested June. 1879. by N. M. Givan, G. M. Surrendered 1862. / Went down 1861. by war. Destroyed 1861. by war. Arr. January. 1892. by B. H. Ingram, G. M. Arrested 1863. Surrendered 1873. Surrendered 1865.

%11 I Orion St. Joseph 2121 Austin Austin 216 West Plains West Plains 216: Granby '" Granby 217 i Quincy ....••.......... , Quincy ZI9 ' Emerson Emerson ZI9 Everett Everett.

Buchanan i.Mo Cass Mo Howell .•.•..... Mo Newton .....•.. Mo Hic~ory....•... Mo Marlon Mo Cass ...•••..•.. Mo

Surrendered 1863. Destroyed 1861. by war. Surrendered 1861. Surrendered December, 1892. Destroyed by war. Destroyed 1861. by war. Cons. with Coldwater Lodge No. 485, 1894.

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May, 1863 •••.••••••••••••. Surrendered 1899. October 27, 1863 Surrendered 1865. No returns. October 19. 1867 Surrendered 1877. May 26, 1864 Arrested In 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. ~Iay, 1865 .•..•••••••••••• Surrendered September, 1881. May 25, 1865 ..••••••••••• Cons. with Woodlawn No. 223, Sept., 1911. May 26. 1865 ...•.•....... Surrendered May 12, 1919. October 17, 1867 •••••••••• Arrested July, 1917, by Edw. Higbee, G. M. October. 1867 ..••••••••••• Con. with Jonesburg Lodge No. (51, Feb., 1899 October 15, 1868 .••••••••• Arrested January, 1900. October 15, 1868 .•...•...• Cons. with Ash Grove Lodge 100, Feb. 11, '22. October 15, 1868 •••••••••• Surrendered October, 1R78. October IS, 1868 Cons. with Cambridge No. 63, Jan'y 5, 1915. October 15, 1868 Arrested 1877. October 15, 1868 ...••••••• Arrested by Grand Lodge, 1904. October 15, 1868 Cons. with Chilhowee No. 487, Oct., 1908. October, 1868 Arr. Dec., 1880, by W. R. Stubblefield, G. M. October 13, 1881. ••••••••• Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. October IS, 1868 •••••••••• Surrendered September, 1888. October 15, 1868 •••••••••• Cons. with Temperance No. 438, Sept., 1899. October 15, 1868 Surrendered 1874. October 10, 1875 .••••••••• Consol. with Vincil Lodge No. 62, 1888. October 15. 1868 .•..••••.• Consol. With Trowel ~o. 440, Dec., 1899. October 12,1869 •••••••••• Surrendered June. 1903. October 12, 1866 Arr. Aug. 26, 1921, by Wm. F. Johnson, G. M. October 12, 1869 Consolidated with Stanberry No. 109. October 12, 1869 ........•. Surrendered September 2, 1922. October 12, 1869 ••.....••. Surrendered December 14, 1882. October 11. 1883 Consol. with Ava No. 26. March. 1888. October 12, 1869 Arr. March. 1896, by A. M. Hough, G. M. October 12, 1869 •••••••••• Surrendered September 14, 1889. October 15, 1890 Con. with Savannah Lodge No. 71, Apr., 11107. September 26,1907 ••••••• Consol..Sept., 1917, with Alton No. 255. September 19, 19li Cons. with Versailles 117 Oct. 18, 1923 as 320 October 16, 1879 •••••••••• Consolidated with Foster Lodge No. 554. October 12, 1869 Arrested 1878. by T. C. Ready, G. M. October 16, 1879 Arrested March 12, 1923, by B. S. Lee, G. M. October 13, 1870 Arrested May, 1879, by N. M. Givan, G. M. October 12. 1870 •.•••••••• Surrendered 1875. October 14. 1875 Arr. Sep. 10, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn. G. M. October 12, 1870 Surrendered October 3,1873. October 12, 1871 •••••••••• Arrested Jan., 1887, by G. R. Hunt, G. M. October 13, 1870 .••••••••• Canso 1. with Richmond Lodge 57 Sept. 23, 1921. October 13, 1870 .••••••••• Surrendered January. 1884. October 1-6, 1884 .••••••••• Arrested Oct., 1894, by Harry Keene, G. M. October 13, 1870 .••••••••• Surrendered May, 1899. October 13. 1870 Arrested March, 1879. by N. M. Givan, G. M. October 16, 1884 .•.•• , .•• Surrendered October 19, 1918. October 13, 1870 Arrested 1872. October 14, 1875, ••••••••• Surrendered 1879.

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Mo 432 Black Oak ...........•.. Preston ..••.•.. IHickory Macon ..•.•.•.• Mo 433 .Silent Temple ..••••••••• Macon St. Nicholas .....•.••.••• Cave Spring ..•. Greene Mo 435 436 Lamonte ••••••••••• , •••. Lamonte .•...•. Pettis ..••.•.... Mo ....•.. Greene .••••.... Mo ..•.... 436 Ash Grove .•••••••••.••• , Ash Grove 437 Tuscumbia ..••..••••.••• Tuscumbia ...•. Miller .•.••••••. Mo ..•.•.. 442 Mt. Lebanon ...•....•••• ' Mt. Moriah .•... Harrison ..•.... Mo •••.... 445 West Gate •.••••......•. St. Louis ..••... St. Louis City .•. Mo. . . . . .. 446 Greenfield .......•....••. Greenfield .••••. Dade .....••.... Mo 447 Fairview .•....••....... , Browning, ••.•. Sullivan ......•. Mo 449 Piedmont .•.•••••..•.••• Piedmont ..•.•. , Wayne ..••••... Mo ...•. ,. 451 Argyle .....•.•...•...••. Nevada •.•.•... Vernon .•..•..•. Mo 454 Benton ....••.•••••...•• Lincoln .......• Benton •.' •.••••. Mo .....•• Cottonwood Pt.. Pemiscot Mo 454 Cecil 455 Barnesvllle ..•....••••••. Ellington .•.... , Reynolds ..••... Mo Perry ..•...•••• Mo 457 Triple Tie .....•......... Brazeau 463 Lake ..................• Cunningham ..• Chariton ••••••• Mo ..•.... Grant N. Mex. " 465 Silver City .....•.•...•.• Silver City CentreView Johnson Mo 466 CentreView ,. Butler Bates .......•.. Mo 479 Triangle La Junta N. Mex 480 Union Clinton Henry: Mo 481 Clinton Paragon Green Ridge Pettis ....•..... Mo ...•..• 485 487 Herndon ..............•. Herndon ....•.. Saline .....•..•. Mo ...•... Johnson ..•..... Mo ..••... 491 Pittsvllle ••••...•.••.••• Pittsvllle Louisiana .....• Pike Mo 495 Globe Clarkton Dunklin Mo 495 West Prairie , Greene .•....... Mo .....•. 497 Strafford ......•.....•• r ' Strafford Kaseyville ..••.. Macon .•....... Mo 498 KaseyviIle Pike Mo .••••.. 499 PaynesvilIe .......•..••• Paynesville 605 Avalon ....••••.•....••• ' Bedford .•....•. Livingston ....• Mo Chariton ....•••.•.•.•••• Guthridge Mllls. Chariton .•.... , Mo 513 • 514 Exeter ..•..••••.••••.••• Exeter .....•... Barry ......•••. Mo .•...•• 5]9 Turney .......•.•.•.•••• Turney .......•. Clinton .•.....•. Mo 620 Toltec .....•..••..•...•• Mexico .•..•.... Republic of Mex .•••....•.. ,• •... Calhoun •..... ,. Mo ....•.. 623 Kidder .. ~ ...•••.•••..•. Kidder Webster ..•..... Mo....... 529 Niangua •.....••..••.... Niangua Ritchey Newton Mo 630 Ritchey 633 Walker .......•.......•. Walker •........ Vernon ..•...... Mo .•.•... 64'1 Franklin ...•....•••.•.•. St. Clair ..•.•... Franklin .•..... Mo .•..... 643 Fides ..•..•..••..•.•.••. Kansas City •••• Jackson ...•.... Mo ...•... 644 Mexico ...•..•••••••••.• Mexico •....•••. Audrain ...•.... Mo .•••..• 646 Prairie HllI ••••••••••. Prairie Hm ••••. Chariton ••••••• Mo 689 Duncan ....•.••..•....•. Duncan ...•.... Webster ..••..•. Mo. . . . . .. 692 Stoutsville Stoutsville•••••. Monroe ••••••••. Mo 695 Cecil .•••.•.•••••••••• , •. Cottonwood Pt.. Pemiscot ••.••.. Mo 609 Victory •••.••••••••••••• Pomona •.•.•••• Howell .••••.••. Mo ..•.••• 635 Tus·cumbia ..••.•••..••... Tuscumbia ...•.. Miller .......•.. Mo

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Conso!. with Urbana No. 421, Dec., 1890. Surrendered October. 1877. Arrested 1897, by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Arrested Oct.. 1878, by T. C. Ready, G. M. Arrested 1897. by D. A. Jamison, G. M. Arrested Oct., 1886, by J. W. Boyd, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arrested 1887, by Geo. R. Hunt, G. M. Conso!. with Washington No. 87, Dec., 1898. Surrendered August, 1899. Arrested Jan. 19, 1884, by L. A. Hall, G. M. Surrendered March. 1892. Arrested May 21, 1884. by L. A. Hall, G. M. Conso!. with Caruthersville No. 461, 1903. Arrested Jan., 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. Surrendered April, 1893. Arrested November 7. 1876. Sur. char. and unit. with G. L. of N. M .• 1882. Arrested by Grand Master Brace, Nov., 1889. Surrendered October, 1877. United with G. L. of New Mexico, 1877. Arrested 1889, by J. P. Wood, G. M. Surrendered 1879. Arr. March, !!l06, by Grand Master Houston. Arrested 1875. Conso!. with Perseverance No. 92. 1890. Arrested Dec., 1894, by J. B. Thomas, G. M. Arr. Sept., 1906, by Grand Master Houston. Surrendered January, 1898. Conso!. with Clarksyille No. 17, May 5, 1917. Conso!. with Wheeling No. 434, Mch. 8, 1917. Surrendered :\1:arch. 1899. Arr. March, 1901. by Grand Master Wells. Surrendered November 18, 1895. Surrendered January 31, 1894. Conso!. with Hamilton No. 224, 1902. Arrested 1918, by W. A. Clark, G. M. Arrested by F. R. Jesse, G. M. Surrendered February 19. 1898. Arrested July, 1904, by W. F. Kuhn, G. M. Conso!. with Heroine No. 104, Dec., 1890. Conso!. with Hebron No. 354, Dec. 25, 1916. Consol. with SaUsbury No. 208, Nov. 18; 1919 Name changed to "Grove Spring", 1913. Arrested Sept.• 1920. by :T. C. Garrell,. G. M. Arrested Sept., 1915, by T. W. Cotton, G. M. Con so!. with Mt. Zion No. 327. Apr. 16. 1917. ConsoL with Ionia 381, Aug. 21, 1923.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 1922, TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1923.

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI, LOCATED AT ST. LOUIS OFFICERS Sol. E. Waggoner, President St. Louis, Mo. John T. Short, First Vice-President Jefferson City, Mo. Robt. R. Kreeger, Second Vice-President Kansas City, Mo. . John H. Gundlach, Treasurer : St. Louis, Mo. V. O. Saunders, f:ecretary St. Louis, Mo. Dr. D. F. Rice, Physician St. Louis, Mo. Jamison & Thomas, Attorneys St. Louis, Mo. , Mrs. W. Waller, Matron of Children St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Luella McCue, Matro~ of Old People: St. Louis, Mo.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS. T. W. Cotton. Alex:. M. Dockery. John H. Gundlach. D. A. Jamison. Arch A.路 Johnson. :Clias. 'T. Kornbrodt.

Robert R. Kreeger, Clay C. Bigger. John T. Short. Sol. E. Waggoner. D. M. Wilson. Julius'- C. Garrell. W. F. Johnson.

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS. Bert S. Lee, Grand Master, Springfield, M~. Joseph S. McIntyre, Deputy Grand Master, St. Louis, Mo. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Senior Warden, st. Joseph, Mo. W. W. Martin, Grand Junior Warden, Doniphan, Mo.

ADVISORY MEMBERS. Mrs. Ella J. Flanders, Excelsior'Springs. Mrs. Edith E. Am,bruster, St. Louis. Mrs. Edith V. Bader, St. Louis.

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MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI 1923 PRESIDENT'S LETTER To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons ot the State of Missouri: ' .

Brethren: As President of the Board of Directors I hand you a report in detail of the officers of the Masonic Home of Missouri. At,the Annual Session of the most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, during the month of September, 1922, held in St. Louis, the following directors were elected to serve three years; Dorsey A. Jamison, J. H. Gundlach, Chas. T. Kornbroodt, Jules C. Garrells and Sol. E. Waggoner. At this meeting you are to· elect 4 directors for three years. The terms of the following Brethren expire:· Arch A. Johnson, Robert R. Kreeger, John T. Short, D. M. Wilson. At a meeting held at the Grotto Temple, St. Louis, Missouri, September, 1922, the following officers wel'e· elected: Sol. E. Waggoner, President.. : John T. Short, First Vice-President.. Robt. R. Kreeger, Second Vice·President.. John H. Gundlach, Treasurer , V. 0: Saunders,Secretary , Dr. D. F. Rice" Physician ; Jamison & Thomas, Attorneys ; Mrs. W. Waller, Matron of Children Mrs. N. E. Collins, Matron of Old People

St. Louis, Mo. Jefferson City, Mo. Kansas City, 'Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis;Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis, Mo. St. ,Louis, Mo.

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The Standing Committees for the past year have been as follows: Trustees of the Endowment Fund-Sol. E. Waggoner, R. R. Kreeger, John T. Short. Executive Committee-Robert R. Kreeger, Chairman; John T. Short, Vice-Chairman; Dorsey A. Jamison, Arch A. Johnson, J. H. Gundlach, D. M. Wilson. Finance Committee-David M. Wilson, Chairman; Tolman W. Cotton, Clay C. Bigger. House Committee-Dorsey A. Jamison, Chairman; John H. Gundlach, Jules C. Garrells, Mrs. Edith E. Ambruster, Mrs. Edith V. Bader. Legal Committee-Arch A. Johnson, Chairman; D. M. Wilson, John H. Gundlach. Administration Committee-John T. Short, Chairman; David M. Wilson, Robert R. Kreeger. Medical Staff: Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.

Rudolph Buhman, St. Louis, Missouri. Frank Morse, St. Louis, Missouri. Thomas A. Hopkins, St. Louis, Missouri. D. L. Harris, St. Louis, Missouri. Paul Y. Tupper, St. Louis, Missouri. W. W. Graves, St. Louis, Missouri. J. R. Wright, Trenton, Missouri. W. B. Shields, St. Louis, Missouri. Louis H. Behrens, St. Louis, Missouri. M. A. Bliss, St. Louis, Missouri. D. F. Rice, St. Louis, Missouri. W. A. Clark, Jefferson City, Missouri. C. C. Morris, St. Louis, Missouri.

,OFFICIAL BONDS.

Sol. E. Waggoner, President, $5,0(}O.00-; J. H. Gundlach, Treasurer, $135-,000.00'; V. O. Saunders, Secretary, $2,500.00'; Mrs. W. Waller, Acting Matron, $2,500'(}(). Trustees of the Endowment Fund: Sol. E. Waggoner $5,0-00.O(); R. R. Kreeger, $5,000.0-0; John T. Short, $5,00,0.0'0.

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INSURANCE Fire On all buildings and contents $470,000.00 On steam boilers............................... 6,000.00 Liability .'................... 50.000.00

Cyclone $285,000.00

ESTIMATgD VALUE OF ASSETS Endowment Fund cash securities $ 306,633.23 Woodson real estate. Moore stock and United Railway bonds estimated 32',750.00 Home grounds 100,000.00

~~~~Y;:ir;;~~t~.:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::(:::::::::::::::~i~:~~~:~~ Amount paid on Jewish HospitaL

/f .. '.......

144,100.00

$1,088,483.23 Special Jewish Hospital Improvement Fund ..... :......... 60,000.00 COST OF MAINTENANCE Meats, produce. provisions, etc ' $ Dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes . Fuel. light and ice " .. Laundry , , Drugs, dental and hospital supplies , . Directors' expense , .. , .. Salaries , .. ",." .. , "., . Wages to employes., . Miscellaneous-Disinfectants, phones, stationery, investigating applications, car fares for members of Home Family. entertainments, daily papers, petty expense, .etc.

60,242.33 8,568.81 13,664.96 8,658.90 1,225.26 1,424.00 10,515.00 24,216.55 11,061.37

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139,577.18

Maintenance of property, insurance, laundry, ma«hinery, etc , .. , •. " .. ,$9,871.55 Returned to members.,., ,.,........... 583.50 Legal expense 273.73 Accrued interest on U. S. Honds purchased...... 670.19

11,398.97 150,976.15

IMPROVE'MENT FUND

The following securities are in the hands of the Trustees for remodeling the Jewish Hospital when we come into possession of same: Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate

o'f of of of of of

deposit deposit deposit deposit deposit deposit

in in in in in in

Franklin Bank .. "" .' .. , '" ... , .. , . $ 5,000.00 Bremen Bank ,...................... 15,000.00 Exchange Bank, Jefferson City.,. 5,000.00 United States Bank 15,000.00 Security National Bank............. 5.000.00' Boatmen's Bank ; 15,000.00 $60,000.00

September 1, 1923. I have found $60,00'0.00 in securities in the hands ofthe Trustees as above stated and this amount is being held for the Jewish Hospital Improvement Fund. H. CLAY PERKINS,

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Appendix MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS

Men Women :!;30ys Number 'in home August 31, 1922. 92 54 86 year .......... 26 during past 32 7 Admitted

Girls Totals 306 74 10

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381

Discharged during past year ........ 5 Died during past year ............... 18

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Number in home August 31, 1923 ... 95 Increase . . . for year ending . IAugust 31, 1923

331 25

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR The Advisory Board in the past year was at all times ready to do what was needed andÂˇ when the large room on the .ground floor was made info a ward for the fast increasing of the children of the Home they furnished .the beds, springs and mattresses. When we obtain the Jewish Hospital Building they have a fund on hand to completely furnish same. This will save the Home many thousand dollars. Their' efforts are fully appreciated by the Board and the Masons of the State, and have the thanks of the management for the good work they are always ready to do f9r the Home. All donations received from the chapters of the Eastern Star throughout the State have been reported weekly to Mrs. Edith E. Ambruster, secretary of the Advisory' Board, as per the request of Josephine S. Fisher, worthy grand matron of the Order of thE' Eastern Star of Missouri. ENDOWMENT FUND The Endowment Fund has increased in the past year in casl,1 securities $73,822.20, having received the following bequests: Frank Beecher, $1,442.48; A. M. Dockery, $1,000'; St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O. E; S., $25; Grotto-Shrine, $5,785.07; discount on U. S. bonds, $159.40; Myrtle Lodge No. 338, $43.85; Ludwig Katany, $200; Chas. E. Koken, $300; Jacquith Estate, $19,0012.40; Wm. H. Potter Estate, $3,054; Edward H., Meier, $500; Initiation Fund,'$42;000; Grand Avenue Temple FUlid, $300. We also received from a friend of the Home Bonds at; a market value September 1, 1923, of $14,750, making a' total of bequests to' the Home in the past year $88,572.20, all of the above placed in the hands of the Trustees.

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IT. S. Bonds...................................................... Deer & Company Bonds ;............................... Grand Avenue Temple Association Bonds................... Rice I<::state :............. One-fourth interest in Golden note, J. C. Jaequith Estate.. Gash in banU... .....â&#x20AC;˘

343 $230,475.00 65,000 ..00 1,000.00 300.00 8,143.00 1,539.75 175.48

$306,633.23 Estimated values: Property 3118 Pine Street, known as Alice Woodson Fund. $ 5,000.00 500 shares Certain-teed Products, known .as Milton J. Moore Fund : . 13,000.00 25 1000 bonds United Railw.ays, from a friend of the Home. 14,'750.00

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JEWISH HOSPITAL There was hopes that they would commence the erection of their new building this year. On account of the high cost, they have deemed it advisable to postpone action for the present, and we cannot expect to obtain possession for at least two years. They have paid to the Home in the past year interest at 5% amounting to $7,205.00 on the advance payments the Home has made on the purchase price. MATRON OF THE OLD PEOPLE At a meeting of the Executive Com.mittee June 14, 1923, Mrs. N. E. Collins, who was matron of the Old People since January, 1918, . tendered her resignation which was accepted with regret, and a vote of thanks for her good work with our old brothers and sisters was unanimously adopted. MRS. LUELLA McCUE At the meeting of June 14, 1923, Sister McCue, who had been one of our valued governess with the children was unanimously elected as matron of the old people. We w~re fortunate in having in our employ one who was so well qualified to fill this important position, having served for a number of years as matron of an institution for old people. IN CONCLUSION One hundred and thirty-eight happy children for whom you have opened wide the door of opportunity, and one hundred and ninety-three comfortable and contented old people for whose every

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ne~d you are providing, hail the Grand Lodge of Missouri and invoke the blessing of Heaven upon you, their benefactors.

Your splendid generosity in providing for the support of the Home, has made this one, if not the most successful year in its history. Our children have taken hold of the opportunities you are them with just a little keener appreciation than ever before, and the records they have made in the Home and the splendid progress made in their studies at school speak louder than any words of mine of the great things you are accomplishing. givin~

While our ever increasing family of aged brothers and sisters, whom you are shielding from the pangs of want, send you their greetings and benediction. The Grand Lodge of Missouri in thus caring for the dependent ones, is performing a mission unequalled by any body of men in the State, and the Board of Directors join the officers of the Home and the Home family in appreciation of your generous support. Fraternally submitted, SOL. E. WAGGONER, President.

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REPORT OF SECRETARY OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI FROM SEPTEMBER I, 1922, TO AUGUST 31, 1923, INCLUSIVE GENERAL FUND RECEIPTS Sept. 1, 1922. Balance on hand................... Grand Secretary, per capita dues.$159,847.10 Grand Chapter, O. E: S........................... 16,287.50 Miscellaneous 7,104.74 Trustees' interest on loans....................... 13,169.44 Interest from Jewish HospitaL................. 7,580.00 Treasurer's interest on deposits.'................ 3,288.32

$134,793.43

207,277:10 $342,070.53

DISBURSED Provisions $ Dry goods and clothing . Fuel, light and ice . Laundry . Hospital . Directors' expense . Salaries .....................•...................... Wages . Miscellaneous . Main tenance . Legal . Returned to members . Accrued interest on U. S. Bonds purchased .

60,242.33 8,568.81 13,664.96 8,658.90 1,225.26 1,424.00 10,515.00 24,216.55 11,061.37 9,871.55 273.73 583.50 670.19

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.... Balance August 31, 1923....................... Treasurer's balance ................•............. $191,191.55 Less outstanding checksNo. 561 $45.00 No. 566 4.50 No. 569 15.67 No. 202 25.00 No. 351 7.00 97.17 Available balance September I, 1922.

150,976.15 $191,094.38

$191,094.38 INITIA TION FUND Balance

3,323.63

RECEIPTS Grand Secretary $ 49,180.00 Treasurer's interest on deposits................ 125.28 49,305.28 $ 52,628.91 DISBURSED Masonic Home Endowment Fund $ 42,000.00 Returned to lodges................................ 30.00

$ 42,030.00

Balance August 31, 1923....................... $ 10,598.91 Treasurer's balance $ 10,598.91 Fraternally submitted, V. O. SAUNDERS. Secretar~·.

St. Louis, Mo .. Sept. 14, 1923. Examined and found correet. H. CLA Y

PERK INS. Auditor

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REPORT OF TREASURER OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI GENERAL FUND Balance on hand September 1, 1922 ..........•................. $134,954.90 Received from V. O. Saunders, Secre'tary , 203,988.78 Interest on bank deposits ~................ 3,288.32 $342,232.00 151,040.45

Disbursements Balance on hand September 1, 1923

$191,191.55

DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS . Bremen Bank, subject to check ......•......................... $ On hand in Treasurer's office, check......................... Baden Bank Certificate 10,992 4% Boatmen's Bank Certificate 232,572 _ 4 % Boatmen's Bank Certificate 232,884 4% Bremen Bank Certificate 167,632 4% Bremen Bank Certificatc 167,633 4% Exchange Bank (Jefferson City) .Certificate 32,887 4% First National Bank Certificate 856 3% l<'ranklin Bank Certificate 3,317 4% Franklin Bank Certificate 3,320 4% Liberty Central Trust Co Certificate 242 3 % Mississippi Valley Trust Co Certificate 6,189 3% National Bank of Commerce Certificate 47,149 3% Natural Bridge Bank Certificate 775 4% Security National Bank Certificatc' 102 3 % % Security National Bank Certificate 115 31j2 % State National Bank Certificate 27,992 4% State National Banle Certificate 27,302 4% United States Bank Certificate 112,140 4% United States Bank Certificate 112,187 4 %

45,291.55 900.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 10;000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 1

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$191,191.55

INITIATION FUND Balance on hand September 1, 1922 $ 3,323.. 63 Received from V. O. Saunders, Secretary.................... 49,180.00 Interest on bank deposits..................................... 125.28 Disbursements

$ 52,628.91 42,030.00

Balance on hand September 1, 1923, deposited in Bremen Bank, subjcct to check $ 10,598.91 St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 14,1923 Examined and found correct. H. CLAY PERKINS, Auditor. BREMEN BANK St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, 1923. Mr. Sol. E. Waggoner, President, Masonic Home of Missouri, St. Louis. Dear Sir: I This i~ to certify that at the close of business on August· 31. 1923, there was on deposit subject to check, with the Bremen Bank, St. Louis, Mo, $45,291.55 to the credit of the Treasurer of the Masonic Home of Missouri, General Fund, and $10,598.91 to the credit of th~ Initiation Fund. A. H. RELLER, Vice-President and Cashier. Fraternally submitted, J. H. GUNDLACH, Treasurer.

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List of securities and assets belonging to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund: No. . Amount Interest paid to 36 $. 7,500.00 Mar. ·1, 1923 43....................................... 4,575.00, Feb. 1, 1923 44.............. 4.600.00 Mar. 3, 1923 47....................................... 10,000.00 Mar. 2, 1923 55 :............................. 9,500.00 Apr. 20, '1923 65................................. 1,500.00 July 3, 1923 66 ; ~ ....•............. 3,600.00· June 1, 1923 ·Aug. 6, 1923 ·67 :............................. 3,000.00 68 , ·.......... 3.000.00 Sept. 7, 1923 70 '. • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3,000.00 Jan. 18, 1923 76....................................... 12,500.00 Feb. 23, 1923 77: :........................... 4,000.00 Apr.· 3, 1923 Jan. 10, 1923 79 ~ .. 6,000.00 Ap·r. 12, 1923 81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 2,000.00 Mar. 18, 1923 86....................................... 1,000.00 Mar. 27, 1923 87....................................... 8,000.00 July 30, 1923 88....................................... 15,000.00 Dec. 1, 1922 90....................................... 1,500.00 July 1, 1923 92....................................... 1,400.00 Dec. 16, 1922 93....................................... 4,200.00 Mar. 1, 1923 94 ,.............. 6,000.00. Jan. 15, 1923 95....................................... 3,000,00 July 26, 1923 96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000.00 Jan. 18, 1923 97 ..... :................................. 3,500.00 Apr. 22, 1923 98....................................... 3,000.00 Oct. 28, 1923 100....................................... 3,000.00 June 6, 1923 101 ~............................... .1,000.00 Nov. 18, 1923 102 ·............... 3,000.00 Jan. 20, 1923 104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000.00 Mar. 1, 1923 105....................................... 6,600,00 Feb. I, 1923 106....................................... 5,000.00 Mar. 1, 1923 107....................................... 6,500.00 Mar. 1, 1923 r08............................ 2,500.00 Mar. 1, 1923 109....................................... 1,000.00 Aug. 16. 1923 110; ,............. 15,000.00 June I, 1923' 111............................... 7,500.00' Feb. 12, 1923 112.: .. ; :...... 12,000.00 Mar. 9, 1923 113....................................... 5,000.00 Mar. 12, 1923 114·....................................... 3,000.00 Mar. 28, 1923 115....................................... 10,000.00 Apr. 21, 1923 116·.. .'.................................... 3,000.00 May 7, 1923 117:...................................... 3,000.00 June 18, 1923 118....................................... 2,500,00 119....................................... 1,500.00 June 5, 1923 June 1, 1923 120....................................... 4,000.00 May 25, 1923 121 ,............................. 5,000.00 July 21, 1923 122 ,............. 3,500.00 july 19, 1923 123....................................... 1,500.00 U, S. Bonds............................ D'eer & Company bond................ Temple Association bond............. Rice Estate bond..................... One-fourth interest in Golden note, Jacquith Estate Cash in bank.......................... Woodson property estimated......... Certain-teed Stock estimated......... United Railway bonds estimated....

$230,475.00 65,000.00 1,000.00 300.00 8,143.00 1,539.75 175.48 $306,633.23 5,000.00 13,000.00 14,750.00. $339,383.2,3

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Notes secured by real estate first mortgage, 5% $ 15,000.00 Notes secured by real estate first mortgage, 6% 184,975.00 Notes secured by real estate first mortgage, 6%% 21.000.00 Notes secured by real estate first mortgage, 7%............ 6.500.00 Notes secured by real estate first mortgage, 8%............ 3,000.00 United States Liberty Bonds.................................. 65,000.00 Deer & Company bond.......................................... 1,000.00 Grand Avenue Temple Association bond..................... 300.00 Rice Estate, secured and unsecured.......................... 8,143.00 One-fourth interest in Golden note of J. C. Jacquith Estate 1,539.75 Cash in First National Bank.................................. 175.48

Estimated value-property from Alice Woodson............. }<~stimated value-stock from Milton J. Moore.............. Estimated value-United Railway bonds from a friend of the Home

$306,633.23 5,000.00 13,000.00 14,750.00. $339,383.23

CLASSIFICA TION OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND, AS FOLLOWS: Knights Templar Fund $ .Tames L. KirkendalL . W. S. Smith Fund . T. W. Higgins Fund ~ . James W. Harrison Fund ' Masonic Home Certificate Fund . Ferdinand Herrold Fund . Sarah R. Coffman Fund . Samuel A. Gluck Fund . John B. Croshaw Fund · . Charles Reilly Fund Jacob F. Gemlich Fund . Wellston Lodge Fund . Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Fund . Grand Chapter Royal and Select Masters Fund . T. W. Cotton Fund . Orville A. and Maria Haynes Fund . A. M. 110ugh Fund . Jacob Lampert Fund . Richard Sinclaire Fund . Mrs. E. Wurz Fund . Adolph Gluck Fund : .. Parralle Massengale Fund . Mrs. Lillie L. Fletcher Fund ..................•................ Frederick A. Logan Fund . Robert .l~lliott Black Fund . Nathan Schloss Fund . Karl Bakrow Fund . A. P. Christianson Fund . Robert Lungstrass Fund . Rice Estate . I-Iugh Hartshorn Fund . June Lee Cotton Fund : . Wm. Pamprin Fund . St. Joseph Chapter, No. 198, O. E. S. Fund . Morgena Peterson Fund . Otto E. and Mrs. Grant Howard Fund . General Fund . Julius C. Garrell Fund . Marcus A. Lovey Fund . War Relief Loyal Service Fund . r

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35,114.00 13,150.00 11,730.00 5.000.00 1.665.74 1,117.60 500.00 465.89 200.00 1,000.00 100.00 1.000.00 100.00 3;000.00 2,500.00 1.000.00 1,000.00 5.000.00 5,000.00 200.00 500.00 500.00 806.60 1,000.00 500.00 1.000.00 732.83 100.00 2,067.91 286.00 51.096.35 1,850.00 250.00 1,000.00 I 450.00 500.00 "1.000.00 57,721.93 1,000.00 20.00 7,107.50

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James W ..Boyd Fund .......•.................................. 500.00 Sam Pian Fund . 100.00 Ararat Temple, Kansas City, Fund . 500.00 W. J. Scherck Fund . 46.00 Mrs. Willie A. Woods Fund . 3,000.00 Grotto and Shrine Fund . 12,556.95 Morris and Ella Leftwich Fund . 1,800.00 Mrs. May Lynch Fund . 1,000.00 A. P. Fletcher Fund . 1,000.00 Myrtle Lodge, No. 338, Fund ~ .. 289.05 Frank Beecher Fund . 1,442.48 1,000.00 A. M. Dockery Fund . Ludwig Katany Fund . 200.00 Chas. E. Koken Fund ..........................................• 300.00 Edward H. Meier Fund . 500.00 Wm. H. Potter Estate Fund· . 3,054.00 J. C. JacquiU~ Estate Fund . 19,012.40 Initiation Fund ~ . 42,000.00 Cash securities , $306,633.23 Estimated values: . Property Alice Woodson Fund $ 5,000.00 Stock Milton J. Moore Fund................................... 13,000.00 Bonds from a friend of the Home............................. 14,750.00 $339,383.23

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FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN ST. LOUIS St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 31, .1923.

Masonic Home Endowment Fund, . S. E. Waggoner, President, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sirs: This is to certify that your balance with us as of August 31, 1923, was One Hundred Eighty-Jive and 01/100 Dollars ($185.0'1), which includes interest for July and August, 1923. Amount $9.53. Very truly yours,

C. B. SCHMIDT, Assistant Cashier. St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 1, 1923. Brothers SoLE. Waggoner, John T. Short, D. M. Wilson, Trustees; J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer of Missouri, and myself, as Auditor, met this day by appointment and' examined and checked the securities of the Endowment Fund in the safe deposit vaults of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Louis and found them to be absolutely correct as presented in the foregoing statement. The following summary proves the above totals to be correct: Endowment Fund as per report Sept. 1, 1922 $232,811.03 Receipts during past year as per Trustees' report............ 73,822.20 Total cash securities

$306,633.23

Estimated value of "Woodson property," Certain-teed stock" and "Unit~d Railway bonds ,...............

32,750.00 $339,383.23

H. CLAY PERKINS,

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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITIEE St. Louis" Mo., Sept. 1, 1923. To the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home: The Finance Com.mittee through its Chairman, begs leave to make the following report: R. W. Bro. Sol. E. Waggoner, President of the Home and ,one of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund; M. W. Br!J. John T. Short, also one of the Trustees; R. W. Bro. J. R. McLachlan, R. W. Bro. H. C. Perkins, Public Accountant, and myself as Chairman of the Committee, on Saturday, September 1, 1923, met at the safety vaults of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company, St. Louis, Mo., and examined the securities of the Endowment l"und. The loans are 48 in number, and range from $1,000, the lowest, to $15,000 the highest. They are all evidenced by notes secured by first deeds of trust on approved real estate accompanied by either abstracts or guarantees of title shown in ,each instance to be in the borrower. None of these loans are made on a valuation of more than 50% of what the land was conservatively worth in 1913. The principal of the loans aggregate: $230',475. The total interest collected and turned over to the Secretary of the Masoni(~ Home was $13,169.44. In addition to the loans $65,000 is invested in U. S. Liberty Bonds bearing 4%%; $1,000 in a Deere & Co. bond bearing 7%, and $300 in a Masonic Temple Association bond bearing 4%. In addition to the above are the Rice securities amounting to $8,143 and a one-fourth (14) interest in the Golden nO,te of $1,539.75 of the Jacquith Estate. ,There was found a balance due the fu'nd from the First Na tional Bank of St. Louis, $175.48, making an aggregate total of $306,633.23. There is also the Woodson property in St. Louis of an estimated value of $5,000 and Certain-teed stock estimated at $13,000 and United Railway bonds estimated at $14,750; making a grand total of $339,383.23. This shows an increase in the cash securities of the Endowment Fund of $73,822.20. ' We again congratulate the Fraternity on the splendid condition of our Endowment Fund. Its management has been in the highest degree satisfactory, and the investments have been most carefully made. , Fraternally submitted, D. M. WILSON, Chairman of Finance Committee.

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All of the above securities are kept by the Trustees of the Endowment Fund in the safe deposit box in St. Louis, Mo., rented by the Masonic Home, access to which can be had only by the presence of two or more of the Trustees of the Endowment Fund. or one of said Trustees accollwanied by the President of the Masonic Home, or by one of said Trustees accompanied by one or more members of the Finance Committee of the Masonic Home, or by one of the said Trustees accompanied by the Secretary of the Board or the Grand Secretary of the M. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri. The Endowment Fund has increased in past year in cash securities $73,822.20, having received the following bequests: Frank Beecher, $1,442.48; A. M. Dockery, $1,000; St. Joseph Chapter No. 198, O. E. S., $25; Grotto-Shrine, $5,785.07; discount on U. S. Bonds, $159.40; Myrtle Lodge No. 338, $43.85; Ludwig Katany, $200; Chas. E. Koken, $300; Jacquith Estate, $19,012.40; Wm. H. Potter Estate, $3,054; Edward H. Meier, $500; Initiation Fund, $42,000; Grand Avenue Temple Fund, $300. We also received from a friend of the Home bonds at a market value September 1, 1923, of $14,750, making a total of bequests to the Home In the past year $88,572.20, all of the above placed 'in the hands of the Trustees. The cash on hand is deposited in the First National Bank in St. Louis, Mo., to the credit of the "Masonic Home Endowment Fund," drawing two per cent interest on daily balances. The total interest received on loans, bonds and daily balances amounted to $13,1&9.44, which was paid to the Secr.etary of the Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, SOL. E. WAGGONER, JOHN T. SHORT, R. R. KREEGER, Trustees.

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REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 6, 1923.

Sol. E. Waggoner, President, Masonic Home Board, St. Louis, Missouri. Dear Sir and Brother: As Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Home Board, submit my report for the Masonic year just closing: As usual, the Committee has had many questions of grave importance to the Fraternity as well as the members of the Home Family, submitted for solution. The ever changing and slowly increasing membership of the family make it necessary that our decisions and instructions have sufficient elasticity to meet the peculiar temperament of those concerned. It is difficult, and probably would be unwise to fix any hard and fast rule to govern each and every. case. When it is remembered that this Committee to a considerable extent, is the guiding spirit of the Home, the necessity for careful and conscientious consideration of all problems submitted for its determination will be apparent. Realizing that we are not only responsible to the Board; but to the Grand Lodge, and beyond and above these, to the Supreme Father of All, our actions have been in every instance guided by the true spirit of Masonic . charity. That charity which .we are taught should know no bounds. The welfare of the members of the Home family both old and young, and a judicious and economical expenditure of the funds provided for their comfort, is the thought ever ,uppermost in the mind of the Committee. Every application for admission or request for change in management is given the most .serious consideration. No moneys are ever expended until it has been made clear that some good will be accomplished thereBy. It is not thought necessary to go into details in regard to the 'numerous questions decided, and action of the Committee on the various matters submitted to it. All of these are of record,

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and the most important will be embodied in your report to the Grand Lodge. \

We might dwell at length on the wonderful things being accomplished in the best interest of our children, a~d their happiness; how the old members of the family are made comfortable and the tender and loving care given the hospital patients, by the matrons and the Home physician; the .helpful and motherly council and kindly ministrations of the Advisory members of the Board-the representatives of that noble organization, the Eastern Star, but to do' so would make this report too long. We will say, however, that the members of the Fraternity in this State, without any appearance of vanity, may congratulate themselves on the happy conditions surrounding the Home. The changes gradually taking place and improvements being made, are in harmony with the dignity and importance of the organIzation. The future of no other institution ever looked brighter and more promising than does this of ours! We are now realizing the dream of those noble characters, who, more than a quarter of a century ago, conceived the idea of a comfortable I resting place for a portion of unfortunate humanity. The peace and happiness noted on the faces of the older members of our family, especially those who have not lost interest in life, and the merry laughter and shouts of the children thrill our very souls. The outlook for this beloved institution is promising and its future success, due to the generous provisions made by our Grand Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. now seems assured. Fraternally yours, R. R. KREEGER, Chairman.

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REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE, September 1, 1923.

S 01. E. Waggoner, President, Masonic Home Board. Dear Sir and Brother: Your Committee on Administration has been in close personal touch with the affairs of the Home during the past year (the detailed business as well as the discipline and social portions of our work) and feel safe in saying, without fear of successful contradiction, that we are experiencing a very high standard of efficiency in all departments of our beloved Home. We find the members of our Home family are well housed (except too much crowded for perfect comfort to some), well clothed and well fed. We find that the true Christian spirit is emphasized, at all times, with both old and young. â&#x20AC;˘' . Among the improvements made during the year there are in our opinion, three' well worthy of mention, viz: First, the cleaning and painting of the west basement of the Administration Building for dormitory purposes. The furnishings in this room were given by the advisory Board of the O. E. S. Second, the thorough cleaning of the ceilings, walls and woodwork of all the rooms in all of the buildings, also painting where necessary. Third, the new flo~r covering in the office of the Administration Building. These improvements were badly needed and the administration is to be commended for its successful effort. Your Committee is of the, opinion that .the management as at present constituted has never been surpassed (and we doubt if ever equalled) in the history of the Home. We are therefore h.ighly pleased with the administration of our great Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, JOHN T. SHORT, Chairman, D. M. WILSON, R. R. KREEGER.

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REPORT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE September 1, 1923. Sol. E. Waggoner) Esq., President. of the Masonic Home) St. Louis) Mo. Dear Sir and Brother: In behalf of the House Committee I submit the following report for the year ending September 1, 1923. r-

The personnel of the committee has continued during the last year the same as it was the previous year. This committee has held its usual monthly meetings, and only a few special meetings. The administration department of the Home have by their efficient work relieved the House Committee of a great deal of detail work. Th~ House Committee has, however, had a number of complicated question.s before it which we believe were solved in a satisfactory manner to the advantage and best interest of the Home, and was instrumental in continuin~ the good feeling existing there. The St. Louis Christmas Committee have continued their good work which has endeared them and the bodies they represent to all of the members of the Home for the comfort, pleasure and amusement afforded them by said committee. We also' desire to extend thanks in behalf of the Home to the various Masonic and Eastern Star bodies and individuals throughout the. State for the many useful gifts to the Home during the last year. We regret to have to report the loss during the year of Mrs. Nona E. Collins as matron of the old people, by reason of her resignation to take charge of a. similar institution. ~ believe that I express the unanimous opinion of our committee when I say that Mrs. Nona E. Collins was the most efficient matron of the old people that we have ever had during the exist路 ence of the Masonic Home. Fraternally submitted, DORSEY A. JAMISON, Chairman of the路 House Committee.

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HOSPITAL REPORT St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 31, 1923. Mr. Sol. E. Waggoner, President, Masonic Home of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri. Dear Sir and Brother: I herewith submit the following tabulary report of the cases treated in the Masonic Home during the past year ending September 1, 1923. Most of our children have enjoyed good health during the entire year. A few have given us some alarm and we were very much afraid we might lose them, but through the efficient work of the medical staff, they all recovered. We have had only a few contagious cases among the children during the year, they were of the .mild type and all recovered rapidly. Among the children there were quite a few cases of dental irregulartties. These cases are being treated by specialists with the hopes of relieving their facial deformiUes and benefiting their health. The old members of the Masonic Home Family have gotten along as well as usual, ,this being to a great extent due, to the efficient work of our nurses, under the most efficient supervision of Miss Hazard our head nurse. Next to Miss Hazard the smooth running of the hospital is associated with the presence and assistance of Mrs. Collins, former matron for the old people. Her successor, Mrs. McCue, is becoming rapidly endeared to the entire family. I wish to thank the members of the Medical Staff, who have so promptly and cheerfully responded when called upon for assistance, for which I am most grateful. Total average in hospital this year.................................. Total average in hospital last year -...................

67 83

Decrease

CASES TREATED

AdultsMales .. ,............................................. Females ChildrenBoys.................................................. Girls HelpMale Female

119 108

227

259 265

524

28 34

62 813

Total

Yours fraternally,

DR. D. F. RICE,

Home Physician.

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REPORT OF ATTORNEYS September 1, 1923.

Sol. E. Waggoner, Esq., President of the Masonic Home, St. Louis, Mo. Dear Sir and Brother: We hereby submit our report as attorneys for the Home for the year ending September 1, 1923. In our report of September 1, 1921, and September 1, 1922, we advised you as to the institution and progress of the suit which was brought to set aside the will of M. W. Bro. Jacob Lampert. Since our last report this case has been finally determined in the Supreme Court of Missouri, in and by which judgment the last will and testament of M. W. Bro. Jacob Lampert was maIntained and sustained. By virtue of this final decision of the Supreme Court of Missouri the Masonic Home of Missouri will receive the sum of Twenty-five Thousand ($25,000) Dollars, which amount will be paid to the 'Home within the next month or two. No otlier litigation is now pending in which the Masonic Home is directly interested. During the last year we have advised the Board of Directors and the officers of the Home from, time to time in regard to legal matters and drafted such necessary legal documents as were requested of us. In pursuance of your request we submit below a form of will which may be used in the event that anyone should desire to make bequests or devises to the Masonic Home of Missouri. It is as follows, to-wit: "Know all men by these presents that I, . ....~ of sound and disposing mind, do make, publish and declare this as and for my last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all wills and testaments by me heretofore made. First:

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my just debts, including the expense of my last illness and funeral be paid in full. Second: I give and bequeath unto the Ma~onic Home of Missouri, a corporation organized and existing under and in pursuance of the laws of the State of Missouri, the sum of . ........................................Dollars. (Testator may also insert such other provisions in his will as he sees fit.) In witness whe.reof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal on this, the day of. 192 . ........................................................................ (Seal) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above named ................................................................., Testator, in the presence of uS', ~ho, at his request, and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto .on this, the day of 192 ~ . At the time of the signing of the same, the said .. ........................................................... ;, Testator, was of sound and disposing mind

According to the law of Our State, it is absolutely necessary that the signature of the testator be witnessed by two witnesses. We think it better to have three. Yours fraternally JAMISON AND THOMAS.

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LEITER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE MATRON OF THE CHILDREN Another year is numbered with the past. Its record has been made and we are left to wonder if, in the sight of God, we have done the best we could.. The year has been a busy one. Never b'dore has the family been so royally entertaihed. The lodges and chapters of the city and county have worked hard arranging picnics, home entertainments, auto rides, etc. The Shriners, the Grotto, the Temple Club, Pilgrim Lodge, Tower Grove Lodge, Jennings Lodge, ShrineGrotto Orchestra, DeMolay Boys and Job's Daughters all deserve special mention for the enjoyable hours given the Home children. The Christmas Committee surely have as their motto: "The Masonic Home foUrs first," for they are ever ready, always willing to give their time as well as the money entrusted to' their ca're in giving pleasure to the Home family. From the beginning until the close of the year th~re is scarcely a week passes without a pleasant surprise from the Christmas Committee. The Lodges and Chapters all over the state have been most generous in their donations. Boxes and barrels of fruits, cases of eggs, lovely hand embroidered wearing apparel and other useful articles too numerous to mention, were among the gifts. We have 138 chilQ.ren all of school or kindergarten age. Five of the above number are attending Rubicam Business College. One is in third year high school; eight in second year high school and twelve in first year high school. The Masons have just cause to be proud, of the work done by their wards. The Advisory Board, O. E. S., replaced twelve of our worn rugs with beautiful new ones. They also gave the girls umbrellas and the boys gloves for Christmas. Forty of our girls are wearing new pleated skirts given them by the O. E. S. The Grand Officers of the O. E. 路S. will visit with the family September 12, 1923. The Worthy Grand Matron, Sister Josephine Fisher, and the Grand Secretary, Sister Genevieve Wyatt~ each found time in their busy lives to spend a pleasant hour occasionally with the Home Family throughout the year. The children have unusually good health, thanks to the watch-

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ful care and skillful treatment of our Home Physician, Dr. D. F. Rice, and his assistants. To the Board of Directors and the House Committee, I wiSh to express my gratitude for your loyal support. I have not accomplished all I had hoped to, or perhaps all that you expected, but I have tried to work conscientiously, ever keeping before me the welfare of those entrusted to my care. Fraternally, WILMOTH WALLER.

LETTER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM THE MATRON OF THE OLD PEOPLE I have occupied my present position since June 1, 1923, and I have thoroughly enjoyed my three months' work. I have been busy getting acquainted with my people, and I find the better I know them the easier my work is with them. They are indeed a fine family. Our number at the present time is 192. Of this number 81 are in the infirmary, some for lack of room in the old' people's building. They have stood the .hot weather very well. Some had to be taken to the hospital, but under the skillful care of Dr. Rice, Miss Hazard, and their helpers, they SOO!l recovered. We have enjoyed many pleasant outings, picnics given by Pilgrim Lodge, Tower Grove Lodge, Ferguson Lodge, Hope Chapter and the Shriners. An all day boat excursion, the watermelon feasts and cash donations from the Christmas Committee are also days to remember. Many of our number, who have never attended an outing before, have not missed a single one this summer. The old folks were much pleased to have their building made like new. The walls of the entire building have been washed and th~ rugs cleaned. I wish to thank the President and the Board of Directors for giving me this place of trust. I am interested in this work, and will do all I can for the good of the Home and the comfort of the old folks. Fraternally, LUELLA McCUE.

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Appendix ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1923.

NAME Amanda M. Roush . Emma P. Smith ...•..•• Mary P. Dudgeon . Wm. H. Maxwell . Martha H. Nelson . Louis A. Wagner . Phillip Stremmel ..•... Mrs. Robt. E. Arthur ... John McCulloch Mrs. John McCulloch . Nancy E. WaddelL . Hester A. Maxwell . John Whitacre . Minnie A. Henley . Catherine Ellis Mrs. F. Severance . Joseph C. Holstein . Margaret B. Holstein . Mrs. Frances Roebuck .. Geo. Shaffer ..•..... Edgar C. Bilyeu .....•. Mrs. Fannie Stulce . Edith H. Sinclair . J. H. Forbes ..•...•..•. Chas. A. Morrison ..•..• Alex. Hazen . Mrs. Martha A. Grigg., Mrs. M. A. McNally . Harriett McArthur . Mrs. Mary E. Hurd . Chas. H.' Burrell . Mrs. Ella D. Leftwich .. Mrs. Mary R. Boyd . Miss Eliza B. Marvin . Mrs. E. Hatfield . George N. BurelL . Eliza R. Moore . Susan Adams . Dorris Graupnel' . Wm. Robt. Graupner . Sylvester E. Smith . Jas. L. Shannon . Chas. T. Arthur .....•. , John W. McCanne . Uriah Hi Johnstr)fi . Wilhelmina Holgteln .. Mary Booth Reddick . David T.' Martin . Wm. B. Moss . Vautres I. Johnson ' Donald O. Johnson . Chas. Jones . Elmer E. Brown .....• , Mrs. Ann Jane Hogan .. John Estes ... , ... : .... Mrs. Ruth Wll11a,mson .. Thomas B. :\1oss . Samuel A. Derrick . Wm. Parson Brown . Edna Bradshaw . Virginia Bradshaw ..

"Y.

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1890 1906 1909 1911 1909 1909 1910 75IJUlY, 1910 79 Sept., 1911 86 June, 1911 86 June, 1911 78 IOct., 1911 83 /sept., 1912 15 June, 1912 66 [May, 1912 68 \Sept., 1912 82 Oct., 1912 16 IOct., 1912 14 IOct.. 1912 78 IDee., 1912 65 IDee., 1913 43 IJan .. 1913 68 IApril, 15 IAug., 1913 1913 89 ISept., 1913 76 IOct., 1913 70 INov., 1913 94 INov., 1913 73 INov., 1913 76 IDee., 1914 78 l.Jan .• 66 IMarch, 1914 1914 81 IJune. 1914 77 IApril, 1914 78 l.Tuly, 1914 68 IJuly, 1914 76 ISept., 1914 76 INov.. 1914 74 INov., 1914 13 ISept.. 1,914 12 ISept., 1914 78 IDee., 1914 82 IDee., 1915 64 l.Jan.; 1915 77 IJan.. 1915 74 IFeb., 12 IMarch, 1915 15 March, 1915 1915 75 IJune, 1915 85 IJuly, 1915 14 IAug., 1915 16 IAug., 1915 80 \Sept., 1915 62 INov., 1915 73 INov., 1915 79 IDee., 1916 80 IJan., 82 March, 1916 87 IMarch, 1916 85 !March, 1916 17 IJuly, 1916 15 IJuly, 1916 83 76 71 90 84 88

IDee., IMay, IJan., Web., IJuly, INov.,

Lodge Wilson . Cosmos ..•...... Fayette . Linn . Moniteau . Missouri , Beacon . Hannibal . Anchor ..•..•.... Anchor . Keystone . Linn . Summerville . Polar Star ..•...• Beacon . Keystone . Keystone . Keystone . Carthage . Bogard . Iberia . Sullivan Ch . Carthage . Centralia . Lexington . Lockwood . Friend . Beacon . Keystone . Ba;rbee Ch . ClIfton ......•..... Occidental ....••. Ferguson Ch . Clinton . Barbee Ch . Laddonia . Jefferson . Good Hope . Keystone . Keystone .....•.. Mt. Moriah . New Salem . Rowley .....•... Jacksonville ..... Malden ..•..•.... Keystone . Troy ......•..... Hamilton . Auxvasse " .. JoplIn " Joplin . Seaman .....•... Mt. Moriah . Anchor . Rushvllle . Occidental " .. Joachim . South Gate . Clarksvllle .•.... 1 Carl Junction .... Carl Junction, .. '

Residence 191 Pocahontas 282 St. Louts 47 Fayette 326 Linn 295 Jamestown liSt. Louis 3 St. Louis 188 IHannibal 443 1St. Louis 443 St. Louis 243 St. Louis 326 Linn 555 Summerville 79 St. Louis 3 St. Louis 243 St. Louis 243 St. Louis 243 St. Louis 197 Carthage 101 Bogard 410 Iberia 105 Kranklin 197 Carthage 59 Centralia 149 Lexington 111 ITrenton 352 lozark 3 St. Louis 243 St. Louis 31 1St. Louis 463 IThayer 163 St. Louis 118 Fayette 548 IClinton 31 St. Louis 326 ILinn 218 St. Louis 312 ICuba 243 St. Louis 243 St. Louis 40 St. Louis 270 Winfield 204 Dearborn 541 Jacksonville 406 Malden 243 St. Louis 34 Troy 224 Hamilton 357 Auxvasse 335 Joplin 335 JoplIn 126 Milan 40 St. Louis 443 St. Louis 238 Rushville 163 St. Louis 164 Hillsboro 547 Kansas City 17 IClarksvllle 549 jCarl Junction 549 Carl Junction

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Agel Admitted

I 79 IAu g ., 67 June, 17 IAug., 13 IAug., 12 IAug., 10 IAug., 11 Isept., 9 Sept., 76 ISept., 81 ISept!., 81 IOct., 77 jNov., 64 Nov., 79 IDee., 113 ISept., 88 IMarch, 75 IMarch, 67 April, 83 April, 14 IAPril, 9 April, 51 IJune, 78 \June, 13 June, 89 IJuly, 59 IAUg., 76 Aug., 80.ISept., 71 Isept., 85 Oct., 85 IOct., 13 loct., 15 Oct., 13 IAug" 75 IOct., 76 IDee., 65 IDee., 74 IOct., 73 11'-'eb., 68 IFeb., 14 1March, 9 IMarch. 7 IMarch, 84 IMarch, 85 IMarch, 14 April, 11 IApril, 76 \June, 74 Aug., 65 IAug., 57 IOct., 70 IDee., 14 Feb., 11 IFeb., 14 IMarch. 12 IMarch, 9 IFeb.,

Lodge

1916Butler . ChrIstopher· C. Dukt) . 1916 Beacon ..•....... Charles Gantz . 1916 Summerville . Corda Moore . 1916 Summerville . May Moore . 1916 Summerville . Keeley Moore ..•..•.•. 1916 Summerville . Edna Moore . 1916 Cuba •••••.•••••• Lotta Rogers . 1916 Cuba ....•........ Howard Rogers . 1916 Ozark .••..•.•••• Sanford H. Spence ..•.. 1916 Grand Lodge .... LouIse LIvesey . 1916 Venus Ch, ..•..•• JennIe Alexander . 1916 Bois D'Arc . Briggs P. Sims . 1916 HIram . LouIsa Smith . 1916 Mt. Moriah l •• JosephIne Dobyns 1916 Sullivan Ch . Mary A. Armstrong .... 1917 Ada ..•.......... George W. Moore .....• 191'7 Se.dalia . John D. Albers . 1917 Hunnewell . Charles Bowles ..•.... 1917 Chamois . Chas. S. Leeman . 1917 Van Buren . Burton Cooper , ....•..• 1917 Van Buren •••••• Everett Cooper . 1917 United ........•. William French 1917 Sullivan ......... Thos. Isaac Barnes ..... 1917 Sullivan •••.••.•• Arline Barnes ..•...... 1917 Joachim ......... VirgInIa FrazIer . 1917 Solomon ........• Theodore J. Beam ..•... 1917 Vienna ' . W. P. Davis ........•... 1917 Cambridge ...•.. Martha Jane Smith . 1917 Mystic Tie . Nancy D. Spradllng . 1917 Craft ..•......... Martha Ann Craft . 1917 Equality . Elizabeth Tipsword . 1917 Claflin . Eliza Delpha Rhodes . 1917 Palmyra .....•.. Mildrp.d V. Johnson . 1917 Unionville . Harry E.' King ..•...... 1917 Cyrene . DavId T. Morris . 1917 Grand Lodge ..•. Chas. Amos Reed ......• 1917 St. Louis .. Chas. Goldstein .....•.• 1917 li'airmount . Davie Smith Leslie . 1918 United ........•. James H. Tillman . 1918 United ........•. Vicey H. Tillman . 1918 Elvins ..{.....•.. Lillian Rivers . 1918 Adair . Norman Paul Chambers 1918 Adair . Lola MarIe Chambers .. 1918 Aurora ..•....... Frank Ravenscraft .... 1918 Aurora . Martha Ravenscraft ..• 1918 Poplar Bluff . Lottie P. Thielman . 1918 Poplar Bluff .. ~ .. Chas. E. ThIelman . 1918 Craft " . Sarah E. Schofield . 1918 Golden . Edw. L. Loef ..•..... , .. 1918 Golden . Emily Loef . 1918 Wayne ~ .. Eva. B. A. Holmes . 1918 Linn Creek . Eliza P. Kirkham . 1919 Polar Star . Ada Florence Norman .. 1919 Polar Star . Thos. Arthur Norman .. 1919 Carl Junction . James K. Irvin . 1919 Carl Junction . John E. Irvin . 1919 Crane . Lucille F. Carney . 1919 Crane . Hadley S. Carney . 11 F'eb., 1919 Crane . Leva A. Carney ......•. 14· IFeb., . Eliza J. Jones .......••• 69 IMarch, 1919 Ava Mary Ashton . 77 IMarch, 1919 Pride of the West 1919 Golden •......... 8·\May, Raymond A. Masters . 1.919 Golden . Paul M. Masters .....•.. 6 \Ma y ,

N°'1

ResIdence

254 Butler 3 St. Louis SummervIlle SummervIlle SummervIlle SummervIlle Cuba Cuba IFair Grove

555 555 555 555 312 312 297

153 449 362 40 105 444

236 415 185 509 509

69 69 164 271 94 63 221 287 497 229 18 210 14

'20

290

5 5

599 366 366 267 267 209 209 287 475 475 526 152 79 79 509 509 519 519 519 26 179 475 475

St. LouIs BoIs D'Arc Kahoka St. Louis Sullivan Orrick Sedalia Hunnewell Chamois Van Bur'en Van Buren Springfield Sullivan Sullivan . Hillsboro Springfield Vienna Slater Oak Ridge Canton Newberg Seneca Palmyra Unionville Eolia St. Joseph St. Louis Wyaconda Springfield SprIngfield Flat River Kirksville Kirksville St. Louis St. Louis Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Canton Golden CIty Golden City Piedmont Linn Creek St. Louis St. Louis Carl Junction Carl Junction Crane Crane Crane Ava St. Louis Golden City IGolden CIty

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ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY-Continued.

NAME Marie Harris . Laura Harris ..•....... James W. CraiL . James Power . Mary A. Power .....•... Mina Schneider . Frank Joseph Land . Arthur Leroy Land . Laura Venable . Virginia A. Wilson . Lucille M. Smllie . Albert M. Smilie ...•.••• Irene Z. Smllie .....•... Louis A. Hilbert . Ella M. Clifton .......•. Loidell Clifton . Mildred Clifton . Jos. S. McQuitty ......• Minnie Flemkin . Mary J. Kersten .•....• Waldo V. Lamb . Clara B. Lamb ......•.. Nellie V. Lamb . William Hogg .....•... Margarite Masters ..... Mrs. G. E. Bell. ....•... Mrs. Anna R. Fodrea . Robt. W. Parcels . Evaline CHfton . Ernst Schlissing'er . Sarah E. JeweL .....•.. Roper P. Gregory . Addie K. Robinson . Eldridge I. Robinson . Martha E. Headley . Mary E. White ........• Georgia S. Wells .....•. Edith Laura Wells . Ethel May Wells . Thos. Henry King ....•. Enoch Davis .••..•.••. P. M. Waters ........•.. Mrs. E. J. Keller ..•.... John R. Vechil. . Robert D. Vechil. . Walter P. Vechil . Mrs. Julia Pierson ..•... Juliet T. Trigg . Betty Jane Norman . Mary Marg. Helm . Mildred Louise Helm . Thos. Fielding Helm . James Smart Helm . Mrs. Anna F. Stevens .. Mrs. Minnie D. Green .. J. J. Ashurst. .. Elizabeth Ashurst . Albert A. Nicol ..•...... Wm. C. Arnold ..•...... Jas. M. Sanders . Leonard L. Carney . Warren E. Slocum •.....

Age\ Admitted

15 14 77 14 12 67 13 8 62 11 11 7 6 45 14 12 8 76 til

16 15 13 11 94 11 54 58 79 9 68 79 85 17 15 71 87 16 15 13

IMay, IMay, IMay, \June, IJune, IJune, \July, IJuly, IJuly, ISept., ISept., ISept., ISept., ISept., ISept., ISept., ISept., IOct., IJune. !Oct., IOct., IOct., IOct., INov., INov., ISept.. IDee., IDee., IDee., IJan., IJan., IJan., IFeb., lFeb, IIt'eo., IFeb., IMarch, IMarch, IMarch,

+~ 11:~~n~

77 IApril,

9~11~~Fh'

6 76 84 5

May, May, IMay, May,

H'Ii~a~: 9 80 81 86 79 63 65 76 6 76

June, June, June, IJuly, IJuly, IAug., IAug., ISept., /Sept., Sept.,

Lodge

No. )

Residence

1---------1

1919 1919 1919 1919 1!119 1919 1919 1919

Kirksville . 105 Kirksville Kirksville . 105 Kirksville Agricola ........• 343 Petersburg Gate City . 522 Kansas City Gate City . 522 Kansas City Herman .....•... 123 Herman. Temple . 299 Kansas City Temple . 299 Kansas City .. 1~1~ Rose Hill, O. E. S. ,120 St. Louis 1 1 West Gate" . 445 St. Louis 1~19 Daggett . 492 Daggett ~ 191~ Daggett . 492 Daggett . 1 1 Daggett 9 ~tM;'\\le t9g Adair .. 28 Hannibal St. John . 28 Hannibal 1~19 St. John . . 1 19 St. John 28 Hannibal Mountain. Grove . 158 Mountain Grove 1919 FellowshiP . 345 Joplin 1910 Tower Grov~ . 631 St. Louis 326 Linn 9' 9 Linn ..•••..••... !9i9 Linn . 326 Linn 1919 Linn . 326 Linn 9 9 Hickory Hill . 211 Hickory Hill 475 Golden City 48 Fulton 68 St. Louis 1 9 Tuscan O. E. S .... 76 St. Louis 1 9 1 Occidental .....•. 1 9 19 St. Johns ..•..... 28 Hannibal 1 9 20 Napthalia . 25 St. Louis 1920 New Salem . 270 Winfield 1~~0 Lees Summit . 263 Lee Summit 1 0 Composite ...•... 369 Diniphan 1 9 20 Composite .....•. 369 Diniphan 1 9 20 Aurora ...•..•... 267 St. Louis 1920 Hopewell . 239jHOpeWell 1920 Farmington· . 132 Farmington 1920 Farmington . 132 Farmington 1~20 Farmington . 132 Farmington . 143 IIrondale 1 20 Irondale 306 Commerce 1~20 Ashlar .....•.... 1 20 Senath . 513 Senath 1920 Wentzville . 46 IWentzville 1920 Trenton . 111 Trenton 1920 Trenton . 111 Trenton 1920 Trenton . 111 Trenton 1920 Pride of the West 179 St. Louis 1920 Regina O. E. S . 41 Hardin 1920 Polar Star . 79 St. Louis 1920 Fellowship . 345 Joplin 1920 Fellowship . 845 Joplin 1920 Fellowship ..•... 345 Joplin 1920 Fellowship . 3451JOPlin 1920 West Gate . 445 St. Louis 1920 Tryo O. E. Soo . 321 Caledonia 1920 Moberly ...•..... 344 Moberly 1920 Moberly . 344 Moberly 1920 Temple .....•... 2991Kansas City 1920 Temple .....•... 299 Kansas City 1920 Van Buren . 509 Van Buren 1920 Crane .......•... 519 Crane 1920 South Gate ..•.•. 547 /Kansas City

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ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY-Continued. Lodge No. ~ Residence ------_./---\----:------I 1920 Four Mile . 212jCam P bell Henry M. Gregory .•..•. 72110ct., 1920 Jefferson . 43 Jefferson Mary J. Donnell ...•..• 70 Oct., 7 Nov., 1920 Forest Park . 578 St. Louis Alma G. Stapleton . !) Nov., 1920 Forest Park . 578 St. Louis Herbert Stapleton . ISept., 1920 Daggett ..•...... 8 Earle E. Smilie . 4921MCKittriCk 1920 Lebanon . 77 Steelville Alfred D. Day . ·80 INov., 17 Clarksvllle 1920 Clarksvllle . Ada Willanna Brown . 11 INOv. 1920 Lebanon . 77 SteelVille 9 Nov., Hazel M. Branson . 69 St. Louis 1920 Bellefontaine OES Katherine L. James .•... 70 Dec., 1921 Granite . 272 /sedalia Ethel May Carroll. ..... 13 Jan., 12 Feb., 1921 Kansas City . 220 Kansas City Ethel Weller .....•.••.' 1921 Rose Hill . 550 St. Louis Elizabeth L. Spahr ...•• 62 Feb., Feb., 1921 Ancient Craft ..• 377 King City 10 Earl J. Davison ..•.•••. 8 Feb., 1921 Ancient Craft ..• 377 King City Edw. C. Davison ..•..••• 6 IFeb., 1921 Ancient Craft ..• 377 King City May E. Davison .....•.. Howard A. Thompson .• 47 IMarch, 1921 North West ..... 358 Tarkio 1920 Loraine .....•... 128 Ridgeway Mrs. Mary A. Abbott ••• 84 IDec., 77 SteelvlllQ 1921 Lebanon '•. Catherine J. Key ....••. 86 Feb., 2 St. Louis 1921 Meridian .....•.. Marie' Edna Boyle ..•... 11 April, 2 St. Louis 9 IApril, 1921 Meridian .....•.. Doroty Elsie Boyle ..... 2 St. Louis 6 IApril, 1921 Meridian .....•.. Ruth E. Boyle ..•.••..• 2 St. Louis 5 IApr.il. 1921 Meridian •.•..•.. James Boyle ..•..•.... . 243 St. Louis Mrs. Allce Fisher ..•.•.. 7'7 IMarch, 1921 Keystone 1921 Gate City •.•.•.. 522 Kansas City Geo. H. Paschall . 76 April, 91 Madison Overton H. Snell .....•. 69 IMarch, 1fl21 Madison .....•... 1921 Olive Branch . 576 St. Louis Lois Wells Jones ......• 16 \JUl Y, 1921 Olive Branch . 576 St. Louis Dorothy E. Jones ...•.. 15 July, 1921 Oriental O.E.S . 228 St. LOUis Fannie W. Hall . 62 IJuly, 80 Huntsvllle 1921 Huntsville . Joseph Turner Lingo . 88 IJUly, 1921 Gate City ..•.... 622 Kansas City Llllian Rogers . 14 .July, 1921 Gate City •.•.•.. 522 Kansas City Juanita W. Rogers . 12 \July, 1921 Gate City .....•. 522 Kansas City Chal!l. E. Rogers .....•.. 10 I.JuJy, 1921 Pine .....•..••••• 314IBardley Josephine M. Stone ...•. 16 IAUg., 1921 Pine ..•...... , ••• 314 Bardley Jesse F. Stone .... "..... 14 Aug., 8 Aug" 1921 Pine . 314 Bardley Deloris E. Stone .•.•.•• 1921 Pine .....•..•..•. 314 Bardley 6 lAug., Halane A. Stone ..•.••• 1921 Rising Sun ...••. James W. Moore ..•.... 77 IJuly, l31Barry 1921 Bunker ..•..•..•. 275. Bunker Mrs. Ruth Ann Dabney. 71 IAug., Nettle L. Daglish .••••. 16 IAug., 1921 Lambskin ....••. . 469 St. Louis Harlan B. Short. ....••• 12 \Aug., 1921 Four Mile . 212 -ICampbell . 3 ·ISt. Louis Milton A. King . 13ISept., 1921 Beacon ••........ 3./St. Louis 1921 Beacon . Amy A. King.•......••. 11 ~Sept., . 31St. Louis Doris King .........•.. 1921 Beacon •......... 9 jSept., 80 ·ISt. John's Station 1921 Bridgeton . Chas. Louis Filling .... 78 Oct., Ophelia A. Hilgendorf .. 84 lsept., 1921 Geo. Washington. 9 1St. LOUis 19 Paris Joseph P. Livesay . 71 Oct., 1921 Paris Union .•.•.. 5 Carrollton Mrs. Sarepta Richards .. 81 ISept., 1921 Vista O. E. S , 16 Memphis' Milton H. Chenault.: .. 52 ISept., 1921 Memphis . 1921 Grand River ..•.. 276 Freeman 9 10ct., Robert Lee Stark ....•. 9 10ct., 1921 Grand River ..•.. 276 IFreeman Roberta I. Stark . Mary Helen Stark . 7 10ct., 1!J21 Grand River . 276 IFreeman 1921 Grand River . 276 Freeman 6 Oct., David Wayne Stark . 1921 0lean ...•.•..... 134101ean Nancy Cath. Swanson .. 83 IOct., 1921 Trilumina .. ' . 205 Marshall James A. Montgomery .. 75 ISept., 47 Fayette Mary E. Dougherty ... 80 IDec., 1921 Fayette . 1921 Star of West ..•.. 133 Ironton Margaret Moil' .....•.. 71 Dec., 8 ~Dec., 1921 Pyramid . 180 1St. Louis Melba Storm . 6 Dec., 1921 Pyramid . 180 1St. Louis Norma Storm . 626 \St. Louis 1922 Magnolia . Frank J. McCutchen . 11 Jan., 1922 Magnolia ' 626 1St. Louis Thomas B. McCutchen .. 10- IJan., 1922 Cornerstone . 323 1St. Louis Malcolm Rich . 11 IFeb., Ireb., 1922 Gallatin •........ 106 \Gallatin Nancy Virginia McVeigh NAME

Agel Admitted

78:

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Appendix

366.

ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY:"::'-Continued.·

NAME James Edward Bibb . Charles P. Grissom . Edna Grissom . Walter Scott Grissom,. Ruth W. Grissom . Wm. Reynolds . Bertha May Ryan . Robert W. Ryan ...•... Walter Harvey Ryan .. Earl Herbert Ryan .... Robert H. Pethbridge .. John A. Bissett. •...•.. Merwin W. Dean ..•.... Alvin Drummond . Mary E. Stephens . Nellie P. Mitchell . Louis Bael" . M. J. Crews ......•••••• Ida A. Crews .....••... Adelia J. Smarr ••.•.... Lawrence Victor McFall Christina C. McFall ... , Tandy James McFall .. Clara Vivian McFalL .. Robert DeNarcy •••••••. Geo. W. Chittenden .... Mrs. Flor. L. McIntyre .. Lawrence A. Mitchell .. Oren D. MitchelL ' . Paul E. Mitchell . Mrs. R. A. Pethebridge Christian F. Wehrman. W. F. Joplin . Margaret K. Ervin . Minerva Heiner ....•..•. John W. Medley .....•.• Myrtle L. Hays .....••. James M. -Brewer . George W. Case . Sam P. CampbelL ....•. Denie Campbell Silas B. Ballard . W. M. Anderson . Goldie Taylor . Ettie Taylor . Bertha Taylor ...•.•..... Mrs. Annabel Blackburn Robt. W. Saunders . George Clark .......•.•.. Mrs. Mary Ann Foster .. Margaret Mav Smith . Robt. Ross Smith . Cynthia J. Reynolds . Wm. E. Whitman ...•.. Mrs. Anna E. Woody .... Dwight - T. Wilson .....• Mrs. Amanda W. Vest.. Frank D. Walker, Sr . Jos. S. Swiers . John P. TrusselL . F. M. Shufflebarger . Henry D. Barto ...•.•..

Agel Admitted

I IFeb., Feb., IFeb., IFeb.. IFeb., IFeb., IFeb.. IFeb., 1:B'eb., IFeb.; IMarch, IFeb., IMay, IMay, IMay. IFeb., IMay, IJuly, IJuly, jJuly, I IJuly, IJuly, [JulY, IJuly, IAug., IAug., IAug., IAug., IAug., IAug., ISept., IOct., IOct., IOct., Oct., IOct.,

Lodge

1922 Cyrene ....••.... 1922 West Gate . 1922 West Gate . 1922 West Gate . 1922 West Gate . 73 1922 Crane ..•..•••... 12 1922 Miami . 1922 MIami .....•.... 11 1922 Miami . 8 1922 Miami . 7 66 1922 West Gate . 192:.! Maple . ,76 14 1922 Lodge of Light •.. 72 1922 Neosho ........•. 74 1922 Grund River ..... 7l 1922 J3'ayette .••...... 7l 1922 Hermann ......•. 76 1922 Star of West . 7l 1922 St'u of West . 81 1922 MaplewoodChapt. O. E. S.. 5 1922 Hickory Hill ..... 10 1922 Hickory Hill •••. , 1922 Hiekory Hill.; •.. 12 15 1922 Hickory Hill ..... 52 1922 Keystone ; ..•. 1922 Gate City . 70 1922 Tuscan . 70 9 1922 Leadwood ..••.... 7 1922 Leadwood ...•.... 5 1922 Leadwood •..•..•. 1922 Westgate . 60 1922 St. Joseph .......•. 47 1922 Mt. Vernon . 83 1922 Good Hope ...•.... 55 7l 1922 Clarksdale ...•.... 1922 Jochim . 67 37 NoV., 1922 Wellston .......••. 76 INov., 1922 Bonhomme .•.•.... 1922 Arlington .....•... 75 INov., 69 \Aug., 1922 Noel .........••.... 1922 Noel . 13 IAug., 71 Dec., 1922 Pollock . 1922 Tuscan . 52 IDee., 1922 Sampson .....•.•.. 12 IDee., 1922 Sampson .....•.... '10 IDee., 1922 Sampson . 7 Dec., 1922 Forest Park . 68 IDee., 1922 Memphis . 72 Oct., 1923 Tuscan .. 77 IJan., 1923 De Soto . 96 IJan., 7 Jan., 1923 East Gate . 1923 East Gate . 4 IJan., 78 Jan., 1923 Missouri .....•.... 73 ·IJan., 1923 Pyramid ' 1923 Fraternal ,, 75 ·IJan., 64 Jan .... 1923 Hamilton, O. E. S. 1923 Bellefontaine· . 78 IFeb., 73 Feb., 1923 Rural .. .75 IFeb., 1923 Friend .. 77 IFeb., 1923 Hume . .65 IMarch, 1923 Morley ........•... 65 \MarCh, 1923 Tuscan ...•.•.•.•.. 70 6 9 12 13

NO.)

Residence

14 IEolia 4.45 1St. Louis 445 1St. Louis 445 1St. Louis 445 1St. Louis 519 ICrane 85 IMiami 85 Miami 85 IMiami . 85 MfaHli '445 1St. Louis 623 Neelyville 257. Eagleville . 247 Neosho . 276 Freeman' . 471Fayette 123 . Hermann 133 Ironton 133· Ironton

·1

264 1M.aplewood '211 Eugene 211· Eugene 211 Eugene . 211- IEugene 243 St. Louis 522 lKans.asCit y 360 St. Louis 598 Leadwood 598 ILeadwood '598 Leadwood . 445 1St. Louis . 78 /St. Joseph 99 Mt. Vernon 218 1St. Louis 559 IClarksdale 164 IHillsboro. 613 IWellston 45 IBallwin 346 IDixon ·647 Noel 647 INoel :349 IPollock 360 . 1St . Louis 298 Lutie ,298 Lutie' 298 Lutie 578 1St. Louis 16 Memphis 360 St. Louis 119 IDe Soto ·630 Kansas City 630 IKansas City liSt. Louis 180 St. Louis . 363 IRobertsville 224'IHamiIton 69 1St. Louis 316 jKansas City 352 Ozark 130 lHume 184 Morley 360 St. Louis

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Appendix

1923.]

ROSTER OF THE HOME FAMILY-Continued.

NAME

Age \ Admitted

--------Edwin C. Robbins....... F. H. Casey............ Mrs. Nellie Gillespie.... Wm. R. Alexander...... James 1. West.......... Elizabeth West.......... Samuel G. Jones........ James M. Riggs......... Andrew J. Dowd........ Miss Belle Huntington.. Mrs. Mellissa Hayden... Wm. S. Peebles.:........ Mrs. Susan Ann Carroll. Wm. H. Remsen .... ;... Mrs. Mattie J. Mix...... Mrs. Esther Moore...... James M. young Mrs. Eliz. J. Pepper..... Mary E. Proffer Arthur L. Pierce........ Sarah Jane Pierce....... Mrs. Char. Frederick.... Alpha G. Reynolds...... Florence E. Reynolds... AlvertF. Reynolds..... Francis G. Shocklee..... Mary Staff...............

No.

Residence

. 243 liSt. Louis IMarch, 1923 Keystone IMarch, 1923 Doric . 300 IElkland 41St. LouiS 1March, 1923 Mt. Moriah . 1M arch, 1923 Crescent HilL . 368 IAdrian IMarch, 1923 Trowel . 440 IMarble Hill IMarch, 1923 Trowel . 440 IMarble Hill IMarch, 1923 Rowley .. 204 IDearborne IApril, 1923 Weatherby . 235 IWeatherby IApril, 1923 Kansas City . 220 IKansas City IApril, 1923 Independence, O. E. S . 329 \In,dependence 84 IApril, 1923 Grand River . 276 Freeman 71 IApril, 1923 Corner Stone . 323 St. Louis . 72 IApril, 1923 Sedalia, O. E. S . 57 /Sedalia 67 IApril, 1923 Westport .. 340 Kansas City 72 IMay, 1923 Moberly . 344 IMoberly 76 IMay, 1923 Platte City . 504 IPlatte City 74 !May. 1923 Quitman .. 196 IQuitman 79 IMav. 1923 Excelsior . 441 IJackson 64 IJune, 1923 White water . 417路ILoflin 79 !June, 1923 Aurora . 267 1St. Louis 76 !June, 1923 Aurora . 267 1St. LouiS 65 !June, 1923 Zercdatha . 189 1St. Joseph 11 IJune, 1923 Maple . 623 INeelyville 10.IJune, 1923 Maple . 623 INeel'yville 8 IJune, 1923 Maple . 623 INeelyville 73 IJune, 1923 Silex . 75 ISilex 61 !June. 1923 Mineral, O. E. S.. 260 IDesloge 1923 Pine .. 314 IBardlev 11g~n: 1923 Pine ; 314 IBardley 9 IAr>ril, 1923 Pine .. 314 IBardlev 51April, 1923 Pine .. 314 IBardle~ 76 IJune, 1923 Occidental . 163 1St. Louis 74 July, 1923 Shaveh .. 646 1St. Louis 77 jJUly , 1923 Palestine . 241 1St. Charles 82 July, 1923 Palestine . 241 1St. Charles 6 \Au g ., 1923 Triangle . 638 1St. Louis 65 Aug., 1923 Forsythe . 453 jForsythe 82 78 65 76 7"0 65 69 6fi 74 73

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Leila WhitwelL......... Georgia Whitwell....... Mrs. A,nna Stone........ George H. Ross......... Andrew J. Journey.... Ellen N. Journey........ Raymond E. Woite..... Albert F. Morris........

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368

ADMITTED SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. Admitted

NAME Mrs. Flor. L. Mclntyr6 .• Lawrence A. MitchelL •• Oren D. Mitchell .••••••• Paul E. Mitchell .•.••••• , Mrs. R. A. Pethebrldge. Christian F. Wehrman. W. F. Joplin .•.•• : •••••• Margaret K. ErvIn ••••• Minerva Heiner ••••••••• John W. Medley ••••••• •• Myrtle L. Hays .••••••••• James M. Brewer .•••... George W. Case .•••••••• Sam P. Campbell ...••••. Denie Campbell ...•••••.. Silas B. Ballard ...•••••• W. M. Anderson . GoJdie Taylor ••.••••••••• Ettie Taylor . Bertha Taylor ......••••• Mrs. Annabel Blackburn Robt. W. Saunders .••••• Mrs. ,Anna Kettler ...••. George Clark .......••••• Mrs Mary Attn' Foster•• Mar'garet May Smith •••• Robt. Ross Smith ...•••. CYnthia J. Reynolds •••. Wm. E. Whitman .•.•••. Mrs. Anna E.Woody ... Dwigh t T. Wilson .•.••. Mrs. Amandll- W. Vest.. Frank D. Walker, Sr... Jos. S. Swiers ......••.. John P. TrusselL .•••.. F. M. Shufflebarger .•••. Henrv D. Barto .....•... Edwin C. Robbins .. F. H. Casey . Mrs. Nellie Gillespie . Wm. R. Alexander .•.... .Tames I.' West. •........ Elizabeth West ••...•.. Samuel G ..Jones . James M. Riggs . Andrew J. Dowd . Miss Bell~ Huntington .. Mrs. Mellissa Hayden.. Wm. S. Peebles Mrs. Susan Ann Carroll, Wm. H. Remsen......... Mrs. Mattie J. Mix...... Mrs. Esther Moore....... James M. young......... Mrs. Eliz. J, Pepper. '. . .. Mary E. Proffer ........ Arthur L. Pierce......... Sarah Jane Pierce..... Mrs. Char, Frederick... Alpha G. Reynolds...... Florence E. Reynolds... Alyert F. Reynolds..... Francis G. Shocklee....

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70 JAug., Aug ., 7 Aug., 5 Aug., 60 Sept., 47 Oct., 83 IOet., 55 IOct., 71 IOct., 67 loet., 37 Nov., 76 Nov., 75 INov., 691AUg., 13 Aug., 71 Dec., li2 IDee.• 1 2 IDec., 1 0 Dee.. 7 Dec., 68 Dec.,

~~ II~i~·:. 'i7 Jan.,

96 Jan., 7 Jan., 4 IJan., 78 Jan., 73 lJan., 75 Jan., 641Jan., 78 Feb., 73 Feb., 75 !Feb., 77 IFeb., 65 IMarch, 65 /March, 82 March, 78 IMarch, 65 IMarch, 76 IMarch, 70 IMarch, 65 IMarch, 69 March, 65 IApril, 74 IApril, 73 IApril, 84 71 72 67 72 76 74 79 64 79 76 65

10 8 73

Bernice Whitwell .•..... 10 Leila Whlt.well.......... 9 Georgia Whitwell. •.•.•• 5 Mrs. Anna Stone........ 76 George H. Ross......... 74 Mrs. Emma C. Larsen .. 52 Andrew J. Journey..... 77 Ellen N. Journey........ 82 Raymond E. Whit.e..... 6 Albert F. Morris........ 65

IApril, April, April, IApril, IMaY, IMay. IMay, IMay. IJune, IJune, IJune, IJune, IJune, IJune, I.June, I.Tune, IJune, IApril, IApril, IApril, IApril, June, July, IJuly, IJuly, IJuly, Au g ., Aug.,

Lodge

1922 Tuscan .......•..•. 1922 Leadwood .....••• 1922 Leadwood ..•..•.• 1922 Leadwood 1922 Westgate .......•. 1922 St. Joseph ' . 1922 Mt. Vernon . 1922 Good Hope . 1922 Clarksdale ...•.... 1922 Jochim . 1922 Wellston .. 1922 Bonhomme . 1922 Arlington 1922 Noel .. 1922 Noel .. 1922 Pollock . 1922 Tuscan .. 1922 Sampson .. 1922 Sampson .. 1922 Sampson .. 1922 Forest Park . 1922 Memphis . 1923 Meridian . 1923 Tuscan .. 1923 De Soto .. 1923 East Gate .....•... 1923 East Gate . 1923 Missouri . 1923 Pyramid .. 1923 Fraternal . 1923 Hamilton, O. E. S. 1923 Bellefont;line . 1923 Rvral .. 1923 Friend . 1923 Hume . 1923 Morley . 1923 Tu-scan . 1923 Key:stone . 1923 DOrIC .. 1923 Mt. Moriah . 1923 Crescent HilL . 1923 Trowel .. 1923 Trowel . 1923 Rowley , 1923 Weath~,rby . 1923 Kan.sas City . 1923 Independence, O. E. Ii) .•.•••••. 1923 Grand River . 1923 Corner Stone .. 1923 Sedalia, O. E. Soo. 1923 Westport .......•. 1923 Moberly . 1923 Platte City ....••.. 1923 Quitman . 1923 Excelsior . 1923 White Water . 1923 Aurora . 1923 Aurora . 1923 Zeredatha .. 1923 Maple .. 1923 Maple . 1923 Maple .. 1923 Silex . 1923 Mineral, O. E. S .. 1923 Pine .........•..•• 1923 Pine .. 1923 Pine . 1923 Pine . 1923 Occidental .••..•. 1923 Shaveh . 1923 Rob Morris, O.E S. 1923 Palestine ...•••••• 1923 Palestine . 1923 Triangle . 1923 Forsythe .....•...

Residence

N°'1 360 598 598 59,8 445 78 99 218 559 164 613 45 346 647 647 349 360 298 298 298 578 16

360

119

630 630

180 363

224

69 316 352 130 184 360 243 300 4 368 440 440 204 235 220 329 276 323 57 340 344 504 196

441

417 267 267 189 623 623 623 75 260

314

314 314

314 163 646 328 241

241

638 453

St. Louis Leadwood

1Leadwood

ILeadwood St. Louis St. Joseph 1Mt. Vernon 1St. Louis IClarksdale IHillsboro IWellston IBallwin Dixon Noel Noel Pollock 1St. Louis LUtie Lutie ILutie 1St. Louis MemPhis St. Louis St. Louis 1De Soto Ka.nsas City Kansas City St. Louis 1St. Louis IRo bertsville IHamilton 1St. Louis IKansas City Ozark /Hume IMorley 1St. Louis 1St. Louis Wlkland St. Louis IAdrian IMarble Hill IMarble Hill Dearborne IWeatherby IKansas City

I I I I

IIndependence IFreeman 1St. Louis sedalia Kansas City, Moberly IPlatte City Quitman jJackson Loflin St. Louis 1St. Louis 1St. .Joseph NeelYVille Neelyville Neelyville ISilex DeSloge Bardley Bardley Bardley Bardley 1St Louis St. Louis fWellston 1St. Charles 1St. Charles 1St. Louis IForsythe

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DISCIIARGES SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. NAME Sanford M. Mead........ Mrs. R. C. Bennett...... Mrs. Mary A. Short..... F. D. Walker, Sr....... Herbert Cooper.......... Nellie T. Sinclair Helen E. Jones.......... M. F. L. Chambers......

77 IJan., 7'3 IOct..

50 IAug.,

74 IFeb., IApril, ISent., IJuly, IMarch, IMav ~~:~ls ~. J~~~~.~: \March, Margaret K. Ervin...... 55 IOct., Jno. M. Searcy........... 78 IJuly, Ira Moore 15 IAug., B Carr Beam 11 IJuly, Austin B. King 16 ISept., Sarah J. Pierce.'....... 76 IJune, 12 18 18 10

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I No. ,IDate of Discharge

Lodge

Admitted

1922 Maryville 192] Dexter 1921 Four Mile

19'23 Rural

1917 Van Buren 1917 Carthage 1921 Olive Branch., 1918 Adair 1923 Quitman 1923 Rowley 1922 Good Hope· 1917 Glenwdod 1916 Summerville 1921 Solomon 1921 Beacon 1923 Aurora

. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ,..

165·INOV.

532 Nov. 212 Nov. r il, 316jAlJ 509 April, ] 97 April, 576 April, 366 April, 196 IJune, 204 IJune, 218 June, 427 June, 555 June, 271 June, 3 June, 267 July,

1922 1922 1922 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923

DEATHS SINCE LAST ANNUAL REPORT. NAME Martin E. Casto .•••.•.•. Susan E. Jamison . Enoch Davis .........•.•. Mrs. Sarah E. Harvey .. F. Droz . Alice G. Boogher .. C. F. Wehrman . Lucy Cockrell .........•. E. C. Creley ......•...••. Marv S. Newland .....•.. Henry Valle . Myrtle L. Hays . Mattie J. Hobbs . Geo. Clark . Ann Simpson .-....•...•... Elizabeth Jessee . Jennie P. Hayden ...•... W. F. Joplin .. Geo. H. Griffin . Serelda Caskey . Mrs. Mary Doer .

Age I Admitted I

Lodge

N°'1

Date of Death

1922 1917 Westport . 340 sept., '1922 1908 Lexington . 149 Oct., 1920 Ashlar . 306 oct., 1922 1922 1908 Cambridge 63 Oct., 1922 1899 Pride of the West 179 Nov., 1922 1912 Tuscan . 360 INQv., 1922 St. Joseph . 1922 78 Dee.. 1921 Hebron .. 354 .Tan., 1923 1913 Cache . 416 Jan., 1923 1923 19'20 Rose Croix, O.E.S. 372 Jan., 1921 Bismarck . 41 IJan., 1923 1922 Wellston . 613 !Feb., 1923 1900 Irondale . 143 IFeb., 1923 1923 Tuscan . 360 IFeb., 1923 1317 Clarksville . 17 IFeb., 1923 1905 Sturgeon . 174 IFeb., 1923 1912 Tuscan .. 360 IMarch, 1923 1922 Mt. Vernon . 99 IMarch, 192'3 1917 South Gate . 547 IMarch, 1923 1918 Linn Creek . 152 IApril, 1923 1912 Bellefontaine, O. E. S . 1923 69 April, Mrs. Julia Wyckoff ...•. 79 IAug., 1922 Appleton City .. 412 (April, 1923 James M. Brewer . 76 INov., 1922 Bonhomme . 45 May, 19'23 F. M. Shuffelbarger ...•. 65 IMarch, 1923 Morley . 184 IMay, 1923 F. H. Casey . 78 IMarch, 192,3 Dorie .. 300 IMay, 1923 Edwin C. Robbins .....•. 82 IJlifarch, 19~:'l Keystone 1923 \ . 243 May, Jno. C. Watkins .. 82 IFeb., 1923 1921 Middle Fabius . 244 May, Emanuel Kinch '" . 81 INov.. 1923 1916 Blairstown . 557 June, O. E. Barker .......••... 55 IJune, 1923 1922 Ivanhoe . 446 IJuly, Dwight T. Wilson . 64 IJan .. 1923 1923 Hamilton . 224 IJuly, Benjamin F. Hitt. . 63 IApril, 1923 1912 Oriental . 518 IJuly, 2 IAug.. Anna Kettler .. 57 IJan.. ' '1.923 1923 Meridian . Emma C. Larsen . 52 g ., 1923 Rob Morris, O.E.S. 328 wellston Elizabeth P. Johnson . 78 Aug., 1923 Ashland . 156 Ashland 50 94 77 87 88 71 47 76 83 78 80 37 85 77 79 95 91 83 61 64 82

IJan., ISept., April, IMarch, INov., IJuly, IOct., I.Tune, IDee., IJune, IFeb., INov.. IApr.il, IJan., IOct., May, IDee., IOct.. ISept., IDee., ISept.,

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DISTRICTS AND D. D. GRAND MASTERS. GRAND SECRETARY'S STATEMENT SHOWING LOCATION OF

Lodges According to Districts FIRST DISTRICT. H. N. Martin, D. D. G. M., Kahoka. County. Clark do do do ., , do do ' Scotland. do do : Schuyler .: do, do ..............•• do ..............••

No. 167 290 318 362 436 588 16 72 572 244 259 380 427

Name of Lodge. Location. Revere Revere. Fairmount Wyaconda. Eldorado Luray. Hiram Kahoka. Gothic Alexandria. St. Francisville ~ .Wayland. Memphis •...... Memphis. Gorin Gorin. Rutledge Rutledge. Middle Fabius Downing. Lodge of Love Lancaster. Que~n City Queen City. Glenwood Glenwood.

SECOND DISTRICT. Chas. Banks, D. D. G. M., Kirksville. Adair do do do Knox do do do do

......•....•....••. · · ~ · ................•.. : •................. ....... ~ · · ••.•••••••••••••••

105 319 366 583 6 168 181 291 414

Kirksville Kirksv1l1e. Paulville Brashear. Adair Kirksville. Novinger : Novinger. Ark Newark. Colony Colony. Novelty Novelty. Edina Edina. Greensburg •....Greensburg.

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THIRD DISTRICT. ·John Santee, D. D. G. M., Green City. County. Putnam do do do Sullivan. do do do do do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

Location.

........•........ 171' Hartfc,rd ~ H;a~tford. 206 Somerset, ~ ~ ~ Po.wersville. 210 Unionvill~ ..: . " . ~ U.ni9~ville. 394 Lucerne Lucerne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 32 HumphTey~' ~ : ~~~p·hreYs .. ., 126 Seaman Milan. 159 Green City.. ~ <;treen Ci.ty. ........•........ 190 Putnam.: :: .. N,e'Ytown. 349 Pollock .. : Pol~oc~. ........•........ 389 Arcana· : H,3:rr~s .. ~ ~ • : .• 540 Winigan Winigan.

FOURTH D)STRICT. J. L. Barnett, D. D. G. M., Trenton. Grundy do do do Mercer do do

••..••...••••.••• .••••••••••••• ...... ••••••.••.•..•••• .•.•••.•••••••••• .................... •••••••••••'

•...••.•.••

111 253 423 524, 35 258 ,; .• 616

Trenton :: ~ .. : . Trenton. Laredo ' : Laredo; Galt 0' i Galt. ' Splckardsville .. :Spickard. Mercer Princeton. Ravanna .; Ravanna. Marion Mercer. '

,·FIFTH DISTRICT. Frank M: F~ench, D. D. G. M., Cainesville: Harrison do do do do do

Bethany :: .. Bethany. Ridgeway. 128 Lorraine 257 Lodge of Light ..Eagleville. Cainesville. 328 'Cainesville Hatfield. 395 Hatfield 556 Prairie " '.' "..q~l~?n. ~ity.

•••.••.• ~ • : ; .' • ~. '97

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SIXTH DISTRICT. Delbert D. Snapp, D. D. G. M·., King City County. Gentry do do do do do do do Wol'th do do do

No.

Name of Lodge.

..........••••.••• ................•• .....•.......•...•• .................• ................•• .....•...•.......• ................•• ................••

21 Havana 109 Stanberry 125 Gentryville 127 Athens 252 Alanthus 377 Ancient Craft 378 Berlin 447 Jacoby 66 Grant City 88 Defiance .................• 198 Allensville 321 Jonathan

Location.

McFall. Stanberry. Gentryville. Albany. Alanthus Grove. King City. Berlin. Da:rlington. Grant City. Sheridan. Allendale. Denver.

SEVENTH DISTRICT. Jonathan Stark, D. D. G. M., Maryville. Nodaway do do 'do do do do do do do do do do do

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

Xenia .......... Hopkins.

................ 165 Maryville . ..... Maryville.

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

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

Quitman ........ Quitman. Ravenwood •.... Ravenwood. 289 Graham ........ Graham. 301 White Hall ...... Barnard. 329 Kennedy . ...... Elmo. 442 Burlington .. . . . .Burlington Jet. 465 Gaynor City ..... Parnell. 470 Nodaway . ..•... Maryville. 472 Pickering . ...... Pickering. 474 Guilford . ....... Guilford. 507 Clearmont . ..... Clearmont. 511 Skidmore . ......Skidmore. 196 201

EIGHTH DISTRICT. H. S. Teare, D. D. G. M., Oregon. Atchison do do do

157 200 358 483

North Star Sonora North-West Fairfax

"Rockport. Watson. Tarkio. Fairfax.

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Appendix No. 112 139 214 294 606

NINTH George L. Markley, Andrew .........•....... 71 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 138 do 162 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 404 do 413 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 600 Buchanan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10 do • .. .. . 22 do .. , .. . . 78 do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150 do 189 do .........•...... 238 do .. , 331 do .. , 376 d o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 508 do .. , ......•...... 627 do '" 269

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Maitland Maitland. Oregon Oregon. Forest City Forest City. Mound City Mound City. Craig .......•... Craig. DISTRICT. D. D. G. M., St. Joseph Savannah Savannah. Lincoln Fillmore. Whitesville Whitesville. Rosendale Rosendale. Valley Bolckow. Cosby ..•....... Cosby. Agency Agency. Wellington De Kalb. St. Joseph' St. Joseph. Birming Faucett. Zeredatha St. Joseph. Rushville Rushville. Charity St. Joseph. King Hill St. Joseph. Saxton Saxton. Wallace Par"k. Wallace. Brotherhood St. Joseph.

TENTH DISTRICT. H. W. Saunders, D. D. G. M., Maysville. De Kalb................. 124 Union Star Union Star. do 235 Weatherby Weatherby. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •• 308 Parrott Maysville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •• 317 Osborn Osborn. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 454 Continental ..•.. Stewartsville. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 559 Clarksdale Clarksdale. Daviess 15 Western Star Winston. do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • 65 Pattonsburg Pattonsburg. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •• 106 <;allatin Gallatin. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 108 Altamont Altamont. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 285 Earl ...........• Coffey. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 488 Lock Spring Lock Spring. do 500 Jameson .. ; Jameson. do , ............• 564 Jamesport Jamesport.

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ELEVENTH DISTRICT. Walter A. Craven, D. D. G. M., Excelsior Springs. County.

No.

Clay •....•....... 00..... do ............•• 000... do " ., .....• ~ do , ......• 00 do " ., ~ •••.•. do " ., ......• d.o .....•.....• Clinton do ..........• do .... , .....•••.... do ..........•••.. ',' do .... , ..... 0

0 ••••

•••••

••••

0..... 0.....

••••••

31 49

193 207 311 438 659 37

113 397

506

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Liberty .......•. Liberty. Holt Holt. Angerona Missouri City. Clay Excelsior Spring~ Kearney Kearney. Temperance Smithville. Alpha North Kansas City. Hemple Hemple. Vinci! Cameron. Plattsburg PI~ttsburg. Gower Gower. Lathrop Lathrop.

TWELFTH DISTRICT. Richard A. Tharp, Caldwell ......•.• 118 do . . . . . . . . . • . . • • .. 135 do 224 do • . . . . . . . . . • . • . .• 232 do . • . . • . . . . . . . • • .. 334 do . . . . . . . . . . . . • • .• 561 Livingston ......•....... 89 do • . . . . . . . . . . . .. 155 dOl . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 170 do . . . . . . . . . . . . .• 333 dOj . . . . . . . . . . . . •. 388 do, • . . . • . . . • . . • •• 434 do 539 0

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•

••

D. D. G. M., Wheeling. Kingston Kingston. Braymer Braymer. Hamilton Hamilton. Polo Polo. ,Breckenridge .. , Breckenridge. Cowgill Cowgill. Friendship Chillicothe. Spring Hill Spring Hill. Benevolence Utica. Chillicothe Chillicothe. Chula Chula. Wheeling Wheeling. Dawn Ludlow.

THIRTEENTH DISTRICT. E. W. Tayler, D. D. G. M., Marceline. Linn ...................• 82 Jackson Linneus. do . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . •• 86 Brookfield Brookfield. do . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . •• 227 Cypress Laclede. do • .. . .... .. .. .. .. . . •• 233 Bucklin Bucklin.. do .. . .. . . . . • . . . . . • . . . .• 325 Dockery •..•.... Meadville. do • • • • . • . • • • • . • . • • • • •• 481 Marceline •••.•. Marceline. do ....•.•.....••••.••• 610 Biswell .••••••.. Browning.

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FOURTEENTH DISTRICT. Harry J. Libby, D. D. G. M., Shelbina. Name of Lodge. Location. No.

Macon do do do . do do do do Shelby do do do

Callao Gallao. Bloomington Bevier. College Mound. 146 McGee Macon. 172 Censer 237, La Plata La Plata. ~68 Lodge of Truth .. Atlanta. Excello. 332 Excello 648 Elmer ......••.. Elmer. Shelbyville. 96 St. Andrew's Shelbina. 228 Shelbina Hunnewell. 415 Hunnewell Bethel. 537 Bethel

38 102

FIFTEENTH DISTRICT. Byrne E. Bigger, D. D. G. M., Hannibal. Lewis ................... 24 Wyaconda do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 58 Monticello . . . . • • .. 222 La Belle do · • . .. .. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 287 Craft do · ..............•... 370 Williamstown do · . • . . . • . . . • . . . . • • .. 494 Lewistown do ................•.. 577 Ewirg Marion · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 Palmyra · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28 St. John do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 188 Hannibal do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 502 Philadelphia do . Ralls ........ , . . . . . . . . . .. 33 Ralls do .................... 302 Lick Creek do ...............•..... 307 New London

La Grange. Monticello. La Belle. Canton. Williamstown. Lewistown.. Ewing. Palmyra. Hannibal. Hannibal. Philadelphia. Centre. Perry. New London.

SIXTEENTH DISTRICT. J. E. Thompson, D. D. G. M., Bowling Green. Pike ao do . do ............... do do .................... -

14 Eolia 17 92 136 192

399

Eolia. Clarksville Clarksville. Perseverance ~ouisiana. Phoenix Bowling Green. Frankford Frankford. Pike ....•....... Curryville.

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SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. Thos. F. Hurd, D. D. G. M., Paris. County. No. Name of Lodge. Location. Monroe ..............•.• 19 Paris Union Paris. Florida. do ................• 23 Florida Middle Grove. do ...............•• 42 Middle Grove Monroe City. do ...............•• 64 Monroe : Madison. do ................• 91 Madison Santa Fe. do . 462 Santa Fe Holliday. do . 660 Holliday EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT. T. H. Walton, D. D. G. M., Higbee. Randolph · • . • • • . . • • • . • • • • 30 Huntsville Huntsville. do · . . . . . . . . . . . • • .• 151 Milton Milton. do · ......•....•.•• 161 Clifton Hill.. Clifton Hill. do · . . . • . . . . . . . • . .• 186 Morality Renick. do • •.•••••.••••••• 344 Moberly Moberly. do • • . . • • • • . . . • • • •• 486 Cairo Cairo. do · . . . . . . . . . . . • . .. 527 Higbee Higbee. do · 541 Jacksonville Jacksonville. do · ..............• 610 Clark Clark.

Chariton do do do do do do do

NINETEENTH DISTRICT. Horace L. Mann, D. D. G. M., Brunswick. 73 Eurelm BrunswiCk. 74 Warren Keytesville. 122 Triplett Triplett. 202 Westville Westville. 208 Salisbury Salisbury. 426 Rothville Rothville. 498 Pee Dee Musselfork. 525 Cunningham Sumner.

TWENTIETH DISTRICT. William Baker, D. D. G. M., Hale. DeWitt. Carroll ••••..•• •'......... 39 DeWitt Carrollton. .................. 52 Wakanda do : Bogard. .................. 101 Boga;d do Hale. .................. 216 Hale City do •••••••••••••••••• 249 Carroll .....•... Norborne. do Bosworth. ..........•..•..•• 597 Bosworth do

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County.

No.

Ray..................... do ................••... do ..•.•....•.••......•• do .•.....•.•.••..••..•• do .....•......•....•••. do......•.•...••...•.•••

57 223 309 322 393 444

Name of Lodge.

LO'UltlOD.

Richmond .••... Richmond. Ray Oamden .King Hiram Knoxville. Hardin .•....... Hardin. Bee Hive ....•• Lawson. Ada ,. ....•.••... Orriok.

TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT. J. P. Tucker, D. D. G. M., Parkville. Platte · . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . • • 13 Rising SUD ..••. Barry. do .........•........• 53 Weston ..••..•. Weston. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 120 Compass ••.•••• Parkville. do ................... 169 Camden Point ... Camden Point. do ................... 204 Rowley .....•••. Dearborn. do .' ..........•......• 339 Fidelity·••..•••• Farley. do · ................•. 355 Adelphi •.~., •.. Edgerton. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • •• 504 Platte City •.•.. Platte City.

TWENTY-SECOND DISTRICT. Fred O. Wood, D. D. G. M., Kansas City. Jackson ................. 104 Heroine .•.. : ... Kansas do ................. 219 Albert Pike .... Kansas do ................. 220 Kansas City .... Kansas do ...... ........... 299 Temple ,.......• Kansas ................. 305 Cecile-Daylight .. Kansas do do ................. 316 Rural •...•...•• Kansas do ................. 340 Westport ....... Kansas do ................. 446 Ivanhoe ........ Kansas do ................. 522 Gate City ...•.. Kansas do .. , .............. 546 Orient .......... Kansas do ................. ·547 South Gate ..... Kansas do ................. 563 York ........•.. Kansas do ................. 617 Swope Park .... Kansas ................. 625 Sh'effield ....... Kansas do do ................. 630 East Gate ...... Kansas do ................. 643 Northeast ...... Kansas , ............... 656 Co.untry Club .... Kansas do -

City City' City City City. City City City City City City City City City City City City

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TWENTY-THIRD DISTRICT. C. B. Waddell, D. D. G. M., Lexington. County. No. Name of Lodge. Location. Lafayette ... .. 61 Waverly Waverly. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 149 Lexington Lexington. • . • . . • . . . . . . . .• 364 Higginsville Higginsville. do · . . . . • • . . . . . . .. 437 Lafayette ...•.. Corder. do do · . . . . • • . . . . . • .. 464 Concordia ....•• Concordia. do ............... 476 Mount Hope .... Odessa. TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. Robert D. Johnson, D. D. G. M., Marshall. Saline · . . • . . . . • • . • • • • . • • 55 Arrow Rock Arrow Rock. do •. , •. . . .. • . .. .. .. • 63 Cambridge Slater. do · . . • . • . . • • . . . . . . . . 85 Miami .....••... Miami. do · . • • . . . . • • . . . . . . .• 205 Trilumina ....•• Marshall. do · . • . . . . . • • . . . • . . .• 217 Barbee ........• Sweet Springs. do · . . . . . . . • • . . . . • . .. 402 Malta Malta Bend. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 518 Oriental Blackburn. do ............•..... 560 Nelson Nelson. TWENTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. M. E. Schmidt, D. D. G. M., Boonville. Cooper ....•••....•••••••. 36 Cooper ..... ; ... Boonville. do ••.••.••....•••.•• 142 Pleasant Grove .. Otterville. do Pilot Grove. • .' ••.••.•...••.... 277 Wm. D. Muir Bunceton. •.••••••..•.•••••• 456 Wallace do Prairie Home. •.••••••......•••. 503 Prairie Home do New Franklin. Howard ••••••••••••••••• 4 Howard Fayette. do ••••..••.•••••••• 47 Fayette do •••.•••••.••••••• 51 Livingston ....• Glasgow. do ••.••.••..••.•••• 70 Armstrong ..... Armstrong.

TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. Harley L. Wilson, D. D. G. M., Columbia. Boone • ., • • •• •• • • • • • • • •• 59 Centralia ~ .. Centralia. • • • • • • . • • • • . . • • • • • 67 Rocheport Rocheport. do • • . • . . • • . . . . . • • . .. 114 Twilight ..•..... Columbia. do •...•••••••.•••.•• 156 Ashland Ashland. do •.•.•••••••.•••••• 174 Sturgeon Sturgeon. do do • . • . • • . . . . • . • . . • •• 336 Hallsville Hallsville. do • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • . •• 356 Ancient Landm'k.Harrisburg. do • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 455 Hinton ..••..... Hinton. do · • • • • • • • . . . • • • • • •• 602 Acacia ••...•••. Columbia.

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TWENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. S. P. Cunningham, D. D. G. M., MexicO. County.

No.

Audrain ••.......•••....• do ...••..••..•....•• do ...••••••....'..•• do •..•......•......• do .•....•.........• do ....•••........•• Callaway ••...•.. ,....... do ...•............ do do do do do ..•..•.........• do ..........••••••

81 115 266 354 491 580 8 48 60

242 357 565 585 612

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Central .• '. ••••• '. Molino. Laddonia : ... ~ ~ •t:a:ddonia. Social •..••••.•. Martinsburg. Hebron ..... ~ ~ .• Mexico. Vandalia .•• ~ ~ ~. Vandalia. Houston .......• Gant. Williamsburg ..• Williamsburg. Fulton Fulton. New Bloomfield.. New Bloomfield. Portland ..•.....Readsville. Aux Vasse Aux Vasse. Tebbetts .~ .. ~ ••. Tebbetts. Shamrock Shamrock. Mokane ~Mokane.

TWENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. John E. Reeds, D. Montgomery • . . • • • • • • • .. 178 •••••••••••• 194 do •....•...... 246 do • .••.•••..•. 261 . do •.•••••••.•• 457 do • . • • . . • • . . .• 492 do

D. q.. M., Jonesburg. Griswold .....•. Bellfiower. Wellsville .•...• Wellsville. Montgomery ••.. Montgomery City. Florence .....••. New Florence. Jonesburg •..•.. Jonesburg. Daggett ....•••• McKittrick.

TWENTY-NINTH DISTRICT. W.P. Smith, D. D. G. M.,Troy. Lincoln •••••.•.••••••••• 34' Troy .......•.•• Troy. do · . . . . • . . •• •. .•• . . 75 Silex Silex. ...... 199' New Hope Elsberry. do ................. 270 New Salem Winfield. do do · • • . • . . • • • • • . . • •• 409 Louisville .....• Louisville. do ..... .. . • .. • • .. ... 473 Nineveh ........ Olney. do · . • . . . . • • • • . • • • •• 558 Moscow ......•• Moscow Mills.

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THIRTIETH DISTRICT. E. A. Fluesmeier, D. D. G. M., Wright City. County. St. Charles do do Warren do

No. .

241 260 .

609

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Wentzville ....• Wentzville. Palestine St. Charles. Mechanicsville .. Howell. Pauldingville Wright City. Warrenton Warrenton.

THIRTY-FIRST DISTRICT. W. D. Rogers, D. D. G. M., Jefferson City. Cole ...............•.... do ........•........... do ........•.. ' . do . Moniteau .......•..•.... do '....•.... do . do . Osage . do

43 90

211 611 56 183 295 553 185 326

Jefferson Jefferson City. Russellville Russellville. Hickory Hill....• Eugene. Centertown Centertown. Tipton Tipton. California California. Moniteau Jamestown. Clarksburg Clarksburg. Chamois Chamois. Linn Linn.

THIRTY-SECOND DISTRICT. R. A. Breuer, D D. G. M., Hermann.

Franklin .....•••.......• do '. • • . . . . . . . do . . . . . . . • • . . . . . .. do .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .• do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Gasconade .........•.... do . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . • . . . . . . . . . • ••

27 Evergreen New Haven. 69 Sullivan Sullivan. 173 Gray Summit...• Gray Summit. 251 Hope Washington. 363 Fraternal Robertsville. 534 Columbia Pacific. 575 Easter .......•. St. Clair. 593 Union Union. 123 Hermann Hermann. 584 Red Bird Red Bird. 624 Owensville Owensville.

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DISTRICT- (A). D. D. G. M., St. Louis. Name of Lodge. Location. Missouri . ..•.... St. Louis. Beacon • ......•• St. Louis. Polar Star.. : .... St. Louis. Pomegranate • .. St. Louis. Erwin . .....••.. St. Louis. Occidental ....•. St. Louis. Pyramid ..•..••. St. Louis. Keystone .•..•.. St. Louis. Aurora . ........ St. Louis. America .....• .St. Louis. Tuscan •..••.••• St. Louis. Cache . ........• St. Louis. Itaska .. ..•••••. St. Louis. Lambskin . ...•. St. Louis. Harmony • •..•.. St. Louis. Clifton Heights.. St. Louis. Algabil .. .....•. St. Louis. Rose Hill........ St. Louis. Olive Branch..•. St. Louis. Triangle .. ...... St. Louis. Pilgrim ..... ; ... St. Louis. Commonwealth . St. Louis. Theo. Roosevelt. St. Louis

THIRTY~THIRD

Louis H. Abrams, County. No. St. Louis City .•.•..••.•. 1 do ........... 3 do ........... 79 do ........... 95 121 do ........... I do ........... 163 do ........... 180 do 243 do ........... 267 do ............ 347 do 360 do ........... 416 do ........... 420 do ........... 4~0 do ........... 499 do ........... 520 do ...... " '" ,544 do ........... 550 do ........... 576 do ........... 638 do ........... 652 do 654 do ........... 661 ••••••

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THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT-(B). Fred B. Howarth, D. D. G. M., St. Lpuis St. Louis City. . . . . . . . . . . 2 Meridian ....••. St. Louis. do ••••••••••• 9 Geo. Washington. St. Louis. do • . . • . . . . . . . 20 St. Louis St. Louis. do • • . • • • • . • • • 25 Napht.ali St. Louis. do • . . . . . • . . • • 40 Mount Moriah St. Louis. do • . . • . • •. • .. 179 Pride of the West.St. Louis. do · . . • . . . . . •. 218 Good Hope St. Louis. do · • • • • • • • . •• 282 Cosmos St. Louis. do • . • • . . . . . .• 323 Corner Stone St. Louis. do · .. ; 330 Paul Revere St. Louis do · . . . • . . . . .• 443 Anchor .......•• St. Louis. do .. .. .. .. ... 445 West Gate ..... St. Louis~ do · . • . . • • . • •. 505 Euclid ........•. St. Louis.

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County. St. Louis City: d,o do do do ; do do do do do

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No. Name of Lodge. Location. . 529 Apollo ..•••..••• St. Louis. . 578 For~st Park St. Louis. . 626 Magnolia ! . ~ ! St. Louis. 631 Tower GI:ov~ ! St. Louis. 639 Mizpah .., ,', '. ~t. Louis. 641 Trinity r ~ ••• ~ ~ '.• ~t. Louis. , 642 Benjamin FranklinSt. Louis. 646 Shaveh ••...•..,..• ~.'St·. Louis. 657 Progress . ,.,:: .. St. Louis. 658 Purity" .., ' ,St. Louis

..... .... ~

THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT: James F. Blair, D. D. G. M., Belt~n. Cass 54 Index G~rden City. do •.....•..•.........• 147 Cass .......•••..H1trrisonville. do . . . . . . . . . • . . . . • . . . .• 276 Grand River~ ...• Freeman. do . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . • • • .• 348 Wadesburg ',Creighton. East Lynne. do . • • • . . • • . . . . . . • • . • •. 372 Nonpareil do ........•.......•..• 386 Dayton Dayton. do . . . • . . • • • • • • • • • • • ••• 450 Belton ..••.•.... Belton. do ...................• 451 Raymore ..,.•... Raymore. do .................•.. 480 JeweL, .. "".,. Pleasant Hill. Drexel. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • .. 485 Coldwater Peculiar. 'do '...••• 530 Peculiar do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 604 Strasburg Strasburg. do . . . . . . . . . • . • . . . . • • •• 633 Archie· Archie. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . •. 651 Cleveland ...•...Cleveland. \

THIRTY-FIFTH

DISTRICT~

R. B. Campbell, D. D. G. M.,. Spruce.

Bates .................... 130 Hume ......•... Hume. do ................... 140 Papinsville ..... Papinsville, do ................... 141 Amsterdam Amsterdam. do ................... 254 Butler ........... Blltler. do ................... 341 Rockville .....•• Rockville. do ................... 350 Tyrian . .. : ..... Johnstown. do .............. ..... 368 Crescent Hill .... Adrian. do ................... 479 Rich Hill........ Rich Hill. do ................... 554 Foster, , , , , , .. ,. ,Foster. n

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THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. Del C. Moore, D. D. G. M., Sedalia. County. No. Narne of Lodge. Location.Warsaw. Benton ,................• 653 Shawnee Knob Noster. Johnson . 245 Knob Noster Holden. do ........••...... 262 Holden do ........••...... 265 Corinthian .. ~ ..• Warrensburg. Leeton. do .........•...... 274 Cold Spring Pittsville. do ......•..•...... 428 Pittsville do, .....•.......... 487 Chilhowee ~ ...•. Chilhowee. Pettis ......•............ 236 Sedalia ...• ; ...• Sedalia. do . 272 Granite ...••..•• Sedalia. do .•................. 425 Green Ridge...•• Green Ridge. La Monte. do . 574 La Monte THIRTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. Thornton Jennings, D. D. G. M., Clinton. Benton 418 Clear Creek ..•. Palo Pinto. Henry 29 Windsor Windsor. , do ...••...••..••..•• 286 Urich ......••.• Urich. do . . . . • . . • • • . . • • • • .. 343 Agricola .•.••... Petersburg. do . . . . . • • • . . . • . . . • .. 408 Montrose :. Montrose. do . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . .. 548 Clinton : Clinton. do • . . . . . . . • • . . • . . • •• 552 Calhoun' Calhoun. do ...............•.. 557 Blairstown Blairstown. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 562 Deepwater ,'Deepwater. St. Clair 273 St. Clair Osceola. ............••.. 342 Circle .....•..•• Roscoe. do do 403 Lowry City Lowry City. do . . . . . . . . . . . • • ••• 412 Appleton City Appleton City. do .•....•••••••••• 419 Star Taberville. 0• • • • • • • • • • • • • •

•

'THIRTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. W. C. Cowan, D. D. G. M., Richland. Camden • • • • • .. • • • • •". • • •• 152 Linn Creek...•.. Linn Creek. ~o • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 433 Mack's Creek... Mack's Creek. Laclede • '. . • • 83 Laclede ......•• Lebanon. do• ••••••••'. • • • • • •• 432 Competition ..•• Competition. ,do • .•.••••••••..••• 528 Conway ', •Conway. Pulaski • ••••••••••••••• , 375 'Waynesville •• '•• Waynesville. do ... • • .. .. .. 385 Richland ....'... Richland. Miller •.• •' 203 Brumley •..••.•. Brumley. do •.••••••.••••••••• ·410 Iberia •.•,••••••• Iberia. 0

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THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT. Chas. L. Woods, D. D. G. M., Rolla. Cou'nty. No. Name of Lodge. Location. Crawford .....• . . • • . . • • • 77· Lebanon ...•.... Steelville. Cuba. do ..............• 312 Cuba ......• : Salem. Dent 225 Salem Vichy. Maries .................• 531 Lane's Prairie Phelps ...........•...... 213 Rolla Rolla. do ............••.... 230 St. James .•..... St. James. Newburg. do 497 Equality Pulaski :......... 346 Arlington •...... Dixon.

FORTIETH DISTRICT. Chas. E. pyle, D. D. G. M., De Soto. Jefferson ............•••. do ...............• do . . . • . . . . . . . . . . .. do . Washington .....•...••.• do . . . . . . . . . . . .• do . . . . . . . . .. . •• do . . . . . . . . . . . .. St.' Francois

119 De 'Soto De Soto. 164 Joachim Hillsboro. 256 Shekinah Festus. 338 Herculaneum Jefferson. 12 Tyro Caledonia. 131 Potosi Potosi. 143 Irondale •.....•. Irondale. 632 Belgrade Belgrade. 535 Blackwell ....•. Blackwell.

FORTY-FIRST DISTRICT. Ed I. Harris, Dallas ....•............. do do Hickory ..............•• do do Polk ...............•.... do . do . do ............•....... do . do .

D. D. G. M., Flemington. 361 Riddick Buffalo. 396 Western Light .. Louisburg. 421 Urbana Urbana. Wheatland. 279 Hogle's Creek 288 Hermitage ..•... Hermitage. 636 Weaubleau Weaubleau. 44 Fair Play Fair Play. 144 Modern Humansville. 160 Pleasant Morrisville. 195 Bolivar .......•. Bolivar. 431 Cement Half Way. 467 Pleasant Hope Pleasant Hope.

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FORTY-SECOND DISTRICT. H. H. Finley, D. No. County" Cedar ••..•••.........••. 283 do .•••••....•..•.•..• 315 do ....•.....•......•• 482 Dade •..•...•••...••••.• 87 do ..•........•.••.... 359 do .•..•..•........... 405 do .....•.•.....•.••.. 458 do .............•..... 521

D. G: ~., Greenfield. Name of Lodge. Location. Stockton Stockton. Jerusalem •.....Jerico Springs. Clintonville Eldorado Springs. Washington Greenfield. Garrett ......•.. Arcola. Everton Everton. Melville ......•• Dadeville. Lockwood Lockwood.

FORTY-THIRD DISTRICT. Julien E. Huff, D. D. G. M., Nevada. Vernon ................. 303 Osage ....••.... Nevada. .................. 371 Sheldon • ....... Sheldon. do do ................. 448 Schell City · ..•. Schell City. do .... .............. 490 MQntevallo • .... Montevallo. do .................. 493 Vernon .•.••..•. Bronaugh. do ................. 495 Unity . ....•..•• Richards. do ................. 605 Walker ~ ••.. ~ ... Walker. do ................. 628 Moundville · ...• Moundville. Barton .................. 187 Hermon ..••.•.• Liberal. do ................... 292 Lamar . ••••••• "'Lamar. do .................. 304 Signal ...•••...• Minden Mines. 475 Golden ". .....•.. Golden City. do . do .................. 516 Milford ......... MilfC?rd.

·. .............. ~.

FORTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. Alfred S. Michaelis, D. D. G. M., Joplin. Jasper · • .. . . • . • • • • • • • • •• 197 Carthage .•..... Carthage. ...•....••...••••• 293 Sarcoxie ....•... Sarcoxie. do · ...•.........••.• 335 Joplin Joplin. do · . . . . . . . • • . . • . • • •• 345 Fellowship ...•. Joplin. do · ".•..••.••••••• 398 Jasper Jasper. do · . . . • • • . • • . • • • • • •• 401 Carterville ...•. Carterville. do · . . . . . . . • • .. . • • • •• 471 'Mineral Oronogo. do " 512 Webb City Webb City. do Carl Junction. do ". . . . . . . . . • . . . . • • .. 549 Carl Junction do · . • . . . . . • . • . . . . • .. 586 CriteriQn Alba. · . . . . . . . . . . . • • . . .• 592 La Russell La Russell. do

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FORTY-FIFTH DISTRICT. Ernest G. Rathbone, D. D. G. M., Springfield County.

Name of Lodge. Location. 5 United ......... Springfield. 7 O'Sullivan ...... Walnut'Grove. 100 Ash Grove . ..... Ash Grove. 271 Solomon .:....... Springfield. 297 Ozark .......... Fair Grove. 422 Gate of the TempleSpringfield. 449 Bois D'Arc · .... Bois D'Arc. 570 Republic ....•.. Republic. 608 Strafford ....... Strafford. 620 Willard ......... Willard. 98 Webster ., ...... Marshfield~ 300 Doric . ......... Elkland. 439 Mount Olive e.' .Mt. Olive. 459, Hazelwood ..... Seymour. 477 Henderson · .... Rogersville. No.

Greene .................. do .................. do .................. do .................. do ................... do .................. do .................... do .................. do .................. .do ................... Webster " ................ do ................ do ............ do ................. do ................

......

FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. Carl A. Swenson, D. D. G. M., Mountain Grove. Douglas ................... .................. do do .......... ..... ... Texas ....... , ........... do ................... do ................... do .. ................. do ..................... do ..... ............. Wright ................. do ................. do ................. do ..... ..... ....... do . .... .... .... .... do .. ... ....... .....

26 182 382 116 145 177 469 555 595 158 240 411 543 589 622

Ava .....•...•.. Ava. Pilot Knob · .... Richville. Mt. Ararat ..... Topaz. Barnes .••...... Cabool. Latimer .......• Licking. Texas . ..•...... Houston. Plato ..........• Plato. Summerville ., .. Summerville. Emmanuel ...... Bado. Mountain Grove. Mountain Grove. Manes ......... Manes. Joppa .......... Hartville. Mansfield ...... Mansfield. Grovespring .... Grovespring. Norwood ....... Norwood.

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Appendix FORTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT. Fred

E. McGhee, D. D. G. M., Van Buren.

County. Carter do Reynolds. do '...•...• do Shannon do •...........•... do

No. 509 579 239 275 353 137 430 607

Name of Lodge. Location. Van Buren Van Buren. Grandin : Grandin. Hopewell LesterviIIe. Bunker Bunker. Barnesville Ellington. Delphian Birch Tree. Winona Winona. EminencE' Eminence.

FORTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. W. B. Massey, D. D.· G. M., Bonne Terre. Iron ................••.. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Madison . . . . . . .. St. Francois do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . '.' . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ste. Genevieve

Star of the West.Ironton. Mosaic Belleview. 110 Marcus Fredericktown. . 41 Bismarck Bismarck. 132 Farmington Farmington. 154 Ionic .•......... Desloge. 234 St. Francois Libertyville. 424 Samaritan Bonne Terre. 551 Pendleton " Doe ~un. 598 Leadwood Leadwood. 599 Elvins Flat River. 226 RaIine St. Mary's. 133 351

FORTY-NINTH DISTRICT. Geo. W. Walker, D. D. G. M., Cape Girardeau. Bollinger do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . • . . . . . • • .. Cape Girardeau ....•.... do . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . .• Perry ~ .

417 440 545 93 103 191 221 441

White Water Trowel Zalma St. Marks West View Wilson Mystic Tie Excelsior

Laflin. : Marble Hill. Zalma. Cape Girardeau. Millersville. Pocahontas. Oak Ridge. Jackson.

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Appendix FIFTIETH DISTRICT. Jas. A. Boone, D. D. G. M., Charleston.

County.

No.

Mississippt do Scott do do do do do Stoddard do do do do do do -

384 407

184 306

310 581 594 615 153 278 489 532 573 590 '596

Name of Lodge. East Prairie Charleston Morley Ashlar Sikeston Illmo Blodgett Chaffee Bloomfield Essex Lakeville Dexter Bernie Advance Puxico

Location.

East Prairie. Charleston. !. Morley. Commerce. Sikeston. Illmo. Blodgett. Chaffee. Bloomfield. Essex. Bell City. Dexter. Bernie. Advance. Puxico.

. FIFTY-FIRST DISTRICT. J. M. Ford, D. D. G. M., Hornersville.

Dunklin ........••....••. do . . . . . . . . . • • • • . • •• do . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . .. do ...........•...... do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do '" New Madrid do . . . . . . . . . . .. do do . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . • • .• Pemiscot ... . . . . • . . . . . •. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. do . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

68 212 215 231 248 406

513 166

176 429 603 650

461 571 634

Kennett Kennett. Four Mile ..•... Campbell. Hornersville Hornersville. Cardwell Cardwell. Clarkton Clarkton. Malden _ Malden. Senath Senath. Portageville Portageville. Point Pleasant Conran. New Madrid New Madrid. Morehouse Morehouse. Parma ......•.. Parma. Caruthersville .. Caruthersville. Hayti Hayti. Steele Steele.

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Appendix FIFTY-SECOND DISTRICT. K. C.

Jo~nson.

County. Butler do Ripley do do Wayne do

D. D. G. M., Poplar Bluff. No.

...•...........••• 209 ••............••.. 623' 314 ................•• 369 •..••••••........• 568 ••....••••......... 107 ..••••••.......... 526

Name of Lodge.

Locatio~.,

Poplar Bluff Poplar Bluff Maple Neelyville. Pine. . Bardley. qomposite ~Doniphan. ... Naylor.........• Naylor. Greenville ;Greenville. .Wayne Piedmont.

FIFTY-THIRD DISTRICT. R. W. Galloway, D.

Howell • • • . .. . • .. • . . . .. do · . . • • • . . . . . . . . . . .• do Oregon • • • • • • • • • • • • r. • • • •• do • •.....•.....•.... ••..••............ do do • • . . .. . . . . • . • . . . .. do · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ozark • • . • • . . • • • • . • . . • . .• do · . • .. .. . .. • . .. .. do · . . • • . . • . . . . . . . . . .. do '.' . • • . . . . . . . . . . • • ...

:0;

G. M., West Plains.

327 . Mt. Zion We.st Plains. 536;' Ingomar Willow Springs. 637 Mountain View .. Mountain View. 255 .Alton ..••...... Alton. 374 Wilderness Wilderness. ·387 Woodside Thomasville. 463 Clifton .•....••• Thayer. 582 Koshkonong Koshkonong. 298 Sampson Lutie 365 Bayou .• ~ Bakersfield. 435 Rockbridge •.... R:0ckbridge. 496 Robert Burns .... Gainesville.

FIFTY-FOURTH DISTRICT. G. J. Vaughan. D.' D. Christian' ' . . . .• do . .. .. . . . . .. . .. . .. do t. • • • • • • • •• do .. ' ; '*.. Taney do !: . . ... ... . .. .. do • . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . .. do • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .• do . . . . . • • • . . . • . . • . ••

296 352 379 646

M., Ozark.

Sparta .......•. Sparta. Friend Ozark. Billings Billings. Clever Clever. 229' Clafiin Protem. 264 Kirbyville HolUster. 453 Forsyth Forsyth. 587 Branson Branson. 280 Reeds Spring Reeds Spring. 515 Galena Galena. 519 Crane .......•.. Crane.

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Appendix FIFTY·FIFTH DISTRICT. W. N. Marbut, D. D. G. M., Mount Vernon.

Comity.

No.

Barry ....••.........•.. do do ..•............... do do Lawrence .........•..••• do ..........•.•.• do do ......•...•.... do do ..........•.... do . . do

Name of Lodge.

Location.

129 "Monett Monett. 148 Purdy .....•.... Purdy. 367 Barry Washburn. 383 Pythagoras ..•.. Cassville. 517 Seligman Seligman. 99 Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon. Aurora. 284 Canopy 390 Marionville Marionville. 400 Decatur Pierce City. 452 Verona Verona. 468 Red Oak Red Oak. 523 Stinson Stinson. 567 Miller Miller.

FIFTY-SIXTH DISTRICT. W. A. Phipps, D. D. G. M., Neosho: McDonald . do do do do Newton ............•..•. dodo do do do

466 533

569 621 647 175 247 478 514 538

619

Southwest Southwest City. Comfort Rocky Comfort. Tiff City. Tiff City Anderson ..•.... Anderson. "Noel ••••••••••. Noel. Newton Stark City. Neosho .. Neosho. Racine ......•.. Seneca. Granby Granby. Stella Stella. Fairview Fairview. l

••••••

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Appendix FIFTY"SEVENTH DISTRICT. Ernest M. Rosevear, D. D. G. M., Webster Groves.

County.

No.

St. Louis County......... 45 do . . • . . . . . . 80 do .•....... 84 do . . . . . . . .. 281 do . . . . . . . .. 313 do . . . . . . . .. 484 do . . . . . . . .. 542 do . . . . . . . .. 566 do . . . . . . . .. 601 do 613 do " 629 do . . . . . . . .. 640 do

........• 649

. . . . . . . .. 655

Name of Lodge.

Location.

Bonhomme Ballwin. Bridgeton Bridgeton. Webster Groves.Webster Gro\'es. Fenton ..•...... Fenton. Meramec Eureka. Kirkwood .•..... Kirkwood. Ferguson : . Ferguson. Maplewood Maplewood. Clayton Clayton. Wellston Wellston. Valley Park '.' Valley Park. Jennings Jennings. University, University City. Gardenville Gardenville.

FIFTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT. M. E. Gumphrey, D. D. G. M., Eldon. Morgan do do Miller do Maries do

· •.•••••.•..••••• · ..•••......•.••• · . • • • • . • . . . . . . . .• · . . . • • . . . • . • . . • • •• • . . • • . . . . . . . . . • • •• ••••••••• •••. ••••• · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .•

~50

Glensted .....•. Glensted.

320 Versailles Versailles. 591 ·Barnett Barnett. 134 Olean Olean. 381 Ionia Eldon. 94 Vienna Vienna. 373 Belle ....• . •.•• Belle.

}i'IFTY-NINTH DISTRICT. Allan McDowell Hoyt, D. D. G. M., Independence. Jackson do do do do do do do do do

••••. . ••••••. ••••

• • . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 263 • • . • • • • • . •• • • . . •• 324 · . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .337 · ' . . . .. . . .. 391 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• 392 • • . . . • . . . .. . . . . •• 501 · • . . . • . . . . . . . • • •. 614 •••.•..•..••••••• 618 • •••••.•••••••••• 644

Independence Independence. Summit Lee's Summit. McDonald Independence. Blue Springs Blue Springs. Raytown Raytown. Christian Oak Grove. Buckner Buckner. Mt. Washington.. Mt. Washington, Grandview ..•... Grandview. Grain Valley..... Grain Valley.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. Kansas City, Mo., October 18, 1923. J

To the Grand Lodge of Ancient State of Missouri:

Fr~e

and Accepted Masons of the

;Y:our, Committee on Credentials sl,lbmits the following report: At the present session of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, there are present: 491' Representatives from Lodges; also 19 Grand Lodge officers; 15 Past Grand Masters; 1~ Grand Representatives; 50 District Deputy Grand Masters; 28 District Lecturers; 4&1 Past Masters; 433 Worshipful Masters; 134 Senior Wardens; 90 Junior Wardens; 18 Chairmen of Committees, and 1 Distinguished Visitor. Those marked with an asterisk (*) are proxies.

Lodge. MISSOURI ••••••.••••••••••••• MERIDIAN ••••••••••••••••••••

No.

BEACON

HOWARD ••.••••••••.•.•••••••• UNITED ••.•••••••••••••.•••••

4 5 6 7 9

ARK •...••..•.•••....•.....•..

O'SULLIVAN .••••.••••••••••••• ' GEORGE VVASHINGTON

AGENCy ••••••••••••••••••••• PAULDINGVILLE ••••.••.••••••• TYRO ••.... :.•••••••••••••• '••• '. ~ RISING SUN ••••••••••••••••• MEMPHIS '" •. : •••••••••• : ••• CLARKSVILLE' •••••••.••••••••• PALMyRA .

PARIS UNION.••••••• '• •••••• :.

ST. LOUIS •••••••••••••••• , •••

WYACONDA .• ~ ••.••.•......... NAPHTALI •••••••••.••••••••

24 25

11 12 13 16 17

Representative. John Wohradsky, Jr., S. W. Albert M. Simon, W. M. HarryF. Becker, S. W. Rudolph P. Block, J. W. Carl F. Hammer, W. M. Wm. H. Almsted, S. W. Herman R. Kroepel, J. W. Herbert C. Earickson, W. M. *M. F. Smith, W. M. . W. W. McCloskey, W. M. G. H. Brim, W. M. Chester A. Kennedy, W. M, Eugene O. Bacon, S. W. John L. Bishop, J. W. *1. M. Farris, W. M. J. H. Stegen, W. M. Ed. Drew" W. M. E. K. Williams, W. M. George W. Moore, W."M. ' K. C. Patton, W. M. *James W. Christian, W. M. Mackey Howell, S. W. W. C. Montgomery, W. M. W. E. McColly, 'J. W. . Eugene H. Heilbron, W. M. Jos. A. Stiffelman, S. W. Harry E. Thiele, J. W .. J. S. Quinn, W. M. Robert E. Dunn, W. M. Frank L. Weinert, J.W.

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Lodge. AVA ••••••.••••

~ •••••••••••••

26 27

EVERGREEN .' . ST. JOHN ' ':.: ..••.••••• : ••••

WiNDSOR HUNTSVILLE

29 30

. , ••••

HUMPHREYS .••• ~:: ~ •••••••••

~~~~~. :':.:::.-:: :'::::::::: :.: :,::

33 35

CALLAO •••• : •• ~ •••• ; .'••••••• DEWITT •••••••••••••••••••••

38 39 40

MT. :MoRtAH ...••.......••••• BISMARCK •• ,.;.:•••••••••••• MIDDLE GROVE". ~.: ••••••• '•••• JEFFERSON •••••••••••••••••••

BONHOMME •••••••••••••••.•• FAyETTE ••••....••..•••.. : •... FULTON •••••••••••..••••••••

HOLT ••••••••••••••• ~ •••••••• XENIA ••••••••••••.••••••••••• WAKANDA ••••••••••••••••••• WESTON ••••••••..•••••••••• .INDEX ••••••••••••••••••••••• TIPTON ..... / ••••••••••••••••• RICHMOND ••••••••.••••••••• MONTICELLO ••••.•..•••••••••• CENTRALIA ••••••.•••••••••.•••

49 50 52 53 54 .56 . 57 58 59

VINCIL .•..•.•...•...........• CAMBRIDGE •••••••••••••••••• MONROE .: ..•.....••...• : •••• PATTONSBURG •.•..•.....••••• KENNETT •••••.••.••••••••••• SAVANNAH ••.••••••••••••••• GORIN ••••••••••••••.••• : •••• EUREKA ••••••••••••••••••••• WARREN ••••••••• : ••••••••••• INDEPENDENCE : •••••••••••••• , .

62 63 64 65

42 43

47 48

'68

71 . 72 73 74 76

LEBANON ••••• : •••••••••••.• ~ • ST. JOSEPH ...... : .... : ... ~ •• ~.!.V"~~_••!\'*l\f~~:R:~~;t.~. :\~ '~"-:!I~~~ ~.: ._._~

77 ,78

POLAR STAR •••••••••••••.••••

393·

Representative. J. -H. Orr, S. W. *Geo. A. Bailey,. W. M.· R .. R. Smithey, W. ·M. *W.H. Blackshaw, ,So W. Ernst J. Daley, S. W. W. E. Bagby,W. M~' Wm. H. McCormac, S. W. F. C. Pratt, W. M. E~ R. Cupp, W. M. Harold J. Alley, W. M. E. A. ·McDonald, J. W. H. L. Baker, W .. M. *WardCarson, W. M. WalterA. Webb, W. M; Wm. Henry Meyers, S. W. Edwin' F. Konering, J. W. *C. C. Kerlagon, W. M: *C. C. Flemming~W. 'M. W. H. Ferguson, W. M. Sol. Czarlinsky, J. W. , *Henry F.· Woerther, W. M. L T. St. Clair, W; M... M. Louis Schmidt,W. M. L. O. Fleming, S. W. Rolla' V. Cutler, S: W. G. M. Gordon, W. M. *Walter E. Rucker,W. M. Martin M. Ohlhausen, S. w,., Horace· D. Cae, W. M: R.. M.Hudson;W. M. *JohnF•. Baber, W.· M. Roy L. Keller; W. M. *Wm. H. Carpenter,W. M. *J. R.. Edwards, J. W. . H. Freeman McGill, W. M. S. T. Yowell, W. M. Harold M. Jayne, S. W. Curtman' Maupin, W. M. Dave Strand, S.W.. W. W. Hall, W .. M·.. P.E. Waite,W;M. Louis W. Heisel, W. M. A. F. Arrington, W. M. HerbertC; Van Smith, W. M. J. Renick Jones, J. W. *H. H. Lark, W. M. A. A. Abbett, W. M. A. R. Chesmore, S. W. Sam Wilcox; J:W... Edward W. Gore,W. M. Benj.. A. Stege, S. W: . Max Weinberg, J. W.

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Lodge. BRIDGETON ••••••••••••••••••• CENTRAL •••••••• ; ••••••••••• JACKSON •••.••••••••.••••••••• LACLEDE ••••••••• ; ••••••••••• VVEBSTER GROVES ••••• ; ••••••• MIAMI •••..•••••••..•••••••••• BROOKFIELD •••••••••••••••••• VVASHINGTON •••••••••••••••• DEFIANCE .••••••• ; ••••••••••

80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88

FRIENDSHIP •••.••••••••••••••• RUSSELLVILLE ••••••.•.•.•••.• PERSEVERANCE ••••••••••••••• ST. MARKS •••••••••••••••••••

89 90 92 93

VIENNA ••••••••••••••••••••• POMEGRANATE; •••••••••••••••

94 95

ST. ANDREWS •••••••••••••••• BETHANy . VVEBSTER •••••••.•••••••••••••

96 97 98

MT. VERNON ••••••..•••••••• ASH GROVE •••••••••••••.••••• BOGARD •••••••••••••••••••••• BLOOMINGTON . . . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . ' WEST VIEW .••••••••••••••••• HEROINE ••••••••••••••••••••• KIRKSVILLE ' •••••••••••.•••••• GALLATIN •••••••••••••••••••• GREENVILLE •••••••••••••••••• STANBERRy ••••••••••••••••••• TRENTON ••• ; •••••••••••••

99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 109 11,1

MAITLAND . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TWILIGHT •••••••.•...••.•••. LADDONIA •••••••••.••••••••• BARNES . VERSAILLES ••••••••••••••••••

112 114 115 116 117

KINGSTON •••••••••••••••••••• DESOTO ••••••••••••••••••••• ERWIN •••••.••••••••••••••••

118 119 121

TRIPLETT . . . . • • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . HERMANN ••••••••••••••••••• UNION STAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • GENTRYVILLE ••.••••••••••••••

122 123 124 125

Arthur E. Johnson, W. M. Hart McGowan, W. M. Robert Clay Perkins, J. W. *A. F. Billings, W. M. . Ernest M. Rosevear, W. M.· *B. M. Berry, W. M. W. H. Kukkuck, W. M. R. P. Murphy, W. M. James W. Evans, W. M. Victor L. Ambrose, S. W. Clyde D. Maxwell, W. M. B. R. Stevens, W. M. Louis J. Graue, W. M. W. Glenn McCain, W. M. W.N. Howard, S. W. Arthur E. Stewart, J. W. John B. Palmer, W. M. Gustav C. Guenther, W. M. John Mathers, S. W. Robert B. McKee, J. W. Glenn F. Miller, W. M. W. W. Vandivert, W. M. Chas. C. Hamilton, S. W. Clyde C. King, J. W. W. L. Howard, W. M. B. A. Reed, J. W. W. B. Newnhan, W. M. Henry Ctipp, W. M. D. S. Miller, W. M. B. R. Messing, W. M. J. H. Waters, J. W. *A. E. Brookshire, W. M. C. V. Estes, W. M. Harry R. Smith, W. M. *E. L. Robinson, W. M. *M. W. Ewing, S. W. Lloyd L. Arterburn, W. M. R. E. Gallaher, W. M. Stewart L. Garner, W. M. H. M. Camaday, W. M. L. E. De Vinna, W. M. R. H. Woods, S. W. W. C. Aldridge, W. M. William Vogel, W. M. A. A. Blankenmeister, W. M. CharlesF. BalIak, S. W. John A. Pilat, J. W. *A. O. Greene, W. M. William Nasse, W. M. L. A. Powell, W. M. Curtis Crawford. W. M. F. M. Gist, J. W.

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Lodge. SEAMAN ••..••••...•..••...... ATHENS •••••••••••••••••••••

126 127

LORRAINE ••..•.•.....•.•••..•• MONETT ...•.•..•........•..•• '

PHOENIX •••••••••••••••••••• DELPHIAN ..•.••..•.... ' . OREGON •••••••••••••••••••••• PAPINSVILLE . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . • AMSTERDAM ••••••••••••••••• IRONDALE •••••••••••••••••••• MODERN . . . . . . • . . . . . '....•....• LATIMER ••••••••• '• •••• '••••••• MCGEE •••.•••••••••••••••••• CASS •••••••••••••••••••••••• PURDY •.•••••••••••••••••••• LEXINGTON " •••••••••••••••• BIRMING ..••••••...•.••••••••

128 129 130 131 132 133 134 136 137 139 140 141 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150

MILTON •••• , •••••••••••••••• LINN CREEK •.•....•...•..•.• IONIC ....•••••••...•••.•.•••• ASHLAND ••••••••..• ~ ••••••• NORTH STAR .•••••••••••••••• MOUNTAIN GROVE •.•••••••••• GREEN CITy ••••••••••••••••• PLEASANT .. '• •••••..•..... ; ..•

151 152 154 156 157 .158 159 160

WHITESVILLE ••..........••.... OCCIDENTAL •••••••••••••••••

162 163

MARYVILLE •••••••••••••••••• PORTAGEVILLE ..•...•...•...••• REVERE ........••..•••.•....•• COLONY •••••••••••••• '••••••• CAMDEN POINT •••••.........• HARTFORD' •••••••••••••••••••• CENSER ••••••••••••••••••••• GRAY SUMMIT ••••••••••••••• STURGEON, •••••••••••••••••••• NEWTON ..••..•.• '•..........•• TEXAS •••••••••••••••••••••• GRISWOLD' ••••.•••••••.••••••• PRIDE OF THE WEST .••..•.•••

165 166 167 168 169 171 172 173 174 175 177 178 179

HUME ..•.••.•.••..••...•....• POTOSI .•...••..•••..•...•...• ' FARMINGTON ••••••••••••••••• STAR OF THE WEST ••••••••••• OLEAN ...•••••••.•....•••••••

395

*Ulysses A. House, W. M. G. F. Kling, W. M. *J. F. Randall, S. W. *T. W. Peterson, W. 'M. H. Gleaves, S. W. *Ralph Holland, W. M. Park M. Banta" W. M. W. H. Weimer, W. M.' J. C. Forshee, W. M. Edward F. Starling, W. M. G. A. Magruder, W. M. *C. O. Lem.ons, W. M. *C. L. Evans, W. M: Walter Nafus, W. M. W. F. Yingst, W. M. *W. H. Martin, W. M. Ed. Hall, W. M. F. W. Ramsey, W. M. J. M. Webster, W. M. S. J. Wooldridge, S. W. *C. E. Williams, S. W. Z. M. Williams, W. M. W. C. Dunlap, W. M. J. S. Pritchard, J. W. Emmett L. Fleming, W. M: *James E. Foster, W. M. 0:, ~lank~nship, W. M. Cl~ude Old, W. M. *L. ,P. Dean, S. W. W. S. Cobble, W. M. *R. E. Ash, S. W. T. A. Ewing, W. M. *B. W. Mitchell, S. W. *J. F. Roberts, W. M. Walter D. Dodd, W. M. Fred W. Morehead, 'J. W. *Fred W. Smith, W. M. 'Ben Segal, W. M. Harry W. Suter, W. M. Harry N. Killen, W. M. R. A. Shortridge, W. M. Geo. A. Lane, W. M. *C. W. Reagan, W. M. ' Aug. J. Holthaus, W. M. *Thomas B. Garnett, W. M. *John B. Peterson, W. M. W. T. Bridges, W. M. Thomas W. Earnest, S. W. *Louis Tisch, W. M. W. R,. Bredenkoetter, S. W. Louis E. Straub, J. W.,

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Lodge. PYRAMID .••••••••••••••••••••

.. 180

NOVELTy ••••..•..•••••••..•••.

181

MORLEY ••••••••••.•••••/•••••• CHAM;oIS ••••••.•••••••••••••• MORALITy ••••••••••••••••••• HANNIBAL ••..•••••••••••••.••• ZEREDATHA ••••••.•••••••••.••

184 185 186 188 IS9

PUTNAM •• : ••..••.•..•..••....• WILSON •••••••••• '••••••.• ~ •• FRANKFORD ••.••••••••••••••• ANGERONA •• • ' ..•....... ; ••.. ,. WELLSVILLE ••.••••••••••••••• BOLIVAR.: .•••.. , ...•..••...... QUITMAN ....•••.•...••..•••..

190 191 192 193 194 195 196

CARTHAGE ••••.••••••••••••••• NEW HOPE . RAVENWOOD ' ......•• ; .. \VESTVILLE . BRUMLEy ••.•••••••••••••••••

197 199 . 201 202 203

•••...•••.••••.••••••

204

TRILUMINA .•••.•••••••••••••• SOMERSET ••.•••••• <• • • • • • • • • • CLAy ·•••.•••••••••••

205 206. 207

SALISBURy •.••••••••••••••••• POPLAR BLUFF ••••••••••••••

208 209

UNIONVILLE ••..••••••••••• , ••

210

HICKORY .HILL •••••••••••••• HORNERSVILLE ••••••••••••••• HALE CITy •••••••••••••••••• GOOD HOPE ••••••••••••••••••

211 215 '216. . 218

ALBERT PIn •••••••••••••••• KANSAS CITy •••••.•••••••••••

219 220

MYSTIC TIE ••••••••••••••••• LABELLE . HAMILTON .•...•••••••••.•...• SALEM •••••.••••••••••••••••• CYPRESS· •••••.••.•••••••••••• SHEL1UNA· ••••••••••••••••••• CLAFLIN·..••••••••••••••.••••••

221 222 224 225 227 228 229

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John P. Harrington, W. M. Martin Widmer, S. W. *Lee H. Norris,W. M. Carl R. Welsh, S. W. *R. H. Leslie, W. M: Otto F. Siebern, S. W .. Arthur G. Davis, W. M. A. L. Stewart, W. M. li.... ulton Y. Churchill, W. M. Joseph E. Bell, J .. W. Harry O. Hoover, W. M. C. L. Litzelfelner, w'. M. *H. C. Steele, W. M. *A. R. Allcorn, W. M. C. E. Whitehead, S. W. *T. H. Douglas, W. M. J. J. McDonald, W.M. D. G. Brooks, S. W. Joe E. Davis, W. M. R. B. Black, W. M. Geo. T. Houchens, S. W. E. W. Howard, W. M. ClaUde Graham, W. M. Gail Hix, S. W. W. A. Dowley, W. M. Geo. W. Kirby, S. W. J. V. Burroughs, ·W. M. *F. B. Carter, W. M. R. T. Stephens, W. M. Karl W .. Bates, J. W. Jas. B. Parks, W~ .M. Fred L. Mueller, W. M. Walter B. Sutton, S. W. *John U. Brown, W. M. *Clyde C. Kelley, S. W. O. R. C. McCalment, J. W. . J. M. Lagnbrinck, W. M. G. A. Quinn, W. M. E. J. Jennings, S; W. Charles A. Stadler, W. M. Chas. W. Markell, S. W. Chas. J. Hug, J. W. *E. E. Hay, W. M. Leo J. Soper, W. M. Herman H. Vogts, J. W. Joseph C. Cobble, S. W. Wilber T. Scoggin, W. M. Lewis E. Allee, S. W. . *Louis L. McSpadden, W. M. F. W. Burke, W. M. J. Tilden Doyle, W. M. Hugh Copelin, W. M.

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Lodge. ST. JAMES.. ••••••••••••••••••

230

WEATHERBY. • . . • • • . . . . • . . . • . . . SEDALIA •••••••••••••••••• '. • •

231 232 233 235 236

LA PLATA HOPEWELL P ALESTI~ PORTLAND. KEYSTONE

..••••••••••••••••• ...•••••.•••••••••• •..•.•••••••••••••• . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . •••••••••••••••••••

237 239 241 242 243

MIDDLE FABIUS.............. KNOB NOSTER................ ~EOSHO •••••••••••••••••••••• CARROLL ••••••••••••••••••••• HOPE •••••••••••••• 0 0 0 • • • • 0 . ALANTHUS. .•.. .. •. . . . ••. . . •• • LAREDO ••••••••••••••••••• 0 0 ' BUTLER •••.•. : •••••••••••• 0 0 . ALTON •.•••••••••••••••••• 0 0 . SHEKINAH •••••••••• ~ ••••• 0 0 ' RAVANNA .......••.•......••• LOnGE OF l--OVE ...•••••••••• 0 0 ' MECHANICSVILLE .••••.•.••••• FLORENCE. . . . . . . . . . • • •. . . • • • . . HOLDEN SUMMIT .•...•..•. ; ••••••• ~... CORINTHIAN ••••••••.•••••••• SOCIAL ••••••••••••••••.••• 0.' AURORA •••••••••••••••••••••

244 245 247 249 251 252 253 254 255 256 258 259 260 261 262 263 265 266 267

LOnGE OF TRUTH •••••••••• o . • BROTHERHOOD. • . . • • . • . . . . . . . . .

268 269

NEW SALEM SOLOMON ••••••••••••••••••••

270 271

0..

272

CARDWELL.................... POLO......................... BUCKLIN ••.•••••••••••••••••

GRANITE ••••••••••••••••••

ST. CLAIR ••.•••••••••••••••• , COLD SPRING.................. GRAND RIVER WM. D. MUIR. •... REED'S SPRING '.. . . . . . . . . FENT0N •••••••• ••••••••••••••

273 274 276 277 280 281

C. R. Bowman, W. M. *Raymond Mies, S. W. *J. A. White, W. M. *Frank Buchaman, W. M.• R. P. Nickerson, W. M. C. R. McClure,W. M. '*W. T. Wallace, W. M. Ira G. Barton, J. W. Geo. H. Hall, W. M. R. Reed, W. M. *Edwin H. Barklage, W. M. *H. R. Gilbert, W. M. Geo. J. Page, W. M. A. E. Boeschenstein, S. W. Robt. P. Graham, J. W. H. E. Gering, W. M. *Joseph H. Rothwell, W. M. O. E. Weston, W. M. T. I. Vale, W. M. G. H. Egbert, W. M. Daniel M. Pierce, W. M. Wm. F. Gippert, W. M. *Chas. E. Culver, W. M. Herbert H. Johnson, W. M. Bond Hattershire, W. M. Orin Callaway, W. M. Lewis M. Pagett, W. M. A. L. Fluesmeier, W. M. *W. H. Branstetter, W. M. E. T. Webb, W. M. Ben Turoff, W. M. C. S. Cassingham, W. M. R. W. Moser, W. M. Chas., V. Ehrmann,. W. M. Allen Umstattd, J. W. Joseph D. Miles, W. M. Waldo Byers, W. M. J. F. Wilcox, Jr., S. W. Fred E. Carr, J. W. Geo. M. Turnbull, S. W. R. M. Cowan, W. M. H. C. Turk, S. W. . W. F. McElroy, W. M. w. E. Staley, S. W. H. W. Stark, J. W. ' "'Oliver Brown, W. M. S. E. Brooks, W. M. Chester E. Meyers, W: M. Edw. L. Oerly, S. W. '"Almon A. Gracey, W. M.' Arthur N. Brock, W. 'M.

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COSMOS .•••••••••••••••••••••

282

STeCKTON ••.•••••••••••••••••

283 284 285 286

CANOPY

..••.•••••••••••••••••

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287

HJ<::RMITAGE .......•..•...•.•...

288

FAIRMOUNT •...•••••••••••••• EDINA ••••••••••••••••••••••• LAMAR . . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • SARCOXIE •••••••••••••••••••• MOUND CITY ••.•• : . MONITEAU ••••••••••••••••••• OZARK •.••............•.••.• TEMPLE' •••••••••••••••••••••

290 291 292 293 294 295 297 299

WHITE HALL. " •........•..•. LICK CREEK •••.••••••••••••• OSAGE ••.•••••..••.•••••••••

301 302 303

SIGNAL ....••.................• ASHLAR •••••.•.•••.••••••••• NEW LONDON • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • . PARROTT ••••••••••••••••••••• SIKESTON ••••••••••••••••••• KEARNEy •••••••••••••••••••

304 306 307 308 310 311

CUBA ••• : ••••••••••••••••••• JERUSALEM . . . . . • . . . . . . • . . . • . . RURAL •••.••••••••••••••••••

312 315 316

OSBORN ......•.••..••..••...•• ELDORADO ••••••••.•••••••••••

317 318

PAULVILLE ........•••••....•• MORGAN ...••....••.•••.•.••• JONATHAN . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • CORNER STONE ••••••••••••••

319 320 321 323

McDoNALD •••••••••••••••••• DOCKERy •••.•••••••••••••••• LINN •••••••••••••••.•••••••• MT. ZION •••••••••••••••••••• CAINSVILLE ••••••••••••••••••

324 325 326 327 328

Ramsay Skinner, W. M. Louis Mannist, S. W. Arthur C. Meyers, J. W. F. E. Wrenn, W. M. Ernest E. Davis, W. M. *Earl Summers, W. M. T. E. Hall, W. M. M. R. McDonald, J. W. J. R. Smith, W. M. Geo. A. Stow, S. W. 'M. J. Losure, W. Mot D. Ray Owsley, S. W. W. B. McReynolds, W. M. Robt. J. Johnston, W. M., H. D. Blair, W. M. W. D. Salbert, S. W. *T. J. Bridgmon, W. M. Wm. B. Deakins, W. M. *L. V. Fawcett, W. M. Geo. W. Goelitzer, W. M. Samuel B. Reed, S. W. Chas. N. Christie, J. W. L. A. Strader, W. M. O. R. Jackson, W. M. H. E. Ormsbee, W. M. Guy S. Hopkins, J. W. *H. C. Chancellor, W. M. Ralph E. Reynolds; W. M. J. U. Watson, W. M. John B. Wilson, W. M. A. C. Barrett, W. M. Paul S. Morris, W. M. Paul C. Farner, S. W. *Wm. Recklein, W. M. *Guy Farmer, W. M. Chas. E. Walker, W. M. Geo. W. Paddock, J. W. Lewis E. Doak, W. M. A. M. Davidson, W. M. John F. Hesse, J. W. *R. P. Propst, W. M. Dick Gabriel, W. M. Clifford Jones, S. W. Emanuel Wei!, W. M. Fred. Hach, S. W. Wm. Watson, J. W. John P. McCarroll, W. M. *N. C. Barnes, W. M. H. S. Gave, W. M. *Frank L. Ross, W. M. R. A. Chambers, W. M.

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EXCELLO . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . CHILLICOTHE ••••••••••••••.•• BRECKENRIDGE ••..•••••••••••• JOPLIN ••••..••. '" •••••••••••

332 333 334 335

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337

HERCULANEUM ..•... ' '. ; .... ,. FIDELITy . . . . • • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • WESTPORT ••••••....••••••••• H.OCKVILLE • . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . MOBERLy ••••.•••••••••••••••• FELLOWSHIP .•.••.•.•••••.•••

338 339 340 341 344 345

ARLINGTON •••...•••.••••••••• AMERICA •••..•••••••••••••••

346 347

POLLOCK .••.......•..•..••..• FRIEND •.•••••••••••••••••••• BARNESVILLE •••••••••••••••• HEBRON~ ••••.••.••..••••••••• ANCIENT LAND MARK . TUSCAN •••••.•••••••••••••••

349 352 353 354 356 360

RIDDICK . . . . . . • • . . . . . • . . . . . . ' '. HIRAM ••••••••..••.••••..' •• FRATERNAL •••..••.••••••••••• HIGGINSVILLE "••.•••••••••••••

361

ADAIR ••.••••••.•...••••••.•• CRESCENT HILL •••••••••••••• COMPOSITE .•••• '.••••••••••••• WILLIAMSTOWN ••.•..•••••••• SHELDON .•••.••••..••...••••• WAYNESVILLE •••••••..•••••• KING HILL . ANCIENT CRAFT ••..••••••••• BERLIN . • • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . IONIA ••.•.••••••..••••.•.•••

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399

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392 393 394 398

DECATUR ••••••.••••••••••••• CARTERVILLE ••••••••••••••••• MALTA . . . . . . . . . . • . LOWRY CITy . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . . . • ROSENDALE . . . . . . . • . . • • . . . . . . " MALDEN •••••••••••••••••••• CHARLESTON ••••••••••.••••• MONTROSE ..•...••••••••••••• LOUISVILLE •••••••••.•••••••• IBERIA ...••••••••••••••••••• ApPLETON CITY •••••••••••••

400 401 402 403 404 406 407 408 409 410 412

VALLEy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . HUNNEWELL . . • . . . . " .. , . CACHE ••.•.•.•..•.•.••••••••

413 415 416

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GALT: ...••.••••••••••••••••• SAMARITAN •••..••••••••••.• GREEN RIDGE •.••••••••• : .•••• ROTHVILLE •••••••••••••••••• GLENWOOD •.•••.••••••••••••• NEW MADRID •.•••••••••••••• WINONA ..•••••••••••••••••• COMPETITION ••••••••••••••••

423 424 425 426 427 429 430 432

MACK'S CREEK •••••••••••••• WHEELING •••••••••••••••••• T,AFAYETTE ....• , .•....••...... TEMPERANCE ••••••••••••••••

433 434 437 438

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448 449 452 453 454 . 455 458 459 460

CARUTHERSVILLE. ~ ...•.. SANTA F.E •.•••.••..••••••...• CLIFTON ••••.•..••••••.•.••• PLEASANT HOPE •...

461 462 463 467

PLATO .••••.••••••••••••••••• NODAWAY ••••••••••••••• MINERAL •••••.•.••••••••••• PICKERING ..•••.......•... NINEVEH •....• GUILFORD ••••.....••...••...••

469 470

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491 494 495 497 498 499 501

Matthew R. Conkling, W. M. Chas. P. Potter, S. W. Harry H. Tussey, J. W. Ira B. Burns, W. M. Leon J. Snow, S. W. Thomas L. Healy, J. 'w. *J. M. Darrow, W. M. *W.F. Jennings, S. W. *Ernest Young,W. M. James B. Hicks, Wo M. *L. H. Roberts, W. M. *Tilford Goslin, W. M. *C. F. Landers, W. M. J.L~Murray,S.· W. John E. Winter, W. M. LouisC; Hoffstetter, S. W. Walter Norton, J.' W. W: W. Corbett,' W. M. L: C. Ragsdale; W·.. M. A.' A. Taber, W. M. Roy J; Cochran, W. M. *Frank C. Tillery, S. W. Ray Wilson, J. W. J. T. Bridges; W. M. 1. E. Tulloch, S. W. W. E. Stone, W,.· M.. *J. F. Hanna, W. M~ Slade A. Hudson, W. M. John E. Todd. ·W.M. Geo. C.Weatherman, J. W'o' *J. K. Scott, J. W. Y. L. Varner, W. M. G. C. Dennis, W. M. George B. Dowell. W. M. R. R. Stillwell, W. M. R: L. Patrick; oW. M. C. S. Cochran. W. M. Y. C. Senft, W. M. *B. L. Tatman, W. M. W. L. Willhoite, ·W. oM. C. H. Stewart, S. W. Val L. ·Dameron, W.· M: Guy Halliburton, S. W. *Wm. L:' Crumbaugh, W. M. John W. Bills. W. M. C. C. Smith,W. M. Ernest L. Mitchell; oW. M. J. W. Marsh, J. W. Homer J. Houston, W. M. Everett McKittrick, W. M. John oW. Kessinger, W. M. Lee, Wuefekammer,' W. M. 0

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502 503 504 505 506 508

VAN BUREN ••••••••••..•••• 'BISWELL ..•........••..••.•• SKIDMORE •.•.•.........•..••• ' WEBB C.ITY ..••.•..••.•.•••.• SENATH • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . -GRANBY ..•••••...••••••••••• SELIGMAN ••.••••...••••••••• ORIENTAL ••••••.••.•••••••' •• CRANE ••••••••••••••••••••• CLIFTON HEIGHTS •••••••••• '. GATE CITy ••••••.•••••.•••••

509 510 511 512 513 J.>14 517 518 519 520 522

STINSON •••••••••.•.•••••••• CUNNINGHAM • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . WAYNE ••••••••••.•..••••••• HIGBEE ..••..•.••••...........

523 525 526 527

CONWAY •••.•••••.••••.••.•• ApOLLO ••••••••••••••...•.••

528 529

PECULIAR . . . . • . • • . . . . . . . . . . . . . LANE'S PRAIRIE •••••.••••••. COLUMBIA ••••.•••.••••••••• BLACKWELL •••••••••••••.••• INGOMAR ,. BETHEL .•..•.•••..•........... STELLA . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . DAWN ••••••••••••••••••••••

530 531 534 535 536 537 538 539

WINIGAN •.••••••••.•.•••••••• JACKSONVILLE •.•.••••••••••• FERGUSON •••••••••••••••••••

540 541 542

MANSFIELD ••••••••••..•••••• ALGABIL •••••••••••••••••••••

543 544

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SOUTH GATE .•••••••••••••••• CLINTON •••••••.•••••••••••• CARL JUNCTION ••••••••••••••

547 548 549

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553 554 555 556 557 558 559

COWGILL .••.••••••.••........• YOR,K ••••••• '•••••••••••••••

561 563

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567 56.8

REPUBLIC ••••••••••••••••••• RUTLEDGE ". LA MONTE •••••••••.•••••••• OLIVE BRANCh •••.••••••••.••

570 572 574 576

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GRANDIN •••.•••••••••••••••• ILLMO •••••••.•••.•••..••..•• RED BIRD ••........••........• BRANSON ...•..•.....•....•••• ' ADVANCE ••.••..•..•.•..•••••.• BARNETT . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • • . . . • . • LARUSSELL. •..•.••••..•.....• UNION ••••••••••••••••• '••••• PUXICO •••••••••••••••••••••• BOS\VORTH . . • . . . . . . . . . • • . . . . . • LEADWOOD •.•••.••••••.•••••• ELVINS •••••••••.••••••••••• COSBy •••••••••••••••••• '••••• CLAYTON •••..•..••••••••••••

579 581 584 587 590 591 592 593 596 597 598 599 600 601

ACACIA .••.•..••..•....•••.•• CRAIG •.•••.•.....•••.. ,.••••• EMINENCE •...........••••.... WARRENTON ••••••••••••••••• CENTERTOWN •••••••••••' ••••• MOKANE •••••••••••.••••••.•.•

602 606 • 607 609 611 612

*C. C. Jackson, W. M. Walter N. Davis, J. W. Ivor E. Edwards, W. M. Ira Coyne, W. M. Walt Kidd, W. M. W. B. Gusewelle, W. M. Frank L. Hayden, W. M. William A. Cottle,' W. M. R. P. Rutledge, W. M. John O. Thornton, J. W. S. K. Van Trump, W. M. D. B. Townsend, W. M. Carl G. Finster, S. W. D. W. Parker, J. W. George B. Koch, W. M. John R. Wiles, J. W. Herbert G. Baur, W. M. V. T. Penn oyer, S. W. Henry Gray, J. W. John W. Webb, W. M. *J. J. Posey, W. M. J. L. Smith, J. W. *D. T. McAllister, W. M. Joe Krieson, J. W. *L. F. Wade, W. M. Frank Gilbert, S. W. Wm. J. Sparhawk, J. W. Harry Schulz, W. M. George F. Sigmund, S. W. *Alexander Johnston, W. M, *E. L. Purcell, W. M. M. E. Spurgeon, W. M. Floyd A. Hays, J. W. *John H. Revelle, S. W. Charles P. Tomkins, W. M. Francis E. Young, W. M. *P. W. Vitt, W. M. *C. T. Montgomery, W'. M. T. L. Crane, W. M. Robert H. Ramsey, W. M. *J. C. Westover, W. M. Ben F. Faubion, W. M. Arthur A. Benjamin, W. M. *Edward P. Clark, Jr., S. W, Louis Niemann, W. M. 1. F. Dopp, W. M. Frank Hoyde, W. M. J. O. Wilson, S. W. W. A. Stark, W. M. S. W. Dearing, S. W.

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642

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657

Wm. J. Kuntz, W. M. L. L. Lowery, S. W. *Edwin Paschal, J. W. U. S. Hayes, W. M. R. T. Conkey, S. W. S. A. Kibby,W. M. Harold E. Whiteley, S. W. A. C. Wintermute, W. 'M. Banaugh Vaughn, S. W. Hildreth Richardson, ,W. M. Aug. H. Diestelka.mp, W. M. B. C. Turner, W. M. James L. Flavem, S. W. James J. Ritterskamp, J. W. Andrew A. Gowdy, W. M. Fred G. Prosser, J. W. Darwin L. Eggelston, W. M. W. A. Fieber, S. W. Richard O. RUJller, J. W. W. Frank Todd, W. M. W. F. Jungbluth, W. M. Burt C. Randall, S. W. Richard R. Smith, W. M. Oscar R. Haeckel,. S. W. F. W. Bubb, J. W. B. J.Buss, W. M. John F. Welch, W. M. Ernest C. Hoffman, S. /W. Joseph S. Morgan, J. W. Sam I. Silver, S. W. Sol. S. Goldberg, J. W. J. FJoyd Pettit, W. M. John W. Ryan, W. M. R. W. Gordon, W. M. Robert H. Wadlow, S. W. B. F. Blackledge, W. M. *C. 1. Murry, S. W. E. A. League, W. M. 1'4. B. Hall, S. W. *G. O. Ellis, W. M. C. R. Caldwell, S. W. Walter H. Millan, W. M. A. L. Bartsch. S. W. James A. Logan. W. M. *James:a. Smith, W.M.' Theo. J. Boese, W. M. Daniel R. Barnett, S. W. Walter E. Gillham, W. M. H. H. DeVault, J. W. H. B. Heinemann, W. M. W. L. Muelken, S. W.

P. G. Fix, J. W.

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Representative. 0

658

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659

PURITy ••••••••••., ••••••••••

Ernest H. Wessell,. W. M. Thos. A. Aitkenhead, S. W. John A.Smith, J. W Walter Hansen, W. M.

LODGES UNDER' DISPENSATION-1923. Lodge. PAUL REVERE . . . . . ~ : . . • . . . . . . . MERAMEC •.••••.•••...•••.....

" Representative. Wilbur C. Hays" W. M. J. W. Thee, W. M.

CECILE':'DAYLIGHT ....••. , ....•.

E. C. Mankin, W. M. E. R. Pearson, S. W: H. O. Wheeler, J .. W.

HOLLIDAy ..•.....•.........••.••

Perry F. Lenhart, W. M. ,T. A. Cunningham, J. W. S. K. Bradley, W. M.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT . . . . . . . • . . ·

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GRAND LODGE OFFICE~S .Bert S; Lee, Grand Master. Anthony F. Ittner, G"rand Junior Joseph S. McIntyre, De put y Deacon. Grand Master. Ray V. Denslow, Grand Marshal. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Senior Wm. R. Gentry, Sr., Grand MarWarden. shal. W.· W. Martin, Grand Junior Thad B. Landon, Grand Sword Warden. "Bearer. Wm. A. Hall, Grand Treasurer. Byrne E. Bigger, Grand Senior Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary. Steward. •J. R. McLachlan," Grand J... ecSamuel R. Freet, Grand Junior turer. Steward. F. C. Barnhill, Grand Pursuivant. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain. Ivan Lee Holt, Grand Orator. Rev. C. Hely Moloney, Grand Harry A. Krueger, Grand Tiler. Chaplain. Seaman Russell, Assistant Grand Tiler. John Pickard, Grand Senior DeaSam A: Gilliland, Grand Organist. con. PAST GRAND MASTERS R. R. Kreeger O. A. Lucas John T. Short Robert F. Stevenson David M. Wilson C. C. Woods Van Fremont Boor W. A. Clark

Tolman W. Cotton Alexander M. Dockery Julius C. Garrell A. S. Houston Dorsey A. Jamison Arch A. Johnson William F:' Johnson

GRAND REPRESENTATIVES Byrne E. Bigger, Arizona. Dorsey A. .Jamison, North Dakota. R. C. Blackmer, Canada. Andrew J. O'Reilly, Scotland. V. O. Saunders, South Carolina. Carl A. Swenson, Idaho. Corona H. Briggs, Tennessee. John P. Austin, Ireland. Richard H. Woods, Panama. Churchill J. Blackburn. Texas. Orestes Mitchell, Michigan.

W. Mark Sexson

Name Julian M. Gibson V. O. Saunders o Mat H. Hodgson Arthur H. Carriere James A. Harris H. A. Boye Raleigh E. Sisson

DISTINGUISHED VISITOR Grand Orator of Oklahoma PAST MASTERS Lodge Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri Missouri

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Name . Daniel A. Gillespie Anthony F. Ittner J. W. Zykan O. L. Swanzey Arthur V. Schopp A. J. Cammann Herbert F. Hahn Geo. M. Burkhardt F. W. Fenor G. W. Flynn Hy. R. Pfeifer Frank L. Magoon ; Arthur D. Miller Geo. W. Davison ' M. F .•Smith Geo. W. Custer Walter H. Niestrath A. J. Michener Robert Fisher Louis M. Bentz Euge'ne McQuillin Robert C. Duffin Wm. L. Reynolds J. Gwynn Gough W. A. Sommers W. S. Campbell . I. M. Farris L. H. Blattner James W. Christian Thomas. F .. Hurd Irwin Sale ' A; B. Frey .Joseph Spiro Sam A. Meyer Phil Isaacson J. R. Jacobs Henry A. Steiner Harry Simon Louis Kohn August Barthel Sam Goldstein George, .Ramsey Ge'orge '. A. Bailey E. A. McDonald William F. Johnson Guy C. Million John H. Gundlach Chas. F. Drehman H. A. Borgmann H. Clay Perkins

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Missouri Missouri l\'l:eridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Meridian Beacon Beacon Beacon Beacon Beacon United "United 'George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington George Washington Agency Pauldingville Palmyra Paris Un ion .......•.......... St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis ,St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis ',' . . . . . . . . . . . . .. St. Louis St. Louis St., Louis Naphtali Evergreen Mercer Cooper Cooper Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah ..•............... Mt. Moriah Mt. Moriah

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Lodge

Number

Wm. A. Hall Mt. Moriah J. S. Carmical ~ismarck C. C. Kulagon · Bismarck ; .. C. C. Flemming ; .. Middlegrove John T. Short. Jefferson ' Wm. A. Clark Jefferson W. D.Rogers · Jefferson .. . . . . . . . Henry .F. Woerther Bonhomme Herman S. Major Fulton Claude Grotey Xenia W. E. Rucker Wakanda o, • • • • • • • •• Clyde R. White Richmond John F. Baber Richmond Julius R. Edwards Centralia Wm. H. Carpenter Centralia I .. ErnestW. Berry East Gate Jas. L. Kreeger ;: Rocheport ~ o, Levi Markland Armstrong Horace L. Mann : : Eureka F. C. Florence Independence H. H. Lar.k Lebanon '. Frank A. Miller St. Joseph Herm. H. Tueteburg Polar Star E. F. Von Gunden Polar Star Alex B. Oeth Polar Star ehas. Wolf ' " ! ...• Polar Star Walter G. MenzeL Polar Star '... . . .. . . . . Jesse C. Bridell Polar Star Henry M. Eckermann Polar Star Jos. L. Kohner Polar Star ~ .. : . .. .. James G. Robertson Bridgeton Wm. R. Gentry Bridgeton Clias. A. Fitz-Gerald Bridgeton A. F. Billings Laclede : '. . B. M. Berry Miami ......................• H. H. Finlay Washington James A. Kinder St. Marks ;.......... Geo. W. Walker St. Marks W. N. Marbut Mt. Vernon J. D. Watkins Bloomington Geo. F. Brewington Bloomington .' :..... Chas. G. Gardoner Kirksville Archie Brookshire Gallatin : Alex. M. Dockery Gallatin Ray V.Denslow Trenton :Eo L. Robison Trenton .: Richard H. Woods Versailles Chas. E. Pyle DeSoto ., Harry C. Noland Compass ...................•• J. P. Tucker Compass ....••.••••••..•.•••• 0

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Number

Ulysses 'A. House Seaman .. . . .. David M. Wilson Seaman Robert M. Wilson , Seaman Walter R. Shrodes .............•. Seaman Jas. F. .Randall : Athens J. M. Peasley Lorraine T. W. Peterson , Lorraine •.................... Geo .. V. Boswell Hume . .. R. L. Holland Hume J. E. Thompson '.' Phoenix C. L. Evans ·· Oregon , :....... R. B. Campbell : Papin ville . . . . . .. .. W. H. Martin : .........•... Irondale E. 1. Harris Modern '" '.' '.' ' G. C. Marquis Lexington " Henry C. Chiles Lexington . .. C. B.Wadell Lexington Carl A. Swenson Mountain Grove John Santee Green City Dorsey A. Jamison Occidental • Harry A. Krueger Occidental Louis H. Abrams Occidental August M. Brinkman Occidental F. H. Littlefield Occidental Sol. E. Waggoner •................ Occidental Julius C. Garrell Occidental Clarence L. Alexander Occidental Jonathan Stark ' .....•... Maryville F. P. Gibbs Pyramid Geo. M. Hart Pyramid Lee H. Norris ' Novelty '.' R. H. Leslie '.' .Morley , .....•.. Byrne E. Bigger Hannibal , Geo.· L. Markley '.' Zeredatha H. C. Steele ·Frankford A. R. Allcorn , .Angerona : F. H. Douglas ....................•... Bolivar F. C. Barnhill; Trilumina Robert D. Johnson ,,. Trilumina F. B. Carter Somerset Jacob .A. Garrott. : Somerset Walter A. Craven Clay John U. Brown Unionville ' '" L. H. Brewer .' Rolla ,Rolla C. E. French Edmond J. Koch: Rolla Chas. L. Woods '.' .·Rolla J. M. Ford · ·Hornersville Wm. Baker Hale City J. D. Smith Barbee

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E. A. Rowarth '.........• Good Hope Chas. A. Meier Good Hope Chas. C. Keck Good Hope Robt. L. Dixon Good Hope A. C. Groening , Good Hope W. M. Holman Good Hope Elmer E. Hay , Albert Pike R. N. Eaton Albert Pike V. H. Primm Albert Pike , O. A. Lucas Kansas City .. ', W. S. Lane Kansas City Jos. F. Schlaegel. , Kansas City , L. L. McSpadden Salem . . . . . . . . . .. Clay C. Bigger , : Cypress ,........ J. A. White Cardwell Frank Buchanan Polo Del C. Moore Sedalia J. L. McKinstcy , ,.; .. La Plata Edwin H. Barklage Palestine John F. Gilman Portland ',' H. R. Gilbert. Portland , , .. Louis A. H. Sommerich Keystone Alex. Hamil ton Keystone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Chas. W. Speirs , Keystone •................. ,. E. W. Wambough Keystone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Joseph H. Rothwell Knob Noster , W. A. Phipps Neo~ho , .. ,. E. 1\1. Wilson Laredo ' Fred Pearson Lodge of Light , George Moore ' Lodge of Light. , .. J. H. Scarborough Corinthian C. A. Jacoby Aurora , , .. W. N. Bahrenburg ', Aurora , G. W. Beatty Aurora ....................•. Claude H. Knapp , Aurora R. A. Tubbesing Aurora Edwin E. Dank '.Aurora '" , W. B. Foskett , Aurora E. S. Murdock ,' A.urora Arch A. Johnson Solomon D. R. Lynde Solomon ' ' Ernest G. Rathbone Solomon J. L. Heckenlivei y Solomon ,........ Corona H. Briggs Solomon Oliver Brown St. Clair ' Almon A. Gracly Reed's Spring : Isadore Landauer Cosmos JOhn H. Hertzog Cosmos Ernest A. Sopper Cosmos Sam Broadbent Cosmos

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Lodge

Name C. Lew Gallant Harry Mannist Roy C. Sutton Henry Ruben Wm. H. Peck W. C. Essmueller Ed. N. Kaercher Earl Summers To A. Bertram T . .T. Bridgemon L. N. Fawcett. R. R. Kreeger Goodwin Creason C. C. Wood Percy A. Budd ' Clarence L. Hogin Thos. H. Reynolds Edmund E. Morris Edw. H. Kindegraber Thad B. Landon A.. J. Smith 'V. G. Ormsbee Julian E. Huff H. C. Chancellar H. W. Saunders John M. Shouse Wm. R-ichlein Guy Farmer Van Fremont Boor IV[ason F. Smith George S. Muchemore A. A. Dunton Robt, Stevenson R. P. Probst Jos. H. Schweich Karl M. Vetsburg W. E. Grein Wm. Conrad W. R. Schmitt. ' Hugo D. Schilling Sam Stamp fer Walter Seewaster H. H. Wait Allan McD. Hoyt, M. L. Barnes .. ' Frank L. Ross F. M. French J. A. Pugh Orestes Mitchell Wm. Silverstein 0

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.•.................... 282 Cosmos 282 ';osmos .••......• ' <. 282 COf;mos 282 Cosmos 282 Cosmos 282 Cosmos :................. 282 Earl 285 Fairmont : 290 Mound City 294 Ozark 297 '. 'Temple, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 299 T~mple 299 Temple 299 Temple 299 Temple 299 Temple 299 Temple 299 Temple 299 Temple . 299 Osage 303 Osage ......................• 303 Osage ,303 Signal 304 Parrott 308 Kearney 311 Cuba . 312 Jerusalem' 315 Rural 316 Rural ' 316 Rural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 316 Rural 316 Rural 316 PaUlville ; 319 Cornerstone •............ 323 Cornerstone 323 Cornerstone 323 Cornerstone 323 Cornerstone 323 Cornerstone 323 Cornerstone 323 Cornerstone 323 'McDonald 324 McDonald 324 ; . Dockery 325 Mt. ~ion ; 327 Cainsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 328 Charity 331 Charity 331 Charity 331 0

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A. B. Cleaveland ...............•. Breckenridge 334 Sherman A. Smith Joplin .....•..............•.. 335 Frank A. Marshall Westport 340 Henry C. Elberg Westport 340 Ayres H. Blocher .............•.. Westport 340 Stanley W. Field Westport .•.................. 340 ; Westport 340 C. W. Miller Orson H. Swearingen Westport 340 Alfred S. Michaelis l"ellowship 345 F. "Wm. Kuehl ' America " 347' Friend 352 G. L. Vaughan A. S. Houston Hebron ...................•.. 354 J. N. Farris Ancient Landmark 356 Chas. S. Moffitt Tuscan ...•.....•............• 360 Douglas W. Robert. :Tuscan ....................•.• 360 James W. Skelly Tuscan ..............•........ 360 E. E. Huffman Tuscan .............•........• 360 Forrest C. Donnell Tuscan ...................•... 360 Joseph S. McIntyre Tuscan 360 Cabell Grey :Tuscan .............•......... 360 Hiram N. Martin Hiram 362 J. R. McLachlan Hiram 362 LoUis Bauer Fraternal 363 J. E. Sheets Higginsville 364 Chas. Banks Adair 366 Chas. L. Furguson Composite 369 A. C. Jones Composite 369 W. W. Martin Composite 369 Ionia ..••••................... 381 A. P. Weaver Ionia •.••••..... '. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 381 M. E. Gumphrey Samuel R. Wells Mt. Ararat 382 J. M. Ward Bee Hive : 383 W. C. Cowan Richland 385 Wade Manning Chula 388 Virgil W. Anderson: Marionville 390 Willis A. McCullah Marionville 390 W. T. Hall Raytown '.' 391 David F. Studabaker Lucerne 394 Chas. M. Bowen Decatur 400' Decatur 400 C. M. Bowen I. E. Austin · ; Lowry City 403 J. C. Porterfield Rosendale 404 W. B. Wood Rosendale '404 C. L. Brown Iberia .•. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 410 H. C. Dougan Valley 413 W. S. Wood " Hunnewell 415 W. B. Davis .....................• Hunnewell 415 C. R. Watkins ................•.. Cache 416 E. F. Meyer ..................••.. Cache . . . . . . . . . . . .. 416 W. H. Murdock .................•. Cache ..•.................... 416

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C. L. McDonald Cache A.. P. Watkins ~ .. ; .• Cache Bert S. Lee : Gate of the Temple : .. J. E. Cavin Gate of the Temple ~ W. ,B. Massey Samaritan ;......... John A. Calvert , , .....•... Green Ridge W. E. Collins Winona H. D. Clem Wheeling R. A. Tharp Wheeling :.................... A. W. Reiter ~ A,nchor Anthony Gatzert Anchor W. G. Meinel Anchor Wm. Lewerenz Anchor G. F. Coleman ~ ; .. Anchor A. J. O'Reilly Anchor Louis Moller West Gate Hugh J. Jones West Gate Wm. A. Toomes ...............•••• V\Test Gate ' ' Roy G. Chisholm , West Gate Alfred Edwards West Gate , James H. Absolom West Gate Frank V. Smith West Gate John N. Denny , West Gate A. G. Bittner West Gate H. N. Saylor West Gate E. W. Sloan Ivanhoe J. O. Christensen Ivanhoe A. H. Mann .............••••••••• Ivanhoe J. M. Jones Ivanhoe ,................. George S. McLanahan '. Ivanhoe ',' . . . . . . .. W. A. Henderson Ivanhoe Sam R. Freet , .. .' Ivanhoe J, M. Darrow : Schell City James F. Blair Belton Ernest Young Verona L, H. Robert.., Continental Tilford Goslin Hinton C. F. Landus Melville J. E. Reeds · " .. Melville W. J. McPherson Lambskin Robert R. Lloyd Lambskin .', , Geo. P. Zeller Lambskin James M. Moore Lambskin J. G. McCoubrie Lambskin H. Padfield ' Lambskin John ·S. Sheets Lambskin Charles L. Kirk , Lambskin C. W. Seagrave, Lambskin A. A. Faber Clifton '. . . . . . . . . . . .. J. F. Hanna Pickering

416 416 422 422 424 425 430 434 434 443 443 443 443 443 443 445 445 '445 445 445 445 445 445 445 445 446 446 '446 446 446 446 446 448 45'0 452 454 455 458 458 460

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Name Arthur Farr Golden E. W. Taylor Marceline B. L. Tatman Kirkwood W. S. Noble Cold Water W. L. Cumbaugh Chilhowee W. H. Byles Prairie Home W. J. L. Quermann Euclid Edgar G. Quade :. Euclid Edw. G. Peters Euclid J.Floyd Alcorn Euclid P. M. Gilchrist. Lathrop W. L. Dyer: Saxton D. A. Carnahan ...............â&#x20AC;˘.. Van Buren Tolman W. Cotton Van Buren T. E. McGee ,ian Buren Enos D. French Skidmore T. R. Hutchison 'Vebb City Churchill J. Blackburn Oriental John S. Hemphill Crane Wm. H. Haley Clifton Heights Fred H. Knight. Gate City Robt. Y. Goggin Gate City Arthur F. Eichman Gate City Wm .. F. Jamison Gate City Jas. V. McNamara Gate City Marion L. Mills Gate City Ralph E. Bennett. Cunningham T. H. Walton .. : Higbee Sam Ziegler Beth.el Irvine H. Skinker : Ferguson Walter A. Wilkinson Algabil Wm. Wagner :.AIgabil Chas. E. Cullen '.' .. Algabil Frank R. Jesse Algabil Carl Allan Burton Orient Thomas M. Pratt. South Gate O. C. Cooper South Gate John T. Seigler South Gate Chas. T. Kornbrodt. South Gate John W. Cook South Gate Howard S. Patrick South Gate Leon Thalman South Gate Thornton Jennings Clinton A. W. McDonell Carl Junction Martin V. Green Rose Hill C. C. Jackson Rose Hill Lee R. Frankenfield Foster Allen Pearce York Chas. L. Cookson York Thomas A. Davison Maplewood

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J. L. Posey ·.. · Naylor ;................ 568 D. T. McAllister :Republic ....................• 570 L. F. Wade La Monte ; 574 F. D. Gildersleeve Forest Park 578 John P. Austin Forest Park 578 Arthur Mather Forest Park ( 578 R. C. Blackmer Forest Park 578 John L. Harness : Forest Park 578 578 G. E. Quidor ....................• Forest Park Wm. C. Rese, .................••. Forest Park 578 John B. Thompson Forest Park ; 578 Alex Johnston Grandin , 579 S. P. Cunningham Houston 580 E. L. PurcelL Illmo 581 P. W. Vitt Union ,.............. 593 E. F. Montgomery Puxico 596 J. C. Westover ; .....• Elvins '...... 599 Ed. P. Clark Clayton 601 John Pickard Acacia 602 .T. M. Davis ' Craig ., 606 E. A. Fluesmeier Warrenton •.................. 609 ;. Wellston 613 C. A. Tolin E. A. Pashal Wellston 613 Harold Reader Wellston 613 Harrison Sheffner Mt. Washington 614 Chaffee 615 G. A. Sample D. M. Foster : '..•. Marion 616 Lad Johnson ,. Swope Park 617 T. W. Ferguson Swope Park . . . . . . . .. 617 Gus L. Schickhardt. Swope Park 617 Frank R. B. Johnson Swope Park 617 James Dalgleish Swope Park 617 James A. Holt. Owensville 624 C. A. Lester Sheffield -:................... 625 David L. Wolfe Sheffield 625 Geo. W. Lauderdale East Gate 630 Will N. Sams ~ East Gate 630 Walter H. Voss Mizpah 639 F. B. Howarth .................•. Mizpah 639 Henry F. May Trinity 641 Trinity 641 D. Cormack Shaveh 646 C. W. Tacke ,. Elmer 648 C. J. Murray... . ' Cleveland 651 G. O. Ellis Ben Weidle ~ Pilgrim ; 652 Pilgrim 652 C. A. Ebling James H. Smith Commonwealth 654 Fred Wolz ............•......... Gardenville ,. 655 James Oliver Hogg Country Club 656 R. J. Smith Country Club 656

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Name M. H. DeVault Daniel E. Gale Walter Studt .

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Country Club Progress Purity

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS

District Name 1 H; M. Martin 2 Chas. Banks 3 John Santee .4 D. M. Foster 5 F. M. F;ench 7 Jonathan Stark 9 G. L. Markley 10 H. W. Saunders 11 W. A: Craven 12 R. A .. Tharp 13 E. W. Tayler 14 G. F. Brewington 15 Byrne E. Bigger 16 J. E. Thompson .17 T . F. Hurd .18 T . H. Walton 19 H. L. Mann 20 Wm. Baker 21 J. P. Tucker 23 C. B. Waddell 24 R. D. Johnson 25 M. E. Schmidt 27 S. P. Cunningham 28 J. E. Reeds 30 E. A. Fluesmeier

Name District 31 路W. D. Rogers 33 J. P. Austin 34 J. F. Blair 35 R. B. Campbell 36 D. C. Moore 37 Thornton Jennings 38 W. C. Cowan 39 C. L. Woods 40 C. E. Pyle 41 E. I~ Harris 42 H. H. Finley 43 J. E. Huff 44 A. S. Michaelis 45 J. E. Cavin 46 C. A. Swenson 47 F. E. McGhee 48 W. B. Massey 49 G. W. Walker 51 J. M. Ford 52 K. C. Johnson 55 W. N. Marbut 56 W. A. Phipps 57 T. H. Skinker 58 M. E. Gumphrey 59 A. M. Hoyt

DISTRICT LECTURERS District Name 1 T. A. Davidson 2 J. M. Campbell 5 Fred Pearson 9 F. A. Miller 10 H. W. Saunders 1'2 R. A. Tharp 13 E. W. Tayler 15 Byrne E. Bigger 16 J. E. Thompson 17 T. F. Hurd 19 H. L. Mann 21 H. C. Noland 22 F. A. Pearce 23 C. B. Waddell

Name District 24 R. D. Johnson 30 E. A. Fluesmeier 33 F. B. Howarth 34 J. F. Blair 36 D. C. Moore 37 Thornton Jennings 39 E. J. Koch 41 E. T. Harris 44 T. R. Hutchison 45 Geo. W. Custer 48 W. B. Massey 49 G. W. Walk.er 50 . G. A. Sample 54 G. J. Vaughn

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CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Appeals and Grievances

Jurisprudence

Ways and Means Credentials Pay RolL Chartered IJodgcs Lodges U. D Charity , Reports of D. D. G. M,'s Masonic Boards of Relief Ritual Masonic Home (Visiting) Correspondence Obituaries Auditing Unfinished Business Transportation and Hotels Service Record (Memorial) Official Reporter

Henry C. Chiles, Chairman J. W. Skelly, A. H. Mann, C. A. Fitz-Gcrald, G. C. Million, O. H. Swearingen. Chas. L. Ferguson, Chas. C. Gardner Arch A. Johnson, Chairman D. W. Robert, C. E. Cullen, J. A. Kinder \ G. C. Marquis, Chairman Louis H. Abrams, Chairman W .. R. Shrodes, Chairman C. L. Alexander, Chairman J. E. Thompson, Chairman' J; P. Tucker, Chairman W. B. Wood, Chairman A. J. O'Reilly, Chairman D. M. Wilson, Chairman'. E. G. Rathbone, chairman C. C. Woods, Chairman Corona H. Briggs, Chairman H. Clay Perkins, 'Chairman W. A. McCullah, Chairman H. S. Jones, Chairman H. L. Reader, Chairman Herman Da Costa, Ch'airman

Fraternally sUbmitted. L. H. ABRAMS, Chairman路. WALTER路 A. WEBB, F. B. HOWARTH, MAX WEINBERG (79), C. H. KNAPP.

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IN:;DE X Page Page Address of Grand Master .' ., '. . . . . . . .. 6·32 Address of Grand MasteJ:, Report of Committee on :.: 76 Alphabetical List of Lodges-Appendix · 277-284 Amendments to· By-Laws Adopted .. 203· Amendments to ByeLaws Proposed 74, 89, 129, 150, 206-208 Amendments to By-Laws-Consideration of· 96-102 Annual Communication, 1924 : :.. 202 Annual Meeting....:...:Opening.. . : : ~ Annual Meeting-Closing . . . : . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 198 Appeals and Grievances, Committee .on. (1923) '.' 75 Appeals and Grievances, Committee on (1924) , .~ : .. 192· Appeals and Grievances, Commit'tee on----'-Report of 110-123 Appointmen~s', of ·Cp.airmen of Standing Committe,es (192J) In Appoin~ents,of District :Qeputy: Grand .Masters. _: ;. 200 Appointment of District Lecturers. . 201 Appointment of Grand;' Offic'ers ".. '.. ': . '."..'.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 191 Appointment of Grand .;Representatives 34 Appointment of Representatives to Masonic Temple Association of .St: "Louis.: ., ..:. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 193 Appointment ofSp~eial. Comm~ttees, 1924 193 Approved Decisions 95 Arrangements and Entertainment........................... 190 Attendance 5, 174, 392-417 AUd.itor, 1923,. Report of 71-72 Ballot for Grand Lodge Officers (Digest in 1919 Proceedings 170). Biographical Sketch of Bert S. Lee ...............•......... i, ii, iii Boards of Relief, "Committee on....................... . . . . . . . 75 Boards of Relief, Committee on, Report of 103-109 ~.onds, Liberty Loan........................................ 72 Burial Lot of Grand Lodge (Digest in 1919 Proceedings 169). By-Laws, Amendments, Proposed 74, 89, 129, 1GO, 206-208 Chairmen Standing Committees, 1924, Appointed .. , ,. 192 Charity, Committee on 75 Charity, Committee on, Report of........................... 103 Charter, Arrested ; 8, 34 I'

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Page Charters, Consolidated. '" : , .-.62, 74, ··172 Charters, Duplicate ' ·.33 Charters, Granted ; ....•... :. '.' .'.......•,," .. ;". , . ,'.. 202 Commissions '" .. '. . '.' ·: 33,.,34 Committee, Auditing : . n . . • . . • . i;:. ','" .•.•' ",S5 Committee, Auditing, Report oL : .........•...... .~:;.n~72 Com.mitteeon Appeals ,and Grievances ..•.... ~ ·.,,75 Committee on Appeals and Grievances, ReportoL ' J10.:123 Comrrlittee 'on Appeals and Grievances (1924) ; .:..; ..·.•:: ;19~ Committee on Arrangements, Report of ' .. , ' ~';"" 19(1 Committee on Boards of Relief..... ... . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .....·)'5 ·.Committee on Boards of Relief, Report of. ~ ':- .. 103"109 Committee on Charity ·d·.~ .:' '15 Con'i.mittee on Charity, Report of , .. ; ,,:; ~:.:; .; ~ 103 'Committee on Chartered Lodges ; ,..•...' ..,' ;75 Committee on Chartered.. Lodges, Report. of. :. :.: .. 1677174, . Committee on Credentials ; ".,.'.; . ":. :75 Committee Dn Credentials, Report of. .. 5,1.74;' AppenQix~. ;:392-41;' Committee. on D. D. G. Master's Reports "., ;. ,75 , Committee on D. D.. G. Master's Reports, Report Of : :,,89 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence '.' : .•'. ' J ' 75 Committee on Fraternal Correspondence, Report of .72;' App. :1-·229 Committee on Jurisprudence ' ....•.. ' ' .. ".75 Committee on Jurisprudence, Reporfof. : .. 95:102 Committee on' Jurisprudence (1924) ,. '. •. '~"" '.' ; . ~ ,'" 1-92 Committee on' Lodges Under Dispensation 'o' _ .' 75 Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation, Report of ,. .126 Committee on Manuals " : ..'; .: 75,.1'93 Committee on Obituaries ;; ,a5 Committee on Obituaries, Report of. ' " :8008-6 Committee on Pay Roll , o' •• : ';75 Committee on Pay Roll, Report of.' 176c188 Committee on Recognition of ·Foreign Grand Lodges :: · .75 Committee on Recognition of Foreign Gr. Lodges, Rep0.rt. of. . 146 Committee on Ritual .. , " .. " " 75,. 1.92 Committee on Transportation and Hotels 75,. 192 Committee on Unfinished Business, .Report of.-••..: '." 115 C.ommittee on Ways and Means '.' ,. ; ., ". ..75 Committee on Ways and Means, Report of. 189 .Committees Standing, and Special (1923) .: " ".:: .. o' 7.5-.76 Complimentary Dinner ...........•...... ~,;" '.' .''' 103. 'Condition of the Craft.. ; ,;;,; ; ~ ..}.1'6,7·174 n

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Page Corner-Stones, Laying of. 13, 35 Corre~pondence, Committee on 75 Correspondence, Committee on, Report of. .. 72; Appendix 1-229 Counties, According. to Districts 路 285-286 Courtesies, Received and Granted .. 7,36 Credentials, Committee on 75 Credentials, Committee on, Report of.. 5, 174; Appendix., .. 392-417 Dead Lodges,. Roll of Appendix 328-335 Deaths, List. of Appehdix 240-254 Decisions of Grand Master 24-29, 95 Dedications :..................... 11 Degrees, Conferred by Request 7, 36 Delinquent Lodges 35 .Dispensations Granted, SpeciaL 35-36 Distinguished Visitors 5 District Deputy Grand Masters, Conference of............... 17 District Deputy Grand Masters, List of :............ 200 District Deputy Grand Masters, Report of, Reports of Com. on 89 District Lecturers, List of................................... 201 Dues, Suspension for Non-Payment of. Appendix 255-268 Elected Officers in Past List of 324-326 Election of Directors of Masonic Home...................... 109 Election of Grand Officers 87 Employment Bureau.................... 104 Endowment Fund, Masonic Home Appendix 347-350 Entertainment 78 Expulsions Reported Appendix 275 Financial Statement 60 Financial Tables Appendix 304-321 Foreign Grand Lodges, Recognition of 231-232 frenCh Children ..... :...................................... 166 Gavel Prese'nted to Grand Master........................... 196 George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association ....' .. :

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Lodge, Closing of .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 198' Lodge, Financial Statement of 60-62 Lodge, . Opening of................................... 4 Lodge, Property of 72 Lodge Statistics 35, 167-174, 323 Lodges, .List of Foreign, Recognized Appendix 231-232 Officers, Appointment of 191 Officers, Election of 87

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Page Grand Officers, Installation of 191 Grand Officers Present at Opening of Annual Communication . 3 Grand Lecturer, Report of 153-162 Grand Master's Address 6 Grand Master's Address, Report of Committee on............ 76 -Grand Master's Decisions : 24-29, 95 Grand Master's Jewel, Presented to Joseph S. McIntyre...... 194 Grand Representatives Commissioned 34 Grand Representatives Appointed Near Other Grand Lodges ......... : Appendix 236-237 Grand Representatives from other Grand Lodges near Grand" Lodge of Missouri. : 150; Appendix 233 Grand Secretary, Recapitulation of Appendix 323 Grand Secretary's Report Presented 33 Grand Secretary's Tabular Statements Appendix 288-321 Grand Secretaries, List of Appendix 233-235 Grand Treasurer, Report路 of ' 63-70 Home, Masooic, Report of Officers 74, Appendix 337-369 Home, Masonic, Sum Contributed to, During year : 36, 38-44 Honor Roll 172-173 Initiation Fee (Special) , 38-44 Installation of Grand Officers............................... 191 Instruction, Lodges of -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 154 Insurance 7, 90 Ivanhoe Temple 129 Japan, Earthquake : 22, 37 Jewel, Gran~ Master's, Presented to Grand Master-elect...... 19.4 Jewel, Past Grand Master's, Presented the P. G. Master... . .. 197 Jurisprudence, Committee on (1923)........................ 75 Jurisprudence, Committee on (1924)........................ 192 Jurisprudence, Report of Committee on 95-102 Kuhn, Dr. Wm. F., Library Fund : 30, 37, 72 I~ee, Bert S 110, 197 List of Foreign Grand Lodges recognized as regular App. 231-232 List of Grand Lodges, with names of G. Secretaries App. 233-235 List of Living Past Grand Masters.......................... 194 Lodges, According to District Appendix 370-391 Lodges, Alphabetical List of. Appendix 277-284 Lodges, Consolidated 62, 74, 172 Lodges, Dead, List of : Appendix 328-335 Lodges, New Chartered , ~. 202 Lodges of Instruction ; " .153-162

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Page Lodges, Under Dispensation 33 Lodges, Under Dispensation, Committee on '. .. . 75 Lodges, U. D., ReJ:,ort of Committee on ' '. 126 Lodg€s, Penalized for Failure to Report by August 1 ' ' 2:) Masonic Employment Bureau : _. . .. 104 Mas"onic,Clubs ,.31, 146 Masonic Home, Yearly Amount Paid to 36,38-44 Masonic Home, Directors Elected............................ 109 Masonic Home, Endowment Fund ; Appendix 347 Masonic Home, Report of Officers 74; Appendix 337-369' Masonic Home, Report of Visiting Committee ,... 91 Masonic Relief Association U. S. and Canada ,......... 18a Masonic Service Association of Missouri..................... 93 Masonic Service Association of U. S ·. 17 Masonic TemI~le, St, Louis 91, IG3 Meeting of Grand Lodge (1924) ' 109, 202 Memorial Service-Record 88 Memorial Tablets to Deceased Brethren · 209-213 Mileage/a11d Per Diem, Report of Committee on 176-188 Miller, John Henderson ,' 6, 81, 176 Minutes Approved .;.; ; .•................ 80, 146, 198 MOrgan Lodge No.· 320 ; : , 74, .172 Motions ' ' , " ' ' ,.109', .190 Obituaries , 80-86 Officers, Grand, Appointed , ~ . . .. 191 Officers, Grand, Elected .. ; :.......................... 87 Officers, Grand, Installed , .. .~ . . .. 191 Officials, Grand, Present at Annual Communication 3; App. 406 Officers, Past Grand, in Attendance Appendix 406 Officers, Past Grand, in the Past, List of Appendix" 324-327 Opening of Grand Lodge ,........................ 4 Oration 129-145 Order of De Molay 22, 145 Organ, Jacob Lampert Memorial 163-165 Parson, John R.............................................. 176 Past Grand Masters, List of Living , . . . . . .. 194 Past Grand Master's Jewel, Presented to Retiring Grand Master Lee _. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 197 Past Masters Present, List of. , Appendix 406-417 Pay Roll,' Committee on, Report of,.. , : 176-188 Prayer , ~." :' ,4, 79, 195 Printing Proceedings Authorized 198

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Page RecapHulation of· Grand Secretary's Report. Appendix 323 Recognition of Foreign Lodges, 'Report of Cornmittee :. 14G Reinstatements, List of. , Appendix 269-275 Report of Committee on Appeals. and Grievances 110-123 Report of Committee on Arrangements ,............. 190 Report of Committee on Auditing , .. , , 71-72 Report of Committee on BO'ards of Relief, .. , , . ,103-109 Report of Co~mittee on 'Charity . , ; , , 103 Report of Committee on Chartered Lodges ,'.. 167-174 Report of Committee on Credentials 5, 174 ; Appendix 392-117 Report of Committee on District Deputy Grand Master's Reports .. , , , .. , .. : ,.......... 80 Report· of Committee on. Fraternal Correspondence, 72; App. 1-229 Report of Gommittee on Grand Master's' Address , . . . . . 76 Report of Committee on Jurisprudence ,., 95-102 Report of Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation .. ".... 126 Report of Committee on Masonic Boards of RelieL 103-10') Report of Committee on Mileage and Per Diem." , .. 176-188 Report of Committee on Recognition of Foreign Gr. Lodge·s.. 146 nepoit of Coinmittee on Ritual· ., , , .. ,..... 175 Report of Committee on Transportation artd ·Hotels. , . . . . . . . . 36 Report of Committee on Unfinished Business ,. 175 Rep~rtofCommittee on Ways and Means ", : , . ,. 189' Report of Grand Lecturer .. , , , , 153-162 Heport of Grand Secretary ' , , , . . . . . . . . 33 Report of' Grand Treasurer , .. , , 63-70 Hercrt of Officers of, Masonic Home., .... ,. 74; Appendix 337-369 P,eIiresentatives of Lodges in Grand Lodge Appendix 392 Representatives of other Grand Lodges near this Grand Lodge 238 Representatives of this Grand Lodge near other Grand Lodges , , , , .. ~ , , Appendix 236 Resolutions ,, , 73, 87, 128, 175, 204, 205 Returns,' Blanks for , · ,... 34 Second Day , .. , ,., ,., :"".. 79 Secretary, Grand Report of, Submitted ,, , , . 33 Secretaries, Grand, Lis't of ,, , Appendix 233 Service Record Memorial, , , , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Special Committees, 19'24, Appointed ' , 193 Standing and Special Committees, 1923 , , 75-76 Standing and Special Cqmmittees, 11)24 , .1!>2-193 Special Initiation Fee , , , "., .. 38-44 Stevenson, Robert F : , ',' , 176

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Page Statistics 35, 167-174, 323 Suspensions for Non-Payment of Dues Appendix 255-268 s.uspensions for Un-Masonic Conduct Appendix 275 Tabular Statements Appendix 288-321 Telegrams : 76, 176 Thanks, Vote of 165, 190 Third Day 146 Transr:ortation and Hotels, Committee on 76, 192 Treasurer, Grand, Report of ' 63-70 Trial Code, Proposed Amendments to........................ 95 Tuscumbia Lodge No. 635 " 62, 172 Unfinished Business, Report of Committee " 175 Un-Masonic Conduct, Suspension for Appendix 275 Versailles Lodge, No. 117 74, 172 Visitations of Grand Master................................. 8-22 Visiting Committee, Masonic Home, Report of............... 91 Visitors, Distinguished 5 Vote of Thanks 165, 190 Washington Masonic Memorial Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-22, 45-59, 78, 92, 123 Ways and Means, Committee on '........................... 75 Ways and Means, Committee on, Report of................. 189 Will, Form of, for Masonic Home Bequest. Appendix 358