1925 Proceedings - Grand Lodge of Missouri, Volume 1

ORESTES MITCHELL ST. JOSEPH, MO. GRAND MASTER,

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BIOC'RAPHICAL OR~TES

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Grand Master, 1924-1925.

Orestes Mitchell, eighty-first Grand Master of Freemasons in Missouri, oldest son of Levi and Sarah E. (Oliphant) Mitchell, was born in a log house on a farm near Buena Vista, Ind., December 26, 1876. His ancestors came from Scotland, Ireland and England, and prior to the Revolution lived in North Carolina and Virginia.

After the Revolution they moved west to Indiana, and in that state his great-grandparents, his grandparents and his father and mother were born. When he, was four years old his parents moved to a farm near Orrsburg, Nodaway County, Missouri; from there to a farm near Lakin, Kearney County, Kansas, on which they lived for some four years, when they moved to St. Joseph, Mo., where they have ever since resided.

Our Grand Master grew to manhood in the old conservative City of St. Joseph. He received his education in its public schools; graduating from its high school, he entered the law school of our State University at Columbia, completed the course and graduated with honor in 1900. He then began the practice of law in St. .I oseph, and since then has been and still is actively engaged in the practice of his profession in that city. He is a member of the St. Joseph Bar Association, having served two terms as its president. He is also a member of the Missouri Bar Association, and of the American Bar Association. He has been for many years thoroughly identified with the civic life of that city. He is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a past president of the Rotary Club. He has also taken an active part in educational matters. He served for eight years on the Board of Education of St. Joseph, and was its president for two years. While on the board, he devoted every effort to the elimination of politics in school affairs, and in raising the standard of efficiency in all its departments. Nor is he. lacking in patriotism. During the 'Vorld War he was a Government appeal agent and a member of the Americanization Committee of the State Council of Defense.

Brother Mitchell is a Methodist and is a member of the Hoff-

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man Memorial Methodist Church. He was happily married April 15, 1902, to Miss Inez A. Samuel, of St. Joseph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Samuel. Four children have been born of this union-two sons and two daughters: Samuel Orestes, now a student in the State University' at Columbia; Martha Elizabeth, a senior in the St. Joseph High School; F"rancis Marion and Maryle Florence, who are students in the common schools of St. Joseph.

Our Grand Master was made an entered Apprentice in Charity' Lodge, No. 331, June 13, 1904; was passed to the degree of Fellow Craft June 27, 1904, and. raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason July 16, 1904. He served as its Master in. 1910, 路and in 1913 and 1914 served as District. Deputy .Grand Master for the Ninth Missouri District. He was exalted to the Most Sublime Degree of the Royal Arch in Mitchell Chapter No. 14 March 21, 1909.

He passed the Circle in St. Joseph Council No.9, Royal and Select Masters, November 30, 1910. He was knighted in Hugh D9Payens Commandery May 3, 1920. He was initiated in Radiant Chapter No. 8,8, O. E. S., on May 6, 1909, and served as Worthy Patron during the year 1910. He is a charter member of Zoroaster Grotto, April 9, 1921, and served as Monarch in 192'2. He was initiated in Moila Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., April 9, 1909, served as Oriental Guide in 1914, and was Illustrious Potentate during the year 1918. In the Scottish Rite he took the Lodge of Perfection Degrees in 1905, Chapter of Rose Croix, 1906; Council of Kadosh, 1907, and Consistory in 1908. He is a member of all of these bodies in St. Joseph. He was made K. C. C. H., October 19, 1911, and received the 33rd Degree October 24, 1913. On November 1, 1913, he was made Deputy Sovereign Grand Inspector General in the Valley of St. Joseph, and served until the death of Brother A. C. Stewart.

In 1914, in the Grand Lodge, he was appointed Grand Sword Bearer, and was regularly advanced in line, and in 1921 was elected Grand Junior Warden, and in 1924, at the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, held in St. Louis in October last, he was elected Grand Master.

During his year of office our Grand Master has proffered the Craft' ample proof of his fitness for the exalted position to which he was called by the suffrages of his brethren. He has given freely of his time and of his talents. He has been a painstaking and level-headed chief officer. His administration has been an

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active and a successful one. His election, at the Communication just closed, to the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home is a merited recognition of his serv:ices. May he long be spared to the fraternity to sit in its councils is the heartfelt wish of his many friends.

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EXERCISES PRELIMINARY TO OPENING. Tuesday, October 27, 1925, 9 A. M. Before the opening of the regular session of the Grand Lodge, Moila Shrine Band, under the direction of Brother Hugh l\1cN utt, St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, occupied the stage, and rendered the following program for the entertainment of the Brethren, who gave unstinted and appreciative applause: 1. March-"Heart of America"

2. Fantasie-"My Old Kentucky Home" 3. "Old Timers" Waltzes 4. Overture--"Poet and ·Peasant" 5. "Star Spangled Banner"

Pryor Dalbey Lake

Suppe Key-Arnold

Pipe Organ Recital"In the Garden" "The Swan" "Echo Bells" "Pilgrim's Chorus" By

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F. KRUM ME Zeredatha Lodge No. 1'89

Goodwin Saint-Saens Brewer !+'agner

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION

OF THE

GRAND LODGE ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE

STATE OF MISSOURI HELD IN ST. JOSEPH

COMMENCING OCTOBER 27, A. D. 1925 A. L. 5925

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNICATION OF THE

GRAND LODGE OF

ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI

The One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication of the Grand L.odge of Ancient, Free and Accepted l\1:asons of the State of Missouri convened in the Auditorium, Fourth and Faraon Streets, St. Joseph, Missouri, Tuesday October 27, 1925, at 10 A. M. PRESENT.

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ORESTES l\1:lTCHJ::LL WILLIAM VV. MARTIN JOHN PICKARD ANTHONY F.ITTNER

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MORRIS

FRANK R. JBSSE ]. R. McLACHLAN ARTHUR MATHER Z. M. WILUAMS E. L. ROBINSON BYRNE E. BIGGER : SAMUEL R. FREET \VILLIAM R. GENTRY) SR RAY V. DENSLOW THAD B. LANDON FRANK C. BARNHlJ-<L DUVAL SMITH : JAMES W. SKELLY HAROLD L. RF,ADl·:R : JOHN F. CASKEY AUGUST F. BRAtJN

M. W. Grand Master R. W. Deputy Grand Master R. v1/. Grand Sen.ior Warden R. W. Grand Junior Warden R. W. Grand Treasurer R. W. Grand Secretary R. W. Grand Lecturer R. W. GraNd Chaplain R. W. Grand Chaplain R. rv. Grand Chaplain R. W. Grand Senior Deac'on R. W. Grand Junior Deacon R. W. Grand Senior Steward R. TlI. Grand htnior Stewa.rd R. v1/. Grand Marshal R. W. Grand Marshal R. W. Grand Sword Bearer R. W. Grand Pursuivant R. W. Grand Ora.tor R. VV. Grand Orator , R. W. Grand Tiler

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OPENING. Promptly at 10 o'clock A. M. the 1\10st Worshipful Grand Master, Orestes Mitchell, opened the Grand, Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the Stat~ of Missouri in A1\1PLE FORM, in its One Hunclred and Fifth Annual Communication, aided by the Grand Officers, and supported by a full attendance of Representatives.

INVOCATION. After singing "America," M. '"".T. Bro. C. C. Vvoods, P. G. M., acting as Grand Chaplain, invoked divine blessing on the deliberations.

o Thou Infinite, Thou Eternal One, sitting supreme upon the throne of the universe, glorious in Thy majesty, Thy royal robe adorned with stars that blaze and shimmer in the voids of space, we hail 'Thee as God, the only God, before whom every heart should bow in reverence and submission.

We recognize Thee as our Supreme Grand Master, and we'reJoice exceedingly in knowing that Thou art well pleased with that work which we are laboring to accomplish among the sons of men.

We thank Thee for the reception that we have received in this beautiful city, and we bless Thee that so many of us have been permitted to meet, and meet once more. We pause to remember wit~ lamentation that in our annual pilgrimage we have tarried by the brow of the hill near Mount Moriah and there have left brethren that we loved and honored. Peace, peace to their ashes. They' are not dead; they have only gone away. For there is no death; an angel form walks over the earth with, silent tread and bears our best loved .friends away, and then we call them dead: but there is no death, But while we weep for those who are gone, we thank Thee that so many splendid men are here, this great multitude ,that with kindly hands and pleasant faces meet and greet one another.

We thank Thee that so many of our lives have been spared, and that Thou bringest - us together in peace, and that in all our hearts there is not only a growing regard and growing considera.tion for the high and holy but that there is more and more of

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that fraternal spirit that should characterize those who have come before our altar and who have elitered into our secret obligations.

We bless Thee for the institution of Freemasonry. We thank Thee that we believe in our hearts that it.' is in accordance with Thy holy will, for Thou art so well pleased with the c~ildren of men laboring to please Thee that Thou dost rejoice in every institution that is calculated to build up Thy kingdom in this world.

We thank Thee for our great land. We bless Thee, our Heavenly Father, for its magnificent cities, for its wide reaching domains, for its splendid population representing civilization in its very ~ighestexpression; our land,· so great in its extent, so magnificent in its opportunities, so splendid in its wealth, so glorious in its cities and in its indications of growing power as that thousands and multiplied thousands among' the teeming nations of the Old World are looking with longing eyes toward our land and desire more and more to enter ~nto and enjoy those great'privileges which Thou hast bestowed upon us.

And now, we beseech Thee to bless this Annual Communica:tion. We thank Thee for the peacef!-.ll, the happy, the successful administration of the past year; and we beseech Thee to let the benediction of Thy grace be upon our Grand Master who has labored so faithfully in his great·· office, and grant that retiring therefrom he may ,have the con~ciousness that he has lived and walked and labored iri1'hy fear, l and' that our great institution has prosper'ed under his hand.

We beseech Thee to grant that this communication may be filled with peace, with harmony, with love, and that departing, as we take each the parting hand, we may rejoice more and more in this communication and in our own associations; and may we more and more look forward to the future with ·desire to meet again in this world; but above all things. may we go away impressed so much with Thy fear as that we may live and labor in accordance with Thy holy will, that when the days of this world are finished, when we meet no more to take the parting hands, that we may meet again in the Grand Lodge on high' where peace and harmony shall forever prevail, and where· we shall love one another even as Thou hast loved us with an everlasting love.

We. ask it, 0 Ever Righteous and Merciful Father., in' Thy blessed name. Amen.

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CREDENTIALS. The Committee on Credentials, through its Chairman, W. Bro. Claude .H. Knapp, reported as follows: St. Joseph, Mo., October 27, 1925.

G1'and Lodge, A. F. 0~ A. M., of Missou1'i: Your Committee on Credentials are pleased to report that a majority of the Lodges of the State are represented.

CLAUDE H. KNAPP, Chairman.

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M. Vv. Grand Master Mitchell then declared 'the Grand Lodge open for the transaction of its proper business.

INVITATION. M. W. Bro. Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, read a cordial invitation from Moila· Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., t~nderjng the privileges of its Country Club to the representatives and guests of the Grand Lodge, which was applauded and accepted. This was 'due to the fact that M. W. Bro. Mitchell is a Past Potentate of Moila Temple.

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VISITORS.

1\1. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson, acting Grand Marshal, introduced the following distinguished visitors who were heartily welcomed, conducted to the Grand East and given the Grand Honors: M. W. Grand Master Storm O. Whaley of the Grand Lodge of Arkansas.

M. W. Grand Master Thomas W. \iVelling-ton of the Grand Lodge of Iowa.

M. W. P. G. M. Andrew L. Randell of the Grand Lodge of Texas.

M. Ill. G. M. Bernal L. Tatman, Grand Master, G. C. R. & S. M., of Missouri.

1\1. E. G. H. P. Orson L. Swearingen, G. H. P., Grand Chapter, R. A. M., of Missouri .

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Rt. Em. Sir Thomas H. Reynolds, Grand Commander, G. C., K. T., of l\1issonri.

Rt. Em. Sir Isaac A. Hettinger, Grand Senior \iVarden, Grand Encampment, Knights T'emplar of the U. S. A. Most Puissant Bert S. Lee, General Grand :Mastcr, General Grand Council, R. & S. M., of the U. S. A.

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OF THE GRAND MASTER.

The M. 'vV. Grand Master, Orestes Mitchell, presented the Annual Address, which was referred to a Committee of all Past. Grand Masters present, with M. W. Bro. D. M. Wilson, Chairman.

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

Brethren: -, 4.! ;Lal, The One Hundred and Fifth Communication of this Grand Lodge is now regularly open for the transaction of business, and in O'bedi'ence to our laws, it becomes my duty to render an account of my work as Grand Master during the past year.

I have had the experience, mostly interesting and pleasant, but sometimes unpleasant, of being confronted with a multitude of Masonic problems, but at all times I have felt it an eocalted privilege to labor in behalf of an institution whose purposes are wholly altruistic. .

It has been my purpose to give immediate attention to every question submitted, and am happy to report that the year closes with the Craft generally prosperous and that harmony prevails.

Soon after being inducted into office, I became im.pressed with the tremendous responsibility of the office, and came to realize that there was an unlimited opportunity for a Grand Master to do either good or evil for the CraH, yes even for the Nation.

The work outlined upon the TresUe Board was for good; the outlines were traced there in the dim long ago, and' have been transmitted down through the generations by a kindly Providence for our use in uplifting and bringing happiness to mankind, and for us to preserve and pass on to the generations yet unborn.

How well I have¡ wrought, I cannot say, but this I do know: I would be happier at this the close of my term of office, if I had been able to render much greater service than I have, and if I but knew that m,y feeble efforts have resulted in a little good.

Freemasonry, throughout the ages, has been a great steadying agency in the affairs of men and nations. It has always advocated the highest ideals for the guidance of its initiates in both private and public life, and it¡ must have had a beneficent influenc-e on mankind, or it could and would not have survived the assaults of the ages, during which great empires have risen and fallen and have been almost forgotten.

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Its survival and growth is no doubt attributable to the fact that it is builded' upon a solid rock-Reverence for God-its first great attribute. Its second great attribute is advocating that ev~ry man is in truth his brother's keeper-the brotherhood of man. It is therefore a great apostle of right living, charity, kind: ness, tolerance and love. Its beneficent results are obtained by conservative thinking and acting, free from radicalism.

Freemasonry naturally stands for good citizenship and work.

There is always work for the good citizen to do. Tille field of endeavor is boundless-in the church, school, community, state and nation. Organized society and constitutional government depend upon the thoughtful and conservative citizen for their organization, support and preservation. The liberties of the people are also thus proteCited.

Perhaps never in the history of our own beloved land was there greater need than now, for an alert, clear thinking and conservative citizenry to combat the various forces at work to undermine and destroy the cherished ideals of home life, religious life and our constitutional form of government. The land is infested with radicals and intolerants whose program is to create disrepect for law and order, distrust of organized society and' government, and who hold in derision the finer instincts of civilized society, and who would also take ,away the happiness and hope of the peoples of the earth by destroying the Holy Bible upon which civil society is founded, and to which it looks for its inspiration. The program of these various forces is wholly destructive, offering nothing in return but unrest, distrust, class hatred, intolerance, egoism, grief and darkness. Well did Shakespeare say: "Civil dissension is a viperous worm, That gnaws the bowels of the Commonwealth."

Our professions are of no avail without action, and indifference is one of the most dangerous afflictions of the American people today. We profess to love our country and recite the following creed: THE AMERICAN'S CREEJD. I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the' people for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sDvereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those

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principles of Freedom, Equality, Justice and Humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.

I therefore believe i't is my duty to my country to love it; to support its Constitution; to o;bey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all.enemies.

The' recitation of this creed is but the sheerest mockery if we do not perform our full duties as citizens.

The great World War has left us a restless people, indifferent as to present conditions, and giving little or no heed of tomorrow.

The indifference of the American people in the affairs 'or government is alarming when it is noticed that at the two national elections barely ,~O per cent of the qualified voters of the nation exercised the right of franchise, the most sacred governmental privilege, the other half quietly remaining at home, showing an alarming indifference on their part in relation to men or measures, or the welfare o路f the nation which protects them. This indifference must be broken down by the clear thinking American citizen, and not only the present day voter, but the young men and young women of the nation who are soon to be your rulers must be schooled in the ideals and truths up-on which our government is founded, and reminded of the warning issued by Washington in his farewell address, that the time was coming when insidious attempts would be made to undermine the foundations of the government and that one of the metholl's of assault would be by way of amendments to the Constitution, the ,fundamental law of the land', which would impair the energy of the system composed of three co-ordinating departments, Executive, Legislative and' Judicial.

During the formative period of our government, Jefferson, advocating a written constitution, contended that free men should be jealous of their liberties and should strive to protect and preserve them-that free government is founded in jealousy-and that to preserve our liberties we must have a written constitution, and that when adopted, we should be ever alert to maintain and preserve it intact.

Because of the wanderings of many people after strange ideas, and the indHference of the people at large to our governmental affairs, -they should be reminded of the admonition given by that great statesman, Grover Cleveland, made in an address by him on February 2'2, 1907, at Chicago, wherein he said that "if we are to deserve security, and make good our claim to sensible, patriotic

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Americanism, we will carefully and dutifully take Dur bearings and discover, if we can, how far wind and tide have carried us away from safe water," and that we should have a "revival of pure patriotic affection for our Country for its own sake".

The conscience of the American people must again be aroused to the performance of those duties of citizenship which will insure the perpetuation of our present form of government, form of government which for a century and a half has protected us and given to us the greatest liberties of any people on the earth.

This is a government in which the people rule through the ballot box and the American citizen who neglects to qualify himself to cast an intelligent ballot, or who fails to cast his ballot, ceases to govern himself and becomes a serf, a man without a country.

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VISITATIONS. During the year I have made numerous visitations in the cities and country, but have not endeavored to break any records as to the number oLLodges visited. I have, however, endeavored to visit as many country districts as possible, where Grand Masters have never visited before, or where there have been no recent visitatiDns. The officers and members of all Lodges in each community visited were notified several days in advance of the intended visit, and the attendance at all of these meetings was exceedingly large and gratifying. I was impressed with the loyalty and enthusiasm of these Brethren and their ~agerness for information as to Masonic aC'tivities.

Everywhere I went, both in the city and country, I was received with the greatest of cordiality, and found' a true Masonic spirit predominating. While the membership in the so-called rural Masonic Lodges is not increasing as rapidly as some might wish, it is probably increasing as rapidly as conditions warrant.

I have no fear for the future of the rural Masonic Lodges. From my observation, I find them moving steadily .forward, conservative in their activities and ever watchful for the advancement of true Masonic principles and exercising care in the preservation of the ancient landmarks.

I convinced, from observation made this year, that Grand Masters can do much good for the country Lodges and for the fraternity at large by devoting as much time as possible (0 visitations in rural districts. Th~y will also find it profitable to themselves, as well as exceedingly pleasant. In ,this connection, I

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would also suggest that each year it is getting more difficult for a Grand Master to find time for extensive visiting. The correspondence is tremendous and the nature of much of it is such, that the 'Grand Master should spend a considerable portion of his time' at his office to give prompt attention to the various questions as they arise, and thereby properly manage the affairs of the Hrand Lodge through its 660 subordinate Lodges.

SISTER GRAND LODGES. The most friendly relations exist between our sister Grand Jurisdictions. During the year there has not been a single suggestion of discord.

On June l{)th, it was my pleasure to visit the Grand Lodge of Iowa at its annual communication held in Davenport.

On October 13th, I visited the Grand Lodge of Illinois at. its annual meeting held in Medinah Temple in Chicago.

At each of these visitations I was formally received and introduced in the most fitting and pleasing manner. During my visits I was splendidly entertained and shall long remember the many courtesies extended to me by our Brethren of Iowa and Illinois.

OTHER GRAND BODIES On April 28th, I attended the annual meeting of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and on May 19th and 20th, the annual meeting of the Grand Commandery of Missouri at Springfield, Missouri.

On October 15th, I attended and addressed the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at. Springfield, Missouri. . In each instance, I was cordially and fraternally received and introduced, and I am pleased to report the most kindly feeling exists in the State between all Masonic Organizations.

Because of conflicting dates, I was unable to attend the annual meeting of the Grand Council of Missouri, which was held at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, which I exceedingly regret.

DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Soon after my installation, I summoned the District Deputy Grand Masters to meet with me at Kansas City, Missouri, on November 21, 1924. This meeting was attended by nearly all of the District Deputy Grand Masters, only those being absent who were ill or otherwise unavoidably detained.

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At this meeting we were enabled to become better a~quainted, and I was able to lay before them my program for the year's work, and to personally discuss with them the problems at hand.

At this meeting I particularly endeavored to impress upon each of them, that the appointment of District Deputy Grand Master was not an empty honor, but was one calling for active services, and that each in his District was, in truth and in fact, an active official of authority, and requested each to go back to his District to begin active work for the benefit of the Lodges in his District and for Freemasonry at large.

It is my opinion, such meetings are invaluable and should be continued. During the .year splendid reports have come to us from every section of the State, of work being done by these Brethren. We have had their hearty co-operation at all times, and are indebted to each and all of them for the valuable services they have rendered, and for the promptness with which they have responded to all calls.

NECROLOGY. My administration has been especially saddened by the death of three Past Grand Masters. Most Worshipful Brother William A. Hall, Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, died suddenly November 7, 1924. Most V{orshipful Brother William Forman Johnson, Past Grand Master, died at his home in Boonville, Missouri, March 17, 1925. M'ost Worshipful Brother Robert F. Stevenson, Past Gran~ Master, died at his home in Kansas City, Missouri, April 28, 1925.

We personally attended the funeral of each, opening the Grand Lodge in Specific Communicaton to conduct the usual funeral services.

Most WorshipfUl Brother Frank R. Jesse, Past Grand Master and Grand Secretary, delivered the funeral service over the remains of Most Worshipful Brothers Hall and Johnson, and Most â&#x20AC;˘ Worshipful Brother Robert E. Kreeger, Past Grand Master, officiated at the funeral of Most Worshipful Brother Robert F. Stevenson.

The Committee on Obituaries will review the lives of these Brethren. Their lives are worth much consideration. They have labored long and faithfully in the ranks of the Fraternity, and each of them has rendered exceedingly valuable services in the advancement of Freemasonry, and, by their lives, have uplifted the communities in which they lived. Each of them can be truthfully

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said to have been truly great, and the world is better for their ha ving lived.

The ranks of the District Deputy Grand Masters were also broken by the death of Right Worshipful Brother Jesse J. Shaw, District Deputy Grand Master for tho Twenty-ninth Masonic District, who passed away at his home in Elsberry, 'Missouri, on February 16, 1925. Funeral, services were held at the family residence in Elsberry on Tuesday, February 17th, under the auspices of Troy Lodge No. 3'4, A: F. &. A M., Troy, Missouri, and his remains were laid to rest in Troy Cemetery.

On August 6th, 1925, Right Worshipful Brother Harry A. Krueger, Grand Tiler, died 8Jt his home in St. Louis. He had faithfully served the Grand Lodge since his appointment by Grand Master Cotton in Septem,ber, }915. He was buried in Valhalla Cemetery on August 9th, with Occidental Lodge No. 163, A. F. & A. M. of St. Louis officiating.

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Brother Joseph S. Halstead, Missouri's oldest Mason, is no more. On September 16th, I went to Breckenridge, Missouri, to attend the funeral of Brother Halstead who died on September 13th. Brother Halstead had· the distinction of being the oldest Freemason in the State of Missouri, if not in the United States.

He was born on March 4, 1818, in Louisville, Kentucky, and was made a Mason in Daviess & Nelson Lodge No. 2'2 at Lexington, Kentucky, in 1843. He afterwards moved to Breckenridge,' Missouri, where he was a practicing physician. He became a charter member of Houston Lodge No. 42 at Breckenridge, Missouri, June 2, 186-6. On the organization of Breckenridge Lodge No. 334, he became a charter member of that Lodge, October 13, 1870, and continued as a member until the time of his death. He served as Treasurer of Breckenridge Lodge in 1871, 1875, 1876 and 18'77, and was Junior Steward in 18'8'9. He was buried with Masonic honors

by Breckenridge Lodge No. 33'4, Worshipful Brother E. E. Divinia, a Past 'Master of that Lodge, officiating. Music was furnished by Moila Temple Shrine Quartet of· St. Joseph.

Brother Halstead was a great and good man and his life had been such that the entire community, old and young, attended his funeral in token of their love and reverence for him.

Many other worthy Brethren have passed away during the year, but space will not permit me to mention thepl here. Their labors are ended and Eternal Rest is their reward.

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"0 what a glory doth this world put on For him who, with a fervent heart, goes forth Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks On duties well performed, and days well spent; For him the wind, aye, and the yellow leaves, Shall have a voice, and give him eloquent teaching.

He shall so hear the solemn hymn that Death Has lifted up for all, that he shall go To his long resting place without a tear."

GRAND TREASURER. On November 7, 1924, Most Worshipful Brother William A. Hall, Grand Treasurer, died, which necessitated the appointment of a successor.

On November 13" I appointed Right Worshipful Brother _Edmund E. Morris of Kansas City as Grand Treasurer to serve until this communication of the Grand Lodge.

The Grand Secretary was notified of this appointment by letter on November 13, and requested to employ H. Clay Perkins, public accountant, to audit the books of the Grand Treasurer and to check Right Worshipful Brother Morris into office, transferring the books, funds, bonds and uther property properly in charge of the Grand Treasurer, to him, all of which was accordingly done.

On December 30, I personally installed Right Worshipful Brother Morris as Grand Treasurer at a meeting of Temple Lodge No. 299, in Kansas City, Mo. GRAND TILER. On August 10" 192:5" I appointed Right Worshipful Brother Augustus F. Braun Dr St. Joseph as Grand Tiler to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Right Worshipful Brother Harry A. Krueger. He was regularly installed by me at a meeting of Zeredatha Lodge No. 18\9, St. Joseph, Missouri, on August 25.

INVESTMENTS. As directed by a resolution adopted at our last Grand Lodge session, I purchased $25,000.00 worth of United States Government bonds,and delivered the same to Right W'orshipful Brother Ed'mund E. Morris, Grand Treasurer.

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without any expense to the Grand Lodge for broker's commissions or other expenses, and we are indebted - t~ Right Worshipful Brother Morris, Grand Treasurer for his assistance in saving this expenditure.

FLAG DAY. Pursuant to a resolution adopted at the last communication of this Grand Lodge, I requested each of the Lodges in this Grand Jurisdiction to observe Flag Day, June 14, 19'2-5, by addressing to them a letter dated April 2'1, 1925, a copy of which is as follows: St. Joseph, Mo., April 21st, 192'5.

To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren:

On June 14th next, will occur the 14'8th anniversary of the Birthday of the Flag that our Brother Washington helped -design and whose symbolism he explained: "We took the star from heaven, the red froIIl our -Mother Country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing Liberty".

From all Masons is due a tribute of homage for the heritage of Liberty symbolized by the beautiful emblem of our Country's hono'r. As Freemasons we are instructed in the interpretation of symbols; to us the flag is not merely the ever-victorious ensign of the Republic-it incarnates for us, in one luminous image, the glory and bonor of our beloved country; its government, its institutions, its laws, its history, the divine idea of duty, of daring and of heroic self-sacrifice. It speaks with simple eloquence the language of all our hearts.

As Missouri Freemasons we should render it double honor, for when it was unfurled to the breeze for the first time on Missouri Territory in the presence of our br,other, Governor Meriwether Lewis, it signified that our forefathers and their posterity were free from bigotry, intolerance and persecution and that henceforth light and knowledge and brotherly love were to 'be our lawful heritage.

Therefore, as Grand Master of Freemasons of Missouri, I call upon all our Brethren to display the Stars and Stripes over their homes and places of business, - upon their automobiles and in all other proper places, upon Flag Day, June 14, 1925. I also invite and request Lodges on this day to raise the Flag over their Tern: l)les and to assemble on that day to fittingly celebrate with music,

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addresses and other patriotic exercises and to render proper homage to the National Colors.

The Masonic Service Association prepared a special bulletin on the Flag and a Flag Day prDgram which was sent to every Lodge and which I hope to see utilized wherever possible.

This communication is to be read at the first regular or special communication following its receipt and appropriate publicity is to be given to all members.

Fraternally, ORESTES MITCHELL, Grand Master.

Attest: FRANK R. JESSE, Grand' Secretary.

The response to this request was exceedingly gratifying. We received reports 'from every part of the State of the holding of pa-triotic meetings by various Lodges, and in many places by grou,ps of Lodges.

Personally, I attended and addressed a meeting held under the auspices of the Masonic Service Association of St. Louis at the Scottish Rite Temple in that City on the afternoon of June H. , Several thDusand men and women attended this meeting. The meeting was presided over by Bro. General E. J. Spencer, U. S. A. An able address entitled "Our Country" was delivered by Right Worshipful Brother Jesse W. Barrett, former Attorney General of Missouri, and a splendid musiCal program was rendered by the Scottish Rite choir, the band of St. Louis Chapter, Order of De Molay, the FirS't Regiment band of St. Louis, and an organ recital

by Brother O.路Wade Fallert.

On the night of June 15, a program was broadcast over radio station KSD by invitation of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

This program was composed of short patriotic addresses delivered

by Worshipful Brother Roy C. Sutton and myself, followed by a concert 'by the 'St. Louis De Malay band.

We desire to express our thanks to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in tendering the use of its broadcasting station for this cause, and to also express our indebtedness to Worshipful Roy C. Sutto:!, President of the St. Louis Masonic Service Association for valuable services rendered by him in arranging these two programs.

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to the end that Freemasonry may lend its aid to keep before the minds of men, the ideals of citizenship and government, which are symbolized by the Stars and Stripes, the flag of our country.

YOUR FLAG AND MY FLAG.

By Vlilbur D. Nesbit.

Your flag and my flag and how it flies today In your land and my land and half a world away.

Rose-red and blood-red, the stripes forever gleam, Snow-white and soul-white-the good' forefathers' dream; Sky-blue and true-blue, with stars to gleam arightGlorified all else beside-the red, the blue, the white.

Your flag and my flag! And Oh, how much it l;loldsYour land and my land-secure within its folds!

Your heart and my heart beat quicker at the sight: Sun-kissed and wind-tossed, red and blue and white.

The one flag-the great flag-the_ flag for me and you Glorified all else beside-the red and white and blue.

Your flag and my flag! To every star and stripe The drums beat as hearts beat and fifers shrilly pipe!

Your flag and my flag-a blessing in the sky, Your hope and my hope-it never hid a lie!

Home land and far land and half the world around, Old Glory hears our glad sal~te and ripples to the sound.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Nothing should command the attention of the members of the Masonic Fraternity more than the public schools of our State, They should constantly have our ardent and active support. It is only to the public schools that the citizenship at large can look for the education and training of the youth of the land to successfully cope with the daily pr'oblems of life, be they business, social or civic. We must de'pend upon them to instill into the minds and hearts of the growing generation, the ideals of our Government and 10 teach the blessings which our constitutional form of government insures to us. If this Nation is to continue to live to bless the future generations as it has in the past, it mU3t have the active support of an educated electorate. This education must be a broad and liberal education in the history of men and nations,

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especially the glorious history of our own land, as well as in the arts and' sciences unham'pered by creed, dogma or politics. It is only through the public school system of our land that this sort of an education can be given to the children of all of the people of every sect and opinion.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI. It is my desire to commend the activities of the committee in charge of the work of this Association. This committee is gathering together valuable information in relation to history of Masons and Masonry for the use and benefit of the Craft of tbis Jurisdiction, as well as disseminating other valuable information.

The work of this committee is arduous, requiring a great deal of care and painstaking research in order to secure accurate information so that the bulletins it issues may be reliable and of value.

This committee should have the continued support of the Grand Lodge and under the able guidance of the chairmaI.l of this committee, Brother Ray V. Dens!ow, valuable results will be attained.

MASON}C SERVIOE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES. At the last session of the Grand Lodge, a resolution was adopted directing the giving of notice of withdrawal from the National Masonic Service Association for reasons suggested in the resolution, which it is not necessary to repeat here. Pursuant to that resolution, immediately upon the adjournment of that session, we gave' written notice, withdrawing the Grand Lodge of Missouri from the .National Association.

On November 10, 1924, the annual meeting of the Association was held in Chicago and this meeting was attended by the Comm:ittee from the Grand Lodge of Missouri, composed of Most Worshipful Brother Corona H. Briggs, Most Worshipful Brother Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Ray V. Denslow, Grand Junior Steward. Right Worshipful Brother J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, and myself. We attended every session, participated in the deliberations and discussed the future progress of the Association with the Board of Directors and'路 decided to allow our notice of withdrawal to stand and await future developments.

On May 12, 1'925, the entire Committee met again at St. Louis and' had before it representatives of the Association With up-todate information as to the then activities and condition of the

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Association. This Committee will make its separate report at this session.

This Assoc'iation was organized largely with the assistance of representatives of this Grand Lodge to meet the needs which were made evident by the World War, the general purpose being to have a central organization which could function in affording relief to Masons during war time and in cases of disaster in peace time, as well as for educational purposes. Everyone must recognize the need of such an organization to secure effective co-operation and results, and to prevent unnecessary and expensive duplication of effort. In the perfecting of any great organization, especially one of national scope, mistakes and perhaps needless expenditures lll,ay be expected. Perhaps such have been made in the formative period of this organization, but it is ,now believed that the organization is working on a sound business and financial basis, and is functioning in a way to be of great benefit to Freemasonry at large.

Undoubtedly the Grand Lodge of Missouri should not desert a worthy cause, one which it helped to organize and foster. We should not take a selfish, isolated position, living unto ourselves alone, but should have a broader vision and should again associate ourselves with this National Association and contribute our bit toward the uplift of humanity at large.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL. In company with Most Worshipful Brother Frank R. .Jesse, Grand Secretary, MDst Worshipful Brother Bert S. Lee, Past Grand Master, and Right Worshipful Brother W. W. Martin, Deputy Grand Master, I attended the fifteenth annual convention of the Georgo Washington Masonic Memorial Association at Alexandria, Virginia, on February 23~24, 1925. There were present the Grand Masters and other representatives of nearly all of the Grand¡ Lodges of the United States. We found the Association to be in splendid condit'ion and receiving the hearty co-operation of the Masonic Fraternity at large.

The construction of the Memorial Building is progressing steadily and will probably be completed in about three yeaTS. Several Grand Lodges have already paid into the Treasury, $1.00 for each of their members, and other states have paid more than $1.00 per member, particularly the State. of New Hampshire, which made a showing of having paid in over $2.0'0 per member.

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This Memorial Building is being constructed upon a hill be路 tw~en Washington, D. C., and Alexandria, Virginia, on the old historical road leading from Washington to Mount Vernon, over which George Washington and his compatriots frequently traveled, and when completed will be one of the most attractive edifices in our Nation.

Emerson said that every great organization, every great institution is the lengthened shadow of some man, and it may be properly said that this great Memorial Building being erected by the Freemasons of the United States will be, in a sense, the lengthened shadow of the spirit of George Washington, the Freemason, the Father of our Country; and will recall to the minds of the millions who look upon it, as the generations come and go, the greatness of the Master Mason, George Washington, the ideals ,of citizenship and government for which he stood, and the blessings which he secured for mankind by his genius, exertions and sacrifices., This Memorial Building will be in effect a proclamation of the Freemasons of America to the citizenship of the world, that they revere Washington, the man and the Mason ; that they appreciate the Government of the United States, which he contributed so much to secure to them, and an assurance that that form of Government will be perpetuated.

Every, Mason of the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri should be proud to have a part in the erection of this Memorial, and this Grand Lodge should not cease its labors until every Lodge in this Jurisdiction has contributed its .quota.

During this meeting we visited Washington-Alexandria Lodge No. 22, of which George 'Vashington was a charter member and its First Worshipful Master. We also visited Mount Vernon and the tomb of George Washington, where a beautiful wreath of flowers was placed upon his bier.

The Grand Lodge of Missouri at this session of this Association was again honored by having Most Worshipful Brother Bert S. Le'e elected as a Vice-President of the National Association.

MASONIC HOME. Even though the Masonic Fraternity was doing no other good Missouri and was devoid of all other' worthy purposes, the maintenance of our Masonic Home alone justifies its existence.

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aged and unfortunate brothers and sisters, bringing peace and happiness to them in their declining days, and are holding open the door of opportunity to hundreds of orphans of Master Masons by furnishing them a pleasant home, and by raising and educating them in a way to properly fit them for the hard battle of life.

One has to visit with the Home Family but a short time to become convinced of the tremendous good we are doing.

Let us foster and nourish this our greatest achievement, and may we realize that the man who attempts to reduce the income of this institution, or otherwise hinder its progress, is placing thorns in the· pillows of these good old men and women, and is throwing rough stones in the pathway of these children-somebody's darlings-to become stumblirig blocks to them, and withdrawing the hand of opportunity ·from them.

• "Home is the resort Of love, of joy, of peace, and plenty; where Supporting and supported, cherished friends And dear relations mingle into bliss."

"By the fireside still the light is shining, The children's arms 'round the parents twining; From love so sweet, Oh, who would roam?

Be it ever so homely, home is home."

These children are coming to us in greater numbers and will continue to do so. They have been deprived of hom.e, loveeverything suggested by these quotations. May we be given the vision to continue to do our full duty toward them.

DE MOLAY. The De Molay organization, which has many chapters throughout the State, and is being sponsored by the best of the Masonic Fraternity, should receive the support of all Freemasons. This organization is engaged in the work of associating young men between the ages of sixteen and twenty, and instructing them in the great principles of the brotherhood of man, reverence for God, rectitude of conduct and good citizenship.· Its work cannot help but be· a blessing to every young man who becomes associated with it, and its benefits will no doubt be reflected in the iuture lives of these young men as' citizens. Some have mistaken~ termed this organization, "Junior Masonry", which is wrong. It

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is not a Masonic Organization, although it has the active support of and is sponsored by Freemasons.

INSTALLATIONS. I personally installed the officers of the following Lodges: Charity Lodge No. 331, in St. Joseph, on December 8, 1924.

Zeredatha Lodge No. 189, St. Joseph, on December 9, 1924.

St. Joseph Lodge No. 78, in St. Joseph, on December 1'6, 1924.

King Hill Lodge No. 376, in St. Joseph, on December 2¡0, 1924.

Savannah Lodge No. 71, Savannah, Mo., December 2'7, 1924.

LODGES INSTITUTED. On November 8', 192'4, I went to Helena, Missouri, and instituted Helena Lodge No. 117 under the charter which was granted to this new Lodge at the last communication of this Grand Lodge.

HALLS DEDICATED. Dispensations were granted during the year for the dedication of a number of Masonic Halls throughout the S.tate, a list of which will be found in the Grand Secretary's report.

I personally dedicated a. new Masonic Hall and Temple for Holden Lodge No. 26'2 at Holden, Missouri, on July 10, 1925. This hall is large and beautifully furnished and is provided with every modern convenience, and I desire to take this opportunity of congratulating this Lodge on their achievement.

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During the year we have issued Dispensations for the following new Lodges: November 1, 1924, New Hampton Lodge U. D., at New Hampton, Harrison County.

January .21, 1925, Mendon Lodge U. D., at Mendon, Chariton County.

March 5, 1925, Rockhill Lodge U. D., at Kansas City, JaG!{son County.

CORNERSTONES. Dispensations were granted for the laying of a large number of cornerstones for Masonic Temples, churches, school buildings and court houses, all of which will be found reported in the Grand Secretary's report.

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On December 13, 1924, I personally laid the cornerstone of a new Temple for Maplewood Lodge No. 5&6', at Maplewood, Missouri.

On March 5, 1925, I personally laid the cornerstone of a new Masonic Temple being erected by Richmond Lodge No. 57, at Richmond, Missouri. .

'On April 18', 19215<, I laid the cornerstone of the Marvin Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church of St. Joseph, Missouri.

On October 16, 1925, I laid the cornerstone of the "Green Valley" School, one of the public school buildings in St. Joseph, Missouri.

During the' session of this Grand Lodge, we expect to lay the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple for King Hill Lodge No. 3176, Otf St. Joseph, Missouri.

UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND. You will recall that on April 21, 1924, this Grand Lodge had as its guest Right Worshipful Brother Sir Alfred Robbins, Past Grand Warden of the United Grand Lodge of England. He brought to us a message of good will and brotherly love from our Mother Grand Lodge.

Last January, I learned that Most Worshipful Brother Joseph S. McIntyre Past Grand Master, was going to England, and deemed it proper that we should appoint him as our Ambassador and Representative, to the United Grand Lodge of Engl,and, to show our appreciation of. the visit of Brother Sir Alfred Robbins, and to further the already cordial fraternal relations between these two great jurisdictions. â&#x20AC;˘ My correspondence with Brother McIntyre, the commission given to him, and his report of his visit are as follows: LETTER TO M. W. BROTHER McINTYRE St. Joseph, Mo., January 29, 1925.

Mr. Joseph Shelby McIntyre, Past Grand Master, Gralld Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, St. Louis, Mo. My Dear Sir and M. W. Brother: I have only recently learned of your intention to leave t~e United States the latter part of this month for a visit to Continental Europe and Great Britain.

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to be held April 29, 1925, and believing it .to be possible for you to arrange your itinerary so as to include this date, I am asking you to take this opportunity of thanking the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of England for the evidence of their esteem as shown in the recent visit of our Right Worshipful Brother Sir Alfred Robbins, which has done so much to cement the friendship which exists between English and American Freemasons.

I wish you would express to the Brethren of this Most Worshipful Grand Lodge my personal appreciation of his visit, and for this purpose I have prepared and issued a special Commission which will be delivered to you by Most Worshipful Brother Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary of the Most Worshipful Grand LoQ.ge of Missouri.

Let me wish yOU God speed, and a safe return.

Fraternally an.d sincerely, Orestes Mitchell, Grand Master.

REPLY OF' M. V.'. BROTHER McINTYRE City of St. Louis, January 29th, 1925.

Hon. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, St. Joseph, Missouri.

Most Worshipful Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of even date together with the commission issued by you making me your Special Ambassador to convey to the United Grand Lodge of England and its Most Worshipful Grand¡ Master, the fraternal greetings of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and your appreciation of the visit to this Grand Jurisdiction last year of R. W. Bro. Sir Alfred Rohbins, as the Special Representative of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England.

To be created a special ambassador to bear a message o.f good will from this Grand Jurisdiction to the Mother Grand Lodge of the World and its Grand Master is a great honor which I fully appreciate, and especially so as I understand nothing of this kind has ever been done by any of your predecessors.

You may be sure that I shall try hard to bring into a closer fraternal unity the hearts and minds of the Freemasons of these two . great Jurisdictions, to the end that we may have unity among the

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On my return from Europe, I shall be glad to report to you the result of my visit among the Brethren in England.

I am, Most Worshipful Sir, Fraternally yours, J. S. McIntyre.

COMMISSION TO M. W. BROTHER McINTYRl:<).

To. the Most W010shipful Grand Master, the Gmnd T1Iardms and Brethren of the Most Worshipful, The United G10and Lodge of England.

Greetings: In recognition of the close fraternal relations which now exist and have at all times heretofore existed between the Most WorshiI?ful Grand Lodge of Andent. Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri, and the Most Worshipful, The United Grand Lodge of England, I hereby commission Most Worshipful Brother Joseph Shelby McIntyre, Junior Past Grand Master, as my Special Ambassador to carry to the most Worshipful Grand Lodge-The United Grand Lodge of England, the appreciation of the Freemasons of this Jurisdiction for the evidence of affection shown in the late visit to this Jurisdiction of Right Worshipful Brother, Sir Alfred Robbins,. personal representative of the Most Worshipful Grand Master of said United Grand Lodge, which visit has resulted in binding together in closer bonds of fellowship the hearts and minds of American and British Freemasons; and our said Ambassador is hereby further empowered and instructed to do and perform any service making for a unified Masonry by bringing closer together the Brethren of a common language, ancestry and ideals, and to convey to said Most Worshipful Grand Lodge my heartiest wishes for its continued growth and increased prosperity, knowing _that the fundamental teachings and principals of our Grand Jurisdiction are in perfect acccord with the Ancient Landmarks of our time-honored Institution as exemplified by the Mother Grand Lodge of the World.

Done in the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri, the United States of America, this 29th day of January, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-five, and of Masonry Fifty-nine Hundred and Twenty-five.

Orestes Mitchell, Attest: Grand Master.

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REPORT OF M. W. BROTHER McINTYRE. St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 1925.

Hon. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Master of the G~and Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of the State of Missouri, St. Joseph, Mo. M03t Worshipful Sir and Brother: On the twenty-ninth day {yOast January you kindly commissioned me as the special ambassador of yourself, and the Grand Lodge of the State of Missouri, to convey in person to the United Grand Lodge of England, its Most Worshipful Grand Master, his officers and brethren, you'r wannest fraternal greetings, and the desire of yourself, and the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to have and maintain the closest possible fraternal relations between said Grand Jurisdictions; and you added that one of the reasons for creating this ambassadorship was your desire to manifest in this way your great appreciation of the fraternal visit made to the Freemasons of Missouri last year by R. \V. Brother Sir Alfred Rob-bins, P. G. W., as the ,special representative of the Grand Master, the Duke of Connaught, of the United Grand Lodge of England.

In due course of our journey, we reached London on the evening of April 2'5, and found R. W. Brother Sir Alfred Robbins awaiting our arrival at the Cecil Hotel. After giving us a warm, fraternal welcome, Brother Robbins stated that he had already accepted for us an invitation to attend, on the evening of April 29, the annual Investiture of the Grand Officers, and the Grand Festival following the Investiture-this was an opportunity we had long sought.

Accordingly, at five-fifteen p. m. on April 219, 1 arrived at Freemasons Hall, where as your representative 1 was again warmly welcollied by Most \Vorshipful Brother, the Rt. Hon. Lord Ampthill, Pro Grand Master, and many other prominent Freemasons, the Grand Master, on account of poor health being unable to attend.

The small but beautiful Lodge Room was filled to its utmost capacity with many prominent Freemasons, and there were many others on the outside clamoring for admission.

This annual investiture 'is very formal, rather long drawn out, and most impressive. Only two Grand Lodge Officers are elected, the Grand Master and the Grand Secretary, while all the remaining ones are appointed by the Grand Master. The present Grand Master, an uncle to the King, is serving his twenty-fifth year. The .investiture consists of the announcement by the Grand Director

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of Ceremonies of the name of the appointee, together with a recital of all his Masonic honors, political and social titles; the investment with the badge or jewel of that particular office, and the proclamation of th~ 'Grand Master. There are sixty-one officers of the United Grand Lodge of England, of whom six are Senior Grand Deacons, six are Junior Grand Deacons, and twelve are Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies. In addition to the regular offices, the Grand Master announced a list of sixty-eight on whom honorary ranks had been conferred this year. These honorary ranks ranged from Past Grand Warden to Past Grand Pursuivant.

The entire proceeding required almost two hours. We then repaired to the banquet hall, where for two hours more I enjoyed the good food, the appropriate toasts, rare humor and common sense talks.

During the afternoon and evening of May 2, I was the guest of Gallery Lodge No. 1928. In the afternoon all three of the degrees were conferred, and in the' evening, there was a splendid banquet with the usual number of toasts and speeches.

Both at the festival of the Grand Lodge, and again at the meeting of Gallery Lodge, publicly and privately, I delivered your message of fraternal greetings, explained the Freemasonry of the United States, its teachings, growth, and history, and I also firmly announced the genuine desire of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to have and continue the closest possible fraternal relations with the United Grand Lodge of England, the Mother Grand Lodge of the World. On both occasions, and many times privately, I was assured by everyone that my message was joyfully received and heartily reciprocated.

On all fundamentals of our great Fraternity, I am sure that the Freemasons of England, and those of the various Jurisdictions of America are agreed with no intention on the part of anyone of these Jurisdictions to depart therefro짜l. I was invited to address several Provincial Grand Lodges in England, and the Grand Lodge of Ireland, but I felt constrained to decline all of them.

The visit of R. W. Brother Robbins to America last year has done much to help the English Freemasons understand and want to co-operate with the Freemasons of the United States. Only a few days ago I received a splendid letter from the Pro GJ;and Master of The United Grand Lodge of England, thanking me for my visit, and expressing a strong desire to see at first hand Freemasonry in America, with the assurance that should he ever come to the

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United States he would certainly visit Missouri; and he especially requested me to convey to you and the Grand Lodge of Missouri the warmest fraternal greetings from himself and the United Grand Lodge of England. Through the kindness of R. Worshipful Brother Robbins and others to whom he introduced me, I felt so thoroughly at home in London that I could not realize that I was visiting the largest city in the world for the first time.

I believe that I am the first person who has officially represented the GranD. Master and our Grand Lodge in a European Jurisdiction, and I am most grateful ,for your confidence in this respect. I have no doubt that the perpetuity and usefulness of Freemasonry will be best insured and furthered by the closest possible fraternal relations between English and American Freemasonry; and likewise I doubt not that the future peace and welfare of the world will only he assured by a united, militant Freemasonry, with the aid of similar organizations, and the friendly co-operation of the' English speaking peoples of the world.

Of America and England some poet has said: "Two Empires by the sea, Two peoples, great and free, One anthem raise.

One race of ancient fame, One tongue, one faith, we claim, One God, whose glorious name, We love and praise." am sincerely and fraternally yours" J. S. McIntyre.

FEMALE COLLEGE AT LEXINGTON, MISSOURI. It is perhaps a surprise to the present-day members of the Masonic Fraternity in Missouri to learn that at one time in the early history of our Grand Lodge we operated a college. In 1843, the Grand Lodge purchased the property of Marion College in M.arion County, comprised of 1,300' acres of lanD. and a college building. It was incorporated by the Missouri Legislature under the name of ".Masonic College." In 1804'7, the college was 'moved to Lexington, Missouri, and on July 11, 1848, during a session of the Grand' Lodge held in Lexington, a new college building was dedicated. The college was operated under the supervision of the Grand Lodge. until June, 1'8'59. By an act of the Legislature, ~p足 proved in May, 1'8'61, all of the college property was deeded to the

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State of Missouri, on May 11, 1866, and the State of Missouri then undertook to operate the school as a military institute, which did not seem successful. During the administration of Governor B. Gratz Brown, the property was deeded back to the Masonic Grand Lodge. On April 18, 1871, the Grand Lodge deed'edthis property to the Marvin Female Institute, recently known as Central College of Lexington, Missouri.

A history of this educational adventure of the Grand Lodge of Missouri is to be found in the bulletin issued by the Masonic Service Association of Missouri in August, 19:2'5, which bulletin has been sent to all the Lodges in the State. , Recently the Central College at Lexington, Missouri, has been closed. It has been operated by the Methodist Church since the property was deeded to them in 1\8'71, but during this year, the Methodists decided to close the school, and are desiring to transfer the property to the Presbyterians, who are contemplating consolidating one or more Presbyterian Colleges from different parts of the State, thereby making one large college at Lexington, Missouri, and it is said they expect to raise an endowment fund of a large amount to insure its ,future.

In the deed to the Marvin Female Institute, dated April 18, 1871, are various restrictions which now cloud the title to this property, and the officers of the Presbyterian Church and the Chamber of Commerce of the City of Lexington have requested that the Grand Lodge of Missouri, release any interest which they might have in this property by reason of its abandonment by the Methodists, and by reason of the restrictions in the deed above mentioned. In order that the Grand Lodge might be fully informed in relation to the matter, I appointed a special committee composed of Most Worshipful Brother Arch A. Johnson, Right Worshipful Brother Thad B. Landon and Right Worshipful Brother E. W. Tayler to investigate the situation and to make a .report as to their findings and recommendations to this session of the 'Grand Lodge RACINE LODGE No. 478, A. F. & A. M. It was reported to me that this Lodge in April, 192'5, received a petition for the Degrees; that several ballots were taken, all of which were dark; that the Lodge took a recess and an investigation was made among the members as to the cause of rejection, du~ng which period some members went home, after which the Master called the Lodge together and re-balloted upon the petition,

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which showed an election; that the Entered Apprentice Degree was conferred; that objection was made to the giving of the succeeding Degrees, which objection was overruled.

I sent R. W. Brother W. A. Phipps, D. D. G. M., to investigate the situation. The evidence submitted to me tended to show that the laws of this Grand Lodge had been flagrantly violated. There was suggestion that the Master himself wanted the charter ar路 rested so that he might-reorganize a new Lodge and keep out the members who had been objecting to his procedure.

I deemed it for the best interests of the Lodge and Freemasonry to remove the Master, Worshipful Brother Charles K. Street, from office, which I did on July 10, 192>5, suspending and removing him from office until this Session of this Grand Lodge, and notifying him to appear to answer to the charge of official misconduct and violation of the Rules and Regulations of the Grand Lodge of Missouri in relation to the balloting upon and conferring of Degrees upon the candidate in question. I have filed all papers and correspondence in relation to the matter with the Appeals and Grievances Committee.

DECISIONS. During the year a multitude of questions have been submitted to me for decision. As usual, the questions asked were practically all covered by. the Constitution and By-laws aJld I have answered them promptly, giving reference to the section covering the subject. It would be of no value to report all of these various cases, and I am submitting only those decisions which I believe may be of interest.

1. Is a Junior Warden guilty of unMasonic conduct in refusing to prepare and file charges against a Brother under Section 23'8, 239 and 229?

Ans. Yes. 2. Is a bl,ind man eligible to receive the Degrees?

Ans. No. 3'. A Brother was charged with un Masonic conduct. After the act was committed, he was suspended by the Lodge for nonpayment of his dues. Did the Lodge have jurisdiction over him for the purpose of preferring charges ~nd trial, after the Lodge had suspended him?

Ans. Yes. 4. Is a school teacher who temporarily resides ill the juris-

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diction of the Lodge where his school is located, but permanently resides with his parents in the jurisdiction of another Lodge, and votes there, eligible to petition' for the degrees in the Lodge where his school is located without a waiver Df jurisdiction '?

Ans. No. 5. ,Is a man who has lost one leg above the knee, qualified to receive the Degrees '?

Ans. Not unless he possesses and uses an artificial leg with a flexible joint so that he c~n perform the cerelponies. &. How long is a dimit good, .and what privileges has the holder?

Ans. No time limit is fixed by the by-laws. When a member takes a dimit, he ceases to be a Freemason ,in good stand,ing and has no privileges whatever, except that of petition, for membership. Section 174, 1761 and 196.

7. ,If a member affiliates with the Catholic Church, does that cop.stitute any grounds for charges against him?

Ans. No. Freemasonry bars no 'one and does not question anyone because of his religious faith or church affiliations. All that is required of hiI,ll is that he be a believer in God. 8. Is the use of the phrase, "The Masonic Jewelry House of St. Louis", in a business advertisement of a jewelry store, in violation of Section 2(}4 of the Grand Lodge by-laws?

Ans. Yes. 9. If a member has been runnfng an advertisement for more than ten years, which ad'vertisement is路 now in violation of the Grand Lodge by-laws, has this member acquired that prescriptive right to violate his Masonic obligations? . . Ans. No. 10. Can a jewelry house advertise that it has "Masonic jewelry" for sale?

Ans. No. 11. Can a jewelry house, in illustrating its advertisements of jewelry for sale, use an illustration of a ring, for instance, which shows the square. and compasses as a part of the design of the . ring?

Ans. No. 12. In its general and non-specific terms, does the by-law, as at present phrased, take cognizance of the words, ~'Prophet", "Companion", "Sir Knight", or "Noble" as offense against the Grand Lodge Law, or does it leave these expressions to the laws of the

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Royal Arch Chapter, Council, Commandery and Shrine, to deal with?

Ans. Section 2'04 only applies to Freemasonry as administered by the Grand Lodge of Missouri, to-wit: three Degrees, and their terms, signs and symbols.

13. Is a member of the regular United States Navy, and who has no fixed place of abode, eligible to receive the Degrees in Missouri at this time? . Ans. No. 14. Under Section 2'04 of the Grand Lodge by-laws, is it proper for a Mason who is operating a travelling bureau to advertise as follows: "The Blue Lodge members have no op'Portunity for tours like the members of the Shrine and the Knights Templar, and are left to make their own vacation trips. To be helpful in this direction, we come to the rescue, and have arranged a tour for Blue Lodge members-the party will be limited to Masons and their families, or invited friends"?

Ans. Such advertising is undoubtedly an attempt to use the Masonic connection for business purposes, and is in violation olf this section.

15. Would it be proper for a Lodge to vote from its treasury, $500.00 as a bonus to secure a factory for the city where the Lodge is located?

Ans. No. 16. Is a man whose business is running a tent show, who is not in our jurisdiction more than four or five days a year, who has no home, except in hotels wherever his show may be operated, entitled to petition for the Degrees in the town where he happens to keep his bank account?

Ans. No.路 17.路 A series of questions were asked as to permitting representatives of Masonic publications to seek subscriptions in lodge rooms and ante-rooms, and also whether it was permissible for a Lodge to issue bulletins in relation to its meetings and activities, and to seek advertising to run in the columns of its bulletins. I answered this series of questions as follow~: Ans. I do not think it can be said it would be unMasonic conduct to do any of the things referr~d to. It js my idea that the Grand Lodge sho.uld not attempt to regulate every little affair going on around and about the lodge rooms.

Regulation can be overdone. It aDpears to me that matters such as referred to in your letter should be left to

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the sound discretion of the officers of the Lodges. What little advertising is done in these bulletins is generally nothing more than indirect donations of the advertiser to the fund to defray the expeI].se of issuing the bulletin, and I doubt if it ever would be considered as competitive with those engaged in the advertising business.

18. Can a member residing in the jurisdiction of a Lodge, apply 'to his Lodge for a certificate of good standing and then petition another Lodge in another part of the State where he does not live or expect to live, for affiliation accompanying his petition with the certificate of good standing?

Ans. No. 19. Should the Grand Master grant a dispensation for a new Lodge to be composed of two classes of mem.bers; one, regular members, and another, associate members or contributing members? , Ans. No. .~ 2,0. Would it be proper for a Lodge to adopt a by-law providing that the Lodge should, in addition to its regular members, also receive associate or contributing members from other Lodges, which said Master Masons would have neIther vote or actual membership in the Lodge, but would contribute a fixed sum for membership; the money raised from such associate membership to be used by the Lodge in Masonic research work?

Ans. I think such a by-law would be contrary to the let~ tel' and spirit of the constitution and by-laws of the Grand Lodge; that the constitution and by-laws of the Grand Lodge of Missouri only contemplate and permit a Lodge having but one class of members, and that being regular Master Masons with no sort of dual membership.

21. Is a ring, watch charm or coat lapel button, to which are affixed a square and compass emblem, such an article as to come within the term "Masonic Supplies", as used in Section 2'04 of the Grand Lodge By-laws, page 19'5, Grand J~odgc Reports for 1'924?

Ans. No, Masonic supplies as used in that Section mean any article which the Lodge may need and use in carrying on .,.its work, and does not a'P'ply to personal jewelry of. individual Masons.

22. The question was asked to define the jurisdiction between Ionic Lodge No. 1'54 of J!esloge; Missouri, and Elvins Lodge No. 599, of Flat River, Missouri. Between these two towns there is another settlement called St. Francois. Neither :F'lat River, St. Francois nor Desloge are incorporated, and neither of these settlements

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have any sort of city"government or boundary lines. The territory surrounding these settlements and between them is t~ickly populated. There is no Lodge at St. Francois.

My decision was as follows: "These towns are unincorporated. This is practically open territory the same as the country and jurisdiction would have to be determined as provided in Section 187 of the Grand Lodge By-laws, and it is my ruling that the dividing line between these two Lodges will be a line located half way between the location of the two lodge halls as now located. The line will continue at that place until one of the Lodges should move their hall, when, of course, the line would shift to the new half-way mark."

23. Should the Grand Master grant a Dispensation fDr a Lodge to appear in lodge regalia and officiate in the dedication of a bridge?

Ans. No. During the year I have had numerous requests to grant dispensations for this purpose and have declined all of them on the theory that Grand Lodge Law did not contemplate a Lodge taking any part in any public procession except one of State or National consequence, and that it would be lowering the dignity of Masonry to participate in the public dedication of bridges. It would be establishing a precedent which would know no bounds.

24. Salem' Lodge No. 225, A. F. & A. MoO, at Salem, Missouri, conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree upon one C. R. Hays in 1920. He never took any further action in the matter until in the spring of 1925, when he petitioned for advancement. His petition was voted upon at a meeting of the Lodge held July 3, 1925路, and upon ballot being taken was rejected. At a meeting of this Lodge held August 28, 1925,. the Senior Warden reported C. R. Hayes present prepared to receive the Fellow Craft Degree.

Objections of Brethren were overruled and the Master, upon the earnest solicitation of other Brethren, reluctantly conferred the Fellow Craft Degree.

Upon this matter being referred tome, I held that the action 'of the Lodge in conferring the Fellow Craft Degree upon this Brother was void and of no effect, and that this Brother remains an Entered Apprentice, rejected as to advancement. I have filed all corres路pondence and statements fsecured in relation to this matter with the Jurispruden.~e Committee.

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CONCLUSION. Again I must express my great appreciation and thanks to the Fraternity for having bestowed upon me so many honors and 'affording me the privilege of laboring in a cause which. is so dear to my heart. .

The past year has been a most pleasant one; the Brethren have been most kind to me, and friendships. have been made throughout the State which will be long cherished. There are many whom I could thank for numerous kindnesses and helpful acts .during the year, but space does not permit my enumerating them, but I feel that I must mention Most Worshipful Brother Frank R. Jesse, our Worthy Grand Secretary, upon whom I have had to call many times for assistance. and advice, and 'Most Worshipful Brother Corona H. Briggs, Past Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Ray V. Denslow, Grand Junior Steward, Right Worshipful Brother Rev. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain, and Right Worshipful Brother J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer. They have been often tried and never found wanting.

The sands in the Hour Glass have about run their course.

"Little by little the time goes byShort j;f you sing through it, long if you sigh Little by little-an hour a day, Gone with the years. that have vanished away.

Little by little the race is run; Trouble and waiting and toil are done."

Finally, my Brethren, you belong to an Ancient, Honorable and Dignified Fraternity, which has always been an exem:plar _of all that is good, both in private and public life. Upon each individual member rests the responsibility of maintaining the good reputation and beneficent influence of this Institution throughout the world.

To do this means work, but it should be a labor of love. We should be found laborers among the leaders in the cause of right. Our communities, state and nation need our earnest thought and effort.

Let us not be tried and found wanting.

"The world has need of greatness, men who rise Upon the stepping stones of Yesterday To the Tomorrow of their dreams and ours; The world has need of power; the power to build, The strength to break down barriers; to erect

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Th'e world has need of hope inv'incibl~; ..

Of daily effort crowning daily prayer; The world has need of vision, ere it sees The first dawn of that fairer, nobler sphere Rising from out the toil of sacrifice.

Great is the world's need! All the gifts of might And power and will to conquer Destiny; The gifts of service, tolerance, loyalty, Of strenuous purpose and of honest toil; Of gladness and good cheer, of merry hearts, Of knightly zest and gallant bravery; But most of all, the world has need of Love."

Respectfully and fraternally submitted, ORIDSTES MITCHELL, Grand Master.

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REPORT OF GRAND SECRETARY. M. W. Bro: Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, presented his annual report which was adopted as follows: .

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

Brethren: Herewith I present report of official action in the office of Grand Secretary, covering the period between October 6, 1924, and October 16, 1925: NEW LODGES. Three new Lodges chartered at the last session of the Grand Lodge were set at work according to law, and are named, numbered and located as follows:

Lodge Helena Greentop Clarence

CHARTERED OCTOBER 22, 1924.

No. Location County 117 Helena Andrew 635 Greentop Schuyler 662 Cla.rence Shelby

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DUPLICATE CHARTERS. By order of M. W. Bro. Orestes Mitchell, Grand Master, duplicate charters were issued to the following Lodges: Miller Lodge No. 567; charter damaged by water; duplicate issued December 11, 1924.

East Prairie Lodge No. 384; charter damaged by water; duplicate issued January 24, 1925.

Puxico Lodge No. 596; charter destroyed by fire; duplicate issued January 30, 1925.

Rockville Lodge No. 341; charter destroyed by fire; duplicate issued February 12, 1925.

Rocky Comfort Lodge No. 533; charter destroyed by fire; duplicate issued February 14, 1925.

Macks Creek Lodge No. 433; charter damaged by water; duplicate issued' May 23, t925.

SURRENDERED CHARTERS. Moundville Lodge No. 628, located at Moundville, Vernon County, surrendered charter May 2, 1925, sending books and papers to this office as well as $50.83 cash in their treasury; also paid their full qu~ta to the George Washington Memorial Fund-$23.

Grand Lodge Certificates of Good Standing have been issued to all members of this Lodge who were entitled thereto.

Biswell Lodge No. 510, located at路 Browning, Linn County, 8ur-

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rendered charter .Tune 20, 1l!J25, sending books and papers to this office and $~,64 cash in their treasury, In addition thereto, $35.00 has been realized on sale of Columns belonging to this Lodge. Sale was made by R. W. Bro. Eo W. Tayler, D. D. G. M., who has charge of the effects of this Lodge.

CONSOLIDATED CHARTER. On September 5, 1925, the District Deputy Grand Master of the 46th District, returned the charter of Emmanuel Lodge No, 595, at B:;tdo, Texas County, to this office for cancellation, with the information that Emmanuel Lodge No, 595 had consolidated with Texas Lodge No. 177 at Houston, Texas County, under the name and number of the latter Lodge.

PROCEEDINGS DISTRIBUTED. The 1924 Proceedings were prin ted and distributed 50 days after the Grand Lodge Session.

COMMISSIONS TO DISTRICT DEPL1TY GRAND MASTERS. By order of M. ,V. Bro. Orestes Mitchell, commissions were issued to the sixty District Deputy Grand Masters.

CHANGES IN DISTRICT DEPUTY' GRAND MASTERS. R. W. Bro. Charles Banks, D. D. G. M., First District, Kirksville, having resigned, W. Bro. Charles F. Link, Kirksville, was appointed to fill the vacancy.

R. W. Bro. R. D. Johnson, D. D. G. M., Fourth District, Marshall, having resigned, W. Bro. T. W. Hosldns, Slater, was appointed to fill the vacancy.

R. W. Bro. Jesse J. Shaw, D. D. G. M., Twenty-ninth District, Elsberry, having died February 16, ] 'J25, 짜l. Bro. Roscoe B. Black, Elsberry, was appointed to fill the vacancy.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Grand Master Mitchell granted Dispensations for three new Lodges as follows: November I, 1924, New Hampton Lodge, New Hampton, Harrison County; 28 petitioners; Fifth District.

Hendrix Newman, 'V. M.; E. F. Moore, S. W.; Charles W. Jones, J. W. January 24, 1925, Mendon Lodge. Mendon, Chariton County; 23 petitioners; Nineteenth District; Walter Ivan Pope, W. 1\1:.; Wm. Larson, S. W.; Wm. D. West, J. W. March 5, 1925, Rockhill Lodge. Kansas City, Jackson County; 20 petitioners; Twenty-second District; Isidor M. Lux, W. M.; Alva Jolliff, S. W.; Jacob Braun, J. W. COMMISSION TO GRAND REPRESENTATIVE. Grand Master Mitchell appointed as Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri near the Grand Lodge of Queensland (United Grand Lodge of); R. W. Bro. Samuel Jones Cossart, Brisbane.

RECOMMENDED FOR APPOINTMENT. Grand Master Mitchell recommended the following .Bl'ethren as

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Grand Representatives of sister Grand ~urisdictions near the Grand Lodge of Missouri: England Illinois South Carolina

R. W. Bro. Ray V. Denslow R. W. Bro. DuVal Smith ..: R. W. Bro. Wm. B. Wood _

St. Louis St. Joseph Rosendale

BLANKS FOR ANNUAL RETURNS. Two copies were mailed .Tune 1st to each Lodge with accompanying circular which gave full information to the Secretaries; and on July 10th sealed circular was sent to all non-reporting Lodges again calling their attention to the law in regard to returns. There were two delinquents on August 1st which have now reported and paid their Grand Lodge per capita tax.

DELINQUENT LODGES. McGee Lodge No. 146, College Mound; paid Aug. 18th $1l5.35 Also fine ~................................................ 10.00 Newton Lodge No. 1.75, Stark City; paid Aug. 10-Sept. 5............ 46.35 STATISTICAL. Number of Chartered Lodges in this Jurisdiction _ 659 Number of Chartered Lodges making returns 4<660 Number of Members in Chartered Lodges ll1,794 Number of Members in Lodges U. D...................................................

101 Number of Members in Biswell Lodge No. 510 (surrendered)....

51 Number of Members in Moundville Lodge No. 628 (surrendered) 23 Total number of Master Masons in the Jurisdiction Raised Net gain, 19 25.........................•._ _ _

ll1,969 4,717 2,072

STATEMENT OF PER CAPITA TAX FOR 1925.

In Chartered Lodges, 111,794 Master Masons at $2.10 each .. $234,767.40 Arrears _................................................................

1,506.05

Overpaid, 1924

$236,273.45 • 70.10

Amount Dues Remitted..............................................................

$236,203.35 2,331.00

Due Grand Lodge Unpaid Balance due Grand Lodge

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$233,872.35 90.15

Credits for 1926............................................................................

$233,782.20 145.45

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Total Per Capita Tax for 1925 to October 16th

_$233,927.65

*Emmanuel Lodge No. 595 made returns August 1, 1925, and consolidated with Texas Lodge No. 177, September 5, 1925.

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REPORTS OF DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. Blanks for these reports were sent to the sixty District Deputy Grand Masters on July 15th. The diligence and loyalty of these Brethren materially assisted in securing the reports and per capita tax from our 660 Lodges.

SPECIAL DISPENSATIONS. To Lay Cornerstones.

R. A. Breuer, D. D. G. M., Court House, Linn.

W. N. Marbut, D. D. G. M., Christian Church, Monett.

James F. Blair, D. D. G. M., Baptist Church, Archie, Mo. W. W. Martin, Deputy Grand Master, Southwest Teachers' College, Springfield.

F. R. Jesse, P. G. M., Christian Church, Glasgow.

Albert J. Clay, P. M., Church, Desloge.

F. R. Jesse, P. G. M., High School, Harrisonville.

C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., Grand Street Baptist Church, Springfield. 'rhornton Jennings, D. D. G. M., Christian Church, Windsor.

F'red B. Howarth, D. D. G. M., New Christian Hospital, St. Louis. ·W. A. Clark, P. G. M., High School, Jefferson City.

C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., High School, Milan.

Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain, University Methodist Church, University City. .

C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., Baptist Church, Springfield.

Harry D. Stephens, D. D. G. M., South Joplin Christian Church, Joplin.

T. H. Edwards, D. D. G. M., High School. Salisbury C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., Baptist Church, Ash Grove.

Dedication of New Halls.

C. H. Briggs, P. G. M., Pleasant Lodge No. 160, Morrisville.

M. E. Schmidt, D. D. G. M., Prairie Home.

R. A. Breuer, D. D. G. M., Easter No. 575, St. ·Clair.

John Pickard, Grand Sr. Warden, Howard No.4, New Franklin.

S. P. Cunningham, D. D. G. M., Mokane No. 612.

Henry T. Woerther, District Lecturer, Maplewood No. 566.

J. E. Reeds, D. D. G. M., Jonesburg No. 457.

Tuscan No. 630 (2) Triangle No. 638 Shekinah No. 256

Reballots.

Kirbyville No. 1264 (2) Paul Revere No. 330 Mizpah No. 639

Elvins No. 599 Pomegranate No. 95 Clifton No. 463 (2)

Election of Officers Out of Time Centertown No. 611 Sampson No. 298 Elvins No. 599 Hemple No. 37 Spring Hill No. 155 Public Installations.

• Trinity No. 641 Mt. Moriah No. 40

Erwin No. 121 Meet in Other Halls.

Keystone No. 243

Magnolia No. 626

COURTESIES RECEIVED AND GRANTED. By direction of Grand Master Mitchell, 301 requests have been

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made to sister Grand Jurisdictions to confer degrees for Missouri Lodges. and 166 requests have been received by Lodges in Missouri to confer degrees for sister Grand Jurisdictions.

TRANSPORTATION AND Ho'rELS. Early in September. circular letters were mailed to all Lodges with' the information that railroads in the State had agreed to sell round-trip tickets at one and one-half fare on the certificate plan.

Copies of this circular may be found in the Grand Lodge.

MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI. Warrant No. 189 for $30.33 was issued to the Masonic Home on June 30. 1925. to cover two-thirds of the back dues collected since October 6. 1924.

The per capita tax for 1n25 to and including October 16. 1925, tog-ether with arrears received since July 1. 1925, amounts to $233,927.65, five-sevenths of which, $167.091.18. has been turned over to the Home at weekly intervals.

Recapitulation.

Two-thirds of back dues to June 30. 1925 .. _._............

Five-sevenths of 1925 per capita tax. as above ...

Grand total paid to the Home since Oct. 6, 1924,,

$ 30.33 ..... 167,091.18

... .....

.$167.121.51

THE DR. WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND. This fund consists of: One $500 U. S. Bond. 3d Liberty Loan, at 41.4 % ...... __ $500.00 In teres t on sam e.... __ ....... __ . ... ........ .. __ .. .... $21. 25 Certificate of Dep., Northwestern T. Co., St. Louis __ 44.88 66.13 Total Li.brary Fund __ .

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$566.13

GRAND LODGE PROPERTY. Fully described in Report of Auditor of Accounts of Grand Lodge.

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SPECIAL INITIATION FEE FOR BENEFIT .OF MASONIC HOME OF MISSOURI As shown below, total amoun t received on this account from OctOber 6, 1924 to October 15, 1925 ·$ 43,850.00 Total amount reported on this account, October 6, 1924 .. t 243,800.00 Grand tot.al paid to Masonic Home to and including October '15,' 1925 $287,650.00 ·Excluding $50 paid by Callao Lodge No. 38; for protested check. tIncluding check for $50, Callao Lodge No. 38; protested and returned' to Lodge for collection.

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16 Memphis ........... . 70.00 17 Clarksville ..........

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19 Paris Union ........ . 70.00 20 St. Louis ............. 310.00 21 I Havana 60.00 Wellington ..... .... 80.00 22 23 Florida ..............

24 'Vyaconda .......... . 40.00 Naphtali ............ -. 70.00 25 26 Ava ............. ,....

27 Evergreen ........... 10.00 28 St. .John ............. 130.00 29 Windsor 30.00 Huntsville ........... 40.00 30 Liberty ............... 70.00 31 32 Humphreys ..........

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79 Bridgeton ...........

80 Central ..............

81 路82 Jackson .............

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83 ~4 Webster Groves .....

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85 Brookfield ........... ?6 Washington ........ .

87 88 Defiance .............

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89 90 Russellville .........

91 Madison .............

92 Perseverance ........

93 St. Marks ............

94 Vienna ...............

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97 98 Webster .............

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99 100 Ash Grove .......... .

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101 102 Bloomington ....... .

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103 104 Heroine ..............

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105 106 Gallatin .............

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108 109 Stanberry .......... .

110 Marcus ............. .

111 Trenton ............. .

112 Maitland ........ .. ..

113 Plattsburg ......... .

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116 Barnes ...............

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138 Oregon . .............. 10.00 139 ........

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141 142 Pleasant Grove .....

Irondale . ............

143 Modern . ............. 20.00 144 Latimer .............

145 McGee . .............. 10.00 146 147 Cass . ................ 60.00 148 I Purdy . ..............

Lexington . .......... 120.00 149 Birming ............. 70.00 150 Milton ............... 20.00 151 152 I Linn Creek ......... 70.00 153 I Bloomfield .......... 70.00 Ionic . ................ 70.00 154 155 \ Springhill ........... 50.00 156 I Ashland ............. 20.00 157 I North Star ........... 50.00 158 I Mountain Grove .... 120.00 159 I Green City .......... 70.00 Pleasant ............. 10.00 160 161 \ Clifton Hill .........

Whitesville .......... 40.00 162 Occidental ........... 60.00 163 164 I Joachim .............

Maryville ........... 160.00 165 Portageville 166 Revere ..............

167 168 I Colony ...............

169 I Camden Point ......

170 I Benevolence ......... 50.00 171 I Hartford ............. 50.00 172 I Censer ...............

Gray Summit ....... 40.00 173 174 I Sturgeon ........ , .... 70.00 '

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175 \ Newton .

176 Point Pleasant . 30.00 177 I Texas . 20.00 178 I Griswold .. 30.00 179 Pride of the West .. , 140.00 180 I Pyramid . 380.00 181 Novelty ..

182 Pilot Knob . 20.00 183 California . 30.00 184 Morley . 10.00 185 Chamois . 110.00 186 Morality . 10.00 187 Hermon , . 70.00 188 Hannibal . 40.00 189 Zeredatha . 200.00 190 Putnam . 10.00 In ·Wilson .. 10.00 192 Franltford . 10.00 193 Angerona .. , .......• 20.00 194 Wellsville . 100.00 I!Hi Bolivar . 50.00 196 Quitman .. 20.00 I!J7 Carthage . 130.00 198 Allensville .

199 New Hope . 20.00 200 Sonora . 130.00 201 Ravenwood .

202 Westville . 20.00 20:1 Brumley , .. '" .

204 Rowley .

205 Trilumina . 110.00 206 Somerset .. 20.00 207 Clay ' . 40.00 208 Salisbury . 140.00 209 Poplar Bluff .

210 Unionville .

211 Hickory Hill . 30.00 212 Four Mile . 110.00 213 Rolla .. 200.00 214 I<'orest City .

215 Hornersville .

2J 6 Hale City . 80.00 217 Barbee . 60.00 218 Good Hope . 520.00 219 Albert Pike . 190.00 220 Kansas City . 460.00 221 Mystic Tie .. 20.00 222 La Belle .

223 Ray . 10.00 224 Hamilton ..

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Lodge

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Saline Cypress' 1 Shelbina Clanin 229 230 St. James 231 I Cardwell 232 I Polo Bucklin 233 234 St. Francois Weatherby 235 236 1 Sedalia 237 1 La Plata 238 I Rushville 239 I Hopewell 240 ·1 Manes 241 I Palestine 242 I Portland 243 I Keystone 244 I Middle Fabius Knob Noster 245 246 Montgomery 247 I Neosho 248 Clarkton 249 Carroll 250 Glensted 251 Hope 252 Alanthus 253 Laredo Butler 254 255 Alton 256 Shekinah 257 Lodge of Light 258 Ravanna 259 Lodge of Love 260 Mechanicsville 261 Florence 262 Holden 263 Summit 264 Kirbyville 265 Corinthian 266 Social 267 Aurora 268 Lodge of Truth 269 Brotherhood 270 New Salem 271 Solomon 272 Granite 273 St. Clair 274 Cold Spring

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110.00 60.00 20.00 60.00 20.00 30.00 60.00 50.00 30.00 310.00

160.00 70.00 30.00 150.00 50.00 30.00 10.00 20.00 50.00 10.00 20.00 40.00 50.00 90.00 160.00 90.00 40.00 40.00 50.00

50.00 40.00 200.00 90.00

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275 Bunker ............ ,.

276 Grand River • • • . • • '0 Wm. D. Muir~ .......

277 278 Essex Hogle's Creek 279 280 Reeds Spring .......

281 Fenton ............. , 282 Cosmos ............. 0.

283 Stockton .............

284 Canopy ..............

285 Earl .............

286 Urich .......... . . ,.

287 Craft 288 Hermitage 289 Graham ..............

290 Fairmount ..........

291 Edina .............. ,.

292 Lamar 293 Sarcoxie .............

294 Mound City ..........

295 Moniteau ............

Sparta ...............

296 297 Ozark ................

298 Sampson ........... ..

299 I Temple .............. .

300 I Doric ........... ....

White Hall .........

301 Lick Creek ..........

302 303 I Osage ................

304 I Signal ...............

305 l_cecile-DaYlight ....

Ashlar ...............

306 307 New Londen ........

Parrott ..............

308 King Hiram .........

309 310 I Sil{eston .............

311 I Kearney .............

312 I Cuba ................ .

313 I Meramec ...........

314 I Pine .................

315 .Jerusalem ...........

316 Rural .................

317 Osborn ...............

318 Eldorado ............

319 \ Paulville ........... .

320 Versailles .......... .

321 Jonathan ......... ...

322 Hardin ............. ..

Corner Stone ....... .

323 324 McDonald ......... .

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80.00 70,00 70.00 30.00 30.00 10.00 480.00

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No·1 325 326 327 328 329 330 :l31 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374

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Linn .................

Mt. Zion . ............

Cainesville . ........

Kennedy . ...........

Paul Revere .........

Charity Excello . .............

Ch illicothe . .........

Breckenridge . ...... .

Joplin . ............. .

Hallsville . ...........

Blue Springs . .......

Herculaneum Fidelity . .............

Westport Rockville . ...........

Circle . ...............

Agricola . ............

Moberly . ............

Fellowship . .........

Arlington . ...........

America . ........... .

Wadesburg ......... .

Pollock ..............

Tyrian ...............

Mosaic . ..............

Friend . ..............

Barnesville . .........

Hebron . .............

Adelphi . .............

Ancient Landmark ..

Aux Vasse . .........

Northwest . ........ ,.

Garrett . .............

Tuscan . ..............

Riddick . .............

Hiram ...............

Fraternal . ...........

Higginsville . ........

Bayou . ..............

Adair . ...............

Barry . ...............

Crescent Hill . .......

Composite ...........

Williamstown .......

Sheldon ..............

Nonpareil ............

Belle .................

Wilderness ..........

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20.00 100.00 10.00

30.00 830.00 20.00 30.00 60.00

190.00 60.00 20.00 20.00

80.00 10.00

1925. ] No路1 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424

GraJld Lodye of Missouri Lodge

Paid

I Waynesville I King Hill ..... . . .

Ancient Craft ...

I Berlin ........... . , ..

I Billings ............ .

Queen City.. , ........

I Ionia ................ .

I Mt Ararat ......... . ......... .

I Pythagoras I East Prairie ........ . ..........

I Richland I Dayton ...........

I Woodside I Chula ...........

I Arcana ...........

Marionville Raytown ........... .

Christian ........... .

Bee Hive ............

Lucerne .............

Hatfield ........... ..

Western Light ......

Gower ...............

Jasper .............. .

Pike .................

Decatur ............ .

Carterville ..........

Malta ............... .

Lowry City ......... .

Rosendale .......... .

Everton ..............

Malden .............. .

Charleston ...........

Montrose ........... .

Louisville .......... . ................

I Iberia I Joppa ................

City ..... .

I Appleton Valley ...............

Greensburg .........

Hunnewell ..........

I Cache ............... .

I White Water ....... .

Clear Creek ....... .

Star ................ .

I Itaska .............. . .............. .

I Urbana I Gate of the Temple.

Galt ................ .

I Samaritan .......... . "

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10.00 120.00 20.00 30.00 40.00 130.00 140.00

30.00 120.00 40.00 30.00 10.00

70.00 '20.00 20.00 40.00 30.00 40.00 70.00 60.00

30.00 10.00 20.00 10.00 60.00

340~00 40.00 140.00 50.00 470.00 20.00 50.00

No., 425 426 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474

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20.00 I Green Ridge Rothville ............ 10.00 30.00 \ Glenwood ...........

Pittsville ............ 30.00 New Madrid ......... 10.00 \ I Winona . ............. 20.00 I Cement .............. .........

40.00 I Competition I Mack's Creek .......

I Wheeling ............

Roc!<bridge ..........

Gothic ............... 10.00 Lafayette 20.00 'Temperance ......... 30.00 Mt. Olive ........... 10.00 Trowel .............. 80.00 Excelsior ........... . 30.00 Burlington .......... 10.00 Anchor . ............. 90.00 Ada . .................

West Gate ........... 280.00 Ivanhoe .. ............ 1330.00 Jacoby . .............. 20.00 Schell City . .........

Bois D'Arc . ......... 30.00 Belton ............... 50.00 Raymore . ........... 10.00 Verona ............. . 10.00 Forsyth .............

Continental .........

Hinton . ............. 20.00 Wallace ............. 10.00 Jonesburg . .......... 10.00 Melville .............. 10.00 Hazelwood ..........

Lambskin . .......... 300.00 . ......

I Caruthersville Fe ............. 10.00 I Santa I Clifton . .............. 50.00 . ...........

I Concordia Gaynor City . ........ \ Southwest . ......... 10.00 Pleasant Hope ..... . 30.00 Red Oak ........... . 10.00 Plato ................

Nodaway ............ 90.00 Mineral .............. 20.00 Pickering ........... 10.00 Nineveh .............

Guilford ............. 20.-()0 '

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48 No·1

Lodge

Paid

475 Golden ..............

476 Mt. Hope ........... . 30.00 477 Henderson ........ .. 30.00 478 Radne 20.00 479 I Rich Hill ............ 30.00 480 I Jewel ................ 80.00 481 I Marceline ....... .... 140.00 482 Cl in tonv ille ......... 30.00 483 I Fairfax .............. 30.00 484 Kirkwood ........... . 250.00 485 I r:old Water ......... .

486 I Cairo 40.00 487 Chilhowee 488 \ Lock Spring .......

20.00 189 I Lakeville ............

490 Montevallo ........

491 Vandalia ........ .... 40.00 492 I Daggett ......... .... 20.00 493 Vernon ............. .

494 Lewistown ......... .

495 Unity ................ 50.00 496 Robert Burns 50.00 497 \ Equality ...........

30.00 498 I Pee Dee ............ . 30.00 499 Harmony ......... ... 210.00 500 Jameson ..............

501 Buckner . . . . . ... . . . . 30.00 502 Philadelphia ........ 20.00 503 I Prairie Home ....... . 40.00 504 Platte City ....... . 60.00 505 I Euclid ............... ,190.00 506 Lathrop ............ .

507 I Clearmont ........... . 40.00 508 iI Saxton .............. . 10.00 509 I Van Buren ..........

20.00 510 Bi~well .............. !ill SkIdmore ............

512 I Webb City 230.00 513 Senath ............ ... f.14 Granby ..............

515 Galena ........... ...

516 Milford ..............

517 Selig-man ...... ... .

518 1 Oriental ........... . 40.00 519 Crane .............. .. 40.00 520 \ Clifton Heights . ... 200.00 521 I Lockwood ... ... .... 40.00 522 Gate City ......... .. 370.00 523 Stinson ........... .... 30.00 52.4 I Spickarosville 40.00

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No·1 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 563 564 56 2 566 567 5f.8 569 570 571 572 573 574

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Paid

Cunningham Wayne ..............

Higbee ..............

Conway ..............

Apollo ...............

Peculiar • • • • • • • • . • ' 0 ' Lane's Prairie .......

Dexter . ..............

Comfort ..............

Columbia ............

Blackwell ...........

Ingomar Bethel Stella ................

Dawn . ...............

Winigan .............

J acksonv ille Ferguson ............

Mansfield ............

Algabil ............. ' Zalma ...............

Orient ........ '. .' ..

South Gate ..........

Clinton ..............

Carl Junction .......

Rose Hill .............

Pendleton ...........

Calhoun ..............

Clarksburg .........

I Foster ...............

Summersville ........

I Prairie ........... ...

Blairstown ..........

Moscow ..............

Clarksdale ...........

Nelson ...............

Cowgill . .............

Deepwater ..........

York .................

Jamesport ...........

Tebbetts .............

Maplewood ...........

Miller ................

Naylor ...............

Tiff City ............

Republic Hayti ..................

Rutledge ............

Bernie ............... .... ..

LaMonte .

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30.00 90.00 20.00 30.00 20.00 10.00 130.00 30.00 220.00 80.00 230.00 40.00 30.00

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Grand Lodge of Missouri

1925. ] Lodge 575 576 577 578 579 580 581 582 583 584 585 586 587 588 589 590 591 592 593 594 595 596 597 598 599 600 601 602 603 604 605 606 607 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 618 619

Easter Olive Branch Ewing Forest Park Grandin Houston Illmo Koshkonong Novinger Red. Bird Shaml'Ocl{ Criterion Branson St. Francisville Grove Spring Advance Barnett LaRussell Union Blodgett Emmanuel Puxico Bosworth Leadwood Elvins Cosby Clayton Acacia Morehouse Strasburg Walker Craig Eminence Strafford Warrenton Clark Cen tertown l\iokane ellston Mt. Washington Chaffee Marion Swope Park Grandview Fairview

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80.00 220.00 40.00 70.00 40.00 30.00 30.00 70.00 40.00 10.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 90.00 20.00 10.00 10.00 70.00 20.00 300.00 200.00 30.00 30.00 20.00 30.00 20.00 80.00

20.00 340.00 200.00 30.06 90.00 60.00 30.00

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Lodge

49 Paid

620 Willard . 10.00 621 Anderson . 20.00 622 Norwood . 90.00 r,23 Maple . 30.00 624 Owensville . 130.00 625 Sheffield . 460.00 626 Magnolia . 360.00 627 Wallace Park .

628 , .

629 Valley Park .

630 East Gate 2640.00 631 Tower Grove .

632 Belgrade 20.00 633 Archie............ . .. 40.00 634 Steele.............. .. 40.00 635 Greentop .

636 ,Veaubleau .

637 Mountain View . 20.00 638 Triangle . 180.00 639 Mizpah . 280.00 640 Jennings . 140.00 641 Trinity . 170.00 642 Benj. Franklin . 240.00 643 Northeast . 330.00 Grain Valley . 10.00 644 645 Clever ..

646 Shaveh .. 360.00 647 Noel . 50.00 648 Elmer . 60.00 649 University . 220.00 650 Parma .. 20.00 651 Cleveland . 40.00 652 Pilgrim . 250.00 653 Shawnee . 50.00 ()54 I Commonwealth . 310.00 655 I Gardenville 100.00 656 I Country Club . 220.00 657 I Progress . 270.00 658 Purity .. 190.00 659 Alpha . 30.00 660 I Holliday . 30.00 661 I Theodore Roosevelt. 90.00 662 I Clarence .

U.D.I Mendon 130.00 U.D路I Rockhill 140.00

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Total as shown on Cash Book, Page 40 .... $ 43,900.00 Less check from Callao Lodge No. 38, in payment or protested check as shown in Cash Book, Page 15......

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1925. ]

Grand Lodge of

Ml~ssouri

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THE GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. At our 1923 Grand Lodge. session a total of $38,573.60 was re~ ported as having been received from nil sources as con tribu tlon toward the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. In 1924 $39,428.55 additional was reported, making a total of $78,002.15. In addition to this $881.00 had been paid direct to J. Claude Keiper, Secretary-Treasurer, Washington, D. C., making a grand total of $78,883.15 to October 6, 1924. Since this date, $10.00 has been reported as received by Bro. Keiper from our Algabil Lodge 544 and $.15,562.91 has been received by the Grand Secretary, as itemized and sho~/n below, making a grand total of $94,456.06 contributed by the Grand Lodge of Missouri to this cause up to October 15th, 1925.

Key . , Paid in Full § Paid to J. C. Keiper + Previously Paid on Accoun t Only Paid to I,ODGE F. R. Jesse IIMissouri .

21Meridian : 115.00 31Beacon 167.00 4jHoward :..

30.75 5jUnited : .

6/Ark .

25.75 7l O'Sullivan .

81Williamsburg 5.00 159.75 91Geo. Washington 10IAgency 107.00 lllPauldingville '" 12\Tyro + 131Rising Sun • 141Eolia .

12.00 15jWestern Star .

42.00 161Memphis .

51. 75 171Clarksville .

181Palmyra .

63.50 191Paris Union • 4.4.34 20[St. Louis .

211Havana .

33.00 221Wellington ..

17.25 23jFlorida .

36.25 241Wyaconda :j: 251Naphtali .

261Ava .

56.25 271Evergreen .

281St. John's • 291Windsor .

27.50 30lHuntsville .

44.00 311Liberty : :j:

LODGE 32\Humphreys 331Ralls 341Troy 351Mercer 361Cooper 371Hemple 381Callao 3DIDe Witt 40:Mt. Moriah 411Bismarck 421Middle Grove 431Jefferson 44jFair Play 451Bonhomme 461Wentzville 47jFayette 48jFulton .49lHolt 50lXenia 511Livingston ..52[Wakanda 53[Weston 541Index 551Arrow Rock 561Tipton 57\Richmond 581Monticello , 5 91Cen tralia 60INew Bloomfield 61!Waverly 621Vincil

Paid to F. R. Jesse .

28.50 .

30.00 36.25 ..

50.00 .. .

27.25 .

23.50 .. . .

25.00 .

30.75 .. .

11. 75 .

21.50 .. . :j:

49.50 16.25 30.50

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66.75 31. 75 33.00 7.50

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Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 631cambridge _.• 64 Monroe : _...........

53:00 65 Pattonsburg 58.75 661Grant City....................

50.00 671Rocheport -- .• 681Kennett ......................• 691Sullivan -- .........• 20.00 7°IArmstrong --.

71ISavannah . }8.00 721Gorin .

731Eureka .

741Warren ........................• 85.00 751Silex .

10.25 761Independence .

144.00 77ILebanon _.

51.50 __ .. __ ,__ ......• 781St. Joseph 791Polar Star • 80lBridgeton _ .

57.00 811Central - -.---._ .......• 40.00 821Jackson _ .

54.66 831Laclede .

841Webster Groves • 17.75 851Miami .

68.50 86/Brookfield .

42.00 871Washington -_ .

20.75 S81Defiance .

100.00 89IFriendship ..

90lRussellville ................• 911Madison t 92IPerseverance :j: 93jSt. Marks_ .__ • 941Vienna ~ __ _:j: 951Pomegranate -.

961St. Andrews ._ • 33.00 62.00 971Bethany -.

981Webster .

29.00 991Mt. Vernon ... lOOIAsh Grove .

40.50 1011Bogard _ .

29.0.0 1021Bloomington - ....• 1031West View _ .

14.00 1041Heroine .. .

243.75 1051Kirksville -_.-_ .

118.75 1061Gallatin .

40.00 1071Greenville .

68.50 1081Altamont .

15.00 1091Stanberry .

42.55 1l0lMarcus -.-.-- .

45.00 l~llTrenton

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1121Maitland .

1131Plattsburg .

114lTwilight ......................•

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Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 115lLaddonia 1.8.00 116jBarnes ' ..

117IHeleria..

6.25 118lKingston .

64.00 1191De Soto -t 120lCompass t 1211Erwin .-.

1221 Tri plett _------.--+ 1231Hermann -- --.

1241Union Star .

14.00 1251Gentryville .

1261Seaman -- : .

1271Athens .

1281Lorraine _ .

129!l\fonett . .. ..

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1331Star of the West... __ .• 13410lean .

13 5 1Braymer .

1361Phoenix _.• 1371Delphian - .

1381Lincoln .

13910regon .

140lPapinsvlIle _ __ . t 141lAmsterdam .

142lPleasant Grove _ 143IIrondale' ..

144lModern t 145lLatimer ..

1461McGee .

1471Cass -1481Purdy --.-..

149lLexington .

150lBirming .

1511Milton .

1521Linn Creek ,__ . t 1531Bloomfield t 1541Ionic : .

1551Springhill 1: 1561Ashland .

1571North Star .

1581Mtn. Grove .

1591Green City __ ..

16 0lPleasant .

161jClifton HilL. .

1621Whitesville .

16310ccidental .

1641Joachim .

1651Maryville .

166jPortageville ..

83.75 24.00 23.00 36.75 90.00 33.50 14.75 59.00 26.50 19.75 21.50 34.50 12.50 34.25 46.00 28.75 46.50

24.75 31.00 34.25 36.00 34.00 95.00 93.00 149.00 26.00

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Grand Lodge of Missouri

Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 1671Revere '" 56.00 1681Colony ........................• 42.00 1691Camden Point............

39.50 170lBenevolence 13.25 171IHartford * 172ICenser .

50.00 173/Gray Summit * 42.50 1741Sturgeon .

27.00 17 51Newton ........................• 1761Point PleasanL * 177ITexas ..........................• 178\GriSWOld * '31.00 179 Pride of the WesL .. • 180lPyramid ......................• 39.00 1811Novel ty ......................• 1821Pilot Knob • 1831California ..................• 184lMorley, .

1851Chamois ......................• 1861l\iorality ......................• 1871Hermon .

21.50 188\Hannibal . .

18 9/Zeredatha 1901Putnam .

33.00 1911Wilson .

192/Frankford .

1931Angerona .

1941Wellsville .

1951Bolivar .

78.50 1961Quitman .

11.50 1971Carthage .

1981Allensville ..

12.50 1991New Hope .

200lSonora .

40.00 2011Ravenwood .

15.25 202\Westville .

17.50 2031Brumley ..

16.50 2041Rowley ..

35.75 2051Trilumina .

76.50 2061Somerset ..

16.25 2071 Clay .

2081Salisbury ~ .

209lP?plar Bluff • 165.00 21°IUilionville .

22.50 211jHickory HilL. • 2121Four Mile ..

34.25 2131Rolla ..

93.25 214IForest City ..

23.75 2151Hornersville .

2161Hale City t 2171Barbee .

52.00 2181Good Hope .

170.25

LODGE 219/Albert Pike 220lKansas City 2211Mystic Tie 222 La Belle 2231Ray 2241Hamilton 2251Salem 2261Sallne 2271Cypress 2281Shelbina 229jClaftin 230ISt. James 2311Cardwell 232jPolo 2331Bucklin 234jSt. Francois 2351Weatherby 2361Sedalia 2371La Plata 2381Rushville 2391Hopewell 240lManes 2411Palestine 2421Portland 243lKeystone 2441Middle Fabius 2451Knobnoster 2461.Montgomery 247INeosho 248lClarkton 2491Carroll 250!Glensted 251\Hope 2521Alanthus 2531Laredo 2541Butler 2551Alton 2561Shekinah 2571Lodge of Light.

2581Ravanna 259!LOdge of Love 260lMechanicsville .261lFlorence 2621Holden 2631Summit 2641Kirbyville 265\Corinthian, 2661Social 2671 A urora 2681Lodge of Truth 2691Brotherhood 270lNew Salem

Paid to F. R. Jesse

.. .. .. .. .

2%.00 17.00 35.50 4.00

t . .. ..

83.50 28.25 18.75 .

. . .. __ .. .

11.75 28.50 18.25 23.25 25.75 . '" .

.. . . .

41.00 73.00 .

12.00

. . . .

--

8.00

12.00

t * . . .

27.00 21.50 14.25

*

..

15.25 .

.. .

45.95 23.00

t .. . .. .. .. ..

*

31.00 17.00 35.75 28.00 32.50 36.50

. .. . . ..

57.00 31.50 35.00

. ..

23.75

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Paid to Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse LOnGE F. R. Jesse 271ISolomon ......................• 3221Hardin .

272IGranite . ...

100.00 • 323jCorner Stone 2731St. Clair :\: 3241McDonald 136.00 2741Cold Spring .

18.00 325jDockery t 2751Bunker .

3261Linn · t 2761Grand River .

3271Mt. Zion .

58.50.

23.00 3281Cainesville : .

277IWm.D. Muir • 2781Essex .

329iKennedy .

18.00 18.50 279JHogles Creek .

330lPaul Revere .

36.00 280lReed Spring ..

7.50 3311Charity .

2811Fenton .

3321Excello ...

39.00 282/Cosmos .

3331Chillicothe ....

45.50 2831Stockton .

27.75 3341Breckenridge ..

30.75 2841Canopy .

3351Joplin .

2851Earl .

17.75 3361Hallsville .

2861Urich .

3371Blue Springs ...

83.00 2871Craft .

3381Herculaneum .

2881Hermitage ~ ..

339!Fidelity .

18.75 .289/Graham ..

340lWestport .

467.50 14.00 290lFairmount .

3411Rockville t 2911Edina .

48.00 11.50 342lCircl~ .

292\Lamar .

31. 75 14.00 3431Agricola .. .

2931Sarcoxie 61.50 119.00 3441.Moberly .

87.00 294\Mound City • 3451Fellowship .

2951Moniteau .

23.50 3461Arlington .

2961Sparta . . 3471America .

29710zark ............................• 39.00 3481Wadesburg .

2981 Sam pson ..

21.00 349'IPollock .

2991Temple .

350lTyrian ] 2.75 300lDoric '" 44.00 351/Mosaic .

3011White HalL ..

23.00 31.25 3521Friend .

3021Lick Creek + 23.50 3531Barnesville ..

30310sage 3541Hebron .

3041Signal .

15.50 3551Adelphi ..

12.00 27.00 305lCeclle-Daylight .

3561Ancient Landmark.· 3061Ashlar .

20.00 3571Auxvasse .

74.00 3071New London • 3581Northwest + 3081Parrott ...

3591Garrett 3091King Hiram .

39.00 360lTuscan .

310lSikeston 48.75 3611Riddick .

311IKearney ..

26.00 362IHiram t 3121Cuba .

18.75 3631Fraternal ..

11.00' 3641Higginsville 3131Meramec .. + 3651Bayou .

34.00 3141Pine ..

13.00 3661Adair .

92.00 315jJerusalem t 12.00 367jBarry ..

3161Rural .

46.00 32.50 3681Crescent HilL ..

31710sborn ~ t 3691Composite 1: 318jFJldorado + 12.50 370lWilliamstown ..

3191Paulville ...

45.50 371ISheldon .

320lVersailles .

31. 75 12.75 3721Nonpareil ..

321!.Tonathan .

47.50

+

+

+

+

55

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Paid to

F. R. Jesse

373IBelle -.

3741Wilderness - .

375\Waynesville .

376jKing HilL. _ • 377/Ancient Craft :1: 3781Berlin """"""""""""" 3791Billings .

380lQueen City .

3811Ionia ............................• 3821Mt. Ararat ..................• 3831 P ythagoras ................• 3841East Prairie .

3851Richland .

386jDayton _ .

3871Woodside .

38 8'ICh ula ..........................• 3891Arcana ........................• 3901Marionville .

3911Raytown ......................• 3921Christian ....................• 393/Bee' Hive __ .

3941Lucerne .

3 951Ha ttield ......................• 3961Western Light .t 3971Gower ..........................• 3981Jasper .

3991Plke .

400lDecatur .

4011Carterville :....• 4021Malta 4403/Lowry City .

4041Rosendale ..................• 4051Everton .

406/Malden .

4071Charleston :j: 4081Montrose :t 4091Louisville ....................• 410 lIberia .

411I Jo ppa ..........................• 412)Appleton City t 4131Valley .........................• 414jGreensburg :1: 4151Hunnewell .

4161Cache .

4171White Water .

4181Clear Creek ..............• 4191Star .

420lItaska -.....• 4211Urbana -- ..

4221Gate of the Temple..

4231Galt -.

17.50 21.75 199.00 13.00 12.50 26.75

22.25 28.50 7.50 8.25

25.00 18.75 72.00 13.50

25.00 23.25

22.25 59.00 16.25 32.75

34.00

41.00

243.00 13.25 17.50 33.50 ] 50.00

Paid to

LODGE

F .. R. Jesse 7.50 4241Samaritan 4251Green Ridge _ .

35.50 4261Rothville ....................• 50.00 4271Glenwood -.

17.00 4281Pittsville .

4291New Madrid .

430/Winona _ .

12.00 4311Cement ........................• 31.00 4321Competition .. , - .

20.25 20.00 433lMack's Creek .

4341Wheeling + 4351Rockbridge - _ .

13.25 4361Gothic -.

30.00 4371Lafayette .

36.00 4381Temperance ..............• 4391Mt. Olive .

44°ITrowel .

41. 75 4411Excelsior .

37.75 4421Burlington ..................• 443jAnchor .

231.00 4441 Ada -.....• 445lWest Gate ..................• 6.00 '446lIvanhoe 4471Jacoby : .

17.75 50.00 448\Schell City • 449!Bois D'Arc .

9.00 450lBelton .

26.00 4511Raymore ....................• 41.00 4521Verona .

13.00 453\Forsyth , .

15.50 4541Contfnental .................• 4551Hinton ...

26.25 4561Wallace .

18.75 4571Jonesburg ..................• 458jMelville .

25.00 4591Hazelwood .

21.50 460lLambskin :/: 4611Caruthersville ..........• 462/Santa Fe .

17.50 4631Clifton .

4641Concordla ....................• 51.00 4651Gaynor City • 466/Southwest .

20.50 4671Pleasant Hope ..

15.00 468!Red Oak .

15.00 4691Plato .

45.50 470lNodaway .

50.00 471/Mineral :1: 4721Pickering ..................• 4731Nineveh .

24.00 4741Guilford .

+

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Proceedings of the

Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 4751Golden t 37.00 4761Mt. Hope """""""""" 4771Henderson .

17.25 478\Racine ..........................• 4791Rich Hill .

35.75 480lJewel .

15.00 4811Marceline -..• 67.50 4821Clintonville .

27.00 4831Fairfax ........................• 55.00 54.75 484'IKirkwood .

25.00 4851Cold Water .

4861Cairo .

4871Chilhowee :1: 4881Lock Spring .

71.00 37.25 4891Lakevllle .

490jMontevallo .

9.25 28.25 4911Vandalia """""""""" 4921Daggett ......................• 493IVernon .

8.25 4941Lewistown .

4951Unity : .

16.50 4961Robert Burns .

17.50 4971Equality .

25.00.

4981Pee Dee .

14.25 4991Harmony .

500lJameson . . 5011Buckner .

S02jPhiladelphia , 9.25 S031Prairie Home ._ : .

12.50 5041Platte City __ ..

66.00 5051Euclid .

80.66 5061Lathrop .

20.00 15.25 5071Clearmont .

5081Saxton .

12.25 509jVan Buren _ t 510lBiswell (surr.) _.:1: 21. 75 51llSkidmore .

5121Webb City • 5131Senath :1: 514IGranby .

39.00 5151Galena .

9.75 5161Milford .

5171Seligman _ :1: 5181°riental .

519iCrane ............................• 114.25 520lClifton Heights ........• 33.75 5211Lockwood _.

852.00 5221Gate City.............. ..

14.25 5231Stinson .

46.50 5241Spickardsville .

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Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 5251Cunningham 5261Wayne .

32.50 5271Higbee .

31.50 5281Conway .

47.00 5291Apollo .

530jPeculiar 10 531lLane's Prairie .

17.00 5321Dexter .

105.00 5331Comfort ......................• 13.50 534jColumbia .

5351Blackwell ..................• 5361Ingomar """"'''''''''''' t 537/Bethel .

5381Stella -......• 539\Dawn .

25.25 540lWinigan .

5411Jacksonville .

35.00 542IFerguson ....................• 5431Mansfield :1: 5441AIgabil . t .._.··.....· 545/Zalma .

75.50 5461°rient .

5471South Gate .

5481Clinton .

51.25 5491Carl Junction ............• 550lRose Hill .

87.00 5511Pendleton .

F>S2lCalhoun .

13.00 5531ClarksbUrg .

33.00 5541Foster : .

13.75 5551Summersville .

556\Prairie ........................• 5571Blairstown '" 5581Moscow .

49.00 5591Clarksdale .

560lNeison t 5611Cowgill ; .

22.75 5621Deepwater .

16.00 5631York _...............• 34.00 5641Jamesport .

565\Tebbetts __ .

5661Maplewood ~ 5671Miller -.

19.25 568\Naylor .

5691Tiff City .

'7.25 570lRepublic .

35.50 33.50 571IHayti .

5721Rutledge --.:1: 5731Bernie .

574/La Monte •

t$10.00 paid to J. Claude Keiper direct.

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Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 5751Easter :1: 57610live Branch • 5771Ewing .· ···.···t 5781Forest Park * 5791Grandin .........................• 18.00 580lHouston .

581\Illmo ............................• 5821Koshkonong ..............• 583jNovinger * 5841Red Bird * 5851Shamrock ....................• 5861Criterion .

12.25 5871Branson .

19.2.5 5881St. Francisville ........• 8.50 5891Grove Spring .

590lAdvance .

23.50 • 18.00 5911Barnett .

5921La Russell 5931Union '.

16.00 594/Blodgett .

8.00 595\Emmanuel (consolo) 16.25 596/Puxico .

36.50 5971Bosworth .

29.00 598jLeadwood .

5D91Elvins 600lCosby ..........................• 71.00 6011Clayton ........................• 6021Acacia ..........................• 26.25 6031Morehouse .

6041Strasburg .

27.75 17.25

+

+

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6071Eminence * 6081Strafford .

6091Warrenton ..................• 610lClark .

6111Centertown ................• 612/Mokane ........................• 6131Wellston ....................• 614JMt. Washington 6151Chaffee * 6161Marion .

6171Swope Park 6181Grandview ..................• 619/Fairview ....................•

84.00 10.75 37.00

+ +

13.50

Paid to LODGE F. R. Jesse 6201 Willard ........................• 60.00 6211Anderson t 6221Norwood * 6231Maple ..........................•.

39.00 62410wensville ..................• 6251Sheffield :j: 626\Magnolia ......................• 6271Wallace Park 10.25 6281Moundville (surr.} * 23.00 62-9lValley Park • 630lEast Gate + 6311Tower Grove ............• 6321Belgrade :j: 6331Archie 26.50 6341Steele ..........................• 6351Green top.......................

7.50 6361Weaubleau 18.50 6371Mtn. View • 6381Triangle ......................• 21.00 6391Mizpah * 640lJennings * 6411Trinity ..........................• 6421Benj. Franklin ..........• 6431Northeast 104.00 644jGrain Valley • 6451Clever ..........................• 646jShaveh ..........................• 647lNoel 8.25 6481Elmer ..........................• 6491University 650/Parma * 52.00 6511Cleveland ..................• 6521Pilgrim ........................• 65 31Shawnee ......................• 6541Commonwealth ..........• 6551Gardenville ................• 6561Country Club • 6571Progress * 658IPurity • 6591Alpha ............................• 1.75 660lHolliday ......................• 6611Theo. Roosevelt ........• 662/Clarence .

+

$15,5G1.91 Wagner, Jesse J ..

Zeredatha Lodge 189...

TotaL

1.00 $15,5 62. 91

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Proceed拢ngs of the RECAPITULATION.

Total receipts to October 6, 1924, as shown on Page 65, Proceedings of 1924 $78,883.15 Received by Grand Secretary, October 6, 1924, to October 15, 1925 15,562.91 Reported by J. C. Keiper (from Algabil Lodge No. 544)........

10.00 Grand Total to and including October 15, 1925

$94,456.06

GRAND LODGE FINANCES. From October 6, 1924, to and including November 15, 1924.

Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, in account with Wm. A. Hall, Grand Treasurer

hVO:'_

Receipts.

Cash balance, October 6, 1924..

Received from---"Back dues __ Manuals Dues Receipts Interest, Daily Balances Interest, Liberty Bonds

路 ..

__

$ 90,583.41 ,.$ . .. . .

27.50 69.75 16.50 163.50 743.73

1,020.98 $ 91,604.39

Disbul'sements.

Pay Roll Ck. for 1924.. $ 18,142.05 Previously unpaid 1923 Payroll Checks ..

73.60 Grand Lodge, expenses of session .

490.30 Stratton D. Brooks, expo to Grand Lodge ..

21.65 District Deputy Grand Masters' Dinner .

134.00 50.00 C. L. Alexander, Chairman C. Lodges .

W. R. Shrodes, Chairman PayrolL. __ ..

100.00 H. A. Krueger, Grand Tiler..__ .__ __ __ ..

150.00 H. DaCosta, Reporter .

75.00 Menke Printing Co __ __ .

9.50 St. Louis Masonic Temple Association __ __ ..

8,000.00 500.00 Orestes Mitchell, expenses Grand Master .

A. Mather, past service, Fraternal Cor ..

750.00 C. C. Woods, Emeritus Fraternal Cor __ ..

150.00 52.75 Funeral expenses Wm. F. Kuhn, P. G. M .

Expense cornerstone layings ..

45.25 100.00 Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer's Bonds ..

100.00 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor ..

224.29 Spalding Stationery Co., printing and supplies ..

125.00 Board of Education, rent G. L. office __ ..

F. R. Jesse, salary Grand Secretary.. __ ..

416.00 250.00 J. R. McLachlan, salary Grand Lecturer .

24.49 J. R. McLachlan, expense Grand Lecturer. __ ..

150.00 Assistant to Grand Secretary .

'175.00 Assistan t to Grand Secretary ..

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Liberty Bonds (investment} .., Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Mrs. T. E. Garrett (appropriated} Cash Balance, November 15, 1924

. . .

19,512.16 6.16 30.00

49,857.20 41,74'7.19

.

Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, in account with E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer..

'November 15, 1924, to October 16, 1925, inclusive.

Receipts.

Ca<o"J. <,dance in 1st National Bank in St. Louis, ]\: :e:;n1'ler' 15, 1924 .

Back dGes from 1924 : $ Sale ofMasonic Manuals : .

By-Laws .

Dues Receipts .

Library Manuals : .

Proceedings' .

RefundsArch A. Johnson, PayrolL .

1st National Bank in St. L.-PayroIL .

Dead Lodge Certificates .

Dispensations, Lodges U. D. (3} .

Charter Fees (3} ..

E. W. Tayler, sale of columns, Biswell Lodge No. 510 ~ .

Cash bal. from treasury, Biswell Lodge No. 510 (su rrendered) .

Cash. bal. from treasury Moundville Lodge No. 628 (surrendered) .

Copying return for Lodge No. 199 .

Fine for delinquency, McGee l.;odge No. 146 .

Interest on 'dai-Iy balances Nov. 15, 1924 to Oct. 16, 1925 : .

Interest on Liberty Loans and Treasury Certificates, Nov. 15, 1924, to Oct. 16, 1925 .

$ 41,747.19 18.00 1,413.00 45.00 734.55 13.50 7.00 5.00 52.55 15.50 90.00 60.00 35.00 9.64 50.83 1.00 10.00 802.33 2,582.69

5,945.59

Per Capita Tax, 1925, to and including Oct. 16

$ 47,692.78 233,927.65

Total income Nov. 15, 1924, to Oct. 16. 1925,

$281,620.43

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Disbursements.

Exp. Del. to CI~icago-Mas. Servo Ass'n U. S $ 285.01 Exp. Del. to St. Louis, Mas. ~erv. Ass'n U. S .

31.25 Masonic Service Ass'n of Missouri, exp .

2,500.00 Masonic Service Association of Missouri, motion picture machine : ..

400.00 Orestes Mitchell,. G. M., salary and expense .

1,500.00 Meeting D. D. G. M.'s at Kansas City .

1,207.51 G. B. Pennington-wife (Appro.) Lodge No. 205 400.00 Mrs. Nancy Hall路(Appro.) Lodge No. 381.. .

200.00 5'5.00 J. L. Heckenlively, architect, expo to St. Louis ..

C. H. Briggs, .exp. to St. L. Mas. Temple ,Ass'n .

42.00 A. Mather, Chm'n. Fraternal Correspondence .

750.00 C. C. Woods, Em. Fraternal CorrespondenL ..

600.00 Exp. Spl. Deputies, by order of Grand Master .

98.55 Exp. laying cornerstones by order of G. M .

71.05 Exp. del. to "G. W." at Alexandria, Virginia .

433.40 Masonic Relief Ass'n U. S. and Canada .

274.74 R. R. Kreeger, Chairman "French Children" .

200.00 R. C. Ott, framed portrait, Orestes MitchelL..

300.00 Printing, postage, stationery, incidentals .

1,400.00 Spalding Stationery Co., printing and supplies ..

927.57 6,000.00 Investment, Liberty Bonds .

3,537.70 Mendle Printing Co., 1924 Proceedings, etc .

495.00 Mendle Printing Co., 10M Mas. Manuals (fiat) .

150.34 Expense funeral, M. W. Bro. Wm. A. Hall .

Expense funeral, M. W. Bro. Wm. F. Johnson .

156.99 Expense funeral, M. W. Bro. Robt. F. Stevenson 70.67 1,375.00 Board of Education, rent, Grand Lodge offices..

4,584.00 Salary, Grand Secretary, F. R. Jesse .

2,750.00 Salary, Grand. Lecturer, J. R. McLachlan .

752.87 Expenses, Grand Lecturer, J. R. McLachlan .

Assistant to Grand Secretary .

1,650.00 1,925.00 Assistant to Grand Secretary .

500.00 Salary, Grand Treasurer .

Mrs. T. E. Garrett (Appro.) .

278.53 15.00 Floral emb., funeral Harry A. Krueger, G. T. 18.50 F. P. Willey, four half-tones, 1924 Pro ..

4.25 R. V. Denslow, half-tones, 1924 Pro .

15.00 H. G. Lihou, Lodge No. 163, lost Payroll Ck .

19.75 Merchants Ice Company .

Buxton & Skinner, office chair .

21.50 10.00 Mississippi Valley Trust Co., safe deposit box .

21.50 H. d' ABly, engraving and binding Certificate .

16.18 Bert S. Lee, Chm'n. George Washington Mem .

7.50 Case & Thomas, Insurance, G. L. furniture .

5.00 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor, checking bonds .

52.82 Bell Telephone, Central 1796 .

30.33 Back dues, Masonic Home of MissourL .

Five-sevenths 1925 Per Cap. Tax to Mas. Home.. 167,091.18 Cash balance, in Bank, October 16, 1925....

203,230.69 $ 78,389.74

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Grand Lodge of Missouri Recapitul~tion.

'Receipts, Wm. A. Hall Grand TreasurerCash balance and receipts to Nov. 15, 1924.. $ 91,604.39 Disbursements, Oct. 6, 1924 to Nov. 15,1924.. 49,857.20 Cash balance

;

$ 41,747.19

Receipts, E. E. Morris, Grand TreasurerNov. 15, 1924 to Oct. 15, 1925

$239,873.24

Total receipts _ Disbursements, E. E. Morris, Grand Treas.Nov. 15, 1924 to Oct. 16, 1925

$281,620.43 $203,230.69

Cash balance, in bank, Oct. 16, 1925....$ 78,389.74

Fraternally submitted,

Grand Secretary.

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REPORT 'OF GRAND TREASURER WM. A. HALL. M. W. Bro. Frank R. Jesse, Gral~d Secr.etary, presents report of M .. W.· Bro. Wm. A. Hall, Grand Treasurer (deceased) : 0.

To the Most-Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missou1'i:

Brethren: 111

The following is a list of my receipts and disbursements detail since my last report: RECEIPTS.

1924 Oct.. 24 25 30

Balance on hand, Oct. 6, 1924, as shown by Bank Book, First National Bank in St. Louis $90,583.41 Received from Grand Secretary......................................

113.75 Received from Grand Secretary, into Liberty Bonds.

743.73 Received from Grand Secretary, into Daily Bal..

163.50 Total Receipts

..

........................................ $91,604.39

DISBURSEMENTS. Warrant 1924.

No. Oct.

23 1 24 2 25 • 3 25 4 25

5

25 25 25 25 25

6 7 8 9 10

25

11

25

12

25

13

Amount

Grand Lodge Payroll (1924) ................ $18, 142.05 Orestes Mitchell, expense ....................

500.00 Expense 1924 G. L. Session................

490.30 Arthur Mather, past service for Fraternal Correspondence ..........

750.00 Dinner, D. D. G. M.'s134.00 Melbourne Hotel ..............................

150.00 C. C. Woods, Emeritus Correspond...

22.75 John Pickard, expo W. 1<'. K. funeral 14.25 W. W. Martin, expo laying C. S.........

31.00 F. O. Wood, expo laying C. S., Clinton L. Markland, Lodge No. 70, mileage 22.05 and per diem for 1923....................

Geo. Moore, Lodge No. 257, mileage 27.55 and per diem for 1923....................

H. L. Mann, D. D. G. M., 19th Dist., mileage and per diem for 1923....

24.00 100.00 Premo Bonds G. Sec'y and Treas.....

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of

..

...

• - !

Warra~t ':} No. 1924.

Oct. 25 14 H. Clay Perkins, Auditor, 1924.

25 15 C. L. Alexander, Chm'n. C. ,Lodges ...

25 16 W. R. Shrodes, Chm'n. Co ll1 . PayrolL 25 17 H. A. Krueger, G. T. t610j31/24....

25 18 Spalding Sta. Co., 4M 2c envelopes ..

28 19 Board of Education, rent (Nov.).:... ~ 28 20 F. R. Jesse, salary, G. Sec'y (Oct.) ....

28 21 J. R. McLachlan, sal., G. Lee. (Oct.) ..

28 22 Assistant to G. Sec'y (Oct.) ................

28 23 Assistant to G. "Sec'y (Oct.) ...............: 30 24 Stratton D. Brooks, expo to G. L .....

31 25 1st Nat. Bank, St. Louis, Bonds at 4 1,4 %.....:............................

Nov. 1 26 1st Nat. Bank, St. Louis, Bonds at 41,4 % .........:......................'....

1 27 J. C. Garrell, expo W.F. K. funeraL 2 28 H. DaCosta, reporting 1924 Pro.........

3 29 Menke Prtg. Co., ·invitations........ ___ ......

3 30 Bell Telephone-Central 1796............

3 31 Spalding Sta. Co., prtg.-supplies....

3 32 Mrs. T. E. Garrett (appropriated) ..

5 33 Mas: Temple Ass'n, St. Louis..............

6 34 J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lec. (Oct.) .. .~

.Total Disbursements

63

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.

., )

Amount 100~00

50.00 100.00 150.00 88.00 125.00 416.00 250.00 150.00 175.00 21.65 10,283;63 '9,228.53 30.00 75.00 9.50 6.16 136.29 30.00 8,000.00 24.49

...... - ....... _-_._---

$49,8?7.20

Recapitulation.

Total Receipts Total Disbursements

$91,604.39 49,857.20

__

Bank Balance, Nov. 15, 1924

$41,747.19

Fraternally submitted,

FRANK R. JESSE, For \iVm. A. Hall (deceased), Grand Treasurer.

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REPORT OF GRAND TREASURER. R. VV. Bro. E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, presented his report as Grand Treasurer, which was adopted as follows, together with report of Auditor: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A~路F. & A. M. of Missouri:

Brethren: Herewith I submit my report as Grand Treasurer, covering the period from November 15, 1924, to October 15, '1925, together with my books and vouchers.

The following is a list of my receipts and disbursements in detail since November 15, 1924: RECEIPTS. 1924.

Nov. 15

Dec.

20 21 5 19

1925.

Jan. 3 13 21 27 Feb. 7 17 March 3 16 17 31 April 15 17 May 5 20 25 June 8 29 July 1 2 3 6

7 8 9 10

Cash balance on hand, Nov.路 15, 1924, as shown by bank book. .

Received from Grand Secretary.. $

."

$ 41,747.19 214.70 212.50 141.65 96.35 123.20 145.20 79.10 142.70 77.80 127.60 115.20 126.30 106.17 124.15 892.17 92.10 84.00 200.83 52.55 68.45 99.10 5,746.90 1,423.70 6,780.65 3,474.20 2,731.65 7,302.80 5,844.95 7,208.45

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July

Aug.

Sept.

Oct.

65

Grand Lodge of Missouri 11 Received from Grund Secreta.ry......... ,..

13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 1 3 4 11 12 17 18 24 27 5 9 21 23 30 10 15

6,713.85 8.086.10 12,131. 75 19,424.20 5,414.55 7,087.80 5,060.55 15.988.05 13,493.00 l{>,075.55 8,885.15 8,140.35 10,775.70 8,617.55 10,941.80 7,451.70 21,018.95 .8,684.90 2,891.70 1,933.80 66.10 210.95 151.65 26.10 134.20 43.05 48.85 29.55 124.65 23.80 14.75 79.09 94.20 1,371.85

239,070.91 $280,818.10

INTEREST ON DAILY BALANCES. 1924.

Novembel' Decem bel' __ 1925.

January __ .. __ February March April ;; _ May June July _ August September

__ __

__..__

Total receipts to Oct. 15, 1925

__

__..__ __

__

__

__ __

$ 89.65

.

67.76

. 51.29 . 41.01 . 39.58 . 37.68 . 34.03 . 29.73 . 87.65 . 171.08 . 152.87 .

802.33 $281,620.43

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DISBURSEMENTS. Warrant 1924 No. Nov.

15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 20 21 22 24 24 29 29 29 29 29

Dec.

1

1 1

3 5 5 5

6 6 6 6

13 13 13 20 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24

Amount

35

Ayres-Tubbesing, emblem, funeral Wm. A. Hall $ 36 C. H. Briggs, expense funeral Wm. A. HalL 37 R. R. Kreeger, expense funeral Wm. A. Hall 38 C. H. Briggs, expo Chgo. Mas. Servo 路U. S ..

39 J. R. McLachlan, expo Chgo. Mas. Servo U. S. 40 . R. V. Denslow, expo Chgo. Mas. Servo U. S : 41 F. R. Jesse, expo Chgo. Mas. Servo U. S ..

42 Orestes Mitchell,exp. funeral of Wm. A. Hall 43 . Orestes Mitchell, expo Chgo. M. S. A., U. S .....

44 R. V. Denslow, ac. M. S. Ass'n of Mo., motion picture machine .. ..

45 Perkins Audit Co., checking safe-dep 46 G. S. McLanahan, expo Chgo. M. S. A., U. S .

47 Printing, postage, stationery, inc .

48 Meeting D. D. G. M.'s at Kansas City .

49 B: S. Lee, expo funeral Wm. A. Hall, P. G. M. 50 F. P. Willey, 3 half-tones, 1924 Proceedings 51 Mas. Service Ass'n of Missouri.. .. .

52 Board Education, rent G. L. office, Dec ~3 .F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y, Nov ..

54 J. R. McLachlan, G. Lec., salary, Nov .

55 Assistant to Grand Secretary, November ..

56 Assistant to Grand Secretary, November .

57 路A. Mather, Fraternal Correspondent.. ..

58 Spalding Sta. Co., printing-supplies, Nov ..

59 Mrs. T. E. Garrett, report Com. Charity : 60 J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lec., Nov .

61 G. B. :pemberton and wife, rCpol't Com. Cll ..

62 S. 路'V. Bell Tel., Cent. 1796, November.. ..

63 Fidelity Savings & Trust Co., investment in Treasury Certificates U. S., 4% .. ..

64 Printing, postage, stationery, inc 65 J. G. Gough, expense meeting, Kansas City ..

66 R. D. Johnson, expense meeting, Kansas City .

67 Merchants Ice Co., ice to Nov. 30 68 . Hotel Balto, K. C., C. E. Pyle expense . .

69 S. B. Kennon, expo D. D. G. M .

70 Orestes Mitchell, salary-expense, G. M ..

71 Printing, postage, stationery, inc ..

72 Buxton & Skinner, office chair ..

73 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec., Dec __ ..

74 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lec., Dec .

75 Assistant to Grand Secretary, December .

76 Assistant to Grand Secretary, December 77 Board Education, rent G. L. Office, January .. .

78 Safe deposit box, G. L., to Dec. 27, 1925.. ..

79 C. C. Woods, emeritus Fra. Corresp :

25.00 10.00 33.00 45.00 47.15 42.10 42.10 16.34 49.16 400.00 5.00 59.50 100.00 1,158.95 30.00 14.50 2,500.00 125.00 416.00 250.00 150.00 175.00 200.00 119.85 30.00' 46.23 400.00 5.90 6,000.00 100.00 28.00 12.56 8.16 2.00 4.00 500.00 100.00 21.50 416.00 250.00 160.00 175.00 125.00 10.00 200.00

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Grand Lodge of Missouri Warrant No.

3 3 3 7 7 8 8 . 10 13 .14 20

22 22 26 27 " . 28 28 28 28 .28 28 Feb. 2 2 2 2 7 7 20 20 27 27 27 27 March 2 2

2 2

3 4

7 21

21 21 21 21

67 Amount·

30.00 Mrs. T. E. Garrett. report Com. Charity .

70.76 J. R ..McLachlan, expo G. Lec., December: .

200.00 Ionia Lodge 381. charity Mrs. N. HalL .

15.00 H. d' Ailly, engrossing. by order G: M .

170.15 Spalding Sta. Co.• printing-supplies, Dec 11.18 B. S. Le.e, Chmn. G. W. Memorial, exp:..

6.52 S. W. Bell Tel.. Cent. 1796, December .

100.00 Printing. postage, stationery. inc.: ': 2.00 88 Hotel Balto.• K. C .• expo J. ·Santee .

3.537.70 89 Mendle Ptg. Co., 1924 ProcBedings. etc 90 Superior. Bk. ·Mfg.; binding d'Ailly's en"' 6.50 grossed parchment certificate : .

36.00 91 'rhree limousines.· funeral Wm. A. Hall: ..

200.00 ..

92 A. Mather, Fraternal Correspon'dent..

25.00 93 J. L. Heckenlively. expo Con. Architect.. .. .

22.. 00 94 C. H. Briggs. expo to Mas. T. Ass·n. St. L 125.00 .

95 Board Education. rent G. L. office, Feb 416.00 96 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y, January.; 250.00 97 J. R. McLachlan. salary G. Lec.; January ......

150.00 98 ASRistant to .Grand Secretary, January ..

175.00 ..

99 Assistant to Grand Secretary, January 4.00 100 F. P. Willey,' half-tone Wm. A. HalL , 101 Spalding Sta. Co.,, printing-supplies, Jan:.......

103.45 101.80 102 J. H. McLachlan, expo G. Lee.• January ..

103 S. \\T. Bell Tel.. ·Cent. 1796. January, ..

4.10 . 30.00 104 Mrs. T. E .. Garrett, report Com. Charity ..

100.00 .

105 Printing, postage. statiOJlery. inc __ 5.00 106 B. S. Lee. expo State Chmn .. G. W.· Memorial..'

107 Mas. Relief Ass'n U. S.-Can., 14 of. 1 % of 1924 membership __ ..

274.74 108 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec.• ·February ..

416.00 109 Board .Education, rent G.· L. offices, MarcIL 125.00 110 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lee:. February. __ 250.00 111 Assistant to Grand· Secretary. February __ .

150.00 112 Assistant to Grand Secretary, ·February .

175.00 113 Mrs. T. Eo Garrett, report Com, Charity 30.00 114 W.·W. Mal'tin, D. G. M., expo Alexandria, Va: 150.00 115 Orestes Mitchell, G. M., ex. Alexandria, Va. 154.20 116 .r. R. McLachl·an,exp. G. I.., February .

99.59 117 F. R. JesEe, G. S.• :ex}). Alexandria. Va .

129.20 118 . A. Mather, Fraternal Correspondent.. ..

150.00 119 Printing•. postage. stationery. inc .. ·100.00 120 A. Mather, ex:p. funeral VV.· F. Johnson.

P. G. M : : .

20.00 121 F. R. Jesse. expo funeral YV. F: Johnson, P. G. M ~ . .25.30 122 S. W. Bell Tel.. Cent. 1796, February .

4.50 123 Spalding Sta. Co., printing-supplies , ..

67.15 124 Orestes Mitchell, expo funeral VV. F. John32.2"0 son, P. G. M ..

80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87

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Warrant 1925 No. Mar. 23 125 B. S. Lee, expo funeral W. F. Johnson.

P. G. M

2'3

126

23

127

..

23.54

..

10.00

C. H. Briggs, expo funeral W. F. Johnson, P. R. R. P. R. R. F. R. J. R.

G. M

Kreeger, expo funeral W. F. Johnson, G. M

..

Kreeger, Chmn. "French Children ..

Jesse, salary G. Sec., March .

McLachlan, G. Lec., salary March ..

Board Education, rent G. L. office, ApriL .

Assistant to Grand Secretary, March ..

Assistant to Grand Secretary, March ..

Mrs. T. E. Garrett, report Com. Charity ..

J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lec., March .

John Pickard, G. S. ViT., expo funeral \V. F. Johnson, P. G. M .

137 A. Meyer, Jr., floral emblem, funeral W. F. Johnson, P. G. M .. .

8 138 Printing, postage, stationery, inc 9 139 Orestes Mitchell, salary-expo G. M . .

9 140 Case & Thomas, ins. G. L. fur., etc 15 141 Spalding Sta. Co., printing-supplies ..

15 142 S. W. Bell Tel., Cent. 1796, March .

15 143 Merchants Ice Co., to March 31, 192~ .

18 144 A. Mather, Fraternal Correspondent.. ..

25 145 Board Education, rent G. L. office, May .

25 146 F. R. Jesse, G. Sec'y, salary, ApriL .

25 147 J. R. McLachlan, G. Lec., salary, ApriL . ..

25 148 Assistant to Grand Secretary, ApriL 25 149 Assistant to Grand Secretary, ApriL .

1 150 H. G. Lihou, lost P. R. Ck. (duplicate) .. ..

2 151 Printing, postage, stationery, inc 2 152 C. H. Briggs, expo funeral R. F. Stevenson,

28 28 28 28 28 28 April 1 2 6

May

Amount

128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136

P. G. M

.

2 2

153 154

F. R. Jesse, expo C. Stone, order G. M ..

F. R. Jesse, expo funeral R. F. Stevenson,

4

155

4 4 4 8 11 11

156 157 158 159 160 161

11

162

11 11

163 164

Orestes Mitchell, expo funeral R. F. Stevenson, P. G. M __ ..

B. S. Lee" expo funeral R. F. Stevenson ..

J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lee., ApriL __ .

W. W. Martin, D. G. M., expo C. S. order G. M. S. P. Cunningham, expo trial Lodge No. 610 ..

R. C. Ott, framed portrait Orestes Mitchell..

Samuel Murray, K. C., floral emblem., funeral of R. F. Stevenson, P. G. M ..

V. F. Boor, notices, death of R. F. Stevenson, P. G. M ..

Spalding Sta. Co., printing & supplies .

S. 'V. Bell Tel. Co., Central 1796, ApriL ..

P. G. M

.

13.60 200.00 416.00 250.00 125.00 150.00 175.00 30.00 123.37 7.35 25.00 100.00 500.00 7.50 91.27 4.30 4.22 100.00 125.00 416.00 250.00 150.00 175.00 15.00 100.00 7.50 21.55 19.15 5.00 7.35 92.79 19.95 9.50 300.00 25.00 6.67 68.79 6.60

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Warrant Amount 1925 No. May 12 165 C. H. Briggs, expo to meeting, St. L., of 25.00 Mas. Servo Association of U. S .

14 166 F. R. Jesse, expo meeting Mas. Servo 6.25 Ass'n of U. S. at St. Louis _..

14 167 Mullen, undertaker, one-half expo 128.53 funeral Mrs. T. E. Garrett _..

22 168 F. R. Jesse, ex})" laying cornerstone, 29.55 Harrisonville, by order G. M _..

150.00 .

26 169 C. C. Woods, Emeritus CorrespondenL 495.00 ..

28 170 Mendle Prtg. Co., 10M Mas. Man. (fiat)_ 416.00 .

28 171 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y (May) ......... __ 250.00 28 172 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lecturer (May) ..

125.00 28 173 Bd. Education, rent G. L. offices (June) ..

150.00 ..

28 174 Assistant to Grand Secretary (May)._ 175.00 ..

28 175 Assistant to Grand Secretary (May)._ 500.00 ..

28 176 Orestes Mitchell, salary-expenses G. M 100.00 June 2 177 Printing, postage, stationery, incidentals ..

4.05 _..

3 178 Swn. Bell Tel. Co., Central 1796 (May)._ 79.60 .

3 17'9 Spalding Sta. Co., printing-supplies 43.68 .

5 180 Spalding Sta. Co., 2M 2c envelopes f.I.9.66 .

5 181 J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lee. (May) 416.00 .

29 182 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y (June) 250.00 ..

29 183 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lee. (June) 125.00 ..

29 184 Board Ed., rent G. L. offices (July) 150.00 ..

29 185 Assistant to Grand Secretary (June) .. __ 175.00 ..

29 186 Assistant to Grand S~cretary (June) 100.00 30 187 Printing, postage, stationery, incidentals ..

30 188 C. H. Briggs, expo to meeting Mas. Temple 20.00 Association of St. Louis ~ .

30.33 30 189 Mas. Home of Mo., 2/3 back dues, 1924.. _ ..

100.00 .

July 7 190 A. Mather, Fraternal CorrespondenL 98.67 .

7 191 J. R. McLachlan, expo G. Lee. (June) 11 192 Masonic Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita. tax, 7/1-7/11 . 33,733.68 .

67.20 11 193 Spalding Sta. Co., printing-supplies: ..

4.15 11 194 Swn. Bell Tel. Co., Central 1796 (June) 18 195 Mas. Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax, 7/13-7/18 . 40,860.68 25 196 Mas. Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax, 7/20-7/25 . 48,112.71 ..

30 197 Ray V. Denslow, photos for 1924 Pro 4.25 , .

30 198 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y (July) 416.00 ..

30 199 J. R. McLachlan, G. Lee., salary (July) 250.00 ..

30 200 Bd. Education, rent G. L. offices (Aug.) 125.00 .

30 201 Assistant to Grand Secretary (JulYe) 150.00 .

30 202 Assistant to Grand Secretary (July) 175.00 31 203 Printing, postage, stationery, incidentals ..

100.00 Aug. 1 204 Mas. Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax, 7/27-8/1 . 42,576.14 ..

3 205 Spalding Sta. Co., 2M 2c envelopes 43.68

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Warrant No. Aug. 4 206 W. A. Phipps, D. D. G. M., expo Seneca, order of Grand Master...........:........................

15 207 Ayres-Tubbesing, floral wreath, funeral Harry A. Krueg.er, Gr. Tiler........................

15 208 Swn. Bell Tel. Co., Central 1796 (July) ............

15 209 Spalding Sta. Co., pri n ti ng-s up pi ies__ .. ________....

26 210 J. L. Heckenliv'ely, con. architect, expo to $t. Louis .................... __ ................... __ .-- ... --- ... __ . -28 211 F. R. Jesse, salary G. Sec'y (Aug.) ..... __ ........... __ 28 212 J. R. McLachlan, salary G. Lee. (Aug.) ........ . 28 213 Bd. Education, rent G. L. offices (Sept.) __ ..

28 214 Assistant to Grand Secretary (Aug.) ...... ____ ..

28 215 Assistant to Grand Secretary (Aug. ) ____ ........

29 216 Printing, postage, stationery, inciden tals....

Sept.

3 217 A. A. Johnson, expo Lexington, order of Grand Master.................. :.................

5 218 E. W. Tayler, D. D. G. M., expo closing Biswell Lodge No. 510 (defunct) ..... ~ ..........

5 2l!J Merchants Ice Co., to 8/3/25 .............................

5 220 Swn. Bell Tel. Ga., Central 1796 (Aug.) ........

5 221 Spalding Sta. Co., prin ting-supplies.... ~ .... __ ....

14 222 C. C. Woods, Emeritus Corresponden t ............

21 223 E. W. Tayler., D. D. G. M., expo .Lexington, order of G. M ...:.................................................

23 224 A. A; Johnson, expo to Kansas City, order of G. M .....................................................

23 225 Mas. Home of Mo., 5/7 per capita tax, 1925

u.

8/3-9/23.................................................................

24 24 24 24 24 24 24

226 227 228 229 230 231 232

E. El Morris, salary Grand Treasurer............

Bd. Education, rent G. L. offices (Oct.) ........

F. R. .ressc, salary Grand Sec'y (Sept.) ............

J. R. McLachlan, .s alary G. Lecturer............

Printing, postage, .stationery, Incidentals....

Assistant to Grand Secretary (Sept.) ............

As'sistant to Grand Se~retary (Sept.) ..... __ ... __

Total Disburse.ments to and incl. Oct. 15, 1925

Amount 5.00 15.00 6.60 48.95 30.00 416.00 250.00 125.00 150.00 175.00 100.00 30.00 12.75 7.37 6.10 23.80 250.00 20.30 21.00 1,807.97 500.00 125.00 424.00 250.00 200.00 150.00 175.00 $203,230.69

RECAPITULATION. Total Receipts, Nov. IS, 1924, to and incl. Oct. is, 1925 __ ... __ .$281,620.43 Total Disbursements, Nov. 15, 1924, to and including .

Oct. 15, 1925 : __ : .__ .__ 20.3,230.6!l Bank Balance,

oct.' 16,

1925

F~':lternally

:

__

__ .$7.8,389.74

submitted,

'E. E. MORRIS, Grand Treasurer.

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1925. ]

REPORT OF AUDITOR. .St. Louis, Mo., October 20, 1925.

To the. M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: I have examined the books and records of the Grand Lodge for the period October 7, 1924,to November 7, 1924, Wm. A. Hall, Grand Treasurer; and thc period November 15, 1921, to October 15, 1925, E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, and re:'pectfully report as follows: GENERAL FUND. vVm. A. Hall's Incumbency, OCtober 7, UH to November 7, 1924.

Receipts.

October 7, 1924, net balance as per Cash Book............ $ 90,583.41 In terest on Liberty Bonds ~ $743. 73 Interest on monthly bank- balances 163.50 Sale of Manuals, Fees, Dispensations, etc.................. 86.25' Collection-Back Dues 27.50 Total Receipts, Oct. 7, 1924-Nov. 7, 1924......,..... . Balance

and

Receipts

Warrants issued, 路Nos.

..

Disbursemen ts. to 34, Oct; 7, < to Nov. 7, 1924

Balance 'on hand as per Cash Book, Nov. 15, 1924..

1,020.98 91,604.39

$ 49,857.20 $ 41,747.19

E. E. Morris' Incumbency, November 15, 1924, to October 15, 1925.

Receipts.

Interest on U. S. Liberty and Treasury Bonds Interest on monthly Bank Balances.. , Sale of Ma.nuals, Fees, Dispensations. etc Collections-Back Dues Refund, 1924 Payroll by Bank.

Per Capita Tax, 1925 ; . .

Total Receipts, Nov. 15, 1924, to Oct. 15, 1925 , B~lance

and Receipts

$ 2,909.66 475.36 . ..

2,490.02 ..

18.00 52.55 .. .. 233,927.65

.

239,873.24

..

$281,620.43

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Disbursemen ts.

Warrants issued, Nos. 35 to 232, Nov. 15, 1路924, to Oct. 15, 1925

$ 203,23 O. 69

October 15, 1925, Cash Book Balance and also the Verified Deposit in 1st Nat. Bank in St. Louis INITIATION FEE, MASONIC HOME. October 7, 1924, balance on hand as per Cash Book Receipts, October 7, 1924, to October 15, 1925.. _

$ 78,389.74

$

120.00 43,850.00

Balance and Receipts _ _ $43,970.00 Payments to Masonic Home, Checks Nos. 193 to 228, inclusive. Cash Book shows the account closed..._.... $43.970.00 The above disbursements of $43.970.00 include Check No. 228 for $870.00 which was not cleared when the First National Bank in St. Louis certified a deposit. October 19, 1925. of $870.00.

BONDS. In company with Brothers E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer and Frank R. Jesse. Grand Secretary. I have checked official papers, U. S. Liberty Bonds and Treasury Notes and the Dr. Kuhn Library Fund as being deposited in a safe deposit box of the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Louis in the name of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, as fol~ows: Second Liberty Loan Bonds at 4 % %.

4-$ 500 Bonds, coupons due May 15 and November 15 10- 1,000 Bonds, coupons due May 15 and November 15

$ 2,000.00 10,000.00 $12.000.00

50 100 6500 1 - 1,000

6-$

7-

Third Liberty Loan Bonds at 4 % %.

Bonds, coupons due March 15 and September Bonds, coupons due March 15 and September Bonds, coupons due March 15 and September Bond, coupons due March 15 and September

$ 5,000.00

!; :.

34-$ 50 43- 100 10- 500 6- 1.000

15 $ 300.00 15 .

700.00 15 . 3,000.00 15 . 1,000.00

Fourth Liberty Bonds. coupons due Bonds, coupons due Bonds, coupons due Bonds. coupons due

Treasury 路4-$ 500 Bonds, coupons due 8- 1,000 Bonds, coupons due 3- 5.GOO Bonds, coupons due

Loan April April April April

Bonds 15 and 15 and 15 and 15 and

at 414 %.

October October October October

15 15 15 15

, $ . . 路 .

1.700.00 4,300.00 5,000.00 6.000.00

$17,000.00 Bonds at 4 % %.

April 15 and October 15 $ 2,000.00 April 15 and October 15........ 8,000.00 April 15 and October 15 15,000.00 $25,000.00

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Treasury Bonds at 4%.

1-$1,000 Bond, coupons due June 15 and December 15..

1- 5,000 Bond, coupons due June 15 and December 15

.

$ 1,000.00 5,000.00 $ 6,000.00

Total Bonds

$65,000.00

THE DR. WM. F. KUHN LIBRARY FUND. 1-$500 U. S. Third Liberty Loan Bond October 16, 1925, 2 coupons on above bond deposited in First National Bank in St. Louis _.. .__ ._ Certificate of Deposit, Northwestern Trust Co Total-Dr. NOTE: Deposit, $44.88, and the same First National

Kuhn's

Fund

_

__

$

. . _--

$

500.00 21.25 44.88 566.13

recommend that the amount of the Certificate of be withdrawn from the Northwestern Trust Company placed In Dr. Kuhn's Library Fund Account in the Bank in St. Louis.

Coupons were clipped from the above U. S. Liberty Bonds and Treasury Notes, to the amount of $1,371.85 and this amount has been â&#x20AC;˘ deposited in the General Fund account of the Grand Lodge A. F'. & A. M. of Missouri, in the First National Bank in St. Louis.

INSURANCE. ., The office furniture and fixtures are insured for $1,000.00 in the Hartford Fire Insurance Company-premium, $7.50, payable November 25, 1925.

FIDELITY BONDS. Fidelity Bonds to the amount of $50,000.00 are in force, in the Aetna Life Insurance Company of Hartford, Connecticut-$25,000 eadh on the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer.

On November 19, 1924, the company was notified of the death of Wm. A. Hall and of the appointment of E. E. Morris as Grand Treasurer. Payment of the annual premium continues the bonds in force.

The five-year lease on the premises expires .Tune 30, 1927. document at the present time is in the hands of the court.

This

The above report has been compiled from the books and records of the Grand Secretary and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, and correctly refiects the financial condition -of the said Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Fraternally submitted, H. CLAY PERKINS, Auditor,

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[Oct.

REPORT OF COMMIITEE ON FRATERNAL . .CORRESPONDENCE. R. VV. and Rev. Dr. Arthur l\1ather, Chairman, presented his reporton Fraternal Correspondence, which was adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. (See Appendix.)

STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES. These committees, appointed by the Grand Master, were announced by the Grand Secretary, and the full list posted for the information of Representatives.

JURISPRUDENCE-Grover C. Sparks, Chairman; Karl M. 'Vetsburg; Chas. E. Cullen, Fred O. Wood, Chas. L. Ferguson, W. L. Mulvania, John A. \Vhitesides, Harry 路B. Black.

APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES-Henry C.Chiles, Chairman; GuY C. Million, Orson H. Swearingen, A. H. Mann, Chas.. A. Fitzgerald, A. C. Jones, Jr., C. Lew Gallant, Wm. A. Piner. ' CREDENTIALS-Claude H. Knapp, .Chairman; .Max Weinberg (79), Walter A. Webb, Fred B. Howarth, W. C. Mitchell, Arthur Kumpf, W. L. Mack', Wiley O. Cox. WAYS AND MEANS-G. C. 路,Marquis, Chairman; George W. W'alker, C. A. Swenson, John P. Austin, Thornton Jennings, Walter A. Craven, Samuel Wilcox.

PAY ROLL-Walter R. Shrodes, Chairman.

CHARTERED LODGE~C. L. Alexander, Chairman; F. E. Cottier, E. J. Stout, J. C. Roach, ,E. J. Thorn, E. Holtgrieve, William Watson, V. Snider, F. 'E. Maddux.

LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION-Geo. L. Markley, Chairman; E. C. Israel, W. E. Shain, C. N. Martin, M. C. Cole, O. T. Whaley, R. G. Garten, J. L. Bishop.

CHARITY~James P. Tucker,' Chairman; John H. Hicks, W. iI. Yager, T. R. Smith, F. M. Blair, H. E. Thiele, R. L. Scough, B. U. Sparlin.

REPORTS OF DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS-John P. Austin, ' Chairman; E. C. M. Burkhart, B. W. Parker, R. C. Johnson, I.R. Pinion, Ernest M. Ro~evear, E. F. Konering, H. Willis, W. E. Blankenship.

MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF-Andrew J. O'Reilly, Chairman; Ray Bagent, W. S. Lane, Ira G.Barton, G. G. Brader; J. R. McDonald, J. B. Dunlap. .

RITUAL--David M. Wilson, Chairman.

MASONIC HOME (Visiting Committee)-W. B. Massey, Chairman; Thomas H. Reynolds, E. A. Bohner, E. S. Woods, G. A. Sample.

CORRESPONDENCE-Arthur Mather, Chairman.

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'OBITUARIES-Corona H. Briggs, Chairman; R. C. Block, B. V. Jones, G. V. Craig, W. I. Mayfield, L. A. Horton, K. W. Reilly, H. A. Hilton, M. D. Marriott.

AUDITING-H. Clay Perkins, Chairman.

GRAND MASTER'S ADDRESS-Alex. M.Dockery, Chairman.

UNFINISHED BUSINBSS-James A. Kinder, Chairman; R. G. Martin, Jr., H. L. Bray, C. A. Tolin', C. I. Hug, P: A. Ryan, J. W. Smith,·B. H. Brooks, T. H. Kni'ght.

TRANSPORTATION AND HOTELS-Chas. F. Lechler, Chairma:n.

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SERVI<;::E RECORD (Memorial )-Harold L. Reader, Chairman; John P. Austi.n, Irwin Sale.

PAST GRAND MASTER'S .JEWEL-.Tohn Pickard, Chairman; Ray V. Denslow, Anthony F. Ittner. ' MEETING: OF' DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND ·MASTERS-A. Mc-' Dowell Hoyt, Chairman; John W. Polley, Chas. L.· Woods.

RECOGNITION· 01;' FORI<:;IGN GRAND LODGES-p. M. Wqsqn, Chairman; C. H. Briggs, Van F. Boor, T. W. Cotton, Ray V. Denslow.

MANUALS-Frank R. Jesse. Chairman.

RITUAL-D. M. Wilson, Chairman; John T. Lachlan, O. A. Lucas, R. R. Kreeger.

Short, J. ·R.Mc,..

MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS-C. H. Briggs, Chairman; John P. Austin, Hany Simon, Consulting Architect; James L. Heckenlively.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman;. C. H. Briggs, Fred O. Wood, Arthur Mather, Geo. W. Walker, Jos. S. McIntyre, .Tohn P. Austin, Harry Baum.

MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF UNITED STATESCorona H. Briggs, one year; Ray V: Denslow, two years; J. R. McLachlan, three years. .

FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE-'--R. R. Kreeger, Chairman;' Jno. H.Gundlach, B. P. Miles.

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION--:-'Bert S. Lee, Chairman.

INSURANCE-Ray V. Denslow, Chairman; Frank R. Jesse, John P. Austin, Geo. \;y-. Walker, G.' ·C.· "iV(arqufs, .Henry C. Chiles, B. C. Hunt.

ADVISORY ON'MASONIC TEMPLE, ST. LOUIS-Jos. S. McIntyre, Chairman; D. M._ Wilson, Arch A .. Johnson.

MASONIC CLUBS-Th.os. H. Reynolds, Chairman; C. D. M. Wilson.

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HISTORICAL-Ray V. Denslow, tl~airman; James W. 'Skelly, Samuel R. Freet.

LIBRARY-John Pickard, Chairman; Jos. S. McIntyre, Jas. H. Scarborough.

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SURVEY OF RURAL LODGES-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; G. A. Sample, S. P. Cunningham, Thos. F. Hurd, C. A. Swenson.

MERAMEC LODGE.No. 3I3-Fred B. Howarth, Chairman; T. W. Cotton, John T. Short.

REVISION OF DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS-Wm. S. Campbell, Chairman; Thos. H. Reynolds, C. Lew Gallant.

LEASE OF OFFICES-Frank R. Jesse, Chairman; Julius C. Garrell, D. M. W'ilson.

• COLLEGE PROPERTY AT LEXINGTON-A. A. Johnson, Chairman; Thad B. Landon, E. W. Tayler.

TELEGRAMS. On motion of M. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson, P. G. M., the Grand Lodge directed the Grand Secretary to wire its good wishes and sympathy to M. W. Bro. A. M. Dockery at his home in Gallatin, who was prevented by illness from attending the Grand Lodge session.

St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 27, 1925.

Hon. A. M. Dockery, Past Grand Master, Gallatin, Mo. The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of Missouri, in An>nual Communication sends you its good wishes and affectionate sympathy in your illness.

FRANK R. JESSE, Grand Secretary.

Gallatin, Mo., Oct. 28, 1925. > Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, Masonic Grand Lodge, St. Joseph, Mo. Please say to the brethren that I deeply appreciate their expressions of good wishes and affectionate sympathy. I continue to improve slowly.

A. M. DOCKERY.>

CALLED FROM LABOR. The Grand Lodge was then CALLED FROM LABOR until 2 :30 P. M., at which time it laid the cornerstone of the new Masonic Temple for King Hill Lodge No. 376 in South St. Joseph, 1\1. W. Bro. Mitchell officiating, assisted by the Grand Officer~.

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FIRST DAY-EVENING SESSION. The Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 7 :30 P. M., when MoiIa Temple Shrine Quartet gave a pleasing selection followed by an eloquent address by R. W. Bro. Harold L. Reader, Grand Orator, on" MASONIC FUNDAMENTALS." The history of Freemasonry in this Grand Jurisdiction is one of which we may justly be proud. Fr"om the earliest days of the Craft within this State to the present time, the Great Fraternity, of which we are a part, has been true to its ancient landmarks and traditions. And the rolls of the Institution have been graced by the names of men prominent in the affairs of the Church and of the State and the various vocations of life. Turn where you will in the history of this great commonwealth for over a hundred years, and you find evidence of th~ leavening influence of Ancient Craft Masonry.

For you and me, who live in this present generation, it is difficult to realize that there ever was a time when to be known as a member of the Craft was to be branded as somebody undesirable.

However, we need to remind ourselves that we are enjoying the privileges of Freemasonry because those who went before us blazed a trail through a trackless forest, and encountered and overcame obstacles that threatened. at times, the very existence of the fraternity.

We are here tonight not through any inalienable right; we are here because that privilege has been gran ted to us by brethren who exemplified to society the principles of sacrificial living.

And in the deep recesses of our souls there well up feelings of gratitude that we are permitted to follow in this noble succession.

Over one hundred years of history in this State have demonstrated the fact that there is no external force or institution which is capable of overthrowing this great fraternity. Men may misunderstand her, as they have in the past; men may malign her, as they have in days gone by; men may misre!)resent her, as they have in previous years; but like an impregnable fortress she rears her head to the heavens impervious to the attac!{s of external influences.

And Freemasonry lives today, a permanent institution for righteousness, because of her basic ru ndamen tal s. It is. my purpose, therefore, Most Worshipful Grand Master, to consider, in a brief way, these Masonic Fundamentals.

To one who has studied the history of the Craft; to one who has experienced the thrill which comes from sympathetic contact with his brethren in the work of the Fraternity, it is quite apparent' that the first great fundamental, the first statement in our creed, is an unfeigned belief in the one living .and true God. "I believe in in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth" can be enunciated sincerely by every honest man who has pledged his

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allegiance to the tenets of Freemasonry.

Whatever may be our Church affiliat-i()ns;.whatever may -be the content路 pi, our religious thinking; whatev~~ 'may be o~r' co~ceptio'n '~f' creed '01" conduct, we, as Ancient Craft Masons, believe in God. We believe in tOhe Supreme Architect of the Universe; '\Te believe in the Master Overseer of Life; we believe in the Grand. High Priest of Heaven and Earth. ' We believe in the Supreme Architect-in Him Who d.raws upon ~h~ trestle board the plan of our individual life and the life of our Institution, and who, by the Omniscience of His power, is able to see the completed temple before the cedars are felled, or the stones hewn from the quarries. We believe in. the. Master Overseer-in Him before Whom every craftsman must stand to be adjudged as to his workmanship in the Quarry of Life, whether it be good work and true work, and whether he who wrought it is entitled to wages.

We believe in the Grand High Priest of Heaven and Earth-in Him Who stands personally for His people in the Holy of Holies, making atonement for the children of men.

In the enunciation 'of this first credal statement, there is suggested immediately that which is its counterpart, that which follows naturally to make the completed circle: we, as Ancient Craft Masons, believe' fundamentally in man's' friendship for man. Friendship is love: and "love is the greatest thing in the world." Such a statement may' be challenged by the shallow thinking of the uninitiated and the profane; yet I say to 'you that the things of sentiment, the things of the heart, are the most dynamic factors in' life. Understand me, I'do not speak of the flabby, emasculated sentimentalism, born of mental inertia and kept alive by an impaired thought power; but I speak of' the strong, dynamic factor of men's souls, that which is fundamental in real life, that which disseminates the evangel of brotherly consideration and sacred fellowship. Turn where you will in the annals of life, and that which has made'men cohere in mighty endeavors' of accomplishment, that which has bound men together for lasting and worthWhile effort, that which has made a solid phalanx of men speaking different creeds in the onward trend of righteousness is this old-fashioned sentiment of the heart which we designate as. friendship, and therefore love. The Creator has endowed human beings with an insatiable desire to associate with their kind and to partake of intimate, pleasurable social intercourse, mind challenging mind, and heart speaking out to heart. And one of the principal secrets of the success of this great Fraternity lies in the fact that around our sacred Altar man can clasp hand with man and speak from his own soul the friendship he feels for his brother. Wjfhin the tiled precincts' of the lodge; I have met men who, in路 most realms of life, perhaps, spoke a different creed from me, and yet they are bound to my heart by ties路 of indissoluble love that brings to earth a bit of Heaven. I recall an occasion during my term as Master of my lodge. At the close of a meeting one night, I 'was called to visit a dying brother of the lodge. My Wardens went with me. We went into the sick room together. I am a minister of. the Gospel of Jesus. The creeds they en.unciated were different from mine in many ways,. yet I shall never forget how, when the poor dying brother whispered to his wife to ask

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Brother Reader to pray, and I knelt by the side of his bed-I shall never forget how those two Wardens dropped to their knees beside me, and, together, bowed before God, we could pour out a united petition because our hearts were bound together by the ties of friendship and love. All, my bret~ren, I say to you th<\ot the second fundamental in Freemasonry is the belief in man's friendship for man.

Belief in God, belief in vital friendship between men-these are not only fundamental, they are also apparent to the members of the Craft. Th,ere are other credal beliefs, however, which, are basic to our great Institution, which are not so apparent to the rank and file of the Craft, and yet they are vital to the very qfe of the Fraternity. And so, as the third fundamental of Freemasonry I suggest this: we believe in the right of every man to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience. We cannot, we dare not impose on any man the mode or the form of his reverent attitude toward the Supreme Being.

As Freemasonry is not a political forum, nor a social club, nor, an organization requiring degrees of wealth or education, neither is it a religious cult. And he who claims such for it is egregiously in error as to our laws and constitutions. Freemasonry is a fraternity founded upon truth, and the, breadth of its charity, and the depth of its philosophy and the permanency of its far-flung influence are exemplified by the fact that around our sacred Altar may kneel together Protestant and J,ew al1d he who claims 1~0, religious affiliation.

One of, 'the darkest pages in the annals of history is that which depicts man's inhuman-, it'y to man i~ the realm of religious toleration. How str'ange it is that those who, on the one' 'hand, have b'een so zealous for thei'r own individual religious convictions, have 'been, on the 'other hand, so intolerant of those who did not happen to share their belief. John Calvin was one of the' outstanding characters of the Sixteenth C~n~ tury, an'd a great religious reformer; yet John Calvin was guilty of burning. Seryetus at the stak.e near Geneva, because Servetus dared to worship God according tb the dictates of his own conscience.

Martin Luther was the father of the Reformation and pro'testantism'; yet Martin Luther perse~uted Protestants in Germany who dissented from his views. The Net.her]ands unitedly repelled the persecutions of the Catholic Phillip II, and then began the dissensions in which men. of opposing views religiously among the Protestants fought one another, Prince Maurice leading one sectio~which put to death the veneraple John Barneveldt and .sent to prison the Netherlands' greatest historian, Hugo Grotious, upon the charge that he supported religious toleration. }~ngland kept John Bunyan in prison for twel"e long ;years because he would not support the established Church. And the most shameful page in American history is that which" record~ the persecution of honest citizens because they da~ed to wOrshil) God according to the dictates of their own conscience. We, as Ancient Craft Masons, fundamentally believe in the right of every man to worship God after the dictates of his own conscience. .

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and State. To members of Masonic lodges it is unthinkable that there should be a state-controlled Church; and it is路 equally unthinkable that there should be a church-controlled State. It is a matter for serious reflection that in the late war, every nation engaged in that awful conflict, with the exception of our own country, had a so-called State Church. Such a condition, we believe, is absolutely incompatible with the principles of a democratic government, and conducive to a devitalized religious faith.

If men, all men, have the right to worship God individually unmolested, it naturally follows that no man should be taxed for the maintenance of a state religion. And we further maintain that a government transcends its own powers when it attempts so to do. Religion concerns men individually; government concerns men as entities in a J.Tlass, the body politic; and the realm of each is absolutely separate and distinct. There are in this country temples of worship erected by Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Mohammedans, Buddhists, Confucionists, and so long as their devotees do not transgress the laws of the land, they may won:;hip unmolested. But when thcy, or any part of them, attempt to coerce the others; or atteml)路t to influence legislation for their own intcrests at the eXDense of the others; or attempt to thrust themselvcs through government agencies on the body politic as a national or a semi-national Church; in that moment they forfeit their religious rights, because in that moment they become a menacc to the free principles of American Government.

Finally, my brethren, we believe profoundly in the words of the Great Teacher: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." That was the motto, very appropriately, of the great Columbian Exposition at Chicago, some years ago, as chosen by President Elliott, of Harvard. Freemasonry believes that its chief duty is to disseminate the truth, for the truth, indeed, is that which makes men free. It matters not to what realm of life you turn; ah, it matters not if you run the whole gamut of life,路 you will find that in every age, in every clime, in every aspect of civilization, it is the truth that has made men free. Truth concerning government has made nations free, politically; truth concerning religion has broken the shackles of superstition from benighted peoples; truth concerning hygiene and materia medica has wrought miracles in the realm of health, conquering disease, and giving energy to devitalized peoples; truth in the realm of geography, and chemistry and biology and avronomy has opened and set free vast fields for the culture and uplift of the human race. Since this is true, my brethren, we believe that it is the inalienable right of every child to come to know the truth; there is but one avenue through which this can be accomplished, namely, education. Therefore, we believe that it is the inalienable right of every child to be educated.

Such, my brethren, are the fundamentals of our great Institution. They are profound in the height, and depth and breadth of their comprehensiveness. On such we have erected the great superstructure of our Fraternity; and so long as we remain. true to these fundamentals our influence shall extend and extend until eternity, only, shall mark thc confines.

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A few years ago, when I was abroad, in the City of Paris, I visited the tomb of Napoleon. It was magnificent. But as I stood there, and lool<ed at the marble which contains his ashes, I thought: there lies he who was the master of Europe; princes, kings and emperors trembled at his word.

The youth of France were, to him, nothing but cannon fodde-r. He was consumed with an unholy ambition; and even his beautiful Josephine was not spared the rod of his inordinate selfishness. He has gone the way of all such conquerors-Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne-and no one today would have posterity emulate his example.

From his tomb I went to the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and passed within a few paces from the spot where Jaques de Molay was burned at the stake. He was not a conqueror; princes, kings and emperors did not tremble at his word; nations did not rise and fall at the capJ'ice of his will. And he was tortured and burned because he was true to principle, to righteousness, to Freemasonry, to God. And today, all over this world, thousands of young and old rise up and call him blessed. And as I thinl< of Jaques de Molay, methinks he is following in the succession of One Who lived two thousand years ago, and Who, too, was tortured to death, because He was true to the mighty principles of righteousness.

My brethren, may T, very reverently, say that we, you and I, frail and weak though we be, are striving feebly to follow in His footsteps. The principles for which we stand were His principles.

Never man spake as He spake. He alone needed not to make an apology. He was the Stone rejected of the builders, and He became the Chief Stone of the corner. He believed in God; He made friends of men. He bade them render unto Caesar the things that were Caesar's and unto God the things that were God's; and He reminded His followers that truth makes men free. My brethren, I say it reverently, we, as Ancient Craft Masons, are striving to follow in the succession of Him who said: "Greater love hath no man tha-n this, that a man lay down his life for his friend."

The Grand Master voiced the appreciation of the Grand Lodge and requested copy to be published in the Proceedings.

EXEMPLIFICATION OF FIRST DEGREE. The Grand Lodge was then put in charge of the Grand Lecturer, R. W. Bro. }: R. McLachlan, who, with the aid of other proficient brethren, proceeded to exemplify the First Degree.

CALLED FROM LABOR. At 9 :30 P. M. the Grand Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 9 :30 A. M. tomorrow, October 29, 1925.

Prayer by the R. W. Grand Chaplain, Rev. Arthur Mather.

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SECOND DAV-MORNING SESSION. St. Joseph, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 1925.

The M. W. Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR at 9:30 A. M. by M. W. Bro. Orestes Mitchell, all GrandOfficers being in their proper stations. ' After 'singing "~America," the blessing and guidance of the Almighty One was invoked

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MINUTES READ AND APPROVED. Grand Secretary Jesse' rea,d the Minutes of the First Day, which were approved as read.

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. M. W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson, P. G. M., then introduced to the Grand Lodge 'theM. W. Grand Master, J~hn Wright" and Grand Secretary, Lewis E. Smith, of the Grand Lodge of Neoraska, who were' applauded, escorted to the Grand East , and given the Grand Honors.

REPORT OF COMIYIITTEE ON ADDRESS O:F GRAND MASTER. M. W.-~Bro. 'D. ,M.~Wils011' l'nade; the folloWIng report for the committee, which was adopted: To the Gmlid Lodge, A. F. &A. M.,'oi J1i[lssouri: Brethren: Your Committee to whom was referred Grand Master, begs leave 'to report:'

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The address of the Grand Master is a comprehensive a!1,d, able review of conditions, some of which affect unfavorably our Fraternity and our Republic.

The address contains. an inspiring appeal for the continued benet'actions of constitutional libertY,whose one hundred and thirty-

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eighth birthday anniversary was celebrated on the seventeenth of last month.

Wise, farseeing and patriotic students of history commend the Constitution of the United States as the most beneficent and wonderful presentation, in all time, of the fundamental doctrines of self government.

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One of Engl~nd's greatest statesmen has pronounced it "the most wonderful work evel' struck off at a given time by the brain ~nd purpose of man."

The doctrines of the Constitution were succintly stated by that great Virginian, Thomas Jeffers~)l1, in the Declaration of American independence,. and beautifully expressed by that masterful son of Illinois, Abraha m Lincoln, when at. Gettysburg he lovingly referred to our Government as, "A Government of thc people, by the people, for the people."

The entire scope of the Federal Constitution for 'which Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, Lincoln, Wilson and other great statesmen stood, contemplated an intelligent, patriotic, 'electorate who at the times fixed by law would exercise the elective franchise. according to their honest, well considered judgment.

The Fathers of our Constitutional Government never, of course, contemplated an autocratic fOI'm of Government, because the people rule and 路they can only rule by casting their ballots. Masons are required to be loyal to their Government. Good citizenship in this Republic requires American Sovereigns to perform the duties of Sovereignty, among which very exalted duties, are the paramount duties devolved on them by the elective franchise. 路The failure to perform these solem.n duties forfeits the right of a Mason to the enviable distinction consequent always upon the faithful performance of duty.

Your committee present these views relating to good 'citizenbecause the Grand Master' regretfully notes that practicaiIy one-half of the voters of the Union, in each of the two recent national elections failed to vote.' ~hip

In the name of honor, of duty 'and of constitutiona:I liberty, we appeal'to all Masons to heed the admonition of the Grand Master, and cast their ballots whenever opportunity lawfully presents itself.

And now, brethren, in passing' from this very important theme, let us not forget to be at all fimes responsive to the patriotic teachings of "The American's Creed," written by Hon. William Tyler Page of Maryland, and appropriately quoted by the Grand Master in his splendid address. , It is.a real pleasure to note the cordial receptions given the Grand Master on the occasions of his visitations to the Grand Lodges of Iowa and Illinois, and to the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, and Eastern Star Chapter of 路this Jurisdiction:

The Freemasons of Missouri are sorely stricken by the loss of three of their most eminent Past Grand Masters. Robert Ii'. Steven-

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son, William A. Hall and William F. Johnson won enduring distinction in the discharge of Masonic duties. We recommend that so much of the address of the Grand Master as refers to their deaths and so much of the address as refers to the death of District Deputy Jesse J. Shaw and Grand Tiler Harry A. Krueger be referred to the Committee on Obituaries.

We further recommend that so much of ttle address of the Grand Master as refers to the passing of Doctor Joseph S. Halstead of Breckinridge, the oldest Mason of Missouri, be referred to the Committee on Obituaries.

It was the melancholy privilege of the Chairman of this Committee on the Address of the Grand Master to attend the last sad rites in memory of the oldest Mason in the United States and most probably the oldest Mason in the 'Vorld. Brother Halstead first knelt at our Masonic altars more than eighty-three years ago.

I knew him long and favorably. After more than a Century and seven years of life on earth his immortal soul put out on its fast journey for the other shore. It was the 'immortal spirit of a man, honorable in all the relations of life, whose memory will be lovingly cherished by. those who knew him best as long as life endures.

The District Deputy Grand Masters constitute an arm of the field service of inestimable value to the Grand Master and to the Craft. Too much cannot be said in praise of the faithful deputies, who with tireless and efficient energy perform the duties assigned to them. It is an unaffected pleasure to your committee to note the gracious recognition by the Grand Master of the invaluable services of these officials; and we recommend that so much of his address as refers to District Deputies be referred to the Committee on District Deputy Grand Masters.

Your committee most heartily approves the continued observance of Flag Day on .June 14 of each year. We must keep Old Glory floating on its birthday anniversaries and cherish in patriotic remembrance the names of Betsy Ross and George Washington, who were so closely identified with the birth of the flag.

Your committee shares with the entire fraternity its pleasure at the continuing construction of the Washington Masonic National MemorJal and wafts its sincere congratulations to M. W. Bro. Bert S. Lee, the beloved representative of Missouri Masons in this great work.

The Masonic Home is an ever increasing. blessing to' humanity and the fraternity of the State. Its management continues to merit approval. So long as this home shelters the homeless, so long as it feeds and clothes the needy to whom Masons are bound by fraternal ties just so long will Masonry vindicate its right to live and to prosper.

We recommend that so much of the address of the Grand Master as refers to the Masonic Home be referred to the Committee on the Masonic Home.

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appointment of a special committee of three to investigate and report to this Grand Body the legal relationship of this Grand Lodge to the Female College at Lexington, Missouri, together with such recommendation as the committee may deem proper to make.

Your committee approves the action of the Grand Master in removing the Worshipful Master of Racine Lodge No. 478 and in filing all papers in the case with the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, for examination and a report of its findings for this Grand Body.

Your committee approves the investment of $25,000 in bonds of the United States as directed by the Grand Lodge at its last session.

Your committee recommends that so much of the address of the Grand Master as refers to his decisions be referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence.

Your committee concurs with the Grand Mastel' in the opinion that an educated electorate is essential to the perpetuity of wise and patriotic Constitutional Government. It fol.10ws therefore inevitably that we should favor the public school- system as an invaluable aid in securing an intelligent electorate.

Your Committee recommends that so much of the address of the Grand Master as refers to the Masonic Service Association of the United States and of Missouri be referred to the Committee on National Masonic Service Association of the United States appointed at our last Annual Communication with the exception that R. W. Bro. W. W. Martin, D. G. M., be substituted for the Grand Master on said committee, said committee con;isting of M. \V. Bros. Corona H. Briggs, F. R. Jesse, R. VV. Bros. Ray \T. Denslow, J. R. McLachlan and W. W. Martin, to report to this Communication.

Your committee approves so much of the Grand Master's address as refers to the De Molay organization.

Your committee recommends that so much of the address of the Grand Master as refers to lodges under dispensation be referred to the Committee on Lodges Under Dispensation.

We approve the action of the Grand Master in apPQinting Edmund E. Morris, of Kansas City, Grand Treasurer; Augustus F. Braun, of St. Joseph, Grand Tiler, and also approve so much of his address as refers to installation of officers, lodges instituted, halls dedicated and laying of cornerstones.

The address of the G"and Master emphasizes the wisdom of visitations to subordinate lodges by the Grand Master. If some plan could be devised to enlarge this field of operations, consistent with our revenues and expenditures, it would most probably increase the activity of our member~hip, but the incumbrance of debt should be avoided at all hazards.

We suggest that the Chairman Of the Committee on Ways and Means and the G"and Secretary conside,' this question and report to the incoming Grand Master for consideration preliminary to its final consideration at the next session of the Grand Lodge.

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We approve the action of the Grand Master in appointing M. W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre as Representative of the Grand Lodge of Missouri to the United Grand Lodge of England, as detailed in h'i~ annual address. .The selection of M. W. Bro. McIntyre 'as Representative was an expression of the appreciation of Missouri Masons of' the visit of Bro. Sir Alfred Robbins to this Grand Body one year ago.

Brethren, may we not confidently indulge the pleasing hope that the receptions and banquets given by English Masons in honor of M. W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre will aid in binding together by ties of fraternal fellowship,' as with hooks of steel, the Masons of England and of the United States.

Fraternally submitted,

D. M. WILSON,

A. M. DOCKERY,

BERT S. LEE, ARCH. A. JOHNSON,

FRANK R. JESSE, T. W. COTTON,

JOHN T. SHORT,

O. A.LUCAS,

W. A. CLARK,

A. S. HOUSTON,

JULIUS C. GARRELL,

R. R. KREEGER,

V. F. BOOR, J. S. McINTYRE,

C. C. WOODS.

ELECTION OF GRAND OFFICERS. M. VV. Bro. Mitchell, Grand Master, .appointed the following as Tellers' to conduct the election of Grand Officers, the hour having arrived for such election: R. W. Bro. Thomas H. Reynolds, Chairman; R. W. Bros. Louis H. Abrams, W. D..

Rogers, E. S. \i\Toods, Harry E. Schneider, T. H. Hoskin~, G. A. Sa;nple, Thornton Jennings, John W. Polley and VV. Br.o. E. C. White, which resulted in the choice of .

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RESOLUTION-DEPOSITORY FOR GRAND LODGE FUNDS. VV. Br-o~ G. C. l\1arquis, for the Ways and Means ~om­ mittee, submitted' the following resolution, which was referred to the Commi.ttee on Jurisprudence, which reported adopting same: To the M. W. Grand Lodge} A. F. & A: M.} of Missouri: The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary having brought to the attention of this committee the fact that Section 11 of the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge regarding the selection of a depository for the funds of the Grand Lodge, and the bonding of .said depository, have never been complied with, therefore your committee recommendsThat in the future this section of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be complied with by having the selection of a depository made as required in Section 11, and the depository bonded with some reliable surety company as required by said Section 11, the expense of providing su'ch borid'to'be paid by th'e G'rand' Lodge: t i' , ; "'" ' ..

We further recommend that the existing Standing Resolutions of this Grand Lodge, adopted in 1923 and 1924, creating' the fund known as the Emergency Fund, be so amended that the Grand Treasurer shall have sole custody of the moneys and securities. including the Emergency Fund, belonging to this Grand Lodge 'and that said ·Grand Treasl.lrer .shall be bonded by a surety bond ap• proved by the Grand Master and Grand Secretary in the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars, the expense of said bond ~o be paid by the G:and Lodge. . '. '

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Fraternally submitted, G. C. MARQUIS, JOHN P. AUSTIN, GEO. W., WALKER, C.. A. SWENSON,

THORNTON JENNINGS,

WAL~ER A. CRAVEN, SAMUEL WILCOX,

Committee on Ways

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Means.

RESOLUTION-INVESTMENT IN U. S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES. W. Bro. G. C. Marquis, Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means offered the following resol~tion, which was adopted:

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To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of M1'ssouri: Your Committee on Ways and Means begs to report that it has carefully considered the financial condition of the Grand Lodge and we find there is available for investment the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and we therefore offer the following resolution: RESOLVED, That a sum sufficient to purchase' U. S. securities in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) par value, be set aside from the Treasury as an Emergency Fund in conformity to the action of the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication held in 1923-the same to -be invested as heretofore provided by this Grand Lodge.

Fraternally submitted, G. C. C. A. GEO. JOHN

MARQUIS, SWENSON, W. WALKER, P. AUSTIN,

THORNTON JENNINGS, WALTER A. CRAVEN, SAMUEL WILCOX,

Ways and Means Committee.

RESOLUTION-GEORGE CLINTON DEANÂŁ.

M.W. Bro. Arch A. Johnson presented the following resolution to expunge the record of Solomon Lodge No. 271 concerning the suspensi<;m of Bro. Geo. C. Deane, deceased, which was referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence, and adopted: WHEREAS, Our late brother, George Clinton Deane, for many years a member of Solomon Lodge No. 271, Springfield, Mo., died March 7, 1915, but was suspended for non-payment of dues by said Lodge on December 14, 1914, less than three months prior to his death; and, WHEREAS, For more than one year prior to his death he was mentally and physically incapacitated to perform or attend to any matter of business or to realize the import of any communication or notice addressed to him by his Lodge (he being a resident of the City of St. Louis at said time), and that by reason of his said mental and physical condition no notice was or could have been served upon him. All of which was unknown to the I~odge at the time of his suspension. And WHEREAS, His widow is now in a destitute condition; therefore be it RESOLVED, By the G. L., A. F. & A. M., of Missouri, that Solomon Lodge No. 271 be authorized and directed to expunge the record of the suspension of said Bro. George C. Deane, to the end that

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said Lodge may petition the Masonic Home of Missouri for admission thereto of his widow, Mrs. E. M. Deane.

ARCH A. JOHNSON, Lodge No. 271.

J. h HECKENLIVELY, Lodge No. 271.

GEORGE W. CUSTER, United Lodge No.5.

A. J. O'REILLY, Lodge No .â&#x20AC;˘443.

RESOLUTION-MILEAGE AND PER DIEM. W. Bro. Max Weinberg and others, presented the following resolution "adding one cent per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning from this Grand Lodge meeting," which, after discussion was adopted: To the M. W. Grand Lodge} A. F. & A. M.} State of Missouri: I move that as an emergency measure, and because of an error made in Section 76 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, when amended in 1924, that an additional one cent (lc) per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to, and returning from this Grand Lodge meeting be allowed and paid to the various officers and Lodge representati~es who are designated in Section 76 of said' amended By-Laws.

Respectfully SUbmitted, MAX WEINBERG, No. 79.

FRED B. HOWARTH, ARTHUR C. MEYERS.

RESOLUTION-SUNDAY AMUSEMENTS. The Grand Secretary then read on behalf of W. Bro. H. Clay Perkins, and others, a resolution opposing Sunday games, etc., which was referred to the Committee on Jurispr)ldence, which reported-no action thereon: WHEREAS, It has come to the notice of this meeting of the Grand Lodge of Missouri at St. Joseph, Missouri, that some of our Blue Lodges have been fostering or promoting games, picnics and other _amusements on the Sabbath Day, and WHEREAS, Games, picnics and other amusements interfere ",ith atfending church services, and otherwise lower the high moral standard of the Masonic Fraternity as well as violate the spirit and letter of the Fourth Commandment; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That we, the undersigned, do petition thlOl Grand Lodge of Missouti, at this, its annual meeting at St. Joseph, Missouri, to pass the following resolution, viz: RESOLVED, That as Masonry has stood, is now standing, and

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will continue to stand for the highest type of mOI'als, and the general good of humanity; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Grand Lodge of Missouri at its annual meeting, St. J?seph, Mo., this 28th day of October, 1925, places itself on record as being opposed to Sunday games, picnics and other amusements being fostered or promoted by the Blue Lodges of ,the State of Missouri. .• H. CLAY PERKINS, A~THY~ M;ATHBR, " .... .!...... .'" ~ .• ~ H. L. READER, P. B. EVERSDEN.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 1, GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS. ' W. Bro. James A~ Kinder presented a resolution to amend Article I, Section 1, Grand Lodge By-Laws, which was referred to Committee on Jurisprudence-to report 'next year: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri:.

BE IT RESOLVED, That Article I, Section 1, of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended in third line to read first Tuesday instead of fourth Tuesday so that said section, when so amended, shall read as follows: Article. I, Section 1. Time nnd Place of-An Annual Communication of ,this Grand Lodge sha.ll be held in the City of St. Louis on the first Tuesday of October in each year, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M. Provided that the place of meeting for th'e next Annual Communication:may: be ~halfged :when' a"majori:ty' of tlte:' Grand Lodge shall deem it ex})edient.

Provided, in the event of an epidemic, catastrophe or any other cause that would make" it im'possi'ble for the Grand Lodge to meet as hereunto provided, the Grand Master, with the c~nsent of his Associ~te Elective Grand Officers, may change the time or' place of the Annual CC?mmunication .. ' T. W. COTTON, C. A. SWENSON, T. W. HOSKINS, J. A. KINDER, THOMAS F. HURD,

J AS, A. BOONE, H. W. SAUNDERS, W. N. MARBUT, W. B. MASSEY.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SERVICE RECORD MEMORIAL. R. W. Bro. 'Harold L. Reader tendered the report of this committee, which was adopted as follows:

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Most W orshipful Grand .M aster and Brethren: Your Committee on Service Record (Memorial) begs leave to submit the following re110rt: At the meeting of the District Deputy Grand Masters in Kansas City at the beginning of the year, the M. W. Grand Master urged the Deputies to stress in their respective districts the importance of having the records of the Masonic brethren engaged in the late war sent in to the Grand Secretary's office, in accordance with the letter sent out previously directing that such information be forwarded. However, during the past year, six additional Lodges only have reported. We, therefore, recommend that the report of this committee presented and adopted last year by the Grand Lodge be adhered to as the basis for the permanent memorial, and that the committee be continued in the hope that the records may be completed in the coming year.

H. L. READER, .TOHN P. AUSTIN, IRWIN SALE.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON COLLEGE PROPERTY-LEXINGTON.

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R. W. Bro. Thad B. Landon, for the Special Committee on College Property at Lexington, made the following report, whi~h, after full discussion, was adopted: To the Most Worshipful GrQ1td Lodge, A. 1". & A. M., of the State of Missouri: In the year 1843 the Grand Lodge, A'. F. & A. M., of Missouri, purchased certain real estate in Marion County, Missouri, and established there a Masonic College.

In the year 1846 by the 'action of this Grand Lodge this college was moved to the City of Lexington, Missouri, whose people had subscribed $31.000 to secure its location in that city.

The title to a tract of land, something more than six acres, in the City of Lexington, was acquired by the Grand Lodge and upon this location it erected a suitable building and there conducted a college until the year 1859, When it was abandoned.

Thereafter the Grand Lodge deeded this property to the State of Missouri for school purposes, but prior to 1871 the State of Missouri deeded it back to this Grand Lodge.

In April, 1871, this Grand Lodge deeded the property to the Marvin Female Institute (afterwards known as Central College for Women)',>!' supported by the M. E. Church, South.

By the terms of the deed conveying said property to the Marvin Female Institute said property was to be used perpetually for a school of high grade for the education of young ladies, and it was further provided in said deed that for failure on the part of the grantee to so use sai<'l property for such purposes said real estate

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should revert to and become the property of the said Grand Lodge.

The provisions of the deed were complied with and the property. was used for such school purposes until the month of June, 1925, wh.en such school was closed by its governing board. . Upon the abandoning of the property for school purposes by the former occupants, the citizens of Lexington set about to obtain an occupant for the property to the end that a high grade college for women might be maintained in their city as heretofore.

The Presbyterian Church. U. S., was solicited by the citizens of Lexington to take over the property and establish and conduct such a college.

In investigating the matter, the clause in the deed from the Grand Lodge to Marvin Female Institute. above set forth, providing that in case said property was abandoned by said grantee that it should revert to the Grand Lodge was discovered and Grand Master Mitchell appointed the undersigned as a special committee to make recommendation to this Grand Lodge as to the disposition to be made of this property.

Your committee visited and inspected the property at Lexington, which in our opinion is valuable only as it may be used for college purposes.

While the Presbyterian Church, U. S., has not acted officially upon the proposition of the citizens of Lexington that it take over t.his propert.y, it is' believed that if t.his Grand Lodge conveys its interest in the property to said Presbyterian Church, U. 8., that said denomination will institute and support a college similar in' character to that heretofore maintained on said property.

In recoinmending the transfer of this property to the Presbyterian Church, U. S., your committee has endeavored to insure the establishing and maintaining of a schooi at this point by providing that for a period of five years the Presbyterian Church, U. S:, would be restricted to the use of said property for school purposes only.

It being the belief of our committee that by so restricting the use of the property for five years the permallency of such institution would be insured by the expenditure of large sums of money on the property by said church.

WHEREFORE. your committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED: (1) That the Grand Lodge officers be and they are hereby instructed, authorized and empowered in the name of the Gr.and Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri, to convey to the Presbyterian Church. U. S., or to whomsoever said Presbyterian Church or its Synod shall designate, all of the right, title路 and interest in a.nd to the property located in the City of Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri, a.nd described as follows, to-wit: being a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 27 in Township 51 of Range 27, \Vest, bounded as follows: ~.:" Beginning at a point in the middle of a street the continuation of Oak Street of the addition to the Town of Lexington laid off and set apart by William Roux and William T. Wood, thence run North eight poles, thence West twenty-one poles and twentytwo links (21.22), thence North twenty-four poles and four links

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(24.04) to a stake, thence East thirty-two poles and four links (32.04), to a stake, thence South thirty-two poles and four links (32.04), thence West ten poles and seven links (10.07) to the place of beginning, containing' five acres and thirty-seven hundredths of an acre (5.37) and being a part of a tract of land surveyed by Thomas Garden for the Committee of the Masonic College, being the same land conveyed by vVilliam T. Wood and wife to the Grand Lodge by deed dated April 20, 1847; also another piece of land situate in said quarter section, Township, Range, County and State, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the middle of the street laid off and set apart by William T. Wood and wife and William Houx, at the North end or extremity of said street which is continuation路 of said Oak St'reet of the said addition to said Town of Lexington, in said County, thence run North eight poles (8), thence 'Vest twenty-one poles and tw:enty-two links (21.22), thence South eight poles (8), thence East twenty-one ))oles twenty-two links to the place of beginning', containing one and nine-hundredths (1.09) acres, the same being the 1)J'operty recently occupied and used by the Methodist Church, South, as Central College for Women, the said pro!)erty to he used solely by the Presbyterian Church, U. S., for the operation and maintenance of a College for Women for a period of five years, and after' the expiration of the said five-year period the use and occupancy of said premises to be unrestricted.

And notwithstanding such restricted. use for the period of five years as above provided, the said Presbyterian Church shall be authorized, if it so desires, to pledge such property as security for a loan, the proceeds thereof to be used for the purposes of said college, and if it becomes necessary for the holder of said loan to foreclose the same, because of any default in the obligations imposed upon the borrower and to sell the property, the purchaser at such foreclosure sale shall take title free and clear of the restrictions herein imposed.

(2) Such conveyance shall not be made by the Grand Lodge officers unless and until the Presbyterian Church, U. S., shall have by proper authority elected to open. operate and maintain the Woman's College at Lexington upon the property above described.

(3) In the event that the Presbyterian Church, U. S., shall fail or refuse to accept the proposition as herein described and to Ol)en and maintain a College for Women within ten months after the adjournment of this Grand Lodge Session, the said Grand Lodge officers shall, and they are hel'eby instructed, authorized and empowered to transfer and convey all the rights, title and interest of the Grand Lodge in and to the property herein described to any society or organization who in the opinion of the said officers of the Grand Lodge will operate and maintain such a school or college on said property as would merit the approval of this Grand Lodge.

Respectfully and fraternally submitted, ARCH A. JOHNSON, THAD B. LANDON. E. W. TAYLER. Special Committee.

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TELEGRAM-.CONGRATULATIONS. Grand Secretary Jesse read the following congratulatory telegram to Grand Master-Elect Martin: Doniphan, Mo., Oct. 29, 1925.

Mr. W. VV. Martin, Care Fran k R. Jesse, S1. Joseph, Mo. Heartiest congratulations from the citizens of Doniphan and Ripley County to you on your election to the office of Grand Master of the State of Missouri. We are very proud of路 the honor which has been given you after years of faithful service to the Masonic Order.

THE DONIPHAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, H. A. TANNER, President, ALBERT D. SHEPPARD, Secretary.

REPORT OF MASONIC HOME VISITING COMMITTEE. R. VV. Bro. VV. B. Massey, Chairman, presented the following report which was 'adopteq : To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri: Article 4, Section 27-(P), Book of Constitutions of 1921, provides for the appointment by the Grand Master of a Committee on the Masonic Home, who shall visit and inspect the Home and ascertain its condition and needs.

Your committee approves most heartily that part of the Grand Masters Address pertaining to the Masonic Home and referred to this committee.

MANAGEMENT. It has been the pleasure of the chairman of your committee, appointed by your Grand Master, to attend each of the four regular meetings of the Board of Directors of the Home during th~ year, and to spend p. full day during the latter part of August going through and inspecting the Home. There were but few absentees at any of the meetings of the Board of Directors of any of the directors, ex-officio members or advisory members, the only absentee at the January meeting being M. Vol. Bro. \V"illiam F . .Tohnson, who at that time lay at the point of death. The business of the Home \'las transacted at these meetings with the greatest diligence and care, and the Home is to be congratulated upon the selection of its officers and Board of Directors. Brother Waggoner, the President of the Home, has spent many of the best years of his life in the interest of the Home and his whole heart is in the work of caring for the children and looking after the comfort of the aged members .o.f the Home Fa~ily. One can not but be impressed, also,

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with the ability and tact of Mrs. Waller, the matron of the children, in handling the 128' boys and girls in the Home, and their love and respect for and obedience to her. IUr",. IUcCue has proven herself a most excellent matron in handling the old people and the 209 old people appear to be happy and contented almost to a person.

Grent I)rnise is due to Dr. Rice and his assistants for the timely treatment given the children and the skillful care exhibited for the aged and infirm. The Home family when sick have as good care and attention and nursing in the Home Hospital as could be obtained anywhere in St. Louis. It would be difficult to imagine an institution of the kind and size of our Masonic Home being managed with greater efficiency and skill and the members, both old and 'young being more like one big happy family.

EDUCATIONAL ADVANTAGES. The children of the Home have the best educational advantages that the City of St. Louis affords and the same care and protection as the children in the best homes of St. Louis. They attend the public schools of the City of St. Louis, many of them graduating from the high schools and afterward taking special courses in the business colleges or vocational schools, thereby being well fitted to take up life's work after being discharged from the. Home. No children in the Home would have had better educational advantages, even though they were under the care of their own parents.

NURSERY. The Board of Directors have voted to establish a nursery in connection with the Home. Heretofore, there have been a number of instances where infants were left orphans and the Home has not been in a position to care for children under three years of age. The Board of Directors have already appointed a committee to make arrangements, etc., to establish the nursery, and sometime during 1926 they expect to be able to care for infants, also. This is a long felt need which the .Home has not, heretofore, been able to meet and the Board should be commended for adding this department.

PRESENT CONDITION CROWDED. A somewhat crowded condition exists in the Home at present, which will be relieved when the Jewish Hospital is turned over to the Home, which will probably be in March, 1926.

There are wards in the hospital bu t no wards in the old people's building, and rooms are given to the old people under the rule of "first come, first served," regardless of 路.the Lodge or locality from which they come, hence, there are now in the hospital sixteen old people who could be sent to rooms if there were rooms to give them.

There are now extra beds available in the wards for only five men and seven women, hence, it can be readily seen that the Home can care for only a few more members until the Jewish Hospital is acquired. A careful examination indicates that after obtaining possession of the Jewish Hospital the Home will be able to accommodate

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approximately 175 more members before remodeling and 225 more after remodeling.

REMODELING. There will be very little, if any, remodeling of the Jewish Hospital buildings above the second floor, the rooms now being of such a size .and situation that they can be occupied, and will correspond to a larg'e extent to the present rooms in the old people's building.

The improvement committee state that they intend to wOI'k out a ramp in the Jewish Hospital building so that there will be no stairway for the old people in going to and from their dining room.

The first floor of the Jewish Hospital building will be re-arranged and remodeled for the reason that the present arrangement affords vcry little space that could be utilized for the needs of the Home.

The Board has set aside funds for the purpose of remodeling the Jewish Hospital buildings which they feel will be ample and probably with a saving on the amount.

JE;WISH HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT. The Board has already formulated the committees for making all necessary improvements when the Jewish Hospital buildings are obtained, and the committee on improvements has already let the contract to enlarge the present heating capacity, so that when completed they will have a .double source of supply. Each of the sources will furnish all the heat and water necessary for the present buildings,' including the Jewish Hospital buildings.

In case of a break in one of the plants the other can immediately be turned on so that there will be no delay in furnishing proper heat to keep the Home comfortable.

Tunnels are being consU'ucted and .will eventually join the Jewish Hospital buildings with the present heating plant of the Home. All water and heating pipes will be in the tunnel, so that in case of leakage or breaka.ge they can be easily and readily repaired.

The Board has also decided to change the old men's building, immediately north of the chapel, into a boys' dormitory. A covered connection will be made similar to the one that connects the hospital with the old people's building between the old men's building and the administration building so that all may go to and from meals without exposure to the weather.

Plans are being prepared for connecting the Jewish Hospital building with the present hospital building so that all of those OccuiJying the rooms in the building obtained from the JewiSh Hospital may have a covered way in going to and from their meals.

Arrangements are also being made to have the first floor of the west wing of the present hospital building converted into a dining-room so that the present kitchen, which is large enough to accommodate both sections of the dining-room for the old people, can have close connection and without additional expense in arranging' dining-room space, This covered way can not be built until possession of the .Jewish Hospital is obtained, hence, it will be after March 1, 1926, before this work can begin, but only a short time

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will be required to complete the work, so as to give the accommodations to those who may be occupying rooms in the Jewish Hospital building.

MAINT l<;N ANCK The Board has set aRide. as ,vill be shown in the Masonie Home report, a sum of $50,000 to cover the excess eXllense in operatingand the re-organization of t.he management of the whole plant from the time that the .Jewish Hospital buildings arc turned over to the Home. probably in March, until the next meeting of the Grand Lodge to be held in October. 1926.

PHOPOSED REPEAL OF ,$10.00 INITIATION FEE. At the Grand Lodge meeting in 1921 the following resolution was adopted: "Be It Resolved. That the Masonic Home Board b(~ and iR hereby directed to immediately give thorough and careful consideration to the prospective financial needs and mal,e its recommendations in reg:cnd thel'eto at the next regular meeting of the Grand Lodge, to the end that' ])ermanent and adequate provision may be made for t.he growth and maintenance of the Masonic Home."

In c.ompliance with the order of the Grand Lodge of 1921 the Board made a somewha"t lengthy and detailed report at the next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge in 1322. which was unanimously adopted and in which they stated. that interest on endowment fund. a per capita tax of '$1.50 for the Home, and the $10.00 initiation fee, then being collected. were large enough to su])ply the ])resent needs of the Home. and. expressed the hope that increased demands likely to arise would be met by the growth of the Order without. increasing the rate of the per capita tax or the initiation fee. lt will be noted that this provision was for maintenance only and no consideration given to any 'new building or permanent equipment. This Grand Lodge is to vote at this communication on the repeal of Sections 47 and 18, which. if carried, would eliminate the $10.00 initiation fee for the benefit of the Home. This would mean that the income for the expense of the Home would be lessened in excess of $30,000 each year. The largest increase in membership for similar periods in the history of the Grand Lodge was during the time that the $20.00 initiation fee was' collected for this purpose.

The increase during that period was approximately 10,000 per annum, meaning $200.000 for the Home. It was due to this $20.00 fee that the Home Board was enabled to purchase and pay for the Jewish Hospital and only for said $20.00 fee has the Home' been saved from a deplorably crowded condition and financial embarrassment. to provide sufficient funds to obtain adequate quarters for our aged and orphans. Should this $10.00 fee be eliminated it is evident that the per' capita tax would have to be increased or some other provision made by this Grand L<?dge in order to operate our Home, which is the one great charity of our Order in Missouri.

Rather then eliminate this $10.00 fee it would be far better to double same in order to provide for the future needs of the Home for all time. Most of the present buildings were erected some twenty-five years ago and for the needs at that time, and within another twenty

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years will in all probability be inadequate to meet the requirements of the Home. A fee of $20.00 would create a fund by that time to almost, if not quite, erect and equip all new buildings needed.

Your committee believes that to double this fee of $10.00 and, therebY,make provisions for the Home for all time, would be one of the best business propositions ever enacted by this Grand Lodge.

The membership of thc Home August 1, 1915, was 252 and August 21, '1925, as Brother Waggoner's report will show, was 337, making an increase in membership of 85, or approxir:nately 40 per cent in ten years. At this rate of increase it will be only 15 or 16 years until we will not have enough room, even with the addition of the Jewish Hospital, to care for the old people and children entitled to admission into the Home.

The principle of theinitfation fee is right. If a man is not willing to pay $10.00, or even $20.00, when coming into Masonry for such a cause as our Masonic Home, certainly he is not worthy of being made a Mason and we should not and do not want him. and if he is not financially able to pay this amount there is a serious question whether he should not use the entire amount ,required as initiation fee for the benefit of his family and dependents.

The Home has been built and paid for by the members of our fraternity of ' the present and the past genera~ions and there is no good reason why any members coming into the Order should not pay, and be willing to pay their portion toward this great chal'ity, when in reality they and their widows and orphans are the ones who will receive the future benefits of the Home.

It is a significant fact that during the last seven years no child has come into the Home, whose father was more than thirtyfour years of age at the time of his death save in two instances.

Masonry is not, never was, and never will be an insurance org-anization, but there is no insurance organization that a premium of $10.00' or $20.00 would pay more than a small fractional pa'rt of the benefits of an easy mind., afforded one, by the knowledge that should he meet with reverses and be left impoverished in age that he would have such a Home to go to and be so cared for as in our Masonic Home, or should he die under similar circumstances and leave a widow or orphans or both without. support that they should be cared for ill the Masonic Home.

Your committee m::lst heartily recommends that the proposed amendment to the by-laws, repealing Sections 47 and 48 be defeated and in the best interest of the Home, that the initiation fee of $10.00, for the benefit of the Home, be retained.

Respectfully submitted, W. B. MASSEY, Chairman, THOMAS H. Rli;YNOLDS. G. A. SAMPLE, E. S. W'OODS, EARL A. BOHNER.

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REPORT OF GRAND LECTURER. R. W. Bro. James R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, read the following report, which was adopted: Kahoka, Missouri, October 21, 1925.

To the Most Worshi,pful C,-and Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri: Brethren: I submit this, my twentieth annual report of work done and of my observation of the condition of the Craft throughout this Jur'isdic~ tion. As will be. seen by an enumeration of the places visited, my work has taken me to every section of the State and, while not every Lodge was visited, it has given me an opportunity to learn some~ thing of the working conditions of the Lodges and of the difficulties under which they labor. Generally speaking, the' condition of the Lodges is very satisfactory as to the conduct of the work. Many of the Lodges throughout the State had little or no degree work.

The greate~t activity, in this respect, was found in Lodges located in the industrial centers.

Here and there in agricultural sections, could be found a Lodge that was unusually active, but this was an exception. In some districts the net gain, if. any,' was very small.

Taking the State as a whole, the net gain is about normal. Several Lodges, that have been struggling for existence for some years, surr'endered their charters and the membership scattered to other Lodges most convenient for them.

These Lodges, with their increased membership and additional territory, have a larger field of labor and !ihould prosper in proportion to their opportunity. In most cases, the surrendering of the charters wrought no hardship on anyone for, with" good roads, some other Lodge is easy of access and no Brother has just callse to be deprived of a home. One thing with which so many of our Lodges have to contend is the removal of so many of the workers from the jurisdiction of their Lodge. In most instances the capable workers are few in number and these are usually found among the younger members. These young men have fitted themselves for some particular vocation in life, and in order to exercise their talents, they must go to some places, usually our industrial centers for employment. Many of our Lodges are numerically weak.

According to last year's report, there were an even 100 Lodges with a membership of less than 50. There are 660 Lodges in the State.

Ovcr one-half of them have a membershj~ of less than 100 and more than two-thirds of the Lodges have less than 200 members. As is the case in all Lodges, many of these are non-residents. From the foregoing, we can readily understand that constant care and continual instruction is required to maintain a proper standard.

I visited and held Lodges of Instruction at the following places: Canton, Mexico, Fulton, Columbia, Mound City, Fairfax, Maryville, Sheridan, Gentryville, Gilman, Stewartsville, Chillicothe. Browning,

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Hannibal, Macon, Monroe City, Moberly, Wellsville, St. Charles, St. Louis, Pacific, Salisbury, Boonville, VersaiIles, Jefferson City, Sedalia.

Fayette, Odessa, Kansas City, Excelsior Springs, Lawson, Farley, Princeton, C'arksville, Elsberry, Perry, De Soto, Farmington, St. Marys, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Oak Ridge, Millersville, C.haffee, B'oomfield, East Prairie, Cam路pbeIl, Kennett, Poplar Bluff, Fredericktown, Desloge, Bucklin, Slater, Blackburn, Belton, Humansville, Sarcoxie, Jasper, Joplin, Anderson, Monett, Crane, Greenfield, Clinton, Lamar, Springfield, Republic, Rogersville, Hartville, Ava, Houston, 'Vest Plains, Doniphan and Paris.

On January 18t11 of this year, I went to St. Louis to attend the Lodge of Instruction and spent the remaining days of the week in visiting the Lodges then in session, and consider the time well spent.

Heretofore I have devoted very little time to the city Lodges as they have always been favored with having good instructors, but gave my time almost Exclusively to the Lodges out of the city. Someone told me that I was pointed out by a young Brother, last year at the Grand Lodge, as the Grand Lecturer of .the Country Lodges. I determined to show them that I was not only the Grand Lecturer of the Country LodgES, but of the entire state. These visitations were very enjoyab~eand interesting to me and I believe were beneficial to the Craft.

Hight. "Worshipful Bro.J. Gwynn Gough, the District Lecturer, arranged these meetings and otherwise planned for my comfort anll convenience.

Right vVorshipful Bro. K ..w. Wambaugh and Right Worshipful Bro. 'Val tel' A. Webb, the two District Deputy Grand Masters, also favored me with their presence. A second visitation was made to the Lodge of Instruction on September 29. The attendance a t these meetings was good and the instruction gi ven by the Brethren in charge was in accordance with the prescribed ritual of the Grand Lodge.

Another week was spent at Kansas City. The Lodge of Instruction, which was held weekly during the first two months of. the year, under the supervision of Right Worshipful Bro. Thomas I:I. Reynolds, District Deputy Grand Master, and conducted by Right Worshipful Bro. Asa D. Hurd, District Lecturer, had a most prosperous year. The officers of the various Lodges were more in evidence in their attendance and the instruction therein given was put into practice. 'With the Grand Master, Most \Vorshipful Bro. Orestes Mitchell, the remaining days of the week were spent in visiting Lodges at their regular meetings, at which time, besides the present representatives of the Grand Lodge, Most 路Worshipful Bro. H. R Kreeger, Most 'VVorshipful Bro. Van F. Boor and Most 'Vorshipful Bro. O~af F. Lucas, Past Grand Masters, and other prominent Masonic Brethren were present in honor of the visits of the Grand Master.

A most delightful occasion was the banquet at the Kansas City Athlet ic Club tendel'E:d to" the Grand Master and myself.

All of the Grand Lodge Officers in line, the three Past Grand Masters, the officers of the Lodge of Instruction, the District Lecturer of the 59th District, and every Worshipful Master of the Lodges in the 22nd District were pre~ent and added to the enjoyment of the occasion.

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present, which I greatly pri:t.e. I am indebted to Right 'Vorshipful Bro. Thomas H. Heynolds for his efforts in securing the same.

Many other places visited, merit honorable mention, but space will not permit. There is one place, however, that if I did not give expreÂŁsion of my appreciation and gratitude for their generous hospitality, 1 would fall far short of my duty. From June 20th to the 25th 1 spent at Doniphan,. the home of the Right Worshipful Bro. W. W. Martin, Deputy Grand Mastel'. Here, business was combined with pleasure. vVith Most \Vorshipful Bro. D. M. Wilson, Past Grand Master and Most 'Vorshipful Bro. Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, we had possession of the club house on the beautiful Current Hiver, some several miles from the city. During the day, our time was occupied as best suited our inclination and at night the work was exemplified. \Va had a splendid cook and he knew how to cook fish,of which we had plenty. However, we were not per'mitted to become surfeited as the ladies of the Eastern Star varied our diet each day with fried chicken, roasts, pies, cakes and fruit which would tempt the appetite of a gourmand and to which we did ample justice.

Within the past year the official ranks of District Lecturer's were ::iundered by the death of Bro. Jesse J. Shaw of Elsberry, Missouri, in the 29th District. He was a most excellent man and Mason, respected by all who l<new him, and prominent in Qusiness affairs of the county. His death was a serious loss to the Fraternity as well as to the community in which he lived.

In conclusion, I have very pleasant memories of my visitations.

Everywhere I went, the Brethren were very considerate of my comfort, and many times I was the recipient of some special favor to add to my enjoymen t, all of which served to cemen t the friendships already established.

The District Lecturers have been prompt in every requirement made of them. They perfected arrangements for my meetings and at many of them they were present to assist. Some of them were prevented from greater activity by sickness, either of themselves or families and several had their days of "sorrow and gloom". To all of them I extend my sympathy. The abstract of their reports is as follows: ABSTRACTS

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Brother L. 'V. Osbourne of the 2nd District says of the nine Lodges composing his Distl'ict, the, two Lodges at Kirksville and the one at Novinger are the most active. The Kirksville Lodges maintain a very high standard of proficiency and the Brethren of Novinger, by their visitations and association with these Lodges are profiting from the example set before them. Tile other Lodges were not very active and no visitations were made.

Brother John Santee Of the 3rd District held Lodges of Instruction at Pollock, Winigan, Green City, Harris, Newtown and Hartford.

He says that quite a number are fairly proficient in the work and that a few of them are very thorough. The Lodges at Unionville, Lucerne, Powersville -and Milan have able ritualists and maintain a

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good standard of workmanship. He reports that all the Lodges but one are awake and there are evidences of an awakening in it.

Brother J. L. Barnett of the 4th District reports some activity among the Lodges, but with withdrawals, suspensions and deaths no gain in numbers was made. He confesses his shortcoming in the visitations of the year, but on account of business duties and other circumstances, he was unable to do more. He notes .particularly the activity of the Brethren of Ravanna Lodge. They, in conjunction with the 1. O. O. F., have just completed a new building to replace the one recently destroyed by fire. They are very zealous in the work and hopeful of tl~eir future prosperity.

Brother Fred Pearson of the 5th District visited all the Lodges except the one at Gilman and reports them in good condition and doing some work. Considerable interest is manifested and a steady improvement is made in their efficiency.

Brother Emsley C. James of the 6th District visited nine of the twelve .Lodges in his District, instructing in the work and assisting in conferring degrees. The interest shown and the record of attendance at these meetings indicate that' the zeal and en th usiasm of the Brethren is in no wise lessened. He says that the condition of the Lodges, with one exception, is good and their growth is slow and steady.

Brother Jonathan Stark of the 7th District held Lodges of Instruction at Ravenwood, Parnell, Barnard, Elmo and Guilford, besides giving much private instruction. He visited eleven of the fourteen Lbdges in his charge and assisted in degree work on numerous occasions; with few exceptions, the Lodges are fairly active and the officers perform their duties in a very creditable manner.

Brother Frank A. Miller of the 9th District held weekly Lodges of Instruction at St. Joseph during the first three months of the year, with an average attendance of thirty-six, which is the best record of any heretofore made. Every Lodge under his care was visited one or more times for instruction and as a result of his labors the Lodges are in splendid condition and the Brethren are enthusiastic in his praise. Considerable time was given to the outlying Lodges and the improvement of the ritualistic work is good evidence of his labors. .

Brother H. W. Saunders of the 10th District visited six Lodges and gave instruction in an informal way. He thinks that the Lodges are gradually improving, but in some there are only a few of the Brethren that can do the work creditably and impressively. Harmony prevails throughout the District.

The Grand Master made several visitations in that section and his visits were very highly appreciated.

Brother Walter A. Craven of the 11th District, on account of ::;ickness and other misfortunes, was unable to hold Lodges of Instruction or make any visitations.

From reliable information, he reports that while the net gain in the District was only one, that the Brethren are working together in unity and that the outlook for the future is very promising.

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Lodges in his charge and attended the Lod.ge of Instruction held at Chillicothe by the Grand Lecturer in December. An event of most pleasant memory was the visitation of the Grand Master, Most "\Vorshipful Bro. Or;estes Mitchell, accompanied by Most Worshipful Bro. A. M. Dockery, Past Grand Master. The Past Grand Masters conferred the third degree and every Lodge in the District was represented.

Bro. E. W. Tayler of the 13th District reports that all the Lodges did some work, but with so many deaths, suspensions and dimits, the net gain was small. Visitations were made to several of the Lodges and some good was accomplished thereby. On account of local conditions, the Lodge at Browning surrendered its charter and most of the Brethren have made their Masonic homes in the Lodges most convenient for them. The Lodges at Brookfield, Marceline and Jackson were the most active and all are very well equipped for the work.

Brother Harry J. Libby of the 14th District reports a profitable year in his District. There has been a steady growth in interest and in' the extensive cultivation of the true spirit of Freemasonry.

He was called upon more frequently to impart instruction than last year, which indicates a greater desire on the part of the Brethren for a more thorough knowledge of the ritual. Instruction was given to the Brethren at Shelbina, Clarence, Hunnewell, Shelbyville, Bethel and Macon. Effort is made to establish a semi-annual District meeting, on which occasions, all three degrees will be conferred by the Brethren who are best qualified for the respective parts. The condition of the weather made a postponement of the meeting necessary and a later date has been named, when, it is hoped, the weather will be more propitious, and the meeting held with a good representation from all the Lodges.

Brother Harry E. Schneider of the 15th District visited all the Lodges in Marion and Ralls Counties. Regular monthly Lodges of Instruction were held at Hannibal during the greater part of the year and while the percentage of attendance was not all that could be desired, the improved rendition of the work is evidence that the meetings were not held in vain. The Lodges in Lewis County were not visited, but from reports, and from their prom)}tness and courtesy in responding to letters of inquiry, he feels that they can be commended.

Brother J. E. Thompson of the 16th District visited every Lodge in his charge and some of them more than once. No Lodge of Instruction was held. With the exce)}tion of a few Lodges, there was not much activity in the District. The Lodges at Louisiana, Bowling Green, Clarksville and Frankford were the most active. On the Whole, all the Lodges are in good condition and doing good work.

Brother T. H. Walton of the 18th District visited two of the Lodges and instructed Brethren from three other Lodges. He reports that most of the Lodges are in fair condition and do the. work reasonably well.

Brother T. H. Edwards of the 19th District visited seven of the eight Lodges in his care. W'ith the exce)}tion of a few of the Lodge~, the work is not up to standard. This is particularly true of' the

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inland Lodges. The Lodge at Salisbury has been very active and is doing good work. Some dissensions among the Brethren have arisen in two of the Lodges, which have aroused some bitterness of feeling, and has retarded the Lodges not only in number, but in good fellowship.

Brother William Baker of the 20th District held Lodges of Instruction at Bogard, Dewitt, Carrollton. Hardin, Orrick and Lawson.

He reports that all Lodges show improvement and some to a very marked degree.

Brother Asa D. 'Hurd of the 22nd District spent considerable of his tIme with weaker Lodges. Rockhill Lodge U. D. was especially' looked after. Either he or a representative was present at nearly every meeting. Northeast Lodge was also given considerable attention and the results of his labor show the time well spent. Regular Lodges of Instruction were held during the months of January and February under the supervision of Right Worshipful Bro. Thomas H. Reynolds, District Deputy Grand Master. These meetings were well attended by members and officers. The most of his visitations were made in company with the District Deputy Grand Master. At these meetings, particular emph~sis was given to the necessity of adhering closely to the prescribed ritual of the Grand Lodge, in the matter of opening and closing, and other matters that add dignity and beauty to the work. He notes a decided improvement along these lines.

Brother C. B. 'Waddell of the 23rd District visited most of the Lodges in his District; held School of Instruction, weekly. at Lexington during the winter months. More worl{ could have been done had the Brethren found it convenient. He complains that the Lodges do not avail themselves of the services of the District Lecturer as they should.

Brother Hoy H. 'Vright of the 26th District visited most of the Lodges in the District and is confident that they are progressing nicely and making some improvement. Younger men are at the helm and are more ambitious to acquit themselves creditably, than a;re the older ones.

Brother S. P. Cunningham of the 27th District held Lodges of Instruction at Mokane, Gant and Mexico, besides giving considerable instruction to the officers of other Lodges. He responded to every call 'and feels that he has accomplished much in the cause of Freemasonry during the year, in maintaining the usual high standard in the District.

Brother John E. Reeds of the 28th District visited all but two of his Lodges, assisted in degree work and instructed the Brethren.

He gave considerable private instruction to the officers and responded to every call. But very little work was done thro.ughout the District.

Notwithstanding this, the condition of the Craft is very satisfacto.ry.

Brother E. A. Fluesmeier of the 30th District visited every Lodge in the District, instructed the Brethren in the unwritten work, and assisted in every way possible to the betterment of the Craft. He feels that his efforts have been successful and that conditions war-

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rant him in saying that the Lodges under his care are gradually progressing..

Brother W. D. Rogers of the 31st District visited every Lodge in the District and assisted in the various activities of the Lodges.

He had the misfortune to break his arm in January and this prevented him from holding any Lodges of Instruction. He reports considerable work throughout the District and the quality of the work is of such a nature that none need be ashamed of it.

Brother R. A. Breuer of the 32nd District visited a number of the Lodges, and while not being permitted, on account of time, to visit all, kept well informed as to their condition. He finds that the work as a whole is being well done, both ritualistically and impressively. More or less work was done and unusual interest is manifested among the Brethren.

Brother J. Gwynn Gough of the 33rd District reports that beginning on November 6, 1924, and ending June 10, 1925, he held 27 meetings with an average attendance of 140, about ev~nly divided between offlcf'rs and members. Other meetings were held during the months of September and October, which are not inclflded in this report. He says that, "Realizing the importance of conferri.ng the degrees in an intelligent, dignified and impressive manner, this phase of the work was given particular attention, with very satisfactory res路uIts". He congratulates himself that he was so fortunate in having such able and capable assistants who were untiring in their loyalty and support. He was also privileged to ac~ompany the two District Deputy Grand Masters on many of their official visitations and was received with due courtesy and honor In recognition of his office.

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Brother James T. Blair of the 34th District held several Lodges of Instruction and was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer In a District Lodge of Instruction at Belton, which was reasonably well attended, Most of the Lodges are gradually improving in the accuracy of the work and are showing considerable interest in the general welfare of the Fraternity. The Increase' in number was not very great, but practically all the Lodges are exceedingly ~ careful and watchful in their selection of material for membership.

BI'other R. B. Campbell of the 35th District visited every Lodge bpt one, and this one was without a home as their Lodge room was destroyed by fire. Most of the Lodges are doing fairly well, and holding their own, with the exception of Tyrian Lodge, which is not joing much good at this time, Rockville Lodge, that was burned out, is rebuilding and will, no doubt, resume the work with renewed enthusiasm.

Brother S: B. Kennon of the 36th District visited seven of the Lodges in his charge, when Lodges of Instruction were held or other assistance rendered. The interest was good and atten'dance all that could be expected. At Pittsville and Knob Noster the atten-d.ance wa:~ from 50 to 75 per cent of the membership, and it was also good at Warrensburg, The other Lodges visited were Holden, Leeton, Green Ridge and .Warsaw. Two of the Lodges visited are burdened

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with financial problems, but otherwise they are doing good work, He was also in attendance and assisted the Grand L'ecturer at Sedalia, in a District Lodge of Instruction. The Brethren at 'Cole Camp, in Benton County, are desirous of a Lodge at that place, and it is hoped that their desire will be gratified. While but路 83 were raised in the District, the work was fairly distributed. The general condition of the Craft is go~d and the interest and enthusiasm, especially of the smalIer Lodges, is to be commended.

Brother W. C. Cowan of the 38th District reports less activity among the Lodges than in previous years. This he attributes to financial conditions among farmers, of which class the membership is largely composed. He visited three Lodges in the District. From reports received as well as his personal observation, the Lodges are doing very well. The attendance is good and no contentions exist among the Brethren.

Brother C. E. Pyle of the 40th District reports very little activity during the year. Lodges of Instruction were held at De Soto and Shekinah Lodges. Numerous visitations were made, enabling him to keep in close touch with the Lodges and he reports progress ill their workiilg -conditions and in the general conduct of the Cra~t.

Brother Ed. I. Harris of the 41st District visited seven Lodges for the instruction of Brethren. Four or five of the Lodges do very good work, the others are not so. good. A few of the Lodges are too weak numericalIy and financialIy to expect much good to be accomplished.

Brother John C. Senate of the 43rd District held Lodges of Instruction at Golden City and Richards. The one at Golden City was not so well attended on account of weather conditions, but much good was accomplished with the faithful ones. The Lodge at Richards was especially commended for their zeal and progress made during the year, .and still greater achievements are predicted for them in the future. No further demands were made for his services and with the exception of a few visitations, the above constitutes a review of his labors. Brother Senate, for a number of years, served the third District as District Lecturer, in a manner acceptable to all; and while the conditions in the two Districts are so dissimilar, I am sure if given the opportunity, the Lodges in this District will rank among the best.

Brother J. R. Hutchison of the 44th District visited every Lodge but La Russell; assisted in the meetings, instructing and correcting when necessary to be done. There has been a marked improvement in the work of the ritual in most of the Lodges, and, considering the District as a whole, the situation is very satisfactory.

Brother Geo. W. Custer of the 45th District visited most of -the Lodges, assisted in work and gave instruction where needed. The work is generally very well done, but in a few of the smaller Lodges the officers al'e inclined to be a little careless. Lodges of Instruction were held at Springfield and Republic and the officers are declareq. to be fairly proficient and enthusiastic. The prospects for the coming year are very encouraging.

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Brother Carl A. Swer1'Son of the 46th District visited the following Lodges: Norwood, Mansfield, Hartville, Pilot Knob, Licking, Manes, Houston, Summersville, Cabool, Ava, Mou~tain Grove and Mt. Ararat and found them ready and willing to receive instruction.

More time was given to instruction this year than formerly, as more demands were made. The work of the Lodge has been going along at a normal rate and the outlook is favorable for a continuance.

Brother Fred. E. McGhee of the 47th District made his customary visits to all the Lodges. He rejoices in the regenerati_on of some of the Lodges that a few years ago were almost on the verge of failure. Now the conditions have changed and with renewed interest, they are prospering. He reports good interest in all of the Lodges and as a genet'al rule the standard of proficiency is being raised.

The Brethren are not only active within the confines of their Lodges, but are doing much to advance the educational, social and commercial interests of that section, thus rendering a service to their respective communities.

Brother W. B. Massey of tr,e 48th District rep,orts that conditions in his District are very satisfactory. The Flat River Lodge is erecting a new and commodious building to accommodate their increasing membership.' Lodges of Instruction were held at Farmington, St. Marys, Fredericktown and Desloge by the Grand Lecturer, to the benefit of the Lodges adjacent. The net increase in membership, for the year, was not great on account of suspensions, deaths, etc., but the Lodges were fairly active and were more careful in their choice of membership.

Brother Geo: W. Walker of the 49th District reports that the condition, noted in last year's report, of general apathy, still prevails.

The Lodge at Cape Girardeau being the only one that did any work of consequence. He visited every Lodge but White'water No. 417 and held Schools for Instruction at Zalma and Cape Girardeau. He says that with one or two exceptions, the Brethren are competent to do very good work.

Brother G. A. Sample of 'the 50th District made a number of visitations, giving instruction and performing other duties incident to the office. He was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer at Lodges of Instruction held at Chaffee and Bloomfield. He reports that there is evidence of increased interest in the Lodges as a whole, for a better application of the ritual in both usage and purpose. This state of affairs is very encouraging and much greater progress is confidently looked for during the coming year.

Brother K. C. Johnson of the 52nd District'visited the following Lodges: Composite, Naylor, Wayne, Pine and Poplar Bluff. He conducted a number of Lodges of Instruction at Poplar Bluff and was present and assisted the Grand Lecturer in a Lodge of Instruction at Doniphan. All the Lodges had work and are able to do it in a very creditable manner.

Brother G. J. Vaughan of the 54th District visited and held Lodges of Instruction of two' or three days' duration in every Lodge

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in his District except Sparta. The Lodges visited were located as follows: Billings, Crane, Clever, Galena, Reeds Spring, Branson, 'H"oIIister, F'orsyth and Protem. He reports the Craft to be flourishing and increasing in Masonic knowledge.

Brother W. N. Marbut of the 55th District visited most of the Lodges, assisted in the work and gave instruction. With the exception of two Lodges, all are in good condition and doing fairly good work, Brother VV. A. Phipps of the 56th District visited all the Lodges in the District except two. assisted them in the regular work, refreshed their memories on the unwritten ritual and corrected the fallacies that had cl'ept in. With one exception, the Lodges are' doing very creditable work, as to accuracy and the business is conducted in a very dignified and impressive manner.

Brother Henry F. Woerther of the 57th District was very active.

He held 18 Lodges of instruction under the supervision of the District Deputy Grand Master with a total attendance of 1,075, an average of about 60. He also held five other sessions, at the request of the Worshipful Masters, of which no record was kept. He accompanied the District Deputy Grand Master in his official visitations to 12 of the 14 Lodges in the District. He attended the Lodge of Instruction for the 33d District fifteen times besides visiting ~'number of Lodges in that and adjoining District. He gratefully acknowledges the assistance rendered him by George S. Land, whom he succeeded as District Lecturer and gives praise to the Past Masters for their regular attendance, which exceeded that of all other officers.

He also expresses his indebtedness to Right Worshipful' Brother \"1. P. Mason, District Deputy Grand Master, for his support, consideration and assistance at all times.

Brother M. E. Gumphrey of the 58th District visited six of the Lodges, some of them sever,al times, assisted in the work, and gave instruction on all occasions. None of the Lodges were overburdened with work, but'all are able to do very creditable work.

BrothEr Allan McDowell Hoyt of the 59th District held the usual Lodge of Instruction at Independence during part of the winter months.

Also one at Buckner. He visited every Lodge and expressed regrets that he was unable to do more, on account of poor health, which compels him to withdraw from Masonic activity in the future. He feels, as I do, that he leaves the District in better shape as to ritualistic work, than when he first started out. I greatly regret that the condition of his health compels him to relinquish the position which he has so ably and acceptably occupied for 14 years.

Our official and personal relations have been most agreeable and the ties of fellowship and friendship have become firmly woven. I hope that his health may be restored and many more' years of usefu Iness added to his life.

Fraternally submitted, J. R. McLACHLAN.

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REPORT OF COMMITIEE GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION. M. W. Bro. Bert S. Lee submitted the following report for the Committee, which was applauded and adopted: To the Grand Lodge, A. F. tr A. M., of Missouri: I herewith submit my report of the work of your committee for the George Washington National Masonic Memorial Association during the past yea.r.

Accompanied by our Grand Mastel', Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary I attended the annual meeting of the Association held at' Alexandria, Virginia, February 23 and 24. This路 is the most rf:presentative gathering of the leaders in Ancient Craft Masonry held in the world. All <Jur Grand .Jurisdictions are now members of the Association, assisting- in the work of erecting the Memorial, and are represented each year' in the annual meeting by their Grand Master, the Chairman of the Committee and many other prominent and active Masonic 路workers. In my address as your Grand Master in 1923 I recommended that. you send, in addition to our Grand Master, our Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary to the annual meeting of the Association. This you are now doing and the Grand Lodge of Missouri has been amply repaid for the money expended.

I want at this time to recommend that we add the Senior Grand Warden and the Gl'and Lecturer and that we pay their expenses, being fully assured that the opportunity given them each year in meeting and getting acquainted with those in attendance will be more than compensated for in the increasing of their Masonic information and usefulness to this Grand Lodge.

The report of the Presiden t showed continued and increasing interest in the work by everyone of the Grand Lodges. The work on the Memorial is progressing as fast as circumstances will permit.

Thus far the work has not been held up for want of finances. Contracts have been let and funds provided to keep the worl, continuous.

I am pleased to report. that three hundred and four of OUI' Lodges have paid their quota in full and that every Lodge in the state has paid its quota as provided for i路n resolution adopted at our annual communication in 1923.

Fraternally submitted, BERT S. LF-E, Chairman.

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REPORT OF MASONIC HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

W. Bro. Sol. E. Waggoner, President of the Masonic Home Board, presented the report of the Masonic Home of Missouri, which was received with applause, adopted and ordered printed in the Proceedings. (See Appendix.)

REPORT-SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON "FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE." M. W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger then read the report f.or the Committee, which was adopted as follows: To the Most JVorshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missguri: The follow'ing is most fraternally submitted in relation to the fatherless children, or war orphans of France, towards路 whose support this Grand Body has been contributing for the last seven years.

The pleasant and fraternal relations with R. W. Bro. Edmund Heisch, Junior Grand Warden of the National Independent Grand Lodge of France, still continue and to him the funds are forwarded.

Through that cha.nnel $200.00 of the $500.00 appropriated last year, have been distributed since our last Annual Communication. It i"s believed that $300.00 will be sufficient to meet the coming year's demands, and I re~ommend that this sum be set aside for that purpose. Of the $62.48 balance in my hands, as shown by my last report (page 119, Proceedings of 1924), the sum of $12.50 was expended for translations and postage, leaving a balance today of $49.98. The necessary portion of this sum will. be used for similar purposes during thc coming year, unless (;therwise directed by this Grand Body..

Complete reports have been received during the year from Mme. A. Seligman-Lui, secretary general of the Fraternite Franco-Americaine, 57 Rue de Babylone, Paris, France, in regard to the conditions surrounding each child and the necessity for further assistance.

These reports contain much of int~rest in connection with the activities of the children and the conditions under which they live. They disclose a rather distressing situation in a large majority of cases.

As a result of her reports and recommendations, the names of six children have been removed from the list and contributions discontinued. Some of them on account of having reached the age of sixteen, and others for the reason that it was thought they were no longer in dire distress. Thus reducing the number to twentyfour at this time. Following are the names of those to whom COiltributions have been discontinued since our last report:

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Francoise Sangiardi, Fern.

Jacques Sarlandie de la Robertie, Masc.

Germaine Sal' Landie de la Robertie, Masc.

Georges Sebaoun, Masc.

Marie Segain, Fern.

Mal'ie O. SignaI'd, Fern.

The letters received from the children indicate tbat they have I'eceived tht:: regular quarterly contributions of 45 francs during the last year. These letters are brimful of expressions of. gratitude for the assistance rer.dered them; and many wishes that the blessings of our Father in Heaven may ever be kind and gracious to us for our interest in them.

In order that you may be able to understand the intense gratitude shown by our little unfortunate wards and their mothers, we quote from a translation 'of a letter written by his mother about the l.ime he reached the age of sixteen, the age when our offerings cease: "Dear Benefactor: "In your letter of the 15th inst. you inform me that my son George, having attained the age of 16 years, has been withdrawn from the list of beneficiaries.

"I thank you very much indeed for the kindness shown towards my son George Sebaoun, war orphan. May God return to you all the good and all the happiness which you have rendered to my son! May He give you good-luck, joy and a long life!

"Now, my dear Godfather, please accept my respectful and sineere regards.

(Signed) "MME. VVE. SEBAOUN. "Please accept also my sincerest thanks for all that you hay,: done for me. Thanks, thanks.

(Signed)

"GEORGE

SEBAOUN."

This is an exceedingly distressing case; one that appeals to the sympathetic heart of every true Mason when he ios made to understand. the conditions as they are.

In reply to the above letter, the hope was expressed that life would be more pleasant in the futul'e than it had in a portion of the past; and that, now that George had reached the age when it .was thought he could take care of himself, that he would develop into a reputable and loyal citizen of France, and, in due time, take a position among the best of her people.

It is not deemed necessary to go into details in regard to the cont.ents of the letters from the other children, as they are all similar to this one in their gratitude and prayers for our happiness and success.

Fraternally,

R. R. KREEGER.

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REPORT-SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COLLATI.ON AND REVISION OF DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS. 'vY ... Bro. Wm. S. Campbell, Chairman, made a report for (he Committee, which was adopted as follows. The portion relating to appropriations was referrecl to the Committee on \/Vays and Means: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. &. A. MisSOU1'i:

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Your committee having in charge the collation and reVISIon of decisions and standing resolutions following the report made to this GI'and Lodge at its last Annual Communication has given a great deal of time to the collection of the decisions rendered by this Grand Lodge from its organization up to the present time. We have been unable to complete the work of the collection of decisions and to put the manuscript in form for printing. The work took a great deal more time than was at first anticipated and finding that we would be unable to complete it before this Communication of the Grand Lodge, we desire your approval of the plan determined upon in these particulars.

(1 st): It is not the pUl'pose to report the decisions that have been overruled by later decisions and by change of the Constitution and By-Laws.

(2nd)' The Trial Code having been passed and made a part of the Laws of 1921, it is not the purpose to report any decisions affecting the trial law, except such as may bear upon the law in its present form.

(3rd): Sections 198 and 199 of the Laws of 1921 deal with the question of "saloon keeping," selling intoxicating liquor and also prescribe that a Lodge shall not receive a petition for the degrees or for affiliation of persons engaged in the manufacture or 'sale of intoxicating liquors, etc., which sections are now obsolete' by reason of the passage of the 'Eighteenth Amendment. Following the enactment of these two sections for many years there were a large number of decisions upon the question of who was eligible to petition for the degrees or affiliation, having reference to his being connected with or engaged 'in the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquorR as beverage.

We purpose that the publishing of these dec"isions be left to the option of this committee, unl,esR this Grand Lodge decides otherwise.

We therefore ask that the committee be given additional time to complete the editing of this work and the preparing of the index and that after it has been edited for pUblication, that the committee be authorized to have the decisions printed by reprinting the Constitution and By-Laws and following each section on which

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a decision has been rendered with the decision and annotation to the proceedings in which the decision was rendered.

That. the deeisions of the Grand Lodge which do not bear specifically upon any s~)ecial section be collected under the head of "Miscellaneous Dec:s!ons' with a proper headnote and placed in the work following Article XVII designated as "Miscellaneous."

That the standing resolutions that have been passed by this Grand Lodge and are still in effect be collected and placed in an appropriate place in the work with reference thereto in the index.

That such a sum as may be necessary to cover the expense of printing not. les3 than one thous3.nd (1,000) copies be apprt'pria ted by this Grand Lodge for that purpose.

That a sum not to exceE'd Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars be 3ppro))riatcd to caver the stenographic expenses in connection with the collection cf the deCisions and the preparation of_index.

We desire to ac)ulowledge the valuable assistance rendel'ed by the Grand Secretary. Most \Vorshipful Brother Jesse, in our worl< of collecting thes(' decisions and shall expect to have his counsel and advice in reviewing the manuscript before the. same is published.

Respectfully su bm it ted, W. S. CAMPBELL, C. LEW GALLANT, THOMAS H. RF:Y1'\OLDS.

REPORT-SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON MERAMEC LODGE No.' 313. ..

'1\7. Bro. Fred. B. Howarth, made the following, report on reqt:est of 1\1eramec Lodge No. 313, which was referred to the Committee on \Vays and IVleans, and re-referred back to the Committee and incoming Grand Master for investigation, to report within 90 days.

St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 28, 1 )25.

To the IUost IIVorshipful Grand J_odge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri: Erethren: Your committee. ap:)ointed to investigate the request of Meramec Lodge, No. 313, located at Eureka, Mo., in the Fifty-s2venth District for the return from the Grand Lodge of $1,421.64, beg to submit the following report: Your committee, after 11 thorough investigation, find that in the year 1916 the (hai路ter of Old Meramec Lodge, No. !J5, was arrested and fhat the funds and property of this Lodge were turned over to the Grand Lodge.

A few years later, the brethren, who were members of Old Meramec Lodge, No. 95, and who lived in and near Eureka, formed a new Lodge ,',:it.h the consent and approval of

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the Grand Lodge, and were given the same name as the old Lodge, a new number, and are now known as Meramec Lodge, No. 313.

Your committee finds that this Lodge is a credit in its locality to our fraternity, that there is peace and harmony. prevailing and that they are doing good work, having increased their membership by six during the past year. We, therefore, recommend that request of Meramec Lodge, No. 313, be granted. ~ut

Fraternally, F. B. HOWARTH, JOHN T. SHORT.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS OF MASONIC HOME BOARD. M. '0.1. Bro. Bert S. Lee then placed in nomination as memJ::ers of the 1\1asonic Home Board:

For three years-W. Bro. Sol. E. Waggoner, W. Bro. John H. Gundlach, Nt:. '0.T. Bro. Dorsey A. Jamison, VV. Bro. Chas.

1\. Kornbrodt, M. W. Bro. Orestes .Mitchell.

For two years-M. W. Bro. W. A. Clark.

Grand Secretary Jesse was directed to, and did, cast the ballot electing them.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON LODGES UNDER DISPENSATION. Vl. Bro. George L. :Markley, Chairman, submitted the report of the Committee on Lodges U. D. Adopted as follows: St. Joseph, Mo., Oct. 28, 1925.

To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Lodges U. D. beg leave to submit the following report: During the year there have been dispensations granted to three Lodges U. D., viz.: Mendon Lodge U. D., Mendon, Mo.; New Hampton Lodge U. D., New Hampton, Mo., and Rockhill Lodge U. D., Kansas City, Mo. .

Dis]'lensation was issued to Mendon Lodge U. D., January 24, During the year they have initiated 13, passed 11, raised 10 and affiliated 2; making total of 35.

1925, and was signed by 23 brethren.

Dispensation was issued to Ne,,,: Hampton Lodge U. D., November

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24, 1924, and was signed by 28 brethren.' During the year they initiated 7, passed 6, raised 5 and affiliated 2; making a total of 35.

Dispensation was issued to Rockhill Lodge U. D., under date March 5, 1925, and was signed by 20 brethren.

During the year they have initiated 12, passed 12, raised 10 and affiliated 2; making it total of 32 . . The records of these three Lodges are in good shape, and it is evident that these brethren are doing excellent work and are fully awake to their opportunities in their respective communities.

Your committee, therefore, recommends that each of these Lodges be granted a charter by this M. W. Grand Lodge, and that they he set to work as regularly Chartered Lodges.

Respectfully submitted, GEO. L. Eo C. M. C.

.r.

L. MARKLEY, BISHOP, ISRAEL, COLE:,

OTIS T. WHALEY, W. E. SHAIN, C. N. MARTIN. R. G. GARTIN.

CALLED FROM LABOR. At 12 :00, mid-day, the Grand Lodge was CALLED FH.OM LABOR until 2 :30 p. m.

SECOND DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION. St. Joseph, Wednesday, October 28, 1925.

Promptly at 2 :30 p. m. the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by Grand Master Mitchell, prayer by W. Bro. Rev. Z. M. Williams.

MINUTES READ AND APPROVED. The minutes of the morning session of the second day were 'read by the Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Lodge. '

REPORT OF CONSULTING ARCHITECT-MASONIC TEMPLE OF ST. LOUIS. W. Bro. Jas. L. Heckenlively, Consulting Architect of the Masonic Temple of St. Louis, then read his report, which was adopted as follows:

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To the Most Worshipfut Grand Lodge, Ancil'nt) Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: As, Consulting Archited on the Masonic Temple now being erected in St. Louis, I beg to report that satisfactory progress has been made since the last meeting of this Grand Body, the building being under roof, heating and \'(~ntilating plant nearing corrlpletion; partitions and other interior work being placed, all con-. tracts exce})t painting and decorating have been let and plastering begun.

I have visited the building several times during the past year and with our Superintendent of Construction, M. W. Bro. John T. Short, have gone over the building in detail and find the construction of the highest class possible.

J desire to take this ollportunity to say that the brethren of Missouri are fortunate to have tile services of such a proficient and attentive Superint.endent of Com;truction as Most WOl'shil)ful Brother Short, he being on the job all the time and nothing' escapes his attention.

The condition of the building has reached a stage that the coming year will make a progress of more noticeable completion than former years.

Fraternally submitted, .r. L. HECIn~NLIVELY, Consulting Architect.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CHARITY. R. W. Bro. las. P. Tucker, Chairman, read the report of the Committee on Charity, prefacing it with the statement that the three cases of relief undertaken last year had passed out of the hands of the Committee by the death of the recipients.

Report adopted as follows: To the Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of M路issouri: Your Committee on report:

Charity

desires

to

submit the

following'

The committee carefully considered all applications for charity which were presented. to it, and recommend that the following appropriations be made: To Chula Lodge, No. 388, for the use and benefit of Brother Richard Robertson, the sum of $100.00.

To Bogard Lodge, No. 101. for the use and benefit of Brother Fred Glaze. the sum of $100.00.

To Lexington Lodge, No. 149, for the use and benefit of Brother S. W. Williams, the sum ~f $200.00.

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Your committee desires to commend the members of the above mentioned L,odges for the true Masonic snirit they have shown in the care and relief of their less fortunate brethren.

To the Masonic Board of Relief of Portland, Oregon, for the relief and support of Mrs. S. M. Tyler, widow of Brother S. M. Tyler, of Corinthian Lodge, No. 265, and her three children, the sum of $407.26. Of this amount $307.26 has already been expended by them in helping Mrs. Tyler in her brave fight to keep her family together and properly care for and educate them. We desire to express our thanl,s to Brother D. H.' Cheney, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of the State of Oregon, and to the Masonic Board of Relief of the City of Portland for the splendid Masonic zeal displayed in going to the reiief of the widow and orphans of a deceased Missouri brother, and assure them that their 路acts of benevolence are deeply appreciated by the Grand Lodge of Missouri.

Your committee would further recommend that the incoming Grand Master be instructed to call the attention of Corinthian Lodge, No. 265, ug路:t ill , to the case of Mrs. Tyler, as one in every way worthy to receive their further Masonic consideration and support.

Respectfully submitted, J. P. TUCKER, JOHN H. HICKS, W. H. YAGER, T. R. SMITH,

FRANK M. BLAIR, H. E. THIELE, R. L. STOUGH, B. U. SPA H.LIN.

REPORT OF COMMITIEE ON CHARTERED LODGES. VV. Bro. Clarence L. Alexander, Chairman, read the report of the Committee on Chartered Lodges, which was given close attention, and adopted amid hearty applause: To the Most Worshipffll Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of M1'ssouri: Your Committee report:

on

Chartered Lodges submits

the

following

There are 659 Chartered Lodges. numbered from 1 to 662, inclusive, Nos. 510, 595 and 628 being the only vacant numbers on the roll. Three now Lodges chartered at .the last session of the Grand Lodge were set to worl<, but since then two Lodges have surrendered their charters, .and a third Lodge has consolidated with a nearby Lodge, so that we have the same number of Chartered Lodges as last year. Returns and remittances have been received from all Lodges, and only two Lodge::; .failed to send returns on August 1, as requited by law. About fifteen or twenty years ago it was the usual thing for the Committee on Chartered Lodges to report that from forty to sixty Lodges had failed to send report within the time prescribed by law. It was not uncommon for the

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Grand Secretary to be oblig-ed to report that returns from one or more Lodges had not been received by the time the Grand Lodge was in session. An amendment to the By-Laws was adopted which provided that the representative of a delinquent Lodge should not receive mileage or per diem. This amendment failed to have great effect for the reason that the delinquents were usually small Lodges and were not represented at the session of the Grand Lodge. In 1924 Section 75 was amended t.o provide that failure to make returns shall subject a Lodge to a fine of Te'n Dollars for each period of thirty days or a fraction thereof such returns are withheld. This seems to have the desired effect. In 1924 there were nine delinquent Lodges; in 1925 only two, McGee Lodge, No. 146, whose returns and remittance were received on August 18, and the fine of Ten Dollars was paid, and Newton Lodge, No. 175, returns received on August.

10, and remittan'ce on September 5. The fine has not been paid by the latter Lodge.

NEW LODGES. The three new Lodges chartere'd at the last session of the Grand Lodge are: Helena, No. 117, located at Hel~na, Andrew' County, Ninth District.

Greentop, No. 635, located at Greentop, Schuyler County, First District.

Clarence, No. 662, located at Clarence, Shelby County, Fourteenth District.

SURRENDERED CHARTER& Moundville Lodge, No. 628, located at Moundville, Vernon County, surrendered charter May 2, 1925, sending books and papers to Grand Secretary, as well as $50.83 cash in treasury. Also paid full" quota to George Washington 'Memorial Fund.

Biswell Lodge, No'. 510, located at Browning, Linn County, surrendered charter June 20, 1925, sending books and papers to Grand Secretary, and $9.64 cash in treasury. In addition $35.00 has been realized by sale of columns belonging to 'his Lodge., Sale was made by R. W. Bro. E. W. Taylor, D. D. G. M., who has charge of the affairs of this Lodge.

CONSOLIDATED CHARTER. On September 25, 1925, the D. D. G. M. of the Forty-sixth District retuloned to the Grand Secretary, the charter of Emmanuel Lodge, NO. 595, at Bado, Texas County, for cancellation, stating that J:<jmmanucl Lodge had c路onsolidated wit.h Texas Lodge, No. 177, at.

Houston, Texas County, under the name a.nd number of the latter Lodge.

DUPLICATE CHARTERS. By ordelo of the Grand Master duplicate charters were issued as follows: Miller Lodge, No. 567-Gharter damaged by water.

Duplicate issued December 11, 1924.

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East Prairie, No. 384-Charter damaged by water.

Duplicate issued January 24, 1925.

Puxico, No. 596-Charter destroyed by fire.

Duplicate issued January 30, 1925.

Rockville, No. 341-Charter destroyed by fire. Duplicate issued February 12, 1925.

Rocky Comfort, No. 533-Charter destroyed by fire. Duplicate issued February 14, 1925.

Mack's Creek, No. 433-Charter" damaged by water. Duplicate issued May 23, 1925.

REMISSION. OF DUES. The reports continue to indicate lack of knowledge pertaining to the law permitting remission of dues. In many instances reports do not give the dates dues were remitted, and in some cases, dues are reported as remitted several years ago. The fact that a brother's dues are remitted one year does not entitle him to remission the following years. Formal action must be taken by the Lodge each year to remit the dues and the date of remission reported to the Grand Lodge. Furthermore unless the dues are remitted by vote of the Lodge prior to June 30, t'1H'h year, the law does not permit the Grand Secretary to allow for deduction in the per capita tax.

One Lodge reported the remission of FOUR HONORARY MEMBERS and deducted the per capita tax for same. The law does not permit this. Another Lodge remitted dues of three old members, but did not give date of remission. Other Lodges report remission of tilers and clergymen, Which is not in accordance with law. Section 路156.

Grand Lodge By-Laws permits remission of dues ONLY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. Section 157 provides that dues cannot be remitted in advance, except for the current year. Section 160 provides that Grand Lodge dues must be paid on LIFE MEMBERS. Euclid Lodge, No. 505, reports remission of four members (per capita tax not deducted), stating, hO.wever, that these dues were paid by "ONE MINUTE RELIEF COMMITTEE."' Perhaps the rest of us can learn something from this Lodge if this committee is always so efficient and always lives up to its name.

REINST ATEMENTS. Section 74, Grand Lodge By-Laws, provides that a Lodge must pay Grand Lodge dues when a suspended member is reinstated, if not previously accounted for. Many Lodges failed to comply with this law.' One secretary, who is very prominent in civic as well as Masonic affairs, accused the Grand Secretary of being "too technical" when he was asl<ed to pay for three reinstatements which had been omitted.

The Grand Secretary, however, collected several hundred dollars in additional revenue for the Grand Lodge and Masonic Home by calling attention to these omissions. It must also be remembered that the accounts of the Grand Secretary are audited by an expert accountant, and if the Grand Secretary should overlook these failures to account for reinstatements it might be his turn to say that the expert accountant was "too technical."

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OUTSTANDING DUES. 'rotal amount outstanding dues reported in 1925 Total amount outstanding dues reported in 1924..

Increase

[Oct. $67,864 65,085 $ 2,779

The largest amount of outstanding dues reported, in proportion to membership, was $1,328.50 by a Lodge having 155 members and whose annual dues are $6.00. This same Lodge reported $1,095 outstanding last year.

The amount outstanding indicates that the entire membership of the Lodge is in arrears fa I' one and a half year's dues. or else a large number are in arrears for two or more years.

This is bad business, dues should be collected prom'ptly; it is much casier to collect $6.00 for one year than it i.s $12.00 for two years. We observe that Lodges whose practice it is to enforce prompt collection of dues. report the fewest suspensions for non-payment of dues.

OWNERSHIP OF HALLS. Excluding- Kansas City and St. Louis, 313 Lodges own their own halls, 22 Lodges report joint ownership, 7 have 99-year leases and 1 Lodge has the use of the hall donated. The remaining 254 Lodges are tenants. Several Lodges in Kansas City and St. Louis also own their individual halls, though the majority of Lodges in both cities belong to Masonic Temple Associations and are therefore joint owners in common with other Masonic bodies.

ANNUAL DUES. The annual dues of ten lodges in St. Louis City and one in St. Louis County are $12.00. 'F:leven Lodges not located in large cities charge $10.00. The average in St. Louis is $8.!~0, in Kansas City $6.35 and in St. .Joseph $5.00.

The average for the entire jurisdiction. excluding the three large cities is $4.42.

Eleven Lodg'es 'charge $2.75 or less, and one of these only $2.00. They must have good financiers in that Lodge to pay the Grand Lodge $2.10 per capita and collect only $2.00 per capita.

Membership Membership Membership Membership

in in in in

STATISTICAL. 659 Chartered Lodges 111,794 Lodges Under Dispensation.............

101 Lodge No. 510 (charter surrendered)...................

51 Lodge No. 628 (chal'ter surrendered)......

23

Total membership, Total' membership.

Net gain Initiated .. :...............

Passed Raised A.ffiliated Reinstated Dimitted ..

1925 1924..

:

.. .

............. 111.969 .. ........109.897

.. .. 4,849 .A,773 4,742 1,089 750 1,374

2.072 Suspended U. M. C..................

23 Suspended N. P. D l,871 Expelled 44 Deaths 1.277 Dues remitted.... ..

1,110 Rejected 782

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MEMBERSHIP IN LARGEST CITIES. Suspended Total Non-payment Dues lYlembership Raised Dues Outstanding St. Louis, 46 Lodges 25,3\l3 1,055 237 $1,324.00 Kansas City, 17 Lodges 18,266 846 342 5,008.00 St. Joseph, 5 Lodges 2,846 141 25 1,413.00 Springfield, 3 Lodges 2,410 101 31 965.00 JOll!in, 2 Lodges 1,196 68 23 60.00 Hannibal, 2 Lodges..........

847 29 10 96.00 Sedalia, 2 Lodges.............

943 48 4 460.00 The total number of Masons in St. Louis City and St. Louis County is 28,555. In Kansas City and Jackson County, 20,051.

There "were raised during the past year (742, and it would therefore seem than our net gain should be more than 2,072. There were 1,277 deaths. and the dim its exceeded the affiliations by 285, but the reason why the net gain is not larger is all account of the large number of suspensions for non-payment of dues. There were suspended for non-payment of dues 1,871, which is about 40 per cent as many as wel'e rai~ed. One hundred and t.hirteen Lodges suspended more for non-l)ayment of dues than they raised.

One Lodge raised 3, suspended 10. Another raised I, suspended 13. Another raised 2, suspended 17.

Anot.her raised 13, suspended 30.

Several Lodges reporting no work suspended from 1 to 10. One Lodge raised 115, but suspended 90. The average annual dues come to less than two cents a day, and it seems incredible that so large a number have such a slight appreciation of the privileges and honor of holding membership in our Order, that they would allow themselves to be suspended for failure to pay such a paltry sum. Why most of us spend five or ten times that amount every day just for cigars. Is it our fault so many are suspended? Do we fail to guard well the outer door and admit too many who are indifferent and who could not satisfactorily answer the question, "Where were you first prepared to be a Freemason?" Or do we fail to intel'est them when they become Master Masons, and instruct them that there are duties as well as privileges in Freemasonry?

Only 45 Lodges report no work; 343 Lodges made a gain in membership; 234 showed a loss, and 83 neither gained or lost. Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 446, raised the largest number, 153. Eastgate, No. 630, raised 115.

DESTROYED BY FIRE. All of the property of Ray Lodge, No. 223, was destroyed by fire, except the charter and treasurer's book. 'Insurance collected $250.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS. We find that the most prolific source of errors in the returns is that the secretaries mislay their copy of previous year's report and consequently do not know how many members were reported to Grand Lodge last year. If recapitulation is started with incorrect number of members reurned the previous year, the report is imme-

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diately thrown out of balance. However, not as many secretaries 路fail in this respect as in previous years. If your copy of previous year is lost you can always refer to Grand Lo.dge Proceedings and ascertain how many members your Lodge repo.rted last year. If copy of Proceedings is also lost, then write to Grand Secretary for the information before starting your report. Lodge No. 122 started recapitulation with 68 members returned last year when the correct number was 71; the roster was not alphabetically ari'anged making it much harder for the report to be checked in Grand Secretary's office, omitted two names of Master Masons from roster, duplicated one name, and incl uded name in roster of one who was suspended in 1922, but suspension was not reported to Grand Lodge until this year, The return was not signed by the Worshipful Master. Perhaps the ~rorshipful Master might have noticed some of the errors if the retur.n had been submitted to him. The reports 8f Nos. 502 and 603 were not alphabetically arranged. The Grand Law requires that returns must be signed 'by the Worshipful Ma~ter and Secretary, certifying that the returns herewith submitted are correct in every particular, and that EACH BLANK has been properly filled up.

Sixteen reports were not signed by the Worshipful Master, three were not signed by the Secretary, and in two reports the signatures of both Worshipful Master and Secretary were lacking.

No. 342. says, "W. M. absent." Does this Secretary not know that the Senior Warden succeeds to the duties in the absence of the Worshipful Master? One report had the seal of the Odd Fellows Lodge on it, and was not signed by the \Vorshipful Master. Later the Secretary offered the following explanation: "As I live on a farm four miles from town and was very busy with my threshing, I stopped our Worshipful Master as he was going by and asked him to buy the drafts, sign the report and BE SURE TO PUT OUR SEAL on (as the Odd Fellows have their seal in our desk), and being Secretary I will take the blame, al though the joke is on our Worshipful Master." We sympathize with him, the Secretary is always the "goat."

No. 373 included names in roster of two dead, three dimitted and ONE EXPELLED. Roster of this Lodge showed 98 members, recapituation 92. The report of 364 is partly irr LEAD PENCIL. This Secretary says, "Outstanding dues and cash may not be exact.

Your committee suggests that it might be worth while for this Secretary to check up with the Treasurer. One report 路says, "Lodge changed Secretary two or three times this year and lucky to get report as near correct as it is." One Lodge rel)Orted death of a member in 1915. They have now resurrected him and paid ten years' back dues on him. The Secretary of No. 478 was in a hospital in JUly. His son made up the report, and although he did not have copy of last year's report, his 1925 report was correct and complete in every particular. Some Secretaries were so very anxious to show gains in membership that they included names of visiting brothers in their rosters. Unfortun~tely these visiting brothers have not asked dimits from their respective jurisdictions, so we cannot include them as Missouri Masons.

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HONOR ROLL. No errors or omissioJ:s were discovered in the returns of the following Lodges: 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, ] 3, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 39, 40, 44, 45, 46, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 58, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, 70, 71, 73, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 9], 92, 93, 94, 95, 98, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 107, 109, 110, 113, 114, 115, 116, 11.7, 118, ] 20, 12], 123, 126, 128, 133, 134, 138, 140, 142, 143, 148, ] 49, 150, ]51, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 163, 164, 165, 168, 169, 171, 173, 174, ] 76, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183. 184, 185. 187, 18), 190, 191, 192, 193, 195, 196, 197, 198. 199, 201, 203, 205, 206, 207, 2] 0, 217, 218, 220, 221, 223, 227, 228, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 239, 240, 211, 243, 244, 246, 248, 249, 250, 251, 254, 255, 257, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 265, 266, 268, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 276, 277, 281, 282, 283, 285, 286, 287, 289, 290, 291, 292, 296, 297, 299, 300, 301, ·302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 316, 318, 319, 320, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 330, 331, 332, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, 356, 357, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 366, 368, 369, 370, 371, 371, 376, 377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 384, 386, 388, 389, 390, 392, 334, 395, 398, 39J, 400, 401, 402, 403, 405, 407, 412, 413, 414, 416, 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 426, 427, 428, 432, 434, 436, 437, 440, 442, 443, 445, 446, 448, 451, 452, 454, 457, 458, 461, 463, 464, 466. 467, 468, 170. 471, 473, 474, 475, 476, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 482, 484, 485, 486, 488, 489, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494, 495, 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, 501, 504, 505, 508, 511, 512, 515, 5] 6, 517, 518, 520, 522, 523, 524, 525, 527, 528, 529, 531, 532, 533, 534, 535, 537, 539, 540, 542, 543. 544, 545, 547, 549, 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 559, 561, 562, 563, 564, 565, 566, 568, 574, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 583, 584, 585, 590, 591, 593, 594, 595, 596, 5!l7, 598, 5B9, 601, 602, 604, 605, 607 608. 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 624, 625, 627, 629, 630, 631, 632, 633, 636, 637, 638, 639, 640, 641, 642, 643, 644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 651, 652, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 659, 660, 661, 662. Lodges that failed to comply with Section 74 are not included in the above list.

REFER TO GRAND MASTER.

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vVe respectfully suggest to the incoming Grand Master that he confer with the District Deputy Grand Masters regarding the following Lodges: Newton Lodge, No. 175, of Stark City. Report received by Grand Secretary on August 10, and remittance on September 5. Fine of Ten Dollars has not been paid. Lodge has 21 members, a decrease of 6 and rio work the past year. The District Deputy Grand Master says he has conferred with members and they are in favor of con·solidating with another Lodge.

Hatfield Lodge, No. 395, of Hatfield. This Lodge has only 20 members, a decrease of 5 and no work reported for the past year.

Golden Lodge, No. 475, of Golden City. This Lodge has 82 members and raised 3 the past year. The Secretary states that not much interest is being manifested in Lodge work, and that there is seldom more than 7 or 8 present at meetings. They have missed several

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meetings for lack of a quorum.

The report of the Secretary is in excellen t shape. Perhaps a visit from the Deputy Grand Master may help to arouse interest.

OLDEST MASTER MASON. Breckinridge Lodge, No. 334, of Breckinridge, claims to have had as a member the oldest Master Mason in the world. Dr. Joseph Singer Halstead was born March 4, 1818, and died September 13, 1925, aged 107 years and 6 months. He was' madc a Master Mason in Kentucky in 1842, therefore a Master Mason for more than 83 years. Breckinridge Lodge, No. 334, was chartered in 1870 and he was a charter member of that Lodge. He celebrated his 107th birthday last March and the entire town of Breckinridge ceased business for 107 seconds in his honor. His wife died last April at the age of 97. They had eight children, all living except one who died at the age of 77.

Brother Halstead was buried with Masonic honors, September 16, 1925, by Breckinridge Lodge, No. 334.

LONG SERVICE AS SECRETARIES. Brother R. H. CafCall is now serving his forty-third year as Secretary of Anchor Lodge, No. 443, of St. Louis. W. Bro. A. P. Watkins served as Secretary of Cache Lodge, No. 416, of St. Louis, for thirtyseven years, but has retired and is now Secretary-Emeritus. W. B'ro.

Charles E. Prettyman has retired after serving as Secretary of Neosho Lodge, No. 247, of Neosho, for thirty-four years.

CONCLUSION. We find a marked improvement in the returns this year with several requests to be put on the "Honor Roll" and fortunately we were able to comply with each of those requests.

We desire to express our thanks to the Grand Secretary and his efficient assistants for aid and courtesies to us while in the Grand Lodge office compiling this report.

Respectfully submitted, C. L. ALEXANDER, Chairman.

V. â&#x201A;ŹNIDER, .J. C. ROACH, F. E. MADDUX, E. J. THORN, F. E. COTTIER, E. HOLTGRIEVE, Eo J. STOUT, WM. WATSON.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS. Grand Secretary Jesse then read the following 'proposedamendment to Section 277, Grand Lodge By-laws, presented by the entire Committee on Appeals and. Grievances, which was referred to the Jurisprudence Committee for action there:on next year:'

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To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: RESOLVED, That Section 277 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by adding to the present section the following: Such application must be filed with the Grand Secretary not less than 90 days before the then following Grand Lodge Com'munication and the Grand Secretary shall forward same, together with all papers attached, to the Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who shall cause same to be investigated.

So that when amended, said Section 277 shall read as follows: Section 277-Smne. Petitions to the Grand Lodge for restoration can only be made when the judgment was rendered by the Grand Lodge, or when the Lodge that rendered the judgment is not inexistence. Such application must be filed with the Grand Secretary not less than 90 days before the then following Grand Lodge Communication and the Grand Secretary shall forward same, together with all papers attached, to the Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who shall cause same to be investigated.

A. H. MANN, C. LEW GALLANT, HENRY C. CHILES, ORSON H. SWEARINGEN, CHA8. A. FITZGERALD. W. A. PINER, GUY C. MILLION,

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BOARDS OF RELIEF. R. W. Bro. Andrew J. O'R~il1y, Chairman, read the report of the Committee on Boards of Relief.

On motion, W. Bro. A. B. Frey, duly seconded, all thereof concerning the Joplin Board of Relief was referred to the incoming Grand Master, for his investigation. The remainder of the report was adopted as follows: To the M. W. Gmnd Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Boards of Relief report that we have considered the reports on Masonic Boards of Relief and Employment Bureaus, in detail as follows: Springfield Board of Relief, St. Joseph Board of Relief, Sedalia Board of Relief, Joplin Board of Relief, Kansas City Board of Relief, Hannibal Board of Relief, Columbia Boa.rd of Relief, St. Louis Board of Relief, St. Louis Employment Bureau. ' The Springfield Board reports disbursements during the year of $117.95; receipts $109.65. The cash balance, .July 1, 1924, amounted to $1,074.53. After making the deductions for expenditures, their balance on hand on JUly 11, 1925, was $956.58.

The St. Joseph Board reports balance on hand July 1, 1924, $696.06; receipts during the year $31.06, total credits $727.12. Dis-

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bursements during the year were $78.67, leaving a balance on hand, .July I, 1925, of $648.45.

The Sedalia Board reports balance on hand, July I, 1924, of $196.68; receipts during the year $5.36, total credits $202.04. Disbursements were $38.16, leaving a balance on hand on July I, 1925, of $163.88.

The Joplin Board reports that the local Lodges are indebted to the Board in the amount of $1,620.00; that their cash on hand, July 1, 1924, was $262.23; receipts during the year $72.93, making a total of $335.15. Disbursements during the year were $121.18, leaving a balance of cash on hand, July t, 1925. of $213.97.

The Kansas City Board reports as follows: Heroine Lodge No. 104 $ 372.50 Albert Pike Lodge No. 219 .

75.00 Temple Lodge No. 299 .

340.00 Kansas City Lodge No. 220 .

90.00 Cecile Day Light Lodge No. 305 .

40.00 166.25 Rural Lodge No. 316 .

135.00 Westport Lodge No. 340 .

Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 .

500.00 Gate City Lodge No. 522 .

152.50 120.00 Orient Lodge No. 546 .

South Gate Lodge No. 547 ; 82.50 York Lodge No. 563 .

160.00 105.00 Swope Park Lodge No. 617 .

Sheffield Lodge .No. 625 ,. 150.00 320.00 East Gate Lodge No. 630 .

247.50 North East Lodge No. 643 .

Country Club Lodge No. 656 .

30.00 Total : $3,086.25 In addition to the above, receipts during the year amounted to $4,859.82, with a cash balance carried forward on July I, 1924, of $3,058.16, making a grand total receipts of $11,004.23. Disbursements reported during the year amounted to $7,563.68, leaving a balance on hand, July I, 1925, of $3,440.55.

They also add in their report this information: "Our records show that the requests on our Board for assistance is increasing very materially, as you will note from the following statement submitted to our Board 011 December 31, 1924: .

Total amount collected from the Lodges in Kansas City from April 1, 1315 to February 31, 1924 $21,261.25 Paid in by out-of-town Lodges and not yet disbursed 793.82

Cash Balance December 31, 1924.............

$22,055.07 1,501.47

Total cash to Lodges for 117 months

$20,553.60

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We have disbursed on assistance to distressed members in 117 months, $37,524.96, or an average of $320.79 per month.

From January 1, 1924, to December 31, 1924, we advanced on assistance, $5,943.29, or an average of $495.27 per month.

This is an increase of over 50 per cent on the general average per month for 117 months.

All Lodges in this District have paid up in full for requests made on them for funds-the average being about $2.50 on each initiate since April 1, 1915.路 The Hannibal Board reports cash on hand July 1, 1924, of $104.93; receipts during the year, $545.10, making a total of $650.03. Their disbursements during the year were $167.02, leaving a balance on hand, July 1, 1925, of $493.01.

The Columbia Board reports cash on hand JUly 1, 1924, of $274.27; receipts during the year, $3.00; total credits, $277.27. Disbursements during the year were $53.00. leaving a balance of cash on hand, .July 1, 1925, of $224.27.

The St. Louis Board of Relief makes report as follows: We fraternally report that during the Masonic year commencing July 1, 1924, and ending June 30, 1925, the Board of Relief of St. Louis had six hundred and fifteen cases requiring their attention.

These are classified in the following manner: Three applicants gave clandestine Lodges. One was known to be a dead beat.

Thirty-seven were in good standing, but their worthiness was doubtful. One applicant was an expelled member.

Si~ gave fictitious Lodges.

Twenty-three were frauds, several of these were prosecuted in court and received jail sentences for wearing Masonic emblems.

Seventeen were impostors.

Thirty-seven were cases of members of St. Louis Lodges who had been reported sick and in distress at some distant place and the Board was requested to cause an investigation of their needs. One applicant claimed a defunct Lodge.

Ten reported losing their Lodge receipts.

Five members were reported missing. Fifty-four applicants were found to have no recognized Masonic claim. One hundred and nineteen were transient members who were sick at the various hospitals and needed no financial assistance, but wanted visitors to call on them and were looked after by Committees who visited them.

Fiftyeight applicants were out of our jurisdiction, that is, they were in territory adjacent to the 33rd Masonic District, these were referred to Lodges and Boards of relief in their vicinity. Fifteen applications were received from Masons who were found to be suspended. Six were found to be unaffiliated Masons.

Twenty-six were persons whose Masonic standing could not be established, these were mostly persons confined in insane asylumns or who had accidentally been killed, Masonic emblems being found on their persons. Thirty-nine applicants were found to be absolutely unworthy. Five became indignant and withdrew their requests when they learned that their Lodges were to be notified. One hundred and fifty-two were worthy and were given relief. Of the worthy, twenty-five were deceased

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transients. Lodges were assigned to conduct Masonic burial service in each case as follows: August 7, 1924-Geo. Bates, Hoxie 692, Hoxie, Ark., by Trinity 641, St. Louis.

August 17, 1924-Geo. B. Mills, Temple 299, Kansas City, Mo., by Shaveh 646, St. Louis.

August 31, 1924-R. E. James, Ionic 312, Decatur, Ill., by Mt. Moriah 40, St. Louis.

September 6, 1924-John R. Finley, Ashlar 306, Thomas, Mo., by Benj. Franklin 642, St. Louis.

• September 20, 1924-Henry W. Koehlar, Sullivan 69, Sullivan, Mo.,

by Tuscan 360, St. Louis. $eptember 20, 1924-Ed. Harris Higby, Equality 497, Newburg, Mo., by Apollo 529, St. Louis.

October 7, 1924-M. E. Koonse, University 394, Los Angeles, Calif.,

by Polar Star 79, St. Louis.

October 15, 1924-Herman Burke, Sheffield 625, Kansas City, Mo.,

by Beacon 3, St. Louis.

October 14, 1924-B. W. Sharplin, Paris 27, Paris, Texas, by Aurora 267, St. Louis.

November 23, 1924-Julius Iseman, Hope 251, Washington, Mo.,

by Lambskin 460, St. Louis-services by Progress 657, St. Louis.

January 6, 1925-Abram Gill, St. Johns 53, Tyler, Texas, by Meridian 2, St. Louis.

January 14, 1925-Anthony Wayth, LinWOOd 241, Linwood,. Kan.,

by Theo. Roosevelt 661, St. Louis.

January 20, 1925-P. E. Moise, Mt. Moriah 59, New Orleans, Le..,

by Itaska 420, St. Louis.

January 29, 1925~Ed Schreiber, De So to 119, De Soto, Mo., by Olive Branch 576, St. Louis.

February 19, 1925-Marcus P. Diamond, King Solomon 177. Kane, IlL, by Forest Park 578, St. Louis.

February 15, 1925-Wm. Gross, Hermann 123, Hermann, Mo., by Erwin 121, St. Louis.

March 14, 1925-Jacob Kessler, Prince of Wales 63, Sherbrook, Quebec, by Missouri 1, St. Louis.

March 21, 1925-C. C. Douglas, Meeker 479, Meeker, Okla., by Cosmos 282, St. Louis.

March 25, 1925-Geo. Sexton, Waco 92, Waco, Texas, by Clifton Heights 520, St. Louis.

April 14, 1925-Louis W. Goldman, Shekinah 241, Carbondale, IlL,

by Cache 416, St. Louis.

May 24, 1925-C. G. Kingsly, Omaha 288, Oma'ha, Nebr., by Rose Hill 550, St. Louis.

May 26, 1925-George W. Reed, Fellowship 345, Joplin, Mo., by Harmony 499, St. Louis.

June 8, 1925-Wm. F. Meyer, Western Star 2, Little Rock, ·Ark.,

by Keystone 243, St. Louis.

June 11, 1925-Henry Fox, Baraboo 34, Baraboo, Wis., by Triangle 638, St. Louis.

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June 11, 1925-AI. Jacobs. St. Georges 237, Louisville, Ky., by St. Louis 20, St. Louis.

Four graves were opened in the Board of Relief lot in Valhalla Cemetery, as follows: No. 48-Glenn W. Beatty, Aurora 267, St. Louis.

No. 42-Henry L. Leedon, Aurora 267, St. Louis.

No. 49-B. W. Sharplin, Paris 27, Paris, Texas.

No. 50-C. G. Kingsley, Omaha 288, Omaha, Nebr.

Grave No. 75 was opened in Lot No. 2556, Bellefontaine Cemetery, for Mrs. Thomas E. (Margaret) Garrett, widow of Past Grand Master Garrett of Pride of the West Lodge No. 179. St. Louis.

The funds of the Board of Relief not having reached the standard set by law at the close of the Masonic year. St. Louis Lodges were assessed five dollars on each initiation fee for one year as provided by the By-laws of the Grand Lodge, and contributions were received as follows: Lodge Missouri ...................

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America Tuscan Cache Itaska ....................

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Lambskin .................

Harmony .................

Euclid ....................

Clifton Heights ...........

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$5,050.00

Three hundred and six telegrams and long distance messages were charged. to the Board of Relief during the past year, amounting to $256.73. This amount does not include messages chargeable at the other end of the line.

FINANCIAL REPORT.

Receipts.

To .. .. .. ..

Balance on Refunds Initiations, Initiations, Interest on

hand, July 1, 1924

$ 218.24 3,797.53 1923-24 842.00 1924-25 4,300.00 daily balance......................

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Printing and Stationery : . .. Donation . .. Funerals . .. Secretary . .. Balance on hand, June 30, 1925 , .

$3,858.93 147.00 117.25 100.00 961.73 255.00 3,732.09 $9,172.00

$9,172.00

The average attendance at the meetings was thirty-three members and all members paid, close attention to the work before the Board.

The Masonic Employment Bureau of St. Louis makes the following report: The Masonic Employment Bureau of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, herewith presents the following' report of its labors ending June 30th, 1925, for your consideration and approval.

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Receipts.

Balance on hand, July 1, 1924 $1,403.12 Receipts to June 30th, 1925 6,414.50 Interest on Deposits to June 30, 1925..............

74.95 $7,892.57 Disbursements

Salaries .

Office Rent ..........................•..•........

Telephone Service .

Printing, Stationery and Supplies .

Postage, Equipment and General Expense .

Balance on hand, July 1, 1925

$5,100.00 600.00 134.35 1 OO~ 10 440.37 $7,892.57

$6,374.82 1,517.75

$7,892.57

$7,892.57

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• STATISTICAJ" IlECORD.

Month July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec., Jan.,

Feb., ,Mar., April, May, June,

Applicants Placed 1924 , 112 1924. .. . . . •. . . . . .. 120 1924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 124 1924. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 122 1924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 126 1924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130 1925 , " . .. 136 1925 121 1925 124 1925 , " . ..

131 1925. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 132 1925 136 1,514

Cost

$6,374.82

Average Cost Per Position Secured

$4.21

COMMENTARY This year has been one that has demanded the best efforts of not only every representative connected with the Bureau, but the Fraternity in general, as there has been a continual line of applicants looking for positions of every description during the entire year. There have been more calls made on business concerns in the interest of our unemployed than ever before, and the results obtained, when we take in consideration the reports from our Sister Bureaus, have been above the average.

We find that many firms hesitate to use the Bureau, laying stress on the fact tllat a Brother relies on his Masonic standing in holding a position, but our experience justifies us in saying that not one in five hundred betrays his trust, and the Bureau is grateful to the many firms that have been so loyal in supporting us in this wondel'ful work.

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The attendance at our meetings has exceeded our fondest hopes.

So far, the average has been 30 out of 47, showing conclusively that all are interested in placing our unemployed Brethren.

As this is not a one man job, we welcome suggestions for the further advancement and improvement of the service.

For your hearty co-operation, and that of the Craft and various employers as a whole, we thank you.

Your Committee is of the opinion that the Lodges in Joplin. which are indebted to the Board, should, at the earliest possible time, pay the indebtedness. We learn that no such indebtedness exists.

Your Committee also wish to state that they are pleased with the completeness of most of the reports. We would suggest, however, that for the records of the Grand Lodge, a state~ent shoulrl be included in all reports of 'the names of transients, dat.es of burial and Hie names of the Lodges that conducted the funerals in each of the ,respective Ju risdictions.

Fraternally submitted, A. J. O'HilEILLY, Chairman, RAY BAGENT, G. G. BRADER, Vi'. S. LANE, .J. R. McDONALD, IRA S. BARTON, J. B. DUNLAP.

REPORT OF DELEGATES TO MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF OF UNITED STATES' AND CANADA. R. W. and Rev. Bro. Arthur Mather .made the following report of attendance at the Biennial Session of Boards of Relief of the United States and Canada, which was adopted: To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of thd State of Missouri: Brethren: Pursuant to appointment of our Grand Master, the undersigned attended the Sixteenth Biennial Session of the Associated Boards of Relief of the United States and Canada, held in Chicago, September 8th and 9th, 1925; and beg to report that the sessions were largely attended by re!)resentatives from the Grand Lodges participat.ing in this branch of our act.ivities. The Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri was represented by delegations from a number of Boards of Relief, including Sf. Louis, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Sedalia and Joplin, and we are glad to note that Most Worshipful Andrew J. O;ReillY was re-elected secretary of this Association, and there is probably no other agency connected with our institution that is doing such effect.ive work along the lines laid down for its operation.

We appreciate the honor of our selection as delegates and wish to thank our Grand Master for his confidence shown in appointing us.

Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR MATHER, VAN F. BOOR.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS. The following proposed amendment to Section 76, Grand Lodge By-laws, was read by Grand Secretary Jesse, and referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence for action thereon next year: To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M.} of Missou~i: Be It Resolved; that Section 76 of the Grand Lodge By-laws be amended by striking out the word "four" in the eighth line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five", so that said Section, when so amended, shall read as follows: Section 76. Mileage and Per Diem. The Past Grand Masters, Grand Officers, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Lecturers and one Representative from each Chartered Lodge and each Lodge U. D., and the Chairman of each Standing Co-mmittee who do not draw mileage and per diem in any other capacity, shall be paid the sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) for each day they may be in actual attendance upon the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and five cents per mile for each mile necessarily traveled in going to and returning therefrom; provided, that no Representative shall receive mileage or per diem in a double capacity.

Respectfully submitted, MAX WEINBERG, No. 79, ARTHUR C. MEYERS, F. B. HOWARTH.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. W. Bro. Henry C. Chiles, Chairman, presented and read the following r~port of the Committee, which was adopted as a whole, as read. Each case was voted upon separately, itemized as below: Case 1. Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 vs. Isadore Albert Gascovitz.

Charges 5 and 6 affirmed. Expelled.

Case 2. Liberty Lodge No. 31 vs. Edward D. Moore.

Expelled.

Case 3. In re suspension of and charges against Charles K. Street, W. M., of Racine Lodge No. 478.

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Grand Master's judgment approved; deprived of rank of Past Master, and suspended for a period of two years. Also further investigation recommended to the incoming Grand Master.

Case 4. In re petition of Lee Lowenthal for restoration.

Denied.

Case. Maryville Lodge No. 165 vs. Ralph E. Palmer.

Expelled.

Case 6. Beacon Lodge No. 3 vs. Elmer Haumueller.

Suspended for 2 years.

Case 7. Higginsville Lodge No. 364 vs. Elmer L. Hamilton.

Reversed and remanded for a new trial.

Case 8. Petition for restoration, Wilford R. Guthridge, a suspended member of Chariton Lodge No. 513 (defunct).

Denied.

Case 9. Westville Lodge No. 202 vs. Jesse W. Couch.

Continued to next annual Communication.

Westville Lodge No. 202 vs. John Lake.

Lodge ordered by Grand Master to take and perfect an appeal so that the matter may be determined by the Grand Lodge at its next annual Communication.

Case 10. In re petition of Geo. R. Pohlman for restoration.

Withdrawn.

Case 11. In re petition for restoration of O. L. Miller, expelled by Westview Lodge 103, January 29, 1921.

Denied.

Case 12. Jacksonville Lodge No. 541 vs. Wilfred A. Davis, Judgment of Lodge affirmed.

No. 1.

Olive Branch Lodge No. 576} vs.

Isadore Albert Gascovitz.

The accused was tried in Olive Branch Lodge No. 576, June 1, 1925, on charges setting forth that: 1. That he misstated his name in petitioning for the degrees.

2. That he misstated his age in said petition.

3. That he misstated his place of birth in said petition.

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4. That he consorted with thieves and became accessory before, during and after the fact and received stolen goods.

5. That stolen goods (describing them) were knowingly received by him and were recovered from him at his store at the northEast corner of Spring and Cottage Avenues in the City of St. Louis.

6. That stolen goods (describing them) were knowingly received by him and were recovered from him at his store at 3142 Thomas Street in said city.

7. That he re-petitioned Olive Branch Lodge No. 576 on June 18, 1921, misstating his name again.

8. That he withheld information from said Lodge which, if known, would have resulted in his rejection.

To these charges, accused, by counsel, presented a motion in the nature of a demurrer, which was overruled. He then entered a plea of not guiJ ty and at the conclusion of the Lodge's case presented a d,emurrer to the evidence, which was overruled. The accused elected to stand on this demurrer, and the case going to the jury, he was found guilty on all but the first count and his punishment fixed at expulsion.

The accused has appealed to this Grand Lodge, and the Lodge has en tered its appearance to the appeal.

Your Committee has examined the lengthy transcript of the testimony in ,this case with much care and find therefrom that the accused, by his own admissions, was guilty as charged in the fifth and sixth counts, that is, of knowingly receiving stolen goods worth several thousand dollars.

Due to the gravity of the offense charged in these counts, and without going into the merits or demerits of the other charges, your Committee is of the opinion that the Lodge was right in inflicting the extreme penalty.

Your Committee, therefore, recommend that the finding below as to the fifth and sixth charges be affirmed, and that the accused be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

No.2.

L.iberty Lodge No. 31} vs. .

Edward D. Moore On August 25, 1924, charges were preferred against the accused by six members of this Lodge, charging Edward D, Moore with unmasonic conduct as follows: 1. That on or about the 6th day of August, 1924, which can be readily ascertained by the Grievance Committee from the witnesses whose names appear hereon; 4. That upon being arrested by said police officers, he attempted to bribe them to release him, and offered said officers money, checks, jewelry and other valuables to the amount of $1,000.00 for his release.

The Grievance Committee, composed of three Past Masters, reported on October 13 following, that they could not find sufficient evidence to prove the first three charges, but in its opiflion there wus sufficient evidence t.o establish the probable guilt of the accused

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on the fourth charge, that of attempting to bribe the two police officers who arrested him.

Accordingly, on October 20,1924, the Junior Warden, prosecuting for and on behalf of Liberty Lodge, No. 31, filed formal charges against the accused, Ed.ward D. Moore, as follows: And upon being arrested by said officers at said time and place, he tendered and offered to said officers as a bribe for his release from custody, his check for $500.00, together with a diamond ring of the reasonable value of $500.00, all in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity."

A copy of this charge was duly delivered the accused, who entered a plea of not guilty, and trial was' set for November 12, 1924.

On that date the Lodge was represented by an attorney of Clay County, while three attorneys appeared in behalf of defendan t. A physician testified that the accused was unable to be present, whereupon the case was continued until November 28. On that date it appearing that the accused was still unable to attend, the trial was further continued until December 6, 1924.

On that date trial was commenced, adjourned until December 10, and completed on that date. The verdict of the jury was "guilty, and punishment fixed at expulsion."

The accused filed an appeal to the Grand Lodge on the following grounds: 1. That the Trial Committee was not chosen in accordance with Masonic law.

2. That the verdict was the result of bias and prejudice against the accused.

3. That under the greater weight of the evidence the verdict should have been "Not guilty of the charge."

DECISION. Your committee has had no difficulty in reviewing. the record in this case, which is in excellent shape, and the committee has been assisted in such review by comprehensive arguments of counsel before the committee. , The first reason offered by the accused in his appeal to the Grand Lodge, sets forth that the Trial Committee was not chosen in accordance with Masonic law. The fact::; concerning this were brought out by direct examination of the Worshipful Master of the Lodge. His testimony was to the effect that there had been no trials in his Lodge since his connection with it, and he neglected to place sixty names in a box within two weeks after his installation as Master as the Trial Code provides.

However. almost. if not quite, coincidentally with the filing of the charges in this case by the six members of his Lodge, he, with the Senior Warden and Senior Deacon, and in the presence of each other, placed sixty names of resident members in good standing in a sheet iron metal box, locked and sealed it and delivered it into the custody of the Secretary of the. Lodge. At the trial, the names in the box were eXhausted wi~h only eleven qua:lified jurors selected, and counsel for the Lodge waiving one challenge, challenging only two instead

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of three as provided in the code, and this being agreed to by counsel for the defendant, six actual trial jurors were chosen and the trial proceeded.

While it is true that Paragraph "D" of Section 247 requires the names to be placed in the "jury wheel" within two weeks after installation of officers, your committee is of opinion that if, through oversight, this is not done, such failure will not prevent the legal holding of a Masonic trial.

A substantial compliance with the terms of the code in respect to the selection of "the jury" is sufficient, where no right of the accused is prejudiced through failure of an exact compliance. In the instant case, it does not appear and counsel did not insist on argument, that the accused was prejudiced thereby in any way.

The second reason given is that the verdict was the result of bias and prejudice. Your committee and this Grand Lodge has only the transcript before it. We find nothing therein to indicate bias. Prospective jurors were carefully questioned, and those with preconceived opinions disqualified themselves; while those who were finally accepted, answered all questions frankly and were acceptable to both sides.

The third reason offered, that the weight of evidence was in favor of the accused, is just the exact opposite of the opinion reached by your committee after a careful reviewing of the testimony. It was definitely proved and not denied that the accused gave the officers a diamond ring and his personal check for $500.00, a report of which the officers made upon their arrival at the police station. A photograph of the check is incofl)Qrated in the transcript.

The explanation of all this offered by the accused in his own behalf on the witness stand, is far from convincing. It did not convince the jury-nor does it convince this committee.

Accordingly, your committee believes that the verdict of the jury was correct under the evidence, and we recommend that the judgment below be affirmed and that the accused be expelled from all rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

No.3.

In the matter of the} suspension of and charges a g a ins t Charles K. Street, Worshipful Master, Racine Lodge No. 478, Seneca, Mo. Racine Lodge, No. 478, met in Stated Communication on March 9, 1925. As to what transpired at that Communication, we take from the record before us the signed statement of the then Worshipful Master (the accused herein) Charles K. Street, such statement having been obtained in the course of an investigation ordered by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. That statement is as follows: "Brother C. K. Street, Worshipful Master, on his Masonic honor as a Master Mason, states the following:

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"I have been Worshipful Master for the years of 1922, 1923 and am the present Master. This petition of Everett Dobbs was presented here and referred to a committee of three, who reported fa vorably on March 9, at a regular meeting of the Lodge. We took a ballot the same night, which resulted in his rejection, and after several of the brethren made several speeches and talks intimating that there must Jlave been some mistake in the ballot, they suggested a reballot. I informed them that, according to the Masonic Law, one ballot was all that we could take and that I it required a special dispensation from the GI'and Lodge before a:nother ballot could be taken.

After commenting, it was moved and seconded that we reballot. This ballot was taken again, which resulted in his rejection. Several more of the brethren, I believe about all of them, with the exception of three, had something to say on the subject.

It was moved and seconded that we start an investigation and commence investigating immediately. I appointed Charles Welch, Earl Tobein and Bryan Clarl{ as a committee of investigation. This investigation was to try and find out whether someone had cast a black ball through a m路istal{e or whether it was done intentionally.

Every brother that was examined said that he knew of no cause why Mr. Dobbs should not be made a Freemason. After this investigation was done, it was again moved and seconded that we' take another ballot, which was done and Mr. Dobbs was elected.

This degree was not. put on until two weeks later.

After Mr. Dobbs had taken his first degree, there was an objection made against his being advanced. After several talks, it was finally decided that this degree be put on which was done. No further objections were made from that time on. The date of the second degree, or its conferment, was April 27. He was raised to a Master Mason on May 11.

I presided over all degrees."

These facts were brought to the attention of the Most Worshipful Grand Master by a member of Racine Lodge, and the Grand Master, after investigation, vel'y promptly and most properly removed and suspended the Worshi'Pful Master from office for violation of the Grand Lodge By-Laws and usages of Freemasonry, the same being official misconduct and un-Masonic conduct, and such action being taken under the provisions of Section 278. The Most Worshipful Grand Master fUI路ther ordered Brother Street to appear at this Communication of the Grand Lodge to answer to such charges, and referred the matter to your committee for hearing and determination.

A t the appointed time for hearing, the accused appeared before your committee, in person and by counsel, and Right Worshipful Brother Thomas H. Reynolds appeared in behalf of the Grand Lodge by appointment of the Most Worshipful Grand Master.

The accused entered a plea of guilty to the charges and by counsel made a statement as to the circumstances urged to be by way of extenuation.

DECISION. Your committee find from the facts before it that this Worshipful Master was guilty of official misconduct and of un-Masonic con-

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duct in the following- particulars, violations of Masonic Law and usage: 1. Permitting the result of the ballot to be discussed in open Lodge and upon the floor of the Lodge.

2. For failure to declare a motion to take a second ballot out of order, and for putting such motion and declaring it adopted, and taking a second ballot in pursuance thereof.

3. For permitting further discussion of the ballot in open Lodge.

4. For failure to .declare a motion to investigate how members voted, out of order, and for putting such motion and declaring it adopted.

5. For appointing a committee pursuant to such motion and permitting such committee to interrogate the members.

6. For failure to declare a motion to take a third ballot out of order, and for putting such motion and declaring it adopted, 7. For permitting a third ballot to be taken pursuant to such motion and for declaring the petitioner elected, pursuant to such third ballot.

8. For initiating, passing and raising E. V. Dobbs, who had never been legally elected to receive the degrees.

9. For failure to await the period of four weeks between the first and second and between the second and. third degrees.

10. For passing E. V. Dobbs to the Degree of Fellowcraft over objection made in open Lodge at the time.

Your committee feels that these willful violations of Masonic Laws, usages and obligations, are of a most serious nature. Masonic Law was set at naught. Masonic rights of Masonic brethren were ovenidden. A condition of anarchy was permitted to reign in Racine Lodge.

A great wrong was done the petitioner, Do\;lbs, who has passed through the ceremonies of the degrees, but who, in the opinion of your committee, is not a legally and regularly made Freemason.

Others may have been as much at fault as the Worshipful Master, but it is his case and his case only which has come under the Juris-' diction of this Grand Lodge.

Your committee, therefore, recommend as follows: 1. That the action of the Most WorshipfUl Grand Master in removing and suspending this Worshipful Master from office be approved, and that such removal from office be made final.

2. Under Section 98, which provides as follows, "One who has been elected and installed as Worshipful Master of his Lodge, is, at ,the conclusion of the term for which he was elected, entitled to the rank of Past Master; provided, that if found guilty of a Masonic offense by the Grand Lodge, it shall then be determined whether he shall or shall not be entitled to such rank," we recommend that the accused be deprived of the rank of Past Master.

3. ,We further re~ommend that the accused be suspended from membership for the period of two years.

The examination of the record in this case, and the hearing which'took l)lace before your committee, developed facts from which

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your committee feel convinced that the accused is not the only member of Racine Lodge guilty of un-Masonic conduct in connection with this controversy. The dignity of our great fraternity and the cause of Masonic Law and Order were held as naught by others in addition to the accused. ,Ve close this portion of our report by expressing the hope that these may not escape the discipline of our fraternity, and we recommend that a further investigation be ordered in this matter by the incoming M. W. G. M. and that the investigation be made by a P. G. M. designated by the M. W. G. M. No.4.

In the matter of the! pet i t ion of Lee Lowen thaI for restoration.

Lee Lowenthal petitioned Fulton Lodge, No. 48, and was rejected on April 2, 1920.

On August 7, 1920, he petitioned Gate City Lodge, No. 522, was elected and was initiated an Entered Apprentice on September 29, 1920.

While still an Entered Apprentice, and on December 1, 1920, he was expelled by Gate City Lodge for the reason that in petitioning that Lodge he did not mention his prior rejection by Fulton Lodge.

From the matters submitted to it, the committee finds nothing which moves it to take action counter to the prior action of Gate City Lodge, and your committee, therefore recommends that the application for restoration be denied.

No.5.

Maryville Lodge No. 165 Vs.

Ralph E. Palmer STATEMENT OF FACT& The accused was tried by Trial Committee in Maryville Lodge, No. 165, on November 19, 1924, on charges, in four counts, of unMasonic conduct, on complaint of Brother Gleason Womack, Junior Warden of said Lodge, acting for and on behalf of said Lodge. .

Said charges, omitting caption and formal statements, are as follows: "Third, That on or about the 10th day of April, 1924, he ,did tell falsehood on Dr. H. S. Rowlett, a brother Master Mason, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity.

"Fourth, That on or about the 10th day of April, 1924, he did tell falsehood on Ed. Condon, a brother Mast~r Mason, in viulation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity."

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June 18, 1924. Presented to the Worshipful Master and so endorsed by him on June 18, 1924. The original date set for trial does not appear in the record.

The accused, through his attorney, Brother William G. Sawyers, filed with the Secretary of said Lodge, his answer to aforesaid charges, on August 9, 1924, which answer was a plea of not guilty to each count.

Brother M. E. Peery appeared as attorney for the Lodge, and Brother William G. Sawyers appeared as attorney for the accused.

The accused, through his attorney, on October 18,. 1924, refiled with the Secretary of said Lodge, the same answer to said charges that had already been filed by him on August 9, 1924.

The accused, through his attorney, on November 19, 1924, filed with the Secretary of said Lodge, a motion for a continuance of said case. The record does not show what actfon was taken on this motion, but we presume that it was overruled, as the case was tried on November 19, 1924.

No exception is noted in the record regarding the action on this motion.

The unanimous verdict of the Trial Jury' was' guilty on part of first count, guilty on second count, and not guilty on third and fourth counts.

The punishment assessed by the Trial Jury was suspension from the order for two years.

The verdict was duly read and judgment was pronounced at the Communication of said Lodge on December 3, 1924.

The record shows that on December 4, 1924, Brother Jonathan Stark, a member of said Maryville Lodge, appealed this case and duly filed due notice of appeal on December 4, 1924.

A statement of the substantive facts proven and a transcript of the evidence taken at the trial were duly transmitted to this committee as part of the record.

DECISION. Your committee has carefully read and considered the testimony in this case and finds the evidence convincing, beyond any doubt, of the guilt of accused on the second count of the charges filed.

The accused by his own admission was guilty of a violation of the criminal laws of the State, as well as guilty of un-Masonic conduct on the second count of the charges.

Your committee is of the opinion that the gravity of the offense charged in second count demands the infliction of the extreme penalty and it would appear that only a misguided sentiment induced the jury to assess the punishment at merely two years' suspension.

We are of the opinion that in view of our finding on said second count it is unnecessary to review or consider the other three counts.

Your committee, therefore, recommends, under Section 268 of the Code, that the judgment below be disregarded a:nd that the accused be found guilty on said second count of the charges filed and that he be expelled from all the rights and privileges of Freemasonry.

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No.6.

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April 23, 1925, charges were filed in Beacon Lodge, No.3,

by Brother Henry Kleberger, Junior Warden, against Brother Elmer Haumueller.

The accused has made no objection to the procedure or conduct of the case and the charges appear to be and are in good form.

It is charged that Brother Haumueller "did reduce to writing all or a part of th~ Third Degree obligation and left same where it could be seen and read by profanes, and that said obligation was copied again and read by profanes;" that, "said offense was concealed by the accused until April 17, 1925."

Brother Haumueller filed answer, pleading first "not guilty of the offense charged."

Further answeririg "Elmer Haumueller admits that on or about October, 1919, he did reduce part of the Third Obligation to writing, but that said offense, if committed, was committed more than five years prior to the tiling of the charges against him, and that he did not willfully or intentionally conceal said offense; that he believed that said writing had been destroyed after he had succeeded in memorizing the language, etc."

Further answering, Brother Haumueller says that "he has lately filed suit for divorce against his wife and is informed that said charge against him has arisen because she claims to have found and copied said writing and is using this means of retaliation against him!'

Further answering, Brother Haumueller states "he had not seen said writing for the past five years or more, and believed the same was not in existence until called before the Grievance Committee, etc." Brother Haumueller was called before the Grievance Committee and readily admitted having copied a part of the Third Degree obligation immediately after taking it in October, 1919, The only evidence submitted to the jury was the answer of the accused; the testimony of several members of the Grievance Committee, to whom the accused admitted writing a part of th'e obligation in October, 1919, and the copy of the "furthermores" made

by Mrs. Haumueller, wife of the accused.

Paragraph "e" of Section 229 of the Code provides that charges shall not be entertained "for any offense committed mDre than five years before' the charges shall be presented, unless the offense has been concealed." .

At the conclusion of the Lodge's case, counsel for the accused moved to dismiss the case on the ground that the offense charged to have been committed, occurred more than five years before the charges were presented and did not appear to have been concealed.

Under the pleadings and the evidence, the Chairman of the Trial

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DECISION. Your committee has very carefully scrutinized the record in this case and has listened attentively to able and full argument by counsel for the Lodge and for the accused, and is of opinion that the Chairman of the Trial Committee was in error.

Your committee find on investigation that the word "conceal" has a very broad meaning and are of the opinion that the compilers of our Trial Code displayed great wisdom in selecting this word in maldng the exception to the Statute of Limitations with regard to the prosecution of Masonic offenses.

"Conceal" means "to place out of the way or keep purposely from sight or discovery;" "to screen from view or perception;" it means "not to make known what we wish to keep secret." Crabb, in his noted work on English synonyms, in distinguishing the broad term "conceal" from the narrower terms "hide" and "secrete," says that "concealing has simply the idea of not letting come to observation." He further says that "whatever is not seen is concealed," and that both mental and corporeal objects may be cone.ealed and that "we conceal in the m'ind whatever we do not make known."

The accused wrote out part of the obligation of the Third Degree and put it among his papers in a dresser drawer in his home.

Your committee are of opinion that under the foregoing' definitions and within the meaning of the Trial Code he concealed his offense.

We, therefor-e, recommend, under Section 268, that the judgment below be disregarded and that judgment be pronounced upon the record transmitted to the Grand Lodge, and that the accused be adjudged guilty and that he be suspended for the period of two years.

In submitting this portion of our report, your committee desire to make this observation. The accused says in his answer that he reduced this portion of the obligation to writing the better to prepare himself for his proficiency examination. It occurred to your committee that if the accused knew this portion of the obligation well enough to put it in writing there was no necessity for the writing, he was already proficient. On the contrary, if he were not already proficient, assistance was necessary to enable him to record what he did not know, so that he might thereafter commit it to memory.

We trust that brethren in this Grand Jurisdiction are not unmindful of that portion of, the obligation of the First Degree.

We trust that when lecturing or being lectured for proficiency examinations they may eV.er have it in mind,路 but if any are or have been violating this obligation, your committee trusts that the adoption of this portion of your committee's report will serve as a solemn warning that such practice will not be tolerated.

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The accused was tried January 27, 1925, on charges filed on January 5, 1925, which charges are as follows: 1. That he willfully neglected his wife and child, during his membership in this Lodge by frequently during said time staying away from home, without any reason therefor, in violation of his duty as a Mason, and to the scandal and disgrace of the Masonic Fraternity.

DECISION. Your committee has very carefully examined the record in this caRe and has also had the benefit of extended argument by counsel for the accused and for the Lodge. Counsel permitted each other during argument to depart considerably from the record, but your committee has passed upon this case, as it must pass upon all cases, strictly from the record preserved and before it.

The testimony that is preserved in the record, clearly indicates to the committee that there were many facts and circumstances directly related to the charges which were not devel<?ped or brought out in the trial. The accused complains strenuously in his appeal alleging that prejudicial error was committed at the trial in that the former wife of the accused (who had procured a divorce from the accused prior to the Lodge trial) was permitted, over objection made at the time, to testify against him concerning various matters pertaining to the charges.

Your committee is of opinion that these objections were well taken.

Under Section 258 of the Code it is provided that, "the rules of evidence â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ shall be such as have been established and recognized in courts of law in the ordinary administration of justice, etc."

Undoubtedly the wife, or former Wile, may not testify for .or against the husband as to admissions or confidential communications made by him during the existence of the marital relationship.

Your committee is of opinion t.hat reversible error was committed through the non-observance Of this rule of evidence, and we recommend that this case be reversed and the cause remanded to Higginsville Lodge, No. 364, for a new trial.

No.8.

In the matter of the! petition of Wilford . R. Guthridge for restoration.

It appears from the record herein that the mained out of the Fraternity for many years, in 9, 1897, or a period of twenty-eight years. His but as he became a Mason in 1885 he must now

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one years old. There is no showing that if restored the petitioner may not become a charge upon the Fraternity. Your committee is of opinion that there should have been a showing on this point in connection with the petition, and for this reason recommend that the petition be denied.

No. 9.

In the matter of the two cases of: Westville Lodge Westville Lodge No. 202 No. 202 And vs.

Vs. Jesse W. Couch John Lake !

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There is a way and a legal way in which the Lake case may be brought within the proper jurisdiction of this Grand Lodge, and that matter is provided by Section 263 of the Trial Code, which authorizes the Most Worshipful Grand Master to order the Lodge to take an appeal at any time.

Your committee, therefore, recommend that the incoming Most Worshipful Grand Master be requested by this Grand Lodge to order Westville Lodge, No. 202, to take and perfect an appeal in the case against John Lake so that the same may be determined by this Grand Lodge at its next annual Communication.

Your committee further recommend that the case of Westville Lodge against Jesse W. Couch be continued to said next annual Communication.

No. 10.

In the matter of the! petition of George R Pohlman for restoration.

Subject to the approval of the Grand Lodge, this petition has been withdrawn With the consent of your committee, and we recommend that the action of the committee in permitting such withdrawal be approved.

No. 11.

In the matter of the! petition of O. L. Miller for re,storation.

Petitioner sets forth in his petition that he was exvelled by 'Vestview Lodge, No. 103, on January 29, 1921, and that in August, 1925, he petitioned said Lodge for restoration, and was rejected, and he now petitions the Grand Lodge, under Section 272 of the Trial Code.

The papers in this matter reached your committee on October 26.

The petifion is not accompanied by any recommendation of any Lodge or of any Freemason. One letter of recommendation from the employer of, petitioner is submitted.

From the matter before it, your committee finds nothing which moves it to recommend action counter to the prior action of West-

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Wilfred A. Davis This is a case in which the appeal has not been perfected.

Your committee has not been supplied with any transcript of the evidence, or any statement of the sUbstantive facts proved at the trial; nor has any showing been made that notice of appeal was given or made. In short, the provisions of the Trial Code rela~ tive to appeals have been ignored and your committee is not in possession -of anything which would enable it to pass upon the merits of the case.

As no appeal has been perfected, judgment of the Lodge finding the accused not guilty must stand, and the appeal be dismiss~d and your committee so recommends.

HENRY C. CHILES, CRAS. A. FITZGERALD, W. A. PINER, ORSON R. SWEARINGBN,

GUY C. MILLION, C. LEW GALLANT, A. H. MANN, A. C. JONES, JR.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON OBITUARIES. M. \V. and Rev. Bro. Corona H. Briggs presented and read the following report, which was adopted and request made for copy for publication in the Proceedings: To the Most Worshipful Gra.nd Lodge of Missouri, A. F. & A. M.: Your Committee on Obituaries offers the following- report: For the first time in years death has invaded the official ranks of.-this Grand Lodge and called away two Grand officers.

Our faithful and efficient Grand Treasurer, Most Worshipful Brother William Allan Hall, who served the Craft sd acceptably as Grand Master fifteen years ago was suddenly stricken down in performance of duty as Grand Treasurer, to which office he had been re-elected less than three weeks befol'e. Our Grand Tiler, Right Worshipful Brother Harry A. Krueger, who had served us so faithfully since 1915, died at his home in St. Louis, August 6, 1925. No data has been furnished your committee from which a suitable memoir could be prepared. William Forman Johnson and Robert Freeman Stevenson, Past Grand Masters, honored and beloved for their long and faithful service, have entered into rest. Many worthy workers in all parts of this Grand Jurisdiction have passed away.

'Villiam Allan Hall, Past Grand Master and Grand Treasurer, was born in Nottingham, England, May 9, 1848, and died suddenly in St. Louis, November 7, 1924, aged over seventy-six years. In his

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infancy his parents located in Worcester, Massachusetts. At the age of fourteen he enlisted in the United States Army and served till the close of the war when he was discharged honorably as a non-commissioned officer before he was eig~teen. After three years as a printer he engaged in 1868 with a brother in the manufacture of surgical elastic goods. In 1881 he engaged in the same business in St. Louis. This business was later incorporated under the name of "The William A. Hall Manufacturing Company," of which he was president until his death.

In 1871 he was married to Miss Abbie A. Kingsbury of Needham, Massachusetts. Of their five children three died years ago.

The wife and mother pass.ed away April 21, 1906, having been an invalid for years.

MASONIC. He was initiated in Mt. Moriah Lodge, No. 40, March 29, 1890, passed April 22 and raised June 7. He was Worshipful Master in 1894 and 1895. He was appointed Grand Sword Bearer 'of the Grand Lodge in "1903 and elected Grand Master in 1909. From 1916 until his death he was Grand Treasurer.

He was exalted in Bellefontaine Chapter October 10, 1890, and was High Priest in 1895.

He received the Cryptic Degrees in Hiram Council, No. I, April 18, 1836, and was Illustrious Master in 1900.

He was kn'.c;hted in Baldwin Commandery in December, 1890, and was commander in 1894. October 19, 1896, this Commandery was consolidated with St. Louis, No. l.

He received the Scottish Rite Degrees in May, 1902, K. C. C. H. October 24, 1907, and the 33 0 in 1913.

He was a member of St". Louis Conclave, No. 42, Red Cross of Constan tine, of Alhambra Grotto, and of Moolah Temple of the Mystic Shrine. ..

In 1895, R. W. Bro. Allan McDowell, Grand Lecturer, appointed him District Depu ty Grand Lecturer for the Thirty-third District.

He served until 1901, when he was ap~)ointed District Deputy Grand Mastel'. For years before R. W. Bro. McDowell's death Bro. Hall attended many of the Lodges of Instruction and assisted the Grand Lecturer in his work, greatly lessening his burdens in his advancing years.

We had no better ritualist in our Grand Lodge.

At the close of M. W. Bro. Hall's term as Grand Master, the Senior Past Grand Master of the State said of him at an assemblage of prominent Freemasons: "He has been one of the purest, tenderest, sincerest, and most conscien tious of Grand Masters the State of Missouri has ever had."

This tribute was concurred in by all who heard it.

In all the positions to which he was called he served the Craft with a fidelity that was equaled by his skill' and all who IOlew him loved him.

"His life was gentle: And the elements so mixed in him That 'nature might' stand up and say To all the world: This was a man!"

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William Forman Johnson, Past Grand Master, was born at Shelbyville, Missouri, February 8, 1861, and died at his home in Boonville, Missouri. March 17, 1925, aged sixty-four years. He received his education in t~e private schools of Kentucky and Missouri and, as a rule, under his father's supervision.

Both his parents were teachers and he beg-an, his life work as a teacher in the Seminary at路 Brandenburg, Kentucky.

Returning to Missouri he was tutor one year in Shelbina College, 'and in 1880 was assistant principal of the Shelbina public schools. In 1882 he removed to Pilot Grove, Missouri, and for five years was at the head of Pilot Grove Institute. In 1887 he became editor and proprietor of the Pilot Grove Leader.

In 1886 he was elected to the Legislature from Cooper County.

In 1889 he was admitted to the bar and in 1894 he removed to Boonville, which was his home until his death.

In 1906 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Cooper County and served six years.

For twenty years or mqre he was a member of the Boonville Board of Education, and for eight years president of the 'Boonville Commercial Club. He was a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in 1912.

In 1882 he was married to Miss Maggie Harris of Pilot Grove.

Two daughters and a son were born of this union.

MASONIC. He was made a Master Mason in William D. Muir Lodge, No. 277, at Pilot Grove in 1882 and served that Lodge as Master in 1891. In 1897 he affiliated with Cooper Lodge, No. 36, at Boonville, of which he was elected Master in 1900.

He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Twenty-fifth Masonic District from 1902 to 1912-eleven years. In 1905 he was appointed a plember of the committee to revise the By-Laws of the Grand Lodge and served two years.

He was appointed Grand Sword Bearer in 1911 and elected Grand Master in 1920. He received the Capitular Degrees in Boonville Chapter, No. 60. in 1883, and was High Priest in 1902, 1903 and 1904.

He was elected Grand Master of the First Veil in 1904 and Grand High Priest in 1913.

He was knighted in Olivet Commandery, No. 53, at Boonville in 1899, which he served as commander nine years. He received the Cryptic Degrees in Ezra Council at Jefferson City in 1901.

In his administration as Grand High Priest and Grand Master he showed decided ability and gave his strength without reserve to the work which the Fraternity committed to his hands. He presided over the Grand Lodge at its Centennial Anniversary in a way that commanded the general approval of his brethren.

A very successful lawyer, !i.e found time to do much for the advancement _ of Freemasonry in its various branches and will long be remembered in Masonic circles. He was a leader among men in various relation's of life and will be sincerely mourned by a host of friends.

He was a m-ember of the Methodist ~piscopal Church, South, in Boonville.

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Robert F. Stevenson, Past Grand Master, was born in Philadelphia July 25, 1843. In 1853 his father removed to Illinois and settled on a farm near Elgin. There he attended school during the winter months.

His father died when Robert was fourteen and as his mother died when he was but two and one-half years old, an uncle became his guardian who took him back to Philadelphia. In 1861 he returned to Illinois and engaged in farming and taught school during the winter months. In 1864 he was married to Miss Eva S. Kinne of Bloomingdale, Illinois, who died a few years ago. Their only child was a son who died at the age of sixteen months.

In 1866 he removed to Calhoun, Missouri, and became a merchant.

He was admitted to the bar in Henry County in 1869. He was deputy sheriff and collector of Henry County in 1871 and 1872, and chief clerk in the office of the Treasurer of Missouri from 1873 to 1880. He was in a bank at Clinton and later in the National Bank of Kansas City.

Four years he was bookkeeper and cashier for the Jarvis Conklin Mortgage and Trust Company of Kansas City. Later he was chief deputy in the office of the United States Surveyor 路of Customs in Kansas City.

MASONIC. He was initiated in Clintonville Lodge, Illinois, in 1865 and passed and raised in Calhoun Lodge, No. 184, at Calhoun, Missouri, in 1867. In 1869 he affiliated with Tebo Lodge, No. 68, at Clinton, which he served as Senior Warden in 1871 and 1872. In 1873 he affiliated with Jefferson Lodge, No. 43, at Jefferson City, which he served as Master in ] 878. He first appeared in the Grand Lodge in 1879 when he was District Deputy Grand Master for the district, which included our State Capitol. He was elected Grand Junior Warden in 1881 and Grand Master in 1884.

He was exalted in Jefferson City Chapter, No. 34, in 1874, and was High Priest in 1876-1877 and 1878. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1886. From] 899 to 1905 he served as Grand Lecturer without salary.

In] 905 he was elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter and Recorder of the Convention of Anointed High Priests.

He received the Cryptic Degrees in Shekinah Council, No. 24, at Kansas City, September 12, 1894, and was Master in 1899. He was elected Grand Master in 1903. He was Grand Lecturer in 1904, and in ] 905 was elected Grand Recorder. lIe received the Orders of Christian Knighthood in Prince of Peace Commandery at Jefferson City at its organization about 1877, was its first Prelate and later Generalissimo. He assisted in organizing Boanerges Commandery, No. 34, at Clinton in 1881, and was its first Commander. He affiliated with Oriental Commandery, No. 35, at Kansas City, November 7, 1884, and was Commander in 1885 and 1886. He was elected Grand Recorder in 1905. At the time of his death he was a member of Rural Lodge, No. 316; Orient Chapter, No. 102; Shekinah Council, No. 24, and Oriental Commandery, No. 35, all of Kansas City.

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He received the Scottish Rite Degrees from Albert Pike in 1885.

In 1891 he was elected Wise Master of Areiopagus Chapter, No.2, Rose Croix, at Kansas City, and served three yean:;. He was active in all the bodies until his removal to St. Louis in 1905. He received the 33° at Washington City, October 22, 1915.

Over two years ago, failing health compelled him to resign as Grand Secretary and Grand Recorder and he was made Grand Secretary' and G.rand Recorder Emeritus for life in all the Grand Bodies which he had served so efficiently for many years. His long and varied business training with his natural ability made him very useful in the positions he was called to fill and he gave his best to the service of the Craft.

As a Ritualist in all branches of Freemasonry he was unsurpassed, and few men in the past half century have entered more largely into the Masonic life of Missouri. His unspotted character and devotion to duty endeared him to his brethren. As the shadows were falling about him some friends were in his room when he asked that conversation cease because he "was talking with God." The funeral was held in Masonic Temple, Ninth and Harrison, Kansas City, with Grand Master Mitchell and many officers and Past Grand officers of the various Grand Bodies present. After a tribute by the writer, our funeral service was rendered by M. W. R. R. Kreeger, P. G. M., who was requested to conduct that service by the Grand Master, on account of his long and intimate relationship to the departed, and the remains were laid to rest in Elmwood Cemetery in ·Kansas City, April 30.

The Grand Lodge in approving the report of the Committee on Grand Master's Address, referred ·to your committee the names of District Deputy' Jesse J. Shaw, Grand Tile.r Harry A. Krueger, and that portion of the Grand Master's Address which refers to our late brother, Dr. Joseph S. Halstead. Inasmuch as we have no data concerning these worthy brethren beyond that which appears in the Grand Master's Address, your committee has nothing ·new to offer.

From other Grand Jurisdictions we have only a few memoirs of the distinguished dead outside our own bounds.

COLORADO. George W. Roe, Past Grand Master, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, October 24, 1850, and died at his home in Pueblo, Colorado, January 4, 1925, aged seventy-four years.

He wa.s elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1896, Grand High 'Priest in 1900, Grand Commander in 1901, and Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1921.

In 1881 he removed to Colorado. After a short stay in Denver he went to Canon City, and in 1889 to Pueblo.

FLORIDA. Silas B. Wright, Past Grand Master, was born May 31, 1850, and died in Jacksonville, Florida, April 25, 1925, aged seventy-five years. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1893, Grand Master in 1899, and Grand Commander in 1907.

He was made a Master Mason ·in LeMars, Iowa, in 1873, removed to Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1874, and was elected Master of

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Harmony Lodge, No. 22, in 1880. In 1883 he removed to Florida.

When past fifty he took up the study of law and was admitted to the bar. In 1905 he became a member of the faculty of the Law School of Stetson University. He was a prominent figure in Florida Masonry for many years.

KANSAS. Edward Winslow Wellington, Past Grand Master, was born in Cambridge, M~ssachusetts, February 4, 1853, and died at his home in Ellswol-th, Kansas, February 18, 1925, aged seventy-two years. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1900, Grand Commander in 1901, Grand High Priest in 1902 and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1907. He was elected General Grand Master of the General Grand Council in 1915.

In 1904 he was elected General Grand W:arder of the Grand Encampment, Knights Templar. Admitted to the bar in 1877, he removed to Kansas in 1878.

In 1899 he was instrumental in having placed on the summit of Pike's Peak a memorial to Cryptic Masonry, which is to be opened one hundred years lit.er. For many years he was a leading figure in the Masonic, political and business life. of Kansas.

LOUISIANA. Joseph Sinai, Past Grand Master, was born in New Orleans. May 25, 1875, and died in t.hat city February 21, 1925, in his fiftieth year.

He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Council in 1915, Grand High Priest in 1922, and Grand Master of the Grand Lodge in 1923.

He was a lawyer of decided ability and a recognized leader in both the York and Scottish Rites of Freemasonry.

MAINE. Winfield Scott Hinckley, Past Grand Junior Warden, was born in Lisbon, Maine, April 29, 1839, and died in Thomaston, Maine, January 8, 1925, aged eighty-six years.

He was elected Grand High Priest in 1899 and again in 1900, and Junior Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge in 1909. He followed the sea from 1857. to 1863, when he was appointed 'vice-consul at St. Pierre, Martinique.. He was Warden of the Maine State Prison from 1881 to 1889.

MINNESOTA. Alonzo Thomas Stebbins, Past Grand Master, was born in Mansfield, Massachusetts, September 21, 1847, and died at his home in Hochester,. Minnesota, November 12, 1924, aged seventy-seven years.

He was elected Grand Captain General in 1891 and Grand Master in 1898.

He served terms in both branches of the Legislature of Minnesota.

SOUTH DAKOTA. Frank Adelbert Brown, Past Grand Master, was born at Marenso, Illinois, October 31, 1855, and died at his home in Aberdeen, South Dakota, October 30, 1924, aged sixty-nine years.

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In 1882 he went to Dakota where he practiced law.

VERMONT. George Washington路Wing, Past Grand Master, was born in Plainfield, Vermont, October 22, 1843, and died at his home .in Montpelier, Vermont, February 25, 1925, aged eighty-two years. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter and Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery. He was admitted to the bar in 1868 and practiced law many years. In 1882 he was elected to the State Legislature.

He served as Deputy Secretary of State, was a clerk in the office of State Treasurer, trustee of the State Hospital for the Insane, village trustee, president of the corporation, and when Montpelier became a city he was elected its first mayor.

VIRGINIA. Sol Cutchins, Past Grand Master, was born in Nausemond County, Virginia, August 14, 1854, and died in Richmond May 14, 1925, aged seven ty-one years.

He was elected Grand High Priest in 1912 and Grand Master in 1919.

October 30, 1924, he was elected Grand Commander.

He practiced law in Richmond for nearly half a century.

He was' a member of the Board of Governors of the Masonic Home of Virginia.

WASHINGTON. Ralph Clapp McAIlaster, Past Grand Master, was born at Indiana, Pennsylvania, August 26, 1864, and died at his home in Seattle, Washington, December 23, 1924, aged sixty years.

He was elected Grand Master in 1907. At the time of his death he was Grand Steward of the Grand Chapter.

He spent several years in insurance and law offices in Michigan and Wisconsin and was in the newspaper business one year.

In 1898 he removed to Seattle and took a position as secretary of a school furniture firm. He served a term as city park commissioner.

At the time of his death he had been editor of the Masonic Tribune over two years.

Their average age was seventy-two years. As at the building. of King Solomon's Temple there was not heard the sound of ax, hammer, or any tool of iron, so these leaders of the Craft gave many years of wise and devoted activity to the betterment of humanity unnoted by the busy world. Who can estimate the value of the work done in Missouri by Most Worshipful Brothers \Villiam A. Hall, William F. Johnson and Robert F. Stevenson?

The best tribute we can pay to their memory is to dedicate ourselves anew to the great work to which they gave their strength.

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was more needed than it is today. The most subtle and powerful inftuences that seek to undermine and destroy all that makes life worth the living are at work all over our land. Ours is the high and holy mission of counteracting these adverse inftuences, and thus proving ourselves the salt which shall save the institutions our fathers founded one hundred and fifty years ago.

Respectfully submitted, CORONA H. BRIGGS.

CALLED FROM LABOR. At 5 :30 p. m. the Gra~d Lodge was CALLED FROM LABOR until 7 :30 p. m. Prayer offered by M . W. and Rev. Bro. Corona H. Briggs.

SECOND DAY-EVENING SESSION. St. Joseph, October 28, 1925 .

.. CALLED TO LABOR. At 7 :30 p. m. the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR

by Grand Master Mitchell, the Invocation being delivered by R. W. and Rev. Bro. E. L. Ro~inson, Grand Chaplain. Zeredatha Lodge No. 189 Quartet gave a very acceptable entertainment which made a welcome diversion.

MINUTES READ AND APPROVED. The Minutes of the Afternoon Session were read by Grand Secretary Jesse, and approved as read.

ORATION. R. W. and Rev. Bro. John F. Caskey, Grand Orator, then spoke as follows, receiving the thanks of the Grand Lodge and request for a copy for publication in the Proceedings: Most W orshipful Grand Master, Brethren: I always feel greatly relieved when a suitable introduction has been made, because it is very easy to spoil an address by an im-

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proper introduction.

I heard the other day of a minister who was introducing a Scotchman, and he laid his hand affectionately upon the Scotchman's shoulder and said, "My friends, I have great pleasur~ in introducing to you Sandy McGregor, my closest friend."

(Laughter.)

Usually, when I am coupled on a program with a Baptist minister, the introduction runs somewhat like this: "Last evening we had the pleasure of hearing a Baptist minister, and this evening a preacher of the Gospel." (Laughter and applause.)

I said that with malice aforethought. (Laughter.) I sat here last night perfectly miserable and helpless as Brother Reader stole all my thunder. The next time-if there is any next time-when I speak before a Grand Lodge I want to speak before the Most Worshipful Grand Master has said about .all the good things that there are to be said and the first Grand Orator finishes up by saying all the rest of them.

(Laughter.)

I am not going to give to you the address which I had prepared for this occasion. I gave it to the Secretary. I am going to give .you another one; largely because I feel safer if what I have actually said is not put in print. (Laughter.)

Now, my time is passing away and I hope the referee will count this time that I have already consumed as time taken off for injuries (laughter), and check me up from this moment.

My brethren, it would be a 'commonplace for me to say that I appreciate the privilege and honor of speakir1fg to you this evening.

One of the earliest recollections of my life was a desire formed when a small lad-and that desire was quite vivid-that when I became a man I was going to be a Mason, for there were men in thc Masonic l!'raternity of my home community who captured my imagination and appealed to my sense of things fine and worth while; and I have always counted it a privilege to have a part in Masonry and a place upon any program which Masons are conducting.

I am especially pleased to speak to you at this particular time. Of coursc all occasions are great occasions; everything in life is freighted with significanc~; but there are times that are peeul iarly significant, and there are groups of people who are peculiarly potential.

And so upon this occasion I am glad to spend a little while with you talking over some things, which, tq me, seem to be of very great importance; some things which need to be said if we are to continue in acknowledgment of thc priceless liberties which have come to us as the heritage of the brave men who, down through the centuries, have fought, struggled and have died that you and I might be free Masons and free men.

I presume that men, speaking to men centuries ago, called their attention to the fact that that was a momentous hour and that those \ were times of a .pecul iar significance. And it was true. But I venture the assertion that ther'e has never been a time when we had on as precious cargo and when there was as much at stake as to whether we made' a safe landing in the harbor, as at this good hour when you and I as Freemasons meet here in this Grand Lodge.

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We have,. received so much, what we have received is in' such great danger, and what we do is of such great importance that I trust while you may think of me as insignificant you do not think of this hour or· of your part or the things to which 1 shall call your attention as insignificant..

Some time ago, as 1 was reading the pages of the Good Book, I~ame across a little story which has been in my mind.

1 haven't been able to shake it out. It seems to me it should be printed on the front pa:ge of every paper in this country. It ought to be PJJt on the walls where men gather; it ought to be before our people everywhere less they forget it. It was a simple little' story or' a 'time when the trees went forth to choose themselves a king ~~d, desiring a good king, they said to the olive tree, "Come thou and nile -ove~ ·us." And the olive tree said, '''What! Shall 1 leave my'fatness':l;nd go to rule over you?" And then they said to the fig,' "Well, come thou and rule over us,'" and the fig said, "What!

Shall I leave my sweetness and go to .rule over you?" And then the/ said to the vine;' "Well, come tl;o~ and rule over us." And the vine said, "What, shall 1 leave my jt>y and go to"rule over you?"

And then in desperation they turned to ~the bramble and said, "Well, come thou and rule over us." And the bramble said; "If 1 rule over you, beware of my shadow!"

Now, Brother Masons, it occurs to me that we have come to a time in the history of our country when we must look carefully to the leadersllip that. we are .to· have in both our secular and religious affairs, lest the rule of the bramble, the rule of the incompetent, the rule of- the untrained, the rule of 'the ignorant shall cast a shadow' upon everything that we call bright and fair and beautiful. 1 submit to you as thinking men that the greatcst problem, before us today as & ·free ]'>eople is the problem of adequate leac;lership. Not that we have, not capable men; not that we are d~stitu_te <ij:.men who cOlJ,ld lead us: but men today of brains and . p..,9sition. and ability are saying, as the fig said many years ago, 'lI 7 1;::"",I can',not-l can not leave my sweetness; 1-1-1 have got l?9mel;hing ·else to do;" and as· the olive said, "1 can not lea.ve my fa-l:!1ess and 1 have .got something else to do." And as the vine s~.i.d, "1 can not leave my joy; 1 have got something else to do."

So the result of it is that we find the shadow of the bramble touching every great phase of our life, and men who lack character and who lack ability and who lack conscieJ;lce and who lack vision are directing too often the affairs of ·our communities. when there are men of force, men of character, and men of vision who should do that work for the communities in which they. live.

It was so well said last night in that splendid address of Brother Reader, that we as Freemasons stand for freedom in l'eligion. \Vithout. any question of a doubt, by everything that is sacred, that can be sacred to a man, we stand for the right to worsllip God according to the dictates of our own consciences.

But may I, at that point, remind you that While we do stand for freedom in, religion, we do not stand for freedom without religion. And one of the great dangers in our country today is

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that 'we try to build a great, permanent civilization here and leave God out of it.

We make extravagant claims as to our wonderful material progress and we say we are a great people; and yet, you 'thinking men, you Master Masons, are you conscious of the fact that there are twenty-seven million Protestant boys and girls in America who do not receive one single hour's instruction in religious affairs and principles? Sixty per cent of the Protestant boyhood of America is untouched by the principles and teachings of the word of God! I believe III freedom in religion, and I count it a privilege to number among my friends men of every faith and of every creed.

That is one thing; but don't you think for a single minute that because Masonry stands committed to' 'freedom~in religion t'hat we are foolish enough to believe that we can have freedom without religion. You can not have it. You can not any more build a nation of free men without the cement of the truth of God and the love of God binding them together, holding us to our great ideals, than you can lift these pillars in their places. and put only sand and water there and expect them to stay.

When we come to the sacred precincts of a Lodge, we profess our faith in that great God. When we kneel at the altar we .are not ashamed to kiss the Book that reveals His truth ,and HIs message to us.

I am appealing to you as Frâ&#x201A;Źemasons gathered here tonight, shall we not wherever we may be, see to it that the kno~iedge of' that God and the truth of that God is put int~. the hearts' and lives of this generation, which proudly threatens to become a criminal generation t;.nless something is. done to check it?

The age of criminals in America has decreased' ten years. in the last twenty years. The criminals in America today are nearly all of spanking age, or .practically so. Crime in America. is committed by boys and girls who still ought to be tucked in bed at night by their mothers and fathers with a good night kiss. I haven't come here to say pleasan t things to you; I have come here, in the name of the' great God before whom we all stand, to challenge you as Masons to see to it that we stand for freedom, but freedom built upon the word of God and the truth of God and belief in God. I have a right to worship God according to the dictates of my own conscience; but does that mean I have a right not to worship him? It does not, because if I assume that ri~ht J aRsurn0 the- attempt to build a building and leave out that which will make it stand. And it is high time that we should come to understand in America that godliness; that men who presume to work out the task of building a great civilization and leave out the cement of God's truth, are false builders and that which they build will not stand.

II. Vve not only believe in freedom in religion and freedom through religion we believe in freedom through law. Every now and then somebody tells you that we have too many laws; and I am quite sure that I could not recite all that there are on the

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statute books. It would be unthinkable if mere finite man did not pass some foolish laws, and even some bad laws. We Freemasons strive for liberty through law, and lawlessness is no more caused by law than discord is caused by the laws of harmony. A discord is a discord not because there are rules in music, not because there is a musical scale; it is a discord because it is an abortion of a something that was intended to be beautiful and harmonious. And I lose just a little patience, my brethren, with people who say, "Oh, the thing we need is fewer laws." While as a mere matter of mathematics that is true, if you only had four laws I could not violate more than four; and if you had a thousand I could violate a thousand.

I will tell you what we need in America: it is an appreciation of the fact that the purpose of law is to provitle the largest liberty for us nIl. There is no use for us to beguile ourselves into thinking that law is something that takes away men's liberties. Law is something to aid in providing t.he privileges of liberty for all men; not a few men. And we are never going to check the wave of lawlessness that is in our country until we, and men like us, stand up and say that we will obey the law; and if it happens to be a law that is unwise it will pass the way of all the other chaff and straw and dust, but that which is just and .true and right will abide.

And we will be stronger because we have been courageous enough to even personally inconvenience ourselves in obedience to it.

'Ve Masons stand for law and the observance of the law, and I have never lived in a community but that the Masonic body was looked up to and respected as a body of law obeyers and law abiding.

III. The last thing which I will have time to speak of is this: We not only stand for freedom in religion, but freedom through relIgion; we not only stand for liberty, we stand for liberty through law. We stand also for liberty through light.

A Mason is a man who has attained the light; an attitude, a mind, a soul change toward things. You measure a man sometimes by the way he stands. In our own Lodge it is the attitude .that determines whether one is correct or incorrect.

Masonry stands for light; and the becoming attitude for a man who professes to be a Master Mason is an attitude of open mindedness to the truth.

"Lead Kindly Light," is not an empty phrase, but it is a pledge on the part of a man to stand with his mind open, that tomorrow's truth, yea, even today's, may guide him in the path that he would go.

I realize that our Order deals in speculative principles; but is路 it not true, my brethren, that the time has come in our country when Masonry should be more? It should be much more than merely a group of men gathered together to meditate upon abstract principles of ethics and morals. Should there not be in it, especially at this hour, a bugle. note calling upon every man who believes in God, who believes in liberty through law, to take his place in his respective community, the country place, the village, the great metropolitan city, and be there a dependable man who can be counted on at all times and under all circumstances to stand with

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an open mind that the light may not be extinguished. but that it may increase and increase until we shall see with fuller 'vision than we have ever seen before?

• r"" Those wonderful people who live ac~,oss the Pacific, whilen''ot: perhaps the gre"atest scientists; have the most unique'a'n4' clever in their adaptations of science, and they, have,' done some wonderfully interesting things.

They have recently d,eve,lobed' i white sparrow.

They took the. ordinary sparrow, gray. dusty' "in color, unattractive, and put it in a snow white world;,"a' room, wherein ever'ything was white; the walls, even the floors;' the draperies, the cage. even the attendants came to ~are f6r these hirds with white robes and white cloths over their faces. These sparrows laid their eggs and hatched 'their' 'young in that' snow white world, and the first generation began' to' show streaks of white on their dull g-raybacks. and this was repeated until' the gray'began to d:sappear and the white more and more appeared until, after a few successive breedings in that snow white world. they have a snow white sparrow.

My brethren, that is my dream for Freemasonry. We have done splendid things; great hospitals, great homes. great schools, a great fraternity and great social organization. But I would covet for Freemasonry in America a higher privilege, that of establishing a~ snow white world of citizenship in which boys and girls m~y live: and grow and come to their high position as men and women, the future citizens of this country, having been lifted and inspired by the noble exam!)le of the Masons of the community in whichtthey

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GRAND MASTER MITCHELL: Brethren, I feel' that thi~"One, Hundred and Fifth Communication of the Grand ,Lod·ge. ,has b~,~A;. l especially fortunate to have been addressed bY' Brothers 'Caskey an<I Reader.

I know their addresses have been •~n insp'inition' to all of us and will be a great help to Freemasonry at large in the Sta"t'e~ of Missouri; and I now want to thanl( both of them mostheartii~; for helping us out in our work at this session. (Applause.) ," ~"

The Grand Lodge was then placed itt charge of R.~W~, Bro. J. R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer, who proceed~gto exemplify the entire Third Degree, receiving the undivided, attention of the Brethren throughout. ', ~.

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THIRD DAY-MORNING SESSION. St. Joseph, Thursday, Oct.· 29, 1925.

At 9 :30 A. M., the Grand Lodge was CALLED TO LABOR by the M.... W. Grand· Master, Orest~s' Mitchell.

Prayer by R. W. and Rev. Bro. Z. M. Williams.

MINUTES READ AND' APPROVED. The Minutes of the Evening Session of the Second Day were read by the Grand Secretary -and approved by the Grand . . .

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TELEGRAM. Grand Master Mitchell read the following telegram from M.W. Bro. R.C. Davenport, ,Gr.andMaster of Illinois: • Harrisburg; Ill., October 29; 1925.

Orestes Mitchell, Grand Master: Unexpectedly called' to important conference, Chicago.

Sorry, cannot be with you. Fraternal greetings.

R'ICHARD C. DAVENPORT, Grand Master of Illinois.

.DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. Rt. Eminent Sir T:hos. H. Reynolds, Grand Commander of Missouri; M. E. OrsonH. Swearingen, Grand High Priest, Grand Chapter of Misscimri; M. P.' Bert S. Lee, General Grand Master, General Grand Council, U. S., were presented to the Grand Lodge by Grand Master Mitchell, and made brief speeches in happy vein which were heartily applauded.

REPORT OF REPREsENTATIVES TO MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF UNITED STATES. M. W. and Rev. Bro. Corona H. Briggs reported as fo1for the Representatives attending the meeting. Adopted.

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Your Representatives, as directed' by the Grand Lodge one year ago, attended the .annual meeting of the Masonic Service Association of the United States in Chicago in November, 1924. In May,

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1925, we met with repr'esentativ'es of the association in St. Louis. As a result of what we learned at the annual meeting in Chicago, and in our conference with representatives of the association in St. Louis, we drew up the following paper, which all of us signed, and by unanimous~' action we authorized those representatives to publish to the Masonic world. or use in any manner they deemed wise the paper路 which we gave them. This paper reads: STATEMENT. WHEREAS" A resolution passed at the last Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Missouri contained the following statement concerning the National Masonic Service Association: "Said association has departed from its original in ten ts and purposes and is being run in an alleged expensive and extravagant manner."

AND WHEREAS, Said statement has been scattered broadcast among the various Grand Jurisdictions.

AND WHEREAS, Representatives of the said National Masonic Service Association have voluntarily appeared before the Representatives of this Grand Lodge with papers, documents, etc., giving in detail the financial standing of said association, and whereas, following such investigation we have been unable to discover any circumstances to sustain said charge, we respectfully recommend that in fairness and justice to said association, all such charges be stricken from the record of this Grand Lodge.

It is the belief of this committee that the funds of the association have' been handled' properly and for the advancement of the Craft at large; we find that the association is now functioning in a way which we believe bids fair t,o make the association one of great benefit to the Craft in- an educational way; and that in our judgment the association is working on a sound business and financial basis.

Fraternally submitted, ORESTES MITCHELL, Grand Master, CORONA H. BRIGGS, Chairman, FRANK R. JESSE, J. R. McLACHLAN, RAY V. DENSLOW., While we were empowered under certain conditions to Withdraw the notice of our withdrawal as a Grand Lodge from membership in the 路association, -.yet as we were not a unit as to the expediency of such action, we now refer the question of our membership in the MasonicSer'vice Association of the United States back to the Grand Lodge for its action, Respectfully submitted路, COR ONA H. BRIGGS, Chairman, ORESTES MITCHELL, FRANK R. JESSE, 'J. R. McLACHLAN, RAY V. DENSLOW. Represen tatives.

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RURAL LODGES. R. W. Bro. Byrne E. Bigger reported for the Committee, and his report was adopted as follows: To the Grand Lodge} Ancient} Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missouri: Your Committee on Survey of Rural Lodges submits the following report: Your committee was appointed pursuant to the recommendation of Most Worshipful Brother McIntyre in his address last year in which he said: , "Our observation while visiting among the outlying Lodges is that many of them need some special attention.

They are not doing as much work as they should, they are not realizing on the material in the neighborhood and there is too wide a gulf between the older and younger members and a lack of touch of the Lodge with the community. These Lodges have many burdens not dreamed of by thccity Lodges and I, therefore, recommend that the incoming Grand Master appoint a committee of three to make a survey of these outlying Lodges and report back to the Grand Lodge their recommendations at its next' Annual Communication."

The recommendation was concurred in by a Committee on Grand Master's Address, arid your committee was duly appointed. .

Your committee is conscious of the enormity of the task if any substantial good is to come from the work of the committee.

Your Grand Master last year was forcibly impressed with the fact that something was the matter and as your committee has discussed the matter with a number 'of brethren, most of them are willing to admit that something is the matter, but few will hazard a guess as to what is the matter.

Your committee is firmly of the opinion that there is something the matter not only in Rural Lodges, but from time to time there comes to the different members of the committee information that there is something the matter with all of our lodges, but with that information no definite and tangible cause is assigned and no definite and tangible remedy is offered.

Your committee has not accomplished very much during the past year except to clarify the atmosphere and lay the ground wO'rk for/.something that may be of actual value to the Lodges and to the Grand Lodge: The first thing that was done was to have every member of the 'committee hazard a guess as to what was the matter and then as that guess had been reduced to writing by process of elimination, to see whether or not the first guess was at all tenable.

The next thing was to' interview and correspond with a number of the most enlightened and enthusiastic members of the Grand Lodge and get their views and then by processes of 'elimination see whether their views were tenable or not.

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In this last group your committee received various suggestions ranging the way from the fact that there was nothing the mafter with the Rural Lodges and that the whole survey was a bunch of tom-foolery to the fact that the Lodges had absolutely gone to rack and ruin and that unless heroic measures were devised they would never be able to survive the catastrophe.

Having interrogated the brethren as above detailed the last thing done was to correspond with those who had given some serious coilside'ration to the condition of Lodges and inquire if they had made or had ever heard of a similar survey having been made.

From' the information derived from this source your committee is of the opinion that a similar survey has never been attempted by any Grand Lodge and the surveys that have been attempted have been for a definite and specific purpose so that if your committee was to make a real survey of the situation it would be necessary to blaze our own trails. .

Your committee finds that the nearest approach to such a survey had been made by some of the churches' and so some of the books pertaining to such surveys were purchased and borrowed, but even they were not in exact accord with the purpose of this survey and only threw light in a general way upon the subject. As one of these books expressed it "no fact of community life is insignificant, for, like the child, the community is affected by every liability and aided by every good influence that comes into its life." Th.e same book further stated, "It is not enough for the pastor to be aware of these problems, study them and preach about them. The men and women who in themselves are the church must be thoroughly cognizant of them. It is not sUfficien't for the congregation to hear of them by the hearing of the car. They must do more than hear. They must hear about them, read about them, think about them, discuss them, and a.ccomplish their solution."

Follow'ing out the ideas' thus obtained, your committee has prepared a questionnaire covering practically' every phase of Lodge life, which questionnaire has been submitted to a number of the interested and weli'informed brethren for criticism and sug-gestion.

This. practically covers the activities .of the co~mittee during the yea; and in the study of the problems and the methods of the pro'cedure, a number of difficulties haVe presented themselves, to.a solution of many of the important p r o b l e m s . ' .

The first difficulty that your committee encountered was that no appropriation was made by the Grand Lodge to cover any expenses either of a meeting. of the committee or of printing and postage: Hence your committee has been compelled to carryon its work during the year in its individual capacity or by corresponde'nce which is not a very satisfactory method to deal with a problem that is as great and vast as the one assigned to your committee: The second problem was to arrive at a determination as to what constitute~ a Rural Lodge. And outside of probably a half a dozen cities the rural problem enters into every Lodge in the State, The third problem that confronts your committee is the means of securing responses to the several inquiries and to the .questionnaire as it is promulgated.

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Your' committee 'has come to the conclusion that if 'a' proper survey is to be made that it should not be confined to Rural Lodges, but that every Lodge in the State should b'e included in the survey and when the survey is completed the committee can then tell what are the difficulties of the Rural Lodges, and have some suggestion as to the solution of some of its problems.

The committee is also of the opinion that the City Lodge has its problems and that as a result of the survey some ideas can be promulgated that'may be of value to the City Lodge.

Your committee found that the situation that brought forth the committee is' no new problem, for in the bulletin of the Grand Lodge of New York issued by the Social and Educational Service GOmmittee in November, 1924, it is stated that 'Past Grand Master Vrooman, thirty-four years previous had called attention to the fact "that more than five thousand meetings had been held' the preceding year, without purpose or motive except the formal calling together of two hundred thousand brethren, nothing being done except to open and close t!:le lodge," and that twenty years later Past Grand Master Kenworthy in his address to that Grand Lodge said "carefully compiled statistics show that less than twenty-five per cent of the men of the craft are active." ' Even with these statements the' Grand. Lodge of New, York did not attempt a re'al solution of its problems until three or four years ago and at the present time is engaged, at a great expense of time and money, to reach some of the problems with which it is confronted and it might be well to say that they are reaching some of its problems, but how well, it is too soon to judge.

Your committee is firmly qf th~ opinion that the 'survey' should be continued and that it should be a thorough survey not being based on mere guesses, of anyone man or group of men's opinions as to what the difficulties are or the methods of solution, but it should be a thorough, careful, studious and industrious survey with the. hope that some good may be accomplished through the arousing of the inter'est of the brethren to vital needs and problems of the Craft at large.

Your committee therefore makes the following recommendations: First: That the committee be continued or a new one be appointed for the purpose of continuing the survey.

Second: That a reasonable appropriation be made to defray the actual costs of two committee meetings between this and the succeeding Grand Lodge, and to cover the necessary printing .and postage in carrying on the survey. .

Third: That the, committee be authorized to include every Lodge in the State in the survey, and the name of the committee be changed to that of Committee on Survey of Lodges.

Fourth: That the officers of the Lodges, District Deputy Grand Masters, District Lecturers and present and past Grand officers be urged to co-operate with the committee in making the survey as exhaustive and as complete as possible with the sole view of rendering the largest service to the Lodges and the Craft as a whole.

Respectfully submitted, BYRNE E. BIGGER, CARL A. SWENSON, G. A. SAMPLJ<J, S, P. CUNNINGHAM, THOMAS F. HURD.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES. M. W. Bro. D. M. Wilson made an oral report for the committee.

Nothing to report.

REPORT OF LmRARY COMMITTEE. R. W. Bro. John Pickard made oral report for the committee.

Nothing to report.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RITUAL.路 M. W. Bro. D. M. vVilson, Chairman, asked for further time on his report, and was given until the next Annual Communication.

Not ready; given till next year's meeting.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT路 TO GRAND LODGE BY-LAWS. .Grand Secretary Jesse read a motion signed by W. Bro. Claude H. Knapp and others, to amend Section 27-a by striking it out and enacting a new section in lieu thereof, as follows: Relerred to Co!nmittee on Jurisprudence, and laid over until next year.

To amend Section 27-a by striking out said subdivision of said section and inserting in lieu thereof the folloWing: 27a-Cre(lentials. A Com~ittee on Credentials who shall ,examine the credentials of Representatives, tabulate the same, and do such other things incident thereto. .

Said committee shall meet on Monday preceding the opening of the Grand Lodge in the eity where the same is to be held, and the members of the committee shall be paid the usual mileage and per diem for their services while in attendance upon said committee.

CLAUDE H. KNAPP, ~. B. HOWARTH, L. H. ABRAMS, A. B. FREY.

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ADDRESS BY GRAND MASTER OF THE GRAND COUNCIL OF R. & S. M. OF MISSOURI. M. Ill. Bro. Bernal L. Tatman, Grand Master of the Grand Council of R. & S. M. of Missouri, was presented and made an address, receiving his meed of applause.

, VOTE OF THANKS. W. Bro. E. H. Harris offered a motion thanking the -citizens of St.' Joseph for hospitalities received; also suggesting that the Grand Secretary send copies of a suitable resolution to' the Chamber of Commerce, the newspapers and to other organizations as he saw fit. R. W. Bro. Anthony F. Ittner called for a rising vote, which was unanimous.

W. Bro. Harris then came upon the floor and, with his entire audience upon its feet, saluated the Flag in impassioned verse, the Grand Lodge joining in by singing America.

REPORT OF JURISPRUDENCE COMMITTEE. R.W. Bro. G. C. Sparks, Chairman, made report for the Committee, which was voted on seriatim and in toto, and adqpted by the Grand Lodge in all particulars, as follows: (* A substitute by R. W. Bro. Thad B. Landon for Section 216-a of the By-Laws, as presented last year, being adopted by it as its report.)

St. Joseph, Mo., October 29, ,1925.

To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on Jurisprudence begs leave to SUbmit the following report: First: We recommend that the following numbered Decisions of the M. W. Grand Master bealJproved: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

Second: We also approve the M. W. Grand Master's Decision No.8, relative to the phrase, "The Masonic Jewelry House of St. Louis," the same appearing in the business advertisement of a jewelry store. This kind of advertisement is in strict violation of Section 204 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws.

Third: Your committee also approves the Decisions of the M. W. Grand Master numbered 9, 13, 14, 16, 17.

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Fourth: Your committee ':further recomrri'ends that the Grand Master"s Decisions numbered 10; 11 and 21 be approveds(nc~'accord- . ing to a strict construction of the Constitution,: By~La~s and Proceedings of the Grand Lodge the rulings on the above are correct: The committee, however, f.eels that perhaps the present law is 'somewhat narrow and confining on these particular matters and begs leave to propose the following amendment to SeCtion 204 of the Constitution and By-Laws 'as the same. appears in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of 1924 at Page 195, by the inserting of the following words in the seventh line of said section "Ornaments or jewelry." So that said section ··when so amendcd shall read as follows: Section 204. Masonic Emblems and the Word l\lnsonic-Use of Prohibited. Any Freemason using the w.ord "Masonic" or any other term, sign or symbol of Freemasonry for commercial or other business enterprises, shall be deemed guilty of un~Masonic·conduct; 'provideO., that this section shall not apply to Masonic books, journals or periodicals or a legitimate trade in Masonic supplies, ornaments or jewelry; and, provided, that any Freemason engaged in the business of publishing any Masonic book, journal or periodical who ·per·mits the printing of any advertisement in any such pUblication, .using the word "Masonic" or any other term, sign or symbol of a Free';' mason for commercial OT othcr business enterprises,. the use of which is prohibited by the Gran·d Lodge By-Laws, shall be deemed guilty of un-Masonic conduct."

Fifth: Your committee also approves Decision No. 18 of the M. W. Grand Master relative to illegal use of Certificate of Good Standing for the following reasons: Secti~>ns 139, 140 and 141 of the Grand Lodge' By-Laws present-the form of petition to.bc· used in all cases of affiliation including those accompanied by dimit and those accompanied by-Certificate of Good Standing. 'Th'e abov~ sections are silent so far as any residence qualifications are concerned.

Section 145, however; which must be read in connection with' the foregoing sections, expressly states that a non-affiliated. Mast,er Mason may apply for affiliation in any Lodge in this jurisdiction and is riot confined to the jurisdiction of the Lodge nearest to: his . place of residence. It will be noted that the, prIvileges extended

by Section 145 are expressly limited to non-affiliates. Section 195 defines a non-affiliate as one who has dimitted from his Lodge. :n follows that the holder of a Certificate of Good Standing is not a non-affiliate, and is, therefore not entitled to the- privileges accorded

by Section 145.

We believe that Section 166 was adopted to enable a Master.

Mason to transfer his membership to a Lodge of .concurrent jurisdiction or to enable one who was changing his place of re'sidence to transfer his membership to the Lodge of his new residenc.e 'without running the risk of becoming a non-affiliate. We do not believe it was ever intended to covcr the state of facts as ine '-set' out by the Grand Master in said decision. We, thereforc, for t,he reasons stated, affirm Decision No. 18. . '.

Sixth: We also approve Decision No. 12. Howeve.r,. we' wish to say in passing that it is extremely unfortunate that· 'any Master Mason for commercial reasons should make illegal and un-Masonic use of any title of distinction that may have been conferred upon him by other Masonic bodies.

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Sev,e'nth: Your committee also approves Decision No. 15 of the M. W. Grand Master. We"are unable to find any By-Law or ruling of the Grand Lodge in this ,particular kind of matter relative to a subordinate Lodge voting a sum of money a's a bonus to' secure a factory site, but feel that it would indeed be establishing a dangerous precedent to allow and permit subordinate lodges to use their funds for any such purposes.

Eighth: We' also approve Decisions numbered 19 and 20. We feel that the purpose and motives of the applicants referred to in said deCisions are worthy and commendable,. yet under our Constitution and By-Laws the same is. not permissible.

Ninth: Decision No. 22 arose over a controversy as to 'juris:: diction between Ionic Lodge, No. 154,' and Elvins Lodge, No.' 599, there being a'thickly populated unincorporated territory between these two Lodges. The Grand Master ruled that the jurisdiction of·these two Lodges should be the half~way point on an air line be: tween these two Lodges and bases his decision on Section 187, Constitution and By-Laws.

We approve the decision, but find that Section 194, Constitution and By-Laws, shall also be considered together with Section 187 above quoted in connection with this matter. .Tenth: We approve Decision No. 23 in which dispensation was asked for and on behalf of a subordinate Lodge-to' appear i,n 'form at the dedication of a highway bridge. While we find nothing con':' trary to such a proceeding, yet we feel that the Grand Master: acted in his discretion and nothing appearing to the contrary haa a right to make the decision rendered in the case.

Eleventh:' Your committee approves Decision No. ·24 of the M~W. :drand Master. This case shows the unfortunate situation in which sUbordinate Lodges sometimes find themselves. In this': 1'e;spect· we find that a candidate was, given the Entered Apprentice degree in 1920. No further action was taken by him until ,1925 when he petitioned for advancement. His petition was voted upon at a meeting of his Lodge on July 3, 1925, and upon. a ballot being taken he was rejected for advancement.

However, we find this same Lodge in a meeting on August 28, 1925, evenag_ainst·th~ objection of brethren .present, conferring the l"ello",,:-Craft d~gr!3Eil upon the abpve-m.entioned candidate. The Grand Master ruled that the action of this Lodge in conferring the Fellow-Craft degree was void and ·of no effect. We desire to approve his decision, and further to issue this word of warning, that the Constitution and, By-Laws of. this Grand Lodg.e 'must be obey-ed and respected. ,. , Twelfth: Since the convening of th.e Grand Lodge the Grand Master called upon your committee for a recommendation as to the Masonic status of certain petitioners and breth,ren oJ, Racine Lodge, No. 478, at Seneca, Missouri, which is as follows: One Everett H. Oobbs petitioned the above-mentioned Lodge. for the degrees, On March 9, 1925, he was ballotted upon and on the ballot being opened it was discovered that· he was rejected, and by more than one vote. ,However, in defiance of Section 138, Constitution and By-Laws, he was again immediately ballotted upon and agai.n rejected. It seems that then considerable argument was, had and at least one ~ember of the Lodge departed from the han., During the course of the evening another ballot was taken which was favorable and the Entered

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Apprentice degree was conferred upon the candidate.

Later at various times the degrees of Fellow-Craft and of Master Mason were conferred upon him.

Your committee is of the following opinion and so recommends to the Grand Lodge, that the said Everett H. Dobbs is without any Masonic standing whatever and that the action of Racine Lodge, No. 478, is therefore null and void as to the conferring of the degrees upon this candidate.

It also appears that the above-mentioned Lodge on April 27, 1925, conferred the Fellow-Craft degree on one Clarence EI{ner and within two weeks on this same candidate conferred the Third degree. The Grand Master has also requested your committee to define the Masonic status of the said Clarence Elmer. We are compelled to hold and recommend that the said Clarence Elmer having been illegally and in defiance of Masonic law given the Third degree of Freemasonry is still a Fellow-Craft, and that the action of said Lodge in conferring the Third degree upon the said candidate was null and void.

Your committee feels that were it a part of their duties they would indeed like to make other recommendations relative to this matter, but in passing we would say· that it is the Masonic duty of the Worshipful Masters of the Subordinate Lodges to at all times be familiar with t1he Constitution and By-Laws of the Grand Lodge and to govern themselves accordingly. .

Thirteen th: Certain 'matters relative to West Gate Lodge, No. 445, of St. Louis, Missouri, were. by the Grand Master referred to your committee. This controversy does not appear in the Grand Master's Annual Address and is not. in the form of a decision rendered by him. Your committee feels that it has no ju·risdiction whatever in this matter and that neither has the Grand Lodge, and we therefore respectfully recommend that the complaint of the above-mentioned Lodge be dismissed.

Bro. Karl M. Vetsburg disqualified himself in this case.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS. Fourteenth: At the Annual Communication in 1924, the following amendmen ts were proposed, referred to the Committee on Jurisprudence and, under the law, were permitted to lie over u'ntil this meeting.

(1) "Resolved, That Sections 47 and 48 of the Grand Lodge "By-Laws be and the same are hereby repealed."

This has reference to' the abolishing of the Ten Dollar fee now required from all petitioners for the benefit of the Masonic Home.

Your committee is of the opinion that the Grand Lodge is con. ferring an honor upon the recipient of the degree in permitting him to subscribe to so worthy a cause as the maintenance of our Masonic Home at· St. Louis, and we therefore respectfully recommend that the amendment be not adopted. ( '(2) '·'Resolved, That Section 166 ·be amended by striking out of that -part of said section after the ·fourth line and enacting in lieu thereof the following: '.'If the petitioner be elected, he shall become a member of the Lodge 'he petitioned, at the time of the issuance of his dimit by his former Lodge."

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So, that said section, when so' amended, shall read' as follows: , Section 166, Any Master Mason, otherwise qualified, desiring to affiliate with another Lodge, 'may, in lieu of the dimit, present with his petition a certificate, under seal, of his good Masonic standing in 'the Lodge to which he belongs, After the petitioner be elected he' sha:ll become a-member of the Lodge he petitioned at -the time of the"issuance of his dimit by his former Lodge." .We recommend that the amendment be adopted.

(3) Resolved, That Section 167 of said By-Laws be amended by adding to said section the f()Jlowing words: "And at the same time said Lodge. shall issue said' Certificate of Good Standing, it sh'all also enter the same upon its records . ."That when its Secretary shall receive notice under' s'eal of the election of the petitioner to merribersnip in the Lodge he petitions, said Secretary shall immediately issue a dimit to said petitioner' and forward it to the 'Secretary of the Lodge in which the petitioner has been elected to membership."

So that said'sectlon when so amended,shall read as follows: "Section 161. Such; certificate shall' n'ot be issued if the pet!ti6rter 'is in arrears for dues, under' charges; or indebted to the Lodge In any official capacity, nor shall such certificate be valid if not presented in ninety days after its date of issuance, And at the same time said Lo'dge shall issue said Certificate of Good Standing, it shall also en ter an order upon its records that when its Secretary shall receive 'notice, under seal, of the'election of the petitioner to membership in the Lodge he petitions, said SecretarY shall immediately issue a dimit to said petitioner and forward the sam'e' fo the Secreta:ry of the Lodge in which the petitioner has been elected to meml:)ers'hip." , We recomm'end that the, amendment be adopted.

(4) An amendmen.t to Section 216a: "Provided. hOW,ever, that the M. W. Grand Master may at his discretion, on路 application from a Lodge, grant to said Lodge a special 'dispensation to confer degrees or hold ceremonials in any other languag'e.:' . .

So that said Section 216a whe~ so amended,shall read as follows: "Section 216a. All degrees and ceremonials of any Lodge shall be conducted in the English language; provided, however, that the M. W" Grand. Master may at 'his discretion on application from a Lodge gr~nt to said Lodge, a special dispensation to confer degreeS and hold 'ceremonials in any other language," Since, in our opinion,. the Grand Master will at all times, inde~d, use his sound discretion路 in this matter as thus given to him,we recommend that sU,bstitute amendment be adopted as shown below: Thad B. Landon's SUbstitute for amendment to Section 216a, (Adopted.) 路Section 216a. All degrees and ceremonials of any Lodge shall be conducted in the English language, and it shall be unlawful for any Lodge to do any degree work or hold any ceremonial in any other language. Provided, however,: that the M. W. Grand Master may, at his discr,etion, on application from a Lodge, grant to said路 Lodge a special dispensation to hold ceremonials in any other lan~

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guage, provided that said application shall be accompanied b'y an English translation of the proposed' ceremonial. ~,,,:.; :':' (5) The following proposed new section to be added to SQCtion 222 and known as Section 222a: "Not more than foilr'members of the Board shan be' residents," of the City'or County of Sf L0Uis, and not more than two' resid-ents of the County of Jackson, The other seven shal1 fesi'd:e' ;o'litside the city and countie's above mentioned, four South of the 'Missouri River and three North," Your committee feels 'that it would be unwise to 'limit in any way geographically the residence' of the membership of this board; that the Craft is well able to select the membership of ,the Masonic Home Board as it may see _fit an.d"r>roper, and 'we thez:efore recommend that this amendment be no"t adopted.

(6) The following proposed amendment, to Section 218: "A Lodge as such may attend the funeral of a deceased brother and accompany the remains to the place of interment whether or not the Lodge or any other Masonic body participates in the Masonic Rites at, the grave. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the participation of non-Masonic pallbearers or pr-event any churqh or moral or benevolent society from, uniting in the funeral procession or from rendering ceremonials a.t} ,the grave, or prevent any civic or public demonstration of respect for the deeeased brothel'," Since this is a re-enactment of the former law of this Grand Body and which was inadvertently left out of the ,Revision of 1921, we respectfully recommend that the amendment be adopted, Fifteenth: A resolution was presented at this meeting relative to rumors that Blue Lodges had been fostering ,and promoting games and picnics on the Sabbath day and asking that the Grand Lodge place itself on record as being opposed to Sunday games, Your committee feels that no legal ,questio~ is raised in said resolution by way-of con:;:;truction of Masonic law. It-is therefore 'a' matter Wholly in the discretion of the Grand L'odge" and yourcom:mitt~e reports the said resoh~tion without any further action. ' ,~ Sixteenth: A resolution changing the time of meeting of the Annual Comm'unications of the Grand Lodge Qas also been referred to your committee. We beg leave to t'~port that this 'is a proposed amendment of our By-Laws which must lie over one ye~l.I:-:_,' , Seventeenth: A resolution from the committee on Ways' and Means relative to construction of Section 11 of the .. Grand t~dg~ Constitution and By-Laws and also an amendment of Standing Reso': lutions heretofore adopted by this Grand Lodge, seem!> worthy and Within the prescribed legal right of the Grand Lodge to so do, We therefore recommend that the resolution be' ;adopted. ~:, Eighteenth: A resolution has also been referred to' your committee requesting that Solomon Lodge, No. 271, of Springfield, Missouri, be permitted to correct its records s'o that ju~tice':and right may be done in a certain matter hereinafter d'etailed. It' seems that one' Geor'ge' Clin'ton Deane, deceased, was for many years 3;, member of said Lodge; that several years' ago he moved from Spring': field, 'the location of his Lodge, and we'nt to the City of St. L'ouis and in his declining years became mentally deficient. About threo

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months before his death 'Solomon Lodge, No. 271, without knowing the facts in his case and without knowing his mental state, suspended him for non-payment of dues, and therefore at the time of his. death he was not, according to their records, in good standing as a Master Mason. We feel that the action of said Lodge was illegal and that on account of ·the mental state of the deceased no legal notice of any kind was ever given to him, and therefore, that the suspension was illegal and most unfortunate. Further, your committee is informed that Solomon Lodge, No. 271, is anxious to right this wrong, and we therefore recommend to the Grand· Lodge that Uley authorize the said Lodge to cor:rect their minutes by which said brother was suspended, in order that justice and mercy may be' done and that Brother George Clinton Dearie may have died, as he liveda Master Mason in good standing.

Respectfully submitted, Jo A. WHITESIDE, HARRY B. BLACK," W. L. MULVANI,~.

GROVER C. SPARKS, KARL Mo·' yETSBURG, CHARLESL. FERGUSON,

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PAY ROLL. """··:W. Bra: Walter- R. Shrodes, ~hairman, made report"for the committee, 'which"was adopted as follows: . ...,~ {' St. Joseph, Mo"

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GRAND OFFICERS. Orestes Mitchell $15.00 Ray V. Denslow W. W. Martin 65.80 Thad B. Landon John Pickard ::: 35.70 F. C. Barnhill :, A. F. Ittner 45.80 Duval Smith E ..E. Morris 21.10 E. L. Robinson F. R. Jesse 46.80 J. W. Skelly Arthur' Mather ::': .. 46.80 J. R. McLachlan 21.10 H. L. Reader Z. M. Williailis.' i·· '. " B. E. Bigger 35.70 J. F. Caskey S. R. FreeL:'·; 21.10 ··Aug. F.Braun W. R. Gentry, Sr 46.30 . .. .

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PAST GRAND MASTERS. C. C. Woods $45.80 T. W. Cotton $55.60 A. S.Houston; 34~20" J. C. GarrelL : 45.80 D. M. Wilson 26.30. O. A. Lucas ·~1.10 T. Short................. 45.80 . B. S. Lee: ..: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40.80 R. R. Kreeger 21.10 J. S. McIntyre 45.80 A. A. Johnson 40.80 W. A. Clark 37.00 V. F. Boor 21.10 C. H. Briggs 40.80 DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. G. V. Calvert (1) $34.50 E. A. Fluesmeier (30) $40.30 C. F. Link (2) 32.10 W. 6: Rogers (31) 37.00 John Santee (3) '.' ., 27.40 R. .. A. Breuer. (32) ...•...... 41.40 F. M. French (5) 28.10 W: A. Webb (33b) : 45.80 Eo C. James (6) 19.50 ~. B Campbell (35) 29.60 J. Stark (7) 19:60 T. Jennings (37) 30.00 .:r. W. Polley (9) 15.00 W. C. Cowan (38) 49.10 H. W. Saunders (10) 18.20 C. L. Woods (39) 53:40 W. A. Craven (11) 21.10 C.E. Pyle (40) 50.00 :K W.Tayler (13) 27.00 E. I. Harris (41) 34.70 H. E. Schneider (15) 35.70 J. C. Senate (43) ',' 34.00 J. E. Thompson (16) 38.10 E. S. Woods (45) 40.80 T. F. Hurd (17) 33.10 C. A. Swenson (46) 47.30 T. H. Edwards (19) 28.50 W. B. Massey (48) 51.50 Wm. Baker (20) 27.00 G. W. Walker (49).: 59.00 J. P. Tucker (21) '.' , 20.20 .J. A. Boone (50) : .. 63.10 T. H. Reynolds (22) 21.10 K. C. Johnson (52) 62.30 . C. B. Waddell (23) 22.70 G. J. Vaughan (54) 42.60 T. W. Hoskins (24) 30.60 W. N. Marbut (55) 39.10 M. E. Schmidt (25) 33.10 W. A. Phipps (56) 38.60 S. P. Cunningham (27) 34.20 W. P. Mason (57) .46.40 .r: E. ReedS (28) 38.30 M. E. Gumphrey (58) : 35.00 R. B. Black (29) 42.30 O

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DISTRICT LECTURERS. $32.10 E. J. Koch (39) 23.40 .J. R. Hutchinson (44) 15.00 G. W. Custer (45) 20.20 G. A. Sample (50) 35.70 H. F. Woerther (57) , 45.80

$53.40 32.75 40.80 60.20 46·50

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CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES. G. C. Marquis ...•.......... $22.20 J. P. Austin $45.80 C. H. Knapp............

45.80 A. J. O'Reilly............. 45.80 W. R. Shrodes 26.30 H. C. Perkins 45.80 C. L. Alexander 45.80 J. A. Kinder 59.00 G. L. Markley............. 15.00 C. F. Lechler.............. 15.00 G. C. Sparks K. M. Vetsburg C. L. Ferguson H. G. O. A.

COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. $21.20 W. L. Mulvania 50.80 J. A. Whitesides 70.80 H. B. Black

COMMITTEE ON APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES. C. Chiles $47.70 C. A. FitzGerald C. Million 58.10 A. C. Jones, Jr H. Swearingen 46.10 Lew Ga·llant H. Mann 46.10 W. A. Piner

$20.00 39.50 20.00 $70.80 90.80 70.80 35.00

OFFICIAL REPORTER. Herman Da Costa $45.80 REPRESENTATIVES OF LODGES U. D. H. Newman (New Hampton) $20.80 W. L. Pope (Mendon) 27.40 I. M. Lux (Rockhill).......... 21.10 No.

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REPRESENTATIVE.

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1 Missouri Jos. E. W·ray $45.80 2 Meridian , R. P. Block..................... 45.80 3 Beacon ••••.......... '.' H. Kroepel 45.80 33.60 4 Ho~ard •.............. Taylor Fish~r 5 Unhed J. B. Dunlap.................... 40.80 6 Atk W. M. McCloskey 34.10 ,7 O'Sullivan C. A.. Holder..................... 38.20 9 Geo. Washington J. L. Bishop 45.80 11 Pauldingville ......•••.. W. E. Bryan.................... 40.30 !l'.... 53.20 12 TY'ro ................•• W. J. Dent.

13 Rising Sun J. M. KuykendalL , 19.90 15 Western Star '.' .C. C. Caldwell : 21.00 16 Memphis E. C. Israel...................... 34.70 17 Clarksville J. W. McLoed ; .......•..... 40.20 T. R. Smith 34.20 18 Palmyra 19 Paris Union .......•.•.• W. W. Barnes 33.10 " H. E. Thiele..................... 45.80 20 St. Louis Earl Stone; : 16.40 22 Wellington 24 Wyaconda ......•......•• W. R. Lake.

36.50 25 Naphtali Frank Weinert 45.80 27 Evergre'en , O. A. Hoemeyer ',' 43.00 R. Haeusserman 3.5.70 28 St. John 29.40 29 Windsor ...........•••.• Paul Brame ; W. E. Bagby 29.80 30 Huntsville 31 Liberty Gilbert Pence 21.90 32 ~umphreys ~. K. A. Watkins 24.90

174 No. '33 34 35 37 38 39 40 ~2

43 44' 45 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 56 57 59 60 62 63 69 70 71 72 74 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 .83' 84 86 87 88 89 90 91 93 94 95 96 97 .98

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[Oct.

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PAID

Ralls : •..... E: A. Keithly Troy H. A. Brandes Mercer L. B. Mabe :. :: ' Hemple :: J .. R. Vaughn Callao '. ~ .'

H. L. Baker :· DeWitt T. B. Owings Mt. Moriah .. , E. F. Koenering Middle Grove C. C. Flemings...................

Jefferson ~ E. A. Bohner FaIr Play :.. ~: C. W. Grant. ~ Bonhomme ' R. L. J. Koch Fulton -; Chas. Powell....................

Holt R E. Powell Xenia :-: F. L. Gray Livingston : G. R. McGarry Wakanda Lynn Samuels " ~ Weston R. G. Montgomery Index R. C. Smith Tipton C. S. Ferguson ' Richmond J. F. Baber Centralia P. R. Pruett.

New Bloomfield ....•' .•. Claud Smith Vinci!

Wilson Thomas Cambridge E. W. Gay : Sullivan ...........•..••H. G. Landon I • : ••• Armstrong .......••••.•Levi Markland ..............•' Savannah F. H. Hardin : -. .

Gorin G. V. Baskett. : Warren W. F. Arrington Independence J. R. Jones Lebanon R. L. Stough St. Joseph ..........••. Sam Wilcox Polar Star ; ..Max Weinberg '.'

Bridgeton ;: W. J. Goddard Central J. A. Cawthorn Jacks'on G. S. Hotaling 'Laclede M. V. Martin ; Webster Grovp.s '..·E. M. Rosevear :: Brookfield Edw. Sebring , Washington E. A. Wray : Defiance , .. V. L. Ambrose : ::.

Friendship W. H. Poltz : Russellville C. O. C. Musick, Jr ; . ': Madison '. ,E. C. Featherstone St. Marks A. E. Stewart ::.; :.

Vienna ......•...••••••• B. F. Bronson Pomegranate R. F. McKee..............

St. Andrews .....•...... J. J. Pfium ; .. ; .. :~ ..

Bethany M. C. Cole ;......•.

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37.6.Q 42.90 25.60 16.80 27.90 26.80 45.80 26.30 37.00 '35.50 46.50 36.6'0 19.50 21.10 31.80 24.80 13.10 26.90 33.20 21.80 32.90 38.10 18.60 30,60 52.10 32.80 16.20 27.80 27.80 22.20 54.80 15.00 45.80 4.7.40 34.20 25;60 46.30 46.80 25.40 37.00 20.40 22.80 38.90 26.90 59:-00 39:20 45.80 31.10 21:60 43.40

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175

Grand Lodge of' Missouri LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

PAID

Mt. Vernon : .....• c: W. Shelton ..............•.... 34.10 Ash Grove M. L. Grable 'J. 37-:70 Bogard Marvin Henderson : 25.6~ Bloomington R. C. Kealey 28.30 Heroine E. J, Tranin ...............• , .. ,. 21.10 Kirksville '..... J. X. Waters .. , 32.10 Gallatin C. J. Stout. , , 20.70 Greenville R. R. White 61.00 Altamont S. R. Surface 19.90 Marcus A. T. Lacey · ,' " .. : 56.20 Trenton L. J. Limes .. , :.;;.:~" 23:20 Maitland ; .. , .. D. 0,' Groves , : ,'. 20.30 Twilight ..••.......... R. N. Hall ,r; . • • . ,. 35.70 Laddonia , ,L. T. Doss, , ,.' 35.60 Barnes J. T. Stubbs 48:50 Helena ., E. L. Winkler., 17.00 Kingston .. , , .' .. H. L. Virtue , 21.00 De Soto , .. , W. T. Milton · 50.00 Compass .......•...•••• Park Noland , ,. 20.20 Erwin , '. J. A. Pilat ', ..'

45.80 Triplett , , A. O. Greene ,., '.. :.~ 25.9.0 Hermann .. ,' ,0. H. Ochsner 41.40 Union Star W. E. Robinson '. 17.50 Gentryville U. S. Crawford ,. 20.90 Seaman L. E. Bauman : '.: 26.30 Lorraine •.••............J. T. Bartlett.., '. 22.70 Monett J. L. Hobbs ·.; ': .;x, 39.·30 Hllme " .. of. L, Martin :: ; 29.30 Potosi , .. , T. W. Bell, , .. , 52.20 Farmington H. Graham '. 54.30 Star of the West , .. E. G. Codding 54.50 Olean ,.

G. M. Dunham.

39.80 Phoenix B. McManus ; 38.10 Delphian G. H. King 52.80 Lincoln. ,M. Wardlow ; 17.50 Oregon , "V. S. Gifford, Jr 17.90 Papinsville J. V. Bradley 62.90 Amsterdam W. 1. Lewis ..........• ';;~; ,~,. 27.40 Latimer T. B. Mitchell.

62.20 Cass R. B. Owens " 25.6,0 Lexington W. A. Dunford ' •. : 22.70 Birming , J. S. Pritchard ; ; -: 16.50 Linn Creek ~ P. H. George '. 35.00 Ionic W. G. Manson. ,52.00 Ashland E. P. Crenshaw ;.".: 34.50 Mountain Grove J. ·R. Hicks ~ .. 47.30 Green City , J. H. Carter 27.40 Pleasant M. E. Ewing , , ;':'J•• ••• 37.10 Whitesville A. A. Smith , 17:20 Occidental H, G. Lihou ..........•.......... 45.80 0

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Joachim ...•.......•... R. E. Kleinschmidt.

Maryville J. A. Smith Camden -Point F.F. Gray Hartford Z. E. Smith Censer E: C. M. Burkhart.

Gray Summit F. Muehler Sturgeon K R. Boothe....................

Texas ..••............. E. E. Scott.

Griswold J. R. Northcutt.

Pride of the West L. E. Straub pyratpid ..••........... E. H. Voepel.

Novelty W: Throckmorton ',' California ; ......•.•. F. H. Hert. ·.

Morley R. H. Leslie Chamois J. L. Findlay Hermon ....•.....•..••• C. H.' Hatten Hannibal .......•...... Frank Owens Zeredatha ooJ. E. Bell Putnam H. L. Chandler Frankford H. C. Steele Carthage ..••.......... E. B. Trowbridge Allensville Eo C. Williams New Hope R. E. Black.....................

Sonora A. W. Lander Ravenwood W. M. Cox Westville Paul Maugh Brumley C. H. Wright. •..................

Rowley S. L. Durham Trilumina ........•.... I. Wittrup ; Somerset F. R. Carter.....................

Salisbury E. P. Stamper...................

Poplar Bluff ......••... G. G. Curtis.....................

Unionville J. U. Brown.....................

Rolla ........•.....•••• B. W. Humphrey Forest City .......•.•.. T. B. Teare Hale City J. B. Frock Barbee J. E. McDanieL Good Hope C. J. Hug Albert Pike F. W. King Kansas City H. H. Vogts La Belle S. B. Wilson Hamilton R. H. Bryant.

Salem J. M. Stephens Saline ..............••.. H. Schroeder.....................

Cypress ..••........... M. Buendahl Shelbina R. L. Thomas St. James W. R. Meis Cardwell H. O. Sullivan , , Bucklin Cass Edwards Weatherby N. G. Smith

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49.20 19.60 20.60 30.40 28.70 45.40 32.10 49.50 37.40 45.80 45.80 32.10 34.50 61.00 39.50 34.10 35.70 15.00 27.20 39.50 36.20 22.10 42 ..30 22.10 14.30 27.00 36.70 16.90 29.50 28.50 28.50 62.30 28.50 53.40 17.90 27.00 28.80 45.80 21.10 21.10 32.70 20.00 54.80 46.80 24.90 31.10 54.50 71.50 26.40 19.00

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244 245 246 247 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 . 258 2!'i9 260 262 264 2fi7 268 269 270 271 272 273

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279 280 281 282 283 284 285 287 288 290 291 '292

293 294 295 297 2!l9 300

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REPRESENTATIVE.

LODGE.

Sedalia 1. G. Barton.....................

La Plata J. F. Balmer....................

Rushville J. F. Turnbull Palestine E. H. Barklage Keystone ......••....•. R. P. Graham Middle F~bius ; H. H. Lewis Knob Noster oJ. G. McKeehan Montgomery ........•.• P:' A. Torbett.

Neosho E. G. Williams Carroll .......•........ E. R. Cox Glensted M. W. Klein Hope E. Holtgreive Alanthus H. B. Pine · Laredo B. F. Wood ·.

Butler J. E. Zwahlen Alton G. P. Dorris.....................

Shekinah J.E .. Jennings Lodge of Light Geo. More ' Ravanna Orin Callaway Lodge of Love .......• F. S. Burns ...............•......

Mechanicsville R. T. Fulkerson Holden F. A. Murray .'...............

Kirbyville H. T. Evans Aurora Allen Umstattd Lodge of Truth J. D. Miles Brotherhood : F. E. Carr New Salem F. W. Langford Solomon B. U. Sparlin : ; .•.....

Granite H. ';Y. Stark St. Clair J. P. Watson....................

Cold Spring .

S. E. Brooks Grand River B. Major Hogle's Creek oJ. S. Williams Reeds Spring A. A. Gracey Fenton A. ·M. Brock A. C. Meyers..................... . Cosmos Stockton .

F. H. Babbs Canopy E. B. Samuel Earl ....•.............. O. H. White Craft A. G. Stork Hermitage H. Bergstrom Fairmount A. Glaser Edina 1. D. Willows Lamar G. R. Dickinson Sarcoxie R. W. Snow · Mound City F. E. Gottier Moniteau W. K. Johnson Ozark .•................ C. E. Klingner Temple C. M. Christie Doric' G. A. Haymes ..

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Proceedings of the REPRESENTATIVE.

LODGE.

PAID

White Hall C. Do Humberd 18.20 Lick Creek ·W. D. Morris ' 38.60 303 Osage : Emmet Tee!.

31.50 305" Cecile-Daylight W. F. Delmaine ; .. 21.10 306 Ashlar :It E. Reynolds · 59.70 308 Parrott C. h. Hewitt.

18.20 309 King Hiram W. W. Kincaid..........

20.90 311 Kearney Harry Smith: :: :'~. 20.00 313 Meramec C. W. Roques 45.80 316 Rural •................. M. F. Smith ',; 21.10 317 Osborn C. H. Ecton 17.90 318 El Dorado A. W. Davidson 34.80 319 Paulville L C. Shenimann 31.00 320 Versailles M. D. Marriott.................. 35.06 323 Cornerstone :. ' vVm. Watson 45.80 325 Dockery H. B. Smiley ; :. 24.20 326 LInn L. Po Wills ; .. 38.2:0 327 Mt. Zion F. L. Ross ;·.. ;0 ••••••••..• 52.00 328 Cainesville ....•.. .'

R. A. Chambers ; '. 28.10' 330 . Paul Revere J. F.: W. '1Vilmsmeier .'. ' :~ " 45.80 331 Charity F. Frederick 15.00 332. Excello : ' C. A. Stanfi·eJd : .. , 29.5'0 333 Chillicothe D . .G. Johnson : .. 22.80 334 Breckinridge J. J. Shy :'.;'.: 21.10 335 Joplin G. G. Brader 3,6,,10 338 Herculaneum L. A. Horton ;............. 4~:1..0 339 Fidelity ;. A. Stuckey 19.00 340 Westport : H. R. Warren 21.10 341 . Rockville S. H. Bothwell · ':-:'. ; .' .. 42:.:30 343 Agricola J. R. Webb 21JiO 344 Moberly R. M. Blake : 30.50 345 Fellowship 0: E. Brown : 36.70 347 America : H. F. Ufen : 45.80 348 Wadesburg : H. D. Coe 27:70 8'49" Pollocl{ C. H. Neighbors 27.50 350 Tyrian W. M. Shelton :=.: 31.40 352 Friend R. E. Robertson : .'

42.60 354 Hebron W. S. Geary 34.20 355 Adelphi \li,T. H. Mizener 19.10 356 Ancient Landmark .. : .. J. M. Farris ':. " 34.00 358 Northwest F. R. Elton :~·r:; '.".'.~'.. 21.70 360 Tuscan H. W. Lyman ~;:' ' '. 4t{SO 361 Riddick G. D. Smith , · 36.30.

362 Hiram 0. L. Berens :·.'Y·..·:'. 3,f.'30 363 Fraternal Louis Bauer ~'~"-';'!? ~.'~ 49.40 364 HigginsviJIe W. A. Schoppenhorst .. J.i~~ .: '.:;< .. 26'.80 366 Adair C. -Y. Music :.':~~ .. '.:'. . 32.10 368 Cresc'ent Hill A. C. Baie : ,~;. 27.50 369 Composite R. C. Hoefer :' ~':; 65'.8:U 370 Williamstown C. O. Lee 34.10 301 302

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405 406 407 408 409 410 412 413 l15.

416 418 420 421 422 423 424 425 426, 427 428 429 430 438 441 442 443 445 446 447 449 453 454 455

Grand Lodge of Missouri LODGE.

REPRESENTATIVE.

179 PAID

Sheldon T. F. Dowell 32.80 Waynesville .........• J. W. Wysick ..................• 48.70 King. Hill : •. :,Wm. Dillon ' 15.00 Ancient Craft Jacob Levy 18.20 Berlin L. C. Mason 19.00 Queen City ...........•. J .. J. Miller...................... 31.~0 Ionia A. P. Weaver ..................•. 35.00 Pythagoras H. P. Sons 41.20 East Prairie L. B. Cook 65.30 Richland F. J? Mauls , 48.70 Arcana 1oeFisher 26.70 Marionville E. J. Mayhew ...............•. ',' 40.60 Gower A. J. Walkup ' .. 17.00 Jasper .........•........ J. H. Deardoff 35.10 Carterville N. M. Vandiver 37.20 Lowry City B: R. Lewis ............•........ 31.70 Rosendale G. T. Blair 17.30 Everton ............•••• M. E., Morris 37.70 Malden L. O. ·Wicecarver 65.30 Charleston R. L. Fowlkes 63.10 Montrose H. J. Clark..................... 30.90 Louisville J. W. Gillam 39.40 Iberia F. D. Whitlock 50.70 Appleton City .....••.• E. Herrman 31.90 Valley J. E. Middleton ,.;.: 17.80 Hunnewell L. M. Landrum 32.10 Cache G. O. Pearcy ..............•.... '.' 45.80 Clear Greek ..........•. O. F. Heerman ',' .. ,. ~ 32.70 Itaska Erwin Marty ,.. 45.80 Urbana B. W. Vaughn 34.80 Gate of the Temple .. , .. R. E. Bagent 40.8(1 Galt A. R. McKay 24.59 Samaritan ~'. A. E. Lindquist.

51.50 Green Ridge ".:;. F: W. Smith peter .. , , 31.90 Rothville L. J. Cameron 27.70 Glenwood = Guy Kerby ~. : ~ 32.·20 Pittsville ...........•... 1. W. Phillips .., ,. 27.3.0 New Madrid Chas. Knott ;'. 67.70 Winona ,r. A. Tohline .............•. <"'~ 48.80 Temperance CJF. Heathman '·''':i."'; .",,:' 18;70 Excelsior : , Vane Snider ;;.., :. 56.40 Burlington L. E. Miller '~'T""" 22.10 Anchor C. H. Wiley <.:;. ""' •.:'-.:,.:-..,45.80 West Gate H. H. Tussey .................•.. 45.80 Ivanhoe T. L. Healy..................... 21.2P Jacoby ..............•.. M. W. Jacoby '.'

19.5p Bois D'Arc W. T. Jennings '.'''' 39.10 ForsythJ. B. Hicks 44;89 Continental , J. C. Davis '; 17.~0 Hinton A. E. Brown 36.40

180 No. 459 4iiO 462 463 469 47·0 471 473 474 475 478 479 480 481 483 484 485 486 487 488 491 494 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 511 :>12 513 514 517 518 519 520 522 523 !i26 528 529 531 533

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'REPRESENTATIVE.

[Oct. PAID

Hazelwood A. L. Williams Lambskin W. R. Norton Santa Fe W. E. Cauthorn Clifton S. M. Meeks Plato R. B. Tilley Nodaway G. E. Tulloch : Mineral Henry Stolts Nineveh S. A. Hudson Guilford G. C. Weathermon Golden C. R. Boone Racine W. R. Dutton Rich Hill G. V. Craig Jewel B. V. Jones Marceline ..•........... F. W. McVay Fairfax N. F. Dragoo Kirkwood B. L. Tatman....................

Cold Water G. W. Phillips Cairo Ray Haines .. ' Chilhowee ; 1. L. Shultz ' : Lock Spring J. 11. Stanley Vandalia J. B. Glascock Lewistown S. J. Marts Equality ; A. B. Cottle.....................

Pee Dee U. E. Lain Harmony ...•.......... O. H. Fleming Jameson R. O. Graham Buckner ; Lee Wulfekammer Philadelphia M. W. Ball Prairie H;ome B. F. Don Garlos Platte City W. M. Giffee Euclid J. T. Meinert Lathrop R. B. Cutter Claremont 0. H. Bancroft.

Saxton W. L. Dyer Van Buren W. H. Snider Skidmore E.D. French Webb Oity Homer Hess Senath W. W. Roland Granby R. W. Jones ~ Seligman F. E. Fawv~r; Oriental .~ J. P. Jenkson Crane H. A. Hilton,;,·.. ; Clifton Heights W. M. Cooper Gate City F. M. Blair Stinson ..............•. A. Adcock Wayne .•............... J. A. Banks.·....................

Conway E. H. Harris.; Apollo G. J. Percival Lane's Prairie F. M. Carrington Co-infort ........••••.••. R. W. Planchton.................

44.30 45.80 35.00 54.60 48.50 19.60 38.00 38.00 17.90 35.00 40.20 29.60 24.60 27.00 21.00 46,110 26.50 30.30 27.50 24.10 36.50 33.20 52.80 28.50 45.~0

21.40 23.60 29.30 35.00 19.50 45.80 18.70 22.60 15.70 55.60 20.90 37.20 68.80 39.60 42.40 28.00 41.'60 45.80 21.10 39.10 58.40 44.90 45.80 42.-00 41.30

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1925:] No.

LODGE.

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Ingomar " , . ' " " , ' . " E. D, Abbott.."." , .. 49.90 Stella J.' F. Lenty 41.30 Dawn , M. F. Pollard 24.10 Winigan J. A. Moffitt..................... 21.30 Jacksonville H. G. Kidd 29.80 Ferguson 1. H. Skinker.................... 46.80 Mansfield J. E. Koch...................... 45.50 Algabil A. Kumpf 45.80 Zalma W. E. Loyd...................... 62.30 Orient H. W. Ryan 21.10 South Gate A. L. McBride 21.10 Clinton T. B. Parks 30.00 Carl Junction P. E. Busby 36.00 Rose HIll , M. E. Boisseau 45.80 Clarksburg D. M. Maness ' 33.90 Foster 1. P. Coyne 29.80 Summersville J. G. Brown 51.50 Blairstown G. B. Teater..................... 28.20 Moscow J. J. Hopkins 39.80 Clarksdale ',',.T. O. Thornton , 17.00 Cowgill '; R. R. Rone , 25.60 York , D. W. Parker................... 21.10 Jamesport J. R. Wiles 21.70 Maplewood N. N. Nunn..................... 46.30 Mlller E. G. Webb : .. 39,'00 Republic H. E. Maness 42.20 Rutledge G. C. McDonald 32.30 Easter .T. P. Murphy.................... 50:50 Olive Branch W. J. Sparhawk 45.80 fi'18 Forest Park M. C. Lauenstein 45.80 !l79 Grandin Joe McDowell ~8.00 !l8I !lImo E. L. Purcell 59.10 582 Koshkonong G. R. Hitt.

53.70 583 Novinger Jas. Hutchison ' 29.00' 584 Red Bird A. L. Branson 41.50 585 Shamrock J. S. Lail........................ 37.00 587 Branson : A. E. Campbell 44.20 589 Grove Spring J. L. Hudson.................... 46.00 590 Advance ....•........... J. H. Revelle.................... 61.00 591 Barnett R. J. Berry 34.40 593 Union " .. F. W. Jenny ", 45.10 599 Elvins , , .. , W. A. McGraw , 52.20 600 Cosby S. L. Hamilton 16.60 601 Clayton Robt. McElhinney 46.60 fi02 Acacia C. A. Helm 35.70 605 Walker 1. L. Marquis 30.70 606 Craig ., J. M. Davis 19.70 608 Strafford D. C. yarbrough 41.90 609 'Varrenton W. H. Drunert.

39.10 610 Clark L. S. Neese 31.60

536· 638 539 640 541 542 643 544 545 546 54'l 548 549 :550 553 554 555 557 558 559 561 563 564 566' 567 570 !l72' 575 576

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W . . A. Stark ~.: : .. 35.30 611-. Centertown 612' Mokane Emil Schmid 40,,30 613 Wellston " H. L. Leibig 7)'!. ~. 45.80 614 Mt. Washington T, H. Knight. ':'~':-: 21:10 617 Swope Park H. E. Whiteley '.". 21.10 , .. C, A. Remy...................... 23.30 618 Grandview ·S. A. Russell , .. 40.40 619 Fairview H. H, Sherman ' 40.20 621 Anderson 623: Maple 'YV. ·B, Davis 64.20 :C, F. Pohlman , 41.50 624 Owensville 21:10 625 Sheffield ..••........... L. F. Owens :: J. L. Ritterskamp , :. 45.80 626 Magnolia ,F. G. Prosser.................... 21.10 630 Eastgate , R. O. Rumer 45.80 631 Tower Grove '. . : . R. Penninger ; .. ~· 52.00 637 Mountain View ·.. : .. 45.80 638 Triangle ............••. A; O. Roscher ~ A.. F. Daugherty................. 45.80 639 Mizpah " G. E. Kohlme~er , '.' .. 46.80 640 Jennings , .. ,. J, S. Morgan.................... 45.80 641 Trinity SL S. Goldberg, "~;:-'< 45.80 642 Benj. Franklin ,F. E. Wheeler , 21.1Q 643 Northeast ; W. F. Potts 23.70 644 Grain Valley ~ . F'; G. Palmer 45.80 646 Shaveh J. B. Stauber 41.10 647 Noel , C. I. Murry , ' 31.10 . 648 Elmer J:' S, Malone 46.89 649 University "," . :. 45.80 652 Pilgrim ..•............. T. C. Teel R. B. Pitts _ ; 34,90 663 Shawnee ,: ,: .. 'YV. J. Duvall. ',' , 45.80 654 Commonwealth F. Wolz " .. 46.80 655 Gardenville : H, H. DuVault. , 21.10 656 Country Club ;; --: ,P: G, Fix: 45.80 657 Progress ,.,.r.. A. Smith ," :' 45~80 658 Purity 660 HoIllday ......•••.. ; ..•. T. ,A. Cunningham,.............. 32;.30

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'MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION路 OF UNITED' STATES. - '. M. W. and Rev. Bro. C.' H. Briggs made further report which was adopted as follows: M. W. Bro.> Andrew L. Randell, its Executive Secretary, made an interesting speech of some thirty minutes duration, and{ec~ived hearty applause. To the'M. W. Grand Lodge,A. Fi &路路A. M" of Mi-ssouri: Brethren: Your Committee selected by the Past Grand Masters, in their report to this Grand Lodge concerning tne Grand Master's a~dress. beg leave to report as follows: . : f' , It is the unanimous. opinion of the Committee that a, national organization, functioning in a con'ser:vative manner, can be of incalculable value to the Freemasonry of the United States. With the information at hand, concerning the plans and changescontempl~ted by the M. S. A. of the U. S., the Committee is not prepared at this time to recommend that this Grand Lodge r~-enter said Association.

The Committee feels, however, that the question is one of great importance; it does not desire to do injustice to anyone nor to make . recommendation to this Grand Lodge until fully convinced 路that the National Association meets the wishes of the Brethren of Missouri.

We, therefore, recommend that the incomin'g Grand Master, to-~, gether with the Grand Secretary and a Committee of three, to be selected by' the Grand Master,attend thea-nuual meeting of the M. S. A. of the U. S., in Chicago, November 18-19, 1925, in order that they may fully inform themselves as to the future policies of said Association and report their findings at the next Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge. ., ' Signed:

CORONA H. BRIGGS. W. W. MARTIN, FRANK R. JESSE, J. R. McLACHLAN, RAY, y. DENSLOW, Committee.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE 路ON MASONIC SERVrCE' IN MISSOURI. This report was read by W. M. and Rev. Bro. C. H.Briggs.

Adopted as read.

To the M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri: Brethren: Your Committee on: Masonic Service for the State of Missouri present the following report: The work of the Association has been carried on during the past year in much the same manner as that of the previous year and at practically the same expense, only half of the money appropriated being expended.

The traveling libraries are still being utilized extensively in various sections of the State and, from reports, appear to be supplying a long-felt need.

The bureau of three hundred volunteer speakers, representing all walks of life, has been appreciated by our Lo!lges. We do not receive reports from all Lodges as to the use of these speakers. but from information at hand, we are led to believe that almost two thousand addresses and short talks were given by our speakers during the past year; and let us say at this time that the thanks of this Grand Lodge are due these Brethren who have given their tIme and ability to bringing their messages to the members of our Fraternity. Money cannot measure the value of such' service.

"Ve have attempted to assist these speakers, at all. times, by supplying them with information and advice, whenever possible.

During the year a number of programs hav'e been broadcast from three' of our largest radio stations, the Grand Master delivering one address over Station KSD in S1. Louis. The courtesy of these stations is appreciated by the Committee, and, we are sure, by the Grand Lodge.

One of the things of which this ,-Committee feels proud is' the inauguration, over a year ago, of the Flag Day Observance. This. year, official notice was taken by the Grand Master and the ready response, by the Lodges throughout the State to his message, bears wItness to its popularity.

Your Committee is also pleased to report that its manuscript on "Territorial Masonry". (1804-1821) was placed in the hands of the M. S. A. of the U. S., through the courtesy of M. W. Bro. A. L. Randell, its Executive Secretary, and has been published by them, relieving the Grand Lodge of the expense of its publication. We appreciate the co-operation of tliis National Association and trust that the interest of the Graft in such a work may justify its publication by them.

The Missouri Grand Lodge Bulletin is just completing" the second year of its existence and comment from other .Jurisdictions, as well as from the Fraternity in Missouri, leads us to believe that it should be continued, not only for the perpetuation of Missouri his-

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tory, b.u~ for. the educ8;tio~..of our. v.o.lunte.er speakers an~ tl\e Craft in General.

The Committee has' had a number of suggestions and plans which it had fully intended to carry out during the year, but lack of time and force of circumstances have conspired to prevent the bringing of these plans to full fruition. It is our hope that the Committee appointed to carryon the work for the next year may take up these plans and the work and carry them. out in a way which, we think, cannot help but advance interest in the Fraternity. . .

At the last Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge, this Committee' -was directed to make an investigation into the burial places of our"Grand Masters. We have practically completed this survey, and it is our opinion that but five or six are unmarked.

Some of the stones are small and unpretentious and many are in out-of-the-way places.

Friends in these localities deserve our thanks for assistance rendered in this search and it will be interestâ&#x20AC;˘ ing to note that the investigation resulted in unearthing much new history concerning these distinguished individuals.

RAY V. DENSLOW, Chairman, C. H. BRIGGS; FRED. O. WOOD, ARTHUR MATHER,

GEO. W. JOSEPH JOHN P. ARCHIE

WALKER. S. McINTYRE, AUSTIN, .

A. ABBETT.

REPORT OF COMMIITEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

R. W. Bros. Jas. A. Kinder reported as follows. Adopted.

To the Most Worshipful Gmnd Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Unfinished business desires to report as follows; We have carefully checked over all matters that are to have the at~ention of this Grand Lodge' at its present Communication and find that all matters have been disposed of.

J.

A:

R. G.

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

Fraternally submitted, KINDER, P. A. RYAN,< MARTIN, JR..

J. W. SMITH, BRAY, B. H. BROOKS, TOLIN, T. H. KNIGHT. HUG,

INVITATION TO MEET IN ST.

LOUIS~

R. W. Bro. E. E. Morris, Grand Treasurer, moved to accept the invitation of St. Louis for the Annual Communica1926 of th'is Grat,ld Body; seconded by R, W. Bro. John tion Pickard. Carried.

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. W. Bra; Claude· H. Knapp, Chairman, reported as follows.

Adop~ed.

St. Joseph, Mo., October 29, 1925.

To the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A .. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Credentials subm'its the following report:

..At

the preserit session of the Most Worshipful' Grand Lodge th'~re . are repr~serited 456 Subordinate Lodges and there are present: Grand ,Lqdge Officers........

22 Past Grand. Masters .. '.<' '.' '.' . • . .

14 Gqmd ~epr.esentatives 17 District Deputy Grand Masters : r45 District Lect,urers .. ',' '. . . .12 Past Masters 485 Worshipful Masters................................ 414 Senior Wardens ·133 Junior Wardens '. . . .

93 Chairmen' of Committees ·.......

14 Distinguished Visitors 5 The actual attendance is: Past Masters .... _. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 485 .. Worshipful ~asters 414 .. §enior Wardens 133 . Junior Wardens ; ; ; .;..

93 Total

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submitted,

,CLAUDE -R. KNAPP, Chairman, "MAXWEINBETIG (79), WALTER A. WEBB,

LOUIS H. ABRAMS, ARTHUR KUMPF, WALTER L. MACK.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE .ON WAYS AND MEANS.

,:w. Bro. G. C.Marquis, Chairman, reported for the committee . as foilows, which was adopted. The report of the . Special Committee on Meramec Lodge, No. 313, being wi,thdrawn. .

St. Joseph, October 29, 1925.

To the Gran¢' Lodge, A. F. & A. M., oj Missouri: You~ Committee on· Ways and Means begs leave to· submit the following- report.' Gash in treasury available at this titne for current expenses for the ensuing year, $78,389.74.

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We recommend the following appropriations: Pay Roll, 1925 $20,541.95 Printing 1925 Pr-oceed·ings.................................. 4,000.00 Sa-Lar·y of Gr.and Master.................................... 1,000.00 Expenses of Gr.and Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,500.00 Masonic .Service Association of Missouri.................. 3,500.00 Mason-ic Temple AssociatJon of St. Louis................... 8,000.00 Expense of Grand Lod'ge Officers, as ordered by G. M.. . . . . . .

500.00 Repairs and files Grand Lodge offices......................

500.00 Rent of Grand Lodge offices............................... 1,500.00 Salary, Grand Secretary .... :............................... 5,000,00 Salary, Grand Lecturer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3,000.00 Expenses, 'Grand Lecturer.................................. 1,200.00 Printing, postage, stationery, incidentals................... 3,000.00 Assistan t to Gr,and 'Secretary.............................. 2,400.00 Assistant to Grand ··Secretary. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,800,00 C. C. "Woods, Fraternal Correspondent, Emeritus............

750.00 Salary, Grand Trea'Surer...................................

500.00 Salary, Grand Tiler '........................

50.00 H. R. Kreeger, Chairman "Fatherless French Children"....

300.00 H. D.aGosta, reporting 1925 Proceedings....................

75.00 Framed portrait of Grand Master Wm. "\V. Martin..........

300.00 W. :R. Shrodes, Chairman Committee, Mileage and P~r Diem 100.00 C. L. Alexander, Chairman Committee, Chartered Lodges. . . .

50.00 '£~lephone, Grand Lodge offices............................

100.00 H. C. Perkins, auditing accounts of Grand Lodge...........

150.00 Masonic Relief Association U. S.and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .

279.92 Fraternal Correspondent, Arthur Mather...................

750.00 Charity, according .to report of Committee on Charity......

807.26 D. D. G. M.'sand D. L.'s dinner, Hotel Robi-doux.............

148.10 Be.cktold Printing & Rook Mfg. Co., Manuals............... ],250.25 Livingston Lodge, No. 51, expense funeral P. G. M. Turner. .

74.20 Ca$~ & Thomas, bond for Grand Secretary.................

50.00 .Emergency Investment Fund 10,000.00 For 'Use of Committee on Collating, Printing and Publishing Revision .of Decisions and Hesolutions................. 2,250.00 Bond of Grand Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

375.00 Bond for D~posHory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

500.00 Expense of this session of Grand Lodge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1,259.19 For use of Committee on Survey of Lodges................

250.00 E. T. Zewicke, Linn Lodge 326,1924 Payroll................

27.30 Jos. D. Miles, Lodge of Truth 268, 1924 Payroll. . . . . . . . . . . .

30.60 Asbury L. Williams, Hazeiwood Lodge 459, 1924 Payroll. . . . .

36.45 W. C. CodaY,Mansfield Lodge 543; 1924 Payroll............

33.00 E. C. Jeffries, Whites'ville Lodge H2, 1924 Payroll. . . . . . . . . . .

28.35 C. F. Howe, Amsterdam Lodge 141, 1924 Payroll............

24.75 Geo. W. Miller, West View Lodge 103, 1924 Payroll. .... .... .

26.10 $78,017.42 Fraternally submitted, G. C. MARQUIS, THORNTON JENNINGS, GEO. W. WALKER, JOHN P. AUSTIN, C. A. SWENSON, SAMUEL WILCOX. W ALTER A. CRAVEN,

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MERAMEC LODGE No. 313.

R. W. Bro. Thad B. Landon, moved that the report on Meramec Lodge, No. 313, be re-referred back to its Special Committee with instruction to report thereon in 90 days to the incoming Grand Master,' who is given power to take such actiqn therein as, he deems proper. Carried.

REPORT OF COMMIITEE ON ARRANGEMENTS. R. W. Bro. John W. Polley made the following report, which was adopted: St. Joseph, Mo., October 29, 1925.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, A. F. &路A. M., of Missouri: Your Committee on Arrangements and Entertainment submits the following report of expenses incurred in connection with this session of the Grand Lodge: Whitehead & Hoag, badges $ 384.14 Extra Tiler (Dornte) .

15.00 Extra Tiler (Legg) : ' 15.00 Extra Tiler (Moore) ' .

15.00 15.00 Extra T'iler (Wilcox) " .

Stenographic services .

40.00 66.18 Hotel Robidoux, entertaining DistInguished Visitors .

Flowers .

22.00 Drayage .

13.60 Printing programs and cards .

37.75 Express bill .

1.47 9.15 Miscellaneous : .

Rent of halL : .

626.00 Total

" $1,259.19 Fraternally submitted, JOHN W. POLLEY, District Deputy Grand Master, Ninth District.

REPORT OF COMMITIEE ,ON DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS' REPORTS. The following report was presented by R. W. Bro. John P. Austin, Chairman. Adopted.

To the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of A. F, & A. M., of the State of Missouri: We wish to report that we have reviewed the reports of the District Deputy Grand Masters of the various districts and find running all through them thE'; true spirit of Freemasonry.

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We commend them for their zeal and ability in carrying forward the banner of our great fraternity in their respective districts as the personal representatives of the Grand Master.

Our Grand Master, Must Worshipful Brother Orestes Mitchell, in his annual address, referred to the eonference of the District Deputy Grand Masters, at Kansas City, November 21, 1924, wherein he was enabled to get personally acquainted with each one and lay before them his program for the year's work. His opinion is that' these conferences should be continued and in this we heartily concur. and express the hope that the incoming Grand Master will take due notice and govern himself accordingly. .

In the words of our Grand Master, "The appointment of a District Deputy Grand Master is not an empty honor, but is one calling for active service and that each in his district is in truth and in fact an active official of authority and. that each should work for the benefit of the Lodges in his district and for Freemasonry at large."

We commend the _work of the Masonic Service Association of Missouri and suggest that each District Deputy keep in close touch with its activities and assist in carrying out its program in his respective district.

Fraternally submitted,

.

JOHN E. C. B. U. R. C. I. R.

P. AUSTIN, M. BURKHART, PARKER, JOHNSON, PINION,

ERNEST ROSEVEAR, E. F. KONERING, H. WILLIS, W. E. BLANKENSHIP.

APPOINTMENTS. The Grand Master-elect, M. W. Bro. Wm. W. Martin, announced the following appointments: GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND GRAND

LECTURER JAMES R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka CHAPLAIN ARTHUR MATHER, Ferguson CHAPLAIN H. C. WAYMAN, Liberty CHAPLAIN WM. H. BLACK, Marshall CHAPLAIN WM. A. HUMPHREYS, Advance SENIOR DEACON .. , .SAMUEL R. FREET~ Kansas City JUNIOR DEACON .... WM. R. GENTRY, SR., Bridgeton SENIOR STEWARD .. RAY V. DENSLOW, St. Louis JUNIOR STEWARD ..THAD B. LANDON, 'Kansas City MARSHAL FRANK C. BARNHILL. Marshall MARSHAL DUVAL SMITH, St. Joseph SWORD BEARER :JAMES W. SKELLY, St. Louis PURSUIVANT GEORGE W. WALKER, Cape Girardeau ORATOR DAVID JONES EVANS, Kansas City ORATOR STRATTON D. BROOKS, Columbia ORATOR IVAN LEE HOLT, St. Louis TILER ROBERT FISHER, St. Louis

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INSTALLATION. M. W. Bro. D. M. Wilson, .as Grand Master, and M. W. Bro. R. R. Kreeger, as Grand Marshal, proceeded to ins~all the Grand Officers for the ensuing year, as follows: WM. W. MARTIN, Doniphan JOHN PICKARD, Columbia ANTHONY F. ITTNER, St. Louis BYRNE E. BIGGER, Hannibal E. E. MORRIS, Kansas City FRANK R. JESSE, 'Webster Groves

GRAND MASTER DEPUTY GRAND MASTER GRAND SENIOR WARDEN GRAND JUNIOR WARDEN GRAND TRE.ftSURER GRAND SECRETARY

APPOINTED OFFICERS. JAMES R. McLACHLAN, Kahoka GRAND LECTURER ARTHUR MATHER, Ferguson GRAND CHAPLAIN H. C. WAYMAN, Liberty GRAND CHAPLAIN \VM. H. BLACK, Marshall GRAND CHAPLAIN WM. A. HUMPHREYS, Advance GRAND CHAPLAIN SAMUEL n. FREEr.r, Kansas City GRAND SENIOR DEACON Vi1M. R. GENTRY, SR., Bridgeton GRAND JUNIOR DEACON HAY V. DENSLOW, St. Louis GRAND SENIOH. STEWARD THAD B. LANDON, Kansas City GRAND JUNIOR STEWARD FRANK C. BARNHILL, Marshall GRAND MARSHAL DUVAL SMITH, St. Joseph GH.AND MARSHAL JAMES W. SKELLY, St. Louis '" .GRAND SWORD BEARER GEORGE W. WALKER, Cape Girardeau GRAND PURSUIV ANT • DAVID .TONES EVANS, Kansas City '.GRAND OHATOR STRATTON D. BROOKS, Columbia GRAND ORATOR IV AN LEE HOL..T, St. Louis GRAND ORATOR ROBERT FISHER, St. Louis GRAND TILER

CHAIRMEN OF STANDING· COMMITIEES. The Grand Master, M. W. Bro. \iVm. W. Martin, appointed the following Chairmen of Standing and Special Committees: JURISPRUDENCI<~

FORREsrr C. DONNELL, St. Louis APPEALS AND GRIEVANCES.: .. HENRY C. CHILES, Lexington WAYS AND MEANS '1'. W. COTTON, ·Springfield CREDENTIALS CLAUDE H. KNAPP, St. Louis PAyROLL W. R. SHRODES, Milan CHARTERED LODGES C. L. ALEXANDER, St. Louis LODGES UNDER DISPENSAT'N W. L. MACK, St. Joseph CHARITY .T AMES P. TUCKER, Parkville REPORTS OF D. D. G. M:S JOHN P. AUSTIN, St. Louis MASONIC BOARDS OF RELIEF ANDREW J. O'REILLY, St. Louis

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'. DAVID M. WILSON, Milan EDW. W. WAMBAUGH, St. Louis ARTHUR MATHER, Ferguson CORONA H. BRIGGS,' Springfield H. CLAY PERKINS, St. Louis A. M. DOCKERY, Gallatin ELBERT C. WHITE, DO,niphan WM. F. MILLER, St. LoUis

COMMITTEE ON JURISPRUDENCE. FORREST C. DONNELL, Chairman, St. Louis JAMES F. GREEN, St. Lou'is WM. S: CAMPBELL, St. Louis FRED O. WOOD, Kansas City GROVER C. SPARKS, Savannah CHAS. E. CULLEN, St. Louis CHAS. L. FERGUSON, Doniphan W. E. BAILEY, Carthage

,COMMITTEE ON APPEALS' AND GRIEVANCES. HENRY C. CHILES, Chairman, 'Lexington GUY C. MILLION, Boonville WALTEJ{ S. GOODSON, Macon THOS. D. MARTIN, Springfield A. H. MANN, Kansas C'ity CHAS. A. FITZGERALD, St. Louis C. LEW GALLANT, St. Louis' WM. A. PINER, St. Joseph

SPECIA,L COMMITIEES. SERVICE RECORD (Memorial)-Harold L Reader, Chairman; John P. Austin, Irwin Sale.

PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL-To prepare and report at the next Grand Lodge an appropriate and suitable design for a Past Grand Master's Jewel-John Pickard, Chairman; Ray V. Denslow, Anthony F. Ittner.

MEETING OF DISTRiCT DEP1Yr'S" GRAND MASTERS-J. Gwynn Gough, Chairman; Geo. L, Walters, James A. Kinder.

RECOGNITION OF FOREIGN GRAND LODGES-':'D. M. Wilson, Chairm'an; C. H. Briggs, Van F. 'Boor, T. W. Cotton, Ray V. Denslow, Jos. S. McIntyre. .

MANUAL8--Frank R. Jesse, Chairman. ,RITUAL--D. M. Wilson, Chairman; John T. Shott, J. R. McLachlan, R. R; Kreeger, Julius C. Garrell.

MASONIC TEMPLE ASSOCIATION OF ST. LOUIS-C. H. Briggs, Chairman; John P. Austin, Harry Simon; Consulting Atchitect, James L Heckenlively, MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF MISSOURI~Bert S. Lee, Chairman; Joseph S. McIntyre, Frank R. Jesse.

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FATHERLESS CHILDREN OF FRANCE-R. R. Kreeger, Chairman; John H. Gun~lach. B. P. Miles.

GF,JO;RGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL ASSOGIATION-Bert S. Lee, Ghairman.

ADV)SORY ON MASONIG TEMPLE-Joseph S. McIntyre, Chairman; D. M. Wilson, Arch A. Johnson.

LIBRARY-John Pickard, Chairman; Joseph S: McIntyre, Jas. H. Scarborough.

SURVEY OF LODGES-Byrne E. Bigger, Chairman; G. A. Sample, E. 1.. Robinson, C. A. Swenson, Willis J. Bray.

MERAMEC LODGE, No. 3l3-Fred B. Howarth, Chairman; Tolman W. Gotton, John T. S h o r t . ' , MASONIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF UNITED STATES-C. H. Briggs, Ghairman; Ray V. Denslow, J. R. McLachlan, W. Martin, Frank R. Jesse. ' - . , '" REVISION OF DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS-Wm. S. Campbell, Chairman; Thos. H. Reynolds, G. Lewis Gallant.

LEASE OF OFFICES-D. M. Wilson, Chairman; Julius C. Garrell, F. R. Jesse.

W:

LIVING PAST GRAND MASTERS OF THIS JURISDICTIQN. '.

ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY CHARLES C. WOODS .

DORSEY A. JAMISON CaRON A H. BRIGGS A. S. HOUSTON D .. M. WILSON J'OHN T: SHORT ROBERT R. KREEGER ARGH A. JOHNSON VAN FREMONT BOOR

TOLMAN W. COTTON FHANK R. JESSE EDW ARD HIGBEE WM. A. CLARK JULIUS C. GARRELL O. A. LUCAS BERT S. LEE - JOSEPH路 S. McINTYRE ORESTES MITCHELL

PRESENTATION OF A SILVER TROWEL .TO GRAND MASTER MARTIN BY COMPOSITE LODGE 369.

Worshipful路 Brother Charles- L. -Ferguson: Most Worshipfu,l Grand Master, we. ask the indulgence of t4is Grand Lodge and t~e brethren while yv.e fl?.ake a little presentation here to Brother Martin.

Near the southern'border line of this Jurisdiction is located a Subordinate Lodge of honorable. lineage and 路,with a creditable Ma路' soni~"history' known as Composite Lo'dge, 'No. 369.

A rare and distinctive ,honor has been conferred upon one of the members of that Lodge in the election of Most Worshipful Brother Martin as Grand Master. The entire' ,group ofelecti've' -officers of Composite -.Lodge constitute this committee herepresentrWe have come more than

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five hundred miles to attend th.i',Sj'Annual Communication ()f the Gra.nd Lodge and to witness this, whlch'is to us an uncommonly happy hour.

We have known Most Worshipflii Brother Martin through the years as a man, a friend and a neighbor.. He has been our associate, co-worker and leader in community life and, civic activities. He possesse's a courtesy, frankness and chivalry that ha:s' di-:i.wn' friends to him as to a magnet. He is wise in counsel, decisive in action, p,rogl'essive in thought and sincere in purpose. He is a man of .clean ideals ,an,d, is sincerely 'religious. He was never known to barter truth, abandon the .line of Christian duty or basely surrender ,a: moral' conviction, His sympathies are ever on' the alert and no ,sigh of sorrow passes him unheeded and no hand of want was ever uplifted to him ,in, vain. A :nian of broad education and culture, successful in business, experienced in the work, law and usages Of, Fr~~,rra;so?:~i::~e .Ls ,~!J;;ine,!?ny quali,t'\~d for, the high position to o/.Ri,~~ l\? h~~:af,~~,in~<:1,.;, .. ',,; " ",' , And now, ,Most. Worshj'pful~rotner M~rtin" as you, enter upon 'f~e great1Vo~k:.to, whicli."You hav~·~een.. coni9iS~i(:>ned, .carrying, upon your hEart the unity, peace and welfare of the. craft, we bring you greetings from the home ,Lodge and the folks back ho~e" Symbolizing your labor in "spreading, the,.c,ement of brotherlylov6 and,affection, that cement which unites u'sin one sa'credband or society :of' friends "aild br'o'ther's: am6ng"vhom'-l;n~ con'tention should' ever

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M(Jst 'Worshipful Grand Master Martin: My brethren, in this hour.,I wish I could make· a speech !ike Judge Ferguson, who has "just preceded 'l'ne', ,. .

I deeply appreciate the kindness of my 'brethren from my home .:r,.odg_~.:andI desire to say that, ·as;1 accept the (responsibilities in ~th.is hour, th¥.- devolve:~up me,o-lJ.othing will cheer me as much as ,to ;j:{now J~at~ ·J'have'..: the fri,en~ship and the love and the supp,ort ,~of.the,b1;'ethTen'lof my, home Lodge,- I th~nk you,.my brethren.

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",·.,:~·"Ovv'..Bro.,Harr:VE:Thieie; Worshipful Master of St. Louis Lodge, No. 20, presented to the Grand Lodge for use of the ·three pr:esiding Grand officers, three gavels, which were brought from Palestine recently, by one of its members. The gavels

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are made of rare olivewood by Masoni.c Craftsmen, who make various articles for their livelihood.

PRESENTATION OF GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL. Most Worshipful Brother Orestes Mitchell: Now, Most Worshipful Grand Master, since the purple of our Fr.ater-nity has been taken from my shoulders and placed upon yours, it is my good pleasure to surrender to you the jewel of the Grand Master, which is now yours; and I must say to you it affor~s me :a great .deal of pleasure to invest you with this jewel knowing, as I ,do, that you will w.ear it at all times with honor to this great FraternHy which we represent. .

My brother, I hope during your coming administration that it will be successful, that it will be happy; that you may be blessed with health, not only for yourself, but for your family, and that in one year from now you will transmit this jewel to your successor pure and untarnished.

M. W. Br¡o. JMartinresponded: Most Worshipful Brother Mitchell, I am very thankful to you for your kind words. As I accept the responsibilities of this year, I do so with mingled feelings. When I think how worthily this jewel has been worn through the past years by the illustrious 'men who have preceded me, I accept this with a feeling of hesitancy; but when I tHink that there are more than one hundred and twelve thousand Freemasons in this Grand Jurisdiction who are ready and willing to help me, I have a feeling of courage.

I accept, sir, this beautiful jewel, and will do my best to transmit .it untarnished to my succes.s.or in office a year from now. (Applause.)

PRESENTATION OF PAST GRAND MASTER'S JEWEL TO MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER MITCHELL. M. W. Bro. Joseph S. McIntyre, advancing toward Orestes Mitchell, P., G. M., said: Most Worshipful Brother Mitchell, I always feel that when one is .installed as Grand Master the Craft should be congratulated and the Grand Master extended our sympathy. The congratulations to the Grand Master are annuaJly due when he has worthily filled that position; and therefore at this time I most heartily congratulate you on your wonderfully successful year and a successful, peaceful Communication. As my friend and as my -successor, â&#x20AC;˘ and as a 'good Mason and a good man, I have the pleal;;!Jre of now annouocing to you that you have graduated into the Past Grand Master's circuit. and' I pr.esent you with the badge of your new office.

Most Worshipful Past Grand Master Mitchell made fitting response'.

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

MINUTES APPROVED. The Minutes of today's session were read by the Grand Secretary and approved by the Grand Lodge.

CLOSING. At 2 P. M., no further business appearing. the M. W. Grand Master, Wm. W. Martin, closed the路 One Hundred and Fifth Annual Communication of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Missout:i in AMPLE FORM. Prayer by R. W. and Rev. Bro. E. L. Robinson.

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DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. 1st District GEORGE V. CALVERT, Kahoka CHARLES F. LINK, Kirksville 2d JOHN SANTEE, Green City 3d J. L. BARNETT. Trenton 4th FRANK M. FRENCH, Cainesville 5th EMSLEY C. JAMES, Darlington 6th JONATHAN STARK, Maryville 7th CARLISLE RANDALL, Craig 8th JOSEPH E. BELL. St. Joseph 9th H. W. SAUNDERS, Maysville 10th K L. ROBINSON. Cameron 11th JOSEPH D. STEWART. Chillicothe 12th E. Vlt. T AYLER, Marceline 13th HARRY J. LIBBY. Shelbina 14th HARRY E. SCHNEIDER, Hannibal 15th J. E. THOMPSON. Bowling Green 16th . THOS: F. HURD, Paris 17th T. H. WALTON, Higbee 18th 19th T. H. EDWARDS, Salisbury WILLIAM BAKER, Hale 20th J. P. TUCKER, Parkville 21st THOS. H. REYNOLDS, Kansas City' 22d C. B. WADDELL. Lexington 23d THOMAS W. HOSKINS. Slater 24th M. E. SCHMIDT, Boonville 25th B. C. HUNT, Columbia 26th S. P. CUNNINGHAM, Mexico 27th JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg 28th 29th ROSCOE B. BLACK, Elsberry EDWIN H. BARKLAGE. St. Charles 30th 31st W. D. ROGERS, .Jefferson City R. A. BREUER, Hermann 32d 33d-A FRANK L. MAGOON, St. Louis J. GWYNN GOUGH. St. Louis 33d-B 34th JAMES F. BLAIR, Belton R. B. CAMPBELL, Spruce 35th 36th S. B. KENNON, Sedalia THORNTON JENNINGS, Cllnton 37th 38th W. C. COW AN, Richland 39th CHARLES L. WOODS. Rolla 40th CHAS. E. PYLE, DeSoto 41st ED. I. HARRIS, Flemington 42d H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield 43d .r. E. HUFF, Nevada 44th HARRY D. STEPHENS, Joplin 45th E. S. WOODS. Springfield 46th CARL, A. S"VENSON. Mountain Gron' 47th FRED E. McGHEE. Van Buren 48th VV. B. MASSEY. Bonne Terre 49th .JAMES A. KINDRl{, Cane Girardeau 50th JAMES A. BOONE. Charleston 51st G. C BISHOP. Caruthersville 52d K. C. JOHNSON, Poplar Bluff 53d R. "V. GALLOWAY, West Plains 54th G. J. VAUGHAN. Ozark 35th 'V. N. MARBUT. Mount Vernon 56th W. A. PHIPPS, Neosho 57th GEORG!'~ L. WALTERS. Jennings 58th M. E. GUMPHREY. Eldon .

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DISTRICT .. LECTURERS. 1st District GEORGE V; BASKETT, Wyaconda .. . LOUIS W. OSBORNE, Kirksville 2d .TOHN SANTEE, Green City 3d J. L. BARNETT, Trenton 4th FRED PEARSON, Eagleville 5th EMSLEY C. .I AMES, Darlington 6th JONATHAN STARK, Maryville 7th CARLISLE RANDALL, Craig 8th FRANK A, MILLER, St. 'Joseph lith H. W. SAUNDERS, Maysville 10th E. L. ROBINSON, Cameron 11th JOSEPH D. STEWART, Chillicothe 12th EDW. W. TAYLER, Marceline 13th HARRY J. LIBBY. Shelbina 14th HARRY E. SCHNEIDER, Hannibal 15th 16th.

J. E. THOMPSON, Bowling Green 17th THOS. F. HURD, Paris T. H. WALTON, Higbee 18th T. H. EDWARDS, Salisbury 19th WILLIAM BAKER, Hale 20th H. C. NOLAND. Parkvillp.

21st ASA D. HURD, Kansas City 22d 23d C. B. WADDELL, Lexington THOMAS W. HOSKINS, Slater 24th GUY C. MILLION, Boonville 25th ROY WRIGHT, Columbia 26th S. P. CUNNINGHAM, Mexico 27th JOHN E. REEDS, Jonesburg 28th ROSCOE B. BLACK, Elsberry 29th EDWIN H. BARKLAGE, St. Charles 30th W. D. ROGERS, Jefferson City 31st R. A. BREUER, Hermann 32d OSCAR A. MENKE, St. Louis 33d JAMES F. BLAIR, Belton 31th R. B. CAMPBELL, Spruc~ 35th S. B. KENNON, Sedalia 36th 'rHORNTON JENNINGS, Clinton 37th W. C. COWAN, Richland 38th EDMUND J. KOCH, Rolla :~nh CHARLES E. PYLE, DeSoto 40th ED I. HARRIS, !<'lemington 41st H. H. FINLEY, Greenfield 42d JOHN C. SENATE, Lamar 43d J. R. HUTCHINSON, Webb City 44th E. F. HANNA, Springfield 45th CARL A. SWENSON, Mountain Grove 46th FRED E. McGHEE, Van Buren 47th CLYDE AKERS, Farmington 48th JAMES A. KINDEll, Cape Girardeau 49th G. A. SAMPLE, Chaffee 50th G. C. nr.3HOP, Caruthersville 51st K. C. JOHNSON, Poplar Bluff 52d R. W. GALLOWAY. West Plains 53d G. J. VAUGHAN, Ozark 54th W. N. MARBUT, Mount Vernon 55th W. A. PHIPPS, NeOSho 56th HENRY F. WOERTHER, Ballwin 57th 1\:1. E. GUMPHREY, Eldon 58th HARRY S. TRUMAN, Independence 59th

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ANNUAL

County Harrison Chariton Jackson

District Fifth Nineteenth Twenty-second

CO~MUNICATION-l926.

The One Hundred and Sixth Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of the State of Missouri, will be held in St. Loui.s commencing at 10 o'clock on the morning of. the FOURTH Tuesday, viz., the Twenty-sixth day of October, 1926.

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AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS ADOPTED. The following amendments to the Grand Lodge By-Laws were adopted subsequent to reference t6 and approval by the Committee on Jurisprudence.

(2) RESOLVED, That Se~tlon 166 be amended by. striking out ,all that 'part of said section after the fourth line and enacting in lieu ,thereof the following: "If the petitioner be elected, he shall become a member of the Lodge he petitioned, at the time of the issuance of his dimit by his former Lodge."

So, that said section, when so amended shall read as follows: Section 166.

Any Master Mason, otherwise qualificd, desiring to affiliate with another Lodge, may, in lieu of the dimit, present with his petition a certificate, under seal, of his good Masonic standing in the Lodge to which he belongs.

After the petitioner be elected he shall become a member of the Lodge he petitioned at the time of the issuance of his dimit by his former Lodge."

We' rec'ommend that the amendment be adopted.

(3) ;RESOLVED, That Section 167 of said By-Laws be amended by adding to said section the following words: "And at the same time said Lodge shall issue said Certificate of Good Standing, it shall also enter the same upon its record.

"That when its .Secretary shall receive notice, under seal, of the election of the petit.ioner to membership in the Lodge he petitions, said Secretary shall immediately issue a dimit to said petitioner and forward it to the Secretary of the Lodge in which the petitioner has been elected to membership."

So that ÂŁaid section when so amended, shall read as follows: "Section 167. Such certificate shall not be issued if the petitioner is in arrears for dues, under charges, or indebted to the Lodge in any official capacity, nor shall such certificate be valid if not pre,sented iri ninety days after its date of issuanee, and at the same time said Lodge shall issue said Certificate of Good Standing, it shall also enter an order upon its record that when its Secretary shall receive notice, under seal, of the election of the petitioner to membership in the Lodge h~ petitions, said Secretary shall immediately issue a dimit to said petitioner and forward' the same to the Secretary of the Lodge in which the petitioner has been elected to membership."

'We recommend that the amendment be adopted . .(.4) Th.ad B. Landon's substitute for amendment to Section 216a.

(Adopted.)

Section 216a. All degreE:s and ceremonials of any Lodge shall be conducted in the English language, and it shall be' unlawful for any Lodge to do any degree' work or. hold any ceremonial in any other language; provided, however, that the M. W. Grand Master may, at his discretion, on application from a Lodge, grant to said Lodge a Special Dispensation to hold ceremonials in any other Ian,.

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guage, provided that said application shall be accompanied by an English translation of the proposed ceremonial. ' (6) 'The '(.allowing proposed amendment to Section 218: "A Lodge as such may attend the funeral of a deceased brother and accompany the remains to the place of interment whether or not the Lodge or any other Masonic body participates in the Masonic Rites at the grave. But nothing herein contained shall be construed to prevent the participation of non-Masonic pallbearers or prevent any church or . moral or benevolent society from uniting in the funeral procession or from rendering ceremonials at the grave, or prevent any civic or public demonstration of respect for the deceased. brother." .

Since this is a re-enactment of the former law, of this Grand Body and which was inadvertently left out of the Revision of 1921, we respectfully recommen'~ that the amendment be adopted.

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. , $eventeenth: A resolution from the Committee- on Ways and Means relative to construction of Section 11 of the Grand Lodge Constitution' and BY-,Laws ~nd also an amendment of Standing Reso"" rutions heretofore ad'opted b'y this Grand Lodge, seems worthy and withi'n the prescribed -legal right of the Grand Lodge to do so. We therefore recommend that' the resolution be adopted. '

To the路M. W. Grand Lodge, A. F. &- A. M., of Missouri: The Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master' and Grand Secretary haviiig brought to the attention of thiscomrnittee the" fact that SeCtion 11 of the By-La'w~ of tlie Grand Lodge regarding the selection of, a ,depository for the funds of the Grand Lodge, arid the bonding of said depository, have never been complied w"ith~' therefore your committee recommends: Tll'at in the future this' section Of the Grand Lodge' By-Laws be complied with by having the selection"Of a depository, made as required in Se'ction 11, and the depository bonded 'with some reliable !'iurety company as required by' said Section H,-the expense of'p'ro路viding'such bond to be paid:by':tlie Grand Lodge: ' vVe further recommcn"d that the existing Stiiriding: Resolutioh:s of this Grand Lodge, adopted in' 1923 and 1924, creating the furid known as the Emergency Fund, be so amen'ded 'that the' Grarid Treasurer shall have sole 'custody of all the m'oneys and securitie's, including the Emergency Fund, belonging to this Grand Lodge 'and that said Grand Treasurer shall be bonded by a Surety Bond approved hy the Grand Master and Grand Secretary in the sum'of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars, the expense of"said bond to be paid by the Grand Lodge. " .

Fraternally submitted, G. C. MARQUIS, THORNTON JENNINGS, JOHN P. AUSTIN, WALTER A. CRAVEN.', GEO. W. W AI...KER, SAMUEL WILCOX, C. A. SWENSON, Committee on Ways and Means.

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To the Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, of the State of MissOU1'i: Your Committee on Ways and Means begs to report that it has carefully considered the financial condition of the Grand Lodge and we find there is available for investment the stirn of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and we therefore offer the following resolution: RESOLVED, That a sum sufficient to purchase U. S. securities in the amount of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) par value, b,e set aside from the treasury as an Emergency Fund in conformity to the action of the Grand Lodge at its Annual Communication held in 1923-the same to be invested' as heretofore provided by this Grand Lodge.

Fraternally submitted, G. C. MARQUIS, THORNTON JENNINGS, C, A. SWENSON, WALTER A. CRAVEN, GEO. W. WALKER, SAMUEL WILCOX, JOHN P. AUSTIN, Committee on Ways and Means.

Eighteenth: '. A resolution has also been referred to your committee requesting that Solomon Lodge, No. 271, of Springfield, Missouri, be permitted to correct its records so that justice and'right may be done in a certain matter hereinafter detailed.. It seems,that one Georg-e Clinton Deane, deceased, was for many years a member of saJd Lodge; that several years ago he moved from Spring-field, the location of his Lodge, ana went to the City 'of St. Louis, and in his declining years became mentally deficient. About three months before his death 'Solomon Lodge, No. 271, without knowing the facts in his case' and without knowing his mental state, suspended him for non-p'a,ymen t of dues, and· therefore at the time of his death he was not, according to their records, in good standing as a Master Mason. We feel that the action of said Lopge was illegal and that on account of the mental state of the deceased ·no legal notice of any kind was ever given to him, and therefore that the suspension was illegal and most unfortunate.

Further, your committee is informed that Solomon Lodge, No. 271, is anxious to right this wrong, and we therefore rt>eommend to' the Grand Lodge that they authorize the said Lodge to correct their minutes by which the said brother was suspended, in order that justice and mercy may be done and that Brother George Clinton Deane may have died, as he lived-a Master Mason in good standing.

To the M. ,W. Grand Lodge,' A. F. & A .. M.,State of Missouri: I move that as an emergency mea·sure,and because of an' error made in Section 76 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws, when amended in 1924, that an additional one cent' (Ie) 'per mile for each mile necessarily· traveled in going to, and retur-ning from this Grand Lodge meeting, be allowed and paid to the vatlous officers and Lodge representatives who are designated in· Section 76 of said amended By-Laws.

Respectfully submitted, MAX WEINBERG, No. 79, FREDB. HOWARTH, ARTHUR C. MEYERS.

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APPROVED DECISIONS OF GRAND MASTER".

MITCHELL. List of these Decisions may be found m the report of Committee on Jurisprudence.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS. The proposed amendments Ito Grand Lodge By-Laws, as shown below, lie over until the next session according to law: The Committee on Jurisprudence begs leave to propose the following amendment to Section 204 of the Constitution and By-Laws as the same appears in the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of 1924 at Page 195, by the inserting of the following words in the seventh line of said section, "Ornaments or jewelry." So that said section when so amended shall read as folfows: Section 204. lUasonic Embl~rns and the word Masonic-Use 'of Prohibited. Any Fr€emason using the word "Masonic" 0'1' any other term,. sign or symbol of Freemasonry for commercial or other bu·siness enterprises, shall be deemed guilty of un-Masonic conduct; pro-' vided, that this section shall not apply to Masonic books, journals or periodicals or a legitimate trade in Masonic suppli-es, ornaments or· jewelry; and, provided, that any Freemason engaged in the business of publishing any Masonic book, journal or periodical who permits the printing of any advertisement in any such pUblication" using the word "Masonic" or any other term·, sign or symbol of a Freemason for commercial or other business enterprises, the use· of which is prohibited by the Grand Lodge By-Laws, shall be deemed guilty of un-Masonic conduct."

Sixteenth: A resolution changing the time of meeting of the Annual Communications of the Grand Lodge has also been referred to your committee. We beg leave to report that this is a proposed amendment of our By-Laws which must lie over one year.

BE IT RESOLVED, That Article I, Section 1 of the Grand Lod·ge By-Laws be amended in third Hne to read first Tuesday instead of fourth Tuesday so that said section, when so amended, shall read as follows: .

Article I, Section 1. Time and Place of. An Annual Communication of this Grand Lodge shall be heM in the City of St. Louis on the first Tuesday of October in each year, commencing at 10 o'clock A. M. Provided that the place of meeting for the next Annual Communication may be changed when a majority of the Grand Lodge ~hall deem it expedient.

Provided, in the event of. an epidemic, catastrophe or any other cause that would make it impossible for . the Grand Lodge to meet as' hereunto provided, the Grand Master, with the consent of his AssocIa.te EJective Grand officers, may change the time or place of the Annua], Communreation.

J AS. A. BOONE, T .. W. COTTON, ·C. -A. SWENSON, H. W. SAUNDERS, T. ·W. HOSKINS, W. N. MARBUT, J. A. KINDER, W. B. MASSEY. THOMAS F. HURD,

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To amend Section 27a ty' striking out' said subdivision of said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 27a-Credentials. A Committee' on Credentials who shall examine the credentials of Representatives, tabulate the same, and do such other things inciden t thereto.

Said committee shall meet on Monday preceding the opening of the Grand Lodge hi the city where the same is to be herd, and the members of the committee shall he paid the' usual mileage and per diem for their services while in attendance upon said committee.

CLAUDE R .. KNAPP, F. B. HOWARTH, L. H. ABRAMS, A. B. FREY.

To the M. oW. Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M.) of Missouri: RESO'LV'ED, That SeCtion 277 of the Grand Lodge By-Laws be amended by adding to the present section the following: Such appli'C'ation mu:st be filed with the Grand Secretary not less than 90 days before' the then foHowing Grand Lodg.e Communication and the Gr'and Secretary shaH forward same, together with aH pttpers attachc-d, try the' Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who ShaH cause same to- be iFrvestigated.

So that when amended said Section 2·77 shall read as follows: Section2'77'-Smne. Petitions to the Grand Lodge for restoration carr only be made when th·e judgment was rendered by the Grand Lodge, or When' the LO'dge that rendered the judgment is not in existence. Such application must b'e fiLed' with the Grand Secretary not less than 90 days before the then following Grand Lodge Comm'unication and the Grand Secretary shall 'forward same, together with all papel's attached, to the Chairman of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances, who s..haH cause same to be investigated.

C. LE.W GALLANT, A. H. MANN, ORSON H. SWEARINGEN, HENRY C. CHILES, W. A. PINER, CRAS. A. FITZGERALD. GUY C. ,MILLION,

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BE.IT RESOLVED, That Section 7G of the Grand Lodg-e By-Laws be amended by striking ant the word "(o'U'r" in the eighth line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the wor<~ "five," so that said section, when "so amended, shaH read as foJl:ows: Sectro'n 76. 1Uileng'e ltnd Per Diem. The Past Grand' Masters, Grnnd officers, District Dep·U'ty Grand Masters, Distrtct Le"cturers and' one B:epTesentaUve from each Clrartered Lodge and each Lodge U. D., and the' Chairman of each Standing Committee who do not draw mHeiige and per diem in any other capacity, shalT be paid the sum of Five ($5) Donal'S for each day they may be in actual attenda~ce upon the Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge, and five cents' per mile for eac'h mile necessarily traveted in go"ing to and returning therefrom; provid"e·d. that no' Representative shall receive mileage oi...·per diem in a dO'uMe' capacity. .

Re'spe'ctfully SUbmitted, MAX WEINBERG, No. 79, ARTHUR C. MEYERS, F: B. HOWARTH.

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IN MEMORIAM G:r,and Lodge, ·A. F. & ,',A. M. of

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St. Joseph, Mo., January 21st, 1925.

To the Worshipful Masters, Warde~~ and Brethren Jor' all the Lodges A. F. & A. M. in Missouri, .and to all Master Masons, in Fraternal Relation: Dear Brethren: It is my sad duty to announce the death of our Grand Treasurer and Past Grand' Master, Most Worshipful Brother William A. HalJ, who on November 7th was stricken down while in the discharge of his duties as Grand Treasurer.

Brother Hall was born in Nottingham, England, on May 9th, 1848, and was brought by his parents to the United States during his infancy, the family locating at Worcester, Massachusetts. Here he attended school until he was fourteen years of age, when he entered the volunteer service of the United States Army and was continually in the service during the Civil War and honorably discharged"at its close as a non-commissioned officer when only eighteen years of;age.

In 1881 he moved to St:. Louis and engaged in the manufacture of surgical elastic goods under',the name of the William A. Hall Manufacturing Company, of which' he was president from its organization until his death: ; He' was) a splendid citizen, a devout Christian, a loving father and a devoted husband.

Soon after coming to St. Louis, Brother Hall knocked at the door of Freemasonry and· was admitted a member of Mt. Moriah Lodge No: 40. Never Were the "tenets of our profession" more beautifully exempl·ifiE'd than in his life and character.. He lived'up to its teachings in his business and daily life and its obligations were to him "Sacred" and IilViolabl'e."

Brother Hall ·soon became perfect in the ritualistic work of the order and for six years was District Deputy Grand Mas'ter and District Lecturer.,of the 33rd Masonic District. He received recognition in the Grand 'Lodge. in 1903 when he was appointed Grand Sword Bearer a'nd regularly advanced until he was elected Grand Master in:.~~09, ..

His administration of that high office was in keeping with his life and character so that at its close· the then Senior Past Grand Master said of him, "I-Ie, has been one of the purest, tenderest, sinc~rest and conscie~tious of Grand Masters the State of Missouri has ever had." This eulogy applies as well to his daily,!ife and conduct.

'Well may it be said of him, "His life was gentle; and the elements so mixed in him, that nature might stand 'up and say to all the world. this was a man."

On' the death of Grand Treasurer A. C. Stewart, h'e was appointed Grand, Treasurer of the Grand,'Lodge and served the Grand Lodge faithf'ully in that important office until his death. He has the distinction of having received every degree in Freemasonry, both York and Scottish Rites. .

His funerai was 'conducted by the Grand Lodge on November lOth

WILLIAM A. HALL PAST GRAND MASTER

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from the new Scottish Rit.e Tempie, with many of the Grand Officers and Past Grand Masters pr'esent; the Grand Master presiding.

"We shall not look upon his like again."

Let this memorial be read in each Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction.

MASONIC·'RECORD. Ancient Craft Masonry: Inh'iated Mt. Moriah' Lodge No. 40, March 29th, 1890.

Passed Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, April 22nd, 1890.

Raised Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 40, June 7th, 1890.

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St. Jose'p~, Missouri, March 25, 1925: To the Worshipful Masters, Wardens and Brethren ,of all the Lodges, A. F. & A. ,M. in Missouri,and to all Master Masons in Fraternal Relation: Dear Brethren: Another stUI:dY oak has fallen.

For the !'lecond time during the current Masonic year, I am' called upon to report ,the death ,of a Past Grand Master.

WILLIAM FORMAN JOHNSON. At his home in' Boonville, Missouri, surrounded by the loving members of his family, at 12:10 P. M., Tuesday, March 17, 1925, Most Worshipful Brother William Forman Johnson was caned from his earthly labors after a long period of' suffering.

Brother Johnson was born February 8, 1861, in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Missouri. He was the son of Professor Charles Brown' Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Ford Johnson, pioneers from 'Kentucky.

He was marrie'd in 1'882 to Miss' 'Margaret Harris, .a daughter of the fate E. H. Harris, of Pilot Grove, Missouri. Three ch'ildren were born t..g the union, Mary Elizabeth, now the wife of W~lter M. S.mall; Marguerite, now the wife of E. H. Greene, and Newton H. Johnson, all residents of San Antonio, 'Texas. The Widow and children survive.

Brother Johnson was an active and valued laborer'in all departmen ts of Masonry. He was made a Mason in 'William D. Muir Lodge No. 277, Pilot Grove, Missouri, in 188'2; served as Master in 1891. In ~897 he affiliated With Cooper Lodge No. 36, Boonville, Missouri, of which Lodge he was a member at the time of his death. He also served as Master of that Lodge in 1900. He was District Deputy Grand Master in his Masonic district for eleven consecutive years, from 1902 to 1912. He was elected Grand Master 'September 22, 1920.

The funeral of Brother Johnson was conducted by the Grand Lodge on March 19, 1'925. The Grand Lodge was opened by the Grand Master in the Masonic Hall at Boonville, there being present M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse, Grand I:?ecretary; Rev. Arthur Mather, Grand Chaplain; R. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, Grand Marshal; R. W. Brother James R. McLachlan, Grand Lecturer; Past Grand Masters R. R. Kreeger, Bert S. Lee and C. H. Briggs, besides a large number of Freemasons from Boonville and neighboring 'Lodges. 'The funeral services were held at the N'elson Memorial Methodist 'Church in Boonville, in charge of the Grand Chaplain, Arthur Mather, assisted by the pastor of the church, Rev. Bro. '0. M. Rickman. The Ma.sonic service was delivered by M. W. Brother Frank R. Jesse, Past GrandMaster, who had long been an intimate friend of the deceased. The remains of Brother Johnson were laid to 'rest in the cemetery at Boonville.

The Kemper Military Sche-ol 'Band and Olivet Commandery, Knights 'emplar, and 'Boonville Chapter, De Molay boys, formed the escort.

Brother Johnson was active in all the affairs of life. He 'was a lawyer of ability and power. He was an ardent' supporter of the

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public school system and for twenty-one years was a member of the Boonville Schood Board, serving as its president for several terms.

He was the first president of the Boonville Chamber of Commerce, serving eight years in that capacity. He se'rved as Prosecuting Attorney of Cooper County in 1896. 19'()8 and 1910. He was prominent in county, state and national politics. being a leader in the councils o( the Democratic party. In 1912 he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Baltimore, where he supported ·his cousin, Champ Clark, for the Presidential nomination.

By the passing of Brother John'son the community in which he lived, the State and Nation have suffered a great loss. His life's work was constructive. He was a Builder in the truest s'ense. Truly a great man has fallen.

Let this memorial be read in each Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction.

• MASONIC RECORD. Ancient Craft Masonry: Wm. D. Muir Lodge No. 277, A. F. & A. M., Initiated, passed and r,ailsed.

Worshipful Master, 18-91, Dimitted, 1897• .

Cooper Lodge .No. 36, Affiliated, 1897, Worshipful Master, .1900.

District Deputy Grand Master, 1902-12, Committee on Revision of Laws, 19,05-7, Grand Sword Beare~, 1911, Grand Master, Grand Lodge. 1920-21.

Capitular Masonry: Boonville Royal Arch Chapter No. 60, Exalted, 1883; High Priest, ,1902-.3-4.

Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons of Missouri, Grand Master First Vell, 19,04.

Grand High Priest, 1913-14.

Cryptic Masonry: Ezra Council No. 3,2, Greeted, 1913.

Order of High Priesthood: Anointed, 1913.

Templar Masonry: Olivet Commandery No. ,5,3, K.T., Knighted, June 28th, ,1889.

Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite: Vaney of Kansas 'City, 4-32nd, 1922.

Fr,aternally, ORESTES MITCHELL. G,ra.nd Master.

Attest: FRANK R. JESSE, Grand Secretary.

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IN MEMORIAM Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri St. Joseph, Missouri, May'7, 1925.

To the Worshipful Masters, .Wardens and Brethren of all the Lodges, A. F. & A. M. in Missouri, and to all Master Masons i~ Fraternal I Relation: Dear Brethren: '" The third Past Grand Master has passed away during my administration.

Robert F. Stevenson, who was elected Grand Master of this Grand ,Lodge in 1884, died at his ~ome in Kansas City, Misso~ri, .on April 28, 1926.

Brother Stevenson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 25, 1843. His parents moved to Illinois and settled on a farm near Elgin. His father died when Brother Stevenson was fourteen years of age, and his mother died when he was but two and a half years of age. An uncle became his guardian and took him to his home in 'Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1861 Brother Stevenson returned to Illinois and engaged in farming, teaching school during the winter months. In 1864 he married Miss Eva S. Kinne of Bloomingdale, Illinois. There was only one child, a son, born of this marriage, this child having died when about sixteen months of age. His wife died several years ago.

In 1866 Brother Stevenson moved to Missouri and engaged in the mercantile business at Calhoun. He was admitted to the' Bar in Henry County in 1869. He was Deputy Sheriff and Collector of Henry County in 1871 and 1872; served as Chief Clerk in the office of the State Treasurer from 1872 to ·1880.

-, Brother Stevenson has also been an efficient and faithful worker in all of the various branches of Freemasonry. He was elected Grand High Priest in 1886; Grand Master of the Grand Cou'ncil in 1903, and received the Thirty-third Degree Honorary at Washington on October 22, 1915. In 1905 he was- elected Grand Secretary of the Grand Chapter, and in 1905 Grand Recorder of, the Grand Council, and in 1906 Grand Recorder of the Grand Co-nlmandery. About two years ago failing health compelled him to resign' his various Grand Lodge offices and he was made Grand 8ecretary and Grand Recorder Emeritus for life in all of the Grand Bodies which he had served so efficiently and for so many years.

The funeral of Brother Stevenson was: held at the Masonic Temple, Kansas City, Missouri, on April 30, 1925.' The Grand Lodge was opened by the Grand Master, there being present M. W. Br'oth'er Frank R. Jesse, Grand Secretary, Rev. Z. M. - Williams, Grand-Chaplain, R. W. Brother Ray V. Denslow, Grand Junior Stewartl, R. W. Brother E. E. Morris, Grand.Treasul'€r; Past Grand Masters Corona H. Briggs,D. ·M. Wilson, .Robert R. Kreeger, Van F. Boor, Bert S. " Lee, besid-esseveral of the Grand Officers of other Grand Bodies and a large number of Freemasons from Kansas City and vicinity-.

The Masonic service was delivered by M. W. Brother ·Robert"Ri·Kreegel', Past Grand Master, his intimate friend: The remains were laid

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to rest in Elmwood Cemetery in Kansas City with Knight Templar escort.

Freemasonry of ,Missouri has lost one of its tried and trusty servants whose character and reputation was such that every Freemason who knew him was caused to sorrow at his death. His spirit has crossed the Bar, but he has left behind him a monument of love in the hearts of his Brethren which will be to us a guiding star through the coming generations.

Let this memorial he read in each Lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction.

MASONIC RECORD. Ancient Craft Masonry: Clintonville Lodge, I1linois"J路 Initiated, 1865.

Calhoun Lodge No. 184 (Mo.), Passed, raised, 1867.

Tebo Lodge No. 68, Clinton, Mo., Affiliated, 1869, Senior Warden, 1871-1872.

Jefferson Lo'dge No. 43, Jefferson City, Mo., Affiliated,i873, Master, 1878.

Rural Lodge No. 316, Kansas City, Mo., Affiliated.

Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of Missouri, Grand Junior Warden, 1881, Grand Senior Warden, 1882, Deputy Grand Master, 1883, Grand Master, 1884, Grand Representative, Grand Lodge of England.

Capitular Masonry: Jefferson City Chapter (Mo.) No. 34, Exalted, 1874.

High Priest, 1876-77-78.

Grand Chapter, R. A. M. of Missouri, Grand Scribe, 1883, Grand King, 1884, Deputy Grand High Prie~t, 1885, Grand High Priest, 1886, Grand Secretary, 1905-1922, Grand Secretary Emeritus, 1923.

Cryptic Masonry: Sheldnah Council (Kansas City, Mo.,) No. H, Greeted, 1894, III ustiious Master, 1899, Grand Master, 1903, Grand Lecturer, 1904, Grand Recorder, 1905.

Orders of Knigh thood: Prince of Peace Commandery No. 29, K. T., Jefferson City, Mo., Knighted, Generalissimo.

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Boanerges Commandery No. 3~, K. T., Clinton, Mo., Commander, 1281, Oriental Commandery No. 35" K. T., Kansas City, Mo., Affiliated, 1884, Commander, 1885-86.

Grand Recorder. 1906-1922.

Grand Recorder Emeritus. 1923.

Miscellaneous: Ancient, Accepted Scottish Rite, Degrees 4-32, communicated by Albert Pike, 1885, Consistory of Western Mo., No, 2, Kansas City, Coronated 33路, 1915.

Member, Grand Secretaries' Guild.

Fraternal Correspondent, Grand Council, R. & S. M. of Missouri, Grand Chapter. R. A. M., 1906-8, Grand Commandery, K. T., 1908-8.

Fraternally, ORESTES MITCHELL, Grand Master.

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